HOME FREE Life Is A Highway | Vocal Coach Reaction (& Analysis) | Jennifer Glatzhofer

[@JenniferGlatzhofer]

How can you sit through this and not laugh!! SO GOOD!! Just wanted to share our Go Fund Me Page link here as well for those wanting to support the making of our full album - gofund.me/575975e5

[@deanmarion5477]

New song to react to: Whiskey in the Jar by Voiceplay and Cruise by Home Free, just to update you.

[@tracyallshouse2730]

Is it just me or does Adam Rupp look like Groot?!😅

[@mandysmith1756]

Just joyful! From what they've said about the Sing Off they were under pressure to deliver what the producers wanted, mostly high notes from Austin and bass drops from Tim. Now that they can make their own choices, and can cover the whole song, the balance is much better. And Home Free + leaf blower = hilarious 😂😂😂

[@carriemilito2851]

Someone was having fun with the leaf blower that day. This is why we love Home Free. Their inner goofball is allowed to come out and play. Everyone gets a good laugh and a lot of enjoyment from it.

[@vickiadkins9844]

As we've said a million times, HF does not disappoint!! Lol!!

[@Jennifer_J_C]

I was waiting for a giggle-fest towards the end, and you didn't disappoint ... thank you 😊

[@ghstdnsr]

Far as I am concerned they took this to another level as only they can.

[@vinnieblair8576]

CLEARLY LIFE IS A HIGHWAY AND IT COMES AT THEM FAST!! Chance suffers from migraines. I hear he was having a migraine during this shoot. He seems to be the only one in actual pain with the wind. I still believe the hat thing was meant to be a gag. I love a trooper when it comes to teamwork.

[@beadwright]

Adam's breakdown is how I would sound if I swallowed a fly too! What a fun reaction Jen.

[@wolfe6220]

😂😂😂

[@mswitch936]

It seems like during the sing off the big “draw” was Austins country boy twang and Tims crazy range. The one time they allowed Rob to take the lead the judges were not kind. Also I dont know if Rob was really as confident in front of the crowd as Austin and Tim. Of course we know Rob is crazy talented and so are all the guys. I am so glad that everyone gets a part in nearly every song they do. Home Free is such an amazing group

[@brendafrazier811]

I’ve also read that guys were really insistent on Rob getting that spot even though the producers didn’t like it.

[@patriciamcl54]

@@brendafrazier811 The producers asked each group to nominate two featured members and HF nominated Austin (not much of a twang, actually) and Tim. This was because the producers had to put on a good show and as with all TV talent shows, too many characters/voices confuse the audience and they lose interest, so of course the production side weren't best pleased when HF wanted to bring in a third. They also thought that HF were at that point likely winners as long as they kept a clear identity (another reason for the two featured singers thing).

[@patriciamcl54]

In fact it's clear that the producers saw Austin as a breakout star, not so much because of his twang but the looks, the moves, the voice. Many people thought it was a shame that he just went back into the band without exploring any other possibilities. TV talent shows depend on characters and on establishing identity.. Featuring a 3rd singer risked the blurring of HF's identity. I disagree that the judges weren't kind - Rob was clearly pitchy and nervous,, probably feeling the pressure of the band insisting on him doing the lead!.

[@mettesrensen6116]

@@brendafrazier811 Actually the producers told them they would probaly loose if they stuck with Rob

[@dagmar.6954]

Love this fun version! Home Free has now done this song 3 times. The guys all sounded great as usual. Love Tim's low bass growl. And Adam Rupp once again stole the show with all his cool sounds. He really has an unreal range.

[@nightthornkvala94132]

This was their 1st & 3rd versions of Life is a Highway, current and 10 years ago. Their 2nd version was 5 years ago and showed them on the road, or on the highway if you will; being silly in their tour bus, setting up for a concert, meeting the fans and signing autographs, doing a little press, and performing on stage. They may be doing a cover of Rascal Flatts but the original song was by Tom Cochrane.

[@maudglazbrooke1287]

Yeah I heard that and was very confused, who the hell is/are Rascal Flatts??

