How much YouTube paid me for a video with 2M views, the truth about reactions & a new channel

In this video, I'm telling you why I stopped making reactions on this channel and how much KZbin paid me for a video with over 2 million views. I also made a new channel just for reactions: "Heline Reacts".
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Hi! My name is Heline and I am a Finnish flute player. I make flute covers, improvise and play classical music. I also create informational videos about flute playing and some other instruments I play (Akai Pro EWI5000, ocarina, dizi).

[@HelineFay]

Let me clear one thing as so many people are thinking it's KZbin who takes the ad revenue. No. It's the copyright holders of the music I react to, meaning artists/bands. I have appealed every copyright claim I've gotten on these reactions on the grounds of fair use, but 95% of them has gotten rejected. So what I'm doing is basically promoting those artists for free and they also take the ad revenue from these promotions. So this is one of the main reasons why I don't upload the reactions to this channel but a separate channel: kzbin.info

[@aaronws9561]

I have a question: why does changing to KZbin channel matter? Won’t you just earn the same miserly amount on the new channel? I must be missing something.

[@aaronws9561]

For some reason my edit button just won’t work, but I wanted to add that I really enjoy your channel. Like many others, I am a lifelong Tull fan, but I took up the flute as a child only to walk away because I was frustrated (my utter lack of musical talent might have had a little something to do with it as well :). So I have had a long love of all things flute and it is wonderful seeing someone like yourself breaking down my favorite band’s music. Please don’t ever stop!

[@mr.p9882]

I STILL say your lips are the most kissable looking I've ever seen!!!

[@TheWaterboarders]

The artists MAY get the revenue, it's the publishing companies will be collecting the money, and then the artist may get a percentage of it. It's very possible that you still earn more than the artist, sadly. KZbin and the record company are the winners here.

[@manlioyllades]

Look for Rick Beato's videos on the subject. You might learn something :)

[@ollebergstrom4310]

I´m both a Heline and a Jethro Tull fan boy. Keep up the good work Heline!

[@DTatMC]

We're still here for you. You had us at "Yethro" :-)

[@firstmkb]

"Yethro" really made me smile too!

[@sancho8521]

...I look forward to Sat. mornings now for the past 6 weeks; keeps me positive. Thanks Heline ! 🍻

[@floofdoge217]

The definition of underrated : Heline

[@georgerarmstrong]

Hello, Heline, your music deserves attention. You are a wonderful player and you are helping your listeners to understand and enjoy your music.

[@DanielDugovic]

Thanks for explaining how KZbin operates in this circumstance.

[@shineon9923]

Hi Heline, I agree with sly23 comment. But, to take it maybe one step further ( and speaking only for myself), I watch your videos because of you. You come across so likeable and charming. I love seeing you interact with your dogs. I have really enjoyed your more personal videos lately. The more I watch, the more I enjoy learning things about you and your everyday life. Its so different and far away from my world on the west coast of the United States. I did come to your channel by way of the reaction videos. But, they only brought me to your channel. I could care less about the reaction videos now ( and I'm a life long Tull fan). I enjoy your music and hope to one day learn to play the flute. But, as I said, ( and I feel like many would agree ) I watch your channel because of you. I don't watch a lot of youtube, but you and Foxes Afloat are my two favorite channels. Please keep the content coming...in any form that makes you happy. I think you are wonderful ! Shine On

[@HelineFay]

Aw thank you so much! Reaction videos have indeed brought so many people here that wouldn't have found my channel otherwise, and that's the absolutely best thing in this. So many awesome people landing here and staying and being part of this community!

[@jamespower2063]

Your one of a kind ! A real Treasure! Mosaic Man keep it up. Thank you.

[@murraykriner9425]

Granted, I found you from your reaction to Ian Anderson playing flute, but I feel much of your best work is the stuff your currently engaged with at present. The things that are nearest to your heart alone. Could care less about prevailing trends, or the fickle public attention spans. Your an authentic, sincere, musical artist with immense talents. I love your work, and that's the reason I still watch when I can. Warm regards.

