Soul Crushing Performance | First Time Reaction | Ren X Chinchilla - How To Be Me (live)

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  • Опубликовано: 13 сен 2024

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  • @MissMeKate
    @MissMeKate Год назад +169

    We're all glad you found your way through. ❤
    Ren wrote this in tribute to his friend Joe Hughes, who got lost in his darkness and was never found after jumping from the Menai bridge. (The video was recorded on a bridge, too.)
    I love the way it can be read from the perspective of the person who cannot go on, or the people left behind.
    Freckled Angels was written about Joe, too.

    • @joshuawiedenbeck6944
      @joshuawiedenbeck6944 Год назад +7

      I might be mistaken, but I believe they recorded this at the same bridge he jumped off of.

    • @MissMeKate
      @MissMeKate Год назад +10

      @@joshuawiedenbeck6944 I've seen people say that but not anything to confirm it so I try to err on the side of caution, but it could well be.

    • @GregDaniel78
      @GregDaniel78 Год назад +4

      ​@@joshuawiedenbeck6944 Im certain it is not the bridge in question. That particular one is over 200 years old and very much still in use. It could be a view of the area, but the darkness obscures it. 💔

    • @silentwhisp4r670
      @silentwhisp4r670 Год назад +4

      The most beautiful part about this song is on its own its an awesome song. Knowing the story behind it makes it hit completely differently though.

    • @MissMeKate
      @MissMeKate Год назад +3

      @@GregDaniel78 I'm kinda glad it isn't. I can't imagine how hard it would have been to perform from there. He struggles enough with getting through it in other versions as it is without that added weight.

  • @tomturbo1317
    @tomturbo1317 Год назад +27

    Chinchilla absolutely shines on this. She's so good.

  • @butterflymama0838
    @butterflymama0838 Год назад +82

    This song is so eerily beautiful! They are just incredible together!
    Edit: Cliff, you are one of the most humble, genuine, and caring guys out there. Please stay that way. So many people with mental illness (including myself) need to hear you and know that we're all gonna be ok.
    Much love, man! ❣️✌️

  • @belindamelville2270
    @belindamelville2270 Год назад +30

    Beautiful but heart breaking😢

  • @Tessimistic420
    @Tessimistic420 Год назад +17

    Beautifully haunting gooseflesh EVERYTIME 🔥🔥❤️🔥🔥
    #Ren #Chinchilla

  • @stephenbarr773
    @stephenbarr773 Год назад +15

    My understanding is this is in tribute to his friend that lost his life, and they are singing on the bridge where it happened.

    • @MizCriz46
      @MizCriz46 Год назад +3

      It isn't on the Menai Bridge. They are on a balcony. If you watch carefully you'll see the windows of an apartment come into the frame behind Ren twice during the video.

  • @elenaorujev3494
    @elenaorujev3494 Год назад +29

    Incredibly haunting and beautiful performance! Thank you.

  • @horsehollerer
    @horsehollerer Год назад +42

    Chinchilla posted a lovely thank you video today on her YT channel. Turns out the rumors are true and she is the sweetest human, unsurprisingly. I cannot imagine being a female artist trying to go it alone in this cut throat industry. Go show her some love you guys.
    EDIT: Sorry, I meant to say thank you for this and for all of it. Keep moving forward.

    • @GneasYTC
      @GneasYTC Год назад +3

      I saw that video earlier, and it was really sweet, and I'm thrilled she's starting to get some love at last.
      When I look at the number of views on some of her videos it's little short of criminal how few there are.
      She has some new music coming out soon (?), can't wait.
      I think independent is the way of the future - cut out the middle-man, be free to speak your truth and people will find you.

    • @horsehollerer
      @horsehollerer Год назад +2

      @@GneasYTC Exactly on all of the above! That new song she's started teasing is absolute FIRE. She will break through and win, just like Ren is doing. She's got the talent and the compassion and the authenticity. People like us will do the rest!

    • @manuelper
      @manuelper Год назад

      Independent is independent and really hard to make it in the music biz, regardless of being female or male. Not sure why you pre-qualified it considering the biggest pop stars on earth are mostly women.

