I DIDN'T EXPECT THAT!!!!!!!! Blind reaction to Home Free - Ring Of Fire (2024 Version)

[@chrismorin1318]

I still love the Sing Off version where you know that the judges know that Tim is going to drop a bass bomb on them at the end. But they're still shocked into standing up from their chairs in surprise! 🤣

[@GigiC4]

Tim's crooked little smile at the end was the cherry on top of this great performance.

[@stefparthemore1562]

That smile and holding that note...I need a cigarette and I don't smoke!😊

[@lindajones5408]

Tim's raised left eyebrow-so devilish! 😈

[@Diane-d3p]

I love that! Wish I could do the raising of one eyebrow, but can’t. Tim’s is so enjoyable! 🥰

[@KaaSerpent]

That little SMIRK at the end, too. He knows exactly what he's doing. :)

[@DennisKovacich]

He does the same smirk in Folsom Prison Blues.

[@Diane-d3p]

Yes, he knows! ♥️🎶🎶♥️

[@barbarakennedy2667]

I love the funky psychedelic look of this new version. I'm so happy to hear Chance featured prominently.

[@fayeboswell5015]

I do love Tim's smirk, however the red lights reflected in his eyes is so devilish!

[@robynmatheson7687]

My description of Chance’s vocals in this is “warm and seductive “. His vocals provide a whole other feel to this song. His vocals, Adam’s more intricate percussion, and the changes in the background vocals make this my favorite of the 3 renditions.

[@brendasorenson6186]

By reacting to both versions, we can hear the maturity of their voices. As far as finding a new Tenor 1, some of the requirements are: Sing like an angel; Be a goofball; and Be about 6'2" - 6'4" in height! 😂😂😂 (About 1.9 m.)

[@tari6085]

"Dammit, Tim!" Love this reaction so much!

[@annahedren6668]

I love Tim's smirk at the end❤

[@SBQDawn]

I love all the versions However This IS my Favorite because Tim's last note and the Cheeky smile , loved Adam Rupp's evil genius grin on that last Love Chance getting to do what they do Live at shows Austin and Rob are Fantastic together . This really combines the Shock of the sing off version Bass with the experience of seeing the live arrangement. LOVE IT !!!!!

[@janaejohnston6186]

Gave me saved by the bell vibes

[@MelancholieT]

I love it when a bass note breaks you, DJ

[@autumnwood543]

I just keep getting the “Saved BY The Bell” vibes.

[@LoisChisholm]

Holy Psychedelic 60s, Batman!

[@kmwwrench]

This is absolutely my favorite version. Lovin' Adam's hair. Will be sad when he cuts it. And that red light at the beginning and end just makes them all look so sweetly Luciferous.

[@teresacartwright5406]

Since their "Ring of Fire" always did have a reggae beat, I think this is reggae video! The colours & themes strike me that way. Of course the singing, harmonies & crazy beatboxing are terrific - they always are! Great reaction! To really see the effect of Tim's bass, you need to watch an old, live video "Tim Foust's Vibrations".

[@candleburner2006]

I love how they remade even their Avi version but the one with Avi is still so great too. Seems like every time they sing/record it they kind of tweak it and you're in love.

[@JayZFranks83181]

The fan popping open at the end was everything to me that was hilarious😂😅😂

[@carolyntaylor7]

That’s one of my favorite parts, too!

[@andrewmcfarlane7015]

Haha, you just vocalised my exact thoughts on the whole "who will take over from Austin" question, honestly they are all so talented and versatile that exact scenario could actually happen!! 🤣

[@jdavlscroft]

Tim posteerd on hid fb psgr for fomronr theat csn sing high trnor

[@KayYash-m7n]

The backgrounds are retro late 60s, early 70s...almost psychedelic in design, but colors muted a bit.

[@KayYash-m7n]

Lots of Johnny Cash vibes with Tim.

[@timworks991]

After Chance hits that low note and the scene shifts to an image of the five guys, they are standing around a fire and around them are cars with their head lights shining on them. This is a reference to the video with Avi. The scenes change so quickly and there is so much going on that it is easy to miss. Love this new version and your reaction.

[@edsartistry]

HEYYYYY...!!! Don't forget Rob !!!!! He is a TENOR too. If anything, Rob will be taking all the tenor parts. No need for anyone else to join the group. Yup, can't do without the last bass note of Tim's... and YES it was longer and we LOVE IT !!!!

