(Reaction) Home Free - Folsom Prison Blues

[@DennisKovacich]

“Oh, no. Don’t do this to me, Tim. Please!” I’m calling BS. You know perfectly well that’s half the reason you watch Home Free!

[@whatitdodave]

Guilty!

[@jamespauldelashmit2173]

I LOVED it when he said, "No Tim, Don't do it to me!"

[@jerrikeefer8219]

Only half @Dennis Kovacich?

[@DennisKovacich]

Jerri Keefer, it’s an estimate.

[@jerrikeefer8219]

Dennis Kovacich 😂🤣

[@AprilHinsley]

When Tim hits those CRAZY LOW NOTES ... I get goose bumps like you wouldn't believe. I really like how they gave this song a little quicker and upbeat. Johnny Cash was amazing in his own right, but Home Free seems to constantly take these songs to the next step. Love them all!

[@nolanfella17]

You hit that vocal fry brother

[@olabergvall3154]

Didn't he just! That was very close

[@natebailey99]

It was a mix of a fry and a chest note, it wasn’t just the popping of the fry but not quite a growl. It’s an E1 which is the same as the subharmonic that Geoff Castellucci hits at the end of Oogie Boogie’s Song and his single blackbird

[@wALkEr-gd9ff]

@@johndeeregreen4592 He can't do an E1 in pure chest.

[@sushantrao9519]

Exactly. This deserves to be pointed out. Good job at hitting the note and good job at informing him. 😊

[@susanwillingham5770]

That final note is unbelievable...the man has a bottomless voice! And a big thanks to whoever did Tim's lighting...he looks absolutely demonic.....

[@jmbmusic1]

You were basically right, but that low note was actually chest-fry, a mix of chest voice and fry, but he is able to make it sound really awesome!

[@andrewstutts5753]

Tim is so good, im not even sure if he had to use a vocal fry on that note. whats crazy is, i was watching a video on instagram with him and rob and he even said that wasnt even his lowest note on a Home Free song.

[@redux1012]

Andrew Stutts ya if you raise the pitch it sounds like chest cuz it’s a consistent pitch, It actually sounds better than most of Geoff’s subharmonics if you raise the pitch. So even though it sounds a lot like chest fry the pitch is so on tune that either it’s just godly chest fry or it’s just loud chest 😂

[@wbish3]

@@andrewstutts5753 He hits a B0 in Fishin in the dark/ Boondocks.

[@jmbmusic1]

Retsdig 101 I think he‘s just getting really good at chest-fry. There is just no way that he hits that note in chest.

[@voidweaver8333]

@@jmbmusic1 ?? It's possible he could, there are singers who can sing an E1 in chest, he might already be able to, if not, he will in the future if he keeps practicing

[@Marcell0Bass]

4:52 haha I love how you anticipated it - that’s some good musical knowledge to recognise the pattern. And then your reaction to the note was amazing 🤣

[@thermometre4717]

With this note and Blackbird by Geoff Castellucci you can do an amazing bass battle !

[@Deakyfics]

@@thermometre4717 that's actually a pretty good idea

[@louf1025]

Dra-gon...breaaath! Tim! They’re all so good. Even when you called the low note, you were so amazed. Loved your reaction. But these guys pulled out all the stops on this one. Great rendition of this song.

[@Chrissy-pf5pd]

I think it's actually chest fry that Tim does there. I do know that it sounds freakin awesome. He is so good at it and that grin on his face made it even better. The whole arrangement was amazing. Well done Home Free!💕

[@BLITZMINDTV]

Chest fry and vocal fry is almost the same thing

[@hrized6816]

Clarence John Mejares not really there is a difference

[@wALkEr-gd9ff]

@@BLITZMINDTV entirely different

[@centexgal]

I love Tim's face after that low note. He grins, like "Oh yeah... I did that."

[@jamieandrews5159]

I love that smile at that massive low note of Tim's.