    • @horsehollerer
      @horsehollerer Год назад +3

      @@manuelper I hear you, but I fear it might be more accurate to say that the biggest sex symbols in music are mostly women. Regardless of their level of talent (which is usually very high imho) the industry's expectations for how female artists look, behave and create art are very different than for their male counterparts. I cannot imagine that the likes of Ed Sheeran, Post Malone, Bad Bunny etc have to deal with the same shallow aesthetic expectations forced upon, say, Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Dua Lipa, HER, Olivia Rodrigo etc. (Women should be able to wear/do whatever they want, of course ... I'm talking solely about industry framing.) E.g. for years, Billie Eilish was repeatedly demonized by the media, and even sections of the industry, for daring to act/think differently and for rejecting the norms for female artists. And I think Chinchilla said in an interview recently that her record label told her not to release Little Girl Gone because it was too aggressive and would ruffle feathers ... and besides people simply wouldn't like it. Without the benefit of hindsight, and the knowledge that everything would turn out ok, it must have taken a heck of a lot of courage to reject the powerful, controlling, profiteering music industry, in favor of preserving her artistic ideals ... and yes, sadly I think it's harder for women to do that. Cheers.

    • @manuelper
      @manuelper Год назад

      @@horsehollerer Sex always sells, but that doesn't mean there haven't been huge stars that did not become huge stars on the basis of talent alone. Look at Adele or Aretha, to name two "divas" off the top of my head. And let's not pretend that there haven't been plenty of men that were huge just strictly on the basis of being 'pretty'. Shit the entire boy-band phenomenom (including the likes of BTS) is built on it.

  • @scantregard1915
    @scantregard1915 Год назад +4

    @CHINCHILLA is SO deserving of more attention just like Ren is. She's amazing! Check out her new release!

  • @jabbazabba23
    @jabbazabba23 Год назад +8

    Chinchilla “Fingers” live. Please my man. You’ll love it. She’s solid on her own as well.

  • @StelFiRu
    @StelFiRu Год назад +33

    Goosebumps every time, and sometimes tears. This song definitely hits anyone who's lost somebody dear to them. Great reaction. ❤️🇨🇦

  • @Sabrina-wz9ko
    @Sabrina-wz9ko Год назад +31

    This and Chalk Outlines are so hauntingly beautiful. They compliment each other so damn well.
    Chinchilla's Fingers, especially the live one, is an amazing track and video! I think she's as much of a gem as Ren, in her own unique way.
    And couldn't agree more.. We are always morphing into our future selves, writing our stories as we live them, for better and worse. 💜

    • @yilomina2047
      @yilomina2047 Год назад +2

      Yes! I love Fingers. Also Elements.

    • @funkypixie1
      @funkypixie1 Год назад

      Ahh yes. Chalk outlines..

    • @Sabrina-wz9ko
      @Sabrina-wz9ko Год назад

      I was so torn whether to recommend Fingers or Elements as they are both absolutely amazing. Her vocals in the live vid of Fingers though just resonates through my entire being. The bit at the end about the keys in the knuckles... Just too relatable.

    • @yilomina2047
      @yilomina2047 Год назад

      @@Sabrina-wz9ko Omg yes, I love that line!

  • @pfun236
    @pfun236 Год назад +24

    The only thing I can say is HEAVENLY!!! THIS HAS BEEN IN MY HEAD FOR DAYS!!

  • @lukewalton8745
    @lukewalton8745 Год назад +16

    They are amazing together. It's tough between ren and sam or ren and chinchilla. I love them both. This song gets me every time. Great reaction bro Great to see you back

  • @sheenadees2701
    @sheenadees2701 Год назад +5

    When he was on twitch during the premiere of Illest of Our Time somebody posted a clip that showed him saying that he's been working at this since he was 12

  • @karahgarrison3218
    @karahgarrison3218 Год назад +15

    Fingers (live version) and Elements by Chinchilla are amazing! Shes working on new music too so keep an eye out! Please also check out freckled Angels by Ren

  • @LuiWallentinGttler
    @LuiWallentinGttler Год назад +15

    This is just so gut-wrenchingly good. They embody longing, sorrow, frustration and so on. It's certainly a performance that is so much more than just a sum of its parts.

