DRUMMER REACTS to

[@terrichristenson432]

Chance was dressed like a modern day seaman, Rob was a Cape Cod fisherman, Adam was channeling "The Little Mermaid". Austin was Sinbad and of course Tim was Jack Sparrow !! I thought Adam did an unbelievable job, did you hear the cassinets?? And did you notice Tim was standing in a boat? From what I read it was in his brother-in-laws back yard, LOL.

[@jaretnorton4452]

Chance dressed like the tictok guy Nathan Evans

[@williamspringer1172]

That's interesting, we're did you hear this? No Merchant Marine or Seaman dresses like Chance did. That "Z" on his shirt is the designation that the Russian military uses.

[@sersastark]

@@williamspringer1172 yes they do especially up here in New England.

[@kristindunstan172]

As many times as I've seen this now, I never noticed the boat. Adam's castanets were incredible!

[@andrewpuckett5295]

The fact that Rupp did castinets just literally amazed me...cuz it sounded just like them!

[@freadadillon4071]

Tim was in someone's backyard in Texas standing in a rowboat because ....Covid? His booming bass underneath it all is just ..holy shit! All the guys are harmonizing as they always do -- perfectly. Austin and his eyeliner killed the entire drunken sailor Johnny Deppery thang. Adam --- Good Lord --- When he released his inner flamenco dancer I lost it. They are hilarious.

[@lachimiste1]

That’s actually Chance’s boat. He doesn’t have room for it in LA, so he... stores it at Tim’s brother-in-law’s house, naturally? So Tim is at his brother-in-law’s house, standing in Chance’s boat for this video.

[@BSGNative]

I saw a video one time - can't remember if it was an interview or live show or what. Someone asked Adam Rupp how long it took him to learn to beatbox. Adam's reply was, "I'm still learning." And it's true -he's always adding new "sound effects". He's just amazing.

[@blairkimberlin3447]

adam absolutely killed this. all i could think was "castanets adam, really?" amazing. i hope they put it their show as well, just got my tickets for october

[@ogeewiz]

Chance didn't let down. He's the one in the group that has spent a lot of time at sea and pushed for this. He's probably the most authentic one here.

[@Templar451]

Spent 2 years crewing aboard a sailing ship. Yup, Chance nailed it.

[@marissa0894]

I was thinking Smee from Peter Pan lol

[@tvadakia]

Two things: 1. Castanets 2. Tim’s last note in the song.

[@nanalen60]

Beat boxing in this.... AR is just brilliant

[@msfeistybabe]

Don't you mean Arrrrrr? ;) Lol I know you meant AR for Adam Rupp, but he's pirate ARrrrrr hehe

[@kristindunstan172]

They actually filmed themselves for this video during COVID lockdowns and had their video editor put it all together. That was one reason for the portrait mode - it made everything consistent for editing purposes. They put out about two videos a month during lockdown so their fans would have new content.

[@lesli148]

I think Home Free did a amazing job on these sea shantys. I like the castenets that Adam did. Home Free did 'catch me if you can' which is an original on the dive bar saints album. They also collaborated with Peter Hollens for 'I still don't know what I'm looking for' which u2 did and it's so good.

[@lynnchialtas2928]

I could listen to this group all day. They are fantastic. None better then Home Free.

[@lear1980]

Chance has the perfect voice and range for a sea shanty. Someone needs to ask Tim how the Marianas Trench looks. He was about that deep for entire number.

[@m.harrison2151]

Austin’s musical theater training really came out in this one, including his eyeliner! Tim was the captain of this crazy crew!! Great video, great reaction!

[@OwenAlec]

Thanks very much 😀

[@GreenJeans1966]

Thanks for your time and comments for HF. Did you notice Tim was standing in a boat. Oh my goodness, to funny.........love their attention to detail. Adam beatboxing is fantastic....world class, Tim bass.....enough said, Rob is under appreciated.......awesome vocals, Austin's theater background is icing on the cake and Thank You Chance for heading this project. Well done Maties!

