DRUMMER REACTS to Adam Rupp DRUM SOLO (

[@BradSteele]

Good work, man! I have a drum cover request! Can you give us a little “Party in the USA” by Miley Cyrus? 😂

[@OwenAlec]

Cheers dude! I'll see what I can do 😉

[@Vlad2.47]

Brad and Emily’s reactions are really great to watch

[@annemayseyfried8907]

@@OwenAlec ▶BTW-Adam Rupp's never really had time to learn be a solo beatboxer, as a constant touring country-ish/soul/pop a cappella group. He learned on his own in Minneapolis, Minnesota, looking up rapper related things as the new beatboxer while growing their new a cappella grp, while in college to study music, w/his brother Chris Rupp (b4 UTube tutorials were a thing). ▶They did mostly soul/pop, added Rob/beard, did some country, but when Southerners Tim/Texas + Austin/Georgia joined, more country added. Later added Chance to replace Chris who wanted to go solo (many projects + a new grp w/their sister Tristin: awesome 7th Ave Band -on their chl + his own Reaction chl) ▶Home Free are all songwriters, arrangers, multi-instrumentalist. Adam plays solid trumpet, guitar, bass, piano/keys + a little drums. He'd beaboxed for experience in clubs ("Adam Rupp vs Drummer", etc) + sat in w/local bands, playing diff. instruments WHILE between early gigs + going to University. ▶They finally began getting cruise ship gigs + touring the MidWest + growing. There were some hard times (b4- a cappella not very big), but they didn't give up. ▶They auditioned for + WON "The Sing Off 4", 2 yrs after friends Ptx + now have 1+Mill. subs + should have more, amaazing, LIVE⤵⤵ . ▶PLZ REACT> BIIIIG SURPRISE⤵ *"9 To 5-Beatboxing Breakdown"🔥*

[@toodlescae]

This one is old. He's even better now.

[@MuriKakari]

He did castanets on the Sea Shanty Medley.

[@cornellyajoss4984]

AND he can sing harmony -- AND be a harmonica ( Man of Constant Sorrow ) - - - - -

[@MuriKakari]

Not to mention the castanets in Sea Shanty

[@miamidolphinsfan]

Adam Rupp, is just one more reason to listen to Home Free. One song that Adam really showcases his talents is, Home Free's cover of "Some Girls Do", another one is "House Party" and of course his work on "Mayday".....Alex I was happy to see Brad shout you out last weekend, I can't wait to hear you dive more into Home Free's library of music

[@georgehardin3037]

Adam is a drummer who really can travel light.

[@amandak2237]

He has only gotten better every year

[@marlahudgins7038]

I was in the front row during a drum solo, and Tim told everyone who is skeptical to ask the front row, we've all been showered

[@sallymaria]

Adam's original training was in trumpet, and I believe he's said that that helped him learn the breath control he needed to do something like this, or to keep the beat going throughout a whole song. As the others said, this is an older video - it's the one most people react to, so it has the most hits, so it gets more reactions. One day it might be interesting to react to a newer video and compare them, perhaps - but for now, thank you for this, and I hope you get the chance to react to more of Home Free's music in the future.

[@child_of_gaia1836]

Adam was two times world champion beatboxer when he was younger now he is a master at true drumbeats.

[@babyfry4775]

Adam is a freak of nature. Yes, he does a lot of those sounds while inhaling which is crazy. I often forget he’s doing the percussion while they’re singing - it sounds so good. I loved your reaction. Keep reacting to Home Free. By the way, all the guys can do some beatboxing.

[@BSGNative]

The HF guys are usually available in chat prior to premiering their videos. During one of those chats, someone asked Adam how long it took him to learn to beatbox. His reply was, "I'm still learning." I've heard him described as a human drum kit. With all the other sounds he can make, I think he's more like a human synthesizer! One video where I think you can really hear his drumming is "God Bless the USA" with Lee Greenwood & the USAF Singing Sergeants. He also does a jet flyover at the end! Like you mentioned, I think it's amazing that he can do 2 or 3 sounds at the same time - or at least it sounds like it's at the same time!

[@matthewireland1125]

Thanks for the analysis. It brought out some points that I would not have noticed on my own. When you consider that this was over 5 years ago, he has only gotten better. To me he has the most realistic set of sounds when doing percussion. And yes you do get a lot more bass presence in person. The phone recordings don't catch the depth.

