SO MUCH TALENT!!!! Blind reaction to Home Free - Ring of Fire (featuring Avi Kaplan of Pentatonix)

[@leslieoneal4464]

Tim actually hits that last note even lower, if you can believe that, in the Sing-Off version! 😳❤👍🔥🤯

[@sandralorenz1796]

That, I think was a G1. Tim not only hit that note...he sustained it.

[@barbarakennedy2667]

Tim held that note for 15 seconds.

[@andreaislandgirl720]

Tim is from Texas, Austin is from Georgia, and Chance is from Alabama so they all come by their southern accents naturally. If you see any of their live performances, sometimes you will hear them complain about how cold it is in the northern states. There's a video called Southerner in the Snow, where Tim goes to Minnesota in the winter and it's hilarious!

[@connieharmon2408]

Ha I Love Southerner in the Snow Also. Tim is So Funny

[@miamidolphinsfan]

A Southerner in the snow is HIGHLY recommended for a reaction, especially from the Aussie point of view !!!

[@wolfe6220]

I must 2nd (or 3rd) this request. Just the hot tub scene alone is worth the price of admission ("It burns!! It burns!!!!!") 😉

[@steveeverett1736]

@@miamidolphinsfan just bugging you BUT do Aussies even know what snow is?

[@super_siri]

It's hysterical!!

[@corinnaschmidt9735]

I love your enthusiastic reactions. Now you are ready for Mayday!

[@frankster1477]

When Tim first left Texas and went out to L.A. he wanted nothing to do with country music. He was writing songs professionally for others, and after several years his employer insisted that he HAD to write a country song. He did not want to, got thoroughly plastered and wrote "Champagne Tastes on a Beer Budget", and it became is most popular creation. When he later started singing professionally he would fill in between gigs substitute teaching high school math. Wrap your head around having Mr. Foust for math. No cowboy here.

[@lrfcowper]

He actually was attending university for dentistry before he decided it wasn't for him and packed his bags to move to Minnesota to join an a cappella group. Nope, not Home Free, but a group called Blue Jupiter. His life story is amazing. He kept quitting a cappella and refusing to do country until The Sing-Off execs basically told them if they wanted to compete, they needed to be a country a cappella group. Took Tim a long while to get out of his own way.

[@shecaso]

Avi’s voice is velvet❤

[@lisasullivan2428]

That low note was Tim, TIM!

[@Beekindalways-oj2cl]

Tim’s last note was a G1. I’ve heard him live go lower to a Eb1. It actually blew out the SubWoofer in the sound system. Insane!

[@KaaSerpent]

Avi is the dark chocolate of bass voices. It's smooth and creamy and deep and rich and you could just live inside it all day long.

[@TeahVickery]

Yeessssss... it's both decadent and soul soothing.

[@michelle32855]

You forgot "velvet" ;) Dark chocolate for sure, but with a velvety smoothness.

[@yvonnejones9940]

Yeeeessssss! With buttery smoothness and a dollop of warm cognac. 😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@cocohol3513]

I agree with all the descriptions!

[@super_siri]

I always say Avi's voice is like a still warm very fudgy ever so slightly undercooked (because it makes it more fudge like) brownie for me. It's deep and rich, but it has substance that chocolate on its own just doesn't have.

[@JayeEllis]

Have you done Avi's Change on the Rise yet?

[@sherrismith2393]

You absolutely need to check out Avi Kaplan's solo song named "Change on the Rise". OMG, stupendous!

[@jerlynneallison6361]

YES,YES!!! You MUST do a reaction to 'Champaign Taste on a Beer Budget'!!! It's amazing!!! 🥰🥰🥰 And you are my newest favorite reactor!!!😉🥰🥰🥰

[@higglety230]

I like their Folsom Prison Blues even more. You will love it. (A bit of trivia: they shot Champagne Taste the same weekend as Ring of Fire and Avi stuck around for the filming. Look for him wearing that black cowboy hat.)

