FIRST TIME REACTION TO - RINA SAWAYAMA! I haven't stopped listening ! SAWAYAMA ALBUM!

[@bcpr9812]

Producer: Rina, how many genres do you want? Rina: Yes.

[@kim__vania]

I'm Japanese, and this album made me more proud of my country. I love how she put Japanese words in some songs. Rina is the superstar we need in pop music. She will collaborate with Lady Gaga this year. I'm so excited‼︎

[@FernStone]

Aww this is awesome !!! and a collar with gaga !! :O I can't wait !

[@kim__vania]

@@FernStone Rina will be on Gaga's remix project for her latest album "Chromatica". Charli XCX, Dorian Electra, Shygirl and Arca are also supposed to be on that remix album.

[@FernStone]

@@kim__vania This is everything !!!!

[@earthtorobert]

@@kim__vania also Bree Runway

[@ponyboooooy]

@@kim__vania and Ashnikko

[@grantvaleska]

This is the first person I've seen figure out XS' title BEFORE listening - I always click a Sawayama reaction simply to see how people react to that track, you did not disappoint! Also there is a deluxe version with some other songs and she did an AMAZING cover of Lady Gaga's 'Dance in the Dark' that I highly recommend.

[@ezequielperez8079]

CANT wait!! Sadly I didn’t know who Rina was before listening to this album last year, and INSTANTLY became a fan and bought tickets for her show next year!!

[@FernStone]

I want to see her 🤩 I’m going to be so so poor with the amount of shows I want to go to haha 😂

[@fauxrowsdower7610]

OMG I did the same thing!! Minneapolis 2022 babeyyyy

[@FlavioMattos-ou1gf]

You know what’s really interesting about some of your comments? They are exactly what Rina said about some of the songs in the album. Like when you said during Who’s Gonna Save You Now, on the behind the scenes of the album she stated that the point was to feel like you were in a stadium full of people, she wanted to make the song BIG. You’re so on point on noticing things ❤️

[@theunitedkingdom]

If you really love this sound, her project “Rina” is really good! It’s an EP, so it’s not too long, but the same producer is on it, and it’s really good too. This was a really insightful and fun reaction, thank you!

[@juansebastiangilgallo1683]

Please react to 'I Disagree' by Poppy, you'll love it. 💜

[@jagged546]

That would be amazing

[@austing5804]

PLEASE

[@kimyuniverse624]

yessss!!

[@diongoulls3116]

yes, Poppy!!!

[@u1yuyu]

OMG PLEASE

[@KeenHunter]

This is one of the best albums of all time. She is a moment in time. A time capsule of sorts as well. I'm trying to see her in a couple months. You are so insightful and delightful, really happy to relisten with you!

[@elemenzy]

I cant wait to watch this. I didn't know who rina was until this album but after listening to the album and looking up her old stuff, she became one of my favourites. For me, this was the best album of 2020 hands down

[@FernStone]

Honestly she is one of my favs after listening too !!!

[@kimyuniverse624]

If you like blending of genres I definetly suggest you listen to Poppy! Specially her album I Disagree. It is a wonderful album and it was one of my favorites from last year along with SAWAYAMA! Poppy mixes genres in that album so effortlessly and I love it 💕💕 That album is a perfect mixture between metal and pop imo

[@joogies]

Can't wait to see what you think (good or bad!) This was my top album of last year. Also this is unrelated but I've noticed reaction culture is kinda toxic. Not the reactors themselves, but the people who comment and demand reactions. It's kind of odd to me, like people will comment on a reaction video and not say anything about the reaction. Instead they just request/demand more reactions. As someone who loves watching reactions because I don't have a lot of friends with similar music tastes, I enjoy these because I feel like I get to experience the music with another person almost like a friend.. and maybe that's how some other people feel too, but for some people it feels like they just want to see the reaction just to see it. Like did they even take it in or are they just trying to promote people they stan lol idk idk. Long-winded but just a thought that was on my mind because I know you've talked about all the requests you get, so I just wanted to say that I appreciate your reactions and all the time you spend reacting and editing and putting this stuff on KZbin for free - despite all the hurdles with copyright claims and people being over demanding. Yeah xD thanks ~

[@joogies]

Oh and if someone is here who is a person who usually only comments telling creators to react- I'd love to hear from your point of view. I'm not saying *everyone* who does this is toxic or a bad person, just that it can create an uncomfortable environment for some creators in this medium.

[@FernStone]

@@joogies I wrote a reply and it went all strange and got cut up haha !! I will try again !

