Lovely reaction. I have been unable to cry for decades, and this song continues to wreck me every time I listen to it. As do several of his other songs. I can’t express what his music means to me. I feel as though I’m becoming human again.
I went down the Ren rabbit hole almost a year later than you and I feel exactly the same. This man makes me FEEL! It is terrifying and beautiful. I am so thankfull that Renis alive and well enough to gift the world his art.
What I love about Ren is that in his one takes he doesn’t edit out all the folio and ambient sounds. It’s like you’re right there with him. Excellent reaction.
I absolutely love your reaction to this song and performance brother. You are totally unafraid to completely immerse yourself in the heart breaking truth of its message and completely let go ( just as Ren and Chinchilla do during their incredibly sincere outpouring of emotion ) I have immense love and respect for men like you. 🙏
Hi Peter! Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to watch my reaction. I really appreciate your encouragement and support 🥰 It's so amazing to connect with others who appreciate Ren and Chinchilla's art and music, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to share my reactions and emotions with you all. You are a true friend and I'm honored to have you as a subscriber ❤️ Take care!
THIS New sub. TY Performance-wise I don't know if you have seen fingers but you you would enjoy both the video and live version especially because of the way you like to see the artistry diversity & the differences between interacting with a camera and a live crowd🤯🔥🔥🔥
Your early assessment of the phrase 'Chalk Outlines' hits the nail on the head i think. Chinchilla's first line is 'Sertraline and a sip of serotonin'. Not sure what Sertraline is called in the US, but it's an anxiety/anti-depressant medication. being on Sertraline myself, I sometimes feel like i am walking around in a shell of myself, completely numb to the world around me. Whether that is the medication or a side effect of what the medication is suppressing I'm not sure, but chalk outline sums it up perfectly in my opinion. The way these two portray this feeling in art form is purely breathtaking! Great reaction, This song choked me the first 100 times i heard it, and still now.
1) fantastic, real reaction. 2) As someone who has a personal connection to this song, thank you for the opportunity to re-experience the power and beauty of this song.
hanks, Jones! I'm so glad you enjoyed it 🎶 Music has a way of reaching deep inside and really resonating with us, doesn't it? I'm glad you subscribed too! 🙌
My man never feel you have to hide your emotions they are a signal of strength not weakness, it is your ability to have that connection that enables us to connect to you
Place and space are important factors in Ren's live performances. The performance is dictated by the forceful opening of the chair at the beginning reverberating in the empty space. The sound of the echo prompts Ren to make up the song in the moment, you can see him severl times thinking up the lines between notes. Chalk Outlines is a metaphor for the empty space flelt inside. Chinchilla also emerges from the walls and echos Ren's firsr verse and the reverberations increase when the sing together. The choreography also follows the sound, she sinks back and lower in the quieter moments and come face to face when it becomes more intense. As an echo would, she has the last word before the lights go out and the darkness desends.
Dude, I love the way you are completely open to the music. My first reaction to this was exactly the same... albeit without a camera on me ; ) Ren and Chinchilla also have _"How to be me"_ ...which you really need to hear. I think I mentioned the essential context for this song elsewhere, but here it is again, just in case : Rens friend committed suicide from a bridge one night. This duet is sung live, at night, on that bridge - and is obviously a deeply personal, raw and honest song about personal grief - and a sublimely beautiful and fitting tribute to his lost friend. I've already subscribed to you today, but after seeing this, I wish I could sub twice ; ) Thank you so much for sharing your authentic self - it is, without doubt, the greatest gift you could ever give, and I'm sure I speak for all your subs when I say we're all deeply appreciative.
That was a beautifully expressed reaction. I love how Ren has created this safe space for people to be authentic and not feel ashamed by their feelings. What I also love about Ren's work is that within 30-40 seconds he manages to capture and elicit feelings, and the viewer to Care about the persona he is portraying (be it himself or a character) that often even big budget films with top name producers, directors, cinematographers and A-list actors can take a good 30 minutes to get to, and within 3 minutes of his song have us as heartbroken and gut punched as a film ending after 90 can achieve
Your response was so lovely, and I love the fact you tuned into Chinchilla as much as Ren. So many reactors talk over her first line and each time it makes my heart sink. Chinchilla and Ren’s talent is simply breathtaking ❤️
Watching you breakdown and tear up made me cry like it was my 1st time hearing it and in a sense it was through your eyes. I know crying can be very cathartic and lord knows I've been depressed and fighting my own demons for the past few years, but my friend we both need to smile and breath every now and then while we watch Ren. May I suggest for your next Ren adventure you could try viewing Ren with his band The Big Push "I Shot the Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop" ua-cam.com/video/uSeCuR51rek/v-deo.html This live performance on the streets of Brighton is in front of a large crowd shows another side of Ren that will brighten you day and have you smiling from ear to ear.
My goodness. I absolutely adore you my dear. You're not afraid to feel and your eyes are just so expressive that you make me feel what you do. Please continue on the ren journey. I'd love to see you react to his bittersweet symphony. ❤❤❤
Yet another genuine and authentic reaction. ♥️ Her “oh my my” at the end BROKE ME. Straight up broke me. I was kinda silent throughout the first time… stunned silent. But I shattered as that desperate scream hit me at the end.
Thank you for such an intensely sincere and vulnerable reaction and for sharing it with us. I hope the rest of your day is gentle with you. You shouldn't feel bad for the "self promotion" as Ren is so supportive of all his fellow creators, be they vocalists, musicians, videographers, or reactors. You're giving his music time and space, and you need to nurture the platform upon which you raise his voice aloft so that more people hear it.
Hey Kate! Thank you so much for your kind words. I really appreciate it. 😊 Your encouragement means a lot to me. And you're right, Ren is such a generous artist who allows reactors like me to feature his content without the threat of copyright strikes. It's a testament to his passion for sharing his music with the world and his belief in the power of collaboration. Thank you again for being such a gracious and supportive member of the community!
