Home Free + Avi Kaplan "Ring of Fire" REACTION & ANALYSIS by Vocal Coach/Opera Singer

Double-bass-delight, woohoo! Home Free invites Avi Kaplan (from Pentatonix) to join them in this cover of Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire."
Join professional opera singer Elizabeth Zharoff, as she listens to them perform together for the first time.
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Performed by Home Free & Avi Kaplan - Words and Music by June Carter Cash, Merle Kilgore
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Elizabeth Zharoff is an international opera singer and voice coach, with 3 degrees in voice, opera, and music production. She's performed in 18 languages throughout major venues in Europe, America, and Asia. Currently based somewhere between Los Angeles and Tucson, Arizona, Elizabeth spends her days researching voice, singing, teaching, writing music, and recording TONS. She also plays Diablo and Dungeons & Dragons.
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#HomeFree #AviKaplan #Reaction

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

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[@zoumpourloudiko4467]

splendid

[@robertmovius9420]

I'm sure you know this by now but the lower notes are not Avi but rather Tim.

[@jeremiahhall7700]

Can you find the 3 notes in Avi's drop?

[@smithg7414]

I have a recommendation. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnu1npKgjrmAhZY

[@asuarezjd]

Please! Pray peruse Peter/Tim in the link (The Sound of Silence) 6 yrs ago. In your Tea Time w/ Tim you were surprised they went back to 2003. This was my first and was mesmerized, they were perfect singing together. Note: You can add the sublime! the perfect trio! You optimize their synergy, you have their same candor & bubbling personality! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXnFoIGQba15fJo

[@OneVoiceMore]

The transition from vocal expert to fangirl is seamless.

[@rmp7400]

Fangirl at another level🎆

[@Geeky907]

This is why i sooooo adore elisabeth she is not only an absoloute professional but also soooo loves her craft!!! I feel more normal seeing her “geek out” and “fangirl” over thease artists!!! Big luv Mrs. Z!!!

[@babswong792]

Listen and hear. There is so much depth and feeling behind the music

[@JP_AZ]

😂😂😂👌

[@sandraminorwilliamson5373]

Love her "real" reactions...she gives the song a real listen.

[@wasnt.here.3853]

I don't know a thing about music, I'm just here to see her facial expressions.

[@flufffycow]

She seems to be infatuated Ave. I believe she is a fangirl.

[@Ringohulk777]

Noice

[@aragorngame8263]

Same. He has amazing facial expressions.

[@XKlostretX]

Same here. Very entertaining and also learning more from watching

[@brettbarager9101]

Me too! lol I love an expressive face!

[@GeneralDecimate]

Elizabeth: "I feel like he's got a subwoofer he can engage." Me: *grabs popcorn and waits for final note*

[@super_siri]

That was basically my thought as well.

[@sinnaever]

11:15

[@azraelf.6287]

But wait, there's more!

[@FelixvonMontfort]

She came :D

[@rijden-nu]

@@FelixvonMontfort That was already her second one. See 6:50.

[@jonroux9291]

Not only did Tim hit that low note, but he was able to sustain it. Incredible

[@Quasar126]

the sustain is incredible, I've tried it a few times and I can get through 7/10ths of it with a full breath of air, and he even said two words before the low note. crazy

[@Rogers_Ranger]

hahhaha quit smoking @@Quasar126

[@vanceforrest4085]

13 seconds!!

[@Stephen_KB]

If I could sing like anyone, it would be Tim Foust. His range is insane

[@boojoe1989]

When Avi does that drop it always makes me laugh when you see his “yeah, I just did that” smile after

[@nancyt2848]

I just LOVE that smile. Also, the one at the end when he removes his beanie and puts on the cowboy hat. (I heard that they gave him the hat to do that switch at the end and they later auctioned the hat off.)

[@simbelmyne1277]

@@nancyt2848 Chris Rupp says it was his hat

[@Studio44B]

Absolutely!!! Hah. I also love the very end, where he smiles and puts on his cowboy hat. “Yeah. My work here is done.”

[@michaelzenk6895]

Then Tim says "hold my beer"

[@noahbillybib4584]

😂 so true

[@ethangospodareck]

Well on that ending bass note..you would love "Tim Foust and Peter Hollins" version of "Misty Mountains" (from The Hobbit). Only two people's voices and it's amazing.

[@darrellbeam8053]

Yes!

