WHAT!!!! Blind reaction to Austin Brown and Rob Lundquist - Nessun Dorma

[@lrfcowper]

The members of Home Free once were asked who their best singer was, and every one of them except Rob said Rob. You can see why. Throw a style at the man and watch him absolutely nail it.

[@teresacartwright5406]

They're both classically trained; however, Rob's training concentrated on opera, Austin's degree is in Musical Theatre. In an interview with Patrol Gaming, Austin said that he really wanted to show off "opera Rob" but Rob said he wouldn't unless Austin sang it with him. Austin said he was okay but that Rob was fantastic. I love how they support each other! I also love your channel, comments & reactions!

[@teresacartwright5406]

Nessun Dorma is a famous aria from Puccini's opera Turandot (it's in Italian - there is an English translation on the interweb).

[@dj_410]

Yesss that's the story I was trying to remember haha damn ADHD brain hahaha Aww thank you so much!! I'm so glad you are enjoying!

[@cricketandbuddy]

I love your reactions! I think you're so cute. I'm sure I am old enough to be your grandmother but I still love your reactions to HOMEFREE! Keep reacting to HF and I will be here. Brenda R.

[@changlyn100]

@@teresacartwright5406 Correct! I'm Italian. It translates to "No one Sleeps" more or less

[@katyb9532]

Every single time I hear this, I get full body goosebumps. This song is an aria from the final act of the opera and It is beautiful!

[@yvonneb5481]

When I saw HF in concert back on March 3rd, I mentioned to Rob I was so impressed with his opera singing. He said he was raised on opera by his father. He studied opera and his teacher wanted him to pursue it professionally, but he said he didn't have the discipline to put in all the work that is needed to sing opera professionally. I told him I hoped he and Austin would sing opera again sometime in the future. He said maybe. ❤

[@dianadickerson749]

I got a definite NO from both of them with a head shake! Bur Rob's dad did cry when he sang this for him. This was in September and December, so..

[@lindabergstrom6650]

Can you imagine adding Avi Kaplan to this?

[@Shankopotomus]

@@lindabergstrom6650 Huh?????

[@danagiffin5492]

This came about because Austin wanted to show off his friends Operatic training. Rob gave a copy of this recording to his dad for fathers day and said his father teared up.

[@AuntieSingeA]

I loved your silent reaction to that last incredible note. 🤣

[@DougRayPhillips]

Rob is operatically trained. Austin is musical theater, so he's doing a pseudo-operatic technique. Expert reviewers say they can tell the difference. But as long as their performance is at least 10X better than what we could do, we ordinary folks are happy either way.

[@dj_410]

100% both totally blew me away, I'm far from any kind of expert reviewer but it did definitely seem more in Rob's wheelhouse, austin was still AMAZING aswell though

[@gk5891]

Rob = Classical Opera Technique Austin = Theatrical Crossover Technique Both sound wonderful if you are not to much of a purist (I'm not).

[@pattywilson1534]

Both are beautiful tenors, Rob-traditional tenor and Austin-lyrical tenor. Both styles are in demand on the opera stage, and both would be stars.

[@JayeEllis]

I'm not musically trained, but I do have some language skills. I can hear Rob's training in the pronunciation of the Italian.

[@beatnikdiva4422]

​@@pattywilson1534 Rob is a lyric tenor who is perfect for verismo opera (Puccini) or lyric (Mozart), and Austin is a tenor with musical theater training who could, with proper training, be a wonderful lyric tenor for lyric or bel canto operas.

[@ladylauraanne]

I never saw this one before and I thought i've seen them all! I'm BAWLING here

[@patriciamcl54]

Don't worry, that's a common reaction. The premiere was chaos, with everyone in floods of tears. The reactor Patrol Nation just stood up and walked out, then came back and played it again. Still couldn't speak, and just played it again. The strange thing is that I know the aria very well, and in fact remember the Three Tenors singing it on the eve of the 1990 FIFA World Cup. We even had the disc (vinyl - showing my age) of the 3T's. But I never was as emotionally moved as i was when I first heard Rob and Austin's version. I've listened to it over and over and still get goosebumps at Austin's entry.

