Home Free Reaction | "Man of Constant Sorrow" | A HARMONICA?!?!

[@debbiehall9091]

One of my favorites.

[@ohjebus99]

The KZbin videos and streams are great.....but you CANNOT beat seeing these guys in person!!!

[@anitawright7169]

Home Free is amazing! Love your reaction!

[@DanielEarnest]

They are indeed! Thank you so much 😊

[@darlaharrelson6487]

Really good reaction. Keep HOMEFREE coming please.

[@VJ_9014]

If Adam amazes you with his harmonica here, check out "Ain't Going Down Til The Sun Comes Up", found only on their FB. It will absolutely blow you away!!!! He's featured.

[@ab9772]

or "Workin for a livin"

[@DanielEarnest]

Indeed I shall! Thanks for the suggestion!

[@lularoetracieandkimmirose3157]

​@@DanielEarnest and Working for a Living

[@marshac7738]

Home Free is the best--period. Chance doing the jaw harp sound really sets the "bluegrass" stage for this song's story. Tim's bass line completely grounds the harmonies and Adam's voice percussion simply cannot be beat. This performance highlights a lot of Home Free's strengths although they also handle just about any other genre amazingly ❣️🎼🥰🎶❤️

[@geniej9093]

Your reaction is both knowledgeable and way funny, watching your initial responses.

[@TOYSTITCHER]

I want to “LIKE” this MORE ! Found Home Free recently and am seriously addicted ! Your insights and knowledge are very welcome ! Thank You !! Looking forward to more ! 👍🤗💕

[@annepinkerton6280]

EVERY sound is them! I've read that even the "crackling" sound of an old record is made by Adam Rupp! He's the best ever!

[@usmadgirl3074]

The beginning sound is Adam Chance (just called "Chance" to avoid confusion with 2 Adams) imitating a Jaw Harp! He's been with them since co-founder, Chris Rupp, brother of Adam Rupp left for a solo career & other endeavors! Adam Rupp is imitating a harmonica! You're one of the few reactors who noticed Tim's bass drop!😊

[@patriciamcl54]

This is the video that hooks 'em in! Amazing how many fans came across this one as the first video they'd seen. I think most of its power comes from the atmosphere created. All the techniques and technical doodats are employed to show us five men getting wet in Alabama, as they sing a song of loss and desperation. Austin's gaze direct to camera and tiny wink seems to show what kind of trouble he's gotten himself into, to have to get out of town fast.

[@babyfry4775]

This is tremendous. They’re all so talented and all of them can beatbox to a degree. Adam was doing the harmonica, drums and other sounds. Chance (back left) was doing the mouth harp sound. Austin (lead here) can also do a harmonica. Austin is from Georgia so that southern accent is real but he has had classical training and can drop it depending on the song. Tim has a 5 octave range so he can sing super low and also sing with the tenors. He’s amazing. Good reaction Daniel. 😍😀

[@katrinaprescott5911]

The song is Bluegrass, which as a genre comes from the southern Appalachians. The strong rhotic (voiced "r") accent, some of the particular vowel sounds and the yodel (the break) in Austin's part are all characteristic of the style and undoubtedly deliberate.

[@DanielEarnest]

Agreed! It sounds amazing!!

[@thomasmacdiarmid8251]

The crackle at the beginning is supposed to be the sound vinyl records would make between tracks. I have read that Rob made that sound, but I only saw one comment say it. As others have said, Chance did the jaw harp, but he does not do it continuously. It is very hard on his throat, so he uses a looper (for those who do not know, it is a devise which repeats a segment in a continuous loop, til turned off).

[@DanielEarnest]

That would make sense. Thanks for the info!

[@bobr4987]

"Chance" says it's called Mongolian Throat Singing. There are YT videos showing examples and even tutorials if you want to try it yourself.

[@bessiesobjack8647]

I’m a new sub, and I love Home Free. The fella in the back is Adam Chance and goes by the name Chance. Each of these fellas are so talented and an awesome band. I hope you continue to enjoy HF. They have many great covers and originals. Your reaction was extremely good, you seem to know what you were talking about. Great job !! 🎼🎵🦋🎶🌺

[@denise_landry]

Really enjoying your reactions Daniel! A few suggestions; "When A Man Loves A Woman", "End of the Road", "Take Me Hone Country Roads" to name a few. Not sure what all you've heard outside of your channel. Thanks! 💙🍟💙

[@DanielEarnest]

Great suggestion! I'll look into them! Thanks!

