HOME FREE 'Thinking Out Loud/Let's Get It On' (Ed Sheeran/Marvin Gaye Cover) - Vocal Coach REACTS

[@LoRyder]

Man, I've missed you doing Home Free. It's been way too long, and I have to thank YOU for introducing me to this fantastic group! The part you thought was a different singer was still Austin, just singing in his lower range. You really need to react to something newer. Chris Rupp has not been with the band for 6 years now. The newest member, Adam Chance has a beautiful baritone range, and takes over bass when Tim is singing lead. I would recommend you check out the 5-part harmonies they do (without beatboxing) in Crosby, Stills, & Nash's "Helplessly Hoping," and "How Great Thou Art." And you should see their rendition of Boys II Men's "End of the Road." I love your reactions, sir, just wish you could squeeze a little more Home Free into your rotation. Keep up the fantastic work!

[@kierstypringle2136]

Jjhh

[@donnam5891]

Oh yes I agree. More Home Free & definitely Helplessly Hoping, it is amazing. Great reaction, thanks.

[@momD612]

Yes yes yesssss!!!!! More home free. They are such a treat & soooo surprising, as they are all so extremely versatile & interchangeable vocally. Such a range, it's mind blowing. Helplessly hoping will melt your eardrums. Love your explanations and breakdowns...🥰

[@Barb1808]

@LoRyder Same here. If it weren't for this channel and the reaction video to Misty Mountains I never would've gone down the Home Free rabbit hole branching off to Voiceplay, PTX and other a cappella bands as well as discovering The Hound + The Fox (the couple in this music video). So Ken Lavigne, thank you for opening this can of wonders for me.

[@bethcoussou]

It’s actually been a little over 5 years since Chris left (May 2016).

[@gailw415]

That was Austin. He does go in lower register on occasion

[@nethanelmasters5170]

If it were Austin how could he sing along with himself. Chris Rupp does bass for Tim while he is singing lead. Now Adam Chance does the bass

[@GaiaOne]

Please check out Tim's and Austin's backyard jam of My Maria with some of their friends. You'll love it. FYI, this Mashup of Thinking Out Loud and Get It On was filmed in ONE CONTINUOUS TAKE. Even their crew is awesome. Oh, and have you done Working For A Living yet? Fun!! "These guys are not like us mere mortals." Got that right.

[@cheridampier2524]

My Maria is not to be missed!

[@momD612]

Absolutely! 😊

[@jeanetteback5607]

It was Austin who sang in his lower register.

[@louisetemples7011]

Thank you for the shout out! I appreciate it! Yep! That is Austin still singing where you thought it was another singer! He has so much flexibility and has a beautiful lower register! Loving Tim so much! Talking about flexibility! He has it in spades, right? Would you please react to the latest solo release of Austin's titled " TEARS IN HEAVEN " the hit classic by Eric Clapton. It's PHENOMENAL with a touch from him as only he can do! Austin is very special! Also for a treat check out Austin and Tim singing in the backyard on a Brooks and Dunn classic titled " MY MARIA 'You will definitely get some surprises on this one! WOW! What talent and really fun! Loved your reaction! Glad to see you back to Home Free! ❤️😃🍑🍟

[@staceysmith8173]

Great song to have him react to.

[@staceysmith8173]

Did you see time release today Why Do Fools Fall In Love. It is WOW!!!

[@louisetemples7011]

@ Stacey Smith time release today Why do fools fall in love? Do you have a link or something that will help me find it?

[@hamblinta]

In case nobody’s mentioned it before now, the two actors are also vocalists “The Hound + ThemFox” that collab with Home Free members from time to time.

[@babyfry4775]

This is so good. That singer you were wondering about was Austin. He was singing in his lower register. And the singer who would do the baseline when Tim goes high would be Chris (cowboy hat). He’s a baritone/tenor. He left the group in 2016 to go solo and was replaced by Adam Chance. Adam is a baritone/bass and so good. (I would recommend Helplessly Hoping, I Can’t Outrun You to hear more of Chance). To hear Tim flex his voice there’s a video of Little Red Riding Hood that’s outstanding. It’s at a Patreon Party so it’s a little loosey goosey with them drinking and some silliness but it’s live and so good. Also there’s a new video of Austin and Tim singing My Maria on Austin’s channel Austin Brown music that shows Tim’s high range and it’s live too accompanied by music. So good. Loved your analysis and reaction!

