A CLASSIC REINVENTED!! | Bless the Broken Road - Home Free | Acapella reaction and analysis

[@stanrock2225]

Home Free doesn't do covers, they do upgrades! Thanks for your reactions

[@TheDivayenta]

I think they’re a vocal master class, don’t you? It’s like standing in a beautiful shower of vocal harmonies.

[@sjgavenger37]

Everything Home Free does in arrangements always has a reason and it leads to something later in the song.

[@beverlywilliams4067]

I know people complain about pausing, but you do it to explain what is going on so that we can learn more of the underlying things going on. Even though I know a lot of music, I have learned so much from reactors like you about what makes these songs so enjoyable. Keep it up

[@kataa.]

Couldn't have said it better myself 🤗

[@olabergvall3154]

Totally agree. There's always the original video for those who want the song uninterrupted, almost every reactor will link to it

[@momD612]

Absolutely. I love it. ❤

[@rimaluisa]

agree! that is why we are here, we want to learn. if you do not want any blah blah blah in between, go to the original video.

[@momD612]

Precisely. Love the breakdowns & replays, most of all when your mind gets blown!! 🥰

[@sharonmortimer3843]

So nice to see you back and feeling better. Did you notice the heartbeat sound from Adam right after Tim and then Rob comes in. Truly enjoyed watching your reaction.

[@terrichristenson432]

This is a reaction channel and a good one, you are suppose to pause to explain and help us hear things we might have missed. Home Frees music is so complicated sometimes we need those things pointed out to us so we can enjoy it even more. In my opinion Home Free is the absolute Best out there. Their arrangements are superb and the talent of all the members is not to be denied. I am in my 70s and have always listened to music, my Mom sang and I remember having a record players and little colored vinyl records when I was very young. In my teens and as the years went on, I remember listening to popular music and wishing all the instruments would just quit so I could here the voices. So about 6 years ago I discovered Home Free and music has changed for me, for the better !!!!!

[@lrfcowper]

This song was just so perfect. I especially loved Adam's heartbeat sound and that double bass drop at the end.

[@lorirobertson9254]

I love it when Adam does the heartbeat❤❤

[@momD612]

Yes! & some reactors don't even catch it. 😒 This is why we love Mortius. ❤

[@vickyclow6]

You are so right Lynette. They all did an awesome job bass drop chance doin the bass while gives us a tim moment Adam, Rob, and Austin all fantastic😍

[@mettesrensen6116]

He also does the heartbeat in Mom

[@susansundaram6737]

So glad you are better and back to react to this beautiful HF cover. Thanks for your passionate response. I am surprised that you did not mention Adam's heartbeats and other elements.

[@dagmar.6954]

Another winner by Home Free! These guys don't need any props or theatrics just their beautiful voices to harmonize. Rob & Austin in their tenor voices, Tim & Chance carrying the bass, and then Adam adds the finishing touches with his tasteful beatboxing.

[@mettesrensen6116]

You have to remember HF always stay true to the original but put their own twist to it

[@jamesallen2045]

We're here for the pauses - if someone wants to hear the original they can find that easily enough. I'm here to hear someone who knows about subtleties that I'd otherwise miss, or I guess not appreciate. Thanks!

[@karinfichtner7479]

I am kinda amazed by the way that....sometimes....I like Home Free's version better than the original.(Mayday, for instance)

[@DRHHUB]

Thank you for the reaction. Informative and entertaining! I find HF so amazing because with the addition of Chance, they are now basically a quartet (singing voices-not minimizing Adam's greatness) with 2 tenors and 2 bass. That is a really odd combination that just works. I like that the one bass came do lyrics while the other takes the bass percussion with Adam.

[@hlbjazz]

The double bass of Tim and Chance is why I prefer HF to Pentatonix or any of the other groups on the Sing-Off that had women in them. No offense - I am female - but that bass foundation just rocks every song.

