As a veteran who has laid several retirees and fellow veterans to rest, this had me on my knees crying. I will say the reverb effect during the bridge reminds me of the acoustics in a cemetery when TAPS play, it has the weirdest echo. That reminds me of it.
Thank you Christina for still having heart and soul... and the strength to endure so many final travels of our Veteran brothers and sisters. The finality of life can be a difficult hurdle to engage and satisfy in our minds. You too, are a hero to many. Thank you for your service, dedication, and your heart. Chuck in NE Kansas
Long intro, short intro, no pauses, dozens of pauses, I don't care. Y'all are so into all of it, I'm here for every bit of it. I love watching y'all. #HOGFry
This was written by Mark Knoffler of Dire Straits in the 80's at the time of the Falklands war. It was written from the point of view of a wounded soldier dying on the battle field.
Adam's had a beautiful voice for as long as HF has been around. His short leads and harmonies are fantastic, but he's never had the confidence. I think mostly because Adam has to really understand how something works to feel comfortable doing it. So I'm glad he's gotten some training and is feeling more confident about using that beautiful tenor voice of his. I hope that means we'll hear more of it in the future.
Same here. More training will help I'm sure, and he has the support of his HF family around him. And the Home Fries will always and forever be on his side, after all. You get the feeling that he absolutely has to understand something backwards and forwards before he'll put it 'out there' and that's just another thing to admire about him.
Adam is as humble as it comes, he has never braged off his skills, but only talked about his hard work obtaining those skills. And I'm absolutly shure, that he is working houers on end, to maintaine and broadning those skilles.
Originally, Chris did the beatboxing and Adam sang. Then, Adam did the beatboxing for a song , and decided he liked that better. The rest is history. I learned that on an interview Chris did a while back. Yes, Adam has a beautiful voice. He doesn't need training, he just does what he prefers, and what the song needs to be perfect -- whether it's phenomenal beatboxing, or amazing 5-part Harmony. :)
Hey guys, Wendy here. It was great meeting you, Matt. I'm glad you like the "stuff" so much and I hope Matt got the autographs on the set list I gave him. The next night in Ogden when I saw Adam his first words to me were bragging about getting a 307 Reacts t-shirt from you. And I hate to break it to you but they have not performed this live yet. I'm not certain if your thinking of Everybody Walking This Land or My Country Tis of Thee by it wasn't this one. I can't wait to see some of your video.
The guys really love the reactors that react to their videos and they might not reply in the comments, but they see what's going on. They are a great group of guys, if you see one walking down the street or in a restaurant, they will usually let you take a picture with them and greet you with a smile. They are very humble and like to be close with their fans and that makes them even more amazing in my eyes that they do that.
Felt like Tim's voice told the seriousness of it all, and Chance told us the pain and suffering. It really felt like they went back and forth like that.
This is a song written by Mark Knopfler of british band Dire Straits about the Falklands war in the eightes between the UK and Argentina. About a wounded solider dying with his brothers around him. Home Free released it to honor our veterans just before veterans day in "21.
On patron they showed that Tim's dog Sachmo was there while they were recording this video. He was laying by Chance's feet. This has to be my new favorite video, I get chills everything I see it.
Another beautiful cover by Home Free--Helplessly Hoping. The use of alliteration in the lyrics and the stunning harmonies will, almost, bring tears to your eyes. I've watched several other reactions to this song and am looking forward to seeing yours.
these guys really know their craft. Home Free has been there for 20 years and they keep on getting better and better. just by looking at their "Home Away from Home" clips where they show us glimpse of their rehearsals, it's amazing having these people in their production! It's now only the group that deserves utmost respect, but the crew also deserves more recognition and love! Being able to be part of their production team would be a really big honor. Also, you guys need to listen to "My Church", "What we ain't got", "Thinking Out Loud", and some of their older videos!
This was fabulous. It's so great that Matt got to meet Adam and Chance. And great to hear that they are as nice in real life as we hoped. And what a beautiful video by Home Free.
What’s striking about “Brothers In Arms” is just how much Knopfler manages to convey in a minimum of words. With startling efficiency, he inhabits the soul of a wounded soldier who muses on his surroundings and waxes philosophical as his life ebbs out. It seems likely that Knopfler had the Falklands War, which took place in 1982 between the United Kingdom and Argentina, in mind when he wrote the song. But by keeping specifics out of the narrative, he makes the song a timeless treatise on the senselessness of war.
Ethereal. Haunting. Gut wrenching. Soul stirring. Angelic. The only thing missing was the seraphic choir backing them up. Excuse me while I track down my soul and stuff it back into my body...
This is an a Capella masterpiece! Originally by Dire Straits, this arrangement from Finnish group Club For Five is made even more haughtily beautiful with the all male vocalists. Loved your reaction.
