FIRST TIME HEARING Adam Rupp "DRUM SOLO"!!! | Beatboxing *REACTION*

Cole Powell is an award-winning singer/songwriter from Jayess, Mississippi, USA.
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[@patrickhumphreys5851]

Adom Rupp is not just one of the founders of Home Free but he's the glue of the group.

[@kmwwrench]

I am a self-proclaimed percussion freak, so you can imagine how I felt when I realized who was creating the percussion for Home Free. I saw them live a couple of months ago and Adam's solo knocked me flat. I highly recommend looking for one of the videos from the 2022 Christmas tour. In the first half of his set he used a looper so he could sing and harmonize with himself over the drum line - doing Carol of the Bells. Unbelievable. Totally deserving of the standing ovation he got.

[@callie3396]

Adam is very modest but Tim Foust has said that Adam has hit the highest note in the group and his range is broader than Tim's five octaves.

[@debbiestumm511]

Tim said they can give Adam a note and he can make the note and hold it forever till you tell him to stop! He's absolutely amazing!!!

[@pennygarrity386]

Tim also said in an interview once that Adam is the magic behind HF. I think it embarrased the hell out of Adam but I think Tim's right because as wonderful as they are on their solo projects as a group I don't think they would be as wonderful without Adam.

[@dagmar.6954]

Love Adam Rupp & his insane talent. He is the best out there in my opinion. He simulates the sounds of a drum perfectly. Many drummers have commented on how good he is. He sounds so realistic. His breath control must be crazy. I heard he makes the sounds both while inhaling & exhaling. This was a few years ago & hard to believe but he is even better now. Adam is the glue that holds Home Free together. He is their secret weapon which other a cappella groups can't match.

[@carolburnett190]

Watching and hearing him do a live solo is unreal! Sometimes he will add in some looping to give himself more freedom to do cool stuff. All of the Home Free guys are comedians! Thanks, Cole!

[@vickiadkins9844]

U go Rupster!! This was 2015! Can u imagine how great he is now! Saw them about a month ago! Wow he does so much more now!! He's incredible

[@lindanearing4710]

Thank you so much for reacting to this video. Adam is Home Frees' secret weapon. I never knew anything about beat boxing/vocal percussion until I discovered Home Free and I became fascinated with Adam's talent and skill. He has been honing his skills for over twenty years and has become even more skilled since this video. Someone asked him how long it took him to learn to beat box and he answered, "I'm still learning." All of Home Free are multi talented and I think you will enjoy all of their solo work. Together they are magic, tho'. Thanks again for a great reaction. So glad you enjoyed it.

[@randominerecords]

Thanks for watching, Linda! Yes, absolutely amazing! - Cole

[@ericpotter4657]

His talent is just amazing. His nicknames are Freak of Nature or his is an Alien. This was made nine years ago and his skills have greatly improved. Now that you have seen his first drum solo there are later ones on YT you can check out. When he does sing he has a great tenor voice. Thank as always for a great reaction and you have a blessed day.

[@randominerecords]

Thanks for watching, Eric! - Cole

[@nightthornkvala94132]

@@randominerecords Just look for the Drum Solos dated 2020 to 2022. His skill has greatly improved.

[@lesli148]

At every concert that Home Free does Adam always does this type of interaction.

[@edithdavis2848]

Love Adam he has the most amazing talent, and he really works at it. Think this is an older video. All of these guys are not just singers, they are entertainers.high tenor.

[@jerrijackson824]

I’m not sure of Adam’s range, but he does the bass here and does the high tenor part near the end of Listen to the Music. So he must cover several octaves. Love your reactions!

[@pennygarrity386]

I love watching people react to this video. It's an older video and he's continued to hone his craft but this is my favorite. I love too that he looks embarrassed by the audience's reaction that they continued to applaud even after he took a second bow. It's absolutely amazing that he taught himself. He said when they did their first show he could only make 3 sounds. To top it off he has a naturally beautiful voice that blends so well with the others when he harmonizes. Like you I would love to know his range because you hear him "drop the bass" and in Listen to the Music he hits a beautiful clear eerie high note that everyone at first assumed was Austin until they actually watched the video closely.