[@tonyturtle5805]

hi Heline !!!! thanks for video !!!!

[@firstmkb]

I just watched your first Jethro Tull reaction, and was interested in your perspective - then started thinking about mine. It was the emotional connection to Tull that brought me, because it was part of my teenage years. It really was a combination of both together, because I've never watched Tull or any flutist. You gave me something to think about.

[@robertbutler4672]

Hi Heline. I, like many others, found you through the reactions videos. I enjoy them but really like your original content. The other music channels I like really are not reaction channels, so I'm ok with your approach. The whole process seems like a headache to me, so I would understand if you didn't bother. The former producer Rick Beato has a channel and has gone into great detail about the issues with all this (a couple of his rants are awesome).You're a fantastic talent and I always look forward to seeing any content you release.

[@BlackTecc]

Yeah, Rick's channel is really interesting and I enjoy his rants and mostly agree with them.

[@VivaLaDnDLogs]

This can't be an easy decision. Thank you for your honesty. I admit to being someone who came for the reactions. You still have my sub.

[@grahammoreton9686]

Keep it up Heline, your Halloween video is my computer screen saver, love your work but can't always listen live.

[@mysterybryan358]

I'll always stick by you Heline❤

[@tomshourd2601]

Hang in there, you are a talented person

[@victorduffany7723]

Very enlightening. Thank you.

[@4everblue72]

Must admit I found you through the reaction video of Jethro Tull but subscribed because I enjoy you're music/flute video you're relaxing personality especially during the uk's first covid lockdown. I struggle to find time on Saturdays to watch your live content so I'm not watch as much as I'd like but I hope you carry on Heline, I won't be unsubscribing your content, as I'll catch it when I can.

[@pjdohr]

I get it. My father died 2 years ago. He was a painter, and did very good work. While raising a family he did packaging designs for packaging companies, taught school, anything to provide for his wife and 5 children. But he stuck with his love for pen and ink and watercolor seascapes, country paintings. He died at 92 years of age, and for his last 20 years did large art shows, he taught lessons and technique, and acquired a fair following of people buying his art. I never acquired a artistic talent, but the road is tough, but with creative ideas to get your work exposed it can happen. Follow your heart Heline. The world deserves your talent👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@ThisOldStoner]

It was the Jethro Tull reaction that got me here but the music that keeps me here. I especially like the live Saturday shows and your original music. I'm here for the long haul for sure.

[@NerdySingerKayt]

Really interesting to watch! Thanks for uploading Heline!

[@captainz9]

I enjoyed your take on Ian's flute playing from a classical trained player, didn't realize they shaft reaction videos that badly. I did just subscribe to your reacts channel so you gain a subscriber there (maybe one of these days you'll get enough for a play button), but I do also enjoy some of your other videos here , plus as a musician I like your reviews of the plastic flute & electronic recorder, etc.

[@josephpotterf9459]

Thanks Heline

[@magaisacult2023]

Talented, intelligent class lady.

[@michelelaraia7358]

0:57 First video on April 2020?

[@anthonyranieri2631]

Integrity she has integrity

[@robvanwyck3063]

Well explained and quite understandable. Here's a video suggestion that I as a musician (flutist actually) would enjoy seeing in these Covid times ... how about showing us your technical setup, how you record, and equipment you use? I'm particularly interested in microphones and their use. But carry on! I'm enjoying these videos.

[@HelineFay]

Oh this is a good suggestion, I'll definitely do this at some point! (Haha I need to clean my space first)

[@bobmarlowe3390]

ASCAP and BMI can be really hard to deal with when dealing with copyrighted music. I have a friend who owned a nightclub and he wouldn't allow bands that played any cover songs because of the demands for royalty payments from the recording industry. But I've loved all of your Jethro Tull reaction videos.

[@IrishKack]

Love you videos, both reactions and music. But Thick as a Brick definitely got me here. Thanks for sharing this info.

[@blacksmith67]

It was a reaction video that got me here (mostly because I like the performer and not because I am in to watching reactions). But after watching you perform, I shall definitely subscribe to your music channel. Best of luck with gaining subscribers, you definitely deserve more recognition as a performer.

