This is one of my favorite performances of this artist. For some reason it's not as popular as "Nunchucks" for example, but in my opinion it's one of the most emotional and heartfelt songs. I remember the first time I listened to it, it made an indelible impression on me, I felt pain, devastation and loneliness.
I don't know if you have watched the prestage interview before or not...? He explains a bit why he performs the song this way. Basically it is about the struggles he had as a child from wanted to beloved but rejecting it at the same time. His parents divorced when he was very little and he grew up by his father who was often away for work. He felt very lonely and scared especially at night time. This song is a cover. He said it was very painful for him to rearrange this song because he had to recall his bad memories from the past. It is great to see an reaction to Hua Hua in english from somebody who speak chinese. Thank you.
no, no idea of the artist or the song or any other information. so my interpretation is purely based on what I'm hearing. but what you said makes sense. the song has a feeling of loneliness, pain and hopeless throughout the entire piece.
You can also find most of his Interviews and performances with eng subs on the channel Hua Chenyu Eng Subs. They also did the chinese translation for this video. So their translations are really good. Which is important because most of his songs especially his own compositions have really deep lyrics.
Hello! Glad you discovered HuaHua, he's my Nr1 favorite artist, never fails to convey his emotions. This song is originally from Cui Jian, HuaHua rearranged it his own very unique way. The lyrics strike close to his home, his parents divorced when he was very young and he was raised by his father, a very busy businessman always away traveling, HuaHua spent his days and nights longing for his return, refusing the love of sitters and family, this drove him close to breakdown. There's a pre-performance interview where he explains why he arranged this song this way and the message is, if you see lonely children like he was, give them love no matter what. HuaHua is one of the top Chinese artists, he's a very unique composer, an awesome singer, a very emotional performer. He's a rocker, rapper, can sing reggae, beautiful ballads and even operatic pieces. HuaHua has a very fair range, the range he needs to fit his music compositions, he sees his voice as an instrument and uses it to accompany the other instruments in his music. That's all what I like with him, he's very very different from Dimash, I think what they share in common is their charisma, but all HuaHua's music comes from within, whether he composes his own or rearranges a song and it's mesmerizing. I hope you will react more to him, I love all his songs but if you want to react to another artpiece, please check 7 Personalities, the video at New Year's Gala, Thank you! (Shared on FB group Hua Chenyu Foreign Martians)
Glad to see you reacting to Hua Chenyu. He is a very special and unique artist. He separates himself from the pack just by being himself. Noteworthy is that he composes and arranges his songs himself. So much talent and always a specific viewpoint. Much of it focuses inward. I’m really enjoying the journey discovering him. I hope you will do more as they are all quite different from each other. He’s broken many records in China for stadium shows, etc. You’re reaction was so insightful. I really appreciated your comments. Thank you for breaking it down and so look forward to you checking out more of our alien Hua Chenyu.
it is not just a song . It is musical art at its best. To me ,just like Dimash's performances there is drama, it tells the story and you don't necessarily have to understand the lyrics, the music by itself said it all. Thanks, another great video, and btw ...love your channel...very refreshing.
The texts are not important to me either. If I am moved by an artist who can convey what he wants to convey in various ways and not necessarily with words, this is a championship !!!
Hua Chenyu is an extraordinary artist, so much talent in vocals, musicianship, living and breathing the material and most of all, his song writing. Thank you for giving your in depth translation and analogy of the story, very deep. Hua Hua's music and his stage presence is mesmerising and I would love to see you do more reactions to him. There is no need to recommend any one song because whatever you choose, you can never go wrong with him. I've seen dozens of his performances and they are all great, particularly everything from Singer 2018 and 2020. I have been really enjoying your reactions to the phenomenal Dimash so please keep going with theses too👍❤
That you for reacting to Hua Chenyu. I never looked at the English lyrics to Fake Monk, but it never mattered. The feelings from the music are very powerful. Your interpretation seems very spot on. Please continue to react to Hua Chenyu.
Thank you for giving such an interesting comment and interpretation of this amazing performance. Just as I thought you would. Even if Dimash is my top favourite singer I adore Hua Hua who is such a versatile artist and composer and singer as well. He is the only rapper I listen to.. Most of Hua Huas songs are very complicated and profound, but to give his fans, the Martians, a possibility to singalong he has written some easier songs as well. I think Hua Hua is a master of creativness and, maybe not explicit in this performance but, he knows exactly how he wants it to sound AND look visually on stage. Please continue exploring his world!
Thanks to 华晨宇海外翻译推广小组(like a fan club) providing Chinese Subtitle. They translated very well! And I hope this will help spread the influential music of 华晨
Congrats u found Gem. He is now one of the top performer in China. Music composer whom called himself rocker.. King on stage but a humble shy guy off stage. He never fail to give surprises on each performance. His concert tickets sold out within seconds every year. React more n u wl know what i mean. Look forward to see yr next reaction on him. Good nite fm Asia.
With The Singer 2017, I discovered Dimash and with The Singer 2018, I discovered Hua Chenyu. Two young and wonderful artists! HuaHua won The Singer 2020!
Thank you for breaking down the lyrics of this song. His lyrics are slways deep, steeped in Chinese philopsophies and mythology. For westerners like me not so eady to fully understand. The song reflects his own struggle with loneliness. It is not his composition, but he did the rearrangement. He is crazy good at that. Huahua participated in 2018 and 2020. The last time he won the competition.
I am also from the west and I do not try to understand the depth of Hua's message. Honestly, it's enough for me to know that he knows what he wants to say. I don't have to understand it and it's still beautiful. :)
Welcome to Hua Chenyu! Thank you for reacting to him. And thanks for explaining the Mandarin title and lyrics, especially why this monk is "fake." I knew the general idea, but you said things I didn't know and helped me appreciate the song even more. Hua Chenyu's ability - and willingness - to convey darker, more complex emotions and be honest about his own darkness sets him apart from other singers. He also has light, upbeat, and fun songs, so don't be afraid to react to him. I subscribed for more Hua Chenyu reactions.👍
I enjoy your reaction/analysis so much. You have the most cerebral/artistic perspective I've ever seen among reaction videos. I'm a huge fan of Dimash who I believe is a rare prodigy and phenomenon. I also love the work of Hua Chenyu. He and Dimash know each other well from their work on Chinese television and they have a high respect for each other. For me Dimash and Hua are like orange & apple. They are similar in that they both "inhabit" the song and they both consider themselves to be "artists" first and foremost. They both are soft-spoken, respectful, and humble. Hua is possibly the greatest "performance artist" in the world. He paints a picture with music/words/sounds/acting & arranging.
An amazing performer, this was my first introduction to Hua Chenyu a few years ago and he blew my mind with this performance, although it was a different video than the one you watched. I've enjoyed pretty much everything he has done since then, so talented. Enjoyed your translation and reaction too.
Sorry that I keep commenting,, but your wonderful analysis keeps reminding me of what I think are important points. The incredible artistic achievement of Hua is to not only tell the story but also to create a vibe inside of which he tells the story.
Glad to see your reaction to my one & only favourite artist & appreciate ur interpretation as well.. Hua Chenyu is an artist who can bring me to the world of the song when he sing & touches my soul.. better still is he keep improving and always surprises me with different types of songs composed by him, the more I know about him, the more I adore him ❤️ this is his 2018 performance, check out his songs composed by him in his latest album (esp bull fighting & 7 personalities) . Tks again & pls react to more of his songs 😊
Thank you! I admire Hua, singer, composer, musician and very creative. Also very involved with his culture and the social differences and injustice in the world. Wow... I understand this song better...appreciated. 🙏🏻♥️
I thank you for explaining and interpreting the song so clearly. It's completely different from just reading the translation. For me, Hua Chenyu is one of the best artists after Dimash. He is a master at showing his songs the right expression and true emotions. Please also listen to the very sad song DAD I'M HOME.
