French Fry First Time hearing Adam Rupp Drum Solo (Home Free Spring Tour of 2015) Amazing Beatboxing

[@rcinsley]

Great reaction, "French Fry!" Adam's the best beat boxer out of all the top a cappella groups. This was a great display of his unbelievable talent, but you'll hear him do even more in the various Home Free performances. One of the main reasons HF's "Man of Constant Sorrow" is so popular is Adam's imitations of the harmonica and "jaw harp." When you have the pleasure of reacting to MoCS, pay close attention to the sounds behind the singers -- that's Adam!

[@mjackson780]

Chance did the jaw harp in "Man of Constant Sorrow" not Adam.

[@rcinsley]

@@mjackson780 Thanks for the correction...these guys are all so multi-talented that it's hard to guess what they'll do next! That's why they are so exciting!!

[@tomhansen4576]

I believe Chance made the jaw harp sound in that one.

[@clairejoseph288]

I absolutely love #Adamrupp

[@pickin4you]

This man is the percussion of the group, but he is also a great singer.

[@mistermoneyinthebanktylers3111]

Adam Rupp is actually a trained trumpet player. This helped him learn the breath control necessary to be a beat-boxer.

[@coolHawk_]

And his double/triple tonguing

[@suzanneyoung8011]

@@coolHawk_ ahhh that explains it. Thanks.

[@Demonpixyb]

I've been playing trumpet for 23 years and I can't do that lol

[@beernutjr]

It's amazing how your eyes light up when you enjoy a song!

[@mettesrensen6116]

P.S. Remember this is 5 years ago , he is much better now , it is hard to believe but it is true

[@DasWolf1968]

Yes, it is hard to believe, but Adam is a lot better, and still challenging himself and other beatboxers.

[@rickwallace8747]

I'm 61 and I that was one of the best crazyist thing I have ever heard. And watching your face on how much you were into it was priceless. Great reaction Stay Safe 😍 😍

[@mistermoneyinthebanktylers3111]

He has added to this solo a trumpet part and a Michael Jackson dance routine. There is a video of him doing this in Germany.

[@mannylopez42]

Marie, your english is so much better now than before you've made a wonderful improvement. Keep up the good work.

[@korritaranis672]

As you can see, they don't take themselves too seriously. They always keep things a bit lighter, while mastering their music. Plus, the drum solo is even more impressive in person.

[@kareng1894]

And this is an old video. He has gotten better. The others do it a little also. The song 9 to 5 performed live is the best example, but you catch them all making odd sounds in other videos. It's amazing to think that music started out with no instruments. Now when people sing without them it's amazing. Thank you! ^_^

[@LeandraSilvio]

It's amazing how he does this!! He's a freak of nature!! 🤣😂❤❤❤

[@firemetalhead5863]

Not gonna lie Adam is wayyyyyy more talented than I thought he was.... I had no clue he had that much skill wow...

[@patrickhumphreys5851]

Baby girl welcome to Home Free please enjoy your trip down the rabbit hole, it's a great ride kid.

[@larrykoehn1527]

Yes this is the guy I wanted you to see from home free :-)

[@joanwharff6483]

I’ve seen him live.....WOW Is the only word !!! He is truly AMAZING !!!!! You would Love them ALL !!!!!

[@FrenchTastic]

🥺😍

[@jasonbamburg2061]

I only just found you among SO MUCH stuff to see, and found new things thanks to your reactions. Thank you!

[@WolfsbaneHollow]

And he is doing a solo during a concert, that gives the other guys a break, then he continues to beat box during the whole concert. The announcement at the beginning was Tim Foust, the bass singer of the group, but yes, between Adam's beat boxing and Tim's bass, and some of the other guys have instruments that they can imitate with their voices, it always sounds as if there are instruments, but their songs are ALL acapella

[@michaelesgro9506]

The most impressive thing to me is his simulation of the mounted/rack tom sounds, like how he gets the subtle timbre going from mid to high tom in rapid fills. It is really one of the most extraordinary musical things I have ever seen and I have been playing guitar and in to all kinds of music for over 40 years.

[@pickin4you]

Also, the guy who spoke first, which is the bass singer, when it is needed, he sounds like someone playing a string bass. Home Free is my favorite group of this type. They have a group of awesome vocalists.

