Shoutout to Marcello Bass for predicting this week's reaction! I really enjoyed giving my input and analysis on this iconic a cappella song -- Home Free couldn't have done a better job with it, and what a joy it is to hear Avi joining in on the fun. Avi and Tim sure make a killer bass duo, don't they? Home Free fans have been waiting for me to give Tim his Pit Viper status, and I'm happy to say that he earned it big time here -- have fun watching and keep the suggestions coming!

Right off the top, Tim starts off with a rich voice, but then Avi, oooo Avi, comes in with his velvety, chocolaty rich "and it makes a fiery ring" voice and gives you goose bumps on top of goose bumps.🤗 And then Austin comes in with a breath of fresh air. The beat boxing on this song is EPIC and one of the best in my book. I've heard Tim and Avi have been friends for quite some time and Tim mentored Avi as he was growing vocally. Did you notice Tim and Avi never hit low notes at the same time, they take turns. And the length of Tim's sustain on that last note without breaking or cracking. WOW! Also notice at the end of the song Avi smiles and changes his beanie to a cowboy hat. LOVE IT!!

Dude, I just came across your content. As someone who has sung my whole life, I have to tell you that your voice is ridiculous. In the best way. You could easily sing any of the stuff you're reacting to. I hope you understand how uncommon that is. Bravo.

Tim held that last note for about 15 - 16 seconds...the amount of air needed for that is INSANE ! Others can Hit that note but only for 1 - 5 seconds, Geoff can sustain that note for about 8 seconds but Tim can KEEP it there for just under 20 seconds. PS: I think you would like the Peter Holien and Tim Faust's version of Misty Mountains , Peter layed down 128 tracks for 64 tracks each Tim was also 2,000 Miles away doing a shoot so he did this on his downtime and at the End of the vid watch his shoulders as the camera is about to be shaken to pices.

Can we have an all-bass quartet of you, Avi Kaplan, Geoff, and Tim from Home Free?

This is the beauty of Country bass singers; many have a big vocal range, can switch octaves going from chest, mixed, head, and falsetto all without degrading their vocal quality... Tim is truly a master at this.

IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN "MISTY MOUNTAINS" WITH TIM FAUST AND PETER HOLLENS. TIM GOES EVEN LOWER WITH THAT GROWL. HE LITERALLY MAKES THE CAMERA SHAKE.

Not sure if you already know this, but it is the beat boxer,Adam, is the engineer that puts it all together, as well as the guy who arranges a lot of the songs. He is absolutely amazing!

Fun reaction brother 🔥

I love how smooth Tim and Avi's voices blend toward the end. Absolutely beautiful

The best cover to hear Tim go from the top of his range to the bottom in a few seconds is Home Free's cove of Do You Hear What I Hear. It is probably my favorite cover by Home Free.

If you are looking for an awesome technically harmonious one, try Home Free's cover of Helplessly Hoping. The only negative I have about that one is that it is WAY too short! It leaves you wanting more!

Maybe you could do you’re a mean one mr grinch by Voiceplay? A lot of potential pit viper moments in that one

Late to this party, but for me, Avi's sound is like sitting in a log cabin, with snow falling outside, in front of a fabulous stone fireplace, sipping the best cup of hot chocolate you have ever tasted... Even his polyphonic whistle tones are fabulous.

On the Sing Off it was this same song that he hit the F1 & made the judges (and probably most of the audience) need to change their underwear when he hits the F1. I love the symbolism of Avi at the end of the song when Tim hits the note and Avi takes off one hat for the other. (Most people don't catch that). LOVE your reactions and technical explanations! As a side note, VoicePlay was in that same season of the Sing Off. The judges had commented that Tim was the only TRUE bass in the competition that season. Geoff Castellucci was technically a baritone that could occasionally hit the lower octaves. AFTER the competition, Tim worked with Geoff & some of the other baritones on how to hit & sustain the low growl notes without hurting themselves. Geoff even says something to that effect on one of his tutorial vids on YT. I would love to hear Avi, Tim and you do some kind of a trio. Y'all could read the phonebook & it would sound amazing! There is just something about a bass voice that makes my heart get all twitterpated. Keep up the great work. Not sure if you have reacted to Avi's solo Change On the Rise. (I'll go thru your vids to see if you have). If you haven't, that's another one that I think you'll like. Edit: so I saw that you did the cover of his Change on the Rise (which I LOVED). So I guess wouldn't be a first time hearing reaction. Still think it would be great to hear your technical analysis of it. I love how you break it down for us!