[@Noobtaco]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5OVeYVqbNOje7c

[@jamescurfman3284]

Oh, dangit, I didn't read through the comments first. I just said the same thing, RIGHT BEFORE finding this comment. Lol. :)

[@ethangospodareck]

@@jamescurfman3284 never hurts to have another request the same thing

[@jamescurfman3284]

@@ethangospodareck Agreed. :)

[@libradragon909]

The schoolgirl giggle about Avi's drop is EVERYTHING.

[@ronaldsinagra8825]

It's so nice to see an operatic trained voice coach express such giddiness for a group like this, rather than critique every aspect of the performance. Love it!

[@trenae77]

Talent recognizes talent, whatever form it takes!

[@TheJhtlag]

Well, technically, it's still a critique, which can be assessing good things too not necessarily the meaning we give when we say someone was "critical" of the performance.

[@wadeerwin3920]

No joke....

[@spideydew20]

Elizabeth, I've watched a couple other professional singers/vocal coaches do these reaction videos, and although very professional, they are pretty staid and "clinical." I LOVE your reactions, because you are so giddy, expression-filled, fun, and filled with joy and exuberance for awesome music!! You have a new fan!

[@danchristopher7957]

Absolutely.... Elizabeth is just adorable. Rare quality for an intellectual.

[@rebeccamay6420]

In another video I watched recently, Elizabeth excuses herself for having such a "Nerd Moment," and I could not help but bust out laughing in ecstatic appreciation! I enjoy seeing someone revel in delight, gushing enthusiastically over something that tickles the happy part of their brain. And so, on that video I commented about my own delight over what I'd call her "Squee Moments." 😍

[@scottdavis700]

Elizabeth had 3 bass-gasms in just over a minute, thats impressive! I love the emotion and passion for what she does, all jokes aside, thats why i keep watching.

[@darkangel-ve8pn]

Was wondering from the comments if I was the only one that noticed that 🤣🤣

[@ChristianKil]

peter hollens and tim foust - misty mountains This one maybe old but pure gold

[@MartinFransson]

Yes yes yes!! Love that one!

[@tlorenz1987]

That last note though... pure chills.

[@gavinferguson]

black is to colour is awesome

[@siimkask14]

That one is so good it melts your brainerino

[@tlorenz1987]

@@gavinferguson that is also a great one!

[@allybandy3047]

This was one of the most fun reactions to this. Overflowing joy of ear candy.

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

yay! :-)

[@kristinkirschenmann1163]

The cackle with everything 😂

[@shirazzza]

I just love watching her unbridled joy in all kinds of music when someone does something cool. She ain't no poker player but she's a wholesome human & we can do with all of them we can get

[@michaelblair7141]

I remember seeing Home Free live here in Green Bay in a smaller venue and when Tim hit that G1, you could not only hear it, but also feel the vibrations move from the floor up through your legs and into your chest and it was AMAZING!!!

[@ginger7044]

cool

[@leerjet31]

"Avi has such a low voice " Me waiting for tim to unleash the subwoofer🍿😂

[@Rangatology]

Not only does Tim hit that note live in concert, he can go lower. The man makes jaws drop.

[@VortexofPessimism]

Rob is now "Beardy Tenor Man" forever lol

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Perfect.

[@olabergvall3154]

Sweet sweet voice for sure. I'm a sucker for the bass myself also, and I being baritone/maybe-bass myself (but can't sing for shit), maybe I'm just a little envious of Rob Lundquist. And Mitch of PTX ❣

[@olabergvall3154]

Oh. And Rob's beard is high quality stuff, no doubt. Quality beard ✌

[@DoubleJThe]

I've been calling him 'youth pastor guy'

[@softshoes]

@@TheCharismaticVoice He was expressly forbidden to shave it off when they were on The Sing Off:)

[@meegs2943]

The way your eyes light up always restore a little of my faith in the world, thanks for everything

[@patriotsfootballplc]

Just here for the show of this goddess acting like a lil girl with a sweet tooth in a free candy store 😂

[@jamescurfman3284]

Right? That's the most fun part of her videos! You can always tell when she's really feeling the music and enjoying herself, she's so expressive! :)

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Thanks guys :-D

[@pdegan2814]

That's a perfect way to describe it, she was absolutely GIDDY :)

[@peterruthenberg8298]

I can't get enough of your reactions- especially the giggles. They remind me why I love music, and especially a cappella music. When a chord rings in just the right way and you could rewind the video seven times and never get tired of it. :)

[@xy5242]

Someone once said that the eyes are the doorway to the soul. Your soul must be happy when it listens to good music - it shows in your eyes. Greetings from Poland.

[@maestroblloyd]

Your genuine excitement, matched with your sense of innocence is wonderfully adorable. I absolutely love your reactions!

