The Home Free dudes CRUSHING an opera song - Nessun Dorma (Reaction!)

[@justkaron]

Rob was really leery about doing this. He had the opera training and knew what he needed to do here. Austin has a lot of musical theater training and has been in productions. Austin really wanted everyone to know what his bandmate brother could do. They all seem to have real affection for one another. It translates into their work.

[@rebeccawaid9323]

Watching your expression was great. To quote the British...you were gobsmacked! Love it!

[@KrisHarmon-og1nt]

Rob was classically trained in college. He could have gone far in opera but I’m glad he wert down the path with Home Free. Austin could sing the phone book and make it sound amazing.

[@patriciamcl54]

People say "he could have gone far i nopera" but the fact remains that he didn't, because the effort involved in hunting down auditions for the chorus, where you get paid peanuts, while keeping your technique in good repair every single day, just gets too much for most who graduate from voice training. There's also the point that heavy Italianate voices like Robs are not so useful in other genres/fields except the old warhorses of Puccini and Verdi (which are themselves becoming less popular). Another reactor with a background in opera and years of experience by contrast said that Austin could have made a fortune - with the implication that he still might - simply because his voice is more versatile.

[@ppresley9208]

Amazing , aren't they ? The guys from Home Free are all so uniquely talented !

[@momD612]

Your reaction is pretty much exactly like the rest of us the 1st time watching this. Austin kept begging Rob to do this. Rob finally agreed but only if Austin joined him. Rob had not sung opera in about 15 yrs. He's still got it that's for sure! ❤❤❤

[@jq5609]

Simply stunning. Rob shocked everyone with this 😊❤

[@ArleneAdkinsZell]

Oh yeah, the Home Free guys are flat out awesome, thank you for checking this one out. Rob has an amazingly rich voice and his opera training from years ago shines through.

[@LynnRamsay]

Great Reaction! They are amazing! Rob was classically trained in college hasn’t sung it in 15 yrs before this. Austin is trained in musical theatre.Austin talked Rob into doing this ( glad he did ) as a way of showing off Rob’s talent.

[@babyfry4775]

Who knew your B-I-L could sing?!!! Hahaha. Yeah Rob killed it. He studied opera in college but that was years ago. Austin studied musical theater. So beautiful. Great reaction Sebs. You should really listen with headphones if you can. Btw, HF came out with another pirate song that Chance wrote (Chance isn’t in this video but is the newest member). He wrote it for a new video game coming out Skull & Bones. It’s a fun one! 🥰😃

[@Charlene-br1ek]

Your reaction is priceless!!! Your jaw was literally dropped at first but the OMG’s came quickly lol I love when people witness just how good they are!! Check out (if you haven’t already) How Great Thou Art and Helplessly Hoping both songs are a hauntingly beautiful rendition!!

[@lindasmith1370]

I love their faces as they fade out. I think I see just a touch of relief.

[@jamiem4941]

This was kind of eye opening wasn’t it? They stunned me when I first heard them. Rob could easily have had a career in opera. I admit I like them right where they are in Home Free. Gave me a whole other appreciation for their talent! Thank you for doing this!

[@itzel1735]

In Tim’s recent chat with opera singer Peter Barber, he said Rob took a month to get back in shape for this kind of singing. Peter said Austin sounds like a music theater singer, but Rob sounds like someone with real opera skills. And this does reflect their training. I’m often surprised how different Rob’s voice sounds depending on whether he’s singing country, opera, hip hop or gospel/R&B

[@brendasorenson6186]

Peter thought that Rob could have had a legit career in opera. I have yet to find a reactor that was not impressed with Rob's voice. Is he a Pavarotti? No; there was only one Pavarotti. But Rob definitely has the ability to sing opera, and to sing it well.

[@dagmar.6954]

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

[@ElizabethRoss-uj8rl]

Yeah. Two of the five reasons why Home Free has a long history of making beautiful music together -- Rob and Austin! The other 3, Adam, Chance and Tim, make them my favorite vocal band. Others in their comments will give you info about their backgrounds, and about this amazing operatic number. I'm just here to heap praise on these guys, and on your powerful reaction. Keep hanging out with HF; they're full of surprises -- the latest one, "Skull & Bones" by Chance.