[@rapidfirerob4]

As someone else said, check out Rick Beato. He's got an incredible amount of people following him, viewing his videos etc. He does not monetize videos that have other people's songs in it because of copyrights. He makes his money by selling instructional books and other things involving music. He's a tremendous musician. I hope you can do all that you do for the love of sharing your love of music and not for the numbers. Your personality and honesty, and understanding of music is what keeps me and many others coming back. I've played in many bands, some original, some tribute bands or cover bands. It's very difficult to keep an original band going. It's the same thing with getting your music out there. It's not easy. Please keep making the reaction videos. They're lots of fun. Take good care.

[@seanwoodburn2616]

Brilliant solution to a common problem. There are some truly brilliant artists on KZbin who try to present their art but depend on a certain level of "trolling" to generate subs. I for one hate it but I also totally understand it. Making money as a serious musician in any genera is incredibly challenging so it is unfair to criticize someone like Davie504 because he creates non-music related content. It beats paying off a PhD or DMA by flipping burgers...or in Davie's case throwing pizza, by a longshot. I will sub your new channel to give support but my real interest is here with the artist. Cheers!

[@burtw.9018]

Hi Heline, 👋. I'm so sorry that you don't get the payment your truly have earned. Your reaction videos are always fun and enjoyable. Plus, your giving the people you react to lots of attention and publicity. Definitely not fair you can't get paid for your work. I fully understand the reasons your making changes on your account. I originally subscribed because I honestly enjoy your flute playing. Your a gifted flute player. 👍. Try not to get frustrated. You have lots of us who love your music and will continue to listen. Take care, stay strong 💪, be positive! Us fans love you! 🎶♥🎶

[@davidfinnell1660]

Don't give up! You classically ROCK!

[@donkunes8630]

thank you , also like the flute work of Rhonda Larson

[@blortmeister]

Yes, I came for the reaction to Jethro Tull. But you producing original music is much more important, I'll hang here, thanks. I don't need the other channel. Much respect from Canada.

[@Jezza_One]

Loved your Jethro Tull videos they are marvelous. Maybe you should spin and twirl your flute like Ian Anderson. :-)

[@bradbusson1]

Hi Heline, I love watching you and some of your reactions I think your love for classical music comes thru and is very inspiring, your innocent view of old rock n roll is sooo refreshing and fun to watch! These guys have millions of followers that have been around for decades you cant compete with such a large audience (Not that your trying). You and your music are beautiful it will grow just don't lose heart!!! Brad

[@chrisharris5497]

I'll be honest your channel appeared on my recommended list after watching a few reaction videos from other creators. I watched about half a dozen videos and my impressions and I have to say firstly I enjoyed watching your reactions, especially the Jethro Tull videos as his style and pushing of the boundaries made you smile and really brought your personality out, both personally as well as professionally. Secondly, after watching the reaction videos I then picked up your music channel and sucscribed as when I watched a live stream video you played absoultely beautifully and I was more than happy to subscribe, and whatever routes you choose with the channels I'm sure you are going to get more and more support and I look forward to hearing you play soon, have a great weekend and thanks for sharing your talent.

[@stilllearning9590]

You charmed me with that first video, so to find out about this copyright stuff seems so unjust. Most of us don't know anything about the flute so that video was awesome.

[@michaelgunter501]

You make beautiful music. Please continue to do this. I can listen to your tune and it will bring a smile to me. You are a beautiful person so please do not let the numbers bring a sad thought.

[@williepew]

I did find you through reaction videos. But find your musical compositions to be special . And the personality that comes forward in you descriptions to be awesome

[@mmgee]

I want it all! Good stuff!

[@viennapalace]

I was lured in by the reactions but I stayed for the music. You are my favorite classical "flutician" (it's like a beautician but your music makes the world more beautiful, not just somebody's face) Thanks for your efforts making the music videos. They ARE appreciated. Appreciated by this flautist, anyway...

