Actually, Adam Rupp is a mighty fine tenor, too, and is most likely carrying his share of the load here. He sings in "Helplessly Hoping", & in "How Great Thou Art"....and provides the crazy high notes at the intro of "Listen to the Music". And, yes, Adam Chance's voice is as smooth a Tennessee Whiskey.😉 Those last two notes? Sound just like a pipe organ.

That's Austin, Rob, and ADAM RUPP carrying those gorgeous high harmonies!! 🤯💕🎶

They did Mark Knopfler proud. I felt like Home Free had raised their bar when they released this one. Thank you for reacting to it.

Tim's breathy singing represents his part in the song...a soldier dying on the battlefield. He praises the camaraderie of his brothers in arms, while lamenting the sadness and futility of war. The wind sound was the only vocal percussion/sound effect from Adam. He was singing high harmony for most of the song.

I have always been a fan of this song by Dire Straits but think Home Free did an excellent version of this song. Tim's natural breathy bass was awesome along with Chance's smooth baritone & loved it when all the guys were doing 5 part harmonies. Who would believe humming could sound so good. They gave it a very solemn feeling. I love that they don't overproduce their songs. These guys are my favorite a cappella group out there. Tim has a 5 octave range so he can sing high tenor right down to the deepest depths. My husband suffers with extreme allergies all year long. Just worse in the spring. Hope you feel better soon.

One of HF's masterpieces. Dire Straits (Mark Knopler) wrote this in response to the Falkland War (early 1980s). And, yes, the lyrics are quite applicable to so many situations. We're fools to make war on our brothers in arms.

Written by Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits in the early 80s in answer to England's Falklands war. It's the story of a soldier on the battlefield who's been mortally wounded. His Brothers in Arms won't leave him as long as he's drawing breath even though it puts them in danger. This song, Dire Straits or Home Free, has never failed to bring tears to my eyes. This video depicts this perfectly.

These guys are a really patriotic group of men. Love ALL of their music. Great reaction!

I’m so sorry you have been sick. I worked for three allergy doctors for 14 years spring and fall was our big seasons here in Michigan! I’m as far north as you are south! Thank you for your service as a fire fighter! My lil brother is a policeman, now a chief of police, but when he was just a patrol cop he went on a house fire call, the owners were outside freaking out as their cat was inside the home. So my brave brother ran into a burning house to find the cat! When he brought him out he was half dead from smoke, in which case my lil brother gave this animal mouth to mouth and brought him back to breathing on his own! I am, and have been so proud of him too! ❤

When Adam Chance says you did not desert me my Brothers in Arms gets me every time 😢 Beautiful tribute to fallen soldiers 💔

This song is stunning! Dire Straits did this originally. It’s guitar driven where this is voice driven. It was about the Falklands War in the 80’s. Love Tim and Chance’s solos. They looked ghost like in the windows. Love your voice too….I bet you could get close to Tim in the morning! Feel better. Try Helplessly Hoping, In the Blood, Die a Happy Man, Delta Dawn. 😄

This one always rips out my heart. My hubby is a disabled veteran with 27+ yrs in the Army, and he has PTSD from seeing his friends lose their lives.

This is a masterpiece, for the composer and for the performance. You are hearing 5 part harmony because Adam is adding his lovely tenor to the mix -- he is likely providing many of those higher riffs.The harmonies are so tight, it almost sounds like an organ playing accompaniment. Your reaction is so good -- thank you for sharing it with us.

Thanks for watching everyone! Be sure to check out the other reactions!

I'm glad you are feeling better. So, will you make a video when you sing? I would like to know if Tim's hand technique works!

The original was done by Dire Straits. Surprise!!! :) They can and will leave most people speechless with their vocal gymnastics. I have listened to them for the last 10 years. They are the bomb!!!

Can't listen to this without tears. Makes you FEEL the sacrifice our men have made for us.

Loving your Home Free reactions! Thank you. 🖤🍟

Great Reaction!! Dire Straits is the original singer this arrangement was by a A Cappella group from Finland called Club For Five Home Free was able to use this arrangement they added the echo effect and we wound up with a hauntingly beautiful masterpiece 😊 Home Free just released Chapter 1 of 3 of their Stargazer Trilogy Give Me A Sign

This song was done by the band Dire Straights about the Faulkland War. Home Free's take on it is perfect.

Home Free's rendition of this song is hauntingly beautiful. Almost an elegy, the harmonies are gorgeous, the singing of the leads is perfect. Thanks for playing it & your comments. I recently came across a video of Tim & Austin and friends doing a fund raiser for an at-risk veteran's charity that I thought you might like: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/d7dnl9ei26zFnas.html.

The last two notes remind me of an "Amen."