Your reaction was so real and refreshing. I appreciate someone who can be true to what they are feeling. Thank you. Even though Ren has been doing his thing for some time now, I feel like the world has been introduced to him at a time when we collectively need his voice so badly. Whether it be to shed light onto the struggles of some or give voice to our own personal wounds, it feels like Ren's music gives us the permission we've all been secretly asking for to feel what we need to feel, express the truth we hold inside and experience life the way it was meant to be experienced. I for one am so grateful for finding him when I did...
i was literally just going through reaction videos of ren and when i went back to my homepage this popped up and i nearly fell out of my chair in excitement. you're one of my favorite reactors when it comes to aurora and you remain so in the case of ren as well. you don't just listen or break it down, you *feel* it. your emotion is palpable during this and i teared up with you, even though i've watched dozens of reactions to this. it feels almost cruel to request "how to be me", the other one with chinchilla, because that one breaks me even more than this one does, but i'm still very happy to hear that it's next on your list! i'll be waiting anxiously for it
Hi Marie! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch my reaction and for your kind words. It means a lot to me to know that I was able to connect with you through my reaction. I'm so glad you're a fan of both my reactions to Aurora and Ren. I absolutely love the name "Marie Rose," it's one of my favorite names too! I'm so glad that you're looking forward to my reaction to "How to be Me." Thank you again for your support! ❤️
Damn, man! One of the strongest most emotional reactions I have seen. And I’ve seen a lot! I feel where your coming from, and can relatert so much! Great reaction, and easy follow!
Very touching reaction to this beautiful song! Chinchilla has so much talent - just recently finally checked her music out because of another reaction and it's amazing! She's got stage presence - you won't be disappointed, please check out Elements and Fingers. Here is a link to Elements - it's an instant favorite! ua-cam.com/video/Irv4tGOTXEA/v-deo.html
Your reaction to How to be me made me seek out more of your Ren reactions and you didn’t disappoint. This song makes me weep and ache for people who have gone through this. I myself not being one Ren paints a vivid picture and together they tell me the emotion of it. You made me cry twice! New subscriber. Off to watch your next reaction.
I liked your comment that simple actions of putting fingers on a guitar and making some simple broken chords creates an experience. This is so, some artists create experiences in peoples minds, some don't and it's not really about production or ambition or recording budget yada yada yada. They either do it or not. And I'm in awe how much of an experience Ren creates. Been a while, honestly
Thanks for the emotional reactions in your transparency as I cried along w yiu esp as on these numbing benzo meds now… 😢. Pls continue down the Ren rabbit hole - check out his song Patience -recorded years ago at the beginning of his illness - about his resolve and faith to get through whatever God, bro I asked him ! - and is a precursor to Hi Ren! ❤❤
Wonderfully moving reaction. One of the great things about Ren is how his songs are making other people examine - and discuss - their own mental health issues and fragilities. Thank you for your honesty and for sharing your feelings.
That empathetic nature you have there enables you to have insight about nuances not ordinarily caught by the casual ear or eye. I get that it can be annoying sometimes to not be able to control your emotions all the time, but, I definitely remember that a wise man I encountered recently named Ren said: "the more rigid I became the harder it got". (He really is a "genius" in my humble opinion) Oh and don't be apologetic for something that comes to you as natural as breathing. I remember being scolded as a child for being "too loud and too hyper" around my elders, you know that time when children were allowed to be seen and not heard, except for when I was at home in my space, My Mother,, God love her,, probably allowed me too much freedom as a child, It was a rough adjustment to public school let me tell you!😂 But, I digress, I look forward to more reactions from you to Ren, the other amazing new talent discovered through him, and all the dynamic new talent yet to be discovered.✌
Your reactions are as sincere as their performances, and as emotionally evocative- thank you. The way you feel the music they are expressing is magical- SDK
In concert with the silence and space, the opening lyrics slay me, "I'm still here in this bed that I crawled in / I hope that I'm someone else in the morning." It took your everything to get to bed - you had to crawl - but there's no rest, just a deep desire to have a different life, a different mind, perhaps a different body. Great reaction. It's refreshing to see someone react with the same feels I have.
The performance coach too overcome to watch the performance. That's how real this is. Even the visual part of this was amazingly, hauntingly real and beautiful by two - I would assume - people who had nothing in training to give than their 'pained experience,' as you put it. Incredible stuff.
♥️ to you friend, yes indeed, these emotions has past through many ppl listening to Ren, this is what his music does, hits the most hidden places of ur existence. And the body language and eye contact between them two in this clip is so intense it is crazy!. Even if you just watch this video with no sound you can "hear" the music 🎶🎶
Oh I loved this reaction. That was how I reacted the first time hearing it. A lot of emotions felt. Hope you're having a beautiful day. And to everyone else here, have a wonderful day or night!
Ren hits you in the heart a lot!!! He draws so many emotions with his music. His tunes stay with you forever! He also does some fun stuff which is awesome. The boy has the Midas touch, he can do no wrong in my opinion. Loved your reaction, I had the exact same reaction when I first heard this song.
Thank you for your honest, heartfelt reaction. "Chalk Outlines" touches me deeply no matter how many times I watch this video or hear this song. Ren has been able to express through his songs what I have been unsuccessfully trying to communicate to others regarding my mental, emotional, and physical struggles. I would recommend you also check out Ren's other collaboration with Chinchilla, the "How to Be Me" live version, as well as their busking sessions in Brighton, performing “Sexual Healing” (Marvin Gaye cover) and “One Dance / Drunk in love” (Drake/Beyoncé cover). As for "Chalk Outlines," it is one of my favorite songs right now; it is beautiful yet sad. The studio version is also incredible. However, in my personal opinion, it does not come close to the live version. This performance is so much more raw, emotional, and visceral, and Chinchilla's performance here elevates the song to a whole new plain. I wish the live version would be available on Spotify. Someone (Obj Owl @JoesTheBestInTheWorl) shared his interpretation, I think fittingly so, “The sound of the folding chair opening up fills the empty space with echoes emanating from the walls and then diminishes. Ren uses this to compose the song, with Chalk Outlines representing the empty space that he feels within. Chinchilla, who also emerges from the walls and echos Ren throughout and suitably for an echo, has the last word, leaving a dark empty space. It's dark on the gallows.” Given Ren's medical history, I interpret this song to address mental illness diagnoses, and prescription psychotropics, which leave you emotionally dead (hence, the chalk outlines around your dead self). I can attest to the reality of this; for over 15 years, I was prescribed a cocktail of max doses of psychotropics, including Sertraline, until I decided to carefully wean myself off all medications in 2014. The side effects of the drugs were too many and too severe, left me an emotional zombie, and the benefits were negligible. I rather feel pain than nothing at all. Looking forward to more Ren reactions from you. God bless.
