FIRST REACTION - Chenyu Hua - Ordinary Path

[@tenchichrono]

Wish huahua was shared and reacted to more. He deserves a worldwide audience. He's my favorite singer at present.

[@barrichase]

Mine too!! He is stunning!

[@altez6483]

Thank you for reacting to Hua Hua, this song was rearranged and performed during the show/competition Singer in 2018. Hua is a talented and versatile artist, he plays multiples instruments too. He considers his voice to be one of them... This is a slow song, if some find it “boring”, they should listen to more dynamic ones, like “I don’t care”, “Alien”... his style can not be classified easily as he navigates between traditional and modern genres, always innovating in this composing and singing. His songs always have deep meanings and resonate with many people. That’s why he is loved and the top artist in China today.

[@barrichase]

Favorite artist/performer/composer. He is stunningly talented and I purchase his songs. Wish to go to China someday to see him in concert! So love him!

[@luaishi7621]

Hua Chenyu is a genius musician. You have seen nothing from him yet. This is such an enchanting and calming song. But he can do rap, rock, pop, jazz, opera, reggae. He composes his songs and rearranges others in 24 h. Please react to him more and discover his other sides, because he has many, trust me. React to Nunchucks, Child, Bullfighting (if you are more into metal-rap), Madhouse, Ashes from Fireworks. And all with eng subs, cause its a must, they are so meaningful! Thanks :)

[@DahliaKuo]

"Nunchucks" Or "Wayfarer", "A New World" "I Don't Care" "MadHouse" would be a great start. He always has a new idea for his music and performances. My last comment was not shown up, maybe it's because I left some video links there. Please check out your spam comments folder.

[@c.s.70]

Beautiful, meaningful deep song exquisitely sang! More Hua Chenyu pls!

[@gailsample65]

I just adore Hua Hua. He is sooo talented and unique. He composes and is touted to be a musical genius. He has so many wonderful performances many of which are his own songs. I linked to him through Dimash and so everyday I get my fix of Dimash and Hua Chenyu. You are in for a wonderful ride with Hua Hua. Enjoy!

[@gogglebox2427]

Same here. Found Dimash, through Vitas. Then found Hua Hua through Dimash, and KZ Tandingan through Hua Hua, and Morisette Amon through KZ. Then, Zhou Shen also through Hua Hua, and Super Vocal through Zhou Shen, and...... well you get it. I'd become bored with Western music and turned East. Now, quite unusual for me to listen to modern UK/US music. I've diversified to Korean music with BTS, Forestella and Hoppapool as well, and Russian Diana Ankudinova. Going to have to learn Mandarin at this rate.

[@vijandrav.6095]

You need about 6-7 songs to get a full picture of Hua Chenyu. Because he has so many different sides. This was a cover. At Singer 2018 they were only allowed to sing 2 of there own songs, the others has to be covers. His own compositions at singer 2018 were I don't care and Qi Tian, he made awesome covers of Nunchucks, Child and Fake Monk. At Singer 2020 almost all songs he performed were his own compositions, except the song Us and the Duet. Please check out at least one more song from him. 😉 For a rock song : I don't care/New World. Beautiful ballad: CHILD. For a song with surprises : Nunchucks. Art performance : Fake Monk.

[@pattypetronillemartin2608]

I agree about 6-7 songs to get to know Hua and with your suggestions.

[@vijandrav.6095]

I have never said, you can't fall in love with him, with only one song. I just said you need more songs to get the full picture of him, about what he is able to do. His Composing , Rearrangement, performance and Singing skills. That's only my opinion, if you have a different point of view..., I am totally fine with that. 😉

[@pattypetronillemartin2608]

Divine Saint Yes, to get the full Hua picture. I’m also an immediate fan, maybe the first song of him I heard was the right one for me...

[@lucianalopez7363]

the first time I heard him was in the song Child, as soon as I heard his voice I was delighted and then I was amazed with each performance and its versatility

[@oliviali2773]

Hua Chenyu is the top performer in China now. One of the most versatile and unique artist in the world. He has so many different performances style you haven't seen, but basically rock music is his main style. It's that you just pick up a slow ballad so It won't give you excited. But if you understand the meaning of "ordinarily path", you'll appreciate the emotion he expressed in this permanence. It's a perfect performance in my own opinion. He is a great composer. This is not his original song because of the regulation of competition . Contestants are only allowed to sing two original songs. "Qi Tian" and "I don't care" are exactly his original. His own song is extremely amazing and the other rearranged cover songs are still impressive. He is a real musician genius. Keep on reacting more of him you'll understand what I mean. Thanks.

