I like that they say “try,” and leave it to the listeners to decide if they succeeded. I’m no expert on the fine technical aspects of opera, but after a couple dozen listens I’m STILL getting full-body chills. This is gorgeous.
Alot of people dismiss music they can't dance to. But if you open up your heart and mind and listen, the beauty and power of opera will awaken all your emotions. Simply beautiful !!!
This is why Home Free is so amazing. They didn't want to be the token country group on The Sing Off, and this shows why. You can't pigeonhole them and say they just do country. They are simply amazing singers, no matter what genre.
Yes! I love Home Free and their voices, but I don't like country music. I will watch any of their videos that aren't country though, over and over again!
You aren't the first reactor I've seen speechless and overwhelmed by their performance. I think pretty much everyone is in shock over how incredible this was. They were a perfect paring for this.
Rob studied opera in college 15 YEARS AGO. OMG!!!! not too shabby for not doing opera in 15 years ❤❤ When they premiered it I didn't breath the whole time I think I was afraid to lol. You will never hear Rob sing the same again. We were all flabbergasted and in tears. I truly think Opera Is Robs calling but no I don't want him to leave Home Free.
It’s funny to think that the producers of the Sing Off didn’t want Rob to sing lead, only Tim and Austin. I’m so glad the guys refused, and have always been each other’s champion. A huge THANK YOU to Austin for this idea. Rob’s voice is gorgeous, but this was transcendent.
That's the first thing that came to mind after I saw this the first time & after I wiped my eyes! I wonder how the Sing Off goofballs would feel about Rob NOW? I hope they hear it because Rob shoved it in their faces on this one!😂😉😊
When I heard the critique that Rob started a bit off on 'Colder Weather' I went back and listened several times. No, sorry judge, you're wrong. I've seen and heard them in concert twice. I've never heard a sour note from 100% Reliable Rob.
This is an out of body experience. I ask myself how is it possible for them to be any more talented then we already know them to be and they sing this beautiful song for us. My heart is full.
Nessun Dorma is always an emotional experience when it's well sung. I remember the legendary concert in Rome where this solo aria was sung by Carreras, Pavarotti and Domingo - we watched it on TV and got the recording. But i don't remember it having the same shattering emotional effect as this performance has had on so many people. You are not alone in your physical symptoms, Dave. Is it just because we already know and love these guys? I don't think so, because I know that if it hadn't been sung so well we would have just said Well tried, fellers. This is magical. The division between the two is interesting. The first part that Rob sings says that no-one will sleep, including the princess whose hand he is trying to win. Austin's first part declares that he will never give up the secret of his identity until he prints it on her lips in a kiss. Rob the says the kiss will dissolve the silence (the princess must guess his name by dawn or marry him - yeah, I know) but on the stage Austin's second part is sung by a female chorus offstage, saying that everyone must die. The Prince then gains courage and looks forward to the dawn, when he will win the princess (who by the way is a pretty nasty piece of work). So the whole piece moves forward to the light. What to say about their voices? Rob's heavier, almost baritone, voice blends perfectly with Austin's lyric tenor. But where has Rob been hiding this voice? Does this mean he's been singing half-voice all these years??
So impressed. I knew Austin studied theatre but never realized what an amazing operatic timbre Rob has. Beautifully done guys. Thanks for your time and great reaction. Peace and love.
I knew in my heart that Rob could do this and I am so glad they did this so we could hear it. Rob studied opera in college but hasn't used it in 15 years. So they were understandably nervous about it. On occasion, it would sneak out in behind the scenes videos when he was not really trying but man...he brought it!!! So amazed by this. It was perfection to my ears!
Isn’t this amazing? Dave, I wasn’t sure if you were in shock, holding your breath or holding back tears (or all three) but this clearly affected you. I get chills every time. Thanks for your great reaction.
When I first heard this performance I think I stopped breathing. I was having a difficult time trying to maintain my emotions. I thought I might explode! I had the ugly cry going on! Our guy's are incredibly talented. We are truly blessed to have them in our lives! Phenomenal and Perfect! Thanks Dave! Sending love from South Georgia ♥️😀🍟🤯
A couple of weeks ago I saw Rob on his Facebook page saying he is going to have a another gig........ 😳 I know he is a great tenor, but could not envision opera .The performance is far above a try. This is on a professional 👏👌level. Don't underestimate to Home Free talent. Watch out Broadway!!!!!!!
