HOME FREE REACTION VIDEO | Helplessly Hoping

[@tomsikes9064]

That was done and released 1969. The mid 60's to the mid 70's was the best era of music in America. Even then, it was an amazing harmonic release in the midst of the burgeoning Rock era.

[@geraldlowe2652]

These Guys will go down in Musical History .No one will ever match this, Not even Close.

[@kennymanning9507]

I'm 65 years old and they are probably the best group I have heard. It just seems like over the past few years they are more and more amazing talents out there.

[@robv4936]

Agree, but my next favorite is Foxes and Fossils, check their old live stuff on on here. They did this same song, and many other good ones

[@danellwein8679]

i have noticed that too Kenny .. am same age as you .. we seem to be living in a unique time in music history ..

[@russellkeeling4387]

Electronic equipment helps a lot.

[@tomhansen4576]

This is a late 60's song by Crosby, Stills, and Nash. Home Free has the richest harmonies of any band I have ever heard.

[@DavidJones-vt8oy]

Listen to Foxes and Fossils version. It's definitely worth jt.

[@Qmocean]

Their time as CSNY is specular as well. Neil added a layer that just fit so well with all 3 of them.

[@baskervillebee6097]

Don't miss Home Free's 7 Bridges Road. Harmonies sharp enough you get paper cuts.

[@JeffreyCrisp]

Home Free is by far the premiere A cappella group. They have raised the bar for A cappella groups to an almost unreachable level with this beautiful cover. It is definitely one of my favorites. I do believe it is time for you to listen and react to their cover of Mayday by Cam.

[@ronnietabada348]

im a man, but when i feel like crying... "what we aint got" homefree cover is my go to...

[@alanlundberg4534]

Yeah, what Ronnie said, but also try out I Can't Outrun You and Love Me Like That.

[@george217]

Mine is "In the Blood"

[@Houdm]

It’s sad that as men we have to justify ourselves for when we cry

[@Jolarwar]

I actually have to watch and listen to Gone Away by FFDP for a good cry

[@jeffmalloy8200]

@@Jolarwar If you haven't already check out the young Norwegian singer/songwriter/producer Aurora you should do so. I'd start with her song Runaway from the Nobel Peace Prize concert in 2015 when she was 19 and written at the age of 11.

[@bestusernameever6518]

This song is grossly underrated.

[@andrewbrace7812]

That was the most powerful song cover I've heard in a long time. It grabbed my soul and vibrated it to its core. Nice reaction Schnell, keep up the great work 😃♥️👍👍

[@SchnellJordan]

Same! Haha. Thank you Andrew 😊

[@martygindlesperger7933]

I was just suggested your videos and I am hooked. I absolutely love Home Free and this is the first time I have have seen this video. It is a video that showcases all of their voices. To where I would rather be, I would go back to Japan.

[@chlorisaann]

If you're a 90's music girl, Home Free covered Boyz II Men End of the Road!! and they KILLED IT!!!

[@PizzaHutCEO]

No matter what type of music you like, that song and that cover are both amazing

[@duanegreen1255]

I discovered Home Free not long ago in the comments of a PTX reaction video. I'll have to check out this one. Thanks for sharing.

[@bambamnj]

Wooohoooo Schnell!!! We love your reactions and we love when you do Home Free. Keep up the positivity sweet thing.

[@weslennon3425]

1969 - "Helplessly Hoping" is a 1969 song by the American folk rock group Crosby, Stills, and Nash, written purposefully in alliterative form by Stephen Stills. They recorded the song at Wally Heider's Studio 3, Hollywood in December 1968 during their first recording session as a group, with producer Paul Rothchild. 1969-

[@Qmocean]

This is a master class in group vocals. Perfect pitch. Perfect harmony. Perfect timing. I'm a sucker for harmonies, especially in rock. This song hits hard af.

[@steveksfc]

Crosby, Stills, Nash all the way, Great cover.

