What!?!? First time hearing How To Be Me (live) Ren X Chinchilla Vocal ANALYSIS & Reaction

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Ren and Chinchilla are perfectly and inspiringly themselves as they wail, croon and cradle us all as we struggle with our own identities.
I'm still recovering from the intensity of the emotional journey Ren X Chinchilla took me on with this song. I feel a strong sense of connectedness to these performers. Through their vulnerability and masterfully crafted, rehearsed and executed performance, I feel a sense of empowerment and belonging.
I am OK. I'm more than OK. I am learning how to be me.
Be sure to re-watch the original video:
• Ren X Chinchilla - How...

[@chinchilla_music]

This is so awesome! You’re the best!!! Enjoyed myself so much watching this and actually learning stuff I didn’t even know I was doing! Super interesting. Thank you for the support 💓💓😁

[@patisan]

Love you Chinchilla! Hope to see you live, you’re just AMAZING ❤❤❤

[@jerzyjurekg1457]

Greetings Chinch. You deserve the recognition for your amazingly emotional voice. Carry on feeling and expressing the music your way. Take care x

[@chrisliepe]

So glad you enjoyed!! Would you be interested in maybe doing an interview on the channel?

[@chinchilla_music]

@@chrisliepe let’s doooo it man!

[@chrisliepe]

@@chinchilla_music Yaaayy :) Can you email me at [e-mail] and we can set up a time to chat and scheme?

[@joyplant6275]

Ren seems to be what music needs right now with all the processed music that is being created.Its like back to talent and authenticness

[@DjTiesticles]

Hopefully more artists are inspired by Ren and go back to making music like this.

[@officialWWM]

Authenticity.

[@dennisrowan1704]

Yessssss... Authentic, human, unprocessed, real, empathic...vulnerable , not machined....et al... agree!

[@officialWWM]

@@dennisrowan1704 it is processed but I take your point.

[@Alice-xy3fi]

Hallelujah and Amen!

[@April--Moon]

Ren and Chinchilla duetting is like watching a couple make the sweetest and most gentle love possible

[@mattwilcoxuk]

He has tear streaks at the end, if you look closely. The guy's just a ball of genuine-ness and genius.

[@mahoskye]

This tugs at my heart so much. Ren sounds like he's crying throughout the song and barely holding it together, and Chinchilla sounds like she's feeling that pain. Such a beautiful song.

[@ablacknambercat]

Her performance perfectly captures the pain of watching someone you love hurting and the helplessness that entails.

[@Myfairmaiden]

That's exactly how I felt it❤

[@NightFogFilms]

THIS SONG SHOULD WIN A GRAMMY!

[@chrisliepe]

Agreed!

[@Henry-go7gi]

Yessssssssssssssss....Ren should get every single GRAMMY there is... phenomenal is an under discription.

[@officialWWM]

Hi Ren is even better!

[@NightFogFilms]

@@officialWWM Of course but not the type of song that could be played on a stage at the Grammys or win a Grammy as it is a performance piece.

[@keimahane]

Concur!

[@ChrisLawton66]

I know Ren has mentioned that your work has been helpful to him. So, I thank you for helping to expand his vocal horizons as he has impacted me like no other artist in my 56 years.

[@llSplice]

Better than any live performance you'll see at any music awards.

[@kelliegrant18]

It’s almost like Chinchilla is Ren’s shadow & puppet master at the same time. She echoes but also pulls him around in the emotional echo chamber. Whether they think of these things or not is almost irrelevant as it’s so organic. These two together are like an irresistible punch in the gut.

[@AversaS2]

The chemistry and mutual respect they have for each other as an artist comes through in everything they do. It’s just incredible.

[@loganyarborough7783]

After watching him work out this song on IG and seeing him cry through most of the versions, I can almost guarantee that hearing it come together with Chinchilla helped with the fry effect. I would never be able to sing this live. My throat closes just singing along with them. This song is the best description of how it feels to lose someone to suicide. My nephew gave up the fight 3 yrs ago and you do forget how to be you, because there is a gapping hole and no way to fill it.

[@cyclonemouse]

As a friend, grandchild and son to people who have ended their lives I sincerely feel with you in your loss. I as well have lost many tears to this song.

