Home Free 'Crazy' Vocal Coach Reaction

'Crazy' is a true classic. Willie Nelson wrote it but it became a household song when Patsy Cline released her sublime recording in 1961. Austin Brown's incredible high tenor vocals and the boys in perfect harmony lead to a few surprise discoveries.
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[@ppresley9208]

I'm obsessed with Home Free's talent ... all of them are so unique ... together , they are perfect !

[@rachelginter3616]

Amen..well said..

[@wandarussell5983]

I obsessed with them to!! Especially Austin and his Tenor Voice!! He’s amazingly talented!!❤❤❤

[@charleneclaassen]

Check out AUSTIN'S channel. First I want you to watch his DANNY BOY. It's very short, but he made me cry after two words. Next watch BRING HIM HOME. PLEASE!!!!

[@terrichristenson432]

I agree completely, his "Danny Boy" gives me chills every time I listen. And "Bring Him Home" is just superb !!

[@bryanmclarty5140]

This is such a simple, yet lovely song. The fellas perform it so well that once again, one loses the awareness that there are no instruments. Ok, William, time to take a closer look at more of what Rob can do. I recommend Country Roads, End of the Road and Bless the Broken Road. Road theme here?!? Have fun and enjoy! 😊

[@whyme7996]

Rob...the Bearded Wonder is always my #1 Home Free member. His voice isn't what is constantly pushed as THE type of voice to swoon over like Austin or Tim.. but I've never heard a more balanced and beautiful bit of ear candy than I have from that man!

[@meemermarie1977]

If u want a song of tim and chance lead, check out their cover of dire straits “brothers in arms”. I would condider this song to be one of their master pieces

[@patriciamcl54]

Thank you once again for a perceptive and knowledgeable reaction. What stands out to me is a common Austin approach, interspersing long held notes with the conversational tone you noted. Plus my eternal puzzlement as to where he keeps his lungs. Breath control is all very well, and Austin really shows it off here, but you've got to have somewhere to put the breath. Instead of building up the midriff muscles, he continues as skinny as a rake. The band does a lovely job here. This is about as much doo-wop as I can take, but there is enough beautifully harmonised movement (and tactful vocal percussion) to keep it interesting and to allow the emotion ro come through.

[@BangkokVoiceCoach]

I think he uses very little air when he sings, either by design (his plan) or by nature (his anatomy). His vocal cords are slim and need very little to vibrate. I know he’s skinny but he’s athletic. ❤️

[@peterholmes2485]

Love this beautiful song 💕 and I love your reactions 💕

[@BangkokVoiceCoach]

It really is a gorgeous song. ❤️🙏

[@denise_landry]

You are so right about letting one person sing the lead - Home Free's arrangements are so smart! Loving your reactions/analyses so much. Thanks William, thoroughly enjoyed this. Happy New Year! 🎆🍟

[@BangkokVoiceCoach]

Thank you Denise. Happy 2023 to you too. - Will

[@lindanearing4710]

Home Free's arrangements always fit perfectly whatever song they are performing. Sometimes just one soloist is best, sometimes multiple textures in voices is better. They always seem to make the very best musical choices. That there are no egos in Home Free so they serve the music, rather than trying to make the music serve them is the main reason why they always put out the most wonderful music. They have knocked it out of the ball park yet again. This is gorgeous. Great reaction.

[@csutton161]

I love that Austin sang it in the same key as Patsy, and the backup by the rest of the group is excellent.. HF is my favorite musicians/singers, and everything I've heard them do is PERFECT. I just found you today and love your reactions. I've always wanted to visit Thailand, jelly!! Love your reaction

[@second1387]

Hello there! I am new to your channel and I would like to suggest you an artist that you might haven't reacted yet. I found you from your Dimash reactions and by searching your channel, you have done reactions on Dimash, Angelina, Diana, and Marcelito Pomoy which all I loved and believe got alien talents. With those people, I recommend you to please react to an artist named Morissette Amon (Moh - ree - set Ah - mon). She is currently 26 years old and dubbed as Asia's Phoenix🔥🦅. She was named after the Canadian🇨🇦 musician Alanis Morissette. She has the same nationality as Marcelito Pomoy (Filipino🇵🇭) and they both are actually best friends in real life. As much as you expect so much to Dimash's talent, I believe you should expect the same to Morissette's cuz she is also an alien👽 If you wish to react to her then for starters, I always suggest her performances of her original Filipino song "Akin Ka Na Lang", her cover of "Rise Up", and her cover of "Never Enough", all LIVE at Wish 107.5. I also like how you analyze and react so it would be a pleasure if you react to Morissette too🥰 I want you to add her to your collection of alien newly generated artists👍❤️ Thanks!