[@coolcat8b]

Great review! A few comments (in no particular order): - Take a listen to "Man of Constant Sorrow" for some great Tim's bass + Adam's beatboxing. Then give us your review. 😊 - During "Santiana", when Chance says "and an old salty yank for a capt'n too", he makes the face of that captain! 😄 - The beatboxing during "Santiana" is so crazy good, it should be an olympic competition.

[@k012957]

Adam's vocal percussion is always very clear. The fact that it is consistently accurate and strong is wonderful.

[@rickieodem488]

Adam's castanets are amazing! And of course Tim hit the lowest of the low notes with ease and dash!

[@sharonmortimer3843]

Enjoyed watching your reaction to this video.

[@OwenAlec]

Thanks very much 😀

[@michaelchattick3589]

Glad you brought forth the masdive effort THE HOME FREE. group has put forth during this pandemic. Can't imagine all the extra efforts to keep ther fans entertained during these trying times. The exta cost has to be phenominal and the strain of working away from each other as well.Yet for all these months their smiles and comraderie carried on. Whay I was wondeing awas how they seemingly have stayed healthy I say seemingly because to my way they are true proffessionalz S and will not be whining if they got the sniffles. Those who call tmselves home. Fries, maybe it would be nice just to drop each of them a thank you note for all the brightness they have given us.

[@chrismorin1318]

Home Free has really kept their noses to the grindstone during this pandemic. It really shows their work ethic and commitment to their craft and their fans. Also, if these videos are so good being shot from their homes, can you imagine the chemistry that will explode when they finally get on stage together? Tim... oh Tim... definitely rumbling from somewhere deep below the sea bed. And Adam, let's just expand upon his moniker of Freak of Nature and add some castanets to his repertoire! I think my favorite might have been the 4th shanty Cape Cod Girls because we got to hear Rob in a bit lower register for once. Actually they all stayed fairly low for that one. The medley as a whole was amazing. Great reaction. I appreciate the way you break things down differently as a musician. Thank you!

[@rogerwest603]

Chance is a New Era Pirate! All the Boys dressed up in certain Stages of Pirate Dress! Adam's Castenets sound is first class just as we expect from him, even though we are always amazed and surprised! Love your Reactions!😜👍😎 Keep up with Home Free Videos!😁😊

[@angelamason9840]

I really enjoy your content. Thank you! Some other great Home Free songs are: “Dive Bar Saints”, “Folsom Prison Blues”, “Some Girls Do” “Sunday Best” “Mayday” “Children Go Where I Send Thee”.

[@OwenAlec]

Thank you so much, I'm glad you like my videos :) I love singing Tim's parts on Folsom Prison Blues 😊

[@carynjohnson525]

Totally would be awesome to see live one of my current favorite songs of theirs

[@bethcoussou]

Yes! Home Free has been on TikTok for quite awhile. I will admit I was not as excited about hearing the sea shanties at first, but I thought about how they have covered many genres and put their own spin on every one of the them. How could it possibly not be entertaining? I’ve been of fan of theirs for many years and I’m also one of their Patrons so I had a preview and watched this. I loved it! Had a smile on my face the whole time! I really enjoyed your reaction! I’ve tried a little beatboxing (and failed miserably. 😂). It definitely made me appreciate Adam way more! Of course, he’s been beatboxing for almost 21 years so he has loads of experience! That bass, though! It was phenomenal! The lead vocals by Chance, Austin, and Rob were excellent! They will be releasing a brand new video this Thursday! I can’t reveal anything, but I can tell you it’s epic!!

[@cherrymcgregor535]

The one that went viral on tick took ,was a postman from the U.K. ! It took it by storm and went to number one ,he has a record contract and is everywhere!

[@CrimFerret]

If you didn't know this was beat boxed including the insane castanets, it would never even cross your mind that it wasn't real percussion instruments.