[@i.like.squids0310]

Am I the only one woh can only describe Avi's voice like melted dark chocolate?

[@super_siri]

Nope. Although I usually compare it to chewy fudge brownies because it has so much substance.

[@erichbrough6097]

...dipped in dark roast coffee!

[@rmp7400]

@@erichbrough6097 Yeah - deep French roast w chocolate-beignet n bourbon-vanilla blend!! Sign me up!!! ☕

[@rebeccamay6420]

Lol, Yes! I remember a late-1980s tv commercial for some dark chocolate product, it may have been a boxed cake or brownie mix, wherein someone would be talking about the product, take a bite, and say in an unearthly deep voice, "Deep, Dark, and Delicious." The commercial had young children and older women saying (lip syncing) these lines and it was hilarious!

[@oneknight55]

Rumor has it that Tim worked with Avi to increase his "lows." It seems like the A Capella community is relatively small, because you can see different group members showing up in different videos. It's very cool. Also, there are videos of Tim destroying sound systems at live concerts. Home Free has great stage presence, and they are very funny as well. Enjoy the ride Elizabeth. ;-)

[@catycudd5614]

avi was breaking speakers before tim won the sing off. avis low is f#1 live

[@erincross4328]

One of the funniest things I’ve ever seen of Tim and the speakers involves Austin sitting in front of the speakers because he wants to “feel the bass in his butt”. It’s hysterical. He almost gets vibrated off the stage.

[@ajisegundo2268]

caty cudd tim was very famous in the acapella community even before he joined home free

[@catycudd5614]

@@ajisegundo2268 as was avi, look up Fermata Nowhere and avi is also trained in opera.

[@david6321]

@@catycudd5614 talking about growls? Tim hits E1s lol

[@straffberry101]

thank you youtube algorithm for suggesting i watch this video and introducing me to the wonder that is home free

[@tkboyd8464]

Every now and again, that stupid algorithm gets it right...

[@markrobbins1018]

This lady has the most honest reactions of all reactors

[@ram2412]

I absolutely love your enthusiasm when you listen to and react to the music on your channel. By far the BEST reaction channel on KZbin. Your analysis is spot on and the passion with which you breakdown the music is just so amazing and enjoyable. So glad I found your channel! Please keep doing what you do as it is so appreciated in these crazy times in our world!

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Thank you, Sleyvas!!

[@yrrtum]

After this, next one has to be Voice Play - Oogie Boogie Song, you'll love the bass in there

[@NoahMDub]

Yrr Tum Absolutely!

[@XavierM95]

X3

[@syrodani]

I'll second this!

[@vanessamorris1985]

Was about to comment the same thing!! ❤ Geoff

[@miguel-fy7xi]

Agreee

[@THEShoky]

You HAVE to listen to their version of Auld Lang Sine.

[@miamidolphinsfan]

agree a perfect version of that

[@sharonc9618]

seconded

[@dino-xi8vd]

agree agree

[@Zabiru-]

thirded (fourthed?)

[@pnwcruiser]

I pulled it up on the Roku last new year with people who had never heard of Home Free and we ended up watching Home Free videos, while imbibing a tad, until 1AM.

[@Eric1SanDiego1]

I REALLY loved the final chords of the song that everyone sang around Tim's earth-shaking low note. They were taken straight out of the trumpet introduction of Johnny Cash's original and they fit in flawlessly at the end of the song while Avi put on his cowboy hat. That homage to the original was a perfect ending.

[@Wanderlust4Life247]

I’m glad I’m not the only one who had to listen to Avi’s part over and over again. I just cannot get enough of it.

[@mchlmcbrd]

If you just really need to see Adams abilities, he has a “drum solo” video.

[@cajunsamgaming4061]

Absolutely

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

WHA?!?!?! Awesome sauce.

[@mchlmcbrd]

@@TheCharismaticVoice Here is one of the links for you to find it easier. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5LRfIqCisZ3psk&ab_channel=RussellWolffProductions

[@wbish3]

@@TheCharismaticVoice If you're going to watch a drum solo I would suggest you do one that is more recent than the link above. He's gotten so much better abd added more sounds. Here is one from 2019... kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIHWmH2Apd2Kj7c

[@billkacvinsky988]

@@TheCharismaticVoice Please keep in mind that this aforementioned 'drum solo' is >5 years old. Adam Rupp has added more sounds, more texture in the ensuing years. Also added 2 Beatboxing Championships to his accomplishments. P.S. Chris Rupp ( cowboy hat/scruffy beard) was not in your previously reacted video. That was Adam Chance baritone/bass replacing Chris 2016, (referred to as Chance). He enacted the 'jews harp'.

