Vocal Coach Reacts to Austin Brown - Bring Him Home

[@lindanearing4710]

Austin is so extremely talented. This makes my heart hurt in that way it does when something is so amazingly beautiful. whew.

[@earlconnerley5749]

Like we all didn't expect that from Austin he has a beautiful tone and could virtually sing anything he wants to

[@nightthornkvala94132]

Austin has a musical theater background. He was part of the cast on a cruise ship when Home Free boarded as guest performers and they quickly made friends, Austin expressing his love for their music and his want to join them. When a HF member decided to retire to raise a family not long after that they contacted Austin to get them back to five members. A joke they relate is that he had to bring back the Georgia accent he's had to bury for his stage work. He sounds beautiful either way.

[@Brirend]

👍, He has a degree in musical theater.

[@mrpididiot]

He also worked for Disney as one of the Liberty Singers

[@nightthornkvala94132]

I saw an interview yesterday and Austin mentioned it was a. Royal Caribbean ship he was on.

[@Back2SquareOne]

The fact that Austin has a musical theatre background does not mean that he has to sing in that style. The musical theatre style of singing sounds artificial and unusual to people who are not familiar with it. When singing in a studio type setting, with close microphones, and post production, singing in a more pop style is, IMO, likely to be more relatable to his intended audience. Indeed, I would say this performance has substantially more emotional impact for me when compared to more traditionally styled performances. It is very much "as you have never heard it before", and is the better for it!

[@nightthornkvala94132]

@@Back2SquareOne I was referring to it only in the aspect that you don't hear the "south" in his voice when he's singing that song. Tim was kind of teasing him about that when he was singing on the cruises.

[@danielmclaughlin9385]

Best reaction to this wonderful performance, If it doesn't stir your emotions, you are dead inside.

[@AndySaenz]

Austin is a great singer! Wow, he feels the music! And his execution of this song is excellent.

[@helenmoon-bertrand9181]

SO BEAUTIFUL WITH SO MUCH FEELING Thank you and Sebastian what a talent

[@tracy_222]

I love Austin’s voice👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻amazing tone

[@garethpendlebury7996]

"This song is timeless, sadly" strikes home. Very well put. Nice rendition.

[@davidlestervoice8914]

As soon as I saw the title, and knowing your love of Les Miz, I knew you would enjoy it. After doing Les Miserable myself, the music is engraved into your heart and soul❤❤ great analysis, Tara!

[@annehffry3284]

Beautiful rendition! Austin did justice to this classic ballad.

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much I really really enjoyed watching Austin singing with such amazing passion and sensitivity too. I’ve been watching Austin for a while too, and he is so very very talented and adorable too.

[@robnsusan2000]

I can’t help it, I’ve watched this 10 times already. Your reaction is perfect!

[@Tarasimonstudios]

❤️❤️

[@Michaelangelo.1]

Aww bless your beautiful reaction Tara, you’re so lovely

[@mikegerwick868]

I prayed this many times. I served in the Navy in the 60’s.. My son had 7 tours in the Middle East. Just bring him home. He is home. Thank you Lord.

[@russelldias5131]

Hi Mike, my dad, served Airforce WW2 turret gunner B-17, flew out of London England. Prison of war 13 months, even survived the death marches. He came home to his dad, my father in law served army WW2 Korean war and Vietnam 32 years LT COL. retired he came home. Pepper have no idea of what our soldiers go through. God bless you all. 7 tours absolutely amazing. My draft # was 4 1973. I would have enlisted, it's our duty. 🙋‍♂️🙏🇺🇲🇨🇱

[@mikegerwick868]

@@russelldias5131 thanks for the reply. You are correct, duty and tradition. My grandfather served WWI, my dad also served in a B-17 group out of England in WWII, my uncle was army in Korea, I was in Navy, Vietnam era, my nephew was Army in Afghanistan, another nephew still serves as a Colonel in Army and my son retired from Air Force. My draft number was 74 before I enlisted. I am proud of all who serve. Thank you to your family.

[@nancycurtis488]

Thank God!

