Home Free REACTION #33: "Skull and Bones" Lyric + Live Videos Double Header!!!

[@dagmar.6954]

Glad we are getting a double feature! Chance wrote this song for the game "Skull & Bones". I do think they were asked to write this because of "The Sea Shanty Medley". I really like seeing this live version as it shows who is doing what parts. Tim & Chance are doing the really low notes in the beginning. Chance has his guitar & Austin is playing a mandolin. Adam is holding down the percussion sounds. And Austin & Rob are adding a fuller sound with their harmonies. Wish the live was the longer version of the song. These guys are so supportive of each other's talents & projects.

[@marshac7738]

SO proud of Home Free! With them tackling this project with Ubisoft, maybe they'll finally begin to get the exposure and accolades they deserve❣️🎼🥰🎶❤️

[@ElizabethRoss-uj8rl]

This one blew me out of the water! I wonder if the higher ranges were played down in the lyric version because maybe Ubisoft produced it? They would have wanted to put the balance on the bass voices, I think. !Just a guess, don't quote me. Rob and Austin were close to singing in their opera mode I, too, noticed a bit of uncertainty in Chance's voice at the beginning of the live version -- there was a quiver in his voice right at first, more than his normal vibrato would produce. But, my, oh my, what a glorious song and performance! I love how so many reactors don't realize Chance is the other bass right away. And Adam is playing the heck out of his drums! Go, Chance! Write another song for us! YoHo Home Free!

[@danivansuperstar]

It's Tim taking it down the octave (melody) and Chance singing melody for the lyric video, which Chance's octave was also pretty low to start off with, so .... on the live version it looks like Adam Rupp is saying "Skull and Bones" in the background. But that's actually Rob doing "Skull and Bones" in the background. The camera man got it wrong. Aside: It's Chance who wrote the song. Austin and Rob are taking it up the octave for the opera and choral sound in the background on chorus. I swear Rob is like their rock sometimes. He literally sounds like a choir by himself. Such a big sound. Thank you for reacting to it. It's amazing. Oh, P.S. that's Adam Chance on the laugh at the end of the lyric version. I thought it was Tim at first, too. Oh, and I think the sound guy completely messed up Adam Chance's mike volume in the live version. My opinion. So unfortunate.

[@Indigo_moon]

Thank you! I've been trying to tell people that it's Rob. It's obvious to my ears that it's him and you can hear the drums at the exact time you hear "Skull and Bones". They overlap each other. So it has to be two different people, or at least one prerecorded track. I know Adam is talented, but he's still not able to do the impossible, regardless what people think. Lol. And I don't think the camera person "got it wrong", necessarily. They just happened to be filming Adam at that time. I'm sure the camera person didn't psychically know that part was coming up in the song and then put the camera on Adam because he knew Adam was going to say it, before he was going to say it. Anyway, thanks for bringing it up. ❤

[@nancyholter5646]

I heard that Chance told people in OR that the laugh was Tim.

[@wadebowenfan6743]

I'm always amazed how the live version sounds like there is a crew of 40 guys and not just 4 doing those vocals! Great Reaction! xx

[@LynnRamsay]

Apparently before they got on stage in the live they were having some sound issues maybe that’s why it sound like Chance had a hard time hearing himself.

[@tammydodge388]

When I listened to it the first time, I heard three voices doing those low bass notes. When I watched the live version, they showed Tim and Chance singing , but if you look closely at Adam, he is singing as well! I love your reactions, keep it up!

[@annehffry3284]

Glad you reacted to both versions. I love hearing them live.

[@carolburnett190]

Chance wrote this at the request of Ubisoft (game creators). The game is to be released next month, I think. The live version was at the a game con. The live version shows just how full they can sound. We think Opera Rob made an appearance in this one. I suspect Chance may also have been a bit nervous. The live version is definitely my favorite. I liked it without the production. I’m pretty sure there is going to be a live version video released later. You’re hearing Tim and Chance at the beginning. The Sea Shanty Medley was totally viral on TikTok and Instagram with a dance someone made up. This is all jumbled up because I was trying to comment as you were asking questions. Hope it makes sense. Thanks, Cole!!

[@staceysmith8173]

I do that too. I can't always keep up with the questions and answers. Lol

[@rfitzsimons55]

Adam Rupp also started the beginning with low overtone singing. 🙂👍🏼

[@oldschoolpop8428]

Tim's performance is historic. All those D1's live, yes live! No one has done this live. Kudos Tim!

[@barbarakennedy2667]

Home Free did it live at the Ubisoft premier. It was Chance and Tim doing double bass along with Adam doing a bass drone note.

