Musician reacts to Ren X Chinchilla - Chalk Outlines
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- Опубликовано: 26 июл 2024
- Today we are watching Chalk Outlines and reacting, analyzing, and breaking down the song.
This was an emotional one but I hope you all enjoy. Ren has a way with creating imagery with his lyrics!
Original Video: • Ren X Chinchilla - Cha...
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0:00 Intro
1:38 Reaction
13:30 The Message
19:09 The Music
25:55 Outro 
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Brother, I am 53 years old and had tears steaming down my face by the end. Music has such a unique way of connecting with us emotionally, unlike any other medium in my opinion, and this performance was so incredibly intimate and raw. Thanks for the honest and vulnerable reaction. This guy (and now Chinchilla) have an incredible ability to bore down into my soul, and it’s nice to know I am not alone in that feeling.
The emotion they present in this is infectious
54, and he handled it way better than I did. You know how some songs have that "One Line" where you say, "Wow"? This song is Every damn line. Such a great reaction to a profoundly beautiful song. New subscriber here.
49 and this one gets me too....my favorite is The Tale of Jenny and Screech...that bard core genre
36 and last of the good "old guard" it's finally okay to just say it....i mean, we all know this one. don't be a bitch, but understand that you're constantly surrounded by other men that have been through SHIT.
"It's such a perfect day ... take it just in case" ... "I'm scared of being OK ... because all things change" ... this crushes me every time I hear it. Great reaction and analysis.
The double meaning and both being brutal. Every line in this breathes sorrow.
This one always gets me too, man. No matter how many times I hear it. You're always waiting for the bad to come back when you're having a good day. Always looming. Heavy relate. 🖤
I am right there with you… trying to enjoy the best moments, but subconsciously waiting for the other shoe to drop.
They're both so soul crushingly true , its rough.
Excellent reaction. I’m 59 years old with end stage heart disease. I live each day as it could be my last, because it very well could be. Ren’s music really resonates with me because he is able to put what I am feeling into words and music better than I could ever possibly hope to do. His music is cathartic to me. I can cry away some of the hurt and fears at least for a little while when I listen to him. Keep up your excellent reactions. I just recently found your channel and am working my way through your older reactions.
Thank you so much! And I'm so sorry you are going through that. But it's sometimes in our hardest times we learn the most about ourselves.
You'll notice my older stuff was more so sporadic. It seems people enjoy this new style of topic/video better.
@@mcflyjp - Oh, that's so well put: "sometimes in our hardest times we learn the most about ourselves."
Hi ren made me tear up, cause I could empathize. It was more personal to him. But this one made me lose it. I was literally on sertraline for years, a high dose. But I got off it because I started doing better when I met my wife. I'm a father now, my life long dream, but I have been feeling down and the words "I'm scared of being okay, cause all things change" made me sob. It made me realize WHY I've been feeling down again, I've been waiting for the other shoe to drop, something to go wrong. But this helped raise my spirits again.
Maybe that's it. I have a wonderful life but have days where I feel like I have the worst life. Then feel guilty for that feeling. I think that's something we all go through. This is why this song resonates with a lot of people.
I can't imagine the cross section of society that you'd see at a Ren gig. It could just as easily be a queue of people at a supermarket or a bank - so many different age groups all resonate with his music. Rightly so, too - it's incredible
Good music has no bounds, no age limit, no bad demographics, and no form of biological matter that it doesn't reach (that escalated quickly).
No worries mate... Ren does that to everyone! He's the only artist who could sing the phone book, and make it an emotional roller coaster!
I agree. His voice is angelic
Brother, in a month I will be entering my 70th decade and I have tears when I listen to this song. I was brought up on proper music played by musicians who created. For the past 2 decades, we have been fed a diet of formulaic tunes that really don't hit the spot like this. The reason Ren is so amazing is that he bares his soul in his writing and performances. We've been missing this for too long, he is hitting the spot. Peace and love to you all!
Agreed. The music industry is just fitting everyone into a template and auto tune.
Well put, sir.
I hate to be that guy. You meant 7th decade. 70th would be fucking wild
That line, 'I hope that I'm someone else in the Morning' breaks me every time i hear this song.
That's when I knew the song was going to be deep.