Thanks for your reaction to Hua Chenyu (Hua Hua)! He is such a versatile & talented singer/artist/performer/composer. He can perform in many genres such as rap, rock and others. His music is so amazing & unique! Wish you can do more reaction to his music. 🌸🌸👍💪💞💖😊
Thank you for your reaction to Hua Hua! I especially like your insight as far as the lyrics. Regarding the comparison to Dimash, I feel that is like comparing your art to Basquiat...there is no comparison. You both have your own unique styles. Dimash is known for his voice which he has been working on since he was 5 and he still practices 3 hours a day. Hua Hua left his voice training in school because he felt he couldn't express himself the way he wanted to by using the methods he was being taught. Dimash expressed that to write music, one should study composition first. It's about structure for him. Hua Hua writes from his heart about what he observes in his life and the world around him. Dimash had a goal from the time he was a young child, to be on the stage. Hua Hua only wanted to play music and had to be convinced to share his music. Dimash grew up in a large family filled with love and an entire family surrounding him to help him achieve his dream. Hua Hua grew up alone, socially isolated, bullied, and with very little support. I followed Dimash to Hua Hua and, while I can fully appreciate Dimash's talents and I understand his followers, I have been drawn in to Hua Hua's music, personality, thoughts... There really is no comparison between the two other than they are both, along with a few other artists, bringing people together and spreading lots of love.
I thought that Hua uses what he learned and trained at school for art. That is, it is its base, but the most important thing is creativity and emotions! If I'm not mistaken, Hua also keeps practicing his vocals and the rest of his music. Exercise by exercise, but Hua strives for something other than Dimash in music.
@@HelenkaJ No, HuaHua has talked about it in interviews and its backed up by his vocal coach. He actually threatened to leave college if they continued to push him in practicing the traditional singing techniques. He would lose his love and joy in singing, he said and stop doing music. Of course he knows the «correct» method, he just ignores it. As he is composing, he is experimenting with vocal techniques to find the optimal sound to convey the very exact emotion. He says that if he cant, he will just drop the song and move on. HuaHua is composing because its a calling, not a choice. Dimash studied bel canto /Traditional western classical opera singing techniques + pop and jazz. HuaHua probably had some training in traditional chinese opera. Theres a very real risk that Hua will ruin his voice prematurely because of this. But he knows, and says if that happens he can take up fishing. 🤣 He wrote I dont care for a reason
@@CC-sr2ec You know I don't know everything. However, I still think that he has to practice traditional vocal technique all the time and that he creates differently, that's what he can choose now as a mature artist!
Hua Chenyu is one of the most unique artist in the world. His music usually has a deep meaning in life and expressing with a special way. The effect is more touching. His emotional expression is so real as if it came from his soul. He has many different sides for you to discover. More of him pls.
Hua Chenyu is definitely "next level". This performance is hauntingly beautiful... So wonderful seeing a great talent appreciating another great talent!! 😉💕
Hello, welcome to the music world of Hua Chenyu, he is not just a singer, he is also an artist, and his live performances are always amazing. I look forward to your reaction from Hua Chenyu.
When I saw you reacting to this I jumped immediately. Couldn’t wait to see your reaction. Your are a serious artist. I was not disappointed. I adore Hua Hua. What a bearing of soul.
Thanks so much for reacting to this amazing artist! I love that you understand Mandarin and are able to provide us with your interpretation of the lyrics. Besides just the lyrics of Fake Monk itself, there is a backstory of why Hua chose the song and why he performed it the way he did. With Hua Chenyu, the songs he chooses or his own compositions are often very deep and poetic. It is always filtered through his own life experiences, thoughts, and emotions. He sees his voice as an instrument to convey the message and emotions of the song. So he may use unconventional tones and vocals to express what he wants. He is a master of the stage, his performance mesmerizing. So very versatile, covers many different genres, sometimes within the same song (e.g. Nunchucks) Please continue to react to Hua Chenyu. This performance just touches on what he is capable of. Hua Chenyu and Dimash are both amazing artists; but they are very different from each other. Hua’s music and message speaks to my heart and soul!💗💗💗
agree with what you said. and for me Hua is the one who conveys feelings and emotions like no other. It can't even be compared to Dimash, even if I respect Dimash for his vocal technique ... that's all.
@@mirelahua6477 Dimash like Dimash, but he also puts some emotion into his songs. Ino he does it in a different and probably less emotional way. Dimash also has emotions, if he didn't use them in his songs he would be a "fake" singer. Every singer knows that technique is the basis and to appear on stage you have to show it in your own way. Technique is not enough! And Hua can convey what he wants very emotionally and well technically.
@@HelenkaJ Hua is a true artist, he has a great power to convey emotions even without lyrics. "Cancer" is a song like this. Hua's vocal technique is also something that other performers can hardly reach. I heard Hua for the first time in 2019, since then I listen to him every day.
@@HelenkaJ I avoid comparing Hua to another artist, not to bother, but I see that he is compared to Dimash by some reactors or by Dimash fans. Each artist has his own style, only their connection with fans differs, and the way they transmit their feelings and emotions.
So glad you are doing Hua. He is my favorite behind Dimash. He is absolutely brilliant. Please do Hua 7 Personalities. He is so unique. Dimash is one of a kind, no doubt. Hua can also sing ballads most beautifully. He is the only artist that can make me cry like a baby. His song Dad, I'm Home is absolutely brilliantly done and very difficult to hear. I cried the first time I heard it and I cry the 100th time I listen. His song Dear Friend which he sang as I understand it after losing a friend to cancer was done with such tender emotion that again, I am left crying for an hour. Like Dimash, I do know know sometimes what he is saying unless there are subtitles but his artistry makes you not care.
Thank you for the reaction, Hua Hua is an excellent performer. Please react to more of his songs, I'm sure you'll like them, they all have very deep lyrics.
Thanks for your interpretation. I'm glad you reacted to Hua Chenyu. He and Dimash are my favorite performers. Fake Monk is my favorite but Nunchucks and Nanping Evening Bells (duet with SuShiDing) is fantastic.
Thank you for reacting to Hua Chenyu. He is a musical genius. I hope you will watch him more. He and Dimash are my absolute favorites. I really love to hear your interpretation and thoughts on the songs.
Enjoyed your comments and interpretation. Probably very few or if not no one may meet Dimash’s vocals and moving performances. But Hua uses vocals and interprets songs with a more gut wrenching depth. I can relate to him more emotionally as he draws from his unpleasant childhood experiences. Hence his strong emotions to this song. Both are tops in their own stylistic ways.
I don't think it's fair to say he can't match Dimash's vocals, can't match range yes, but their vocals are such different styles you can't compare. It would be like comparing Axel Rose to Pavarotti, both have great voices but neither can sing like the other.
A great video on a much celebrated performance by Hua Chenyu. Always wanted to know the actual Chinese lyrical meaning. Thanks for the insight. There is a lot of PTSD, relatable to many in this world who are suffering from it. I can relate to this theme. Many have inner pain and conflict. Trying to escape from ourselves. I discovered Hua Chenyu about a year after Dimash. Very fortunate, he is a unique artist/composer. His other performances are very deep and moving. Similar effect as Fake Monk on the viewer would be: Dad, I'm Home I recommend Bullfighting, Mountain and Sea, Ordinary Path for emotional performances. Theatrics, Nunchucks *Singer 2018. Qi Tian, a main score for soundtrack of a Chinese action movie.
