Alright every comment that wasn’t on my shaven face so far is on my sitting down comment so let me make a clarifying comment 😝 My attempt was to educate people who didn’t know on how most videos are NORMALLY recorded, including (almost certainly) When a Man Loves a Woman. I wasn’t trying to claim that Austin is incapable of sitting down and singing, but it requires A) a lot of training, B) amazing physical talent and breath control, and C) a VERY different posture than the one I have while recording. Most people cannot do what Austin does. So yes, Austin is capable of sitting down and singing, and he can do it well. AND, most videos you see are not actually the same recording session as the audio. That’s all I was trying to say :) I apologize for any confusion my wording created

@shilohauraable

2 жыл бұрын

No confusion here! Maybe because my hubby & son have done recordings & videos. O WELL... 🙄

@SBQDawn

2 жыл бұрын

I'm in denial about the facial hair because I Love facial hair and Most Importantly it's none of my business what you do with it. sigh I need an ode to the facial hair and I'll be fine. *wink/chuckle

@megancooper1710

2 жыл бұрын

I know it’s not the right season (technically) but their song Snow Globe is amazing for showing off Tim not only in singing ability but he also co-wrote it too.

@nethanelmasters5170

2 жыл бұрын

Love how this group get their ladies involved with their videos. Adams wife is the only one i haven't seen at all.

@eacole72

2 жыл бұрын

They have some great behind-the-scenes videos they have released of their video shoots. Pre-Pandemic, they reserved these for Patrons on Patreon, but they have released some on KZread. You're right that they use the studio recording for the voices in the video. One of the best examples of this is Die a Happy Man. Austin will deliberately sing off key or out of his usual range (among other silliness), so that his lips sync up to the voice overlay.

Tim was not feeling well during the filming. That's why you don't really see him that much. Then the fact that he was being the guy's conscience. Austin's beautiful girlfriend Amberly was the bartender. Truly enjoyed watching your reaction to this song.

“You can’t just go from Tim to Austin!” I’m dying 😂 I also enjoyed Mason the Bason and the Stella interruption - thank you for another entertaining video!

Tim was sick during this and that why he basically keeps his distance from the rest of the guys. Fitting though, made him DD taking everyone's drinks, as Tim (& Rob) doesn't drink anymore. Love Amberly (Austin's lady) in there serving up the beverages. Lol. They do it up so well.

I wasn't one of the complainers, but just sayin' that Austin was sitting down in some of his own videos on his channel when he was belting the notes, and they were not done in the studio, they were done at his home. He might not actually have been doing it in the "When A Man Loves A Woman" video, but he CAN do it.

@minneyruth

2 жыл бұрын

When I watch "When a man loves a woman" he really looks like he's belting out those lyrics. His face gets red and I see veins in his head. 😅 I don't sing or know anything about it but that looked super real. 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️ idk but I need to know now. Lol

@Kuypers125

2 жыл бұрын

You know these guys all have sound recording booths in their homes right? In fact, in their "vault" series, they litterally show us how they sing under pre-recorded vocals in their music videos Then again, Unchained didn't require Austin hitting any impressive - for him - notes So it's entirely possible he can do all, or at least most of that song sitting down All Mortious was talking about Is that there is a reason Austin had to stand tall to hit the kind of notes he did in something like Bring Him Home

@shilohauraable

2 жыл бұрын

@@minneyruth Often times they DO sing while making the video, but they don't use the sound from the video. They sync the sound stage recording. So, if they look like they're singing, they probably are, but that's not what you're hearing. 🤗

@carinalindberg7377

2 жыл бұрын

Nope, Austin records the audio before the video is recorded.

@minneyruth

2 жыл бұрын

@@shilohauraable thank you 😊 I've always wondered about all that. They are so good that sometimes idk what the hell I'm hearing or seeing 😅

Austin frequently sings sitting down, if you look at his solo videos, he often sits on a stool. It takes a lot of abdominal fitness but he has that and he tends to sing with his whole body.

@susanhorn4325

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, Austin frequently sits in his solo videos and he can certainly sing sitting down…I’ve seen him do it in concert. However the audio you hear in the video was recorded separately in a studio set-up in his house…Tim recorded there during lockdowns. And the few times I’ve seen them record there in behind-the-scenes-type videos, they are standing.