[@sandyleewhite]

Right, he looks like the grim reaper!!!

[@kaldurskipper6821]

I'm so late, but I LOVE not just this song but also what you mention at 3:30! Yes, this must have been an intentional move on their part to put all those shadows on Tim. Even his background is darker. I love it because he's the only one with lyrics talking about actually being glad he could just kill some for the heck of it. We don't know about the others. They could have been innocent, guilty of minor infractions, or remorseful. That grin by Tim just throws out the remorseful option in my eyes😂 That and his deep notes just make him seem so threatening and I love it for this. Someone mentioned them wanting to see Home Free, this scenario, in a movie and I second it strongly. I would love seeing each of them try these roles out and Evil Tim would be so fun

[@JustGettinBy1321]

You haven't lived until you've heard & FELT Tim hit one of those super low notes in person. It vibrates your entire body!

[@rebekahtyler7693]

I'm such a stickler for not changing the original songs up too much. And this is my favorite Johnny Cash song and they freaking killed it!!! I can't stop listening to it!!

[@carinalindberg7377]

I think this is the best they've ever been, and that's saying something. I love the original and I think they guys started true to it, put their own spin to it, brought it into the 2020's and knocked it out of the park. Thanks for a great reaction!

[@janeames1513]

honestly first time i heard this version i hated it ....but it has really grown on me and now i like it ....the boys gave it their own spin and made it funky and modern...

[@misty21411]

Austin is the one who was throwing the rap moves and singing high. Rob is the one who did the soul part. Chance and Tim were doing the low notes and Adam was doing the beatboxing

[@DravenGal]

misty21411 Adam was being less like a beatboxer and more like that one guy from the Police Academy movies! Whiiccchhh may be a reference you’re too young to get. But some people will. Basically there was an actor who could legit do ALL kinds of sound effects! Everything from telephones, to a police radio, to sirens, so much stuff! There’s probably some KZbin clips somewhere...

[@misty21411]

DravenGal Oh no Sweetie. I’m way old enough to remember that!! And I agree! I was just reminding Dave what their names were with the reference of what each Home Free member was doing during the song. BTW I’m 46.

[@DravenGal]

misty21411 Oh. You look so young! But we could have been in the same class, or one apart. But Adam really is amazing, and I swear Justin sounds like a harmonica with some of the notes he hits and that lovely “twang” in his voice!

[@misty21411]

DravenGal which one are you referring to as Justin?? Austin maybe he’s the High Tenor

[@misty21411]

DravenGal and you’re right Adam is very amazing. Austin is from Tifton, GA that’s south GA. I’m from a small town in North GA so I have the same “”twang”. Lol. Thank you for the compliment. 😍

[@loriloy7097]

I also love the heights on the mugshots definitely not correct they are so funny! Their producer is amazing.

[@belinda9696]

I love it when Tim does those basement notes! This sounded so good.

[@crystalparker789]

I love your reactions to these songs by Home Free. It reminds me of myself as I am listening to these songs for the first time.

[@kfclit1199]

this was great Dave 😂😂 that anticipation before the E1 was hilarious

[@miamidolphinsfan]

Hey Dave !!!! Another HUGE winner once again from Home Free !....BEST REACTOR !!! Dave you killed the reaction on this one today....CLASSIC when you hear Tim drop down low !!!! I love it brother :) Something tels me Dave you (like me too) will be listening to this over & over again !! GREAT STUFF ! Dave you & the family take care & have a Super Sunday !!!

[@loriloy7097]

I love the part where Adam does the shotgun sound when he said he shot the man just to see him die! Your reactions are fantastic keep up the good work!

[@terrichristenson432]

Am I dreaming or are these guys getting better and better? This quarantine music is so inovative and really good, I think I might have a new favorite !! Thanks for the great reaction !!

[@loriloy7097]

kudos to them and their producer and yes, Tim does look like the Reaper. shout out to the videographer!

