Voice Teacher Reacts to Home Free for the FIRST TIME!🔥🔥🔥 "Ring of Fire" Ft Avi Analysis

[@SingingwithLauren]

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[@jwschnell1956]

Their cover of "Man of Constant Sorrow" is awesome!

[@jonahhicks747]

John Schnell she should really react to that

[@lonnieball3002]

Was going to recommend Man of Constant Sorrow as well

[@stephanginther9051]

*warning* You are going to have a lot of requests for Home Free's cover of 'Mayday' by CAM. While that is an _amazing_ cover, Home Free does something different as a surprise in that one that you won't really appreciate unless you've seen enough of their stuff to know them a bit. I recomend waiting until you've seen maybe 2 or 3 more other songs from them before doing 'Mayday'.

[@gvhorses2]

Stephan Ginther totally agree and was fixing to post the same comment. Please hold Mayday till further in your Home Free journey.

[@DiamondRioFan1]

I was thinking the same thing. I would normally say to wait until you have learned their names. Usually by that time, you're ready for "Mayday".

[@DaveyWilliamsPantzNotRequired]

I have only heard of them within the last two months and I am finally down to listening to mayday 3 times ....

[@korritaranis672]

Agreed! It's one of my favorites, but wait until you are a bit more familiar with the group.

[@steveray9655]

Absolutely true!

[@drieuxkoeppel8152]

Welcome to the world of us HOME FRIES. (What us Home Free fans are called). Check out the bass, Tim Foust, in his videos with Peter Hollens (who’s a SOLO acapella artist-he records multiple tracks, and layers them!) “Misty Mountains”; “”Sound of Silence”; “Bridge over troubled water”; and “Greensleeves”...and FYI about Home Free. They won the “Sing-Off” on NBC in 2013, the year after Pentatonix. The group was started in 2000 by brothers Adam and Chris Rupp, while they were in college. Numerous members have come and gone since then. Chris Rupp left the group in 2016 to go solo, so Adam Rupp is the only OG left. He’s the beatboxer-percussionist extraordinaire. He’s widely regarded as one of the best in the world right now. The talent of these guys is amazing. Tim Foust (bass) is a BASSO PROFUNDO, with a 5+ octave range. Adam Chance (aka “Chance”, since there’s another Adam {Rupp}); replaced Chris Rupp and does baritone/bass (he does bass when Tim sings in the tenor range)-his range is 4+ octaves-and he’s a gifted director-having directed (and sings lead for) the video for “I can’t outrun you”. They have a higher tenor (Austin Brown) and a standard tenor (Rob Lundquist). The sheer magnitude of their prowess is outstanding. They are clearly in the caliber of Pentatonix-but Home Free does mostly country covers. Tight, amazing harmonies, great videos, what’s not to love? AND Home Free’s albums are regularly on the country music charts!

[@hellejrgensen5538]

Country fried pop medley, Butts remix, Quarantine, Man of constant sorrow, Catch me if you can, Yours. Acctually, pic a choice and you will hit gold with any of their songs.

[@Andurian]

Yeah, you can pretty much throw a dart at their discography and you'll come away with a winner!

[@jeffc8965]

Yes! Check out the Butts remix! Not only is it a lot of fun, it's a great blend of multiple genres ranging from county, pop, rock, rap...

[@cra-craintenn6327]

For harmonies check out their covers of "Helplessly Hoping" and "Seven Bridges Road".

[@chemislife]

"how great thou art" is nothing but them flexing harmonies

[@DiamondRioFan1]

Love the reaction!! I'm going to go ahead and welcome you to the Home Fry family!! Now that you've heard them, you can't stop with just 1. The videos I'm going to suggest are: the video a friend used as bait to get me to listen to them the 1st time, "Elvira" featuring the Oak Ridge Boys, and the song that officially made me a Home Fry, "How Great Thou Art" which features a singing solo from the beatboxer, Adam Rupp. But any song you pick will be a great one.