[@Husitka]

Imo, HF is so phenomenal because they technically have 4 - 5 tenors, 2 baritones, 2 basses and 1 'superbass' at their disposition, and that allows them to play and mix things up a lot (as in Tim or Chance singing the tenor lead while Rob or Austin are singing higher or lower tenor harmonies), or Rob and Austin singing lower than usually just to spice things up. Also, as much as I appreciate the talent of PTX or even Voiceplay, I believe that HF has the best blend of all their voices, and the best individual voices out of all more known a cappella groups, plus amazing and many times very creative arrangements. And their personalities and humour is just a tasty cherry on the top.

[@Ingrid_Haendel]

@@Husitka Totally agree - nice to see you commenting on HF reactions again after such a long time!

[@allykeefe8018]

Please never worry about pausing and talking too much! Everything you pause to talk about adds so much to the reaction and I love hearing your analysis as well as how enthusiastic you get when you're really delving into the minutiae of the arrangement. Can't wait to see your reaction to Voiceplay's Hoist the Colors next week! PS: I would totally subscribe a second time if I could. But alas...

[@tracyz9155]

Those harmonies. And I’ve played those last few notes over and over because I keep getting lost in them. A beautiful ballad. Oh, and I enjoy when you stop. That way I hear things I’ve missed. That’s why I listen so thanks for your reaction .

[@vickyclow6]

You are showing your true love of a Capella music plus this is your channel i personally prefer a reactor pause than talk over great feel good song

[@heathervona7883]

Totally agree with you....

[@dmichellefriday6300]

They are so AWESOME & they're HARMONIZING is INCREDIBLY UNBELIEVABLE 💯🔥❤😱

[@cheridampier2524]

Pause as often as you want, I personally come for your perspective and opinions. I listened to this and thought that Tim and Chance's deep bass notes allowed Austin and Robs tenor to take beautiful flight above! The choices they make are very Home Free and why I love them. PS I am 65 & can't understand why we can't admire beauty in one another, regardless of sex...beauty is beauty in my personal book. I call it like I see it

[@scottrogers7242]

Cheri, I love your concise take on this one, even better than Mortius's rambling and throwing shade on Home Free's arrangement of this one. You are a true Home Fry like myself, and I thank you for that.

[@cheridampier2524]

@@scottrogers7242 Thanks so much for your kind words. Yes, I am a devotee.

[@lindacantu9885]

Guess these guys won't be put in a box, they gotta be different. Think that's why I so love listening to them. Great reaction, thanks for sharing.

[@staceysmith8173]

I knew you would love this one and EVERYTHING you would have to talk about this had so many changes and you know Home Free usually makes us think they will go one way and then pulls the rug out from under us and does something out-of left field.

[@momD612]

Good Lordy, I love how excited you get with the Home Free miracle guys. They're so awesome at everything they do. It's insane. 🥰

[@miamidolphinsfan]

Mortius !! Great breakdown & analysis brother, as always. This is an amazing arrangement, with a number of twists you'd never expect. Also, that last chird by Chance & Tim was simply gorgeous...well ther whole song was & visually stunning too.

[@DeerlyMusical2]

I like your tie. Unique knot! Beautiful. And I like the insights you bring. Don't worry about pausing too much. You don't. You teach, and it's an "in the moment" thing. I personally wouldn't have it any other way. Keep talking! And thank you for going back a couple of seconds when you return to the video. Oh, and it's the pink shirt and nail polish that creates the misconception, I believe.

[@peterterry7918]

As a married hetero Cis that loves musicals and a capella I find that people seem to expect me to not have much appreciation for beauty or aesthetics. I didn't think twice about you being married and now that you commented on it, I appreciate how a real man can express his passions how he sees fit. I would subscribe for the contents alone,but the world would be better if everyone could express love as well as you do on your channel.

[@reginaminton1135]

Thank you for a great reaction to Home Free with this song. I am not sure if you heard Adam doing the heartbeat...so beautiful.

[@myramegill7293]

Mortius! I love your reactions and analysis. Please, don't change a thing. This was so enjoyable, thank you! Kudos for having confidence to express a "man crush." Absolutely nothing wrong with admiring anyone.