[@MichelleMadison-g7f]

Avi's voice is like butter! Tim is unbelievable-cause I'm all about that bass❤

[@TeahVickery]

I honestly believe that Pentatonix messed up with Avi, they underutilized his talents, and towards the end you could see the light missing from Avi's eyes. The best part of seeing him solo is how at peace he looks. His eyes are bright, his smile is back, and he is confident again. I love to see it, makes my heart happy.

[@shirleymoffat3338]

I totally agree. You just have to watch him in the Kiara 'Gold' video. Technically perfect but dead behind the eyes. He's come gloriously alive again now and we're the beneficiaries!

[@TeahVickery]

@@shirleymoffat3338 There are so many videos, you can see the decline in his passion for what he was doing, when he lost himself. I absolutely believe that being in Pentatonix was a crucial step for him, he definitely learned a lot about the industry and his abilities, but in the end he made the right decision, and I adore everything he has put out so far. His music soothes my soul. ❤️🥰🎶

[@SBQDawn]

don't ever make the mistake of watching the video of Avi announcing that he was leaving. Gut wrenching to see Avi that emotionally wrecked.

[@godzilla1854]

@@TeahVickery it honestly kinda sad cuz compare to other groups (voice play, home free) they let their basses often shine and even give them a lead

[@TeahVickery]

@@godzilla1854 Exactly! That's how it should be - it's a group, everyone should get their moment in the spotlight, and for more than just being able to hit low notes. Avi is such an incredible musician in all ways, the heights Pentatonix could have reached by tapping into that potential... 🤷🏻‍♀️ Not to hate on Pentatonix, I appreciate and enjoy their music, and I am happy to see that they seem to have learned from their mistakes, because they include Matt in a lot of songs.

[@carriemilito2851]

That was a Tim quake. Speakers sometimes fail when faced with that level of bass.

[@edwinjdunn7224]

I love listening to lots of reactions to music on KZbin… but you are my very favorite!! ❤❤ 😊

[@dj_410]

Aww thank you so so much 💗

[@katiewhite9351]

I love listening to Tim and Avi. Both have such beautiful voices. They just hit you in different ways.

[@jenniferenger5671]

Absolutely need to check out Avi's solo stuff. Recommend looking at Change On The Rise. It is anthem status!

[@changlyn100]

Avi's solo music is awesome!!

[@susanhansen1290]

And the way Tim holds that last note.....insane

[@dianadickerson749]

That was Tim on that lastiw note. Check out how long he held that note!

[@debbiestumm511]

Tim goes even lower in the SingOff TV show.... it's insanely great! The judges freaked out a little bit!!! 🤣

[@allisonreader8846]

A little bit? Those judges were left flustered. Lol. With that performance everyone at my house knew that they had to be the ones to win the season.

[@ElizbethGould]

Got to check out the sing off shows

[@TeahVickery]

It's almost too much, isn't it, having Tim and Avi together in one song. Avi's solo work is phenomenal, I am just surfacing from a deep dive into his music, and I am shook for life! Also, Adam is not a world champion, he has said himself he has never competed, nor intends to. Between HF and his family, he doesn't have the time, and he has also said he doesn't feel the need to prove himself. He's very humble about his skills.

[@antrazitaj5209]

Home Free are the ones who did Folsom Prison Blues. When they ddi this song first time on the Sing Off they did a one bass version that's a bit different where Tim went even lower. Tim is from Texas, but he can actually switch the accent off if he wants to. Given that they sing country he doesn't need to, but he can. Austin however can not switch off his accent (he's from Georgia). And Chance as the 3. Southener from Alabama seems to hardly have a southern accent. and I send you a link to Tim singing "Home under the gum tree" on a different video.

[@kimsowles4044]

I absolutely LOVE everything Avi does ❤ checking out his solo work is a must! I enjoy everything he has put out.