Thanks ❣ for reacting to Hua Hua, he is so unique. Thank you for giving more insight to this sad song. For me the song is all about a deep longing for love and belonging, but at the same time you have no choice but to reject these. This 'paradox' is because you reject yourself. PS the new MV of Dimash is coming out soon! Bit of a James Bond vibe, he is exploring!
Great reaction I always look forward to your reactions. Remember the name of the song is Fake Monk. I glad you stayed till the end I was fearful you would quit too soon. I’ve seen some reactors stop the video when the music stops or they think it’s the end especially for Dimash songs as you found out yourself people have to watch until the very end of the video. Again thank you for your reaction and stay safe.
Thank you so much! It is really interesting to listen to your reaction. Hua Chenyu is my number two after Dimash. I listen a lot to his duet with Sy Shiding Perhaps love (He was her mentor in that season of The singer) That is really special in many ways and I would like your interpretation of the song. Other songs I like very much are Nunchucks, Equal to heaven, Child and Ordinary path. Thank you again
Hua's performance with SuShiding 'Perhaps Love' was not in The Singer programme. That performance was in The Next programme in 2017 where Hua was one of the Judges & Mentor for contestants in the progamme. In the final round of the competition, each contestant (in this case SuShiding) was paired with Hua, her Mentor. This song was rearranged by Hua for the competition. You should watch this other performance by Hua & SuShiding in this same competition. ... Nanping Evening Bell, a song from the the 1960's which Hua also rearranges. With these 2 performances Hua helped Sushiding clinched 1st place in that competition Link for Nanping Evening Bells: th-cam.com/video/GvKzmSUOo88/w-d-xo.html
Oh wow! Thanks for your interpretation. Very interesting. I hope you consider doing more of Hua Hua as he is very prolific. I think you will enjoy many of his performances. I love his tone and performances so much. He is my favorite artist. Thank you for reacting to him and hope to see more. Best always, Barri
Hi. This is one of the most captivating performances I have ever seen. Hua Hua is a master in conveing emotions through music.He and Dimash are very different in style. (Hua Chenyu is basically a rock singer). Both are amazing artists. If you like songs with deep meanings you should check out his own compositions like Bullfighting (the MV has great visuals as well), 7 Personalities (New years gala) or his trilogy about mental health. I really want to love this world/Madhouse/Conversations with Martian Children . Also the 2 songs Sacred Tree/Arrival are connected. In the beginning of his career he was called a Martian/Alien because he was (too) different. His fans are called Martians/ET'S. Please react to more of his songs. Welcome to Mars 😃 I am from Germany and don't speak chinese but I love Hua Chenyu's music and listen to him every day for over 2 years now. It never gets boring.
Thank you a lot for the meaningful analysis! Hua Chenyu may not have the breathtaking vocal range and technique of Dimash, but he is a great performer and manages to get the song - both music and meaning straight to your heart. Hua Chenyu is also a great composer - he composes almost all of the songs he sings. Some are exceptions, like Fake Monk which he only rearranged, but he usually rearranges them beyond recognition. You may check some of his own compositions, like Equal To Heaven: th-cam.com/video/K1vOWnWzABY/w-d-xo.html I'm from Eastern Europe, and Hua Chenyu is one of my all time favorite musicians. My family and friends also like his music a lot, although he sings in Chinese, which is not a popular language here. Hua's works to me are the best proof that music is the best universal language.
I`m from Poland. I don`t understand Chinese and english (a little bit). I don't need a text understanding to love Hua's art. I don't need to understand his culture to love his art. What I was just paying attention to, if there weren't any excessively offensive and vulgar texts. I only understand the text in general, but I know that he doesn't use such phrases in general, but rather uses the better language!
@ Patrick Orobor , Hua Chenyu, (everyone calls him Hua Hua) is an incredible artist and he has so many amazing songs. He is also an incredible rapper & his although I don’t believe he fits perfectly into any particular genre, he does do quite a bit of Rock/Rap, You should definitely go check him out! Hua is one of China’s most popular musicians! I started listening to him in 2018 and although I don’t speak Mandarin I absolutely love his music and would really love to see him live but being as all of his concerts sell out within seconds, I know I would never be able to get tickets! Hua Hua jokes that he can’t even get tickets to his own concerts.
@@lisaroberts4391 For me, tickets are not even a problem now, hehe only distance and money for a trip to China. : D I know a Martian who has been to a concert every year since 2017, so it's somehow possible to get tickets. LOL
I want to thank you for this. I really enjoyed both the song and your comments after words. It is probably safe to say that I would have been missing out on this artist completely had it not been for your video here today. I always appreciate your pearls of wisdom. I most definitely am encouraged to hear more from Hua Chenyu. I would like to wait and watch with you, so to speak, so I will be patient, but I wanted to voice my agreement with your spoken desire to hear more of his works.
Thank you ... I often don't understand the lyrics of the song performed by Hua and I love him very much..almost like Dimash ... thank you for the great analysis, now I understand better .. greetings from Croatia
There are a lot of us out here who are delighted you have discovered Hua Chenyu at last. Fake Monk transfixes and shocks us into a world of loneliness. A sad soul exposed, glorious long ethereal notes that take the very breath out of him, and also us. An astonishing performance by a unique artist. Thank you for the clarity of your analysis, especially in the middle of the night! Please continue your Hua Chenyu journey. His creativity, versatility and stage presence will constantly surprise and delight you. Maybe go back to 2018 for Qi Tian, then forward to Madhouse and Seven Personalities. And if it all gets too heavy, treat yourself with Nunchucks. 🎶🎵 🇦🇺
It is very helpful to hear a person who speaks Chinese to react to Hua Hua’s videos d explain the translation into English from Mandarin I know can be difficult. I am going to get you some links to other songs. No, he does not sing like Dimash but did have Bel Canto training and wanted to sing popular music. Aside from this and there are other songs that showcase his vocal abilities, he can Rock out like the best icons I grew up with. These sings he did on The Singer 2018 I believe he said was the journey of the man, the person descent from a Child (one of the best songs) to a Tribute to Lesley Cheung who had taken his life because of his companion preference. There is so much to tell, Hua’s story of winning Super Boy at 23 in 2013 to how he sings in the present he sings Rock and he can sing very ethereal like an amazing song ARRIVAL. He sang in The Singer 2020 and he won. Rightfully deserved and he raps, like the best of them. His own way, so, please, please react to more, you will not be disappointed. He sang Fake Monk in Super Boy and it was with electric guitars and was not like this which fits the lyrics and meaning very well. The lighting was dim for a reason, like Bowie, his clothes are usually representative of the meaning of the song. Every song has a back story. As a person who wants to learn Mandarin, his pronunciation appears to be excellent. Along with The Singer, he did a Show called THE NEXT…..he was given a song he had 24 hours to rearrange the song. They were all amazing and too a song that was not very good, rearranged it, called it, MY SKATEBOARD SHOES, it has a lot of rap, it went to #1 on the Charts in China the next day. Hua & Dimash are both unique, have a strong work ethic and we are lucky to be around with them in this world.
Your insight into the language was wonderful. He had a sad early life and he deals with it through his music. More please.....and more Dimash and Zhou Shen. All great performers.
