This was such an unusual & beautiful arrangement that I can't bring myself to hear anyone else's version. Love this sooooooo much! Merry Christmas to everyone & let us all have a better New Year!
Really happy you enjoyed this. I don't have the musical knowledge to be able to explain why it's so fabulous, I just know I love it. And who knew an old song like this could be such a bop?? I guess that's the Adam Rupp effect. Merry Christmas Jen!
Jen - never complain about stopping so much - even though I've seen this video dozens of times, it's your amazing critique that allows me to hear so much of the intricacies of their harmonies that my ears just can't pick up all the "yumminess" the first few time I hear the song.... They put so much thought and preparation into each of their songs it blows my mind and never ceases to amaze me. You my friend bring that out and to boot, you're so funny and cute it makes watching your channel so much fun - no matter how many times you stop... You are by far, my favorite reactor of this group - I've seen them in concert twice and will see them again in March 2023 in Atlanta. I also am highly impressed with your musical videos as well and I concur, they should take you along on one of their tours and you'd fit right in with their craziness...A UK tour with Home Free and Jen G - I would definitely take a flight across the pond to see that!! Here's wishing you a very, Merry Christmas!! RicheC (Atlanta Ga - USA)
OMG Rich. You hit the nail on the head and said it so well. I agree with everything you said. Home Free owes a debt of gratitude to Jenn for her videos. Merry Christmas.
@@suevillarreal9315 I'll see your "Totally agree!" and raise you 2 totallys. Unbelievably good arrangement and performance, and unbelievably good analyses. And then there's Mr. Cunnigham's excellent comment and Mr. Webb's superb acknowlegement of Mr. Cunningham's comment. Never before have I been able to tag along on such a set of comments. Thanks to all, including Jen as well as Home Free. I am truly blessed. Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night.
It has been a joy watching new people see this particular piece this holiday season! You bring such a great combination of knowledge and enthusiasm to your HF reaction that adds a lot for he viewer. Many of us Home Fries put this near the top of HF holiday songs. An incredible arrangement by Adam. A wonderful holiday season to you and all my fellow Home Fries!
I LOVE this version soooo much! Add to it their version of “Go Tell It On The Mountain” w/Texas Hill, “Cold Hard Cash”, “Hairy Christmas”, “Full Of Cheer”, “Christmas In Dixie”, “Mary Did You Know”, “What Christmas Means To Me”, “Christmas Medley”, “O Holy Night”, & even “Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer”, (& pretty much any other Christmas song Home Free does!), & I’m set!!!! ALL of their songs & arrangements are just incredible! I love them all. I can’t wait to see them again in April-front row seat w/a UVIP ticket!!! I probably shouldn’t have spent the money, but I couldn’t help it!!! The last time was so incredible & just tons of fun. Great review, Jennifer! You should hit Austin and/or Tim up for an interview to put on here! They do a lot of stuff to promote other artists, too, so maybe you could join them for a song or two? Keep the faith! So glad you found our boys! Hope you have a Merry Christmas! #HomeFryForLife ❤🎄🙏🏻
For me one of the best arranged songs, or perhaps the best, of Home Free. So impressive! The so great harmonies, the sound effects, colors, etc. in such a beautiful but cold environment. When I saw and heard this for the first time, I did repeat it a few times. Just amazing.
I've got to say that I get so tickled at you with your crazy antics and beautiful smile and your constant apologies for doing what you do with all the stopping...but I absolutely love it. I'm just short of 70 years old and I've been a mediocre music nerd most of my life. And though I've listened to this many times over the last few years, YOU always seem to bring out things that I've missed, so...Thank you , young lady. I hope you get your chance to sing with these guys. Please keep doing what you do...your way. You, and Home Free, make my heart sing!
This is my ALL TIME FAVOURITE Home Free song, and all time favourite arrangement of this song. And your analysis has been the best I’ve seen so far!! I always love your balanced commentary between the technical stuff and the just geeking out over how amazing they are! It makes for a very informative AND entertaining video!