[@hamblinta]

Tara, it’s really good to see you back…you look great! Austin has been given a wonderful gift (as have all of the Home Free guys) to truly bless those who hear him.But it’s so much more than just the voice, it’s the heart and emotion behind what he does. To go from country boy to “Bring Him Home” to “When A Man Loves A Woman” and everywhere in between is remarkable. Please check out Home Free’s cover of “Brothers In Arms” by Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits.

[@kencross25]

Not only is Austin a marvelous singer, but his pianist us exquisite.

[@Commander_Cat]

The last bright note sounded so hopeful!

[@mastermao8592]

Austin is one of my favourite singers

[@TheGudsdotter]

The best version I have heard.

[@renelim4604]

Luv his voice!!

[@AH-gk9we]

OMG…Goosebumps from the first note!

[@tombodet7918]

That was Amazing !! I have prayed this prayer as well. Thank you

[@tlcsmith1]

Tara you have such a beautiful heart.

[@nanadeborah8717]

Austin studied musical theater in college. He was doing musical theater on the cruise ship when Home Free found him.

[@nanadeborah8717]

I don't think she reads comments. Austin knows exactly what he's doing with the song.

[@alanlundberg4534]

Beautiful reaction. Thank you.

[@mr.musica2.0]

This is perfect and I love this cover more than the wolverine version

[@katherinepollock]

Same- the movie version of the song was good, but it wasn't as good as it could have been because it was sung too strongly at the beginning. It should have started off gentle/falsetto (like it does in the Broadway version), and then grown through the song to demonstrate the "growing" need for Marius to live. Just my opinion 🙂

[@Rosannasfriend]

The wolverine version is the weakest version… That’s a pretty low bar to compare it to. Lol.

[@davidconilogue4768]

thank you for you expressing feelings

[@ceepeeo]

I wish you would use headphones so you can hear Austin’s voice as it really is. You won’t know what you are missing until you use headphones.

[@MTWasks]

Not only did he go up for the last note, he increased the volume too. Excellent.

[@peppywood01]

Beautiful! 💕💕💕

[@melliefz]

That end, I had the same face you did! Beautiful cover and beautiful reaction.

[@toodamtired276]

The live version with the rest of Home Free is pretty incredible,too. You might want to check it out. Nice reaction.

[@sarawells4990]

Now, you need to react to Tim Foust's video Will you still love me/Stay!! I love Home Free and all of their individual stuff too!!

[@scotty2307]

Hello Tara. I watched your reaction and analysis of David Draymond's version of Sound of Silence. You pointed out his choice to hold the consonant at the end of a phrase, just as Austin did in this video. That sort of observation is what makes professional music reactors so fun to watch. You point things out to me that may have been the reason I liked something, but that I did not notice on a conscious level because I didn't have the technical knowledge needed to put it in to context. Once you have pointed something like that out, I find that I do notice those things in performances that I hear later on.

[@Tarasimonstudios]

I love this! Thank you!

[@matthewgommesen8665]

My favorite Broadway musical, and one of my favorite songs.

[@davidpond6883]

Love Austin’s version of this song. Really like Nathan Pacheco doing it as well.

[@jasonburton7190]

I was NOT prepared for this 🥺🥺😭

[@bstorrey]

liked and subscribed when you included your emotional connection to the song

[@Tarasimonstudios]

Thank u love. So happy to have u a part of my Tarabyte family ❤️

[@geraldlowe2652]

Many, Many Mothers Across the world have prayed the same prayer. I'll never understand war.

[@KaaSerpent]

Austin's is the only version of this song that brings me to tears every single time. He makes me FEEL it.

[@TLSingleton1962]

Never get tired of the boys from Home Free.

[@BasicBeautyEm]

Love the reaction as always Tara, but where our intro?? Miss that too. Love from Trinidad

[@Brirend]

You should hear the live version with home free.

[@jeffreyjacobs390]

The thought that this kid is a POP SINGER .... shows a monumental shortcoming in his catalog, himself, with limited players & of Course with Home Free .... this High Tenor would lay to waist a stage vocalist, regardless of how classically trained he may be. Shear talent and range, control and natural timbre so rare DEFINES THIS YOUNG MAN. Hope you reconsider having had a glimpse now of his chops ! GBjj

[@gabriellegeorge2648]

Hey Tara. Loved your reactions and thoughtful commentary! Really enjoying your newer editing style. I like your second camera angle but I think fewer cuts to that angle might be nicer. I like cuts to that angle while you're watching the video (eg. 0:21) and when you look at that camera (1:33), but not so much when you're looking at the main camera (1:46).