[@frankster1477]

Austin heard Rob's track after he had already recorded his, and turned around and rerecorded his track. Rob really blew it out of the water.

[@pennygarrity386]

Years ago Rob's vocal coach said he would have a HUGE career in opera. Thank God he joined Home Free!!! Love your reaction but so far the best one I've seen to this is an female Italian opera singer who stated she not only forgot they weren't opera singers she forgot they weren't Italian.

[@terrichristenson432]

Yes, I enjoy her reactions very much.

[@crhenningride]

The expression on Rob's face is priceless...the joy pouring from him while singing this is incredible

[@slaveteri]

i feel the same way about Austin. He's obviously enjoying the song.

[@joywright8794]

I have seen this sung as duets and trios with "Professional" opera singers. These Professionals are used to singing solos within the Opera. Soloists are used to making their performance personal. The means that the phrasing of the lyrics, breath control, volume and intensity, length of finishing of notes held , basically they make the aria their own. They concentrate on making the feel all their own interpretation. Put them together with one or two more singers and it is like trying to herd cats. What Rob and Austin lack in perfect technique, they more than make up with their ability to meld with each other that is so important to A Cappella. Where they sing together they are together, when they express emotion they emanate the same intensity, when they break into a harmony they are sensitive to what the other is doing so they start together, harmonize together, and finish together. No distractions, just smooth bliss. To see a perfect example of this talent check out Home Free's "Helplessly Hoping" You won't believe the effortless precision of these guys.

[@dorothywest1951]

I just have to say this is one of the best comments on here. You put on page the words in my heart❤

[@janetdw]

@@dorothywest1951 Agreed. I was wondering how on earth they were going to have two people with such distinctive voices sing such a classical piece. They were fantastic.

[@patriciamcl54]

i don't at all disagree but I think you overlook the differences in what is being sung. In Rob's first section the hero is dreaming of the sadistic princess he has fallen for, imagining her watching the stars and in love with him. Puccini, and Rob, give us the sweeping emotion. In Austin's first part, the hero (who will be executed if the princess can guess his name) expresses his utter determination never to admit who he is until he wins his bride. This part requires what the Italians call "spinto", incisiveness, the ability to cut through the orchestration. Their voices are perfectly matched to what they are singing, and the transitions are, as you say, totally smooth, and follow the cues given by the music. To that extent they are using the duet form to assert individuality in approach. You say they lack technique and there I must disagree. The one quibble I would have is that Rob at times could open his mouth a little more. Otherwise there is nothing wrong with their technique that I can see. Jen Glatzhofer gives a very full technical assessment and applauds their technical ability.

[@user-yh8ik3xw8s]

Oh my goodness. I knew Home Free were college educated in music, but, I had never heard them sing Opera. This is one of my favorite pieces. Thank You.

[@deniblackmore2179]

Peter Barber of the Bass Gang is a professional bass opera singer and has done a reaction and analysis to this on his channel. Some of his analysis is a bit deep for the likes of me that don't have any musical abilities at all but interesting all the same. He was impressed and thought both, with additional training, could have gone into it professionally. As others have said, both have had some degree of operatic training in their musical education. Rob apparently showed a particular talent for it and his teacher wanted him to pursue it as a career. Also apparently he hadn't sung opera for about 15 years and Austin wanted to show off his friends hidden talent. Rob wasn't sure and got Austin to do it with him. I think they both did a great job - it gives me goosebumps!

[@gilliandrysdale5306]

if you thought you had your mind blown before you ain’t seen nothing yet. Prepare to be totally gobsmacked!

[@roniboyd613]

Yep. He needs to tighten that seat belt so he doesn't end up on the floor😜

[@ElizabethRoss-uj8rl]

Told you Home Free knows what it's doing! Rob says he won't be doing another operatic number, but he's shown us the reason his talent shows in every genre. And Austin's ability to ramp up his musical theatre training proves his talent, as well. Thank you DJ for sharing your reaction with us, live and in person!