[@nickhamby98]

"22 times Tim Foust went subwoofer mode" is unworldly

[@gorgeousbacon]

“How Great Thou Art” is a must! The complex layering of the harmonies in their version is amazing. Also, Adam steps down from beatboxing duty to lend his voice and boost it from 4 part to 5 part harmony. The visuals in the video are stunning as well. It was filmed by drone in the Austrian Alps while Home Free was there for a vocal festival. Please, please, PLEASE!!!

[@SegwayStan]

Elizabeth, I have listened to a bunch of your videos and your love of music and your unbounded enthusiasm is highly contagious!!!!

[@T1625-w7d]

What is really cool is watching Avi’s facial expressions. After he hits that drop he has this sly looking smile. It is like yep I did that. 😂 Then when Tim hits his low Avi again has that smiles while putting on a cowboy. It is really cool seeing another side to Avi.

[@andrewharwood9321]

Avi Kaplan has a solo song called "Change On The Rise" that is fantastic!

[@ImprtRCR]

She also needs to check out "The Summit".

[@synapsem4a1]

I second both of these. Heavily lol

[@danielhargrove5063]

I really want her to do Change on the rise

[@relaxedguy0606]

Agreed!! Change on the rise is a must!

[@katrinkabuttlin]

Change on the Rise is just... *chef’s kiss*

[@MontyDK1]

This one is cool :) It's a bit confusing that Avi Kaplan is in the video (and that one of the other members has been replaced by Adam Chance). In the live sing-off version Tim also goes a bit deeper on the final note, which makes the judges go crazy :D Once you've done a reaction on this one, you have to do one of the Home Free cover of "Mayday", where the members have changed a bit on their roles.

[@DennisKovacich]

I saw a reaction video where the guy did both of their versions of “Ring of Fire,” and he pointed out that the live version on “The Sing-Off” was a half step lower than this one.

[@scottclapsaddle84]

Agreed. You should do a reaction to their version of Mayday.

[@BBBYpsi]

Tim has been known to blow the subwoofers at their concerts he gets so low

[@Draeneiwolf]

Avi has done it on occasion too

[@austinblevins6804]

@@Draeneiwolf ok but Tim has done it more because the fans ask him to do it where it just happens with avi occasionally

[@faizaliqbal2284]

@@austinblevins6804 both did it, let's leave it that.

[@timclaus8313]

@@faizaliqbal2284 Shouldn't be a competition, both are exceptional singers. Different styles, strengths and weaknesses. Obvious here that they sing well together and complement each other.

[@kennethcrites7825]

I just love how seamlessly that bass line passes back and forth between Avi and Tim when the other is singing lead.

[@BigAl53750]

What blows me away about Tim’s closing note is how long he sustains it, without any appreciable loss of volume or power. I also agree that it should be longer and Adam Rupp is just from another planet. Or dimension.

[@jimwilson7364]

Does it with no visible effort at all

[@rickieodem488]

It's my dream that Geoff, Tim and Avi form the "Three Basses" and go touring. All three of them are consummate performers, and Geoff and Tim are also very talented arrangers.

[@EarlJohn61]

That would be great... With Adam Chance along to sing the high tenor.

[@roberthudson1959]

@@EarlJohn61 No need. Tim's range goes at least as high as Chance's.

[@Ringohulk777]

@@roberthudson1959 fact

[@lukew9036]

Scientists are still working on the necessary subwoofer before this can happen.

[@laurasanderson9489]

They'd have to have extra special speakers so they don't blow them hitting those crazy low notes lol.

[@mevadolaz]

This is the video i’ve been waiting for..! I want to see Home Free more often on your channel!

[@valrdjem]

Tim, Avi , and Geoff (of voiceplay) are three of the best bass singers in the world right now. They are amazing. For a good Avi, his duet with Peter Hollen on Black is the Color of My True Love's Hair is awesome. Voiceplay's Oogie Boogie for Geoff, and Tim with Peter Hollens singing Misty Mountains. Goosebumps will be had all around.

[@milosen6744]

The LAST and deepest note at the end is Tim. Avi does a drop in the middle, but he doesn't have Tim's 6 octave range.

[@yadaroni]

As much as I love this rendition, watching her face light up whenever there is vocal genius (which is constant), I actually find it even more enjoyable than the song. Your definitely doing what you were meant to do dear lady.