Thank you for a fun reaction. The guys can really be goofy and so good with the music.

yes, what we are hearing is a studio recording but the reason their mouths usually fit what is being sung so well is that they do sing it while doing the video just so their mouth movements will match. From what I hear both Tim and Rob were a bit wild drinkers in the early days of Home Free. Both of them have since quit drinking. In live performances you will see at least one or two songs sung while they are sitting. I asked them several years ago if they use autotune and I was told no. Has it changed since then? I don't know.

This was wonderful; as usual... the Stella moment made me tear up... Stella looks exactly like my Bogart who went to Doggy Heaven many years ago! (Bo even had a green collar!!) Love and look for your Ella moments always.. Great reaction.. love this song and you. Thanks for all you do!

A video once again so hilarious!!! Home Free is amazing. 👏❤ Rob who sings it great again and goes back to the time when he and Tim had a lot of drinking nights.🤪😆 Tim's deep bass and who pays close attention to the other guys here 😉😅 Adam's incredible beatboxing, his dressing up and who is just so handsome again.🤗🥰 Chance who I think is so drunk that he sees the punching bag as a love. 🤣🤣 Austin with his girlfriend and the "naughty" moment. 😄🤭 The so good harmonies. Oh it's just so fantastically good and funny! If you're not feeling so great, watch Home Free and I'm sure it will get better soon.

They are just too much fun! 🤪🥴 I like the new look! 😊🥰

Thank you for pointing out that the audio is recorded separately before the video is recorded! And of course, Austin certainly CAN sing and belt while sitting down, he does it in concert after all. But like you said, it's NOT how this works. These guys do such an amazing job at "miming" that it's hard to distinguish, but that's because they have done it so many times and their profession is actually dependent on being on point and on time each and every time. It is what acapella is, right!? They also use some auto tune and they layer their vocals. As they say, it's the fun part of studio recording, that they have more options and free range. If we want it pure we go to see them live.

@terrichristenson432

2 жыл бұрын

They have been asked about using auto tune and their answer was no.

@carinalindberg7377

2 жыл бұрын

@@terrichristenson432 No, their answer was that they do use it occasionally, but very rarely. They have also said that it's part of the fun with studio recordings compared to live.

@sarahc2401

2 жыл бұрын

I've seen them live 5 times and I'm seeing them again in August. They always sound the same to me

@carinalindberg7377

2 жыл бұрын

@@sarahc2401 Well, I've seen them live 18 times and it's what they themselves have said in interviews.

@sarahc2401

2 жыл бұрын

@@carinalindberg7377 I wish I could see them live that much. Anyway I'm not disagreeing I'm just saying thats what I hear but I'm not a pro at hearing autotune to be fair, unless it plainly obvious when you hear someone live compared to studio.

Austin did musical theater as his major in college. He can reach those notes sitting. When A Man Loves A Woman was probably filmed by Amberly,his girlfriend, because I think it was a during the covid lockdown. He can reach those notes easily sitting. He's just that good. Loved seeing both dogs. I always enjoy your reactions.

@susanhorn4325

2 жыл бұрын

Amberly was at the video shoot for When A Man Loves A Woman for inspiration. However the video was professionally recorded and edited by the Bolo Brothers, a video production company in Nashville. You’re correct that it was during lockdown and the other guys weren’t there.

@nanadeborah8717

2 жыл бұрын

@@susanhorn4325 thank you. I didn't know exactly how it was recorded,but I know Amberly does a lot of videos. Again,thank you. These guys are always great.

I always love your reactions ❤️ and the dogs!! 🥰🥰

Austin sits a lot on his private channels as does Tim on his private requests.

This seems like a complete 180-degree turn from their version of "Honey, I'm Good" 😆

This is one of my favorite reactions fromyou and surprised I didn’t see it sooner considering this is also one of my favorite Home Free covers! I was dying when you did the comparison of Tim and Austin “ No left to turn” I straight up died crying 😂😭 Great Reaction Mortius!

Mortius, they did it again. Their arrangements are always so good. This one is nooooooo different. Tim going so dang deep & Rob yes he took the lead and carried it so well. Their video play was also very fun and watchable too. Glad you are adding this to you4r playlist ! I agree One-Man Band is just awesome !!! One of my favorites from 2021

Looking forward to your livestream next week. By the way, that is Adam Rupp's birthday. He looks great for a man turning 40. I have been lucky enough to be able to see Home Free twice this year. The are pure entertainers just like yourself. HAPPY Anniversary!

You explained this so well that I now understand how sitting down and singing works. I am really liking your clean shave 🙂

On Austin's own page he has videos that are recorded live and the guys do sit many times during the concert. He is that good. Tim also sits at a piano,plays and sings.

You look nice without the fur. The fur looks very nice on Ella (and Stella - thanks Mason). Austin, as someone else mentioned, trained in musical theater. While he may not be sitting for vocal recordings, he still sings while sitting when they are recording the video (they all do). Yes, a lot of training, amazing muscle control, phenomenal breath control, and sheer naked talent. I hope the "you have tried to break my idol" responses aren't too bad. Don't do it again. :-)

Loved your fun reaction! Now, you need to go back & watch this goofy video & all the silly stuff going on! I know it's difficult to react to the audio while watching their goofy shenanigans in the video, but they're really funny! I also like your hairless face!!! Happy Easter! 😊

Great reaction! I'm in agreement about One Man Band as it's my overall fav -- it's something in the vibe of it. Thanks for pointing out all the reasons I love these guys!

You totally hit that note 💯 ♥️

So much fun. Tim was trying to help the boys stay sober but that wasn’t working. Loved Chance loving the punching bag. Just too funny and so well sung! Loved your pups! 😀

This is such a fun video. Even with Tim sick it is still so creative.❤️

That last phrase from Tim at the very end of the song "Between A rock and a heartache", I did notice the interesting sounding vocalness there. I did pick up that there was a slight jump in pitch a little too suddenly which made it sound like there was some sort of audio put over the top (Timestamp: 18:14). Am I the only one that noticed that? Overall, amazing reaction and amazing performance by the guys!

Go watch Home Free preform live 'Go Rest High On That Mountain' while all 5 of them are sitting on Country Rebel's channel .. it will blow your mind how well they preform while sitting

During their Sing-Off competition, the performance was live and they sat down for at least the first portions of several songs (the entirety of one). Doesn’t seem to affect their vocal performance at all.

@susanhorn4325

2 жыл бұрын

They can all sing sitting down for sure. Sing Off performances are an excellent example and they do it in concert. However official videos, unless they are from a concert, are recorded track by track in a studio.

@officialmortius

2 жыл бұрын

Because they’re professionals that know how to sit in a way that doesn’t limit diaphragm control. Most people do not have that capability. Sitting naturally constructs the diaphragm unless you know how to counteract it

Love the clean shaven face! Tim is always impressive.

Voiceplay just dropped a song, And so has Geoff. Both will make your scream in delight I am so excited

I just love these men. They don't just sing like angels, they can ACT!! I love Tim as the annoyed DD. So, Mortius. You lost the facial hair. What's your sweetie think? Myself, I always thought kissing a man without a moustache was like eating an egg without salt. Good, but could be so much better.

Watch Home Free Live they sit a lot on stage (Tim say's it's their favorite thing) and they still hit the notes. having said that Of course they sing while filming and replace that track with the studio version .

You gotta love the guys, they're drunk lol.. Might I add Chance makes a great drunk.

I am having a senior moment and can't remember if I recommended you react to In the Blood by Home Free. Fabulous cover like also

Thank you ^_^

Yes, you did it.

Go Rest On That Mountain (Church Sessions) all five are sitting and singing into mics. It one of my favourites

Just discovered your channel and am LOVING it! Just wanted to recommend Peter Hollens as a great acapella artist. Specifically, 'Misty Mountains' by Peter Hollens, featuring Tim Foust. 😉👌

Tim was sick with the flu during the filming of this vid and a lot of his stuff was filmed separately from the other guys. It could be the editors spliced some stuff together that didn't quite match up to where Tim's background vocals were actually happening in the song. Just a guess, but I did notice what you were referring to. Good eye!

