Home Free - Man of Constant Sorrow - Reaction - Wonderfully Creative!

Home free brings another one home! This one has a twist of country with improvised "instruments" that make this an incredible song to just sit back and appreciate!

[@HDThoreau_]

I’ve learned to never protect my own musical biases to the point where I’ll miss out on so much talent. Well done.

[@denisegarcia7262]

This song was my first introduction to Home Free and I've been hooked ever since. I so enjoy your reactions and your love and appreciation for all genres of music!

[@heathervona7883]

Me too....Once I heard this, especially Tims low notes, I was hooked....

[@marcom6089]

Me three… 😃

[@sharontaylortaylor1858]

The lead singer in this ...Austin Brown just recently released "Bring Him Home" from Let Mes....with no twang...lol. It's beautiful. He has his own channel and has done several covers including "At Last" an Etta James classic.

[@gaylec258]

I think the best one that Austin Brown has done is Unchained Melody. I've never heard it sung better. Nearly brings me to tears each time. The song has special meaning to me. Larry should go listen to it.

[@loriloy7097]

yes!

[@loriloy7097]

he actually did musical theater and had to take lessons to get rid of his country twang...

[@larynanntapp6333]

I'm a Les Mis fanatic and as much as I love Austin, Alfie Boe is the only Valjean that sings Bring Him Home the way it should be. Sorry Austin...no offense!

[@MrSchulz777]

twang is the best!

[@dagmar.6954]

I found these guys last year. This was the first song I ever heard from them & I was instantly hooked. The talent of these 5 men is insane. Together they are a perfect fit & complement each other so well. Tim Foust is the best bass singer in the business & Adam Rupp their beatboxer extraordinaire can make any sounds & is in a class by himself. They lean towards country but can sing any genre. They are my favorite a cappella group. 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.

[@ryanjackson645]

THE VOCAL AND SOUNDS MADE WITH OUT INSTRUMENTS IS AMAZEING

[@timstapp374]

Dude: What they do vocally is as abosoluty amazing.

[@aprilebert157]

The Nomonica. I had no idea how much I loved country (at least the way home free does it) until about a year ago. I grew up on 80s pop but always loved Kenny Roger's, Dolly Parton, And some more pop country theu the years. I am a huge Freddie Mercury, Queen Fan. I was searching for Freddie videos and stumbled on this video, watched it and realized this was the group I watched win the song off back in 2013. I saw their whole run and knew the minute I saw them they had to win. Life got busy and music wasn't a priority. Then I fell into the rabbit hole and never came out. One concert and a Tim Foust backyard bash later and I can't wait to see them live again. They have a very special magic between their talent, senses of humor and personalities. Now I don't care if it's country, if it's them I know I will love it. Hope you are feeling better. So glad to see you back. Thanks for a great reaction. Sorry for the book.

[@brendagrothier967]

Not a country music fan either but if Home Free sings any genre I love it.

[@momD612]

Home free are just an addiction. Best addiction ever! Don't compare with ptx. They're both great, but so different. Not the same or Comparable. 😉 💘

[@angelamiller6275]

AMEN!

[@robynmatheson7687]

Firstly, I hope that you’re feeling well. I’ve listened to this song so many times; there’s so much going on. I do enjoy bluegrass over modern day country. But HF can sing ANYTHING. If you want to hear an extended ‘harmonica’ solo from Adam, check out “Workin’ For a Livin’”, their cover of the Huey Lewis and the News song. The video is also a nod to the movie “Anchorman “. Lastly, the jaw harp sound was done by Chance.

[@pathutchison8634]

They are doing so many things at one time. I couldn't keep up. WOW

[@sharontaylortaylor1858]

Three out of the guys are from the south, Texas, Georgia, and Alabama. The other two are from Minnesota..... But they sing everything. Thanks for reacting to them.

[@brendagrothier967]

This was the first Home Free video I ever saw. After that I was hooked. And fell absolutely in love with the bass Tim Foust.

[@melissakay6143]

Loved your reaction to one that got me started on my Home Free journey! The guys are so talented that any genre is open season for them. Glad to see you back and better!

[@sherribrock2726]

You should hear them sing How Great Thou Art and End of the Road. A lot of their songs have a comical thing going on. They do have other songs that aren’t as country!!

[@200yente]

I am glad you listened to this after becoming familiar with Home Free. Too many reactors have started with this and then pigeon hole HF as a strong country group without realizing their diversity. I think of this as if they are acting a scene rather than just singing a song.

[@sandrastorer5628]

One of the things I like is how at the beginning and end they added the crackling sound like an old vinyl record was being played.