[@dj_410]

These guys have just shown they can smash any genere!! At this point, I wouldn't even be shocked if we eventually got a heavy metal/screamo song JUST to prove they can hahaha 😆

[@LoisChisholm]

I recently heard a Pavarotti performance of this song. Rob holds his own quite well.

[@glowormrdr6183]

Truth is, I always choke up and get teary over this. Rob's resonance with Austin's bright edge make it better than the solo it usually is, for me. This famous aria has been done by everyone from Pavarotti to Bocelli, but this is my favorite.

[@kmwwrench]

Once upon a time, after hearing Home Free go from country to R&B to rock to whatever they wanted, I told my sister I wouldn't be surprised to tune in one day and find Austin and Rob doing Nessun Dorma. I was wrong. I WAS surprised - and then a little scared - for them and for me. What if was just a joke? What if it didn't go well? Ha! And Ha!, again. I'm quite proud of them for being brave enough to put this out there, with the possibility that their fans wouldn't appreciate it. Well, Ha! yet again. I really enjoyed your reaction, too.

[@Cabooseq117]

Peter Barber, from the Bass Gang, is a professional operatic bass. He's posted a few videos from his performances (on top of awesome reaction/analysises (analysees?) of all sorts of music, including this one) and has started his interview podcast back up on his channel. Super awesome and knowledgeable dude

[@DavideBaroni]

Besides the fact that they actually SANG Opera so well, another thing that strikes me is how well they PRONOUNCE every word in this aria. BTW, it's Italian, and as an Italian I tell you that their pronunciation is almost flawless. 🙂 I love this video of theirs. And yes, they, and particularly Rob could sing Opera professionally. 🙂 I really enjoyed your reaction. It pretty much mimicked mine first time I watched this video. I've been grown with Opera all around me... And I really appreciate their job here. 🙂 See you next time! 🙂

[@patriciamcl54]

Thank you for proving wrong the sneering types when this first appeared, who said their pronunciation was weak and that you could hear Austin's Georgia accent throughout!

[@DavideBaroni]

@@patriciamcl54 My pleasure. 🙂 BTW, I'm not saying it's "perfect". What does "perfect" mean, anyway? But it's BY FAR the best Italian pronunciation I've heard from native English speakers EVER, and very close to how an Italian native speaker would do. For comparison, you can check the same aria sung by Pavarotti, who was from my birth town. Well, for "obsessed purists" Pavarotti himself has "an accent" (the one that's peculiar to our birth town), but then, who doesn't? Anyway, he's the reference for this aria. You'll see that the guys here do absolutely well. 🙂

[@lazylady8591]

Rob although trained in singing opera had not sung that genre in fifteen years. Austin persuaded him to sing Nessum Dorma. They were both very nervous what people's reactions would be when they released the video. People were blown away, both opera fans and people who hadn't listened to opera before. It opened the door to expose people who had never listened to opera and people who ldidn't listen to country and learned about Home Free. Rob obviously has operatic training and his pronunciation of Italian is correct. Austin has a musical theater background. He can obviously switch off his accent. He sings in the accepted crossover manner by musical theater singers when they do opera. His pronunciation of Italian is correct They are both amazing, but hearing Rib's deep operatic voice is shocking and eye opening. Professional opera singers such as Peter of the Bass Gang said Rob could easily found employment as a professional opera singer. Home Free and Home Fries are obviously glad that he chose a different career path. However, Home Free members constantly expand their horizons with different projects.

[@jaccilowe3842]

"No after care whatsoever...!" 🤣🤣🤣

[@janethoffman4197]

These are men of unlimited talent. So blessed that they share those talents with us!

[@vkinney2000]

I saw this video 30 minutes after it was released & was absolutely blown away. I've heard this song many times so I knew what to expect at the end of the song. When Rob & Austin hit those last notes of the song I was in tears because it moved me so much. These men (all 5 of them) have so much talent that it's truly mind boggling. Thanks for the reaction.