[@renewebsdale2719]

don,t give up you DO bring joy with what you do show us

[@paulyosef7550]

You're my favorite nerd. Thank you for all your work. I'm sorry about the money issue.☹

[@einars899]

It does make sense. To me. I never could figure out why these reaction videos are so popular. Probably the explanation will include the term "echo chamber". To me the term Halleluja comes to mind. Although I did watch two of yours, and found them not to be. But rather they appear as being analytical, which I find somewhat interesting when doen by someone with knowledge on the subject. I think I will keep my subscription here, as I have always been somewhat attracted to flutes. ( If you know the story that you find when googling Hameln, you may think I'm a rat. I am not.) It is quite OK with me that reactions are done elsewhere. :-)

[@haywood12]

Haha der Rattenfänger von Hameln

[@jeremykornegay3163]

that is very nice,thank you .i like the reactions,..i understand your passion for flute

[@edwardhugus2772]

Jethro got me to watch your video, but I became a fan of YOU, the person, so I subbed to you, not the reaction video. I have remained subscribed ever since. I don't watch a lot of music vids, but I enjoy some, and only have subscribed to a few( mostly violin or concerts). I will REMAIN subbed to you as long as you want me, just don't change the wonderful person you are!

[@allenjohnstone9945]

I came to your channel because of Elvann and i'm still here. Keep being you.

[@robertmarkland717]

I love music and you are inspiring. You are doing alot better than me, although I'm not nearly as good as you. Reaction videos are 2 fold. On one hand you introduce new music to people. On the other hand most KZbin creators do to it, like you said, to generate views. I hate to see a talented musician become downtrodden and lose focus. Don't ever forget those 5%. They love you.

[@gerpirk]

I discovered you about a year ago by your first reaction video, but I subscribed for your music. I've even thought of buying a flute to try to learn to play. I'm glad you separated the two channels. I probably won't subscribe to the reaction channel.

[@tthoy7338]

Heline, I think you are a genuine & fine young lady. Keep doing what you do

[@waynebernitt2806]

Hi. If you haven't already done so. Contacting the artist/management before the reaction showing your amazing numbers and of course talent. Perhaps a deal could be struck for a percentage split. I sure I'm not the only one to go watch the artist mentioned and give them more views. Jethro tull was the first. I spent an afternoon watching his music because of you. Good luck love your vibe. You deserve compensation.

[@KarlReimerGodt]

Heline must have ancestors from Danish Skåne. Back then. She reminds me of the guest mother I had, working on Sjælland in 1994 and 1995. Like classics playing Rock music. Very much. Maybe check #DOROFearOfTheDark live cover of Iron Maiden.

[@klada000]

I'm a sub for some random flute commentary

[@CLJ3274]

While waiting to hear about how much cash you got off that vid. started thinking is that curtain going to catch fire 🔥 🤣 that woulda generated some cash

[@HelineFay]

Haha. I'm such a klutz even my candles have to be fake 😅 so no real fire in this video, just LEDs

[@bobglasgow8110]

Enjoyed the JT reaction videos, but you are very talented and intelligent musician.

[@stagehandbueno1725]

Hello I love your music and I found your music off your reaction video’s. I am into all kinds of music from classic rock to jazz. Prog to pop. About the only kind of music that I just can’t get my head around is rap or hip hop. I’m sure it’s my age and that’s why. I don’t think it’s bad music it’s just not for me. I may order some music from you in a few weeks. After the holidays. Do you produce any of your music on vinyl?

[@JSTNtheWZRD]

Music is for all. As long as you are not recording it to a composition, or performing it for true monetary gain other than standard fee, I think the rules about music should be a bit more flexible. Especially for a Finnish girl playing her flute for us, or having a reaction to their music which is like promoting their songs anyway. When they stop talking about their music is when they should worry.

