Voice Teacher Reacts to Hua Chenyu - Fake Monk

[@Hime504]

I've watched this performance probably 100 times already, but I get emotional each time, the artistry and rawness is insane. Thank you for your genuine reaction!

[@GuyWets-zy5yt]

Me 2 and i agree...

[@azaria9117]

me too

[@Lene-Lene]

This song gets me everytime, or to be more precise, this version gets me everytime. It is haunting, enchanting, so full of sorrow and loneliness, and pain. It's heart wrenching, but yet so imencely butifull. It is musical art. It has a strong message, it shows us depression by purring it to music. When I first listened to it for the first time I was totaly stunned, I have a bipolar disorder, since for forever, I have always known depression. And here he made the feeling real to anyone to feel, I was totaly in awe, still am. He is so unique, it's not only about the music, its about what he wants with his music, and it is About him, be is using himself, being open about his troubles, and he is such a good example for all of us. He is my therapist nr1. As mentioned in the interview, he has rearanged this songs many times. His version from the superboy competition om 2013, is closer to the original, but still his own. It is very good. But this version, it is a gem.

[@EterPuralis]

This is what a mental breakdown sounds like. He's amazing

[@pkfsylvia]

I cried the whole night long when I first listen to this song and this song still gets me. Hua Chenyu is very rare and unique, he connects with me with his music, he is a real artist. Andy, I love your reactions too as you are not only comments on the technique part, but you took time to understand him. Hua Chenyu should be known worldwide.

[@surrender9001]

I love your reactions. They are so earnest and obviously deeply felt. It's interesting that the time this came up is after you got to react to the first song of his new trilogy. You can hear him echoing the same sentiments in his conversation with the crowd that he discussed in his pre-stage interview on Singer. As you aptly noted, Hua Hua is sharing something very meaningful with the audience about caring for others, and allowing them to see a little bit of the pain that they may have no experience with. He took it even further, as you saw and commented on, in his talk with Martians before performing at his Mars concert. Only with some background and understanding can well-meaning folks who have not experienced depression get clues on how to care for loved ones in a way that will not cause more pain. I just love Hua Hua for this. I get choked up every time I watch this performance, and have literally cried with each listen to "I really want to love this world," as I hear Hua Hua's lyrics shine a light on some very dark places that I can related to. Thank you for your great reactions!

[@jobydogwhisperer4163]

He is Epic. We would never hear a singer like him in US

[@edukid1984]

It's interesting to see comments similar to yours over and over again in the comments section. Hua's current journey of musical experimentation and exploring what's possible for 21st century Mandopop draws a lot of inspiration from the forefront of American music back in the day (70s to early 90s). Kinda weird to see the USA, of all places, becoming somewhat stagnant these days, musically speaking.

[@kgem5621]

edukid1984 yep, you are correct. I share all of his songs and get nothing. Crickets. Makes me very sad.

[@losttimememory9059]

uh! astro, naut.

[@USCanthony]

Yes, this was pure art. It was an amazing performance and considering it came from a very painful place in his past, it is really amazing he shared this with everyone. The decent into madness is so painful if you consider that it was coming from the viewpoint of a child. It is his ability to share the pain of his past and take the audience on that journey with him that makes him standout from other artists. He is truly one of a kind and should be valued by anyone who has heard him perform.

[@和平-b7g]

認真地说，我觉得🌸华晨宇🌸是给这个世界乐坛的一颗巨星👍因在他之前就只有M. J.

[@ClumsyMumsy]

I think he is amazing, this was the first thing I heard from Hua Chen Yu and he just blew me away, I then binged on whatever I could find of him! His new stuff is equally as emotional. He and Dimash are my favourite discoveries of the past few years. And thanks to all the translators, a brilliant job :)

[@BJBee]

Charlie Shen too. I love these three exceptional, unearthly young men. And they're friends.

[@ChulaMula02]

Omg I didn't even see the lyrics 🤦‍♀️ just listening my skin crawled and then tears came from nowhere- WOW. I wanna listen to more of him now 🤩 If it weren't for u I would have maybe never experienced his amazingness. Thank u!

[@waitommy6297]

This is masterpiece. It contains so many complex elements. Totally different from the original. The original owner also sincerely praised Hua's rearrangement. The message is extremely strong. Hua Hua really sang with his soul. He seemed to be integrated with the song. Playing piano, acting, singing all together is very difficult but he did it beyond perfectly. Speechless ! Your comments are so real. Thank you for your nice reaction !

