HOME FREE "Sea Shanty Medley" // Audio Engineer & Musician Reacts

[@danivansuperstar]

Hi, Ninja!! So, yeah, it was this HF song that trended on TikTok a couple years ago. Probably their most well-known song along with Man of Constant Sorrow. It went crazy viral!!! So much fun. Love you guys reacting together! P.S. I personally like the pausing and commenting, and I think at least most of the Fries like it, too, so it won't bother us!

[@MyLorissa]

Home Free came out with their original version of this in March 2021. Go check it out-it's a different feel than this live version. This went viral & later on many different people started doing a dance to this which again became very popular. That is the version that got Ubisoft's attention & then contacted Home Free to ask them to write a sea shanty for their new game Skull & Bones. Chance took it from there & came up with the song "Skull & Bones". They had to keep it a secret for a year or more until it was time for the company to announce it.

[@nanadeborah8717]

Great review! This was done last year at the Christmas concert in Mankato,Minnesota where Home Free was born. 5,000+ fans. This was done in 2 takes to make sure they had the footage they needed. It was the end of the concert. This was my granddaughter's Christmas present and we were in the front row,just to the left of center. She was excited that we were in a few quick shots. Their concerts are absolutely amazing! The energy there is unbelieveable. You're on your feet from the beginning to the end. They do sound the same live as they do on in the videos. Good to have Ninja there too!!

[@kmwwrench]

I was in that audience. It was fabulous. So much electricity in the air. They are sogood live. Don't pass up the opportunity to see them live.

[@angwatts]

They originally released this song during Covid stuff, so it was one they all filmed separately. The song itself went viral, with so many people releasing TikTok videos dancing to it, etc. They just recently did this live video, which is my favorite. The song is on their Sounds of Lockdown CD.

[@beckiramsey9561]

I love your HF Fridays! Great to have ninja on with you!🔥

[@musikbyjh]

More to come! Thank you, Becki! ✌🏽

[@kevinboothe9991]

Their live shows are incredible, when Tim goes dragon mode its like getting slammed in the chest! Great reaction guys, hi Ninja!

[@musikbyjh]

Thanks very much!! Ninja says HEY KEVIN!! ✌🏽

[@donnaflynn9615]

If you listen closely to that guy on TikTok dancing you can hear that it’s Home Free singing. The guys filmed their parts at their own homes and then sent their recordings to Darren to put it all together. They did it in TikTok style which I think made people decide to dance to it on their own TikTok posts. It was a fun thing to do while people were locked up in their own homes during Covid. Fun to watch both you and Jillian reacting! Love those Home Free guys!

[@ElizabethRoss-uj8rl]

The energy from this huge (!) audience is overwhelming! What a force it’s bringing to Home Free’s already strong sea shanty! Wish I were there. Did you hear Adam's castanets in that last one? Hard to top Tim's base, but Adam did that one up right! These guys are pure power.

[@patriciamcl54]

You can hear the castanets much clearer in the original, as well as the wonderful sea sounds.

[@roniboyd613]

What a lovely surprise to have Ninja join in❤, I thoroughly enjoyed your reaction! The talking and pausing doesn't bother me😊 And Ninja, I have to do the same thing with my hubby 😂

[@minneyruth]

😂

[@brendasorenson6186]

Love Home FrYdays! It's even better with the Ninja! The Sea Shanty Medley is probably Home Free's most popular song. This was videoed in Mankato, Minnesota, birthplace of HF and Adam Rupp. I think its popularity surprised HF. It was a Lockdown song, when they were so creative. Keep up the good reactions. And, it's a reaction channel; you're suppose to pause and comment! (Although I'm with Jillian; I can't listen to the music & hubby at the same time!)

[@ppresley9208]

The Home Fries all feel like proud parents watching these talented , humble guys do their stuff ... they have let into their personal lives and we feel part of their families , a rare thing with performers today ! Now you're part of the family too , so welcome aboard !

[@itzel1735]

I love the cool TikTok-y version they released during lock down, especially Adam’s castanets, but Rob 🧸 is extra when he’s singing live. These are old sailor work songs, from at least the 1830’s, but I like that this live version was released right before Talk like a Pirate day. Arrrrgh 🏴‍☠️ Thanks to you both.