[@terimingle8957]

Love how they make you melt!❤

[@annicajakobsson]

I would love to see you react to Avi solo, Change on the rise, I’m only getting started, Quarter past four and I’ll get by are some of my many favorites from him!

[@JaniceCW61]

You should really do The Sing Off series, that's the first time they did this and it blew the judge's minds! The series really shows them starting as a good State Fair level group and growing so much in that short time. If you do it, please do them in order & include the judge's comments & extra content. You really will get more out of it, as well as more insight into the group in general. The addition of Avi here not only fills out the bottom so much when Tim is singing (in The Sing Off, Chris sang bass when Tim took lead) but also really highlights how 2 people can sing the same notes but sound so different! I love your reactions! ❤ A lot of us can't help stimming when those low notes hit!! Huge hugs! ❤💙💜🤗

[@lrfcowper]

FYI, I highly recommend Ingrid Händel's recordings. They're all numbered so you can watch everything in order, and have so much clearer video than the older Mr Duckbear vids (no disrespect to him -- they were all that was available for the longest time, so I'm thankful he put them up).

[@margfried8796]

@@lrfcowper I agree totally, Ingrid's videos are so much clearer.

[@MatthewDeanIreland]

And that last note is a half step (semi tone) lower.

[@justann1358]

Yes! To all of this!

[@jill9837]

You will be shocked when you get around to Avi's solo music, I can't wait to see it.

[@Laura-nm3rn]

I’m loving your reaction videos to Home Free!

[@daleb1279]

Tim's last note is officially known as the dragon breath note.

[@risperdude]

Avi is Singular. Probably the most amazingly talented Singer/Songwriter out there, IMHO. If you are delving in to his solo work, "Change on the Rise" is one of his biggest songs (definitely most requested) but can;t go wring with: "It Is Well" "It Knows Me" "Quarter Past Four" "The Summit" "Hey Ya" (cover)... O hell, I wont just list off everyting but, really, I could. Saw him live in December and I screamed and cried so much. It was certainly undignified for a man of my age, but who cares though. You do need to hear his solo work.

[@TeahVickery]

Aberdeen is one of my favourites of Avi's, but you really can't go wrong. I am so happy to see the light back in his eyes, and his spirit so light. Also, super jealous that you got to see him live!

[@risperdude]

@Teah Lee was a Dream come true.

[@wolfe6220]

You can't go wrong with any Avi tune. Heck, even the Fantasy flash cards (I think thats the title) is a hoot and a half. 😊

[@TeahVickery]

@@wolfe6220 I love the Fantasy Flash Card video! I wish I had enough money to commission him to record me a bedtime story and a couple of lullabies, it would probably get me the best sleep of my life!

[@wolfe6220]

@@TeahVickery I know, right??? Avi would be my first choice, Tim would be my 2nd. And oddly enough, there is a guy in prison who has recorded books for the blind. He has a lovely deep voice that I would love to have him record something like that for me. Just nothing creepy, like a murder mystery! 😆

[@babyfry4775]

Avi has a beautiful voice but yeah that was Tim in the end. When HF did this on the Sing Off Tim went even lower. The judges talk about it too. I love their rendition of Folsom Prison Blues. You might like I Can’t Outrun You and Yours with Chance in the lead.

[@reginaminton1135]

Such a great song and the guys and Avi did it so well. As others have mentioned, check out...Champagne Taste On A Beer Budget...there is a little surprise...anyway...watching the Sing Off season 4 is really great with the HF guys. Thanks so much for a great reaction.

[@justkaron]

Tim is from Nederlander Texas. He's a rootin' tootin' Texan. Now he lives in Nashville.

[@tommieev5589]

Loved this reaction (especially the first 36 seconds - LOL. I can't wait for you to check out Avi's solo songs. Most people suggest starting with "Change on the Rise" as it is his most popular song. My personal favorites are ever changing. If you just want to glory in his beautiful voice, check out "All is Well: 7 layers session". I honestly don't think he has a bad song. Can't wait 'til you get to Champagne Taste!