[@jamescurfman3284]

I love how excited you get! You seem like you FEEL the music just as much as you dissect it, which is so refreshing. There are other reactors and coaches who seem dry in comparison. I lump you in with Rebecca Vocal Athlete for the way you two are so passionate about it, both of you are excitable so your reactions are lively and fun to watch. Oh, right, well Avi can do overtones so it doesn't surprise me how he can change it so fast. He's awesome. Hey, don't apologize for loving it so much, your excitement is the most fun part of the video. It's infectious. So, IF you have not yet (I didn't see it on your channel but I could have missed it), how about checking out a video? Misty Mountains by Peter Hollens and Tim Foust. You'll LOVE it, I promise! It's also acapella, which is what Peter does! :)

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Thanks! I'm going to have to check this one out...

[@johnscaramis2515]

The Hound + The Fox feat. Tim Foust - We Three Kings. But nothing to worry about: they were lucky, no sand avalanche happened 😁

[@miamidolphinsfan]

LOL true....he went very low again

[@cinnabread9306]

Highly recommend this one, it's so good!

[@joannajohnson8210]

Adding my vote for this!

[@portiaj4374]

Love that song and collab!

[@jessiscrafty8592]

You NEED to do a reaction to Home Free’s version of “How Great Thou Art”

[@markppennington6639]

Yes!

[@phalcon23]

I played it at my mom's funeral. One of their best songs ever.

[@michaelwright4525]

And "Auld Lang Syne"

[@scottk2202]

Totally agree that one is also amazing!

[@jillbecenti9987]

I have seen Home Free live twice and when Tim hits that note at the end you feel it in your chest! It is absolutely incredible!

[@scottcairns9103]

Even Avi was smiling after pulling off that "Drop"

[@Silviu86syd]

She's gonna get mind BLOWN!!! Can't hardly wait!!

[@sakadula]

Wow! You put enough expressiveness and emotion into that reaction to power a small city! A thoroughly enjoyable listen.

[@charlesheld3725]

Your eyes. Tim must have just hit the note.

[@oldsoldier4u814]

Since she listened to it three times in a row, I'm surprised she didn't need a glass of wine and cigarette after it!!!

[@mikeremski2102]

@@oldsoldier4u814 marvin gaye and some candles

[@ASClarinet1227]

I love Avi and his voice and range. I haven't really listened to Pentatonix since he left the group. My favorite song of theirs is Standing By. Avi takes the lead and sings it all in his higher range. It's a beautiful song!

[@HannahSBax]

And Standing By is a PTX original

[@RobertRRay]

Adam Rupp the beatboxer can do lots of stuff no other beatboxer can do....Like in "Man of Constant Sorrow" he does a Harmonica, and some bird calls, plus crickets...plus a full drum kit...plus his symbles and high hat's are so crisp and sharp...

[@rebeccamay6420]

The "harmonica" was incredible! 🤗

[@scifibob]

I just love how you are able to pick the single parts out of a sequence just like that. For us that have listened to Home Free (and also Avi) for some time, we know most of the boundary notes already, but I'm very impressed that you were able to also pick Adams beats in all this, he's just really good. I'm looking forward to more reactions from you on Home Free, and maybe also on Peter Hollens as requested. My favourite request is Home Free, how great thou art, since that is no beatbox, just their voices. It's excellent, you'll love it.

[@Rafarinnegan]

If you want to hear a Tim's low note live, "I want crazy" on the sing off performance is the video you have to watch hahahahaha

[@phillee2814]