[@ericpotter4657]

I Agee great choices

[@louisetemples7011]

Great suggestions!

[@WearingTheArmor]

The jaw harp sound at the beginning and end was Adam Chance (newest member). Chance is also filling some of the bass-line.

[@DeerlyMusical2]

Yes, Adam Rupp, freak of nature, did the scratching at the beginning. Austin's voice crack is called a yodel. They are allowed to hit the r's (good catch) because that is a feature of country music. Nobody expects the nomonica the first time they hear it. Tim's voice goes down a full octave when he repeats the line (another good catch). Chance is doing Mongolian throat singing and getting that jaw harp sound. At least two of the members sing out of the sides of their mouths, a voice coach no-no. Home Fries are loyal and fairly friendly. This rabbit hold is deep and beautiful. And I like to run my mouth, so I write long notes.

[@DougRayPhillips]

Thank you. Enjoy the rabbit hole. Yes, Adam Chance does the diggeri-doo, juice-harp, whatever you want to call it, plus some other sound effects. He's the newest member, replacing Adam Rupp's brother Chris Rupp. To avoid confusion, they just call him Chance. Adam Rupp does the drums, harmonica, and some forest sounds. In live concerts, they use a looping machine for this song (setting the drums first), because, as you say, even Adam can't do fake drums and fake harmonica simultaneously.

[@patriciamcl54]

Chance is not that new any more! Been with them since summer '16. I'm told that in concerts Austin and Adam do a harmonica duo.

[@monolit73]

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[@monolit73]

Best choice from Diana's channel: Can’t Help Falling in Love 3.8 million views 127k likes

[@dagmar.6954]

This song blew me away when I first heard it & I was completely hooked. These guys are all so talented. They lean towards country but they can do any genre. They all can take the lead depending on whos voice is best for the song. They are known for their tight harmonies. Tim Foust is one of the best bass singers out there & their beatboxer vocal percussionist Adam Rupp can simulate any sound. This song is very old & is done in the bluegrass country style. It was used in the movie "Oh Brother Where Art Thou" starring George Clooney.

[@DyvmSlorm]

When they do live performances, Adam does use a looper when needed. PS, we call that a NO-monica.

[@sarawells4990]

Every sound you hear is absolutely done by Home Free. Soo amazing!

[@lindanearing4710]

I keep waiting for the novelty of discovering Home Free to wear off, but it isn't happening. I can't get enough of these guys and I listen to them every single day, sometimes all day. You are a fantastic reactor, your insights are amazing. You pick up things almost no other reactor catches. Others can do the harmonica sound, but no one can compare to Adam's "no-monica," No other music gives me as much joy and happiness as Home Free. I subbed because of how insightful your reactions are.

[@wirelessmikedj7784]

Adam does use a looper live......and Chance is doing the mouth harp...in concert, Austin and Adam actually do a nomonica duet :)

[@DanielEarnest]

Austin can do the nomonica too?!?!?! Wow!

[@kareng1894]

Thank you ^_^

[@daventunes3822]

The song is an old Bluegrass standard dating from around the 1920s, I believe. It hit the mainstream when it was the main theme of the George Clooney movie "O Brother Where Art Thou?"

[@whyme7996]

1913

[@patriciab8876]

This was published by Dan Burnett in 1913, but he is not the composer. He just transcribed it. It is an old old American Folk Song that had been shared among country musicians for many many years. As such the originator/originators is unknown. It was learned by ear as was the custom during those times. Because of that the lyrics & tune varied from musician to musician as each added from their personal experiences.

[@JoanN63]

One of the first Home Free videos I saw. The first was Ring of Fire which I loved so much and thought I could become a Home Fry. With this one I knew for sure that I am a Home Fry. They are so good. Can really sing anything.. The Jaw Harp you hear especially at the beginning and end is by Chance. Also great vocals, good harmonies, the deep bass and incredible inhuman Adam with his No-monica.

[@DanielEarnest]

"Ring of Fire" is amazing! I have to agree!!