[@sheng7854]

The emotion in this song is sooooooooo strong. That's why I cannot control myself every time I heard it.

[@terryallen7356]

This is my favorite Hua Chenyu performance. It's amazing to watch.

[@joanie2684]

Thanks Andy! I love your reaction and I know exactly how you feel. I was shocked, hurt for him and amazed at his courage for singing this and telling us his childhood. His artistry, innovation, and pure beautiful talent this man our Hua has.

[@pattypetronillemartin2608]

That was such a wonderful reaction, thank you so much! I'm glad that you watched the pre-interview before for a better understanding of Hua Hua's background and of his version of this song, I appreciate that you saw this performance as art, it is indeed. I think it's always better to watch it only after having watched several other Hua Hua's performances and gotten to know and love him, as his Fake Monk can be such a disturbing performance for so many, not everybody can take it the way you did.

[@lambauman1191]

Hua Hua is going to be in Singer 2020. He will bring us a lot of amazing performances again! 😃

[@edukid1984]

Really? Oh lordy lord. It's hard to believe he can surprise us again but with him you just never know.

[@GEMou-vj2tr]

edukid1984 in 31 January, 2020😊😊

[@maurizioa5968]

Hua Hua? Chenyu Hua

[@specificsoup]

@@maurizioa5968 Hua Hua is his nickname.

[@jabsluna]

You're the first professional that really understands Hua. The first time I heard this song, I felt like I wasn't even breathing. Hua draws from personal pain. You can hear it in almost every song. It's palpable. It's especially evident when he "belts" out those long held notes. He is just beyond compare. And you are such an honest soul. Love your reactions. Pure pleasure to watch you enjoy and relate to Hua in particular. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.

[@chinchinjung5086]

This is one of his epic performance. He is true artist. ❤️🌹🌹

[@Wkd183]

So glad you reacted to this song. It’s always good to see the original and compare it to Hua’s rearrangements as they are always astounding. There are so many great performers and singers but Hua is someone worth viewing all his songs. As you are already aware not one of his song is the same style. Looking forward to more reactions on Hua especially from his recent Mars concert.

[@sophieli8640]

I never see this part of his interview before! It just made me cry of how he grew from a boy who seek for love to a man who gives people love!

[@cas1889ify]

WOW that was out of this world! I had no idea who this kid was nor the song/language... This is just what I needed I can identify with him alot, I'm going to show this to everyone I possibly can. I'm so moved wow just wow I cried a little 🤫

[@rosrosy5011]

Chen Hua Yu is a great singer!

[@fredietin5935]

我从听到这首歌开始关注华晨宇的，很惊艳。中字好评加油

[@MartinFransson]

Love your reaction Andy! This was the first performance I saw of Hua Chenyu and I’ve been mesmerized ever since! I’ve even started to try to learn Mandarin 😄

[@diegoibarra6263]

Hello Andy. Wow great reaction. I thank you for the sincerity of your words and for not hiding what hua chenyu songs generate for you. I recommend another song from him: Ashes From Fireworks. I wish the best from Argentina. strong friend a hug.

[@BAWL2000]

Thanks for yr reaction, it is so hit my heart too

[@denisd6157]

Thank you, Andy. A sincere & wonderful reaction to a masterpiece of a performance

[@cronuschok3492]

Doesn't this performance of HuaHua make u feel the creepiness or madness as if you are watching the dark personality inside of "The Joker" in Batman movie? HuaHua is really a talented stage performer.

[@modaozushi3770]

It's been a long time since i first heard of Hua Hua, I've listened to this version of the song many many times and everytime i start to cry like a fool

[@susangrant3520]

Brilliant. Thanks for your reaction. Awesome.

[@barrichase]

AMAZING! So love your reactions and I am a huge Hua Chenyu fan as well. Great work.

[@iilyedeline2189]

I love your reactions . Huahua amazing 😍

[@lied1484]

Andy, thanks! Hua Hua does not deliver a song, he delivers art (imho). A painfull song about a deep longing for love but unable to receive it.

[@cate9963]

Totally agreed and so well-said! The painful, deep longing in this song is so strong and moving that I am moved to tears every single time I watch it again! This is art!