[@FernStone]

So yes, I said what a profound, fair and empathetic comment , including your bit in the reply section ! At first when I saw people comment requests like this so bluntly I would be happy because It meant people wanted to see more from me. Which was great when I was first starting ! Now it can feel a bit robotic . like I am the robot or the "dancing monkey" for a lack of a better term. It's hard to gage what people think about the video through just another song request 😂😂 However , on videos like this , before it has started I will get a few comments requesting music but I believe they do that so when the video gets started their comment will be seen by me and others first so they can possibly be voted up so I do it quicker if it becomes a popular request. If that makes sense ! For other reasons , I try to take many things into consideration... age, language, personality type, culture, disability.... all of which might or might not apply. I have to try not jump into the negative and just be happy people want to see more ... I think haha !! but the comments where people express their thoughts and love make me so happy ! I love connecting with you all and hearing why you love the music .... also what you liked about my reaction too !! always nice to get good feedback on your work haha ! Feel like I could go on and on !! but that is my main opinion ! Hope you enjoy the reaction and thank you for this awesome comment that shows great observation and care

[@Lucas-of5rt]

56:06 the way you catch the note was beautiful Fern ! 🤯

[@neonparadis3]

The aliteration in Akasaka Sad is so satisfying to sing lol "Akasaka sad cause i'm a sucka, sucka, so i'll suffer"/"Akasaka sawayama, just like my mama"/"Akasaka sad, I guess I'll be sad"

[@NoubikkoRay]

Fern, I’ve been binge-watching your videos and… Don’t stop making them! You are one of the creators and reactors here that people should really support. Thanks for being genuine, opening up and sharing these experiences with us.

[@nomart4888]

Can’t wait for you to react to her EP. 8t’s my favorite project by her. Rina is the definition of POP perfection.

[@hennill3336]

I would love for u to react to poppy - i disagree if you like the heavier type of music in this album :)

[@bcpr9812]

"Who's Gonna Save You Now" has a fake "live crowd" track, I think, from the music producer reactions I've watched for this album. It gives me a 1980s vibe. Like, it makes me nostalgic for the old Jem and the Holograms cartoon for some reason, and I'm here for it.

[@benjaminlaw1819]

This was so much fun seeing your reaction to this album, it's so much different than anything I've heard before. The biggest must listen to album of 2020

[@austing5804]

AHHH I can’t wait!! Probably my favorite album of 2020!

[@katmichail13]

IM SO HAPPY YOU'VE LOVED THIS ALBUM and even more happy that one of your favs is Snakeskin.... honestly yes .. but everything is just CHEFS KISS and *THE ROCK* omfg eye cant

[@lvoui]

YOUR REACTION TO XS MADE ME LAUGH SO HARD

[@stephenm9199]

Idk how you make me love music that I already love even more. You say things and I’m like “omg yes, I’ve never thought about it that way before or noticed that but EXACTLY YESSS???”

[@FernStone]

This is everything !! Thank you ☺️

[@TheWobolo]

what a gorgeous reaction video! ✨ thank you :)

[@Joshua-pl7vx]

Omg you’re like my new favorite person, I haven’t laughed or enjoyed a video so much in a long time so thank you

[@thetom5522]

The album was a masterpiece, this is what I had got from listening to some of the songs. Dynasty is about family and generational trauma, XS is about capitalism and materialism. STFU! was about microaggressions (it's easier to understand this once get watch the music video.) I believe Comme de carsons was to do with breaking gender stereotypes. Akasaka Sad was to do with generational trauma but also how she kinda feels disconnected to Japan since Rina did grow up in Europe. Bad Friend is obviously about how she feels like she is a bad friend but one take that I heard from a friend is that when you listen to the song you kind of get the sense that something is missing in the song which is possibly how Rina may feel in some friendships. Snakeskin was sort of Rina's way of giving the world the pain through the song and the album. Overall I absolutely loved the album, thanks for the reaction!

[@kimyuniverse624]

OMGGG I love rina sawayama 😭😭 can’t wait for this reaction!!

[@iluvujeasus2239]

I love Rinas album smmm AHHHHHHHHH. The reason why xs had a mix of generes was because the R+B Style is meant to mirror the joys of living an excessive life, and the rock guitar riffs are representative of the dark underbelly of an excessive lifestyle, that rina talks about in the bridge “oh me oh my, where did it go awry? When all this time, heaven was in our eyes, so say goodnight, forget about it till the end of time”

[@HaienTwitch]

The record label did not want STFU to be on the record, but it was the song that got me into Rina Sawayama. I come from Norway (the homeland of black metal) and I would have never gotten into her as an artist if it had not been for that song and music video. I have a group of friends were we show each other a different artist every week and she has been one of my favorites to show other people. It's so fun to watch people react to her.