You were spot on at the beginning btw and the fact that you felt that connection so fast make me think you might have some personal experience with this kind of thing as well. As do i. I can't get through this song without bursting into tears, it cuts right into the core of my soul. Yeah there is no way she would be able to embody that performance like that without personal experience. It rings through in everything she does from body language to her voice, just as it does with REN. And you can see it in their eyes when they are up close to each other, the level of understanding that goes on between those eyes are so intense. You can fake a lot of things but you cant fake things that goes so deep into a persons soul like this.
Bless your heart.... Big hugs from Southwest England... We are all connected through Rens music and you are not alone we are all here in spirit, body and soul... Our energy is one... Xx
What a Fantastic reaction , you nearly got me started there brother , they say tears are a manafasttation of how the heart is feeling , best reaction I've encountered yet
This is one of my favourite songs, it helped me through really dark times when it was released a few years ago. It’s the line ‘I’ll bury myself with a great big smile’ that helps me focus on striving for happiness. Listen to Hi Ren, I think you’ll appreciate that one too.
You'll see it when you watch it again, but in the first line, he says "take this one, wash it down and you'll be fine; walk around in a floating chalk outline." A chalk outline is used outdoors to mark a dead body in a crime scene. The meds he's taking leave him feeling like a walking corpse, so a walking chalk outline.
Thanks for sharing that with me, Even! That's a really interesting interpretation of the lyrics. I appreciate you taking the time to explain it to me. 🙏🏼👍🏼
Love your videos man...just sub'd. I can tell Ren hits you just as he hits me. I just discovered Ren a few weeks ago and for some reason he taps into something that makes me feel....something...anything again. I'm in my 60's and have struggled for years and there is something so real and vulnerable about them and about him in particular that it just has overwhelmed me. Even though I am not from the rap generation many of his rap songs touch me in the same way. The next one from them is "how to be me (live)", but you can't really go wrong with any of them. Freckled Angels, Sick Boi, Crutch (w-bibi)...of those sick boi would come last but they are all amazing.
Thanks for watching and commenting! Your kind words mean a lot to me. I'm always grateful for the support, especially when it comes to emotional reactions like this one. Can't wait to see what's next 💜
Thank you for such a sincere and heartfelt reaction. The chemistry between Ren and Chinchilla in this only serves to add to what is already an incredibly powerful song. The live version of How to Be Me is also another great collaboration between the two of them
The final lines are so hard to get through. I'm new to your channel, not sure if youve watched any more Chinchilla, but Fingers (Live) is a very emotional one too. It shows off her talent.
Ren spotlights the human in humanity. We all are fighting a one person war inside our heads with no cease fire in sight. But society has always told us men especially to suck it up, shake it off, sleep on it, stop complaining and crying, be man. So we are taught to suppress our emotions when we NEED to release them. There's a reason why men die at an earlier age than women do, and me have higher rates of heart disease and heart attacks, strokes, and higher addictions to drugs, alcohol and suicide. We're all trying to eascape the enemy that is our minds. We're not weak or p*ssies if we seek help. That makes us stronger and better than those who don't. Having less burders and trauma will allow us to be more level headed and relaxed. Not high strung, depressed and angry all the time. Sending you love and respect from Long Island, New York along with a giant bro hug!
Holy shit. I closed my eyes at the same time you did when I first experienced this masterpiece. And then went back to watch and was even more blown away. The way they look at each other when they sing, to me is saying "This is so rough, but at the very least, I see you...and you see and hear me. The moment may be fleeting but I'll remember and cherish it"
I’m bipolar and I’ve been on practically every medication there is to assuage my symptoms but they only get worse as I age. This song struck me right in the heart and watching your reaction I see it did yours as well. And hopefully more people will discover Ren because he is not only a genius he is an artist. So many people identify with Ren and he deserves recognition. Thank you for your heartfelt reaction. Also thank you for not pausing after every couple of lines like some of the other reaction channels. In my opinion they lose the emotion of the song when they pause frequently to discuss them. And because his songs are live it’s like talking while at a stadium concert. I’m so glad you enjoyed Chalk Outlines.
Chinchilla is awesome in her own right and deserves more exposure. If you are up for looking into her, Check out Elements (Lyric video) and either of the two Fingers videos. I really love the live TV one, but the official video also has merits. This is a very special song indeed. You are not alone in your reaction. Thank you for your journeyl
So… i just found this reaction ( and that’s odd.. it’s like youtube hates me😂).. and .. first: i adore you - you know that. Your heart is amazing. And second: this song ripped my heart out on so many levels.
I'm a 52 year-old avowed metalhead and I wept open tears at both Hi Ren and Chalk Outlines. Might I suggest doing a reaction to Ren's song Sick Boi next. It shows off his impressive rap skills. His honesty in his music made me a fan. Chinchilla is no less gifted, and her music tends more toward the pop genre. But it"s unique, eclectic, and no less honest than Ren's music.
Ren is the voice of the chronically ill, especially for those of us who have mental illness, too. "I'm scared of being okay, because all things change." I'm in a well-phase right now, and I feel pretty okay, but I know that it could change with any stupid trigger. And then, I'll be back to being sick for a time, and then I'll get better and feel good, then triggered again and I'm back in the ER for IV fluids and droperidol. When I think about having a good day, I want to cry because it's going to change soon enough because this is a chronic condition. He has put into song all the things that I feel.
Goodness im loving your reaction so much to all things ren😁 its so lovely to get to experience all these songs with you. I dont know if youd be down to react but i really thing youd like "orange juice" by Noah Kahan. His music is phenomenal and his voice just hurts in all the best ways even though he might not have videos to all his stuff hisusic is just phenomenal amd i think you might like his "stick season" album
Hey Brandon, never saw you that emotional, thanks for opening up in front of us, beautiful reaction to a musical and lyrical masterpiece! I enjoyed reading your video description as well and appreciate the effort and research you put into that, even learned something new about Chinchilla (now I'm curios to discover her collab(s) with 'NOEP....) I had already checked some of the videos on her channel after I'd discovered her via Ren, and she has some really great stuff on her own as well, I can recommend e.g. "Fingers" which you mentioned in your description, for a reaction choose the live version (live for HUNGER TV)... She really deserves more views and subs, especially now as Ren is blowing up and she's an important part of that, Chalk Outlines and How To Be Me (looking forward to your reaction! And they have more performances together, e.g. a great sensual cover of Marvin Gaye's immortal classic "Sexual Healing" (on her channel), live busking on the streets... And Ren has so much more to offer for you, but you already have got enough suggestions as you said, so I'll leave it with Chinchilla (x Ren)... But as I'm here already let me use the opportunity to suggest to you another masterpiece: Isyana Sarasvati released a new video today for her song "My Mystery" and it's a breathtaking journey, musically and visually... If you're quick you might be among the first reactors to feature this epic video... - You did at least one reaction to her, but that was quite a while ago, so I hope you're in the mood to discover another deep one whenever you feel you need a break from Ren and Chinchilla... Peace and love from Bavaria!
