WHAT IS HAPPENING?? Vocal Coach & Songwriter React to Ryan Gosling - I'm Just Ken (Song Analysis)

[@throga]

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[@gypsywoman9140]

This isn't just a song; its a journey towards self-acceptance

[@throga]

We definitely understood that better after seeing the movie and putting the song in context :)

[@ashleesaavedra4740]

This took me out 😂

[@areafurrynone1913]

@@ashleesaavedra4740A song took you out of the BARBIE movie 💀

[@gxlden_cookie8]

@@areafurrynone1913werent they talking about the comment

[@sallyhelmick9107]

Love Ryan singing…very entertaining

[@SoundSista222]

I think its a great song but i really hope they release the full dance video with the song as without it the full genious of it doesnt work. Its becoming iconic but imaging grease lightning without ever seeing the full routine its not really going to be understood the same way

[@throga]

We're hearing that from everyone! We definitely need to go see the movie to get the full scope of the song :)

[@petraw9792]

Would've been a massive spoiler to show the fight.

[@jenniferhiemstra5228]

@@throga You absolutely do! This movies honestly unironically quite good, and fun as hell!

[@throga]

We watched the movie and just posted a PART 2 reaction video! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqrSkpijlr2KbqM

[@evelyn2307]

I’m sure they will ones the video is out & I really enjoy this part of the movie 😂 plus I was surprised Ken was the villain. Ryan Gosling is the perfect Ken in my opinion. Ken-enough 💪🏻✌🏻

[@flofee]

It’s a rock opera, it’s like a Bohemian Rhapsody for Millennials

[@NereaBrecht_rtist]

Nope, actually kids born after 2000 are called Gen Z. So it's not for Millenials...

[@flofee]

@@NereaBrecht_rtist Actually, it’s the Millennials who grew up playing with Barbies and are all about the Barbie hype. Gen Z are more likely to spend their day on Tik Tok than watching a Barbie movie.

[@NereaBrecht_rtist]

@@flofee but we are talking about these song and the movie, not about the Barbie doll. This song it's made in 2022-2023, so it's wrong to say that is a Bohemian Rhapsody for Millennials.

[@BoilingHotCoffee]

@@flofeeokay wrong again, the youngest gen z is 13 years old now. TikTok in its current state has only existed since 2018. And the vast majority of its users have joined after the pandemic kicked into full gear. So no, they did not “grow up” with TikTok

[@gr1mreap3rz15]

​​@@flofeehi, uh, gen z here (i was born in 2003). i grew up w barbies, lol. the youngest gen z are like 13 by now, you're thinking of the next generation down. tiktok wasn't a thing til i was 15 lmao.

[@marieq9936]

"Man, I never realized how tough it was to be Ken!" And now we know, after 60 years. Ryan Gosling did a good job with this song.

[@throga]

Yeah, he really did an amazing job!

[@Rugelacharugula]

Ask women seeking higher wages or employment. We’ve been in that position for awhile.

[@merkinidgit]

@@silentwater79That was actually a significant part of the movie. The patriarchy affects men and women just differently.

[@flugsven]

@@silentwater79 It's a lot easier without the patriarchy. Sharing the economic burden, sharing taking care of the kids (gives the fathers a deeper connection to them) sharing the work load at home in general. Makes men more relaxed, and in touch with themselves. Young men have a very different approach to this than their fathers have, at least where I live. (Sweden)

[@kjn410]

They killed it with this song. The 80s vibe to it brings in just the right amount of drama. Ryan was phenomenal. Clearly he’s not just Ken.

[@KitsukiiPlays]

He’s Kenough

[@EmmarainePink]

He IS Ken, because Ken is phenomenal, because he's Kenough.

[@blissfullycat02]

Hearing it without having seen the film is insanity... it fits SO well into the scene but out of context its like musical whiplash lol There is a touch of Zoolander in it, definitely, but its far deeper than Zoolander was in the end.

