Home Free - Do You Hear What I Hear? - Reaction - Beat THIS!

[@staceysmith8173]

Adam Rupp - the beatboxer arranged this. All of the percussion is vocal

[@cowboy1165]

Look up Adam Rupp's solo, to dispel any uncertainty in the percussion talent in any video......Adam Rupp's Solo....... It will blow your mind.

[@cowboy1165]

There's no need to compare between the groups. Just an honest review of the group your doing is what subscribers love. Thanks for your review.

[@robertmccullough4822]

Great reaction. This song is several years old, the group has undergone a change and added Chance, who also has great range from Bass to Tenor. Did you notice that Tim, the true bass, sang the first lead as a tenor. His range is reportedly 5 octaves + and has on more than one occasion blown out the sub-woofers in their live concerts. These are just their Christmas songs, which are phenomenal yes, but wait until you hear their pop songs, R&B, Country, and Folk songs. Pentatonix is very good, I personally think that Home Free is just more versatile in style and ability with their sound and Adam as beat boxer. (Adam does an amazing drum solo in their live shows that true drummers think is amazing, just right but not too much). Keep falling down the HF rabbit hole. You are becoming a Home Fry!

[@anitapaulus937]

These guys have recently done my favorite version of “Mary, did you Know?”. You might check it out.

[@mjackson780]

It is a fantastic version!!

[@ljfinger]

You might enjoy the version from Voctave as well.

[@Cat-fi4ie]

Larry Adam Rupp with his beat boxing , we call him a freak of nature. There is no other beat boxer that can hold a candle to him. Not 5hey aren't very talented just Adam is exceptional. They're in Minnesota that day it was -13 . Love the looks on you face when you're in awe of what you're hearing. They have a comedic side to them also. Full of Cheer is an Original and so is Snow Globe.

[@ShyAnn291]

Chris has said it was the warmest day of the week at 20 degrees

[@Phals]

You probably have not heard a lot of beatboxers if you think that way, no offense.

[@Cat-fi4ie]

@@Phals sry I meant in a capella groups. No offense taken

[@terijeffress6792]

This arrangement is fantastic. Adam Rupp is just as good live. He’s just amazing. And his arrangement is just insane. My theory is that he really puts the guys through the paces with his arranging so they don’t have him arrange too much. 😂😂

[@janegreene2838]

Listen/watch HF cover of "Blue Ain't Your Color" and "Hopelessly Hoping" - they can be as precise as PTX, just different genres. Don't try to rank them or compare to each other. Each group has its strengths. And then you throw Voiceplay into the mix! They also have a basso profundo base Geoff Castelucci.

[@michelletaylor4916]

You need to listen to Grandma got run over by a rain 🦌. Austin last note is incredible. Other ones to listen to: Man of Constant Sorrow Helplessly Hoping When a Man Loves A Woman Sea Shanty Melody American Pie

[@kellywilliams364]

This was arranged by the beat boxer Adam Rupp. No instruments what so ever. The odd sound at the end was Austin making a muted horn sound.

[@sp72929]

These guys are something else. I like PTX, the same goes for VoicePlay they are really great but there is this difference between acknowledging great music and really love and seek it out on a regular basis and for me personally the second is definitely Home Free. It's not just how great they sound, I like their diversity, their down to earth, goofy personalities, the way they went out of their way to keep in touch with their fans even in this crazy times. You had to listen to some of their funny songs/videos - they can literally be like 5-year olds on a sugar rush, being completely hilarious and still sound amazing. Full of Cheer - an original written by Tim is a Christmas song and is a great example for their funny side.

[@ppresley9208]

Well said ... the personalities of the guys are as great as their music !

[@terrichristenson432]

Very Well Said !!! I used to listen to other acapella groups but now I am a steadfast Home Free fan and plan to stay with them.

[@deej6412]

Home Free, Pentatonix and VoicePlay are all great. I agree with my fellow Home Fries, they all have their own take on music. In my mind I see Home Free as Country-ish, Pentatonix more of a Pop sound, and VoicePlay as goofy musical theater. If I could only listen to one, it would be Home Free, them there are my boys.