  • @pirada74
    @pirada74 Год назад +2

    ❤❤❤

  • @klaj6595
    @klaj6595 11 месяцев назад +1

    Their voices are stunning together

  • @lisamayreed6399
    @lisamayreed6399 Год назад +12

    Your a awesome reactor hope things work out....ty for supporting ren and chinchilla❤

  • @juliecooper-nm7cm
    @juliecooper-nm7cm Год назад +11

    Loved what you said about getting lost in the journey. I’ve been lost for over 30 years and am finally starting to define who I am as an individual for the first time in my adult life. So glad I discovered Ren and channels like yours that help me explore and process my newly emerging emotions. Btw, was following you before Ren cuz I’m also a big Em fan. 😊

  • @angelaphillips7970
    @angelaphillips7970 Год назад +3

    You are exactly where you are supposed to be at this exact moment. And I for one am happy and grateful that that we get to share this moment with you. Thank you for being here! ❤❤❤

  • @Pinkarmia
    @Pinkarmia Год назад +2

    🙌♥🙌

  • @mikepiccione886
    @mikepiccione886 Год назад +4

    Definitely bring more Sam haven't got to see enough of him yet😊

  • @cas9065
    @cas9065 Год назад +4

    It is great to have you back!

  • @zeroreyortsed3624
    @zeroreyortsed3624 Год назад +2

    Thanks for the reaction, I needed that today 🥲.

  • @christinapeck966
    @christinapeck966 Год назад +4

    I love REN✨ I love all his music I enjoyed your reaction glad your back I love the song Humble with Eden Nash so incredible can’t wait for you to hear it 🔥🎶✌🏽 🥰

  • @Shiroar
    @Shiroar Год назад +9

    I always find it really difficult to stick to a melody when doing harmonies instead of ending up singing the same. Especially if you have to pay attention to anything else but what you’re doing. But look at them. Singing right at each other and feeling the music and lyrics. And still making it look easy to harmonise. Blows my mind.

  • @MarkTomblin
    @MarkTomblin Год назад +3

    Chinchilla has recently taken the decision to go independent. As such she deserves support and recognition from everyone who likes her music.
    @Cliff Beats She is also hinting at a new single release coming soon!

  • @stevecody9878
    @stevecody9878 Год назад +3

    Keep doing what you're doing... You're brilliant to watch/listen to.
    Cheers pal 👍😀

  • @cas9065
    @cas9065 Год назад +11

    I cannot believe we withheld this one from you. It is one of the masterpieces. I think only Violet's Tale hits that hard. Maybe Crutch. Did you find Penitence, yet?

  • @JensRandolff
    @JensRandolff Год назад +8

    As usual, great reaction. As for "How to Be Me," Ren's best friend, Joe Hughes, committed suicide; Ren alluded to it in one of his songs, stating that he lost his best friend before he was 25. The pain of this loss is evident in a few of his songs, "Freckled Angels" being one examples. It is dedicated to Joe Hughes, who committed suicide on the 27th of December, 2010. Someone else commented that the video was shot at the bridge that Ren's friend jumped from. His body was never recovered.
    Their live performance of "Chalk Outlines" is still my favorite song, partly because I can relate to it due to my own daily struggles. Although, losing your best friend to suicide is also something I experienced when I was 19 y/o (almost 38 years ago). “How to Be Me” definitely runs a close second, though. I would also recommend their busking sessions in Brighton, performing “Sexual Healing” (Marvin Gaye cover) and “One Dance / Drunk in Love” (Drake/Beyoncé cover); those performances are of a much lighter mood and very enjoyable.

    • @MizCriz46
      @MizCriz46 Год назад +1

      Commenters who live in Brighton say they are not actually on that bridge or anywhere near it. They are on a rooftop or balcony.

    • @JensRandolff
      @JensRandolff Год назад

      @@MizCriz46 Thank you for the info. I actually learned a few weeks ago that the video was not shot on or near the bridge and have indicated that on subsequent comments. Thanks again for your reply.