As a basso profundo, it is very refreshing to find someone who really appreciates that vocal range. The additional resonance comes from the chest wall and abdominal muscles - the body parts that you physically feel kick drums, floor toms and low bass through at a rock concert. I've sung for two male voice choirs, and yes I could sing down to G0 clean (off the bottom of a grand piano, in fact) when I was younger, in practice and before 40 years of smoking ruined my voice. It may after being smoke-free since Feb 12th 2017 have recovered reasonably well though - I just managed a rather rocky G0, but having the breath for it is a problem, as I can't stand unaided. Sitting down I did it by laying right back in a recliner, as singing at such low pitches uses a lot or air! I once met a deeper bass, from a visiting Russian male voice choir who we hosted during their tour of the UK, and he could sing so low that you could almost count the Hz! My wife (a casual flautist) reckons that's true of me too, but she may be either exaggerating or thinking of something else. Not quite the control either nowadays, although close enough that practice might get me there, although never again off the bottom of the keyboard! OTOH, I cannot sing in mixed voice choirs as they so often combine baritone and bass - even in the bass parts I sometimes needed to sing down an octave, which I didn't like to do, but which the musical director of one of the choirs encouraged, as he said it made the sound "fatter" and "bulked it out". Not having heard it from the audience, I can't say, but we did get perfect scores in both compulsories at the Llangollen Internation Eisteddfod (I think that is still the only time that has ever happened), although we had to settle for 2nd place in the male voice choir category as two members sang off simultaneously during our final "free choice" song, which put us all off and we drifted - as it was a capella there was no way to correct when that happens - both were poor attendees at rehearsals and our musical director was absolutely incandescent with rage at them - so much that they made their own way home and didn't travel on the bus! In the 40 years since I have never seen anyone as furious - and I hope I never will. I'm not sure if they decided to make their own way or if he told them they were no longer members so not entitled to travel with us. It was justifiable anger though, as it was their lack of rehearsal that cost all of us that win, and he didn't actually get violent - just very, very scary. I actually thought he was going to burst something!. He was easily the best musical director I've ever sung or played (violin) for. I've also sung casually (at the pub, after the show) with Cambridge University's Kings College Singers, the rotating group of students from whom the King's Singers were an offshoot which graduated out. With music school on Saturdays, I had a six-day week from age 11 but gained a solid musical background was a member of 4 orchestras (and occasionally a fifth), two of which I led. However, the divisions between classical and popular and rock singing were harsh in those days (at least in the UK) and so what I performed and what I listened to were completely different. At music school, Messrs Gilbert & Sullivan were considered borderline frivolous and musical theatre was REALLY stretching the limits! So sad that a whole generation grew up with that belief. I much prefer Henk Poort's description - the genre is irrelevant to the quality. Music is either good or it isn't.

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Nice! It's fun that you've been able to sing so low! I much agree with Henk Poort's description as well.

[@walterrutherford8321]

I’d heard two other of the songs but the percussion in this one really floored me. Sounded like wood blocks, and snare drums, cymbal, and toms, sometimes at the same time. Like she said, a whole drum kit. Truly impressive.

[@lukegoffkat]

I just wanted to say how much happiness you've brought me with your videos. You're enthusiasm and kindness, sweetness, well I'd always hoped to find a woman like you but never did. You bring a lot of joy to my life, thank you!

[@nat1698]

You’re so into it, I love it 😂 Awesome to see how genuinely happy music can make someone. Great reaction!

[@Quizzy0000]

i know the tumbnail moment its the moment the dragon says FIRE. i still hope for a song that avi tim and geoff do together i just need to hear that.

[@tcarlstrom]

Great reaction. I kindly recomend Oogie Boogie Song with Voiceplay for more good and fun accapella

[@bradhickox8285]

Yes! If she likes basses with range, Geoff's performance in that is going to blow her mind! Especially the last note!

[@bennegatu7526]

Agreed especially if u wanna hear low notes

[@christianschmid1440]

7:55 : Avis gaze is like "See what I just did there?" :D

[@larrywright4539]

A recent video from Home Free is “American Pie” featuring Don McLean. It’s over 8 minutes long and a true classic. I know it’s past Christmas, but you should listen to them singing Do You Hear What I Hear. Tim hits some really low notes in it, and the setting for the video was gorgeous

[@masteele7047]

I just saw the 'American Pie' video. What a great composition with the legendary Don Mclean

[@hero1524]

It’s the best one imo

[@marcingodziek4483]

Please You Must react to Tim Foust Vocal Range. You will be impressed. Sorry for my english but im from Poland and i still learn it. He can sing A0 growl note.

[@KRISTOFOROS333]

Nie ma co przepraszać, że jest sie z Polski;) Pozdrawiam!

[@BadGirlFan]

@@Ines-rn1si H or B is higher than the mentioned A. Both is still impossibly low, just wanted to point that out.

[@Ines-rn1si]

@@BadGirlFan That's right, Johanna, my bad English: not even, just 😁 Thank you

[@Tanius89]

That low note, the A0, is performed in their cover version of Sold! by John Michael Montgomery, for those who didn't know

[@Ines-rn1si]

@@Tanius89 Thank you, Now I know!

[@ktwpatterson1190]

Talking about Avi's range, you should check out some of his solo stuff. I recommend Change On The Rise or Get Down. They really show off his higher range better.

[@maryk5225]

*that drop* is Avi switching from angel to demon in one second

[@alanjurena2678]

Avi is a fallen angel?

[@engmed4400]

Funny you mention that. Avi is short for Avriel, which was the name of an angel in the Bible.

[@gregkral4467]

My God the harmony and making a bit of island sound..... perfect, and unexpected... perfect.

[@singjosingsing]

As a vocalist, I know exactly what you’re saying about the 2-octave drop. It’s a crazy change in the shape of the throat and palate. If I could go back in time, I would love to be a speech therapist.

