Young Opera Singer Reacts To "Two Country Singers try Singing Opera"

[@TheDivayenta]

Rob was an opera major in college. Austin was into musical theater- very bright and up front. Rob has that chiaroscuro! Rob could have a real opera career if he wanted to.

[@AaliyahCapili]

Thanks so much for sharing the info much appreciated🥰

[@patriciamcl54]

Not at his age (over 40). You start at the bottom in opera and there is massive competition for even chorus places in reputable houses. There's also the point that heavier Italianate voices like Rob's are not so fashionable these days, as opposed to the versatility of a lyric tenor like Austin.

[@teresacartwright5406]

In an interview with the channel "Patrol Gaming" Austin (long hair) said he'd really wanted to show off "opera" Rob; however, Rob said he wouldn't unless Austin sang it with him. They're both classically trained - Rob's was mainly in opera, Austin's degree is in Music Theater. Austin went on to say he thought he'd been okay but that Rob was fantastic. One of the (many) things I love about Home Free is how they support each other.

[@wirelessmikedj7784]

Austin does a great job with "Bring Him Home" from Les Miserables.....that really shows his theater training.

[@AaliyahCapili]

Thanks so much for sharing🥰🥰🥰

[@patriciamcl54]

Shows off his voice too.

[@patriciamcl54]

In fact Austin had a full classical training, starting in adolescence and continuing through college, where he got a full scholarship for voice. Not sure what you mean by "contemporary background." At his college, all voice students (opera, music theatre etc) shared most classes, and prepared the same audition pieces. His teachers wanted him to switch to opera, no doubt hearing the "spinto" (incisiveness) much sought after in lyric tenors, which enables them to cut through a full orchestra. A lyric tenor with a good range can also make a good living with song recitals, oratoria etc.

[@according_to_Gerg]

Great reaction! As mentioned by someone else, I consider Rob a vocal chameleon. There's opera Rob, country Rob, gospel Rob, rap Rob, r&b Rob, classic rock Rob, contemporary Rob, etc. He is a master of changing his timbre and placement to suit different genres.

[@momD612]

I believe all of home free says rob is the best singer in the group ❤❤

[@peggygross7409]

Rob majored in vocal performance which included opera. He is a chameleon vocally and switch to any genre.

[@AaliyahCapili]

Oh thanks so much for sharing🥰

[@katrinaprescott5911]

As others have mentioned, Rob does have classical training, but that was more than ten years ago. He doesn't, presumably, practice his classical technique every day as a working opera singer would do. To me that's impressive that he could pull that back up from his memory and do as well as he did.

[@AaliyahCapili]

Thanks so much for sharing🥰

[@jeffreyjacobs390]

Rob (City Boy !) has the incredible sweet tenor vocal talent like no other .... his counterpart herein Bandmate -Austin, Real Country Boy - (Tifton, Georgia) is a HIGH TENOR extraordinaire make this Aria a duet of considerable excellence in their First and only attempt at Classical Opera. The "learned" of the craft may insist their enunciation is not conventional - THOUGH THEIR TALENT IS MORE THAN ENOUGH to sell this little ditty. Fan for several years, Home Free and these two as well. jj

[@babyfry4775]

Rob was classically trained in college but that was years ago. Austin was a musical theater kid in college. Austin always wanted Rob to sing opera but Rob said he wouldn’t do it without Austin. Austin is the high tenor and Rob the tenor in the group. Good one!

[@meemermarie1977]

Rob had some classical traing in college and austin had musical theater training in college

[@AaliyahCapili]

Thanks for the info🥰

[@kmwwrench]

So proud of them for doing this. They were afraid the fans wouldn't like it. Ha! Wait till you hear R&B Rob in End of the Road. Or Rap Rob in their Butts Medley. And there's Austin's Bring Him Home and Tears in Heaven. Incredibly talented guys.

[@philbrown2563]

Rob does have classical background and Austin has musical theater training. If you have enjoyed this I feel you will really be amazed with Austin. He has a solo doing Bring Him Home from Las MIs. This will help you understand how Home Free is so good and can sing anythin

[@Shannon-000]

Positive suggestion- Please continue with your open mind and positive, upbuilding energy. Too often, many are 'smothered' by cynicism, yet your openness to all genre music types, regardless of your personal music interests, is contagious, I feel, to the success of your KZbin platform.

[@AaliyahCapili]

Oh super thank you for your kind words and appreciation too🥰🙏🥰

[@anitawright7169]

This is so very awesome. The first time I heard this I almost fell off my chair. Rob has Opera training and Austin has classical theater training. The voices are so very beautiful! Love your reaction! #HOMEFREE

[@bernieregnier4500]

The legendary status of our Home Free vocalists just keeps mounting to greater accolades that is very deserving of our attention. They are simply amazing and yet they are very humble. It is a privilege to enjoy their vocal gifts!!!! Nice Reaction......... Thank you Aaliyah! ❣

[@genegillis2068]

Rob was classically trained . A Voice major in College.