I've been waiting for you to react to this one! I wasn't expecting all that I got....but it was absolutely fantastic! This is by far the best reaction to this video that I've seen and I've watched them all! It is so awesome that you got to a show then got to hang out with some of them after it! This is why the fans love them so much....they are just as down to earth as they can be! The guy in Texas Hill that won the voice is Craig Wayne Boyd! Texas Hill is going to join HF at 3 shows in December...I believe it's the 1st..2nd...3rd! TH along with HF just released a new song today..just vocal no video til next week...Go Tell It On The Mountain! Also Everything Nash has an interview with Texas Hill and Austin from HF about the collab on this song...its very interesting...you should check it out! This was the greatest reaction ever!
First, I am so happy that Matt went to a live show and got to experience what these guys do and see why we Home Fries love them so much! Then he got to go have drinks with the Adams! I’ve had to chance to see them live 6 times and twice at UVIP. They really are great guys! Second, I am excited to see y’all reacted to their newest release! I love it and wish I could see them perform it live. I’ll have to wait and see the rest of their schedule for the 2nd half of next year. Fingers crossed! I learned some things during your video about the audio for their live shows. I know they have a sound guy and his name is Chris, I believe! This song always gives me chills, sometimes it’s the part after Chance’s solo when the big chord comes and Tim’s low notes get to me, and always during the echo parts! Every single time! Loved your reactions and chats!
That was the best reaction I've seen lately. Consider yourselves lucky to have seen and met the guys live. They are so talented, Brothers in Arms is an absolutely masterpiece. Chance's solo was fantastic. And Tim - what a voice, wow. HF's harmonies are sound painting in themselves.
Home Free always delivers, a great cover that will give our military something they can all understand. I have a son in the Army for 8 years, but he has 2 1/2 years to go, I hope he makes it home in one piece. God bless our soldiers!!!!
Tim is singing as a soldier dying on the battlefield talking to his fellow soldiers. Hence Tim's breathy vocal which is very different than his normal tone. I think it adds gravitas to the song as you hear the soldier struggle to talk. Loved your reaction so much I came back to hear it a 2nd time.
I absolutely love your reactions and breakdowns with the info on how and why things work in these videos. Most of us understand there's going to be a difference in the video shoot for their official videos and live performances. The thing that I like with Home Free is that when they do something that isn't pure a capella such as the echo effect in this video, they don't try to hide that it's an added effect. And the guys have such an amazing interaction with their fans. Both in their shows and by doing things like leaving comments on reactors channels. Or giving shout outs on Instagram or TikTok. They remain humble and loyal to their fanbase. Which keeps us Home Fries loyal to Home Free. Thanks for the story at the start about the concert and how everything played out! It's great to hear that the impression of a group of great, down to earth men is not just for show.
Enjoyed your reactions and Jeff’s experiences. As a retired veteran, this an amazing performance of this cover of Dire Straits original written during the Falklands war in 1985.
As a veteran who served my country for 14 yrs listening to this had me sheding a few tears. They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn, At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. Lest We forget 🇦🇺🍻 Ill be apart of the 307 snap pack
Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits wrote this song, inspired by the Falklands War when, in 1982, both Argentina and the UK claimed rights to the Falkland Islands 300 miles off the coast of Argentina, and Argentina took two of the islands, thinking the UK was in tough shape financially at the time and couldn't press their claim, and also so the Argentine _junta_ leader could use what would be thought of as a victory to politically align factions within Argentina behind his regime. However, the UK did go to war with Argentina over it, so there were soldiers opposing each other in the field with very similar ideologies (according to Knopfler's dad, whose observation that both sides were 'brothers in arms' gave it the title). _"...We have just one world, but we live in different ones."_ Britain ended up reclaiming the disputed land, but 258 British soldiers lost everything they had or ever would have to achieve that end, dying at the hands not of some inscrutable force having wildly divergent philosophies, but of their Argentinian 'brothers in arms', who themselves lost 650 soldiers in the conflict. _"We are fools to make war on our brothers in arms."_ So, intended to be somewhat of a war protest song by Knopfler, but one that did at least glorify the fighting soldier, on both sides, while disparaging pointless wars and over-reactive national leaders who reach for the military as their tool of first resort, before exhausting other options such as the diplomatic.
It was a cool intro. I liked hearing about your concert experience and meeting some of the guys. People always say they are really good humble fellows. Glad to hear it was true.
They sang "We are FOOLS to make war on our brothers in arms'. I get a whole different view of this song - I see a man wounded, dying, with the guys from his unit gathered around him as he is passing away. He knows he is dying. They know he is dying.
So glad you told these stories. I have always thought that the Home Free guys would just be fun to hang with. Overall good guys, that have stayed good guys. So glad to hear it is true. Great reactions. I get to see them in concert December 1st. So excited.
Really happy for you...what a great experience! I enjoyed this whole reaction from start to finish 😊. The comments, music breakdown, techie stuff...well done. Song was haunting, beautiful. Never tired of listening to this. Thanks as always for the reaction!
Of all the concerts I have been to Home Free was the best. To the point I have seen them live 3 times in just over a year. They do have issues but they stay on pitch and in sync better than any other artists I have seen. Plus as I'm sure Matt can attest to.... you feel there voices threw your body and the building quakes. When Adam did his drum solo at the first venue I saw them at it felt like the floor dropped out from under me for a second when he Yelled DROP THE BASS and did, another felt almost like getting hit in the chest.... IT'S AWSOME.....
