HOME FREE "WHEN A MAN LOVES A WOMAN" | Audio Engineer & Musician Reacts

[@nyxinyx2521]

Chance's lead, Adam's "nomonica" and Austin's high soulful adlibs on their cover of Huey Lewis & The News - Workin' For A Livin' are spectacular and the video is hysterical.

[@lizzyfletcher3175]

Austin Brown and Tim Foust sing My Maria in the back Yard! It’s amazing!! Please react💕

[@minneyruth]

Yes ❤

[@rebeccagibbs8794]

I concur! ❤

[@LynnRamsay]

Great Reaction! Austin and Adam knocked it out of the park on this song .You have done a Rob lead song ( End of The Road ) now Austin so how about Tim ( bass ) Brothers In Arms ( Dire Straits) or Hillbilly Bone ( Blake Sheldon /Trace Atkins ) and Chance ( Baritone / Bass )Can’t Outrun You (Trace Atkins)or Dive Bar Saints ( Original) or you can do another Adam and Austin Listen To The Music ( Doobie Brothers)

[@brendagrothier967]

To hear the Bass and Baritone singers of Home Free get their spotlight I highly recommend reacting to their cover of Brothers in Arms.

[@babyfry4775]

Austin and Adam killed it. This was during the pandemic so I thought the use of TV’s was clever. Good reaction!

[@beckiramsey9561]

All I can say is Austin is beautiful, in voice and, not bad in appearance either! Even though we know he is looking at his girl in the video, it still feels like he is looking like he is looking at me!😍🥰. I love this video, which was done during quarantine! All of the guys are great, they have such amazing harmonies, everything they do is awesome! Love your reactions, keep ‘em coming!👏👏👏

[@teresacartwright5406]

Austin Brown is also a song writer - some of his originals includes "Love Me Like That", "Save the World" and "California Country". On his channel, the originals include "Off the Grid", "Real Talk" and "If I Met You Now". Each of them is so talented. There are live videos of Adam Rupp doing "drum" solos in concerts that are breath-taking! Love from a new subscriber in Canada.

[@nightthornkvala94132]

I think my Austin solo favorites are Off the Grid and Earn It. And then there Take the Night Off with him romancing Amberly during an evening at home.

[@dagmar.6954]

Austin did a fabulous job of this classic song. Loved Percy Sledge's version, but this was taken to another level. I think it is also better than Michael Bolton's version. And remember this was done during quarantine, so the guys weren't even together. The backing harmonies are great, along with Tim's bass. And Adam's vocal percussion is outstanding. Drummers have often commented on just how realistic his sound is. This is why these guys are my favorite a cappella group.

[@justkaron]

Austin Brown has a really powerful voice. Cuts through everybody else almost too much sometimes. He has be writing/co-writing lots of songs lately. Groups last album 'So Long Dixie' had 10 original and 2 covers on it. The guys were on TV screens because they produced this during pandemic lockdown and they couldn't be together. They produced more than 20 of the lock down songs and the best of them are on an album I think titled Quarantine. They had to make booths in their closets at home and get the right mics and cameras and have people record them at their homes and send everything digitally to their producer Darren Rust. They kept their Home Fries happy by dropping a quarantine video every other Friday. They are simply phenomonal. They are in Australia or just flying home right now. They tour extensively although I think they're gonna dial back the touring a bit since they've been touring so much for so long. Four of them are married and two of them have children. Austin the youngest is in committed relationship (3 years) and might as well be married. He keeps writing fantastic love songs to her. No kidding. When there are women in their videos usually at least 3 or 4 of them are their wives or Austin's woman Amberly Hall. They are very respectful to women. If you notice in The Butts Medley, no women's butts were featured. They keep it classy all the way.

[@patriciamcl54]

Austin has been writing songs for the best part of 20 years, but a lot of his work was so personal that it wasn't really suitable for the band. Though they did record the charming California Country. Getting into the shared songwriting vibe in Nashville has given him more confidence and writing and musical partners he can trust. He has a house full of demos, some of which may be heard when he finds the time. He's also a talented arranger (Country Fried Pop Medley, Moonshine).