'I'm going to try not to pause till the end.' Famous last words, when listening to Ren or Chinchilla. Made me chuckle. 🤣 Edited to add, that you then made me emotional and I remembered how I felt hearing it for the first time, thinking of the struggle, through Ren's eyes and now yours. Heartfelt and real. Stay hopeful. 🫂
Very few artists get me to cry from listening to their music (other emotions definitely happen) so it's definitely a song that has impact.
I get it! This one hurts me so bad! It is so intense, personal, raw and the desperation and despair makes me feel that.
The raw emotion is what makes the song so great.
I've been going around and watching everyone's reactions to these songs. I even recognize the names in these comment sections. Ren, and Chinchilla hit it home HARD with this one. I am suffering with chronic illness as well, I am in end stage liver failure... the medications I have to take to even get through one day just leaves me blank.. emotionless, unable to feel anything but suffering. Music helps me tho, especially as I am a musician as well. I can't sing, but I play every instrument. I have some music I've written on here. The ones I wrote for family or friends I lost were very therapeutic for me. I love all of you that can feel the music, not just hear it.
Music has a weird way of healing even the worst ailments. I miss my constant playing id the guitar. But I'm trying to pick it back up. I envy you for beong multilingual when it comes to instruments.
@@mcflyjp music runs in my family. I am self taught. Just gotta practice a lot bro. It's never too late to learn. I spend no less than 3 hours per week watching tutorials, or other producers write their tracks or do breakdowns of how they do it. I taught myself how to mix/master, produce that way!
I went from just being able to play real instruments in 2016 to signing to my idol's record label in about 4 years! It can be done! I'm always down to help others out too so if you ever need anything, don't hesitate to ask! My socials are on my banner here on YT
Thank you for the reaction and for your willingness be vulnerable. He is speaking to millions like us. A different kind of community but a community none the less.
A community of vastly different kinds of people. And that's GOOD!
I feel you... and Ren's music is with me every day since i found it... thank you for your reaction and spreading his music; he really deserves it!
He deserves to be globally and massively well known.
Your Ren reactions are top tier my guy. Please keep going down the rabbithole.
Thank you very much. I hope you'll stick around for the other artists as well!
Thank you for your vulnerability. Sometimes I feel like I'm out there all by myself and then you come with this reaction and it's like you know everything I'm going through. That is the power of Ren and it's obvious you get it.
His songs are powerful and speak for many! Thanks for the kind words.
The great thing about watching tons of these Ren reaction videos is knowing what's coming, and getting to watch otherwise composed people unravel, because when people are unraveled by music like this, real, painful, wonderful and powerful shared truths emerge. It's because the music holds no truth in itself. The artist had a truth they had to release, and it spoke to you through the medium of the song. But the song was just the signal, just permission to have the feelings you'd otherwise be unable to endure.
And OMG is there a well of sadness in everyone's heart? And when you hear Ren sing, and when you feel what he brings, it's such a healing and valuable thing.
You mentioned Ren's use of chest and head voice, but did you hear the way he alternated between the two? When most singers go to the head voice it's purely functional, as in they cannot reach the upper notes, the technique eludes them. But Ren switches back and forth within lines, using head voice and chest voice on the same notes depending on the emotion that he wants to evoke. That's why his vocal performances are so powerful. He is in command of that instrument in a way that most male singers aren't even aware of.
I'd say most great singers do just what you are saying. So it's not uncommon. But his singing abilities are amazing along with everything else.
Ren has definitely saved lives. You are also saving lives as a man speaking about your experiences.
Ren's biggest gift to us is helping us find each other.
I'm just a mere human talking about music and experiences but I'm glad I could help even one person.
This song cut right through my soul.
He has some uncanny ability to really use the perfect words to describe a specific feeling even if that feeling is different for everyone.
He's got an ability to find the most universal way of visually representing that feeling that everyone can relate to regardless of the severity of their illness or feeling.
I think that alone is genius in itself.
That double meaning of "take it just in case" is so good, coz the last line Chinchilla sings as her empty eyes stare out into the void the perfect resolution to that vicious cycle of being on or off meds.
Goes back to the pendulum in Hi Ren..
His imagery is perfect as it takes the least amount of words to describe exactly what he's trying to portray. Beautiful.