[@elvwood]

"It's more fun with both of us" - so true! Yes, you've got to go see them for sure - my wife and I finally got to see them last Sunday, which was so much fun! You can hear the first few songs from "our" concert on the livestream (it starts about 8 minutes in). As for pausing and/or talking over a video, do whatever works for you and ignore the complainers. You don't do either to excess!

[@elvwood]

Streaming link, separate in case it gets the comment deleted: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmLLdXtnZdqCbck

[@barbarakennedy2667]

Shanties are actually sailor's work songs, used to keep teams of sailors in time when doing team tasks like raising a mast or hauling up a sail, or pulling up the anchor.

[@jillchamberlain6478]

This one was Chance’s baby. His idea, he did an arrangement, and he does the “lead”. The original video was done in costume with each of the guys recording at home.

[@babyfry4775]

This originally came out during Covid and the boys have a video of it. They filmed it at their homes. It was a huge hit and Ubisoft (game maker) saw it and asked Chance to write a sea shanty for their new pirate game Skull and Bones and he did! I love that song. I think they’ll make a video of that one too. Right now they just have a lyric video with scenes from the game. It’s a banger of a song! Love this one too!!! So much fun to see you and Ninja together! 😍🥰

[@rebeccarose7405]

Yay for Ninja for all of Home Friday!!! And Sea Shanty’s to wake me up this morning! If you get the chance to see them live, totally recommend! ❤️🎶

[@musikbyjh]

We will definitely be seeing them. Maybe December! Morning, sunshine! ☀️ ✌🏽

[@LynnRamsay]

This is the melody that got Ubisoft’s attention and approach Home Free with writing a Shanty for their soon to be released game Skull And Bones which you already reacted too

[@joywright8794]

Jeremy, you can't expect a female pirate to sound as testosterone-y as a male pirate. She sounds just like a female pirate should. You guys crack me up. I love the smooth transitions in this medley. Home Free does medley renditions way better than most, and of course I love me some Castanets!

[@PaulaThompson-x9w]

We need them to give us many more videos like this! Usually the only concert footage we get is from cellphones. Thanks for the Home Free reactions!

[@angwatts]

You'll probably also want to react to their original pre-recorded video for this one. Lots of pirates on the screen and Tim's low notes....🏴‍☠ On the other video you'll also get a really good listen to Adam's castanets. Thank you for another great reaction and Hi Ninja!!!! Jeremy does NOT talk too much normally. Also, I don't mind a little bit of pausing & commenting. Some reactors pause way too much. I can't stand it and have stopped following many reactors because of it. I love the way y'all structure the videos the best.

[@musikbyjh]

Wow, thanks so much, @angwatts! We love having you here and a BIG thank you for becoming a new Patron!! ✌🏽

[@beadwright]

They have announced their Christmas tour. I hope they are coming somewhere near you guys.

[@musikbyjh]

@@beadwrightI saw that the other day! And of course, they’re not hitting the east coast. (Or at least not the DC area). Dammit!

[@carolburnett190]

You could make the drive down to Raleigh and make night of it! I’ll be seeing them in Charlotte!

[@Lobo53]

I've stopped following a few for more talk than music too.

[@mjackson780]

Chance has always loved sea shanties and he had to talk the guys into making this song. I bet they are glad they finally listened. I sure am.

[@patriciavernon9795]

Great to see you Ninja! ❤ Great reaction! This was so much fun, I can’t wait to see them live someday! Wonderful audience too! Loving Home Free Fridays! Can’t wait to see which one you do next! Talk and pause all you want, we love you just the way you are!

