FIRST TIME HEARING | Ren X Chinchilla - How To Be Me (live)

[@chinchilla_music]

Aahh thank you so much for this reaction and the support - it’s so nice to hear 💓 made my day. Sending all the love!

[@andrewcarter7791]

Recently found your music through reactor’s, absolutely stunning!

[@metracy42]

Ren mixes all his music.

[@valhallapodcast3196]

You are unreal.

[@gurulimbo]

The voice of a troubled angel. Thank you for your emotional output. I feel these notes so fukin deep.

[@maddalenacherchi]

Meravigliosa creatura! Love from Italy Chin❤❤❤

[@jeffwilson3205]

It’s a song about all the self-examination people do after someone close to them commits suicide. He’s literally haunted by the loss of his best friend and wondering what you could have done different…wondering if he’ll ever escape feelings of grief and guilt.

[@gisobo]

For me, the song shows the perspective of the one who committed the suicide. But there is no 'right' or 'wrong' interpretation. It's up to you, which message you hear.

[@behinddreaming]

That's how I see it too. I've needed to listen to it a few times to understand this point of view. I've seen this playing out amongst young men who have lost way too many friends to suicide. There is nothing that can take away the pain for those left behind. Yet Ren has found a way to express this loss in a beautiful, yet haunting piece.

[@salishseamermaid]

@@behinddreaming I hear it as a fluid blend of both perspectives, as Ren has clearly been the one in bed contemplating such things, as well.

[@gr8tr8s33]

@@salishseamermaid You can only articulate it that well through living it.

[@slindles]

As the mother of a teenage daughter with BPD, this song breaks me. She’s on meds. She has a therapist and psychiatrist. It’s still a battle everyday to keep her alive. The only thing she’s been holding onto this last year is that her leaving would kill me. I hope that one day, she can walk out of this tomb. It’s so incredibly lonely in there.

[@hilarywilkes7853]

I feel for you as a Momma. My son has struggled with depression, attempts on his life, so many misdiagnoses and wrong medications. Just finally diagnosed with Paranoid schizophrenia, bipolar bpd, ptsd and anxiety and depression. It is heartbreaking and I relate to ren's music and so does my son. Hugs to you honey 😢❤

[@jackiehale3730]

Did anyone else raise their hands towards the heavens during the singing of hallelujah? haha, I don't know why? I just did..

[@titanrem2010]

How he has used this song to describe how he is feeling after the death/suicide of his friend is amazing ... And the two of them work beautifully together, as you said they are one in the same.

[@michaelmardling3152]

also the fact they performed this at the bridge and spot it happened must of been hard.

[@niklaswelzel]

Plus, the video is shot on a bridge...for a reason 😞

[@3X3NTR1K]

​@@michaelmardling3152 I struggled just to explain to someone else about this context for the song. I can't even imagine how much strength it took to create this.

[@debbieholoquist2059]

The two of them together is miraculous!

[@jonneateh5815]

Chalk outlines is also great they blend so well

[@benbattersby9239]

How either one of these 2 powerhouses don't overpower each other is incredible to see. They are both soooo in sync on every level including emotion and commitment.

[@kimzwolinski9919]

Ren has a song called Diazepam. Really great song and video. Chinchilla has a song called Finger’s that I found on her KZbin channel.

[@janettahiri1160]

Fingers is incredible. Live version.

[@jskyg68]

Chinchilla just agreed to an interview on Chris Liepe's channel, check out his reaction to "how to be me" and scroll down in the comments.

[@steveparker8065]

Most of Ren's songs are innovative and touch people on a very deep level, I've never known an artist so dynamic and inspiring while speaking of the struggles we all face. A true prodigy!

[@ScottyRosencrance-dq4pj]

It’s time for a descriptive word worth more than prodigy!

[@behinddreaming]

I never thought I'd encounter another piece of music or musician who can talk to the darkness one can find themselves, especially after someone you love is lost through suicide. Guy Sebastian has written a couple of songs that speaks about his own loss and another to help someone through. Now there is Ren who has achieved this as well. He is extraordinary, so many layers that he has found a way to confront in what almost seems fearless.