I love that you reacted to Hua Chenyu. Since I discovered it, I listen to it daily. You have to listen to other songs. I await your analysis of some of his lyrics. I saw all your reactions from Dimash. Another one of my favorites. But I have to ask you to turn on the subtitles. I need them! I am from Spain. I like your drawings. Also the one on your wall. All the best.
Please do more Hua Chen Yu reactions! I really recommend Ordinary Path, also from the The Singer. Also this is probably the best reaction I've seen to this song, because of the lyric breakdown and explanation. I also understand the song better now so thank you!
Yessss! I was hoping you'd react to Hua Chenyu. Many compare him to Dimash, I don't agree. I'm a huge Dimash fan, however HuaHua is actually better than Dimash as far as conveying intense emotion. It almost hurts to say this being as bit a D fan as I am, but I think it's actually possible that HuaHua is more versatile. I don't think he's as technically capable in some ways, but almost better in others. Basically I've stopped comparing them, because there is no comparison. This particular song is a work of art to me, it was shocking the first time I saw it and it left me a little stunned. Another intense one is Dad I'm Home, also Child is beautiful. I can't WAIT till you start reacting to other songs by him. Thank you for this! I was hoping you'd translate the lyrics again. The Chinese is so much more poetic when you translate it. I hope you had a good day despite the early start.
Thanks for reacting to HuaHua, the best singer, performer, and song composer in China I think. Please react to more of HuaHua. Child and Ordinary Path from Singer 2018. Seven Personalities (or Ge Tan) from Singer 2020. Thanks so much!
Wow, I love your reaction and interpretation. Thank you so much for your insight, it makes a lot of sense. I would be interested in your take on 7 Personalities or Madhouse.
I am so happy that you get to listen to His Chen Yu. In terms of vocal.. I guess you need to try more songs.. Hope you will try to listen to his other songs too be it from the 2018 performances or from his latest songs and I don't mind if you do more reactions of his performances too 😉
This was a great reaction. This was the first time for me watching Hua Chen Yu perform (I've only listened on Spotify until now). Even if it's very different I started thinking of Björk and Aurora, think it's because of the stage precence and the way emotions is conveyed.
His story is very interesting, since his participation in a contest called "Super Boy", where you can see a very shy boy, he almost seems a bit Asperger ... This video is from a contest called "Singer", I saw him doing things amazing turning songs into another show called "The Next" Now he's on a very entertaining show called Ace vs Ace. In 2014 he gave two concerts in Beijing, where tickets were sold out in less than two minutes each for 10,000 people. Its growth has been incredible! He is unique! Marvelous ! His talent is impressive, he composes, rearranges, his voice is soft and powerful. I am from Costa Rica and since I discovered him I cannot stop following him. I admire him too much, for being so young he is so focused, intelligent. I think he cannot be compared to Dimash, each one has his own style. Obviously Dimash's vocal ability so far is unmatched, but Hua Hua, as he is called, is also unique in his style ... his compositions of him are very deep. I love that he is always smiling. he transmits a lot of joy.
Hello, I met Hua and these wonderful talents through Dimash, as well as Terry Lin, Tengri, Super Vocal Boys, all sang with him and especially with Victor Ma "Wonderful Earth Song".
Very nice interpretation. You didn't need the coffee after all ☺️ I look forward to your interpretation of Bullfight and hope you are able to get away with reacting to the actual MV because Hua Chenyu had most creative control for the first time and the images amplify the words and the tenor of the song. Live performance is superlative, as well. 😉
Love your reaction and analysis. The contradictory emotion that motivate the path is quite tragic. I love Hua Chenyu, please react to more of his performances. From Singer 2018, I recommend "Child", "Ordinary Path", "Flammable and Explosive", "I Am What I Am", Otherwise, you should check out his performances on The Next! "Dad, I Am Home", "Nanping Evening Bell" and "Perhaps Love" featuring Su Shiding, "Idiot" featuring Ma Lu. 💖 I'am looking forward to your reactions!
I'm glad to see you reacting to this song. Yes, Hua is not really just a singer. He is a Performing Artist. The meaning of "Hua" is a "blossom" or "flower"(yes, I looked on line, correct me if I'm wrong) .... And, just like a beautiful exotic flower, he opens up to his audience with many talents. He is gifted in many ways. I hope he will stay this way.
Maybe he wants to be noticed so that others will see what he is going through and to care. He wants love and kindness and he wants help but doesn't believe that there is an answer for him within himself. He holds a tiny desperate hope that someone will save him... but he may disappear, he may die by his own hand or will die from hopelessness. This is about mental illness, maybe bipolar, depression. He is so lost and in so much pain that he only wants beauty and love to come his way, but has no energy or inclination to give any of this back. Thank you for your in depth thoughts and understanding.
Hua and Dimash are a significant upgrade from the trite played here on US radio. It’s a shame they aren’t among the biggest stars in the west. Hope that changes someday. The problem with the west is radio is driven by 16 year olds and less. True talent doesn’t make radio airplay.
Thanks for the explanation, very interesting! I listen more to Dimash but I genuinely respect Hua, his is an amazing artist, very versatile and talented and productive. He writes a lot of music himself. Try Nunchucks (cover, very different and fun) and I do like Madhouse.
This has what i have been looking for in regards to this artist. Because the translations dont completely come across the way they are intended you explained this perfectly. Please react to "Child" from the singer 2018. I would like to understand that song better. Great job!
I was looking forward to your first reaction to Hua Hua - as I had suggested - sensing you would be interested and touched by his sensitivity. Your video has exceeded all my expectations. Thank you so much for your wise, in-depth analysis of the lyrics. It is very useful for us who can only rely on the subtitles. If you would like to know more about his debut, (Super boy in 2013) have a look at his audition : th-cam.com/video/0csHdyb7gxQ/w-d-xo.html Can’t wait for your next video.
@@coachreenasharma Then do not wait, just discover. :) There is a lot to choose from - 4 albums and a few singles and many covers. On my TH-cam chanel you will find the original Hua chanel.
I appreciate your interpretation of the lyrics of "Fake Monk." So often with Chinese videos I wonder how true to the original are the English subtitles. It's a real privilege to hear a native speaker translate; I feel like your translation really caught the nuances that might otherwise have been missed. I'm an old man, and just recently discovered the artistry of Hua Chenyu and other Chinese artists; I'm glad I've lived long enough to do so.
If you have reacted to his Nunchucks, I didn't find it if you did . This song will show you all he really capable. Please, Thanks This young man is fantastic. He has his life together, he knows what he wants his music to do, he has made a life choice/decision , he's content & has a wonderful life. Keeping it real ✌ Love 💙❤ Akita, 🇺🇸 👵
What a first introduction to Hua Hua! I recommend "Nunchucks" first, "Ordinary Path" second, then "Child" if you want a Dimash feel, then "Dad I'm Home" from Singer 2018 (he took 2nd place to Jesse J - and won Singer 2020) for the deep side of Hua Hua. Secondly, there's no way to compare Hua Hua and Dimash. They are both masters within themselves on totally different planes. I prefer Hua Hua over Dimash, only I can take so much of the classical side of Dimash. Hua Hua is young, fresh, exuberant, and a masterful composer and singer. Hua Hua is a rap master. As a person of color, I'll admit that I like Hua Hua's rap over Black American Rap which I find vulgar. Hua Hua makes relevant social statements/awareness via his music, songs, singing. For non "Singer..." songs, I recommend "Nanping Evening Bells" and "Perhaps Love".
I love your interpretations and the depth of your thinking. The emotions expressed in this song reflect a lot of the sadness and disconnection existing in this world, and his whaling cuts me to the core. Thank you for appreciating art in its varied forms and for giving such a thoughtful analysis . Very very moving.