[@changlyn100]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! These guys can sing anything. Classically trained in Opera Rob and Classically trained in Musical Thearter Austin. Austin wanted Rob to do it and Rob would only do it with Austin. It was a gift for Rob's father. Rob is a classically trained Opera Singer. I don't think there is any other acapella group that is so versatile or talented

[@kcarchery]

I have been waiting for this one on your channel . YES!!!

[@melissakay6143]

Wham! Gobsmacked is right ✅️ 😮 great reaction and keep 'em coming!

[@vickiadkins9844]

I am so proud of Austin and Rob!! Spectacular! Watched it at least 50 times

[@georgefisher1995]

The magic of music is you can get chills, and have your emotions danced upon, without knowing the words. Rob was lightly trained opera, Austin has a degree in musical theater. For another “Gob Smack” listen to Austin’s video of “Bring Him Home”. He has two videos of this. One is from a concert, one he did at home accompanied by a piano during Covid isolation. Listen to the at home, with piano. Hang on for more chills.

[@brendasorenson6186]

You weren't gobsmacked; you were "Rob-smacked!"

[@lj951]

When you thought you couldn't love Rob anymore🥲

[@Traci2000]

They both sounded great on this but I was blown away by Rob. He could hang with Pavarotti and that's saying something! Incredible! His voice usually sounds higher when he's singing but here he has that full opera sound that's just gorgeous. It should come as no surprise that's he been trained in opera, lol.

[@reneeturner9187]

I am convinced this group of guys can sing anything they want to. I for one can't imagine a world without Home Free. They have brought many hours of entertainment to my life for sure. So glad I found them when I did ♥

[@chrisd7047]

That high B is about as high as I can hit falsetto, and they're both nailing it with full power. It's an impressive display for each of them.

[@elizabethgould1198]

Fantastic job guys ❤❤❤❤❤

[@bjspeck4337]

A slight treat for you in case your Italian is lacking. Peter Barber is an opera singer and has done a reaction/analysis of this with Rob and Austin. The first opera I ever saw was Aida set in Rome when I was 16. The stage was the ruins of the Roman Baths big enough to bring two chariots drawn by 2 horses each with the charioteers fighting from the chariots. I had no clue what was said - at the time I was fluent in Spanish and of course English, but there is a difference between Spanish and Italian. However, it did start an appreciation of opera that really has lasted my whole life. On my way home I stopped in Connecticut to see my brother. He and his wife to me to Yale University to hear the great Carlos Montoya, one of the world's best Flamenco guiitarists. It was a great summer. What is the English translation of ‘Nessun dorma’? None shall sleep, None shall sleep! Even you, oh Princess, In your cold room, Watch the stars, That tremble with love And with hope. But my secret is hidden within me, My name no one shall know, No... no... On your mouth, I will tell it, When the light shines. And my kiss will dissolve the silence that makes you mine! (No one will know his name and we must, alas, die.) Vanish, o night! Set, stars! Set, stars! At dawn, I will win! I will win! I will win! What are the original Italian lyrics for ‘Nessun dorma’? Nessun dorma! Nessun dorma! Tu pure, o Principessa Nella tua fredda stanza Guardi le stelle che tremano D'amore e di speranza! Ma il mio mistero è chiuso in me Il nome mio nessun saprà! No, no, sulla tua bocca lo dirò Quando la luce splenderà! Ed il mio bacio scioglierà Il silenzio che ti fa mia! ll nome suo nessun saprà E noi dovrem, ahimè! Morir! Morir! Dilegua, o notte! Tramontate, stelle! Tramontate, stelle! All'alba vincerò! Vincerò! Vincerò!

[@debityger4458]

They are truly phenomenal. I’d pay to see them sing anything

[@cheryljohnson733]

I've watched them do this so many times and it still amazes me. Rob is an opera superstar.

[@LibbyAnn]

Loved your reaction!!❤️

[@kristindunstan172]

I love that Austin uses his channel to highlight his bandmates. You should see him singing My Maria with Tim and another friend on this same channel. You may have noticed that he watched Rob for cues to start at the same time. It just shows his willingness to spotlight others. Hopefully, they will bring more awareness of opera to a new generation.