Thanks for your reaction brother, very honest and human... I'm dealing with PTSD after a car accident 3 years ago that wasn't my fault but has left me in bits, so i can relate to having to deal with my family/life stuck down in a very dark hole....Much love man 😢✊🏽
Sorry you are going through that! Sometimes music like this is the first step we need to get better.
@@mcflyjp Thanks again man, music like Ren's and reactions like yours makes one realise that they aren't alone and shouldn't feel weak or shame for their suffering.... Stay strong brother and breathe.... ✊🏽
I actually like this version of the song so much better than the version that was recorded in the studio. To me, this one just has so much more emotion.
The emotion and passion of unmatched in this
Thank you for letting your emotion show. I too get emotional whenever I view such beauty and talent.
Thank you! Im "chalking" up my emotions to already having a bad day.
This and Hi Ren makes me cry every time. And I've heard them a lot. Your reaction was authentic and beautiful, thank you for that.
Thanks very much. This one definitely spoke to me a bit more then Hi Ren. Both are great though.
Thanks for such an honest account of his song, and I agree with you about what the consequences might be for somebody listening to Ren’s music who is in need. Very touching 👌
Music is the key to the soul. And he is healing all of our souls through his music.
Stop and analyze all you want. That's why we're here. We have the original to watch all the way through and enjoy afterwards. Great reactions!
Thanks! I think it makes it more interesting
Yeah it's incredibly healing to have something so relatable
Ren is healing through music.
It’s heavy material and a heavy performance. Messed me up too. When you do how to be me…same 2 performers, performed live, but sonically the opposite of this one…you’ll see when you get there…but only when you’re ready to have your heart and guts ripped out again. Glad you’re doing reactions…and it looks like you’re in the Bay Area too!
Used to live in the bay and moved to Sacramento area.
I hear that one is even more emotional. Don't know how that can be but I will definitely check it out.
It’s on another level, it’s very emotional. It’s only because of how beautiful it sounds that I can listen to it again.
I used to listen to a band called Blue October, their first 4 albums were very emotional and are some of the darkest songs I’ve heard that are about depression/addiction. How to be me is up there with these songs. There something so unique that Ren has done with it that I’ve never heard before, you’ll notice it right away I think.
Ren has the ability to deliver emotion, you can feel his pain so bad that it makes you cry. So many of us can relate to this. I've been through so many things in life that I feel also scared of being ok or things go (too) well, so I'm waiting for the next bad thing to happen. Quite sad. Much love from Germany.
Thank so much. Those are powerful words obviously and what they portray even more powerful.
@@mcflyjp Im also born in 1990 (as Ren is). As well I play the guitar /piano /drums (and several other instruments but only well enough as to just get by) I write music and poetry. I am also an actor/impressionist. I've been told all my life I should persue those endeavors. I have seriously lost confidence from 12 to 32 though especially 22-32. Hi Ren hit me especially hard bc i know that voice so well. Addictions and poor choices have really ruled and ran my life for 16 of 32 yrs now. However i do find Ren to be so very inspiring and im thinking of starting something up. Itd be a dream honestly just to make enough $ to live via RUclips, Photoshop /design or mixing (art in any form be it comedy/music / design)
YES!! I finally found some one who literally thinks and listens to the lyrics the same way I do!!!
Maybe we have to had gone through something emotional to see things this way!!
Thanks for such an amazing authentic and eye opening reaction!
Wow thank you so much I appreciate it.
We are all there with you, feeling this one really deep!
Glad that the music, and my reaction, speaks to all kinds of people.
Have seen Chalk Outlines a hundred times, have teared up 100 times. Emotional depression caused by even a loss of love is how I relate. I feel like the smile represents an ability to move forward..because else there is no other option other than to drop off our tip toes.
I think that's a solid interpretation. To me, the context seemed to give the smile a negative connotation.
@@mcflyjp He also referenced kind of hiding behind the "Smile" in Sick Boi. So it could just be a connotation for projecting a false external expression, while truly being eaten apart inside. Either way, love your reviews, and to be honest... You must be easy to listen to, as normally I end up jumping out of other reviews not long after the song is over, or if I feel like they have completely missed the message or lack any connection with what they are watching. You definitely connect to your reviews. Looking forward to seeing your future reviews. Be Well!