[@shawnhowes8440]

the layers of different sound from each mixes beautifully

[@deannabates1575]

OMG, Home Free would kill More Than Words. They should do that one. This is my current number HF song, or Mayday. I literally wake up hearing these songs.

[@mindylafler3456]

It's a favorite of mine as well. "I can't out run you" is a fantastic simple, very beautiful song. Chance sings the lead, and he directed the video. In The Blood..is great as well.

[@kurt1618]

Home Free does a fantastic cover of John Mayer's In The Blood. I know you like John too. Love this song too thanks for doing it.

[@deannapaul3149]

These guys are SO TALENTED. Great thing is they sound just as good live! I’ve seen them twice and they put on a great show. Fun, funny and sing their butts off. Can’t wait to see them again. Oh., and I’d be in Colorado as well. I grew up there and looking forward to getting back sometime soon. Great reaction! Keep them coming!❤️❤️

[@jamessweet5341]

An immaculate jewel of a song written by a music god and performed by angels.

[@DavidTateVA]

For some context to the harmonies, you should listen to some original Crosby Stills Nash (and Young) -- "Teach Your Children Well", "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes", "Marrakesh Express", "Our House"... Their harmonies are completely distinctive.

[@debhouckscraftycottage]

Agreed!

[@billyboyblue17]

The only thing that could have added to Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young is the addition of Tim's bass. Having grown up on CSN&Y my mind immediately jumped to "Teach Your Children Well" as soon as this song started. Home Free really should go down in history as a companion group to CSN&Y.

[@ebenclukey7293]

If you appreciate how clean and distinct the vocals are, you can thank the engineer. It's a technical skillset that very few are masters of.

[@bobthabuilda1525]

As someone who has worked in the music industry at times, I can vouch for that. Very few good engineers out there. However, I would say that Home Free is the kind of group that makes their job easy lol.

[@pamdimitrio4972]

You have got to love when Adam Rupp sings! ❤️❤️

[@mikegray-ehnert3238]

Adam, the beat boxer is also a very good tenor, so there were actually 5 voices in this cover, as on some of their Xmas songs.

[@corwinchristensen260]

This is the BEST example EVER for the proper use of Reverb! It is absolutely spot on and adds so much to the whole composition.

[@sallysmith5090]

Loved your reaction.. this is one of my favorite songs. I am old enough to remember the original and I was so excited when I saw that my very favorite group was covering this.. and oh yeah.. as usual , they did it incredible justice. .. oh.. I would like to be in Vermont! Especially this time of year! I live in Philly now, orig from Boston, but my heart is in Vt.. ! Listen to Auld Lang Syne.. Do You Hear What I Hear.. and the Country Fried Medley.. oh and Mayday.. omg any song you pick would be great! Thanks!

[@catwoman1263]

If you want to hear warm, rich harmonies, check out Home Free's cover of Auld Lang Syne. Gorgeous. Smooth. Velvety.

[@AudioVile]

As is the Pentatonix version!!

[@jameskoralewski1006]

This is an old song from the 60's/70's that was originally performed by Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young!

[@robertbullard4266]

There is no doubt the majesty of Home Free is very obvious. But, the wizardry of this song is the lyrics and music that Stephen Stills delivered!!!

[@roberthudson1959]

Did you notice that beatboxer Adam Rupp sang on this song? That means that they were singing four-part harmony plus the lead! No wonder it sounded so rich.

[@JensaRahm]

When Tim drops that bass its just something special. This song is amazing

[@jamessweet5341]

This song illustrates perfectly the power that that bass voice can bring to even the most perfect harmonies.

[@alverond]

More than words!!! Great connection. Your reactions are awesome. Love it!

[@williamroop451]

Home Free has the ability to become a cathedral pipe organ while maintaining pure vocals throughout their songs. You could SWEAR that they have instrumental accompaniment.