[@KigerPony]

Just a note, at the end of the video the guys will sometimes give pertinent information regarding the video. Even if you don't show that part, you might find it interesting to go back and listen to what they have to say. A lot of times they will give the location and in this one, they made special note of the fact that Adam Rupp did the arrangement. So glad you are enjoying their music :o)

[@tomb7862]

Pentatonix and Home Free are the two top A Capella groups and cover different music. Why choose? Just listen and enjoy.

[@angelamiller6275]

Absolutely AGREE 100%!

[@perk7831]

How Great Thou Art is my absolute favorite of their covers. Try giving it a listen sometime. I am not a big country fan but Home Free i will seek out as they are a joy to listen to.

[@jonathanscott799]

Arranged by the beatboxer. And yes those sounds were all him. Home Free usually tries to sound more like a band with real instrument sounds. Adam is the best at mimicking real percussion instruments

[@shellywagoner5259]

Adam swallowed an entire drum set! Hes awesome and great arrangement!!!!

[@floridareedsreviews]

Adam has gone well beyond being a "beat boxer." He is a vocal percussionist.

[@fastbowler]

In Chris Rupp's reaction video to his own former band's rendition of this song, he said Austin was the one doing that didgeridoo sound part.

[@gailw415]

@@fastbowler Wow. I thought it was chance

[@fastbowler]

@@gailw415 Maybe in the live performances, Chance does it now? Pre-Chance, I guess it fell to Austin.

[@patriciaboehringer5028]

You mentioned Pentatonix did Silent Night show did home free check out their version of it on Chris Rupp Channel he collaborated with home free doing What Child Is This. Beautiful 6 part harmony

[@SquawFox]

Two of my favorite Home Free Christmas songs are "Children Go Where I Send Thee" featuring the late great Kenny Rogers and "Beautiful Star Of Bethlehem" featuring the Oak Ridge Boys and Jeffery East. Although if you want to have a good chuckle, check out their "Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer" cover and "Full Of Cheer" written by Tim Faust (Home Frees' Bass singer). Aaaaand you have to check out their cover of "Auld Lang Syne" for New Years, it will blow your mind.

[@marylynn8455]

Thank you for listening to this amazing song! Between your reaction and the Fortress of Solitude reference, I am a happy gal 😊. HF weaves colorful tapestries with their voices. Thank you Sir!

[@marciaramirez3791]

P.S No need to feel you have to choose between PTX and Home Free. Just appreciate them both for their talent and how they approach the songs they do. They're both wonderfully gifted in their own way. Have a wonderful Christmas season and blessings always. PPS At some point in time I sincerely hope you react to Home Free' cover of the Dire Straits song "Brothers In Arms", I have no words to adequately describe how wonderful this HF cover is.

[@tada-us1rf]

What you said, Marcia!

[@terrichristenson432]

I very much agree he will love "Brothers in Arms". It is one of their Best !!! Although I have never found a bad song when it comes to Home Free.

[@scotty2307]

Yes! Very different vocal philosophy. Both outstanding in their trade.

[@LadyDragonsblood]

It's not actually a cover of Dire Straits...exactly. It is a cover of the five part harmony arrangement from the Finnish A Capella group Club For Five. Tim asked Tuukka their bass for the arrangement and he sent it to them. Tuukka later highly praised it and said Home Free made it their own through the "echo" sequences.

[@martinhafner2201]

Most of us are PentaFries. The two groups aren't truly excellent at the same specific things, so you don't really have to choose between them. They rarely cover the same song and even then the arrangements will be very different.

[@tracyallshouse2730]

It is 100% vocal. I feel the 2 groups are sooooo different I just can't compare them to each other, I love them both for what they are.❣❤🤗 excellent reaction 👌

[@primmoore6232]

Well, there IS some hand-clapping at one point, but Home Free is 100% non-instrumental!🤎

[@chrismorin1318]

Adam Rupp did this arrangement and did it brilliantly. I've read that he doesn't often do the full arrangements because they're so intricate that a lot of the time the guys can't cover everything. I'm certainly glad they accomplished this one though. It's a masterpiece of complexity. I never get tired of it. It's a toss up between if Tim's dragon breath will melt the ice castle or cause it to collapse from the deep vibrations of his tone. And Austin with the funky guitar sounds and clean vocals. Rob and Chris keep holding everything else down!

[@ruthcurfman7532]

Agree on the clean vocals - love how you can understand all of their words.