[@Brirend]

Chris Rupp would take the bass for Tim when he was with the group. Adam Chance does it now. Also, Austin is singing all the way up to the point where Tim starts "Let's Get It On." Then, at the end after Tim finishes up "Let's Get It On", he hands it back to Austin and he is the one that hits the high notes at the end.

[@droid8472]

Chris just did a reaction breakdown for this on his channel

[@dot.e1340]

"GREAT BALLS OF BARRY WHITE" - you did another Home Free reaction/analysis - YAY! Delighted to see my favorite reactor review my favorite group.😁

[@carinalindberg7377]

Yay, you're back doing Home Free! That was Austin in his lower register, when you didn't know who it was. I love his lower register! Thanks for the reaction! 🥰🙏!

[@marylynn8455]

Love this, thank you! That was still Austin doing that section you were questioning...he has a very nice range also. I know in the current lineup Adam Chance does the bass. I believe it may have been Chris Rupp when he was still in HF. Thanks again!

[@dragonmusher]

That lower tenor line was Austin believe it or not! Austin really does nail this. In this one Chris Rupp is the baritone assist (the cowboy hat) Now it's Adam Chance.

[@reginaminton1135]

Thanks for reacting to this song. It was a lot of fun having you give us information of the way a note is held etc. Really enjoy all you have to say. Yes it was Austin still singing when you couldn't see who it was. He will drop to that bit of a lower register with as much ease as going into the rafters. Tim has such a high register to an under ground sound also. All 5 of them have surprises that just amaze us all. If you would like Austin Brown. Tim Foust, and Friends sing My Maria in the back yard. It is so good and you will see a great register by Austin and Tim. The guitar playing by Tim's friend Chris Chatham is amazing. You will love it. Anyway it is a thought. Up to you.

[@brookeallen4047]

I love this song by them! I had the same reaction to Tim's opening "line". Btw that was Austin the whole time during that section you were questioning.

[@suefrompa2567]

Ken, have so missed your reviews of HF songs! My favorite reactors are ones such as yourself who really know their stuff - I learn so much! As others have said, please check out some of their more recent releases - you'll be pleasantly surprised 🙂

[@JackieBenefield]

To hear Home Free sing this in concert a long time back. So special and funny. You will love the vocal range !!!!!

[@shellyt3946]

Austin’s vocal cry is so special. Check out “Wake Me Up” for more of his vocal acrobatics. Also, “I Swear” is a good showcase of Austin’s lower range. Great reaction. I always learn something🤓

[@PatriciaFralick-w7t]

The last line was sung by Austin Brown. He is so talented and has a natural twang as he is from South Georgia. His voice is so natural and fantastic. I love this group.

[@alexjohnson2068]

That is totally gorgeous...perfection. They really are the best at what they do. Thanks for your reaction. It is always a joy to hear your take on the music. Btw I love your cover.of Say Something...a favourite on my play list. You take care...💐💐

[@jillchamberlain6478]

On this one, Chris Rupp. With the addition of Adam Chance, he does it, and works really well with Tim.

[@melikka808]

Thank you for all the instruction you gave in this video. I especially appreciated your comments on Austin's seemingly 'ease' in his singing. I have noticed this (particularly in their original "God Bless the USA" video) where he seems to be barely working at all as he leads in the vocals. I had never heard anyone before mention this as a "skill" per se, but as you did...I recalled I had clearly and memorably noted this previously in his performances...so, yes...a skill indeed.🙂 Great review...thank you!

[@brendafrazier811]

The performances on his solo channel show this ease very well. He is sitting down most of the time and I have heard a number of reactors comment on how hard it is to project so well while sitting. He’s amazing!

[@donnilloyd1355]

The couple in this video, they are The Hound and the Fox. And the Singer who you said wasn't Austin, I think it IS Austin. But that is just my opinion. I love this video.

[@teresamachnicz1740]

Yes it was austin going a little lower

[@deidreatruitt8970]

Yes that was Austin in his lower range.

[@Rosiepooh75]

It was Austin singing in his lower register, which is just as beautiful 🙂

[@LadyDragonsblood]

Yes it was Austin and Yes, that was The Hound and the Fox, who also appeared in Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer!

[@marylee7467]

Yeah it was Austin

[@elainehaynes1168]

They did this in 1 take. They had 5 minutes left on their rental time of the space and did this. Also when you thought they had changed singers they had not, it was still Austin.

[@kylesummers1565]

All of these guys are vocal freaks...I love it.