[@wadebowenfan6743]

I do hope your check out their covers of “helplessly hoping”, “the gambler”, and “Folsom prison blues”. Great reaction! Happy to see you’re feeling better! Happy Valentine’s Day 💖💖💖

[@lucyFV]

I don’t love Country, but I LOVE this song!!

[@carolinpettit7944]

I love your squirrel hunts! I enjoy country music, but this is just so much more, they are so talented! Great reaction, as always, thank you!!

[@Chris_T_S]

The surprised glee! Simply enjoying the song for the joy of enjoying the song! Great reaction

[@sheliaspringer7389]

Larry. You must do"EVERYBODY WALKING THIS LAND"!!! YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT!!! IT IS GREAT!

[@dknig288]

As always --- A HOME RUN ----- this group always amazes and hits it out of the park everytime you listen to them. So very glad you finally got to this song by them.

[@andreahamilton5947]

A good one to watch would be their cover of Huey Lewis’s Working For a Living. Adam does another great harmonica solo in it.

[@karenamicarella7036]

That instrument is call a juice harp...my pappy played one and sang. Twang is so cool and doing it without actual harp is amazing! Love your reaction to this😃💜

[@judydavis7993]

I'm so glad your back and feeling better I hope. I never really liked country much either. But love Home Free no matter what they are singing. They excel at any genre. I can see your love and appreciation for our guys. You've got a lot of catching up to do with this group. You've only scratched the surface. Try Mayday if you haven't. 🦋💜🦋💜🦋🎶b

[@barbarabrown293]

Greatness is greatness.

[@charleneclaassen]

I'm a 'if Home Free does it' country fan. Austin Brown BRING HIM HOME.

[@marlahudgins7038]

That is Adam's No-Monica

[@jonathanwetherell3609]

Not into Country either but HF? yes. This one is full of fun.

[@tammydodge388]

Glad to see you back! For those of you who aren't country fans, check out their cover of Boys II Men's "End of the Road" or Crosby, Stills & Nash's "Helplessly Hoping" or "Seven Bridges Road" from The Eagles. Oh, and my other favorite "In the Blood" by John Mayer. All excellent work by Home Free.

[@wendyhallman8989]

I just love me some Home Free! These guys are beyond greatness. I think the thing I enjoyed the most about your reaction to this Chris was YOUR enjoyment of what you saw and heard! Your analysis, as always, was spot on, but you were clearly loving every little nuance Home Free gave us in this. Glad to see you are back and on the mend!!

[@sandychisholm1297]

Song of the south is Brer Bear ,Brer Rabbit,and Brer Fox and uncle Ramus Loved that movie

[@kevinsnipes6511]

Home Free is my second a cappella group to Pentatonix. This is a favorite of mine by them. Thanks, Chris!!

[@chuckyost6973]

Happy to see you well and goofy again!

[@lschoenrank]

I just love Chance's jaw harp sound. He does a lot of interesting sounds. When you get a chance, do a reaction to "Can't Stop the Feeling". Lots of layers in it, everyone is doing multiple things, but Chance, and Tim, are doing background sounds along with Adam. And you will almost have to get up and dance.

[@wendywallis2956]

We will have you loving country by the end of this journey!

[@johndavidson5228]

I just absolutely love country music. It tells great stories. Home Free is fantastic and not sticking to the country genre. That's just fine. Thanks for reacting to this one.

[@karinfichtner7479]

For many of us "Fries", this song was our introduction to HF. I loved the song from the movie, but when I heard this....I was hooked. Much of what they do is Country.

[@karendiplock9317]

This is one of my favorites and you should check out their House Party one and their Summer in the Country. I love Home Free. Their music makes me happy every day! By the way... I absolutely love how Adam Rupp does the fake harmonica. perfect.

[@kmwwrench]

I'm totally with you. I do NOT do country. But I love Home Free - even when they go this far backwoods. But they do so many genres. I think they could probably do opera, if they were so inclined. Very talented guys.

[@CardiacCat]

This was my second song hearing them. I started off hearing them do "Go rest high on that mountain". After that I had to hear more.

[@carolburnett2926]

I not a country music fan but I LOVE Home Free! Sometimes it is truly the artist and not the genre.

[@ajonteampanalo]

Good to see you feeling better Chris! Isn’t this one amazing?? I love love love Home Free ☀️🌈☀️

[@larryshair]

Thanks AJ!

[@lucyFV]

I discovered this song in the movie O Brother Where Art Thou? Soggy Bottom boys!!

