Reacting To 2 Country Boys Singing Opera by Austin Brown & Rob From HomeFree (Did I Like It)

[@glennastadler2523]

Austin said he went back and re-recorded another sound track of his part because Rob's performance was perfect.

[@racing2cat]

I recommend "Listen to the Music", HF's Doobie Brothers cover. 🙂

[@beadwright]

These boys are magic together. It blew the minds of their fans who had no idea about Rob's operatic voice. It's time to go back to the entire group, Try In The Blood by Home Free.

[@lisamitchell7317]

The look from Austin to Rob was cues. To make sure he he was entering correctly. Its hard to sing duet with a trained opera singer if youre not one yourself. Robs training is why he sounds as smooth as butter especially on "blue aint your color".

[@sharonmortimer3843]

This was all Austin's idea and he had to convince Rob to do it. Rob was trained classically in college. He had not sung Opera in over 15 years. I'm so glad that he convinced him to do this. Austin was trained in musical theater but also classically too. Enjoyed watching your reaction to this song.

[@jkilmon]

My introduction to Nessun Dorma (Turandot) was in 1948 on an RCA Victor wind up of Enrico Caruso. There was a number of lyric tenors over the decades but it took Luciano Pavarotti (which is on KZbin) at a concert to bring back the goose bumps. Rob has the tessitura and the tone of a great lyric tenor and Austin is close to tenor altino. I am glad I happened upon this channel with a reactor who knows his stuff.

[@teresacartwright5406]

In an interview with Patrol Gaming Austin said that he really wanted to show off "opera Rob" but Rob said he wouldn't if Austin didn't sing it with him. Austin went on to say that he thought he'd been okay but that Rob had been fantastic. I love the way they support each other and actively promote other singers (such as Brooke Eden, Texas Hill, the Bass Gang, etc.). When you watch Home Free's live videos, watch their hands & their eye contact!

[@lazylady8591]

Perhaps you would enjoy Brother with Home Free larping. This video was Adam's idea. Adam is a fervid D and D player who is often the Dungeonmaster. The guys of Home Free are basically nerds so that is probably one of the reasons they are friends with Voiceplay . The thing is that I am not a great fan of country or opera, but Home Free is so talented that I listen to them sing anything and I love it. They could probably sing the dictionary and it would sound great

[@marshaoflaherty8421]

I hear you, and completely agree! They aren't hard on the eyes either!

[@lisaseverance6785]

Fun fact about this. Austin knew Rob was trained in opera. So he pushed for Rob to do this with him. Rob agreed and Austin was so surprised by Rob's tracks that he pushed himself to better match what Rob had delivered. Austin is much mote familiar with musical theater vocalization though he did have some opera training. So basically, Austin pushed further into the operatic style to match Rob's performance. Rob was so incredibly nervous about this as he hadnt sung like this in years and never for the Home Free fans. But it was beautifully done. I always suspected Rob's opera voice was impressive as you can hear it "leak" out a bit whenever he needed the broader sound, like in the Sea Shanty Medley.

[@suebee4843]

It's great to see a reactor who is able to honestly critique a genre they don't particularly care for. The other day, I watched a reactor give a thumbs down to this Rob/Austin video simply because they did not like opera, totally ignoring the quality of the performance. Shame on them and good on you for doing it right.

[@minneyruth]

💯💯

[@leslieoneal4464]

Yeah, I got seriously dogged in those comments (by the reactors) because I said the same thing! Hah Those guys just rate how much they "like" a song; nothing to do with the actual performance. I have noticed from previous videos that they have VERY little actual musical knowledge and not much of an ear. Drives me kind of nuts. I mean, the whole point of doing these reactions is to open yourself to music you wouldn't normally listen to! And any person who could give this performance a thumbs down is insane. 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@suebee4843]

@@leslieoneal4464 Totally agree. Wonder how long they will last before everyone figures it out? I didn't leave a comment but was tempted to point to "That Singer Reactions" as the way it should be done, boys. I had already unsubscribed before the opera video. Wished I could have done so again!