Not sure have you noticed but on the reverb part and "Every man has to die" you can see the window through them. Giving the illusion of them being spirits.
You got the dead soldier part, but the part with Chance and not being deserted... look at Adam's profile, it is so reminiscent of the POW/MIA flag... oh, and their ghostly visages with the windows coming through their transparent bodies... chilling... Oh, and the lyric is "fools to make war...:
Love your enthusiasm! This song is truly a masterpiece. I love that Chance picks up the story from Tim. His voice adds warmth to the story. I also love that Rob is highlighted in the background vocals. And it is “we’re fools to make war”. I’m hoping they come to NH….can’t wait to see your footage from the show…lucky you!
I got the same shirt brotha the concert I went to was so good. And we got the VIP tickets in our concert. It was cool we got to ask them all questions and they performed a newer song that they haven't performed in concert yet. The beat box/ drum solo is 100 times better in person and yeah you can tell man that they're just regular down to earth guys that are extremely talented and humble. Def recommend everyone to see them in person who likes home free its an unreal experience and you get to appreciate real talent.
Wendy was at the concert I attended in Bristol, TN, last month. She had UVIP tickets for that show too. (I had Q&A VIP which was great also!) I have tickets to see them again in about 2 weeks. Really hope they do this! Adam has a beautiful voice, but from what I've read, he doesn't like to sing lead because he's not as trained as the other guys. BTW, pretty sure the last line is "We're fools to make war on our brothers in arms". At the concert, I attended they did "Ring of Fire" as the encore. When Tim hit that last low note, I felt the floor vibrate (we were all standing), and my chest hurt. Also, at the VIP Q&A before the show, they sang a song just for the VIP fans. Adam asked, "Do you want to hear a song?" Of course, we all said yes, and, BOOM, they immediately jumped into the song. Your explanation of the click track helps explain how they're able to do that.
I know you are always apologizing for stopping a lot, but I'm really glad that you do, because what you are saying and explaining is always so interesting....I have learned a lot from listening to your comments on the way things are done. You two are by far my favorite reactors because you keep it interesting and you don't come off with something like "well, that was really good".....I mean I could have told you that before the first note.....Home Free is always awesome.....but you two really put some heart into it and you break it down so that someone like me, who doesn't play any instrument, can understand what they are doing and how they are doing it.....so thank you....keep up the good work!!!! You guys are awesome!!!!
Love this song. Great reactions! Matt, I'm so happy you had such an amazing experience getting to go to one of their concerts and meeting some of them. Your thrill and excitement were fun to see. 😃
I so LOVE you guys and your reactions and reviews. Now I'm jealous as all get out that you got to sit around just conversing with Adam Rupp. WOWOW. What a great night that had to have been. You are one of the very few reactors that REALLY got and understood the DEEP meaning of this song. I wish everyone could hear what you have to say and actually LISTEN to it. Thank you, thank you!
I heard Geoff Castellucci from Voiceplay talking about those low notes and what he said perfectly illustrates what you have said here. He does it as softly as he needs to and lets the microphone & amplifiers do the work.
And a genuine appreciation for reactors - if you've haven't seen Austin Brown's cover of "Ain't No Sunshine" do so and be sure to watch all of what he says after the song stops. I know you'll be interested. I don't know if you've ever watched HFs series "Home Away From Home" - it's just various members of HF toddling around different cities (sometimes their home towns). No bodyguards, no security, just trying doughnut shops, etc.
Thanks guy's for another great reaction! Matt I'm so happy for you! What an amazing experience for you and your friend to have! I can't even imagine how thrilled you are! I probably would not have been able to talk! Might have even been weak in the knees! I'm so happy that y'all got to this video! Matt once you heard the song live I'm sure you realized why we wanted you to react to it! I think that it is one of the most beautiful performances I've ever heard! The vocals are Phenomenal! Harmonies are pure Perfection!Cinematography is Amazing! Arrangement is Brilliant! The first time I saw/heard this I was completely broken down and weeping like a child! I had to remind myself to breathe and it took a while for me to recover! I love everything about it and everything about Home Free!♥️😀🍟 Sending love to y'all from South Georgia!
Love all of the little insights to the details of making good music, including production. I learn more from this site, than many of the other reaction sites I visit.
Nice vid! Saw Home Free when they performed in Laramie a few years back. Awesome show. Happy to hear Mike got to see them. Tim’s bass notes hit you in the show. I don’t care how, well I do care, but yeah.
Loved that you loved the concert. I remember when this was released by Dire Straits, I had the album, a vinyl album, loved this song. Home Free have just made this song so special. Great reaction...