Doesn’t get any better than this! I’ve been anxiously waiting for the holiday season to get here, hoping that you would react to this song. Well done. “Snow Globe” and Christmas Ain’t for the Lonely “ are two original Christmas songs you should check out as well. Fabulous reaction Jen!
The unexpected cry from Austin depicts the type of music you might hear from the area where Jesus was born. I love the syncopated parts and the kind of chaotic chords you get oftentimes. The ending was so awesome with the beautiful harmony. I enjoyed the looks on your face, and especially when you could hardly catch your breath when the song was so busy. Quite a reaction from you, Jen. Have a blessed Christmas!
Great analysis for a great song and fantastic arrangement (kudos to Adam Rupp). I love your reactions Jen because you not only provide excellent, in-depth, accurate, professional analysis... you're fun to watch too! Thanks for continually bringing acapella music, especially Home Free.
The more I watch you react the more I realize just how much I enjoy the absolute, well, JOY you show with each discovery you make or figure out. Thank you from this musician and educator for warming my heart with your enthusiastic, unfiltered love of music.
It's always twice the fun with your analyses. I love especially when you isolate and demonstrate the clashes. That's so very cool. Merry Christmas to you, too
My favorite arrangement of any Christmas song, ever. I was lucky enough to see them do this live last night. Just as fabulous in person. One comment about the bass. Chris Rupp says that when he was in the group and they did this live, he would do the bass line when Tim had the melody, but in the studio recording, they doubletracked Tim because he had a fuller low range. In any event, it's amazing and fabulous. Outstanding vocal percussion from Adam, as usual.
Jenn, your excitement in this reaction in infectious! I smiled through the whole thing. Previously, this song had not even been near my list of Christmas faves, but this particular version (and only this version) is now at the very top. Merry Christmas to you and yours! 🙂❤🎄
The more I listen to this one, the more inspired I find it. It's a stunning and beautifully different version. I loved your reactions to all the activity. Perfection. Thanks. Merry Christmas!
This is *such* a satisfying composition. Super atmospheric intro, the 4 octaves in 4 seconds round is such a fun flex, Tim's bass work is great (as always), Austin busts out an amazingly accurate quacky Strat-NO-caster funk guitar line (crazy!), & that Stevie Wonder -esque key twist 3/4 in is #ChefsKiss!! So much to keep the ear entertained. Adam deserves some kind of award for creating an arrangement this special from a much less interesting original. :)
Love, love, love it! It’s so creative and Adam arranged it. They often don’t let him arrange too many songs as they say they’re too complicated. I can’t believe Tim’s notes didn’t collapse the ice castle. Really cool version filmed in a really cool place. The ice castle was in Minnesota in the freezing cold. Just so much fun. One of my favorites. Try Angels We Have Heard on High, Silent Night, What Child is This and Auld Lang Syne for New Years. Great reaction Jen. Have a wonderful Christmas!🥰
I cannot wait for your reactions to Home Free. Your editing of your videos are the best barring none. Thank you for helping us non musicians to understand better.
Jen, no one analyzes songs better than you. Love this arrangement by Adam Rupp!! Never was my favorite Christmas song, but this arrangement makes it one of my favorites! Happy Christmas as you Brits say and have a wonderful New Year!
Thanks for a great analysis! What I really like is that no matter how many times I’ve listened to this, and I’ve listened to it a lot, I hear something new and learn something new from your observations! Super job! Keep it up!
im so glad you got to this one,great job. i think this is epic arrangement,not mention great vocies. i hope you have a great Christmas,and get to sing with HF,would love to hear that.
Jen, both the the song and your joy and happiness reacting to it made me smile the whole time. It's obvious you have a special place in your heart for Homefree and they're ability to make a song theirs. That's one of the reasons why I keep coming back to your channel. Happy holidays and have a great New Year!
This is just as amazing live! I enjoy how you break things down. When you do this I hear things that before, I would not have noticed. I really enjoyed this!