[@dagmar.6954]

This song is done in a country reggae beat. It showcases the higher & lower ranges of both Tim Foust & Avi Kaplan. That last note of Tim is impressive with how low he goes, but more impressive is how long he sustains the note. On the "Sing Off Show" that Home Free won in 2013 Tim goes even lower on this song "Ring Of Fire" & he impressed the judges so much that they gave them a standing ovation. And Adam Rupp once again was stellar in his vocal percussion.

[@shirleymoffat3338]

Please listen to Avi's solo work! He is an amazing singer/songwriter and his voice has grown deeper and richer since he left PTX. I think you'll be blown away by the soulful, gorgeous man he has become! Start with 'Change on the Rise'

[@JaniceCW61]

Avi's solo work is amazing, and so different from Pentatonix. Many people start with Change on the Rise, which is a mind-blowing layering of his voice. It's s very tribal sound and just makes you want to go fight evil-doers and right wrongs, lol. I'm sure there will be a ton of other suggestions and anything you pick will be wonderful! 💙💜❤

[@januzzell8631]

Definitely - please react to his solo stuff

[@pamelagoodman7559]

Tim’s low note was a “hold my beer” moment😂

[@saphiro007]

Those notes were in the core, how deep they were.

[@kmwwrench]

Avi's solo work is fabulous. My favorites are "First Place I Go", the Sunset Sound version of "When I'm a Fool", "Change on the Rise" and his duet with Peter Hollens on "Black Is the Color of My True Love's Hair", which is absolutely amazing. Enjoy the journey.

[@bwaychick20]

I know you did Peter Hollen’s Misty Mountains with Tim, so now it’s time to check out the Peter/Avi collab on Black is the Color of My True Love’s Hair.

[@iequit8]

The most striking aspect of Tim's low note for me is that he sustains it for so long and maintains the clarity.

[@shilohauraable]

When you listen again, be sure & notice the bass background that Tim does for Avi & Avi for Tim! They're AMAZING! 💕

[@joyvanderveer2282]

Home Free does the cover to Fulsom Prison Blues. You will want to prepare before you watch it. Tim hits new low notes and has looks on his face while hitting them that gives chills. Wow. This video was one of my first ones of Home Free. I fell in love with them instantly. A good one to start with for Avi is Change on the Rise. It will get your blood racing. Enjoy!

[@marilyn4917]

Yes, do this next!😊

[@irenelopez3390]

❤Home Free

[@michellemoreland3783]

I love that Avi takes his hat off to Tim in the end notes.

[@kristindunstan172]

Home Free has a unique talent for honoring the original while still making it uniquely their own.

[@WraithW69]

2 bass singers in one performance, cleanup please. especially that last note lol. another great reaction mate.

[@dalepettiner5036]

Catch Tim working with Peter Hollens in "Misty Mountains".

[@karendavis2668]

Ugh.. that final note just gets me... So happy you enjoy Adam's version! 💖🦋

[@shellywagoner5259]

Tim is from Texas!!! Cowboy country!!!!

[@NiMari.]

You should listen to Avi's "Otherside" and also 'Change on the Rise", they will blow your mind in two so very different ways.

[@amandahowells5389]

Tim Foust! The king of the growl. Great reaction. Can’t wait for more home free reactions. ❤

[@sharonmortimer3843]

They did this song first on The Sing Off season 4. Enjoyed watching your reaction to this song.

[@momD612]

I'll mention it, just in case Noone has yet: Don't ever, like EVER, look away from a Home Free video. You will undoubtedly miss something, usually important. 😂 they're just so detailed with their videos, it's best to not even blink. 😉🤣🥰🥰🥰

[@iamsquatty]

This was also my first time seeing g this, and holy wow that final growl from Tim sent shivers down my shoulder blades. He can growl like a werewolf I swear 💜🦌 #DJantlers #DJsHerd

[@pattybrown7312]

That wasn’t Avi at the end! That was Tim!

