WHAT IS HAPPENING?? Vocal Coach & Songwriter React to Ryan Gosling - I'm Just Ken (Song Analysis)

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    Watch first-time reactions and expert analysis with Guinness World Record-breaking vocal coach, Richard Fink IV, and Billboard #1 songwriter, Johnny Cummings.
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    TIMESTAMPS
    00:00 Introduction to Ryan Gosling - I'm Just Ken
    01:53 First reaction to the soundtrack version
    10:02 The cat's reaction
    10:50 First reaction to trailer version
    12:40 Conclusion to I'm Just Ken
    14:30 Reminders
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    SONG CREDITS
    Written & Produced by: Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt
    Performed by: Ryan Gosling
    Full Song: • Ryan Gosling - I'm Jus...
    Promo Video: • Video
    *This video is for educational purposes and is not intended to infringe any copyrights
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Комментарии • 649

  • @Throga
    @Throga  11 месяцев назад +61

    We watched the movie!! Watch PART 2 reaction here: ruclips.net/video/TyoaemaXW8A/видео.html

    • @justlivin8629
      @justlivin8629 10 месяцев назад +3

      Me bawling through it 😂

    • @sadem1045
      @sadem1045 3 месяца назад

      Please watch the version of this movie performance with the ASL interpretation that was uploaded by MAX. The deaf woman who did the interpreting was just amazing and there's am entire version of the Barbie movie on MAX where she stands in the corner doing THE ENTIRE film in ASL.

  • @gypsywoman9140
    @gypsywoman9140 11 месяцев назад +2109

    This isn't just a song; its a journey towards self-acceptance

    • @Throga
      @Throga  11 месяцев назад +169

      We definitely understood that better after seeing the movie and putting the song in context :)

    • @ashleesaavedra4740
      @ashleesaavedra4740 11 месяцев назад +19

      This took me out 😂

    • @areafurrynone1913
      @areafurrynone1913 11 месяцев назад +6

      @@ashleesaavedra4740A song took you out of the BARBIE movie 💀

    • @gxlden_cookie8
      @gxlden_cookie8 11 месяцев назад +7

      @@areafurrynone1913werent they talking about the comment

    • @sallyhelmick9107
      @sallyhelmick9107 10 месяцев назад +6

      Love Ryan singing…very entertaining

  • @flofee
    @flofee 11 месяцев назад +835

    It’s a rock opera, it’s like a Bohemian Rhapsody for Millennials

    • @NereaBrecht_rtist
      @NereaBrecht_rtist 11 месяцев назад +16

      Nope, actually kids born after 2000 are called Gen Z. So it's not for Millenials...

    • @flofee
      @flofee 11 месяцев назад +34

      @@NereaBrecht_rtist Actually, it’s the Millennials who grew up playing with Barbies and are all about the Barbie hype. Gen Z are more likely to spend their day on Tik Tok than watching a Barbie movie.

    • @NereaBrecht_rtist
      @NereaBrecht_rtist 11 месяцев назад +3

      @@flofee but we are talking about these song and the movie, not about the Barbie doll. This song it's made in 2022-2023, so it's wrong to say that is a Bohemian Rhapsody for Millennials.

    • @BoilingHotCoffee
      @BoilingHotCoffee 11 месяцев назад +22

      @@flofeeokay wrong again, the youngest gen z is 13 years old now. TikTok in its current state has only existed since 2018. And the vast majority of its users have joined after the pandemic kicked into full gear. So no, they did not “grow up” with TikTok

    • @gr1mreap3rz15
      @gr1mreap3rz15 11 месяцев назад +12

      ​​@@flofeehi, uh, gen z here (i was born in 2003). i grew up w barbies, lol. the youngest gen z are like 13 by now, you're thinking of the next generation down. tiktok wasn't a thing til i was 15 lmao.

  • @SoundSista222
    @SoundSista222 11 месяцев назад +2423

    I think its a great song but i really hope they release the full dance video with the song as without it the full genious of it doesnt work. Its becoming iconic but imaging grease lightning without ever seeing the full routine its not really going to be understood the same way

    • @Throga
      @Throga  11 месяцев назад +238

      We're hearing that from everyone! We definitely need to go see the movie to get the full scope of the song :)

    • @petraw9792
      @petraw9792 11 месяцев назад +37

      Would've been a massive spoiler to show the fight.

    • @jenniferhiemstra5228
      @jenniferhiemstra5228 11 месяцев назад +25

      @@Throga You absolutely do! This movies honestly unironically quite good, and fun as hell!

    • @Throga
      @Throga  11 месяцев назад +28

      We watched the movie and just posted a PART 2 reaction video! ruclips.net/video/TyoaemaXW8A/видео.html

    • @evelyn2307
      @evelyn2307 11 месяцев назад +5

      I’m sure they will ones the video is out & I really enjoy this part of the movie 😂 plus I was surprised Ken was the villain.
      Ryan Gosling is the perfect Ken in my opinion.
      Ken-enough 💪🏻✌🏻

  • @kjn410
    @kjn410 11 месяцев назад +757

    They killed it with this song. The 80s vibe to it brings in just the right amount of drama. Ryan was phenomenal. Clearly he’s not just Ken.

    • @KitsukiiPlays
      @KitsukiiPlays 11 месяцев назад +59

      He’s Kenough

    • @EmmarainePink
      @EmmarainePink 10 месяцев назад +8

      He IS Ken, because Ken is phenomenal, because he's Kenough.