[@joanie2684]

This song was only a cover song. He has so many original compositions. May I suggest "A New World' "Madhouse' please continue to react to Hua Chenyu ha has so many songs. Another good one is 'Jackdaw Boy" and "Arrival".

[@idunn736]

So glad you have discovered him. Please react to more!

[@wbgospel]

The most important thing to know about him is that he uses his voice as an instrument that's why each one of his songs is different. He doesn't compose his songs in a specific genre, instead he will use whatever genres are needed FOR a specific song. Also don't expect to be blown away by Hua the same way as with Dimash, the way they approach a song is very different since Dimash is firstly a vocalist while Hua is firstly a composer. I really think for first timers the best songs to listen to are Nunchuks and Seven Personalities because they pretty much show everything Hua can do, followed by I really want to love this world and Child, then by Dad I'm Home and Fake Monk to see how much feelings he can convey in his songs in different ways. Still, his songs are all different so keep listening to him and I'm sure you'll find your favourite songs from him in no time.

[@darledddho2703]

Well said 😊😊❤️🌸🌸

[@franim4368]

Really beautiful song and the singer is quite talented and compelling. I would want to listen to it again as I was trying to keep up with the captions to understand what the song is about. 8 is a great rating for a first time listen to this artist. I would love to hear more, too. Great introductory performance.

[@CJM-gu3se]

Sounds like you would enjoy hearing more of Hua Hua... this song maybe isn't the best introduction....please try Equal to Heaven (rock/rap), Giant Deer (ethereal), Nunchucks (rock/rap/classical), Madhouse (reggae) or Arrival (ethereal). He is the top artist in China and the most versatile and gifted performer I have ever seen.

[@gogglebox2427]

I am going to agree that I don't have this performance in my Top 30 Hua Chenyu performances. He is to my mind the best performer in the world just now.....having taken over from my beloved Freddie Mercury. He transforms his appearance, his voice, his attitude, his whole persona to fit the song and performance. I've given some links to Malcolm below, and you might like them too. None of them are my favourites, but they are better introductions to "Hua Hua" than this one. I've listed "Aliens" from Coming One 3 series, "Child" from Singer 2018, and the one most fans usually use to introduce people to the diversity of Hua Hua's voice...."Nunchucks" again from this series Singer 2018. All have English subtitles. You can get English subtitles for lots of his performances, thanks to groups of his fans who translate for those of us who don't speak Chinese. He sucks you into whatever he is performing, and I still can't get my head around the fact that although he was 28 at the time, when he sang "Child" he looked as if he was early teens. He invests so much in the look, musical arrangements, and his voice. Give him a chance and he will intoxicate you, making you feel every emotion from love, to anger, to happiness, to complete devastation. On that point, DO NOT view "Dad I'm home" unless you have English subtitles and a box of tissues...... no, make that two boxes of tissues. Hulking men across KZbin are gibbering wrecks by the end of that one. It is simply the best message anyone can give on the affects of Domestic abuse on children. (It was originally a Rap song, and he turned it into a masterpiece....starting slowly and building to the most heart-wrenching final line (which he added to the original Rap).

[@pattypetronillemartin2608]

Thanks for reacting to Hua Chenyu (pronounced like Watchin’ you) he’s my favorite artist and he’s a true performer, very often engaging the audience into his performances. I’m sorry that you found this performance was lacking, first time I hear that but to each their own. I hope you react more of him, his songs Ashes from Fireworks, Aliens, his performances in Singer 2020 which he won, Thanks! Sharing on our FB group Hua Chenyu Foreign Martians.

[@ernesthakey3396]

Waiting for something that never happened...it's almost like in the song, realizing that not all expectations may be realized, and that being ordinary is actually okay...

[@pattypetronillemartin2608]

Ernest Hakey Yes, that’s the message of this song, being ordinary is ok, it’s zen 🙂

[@oliviali2773]

Yes, his performance is fully fits the meaning of this song. The ordinary path should be like that. Can't expect too much excited. It's a deep meaning song. In my opinion this is a perfect performance.

[@pattypetronillemartin2608]

Olivia li Yes, for me too, this song is perfection, arrangement and performance.

[@CJM-gu3se]

Please see more of his live performances. He will blow you away. There is no artist like him.

