PTX and Home Free were both season winners of a show called "The Sing Off" that ran for 5 seasons. The show's competitors were all a capella singing groups. PTX won season 3 and Home Free won season 4. The high tenor of Home Free, Austin Brown, is from Georgia; the bass Tim Foust, is from Texas, & I believe the baritone Adam Chance - who joined the group after the show - is from Alabama...so the three of them all have different "southern" accents. The other two members, Adam Rupp, beatboxer and tenor Rob Lundquist are both original members of the group and come from Minnesota. And, may I humbly say, they put on one AMAZING show! We saw them for our anniversary in 2015 and they blew me away! If you get the opportunity to see them, do NOT pass it up!
There is no competition between PTX and Home Free. They are both masters at their craft. Avi Kaplin from Pentatonix sang with Home Free in Ring of Fire. You can easily appreciate both groups without comparing them. Their harmonies are impeccable and they work to support each other's voices. Home Free lends more to country and PTX more to pop, but they both are not afraid to venture into other genres. Sit back and enjoy the ride. As Alice sais, "One can never have enough rabbit holes to travel down".
My favorite part of the record of this song.: They had Don come in first to record. Don asked Tim how they wanted him to sing the song. Tim's answer was, "You sing it how you want and we'll adapt to you."
You can not compare acapella groups. I love Home Free. They are a "country" base acapella group but they do all generations of music. I'm a country gal so I love this group. 😀. I do watch PTX too but prefer Home Free. That's me though. Hope you do more of home free please thanks.
i read through some of the comments cause I didn't want to repeat the same thing for the 30th time but here goes... they are an acapella group from minnesota. Adam Rupp (Beat boxer) and his brother Chris formed Home Free in 2000. Chris left the band in 2016 and in came Adam Chance (Chance) who was the first guy that sang after Don (with the backwards baseball cap). He is their baritone. The second guy that sang from Home Free was Austin. He is their high tenor and you said he sounded southern. He's from Georgia but now lives in Nashville, TN. Rob is the member with glasses and he is also a tenor. Tim is the bass and he was the last HF member to sing. Although he is bass he has a 5 octive range. Tim is from Texas so when you said he sounded more southern you were pretty much right. As for PTX vs. HF. I personally prefer Home Free over PTX (although they are amazing). Home Free, although is a country acapella band, is very diverse and touches on everything from country, to pop and r&b. They are a fun group of guys who aren't afraid to sing about things that are serious and to help make people socially aware, to hilarious songs that make them goofy but still can't put out an amazing song no matter how much they are fooling around. PTX won the 3rd season of The sing off. Home Free won the 4th season of the sing off. Chance who came in the bang in 2016, his former acapella group, street corner symphony came in second on the sing off on season 2. also- sorry for the long comment!
This song was written by Don, released 50 years ago about events in music and the US going back 62 years ago. Many of us are PentaFries. It is all a capella. Don had the first lead, Chance (baritone) had the second lead, Austin (higher tenor) had the third, Rob (lower tenor) had the fourth, Tim (bass, very) had the fifth - he's the 'more southern' sounding guy, and yes he really was singing that high, and Don wrapped it up with that great slow finish. Adam just about killed himself doing so much 70's rock percussion. Great reaction. I liked the look on your face when you realized you had hit the jackpot. Yep, mostly southern and midwest-ish. Try Man Of Constant Sorrow for some pre- bluegrass. Ring Of Fire for some country-ish. Moonshine for some southern flavor. How Great Thou Art for gospel. Do You Hear What I Hear for Christmas. Country Roads for country pop. They even did a Sea Shanty medley. Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer is well, just silly. After you get familiar with them, then try Mayday. Whoops, forgot God Bless The USA and Castle On The Hill.
So happy you enjoyed Home Free with Don McLean. Home Free is as they say country based acapella group. It is amazing all that they sing. The first HF to sing was Adam Chance(Chance ) is from Alabama, the second HF is Austin Brown is from Georgia, Tim Foust is from Texas and is the one you commented about the southern voice. (just can't take the Texas out of a Texan.) all three of them are for sure southern, Rob Lundquist (the Beard) is from Minnesota same as Adam Rupp the beatboxer. In some of the songs you will see Chris Rupp (wears a cowboy hat or sometimes a cap) he is a baritone who was co founder of Home Free with his brother Adam Rupp. He left to go out on his own. Great group of guys here. Yes all of the acapella groups get along well. Thanks for a great reaction. edit: sorry I had incorrect information about Chris being instrumental getting Chance to join the group. I did delete that part, but wanted to put it out here for those who have already seen it. Thank you JadeSkye.
Chris Rupp recently did an interview with reactor QoFyReacts and said that he wasn't involved in the recruitment of Chance. You can get the link from Chris' twitter account. It is a long interview but the pertinent info is at the 33 minute mark. Regards Jada.
@@jadaskye Yes mam, I just saw that from Chris and will correct that above. Was the information I received and then listened to Chris and was really sorry about putting that up there. Thank you
Home Free used to be under contract with Sony Music but not anymore so all their newer videos are not subject to copyright issues. To confirm just look at the expanded info below the video window. This video is not subject to copyright.
50 years later and Don McLean still sounds amazing! This is one of the greatest songs of all time, and was VERY MUCH a part of my childhood. Don & Home Free really touched on some magic (as well as some feels) with this video! Home Free won The Sing Off the season after Pentatonix. PTX was somewhat involved in coaching them during the show, and former PTX bass singer Avi became VERY good friends with Home Free bass singer Tim Foust in the process. Avi has collaborated with Home Free on one song (Ring of Fire) and has also made cameo appearances in several of their videos. There's no real competition between the groups or their fans. Most Pentaholics are Home Fries as well (and vice versa). For a while, Home Free was considered a "country" version of PTX, but in reality, both groups record all genres of music.
I love their version of this song! Very cool how they have included video clips of some of their fans! It is this song that we all learned that HF can sound like angles but their dancing could use some work lol Just kidding, love those guys!
These guys are incredible! Just subbed hoping for more! Their names in order of appearance: Adam Chance (goes by Chance- baritone), Austin (tenor), Rob (tenor), Tim (bass), Adam Rupp (beatboxer). Their cover of End of the Road is a good one to check out next... or Man of Constant Sorrow. 😀
Home Free is the real deal. Home Free won the NBC show the Sing Off in 2013 the year after Pentatonix won. They’re friends. Avi Kaplan has collaborated with Home Free on Ring of Fire. Don McLean heard of Home Free and wanted to do this remake with them. He sounded great for 75! I love the boxes - reminded me of shadow boxes you keep your memories in. Such a clever video. Yes, Adam Rupp, the beatboxer did a tremendous job. Some say he almost passed out doing this for so long. Haha. Home Free is a country “a cappella” band but they do so much more than country. They sing all genres and sing them well. Try Helplessly Hoping, How Great Thou Art, Country Roads, End of the Road to hear great harmonies. Don’t compare HF and PTX. They’re both good and both different. You won’t be disappointed by either group. Good reaction!
I forgot to add Sea Shanty and Meet in the Middle for some awesome video transitions. They made some awesome videos in quarantine and got us thru some lonely times.
I don't try to compare them, I just enjoy them both & love all the great music they both make !!! Home Free does lean to country side of the genre's but the do ALL GENRE'S of music. Another great cover of theirs is "END OF THE ROAD" the Boyz2Men classic from the early 90's. Many people think Home Free's version is better...watch the big guy with beard & glasses get his soul on...it's amazing !!! But welcome to the Rabbit Hole that is the Home Free video library...it's almost 150 videos now. As for the connection to Pentatonix, there is one....The NBC network show "The Sing-Off", Pentatonix won season 3 & Home Free won season 4. Welcome to Home Free & sit back & enjoy some great music
@@Reckyj thanks I was trying to be funny, not really serious...but don't take to long to do a new Home Free reaction :) God bless you too sir !!! I am finally getting my vaccines later this month on my 61st birthday !! (June 23rd)
Thank you very much for reacting to Home Free, and I'm glad you enjoyed it, it's great to see new people discovering my favourite group. As well as being a great performance, this song does give you a good opportunity to hear all of the voices of Home Free, as well as their incredible beat-boxer. (U see others have already told you who they are, so I won't repeat them.) I'm glad to hear you are planning to react to more, and I shall be looking out for them.