[@vickiadkins9844]

Rob and Austin are insane!! The talent that is HF is insane

[@user-kg7co9vi5r]

Agreed HF has an embarrassment of riches.

[@adideles7977]

I just love the simplistic but complex talent of homefree!! 💝💞

[@dortheyc5276]

Absolutely brilliant!! 20 seconds in and I'm already crying. Why does opera make me cry!? I've seen the Britain's Got Talent clip with Jonathan Antoine when he was just 17 years old dozens of times. Each time, by the end, ugly crying. I'm completely blown away!!

[@maryobrien8741]

This is one of my favourite songs ever! What incredible voices these two have . Sent shivers down my spine. I just want to listen to it over and over.

[@williamcabell142]

I really don’t think that you can actually label them a certain genre! They are fantastic! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@ninajones1175]

I never know what they are even saying but just the talent… the emotion they evoke, it’s extraordinary!!!

[@loucatozzi7656]

These guys have so much verbal and stylistic range!

[@debbiehall9091]

There is no doubt Rob and Austin killed this. These guys are so talented.💗

[@deborahdennehy9937]

They are such beautiful singers, just incredible. To say one is better than the other is impossible to say, as they both have a different range, love love loved it!! 💝💝💝💝💝💝

[@pamkowaski1608]

Rob and Austin have always had amazing vocal ranges. I was so happy when they did this. They finally got to show their whole range.

[@GaiaOne]

So glad Austin talked Rob into this. I would buy an opera album by Home Free. Can you imagine what a spin they would put on some of those arias? Be still my heart...

[@kristindunstan172]

I love the way Austin brings people on his channel and lets them shine!

[@minneyruth]

❤❤

[@childcrone]

With so much to admire, enjoy, and appreciate about every one of the guys, I love Rob's voice most of all of them.

[@sandrastorer5628]

First time I heard this, tears! Rob's voice is so beautiful!

[@stevelambert6404]

More singers need to take note of the talent home free has

[@minneyruth]

💯💯❤️

[@PaintingandExercise]

Home Free is not just country music. You should watch their rendition of "Mayday". Nessun Dorma means "Let no one sleep" and is an aria from the final act of Giacomo Puccini's opera Turandot and one of the best-known tenor arias in all opera. To marry the princess, Turandot, her suiters must correctly answer 3 riddles or be beheaded. Calaf, one of the suitors, answers correctly but she does not want him. So he gives her a second chance: guess his name by dawn and she does not have to marry him and she can behead him OR don't guess his name and she must marry him. She has all of her servants staying up all night to determine his name to no avail. "Let no one sleep". So, this song is him singing of his upcoming victory.

[@rllangevin3841]

This is just so, so good! Loved your reaction and can relate, as that's how many of us felt our first time hearing them as well. Please keep the Home Free reactions coming, these guys are so talented and never disappoint. Thanks!

[@ElizabethLOhrn]

I'm not an opera fan, but listening to this reminded me why I stay open to all kinds of music - their voices are so beautiful and complement each other so well. Thanks for giving the background story to the opera.

[@roniboyd613]

Chills & tears man, chills & tears every time!

[@ChicagoDB]

Rob is definitely hitting it out of the park…but Austin is incredibly talented as well.

[@janetlawson4482]

My favorite tenor aria❤, they knock this out of the park! I loved it. Now I know that you will appreciate Dimash, without a doubt, he just did a duet with Placido Domingo, one of The Three Tenors.

[@marshac7738]

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

[@teresacartwright5406]

In an interview with Patrol Gaming Austin said he'd really wanted to show off "opera" Rob but Rob said he wouldn't do it unless Austin did too. Austin went on to say he thought he been okay but that Rob had been fantastic. I love the way they support each other! I don't know if you've heard Austin's song "Hers Ain't Mine" (it's audio only on his channel) - Tim is singing the bass on it. Tim & Austin also do fund-raising for at risk veterans.