[@lisabeaver7675]

Austin has one of the best voices he has so much talent well they all do I just can't get enough of Austin or Tim's voices and Adam's just blows my mind. In this video Austin was singing it to his girl Amberly who was behind the camera. Thanks for a great reaction

[@angel44144]

If you like Tim’s voice and some belting, you should check out their version of O Holy Night, Tim starts of beautifully and lets Austin belt his way through the rest. It is stunning… as forme, I don’t care if you react to it at any time of the year other than Christmas. I listen to it year round :)

[@musikbyjh]

Ooohh I bet they do a beautiful rendition! And I really want to hear it now! I’ll definitely add it to the list!

[@judydavis7993]

It was Tim who talked Austin in to doing this one or so I've heard. I'm sure glad he did because it is my favorite performance of Austin's. And yes Adam is such a master of his craft I think a lot of people would like to steal him for their groups. He's so talented. But also great backup vocals by the guys. Glad to see your appreciation of my favorite group. Do try "Listen to the Music" if you haven't already. ✌❤🥰

[@mettesrensen6116]

You´re right it took Tim almost 5 years

[@angel44144]

Yes, and Unchained Melody as well 😊

[@gvhorses2]

I agree with Listen To THe Music since you like power and Adam’s drums. He absolutely kills it in that one.

[@TheTriumphbsa]

Welcome to the Fry-borhood my brother! Great reaction as usual; I really like your varied musical knowledge and breaking things down into all the building blocks that make up the performances!

[@musikbyjh]

I appreciate that, thank you. Fry-borhood...love that so much!! ✌🏽

[@lindanearing4710]

Austin's voice was made for this song and he absolutely crushed it. The harmonies were like a beautiful tapestry to overlay Austin's performance on and of course Tim's bass supporting it all so perfectly. Adam's beat boxing/vocal percussion was perfection. Always enough, never too much. I've never enjoyed music as much as I have since discovering these guys. And, they are also just awesome people as well. They respect and appreciate their fans and are just decent, nice guys. Win, win.. The variety of music they put out is mind blowing. From silly, light hearted, fun stuff to seriously artistic masterpieces and everything in between. The more Home Free music I hear, the more I want to hear. I never get tired of hearing them. Thanks for a great reaction.

[@minneyruth]

Austin killed this and Adam is always amazing ❤🔥🔥

[@stanbannmusic8334]

Loved the reaction. Get familiar with the sixth member of Home Free, Darren Rust. If Adam Rupp is Home Free's secret weapon, Darren Rust is their Svengali. Cleanest recordings / mixes of anyone in the business, fabulous world-class arranger (e.g. "How Great Thou Art"), and comedic foil for the guys (e.g. the hapless homeowner in their "Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer" among other choice cameos). His own group, The Blenders, are a staple in the Twin Cities music scene. Check them out as well!

[@geniej9093]

Superstar Adam is a case of one hard working dude.

[@floprather4262]

Home Free--How Great Thou Art, Blue Ain't Your Color, Mayday and Listen to the Music. Adam mixes his own music sounds.

[@JoanN63]

Yes, Austin nailed it. He gives himself completely here and also plays very well with the cameras. The great harmonies, deep bass and the unbelievably freaking good beatboxing/vocal percussion/vocal sounds finish it all off for me. I think it sounds perfect because of all the different beautiful voices. I grew up performing Percy Sledge which I already loved. Then came Michael Bolton's performance where I couldn't say it was better. But this one from Home Free certainly is.

[@anitawright7169]

Austin killed this. The background harmonies and beat boxing were par excellence. This was a cover of Percy Sledge, I am sure Percy would be so very proud! Love your reaction!

[@oldschoolpop8428]

Adam is a real drummer and taught himself to beatbox because the group needed someone to do it. He is a 2 time world beatbox champ!!