HF has their own record label, Home Free Records, so you don't have to worry about copyright issues and pause their videos repeatedly. Just check who the producer is first and you won't have a problem. Their earlier stuff though is still copyrighted by Sony, so on those you will need to continue to pause. PTX and Home Free both appeared on a TV show called The Sing Off and PTX was the winner on Season 3 in 2012, and HF won Season 4 in 2013 and won a $100K recording contract as first prize. The Sing Off episodes are available to react too so you follow their journey on how they won. You might try their Johnny Cash cover of Ring of Fire, in which they featured PTX's former bass singer, Avi Kaplan to join them shortly after Sing Off appearance.
I love them all ( PTX , H F , Voice Play , Voctave , ACAPOP kids ) . they all have different styles and are all so talented and seem such nice and humble people , probably one of the reasons they are loved so much 😊 !!
Chosing which group is better is only based on the listeners tastes and perspectives. Both groups, PTX and Home Free are phenomenal artists. But this one point of my perspective, Adam Rupp, the beatboxer for Home Free is second to none. I feel your pain having to continually pause the video. Nice reaction. 👍
Just a note- If you follow Home Free (And I certainly encourage that) DONT do Mayday till you have done 1/2 a dozen or so of their videos. Recommend- Helplessly Hoping, Ring of Fire, Man of Constant Sorrow, Hillbilly Bone to start (really cant go wrong at all with any Home Free song)
Great reaction!!! I know that its June, but I was sold on Home Free after hearing "Do You Hear What I Hear" where you experience all their voices. But seriously, I don't think you can go wrong with any Home Free song. Cheers!
Home Free and PTX both groups became popular after an acapella show that pitted formed groups of acapella singers against one another, it had judges also and it ran for 5 seasons and PTX won in season 3, Home Free won in season 4. They do know one another and actually, the bass Avi that was originally in PTX sang with Home Free in their video "Ring Of Fire" and also appeared in another video of theirs. They can sing about any genre of songs, you can see in their videos that they do, but they call themselves the first acapella country group. They are just something different, and anyone can enjoy listening to them. They are also known for their amazing harmonies. Some people like to compare PTX and Home Free, but many enjoy both, and Home Free themselves always say they believe in collaboration over competition.
Oh, and one thing I love about Home Free is how much they respect their idols, and are open about it. They collaborate with so many people, and appear to have a great with them as well, watch them with Alabama, Peter Hollens, Oak Ridge Boys, Kenny Rogers, Lee Greenwood, and here Don McLean... Ah, and Avi from PTX! I read they want to do Dolly Parton and Travis Tritt as well.
Welcome to the Home Free rabbit hole! You're in for a great ride! Home Free won the fourth season of NBC's "The Sing Off" (one year after PTX won). While there is good natured competition there is also a good deal of collaboration. Avi Kaplan is a guest on Home Free's "Ring Of Fire" video. Geoff Castlelucci arranged "Elvira" that Home Free used for their collaboration with The Oak Ridge Boys. Tim Foust (Home Free's bass) has done a number of things with Peter Hollens (you must, btw, check out Peter and Tim doing "Misty Moutains" ... you'll feel why). "Man Of Constant Sorrow" is amazing in terms of soundscapes. "Helplessly Hoping", "How Great Thou Art", "Go Rest High On That Mountain" (the live Church Sessions version is my preferred version), and "Auld Lang Syne', and "Do You Hear What I Hear" are each tour de force pieces. And as was mentioned before Home Free is now back on their own label and they are pro-reactors (Austin Brown gave shout outs to all the reactors at the end of one of his solo projects) so you can listen freely! Again, welcome!
@@Reckyj - By the way, both Tim Foust and Austin Brown are song writers. They wrote (or co-wrote) most of the songs on Home Free's newest album. You might want to see Home Free What's Left of my heart (it's a slow one) or Austin Brown's Cold Hard Cash (for fun).
I love all 3 of the major aca groups (Home Free, PTX, and VoicePlay), and others, as well. Many fans feel the same. They are all incredibly talented, and each group has it's own unique style. Nothings says you can't enjoy them all!
PTX are classical and pop. They won The Sing Off show in 2011. Home Free are country and trad, they won the next Sing Off. High tenor Austin Brown is from Georgia, Adam Chance, baritone is from Alabama. Tom Foust, deep bass is Texan. Rob Lundqvist, tenor, and Adam Rupp, the vocal percussionist are from Minneappolis.
Austin(high tenor) is from Georgia, Rob (tenor) is from Minnesota, Chance (baratone) is from Mississippi, Tim (bass) is from Texas and Adam (beatboxer) is from Minnesota. So 3 from the south and 2 from the north. They all sound great together.
I just subscribed!! Welcome to HOME FREE HOME FREE is a county A Capella band that does more than just country. Tim Foust, the bass (5 octave range) , Adam Rupp, the aturebeatboxer (freak of nature), Adam Chance (Chance) is the baritone/bass, since 2016, he took over for Chris Rupp (one of the founders of the group), Rob Lundquist, tenor and Austin Browm high tenor make up the voices of angels. PLEASE listen to more.. If I know my Home Free family well (Home Fries) , they have already given you suggestions of music. LOL Thanks for the reaction
Tim Foust is from southeast Texas; Austin Brown is from south Georgia; Adam Chance is from Alabama; both Rob Lundquist and Adam Rupp are from Minnesota. Incidentally Adam Rupp and his brother Chris were the founders of the band. When Chris Rupp left the band Adam Chance joined it. Hope that helps.
New sub here, here to see you discover the Home Free rabbit hole!! There really is no need to compare the two groups as their styles are so very different. I love Home Free with every fiber of my being, I love their sound, their arrangements, their hearts and souls put on their sleeves, and I love the songs they do. I appreciate the talent of PTX as much as I appreciate the talent of HF, but I'm not a fan of their arrangements and while they all have incredible voices the voices of the guys in Home Free speak directly to my heart, while PTX doesn't. It's nothing against them, it's just the way it is. Home Free and PTX both won their separate seasons of the Sing Off, PTX season 3 in 2011 and HF season 4 in 2013. Loved your reaction, btw! Keep 'em coming. Where in the world are you located? I'm guessing maybe Sweden or Norway, but your English doesn't have a typical Scandi accent. :)
@@Reckyj I thought it was as I'm Swedish myself, living in Spain, though. You most certainly don't have the typical Swedish accent. What gave it away was the water you are drinking, the furnishing and that you said you aren't American.
@@carinalindberg7377 I don’t sound Swedish when I talk. Years of me talking English made me sound like this. And the water was actually Norwegian. And yea my home is a typical Swedish home. Big TV and a massive sofa.
@@Reckyj I hear Swedes talk English all the time, as a natural part of living in a foreign country where there are a lot of Swedes, and very rarely heard anyone with less accent. Yes, the Norwegian water was a clue that it was Scandinavia. See you on another reaction!
First soloist is Adam Chance (called Chance because there was already an Adam when he joined). Who is from Alabama. Second is Austin Brown from Georgia. Third is Rob Lundquist from Minnesota. Fourth is Tim Foust, an amazing bass, from Texas. Finally is the beatboxer Adam Rupp, one the remaining original member, also from Minnesota.
Home Free is comprised of: Adam Rupp (beat boxer), Adam Chance (baritone, bass); Tim Foust (bass), Rob Lundquist (lead tenor with black beard) and Austin Brown (high tenor). They don't use instruments, it is acapella. They have also collaborated with Kenny Rogers, Alabama, The Oak Ridge Boys and Peter Hollens among others.
Can't go wrong with Home Free. Us acapella fans don't compare groups we just love them ALL.They each bring something different in their own super talent way.
There are 5 in the group. Rob Lundquist and Austin Brown are tenors, Adam Rupp is the beatboxer/percussionist, Adam Chance, baritone, Tim Faust is the bass. This group is more of a country group but they sing other genres.
As far as a connection to Pentatonix-They both won The Sing-Off. PTX won first and Home Free won the next year. I wish they would bring that show back.
Everything you want to know about Americans can be found in music. I am a lifelong musician. First, I played Clarinet, then guitar, then I was a lead singer in a rock band. Those days are gone but the music follows me into old age. This is who we are recorded for the ages.
I saw Don McLean live in the early 1970s while at university in Orlando Florida, in a room that held less than 800 people. Fabulous concert. We all sang along with the chorus.
On Feb. 3, 1959, rock stars Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. Richardson were killed in a plane crash along with 21-year-old pilot Roger Peterson. This incident became known as “The Day The Music Died,” after Don McLean coined it in his 1971 song, “American Pie.” We had to there concert - the one they were flying to. It was so traumatic the music organizers quickly arranged a new concert with other big star groups. But it wasn’t until 1992 - when I took my sister to Buddy(musical in London) that she was able to say she had closer. Me - I was left deathly afraid of flying.
