Reaction to and Analysis of "Try Everything" by Home Free

[@momD612]

That was indeed the 1st official video with Chance as a Home Free guy. I looooove it! 🥰🥰

[@davidkreacts]

A very strong start for him!

[@cattsunn]

Chance leads all the way through I Can't Outrun You and directs the video as well. The harmonies are stunning as well.

[@davidkreacts]

That's awesome! So much talent in these folks.

[@judydavis7993]

If you enjoyed Austin and Rob singing together, check out Austin's channel where the try opera, singing Nessun Dorma. I'm sure it will surprise you as much as it surprised all of us HomeFrys.

[@nancyholter5646]

it didn't surprise all of us.

[@davidkreacts]

That's on my list for sure - looking forward to it - such a beautiful song.

[@teresacartwright5406]

@@davidkreacts - Austin & Tim have duets of "My Maria" and "What's It To You" on Austin's channel and have a side project "Sweet & Low Music Co." with other artists, with whom they also do fund raising for at-risk veterans.

[@miamidolphinsfan]

Chance & the Hound & the Fox have collaborated on a number of videos...one is just outstanding and is on Chance's channel and is a cover of Wayfaring Stranger...it's such a great arrangement, and if you see it you get to hear Chance's excellent bass voice.

[@davidkreacts]

I have my eye on those videos for a future watch - they're on the (very extensive) list.

[@lindanearing4710]

Home Free makes everything better. They are the G.O.A.T. Someone once asked Adam how long it took him to learn to beat box and he answered, "I'm still learning." In my opinion, lots of people can learn to make the sounds, but to practice until it's perfect and to have the musicality to apply it artistically in the music is a whole other thing.

[@davidkreacts]

That is the BEST answer any musician can give. I love that he said that - makes me respect him even more.

[@CapriUni]

I love that they've chosen to include footage of them trying out the song "Try Everything," instead of a fully polished video as the finished product only. They're not just telling, they're also showing.

[@davidkreacts]

Yes! I don't know why I didn't think of that point, but thank you for stating it!

[@lucyFV]

Chance’s first with Home Free. You can see how happy he is 😊

[@davidkreacts]

Absolutely. It jumps off the screen! Can't blame him. :-)

[@kristindunstan172]

When they were on Season 4 of The Sing-Off, Shawn Stockman told Rob that he should never get rid of the beard. It's like his signature look.

[@davidkreacts]

Smart move - it really suits him!

[@MN_Home_Fry]

Continue to enjoy your HF reactions. Thanks This is Chances first video with them and a crowd favorite in concert. I had forgotten too that Chance is wearing his Street Corner Symphony shirt in this video. That was the group he was in prior to HF and also competed on The Sing off. The Home Fries can never get enough so keep them coming.

[@MN_Home_Fry]

Speaking of the cooperation between VP & HF, Geoff did the arrangement of the HF & Oak Ridge Boys "Elvira" collaboration.

[@mettesrensen6116]

@@MN_Home_Fry And Tim was in VP´s -- Just Sing , Rob was in -- ACA TOP 10 MOVIE THEMES

[@davidkreacts]

That's awesome - definitely didn't catch the shirt. I know of the group, but haven't heard their stuff yet - will check them out some time.

[@davidkreacts]

Yes - that's on my list - looking forward to hearing HF sing something Geoff arranged. I'll be fascinated to see how those two styles mesh.

[@davidkreacts]

Looking forward to hearing both of those.

[@joanwharff6483]

Just makes one smile the Whole song 🙃🔥‼️🎶🎵

[@davidkreacts]

Very understandable.

[@shirleykarr3554]

The a capella community is really interconnected, especially anyone who was involved with The Sing-Off. Yes, this is Chance's first video as an official band member, but he was an extra in House Party (with Austin's then-girlfriend Olena) and another party song video at a lake. Chance competed with Street Corner Symphony as their bass. He introduced Tim to Jenika, the future Mrs. Foust. The Sing-Off tour after the competition had a brutal schedule, like only eight days off in almost three months, and they formed lasting friendships. HF, VoicePlay, Emoni, and Filharmonic guys are still in contact and collaborate in various ways. VP's latest, In My Room, is a Layne variation of a Rob Dietz arrangement. Rob was one of the coaches and arrangers on The Sing-Off. The first thing the guys did on arriving here in Portland was go to the downtown Voo-Doo Doughnuts and get several of the iconic pink boxes filled with treats like Grape Ape, Dirt, The Homer (Portland is also home to The Simpsons creator Matt Groening), and the Voo-Doo Doll doughnut, to share with the crew.