[@troysmith6600]

Rascal Flatts are another country music group which have hits like "These Days", Skin (Sarabeth), and many other hits

[@lindanearing4710]

If these guys don't bring a smile to your face you're pretty much beyond help. I bust out laughing every time I watch this even tho' I know what's coming. The energy they bring and just pure joy in the music is the best. I love how little ego they have. No shame in their game. If there's a laugh to be had, they don't worry about showing off their pretty faces, they're going for it. Love your reactions. Your analysis makes my brain understand why my heart loves the music so much. Glad your ankle healed ok.

[@JenniferGlatzhofer]

Ahaha yup, and thank you 😊

[@terimingle8957]

What they won’t do to make the fries laugh!! Poor boys talk about dry eye and cotton mouth!! Loved your reaction!❤

[@kmwwrench]

That was so much fun. I love to see you attempt Adam's beatboxing techniques. And your unabashed laughter at the ending was delightful.

[@fredkemper5957]

Indeed!😂

[@marshac7738]

I've always loved the Rascal Flatts' version of this song; but Home Free just makes it even better--every time❣️🎼🥰🎶❤️ LOVE when the boys have fun with their videos! (Not a bad showcase for their hair either 🤣) I love that they showed Adam doing some of his bass drops--SO talented! 🥰 You're the only reactor I've seen even mention him doing that. 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 💕

[@MichaelAngeloIV]

I'm trying to think what's better than Home Free... hmm... Nope, can't think of anything! Lol 🥰 Also, talk about bringing down the house live! They had that whole place rocking! 💥💯 Thanks for this great and entertaining reaction and analysis of these two great performances! 😄😄😄❤

[@timworks991]

Love your reactions and love that you are including their Sing Off versions as well. That gives important context for their current videos. So many reactors are not even aware that these are remakes of their earlier Sing Off performances. I love seeing what they kept the same and what they changed or added. In the the Sing Off, the producers wanted there to be one main lead singer for each group and of course for Home Free, that was Austin. They had to fight just to get to have Rob take the lead when they did Colder Weather. There was a lot of push back from the producers of the Sing Off over that and that was the only performance that the judges gave any criticism of Home Free's performance. The group has matured so much in the past 10 years and with Adam Chance replacing Chris Rupp, their dynamics have changed, giving them an even greater versatility. So enjoy your reaction and analysis and looking forward to future ones.

[@geniej9093]

Love how you got into the wild hair vibe. Way to have us laugh and learn at the same time.

[@JoanN63]

Oh oh oh those guys are so good and funny. I'm laughing my ass off, especially at their faces. What fun they would have had during those recordings. I've seen it a few times and each time I see something new. But my attention still remained on the singing and that inhumanly good beatboxing. You could say I was laughing while swinging. Because it sounded amazing again. It has become much better than the performance of the Sing Off. But what I like so much is that even if you don't see the video, what you hear is still great. With many groups the song is nice and good when you watch the video, but without a video it is a lot less and I had enough after listening to it once. I don't have that at all with Home Free. They are top, but not over the top❤

[@handlebarslim78]

This video was like a variety show. Music and comedy. Thank you Jenn🐕‍🦺🇺🇲

[@kennethbryson7751]

I loved their version of this song on the sing-off. Thought it was one of their best efforts! On the Tim notes. Tim is one of the best I know at growl notes. The sing-off was a growl note. It will achieve more rumble on microphones when turned up. Great love cause it shakes your seats and even the building! The video was indeed a chest note. Tim has blown some speakers with growl notes. Great job Jenn! Loved break down ! You’re right about his chest connection in the second. Big fan! Low bass Kenneth

[@creationsbychancecan]

Trust Home Free to make me laugh so hard my sides hurt. Really appreciate you showing both of their performances. I watched the whole show and saw their win which was so well deserved. Great reaction again Jen

[@КонстантинЗахариев-д4у]

Great reaction and analysis as always. A little note: Tim doesn't use subharmonics and never has, he sang that low note with growl in the live recording and with chest voice in the music video.