[@grobinson7507]

I’m so glad Chance is having his moment. He did a phenomenal job!!!!❤️🎤🪕🎸🥁🎬🪗🎹🎼🎧🎺🎷🎻

[@HannahSBax]

Chance's voice is pure velvet

[@melaniejanssen6090]

Adam Rupp to me looks like he's ready to audition for Lord of the Rings. All he needs is a pair of pointy ears. Instant elf. I'm even sure he has an outfit that works

[@dagmar.6954]

Thanks for the double feature. This song has always been a fan favorite. What a great remake of "Ring Of Fire". It was first done on the "Sing Off" in 2013 & then later with Avi Kaplan. The visuals reminds me of "Fishin' In The Dark"/"Boondocks" (you may want to check that one out). Chance is a nice addition to this version. Of course love Tim's lows & Adam's awesome vocal percussion. I think he sounds even better on this one.

[@raeann_w]

I was hoping someone else saw the Fishin' In The Dark/Boondocks similarities. That was my first thought once the colors came into it.

[@lindareynolds8430]

#HOMEFREE....so good!

[@kellytressler7671]

DJ, you are so much fun to watch! ❤ Home Free isn't too bad either! Keep being you!

[@pastelcarnations]

I love this version best, it just feels so much lighter and happier

[@danielmills1759]

Love it !!!! They've gone psychedelic on this... GREAT job boys,,, great job...

[@babyfry4775]

Yeah Tim could probably do it all….hahaha. Love his last note and his high note too. Chance was great and Adam killed it too. Love the psychedelic look of the video too. Good one DJ! 😍😄

[@ArleneAdkinsZell]

Love this version and your reaction! It would be mind melting if your idea of the guys shuffling the group about came true, Chance taking the bass...I am here for it!

[@JackRazz1]

Awesome reaction as always, DJ! Chance's voice is as smooth as silk with a hint of sexy smokiness. Kind of like a really expensive, high quality drink. Also, whenever I first heard Tim pull off that run, I out loud said "You f****ng showoff!" lol

[@susanengland3919]

This reminds me of the 60s with the abstracts and colors.

[@andreaislandgirl720]

Just like you, I love all three versions. This most recent version is the closest to what you would see them do at one of their concerts, except that the last note doesn't rattle the whole room like it does when you see, hear, and feel their music live.

[@lindaslater7782]

Yeah, Tim can sing some high notes, but to take Austin's place....nope! No one, and i repeat, no one, can replace Austin! His voice is so soothing, so angelic, yet so powerful, and the high notes he hits...WOW! I get teary eyed every time i hear him sing because his voice is so beautiful!

[@hyoas]

I think of this as psychedelic with a little bit of camp!

[@susannesteinbock1639]

I do love the new version, and Chance´s voice is gorgeous! I enjoy Home Free´s singing and your reactions.

[@rulab]

This new video reminds me of the 80s/90s A-ha or The Buggles (Video Killed the Radio Star) type music. It made me chuckle the first time I started seeing snippets over on tiktok and it finally clicked with me who it was that it reminded me of. I do love these comparison type videos because I love seeing how much they have grown. It has given me a massive appreciation for Home Free that I never had when I first became interested in acapella music. Thank you DJ for doing all these comparison version videos because they are amazing. I love watching you enjoying them grow. #HerdLove

[@tanyarenae1030]

The funny thing is that there was a time that Austin was sick and they were on tour so Tim ended up doing all of Austin’s parks while he was out 😂

[@maryel5398]

Adam Chance was definitely romancing the world with his verse. Wowza!

[@sag2horses]

#HOMEFREE

[@dianadickerson749]

He did do Austin's parts in December 2022 when Austin was out for 5 or more shows. They thought it was better than canceling them. They even dressed up a magical in Austin's clothes had "him" on stage with them.

[@jenniwrenmarr9392]

On the Sing Off, this song was referred to as country acapella reggae. This video looks like a nod to that

[@vickiadkins9844]

This is incredible!! I love Chance in this!!!!❤

[@MichelleMadison-g7f]

It's a full circle moment. My favorite is the end with the eyebrow & grim. I am a homefry since singoff❤

[@R989D]

I don’t know if you know the reason why Adam’s hair is so long? He grows it long so he can chop it and donate it to wig charity. Apparently he’s done it a couple of times. As someone who lost her hair during chemo this makes me love him even more!!❤

[@R989D]

I just double checked his Instagram, I read right he’s just donated for the third time!