[@susanwillingham5770]

Who ever was in charge of the lighting deserves a ton of praise, especially with Tim...he looks positively demonic in that last shot.

[@janeames1513]

guys listen to what Dave says about notes and textures...dude knows his stuff...if i remember correctly Dave said he studied music in college...always so spot on and that is one of about 5 reasons i love to watch Dave's reactions..the smile and personality are 2 more reasons...keep doing what it do DAVE

[@babyfry4775]

Love your reactions. You’re right - Tim is a dragon. : ) I loved this! These boys are so damn good aren’t they? Tim looked evil at the end of that note and Adam was killing the beatboxing. It was all so good and the height charts were all messed up. I’m sure they were just messing with us. Keep up the great reactions!

[@jamiemitchell8281]

Great, great reaction! I love your sense of humor and your appreciation for the talent! Tim is flat lining is out there! The mug shot costumes really rock! It does Johnny proud!

[@christiancole1128]

Tim has done subharmonics in a very limited number of things, but he still has the ability. The E1 in this song is chest fry, which is different than fry. But holy crap dude you hit the note at 5:43!!!!

[@sushantrao9519]

This deserves more sharing. He is one of the few reactors who hit that low note. Cheers, brother. 🍻

[@patriciaroggy1267]

Adam's beatboxing at its best. Tim's low notes are awesome!

[@jaceyswainston4965]

Yes Dave! I am a fellow Home Fry and I love your reaction vids! They are entertaining and informational! Your my favorite reaction channel😁😁

[@efes_art2136]

Man, I love this! Big Johnny Cash fan! Also, have you ever watched the movie "Walk the Line"? It is about Johnny Cash's life.

[@shellyegrant6420]

I really enjoyed your reaction 😄 It’s so cool to see you appreciate the special notes!

[@LadyDragonsblood]

Okay..... I finally did it.... I hit the subscribe button, and rang the bell! I am addicted to your reactions!

[@austinschrader7907]

Tim is so good when it comes to chest fry. He's like the more modern version of Tim Storms because if you listen to "Lonesome Road" covered by Tim Storms, he uses chest fry so well.

[@katheerobinson8221]

I love the song and they of course do it very well. I love when Adam does the shot gun move.

[@joy-louisegape5775]

Austin, Rob, and Chance were killing it with the vocals! Austin is the one with the longer hair, Rob is the one with the long beard, and Chance is the guy who can go low too!!

[@sharon24leigh]

I love this song, got me all shook... Great reaction, to a great song... Stay safe and keep smiling 👍💞😷💞👍

[@Chualland]

It took me a little while to realize that owoo owoo sound they were making is the sound of the train going past the prison, blowing its whistle.

[@LeandraSilvio]

Love this!! Definitely has a song vibe to it! Moonshine had a real chill vibe to it!

[@louisetemples7011]

Did everyone see that evil grin on that last drop note from Tim? Yeah! He's got it and he knows it! He was in character as a really bad criminal!

[@redux1012]

5:13 that is the best face I’ve ever seen during a reaction video! 😂😂😂 To be honest though I did the same when I first heard that low note also

[@alverond]

Johnny Cash! Glad I found you again, I thought I had subscribed to you but wasn’t. But I am now! Great reaction.

[@ZaneNicholson]

That note by Tim that you claimed was a vocal fry is actually a chest fry. The note was an E1. To my knowledge Tim has never done sub-harmonics, but I would definitely love to hear him try.

[@bewilderedgamer3615]

Honestly, Tim's style of singing is very, very good but the genre he sings wouldn't mold well with subharmonics.

[@justinholcomb5256]

I think he sings a sub E1 in Just Sing by VoicePlay :)

[@mettesrensen6116]

@@justinholcomb5256 You are right first Geoff hit a growl and Tim hit that sub like to say you take my notes i will take yours , they just wanted to make some fun with it

[@bradriley2614]

Mette Sørensen he did not do a subharmonic he confirmed it himself

[@bradriley2614]

Mette Sørensen it was chest fry mix

[@echelonafrica]

Your reaction to this song is the best, by far!!!