[@JoanN63]

Adam is the glue of the group. He's so incredible . He does it so great. It's not only the mouth sounds but also the moves that he does. I think a very good explanation for this: Adam Rupp is inhuman. 😉 He is a drum alien in Angelguise. You just have to because he is so unbelievably good(and handsome too😊😍)!! Like he swallowed a drum kit. And then vocally he can also make so many more (instrument) sounds which is not normal

[@suebee4843]

I don't know what Adam's range is but you just heard him hit the low notes of the didgeridoo and, when you react to 'Listen to the Music' (you will, won't you? 😄), you can hear him hitting the high notes during the song's breakdown.

[@MaggieatPlay]

Excellent! Thank you!

[@sandychisholm1297]

Adam always Blows my Mind 🤯🤯❤️❤️

[@dragonmusher]

Sometimes i listen to Adam Rupp with my eyes closed and try to imagine what the drum kits look like that he has in his brain. I mean in that one alone we got a great sampling of his talent at the time. His more recent ones are mind blowing when it comes to how good they are. Glad you got to this one. I totally recommend any of their live performances. A good start would be "Joy to the World". Its from several years ago....Their evolution is apparent but they've always been really talented, "Ain't Goin Down til the Sun Comes up" live is absolutely stunning. Great stuff.

[@carinalindberg7377]

What Adam does is quite incomprehensible to the mind. I've seen Home Free live 18 times, and I've seen and heard Adam do his solo live as many times, and it still is completely mind-blowing, and I still don't quite grasp it. You mentioned his showmanship and Home Free as a whole are great showmen. A Home Free concert is so much more than just the music, it's also the fun, the laughter, the emotions, the bass (Tim's, Chance's and Adam's) rumbling the air and through your body, the interaction with the audience and it's constantly mind-blowing and heart opening from beginning to end. Thanks for the reaction. I highly recommend reacting to this live gem that to me shows not only their showmanship, but also their talent, their humor, their friendships, and the atmosphere of their concerts. Oh, and even though I've seen it more than 100 times, yup it's worth it, I still laugh out loud and cry tears watching it. Looking forward to the reaction.

[@denise_landry]

Thanks Cole! 🖤🍟

[@minneyruth]

🤘🔥🤘 he's a beast

[@connieharmon2408]

So Glad You Reacted to Adam, He is Amazing

[@ShieldMaidenBLS]

Love Adam Rupp! He is otherworldly talented! I am so glad you're checking out one of his solos to see how natural he really does make his magic sound! He is a real life vocal wizard! I swear! And with regular reactions to Home Free, you got my sub! I love both them and VoicePlay. I'm a bit of a Pentatonix fan too. But when Avi left I haven't followed them as much.

[@rcinsley]

"The Buddy Rich of beatboxers" -- no higher compliment is possible!!!

[@thomasmacdiarmid8251]

I wonder how many people hear that and say "Who!?"

[@rcinsley]

@@thomasmacdiarmid8251 Sad, but true. The answer, or course, is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5bWiHpsdpuaY80

[@nightthornkvala94132]

"The Buddy Rich of beatboxing." Wow! I've never heard anyone say that before and that just gave the chills. It's so true. I remember seeing Buddy Rich on TV as a kid (Ed Sullivan Show maybe) and later on the Muppet Show and totally loved it. Likening the Ruppster to Buddy Rich is such an honor for him. Thank you, sir.

[@pamforrester844]

And once again I find something new I just love this! Ready to go down this rabbit hole. Thank you for the introduction. As always thank you for the video and commentary you do it right

[@graceparker7003]

I love your reactions to Home Free and especially when you see some of the stuff they do either on tour or individually. I have personally seen them 3 times and I have to tell you, in spite of what you know, it still won't prepare you for the physical experience of being there when Tim makes the concrete vibrate or Adam does his insane solo's. You should also check out their "From The Vault" stuff because it's behind the scenes of their video shoots. They are crazy!! Also wondering Cole if the copyright issue is the fact that you are a record label and record in your own right. Even though you class them as "reactions" maybe they are looking at you as competition. Just a thought....probably wrong but thought I would at least say something. No answer required and thanks as always!!!