[@throga]

Musical whiplash is a great term!! Haha yes we definitely need to see this song in context with the film.

[@karimajor1165]

So so so good - Ken is my favorite part of the movie and I grew up loving Barbie, Skipper, Allen and Ken

[@cherylesbenshade9331]

I saw the movie and loved this song. You really do need to see the movie to truly appreciate the emotion everyone puts in to the performance. Ryan Gosling's voice was perfect for this song. He was Ken.

[@throga]

@@cherylesbenshade9331 we just saw it and posted a Part 2 review! Such a great song and movie :)

[@cherylesbenshade9331]

I'm glad you both saw the movie. Enjoyed your Part 2 review.@@throga

[@PeaceLoveDolls]

They better have this song performed at the Oscars. It is epic.

[@TimThat]

This would be SO GOOD.

[@silverkyre]

So many people would actually wat h the oscars just to see this song performed

[@yoonahkang7384]

ong that has to happens

[@sharonkendell-j4r]

yay ❤❤

[@johnblack3204]

It was glorious

[@bookwyrm8181]

His high note at the end was unexpected and glorious

[@throga]

agreed!

[@cgb1505]

Loved it

[@Katya_Lastochka]

It was sublime.

[@Zappbrannigan83]

Apparently Slash worked on the song. Ken's fur coat is a nod to Stallone. And also, Ken's name is written on his black leather fanny pack in the Metallica font... thats so f*kin cool man. Loved it.

[@throga]

haha that is awesome!

[@lalathestylist]

He also had a headband on 😅

[@Zappbrannigan83]

@@lalathestylist Kobra Ken

[@kellymcphaul2793]

People seem to be confused on these points lol

[@MikeTheYokel]

Also Wolfgang Van Halen and Josh Freese (new Foos drummer). Thats a pretty stellar collection of musicians

[@vickypoole9066]

You had to be there! In the movie the dance scene and the song was FABULOUS! I'm 70 and this is the FIRST time I've been to the movies in 10 YEARS - I begged my granddaughter to go again JUST so I could watch that song/dance again. I've watched every clip on You Tube - I want to save the whole scene and watch it again and again.

[@throga]

We are going to watch the movie and post our thoughts - visual context is clearly needed! lol

[@hellopeople6138]

I’m so happy you enjoyed it so much! I’m 19 and I loved the movie so much, I cried a lot. I’m seeing it again, this time with my mom.

[@anastasiakann3428]

I went twice for the exact same reason 😊

[@emmerile]

I watched it the first time with my mom, she loved it, I watched it yesterday with my friend who was blown away by Ryan Gosling's Ken even though she usually can't stand him, and another friend hasn't seen it yet... I guess there will be a third time for me haha

[@fortmacmom3122]

I’m 57 and I’m with you. Fabulous

[@therattusrattus]

id say the song is all over the place without the accompanying scenes in the movie; in the cinema it didn't seem out of place at all but for the disembodied song they have to chop parts of it together. i found it weird in hindsight too lmao

[@throga]

You bring up a good point! I bet if we saw the choreography and storyline as it was happening it would flow much better :)

[@Phelie315]

@@throga in the cinema I was basically on the floor laughing the entire song :D

[@therattusrattus]

@@Phelie315 definitely felt the kenergy

[@Emihasdreamstoo]

Even when I was watching it during the movie, it felt like it didn’t fit into the movie at all-

[@spartanK42]

@@Phelie315 I loved how the whole musical number just kept escalating in ridiculousness lmao.

[@angyliv8040]

Ryan is a musician and plays several instruments. He has a band and he made an album. And I love the retro style it has.

[@throga]

I had no idea he had a band - we will have to check that out!

[@angyliv8040]

@@throga yes, it’s called “Dead man’s bones”.