[@millergrrrl]

Adam's "airmonica" solos are outrageously good, too.

[@janethoffman4197]

Adam Rupp is the standard in vocal percussion and beat boxing. Nobody comes close!🔥🔥🔥

[@jankreps5115]

Adam is so impressive!! Imagine his breath control comes from his ability on the trumpet!! Nice reaction!!

[@selmae9910]

Have been blessed to be able to go see two of their concerts and as you pointed out the phone recordings don't do justice to being there live and hearing all their amazing talent in person. Adam doesn't get near enough credit at times for all his amazing abilities, I think, because he is so good, he makes people forget that all those sounds are coming from a human. He's an absolute beast!!! Love them All, they are amazing!!

[@OwenAlec]

Can't wait to see them in the UK at some point 😊

[@quiltie1774]

Adam was a trumpet performance major in college. They are taught circular breathing. That’s how to breathe while still playing. I think his trumpet playing and mouth positions with the tongue added in this makes it the perfect prep for a beatboxer.

[@plastix6041]

As a trumpet player myself I can confirm that playing trumpet does help with basic beatboxing and that we are indeed taught circular or stagger breathing, but it is extremely difficult. I have been practicing for years and I still cannot do it. Having the trumpet pressed against your lips helps because you are squeezing your cheeks muscles in to force the air to go out your mouth while you breathe in through your nose.

[@jackmandu]

Another benefit of playing trumpet is the double and triple tonguing that you learn. I played trumpet of a number of years and after hearing Adam Rupp for the first time, I literally thought, I wonder if he played trumpet? I found out later that he majored in it.

[@JaneWagman]

Home Free in person is amazing! You feel the bass vibrate your whole body and he is even better now than he was back then with even more low bass at the end.

[@bobbie1st]

Love watching your reactions and analysis. You have a calm voice and are not so over the top as some reactors. Keep the HF coming.

[@eriklind8489]

I love to hear drummers react to Adam...He is so awesome. It is cool to see you acknowledge what he is doing as difficult for a drummer to do, let alone just by voice. It is just impressive what he can do...I can't wait to hear him live.

[@kareng1894]

And this is an older video. He's grown a lot !! I saw the shout out from Brad and thought I'm subscribed already! YAY! Thanks! ^_^

[@2wheels298]

Me too... lol

[@rodconner9079]

And that was nearly 6yrs ago ... he's gotten better even!!!! And has added a few more tools to his ever-growing ability. Most (many) of the "uploaded" LIVE here are from phones in the audience, and also, they've gotten better too. Uploads like this are awesome and although of a LIVE performance -- That presence of LIVE HF -- It's an experience! An Experience that you feel. Never get tired of it (HF or what Adam does).

[@susanhorn4325]

As many others have pointed out this is a fairly old video. Adam is constantly working on his beatboxing skills and, based on the videos Home Free has put out during the pandemic, it seems like he’s come up with lots of new sounds. His newer solos are more polished and even more diverse. The first time I saw them live they were all fantastic, but I was in awe of Adam’s beatboxing.

[@JanSkaggs]

It’s great to hear a real drummer react to this. I get so irritated when a reactor who has no idea of what an actual drum solo would sound like gives a negative reaction to Adam. Actually I’ve only heard one person react negative and I obviously did not trust their knowledge of music to subscribe to their channel. I just cannot imagine the time that has gone into learning this but feel Adam must also have a gift for this “talent”. I love it! My favorite sound from Adam (aside from his actual singing which I also love) is the harmonica. I find it amazing that the sound comes from his vocal cords to make vocal chords. Thanks for the great reaction. I love it when people agree with the things that impress me. It is nice to know I didn’t get it wrong.

[@DarthCorgi89]

Adam walked into a music store and just inhaled every instrument possible. That's how he was born

[@scosstard3542]

Drummer reacting to beatboxer! That's so cool!

[@susanwahl6322]

He deserves a solo.

[@donnabanks7213]

he is a beautiful voice as well

[@jackiestone3468]

Great reaction! He is so good!!