[@DiamondRioFan1]

Loved this reaction!! I never noticed it until you mentioned it. But once you did, I definitely heard the "More Than Words" vibe. That would be another cool song for them to cover. I don't know if I have a "where" I would rather be as much as a "when". Anytime when it's NOT 2020 and there's still a Home Free. Just keep them reactions coming. :)

[@MrDstyle09]

Hey Schnell it's AWESOME seeing you react to Home Free again, I love this group! It's my first time hearing this song I love their voices! These guys are AWESOME! Where I would like to be is somewhere I've never been I think I would love to visit Colorado also! Schnell is it beautiful there? Thanks again for being an AWESOME person and human being we need more beautiful souls like you out there! You're AWESOME can't for your next reaction! Much love again from here in the States!😉😉😉😉😉😉🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@SchnellJordan]

Thank you so much!! I’m so happy you are enjoying all of my content 😊🙏🏼✨

[@libertarianguy5567]

This was actually released in 1969. You should listen to the original by Crosby Stills Nash and Young (CSN&Y). Home Free did a fantastic job covering this song, CSN&Y would be happy with this cover. This was one of my favorite songs growing up.

[@doorran]

it's a Crosby, Stills, and Nash song from their1969 album. ...beautifully covered by Home free.

[@pcraig1383]

Obviously, these guy's were inspired by the original CSN version, both are superb.

[@SchnellJordan]

I just heard the original version and it’s SO GOOD!

[@fewwiggle]

@@SchnellJordan Self control, Schnell ;-) -- you should have reacted to the original, too -- of course you still can..... :-)

[@MrBeaker1158]

Home Free is extremely good on this one. Everything they do has been exceptional.

[@dougmore526]

Sweet Schnell. I hope you had a great thanksgiving. I love when you react to Home Free. Thanks girl. ❤️👍😇🤘 there’s no place like home. Nowhere I’d rather be. ❤️❤️❤️ maybe Chester England. LOL

[@SchnellJordan]

It was a fun thanksgiving! Hope yours was fun too! 😊 England sounds fun!

[@alunwilliams9245]

You can hear each voice even in harmony because they are masters of giving each other space, fantastic 👍

[@orionridge]

They make beautiful music together. They are always just doing it for fun! If it weren't for paying travel expenses, having to eat, etc. they probably wouldn't even charge to do a concert. I wish I was in Rio De Janeiro as it was in the 60s!

[@ronford4609]

Knew the bass gut punch was gonna get you lol. Great reaction!!

[@jsking306]

Your reaction was heartfelt, sincere, and spot-on. I was a freshman in college when Crosby Stills and Nash released this song. I recently discovered young KZbinrs who review the classics experiencing them for the first time. It's nice that you breathe new life into venerable classics. Fantastic review/reaction video!

[@jamesdavis4598]

I'm guessing she's never heard the original version. "Sounds like a 90's ballad." It's actually from 1969.

[@Pilot545]

I was thinking the same thing. 90s 😂

[@robbpowell194]

Crosby, Stills and Nash. This group has done them justice.

[@stevestarr3160]

@James Davis she was referring to a song from the 90's called More Than Words by Extreme that this reminded her of but she definitely needs to hear the original, More Than Words isn't even close

[@Splungers]

The original CSN vinyl record on a decent system is amazing.

[@rickrickard2788]

@@stevestarr3160 Yup.

[@cheryljohnson733]

Thank you for doing a Home Free Reaction!!! I absolutely love this group and this is getting me thru COVID in a happy way. Please do more Home Free. Please react to In the Blood. I would be living on a tropical island.

[@Huepe12]

.. this is no longer alcapella, it’s voice painting..

[@gutemberggomes4249]

Yes. Painted with autotune

[@Huepe12]

@@gutemberggomes4249 home free is not using at, the are same without mike ...

[@russellschell4812]

I have seen them in concert twice. They sound even better live so take the hate and jealously somewhere else. :)

[@medithchristian6011]

They do not use autotune!

[@robertgardner2668]

@@gutemberggomes4249 um compare them live...they are just as good

[@coldpatron8411]

Great reaction once again awesome woman😍😍😍

[@willspidey24]

Awesome reaction. These guys are so good and when they all sing in harmony, it is so beautiful. You look beautiful as always...keep em coming. Thank you! To answer your question. I love the outdoors so Colorado or South Carolina would be my choice.