[@susanengland3919]

I absolutely love your reactions, no one else I follow has nearly the enthusiasm that you always show.

[@johnclibbens6803]

“Never fails to disappoint…?”

[@rowaineboyd1536]

I absolutely adore their version of this classic Cash song! Avi's voice is so smooth in the upper registers, with a gorgeous growl in the lower notes. Much as Avi brings to the table, I still prefer the performance from the Sing-Off - Tim did some vocal gymnastics that wowed the judges and made me fall hard for the entire group. You'll love going through all the performances when you get to that - just watch them in order, and for a few laughs make sure to watch with judges' reactions/comments. The timbre you're talking about in Tim's (and Austin's) voice is called twang. Austin is from Georgia, Tim's from Texas. Both trained the country out of their voices before joining Home Free, then had to drag it out of the closet to suit the group's needs. We don't complain, do we? ;) Yes, you've gotta listen to Champagne Taste! Make sure to follow it with 'Full of Cheer' - both written by Tim, Full of Cheer is kind of a sequel to Champagne Taste. They're both hilarious, but even more so if you listen to them together!

[@jaxx1202]

Hearing this live is mind blowing - and bone rattling. He goes even lower on that last note.Chance does Avi's part - and kicks butt!!Last time I heard it live was exactly a year ago today. No matter what it takes, you need to see them live when they come back down under.

[@ArcaneGeek001]

This is a great song. Other commenters are correct - react to the version they did in the Sing Off. It is a half-step down in key, so Tim goes even lower. And the judges are blown out of their chairs. As for Johnny Cash...check out his cover of Hurt - yes, from Trent Reznor. You'll cry.

[@jeannettestogner5164]

That's the note Tim keeps blowing speakers out on! Subwoofers, I should say. Also, when you see them in concert, you FEEL that note when he hits it! ❤

[@kathrynphelps9771]

PLease react to Hill Billy Bone, it's amazing, getting the real country vibe. And the acting is so funny. And you must do some of Avi's solo work. Its so varied, but I love Change On The Rise for its native emotion.

[@Tessie46255]

You HAVE to reaction to all their performances on the Sing Off……… seriously.

[@chericeevans9990]

Home Free does Folsom Prison Blues and they do a mash up of Man of Constant Sorrow with Folsom Prison Blues but only live

[@susanengland3919]

When you get a chance you really should watch Home Free's performances on the television competition "Sing Off". it' gives you an interesting look at how they got where they are now, and the music is amazing. Be sure to watch the ones that contain the judges comments.

[@ShieldMaidenBLS]

I am so happy to see you delve into this! You seriously should listen to Avi's solo work! One does not go into it and out the same! He is a life changing talent! Love him. We all know how amazing Home Free are now, right? And no I never get enough of any of them, either.

[@davelister2]

Dj, that video in the outtro is indeed champagne taste, when Tim was working for a patron he was writing country songs, he didn’t want to at the time but when you’re being paid, you do it anyway, that song is a conglomeration of nearly every country music cliche you can think of. It’s “technically” a cover because Tim had made a recording of it with some other artists but it is a Tim original.

[@IAmGigi247]

"Never fails to disappoint"???? LOL I love your excitement! ❤

[@jackiestone3468]

Awesome arrangement of this song! Harmonica Nord and Adams beatboxing were on point! Did you notice how long Tim held that last note? About 10 seconds😮 Great reaction 🎉 I love Home Free😊

[@pamelaforray4318]

Tim is from the Gulf coast region of Texas. My home state!

[@musiclovingnurse2802]

I know it’s not Christmas, but you Aussie’s are heading into your “winter” now, so reacting to Home Free’s “Do You Hear What I Hear” wouldn’t be odd. Besides, who hasn’t enjoyed a Christmas song or three out of season?…Oh, only me?…sorry mate!!😮

[@teresacartwright5406]

Avi also does a cameo in Home Free's "Champagne Taste" video (an original song of Tim's). This is such a good video - Adam's beatboxing is (as always) just perfect & the harmonies and singing incomparable. I think Johnny Cash would have approved of their rendition. Thanks for playing it & your reactions.