[@joanwharff6483]

Oh, Yes…Austin’s voice was totally Perfect for this song …..he’s just AMAZINGLY INCREDIBLY TALENTED …JUST SAW THEM THE OTHER NIGHT & was Blown away…..They were sooooo gooood…..WOWZA 🙃😵‍💫💥🔥‼️❤️

[@carinalindberg7377]

Happy New Year! I agree that they made the right decision to have Austin sing the full lead for this, but with that said, I never feel that it takes away from the focus and intention of a song when they do share the lead between them. For me it usually creates more depth to the meaning of the songs when they do. This song, however, needed it till be just Austin. They are really good at remaining, and even enhancing, the meaning of the lyrics and music of any song.

[@susanjervey4403]

For a different "lineup" featuring Tim and Chance, check out Home Free's cover of Folsom Prison Blues.

[@wbish3]

Would love to see your reaction to Austin singing Bring Him Home. It's fabulous.

[@sallycripe2697]

Oh my, yes!

[@michaelfrazier1971]

Loved your analysis of this remarkable tune, and Austin's performance of it! Thanks for sharing!

[@BangkokVoiceCoach]

Yes it’s a beautifully constructed song!

[@nanettetredoux7613]

Beautiful singing by Austin, but just listen to that bass! The song is so simple, direct, and relatable, it resonates with anyone who has gone through a bad breakup. Austin's voice is really very high - even when he speaks. I much prefer his singing voice.

[@terrichristenson432]

I Love both his speaking voice and singing voice.

[@BangkokVoiceCoach]

The bass is lovely and you’re right it doesn’t get rather eclipsed by Austin’s shiny high voice. You have great ears. ❤️

[@miamidolphinsfan]

Patsy Cline would have approved I'm sure ! Only Home Free could take such an iconic classic like this and perform it perfectly

[@kathyconlon6593]

Austin and the guys did such an awesome job singing Crazy i ❤ it Thank you Home Free 😊

[@conniestone2806]

I love your great insightful reactions so much! And of course I love that you love Home Free like we all do and especially my favorite, Austin! I wondered if you've heard him do Tears in Heaven (wow) and also singing At Last in the same key as Etta James. (incredible) They are all so talented and I love the group, have been to 7 live shows and cannot wait for the next one! But I can't ever get enough of Austin's solo music. I loved him singing Georgia on My Mind. As you said, he can bring all the emotion and the way he can hold out every word, every note, just makes it so special. Thanks again for all your great comments. Love seeing you there in Thailand! Take care.

[@itzel1735]

I’m envious you’ve seen them so many times. I have tickets for later this year. My first HF concert.

[@chilcootchicks4968]

I love Home Free, and I really love how you review their songs. You have such passion and feeling.

[@BangkokVoiceCoach]

This excites me … 😂🙄🤩

[@sherryschoenlein8951]

I have a few reactions to Home Free that just make me happy, I watch them over & over, & I already know this is going to be going on that list. Thank You for noticing Austin is singing Crazy in the same key as Patsy, you are one of the few that I know of that have mentioned that, for that alone you are on my top reactors list. I've so enjoyed watching you explore our guy's, & I always love your analysis!! Happy New Year William, I look forward to continuing down the HF rabbit hole with you. 🍟❤️🍟

[@BangkokVoiceCoach]

Thank you dear Sherry. I just had to point out that they were singing exactly the same notes at the same pitch, hence I split the phrase to make the point very clear! Thanks for valuing that. Will x

[@kmwwrench]

I love this. The Patsy Cline version is one of the very few "traditional" country songs that I enjoy, so i was a little fearful when this showed up originally. What if they ruined it for me? Ha! As if. Such a wonderful job. Adam's laid back percussion is perfect. The backing harmonies are heavenly. And, of course, Austin kills it, yet again. To really see them "in jail", look at their Folsom Prison Blues. Happy New Year!

[@carladewitt1947]

Or Unchained Melody.

[@BangkokVoiceCoach]

Absolutely must look at the Folsom. Thanks. ❤️🎶

[@kmwwrench]

@@carladewitt1947 Absolutely!

[@anitawright7169]

Austin has such an awesome voice. Home Free did an awesome job with this song. Love your reaction!