[@jadaskye]

Jenika was in a band "Rosewater" led by Tim's friend Darrell (spelling may be wrong). It was Darrell who introduced Tim to Jenika. Tim mentions this in one of his "Eats" videos.

[@nightthornkvala94132]

@@jadaskye Darrell Marrier. He and Tim are so funny in the Texas Eats videos.

[@davidkreacts]

I love all of this! Thank you for all the info. :-)

[@margfried8796]

@@jadaskye that's true but Chance and Jenika were friends b4 Tim. Tim kept asking Jenika out and she kept saying no. Finally, she asked Chance if Tim was a good guy. Chance gave his approval and Jenika went out with Tim. The rest is history.

[@shirleykarr560]

@@margfried8796 Ahh, that explains the mix-up. Several sources have said that Chance introduced Tim and Jenika. At least they got the part right about Chance being acquainted with Jenika before Tim met her.

[@lucyFV]

I love that “Small fries” so cute

[@davidkreacts]

100%! That really made my heart melt.

[@nancyholter5646]

Skyland is Darren's studio. It is the lack of facial hair that makes Austin look so young. Their ability to switch voices seamlessly is nearly magical. And sometimes, unless you are watching, you don't realize immediately that it has changed. The ability to have 5 distinct voices also seem interchangeable - how can that work?

[@kmwwrench]

Hey, you're reading my mind again. Exactly right about the facial hair.

[@nancyholter5646]

@@kmwwrench knock, knock

[@davidkreacts]

Yup - looking at Adam with that thought, you are absolutely right. Totally agree on vocal switching - HF and PTX both are excellent at disguising singer shifts.

[@JoanN63]

One of Home Free greatest strengths is, that they don't need too much "show". The "simpleness" of many videos is therefore often enough. Just put them somewhere and they succeed. Their voices do the work. I love this song because all their voices come out so well here. I thought it was the first song with Chance. I think the choice to bring Chance into the group has been the best choice they could have made. He fits perfectly into the group. A really good addition. He has such a recognizable silky smooth and sexy voice. But it sure sounds great. Yes, they all sang really well. This confirms to me why they are number one for me. Someone can have such a great voice, but if it doesn't really get to me, after a few songs I'll quickly turn it off. But I can really hear Home Free all day long. And what an unbelievably freaking good one that Adam is. What great vocal sounds he does here. Not normal how good. The number one beatboxer, the best of all!!!

[@davidkreacts]

I would agree - they are so versatile that they will always be impressive, however busy or otherwise the background is. This is an excellent display of what they do, even without Tim's super-bass. Have had it confirmed that this is indeed Chance's first. Very much agreed that there is no weak link in the group - they all stand out, but also all support each other so well.

[@judydavis7993]

The Hound and the Fox have done a few collaborations with Chance that are quite beautiful. My favorite is Poor Wayfaring Stranger and an original released around Halloween called Whistling Lad. Give them a listen because they're fantastic. Thanks for your reactions and analysis. 🥰🏡🍟

[@davidkreacts]

I saw collaborations with Chance pop up around the time I did the We Three Kings reaction - I'm excited to check them out in due course.

[@KigerPony]

I love this song so much, it makes my inner small fry so happy. Normally, I am all about Tim but in this, it's all about Rob for me because to me, he gives off such a dad vibe teaching the young ones with his words and Adam in the background, giving the most amazing percussion that infects your whole being, making it hard to sit still ☺❤

[@davidkreacts]

It is fantastic. Yes, Rob's energy in this is so good, and Adam's percussion is perfectly on point.