[@AaliyahCapili]

Thanks so much for sharing🥰

[@duke2651]

Good job young lady. Your smile is infectious too! Be well, Duke

[@AaliyahCapili]

Thank you! You too!🥰🥰🥰

[@jarrettenaope7038]

Also Mark McGraph...from Sugarray.....was ON A Trivia SHOW...and His Mind is Like A Complete Music Encyclopedia....He answered Questions Regarding Everything from 99s hiphop....50s..60s...CLASSIC COMPOSITIONS...involving BACH...TCHAIKOVSKY.....Country Music just off his Head😮

[@julianhinojosa9695]

That was great. I was waiting for that duet. Very impressive. If you do a cross-over with your friends, I'm sure it would me be great. Great video and as always, great reaction😊

[@AaliyahCapili]

Oh thanks so much always Mr. Julian, hopefully someday🥰🥰🥰take care💕

[@julianhinojosa9695]

@AaliyahCapili you're very welcome, and thank you.😊take care❤️

[@trevalarose8155]

I remember when Aretha Franklin had to fill in for Pavarotti at the Grammy's on this song. She was amazing. These guys really impressed me too.

[@AaliyahCapili]

Thanks so much for sharing

[@vicky-yx4dy]

That was a mediocre performance though

[@yellowbeardjamesgibson9297]

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[@cowboy1165]

If you liked that, react to #HomeFree " Country Fried Pop Medley," where they mash up a bunch of modern pop songs. Thanks, Aaliyay. Don't be such a stranger, you only have 250 more songs to go. 😂

[@AaliyahCapili]

Oh hello, thanks so much for the recommendation and sharing🥰🥰🥰

[@AaliyahCapili]

Oh thanks so much for your recommendation and for sharing💕

[@vickiadkins9844]

So proud of Austin and Rob!!

[@roberthudson1959]

Voice lessons were presumably part of Austin's curriculum, which means that he has some classical training as well.

[@DavidTateVA]

When I was a voice student 40 years ago, "voice lessons" always meant operatic bel canto training. These days, that's not true -- you can find vocal coaches and teachers who will teach specifically pop, or musical theater, or rock/metal, in addition to the traditional operatic style. Austin studied musical theater.

[@roberthudson1959]

@@DavidTateVA Austin studied 15 or so years ago, so I would still find it likely that he had some bel canto training.

[@patriciamcl54]

@@DavidTateVA There seems to be a great deal of misunderstanding about musical theatre courses, with people talking as if they are a second class option. In OCU, where Austin studied (on full voice scholarship), all voice students have the same classical training in voice. Musical theatre students also have dramatic training, speech, dancing and movement, so in fact the course is far wider than straight opera. Bel canto is not so popular these days as it is not much use in the modern operas of eg Birtwhistle and Glass. Most straight opera singer these days would have enormous difficulty going straight into an opera booking and the chorus line in musicals (in London anyway) is full of opera-trained singers.

[@codyprice2616]

You should checkout Tim Foust’s, Bass singer from Home Free, solo work. It’s awesome. Highly recommend reacting to his solo single “Will You Love me Tomorrow/Stay”. About 40 seconds into the song jaw will drop from amazement and shock. Perfect song for a reaction.

[@AaliyahCapili]

Thanks so much for your recommendation💕💕💕

[@peterdoe2617]

I just came to listen to Alison Krauss and Robert Plant, again. How they said about that 1st album: "we sometimes thought: how can we both work THAT out? And then, T Bone told us about his thoughts. And it did work out!" Absolutely fascinating! And they even did a 2nd album: "raise the roof". Robert never had to sing in harmony with another person. It was quite a challenge for him. Since you're here to learn: I love to share with you! Have you heard about the band Slade? I was a huge fan! The parents of their singer Noddy Holder had a bakery. And a car to deliver goods. Noddy used to drive "little Robert" (just jokin') to the rehersals in that car. Few people know, I think. Not a patreon, you might wanna listen to the band Babe Ruth from thhe Netherlands. Their album 1st base was quite popular. My guess would be the song The Mexican. The singing style of "Jenny" Janita Haan is quite outstanding. Cheers from the far north of Germany!

[@AaliyahCapili]

Thank you very much Mr. Peter for sharing all of these info🥰greetings too💕

[@peterdoe2617]

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[@badm0t0rf1nger]

Austin certainly hits all the notes thru this (& with some flair as you'd expect from an agile contemporary vocalist).... but Rob delivers a beautifully rich chiaroscuro #BelCantoFTW! - I'd certainly buy an album of him singing popular arias. :) p.s. For maximum contrast, I think you'd enjoy a bit of #GospelRob in Home Free's cover of "End of the Road" ;)

[@markdriesenga9923]

I definitely love when the country and classical worlds collide like this. I'm so done with tribalism, especially when it comes to music. I say that, even though it seems out of place here, because I grew up in a time when genres just were everything. If you were a music nerd like I was, if you even admitted that you liked just about everything, you were an outcast. Just wanted to encourage you to keep making this kind of content. Thanks for sharing, and by the way, even the experts still have a lot to learn. :)

[@stefanobracco3836]

Grazie per questo meraviglioso video, sei bravissima e bellissima!!! Ti adoro ❤️

[@AaliyahCapili]

Oh hello Mr. Stefano, super thank you for your continuous support🥰

[@nyneeveanya8861]

I always wished they let rob have more solos I love his voice.