[@throga]

We just watched the film - Push was my favorite song!! Here’s a PART 2 our our reaction: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqrSkpijlr2KbqM

[@Aqualyra]

​@@throgait's like low-fi goth mashed up with doo-wop, but they add in a kids choir.... Pretty unique. Kind of Tom Waits vibes, as well.

[@l.g.2888]

​@angyliv8040 Every time I'm reminded that Dead Man's Bones is Ryan Gosling's band I get whiplash and then immediately forget I ever knew that fact. 😂

[@Medra207]

Oh let's just face it! Ryan Gosling was born to play this role! (along with Margot Robbie as Barbie) I think he proved he wasn't too old to play this role. He's multi-talented.

[@sharonkendell-j4r]

He was fabulous , his innocence love for Barbie, just crack me up

[@Denes2005]

It was produced by Mark Ronson, i don’t even know why anyone is surprised this is a masterpiece

[@throga]

He nailed it!

[@dancechica]

Funny thing was he wrote it as a joke and didn't expect Greta to use it

[@yoonahkang7384]

omg now I get it

[@flor9389]

He got Josh Freese (drums), Slash (guitar), and Wolfgang Van Halen (guitar)

[@nikkiberns1365]

I heard in a Did You Know trivia video that Mark Ronson wrote it as a joke for Greta, who actually liked it and sent it to Ryan, who went NUTS for it and made it the dramatic rock opera interpretation it is now. Which blew Ronson away with surprise 😂

[@throga]

that's awesome!!

[@mothralord1709]

They literally rewrote and adjusted parts of the script to accomodate the song 🤣🤣

[@melissapatterson3218]

The difference between an artist who acts and someone who got into acting because they looked good enough 👏👏👏

[@HRHDMKYT]

I think it even won an award. Golden Globe? Oscar? Something. Just hilarious.

[@susancherry5203]

Ryan Gosling is beyond great in Barbie. He is just as great in La LA Land.

[@elpepe4445]

This must win best original song in the next Academy Awards!

[@bellsthesultana]

I cannot recommend enough that you guys watch this scene in the movie, my friends and i were all puzzled when we found out Ken would have a solo but then as we watched the scene my friend let out "this is a fever dream but like an amazing fever dream? I still can't believe they went for it and that i'm liking it" lol Also, little nods to Grease and Singing in the Rain in the movie, if you guys like musicals

[@throga]

haha that's great! And yes, we both are into musicals as well... perhaps something to react to as well. If we can find something we haven't seen yet!

[@bellsthesultana]

@@throga oh hell yea, i cant wait to see your next videos!

[@kellymcphaul2793]

Total fever dream lol

[@kaelosinjin3557]

Glad I wasn't the only one to notice Singing in the Rain.

[@throga]

We followed your advise and watched the film! Here’s a PART 2 of our reaction: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqrSkpijlr2KbqM

[@heathertimothy5571]

I saw this movie for the 4th time yesterday, and hearing this song again makes me want to go for a 5th. It drives me nuts that they don't have the full scene online. It's amazing. It makes so much more sense when you see the entire production.

[@throga]

It's sooo good! We went and watched the film afterr doing this reaction video and posted a Part 2 as well at kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqrSkpijlr2KbqM

[@TexasCat99]

I saw it today. Never wanted to see a dumb "barbie" kids movie. But it was recommended by many people, even thou I'm a guy (I have sons, nope from them) - and I loved the movie. This is the best song (Billie is great of course). Such simple words with important meaning.

[@Jackiedyk]

You people are making me want to see this movie? I was so against seeing it.

[@heathertimothy5571]

@@Jackiedyk I've now seen it five times, and I'm trying to convince my husband to go. It's really not anything like you think it's going to be.

[@Jackiedyk]

@heathertimothy5571 Yeah I was so against seeing it. I was getting tired of seeing all the barbie and pink stuff. But I really like ryan gosling. I was a little obsessed with la la land recently . Just kept playing those songs over and over again. I think i'm going to Have to go see it.. I know for sure my man would not like it. He can't stand Any movie where they start singing...