[@dianadickerson749]

Per Adam he learned enough on playing drums to make it look like he knew what he was doing. I think he aced it😁

[@stanbannmusic8334]

Adam is a trumpet player who learned how to beatbox. As has been said he studied drumming enough to make sure he honored real drummers and their craft. Drummers who've reacted to Adam's amazing beatboxing agree that he has done them justice! To hear him live is an experience!!! I've heard Home Free live many times (one of the benefits of being in their home state of Minnesota!) and can say if you close your eyes one would be hard pressed to hear it as anything but live drums.

[@jeannewallace5383]

Adam has never beatboxed competively but I bet he could wipe the floor with all the other guys

[@ginnykerlin]

Austin Brown is an amazing singer!

[@GaiaOne]

Another homfredian masterpiece. By far, the best performance of this song out there. Home Free just doesn't do covers - they do upgrades.

[@donnastupka7507]

Always love that big smile you give us when reacting to Homefree! ❤

[@musikbyjh]

😄😄😄😄😄

[@lucyFV]

It’s amazing how they arranged this during quarantine!

[@paulmartin2348]

Home Free does not seem to be your past musical genre exactly. Your excitement about this Home Fry journey leaves me with one conclusion. Game recognizes game. Nuff said.

[@musikbyjh]

THANK YOU (I think?!). Appreciate you commenting AND watching Paul, thank you!

[@teresamontgomery9060]

Thanks for the reaction! It is very hard to pick just one song out of so many favorites. That being said, the first one that jumped to mind was their cover of John Denver's "Take Me Home Country Roads". Also, as suggested by a commenter, The Doobie Brothers, "Listen to the Music" or Garth Brooks', "Ain't Goin' Down Till the Sun Comes Up". Their discography has so many great songs to choose from picking just one is almost impossible! OH! I just thought of another song, Righteous Brothers, "Unchained Melody". One reactor said that Home Free just does not know how to disappoint. Enjoy the Home Free experience!

[@vickiadkins9844]

Amazed, Driver and Dreamer are 3 great ones from the boys!

[@glennspreeman1634]

You do a great job on picking up on a lot of the details! They are sso awesome!!

[@rebeccagibbs8794]

I’m s happy to have found you! Someone who understands great music, regardless of genre! Let’s go…so much more from these boys!

[@musikbyjh]

Thank you so much for that wonderful comment! I’m a lover of talent! Much more on the way. Thank you for your support!

[@nancyholter5646]

Austin's version left Bolton's insipid efforts in the dust, and gave Percy a run for his money. His ability to control that belt is amazing. Adam's percussion is spot on, as usual, and the background vocals just completed it. Bolton should be sorry that he told Austin to go ahead and remake it. The liner notes don't say who arranged it, but it was probably a coordination between Darren Rust and the group. Darren is a genius and knows them so well, that he can engineer a perfect piece. It also doesn't credit the engineer/producer, but it is likely that it was Darren, too.

[@musikbyjh]

I absolutely loved this version…but I definitely can’t agree that Bolton’s efforts were insipid. Bolton absolutely KILLED it. And I love these guys, but Bolton as an individual I think has (or at least in the 90’s, HAD) a much stronger voice. I don’t have one doubt about that at all. I’ve listened to a LOT of Bolton, and he’s absolutely one to be respected. (And it’s certainly not my style of music). Again, love this version, but to say one is better than the other isn’t something I can do. They’re all amazing in their own ways.

[@nancyholter5646]

@@musikbyjh I agree that Bolton has had?) a voice to be respected, and I do enjoy much of his music, just not his When a Man. I have seen it described as sounding constipated, like he hates women, like he is in danger of doing harm to his vocal chords...., and perhaps insipid is not the right adjective. Strained might be better. It just doesn't resonate with me, it never has since the first time I heard it when it was all the rage. It was a pale imitation of Percy's. But, as with the views on the various covers of Sound of Silence, that MIGHT be a factor of what you knew first/best. And we all know music appreciation is about as subjective as things can be.