[@russelleklund7831]

there were 5 voices the beat boxer has a beautiful voice

[@SchnellJordan]

Whoops! Missed one 😊

[@yobaby14]

@@SchnellJordan I don't know his name, but the guy that sang at first, the one you went back and listened to again, also sings bass. If you listen to the bass parts again, you will hear that there is more than just Tim's voice, the other guy is harmonizing with him in the bass line.

[@andrewbrace7812]

That's Adam Chance

[@george217]

Probably the best chance to hear Adam Rupp sing is their version of "How Great Thou Art"...

[@AlanDike]

@@yobaby14 Hes a baritone... Low end, but i dont think hes a bass...

[@jeffreyjacobs390]

Harmony of three , four or five part harmony is done by Home Free ....here they are committed to brilliant synchronization.

[@shanialover]

Dear Schnell, you look even more BEAUTIFUL than usual with your pretty pink ring & your DRESS & the darling necklace & our classic red nail polish. This must be a new song of theirs because this is my first time to hear it. With holidays coming know that Home Free & Pentatonix have a number of wonderful Holiday songs. The place I would like to be is with Dimash if he isn't already secretly taken. 🎶👱‍♀️👗👠👠💓

[@kareng1894]

Apr 27, 2018 is when Home Free posted this to KZbin. It's been out for a while. LOL

[@shanialover]

@@kareng1894 K!! I have seen a LOT of their videos so I must have overlooked this one or just not gotten to it yet. Thank you so much for the heads up 👱‍♀️👗👠👠

[@kareng1894]

Thought that might be the case. They have a lot of videos out and have been blasting us with a lot more since quarantine. Not that I mind. I forgot they have this one or that one until someone reacts to it the say to myself "Oh yeah! I haven't watched that one in ages!" If they want to five us more music, I'll listen and watch the videos. :D

[@shanialover]

@@kareng1894 And they are one of the music acts I listen to daily among others like Pentatonix and Dimash.

[@TheTexastransplant]

She is a very attractive young lady but man she just interrupts waaayyy too much in my opinion.

[@odinspromise]

Too, too many memories. Beautiful rendition. Peace.

[@kcasey1220]

Totally agree whenever you listen to meaningful song you inevitably shed a tear when home free sings that same song you almost get dehydrated! Lol

[@piage3067]

Hi Mrs. Schnell, this song is great, btw i love HomeFree! ...and this one seems like "Irish folk musik" (btw love that Irish thing too) Clear, loud, less Instruments, maybe cold, nature, but soulfilling sounds. perfekt, thank you!

[@davler2000]

Your reactions are fun to watch! More Home Free Please! I think the Butts Remix Medley really shows off some of their versatility. Like many of their songs, It’s easy to forget there are no instruments

[@jeffharry9675]

90's!? That's funny. Yes. it is the 60's. I should know; I'm 73 and was there.

[@dennislloyd523]

I AGREE it time you can now see a totally different side of this group. MAYDAY will floor you

[@SchnellJordan]

I guess I’ll have to give it a listen! 😊

[@alverond]

Mayday. You willl be blown away

[@ronfuqua2117]

@@SchnellJordan yes please

[@pamdimitrio4972]

Oh my gosh you were at 10,000 subscribers now you're over 88,000 you go girlfriend! I'll check your library for more home free. 🔥🔥🔥

[@ronfuqua2117]

that's a masterclass in harmony

[@bethcoussou]

I just discovered your channel when this video showed up on my home page. I love Home Free and this is probably one of my top 3 favorite covers of theirs. I had to watch! It’s a beautiful and haunting cover. I kind of get what you see when you compared it to “Words” by Extreme (love that group, too!). I liked your reaction and will subscribe after leaving a comment. I’ll have to go through your library for other Home Free, and other artists you’ve reacted to.