[@disney4real]

Another great reaction for Home Free!! I love these guys! Please, please do Mary Did You Know….wonderful version! 🤗❤️

[@dot.e1340]

Love your appreciation of the outstanding talent of these guys, Larry. Sorry, I can't say tell you I didn't like it, and why. Because to me, this version by Home Free is without equal. By anyone. Period. I mean, it takes an incredible amount of skill to take an arrangement so complex, with so many moving parts, and make every part fall into place so perfectly, so smoothly and so naturally that you think it was simply meant to be. They are truly gifted.

[@larryshair]

I truly am always completely blown away by their arrangements. They are such a fantastic group. Amazing.

[@kathyastrom1315]

I was listening to this in my car yesterday, and when Tim hit that extended low note, I literally yelled, “Damn, TIM!!!” I had never heard it so well before.

[@dianadickerson749]

My butt vibrated! My speakers yelled! It was FINE! they do this just as phenomenal live ad on the studio. Auld Lange Syne is another must, Mary did you know, Silent Night. Thank you, great reaction. I prefer the straight in your face versus flash and bang. My play list for Christmas is only homefree. Colder weather.

[@realjeremybrooks]

I mentioned this on a previous video, but you really should check out their collaboration with Kenny Rogers. "Children, go where I send thee." Not a lot of frills, just great harmonies and a collaboration that Kenny himself sought out.

[@babyfry4775]

No need to compare…just enjoy both. They both won their seasons on the Sing Off. They’re both tremendous groups. They are different which is fun. They filmed this at an ice castle in Minnesota. They talk about it at the end. Adam the beatboxer arranged this and he is amazing. Adam Rupp Drum Solo (2015) will knock your socks off. He’s swallowed a drum kit for sure. Home Free goes more country but they sing all genres. I’m not even a country fan but I love all their music and they have a silly side. Three of the boys are from the south. There was one change since 2013, Chris Rupp (usually wearing a ball cap or cowboy hat) is the beatboxer’s brother and founder of Home Free. Chris left the group in 2016 to go solo and was replaced by Chance (baritone/bass). Chance is tremendous too. For non Christmas music try Helplessly Hoping, In the Blood, I Can’t Outrun You, One Man Band. Good reaction and I subscribed.

[@larryshair]

Thanks BF! Love the back story!

[@trialbyfirepyrography321]

If you want to see their funny side for Christmas then you can check out Full of Cheer, Grandma Got Run over by a Reindeer, Cold hard Cash....so many actually. Full of Cheer is my favorite comical one though.

[@Angie-yt1ki]

@larryshair 2nd time watching your reaction and wanted to share that PTX was the first a cappela group that I ever heard. Really liked them but as they grew they went in a direction that was not my forte but I still appreciate their God given talent. Home Free overall character and wonderful, memorizing ear candy draw me to them. 💖

[@aprilebert157]

Thanks for getting to this one so quickly. Now you know why we all scream from the rafters about it, it stands on its own as an amazing arrangement done by our Gentlemen. I can't help but be impressed. I've listened to all the Acapella groups and it really is about what hits your ear personally. No need for one to win over the other. Music hits the soul and every soul is touched differently by different things. These guys just happen to reach my heart every time, whether it's incredible music their hearts or their humor, I just love everything about them. Glad you enjoyed it and hope you have a fabulous holiday.

[@tassilo5949]

I couldn't agree more, these guys touch my soul. Their love for music, their unique talents and last but not least their fantastic voices.

[@larryshair]

Thanks AE!!!

[@Aprlmoore]

^THiS

[@nancypriddy4382]

Loved your reaction. To get a better idea of what Adam Rupp, the beat boxer, can do, I recommend you watch his drum solo performance. Here is the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5LRfIqCisZ3psk He does a solo at every concert and it is always amazing. You can really hear his drum skills in this one. But he does so much more after the drums so keep watching the video.

[@sheliaspringer7389]

Now, you must do "SNOW GLOBE" and hear Tim, the bass, go to high tenor with an original song that he co-wrote!!!

[@ginnyedmister3717]

Thanks for this reaction! We all thank you! It’s so unbelievably beautiful! I hope you’ll listen to Home Free’s collaboration with Kenny Rogers “Children Go Where I Send Thee”.