  • @blissfullycat02
    @blissfullycat02 11 месяцев назад +1017

    Hearing it without having seen the film is insanity... it fits SO well into the scene but out of context its like musical whiplash lol
    There is a touch of Zoolander in it, definitely, but its far deeper than Zoolander was in the end.

    • @Throga
      @Throga  11 месяцев назад +79

      Musical whiplash is a great term!! Haha yes we definitely need to see this song in context with the film.

    • @karimajor1165
      @karimajor1165 11 месяцев назад +17

      So so so good - Ken is my favorite part of the movie and I grew up loving Barbie, Skipper, Allen and Ken

    • @cherylesbenshade9331
      @cherylesbenshade9331 11 месяцев назад +16

      I saw the movie and loved this song. You really do need to see the movie to truly appreciate the emotion everyone puts in to the performance. Ryan Gosling's voice was perfect for this song. He was Ken.

    • @Throga
      @Throga  11 месяцев назад +9

      @@cherylesbenshade9331 we just saw it and posted a Part 2 review! Such a great song and movie :)

    • @cherylesbenshade9331
      @cherylesbenshade9331 11 месяцев назад +2

      I'm glad you both saw the movie. Enjoyed your Part 2 review.@@Throga

  • @marieq9936
    @marieq9936 11 месяцев назад +423

    "Man, I never realized how tough it was to be Ken!"
    And now we know, after 60 years.
    Ryan Gosling did a good job with this song.

    • @Throga
      @Throga  11 месяцев назад +22

      Yeah, he really did an amazing job!

    • @Rugelacharugula
      @Rugelacharugula 11 месяцев назад +8

      Ask women seeking higher wages or employment. We’ve been in that position for awhile.

    • @merkinidgit
      @merkinidgit 10 месяцев назад +7

      @@silentwater79That was actually a significant part of the movie. The patriarchy affects men and women just differently.

    • @flugsven
      @flugsven 10 месяцев назад +4

      @@silentwater79 It's a lot easier without the patriarchy. Sharing the economic burden, sharing taking care of the kids (gives the fathers a deeper connection to them) sharing the work load at home in general.
      Makes men more relaxed, and in touch with themselves.
      Young men have a very different approach to this than their fathers have, at least where I live. (Sweden)

  • @bookwyrm8181
    @bookwyrm8181 11 месяцев назад +743

    His high note at the end was unexpected and glorious

    • @Throga
      @Throga  11 месяцев назад +20

      agreed!

    • @cgb1505
      @cgb1505 10 месяцев назад +1

      Loved it

    • @Katya_Lastochka
      @Katya_Lastochka 9 месяцев назад +2

      It was sublime.

  • @nikkiberns1365
    @nikkiberns1365 11 месяцев назад +312

    I heard in a Did You Know trivia video that Mark Ronson wrote it as a joke for Greta, who actually liked it and sent it to Ryan, who went NUTS for it and made it the dramatic rock opera interpretation it is now. Which blew Ronson away with surprise 😂

    • @Throga
      @Throga  11 месяцев назад +24

      that's awesome!!

    • @mothralord1709
      @mothralord1709 11 месяцев назад +39

      They literally rewrote and adjusted parts of the script to accomodate the song 🤣🤣

    • @melissapatterson3218
      @melissapatterson3218 9 месяцев назад +14

      The difference between an artist who acts and someone who got into acting because they looked good enough 👏👏👏

    • @HRHDMKYT
      @HRHDMKYT 4 месяца назад +1

      I think it even won an award. Golden Globe? Oscar? Something. Just hilarious.

    • @susancherry5203
      @susancherry5203 4 месяца назад +2

      Ryan Gosling is beyond great in Barbie. He is just as great in La LA Land.

  • @PeaceLoveDolls
    @PeaceLoveDolls 10 месяцев назад +217

    They better have this song performed at the Oscars. It is epic.

    • @TimThat
      @TimThat 10 месяцев назад +4

      This would be SO GOOD.

    • @silverkyre
      @silverkyre 10 месяцев назад +10

      So many people would actually wat h the oscars just to see this song performed

    • @yoonahkang7384
      @yoonahkang7384 7 месяцев назад +1

      ong that has to happens

    • @user-tl4zt6mz3k
      @user-tl4zt6mz3k 6 месяцев назад

      yay ❤❤

    • @johnblack3204
      @johnblack3204 4 месяца назад +8

      It was glorious

  • @Zappbrannigan83
    @Zappbrannigan83 11 месяцев назад +550

    Apparently Slash worked on the song. Ken's fur coat is a nod to Stallone. And also, Ken's name is written on his black leather fanny pack in the Metallica font... thats so f*kin cool man. Loved it.

    • @Throga
      @Throga  11 месяцев назад +24

      haha that is awesome!

    • @lalathestylist
      @lalathestylist 11 месяцев назад +30

      He also had a headband on 😅

    • @Zappbrannigan83
      @Zappbrannigan83 11 месяцев назад +38

      @@lalathestylist Kobra Ken

    • @kellymcphaul2793
      @kellymcphaul2793 11 месяцев назад +6

      People seem to be confused on these points lol

    • @MikeTheYokel
      @MikeTheYokel 11 месяцев назад +16

      Also Wolfgang Van Halen and Josh Freese (new Foos drummer). Thats a pretty stellar collection of musicians

  • @therattusrattus
    @therattusrattus 11 месяцев назад +796

    id say the song is all over the place without the accompanying scenes in the movie; in the cinema it didn't seem out of place at all but for the disembodied song they have to chop parts of it together. i found it weird in hindsight too lmao

    • @Throga
      @Throga  11 месяцев назад +102

      You bring up a good point! I bet if we saw the choreography and storyline as it was happening it would flow much better :)

    • @Phelie315
      @Phelie315 11 месяцев назад +69

      @@Throga in the cinema I was basically on the floor laughing the entire song :D

    • @therattusrattus
      @therattusrattus 11 месяцев назад +62

      @@Phelie315 definitely felt the kenergy

    • @Emihasdreamstoo
      @Emihasdreamstoo 11 месяцев назад +3

      Even when I was watching it during the movie, it felt like it didn’t fit into the movie at all-

    • @spartanK42
      @spartanK42 11 месяцев назад +34

      @@Phelie315 I loved how the whole musical number just kept escalating in ridiculousness lmao.

