TheBlackSpeed Reacts to Chalk Outlines by Ren X Chinchilla! THIS is the one I've been waiting on!

[@vegasviking86]

"I'm scared of being ok because all things change" gets me every time

[@christelsegbars1630]

agree! Warm hug from a stranger from the Netherlands ❤

[@annalarsson5662]

yeah, that's like... the truest thing I've ever heard in a song.

[@JonnyDisorder]

I cry every dang time.

[@stacie9229]

I'm right there and that line slays me

[@kayarnold3151]

"In the gallows I balance on my toes so I can breathe" hits so hard. It's that all consuming feeling of depression being the noose around my neck.

[@ultraredd]

This is one of my favorite Ren songs too. I think your analysis was spot on. Chinchilla is a powerhouse in her own right. She duets with Ren on How to be Me (live) and once again, they sing beautifully together. She's also independent so please consider checking out some of her solo work.

[@TheAxeification]

^^^This. All of it.

[@ClearTheRubble7]

How To Be Me is great, too! One of the best emotional intertwining of voices I've ever heard.

[@kali9850]

I agree with the comment(s) recommending How to Be Me!

[@Shiroar]

This song always reminds that one of the (many) things that makes Ren so great is his ability to know exactly when to be complex, keep it simple, or even use silence to get his message across. He isn’t flexing his guitar skills in this, just playing exactly what is needed with that beautiful guitar tone. And my favourite line in this is so simple, totally devoid of all the clever metaphors that he is so good at using, but it hits soooo hard: “I’m scared of being okay cause all things change”. I think anyone who has been through any struggles can relate to that feeling of not trusting that anything good will last. You can’t just enjoy it because you’re busy worrying about how long it will last and the feeling that will come when it’s gone. And then good days just make the darkness feel so much worse because you remember the light that’s gone… Ren is so special. He keeps being so relatable that it reminds us that we’re not alone. Anyway I think most people usually recommend checking out the other collaboration with Chinchilla next, but I suggest going for Crutch feat. Bibi. It is an older song from before he finally got diagnosed correctly and was written after a breakdown following multiple emergency trips to the hospital. It is heart wrenching but so so beautiful. One of my absolute favourite Ren songs. BTW don’t worry, you will become a fan fan too if you continue down the Ren rabbit hole cause the man never disappoints 😅 Come join us 🐰🕳️ #NotACult 😂

[@hazmania]

For me the Chalk Outline is the “bubble” you’re in, the cottonwool cloud you’re in (& that your brain is wrapped in) when you’re on antidepressants. Everything is distant, you’re sort of protected from the pain...except you’re not. But the fear of the pain rushing back keeps you taking it, “just in case”. It’s a potentially eternal vicious circle. I was on Prozac for 13 years, until one day I wonder who the f*ck I was? And what did I really think, or feel, about anything? I didn’t know. So I weaned myself off them, took a month or three, and it was scary, but that was 20 years ago, a couple of minor brushes with depression since, but no black, black tunnels, and no cloudy, cottonwool filled chalk outlines, and for that I’m grateful. I f*cking love this song, and REN & Chinchilla are outstanding musicians! Thank you again, love from Annie, in Cornwall, UK🙂🌸

[@vegasviking86]

Didn't want to cry today dammit!

[@rivernuri]

One of my favorites ❤️ I saw an interview where Chinchilla said her nails are a part of her performing persona and help her to be more aware of her body and hands and how she uses them while performing

[@deborahmclaughlin776]

"How to be me" is great also by the two of them! Hope you have that on your list! Volume is perfect!

[@LadyGX]

Chinchilla is also independent and produces her own music. She's definitely worth checking out. Here are a few suggestions: Little Girl Gone (both produced and live versions are great), Fingers (live version), and Elements. She's also got a new one coming soon, so everyone should subscribe to her channel. She deserves a larger following.