May we never forget those who have fought for our country, all those lost on 9/11, and friends and family members currently serving in our forces, our first response personnel, firefighers, and our police. Personal note: RIP Robert - a young NJ Police Officer who lost his life on Sunday. He will be missed by all.

Dire Straits had this song, but a European (Finnish?) Had the arrangement that Tim adapted to Acapella. This was about the Faulkins war. Tim and Chance are the two being left behind, the other three are either chorus or previously passed. There is a three level tenor chord. Adam Rupp is the highest descant voice, I believe, as he is in other songs where he doesn't beatbox.

Tim's breathy, low tone is meant to sound like the words of a wounded/dying man.

Nice to see you! You were missed❤Glad you are better, and we discovered you have a nice voice 😍. According to Geoff, he can sing those low notes because he has long hair, so you are headed in the right direction FIREMAN. You are a delight to watch...and spot on with your comments. Thanks for your lovely reaction, and possible future low notes from you😉

Please do more Home Free reactions. You are so good at them! Those guys have kept me from insanity for the last 6 years! I love their sense of humor the most!

Not many say or notice the "ghost " of them in front of the window, this video should have won awards along with the song.

As far as I know this is an original! Take note this is the same warehouse they film end of the road Boyz II Men cover. The producer is amazing, along with the creative people, the choreographer, the road crew..... What a team effort!!

Miss my Joshua trees but have no need to go to go to 29 Palms anymore. RIP My soul sister Sandy, fly high.

Adam Chance's voice is best described as buttery.

This song gets me every time. Beautifully done. ❤

Written by Mark Knopfler, Dire Straits frontman, during the Falklands war. All proceeds went to help those struggling with PTSD.

Home Free always pays appropriate respect in their covers--especially to the content! Their talent is amazing--and I LOVE their 5-part harmony❣️🎼🥰🎶❤️ Such a genius touch to show the silhouette of the fellas in front of the window. I know some see it as a "ghost"y reference but it strikes me as a reflection of the POW/MIA flag. We'll never know just how many of those met the same fate as the soldier of this song. 😥

Home Free can do light hearted and silly and still sound like a million bucks and they can do serious, weighty art masterpieces and sound phenomenal. The more you get into their music, the more you will be astounded at their range of talent and skill. Adam Rupp is no slouch when it comes to singing either. He has a beautiful tenor voice, as well. Sorry you weren't feeling well. Glad you are better. Great reaction! Thanks.

I agree we are living trough some crazy times right now, division over everything just to bring everyone apart and create chaos. Home Free is one good thing we can all come together around. Great reaction! ❤

love it! Dire Straits album and concert version had me in tears!

The harmonies are gorgeous in "country roads take me home

I love how much appreciation you show our guys.

Adam Rupp’s fifth part in the harmonies always brings an extra depth to the songs where he sings.

This was written in 1985 about the war over the Falkland Islands. Dire Straits recorded it, and a Finnish group named Club for Five, another a capella group, covered it. Tim heard it and asked if Home Free could use their arrangement and got their permission. Adam Rupp may be doing a high tenor line, because he’s capable of doing it.

This was their Veteran’s Day tribute in 2021.

You have a beautiful tone of voice ❤❤❤ Blessings from Southern Louisiana

The ethereal image of Tim and Chance in front of the windows evokes an image of the MIA-POW flag.

I'm with ya brther, allergy season is no joke. I live in Miami and we have things blooming all year. What gets me is the Night-Blooming Jasmine. As for this song....I consider this Home Free's masterpiece. Mark Knopler lead singer of the British band Dire Straits wrote to honor the war dead in the Falklands War in 1982 between Argentina vs the United Kingdom, which was won by Britain in just 5 or 6 weeks, and led to the demise of the Argentine government a few months later....Nice singing voice brother

Those background chords always remind me of a pipe organ. Great reaction.

I feel ya about allergies 😢 Glad you're back. Love, love Home Free. ❤❤❤

Loved your heartfelt reaction to these haunting lyrics (based on the Falklands War between the UK and Argentina in the 80's; originally by Dire Straits). Home Free never disappoints and they know how to get us in the feels. BTW another great 5-part harmony song Home Free upgrades that is often missed but I would put right next to this one in terms of quality and emotion is I Can't Outrun You. Chance takes the lead on the vocals and the video was his artistry and directed by him. Just wow! Add it to your list and we will be here to hear/watch your jaw drop again. 🙂

Oh I love your channel and reactions! I feel your pain when it comes to allergies as I am from Texas! You make me feel like we are neighbors with your beautiful accent! I so appreciate your comments young man!!! I'm old enough to be your great grandmother and would adopt you in a heartbeat!!!! Longer hair deeper voice when dropping the hand comment is priceless!!! ❤❤❤Hope you get some relief soon from allergies!