  • @stanisawzokiewski3308
    @stanisawzokiewski3308 11 месяцев назад +130

    FEEL THE KENERGY

    • @Throga
      @Throga  11 месяцев назад +3

      hahaha

    • @crystalfajman3732
      @crystalfajman3732 11 месяцев назад +13

      "I'm Kenenough" has got to be one of the top movie quotes of the summer.

  • @vickypoole9066
    @vickypoole9066 11 месяцев назад +308

    You had to be there! In the movie the dance scene and the song was FABULOUS! I'm 70 and this is the FIRST time I've been to the movies in 10 YEARS - I begged my granddaughter to go again JUST so I could watch that song/dance again. I've watched every clip on You Tube - I want to save the whole scene and watch it again and again.

    • @Throga
      @Throga  11 месяцев назад +32

      We are going to watch the movie and post our thoughts - visual context is clearly needed! lol

    • @hellopeople6138
      @hellopeople6138 11 месяцев назад +22

      I’m so happy you enjoyed it so much! I’m 19 and I loved the movie so much, I cried a lot. I’m seeing it again, this time with my mom.

    • @anastasiakann3428
      @anastasiakann3428 11 месяцев назад +7

      I went twice for the exact same reason 😊

    • @emmerile
      @emmerile 11 месяцев назад +10

      I watched it the first time with my mom, she loved it, I watched it yesterday with my friend who was blown away by Ryan Gosling's Ken even though she usually can't stand him, and another friend hasn't seen it yet... I guess there will be a third time for me haha

    • @fortmacmom3122
      @fortmacmom3122 11 месяцев назад +4

      I’m 57 and I’m with you. Fabulous

  • @angyliv8040
    @angyliv8040 11 месяцев назад +426

    Ryan is a musician and plays several instruments. He has a band and he made an album. And I love the retro style it has.

    • @Throga
      @Throga  11 месяцев назад +52

      I had no idea he had a band - we will have to check that out!

    • @angyliv8040
      @angyliv8040 11 месяцев назад +50

      @@Throga yes, it’s called “Dead man’s bones”.

    • @Throga
      @Throga  11 месяцев назад +23

      We just watched the film - Push was my favorite song!! Here’s a PART 2 our our reaction: ruclips.net/video/TyoaemaXW8A/видео.html

    • @Aqualyra
      @Aqualyra 11 месяцев назад +4

      ​@@Throgait's like low-fi goth mashed up with doo-wop, but they add in a kids choir.... Pretty unique. Kind of Tom Waits vibes, as well.

    • @l.g.2888
      @l.g.2888 10 месяцев назад +1

      ​@angyliv8040 Every time I'm reminded that Dead Man's Bones is Ryan Gosling's band I get whiplash and then immediately forget I ever knew that fact. 😂

  • @elpepe4445
    @elpepe4445 11 месяцев назад +61

    This must win best original song in the next Academy Awards!

  • @heathertimothy5571
    @heathertimothy5571 11 месяцев назад +162

    I saw this movie for the 4th time yesterday, and hearing this song again makes me want to go for a 5th. It drives me nuts that they don't have the full scene online. It's amazing. It makes so much more sense when you see the entire production.

    • @Throga
      @Throga  11 месяцев назад +7

      It's sooo good! We went and watched the film afterr doing this reaction video and posted a Part 2 as well at ruclips.net/video/TyoaemaXW8A/видео.html

    • @TexasCat99
      @TexasCat99 11 месяцев назад +12

      I saw it today. Never wanted to see a dumb "barbie" kids movie. But it was recommended by many people, even thou I'm a guy (I have sons, nope from them) - and I loved the movie. This is the best song (Billie is great of course). Such simple words with important meaning.

    • @Jackiedyk
      @Jackiedyk 10 месяцев назад +2

      You people are making me want to see this movie? I was so against seeing it.

    • @heathertimothy5571
      @heathertimothy5571 10 месяцев назад +5

      @@Jackiedyk I've now seen it five times, and I'm trying to convince my husband to go. It's really not anything like you think it's going to be.

    • @Jackiedyk
      @Jackiedyk 10 месяцев назад

      @heathertimothy5571 Yeah I was so against seeing it. I was getting tired of seeing all the barbie and pink stuff. But I really like ryan gosling. I was a little obsessed with la la land recently . Just kept playing those songs over and over again. I think i'm going to Have to go see it.. I know for sure my man would not like it. He can't stand Any movie where they start singing...

  • @MaineVibes74
    @MaineVibes74 11 месяцев назад +53

    Oh let's just face it! Ryan Gosling was born to play this role! (along with Margot Robbie as Barbie) I think he proved he wasn't too old to play this role. He's multi-talented.

    • @user-tl4zt6mz3k
      @user-tl4zt6mz3k 6 месяцев назад

      He was fabulous , his innocence love for Barbie, just crack me up

  • @Denes2005
    @Denes2005 11 месяцев назад +159

    It was produced by Mark Ronson, i don’t even know why anyone is surprised this is a masterpiece

    • @Throga
      @Throga  11 месяцев назад +7

      He nailed it!

