PETER HOLLENS "MISTY MOUNTAINS" FT. TIM FOUST - Coffee from Jill | Audio Engineer & Musician Reacts

[@rickconder8270]

this song was sung by the dwarfs in the first hobbit movie.

[@paulmartin2348]

Tim was calling forth the soul of the mountain. Enjoy 😁

[@musikbyjh]

Right?!??!!!

[@kmwwrench]

The Dragonbreath is real. So amazing. They have quite a few duets out there and each has their own solo music, as well. And Peter has done some great collabs with Home Free. Their Amazing Grace is, yes, amazing.

[@ericpotter4657]

Peter is a master of layering tracks. He layered over 120 layers to create all the sounds on this song. Peter and Home Free collaborated on a couple songs AMAZING GRACE and U2’s I STILL HAVEN’T FOUND WHAT I AM LOOKINK FOR (highly recommend). Also Peter and Tim have done around a dozen duets together you should check out. 2 of my favorites are GREENSLEAVES and A BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATERS. Great reaction you have a blessed day.

[@musikbyjh]

Thanks so much for the kind comment and new music suggestion! Appreciate you!

[@nightthornkvala94132]

Their latest together is You've Got a Friend, with a new friend showing up briefly at the very beginning.

[@lschoenrank]

Yes! Peter is extremely versatile, and I have especially enjoyed his collaborations with Home Free and with Tim. The U2 cover, however, is my favourite.

[@vickiadkins9844]

Their 2 voices are incredible together! Peter is a master layering vouces!!

[@musikbyjh]

Absolutely! I completely melted!!

[@justkaron]

For a quick demonstration of the unbelievable voice of Tim and his 5 octave range, pull up the Beach Boys 'God Only Knows' cover by Tim, Peter Hollins and both of their gorgeous wives singing. It will shock you when you hear this part of Tim's range. Also don't know if you've seen Tim since he cut his hair and stopped coloring the silver streaks. I crush on Tim to a RIDICULOUS degree. There is an army of us who do. He thinks he is old but he's only 41.

[@musikbyjh]

Nice!! I'll def check this out. Thank you, Karon!!

[@vickiadkins9844]

One of my favs of Tim!! Omg is so good!! Tim is my favorite singer !

[@musikbyjh]

I can see why, Tim is AMAZING!!! Thank you for watching!

[@LynnRamsay]

Great reaction!! This song is from the movie The Hobbit. Peter and Tim were in two different locations Peter was in Oregon and Tim was in the Caribbean no sets. That last note was G#1 his Dragon breathe lol

[@musikbyjh]

Thanks, Lynn!! LOL...dragon breathe for SURE!! LOL!!

[@LynnRamsay]

@@musikbyjh Your Welcome

[@lauranichols945]

Peter made an album of songs inspired by The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings. You might like to watch his Drinking Medley in KZbin.

[@roniboyd613]

Geek out all you want to, this song brings it out! Do you realize how difficult it is to NOT fast forward to the end, knowing what is going to happen??😂 Tim released an album of his favorite doo wop songs. Take a listen to "Will You Still Love Tomorrow/Stay", his range is killer!! Great reaction, thank you❤

[@williemcd]

That song I think highlights the plus side of Tim's 5+ range!

[@musikbyjh]

Now that I know what's at the end, I completely see what you mean. I was NOT expected to melt into my chair!! Absolutely amazing. And I'll add that song to the list...thanks for the suggestion AND for watching!

[@williemcd]

I confess, I did Fast Foward but did rewind...

[@musikbyjh]

@@williemcd It's alllll good, we all do it!!

[@minneyruth]

😂 I have done that a few times 😂 I wanted to see the full reaction this time. ❤

[@Eurynomea]

Tim Foust takes "Going to the Basement" to a whole new level. This is really a beautiful rendition (I'm a LotR geek).