I've really been enjoying your reactions tonight. I actually laughed out loud after at the beginning you said you weren't going to pause it. But then you couldn't go past the first bar. 🤣 Totally get it, I frankly have no problem with pausing and sharing your feelings in fact that's why I watch reactions. As long as people go back to the verse that they just paused at it'll be fine.
I wanted to point out something that I haven't read or said before about this song. The concept and the imagery of the chalk outline makes me think of a detective at a crime scene. He's put us at the scene of a crime and we become our own detective deconstructing the crime.
Brilliant! His poetic lyrics are so amazing.
The intimacy when they look at each other is so overwhelming to me. When you get to the next most powerful one you will see what I mean. It makes me feel as though I shouldn't even be watching. Like it's a private moment that I have infringed on. His artisty is amazing!
(I'm sorry about all the comments tonight I will keep them brief if I make more)
I 100% love the Kong comments. They are conversation starters. I think what's great about Ren is how poetically on point he can be with his lyrics. It's beautiful imagery but it isn't so abstract you can misinterpret what he is talking about.
No need to apologize for being emotional. That was how you felt when you were listening to the song. I think all of us relate (some more then others, but we all feel it) to how you were feeling while experiencing this song. The reason your reaction is so great is because of the emotional vulnerability you show. Well done sir.
Thank you. As awkward as it is to show that vulnerability I sometimes think I, and the viewers, need that.
You got it right. I just love your reactions. They are all sensitive and smart both. Take a hug.❤
Thank you so much! 🙂
Ren brought me here, but staying for your insights and great technical analysis. Any reactor can sit and nod along, but helping differentiate between melodies and counter melodies, moving from chest voice to head voice are the things I don’t know about and want to hear from reactions. Plus your lyrical breakdown was super heartfelt and on point. Nice work
Thank you so much that means a lot to me!
If I feel I can bring a unique perspective I will always try to do so.
Love your reaction. Consider doing Crutch, which he recorded with his girlfriend at the time, and explores how his illness shaped their relationship.
I will try and add it to the list.
What is amazing is he can bring everyone together, because we understand ❤️
The best thing about good music is the ability for it to bring people together. But Ren is very good at doing that.
Great reaction, thank you. ❤
No, thank you!
Showing or sharing emotions is not weak but shows strength as a person it’s what makes us special ….. loved your reaction ❤❤
The ks for the kind words. Glad you enjoyed the reaction!
Hi my friend great reaction tomorrow his rens birthday and that's when he drops his new song have a look at the big push and ren I shot the sheriff road to Zion hip hop and Bongo bong and you will see a different side to ren many thanks love and respect from the UK 👍👍👍👍👍👍🌟😀😀 amazing channel 👍
Those are on my list. I might go live for the reaction of his new song.
That sounds fantastic his new song comes out 8pm UK time many thanks love and respect from the UK 👍👍👍👍👍👍🌟😀😀 amazing channel 👍
@@mcflyjpplease wait until after the release! I think it’s important for everyone to watch the premiere on his channel for views and the infamous algorithm. Last I checked he only had 750k subscribers when he should have so many more. Let’s show him love and we’ll be here for the reactions later on 😊
Oh yeah. I wasn't going to watch it until about an hour after or so.
This one is gut wrenchingly beautiful for me because it brings back memories of the 10 years I lost due to anxiety/panic attacks and being on medication! Each day wondering if today was the day I could stop taking pills and hoping and praying well meaning people would stop saying "you have to pull yourself together"! Ren's songs are so relevant and I'm grateful he was brave enough to put it all out there 😊 thank you for your reaction 😊
I resonate with this. Luckily for me it wasn't as long. I had 2 years in my early teens of deep depression and 3 years in my college years of even deeper. Everyday I woke up just to go through the motions because my parents were counting on me. If it weren't for my wife and 3 kids, now I wouldn't be here.
@McFly JP so glad we managed to carve out a good life for ourselves and not let the past dominate! Thank you for being so open about such a sensitive issue! 🥰
I’d suggest another song these two did together.. How to be me (live). Absolute magic.
I have this on the list as many others requested this.
