O Holy Night by Home Free -- 20 Something Days of Xmas! -- 307 Reacts -- Episode 274

[@sallie5308]

This is definitely one of their most impressive christmas arrangements. It was so much fun watching your reactions ! But if you want to hear the most insane arrangement of a christmas song ever, check out their version of Do You Hear What I Hear. Arranged by none other than Adam Rupp. Absolute genius.

[@KitKatyKath]

Agree! Do you hear what I hear with its 5 octaves in 5 seconds is a must!

[@davidhandson2429]

Couldn't agree more.

[@ajisegundo2268]

yes

[@turtlegirl3694]

I agree, Do You Hear What I Hear is awesome! I just saw them on Friday for the first time! The live version is just as awesome!

[@sallycripe2697]

Yes - make sure it's the one in the ice castle in Minnesota!

[@lindanearing4710]

Heart full, ears happy, soul soaring. Thank you Home Free. This song now belongs to Home Free.

[@marylynn8455]

If you can, please do Do You Hear What I Hear by Home Free...they have many wonderful Holiday songs, but... Amazing harmonies in that one. Pretty please 🙏 Thanks as always for your awesome reaction!

[@donnamcgowan4063]

Definitely check out Do You Hear What I Hear? Only rendition of this song I love!

[@momD612]

Yes yes yes, ABSOLUTELY!!! Matt, you'll especially love it! Adam arrangement & it is KILLER!!! 🥰

[@bobbie1st]

I am so enjoying this. The perfect relaxation after work. Thanks guys!

[@stephenivy980]

You always seem to have so much fun, and be informative too. Thanks!

[@gailcline1910]

Thanks Ronny

[@susanbradley5685]

The bell tones are magic. The song shown in the outro is Full of Cheer. Worth a listen!!

[@joanwharff6483]

This was the first song I heard of Home Free at Christmas 4 years ago…..& was like an Instant Home Fry 🥰🔥‼️❄️☦️. They released a new video yesterday…”MARY DID YOU KNOW”….. it is pure AWESOMENESS 🥰🔥‼️☦️🎄. Please do it, it gives me chills each time I hear it 🔥‼️💥❄️☃️ LOLOLOL…yes, Austin clean shaven looks like a 12 year old. But, WOW…….he can SAANG 🥰🔥‼️💥 He wrote the song they did…”WARMEST WINTER”…. In memory of his Nani, of whom he was real close.❤️🔥‼️ The setting is a cathedral in Minnesota, it’s part of a convent….just beautiful ☦️🙏‼️

[@debbiecrawford7925]

Beautiful as ALWAYS from Home Free. Great reaction

[@AliciaMoore-Morada]

My favorite Christmas hymn, and favorite rendition of it. Sublime!

[@normawilliams4101]

that snippet is Full of Cheer It is an original by Tim

[@TheLadyDraconus]

One of my favorite versions of this song by far. I used to sing it in choir and I remember my choir teacher telling us about the 'S' in angels. Another song that they recorded in that church I believe is Angels We Have Heard On High. I believe they filmed it in the same night. I can't remember if you reacted to "Do You Hear What I Hear?" but Adam arranged that version and by far my fave version of it. If you want to know if they make fun of Austin's attire......watch Guilty Pleasures.

[@marlahudgins7038]

That church is for sure gorgeous and the singing is even better

[@robynmatheson7687]

I have 2 requests… “Do You Hear What I Hear “….Adam Rupp arrangement. Never much cared for the song until I heard this rendition. Next is HF at the Hosanna concert 2013 singing their rendition of “Joy To the World “(that is in the video title). It’s a jazzy, gospel arrangement with Rob singing lead…he digs deep on this, and I can’t hear it enough. There’s even a beatbox breakdown in it!

[@milomurphy9178]

Hopefully they will do an official video of Joy to the World but in the meantime the live version is great. Rob slays it.

[@grievousangel7742]

I love Joy to the World. It's so completely unexpected.

[@terrichristenson432]

If you loved this just wait till you experience "Do You Hear What I Hear" arranged by Adam Rupp !!!! My favorite Christmas Song, and that is saying ALOT, because they have some fabulous music. Thanks guys for reacting to this one, I think it was my second Home Free song, and I have listened to it many many times. Austins ending still gives me chills.

[@russellschell4812]

HOME FREE w KENNY ROGERS, "Children Go Where I send Thee" :)

[@madamred2061]

Tim gives Austin a hard time about his skinny jeans "and they're still baggy"... it's a hoot. Should check out Guilty Pleasures Derailed to see what I mean.