Home free appreciates reactors being independent. Have never seen one of their videos blocked or monetized. Check out Avi feqtured with them on their Johnny Cash cover of Ring of Fire. Also Home Free ft. Lee Greenwood and The US Air Force Band sing God Bless the USA.
You're old? I'm 70 and was married for a few years when this song came out. I love this version. They are definitely country, and they won the "Sing Off" acapella competition program just as Pentatonix had done.
You are right about Austin's (the redheaded tenor) accent. He was born and raised in Georgia, in the southeastern US. He studied music and musical theater in college. The accent comes and goes, depending on what he's singing.
New sub. Thanks for the reaction. Their newer songs in the last couple of years are released under their own label so they won’t block any videos. Check the video description to see who the label is. I suggest Travelin Soldier, Down to the Honky Tonk, How Great Thou Art, Castle on the Hill, or originals such as Remember This, Snow Globe, or Love Me like That. Looking forward to more Home Free.
I'm a Pentaholic AND a Home Fry. There's little comparison between other than there is 5 members each and they're acapella. Both are incredible talents. You've gone down acapella the rabbit hole. Welcome :)
New sub for more Home Free! Others introduced you to the guys, but here is where they are from: Two from Minnesota (beat boxer Adam and lead tenor Rob), one Alabama boy that has since moved to L.A. (Chance with backward baseball cap), a Georgia boy that now lives in Nashville (high tenor Austin), and a Texan that now lives in Nashville (super bass Tim).
Hey Recky, I just subscribed hoping I can follow you down the "rabbit hole" that is "Home Free". Us fans call ourselves "Home Fries" and we love this group. They are insanely talented in their singing, they have a great sense of humor, they aren't flashy or pretentious and they really know how to entertain us. They can sing any genre of music (even a phone book) and have numerous videos you can watch. Their latest is called "Traveling Soldier" and if it doesn't get you emotionally I will be surprised. Hope to see you again soon!
Peter Hollens, Home Free, Voice Play, PTX etc are alums of The Sing Off seasons. All are amazing in their own ways. I've been a Home Fry since their season 4 of the Sing Off. Adam Chance was with Street Corner Symphony Season 2 before joining Home Free. Peter Hollens was also Season 2 with Oregon U's On the Rocks group. :) Austin Brown is from Georgia, Chance from Alabama, Tim from Texas, and Rob and Adam Rupp from Minnesota
I believe they are on their own label now, and I don't think their recent videos will be blocked for copy write. I'm not 100 percent on that, but I'm sure someone else will chime in on this.
They do so many great songs it is hard to know where to tell you to start lol One of my favorites is a song they do called Helplessly Hoping, it is so well done and their version is just beautiful. Hope to see more Home Free reactions from you.
So this is only my opinion. PTX is an amazing acapella group with amazing singers and otherworldly harmonies that are very adept at showcasing what acapella is capable of. Home Free is an amazing group that uses acapella to make music. It's a subtle difference but a difference none the less. What I love about HF is that they seem to have less turnover than the other groups and they really showcase their personalities through their songs, arrangements, and non song related content. They become another part of your family that you feel you could call any day of the week to help you out. I don't know another group of musicians that have managed that like Home Free. Don't get me wrong, I love listening to PTX but feel that they have found a formula and stick to it and do it very well. Home Free, to me, switches everything up more often and keeps things fun and interesting while producing some of the highest quality music you can find, acapella or not. I believe that over 75% of HF's songs, if they came on the radio, people would rock out to without ever knowing it was an acapella song.
I think the most impressive part of this cover is McLean himself. His voice is so clear, perfect pitch and amazing breath control. He’s aging extremely well. I’d love to hear more from him with or without Home Free
A small moment in this video - @14:30, Adam Rupp (bottom row, second box) sets his drumsticks down and takes a bow as the percussion section goes quiet for the rest of the song.
This was the 50th anniversary of the song, that Don wrote & sang. He’s 75 years old!!! .....& still has it !!! This is the original version, 8 1/2 minutes long ‼️ The guys : Austin Brown = high tenor, they call him the Wailer.( from Georgia, country boy, who is classically trained) Tim = BASS..5 octave range, = the BEAST(from TEXAS) Rob Lundquist = tenor, the BEARD Adam Rupp = Beat Boxer..the FREAK OF NATURE Chance=Baritone, nice guy
ONLY Don McLean to this day knows what the song he wrote is truly about. Having said that this song is an American Icon ! No matter what it means, it is a classic and in my mind it will never be forgotten. So just sit back, listen and enjoy. Home Free adds another dimension to it. Perfection can never be improved, BUT it can be done differently and still enjoyed all the more.
Home Free went to Don and told him they were thinking of doing this and asked him if he would like to join them He said sure... How kool is that... When the record came out 50 years ago, we had to flip it over to hear the whole song.. lol Home Free took up their own record label a couple of years ago, so i don't think you'll get blocked now that they have their own..
The beatboxer and founding member is Adam Rupp. Formed the group with his brother Chris in 2000. From Minnesota In order of solos after Don McLean: Adam Chance (just called Chance to avoid confusion). He's a baritone/bass, joined Home Free in 2016. From Alabama Austin Brown, high tenor. Joined in 2013. From Georgia. Rob Lundquist, tenor. Joined in 2008. From Minnesota. Tim Foust, bass. Insane range. Joined in 2012. From Texas. No they are not any part of PTX. But the a capella world is a tight knit one and the group members know each other and some are friends. There are many "southern" accents. Austin sounds different from Chance and he sounds different from Tim. Each can add more or less "accent" depending on the song.
@@Reckyj Yes. I remember when this song came out but I was just a child and had no understanding of the deeper meaning. That would come later. But really was "earthquake year" (I grew up in SoCal) FIFTY years ago?
First, I have just subscribed to your channel because I discovered you because of Home Free. I have been a fan since they won the Sing Off the season following Pentatonix (whom I also love, but am more partial to Home Free). They are the first official Country all Vocal Band. I can't speak for all groups, but many A Capella groups know each other through previous networking while finding their group. These guys are not only super talented, but they're really great guys who love good music, and like having fun (they love playing pranks on each other sometimes). They're very entertaining, funny, and down to earth. The first guy is Adam Chance (baritone, bass) and he's from southern Alabama. The second guy is Autin Brown and he is high tenor. He's from southern Georgia (you're right, he's from the south). The third guy is Rob Lundquist and he's 2nd tenor. He's from Minnesota. The fourth guy is Tim Foust, who is also from the south (southeastern Texas), and he's their main bass. The beatboxer extraordinaire is Adam Rupp who is also from Minnesota (he's the co-founder of the group. His older brother Chris is the brainchild of the group, but he left the group in May 2016 to pursue a solo career). Anyway, I hope you continue to react to these guys. I would like to suggest their cover of "Seven Bridges Road". These guys' harmonies are spectacular. The bass and percussion are also phenomenal.
Loved this video, even though I'm not a big Home Free fan. What makes this extra special is the participation of Don McLean himself. But the way the piece was arranged added a lot to the performance as well. So glad I picked up this old video you did long ago.
Awesome reaction! There's no way to compare Home Free and PTX...they are 2 totally different groups and each excellent at their genres of music! I just subbed for more HF...can't wait to see what you pick next!
Welcome new Home Fry to the very deep and wonderful rabbit hole that is Home Free! These are my boys (I am from Minnesota, where the group began, and where Chris Rupp (the human drum kit) and Rob (The Bearded Wonder) are from). Their producer, Darren Rust (member of The Blenders), also lives here and is featured in their hilarious Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer video. They are a super fun group of guys (which you will soon find out), and they absolutely love their fans and reactors! They have put out so many amazing videos in the last year and a half, even though they were all spread across the US. Some of my favorite "Quarantine edition" ones are Down at the Honkytonk, Moonshine, Sunday Best, Meet in the Middle, and of course Quarantine. Their videos are put together so well and can have a lot of little details that can be easy to miss, so be sure to keep your eyes on the screen when watching! There are so many reactors that look away during the videos or close their eyes and miss things. A couple more of my favorites: In the Blood, Catch Me if You Can, Mayday (but make sure you wait a bit and really know the group better before you do this one, it will make it so much better!), Blue Ain't Your Color, Country Fried Pop Medley, God Bless the U.S.A. (featuring Lee Greenwood and The United States Air Force Band), Dive bar Saints, and End of the Road. I could go on and on, but you will have plenty of recommendations to keep you busy for a while!