Such a cool reaction and analysis of this!!! And yeah this track has probably more emotion than hi ren and the setting works so well
Thanks! Hi Ren is a masterpiece in art and creativity. But this one is so emotional.
@@mcflyjp im looking forward to hearing his new release tonight!!!
What a great reaction! So much insight into the lyrics, message, and music.
Glad you enjoy! That's what this channel is all about!
that's the thing with Ren.. on one had he is extremely emotional and deep in the themes and content of his lyrics... on the other hand he is this great musician and performer who makes a lot of very deliberate choices in what to do, how to do it and how to put it on tape... from location scouting to sound mixing, from acting to rhyming patterns and lexical choices, everything is deliberate, studied and prepared in advance, yet this still doesn't take away from the emotional impact the song and the performance have on me... and that just shouldn't be possible.
It is if you are 100% invested and in love with what you do. It's amazing yet not surprising.
I know I am late to this video but I am awe if your ability to not only listen intelligently and respond emotionally to the song, but to be able at the same time analyse it musically! And did you say they were singing in 'counter melodies' rather than harmonies? Loved the guitar stuff you did at the end. I love this video - I have seen it so many times and every time it makes me cry - Chinchilla really embodies whatever she is singing and if I am not crying already, that moment when she falls backwards is the moment that gets me. The raw emotion from both of them and the intensity are overwhelming. And the most impactful line for me is 'in the gallows I'm standing on my toes so I can breathe' - such a myriad of meaning in those few words. Great reaction video, thank you
Thank you for all the kind words. That line is also incredibly deep to me too. One of my favorites.
This one wrecked me. When she hit that note; and you know exactly which note - I was done.
100%. It still gives me chills to this day.
The chorus is supposed to be "oh my my, oh my my" but I swear its "oh mama, oh mama".
which is SO much more depressing.
like when your parents would draw a chalk outline on the driveway around you and now its walking around like a dead person. WOOF.
Keep the reactions coming sir. 🔥
I understand that. As a man with Mommy issues, this wouldn't resonate as much with me. Haha. I think the song is perfect the way it is.
Never apologise for feeling anything bro! The first time I heard this it had me in 😢 yet it also was so powerful for me personally, basically this song helped me! Your interpretation of this song took words from mouth so thankyou for your reaction/s 👊 you keep making them ill keep watching 👍
I appreciate you! People like you why I want to keep pushing out content
Well I'm here for what you have to say! I search for reactions specifically like yours, where they are true and honest, I respect reactors like your self so much for giving your time to appreciate and give honest feedback to music, plus the education you bring to ppl like me, because i dont know the technical sides to music structures amd your explanations help me to learn so thankyou! & like I said bro you keep making them & ill keep watching 👊
This is a great ren reaction video... ive subscribed, as ur raw emotion , touched the soul x thank u for being you !
I think you hit the nail on the head ,, i imagine he has saved many lives . I feel ur pain here and when we have been there we feel empathy for others who have been there x
I wish ren was around when i was struggling , he definately would of helped me .... to accept who i was also .... even though im ok these days now in early 40s , ren has touched my soul so deeply and helped me to understand those dark days even more than i ever felt possible . Thanks again !
I'm glad he could help you! His music is just so filled with emotion. It's hard not to relate.
Another great reaction.
It was this song that after seeing I made the decision to stop my head meds (as I was on Sertraline as mentioned in the lyrics) and whilst I have my wobbles, I'm pleased I did.
P.s. not going to comment on hat game from here on in as you'll get bored lol
Always love a nice hat game recognition haha.
And I'm glad his music has helped. Like I said in my reaction even if he happens to save one life it's a blessing.
Thank you for your honest reaction. Ren’s music is definitely helping to save lives. He is a voice of hope.
Definitely giving voices to those who hadn't had one previously.
Ren was wrongly diagnosed and given antidepressants etc he has Lyme disease from a tick bite, and while the doctors were not treating him for it that’s what caused the pain and the psychotic episodes and his autoimmune problems. All that from a wrong diagnosis. He is so positive and he gives so much hope!
Thanks for that! Yeah been following Ren for a while and highly ware of his health stuff. Crazy all the things she's went through and he still has a positive outlook on life.