[@janeames1513]

i love how you have adopted the name "French Fry"...the best of both worlds..as i said in another post of yours Adam Rupp is the best vocal percussionist in the country..no one even comes close to his skills..welcome aboard the fry train

[@danw1955]

Now *THAT* was impressive, right down to the 'double bass' drum!! The fact that he does this while he mimics the moves of a real drummer, speaks volumes about the amount of talent that Adam has. Thanks Marie, I seem to have missed this one somewhere along the line.😁😍👍👍

[@kipvold5324]

Your face says it all! The human voice can replicate any sound!

[@bethcoussou]

I could see how shocked you were of his talent! He is so talented, it’s ridiculous! I enjoyed your reaction!

[@vickihandel3620]

Isn’t Adam fantastic! He’s such a freak of nature! I’m always amazed at how talented he is with beatboxing! He works hard to increase his skills and develop new techniques! Always amazed by his skills because he also sings beautifully, arranges music for the group occasionally and plays multiple instruments

[@scotthritz6641]

I think you do great reactions and are such a gorgeous young lady!!! I love watching you with your excitement in seeing these new videos of different groups!! Your smile makes my day!!! Love ya!!🤗❤️👍🏻

[@floridareedsreviews]

Adam Rupp goes so far beyond "beat boxing." He's a vocal percussionist. But beyond that, he also has a beautiful tenor voice.

[@aussieallens383]

That was fun! I have heard some home free, but never that drum solo. Very impressive, and I appreciate the effort you go to in reacting in English so I can enjoy these as well.

[@nannachez]

I love the French Fry, welcome to being a fan of the best A Capella group around, head phones would help you but just sit back & enjoy what they enjoy giving us, a happy place, a smile & sometimes jaw dropping moments :)

[@aussiepete9924]

Yass!! Simply amazing and outstanding.

[@franciscomaia]

Hi, he is out of this world. amazing! love from Portugal

[@nancypriddy4382]

I have been to 6 Home Free concerts and they will blow you away. Adam's performance is amazing. Tim's low bass notes vibrate your chair and your body. You not only hear but you feel the music when live. You should check out Peter Hollens and Tim Foust do Misty Mountains. At the very end you can see that the camera is vibrating from Tim's bass notes.

[@markhilliard4037]

I'd never seen this one!! Awesome...thanks for highlighting this talent!!

[@quiltie1774]

He won the world beatboxing championship two years in a row! I love your reactions!

[@johnculley5852]

Another interesting drum solo is by the Dutch Safri drum Duo on an MTV performance with the British female string quartet called Bond entitled "Bond and Safri Duo" on KZbin.

[@djfromfla3105]

Haha!!! How cute and adorable are you reacting to Adam Rupps' drum solo. Yeah, Adam is just amazing and one the best I've heard. Thanks for taking the time to react to him. I look forward to more Home Free reactions from you. Maybe you can react to Home Frees' cover of " Mayday " by Cam and also "Can't stop this feeling" by Justin Timberlake. I think you will enjoy these 2 covers. Thanks again....Take care and be safe!!!

[@kirby1ist]

I love your reactions , and Adam is AMAZING

[@louellamoyer5578]

Loved watching your reaction to Adam! He is so great...His voice amazes me. Man of Constant sorrow..he does the mouth harp, it's totally mind blowing! Stay safe!

[@tmt7265]

French Fry, I too am amazed at Adam's unbelievable talent. Most people are.

[@FuzzyMarineVet]

Adam Rupp may not need a drum set to do his solo, but he knows where every piece is placed.

[@rebeccacondon1729]

Love your reaction... They are a talented group...

[@steveray9655]

You should also check out their video of "I'm All Right", from the show "The Sing-Off". They performed it with one of the groups that they were competing against. One of the judges said that it included the show's first "beatbox-off".

[@lisastrejcek4308]

I got to see them live and he did a solo! It was awesome!

[@joeseay2883]

Marie it's so good to see a beautiful woman without tattoos on her arms!. Please stay natural like God made you. Love your show.

[@susanwahl6322]

He’s even better now.

[@robinhowes7754]

That was just SOMETHING ELSE.