[@stanrock2225]

Powerful

[@philk9227]

Epic, no matter how many times I hear this I still get shivers

[@babyfry4775]

Ha! It is from a movie….The Hobbit. If you stare at Tim during that last note, you’ll notice the camera shake. Tim and Peter are amazing. They have many collaborations. They just made an album together too. Peter is a master of layering voices. It’s just the two of them…amazing really. Sounds like a chorus. Good reaction!😍

[@Broomrider1492]

This is a wonderful cover. Tim Foust's bass. Then there is Geoff Castellucci's cover of "Far Over The Misty Mountains Cold" where we get four Geoffs. Please react to that one also.

[@susanbasl4033]

I'm so glad you reacted to this! Peter Hollens is from my home state of Oregon. He sang at my wedding as I walked down the aisle. Yes, I am a very lucky lady!

[@musikbyjh]

So cool!

[@brendasorenson6186]

Peter belongs in the Elven choir in Lothlorien, and Tim belongs in the mountains deep with the Dwarves (but needs to borrow Rob's beard).

[@racing2cat]

I love listening to Tim's bass. Yes, there are others who sing that low, and well. Since you mentioned you thought this sounded a little Viking-ish, I'd highly recommend Avi Kaplan's (formerly the bass for Pentatonix) "Change on the Rise" which is heart-drumming phenomenal! 🙂❤

[@musikbyjh]

Cool, thanks! I'll check it out!

[@glennspreeman1634]

Truly epic performance! Peter is in the Oregon State University music department!!

[@dbugs58]

The amazing thing they were in different countries when they made this

[@debrafujioka9792]

Love this song Great duo Especially the last note from Tim.

[@musikbyjh]

Ugh, Tim just melted my whole soul on that last note!

[@melissakay6143]

Great Reaction to this and we all wanted to see your face at the end!! Yes, we all did it too!! Maybe you might like Folsom Prison Blues with Tim doing his thing, as usual. Fun following your journey 😊

[@musikbyjh]

Thank you, Melissa!! What a shock followed by aww = complete face melt!! 🫠

[@minneyruth]

Did you notice the camera shaking while Tim was hitting that note? Idk if that was intentionally done but it really happens in some of the live videos. There's a couple of videos where he breaks the speakers. .. it's pretty funny 🤷‍♀️

[@musikbyjh]

I Love that!! I'll have to go back and watch again. Thanks for letting me know!

[@minneyruth]

@@musikbyjh no problem 😊

[@judithboggs2196]

Tim is known for his high notes and low subharmonics. His range is over 5 octaves. He also has a body of solo work that should be examined. You just keep on being nerdy....it makes for captivating conversation. Also, since you dig bass, The Bass Gang with Peter Barber, Bobby, Marwan, and TomiP will give you some sauce. They also have solo channels and great collaborators to check out. Oh, Jeremy, the hole is deep....deep brother Home Fry. And you're just getting started.

[@musikbyjh]

Thank you for this!! Great comment and suggestions!

[@donnaflynn9615]

This song is from one of the Hobbit movies. Peter is a master of layering his voice many times to create that choir sound. He and Tim have several songs listed on Peter’s channel - Sunshine on My Shoulders, Blackbird, Greensleeves, Sound of Silence, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Fire and Rain, And So It Goes, etc. they’ve finally put together an album of their songs. All of them awesome.

[@nightthornkvala94132]

Geoff Castellucci (of VoicePlay) did a "solo" rendition of this song under the title Under the Misty Mountains Cold which is just as amazing as this one. They're both on my same song/different take playlist and I like playing them back to back.