[@lonelylighthouse1222]

ALSO! Chosen family was written about her reception in the LGBTQ+ community and how we're all a big chosen family.

[@engill_elli]

32:24 Gurl I swear to GOD your mind is so powerful 😌✨

[@poisenenvy3570]

Adore your eye makeup here btw! It makes it look like you have a pair of spikey 301 lashes on and I live!

[@katmichail13]

Who's Gonna Save U Now? is just epic

[@Ttoby89]

I was with you all the way! Awesome commentary and reaction. She's such a legend. All the best at ya x

[@alanjaquez571]

From time to time I look for reactions to this album because it's one of my favorites and I'm so happy I did that today, I loved your video so much, especially the way you describe the songs, we think very similar lol, I can't wait to see more of your videos

[@aarontiscione963]

It made me so happy to see another person appreciate the rock elements in this 😭 🎸 I love when artists mix it with other genres. Enjoy hearing your experience per usual. If you are really craving more rock vibes, WILLOW is releasing a new punk inspired album this friday “lately I feel everything” not enough people are giving this girl the exposure she deserves, would love to see you react if it’s something of interest to you, either way, loving the videos. Thank you Fern 💜

[@krissyk2251]

That was really great, I love your breakdown of her musical talent, the genres, lyrics. It's also awesome to see someone else enjoy it as much as I did, she's so so underrated! 💜

[@Pokeluisito]

I would highly recommend this Kpop girl group called Dreamcatcher. I feel you’ll like their style since they do different genres and combine them as well with each vocalist unique vocals. They are underrated ✨

[@moonlightbxe]

Omg yeah please

[@TolgaCO]

can i just say u deserve 10x more views

[@gustavjflrs8308]

Similarities between Rina and Poppy both mix genres, both have influence from Japanese culture, both compare them to Babymetal, both are great artists.

[@YooooooOoooooOooooi]

This album is immaculate Rina is such a musical genius

[@mimi4970]

you're the third person I've seen read alaska instead of akasaka sad 😂

[@FernStone]

😂😂😂 there’s a science behind it , there has to be !

[@sunshine-xq2lc]

wait it's akasaka????

[@suhbrly]

we literally have the same taste in music it's crazy😭 your top 5 is my top 5 aswell-

[@FernStone]

Yeeeesss 💕💕🎶🎶

[@trinitylasquez4477]

Random comment but my real name that I don't use on social media IS Dynasty and I adore this album so you can imagine how shook I was from the first song!! I adore your reactions as well as this album so I can't wait to see what album you react to next. I hope you smile a lot this week! ❤️

[@FernStone]

You angel ! Thank you ! hope you have the best week and smile a lot too !! also Dynasty is an awesome name :O !

[@mimi4970]

hearing you talk about baby metal makes me think you would absolutely LOVE poppy's album "I Disagree"!!!!

[@vitormaxazevedodealmeida4871]

the final part of snakeskin is sonata nº8 by beethoven, which the melody is used for the first verse too

[@KK-nc2gp]

OMG I love rina so much and also your videos!!! you should def check out her EP in 2017 if you want more. It really foreshadows the sound of this album.

[@-stairway_to_heaven-]

Hi, I really really liked your reaction, it was so emotional and mesmerizing. Great album, great reaction!!!

[@sidekicks1403]

enjoyed this reaction a lot

[@bennyjones1502]

Love this reaction! Thank you so much. Most of this album was produced by Clarence Clarity but I feel like you enjoyed the tracks that sounded even more like Clarence Clarity - “Akasaka Sad” and “Snakeskin” are great peeks into Clarence Clarity’s sound. I would recommend “NO NOW” as a fantastic experimental electronic R&B album to listen to.

[@mannyvargas1747]

Hey fern! I think you would like sega bodega, shy girl, eartheater, poppy, and rosalia

[@bloodmartyr2673]

OMG YESS SHYGIRL AND POPPY

[@leamsi6498]

I just discovered your channel and I freaking love your reactions!! They’re really entertaining and fun to watch! I’m glad you loved Sawayama! You should react to her first EP, Rina

[@hectorgomez7330]

Love ur reaction

[@lonelylighthouse1222]

I love your visualizations while you listen to these albums!

[@motrykum]

This video is so funny, I love it so much

[@LittleBigNikke]

I have heard XS on the radio actually!