    • @dancechica
      @dancechica 9 месяцев назад +2

      Funny thing was he wrote it as a joke and didn't expect Greta to use it

    • @yoonahkang7384
      @yoonahkang7384 7 месяцев назад

      omg now I get it

    • @flor9389
      @flor9389 4 месяца назад

      He got Josh Freese (drums), Slash (guitar), and Wolfgang Van Halen (guitar)

  • @antenant9294
    @antenant9294 11 месяцев назад +92

    [Vocally] "He's pulling out every trick in the book". Interesting to hear you say that, just from the singing. He does the same in the film, giving it his all (acting as well as the singing). You can't fault his dedication to role.

    • @Throga
      @Throga  11 месяцев назад +14

      I don’t intend that statement to be in a negative way - simply that he’s utilizing all aspects of his voice. He sang it perfectly!

  • @bellsthesultana
    @bellsthesultana 11 месяцев назад +167

    I cannot recommend enough that you guys watch this scene in the movie, my friends and i were all puzzled when we found out Ken would have a solo but then as we watched the scene my friend let out "this is a fever dream but like an amazing fever dream? I still can't believe they went for it and that i'm liking it" lol
    Also, little nods to Grease and Singing in the Rain in the movie, if you guys like musicals

    • @Throga
      @Throga  11 месяцев назад +12

      haha that's great! And yes, we both are into musicals as well... perhaps something to react to as well. If we can find something we haven't seen yet!

    • @bellsthesultana
      @bellsthesultana 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@Throga oh hell yea, i cant wait to see your next videos!

    • @kellymcphaul2793
      @kellymcphaul2793 11 месяцев назад +2

      Total fever dream lol

    • @kaelosinjin3557
      @kaelosinjin3557 11 месяцев назад +1

      Glad I wasn't the only one to notice Singing in the Rain.

    • @Throga
      @Throga  11 месяцев назад +1

      We followed your advise and watched the film! Here’s a PART 2 of our reaction: ruclips.net/video/TyoaemaXW8A/видео.html

  • @debbyszatmari7899
    @debbyszatmari7899 11 месяцев назад +56

    Oh you must see this movie to get even more appreciation for Ryan’s performance in this song. I have become utterly obsessed with it, absolutely rock opera feel. I hope it wins awards.

    • @Throga
      @Throga  11 месяцев назад +3

      we watched it and posted a Part 2 reaction video!! haha its was great!

    • @temetnosce888
      @temetnosce888 11 месяцев назад

      ​@@Throga Looking forward to seeing Part 2! You guys should pin a comment of your own on this video saying you watched the movie and posted a part 2, and include a link to that vid, so people can funnel from here to there!

  • @Crafty_Spirit
    @Crafty_Spirit 11 месяцев назад +122

    I love the bombastic composition of this song and the shifts in musical style. In spirit it reminds me of my favourite Prog Rock bands of the 70s and Queen, too. And Ken is just so relatable. Feeling so badly treated by fate, and craving someone else´s attention, experiencing frustrations of desire. A pinch of comedy is in the vocals, however outshone by a tenfold passion and self-compassion. Marvellous.

    • @Throga
      @Throga  11 месяцев назад +4

      thank you for the comment - we agree!

  • @straak
    @straak 11 месяцев назад +28

    It's called "KENERGY!" guys.

  • @stephcoker
    @stephcoker 11 месяцев назад +68

    You hadn’t seen the movie and first comment is “I never realized how hard it was to be Ken” - sounds like they captured the story completely in the song! Thanks for doing this!

    • @Throga
      @Throga  11 месяцев назад +3

      The song was so good we went out and watched the movie! Part 2 reaction video is out now :) thanks for the comment!

  • @plarnston
    @plarnston 11 месяцев назад +147

    I loved this song, I've been listening to it after seeing the movie. I had no idea Ryan Gosling could sing until "City of Stars" was played to me on Spotify. He's a solid vocalist!

    • @Throga
      @Throga  11 месяцев назад +10

      Agreed!!

    • @BarbaraMatteau
      @BarbaraMatteau 11 месяцев назад +5

      Everyday I watch the video several times.

  • @HollyRobertsMusic
    @HollyRobertsMusic 11 месяцев назад +23

    I'm basically addicted to this song which is why your video appeared in my RUclips algorithm 😅

    • @Throga
      @Throga  11 месяцев назад +7

      Well I’m glad you found us Holly! We are fans of this song now too and seriously need to make time to go and see the movie! Haha

  • @sarcasticmanner
    @sarcasticmanner 11 месяцев назад +62

    Just saw movie for second time. This song is VERY visual. Tons of dancing, loads of campy fun. First time to your channel, as I was searching the song. I’ve liked and subscribed!

    • @Throga
      @Throga  11 месяцев назад +3

      Thanks for the comment! After everyone telling us how great the movie was - we decided to do a PART 2 after seeing it: ruclips.net/video/TyoaemaXW8A/видео.html

  • @meredithsutton1485
    @meredithsutton1485 11 месяцев назад +103

    Love your thoughts! The musical interlude is a dance sequence in the movie, so I found it less jarring in context. Without the dance in front of me, it definitely feels a bit off--but still pretty in line with all the 80s-rock-opera vibes.
    I was definitely worried that Ryan Gosling's voice would sound overproduced, maybe the fit the polished, plastic Barbie aesthetic. Instead, I'm thrilled to hear how raw he sounds when he sings. It really does give weight to the song, reflecting Ken's turmoil and growth.
    (Go watch the Barbie movie. It's a lot of fun!)

