Songwriter's Reaction/Review of Home Free "Brothers In Arms"

[@joywright8794]

Have you ever been to a concert and when the performance ends, the entire theater is silent for several seconds and then the thunderous applause explodes in an enormous emotional release? There are several of Home Free's videos that leave me speechless, breathless, and emotionally charged up. This one was a full body experience, like you said, head to toe. They pull you into the story with seductive harmonies, the setting creates the world that takes you away from life's diversions and the words, dear God the words, describe the experience of the story teller with devastating clarity. You feel their feelings and the journey they have taken. What an expressive reaction. It is good to know that others found this performance more affecting than words could describe.

[@lisaseverance6785]

Hauntingly stunning is how I describe it. And still, it doesn't seem to be enough.

[@cheridampier2524]

Love how Home Free treated this song with such respect and reverence. Helplessly Hoping is another stunner

[@robertpickren4000]

New Subscriber here. I totally agree with Cheri's recommendation for you to react to Home Free's cover of "Helplessly Hoping". It is another example of Home Free's ability to respectfully cover a powerful, iconic song and somehow make it better. There is no beatboxing or flashy video, just pure vocal artistry. I love many of Home Free's lighter, flashier songs but the impact of their serious work continues to impress me.

[@arnieadam]

Best reaction for this song so far. I felt the same way.

[@carolinpettit7944]

This isn't just an A Capella group, this is Home Free! They are amazing! Great reaction, thank you!

[@LadyDragonsblood]

This is a Home Free cover of the arrangement by Club For Five, a Finnish A Capella group. Tim asked them for the arrangement. Tuukka their bass sent it to them, then after hearing it, highly praised it. Home Free added were the echo sequences, and Tuukka thought it was wonderful and made it Home Free.

[@bambamnj]

This was great information. Thank you for putting this out here. I went and listened to the Club For Five arrangement. Very nice!!

[@judydavis7993]

I grew up loving Dire Straits and for me the star of that one was the guitar. Then Home Free came along and defined the lyrics so I could understand what this was truly about. Tim and Chances deep soul rattling bases made for the chills and goosebumps. Thanks for your heartfelt reaction. ✌❤

[@vickiroman189]

I've been a Home Fry for years, and I do believe the raised their own bar with this one.

[@marciaramirez3791]

I've listened to HF's version of Brothers in Arms more than 20 times and it still brings tears to my eyes and chills down my spine. Thank you for the emotionally moving reaction. Until next time, blessings always.

[@charleneclaassen]

I love that their voices are so different that you can identify who's singing what, but can blend so well to create this beautiful wall of sound.

[@janethoffman4197]

Hauntingly beautiful as only Home Free can do it!❤️😢

[@miamidolphinsfan]

I consider this their masterpiece

[@wandablack4204]

Their cover of When a man loves a women is absolutely fantastic too.

[@ohseedee27]

Absolutely! Also, Seven Bridges Road and How Great Thou Art.

[@minneyruth]

💯💯

[@protonneutron9046]

yes, a MUST listen to.

[@AgieZM]

Must react to that too…Awesome cover too!

[@debbiehall9091]

This group is so talented they can't do a bad song. They are amazing. Check out End of the Road and Helpless Hoping.

[@glennspreeman1634]

that neglected, remote cemetery is reverenced by these great guys. wrenching haunting lyrics. Tim from a grave, maybe his.

[@aaronbeaty317]

Great Reaction Video Can’t wait to see Home Free March 3rd Chattanooga TN Will be 3rd live concert and they never fail

[@dagmar.6954]

I have always loved this song by Dire Straits but think Home Free did an excellent version of this song. Tim's natural breathy bass was awesome & so were all the guys doing 5 part harmonies. These guys are my favorite a cappella group out there.

[@donnam5891]

Wow just what I was going to say, Dagmar! Chills, amazing harmonies & showed respect to the Dire Straits song.

[@sherryarflin726]

they had me from the first moment I heard Man of Constant Sorrow. As I kept listening to them I was in complete shock at the level of talent. Then I listened to Mayday and knew or thought I knew they had reached the pinnacle of their talent. Only I was completely wrong when I heard this song and Mary Did You Know. I realized then, there was no limit to the amazing talent in these young men. Incredible group!