[@debbyszatmari7899]

Oh you must see this movie to get even more appreciation for Ryan’s performance in this song. I have become utterly obsessed with it, absolutely rock opera feel. I hope it wins awards.

[@throga]

we watched it and posted a Part 2 reaction video!! haha its was great!

[@temetnosce888]

​@@throga Looking forward to seeing Part 2! You guys should pin a comment of your own on this video saying you watched the movie and posted a part 2, and include a link to that vid, so people can funnel from here to there!

[@Crafty_Spirit]

I love the bombastic composition of this song and the shifts in musical style. In spirit it reminds me of my favourite Prog Rock bands of the 70s and Queen, too. And Ken is just so relatable. Feeling so badly treated by fate, and craving someone else´s attention, experiencing frustrations of desire. A pinch of comedy is in the vocals, however outshone by a tenfold passion and self-compassion. Marvellous.

[@throga]

thank you for the comment - we agree!

[@stephcoker]

You hadn’t seen the movie and first comment is “I never realized how hard it was to be Ken” - sounds like they captured the story completely in the song! Thanks for doing this!

[@throga]

The song was so good we went out and watched the movie! Part 2 reaction video is out now :) thanks for the comment!

[@meredithsutton1485]

Love your thoughts! The musical interlude is a dance sequence in the movie, so I found it less jarring in context. Without the dance in front of me, it definitely feels a bit off--but still pretty in line with all the 80s-rock-opera vibes. I was definitely worried that Ryan Gosling's voice would sound overproduced, maybe the fit the polished, plastic Barbie aesthetic. Instead, I'm thrilled to hear how raw he sounds when he sings. It really does give weight to the song, reflecting Ken's turmoil and growth. (Go watch the Barbie movie. It's a lot of fun!)

[@throga]

Thanks for the comment - we couldn't agree more! And will do :)

[@TexasCat99]

This song wasn't supposed to be in the movie, and its Oscar worthy! (wiki) Mark Ronson recorded a demo of "I'm Just Ken" and sent it to director Greta Gerwig, although he wasn't expecting it to be included in the film. Gerwig, however, loved the song and played it for Ryan Gosling, who plays Ken. Gosling stated that it affected him "deeply" and asked if he could perform it in the film. Gerwig had to rewrite an important scene in the film to accommodate the new addition. This song works on so many levels for men. It's simple, and even guy-stereo-type "And I'm great at doing stuff" - Guys do have feelings, and on so many of us keep those inside. Expression of pain, and depression = shame. Crying = weakness. ugh. Crying is a release, and holding that it - hurts us. The song is great, but its too short. The Barbie Movie is NOT about toys... and hopefully Mattel does NOT think the other toy/board game movies will become hits. We do NOT need a movie about UNO or Magic 8 ball. They were lucky to get Greta Gerwig and kept their hands off. The movie is the perfect balance of comedy, silly and serious. That is mad skills.

[@throga]

Thanks for the insights! Yeah it's a great song, and they obviously made the right move by adding it to the movie!

[@straak]

It's called "KENERGY!" guys.

[@bgosl]

Love the fact that you let good portions play before pausing and commenting, sooo many KZbinrs will pause every damn 3 seconds to the point where you lose all track of the music😅 This song is really a lot, and Gosling went really far with it - it does deserve the full context of the movie though, so I’d recommend watching the whole thing✌️

[@throga]

We really appreciate the feedback and will continue to keep that pacing in mind :) And I agree, I'm sure when we see it in the movie it will flow much more!

[@twinEAH]

Great analysis. I loved it. I love this song but especially Ryan Gosling's performance. It was excellent. So believable. It surprisingly really tugs at the heartstrings.

[@throga]

Thank you - we agree!