[@donnam5891]

Love your reactions and I'm happy with pauses as its only going to give us some more information that I would probably have missed. Home Free haven't done a song that I don't like. Love how they are all so confident in their own voices that the all get to sing solos at different times as this adds so much to our enjoyment of the group.

[@dorothygarner9375]

As an acapella singer, I always love watching your reactions! Thanks for this one - such a lovely treatment of this song. I just love these guys!

[@louisetemples7011]

Thank you for reacting! I absolutely LOVE this one! The harmonies are perfection and of course the vocals are amazing! Love Adam's percussions, so on point! Tim and Chance are scrumptious and Rob's sweet voice along with Austin blending on the two tenor lines well... I've been tearing up all day just from the beauty of it all! I'm going to listen another time just to hear those harmonies! ❤️😀🍟

[@arwen2109]

I loved the reaction !!!!! Keep pausing all time you want !!!!!! I learn a lot about acapella music with your comments and can appreciate what is happening in the song . Thanks a lot !!!!!! Love ❤️ from Japan 🇯🇵!!!!!

[@bryanpscolka7423]

WOW!!!! I bet Rascal Flatts when hearing this was like DAMN!!!!! Boys pulled it off. These guys are just Absolutely incredible!! They made that song there own. Just love it!!! Thanks for he video brother!!!! Keep them coming.

[@janethoffman4197]

This is perfection! So glad they finally did this one! Great reaction as always!

[@jq8216]

Breathtakingly stunning 😍

[@bessiesobjack8647]

Beautifully done by Home Free and your reaction. You are the very best reactor I have listened to. I love how you explain all the little things we don’t pick up on. I was hoping you would react to this song. I kept going through the reactors until I found you. I really enjoy listening to you explain the how and why’s. Thank you so much !!!🎼🎶🦋🎵

[@katereplies4176]

I love watching your reactions. Because you understand acapella you go into so much detail in the reviews of acapella groups. Lots of other reviews miss so much detail that you pull out of the songs. Keep up the great work

[@sarahkinsey5434]

ThatSingerReacts says you know its going to be great when they're just standing on some grass.

[@hlbjazz]

Did you catch Adam's heartbeat sound early on in the rhythm? Stellar.

[@ArleneAdkinsZell]

Excellent reaction, love the way you break down the songs and ask great questions. I am so glad that Home Free made the changes to create a unique version. If you haven't already heard it, please check out Street Corner Symphony's cover of Uptown Funk, Chance was their bass before he joined Home Free, in that song his abilities really show and he seems to be having a blast.

[@Carolyncy]

Home Free made it their song, like they do to many songs they sing. They always surprise me and I should know better because I listen to everything they do. I'm a diehard Home Fry forever.

[@nelliechisum3405]

I just subscribed to your channel. Your reactions are top tier. I just found Home Free and I'm loving your insight into their music. Thank you for your genuine love of a capella.

[@angelaschnepp9953]

They definitely threw me on a few parts as well. I was expecting a faster pace song like Rascal Flatts but I honestly really enjoyed their version of this song.

[@d.h.a.2700]

Your reviews always point out aspects I hadn't noticed.

[@dragonmusher]

Watch Chance's head at the "Doo de doo doos"..Tim and Chance really do trade off seamlessly..and some of those are Chance. Also ...they arrange things in ways nobody would have thought of...but that really do work together. They are good at what THEY do...and they make that apparent in every song they do. Adam Rupp has been singing more high tenor-falsetto...Chance has been taking the Lead more as has Tim and Rob. They're showing off their versatility once again. Their ranges are just phenomenal . Imagine the range of Adam Rupp with all the stuff he does instrumentally with his voice.

[@belinda9696]

Tim has a country voice, they have to add a verse of Tim, Chance, or Austin to make it feel like a country song since no instruments, plus, the high voice swooping into the low verse by Tim, of course, adds an interesting, unexpected shock value too and these guys always keep you interested and entertained at the highest level.