A lot of reactors, I will just slide till I see the first frame of the video being played. But you guys, I listen from the first second to the last. It's a fantastic package deal. The group and song, I love, the musical knowledge you impart, the pure entertainment of your banter back and forth, and stories, tips and trivia just wrap it up with a big red bow. This one was long, but I enjoyed every minute of it. Just keep doing what you do. ❤️
I'm soooo jealous, Adam Rupp is my favorite, I'd be speechless if Adam got in touch with me, he's awesome. Love this song, it's beautiful, and Adam sings, he's got a beautiful tenor voice when he sings, unfortunately he doesn't do it often enough. Thanks for this reaction it's brilliant, especially all the home free stuff. 🤗🤗
Great to hear you got to see them live and met the Adams! I have to wait for them to come to Europe. Can't wait! I'm a hard core Adam Rupp fan...♥️ The arrangment of this one is by a finnish a cappella group Club for Five. Home Free contacted them about it and they just gave it to them. Of course Home Free added their own spin to it, but stayed pretty true to Club for Five's version.
Insofar as tone and clarity of a live performance vs. a recording, you also have to bear in mind the acoustics of the live location. For example, Massey Hall in Toronto, Ontario is renowned for its acoustic qualities. Comparing a performance there with one at an open air stadium would produce completely different results.
These guys did an excellent job. I was wondering how they were going to manage this. Remember , this was a rock song with and epic guitar solo so I wasn’t sure how they were going to pull this off. Bravo.
You guys are so awesome and yes Adam Rupp is so down to earth it’s GREAT. I actually met the whole group on October 30th is Wisconsin. I also talked to Adam for like 15 minutes. It was so awesome. This was a dream of mine for the last 6 year and finally got to meet them! What a great reaction keep it up
Getting to go to the concert and then hang out with Adam and Chance how exciting. I was at the concert the following night in Ogden and they are amazing. Truly enjoyed watching your reactions to this song.
You are SO LUCKY!!!!! I would be so honored to have a drink with Adam Rupp. He is unbelievably talented. Praying they make their way to Pittsburgh PA or DC.
So glad you were able to see the guys live. Just amazing. This song is haunting and ghostly. Home Free does it so well. Thank you for reacting to this one and giving us all the information and facts. Interesting.
Click track formerly known as a metronome. Very instrumental from early in music training so when you play with other instrumentalists or vocalist you are on the same page. You are right, without good timeing music and performances become chaos. I had almost forgotten. : )
Glade you were able to experience a Tim quake. I was able to go to one of there shows in 2016 in a theater that was build around 1915. The balcony would start creaking and popping when Tim hit the low notes.
That is so freaking awesome!!!! I was just reading about this on another reactors channel & this is great. 🤣😍😍 the guys are oh so humble & down to earth. What a night to remember! 🤯😳🥴❤ You guys are so much fun. 🥰
I told you Adam was a great guy! They all are really nice, humble, funny group of guys. I am so happy you had a great time and were able to spend one on one time with Adam squared. Chance is such a laid-back guy. Fries are a crazy bunch. Wendy is known for traveling...a lot and she is not the only one. I know fries who have been to 70 to 80 something shows. I'm considered a piker at 40 shows. lol
As a veteran who has laid several retirees and fellow veterans to rest, this had me on my knees crying. I will say the reverb effect during the bridge reminds me of the acoustics in a cemetery when TAPS play, it has the weirdest echo. That reminds me of it.
Thank you for your service.
I truly appreciate what you did for our freedom
I appreciate you, thank you! 🙏🏻
Thank you Christina for still having heart and soul... and the strength to endure so many final travels of our Veteran brothers and sisters. The finality of life can be a difficult hurdle to engage and satisfy in our minds. You too, are a hero to many. Thank you for your service, dedication, and your heart. Chuck in NE Kansas
Thank you so much for your service. They're small words, but they're all I have to offer
CHRISTINA. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE FROM A 75 YEAR OLD FELLOW VETERAN. THIS SONG MOVED ME ALSO!
Long intro, short intro, no pauses, dozens of pauses, I don't care. Y'all are so into all of it, I'm here for every bit of it. I love watching y'all.
#HOGFry
I love your reactions and it is just amazing that Adan Rupp gave you tickets and you got to hang out with them
This was written by Mark Knoffler of Dire Straits in the 80's at the time of the Falklands war. It was written from the point of view of a wounded soldier dying on the battle field.
Glad Matt was able to experience the guys live.
The last line isn’t “forced” but “fools”. Still pretty much the same message, though.
Adam's had a beautiful voice for as long as HF has been around. His short leads and harmonies are fantastic, but he's never had the confidence. I think mostly because Adam has to really understand how something works to feel comfortable doing it. So I'm glad he's gotten some training and is feeling more confident about using that beautiful tenor voice of his. I hope that means we'll hear more of it in the future.
Same here. More training will help I'm sure, and he has the support of his HF family around him. And the Home Fries will always and forever be on his side, after all. You get the feeling that he absolutely has to understand something backwards and forwards before he'll put it 'out there' and that's just another thing to admire about him.
Adam is as humble as it comes, he has never braged off his skills, but only talked about his hard work obtaining those skills. And I'm absolutly shure, that he is working houers on end, to maintaine and broadning those skilles.
Originally, Chris did the beatboxing and Adam sang. Then, Adam did the beatboxing for a song , and decided he liked that better. The rest is history. I learned that on an interview Chris did a while back.