[@vegasviking86]

Genesis, Illest of Our Time, Murderer, The Hunger, Life is Funny, Oceans, Hold On, Animal Flow, Diazepam, The Money Game series, The Love Music series ALL 🔥🔥🔥🔥 And yes audio was 👌

[@eveline5858]

same list👍 lol 😉

[@MissyGail4eva]

Not to be too much on a morose tangent, but while he's here and all.. let's do 'Patience', but the Ayesha Jones upload... kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGmXppqkiMSlq7Msi=VQTY7Y5fyHbRjMWA

[@Silkytoaster]

@@eveline5858ditto

[@mldkenny]

One of my all time favourite performances. If you want a calmer track the band Ren was in doing " Bongo Bong " is truly a must. Great reaction to this one.

[@hollyryalsgrubb1273]

Here's a warning.... their live How To Be Me is even more impactful (in my opinion) and you will be undone by her solo song Fingers (live.) Enjoying the musical journey with you...

[@jasonremy1627]

Chinchilla has solo songs that are well worth your time. "Fingers", live on Hunger TV will blow you away.

[@l337dta]

Gotta check out The Big Push too, they do a great cover of some Marley with Ren as lead singer, his vocal style changes at the drop of a hat.

[@7cats2]

Yeeeessss ... you will NOT be sorry ... they are/were/will be again a great band! 😊 So many awesome performances to check out.

[@raymondduncil5786]

I can't wait for Hunger to blow your mind🎉🎉🎉

[@ChrisJones-we4in]

You'll find all the Ren friends he collaborates with are super talented - I'd definitely urge you to go down the Chinchilla branch of the rabbit hole as she has some brilliant solo stuff. She has also done a couple of busking duets with Ren which I'd highly recommend you looking at. They call each other musical siblings and for good reason - the chemistry between them is ridiculous and it feels like they know hat each other is thinking.

[@juliestaunton3080]

💯

[@dawnpatterson8708]

Can't wait to see this. I knew you would really like it. Ren calls Chinchilla his musical sibling. Their voices are the perfect compliment to each other. The really special thing about this one, is their connection. They are BOTH in that very moment together. As if the rest of the world had vanished. Btw, your sound is great. Really enjoyed this. Looking forward to the next one.

[@marcdoorish]

Great analysis 👍 now its only right that you go straight to "How to be me - live!" with Chinchilla. It's phenomenal 🔥🔥🔥

[@jwhiteuk]

Chinchilla is an incredible talent in her own right. She is another unique unsigned British artist who is building a huge following. A great place to start is the Live version of 'Fingers'. It has to be the live version! I promise you won't be disappointed.

[@TheStoryOfRei]

Oh you’re gonna love Chinchilla’s solo live videos. Fingers. Little Girl Gone (requiem). :)

[@davidp6635]

I can't wait for you to react to "How to Be Me" with Ren and Chinchilla. For me, that's their absolute best (and then go listen to Chinchilla's solo "Fingers" for real chills).

[@muninraven3327]

One of the most captivating and relatable two opening lines of any song I have ever heard. Goosebumps indeed. Loved your thoughts on this. Oh, and as a aside your voice is audio book gold. :)

[@Silkytoaster]

I know right ?- his voice is luscious . I love how you put it ‘ audio book gold’!❤

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Lmao luscious and audio book gold. I love this. I need to do more things like that I see...

[@charleenk71]

How to be Me w/Chinchilla live is one of my favorites!!❤

[@abarber3700]

Thank you!❤ Glad it passed ,and love the" goosebump cam" too.😊 Every damned time for me!😅 ✌️Have a blessed day!

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Haha it's a funny little thing I did one day that people liked and I kept it going. I'm glad yall like little stuff like that haha.

[@heatherhodges5219]

Please give chinchilla - little girl gone when you get a chance. She is definitely a strong singer as well! Your volume is perfect and keep up the great work. I love this song it's on my playlist and I listen to it several times a week.

[@salishseamermaid]

Such a fantastic song.

[@theamazingtif]

I’m glad you found Chinchilla. She’s an absolute beast! Have fun diving into that rabbit hole. She says the eye contact wasn’t planned. She felt it in the moment and they ran with it. She’s the perfect little sister to Ren.