[@lisaseverance6785]

I get Biker Legolas vibes from Adam in this one. Which I am sure he would approve of! Lol

[@randallducote8110]

I have the honor of getting to see Home Free for a second time in April here in Louisiana before Austin leaves the group. I'm sure we will all miss him but the group will continue to be outstandig. Best of luck to you Austin.

[@marshajensen8415]

The visual treatments in this video remind me of their mashup of ‘Fishin’ in the Dark’ / ‘Down in the Boondocks’. Lots of fun!

[@susanlowther5993]

Love your reactions....just priceless❤

[@robolafler]

Psychedelic vibes.

[@kathrynhlavac-sb7ny]

I enjoy this version but I think the sing off version is still my fav. I do love Chance’s rich baritone/ bass voice

[@JoanN63]

This new version is really a Ring of Fire of 5 amazing people. 😍This is so well done! 👏🏼Really a more modern version. Happy with Chance's part, where he sounded so cool. Another great upgrade of the Sing Off version. 💖And a flashy video with an ending that gives you a big smile 😉

[@Jennifer_J_C]

Thanks 😊

[@kimberlygarwood-jl5om]

This is my favorite version because of Cance and his yummy voice. All of them look great. I will definitely miss Austin. You need to check out the live version of HF singing Austin's original song Her's Ain't Mine.🔥🔥🔥🥰

[@_griffin82_46]

I just yelled "stop growling at me" at my screen half way through that last note 😂 Also, I love your option for restructuring the group.

[@anitawright7169]

This was so well done. Chance has a 4- octave range and Tim has a 5-octave. You have to love Home Free. Love your reaction! ♥

[@bethcoussou]

DJ, you are a blast to watch, especially Home Free videos! I love all three versions, but this one is my favorite. The guys are re-recording their first album after the Sing Off, but re-naming it Crazy(Er) Life. All songs were re-recorded for this 10th anniversary release of the Crazy Life album. A new video dropped today (Friday, US). It’s Jump Right In, and it’s a fun, upbeat one! You’ll love it, too!

[@danielmills1759]

But he is NOT separating himself from them... He said he will be making guest appearances,,, that's for sure... Take care bro,,, love your reactions

[@rebeccaashmore7025]

Oh I needed your joy this morning! Thank you for your light and for a boost while parenting with illness; your reactions to the delicious sounds of Home Free are wonderful additions to my natural remedies.

[@dianeritthaler7792]

I love when Chance gets a big part. Tim Tim Tim😂The lows and the highs. 🎉 Austin will certainly be missed but Homefree will survive and we wish them both well..

[@jerlynneallison6361]

The style of this video reminds me of their 'Fishing in the Dark/Boondocks' video. I love that one because I'm from the Boondocks! 🤣 This is amazing and it's definitely going into my playlist! 👁️🥰⭕🔥

[@HelmaOsmond]

I. Love. This. So. Much! ❤️

[@donnaflynn9615]

Great reaction.

[@JackRazz1]

Also, I "marked out" for the Lionheart reference. :D

[@lilachesniak9687]

I don't know what I enjoy more, the videos or DJ's reactions. Sometimes I just tune in to watch his reactions. My first thought on the video itself reminded me from the 60's Incense and Peppermint by The Strawberry Alarm Clock. I like the updated vocals here with Chance, but I'm still partial to the video with Avi.

[@audreyjohnson4599]

This video reminds me of the 60s and 70s pop art.

[@SirDeweyRoyalKnightOfBebahan]

Chance is coming for Tim’s bass title

[@gilliandrysdale5306]

all I can think of when I see Adam is Legolas! this is a brilliant cover! ❤

[@200yente]

Before this came out, I would recommend the Sing Off version instead of the Avi version. I thought they sounded better. At one of the Home Free concerts I have attended I got to stand on the floor in front of the stage. When Tim hot that last night I could feel it vibrate through my whole body!

[@jelleebean]

i had no idea they redid this.. somehow i missed that. and having followed them for ages, i'm still not entirely convinced they are human, especially Adam Rupp. the visuals in this video are not convincing me that they aren't computer generated angels :D

[@peggygross7409]

Great reaction. They just need to find another singer who's range span 4+ octaves. Then it will be like Mayday all the time. Not only could anyone sing lead, anyone could sing high tenor.😮

[@carolyntaylor7]

If you’re looking for an era, I would suggest the 70s with all those psychedelic elements. 😊

[@DennisKovacich]

To me, this is basically a remake of the Avi version with Chance doing Avi’s part.

[@JayeEllis]

They did a new version? How did I miss that?

[@coletedeux]

The video treatment reminds me of the 60's psychedelic rock.