[@ThelmaGrace1930]

Nobody can do this better than Home Free. That's my opinion and i'm stickin' to it. Hahaha

[@stephanieperkins1460]

I've never been a country fan....but I love everything Home Free has released...and I know in another video you asked for examples of Tim's range...he released Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow/Stay and it blew me away even as a fam

[@sonjajelinski921]

I love country. I love Home Free. I have been listening to them for a few years.

[@allieandbo]

I'd venture a guess that looking through their catalogue, they have more non-country than country. Cool reaction Chris. Great to see you doing well.

[@gennyreese420]

💚🌻so glad you’re feeling and looking so much better!! This is such a fun show by Home Free, they’re just amazing…do yourself a favor and watch Adams “Drum Solo” it’s truly mind blowing!

[@chocoholicallemand9096]

I also don't like country, except Home Free. This was their first song I heard, and blew my mind, homefry since.

[@samschneider938]

How have I never seen this reaction? Keep the HF coming.

[@miamidolphinsfan]

it's also the vocal techniques they use here, especially Austin. He is a guy with a real Southern Accent, but he still had to practice & practice to get that Appalachian/Bluegrass sound. This is a VERY old song actually, 1st written in 1913 and finally recorded in 1928. I'd really like to see you concentrate on Home Free's videos from 2021 & the few we've had in 2022 so far...I think you'll enjoy them

[@patriciab8876]

Published by Dick Burnett in 1913, but not written by him. It is a very old American Folk Song that had not been put to paper until Burnett chose to do so.

[@melinda4360]

You need to watch Home Free "Folsome Prison Blues" and “Workin’ For a Livin’ vidoes Also the song "Ring of Fire' with Home Free featuring Avi Kaplan from Pentatonix

[@bobbydavis3856]

Awesome reaction love the channel keep ‘em coming👍🏽

[@ericpotter4657]

This song was written in 1913 by a gentleman from Kentucky. It is what is called roots music and it morphed into todays Blugrass and Country music. It has been covered by many artist thru the years, here are a few : The Stanley Brothers, 1950 , Bob Dylan 1962? And the Soggy Bottom Boys in 2000 for the movie O BROTHER WHERE ART THOU. I was such a fan of the music a bought the sound track cd. So when I saw a reactor doing this song I had to listen. This is what started me down the road to becoming the avid HOME FRY I am today. Us Home Fries love to watch the reactors face when they see the RUPP HANDMONICA. The beatboxer Adam Rupp talent is simply amazing. Adam Chance was using Mongolian throat singing techniques the mouth, jaw or Jews harp sound you heard at the beginning and end of the song.

[@bobr4987]

Bass man Tim Foust just released an album of old classic Do Wop songs you might want to check out. I think it's called "Pieces of Me". He really gets some high Falsetto for a low bass singer! This was filmed in northern Alabama near where group member "Chance" grew up. If you listen closely, when Austin Brown is singing the words "Northern Railroad", beatboxes Adam Rupp adds the sound of train wheels on tracks. Then at the end "Chance" does his "Throat Singing" to imitate a twangy ,country mouth harp. Loved your review!

[@JoanN63]

Really amazing what Home Free is doing here. All five more than musicians, rather music artists. But what strikes me is that Chance is a bit undervalued here in this song. Like he does the Jaw Harp sound at the beginning and at the end. But also the background noises. It's all about the harmonies, the vibe in the group, the beautiful voices, the inhuman mouth sounds, the bass, the runs, the no Egos, no rivalry, figuring out which voice best suits which song, no special lead singer etc what makes Home Free so special.❤ By the way, I think you just missed Rob's special sound/phrase in between.😉

[@glennspreeman1634]

no other group has done or can do what HF can do what this song shows!!!

[@DyvmSlorm]

The way Home Free ranged this, to me, seems like a squirrel fest with one squirrel after another, and they seem to have painted each one more vibrantly as they went along. I mean harmonica teaser, yodel, harmonica, soul stealing base, and then finishing with the mouth harp reveal.

[@deanbrown4083]

The base line is phenomenal, this is the first time I've concentrated on it.

[@ArleneAdkinsZell]

Great reaction, I enjoyed watching your face as you 'discovered' new things about Home Free.

[@georgefisher1995]

Ya have milk, cream, and ice cream … and ya have Bluegrass, Country, and Folk! …. Sometimes hard to tell apart.