[@leslieoneal4464]

Glad I'm not the only one!! 👍

[@leslieoneal4464]

Oh! Forgot to say that I've been following "ThatSinger" for a very long time! I love him!

[@terrichristenson432]

Loved your analysis of their performance !!! I am enjoying all your Home Free reactions, please more and more Home Free.

[@peggybischoff2672]

I enjoyed your reaction. Thank you for watching this video. I would love to see you react to Bring Him Home, with Austin .

[@marshac7738]

Such a treat! But seriously, Rob sounds like a different artist than we hear when he sings with Home Free! I don't care for opera, but these two "tried" and did what I didn't expect--they made me want to watch it over and over again. Who knew? 🤭

[@changlyn100]

This is so good. Rob is classically trained in Opera. Austin is classically trained in Music Theatre. Rob is amazing. They can sing anything. I'm not into Opera but I would listen to this every day. The talent is amazing.

[@stanrock2225]

These 2 can do it all. This is why Home Free is so good. The talent in this group in unmatched.

[@pennygarrity386]

Years ago Rob's vocal coach said he would have a HUGE career in opera. Thank God he joined HF. Great reaction but the best I've seen so far was from a Italian opera singer/reactor. She said she not only forgot they weren't opera singers but she forgot they weren't Italian.

[@marshaoflaherty8421]

LOL

[@georgefisher1995]

The difference between Opera and Musical Theater, is where you compare Rob’s open mouth position to Austin’s tighter projection. Really only a difference in technique. Austin does a solo of “ Bring Him Home” from Le Miserable. That is equally chilling, and Musical Theater. (There two versions out. Look for his solo, with piano accompaniment. In the Live version, he was under the weather, and didn’t use his full range.

[@lynnsoeth5301]

36 reactors and counting and the initial jaw drops are identical! So much fun to watch!

[@larrywright3132]

Rob was trained in opera in college and Austin was trained in music theater. It was Austin who talked Rob into doing this since it had been over 15 years since he had done any opera. It’s funny, but Austin had to look to Rob for cues in this.

[@vickiadkins9844]

This shows the pure talent that I involved in the group Home Free!!

[@victorcowboywest]

There it is, the face of surprise and amazement, as was one the face of every reactors, from the first time it was released 🕊🖖🏾

[@Indigo_moon]

If you've ever heard Rob on a live recording (or in person) then you can hear that he has incredible resonance coming from his chest when he sings, especially with the lower notes. You don't hear it at all in their music videos. I'm imagine they toned it down in production with this video too. I can't imagine what he sounds like singing this live. You should go back and listen to his normal singing voice to see the drastic difference between the two. I think that's why everyone was so shocked. Not only does he have a fantastic operatic voice but he sounds nothing like he normally does with HF. Thx for the video! More Home Free.... pleeeease 😁

[@margfried8796]

and if you hear Rob live without a microphone you hear how powerful his voice is.

[@denise_landry]

Thanks - really enjoying your reactions! 🖤🍟

[@patrickhumphreys5851]

These guys are nothing but amazing with Robs operatic training and Austen's musical theater training I'm really glad that they did this to open the door to young artists to explore new Avenues, great job guys

[@smokedbrisket3033]

Big fan of Home Free. Dude, you have SO gotta listen to the different things they do. Tim Foust, their bass...holy crap man. I swear that dude can hit an honest to God D1, and sounds good doing it. Listen to their cover of "Man of Constant Sorrow." Austin and Rob are fantastic, but Tim gets a verse and holy shit dude. I'm a bass, and on a good, warmed up day, I can hit C2. Tim is the shiznit. Also, would be way cool to do a reaction on Colm McGuiness singing "Misty Mountains" from The Hobbit. That guy will absolutely freak you out.