Hey Dom! thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed my reaction video and the research I put into it. It means a lot to me that you took the time to watch and leave a comment. I'm so happy to hear that you've discovered Chinchilla through Ren and that you're enjoying her music too. I totally agree, she deserves more recognition for her talent. I'm definitely going to check out "Fingers" and "Sexual Healing" soon, and I appreciate the suggestion for Isyana Sarasvati's "My Mystery." I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for that one. Thank you again for your support and for sharing your thoughts with me. I hope you have a wonderful day!
@@tnae you're welcome! Really appreciate the time you took to answer and am looking forward to your reactions to come ... really love the eye and ear you have for artistic authenticity ... not as actual reaction requests (as long as Isyana is still pending...) but just to let you know: Other artists with whom you can always make me happy are: Angelina Jordan, Haley Reinhart and Gigi de Lana - Have you heard Gigi's cover of Sam Smith's "Unholy"? - Way better than the original for me, and according to all the reactors I've watched on that one (about 3 godzillions...) an absolute masterpiece of delivery... - so this is NOT a reaction request on my part, just a hint for a friend, I don't mind if you watch it privately, and if you react to that one you'll do it for yourself... For some weeks now this has been my destination of choice whenever I want to have some fun and need a boost of spirit and energy... You have a great day as well!
@@Hundhammer Thank you so much for your suggestions. I have some reactions to all of these artists already on the channel. They each have their own playlist (Hailey has some videos in Postmodern Jukebox's playlist). I'll definitely check out Gigi's cover of "Unholy." Your thoughts and feedback mean a lot to me, and I'm grateful for the connection we share through the music we both love. Have a great day too!
@@tnae I know you have some Angelina, she's the reason I originally subbed, and I watched your Haley/PMJ reactions for sure, not so sure about Gigi, will have a look... Better Days is great, and Yesterday When I Was Young - many reactors do Through The Fire/Piano In The Dark or, more recently "Angel Baby", and both are very good of course (Gigi is top tier!), but not really my songs of choice... Not sure now, but will have a look: Have you got some Katrina Velarde? Her 'Latin Medley' is beyond awesome, and maybe you did her duet with Jessica Villarubin on "When You Believe" - breathtaking... I feel like I might have seen you reacting to that one, but must have been a while ago as I can't remember exactly... - Oh shit, just had a look at the clock, almost 1 am here, and I'll have to get up at half past 4, need to get some sleep... see you soon!
I Loved your Reaction to this Song, I too had the same emotions when I first heard it and teared up, I thought it was a masterpiece and still do, but then I watched, Ren X Chinchilla How to be me (Live), and I was completely blown away that song and performance with the back story and emotion in it is mind blowing
Hi! Thank you so much for watching my reaction🎶 I'm so glad to hear that you had a similar emotional reaction to the song. And wow, "How to Be Me (Live)" sounds amazing! I'll definitely have to check that out 🙌 Thanks for the recommendation and for being a part of my UA-cam community 💕
Lovely reaction. I have been unable to cry for decades, and this song continues to wreck me every time I listen to it. As do several of his other songs. I can’t express what his music means to me. I feel as though I’m becoming human again.
Just read your comment & it really got me,hope your feeling more & more human everyday ❤️
”I feel as though i am becoming human again”.... this line here should be the motto for all Ren s fans. This boy is going to be huge.
I've had such a similar experience with this song and not crying. It broke through that wall for the 1st time in decades.
I went down the Ren rabbit hole almost a year later than you and I feel exactly the same. This man makes me FEEL! It is terrifying and beautiful. I am so thankfull that Renis alive and well enough to gift the world his art.
A ton of us like it when you go back and listen to a part again and your thoughts. That's what makes you a good reactor.
What I love about Ren is that in his one takes he doesn’t edit out all the folio and ambient sounds. It’s like you’re right there with him. Excellent reaction.
I absolutely love your reaction to this song and performance brother. You are totally unafraid to completely immerse yourself in the heart breaking truth of its message and completely let go ( just as Ren and Chinchilla do during their incredibly sincere outpouring of emotion ) I have immense love and respect for men like you. 🙏
Hi Peter! Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to watch my reaction. I really appreciate your encouragement and support 🥰 It's so amazing to connect with others who appreciate Ren and Chinchilla's art and music, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to share my reactions and emotions with you all. You are a true friend and I'm honored to have you as a subscriber ❤️ Take care!
very well said, fully agree!
Same. Loved the reaction to a beautiful piece of art/music/life.
THIS
New sub. TY
Performance-wise I don't know if you have seen fingers but you you would enjoy both the video and live version especially because of the way you like to see the artistry diversity & the differences between interacting with a camera and a live crowd🤯🔥🔥🔥
Your early assessment of the phrase 'Chalk Outlines' hits the nail on the head i think. Chinchilla's first line is 'Sertraline and a sip of serotonin'. Not sure what Sertraline is called in the US, but it's an anxiety/anti-depressant medication. being on Sertraline myself, I sometimes feel like i am walking around in a shell of myself, completely numb to the world around me. Whether that is the medication or a side effect of what the medication is suppressing I'm not sure, but chalk outline sums it up perfectly in my opinion. The way these two portray this feeling in art form is purely breathtaking! Great reaction, This song choked me the first 100 times i heard it, and still now.
The inflection of their voices is what creates such emotion. Goosebumps.
1) fantastic, real reaction.
2) As someone who has a personal connection to this song, thank you for the opportunity to re-experience the power and beauty of this song.
I do enjoy watching reactions from people who really allow the music to touch them. Not everybody does let it; but I do.