As someone who has worked in broadcast radio for decades, American Pie means a bathroom break for all those poor DJs who are locked in an on-air studio for 5 hours at a time. 😂 But, honestly, this song is a sad one to me. The day the music died refers to a plane crash in 1959 that killed early rock and roll stars Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens, ending the era of early rock and roll; this became the popular nickname for that crash. The theme of the song goes beyond mourning McLean's childhood music heroes, reflecting the deep cultural changes and profound disillusion and loss of innocence of his generation. It came out during the Vietnam War era when many Americans were disillusioned.
Every time a song plays on the radio, the artist gets paid. UA-cam is not regulated by ASCAP, who oversees the whole payment thing, so every time a song is played on here, the artists are losing money. Subscription radio takes care of the issue by charging a fee to subscribers, which is how the artists get paid. The required breaks are designed so that the music can't be recorded, depriving the artists of their fair share. A pain, I know, but it's how the business works. That being said, enjoy this new discovery! They are fantastic!
I'm a little late finding this reaction. I myself am totally a home fry,but I never compare because each group have their own talent. Home free is so talented and their beatboxes is the best I've heard. When you react to home free, the home fries will show up.We are dedicated and yes 3 of these guys are from the south.Great reaction.
I call Pentatonix a rabbit hole. I call Home Free a squirrel's nest because it is full of nuts. Adam Chance, first singer is from Alabama. Second, Austin Brown, from Georgia. The third one, Rob Lundquist, is from Minnesota as is the world champion human sound machine and vocal percussionist, Adam Rupp. Last but never least with a 5 octave range is speaker-blower Tim Foust from Texas. I am unable to choose between PTX and HF because I love music and theirs is unbeatable. You will find that there is comedy included in many HF videos and some of their outtake videos are hilarious. I have never heard a bad song from either. The members also have their own stuff same as PTX. And another artist with his own channel is Geoff Castellucci with a 6 octave range -- check out 16 Tons, Country Roads, and Blackbird. HF - Man of Constant Sorrow, End of the Road, When a Man Loves a Woman, It's In the Blood, Blue Ain't Your Color, Travelin' Soldier, Butts Remix, Honey, I'm Good, It's All About the Bass, God Bless the USA with Lee Greenwood and the Air Force Band, Elvira with the Oakridge Boys, Folsom Prison, and Mayday (only after you have done many more). There are so many more but I am tired of writin' and you're tired of readin'!
Home Free is great as you will discover on your journey listening to them. Shout out to Sweeden... visited Orrebro for a long weekend back in 1988 or 89 while stationed in Germany in US Army .... many moons ago, but thoroughly enjoyed meeting an talking with the people.
Wait until you discover voiceplay! Generally, the big three of a capella are pentatonix, home free and voiceplay. (personally, I think voiceplay is the best a capella group currently producing music, but I adore all 3 of the groups)
If you like acapella music, there are a few more such groups like Home Free and PTX we can acquaint you with! I love Home Free and PTX equally. To me, it would be impossible to rank one higher than the other. Home Free is basically a country group but as others have said here, they will do any genre of music. The only thing that makes Home Free a little different from PTX is that Home Free has so many funny moments in a lot of their videos. They sometimes tackle some very tough social issues as well - something PTX largely doesn't do. PTX also has a lot of fun with each other, but usually doesn't show up in their official music videos. You have to watch a "behind the scenes" video to see that. So each group has their different strengths - but no weaknesses! Both are incredibly awesome! I have been an acapella music fan since my childhood and got hooked on watching the old "barbershop quartets" of yesteryear!
Pentatonix and Home Free are both the best accapello groups, by far. You can't compare them, it's like compRing apples and oranges. Both groups are perfection, but they have different styles. Home Free relates to their audiences and involves them in their shows. I really love both groups, but Home Free is a little more my style.
And Recky, I get what you mean about watching people around you (and you, yourself) age. I am 63. You are just a young man in my eyes. Remember that age is only relative. We mark the passing of time with years, but it really, truly it is that you are only as old as you feel. In my case, my body feels like 90 (!) but inside my mind I am still 25! I love that you are young, yet have enough years behind you that you can appreciate a lot of the music of my generation, and even further behind that. That is why I love your UA-cam channel here, and many others like it. It makes me so happy that you are working to keep that music relevant to today. We had a ton of great music back in our day - like American Pie. And music of that time really did set the stage for the music of today, just as the jazz and big band music of my parent's generation influenced my generation of music. So it's all relative! Great job!
You should definitely check out their performances on the Sing-Off. They are all on UA-cam. If you can find the ones with the judges' reactions, that's even better.
The fan base for Home Free are called Home Fries. The fan base for PTX are called Pentaholics. Most are fans of both groups and I've seen us referred to as PentaFries. It's my belief that even though we're fans of both groups, that most of us will be more strongly loyal and protective of one group or the other. I'm a much stronger Home Free fan than Pentatonix. Each person will be different, though. Welcome to the Home Free world! I have to sub to watch your journey through this group's catalog.
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PTX and Home Free were both season winners of a show called "The Sing Off" that ran for 5 seasons. The show's competitors were all a capella singing groups. PTX won season 3 and Home Free won season 4. The high tenor of Home Free, Austin Brown, is from Georgia; the bass Tim Foust, is from Texas, & I believe the baritone Adam Chance - who joined the group after the show - is from Alabama...so the three of them all have different "southern" accents. The other two members, Adam Rupp, beatboxer and tenor Rob Lundquist are both original members of the group and come from Minnesota. And, may I humbly say, they put on one AMAZING show! We saw them for our anniversary in 2015 and they blew me away! If you get the opportunity to see them, do NOT pass it up!
There is no competition between PTX and Home Free. They are both masters at their craft. Avi Kaplin from Pentatonix sang with Home Free in Ring of Fire. You can easily appreciate both groups without comparing them. Their harmonies are impeccable and they work to support each other's voices. Home Free lends more to country and PTX more to pop, but they both are not afraid to venture into other genres. Sit back and enjoy the ride. As Alice sais, "One can never have enough rabbit holes to travel down".
My favorite part of the record of this song.:
They had Don come in first to record. Don asked Tim how they wanted him to sing the song. Tim's answer was, "You sing it how you want and we'll adapt to you."
You can not compare acapella groups. I love Home Free. They are a "country" base acapella group but they do all generations of music. I'm a country gal so I love this group. 😀. I do watch PTX too but prefer Home Free. That's me though. Hope you do more of home free please thanks.
Will most definitely do more Home Free. They are both extremely talented and I love to listen and reacting to them.
Me too HF is the catch lol
i read through some of the comments cause I didn't want to repeat the same thing for the 30th time but here goes...
they are an acapella group from minnesota. Adam Rupp (Beat boxer) and his brother Chris formed Home Free in 2000. Chris left the band in 2016 and in came Adam Chance (Chance) who was the first guy that sang after Don (with the backwards baseball cap). He is their baritone. The second guy that sang from Home Free was Austin. He is their high tenor and you said he sounded southern. He's from Georgia but now lives in Nashville, TN. Rob is the member with glasses and he is also a tenor. Tim is the bass and he was the last HF member to sing. Although he is bass he has a 5 octive range. Tim is from Texas so when you said he sounded more southern you were pretty much right.
As for PTX vs. HF. I personally prefer Home Free over PTX (although they are amazing). Home Free, although is a country acapella band, is very diverse and touches on everything from country, to pop and r&b. They are a fun group of guys who aren't afraid to sing about things that are serious and to help make people socially aware, to hilarious songs that make them goofy but still can't put out an amazing song no matter how much they are fooling around.
PTX won the 3rd season of The sing off. Home Free won the 4th season of the sing off. Chance who came in the bang in 2016, his former acapella group, street corner symphony came in second on the sing off on season 2.
also- sorry for the long comment!
No need for any apologies. I enjoy reading it. Love that I have two awesome groups that blow my mind!
This song was written by Don, released 50 years ago about events in music and the US going back 62 years ago. Many of us are PentaFries. It is all a capella. Don had the first lead, Chance (baritone) had the second lead, Austin (higher tenor) had the third, Rob (lower tenor) had the fourth, Tim (bass, very) had the fifth - he's the 'more southern' sounding guy, and yes he really was singing that high, and Don wrapped it up with that great slow finish. Adam just about killed himself doing so much 70's rock percussion. Great reaction. I liked the look on your face when you realized you had hit the jackpot.