[@cavamom]

So hauntingly beautiful and moving. Amazing performance and videography.

[@MommaBird52]

Our guys are fantastic in everything they do! It is almost the only music I listen to anymore!

[@cabel000]

There are so many tid bits in this that are amazing. I love how the bass drops out the measure before the bass singer comes in.

[@williamcapp448]

Everytime I hear Home Free do a cover of a favorite song of mine, theirs becomes my favorite version of the song. They did it for me with Take Me Home Country Roads and I'm a John Denver fan.

[@par500dragon7]

I really appreciate the attention and focus you have when listening/watching. It makes what you have to say all the more pertinent.

[@sheliaspringer7389]

I wanted to express my gratitude to you for your sincere and touching reaction to this song! You were so right...there are no words to express the feelings that one gets while hearing it! I believe this is the best rendition of "BROTHERS IN ARMS" that I have ever heard! Thank you very much for your wonderful reaction! You did a fantastic reaction!

[@sheliaspringer7389]

These five men have made me speechless...which if you know me, is a feat all by itself. This is a MASTERPIECE! This band and this song in particular is hauntingly beautiful! I don't think any song that I have ever heard actually touched me as this one did. The humming and the harmonies were amazing. TIM and CHANCE were spectacular with the story telling of the ENGLAND/ FALKLAND ISLANDS WAR!

[@vickiadkins9844]

This is a true masterpiece! No one can top Home Free!! I'm forever a fan!

[@conniestone2806]

Welcome to Home Free who can bring you to tears, make you laugh your head off, be serious, send a message, act goofy and just always bring incredible harmonies and solos and talent! We who follow Home Free love them. They are incredible people and great friends and "brothers" to each other. Happy to subscribe tonight! Many more great songs from them. Take care.

[@miamidolphinsfan]

You also should check out the song they just dropped on Friday...and you'll get to see them in concert too....it's a perfect one too! It's an original song as well...and it shows their range as it's actually Country Blues....don't be afraid of that, when you hear it, again you'llbe mesmerized. There are two versions...the one you want to react to is DREAMER Home Free featuring Texas Hill. Trust me on this !

[@usmadgirl3074]

Fantastic reaction to a beautiful song by incredibly talented guys! Everything they do is amazing, even their goofy stuff!

[@bridgetmccracken1381]

Great reaction! The first time I heard this I was tearing because they took this awesome song to another level. They managed to sink into my soul

[@lucdowney4564]

Terrific reaction……they are incredible. For an unbelievable experience of Tim Foust’s range (the deep bass on this) - listen to My Maria, sung by Austin Brown, Tim Foust and friends. Would love to see your reaction to that. Every single one of the men in Home Free are brilliantly talented. Tim happens to have a 5+ octaves range! More Home Free, please. You do great reactions, thank you!

[@louisetemples7011]

Yes! MY MARIA would be a great one for next so you could hear Tim at the other end of the scale! Which this one and My Maria are not the highest or lowest for him! Thing is it's really not about who sings highest or lowest to me, it's about. who. sounds better at the highest and lowest! That would be Tim Foust IMHO! Thanks for your wonderful reaction!

[@CarlaDelk]

Hauntingly beautiful! New subscriber, came for the Home Free reaction! Please more HomeFree! These are 5 of the most talented guys in music today in my opinion. Thank you for your reaction! Stay safe and healthy and have a blessed day!

[@conniedavis7469]

I get chills, and goosebumps all the time with these men! Just amazing! 💕

[@jillchamberlain6478]

Amazing reaction to an outstanding rendition - both the song, and the video. Fitting honor for Veteran’s Day! Thank you for your reaction.

[@tracyallshouse2730]

Tiny Home free list. When a man loves a woman One man band Dive bar saints (original) Helplessly hoping Dreamer (original) Awesome reaction ‼️🤗

[@peggybischoff2672]

Thank you for your reaction to this song. It is rewarding to have someone feel so moved by it. that is how I feel when I listen to them. I have been a huge fan of theirs since they were on the Sing Off. Being able to watch others enjoy their talent is a gift to us Home Fries.

[@Monika-cs8vp]

Outstanding rendition . Timeless lyrics and so relevant to our new reality.... Love & peace .