Yes, Adam has a beautiful voice. He doesn't need training, he just does what he prefers, and what the song needs to be perfect -- whether it's phenomenal beatboxing, or amazing 5-part Harmony.
:)
Hey guys, Wendy here. It was great meeting you, Matt. I'm glad you like the "stuff" so much and I hope Matt got the autographs on the set list I gave him. The next night in Ogden when I saw Adam his first words to me were bragging about getting a 307 Reacts t-shirt from you. And I hate to break it to you but they have not performed this live yet. I'm not certain if your thinking of Everybody Walking This Land or My Country Tis of Thee by it wasn't this one.
I can't wait to see some of your video.
Thanks, Wendy, for representing all of us Home Fries so well. You are the ultimate Home Fry!!!
@@donnamhall8491 I guess I've picked up where Karen left off.
The guys really love the reactors that react to their videos and they might not reply in the comments, but they see what's going on. They are a great group of guys, if you see one walking down the street or in a restaurant, they will usually let you take a picture with them and greet you with a smile. They are very humble and like to be close with their fans and that makes them even more amazing in my eyes that they do that.
Felt like Tim's voice told the seriousness of it all, and Chance told us the pain and suffering. It really felt like they went back and forth like that.
I love the way you expressed that. I went “ yes! Yes yes, that’s it!”! Thanks.
This was a masterpiece nothing else needs to be said
This is a song written by Mark Knopfler of british band Dire Straits about the Falklands war in the eightes between the UK and Argentina. About a wounded solider dying with his brothers around him. Home Free released it to honor our veterans just before veterans day in "21.
LOVED YOUR INTRO AND EXCITEMENT, I WAS EXCITED FOR YOU😂
On patron they showed that Tim's dog Sachmo was there while they were recording this video. He was laying by Chance's feet. This has to be my new favorite video, I get chills everything I see it.
I am an Army Brat and a 14yr veteran… Served in Somalia, Kuwait, and Iraq…. This song 🎧 leaves me speechless 😶 every single time
Another beautiful cover by Home Free--Helplessly Hoping. The use of alliteration in the lyrics and the stunning harmonies will, almost, bring tears to your eyes. I've watched several other reactions to this song and am looking forward to seeing yours.
these guys really know their craft. Home Free has been there for 20 years and they keep on getting better and better. just by looking at their "Home Away from Home" clips where they show us glimpse of their rehearsals, it's amazing having these people in their production! It's now only the group that deserves utmost respect, but the crew also deserves more recognition and love!
Being able to be part of their production team would be a really big honor.
Also, you guys need to listen to "My Church", "What we ain't got", "Thinking Out Loud", and some of their older videos!
Super cool story fellas!! Love the content! Keep it saucey 🤘🤘
Thanks brother! We are gonna start working our way through your content this week and next
This was fabulous. It's so great that Matt got to meet Adam and Chance. And great to hear that they are as nice in real life as we hoped. And what a beautiful video by Home Free.
What’s striking about “Brothers In Arms” is just how much Knopfler manages to convey in a minimum of words. With startling efficiency, he inhabits the soul of a wounded soldier who muses on his surroundings and waxes philosophical as his life ebbs out. It seems likely that Knopfler had the Falklands War, which took place in 1982 between the United Kingdom and Argentina, in mind when he wrote the song. But by keeping specifics out of the narrative, he makes the song a timeless treatise on the senselessness of war.
Ethereal. Haunting. Gut wrenching. Soul stirring. Angelic. The only thing missing was the seraphic choir backing them up.
Excuse me while I track down my soul and stuff it back into my body...
This is an a Capella masterpiece! Originally by Dire Straits, this arrangement from Finnish group Club For Five is made even more haughtily beautiful with the all male vocalists. Loved your reaction.
Did you mean hautingly?
I've been waiting for you to react to this one! I wasn't expecting all that I got....but it was absolutely fantastic! This is by far the best reaction to this video that I've seen and I've watched them all! It is so awesome that you got to a show then got to hang out with some of them after it! This is why the fans love them so much....they are just as down to earth as they can be! The guy in Texas Hill that won the voice is Craig Wayne Boyd! Texas Hill is going to join HF at 3 shows in December...I believe it's the 1st..2nd...3rd! TH along with HF just released a new song today..just vocal no video til next week...Go Tell It On The Mountain! Also Everything Nash has an interview with Texas Hill and Austin from HF about the collab on this song...its very interesting...you should check it out! This was the greatest reaction ever!
So happy for you to have had such a wonderful experience with them. Had to be great.
First, I am so happy that Matt went to a live show and got to experience what these guys do and see why we Home Fries love them so much! Then he got to go have drinks with the Adams! I’ve had to chance to see them live 6 times and twice at UVIP. They really are great guys! Second, I am excited to see y’all reacted to their newest release! I love it and wish I could see them perform it live. I’ll have to wait and see the rest of their schedule for the 2nd half of next year. Fingers crossed! I learned some things during your video about the audio for their live shows. I know they have a sound guy and his name is Chris, I believe! This song always gives me chills, sometimes it’s the part after Chance’s solo when the big chord comes and Tim’s low notes get to me, and always during the echo parts! Every single time! Loved your reactions and chats!