[@teresacartwright5406]

Nessun Dorma is an aria from Puccini's opera Turandot (there's an English translation on the 'net). Rob had extensive training in opera; Austin had some but his degree is in Musical Theater.

[@kenhall5551]

Rob has some serious operatic chops. Austin had training as a musical theater performer. Austin was passable but, ROB was the real deal. Thanks for reacting to this,

[@pinky2245]

Great reaction! The talent here is unbelievable! I always find myself holding my breath when they are building up to the grand finale!

[@jasonsomething6003]

Yeah.. HF could sang the yellow pages and make it sound FANTASTIC! Such vocal talent... SIMPLY next level, I mean even when they have a goofy song like "BUTTS MEDLY" they perfect everything! love the reaction peace

[@pamelamiller3749]

You absolutely need to hear Dan Vasc sing this. It is beyond phenomenal! No one better. His father was Italian and loved this song. Dan has tears in his eyes at the end! Dan is a level above ❤️

[@cheryljohnson733]

Tob was amazing. Austin was a great sport and did a good job.

[@JoanN63]

Wow, wow and again wow. This is insane.This is extremely good. Fantastic. Both are doing great. But Rob, I'm perplexed. His voice is just magical and so rich Chills just ran through my body. It flows into my heart. He will be able to stand with the greatest of opera singers. It's not often that I listen to songs by opera singers 5 times and more in a row. But here it is. Of course I hope that both will always continue to do Home Free, but I wouldn't think it wrong that such "trips" are made more often. Opera, country, ballads, soul etc. I think anything is possible..

[@JudithSeiffert]

Just heard Home free ( for the 4th time) in Oregon and I am alway amazed by their talent! They are so entertaining live also! But Rob on this song absolutely blows me away!

[@janbow5124]

I had been hoping that you would review these two singing this song. Yes Rob Lundquist is amazing I always knew that he had a voice also Austin. It made me cry the first time I heard them sing it. 😢❤

[@meemermarie1977]

Breathtaking . Its hard to fathum how my eyes got wet and had no clue any wirds they were singing.

[@kumasenlac5504]

Yes, they can do anything.

[@anitawright7169]

I almost fell off my chair the first time I heard this! They killed this! Love your reaction!

[@annep.1905]

The first singer has the better, or better trained, voice, but they both sound pretty good.

[@mattgraham2835]

the absolutely awesome job they are doing with this opera is going to make grown men and ladies sob like i am sobbing they are just killing it holy smokes ladies & gentlemen

[@debbiemclaughlin3460]

I had tears in my eyes. BRAVO BRAVO

[@kathrynrovinski3103]

Rob is obviously in his element. Fantastic!

[@claudiamarsh1648]

Home Free is fantastic! You should check out the Dan Vasc version. His talent and classical training makes it so beautiful.

[@GaiaOne]

This is the same man who gave us "I like big butts" in the Butts Remix. What a range.

[@louieleanos3554]

Rob blew me away. Austin is a great cross over artist.

[@teniahayzlett5988]

Goosebumpier!!

[@iamhere4now980]

There’s not much I am free can’t do. Period hands-down most talented man, a cappella around.

[@justinwhouarehappyhealthyb8]

this is great i was a nashville recording artist in my younger years and i was trained in classical and opera i love this i cried thank u

[@LibbyAnn]

Chills every time!❤️ Rob is very reminiscent of Pavarotti for me! Love your reaction!🥰

[@kristindunstan172]

Translation of lyrics I found online: Italian Text Nessun dorma! Nessun dorma! Tu pure, o, Principessa, nella tua fredda stanza, guardi le stelle che tremano d'amore e di speranza. Ma il mio mistero è chiuso in me, il nome mio nessun saprà! No, no, sulla tua bocca lo dirò quando la luce splenderà! Ed il mio bacio scioglierà il silenzio che ti fa mia! (Il nome suo nessun saprà!... e noi dovrem, ahime, morir!) Dilegua, o notte! Tramontate, stelle! Tramontate, stelle! All'alba vincerò! vincerò, vincerò! English Translation Nobody shall sleep!... Nobody shall sleep! Even you, oh Princess, in your cold room, watch the stars, that tremble with love and with hope. But my secret is hidden within me, my name no one shall know... No!...No!... On your mouth, I will tell it when the light shines. And my kiss will dissolve the silence that makes you mine!... (No one will know his name and we must, alas, die.) Vanish, o night! Set, stars! Set, stars! At dawn, I will win! I will win! I will win!