[@patriciaboehringer5028]

If you want to hear more of Adam Rupp no Monica pull up their cover of working for a living and also only on Facebook their cover of ain't going down til the sun comes up that will blow your mind

[@theironherder]

Nice reaction, especially because you noticed and commented on Tim's pitch drop in the chorus after his solo. Most reactors don't comment on that, either because they didn't notice or because they dismissed it as insignificant. Based solely on that you, sir, are in elite company. The other criterion that I find useful is how soon reactors figure out that Adam does not have a harmonica, a criterion that I can't use to judge you because you had foreknowledge of that skill. But by all means react to "Ain't goin' down ...", where Adam's harmonica playing is prominently featured. Not to mention that the rest of the group, as usual, exceeds all reasonable expectations. There has to be a limit to that phenomenon, but we ain't there yet. Pray continue sharing your gift.

[@DanielEarnest]

Thank you so much for the encouragement and compliments!! I did know Adam could do one based on a video he did explaining how he does it, but haven't heard him doing it up until this video! I have reacted to "Ain't Going Down" and will be releasing it soon!!!!

[@theironherder]

@@DanielEarnest At the risk of wearing out my welcome, "The Fairy Voice Mother" does a good job of explaining and demonstrating how Adam makes harmonica sounds in her reaction to "Man of Constant Sorrow". If the comments to her reaction are to be believed, she makes a better explanation than Adam does in his "harmonica" video (which I haven't seen -- sometimes it's better not to look behind the curtain, I figure).

[@bobbie1st]

I am subbing in hopes that you will keep the Home Free reactions coming. I enjoy watching you react and analyze. You catch a lot more than most do when reacting to these guys. Working For a Living is also a good fun cover where Adam shines on his Nomonica.

[@DanielEarnest]

Thank you, that means a lot! I'll check it out!

[@marlahudgins7038]

My favorite part of this when Adam, the beatboxer plays the NO-Monica lol

[@stevecausier4299]

The guy at the back in black is Adam Chance, known as Chance to avoid confusion, and yes, he’s the one doing the jaws harp sound.

[@lisamcbride8921]

Yes, that’s Adam Chance or referred to as just Chance. He is the one who makes the mouth harp sound in the beginning!

[@bobr4987]

Check out bass Tim Foust collab with fellow acapella singer Peter Hollens on " Misty Mountains". It's a cover from the Hobbit movie so they are in costumes like the movie. Tim brings the deep bass and Peter brings the high harmonies as well as his expert editing and production skills. Peter layers their voices over 120 times for a choir effect. It's a masterpiece!

[@nightthornkvala94132]

If you like the beatboxing check out Wake Me Up. Austin is the featured vocalist but Adam (and the others too) get enough close up time to show his mouth/jaw movements. Another beatbox gem is 9 to 5 + Beatboxing Breakdown. That one is amazing. There's a version with Chris and a later one with Chance. I like the first one better because of the lighting. The group also did a video for 9 to 5 in a office setting that's also great. Austin is a Georgia boy who spent is younger years with his dad's gospel singing group, then later got a degree in musical theater. So, the country twang to his voice is natural for him I guess even though he later learned to drop it. A fine example of that is Austin Brown's solo (without Home Free but with Sebastien Douyon on piano) from Les Miz, Bring Him Home. Absolutely stunningly beautiful!

[@DanielEarnest]

All great suggestions. I'll check them out! I love Austin's version on "Bring Him Home"!!!! It is AMAZING!!!

[@brendagrothier967]

In live performances they use a Looper for all the background sounds.

[@doloresburns3301]

That voice crack that Austin and Rob do is a yodel...the juice harp you hear at the end is done by Chance, a technique called throat singing. This part is on a looper.

[@loriloy7097]

That would be Adam chance he goes by Chance. As far as I knew he does the intro and the mouth harp you'll see it at the end. Love your reactions!

[@joylambert121]

When a Man Loves a Woman and Take Me Home Country Road, One Man Band are a few other amazing performances!

[@sandrastorer5628]

I think that crackling sound at the beginning is meant to be like an old record being played. The boing-ing is Chance making the sound of a small mouth or "Jews" harp. Don't know if you've heard Helplessly Hoping yet, but it is the ear candy of pure vocals. 9 to 5 and Folsom Prison Blues are good fun.

[@samlevy8741]

Home free is the best but if you are impressed with Adam’s nominica in this please react to their cover of “Ain’t going down till the sun comes up” It’s beyond amazing

[@samlevy8741]

BTW you’ll have to go to their Facebook page for it

[@TheDivayenta]

, Adam Chance in the back takes over on the beatboxing and also sings bass when Tim is busy with something else. That voice “ crack” is a classic country yodel.