[@davidnelson5826]

vary well said my friend

[@lindaslater7782]

It doesnt matter how many times i watch this video, it cracks me up every time! I love and appreciate Home Free because they are amazing singers, and they're not afraid to have fun, even if they look silly doing it! Thank you for watching and reacting to this video. It made my day!

[@teresacartwright5406]

I love all their renditions of Tom Cochrane's original (the Sing Off, an earlier video & this one). I also love when Adam's & Austin's hair is loose! I think because the judge's were impressed by a power tenor and Tim's' bass, they used those more in the Sing Off. The singing & harmonies are terrific & Adam has outdone himself again on beatboxing. Their collective sense of humor and lack of ego makes for great, fun videos! Thanks for playing this & your comments.

[@jcoldal6033]

Thanks for a nice and cheerful reaction to HF's wild windy highway ride. ❤❤❤

[@PaulaThompson-x9w]

So good and such a great sense of humor! Love them so very much. Thank you for the Home Free reactions

[@ppresley9208]

Love these goofballs ... always get me smiling !

[@xDaedricElite]

You're 100% correct with the Studio version of Tim using chest voice for his low note! I believe in the sing-off he was blowing people away with the growl technique; it's how I first got introduced to it years ago. Geoff Castellucci talked about how he also recognized that and learned it from Tim.

[@paulastephens2640]

I had more fun watching your reactions to the guys' faces than actually watching their faces myself. Great reaction

[@donnilloyd1355]

The difference between LIUVE and Produced REALLY shows up in this video. And the laughter just kept building and building until they actually made me pause the vide3o. Oh my goodness, I couldn't laughing. And GREAT Post, Jen. The additions actually made this HILARIOUS. But that does NOT take away from their abilities. Thx for sharing both videos, together. Major KUDOS on that.

[@leslieholland7843]

I am entirely loving Adam Rupp's hair in this. The whole band is phenomenal.

[@glendamcgrady1244]

Crazy hair, crazy expressions, crazy guys!

[@richb313]

I was waiting for you to react to the new release just to see how you would react and you got it they take the music seriously but not themselves.

[@johnpittsii7524]

Hi Jennifer hope you are having an great and awesome day ❤

[@larskunoandersen5750]

Rob is my favorite

[@cowboy1165]

Oh my God. I had to watch the whole ass end of this video twice. I couldn't get over your reaction, Jenn. 😂

[@ljt974]

Top tips for recognising extended bass techniques, hope it helps! Subharmonics: there are a few different ways to produce subharmonics, but the most common one is through singing a note in chest, then adding fry to it very gently, which drops the pitch of the chest note by an octave. They tend to sound buzzy and quite unnatural, so are relatively easy to distinguish from chest notes. Think Marwan's lowest note in Arabian Nights or when Geoff's iconic ending to Oogie Boogie's Song. Chest-fry: this is the one that is most natural and chest sounding, and its just very thick, chest connected vocal fry. Kind of like the lower version of mixed voice. They tend to sound quite thick, cracklier than chest notes but much harder to distinguish. Think Tim's low note at the end of the last verse of Folsom Prison Blues. I think Tim's low note in the new version here is fry or low chest, like I said its hard to tell with this one. Growl: this one sounds quite different because its made with the false vocal folds, and tends to sound like that whispery, subwoofery bass. Think Tim's low note at the end of Ring of Fire or Tomi's narration in the middle of Arabian Nights. Inhale fry: this one probably sounds the most unnatural, which is why its very rarely used for text. It tends to sound rattly, sometimes buzzy like a subharmonic. Think Tomi's low note underneath the main vocal at the end of Lullaby of Woe or Layne at the end of Sh-Boom. Again, I hope this is helpful to you or anyone else that is interested, its really hard to tell unless you get an idea of what youre looking (or listening!) for. Hopefully my weird adjectives get the idea across! Thanks for the amazing reaction!

[@carolyntaylor7]

I appreciate the explanation. 😊

[@debbiehall9091]

This is just a very funny video. Love how these boys love to be silly.❤️❤️❤️

[@allenclaytor8551]

ive been waiting for you to do this song!!!!!!! I all most fell out of my chair watching this one. The song is so good , i listen to it alot but now i laugh when i hear it. know i will laugh harder just thinking about your reaction, thank you so much.