"I'm just gonna listen to it, and tell you my thoughts at the end", pauses 10 seconds later. Lol. I loved it, it's just funny.
I try to convince myself by saying it out loud. It never works.
Another excellent reactions to ren, in every reaction video to rens music I've noticed ren is attracting people of all ages from I think the youngest was 16 right up to 78 years old, it just goes to show how many and for how long people can suffer with different ailments or struggles, however once we get through rens messages of it will be alright we then get onto his lighter side and his other types of music to lift you up, ren pulled me out of a deepening dark hole and I'll be for ever eternally greatful 🙏
He has helped me as well. A lot of his songs resonate specifically for me. And many others.
Authentic beautiful reaction To our Amazing Ren ❤Thank you
My pleasure 😊
Great reaction it’s a very genuine and emotional journey he’s taking us all on ❤️
Love how vulnerable he is in his music. Makes it extremely relatable.
I love the honesty and rawness of this reaction. Take care of yourself Buddy, and know that you're good at this RUclips gig!
Thank you I appreciate it!
WOW, just WOW!!! Such a raw and honest reaction, thank you...
Didn't expect my emotions to get the best of me. But this IS a Ren video after all.
This one got me too. Plays in my head all day.
It's the emotion that they have that evokes something in me. The passion they put into their craft is unmatched.
Such a TRUE song! Hits HARD!🥺
Definitely hit me hard.
Looking forward to your reaction
Appreciate that. It is soon!
Is it his love of music that keeps him going, to have a big smile on his face in terrible times?
I think that is a good interpretation. The way it's worded, to me, seemed to give it a negative connotation.
I've been going down the McFly JP rabbit hole this evening and watched all of your Ren reactions. Great and honest videos! Respect to you!
Wow thank you so much! I'm still new but there will be so many more.
Ooh I am doing the same thing now👍🦇
I feel the exact same way you do about this song, this one hit me and stayed with me more, however hearing hi ren first allowed my mind to be opened to his genre bending talent. This one though is my fav so far
This one felt like it resonates with more people. But Hi Ren is Ren's story
@@mcflyjp totally agree, hi ren was what we needed for an appropriate introduction I feel into ren as an artist and allowed anyone who listens to completely let their guard down and be open minded to anything about to happen
Thank you for opening up to us bro! Appreciate your honesty and heart! It's nice hearing someone else talking about similar ways I feel. Liked and subbed bro 🤌👌👏❤️
I appreciate that! No reason not to be authentic. If it helps explain the message of the song then I'm all for it.
@@mcflyjp amen brother 👍
Really enjoyed your reaction - very thoughtful. I missed the start of your premiere but wanted to watch straight through from the beginning (so didn't join the chat). Ren does a lot of emotional stuff but, if you ever need a break, he also has some fun stuff (Humble, What You Want, Losing It, his busking band The Big Push, collaborations with Sam Tompkins etc etc)
Music with feeling is what music and artistry should be about. But yeah it would be nice to see him having some fun!
Glad you liked this one. When you can check out Illest of Our Time. The dude is all out talented in every regard. Also....
Can we get some Atmosphere on the channel?
I know this is a month old but thank you for doing this one and being yourself. Bc as i tell everyone thats always enough. May not seem like it at times but, those times always end. Your channel is only going to go up as long as you stay true to you bc thats all you can be. Way to go.
I will never try to be anyone else. That's inauthentic.
Loved this reaction! Thank you for sharing your emotions and technical skills and analysis with us. I'm very late to Ren, just found out about him the other day and now I'm possesed. I've seen and listened to both Chalked outlines and Hi Ren for like a million times and they are both still gives me goosebumps and tear me up. So I feel you on this one. With love from Sweden
I have been obsessed with Ren since I first saw Hi Ren for my reaction over a month ago. If you like Chalk Outlines check out How to Be Me live. Then come on over and watch me react to it. Another heartbreak song.
@@mcflyjpI will absolutely do that!
Man! I'd managed to listen to this and not cry four times straight. You buggered my streak lol.
Oh well! I'll have to start again. Loved it.
Take care. And keep them coming.
Big love from Spain.
Thanks. D sorry I broke your streak. Their words and emotions just did a number on me
@@mcflyjp No problem. I'll start again. Love a challenge me lol.