[@sallycripe2697]

One that features Rob and Austin...2 country singers trying opera. They do very well!

[@BangkokVoiceCoach]

Yes it’s really good. My first ever Home Free experience! kzbin.info/www/bejne/j32wY4hvqLehnc0

[@whyme7996]

I adore Home Free. They are the only group that I listen to on a regular basis. However, that doesn't mean I stan for all of their versions of songs. This is one that is not on my playlist because it is missing an interior heart ache that the original has. It's good but not a patch upon the original. Austin has a wonderful voice. Even though, at times, I find him far too nasal. There are other times, like for When A Man Loves a Woman...where he doesn't do the overly nasal thing and just BELTS IT! He outshone the original for me on that one.

[@BangkokVoiceCoach]

The original is impossible to surpass. Patsy C apparently did it in one take. The voice is so wonderful and, tragically, it became even more iconic because she died two years later.

[@pamelaneal6537]

Enjoying your reactions to HF. Listen to Mayday or Country Roads next. When they share the lead it adds to the performance.

[@marlahudgins7038]

I just subscribed for more HOME FREE

[@katrinaprescott5911]

If you check out Austin's own KZbin channel, you will find him singing "At Last"... In the same key as Etta James. And not only that, he hits those notes sitting down...

[@MarielleSweden]

I was just about to say that too. 😄

[@whyme7996]

Etta James and Patsy Cline were both Contraltos

[@BangkokVoiceCoach]

Great song!! I’ll check it out.

[@eschultz19661]

If you are going to keep reacting to Homefree then don’t do Mayday until you have seen about 6 others first

[@BangkokVoiceCoach]

I will take your advice !! 😎

[@tedharvick9010]

I'd love to see your take on Home Free, How Great Thou Art.

[@Ines-rn1si]

❤👍🌺

[@willwoll3138]

You need to check out some of the others taking the lead (and their fun side). My suggestions: Rob "Bless the Broken Road", Chance "Sea Shanty Medley" or "Folsom Prison Blues", Tim "Champagne Taste (on a Beer Budget). Also "Man of Constant Sorrow" and "Butts Remix". Then once you are very familiar with all of them, you MUST watch "Mayday".

[@georgefisher1995]

THAT is, absolutely quintessential, what Barbershop singing needed to evolve into. It grabs you, no matter what you claim to like.

[@StacyRee]

Just beautiful! 🥰🥺🥰 Another lovely Home Free reaction! I think you would really enjoy Home Free's version of the song Mayday by Cam. The whole ensemble just blows everyone away! 💯 Thailand is gorgeous! Those dragons are phenomenal! 💚

[@jeffreyjacobs390]

Lead on this - Austin- does on his own with accompaniment - Etta James = "AT LAST" ..... also in the same KEY !!! And that is not low register for a woman !!! The guy can flat out SING !!!

[@jamesbassett1484]

Long ago,on David Letterman Show,Willie Nelson joked that his working title for thissong was "Stupid."

[@par500dragon7]

🤣😜

[@BangkokVoiceCoach]

Omg thank Goodness he changed!!

[@jamesbassett1484]

@@BangkokVoiceCoach I don't know, it has a cerrtain ring. "Stupid,stupid for feeling so lonely.I'mstupid , stupid for feeling so bue..."

[@ArleneAdkinsZell]

Thank you for an excellent reaction, for sharing your experience and knowledge. Please listen to Austin's cover of Etta James' At Last.

[@edwinjdunn7224]

I can’t help but comment on how lovely your reactions are. They are beautiful. The sound, the editing, the commentary, and the setting all work together so well. I don’t quite know how to articulate it, but I feel so satisfied in the end.

[@crhenningride]

To me Austin just tipped over into other worldiness with his voice...compare his and Patsy's version, it will surprise you

[@debbiehall9091]

I'm so obsessed with Home Free. These boys can possibly do a bad song. Too should CK out When a Man Loves a Woman.

[@minneyruth]

🥰🥰

[@wendischambach6181]

Since you mentioned the video, did you catch that the "couple" featured in it are the only ones wearing just socks while they're dancing, a throw back to the sock hop dances in the past. Great ear to catch that they did it in Patsy's original key. Thanks for the reaction.

[@par500dragon7]

Just subbed! Really enjoy the background information and your insight and analysis. I'd love to see your explore Voiceplay, another acapella group. As different from Home Free and PTX as can be, but wonderful in their own unique style!