This performance by Rob & Austin was truly angelic. I love how you closed your eyes. I really feel that that's what is missing in reaction videos. I think that we are really influenced by what what we see & that it can skew our 1st impression of things. Especially music. I'm from the transistor radio generation. When we 1st heard a song we almost never saw the artist sing it for the 1st time. We usually didn't see them sing it until they showed up on American Bandstand or shows like The Ed Sullivan Show or when we got to see them play live. I think that music needs to be felt & you did that. I would like to see reactors listen 1st with their eyes closed so that they can shut out the visual influences & stimulations. Then rewatch it & see the artist perform the song. I think the reactions would be purer both times. You would have the version where the reactor "felt" the lyrics & music & then the visual reaction. I love watching you react to Home Free. They, among others, are just so damn talented. Keep up the good work. 😉👍🏼
Completely agree, TJ. I too grew up transistorized, listening to WLS Chicago with Wolfman Jack. Never attended a live performance of song till I was 25, and it was The Statler Brothers in Cleveland, Ohio. This beautiful piece of opera by our Home Free gentlemen made me cry tears of pride and joy over their gorgeous accomplishment. I watched first, being a visual learner, then closed my eyes for the auditory information, but how ever we choose to hear, it was superb.
@@judithboggs2196 I too started out listening to "the hits" on Chicago's own AM station, WLS. 😉 How I remember those summer days listening to those great tunes while basking in the sun. 📻☀️🧴👱🏽♀️☺️ Remember back then you only got an earphone for 1 of your ears when you got a new transistor radio.👂🏼😆 I guess that they didn't think that we needed to tune out the whole world when listening to the radio back then. Perhaps they wanted us to still be able to hear the air raid sirens. 📢😬😲🤷🏼♀️
Wow, what a reaction! This rendition has me in tears by the end, every single time I hear it, which never happens to me with opera. Austin's voice hasn't the depth and richness of Rob's but nonetheless he did brilliantly. There's nothing more to say about Rob, he smashed it. Brilliant.
I knew that you were going to love this!!! I don't care much for Opera & I was mesmerized from the very first note!!! I agree that they did not "try" to sing Opera. They took us to church!!! 😃 🙏😇
I absolutely loved your genuine, heartfelt reaction. "Nessun Dorma" will always be one of my favorite compositions, and these two did the aria justice. I watched your reaction to Pavarotti's performance a long time ago, and your understanding of opera seems to have grown quite a bit.
What a beautiful rendition, sung to protection & Rob's clear resounding tone was near equal to Pavarotti's. Amazingly breathtaking!!!! They never cease to amaze me.
As always, these guys are so full of surprises, and absolutely amazing! But Dave, I have to mention that seeing your reaction brought me to tears! There's something so special about sharing such a heartfelt reaction with another when seeing or hearing something beautiful. I truly appreciate how you show honest emotion.
I don't how in the H3LL I let this slip past me, it was done a year ago!!! This was ABSOLUTLY AMAZINGGGGGGG!!!!!! I know the great Luciano Pavarotti and Placido Domingo are smiling with much approval of this performance. BRAVO!!!! BRAVO!!!!
This is why music is such an amazing language, all in itself.......I do not understand one word they sang, but I felt every lyric, every note, and every emotion, which says a lot about their amazing artistry & talent ❣❣❣
This group of guys from Home Free have reached legendary status in their ability to crossover to so many genres and do them with exquiste capablity. They literally have covered nearly 10 genres and do justice with all of them. They entertain at a very high level and don't put out junk.
From what I understand Rob was actually trained in Opera. They made me cry the first time I heard it. Truly enjoyed watching your reaction to this song.
This performance didn't surprise me in any way. I knew it was only a matter of time before one or both of them tackled an opera selection. After hearing the power and beauty of their voices in the context of Home Free, it's not a huge leap to imagine this performance. Rob studied classical music in college and Austin's musical theater background is a solid basis for opera. There is nothing vocally Home Free can't do. Sometimes collectively, sometimes individually. They are like a box of chocolates. The variety and strength of their musicality is mind blowing. Rob and Austin crushed this. I've hear this aria performed by people who sing opera professionally and Rob and Austin's performance for me was more relatable and beautiful. They should be so proud. It brought me to tears, as well. Thanks for a great reaction.