    • @Throga
      @Throga  11 месяцев назад +9

      Thanks for the comment - we couldn't agree more! And will do :)

  • @twinEAH
    @twinEAH 11 месяцев назад +88

    Great analysis. I loved it. I love this song but especially Ryan Gosling's performance. It was excellent. So believable. It surprisingly really tugs at the heartstrings.

    • @Throga
      @Throga  11 месяцев назад +2

      Thank you - we agree!

  • @dorianr4770
    @dorianr4770 11 месяцев назад +24

    I absolutely adored how Johnny -without having seen the movie or heard the song before - just heard seconds and was able to plunk out part of the piano part. I love people who can do that, that's awesome.

    • @Throga
      @Throga  11 месяцев назад +6

      It amazes me EVERY time he does it!! lol

  • @kellymcphaul2793
    @kellymcphaul2793 11 месяцев назад +39

    He is so talented and has numerous musical endeavors. I’ve been jamming this song since it came out.

  • @bgosl
    @bgosl 11 месяцев назад +82

    Love the fact that you let good portions play before pausing and commenting, sooo many RUclipsrs will pause every damn 3 seconds to the point where you lose all track of the music😅
    This song is really a lot, and Gosling went really far with it - it does deserve the full context of the movie though, so I’d recommend watching the whole thing✌️

    • @Throga
      @Throga  11 месяцев назад +16

      We really appreciate the feedback and will continue to keep that pacing in mind :) And I agree, I'm sure when we see it in the movie it will flow much more!

  • @TexasCat99
    @TexasCat99 11 месяцев назад +25

    This song wasn't supposed to be in the movie, and its Oscar worthy!
    (wiki) Mark Ronson recorded a demo of "I'm Just Ken" and sent it to director Greta Gerwig, although he wasn't expecting it to be included in the film. Gerwig, however, loved the song and played it for Ryan Gosling, who plays Ken. Gosling stated that it affected him "deeply" and asked if he could perform it in the film. Gerwig had to rewrite an important scene in the film to accommodate the new addition.
    This song works on so many levels for men. It's simple, and even guy-stereo-type "And I'm great at doing stuff" - Guys do have feelings, and on so many of us keep those inside. Expression of pain, and depression = shame. Crying = weakness. ugh. Crying is a release, and holding that it - hurts us. The song is great, but its too short.
    The Barbie Movie is NOT about toys... and hopefully Mattel does NOT think the other toy/board game movies will become hits. We do NOT need a movie about UNO or Magic 8 ball.
    They were lucky to get Greta Gerwig and kept their hands off. The movie is the perfect balance of comedy, silly and serious. That is mad skills.

    • @Throga
      @Throga  11 месяцев назад +2

      Thanks for the insights! Yeah it's a great song, and they obviously made the right move by adding it to the movie!

  • @cas9065
    @cas9065 11 месяцев назад +14

    I so want this song to win an Oscar.

  • @carriew5106
    @carriew5106 11 месяцев назад +53

    The video for this song convinced me to put aside my cynicism and watch the film. Personally I think this is the highlight of the film. I hadn't made the Meatloaf association, which completely makes sense and also might explain why I like it so much.

  • @jaimiebuchanan4671
    @jaimiebuchanan4671 11 месяцев назад +10

    Can you feel the Kenergy?! Genius. 😂 This is a modern classic and I'm obsessed. Ryan Gosling is killing it 💖 Loved the reaction vid, and the genuine surprise and shock 😊🎉❤

    • @Throga
      @Throga  10 месяцев назад

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @cathyortiz1280
    @cathyortiz1280 11 месяцев назад +19

    Feels weird to hear it outside of watching the movie. In the movie, it makes sense & is great! It is like a rock opera song.

  • @TabbyeLynne
    @TabbyeLynne 11 месяцев назад +29

    I'm begging you to go watch the movie while it's still on theatres, not only is the song a lot less jarring with context but it's also an excellent movie

    • @Throga
      @Throga  11 месяцев назад +7

      So many people are telling us this…. Think we need to make it happen and report back!

    • @Throga
      @Throga  11 месяцев назад +6

      Thanks for nudging us to see the film! We just posted our final thoughts after seeing this song in context - ruclips.net/video/TyoaemaXW8A/видео.html

  • @saamori2484
    @saamori2484 11 месяцев назад +41

    This was an excellent reaction video. I look forward to more. Ryan gosling did an amazing job. That song was all over the place but makes since in context with the movie.

    • @Throga
      @Throga  11 месяцев назад +3

      Thank you!

  • @clairekane4157
    @clairekane4157 11 месяцев назад +29

    It's a masterpiece & RG needs an Oscar ✌️

  • @mrsfahrenheit
    @mrsfahrenheit 11 месяцев назад +14

    the song really gives me Meatloaf on one hand but on the other Queen vibes as well with the whole changes in style in one song almost from ballad to rock to 80s to almost musical theatre again love it😂

  • @myturn926
    @myturn926 11 месяцев назад +58

    Ngl i got plenty of queen vibes from this song. This is something freddie mercury would create

    • @Throga
      @Throga  11 месяцев назад +11

      I can see that!!

    • @kellymcphaul2793
      @kellymcphaul2793 11 месяцев назад +11

      He would fucking love it!

    • @flofee
      @flofee 11 месяцев назад +12

      It gives me Bohemian Rhapsody vibes!