Yep, mostly southern and midwest-ish. Try Man Of Constant Sorrow for some pre- bluegrass. Ring Of Fire for some country-ish. Moonshine for some southern flavor. How Great Thou Art for gospel. Do You Hear What I Hear for Christmas. Country Roads for country pop. They even did a Sea Shanty medley. Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer is well, just silly. After you get familiar with them, then try Mayday. Whoops, forgot God Bless The USA and Castle On The Hill.
Thank you for the information, I enjoy reading it. All the suggestions by you awesome fans will be reacted to. =)
I am a fan of Pentatonix, Home Free, and Voiceplay. They are all amazing in their own ways. Great reaction.
Thank you for watching and I’m glad you enjoyed. More coming!
So happy you enjoyed Home Free with Don McLean. Home Free is as they say country based acapella group. It is amazing all that they sing. The first HF to sing was Adam Chance(Chance ) is from Alabama, the second HF is Austin Brown is from Georgia, Tim Foust is from Texas and is the one you commented about the southern voice. (just can't take the Texas out of a Texan.) all three of them are for sure southern, Rob Lundquist (the Beard) is from Minnesota same as Adam Rupp the beatboxer. In some of the songs you will see Chris Rupp (wears a cowboy hat or sometimes a cap) he is a baritone who was co founder of Home Free with his brother Adam Rupp. He left to go out on his own. Great group of guys here. Yes all of the acapella groups get along well. Thanks for a great reaction. edit: sorry I had incorrect information about Chris being instrumental getting Chance to join the group. I did delete that part, but wanted to put it out here for those who have already seen it. Thank you JadeSkye.
Thank you for sharing! Enjoyed reading it. Glad you enjoyed my reaction.
Chris Rupp recently did an interview with reactor QoFyReacts and said that he wasn't involved in the recruitment of Chance. You can get the link from Chris' twitter account. It is a long interview but the pertinent info is at the 33 minute mark. Regards Jada.
@@jadaskye I’m lost. I don’t know what you referring to. Enlighten me.
@@jadaskye Yes mam, I just saw that from Chris and will correct that above. Was the information I received and then listened to Chris and was really sorry about putting that up there. Thank you
@@reginaminton1135 No worries. It was an interesting interview with Chris.
Home Free used to be under contract with Sony Music but not anymore so all their newer videos are not subject to copyright issues. To confirm just look at the expanded info below the video window. This video is not subject to copyright.
Nice to hear that! I always lose my battles with copyright.
50 years later and Don McLean still sounds amazing! This is one of the greatest songs of all time, and was VERY MUCH a part of my childhood. Don & Home Free really touched on some magic (as well as some feels) with this video! Home Free won The Sing Off the season after Pentatonix. PTX was somewhat involved in coaching them during the show, and former PTX bass singer Avi became VERY good friends with Home Free bass singer Tim Foust in the process. Avi has collaborated with Home Free on one song (Ring of Fire) and has also made cameo appearances in several of their videos. There's no real competition between the groups or their fans. Most Pentaholics are Home Fries as well (and vice versa). For a while, Home Free was considered a "country" version of PTX, but in reality, both groups record all genres of music.
Another great cover by Home Free, is their version of the O' Jays, Love Train. It is awesome. Great reaction.
Thank you for the suggestions! And im glad you enjoyed. =)
yes Michael...Love Train is terrific
I love their version of this song! Very cool how they have included video clips of some of their fans! It is this song that we all learned that HF can sound like angles but their dancing could use some work lol Just kidding, love those guys!
@@mamabears34 hahaha pure talent has its flaws! =)
These guys are incredible! Just subbed hoping for more! Their names in order of appearance: Adam Chance (goes by Chance- baritone), Austin (tenor), Rob (tenor), Tim (bass), Adam Rupp (beatboxer).
Their cover of End of the Road is a good one to check out next... or Man of Constant Sorrow. 😀
Man of constant sorrow is a personal favorite! They will be reacted to. A lot.
Excellent suggestion Miss Leandra...I mentioned it too
@@miamidolphinsfan woo hoo! Great minds think alike!
Home Free is the real deal. Home Free won the NBC show the Sing Off in 2013 the year after Pentatonix won. They’re friends. Avi Kaplan has collaborated with Home Free on Ring of Fire. Don McLean heard of Home Free and wanted to do this remake with them. He sounded great for 75! I love the boxes - reminded me of shadow boxes you keep your memories in. Such a clever video. Yes, Adam Rupp, the beatboxer did a tremendous job. Some say he almost passed out doing this for so long. Haha. Home Free is a country “a cappella” band but they do so much more than country. They sing all genres and sing them well. Try Helplessly Hoping, How Great Thou Art, Country Roads, End of the Road to hear great harmonies. Don’t compare HF and PTX. They’re both good and both different. You won’t be disappointed by either group. Good reaction!
there are 5 in homefree, adam the beatboxer, chance the 1st one to sing, austin 2nd to sing, rob the 3rd to sing, and tim the bass last one to sing
Thank you for the information! =)
I forgot to add Sea Shanty and Meet in the Middle for some awesome video transitions. They made some awesome videos in quarantine and got us thru some lonely times.
Awesome! More suggestions.!! 😉
I don't try to compare them, I just enjoy them both & love all the great music they both make !!! Home Free does lean to country side of the genre's but the do ALL GENRE'S of music. Another great cover of theirs is "END OF THE ROAD" the Boyz2Men classic from the early 90's. Many people think Home Free's version is better...watch the big guy with beard & glasses get his soul on...it's amazing !!! But welcome to the Rabbit Hole that is the Home Free video library...it's almost 150 videos now. As for the connection to Pentatonix, there is one....The NBC network show "The Sing-Off", Pentatonix won season 3 & Home Free won season 4. Welcome to Home Free & sit back & enjoy some great music
As a 90´s kid. Boyz to men is a given. =)
@@Reckyj I think you'll really impressed, hope you do it soon, I'm an old man LOL tomorrow for me is not a given LOL
@@miamidolphinsfan I hope you live a super long and happy life. Glad you enjoy my content. More will come. Stay safe!
@@Reckyj thanks I was trying to be funny, not really serious...but don't take to long to do a new Home Free reaction :) God bless you too sir !!! I am finally getting my vaccines later this month on my 61st birthday !! (June 23rd)
I understood tho. 😂 nice with a vaccine. Soon we all forget covid!
Thank you very much for reacting to Home Free, and I'm glad you enjoyed it, it's great to see new people discovering my favourite group. As well as being a great performance, this song does give you a good opportunity to hear all of the voices of Home Free, as well as their incredible beat-boxer. (U see others have already told you who they are, so I won't repeat them.) I'm glad to hear you are planning to react to more, and I shall be looking out for them.
Ohhh yes! More will come.
HF has their own record label, Home Free Records, so you don't have to worry about copyright issues and pause their videos repeatedly. Just check who the producer is first and you won't have a problem. Their earlier stuff though is still copyrighted by Sony, so on those you will need to continue to pause. PTX and Home Free both appeared on a TV show called The Sing Off and PTX was the winner on Season 3 in 2012, and HF won Season 4 in 2013 and won a $100K recording contract as first prize. The Sing Off episodes are available to react too so you follow their journey on how they won. You might try their Johnny Cash cover of Ring of Fire, in which they featured PTX's former bass singer, Avi Kaplan to join them shortly after Sing Off appearance.
Awesome info! Glad to hear I don’t have to pause the songs. Now I need to figure out which songs tho.
I love them all ( PTX , H F , Voice Play , Voctave , ACAPOP kids ) . they all have different styles and are all so talented and seem such nice and humble people ,
probably one of the reasons they are loved so much 😊 !!
I feel like both as in PTX and Home free is down to earth and humble. I will enjoy every second of my journey thru both of them.
Chosing which group is better is only based on the listeners tastes and perspectives. Both groups, PTX and Home Free are phenomenal artists. But this one point of my perspective, Adam Rupp, the beatboxer for Home Free is second to none. I feel your pain having to continually pause the video. Nice reaction. 👍
I don’t want to ruin good music by pausing.. bu I have no choice.
Just a note- If you follow Home Free (And I certainly encourage that) DONT do Mayday till you have done 1/2 a dozen or so of their videos. Recommend- Helplessly Hoping, Ring of Fire, Man of Constant Sorrow, Hillbilly Bone to start (really cant go wrong at all with any Home Free song)
Great reaction!!! I know that its June, but I was sold on Home Free after hearing "Do You Hear What I Hear" where you experience all their voices. But seriously, I don't think you can go wrong with any Home Free song. Cheers!
Glad you enjoyed!