[@meghanstroh578]

Yes more home free I love all home free and hopelessly hoping is amazing

[@sharonmortimer3843]

At this time it was Chris Rupp (cowboy hat) did the bass when Tim has lead. Now a days it is Chance. Austin was singing when you thought it was someone else, just in His lower range. Truly enjoy watching your reaction to this song.

[@angelamason9840]

Thank you! So fitting your reacted to this mash up this week. Austin was singing in the lower part of his range on the 2nd verse. HF founder, Chris Rupp just posted a behind the scenes breakdown of this mashup on his channel. Married singing duo, The Hound + the Fox did a great job directing and acting with this video. This is a continual take video. It took all day to get it right.

[@SusanneRoberts-pb7eb]

Very interesting, love it.I'. A little behind but since I realised the type of reactions I like I'll Start with all the genres I love and work my way through. I like to hear what you have to say cause I'm picking up up bits & pieces of vocal knowledge and I enjoy it.Homefree ,to me are true masters of their game #homefree

[@arnieadam]

I recently listened to a review that Chris Rupp did for this song (he was one of the originators of the band...no longer with them, but in this song). Surprisingly he said they set this up to shoot it in one take with the camera. It took them hours to get it right and they had to keep starting over every time there was a mistake...and yet they are so professional, none of that shows.

[@barrywood7322]

The two actors are Fox & Hound you should check them out on their channel they’re excellent they have some great songs.

[@calliec7493]

The young couple are McKenzie and Reilly Zamber AKA the Hound + the Fox. They have collaborated with Home Free in front of and behind the camera. When the Hound + the Fox need a bass they rely on Tim Foust or Adam Chance for that deep tone. See Tim in We Three Kings and Chance in Hurt and several other songs. Rob is in their Lion King, Feel the Love video. For Halloween the Hound + the Fox have an original song that they based on the Addam's Family called Rot Next to You. McKenzie Zamber wrote the song and her husband Reilly arranged it. They were also the couple with baby in Home Free's Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer.

[@tracyz9155]

Yes, I wish you would review a newer Home Free song. In “One Man Band” they each have a turn at the lead part, including Chance (Adam Chance) who took over as a true baritone/bass from Chris Rupp a tenor/baritone (singing here) who left the group for other vocal pursuits. Thanks for your critique

[@momD612]

I would personally LOVE to see "American Pie" with Don McClean. PLEASE?? 🥰

[@loisgrohmann9091]

I have been watching reactions to Home Free for a while, but you are a new one. I like your very specific dissection of what is going on. Thank you. In this video Chris took over the bass while Tim had the lead. In the more recent songs Chance takes over the bass quite handily.

[@spearhead30]

The “actors” are a band that Home Free sings with called “The Hound and the Fox”. Chance now backs Tim on bass. It was a loop before.

[@bruceleenstra6181]

All of the lead vocal around 8:10 was Austin, the whole time. Now you've heard his lower register!

[@timvanderburg6039]

Aside from all the vocal techniques you so accurately point out, notice that the entire video is done with one camera in one take! Between juggling the boys and the couple from one spot to the other behind the camera, the props, and the various lighting queues, one has to wonder how many it tries it took to get everything right.

[@jankreps5115]

The couple in this video are the a cappella group the Hound & the Fox! Nice Reaction! Check out their latest releases : “Bless the Broken Road”; “My Country Tis of The”; & “Workin for a Livin”!!

[@momD612]

I LOVE your reactions to Home Free!! The explanations & break downs are excellent. "Helplessly Hoping" & "Anerican Pie" are 2 I think you'd really enjoy & we'd be thrilled to see you do. 😉🥰

[@numberonepun6969]

Hi Ken, love your vids. I'm very surprised no one has reacted to Seven Mary Three and their cover of "That's how strong my love is." The live version is amazing. They are a very underrated band that deserves some recognition. IMO . Keep up the good work!

[@jadaskye]

Chris Rupp recently did an interview with reactor QoFy and said that when he was in the group he would sing the bass part during live performances when Tim sang lead but Tim would sing both lead and bass in recordings.

[@buffieklumpenhower8659]

You would love One Man Band that they just put out. It is so amazing and has become my newest favorite.

[@vickiroman189]

I have my tix to see them for the 6th time (across 5 states) in December - so excited! They are in a league all their own.

[@marlahudgins7038]

HOME FREE does everything perfect

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

I think the actors were the group known as The Fox and The Hound. They're a husband and wife team who sings here on KZbin as well, you should check them out.