I listen to Home Free everyday. This song is a favorite song of mine and their version is the best. I listen to it the whole year round. Loveddddddddd your reactions and analysis to this one.
Jenn your enthusiasm is contagious. I get so happy just watching you be happy. I have been recommending that you sing with them for quite a while. I guess I need to put a formal request in to the man upstairs. Stay well and be happy.
12/15/22 concert Austin was sick so when the four of them did the 4 octaves in 4 seconds Tim started at his low notes then Chance, Rob and Tim used his highest falsetto to hit Austin's note! Check out a live UA-cam recording.
Fun fact. They filmed this is New Brighton Minnesota at the ice castle there. It was -13f(-25c) when they filmed it. So it was actually as cold as it looks.
Love your reactions and I am learning so much - no need to apologize - I like everyone else can always go to Home Free channel to listen without interruption - I enjoy your analysis and energy!!
I heard this song live last month and it's amazing. They're all so very talented, but Tim is a master at that low growl note and you can absolutely feel it and hear it at the same time. Amazing!
I always love your reactions, full of great information. Always fun. Just finished listening to your album Layers. Can't wait to hear more of your music, it was wonderful!
i see them whenever they're within @250 miles of me but always see their Christmas concert in Branson every year. they sing this at the end of their first set every year and it is just as good live. love your reactions!
This was the first song from HF I came across and been a fan ever since.Was suppose to see them live here in the UK on my birthday sadly it was the start of the pandemic and they had to cancel. Just love them xx
He doesn't do many arrangements because these he does do it are spectacular, and the others in the group dread recording them because they are difficult *because* they are spectacular. The results speak for themselves. This is far and away my favorite Home Free production; the music itself and the setting are next level amazing.
Hi Jen! I'm so glad you reacted to this! It's one of my all time favorite Christmas songs from Home Free! Such a beautiful and creative version! As always, I loved your reaction and analysis - and mostly your genuine excitement and appreciation for this amazing group! Merry Christmas, my friend! Hugs! xo 🥰🤗✨
Ah, Jen, I was so happy seeing that you were finally reacting to my favourite Home Free Christmas song, but at the same time worried that it might be too much for you to dissect. I don't think you stopped too much, and you were spot on with your analysis. I remember this song playing on the radio during the Cuban Missile Crisis, and remember my father stocking our garage full of canned foods in 1962. My father would play this on the piano every Christmas after, for as long as he could, as a way of giving Thanks for us getting through a very dark part of the history of our Country. Im really glad you decided to react to this masterpiece of harmonies and layering. Merry Christmas to you and yours. 🎄🎁
As you said this was arranged by Adam Rupp. Fun fact. Adam and Chris live in Minnesota and each year they have an Ice Castle near Minneapolis. This is where this song was filmed
YES!! You finally reacted to not just my favorite Home Free Christmas song, but my favorite Home Free song, period! "How is this so groovy?" Simple: Adam Rupp arranged it, and it's Home Free!! 😁 Jen, I have never laughed at your reactions as much as I did in this video, and I say that in the best way possible. Just like my first (of about 587) viewing of this video, my mind was blown so many times! There is just SO much going on in this song, all of it incredible! The setting of the video is the ice castle that is made every year for our Winter Carnival here in Minnesota (where our boys got started), and I was very concerned that Tim's dragon notes were going to shatter the thing. 😆 I just got to see our guys in concert three days ago (for the second time), and this song was one of the many highlights of an absolutely amazing evening!! Keep up the great reactions, Jen, especially for our Home Free guys!! If you haven't reacted to "What Christmas Means to Me" yet, I definitely recommend it. The guys are at their goofiest, and Rob absolutely sleighs the lead vocals. (See what I did there?) 😉
I love your reaction to this amazing arrangement of this Classic! You are so much fun to watch and I always learn so much from you!! Happy Holidays from a happy viewer!