[@Bobbzorzen]

The absolute joy of watching you enjoy music makes my day. Never realized how watching someone who knows good music enjoy something and explain why could make me enjoy it so much more. Thanks!

[@scottyrose9106]

OMG. It started out so smooth and slow. Made me think of the beginning of Disturbed, sounds of silence. Then, it was like Johnny Cash goes to the Caribbean. Like, the Little Mermaid's Sebastian orchestrated this. Lol!

[@TheJhtlag]

Just as an aside, Johnny Cash did have an estate in Jamaica for a long while

[@dren608]

Welcome to Adam the sound effect guy that answers most every request for a sound effect with "here hold my beer"

[@jamesleasure8836]

I just LOVE watching your joy in discovering these artists and songs. If everyone would allow themselves to feel the joy music can bring, the world would be a much better place.

[@terrichristenson432]

If you will watch their performance of this song during the Sing Off TV show you will hear Tim go even lower. Absolute Amazing !!

[@dalesmith9741]

And you get to see Sean jump out of his seat! 😂

[@davidhawkins1295]

This is my favorite reaction. Your energy, and genuine joy are infectious. Thank you

[@jackmorgan3498]

Your reaction was precious, You looked like a little girl that had just escaped the kitchen with the last cookie and nobody noticed. Like it or not your a Home fry now! If you are looking to increase your subscription numbers then Home Free will do it .

[@misterdubsteppa]

Next recommendation: Elvira with the Oak Ridge Boys :D

[@wbshappy1]

what a bunch of SHOW OFFS! I loved it! They wen't as high as anyone can expect and so low no one could expect it! The beatbox guy is insane! Other than that, their harmonies are your run of the mill perfection... WOW!

[@Stewbabynz]

Avi sang the dwarves song Far Over the Misty Mountains Cold... In Auckland, New Zealand during his last four with Pentatonix. So he brought the dwarves sound back to middle earth. Was chillingly beautiful.

[@Viper00900]

Another earth shaking bit of bass is in their christmas song "Do you hear what I hear" I love seeing your face, the excitement shines through and I can't help but smile too. Thanks for these!

[@BPinney]

Tim hits F1 doing this live... on a TV show: Sing Off.

[@gregsteele806]

Yeah, I remember watching that show when it aired. I almost couldn't hear the note, but I could certainly ~feel~ it.

[@jeffc8965]

Yes, when they sang this in the sing off it was a half step lower. And if you dig through Home Free's music you'll find he's gone even lower than that F#.

[@voidweaver8333]

@@jeffc8965 his lowest known to us(We will not know his full vocal range until he says) is an A0, not in sold he confirmed it wasn't him, but in thin a little less

[@evansbat]

It’s an F#1. The F1 is in the Hunter Hayes Medley.

[@evansbat]

Bizarre Moon He has an F0 vocal fry (live on mic) and blew out the system.

[@mjbartholomew5317]

Velvet is the right word for Avi's voice. It's like that throughout his entire range. (E flat 1 to C sharp 5)

[@leglessinoz]

That low note does make the whole room vibrate. You can physically feel it pushing on your chest.

[@temperatechimp]

@The Charismatic Voice, I think this is the first time I've seen you actually FAN-GIRLING over a vocal performance!

[@andres777video]

Finally you got to hear Avi...Very nice appearance, and that final Bass! Good job Tim Foust. A G1, Some videos show him doing an A0

[@Cricket26740]

The song with A0 is called " Grundy County auction"

[@Marcell0Bass]

The A0 is A1, confirmed by Tim he says his lowest was B0 in down in the boondocks

[@willischang6956]

Listen to their cover of “Mayday” by Cam.

[@Grevlain]

One of their best. IMHO

[@miamidolphinsfan]

@@Grevlain 100% agree, that is one I listen to almost every day

[@KillerTruffle]

Do this ONLY if you're comfortably familiar with the part each member of the group sings. Because reasons. If you're not thoroughly familiar with each member's parts, listen to some other songs and hit Mayday later. It's still a can't-miss video, but so much of its impact is lost if you're not familiar enough with the group.

[@Grevlain]

@@KillerTruffle Very true!

[@miamidolphinsfan]

@@KillerTruffle 100% agree.

[@Chrissy-pf5pd]

If you want to hear some low notes from Tim and some high notes from Austin, you should listen to their video for Do You Hear What I Hear. You will be amazed by the arrangement done by Adam Rupp. I think it's one of their best for sure. Plus it's 5 and 1/2 minutes long haha. I recommend the official video first for the full wow factor then you can listen to a live version later. Thanks for the great reaction video. It is very much appreciated.💕

[@georgianbents]

The singing is unbelievable, and her reactions are magnificent.