[@nightthornkvala94132]

Goddess, I feel like an idiot! The name of the Castellucci video is Far Over the Misty Mountains Cold. Took me this long to notice my mistake. Ugh! Anyway, you mentioned the color grading here. Maybe part of that was that the guy were in different parts of the world from each other had a hand in that. Peter also joins Home Free for a beautiful quarantine video for I Still Haven't Found What I'm Look For. So many beautiful voices. Geoff Castellucci recently released a video for I See Fire -- another Geoffx4 jaw dropper -- from The Hobbitt: Desolation of Smaug, and it's wonderful. But I much prefer Peter Hollens' version. The man is the master of layering and the amazing beauty of this song leaves me breathless every time.

[@dalec3452]

As an audio engineer and vocalist myself it’s great to hear reactors nerd out to all the things I pick up on. I love the vocal panning to place and enhance where they are in the mix. Have enjoyed your honest, insightful reactions. Thank you.

[@musikbyjh]

Thanks for watching and your great comment! You get my geeking out, yes!!

[@elvwood]

Nice reaction! You mentioned Geoff Castellucci of VoicePlay - he also has a version of Misty Mountains on his solo channel which is well worth checking out. I like both versions - they are quite different, so it's not a case of best and second best. Geoff's has half as many singers providing voices, but I suspect you might be in for some more melting...

[@musikbyjh]

Thank you, I'll def check Geoff out!

[@marleeni1970]

Love this song even the movie version...is the dwarves singing about going back to their Mountain home in Hobbit 1. Tim is just.......Tim, and Peter has a beautiful voice. Love your reactions!

[@musikbyjh]

Thank you so much!! Appreciate you taking time to watch and drop this nice comment. These make my day, really!!

[@kimmillard6915]

Your in for a real treat here soon. After you gave heard Tim Foust low range. I’m not gonna give it away but you’ll enjoy it. Just follow the Home Fries next video suggestions.

[@musikbyjh]

Can't wait!

[@RainbowMaille]

Peter Hollens is amazingly talented in his own right and he collabs with some of the best, check out Peter & Avi doing Black is the Color of my True Love's Hair

[@ArleneAdkinsZell]

Great reaction! I love their voices together and with all the layers, at times it reminds me of a Gregorian chant.

[@justkaron]

This is a song directly from the Hobbit book.

[@musikbyjh]

Makes sense, thank you!!

[@anitawright7169]

Tim is so very awesome! Peter Hollens is awesome as well. Love your reaction!

[@ronfuqua2117]

to get an idea what it is like to hear Tim live check out a live video called Tim's vibrations the sound quality is not the best but you will get the point when you watch it

[@musikbyjh]

Will do, thanks for the tip!!

[@dagmar.6954]

This is my favorite version of this song. The contrast in voices is beautiful. Peter in the higher tenor ranges & then paired with the true natural bass voice of Tim. And that last dragon's breath note is truly remarkable & how long he sustains it. Peter is a master at layering voices. Peter & Tim have collaborated on quite a few other songs & they are all beautiful. Please check out "Sound Of Silence", "Bridge Over Troubled Water", "Greensleeves", "Fire & Rain", "Teach Your Children", "Sunshine On My Shoulders", "You Can Close Your Eyes", "And So It Goes", "Blackbird", "You've Got A Friend". They recently released a duet album.

[@musikbyjh]

Thank you for watching and for the other suggestions!! Many on the list, many new additions. Appreciate this!

[@tygerbrite]

If you're going to continue your journey into HF through appreciation of the low notes, you should see soon their "Man of Constant Sorrow" and "Ring of Fire" (with Avi Kaplan of PTX); and for the bass's role in their harmonies, songs like "How Great Thou Art" and "Helplessly Hoping."

[@KeatingChick]

Peter was filmed in my home state, Oregon, and Tim was filmed in the Caribbean. Home Free and Peter have collaborated a lot. I love the U2 I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For cover that they did. Would love to see you react to that one. Thanks for going down the Home Free rabbit hole with us!

[@nancynelson9860]

This is sooooo good!

[@stanmann356]

This song is from J.R.R. Tolkien's book The Hobbit, and was featured in the recent movie as well. It is the story of how the dwarf kingdom of Erebor was attacked and destroyed by the dragon Smaug.