[@acebilbo]

Interesting reaction. Hua Chenyu is my favorite performance artist of all time. The Doors were great in concert, so we're the Beatles, and The Stones, but there is something about his tone of voice and his messages that transcend normal space. I have watched his evolution from 2011 to now, and of course, his story, listened to him talking (which I enjoy almost as much as his singing without understanding his words). Not much language training in the US. Anyway, fascinated by him and since found him through Marcelito Pomoy and Dimash, like being a Martian and a Dear. Thanks for airing my favorite of his songs. I think the symbolism might be more than American sensitivities can understand. Rock on!!

[@yiz8452]

This is one of my favorites. When I first listened to this song, I was not impressed. But the more I listen to it, especially when I'm feeling down, the more I like it. The lyrics are very meaningful, and Hua Chenyu' rearrangement and performance are perfect. In his singing I feel the struggling in disappointment and despair of life, and in the end being ordinary with a peaceful heart is a kind of heroism.

[@deb_is_here1425]

Chenya Hua is Fabulous!!! He has other great songs he does!!! Blessings..... :)

[@doodi1422i1422]

is he an angel ? dammmn what a voice he has🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺💔❤️

[@SimsWishes]

Hua Chenyu and Dimash are both once in a lifetime talents @dimash_huachenyu_fans

[@lucianalopez7363]

Please continue reacting to him, he is a genius musical

[@kgem5621]

You will love him soon enough. I can feel it. 💕

[@wngimageanddesign9546]

Heheh, liked that face after 2nd mic boo boo. :) Yes, the song is very beautiful and moving and the meaning/lyrics are poignant. The anti-climactic feeling is likely because this song was in a series he set up as an individual's journey of life...each step/phase of his life. And he approached his 2018 season competition with this story-telling theme. The song is meant to be at the later part of life. After trials and tribulations, disillusionment, and discovery of truth and acceptance. The song is a sad and melancholy tale.

[@arielluzi4548]

The best

[@geneviedeline8705]

Huahua 👍👍👍😍

[@chung1770]

Great reaction.Thank!💕💕💕

[@ahlunh]

you should start with "Nunchucks", "Fack Monk", Bullfighting", those are kindda weird but amazing songs, and you can see him in many different ways.

[@jobydogwhisperer4163]

Hua Chenyu is the most artistic singer composer in China if not the world. He rocks, raps,, does pop and jazz does ballads. He does it all.. His MARS Concerts sell out in seconds for 90,000 people. He like Dimash is classically trained. What is wrong with you. These are the two best male artist in the world. I am from America and am a senior..

[@c.s.70]

If you're craving for a bit more rock vibe of Hua Chenyu, check out and please react to his more recent "God Tree" song, link here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mprSlX2ia8eGe6s Enjoy!

[@tamtam7546]

Try Fake Monk or Nunchucks...great performances. He is a very talented singer and performer.

[@malcolmboswell9717]

I think this singer has a pretty nice voice, a lot of reverb that may mask some flaws, or not. Reverb is used a lot as a stylistic option. But would be very interested in hearing something from the singer with no reverb. I enjoyed the song, it is one that is going on my easy listening playlist. An eight for me!

[@gogglebox2427]

Depending on your tastes, I'd recommend "Qi Tian", "Aliens", "Bullfighting", "Jackdaw Boy", "I Don't Care", "Wayfarer" if you like Rock/Metal. If you like ballads then "I am what I am", "Child", "Us". If you like Theatre you'll like "Perhaps Love" or "Nanping Bell" both with Juno Su, or "Idiot" with Ma Lu. He has a very rhythical Rap style, and incorporates it in lots of his songs. "New Arrival", "Madhouse" (although its also slightly Reggae style) or "Insignificance" with Geng Sihan. The song people always recommend to introduce people to "Hua Hua" is Nunchucks as it shows lots of genres, and is a bit of fun. Lots of his songs are very deep, but you are drawn into his performances, BECAUSE he inhabits the persona he wants to act for that song. He is a monster performer onstage, and a very "shy boy" off stage. A very endearing personality. He has struggled with social awkwardness and depression, and his recent album highlights this, and the support he's had from his fans (Martians)....he even wrote a song with some of them called "Conversations with Martians". You get English subs for huge numbers of his performances, and there are groups on KZbin who translate his songs so we can understand them. Eng subs are an absolute essential for some of his songs, so you know what is being sung about. The famous one is "Dad I'm home" (also called "The saddest song"). You MUST have Eng Subs and ..... Tissues for that song. Hulking big men across KZbin are sniveling wrecks watching it. An indicator to his personality is that he bet his fans that it was easy to get tickets for his concerts (the previous year, three concerts in a row with 90,000 seats each night, sold out in minutes). He lost the bet, as he couldn't get an online ticket for his own concerts (haha), and unexpectedly posted a picture of himself with a shaved head.....his forfeit. He Honoured the bet, although no one was seeking him to do so. He wore a lot of hats at those Concerts. (haha) He genuinely is a greater performer than Freddie Mercury. I can give no greater accolade than that.

[@gogglebox2427]

To show his diversity, I'm going to give you links to two different styles. The first is a short one of "Aliens" which he sang on a show where he was Judge/Mentor to young female singers. He is so respectful of young females and not touching them inappropriately, that whilst trying to teach the feelings in LOVE songs, he used a cord, walking toward and away from the female, whilst coiling the cord, but never encroaching on her space. You may need to turn on Eng Subs but I've provided links to songs with subs. Aliens kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3icdXpsmJhgsJY And to show his diversity, this following one "Child" is much slower and softer. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWKXiJ-np7SHfJo Thought while I was at it, I might as well link you to the song, most folk use to introduce Hua Hua to new viewers. Again, it's not one of his best, but does show some of the genres he covers. And, yes, he sucks you into his performances. kzbin.info/www/bejne/on3WXmN3Zd54q6M

[@mimid.9965]

Hello.. I suggest that you listen to another one.. another style of Hua Chenyu... I love Mad House and Bullfighting :) Hope you will react more to Hua Chenyu ! Bye Bye!

[@josemorales5117]

Nice Maunalee you discovered Hua Hua

[@newsomething8682]

Thank you COOL LADY

[@bchall1612]

I dont know who requested but this is not one of his top songs. It's way down on the list. I would suggest equal to heaven or child either with eng subs.

[@pattypetronillemartin2608]

Funny how tastes vary, it’s one of my favorite of his covers. But at the moment I prefer the songs from his new album, his own music.

[@bchall1612]

I think in English speaking societies it's not our favorite. Asians seem to like it more than us I agree with u on his newer songs. I like them best now also but when introducing him to new people it's best to show other songs that show more of his vocal range and talent if u want people to stay interested and wanna see what else he has. Most people when they see child or qi Tian are so impressed they wanna see more. No english speaking person gonna watch ordinary path first and wanna see more. It's one we have to already be in the hua Hua boat to wanna see

[@pattypetronillemartin2608]

B Hall Nice to hear your point of view, I didn’t know that. 😊

[@bchall1612]

@@pattypetronillemartin2608 this is what I notice from most people who do reactions on KZbin. Very few who start with that song say I cant wait to see more including this lady. But most who see qi Tian or child say I cant wait to see more. It's what I've noticed and I watch all hua hua reactions I'm true fan. Nice talking with u.

[@gogglebox2427]

@@bchall1612 Yes, I think you've hit the nail on the head. There are so many Hua Hua songs which appeal more to Western tastes than this one. Nothing wrong with it, but I don't have it in my top 30 best Hua Hua performances.

[@andrewhWTL]

At least 7 or 8 songs are required to start forming a proper sense of the scope of Hua Chenyu as a remarkable musical communicator - he composes some of his own songs and has done some very creative arrangements. Many of us think it is well worth persevering (I had little interest in solo vocalists until discovering Dimash and Sohyang first and then Hua Chenyu).

[@victorbradshaw9624]

Great reaction again thank you

[@littlemelodyland3546]

Halo thanks for reacting to Huahua (his most common nickname), this is only the tip of the iceberg, u r about to know a fabulously talented and kind hearted singer/songwriter/musician, and talked about haunting then u should really react to his "Fake Monk" from Singer 2018. This is a one of a kind masterpiece, pls use this link with eng sub & pre-interview on why he performed the song in this way: kzbin.info/www/bejne/raHaoGCohNaDY7M . To see his versatile genre even in 1 song pls react to "Nunchucks" it's not that common a singer can do so many music genres well: kzbin.info/www/bejne/on3WXmN3Zd54q6M . To see his performance with high notes pls react to "Flammable & explosive" kzbin.info/www/bejne/moazfZyPqKami9k . Pls also react to these 2 great performances: "New World " kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmSmZH-qgMmVh8U. & "Bullfighting" kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmOQomeOhaqIn9E. There's more info and live performances from Huahua I'd like to share more if u don't mind... 🥰🤗🌸🌸

[@acmorse8922]

MORE PMJ Please "All About the Bass" or "Maps"

[@wenxinpang4264]

🌹🌹

[@92wsnqyf]

歌曲音质是我听过最好的，顶一个

[@ricktassone6529]

I wasn’t crazy about the song. 🎧🎶. I guess from your perspective it was a fair evaluation

[@tgraf66]

As a die-hard fan, I'm not the best judge of which of his songs people will like because I personally don't think he's ever done a bad one. However, because of the ballad style and pacing, I will agree that this is perhaps not the best one to start with for someone who's never heard him before. I hope you will give him another chance with one of the many, many songs that are far more upbeat and in a harder rock style. Others have suggested Nunchucks, Aliens, Bullfighting, and New World for that category, and I would agree that those might be better suited for first or second time listeners.