[@papacarl2002]

Thumbs up and quick comment before it’s 30 seconds in to mess with algorithms- this haunts me EVERY time I experience it. Nice to revisit with you my man. 🤘🏼🎧🤟🏼

[@kt_kroovy1031]

This song both breaks and heals my heart 💔🦇❤️

[@Codex7777]

Another masterpiece composition from Ren! :) Btw, Ren's 'best song' tends to be the one you listened to last. :) All his tracks are good. Most of them are great and a couple of dozen are bona fide masterpieces! There's so much goodness, that it's really impossible to say which is his best. Most people's idea, of what his best song is, will change from day to day, week to week and with changes in mood. :)

[@billinudgelexhaust138]

Spot on on the feels like rather than death, so many problems from medications and the medical industries over use/prescription. For some fun try Ren and Sam Tompkins "Blind Eyed" featuring the Angry car park attendant. Ren and his crew just cant be stopped, another epic but unscripted live one take.

[@BirgittHGer]

Sound was good😂👍 Mayby you need a fun one from Ren? Try this, if you want to do: Losing it (Fisher Retake)! A bit fresh Ren-Air 😎🙋‍♀️🫶 Greetings from Germany

[@optimistinmyprime]

I second this! Losing It Fisher Retake - will make make you laugh.

[@Silkytoaster]

One of my favs as well

[@iamsquatty]

Such a beautiful song 💜💜

[@sammyd8860]

Hi Ren is a stand alone performance piece - it deserves its pedestal. Put it to one side and enjoy the rest

[@rebeccaburnell9319]

Yes, and since it's so much more than a song/music video (I'm just... NOT gonna listen to a song where someone does a few seconds of inhaled-breath/sucking sound even though 100% it's a brilliant device to depict what happened/what he was going through when he was fighting the dark within to defeat it)... ... anyway, sure, it's a *song* but more than that, it's a performance piece/performance art that *employs* music. I 100% put Hi Ren to the side as an absolute masterpiece of performance of the human experience, worth *re-watching* over & over & over, but I don't ever count it against full-on *music* masterpieces like Chalk Outlines that I'm gonna *listen* to even without a video (maybe even on a playlist that isn't all Ren), over & over & over. So: exactly like you said.

[@heartwork8318]

They harmonize so well together and their connection is so authentic! Loved the reaction! So glad you liked it!✌🏻🫶🏻

[@charleenk71]

I fricking love how you make the video full screen!! Reactors pay attention!!❤❤❤

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Haha trying to stand out! Thank you. :)

[@Ph4n_t0m]

The volume was per-fect! I enjoyed every minute watching you experience that gem of a song. There are so many

[@jwarrior852]

I'm not on meds but, somehow totally relate to this song

[@Jillightful1]

You will love "How to be me". Ren and Chinchilla chills for sure on that one.

[@amandasutton4056]

My favourite (other than Genesis). Still makes me cry every time - such real emotion. And the harmonies! 😮 volume is perfect!

[@lafatte24]

This song and Crutch for me. Crutch just reminds me so much of my friend lmao.

[@GM-in2io]

Everything he does is so amazing , it’s all so different that it’s hard to compare . Every Ren song is my favorite Ren song. “How to be Me” next! Live version.

[@jamesfinn5200]

Hello again you. Had to smile when I watched you react to Chalk Outlines and how you say that it has become your new favourite. (favourite) see what I did there!?, British spelling😂. Anyways, it reminded me of when I started on my own Ren journey and when I first listened to the song and I remember thinking, man, this is fantastic, I love this. This has got to be the best song he's written. Then my journey continued and I heard, 'How To Be Me' and that one put Chalk in the shade. So man, ima go sit here and watch you make take the same journey and when you finally get to the aforementioned song, I will smile again as your jaw drops and you replace favorite after favourite. That my friend, is what's called, "The Ren effect ". Keep creating, keep positive but most of all, keep smiling 😊

[@Swisswavey]

Great reaction to a great song. Volume was spot on. Thank you.

[@sumofallthings8403]

I appreciate the attention to detail in the beginning with the chair. 'Cherophobia' is the fear of being ok, one of the lines from the song.

[@juliem660]

I highly recommend their collaboration..."How To Be Me"... and also Chinchilla's Fingers Live.