[@musiclovingnurse2802]

No need to rank them. They all, and we all, get along. Most fans of Pentatonix(Pentaholics) are fans of Home Free(Home Fries.) There is another group in the Trifecta of A Capella and I can’t recall if you’ve listened to them. Voiceplay(Voiceplayers.) Members from each group have collaborated with the others, had help with arraignments and have coached each other on techniques. We can’t and won’t pick a favorite since it depends on our mood, the alignment of the stars and the phase of the moon!!

[@AngelaCharsha]

EXACTLY!

[@nikkibanning176]

No need to choose. Most people love both Home Free and Pentatonix. The groups are too different to compare properly.

[@hellefur6631]

Home Free has a way to sing every song, with a slightly country twist, and that's what sets them apart from any other acapella group, and I love it. Who ever sings the lead, it would be the perfect choice for that song. They have on point harmonies and vocals, and Adam is out off this world at his percussion. Try their songs, "Cold hard cash", "Warmest winter", "Mary did you know" and must see "Full off cheer".

[@carolinpettit7944]

These guys are magic, super men for sure! The last sounds you were curious about was Austin, notice he had his hands over his face... he was a guitar. Awesome reaction, thank you!!

[@cindyshawver9986]

yes, thanks for saying that.....i was going to tell him, but i went thru comments first !!!.....i don't like to repeat what others say....LOL 😝

[@carolinpettit7944]

@@cindyshawver9986 I should do the same... I'll try to do better! :)

[@jonathanwetherell3609]

PTX or Home Fries? No choice to be made, they are "Apples and Pears", enjoyed for what they are. This one is very enjoyable with a shout out to whoever chose the video set.

[@sarahtayloe957]

How Great Thou Art will bring you to tears, it's so beautiful!

[@brendagrothier967]

The difference between Home Free and PTX is that Home Free being all male and bass heavy....with tenors of course has a "richness" to their harmonies that PTX doesn't. PTX are amazing also but on the whole their sound is higher based. Add to the mix Voice Play and Octave and you will never have to listen to groups/bands with instruments again. Home Free released Mary Did You Know a little while ago....amazing as always.

[@ShyAnn291]

Do you mean Voctave!

[@wirelessmikedj7784]

New subscriber and love your reactions. This and Pentatonix "My favorite things" are my 2 favorite Christmas tunes....as well as "Children go where I send thee" ft. Kenny Rodgers and HF "Mary did you know"..The beat is an actual vocal..and the bass is covered by Chris Rupp (Co-Founder of HF with his brother Adam Rupp) while Tim Foust (the bass) sings lead. In newer videos, Adam Chance covered bass when Tim sings lead. This was arranged by Adam Rupp, the beat boxer. You don't have to like one over the other...they both are fantastic and compliment each other with different genres and styles. You may want to look for "ADam Rupp Drum Solo" and look for the older one where he is wearing Red Flannel....then look for newer ones to see how he has improved and added to his "sound" collection. He is more of a vocal percussionist, as you mentioned, he mimics what an actual drummer would do and several drummers have reacted and said the same thing. They ALL can do basic beat boxing as well...check out 9 to 5 live with beatbox breakdown for a taste of what you get during their concerts.

[@larryshair]

Thanks!

[@ohseedee27]

Enjoyed watching you enjoy! I don't know if anyone below has told you but Adam Rupp, their beat boxer, arranged this song for the band. From what I understand, they held back on it for a while because they don't like to record songs they can't sing live. Once they got that straight, they recorded. First time I heard it I was absolutely floored, seemed like an unexpected turn of sound in every line of the lyrics. Loved it. Never get tired of hearing it, and the live performances are just as good. And yes, those triple beats are all Adam. When you get a chance, watch one of his solo beatboxing videos filmed during their concerts. He's amazing and just keeps getting better. It seems they all do.

[@heatherdelgado9303]

Heard them do this live at the beginning of the month and it's just amazing live!

[@justinanglemyer9682]

As music enthusiasts we are blessed to have groups like PTX, Home Free, & Voiceplay to enjoy! They all have different amazing qualities! I don't feel the need to rank one above the other! If the question is "Who would you like to hang out with at a bar or a barbeque and harmonize with then my clear choice is Home Free!

[@richardfranz3180]

When you finish this run, I've got two more a cappella groups to tickle your fancy. One is another five man group with beat-boxing called "Voice Play"; and the second is an eleven member group(so almost a choir, no beat-boxing) named "Voctave". Both are a worthwhile listen. So much talent out there.