This is the most comprehensive explanation of the lyrics in this song I’ve heard. Especially with the most cultural insight. Thank you for sharing your insights. He did describe exactly this in an interview in a way. With some of his personal history. You should find that. ☺️🙏🏽
Thank you so much for your interpretation and analysis. Being able to understand and read the language and being familiar with the culture adds so much to what you say and you convey it very well. I have been listening to Hua Chenyu for quite a while and he fascinates me with his performances. Even though I don't understand what he is saying the emotions that come through are so impactful. I have, of course, seen the translations but I think a lot is lost in the translations......thanks for your input.
Hua Chenyu is too unique to compare him to any other artist. But if we're making comparisons, I think he is the absolute best c: You should check more of him, every single performance is a surprise. He's amazing. Seven personalities is my personal favorite (composed by him. Live performance of that song is mindblowing). Also, thanks for explaining the lyrics, I'm studying Chinese and listening to your translation was really interesting c:
Thank you so much! Your reactions are very sincere, deep and thoughtful. So interesting to listen to the comments of a person like you who is both a Chinese speaker and an artist . Hua is just amazing, Dimash is, well, he’s Dimash The Great 😊 , both are so unique. We are looking forward to seeing more your reactions 🙏
This is one of my favorite performances of this artist. For some reason it's not as popular as "Nunchucks" for example, but in my opinion it's one of the most emotional and heartfelt songs. I remember the first time I listened to it, it made an indelible impression on me, I felt pain, devastation and loneliness.
I don't know if you have watched the prestage interview before or not...? He explains a bit why he performs the song this way. Basically it is about the struggles he had as a child from wanted to beloved but rejecting it at the same time. His parents divorced when he was very little and he grew up by his father who was often away for work. He felt very lonely and scared especially at night time. This song is a cover. He said it was very painful for him to rearrange this song because he had to recall his bad memories from the past. It is great to see an reaction to Hua Hua in english from somebody who speak chinese. Thank you.
no, no idea of the artist or the song or any other information. so my interpretation is purely based on what I'm hearing. but what you said makes sense. the song has a feeling of loneliness, pain and hopeless throughout the entire piece.
Could you send a link to tose interviews please. He is so special.
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You can also find most of his Interviews and performances with eng subs on the channel Hua Chenyu Eng Subs. They also did the chinese translation for this video. So their translations are really good. Which is important because most of his songs especially his own compositions have really deep lyrics.
@@vijandrav.6095 Thank you so much. I have saved it. That was very kind of you. Cheers from Australia
Hello! Glad you discovered HuaHua, he's my Nr1 favorite artist, never fails to convey his emotions. This song is originally from Cui Jian, HuaHua rearranged it his own very unique way. The lyrics strike close to his home, his parents divorced when he was very young and he was raised by his father, a very busy businessman always away traveling, HuaHua spent his days and nights longing for his return, refusing the love of sitters and family, this drove him close to breakdown. There's a pre-performance interview where he explains why he arranged this song this way and the message is, if you see lonely children like he was, give them love no matter what.
HuaHua is one of the top Chinese artists, he's a very unique composer, an awesome singer, a very emotional performer. He's a rocker, rapper, can sing reggae, beautiful ballads and even operatic pieces. HuaHua has a very fair range, the range he needs to fit his music compositions, he sees his voice as an instrument and uses it to accompany the other instruments in his music. That's all what I like with him, he's very very different from Dimash, I think what they share in common is their charisma, but all HuaHua's music comes from within, whether he composes his own or rearranges a song and it's mesmerizing.
I hope you will react more to him, I love all his songs but if you want to react to another artpiece, please check 7 Personalities, the video at New Year's Gala, Thank you! (Shared on FB group Hua Chenyu Foreign Martians)
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Glad to see you reacting to Hua Chenyu. He is a very special and unique artist. He separates himself from the pack just by being himself.
Noteworthy is that he composes and arranges his songs himself. So much talent and always a specific viewpoint. Much of it focuses inward. I’m really enjoying the journey discovering him. I hope you will do more as they are all quite different from each other. He’s broken many records in China for stadium shows, etc.
You’re reaction was so insightful. I really appreciated your comments. Thank you for breaking it down and so look forward to you checking out more of our alien Hua Chenyu.
it is not just a song . It is musical art at its best. To me ,just like Dimash's performances there is drama, it tells the story and you don't necessarily have to understand the lyrics, the music by itself said it all. Thanks, another great video, and btw ...love your channel...very refreshing.
The texts are not important to me either. If I am moved by an artist who can convey what he wants to convey in various ways and not necessarily with words, this is a championship !!!
Hua Chenyu is an extraordinary artist, so much talent in vocals, musicianship, living and breathing the material and most of all, his song writing. Thank you for giving your in depth translation and analogy of the story, very deep. Hua Hua's music and his stage presence is mesmerising and I would love to see you do more reactions to him. There is no need to recommend any one song because whatever you choose, you can never go wrong with him. I've seen dozens of his performances and they are all great, particularly everything from Singer 2018 and 2020. I have been really enjoying your reactions to the phenomenal Dimash so please keep going with theses too👍❤
That you for reacting to Hua Chenyu. I never looked at the English lyrics to Fake Monk, but it never mattered. The feelings from the music are very powerful. Your interpretation seems very spot on. Please continue to react to Hua Chenyu.
Thank you for giving such an interesting comment and interpretation of this amazing performance. Just as I thought you would. Even if Dimash is my top favourite singer I adore Hua Hua who is such a versatile artist and composer and singer as well. He is the only rapper I listen to.. Most of Hua Huas songs are very complicated and profound, but to give his fans, the Martians, a possibility to singalong he has written some easier songs as well. I think Hua Hua is a master of creativness and, maybe not explicit in this performance but, he knows exactly how he wants it to sound AND look visually on stage. Please continue exploring his world!
My music teacher is a huge fan of Dimash, and yet she says Hua is more talented 😲
Thanks to 华晨宇海外翻译推广小组(like a fan club) providing Chinese Subtitle. They translated very well! And I hope this will help spread the influential music of 华晨
Congrats u found Gem. He is now one of the top performer in China. Music composer whom called himself rocker.. King on stage but a humble shy guy off stage. He never fail to give surprises on each performance. His concert tickets sold out within seconds every year. React more n u wl know what i mean. Look forward to see yr next reaction on him. Good nite fm Asia.
With The Singer 2017, I discovered Dimash and with The Singer 2018, I discovered Hua Chenyu. Two young and wonderful artists! HuaHua won The Singer 2020!
Same here. Love them both :)
I thought Jesse jay won 2018. Maybe I’m wrong. But Hua has huge following in China anyway.
Sorry, misread what you said, that Hua won 2020. I assumed you were saying he won 2018. Apologies.
@@michaelelliott8536 You're welcome ! Hello from France.
And how he won that considering the performances by Zhou Shen during that competition...is beyond me. Voters must all have been "sensitive" teens
Thank you for breaking down the lyrics of this song. His lyrics are slways deep, steeped in Chinese philopsophies and mythology. For westerners like me not so eady to fully understand. The song reflects his own struggle with loneliness. It is not his composition, but he did the rearrangement. He is crazy good at that. Huahua participated in 2018 and 2020. The last time he won the competition.