[@softshoes]

I'm so happy you decided to give these guys a try. If you do plan on jumping down this rabbit hole be sure you have a tall ladder to get back out. There are just to many good ones to recommend, once you watch/listen to a few you'll just want to do it w/o recommendations.

[@markppennington6639]

Tim Foust (The Home Free bass) has a range of F0 thru F5. Home Free does a broad range of genres so check them all out. My personal favorite is "How Great Thou Art". Welcome to HOME FRIES!

[@bethshadid2087]

Mine too.

[@samembog7330]

wow! my idols...homefree..love hearing them sing,since the show at "sing off",.awesome that you have feature them...🙌👌👍

[@geoffreyking698]

Hello, my Home Free top five today are 'Any Way The Wind Blows', 'Timeless', 'Try Everything', Can't Stop The Feeling' and 'Lovetrain' with runner ups being Blue Ain't Your Color', O'Holy Night, 9 to 5, Wake me Up and The Story of My Life, great review, hope to see many more

[@1966Hemi426]

More Home Free please.

[@charlietipton8502]

First time seeing one of your videos. I liked it. You are bright and warm, immediately making my morning great. Thank you. You have learned to be concise and that keeps the video interesting and informative. Good technical production. Well done.

[@jodybrown7293]

you need to watch home free folsom prison blues, man of constant sorrow. I think you'll love their take on it!!

[@sallymaria]

Very pleased to see you reacting to Home Free, and I'd love to see more reactions to them. Some really good tracks to start with show you all the different current singers as main lead - Man of Constant Sorrow, End of the Road, I Can't Outrun You and Hillbilly Bone - but honestly, if you pick anything from their channel you can't go far wrong.

[@kareng1894]

Catch Me if You Can, Man of Constant Sorrow, Do You Hear What I Hear, The Butts Remix, Fishin' in the Dark/Boondocks... The list for Home Free goes on and on. Welcome to the Home Fry invasion! Thanks for giving the guys a try and I'm looking forward to your next choice. ^_^

[@Jeff-oc2rc]

End of the Road is o e you won't want to miss. Best cover of that song by any group. Give it a listen.. You won't be disappointed.

[@reneehuether763]

I too am a vocal coach, I’ve recently retired from public school and now just have my studio. I never cared for country music until I heard Home Free. The first video I saw was How Great Thou Art. It is so beautifully blended. Then I watched God Bless the USA. I was hooked. A couple of their early recordings are fun too. Tim Foust lead on Trailer for Sale or Rent, Rockin’ Robin and Life is a Highway are also worth checking out.

[@SingingwithLauren]

Thanks for the suggestions Renee!!!

[@meeting_meghan]

Some of my favourites from Home Free are 'Summer in the Country', 'Some Girls Do', 'Woman Amen / Female' and today's new music video 'Down to the Honkytonk'. Enjoy the Home Free rabbit hole!

[@bethcoussou]

I totally agree with you about people doing runs and overdo it! That’s a pet peeve of mine. There are some particular artists that sing almost a whole song with runs and I can’t stand it. I hope you react to more Home Free. You won’t be disappointed. I have one in mind that is so simple and pure, and it’s a Crosby, Stills, & Nash cover of “Helplessly Hoping”. There are so many others, but this one really shows their talents.

[@chrisabel1833]

I love all their music. Mayday (Cam cover) and In the Blood (John Meyer cover) are two that stick out for me.

[@geoffreyking698]

'Helplessly Hoping' short but sweet

[@drieuxkoeppel8152]

Geoffrey King it’s GREAT.

[@timelkin9550]

The End Of The Road, Excellent country cover of the Boys2Men classic.

[@lmcbride3355]

New subscriber. I like you're insight to vocals. I'm a home free nut. And yes you will hear even better. Home free has improved since this video. Many good requests on her that I see. Home free is ,at its core country yes. But don't be fooled. They sing other genres with gusto. Yes u stepped in a rabbit hole but not one u want to get out of. Please have a listen

[@jadecooney4661]

you don't hear enough about the high tenor Austin. He is the classy dude of the bunch and has a beautiful clear voice and lots of emotion. Enjoy him!