[@kristindunstan172]

I love the fun, "bounciness" of this song and that they did it for their "small fries." For some reason, it never occurred to me that there were so many pieces of it that were specifically geared towards the kids even though they said it was done for them. That's probably another reason that they didn't stray too far from the original on this: so the kids could sing along.

[@davidkreacts]

That makes a lot of sense, actually - I didn't think of it quite in those terms, but it would definitely make it more accessible.

[@tynatyna9119]

Great guys! They always cheer me up!

[@davidkreacts]

This song is a real mood lifter, and they really nailed that.

[@pglover64]

Great cover! Awesome harmonies!

[@davidkreacts]

Absolutely.

[@lizdeken9710]

Always enjoy listening to your thoughts on the videos and always learn something.

[@davidkreacts]

Thank you! I'm very glad to hear it. :-)

[@cynthiamiller483]

I like that you recognize that this song is for children! I feel that the elements they included, like the intro, are what capture their attention. I have seen the movie a couple of times and they stay true to the song. And...they did it for the kids. I believe it's safe to say that Home Free sings for everyone. Thank you for your great analysis of this wonderful song!

[@davidkreacts]

You are welcome, and thank you so much! I would agree - they do indeed sing for everyone, and I'm here for it.

[@nightthornkvala94132]

Check out Home Free From the Vault episode 1. You get a view of behind the scenes while they were filming this. Rob can get so dramatic.

[@davidkreacts]

I will absolutely do that!

[@miamidolphinsfan]

Yes, this was Chance's 1st official song as a member of Home Free, but it's not the 1st Home Free video he was in, as that would be their cover of "Houseparty" which is really an awesome video. There also is a behind the scenes video for this video too.

[@davidkreacts]

An impressive first official outing! I will definitely check the BTS out at some point.

[@dagmar.6954]

Thanks for reacting to this older song. I love it. These guys are so talented. And Adam's beatboxing is awesome as usual. The song has a great message. It's okay to make mistakes if you can learn from them. This was Chance's first video with Home Free.

[@davidkreacts]

You're welcome - I really enjoyed it. They are fantastic, yes.

[@annebiebrich9155]

Homefree does "from the vault" which is the making of each video. You should really check the "from the vault" for this video !

[@davidkreacts]

I'm definitely going to check some of those out - love seeing how things were made.

[@dawnmanzetti1633]

Fabulous rendition 🎶❤️👏

[@davidkreacts]

It absolutely is. :-)

[@Trek1549]

Love this one, upbeat and delicious harmonies! I appreciate your visual analysis too, I hadn’t noticed they swap between shared and individual microphones 😂. (You and David Mitchell from WILTY sound very much alike).

[@davidkreacts]

Agreed! Thank you - I'm glad you enjoyed it! I think Mitchell and Jon Oliver are my two most frequent sound-alike comparisons! :-D

[@denise_landry]

Thanks David - really enjoying your Home Free reactions/analyses. 🍟

[@davidkreacts]

Thank you very much.

[@annebiebrich9155]

I love your reaction!

[@davidkreacts]

Thank you!

[@LoppyJen]

Awesome react video as always. "Try Everything" is a song I hear (usually multiple times) at work if I'm operating the carousel, and it never ceases to make me smile and sing along. (Of course, some days, the music is what keeps me sane!) I love that they keep this cover simple and don't deviate too far from it; it doesn't need to deviate as you stated in the video. It just needs... to be, if that makes sense. Also... Antici....pation?????? REALLY?????? I hope you can hear my groaning all the way from here!

[@davidkreacts]

It is a very infectiously happy song! Yes, that makes complete sense, and I agree. Yup. I heard it. #sorrynotsorry

[@babyfry4775]

It’s a fun one. One of my favorite videos of Chance is I Can’t Outrun You. Lots of bass and he directed it. Also Helplessly Hoping- amazing harmonies and Chance directed that one too. 😍

[@davidkreacts]

It is. :-) Yes, I have both of those on my list - will get to them in due course!

[@lisataylor2789]

Yes this is Chances first song with HF. Cover me up, I cant out run you, and yours are HF songs that Chance has leads in. Love watching your reactions. Keep making great content. I appriciate your channel and HF support

[@davidkreacts]

An impressive debut! Thanks for the recommendations.

