Adam Rupp arranged this gorgeous, creative and unique version of this song. Brilliant. NO ONE does Christmas music better than Home Free! Oh Holy Night is fantastic, Mary Did You Know? is another exquisite version with Home Frees' unique touch. Great reaction.
@ranmanzongold73109 ай бұрын
O Holy Night version of HOME FREE was arranged by Tim Foust when he was only 19. What a talent. right?
@lindanearing47108 ай бұрын
@@Parkjkookie1831 You are entitled to your opinion and so am I.
@christinephilpot50639 ай бұрын
Now you must listen to " Oh Holy Night" and "Mary did you know". They are both gorgeous.
@carolburnett1909 ай бұрын
Adam’s arrangement of this brings it to an unparalleled level.
@marshac77389 ай бұрын
Such an exceptional arrangement by Home Free's own wizard and incomparable vocal percussionist, Adam Rupp ⛄🪄🎄 And such a nice treat to hear Chris Rupp's smooth baritone getting some focus❣️🎼🥰🎶♥️ #HomeFree #HomeFreeDoesChristmasBest
@lrfcowper9 ай бұрын
Adam Rupp's original introduction to this song got thoughtlessly deleted to be replaced by the standard tour date boilerplate. I managed to recover the introduction, which I believe gives some great insight to his thoughts on making this arrangement: On the surface, this arrangement of "Do You Hear What I Hear?" sparks the imagination with different musical themes, and brings life to several different scenes or imagery about the birth of Christ. However, a deeper understanding of the song reveals a call for peace in a chaotic violent world under the simple truth preached by Christ: love. Originally written during the Cuban missile crisis, a parallel can be drawn to any time when the world needs a reminder to love not hate. The theme of competing voices is echoed in the execution of the 4 different vocal parts that come to clarity at the 4th verse and unify with the same message in 5 octaves: "Listen to what I say. Pray for peace, people everywhere." - Adam Rupp
@pamelamccollum52169 ай бұрын
Thank you for putting Adam's intro in your comment! As many times as I've listened to this song, I never knew Adam had done an intro! He's an amazing beatboxer, but more than that, he seems like a truly awesome guy!
@trumpetingangel8 ай бұрын
♥ ♥ ♥ Adam rarely talks on the videos - this was so good to hear. And the beats in this rendition! ♥
@user-pu1bn7gr9f8 ай бұрын
I love that Adam Rupp arranged this one, and his position in the ensemble is FRONT and CENTER - fully deserved :)
@conniecarter99428 ай бұрын
Austin Brown is from my hometown, Tifton, Ga. His father still lives here. The group has performed here several times over the years to sold out shows. They are fabulous to hear live.
@cherylschroeder33449 ай бұрын
I saw them do this live last Saturday, Dec.9th at their holiday concert in Minnesota. It was fabulous and they are fabulous 🥰🥰😊
@balansboy9 ай бұрын
Not normally my favorite Christmas song. But this rendition is fantastic and atop of my Christmas song list. So many complex layers
@hdrider21139 ай бұрын
Love your reaction. Oh Holly Night is so good. Time did the arrangement in high school or just after when he was in another group. It’s amazing. Also Snow Globe is so good and is a Home Free original Christmas song written by Tim. Hope you react to those.
@teniahayzlett59888 ай бұрын
One of many things that HF excells at is choosing the perfect video concepts. It's like the 6th member of the group! ❤❤
@karinjohansen69238 ай бұрын
Almost my favorite Home Free song!!! I listen to it multiple times a year, but especially at Christmas! Tim's bass & Adam's beatboxing is fantastic! Merry Christmas! :)
@lindareynolds84309 ай бұрын
#HOMEFREE!
@Amanda-uc5jq7 ай бұрын
Some of their best harmonies are in How Great thou art and the official video is stunning. The songs they made through COVID are pretty awesome as well with some brilliant effects considering they were separated
@user-eo8sm7dh6d9 ай бұрын
You're going to love this performance, Nick!
@4MissAmanda8 ай бұрын
Ty so much for sharing this new version of one of my most favorite songs. This is definitely my carol for this year - I’m playing every version I can find and putting only the ones that give me chills on my playlist!! Thanks again and have a beautiful, peaceful, and healthy Christmas !🎄
@brendasorenson61869 ай бұрын
This is my favorite HF Christmas carol. There's nothing to compare it to.
@user-dh3pb3xd9p9 ай бұрын
I love this version they did. Just beautiful ❤ from Ontario 🇨🇦
@darlaharrelson64879 ай бұрын
I’m new to your channel. I really like your reaction to this video and song. 🎶 It’s absolutely amazing and soulful. Thank you. #HOMEFREE.