[@greg83083]

I love Home Free! A lot of people dont realize when they hear thos song that they did it live on The Sing Off season 4 (which they won). I have played this version for people and I dont think they quite understood the arrangement choices but I have always really enjoyed this version it showcases so much of their talent. They only get better the more you watch!

[@hammertime615]

Also they just released their own tribute to the present lock-down called appropriately, "Quarantine"

[@marlenekloth4734]

I know it's a Christmas song but you should listen to Do You Hear What I Hear arranged by Adam Rupp the beatboxer, very good song

[@Jeff-oc2rc]

Ditto

[@geoffreyking698]

Yep

[@LeandraSilvio]

Yes!! And add Auld Lang Syne!!

[@bobbythandon6939]

Agreee.up

[@iamkerok]

@@LeandraSilvio This x 1000

[@tonybass4788]

"Mayday" is a great one for their versatility.

[@hammertime615]

you need to watch "Man of Constant Sorrow"

[@terrichristenson432]

Loved your reaction !! Please More Home Free !!

[@donaldk.macbaird5248]

Their base singer has a 5 octave range and he is incredible

[@helenjackson9474]

Their "Quarantined" is a fun one they have done at each of their homes, and the editing is spot on. I love their comedic side as well. "Grandma got run over by a reindeer" video is hilarious as well.

[@donnamcnutt8740]

Thanks! These Guys are Perfection 😍😍😍😉🔥😉🔥🔥🔥✌🏽

[@candicescott7176]

My Church, Blue Ain't Your Color, Helplessly Hoping, In The Blood, Seven Bridges Road & Man of Constant Sorrow are some of my favs.

[@bobbythandon6939]

The last note, was LOW G1...it's Insane....tim foust soo fireeeeee

[@pjschmid2251]

I was so surprised she never even mentioned it. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@MichaelMollard]

I've heard the song and watched so many reactions I've lost count. I'm actually astounded by the sustain on that low note, since I'm anticipating it .. to hold it as the bed under the outro vocals is brilliant!

[@SinOfWrath0822]

It’s a nice growl note, can almost hit it on command, I still gotta warm up first😂

[@fatlessauto3]

The A0 in sold though...

[@brycehaley7151]

That was Avi hitting that low note and he’s insane

[@pnwcruiser]

Home Free is phenomenal. They even make a simple tune like Auld Lang Syne sound spectacular. The group is good friends with Pentatonix, both winners of their respective season of NBC's The Sing Off. For something deep check out Home Free's cover of In The Blood, for amazing harmonies Helplessly Hoping, for a smile Love Train and for something up tempo Can't Stop The Feeling.

[@patrickmatt100]

Love “How Great Thou Art” by these guys. Would to hear your reaction to it. Plus “ Go Rest High On That Mountain “.

[@JoeJBuddha]

They do everything. Want a bop? Can't stop the feeling. Want goofy? Butts Remix. Want pure harmony? Auld Lang Syne. These folx are da bomb.

[@winstonbaculio552]

Thank you :-) I requested that Ring of fire. Thank you so much

[@MsOriolesfan]

Subscribed! If you keep reacting to Home Free, you’ll get a whole bunch more subscribers!! And I’m sure you’ve already gotten a bunch of suggestions, so I won’t add any...but you really can’t go wrong with any of their songs whether original or covers!! Can’t wait to hear future reactions!!

[@donaldk.macbaird5248]

Whats really awesome is that every sound you hear is from their vocal cords Everything

[@steveray9655]

As far as their "percussionist", there are some videos of him doing a "drum solo" that are amazing. You should check out their performances from "The Sing-Off". Like Pentatonix, they won that competition, and took off from there. During that season, they did an "Ultimate Sing-Off" with one of their competitors, doing "I'm All Right", and both groups obviously had a lot of fun with it. The bass singers from both Home Free and Pentatonix are known for having blown out speakers with their low notes. And, they both have surprising ranges.