From the different times I've watched it Chance is doing the bass and Tim is harmony in the back ground most of the video

That was Damn close on the bass brother. 😁😁 love this one. Thank you for the video.

Ella!!Ella's!!! Stella!!!! Hi babies!!! Liking the clean face look Mortius!

I like the new look. It’s like I say to some of my fellow fire fighters once a year… “Who the heck is the new guy?”

I love Ella and Stella. Thanks for the good reaction, Mortius. You look different without the 'stache. I think you look better without it, but normally, I'm a full mustache and beard woman! Have a blessed Easter!

No idea if it was intentional or not, though Home Free are masters at weaving homages through their performances. But, geez, they have nailed the Oak Ridge Boys' sound from the late 70s, early 80s.

I love Ella and Stella!!

its a Fried G1 from Mortius although not great its there now we can call him Basstius

Hey, this is great, and I enjoyed your reaction. Now, you need to check out Voice Play's 'Dream On' and Geoff's 'Ain't No Sunshine...'. Both are exceptional!

Austin's gf is the bartender in this video.

I like watching Stella and Ella❤❤

Check out their cover of Blue ain't your color.

We’re did your mustache go ? Yes I see lol

Nice new look! When are you doing Voiceplay’s or Geoff’s newest.

@officialmortius

2 жыл бұрын

VoicePlay, this upcoming Saturday. Geoff, currently unknown, I’ve been at a bachelor party all weekend and haven’t gotten a chance to record it yet :)

@DravenGal

2 жыл бұрын

@@officialmortius That’s kinda funny, because I got married on Saturday! Anyway....Hope you had a great time! (That your wife would approve of)!

@officialmortius

2 жыл бұрын

@@DravenGal Congrats on the marriage!!!

@DravenGal

2 жыл бұрын

@@officialmortius Thank you! The wedding was fun and lovely and the mini-honeymoon was fabulous! We listened to lots of Voiceplay when driving around! LOL!

You need to watch the video of "Home Free - Colder Weather Memory Lapse". I guarantee you won't regret doing so!

Where'd Mortius go? Who's the 13 year old boy with his voice and pink tie?!? Lol!!! You shaved! Looks good! BTW...Tim was mime singing... didn't know the song...so, moving his mouth like he was "singing" along with the other guys! So fun!

What? Music videos aren't live? I'm crushed.

Hi Ella!

You should do a reaction to Geoff Castelucci's new video for "Ain't No Sunshine" as well as my personal favorite Home Free video, "Man of Constant Sorrow."

A bit off-topic. How do I find HomeFree fan's discord??

What tie knot is that? Don't think I've ever seen it before. I can only do the half Windsor...the only knot I've been taught.

@officialmortius

2 жыл бұрын

It’s an original creation of mine! Maybe I’ll do a tutorial on it some time. I think I’m calling it the Reverse Windsor because it’s tied very similarly, but you tie it with the tail, and kinda backwards

YOU NEED TO CHECK-OUTVOICE PLAYS COVER OF DREAM ON!!!!!!!!!!!

Mortius, PLEASE PLEASE check out home free's skit, "songs that didn't make the cut" I promise everything that you won't be disappointed and you'll have a laugh with being blown away at it.

Just heard a new song by Pentatonix, Be my eyes. Kirsten is lead on it and I think you will have a lot to react to In this one. You played with your mustache more.

Tim, no longer drinks alcohol any more. What made you shave?

Something's different. Did you get new glasses or something?

I like the new look. I think you look younger.

I think in the first past you hit it,

How do they sing so well when they're that bombed?🙃

@barbarakennedy2667

2 жыл бұрын

Simple, they were not drunk, they were acting.

Tim can fill in on drums to help Adam out.

Only took 9:30 for him to get to Tim's "way down deep"......

The no facial hair is very weird to look after seeing you with it for so long.

@officialmortius

2 жыл бұрын

I say the same thing every time I look in a mirror 😂

@barbarakennedy2667

2 жыл бұрын

You look great with or without the beard.