[@bethcoussou]

I didn’t know Nitty Gritty Dirt Band was the original artist. Very interesting. I went and listened to it a little. It was good, but I sure do love Home Free’s cover much better! I do agree with you about the A Capella genre. Since the second season of the Sing Off, I have grown to appreciate it so much more, and even more since Home Free was on during season 4. Don’t worry about pausing, though. You are reacting, and there’s so much going on that it would be hard to remember what you want to say. I love your reactions! You catch some things I don’t, and I like that. Did you catch the bass and baritone harmonies at the very end, though? I don’t think Tim and Chance have done that since “How Great Thou Art”. I could be wrong, though. This one was lighter and not as pronounced as “How Great Thou Art”.

[@TheLadyDraconus]

I grew up listening to NGDB...I looooooved them

[@angelamason9840]

Thank you! Adam Freak of Nature Rupp’s beatboxing was my favorite part. I love how he drove this arrangement. My favorite mashup from Home Free is Nitty Gritty Dirt Band: Fishin In the Dark with Boondocks. My favorite tenors, Chris and Adam Rupp vocals were so fun! Chris Rupp: Amazing Grace and What Child is This are beautiful and I listen to them often. Home Free: Snow Globe: co-written by Tim, is a favorite love song. 😁

[@KayOhio]

Loved the song and loved your reaction! As far as your stopping the video, that’s what I expect a reactor to do. If I want to hear/see a video uninterrupted than I watch the original video! I like hearing your observations and opinions. Thanks.

[@annelieshoornik]

also I love your reactions, don't feel bad about pausing. You didn't comment on it but did you catch Adam doing the heartbeat in the first chorus? and btw I just love this song. It has been on repeat all day since it premiered :-)

[@dot.e1340]

Love your reactions, Mortius! Pause as often as you like - at least you always go back a ways so you/we don't miss the important continuities, unlike some other (frustrating) reactors. I agree with you about Tim's lead there - I was also surprised by it. But like you said, another great song by our boys. They just can't seem to be anything other than great!

[@aaronbeaty317]

Awesome Reaction Video! Great Job! Love Home Free!

[@babyfry4775]

Love it. It didn’t bother me at all with Tim just because he has such a good voice. It’s normal for Rob and Austin to carry a song and I liked the addition of Tim. This was so beautiful and I loved the bass, the runs by Rob and Tim and Adam’s heartbeat beatboxing. Good reaction Mortius. Loved the video too.

[@kataa.]

I just love your reactions,they are both interesting and genuine, keep pausing ♥️

[@amandadunning8701]

I loved your reaction! No worries about pausing, I personally love to hear your perspective on the song and arrangements. Voiceplay just released a cover of "Hoist the Colours" that you need to check out, it is truly amazing! :D

[@jfulton-ak]

What made me subscribe was your pausing and analysis. Although I do enjoy watching reactions with no commentary especially the joy on the listener's face, I even more enjoy the analysis. The reason is that you may pick up on something I didn't notice. Especially when you stop and listen to a part over and over again. I do enjoy listening to songs as a whole, but when you pick it apart, it's fun to go back and listen again and sometimes it's now a new song. So do what you do how you want to do it!

[@TheRealXesc]

Mortius, please hear me out here... I really really need your reaction to Home Free' latest cover of Dire Straits' "Brothers in Arms". It's so technically complex, I want your reaction and explanations to so many things in that video, like the "so bad" moment - the sentence goes "They did hurt me so bad", it's marvellous how they all switch from harmonizing to voice sing and back to harmony. There are so many refined technicalities that I would love your take on. As a bonus, you're gonna listen to one of, if not the, best performances they made ever!!! It leaves all the other reactors speechless...

[@thomasmoores8239]

The absolute BEST reaction and analysis on the net. Thanks Mortius.

[@sandyblack2687]

Thanks for your wonderful reactions!!! 💗

[@clintonward4587]

I watch your reactions because you point out things that the uneducated music enthusiast can understand. Please stop apologizing for pointing cool things that bands do. I watch because I want you to pause and point out the cool choices that these bands make. Keep doing you and being a music enthusiast.