[@patriciamcl54]

In fact if you count up the leads, Rob had as many as anyone else. People always think that their favourite doesn't get enough exposure!

[@triradial]

Great analysis and reaction Aaliyah. Love your smile.

[@AaliyahCapili]

Thanks so much🥰

[@guillermojacques6671]

Your enthusiasm for music is very engaging. It's surprising that KZbin can transmit quality sound through their platform. I think they should do more opera in the future.

[@AaliyahCapili]

Oh thanks so much for sharing🥰

[@dagmar.6954]

Great reaction! 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. Rob had some opera training about 15 years ago & Austin has been trained in musical theatre.

[@vegaswillie]

Loved this reaction, Aaliyah..

[@AaliyahCapili]

Thanks so much🥰

[@davesivonen9020]

Hi Aaliyah. This might be my new favorite reaction ha ha. I havnt seen this until watching it with you. Them singing opera, you a opera singer. How fun is that. It's fun to watch you react to them doing opera. I've never seen them do that til now. I like this group. They toured through my town but I missed it. Darn it. Next time. Fun reaction. Thanks for sharing.

[@Wulfbear]

I really enjoyed your reaction. I wish you great future success with your music, you have a lovely voice. You should check out Tommy Johansson covering Winner Takes It All. He is a Swedish singer/composer and multi-instrumentalist. He has done dozens of covers, and also has his own band, Majestica.

[@musicloverchiefsfan5410]

I loved your reaction to this Aaliyah! I am a fan of your reactions and of Home Free. I have seen this video and heard this before, but when I saw you were reacting to it, well it was a must-see for me! I would love to see you do a reaction to a classic rock band / song that features one of the elite vocalists. His name is Brad Delp. The band is Boston and the song/video I 'd suggest is More than a Feeling. If you choose the right version, you will get to see them perform. I would love to see you react to that and hear your thoughts!

[@lindaulloa4786]

You should check out their rendition of When a Man Loves a Woman!

[@AaliyahCapili]

Thanks for the recommendation

[@minneyruth]

@RobLundquist #AustinBrown ❤❤ thank you for checking this out ❤

[@Free-bt6gn]

They both have a background in Opera!!

[@timothybush9633]

Hello Aailiyah, I will use your words, "I am nowhere near" a real singer like these guys ( face it I'm a rock singer and not classically trained) but they are very good

[@AaliyahCapili]

Oh hello Mr. Timothy, thanks so much for sharing🥰

[@mzpatintexas8329]

Check out Jonathan Antoine..performance of Nessun Dorma in his home studio.

[@bluehorn50]

Good review! You are right - Rob had opeatic training Austin had Music Theatre training To hear him in that genre, check out his version of Bring Him Home from le Mis - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHizYqF7fJKCirM

[@lindareynolds8430]

#HOMEFREE....so talented!

[@ericclayton6287]

You might be interested in Austin’s solo on his channel of Bring Him Home from Les Mis.

[@mickeygregg359]

For variety I’d like to hear your take on a sadly neglected sleeper from the '70s: “One Last Cold Kiss” on the album “Flowers of Evil” by Mountain. - -

[@tygerbrite]

Delightful reaction!

[@jj-tu4hz]

wonderful, collab w/friends, other styles, deeply organically grow your wonderful talent, God's Grace

[@AaliyahCapili]

Thank you very much for sharing💕🙏💕

[@joanwharff6483]

Austin is a classically musical trained singer &, studied hard to get rid of his country twang…then, Home Free said when they hired him….the one thing…..he needed to get his twang back 🙃☺️‼️💕

[@patriciamcl54]

He can switch in and out as appropriate. Most trained actors can do it.

[@jarrettenaope7038]

Lots of Musicians....that are professionals...Tend to be knowledgeable and Versed in Various...Genres...I'm more familiar with 90s cou try like...Garth Brookes...Reba Macintyre

[@MrDavePed]

More Home Free.

[@1966Hemi426]

Rob does have classical training.

[@AaliyahCapili]

Thanks for sharing🥰

[@minneyruth]

Check out Austin Brown Bring Him Home

[@slingshot4087]

Dan Vasc does a cover of this you should check out.

[@dixdre]

perfect italian pronuciation

[@marcussepeda6884]

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[@warrenm374]

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