[@TheLadyDraconus]

Adam's and Tim's Guilty Pleasure is hysterical.

[@lrfcowper]

I'd recommended a non-derailed version, since the derailed version misses the "2 things" punchline.

[@TheLadyDraconus]

@@lrfcowper I think I’ve seen a detailed version with the “2 things” about Austin’s attire

[@lrfcowper]

@@TheLadyDraconus Yes, the derailed version has the lead-ups to the punchline, but the final punchline is missing because that's where it derails. It's funny to watch the guys corpsing on stage, but I think the actual routine as intended is funnier.

[@mettesrensen6116]

@@lrfcowper You are absolutely right the derailed version misses Rob´s reaction when Tim says Austin can rap . I also recommend a non-derailed version

[@ronaldschweitzer1110]

Your reaction was everything I wanted it to be. Thanks!!

[@katyb9532]

THIS!!!! Stunning performance and it truly rocked my world at the end! Just beautiful.

[@307Reacts]

They are truly amazing!

[@ruthcurfman7532]

The Austin nose scrunch!

[@travisrussell9166]

want a fun one to watch, check out their cover of GRANDMA GOT RUN OVER BY A REINDEER, its so funny

[@nikkibanning176]

So very beautifully done, seems to be a habit of theirs.😊

[@staceysmith8173]

Full of Cheer is a sequel to Champaign Taste on a beer budget idt you have reacted to that yet. Please do both Champaign Taste on a beer budget then Full of Cheer Love this song and love your reactions.

[@TheLadyDraconus]

They did Champaign Taste on a Beer Budget I think during their last Live.

[@307Reacts]

Coming sooner than you think!

[@patriciawoyczik1657]

This is my all-time favorite HF Christmas song....I couldn't click on this quick enough! Thanks for this one! I've seen this sang live....it is breathtaking! They just released Mary Did You Know...it is awesome! The song at the end was Full Of Cheer....Tim wrote it....you guys will love it!

[@sillytabby1]

I love this and can listen to it every day of the year!!

[@angelserenade]

For the church, I think they mentioned the place was "School Sisters of Notre Dame" church. In one of Chris Rupp's video, he mentioned that they filmed 2 videos there "O Holy Night" and "Angels We Have Heard on High" Also, Austin, as Tim always introduce him, is the eye candy of the group. Plus, he grew up singing Gospel songs.

[@babyfry4775]

So beautiful. They also sing Angels We Have Heard on High in the same church. It’s beautiful too. I love their new one Mary Did You Know. Excellent reaction boys!

[@kellywilliams364]

This and Do You Hear What I Hear are my favorite Christmas songs by them.

[@wilshade]

A no brainer is "Beautiful Star of Bethlehem" by Home Free, featuring the Oak Ridge Boys and Jeffery East. It's a live performance too, recorded last year.

[@shortybarnesyanik]

Yes 1000 times yes!

[@angelserenade]

yes! it also showcase Austin in gospel-mode!

[@bethcoussou]

Saw Home Free last night in Mobile and the show was awesome!! Did the UVIP thing, had front row seats and felt those bass notes and that beatboxing “drop the bass” all through the seat and my body! I agree with Sallie’s comment about reacting to “Do You Hear What I Hear”! They performed it live last night and it was off the chain! Love the arrangement! So cool! Love your reaction and commentary to this video!

[@patriciaboehringer5028]

Chris and Matt they also performed Angels We Have Heard On High in the same church right after they filmed this one

[@momD612]

It's beautiful!

[@jodip699]

This was the very first that I saw Home Free. I was hooked!!! My girlfriend, who is from Mankato, Mn, said that this is the Catholic Church that she was brought in, in Mankato. (Home Free's birth place) we went to their concert New Year's eve at Jackpot Junction, close to Mankato. What a way to start the New Year! Celebrating with Home Free! We will be seeing them at Waite Park, MN this Sunday, at the New amphitheater there. Can you imagine what they'll sound like in there?

[@bryanpscolka7423]

Seriously guy's. Home free is the best out there. At least for me they are.Each and everyone of them have such powerful beautiful voices. I like Voiceplay and Pentatonix also. These guys just take the cake!!!! Love your guys reaction to this 1.

[@mamamimi7593]

They knocked this one out of the park, and I love your honest reactions and appreciation for the vocal talents of all of the acapella groups, For your Christmas reactions I would highly recommend Pentatonix Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies for which they won a Grammy. It is very unique and I PROMISE you will love it!!