[@heathervona7883]

I'm glad you listened to our pleas for this song....Please react to Snow Globe....It is an original Home Free song....From their Warmest Winter album...... Also would love to see you react to their version of Mary, did you know.....It was released just under 2 weeks ago and I think I have listened to it 30 times already...It is amazing....Home Free are amazing.... When are you going to react to some Voiceplay??? I would recommend Ooogie Boogie Man to start with....From the Nightmare before Christmas.... Voiceplay, if you don't know are another Acapella group...They are more theatrical than PTX and Home Free, but equally as amazing....Voiceplay make up the trifecta of Acapella groups that are extremely popular right now..... Keep an ear out for their bass, Geoff Castalucci......He also does solo work which is phenomenal.....

[@teresamontgomery9060]

Wasn't that an awesome rendition? I really think you will appreciate their rendition of Mary Did You Know. It is a work of art.😊

[@teresamontgomery9060]

Now that Christmas has passed, may I suggest at least 2 songs? When A Man Loves A Woman and Helplessly Hoping.

[@cowboy1165]

Home free also does Silent Night, it's worth a listen. There are many Christmas songs to choose from. HINT: I have not heard anybody get blocked on Home Free videos after their contract ran out in 20016.

[@vickiekezele8520]

Before Tim produced that massive bass note he did a run down at least 2 octaves. Thanks for reacting. I am doubling down on Mary Did you Know. You don't have to choose between Home Free and Pentatonix. they are both great.

[@karinfichtner7479]

I am a female....so I think that entitles me to say that my main complaint with PTX is the woman. She's a fine singer....but it changes the temp and feel of the harmonies. I have sung with many choirs, but I have always preferred an all-male chorus to a choir featuring females.

[@marciaramirez3791]

Thank you!!! Been waiting for this! Yes, everything you hear is done vocally. The gentleman that begins the song is the bass singer Tim Foust, his range is unbelievable as is everyone's in the group. Their harmonies are so tight it staggers the mind.

[@ashleysheree7057]

I've never been a fan of country music either, but I LOVE Home Free! They cannot do a bad song. They're actually my favorite out of the 3 main groups.

[@joystevens4355]

Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer and Full Of Cheer so you can see their funny side.

[@charleneclaassen]

Listen to HOME FREE MY CHURCH after the holidays. It's a country song, but if you don't love it I'll really be surprised. HF's approach is really simple. Everything they do is in service of the song. That is why the lead alternates between the four members. The beatboxer (Adam Rupp - founding member) prefers not to sing lead vocals. You will hear his beautiful tenor solo in HF HOW GREAT THOU ART.

[@larryshair]

Thanks for your comments, Charlene!

[@Tribblepuppy]

Snow Globe by Home Free is an original that you should react to. Also, Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer is one of their funnier Christmas videos.

[@peggymiller2475]

Home Free? PTX? It's like having two children you love equally, each for their own unique gifts. I look forward to you exploring more from both of them. A wealth of great music awaits you. May you have a blessed holiday season.

[@KrissiCreates]

I'm a newer subscriber and love your reactions. To borrow a country term for your facial expressions..."Shut the front door" was all over your face !! Welcome to Home Frie territory !! Merry Christmas to you and yours!! Waves from Kansas

[@larryshair]

Thanks Krissi! So glad to have you along for the ride!

[@jq8216]

They are phenomenal, Mary did you know, new release is spectacular, simple but so beautiful ❤

[@kevinboothe9991]

You really need to listen to Mary did you know, Pentatonix version is incredible but Home Frees new version is amazing! Listen to the newest one, they did a different version about 6 or 7 years ago with a different iteration of members and in my opinion it's not nearly as good, it's got more of a funky flavor to it that I feel detracts from the song. Their new rendition won't just give you goose bumps, it will give you chills! Great reaction on this one.