[@randominerecords]

Thanks for watching, Grace! Hey, that's not a bad hypothesis on the copyright issues; hadn't considered that! Depending on what happens today, it looks like we're about to get our first Orchard songs completely cleared, so we'll see where we go from here! - Cole

[@pamelagoodman7559]

Home Free had a contract with Sony Records as part of their Sing Off win in 2013. Home Free started their own label I think in 2018

[@rodconner9079]

Still find it all -- Adam as well as all of HF... absolutely amazing!!! The "Sound" is unmatched. Remember now, this was April 2015 ... as with fine wine he's gotten more crisp and has added a few things : ) No shortage of LIVE stuff, and my is it ever good. Enjoyed your take/analysis/reaction! Be Safe

[@marshac7738]

The incomparable Adam Rupp--beatboxer and vocal percussionist extraordinaire!! Home Free's secret weapon❣️🎼🥰🎶❤️ I don't know that anyone has ever actually publicized Adam's range, but I sincerely believe his is the widest vocal range of all the Home Free fellas 💕

[@jadaskye]

Adam Rupp plays the trumpet. The circular breathing required for that would, I imagine, be very helpful for the breath control in beatboxing.

[@babyfry4775]

Oh yay! You finally got to this. Yeah the Buddy Rich of beatboxers alright. He’s amazing. That’s why Home Free doesn’t need instruments. Funnily enough on their latest album they do use some instruments on some songs but it’s ok by me as they don’t do it too often. I love So Long Dixie and Adam does his amazing harmonica along with Chris Chatham’s guitar. Also Giving Up on You, they collaborate with Texas Hill and there’s piano and guitar in it. Good reaction Cole!🥰

[@ohseedee27]

Home Free live performance of 9 to 5, please & thank you. Also, Home Free Colder Memory Lapse. I think you'll love them both. Enjoyed your reaction! Adam is unbelievably talented.

[@wirelessmikedj7784]

I think he has the widest vocal range of all of them and he sings tenor...he can do deep bass throat roll that you would think would be Tim...he studied trumpet which helped him with breathing...one technique in playing trumpet is to use circular breathing where you can expell breath through your mouth while simultaneously breathe in through your nose.

[@pamelaneal6537]

Just saw them live...he did an incredible solo!

[@grannymitch6707]

If you have some time before copyright issues are done, Tim has some travel logs online that are pretty funny - Southerner on the Snow is incredibly funny. There are fan videos of “Uncle Tim Runs His Mouth” or “Story-time with Tim” that are well worth watching! There are also live performances from fans online - the “derailed” performance videos are always entertaining.

[@rebeccagibbs8794]

Yes, YES!!! THE BUDDY RICH OF BEAT BOXING!!! YEAZZZ!!! 😁

[@richardlester9241]

from what i could find, adam has a range of B0 to G6

[@susanengland3919]

I'm convinced he's learned to breathe through his eyeballs, I don't know how else he can go so long between breaths.

[@miamidolphinsfan]

Hey Cole ! Interesting to hear you lived in Austrailia for a year....it's on my bucket list for sure. I have a close female friend ( :) ) who has a nephew who lives in the Sydney suburbs with his wife & two toddler boys, and they love it there. I hope you were old enough to retain some fond memories of the land of Oz !. How about a suggestion to listen to Chance and the Hound & the Fox collab on Wayfaring Stranger, and I say this because I'm not sure you've had a chance yet to appreciate his great voice (he sings baritone most of the time but fills in bass for Tim when he goes to his tenor voice), and in Wayfaring Stranger you get to hear Chance sing his bass and with some gravel to it....the arrangement they have for this is also OUTSTANDING. Just search for Adam Chance wayfaring stranger and it should come up. I really really think you'll enjoy it.

[@randominerecords]

Hey, Kevin! It's actually funny because most of my earliest memories are from Australia, NOT America! I remember a lot of the wildlife, like fruit bats and a monitor lizard that regularly showed up swam in our pool. 😂 Filmed "Wayfaring Stranger" reaction last week; will be on Patreon Early Access in a couple of days and on KZbin Friday! 😉 - Cole

[@oldschoolpop8428]

2 time world beat box champion

[@patriciavernon9795]

You might enjoy their live of 9 to 5 with beatboxing breakdown 😀

[@ericclayton6287]

A site, Drumming with Jarvis, who is professional drummer notes that he rarely does anything that a drummer can’t.

[@paulmartin2348]

I was going to recommend this clip to you but I have a habit checking to see if things have already been recommended or covered before I speak up. Adam Rupp was, I believe, a 2 time world champion vocal percussionist. Can you tell after listening to him that some of those skills remain? Was so happy when I saw you had checked this out. As a musician I knew it would mean more to you from the skills point rather than just wow factor. Be well good Sir and thank you again. 🙂

[@melissaeckel6311]

All, he has a beautiful voice

[@racing2cat]

Your reaction had me smiling the whole time! 🙂❤

[@randominerecords]

Thanks for watching as alway, Cat! - Cole

[@roniboyd613]

Buddy Rich would be a fan of Adam's! Really enjoyed your reaction to this❤

[@randominerecords]

Thanks for watching, Roni! - Cole

[@belinda9696]

Adam beatboxes the whole concert plus the beatbox solo while his bandmates take a break. I don't know how he does it either. They call him "a freak of nature" and also a "human drumkit."