Peter.... there is something just soooooo right about a "bass voice" like yours doing a reaction to this song.... please, please do more of these....luvin' it!

Two for the price of one with this song with Tim and Avi. Throw in your great voice and it's a real bass bonanza! ❤️👏

Great analysis! Home Free’s “Folsom Prison Blues” is somehow even more insane; I’d love to see an analysis of that if you’re ok with it!

Ooh, Home Free’s cover of Elvira with the Oak Ridge Boys is incredible, you should definitely check it out if you haven’t already.

I know it’s a good reaction when it takes me almost 30 minutes to listen to an 18 minute review of a 3 minute song I frequently play on repeat because of all my rewinding for the new stuff.

Loved in the sing-off version when Austin leans on Tim when he's hitting the last note.

I would really like to know, how low Tim is going in the live version "Honey I'm good" live version "Tim's vibration". You should be the best expert to enlight me. Hope you react to that, it's a little wild.

I love their cover of do you hear what i hear. All the vocals are good but tims base and growls are a plenty🌹

Man, Tim's runs are insane. I love them so much, effortless and smooth and perfect for the song.

Avi has such a beautiful tone to his voice, wonderfully smooth and warm ❤

Oogie boogie man by Voiceplay!

Please do a reaction of Geoff's sixteen tons!!! 🥺😭

Hey Peter, when you said that Avi’s bass voice is like warm chocolate, that’s what I always say every time I hear him sing. Glad you noticed that.

There are so many songs from pentatonix and home free to appreciate the arrangements and voices of Tim and of course Avi 🙌🏻. Great reaction!

I regularly say that Avi's voice is like a warm chewy fudge brownie. Slightly underbaked, sticks to your teeth, deep and rich and oh so satisfyingly chocolate and slightly bitter and perfectly sweet and full.

Man, hitting notes like that C2 whatever it is makes me feel like a living subwoofer, but Avi just does it so effortlessly AFTER RIFFING DOWN FROM THOSE HIGHER NOTES. It's so challenging to do that. Granted that's way closer to the bottom of my range than his, but it's still a low note any way you slice it. Honestly though, the thing about this particular arrangement that really sold me was Austin's (I believe that's his name?) intro. Such a good example of a beautiful, warm, powerful-yet-smooth tenor. Man was painting with his voice here. I think what impresses me more about the growl Tim does is less that he's growling a G1 and more that he holds it for so long, powerful and steady lol. I'm not sure if you're looking specifically for impressive bass recommendations or just good vocal arrangements in general, but I'd definitely recommend Pentatonix singing Hallelujah for a fantastic display of vocals (and a fantastic arrangement) in general and Geoff Castellucci singing Sixteen Tons if you want some ridiculous bass... and a fantastic display of vocals and in general haha. Thanks for the video man. May the bass be with you lmao.

I'd like to get your take on Home Free's cover of "Folsom Prison Blues" as well. I'm really enjoying the content. Well done sir.

This song marked my transition from PTX to Home Free, and I never looked back. The vibes I get from VoicePlay and Home Free are amazing! Don't get that from PTX. I read somewhere that Avi didn't know how to do growls, and Tim was teaching him before they recorded this. You can see Avi's look of triumph when he does it! 🔥😍. They both have very warm voices, and I love that! Well, time to listen to this another thousand times! 🔥💖😍👍🎶 I hope soon you'll react to VoicePlay's "You're a Mean One, Mr Grinch" I love your reactions! 💖

I still have hopes that Homefree and Avi will collaborate together again at some point. Chance came from Streetcorner Symphony out of Nashville to replace Chris Rupp when he left Homefree and most of Streetcorner Symphony backed Avi on his first short tour when he started singing again after Pentatonix. Kaleb Thomas Jones played guitar backing up Avi before lockdown on tour in 2020 and another member of Streetcorner Symphony, Daniel Ellsworth, has co-writing credit on 2 of Avi's songs "I'll Get By" and "Sweet Adeline pt 2". Finally Avi, Tim and Austin all live around Nashville so it's possible in theory at least. Here is the Behind the Scenes on this collaboration by Chris Rupp. Homefree Ring of Fire ft Avi kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qKyUod2o0Mmoj5c.html

I sang with a group of guys after college who were all baritones, but I don't think I had ever heard a multiple bass arrangement before this. The contrast of two basses with Austin's bright tenor lead is just wonderful.

As a former chorus director, I know you don't do it like everyone else, or you get lost in every other version of the same song. I've always changed it up and provided something unexpected. Makes you memorable.

🙏 may the bass be with you

I really appreciate your going into details on things bass. I love your reactions!!!