[@kathysnyder876]

a couple of fun ones... Summer in the Country, Good Ol Boys Good Time and California Country (all originals)

[@miamidolphinsfan]

Oh he's gonna love Adam's work in this....the castenets sound is so cool in Santiana !! I've actually thought about this being a showstopper or even an encore song ? possible ? Alec I'm not a performer so I can only guess on this kind of stuff (I don't know in the business what would really constitute one of those) but it sure would be a great way to end the 1st half or end the show kinda song...audience would be left in a great upbeat mood !!!

[@OwenAlec]

As long as it's in the set, I'm not bothered haha

[@dianeritthaler7792]

Homefree is AMAZING

[@meeting_meghan]

I've watched this one many times cause its just so entertaining. And Chance actually loves Sea Shanties, and wasn't as dressed up as some of the others, but maybe more like a more modern fisherman with his beanie and the whale on shirt. Anyway, I think the only other video the guys did in portrait version rather than landscape was Meet in the Middle, and you'll have to watch it to see why!

[@Debs_Badger]

I really enjoy your reactions, since, as a musician, you appreciate the music on a different level. 💕 Chance's attire is very reminiscent of a merchant seaman, which is more apropos of sea shanties than pirates, BUT I can't fault Adam, Tim & Austin for having fun with that. Rob was the one whose outfit was a little 'off' to me, even though his moustache was on point. 🤣🤣🤣 Our other favorite bass, Geoff, is dropping a new video the end of the week, keep an eye out. 😉

[@JudyB1980]

Austin was just making me smile through the whole video.

[@charleneclaassen]

Thank you for reacting to this. It's a bloody earworm is what it is. Adam, Tim and Austin all went for a pirate look, with Rob doing a sort of sailor look. Adam Chance went maritime his tattoo, his cap and his Z (zodiac?) and whale t-shirts. Adam with those castanets man! On a side note... I was mighty impressed with how Austin sheathed his sword. Very convincing. Love it.

[@Azraeladonis488]

if you want to see them fully embrace their character and have a blast they just put out Never gonna give you up and it might be my favorite performance they have ever done

[@nightthornkvala94132]

I'm assuming you've seen Adam Rupp's drum solo. Have you reacted to that? Or did I miss it? This one was fun. The beat captures you and you have fall into it. Drunken Sailor is an old friend. Me and my sister (she was an unofficial roadie for one of the singers) used to hang out with a Celtic band o so many decades ago and they would always do that song. Just hearing that song (especially done by these doofuses I love so much) always makes me smile. Edit: Yep! I did miss it. Going to watch that now once I've started paying more attention. Thanks so much for your reactions.

[@sallysmith5090]

Loved your reaction.. this is the very first time I have heard beatboxing castanets?! Adam Rupp is amazing..as are all of them. Have you seen Elvira? with the Oak Ridge Boys? Adams beatboxing really shines there although it was ages ago .. still so much fun. and I loved the Oaks. Thanks for doing these!

[@OwenAlec]

Yeah I think beatboxing castanets is a first for me too haha I did a reaction to Elvira, an amazing song and performance!

[@dianeritthaler7792]

Liked and subscribed. They did this during lockdown. Adam brought out the castinetts. So talented

[@carty43]

Chance was doing a Steve Zissou look (it was a great Bill Murray movie).

[@kristindunstan172]

I saw them in concert over the weekend and this was their encore number. 🙂

[@bend5882]

honestly just react to any home free that would be greatly appreciated because man i love these :D

[@OwenAlec]

You got it! They're an amazing group and always bring something new to the table!

[@bend5882]

@@OwenAlec yes yes yes! 🤠

[@jankreps5115]

Everyone is a Pirate for a Day!! I wonder if Adams trumpet skills were used in.doing castanet sound? Great Video!! HF shows their acting skills in many videos. Hill Billy Bone; “Everything Will Be OK”; “I Like The Sound of That”; “Thinking Out Loud/ Let’s Get It On mashup”; “Blue Ain’t Your Color”! Nice Reaction!!