[@chrisbateman5358]

Peter is the absolute master of layering and Tim has learned well from their collaborations. I encourage you to check out more of their stuff and for Tim alone check out his cover of "Will You Still Love Me / Stay" (kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpOxapWdrLdjeqs). And Oh By The Way.... this song was from the movie The Hobbitt.

[@debrafujioka9792]

Great reaçtion ☺️ Thank you

[@musikbyjh]

Thank you too!

[@donnastupka7507]

🤣 Love this one! So beautiful! Great reaction!

[@Ameslan1]

Tim Foust has the most incredible 5+ octave range. That last note is #G1 Subharmonic which is very low. I have heard Tim go up high as A5 which is high tenor. Yes this is my favorite version of "Misty Mountains" from The Hobbit. If you want to hear "Misty Mountains" with ALL BASS singers singing this, you can react to "Misty Mountains" by The Weathermen. If you want to hear the deepest bass voice sing (yes even lower bass than Tim Foust), then react to The Bass Singers of Tik Tok sing "Hoist the Colors" sea shanty song from "Pirates of the Carribean" on The Bobby Bass KZbin Channel!

[@GrandmasGotGraceLW]

Same way, here, about that last note. You should hear him LIVE!!! Yikes! 😀 Not too surprising that you "saw" this as a movie (love that you did...I tend to see songs that way, myself). It's from "The Hobbit - An Unexpected Journey." What I love about it is that Peter came up with a great way of showing men from two completely different backgrounds, claiming and going after "the same treasure." Another one by Peter and Tim that you might like to react to, is their rendition of "Greensleeves." It really shows Tim's lovely, flexibility. Just wonderful! Thank you for a wonderful reaction.

[@janarookswood4395]

This was done in two locations on the same day. Peter was in Oregon and Tim was in the Cayman Islands. Peter layered his part 117 layers and I don't know how many times Tim was layered. This song is from "The Hobbit".

[@williemcd]

Great to see reactions from someone with the technical background on the production side....I've a number of reactors I follow that provide that level on the voice side....Charismatic, Schnell, Julia, Peter etc....but few have the background in production.

[@musikbyjh]

Thanks for watching AND the thoughtful comment, Willie. I appreciate you!

[@christyeckert3115]

When I heard this the first time I was shocked at that last note. Did you see the camera shaking with that last note.

[@musikbyjh]

I totally believe the camera shake - that last note even shook the camera man 🤣

[@christyeckert3115]

@@musikbyjh I saw them back in October live, I'm not joking when I say the whole place vibrates when he hits those low notes. He has blown sound systems

[@scloftin8861]

The other low: Avi Kaplan with Pentatonix and then on his own ... and featured in Ring of Fire with Home Free. Tim just looks like a dwarf from PJ's movies. Thanks for reviewing.

[@musikbyjh]

I'll def have to check out. Thanks for watching!!

[@michaelernst3731]

IF you Watch and pay attention in the last 20 seconds Tim's Shoulders you will SEE the Camera SHAKE !

[@lauragreen5622]

Tim and Peter have done several songs together

[@jamanga59]

I understand that both men made over 100 layers to make that sound so full. They sound so good together. I was hoping that Peter would join Home Free when Austin left but he has a family that I'm sure he wouldn't want leave as much as he would have to as a member of Home Free and Bastien has done a good job of filling out the sound.

[@sherryarflin726]

Masterpiece!!

[@jenniferparker5189]

Geoff (Jeff) from Voiceplay can also get really low. Also the Bass Gang; all 4 of them are very skilled in their bass range. In fact their latest release features Tim! One of the members of the Bass Gang is also an awesome reactor, Peter Barber. He not only gives reactions, but he will analyze a lot of the technical points as well.

[@musikbyjh]

Thanks, Jennifer!! I'll def have to checkout Peter's reactions. LOVE to geek out on technical stuff, so this will be fun!