[@pamscarr8696]

Rob is classically/operatically trained. Austin is trained in theatrical vocals. Another Classically/operatically trained vocalist who does not sing opera is Avi Kaplan. He was trained, and had already received a hire letter from The L.A. Opera House to be their Basso Profundo. He received a call from Scott Hoying of Pentatonix the next day to join them as their bassist in the NBC A Capella sing off. He chose PTX and remained with them for 6 years. Now he writes his own sound as a solo artist.

[@geniej9093]

I see them working as they always do. Meaning they are a group dynamic a Capella type guys. What's best for the song production is how it goes.

[@kmwwrench]

I love this. It was so unexpected. They were both so nervous about this. They were afraid the fans wouldn't like it. As if. Loved the look on your face when Rob took off.

[@Traci2000]

I've heard Pavarotti do this, of course, but I never expected it to sound so amazing with these two. Rob in particular, really blew my socks off! I knew he had a background in opera, but by the way his voice usually sounds, I never could've expected this gorgeous tone. Just beautiful! ❤ Edit** just wanted to tell you that VoicePlay has an Aca top 10 where they cover that Bad Guy song you were talking about. I think it's the top songs of 2018 but don't quote me on that

[@gk5891]

Rob's training emphasized Clasical Opera and Austin's emphasized Musical Theater. They both are very versatile singers when it comes to technique.

[@dwanemarsh4378]

Oh, a bit of "late" news...Rob trained in opera. You can sure tell, and he has a great voice for it.

[@dagmar.6954]

I have never been a big fan of opera except maybe some Andrea Bocelli & a few others. But I have always appreciated the talent it takes to sing opera. I was pretty impressed with Rob & Austin's version of Nessun Dorma. I have heard this famous song done by Pavarotti. I think I was more surprised by Rob's range & powerful delivery than even Austin's. Pretty good for a couple of country boys! Nice to see them dressed up in suits & looking classy.

[@sandyleewhite]

*This is why music is such an amazing language, all in itself.......* I do not understand one word they sang, but I felt every lyric, every note, and every emotion, which says a lot about their amazing artistry, talent & delivery❣❣❣ Really enjoyed your breakdown & analysis, and especially loved that you were open enough to listen, & appreciate their talent 😊

[@teresacartwright5406]

I think Home Free's video of Austin's original "Remember My Name" would really speak you or any aspiring artist.

[@lynfl9814]

Wow! Incredible to hear them singing opera. They are so talented. Great to know them on a whole other level.

[@jill9837]

Another opera trained singer that you haven't reacted to that you might enjoy is Avi Kaplan, the original bass for Pentatonix. He left PTX is 2017 and has been doing solo work since 2019. His voice is just amazing and his music, 99% original, is amazing. Most start with Change on the Rise but anything he does is great

[@bernieregnier4500]

This presentation just makes me smile 20 miles wide with a very happy heart!!!! ❣ The phenominal talent that Home Free from every artist of this group is impeccable and vast. I have never known a group to have this level of vocal gifting ever. They have no limitation in what they can bring to the vocal world. 💯❣

[@christinestromberg4057]

I do enjoy country music but not a big opera fan. However, this is the most enjoyable version of this piece I've ever heard. They stunned a lot of people with this. It isn't totally operatic, though Rob's is more so. but that's why I like it I think. It's a kind of crossover sound. from Austin. Well done, boys. I read that Austin made a first attempt, then heard Rob's track and went back and did it again, more seriously. :)

[@pamelagoodman7559]

I just learned that what we call an Operatic voice is more properly known as classical voice training.

[@dawnsnewhope]

I also don't really like either opera or country, but I'm still hooked!

[@annicajakobsson]

Love your reaction, it’s a pleasure to watch your jaw drop! Can you please make some playlists? I recently found your channel and I’m trying to catch up on your videos, playlists would make it so much easier!

[@babyfry4775]

So good. I thought I was going to be rickrolled and then this happened. Ha! I knew Rob studied opera but that was years ago. Austin majored in musical theater. Both are so good. Love it. Good reaction!

[@caseyl9906]

More like apple jelly and grape jelly voices🤣They mesh their sounds so well on not just this but everything that Home Free does.