You can play the entire thing 10x and I'm good with it!! Isnt it beautiful how music touches so deeply. Subscribed!
hanks, Jones! I'm so glad you enjoyed it 🎶 Music has a way of reaching deep inside and really resonating with us, doesn't it? I'm glad you subscribed too! 🙌
another phenominal reaction of compassion, love and appreciation. We love RENx CHINCHILLA
My man never feel you have to hide your emotions they are a signal of strength not weakness, it is your ability to have that connection that enables us to connect to you
Place and space are important factors in Ren's live performances. The performance is dictated by the forceful opening of the chair at the beginning reverberating in the empty space. The sound of the echo prompts Ren to make up the song in the moment, you can see him severl times thinking up the lines between notes. Chalk Outlines is a metaphor for the empty space flelt inside. Chinchilla also emerges from the walls and echos Ren's firsr verse and the reverberations increase when the sing together. The choreography also follows the sound, she sinks back and lower in the quieter moments and come face to face when it becomes more intense. As an echo would, she has the last word before the lights go out and the darkness desends.
Brilliantly observed and expressed 🙏
Wow! I never thought of this song the way you described @Joesthebest. Thank you for that.
Sharing an experience IS the business. Thanks for a wonderfully sincere reaction.
Dude, I love the way you are completely open to the music. My first reaction to this was exactly the same... albeit without a camera on me ; )
Ren and Chinchilla also have _"How to be me"_ ...which you really need to hear. I think I mentioned the essential context for this song elsewhere, but here it is again, just in case : Rens friend committed suicide from a bridge one night. This duet is sung live, at night, on that bridge - and is obviously a deeply personal, raw and honest song about personal grief - and a sublimely beautiful and fitting tribute to his lost friend.
I've already subscribed to you today, but after seeing this, I wish I could sub twice ; )
Thank you so much for sharing your authentic self - it is, without doubt, the greatest gift you could ever give, and I'm sure I speak for all your subs when I say we're all deeply appreciative.
That was a beautifully expressed reaction. I love how Ren has created this safe space for people to be authentic and not feel ashamed by their feelings. What I also love about Ren's work is that within 30-40 seconds he manages to capture and elicit feelings, and the viewer to Care about the persona he is portraying (be it himself or a character) that often even big budget films with top name producers, directors, cinematographers and A-list actors can take a good 30 minutes to get to, and within 3 minutes of his song have us as heartbroken and gut punched as a film ending after 90 can achieve
Dude....I am 51 years old and I tear up every single time I hear this. I love them together.
Your response was so lovely, and I love the fact you tuned into Chinchilla as much as Ren. So many reactors talk over her first line and each time it makes my heart sink. Chinchilla and Ren’s talent is simply breathtaking ❤️
Ren is changing the world. And I’m not mad about it in the slightest.
Watching you breakdown and tear up made me cry like it was my 1st time hearing it and in a sense it was through your eyes. I know crying can be very cathartic and lord knows I've been depressed and fighting my own demons for the past few years, but my friend we both need to smile and breath every now and then while we watch Ren. May I suggest for your next Ren adventure you could try viewing Ren with his band The Big Push "I Shot the Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop" ua-cam.com/video/uSeCuR51rek/v-deo.html This live performance on the streets of Brighton is in front of a large crowd shows another side of Ren that will brighten you day and have you smiling from ear to ear.
My goodness. I absolutely adore you my dear. You're not afraid to feel and your eyes are just so expressive that you make me feel what you do. Please continue on the ren journey. I'd love to see you react to his bittersweet symphony. ❤❤❤
I tear up on just about every song/video I have watched of him. Same goes for the reaction videos as well. Solid reaction!
Yet another genuine and authentic reaction. ♥️
Her “oh my my” at the end BROKE ME. Straight up broke me. I was kinda silent throughout the first time… stunned silent. But I shattered as that desperate scream hit me at the end.
You were spot on. It's about mental health medication, can make you feel numb and you're there/ here, but not.
React to their other song- How to be me
Thank you. This is my favorite reaction to this song. I absolutely love music that pulls that much emotion out of us.
I'm not crying 😭😭😭. Experiencing this song with you really touched my heart. Thank you 💕💕💕💕
Thanks for your reaction. You have a big big heart, not alone to cry when earing.
Thank you for such an intensely sincere and vulnerable reaction and for sharing it with us. I hope the rest of your day is gentle with you.
You shouldn't feel bad for the "self promotion" as Ren is so supportive of all his fellow creators, be they vocalists, musicians, videographers, or reactors. You're giving his music time and space, and you need to nurture the platform upon which you raise his voice aloft so that more people hear it.
Hey Kate! Thank you so much for your kind words. I really appreciate it. 😊 Your encouragement means a lot to me.
And you're right, Ren is such a generous artist who allows reactors like me to feature his content without the threat of copyright strikes. It's a testament to his passion for sharing his music with the world and his belief in the power of collaboration. Thank you again for being such a gracious and supportive member of the community!
Very well said
@@tnae How does Ren live??? Here ya go!!!. Check this one out ua-cam.com/video/lj2Z2QUA3fA/v-deo.html
your reaction was mine , with you brother there and personal too
Your reaction was so real and refreshing. I appreciate someone who can be true to what they are feeling. Thank you.
Even though Ren has been doing his thing for some time now, I feel like the world has been introduced to him at a time when we collectively need his voice so badly.
Whether it be to shed light onto the struggles of some or give voice to our own personal wounds, it feels like Ren's music gives us the permission we've all been secretly asking for to feel what we need to feel, express the truth we hold inside and experience life the way it was meant to be experienced.
I for one am so grateful for finding him when I did...
I’ll be with you as we learn from Ren.
i was literally just going through reaction videos of ren and when i went back to my homepage this popped up and i nearly fell out of my chair in excitement.
you're one of my favorite reactors when it comes to aurora and you remain so in the case of ren as well. you don't just listen or break it down, you *feel* it. your emotion is palpable during this and i teared up with you, even though i've watched dozens of reactions to this.
it feels almost cruel to request "how to be me", the other one with chinchilla, because that one breaks me even more than this one does, but i'm still very happy to hear that it's next on your list! i'll be waiting anxiously for it
Hi Marie! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch my reaction and for your kind words. It means a lot to me to know that I was able to connect with you through my reaction. I'm so glad you're a fan of both my reactions to Aurora and Ren. I absolutely love the name "Marie Rose," it's one of my favorite names too! I'm so glad that you're looking forward to my reaction to "How to be Me." Thank you again for your support! ❤️
@@tnae How does Ren live??? Here ya go!!!. Check this one out ua-cam.com/video/lj2Z2QUA3fA/v-deo.html
Damn, man! One of the strongest most emotional reactions I have seen. And I’ve seen a lot! I feel where your coming from, and can relatert so much! Great reaction, and easy follow!