[@sandyblack2687]

AMAZING bass and beat boxing!!!❤

[@catherinehubbard1167]

Wasn’t this wonderful? Tim was the most deadly serious jolly sailor ever seen, would scare off the whales for sure! Impossible not to smile, they did a terrific job. Adam’s castanets and wave splashes in the last song (my favorite) were over the top in the best way. He keeps getting better. Good to hear Chance’s clear true baritone, so glad he talked the other guys into this.

[@DaisyGray74]

New subscriber here! Great reaction! Loved the beatboxing here and that BASS. Have you reacted to Daft Punk Medley from Pentatonix yet? Beatboxing is crazy in that one. They won a Grammy for the vid.

[@OwenAlec]

Thank you so much! I haven't reacted to it but I have seen it dozens of times, I personally love singing Avi's parts! The beat boxing is insane too! 🔥

[@DaisyGray74]

@@OwenAlec YES. Avi is incredible. Love his tone.

[@wbish3]

If you really enjoy their fun videos keep watch for their next release. The Patrons have gotten it already and we're quite enjoying it. 😉

[@babyfry4775]

I was like sea shanty? What? This is so good. Did you hear Adam do the castanets in the last song? How does he do that sound? Amazing stuff and yes, Tim was great. All the boys did great. Tim and Austin went full pirate mode. Good reaction!

[@tamarahornyak5744]

Makes me want to get on a boat if I do these guys better be on it...

[@ArleneAdkinsZell]

The castanets blew my mind, but leave it to Adam to figure out how to make the sound!

[@annkoch1333]

Another AWESOME video put together doing Covid and none in the same room.

[@marlahudgins7038]

New HOME FREE video on April 1st! WOO HOO

[@wanita7025]

I want Home Free to do a full song with castanets

[@alexjohnson2068]

New subscriber here and so pleased to find you! Love Home Free and love your reaction. Good innit? 😁

[@OwenAlec]

Thank you for the support and I'm glad you like my content 😊 Yes they're incredible and soo inspiring

[@Eric1SanDiego1]

What exactly did he say at 05:00? It sounded like "I'm guyed that was so shaw" but having never heard those words before in my life I have no idea what they mean or how they're spelled. I'm guessing that "shaw" means short but what was the first word, what does it mean, and how is it spelled?

[@OwenAlec]

"I'm gutted that that was so short"... Sorry my Manchester accent sometimes sounds a bit odd to others 😉

[@Eric1SanDiego1]

@@OwenAlec Wow, no way would I have guessed that. We speak the same language but the regional dialects are so different sometimes! I think it's fascinating. Thanks for the reply and great reaction, by the way.

[@OwenAlec]

For sure, I play on a Minecraft server and the Americans on there struggle to understand me half the time 😅

[@matthewireland1125]

For a Country music party, have a listen to Hillbilly Bone. And there is also the Butts Medley / Remix.

[@cheridampier2524]

You might want to consider dueting with this on tiktok

[@OwenAlec]

I couldn't keep up with the talent out there but I might give it a try 😊

[@hamblinta]

Adam did so well with the “castanets” that in one of his pictures he was holding a goblet with his left hand and “playing” the castanets with his right and my first thought was...shouldn’t he be using both hands to be playing them? I really appreciate your reviews!

[@kristindunstan172]

Austin's musical theater training really came out in this video. LOL

[@rachelhurst3224]

Thank you for another great HF reaction. For a very different funny sea shanty, check out the Trailer Park Boys "Kittyman" 🤪🤣

[@OwenAlec]

Glad you enjoyed it 😀 I'll be sure to check it out, thanks 😊

[@boogrbear9224]

lol

[@kathybrown6763]

Loved the reaction, can you or anyone please explain the shirt he is wearing. I am so curious!