[@franwiththeredhair]

Adam Rupp is one of the top 10 best beatboxers in the world. He is amazing. I love every single one of these guys. Tim, who coached Avi Kaplan of Pentatonix and Geoff (Jeff) Castilucci of Voiceplay and taught them how to go lower as a bass singer and how to maintain that full deep sound. Austin whos voice is from the heavens, the main lead in this song. Rob who is the second singer, full of soul. Adam Chance, who we call Chance due to the two Adams, will surprise you with every video he is in. Chris Rupp, Adam Rupps brother, is the founder of Home Free and is no longer in the group. He is in some of the older videos and he is just amazing as well.

[@crazycatlady7621]

I'm shocked 😲 that you hadn't already reacted to this one. It is really great. They recently released One Voice. It is very good. I think you'd love it. It has a wonderful message in it as well...kinda like the one you were warning us about before you started this video. So...it's a "feels" song.

[@triciareed4965]

Home Free ft. Avi kaplan Ring of Fire is another MUST hear.

[@samschneider938]

There was... Blood on the saddle Blood all around And a Great. Big. Puddle of blood on the ground. Best kids ride ever: The Country Bear Jamboree

[@belinda9696]

Although not a big country music fan myself, I like Home Free's country acapella maybe because they always add a spin on it and an upbeat to it. They are really in a class by themselves.

[@sheliaspringer7389]

This is no doubt very Southern Country but so HAUNTINGLY BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@plpinkham]

I don't like country music, but I like Home Free. They transcend.

[@paulclark1210]

Yes, this song was in the movie "Oh brother, where art thou"

[@KrissiCreates]

Thanks for reacting to this one ! Love my Home Free. I was raised country n rock and roll. Can't to Emnim ! Enjoy your run !!

[@georgefisher1995]

I think more folk then country, the meaning of the song demands the “southern twang” First recorded around 1919 or 1920 and then called “The Goodbye Song, or The Farewell Song”, it tells of a man bidding farewell to all he knows and loves. One line in the song explains its meaning, “For I am bound to ride that northern railroad, perhaps I’ll die upon this train” - - the song of a slave forsaking all he knows, his home, his friends, his loved ones, to break for freedom. Country, Folk, whatever, a much deeper song then anyone seems to pickup on or mention.

[@rebt6096]

Like your “It works” comment. A group with versatility, keeps them fresh. Good one! Thought, people without access to musical instruments can discover them within themselves.

[@kellywilliams364]

I grew up backwoods...so this is definitely my kind of music.

[@sandynelson3755]

My idea on whether I like country tends to be based on two things. I don't mind the slides if they stay on key, which Home Free is perfect at. Not big on twang, but these guys do it great and purposeful! Also, it might be interesting to know that the main country drawl singer here also performs "Bring Him Home" from Les Mis! Fantastic voices each in their own voice and also blending so well!

[@Wizzard3921]

I put this more as a bluegrass flavor. So glad to see you feeling better, covid is no joke... Jew harp is the sound Chance is doing. I'm so so so glad you got to this one! HF is just kick-azz and your reactions are priceless! Keep it up & keep'm comin' big guy... 👍👍👍👍👍

[@billkacvinsky988]

This is not country but rather a 'bluegrass' genre. Adam Chance (baritone/ bass) is performing the Mouth organ/didgeridoo sound. Likened to Tibetian throat singing. Adam Rupp-Minnesota (Tenor/beatboxer) Rob-Lundquist-Minnesota (Lead tenor) Tim Foust-Texas (Tenor/baritone/bass) Austin Brown-Georgia (High Tenor) Adam Chance-Alabama (Baritone/bass)

[@reginaminton1135]

Well, Home Free...to me is a unique country group. They can sing nearly anything. They are the only Country acapella group out there. They can and will be a bit goofy with some songs (so good). Maybe try..Blue Aint Your Color....Hillbilly Bone...Butts Remix... In The Blood...Some Girls Do... up to you. Thanks for a great reaction.

[@minneyruth]

You have to react to Austin Brown's "Bring him home" it's sooo beautiful 😍

[@juliehillson4952]

Really like this one. Love Home Free. For me it's the bass singers. Have always been drawn to them, Larry from Lawrence Welk(yes I am dating myself) Richard from Oakridge Boys, Avi and of course Tim and Adam. Like the song " It's all about the bass"

[@babyfry4775]

Home Free is fantastic. Three of the boys are from the south. Tim, the bass, is from Texas. Austin, the lead here, is from Georgia. Chance, in the back with the beatboxer, is from Alabama. The other two boys Rob, with glasses, and Adam, the beatboxer, are from Minnesota. This song is over 100 years old but was made popular in the movie O Brother Where Are Thou. Yes, Home Free is country but sing all genres. I’m not a country fan either but I challenge you to listen to some of their other songs. I Can’t Outrun You (by Trace Adkins) is a bittersweet song that is incredible. Die a Happy Man is beautiful. In the Blood is powerful. Try those songs, I think you’ll be amazed. Good reaction. Chance was doing the mouth harp btw and Adam was doing almost all the rest. Austin the lead here can also do harmonica.