[@williemcd]

I think Peter has a crush on Avi....

[@justkaron]

@@williemcd if he does, he has very good taste. I mean Avi is....well...Avi. You should be able to look in dictionary under magical being and find pic of Avi Kaplan. Thrilling to see Avi seemingly so happy these days.

[@tvadakia]

These are a few of my favorite things: Peter Hollens, Home Free, Ren, Jinjer, Opeth, Ryan Upchurch, Tom MacDonald, Pentatonix. You’ve got a good start on my list.

[@musikbyjh]

Great list!

[@rebeccagibbs8794]

I'm learning, but I heard what you did there, talking about the panning. 😉 Luv this, luv your reactions!

[@musikbyjh]

😊 thank you

[@DonnasArizonaAdvenrures]

Thorin Oakenshield (A Dwarf Prince) sings that song in the first movie in The Hobbit trilogy. LOVE Tim's version of this song.

[@rodconner9079]

Ummm == yeah!!! They pair very well and Peter fits right in with HF too. I see others mentioning Tim's SOLO stuff and other Peter collabs --- hold off please!!! Usually "we" like for several (10 to 12 or so) vid reactions of HF by reactors before dropping a big one on ya that makes you go WTH!?! Although there are plenty of HF content without getting to the "Big One" --- But "What you know", before getting too far --- may change what you THINK you know :) !!!! "MAYDAY" it is significant. Once you do it, that opens everything up to do "Snow Globe", Tim's SOLO stuff, and/or Tim's other collabs with Peter. Be Safe

[@kimmillard6915]

There are a couple neat KZbin videos on Tim’s lowest notes; 1. 22 times Tim Foust goes sub woofer. 2. Tim Foust vibration and 3. Tim blows out sound system All not great quality but fun to watch

[@judithboggs2196]

You should check out Peter's own body of work. I highly recommend, "I See Fire" and "Hellfire!" In Misty Mountains Peter has over 120 layers. The "choir" is all him and, as was said at the beginning, every sound you hear is made by voice. He is awesomely talented with a wide genre of music and collaborations. Besides which, he is a humble, gentle, loving soul.

[@musikbyjh]

What a good guy. I'll def check out more of Peter's work. Thank you!

[@billsturm9225]

Others have said that Peter is a "master of layering" which is true but he is also very involved in music engineering so while he has an amazing voice with a ridiculous range, he approaches his arrangements from an audio engineering standpoint of how to fill the gaps and what the mix will sound like. This is why many of his songs have over 100 vocal layers. Peter also helps out newer musical content creators because he likes to give back. I highly recommend a dive into his content.

[@danmadison1244]

This is from the movie The Hobbit, an unexpected Journey.

[@musikbyjh]

Thanks, Dan!!

[@janikarall2673]

I love how the camera shajes on Tims ladt note.

[@musikbyjh]

Me too!!!

[@doloresburns3301]

That note gets everyone!! I don't think any of the basses, except Geoff Castalucchi, can carry off a melody at that low range. They do a great version of Sound of Silence.

[@terimingle8957]

Tim & Peter have a duet album out! It’s amazing

[@marysorensen6302]

Love it

[@terij268]

Thanks for your reactions. Peter Holland and Home Free do several collaborations on songs. In fact HF does collaborations with several artists that wrote the songs. I would like you to do a reaction to Crazy life. They use LEGOS in this one.

[@musikbyjh]

Thanks so much for the super thanks!!! I'll add to the list!

[@kevinboothe9991]

Tim summoned his inner dragon!

[@shirleynoble685]

The Pacific Northwest where Peter was living when this was made (I live there as well) would have been almost as good as New Zealand as the setting for the Lord of the Rings. Forests deep, snow capped volcanic peaks, miles of nearly unbroken forests on the western side of the Cascades, dry channeled scablands lands on the eastern side suitable for Mordor. I’m not sure exactly where Peter’s background was filmed but it was definitely in an area of eroded lava flows. Breathtaking. You could say the same for the song. Peter’s arrangement does Tolkien’s own poetry justice.