Always felt this is a Masterpiece for HomeFree. Love the high harmonies of this performance by Rob, Austin and Adam. The end is fantastic as well with the quiet fadeout only hearing the sound of the wind and a bird in the distance. Enjoyed your reaction, hope you feel better soon.❤😊

Great reaction, mate. Listening to Home Free makes me wish I could sing, but at least i can listen to them & Geoff and Avi.

Allergies are kicking our tails here in Georgia, too! Great reaction! ❤

This has always been one of my favorites. It’s so solemn and respectful of the soldiers who’ve died in conflicts throughout the world. Thank you for sharing your reaction.

Great reaction! As some other people have said this song is by Dire Straits. They are a British band and the song was written in the 80’s in response to the Falklands War between the UK and Argentina. They are a band that is well worth listening to as well!

Loved your reaction, this one is of Home Free's songs that hits you in the feels. Tim's bass hand is what I've heard it called & if you watch for it, you know he's about to drop it down into the basement. Glad you're feeling better, I also have seasonal allergies & right now here in Ohio we're suffering too. Take care 🍟❤️

Great reaction....this one is just hauntingly beautiful!

Sometimes that hand from Tim is the only way you know he’s still holding those really low notes.

Thanks for a great reaction to one of the songs I love from Home Free. Not a bad set of chops for you.... Keep singing and find out what your voice can do for you.

I loved your reaction to this. It's such a deep song. I think by the sound of your speaking voice, you have the potential to go as deep as these boys. You already did a very nice low note singing. Just remember, they have a LOT of training behind those voices and have expanded their ranges through that. I believe you can do it. Time for a voice teacher? I would love to know where you go with your singing. Thanks for your reaction here today.

I enjoyed your reaction to Brothers in arms very much. Also the few points you made without being overtly political were much appreciated. Thanks!

Love the vocal pipe organ! This song gives me goose bumps. These guys are the best. As music lovers we are so fortunate they all ‘found’ each other, and we get to enjoy the fruits of their labor!

Thanks 🔥‼️🔥 Their latest…”GIVE ME A SIGN”…#1 of THE STARGAZER TRILOGY…..Tim is the lead singer…Austin & a friend wrote it before he met Amberly…his lovely lady….who’s in the video…..it’s just GORGEOUS 🙃❤️‼️❤️🎶🎵

Another beautiful song by Home Free.. be prepared to get the biggest Goosebumps ever.. their harmonies in this our spectacular.. there's nothing these men cannot do Love you Home Free always my Boys 🏡🆓🏡🍟❤️❤️❤️.. Hope you're feeling better love your reactions..

This IS a masterpiece both musically and visually. Absolute brilliant use of light, and superb 5-part harmonies. How could it get better. In parts there are five voices moving against each other in perfect harmony! I prefer this one to the original. The guitar work in the original is great, but the vocals are more understandable here.

We lived in Mississippi before we got transferred back to Missouri. My allergies were bad in MS, but the MO is not any better. This has been a horrible allergy season that started early. I feel for you. This video brought tears to my eyes with the lyrics. It is a cover, but it is totally different in tone and gravitas. Hauntingly beautiful and powerful. One of their more impactful. Great reaction, you caught the nuances and treated it respectfully. The original was done by the British Rockl band Dire Straits back in 1985. (the Falklands War)

This is so hauntingly beautiful. I enjoyed your reaction to it, as it obviously was heartfelt. The original by Dire Straits is sooooooo different from this that when I went to listen to it I thought that I'd opened the wrong video. This arrangement was created by the Finnish group Club for Five. Their version is also on You Tube and worth a look. It is quite different from this one because it has both male and female voices and instruments. Another song that showcases Home Free's 5-part harmony is How Great Thou Art. Master class in harmony.

I just discovered your channel by this video. I live in the neighboring state of Louisiana and I love your reaction and appreciation for the talent these guys have! I relate to your comment regarding them getting you to like covers of songs and you didn’t care for the original song. There are two or three they’ve covered that I absolutely love! This particular cover I did not know, but I do love Dire Straits! I gave it a listen after hearing this cover, which Home Free absolutely crushed. I will smash the “subscribe” after leaving my comment.

This is truly a HF masterpiece. May I suggest the following: “I Can’t Outrun You”- Chance lead, pure 5 part harmony, and Chance directed the video. “ End of the Road”- Rob lead, shared with Austin. We get R&B Rob on this one. It’s stunning how well they have done this. “Blue Ain’t Your Color”- Rob lead, shared with Chance, very Temptationsesque. “Champagne Taste ( on a beer budget)”- written by Tim, he has the lead, and it’s hilarious. I could go on and on, but I’ll stop here for now. By the way, much respect to you. There are firefighters in my family.