[@jiexinc.473]

As someone who's personally struggling with depression, I was just so touched and deeply moved by the song and his performance. This song really speaks to its audience, heart wrenching but also enlightening. I'm Chinese so I understand the lyrics perfectly. I really wish that everyone could understand the original Chinese lyrics, because something really beautiful is lost in the translation. Anyway, I loved your reaction to this and how heart-felt you were. Thank you.

[@BJBee]

I'm so jealous! I'm going to learn Chinese. Please recommend which dialect to learn. I think there's Cantonese and Mandarin? Which is he using here? How are you doing? I hope you're having better days. I really do.

[@jiexinc.473]

@@BJBee I'm doing better now, thank you for asking.❤I've just realized that my original comment was actually meant for the "Hua Chenyu - I Am Who I Am" video, and I must have made a mistake posting it here, but Fake Monk is just as good and touching. And to answer your question, Hua Chenyu is speaking Mandarin Chinese both in "Fake Monk" and "I Am Who I Am". Actually, both dialects are worth learning as they're quite similar, but I personally prefer Cantonese songs and some classics do have such well written lyrics which I don't see a lot in recent Mandarin Chinese songs.

[@coraliedeng5803]

for me, this is the MASTER PIECE! it's not just a song, it's pure ART!!!!!!!!

[@aifuntan1970]

This is a piece of ART (more than just a song)!! Hua Chenyu is awesome!! Love him!!! :)

[@maggietang6576]

He is a Genius to re composed this music into his own style . He is very talented!

[@SimsWishes]

thanks for your reaction as always andy. Excited to see Hua Chenyu join Singer Golden year this year and the new performances he will give us!

[@coco-dg2lm]

This song make me cry... 😥😭😭really amazing🙏🙏

[@prettymamacita9586]

That was so emotional. ✌🏼❤️

[@soyouknowit]

I have nothing to say but a huge thank you. Your genuine reaction to his performance was more than what fans like us could ask for. Thank you.

[@qaulwart]

Thank you so much for watching the introduction with us! Despite having seen many reactions to the song, I had never seen that interview part. Great work Andy - as always. :)

[@zerrinsigirci638]

Hi Andy, Hua Chengyu is an unique artist. Yess its music art and the emotion when hd sings it sparkles👍👏tx for your reaction. Dimash dear and Hua fan💕

[@idunn736]

This understanding from his interview you can hear his emotions in his new songs.

[@randyconnell3507]

Us Martians already knew his background (his story from a child), now you know WHY we love him so much, it's not just about his musical genius it's about what it took to get him there and about he himself as a human being.

[@geneviedeline8705]

Nice reaction... Pls more 💖🌹🌹thx

[@ylwtsmt5307]

HuaHua was a great talented singer with strong feelings and universal love to the world. That’s why he is the super start !!! His new song Scared Tree show this kind love and cares for human beings also! Strong recommended!

[@saraannedesainthubert853]

Hi from Paris ! I love your sensitivity and your understanding of Hua Chenyu, an artist who is one of a kind, a real star shining from inside out ! I share your awe in front of such an outstanding talent.

[@arisavitri9509]

You seems a nice person to me andy....thank you so much for your hua hua and dimash reaction.keep it up😊

[@gleeklainebow]

I'm so glad you watched this! Every time I hear this song I have to stop whatever I'm doing and just listen to it. It's so powerful. It's good you watched the interview, not many reactors do so they don't seem to get him or the song as well. Keep up the great reactions!

[@fooohlx7866]

I am really touched by hearing your words--- thank bro, from China

[@TheEstheryiu73]

l cannot I cried when I listened to Hua Chenyu sing this song 😭 this so touched me more, l feel so loneliness, darkness and anger, this performance is my favorite songs of one, very enjoyed your reaction and love your comments, thankfully 🙏

[@stanleyho8009]

He almost makes me feel like I know this experience. I kind of know and understand what he experienced, but he gave me real chills. I could feel his loneliness and self-struggle. Only HuaHua can make me feel so much (mixed) emotions with a song. Thanks for reacting to this!

[@jambroqc]

He has taken his music into another dimension. His theatrics is mind-blowing. Genius!

[@layla789]

Good news，Hua Hua will be back to the stage of Singer 2020 which is going to be shown soon.