[@texadian3392]

Also, Home Free usually embraces reactors to their songs/videos...to the point where individual HF members will sometimes direct regular reactors towards certain songs via video message!

[@randominerecords]

Hey, Texadian! I've addressed this at length many times on other videos, but the short version: It's not HF; it's their current, third-party content manager, The Orchard, who has also given us trouble on reactions to other artists. - Cole

[@dawg897]

would love to see a drum battle between Buddy Rich and Adam Rupp. or at least one of Buddy's recorded drum battles, with the second one's audio is taken out so Adam could fill the spot.

[@cowboy1165]

From listening to their songs he can go higher then Austin and as low as a G#6. (B0 to a G#6) Sick range.

[@sylviasargent2727]

Home Free usually does not put a copy write claim in. They like reactors reacting to there videos. They have invited reactors to react to there videos.

[@randominerecords]

Hey, Sylvia! It's not HF; it's their current, third-party content manager, The Orchard. And it's not just HF songs that The Orchard has rejected our claims on. However, it looks like we're about to win our first appeal with them today, so that might bode well for HF reactions moving forward! - Cole

[@itzel1735]

Adam’s biggest contributions to Home Free’s songs are his energy and his musicianship. Beatboxing is just the method. IYKWIM

[@grimgrinningtracy9157]

Great comparison, he is the Buddy.

[@pickin4you]

You will never have to worry about any copyright issues with Home Free. They are happy to let their fans use these videos for reaction purposes. Sometimes one of them will even send a private video message asking a reactor to do one of their songs. So no worries with these guys.

[@thomasmacdiarmid8251]

As good as he is off-leash, what impresses me most is that when he is beatboxing with the band, his sounds are always appropriate for the music, even if they go outside of 'drumming' sounds (like the flutter tongue slide-up in All About The Bass).

[@patriciavernon9795]

Buddy Rich and Gene Krupa! Great names from the past!

[@zannebrazeau]

l'd love to see him do this as a battle with michael winslow(police acadamy/space balls) it'd be epic and they both be mad funny too

[@nightthornkvala94132]

Adam's later drum solos, after going back on the road after quarantine, are a bit different. He uses a looper now for layers of his various vocal sounds and has expanded the bird/insect/whatever it is sound around the didgeridoo that sounds like he being strafed. I think it would be interesting to compare then to now. Also there's a short video - 36 seconds - called Leaving Adam out to dry on stage you might get a kick out of. It's what happens when the guys lose track of time during Adam's solo.

[@pamelagoodman7559]

Another great live performance is Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5. Be sure it’s the live version. If you think you like them now, just wait til you see this performance. Enjoy ✌️

[@rebelwithoutaclue5693]

22 times Tim Faust went subwoofer 👍🏻👍🏻🤠

[@LynnRamsay]

Great reaction!! Adam is the best hands down this was a really old video and it’s hard to believe but he has gotten better. In his newer solos he uses a looper to make his own song and sounds amazing over Christmas he actually did one man Trans Serbian Orchestra Carol Of The Bells I would post the video but the quality is crappy. Here’s a video from 3 years ago he does Michael Jackson’s Billy Jean kzbin.info/www/bejne/sH-tcnZni9KbgtU

[@melissaeckel6311]

Listen to man of constant sorrow, cover, Adam plays his nomonica

[@jvxnyy]

You should check out Dlow “Sing a Little Melody” by far one of the best beatboxers i’ve ever heard

[@bryanhuff2010]

This is nothing compared to hearing them live.... You are hearing this through a cell phone audio system, and its still good.... Like Adam has said, to him it sounded bad, he has upgraded his mics and speakers... but to me I still think its amazing, although I know what he meant after seeing them live... the live concert cell phone videos are great but leave so much to be desired after hearing them live

[@kristindunstan172]

And he has only improved since this video was taken in 2015. His drum solo for their 2022 Christmas tour was amazing! It sounds like the Trans Siberian Orchestra.

[@kristindunstan172]

Adam's vocal range video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWioYoaHbZmGrpY