Shoot me if you like, but their version is better than the original. The incredible thing about Home Free is they are just as clean and crisp live. It’s really quite astonishing. Their harmonies and vocals are pure magic.
Their harmonies with these lyrics gives me chills! So much deep meaning in those lyrics. Props to John Meyer for the lyrics, and Home Free for their interpretation. Thanks for the reaction!
One of the things I have come to truly love and appreciate about this group is their artistry in their interpretation of a lyric. This is a beautifully written song to begin with but somehow HF stripped it down further and left me feeling reflective, sorrowful, cleansed and evening uplifted at the end. Just moving in the simplicity of their harmonies and the steady, uncomplicated rhythm (actually, that beat contributed most to why I didn’t feel torn apart when the song ended.) I’m rambling but this is one of my favorites of theirs & it always leaves me feeling in awe of their talent and insight. Glad you gave it a listen.
1st time I heard these guys sing this I cried. Thinking of all the broken families and relationships etc. " Never look down on someone unless you're admiring thier shoes or helping them back up"
Sang this in an audition for a fourteen-piece acapella choir. Started at the top and sang Tim's, Chance's, and Rob's parts through the first chorus. That's all they needed to hear... I got the part! 👍🏼😁😎
John Mayer is a master lyricist. Home Free's arrangement, vocals and exquisite harmonies were on point. I really appreciate Adam's simple heartbeat rhythm and the cinematography was beautiful. Love to hear your insights at the end.
Loved your reaction. I have to say this is one of my favorite Home Free songs they have done. Although Helplessly Hoping, Mayday, End of the Road, Auld Lang Syne & Do You Hear What I Hear are right up there with it. Looking forward to your future reactions & hope you have a great weekend.
Wow oh wow! I listen every day to Home Free, hear their songs over and over. They are my go-to guys! So the oh wow is for you! Your deep and insightful and soul-searching words truly impressed me. That's where I come from too, look at yourself first or at least as much as the other person. Thanks so much for your great reactions. Keep them coming! We'll be here!
Doesn't matter what genre of music I listen to, there are some musicians/singers or just bits of music that literally give me chills. Home Free does this with several of their songs or versions of a song.
This is the reason why I listen to your process. Most reviewers talk about how great the performance was and how much they liked it. Anyone with ears, should already know that, unless you're related to Helen Keller and carry her genes. You go right into the message and promote the peace this country is missing. I worked in six different prisons for 25 years and if I could have blasted my I-Pod on the compound, I bet I could have save five of the 35 lives that I watched taken. I'm now off my soap box, God Bless
This has got to be one of my favorite reactions of yours due to the meaningful comments. I played their song for my 83 year old dad who recently had a stroke. He has been a preacher all my life, and it truly touched him. He listened to it every day for the four days I visited him after he came home. I also played your reaction just so he could hear your words of encouragement. Thank you.
Great commentary. That song is absolutely beautiful. The lyrics likely mean different things to different people. My mama is slipping away from me right now. Stage 4 Cancer. For me, I love that her blood is me. May the circle be Unbroken. Family is everything to me.
John Mayer is such a fantastic songwriter, those lyrics sparked some great insights from you. Of course, HF took it to the top with the haunting harmonies and simple, but inspired rhythm from Adam.
You share your insight and perspective about, not just the music, but life in your reaction videos...(where I grew up they would have said "you sure can preach, young man"). This song speaks so much to responsibility in life and sometimes our questioning about what is my part in a situation... can I change something, do I want to change something, will it make a difference. Certainly makes me think...
I love this one - beautiful singing, but also some very thoughtful lyrics. One of Home Free's many talents, I've always felt, is picking great songs to do their own versions of, songs that in many cases I hadn't heard before (being British and out of touch) but which I fell in love with anyway.
A masterful song by John Mayer with the beautiful harmonies of Home Free make a powerful combination. So many questions to reflect on. I loved your insight and comments, especially “You’ve got to clean out your own closet first.” My favorite Home Free songs are the ones that carry a deeper message. Thanks for your reaction.
I really enjoyed the reaction on this one, it’s one of my favorite covers of theirs. It’s a great song by John Mayer. I’ve been a fan of Home Free for several years. I envy you your journey hearing all of these great songs for the first time. Enjoy the ride, brother.
You might want to check out Home Free’s version of Keith Urban’s, “Blue Ain’t Your Color”, it’s done with a Motown flair. Also, Dreamer, Remember This, & Dive Bar Saints, are newer ones from their latest album. And just for fun, Hillbilly Bone. Thanks!
What I like about your reactions is I can almost see the lyrics and the music as it affects you. And then your comments on the "story"of the song are spot on. Keep it up! And Thank you.
I think the age in which you figure this out is key. Often times it is far too late to even attempt to fix yourself, life seems to repeat patterns as you get older.
I finally broke down and got 2nd row tickets to Homefree in Charleston SC and it was FUCKING amazing. They are BETTER live than their albums. Go see them, trust me.
I love this song. I was adopted as a small child. My birth father walked away and my mom was not capable of taking care of her children. This song makes me wonder about who my parents were and about my brothers and sister. The family that adopted me - most of us do not have a relationship. I am the "black sheep" of the family. Have been for 31 years (tomorrow) after our Mother passed away. I do have a niece from by biological mothers side and her mom, my half sister who I am close with. I do have 3 half brothers . I heard one of them is dead, I have met one of them a few times but I freak him out because I resemble our mother very much and the other one is a manipulator and user. I cut off contact with him. I met my biological dad about 15 years ago and he wants nothing to do with me. He has 3 other children who are my half siblings, I have met my sisters and we have gotten together a handful of times but I have not met my brother. This song really touches me because I don't have any of those answers. I don't know my back story.
Love this from them Another one is helplessly hoping cover Btw i heard ya in another video saying the beat boxer in pentatonix really good and he is but check out adam rupps of home free concert "drum" solo you will be amazed
This is a song that makes you stop and think about the life you've led, verses the life you want to live. Can you make those changes? I believe if you work at it and pray about it, anything is possible if you want it bad enough. Thank you. I have to also agree with all of the points you made.
I honestly believe we are incapable of lasting change outside of Jesus Christ and that can’t come u til we recognize the need that we have. Fortunately, we can do all things in Christ!
Love your reactions to anything Home Free...Out of curiosity, have you listened to any of their live performances (besides from the Sing Off)? Granted those depend on the quality of the person recording, but they sound great live too. :D Happy to hear what you have to say about these guys.
I may be late to the game, and you may have already reacted, but you’d enjoy Home Free’s cover of “The Gambler,” their tribute to the late great Kenny Rogers!
{aka} DJ Whisper ~ I missed it. 😥 I screwed up :( Now I live through everyone else I watch sing here. I made poor choices on through my life. Made a demo tape and it never went any further, my fault.....I missed the chance. I watch these reaction video's and I know my shit! I get mad at myself often....nothing I can do now....to old to fix it....missed the bus 😣 All I pray for now is to be able to sing in God's choir when I get there. Subscribed
I love your serious reaction comments at the ends of the songs. I like the fun stuff, too, but it's easy to tell that you "know your stuff" musically, but also that you have a good understanding of people and life in general. Thank you again. I've seen on almost every one of these reactions, so far, that many people have asked you to react to this one, and I'm reiterating that--especially since we're getting so close to Christmas now... "Do You Hear What I Hear?" ua-cam.com/video/wIQQDYaoWpc/v-deo.html Adam arranged this, and wrote the introduction as well. After you hear what Tim does in that one, you may want to queue this one up, as well. It's not Home Free. However, it IS Tim...and Peter Hollens, and you really shouldn't miss it... "Misty Mountains" (from The Lord of the Rings--Cover by Tim Foust & Peter Hollens) ua-cam.com/video/yb2HR47npEU/v-deo.html If you'd like to see a bit about the history of the group, and a little insight into who and where they are now (for one thing, I'm sure you will have noticed by now that there was a change in singers...which happened in 2016), I wrote an article about them that's posted on my on website. There's also a vocal range chart that you might like. You can find them at the following links, if you're interested. Home Free--A Brief History lindawing.net/arts/music/home-free-a-brief-history/ Home Free--Vocal Ranges--Chart lindawing.net/2019/03/20/home-free-vocal-ranges-chart/
This is my first time to hear them sing this. The words … made me reflect on our childhood and how each one of us are today. {I think that last sentence was grammatically incorrect..} Some succeeded in overcoming the blood.
Since my wife died in 2016 I find strength through music. I find it here in both the music and your comments. That comfort comes from different kinds of music such as "I want to know what love is " by Foreigner another is Bonnie Keen with "I will go on," You should listen to Bonnie Keen ua-cam.com/video/WsOmIkgwdBw/v-deo.html
I think it is their latest - Everybody Walkin' This Land - a way powerful and spiritual statement about our common humanity. Is so, so timely given the pandemic, the murder of George Floyd and the way it broke the flood gates, and the attack on the Capitol. Giive it a listen.
Shoot me if you like, but their version is better than the original. The incredible thing about Home Free is they are just as clean and crisp live. It’s really quite astonishing. Their harmonies and vocals are pure magic.
I agree with you 100%
Their harmonies with these lyrics gives me chills! So much deep meaning in those lyrics. Props to John Meyer for the lyrics, and Home Free for their interpretation. Thanks for the reaction!
One of the things I have come to truly love and appreciate about this group is their artistry in their interpretation of a lyric. This is a beautifully written song to begin with but somehow HF stripped it down further and left me feeling reflective, sorrowful, cleansed and evening uplifted at the end. Just moving in the simplicity of their harmonies and the steady, uncomplicated rhythm (actually, that beat contributed most to why I didn’t feel torn apart when the song ended.) I’m rambling but this is one of my favorites of theirs & it always leaves me feeling in awe of their talent and insight. Glad you gave it a listen.
1st time I heard these guys sing this I cried. Thinking of all the broken families and relationships etc.
" Never look down on someone unless you're admiring thier shoes or helping them back up"
And they sound just like this live. Clean, crisp, beautiful harmonies with a back beat that will make professional drummers jealous.
John Mayer is utter brilliance, and so are Home Free!
Beautiful song by John Mayer, but this version is even better than original. Just love all of these guys, but, OMG! Love Tim.
Sang this in an audition for a fourteen-piece acapella choir. Started at the top and sang Tim's, Chance's, and Rob's parts through the first chorus. That's all they needed to hear... I got the part! 👍🏼😁😎
John Mayer is a master lyricist. Home Free's arrangement, vocals and exquisite harmonies were on point. I really appreciate Adam's simple heartbeat rhythm and the cinematography was beautiful. Love to hear your insights at the end.
Amen
Made allot of missteps forgive if I hurt anyone. Please forgive
John's amazing, deep lyrics, awesome Home Free's rich, harmonious, haunting version=🔥🔥🔥
Loved your reaction. I have to say this is one of my favorite Home Free songs they have done. Although Helplessly Hoping, Mayday, End of the Road, Auld Lang Syne & Do You Hear What I Hear are right up there with it. Looking forward to your future reactions & hope you have a great weekend.
It’s amazing how we can hear a song covered by HOME FREE, and hear the song as a message, a story, in a way we don’t always do by the authors
Wow oh wow! I listen every day to Home Free, hear their songs over and over. They are my go-to guys! So the oh wow is for you! Your deep and insightful and soul-searching words truly impressed me. That's where I come from too, look at yourself first or at least as much as the other person. Thanks so much for your great reactions. Keep them coming! We'll be here!
This song is one of my favorite covers they have done. I love your energy and truth with your reactions.
Listening to Home Free is a rabbit hole that always pulls me down. Such irresistible music.
I sure appreciate your reactions. So thoughtful and heartfelt. I can tell you have LIVED!
Doesn't matter what genre of music I listen to, there are some musicians/singers or just bits of music that literally give me chills. Home Free does this with several of their songs or versions of a song.
This is my favorite song by Home Free. Thanks for the cover. The beat boxing sounds like a heartbeat. It was so moving.!!!
This is the reason why I listen to your process. Most reviewers talk about how great the performance was and how much they liked it. Anyone with ears, should already know that, unless you're related to Helen Keller and carry her genes. You go right into the message and promote the peace this country is missing. I worked in six different prisons for 25 years and if I could have blasted my I-Pod on the compound, I bet I could have save five of the 35 lives that I watched taken. I'm now off my soap box, God Bless
Beautiful song with beautiful harmony!
This has got to be one of my favorite reactions of yours due to the meaningful comments. I played their song for my 83 year old dad who recently had a stroke. He has been a preacher all my life, and it truly touched him. He listened to it every day for the four days I visited him after he came home. I also played your reaction just so he could hear your words of encouragement. Thank you.
Home Free - Wake Me Up
My Church
Love Train
So much truth and done so beautifully.
You spoke words of wisdom and truth there. 👍
Great commentary. That song is absolutely beautiful. The lyrics likely mean different things to different people. My mama is slipping away from me right now. Stage 4 Cancer. For me, I love that her blood is me. May the circle be Unbroken. Family is everything to me.
John Mayer is such a fantastic songwriter, those lyrics sparked some great insights from you. Of course, HF took it to the top with the haunting harmonies and simple, but inspired rhythm from Adam.
You just spoke the truth god bless
I loved your comments about the meaning(s) behind the music.
You share your insight and perspective about, not just the music, but life in your reaction videos...(where I grew up they would have said "you sure can preach, young man").
This song speaks so much to responsibility in life and sometimes our questioning about what is my part in a situation... can I change something, do I want to change something, will it make a difference. Certainly makes me think...
The percussion sounds like a heart beat. This is so deep.
Two points: you have the best acoustic mix between your vocals and the song, and kudos for the proper use of "whomever".
This is so beautiful and so deep.
Such an awesome song. Talk about reaching inside to look at real life!
Love your comments from a Christian standpoint to this song.
I love this one - beautiful singing, but also some very thoughtful lyrics. One of Home Free's many talents, I've always felt, is picking great songs to do their own versions of, songs that in many cases I hadn't heard before (being British and out of touch) but which I fell in love with anyway.
A masterful song by John Mayer with the beautiful harmonies of Home Free make a powerful combination. So many questions to reflect on. I loved your insight and comments, especially “You’ve got to clean out your own closet first.” My favorite Home Free songs are the ones that carry a deeper message. Thanks for your reaction.
This is one of my favorite Home Free covers.
Thanks for your thoughts and comments.
One of my favorite Home Free songs. The words (tearful), the harmony (outstanding), the music/singing (perfect)!
Your comments on this video is why I subcribed to your channel...you sir are awesome keep going
Meaningful song , done in an amazing way...one of my favorite covers...they also do a great song "Thank God for This Woman Amen"
I really enjoyed the reaction on this one, it’s one of my favorite covers of theirs. It’s a great song by John Mayer. I’ve been a fan of Home Free for several years. I envy you your journey hearing all of these great songs for the first time. Enjoy the ride, brother.
This song is so wonderful and deep. Home Free does it perfectly. Thank you.
John Mayer wrote a classic with this one....legend !
You might want to check out Home Free’s version of Keith Urban’s, “Blue Ain’t Your Color”, it’s done with a Motown flair. Also, Dreamer, Remember This, & Dive Bar Saints, are newer ones from their latest album. And just for fun, Hillbilly Bone. Thanks!
I love this song. They do it so well
What I like about your reactions is I can almost see the lyrics and the music as it affects you. And then your comments on the "story"of the song are spot on. Keep it up! And Thank you.
They are just as impressive live! I love that you stop the video when you comment and back it up before starting again so you don’t miss anything.
Such an awesome message!! We need to determine how we will survive! Such a beautiful arrangement by HF
Bro, just found you. Your reaction is so pure and you let Home Free shine without talking on top of them. Thank you for that.
This is one of my favorites by Home Free. Such a poignant song.
It's a strong, powerful song. HF sang it well. Makes you think about a lot of things. Thanks! ^_^
Excellent reaction. You have a tender spirit.
Those of us who are Christians ought to know deep down, that we can change with the help of the Lord.
One of my favorites! 🥰😭🥰 Great and thoughtful reaction. ❤ Thank you Sir.
One I like that does not seem to get reacted to much is Children Go Where I Send Thee with Kenny Rogers.
They have raised the bar for A Capella groups.
I did an experiment. I love this song so I watched over 80 reactors. You are the best. Most genuine. Thank you I'm a sub.
you know a song gets to you, when you wanna talk about it afterward....
I think the age in which you figure this out is key. Often times it is far too late to even attempt to fix yourself, life seems to repeat patterns as you get older.
Change is almost always hard, and almost always worth the effort. Thank you DramaSydE.
Very well done.
This song speaks volumes to me and I assume it resonates with many other people.
I finally broke down and got 2nd row tickets to Homefree in Charleston SC and it was FUCKING amazing. They are BETTER live than their albums. Go see them, trust me.
One of my fav. vids on UTube...It
gets me every time..They did John
Mayer's great lyrics perfectly, with
heart & soul...Love your breakdown
as ever!💜
Great reaction, a usual.Thinking Out Loud/Let's Get It On is a great mashup they do. Seamless transitions. Video done in one shot❤❤
Loved this one! First time hearing. Another great reaction from you and very poignant words. Thanks brother!
Serious Respect to you sir. Thanks for reacting. Man of Constant Sorrow should be on the list. *edited... you are ahead of and in the game, my bad*
I love this song. I was adopted as a small child. My birth father walked away and my mom was not capable of taking care of her children. This song makes me wonder about who my parents were and about my brothers and sister. The family that adopted me - most of us do not have a relationship. I am the "black sheep" of the family. Have been for 31 years (tomorrow) after our Mother passed away. I do have a niece from by biological mothers side and her mom, my half sister who I am close with. I do have 3 half brothers . I heard one of them is dead, I have met one of them a few times but I freak him out because I resemble our mother very much and the other one is a manipulator and user. I cut off contact with him. I met my biological dad about 15 years ago and he wants nothing to do with me. He has 3 other children who are my half siblings, I have met my sisters and we have gotten together a handful of times but I have not met my brother. This song really touches me because I don't have any of those answers. I don't know my back story.
I watch a lot of reactions, but your assessment is so deep and meaningful. Thanks.
Love this from them
Another one is helplessly hoping cover
Btw i heard ya in another video saying the beat boxer in pentatonix really good and he is but check out adam rupps of home free concert "drum" solo you will be amazed
This is a song that makes you stop and think about the life you've led, verses the life you want to live. Can you make those changes? I believe if you work at it and pray about it, anything is possible if you want it bad enough. Thank you. I have to also agree with all of the points you made.
When you get a chance react to homefree guilty pleasure, you will not regret it.
I like your comments on this song, thanks
I am so gl;ad tp srr another HOME FREE reaction.. THASNK YOU
love your reaction and your philosophy...very encouraging...
This is so beautiful
Their acapella is so clear and unified that you almost forget that they don't have any instruments backing them, it's all oral.
again I like the cover better than the original!!
With the upcoming holidays, please react to "Do You Hear What I Hear", you will LOVE it!
😮😍😍😍Powerful 💜🥰✌🏽
Nice perspective and reaction.
Deep deep deep.......
This song is amazing live.
I honestly believe we are incapable of lasting change outside of Jesus Christ and that can’t come u til we recognize the need that we have. Fortunately, we can do all things in Christ!
You don't need no stinking recommendation. Pretty much they're all worth reacting to.
Thank you, I just watched you search your own soul,
Man they can sing! Awesome
Man of constant sorrow
Love your reactions to anything Home Free...Out of curiosity, have you listened to any of their live performances (besides from the Sing Off)? Granted those depend on the quality of the person recording, but they sound great live too. :D Happy to hear what you have to say about these guys.
Amen
I may be late to the game, and you may have already reacted, but you’d enjoy Home Free’s cover of “The Gambler,” their tribute to the late great Kenny Rogers!
You are wise.
{aka} DJ Whisper ~ I missed it. 😥 I screwed up :( Now I live through everyone else I watch sing here. I made poor choices on through my life. Made a demo tape and it never went any further, my fault.....I missed the chance. I watch these reaction video's and I know my shit! I get mad at myself often....nothing I can do now....to old to fix it....missed the bus 😣 All I pray for now is to be able to sing in God's choir when I get there. Subscribed
Mayday is another good one. :)
I love your serious reaction comments at the ends of the songs. I like the fun stuff, too, but it's easy to tell that you "know your stuff" musically, but also that you have a good understanding of people and life in general. Thank you again.
I've seen on almost every one of these reactions, so far, that many people have asked you to react to this one, and I'm reiterating that--especially since we're getting so close to Christmas now...
"Do You Hear What I Hear?"
ua-cam.com/video/wIQQDYaoWpc/v-deo.html
Adam arranged this, and wrote the introduction as well.
After you hear what Tim does in that one, you may want to queue this one up, as well. It's not Home Free. However, it IS Tim...and Peter Hollens, and you really shouldn't miss it...
"Misty Mountains" (from The Lord of the Rings--Cover by Tim Foust & Peter Hollens)
ua-cam.com/video/yb2HR47npEU/v-deo.html
If you'd like to see a bit about the history of the group, and a little insight into who and where they are now (for one thing, I'm sure you will have noticed by now that there was a change in singers...which happened in 2016), I wrote an article about them that's posted on my on website. There's also a vocal range chart that you might like. You can find them at the following links, if you're interested.
Home Free--A Brief History
lindawing.net/arts/music/home-free-a-brief-history/
Home Free--Vocal Ranges--Chart
lindawing.net/2019/03/20/home-free-vocal-ranges-chart/
If you haven't done it already, if say do Home Free's version of The O'Jays Love Train. It's a lot of fun.
This is my first time to hear them sing this. The words … made me reflect on our childhood and how each one of us are today. {I think that last sentence was grammatically incorrect..} Some succeeded in overcoming the blood.
Since my wife died in 2016 I find strength through music. I find it here in both the music and your comments. That comfort comes from different kinds of music such as "I want to know what love is " by Foreigner another is Bonnie Keen with "I will go on," You should listen to Bonnie Keen ua-cam.com/video/WsOmIkgwdBw/v-deo.html
The safe answer to which songs to do is all of them 😉
I think it is their latest - Everybody Walkin' This Land - a way powerful and spiritual statement about our common humanity. Is so, so timely given the pandemic, the murder of George Floyd and the way it broke the flood gates, and the attack on the Capitol. Giive it a listen.