Two things I point out to people about to listen to this song: *Tim Foust's* "GO-o-o-o-ld!" bass note, and the 5 😲octave run from Foust to Brown singing, "listen to what I say!" Your reactions were PERFECT! Kudos to Adam for this other-worldly arrangement.❤🔥
One f their get Christmas songs. The other one is Oh Holy Night. Austin is such a baby in that one and his voice OMG. Thanks for reacting to this one Jen.
I saw one of your reactions which brought me to your channel and I went to when you started reacting to Home Free. And have slowing making my way through them. I absolutely luv how you brake down the song and the notes and transitions etc. But I have to say I giggled all the way through this one. This version is my all time favorite xmas song. There is sooo much going on which brings me to why I was giggling. Your facial expressions were priceless and trying to keep up on all the changes. You still did an amazing reaction. Just wanted to say thanks for giving me such a bit of happiness, my cheeks hurt. Lol! 😂
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Jen. I've seen only a handful of people catch the 4 octave jump, especially in those few short measures. Another reason this arrangement is so good, the range of the composition gives room for all kinds of cords, ablibs and descant parts. A favorite for sure.
Masterpiece arrangement from Adam!! He's a genius in my book!!
I love the Calypso beat in the 21 minute area
The best version I have ever heard.
I’d have to agree with you .
There is a point in every Home Free song that we just throw our hands up and say... What the crap just happened?! Perfection!!! ❤️ 🤗
This was such an unusual & beautiful arrangement that I can't bring myself to hear anyone else's version. Love this sooooooo much! Merry Christmas to everyone & let us all have a better New Year!
Really happy you enjoyed this. I don't have the musical knowledge to be able to explain why it's so fabulous, I just know I love it. And who knew an old song like this could be such a bop?? I guess that's the Adam Rupp effect. Merry Christmas Jen!
I will always think of this version when I think of this song now!🙌🏼😁
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@JenniferGlatzhofer if I remember correctly. The note that Tim holds for 10 seconds on "Gold" is an E1
Jen - never complain about stopping so much - even though I've seen this video dozens of times, it's your amazing critique that allows me to hear so much of the intricacies of their harmonies that my ears just can't pick up all the "yumminess" the first few time I hear the song.... They put so much thought and preparation into each of their songs it blows my mind and never ceases to amaze me. You my friend bring that out and to boot, you're so funny and cute it makes watching your channel so much fun - no matter how many times you stop...
You are by far, my favorite reactor of this group - I've seen them in concert twice and will see them again in March 2023 in Atlanta. I also am highly impressed with your musical videos as well and I concur, they should take you along on one of their tours and you'd fit right in with their craziness...A UK tour with Home Free and Jen G - I would definitely take a flight across the pond to see that!!
Here's wishing you a very, Merry Christmas!!
RicheC (Atlanta Ga - USA)
Ahh thanks so much😁
Totally agree!
OMG Rich. You hit the nail on the head and said it so well. I agree with everything you said. Home Free owes a debt of gratitude to Jenn for her videos. Merry Christmas.
@@suevillarreal9315 I'll see your "Totally agree!" and raise you 2 totallys. Unbelievably good arrangement and performance, and unbelievably good analyses. And then there's Mr. Cunnigham's excellent comment and Mr. Webb's superb acknowlegement of Mr. Cunningham's comment. Never before have I been able to tag along on such a set of comments. Thanks to all, including Jen as well as Home Free. I am truly blessed. Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night.
It has been a joy watching new people see this particular piece this holiday season! You bring such a great combination of knowledge and enthusiasm to your HF reaction that adds a lot for he viewer.
Many of us Home Fries put this near the top of HF holiday songs. An incredible arrangement by Adam.
A wonderful holiday season to you and all my fellow Home Fries!