[@ericpotter4657]

You do not have to chose between Home Free and PTX enjoy them both. Expect to get requests for a couple other very talented acappella groups Voiceplay and Voctive. I am a Home Fry who enjoys all these groups. Home Free does other genres besides country Here is list of a few: End of the Road. Boys 2 Men. Is superb Love Train. O ‘Jays American Pie. Don McLean. They teamed up with Don to release a 50th anniversary version. Is great When a Man Loves a Woman. Percy Sledge. Austin Brown at his best Born in the USA. Bruce Springsteen Bothers in Arms. Dire Straights. Released for Veterans day 2021, Must view this will move you. Helplessly Hoping. Cosby, Stills & Nash. Pure 5 part Harmony Quarantine. Home Free. Light hearted look at early quarantine blues Sea Shanty Medley Home Free. One of there most popular releases Hope this list will help on your journey with home free. I do not think you will regret it. You and your family have a Merry Christmas and God’s blessings for the holidays.

[@larryshair]

Thanks for the list, EP! I will keep this for reference as I make my way through their content. Thanks for taking the time to come up with this list!

[@Angie-yt1ki]

Thank you for reacting to this so fast, love this version. You don't have to choose between HF and PTX, both are on my Christmas Playlist. I'm more of a Home Fry but I do enjoy some of PTX.

[@Angie-yt1ki]

Here is another version of 'Do you hear what I hear ' that is on my Playlist. I hope you check it out at least on your own if you don't do a reaction video to it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWSWdGNspLyYY5Y

[@mettesrensen6116]

The thing about HF´s beat is that they ALL beatbox a little of course not like Adam FREAK OF NATURE Rupp the vocalpercusionist / beatboxer .Who peopple say must eat drums for breakfast , the last sound [ guitar ] is the high tenor Austin Brown , to see them all beatbox check out 9 to 5 beatbox breakdown

[@momD612]

It's absolutely all vocally produced. Adam, the beatboxer did this arrangement. Never doubt the endless talent of these guys. 😉 Best group ever!! Powerhouse of talents. 🥰 Now you see why the urgency of this song .🤣 And no need to compare or pick a favorite. We all love both groups for their own strengths. Home Fries appreciate the humbleness & that they don't "over" try or put the Flash about them, they just stand there & sing, and its glorious. 😊😍

[@larryshair]

Thanks Dawn!

[@jillchamberlain6478]

If you haven’t listened to their new release of Mary, Did You Know, you definitely should. This beautiful music and your appreciation is a blessing for us all as well.

[@200yente]

Adam Rupp also arranged this. If you think he was impressive here, you have to see him do his solo live. I saw them in concert last Sunday and I was mesmerized by what he can do.

[@areese240z]

They just released their cover of "What Christmas Means To Me" Rob does an amazing job as the lead and it is a very upbeat and funny example of their humor. They all nailed it!

[@triciareed4965]

I really hope you can rrea t to their song Everybody Walking This Land. It's an amazing song with a message that we all need to hear. Love them and Tim is one of the best bass singers IMO. Welcome to the Home Free rabbit hole, lol.

[@lisaseverance6785]

So glad you did this one. With your music knowledge, I knew you would be able to appreciate it. It is a very complex song yet they do perform it live and it is just as stunning. No need to choose a favorite. Pentatonix and Home Free have uniquely different styles, which makes the flood of Christmas music from them both a sheer joy. Oh and it was filmed in a suburb of Minneapolis, Minnesota at the ice castle built that year. (It's a yearly thing, taking place in a different suburb each year. And each year, they design and build an ice castle so each year the castle looks different.)

[@sharonmortimer3843]

This was arranged by none other then the beatboxer Adam Rupp. They did a phenomenal job with this song. Truly enjoyed watching your reaction to this song. Oh by the way it was filmed in Minnesota at the traveling ice castle.

[@areese240z]

I really enjoy your reactions and look forward to more on my favorite group. I know you have recently listened to the PTX version of "Mary do you know" which was a beautiful rendition. Home Free has released their verion of that song and it is worth a listen, but maybe you will want to save this for Xmas day. The thing about these guys is their wonderful sense of humor they will dazzle you with their flawless vocals and at the same time make you laugh. They have a wonderful song "Cold Hard Cash for Xmas" and "Grandma got ran over by a reindeer" if you are looking for a little lighter side of Home Free. For the New Years you should check out their version of "Auld Lang Syne"

[@marioncamp645]

They are a vocal band and can fill in the instruments sounds very well.

[@par500dragon7]

Told ya! There's a reactor who's a professional drummer, and he loves Adam Rupp's percussion. He says he does things a real drummer would do, and doesn't so things a drummer wouldn't. I've read that he learned to actually play the drums so he could beatbox more authentically.