[@ep8009]

Nf mansions is pretty good at it as well at least to me

[@stevecody9878]

Nice reaction to this GENIUS of an authentic & true artist. A lot of Reacters are gaining lots of mileage out of Ren's content & it would be fantastic for him if you all start VERBALLY encouraging your followers to subscribe to his channel 🤔 It's disappointing to see Hi Ren, alone, has been viewed approximately 8m times but he hasn't even reached 1m subscribers yet. Come on! Let's help him! Cheers 👍🍻

[@simonjoseph7299]

Bro its time to get to the goods. "Genesis" "Loosing It" "Life is Funny" pick one any one.... Your in for a trip. Straight b-Boy

[@Hexenkind1]

I am so grateful that ren as an artists exists. He and all of his collabs are just fantastic.

[@Asperibra]

Man the intensity of this song gives me goosebumps. Chinchillas vocals are offfff the charts

[@marleeni1970]

Love your honesty and your reactions ❤. The song Power actually touches on how he uses music as his coping skill. I'm sure these have probably already been suggested but look up his collaborations with Sam Tompkins doing Nina Simone, and mashup of shot the sheriff/zion/hip hop with his band Big Push. Literally anything by Ren is fantastic and so happy for him that he's now blowing up the internet after 10+ years of putting his music out there. You have a wonderful day strand hope you are feeling better soon, so digging the hat 😁

[@Lou-xq9br]

There voices together is just mesmerising & beautiful ❤ heartbreaking song tho 💔 Ren is outstanding & definitely deserves every success

[@heavenwithin81]

Chinchilla has beautiful control of her voice.

[@belindamelville2270]

Beautiful but tragic..❤❤💔💔💔💔

[@sch7194]

Beautiful & dark 🔥🙏🔥

[@woodywoodman2319]

FYI... Chinchilla replied below! Show her the Love she deserves!!!

[@metracy42]

Ren mixes, writes, etc. everything himself & has suffered from psychosis among many other illnesses before properly diagnosed. This is mainly about his best friend killed himself jumping off a bridge & they never found his body 😢This young man has been through hell 😢

[@Bearlissimo]

Ren Ready for You, Heretic, Penitence any one of those, or the video with Bear McCreary which is called Patience (it's Ren singing & playing guitar).

[@Asperibra]

Chinchilla - “Elements” is fiiire and totally deserves checking out

[@mranster]

We can always count on you to get it, Mrlboyd. One of the things I find most compelling about Ren as an artist is his ability to find the universal in the personal. So he's singing about this specific tragedy in his life, but it touches so many of us, and says something about our own tragedies. For me, as someone with a life-altering chronic illness, I can relate to everything here in my personal experience. One does forget "how to be me," when illness takes away everything you once thought was you. I feel like we can all come together and be soothed by this voice of someone who can take that tragedy, and make something so beautiful.

[@stranger2Utube]

The range of emotions you were going through was amazing, especially that you rarely show emotions in a very visible way. While you were saddened and troubled you at the same time couldn't stop smiling from being overjoyed by how good this is. One of the best reactions of yours that I've seen (and I've seen many and they are all good).

[@philk9227]

Great reaction

[@salishseamermaid]

Ren and Sam Tompkins together is another pairing to check out. Their busking video medley of Earned It/Man's World/Falling is really good, as is Blind Eyed (the M.C. Sessions version is beautifully mixed and has excellent sound quality).

[@JohnHtown420]

I second that

[@elenaorujev3494]

I always enjoy your reactions - what a hauntingly beautiful song. Ren impresses me every single time - he is so open and so raw - he gives himself to his music and to all of us!

[@dianeemanuel8541]

I’ll do happy you listened to this haunting song. You might want to check out Ren’s band Big Push busking. Wade in the Water/Nina Simone/ Trouble so Hard. You might enjoy is Retake of the Verve’s Bittersweet Symphony.