[@grammydana]

Beautiful! Les Mis is my favorite too. John Owen Jones was my former favorite. He’s now been bumped to second.

[@johngalt2054]

lol awesome!!!

[@tofuti2001]

This is a phenomenal performance, but when are you going to review Austin and Rob Lundquist and their version of Nessun Dorma???

[@billwanner2107]

Tara,please review Austin’s rendition of Danny Boy. I think you will appreciate it

[@scrazyj]

I would like to see your reaction to Dennis Deyoung's version. I sang this in high school and has always held a special place in my heart.

[@hilarypotter3334]

Tara!! I have a video you just have to watch! Austin and Rob sang Nessus Dorma!! Please, please, please, please, please do a reaction video to it?? I feel like I never see your reaction videos anymore! I miss you!

[@dramac333]

You need to react to the Four Evans doing "For Forever" - it is on the West End's "What's On Stage" and features Sam Tutty from the London Cast, Andrew Barth Feldman from the Broadway cast, plus two other Evans from the Toronto cast and U.S. Tour. It is amazing- not as it is done on stage, but with four astonishing singers who could be easily compared to Pentatonix.

[@lsonso664]

You should react to Collabro on BGT audition and then their version of Bring Him Home on the show.

[@larryC7]

Yay🔥

[@margacoemans7904]

Zo mooi

[@BH-iq3ic]

I love your reactions! They help me so much, and you do so much to do videos like this! I want to meet you so badly, and I can't wait till that day we do! My real name is Bethany Holder, by the way, just to let you know. Thank you for your channel! You're looking stunning in brown! Love you Tara! My absolutely favorite vocal coach! ❤ God bless you. 🙏 ❤ 💖 ♥

[@truckerray7533]

You need to listen to the singing group he is in called "HOME FREE!!!"

[@Tarasimonstudios]

I’ve done a few reactions of theirs. They’re great! ❤️

[@truckerray7533]

@@Tarasimonstudios Theyre mo4e than great. . . they are freakin awesome!!!

[@jeannordstrm3935]

good reaction on a nice song

[@daviddavison3970]

He has a fantastic tone but for out of this world harmony's you've gotta hear Honeybee by Steam Powered Giraffe

[@catherinebreitfeller669]

He is great !! I just didn’t care for the ending. Doesn’t need to be changed. 😊

[@sandrachanco9275]

Please listen to Ms Leah Salonga. She is our pride from the Philippines and she is Les Miserables and Miss Saigon where she got awards. You will certainly be amazed. Thanks

[@Tarasimonstudios]

Yes I love Lea and have done a couple reactions of her. In fact one was On My Own from Les Mis so be sure to check them out 😊

[@fr.chrisstoley3436]

Josh Groban has nice cover of this, too. Les Mis rocks!

[@Cladman3001]

I sing this also but in the key or F, Josh Groban sings it in Ab, this sounds like A

[@clayspillars]

Tara you should react to the Wellerman’s Misty Mountains.

[@MikeRiley84]

I made it to 4:10 before I had to stop because of spoilers in the book I'm reading. It's ok though, because the book's been out a little while.

[@danielpott3832]

Tara! Could you react to Luke James and Samoht "Shine On" ft. Sensei Bueno? I would appreciate it a lot. I absolutely adore your amazing personality and videos. Also, you're one of the prettiest ladies, I've ever come across. Sincerely, a 24 year old man, who loves soul music.

[@miketadlock4150]

PLEASE go listen to Mat Shaw on this same song!!

[@b_reaction_music3900]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@donnamurphy5698]

Please check out Geoff Castolucci (sp)

[@MDTROTLINER]

HomeFree, When A Man Loves A Woman

[@JuanGarcia-hc1mn]

please check out David Phelps' cover of I have nothing!