[@BangkokVoiceCoach]

Thanks for the suggestions. 🙏🇹🇭

[@danagiffin5492]

I just discovered your channel and enjoying watching you react to Home Free and Austin Brown. Since you like Crazy and doing in the same key, you should listen to Austin Singing "At Last" Sung in same key as Etta James. Very good as well.

[@BangkokVoiceCoach]

Oh wow - I'm right away Googling that!!

[@teresacartwright5406]

I don't know if you've heard Austin's rendition of Etta James "At Last" (he does that in the same key as the late Ms. James) or his version of "Bring Him Home" from Les Miz (both on his channel). Home Free currently has a version of "Delta Dawn" out and the "Stargazer Trilogy" (3 interconnected songs written by Austin for and about his lady Amberly).

[@teresacartwright5406]

P.S. - On Austin's channel he also sings "At Last" in the same key as Etta James.

[@lonewolftrading2]

Just discover Home Free after watching your vlog. Great voices. Thailand is beautiful

[@BangkokVoiceCoach]

Really !? Wow. I just discovered them a few weeks ago.

[@invinciblefeelings1439]

Love this song from Homefree, thank you for this reaction....😃

[@second1387]

I love your reactions. Hope you react to Morissette Amon too

[@sondragill6739]

Love that the lead goes to whomever fits the song!

[@rebeccagibbs8794]

Sheesh...how good are these guys?! I always forget they're a capella, when listening

[@BangkokVoiceCoach]

I love this! Austin is a bit of a hero of mine - since seeing this!! And, of course, his Unchained Melody.

[@richb313]

I am a big Patsy Cline fan and Austin and the rest hit this one out of the park.

[@dagmar.6954]

Such a beautiful cover of this classic song. I listened to Patsy Cline growing up. Loved her voice & the emotion she conveyed in her songs. I think Home Free nailed it & did a beautiful tribute to her.

[@glennspreeman1634]

Adam Rupp's percussion is so perfect that it can be missed, but just the glue for the whole group

[@BangkokVoiceCoach]

I need to listen out for it more. It’s the same with bass lines. They also are so important and often missed because of the compelling pull of the melody. 🎶

[@lebull21]

Beautiful song but not the b&w video. Look long enough you go boggled eyed. Will, you are destined to continue with anxiety if temple bells make you jump andddd have Cockerell banter exploding when they want to. Robson Green does a lovely version of Crazy. Keep the videos coming shows your working hard

[@BangkokVoiceCoach]

😂😂

[@terrichristenson432]

I Love the video !!

[@lebull21]

@@terrichristenson432 hi Terri, unfortunately the video causes to much flashing for me which can invoke an epileptic attack. Otherwise it is very cleverly done. Black & white is far superior than colour at times especially if a portrait

[@terimingle8957]

Please do Austin’s solo of Bring him Home from Les Mis!!!! ❤

[@BangkokVoiceCoach]

Oh yes!!!!

[@geniej9093]

Enjoyed your analysis. I'll look at your page to see what other HF your reacted to. You are a singular voice and subscribed to hear more.

[@BangkokVoiceCoach]

Thank you - “a singular voice” -? I’m curious … what does that mean? 🙄

[@geniej9093]

@@BangkokVoiceCoach Out of the ordinary.

[@marshac7738]

Classic! And singing it in the same key as Patsy Cline's original is fabulous❣️🎼🥰🎶❤️

[@cheryljohnson733]

Please react to 2 country guys try singing opera. Nessun Dorma. Rob will astound you.

[@BangkokVoiceCoach]

This !! kzbin.info/www/bejne/j32wY4hvqLehnc0

[@vickiroman189]

Because of your reaction to this one, I highly recommend their cover of "Amazed." The whole experience is oh, so beautiful. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5bSZIuVZ992mZY

[@babyfry4775]

Love this one. Yes, Austin is in the same key as Patsy….amazing. Loved the low notes of Tim along with the soft beatboxing of Adam. Just a beautiful version. Loved the video too, with the two lovers and the black and white. Good reaction BVC. I subscribed!😀

[@pamscarr8696]

I believe 강형호 Kang Hyung-ho counter tenor for Forestella is the best tenor out there and i would place Austin just under him. I am not that impressed with Mitch Grassi of Pentatonix somewhere below them, but much prefer David Phelps over Mitch. Of Home Free, Pentatonix and Forestella, my favorite bass is Avi Kaplan the original bass for Pentatonix.

[@BangkokVoiceCoach]

Is he the “soprano” voice in Forestella? I’ve just watched their Nella Fantasia.