Love this version and love hearing the double bass singers. I enjoy hearing a bass singers reaction to bass singers.

Mayday. Honey I'm good, LIVE performances!! Do you hear what I hear. Man of constant sorrow. Folsom Prison Blues. Dig in! 😊

I get a kick out of Avi tipping his hat to Tim when he hits that growl. Another great analysis.

Tim Foust gives bass voice lessons. And it's my understanding he has been teaching some of the other bass singers in a cappella groups his technics.

Dude, you have a great voice yourself! 👌👌

The growl Tim does on misty mountain With Peter hollens is pretty epic as well

Id love to see what you think of Voiceplay’s “Oogie boogie song”. Geoff hits some crazy notes and its seriously fun musically.

I really don't know this song... but had to hear it because of Avi! His deep voice.... so amazing!

Great reaction! I agree about Tim's growl. Being a musician for over 40 years I haven't heard a consistent growl that low and long before. I read somewhere Tim actually helped Avi with his voice.

Home Free still closes out their shows with the last few lines of this song. Those on the front rows can feel the floor vibrating. ❤

Avi and Tim’s tone is like melting butter, it’s just so comforting and soft

Love the sliding into the DMs analogy 😂 Would be amazing to hear you do a collab with Avi, both such smooth as butter voices My fave Home Free cover is Man of Constant Sorrow, if that’s not on your list already… great bass solo followed by further drop, amazing perc/sound effects from both Adams

Do VoicePlays Oogie Boogie man next

Tim sliding in my ear DM's is the most unexpected thing I never knew I needed to hear in my life. :D

Wow, I love to listen to your review, especially your beautiful voice. Amazing.

Have you heard, Home Free’s version of Mayday yet?? If not would love to see you check it out

i would just like to point out how much fun it looks like bass singers always have when they are doing their thing!! It makes me smile all the time!

There is a vocal of Tim singing Can't Help Falling In Love With You for his grandmother. He accompanies himself on piano. He does some amazing vocal calacentics.

I'm an Avi fan, but I really like the version the guys did on The Sing Off. It's quite interesting to hear the judges' comments. That's the Johnny Cash they did. Another really good one is Colder Weather. There's quite a good video called Constant Memory lapse what were they thinking...great fun! Enjoy your thorough analysis when you react... it's not just OMG that's great. (I mean isn't that everyone's reaction? You give me info; thank you.

I just stumbled on to your reaction vids two days ago and now I'm hooked, keep up your unique style.😊

You have a beautiful bass voice! Very soothing to hear you speak also!

Hahaha.......It's actually funny how you were nerding out on the growl note at the end, while you can sing the note in chest voice. I'm not a bass at all and I can growl one note at a time and also that ending note but a low chesty bass note like how you do, I'm like, "How does he do that?!!" ha ha. Everyone has something that they can do and something that others would find it amazing.

I love how much you’re analyzing the tune!!! I wish I would have found you sooner!!! Home Free is one of it not, my favorite acapela groups

They always slip in some like hip hop percussion in there that's dope

That low note was held forever!!!! Sometimes Tim and Chance both do bass in a few songs. Just hits us straight in the face with some low note(s) and you just sit there in amazement

Love how you break down songs for the common person to truly understand. I’m a Home Free fan 100%, but I would love to hear you do a breakdown of VoicePlays Oogie Boogie!!!!

Love your reactions. Looking forward to the next one.

Your comparisons are so colorful, I love it! And thanks for thr cool reaction and analysis.

I love good bass singers. Hearing a take from a bass singer is great

Your reactions are always wonderful Peter. Plus you also have a really beautiful bass voice yourself. I enjoy just listening to your voice as you talk to us. I've been a follower and subscriber for quite a while now and you never let us down. Thanks and keep going, please.

If I hadn't already been a subscriber when you said "May the Bass be with you", I would've subscribed right then.

U vowels is the richest in harmonics , create kinda "other high pitch voices" making the sound bigger . As Geoff said , that is the style developed by Tim himself , is a mixed breathy sound where aritenoids and glottis are also the most involved in this tech, someone called it "firebreathing" . It is not simple growl .

I only found your channel today, via Pentatonix Sound of Silence. I am very much looking forward to the back catalogue. Thank you so much for the deep insights and expoanations into the techniques that you bring. More words, not less, please! Watching you sharing one of my favourite songs was a huge treat and I look forward to many more. And yes, we definitely needed to go back and listen to that note again! Definitely subscribed.