[@debbiecrawford7925]

So good. Love everything Home Free !!! Thank you for your reaction

[@tedharvick9010]

Ken, if you haven't reacted to it, check out When You Walk In. The dancer from Thinking Out Loud(Brittany Cherry) dances with Austin in that one. And the harmonies, of course, are over the top.

[@charleneclaassen]

I just resubbed in hopes of catching more of your HF reactions

[@conniestone2806]

It's all Austin except when Tim sings! lol. He has a lot of variations with his voice/tone. Always agree about Austin! Have you been watch8ing some of his solo work the past year? Unchained Melody now has 7 million views!!! I love some new ones Tears in Heaven, Put Your Head on My Shoulder, and love At Last. He has so many. Watch some time if you haven't him with Home Free live performance showing his classical training on Les Miserables. Wow! He's super talented. Love every one of them! Been to six live shows. They are as good or better because they are so fun and funny! You leave so, so, so happy for hours after!

[@dianadickerson749]

There on this it was Chris R. Now it's Adam Chance, the baritone/bass. They all do tenor, also.

[@nikkibanning176]

Thanks for your reaction.

[@lauramata4244]

Austin and Tim JUST posted their version of "My Maria" originally by Brooks and Dunn

[@fogdog165]

Originally by B.W. Stevenson in '73 actually but B&D did a fine cover.

[@sandyblack2687]

Love your Home Free analysis!!💗

[@deidreatruitt8970]

The part you were asking about the vocalist THAT was Austin in his lower range. He's been working with Tim to develop.

[@hlbjazz]

So glad you're back to doing HF reactions. More, please! We Home Fries love it.

[@par500dragon7]

So good to see you react to my boys again! It was Austin all the way, until Tim took it!! They've only gotten better over the last year or so. Another group that's killing it recently is Voice Play... you need to check out 'Hoist the Colors' (from Pirates of the Caribbean). It is EPIC!! Other great recent ones: If I Were a Rich Man, Butter, Bang, We're Good.

[@milomurphy9178]

The lower register of Austin is similar to what he used in one of their quarantine videos, I Swear. Chris Rupp or Adam Chance do the bass during Tim's solos in live performances.

[@daphnenicole5927]

Have you checked this out? Home Free ft. Austin Brown - Les Misérables "Bring Him Home" Austin used to sing with the Voices of Liberty at Disney.

[@cheridampier2524]

Great reaction! Might want to give One Man band and/or Bless the broken road by Home Free...so beautiful!

[@sophienovillars8261]

Great reaction! More Home Free please!

[@jillchamberlain6478]

Loved your reaction!!

[@brendagrothier967]

You should react to a lot more Home Free music from the last year. They have put out amazing music.

[@MelodyKnightx]

I can’t believe you haven’t done voice plays hoist the colours. Many reactors are left speechless lol

[@mitchellb4551]

this one is always fun to listen. fun fact that actors are a singing group in there own right, the hound and the fox. you should check out there version of Hurt ft Adam Chance or we three kinds ft Tim

[@dorothygarner9375]

That's Austin the whole time on Thinkin' Out Loud - he just changed his vocal tone a bit. If you want to hear both Austin and Rob swapping out the lead, check out their version of Bless the Broken Road which came out a couple of weeks ago. They both do some really cool stuff in that one. And these days, Chance (Adam Chance) takes over the bass when Tim takes lead - and they sometimes double the bass (that's also in Bless the Broken Road). Love your reactions! And Austin hits that A5 in other songs (Land of the Free) - awesome! And they are fabulous in person - I've got tickets to see them in a couple of weeks. I'm fortunate to have been singing with the Sweet Adelines for over 30 years - where we can get some great vocal coaching.

[@dagmar.6954]

These guys are just the best at doing mashup songs. Prefer this over Ed Sheeran's version. Austin does a great job of the song & Tim's bass voice is perfect for the Marvin Gaye song. But he can surprise you with his high notes too. Love Adam's vocal percussion as always. He is so good at it that you forget there are no instruments.

[@droid8472]

Austin and Tim just did a version of my Maria on Austin's channel that is amazing

[@kataa.]

Please do more Home Free 😍

[@roberthudson1959]

According to one source I have found, Austin's range is E1-C6, which literally extends from bass to countertenor. Tim's range is even wider, although the lower limit seems to be undefined.

[@nancynelson9860]

Austin is still singing! Austin sang the entire part of the Ed Sheeran Song. If you didn't stop it every 5 seconds you would have known.

[@belinda9696]

It was Austin singing, then Tim, then Austin, and nobody else except the background vocals. Austin was singing in a lower tone when you thought it was a different person, but it was Austin.