    • @Boykotron
      @Boykotron 11 месяцев назад

      So AI cover is coming

  • @kellymcphaul2793
    @kellymcphaul2793 11 месяцев назад +13

    Also Slash played the guitar solo lol

  • @denapattison6363
    @denapattison6363 11 месяцев назад +13

    You guys knocked it out of the park! I fell hard for Ryans singing in a superbly quiet little film called "Lars and the Real Girl" and in that, he was just goofing, in the woods with his ukelele and doing it all in falsetto. I knew he was seriously gifted then. But, back to you two. Keep 'em coming!

    • @Throga
      @Throga  11 месяцев назад

      Thanks so much! We've definitely got more videos coming!

  • @marie-ie5no
    @marie-ie5no 11 месяцев назад +44

    CAN
    YOU
    FEEL
    THE
    KENERGY

  • @areshi4470
    @areshi4470 11 месяцев назад +12

    This is great, I’m excited to see more reaction from y’all!! 🥰

  • @laurenbendik2006
    @laurenbendik2006 11 месяцев назад +27

    This is my first time seeing a songwriter reaction video and im in shock how u listened to the song for a short amount of time and were able to recreate the ‘chord progression’ as u called (i dont do music lol). My mouth dropped.

    • @Throga
      @Throga  11 месяцев назад +4

      Thank you for the comment! Yes, Johnny is insane - it helps that he has "perfect pitch", meaning he can hear a note and identify what it is as easily as you or I can recognize a color.

  • @amandalong220
    @amandalong220 11 месяцев назад +34

    The fact that they keep using such quintessentially "masculine" references means that Mark Ronson + co. hit the nail on the head when creating this song. (Meatloaf, Metallica, Rocky, "I just want to hit a slab of meat or something.") Just wait until these guys see the movie! It just fits so perfectly! LOL

    • @Throga
      @Throga  11 месяцев назад +3

      They absolutely hit the nail on the head! We watched it and even posted a part 2 react video :)

  • @serenitysfirefly
    @serenitysfirefly 11 месяцев назад +8

    I was not expecting mullet rock in Barbie! This song definitely gives me Kansas and Aerosmith vibes , with a cheeky nod to the opening of Aha's "Take On Me" around 5:00 .

  • @cerka27
    @cerka27 11 месяцев назад +19

    Johnny is so talented. I love that he can play it by ear. This was a great song and a great movie. ❤

    • @Throga
      @Throga  11 месяцев назад +6

      Thank be seen him do that for 25 years now and it always amazing me!

    • @yoonahkang7384
      @yoonahkang7384 7 месяцев назад

      those are years of practice

  • @avynera
    @avynera 8 месяцев назад +3

    It's amazing how this song might seems stupid but when you'll analise lyrics and the whole movie, you see how deep meaning all of this has

  • @RFDeStefano
    @RFDeStefano 11 месяцев назад +26

    I love this song! Ryan is an amazing artist!

  • @denisadellinger4543
    @denisadellinger4543 10 месяцев назад +3

    It is a really catchy song and I've had it on my mind for three days since I saw the movie.

  • @Sassyglbeauty
    @Sassyglbeauty 11 месяцев назад +21

    Did no one else pick up the Monty Python part of the video? Where they are pretending to be on horses? Lol. The video is just genius. It takes so many different iconic films and pays homage to them!

    • @Throga
      @Throga  11 месяцев назад +2

      haha that's great!

    • @citylily
      @citylily 11 месяцев назад +8

      Actually thought they were doing Psy's dance from Gangnam Style but either way the having a horse was important to Ken. ❤😝😂

    • @Throga
      @Throga  11 месяцев назад +5

      @@citylily Yes it looks like they used Gangnam style intentionally mixed with holding a horse's reigns! haha

    • @Throga
      @Throga  11 месяцев назад +3

      The scene with the horses was hysterical!! We just watched the film and posted a Part 2 reaction :)

    • @Sassyglbeauty
      @Sassyglbeauty 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@Throga lol. Awesome! Just watched! Appreciate ur remembering my little comment. Lol.

  • @Katsu_ragi
    @Katsu_ragi 11 месяцев назад +9

    Shirley Jones was definitely feeling the Ken-ergy. She wanted to go out and hunt!

    • @Throga
      @Throga  11 месяцев назад +2

      hahaha for sure!

  • @Angelica_Rodriguez39
    @Angelica_Rodriguez39 11 месяцев назад +5

    I didn't realize Ryan could sing, so this was a welcome surprise -- he did so well with the song and the role in general. I LOVED the campiness of it in pairing with the scene itself.

  • @trudymeans3520
    @trudymeans3520 11 месяцев назад +31

    I loved it! (Surprisingly.) He also sings "Push" which I hope they re-release as a single. Barbie has her own turn with "Closer I am to Fine". All in all, a fun movie made even better because of the music. Thanks for the reaction. It's always fun to hear what real musicians think of things like this.

    • @Throga
      @Throga  11 месяцев назад +11

      Others have brought up “Push” as well - we may need to check that out!

    • @Throga
      @Throga  11 месяцев назад +4

      Just saw the film and I agree that Push should be it’s own release!! Here’s a PART 2 reaction: ruclips.net/video/TyoaemaXW8A/видео.html

    • @Mulbert
      @Mulbert 11 месяцев назад +3

      His cover of Push is on the Best Weekend Ever edition of the album! His "I wanna take you for ghuhraunted" is iconic 😅

    • @Throga
      @Throga  11 месяцев назад

      thank you :)@@Mulbert

  • @Overprotected1111
    @Overprotected1111 11 месяцев назад +16

    I love this song!!!!! Best lines!!! “Why can’t she see she man behind the tan hand fight for me!!!” AND “I’m just Ken I’m good enough! And I’m great at doin’ STUFF!!!” THE BEST!!!!!! 💯💯💯❤🎀💄💋👠🛍️ CAN YOU FEEL THE KENERGY????????!! Lol - GOOD STUFF GUYS!!! (Oh n SLASH contributes to this fantastic piece of art pie!!!)