I think they can stop calling themselves "country" singers. They and the rest of the Home Free guys can basically sing anything. And they have. Butts Remix to Nessun Dorma. Amazing talent. And what a great reaction from you. Your face when Rob took off was priceless.
They both have had classical training. Rob studied opera in university but not done in over 15 years. Rob said he played this for his dad on Fathers Day and his dad cried. Completely understand because I did too
Respect that you understand how Amazing this really is. Yes, I read that Mr. Rob studied Opera in college. But had not sang it in about 15 years. Listening to this performance, I am thinking, yeah, maybe not in public, but Mr. Rob has been secretly singing somewhere to somebody. 😊
There weren't enough facial expressions to adequately cover this work by Rob & Austin, but you hit them all and then some. 😀 Your reactions never let me down, Dave... and this song was just beyond.
I was reading comments on their video and someone who spoke the language said that not only their vocal performance, but even their pronunciation of it was perfection.
OMG you might just be my favourite reactor EVER...for you to be able to appreciate ALL genres to tears is absolutely amazing!!! LOVE you, Dave (in a totally non-creepy way)!!!
Speaking of "country" singers showcasing themselves in opera. I believe Tennessee Ernie Ford studied opera and sang an aria or two. I know he sang more than Big Bad John and I Owe My Soul To The Company Store. Rob has the physique for opera. Large chest, great for breath control and singing those beautiful notes. Austin is no slouch, but the richness and depth to Rob's voice was astounding.
Dave, this was the 4th of 5th time I’ve watched them perform this and I’m still floored but watching you watch/listen to this was almost as moving. Thanks for your reaction/analysis.
In the BTS video Rob and Austin both said they studied opera in college. Rob also said he sang this for his father on Father's Day. I was hoping you would react to this. Mesmerizing! No genre is off limits.
The ear knows when it hears a trained operatic voice. Rob seems to be in the same tradition as Luciano Pavarotti. Very impressive on this piece. If what I am saying is over the top, I am sorry but to me Rob seems as though he could sing opera anywhere and receive standing ovations.
Wow Dave...I didn't realize you appreciated opera this much. I totally agree with your reaction on this. These guys from HomeFree never stop amazing me at the versatility and high level of talent each has individually. And then put them together and you have group perfection! 😎
Breathtaking wasn't it Dave? When their video dropped my mouth fell open, I literally froze and the tears started falling. I've said this elsewhere and I'll say it here too. I adored Luciano Pavarotti and this was always his signature piece. Rob's and Austin's performance was sheer perfection.
OK, I'm shocked. I would have thought, as care free, fun loving, and ' tongue in cheek ' as Home Free can be at times (Butts Medley/Remix, and that type of music) that this was going to be one of those " it's so bad, its good" type of renditions . I was so wrong, it is so good it is great. Thank you Dave for finding this.
I am not a big opera fan so I don't know all the technicalities of this particular genre of music, but I am a Home Fry and I certainly enjoyed listening to Rob and Austin singing this. I know that some of the reactors to Home Free are opera singers and I am waiting for them to react to this. I certainly enjoy all your reactions to our boys in Home Free and your personal insights. The Home Fries have all ways said that Home Free are not just country singers but cover all genres of music and did they ever prove that here.
Please react to the Gaither Vocal Band singing “Let Freedom Ring” live at Carnegie Hall. You will not regret it! Can’t wait to see your reaction (get the tissues)😢
I’ve been watching your channel- sporadically- about a year (coming off the pandemic who the hell really knows 🤦♀️) Today I learned (saw an older reaction of yours in my feed) you are a digital artist. (Yo!!!! Damn! Do you ever discuss Art??? - I would be so up for that!??) I also learned you are an opera fan (far more technically versed than I am) And that Rob and Austin are so not afraid to stretch. That their love of making music leads them into a wider apprehension of the musical arts. They were sooooo good! It’s easy to go too far, and to go Not Far Enough. They were careful in their choices- how they sustained, how they blended, vibrato control, emotive expression, timbre, tone….. It really bears a few re-watches on their channel- and I’m so happy I tuned in today! Thanks!!