[@Purjung]

Hi miss tara i am a big fan of yours can you pls give a reaction on morissette amon new live performance its heart medley. Thanks im so looking forward to it

[@kbsouls3819]

Tara Simon can you please react to movie in my mind by Lea Salgona and Rachel Ann Go

[@ClickToPreview]

I saw and heard Mark McKerracher completely destroy this song playing Valjean ON BROADWAY when I was on a field trip to New York with our little high school Madrigal choir from Central Texas (but HE, unlike Austin, was a bari-tenor, and this song had SO MUCH MORE WEIGHT in the lower register than Austin here -- truly an impressive, moving performance). Lea Salonga played Eponine. My best friend got Salonga's autograph on his Playbill when we all waited for the cast to come out of the backstage exit. Somewhere I have a picture of it. I think we were maybe 8 rows from the stage. It was the BEST of times. On a side note, I ruined my Pearl Jam "TEN" cassette tape in my little $9 Walkman knockoff from Walmart from playing it SO MUCH during this field trip. We were also 5th row for Phantom of the Opera on the same trip. The stage was SO MUCH SMALLER than the Les Mis stage... but we still absolutely adored it, even though it wasn't Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman. It was Mark Jacoby as the Phantom and someone else (I don't know) as Christine. Somewhere I have that Playbill with Mark Jacoby's autograph. Did I mention it was the best of times?

[@johnlau5066]

Austin sings the phone book. I'm in.

[@tinalblake8884]

😂😂 that made me laugh.. quality

[@bburnsga]

I'm with ya on that!!

[@stevethomas1638]

Austin Brown is a goosebumps factory.

[@russelljohnson4527]

I don't think Austin "sings" a song. I think he PERFORMS a song, especially this one. Especially now.

[@minneyruth]

💯❤️❤️

[@everlasting_love777]

Excuse me! No "What's up Tarabytes"???? 2 seconds in and I'm so offended I can't even concentrate on this man's beautiful voice or fully appreciate your amazing outfit. Shame on you, Tara. 🤣😂❤️ Kidding. I really did miss your intro though!!!

[@johnschneider931]

Muhaha

[@rcb3921]

24601 ... Jean valJean - the ultimate story of redemption. Such a passionate piece, this appeal to God to save Marius if only for making Cossette happy. A tear jerker for sure--Austin does it well.

[@StacyF160]

OMG. Les Mis is also my all-time very favorite, and my son and I, from his pre-teen years, could sing the whole thing start to end. I think we listened to it in the car more than anything else. When he died in October of 2020 at 31 years old, I actually thought about playing this song during the funeral, but just...could not. Couldn't even listen to it, and over a year and a half later still haven't--til now. And here I sit with the tears flowing, but I'm so glad I listened, because this is gorgeous. I love Home Free...every single one of the guys has such an amazing voice. :)

[@candidwings5609]

I'm so sorry for your loss 😞

[@sirfrydryk360]

God Bless you, may God keep your son's soul close.

[@1645308]

💔

[@terryrose6208]

I can't imagine your pain. May God bless you.

[@jeannahunt3289]

Very sorry for the loss of your son.

[@dagmar.6954]

That was a very beautiful rendition. Austin has a great voice for musical theatre songs.

[@babyfry4775]

Austin was incredible. That last note…so unexpected and he held it so long. Wow! Such a beautiful song and yes, it’s meaning is so inspiring. Good reaction Tara.😀

[@katm4335]

Love Austin's version, his and Josh Groban's are my 2 fav's.

[@anthonyhaylock6655]

What can be said , Austin has a truly amazing voice , as does the other members of Home Free , individually they are all amazing , as a group they are breathtaking and totally brilliant

[@kylieadkins3108]

Austin Brown has one if the best God-given voices I've ever heard!!!

[@williamtetrault1300]

Austin Brown and Sissel Kyrkjebo! What a duet they could sing!

[@georgesmith2340]

Wow! Les Mis is my all time fave musical also! Was NOT expecting the change in the ending that he did! Made my eyes widen and my head tilt and an OMG come out of my mouth! 😳😄 Loved it!!