[@disney4real]

Hope you are doing well, So good to see you!! Thank you for the Home Free reaction! I admit, I can’t do rap but I will look forward to more HF in the future! 🤗❤️

[@rllangevin3841]

Glad to see you’re feeling better. Another great review. Their catalogue is so deep and as you know by now they cover so many genres. Even though you don’t love country I’d strongly recommend their cover of Take Me Home Country Roads - apparently it took them 5 years of crafting the arrangement to the point where they thought they’d done it justice. It’s a great showcase of each of their talents. Another often overlooked poignant song is I Can’t Outrun You, with Chance in the lead, he also directed the hauntingly beautiful video that adds additional complexity to the song. I guarantee you will not be disappointed with either one. From a 🇨🇦 Home Fry.

[@wirelessmikedj7784]

Check out their cover of “End of the Road” Boyz II Men cover or “Everybody Walking this Land” with an important message at the end. “Meet me in the Middle” is prime quarantine content with amazing video editing, and “Sea Shanty Medley”. Also, check out Austin Browns channel for “Bring Him Home” from Les Miserables..showing Austins Theater training, and Tim Foust has a Doo-Wop album out with some great music all sung by him.

[@kdmcollegebd2012]

Fantastic suggestion!

[@DeerlyMusical2]

I'm glad you're feeling well enough to do reactions. Thank you for reacting to this. I don't like the twanga-twanga old-fashioned country stuff, but the newer stuff could do cross-over with no problem if the singer doesn't have an accent. Shaun Stockman of Boyz 2 Men called country music the "white man's R&B." Watch whatever you like, but please don't forget Home Free from time to time.

[@navybr0wnie]

The original song will always be a timeless classic. But this new dingfangled wheelybopper omatic, it is the future.

[@patriciajohnson9654]

Thank you for being a part of my journey ❤. Patti Baby steps Chris please!

[@jillchamberlain6478]

Home Free did not start out as country, and two of the current members, Adam Rupp and Rob Lundquist, are from MN, not from the south. All of the guys can sing with a southern accent, or without…

[@wirelessmikedj7784]

the Producer of "the Sing Off" asked if they would be willing to be the "Country A Capella" band on the show and they would most likely be guaranteed to be on the show...up to that point, they did not want to really be labeled as "country" but have since embraced it of course.

[@babygore0599]

I'm so happy to see you're feeling better. Not completely, but on the mend. Make sure you take care of yourself. Bless you.

[@larryshair]

Thanks so much! I'm feeling almost back to normal : )

[@KigerPony]

Loved this reaction! It's fun to watch you enjoy HF. I think they may have the perfect song for you with a message. I will cross my fingers that you will watch Hillbilly Bone :o)

[@milomurphy9178]

The jaw harp is a rarely used instrument these days. Adam Chance mimiced that sound quite convincingly. With both Adam Rupp and Chance providing percussion it added a deepness to the ambience of the song. Finally you can always count on Adam Rupp to give a no-monica solo that is astonishing.

[@teegoodgrief279]

It is for everyone!

[@ronfuqua2117]

Now listen to Working For A Living and see how far Adam has come with the no-harmonica harmonica

[@marilynm7663]

Three southerners (TX, GA, and Louisiana) and two from Minnesota! I hope you listen again, as well. There were several “squirrel moments” you were exclaiming about that are pretty complex.... I hear something new every time I listen to this selection.

[@StevenEverett7]

Wow! First time I ever got a shout out. 😁 Thank you!!!

[@chrismorin1318]

I can't begin to count how many people have said that they don't like country music. Until they hear Home Free perform the songs. Or that they didn't like a specific song until Home Free did it.

[@joshuadennehy932]

Got to check Austin Brown (lead singer here) covering Unchained Melody. Honestly beautiful

[@victoriasmith738]

I love this song and I love country music I grew up with it

[@sheliaspringer7389]

LARRY, I have very quickly become your #1 fan! Thanks for covering HOME FREE. AS LONG AS YOU PLAY HOME FREE, I WILL BE WATCHING! GREAT SONG! I LOVE IT!

[@larryshair]

Thanks Shelia!

[@uglyelmo5205]

The Juice Harp is amazing.