[@HollyRobertsMusic]

I'm basically addicted to this song which is why your video appeared in my KZbin algorithm 😅

[@throga]

Well I’m glad you found us Holly! We are fans of this song now too and seriously need to make time to go and see the movie! Haha

[@dorianr4770]

I absolutely adored how Johnny -without having seen the movie or heard the song before - just heard seconds and was able to plunk out part of the piano part. I love people who can do that, that's awesome.

[@throga]

It amazes me EVERY time he does it!! lol

[@kellymcphaul2793]

He is so talented and has numerous musical endeavors. I’ve been jamming this song since it came out.

[@myturn926]

Ngl i got plenty of queen vibes from this song. This is something freddie mercury would create

[@throga]

I can see that!!

[@kellymcphaul2793]

He would fucking love it!

[@flofee]

It gives me Bohemian Rhapsody vibes!

[@Boykotron]

So AI cover is coming

[@marie-ie5no]

CAN YOU FEEL THE KENERGY

[@TabbyeLynne]

I'm begging you to go watch the movie while it's still on theatres, not only is the song a lot less jarring with context but it's also an excellent movie

[@throga]

So many people are telling us this…. Think we need to make it happen and report back!

[@throga]

Thanks for nudging us to see the film! We just posted our final thoughts after seeing this song in context - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqrSkpijlr2KbqM

[@amandalong220]

The fact that they keep using such quintessentially "masculine" references means that Mark Ronson + co. hit the nail on the head when creating this song. (Meatloaf, Metallica, Rocky, "I just want to hit a slab of meat or something.") Just wait until these guys see the movie! It just fits so perfectly! LOL

[@throga]

They absolutely hit the nail on the head! We watched it and even posted a part 2 react video :)

[@cas9065]

I so want this song to win an Oscar.

[@saamori2484]

This was an excellent reaction video. I look forward to more. Ryan gosling did an amazing job. That song was all over the place but makes since in context with the movie.

[@throga]

Thank you!

[@cathyortiz1280]

Feels weird to hear it outside of watching the movie. In the movie, it makes sense & is great! It is like a rock opera song.

[@clairekane4157]

It's a masterpiece & RG needs an Oscar ✌️

[@mrsfahrenheit]

the song really gives me Meatloaf on one hand but on the other Queen vibes as well with the whole changes in style in one song almost from ballad to rock to 80s to almost musical theatre again love it😂

[@kellymcphaul2793]

Also Slash played the guitar solo lol

[@ShinobuWakuWaku]

It's amazing how this song might seems stupid but when you'll analise lyrics and the whole movie, you see how deep meaning all of this has

[@Sassyglbeauty]

Did no one else pick up the Monty Python part of the video? Where they are pretending to be on horses? Lol. The video is just genius. It takes so many different iconic films and pays homage to them!

[@throga]

haha that's great!

[@citylily]

Actually thought they were doing Psy's dance from Gangnam Style but either way the having a horse was important to Ken. ❤😝😂

[@throga]

@@citylily Yes it looks like they used Gangnam style intentionally mixed with holding a horse's reigns! haha

[@throga]

The scene with the horses was hysterical!! We just watched the film and posted a Part 2 reaction :)

[@Sassyglbeauty]

@@throga lol. Awesome! Just watched! Appreciate ur remembering my little comment. Lol.

[@trudymeans3520]

I loved it! (Surprisingly.) He also sings "Push" which I hope they re-release as a single. Barbie has her own turn with "Closer I am to Fine". All in all, a fun movie made even better because of the music. Thanks for the reaction. It's always fun to hear what real musicians think of things like this.

[@throga]

Others have brought up “Push” as well - we may need to check that out!

[@throga]

Just saw the film and I agree that Push should be it’s own release!! Here’s a PART 2 reaction: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqrSkpijlr2KbqM

[@Mulbert]

His cover of Push is on the Best Weekend Ever edition of the album! His "I wanna take you for ghuhraunted" is iconic 😅

[@throga]

thank you :)@@Mulbert

[@cerka27]

Johnny is so talented. I love that he can play it by ear. This was a great song and a great movie. ❤

[@throga]

Thank be seen him do that for 25 years now and it always amazing me!