[@kareng1894]

Breath man! HAHA!! I thought we were going to have to reach through the screen and whack you on the back to get you breathing again. Did you catch Tim's smirk after that low note that almost did you in? I enjoyed this video and your reaction. Thanks! ^_^

[@rebeccas4899]

I think you are remembering Johnny Cash's "A Boy Named Sue." That's the story song and I am pretty sure you did a reaction to it. This is a banger from Home Free - like I expect anything else. Thanks for the reaction - great as usual.

[@michaelernst3731]

I wonder how the Late Great MIB JC would react to this version o0 ?? I think he would love it. also Tims Face was DAMN RIGHT I HIT " THAT " !!!

[@DennisKovacich]

Yeah, I love the way he hits the note, then holds it while that grin spreads across his face!

[@imaluthier218]

I agree, as someone who knows people who had personal connections to JC, I think he'd appreciate how people take his original music and make it their own the same way he did with others music, especially during his American years...purists may not like it, but open minded people will!

[@VJ_9014]

Such a fun reaction! 😀 I just love that jazzy-blues, train-rolling-along harmony & beat. Then Adam's far-off harmonica whistle just caps it off!! What a great arrangement by producer, Darren Rust! Love this! Btw: did you do their last release, "Moonshine"? Killer video!

[@vluxyscarbonitedreams7937]

Voiceplay has a really good version of Cash's "Daddy sang bass" if you're interested.

[@conniestone2806]

lol! Nobody nails a reaction with their excitement, facial expressions like you! Love this cover. Could tell you do too! So many things they are doing. They seem to get better and better even during this distancing and their arrangements and editing with them all separate is just incredible! Kudos to Darren Rust, producer too! Take care.

[@BobbyDGamer]

Im in tears!!! Ahhh good reaction as always brother!!! Keep on reacting to them nerdcore artist and the accapella as well. I love you!!!!

[@terrijohnson2159]

I love the evil smile Tim has when he hits that awesomely fantastic low note!!

[@deliajamesonhoover689]

They're all brilliant.

[@marlena.34]

Tim makes my heart flatline. Truth!

[@angelamason9840]

New Home Fry (new fan since December) story theory. Chance, Rob and Austin are way to relaxed. They confessed and cut a deal. Tim was furious and caused Adam to go to the pysch ward. 😂😂😂

[@CarlaDelk]

Love it!!! They killed it!!! So did you!!!! Great... you and them! Stay safe and healthy, have a blessed day!

[@sophienovillars8261]

I love to see you trying to imitate Tim ans Adam but it's impossible ! They're too crazy and awesome at the same time !!!

[@venus5019]

I have several favorites I enjoy. However, I love both the video & the mash up of 'Thinking Out Loud / Let's Get It On'. They work well together. I feel as if watching a staged play.

[@jankreps5115]

HF Bad Boys!!! Like the way they changed the beat! They should record Mama Tried (Merle Haggard)!! Great Reaction!!

[@trishkirkland1810]

You have the most genuine reactions! Well done! I’m a home fry!

[@carolm9647]

Lol it’s so much fun watching your reaction to these guys!!! Especially Tim of course and he looks like the real criminal in this one

[@katieoberst490]

That chest fry always hits me square through the heart!! My breath stutters and stops, so I get where you're coming from with it lol

[@sallymaria]

Yes, this definitely a Johnny Cash classic, though I must admit I'd heard of it, more than I had actually heard the song. This version sounds great, though, they've taken it and done their own version, rather than trying to copy Johnny Cash's take on it. Thank for another great reaction, I always enjoy what you have to say. You have to remember that they are still filming these separately from home, and Adam Rupp has a new baby in the house, he probably didn't have time to check with the others how they were doing their buttons. Or he was going for the psycho look with his costume as well. 😉 As for Tim, he was definitely going for scary in this one - it's amazing what some basic lighting effects will do.