[@idlabi]

I actually found you through Jethro Tull… I can access Jethro Tull many different ways… I come back to this channel to see you now…

[@bobcruse624]

You tube I agreed and control personified

[@amusement420]

Every once in a while I'll see a transparency video like this from people with good content. Often times in response to a viral video that surprises them. You would think an insightful reaction critique video you would hope would fall under fair use but alas you do the music publisher a favor. But then again it got your channel exposure and the music publisher isn't getting rich even on a viral video imho yeah the only way to share monetization with the music publishers in the copyright database is to do cover songs if the database recognizes the melody. which I think you've done a little bit. It won't make a lot of AdSense. For people who don't know you have to make $100 on all videos across all your channels before google pays on the 21st of the following month. And get taxed. Monetization for everyone dropped like a rock when the pandemic started in March 2020. It's very slowly picking back up. You have to have 1k subs and 4k views in a certain amount of time which is a newer rule within the past few years. If you don't make a lot consider it 'Fun Money' is what my cousin calls it when he worked at a bar part time he used the money to go on golfing trips lol

[@1banos]

What, are you serious KZbin is worse then I thought it’s not fare. I enjoy all your content whatever it is because of your genuine friendly demeanor. Thank you..

[@janstan8407]

Actually, you answered a lot of questions I had about reaction videos. I have a friend with a VERY small channel with original music and she gets VERY depressed how little views she gets. As you said, the analytics can be quite addictive.

[@HelineFay]

Oh yeah, it can be really overwhelming trying to make it on KZbin or even getting discovered by new people! I'm actually planning to do some more videos about being a musician on KZbin, as this is such a huge space and requires a lot of research, following trends, keywords and so on. My channel was growing even before the reactions, although it was slower growth back then.

[@janstan8407]

@@HelineFay Great! Well, I subscribed so I'll get notified when they come out!

[@keithcarper8809]

I only know old math, but I figure my bronze membership is worth about 667 million reaction views. Also I will skip the ad's in the reactions if they aren't benefiting you. Do you!

[@louisfkoorts5590]

🤗👍🏻

[@christophermasters815]

You are a Doll. So. Charming.. I've got a crush,

[@springinfialta106]

Copyright holders (i.e. rent seekers) flouting the opportunities of flautists.

[@jaybax2083]

Now that you know what your viewers like, why don't you compose a flute solo in the style of Tull's and receive all the revenue?

[@Dee-ih2yf]

So how about those people who get up to 2 million views on aggregate instead of 1 or 2 reaction videos or is more money made on having large amount of subscribers even though half or more longer even watch a person's channel anymore?

[@pcraig1383]

It's what predatory capitalists do.

[@RonWylie-gk5lc]

That is disgraceful, You Tube are getting content free If that's what they are paying. They need cutting down to size like all the others

[@AS-cy1jt]

maybe google the owner of youtube should study "fair use" Fair use is a legal doctrine that promotes freedom of expression by permitting the unlicensed use of copyright-protected works in certain circumstances. Section 107 of the Copyright Act provides the statutory framework for determining whether something is a fair use and identifies certain types of uses-such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research-as examples of activities that may qualify as fair use. Section 107 calls for consideration of the following four factors in evaluating a question of fair use: you performed a criticism of a performance, entirely within the "fair use" description. but since google is afraid of lawsuits they take the cowardly path of denying anything that anyone files a claim against,

[@solsdadio]

And I watched the crappy ads so that you’d get revenue.......

[@fridaylong2812]

Crap like this is what makes me spend less and less time watching KZbin.

[@michaelsorrell9922]

AS LONG AS IM CONFIDENT YOUVE APPRECIATED OTHERS SUCH AS TULL, I DONT NEED REACTION VIDEO. ITS HARD TO FEEL APPRECIATED FOR YOUR TALENTS WHEN YOUR BEING ASKED TO COMMENT ON ANOTHERS TALENT.

[@jhnmrak4572]

And UTube made how much from it? Find another platform on which to publish.