[@eveline5858]

good night for me 🤣😂😉😁 Great reaction Brad, this song gives me chills every time🔥

[@atwellorama]

Love to see you get into some of Ren's hip-hop. The Sick Boi album drops next week, and not a song off the album yet has been bad.

[@NixyRose72]

How to be me live with Chinchilla is heartbreakingly beautiful. I'm on sertraline (zoloft) for the second time. I've been on almost every antidepressant, ssri,snri, even old school tricyclic antidepressants. The ones that work properly (and it's a freaking kaleidoscope Rollercoaster to fund the right med and dose and/or combo) it's only good for a time before your brain adjusts for it and you start to build that wall. You don't even notice until, one day something happens that you KNOW should have elicited a certain reaction... but you can't feel the connection to your own emotions anymore. I had already seen some of the antidepressant roulette and i wasn't eager to play again, so i tried to hide it. Till i realized that my son (who was around 4 at the time) was more important than my obstinate pride. But that "chalk outline" is awful. You don't feel human, but you keep taking the meds because you know that if you stop... everything gets harder and hurts more and your brain overloads. Plus... this is the devil you know. Being "ok" is a scary, terrifying unknown. And what if you do climb up to the top of that hole and you can look out at ok and you start to feel it... then you slip. The higher or more ok you get, the more it hurts when you fuck it all up again. That's the mindset i feel when i hear that line. It's a punch in the gut because it's an avoidance tactic that i battle with everyday. Not the meds, i really do need them, but doing everything exactly as i always do even when it's unhealthy. Because I'm scared to be ok. Like Ren said, all things change. Except maybe me lol. But even I'm getting a bit higher up that hole. It's absolutely terrifying. 💜

[@Slymanno]

Thought you'd like this one! So beautifully sung. You dissected it very well.

[@ffximasterroshi]

Volume was good. You still have A LOT of Ren to react to, and now some Chinchilla songs that are a must as well. Literally just sniffing around the Ren rabbit hole so far! Chinchilla solo: "Fingers" and "Little Girl Gone" both empowering and incredible songs. Ren and Chinchilla: "How to be me" Ren solo: "Patience", "Bitter Sweet Symphony", "Genesis", "Love Music" parts 1-4, "Lost All Faith", and then one the new part of "Money Game" drops there's going to be 3 parts there. Then there's his busking band, "The Big Push," to check out.

[@MySnottyattaC]

Great reaction, thanks! Buenas noches todos: saludos desde Valencia Spain. ☮

[@yilomina2047]

The volume was perfect! Ren and Chinchilla are amazing in everything they've done together - How to Be Me is one of my favorites. I also love Chinchilla's solo stuff. If you want to hear some of that, I would recommend Fingers live. For a change of pace, you might want to watch Ren and Sam Thompkins do Blind Eyed. There are multiple versions, but I would personally recommend starting with the MC Sessions version, and then be sure to watch the version featuring the Angry Car Park Attendant!

[@waxingmiracle]

Such a great live performance, it is spectacular!

[@Cynthiabecker24]

This is a beautiful arrangement. Thanks for sharing your heart n soul with us.❤❤❤

[@francesdoll4039]

Volume was geat. Loved that smile at the end. One of my top 5 as well. Murderer acoustic is another one of mine, and also Hold On. Now you know i have good taste .....❤

[@AnaSmyth]

This is your best reaction! Great song you are going to love these two artists!

[@louiedemarre3927]

Please check out some Chinchilla!! Fingers & Little Girl Gone are bangers!!

[@charleenk71]

Sound was great!!!

[@sarahsmith8780]

🥰❤️‍🔥 Chinchilla's catalog is amazing too. Check out Little Girl Gone, Fingers, Fingers (Live), Elements, Lockdown Getdown, Terms & Conditions, etc. Ren said that musically she is the female version of him in a sense (of course he was more poetic about it). Great job!! ❤😊

[@Stiffspeed]

All his colabs are FIRE. 'How to be me' with Chinchilla is just as good as this if not better and you'll love Humble and Ocean with Eden Nash.