[@victorvandiver2770]

started loving this song after Neal E. Boyd sang it on America's Got Talent, Highly recommend watching his version also.

[@michellejackson6679]

Pavarotti is the master of this song... the only Opera song I've everd love... Rob and Austin did it justice.

[@janarookswood4395]

Rob was classically trained. Austin studied musical theater

[@lesaahrenstein6360]

If they were to release an album of them singing opera it would be in heavy rotation at my house. I don't know if you've ever seen the video of Freddie Mercury singing with Montserrat Caballe considered the best soprano ever. Freddie wrote a song and they sang it and it is truly magical. The song called Barcelona was to be the theme song in the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona. So Freddie wrote a song titled Barcelona. It was recorded in 88 because it needed to be submitted to the Olympic committee well well before 92. The video of their performance is from 88. In learning about cutbacks story it seems that Montserrat was the first person Freddie had told about him having AIDS. This was long long before he ever told anybody. Freddie told her that he would not be around to sing it with her at the Olympics. And sadly she passed in 91. They did use the song but it had to be from a video. The three videos to watch our Barcelona, Golden Boy, how can I go on

[@richarddaugherty8583]

Watching this for about the 100th time, I noticed that the suit Austin is wearing in this video is the same one all the band wore in the Home Free cover of Crazy (by Willie Nelson, made famous by Patsy Cline). Austin sings it as the lead in the same key that Patsy did which is difficult for a male voice. Home Free never, ever, disappoint!

[@patriciamcl54]

Not just the suit but the necktie, too, which has also made it into private life.

[@antrazitaj5209]

I think we all reacted like this, Rob kept this from us

[@minneyruth]

Wasn't that great? ❤ they did a good job! ❤❤❤

[@dennisfarris4729]

I pride myself on being stoic, but beauty makes me weap like a baby.

[@jackiestone3468]

If you haven’t listened to it yet please listen to Austin Brown “Bring Him Home” and bring tissues 😢. Great reaction 🎉

[@SnowCatMacDobhran]

These guys killed it. Another AMAZING version is when Aretha Franklin stepped up and sang for Pavarotti at an awards show (I think the grammy's one year.)

[@justinnottelling6148]

Just discovered your channel and am enjoying the content, thank you!

[@steveeverett1736]

and if you remember this is the song in the background for the fight scene in Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation, when Tom Cruise is having that fight above the opera stage

[@neighbourlady]

Love this! and your reaction! Austin also sings "Let Him Live" with piano accompaniment - and its so beautifull! Listen to it if you get a chance :)

[@bugvswindshield]

Pavarti did an insane version of this song. AMAZING!!! Highly recomened it. That being said. These guys are fantastic. so good.

[@raskalkat9092]

Great reaction. These guys are great. Did you know Dan Vasc has also performed this song - if you're looking for chills, check it out. Hail Vasc-Nation ❤️🤘✝️

[@cdubyuh4512]

I've been long obsessed with this song but never heard of these dudes til now. Oh. My. Gawd!❤ So, you must check out Aretha Franklin's live version. She subbed for an ill Pavarotti on short notice. And don't even get me started on Freddie Mercury's version!💔

[@Doooooooooooood]

World Cup Italia 90. Pavarotti owns this. Forever linked to him. He was the best.

[@terrisalser7721]

I love Home Free but David Phelps singing Nessum Dorma can't be beat. Your face says it all😂

[@johntucker4296]

First time hearing them do this freaked me out. I knew I had heard it somewhere. It was the movie 'Fargo'. Just watched again yesterday.I liked Rob and Austin's version better than the version from that movie.

[@miamidolphinsfan]

people think their just country bumokins...they got talent, and lots of it

[@kilroygirl7347]

Wow! Wow! Just Wow!