[@ChrisLawton66]

💜

[@rbbea]

So many young men seem to have given up the fight in recent years in my extended friends group. One that springs to mind is a local musician Jimmy Riddle. So sad. A sculpture has been erected recently.

[@inuchan74]

Oh man,your comment alone got me tearing up. ((Hugs))

[@lilbeaupeep3719]

I’m so sorry for your loss. Sharing your story will help others. Stay brave. Prayers to anyone else struggling. God bless

[@mallockracer]

Made even more profound by the fact that they are recording this on the same bridge that his best friend (Who this song is about). took his own life.

[@sawdusttostardust]

Yeah. We're never the same again after we've heard it. Just out of this world.

[@lynette.]

I always play this after Chalk outlines. This was written for a friend that committed suicide,jumped off a bridge and his body has never been found.

[@ChrisLawton66]

RIP Joe Hughes.

[@Rob-bt3ev]

This was performed on that bridge too 😢

[@donnakawana]

He felt the love... The angels have him.. they have us... They Kno who we are... They Kno our need they're lead by the music playing carried on the voices of those who still feel him..... 🫂🗣️👣

[@inuchan74]

Freckled angles was written for him as well I believe

[@demrickwable]

​@@inuchan74 I love Freckled Angels ❤

[@firecracker187]

His crying at the end... breaks my heart

[@candicehiles729]

I could literally listen to both of them sing together for the rest of my life

[@analisasmith7927]

It was so lovely to hear your appreciation of both Ren and Chinchilla and this beautiful song. It's completely mad that he isn't better known. Thank you for helping to spread the word.

[@deanc486]

This meeting was meant to be. Chinchilla is coming.

[@gregbeard6057]

What I always love every time Ren and Chinchilla collaborate is that they compliment eachother so well... Its not a battle of the voices. When a male and female vocalist duet, a female singing voice can be so powerful that it can drown out the male vocalist... Not with these two gems -or should i say MF Diamonds!!! Ive listened to their music for 3 or 4 yars now and every new release is an instant classic... And I regularly go to Brighton and all my 7 year old son and 3 year old daughter every want to do is go and look for Ren busking!!! 🥰

[@adejupe8308]

Ren I wish you well in Canada my friend. Only discovered your music this morning but my god it's hot me to the core. I lost my fiancée aged 44 last year and am in so much pain. I heard you play bass guitar too, so when you're back I will gift you her two bass guitars. Stay strong my friend....you've got this. Love from Southampton, UK 🤟🤟

[@falarine]

Very sorry for your loss!

[@maximus6622]

@Ade Jupe Sorry for your loss buddy, 44 is way too young, life can be so cruel for some people. Lovely gesture, hope Ren will help YOU stay strong as from all the comments, he seems to be helping so many people.

[@GregDaniel78]

I've come to think of a nice analogy recently. Ren is one of those artistic masterpieces which underwent total restoration. The layers of veneer and the hardened shell of years of varnish is stripped back. Colour and craft *exactly* how the painter envisioned them, but devastatingly vulnerable. Even his most sincere and dynamic raps have this raw, exposed quality which I've not heard often in my life.

[@AlecSwiftHikes]

Ive probably heard this track like 30 times, both the main version, and from reactors. Yet you brought tears to my eyes the water my first hearing did. Thank you. I love all your reactions and I hope that chinchilla interview happens soon!

[@AlecSwiftHikes]

*way

[@chrisliepe]

The Chinchilla interview happened! kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXvXaqKeoL6dfNUsi=0cmfHCTRdojFpaM5

[@1118alpet]

Every time I hear this song, I think of how vulnerable his voice sounds. I love this song. Ren is incredible.

[@Zhiavanja]

I can't breathe when I listen to this song. Between the lyrics and the haunting vocals. It literally takes my breath away.

[@BallisticAero]

Ren is the colors and lines of a painting, Chinchilla is the light source within

[@philliphall9817]

Phillip's wife Susan here. This song helped me a lot last year when I first heard it. I had been feeling lost in myself and the song helped me reconnect with my inner strength and reminded me who I was again.

[@pamelamb1111]

Thank you Chinchilla you 2 are So incredibly wonderful together.

[@trond.dieselhanssen2023]

Your Analysis of this performance is exelent! Your way of braking it down is really insightful, and not many of the reactors are able to put words on it like you do. As an singer/musician/sound engineer for 40+ years, there is only one thing i like to add (exsept the obvious that Ren And Chinchilla are brilliant together..) is the very clever use of the rewerb..and where not to use it...but you probably got it the second time you litend to it!