That was the best reaction I've seen lately. Consider yourselves lucky to have seen and met the guys live. They are so talented, Brothers in Arms is an absolutely masterpiece. Chance's solo was fantastic. And Tim - what a voice, wow. HF's harmonies are sound painting in themselves.
This is an unbelievable song. So hauntingly beautiful
Home Free always delivers, a great cover that will give our military something they can all understand. I have a son in the Army for 8 years, but he has 2 1/2 years to go, I hope he makes it home in one piece. God bless our soldiers!!!!
Tim is singing as a soldier dying on the battlefield talking to his fellow soldiers. Hence Tim's breathy vocal which is very different than his normal tone. I think it adds gravitas to the song as you hear the soldier struggle to talk. Loved your reaction so much I came back to hear it a 2nd time.
I absolutely love your reactions and breakdowns with the info on how and why things work in these videos. Most of us understand there's going to be a difference in the video shoot for their official videos and live performances. The thing that I like with Home Free is that when they do something that isn't pure a capella such as the echo effect in this video, they don't try to hide that it's an added effect. And the guys have such an amazing interaction with their fans. Both in their shows and by doing things like leaving comments on reactors channels. Or giving shout outs on Instagram or TikTok. They remain humble and loyal to their fanbase. Which keeps us Home Fries loyal to Home Free. Thanks for the story at the start about the concert and how everything played out! It's great to hear that the impression of a group of great, down to earth men is not just for show.
At the point of the spear, a soldier does not fight for his government or his society...he fights for the guys on either side of him.
It’s a beautiful thing.
Thanks guys.
This song is making cry, I'm a 60 year old disabled veteran and this song is emotional for me.
Wow! Thanks for sharing your experience! So glad it worked out for you to make a show and get to hang out with Adam Rupp. Very cool!
You are the only ones that have put into words what I was hearing about the build up reflecting the battle.
Enjoyed your reactions and Jeff’s experiences. As a retired veteran, this an amazing performance of this cover of Dire Straits original written during the Falklands war in 1985.
I know how old I'm going to sound... But I am folding my laundry and listening to you and I am not depressed about the laundry thanks to you ❤️
This is absolutely awesome! It gave me goosebumps! Love your reactions!
Thank you Anita!
Rupp's voice has always been beautiful. Glad to hear he's gettin more confident in his singin.
As a veteran who served my country for 14 yrs listening to this had me sheding a few tears.
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn,
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
Lest We forget
🇦🇺🍻
Ill be apart of the 307 snap pack
Thank you for your service
So glad at least one of you got to see them live. It is such an awesome experience to see them live.
Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits wrote this song, inspired by the Falklands War when, in 1982, both Argentina and the UK claimed rights to the Falkland Islands 300 miles off the coast of Argentina, and Argentina took two of the islands, thinking the UK was in tough shape financially at the time and couldn't press their claim, and also so the Argentine _junta_ leader could use what would be thought of as a victory to politically align factions within Argentina behind his regime.
However, the UK did go to war with Argentina over it, so there were soldiers opposing each other in the field with very similar ideologies (according to Knopfler's dad, whose observation that both sides were 'brothers in arms' gave it the title). _"...We have just one world, but we live in different ones."_
Britain ended up reclaiming the disputed land, but 258 British soldiers lost everything they had or ever would have to achieve that end, dying at the hands not of some inscrutable force having wildly divergent philosophies, but of their Argentinian 'brothers in arms', who themselves lost 650 soldiers in the conflict. _"We are fools to make war on our brothers in arms."_
So, intended to be somewhat of a war protest song by Knopfler, but one that did at least glorify the fighting soldier, on both sides, while disparaging pointless wars and over-reactive national leaders who reach for the military as their tool of first resort, before exhausting other options such as the diplomatic.
It was a cool intro. I liked hearing about your concert experience and meeting some of the guys. People always say they are really good humble fellows. Glad to hear it was true.
They sang "We are FOOLS to make war on our brothers in arms'. I get a whole different view of this song - I see a man wounded, dying, with the guys from his unit gathered around him as he is passing away. He knows he is dying. They know he is dying.
So glad you told these stories. I have always thought that the Home Free guys would just be fun to hang with. Overall good guys, that have stayed good guys. So glad to hear it is true. Great reactions. I get to see them in concert December 1st. So excited.
Really happy for you...what a great experience! I enjoyed this whole reaction from start to finish 😊. The comments, music breakdown, techie stuff...well done. Song was haunting, beautiful. Never tired of listening to this.
Thanks as always for the reaction!
Of all the concerts I have been to Home Free was the best. To the point I have seen them live 3 times in just over a year. They do have issues but they stay on pitch and in sync better than any other artists I have seen. Plus as I'm sure Matt can attest to.... you feel there voices threw your body and the building quakes. When Adam did his drum solo at the first venue I saw them at it felt like the floor dropped out from under me for a second when he Yelled DROP THE BASS and did, another felt almost like getting hit in the chest.... IT'S AWSOME.....