[@musikbyjh]

@@nancyholter5646 ahhhh yeah, ok, I can understand that then. Keeping up with Percy, I’m sure it may have been a strain. That makes sense. And you’re totally right…it’s all subjective. We all have our favorites. I think I resonate with Bolton just because it was burned into my souls growing up. (My mom’s favorite singer). So I developed a love for him very early on. But anyways…talent is talent…and beauty is beauty. I’m just happy we can all come together and appreciate these things, regardless of if we have favorites.

[@sharonmortimer3843]

When Austin was singing this his beautiful girlfriend Amberly was in the studio. They did an absolutely amazing job with their version of this song. Truly enjoyed watching your reaction to this song.

[@musikbyjh]

Thank you, Sharon!!!

[@ronaldsinagra8825]

If I counted correctly, this is your 4th HF reaction ... Welcome down the 'Rabbit Hole', Alice. Home Free 'became' a country acapella group at the behest of 'The Sing Off' producers; it was never their intent, but here they are. They cover a wide array of music, including their own. Death Metal is a far cry from country, but I recommend their cover of Johnny Cash's 'Ring of Fire' - featuring bassist Avi Kaplan of Pentatonix, and a Tim original - 'Champagne Taste on a Beer Budget'; he claims to have written it while intoxicated to meet a contract obligation, but it's funny as hell and better than most of us could write sober. 😂

[@doloresburns3301]

My intro to this group was Austin's solo on his channel of Unchained Melody and segued to the group and I still require a hefty helping of Home Free every day! You want power, check out their cover of Dire Straits Brothers in Arms...super good. Also a really good one is In The Blood.

[@kimking6036]

Have you heard the with Don McClean? He asked them to join him on the 50th anniversary of American pie.

[@musikbyjh]

Not yet, but thanks for the suggestion. Added to my list!

[@sallyread7032]

New sub because of Home Free. Welcome to the "rabbit hole" known as Home Free. Hold on & enjoy the ride.

[@kimmillard6915]

Great reaction! When you say belting it reminds me of Chance taking the lead on “Born in the USA”

[@RightRev8487]

New sub...here for more Home Free...!! Love your genuine reactions, brother. You really need to listen to their Doobie Brothers cover of Listen To the Music...a fairly recent cover. You'll love Adam (and all of them, let's be real) in this cover of a great classic. As usual, they don't disappoint. Welcome to the HF Family. Blessings...!!

[@musikbyjh]

Thanks for the sub!! So happy you are here. I've added the suggestion, thank you very much 🙏🏼!

[@dianadickerson749]

This was done during quarantine, they produced a new video every 2 weeks to keep us all sane and laughing.

[@SA-hf3fu]

Ok, hold up. 😅 I could see in the very first verse that you were blown away (as we all are with Percy's version). That's magical. Let's go on. Yup. Subscribed. Thanks. 🤩

[@musikbyjh]

Wow, thank you! This comment means a lot!

[@Indigo_moon]

Not sure if you've reacted to their covers of "Love Train" & "Thinking Out Loud/ Let's Get it On" mash-up, but I think you'd like them. Also, Tim has a few videos on his YT channel from his solo doo-wop album. "Since You've Been Gone" and "Will You Still Love Me/Stay" are a couple that really show his range and versatility. Thanks for the video!

[@melissacoorston3121]

You must react to the Doobie Brothers classic "Listen to the Music". Adam's percussion is epic

[@vickiadkins9844]

Austin's the man, man!!!

[@ladylauraanne]

Now that you've heard some of their songs, you should check out their cover of "Mayday" by Cam. It's INCREDIBLE

[@mjackson780]

Austin, Chance and Tim all have a solo channel. Hopefully you will get to check them out. Also the duo "The Hound and The Fox" has some great music featuring Chance.