[@sallytilley571]

Great reaction. I seen someone let you know that there was actually 5 voices on this song. Adam, the beat boxer was singing also. He also has a great voice.

[@bryanpscolka7423]

Just so awesome. Beautiful!!

[@joanwharff6483]

OK Schnell.....You need to listen & view more of their videos! Tim...the bass , is AWESOME !!!!!

[@rogerdsmith]

This is classic 1960’s rock.

[@bruceh6557]

While I love Home Free and this version, I was fortunate enough to hear CSN play it live in a small venue many years ago. They turned off the lights before beginning, and you could hear a pin drop between the notes. It was truly a religious experience that you can't get from a 52 year old recording - but you should still give it a listen.

[@brgoerz]

This song is a musical hug. Amazing!

[@jackhaskell694]

Hermosa Beach, CA. I grew by the ocean in New England and I live in the Arizona desert. I miss the sounds, breezes and smells of the ocean. Plus I have good friends in the area.

[@brianvandy4002]

I love that they're giving Adam Chance so much coverage. In songs lately. He's got great talent.

[@TheDivergentDrummer]

Man that Tim Foust can go LOWWW. Enjoying your reacts. Cheers from Sudbury

[@sakadula]

Your observation of the similarity, harmonically, of this piece to the harmonies of "More Than Words" is intriguing. There is a folk-ballad tradition of only lightly instrumented songs (that includes, notably, Simon and Garfunkel), in which the harmonies are the soul of the piece--harmonies that are at one moment simple, and in the next intertwine in unexpected combinations like different-colored threads woven in a tapestry. I personally love these songs, in which the driving bass beat an dover-loud instrumentation are absent, and do not obscure the pure and pristine power of precise and provocative chords.

[@SchnellJordan]

Beautifully said, Sakadula!

[@DennisKovacich]

I had a friend in college who once mentioned that as a child he was really frustrated by his inability to sing like Simon and Garfunkel, until he realized they were two voices harmonizing so of course his one voice couldn’t duplicate that.

[@TheLordsPiper]

That was my first time hearing this too it was beautiful. as far as where I would be it would be home because I'm an over the road truck driver

[@softshoes]

As has been stated Cam's Mayday is an amazing cover. My Church is another fav of mine. I love how they are just harmonizing away and then Tim just drops those insane notes in.

[@Chrissy-pf5pd]

This is one of my favorites too! I never get tired of listening to this song. I find it soothing or calming in a way. It takes me to my happy place.😊 Speaking of happy place, if I could be any where in the world at this very moment, it would be Seoul Korea probably. Just start my life over.🤔 Great reaction Schnell. See you next time!💕

[@SchnellJordan]

Couldn’t agree more Chrissy 😊 Korea sounds so fun!

[@gustavomoresqui3179]

The song is : "All about that bass" They are funny, and make insane dances! Hahahaha (Home Free covers) 👍

[@annebiebrich9155]

Chance has an amazing voice...soothing, velvety

[@wizzywizzlock2136]

Hey Schnell I got one you and any country lover would love. It is Homefree's (Alabama Sampler) I just listened to it and I was in awe. Hope you enjoy the variety of the songs ruled into one

[@phillharms2954]

Excellent cover of a great song from the 70s.

[@melodyrainguet479]

Don’t miss the perfection of written poetry in these verses. A common technique is to use the same vowel at the start of each phrase. Note the repeat of the H ,L, W, C, etc. through the different lyrics. This is beautifully written in all respects. Can’t find a better poem put to melody and harmony. Love CSN!

[@nickerpsg1]

Your reactions are really spot on...always looking forward to them. And thank you so much for that shoutout !! BTW, on a personal note...did you ever watch on your own, the videos that I recommended ?? You will love them.

[@russellschell4812]

Home Free : The John Denver song "Country Roads", the New years song "Auld Lang Syne", and The Trace Adkins song "I Can't Outrun You". ALL the Home Free covers of those songs. The ULTIMATE Home Free song is "How Great Thou Art". Many reactors either forget to or are unable to even pause for comment. Many people have been moved to tears by their rendition.