Vou didn't but that note in any way.. lol

@officialmortius

2 жыл бұрын

I think I was closer to hitting the note than you were to typing that comment correctly 😆 /lh

@pop-sd8cq

2 жыл бұрын

@@officialmortius maybe it's BC I am actually blind.. BC I am..

Austin's "lockdown" songs, filmed in his home by his gf, are clearly not produced the way you describe. And in most of them, he's sitting down. Are you trying to tell me that Unchained Melody was dubbed??

@susanhorn4325

2 жыл бұрын

Austin’s solo songs are recorded in a studio set-up in his house. The recordings were produced by Steven Martinez at the beginning of his solo journey and are now being done by Sebastian with the final mix by Steven. All of his Home Free tracks during lockdown were recorded there and Tim also recorded at Austin’s during lockdown. The audio you hear in Unchained Melody was recorded separately from the video (though he was probably singing in the video which is why it looks “live”.)

@Ingrid_Haendel

2 жыл бұрын

@@susanhorn4325 Exactly - I've seen quite a few of his private instagram stories were you can see that it is done exactly as you describe!

@patriciamcl54

2 жыл бұрын

@@susanhorn4325 Thanks for the information, though I had understood that Steven was only producing the "proper" videos (Rest of my Life, Earn it, If I met You Now, Take the Night off) and that the production equipment was not installed at Austin's house at the beginning. I may be quite wrong about this! But there are recordings which are clearly not dubbed, if only because there are occasional tiny flaws in technique which no producer would be able to resist correcting. I'm thinking of the songs for patrons eg Love Song for a Vampire. There are others where Sebastien is clearly following Austin's lead, watching him like a hawk! which must be difficult to pretend - the piano is clearly not recorded separately.

@susanhorn4325

2 жыл бұрын

@@patriciamcl54 When Austin started his solo project, Steven was his roommate and he recorded/produced all of Austin’s music, both the covers and originals. I believe it was Steven’s equipment as he was an up and coming producer at the time. After Steven bought his own house Austin would go there to record. Steven got so busy that Austin was having trouble scheduling enough time with him so he started recording with Sebastian. I believe Austin has purchased equipment (or some of it could be Seby’s) because they still record at Austin’s house. I am fairly sure Steven still produces the final version of the audio for all the solo music because sometimes Austin or Amberly make references to waiting on the file from Steven before they can release the latest cover to the superfans. This description applies ONLY to the music released on Austin’s KZread channel (and streaming platforms for his originals). You are correct that the video messages/songs that are arranged through his website for individual people ARE recorded live with a stationary camera, probably in one take. Since reactors don’t do reactions to those informal videos I guess it didn’t occur to me to include them in the discussion. When they film the videos Austin is singing and Seby is playing the piano which is why it looks so real but that’s not the audio you hear. They record the video several times and line up the files to edit them into the final video. Seby probably still takes his cues from Austin and therefore needs to watch him so they are in sync. I’m not sure how/when they record the piano track but I know other instrumentation can be added separately (like the steel guitar in Earn It).

@patriciamcl54

2 жыл бұрын

@@susanhorn4325 Thanks.

I get he is supposed to comment but it gets ridiculous when he doesn't even listen long enough. He stops it too much.

You produced a sub-harmonic. It is only sort of cheating.

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Hi Mortius... They do sing the song in the video.. They play their recording and the sing with it. They don't lip sink it. Just letting you no..We do love your reactions... But you paused in this one way to much...

Mortius, I like your thoughts but you really take it a little too far. I really want to hear a little more song and a little less commentary.

When it takes 21 minutes to react to a 3 minute song, you talk way too much. Pausing every 5 seconds to explain what we can all see and hear is a disservice to your subscribers. That's why I'm not one of them.

@officialmortius

2 жыл бұрын

“To explain what we can all see and hear” You know the reason a lot of people like my content is because they DON’T already know the things I’m talking about, right? Because my content is accessible and educational to even those with zero prior musical knowledge? Here’s a lesson for you that everyone needs to learn at some point in their life: if you assume assume that everyone’s experience is the exact same as yours, then your perception of the world will be very shallow.