I went back and listened to Pavarotti and Bocelli's renditions and as for me, I enjoyed Rob and Austin's cover every bit as much. It never hurts to do a little research. I found the lyrics, Italian and English together. Also the story behind the song. That makes it so much more interesting. Thanks for your excellent review.❤️😊
I've watched many reactions to this version already, and left many comments. But to you and your reaction, I'm not gonna talk about Rob and Austin this time. I'm gonna talk about you and your reaction.. LOL !! I had to laugh at your response. You started what... 10 sentences and didnt finish any of them and then you asked, " You know what I mean though right? " LOL !! Sometimes you're so funny. Even though you're not trying to be..❤
You got that right about them sounding near perfect! I already knew that Austin has the chops being he majored in musical theater and hearing him sing “Bring Him Home” from Les Mis”, but Rob really brought it like I’ve never hear before. I thought “End of the Road” was brilliant and his vocals were excellent, but this blew my mind the first time I watched it. Great reaction and commentary, Dave!
Oh my goodness you made me cry more than our guys did😢 didn't they do amazingly well!!! I don't know opera but they moved my little ole country heart 💟
I just knew how much you would enjoy this beautiful performance. It fits well with your tender, emotional side that comes out when you relate things about your wife and children. Thanks so much for doing this and be safe and well.
I like that they say “try,” and leave it to the listeners to decide if they succeeded. I’m no expert on the fine technical aspects of opera, but after a couple dozen listens I’m STILL getting full-body chills. This is gorgeous.
I've only heard it about a dozen times -- so far. Yes, I still get those chills.
Alot of people dismiss music they can't dance to. But if you open up your heart and mind and listen, the beauty and power of opera will awaken all your emotions. Simply beautiful !!!
@@jamesbarnes4966 it really is. It touches your soul and you feel every bit of emotion. I have come to love opera.
This is why Home Free is so amazing. They didn't want to be the token country group on The Sing Off, and this shows why. You can't pigeonhole them and say they just do country. They are simply amazing singers, no matter what genre.
Yes! I love Home Free and their voices, but I don't like country music. I will watch any of their videos that aren't country though, over and over again!
You aren't the first reactor I've seen speechless and overwhelmed by their performance. I think pretty much everyone is in shock over how incredible this was. They were a perfect paring for this.
Rob studied opera in college 15 YEARS AGO. OMG!!!! not too shabby for not doing opera in 15 years ❤❤
When they premiered it I didn't breath the whole time I think I was afraid to lol. You will never hear Rob sing the same again.
We were all flabbergasted and in tears.
I truly think Opera Is Robs calling but no I don't want him to leave Home Free.
@Stacey Smith, didn't know Rob had an opera background, thanks for the information. 😎😎😎😎
@@rayniecox7683 you're welcome. I didn't either until he said in an IG or tik tok post and several others have made us aware of it. 🙂🙂
I certainly hop this isn’t the last time hearing Rob sing in this style.
@@Autumn8564 I guess we will have to wait and see
I told Rob exactly that...he could be a well known opera performer...but I then asked him to NEVER leave Home Free.
It’s funny to think that the producers of the Sing Off didn’t want Rob to sing lead, only Tim and Austin. I’m so glad the guys refused, and have always been each other’s champion. A huge THANK YOU to Austin for this idea. Rob’s voice is gorgeous, but this was transcendent.
That's the first thing that came to mind after I saw this the first time & after I wiped my eyes! I wonder how the Sing Off goofballs would feel about Rob NOW? I hope they hear it because Rob shoved it in their faces on this one!😂😉😊
When I heard the critique that Rob started a bit off on 'Colder Weather' I went back and listened several times. No, sorry judge, you're wrong. I've seen and heard them in concert twice. I've never heard a sour note from 100% Reliable Rob.
This is an out of body experience. I ask myself how is it possible for them to be any more talented then we already know them to be and they sing this beautiful song for us. My heart is full.