[@andyvillanueva2866]

I know this video is a little bit old but I definitely recommend Now Now by Clarence Clarity who produced a good chunk of the songs on this album! Very phenomenal, chaotic, glitchy, catchy and experimental pop and R&B music. I hope you see this and i would love to hear your thoughts on it! Love how you analyze the songs with your reaction.

[@jagp135]

The beginning and end of Snakeskin samples Beethoven's Pathétique Sonata, which is why it probably sounds familiar.

[@andrewabernethy4500]

Love youuuu and your reactions, they’re amazing ❤️‍🔥 I felt “chosen family” as an anthem for queer people who have to find their family after being disowned from their own. ALSO, a cool feature most people don’t catch is the first melody/chords and the piano outro of “snakeskin” are borrowed from Beethoven’s pathetique!

[@itsgagababy]

IM SO HAPPY YOU LOVE IT 😭😭😭 THIS WAS MY 2020 ALBUM OF THE YEAR You should also really get into what each song means. She really has a mind of a mastermind.

[@fieltpenn3423]

I love a music nerd, this was great!

[@katmichail13]

can we just take a moment to appreciate and commend the artistry that is on your eyelids holy moly stunning

[@poisenenvy3570]

My fav part of this album is how it takes all the genre styles of the 90s and mixes them to make a really interesting modern album.

[@baguettehopper6476]

Hey Fern! I think you’d love Caligula by Lingua Ignota. It’s an amazing album that combines elements of death industrial, classical music and sometimes even harsh screaming. I tell you, I never liked this kind of music until I heard this album, and it’s a very good entry point to get used to it. Also, if you’re not comfortable with the subject of abuse and anything in that kind of subject, be very careful or don’t even listen to this album, because she talks about her experience with it in very harsh and sad ways. Any who, I strongly recommend this album!

[@baguettehopper6476]

I’m warning you because I remember the time you had difficulties and had to stop during the M3lli55x reaction. I totally understand if you never want to deal with this album but I’m only recommending it!

[@FernStone]

Ooooh thank you for the warning ! It sounds really intriguing music wise … but the lyrical content might be hard for now … so frustrating hahahha because I imagine it’s great !

[@SleepyAyf]

You should hear Beyoncé’s lemonade she has a song from every genre that exists. Literally everything, rock, rnb, country, hip hop, pop, everything

[@davidsuarez3334]

Thank you so much for this. It really made my day happy. Love how passionate you are about music, also, if you like this i highly recomend you reacting to her debut EP "Rina". its really good too.

[@robayo7153]

I love u reaction in “XS” damn haha

[@danielarguello5425]

Please react To Poppy, also this was an amazing reaction

[@FernStone]

Thank you angel !!! |Poppy is definitely high on my list :D

[@austing5804]

@@FernStone YAAAS

[@ahronjohn57]

I enjoyed your sawayama reaction ❤️❤️😊

[@bcpr9812]

Her music videos are great, too. I especially love the videos for "STFU!", "XS", "Commes des Garcons", and "Cherry" (non-album track from 2018).

[@gustavjflrs8308]

I totally agree!

[@dannyvo8006]

If you like mixing, shifting genres then u will love Poppy’s ‘I Disagree’ album. Anw I have something to say. I love watching music reactions, just to see if people love the same stuff as I do. Other channels are ok, they’re fun, they’re cute, but when it comes to you, I feel like I’m having a friend. The more I hear your thoughts about love, life, everything, the more I adore you. Hope you keep being you and enjoy listening, reacting to music 💓

[@pianooutoftune123]

looking gorg

[@loux9239]

have you considered that you have synesthesia? the way you described dynasty and tokyo love hotel is very synesthesia-like. it can be associations between sound and shapes/colours/sensation or even indescribable feelings i found out that i have it myself after i learned that it doesn't just have to be associating sounds with colour

[@charleslegendasbr]

when you know someone is british in first 5 seconds. Loved it. i got to know Rina when she interviewed Sporty. ALL love from Brazil and we are here to lift you to KZbin stars. Are you ready? please check last Melanie C album LYRICS are sooo fuckin cool.. please remind this tip

[@brandonpadilla5402]

Omg I love how excited you were about this album it is very much how excited I was when I first heard I just remember being like “wtf???? BIIIIIIIITTCHH! This is GOOOOOD!” 😂

[@mateoeduardofollert9252]

your makeup is great as always!