[@Cindyannef]

I love this performance, but it's from 5 years ago and he's improved so much more since then. Here is a link to one that he did 11 months ago, and you will be totally amazed at just how much more he does now. Actually, he's added so many other sounds to his act such as a Harmonica, Fog Horns, a ships horn, and a whole host of other sounds you'll find in the newest album and video's from their Dive Bar Saints tour. I don't think there is a sound this guy can't emulate. Loved the look on your face when he started, can't imagine how shocked you'd be, if you watched his newest solo act. They had a European Tour earlier this year, but had to cut it short because of the Covid Virus outbreak. They will be back again, just as soon as it's safe for them to travel again.

[@oneknight55]

After a couple of seconds, you can see the drum set. haha I really like your reaction. Thank you for sharing this.

[@jankreps5115]

Listen to HF song “Man f Constant Sorrow”. Where Adam does an amazing harmonic performance mid way through! Really Nice Reaction!!

[@bjsandusky9848]

I have seen the group and Adam perform twice live...what an experience!

[@kennymanning9507]

That is Amazing!

[@annebishop9634]

I’ve seen him do that in concert. It’s extraordinary!

[@user-David-Alan]

The first beatboxer I ever heard was a guy from France on a French tv show. His name was Joseph. If you look up French Beatboxer his video comes up. I think you will enjoy it. I just looked it up and it is still on KZbin.

[@travisrussell9166]

If they ever come anywhere near you, go see them live. I have seen them live twice. Amazing show they put on.

[@according2petey25]

WOW. MARIE LIKES TO SAY WOW ALOT. LOL KEEP SMILING ANGEL EYES.

[@markkmiecik9797]

He has a very good singing voice too. There are maybe half a dozen songs where he only sings. One of those is 'How Great Thou Art'.

[@johnwilliams5301]

I thought you would like this and I loved your reaction. I will continue to be a big fan of theirs and of your reactions

[@terryhartle8025]

LOL light is fine cute as ever !! i enjoy your reaction its so real and just you.

[@kevinroberts9580]

First times seeing your channel, watching your beautiful eyes reacting to what you're hearing is the best part. OMG you're cute 😉😁😍

[@leapatterson2014]

Adam has won numerous beatboxing competitions. Home Free really scored when they got him. He is amazing!

[@roberthudson1959]

Adam and Chris Rupp FOUNDED Home Free.

[@rodconner9079]

Believe it or not ... Adam does this while the other guys are on break! So, not only is he doing the regular show... he does his own little thing; rarely getting rest. But Yes --- to see these guys LIVE (which I had to see for myself!) is even better (imagine that!). I will see them again. Funny thing -- My daughter who was 10 at the time said that Home Free doesn't spend a lot of time and money on transport (for their equipment (instruments) ... they just tell Adam to get in the car!!! (about fell over on that one!). Be Safe

[@jameskoralewski1006]

Now you are ready to react to a Home Free classic titled "How Great Thou Art".

[@sallymaria]

I loved watching your reaction to this, but I'm sorry to hear about your tooth. I hope it feels better soon. When Adam started Home Free with his brother Chris, they needed somebody to be the beat-boxer, so Adam decided to teach himself - 20 years later he is one of the best in the world. He can put on a wonderful performance like this, and then go back to sounding exactly like a drum machine in the background of a song. I hope you react to more Home Free - they are such a fun, talented group.

[@cptt8216]

Adam is always enjoyable. For the ultimate musician beatboxer I recommend is Kevin Olusola or KO from Pentatonix. He has his own channel and everything there is exceptional! He can play the cello and beatbox at the same time, it's amazing.

[@mannylopez42]

WOW

[@amybly6191]

Loved your reaction!

[@World-as-i-c-it]

Love your reaction little lady, he is fantastic, best I’ve ever heard.

[@mikepearson8989]

... I know this is 2 years old but man was it Cool 👌!! Thanks for reacting to it. I always wondered how he did that!! Looking forward to future reactions from you 🙂

[@simonjonsson2176]

Never stop what you are doing! Love from Sweden!

[@miamidolphinsfan]

His talent is other-worldly !!! Please react to MORE Home Free !!!

[@redhatpat9387]

Even when you have the privilege of seeing them LIVE in concert, it's still hard to believe all of those sounds are actually coming from him. Their show was amazing. I only wish I had already had my hearing aids before I attended because I missed soooooooooooo much - mostly the on stage banter. :(

[@riverboatmedia3947]

Check out Home Free Man of Constant Sorrow or Butts Remix!