[@anitawright7169]

This is so very awesome! I almost fell off my chair! They did this so very well! Love your reaction!

[@hlbjazz]

This makes me cry every time - and I don't speak Italian. But they make it so beautiful. Thank you for your reaction.

[@lkayh]

Dude, I could listen to Rob sing like that all day. I love hearing Austin branch out of country as well. Country isn’t my thing, but I do like opera. OK, so metal is generally not my thing. How about you react to either Jinjer’s Pisces Live Session (DO NOT DO ANY PRIOR RESEARCH), or Jonathan Young’s Hellfire?

[@terimingle8957]

What amazing talent!! So glad you liked it. Great reaction!!!❤

[@rebeccamead4557]

Lol, I loved the relationship between Mac & Cheese on Nickelodeon and watched the show with my youngest! Loved the reference😊

[@brendasorenson6186]

I. Do. Not. Like. Opera. Having said that, I do appreciate the talent that hard work that goes into opera, and I occasionally listen to this. Kudos to Rob and Austin for doing the unexpected and for showcasing Rob's incredible voice. (We already knew Austin could really sing.)

[@karinfichtner7479]

BTW...that was some very astute observations in your reaction.

[@nanadeborah8717]

I knew you would like it. Austin is a lyric tenor and Rob is a dramatic tenor. Rob was classically trained in opera in college. That was his major. He hadn't sung opera in 15 years. His dad loved opera and he grew up with it. He gave this to his Dad for Father's Day last year. Austin majored in musical theater,and had some classical training. This is amazing. I listen to it all the time. Reminds me of my Italian Grandmother. She always played opera and Italian singers. Thanks for your review!

[@vkinney2000]

Thank you so much for reacting to this video. I have heard this song many many times by different singers & knew what to expect. It gave me goosebumps when I heard it but I literally cried when I heard the last note. There's nothing that these guys can't sing or genres that they can cover. I just figured as a singer yourself, that you would appreciate the complete 180 turn that led to this video. Again, I thank you so much for reviewing this. It made my day!

[@davidleatherneck]

Well, good job. I had our Maestro, back in 1964, that said to us, if we can't appreciate something about all music/song, you can't really appreciate music. Thanks.

[@jillchamberlain6478]

Love your reaction, as much as their singing!!

[@glendapass4613]

Sweetie, did you know when you hear something you really like, your face goes red. I love watching you do that

[@ronfaulkner3925]

Fantastic reaction and analysis. Loved it.

[@minneyruth]

Thank you for reacting to this ❤❤

[@denisehaukkala9742]

My favorite group for giving a contrasting approach to an iconic song is Post Modern Jukebox. They make vintage covers sound like it's the original. Ex. radiohead Creep or guns n Roses Sweet Child of Mine become classic jazz. Or Aerosmith's Dream On becomes a 60s orchestral big band song Spice Girls wannabe becomes Andrew Sisters

[@KayOhio]

I absolutely love this! I’ve listened to it, probably 50 times and I’m not even a fan of opera! And for that matter, I’m not a country fan either except for Home Free! And no one is better than Home Free!❤❤❤ I liked your reaction!

[@marshaoflaherty8421]

You got it, babe! They sound, look, and act amazing! They are the BEST!

[@TheDivayenta]

Rob’s got that chiaroscuro! He’s magnificent!❤

[@changlyn100]

I think we would all like to hear you sing! Why don't you pick a song and let us here your classically trained talent!

[@patriciaemeigh4370]

Loved your knowledgeable critique.

[@gavinshaw6103]

I would recommend watching Maggie Renee or Peter Barber when appreciating this as 2 people trained in opera appreciate these guys listening to this.

[@richarddaugherty8583]

Thanks for a very insightful review! You picked up on stuff other reviewers missed (even the opera reviewers). I loved the look on your face when they started singing, in Rob's first solo, and then Austin's first solo!