[@teresacartwright5406]

If you'd like to hear his (invisible) harmonica, watch the Home Free video "Workin for a Living". The whole band beatboxes on 9-5 beatboxing breakdown.

[@stephenfroelich6543]

I saw Buddy Rich play just about a year to the day before he passed. Adam is maybe the 2nd best percussionist I've ever heard.

[@geniej9093]

Years of cultivating all this skill

[@leadabo]

So just have to point out although it may be obvious to some, another incredible aspect of his breath control is that he is doing this at the end of their show, so this is after having done it for the last 1-2 hours! Another incredible point is that there are videos of the live shows and he isn’t just standing still while doing this! He is actually dancing and he even has Moonwalking going on a few all continuing to hold down the beat. One of the most impressive thing to me about Adam is that gives the song exactly what it needs and does not overdo or overwhelm the song or detract from it, but enhances it. It is just phenomenal! Now that is true control! Thank you for your reaction!

[@susanhorn4325]

In live shows Adam’s solo is in the middle of the concert, not at the end.

[@leadabo]

Good to know thank you. Looking forward to seeing them live one of these days 👍🏼

[@susanhorn4325]

@@leadabo I really hope you get that chance. Seeing them live is an unforgettable experience! I’m in awe of Adam.

[@bingobillable]

Great reaction from someone who knows what he is talking about. Brad Steele recommended I find you, but I was already a subscriber. I already liked your reactions, but reacting to Adam Rupp is like icing on the cake.

[@OwenAlec]

Thanks, glad you liked the video 😊

[@piffle4241]

Adam has his Bachelors in Music and if I remember right he plays the trombone, drums and I think some other instruments. As I understand it he has added trumpet and harmonica sounds to his repertoire since this video. (He's got a nice build on him too!) Adam and brother Chris (who's a soloist now) started Home Free.

[@Indigo_moon]

This video is 6yrs old so he's gotten even better since then. Usually this video is chosen because the sound quality is better than most videos, although it still doesn't do him justice. Like you said, the bass doesn't some through like it does live. You should also look up the solo with his Michael Jackson routine.

[@melissaeckel6311]

He uses his breath intake as a sound he needs, so he blends it in.

[@angelaschnepp9953]

I got the chance to see them in Wilmington, NC a few years ago. Adam was awesome in person. He used a loop machine but it was soo cool.

[@quiltie1774]

I’ve been waiting for this reaction!

[@maffetsandhu8139]

Really good reaction ❤️

[@maureenpaterson6730]

Adam has gotten so much better and I think you would enjoy comparing this one with a more up to date one

[@edithdavis2848]

Adam has added a lot more to his repertory, since this was done.

[@barefootalien]

I've seen him do it live, heh. The bass, in the room, is just nutballs. If you didn't know (which I'm sure you do by now), he's a real drummer as well... and a championship-level beatboxer. Edit: Later on, around 14:45 (in your video), you can hear the _echoes_ from the kicks, so yeah... I'm sure it was bonkers impressive there. If you ever get the chance to see Home Free live, DO IT! They're _hilarious_ and the music is amazing, whether you normally like country or not!

[@OwenAlec]

I'll definitely be checking to see if/when they're in the UK next!

[@ajisegundo2268]

a lot of people are requesting the newer solo, so i thought i'd provide a link for you! kzbin.info/www/bejne/goa2p3domJKsaK8 this isn't the newest per se, but i think this one is the latest with the highest quality, and it has a bunch of his other new stuff.

[@pyrgrey]

I wonder how much time he spent in the principal’s office for annoying his teachers and disrupting class with weird noises. Living well is the best revenge!

[@roberthudson1959]

He only started to beatbox after brother Chris formed HF in 2000, so he avoided the principal's office.

[@cherrymcgregor535]

I believe he taught himself to drum so that he got the movements right!

[@charleneclaassen]

I love this show, because he sets you up for his future solo's. I call this one the back to basics solo. Well, basics for Adam. Thank you for an entertaining and informative reaction. Found your channel before i found brad's. I will be here the next time you do HF.

[@jan10e5]

Great reaction! Saw Brad's shoutout, but I had already subbed to your channel ;) A good song to listen is Fishin' in the dark/ Down in the Boondocks! Great song and great beatboxing by mr. Adam Rupp

[@scottjohnson7774]

live, between adam on beatbox and tim on bass they both shake the building!