I LOVE this version soooo much! Add to it their version of “Go Tell It On The Mountain” w/Texas Hill, “Cold Hard Cash”, “Hairy Christmas”, “Full Of Cheer”, “Christmas In Dixie”, “Mary Did You Know”, “What Christmas Means To Me”, “Christmas Medley”, “O Holy Night”, & even “Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer”, (& pretty much any other Christmas song Home Free does!), & I’m set!!!! ALL of their songs & arrangements are just incredible! I love them all. I can’t wait to see them again in April-front row seat w/a UVIP ticket!!! I probably shouldn’t have spent the money, but I couldn’t help it!!! The last time was so incredible & just tons of fun. Great review, Jennifer! You should hit Austin and/or Tim up for an interview to put on here! They do a lot of stuff to promote other artists, too, so maybe you could join them for a song or two? Keep the faith! So glad you found our boys! Hope you have a Merry Christmas! #HomeFryForLife ❤🎄🙏🏻
For me one of the best arranged songs, or perhaps the best, of Home Free. So impressive! The so great harmonies, the sound effects, colors, etc. in such a beautiful but cold environment. When I saw and heard this for the first time, I did repeat it a few times. Just amazing.
The ice castle they used as a backdrop is as beautiful as the song. They are a perfect match.
I've got to say that I get so tickled at you with your crazy antics and beautiful smile and your constant apologies for doing what you do with all the stopping...but I absolutely love it. I'm just short of 70 years old and I've been a mediocre music nerd most of my life. And though I've listened to this many times over the last few years, YOU always seem to bring out things that I've missed, so...Thank you , young lady. I hope you get your chance to sing with these guys. Please keep doing what you do...your way. You, and Home Free, make my heart sing!
Thanks so much 😁
I agree with you Jim. Are you listening Jenn? See how we all love you?
I like to revisit a lot of these Home Free reactions from favorite reactors. You're great. So fun to watch when you are surprised.
This is my ALL TIME FAVOURITE Home Free song, and all time favourite arrangement of this song. And your analysis has been the best I’ve seen so far!! I always love your balanced commentary between the technical stuff and the just geeking out over how amazing they are! It makes for a very informative AND entertaining video!
Thanks so much!
Tim's note is called... WTFoust! 🤣
Live this is stunning! My favorite version, always come back to this, always. Adam Rupp did a fantastic job arranging this.
Doesn’t get any better than this! I’ve been anxiously waiting for the holiday season to get here, hoping that you would react to this song. Well done. “Snow Globe” and Christmas Ain’t for the Lonely “ are two original Christmas songs you should check out as well. Fabulous reaction Jen!
The unexpected cry from Austin depicts the type of music you might hear from the area where Jesus was born. I love the syncopated parts and the kind of chaotic chords you get oftentimes. The ending was so awesome with the beautiful harmony. I enjoyed the looks on your face, and especially when you could hardly catch your breath when the song was so busy. Quite a reaction from you, Jen. Have a blessed Christmas!
Great analysis for a great song and fantastic arrangement (kudos to Adam Rupp). I love your reactions Jen because you not only provide excellent, in-depth, accurate, professional analysis... you're fun to watch too! Thanks for continually bringing acapella music, especially Home Free.
Thank you so much 😁
The more I watch you react the more I realize just how much I enjoy the absolute, well, JOY you show with each discovery you make or figure out. Thank you from this musician and educator for warming my heart with your enthusiastic, unfiltered love of music.
I've been waiting for you to react to this for such a long time! Adam did such a great job arranging this one!
It's always twice the fun with your analyses. I love especially when you isolate and demonstrate the clashes. That's so very cool. Merry Christmas to you, too
My favorite arrangement of any Christmas song, ever. I was lucky enough to see them do this live last night. Just as fabulous in person. One comment about the bass. Chris Rupp says that when he was in the group and they did this live, he would do the bass line when Tim had the melody, but in the studio recording, they doubletracked Tim because he had a fuller low range. In any event, it's amazing and fabulous. Outstanding vocal percussion from Adam, as usual.
This arrangement is mega I’m so glad you watched it :)
Whenever you see Austin sing you smile. Just like me 😆
Sincerely hope you get your wish to perform with Home Free. I am sure it will be awesome. Merry Christmas ,Jen.