I am also from the west and I do not try to understand the depth of Hua's message. Honestly, it's enough for me to know that he knows what he wants to say. I don't have to understand it and it's still beautiful. :)
Welcome to Hua Chenyu! Thank you for reacting to him. And thanks for explaining the Mandarin title and lyrics, especially why this monk is "fake." I knew the general idea, but you said things I didn't know and helped me appreciate the song even more. Hua Chenyu's ability - and willingness - to convey darker, more complex emotions and be honest about his own darkness sets him apart from other singers. He also has light, upbeat, and fun songs, so don't be afraid to react to him. I subscribed for more Hua Chenyu reactions.👍
He’s gonna blow your socks off with his performances. Please continue. He pays an unexpected visit in the incomplete existence of many of us.
I enjoy your reaction/analysis so much. You have the most cerebral/artistic perspective I've ever seen among reaction videos. I'm a huge fan of Dimash who I believe is a rare prodigy and phenomenon. I also love the work of Hua Chenyu. He and Dimash know each other well from their work on Chinese television and they have a high respect for each other. For me Dimash and Hua are like orange & apple. They are similar in that they both "inhabit" the song and they both consider themselves to be "artists" first and foremost. They both are soft-spoken, respectful, and humble. Hua is possibly the greatest "performance artist" in the world. He paints a picture with music/words/sounds/acting & arranging.
Beautifully said!
An amazing performer, this was my first introduction to Hua Chenyu a few years ago and he blew my mind with this performance, although it was a different video than the one you watched. I've enjoyed pretty much everything he has done since then, so talented. Enjoyed your translation and reaction too.
I love Hua Chenyu, he is my favorite artist of all time. Thank you for your analysis of the lyrics in their native format. It means more.
Sorry that I keep commenting,, but your wonderful analysis keeps reminding me of what I think are important points. The incredible artistic achievement of Hua is to not only tell the story but also to create a vibe inside of which he tells the story.
Glad to see your reaction to my one & only favourite artist & appreciate ur interpretation as well.. Hua Chenyu is an artist who can bring me to the world of the song when he sing & touches my soul.. better still is he keep improving and always surprises me with different types of songs composed by him, the more I know about him, the more I adore him ❤️ this is his 2018 performance, check out his songs composed by him in his latest album (esp bull fighting & 7 personalities) . Tks again & pls react to more of his songs 😊
Thank you! I admire Hua, singer, composer, musician and very creative. Also very involved with his culture and the social differences and injustice in the world. Wow... I understand this song better...appreciated. 🙏🏻♥️
I thank you for explaining and interpreting the song so clearly. It's completely different from just reading the translation. For me, Hua Chenyu is one of the best artists after Dimash. He is a master at showing his songs the right expression and true emotions. Please also listen to the very sad song DAD I'M HOME.
Thanks for your reaction to Hua Chenyu (Hua Hua)! He is such a versatile & talented singer/artist/performer/composer. He can perform in many genres such as rap, rock and others. His music is so amazing & unique! Wish you can do more reaction to his music. 🌸🌸👍💪💞💖😊
Thank you for your reaction to Hua Hua! I especially like your insight as far as the lyrics. Regarding the comparison to Dimash, I feel that is like comparing your art to Basquiat...there is no comparison. You both have your own unique styles. Dimash is known for his voice which he has been working on since he was 5 and he still practices 3 hours a day. Hua Hua left his voice training in school because he felt he couldn't express himself the way he wanted to by using the methods he was being taught. Dimash expressed that to write music, one should study composition first. It's about structure for him. Hua Hua writes from his heart about what he observes in his life and the world around him. Dimash had a goal from the time he was a young child, to be on the stage. Hua Hua only wanted to play music and had to be convinced to share his music. Dimash grew up in a large family filled with love and an entire family surrounding him to help him achieve his dream. Hua Hua grew up alone, socially isolated, bullied, and with very little support. I followed Dimash to Hua Hua and, while I can fully appreciate Dimash's talents and I understand his followers, I have been drawn in to Hua Hua's music, personality, thoughts... There really is no comparison between the two other than they are both, along with a few other artists, bringing people together and spreading lots of love.
Interesting personality recognition. :)
#Barbara Kangas I second this ❤️
I thought that Hua uses what he learned and trained at school for art. That is, it is its base, but the most important thing is creativity and emotions! If I'm not mistaken, Hua also keeps practicing his vocals and the rest of his music. Exercise by exercise, but Hua strives for something other than Dimash in music.
@@HelenkaJ No, HuaHua has talked about it in interviews and its backed up by his vocal coach. He actually threatened to leave college if they continued to push him in practicing the traditional singing techniques. He would lose his love and joy in singing, he said and stop doing music. Of course he knows the «correct» method, he just ignores it. As he is composing, he is experimenting with vocal techniques to find the optimal sound to convey the very exact emotion. He says that if he cant, he will just drop the song and move on. HuaHua is composing because its a calling, not a choice. Dimash studied bel canto /Traditional western classical opera singing techniques + pop and jazz. HuaHua probably had some training in traditional chinese opera. Theres a very real risk that Hua will ruin his voice prematurely because of this. But he knows, and says if that happens he can take up fishing. 🤣 He wrote I dont care for a reason
@@CC-sr2ec You know I don't know everything. However, I still think that he has to practice traditional vocal technique all the time and that he creates differently, that's what he can choose now as a mature artist!
Hua Chenyu is one of the most unique artist in the world. His music usually has a deep meaning in life and expressing with a special way. The effect is more touching. His emotional expression is so real as if it came from his soul. He has many different sides for you to discover. More of him pls.
Hua Chenyu is definitely "next level". This performance is hauntingly beautiful... So wonderful seeing a great talent appreciating another great talent!! 😉💕
Hello, welcome to the music world of Hua Chenyu, he is not just a singer, he is also an artist, and his live performances are always amazing. I look forward to your reaction from Hua Chenyu.
When I saw you reacting to this I jumped immediately. Couldn’t wait to see your reaction. Your are a serious artist. I was not disappointed. I adore Hua Hua. What a bearing of soul.
Dimash and Hua are like yin and yang, Hua explores the darker side.
But they are very good artists :)
Hua Hua isn't simply expressing the dark side. He is letting you see the dawn from the dark.
@@oliviali2773 : this comment is just 👏🏻👏🏻. What a way to put it
Thanks so much for reacting to this amazing artist! I love that you understand Mandarin and are able to provide us with your interpretation of the lyrics. Besides just the lyrics of Fake Monk itself, there is a backstory of why Hua chose the song and why he performed it the way he did. With Hua Chenyu, the songs he chooses or his own compositions are often very deep and poetic. It is always filtered through his own life experiences, thoughts, and emotions. He sees his voice as an instrument to convey the message and emotions of the song. So he may use unconventional tones and vocals to express what he wants. He is a master of the stage, his performance mesmerizing. So very versatile, covers many different genres, sometimes within the same song (e.g. Nunchucks) Please continue to react to Hua Chenyu. This performance just touches on what he is capable of. Hua Chenyu and Dimash are both amazing artists; but they are very different from each other. Hua’s music and message speaks to my heart and soul!💗💗💗
agree with what you said. and for me Hua is the one who conveys feelings and emotions like no other. It can't even be compared to Dimash, even if I respect Dimash for his vocal technique ... that's all.
@@mirelahua6477 Dimash like Dimash, but he also puts some emotion into his songs. Ino he does it in a different and probably less emotional way. Dimash also has emotions, if he didn't use them in his songs he would be a "fake" singer. Every singer knows that technique is the basis and to appear on stage you have to show it in your own way. Technique is not enough! And Hua can convey what he wants very emotionally and well technically.