[@fredkemper5957]

Heh. You had too much fun! Loved the reaction, too. ❤🇨🇱

[@babyfry4775]

Loved it Jen!!! Hahaha hoped you’d crack up. I was cracking up at the end especially by Tim and Chance. Chance reminded me of Popeye at one point. Hahaha. I always learn something from your analysis. You’re too good and yes I love Home Free for the same reasons….laugh or cry their music never suffers. Great guys! 🤣🥰🤣

[@darleneroberts9187]

#HOMEFREE another wonderful version. Great reveiw as always.

[@Ingrid_Haendel]

I loved your reaction!

[@joylambert121]

must watch Stand by Me next...it is so good!!

[@ArleneAdkinsZell]

Oh how fun, I giggled to tears at your giggling! Thank you!

[@ss7cindersh]

I recall hearing that the people behind the sing-off wanted Austin and Tim doing most of the lead singing. Home Free does have Rob be the lead on one somewhat against the advice of the Sing -Off staff.

[@mettesrensen6116]

In fact the producers wanted to feature Austin and Tim because they had the TV look to get the female viewers hooked and they said that if HF decided to go with Rob taking the lead the guys would most likely loose but the guys said NO THIS IS OUR GROUP AND WE WANT ROB [ I love the loyality they showed and i think that´s one of the reasons we fries are as loyal as we´re known to be

[@donnaflynn9615]

The totally ignored any comments for Chris and very little interest in Rob, mainly comments about his beard and that he made a good groundhog. They only wanted to highlight Austin, Tim and Adam. This could have really caused friction between the guys but being who they are they really pulled through for each other.

[@mettesrensen6116]

@@donnaflynn9615 Isay that the loyalty we fries have for the guys is the same loyalty they feel for each other and us

[@yoclark2723]

I just loved this one! So funny! Thanks for featuring it.

[@keithrodman9318]

Wonderful reaction, and analysis when you could stop giggling! That was fun!! I now have to watch this again, once I stop laughing myself😁Thank you!

[@AnnaMarie66]

They are SO FUN to watch!! True entertainers in all genres!!

[@roniboyd613]

After watching this video, are you sure you want to sing with these guys????😂😂😂 It would be a hoot!

[@thomasmacdiarmid8251]

During the live version you mentioned the usefulness of having the body in sync with the vocal demands. This was in connection with Austin pointing upward. Similarly, Tim is known to use his right handpushing downward when he goes very low. But the best example of that is all of Adam Rupp's very animated motions. Much of it, I am sure, provides shaping and breath support for various sounds, but I think the drumming motions and some others are a reinforcement of what sound he is making.

[@dianneantos480]

Love all the giggles! I bet that leaf blowing almost hurt and yet they kept going. ❤️🤗

[@brendasorenson6186]

Those goofballs! 😂 Even without the leafblower, this song is so much fun! It always lifts my spirits. And it's more proof that while HF is serious about singing with great talent and technique, they are a bunch of goofballs who truly love to sing and have fun!

[@lisabeaver7675]

Poor chance i read that he had a migraine and the wind dried out his contacts i don't know how true but he did look very uncomfortable. I did look like most of them had fun with this. I love their version of this song.byour reaction was great and funny 😂

[@janetbreckon8211]

Adam Rupp looks like he was enjoying the breeze.

[@susanhorn4325]

Great reaction Jen. You always have so much fun with these Home Free videos 😂

[@invinciblefeelings1439]

This was my first time watching this music video 😂😃 it was so much fun... Thank you for sharing this reaction video

[@mitchellbragg5478]

lol , These guys really made this video funny!! I bet this was a lot of fun for them to do! One of my favorite songs too!! I really love listening to your analysis of Home Free!! I find myself coming back to your channel to see your reactions and analysis! Thank you for another great one! And if when you have a chance Home Free just recently released another great one, “Cruise” by Florida Georgia line!! It’s an updated one from the one they did on their first performance on the sing off! I’d love to see your reaction and analysis to this one too!!

