The box office hit “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” hit the movie screens in 2000. This movie soundtrack caused a bluegrass revival of some sorts. In fact, it featured some of the genre’s greatest talents like Alison Krauss, Emmylou Harris, Gillian Welch, and Ralph Stanley.

With all these, the soundtrack’s biggest hit, however, came from Dan Tyminski. For a long time, he is a guitar player for Alison Krauss’ band Union Station. In the movie, “Man of Constant Sorrow” was rendered by a fictional folk/bluegrass band called The Soggy Bottom Boys. Headed by George Clooney’s character, it was voiced by Tyminski himself.

For a few, they may actually know that the tune is more than a hundred years old. Originally titled “Farewell Song,” “Man of Constant Sorrow” takes its roots back to Dick Burnett, a partially blind fiddler.

Over the years, some artists have covered variations of the song, most notably, the Stanley Brothers and Bob Dylan.

However, it was not until Dan Tyminski’s rendition of “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” was released that the song found its biggest hit. In addition to earning the multi-platinum success of the soundtrack, the tune itself won a Grammy for Best Country Collaboration in 2002.

“Man of Constant Sorrow” in Home Free’s Vocals

True enough, this popular tune has received yet another remarkable remake. But, it is not the same as it has been done before. Country music a cappella group Home Free recently released their amazing a cappella version of the song. Filmed in the heart of Dixie, the video gives honor to the true spirit of the film. In addition, the group’s southern roots were highlighted with the solemn ambiance of rural Alabama.

In an interview with Billboard, baritone Adam Chance said:

“We’ve taken this song all around the world this past year on tour. It was inspiring to be able to bring it back home to Alabama, and really dig deep into the heart of it for our video.”

Watch Home Free cover “Man of Constant Sorrow:”

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