[@DyvmSlorm]

To answer your question, "Two things, you're wearing skinny jeans" and the video Sunday Best .

[@paganskye452]

Matt, this is Home Free. You have to be ready for anything and everything. Expect the unexpected. But your facial expression was hysterical!

[@tracyz9155]

This was so beautiful. Thanks for pointing out the things that I also find are special about this song. The harmonies. Are so amazing. Full of Cheer is a funny one. You should react. It’s kind of a sequal to Champagne Tastes on a Beer Budget which is also funny. Thanks

[@lavonnegoodman4749]

Austin’s ex-girl friend is a stylist, and picks out all their outfits for video, stage, and appearances.

[@tinasturgeon4730]

Awesome song ! 🎵 Great reaction ! 🇺🇸 Hangovergang 🙏Enjoy your weekend 🇺🇲

[@ladylauraanne]

my favorite version of my favorite Christmas song...I get teary eyed every time!! Great reaction!

[@MsSigurd3]

💘💘💘💘💕💕to hearts for you guys always fun to se your reaction, much hugs from Norway 🤶🤶

[@pattywilson1534]

Thanks for the great reaction! This is one of my favorite Christmas songs. I would like to recommend two songs, both co written by Austin Brown. First one is Cold Hard Cash (for Christmas), inspired by all the Christmas socks he gets from his fans. It is hilarious! The other one is Warmest Winter, written in memory of his Nani. It’s a tearjerker, but very beautiful.

[@sheliaspringer7389]

I love this song! It is my favorite CHRISTMAS song. Followed by "MARY, DID YOU KNOW". HOMEFREE just released that and it is SPECTACULAR! PRAISE GOD!!! JESUS IS KING!!!

[@davidhandson2429]

Grandma got run over by a reindeer by home free is a must watch. This is my favorite Christmas song ever.

[@robbiedrummond4513]

Mary do you know, their latest is phenomenal!

[@tlane8618]

Seeing them tomorrow night. Excited!

[@tassilo5949]

This is the first song I heard from Home Free last year. These guys are unique talents. The harmonies are so clean on point. And then the wonderful voices of each of the five. Thanks for the good reaction!

[@leamescher3535]

I think the holidays have really allowed acapella groups to shine and show off their talents; great covers and arrangements, their creative fun sides, and even some of the original stuff. I will always be waiting to see if HomeFree surpasses my fav, “Do You Hear What I Hear”.

[@jesj27]

Let's Gooooooo!!! #HOGFry

[@lrfcowper]

This is one of the first songs Tim ever arranged back when he was with Blue Jupiter in the early 2000s. He "dusted it off" and updated it for Home Free.

[@lrfcowper]

FYI, for a long time this was HF's most-viewed video because people threw a fit about Chris wearing a hat in a church. There's a video for another Christmas song that they filmed later where the first shot is Chris stopping at the door of the church and very intentionally removing his hat. Also, I'm pretty sure How Great Thou Art was the first video they did with drone shots. This one was shot from a second floor balcony.

[@donnamcgowan4063]

Straight No Chaser - 12 Days of Christmas. Tim and Austin have performed a couple of songs with Straight No Chaser, (not this one).

[@WandaMay22]

I heartily second this! It's one of my favourite Christmas songs

[@stever8293]

Full of cheer is definitely one worth listening to.

[@lucdowney4564]

Another great reaction, thank you!

[@sjgavenger37]

If you do another Christmas song by HomeFree I have two recommendations. 1) Silly song Grandma got run over by a reindeer 2) If you haven't listened yet a Time Foust original Snow Globe

[@momD612]

Definitely 2 awesome ones! And Austin original COLD HARD CASH

[@sjgavenger37]

@@momD612 Yeah that is another fun one.

[@momD612]

@@sjgavenger37 Adam is insane in that one! So good!!

[@debbiehall9091]

Beautiful

[@reginaminton1135]

Thank y'all so much for reacting to this song. The guys are amazing. So many suggestions and they are all great, you can't go wrong with any of them. When you get a chance if you haven't already...Home Free/Texas Hill...Go Tell It on The Mountain. Amazing. It is a new one just before Mary Did You Know...the newest one. Thanks again. Oh and if you would like, there is...Tim Foust Tea Time With Elizabeth Zharoff...it is nearly 2 hours long, but you can do it in your spare time a little at a time. It is a lot of fun. Tim tells all about his beginnings to now...Not suggesting you do it as a reaction. Just for fun.