[@NOLAgenX]

I know how he feels. One of my closest friend od’d on oxy purposefully 4 years ago on NYE. To this day I sob when I think of him. I constantly ask him why, but he never answers. Thanks for your reaction.

[@noram2977]

Im so sorry for your loss. Suicide leaves a wound that never heals.

[@NOLAgenX]

@@noram2977 You are very kind. Thank you!

[@simplysimon9868]

They're singing on a bridge where Rens friend, Joe Hughes, took his own life. Chinchilla and Rens voices are so harmonic together. Ren's album Freckled Angels was dedicated to Joe. Chinchilla recently opened for Sting on tour. Check out some of her music when you can man 🙏

[@StephiesCorner]

Not the same bridge. That was a rumor that was debunked.

[@brade5874]

I like your new hairstyle. Reminds me of the kid from mad max. Thanks for your awesome reactions sir .

[@dianesorensen2549]

I love that round robin towards the end. And the line about "your savior died too soon" is just inspired-and true. This is so great❤

[@personhere2346]

I stumbled upon REN literally yesterday, and have not stopped exploring his videos since! This is a once in a generation talent- the raw emotion he puts into his art is beyond amazing! Sick bou next plz :)

[@lisamayreed6399]

I really appreciated your reaction...someone who experienced most of what ren has in his life and how I as a person living with bipolar can relate to him. His artwork, your willingness to speak his truth. It means the world to so many. I generally keep quiet using emojis to show how I feel about music but this touches my soul. God bless ren and anyone dealing with chronic issues and may healing come.

[@tomlester8681]

Have ever experienced something like this? Like, finding someone that is creatively so special. I feel like I did when discovered Prince's deep catalog or Peter Gabriel. , but I feel like this is going to go even further than those greats. I feel like we are whitnessing the birth of a mega star. I could see ren (and sam) going on to make epic records, movies, videos, etc. I'm not sure there is anything Ren can't do.

[@michelle3830]

Thanks for looking at this song. Love love it

[@sherribrock2726]

This was written about a friend of REN’s who ended his life.

[@michaelaghmalone-hansen5656]

They are filming on a bridge, his friend, who he referred to at the end, threw himself off the Menai Bridge in the middle of the night.

[@joseypinion6426]

If you want some fun out of Ren watch Losing It. It's so good. Love your reactions. Still loving that smile when you hear something you like. ❤

[@D.Netten]

you must do. Ren - life is funny 🔥🔥🔥🔥for real 💯 👊🏼 and love the reaction Thx ✌🏼

[@christineraffa-diggon]

The trust they have with each other, Next Level. I trust them also. ❤❤❤

[@gcarap]

This song is about Ren's friend Joe Hughes, who committed suicide at age 19 by jumping off of the very same bridge that Ren and Chinchilla are singing on here.

[@StephiesCorner]

Not the same bridge. That was a debunked rumor.

[@GenericThomas]

Ren is hands down my favorite artist overall that I've been introduced to since LP got me through my teens

[@vickihammond5576]

❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥Ren and Chinchilla busking cover Marvin Gaye sexual healing and drake/Beyoncé one dance/drunk in love also Ren and his former band the big push busking I shot the sheriff/road to Zion/hip hop you will encounter another aspect of Ren as a singer performer and guitarist. He really is quite something special!!! ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@Vmcf1968]

god i love this so much. chinchilla you are such a power house. you bring out deaths from ren voice we dont get to see sometimes.

[@KIBICKE94]

Brilliant reaction! Thks

[@davideastham]

This song is another heart wrenching tribute to his friend.

[@belindamelville2270]

Would like you to react to my favorite Ren track...Heretic, please😊

[@tomfoolery9749]

Please take a look at Chinchilla - Fingers live HungerTV

[@NilZed1]

Ren is a true poet. His illness and situations like his friend’s suicide give him a point of view that is older than his years. There’s a lot of party happy youthful look to the future he missed out on in his twenties but on the other hand he’s already done ‘middle age’.