Peace
Me too brother.
Powerful stuff! 💪🏽
Appreciated how you were obviously touched by this one but then able to break it down so clearly too. Dominoes is another where Ren takes a heavy subject and in my opinion has created something powerful that may just help a few people. On the flip side I highly recommend checking out his band The Big Push performing I shot the sheriff /Road to Zion / Hip Hop mash up for a feel good and amazing musical performance. Stay well mate.
The Big Push and that song specifically has been requested A LOT. So it's on my list.
Respect!
Check out How To Be Me (live) and bring the tissues.
Been seeing this one requested a lot. Its on my list
...and I'm other Ren fan who found you. And strangely enough, I'm another old guy, like Brian and William who replied previously. Obviously, Ren is tapping into something that reaches so many. Thanks for your own authenticity. Haven't yet looked to see what else you've reviewed but for something lighter, you might look at "What you want." Thanks again. New subscriber.
Thanks for the love. I just put out my Crutch reaction which was an EMOTIONAL roller coaster.
🔥🔥❤️🔥🔥 #Ren
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Love your reaction brother. Ren is on a different level. Love your honesty
I appreciate that. This song gets me everytime. Thanks for the love!
Yea man, me too. So happy that he's helped catapult your channel. Amazing how one guy can have such an impact, that's exactly what this world needs! And you speak so much truth when talking about how dull music is these days and the past decade or 2. As another reactor said, we want substance!
@@christopherwcazares7054 Mainstream is essentially the new indie from the 80s. Dull and lackluster.
The gallows line is the one that always gets to me 😭😭
That one is definitely a hard one to hear
Thanks for explaining the music and the techniques he’s using that make this so evocative. I’m totally ignorant about music theory and really appreciate your expertise. Learning tons from you!
I'm so glad to hear that! The fact that I can teach others about music makes me happy!
Powerful…Love the emotion 👏 Thx
Thanks. Very powerful songs when you take in the lyrics and the emotion.
I've really enjoyed your reactions to Rens music. No need to apologise for being emotional. Remember we are all human beings ;) Keep up the good work and take care of yourself. I'm subbing.
I see what you did there. The song moved me, obviously.
I second this sentiment!
Also thank you for the kind words.
Great reaction and analysis! Thanks for going into so much detail! This one hits home for a lot of people who've had the crippling days of depression, the trapped-in-my-stupid-self of social anxiety, and the fear of the uncertainty that comes with a potential life beyond periods of constant struggle and numbness. Really appreciate that you spoke to this in your analysis! - Hopefully you don't apologise for being emotional in videos/in the rest of your life in future. It's okay to feel something.
Btw, at 22:08 I know you didn't intend this, but that hand movement followed by "is to build up to the climax" made me chuckle! 😂
The "stupid-self of social anxiety" is me on a daily basis. It can be crippling at times (maybe not as bad as depression, but certainly prety bad).
I hear you about not apologizing. It's almost a societal default to think showing emotion is bad; that's a perspective I have that I need to change.
And who's to say I didn't plan that?! Haha I didn't. Just a happy accident.
@@mcflyjp I hear you about it being on a daily basis - same here. You're doing great to put yourself out there - power to you man.
Actually, on that note, have you heard "Power" by Ren? It's an inspiring one on rough days! If not, check it out - for you that is. Whether you want to do a reaction video of it is up to you!
@@nocentii funny. I'm editing it now 😁
Brilliant reaction and analysis, thanks 💕
Thank you too!
Thank you....
Tears are always healing shared.
This one definitely had me doing a lot of healing!
Beautiful, honest reaction. I'm so glad you mentioned the line about the gallows, a lot of reacters don't acknowledge it. I liked the added comments you said about they way he was singing and the harmonies. I think you'd enjoy his band The Big Push doing covers of Wade in The Water, I Shot The Sheriff/Road To Zion/Hip Hop and War Pigs. Also Ren and Chinchilla busking doing Drunk in Love
Thank you so much. It's a deep line, no way I could miss it.
And the Big Push are on my list
I'm going through emotional termoil at the moment and in lots of pain, I'm at the beginning of my journey of finding out what's wrong, so I total understand how your feeling hugs to you, its okay to feel emotions to his songs xx
The beginning can be the roughest part. But hopefully you get some healing soon!