Home Free and PTX both groups became popular after an acapella show that pitted formed groups of acapella singers against one another, it had judges also and it ran for 5 seasons and PTX won in season 3, Home Free won in season 4. They do know one another and actually, the bass Avi that was originally in PTX sang with Home Free in their video "Ring Of Fire" and also appeared in another video of theirs. They can sing about any genre of songs, you can see in their videos that they do, but they call themselves the first acapella country group. They are just something different, and anyone can enjoy listening to them. They are also known for their amazing harmonies. Some people like to compare PTX and Home Free, but many enjoy both, and Home Free themselves always say they believe in collaboration over competition.
I enjoy both. A lot
Oh, and one thing I love about Home Free is how much they respect their idols, and are open about it. They collaborate with so many people, and appear to have a great with them as well, watch them with Alabama, Peter Hollens, Oak Ridge Boys, Kenny Rogers, Lee Greenwood, and here Don McLean... Ah, and Avi from PTX! I read they want to do Dolly Parton and Travis Tritt as well.
And they just throws out amazing music!
There is no battle... PTX, Home Free and Voice Play all A Capella ... all great ; all different. Love them all
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the song, Don asked Home Free to record it with him. Quite an honor, eh?
Welcome to the Home Free rabbit hole! You're in for a great ride! Home Free won the fourth season of NBC's "The Sing Off" (one year after PTX won). While there is good natured competition there is also a good deal of collaboration. Avi Kaplan is a guest on Home Free's "Ring Of Fire" video. Geoff Castlelucci arranged "Elvira" that Home Free used for their collaboration with The Oak Ridge Boys. Tim Foust (Home Free's bass) has done a number of things with Peter Hollens (you must, btw, check out Peter and Tim doing "Misty Moutains" ... you'll feel why). "Man Of Constant Sorrow" is amazing in terms of soundscapes. "Helplessly Hoping", "How Great Thou Art", "Go Rest High On That Mountain" (the live Church Sessions version is my preferred version), and "Auld Lang Syne', and "Do You Hear What I Hear" are each tour de force pieces. And as was mentioned before Home Free is now back on their own label and they are pro-reactors (Austin Brown gave shout outs to all the reactors at the end of one of his solo projects) so you can listen freely! Again, welcome!
Thank you for sharing some info about HF, i love to read it. Ring of fire sounds amazing!
@@Reckyj - By the way, both Tim Foust and Austin Brown are song writers. They wrote (or co-wrote) most of the songs on Home Free's newest album. You might want to see Home Free What's Left of my heart (it's a slow one) or Austin Brown's Cold Hard Cash (for fun).
Home Free and PTX both won The Sing Off. Check out Ring of Fire which features Avi from PTX.
Will do!
I love all 3 of the major aca groups (Home Free, PTX, and VoicePlay), and others, as well. Many fans feel the same. They are all incredibly talented, and each group has it's own unique style. Nothings says you can't enjoy them all!
I agree. The talent is incredible
Recky, please react to Boyz to men cover, “End of the road” by Home free. It’s AMAZING🎶🎶💕 Your reactions are great 🦋
Hi Rebecca. Thank you for the suggestion! I will check it out.
PTX are classical and pop. They won The Sing Off show in 2011. Home Free are country and trad, they won the next Sing Off. High tenor Austin Brown is from Georgia, Adam Chance, baritone is from Alabama. Tom Foust, deep bass is Texan. Rob Lundqvist, tenor, and Adam Rupp, the vocal percussionist are from Minneappolis.
Austin(high tenor) is from Georgia, Rob (tenor) is from Minnesota, Chance (baratone) is from Mississippi, Tim (bass) is from Texas and Adam (beatboxer) is from Minnesota. So 3 from the south and 2 from the north. They all sound great together.
I just subscribed!!
Welcome to HOME FREE
HOME FREE is a county A Capella band that does more than just country. Tim Foust, the bass (5 octave range) , Adam Rupp, the aturebeatboxer (freak of nature), Adam Chance (Chance) is the baritone/bass, since 2016, he took over for Chris Rupp (one of the founders of the group), Rob Lundquist, tenor and Austin Browm high tenor make up the voices of angels. PLEASE listen to more.. If I know my Home Free family well (Home Fries) , they have already given you suggestions of music. LOL Thanks for the reaction
Thank you for the sub! And ye, there is a ton of suggestions. And I don’t mind if you had made your own, even tho they have already been suggested.
It would be like a parent choosing a favorite child. I am both a Pentaholic and a Home Fry... I also love VoicePlay and Voctave.
Both voiceplay and Voctave is on my to do list!
Tim Foust is from southeast Texas; Austin Brown is from south Georgia; Adam Chance is from Alabama; both Rob Lundquist and Adam Rupp are from Minnesota. Incidentally Adam Rupp and his brother Chris were the founders of the band. When Chris Rupp left the band Adam Chance joined it. Hope that helps.
New sub here, here to see you discover the Home Free rabbit hole!! There really is no need to compare the two groups as their styles are so very different. I love Home Free with every fiber of my being, I love their sound, their arrangements, their hearts and souls put on their sleeves, and I love the songs they do. I appreciate the talent of PTX as much as I appreciate the talent of HF, but I'm not a fan of their arrangements and while they all have incredible voices the voices of the guys in Home Free speak directly to my heart, while PTX doesn't. It's nothing against them, it's just the way it is. Home Free and PTX both won their separate seasons of the Sing Off, PTX season 3 in 2011 and HF season 4 in 2013. Loved your reaction, btw! Keep 'em coming. Where in the world are you located? I'm guessing maybe Sweden or Norway, but your English doesn't have a typical Scandi accent. :)
Sverige! (Sweden) glad you enjoyed my reaction. And thank you for the sub. Keeping it English so others can understand.
@@Reckyj I thought it was as I'm Swedish myself, living in Spain, though. You most certainly don't have the typical Swedish accent. What gave it away was the water you are drinking, the furnishing and that you said you aren't American.
@@carinalindberg7377 I don’t sound Swedish when I talk. Years of me talking English made me sound like this. And the water was actually Norwegian. And yea my home is a typical Swedish home. Big TV and a massive sofa.
@@Reckyj I hear Swedes talk English all the time, as a natural part of living in a foreign country where there are a lot of Swedes, and very rarely heard anyone with less accent. Yes, the Norwegian water was a clue that it was Scandinavia. See you on another reaction!
First soloist is Adam Chance (called Chance because there was already an Adam when he joined). Who is from Alabama. Second is Austin Brown from Georgia. Third is Rob Lundquist from Minnesota. Fourth is Tim Foust, an amazing bass, from Texas. Finally is the beatboxer Adam Rupp, one the remaining original member, also from Minnesota.
Home Free is comprised of: Adam Rupp (beat boxer), Adam Chance (baritone, bass); Tim Foust (bass), Rob Lundquist (lead tenor with black beard) and Austin Brown (high tenor). They don't use instruments, it is acapella. They have also collaborated with Kenny Rogers, Alabama, The Oak Ridge Boys and Peter Hollens among others.
Can't go wrong with Home Free. Us acapella fans don't compare groups we just love them ALL.They each bring something different in their own super talent way.
Cant compare extreme talent VS extreme talent! =)
There are 5 in the group. Rob Lundquist and Austin Brown are tenors, Adam Rupp is the beatboxer/percussionist, Adam Chance, baritone, Tim Faust is the bass. This group is more of a country group but they sing other genres.
As far as a connection to Pentatonix-They both won The Sing-Off. PTX won first and Home Free won the next year. I wish they would bring that show back.
Everything you want to know about Americans can be found in music. I am a lifelong musician. First, I played Clarinet, then guitar, then I was a lead singer in a rock band. Those days are gone but the music follows me into old age. This is who we are recorded for the ages.
I saw Don McLean live in the early 1970s while at university in Orlando Florida, in a room that held less than 800 people. Fabulous concert. We all sang along with the chorus.
Wow. That sounds amazing!
Don still sounds awesome at 75!
He sure does! Such a legend.
If this had been the original version, it would never have been out of the #1 chart position.
On Feb. 3, 1959, rock stars Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. Richardson were killed in a plane crash along with 21-year-old pilot Roger Peterson. This incident became known as “The Day The Music Died,” after Don McLean coined it in his 1971 song, “American Pie.” We had to there concert - the one they were flying to. It was so traumatic the music organizers quickly arranged a new concert with other big star groups. But it wasn’t until 1992 - when I took my sister to Buddy(musical in London) that she was able to say she had closer. Me - I was left deathly afraid of flying.