[@supertuscans9512]

I’m not sure I entirely agree with that. I actually think that because of more than a lost decade of his youth he hankers after those lost years. REN’s lyrics often represent the mind of a 21 year old Uni student as opposed to a 33 year old man. Don’t get me wrong, I still think he is talented to an absurd degree, because he is so multifaceted in what he can do and how well he he can do it all. REN’s don’t come around very often.

[@NilZed1]

@@supertuscans9512 it's kind of both, really. He knows pain and loss in a way 21 year olds don't.

[@deejayturtle]

WOW, I know Ren's in the UK but it sounds like he's been to a Baptist church or two on Sunday. Having said that I am not sure if that's a wig or a hat @MRLBOYD MUSIC so pick the one that applies. "That Keeps from H Mack is really working out for ya huh?" or "Damn what you doing with Bert Kreischer's hat?" (Sorry I couldn't resist.)

[@itsakittyting]

This live version is 100 times better than the studio version, I love it!

[@janettahiri1160]

I wonder about this. Its the same with Chinchilla. Its like the studio versions are very downplayed. Methinks they need a different kind of studio.

[@iamlpinthe312]

They have that Blood Harmony. At times their expressions mirror one another, the eye contact implies so much trust between them- they are on the ride together. This is a very difficult song for Ren to perform. He’s done it on IG and completely broke down and couldn’t finish the last “solo” verse. He came back and did it. Then he wrote that he contemplated not posting him completely “ an emotional mess” but said F- it! Suicide among males are 4X that of females because we are conditioned not to feel and express our emotions.

[@drc500free]

Would love to see you react to some of his rap - The Hunger, Power, Genesis, etc. The Hunger is probably his best technical piece in terms of really dense bars.

[@rkoutz]

This song is about his friend that suddenly took his own life.

[@CharlotteLopp]

This is the most beautiful song ive ever heard in my life

[@DavidSmith-cc5hk]

Chinchilla - Fingers (live) Ren - Throw a dart. Every. Single. Song. Is. Amazing.

[@titob243]

Check out chalk outlines both of them singing again

[@shazza175]

More Ren reactions please!

[@silentwhisp4r670]

Awesome Reaction! Ren doesn't miss!

[@gminusmark]

I Love your Ren Reactions, I've been following you for a few years, It struck me when you reacted to "Hi Ren" There's a line that says "Played On Guitar, Plan B Did it" You may be the only reactor who has done a bunch of Plan B reactions (Ill Manors was one) a couple of years ago & have also done Ren, I wonder if you made the connection when he said that?

[@daddoudan]

Total BRILLIANT!!!

[@wademedlin6831]

Love your hat.

[@pauldurrant8907]

Check out chalk outlines live version or one dance/ drunk in love from ren and chinchilla both are good too

[@sukimarmelaide4030]

I so thoroughly adore you, Sir. I literally couldn't be happier to see that •you• specifically, are reacting to this young man with many of his phenomenal collaborators. This song was written about/to/for his dear friend who took his life. Because life is like that, it so happened that Ren was the friend in his circle whose location was physically closest, at that moment, to the bridge where his friend presently was at when Ren got the call. Because life is like that, Ren arrived two minutes too late. This friend was apparently the one who had the funniest stories, who always made them all laugh, who was a brilliant light. Because life is like that, he had confided just a week before to Ren that he was troubled. I don't know when in Ren's timeline, from that event, that his physical illness began, but I imagine that specific night must have tremendously impacted the state of his mental health. You are doing such a respectful and impressive job reacting to this material. Thank you for being you.

[@ScottyRosencrance-dq4pj]

Wow….NO ONE puts together that REN is human and THIS Likely played a major part in where he was sent within his body. WOW, great job. Thank you

[@kevinlawes591]

One take! Boom!!!! 😍

[@BrianLee-cq2hc]

The first two verses are not written from Ren's perspective, they are written from the perspective of his best friend, Joe, who took his life one evening by jumping from a bridge. The last segment of the song is written from Ren's perspective.