[@edwardblasingame9002]

My 3 year old great grandson loves HOME FREE know s the words and sings along to their 🎶 music

[@bethshadid2087]

Mayday and Do You Hear what I Hear. But my favorite goosebump moment with them is How Great Thou Art (scenery is awesome)

[@christiannebostaphbostaphb9034]

Home free has been one of my favorite a cappella group for many years now. These guys are amazing. Tim Foust the bass is incredible, and the percussionists Adam Rupp always does a fabulous job. It was Adam and his brother Chris who actually put this group together, Chris left to pursue his own career. Love this song. Thanks for your wonderful reaction, hopefully another Dimash reaction will be coming soon.🎼🎶🎤❤️🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@justlinsu]

Oh Avi and his gorgeous pink cheeks from the fire.....love his low low bass notes...and his voice is so warm & rich....love this marriage with Home Free & Avi.....Great reaction Lauren

[@softshoes]

So many good ones to chose from. Once you watch/listen to a few you'll just want to follow them on your own. If you do jump down this rabbit hole be sure to bring a long ladder with you so you can climb back out.

[@Emilyhildegaard1]

Spectacular harmonies in "How Great Thou Art."

[@TheSwede9]

Great reaction, been such a long time since i saw anyone reacting to Home Free but I'm glad I found this channel. It's my guilty pleasure

[@kellywilliams364]

Home Free loves that "gotcha" factor with their suprises.

[@pernsinger]

Tim is featured on the Peter Hollans production of Misty Mountains. Basement bass

[@larrywt656]

When you have two of the absolute best bass singers in the world, who are also really good friends, come together...well, this is what you get!

[@shadowblack2021]

Home Free featuring the Oak Ridge Boys: Elvira

[@child_of_gaia1836]

Welcome to the homefries Tim Foust the bass for home free can cover 5 octaves A0-A5 he is well known in the acapella world for the lowest note he is also known for breaking bass speakers on tour all that said you will love home free they are considered one of the three best in the world, you should try more of them any track will do they are all perfect.

[@melissajohnson6501]

I love their cover of man of constant sorrow, but When you walk in is my FAVORITE

[@DorcasDK-554]

One of my absolute favorites, though I love every thing these guys do, is "How Great Thou Art" Also "Man of Constant Sorrows."

[@lmcbride3355]

I so wish u could hear their version of an old Motown song called when a man loves a woman.

[@emeng1910]

OMG AVI! IM SO OBSESSED ON YOUR DEEP VOICE 😭 SO BEAUTIFUL! Thank you for reacting to this video!!! 💗💗💗💗💗

[@leechowning2712]

They are one of a small group of Acapella singing groups who are modernizing this great traditional music. This is the first video of yours I have watched, but hope you have had a chance to enjoy Pentatonix and Voiceplay as well.

[@MichaelMollard]

By now I'm sure you've begun to meet the 'Home Fries' (Home Free fans). That's how I saw your video, I love initial reactions to the beautiful harmonies. I've watched so many of their performances, I'm really starting to get an appreciation for the arrangements, which give the harmonies a place to shine. You can't really go wrong with anything Home Free, not a bad track among them. Over Christmas, I had a playlist of all their Christmas songs, and possibly because they are well known songs in their own right, new HF listeners have a deeper appreciation of the 'added touch' they bring to the songs. Have an out-of-season listen to the Christmas tunes. Add to that Christmas list their collaboration with Kenny Rogers (RIP), 'Children, Go Where I Send Thee' Enjoy the ride! And see them in person when next the opportunity arises, their live shows are a few hours of a permanent smile stuck on your face, while Tim's bass ripples through your body.

[@dansbambino]

Can't wait to see more Home Free!!

[@heidisprouse4290]

Bring Him Home...19 You and Me...Mayday...so much goodness! Oh Holy Night...Amazing Grace

[@johngregory8840]

Check out Blue Ain't Your Color... love that one (along with dozens of others)

[@megankerr297]

Man of Constant Sorrow is amazing. But their version of Go Rest High on that Mountain (the one the sing in the church) is breathtaking

[@charlesheld3725]

You're so cute in a beautiful sort of way. Absolutely adorkable. Luv your enthusiasm & content.