[@sag2horses]

SO AWESOME TOGETHER, BEAUTIFUL

[@cheryljohnson733]

Rob is amazon and everything is perfect!

[@n4sir804]

they did GREAT DANG i would to hear more

[@glendamcgrady1244]

Enjoyed your vocal examples!

[@jeffreyjacobs390]

JOSH GROBAN ??? Josh is a Good crooner and good range tenor .... AUSTIN is a TENOR 3 and can sing Etta James "At Last" in the same key. Rob has the prettiest voice not on a woman ! Together they give Musical Theater a new standard ..... INCREDIBLE. GBjj

[@cardbuddy4988]

Great reaction and breakdown. 😊

[@janhankins911]

Always concentrate on the "song" (not the genre)! People who "don't like opera" usually haven't given opera a chance. Opera has given us some of the most beautiful music in this world.

[@pamelagoodman7559]

Yes you have been putting HF country on your playlist for some time; essentially communicating that you do like country. Here comes your opera.

[@racing2cat]

Great reaction Mayze! 🙂❤

[@tommieev5589]

Blues Traveler with Dirty Heads & Rome Ramirez "Vagabond Blues"

[@zannebrazeau]

they did a awesome job

[@jessicahedman3048]

even if you dont like opera as is- its a genre that stills affects you and gets a huge reaction from you...

[@bjspeck4337]

When VoicePlay did Nothing Else Matters, I sighed. I'd lived 72 years without Metallica and now because I truly love VoicePlay, I sat down to listen to NOISE. Boy, was I wrong. I loved it, went off to find Metallica's version. It was good, but not like VoicePlay I was impressed with how much Geoff did to honor what Metallica had done while putting VP's stamp on it. Loved that they were dressed in black, so was the stage, because the album that was on was the Black Album. So now before I turn my nose up at stuff, I'll listen to it, then if necessary, turn up my nose.

[@gavinshaw6103]

New song to try outside your style. Pisces by Jinjer

[@georgefisher1995]

I HATE OPERA! …. CAN’T STAND OPERA! CAN’T STOP LISTENING TO THIS! DIRECTLY ON MY PLAY LIST!!! Don’t speak Italian, no clue what they are saying! My emotions are strummed none-the less. Scary good!

[@lazylady8591]

You want to expand your exposure to different types of music, have you ever heard of Weird Al Yankovich? He does parodies of hit songs. During the eighties, no singer was officially a star until Weird Al had made a parody of their hit song Weird Al is extremely talented. He can write great lyrics, rap, dance, and sing. Plus he can play the accordion. He never did a song without the singer"s permission. Some of his videos show people who later became major stars before they were famous. Often Weird Al will make you burst out laughing. Some of his videos are also educational. He is unique in what he does Some of his songs;. Living with a Hernia, Aluminum Foil, Amish Paradise , Eat It, Tacky, Fat, Like a Surgeon, White and Nerdy, Word Crimes, Perform this Way

[@CrimFerret]

Opera is a lot more fun if you check out the stories they tell first. This is from Turandot. Secondly, check the translation of the lyrics for this. I think you'll appreciate it more. I didn't think I liked opera until I met somebody who'd become a good friend who is an opera singer. It turns out I just didn't understand opera. The music tells some of the most messed up stories you'll ever read.

[@bella-xp7qd]

Rob said the only way he would do this was if Austin joined him

[@changlyn100]

Austin sings in three Octaves. Rob has a larger range. They are both fantastic tenors. But Rob can sing this type of music from his chest lower.

[@karinfichtner7479]

But you are trying out for a rock opera. 😏

[@georgefisher1995]

Interesting comment. Phantom of the opera is not opera, but musical theater. Not the same at all.

[@Mayze1224]

Just for research purposes, what is the difference between the 2 so I know for next time

[@u.s.veteranandpatriot7511]

teamwork ?

[@u.s.veteranandpatriot7511]

broaden your skills- learn to sing country

[@jimhall4309]

You do not know what are saying

[@Mayze1224]

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