  • @janegill-pl5kz
    @janegill-pl5kz Год назад +2

    Stunning! Crutch featuring Bibi is highly under viewed! It's equally as stunning and passionate.
    Humble also underrated IMHO, life if funny, love music 1 2 and 3 for something just pure fun. 😉

  • @alisonshoobert6260
    @alisonshoobert6260 Год назад +2

    Please react to Chinchilla singing Fingers LIVE. 🙂

  • @mldkenny
    @mldkenny Год назад +2

    So beautiful , moving and very sad. Those two together are just unbelievable.

  • @LeeannG
    @LeeannG Год назад +4

    Can you do Sweet Little Lady by the big push if you haven’t? The live acoustic version is sooooo gooood

  • @achebwahs1111
    @achebwahs1111 Год назад +16

    That's a seriously powerful song sung by two seriously talented artists. I too know all too well the grip that is addiction brother. The rollercoaster soundtrack of my life is thee. Much love to you Cliff. You are doing a cracking job old mate and I know you've got sh1t going on as well. There's plenty of good folk who care about you Cliff. Me included. We look out for folk because folk deserve to be looked out for and we all have our moments. Appreciate you for being you man

  • @Henry4ever
    @Henry4ever Год назад +1

    This song is toooo good !🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @kerricrawley6864
    @kerricrawley6864 Год назад +1

    💜

  • @brigittemainella6412
    @brigittemainella6412 Год назад +5

    My favorite female artist! Her voice is incredibly beautiful, powerful and unique! And Ren is nothing short of a brilliant singer, songwriter and performer! Both get a 10! Thank you for doing this one!

  • @staceydowning4476
    @staceydowning4476 Год назад +1

    Absolutely amazing their voices …. I have been fighting depression and anxiety for 50 years. I can’t explain how much this song resonates with me. I lost a friend to suicide 40 years ago… he was 14. Had his bible open to a verse. “Where is my God I can’t breathe” … Ren you touch our souls and you are creating what this world needs more of.. open discussion about our struggles with mental health and makes us know we are not alone. ❤;

  • @chrisskarsbo
    @chrisskarsbo Год назад +1

    One of my favourites, i get tears the whole way through constantly

  • @lucygonzalez-zo5nz
    @lucygonzalez-zo5nz Год назад +3

    Cliff you always speak so open and honestly about your own life experience. I really appreciate your channel. Thank you
    PS. Please react to The Big Push Sweet Little Lady. Live version.

  • @XDarkVivi
    @XDarkVivi Год назад +1

    I love when a singers voice hits those nerves that sends shivers through your body. I even paused my game just to close my eyes and listen to this.

  • @pauldurrant8907
    @pauldurrant8907 Год назад +2

    Check out Ren and Chinchilla one dance/ drunk in Love its so good too

  • @MH-by6kt
    @MH-by6kt Год назад +1

    4:17 The moment Chinchilla becomes possessed.

  • @jla98765
    @jla98765 Год назад +1

    It's just beautiful ❤️

  • @DonnaPoynton.
    @DonnaPoynton. Год назад +1

    Thanks Cliff ❤Ren

  • @as7326
    @as7326 Год назад +1

    This style reminds me of The Civil Wars. Check out that duo! They are fantastic!!

  • @lisapattison5605
    @lisapattison5605 Год назад +1

    A beautiful haunting song. They’re incredible together, the emotion is off the chart ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 love this as much as Chalk Outlines (live)

  • @sheenadees2701
    @sheenadees2701 Год назад +4

    I do that with reading I can visualize in my head and with music so I get it. Can you do Fingers by Chinchilla?

  • @christopherwolsey7983
    @christopherwolsey7983 Год назад +2

    Sam and Ren, "superstition " on the fly... must see live

  • @MisterBoothCoUk
    @MisterBoothCoUk Год назад +1

    Love your reactions and honesty.

  • @joyplant6275
    @joyplant6275 Год назад +1

    Breathtaking 😢

  • @KatSnow11
    @KatSnow11 Год назад +5

    I knew you were a real one, now I understand. I know just what you mean, my brother. I have a lot of respect for you, always offering a helping hand or ear.
    This song is phenomenal. Thanks so much for sharing it with us today, and for speaking more on Chinchilla. She is amazing. She is fully independent now, and she has a new album out soon. We all need to help push her!!! Her song Elements is my favorite.