[@yoonahkang7384]

those are years of practice

[@Katsu_ragi]

Shirley Jones was definitely feeling the Ken-ergy. She wanted to go out and hunt!

[@throga]

hahaha for sure!

[@serenitysfirefly]

I was not expecting mullet rock in Barbie! This song definitely gives me Kansas and Aerosmith vibes , with a cheeky nod to the opening of Aha's "Take On Me" around 5:00 .

[@RFDeStefano]

I love this song! Ryan is an amazing artist!

[@bleachwolf6936]

SAY IT WITH ME > KENOUGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@throga]

Hahaha

[@Overprotected1111]

I love this song!!!!! Best lines!!! “Why can’t she see she man behind the tan hand fight for me!!!” AND “I’m just Ken I’m good enough! And I’m great at doin’ STUFF!!!” THE BEST!!!!!! 💯💯💯❤🎀💄💋👠🛍️ CAN YOU FEEL THE KENERGY????????!! Lol - GOOD STUFF GUYS!!! (Oh n SLASH contributes to this fantastic piece of art pie!!!)

[@throga]

Great comment! Thank you :)

[@BboyKeny]

It's my new personal theme song. Since people call me Ken.

[@denisadellinger4543]

It is a really catchy song and I've had it on my mind for three days since I saw the movie.

[@Angelica_Rodriguez39]

I didn't realize Ryan could sing, so this was a welcome surprise -- he did so well with the song and the role in general. I LOVED the campiness of it in pairing with the scene itself.

[@areshi4470]

This is great, I’m excited to see more reaction from y’all!! 🥰

[@crystalward1444]

It's actually Slash because Top Gun plays influence briefly (pardon the pun) on Ken.

[@botswana46]

I love that his 🐈 is named Shirley Jones!

[@throga]

Shirley Jones is the highlight of every video she’s in!

[@ravenofthewild]

As a non musician watching Johnny hear something for the first time and then play it perfectly just from hearing it blows my mind. What a gift to have...kuddos. And a fun reaction. Thanks 🙏

[@AS-010o0]

Yes, this is the song u wanna listen over and over again and the more you listen, the more you like it.

[@BarbaraMatteau]

Truth! I watch it almost daily

[@NellieMac35]

The Christmas version of this is brilliant! ❤

[@thestarkster9940]

Having seen the movie, I can't help but smile from the fist 5 seconds of this song. This part of the movie is just pure camp and delight for fans of classic/retro movies and music. Btw do you take reaction suggestions? If yes, please check out One Ok Rock "Take What You Want" live from Ambitions Japan Dome tour 2018. I'm interested in your reaction and analysis as a vocal coach. The band's vocalist is considered as one of the best rock vocalists right now. I'd put him as a spiritual successor of Chester Bennington, who is one of his biggest influences.

[@throga]

You sold me at "Chester Bennington"! I've just added this song and band to our reaction list! Thank you for the comment and suggestion - we look forward to checking it out :)

[@thestarkster9940]

@@throga I really appreciate it, man. Looking forward for your reaction!

[@yoonahkang7384]

I get the magical chills with this song (musical orgasms) and I dont even understand why

[@sailingsam3815]

I hope it gets an oscar nomination😅

[@ruthbennett7563]

I hear a bit of Elvis Costello’s style in Ken/Ryan’s vocal performance, especially in the « blond fragility ». I think you’re on to something when you mentioned that it feels like a montage/pastiche of styles, with different pop icons’ vocals referenced.

[@throga]

cool reference!

[@mainaheart99]

I think it's important to know that Gosling has a history in music. I didn't even know it was him at the time I fell for "Dead Man's Bones"!