[@duttdits]

I've never had musicians consistently give me a physical involuntary reaction as consistently as Ren and Chinchilla. They are just incredible and we are all so very lucky that these two found each other in the billions of people roaming this earth.

[@catherinerobbins3887]

You should definitely watch them busking together. The chemistry is so pure.

[@krogan3760]

I feel like it's so common in duets that either the singers seem to mostly compete or one ends up the backup singer or they just sing different sections, it's rare that you get true harmony and give and take but I think this song could be used as the gold standard for how to do this in such a natural way.

[@revol_lover]

С каждым новым видео я влюбляюсь в Рена ещё больше🥹🥹🥹

[@Accolonian]

This is more of a therapy session than a song. I mean, if you write a song where you try to get into the headspace of your friend on their last fatal night and then choose to perform it on the (i think it is a bridge) where they actually took their own life, then you are doing it for the ritual of it. You do it for closure. And it shows in the emotions.

[@margaretc5679]

Beautifully put.

[@helsi85]

this hasn't been filmed on menai bridge. you couldnt record a song there as there's always cars going over it

[@dawnpatterson8708]

Chris, this was a truly WONDERFUL reaction. One that I have learned, watching and experiencing Ren's music in ANY form. EVERYTHING, and I truly mean everything is done by design. He puts so much CARE and EMOTIONS into every single track. Without it, it would be a GOOD song. With it, it's a masterpiece that people FEEL. One that they are VESTED in. A journey, we so EAGERLY go on WITH him. Chinchilla, has an AMAZING voice and THE perfect compliment to him. But, it's their connection that makes their duets something entirely MORE special. His last phrase, was delivered with the PERFECT amount of emotion AND timing. So much so, we end the song EXACTLY where HE wants us to be. Extraordinarily done. More than that, but I can't think of a BIGGER word. Please, oh please continue down this path. He has a MASSIVE amount of music out there. Thank you for this. Your reactions are done with the UTMOST care and RESPECT. I applaud you, for that and much more.

[@jmccullo12]

This is so hauntingly beautiful. So glad I took a trip down the Ren and Chinchilla rabbit hole

[@kimzwolinski9919]

This is at the top of my list of Ren songs. I have been listening to Chinchillas original music as well. The amount of talent between the two of them is incredible ❤

[@lisasage3164]

They are changing the face of music as we know it- defying genre, creating their own, without the music industry. I support them any way I can. Ren has a Patreon and he posts a lot, chats, shares behind the scenes. It's a great investment 😊

[@bcagz9835]

This was shot on the bridge that Ren’s friend jumped from when he took his life. I’ve seen this multiple times and I get emotional every time.

[@didierblasco8116]

Now waiting for this conversation/interview with Chinchilla ( she is a ''chills in advance'' warranty)

[@suzannezdrowski6520]

Watching your reactions is pure C₈H₁₁NO₂ for me ❤

[@TheShmoodle]

Ren and Chinchilla both could give so many artists a run for their money.

[@melpet7663]

Every time I watch this video, when she does the "mmmm" and cries out, chills run up and down my spin. It expresses her emotions in this song....she's got a beautiful voice ❤

[@sammyd8860]

Great reaction to a fantastic song/performance - I really hope that Ren and Chinchilla see this. I am sure they will appreciate your comments

[@Ole_Woodworm]

Both of them are clearly amazing as Solo Artists, but what they create together is beyond Magic !

[@jonasbravo7454]

At 11:00, they make a canon, for those who want to know, this is the name of the technique.

[@dannymartin208]

Chris, I knew this one would excite you. Have been loving all your Ren reactions. I’m sure chinchillas live version of Fingers will get you equally animated

[@margaretc5679]

Yes! 💯

[@Hundhammer]

+1 for Fingers live!

[@derekoliver5772]

A great and insightful reaction to a beautiful song.

[@WarpSkaven]

Got goosebumps the first time I heard this at that first rise from Chinchilla...from your reaction at that point, I'm not alone :)

[@brettgordon9956]

Simply the best vocal analysis on the net!!!! Thanks so muchhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!! keep doing what you do. Stunning analysis and music.