Nessun Dorma is always an emotional experience when it's well sung. I remember the legendary concert in Rome where this solo aria was sung by Carreras, Pavarotti and Domingo - we watched it on TV and got the recording. But i don't remember it having the same shattering emotional effect as this performance has had on so many people. You are not alone in your physical symptoms, Dave. Is it just because we already know and love these guys? I don't think so, because I know that if it hadn't been sung so well we would have just said Well tried, fellers. This is magical.
The division between the two is interesting. The first part that Rob sings says that no-one will sleep, including the princess whose hand he is trying to win. Austin's first part declares that he will never give up the secret of his identity until he prints it on her lips in a kiss. Rob the says the kiss will dissolve the silence (the princess must guess his name by dawn or marry him - yeah, I know) but on the stage Austin's second part is sung by a female chorus offstage, saying that everyone must die. The Prince then gains courage and looks forward to the dawn, when he will win the princess (who by the way is a pretty nasty piece of work). So the whole piece moves forward to the light.
What to say about their voices? Rob's heavier, almost baritone, voice blends perfectly with Austin's lyric tenor. But where has Rob been hiding this voice? Does this mean he's been singing half-voice all these years??
Thank you for that.
I think we heard a hint of this voice of Rob's in the Sea Shanty Medley.
So impressed. I knew Austin studied theatre but never realized what an amazing operatic timbre Rob has. Beautifully done guys. Thanks for your time and great reaction. Peace and love.
I knew in my heart that Rob could do this and I am so glad they did this so we could hear it. Rob studied opera in college but hasn't used it in 15 years. So they were understandably nervous about it. On occasion, it would sneak out in behind the scenes videos when he was not really trying but man...he brought it!!! So amazed by this. It was perfection to my ears!
They are the greatest
Dave they BLEW ME AWAY TOO !!! I knew Rob & Austin could sing but no idea they could take on opera !!! This was NEXT LEVEL AMAZING !!!!
I have been saying it for years now and this is proof that all of Home Free are Angels. WOW !!!!!!!!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤❤❤❤😀😀😀😀
Isn’t this amazing? Dave, I wasn’t sure if you were in shock, holding your breath or holding back tears (or all three) but this clearly affected you. I get chills every time. Thanks for your great reaction.
Fabulous performance. Wonderful reaction. Wow Rob, just wow.
When I first heard this performance I think I stopped breathing. I was having a difficult time trying to maintain my emotions. I thought I might explode! I had the ugly cry going on! Our guy's are incredibly talented. We are truly blessed to have them in our lives! Phenomenal and Perfect! Thanks Dave! Sending love from South Georgia ♥️😀🍟🤯
A couple of weeks ago I saw Rob on his Facebook page saying he is going to have a another gig........ 😳 I know he is a great tenor, but could not envision opera .The performance is far above a try. This is on a professional 👏👌level. Don't underestimate to Home Free talent. Watch out Broadway!!!!!!!
Some1 made the perfect comparison for this.
“Rob as Pavarotti & Austin as Bocelli”
Perfectly said. ❤
This performance by Rob & Austin was truly angelic. I love how you closed your eyes. I really feel that that's what is missing in reaction videos. I think that we are really influenced by what what we see & that it can skew our 1st impression of things. Especially music. I'm from the transistor radio generation. When we 1st heard a song we almost never saw the artist sing it for the 1st time. We usually didn't see them sing it until they showed up on American Bandstand or shows like The Ed Sullivan Show or when we got to see them play live. I think that music needs to be felt & you did that. I would like to see reactors listen 1st with their eyes closed so that they can shut out the visual influences & stimulations. Then rewatch it & see the artist perform the song. I think the reactions would be purer both times. You would have the version where the reactor "felt" the lyrics & music & then the visual reaction. I love watching you react to Home Free. They, among others, are just so damn talented. Keep up the good work. 😉👍🏼
Completely agree, TJ. I too grew up transistorized, listening to WLS Chicago with Wolfman Jack. Never attended a live performance of song till I was 25, and it was The Statler Brothers in Cleveland, Ohio. This beautiful piece of opera by our Home Free gentlemen made me cry tears of pride and joy over their gorgeous accomplishment. I watched first, being a visual learner, then closed my eyes for the auditory information, but how ever we choose to hear, it was superb.