[@patriciaboehringer5028]

That song is actually from the hobbit also Geoff can go low but tim can sustain that low note for much longer

[@nancynelson9860]

Avi Kaplan, the guy that left the Pentatonix goes very deep.

[@jq5609]

Try Chance ( from Home Free) + the Fox & Hound. Their cover of 'Hurt' is truly beautiful ❤

[@melissaevans3584]

Goeff Castellucci is the bass from Voiceplay and he also does a cover of this song! See how low he gets too!

[@lesliepiel9998]

Check out the bass gang tim did a colab with them on hooked on a feeling

[@sianne79]

Oh goodness. I assume you're doing Geoff Castelucci's version too?

[@musikbyjh]

I think so after so many comments said to...it's learning for me. Thank you!

[@jannekristinehubenettekris1601]

Just you wait until the season for christmassongs are comming :D You are in for several treats :D

[@musikbyjh]

Guess what?! Next Friday I'm holding Home Free Christmas in July and have a great lineup!! Hope you like it. ✌🏽

[@jannekristinehubenettekris1601]

@@musikbyjh "Can you hear what I hear" I allways start the season with that song :D And then Snowglobe :) Oh my, I can`t wait :D

[@michelledisque5926]

U want more bass check out "The Bass Gang"

[@DeerlyMusical2]

Tim's range: G0-A5. Geoff's range: B0-A5. Matt's range: G#1-F5.

[@StevenEverett7]

Although Tim is my favorite bass singer Geoff Castellucci of Voice Play runs a very close second. He has his own home page and has done a ton of great songs.

[@nancynelson9860]

It's a poem by J R R Tolkien from the Hobbit

[@musikbyjh]

Thanks!! I learned after the fact. Appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@justkaron]

They are elves from The Hobbit.

[@musikbyjh]

Makes sense, thank you!!

[@janegreene2838]

The Bass Gang is a group of 4 bass singers you might enjoy. I think Geoff Castelucci is a deeper bass than Tim (IMHO). Matt from Pentatonix has a nice rich sound, and Avi Kaplan also has a velvety rich deep bass voice.

[@CharlesStiltner]

I once heard it called dragons breathe.

[@lindahansen-caughell]

This song was in the Hobbit movie, you know The Lord of the Rings movies.

[@dbugs58]

Check out Geoff Castellucci 16 tons

[@changlyn100]

Tim, Geoff and Avi have around the same range. Avi is a basso profundo. Geoff's voice is loud. Tim has the nicest timber to his voice and he can sing as low as both Geoff and Avi. Their voices are all different and how they use them, Tim has a lot of control over his voice.

[@Laura_Martin42]

Avi and the Voice Play guy can both go very low, but I prefer Tim's tone. His voice quality is more clear than the other two.

[@kurtz260]

Geoff Castellucci sings it with a similarly bass note and i prefer Geoffs version. Just a preference, id never complain about either version and i am casting no shade

[@musikbyjh]

Thanks for this! Lots of similar comments about Geoff...I def will check out. ✌🏽

[@TheDivayenta]

This is from The Hobbit. Isn’t it gorgeous?

[@musikbyjh]

So beautiful!!

[@michaelreynolds1308]

I think this is a song from lord of the rings or something like that

[@todem6914]

Sing me a song from Dark Tenor and the singer of Feuerschwanz qas amazing, too

[@todem6914]

Or Superperforatorsong from Schuh des Manitu And the Ouvertüre from 2Cello

[@martinrinne2588]

This is ok but if you want to see and hear perfection listen to Geoff Castellucci's Far over the Misty Mountains Cold from last year (2022). it is amazing!

[@musikbyjh]

I'll check it out!