[@oldschoolpop8428]

Tim was singing an octave lower than Chance making this so awesome!@@barbarakennedy2667

[@ericpotter4657]

Ubisoft after hearing the Sea Shanty Medley contact Home Free about creating a theme song for their upcoming game. Chance who is a big sea shanty fan jumped at the opportunity to write the song. He was also responsible for Home Free doing the Sea Shanty Medley. The rest of the group was not wanting to do it at first but he helped to change their minds. It is the second highest viewed Home Free video at 34 + million views there Ring of Fire video has 43+ million views. Tim and Chance’s bass at the start of the song really set atmosphere for the rest of the song. Great reaction as always and you have a blessed day.

[@colombe245]

The lows in this one are fantastics, kudos to Chance for the most "pirate" song since a long time, a real pleasure for my ears 🤩. Thx Cole 😎🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️

[@babyfry4775]

You are right. Ubisoft saw Sea Shanty Medley and approached Chance and asked him to write a shanty for their new game and this is it. It’s a banger!!! I love this song and the game looks good too. I think the game comes out today??!! Or soon. I think the boys are supposed to make an actual video of this sometime in the future. Chance is playing guitar and Austin is playing mandolin. The live version in front of the Ubisoft crowd is good too. Good reaction Cole!!!😍

[@fairabbigailgrace]

The game isn't out yet, but I think the beta started today. The live was on the Ubisoft summer games fest or whatever they call it. So if anyone was watching that they would have seen the live version during that. I wish I would have been able to watch it. :)

[@itzel1735]

Early reviews are not great unfortunately.

[@staceysmith8173]

​@@itzel1735ohhh that's not good

[@fairabbigailgrace]

Well, since it's a beta they can get stuff cleaned up and if they have a second beta planned they can see how it is then. I do hope it does well though.

[@staceysmith8173]

@@fairabbigailgrace I hope it does too

[@itzel1735]

@@fairabbigailgrace I’m hoping the game lives up to the song. 🙂

[@debbiehall9091]

Chance wrote this song and sings lead. I believe you are hearing Tim and Chance doing the lows. Love it so proud of them.💗💗💗

[@cmitchell7347]

Don't recall anyone else reacting to both of these in one video. Couldn't be more thrilled for Chance finally having his moment to be front and center. Much of the time he's just in the background doing his thing. There are likes and dislikes for each version. Live feels very authentic. The rumbly bass, Rob's operatic richness resonates. Even love how Chance stomps up to the mic. Lots of energy. The Lyric version is more produced so not as easy to decipher who's doing what but it's a treat for the eyes and ears. Who know what opportunities might come of this for the guys. The Lyric version amassed well over 100K views in less than 48 hours, when it was released, from a lot of people unfamiliar with HF. Now we're just waiting on an Official Video of this from the guys (with hopefully very minimal game footage). Heard maybe this Fall?? (Quite certain they didn't don the pirate-y garb just for a quick snapshot.)

[@starcarm]

DJ_410 did both in the same reaction. He does great reactions to Home Free and Voiceplay also.

[@csutton161]

BRAVO Tim and Chance!

[@antrazitaj5209]

This was on the Ubisoft stream, it sure was trippy for a lot of the gamers, both Adams beatboxing and Tims really low bass. That's not something you hear in most music genres

[@carolburnett190]

You’re right that more than one gaming reactor almost lost their minds over the song. And, below in the comments there would be Home Fries saying that they were there just for the music. It was pretty humorous, actually! The funniest one I saw was a a guy who sometimes reacts to Home Free and suddenly realized that it was them on his gaming channel.

[@antrazitaj5209]

@@carolburnett190 I was one of those who checked the gamer reactions, it was a lot of fun

[@graceparker7003]

Can't answer all of your questions, but I did really love seeing the LIVE release of the song with the game. I do know that Chance did write the song and I loved the Austin played the instrument himself vs an outsider playing it for them!!! Love this and your reaction too!! EOVC!

[@itzel1735]

“Two Tims and a Chance” That made me laugh for some unexplainable reason.

[@PaulaThompson-x9w]

Well. There is a video out there called " Between Two Tims" where Tim sort of interviews Cance. It is very funny.

[@itzel1735]

@@PaulaThompson-x9w I had totally forgotten about that! But part of my brain remembered and found the inadvertent call back hilarious. 🤣🏠🍟

[@meemermarie1977]

All them excelt for acoustic and another strings. But probably backing tracks

[@peggygross7409]

Home Free has released a live version of their Sea Shanty Medley. You definitely need to check it out.

[@sythompson9331]

It's a great mini movie

[@itzel1735]

I’m assuming they sung it live with some kind of track to amp up the percussion and mandoline. Still a debate online about who did the ‘skull and bones’ refrain, Adam or Rob. (I think Tim) I’m also assuming there were story points that Chance was asked to include. And that the final audio version was tweaked and engineered to serve the unique needs of a video game theme song. My wish is for a recording that frees them from any Ubisoft musical constraints and gives us more of Opera Rob, like the live version. They did get all costumed up for a promotional photo, so I’m wondering if they do their own piratey video. Thanks for the double reaction. I really like you pointing out what you are hearing.