[@karinfichtner7479]

Austin tickles me, because he just can't sing without winking or crinkling his nose.

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

Austin isn’t overdressed, he looks great as always.🐝❤️🤗

[@ettibz013]

He has a perfect voice and a perfect face...

[@charleneclaassen]

HF DO YOU HEAR WHAT I HEAR. Please. The arrangement is so intricate and the video is brilliant. Trust me.

[@madamred2061]

Home Free just released Mary Did You Know? Pentatonix also has a version of the same. Both are Amazing. Would be a great twofer. Also gotta show some love to Do You Hear What I Hear? #HOGFry

[@annnunez7719]

Angels we have heard on High Home Free.

[@janethoffman4197]

This is how I discovered Home Free several years ago. I had never heard anything like it, and I was hooked!

[@wilshade]

First time ever hearing "I got a booger" during a performance of this song. "Oh Holy Night" and boogers mix is priceless. ROFLMAO

[@sjenny5891]

The song at the end..... Home free Cold hard cash Full of cheer Do them both, you'll get why when you do

[@nightthornkvala94132]

I'd like to make a couple of Home Free recommendations; some of the group, some of the group members. What Child is This is by Chris Rupp feat. Home Free. It's the only time I know of that Chris and Chance performed together. There's Long Black Train by Chris Rupp ft. Tim Foust. Those two harmonize to great together. Of course I have to recommend the two tracks (so far) from Tim's doo wop album that have videos: Come Go With Me and Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow/Stay. I'll end this with the song Austin dropped less than a week ago. He sure shows his musical theater roots with Bring Him Home from Les Miz. Austin has so many great videos out but I'll leave those for later and their own post of recomms. Love you guys' reactions. Many thanks to you.

[@stanrock2225]

This may be my favorite version of all. Wow

[@toddlower5546]

More Home Free. How about Cold Hard Cash.

[@minneyruth]

❤❤

[@BettyP1952]

In a church Mancato,Minnesota. Arranged by Tim a few years before they recorded it.

[@sharonmortimer3843]

Full of Cheer is like a sequel to Champagne Taste on a Beer Budget. Always enjoy watching your reactions to these guys.

[@307Reacts]

Thanks so much and it’s on the way!

[@jeanlynn8278]

Love Home Free, love your reactions. I know you would really be amazed if you listen to Marcelito Pomoy sing The Prayer on the Wishbus. You won’t believe what you are hearing. No vocal training! He raised himself on the street from the age of seven. Incredible talent. Watch soon....you will be very glad you did. Please and thank you! 👍

[@whyme7996]

austin isn't overdressed. He's well dressed. there is a HUGE difference. And just so you know...the lyric is actually "Angel Voices" not Angels voices...there is no s on angel. As per the original translation from the French into English in 1855.

[@fionaedwards6216]

You must watch "" Do you hear what I hear " Adam arranged it, it's awesome. Also watch Full of cheer, it's brilliant and funny Love your reactions, I'm like that when I hear a new song. 🤗🤗

[@vickyneumann362]

I absolutely love what you guys are doing with the 20 somedays of Christmas! I will be watching everyone too. I hit the like button before you did the 307 reacts snap yes I did! 915 miles to travel now what kind of journey is Chris venturing out on - Drive safe ! Great reaction I love both of you having choir & vocal experience and sharing that with us especially on Homefree ! Now waiting on Tom Macdonald Naked reaction can’t wait ! 🇺🇸

[@louisetemples7011]

"Do YOU HEAR WHAT I HEAR?" " MARY DID YOU KNOW" Latest release! Great reaction guy's! Thank you so much! Just saw them for 1st time last Sat. night 12-4 in Mobile Al! A.M.A.Z.I.N.G.!!!!! I don't think I've ever said this but it's a must for y'all to hear the above requests, please!??? From your South Georgia Home Free Home Fry to my Wyoming Home Fry's!

[@loriloy7097]

You have to watch Grandma got run over by a reindeer if you have not yet done so. Love you guys you're awesome thanks for all the hard work and knowledge!

[@angelamason9840]

Thank you! Home Free Christmas recommendations Do You Hear What I Hear, Chris Rupp: What Child is This, Tim’s originals: Full of Cheer and Snow Globe.