[@tommarr3884]

The truly AWESOME thing Larry is that we don't have to choose between the two groups. We are truly blessed in having BOTH PTX and Home Free to enlighten our hearts and pleasure our ears with beautiful Christmas music to take the place of the usual tasteless drivel we are bombarded with everywhere.

[@larryshair]

Well-said, sir!

[@Natasha-ty7oo]

This one is very hard to beat, it is just amazing! Mary did you know is truly a great one too. Adam's beatboxing really shines in it. Snowglobe is a great original of theirs.

[@carolanderson4139]

PTX vocals are awesome - but can be harsh.. HF is mellow and for me - easier on the ears.

[@miamidolphinsfan]

Adam the Beatboxer is called the Freak of Nature. Why do you feel this need to "compare" just enjoy the music from all the groups. Why not do some of their newer music, the ones with Adam Chance in them.

[@angelamason9840]

Thank you! Any beat you hear is all Adam Rupp! I finally saw Home Free live online for the first time, and hearing this and Adam Rupp’s solo was phenomenal . That is what makes this so impressive, they sound even better singing this during a show. This doesn’t have a lot of vocal layering, Adam Rupp made an a brilliant arrangement.

[@loriloy7097]

I'm still checking your library! You must do Mary did You know...

[@joystevens4355]

I love Home Free and I love your input you explain it so well and it makes me hear them in a different way. I hope you don’t give up on them after Christmas and still listen to them. They have made me cry with Go rest high on that mountain, but they also have a funny side and made me laugh with never gone to give you up. I can’t say enough of how much I love these guys. Maybe you could listen to their version of Mary do you know as I know you have listen to Pentatonix’s version which I love as well but. I joined you when you started with Home Free or I would not have found you I don’t know if you have a music background but you seem very knowledgeable on music I am not I just know what I like. From Canada

[@invinciblefeelings1439]

This song is one the best Christmas songs i have heard... They way they have arranged this, the way they sound is just amazing 😊 Thank you for this reaction..

[@louisetemples7011]

They are Phenomenal! Simply Perfect! I love your reactions so much! It is truly wonderful watching you listen to our favorite guy's and know that you are enjoying them! We Home Fry's concider it an honor to witness a person go from never seen our guy's to becoming a fan! We love sharing Home Free because we want other's to hear and love them as much as we do! It's like giving someone a gift and watching them open the wrapping, and finding that there is a box full of homemade fudge and divinity with little gold nuggets scattered throughout! These guy's are not just Amazing talented musicians but are also incredibly kind, caring and beautiful hearted gentlemen! They truly care and appreciate their fans and have publicly spoken in interviews, radio, magazine articles ect... how much we mean to them! They have said many times that they think of the Home Fry's as family members! They are Remarkable humans! Still very humble and down to earth as they were in the beginning! For a non Christmas song you might enjoy - " COME GO WITH ME " cover of The Dell Vikings by Tim Foust bass singer of Home Free. Get ready for something very different and special!!! " BROTHER'S IN ARM'S " original writer Mark Knopfler and recorded by Mark Knopfler and his group Dire Straits! " HOW GREAT THOU ART " " WHEN A MAN LOVES A WOMAN" cover of Percy Sledge " HELPLESSLY HOPING " cover of U2 " Misty Mountains " Peter Hollens ft Tim Foust the bass singer of Home Free. From "THE HOBBIT" soundtrack " BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER" Peter Hollens and Tim Foust " GREENSLEEVES " Peter Hollens and Tim Foust " UNCHAINED MELODY" cover by Austin Brown high tenor of Home Free " DANNY BOY " Sung by Austin Brown " LET'S STAY TOGETHER " cover of Al Green by Austin Brown For a fun one - " 9 - 5 " cover of Dolly Parton *** The LIVE VERSION IN CONCERT! NOT The official video!!! Thought you might enjoy these if you need a break from the Christmas songs. I'm fairly certain that you have gotten quite a few requests for some of the Christmas ones! Thanks again for having our guy's on your channel! We love Home Free and we appreciate you very much! From your South Georgia Home Free Home Fry! BTW I just recently saw Home Free in concert last Saturday was a week ago and they did this song and I can attest to yes it is even better live on stage and those low bass notes from our Basso Profundo Tim the Fire Breathing Dragon 🔥 rattles every butt in the building!😃😉🍟

[@larryshair]

Thanks so much for the list, Louise! I will save this for reference. Merry Christmas!