[@annebiebrich9155]

Austin with no facial hair has a baby face

[@davidkreacts]

That's it - I couldn't work it out before.

[@mikkifullerton]

Antici... pation. IYKYK 🤣Enjoyable reaction as always, thank you!

[@pamelaneal6537]

Best reaction to this I have heard. You drew my attention to details I wasn't aware of but will be listening for. I love this recording.

[@davidkreacts]

Aw, thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed.

[@miamidolphinsfan]

David, as always, your analysis is soooo dang good and enjoyable to listen to, and I always learn from it too !!

[@davidkreacts]

Thank you so much!

[@minneyruth]

This is one is fun 🥰🤘🤠🤘 #PuppetMasterRupp 😁

[@davidkreacts]

Yes it most certainly is.

[@garywilliams4099]

Thanks for a great analysis! Early on they did the Ching, Ching Ching, sound and under Chance’s solo they used the sound of a banjo. You commented on the Bhang, Bhang, Bhang sound. They showed us how they do that, if memory serves, in their “Flowers On The Wall” cover. Good stuff! Keep,it up!

[@davidkreacts]

Good to know, and thank you very much.

[@caitlinseaton7546]

Their cover of “House Party” was kind of a transition video because Chris was about to leave and sang but Chance was around and thus in the video. I also highly recommend their original “Moving On” because it was the last song Chris did before leaving and it’s absolutely gorgeous!

[@davidkreacts]

Good to know - thank you. Both songs on my list. :-)

[@caitlinseaton7546]

@@davidkreacts Moving On (the a cappella version with Home Free) always hits me because it’s the last video of Chris and Adam Rupp singing together in the group they founded together. There is a video of just Chris doing the song and playing the piano with instruments in the background but while it is still lovely, it just doesn’t hit the same way.

[@LunaKat9]

Thank you for your reaction and analysis, I enjoy how positive you always are. I agree that the cooperative spirit between HF, VP, H&F (and I would add Avi) is refreshing. Another artist who cooperates with HF, with Tim, and with H&f is Peter Hollens, who merits your attention as he is exceptionally talented. I would strongly recommend you take a look at "I still haven't found" with HF, any collaboration with Tim (so many to choose from, but I would recommend "Misty Mountain, "Sound of silence", and "Green Sleeves), or for Peter alone "The parting glass" and "Into the West." 😃

[@davidkreacts]

Thank you so much for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed it. I haven't dug into Avi's work yet, but I'm looking forward to it - same for Peter. Will be checking them out in due course. Thanks for the recommendations.

[@debbiehall9091]

This is such a fun video and shows all their talents. These guys are so amazing.❤

[@davidkreacts]

It absolutely does, and yes they are!

[@carinarodebak9419]

Enjoyable analysis to take part of, as usual. Couldn't listen last night, as I had early morning work this time, but good to come home to.🤗

[@davidkreacts]

Thank you - as always, glad you enjoyed it. :-)

[@sallymaria]

I'm glad you picked up on the camaraderie between these groups, it's one of the things I've grown to love about the acapella world. I guess if your chosen musical style is all about co-operation and blending, rather than standing out, you're more likely to be the kind of person who likes collaborating rather than competing. I don't think FifGen/H+F have ever worked with VoicePlay, but they did used to make videos for Pentatonix, so that's another group link, and all of them link to Peter Hollens, as well as Street Corner Symphony.

[@davidkreacts]

Thank you - I'm glad you enjoyed my video. Ah - I don't think I knew the PTX connection, or the Hollens or SCS ones (both artists I'm yet to get to on my channel as yet).

[@sallymaria]

@David K Reacts They're not as well known in the PTX fandom, they didn't do so many videos for them - but the Daft Punk Medley is FifGen, and the Radioactive they did with Lindsey Stirling.

[@DeerlyMusical2]

I believe I read somewhere that Adam doesn't have specific music written out for him, he does his own fills,. He is so good.

[@cattsunn]

You might enjoy watching their behind the scenes video for this. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWOycn-nhLCreZY

[@davidkreacts]

Thank you - yes, that would be very interesting to watch.