[@7cats2]

I love this one too...they are awesome together. And your sound was just perfect 😂

[@MissyGail4eva]

YaY! let's go oOoOO btw Speed, why don't you have a 'Join' button? Patreon's in the shitter and I'd join if ya had the option.. just letting ya know Also, it's cool to see an articulate person who's also a fellow Zoloft baby, though my 'chalk outlines' phase mainly came from a horrendous stint with Welly, and later, Depakote ... and since I'm already here, may I suggest 'Patience'.. there's a heartbreakingly beautiful, yet tragic tie-in with one of his fans that still personally gives me strength even after...

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Well firstly, I appreciate you! :) I'm just new to growing on KZbin and still figuring all that out. The Membership will come soon, once I figure out what I can do for you all, and I hope you'll join and support! I didn't hear about Patreon being bad, you'll have to elaborate more on that if you don't mind. I really appreciate your words and suggestions. More coming soon. :)

[@1empyrean]

Sound levels are good. 👍

[@GarnetJ]

Ren and Chinchilla have such an incredible connection, particularly in these live videos. He refers to her as his musical sibling and has said he would love to do an EP with her. As others have suggested, How To Be Me (live) is guaranteed to give you goosebumps. It’s gonna be hard for you to pick a favorite Ren song, especially when he bounces across so many genres. Hi Ren is a standalone performance art piece 🖼️ that changed the game. This one is stunning in its simplicity and harmonies. “I’m scared of being ok cuz all things change” gets me every time.

[@MalcolmMXTaylor]

Audio sounds perfect. Great review to a great song!!! It deffo brings the goosebumps!!!

[@bexypoos]

Love this song, great reaction as always :) the mix was better this time, sounds as good as the original with decent headphones on.

[@JohnMayfield-NS]

Great reaction, this song is so well done (and live, of course). Can't wait for Ren to do more singing. Also you should consider making your image large and the video smaller. ;)

[@jeanwye]

Personally I prefer it this way

[@terrieb13]

I like the video being larger. ☮️❤️😎

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Yes, I already do that haha. I put it in the description, that this was recorded that way in error. 99% of people agree with you and prefer my face larger, so that's what it's been in my past videos.

[@JohnMayfield-NS]

@@TheBlackSpeed hey you said during the live stream after asking if you should redo them that someone is going to say in the comments to do it the other way... I'm that someone 😁😁

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Lmao always gotta be one! :p @@JohnMayfield-NS

[@redangel169]

This song just always hits❤

[@LaurindaTimmins]

Audio was perfect. Great reaction again.

[@kimmchenry4383]

So glad you checked this one out, one of my favorites, these two have music chemistry.

[@IamGrootOG]

Here for FIR and Ren. I can't pick a favorite out of both of them and the songs are all my favorite. Power by Ren and Alone by FIR are my obsession songs right now tho. Volume is on point my dude

[@heatherhodges5219]

On a different note another powerful artist is Dimash - stranger and yes it's a song from the show stranger things.

[@Monica-sw9ld]

It is? Did the show use it? I didn't know that! If so, wow!!

[@heatherhodges5219]

@@Monica-sw9ld sorry I stand corrected, it should be in the show. Maybe it just sounds like it belongs lol. I was told that it was but I researched it and it isn't with the show. Let me know what you think?

[@Monica-sw9ld]

@@heatherhodges5219 I don't *think* it is, but it's possible that it is and I don't know it. 🤷‍♀️😂 I've gotten a little behind on his activities lately...lol. But yes, it should be! If Dimash agreed, that is. ❤

[@mrsainsburys1]

Great song and reaction, thank you 🙏🦉❤️🐊👍 lots more to see Sir, and I’m looking forward to it 🙏🦉❤️🐊👍

[@DogDocKat]

This is an amazing song! Beautifully performed/sung and impactful lyrics. Ren's and Chinchilla's voices sound so good together. Also check out How to be Me for another live song from these 2. They also have some busking videos together that are fire! Enjoyed your reaction ❤

[@coleeg69]

Their connection is so intense. Raw emotion! You can feel their pain and especially when Ren was saying "I'm scared of being okay because all things can change, take it just in case" you can just feel that like he lived it because he probably did from his Lyme Diease... plus Chinchilla is fire in her own right!!!