Not sure have you noticed but on the reverb part and "Every man has to die" you can see the window through them. Giving the illusion of them being spirits.
What a cool adventure. See? We're not the only ones that love you two guys.
You got the dead soldier part, but the part with Chance and not being deserted... look at Adam's profile, it is so reminiscent of the POW/MIA flag... oh, and their ghostly visages with the windows coming through their transparent bodies... chilling...
Oh, and the lyric is "fools to make war...:
Right… the word is FOOLS not forced….
The silhouette against the window light is very reminiscent of the POW-MIA flag . It gives me chills
Thanks soo much for sharing your experience with Home Free and the bar. I love listening to real life experiences.
Great reaction guys. Keep the information coming. I love listening to your take on the songs.
Love your enthusiasm! This song is truly a masterpiece. I love that Chance picks up the story from Tim. His voice adds warmth to the story. I also love that Rob is highlighted in the background vocals. And it is “we’re fools to make war”. I’m hoping they come to NH….can’t wait to see your footage from the show…lucky you!
Great reaction. Happy you had such a marvelous time meeting them.
I got the same shirt brotha the concert I went to was so good. And we got the VIP tickets in our concert. It was cool we got to ask them all questions and they performed a newer song that they haven't performed in concert yet. The beat box/ drum solo is 100 times better in person and yeah you can tell man that they're just regular down to earth guys that are extremely talented and humble. Def recommend everyone to see them in person who likes home free its an unreal experience and you get to appreciate real talent.
Wendy was at the concert I attended in Bristol, TN, last month. She had UVIP tickets for that show too. (I had Q&A VIP which was great also!) I have tickets to see them again in about 2 weeks. Really hope they do this! Adam has a beautiful voice, but from what I've read, he doesn't like to sing lead because he's not as trained as the other guys. BTW, pretty sure the last line is "We're fools to make war on our brothers in arms". At the concert, I attended they did "Ring of Fire" as the encore. When Tim hit that last low note, I felt the floor vibrate (we were all standing), and my chest hurt. Also, at the VIP Q&A before the show, they sang a song just for the VIP fans. Adam asked, "Do you want to hear a song?" Of course, we all said yes, and, BOOM, they immediately jumped into the song. Your explanation of the click track helps explain how they're able to do that.
Hey guys I was at the door it was so fun meeting you and my parents sat right in front of you. I love your reactions you are awesome
I know you are always apologizing for stopping a lot, but I'm really glad that you do, because what you are saying and explaining is always so interesting....I have learned a lot from listening to your comments on the way things are done. You two are by far my favorite reactors because you keep it interesting and you don't come off with something like "well, that was really good".....I mean I could have told you that before the first note.....Home Free is always awesome.....but you two really put some heart into it and you break it down so that someone like me, who doesn't play any instrument, can understand what they are doing and how they are doing it.....so thank you....keep up the good work!!!! You guys are awesome!!!!
Love this song. Great reactions!
Matt, I'm so happy you had such an amazing experience getting to go to one of their concerts and meeting some of them. Your thrill and excitement were fun to see. 😃
So happy for you to have had the opportunity to see Home Free in concert and time after with Adam and Texas Hill. Such a beautiful song
I'm glad Matt got to see Home Free in person. Even better that you got hang out with the Adams.
I so LOVE you guys and your reactions and reviews. Now I'm jealous as all get out that you got to sit around just conversing with Adam Rupp. WOWOW. What a great night that had to have been. You are one of the very few reactors that REALLY got and understood the DEEP meaning of this song. I wish everyone could hear what you have to say and actually LISTEN to it. Thank you, thank you!
Love you guys! Homefree is phenomenal! I am so jealous!
Immediate chills. This song is hauntingly beautiful 💕
Great reaction guys!!! As always. Glad about Matt seeing the guys live and getting his take on these guys. AWESOME STUFF you two!!
A master class in vocal performance ... simply outstanding !!
I'm so happy you got to have such an awesome experience! They are just great guys, aren't they?
They are seriously so cool!!
They do layering. Pretty much the only thing that enhances their videos and live performances. But it's all them. Love your reactions by the way.
I am not surprised ! Awesome experience for you! Great guys!
I heard Geoff Castellucci from Voiceplay talking about those low notes and what he said perfectly illustrates what you have said here. He does it as softly as he needs to and lets the microphone & amplifiers do the work.
love your reactions as pros with these groups as i love to sing but can not so i enjoy this pros like you and your groups you represent. thanks
And a genuine appreciation for reactors - if you've haven't seen Austin Brown's cover of "Ain't No Sunshine" do so and be sure to watch all of what he says after the song stops. I know you'll be interested. I don't know if you've ever watched HFs series "Home Away From Home" - it's just various members of HF toddling around different cities (sometimes their home towns). No bodyguards, no security, just trying doughnut shops, etc.
P.S. - the line is actually "We're fools to make war on our brothers in arms".
How cool that you got to go to the concert and then hang out... I loved hearing about it..
Thanks guy's for another great reaction!
