Musician reacts to *Falling in Reverse - Last Resort (Reimagined)* | Full Analysis

[@mcflyjp]

There will always be people who come to reactions to see someone completely praise a song whether honest or not. While I may not have enjoyed this one as much as a lot of people, there was much more positive comments from me than negative. We can dislike something and still find the greatness in it. That may disappoint some of you and that's totally fair. Music is subjective and that's what makes it great. Loved the passion and composition in this one and Ronnie's voice is haunting. I made sure NOT to hate on the song but focus on the positives whilst still giving my honest opinion. Love the understanding from those of you and hope to see y'all in the next FIR reaction.

[@billytownsend561]

FIR, Zombified is a slight change from what you done so far on your reactions.

[@ronnieradkefaneurope]

Ronnie really made sure that we feel how deep the lyrics are. This version give me goosebumps all over.

[@mcflyjp]

His vocals and his emotions definitely give me goosebumps.

[@HalfBloodPrincess437]

I appreciate the honesty. You don’t have to like all of it but at least you recognize the genius that it is, and appreciate Ronnie’s prowess in what he does. I personally adore this version I don’t like when people just say “it sucks” with no reasoning behind it. But thank you for being honest

[@mcflyjp]

You ma’am get a pin for being based. But all I can do is he honest and you’re right. Not everyone will like everything all the time but it also doesn’t mean I have to ignore the good qualities either.

[@HalfBloodPrincess437]

@@mcflyjp there are so many songs in this man’s catalog, it would be the height of ignorance to believe that everyone will like every song. This one wasn’t playlist worthy for you and that’s FINE. There are so many other songs that hit just as hard if not harder. I recommend his entire catalog 😂

[@mcflyjp]

@@HalfBloodPrincess437 I still have popular monster and Watch the World burn on repeat on my daily playlist. This is the first song that I thought was Meh from them. They are awesome!

[@HalfBloodPrincess437]

@@mcflyjp newer stuff in the same vein as Popular Monster and WTWB are: Zombified Voices in my head He has a trilogy of songs: Losing my mind Losing my life Drugs (surprise feature in this one) Older music: Champion Rolling stone Raised by wolves (diss track to his first band Escape the Fast and also his first single released with FIR after being released) Last album: Coming home Carry on (B side not released cause he didn’t feel it was good enough, but his twitch followers DEMANDED he release it) I might be a little obsessed so if you have questions I’m happy to answer them 😂😂😂

[@mcflyjp]

@@HalfBloodPrincess437 I was told to do the trilogy next. That should be coming soon. If I have questions I’ll definitely ask. Thank you!

[@frankensteinfpv]

Wow! I love that you pointed out how the video is opposite of watch the world burn and once you let it out, things can be rebuilt internally. Very well said bro and thank you! 👏👌🤙🔥❤️

[@mcflyjp]

Its one of the things I thought was so cool about this. Even though I could be totally wrong, I still believe that's what this is about!

[@frankensteinfpv]

@@mcflyjp yeah I totally agree with it bro 👌👌

[@tiffanytibbetts3650]

I loved the OG version but I will say I never realized just how deep the lyrics are. That may just be because I was so young at the time but regardless this hit me so hard.

[@mcflyjp]

This made you listen to the lyrics and it definitely hits different. However, I knew just how deep the lyrics hit back then but mostly because it resonated with me with how I felt when it came out. I was lucky/unlucky I guess.

[@just.keep.breathing]

Dude. I really love your reaction!! You were openly honest with your opinions but still spoke of all your positives you liked about it! And i thought it was absolutely neat how you broke down the track and seperated it so we could hear the layers!! Amazing!! Im subbing for the depth you put into this! Thank you! And i think that the autotune definitely wasnt necessary, he does ballads live and can hit the notes, so i wish it was a little more his raw vocals in spots like you said.. But i do love this version for what it is, Last Resort Reimagined 😊

[@mcflyjp]

Oh definitely. I'm definitely biased with this original song as it helped me through dark times but there are a lot of cool things with this one!