[@dennisvernonhaydock]

This is my favorite song by Ren. I can't believe I've never checked out Chinchilla until seeing her collabs with Ren. I knew she was an up-and-coming UK singer, and she'd toured with Sting, but I didn't know how remarkable she was. I think this live performance and the lyrics of her song "Fingers" are stunning. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXyYZ4atgqutmsU

[@xdaniedx]

This is dedicated to one of his best friends that committed suicide by jumped off the bridge that they filmed this video on. Unfortunately they never found his body 😢

[@charleenk71]

Loved your breakdown!

[@NothingOnEvents]

Just caught this and comment 100, woohoo lol Anyway, for Chinchilla please check out the live version of Fingers

[@UKmarlee]

Yes! You'll love this one!😂 fact!😊

[@ScottyRosencrance-dq4pj]

Your words from 7:45 until the end, was brilliant I can’t thank you enough!

[@janettahiri1160]

I have seen no reactions to Chinchillas 'Fingers' the live version only. Totally brilliant song in my opinion.

[@johnnyeproductions]

This song was written for a dear friend of Ren's who tragically took his own life... off a bridge, and his body was never found. They recorded this on a bridge, not THEE bridge... but yeah. It's about the pain he's felt since

[@Tessimistic420]

🔥🔥❤️🔥🔥 #Ren #Chinchilla

[@Jason_xofilos]

Brilliant? Would expect anything else from Ren x Chinchilla? Great reaction.

[@IratePuffin]

Have you checked out The Hunger or Chalk Outlines yet? One is rap the other is with Chinchilla. Both very different but well worth the listen!

[@DaisyTheBlue]

This gives me Civil Wars vibes. I love them.

[@asl7235]

I talk to the dead most nights, passed friends and family members. Talk to as in its not a 2 way conversation, its normal.

[@gwynethzen77]

❤❤❤

[@mjw2k12]

more ren please!!

[@Diamonddog59]

Try Ren Bittersweet Symphony Retake, it shows his joyful side

[@alexlowe8829]

THX Champ!

[@def_not_dan]

Very nice hat, sir.

[@Simon...........]

Yo and no-ones talking bout Mr B's Hat?! I specifically like that kind of hat. Certified geezer

[@Taratara-uc8pn]

Great reaction - Love this collaboration - Ren is awesome and Chinchilla is right there with him in this song....she writes all her own stuff - Fingers (The live version) has spectacular vocals and is totally unique kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXyYZ4atgqutmsU

[@UKmarlee]

U clappin for ren! Is like a knight hood the king!😂

[@Nonya12608]

This song is so moving and they sounds great together. But, she always points at his face so close with her nails, I'm always afraid she is going to stab him.

[@kungfo3054]

Not sure if you’ve done a reaction to chalk outlines live version by ren x chinchilla, am quite curious to hear your thoughts, the song gives me chills every time just like hi ren

[@jacobblalock9647]

React to Jack Vidgen-Hello from the voice his voice is insane

[@lunardruidcyprian6572]

Chalk Outlines

[@DavidSmith-cc5hk]

❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@nthsum5509]

Hey man. I was looking around on Ren's page and he's subscribed to your old channel, but not this one. You might want to put announcements on the old page linking to this one to make sure that he sees it.

[@DavidFarthing]

its abt a mate of Rens that took his life im lead to belive

[@statsnerd2080]

Please check out Power next. I think you’d really appreciate the message.

[@jonjoreynoldsgranner7307]

Now you have to do crutch by ren and Bibi. Also drink in love by ren and chinchilla

[@DVDFHardTarget]

What a performance and so sad. That hat just killed me Sir! :)

[@DVDFHardTarget]

Forgot to add........"subscribed"! :)

[@servicedogkyzanna1761]

You will probably be able to appreciate it a million times better without all of the material between you and the headphones. Chinchilla is phenomenal. I always have to turn this way down because she is so loud, but she is just so good. Nice reaction.