    • @Throga
      @Throga  11 месяцев назад +1

      Great comment! Thank you :)

    • @BboyKeny
      @BboyKeny 11 месяцев назад +1

      It's my new personal theme song. Since people call me Ken.

  • @Raina430
    @Raina430 10 месяцев назад

    Love your commentary in the first two minutes. You guys are great. Every word you said after he sang the first lines were perfect.❤

    • @Throga
      @Throga  10 месяцев назад

      Thanks so much!!

  • @lalaelectra
    @lalaelectra 11 месяцев назад +15

    I saw the movie because of Ryan ❤❤❤ I love both songs he sings in the movie. Good review guys.

    • @Throga
      @Throga  11 месяцев назад +2

      thank you!

  • @isaactupou1914
    @isaactupou1914 11 месяцев назад +1

    Happy I got to watch first reactions to this timeless masterpiece, goosebumps everytime.

  • @PaullaFromCardiff
    @PaullaFromCardiff 10 месяцев назад

    The full dance along with the song is amazing! You guys chose the right song to premiere your show.

  • @The17Ireneable
    @The17Ireneable 4 месяца назад +2

    I didn't catch the first feeling when I've seen the movie few months ago that the song is great, but now after seeing the performance at 2024 Academy Awards I understood it can give just positive vibes and smile, and I've see during your conversation now that both of you had smiles. It is really simple good and pity is it didn't get Oscar, but hey,....it stole the show, definitely. 🥳 It will be remembered as a bright spot in a pile of negative ones!

  • @angelacarstensen
    @angelacarstensen 11 месяцев назад +5

    I loved watching your reactions ❤ The fact you hadn't seen the movie made it awesome as did the cat's cameo ❤️😸

    • @Throga
      @Throga  11 месяцев назад +3

      thank you so much! We actually just went and watched the film and plan to post a Part II as well :)

  • @hollykm
    @hollykm 11 месяцев назад +5

    In the future I'd suggest reacting to the music video version so you have a visual, which is pretty helpful for understanding all the crazy key changes in this song! And probably for other songs too

  • @maggiecate1
    @maggiecate1 11 месяцев назад +26

    You should check out his version of “Push” - it’s quite the Rob Thomas tribute!

    • @Throga
      @Throga  11 месяцев назад +4

      interesting!!

    • @Throga
      @Throga  11 месяцев назад +1

      I agree - His version of Push was amazing!! I talked about it briefly in our follow up video at ruclips.net/video/TyoaemaXW8A/видео.html

  • @jaenudinranger4977
    @jaenudinranger4977 11 месяцев назад +8

    Watching the movie
    I laughing so hard in ken song scene

  • @ravenwild5184
    @ravenwild5184 8 месяцев назад +1

    As a non musician watching Johnny hear something for the first time and then play it perfectly just from hearing it blows my mind. What a gift to have...kuddos. And a fun reaction. Thanks 🙏

  • @mariaeduardabezerramota7501
    @mariaeduardabezerramota7501 11 месяцев назад

    Loved the video! The cat appearance is such a plus

  • @sash9249
    @sash9249 11 месяцев назад +2

    That one sequence was the highlight of the film for me. Glorious.

  • @SherylWoodhouse
    @SherylWoodhouse 11 месяцев назад +2

    ❤ this movie. It is history of Barbie, a fun and visual time with very deep meaning when audience members take the time to grasp all the concepts Greta was conveying. Kudos to Ryan to is a visual and audio delight!

  • @suebrown7358
    @suebrown7358 4 месяца назад

    I’m back because this is the first place I experienced listening to I’m Just Ken. I keep remembering Johnny’s reaction to the line “and so am I” 😂😂😂🎉 love love love this song and your reactions! It keeps modulating!🤣🤣

  • @Celeste-cc3hu
    @Celeste-cc3hu 10 месяцев назад

    Love this song. I had a blast hearing it for the first time in the cinema. Such a great production

  • @yoonahkang7384
    @yoonahkang7384 7 месяцев назад +1

    I get the magical chills with this song (musical orgasms) and I dont even understand why

  • @Paradise-on-Earth
    @Paradise-on-Earth 11 месяцев назад

    I LOVED your expertise that made me understand the movie so much deeper. Thank you!

    • @Throga
      @Throga  11 месяцев назад

      You’re welcome! Thanks for the comment.

  • @Raina430
    @Raina430 10 месяцев назад

    I loved your video, best of luck guys! I’ve never seen the movie but I can’t get enough of this song. I think it’s brilliant.

    • @Throga
      @Throga  10 месяцев назад

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @Ari_014
    @Ari_014 11 месяцев назад +2

    Loved the cat's reaction-!!!! 🥺💖

  • @crystalward1444
    @crystalward1444 11 месяцев назад +2

    It's actually Slash because Top Gun plays influence briefly (pardon the pun) on Ken.

  • @bleachwolf6936
    @bleachwolf6936 11 месяцев назад +11

    SAY IT WITH ME > KENOUGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @Throga
      @Throga  11 месяцев назад +1

      Hahaha

  • @botswana46
    @botswana46 11 месяцев назад +4

    I love that his 🐈 is named Shirley Jones!