[@miamidolphinsfan]

Jeremy, Austin just kicks butt & yes Adamś beatboxing is the BEST....you wanna here Adam standout with his beats....listen to their cover of the Doobie Brothers classic, listen to the music Ir sodamn good...also Adam stands out also in their cover of Sawyer Browns "SOME GIRLS DO"

[@lindamorrison9755]

This recording was done during the Covid shutdown and Austin is the only one in the studio with his woman Amberly ( who he is singing to,can't you see the love in his eyes) all the other guys did their parts from their respective homes. you need to listen abd comment on their song Video do in their own homes too called Pandemic.

[@patriciamcl54]

Did you mean Quarantine? That's very funny. it's pretty amazing that after 3 years or so together, Austin still looks at Amberly as though he can't believe his luck.

[@richarddaugherty8583]

You really need to hear Austin singing (solo) Bring Him Home (from Les Misérables)! Have tissues. I was in tears at the end. It is powerful, emotional, and angelic. The ending is super awesome!

[@jeffreyjacobs390]

PERCY IS INCREDIBLE .... he would admit too THIS KID (Austin Brown) is the BOMB !

[@danafnn]

I don't know if you listened to their version of Mayday or helplessly Hoping but you should react to these two.

[@musikbyjh]

Mayday coming in a couple days!!

[@cheridampier2524]

Okay for powerful Home Free I recommend Brothers in Arms. And welcome to the Home Fries!

[@sandychisholm1297]

Adam has a Drum Solo his 1 st one is 2015 in a red shirt the other ones he has a sound board with amazing Music ❤❤❤

[@cindywynn5161]

🎉🎉Home Free is absolutely amazing!! 🎉🎉

[@stanrock2225]

Wow. Thanks for the reaction. This was over the top.

[@janewestpoldskrvseth]

Austin kills this song what a voice he has AWSOME , THIS IS MY FAVORITE FRIES SONG AND ADAMS BEATBOXING JUST AWSOME 💞💞💞💞AND THANKS FOR YOUR REACTION JEREMY , HUGS FROM NORWAY 🫂🫂

[@carolchatham7766]

Fire rendition try there version of CANT STOP THIS FEELING by Justin T or FOLSOM PRISON BLUES by Joynny Cash both fire

[@theidajawho]

This was done during lockdown. Austin's woman is behind the camera he is singing to, hence the heat you feel from Austin.

[@kmwwrench]

Never cared for this song. Still don't, but the boys killed it. I'm not sure, but I think this was mixed by Darren Rust who does most of their arranging and mixing. For more focus on Adam, try their version of the Doobies' Listen to the Music. Fabulous. Or one of his live "drum solos", like this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/povdZ6ieet-Gibs Unbelievable.

[@lesegohellard5738]

Loved it loved it can’t wait for the next home free reaction

[@beverlypearson5332]

Great reaction! Now check out Brothers in Arms and see how Tim (bass) handles the lead.

[@elizabethgould1198]

Check out 9 to 5 live show. They all beatbox

[@musikbyjh]

Thanks, added to the list!

[@SweetCarolineCDN]

❤ waxing nostalgic tonight . Loving your reactions.

[@maximillianyoder5286]

Your lady would love this

[@justkaron]

LOL It's ok to love Tim and Austin's voices both. Austin has quite the HUGE singing skill. I adore all of them, but Tim has a piece of my heart. I have to get in line a mile long of folks falling out over Tim Foust. Now back to Austin Brown. My opinion is that he has one of the BEST voices of current singers. He just might be getting ready to hit it big with his own stuff. He's working hard for it! .

[@rolandg.mandish6483]

As much as you enjoy Adam Rupps beat boxing talents, you should check out their Doobie Brothers cover of “Listen to the Music”. It’s one of my favorite videos regarding Adam’s talent. Enjoy the rabbit hole!! 👍

[@ArleneAdkinsZell]

Love your reaction, Adam really shows out in this one. Please check out their cover of Helplessly Hoping, it is phenomenal.

[@Sheltieshangrila]

You know I didn't steer you wrong with Home Free, so I hope you'll add Sarah Brightman & Andrea Bocelli - Time To Say Goodbye to your list. Just make sure to react to the right one by Soulful Sounds (where Sarah has her bangs going straight across her forehead). It may take you a little out of your comfort zone, but if you react to it - they will come. 😉 It's totally worth it.