[@darlaharrelson6487]

So good Jen. I really loved your reaction. I was laughing so hard because you were. Just great girl.

[@MaKettle111]

Love home free. Love your giggles. I needed this today. Thanks! 😍

[@MaKettle111]

Just a note. I’ve been a home fry since the sing off and what most people don’t catch because he sings so infrequently is that Adam Rupp has quite the vocal range and a beautiful voice. You have to watch a lot of videos to hear his range but it’s there if you pay attention. And their hair! 🤣🤣🤣

[@MaKettle111]

Sorry my brain is so scattered today. As for Tim’s range, when a high part is needed and Austin’s singing something else, Tim takes the high part. As per an interview with Peter Barber. Also, it was nice to see the original. I had forgotten Tim could do his signature growl up in his baritone register.

[@yakarobed]

I knew you would love this video! I started watching with you on the premier but work kept pulling me away. Your reaction did not disappoint. You are going to love love love Stand by Me. And Cruise is almost as fun as LIAH. I'm so glad you got to see the guys twice. Amazing, right? I think we may have nearly crossed paths at STL as you were coming in and I was heading back home. I'll be doing a 2K mile road trip from Texas to Mississippi and North Carolina with another Fry to see HF twice at the end of the month. 🏠🍟

[@thatonedude9431]

i hate to nitpick, but Tim actually used the growl technique for the low note in the sing off version. In the newer version, he slides down to the note in chest, which you did flag. great reaction as always!

[@stephdooley4056]

Thanks for another video Jen it's so interesting hearing you speak about the singing techniques... Thanks also for introducing me to home free I'm a homefry lifer now! Xxx

[@JenniferGlatzhofer]

Yay!!

[@bradgardner9188]

LOVE Love love ❤❤❤

[@susanmarks2382]

So good and Adam Chance was so not having fun, or the best actor! 😂😂😂

[@sharonmortimer3843]

They definitely upgraded their own version. Poor Chance had a migraine that day. I would think that having a leaf blower in you face would be extremely difficult. I truly enjoyed watching your reaction and analysis of this song.

[@muchkneaded]

Keepin' in simple: That was FUN! Thank you, Jenn!

[@steby123]

Probably a leaf blower to do the wind on command !!!

[@cynthiamiller483]

I think you are the funny one in this video!!! Thanks for the laughs this morning.

[@kylesummers1565]

Peace, Love!!

[@kristindunstan172]

Thanks so much for recognizing Adam's incredible range. So many people don't think about it. Someone mentioned on another channel that you can actually see Rob's chin in a few of these shots with the leaf blower.

[@davidh.4649]

Jennifer! Still trying to catch up. Glad your ankle is better! Home Free! Another then and now video! Oh this will be fun! Competition video for the first one. Lots of beat boxing practice for you in that one ... that ending!! And on to the more recent one ... oh quite different! Flying hair and all, except for Adam Chance. And he loses the hat! 😯 Careful there Austin, don't inhale a bug! Oh this one was delightful! And a great reaction and analysis as always Jen! 😊

[@JenniferGlatzhofer]

So much fun ahahah! Thank you😁

[@sandralewis6454]

They seem to be riding in the back of a truck? Love their hair!

[@annalarsliedotter6712]

Jennifer, you are simply the best❤️and a totally hilarious personality😂 Love, love, LOVE your reactions and your explanations of singing techniques and music theory knowledge. Learning new stuff every time I watch, and it’s so fun to see if we have discovered the same small details in a piece. Sort of a challenge each time😂Thank you🙏🏻

[@JenniferGlatzhofer]

Thanks so much! 😁

[@trixietoyou5355]

The "electric guitar" sound is Chance. Check out can't stop the feeling to watch him

[@nunchuck47]

you need to see the video of the song it's awesome

[@glennspreeman1634]

The guys were very exceptional 10 years even tho they had really had added Tim and Austin recently! Of course, more polished now but were great out of the box!

[@karinfichtner7479]

Anybody else thinking it's Amberley wielding the leaf blower? She's feisty like that. And it could explain Austin's grin.