Record number of stops Jen, but everyone of them was filled with your great analysis...and it was a pleasure !!! 👍😎🧑🎄🎄🎅
Jenn, your excitement in this reaction in infectious! I smiled through the whole thing. Previously, this song had not even been near my list of Christmas faves, but this particular version (and only this version) is now at the very top. Merry Christmas to you and yours! 🙂❤🎄
Thank you, and you😁
The more I listen to this one, the more inspired I find it. It's a stunning and beautifully different version. I loved your reactions to all the activity. Perfection. Thanks. Merry Christmas!
This is *such* a satisfying composition.
Super atmospheric intro, the 4 octaves in 4 seconds round is such a fun flex, Tim's bass work is great (as always), Austin busts out an amazingly accurate quacky Strat-NO-caster funk guitar line (crazy!), & that Stevie Wonder -esque key twist 3/4 in is #ChefsKiss!! So much to keep the ear entertained. Adam deserves some kind of award for creating an arrangement this special from a much less interesting original. :)
Jen, we couldn't tell you were enjoying presentation...... 😉🤣
Omg, finally! Lol! Been waiting for this for a long time. Thank you for the video.
They are just spectacular ... so glad they found each other !
Love, love, love it! It’s so creative and Adam arranged it. They often don’t let him arrange too many songs as they say they’re too complicated. I can’t believe Tim’s notes didn’t collapse the ice castle. Really cool version filmed in a really cool place. The ice castle was in Minnesota in the freezing cold. Just so much fun. One of my favorites. Try Angels We Have Heard on High, Silent Night, What Child is This and Auld Lang Syne for New Years.
Great reaction Jen. Have a wonderful Christmas!🥰
Also Joy to the World Hosana Concert
a MASTERPIECE. I LOVE this arrangement, PERFECTION and UNIQUE. thank you for your reaction,
I cannot wait for your reactions to Home Free. Your editing of your videos are the best barring none. Thank you for helping us non musicians to understand better.
Wonderful reaction, the look on your face at Tim's lower than lows is wonderful. I am glad you enjoyed this one so very much.
I was so excited to have my sister and 2 cousins see this live with me in December, amazed, shocked, overwhelmed. 😊
Jen, no one analyzes songs better than you. Love this arrangement by Adam Rupp!! Never was my favorite Christmas song, but this arrangement makes it one of my favorites! Happy Christmas as you Brits say and have a wonderful New Year!
Thank you so much!
Thanks for a great analysis! What I really like is that no matter how many times I’ve listened to this, and I’ve listened to it a lot, I hear something new and learn something new from your observations! Super job! Keep it up!
Oh great! Thank you😊
im so glad you got to this one,great job. i think this is epic arrangement,not mention great vocies. i hope you have a great Christmas,and get to sing with HF,would love to hear that.
Thanks so much😊
Jen, both the the song and your joy and happiness reacting to it made me smile the whole time. It's obvious you have a special place in your heart for Homefree and they're ability to make a song theirs. That's one of the reasons why I keep coming back to your channel. Happy holidays and have a great New Year!
Thanks so much😁
I have so much fun watching your reactions!! ❤
This is just as amazing live! I enjoy how you break things down. When you do this I hear things that before, I would not have noticed. I really enjoyed this!
Vocal excellence and maybe the best version out there.
I listen to Home Free everyday. This song is a favorite song of mine and their version is the best. I listen to it the whole year round. Loveddddddddd your reactions and analysis to this one.
Jenn your enthusiasm is contagious. I get so happy just watching you be happy. I have been recommending that you sing with them for quite a while. I guess I need to put a formal request in to the man upstairs. Stay well and be happy.
Love Home Free's version! Thanks Jennifer! 🖤🍟
12/15/22 concert Austin was sick so when the four of them did the 4 octaves in 4 seconds Tim started at his low notes then Chance, Rob and Tim used his highest falsetto to hit Austin's note!
Check out a live UA-cam recording.