[@nancygoodman8273]

Avi brings a good difference in his bass and I loved watching him, Tim Foust and others in a bass battle. Something to experience. Love Home Free ❤️😍

[@janethoffman4197]

Home Free is a country group, but they can do anything! You can’t go wrong with anything by them!

[@donnabowen5054]

Listen to How Great Thou Art. The harmonies are wonderful! This is the first Home Free song that I had seen. I'm now a Home Fry and proud of it.

[@cherylarpadedwards5824]

I love their cover of Elvira they recorded with the Oakridge Boys, as well as Honey I'm Good, Wake Me Up, and God Bless the USA.

[@cathybeige3603]

People get so excited about Avi, but Tim is so much better, he has a 5 octave range and just a beautiful voice.

[@rcinsley]

Avi's been more visible for longer, so aca-enthusiasts latch onto him as the best possible bass. In fact, both Avi and Tim are great basses...and you need to add Geoff Castellucci (VoicePlay's bass) to the short list. These guys can break things with their voices.

[@elizabeths50]

they are both awesome. There is no either/or, just both Tim and Avi are freaking amazing.

[@lejeanmesser5669]

I simply prefer Tim's voice but I recognize & appreciate Avi's technical prowess. I haven't listened to as much of Geoff Castellucci but I can't think of another living bass that approaches the same level as these 3.

[@rcinsley]

@@lejeanmesser5669 "Oogie Boogie's Song" ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5PbnIKkqd9liaM ) showcases Geoff's range. If he has limits, this song comes close to hitting both ends!

[@bobr4987]

Would like to recommend "Misty Mountains" cover by Peter Hollans, featuring Tim Faust, the bass singer from Home Free. The song is from the Hobbit movie so you'll notice they are in costume. Peter layers his high vocals multiple times and gets the most haunting sound. Tim keeps the speakers shaking with his subharmonics. A treat from beginning to end! Enjoy!

[@roberthudson1959]

The original version was only about 2:30, so cutting out the instrumental breaks makes it very short.

[@markhilliard4037]

"Bass in my soul" that's just perfect....!!

[@ronda.8624]

The song " el perdón " by diana Navarro

[@Happynick88]

Elvira is a great one by Home Free, as is their mashup of Thinking Out Loud/Let's Get It On.

[@gcerny12]

LIVE!!! You have yo go see them live!!! Can't wait to see them again. The videos are awesome but the first time Tim hits you with the low stuff it will make you heart stop. Talk about grabbing the soul!!!

[@miamidolphinsfan]

Oh my, you'll enjoy that journey down the Home Free rabbit hole.....try reacting to How Great Thou Art....you'll be blown away....

[@stephanginther9051]

One other things, Home Free's beatboxer is interesting. He *very rarely* sings choosing instead to focus only on the percussion. Apparently it takes a lot of convincing to get him to do anything else but...we're not complaining he rocks at what he does do.

[@michaelengel2077]

Adam does sing in one song....'How Great Thou Art'...his voice is amazing...

[@stephanginther9051]

@@michaelengel2077 He also sings in 'Helplessly Hoping'

[@DaveyWilliamsPantzNotRequired]

He sings more than you think and they all do some beatboxing here and there the balance is incredible. The fact they have their gorgeous wives and their friends in the videos doesnt hurt. In fact Chase was in a video even before he became a member of the band !!

[@sallymaria]

He sings harmony in quite a number of songs, but How Great Thou Art was the only one he sang the lead (if only for a line) - until Quarantine, when he also sings a line.

[@stephanginther9051]

@@sallymaria Oh I didn't notice he sang a line in quarantine. Maybe he's coming out of his shell.

[@marlahudgins7038]

HOME FREE is reverything!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE do more

[@steveray9655]

One video of Home Free that you should check out is "Your Man", but make it a live performance. The guys have a little fun with Tim Faust's vocal range.

[@TheTexastransplant]

The last really deep bass note is Tim Foust not Avi.