[@kristindunstan172]

That look they give each other in the beginning says, "Let's go blow them all away, *wink,wink*."

[@danivansuperstar]

Rob is amazing. His voice is so rich. I actually would love to hear this one done by Rob by himself (yes, I know -- I'm sorry!) I adore Austin and I love his personality, voice, etc., but Rob has just got it for this genre. That's the only reason why I said I'd like to hear a Rob solo, promise! He could have had a career professionally in opera, no doubt about it, if he wanted. The technique and tone are there. Thanks for your reaction! Yours are my favorite ones these days!

[@candilunsford2878]

I didn't read all the way down in the comments to see if this was mentioned, but the rest of the guys actually met Austin on a cruise ship. They were the headliners and Austin was part of the ship's entertainment company. They asked him if he could sing country since he hadn't been singing with an accent, and he replied with "y'all, I'm from Georgia" and the rest is history. BTW, I lost my shit when you said "no aftercare".

[@dorothywest1951]

I have watched this soooo many times and still love it. And now you know why Rob and Austin are my other 2 pocket people besides yourself. Your reaction DID NOT disappoint!!!! Thank you so very much for the smiles you bring.

[@theironherder]

Well, not only does Home Free and its members never disappoint, your reactions never disappoint. Well done, and welcome to the opera rabbit hole, although I'd recommend going about it slowly. At 3 score and 11, I'm still only beginning to appreciate opera. My gateway drug was a vinyl from RCA titled "Wagner's Greatest Hits".

[@ppresley9208]

How's that for "country singers" ... that's why Home Free is so special ... they can sing anything with expertise !!

[@AngelaWalker]

You really need to watch their collaboration with VoicePlay. You will love it.

[@whyme7996]

It is a nice crossover with Rob singing opera and Austin singing musical theater. Very charming.

[@patriciamcl54]

There is no real difference between what you term "musical theatre" and opera sung by a lyric tenor. The idea that all tenors in opera sing in the heavy Italianate style is not correct. A lyric tenor like Austin is in fact more in demand by opera houses, as the Italian operas have become unfashionable, and modern composers tend to write for lyric tenors. in any case, the training for musicals is extremely intensive, vocally and in other ways. Traditional opera does not require singers to look reasonable and dance while singing, as well as developing acting skills. Listen to Austin singing Bring Him Home to get some idea of what a really good lyric tenor can do with a piece of music theatre.

[@marshac7738]

Such a treat! But seriously, Rob sounds like a different artist than we hear when he sings with Home Free! I don't care for opera, but these two "tried" and did what I didn't expect--they made me want to watch it over and over again. Who knew? 🤭

[@patriciamcl54]

Not quite true - listen to Rob's solo turns in the Sea Shanty Medley and you'll hear the same technique being used. It's also apparent in the live version of Skull and Bones.

[@gailw415]

Rob was channeling Luciano Pavarotti. I wish they’d do more of this. Austin reminds me of Jose Carreras ( From the 3 tenors Pavarotti, Dominguez and Carreras) I know the title says two country singers trying to sing opera, well they weren’t trying, they were singing opera. Very well 😊

[@rhodrijames7962]

You might have fun listening to Peter Barber's reaction to this video too. Peter is an opera singer himself, and he does explain a bit about what opera is and how good Rob sounds!

[@ginawever6016]

😢😢😢I cried a little and got goosebumps all over...Music is power isn't it. They are FABULOUS!!! UNBELIEVABLE 😍💚💚💚🌹

[@lrfcowper]

If you ever do Home Free's video of the Christmas song, "What Child Is This?" you should definitely check out the behind the scenes video for it as well, both on Chris Rupp's channel. Austin does srs opera at one point, but they also do completely off-the-cuff Footloose that shows the level of talent and their ability to find a part and harmonize at the drop of a hat.

[@karsyndrewe3731]

any genre...any genre....home free is un-matched..together or by themselves, they never disappoint. mr. rob...hellllooo sir! killed it!