[@mcflyjp]

And thank you for the kind words.

[@kimzwolinski9919]

I always enjoy the breakdown 😊 very interesting to me. I don’t have an emotional attachment to the original but I completely get where you are coming from. I personally relate more to the reimagined version but I like the original as well. The lyrics are fantastic and still relevant. 😊❤

[@mcflyjp]

Emotion can sometimes skew or bias an opinion. Much like Linkin Park did, the original got me through a LOT of rough times. So I'm maybe a bit biased? And the lyrics were well known by me back then. But this song does push them out to the forefront for sure.

[@kimzwolinski9919]

@@mcflyjp I’m a Metallica fan but they covered my favorite song and now most people don’t even realize it’s a cover…drives me crazy 🫤😁

[@mcflyjp]

@@kimzwolinski9919 that used to drive me crazy too but then I realized that some people just aren't music fanatics. I forget what song it was but a drake song featured Paul McCartney and I remember Twitter saying, "Another artist that Drake is going to make big"🤦🏽‍♂️

[@kimzwolinski9919]

@@mcflyjp 😂

[@Meow-Meow501]

The original was perfect for me at that time in my life. I loved the anger & defiance for then. This reimagining hits me deeper for where I am in my life now. It feels like the song grew up.

[@mcflyjp]

Totally understandable. There is a lot of emotion in this one as well that hits deeper for our adult selves.

[@phoxess]

Being 100% honest, don't be afraid of FiR fans (or fans in general) judgement. You expressed a lot of love for how this version is. Like I said in another comment, all of their Reimagined/Revamped version are very peculiar, and if they do not match your tastes, that's just perfectly fine. Everybody should just show respect for the passion you show while analyzing all of these tracks. Again, loved the technical aspect of your reactions and loved even more the emotional aspect of them. I had genuine goosebumps reading some of the stuff you wrote in your videos. I will stop rumbling about stuff, just want to say thank you for everything you're doing, sincerely

[@mcflyjp]

Too many people just get upset when you don't like something they think is awesome. But I tried to look at the positives because nothing is completely bad or completely good. Thanks for having an open mind about my opinion.

[@MaRoach7]

Papa Roach their version is angry and angst. FIR their version hits you in the feels. Also PROACH said that riff was written on a piano originally

[@mcflyjp]

Yeah a lot of rock songs are played on keys to hear the Melodie’s and stuff which is really cool. I think this one is it’s own song as it’s so different. Loved the amount of time and love put into this version.

[@jameslofton3342]

Broski don't read into the negative comments. Some people can't handle negative feedback to something they like and people don't know how to have a cordial argument anymore. If you disagree you're automatically dumb. Don't listen to the haters. We appreciate your honesty and breakdowns as always.

[@mcflyjp]

Appreciate you. The frustrating thing is that I am all in with Falling In Reverse and they sr emy new favorite band. But people don't see that of course.

[@terrymartin5839]

You even said before you hit play that you weren't a fan of the pop ballad type track and still gave compliment after compliment to the video and Ronnie's vocals. I'd rather you keep it a buck with us and have your honest opinion then you sugarcoat or hold back. Love your reactions and analysis man.

[@mcflyjp]

Yet some people think I just straight hated on the track. I tried to be real while still looking at the many cool things about this track and video. Thanks for the kind words.

[@alexiaspaedt-mcintosh5311]

I am with you as far as loving the original and it being a very significant song for my generation but I got to say this version was so different that I do really appreciate it. I dig Falling in Reverse and Ronnie does a great job on his vocals with this one for sure!

[@mcflyjp]

I think maybe I didn't express that while I liked the other version better that this one has a lot of great qualities. I just really dislike the overproduced pop ballads.

[@alexiaspaedt-mcintosh5311]

@mcflyjp I totally get that too.