[@darenallisonyoung8568]

O. M. G. . . . Elizabeth's reaction at 6:50 when Avi drops eleventy-million octaves is sooooooo cute.

[@hannahhester8376]

I bet Johnny Cash was so happy! He was singing along in Heaven, and saying, "THAT is how you do my song!"

[@jamessweet5341]

Written in part by Johnny's wife June Carter-Cash.

[@jmbmusic1]

PLEASE make sure to look up the term „subharmonic register“ before watching VoicePlay for the first time. The Bass singer of the group, Geoff Castellucci, uses that bass singing technique in almost every song. And by the way, the technique that Tim used for the last note in this song is called „The Growl“ in the a cappella singing community. This technique uses the false folds to create the note instead of the normal vocal chords. I just wanted to write this as a small guide for bass singing techniques because you will hear a LOT of this stuff in your upcoming a cappella reactions.

[@shawnadams1460]

Just an FYI for you.....he learned that subharmonic register from Tim Foust, the bass for Home Free. Tim Foust holds two world records, the most octave range at 10 and the lowest note performed by a human voice.

[@jmbmusic1]

@@shawnadams1460 You’re not quite correct. Geoff learned the growl technique from Tim Foust, not subharmonic. Tim doesn‘t even know what the subharmonic Register is. And it‘s not Tim Foust who has the guinness world record for the lowest note, it‘s Tim Storms. I‘m not trying to be mean or anything like that, I just want people to have the correct information. Have a nice day!

[@sethmillan8627]

@@jmbmusic1 I know this is super late, but I just would like to throw in and say that Tim does know how to use the subharmonic register, he just very rarely does it! In VoicePlay’s “Just Sing” video, he uses it, and I think that’s about the only example I am fully aware of :)) Have a lovely day!

[@jmbmusic1]

@@sethmillan8627 Actually he doesn’t sing subharmonics :) The low note in just sing is a perfect chest-fry octave drop. It‘s difficult to tell with all the stuff happening at the moment of the low note. He makes chest-fry sound very good and in some situations it can be confused with subharmonics. But actually he doesn’t know about subharmonics. Have a lovely day as well!

[@sethmillan8627]

@@jmbmusic1 Yep, took a second listen over, and you’re right! That’s a really clean chest-fry. Although, considering him and Geoff speak and discuss techniques, I think it’s probable that he does know about the subharmonic register. Most likely he just has no use for it right now, considering how low he can growl to!

[@ethangospodareck]

Funny enough Adam Chance has a sick range too. He can go G1-F5. People don't often point him out, but his range is featured quite a bit in Homefree's songs.

[@djr7531]

I have watched many vocal coaches react to this particular video and every single one of them is shocked and pleased by that final note from Tim. As a bass singer Tim has the largest possible range a bass singer could have being able to go higher than pretty much every other bass singer out there and certainly being able to go lower than just about everyone. This version of this song with Avi and Tim both singing base is just so much fun to see or rather hear the differences in their voices with the different tones they have. It is obvious that all of these guys love what they do and we love listening to them do it.

[@ChuckvdL]

At around 7:00 when she talks basses having to go high to low.. this is so true. Hardest choir song I recall (musics empire) was like that. Multi octave and went to a high E before then dropping to a low E. Relaxing to hit that low, after the high was a real challenge, it was a brutal bass line to throw at high schoolers.

[@KitaBelle23]

Avi is Really good, but Tim's low notes are seismic! love it.

[@miamidolphinsfan]

I've heard them twice in person, and it's amazing ....you feel it in your body

[@jamescurfman3284]

Well, I had heard that Tim coached Avi just a little bit, so Avi could go even lower now than he did in this performance. COOL, right? AFTER they have both been known to blow speakers at venues...jees. Are they going for World Record Lows or something? lol :)

[@catycudd5614]

i think avis voice is richer then tims and smoother.

[@jamescurfman3284]

@@catycudd5614 Warm fudge. :)

[@david6321]

@@catycudd5614 Definitely not richer on the lows, but yes, smoother

[@frasera11]

I'd love to see her expression when opening Christmas presents,,pretty lady with lots of talent

[@KitaBelle23]

Actually Elizabeth, Avi does some very impressive overtone singing too.

[@TheCharismaticVoice]

Neat!

[@CyanideGirl94]

It would be wonderful to see her react so some of his solo work. It's amazing.

[@anitawright7169]

This is an awesome collaboration! Love this song so much. You should check out Home Free do this on the sing-off from 2013. Love your reaction!