[@meemermarie1977]

Am i alone when i say rob in a suit singing opera is sexy?

[@terimingle8957]

Nope!! 😊

[@leslieoneal4464]

Definitely not alone!! 😁❤👍

[@barbarakennedy2667]

I very much want Rob (and our guys) to sing Ave Maria at Christmas this year.

[@jennlee7929]

Maggie Renee, who is also another KZbinr, who does reaction videos is a professionally trained opera singer, and she reviewed this song on her KZbin channel. I recommend you check out her reaction to this song, and what she hast to say. That’s to say that there’s nothing wrong with your reaction and I absolutely love the way you are reacting to them saying this, and from the comments I know you’ve learned that they have been trained in opera, albeit two different ways

[@patriciamcl54]

I'm afraid I can't take anything Ms Renee says seriously since she launched an attack on Home Free, the band itself, because their distribution company did not allow her to "sell" their songs for her pocket. In any case, considering she is only a student, I never cared for her snooty attitude towards people with as much training as her and years of experience under their belts. She used to talk of doing a duet with Austin as if she would be doing him a big favour!

[@RLKmedic0315]

​@@patriciamcl54Maggie tries to make every reaction into something about herself. It is incredibly irritating and the reason I stopped watching her channel. Which is a shame, because she seems to have a good knowledge base and she can be engaging. But the narcissistic tendencies ruin it.

[@carolynschmidt5467]

Couldn't wait to see your face.😊

[@kimking6036]

I'm not an opera fan. But because of my love for all the men in Home Free I wanted to hear this song. I am so proud and amazed at their talent. There are no words. They are beyond belief. Love you Rob and Austin❤❤

[@charleneclaassen]

Well at least we know you love opera featuring tenor and lyric tenor voices. 😂❤

[@kimcasto4142]

The amazing thing is that this aria is originally for a single tenor (Pavarotti is well known for this aria)...but to hear these 2 perform it together ❤️ ❤

[@dagmar.6954]

I have never been a big fan of opera except maybe some Andrea Bocelli & a few others. But I have always appreciated the talent it takes to sing opera. I was pretty impressed with Rob & Austin's version of Nessun Dorma. I have heard this famous song done by Pavarotti. I think I was more surprised by Rob's range & powerful delivery than even Austin's. Pretty good for a couple of country boys! Nice to see them dressed up in suits & looking classy.

[@debbiehall9091]

I think our boys did a fantastic job. These guys are so amazing.💗. Rob did study opera in college. Austin was trained in musical theater.

[@bernieregnier4500]

This presentation just makes me smile 20 miles wide with a very happy heart!!!! ❣ The phenominal talent that Home Free from every artist of this group is impeccable and vast. I have never known a group to have this level of vocal gifting ever. They have no limitation in what they can bring to the vocal world. 💯❣

[@dj_410]

💯💯 So So talented 😍

[@KazyReed]

The reaction we've all been waiting for. 😆😆😆

[@iamsquatty]

Holy wow, that was amazing! It's so neat to see singers you are used to singing a particular genre do something you aren't used to hearing from them! Good job for the request, Teri! 💜🦌 #DJantlers #DJsHerd

[@babyfry4775]

So good! I thought I was going to be rickrolled and then this happened. Goodness gracious they’re good. I’ve heard opera singers say Rob could have a career in opera and that Austin would be a lyric tenor. Yes, Rob studied opera in college but that was years ago. Austin talked him into it. So, so good. Try listening to HF singing at Country Rebel. I think they did 3 songs there and it’s live and wonderful. Good reaction DJ! 🥰😄

[@patriciamcl54]

Lyric tenors work in opera too and in fact these days they are more in demand than the traditional Italian style, as the old workhorses of the opera house become less fashionable. Whatever they may think, someone who knows the modern musical scene has said that as a brilliant lyric tenor, Austin could have made a fortune.

[@thomasmacdiarmid8251]

Have you heard their cover of Bohemian Rhapsody - Rob takes lead and nails it.

[@babyfry4775]

@@patriciamcl54 I did not know that. Thank you.