@@judithboggs2196 I too started out listening to "the hits" on Chicago's own AM station, WLS. 😉 How I remember those summer days listening to those great tunes while basking in the sun. 📻☀️🧴👱🏽♀️☺️ Remember back then you only got an earphone for 1 of your ears when you got a new transistor radio.👂🏼😆 I guess that they didn't think that we needed to tune out the whole world when listening to the radio back then. Perhaps they wanted us to still be able to hear the air raid sirens. 📢😬😲🤷🏼♀️
Wow, what a reaction! This rendition has me in tears by the end, every single time I hear it, which never happens to me with opera. Austin's voice hasn't the depth and richness of Rob's but nonetheless he did brilliantly. There's nothing more to say about Rob, he smashed it. Brilliant.
You're my favorite reactor! Your emotions are so powerful. Thank you. Subscribed.
I knew that you were going to love this!!! I don't care much for Opera & I was mesmerized from the very first note!!!
I agree that they did not "try" to sing Opera. They took us to church!!! 😃 🙏😇
An amazing performance. From the trained eye, it is Rob singing as an Opera Singer & Austin a Pop Singer singing brilliant Opera. Wonderful.
I absolutely loved your genuine, heartfelt reaction. "Nessun Dorma" will always be one of my favorite compositions, and these two did the aria justice. I watched your reaction to Pavarotti's performance a long time ago, and your understanding of opera seems to have grown quite a bit.
Learning as I go homie! I definitely have a great appreciation for the art now 😁
What a beautiful rendition, sung to protection & Rob's clear resounding tone was near equal to Pavarotti's. Amazingly breathtaking!!!! They never cease to amaze me.
Rob is a classically trained singer and he said he hadn't sung opera in 15 years. He's still got it 🥰 Austin was trained in musical theater.
As always, these guys are so full of surprises, and absolutely amazing! But Dave, I have to mention that seeing your reaction brought me to tears! There's something so special about sharing such a heartfelt reaction with another when seeing or hearing something beautiful. I truly appreciate how you show honest emotion.
I don't how in the H3LL I let this slip past me, it was done a year ago!!! This was ABSOLUTLY AMAZINGGGGGGG!!!!!! I know the great Luciano Pavarotti and Placido Domingo are smiling with much approval of this performance. BRAVO!!!! BRAVO!!!!
Great reaction, Dave!!! Your face said it all.
Best reaction ever!
There are singers, and there are "singers". These two are "singers". Bravo! Bravo!
This is why music is such an amazing language, all in itself.......I do not understand one word they sang, but I felt every lyric, every note, and every emotion, which says a lot about their amazing artistry & talent ❣❣❣
This group of guys from Home Free have reached legendary status in their ability to crossover to so many genres and do them with exquiste capablity. They literally have covered nearly 10 genres and do justice with all of them. They entertain at a very high level and don't put out junk.
From what I understand Rob was actually trained in Opera. They made me cry the first time I heard it. Truly enjoyed watching your reaction to this song.
This performance didn't surprise me in any way. I knew it was only a matter of time before one or both of them tackled an opera selection. After hearing the power and beauty of their voices in the context of Home Free, it's not a huge leap to imagine this performance. Rob studied classical music in college and Austin's musical theater background is a solid basis for opera. There is nothing vocally Home Free can't do. Sometimes collectively, sometimes individually. They are like a box of chocolates. The variety and strength of their musicality is mind blowing. Rob and Austin crushed this. I've hear this aria performed by people who sing opera professionally and Rob and Austin's performance for me was more relatable and beautiful. They should be so proud. It brought me to tears, as well. Thanks for a great reaction.
Austin was not a surprise considering his take on Bring Him Home, but ROB!! I know he had training but...HOLY COW!!
I think they can stop calling themselves "country" singers. They and the rest of the Home Free guys can basically sing anything. And they have. Butts Remix to Nessun Dorma. Amazing talent. And what a great reaction from you. Your face when Rob took off was priceless.
I told you it's amazing. This was an absolutely mind blowing performance. These talented guys completely nailed it.
Thank you, I didn't want to be the only one in tears. They are fantastic!
They both have had classical training. Rob studied opera in university but not done in over 15 years. Rob said he played this for his dad on Fathers Day and his dad cried. Completely understand because I did too
This one caught me off guard. One word to describe it...Amazing!! Your reaction is how I felt. Keep these coming
These guys are not “average” country singers. Both of them studied musical performance in college. It shows.