[@rodconner9079]

Seems I recall ... before the release of "Sea Shanty" - Tim saying something about "because Chance really likes sea shanties..." -- May have been reference to what's in the works, not only their famous medley!?! .. Anyway - What we learn of HF is "Studio" which is right damn-near perfect ... then, typ. "Can they do that LIVE?" ...... Well, we've learned YES, that LIVE is somehow even better but turned-up a notch or 3. Yer in awe while there then as quickly as it's over --- all surreal, Did that really just happen? What these guys have is RARE, very RARE!!! Be Safe

[@pamelagoodman7559]

Adam added a bass drone in the intro, before he starts beatboxing

[@vickiadkins9844]

I'm so proud of Chance I could spit!! Epic!

[@babyfry4775]

Oh did not read the title and you did the live one too…..it’s great and yes, Chance sounds just a little off in the beginning. Like you said it was probably a headset problem? Loved hearing Tim go so low and thought it was stellar. Good one Cole!!!😍

[@bernieregnier4500]

Totally epic!!!! ❣💯

[@pennygarrity386]

Actually it was Tim, Chance AND Adam singing bass at the beginning and it was saying the words skull and bones during the chorus while beat boxing.

[@hammertime615]

I was thinking that Chance"s mic was not quality, the sound was off...probably not their own equipment. It's a catchy song, good accomplishment by Chance in writing it.

[@patriciaemeigh4370]

Thanks for giving us both. I hope the boys bring out their own full length version with a video!!

[@davidtullis2810]

Beginning Tim andChance with Adam providing bass undertone

[@MonicaGoodwin-qz5gd]

🔥🔥🤠 HF 🔥🔥 Great 👍 reaction 💖❤️❤️

[@kristindunstan172]

Adam did the drums, Chance played guitar, and Austin was on mandolin. Pretty sure Home Free will get some new fans from the gamers who hear this.

[@georgefisher1995]

There is a Chance that it is two Tim’s, and Chance, or a chance that it is Tim and Chance, or perhaps it is Chance x2 and Tim! Take a chance and guess. Chance’s are, no matter what chance you guess, it, perchance, sounds great!

[@KathyMcIntyre-te4ky]

In addition to Chance and Tim starting with the great low notes, I believe Adam is ooing in the low range too. I think that Chance was very nervous in the beginning as this is a very exciting opportunity for him to showcase his writing skills and obtain a greater fan base for Home Free. He reports growing up on the water and he is an avid gamer, so this combines many loves into one great production!

[@MommaBird52]

I believe Chance does that laugh at the end!

[@DaveSquibbSr]

This takes me back to my youth of watching Errol Flynn swashbucklers

[@teresacartwright5406]

How fortunate is Home Free to have 3 song writers (Tim, Austin & Chance)? Chance wrote this one, plays guitar and sings lead (Austin plays mandolin). It's such a good song with such evocative music & lyrics. I think the live version is bassier (is that a word?) than the studio video. I'm not a gamer but the graphics are as fantastic as the singing, harmonies & beatboxing.

[@teresacartwright5406]

In 3 collaborations with Texas Hill Home Free has instruments: "Givin' Up On You", "Go Tell It On the Mountain" and "Dreamer (Live)" . Austin & Chance often have instruments on their channels.

[@Indigo_moon]

No Tim's not double tracked in the studio version. They actually had to pull back his track, in the beginning especially, so you could hear Chance sing the lead. You can tell this when listening to the live version. Not only is Tim much louder but he washes out Chance almost completely in the beginning. Thanks for doing reactions of both. The live version is my favorite. And I think for most of the Home Fries too.

[@darleneroberts9187]

Live version is better, but shorter. Enjoyed your comments as always.

[@wendywallis2956]

You're right.....stupid for asking......lol!

[@mimigina7439]

On the Live version, chance and Tim are both singing bass at the beginning, so I don’t think it was two Tim’s, but it’s imo.

[@dianadickerson749]

Tim was an octave lower than Chance, Chance has the guitar, Austin had the mandolin. Opera Rob comes through. The company heard their Sea Shanty and approached them and Chance ran with it! Love both renditions! Adam lost his mind on this one!

[@dianadickerson749]

When the game reactors realized who the guys were, they went nuts! Gamers and homefries too!

[@bryanpscolka7280]

Tim has the depths from hell bass. Chance wrote this. The best sea shanty ever made. You're not going to make a better one. It's perfect

[@MommaBird52]

By the way #OliverAnthonyMusic dropped another one that is breaking the internet again - I Want To Go Home.

[@roniboyd613]

A Skull & Bones twofer!!

[@Gurl_warrioR4God]

👍😎✌🏻

[@lularoetracieandkimmirose3157]

I thought Chance sounded a little nervous. Perhaps you are correct and it is an audio problem

[@DonnasArizonaAdvenrures]

I have a friend who is a bass and he said the mic was up to high for chance, it hindered his ability to hit the low notes, and threw him off a little. Look at Tim; he holds his mic low and had no problem. Still great performance.