  • @food223
    @food223 Год назад +1

    He really does remind me of Kim Dracula as in he can do everything, good to see you back, this song hits so hard

  • @margaretc5679
    @margaretc5679 Год назад +1

    Chinchilla is going independent and has new music dropping soon!

  • @firecracker187
    @firecracker187 Год назад

    Their voices together are as smooth as butter on a hot skillet

  • @tinymusikcodottv-Musikverse99
    @tinymusikcodottv-Musikverse99 Год назад +1

    2002 man. Good of you to open yourself up and good luck!!! Your Great!!! A good Human!!!

  • @adrianhartley4268
    @adrianhartley4268 Год назад +2

    Love your reactions... Try Fingers by Chinchilla - you will enjoy

  • @dawnpatterson8708
    @dawnpatterson8708 Год назад +2

    That was one of the BEST things, I have heard in response to this song.
    Life isn't about HOW or WHO you were.
    It's about NOW.
    The person, we are from the lessons that we have learned.
    This one IS DEFINITELY hit on the soul level.

  • @ernieburns1
    @ernieburns1 Год назад +2

    For years there has been an effort to get people to talk about mental health issues. I have seen dozens of react videos to Ren's work and almost everyone has opened up and talked honestly about their own struggles or those they've known who have struggled. Ren's songs have enabled people to find a way to discuss and empathise with the subject on a level I have never witnessed.

  • @karahgarrison3218
    @karahgarrison3218 Год назад +1

    This song makes me cry every time i hear it ❤

  • @MrSmartassss
    @MrSmartassss Год назад +1

    Appreciate you Cliff ! 🔥

  • @kirstyoneill6609
    @kirstyoneill6609 Год назад +1

    This was beautiful but I also cried ❤😢❤🐢 xx these 2 together are a power house of emotion xx they know how to get you right in the feels man xx

  • @DaisyKmua
    @DaisyKmua Год назад

    This song is hauntingly beautiful, goosebumps every time

  • @amandamackie6481
    @amandamackie6481 6 дней назад

    ✨✨✨

  • @LazyGrey
    @LazyGrey Год назад +2

    I truely appreciate you Cliff, and I'm so glad you're still here with us❤
    You're doing something great here and I don't just mean your awesome reactions, which I totally am here for.
    You have a good heart and you're creating an amazing community!!! Thanx for being you🤗🥰

  • @wexfordgirl1
    @wexfordgirl1 Год назад

    The fact that they travelled all the way to Wales to film this on the Menai Bridge his friend Joe Hughes jumped from is sum simply heartbreaking. They are just incredible

  • @chicmedic
    @chicmedic Год назад +3

    Anything by Chinchilla is fire...my two faves at the moment are Elements and Fingers. But she also has new music coming out soon!

  • @as7326
    @as7326 Год назад

    Thanks! I'm an addict. 11 years clean. Music hits different on this side of life. 💜💜💜

  • @ckinahan1
    @ckinahan1 Год назад +1

    God bless. Lost always.Glad you're still here brother. Much love
    Xo

  • @leeannies-tears369
    @leeannies-tears369 Год назад +1

    Again, love your guts bud!❣️🎶🌊🌲Your so brave. This month, on the 24th,will be 11 years clean and sober 😮😊. Love this song so much. THANKS FOR BEING THERE FOR PEOPLE!

  • @AnitaMc2
    @AnitaMc2 3 месяца назад

    Love your personal insights. Love how open you are about your challenges in life. I am almost as addicted to watching you react as i am in watching Ren.❤

  • @andymcpandy2128
    @andymcpandy2128 Год назад

    Thankyou sir. From the bottom of my heart. Thankyou.

  • @donald1379
    @donald1379 Год назад

    Beautiful performance...they are both amazing...loved it...thank you

  • @derekoliver5772
    @derekoliver5772 Год назад +3

    Great reaction just subbed. I though I had subbed earlier, my bad. Keep doing what your doing. Peace.

  • @sunshynff
    @sunshynff Год назад +2

    I don't what kind relationship the two of them have, if it's romantic or not, but god damn they have such chemistry when they perform together. I don't want to label it, but what ever that bond is between the two of them is absolutely awe inspiring, it's almost like their individual talents merge into one and create a supernova, I've never EVER been this "fan boy'ed out" over musical artists, and I once met Eddie Vedder and actually got to chat with him during the height of his career and couldn't feel my legs afterwards from trying to stay calm...lol.