[@musikbyjh]

Awww, thank you Patricia!! Comments like these make our day! ✌🏽

[@patriciavernon9795]

@@musikbyjh ❤️

[@richardkawucha1232]

Just as a bit of info, sea shanties while now entertaining, served a purpose in the day of sailing ships. You might have one guy on board a ship responsible for them. The same melody would have several different wordings. They were important for entertaining as well as work. Many jobs, aboard a wooden sailing ship, were hard and monotonous. A crewman might start a shanty for the crew to keep time and stay energized while hauling spars up the mast, hauling anchor, or while sanding the deck clean. The decks weren't painted, they were raw wood. To clean then sailors were given rectangular shaped stones. The crewmen would be on their knees, wetting the deck (with sea water) then using these stones on the deck. Because of their size (about that of a personal Bible back then) they were referred to as "holy stones". Singing the shanty kept them in time. Another time they were important was if the ship was becalmed. Not enough breeze to move it. The captain might asking crewmen to small oar powered boats. These were then used to tow the ship to an area where a lookout may have seen wave action indicating wind. The shanty again kept them in time and entertained while rowing.

[@dagmar.6954]

Wasn't that great! Finally a professional live recording! This is one of my favorite medleys. Fan recordings on their phones can never clearly capture the true sound. So glad Home Free did this.

[@SweetCarolineCDN]

Hi you 2 lovely people. The pauses are just fine! Many reactors pause for their input, and I appreciate that aspect. Jeremy, you have made me personally more aware of the background musicality (Adam) and how completely amazing he is. Other reactors speak to the background vocals more. I love the music knowledge that you bring to the reaction. And, as for the beautiful Ninja, it’s her pure joy as she listens that make her so engaging to watch. Keep doing what you do, and to heck with any haters. Much love from your Canadian fan. And… Happy Thanksgiving here in Canada this weekend ❤❤❤

[@rllangevin3841]

Happy Thanksgiving from a fellow Canuck and Home Fry!

[@SweetCarolineCDN]

@@rllangevin3841 #lovemesomehomefries !

[@richb313]

Thanks for such a great reaction from both of you just hope Home Free releases this type of video of other songs from live performances.

[@troubledone123]

This was filmed in Mankato, MN during the Christmas tour last year....it was an amazing experience. I was there.

[@lrfcowper]

Sea shanties aren't specifically pirate songs. They're just sailor work songs. Some tasks require people coordinate motions, and having song with a good beat helps. Likewise, just having a song to sing or listen to during drudge work helps and a lot of sailor work is boring.

[@MommaBird52]

Dude! Never talk when your wife is listening to Home Free! Word to the wise from a female Fry!

[@brendafrazier811]

I’m the same way! Don’t talk while I’m listening to something!

[@changlyn100]

Yeah Jillian! So good to see you on Home Friday! Great reaction!

[@musikbyjh]

Yay! Thank you! ✌🏽🥰

[@gardenlove6356]

I was at this concert. It was last December in Mankato MN. The crowd went crazy when they announced they were recording this song for a live video. So fun!!!!! This was Chance's baby. He's really into sea shanties and was asked to write the Skull and Bones song for the video game because of this medly. You should watch the original video for this song, they're all dressed as pirates. It was filmed during the pandemic. Thanks guys. Great HomeFriday as always.

[@belinda9696]

Yes that was Home Free's medley, it went viral and everyone was dancing to the first part all around the world and then Ubisoft saw it and called Home Free to write a song for their upcoming game called Skull and Bones, which Chance wrote it and they performed it and it's going to be in the game.

[@connieharmon2408]

Great Reaction You Guys , Love This ❤

[@musikbyjh]

Thank you so much 😁 ✌🏽

[@floprather4262]

Home Free's first Sea Shanty video was during the pandemic. Great reaction.

[@DanMcCall-g3b]

Great reactions, guys. Love your Friday w/ Home Free, please continue!

[@teresacartwright5406]

I love the live videos - even the fancam ones. The energy of the performance & the enthusiasm of the audience, for me, always elevate the live videos over the studio ones. Of course the singing, harmonies & beatboxing are terrific - they always are! Thanks for playing this, your comments & getting your Ninja to come along.

[@teresacartwright5406]

Sorry to disabuse you but sea shanties were more the songs of navies, whalers and other seafarers than they were pirates. Almost like marching songs for armies, they were used to co-ordinate workers.

[@cattsunn]

This whole concert was just magical. Wish they had taped it all.

[@cheryl8466]

My boys LOVE this song!