[@HelineFay]

It's not youtube that benefits, it's the copyright holders of the music I react to (the artist/band)

[@seekingwisdom8]

Dear Heline, it is pitiful you are taken advantage of by mega business, KZbin. I first watched YT when it was the guy next door posting an amateur video about tuning his guitar, boring. No offense intended to guitarists. You are a true celebrity, not one manufactured from the Hollywood machine. You write amazingly beautiful music, have the most charming and humble personalities and you have natural beauty. I only include your physical attributes of beauty because the world is focused on it. You could look like me and still deserve praise for your music. Reaction videos have become tiresome as music is subjective. Many comments objected if you had any criticism about other musicians because people become so emotionally invested in their favorite musicians and bands. Who cares? Honestly, I rarely view your live broadcasts because I sleep late everyday. I’m glad you put reaction videos separate from your original content, including your dog! Curious as to what YT paid in royalties to the musicians they protect from you? I’m not against artists receiving what they are due, and I understand why YT has to pay the way they do, it just seems there should be somewhat like a “gentleman’s agreement” where the artist acknowledges you are not intentionally using their work for financial gain. I’m a member of SESAC and have unknown and obscure original music on YT that was performed by 2 different bands I played in. We didn’t earn anything from selling CDs (yeah, it’s been that long ago) so I’d be shocked to get anything from YT. I’m going to endeavor to wake up earlier on Saturdays to enjoy your live broadcast.

[@stereo123]

I love your channel, but i don't always stick for the long lives. If you release the highlights as single videos, though, I know I'll always end up watching those. Maybe there are other people like me out there...

[@harmonwalker3876]

miss start a following on Odysee

[@Pete35vail]

I’m so sorry about what they’re doing to you. I think it’s totally unfair and they should be taking into account that you were teaching people advanced techniques that they did not know as the average listener. I think the copyright rules are wrong especially when it comes to people revealing music. Needs to be an update in the laws especially in the USA. Again I’m so sorry and I think you’ve done great work.

[@61derf]

I don't believe in reaction-videos. I don't believe, that anyone wants to speak about something, he doesn't know. But I did like to hear what you had to say about the music of my favorite bands, like Jethro Tull and Focus. To earn 3 cents with 2.3million spectators is okay to me, because it looks like an easy job. I think, that's the reason, why you now put advertising before that place, in which you come to the point. You are a sympathetic person, but I don't believe you, when you say, you do it just for the music. Sorry.

[@neilxt]

The word you're looking for is disheartening. Sorry, I know how it feels.

[@alexcastro7339]

People want to get paid for just filming themselves watching a video that other people put a lot of money and time in.... You think thats fair? Even if a lot of people watch the reaction, what work for did you really do?

[@aliosmanturkylmaz1807]

You may go anywhere you like and don't come back please.

[@bobthebomb1596]

That is appalling. You are one of the few "reactors" who gives genuine technical feedback rather than fake emotional responses. I have seen instances where content creators have fallen foul of the YT algorithm even though they played on the song in question (Leland Sklar and Guy Pratt spring to mind)

[@seanmorgan2257]

I could not agree more Bob

[@MrFtoudalk]

I agree with this comment, your reactions are different because you actually comment on techniques in flute playing and such... beyond unfair by KZbin. I shall subscribe to your channel out of spite..

[@GeirArneMoi]

Really? Wow... that's like giving Richie Blackmore 2 days in jail for playing Child in Time in the background while he talked about the song. I'm appalled!

[@sarahfish132]

Love both your music and your reactions.

[@meenki347]

I'm not a huge Jethro fan. Honestly, they were just part of the background growing up. But I saw this thumbnail about a classically trained flutist doing a reaction video. And I've been hooked ever since.

[@michelelaraia7358]

🇮🇹=

[@number51oco]

Jethro Bodine? How can you NOT be a fan of that wonderful man?

[@number51oco]

@Gregarious Read better! I never said Tull was a man you knob! It's all about the Bodine!!!!!!

[@robertthurman9866]

That was an issue with Tull. Studio records were good. Live they were amazing.

[@orgsports]

Thank you, Heline, for what you've done up to this point. It's all been fun and enjoyable with ample music education stirred in. While I think the copyright holder must always receive a share, I think you should, too, for producing the show. You planned, wrote, performed, and edited the show, producing revenue that otherwise would not have been available to the copyright holder. While I do not think that KZbin should feel the obligation to be your legal representative, I think that in this type of case they cause damage to their content suppliers and copyright holders by not establishing standards for division of reaction show revenues that guarantee a fair income for good content. If the content is lousy then no money will be made, but when it as good as yours, you should be congratulated and compensated by the copyright holder as well as the KZbin platform.