  • @moshflower6662
    @moshflower6662 Год назад

    When you have to remind yourself to breathe....this is what Ren and this version of this song made me do. Also great reaction dude.

  • @daniellegotheridge6406
    @daniellegotheridge6406 Год назад

    Beautiful talented people like Ren attract the best, including you! Really enjoying your reactions and talks. Thank you.

  • @dancerbird76
    @dancerbird76 Год назад

    This track is so beautiful- Ren & Chinchilla have such great chemistry- goosebumps every time I hear it.
    Even more poignant when you think about Ren’s friend, Joe.
    Love your Ren reactions.

  • @leanneh5293
    @leanneh5293 Год назад

    This song is hauntingly brilliant. Ren is a beautiful humble genius! Chinchilla has such a wonderful voice, so powerful. They're both just amazing!! Thank you for your awesome reaction ❤❤

  • @CleddaSrh
    @CleddaSrh Год назад

    Chinchilla just announced she has a new album coming out soon! It’s going to be 🔥🔥🔥

  • @glennhansen6794
    @glennhansen6794 Год назад

    These two always 🔥🔥🔥🔥.

  • @helenjarvis7755
    @helenjarvis7755 Год назад

    This song keeps me returning to listen. Its perfectly beautiful and so real and sad.
    A very good tribute to Ren's friend Joe.

  • @ali50n
    @ali50n Год назад +1

    So glad you are back, definitely one of my favourite reactors, and you didn't disappoint. Thank you for opening up..sending love from the UK

  • @SkaterWillsy
    @SkaterWillsy Год назад +2

    These 2 are pure emotional gold

  • @kirstybleasdale3118
    @kirstybleasdale3118 Год назад +1

    Amazing, just beautiful! Woohoo you’re back, definitely one of the good one’s and for sure trustworthy, glad you’re back, let’s go 🤘

  • @Danandrea919
    @Danandrea919 7 месяцев назад

    I also "see" the music and "feel" the music. Much Love! ❤

  • @Peacetrain66
    @Peacetrain66 Год назад

    Love when you said you forgot to breathe! How I feel when watching his music too❤

  • @cherylrobbins715
    @cherylrobbins715 Год назад

    Despair and passion. Thank you for your consistent openness. We appreciate you

  • @Yougottalaugh-p9u
    @Yougottalaugh-p9u Год назад

    Busking at 12 now 33, worked his arse off to sculpt his craft to the level he's reached.

  • @sandratjoa9082
    @sandratjoa9082 Год назад

    This song has been a daily listen for me. Yes, please check out Chinchilla - Finger. She is going independent also. Let's support her too.

  • @clarebarrett9323
    @clarebarrett9323 6 месяцев назад

  • @ryderjohnson1293
    @ryderjohnson1293 Год назад

    "Powerful". You nailed it.

  • @Charyl.w.an.A
    @Charyl.w.an.A 10 месяцев назад

    I’m with you, watching them sing to each other is so captivating 😢 Incredible. Also beautiful insight about getting lost and finding yourself, a different version 😌

  • @julieyates405
    @julieyates405 Год назад

    Hauntingly beautiful performance from the depths of the soul. I'm so glad you have found 'our boy Ren' and Chinchilla, and appreciate their unique talents. We are so blessed by their art.
    Check out Crutch, it's a song from when Ren was first sick several years ago, that made me cry.

  • @rosie_tee
    @rosie_tee Год назад

    Sam tompkins- follow suit
    It will rock your core. 😢
    You broke my heart so gently - AMAZING❤
    Bloodline is great.
    And I love 'faded' and 'charlie' and 'wishing wells' to name a few
    ❤🌹

  • @richardhuff1256
    @richardhuff1256 Год назад

    Blind eyed featuring angry car park attendant is a great one with Sam if you haven't done that one. Don't recall seeing it and I watch all your Ren stuff unless I missed it.
    These two are phenomenal together. The passion is unmatched. Her voice is just plain beautiful.

  • @davideastham
    @davideastham Год назад

    RIP Joe. Thank you Cliff.