[@daveg2291]

Great reaction beautiful lady you are awesome

[@michaelchattick3589]

As an old man who can only stpp and wheeze after 100 yards of stumbling about, my question is: 'How he finds time to catch his breath? I was out of breath just sitting here in his first 30 seconds. Never could sing worth a damn but always found wonderment in music. I have since long years gave up wishing others "Good Day" for a day is too short a time; Instead I tell everyone: "Have a good life". So here is my wish to you of having a good life and for you tonever never quit searching for all the wonderment of how music effects our souls.

[@mettesrensen6116]

He has 2 nicknames 1 FREAK OF NATURE , you can hear why lol , 2 SPITTER , in the live videos he stands alone on one side of the stage because the guys was tired of him spitting during his beatboxing . You have to love them

[@jeffstumpf9129]

There's no spit valve in an a cappella group.

[@yellowbeardjamesgibson9297]

Just going Back to catch up.! Like Button Illuminated !!!

[@quiltie1774]

He started out as a trumpet player. That made it a bit easier to convert to beatboxing. He majored in music in college.

[@charlesbutzow1924]

Marie, thank you for your reaction. It was the best I've seen in a long time. I loved your honest enthusiasm, no hype just real emotion. It sounds like you are just getting started in the world of reaction videos. I suspect you know that there is a vast number of videos you can react to even if you were to limit yourself to a cappella. As a very curious person you are going to find all sorts of videos to respond to. I hope you have a great deal of fun. Meanwhile, there are plenty of Home Free videos to react to. I'm sure you will get recommendations for videos such as "Man of Constant Sorrow", "End of the Road", "Mayday", "Helplessly Hoping", "How Great Thou Art", and many more that have that "WOW" factor. I hope you take the time to react to some of there silly ones like "All about the Bass", "Champagne Taste on a Beer Budget". The guys are being silly but the singing is always great. I also recommend watching some videos of their live performances. It will give you an idea of how good Home Free is as all round entertainers. For a person who's first language is French you speak English very well. There are some rough edges of course but there also are whole sections that sound as if your first language is English. To my ears your English has a middle American accent like they use in movies and on television. Nicely done!!! I'm looking forward to seeing a lot more of you. Please take good care of yourself and have a wonderful time.

[@FrenchTastic]

Aw thank you☺😆

[@ephennell4ever]

Wow! I can't believe I just found this video! Your expressions during this were *great* to watch! Loved this! Adam and Kevin O. (of Pentatonix) are the two best beat-boxers around (IMO); they just concentrate on doing 'their own thing', with different kinds of sounds for each of them. I think the two of them should do some collaborations together! Don't you think so?!? I think they could probably do music together like nobody else can! P.S.- the part where he was doing the sound of the Australian native's didgeridoo was absolutely *stunning!* And yes, the various sounds are rough on the mouth; you have to constantly practice, for two reasons ... -1- the muscles of the mouth and throat have to be 'kept in shape', if they lose their strength or you don't practice enough you'll lose the ability to make the sounds properly, and ... -2- not practicing for quite a while will lead to the *skin* in various parts of the mouth *going soft* - literally! If he stopped doing those sounds for 8 or 10 months, the skin would soften-up and doing things like this 'drum solo' performance would make the skin in his mouth sore, like if you slapped (even lightly!) an area on your arm or leg for 3 or 4 minutes non-stop!

[@matthewstrader1568]

Adam is awesome. Need to check out oZealous.

[@rickbyce5875]

You so sweet. Ya totally amazing.

[@solarrookie6022]

May I suggest "Think A Little Less" as a video to watch as it gives you beautiful harmony, sweet lyrics and a good example of different instrument sounds they can make in the background - guitars, drums, etc. The video also has great ideas for date nights. Please enjoy.

[@BIGJOE9551]

He Can do a lot more than that harmonica, violin, trumpet, bugs.. all kinds and sounds it’s crazy!

[@cajunsamgaming4061]

I swear, Adam has to be part Alien 😂😂😂

[@bearkobb7413]

Adam with his beatboxing and Tim with his supernatural octave range...both mutant freaks of nature.

[@robinwalker9471]

Here's a funny... Where there was an advert part way through this video, it happened to be an advert for "War of the Worlds" on Audible. It was a short clip of Michael Sheen, reading "Few men even considered the possibility of life on other planets, and yet..." *skip add*, *Adam drops the bass*.