[@heathervona7883]

I love your reactions....Seeing the way this song blew your mind, I would like to recommend you check out another of their songs full of beautiful harmonies and amazingness....."Do you hear what I hear" Home Free also has a lighter, funnier side....The Butts Remix, All about the bass, Champagne taste on a beer budget to name a few.....Their Guilty pleasures video is sure to bring a smile to your face.....

[@jerrybaker2857]

They are superb at message songs. Check out Everybody Walkin' This Land (don't skip the message afterwards) and In the Blood.

[@jerrybaker2857]

Oh! I almost left out Citizen Soldier

[@Ingrid_Haendel]

@@jerrybaker2857 I think you mean Traveling Soldier? That is a really good one and also your other suggestions...

[@tassilo5949]

This is such an emotional song and the content is still relevant. The harmonies are absolutely fantastic and Tim and Chance's voices are phenomenal. Tim's super low notes still give me goosebumps even though I've heard the song so many times by now. These guys are doing a damn good job! Wow 💥. Great reaction!

[@sharonleath1232]

Props to you for giving this song the respect it deserves.

[@susansundaram6737]

Just subscribed, have rarely seen such intense concentration from a reactor. You would probably enjoy HF performing many songs but might I suggest In The Blood and Helplessly Hoping. All the best in 2022 and beyond. Looking forward to many more HF reactions from you. Yes, I am proud to be a Home Fry.

[@carolinasbeauty]

Soul, I loved your first reaction to Home Free and am so happy to know you decided to do another. You cannot go wrong with this group/band. Please try and squeeze in a reaction to either Man of Constant Sorrow (Oh Brother Where Art Thou) and/or When A Man Loves A Woman and/or Helplessly Hoping (CSN). The list is endless. You literally cannot go wrong with these guys! You are my favorite reactor...by FAR!!

[@hellefur6631]

This cover truelly makes the original justice. And in a true HF twist, it's beautiful, but incredible hauting. And once again they show off theire exeptionel talents in five part harmonies.

[@justlinsu]

Did you notice how they were all ghostly transparent? Especially when Tim and Chase stood in front of the window. Hauntingly beautiful performance...Their harmonies were brilliant. This song was sung with such beautiful respect to those fallen men & women. I'm Australian and it also moves me to think of our own fallen soldiers and those who even today still struggle with their loss. I loved your 'reaction' so real and we could see from your face how moved you were. Thank you.

[@patriciawoyczik1657]

One of the best reactions I've seen to this video! This video is just hauntingly beautiful! I just subbed for more Home Free!

[@charleneclaassen]

Hi. I just subscribed for your future Home Free reactions. So glad you came up in my feed. Really enjoyed your reactions to HF.

[@joycemcgovern4167]

It hit right in the heart

[@debbiecrawford7925]

That was my reaction. Still can't find the correct words. Great reaction

[@Smilodon1985]

Indeed. You summed up how we (most of us) all felt when we heard this the first time - and when we heard it the hundredth time. It is a stunning, haunting arrangement, performed by a group of artists who blend perfectly into one voice. Whether they are clowning around, like in the Butts Medley, or singing sacred music (How Great Thou Art, and a whole bunch more), covering a classic hit with the original artist (American Pie with Don McLean), or saving lives (One Voice), they can do it all. Welcome to the Home Fries!

[@pamelagoodman7559]

I can relate to top to bottom goosebumps. I feel like I’m enveloped by their music. I always feel good after listening

[@patrickhumphreys5851]

Agreed Kevin Home Free and Texas Hill live in concert singing Dremer

[@jackiestone3468]

This song has a powerful message! We are fighting amongst ourselves!! Love your reaction, I felt the same way🎉 I love Home Free😊

[@doloresburns3301]

Another piece that hits your heart is Helplessly Hoping. Something one wouldn't expect from a "country" group,but I have come to associate with Home Free. Also, for fabulous harmonies, you really need to watch Go Rest High On That Mountain. Just be aware that if you plan to do Mayday, it would benefit you to become familiar with the guys for several videos. Then Mayday will be much more impactful. I'm subbing because I'm sure you're going to be (if not already) a bona fide Home Fry! Enjoy the journey down the Home Free rabbit hole!

[@TheDivayenta]

You love moving Melodie’s and lyrics. They did another beauty with former country child star, Billy Gilman called,”One Voice” and addresses mental health ..