@@HelenkaJ Hua is a true artist, he has a great power to convey emotions even without lyrics. "Cancer" is a song like this. Hua's vocal technique is also something that other performers can hardly reach. I heard Hua for the first time in 2019, since then I listen to him every day.
@@mirelahua6477 I know all the art of Hua perfectly and I am also Martian, but I do not cross out other artists!
@@HelenkaJ I avoid comparing Hua to another artist, not to bother, but I see that he is compared to Dimash by some reactors or by Dimash fans. Each artist has his own style, only their connection with fans differs, and the way they transmit their feelings and emotions.
So glad you are doing Hua. He is my favorite behind Dimash. He is absolutely brilliant. Please do Hua 7 Personalities. He is so unique. Dimash is one of a kind, no doubt. Hua can also sing ballads most beautifully. He is the only artist that can make me cry like a baby. His song Dad, I'm Home is absolutely brilliantly done and very difficult to hear. I cried the first time I heard it and I cry the 100th time I listen. His song Dear Friend which he sang as I understand it after losing a friend to cancer was done with such tender emotion that again, I am left crying for an hour. Like Dimash, I do know know sometimes what he is saying unless there are subtitles but his artistry makes you not care.
Thanks for the react ! Amazing Hua Hua. 🌷🌷🌸🌸🎉🎉💝💝
Thank you for the reaction, Hua Hua is an excellent performer. Please react to more of his songs, I'm sure you'll like them, they all have very deep lyrics.
Thanks for your interpretation. I'm glad you reacted to Hua Chenyu. He and Dimash are my favorite performers. Fake Monk is my favorite but Nunchucks and Nanping Evening Bells (duet with SuShiDing) is fantastic.
Thank you for reacting to Hua Chenyu. He is a musical genius. I hope you will watch him more. He and Dimash are my absolute favorites.
I really love to hear your interpretation and thoughts on the songs.
Enjoyed your comments and interpretation. Probably very few or if not no one may meet Dimash’s vocals and moving performances. But Hua uses vocals and interprets songs with a more gut wrenching depth. I can relate to him more emotionally as he draws from his unpleasant childhood experiences. Hence his strong emotions to this song. Both are tops in their own stylistic ways.
I don't think it's fair to say he can't match Dimash's vocals, can't match range yes, but their vocals are such different styles you can't compare. It would be like comparing Axel Rose to Pavarotti, both have great voices but neither can sing like the other.
A great video on a much celebrated performance by Hua Chenyu. Always wanted to know the actual Chinese lyrical meaning. Thanks for the insight.
There is a lot of PTSD, relatable to many in this world who are suffering from it. I can relate to this theme. Many have inner pain and conflict. Trying to escape from ourselves.
I discovered Hua Chenyu about a year after Dimash. Very fortunate, he is a unique artist/composer. His other performances are very deep and moving.
Similar effect as Fake Monk on the viewer would be: Dad, I'm Home
I recommend Bullfighting, Mountain and Sea, Ordinary Path for emotional performances. Theatrics, Nunchucks *Singer 2018. Qi Tian, a main score for soundtrack of a Chinese action movie.
Thanks ❣ for reacting to Hua Hua, he is so unique. Thank you for giving more insight to this sad song.
For me the song is all about a deep longing for love and belonging, but at the same time you have no choice but to reject these. This 'paradox' is because you reject yourself.
PS the new MV of Dimash is coming out soon! Bit of a James Bond vibe, he is exploring!
Great reaction I always look forward to your reactions. Remember the name of the song is Fake Monk. I glad you stayed till the end I was fearful you would quit too soon. I’ve seen some reactors stop the video when the music stops or they think it’s the end especially for Dimash songs as you found out yourself people have to watch until the very end of the video. Again thank you for your reaction and stay safe.
Thank you so much! It is really interesting to listen to your reaction. Hua Chenyu is my number two after Dimash. I listen a lot to his duet with Sy Shiding Perhaps love (He was her mentor in that season of The singer) That is really special in many ways and I would like your interpretation of the song. Other songs I like very much are Nunchucks, Equal to heaven, Child and Ordinary path. Thank you again
I love Perhaps love, it is beautiful
Hua's performance with SuShiding 'Perhaps Love' was not in The Singer programme. That performance was in The Next programme in 2017 where Hua was one of the Judges & Mentor for contestants in the progamme.
In the final round of the competition, each contestant (in this case SuShiding) was paired with Hua, her Mentor. This song was rearranged by Hua for the competition.
You should watch this other performance by Hua & SuShiding in this same competition. ... Nanping Evening Bell, a song from the the 1960's which Hua also rearranges.
With these 2 performances Hua helped Sushiding clinched 1st place in that competition
Link for Nanping Evening Bells: th-cam.com/video/GvKzmSUOo88/w-d-xo.html
Oh wow! Thanks for your interpretation. Very interesting. I hope you consider doing more of Hua Hua as he is very prolific. I think you will enjoy many of his performances. I love his tone and performances so much. He is my favorite artist. Thank you for reacting to him and hope to see more. Best always, Barri
This is one of my favorite performances! I could listen to it every day.
Hi. This is one of the most captivating performances I have ever seen. Hua Hua is a master in conveing emotions through music.He and Dimash are very different in style. (Hua Chenyu is basically a rock singer). Both are amazing artists. If you like songs with deep meanings you should check out his own compositions like Bullfighting (the MV has great visuals as well), 7 Personalities (New years gala) or his trilogy about mental health. I really want to love this world/Madhouse/Conversations with Martian Children . Also the 2 songs Sacred Tree/Arrival are connected. In the beginning of his career he was called a Martian/Alien because he was (too) different. His fans are called Martians/ET'S. Please react to more of his songs. Welcome to Mars 😃 I am from Germany and don't speak chinese but I love Hua Chenyu's music and listen to him every day for over 2 years now. It never gets boring.
By the way never stop a Hua Chenyu performance too early 😉.
Hello Martian from Germany. I`m Martian from Poland :):):)
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Thank you a lot for the meaningful analysis! Hua Chenyu may not have the breathtaking vocal range and technique of Dimash, but he is a great performer and manages to get the song - both music and meaning straight to your heart. Hua Chenyu is also a great composer - he composes almost all of the songs he sings. Some are exceptions, like Fake Monk which he only rearranged, but he usually rearranges them beyond recognition. You may check some of his own compositions, like Equal To Heaven: th-cam.com/video/K1vOWnWzABY/w-d-xo.html
I'm from Eastern Europe, and Hua Chenyu is one of my all time favorite musicians. My family and friends also like his music a lot, although he sings in Chinese, which is not a popular language here. Hua's works to me are the best proof that music is the best universal language.
I`m from Poland. I don`t understand Chinese and english (a little bit).
I don't need a text understanding to love Hua's art. I don't need to understand his culture to love his art. What I was just paying attention to, if there weren't any excessively offensive and vulgar texts. I only understand the text in general, but I know that he doesn't use such phrases in general, but rather uses the better language!
I am watching magic. What hole have I been living in that I have not seen this wonderful performance before. This is very impressive 👏
Yes He is master and it is masterpiece. :)
Patrik welcom to Mars. I recommended - you check others his songs and covers :)
Yes. He is a creative genius.A difficult early life led to a very strong, feerless ,extremely talented young man.
@ Patrick Orobor , Hua Chenyu, (everyone calls him Hua Hua) is an incredible artist and he has so many amazing songs. He is also an incredible rapper & his although I don’t believe he fits perfectly into any particular genre, he does do quite a bit of Rock/Rap, You should definitely go check him out! Hua is one of China’s most popular musicians! I started listening to him in 2018 and although I don’t speak Mandarin I absolutely love his music and would really love to see him live but being as all of his concerts sell out within seconds, I know I would never be able to get tickets! Hua Hua jokes that he can’t even get tickets to his own concerts.