Just saw this live Dec 6th and Oh My was if Fabulous !!!
A colab with you and Home Free??!?! YES PLEASE!!!! 🙋🥰
Fun fact. They filmed this is New Brighton Minnesota at the ice castle there. It was -13f(-25c) when they filmed it. So it was actually as cold as it looks.
Yeah, finally! Masterpiece! Great job and loved seeing you get lost in their technical changes in this one. Loved your reaction. Low bass Kenneth
I love your analysis of our good ole American boys from Home Free. I love these guys. They make me smile.
I love your videos and just adore your personality. Merry Christmas, Jen! Have a joyful and prosperous new year!
Thank you for being the first reaction that actually cover's Tim's entire vocal run and not just the last few notes of it.. Great Reaction..
Love your analyzes and fabulous arrangement by Adam Rupp. Beautifully done by Home Free and you !!🎼🎄🎵♥️🎶☃️♥️
One of my favorite overall HF songs. Brilliant analysis as always, Jenn! So fun! Merry Christmas, girl and may God bless you always!
You can always tell when Tim is going into growl mode...watch his hand go way down!! I love this version!
You are so freaking much fun to watch. Merry Christmas Jen.
Jennifer, love your analysis. I've watched several of your HF videos, but I just subscribed. You have a wonderful Christmas.
Love your reactions and I am learning so much - no need to apologize - I like everyone else can always go to Home Free channel to listen without interruption - I enjoy your analysis and energy!!
I heard this song live last month and it's amazing. They're all so very talented, but Tim is a master at that low growl note and you can absolutely feel it and hear it at the same time. Amazing!
The very best version of this song. Simply amazing.❤️❤️
I always love your reactions, full of great information. Always fun. Just finished listening to your album Layers. Can't wait to hear more of your music, it was wonderful!
It's always great to watch you enjoy their amazing arrangements. Great reaction! Looking forward to the next one. 🙂
i see them whenever they're within @250 miles of me but always see their Christmas concert in Branson every year. they sing this at the end of their first set every year and it is just as good live. love your reactions!
Adam Rupp nailed this like nobody's business ! A classic for which all other Christmas songs must ascend to... Best song ever !
Your delighted reactions to beautiful sounds make your channel special. Thank you. I'm so grateful for you.
This was the first song from HF I came across and been a fan ever since.Was suppose to see them live here in the UK on my birthday sadly it was the start of the pandemic and they had to cancel. Just love them xx
Need sooooo many more Adam Rupp arrangements (especially of holiday music if he can make them so new like this)!
He doesn't do many arrangements because these he does do it are spectacular, and the others in the group dread recording them because they are difficult *because* they are spectacular. The results speak for themselves. This is far and away my favorite Home Free production; the music itself and the setting are next level amazing.
@@UserHorologium as a musician, i can sympathise. But the difficult ones are often the most fun. 8)
I heard them sing this live on Sunday and it was fabulous . Great analysis.
Hi Jen! I'm so glad you reacted to this! It's one of my all time favorite Christmas songs from Home Free! Such a beautiful and creative version! As always, I loved your reaction and analysis - and mostly your genuine excitement and appreciation for this amazing group! Merry Christmas, my friend! Hugs! xo 🥰🤗✨
Ah, Jen, I was so happy seeing that you were finally reacting to my favourite Home Free Christmas song, but at the same time worried that it might be too much for you to dissect. I don't think you stopped too much, and you were spot on with your analysis.
I remember this song playing on the radio during the Cuban Missile Crisis, and remember my father stocking our garage full of canned foods in 1962. My father would play this on the piano every Christmas after, for as long as he could, as a way of giving Thanks for us getting through a very dark part of the history of our Country. Im really glad you decided to react to this masterpiece of harmonies and layering. Merry Christmas to you and yours. 🎄🎁
Thank you so much😊
Adam Rupp with the arrangement talent. Woop Woop. Great reaction, Jenn. They really put you through your paces.