[@welshmanstravels]

Glad you have found Home Free, was about a year ago for me. they are absolutely outstanding. you really to check out more dude, you won't be disappointed. too many to name my favs. just dive right on in

[@Tampahop]

Thank you so much. This is the first time I've heard Home Free singing this. I think I've got something in my eye. 😥

[@rebeccagibbs8794]

This was a fantastic reaction to my favorite vocal group! I'll be coming back for more and I can't wait! 😀

[@davelang7541]

have so enjoyed your reactions to Pentatonix and now HOme free. The best is yet to comee, Home Free" Best arrangement-Do you hear what I hear?,Best solo-When a man loves a woman, Best Humor- Butts Remi, Best listening- One maN Band, Best harmonies (watch later) Mayday, Best cover - end of the Road, mmm maybe Bless this broken road. so hard to choose. And for Pentatonix check out The Prayer. Awesome. So much for you to look forward to. Can't wait to see you enjoy them. Best wishes.

[@nancypriddy4382]

Always love your reactions. I just went to my 7th concert of Home Free. You not only get goosebumps but you get a full body vibration when Tim Foust hits those low bass notes. You need to see them live.

[@babyfry4775]

I agree with you Soul. It’s a stunning version and so hauntingly beautiful. I loved Tim’s low notes…I’ve been to one of their concerts and his bass voice went through me and I was sitting in the mezzanine section! Loved the echoes. Loved the black and white film. Tim and Chance looked ghost like in the windows. Dire Straits version is beautiful and guitar driven where this is voice driven…just different but equally beautiful. Yep, Home Free can make you laugh or cry. They’re a great group. Helplessly Hoping, Mary Did You Know, One Man Band. Their harmonies are incredible. Good reaction Soul!

[@ruthcurfman7532]

Your reaction to this song is my favorite, because it matched some of my thoughts when I first heard it. Just had no words.

[@ppresley9208]

Try their "Helplessly Hoping" for amazing harmony perfection !! And then try their "Butt's Medley" for comic relief and a look at their goofy side !! And down the rabbit hole you'll go !!

[@Charmed636363]

Loved your reaction. I found home free in May/June of 2021, and have never looked back. I guess you could call me obsessed. Your first two songs definitely showed, how they can manipulate your emotions. They can make you absolutely cry, bring your patriotism rushing out, give your love of family, friends, and God a lift and lastly have you laughing so hard, you'll have tears rolling down your face. Any song they do is a good choice, but here's a few suggestions. For a true acapella sound, "Helplessly Hoping" from Crosby Stills and Nash or "Crazy" by Patsy Kline. For a taste of Country, "Hillbilly Bone", by Blake Shelton or "Elvira" preformed with The Oak Ridge Boys. Patriotic is definitely "God Bless the USA", preformed with Lee Greenwood and the United States Air Force Band (HF also recorded it with just themselves). And to see their hilarious side, "The Butts Medley" or "Never gonna give you up" by Rick Astley. I hope you enjoy your Home Free journey, and someday consider yourself a "Home Fry" (their fan base). ❤️❤️

[@charissakington606]

Yes! I get goosebumps ALL over every time I hear this song!! It is haunting and powerful. Beautiful. Tim's bass is incredible.

[@MamaMo777]

Need to check out the songs Mayday, Man of Constant Sorrow, How Great Thou Art

[@Ingrid_Haendel]

These are all good songs but I would definitely advise to wait before reacting to Mayday until he can tell each of the group apart from each other and which range they usually sing in

[@Hundhammer]

Happy new year everyone! Love this one... ❤️

[@leslieoneal4464]

I HIGHLY recommend you listen to their "When a Man Loves a Woman" (Austin Brown singing lead), "How Great Thou Art", "Helplessly Hoping", and "In the Blood". I PROMISE you, you can't go wrong with any of their stuff, but those are "must listens"! 👍💗

[@leslieoneal4464]

I couldn't let it go without adding a few more. Haha I chose the songs listed above due to the awesome harmonies featured. There are SO many others, though! Oh, Holy Night My Church Blue Ain't Your Color Colder Weather Man of Constant Sorrow Some Girls Do Hillbilly Bone Land of the Free Everybody Walkin' This Land Mayday And definitely ----> End of the Road! Honestly, you can't go wrong...just jump down the HF rabbit hole and enjoy!