[@michaelernst3731]

Tim also didnt shave either and Adam had a MAD case of bedhead.

[@DennisKovacich]

Adam had to close that top button to hide the drum kit he keeps in his windpipe!

[@indecx1878]

You actually hit the E1 with just fry yourself. Nice! Tim did it with chest-fry, but doing a good fry E1 is still really hard so good job! ;)

[@intrepid1970]

Definitely Johnny Cash's signature song. Pete Rock did a nice remix of it as well. I like that they didn't try to do a version of the original but made it their own thing.

[@Maerahn]

Not only does Adam have his jumpsuit buttoned all the way up, his suit is also the only one to still have the fold creases in them! I don't know why that amused me so much when I noticed it, but it did.

[@lynnquinn7244]

Hi Dave, love your reactions. I've watched this song quite a few times now, and this is the first time I've noticed that the height measuring lines behind them are messed up! Says Chance is only 5 feet tall, haha! Pretty sure that's wrong!

[@bethcoussou]

Wasn’t that incredible?! You hit that low pretty good, Dave!! I’m impressed! I really enjoyed that reaction!! I’m not a fan of Johnny, but the guys made it their own, like they do with every other cover to do! They work that magic that makes us like a song we normally wouldn’t listen to!

[@bekahnavarro]

Tim's face did look funny in shadow like that. I love Johnny Cash and thoroughly enjoyed this.

[@scottdarden5808]

Johnny Cash classic and they made it their own

[@scotthritz6641]

Love the song and your reaction Dave!!! What happened to the background colors that you had before??? They were cool 😎 thanks for a great reaction!! 🙌🏻

[@whatitdodave]

Eh, didn’t like them overall.

[@scotthritz6641]

What It Do That’s ok 👌🏻 Your reactions and knowledge of the video is what makes it fun to watch you!! Thanks for the reply and doing such a fun channel!! 🍺👍🏻

[@dolasfudge705]

Atta boy, Dave! It makes me feel good that you appreciate them as much as I do.

[@JamesDavis-qg4jl]

Great reaction, Dave. Loved it!

[@johnwilliams5301]

Dave, I loved your reactions, awesome as always I found another one I think you would love it. The title is 22 times Tim went sub-woofer mode

[@stonemansteveiii3135]

You knew he was singing so low he was going to go lower!!! I love that!!

[@phyllisb4634]

Your reactions are always fun and interesting.

[@imaluthier218]

Johnny wrote lots of songs with stories...that was a part of him...

[@alverond]

Also what I enjoyed is as Tim as getting into his groove, you saw it coming early and he didn’t disappoint!

[@eljefe9020]

Cash wrote this after watching a documentary inside walls of Folsom county prison it actually turned his life around. And Adam gun reloading sound is the bomb everyone misses that and the Choo choo train

[@debbiecrawford7925]

So good!!! Home free and your reaction. Keep them coming

[@frederickaltar2953]

So awesome seeing Tim doing some vocal fry, I loved it.

[@AnjeannetteMarie-Swifie4Ever]

Home Free ❤️🙌🙌

[@Chualland]

I think you are remembering "A Boy named Sue" by Johnny Cash Where he grew up named Sue and finally found his dad, then got into a major fight with him.

[@carinalundstrom7566]

I love this! Now I wanna hear Tim and Chance sing blues

[@chairde]

Johnny Cash sang this in prison and the inmates loved it.

[@matthewkaiser310]

Great job by HF once again! The Johnny Cash song you may be referring to may be "A Boy Named Sue."

[@kennethsillers2310]

the smirk on tims face is like...i am about to impress the crap out of you.

[@tarjaikola]

Adam was wearing an onesie while others had overalls! His character was in a different facility :D Absolutely loved his maniac approach!