[@mimisheean3411]

I think the song is brilliant and Gosling’s depiction is perfect!!

[@potato-whiz]

I remember when La La Land came out and they made the weird award-fodder decision to act like Emma and Ryan had never sang in their life and couldn’t carry a tune before the movie when that’s just a well documented lie. He was in the Mickey Mouse Club as a kid, lol. I was surprised to hear how powerful and just good his voice actually is when I saw Barbie. I feel like he never shows us that side of his voice. He sounds fantastic.

[@redangel169]

The movie is great satire and all the actors completely sell it. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

[@AsianTrix]

“Rock Opera” That’s a great way to describe this. Very Rock of Ages montage.

[@kmagslove3983]

Once you see the movie, it will become your favorite tune.

[@throga]

It was great - we watched it and then posted a Part 2 reaction! lol

[@LindaSesker-f4i]

I love Ryan Gosling! Great, funny man& partner & Dad

[@meowmirrr]

this movie is very much early 2000s humour. Highly recommend!

[@Evergreenandmyrtle]

Priceless to see men’s reaction to this song!

[@kikif6091]

ive always been so jealous of people who can hear a song once and be able to just play all the right note on the piano. so the guy on the right doing it so well with the piano and guitar really makes me upset.

[@throga]

Johnny is an incredible musician! He started playing piano when he was four and raised in a very musical family - practice and encouragement goes a long way!!

[@BboyKeny]

I've also always been incredibly impressed by that skill. I can whistle it after hearing a song, then I whistle the song while finding the keys on the piano. Maybe after practice I can find the keys faster and whistle in my head. And that's just the melody...

[@Ari_014]

Loved the cat's reaction-!!!! 🥺💖

[@KnarfStein]

The entire 5 min sequence alone is worth the price of admission!

[@ctndiaye1]

You have to see the movie

[@throga]

we will this weekend and will post our thoughts after having seen it!

[@nizhoni26]

Ryan Gosling sang and danced alongside Justin Timberlake, JC Chasez, Britney Spears, and Christina Aguilera as a kid in the Mickey Mouse club. He and Keri Russell have worked as quite successfully as actors as adults but his singing and dancing is definitely good to have been cast alongside that bunch. He just did such a good job getting away from that teen pop star image that everybody forgets where he came from.

[@FerylMusic]

A Pinker version of Zoolander!!! You’re not far off. There is a fight scene… you guys are gonna love it. I’ve seen it twice. It’s also got some beautiful song writing and amazing production. I wish I was Ken.

[@throga]

We just posted another video after seeing the film! lol It was great!!

[@FerylMusic]

@@throga you legends

[@monicamerle1417]

Meat Loaf! How didn't I realize that sooner? 🤔 Thing is, I saw the movie twice but this is the first time I listen to the song in isolation. It has a very 80s soft rock style, very Meat Loaf indeed. I've been wondering why Ryan sounded so different in "Barbie" compared to "LA LA Land" and you just gave us the answer 😁

[@throga]

Glad you enjoyed the reaction - thanks for the comment :) We just watched the film as well and posted a Part 2 lol

[@jazziered142]

He was at his Mojo Dojo Casa House. So yeah, Karate Kid!

[@ebbanzai]

I loved the Meatloaf reference. Jim Steinman's songs were so operatic and while I watched this movie I told my friend "I can't wait to see this on Broadway."

[@throga]

YES!! Never even thought about that - this will DEFINITELY go to Broadway :)

[@ladyj.9350]

It would be so good on broadway

[@isaactupou1914]

Happy I got to watch first reactions to this timeless masterpiece, goosebumps everytime.

[@fiwebster9814]

Brilliant that y'all made the Jim Steinman connection!

[@fondofbunny]

The song is meant to be utterly ridiculous. I mean, “I’m just Ken and I’m enough and I’m great at doing stuff” The lyrics and the music are intentionally over the top nonsense. He sings about his “virgility”and yet you don’t take note of the lyrics. It’s satire, it’s hilarious, and Gosling’s legit singing ability makes it more so. Go to the movie, guys.