[@MasterofVoice]

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[@Rosannasfriend]

this was the first video I watched from Hua Chenyu. I'm shocked you're just seeing it now, lol.

[@SL-wq9jg]

I love Hua's arrangement. It's a pure art.

[@somevideoo]

I've been listening this song for over 20 years. listening it as a teenager walking lonely on the street makes you feel so cool and marching. But as middle-aged listening it, gets you there with deep Longlyness and despair. it's a strong feeling of your flesh body , which locks the spirit and love inside. What you can express is not all, not even much.

[@jeristurner4875]

Great reaction! I always benefit from hearing what you have to say. I've always felt that this was a rather mean song at times. But that is one of the coping strategies of people who are hurt. Leave them before they have a chance to leave you. It's good that you watched the interview first. These are things that those of us who are long-time fans have always known. He first started talking about his on Superboy. One way to further get to know Hua Hua is to watch his audition for Superboy. It's fairly hilarious. You won't believe what a dork he was. He's grown so much in the past 7 years. But he's always had a good heart. Audition is found at kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5rdYYiie5mHpac

[@dw501]

Thank you so much for your great reaction to Hua Hua's music😄😄😄

[@acebilbo]

The interview at the beginning always makes me cry, especially in his voice which always touches me. Thank you for carrying us along on this journey with Hua Chenyu. I've heard Fake Monk 30+ times, and it always touches my heart. Such a genius! Love Dimash, but Hua Chenyu has my heart and soul. He and his music brings me out of sadness. Even Fake Monk lifts my spirits, because this music helps my heart to grow larger. 🤗😍😻💖💓

[@mimid.9965]

Hello Andy, nice to react to this song.. I listen to Fake Monk for at least 50 times and more.. and each time it moved me inside. We have to keep in mind that Hua say its helping him : he say that *the screaming represent the final struggles* and he found lots of love . He deserved all the love we can give him . Andy, I love the fact that you have so much respect when you are pausing the video at the right moment. You are a sensitive soul and I appreciate your reaction, they are peacefull and instructive. Continue your good work! Mimi xoxo

[@Pilutta100]

Enjoyable reaction. I love this version from him, can't stop being haunted by it,it's beautiful. Hugs from Sweden.

[@saumuima3102]

Love your reactions, I got to know Hua Chenyu is from this show. He's so so amazing. And this year, he will join again, we will keep on support him! BTW, his new song sung on his concert was amazing, please react or listen to them. Thanks a lot. ~^.^~

[@thiepthiep]

He is my Idol, my Star. Love him so muchs.

[@longlong6438]

An amazing performance!

[@crisfracaro5544]

Ele é fantástico.

[@portiaj4374]

Thanks Andy, you took me back to when i followed the Singer 2018 and my reaction to this stunning performance. And Hua Hua is bak for Singer 2020, can't wait to watch what I presume will be epic performances yet agian. He always does his thing, and nobody does it better.

[@森下凜]

這首歌可以看出花花極富張力的表演，喜歡(*´∀`)~♥

[@susannorth138]

Andy, I love your reactions as they are similar to mine the first time I heard Hua but it was I DON’T CARE. (I loved the rock and how he was conducting the audience, Martians as we are called) I am older and he IS a performance Artist, classically trained in Piano and voice but make all the songs his “own”. It does not really matter if they are in order. The Super Boy version of Fake Monk is Rock! Also, he has worked on his vocals and he can hold a power note as long or longer than Dimash. His 2013 version of Dad is needed to really appreciate the version he does in 2018. He is always striving to improve and again like Dimash has a heart big enough for the world and gives his heart & soul to his performances. In 2014 he wrote a movie short and a song and album called Quasimodo’s Gift and his 11-16-19 Mars Concert version he added strings and he stands like Quasimodo. His performance Art is like Kate Bush, Lori Anderson, Peter Gabriel, and the 23 year old dorky kid with big glasses, won Super Boy and still worked on his singing technique. Sometimes I scream BREATHE!!! He is unique! He is one of a kind and a big heart. He really does care, so much so, that 4 of his 5 new songs are about Depression, different personalities we have, wanting to love this world when it is difficult. Telling his Martians to take care of friends that might have or been depressed. Not the normal topic at Rock Concerts. He will be in The Singer 2020, maybe Ace vs Ace--they have 24 hours to rearrange a so so song. Even Nunchucks is better than Jay Chou, the original composer. The other part of the staging which he helps design for his concerts, are the clothes! Oversized, colorful, fitted, skirts, great but minimal jewelry, we never know what he will wear. Even if it is just fir yourself, the 2014-15 Mars Concerts are so slow in pacing from all the rest but he chats with the Martians and they joke and he wrote THE FOODIE SONG and the etherial GIANT DEER with lights of a Deer moving to I DON’T CARE And the 5 new songs he wrote this year. He is an original.