[@russellschell4812]

Guys, I love your reactions and commentary. Please react to Home Free and the Oak Ridge Boys singing Beautiful Star 🌟 of Bethlehem. It's LIVE! An artist named Jeffery East also sings with the two groups. I'm just amazed at how 11 men who don't routinely sing / rehearse together can sound so damn good. I think it is just an incredible example of vocal talent and professionalism. Just wanting to hear some musically knowledgeable guys expert opinion on this particular performance. Thanks as always!

[@amymccullugh6270]

As always a great reaction. It seems Austin always has his belt buckle showing. He tucks the front of his shirts just behind it.

[@jackmandu]

The video was filmed at School Sisters of Notre Dame’s Our Lady of Good Counsel Chapel in Mankato, Minnesota, where Home Free started. They have a Norte Dame location in Dallas.

[@melinda4360]

Home Free original Christmas song "Full of Cheers" and " Folsom Prison Blues" cover song by Johnny Cash.

[@jq8216]

Full of cheer & beautiful star of Bethlehem are both show stoppers 🔥

[@robynmatheson7687]

I have another request…”Angels We Have Heard On High”. Home Free’s arrangement of it is stunning.

[@wendischambach6181]

The advertised song "Full of Cheer" is a tongue-in-cheek, goofy holiday sequel to "Champagne Taste (On a Beer Budget)," both of which were written by Tim Foust. The clothes choices--?maybe the musical theater background that Austin has? Austin makes the high tenor notes look effortless, doesn't he? And Austin and Tim both do a note or two of yodel-like voice cracks here. Listen to "All About that Bass" for more. Other suggestions/requests VoicePlay: "You're a Mean One, Mr Grinch," "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," "Mele Kalikimaka" Pentatonix: "Mary, Did You Know?" (the young Pentatonix, when they were baby superstars), "12 Days of Christmas" (didn't used to like this one very much until their version), "Little Drummer Boy" (ditto), "O Come All Ye Faithful" (this one will never sound the same to you again-put on your Caribbean shirts, boys) Voctave: "Mary, Did You Know?" (with Mark Lowry the composer/writer-the final soprano note is the absolute best illustration of vocal control I've ever heard), "O Come All Ye Faithful" (very different and probably best to listen before the Pentatonix version-I'm just sayin') I'm buckling up for a wonderful holiday season with the 2 of you. Can't wait.

[@SBQDawn]

Sisters of Notre Dame at Good Counsel in Mankato, MN is where this was filmed

[@dianadickerson749]

Shot in a cathedral in Mankato, MN. Planning on visiting it while there next week.

[@that1mamalady]

Full of Cheer is that song. Written by Tim Foust

[@teamalicia1244]

That song is called Full of Cheer and is very very entertaining.

[@chriswilcox9680]

Great reaction! I've always loved this HF arrangement. And Chris -- not to pick nits, but where you were saying something to the effect of "Competent choir directors will tell you not to sing the 's' in angel's voices" that's true, because the lyric is actually "Oh hear the angel voices". No 's' ever needed... :-)

[@gregsteele806]

"Oh night... when I get presents" ~Eric Cartman.

[@belinda9696]

They always teased and call Austin the "Fancy one" because he likes to look good and takes time doing so more so than the other members. Also, this video was 7 years ago so maybe PTX took that page out of the Home Free book. Ya never know, acapella groups do learn from one another.

[@welchbrice8303]

They did a few Christmas songs with Peter Hollens that are awesome too! 🥰🔥🤣

[@welchbrice8303]

They have also done a couple of Christmas songs/ church songs with Peter Hollens that are awesome

[@tammyschenk7877]

This was filmed in Mankato Minnesota at the Sisters of Notre Dame Church

[@heidisprouse4290]

You have to watch Full of Cheer!!!!

[@307Reacts]

We did! It’s up on our channel!

[@christinaseela6690]

Check out Do you hear what I hear, and the location is beautiful

[@primalmojo9599]

The church is an old one in Mankato MN, it's the Our Lady of Good Counsel chapel. The Rupp brothers are from Mankato (my hometown too, crazy coincidence, but no, I never met them!), and back in those days a lot of the videos were filmed in the Mankato and Twin Cities (Minneapolis and St Paul) area. You guys gotta do Do You Hear What I Hear, it's not even a request, the Home Fries demand it!! Lol

[@laurat2509]

The song you heard the snippet of was "Full of Cheer" the title track and a Tim Foust original Christmas song. It's a bit of a sequel to Champagne Taste on a Beer Budget. Snow Globe is another Tim Foust original Christmas song you should hear.

[@shilohauraable]

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