Very touching reaction to this beautiful song! Chinchilla has so much talent - just recently finally checked her music out because of another reaction and it's amazing! She's got stage presence - you won't be disappointed, please check out Elements and Fingers. Here is a link to Elements - it's an instant favorite! ua-cam.com/video/Irv4tGOTXEA/v-deo.html
I love that both their voices absolutely command your attention, but don't drown each other out
Your reaction to How to be me made me seek out more of your Ren reactions and you didn’t disappoint. This song makes me weep and ache for people who have gone through this. I myself not being one Ren paints a vivid picture and together they tell me the emotion of it. You made me cry twice! New subscriber. Off to watch your next reaction.
Dude you nailed it. I knew from the Hi Ren video you would love this song. I'm glad you did this.
I liked your comment that simple actions of putting fingers on a guitar and making some simple broken chords creates an experience. This is so, some artists create experiences in peoples minds, some don't and it's not really about production or ambition or recording budget yada yada yada. They either do it or not. And I'm in awe how much of an experience Ren creates. Been a while, honestly
This performance, beautiful - is, was, always will be. Thanks for your reaction and thank you Ren and Chinchilla!
You need to do them both singing How to be me LIVE, its about Rens friend who chose to depart this life..💔💖💔
Since you're an performance coach I would love to have your reaction on Ren's "Money Game part.1
Thanks for the emotional reactions in your transparency as I cried along w yiu esp as on these numbing benzo meds now… 😢. Pls continue down the Ren rabbit hole - check out his song Patience -recorded years ago at the beginning of his illness - about his resolve and faith to get through whatever God, bro I asked him ! - and is a precursor to Hi Ren! ❤❤
Wonderfully moving reaction. One of the great things about Ren is how his songs are making other people examine - and discuss - their own mental health issues and fragilities.
Thank you for your honesty and for sharing your feelings.
Beautifully and honestly reviewed, thank you for sharing yourself too ❤️🇬🇧👍
That empathetic nature you have there enables you to have insight about nuances not ordinarily caught by the casual ear or eye. I get that it can be annoying sometimes to not be able to control your emotions all the time, but, I definitely remember that a wise man I encountered recently named Ren said: "the more rigid I became the harder it got".
(He really is a "genius" in my humble opinion) Oh and don't be apologetic for something that comes to you as natural as breathing. I remember being scolded as a child for being "too loud and too hyper" around my elders, you know that time when children were allowed to be seen and not heard, except for when I was at home in my space, My Mother,, God love her,, probably allowed me too much freedom as a child, It was a rough adjustment to public school let me tell you!😂 But, I digress, I look forward to more reactions from you to Ren, the other amazing new talent discovered through him, and all the dynamic new talent yet to be discovered.✌
I watch this and reaction to this every day... For the past 5 months... And it ALWAYS brings me to tears!! 😊 Much Love! ❤
It is okay to cry, you do not have to be ashamed of it.
Your reactions are as sincere as their performances, and as emotionally evocative- thank you. The way you feel the music they are expressing is magical- SDK
That’s a masterful performance and a masterful reaction. Thank you. I felt it like you did and continue to do so ❤
In concert with the silence and space, the opening lyrics slay me, "I'm still here in this bed that I crawled in / I hope that I'm someone else in the morning." It took your everything to get to bed - you had to crawl - but there's no rest, just a deep desire to have a different life, a different mind, perhaps a different body.
Great reaction. It's refreshing to see someone react with the same feels I have.
The performance coach too overcome to watch the performance. That's how real this is. Even the visual part of this was amazingly, hauntingly real and beautiful by two - I would assume - people who had nothing in training to give than their 'pained experience,' as you put it. Incredible stuff.
♥️ to you friend, yes indeed, these emotions has past through many ppl listening to Ren, this is what his music does, hits the most hidden places of ur existence. And the body language and eye contact between them two in this clip is so intense it is crazy!. Even if you just watch this video with no sound you can "hear" the music 🎶🎶
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Oh I loved this reaction. That was how I reacted the first time hearing it. A lot of emotions felt. Hope you're having a beautiful day. And to everyone else here, have a wonderful day or night!
Ren hits you in the heart a lot!!! He draws so many emotions with his music. His tunes stay with you forever! He also does some fun stuff which is awesome. The boy has the Midas touch, he can do no wrong in my opinion. Loved your reaction, I had the exact same reaction when I first heard this song.
Thank you for your honest, heartfelt reaction. "Chalk Outlines" touches me deeply no matter how many times I watch this video or hear this song. Ren has been able to express through his songs what I have been unsuccessfully trying to communicate to others regarding my mental, emotional, and physical struggles.
I would recommend you also check out Ren's other collaboration with Chinchilla, the "How to Be Me" live version, as well as their busking sessions in Brighton, performing “Sexual Healing” (Marvin Gaye cover) and “One Dance / Drunk in love” (Drake/Beyoncé cover). As for "Chalk Outlines," it is one of my favorite songs right now; it is beautiful yet sad.
The studio version is also incredible. However, in my personal opinion, it does not come close to the live version. This performance is so much more raw, emotional, and visceral, and Chinchilla's performance here elevates the song to a whole new plain. I wish the live version would be available on Spotify.
Someone (Obj Owl @JoesTheBestInTheWorl) shared his interpretation, I think fittingly so, “The sound of the folding chair opening up fills the empty space with echoes emanating from the walls and then diminishes. Ren uses this to compose the song, with Chalk Outlines representing the empty space that he feels within. Chinchilla, who also emerges from the walls and echos Ren throughout and suitably for an echo, has the last word, leaving a dark empty space. It's dark on the gallows.”