[@janette7330]

Love you guys! And yes you have to see them in concert, you will get your fair share of mr Tim Foust! He (and the other guys of course) are awsome! Got the pleasure to see them in Stockholm at their Europetour, and it was a blast! ❤

[@musikbyjh]

So cool!✌🏽

[@Indigo_moon]

It is actuality HF's version that is used in the TikTok video. It went viral. But I'm on board with Little Ninja on the pausing instead of talking over the song. Personally, I prefer to have the video paused when you want to say something. Then rewind it a smidgen before playing the video again. That way you don't miss anything like you do when you talk over the song. Either way, I'll take it any way you give it because you guys are awesome.

[@musikbyjh]

What a nice comment, thank you!!!! We are evolving with the pausing ;-) ✌🏽

[@rllangevin3841]

Great reaction as always; made better when Ninja joins you - you are a lovely couple! Looking forward to more Home Free, as you know they never disappoint. Happy to hear you've got a list - it will keep growing as they are prolific and we'll be here for it.

[@pudge5614]

I was trying to get you to react to the original version of this then you reacted to skull and bones instead 😆.

[@brendafrazier811]

Hurray for the pause Ninja! There needs to be a balance between pausing and talking. Pausing too much can be as annoying as not pausing. But when someone talks over the music I notice a lot of things being missed by them. And no one wants to miss any HF moments.🙂

[@vickiadkins9844]

Home Fry here!! I love the love and energy at this concert!!

[@karenc1564]

I love Home Free Fridays. you two are great!! thanks for making my day I've seen this song live and the energy is amazing!1 go see them live. you won't regret it

[@musikbyjh]

So glad! You make our day with comments like these!! Have an awesome weekend ✌🏽

[@bernieregnier4500]

How does one make the live sound better than the controlled studio you have almost infinite control nuances to tweak and refine with incredible refinements. Yet Home Free just blows our minds an does it right out there in front of everyone well it is a winner!! Probably eating the chicken dinner later, well heck they won it right?? Totally Epic!!!. It is just plain fun to review and realize their gifts and talents are over the top extraordinary. This group can simply stand tall amongst the industry vocalist peers (groups and gifted vocalists). They bring about an excitement intrigue wondering what they will produce for us today, near future and the years to come. They are not bound by a particular genre and whatever they produce you know it is going to be quality. Home Free produces at a high level of integrity and always amazing the interpretation both vocally and visually with their video presentation. Every individual in their vocal group is significant top-notch performer and each draws out the very best in each other. I always look with anticipation to their next release. Thank you Home Free!!! ❣

[@donnamoskowitz4978]

Look at that sea of humanity!!! Great reaction! I have no problem with the pauses! Love your channel and thanks for all the time and effort you put into it! Howdy from a Texas Home Fry 🤠

[@musikbyjh]

Thank you so much!!✌🏽

[@sharonmortimer3843]

Nice to see you Ninja. This song came out in March 19, 2021 during quarantine time. The video is on their channel. This was absolutely amazing live I like it so much more now. Really enjoyed watching your reactions to these songs.

[@carolburnett190]

KZbin deleted my original comment and I have no idea why. Great job! Come see HF in Raleigh and make a night of it!

[@marlenekloth4734]

Please go see them if you get a chance, can’t wait till I can see them again

[@vinnieblair8576]

GOD BLESS NINJA!! PAUSE! PAUSE! PAUSE!! I also want to hear the song, CHEERS!!

[@Mikki44]

All those tik towers are dancing to them singing this. They went viral with this one.

[@Mikki44]

*tik tockers

[@yakarobed]

You know we love when Ninja joins in! You should check out Playing with Fire and Remember My Name, both Austin originals that were recently released. Stop, don't stop. It's your channel and you do it your way! We're here for your HF Friday!

[@christyeckert3115]

I love how Ninja comes in and takes charge lol. Awesome reaction as always.

[@musikbyjh]

I know, right? Humbug! 🤣✌🏽

[@jessicamedley3454]

They originally released this during Covid. The wellerman part of this song went viral.

[@powtilip]

I have no complaints about how you two react. I've started listening for more things than I ever did before and it's been fun! I saw HF perform this in Florida, and when Adam was coming down to join the rest, he fell and got hurt :( But he carried on the rest of the show. If you didn't see it, you missed it happen and wouldn't even have known. The next time I saw them perform this was in Nashville, where I live near now and had bad seats. I mostly got to watch their legs!