[@cajunsamgaming4061]

Robin Walker 😂😂😂😂😂

[@GrandmasGoneGamingLW]

@@robinwalker9471 I love that! ;-)

[@marv379]

Wow never hear that! wow ..thanks

[@BizarreSmalls]

you should see what happens when a beatboxer gets a loopstation. Beatboxers are seriously cool artists. Dave Crowe, Tom Thumb, Reeps One, Napom, and many others (I'm personally a fan of Mr Wobbles. I love it when he makes songs on stream to rave and stuff)

[@ahmedjalal4038]

Yeeees nice girl,he s amazing🏵️🌸🌺🥀🌹☺️🇲🇦

[@MichaelMollard]

Great reaction. Tres bien 😊 I had the same reaction, and I was probably expecting it a little more than you. Some of my favourites recommendations from Home Free is 'Can't stop the feeling', 'Mayday', and 'Thinking out loud/let's get it on'. Really hope you enjoy them.

[@rcinsley]

Good choices, but put "Mayday" after a couple more of their "regular" songs. You can't appreciate it fully until you're familiar with their voices and the parts they usually sing.

[@MichaelMollard]

@@rcinsley true.. I was thinking that as I typed it. I actually recommend listening to many of their Christmas songs, to get a sense of the variety and skills/strengths they each have.😊.

[@rcinsley]

@@MichaelMollard I agree, but at the same time hope she saves the Christmas songs until we're getting into the Christmas season.

[@MichaelMollard]

@@rcinsley I enjoy some of them so much I rewatch just for the wonderful arrangement.. But 'normal' people probably would be best to wait. Thankfully, I'm not 'normal' 😏

[@rcinsley]

@@MichaelMollard I know. Their music is so good that it's punishment to wait -- like forcing a child to sit in a candy store and look but not touch!

[@markmclendon8621]

French Fry, love it

[@DougRayPhillips]

If you're going to watch Pentatonix (which is a great idea), here's a small preview of their Beatboxer, Kevin Olusola. This is a solo vid. When performing with PTX, Kevin mostly does beatboxing and background vocals. But sometimes he does a lead vocal, and sometimes they have him play cello (they're not quite as pure acapella as Home Free, but when they do use an instrument they make it plain). Kevin is a graduate of Yale. Also went to Berklee College of Music. Speaks English, Spanish and Mandarin. Plays multiple instruments, got started at age 4. Developed the technique of "celloboxing" that you see here. In this vid, he plays cello lines, sings, beatboxes with his mouth, does a couple other things, and controls the looping software to being the recordings back around when he wants them so he can multilayer himself on the fly. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3jNmGRvaM1nhc0

[@stephanginther9051]

Adam Rupp is a founding member of the group, but you may notice that he kind of hides in the background a lot. He beat boxes in nearly all their stuff but he _very rarely_ sings. I'm given to understand getting him to sing takes a lot of convincing because oddly enough he's shy. You will see though that Home Free members take turns as 'lead singer'. They will have several videos featuring one member then switch who that is after. Its a great system. Anyway, please react to their cover, 'Think A Little Less' it will really give you an overview of them.

[@coolfeet1]

I recognize you from quite a few reaction channels comments.

[@garylushman615]

Adam Rupp was two times world beatboxing champion

[@cheryljohnson733]

More Home Free please! I love their cover of In The Blood. It's wonderful and moving. thx

[@irishwolf9872]

If you are looking for a further demonstration of what he can do. Listen to house party and mab of constant sorrow

[@debbiehall9091]

He is amazing

[@rayc2993]

Adam Rupp and his brother started Home Free. Adam does all of the instruments that you hear in their music with ONLY HIS OWN VOICE. Enjoy all of home free's music.

[@mikegray-ehnert3238]

Check out Man of Constabt Sorrow by Home Free and rheir Butts Remix!

[@Rose-tb2vz]

Ouah impressionnant 😃👏👏👍

[@dorothykellogg6812]

You should here his "Harmonica"

[@brandonhicks6177]

To answer ur question it take extreme amount of hours of practice and no it doesn't hurt if u do it correctly it just takes alote of energy and yes u will get tiyerd at some point

[@randallstrozier7097]

Adam is pretty remarkable.