[@throga]

We definitely picked up on the lyrics and balance of it all - we saw the movie and ended up posted a part 2 tract video as well! Great film.

[@ethernetgirl2001]

he said fragility

[@fondofbunny]

@@ethernetgirl2001 could be you're right, but virgility is pretty hilarious. Urban dictionary defs: Virgility One's ability to remain a virgin, either by choice or due to personal traits that ensure one's sustained virginity. or Virgility The quality of knowing you would be really good at sex, even though you are still a virgin (virgin + agility)

[@hatchet8720]

It’s made me love Ryan Gosling, never used to rated him as an actor, the song is a journey

[@janets.6383]

Saw the movie. Never made the Meat Loaf connection, though. Thought that was spot on.

[@SherylWoodhouse]

❤ this movie. It is history of Barbie, a fun and visual time with very deep meaning when audience members take the time to grasp all the concepts Greta was conveying. Kudos to Ryan to is a visual and audio delight!

[@PaullaFromCardiff]

The full dance along with the song is amazing! You guys chose the right song to premiere your show.

[@Alexus1138]

I'LL SEE YOU ON THE MALIBU BEACH

[@sadem1045]

It's an absolute work of art

[@zararobnett8284]

I know you can’t react to the full scene online for copywrite reasons but you gotta check it out in your own time. The music perfectly fits the over the top nature of the performance

[@Raina430]

Love your commentary in the first two minutes. You guys are great. Every word you said after he sang the first lines were perfect.❤

[@throga]

Thanks so much!!

[@briannemurdock4183]

Immediate like for Shirley Jones.

[@throga]

Oh I love this comment! Shirley Jones has an open invitation to every reaction video!!

[@Gun4Hire888]

I saw him do this at the oscars and i was blown away. I never thought i’d be singing “im just ken” when walking my dog. Can you do Farewell Transmission from Jason Molina? The song is pretty epic and the origin story is too

[@LeezPgh]

Good this movie was a masterpiece. And this performance.

[@evelynchew9590]

Thank you guys, this was great! I loved the movie and watched the song a few times over but not being musically trained I couldn't tell WHAT it was about it. Your analysis made it clear--I hadn't realised how complex it is musically in terms of how many genres and keys it was going through, and then ofc the raw human emotion and imbalances in his voice make it very real, which is an interesting counterpoint to the visual appearance of Ken who is halfway between plastic doll and vulnerable sensitive new age guy... Liked, subscribed AND rang the bell ;)

[@throga]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with the song and we’re happy to have you as a new subscriber!!

[@claudiakirschner8257]

It's such a great song, can't get it out of my mind for a month since watching the movie. This film made me a great fan of Ryan Gosling and I can feel the pain of Ken so much even as a woman. Actually, I'm more identifying with Ken in the whole movie instead of Barbie 😂.

[@theresemarkham9387]

The scene where the song is performed in the movie is awesome! I watched him on Mickey Mouse Club back in the day.

[@ELVISDINNERSHOW]

am i the only one who thought when the rock part came in that it sounded alot like ''A-HA - Take On Me'' ?

[@throga]

Yes the beat is very similar there!

[@TheDayDreamingOwl]

I hope yall get to see the actual scene or the full movie! Ryan Gosling was fantastic and this is my favorite scene in the film, and both him and this scene/song have cemented this film as one of my favorite movies of all time! It's an awesome movie and I hope to get to see it!

[@tr9066]

After the movie, this song stuck in my head and played over and over for a good week. Torture. 😂😂😂

[@no-ts4mo]

It's rare for me to hear a song and immediately love it! I mean it never happens. I love the very musical like change of rythm. And this ridiculous musical scene that makes it so funny! It's like accepting the kitch of this movie haha