[@Mikki44]

Rob's the man.

[@jennyo8596]

I love watching reactors faces when they start singing :)

[@michellejackson6679]

And they are singing Italian.. obviously not their first language.. but dang... amazing.

[@lancewilcoxson5549]

Ok this is phenomenal! But man of constant sorrow is still my favorite. Just everything going on it is amazing

[@orion351us]

Completely full body chills

[@dotwyness4110]

Luciano Pavarotti is the singer that most people associate with Nessun Dorma

[@SJ-GodofGnomes21]

No sleep! Nessun dorma! No sleep! Nessun dorma! You too, oh Princess Tu pure, oh Principessa In your cold room Nella tua fredda stanza You look at the stars that tremble with love Guardi le stelle che tremano d'amore And of hope E di speranza But my mystery is closed in me Ma il mio mistero è chiuso in me My name no one will know Il nome mio nessun saprà No, no, on your lips I will say it No, no, sulla tua bocca lo dirò When the light will shine Quando la luce splenderà And my kiss will dissolve the silence Ed il mio bacio scioglierà il silenzio That makes you mine Che ti fa mia Go away, oh night Dilegua, oh notte Go down, stars Tramontate, stelle Go down, stars Tramontate, stelle I'll win at dawn All'alba vincerò I will win Vincerò I will win

[@michellejackson6679]

OMG.. he's not Luciano.. but he does such an amazing rendition... love it

[@vegaswillie]

You have to do a second reaction with the wife. I can't wait to see her face when (Lance) lol hits that first deep note. Thanks. BTW, Congrats on becoming an American citizen.

[@larryc3860]

this is the aria from Puccini's opera......all the great and near great operatic vocalists have sung this.......Pavarotti's (R.I.P.) performance is condidered the 'gold standard' by many.......originally written for one tenor voice.......Nessun Dorma='no one is sleeping'........

[@patriciamcl54]

Far too many singers have sung it. Many people (me included) are not great fans of Pavarotti. He wasn't much of an actor and consequently overplayed most roles. .

[@catherinehubbard1167]

Opera dialog and stories are often quite silly, written in a time when other countries and history were much less well known. They were chosen as an excuse for weird stories and exotic costumes, the fantasy/sci-fi of the time. People who love opera are tolerant, even fond of the goofiness. It’s all a setting for the real centerpieces, the series of arias. Some of these are breathtakingly beautiful, and each singer brings their own unique tone and style. It’s especially powerful because the stories, while not realistic, always include powerfully emotional human archetypes: tragic lovers, evil villains, loving family, war, and so on. I actually prefer not knowing what the players are actually saying/singing much of the time. Italian is a beautiful language for singing, but correct pronunciation is difficult. Non-Italian opera singers spend a shocking amount of time and effort in learning correct pronunciation in addition to all the specialized singing training. Many Italians have praised Rob and Austin, especially Rob, for their pronunciation. Isn’t Rob’s full, trained operatic voice something? So powerful, flexible, warm and rich. I love the friendship behind Austin’s coaxing him into doing this.

[@suebee4843]

Love your reaction ! 😊

[@debbynorsworthy9550]

“No one shall sleep”

[@debragonser745]

Love the jaw drop!!! Lol

[@piedmontish]

I honestly had to keep reminding myself that this isn’t lip syncing! Wow!

[@kathrynrovinski3103]

Speechless!

[@joanwharff6483]

You’re thinking of Luciano Pavarotti…..this was his signature aria from “TAURANDOT” …Puccini opera.

[@Janesorensen84014]

So beautiful ❤

[@CrimFerret]

And you now know why opera is cool. All that beautiful music is telling some of the most messed up stories you'll ever encounter. The popular aria 'O Mio Babino Caro' is literally a teenage girl throwing a tantrum because her father doesn't approve of her boyfriend. Check out The Three Penny Opera sometime. You'll certainly recognize one of the songs. In the German version it's 'Mackie Messer' or 'Mack the Knife'. Yes it's that song and it's not upbeat or done to a swing rhythm.