[@katherinepollock]

AHHGH I wasn't evening thinking about Ukraine at the beginning of the video, but as soon as you brought it up, I cried listening to the rest of the song. Les Mis also never fails to make me cry 😢♥

[@afz7529]

Les Mis always makes me cry hysterically (particularly the beginning and ending) so I totally get it! One of my fav musicals too, and his cover is amazing! ❤️❤️❤️ I never understood how singers sing without crying themselves tbh. I’ve totally struggled with that.

[@katherinepollock]

I'm the same way, especially at the ending. It's virtually impossible not to cry after watching the whole story unfold. Such a good musical!

[@Russ_Keith]

I'm a dyed in the wool Pentaholic and a Mitch and Avi fanatic but I sincerely believe Austin Brown is the best singer of all the a cappella groups. His solo work in several genres is outstanding.

[@randyhawley7202]

Austin Brown should be a superstar.

[@gailseatonhumbert]

Hard to judge. Austin has a musical theater background. Avi has been trained in opera. 2 totally different vocal ranges. Mitch is just Mitch counter tenor dramatic voice.

[@Russ_Keith]

@@gailseatonhumbert It's all very subjective of course. The thing is, although I stand by what I said, I still prefer listening to Mitch or Avi or Pentatonix in general. I think, for me, it comes down to personalities and how that is expressed through their musical choices. If it was just down to technical excellence I'd probably listen to opera. As it is I listen to Billie Holiday.

[@GaiaOne]

Home Free, Pentatonix, and Voice Play are the holy trinity of a capella. And they're friends, which is so damned appropriate.

[@gailseatonhumbert]

@@GaiaOne Tim Foust is connected to most of the acapella world. Homefree and Voiceplay are friends and each member of Homefree endorsed and tweeted about Avi Kaplan's A Capella Academy that he does every year for 12-18 year old singers from around the world. I haven't seen additional connections to Pentatonix though are there more?

[@victorsturdivant4731]

How do you critique something that can't be faulted. Beautiful song, Beautiful voice.

[@xltk9]

This is by far, my favorite reaction you’ve done! I’ve been to Les Miserable twice, and Austin’s version of “Bring him home” is simply amazing! I went down the Home Free rabbit hole last, and never looked back!

[@kenhall5551]

I've been waiting for your reaction to this, I KNEW you would love it. Tara, you did not disappoint

[@thetattedpharmacist3215]

Such a stunning performance. Seeing you brought to tears brought them on for me too Tara ❤️

[@nicholasgiaquinto3278]

An absolutley beautful singer gorgeous clear bright so pretty on the ear just love it.

[@tonycamacho66]

I'm 55, and grew up watching TV with my mother and grandfather. He loved westerns, so I've seen almost all the old westerns. My mother however, loved musicals, so I've seen almost all the old musicals. That said, I've seen Les Mirables. Not really my thing, but always appreciated the scores and talent involved. Austin's version was incredible, but after your little speech, I had to listen to it again, but with different ears. It brought a tear to my eyes. Thank you.

[@dianetrivett4908]

Dude you are a fantastic singer thumbs up to you why at a moving goose bumps. I am seventy one you totally moved me. What a blessing

[@christinamoxon]

Becoming a mother really affected me like this too. I cried easily before, now I am a wreck when I see/hear stuff like this. Austin is a lovely, passionate singer.

[@johnbettiebishop6673]

You really need to check out Home Free’s “Skull and Bones” video. Double bass by Chance (who wrote it) and Tim. Awesome!

[@cheryljohnson733]

Home Free did this live in concert. I love Austin Brown.

[@ronallen6578]

What loving parent wouldn't die in place of their child to save them?? None that im know. Tara, this video showed me a different side of you. A "MOM"❤❤. This is one, if not your best ''reaction" to a song. Absolutely loved seeing this side.

[@Tarasimonstudios]

Thank u. That means a lot.

[@ryanellsworth7246]

I love how he took a gorgeous song traditionally performed by a deep high Baritone and, while doesn't have the vocal resonance we are used to, he takes it to new dimensions as a high tenor. As he approaches that last note you ask yourself, will he take it there and of course, he crushed it. So well done as always! And your reaction was perfect... as always!