Thanks for the kind words.
@@mcflyjp thats okay we are in this together
I relate. 👍🔥❤
The way he can connect emotionally must come from that place of pain , the shit he endured from the misdiagnosis must have been horrendous. I know the way he expresses that journey now will help many .
His story is so sad and it had to bring him to some pretty bad places mentally. But at least it's led to some great music.
Never be afraid to show emotions ❤
The positive response to my videos like these has taught me to show emotions.
Please listen to Depression, Insomnia, Ready for you, Patience, Penitence, Crutch & Dominoes... Ren tells the world a lot in those songs.
Adding these to the list of potential reactions.
Great reaction.
Glad you enjoyed it
A great reaction thank you 💛
Thank you too!
Long time sufferer of mental health and chronic pain here mate, love the reaction, if you listen to them sing independently then together, notice, the tone is higher, because they aren't alone anymore
Hmmm I just 'chalked' that up to them having to do harmonies and her range is higher than his so it makes sense to do that. Yet again a dynamic of a Ren song I didn't even think of.
@McFly JP lol, I only realised it during the week, and iv listened to this song many times, it's the rabbit hole, once you listen to each song a load of times, so much comes through, it's amazing the way he makes this songs, and foundca perfect partner in Chinchilla
Beautiful reaction! This one gets to you! ❤
That's definitely an understatement.
Thanks for your reaction
Thank you for watching!
great video man!
Glad you liked it!
So 12:37 is a spot I wanted to talk about. One thing about psych meds is that they often leave the person taking them feeling numb. So what I noticed was at this point in the song, she's singing a 5th above him. (I think) What wouldn't surprise me at all is if Ren deliberately left out the 3rd on purpose. Is it major? Is it minor? Happy? Sad? It can't be either! If he did that on purpose, that's some next level craftsmanship. What do you think? You caught the lack of resolution in Hi Ren, so I was definitely eager to learn your opinion.
Thanks for being real and vulnerable with this song. It matters. Genuine and authentic matter. You're doing a great job with these. Total respect. It's a blast being on the ride with you!
Technically speaking, that is just a power chord. The 1 and the 5 is a power chord which as we know is always used for intensity and a heavy sound (prominent in rock music). I'm not exactly sure if it is a 5 though, I can check tomorrow when I can sit down and look at it.
Remember though that not every harmony or even chord has every note of a scale or even a chord. There are different iterations of chords called inversions. You can only play with 5 fingers so sometimes things get left out.
Think of Sus and diminished chords which usually have sharp or flat 2s (9s) or 4s (11s) which call for strange fingerings on the fretboard.
The tension in those notes actually makes me think it's a 4th! I will check tomorrow.
This was bothering me so I downloaded a piano app on my phone. It is, in fact, 4ths. He's singing a B nite while she's singing an E note. That's a 4th. Which makes sense for the song to be honest and it stands out.
The 5th would sound to perfect....hence it being called "Perfect 5ths" which those of us familiar with classical music, and specifically Bach, know that that is sacrilege in writing . . . Except it's not. Power chords are perfect 5ths and the foundation for rock. They sound too clean and complete.
@@mcflyjp nice. Wow! That's good stuff right there. My ear is still developing, but that was in depth and seriously appreciated. Its awesome to learn from folks kind enough to share their knowledge, so thanks for that!
@@simontemplar3359 I can go on all day about music so ask away
This touched me as well.
Such a great, emotional song.
I feel the same way as you! Another thing you probably missed is when he talks about "a new habit"... like recreational drugs. Chalk Outlines comes with the pills or with the drugs. And we can't get out of this cycle.... we just want to feel some relief... and for me the "great big smile" is being fake to other people, because we know that will scare or worry others, or worse, that people will pitty us. People call us "toxic" and we have to pretend we are ok, but we feel dead inside. I'm not a pretender, so most times, I isolate myself. Only the ones that are passing through this, can understand... Now I take one day at a time! Love from Portugal ❤ and thank you for your honesty.
For me a habit can be any habit that is detrimental to you and your health and well being.
Alcohol, recreational drugs, nail biting (while not too harmful definitely something I could stop), etc.