[@nightthornkvala94132]

Champagne Taste was filmed just hours after this one, and since Avi was still there just hanging out with his friends so he thought he'd just take a quick cameo. At least that's the way I see it.

[@jamespickens3032]

I would LOVE to see you react to “Elvira” by the Oak Ridge Boys, which Home Free performed with them…the Oak Ridge Boys are members of the Country Music Hall of Fame, and Home Free’s heroes

[@lisamcbride8921]

An Aussie country Boi accent, I love it! 😂

[@kellijo208]

Definitely need to check out Avi's solo work. He has soooo many amazing songs. Change On The Rise is a good one to start with ❤

[@randy129]

Yup Tim's from Texas

[@DennisKovacich]

Check out Home Free doing this song on The Sing Off. It’s basically the same arrangement, but a half tone lower!

[@susanengland3919]

Tim is a Texas boy, and that's him doing the final low note.

[@gracefiles2268]

This is such an amazing cover by home free, whenever I think of this song I think of their version because it is so good. Like they are just so good at making country songs amazing. Thank you for the great reaction as always friend❤

[@elevationgunworks7936]

I know tims note got you shook 😂😂

[@ShyAnn291]

It’s funny because Tim didn’t even want to sing country lol, good thing he did!! Also that very last low note was Tim. (You just said that as I clicked send lol)

[@odiebryer2144]

Loved your reaction to this great song. They are really great with it, too. 😊 My favorite HF song is their collaboration with Kenny Rogers, Children, Go Where I Send Thee. 😂❤ Doing a good job, keep it up. I subbed.

[@GaiaOne]

You should check out "Champagne Taste on a Beer Budget" next. Avi has a cameo. Tim's hilarious.

[@JoanN63]

Ring of Fire in a more modern, somewhat reggea-like version, but still respecting the original. More than 4 years ago this was the first video I saw/heard from Home Free. I got there because I was listening to Pentatonix at the time and Avi was my favorite. Immediately there was something that drew me to Home Free. From then on I followed them and after I think 2 videos I was a real Home Fry. I hardly follow PTX anymore. Avi still does, because Avi Kaplan and Home Free let me feel music and not just hear it. Their great harmonies, the unbelievably good beatboxing/vocal percussion and of course that incredible deep bass that makes the ground vibrate and your speakers explode. Personally, I thought Avi fit better with Home Free than with PTX. But that's my opinion 😊

[@wolfe6220]

Your opinion is very, very correct. I would love for Avi, Tim and Chance to all just have a "bass off" in the middle of a HF cover.

[@miamidolphinsfan]

a classic that is always appreciated

[@leslieblavat6375]

Tim Foustis from Texas!

[@InstrucTube]

3:40 I'm assuming you meant his beatboxing never disappoints. :P

[@carolinacuchacovich]

Ooooohhhhh you should react to some of Avi's work!!! It's impressive, I just know about him like two months ago, and I'm shook!!! My first song was Change in the Rise!!! Please give it a shot!!! Send you hugs from Chile 🇨🇱

[@nancyholter5646]

I love to watch your reactions. Tantric? Hmmm - I may have to go find that one.

[@MatthewDeanIreland]

That last note is a G1, an octave lower than most men can sing.

[@ArleneAdkinsZell]

What a fun reaction, I am glad you enjoyed Tim's low note at the end :)

[@wolfmama7879]

Tim Foust is from Lubbock Texas which is definitely country part of Texas.

[@jadeswrapsandbraids]

Tim was a Country Singer in Nashville then went into teaching in texas

[@lazylady8591]

Tim is from south Texas. Before he joined Home Free, he had an employee/patron in who wanted to make him a solo country singer.