[@ericachang4752]

I don't think pausing is a problem because you need to do that for making comments. That's why I watch your reaction videos. I don't have a music background. It's informative and interesting to listen to your analysis. Thanks for sharing all this with us. -- A Home Fry from Taiwan

[@milomurphy9178]

Never apologize about pausing. This is a reaction channel and a good one at that!

[@vinnieblair8576]

So Mortius, you being tired lately is not such a bad thing as you are pretty excitable as it is. Thanks for another interesting and enjoyable Home Free reaction. Quite enjoy your perspective every time (as long as you don't knock HF). Keep up the great engagement. Cheers!

[@MrWoodfiddler]

Thank you Mortius for an honest, painful reaction. Beautiful song arrangement and execution by HF. Keep up the great reactions. Chuck in NE Kansas

[@brandonfox1617]

You are a great reactor. I love the Acapella reactions

[@jessicacifelli5496]

I've said it many times now: Home Free doesn't just do covers, they do upgrades! I loved this so much! But my favorite part is when Rob sings that little hook after Austin sings towards the end. I also loved that Rob got the lead in this. He is just incredible! Can I ask what you teach? You seem like a fun teacher to have.

[@TheLadyDraconus]

I noticed they did pay homage to the NGDB with their sunset silhouette camera shots. Some of the NGDB album covers and posters have similar photography. Not sure if that was intentional, but I loved it.

[@nightthornkvala94132]

If we want to hear it with no pauses we go listen to the HF original. We're here for your reaction and/or analysis. And I don't mind you gushing about Austin's beautiful beard/hair. He's my favorite. Since his solo Unchained Melody I've been focusing on how beautiful and expressive his long thin fingers and hands are. That's in addition to the beard, the cute flirty grin, the wonderful voice...

[@sheila6388]

❤️Home Free❤️Home Free❤️Home Free❤️

[@bobharp3492]

Voice play dropped a new work of art hoist the colors. Possibly best work yet 911 you need this I want your reaction and bring the misses share the experience. Excited and waiting

[@tarsha8816]

Love your reactions… you need to do their version of God Bless the USA with Lee Greenwood and The United States Air Force Band that they did while not able to fully meet up to record

[@SBQDawn]

LOL funny you mention teeth, Tim Foust once hit a note so low a "seasoned" Home Fry lost her dentures . She wasn't upset either , maybe Home Free needs medical warnings posted? LOLOLOLOL

[@michaelnancyamsden7410]

Love your reactions. You have a great musicality knowledge.

[@AlwaysAndForever7]

Every time a song drops I always check your channel to see if you’ve reacted to it - love how you just authentically react, as well as analyze the videos with first-hand knowledge! Thank you for doing what you do, even while managing #teacherlife :)

[@tedharvick9010]

Their harmonies seemed "tighter" than usual to me. But dang, they just made a good song, greater.

[@serroels]

I've loved Home Free ever since I saw/heard them on Sing Off on NBC. Have you ever listened to any of the a cappella arrangements by Sam Robson. Awesome vocal work!

[@dianadickerson749]

You missed the opening car motor sounds blending into the first chords.

[@staceysmith8173]

I was going to mention this.

[@sandym6760]

ROFLMAO @ "Now I know why people are so surprised to find out I have a wife" .... Classic!!!!! I do, however, remember the first time I heard you mention your wife, myself ... ;) .... I have to admit that you are actually one of my favorite Reactors to our guys. Partly because of your Acapella background, which means you can give us a lot of insight from that aspect, but also because of your pure enjoyment when you listen to HF :)

[@olabergvall3154]

Yea ppl will judge, based on... what? Be who you are. Mortius is, so should everyone

[@lucdowney4564]

Another terrific reaction from you - thank you!

[@judithboggs2196]

Oh, Mortius, you are so right! I just discovered acappella in the last three months and I can't believe how beautiful it is. I listen mainly to Home Free and VoicePlay, but have also heard Ptx's major hits. Especially Daft Punk their first Enemy award video. Love your reactions and breakdown analysis of the arrangements, though it is very aggravating to me to stop the ear candy for some meat and potatoes. Love your tie and the knot....it looks so intricate. All in all, a very good reaction. Now, go teach us some young Home Free babies to sing.