[@babyfry4775]

@@thomasmacdiarmid8251 I have heard it. Loved it so much I wish HF would do the whole song sometime.

[@babyfry4775]

@@thomasmacdiarmid8251 Oh yes, it’s amazing. I wish they would do a full rendition of it.

[@marablemorgan8292]

Amazingly good...!!!

[@terimingle8957]

They never stop surprising me! Love everything they do!! Great reaction DJ ❤

[@grannymitch6707]

Love your reactions! I knew this would blow your socks off. I’m not a huge opera fan, but I’ve seen enough to know that Rob and Austin did an extremely good job with this. You’re correct, Rob is trained in opera. Rumor has it, he played this for his father, and his father (who wanted Rob to stay with opera and was afraid he’d never hear Rob sing it again) wept. Rob’s voice is amazing, no matter what he sings! I recommend you check out Luciano Pavarotti’s brilliant rendition of Nessun Dorma to have something to compare this to. It is well worth watching, even if you don’t do a reaction video of it. BTW, thanks for the Monty Python reference. 😎😉

[@georgefisher1995]

If only this were longer, if only I could speak Italian, if I lit a candle, and slipped into a warm bath, …. If this were only longer !

[@armandafiabane6230]

❤Grazie per aver ascoltato e apprezzato Nessun dorma (romanza dall'opera Turandot di Giacomo Puccini) Bravissimi davvero e anche la pronuncia italiana quasi perfetta. 👏👏👏 complimenti ad Austin e Rob e a tutti gli altri componenti del gruppo Home Free Saluti da una home fries italiana ❤

[@changlyn100]

bene! tutti bene!

[@pamelagoodman7559]

Austin is singing classical crossover. His degree is in musical theatre.

[@debbieholoquist2059]

You didn't disappoint! And you even picked up that Rob is the one who studied opera.

[@marablemorgan8292]

2 beautiful tenors...

[@JoanN63]

Wow wow ow. This is insane.This is extremely good. Fantastic. Both are doing great. But Rob, I was perplexed. His voice is just so rich and magical Chills just ran through my body. It flows into my heart. He will be able to stand with the greatest of opera singers. It's not often that I listen to songs by opera singers 5 times and morein a row. Of course I hope that both will always continue to do Home Free, but I wouldn't think it wrong that such "trips" are made more often. Opera, country, ballads, soul etc. I think anything is possible..

[@georgefisher1995]

Rob is opera trained, Austin has a degree in musical theater. Different, yet similar. Austin does a song from Le Misarabila, “Bring Him Home”. Look for the video with him and a piano. …. Emotions superlative.

[@richardlester9241]

every time i see this video, it brings on the waterworks. it's so beautifully done

[@roniboyd613]

Chills and tears!

[@cottagewitch]

Rob gives me the goosebumps every time. Love this video!!❤

[@mimic1176]

These guys did a phenomenal job with this (extremely) difficult piece of classic opera. I love everything I've seen Home Free do, including when it's just a couple of them, like here. Wonderful reaction! Thank you! If you think you might enjoy opera, I suggest you check out Jonathan Antoine's home concert of Nessun Dorma and I think you'll find that Rob and Austin's performance compares very favorably to this generation's premier opera tenor. Jonathan and his partner came in second on Britain's Got Talent in 2012, but he's had a stellar touring and recording carreer ever since. I think he'll convince you to listen to more opera. Now if Rob and Austin would just give us some more...

[@geniej9093]

Heart throbs for sure

[@sallymaria]

Isn't it awesome? Austin was teasing this for months before it finally came out, but it was well worth it. If you're looking for Rob leads - End of the Road is the classic, but Catch Me If You Can and Cross That Bridge are well worth your time.

[@gerdbucher543]

rob is the most underrated singer by HF

[@kathrinewatson6321]

Homefree night of the opera! I loved that comment.

[@graciousgrandma3414]

I have been waiting for this reaction for weeks. I knew it would be good. Thank you for that it made my day. I could listen to this all day long every day. Sooooo, good.