[@chilcootchicks4968]

If you go see them live, you will melt into Tim-blivian! We were in a Casino waiting for the show and we realized there was a low rumble coming from the show room. It must have been Tim doing a sound check. People in the know were looking at each other and giggling.

[@1aleckman1]

Great reaction guys! If you get the opportunity to go see them live definitely take it. My son and I went to see them October last year and they are as good if not better live than in the studio. Very humble and down to earth, you would never know that they can do the things they do if you saw them walking down the street. They don't put on a concert, they have a party. The interaction with the audience is great and they are all funny. One minute they have you crying with a song and the next song you're rolling on the floor laughing. Have a great day!

[@vickybolsby9153]

You will never regret seeing them live! I have drove to another state to see them when they were not coming to my state. Uv ya all reactions!

[@jknox632]

You two are great together. Great reaction! 😎✌

[@musikbyjh]

Thank you!! 😁✌🏽

[@nightthornkvala94132]

Yeah, there is a trend for people to do the dance to this medley. And it's Home Free original video they're dancing to, the one done during quarantine. It's made to look like a tiktok video with the HF down in the corner. You must have seen it, with Tim looking like Jack Sparrow and Austin ACTING like Jack Sparrow with is face all up in the camera. I think that video was the first time I heard the song.

[@disney4real]

You two are such a great couple! I always enjoy when Ninja joins you! Thank you so much for the reaction! I think your commentary is fine, you are reacting after all! 🤗❤️

[@marydeal3404]

Concert in Europe. Huge crowd. You should see the video from the concert of Skull and Bones. Tim tells the story. Worth watching.

[@shellywagoner5259]

Seeing them live is amazing!!! Love them!!!

[@ArleneAdkinsZell]

Awesome reaction, love Ninja's smiling all the way through!

[@polarbear509]

I saw them live in Albuquerque in February it was an awesome show

[@terimingle8957]

So glad it’s home free Friday!! Hey Ninja!! Leave Ninja alone her pirate is just fine!! 😂

[@musikbyjh]

LOL!! She says THANK YOU, TERI!!! ;-) ✌🏽

[@yakarobed]

Even though they're not going to be in the DC area, take a road trip and see them. You won't be disappointed. I road-tripped from Texas to Nashville this summer for Tim's Birthday Bash/Sweet+Low Music Co brunch. Worth every mile! Hi Ninja! We love seeing you on these HF Frydays! Be sure and catch the original Sea Shanty medley HF released during the lockdown. Tim and Austin go full pirate.

[@musikbyjh]

Thank you for watching and the nice comment!!! We are DEFINITELY going to see Home Free live here soon...fingers crossed in December!! 😎✌🏽

[@glennspreeman1634]

I'm pretty sure Tim's lowest is the lowest 'B' on the keyboard. He can roll on down from there. Every guy adds so much to an awesome total greater than just adding up individuals.

[@ghstdnsr]

This has been one of their most trending song for a couple years now but I prefer this live version.

[@jq5609]

Yes, you really need to see them live. An amazing experience ❤

[@musikbyjh]

Definitely!! Fingers crossed this December!! ✌🏽

[@jq5609]

@musikbyjh just seen them live in London, nothing was a let down. Real talent 👏

[@bella-xp7qd]

HF released the song in June 30, 2020. This performance could have been recorded recently.

[@nancyholter5646]

The problem I have with reactors not pausing when they have something to say, aside from ME not being able to hear the music, is that quite often they miss something else fantastic while they are talking. But then we all head to the comments and let you know what it was you missed, so you do what works best for you because it is YOUR reaction we come to see.

[@n4sir804]

i would love to see her react to their "brother in arms" great job

[@samschneider938]

The original video is great, too. Viral as hell!

[@scottdarden3091]

Really really nice to have a live video, that wasn't from a cell phone lol

[@debbieblake2708]

Not sure what state you live in, but their holiday tour is what comes next. The city and dates are on the web site. All concerts are great!!