Home free appreciates reactors being independent. Have never seen one of their videos blocked or monetized. Check out Avi feqtured with them on their Johnny Cash cover of Ring of Fire. Also Home Free ft. Lee Greenwood and The US Air Force Band sing God Bless the USA.
More home free is gonna come very soon! If it’s not their song, it will be blocked/muted.
Home Free has done several collaborations, & the original singer always takes the lead.
They have several great collaborations, including Kenny Rogers with Children, Go Where I Send Thee and The Oakridge Boys with Elvira.
You're old? I'm 70 and was married for a few years when this song came out. I love this version. They are definitely country, and they won the "Sing Off" acapella competition program just as Pentatonix had done.
You are right about Austin's (the redheaded tenor) accent. He was born and raised in Georgia, in the southeastern US. He studied music and musical theater in college. The accent comes and goes, depending on what he's singing.
New sub. Thanks for the reaction. Their newer songs in the last couple of years are released under their own label so they won’t block any videos. Check the video description to see who the label is. I suggest Travelin Soldier, Down to the Honky Tonk, How Great Thou Art, Castle on the Hill, or originals such as Remember This, Snow Globe, or Love Me like That. Looking forward to more Home Free.
Wow! That’s some awesome songs!! Looking forward for it.
I'm a Pentaholic AND a Home Fry. There's little comparison between other than there is 5 members each and they're acapella. Both are incredible talents. You've gone down acapella the rabbit hole. Welcome :)
Glad that i have the awesome fans of both groups to guide me thru!
New sub for more Home Free! Others introduced you to the guys, but here is where they are from:
Two from Minnesota (beat boxer Adam and lead tenor Rob), one Alabama boy that has since moved to L.A. (Chance with backward baseball cap), a Georgia boy that now lives in Nashville (high tenor Austin), and a Texan that now lives in Nashville (super bass Tim).
Loved the info. Thank you for sharing! =)
Hey Recky, I just subscribed hoping I can follow you down the "rabbit hole" that is "Home Free". Us fans call ourselves "Home Fries" and we love this group. They are insanely talented in their singing, they have a great sense of humor, they aren't flashy or pretentious and they really know how to entertain us. They can sing any genre of music (even a phone book) and have numerous videos you can watch. Their latest is called "Traveling Soldier" and if it doesn't get you emotionally I will be surprised. Hope to see you again soon!
First, thank you for the sub. And yes, im going down the rabbit hole. =) And thank you for the suggestion.
I agree with everything that you said!! Home Free is just so awesome to watch and listen to!
@@Reckyj New subscriber as you plan to go down the HF rabbit hole.
@@floprather4262 sure plan to go deep!
Peter Hollens, Home Free, Voice Play, PTX etc are alums of The Sing Off seasons. All are amazing in their own ways. I've been a Home Fry since their season 4 of the Sing Off. Adam Chance was with Street Corner Symphony Season 2 before joining Home Free. Peter Hollens was also Season 2 with Oregon U's On the Rocks group. :) Austin Brown is from Georgia, Chance from Alabama, Tim from Texas, and Rob and Adam Rupp from Minnesota
Awesome information! Thank you
This is one of my all time favorites -I didn’t know they had a version. Loved it
I believe they are on their own label now, and I don't think their recent videos will be blocked for copy write. I'm not 100 percent on that, but I'm sure someone else will chime in on this.
We´ll see. =)
This was a fundraising project. It wasn't gonna be blocked!
Great reaction to the best group of guys out there.
They do so many great songs it is hard to know where to tell you to start lol One of my favorites is a song they do called Helplessly Hoping, it is so well done and their version is just beautiful. Hope to see more Home Free reactions from you.
Well Ciindy, i plan to do a bunch of Home Free. And i do hope you enjoy!
So this is only my opinion.
PTX is an amazing acapella group with amazing singers and otherworldly harmonies that are very adept at showcasing what acapella is capable of.
Home Free is an amazing group that uses acapella to make music.
It's a subtle difference but a difference none the less.
What I love about HF is that they seem to have less turnover than the other groups and they really showcase their personalities through their songs, arrangements, and non song related content. They become another part of your family that you feel you could call any day of the week to help you out. I don't know another group of musicians that have managed that like Home Free.
Don't get me wrong, I love listening to PTX but feel that they have found a formula and stick to it and do it very well. Home Free, to me, switches everything up more often and keeps things fun and interesting while producing some of the highest quality music you can find, acapella or not. I believe that over 75% of HF's songs, if they came on the radio, people would rock out to without ever knowing it was an acapella song.
Music is a fantastic thing. There is something for everyone. 😊
I think the most impressive part of this cover is McLean himself. His voice is so clear, perfect pitch and amazing breath control. He’s aging extremely well. I’d love to hear more from him with or without Home Free
They did a timeless song with a timeless artist.
A small moment in this video - @14:30, Adam Rupp (bottom row, second box) sets his drumsticks down and takes a bow as the percussion section goes quiet for the rest of the song.
This was the 50th anniversary of the song, that Don wrote & sang. He’s 75 years old!!! .....& still has it !!! This is the original version, 8 1/2 minutes long ‼️
The guys : Austin Brown = high tenor, they call him the Wailer.( from Georgia, country boy, who is classically trained)
Tim = BASS..5 octave range, = the BEAST(from TEXAS)
Rob Lundquist = tenor, the BEARD
Adam Rupp = Beat Boxer..the FREAK OF NATURE
Chance=Baritone, nice guy
Awesome info! Looking forward for more!
try ring of fire johnny cash cover home free and Avi from ptx
Sure will!
ONLY Don McLean to this day knows what the song he wrote is truly about. Having said that this song is an American Icon ! No matter what it means, it is a classic and in my mind it will never be forgotten. So just sit back, listen and enjoy. Home Free adds another dimension to it. Perfection can never be improved, BUT it can be done differently and still enjoyed all the more.
Home Free went to Don and told him they were thinking of doing this and asked him if he would like to join them He said sure... How kool is that... When the record came out 50 years ago, we had to flip it over to hear the whole song.. lol Home Free took up their own record label a couple of years ago, so i don't think you'll get blocked now that they have their own..
We’ll see. 😄
Their beatboxer is the best. He's been the champ several years in a row.
The beatboxer and founding member is Adam Rupp. Formed the group with his brother Chris in 2000. From Minnesota
In order of solos after Don McLean:
Adam Chance (just called Chance to avoid confusion). He's a baritone/bass, joined Home Free in 2016. From Alabama
Austin Brown, high tenor. Joined in 2013. From Georgia.
Rob Lundquist, tenor. Joined in 2008. From Minnesota.
Tim Foust, bass. Insane range. Joined in 2012. From Texas.
No they are not any part of PTX. But the a capella world is a tight knit one and the group members know each other and some are friends.
There are many "southern" accents. Austin sounds different from Chance and he sounds different from Tim. Each can add more or less "accent" depending on the song.
Super good! Enjoyed every second. I even got a bit sensitive when Don sang the last verse. Time moves in a pace we can’t keep up with.
@@Reckyj Yes. I remember when this song came out but I was just a child and had no understanding of the deeper meaning. That would come later. But really was "earthquake year" (I grew up in SoCal) FIFTY years ago?
@@petuniasevan SoCal. Hmm I’m gonna guess it’s Southern California?
@@Reckyj Yes. Bad earthquake in February 1971, same time as "American Pie" was topping the charts. "San Fernando" earthquake is its common name.
@@petuniasevan and Richie Valance, buddy holly? Plane crash
First, I have just subscribed to your channel because I discovered you because of Home Free. I have been a fan since they won the Sing Off the season following Pentatonix (whom I also love, but am more partial to Home Free). They are the first official Country all Vocal Band. I can't speak for all groups, but many A Capella groups know each other through previous networking while finding their group. These guys are not only super talented, but they're really great guys who love good music, and like having fun (they love playing pranks on each other sometimes). They're very entertaining, funny, and down to earth. The first guy is Adam Chance (baritone, bass) and he's from southern Alabama. The second guy is Autin Brown and he is high tenor. He's from southern Georgia (you're right, he's from the south). The third guy is Rob Lundquist and he's 2nd tenor. He's from Minnesota. The fourth guy is Tim Foust, who is also from the south (southeastern Texas), and he's their main bass. The beatboxer extraordinaire is Adam Rupp who is also from Minnesota (he's the co-founder of the group. His older brother Chris is the brainchild of the group, but he left the group in May 2016 to pursue a solo career).
Anyway, I hope you continue to react to these guys. I would like to suggest their cover of "Seven Bridges Road". These guys' harmonies are spectacular. The bass and percussion are also phenomenal.