[@ricktassone6529]

tgraf66 I shall give it a try. 🎧🎶. Thank you. Ok I listened to this. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKPFl3yBZ6x3jaM. Not bad 😊

[@tgraf66]

@@ricktassone6529 I'm glad you liked it. Funny enough, "I Don't Care" was performed in the same series as "Ordinary Path", so you get a little bit of an idea of his versatility. Both of the songs are older, though, and his newer ones (Jackdaw Boy, Bullfighting, New World) are even more indicative of his style and ability. Thank you for giving him another chance. :-)

[@joanie2684]

Give him a chance and don't judge him if this song isn't what you like. He has so many songs. Try "Immortal" it's a cool rock song.

[@littlemelodyland3546]

@@ricktassone6529 Halo Rick, I highly recommend the amazing, pure masterpiece live performance "Fake monk" from Singer 2018 with short interview (eng sub) explaining background of this stunning performance kzbin.info/www/bejne/raHaoGCohNaDY7M Also "Nunchucks" kzbin.info/www/bejne/on3WXmN3Zd54q6M , "New World " kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmSmZH-qgMmVh8U and "Bullfighting" kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmOQomeOhaqIn9E just to name a few.

[@dhtm3577]

I think he’s very good! Translation from Chinese is a bit choppy, but really nice!🙏

[@loosamyi9404]

你去听华晨宇新歌，我好想回来啊👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍💯😎

[@yesman8682]

Audio in the version you reacted to was messed up 😓

[@razzlesdazzles3719]

hey hope u like hua hw is a genius for me ordinary path and wayfarer are pretty ordinary songs for hua but listen to some of his others u will b blown away 1 of my many faves from hua is his original song "qui tien wukong" a soundtrack from the monkey king movie they asked him to write wow so good kzbin.info/www/bejne/in-uqKWFra5kqrc plsz react to it

[@reallypowerful]

please react to fake monk by hua i gurantee you will be blown off your seat

[@pattypetronillemartin2608]

Oh really? And have you heard of Ashes from Fireworks or the songs from Hua’s new album New World? They really show his growth and the genius composer and singer he is.

[@luaishi7621]

For a first-time reactor, the songs that you keep recommending from Hua Hua are not suitable. The best to react to are Nunchucks, Ashes from Fireworks, New World, Madhouse, Child. Dont you have a wider playlist of him? If you really consider yourself one of his fans.

[@tgraf66]

@@luaishi7621 We all have our favorites, so of course those are the ones we want to share with others in the hope that they will like them, too. I agree that the slower songs are not the best to start out with, though, and your suggestions are good ones for people just encountering him.

[@sergevandalov9660]

jinjer pisces

[@phildeval1027]

Boring as hell...

[@luaishi7621]

Really? Have you ever listen to him before in order to say this? He has all genres of music, so just pick one, which might not seem "boring" for you.

[@tgraf66]

Is that really all you got from the song? Okay, it's a ballad, and maybe that's not your cup of tea, but did you perhaps listen to the message of the song? Or do you simply not care enough to give a fair shake to someone you've never heard before because the one song you did hear doesn't fit with what you like? If you don't like this one, there are dozens of others varying in genre from rap and hard rock to almost sacred music styles. I hope you'll give him another chance with perhaps a different song, and there are several suggestions in the comments here.

[@joanie2684]

Please try some of the other songs if you don't like this one. He has so may different styles. Give him another chance before you judge him.

[@littlemelodyland3546]

Halo, pls try watch this stunning, creepy but artistically beautiful masterpiece live performance "Fake monk" from Singer 2018 with short interview explaining background of this stunning performance (eng sub) kzbin.info/www/bejne/raHaoGCohNaDY7M Also the versatile "Nunchucks" kzbin.info/www/bejne/on3WXmN3Zd54q6M , "New World " kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmSmZH-qgMmVh8U and "Bullfighting" kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmOQomeOhaqIn9E just to name a few.

[@phildeval1027]

@Divine Saint you are ridiculous. I didn't like the song that's all. I did not talk about the singer. Btw Is there a possibility to accept the fact that someone can have a different opinion or taste than yours? Because we All are different remember it