[@blueeven2218]

Thanks for your reaction 🌼🌼❤️❤️

[@MartinFransson]

Revisiting your reactions to Hua Hua 🙂 Could you please react to his beautiful performance of "Nanping Evening Bell" with Su Shiding?

[@linzhu6915]

This is absolutely a masterpiece, the true art!

[@AryA-qr2ux]

Espectacular!!!

[@johnwang6105]

I never thought that he can do it so well, he did it!

[@lc237]

Hua Chenyu truly is an artist. When I first observed this, I did not see a translation. I think the emotion of this touched me even more. It reached something inside me from my own life.

[@ForgetfulDreams6]

that interview gets to me every time.

[@evelinaanne]

Performance art. High class. Love it.

[@liliaromerourby1383]

Muchas gracias Andy, me encantó tu reacción a HUA Chenyu, saludos desde Mexicali, MÉXICO 💖🇲🇽💖

[@2003phylis]

Please react to Dad I'm Home before venturing into his newer stuff. It is the most heart wrenching song I have heard! Hua does an amazing yet very emotional job!

[@Amanda-ik1wv]

I hope he listens to the original song before reacting to Hua's arrangement of Dad, I'mHome. He is so impressive.

[@kristinelson5894]

@@Amanda-ik1wv Absolutely! and hopefully before getting in deeper with the new stuff. I love his new songs so much but these definitely have as much insight as the new ones.

[@ztlin9369]

Thank you for your reaction.

[@yhe821]

You are the most respectful and serious person to listen to Huahua's songs in so many reaction videos I have seen. I want to cry when I hear it. The shouting just breaks my soul. You are also the first person I have seen and listened to the fake monk who was very moved. Thank you very much. Although I am not a fan of Huahua, I also like to listen to his songs, especially this one.

[@AnnThePig]

Always love your reactions, this one got me in tears too...

[@cywahsan]

React to his “seven personalities”, that’s his newest song and very interesting!!

[@angiemann3111]

This is the performance that led me to love hua....he is ethereal....truly amazing...I’ve been a fan for so long....I’m happy you’ve found him

[@berlychen58]

This song make me cry too~

[@garyblackburn849]

Andy, yet another favorite reaction of mine. We feel the same way about his music. Before you get into his new stuff, would you be willing to do Dad, I'm Home? It is by far his most emotionally driven song. It honestly will make you feel differently, even a stronger connection, to Hua Hua. Also hoping for some Jason Zhang and either Silence or Myself. Happy New Year to you!

[@Light-zf5fn]

I can't believe that it took you this long to this legendary performance

[@prisca4134]

I love your reaction and i love Hua Chenyu's songs.🌹😄

[@kathrynwalker324]

This interview is so needed to fully grasp his attraction to it.

[@user-ro2kt9go4u]

Hua Chenyu is my biggest idol and my motivation to fight each day I feel depressed and try to make it a good day. His voice is gifted by heaven and I'm really thankful that you reacted to this angel ❤️🙏🏻

[@Edits_de_todxs10]

Awesome

[@darcy_1176]

thank you so much for reacting to this song. When I heard it for the first time, I wasn't comfortable with it. But the second time I chilled, and I could not stop listening to this again and again. His new songs, seven personalities and madhouse are also touching, plz check out seven personalities! it is great

[@greenstar7492]

Wow is right...musical art at its best....

[@S8Moura]

Hua Chenyo é pura arte!

[@urnotme-s8w]

Artist is artist,there is no doubt.

[@bruceh6900]

your reaction is just so warm and healing :) keep it up~

[@VolatileSupernova]

This is true performance art, beautifully done by Hua Chenyu.

[@ambroseqiu7242]

Hua chenyu is in the list of the singer 2020, can't wait to see that !