Thank you for sharing this wonderful information. More will be reacted to!
HF can sing anything and just kill it
They released this on the 50th anniversary of the release of the original. The beatboxer also has a lovely voice
I agree.
My father in law was a fighter pilot in the Vietnam War. They played this song before missions.
Tim has an incredible range going all the way down to an f0 occasionally braking speakers
Lol I can imagine!
Loved this video, even though I'm not a big Home Free fan. What makes this extra special is the participation of Don McLean himself. But the way the piece was arranged added a lot to the performance as well. So glad I picked up this old video you did long ago.
Don McLean is taking this video to a new level!
I believe this song was released when I was 14 years old and I am now 65. Great reaction!
Awesome reaction! There's no way to compare Home Free and PTX...they are 2 totally different groups and each excellent at their genres of music! I just subbed for more HF...can't wait to see what you pick next!
Glad you enjoyed it! Makes me feel happy.
Welcome new Home Fry to the very deep and wonderful rabbit hole that is Home Free! These are my boys (I am from Minnesota, where the group began, and where Chris Rupp (the human drum kit) and Rob (The Bearded Wonder) are from). Their producer, Darren Rust (member of The Blenders), also lives here and is featured in their hilarious Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer video.
They are a super fun group of guys (which you will soon find out), and they absolutely love their fans and reactors! They have put out so many amazing videos in the last year and a half, even though they were all spread across the US. Some of my favorite "Quarantine edition" ones are Down at the Honkytonk, Moonshine, Sunday Best, Meet in the Middle, and of course Quarantine. Their videos are put together so well and can have a lot of little details that can be easy to miss, so be sure to keep your eyes on the screen when watching! There are so many reactors that look away during the videos or close their eyes and miss things.
A couple more of my favorites: In the Blood, Catch Me if You Can, Mayday (but make sure you wait a bit and really know the group better before you do this one, it will make it so much better!), Blue Ain't Your Color, Country Fried Pop Medley, God Bless the U.S.A. (featuring Lee Greenwood and The United States Air Force Band), Dive bar Saints, and End of the Road. I could go on and on, but you will have plenty of recommendations to keep you busy for a while!
Oh, and I definitely subscribed!
Thank you for the sub! More if home free is most definitely coming. Thank you for the suggestions
Home Free made a sea shanty medley. It is amazing, I would highly suggest listening to it for a happy, upbeat time
Sounds good! Thank you for the suggestion
As someone who has worked in broadcast radio for decades, American Pie means a bathroom break for all those poor DJs who are locked in an on-air studio for 5 hours at a time. 😂 But, honestly, this song is a sad one to me. The day the music died refers to a plane crash in 1959 that killed early rock and roll stars Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens, ending the era of early rock and roll; this became the popular nickname for that crash. The theme of the song goes beyond mourning McLean's childhood music heroes, reflecting the deep cultural changes and profound disillusion and loss of innocence of his generation. It came out during the Vietnam War era when many Americans were disillusioned.
I know what the song is about. And it’s freaking sad….
the guys you commented on being from the South are Austin Brown, from Georgia and Tim Faust from Texas....so you were spot on....great reaction
Every time a song plays on the radio, the artist gets paid. UA-cam is not regulated by ASCAP, who oversees the whole payment thing, so every time a song is played on here, the artists are losing money. Subscription radio takes care of the issue by charging a fee to subscribers, which is how the artists get paid. The required breaks are designed so that the music can't be recorded, depriving the artists of their fair share. A pain, I know, but it's how the business works. That being said, enjoy this new discovery! They are fantastic!
I'm a little late finding this reaction. I myself am totally a home fry,but I never compare because each group have their own talent. Home free is so talented and their beatboxes is the best I've heard. When you react to home free, the home fries will show up.We are dedicated and yes 3 of these guys are from the south.Great reaction.
Better late than never! Welcome to Recky.
I call Pentatonix a rabbit hole. I call Home Free a squirrel's nest because it is full of nuts. Adam Chance, first singer is from Alabama. Second, Austin Brown, from Georgia. The third one, Rob Lundquist, is from Minnesota as is the world champion human sound machine and vocal percussionist, Adam Rupp. Last but never least with a 5 octave range is speaker-blower Tim Foust from Texas. I am unable to choose between PTX and HF because I love music and theirs is unbeatable. You will find that there is comedy included in many HF videos and some of their outtake videos are hilarious. I have never heard a bad song from either. The members also have their own stuff same as PTX. And another artist with his own channel is Geoff Castellucci with a 6 octave range -- check out 16 Tons, Country Roads, and Blackbird.
HF - Man of Constant Sorrow, End of the Road, When a Man Loves a Woman, It's In the Blood, Blue Ain't Your Color, Travelin' Soldier, Butts Remix, Honey, I'm Good, It's All About the Bass, God Bless the USA with Lee Greenwood and the Air Force Band, Elvira with the Oakridge Boys, Folsom Prison, and Mayday (only after you have done many more). There are so many more but I am tired of writin' and you're tired of readin'!
Even at Don's age he can truly belt out a song its amazing how great this song was put together ❤️
Loved that cover!
Home Free is great as you will discover on your journey listening to them. Shout out to Sweeden... visited Orrebro for a long weekend back in 1988 or 89 while stationed in Germany in US Army .... many moons ago, but thoroughly enjoyed meeting an talking with the people.
Nice to hear that you visited Sweden back in the days. US army means a lot of travel. Most be awesome. Im looking forward for more ptx and HF.
Can't go wrong with Home Free or PTX. Just different styles.
Tim Foust is the Bass and he has above 5 octaves and now Chance is new but also Bass and 4 Octaves
Wait until you discover voiceplay! Generally, the big three of a capella are pentatonix, home free and voiceplay. (personally, I think voiceplay is the best a capella group currently producing music, but I adore all 3 of the groups)
voiceplay is on the list! =)
Austin, Tim & Chance are all southerners
If you like acapella music, there are a few more such groups like Home Free and PTX we can acquaint you with! I love Home Free and PTX equally. To me, it would be impossible to rank one higher than the other. Home Free is basically a country group but as others have said here, they will do any genre of music. The only thing that makes Home Free a little different from PTX is that Home Free has so many funny moments in a lot of their videos. They sometimes tackle some very tough social issues as well - something PTX largely doesn't do. PTX also has a lot of fun with each other, but usually doesn't show up in their official music videos. You have to watch a "behind the scenes" video to see that. So each group has their different strengths - but no weaknesses! Both are incredibly awesome! I have been an acapella music fan since my childhood and got hooked on watching the old "barbershop quartets" of yesteryear!
Pentatonix and Home Free are both the best accapello groups, by far. You can't compare them, it's like compRing apples and oranges. Both groups are perfection, but they have different styles. Home Free relates to their audiences and involves them in their shows. I really love both groups, but Home Free is a little more my style.
So far I understood that it’s all about styles and preferences. So I agree with you
They’re friends with Pentatonix. The groups respect each other. As for being old I feel the same way you do. I’m 71 and feel 24
And Recky, I get what you mean about watching people around you (and you, yourself) age. I am 63. You are just a young man in my eyes. Remember that age is only relative. We mark the passing of time with years, but it really, truly it is that you are only as old as you feel. In my case, my body feels like 90 (!) but inside my mind I am still 25! I love that you are young, yet have enough years behind you that you can appreciate a lot of the music of my generation, and even further behind that. That is why I love your UA-cam channel here, and many others like it. It makes me so happy that you are working to keep that music relevant to today. We had a ton of great music back in our day - like American Pie. And music of that time really did set the stage for the music of today, just as the jazz and big band music of my parent's generation influenced my generation of music. So it's all relative! Great job!
Thank you for your awesome words. 💙
Home Free can't do a bad song. How can you not love these guys. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I like both Pentatonix and Home Free but prefer Home Free. They are way more than a country vocal group. They do all genre's.
You should definitely check out their performances on the Sing-Off. They are all on UA-cam. If you can find the ones with the judges' reactions, that's even better.
The fan base for Home Free are called Home Fries. The fan base for PTX are called Pentaholics. Most are fans of both groups and I've seen us referred to as PentaFries. It's my belief that even though we're fans of both groups, that most of us will be more strongly loyal and protective of one group or the other. I'm a much stronger Home Free fan than Pentatonix. Each person will be different, though. Welcome to the Home Free world! I have to sub to watch your journey through this group's catalog.
They did this in quarantine from each of their homes. They live in different states. I think Don requested that they do this with him.
yeah, so there is both good and bad with the pandemic. =) to bad the bad wins by a landslide..