Matt I'm so happy for you! What an amazing experience for you and your friend to have! I can't even imagine how thrilled you are! I probably would not have been able to talk! Might have even been weak in the knees!
I'm so happy that y'all got to this video! Matt once you heard the song live I'm sure you realized why we wanted you to react to it! I think that it is one of the most beautiful performances I've ever heard! The vocals are
Phenomenal! Harmonies are pure Perfection!Cinematography is Amazing!
Arrangement is Brilliant! The first time I saw/heard this I was completely broken down and weeping like a child! I had to remind myself to breathe and it took a while for me to recover!
I love everything about it and everything about Home Free!♥️😀🍟 Sending love to y'all from South Georgia!
Love all of the little insights to the details of making good music, including production. I learn more from this site, than many of the other reaction sites I visit.
Thank you guys so much, I enjoyed all 37 minutes of your reaction, especially the story about meeting the members!
Nice vid! Saw Home Free when they performed in Laramie a few years back. Awesome show. Happy to hear Mike got to see them. Tim’s bass notes hit you in the show. I don’t care how, well I do care, but yeah.
Awesome reaction, I loved all the inside information.
Loved that you loved the concert.
I remember when this was released by Dire Straits, I had the album, a vinyl album, loved this song. Home Free have just made this song so special.
Great reaction...
So happy for you and very jealous!
Thanks for the insight into the recording and live process! I find it fascinating. 💗
A lot of reactors, I will just slide till I see the first frame of the video being played. But you guys, I listen from the first second to the last. It's a fantastic package deal. The group and song, I love, the musical knowledge you impart, the pure entertainment of your banter back and forth, and stories, tips and trivia just wrap it up with a big red bow. This one was long, but I enjoyed every minute of it. Just keep doing what you do. ❤️
Love it. Thank you.
I'm soooo jealous, Adam Rupp is my favorite, I'd be speechless if Adam got in touch with me, he's awesome. Love this song, it's beautiful, and Adam sings, he's got a beautiful tenor voice when he sings, unfortunately he doesn't do it often enough. Thanks for this reaction it's brilliant, especially all the home free stuff. 🤗🤗
Great to hear you got to see them live and met the Adams! I have to wait for them to come to Europe. Can't wait! I'm a hard core Adam Rupp fan...♥️ The arrangment of this one is by a finnish a cappella group Club for Five. Home Free contacted them about it and they just gave it to them. Of course Home Free added their own spin to it, but stayed pretty true to Club for Five's version.
Came for the reaction, loved the intro. You guys are great. Thanks for all you do.
This is so powerful and moving, and stays with you long after the song is over.
Hauntingly beautiful! These guys just don’t miss!
Awesome work guys! 🙏Have a great week! 🇺🇸
Insofar as tone and clarity of a live performance vs. a recording, you also have to bear in mind the acoustics of the live location. For example, Massey Hall in Toronto, Ontario is renowned for its acoustic qualities. Comparing a performance there with one at an open air stadium would produce completely different results.
Big facts!!
These guys did an excellent job. I was wondering how they were going to manage this. Remember , this was a rock song with and epic guitar solo so I wasn’t sure how they were going to pull this off. Bravo.
You guys are so awesome and yes Adam Rupp is so down to earth it’s GREAT. I actually met the whole group on October 30th is Wisconsin. I also talked to Adam for like 15 minutes. It was so awesome. This was a dream of mine for the last 6 year and finally got to meet them! What a great reaction keep it up
307 "Gets It" and "Gets Home Free" ! Cudos Matt and Chris!
Getting to go to the concert and then hang out with Adam and Chance how exciting. I was at the concert the following night in Ogden and they are amazing. Truly enjoyed watching your reactions to this song.
You are SO LUCKY!!!!! I would be so honored to have a drink with Adam Rupp. He is unbelievably talented. Praying they make their way to Pittsburgh PA or DC.
So glad you were able to see the guys live. Just amazing. This song is haunting and ghostly. Home Free does it so well. Thank you for reacting to this one and giving us all the information and facts. Interesting.
Click track formerly known as a metronome. Very instrumental from early in music training so when you play with other instrumentalists or vocalist you are on the same page. You are right, without good timeing music and performances become chaos. I had almost forgotten. : )
Adam can do that echo sound and I heard he taught the others. Yes. I know there's A lot of scrap on the internet so take that with a grain of salt.
Glade you were able to experience a Tim quake. I was able to go to one of there shows in 2016 in a theater that was build around 1915. The balcony would start creaking and popping when Tim hit the low notes.
That is so freaking awesome!!!! I was just reading about this on another reactors channel & this is great. 🤣😍😍 the guys are oh so humble & down to earth. What a night to remember! 🤯😳🥴❤
You guys are so much fun. 🥰
I told you Adam was a great guy! They all are really nice, humble, funny group of guys. I am so happy you had a great time and were able to spend one on one time with Adam squared. Chance is such a laid-back guy. Fries are a crazy bunch. Wendy is known for traveling...a lot and she is not the only one. I know fries who have been to 70 to 80 something shows. I'm considered a piker at 40 shows. lol
Great reaction, and wonderful fun to get the inside scoop!!!