[@greeneyes92061]

You two are so stinkin cute together! I have a red headed son named Jeremy, but no daughter (or DIL) named Ninja. 😉 I look forward to Home Fryday every week…..I usually start looking for it about Wednesday.

[@billsturm9225]

awww shucks Ninja, we Home Fries love you too. I have a live version of The Sea Shanty Medley (that I filmed) on my channel as well .

[@SA-hf3fu]

😂 yeaaaah, gotta agree with Julian. You can't listen and talk at the same time. 😄

[@jq5609]

Welcome treat at the end of a work week 🙌 😊❤

[@musikbyjh]

Yes! Thank you!✌🏽

[@vincentpilard5978]

It's a great performance !

[@patriciamcl54]

Hi Jeremy, I passed on to him your interest in Austin singing a selection from Slayer. Sadly he didn't take the bait. I'm surprised you haven't reacted to this medley before. It's their most popular, which is why it's often kept as an encore.. I agree with you about Austin's hair, but I wonder if it's quite appropriate to swoon quite so much over Tim in front of Ninja.

[@rodconner9079]

Yes!!! But, now -- Jeremy wanted a "LIVE" to hear Adam that wasn't a "phone" (or the like) ... Professionally produced. Now, on the other side of it --- This proves, HF can and does match what they put out studio wise ... AND LET ME TELL YA ----- "LIVE" is a different ballgame, you FEEEELLLLLL IT!!! : ) Be Safe

[@cindywynn5161]

Jillian is adorable! We Home Fries love you and your partner in crime. Peace ❤❤❤

[@williemcd]

Did you notice that the last stanza was a listing of the songs in the medley....?

[@jerryadams6799]

another good cover of this is done by Halocene with Violet Orlandi and Audra of First to Eleven. additional good covers by Alina Gingertail and also by Malinda.

[@IAmGigi247]

Did i just witness Jillian shutting down some Virgo energy!?!? 😂😂😂 I love y'all more than chocolate cake! 🤣❤️❤️❤️ Continued blessings! ❤️

[@musikbyjh]

LOLOL!!!! Thanks, GiGi!!! She balances me with her feisty Aries energy!! 😎✌🏽

[@IAmGigi247]

@@musikbyjh I believe here is where you say, "I've met my match!" hahaha! ❤

[@megankelley7363]

Omg! Yall stop with being adorable.

[@musikbyjh]

lol!! Not intentional, but thank you so much!! ☺️✌🏽

[@sag2horses]

I LOVE YOU GUYS😄

[@sag2horses]

BOTH OF YOU PLEASE, YOU'RE SO CUTE TOGETHER😉

[@donnastupka7507]

☠🔥☠🔥☠

[@mgrega9345]

Go HomeFries! ❤ Go Steelers! 😊 Boo Ravens! 😂

[@musikbyjh]

I love the Home Fry part only. 😂✌🏽

[@mgrega9345]

@@musikbyjhIf the Steelers win, you gotta let me request a HF song. If the Ravens win, I’ll commit to your Patreon. Sounds like a fair gamble to me 😝

[@musikbyjh]

@@mgrega9345haha! I’ll take that bet! You’ve got a deal! Although, as bad as yall look…you always seem to get us! lol. If you win, email Ninja your song request so she can put it on list. [e-mail] I love this. Even more incentive for my Ravens! 🤘🏽😎🤘🏽 💜💜💜

[@mgrega9345]

Good luck ❤❤

[@musikbyjh]

@@mgrega9345same to you!

[@sag2horses]

PAUSE AWAY🤣

[@marshajensen8415]

A-a-r-g-h was not included in this video. It was a sea shanty medley, not a pirate medley.

[@musikbyjh]

Thanks for the feedback! ✌🏽

[@minneyruth]

Yes! Thank God for Ninja 🥷 😂😂 it is irritating when someone pauses on a big part but as long as they rewind I'm cool with it. TIM FOUST 💀💀 this was a fun reaction ❤❤

[@denise_landry]

😂🍟

[@clarencegood7490]

It's a reaction channel, you're supposed to talk and pause, anyone doesn't like it needs to go to home free channel and listen to the songs there

[@teckiemom]

Did you not see this song being done during quarantine? You have to watch it and you will appreciate it even more!