[@TheAxeification]

I'm sure it's been said, but How to be Me by Ren and Chinchilla which is also live is even better than this one imho.

[@analisasmith7927]

Really enjoyed your reaction 👍❤️Now you’ve GOT to see How To Be Me (the live version) also with Chinchilla - you’ll love it!!! PS volume great! 😁 PPS you’ve got a gorgeous smile!!

[@hilarycharman-2924]

Nice reaction. Please check out Ren's band The Big Push

[@karansmith5252]

One of the most favourite ever performances and cannot fault this duet, they compliment each others voices perfectly.

[@kcidermanstuff3385]

Great reaction m8 ❤ ... you should check Ren n Sam Tompkins (Blind Eyed ) 🔥🔥

[@d2ndborn]

Also check out his colab with Liv Sangster also amazing voice match up

[@yolandescheepers7262]

😂, every song will be your favourite song ..Watch How to be me, with both of them..❤❤

[@jeremythornton3240]

How to be Me Live... get on it! 😉

[@rebel_130]

You're right about Ren finding someone who compliments his voice perfectly, stunning performance and vocal delivery by both of them

[@AnaFromTheShire]

I love Ren's rap. I love everything he makes. Everything he touches turns to gold.... but this will always be my favorite

[@laurafromliverpool]

Broke my thumb clicking so hard

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Lmao

[@cherylrobbins715]

Great reaction

[@MoyeBoy420]

Oh man for some reason I thought you had done more than 3 songs. You should do something on the lighter, fun side of Ren. I recommend Down on the Beat, Murderer, or Losing It. Great reaction as always brother.

[@TheBlackSpeed]

Haha I'm true to this, but also new to this. We got more coming, no worries! Much love my guy, appreciate the suggestions.

[@irenestubbings7856]

I love watching your reactions because you don't interrupt every few seconds which is so refreshing.

[@pennyroyalt2542]

I love someone who actually listens then comments . Both Hi Ren, and this version of Chalk Outlines were one take! In fact a lot of his music is one take. Acxoustic Murderer is also fantastic . ✌️

[@pennyroyalt2542]

Oh and ignore predictive. I can spell acoustic. Meh, haha ✌️

[@Sheilla357]

Glad you are doing the live version. Live is a different feeling than studio. So good this....Chinny "sings through her nails", it's part of her performance art. Highly recommend some of her live expressions - Fingers is AMAZING, Little Girl Gone.... Elements Lyric Video is choice. - Their duet in How to be Me (live) is just as amazing.

[@Jinxy44]

Such a moving song. A lot of REN’s soul in this one too. Thanks

[@williechase1]

I’ve become obsessed with this guys music. He’s in his own lane. He has so much momentum now that I don’t see anything stopping him.

[@VidsFamilyNewman]

Thank you! You always put a smile on my face! Glad you liked it.

[@jorice5528]

This one, more than others, gets that lump in my throat every time! . Goosebumps personified. Great reaction 👍🏻

[@gingerroo123]

Ren & Chinchilla harmonies and energy are 🔥. Great react. 💛

[@Seamus.MacLeod]

You again have nailed it sir. She compliments Ren SO well. Chinchilla is an amazing vocalist in her own right. They describe each other as their respective twins. Though I know everyone will suggest "How To Be Me" as the best of their collabs, I'll always adore their mixup of One Dance/Drunk in Love (performed on the streets of Brighton. Much like you, this is my favorite musically. It's the only one I've managed to learn how to play properly. Looking forward to joining you in your trip further down the rabbithole.

[@terrieb13]

Great reaction to a great song! For a lighter, fun note, check out What You Want… Ren’s homage to the Beastie Boys. Another of my favorites. ☮️❤️😎

[@melissawinstead8848]

😍These 2 are quite the duo. When they are together just know-> your socks will be knocked off! If you liked this you're gonna be in AWE with their song "How to be me" (live) Definitely chefs kiss as well! I hope you are doing good today and as for the volume ..I think the volume was perfect!😉 Peace and love always until there is no more!😊❤

[@RoarinRoots]

ive heard this many many times and still i get chills.....