[@SusanneRoberts-pb7eb]

Great reaction to the most talented group of great men .#homefree

[@intermenater]

One of the few songs reactors hardly ever interrupt. And strangely, many male reactors remain silent at the end, to recover. They're the ones end up dead in the field. Mark wrote something special after the Falklands. He is a very skilled guitarist. But this hits me much harder. BTW, Great reaction! You were smiling when it started, which is normal. Your expression changed quickly. A few reactors are smiling and laughing while reacting to a song about someone saying farewell to his comrades as he becomes a ghost and questions the logic of war.

[@jeffreyjacobs390]

Such a soulful ballad into deep thought, reflection and wonder .... that men do what is so horribly disturbing in battle and honor, courage and egregious harm done in defending one's lands, resources and Sovereignty .... a price paid in our stead ! Beautiful .

[@donnaoconnell9798]

So happy to hear another person just as moved about a song. They never seam to disappoint

[@brendagrothier967]

Home Free don't do covers....they do enhancements.

[@elizabethstops2362]

Enchantments ?

[@marlahudgins7038]

This is a vvery hauntongly beautiful video

[@Aprlmoore]

I really enjoyed your heartfelt reaction to this. Really good. Thank you so much!

[@garrymoore2161]

These lyrics, presented this way, are truly classic.

[@stanrock2225]

You will not find a bad song from them. The are 5 of the most talented guys on the planet. Any song from them will be great. Thanks for your time

[@loriloy7097]

I'm a new subscriber love your reaction it is just a mesmerizing video thank you to dire straits whoever wrote it! This message will ring true forever!

[@Snowflake-wl9uo]

Hello ! Thank you! I didn't know about them. Really cool voices !!!🌹😌🙏

[@georgefisher1995]

How can 5 guys produce such beauty with a song - evoke throat lumps, force tears of emotion and sadness, yet make you want to listen again and again. I wonder what Mark Knophler would say about how they caressed, and so respectfully presented his song.

[@terrimoore6165]

Stunning, no? Rocked my world. My husband couldn't finish listening, as he is a combat vetern, and lost too many of his brothers, and this broke him

[@minneyruth]

Great reaction 🥰🥰 Please react to Home Free " when a man loves a woman "

[@freadadillon4071]

A Masterpiece.

[@maryhumphrey3002]

They made it a masterpiece.

[@larrywright4539]

This was originally released by Dire Straits in 1985, with Mark Knopfler on lead and guitar.

[@belinda9696]

You should check out their version of "Country Roads"(Take Me Home) or "Helplessly Hoping" for more beautiful harmony.

[@ronaldschweitzer1110]

They sure know how to do that, don't they.

[@Emilyhildegaard1]

They defy description.

[@georgefisher1995]

Would really like to hear Mark K’s reaction to his song.

[@ferrisdonoso4556]

I've commented this on many of these reactions. For me it has the same emotional impact of hearing Taps.

[@GS-xt8fu]

Me too. Goosebumps

[@karenrudderham4900]

Yes Helplessly Hoping and Go Rest High on that Mountain. Nana Karen UK

[@doloresburns3301]

Your reaction echoed my feelings about this video.

[@garrymoore2161]

Artistically, that have the light from the windows seeming to show through their bodies as if they were ghosts. How very fitting as sentiments like this have been on the lips of dying soldiers for centuries and centuries. It is the ghostly echo of their voice.

[@lillianthomas8445]

And their version of man of constant sorrow is incredible

[@2000disneyland]

I was also speechless.

[@itzel1735]

Don’t have to describe. Your face at 5:54 says everything.

[@susanwahl6322]

Hits you right in the feels, don’t it.

[@sisselfan]

Can I make a request for a song? Have you heard of the Norwegian singer Sissel Kyrkjebø? She is the national treasure of Norway and has a unbelievable voice. Her voice can also be heard in the 1997 Titanic movie. Could you react to her performing "Like an Angel Passing Through My Room"? It's a cover of the ABBA song.

[@jeandavenport514]

I can see you liking Home Free's cover of "Man of Constant Sorrows". I've seen other reactions to it, but seeing your reaction would be a joy.