[@musicmaker4him901]

This is nothing but ear candy!! Ugh! Just soooooooo good! As a singer myself, I’d kill to sing with a group like this!

[@robynmatheson7687]

You’ve just posted 2 of my favorite HF Christmas songs. I may be repeating myself, but I am highly recommending HF in 2013 at the Hosanna concert singing their version of “Joy to the World”.(this is in the video title). It’s a sophisticated, jazzy, gospel arrangement. Rob sings lead, and he really digs deep. I wish we could hear him go off like this more often. There’s even a beatbox breakdown, which makes it even better. You probably won’t have many people’liking’ this as it is a hidden gem…only has about 4,000 views, and it deserves a lot more. I’ve been on a mission to get reactors to give this some play…it deserves to be heard.

[@patriciajohnson9654]

What a blessing after a long day! Your reactions and your words help so many of us. Thank you so much for all you do! Blessings to you and your family. Patti

[@larryshair]

You're so kind, thank you! I'm sincerely glad you enjoy!

[@jackmandu]

I enjoyed the reaction. They filmed this at an ice castle in the Minneapolis area. The ice castle is built in different areas of the Twin Cities most years as a tourist attraction.

[@larryshair]

That was a pretty incredible location to film. Amazing.

[@sarahbarrick7631]

Adam is an amazing beat boxer. I highly recommend watching a live show. Adam goes off freestyle and shows his talent. But as a whole Home Free is just amazing!!!

[@carolyngregory9092]

They have become my favorite group ❤ Unbelievable

[@purpleelephantdebh]

don't break your brain trying to rank them. just love them all. that's what i do. wait until you add VoicePlay.

[@susanwahl6322]

Tim has a five octave range so he can go in with what ever they need. Oh and there are no instruments.

[@DyvmSlorm]

Blocked or not, I got to watch the reaction . The little talk they do at the end often calls out where the video was filmed. This was filmed at the Ice Castle in Minnesota. It moves every year (or is rebuilt in a new spot).

[@rickhill789]

need to do Home Free Grandma got run over by a reindeer so funny

[@pattywilson1534]

Thanks for the great reaction! I would like to suggest two songs. First is Warmest Winter, co written by Home Free’s high tenor, Austin Brown. It is the title track from their last Christmas album. The second one is Full of Cheer, co written by Home Free’s Bass, Tim Foust and was the title track for their Christmas album Full of Cheer. Merry Christmas!

[@turtlegirl3694]

I sw them perform this almost 2 weeks ago. It's all vocal and just as great live! The bass rattled the place!

[@kennethkirchoff4824]

Home Free, Pentatonix and you should also check out Voiceplay. Amazing a capella work from all of them!

[@clarekendrew7367]

Adam Rupp (the beatboxer)arranged this song. You don't have to choose between Pentatonix and Home Free.

[@sherylhenley1931]

Great reaction! You've listened to Pentatonix version of Mary Did You Know-You should check out Home Free's version of it. I like it better than Pentatonix. So beautiful!

[@beverlypearson5332]

No one said you need to pick a favorite, Chris. Just keep doing what you’re doing - loving the music and sharing it all with us.

[@BigFireDave]

If you havent already seen it, look up Home Free live concert Drum Solo. In a live concert the entire group walk off stage and leave the beatboxer on stage to do a drum solo. It's amazing.

[@jillchamberlain6478]

Watch Tim’a right hand. He directs himself and shows you where his voice is going.

[@song7087]

You missed the ad-lip from Austin 😑🙄

[@jeffmcintosh9926]

Larry, You need to compare Home Free's Mary did you know VS Pentatonix Mary did you know. That will be a tough one. However, In my opinion. Home Free did it better. About the Beatboxer Adam Rupp. They call him the Human Drum kit. I seen them live this past October. They sounded just like they do on Video. Also. Adam Rupp's Beatbox Solo. Also on Video. Will prove the Human Drum kit. He did it in concert as well.

[@jackalynclassen2403]

I love your breakdowns of their music and your reactions. Please please please do "How great thou art" by Home Free. You will be blown away.