Absolutely beautiful! Gave me chills and tears to my eyes! Love Austin and Rob! Just love Home Free!
Yay! So glad you listened to it. I was sure you’d love it. ❤
Yes, they nailed it! And I positively loved your reaction.
Respect that you understand how Amazing this really is. Yes, I read that Mr. Rob studied Opera in college. But had not sang it in about 15 years. Listening to this performance, I am thinking, yeah, maybe not in public, but Mr. Rob has been secretly singing somewhere to somebody. 😊
Dave what a great reaction. Your reaction enhanced my pleasure at this incredible performance!
Rob was trained in and singing opera about 16 years ago, from what I've seen mentioned in other reactions to this. It is perfection in my book.
There weren't enough facial expressions to adequately cover this work by Rob & Austin, but you hit them all and then some. 😀 Your reactions never let me down, Dave... and this song was just beyond.
Oh my GOODNESS!!! I love Opera and this was perfection!! Thank you for sharing your reaction.
I was reading comments on their video and someone who spoke the language said that not only their vocal performance, but even their pronunciation of it was perfection.
Your voice is so rich and beautiful. Your reaction was so heartfelt.
Beautiful reaction, Dave.
Austin sang pretty, but Rob sang masterfully!
I'm sitting here with my mouth open. How beautiful! Your reaction was so heartfelt, I loved it!
Thank you!!!❤
OMG you might just be my favourite reactor EVER...for you to be able to appreciate ALL genres to tears is absolutely amazing!!! LOVE you, Dave (in a totally non-creepy way)!!!
This represents two opera singers sing country! Absolutely Amazing!!
Right there with you, bro.
Dave, always enjoy your reactions! Home Free and Dave make an incredible combination!
I knew they are good singing in their group...I had no idea they had THAT in them! Splendid!
I was crying like a baby when I first heard this. They are fantastic! If we ever need proof that our guys can sing anything, we have it.🐝🤗❤️
It's a glorious thing to see such talent on display. Austin is great but Rob is magnificent.
Awesome reaction! Your face is SO expressive, love it!
Speaking of "country" singers showcasing themselves in opera. I believe Tennessee Ernie Ford studied opera and sang an aria or two. I know he sang more than Big Bad John and I Owe My Soul To The Company Store.
Rob has the physique for opera. Large chest, great for breath control and singing those beautiful notes. Austin is no slouch, but the richness and depth to Rob's voice was astounding.
Dave, this was the 4th of 5th time I’ve watched them perform this and I’m still floored but watching you watch/listen to this was almost as moving. Thanks for your reaction/analysis.
A wonderful reaction to a wonderful performance.
Magnificent!!💗💗
In the BTS video Rob and Austin both said they studied opera in college. Rob also said he sang this for his father on Father's Day. I was hoping you would react to this. Mesmerizing! No genre is off limits.
The ear knows when it hears a trained operatic voice. Rob seems to be in the same tradition as Luciano Pavarotti. Very impressive on this piece. If what I am saying is over the top, I am sorry but to me Rob seems as though he could sing opera anywhere and receive standing ovations.
Wow Dave...I didn't realize you appreciated opera this much. I totally agree with your reaction on this. These guys from HomeFree never stop amazing me at the versatility and high level of talent each has individually. And then put them together and you have group perfection! 😎
Oh yeah. I have a bunch of opera reactions haha.
Breathtaking wasn't it Dave? When their video dropped my mouth fell open, I literally froze and the tears started falling. I've said this elsewhere and I'll say it here too. I adored Luciano Pavarotti and this was always his signature piece. Rob's and Austin's performance was sheer perfection.
Your face says it all. I still cry listening to them sing this.
OK, I'm shocked. I would have thought, as care free, fun loving, and ' tongue in cheek ' as Home Free can be at times (Butts Medley/Remix, and that type of music) that this was going to be one of those " it's so bad, its good" type of renditions . I was so wrong, it is so good it is great. Thank you Dave for finding this.