[@Ascension721]

This one was honestly super fun

[@anitawright7169]

They absolutely killed this! This is so amazing. The first time I heard this I almost fell off my chair! Love your reaction!

[@januzzell8631]

Breath-taking - from my favourite opera - just beautiful

[@barbarakennedy2667]

We all got our gob smacked real good when we first saw this.

[@robinrichards6577]

This is the first time I’ve seen you do a reaction and I LOVE it! In fact, I’m going to subscribe in the hopes of more. My reaction was so very similar to yours when I heard this. And you’re right, the “waver” is called vibrato.

[@RainbowMaille]

those boys are Amazing no matter what they are singing 😉

[@super_siri]

This is arguably the most famous tenor aria in existence. Now that you've watched this you should check out pavarotti's version to see the difference, or Aretha Franklin's version which she performed at the granny's one year (English version), because Pavarotti was sick. She knew the song and could manage to sing it in Pavarotti's key. She rehearsed with the orchestra for a scary short amount of time before the show the day of, and absolutely knocked it out of the park. And yes the waiver in the voices you were asking about is called vibrato. It's used for a couple reasons, one it makes a long note interesting to continue to listen too, but more importantly for the singer it is easier to sustain a long note, especially at the extremes of the singer's range. I can't tell you how the physics of it works, I just know as a singer, it takes less air to sustain a note with vibrato than without.

[@LynnRamsay]

Great reaction! Oh the look of shock we’ve seen at this by reactors never gets old 😂 Well we do say Home Free ‘s guys can sing any genre. Have you checked out any of Austin, Tim or Chance’s solo work ?

[@rowaineboyd1536]

They sound pretty good! Rob more that Austin, but that's to be expected - Rob's music educational focus was opera, while Austin's was musical theatre / performance. The young pup's got ALL the moves for that, but can't lose every last bit of the twang /lol/. Rob's diction is terrific, especially since he's been 'off the scene' for so many years. What I love the most is how it brings out his confidence in ways we don't often see with HF videos. Nit-picking aside, they both showed up and showed off in grand fashion! (Please forgive the critique - music teacher here, can't get past the details.) Those final notes tho... wow! Holy wow with a side of oh my god more please!

[@patriciamcl54]

Strange that your verdict on Austin's diction in Italian is different from that of people who know what they'e talking about ie Italian speakers.

[@rowaineboyd1536]

@@patriciamcl54 I wasn't referring to his pronunciation, but the twang that comes through. He's doing a decent job of it - enough to clearly understand his words are Italian. I'm not Italian, nor do I claim to be. The nasal tonality that is a trademark for most Southerners is hard to hide /shrugs/. I love all the guys from HF, but Rob is the only one who can fully wipe out that quality.

[@beadwright]

Rob isnt from the South. He is from Minnesota, different accent.

[@rowaineboyd1536]

@@beadwright Too true. My point wasn't the language so much as the nasal twang that's practically universal to Southerners (I'm guilty of that too - born and raised Texan, even if I've lived elsewhere for 30+ yrs). The musicality was nearly perfect, but it made me giggle a bit hearing redneck Italian ;) Still listen to it several times a week!

[@terrichristenson432]

@@rowaineboyd1536 I just can't hear that nasal twang you speak of.

[@patrickhumphreys5851]

Rob is trained in this genre of music and Austen is trained in musical theater but what a great rendition of this these guys can do anything.

[@jeanfieman4359]

I absolutely love your reactions! One of my favorite reactors out there! I hope you get to see Home Free live one day.. they are amazing!

[@dj_410]

Aww thank you so so much! That would really be N absolute dream!!!

[@WraithW69]

Such a delight seeing your reaction to this, knew you'd emote well lol, These guys are so talented. I'm not the biggest Country Fan, but that changes everytime I hear Home Free & to hear these two pull off one of my favourite Opera numbers is Music to my ears.

[@dotwyness4110]

I knew you would melt with this one, my grandson loves singing along to this in his own version of Italian x

[@tinaprice848]

Can't wait to see thus one and watch you melt