[@terrichristenson432]

That last line was Austin, just in his lower register. I have seen the live version of this and it is fabulous !!! Austin is college educated in Musical Theater and that was his chosen career till he met the Home Free guys and they invited him to join the group. The rest is history !! I have seen them live 6 times and they are Amazing live. I really love your analysis of their vocal abilities and your channel. Found you through this Home Free reaction and will now subscribe, Please more Home Free !!! Would love to hear a reaction to "When a Man Loves a Woman" and "Take Me Home Country Road".

[@janes9055]

Who takes over bass when Tim solos? Before May 2016 Chris took over but since then it's Chance!

[@sondragill6739]

Austin majored in musical theater in college!

[@hammertime615]

If you want to check all the guys showing off their ranges "Mayday" will blow your mind

[@janethoffman4197]

Love this old mash up, they killed it! Anything by them is amazing! By the way, that was Austin the whole time!😉 Cris here takes bass line, now it would be Chance.

[@carolyntaylor7]

I suspect Chris was covering the bass line when Tim was taking a lead. Ps the couple in the video was the Fox & Hound.

[@joshland7826]

For a true bass to hit that A....wow

[@kenhall5551]

Austin sang the who;e first section. He was using his lower range for the second movement.

[@ronfuqua2117]

At the time of this recording Chris Rupp took over bass when Tim was singing He said it was pushing his limits to do it.

[@bethcoussou]

Yes! It has been too long since you’ve reacted to Home Free! You think they’re great here, you should check out some of their more recent videos! They’ve been releasing 2 videos a month. They released a patriotic album in retrospect of everything that’s been going on in this country to try to bring back pride and unity in this country through music and raise awareness. They just released ‘My Country ‘Tis of Thee” and it’s superb!

[@Amandasera]

Newer sub here! 🥳 I say new, but have watched now maybe 10 videos but all within the past two hours. Gotta love being bedridden 😅 Just found out you are also a fellow Canuck! Soooo happy spring has come, I'm sick of winter.

[@par500dragon7]

Oh, and Geoff Castellucci recently released his cover of House of the Rising Sun... and it's wonderful!

[@Broomrider1492]

Love this. You need to dive into VoicePlays and Geoff's new releases. Hoist the Colours and HOUSE OF THE RISING SUN | Bass Singer Cover

[@minneyruth]

When you asked who was singing, That was Austin singing 😊

[@foxdogsourdough]

Hoping you will get the opportunity to listen to their "Helplessly Hoping", you will thoroughly enjoy the experience.

[@charleneclaassen]

Austin sang the high and lower notes. Watch Unchained Melody on his channel. Beautiful. Tim and baritone share bass duties. Here it is Chris Rupp, but now it is Adam Chance. You really need to react to HF more often. There is so many gems you are missing out on.

[@rowan7474]

Check out Brothers In Arms by Home Free, it’s NEXT LEVEL!!! It’s a five part harmony that they put out recently

[@thaiseathaydesantos]

For finding out who is the bass when Tim sings lead and for much more of his range I suggest Mayday.

[@debbienorris7307]

Great reaction!! Love when you react to HF!

[@sophsutherland3993]

You absolutely MUST react to Voiceplay’s cover of Hoist the Colours!!!!!

[@dianalarue3685]

Have seen them perform this live, was Austin the whole line

[@MarineSgt]

Its Austin...watch the live version...the video they do layers of course but yes Austin has multiple octaves also.

[@lucdowney4564]

Please, more Home Free - Bless the Broken Road, One Man Band and Crazy are all pretty new and fantastic. Would love to have your insight.

[@pamelagoodman7559]

The lower tone you heard was Austin! Surprise✌️

[@matthewireland1125]

Austin throughout the Ed Sheeran. It was just full chest in the lower third of his voice. He doesn't go there often but it is always nice.

[@wbish3]

Austin does that while section you were questioning.

[@jacylinear4048]

Newest member Chance now does it.

[@davidphillips4476]

I like the Let's get it on, better on these two, Love the video however the tie in was fantastic. Austin is simply a vocal bad azz! My 2 favorites groups to find reactions to are PTX and Home Free just amazing vocals.

[@gcrow1988]

Hi Ken, May I suggest 2 songs? _ Dan Vasc - I Wish I Had an Angel (Nightwish cover) _ Christian Kane either "Thinking of you" or "Mary can you come outside" Thx and wonderful channel!

[@erinbackman1196]

You should react to home free doing when a man loves a woman :)