[@kristindunstan172]

I noticed you said in the video that you planned to go down the Home Free rabbit hole, and I feel like I have seen other Home Free reactions from you, but I can't find them in any of your playlists. Please consider consolidating Home Free's reactions into a playlist so I can make sure not to miss any of them.

[@markmoreno8603]

Love this version since it has the master and apprentice singing together in Tim and Avi.

[@lejeanmesser5669]

Yes, I agree that Tim is an absolute master but I think Avi deserves higher credit than as an apprentice.

[@terryhall8542]

Try Home Free How Great Thou Art. It’s amazing

[@venomicity]

Hii Lauren ... From 2 day I feel pain in my throat ... it feels like something is stuck in my throat please help me to pull out from this

[@vpotter2010]

Home Free rocks, from covers like End of the Road, Love Train, and many originals, the rabbit hole is a fun trip. The bass singer is Tim Foust, catch him with Misty Mountains for some crazy bass energy and then "Mayday" (original by Cam) is a good one to see Tim's range.

[@terryhartle6994]

YES we got you LOL Home Free do some really nice songs one I really love is MAYDAY, Man of Consant Sorrow and YOU have to at least check out for yourself if nothing else How Great tho Are

[@james94582]

I have only recently learned of Home Free.. Ans as others have said, you can't choose a bad song... Other than this one my other favorite is Elvira (ft. Oak Ridge Boys)

[@MamaBe1963]

How Great Thou Art

[@shuriken4852]

Wow no mention of that last note, I do not understand how reactors do not freak out the first time they hear this inhuman sound.

[@supasoulproductions]

You're right, they aren't in a line...they are in a ring around the fire.

[@vladislav44]

Thank you for the excellent reaction, and keep up with the Home Free! Also, if you haven't already, check out/react to Voctave. One of the other gold standards of accapella. Any of their songs are a good place to start, but I would suggest beginning with one of the ones without a guest artist, and prepare to fall in love.

[@MikeHeavin]

I would recommend How Great Thou Art by Home Free. Their harmonies in the song are amazing.

[@michaelshafer5192]

No comment on Tim Foust's final "growl" note ??

[@sakadula]

If you are looking for a sampling that will run the gamut of Home Free style and range, I would suggest the following: Country Fried Pop Medley (for a walk on the pop/R&B side, and sheer good fun and hilarity; this song was the intro to Home Free for lots of fans & reactionists not native to Country Music); Auld Lang Syne (for unrivaled quality, rich tone and Profound Sound); Mayday (for performance virtuosity and the ultimate in vocal switcheroos); and, if you want a truly heart-melting experience, Cover Me Up and Go Rest High on that Mountain. And Helplessly Hoping is utterly unique: a remarkable treatment of a lost genre and an experience of complex chords and basso profundo that will move you physically as well as in soul.

[@jesseheiman1806]

Lauren. This is the first video that I have seen of yours. I am familiar with the group Home Free and have to admit I am a fan. If I could make 1 suggestion (and you may have already made this correction or this video was an anomaly) The volume of your microphone was so much lower than the volume of the music being played. I had to keep adjusting my volume so that I could hear you speak and then would get blasted out of my seat when you would start the music back up. Please try to even that out a bit. Home Free is a very good Capella group. They have 2 outstanding tenors who very often switch back and forth singing lead, an excellent baritone, who can also get down into the bass range, and the bass singer, Tim Faust, isn't human. He has a 5 octave range and can sing anywhere from tenor to super bass. Their beat box guy is excellent too. A couple of other songs that you might try listening to of theirs are their cover of Man of Constant Sorrow and their version of How Great Thou Art. Enjoy your trip down the Home Free Rabbit hole.

[@zbegniew]

I really like their version of Auld Lang Syne. It's a pretty straightforward rendition and is absolutely beautiful.

[@deanr.johansen6377]

It's a cover of June Carter Cash. She wrote it.

[@HarlynFayeForever14months]

Listen to their cover of Elvira that they performed with The Oak Ridge Boys (originally performed by them) PLUS you MUST hear their cover of Some Girls Do

[@lear1980]

You need to check out when they performed Ring of Fire live on The Sing-off.