[@stephenbruce8320]

I have to be honest it was a reaction video which brought me here. I hang around because I am a curious person so my curiosity keeps me here. I enjoy a wide range of music so what's not to like and then you bring your dog into some of your video's even better.

[@michaelfrost4584]

I agree with Barton Campbell, since watching you and listening to your music l really enjoy listening to you. Keep up your good work 😊

[@r36125yt]

I recently took up the violin at 59 and even though you play the flute (beautifully at that), I find your videos inspiring to continue even though it gets difficult. I enjoyed the reaction videos but that is not where I find most the value. It’s your talent that inspires me.

[@HelineFay]

Wow, thank you!

[@ksmontanaro]

Thank you for talking about the monetization. I often wonder about it, and it seems that monetization of youtube videos is only mentioned in the news when they want to impress an uninformed audience with an exciting story about how much money someone is making on youtube. And often the tone of the story is often condescending, like 'look at this crazy person just making videos and making all this money, what a crazy world we live in', without much coverage of what the youtuber is actually presenting. So it's generally assumed that people are making tons of money on youtube when the opposite is usually true! I appreciate the time you spend on your videos and music, and others like yourself, it is far more rewarding for the audience than the bulk of the nonfiction content on television, and immeasurably more humane.

[@BobJones-cr1pl]

Heline .....I think you might be underestimating the interest a lot of your subscribers might have about other things that you do. I commented on your Halloween Carnival video on your live stream, but that was out last year because of Covid. Or your trip to Germany. Interaction with other musicians at music sessions. You are an interesting person and other things that you do would be interesting to your subscribers as well. Just a thought.

[@fredcloud9668]

I'm here to listen to you play your music.

[@Retrospective.]

I need to speak up here, do i think it's sucky that you made nada on your video with so many views? yes, yes i do. But, the copyright is really down to the license holder, and some of the are free and easy with it. and some of them, like Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, and GnR, are not. I am a great believer in fair use, and i am the first to advocate it's use, but it's kinda hard to say it's fair use, when it's a clip several minutes long. I know it sucks, i would agree, but those are the rules. KZbin nowadays, is driven by money, and not ads, its patreon, merchandise, and other sundries from people who essentially think they are an influencer (a disgusting term) and now, you have to "pay" to get someone to react to something. So much for the musical journey we where gonna take together. (you made no such promise) KZbin is rotten to the core, it's what usually happens, when money gets onvolved.

[@FrankPSF]

I am really dismayed and sorry that this is happening to you. Especially because - obviously - your reaction videos are so entertaining. In addition they are compelling because you are genuine in your entire demeanor, not just your reactions. It's clear, to us at least, that it is not your intent to make money off of someone else's artistic labors ... rather, you celebrate, promote and extol their talents. For me one of the biggest hypocrisies for is the KZbin is making a great deal of revenue from your reaction videos. It's too bad there isn't a competing social media platform that you could go to and erase your videos from KZbin. I wish you the most success ... and yes, there are wishes for your financial success as well. Let us all know what we can do for you! Good Luck!!!!!

[@russb8151]

Check out Ozric Tentacles if you haven't already...They are a fine example of flute being used in a different way,& you probably won't get issues, because they are not main stream.

[@dusan1449]

Bravo Heline ! I am not a huge Jethro fan, Focus is one of my favourite, you could take a challenge and if you tried to play how you'd play some of their songs from Moving Waves, or from the other of their equally great projects ? You have a presence and somehow courageous (mysterious) personality and you'll always attract the viewers .... thanks

[@timpafundi6321]

Hi Heline! Guilty as charged…😔. I found this channel because I watch quite a few reaction videos and when I saw you reacting to Jethro Tull. I think maybe it’s time for me to react to your music videos as well! I am truly sorry if we made you and your music feel unimportant. You deserve better and I will be better for you.