Given Ren's medical history, I interpret this song to address mental illness diagnoses, and prescription psychotropics, which leave you emotionally dead (hence, the chalk outlines around your dead self). I can attest to the reality of this; for over 15 years, I was prescribed a cocktail of max doses of psychotropics, including Sertraline, until I decided to carefully wean myself off all medications in 2014. The side effects of the drugs were too many and too severe, left me an emotional zombie, and the benefits were negligible. I rather feel pain than nothing at all.
Looking forward to more Ren reactions from you. God bless.
You were spot on at the beginning btw and the fact that you felt that connection so fast make me think you might have some personal experience with this kind of thing as well.
As do i.
I can't get through this song without bursting into tears, it cuts right into the core of my soul.
Yeah there is no way she would be able to embody that performance like that without personal experience.
It rings through in everything she does from body language to her voice, just as it does with REN.
And you can see it in their eyes when they are up close to each other, the level of understanding that goes on between those eyes are so intense.
You can fake a lot of things but you cant fake things that goes so deep into a persons soul like this.
Bless your heart.... Big hugs from Southwest England... We are all connected through Rens music and you are not alone we are all here in spirit, body and soul... Our energy is one... Xx
She totally understood the assignment! What a duo ❤
What a Fantastic reaction , you nearly got me started there brother , they say tears are a manafasttation of how the heart is feeling , best reaction I've encountered yet
That was a beautiful reaction, thank you for sharing your vulnerability with us
Brandon, your reaction is as beautiful as the song! Thank you so much for your empathy, honesty and humanity!
This is one of my favourite songs, it helped me through really dark times when it was released a few years ago. It’s the line ‘I’ll bury myself with a great big smile’ that helps me focus on striving for happiness.
Listen to Hi Ren, I think you’ll appreciate that one too.
mental health when you feel dead while still have a heartbeat .. my life but getting help mate
Everyone gets emotional with this. It is so powerful. The way they look in each others eyes while singing.
The eye contact though!!! OMGoodness!!!
You'll see it when you watch it again, but in the first line, he says "take this one, wash it down and you'll be fine; walk around in a floating chalk outline." A chalk outline is used outdoors to mark a dead body in a crime scene. The meds he's taking leave him feeling like a walking corpse, so a walking chalk outline.
Thanks for sharing that with me, Even! That's a really interesting interpretation of the lyrics. I appreciate you taking the time to explain it to me. 🙏🏼👍🏼
This song got me the same way!!!it wrecked me
Love your videos man...just sub'd. I can tell Ren hits you just as he hits me. I just discovered Ren a few weeks ago and for some reason he taps into something that makes me feel....something...anything again. I'm in my 60's and have struggled for years and there is something so real and vulnerable about them and about him in particular that it just has overwhelmed me. Even though I am not from the rap generation many of his rap songs touch me in the same way. The next one from them is "how to be me (live)", but you can't really go wrong with any of them. Freckled Angels, Sick Boi, Crutch (w-bibi)...of those sick boi would come last but they are all amazing.
Beautiful human, don't burry your tears, we could feel them. Nothing to be hiding, please be you, and accept my virtual hug... a stranger from Holland
Dude, bro, Exactly!
Ren puts his finger on the pain we didn't know we were hiding from ourselves
Great reaction, could see it moved you. You're gonna need a big box of tissues for the next one 😪🇬🇧
Thanks for watching and commenting! Your kind words mean a lot to me. I'm always grateful for the support, especially when it comes to emotional reactions like this one. Can't wait to see what's next 💜
i was overwhelmed by Tears the first listen to this Song. Not because of what they sing but because of how. It is powerful af in every aspect
I listen to this track 2 or 3 times a day, breaks me every time, absolute masterclass in emotion.
Thank you for such a sincere and heartfelt reaction. The chemistry between Ren and Chinchilla in this only serves to add to what is already an incredibly powerful song. The live version of How to Be Me is also another great collaboration between the two of them
The beauty of this song is it's rawness. I would say the same of your reaction. Thank you for keeping it real. Please know, you didn't cry alone...
The final lines are so hard to get through. I'm new to your channel, not sure if youve watched any more Chinchilla, but Fingers (Live) is a very emotional one too. It shows off her talent.
Sending you a virtual hug xxxxx
Ren spotlights the human in humanity. We all are fighting a one person war inside our heads with no cease fire in sight. But society has always told us men especially to suck it up, shake it off, sleep on it, stop complaining and crying, be man. So we are taught to suppress our emotions when we NEED to release them. There's a reason why men die at an earlier age than women do, and me have higher rates of heart disease and heart attacks, strokes, and higher addictions to drugs, alcohol and suicide. We're all trying to eascape the enemy that is our minds. We're not weak or p*ssies if we seek help. That makes us stronger and better than those who don't. Having less burders and trauma will allow us to be more level headed and relaxed. Not high strung, depressed and angry all the time.
Sending you love and respect from Long Island, New York along with a giant bro hug!
Holy shit. I closed my eyes at the same time you did when I first experienced this masterpiece. And then went back to watch and was even more blown away. The way they look at each other when they sing, to me is saying "This is so rough, but at the very least, I see you...and you see and hear me. The moment may be fleeting but I'll remember and cherish it"
I’m bipolar and I’ve been on practically every medication there is to assuage my symptoms but they only get worse as I age. This song struck me right in the heart and watching your reaction I see it did yours as well. And hopefully more people will discover Ren because he is not only a genius he is an artist. So many people identify with Ren and he deserves recognition.
Thank you for your heartfelt reaction.
Also thank you for not pausing after every couple of lines like some of the other reaction channels. In my opinion they lose the emotion of the song when they pause frequently to discuss them. And because his songs are live it’s like talking while at a stadium concert.
I’m so glad you enjoyed Chalk Outlines.
Love your reaction!!! Ren’s art is spectacular! This song gets me every time!
Chinchilla is awesome in her own right and deserves more exposure. If you are up for looking into her, Check out Elements (Lyric video) and either of the two Fingers videos. I really love the live TV one, but the official video also has merits. This is a very special song indeed. You are not alone in your reaction. Thank you for your journeyl
Beautiful...a shout out to everyone struggling on mental health medication..😞😞
So… i just found this reaction ( and that’s odd.. it’s like youtube hates me😂).. and .. first: i adore you - you know that. Your heart is amazing. And second: this song ripped my heart out on so many levels.
I still cry to every reaction to this… yours included. Much love brother.