[@StooPidasso]

Believe it or not, Rupp studied his craft from a VHS tape, put out by the first vocal percussionist of the group 5 o'clock shadow. #WesCaroll

[@tarjaikola]

Rockapella and their beatboxer Jeff Thacher was also one of the biggest influences when Adam started his beatboxer career. He listened to their records and mimicked and practised Jeff’s sounds untill he was satisfied. Adam has great talent but he has also put lots and lots of time to practising.

[@StooPidasso]

@@tarjaikola Tangentially, did you see Thacher's cameo in the song Just Sing! by Voiceplay?

[@tarjaikola]

@@StooPidasso No - I’ll go see! Have you seen him featuring in Chris Rupp’s When The Saints Go Marching In?

[@StooPidasso]

@@tarjaikola I didn't know it existed, but Ima go find it. Make sure you turn on the closed caption - it tells who everyone that appears on the video. And the mini bass battle is a riot!

[@rogerwest603]

Great Video Recap, Review and Reaction! Thanks for the continuity in your watching and listening! I sooooo appreciate it! Cheers! BTW Brad is great and Cheers to the Both of you for what you both do! 😜👍😎

[@OwenAlec]

Glad you liked the video, thanks for watching 😊

[@zannebrazeau]

l'd love to see adam rupp do that whole thing as a battle with michael winslow it'd be epic

[@jc1400]

I believe he’s a 2 time world beatbox champion.

[@amberburris5674]

I am subscribed to Brad... he does great reaction videos!

[@melissacoorston3121]

Owen great review of a great percussionist...thank you for doing this

[@OwenAlec]

You're most welcome ☺

[@jimithy47]

I'm sure you've been told Mr. Rupp is a freak of nature ..... !

[@OwenAlec]

I have.... he is! 😉

[@margfried8796]

You are the first reactor I heard that noticed that Adam makes a sound while breathing in. Once ( a long time ago) ! asked Adam when he breathed because the sounds came so fast. that's when he told me about making sound breathing in and out. .

[@OwenAlec]

It's subtle but a very powerful and difficult technique! He nails it!

[@juliehafenbredl4646]

Great reaction.

[@kristindunstan172]

This is a great video. Two or three others have been posted since then that will let you see how much he has improved even since this came out. Just curious if you could replicate this on your drum set based on his vocalizations. I read somewhere that he learned to play the drums so he could add the visuals to his beatboxing, which he taught himself specifically for Home Free when it was first started in 2000/2001. They became much more widely known through Season 4 of The Sing-Off in 2013. One of the judges said he was a good drummer because he didn't add a lot of things that a drummer wouldn't do.

[@davidharman8263]

Bradical here. Just subbed. Nice to hear some technical info. Brad's great for some emotional content. Looks like you're gonna be great for tech.

[@OwenAlec]

Thanks for the support, I'll do my best 😉

[@LynnRamsay]

You should check out his new solos

[@weslennon3425]

He was also a drum player before beatboxing...

[@toodlescae]

I think Adam swallowed a music store and the rest of the guys swallowed some instruments too...lol.

[@pattomei70]

Please check put Nandi Bushell and Dave Grohl drum battle to Dead End Friends

[@Cindyannef]

Yes, Brad Steele did recommend your channel, and very highly in fact. But I had already subscribed weeks before. Like all of the others mentioned, this is an older version, and he has grown so much since then. Added a lot more tools to his tool box since this video. He's not only a human drum kit, he can do Trumpet sounds, harmonica, fog horn, bird sounds, and so many other things. In his newer version, he also does Micheal Jackson's Billy Jean, complete with sound, song, and dance moves. And yes, he's a 2 time world beat boxing champion.

[@tarjaikola]

Sorry to correct you, but Adam is not a World Champ. He has never competed on international level, only locally, and has two Mid West sweepstakes wins. He does have a champion belt, but that was a gift from a fan. Also he has done the MC impression for about 10 years, if not longer, but not every time. At some point it was an encore for his solo!

[@judyjones1044]

Check out Home Free's Folsom Prison Blues and Man if Constant Sorrow to check out more of Adam's skills. He's amazing!

[@OwenAlec]

Yeah I've got those two on repeat on my YT playlist... soo good!