[@dananddiana2]

Man.... You keep going on about Adam's drums... React to his drum solo!!! The one where he is wearing a red checkered shirt (N0 bandana) apparently there are two with the red shirt . Your mind will be blown away. I keep telling ya! 🙂 .... Pretty please.

[@musikbyjh]

Did it yesterday. 😎 will be out in the next week or 2. Lots of stuff on the way! But it will def be coming out soon!

[@changlyn100]

I've heard the Percy Sledge original, the Michael Bolton version but I think this version kicks $ss

[@toddhutchins2492]

Check out Hillbilly Bone. Austin hits some really nice notes. He augments Tim so well.

[@roniboyd613]

I think you need to listen to an Adam Rupp drum solo!!

[@tammymoseley1348]

For a great "power" song from Home Free, check out their cover of Dire Straits' "Brothers in Arms."

[@WearingTheArmor]

If your want to see something fun, look up Austin and Rob in "Two Country Singers Try Singing Opera".

[@pennygarrity386]

Okay it's obvious you're headed down the HF rabbit hole so I subscribed like I said I would. Now check out their version of Listen to the Music by the Doobie Brothers. It's PHENOMENAL!!!

[@musikbyjh]

Belated thank you, Penny!!

[@margfried8796]

I'm pretty sure Adam Rupp (beatboxer) mixes his part himself.

[@joanwharff6483]

AUSTIN BROWN….&, go to his solo channel….he’s got some Great ones…covers &, originals…he’s one Talented guy 🎵🔥🎶🙃‼️❤️

[@susanengland3919]

Austin's girlfriend was the only one in the studio with him while he was singing, so he got to sing this to her.

[@terimingle8957]

Wonder how many babies were born 9 months after this came out?? 😂😂😂

[@musikbyjh]

🤣 ✌🏽

[@terij268]

Hey Jeremy! I'm really enjoying your reactions!! A song that I would like to react to is Brothers In Arms. This will be 5 part harmonies, no beat boxing. This is a cover by Dire Straits. I'm sure you will enjoy it! A great end of the day song is Hillbilly Bones. A cover of Blake Sheldon. Keep digging in the rabbit hole! 🐇

[@musikbyjh]

Thanks for your suggestions, and for being a part of this awesome journey! You’ll be happy to know that I reacted to Brothers in Arms yesterday! Should be out in the coming week! Much love!

[@Gurl_warrioR4God]

👍😎✌🏻

[@nancynelson9860]

React to MayDay by Home Free please.

[@musikbyjh]

Coming soon!

[@todem6914]

You could be a friends twin. Same face, same voice, same smile, same gesture... It's creepy because we are germans

[@musikbyjh]

Ich auch!! Ich war in Deutschland geborn! Aber mein Deutsch ist sehr schlim. 🤪 Deine Kollege muss cool sein! 😎🫠

[@todem6914]

@@musikbyjh ich halte ihn für einen Vorzeigemensch. Ein Klasse Typ mit dem ich schon mehrfach auf wacken und der eisheiligen Nacht war. Ich hab den Fehler gemacht ihm am selben Tag Eskimo callboy und falling in reverse zu zeigen. Seither ist er im Zwiespalt, wen er mehr liebt. Ronnie oder Kalle

[@musikbyjh]

@@todem6914 ok, so I could understand most of that…but I couldn’t type a response in English. Lol. But I understood! Haha. And yeah, Falling in Reverse is ridiculous. Funny you mention them…I literally just sent their management a request to photograph the show next month! And I just found electric Callboy frommmy friend in Munich who requested I react to them! Just posted that video the other day. I’d love to go to Wacken one day. Been to Rock Am Ring and Greenfield…those were fun!

[@todem6914]

@@musikbyjh don't forget mera luna and Nova Rock. The line up from Nova Rock 2023 is amazing Eskimo callboy, bloodywood, slipknot, fever333, etc. I'm really happy to go