I'm a 52 year-old avowed metalhead and I wept open tears at both Hi Ren and Chalk Outlines. Might I suggest doing a reaction to Ren's song Sick Boi next. It shows off his impressive rap skills. His honesty in his music made me a fan. Chinchilla is no less gifted, and her music tends more toward the pop genre. But it"s unique, eclectic, and no less honest than Ren's music.
Ren is the voice of the chronically ill, especially for those of us who have mental illness, too. "I'm scared of being okay, because all things change." I'm in a well-phase right now, and I feel pretty okay, but I know that it could change with any stupid trigger. And then, I'll be back to being sick for a time, and then I'll get better and feel good, then triggered again and I'm back in the ER for IV fluids and droperidol. When I think about having a good day, I want to cry because it's going to change soon enough because this is a chronic condition. He has put into song all the things that I feel.
Goodness im loving your reaction so much to all things ren😁 its so lovely to get to experience all these songs with you. I dont know if youd be down to react but i really thing youd like "orange juice" by Noah Kahan. His music is phenomenal and his voice just hurts in all the best ways even though he might not have videos to all his stuff hisusic is just phenomenal amd i think you might like his "stick season" album
Hey Brandon, never saw you that emotional, thanks for opening up in front of us, beautiful reaction to a musical and lyrical masterpiece! I enjoyed reading your video description as well and appreciate the effort and research you put into that, even learned something new about Chinchilla (now I'm curios to discover her collab(s) with 'NOEP....) I had already checked some of the videos on her channel after I'd discovered her via Ren, and she has some really great stuff on her own as well, I can recommend e.g. "Fingers" which you mentioned in your description, for a reaction choose the live version (live for HUNGER TV)... She really deserves more views and subs, especially now as Ren is blowing up and she's an important part of that, Chalk Outlines and How To Be Me (looking forward to your reaction! And they have more performances together, e.g. a great sensual cover of Marvin Gaye's immortal classic "Sexual Healing" (on her channel), live busking on the streets... And Ren has so much more to offer for you, but you already have got enough suggestions as you said, so I'll leave it with Chinchilla (x Ren)...
But as I'm here already let me use the opportunity to suggest to you another masterpiece: Isyana Sarasvati released a new video today for her song "My Mystery" and it's a breathtaking journey, musically and visually... If you're quick you might be among the first reactors to feature this epic video... - You did at least one reaction to her, but that was quite a while ago, so I hope you're in the mood to discover another deep one whenever you feel you need a break from Ren and Chinchilla...
Peace and love from Bavaria!
Hey Dom! thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed my reaction video and the research I put into it. It means a lot to me that you took the time to watch and leave a comment. I'm so happy to hear that you've discovered Chinchilla through Ren and that you're enjoying her music too. I totally agree, she deserves more recognition for her talent. I'm definitely going to check out "Fingers" and "Sexual Healing" soon, and I appreciate the suggestion for Isyana Sarasvati's "My Mystery." I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for that one. Thank you again for your support and for sharing your thoughts with me. I hope you have a wonderful day!
@@tnae you're welcome! Really appreciate the time you took to answer and am looking forward to your reactions to come ... really love the eye and ear you have for artistic authenticity ... not as actual reaction requests (as long as Isyana is still pending...) but just to let you know: Other artists with whom you can always make me happy are: Angelina Jordan, Haley Reinhart and Gigi de Lana - Have you heard Gigi's cover of Sam Smith's "Unholy"? - Way better than the original for me, and according to all the reactors I've watched on that one (about 3 godzillions...) an absolute masterpiece of delivery... - so this is NOT a reaction request on my part, just a hint for a friend, I don't mind if you watch it privately, and if you react to that one you'll do it for yourself... For some weeks now this has been my destination of choice whenever I want to have some fun and need a boost of spirit and energy...
You have a great day as well!
There's a great acoustic version of her collaboration with Noep - "Fk This Up" which was a big hit in Europe ua-cam.com/video/pDhUxoSWJ50/v-deo.html
@@Hundhammer Thank you so much for your suggestions. I have some reactions to all of these artists already on the channel. They each have their own playlist (Hailey has some videos in Postmodern Jukebox's playlist). I'll definitely check out Gigi's cover of "Unholy." Your thoughts and feedback mean a lot to me, and I'm grateful for the connection we share through the music we both love. Have a great day too!
@@tnae I know you have some Angelina, she's the reason I originally subbed, and I watched your Haley/PMJ reactions for sure, not so sure about Gigi, will have a look... Better Days is great, and Yesterday When I Was Young - many reactors do Through The Fire/Piano In The Dark or, more recently "Angel Baby", and both are very good of course (Gigi is top tier!), but not really my songs of choice...
Not sure now, but will have a look: Have you got some Katrina Velarde? Her 'Latin Medley' is beyond awesome, and maybe you did her duet with Jessica Villarubin on "When You Believe" - breathtaking... I feel like I might have seen you reacting to that one, but must have been a while ago as I can't remember exactly... - Oh shit, just had a look at the clock, almost 1 am here, and I'll have to get up at half past 4, need to get some sleep... see you soon!
your reaction was incredible deserves a subscribe right away
It's rare when a reaction is as heartfelt and meaningful as the performance being reacted to. Dope reaction. Keep doing what you do!
I Loved your Reaction to this Song, I too had the same emotions when I first heard it and teared up, I thought it was a masterpiece and still do, but then I watched, Ren X Chinchilla How to be me (Live), and I was completely blown away that song and performance with the back story and emotion in it is mind blowing
Hi! Thank you so much for watching my reaction🎶 I'm so glad to hear that you had a similar emotional reaction to the song. And wow, "How to Be Me (Live)" sounds amazing! I'll definitely have to check that out 🙌 Thanks for the recommendation and for being a part of my UA-cam community 💕
Someone once said write about you know about. Great reaction!
I don’t know how Ren finds all the acoustically perfect places to record live performances lol.
❤❤❤ So here for your Ren reactions!
....and that is the emotion this song invokes to those who get it! REN has arrived!!!
Beautiful reaction! ❤. I would recommend their collaboration on How to be Me. Another powerful song and performance
Just loved your reaction. For someone dealing in performance the music over came that and you jist went with the feeling. Its that powerful.
Amazing reaction to an amazing performance. I'm really enjoying watching your Ren journey.
FANTASTIC REACTION!! You "get it"!!