[@barefootalien]

Haha, loved that ending with the Folsom Prison Blues. Isn't it fun to sing along with Tim and pretend your rattly-ass pulse bass is the resonant subharmonic Tim produces?

[@OwenAlec]

I love singing along with Tim, makes me feel like a man... even just for a short while haha 😂

[@barbaraharlan1152]

They end each that I've watched on their channel concert with this.

[@tarjaikola]

The drum solo is always in the middle of the concert, if that’s what you were talking about.

[@barbaraharlan1152]

@@tarjaikola I've only seen them in concert here on KZbin. The video ends with the solo. I'd LOVE to see the live concert in person. Thank you for the correction.

[@jeffdetmer4681]

Adam is incredible. It's so much fun listening to the whole group as they chip in with sounds and a bit of beat boxing too. If you haven't yet check out Man of Constant Sorrow. Adam Chance is doing a Jews Harp throughout most of it and chiming in with vocals here and there. Adam Rupp does a really cool harmonica as well as other things, and at a couple points when he is doing harmonica someone else (maybe Rob?) picks up the beat. I'll drop the link here in case you haven't seen it and want to check it out. Great reaction man. Stay safe and well. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5bakJWce9ulpdU

[@dorahoyle2453]

long black train by chris and tim from home free

[@susilou68]

Sent by Brad Steele

[@truckerswife5060]

Yes there is a newer video. He is impossibly even better.

[@rebelwithoutaclue5693]

You should check 22 times Tim Foust went subwoofer 🤙🤙🤙🤠🇺🇸

[@isaiahbangura4421]

He even did a beatbox vs drummer battle. He even did Michael Jackson once.

[@katimikaul75]

Adam can give Michael Wilson ( police academy) a run for his money

[@PanduPoluan]

Even other Home Free members are calling him "The Machine" ... :D

[@lindanaylor2569]

He not only does drums, Listen to man of constant sorrow when he does harmonica.

[@annemayseyfried8907]

🔥🔥🔥🔥💜

[@rutontuton]

Adam can also sing beautifully.

[@disdawg433]

Brad sent me. But I was already following.

[@barnabasjthomas9983]

Suppose Adam said 'drop the bass' and Tim suddenly went 'brrrrrrr'...

[@ravaniawright6004]

He plays a pretty good harmonica that's not there too. Check out Man of Constant Sorrow. His solo live is amazing.

[@Mikki44]

He's not the 2 time world champ for nothing. Great reaction. :)

[@tarjaikola]

Sorry but Adam is not a world champ. He has never competed outside the US. He has won twice in the Mid West sweeptakes. He does have a champion belt, but that was made and given by a fan. To me he is the best beatboxer in the world tho.

[@floprather4262]

Adam has improved since this video. Check this kzbin.info/www/bejne/goa2p3domJKsaK8. He has some great beat boxing sounds in "Man of Constant Sorrow".

[@rachelhurst3224]

You don't need to do a reaction, but it is definitely worth checking out one of his solos where he does Michael Jackson. He does the beat, while humming the melody, AND dancing!!! 😮😊

[@OwenAlec]

I'll definitely check that out 😊

[@HarlynFayeForever14months]

Isn't his breath control amazing?

[@MisKunimitsuTezuka]

he has to be related to Michael Winslow lol

[@kellywilliams364]

Check out his beat boxing Michael Jackson....that is good...He won 2 World Championships...

[@katebuzard1823]

You think that was good... You have to see/react to him now!

[@harolddorsey9179]

They don't call Adam the human drum kit for nothing.

[@michaelmclane8501]

you should compare your analysis with how a beatboxer breaks down Adam Rupp and demonstrates his techniques. Here is Xurex's analysis of Home Free's Butt Remix: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIrMhauQa8p7gMU

[@melissaeckel6311]

He swallowed a drum set lol

[@EarlJohn61]

Any band out there looking for a drummer? Adam Rupp is cheap, you don't need to provide a drum kit.

[@OwenAlec]

🤣

[@lindanearing4710]

Bite your tongue!!! We love our Adam right where he is in Home Free!!!!

[@optionmail]

rumor has it that he swallowed the whole drum set when he was young ....

[@OwenAlec]

🤣