[@djgriffin66]

The reason he wrote this is why it resonates so much too..... true channeled energy. Have you checked out 'Crutch' ft Bibi yet?

[@RedNightmare757]

damn my guy! you got a set of pipes on you too!

[@karahgarrison3218]

This song is so beautiful. You should check out some of chinchillas solo songs. She has a live version of her song fingers that's amazing!

[@chrisliepe]

Oh, I've been diving in!!!

[@karahgarrison3218]

@Chris Liepe I love your reactions, can't wait to see more ❤️

[@lukewalton8745]

Ren and chinchilla are immense together. Thankyou for such a brilliant breakdown. This version is definitely my favourite

[@whiskeywagers6636]

These two harmonize like no other. Take notes Music Industry

[@smack_pop7]

Chinchilla has also an impressive background in music, if you look her up you will understand. Lots of work she has put and definitely is paying off in her talent, she is one amazing singer ❤️

[@CryogenicFire]

Every song that I hear of Ren's is my favourite, but this track ... this track holds a special place in my heart and I've never been able to articulate why until now. You hit the nail on the head; this is a hymn, a hymn to love and loss and grief, but a hymn nonetheless. Thank you for your wonderful reaction ❤

[@KatSnow11]

When these two sing, I forget about everything else. I’ve never been so captivated in my life. It’s an amazing feeling. ❤

[@kelleclark]

Her voice is angelic....

[@megarockfreak]

Thank goodness these brilliant singers didn't use pitch correction. They don't need it. Your comments are wonderfull and priceless. Thanks.

[@DVDFHardTarget]

What a reaction! Talk about breaking it down. Ren and Chinchilla are brilliant on their own, but together they are a gift from the gods.

[@Nonya12608]

That bit here they mmmmmmm into the oh, I can't breath, sounds like crying to me.

[@chrisliepe]

It totally does!

[@merchjt]

“Transparency”, great word choice at this moment

[@apexblyxx]

This Raaction is part of my Morning routine

[@elenaorujev3494]

How incredible is this song!!! I really appreciate your analysis - thank you!

[@bobbysneed9045]

I love Ren. I love Chinchilla. Together, I am blown away every single time. Love your reaction as always, thank you!

[@PeteAxeShields]

I always LOVE watching your reaction video's Chris. Your enthusiasm is so addictive and your break down of what is actually going on vocally is incredibly educational. Such passion for your craft is impossible to fake. You are so attentive to every single nuance. The most wonderful thing about you, though, as a vocal coach is ; even though you explain techniques, your focus seems to be more about expression of the self through the medium of singing, rather than simply striving for a technically wonderful vocal. The emotion HAS to be as important as anything when we are critiquing that which is basically a form of communication. This is the reason why I, personally, have always gravitated to the singer who can convince me he / she means every word, as opposed to someone who merely has a beautiful voice. When we are graced with the two elements in total unity, our very souls are touched so deeply. 🙏 Thank you Chris x

[@maximus6622]

The last line where Ren sings about his friend Joe Hughes, wow, really shows how much he misses Joe, even after many years, heartbreaking. Beautiful song from two special artists, great breakdown Chris ❤

[@inatcacenco3006]

That was a great reaction, thank you!

[@aasouthern]

Ah, thank you for doing this one. Chinchilla is one of the most amazing singers I've heard. Her live version of "Fingers" is astonishing.

[@petermalin2675]

I agree 10000% , a must see.

[@annebiebrich9155]

They are on that same bridge ..........where the heartbreaking event occurred 😢

[@annaspurlock439]

I would SO love to see you react to Chinchilla’s VERO live performance of her song Fingers. It’s absolutely fantastic.

[@periplo]

I think he had an ear-gasm at 6:10 😂 And we all had, absolutely beautiful.

[@Whathappenedtome123]

I love your reactions more than some others. You fully understand the creativity behind Ren. So many just here a song with deep lyrics, but it's so much more than that! He has a creative way at telling these stories & makes incredible decisions musicly as well. Someone like you, who understands composition & how incredible his music is, is such a treat. Keep up the good work, thank you for the wonderful reaction!

[@gavinferguson]

so obvious to see how much real live perfomrances they have done

[@inheritmyshoes9559]

Wow youre amazing. Thank you.