[@pennygarrity386]

Chance in the background is doing the jaw harp you hear at the beginning and end of the song. Rob in the overalls is doing the bob abob do (whatever) that you hear throughout the song.

[@debbiestumm511]

This song I've seen them sing this twice and it's crazy no-monica from BOTH Austin and Adam is insane! 😊

[@maryannanderson2213]

The guy in the background is Adam Chance and he is the one doing the didgeridoo or mouth harp at the beginning. After Tim's bass solo it is also Adam Chance who takes it down a notch and sings very very low.

[@MattPhizzle]

Mouth harp is Adam Chance, effectively called Chance to avoid confusion. You should check out “Can’t Stop the Feeling” - I love what Chance and Tim do in the middle of that one.

[@martinhafner2201]

I think the crackle at the very beginning was Adam Rupp. The doing-doing noise right after that is meant to be a Jew's harp or jaw harp, done by Chance (dark vest and hat) using harmonic overtone singing. You can see him doing it right near the end before they cut to the last alligator shot.

[@scottdarden3091]

You will see in the end that beginning sound is Adam Chance. For more of Adam Rupp harmonica check out Ain't Going Down Til The Sun Comes Up

[@jasonsomething6003]

Home Free "BUTTS MEDLEY" is a must! You will laugh! peace

[@randyfergus8781]

I'm a little late but, having seen them for the second time just last night, I had to chime in. The only enhancement they do is using a few loopers. The jaw harp sound is initially produced by (Adam) Chance using a throat singing method. It hurts the throat to do it too long so they loop that after the first couple of times. Rob's "domp - dump" rhythm is looped also. Adam has so much going on that it's hard to tell what's looped and what's not. Regardless, there's world class talent here and the reproduce every note of it on stage,

[@debbienorris7307]

Enjoyed your informed reaction. More HF plz!! Signed, new sub

[@charlenemetcalf4246]

They all do a little beatboxing though Adam is the best.

[@williamwood5491]

They can all beat box.

[@williamcapp448]

Adam Chance opens and closes the song. Adam Rupp supplies the drums and harmonica.

[@justthinkingoutloudwtracie1482]

Pretty sure it's Adam Chance doing the mouth harp sound at the beginning and end

[@jessiMBS3383]

That "crack" in his coice is actually a bit of a yodel.

[@carolinasbeauty]

New sub here! I love Home Free and hope you will react to more. I can't tolerate most reactors, but you don't do stupid stuff to bring attention to yourself! You have a bright future as a KZbin reactor. As for other HF songs, some of my favorites are "Brothers in Arms" (Dire Straits), "Helplessly Hoping" (CSN) "In The Blood" and "Butts Remix." There are so many and none disappoint! Well wishes and good luck on your KZbin reaction channel!!

[@marleiaisenhoward1891]

Chance doing twanging sound. Adam other they can all beatbox check out 9 to 5 live beatbox off

[@davidwiger6024]

They use a loop when performing this on stage because it takes 7 or 8 voices for the song and there are only 5 in the group.

[@annebiebrich9155]

The sound in the beginning is the sound of a mouth harp made by Chance

[@susanengland3919]

No harmonica, just an insanely talented beat boxer, Adam Rupp. He and his brother were the founders of Home Free. If you don't believe it's possible, watch their video of "Ain't Going Down (Till the Sun Comes Up)". A couple of times Adam moves his hand enough for you to see that there is, in fact, NO harmonica, just his hands and his voice.

[@pickin4you]

That twang at the beginning and the end is Chance doing a mouth harp sound with his mouth. You can see it at the very end as he is the last one they show. Just watch his mouth at the end.

[@hidebehind2604]

They ALL CAN BEAT , to some degree.wait until you react to ""AIN'T GOIND DOWN TILL SUN COMES UP.!

[@karenpatton9010]

The voice only harmonica, its not the first time. 2 gentlemen did the same on my grandparents porch in the late 60s. In Eastern Kentucky outside of Prestonsburg Kentucky.

[@46wireboy]

They're not breaking any “rules”, it's a frickin' country song. They are SUPPOSED to sound country!

[@DanielEarnest]

Very true! I have been/am being trained classically so that is why I heard the "rrr" and was like, "RED FLAG!!" but yes, under country rules, it is completely fine and sounds amazing! Thank you for clarifying! 😀

[@emanymton713]

I’ve watched several reactions to this. Very few people comment about the “ harmonica”

[@sersastark]

That beginning part is Adam Chance

[@steveb793]

Adam Chance is doing the mouth harp

[@kristindunstan172]

I think that cracking of his voice was him throwing a yodel in the mix. These guys really are amazing. It sounds like you've heard them many times before, but I only see a few reaction videos on your channel. How long have you been a fan and how did you find them?