[@cowboy1165]

If you want to check out what's next, react to "Crazier Life" That one was awesome.

[@Indigo_moon]

Alot of people aren't understanding that they are leaning into the Caribbean/Reggae style that they had in the song from the very beginning. Even Jewel, from The Sing Off, called it "Country Reggae". So hence the bright colors, upbeat tempo, etc. There's even one part where they used the colors of the Jamaican flag. I think alot of people are not liking it, at least partially, because they think it's so far left field. But it's really not as much as they think. Maybe it's just the visuals that are just confusing, and I get that. And I don't particularly care for the vhs editing software style myself, probably because I lived through that era. Lol! But I still enjoyed it. Also, I'm pretty sure Tim used a growl in the previous versions and his chest voice in this version. You can hear that all his low bass notes from the songs on this album have the same quality. But I still think they are being overly enhanced. Tim doesn't need any enhancements. Lol! Or at least don't make it so obvious. Anywho, thanks for the reaction video DJ ❤😉🎵

[@meemermarie1977]

Did i read where when austin had covid that tim covered alot of his parts?

[@lrfcowper]

Yes, Tim sang a lot of Austin's leads

[@LynnRamsay]

And I believe they had a mannequin dressed like Austin 😂

[@lrfcowper]

@@LynnRamsay Yup! More like Weird Al, but you take what you can get...

[@momD612]

Wasn't that Chance they had a mannequin for? 🤔​@lynnramsay8821

[@LynnRamsay]

@@momD612 I think they did it for both if I’m remembering correctly

[@carriemilito2851]

Finding a high tenor that fits in with the other members will take some thought. There are two possibilities that I'd be curious to see audition. They've both done guest work with Voiceplay. Omar Cardona and Anthony Gargiula are both able to go high and are very flexible with their voices. I'll be seething with curiosity until Home Free introduces us to whoever gets picked as the new guy. Perhaps it will be a surprise talent that none of the Home Fries has ever heard before.

[@hwyla4416]

Also a neat nod to Johnny Cash, is the use of black clothing. I got a kick out of the 'Man in Black' trope. Not as fond of the bright colors version. It will take getting used to it. I think I would have had less trouble if they had kept to 'fire' like brights - reds, oranges, golds.

[@julierodda5826]

The sing off version is 1/2 step lower than the version with Avi K. So no, technically the Kaplan version with fire has harmonies that reach a higher peak, and Tim's lowest note is 1/2 step higher,, producing a slightly more resonating quality that our ears can discern. .

[@ronaldschweitzer1110]

It is a bit of a twist, isn't it. The Sing Off version is still my favorite.

[@sythompson9331]

If Tim does Austin and Chance does Tim maybe Chris would do Chance

[@miamidolphinsfan]

I thought about this scenario, that when Austin does finally cut back, Chris could maybe fill in for the Christmas shows & the they get their new voice after the 1st of the year. I also think it's not out of the realm of possibility that they get a female voice, like Makena Hartlin or Brooke Eden to be the permanent new voice...open them up to so much more material...Dolly covers, early Taylor Swift stuff, etc.

[@lindaengbers2776]

I hope the scenario you suggested for the group doesn't happen. Tim needs to stay in the bass world, It's still his best work. I was at a Home Free concert where Austin was sick, they sang without him, and Tim took a lot of his parts. It definitely was not the same...I was a little disappointed.

[@NanaKaren1953]

Tims slightly longer hair is fab, his final grin is so cheeky (and the video and performance is great). Still prefer the bonfire one. Nana Karen UK

[@NanaKaren1953]

This is 60s psychedelic... i know, i was there 😢 lol

[@emilyrln]

Super late comment, but I'd happily watch a Hazbin Hotel song tier list or ranking!

[@nightthornkvala94132]

I thought Adam's hair looked very fae. like Hobbit-type Fae.

[@lindamorrison9755]

What is wierd is I can hardley hear Tim's lowest base note. Must be my 75 year old ears. I could hear Avi's base note but maybe it isn't as low.

[@adwenb]

Austin Powers vibes for the video

[@nicoleyoung947]

1970's cycadelic?

[@glendamcgrady1244]

Hard to keep up with these boys, right?

[@miconis123]

It's nice to have Chance in it but I still prefer the one with Avi. And that's just the audio. I don't like this 60s throwback video

[@julierodda5826]

Such weird 90's discotech background that doesn’t suit them. Poor call on video producers. Shame on them for pure distraction from beautiful voices.