[@FastEddie007007]

Jen, you are just so damn pretty!

[@denise_landry]

Thanks Jen! 🤣🍟

[@nancyholter5646]

Why was Austin smiling in the 'face' of that leaf blower? My bet is it was because he was on the fantastic high that singing and being with the others gives him. He lives for singing - well and for Amberly - and being a goofball. Every time I watch Adam resist the wind I think of the hundreds and thousands of hours he spent with a trumpet at his lips - builds up a really strong embouchure muscles. It's always fun watching you watch HF - no matter the type of song. And thank you for reminding me to go watch that conversation you had with Qofy - it's been in my Watch Later list all this time.

[@reneroberson2784]

That little guitar sound you hear is Adam Chance..

[@stijnroodsant8432]

Tims low note in the first version was a growl note not a subharmonic and in the second version he used chest fry.

[@patriciaemeigh4370]

Love the guys!

[@qatar824]

I suspect the guitar-plucking type of sounds are coming from Chance. He demonstrates the skill quite nicely in "Can't Stop The Feeling".

[@oldschoolpop8428]

In this version, Tim is dropping to a chest Bflat 1. In the sing off he was dropping down to A flat 1. Maybe more comfortable using subharmonic or growl.

[@ChrisHaar]

Definitely chest fry from Tim on that drop.

[@nanadeborah8717]

The reason that Austin and Tim took the leads was because that was what the judges wanted. When the group rebelled and gave Rob the lead on Colder Weather,the judges were not happy. They claimed Rob was a little flat and nervous. I was completely untrue. You could see Austin was not happy. Rob has never been off pitch. Tim says Rob is the best singer in the group. I was watching a BTS,can't remember which one. Rob was talking to Darren Rust in the studio. Darren played a screechy Rob note. Rob looked at him and said,Did you just autotune me? Darren broke into laughter and said yes. It was a joke by Darren on Rob. It was funny. Pretty much told me that Rob doesn't get autotuned 😂

[@sk4l3x]

Tims low note live is with growl technique and in the recording version it is pure chest. He doesnt use subharmonic like geoff

[@daysofcarnivore]

Hello from Canada! I'd love for you to check out "The Tragically Hip" Ahead by a Century, New Orleans is Sinking, Grace Too, or Wheat Kings.

[@uosuaq]

I think the latest one, "I Want Crazy", will meet your approval. Wait until Tim drops what I call "the T-Bomb" (some people call it the Brown Note, but I like "T-Bomb").

[@mikegray-ehnert3238]

Rascal Flats covered a hit by Tom Cochrane from the 90'(?).

[@tiffymcconkey]

The music video is hilarious

[@mellchiril]

I can't help but laugh at the high wind parts, but part of me feels a bit sorry for them, they don't really look like they're having too much fun with it. Especially Chance, who just looks like he's absolutely suffering thoughout the video (though seriously, why the hat, Chance? I gotta know...) It's still friggin' hilarious though, and I'll gladly watch this over and over. It makes my day. Love the song, and the way they did it. Mr. Adam Rupp though... dear lord, give me 1% of your skill and talent, I'll be a happy camper.

[@marytramp5678]

if you go back to when Chris Rupp was in the group Austin almost Always had the lead. very seldom did anyone else have the lead. Sometimes you may have Tim taking front and center but mostly Austin. Once he left and chance came aboard the leads were less of anyone in particular and played to whoever strengths the song leaned towards. As much as i liked Chris, and know how much of an instrumental part ( as a co-founder of the group) of Home Free, i think he was holding them back by having Austin always being the lead. i think they really started to flourish when everyone started taking turns as the lead and having parts in a song instead of just always being backup.

[@matt-dw]

Tim's low Bb in this is 100% chest! That's just what highly-developed low chest sounds like

[@FritsKist]

Sincere reaction, Jan. Greeting from Holland. Is this a remake of Ray Stevens Bridget the Midget?

[@larskunoandersen5750]

Please Jen do Voiceplay with Bang

[@Amber-mv8wz]

This one should have been titled Five Fools & a Fan. 🤣