[@DanielEarnest]

I have heard a lot of their songs and have been following them now for a couple years. The reason I don’t have too many of their older videos as reactions is because I like to do “first time reactions” and a lot of their older stuff I have already seen 😄

[@jamesmarch9570]

Wow! You recognized Chance doing the mouth harp ( some say it's a didgeridoo...but no )!

[@Broomrider1492]

The guy in the back left is Adam Chance who is also doing the Jew's harp sound. Home Free is my second favorite Acappella group.

[@DanielEarnest]

They are amazing! Who is your favorite a cappella group?

[@Broomrider1492]

@@DanielEarnest VoicePlay. #TheatreKidsOfACappella. I also just discovered the Bass Gang.

[@drratran]

@@Broomrider1492 Home Free and Voice Play are all very good friends. They often collaborate and have done arranging for each other.

[@Broomrider1492]

@@drratran Yup, they did ACA TOP 10 | MOVIE THEMES Feat. Rob Lundquist, ACA TOP 10 Bro-Country Feat: Chris Rupp, Tim was in Just Sing and they did Zombies vs. Hillbillies - Survivor (VoicePlay vs. Home Free). Tim, Geoff, and VoicePlay did the arrangement for Home Free's Elvira with the Oak Ridge Boys

[@vidiot5533]

Of course they would throw a country twang on it, its for the movie Oh Brother Where Art Thou, which is set in the south. its fitting, and perfectly acceptable for the style.

[@whyme7996]

including the rrrr sound is needed for the type of bluegrass music they are singing. Most pop and broadway musical styles are horrible for diction

[@loriloy7097]

That would be a no Monica

[@davidnone-ya9316]

Daniel, would love to see your reaction to 'Home Free ft Billy Gilman - One Voice' it's a great listen and has a very important message behind it.

[@yvonnemcmahan9037]

You should listen to Adam Rupp. He shows all his beatboxing talent. Yes all of this song is Acapella.

[@DanielEarnest]

I'll be releasing my reaction to Adam's Drum solo today!!

[@jamanga59]

Adam has a video on KZbin showing and telling how to do the nomonica

[@kathyweverka4335]

It's a didgeridoo by Chance. Need some background on you. So young and such smart reaction. I seldom subscribe but did with you. My favorite HF is "My Church". Its perfect but seldom reviewed.

[@Bad_Miracle]

Awesome reaction! Can you also please check out their cover of Zac Brown band's "Colder Weather?" It's absolutely amazing!

[@DanielEarnest]

I'll look into it! Thanks!

[@edwinsemidey1992]

Fellow we don't need a complete breakdown just a reaction

[@DanielEarnest]

My aim is to do more of an analysis video than just a reaction. I enjoy videos that breakdown what I’m hearing and help me enjoy the music even more. Sorry if this wasn’t the kind of content your looking for.

[@tomshehee2466]

robb beatboxes as well

[@keithsibley8270]

You need listen to ain't going down until sun come up if you want to hear good adam with harmonica sound

[@georgemegaw2925]

So you’re ABSOLUTELY sure they’re layering with ‘nomonica’ and ‘beat boxing’….Check out this one -- kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHm8mIpmm5imgac -- only one can beatbox … maybe yes - maybe no??? PS likely so for the studio version. And Adam Chance, you’re just meeting, did the jaw harp and the beginning and the end…and covers bass when Tim leads….they’re ranges are similar.

[@debbiehall9091]

CK out Ain't Going Down Til the Sun Comes Up. It's not on You Tube but I hear FB page. Adam Rupp kills the harmonica.

[@DanielEarnest]

I have reacted to it and absolutely love it!!

[@patrickhumphreys5851]

Good reaction man if you would like to see them really getting down and Adam killing the nonmonica check out their cover of ain't going down till the sun comes up but you'll have to go to their Facebook page for the video and yes even Home Free got a copy strike on KZbin. 🤪

[@loriloy7097]

Folsom prison blues please

[@46wireboy]

Chance is doing the Jews Harp. Sure they're not saying, don't, don't do?

[@annebiebrich9155]

All and everything you hear in any of their videos is done vocally....never, never are there any instruments