[@ladylordeve]

Someone clocked me in the chat and I only noticed now so I'll leave it here my petition for a Anna Von Hauswolffe reaction someday, she's a swedish organist who does a very dark and atmospheric sound with flavors of rock and metal in it, I highly recommend her 2017 album Dead Magic, the one from my profile pic, it's deliciously dark and bewitching, she tends to do very long songs but it's worth it so much

[@ghomp1100]

oh my god i love thisss

[@zvckvry]

I absolutely died just now when you said the bass bubble was the same sound as your water breaking omg. 😂😂

[@FernStone]

😂😂😂😂😂 waterbreaking bass !

[@samk1188]

speaking of metal- you definitely need to check out lingua ignota!! experimental harsh-noise operatic orchestral realness her album caligula is a masterpiece

[@hectorgomez7330]

Rina, a REALLY true queen!!!!!

[@gatomoirto]

YOUR FACE IN XS I DIED Loving the content, keep up

[@_oblivion_9630]

I just knew you'd loooove this album ❤️, you should react to "so sad so sexy" by Lykke Li, you'd love it 💖✨

[@emviggiano1]

Please make a reaction of Roisin Machine by Roisin Murphy!

[@jaytee4300]

This was such a good reaction! I would love to see you react to SZA - CTRL if you get a chance, it’s definitely up your alley

[@lewiswoodhall]

Have you heard Rina's first EP as well? :)

[@TY_2020]

Thanks for another great video! I just wanted to say, you don't understand how much I would LOVE for you to react to this album's main producer, Clarence Clarity's album, No Now. Seriously one of my favorite albums ever, and since you loved songs like Akasaka Sad so much I'm sure you'd enjoy it a lot. It's a lot more experimental than this album, but that song and songs like Dynasty have his production all over them. It's a very mysterious and mind blowing album and it would be amazing if you could check it out

[@Arthur-mq1me]

Love it! You should react to the deluxe tracks

[@Edmon00961]

I just realized that the harmonies you did on chosen family are actually pretty much the same as the ones Rina did in her live performance on tiny desk

[@FernStone]

Ooooh that’s cool !! Can’t wait to watch that by the way 😁

[@Edmon00961]

@@FernStone Since you're going to watch that maybe you can check out her US debut live performance of XS on Jimmy Fallon! It's immaculate.

[@hollowgram9600]

XS is actually not about flexing. As I remember the artist said. If u read the lyrics there's a line saying "make me less so I want more" essentially poking fun at capitalism. If u want to know more there's the genius interview she did about the song you can watch. 💜 cheers. Loving your reactions.

[@FernStone]

Yesss in the chat people were saying that !! |love it even more ! Thank you

[@hollowgram9600]

@@FernStone I'm watching and commenting at the same time. And the paw coming in at 55:29 got me good hahahaha so cuteeee 🐾

[@katmichail13]

OOHH fun idea with you listening to music your boyfriend listens to especially coz its metal/ rock (mmm yes)

[@vlada6859]

🍀 I have heard so much about this album, but also haven't listened to it yet, so I'm looking forward to your reaction to finally get to know it! 😁 ☀️ I suggest reacting to ✨folklore✨ by Taylor Swift in the future, ofc only if you and the other viewers on your channel are interested in that 😁😁

[@jagged546]

If you have time. Rina recorded a version of chosen family with Elton John recently and it makes me cry every time I listen to it. Would love to see a reaction of it.

[@FernStone]

Definitely !!

[@HowManyShrimps-g7z]

You're the second youtuber who mentioned Alaska among all Sawayama's reactions. Haha

[@ottolettuce]

hellour my wondarful spirit guides

[@katmichail13]

XS and STFU! NEVER FAILS TO BLOW MY MIND and its a such a moment.... also yes i was introduced to babymetal via BMTH and yes agree with everything you said

[@nicrj1616]

Please check out Poppy! Her newest two albums I disagree and EAT are both so good. Very back n forth and switchy like you expressed enjoying! I hope you look into her some day, you'd LOVE it.

[@sjtheskinny3195]

If u want to react to more RNB i rly advise listening to CTRL by SZA, it is a masterpiece!

[@axdubsph]

Please react to Jessie Ware What's Your Pleasure?

[@charliedixon9210]

she mentioned that XS was about wealth and a few other things, when she talks about calabasas and Tesla etc she's taking the piss out of what wealth can buy you and what 'marks' you as wealthy. she also talks about how the song was about capitalism in a sinking world. she also said that the guitar was meant to sound abrasive and kinda obnoxious but i don't remember why :)

[@bcpr9812]

Need More? There's a Rina EP.