I hope your allergies are better, I live in NW Alabama, so I understand! I love watching your reaction videos because we have the same accent! This version of Brothers in Arms has a much more haunting feel than the original did, thanks to those harmonic tones in the background. It is my pick of the two, an upgrade instead of a cover, for sure.

All the Home Free members say that Rob is the best singer in the group

Ethereal. Haunting. Gut wrenching. Soul stirring. Angelic. The only thing missing was the seraphic choir backing them up. Excuse me while I track down my soul and stuff it back into my body...

re: Tim and his hand when he is going to sing a low note ... I call that a "bass hand" and my son, who has been wanting to be a low bass like Tim ( and Avi and Geoff - the trifecta of awesome low basses), also does that. It's almost like it helps carry their voice down. I find it happens regardless of if they are using chest voice, sub-harmonic or any other sort of low bass technique.

Btw, glad u are ok. You'll be in my prayers.

Looks very ethereal! ❤️❤️

Hiya so deep in my soul🥺♥️🇺🇸Glad you’re feeling a little better. Most important to take time to heal

Your reaction is clear from the beginning, that this is reaching you. Do yourself a favor and listen to the original by Dire Straits (( their album is titled "Brothers In Arns". You will appreciate this amazing cover even more. Of course .. Dire Straits were referring to a wartime conflict from days ago .. not what is currently going on in the world. I am glad you listened to this one. 🎼🎼🎼🌺🎼🎼🎼🌺🎼🎼🎼

Austin, Rob, and Adam Rupp are holding the high harmonies. Adam Rupp has a beautiful high tenor voice, he just prefers to beatbox.

New sub due to this reaction. 🙂 I'm down in Baton Rouge and know all about that spring allergy situation! Since you mentioned the crazy state of the world, I'd like to recommend HF's "Everybody Walking This Land." Looking forward to more reactions and hope you feel better! - Cat 🙂❤

I just love your southern accent. 😁👌 I'm definitely visiting Mississippi one day 😊👍

Your speaking voice is what originally got my attention and why I subscribed. Now, your singing voice has my attention. I agree with a few other comments here. Try some voice lessons and see what happens! Since you are also a harmonies fan, "Helplessly Hoping". It is simply amazing.

Nice reaction to a true masterpiece performed by our HF guys. Signed new sub and fellow Mississippian.

Bless your heart I live in Tennessee and it get bad here also

I love ya Mississippi boy ! Enjoy your reactions from next door in SW Louisiana God bless.

You sound like a good singer yourself! I hear it in your speaking voice. Lovely reaction! New sub!❤

Love your reaction to this song.

It’s so powerful

I liked the Dire Straits version, but I only got really interested in this song through Home Free. Although I have to be honest I think Dire Straits guitar playing is phenomenal Yes, this version of Home Free will send shivers through your entire body! This is so emotional. Beautifully sung by Tim and Chance, but the background and harmony of Adam, Rob and Austin is also so beautiful. It looks like a choir or actually a kind of church organ sounds. And the whole setting of the video is just amazing. Simple but with so many details that makes it so profound

He's supposed to be a ghost in that shot

Fabulous.

Glad you were doing better. I'm late. Notice the MIA/POW banners? Tim/Chance are the dying. Rob, Adam, and Austin are the funeral choir was mentioned. Makes sense to me.

I hear you singing and it’s beautiful❤

You may like Sabaton's 1916.

Chills

You have a nice voice by the way 👍

I think you can sing bass! Enjoyed your reaction.

Great review!! You really got the essence of the song! Here is what Home Free said about it: "The meaning of “Brothers in Arms” rings true across more than just when we’re at war overseas, but when we’re fighting amongst ourselves. When political and other divisions split us, we have to take a step back and remember that we always have more in common with each other than we have that is different. And we need to see all of our fellow human beings as the brothers and sisters we are, so we can live in a more harmonious society." So, based on their intent, and your accurate analysis, I feel you would do a good review of... Everybody Walking This Land kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p5t4ZMxjrKjcdZc.html ...in which they cross the line your seemed to be resisting in your commentary. They speak directly, with no metaphors.

Love your reaction to this amazing song, but your volume was so low it was difficult to hear you, or the performance! I look forward to your future Home Free performances!

Really enjoy your channel. Hope you get a chance to check out "Helplessly Hoping" a Crosby, Stills and Nash cover and "In The Blood" a John Mayer cover for 5 part harmonies. Thanks for the joy.

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Oh and I believe Dire Straights sang the original of this song! Go figure. 😊