First time viewer here, but it wont be my last. I sure enjoyed your analysis on this song I have listened to a hundred times. Can't wait to watch more reaction to Home Free. They have such a huge catalogue to pick from. May I suggest a song where Tim does some amazing work, I know it is not Christmas yet, but that is OK. Adam Rupp, their beatboxer arranged "Do You Hear What I Hear" and it is frankly Amazing and for sure worth a listen no matter the season. !!!!!

I've always been impressed by how long he can hold those crazy low notes. *mind bolown*

I've watched so many reactions to this song, and this has to be my favorite! Love how you pointed out Avi's talent but knocked Tim up 2 points! They both sound amazing in this one. Very impressed with how you imitated both of them! First time watching your video, but you can definitely be in either of these groups, your voice is amazing too!

I finally found you on utube on my phone…well you without your hat. I even caught you showing off your beautiful operatic voice. I love your talking voice when you do your reactions. You’re like eye candy! This older woman enjoys looking at ya as well as listening to you. I would love to hear you and Avi do UNDER THE BOARDWALK by the wonderful DRIFTERS. You two would be awesome! Keep up the good work!

Love Home Free but my great love is for Avi Kaplan. Have you 'reacted' to his first solo hit "Change on the Rise" ? it was his battle song which he wrote and it's all him....no musical instruments except for one off use of an organ. This is the first time I had seen Home Free because it had Avi in it....but I'm a total Home Fry now.....Like & Subscribed....waiving from Australia

I still think that voice play’s Oogie boogie is great bass work. Highly recommend it

After Avi does his intro, we have Adam spewing his un digested drum kit that comes in, which takes everyone, reactors, off guard! Love this song and their spin on it!

Great job Peter! I'm really enjoying your reactions. And I rarely watch other reactors these days (other than Maggie.) I love the double bass here and Adam's beat boxing is phenomenal here. And of course all of Home Free holding this gorgeous rendition down. I look forward to watching more of your content.

I LOVE it when you sing with the video, you complement it so well. Another great reaction!! I am going deep into the Peter B rabbit hole tomorrow your voice is so soothing to my stressed out mind at the end of the day. Thank you ever so much for that😊❤️

Here's a challenge: Ringmasters doing Notre Dame medley. You'll love the bass.

Damn your voice,….ugh, I am melting.

Really enjoying the breakdowns you're providing! As a soprano, I never really concerned myself much with the bass lines in college choir, and I regret not paying more attention. But I absolutely adore everything Pentatonix! So you've got a new subscriber! Plus, I'm really enjoying hearing you talk and sing 😊

Tim’s voice is butter!!

I'm glad you had so much fun with this reaction 😊

Love this cover. Johnny Cash would be proud. Would love to hear you react to Voiceplay cover of My Mother Told Me. Geoff hits some awesome low notes.

Chris Rupp , beatboxer Adam's brother, put Home Free together. He also set up and edited the videos. Chris has left the group and gone solo, opening his own reaction page on YT. He reacts to the videos he set up and gives background info on everything. Ring of fire was one of those as well as Butts Remix. I think you'd enjoy it Thanks!

Lol "no one watching this who's never seen this video" actually I'd never seen it lmao . I love you mixing campfires warm blankets and chocolate

Every time I hear them sing this song I get chill bumps from my head to my toes. I love it.

These harmonies give me some serious asmr!

Love your analysis and your bass! Incredible cover!!!💗

Try Home Free “Two country singers sing opera”. Will definitely blow you away! Be ready to be totally amazed!!!

Avi's voice is like warm chocolate 😊 Best description ever!

I loved the way you talked about the two low basses. I feel I learned something. Thanks!

You should check out home free mayday. Tim stays upstairs and Adam Chance hangs out in the basement for a bit

You do need to pull up Home Free's version of I Want To Be Your Man by Josh Turner. There are the version that they use to make their own video of it. But if you go through some of the live versions in concert there are two or three of them where Tim blows out the sound system with here's growl and they show some of the personalities of the other members of the group of Home Free

Might I suggest taking a general look at Voiceplay, in particular 'Ooogie boogie's song' and 'the little mermaid medley' ft Rachel Potter. Goeff also has some solo stuff on his own channel that would be worth looking at as well.

As a woman with a deepish voice I love to hear songs with low notes. One of my favorites is Leonard Cohen. Have any of these Kings of Bass does any of his songs. Everyone knows Hallelujah, but there are so many greats by him...Dance me to the end of Love, Tower of Song, Everyone knows

I have a 19th century antique inherited piano. Tim & Avi are past my keyboard 😳

You should react to Jonathan Young. He usually doesn't get _massively_ low in his pieces because he's usually leading, but he still deserves way more recognition as a bass.