You are amazing...what a fun reaction! And, oh your facial expressions!😊
I love your reactions ❤. You are so honest and in the moment.
As you said this was arranged by Adam Rupp. Fun fact. Adam and Chris live in Minnesota and each year they have an Ice Castle near Minneapolis. This is where this song was filmed
YES!! You finally reacted to not just my favorite Home Free Christmas song, but my favorite Home Free song, period! "How is this so groovy?" Simple: Adam Rupp arranged it, and it's Home Free!! 😁 Jen, I have never laughed at your reactions as much as I did in this video, and I say that in the best way possible. Just like my first (of about 587) viewing of this video, my mind was blown so many times! There is just SO much going on in this song, all of it incredible!
The setting of the video is the ice castle that is made every year for our Winter Carnival here in Minnesota (where our boys got started), and I was very concerned that Tim's dragon notes were going to shatter the thing. 😆 I just got to see our guys in concert three days ago (for the second time), and this song was one of the many highlights of an absolutely amazing evening!!
Keep up the great reactions, Jen, especially for our Home Free guys!! If you haven't reacted to "What Christmas Means to Me" yet, I definitely recommend it. The guys are at their goofiest, and Rob absolutely sleighs the lead vocals. (See what I did there?) 😉
Ah yay!! Amazing, i can’t wait to see them hopefully at some point 😁 oh, I see what you did hahah!
I love your reaction to this amazing arrangement of this Classic! You are so much fun to watch and I always learn so much from you!! Happy Holidays from a happy viewer!
Two things I point out to people about to listen to this song: *Tim Foust's* "GO-o-o-o-ld!" bass note, and the 5 😲octave run from Foust to Brown singing, "listen to what I say!" Your reactions were PERFECT!
Kudos to Adam for this other-worldly arrangement.❤🔥
I’m chuckling away merrily to myself as I watch Jen completely nerding out to Home Free. More so than usual… 😂
Thank you😁
Thank you for another great reaction. Very educational, very cute, and just enjoyable
Hi Jenn
" Full of cheer " from their early days is a Xmasx must. Starts oout sad then will surprise.
So glad you got to this one! Love it so much!
I want you to react to the live version of this song! Vocal transitions between each member are just beautiful!!
One f their get Christmas songs. The other one is Oh Holy Night. Austin is such a baby in that one and his voice OMG. Thanks for reacting to this one Jen.
This such a beautiful version of this song. Home Free does it yet again! Love your reaction!
This is taped in Minnesota so it is cold. Very cold.
I saw one of your reactions which brought me to your channel and I went to when you started reacting to Home Free. And have slowing making my way through them. I absolutely luv how you brake down the song and the notes and transitions etc. But I have to say I giggled all the way through this one. This version is my all time favorite xmas song. There is sooo much going on which brings me to why I was giggling. Your facial expressions were priceless and trying to keep up on all the changes. You still did an amazing reaction. Just wanted to say thanks for giving me such a bit of happiness, my cheeks hurt. Lol! 😂
Love your analyses. I can't believe you hadn't listened to this one before now. Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year.
I know!! Now I will always listen to this ahah😁 thank you!
Man, I have chills.
Adam Rupp did an AMAZING job arranging this. Got to see Homefree recently for theor Christmas Concert. They sang this. They are so Good Live.
Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays…this reaction is delightful. Thank You 😊
Good reaction especially your catching Tim dancing around the bottom quite a bit. He does the same kind of thing in "My Church".
There can be such a thing as TOO much scrutiny. I guess we'll need to listen later. Glad you enjoyed it.
I think that I had never heard this song before. Beautiful!
Thank you and happy Christmas 🎄
Extraordinary
Amazing rendition. Good job.
You explain everything, love that 😃
Thanks😁
Love your analysis of this Adam Rupp arranged Christmas classic.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Jen. I've seen only a handful of people catch the 4 octave jump, especially in those few short measures. Another reason this arrangement is so good, the range of the composition gives room for all kinds of cords, ablibs and descant parts. A favorite for sure.