[@cassidyequation1251]

big love from ren army spread da love

[@jonathanshoop8554]

You can feel his emotion in his voice due to this being about his close friend that took his own life😢 even sad...still amazingly beautiful

[@user-oc5dz1cu2j]

Crutch by Ren next please 🙏

[@Tessimistic420]

💯❤️💯 Agreed #Ren

[@user-oc5dz1cu2j]

There Ren's vocal open from the other side

[@pamelakgarrett993]

Thanks so much Chris for reacting to this song! You were obviously touched by the passion in the song! It’s my favorite REN song and he and Chinchilla are so amazing together!

[@juliannemil6158]

Your reaction sure optimizes the value of the performance in perfect blend. Now we have three artists collaborating.

[@kristineteall368]

The eargasims were honestly great! lol

[@iandavison3704]

Chinchillas song Fingers live version is a must

[@horsehollerer]

I never liked the idea of picking favorite songs and favorite performances, especially when an artist has such a diverse catalogue of high-quality work like Ren does. And yet, for several weeks now, "How To Be Me (Live)" has 100% been my favorite song and performance. No, not just by Ren and Chinchilla ... by anybody, anywhere. And Chris, what you did at 12:40 might now be my favorite reactor moment, too ... thanks for your brilliance and your passion!

[@chrisliepe]

You're so welcome! Thanks for watching and appreciating these two artists along with me!!

[@horsehollerer]

@@chrisliepe RenChillLiepe is a golden vocal triumvirate for the ages. Cheers!

[@inheritmyshoes9559]

What a voice you have

[@Francesca-ui9vi]

So brilliant to hear your total admiration of this utter masterpiece, not only in songwriting but their performances too. It is completely sublime.

[@tinamoore4310]

I’ve never heard this song. Great reaction. Rip, mom.

[@Bearlissimo]

6:10 It was at this point that Chris had an Eargasm on Camera! 😂❤️

[@Bearlissimo]

6:23 ohhh.... And another 😂😂😂❤️💀🫠

[@Tessimistic420]

😂👍💯❤️

[@analisasmith7927]

🤣👌

[@Peacetrain66]

Makes me tear up every time😢you can feel it deep in your soul.

[@stampandscrap7494]

Just awesome everything he does, from who he works with, to what he creates

[@seserta1]

Everytime I listen to this song, it brings tears into my eyes and chills all over my body. Their performance, their autenticity, the rawness plus the story behind it... It´s amazingly beautiful!

[@nidaladil4150]

That was amazing. Great vocal analysis ❤❤ What I like is that, this performance was very well engineered yet exuding emotions at the same time. Ren is a smart dude

[@timothyjohnart]

I hope @RenMakesMusic gets to see this reaction...it is brilliant

[@Lspace-lq7ri]

Those nails are weapons.

[@claudiarovers9787]

So amazing seeing your connection to the music! I came here via the Charasmatic Voice. You respond like her, with kinestetic reactions to performances! Loving it! And yeah, they are that good! 💜💜💜

[@chrisliepe]

Welcome to the channel! So glad you're enjoying the videos! Elizabeth is great to work with :)

[@claudiarovers9787]

@@chrisliepe yeah I can see it in your interactions. Keep doing what you are doing and I will keep soaking up the knowledge and entertainment 💜

[@stevewallace8328]

Im totally amazed by there talent so unbelievable plus she is so beautiful

[@ms.lisamarie82]

I absolutely love your channel. I truly have the upmost respect and faith in you as a human being for this reason. Your channel and brand had been based primarily on vocals through song yet you continue to use your platform to celibrate Ren's rap and allow it to shine just as bright as a power ballad and always make it a point to showcase his incredible talent. The world needs more positivity and people like you. He has become important to all of us and seeing large platforms giving his art the love it deserves is beautiful. ❤

[@mrsmith6763]

Simply......"yes" 😁💯

[@Simeneri]

How has Chris not analyzed/reacted to AURORA yet? He’ll love it I’m sure!

[@stephenpodeschi6052]

Great in depth reaction cheers , Ren ,Chinchilla & his friends are all talented and are a beacon of light in these dark days post Covid......

[@sillykhuny2356]

i have seen every reaction from rens masterpieces and must say great job.

[@bradprice4225]

Your awesome girl!!!! Keep on keeping on!