    • @Throga
      @Throga  11 месяцев назад +1

      Shirley Jones is the highlight of every video she’s in!

  • @evelynchew9590
    @evelynchew9590 4 месяца назад

    Thank you guys, this was great! I loved the movie and watched the song a few times over but not being musically trained I couldn't tell WHAT it was about it. Your analysis made it clear--I hadn't realised how complex it is musically in terms of how many genres and keys it was going through, and then ofc the raw human emotion and imbalances in his voice make it very real, which is an interesting counterpoint to the visual appearance of Ken who is halfway between plastic doll and vulnerable sensitive new age guy... Liked, subscribed AND rang the bell ;)

    • @Throga
      @Throga  4 месяца назад

      Thank you so much for sharing your experience with the song and we’re happy to have you as a new subscriber!!

  • @JenniferApproved
    @JenniferApproved 10 месяцев назад

    Songwriter, you landed quite a few jokes there that had me in stitches!!!!! I’m obsessed with this song and so happy to see this content. It’s hard to follow that with a suggestion OMG! Salad by Blondshell is a current new fav. I’m about to see her in MN. Look Up by Joy Oladokun was a moment where I really felt the love of the universe seeing her live. I’ll think on this. Can’t wait to see more!!!!!

  • @user-eq2kb6gt2o
    @user-eq2kb6gt2o 11 месяцев назад +4

    I love Ryan Gosling! Great, funny man& partner & Dad

  • @LionKimbro
    @LionKimbro 11 месяцев назад +6

    Yeah. Def a rock opera. And I heard the Journey.

  • @atheo_1
    @atheo_1 10 месяцев назад +1

    The behind the scenes video was great because you can see parts that were cut from the movie.

  • @TheDayDreamingOwl
    @TheDayDreamingOwl 9 месяцев назад

    I hope yall get to see the actual scene or the full movie! Ryan Gosling was fantastic and this is my favorite scene in the film, and both him and this scene/song have cemented this film as one of my favorite movies of all time! It's an awesome movie and I hope to get to see it!

  • @tomken3
    @tomken3 11 месяцев назад +1

    Great reaction, thank you guys !

    • @Throga
      @Throga  11 месяцев назад

      Thank you!!

  • @susien7323
    @susien7323 4 месяца назад +1

    Ryan Gosling was a musketeer at the Mickey Mouse Club. His musketeer class did include Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera and Carrie Russell. You know a musketeer is the entire package. Also, he was on star search as a dancer so he really started out as a child actor.

  • @ruthbennett7563
    @ruthbennett7563 11 месяцев назад +8

    I hear a bit of Elvis Costello’s style in Ken/Ryan’s vocal performance, especially in the « blond fragility ».
    I think you’re on to something when you mentioned that it feels like a montage/pastiche of styles, with different pop icons’ vocals referenced.

    • @Throga
      @Throga  11 месяцев назад +1

      cool reference!

  • @AS-010o0
    @AS-010o0 11 месяцев назад +12

    Yes, this is the song u wanna listen over and over again and the more you listen, the more you like it.

    • @BarbaraMatteau
      @BarbaraMatteau 11 месяцев назад +2

      Truth! I watch it almost daily

  • @mainaheart99
    @mainaheart99 11 месяцев назад +2

    I think it's important to know that Gosling has a history in music. I didn't even know it was him at the time I fell for "Dead Man's Bones"!

  • @carlymestep9001
    @carlymestep9001 11 месяцев назад

    I loved the song and your reactions. Subscribed!

    • @Throga
      @Throga  11 месяцев назад

      Thank you Carly!! We hope you enjoy the reactions to come as well :)

  • @danabiehn8611
    @danabiehn8611 11 месяцев назад

    Loved you guys together, liked, subscribed AND hit the bell!! Never here before, thanks 😂

    • @Throga
      @Throga  11 месяцев назад

      Thank you so much!! Glad you're enjoying the videos!

  • @thestarkster9940
    @thestarkster9940 11 месяцев назад +20

    Having seen the movie, I can't help but smile from the fist 5 seconds of this song. This part of the movie is just pure camp and delight for fans of classic/retro movies and music. Btw do you take reaction suggestions? If yes, please check out One Ok Rock "Take What You Want" live from Ambitions Japan Dome tour 2018. I'm interested in your reaction and analysis as a vocal coach. The band's vocalist is considered as one of the best rock vocalists right now. I'd put him as a spiritual successor of Chester Bennington, who is one of his biggest influences.

    • @Throga
      @Throga  11 месяцев назад +1

      You sold me at "Chester Bennington"! I've just added this song and band to our reaction list! Thank you for the comment and suggestion - we look forward to checking it out :)

    • @thestarkster9940
      @thestarkster9940 11 месяцев назад

      @@Throga I really appreciate it, man. Looking forward for your reaction!

  • @mimisheean3411
    @mimisheean3411 10 месяцев назад +2

    I think the song is brilliant and Gosling’s depiction is perfect!!

  • @clovermark39
    @clovermark39 10 месяцев назад

    Not seen the film and I never thought I would want to but it is very appealing to me. Especially because of Ryan’s version of Ken.

  • @KnarfStein
    @KnarfStein 11 месяцев назад +1

    The entire 5 min sequence alone is worth the price of admission!

  • @dellison58
    @dellison58 10 месяцев назад

    Great reaction! Gosling killed this song, and Johnny's offhand reference to Wedding Crashers cracked me up!

  • @redangel169
    @redangel169 10 месяцев назад +1

    The movie is great satire and all the actors completely sell it. I thoroughly enjoyed it.