@nickforell18 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@patriciavernon97959 ай бұрын
Adam did an amazing arrangement of this song! They definitely gave it a fresh feel. It was never a favorite of mine until Home Free did it. They are my go to for Christmas music, just ❤ these boys! Thanks for another fun reaction Nick and Merry Christmas! I would check out Joy To The World from 2013, gospel Rob does the lead and I see someone already suggest Warmest Winter.
@rodneysigmon64279 ай бұрын
You really need to check out their versions of "O Holy Night" and "Angels we have heard on High"
@ranmanzongold73109 ай бұрын
I was waiting for the reaction of Tim's slide and the bass drop. I liked it! Thank you for this wonderful reaction.
@gardenlove63569 ай бұрын
You point out so many little things in videos that we probably wouldn't catch. Great reaction. By the way, saw a little clip of the guys saying they won't let Adam do anymore arrangements, this apparently was one of the most complicated and hardest song they've recorded. 😂 leave it to our genius non human Adam. Lol.
@connieharmon24089 ай бұрын
Love #HomeFree
@pamelagoodman75599 ай бұрын
Full of Cheer is a must, and now would be a perfect time😁
@radleyrayne2879 ай бұрын
Just so beautiful!! I also love “O’ Holy Night, How Great Thou Art, Colder Weather” & for New Year “Auld Lang Syne” Great reaction as always! 🎄
@pamelalee15089 ай бұрын
#HomeFree #DoYouHearWhatIHear #NickForell 🌿🎄🌿
@babyfry47759 ай бұрын
Love this one! The arrangement is wonderful (Adam the beatboxer arranged it). I’m surprised the ice castle didn’t come crashing down with Tim’s lows! Adam was crazy good and I loved the wind sound too. All the guys did well. Love it Nick! 🥰
@sallycripe26979 ай бұрын
Their version of "Mary, Did You Know?" is the best! And "O Holy Night" as well. Love your reactions.
@princeartemiichkheidze51399 ай бұрын
it's so awesome by Tim. One of my favorite Tim rumblings
@marciaramirez37919 ай бұрын
Never really cared for this song until Home Free's rendition. It's now on my Christmas play list. It's beautiful! Hope you listen to HF's versions of "Mary Did You Know", "Oh Holy Night" both are breath taking. For a holiday giggle try HF"s "Full of Cheer" and for a romantic Christmas interlude "Snow Globe" both of these last two are HF originals. Wishing you Merry Christmas and the most wonderful holiday season ever.
@sharonmortimer38439 ай бұрын
It was arranged by Adam Rupp the beatboxer. And Austin's beatboxing in the song too. They do an absolutely amazing job with this version of the song. I enjoyed watching your reaction to this song.
@stanrock22259 ай бұрын
Vocal excellence
@peggygross74099 ай бұрын
Wonderful analysis. I actually got to hear them sing this recently and it was spectacular.
@richb3139 ай бұрын
This is a good example of how much talent there is in their entire organization.
@anitawright71699 ай бұрын
This is so very beautiful. The harmonies are out of this world and Tim's bass was amazing! Love your reaction! ♥
@debbiestumm5119 ай бұрын
I never cared for this Christmas song, but I love HF version and listen to it year round. ❤❤❤
@beckiramsey95618 ай бұрын
I really love this take,just like others are saying, this was never one of my most favorite Christmas songs, but this is such an amazing rendition of the song which makes it so unique! The percussion , the harmonies, everything about it is beautiful! Adam did such a great job with the arrangement, even if they all had to work very hard, lol!😂 Great reaction Nick!!❤
@nickforell18 ай бұрын
Thank you Becki!
@user-qp8jh9vl7v9 ай бұрын
So amazing! Adam is a genius. I love this so very much. Thanks for the Home Free reactions
@johnandkitty9 ай бұрын
Great reaction. You might enjoy "Snow Globe." Written by Tim, it's one of my favorites.
@kimmillard69159 ай бұрын
I was so excited when I saw you had reacted to this! I knew you would love it! It’s one of my favorites by them!
@narotsky238 ай бұрын
I can barely operate my phone and I honestly don’t know how I stumbled upon you, but thank you for broadening my music world - Merry Christmas!