[@kcasey1220]

They are just simply perfection

[@JensaRahm]

Their Voices just match so perfectly.

[@micheleromani9731]

CSN was known for their harmonies. You must listen to original. CSN is my all time favorite. Even though I'm a devout PTX fan, Home Free does this song justice. Bravo

[@sylvanaire]

I’m really showing my age when I comment that I wish reactors would choose the original artists to react to first before picking up all these covers, but maybe if the cover makes a big enough impression, they will go back & listen to the originals in time. Imo, it’s so important to see where a song started in order to understand what the cover artists did with it. 🤷‍♀️

[@Hagrid1955]

The original from 1968 was done by Crosby Stills Nash and Young. It's worth a listen. The harmonies are worth the time.

[@ZZtop-gg3lu]

It was recorded in 1968 and released in 1969 and no Neil Young was not part of the group yet,

[@angelinahunt2463]

That was beyond beautiful 😍😊

[@juggernaut198]

Home Free covers of "Auld Lang Syn" is amazing, and "How Great Thou Art" might make you cry.

[@JoeJBuddha]

I was a barbershopper in another life. You know what's harder than perfect chords? Unison. This is awesome.

[@richarddaugherty8583]

They're actually vocally creating beautiful chords!

[@cabman86]

I absolutely love their harmony.

[@ilianazamora3313]

Hello Schnell I'm fairly new to your channel but I lovecwstchinh b your reactions. You are so cute sweet and authentic. I enjoy your happy demeanor. Listeto you brightens my day. Stay true to yourself. Yore a wonderfully cheerful person and that's such a good quality in a person. By the way I'm from way down Deep South Texas called the Rio Grande Valley. A few miles from the Mexican border. You have a faithful subscriber. 🙌

[@mikegray-ehnert3238]

From the early 70's. CSNY usually had the 4 voices and acoustic guitars, so they are being faithful to the style. Music of my youth. HS in the early 70's and then College.

[@rickwallace8747]

The original is from Cosby,Stills, Nash And there hamonys are as good as anyone's. Home frees Harmony's are a lot like there's Great Reaction as always Stay Safe 😀😀

[@DamselDebICT]

No Young...

[@miamidolphinsfan]

@@DamselDebICT I agree this off the 1969 album that had Suite : Judy Blue Eyes & Marakeesh Express. Helplessly Hoping, was the b-side of the Marakeesh Express single

[@rickwallace8747]

@@DamselDebICT your right just so use to saying that I suppose. Thanks for the correction

[@jamessweet5341]

Imagine if it had been Crosby, Stills, Nash and Foust.

[@debbiecrawford7925]

Love this so much. Great reaction

[@mikelowther1896]

Fun to watch your reaction. Two things....The era was the 60's, far removed from the 90"s. It was a time of searching, romance and turmoil. Ask your grandparents. Second, there is a Shakespearian word trick in the song, that being using words that start with the same letter. Keep up your explorations.

[@DaveyWilliamsPantzNotRequired]

Cambridge Ontario ..... grew up there moved out to Winnipeg for the third time . Man do I miss my friends back there!!

[@DaveyWilliamsPantzNotRequired]

I used to think the best harmonies in one Song was seven bridges road by the Eagles and even HF version was better .... then I heard this and thought ... how do people think bohemian rhapsody was even in the same category .... if home free ever does that song the internet is over

[@vettemandavid3806]

Smooth as butter...

[@alweir2662]

Schnell, what so many miss is Adam Ruff (beat boxer) has a beautiful tenor voice and makes a fifth voice to this group. How great thou art is another example of his voice. I just love their sound❤️

[@roberthudson1959]

Rupp, not "ruff."

[@johnfry4501]

Where I want to be? Iceland. Why? No COVID and you can stand anywhere and see the Gods. Love your reactions! As always, hugs!

[@davidlambert8879]

this is one of my favorites by them, there are parts of this that sounds like an organ singing words