[@mothermaclean]

In my own opinion this is better then the original, the original didnt betray the raw emotions of the lyrics and this one makes me feel these emotions i struggle with and it tells how i feel in words i could not say

[@mcflyjp]

The other one did that though. But some people deal with trauma in different ways. For me sadness didn't come until recently in my life. Anger is how I dealt with the pain being portrayed in the lyrics so I personally feel that one is more accurate. But that's what's great about music is everyone can interpret things differently and resonate with different things. This one vocal performance is unprecedented and the composition is impeccable.

[@mothermaclean]

@@mcflyjp I think your right in ways papa roach version was ideal for 13 years ago where I think the times people needed a more angry style this version fit for this time, where people are neededing a deep emotional song to connect to with this social epidemic of trauma

[@mcflyjp]

@@mothermaclean 23 years ago* (remastered one came out 13 I believe) but I 100% agree.

[@DivineDemon386]

I guess the way i interpretted his version of this was to bring more attention to the lyrics, im still a fan of papa roachs for daily use, but i can say listening to this one occasionally would be fine with me too. I think from your breakdown i appreciate your actual breakdown and explanation because it let me learn something and helped me understand why exactly you came to that view.

[@mcflyjp]

I appreciate that. A lot of people focused on me not liking it but I made sure to have a bunch of positive stuff to say because this rendition is amazing. Just not my cup of tea.

[@sebamylexa4962]

This young man comes very close to Chester Bennington. As with Chester, you can feel the pain in his scream. LP should get him and work with him. He sings like an angel and screams like the devil. Just great 🖤🎧 Just like him, you feel the pain because he transports it authentically. Just great, can't get enough. I think he would be a worthy successor to Chester and could revive LP. Nobody can replace Chester, but this young man is damn close. He gave me goosebumps like only Chester could. A Masterpiece ❤

[@mcflyjp]

I think they are very different. Chester has a unique way of singing were good clean vocals still had a hint of fry. And he has a great range. Ronnie can indeed sing soft and harsh vocals. And sing harsh vocals and make each one sound very different. But no one could sound like Chester. But I agree talent wise he's closest.

[@sebamylexa4962]

@@mcflyjp I didn't know him before, I became aware of him through TikTok. I then watched the entire video and had goosebumps for the first time. I love Chester not only from Linkin Park but also his songs from Gray Daze. No one has come close to him and there will never be a second. But when Ronnie screams like that at the end of the song, Chester was there for a split second and that was just great.

[@Perspectiveon]

I think you´re spot on. Grandiose overproductions don´t appeal to me but the vocals are indeed impressive.

[@mcflyjp]

I think I realized that THAT is what it is. I do not like over produced music. It loses its authenticity.

[@Perspectiveon]

@@mcflyjp Yep. It´s kind of been like that with mainstream releases for a couple of decades. It made me loose interest which is why I found tremendous joy discovering Ren 6 months ago. Raw and authentic music is what I grew up with 70s - 80s so thats what I find most appealing.

[@jessicaleupitz2955]

❤ I loved this personally. But respect your thoughts as well.

[@mcflyjp]

I am not taking away from it at all. It's just not something I would go looking out for. However I have heard it a few more times and it's starting to grow on me more and more.

[@johnnyhernandez3703]

This is not a cover.. this is a complete remake.

[@mcflyjp]

True. Everything except for the lyrics are different.

[@dianejones8225]

❤️‍🔥🤘🏻

[@billytownsend561]

There's a video of the singer of Papa Roach and Ronnie Radke watching this video. He sure liked it. But not for everyone I guess. But I appreciate your honesty.

[@mcflyjp]

There's so much artistry and talent that when into this on a lot of levels. Not taking away from that. Just the pop ballads are not my thing.

[@brendanbelli8769]

When you are talking about the harsh vocals? I thought he sounded more like Chester.

[@mcflyjp]

No one sounds like Chester. But he sounded good.