[@carolyntaylor7]

You had problems with your light - I had internet problems watching your analysis. It took me 2 days to watch! Loved your analysis! Spent countless HOURS on a computer project & this became my theme song repeated often at full volume. 😅

[@davidkreacts]

Oh no! I hope the problems are resolved. :-) Glad that you enjoyed my video.

[@kristindunstan172]

They have a really good version of Ain't Goin' Down Till the Sun Comes Up that pairs Tim and Austin on one verse and Rob and Chance on the second verse.

[@davidkreacts]

It is on my list to get to - looking forward to that one.

[@kmwwrench]

Great reaction. I've never seen the movie and put off watching their video because I thought it was going to be "kiddish". Oops. Wrong again. I concur with the other suggestions that you watch the From the Vault for this. It's a lot of fun. One of their videos that is waaaay different than this one pairs the members differently - Austin and Tim together and then Rob and Chance. I'd love to hear your analysis of that. It's their cover of Ain't Goin Down Til the Sun Comes Up. Unfortunately, it is on their Facebook page. On second thought, there is so much going on in that one you might need an entire day. Would totally be worth it, though. Scratchies to Timmy.

[@davidkreacts]

Will definitely check out the FtV. Timmy says thank you for the scratchies! Okay, you have me interested with that - I will add it to the list and see when I can get to it. :-)

[@andrewhWTL]

I was just thinking about the pairings in "Ain't going down..." myself - would agree there is plenty of potential for analysis in that one....

[@lschoenrank]

I've seen people comment that Darren Rust is the 6th member of Home Free. And if there's a guitar sound, it's likely Austin, or possibly Chance. So these guys are in here more than once sometimes.

[@nightthornkvala94132]

Part of the reason Austin looks so young is the lack of any beard. Chance's t-shirt says SCS. Street Corner Symphony was his former group. They have some great videos and Madness is my favorite. FYI Home Free won the 4th season of theSing-off while VoicePlay got about half-way before being eliminated. That season was when the two groups became friends. Street Corner Symphony cane in 2nd in season 2. And of course Pentatonix won season 3.

[@kmwwrench]

I feel the need for a second comment. Sorry. I was so surprised when you said that you found a Disney Medley by Home Free. I'd never seen one nor heard anything about it. But there they were when I searched - 4 separate audio only "videos". Of course I had to listen. They are pretty good, especially Friend Like Me which has a very 40s swing vibe, complete with (human) horn section. But they are from a pre-Sing Off lineup without Tim and Austin, so the sound and even the feeling are different from today's incarnation. Still worth a listen, but not much like today's group.

[@davidkreacts]

No need to apologise for multiple comments. :-) Oh, that's interesting - I hadn't looked at them in any way in case I end up doing audio-only reactions. (A temptation, since there are some intriguing audio-only files out there, but I don't know if my style would suit it.) Given the disparity with the current HF, I might just listen to them anyway.

[@teresacartwright5406]

There's a live (audience taken) video "Timeless/Try Everything with special dancer" that I think you'd really enjoy. Love your channel!

[@davidkreacts]

Ooh - I shall have to check that out, for sure! Thank you. :-)

[@teresacartwright5406]

@@davidkreacts - Chance was in their video "House Party" before he ever joined HF.

[@jackyfriedman1963]

Voiceplay released their new video yesterday.... In My Room by the Beach Boys.

[@davidkreacts]

Indeed - I'll be getting to it after Disney month. :-)

[@kristindunstan172]

Most men look much younger without a beard. Austin has had a beard for quite a while now, and looks so much younger in these videos where he didn't have one.

[@davidkreacts]

I'm inclined to agree. It surprised me quite how young he looks here.

[@izabellnemilindfors2566]

Nick pitera has a one man disney movie medly it can be good in disney feb or mars

[@davidkreacts]

Not sure if I'll get to it in Disney month - I have a packed schedule for that - but it's on my list for the future.

[@melodiemalone2317]

Great reaction Please react to new voiceplay song it s voiceplay beach boys my room Please 🙏🙏🙏

[@davidkreacts]

Thank you so much! I will be getting to it after Disney month. :-)