[@angelairidescenceartglass6289]

As for touring in the “near future” - as of right now? Maybe? I bought tix to see Home Free as a Xmas present for my family in 2019. Concert date of April 2020. So, yeah, that didn’t happen. But, since we’re all fans, have been holding out hope for the rescheduled tour dates rather than getting a refund. As of the last update, I’ll be a very happy Home Fry at a concert scheduled for late October 2021. Not holding my breath this won’t change, but cautiously optimistic.

[@OwenAlec]

Fingers crossed 🤞😁

[@angelairidescenceartglass6289]

@@OwenAlec toes too, knocking on wood, contemplating dark magic rituals...😉😂

[@OwenAlec]

I could get on board with that 😅

[@minneyruth]

❤❤

[@rogerwest603]

On a side, have you ever Reacted to anything that Rush or Neil Peart has done? There's a Video out there that's called "Rush - Best Intro Ever!!!!!!!!!!" I would love to see any of those videos!

[@OwenAlec]

No I haven't just yet but I'll add it to the list :)

[@marvinhager8871]

the Amazing thing is Adam didn't learn his beatboxing until he was in College

[@Smilodon1985]

Chance is a Greenpeace activist - he's in costume too!

[@markgriffin9617]

Yes. All of there songs are "too short". Each song should be at least 2 min longer

[@Broomrider1492]

My Mother Told Me. VoicePlay Geoff Castellucci bass

[@brettmajeske3525]

My Home Free recommendations for you: covers "Ring of Fire", "Man of Constant Sorrow"; originals "Catch Me if You Can", "Champagne Taste on a Beer Budget". Enjoy, Brett's wife

[@OwenAlec]

I've seen a few of those but ill definitely check out the others, thanks for watching and commenting 😀

[@brettmajeske3525]

@@OwenAlec Have you seen Man of Constant Sorrow? Adam's Harmonica solo is beautiful. If not, oops spoiler.

[@OwenAlec]

Yes I have, it's genuinely astonishing how he's able to make those sounds! Very jealous haha

[@toodlescae]

Austin channeling his inner Captain Jack Sparrow.....lol.

[@annebiebrich9155]

Have you reacted Ted to Adum Rupp's drum solo ?

[@mariusprime31]

the no 2 and 3 are from ac black flag ! :)

[@Princess_karen]

Tim hits a C1 early on

[@jenniferherring1837]

For some outstanding vocal percussion you need to listen to Pentatonix.

[@vickystanley8853]

A bodhran would be great on this.

[@dominikapietrzykowska4785]

I think Chance was going for Mr. Smee :)

[@helgatornkvizt5412]

May I suggest a reaction to Geoff Castelucci with "Sixteen tons"? I know you're a sucker for low bass singers.

[@OwenAlec]

I've already seen that one (No reaction though, unfortunately) and yes, it did NOT disappoint! I am a sucker for low notes and Geoff and Tim are where I go to get my fix haha

[@helgatornkvizt5412]

@@OwenAlec oh well, I new that was a risk. I'm guessing you know about Avi Kaplan ❤ ?

[@OwenAlec]

I do, another fantastic singer, not just for his low notes either! 😀

[@MuriKakari]

@OwenAlec matches Chance

[@1Lovebird1]

Why no reactions to the professor NEIL PEART???????

[@OwenAlec]

To be honest, he wasn't a particularly big influence on my drumming growing up, that's not to say I don't like him, I do, he has my complete respect for everything he did for the drumming community. Also, he hasn't really been requested much BUT I will put him on the list for sure 😊

[@pattywilson1534]

Chance did have a whale on his blue shirt!

[@sylviakeucher7336]

I'm from Germany and I love a Capella because most of the music that will played today is not real in my opinion. too much computer. the voices of HOME FREE are real,no instruments except their voice. For the country and shanty style I prefer HOME FREE especially their "the gambler". But if you listen to Pentatonix "Duft Punk Medley" or their Originals maybe you will turn into a pentaholic too. These four guys and the girl are amazing. Please check out and react

[@kerytanis4303]

Hey there, if you want please check out the work of pentatonix and you won't regret it .

[@Hituvuvuvu]

Jesus loves everybody