[@lindanearing4710]

The buttoned to the top is the cannibal serial killer vibe. lol The way the light made the jump suit reflect red on his lower lip made it look like his lip had blood on it, just adding to the maniac vibe I watched Blue Ain't Your Color (they were so clean cut and handsomely turned out for that) then I watched this directly after. The contrast is jarring. They are amazing how they can go from one type of character to another. Their role playing is almost as good as their musicianship.

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

You had a great reaction to this! That was funny😊

[@venus5019]

Written & sung originally Johnny Cash. Lyrics I hear the train a comin' It's rollin' 'round the bend, And I ain't seen the sunshine Since, I don't know when I'm stuck in Folsom Prison And time keeps draggin' on But that train keeps a-rollin' On down to San Antone When I was just a baby My Mama told me, "Son Always be a good boy Don't ever play with guns," But I shot a man in Reno Just to watch him die When I hear that whistle blowin' I hang my head and cry I bet there's rich folks eatin' In a fancy dining car They're probably drinkin' coffee And smokin' big cigars But I know I had it comin' I know I can't be free But those people keep a-movin' And that's what tortures me Well, if they freed me from this prison If that railroad train was mine I bet I'd move out over a little Farther down the line Far from Folsom Prison That's where I want to stay And I'd let that lonesome whistle Blow my blues away [Cash was inspired to write this song after seeing the movie 'Inside the Walls of Folsom Prison' (1951) while serving in West Germany in the United States Air Force at Landsberg, Bavaria (itself the location of a famous prison). Cash recounted how he came up with the line "But I shot a man in Reno, just to watch him die": "I sat with my pen in my hand, trying to think up the worst reason a person could have for killing another person, and that's what came to mind."]

[@Debs_Badger]

Great reaction! Couple of things (1) that's Rob with the beard, not Earl. Earl was the bearded one in VoicePlay. (2) I believe Adam had his buttoned all the way up on purpose. and (3) you are correct, this is slowed down about 10bpm from Johnny Cash's version.

[@whatitdodave]

Dang it I got it mixed up! How embarrassing!

[@Debs_Badger]

@@whatitdodave You were excited and in the moment. 🙂 It happens.

[@DennisKovacich]

Of course Adam was buttoned up on purpose. He’s trying to hide the drum kit he keeps in his windpipe!

[@bradriley2614]

That was a mixture of chest voice and fry. Tim has been using this technique a lot lately it sounds amazing and he can go very low using it, even lower than in this.

[@tishatittle1010]

''No, Tim, no''.........hahahahahahaha, the Tim effect

[@3870TheDad]

This was from Johnny Cashes "Folsom Prison Blues". Johnny actually spent time IN Folsom Prison, California, and went back to the prison and sang this song there. This song was one that helped start the "Rock-a-Billy" movement in Country Music. Notice that the harmonies are slightly dissonant, representative of train whistle. the clap-clap that Adam Rupp does is reminiscent of wheels going over the splits in the track. This whole song is their interpretation of what Johnny would have liked if he could have had these guys as his back-ups. No, that wasn't a vocal fry, listen again. It was subharmonic!!!

[@freadadillon4071]

Oh Hell Yes! Y'all this is fire. The best version of this song ever. Did not think anyone could kill a Johnny Cash song.....but Jazus. Dayam!!!

[@tedharvick9010]

Nice reaction, Dave.

[@dianechristensen1391]

TimHas vocal range that is totally amazing he can go as high as high tenor to a lo almost godly base

[@TheDivayenta]

Dave- you too are a bass singer! Sing for us!!!!

[@chanaplotke6218]

Is that Chance who came in first? Perfect choice. Tim singing so low it makes me giggle. Love Rob's smooth "Reno" Very nice

[@foogroo]

It's okay, I myself catch me doing that exact same "Stank Face" every single time Tim goes super low. I can't help myself.