[@brendanbelli8769]

@@mcflyjp That was pretty close to Chester but like you said, everyone’s entitled to their own opinion

[@mcflyjp]

@@brendanbelli8769 idk. I feel like maybe I should listen to it again to listen for how much it sounds like Chester.

[@TXTrojan]

Well I'll be that person. Not a huge fan of this version. But perhaps the way the emotions connect to me are best expressed the way the original version was sung. Maybe I'm just an angry person sometimes. I just didn't connect with it this way

[@mcflyjp]

I'm with you 100%

[@birkiedoc]

You spent the majority of the video complimenting Ronnie/Falling in Reverse for the emotion, his singing ability and the cinematography only to make a comment like "their stuff doesn't always need to be thinking outside of the box (8:13), stating the more classical instruments being added to a rock song has "been done before, we've seen it before" but then state its ok to stick to their niche and what they've done before and that you didn't necessarily want to see that stuff here in this song.... Seems like you're just looking for reasons to not like this and you're all over the place....

[@mcflyjp]

I'll give you the all over the place. As my anxiety ridden over-analytical brain does that constantly. My point was FIR as of late rides on doing things in a different way and genre bending, which is what we've grown accustomed to from them. Mixing rock HipHop and metal into one song. But every band has done a rock or pop ballad in the history of the world and that THAT is nothing new. Then I went on to talk about the positives I see and what differentiates this song from the other pop ballads. Was actually looking for positive things to say even though it may not have been my favorite song. But people see negative comments and assume I just want to hate on it. No. I waned to talk about the great things about the song. While this was emotional it didn't have the same effect on me as the original. Maybe that's unfair considering this is kind of its own entity but it's sometimes hard to separate covers from their original for me.

[@jameslofton3342]

I feel like it's pretty easy to understand what he was saying. He personally wanted to see their outside the box songs like they've been doing recently. But noted that it's ok if they steer away from that from time to time as every band should do that. And he personally feels pop Ballads are overplayed especially these over produced pop melodies. While I'm also disappointed he didn't like it he still had a lot of positive stuff to say about it.

[@jadejameson5312]

Your narcissism got in the way of you simply observing and being moved at all.

[@mcflyjp]

No narcissism. The original has a place in my heart that can't be broken. I gave this one it's props and most of the review was positive, was it not?

[@mcflyjp]

Also I'm not one of those people that Is a yes man and pretends to like everything for the sake of clicks or views. I will NEVER be that person. What I will be is honest but also open minded. As I said in the review I prefer the original and Pop ballads at this point are extremely outplayed. But I see the artistry in the composition as the composition here is very good and Ronnie's voice is magical.

[@jameslofton3342]

Welcome to the community. If you took some time to listen or watch any other videos you'd see that McFly is anything BUT narcissistic. He has very emotional reactions to all sorts of songs. Some songs just don't resonate with everyone.

[@sannyjohnsen2540]

U dont think this is outside the box ???? What is outside the box for U ??????

[@mcflyjp]

Did you watch the rest of the video where I talk about the positives? The pop ballad is something we’ve seen Time and time again so in that regard it’s not really anything new. It’s also not a fully original piece. New for Falling in Reverse as of late? Sure. The composition in this though with the strings is a difficult task and he blew it out of the park!

[@sannyjohnsen2540]

@@mcflyjp to be honest ur reaction was 23 mins so no lol sorry ! Btw the composition should be credited to Sean Rooney , who did all FIRs reimagined songs !

[@mcflyjp]

@@sannyjohnsen2540 noted. Yeah. I have 3 mins of the negative at the beginning followed by like 10 minutes of positive.

[@sannyjohnsen2540]

@@mcflyjp yeah sorry as I said i didnt stay for the full 23 mins , my bad ! Im impatiient i know lol!

[@mcflyjp]

@@sannyjohnsen2540 we all have lives. No worries at all!