@hamblinta8 ай бұрын
Hey Nick! A couple of songs for you to check out…”Snow Globe” and “Christmas In LA” as well as “Listen To the Music” and “Thinking Out Loud/Lets Get It On”
@dianel2229 ай бұрын
Here for the bass hand! 💜👇
@weslennon34259 ай бұрын
It's an Ice Castle, as mentioned by Home Free at the end of the video. One I would recommend as a Non-Christmas song, just to hear how perfect their haremonies are. I will blow your mind. Liked your raction, outstanding. Plus, I just subbed to your channel.
@vinnieblair85769 ай бұрын
Thank you! #HomeFree
@davelang75419 ай бұрын
saw them live this week. Of course, given the date, they did this song. Freaking amazing that it can sound sooooo good live. These guys are unreal. and Nick. so glad you picked up on so much of what makes this what I think is Home Free's best arrangement. (Although Mayday pushes hard at number two for me.)
@charleneclaassen9 ай бұрын
Beautiful every time!
@stefparthemore15629 ай бұрын
You can always tell when Tim is going low...his hand always goes down!
@todderickson24359 ай бұрын
This isn't just my favorite Home Free Christmas song....this is my favorite Home Free song period. Absolutely phenomenal. Love that they filmed it where they got their start: here in my state of Minnesota! Great reaction!
@denise_landry9 ай бұрын
Great reaction NIck ~ thanks. Merry Christmas! 🎄🍟
@dianeritthaler77928 ай бұрын
Soooooo AMAZING ❤🎉
@kmwwrench9 ай бұрын
To me, Adam's arrangement of this song is the best arrangement of any Christmas song, ever. And I never really liked this song. Now I listen to it every morning to start my day out right. I suggest O Holy Night (arranged by Tim), Angels We Have Heard on High (arranged by Chris) or What Child Is This (also arranged by Chris and on his channel). All are gorgeous.
@teresacartwright54069 ай бұрын
I'd never cared for this song until I saw/heard them sing it - the arrangement, singing and harmonies are fantastic and the beatboxing is crazy. If you haven't seen "Mary Did You Know" - every time I've watched it I still get cold chills. Thanks for playing this & your analysis.
@vickiadkins98449 ай бұрын
Adam's masterful arrangement
@hamblinta9 ай бұрын
Hi Nick! Try “Mary Did You Know” it’s much more recent and really done well. Also, a few others are “Hillbilly Bone,” “Listen By the Music” which is a cover of the Dolby Bros. Classic and “Butts Remix.” Merry Christmas!
@terramorris51889 ай бұрын
Great reaction if you like this video you should see homefree do this song live
@marymulligan30539 ай бұрын
Great reaction
@lindaroselevin21919 ай бұрын
They are great.
@JoanN639 ай бұрын
For me one of the best arranged songs, or perhaps the best, of Home Free. So impressive! The phenomenal beatboxing/vocal percussion , the overwhelming bass(notes), the great harmonies, the sound effects, colors, etc. in such a beautiful but cold scenery. I could listen and watch this all the time. A lot happens, but not that it is disturbing. Just amazing.
@Beekindalways-oj2cl8 ай бұрын
I just Subscribed. Great Review from a Home Fire. Merry Christmas and God Bless 🎄🙏🏼✝️
@miamidolphinsfan9 ай бұрын
One of their very best Nick !
@roybarbara47569 ай бұрын
Absolute genius! Love it, love it, love it. One of their best!
@dianeritthaler77928 ай бұрын
Tim and Austin must have froze thier butts off since thier both from the South 😂
@pennygarrity3866 ай бұрын
I HATED this song until I heard this version. Adam's talent is phenomenal. Now if he or one of the others could do an arrangement of the 12 Days of Christmas that would make me love it or even like it, they would be true miracle workers.
@katherinenoggle58569 ай бұрын
FULL OF CHEER! Tim Foust original.
@EileenMuza-h4s9 ай бұрын
Excellent 😊😊😊
@Princess_karen8 ай бұрын
No one does it better
@glendamcgrady12449 ай бұрын
So imaginative--both arrangement and visuals.
@user-mo3et2lr7y7 ай бұрын
Adam is a two time world champion. Cara
@georgefisher19959 ай бұрын
Perhaps my second least favorite Christmas song, one step above “Little Drummer Boy”, these guys have elevated it to one of my favorites! When you remove the trite, over repetition, and add talent and originality, a song becomes a different entity.
@4MissAmanda8 ай бұрын
Ty so much for sharing this new version of one of my most favorite songs. This is definitely my carol for this year - I’m playing every version I can find and putting only the ones that give me chills on my playlist!! Thanks again and have a beautiful, peaceful, and healthy Christmas !🎄