I am not a big opera fan so I don't know all the technicalities of this particular genre of music, but I am a Home Fry and I certainly enjoyed listening to Rob and Austin singing this. I know that some of the reactors to Home Free are opera singers and I am waiting for them to react to this. I certainly enjoy all your reactions to our boys in Home Free and your personal insights. The Home Fries have all ways said that Home Free are not just country singers but cover all genres of music and did they ever prove that here.
Absolutely incredible! They just showed their high level of technical skills with their voices!!!!!! Totally amazing!!! Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!! 💜💜
BRAVO! BRAVO! BRAVO!
BEAUTIFUL MASTERPIECE!!
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Just WOW 🤩 That was spectacular 👏👏👏. I think they did more than “try”
Please react to the Gaither Vocal Band singing “Let Freedom Ring” live at Carnegie Hall. You will not regret it!
Can’t wait to see your reaction (get the tissues)😢
I’ve been watching your channel- sporadically- about a year (coming off the pandemic who the hell really knows 🤦♀️)
Today I learned (saw an older reaction of yours in my feed) you are a digital artist.
(Yo!!!! Damn! Do you ever discuss Art??? - I would be so up for that!??)
I also learned you are an opera fan (far more technically versed than I am)
And that Rob and Austin are so not afraid to stretch. That their love of making music leads them into a wider apprehension of the musical arts. They were sooooo good! It’s easy to go too far, and to go Not Far Enough. They were careful in their choices- how they sustained, how they blended, vibrato control, emotive expression, timbre, tone…..
It really bears a few re-watches on their channel- and I’m so happy I tuned in today!
Thanks!!
Fantastic 💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I went back and listened to Pavarotti and Bocelli's renditions and as for me, I enjoyed Rob and Austin's cover every bit as much.
It never hurts to do a little research. I found the lyrics, Italian and English together. Also the story behind the song. That makes it so much more interesting. Thanks for your excellent review.❤️😊
One of the loveliest reactions ever, from one of the loveliest reactors ever.
Your tears are my tears. I cried along with you. This performance fills me up with joy. It was so moving.
Can we all agree this man has the best reaction to this song EVER!!!!
Breathtaking. Goosebumps! Perfecto!
I've watched many reactions to this version already, and left many comments. But to you and your reaction, I'm not gonna talk about Rob and Austin this time. I'm gonna talk about you and your reaction.. LOL !! I had to laugh at your response. You started what... 10 sentences and didnt finish any of them and then you asked, " You know what I mean though right? " LOL !! Sometimes you're so funny. Even though you're not trying to be..❤
Beautiful reaction!! The guys did an amazing job
Fantastic Reaction Dave! And Bravo to Rob and Austin's Magnificent Performance!
You got that right about them sounding near perfect! I already knew that Austin has the chops being he majored in musical theater and hearing him sing “Bring Him Home” from Les Mis”, but Rob really brought it like I’ve never hear before. I thought “End of the Road” was brilliant and his vocals were excellent, but this blew my mind the first time I watched it. Great reaction and commentary, Dave!
Italian. And they both pronounce and enunciate beautifully
I love your reaction! You did this justice. I would love for all of Home Free to come back singing the quartet from the Marriage of Figaro.
Ohh wow!! Stunning.. beautiful ❤
I felt sure they could perform operatic works successfully - but they blew me away here too, Dave. I want more!!!
Oh my goodness you made me cry more than our guys did😢 didn't they do amazingly well!!! I don't know opera but they moved my little ole country heart 💟
I don’t think I took a breath through this whole song. Truly amazing, but then again it’s Home Free boys. Great reaction.
STUNNING, UNEXPECTED AND WONDERFUL!
Rob and Austin have a standing ovation from me exactly.
Thank you for what you do know about opera. So positive about what you heard. We all have had chills and I cry every time I hear it!
Dave I agree 👍 💯. Bless you're heart ❤ my friend, and thank you 😊.
That has to be one of the best reactions I’ve ever seen!
You brought me to tears with your passion. Wow!!!!
I humbly thank you .....
this was very beautiful reaction too.. Iam crying everytime I listen it.. and I can tell it goes rather lot's at my earphones.. I do love opera
I just knew how much you would enjoy this beautiful performance. It fits well
with your tender, emotional side that comes out when you relate things about
your wife and children. Thanks so much for doing this and be safe and well.