[@alexwalker8440]

Beautiful! 🔥💖. Next, please react to VoicePlay Hoist the Colours, it's amazing!

[@sprumf]

I’ve seen a few people suggest this, but VoicePlay put out another banger that has destroyed 6-7 (and counting) reactors (aka making them speechless/leave them room/etc) AND they have another vid on patreon that even one ups that video.

[@dmichellefriday6300]

You can't sit still LISTENING to them...🔥💯🔥💯🔥

[@crazyhorsechickjulie2051]

Thank you for the respect you have given to Home Free. Your analysis are second to none. You rock!!!

[@musicalmark]

I think Home Free also took some inspiration from the cover of this song by the Christian group Selah, which is actually the version I know. I didn't even know Selah was covering the song, I thought they wrote it. But anyways, that octave drop towards the beginning is more similar to how Selah sings it. In their cover, the lead vocalist is a woman and that octave drop fits better in her range and that cover also builds more like how this cover builds. Except for the pedal to the metal chorus at the end, I think that is 100% Home Free. : )

[@marieball8441]

Don't apologize for pausing too much. Many of us have seen this video multiple times. We know how it goes. We are here to see Your Reaction, Mortius. We're here to see you. Simply put, if we didn't like the way you analyze, we wouldn't be here. Carry on.

[@focuselp]

Two things......... 1) Wonderful reaction, and please stop as much as you want. We get more insight from you that way and you always go back a little so nothing is missed. and 2) Love the Eldredge Necktie Knot!

[@annkline6183]

Love your tie, knot looks like a rose! I also love this song, AGAIN!!

[@par500dragon7]

Great reaction. As usual, I learned a few things! I'd be really interested to see your reaction to the new Voice Play release: Hoist the Colors.

[@brandonfox1617]

P.S. I need to learn that tie knot. I tied it once leaning on a youtube tutorial heavily. The tie looks great!

[@lynn2574]

Watching you geek out about the music is REALLY fun and entertaining. ❤️

[@lorrieriddle2211]

Could we please get a reaction to HF doing the When A Man Loves A Woman cover? It is AWESOMENESS! Also maybe their cover of Folsom Prison Blues? I didn't find it in your playlist or vids that you've reacted to. Would love to get your reactions to both.

[@judithboggs2196]

Whoops! Sorry about the misspell....meant Emmy. My bad.

[@stacyelias174]

Love your reactions and comments! Home fry here!! Agree about Austin’s look! So handsome!

[@joanwharff6483]

Just Love HF’s version 🔥‼️🔥🥰🥰

[@katherinenoll9732]

So fun to see someone else "get it", and get excited, like we do, when it comes to home free. 😍

[@dr.hdenisewootenpsyd6896]

It's okay for us when you pause, because we like your musical analysis.

[@shellyt3946]

Yes, Austin is looking extra fine these days! Still think Tim had the best Quarantine glow-up tho. 😁 Great reaction. Pause as often as you want. You have great commentary.

[@markgaudry7549]

Did you pre-tie your tie and put it on backwards on purpose? It is intriguing. Artsy.

[@maryjoevans6103]

I thought I had heard every reactor.....but SIR, you are the one that actually knows what you are talking about!! All I can say is Thank You.....when it's good, it's good ❤️

[@staceysmith8173]

I can't wait to see you do Voice Plays. I know it comes out next week you almost fell out of your chair with this one. You might have had to call 911 for them 😁😁😁

[@staceysmith8173]

We cannot tell how much you like A Cappella please explain???? 😂😂😂😂 (tons of sarcasm here)

[@olabergvall3154]

Yes, does he or does he not like a cappella? We're unsure here 😃😃😅

[@staceysmith8173]

@@olabergvall3154 😂😂😂

[@thelivingmiracle]

9:44-9:46 Sounds actually similar to Rascal Flatts