@@lisaroberts4391 For me, tickets are not even a problem now, hehe only distance and money for a trip to China. : D
I know a Martian who has been to a concert every year since 2017, so it's somehow possible to get tickets. LOL
Brilliant analysis. Really glad you've discovered Hua Chenyu now. He's a true artist.
I want to thank you for this. I really enjoyed both the song and your comments after words. It is probably safe to say that I would have been missing out on this artist completely had it not been for your video here today. I always appreciate your pearls of wisdom. I most definitely am encouraged to hear more from Hua Chenyu. I would like to wait and watch with you, so to speak, so I will be patient, but I wanted to voice my agreement with your spoken desire to hear more of his works.
Thank you ... I often don't understand the lyrics of the song performed by Hua and I love him very much..almost like Dimash ... thank you for the great analysis, now I understand better .. greetings from Croatia
There are a lot of us out here who are delighted you have discovered Hua Chenyu at last. Fake Monk transfixes and shocks us into a world of loneliness. A sad soul exposed, glorious long ethereal notes that take the very breath out of him, and also us. An astonishing performance by a unique artist.
Thank you for the clarity of your analysis, especially in the middle of the night! Please continue your Hua Chenyu journey. His creativity, versatility and stage presence will constantly surprise and delight you. Maybe go back to 2018 for Qi Tian, then forward to Madhouse and Seven Personalities. And if it all gets too heavy, treat yourself with Nunchucks. 🎶🎵 🇦🇺
It is very helpful to hear a person who speaks Chinese to react to Hua Hua’s videos d explain the translation into English from Mandarin I know can be difficult. I am going to get you some links to other songs. No, he does not sing like Dimash but did have Bel Canto training and wanted to sing popular music. Aside from this and there are other songs that showcase his vocal abilities, he can Rock out like the best icons I grew up with. These sings he did on The Singer 2018 I believe he said was the journey of the man, the person descent from a Child (one of the best songs) to a Tribute to Lesley Cheung who had taken his life because of his companion preference.
There is so much to tell, Hua’s story of winning Super Boy at 23 in 2013 to how he sings in the present he sings Rock and he can sing very ethereal like an amazing song ARRIVAL.
He sang in The Singer 2020 and he won. Rightfully deserved and he raps, like the best of them. His own way, so, please, please react to more, you will not be disappointed. He sang Fake Monk in Super Boy and it was with electric guitars and was not like this which fits the lyrics and meaning very well. The lighting was dim for a reason, like Bowie, his clothes are usually representative of the meaning of the song. Every song has a back story. As a person who wants to learn Mandarin, his pronunciation appears to be excellent.
Along with The Singer, he did a Show called THE NEXT…..he was given a song he had 24 hours to rearrange the song. They were all amazing and too a song that was not very good, rearranged it, called it, MY SKATEBOARD SHOES, it has a lot of rap, it went to #1 on the Charts in China the next day.
Hua & Dimash are both unique, have a strong work ethic and we are lucky to be around with them in this world.
That was absolutely beautiful! I will be checking out more of his music.
Your insight into the language was wonderful. He had a sad early life and he deals with it through his music. More please.....and more Dimash and Zhou Shen. All great performers.
Love Hua! I hope you’ll consider more . ❤️
I love that you reacted to Hua Chenyu. Since I discovered it, I listen to it daily.
You have to listen to other songs. I await your analysis of some of his lyrics. I saw all your reactions from Dimash. Another one of my favorites. But I have to ask you to turn on the subtitles. I need them! I am from Spain. I like your drawings. Also the one on your wall. All the best.
Hua Hua is a good singer and a great songwriter. His performance is amazing.
Please do more Hua Chen Yu reactions! I really recommend Ordinary Path, also from the The Singer. Also this is probably the best reaction I've seen to this song, because of the lyric breakdown and explanation. I also understand the song better now so thank you!
Yessss! I was hoping you'd react to Hua Chenyu. Many compare him to Dimash, I don't agree. I'm a huge Dimash fan, however HuaHua is actually better than Dimash as far as conveying intense emotion. It almost hurts to say this being as bit a D fan as I am, but I think it's actually possible that HuaHua is more versatile. I don't think he's as technically capable in some ways, but almost better in others. Basically I've stopped comparing them, because there is no comparison. This particular song is a work of art to me, it was shocking the first time I saw it and it left me a little stunned. Another intense one is Dad I'm Home, also Child is beautiful. I can't WAIT till you start reacting to other songs by him. Thank you for this! I was hoping you'd translate the lyrics again. The Chinese is so much more poetic when you translate it. I hope you had a good day despite the early start.
Woww, my music teacher said exactly the same things 👏👏
@@sedosgy400 I'm certainly no expert in music, these were just my honest opinions :)
這表演之前就很讓我震撼甚至療癒，但您給了我另一個全新的觀點，真驚喜，重新用您的角度聽這首歌有更多更不一樣的感觸，真難相信這是您早上精神不好的狀況下有的體悟，真喜歡這分析👍
Thanks for reacting to HuaHua, the best singer, performer, and song composer in China I think. Please react to more of HuaHua. Child and Ordinary Path from Singer 2018. Seven Personalities (or Ge Tan) from Singer 2020. Thanks so much!
I'm a dear but i'm open to awesomeness and Hua Chenyu is an experience . I don't even know the lyrics but i feel the depth of the performance.
Wow, I love your reaction and interpretation. Thank you so much for your insight, it makes a lot of sense. I would be interested in your take on 7 Personalities or Madhouse.
I am so happy that you get to listen to His Chen Yu. In terms of vocal.. I guess you need to try more songs..
Hope you will try to listen to his other songs too be it from the 2018 performances or from his latest songs and I don't mind if you do more reactions of his performances too 😉
This was a great reaction. This was the first time for me watching Hua Chen Yu perform (I've only listened on Spotify until now). Even if it's very different I started thinking of Björk and Aurora, think it's because of the stage precence and the way emotions is conveyed.
His story is very interesting, since his participation in a contest called "Super Boy", where you can see a very shy boy, he almost seems a bit Asperger ... This video is from a contest called "Singer", I saw him doing things amazing turning songs into another show called "The Next" Now he's on a very entertaining show called Ace vs Ace. In 2014 he gave two concerts in Beijing, where tickets were sold out in less than two minutes each for 10,000 people. Its growth has been incredible! He is unique! Marvelous ! His talent is impressive, he composes, rearranges, his voice is soft and powerful. I am from Costa Rica and since I discovered him I cannot stop following him. I admire him too much, for being so young he is so focused, intelligent. I think he cannot be compared to Dimash, each one has his own style. Obviously Dimash's vocal ability so far is unmatched, but Hua Hua, as he is called, is also unique in his style ... his compositions of him are very deep. I love that he is always smiling. he transmits a lot of joy.
Hello, I met Hua and these wonderful talents through Dimash, as well as Terry Lin, Tengri, Super Vocal Boys, all sang with him and especially with Victor Ma "Wonderful Earth Song".
Very nice interpretation. You didn't need the coffee after all ☺️
I look forward to your interpretation of Bullfight and hope you are able to get away with reacting to the actual MV because Hua Chenyu had most creative control for the first time and the images amplify the words and the tenor of the song. Live performance is superlative, as well. 😉
Thank you for your translation and interpretation of the song.Now I feel more related to the song than you can imagine.Greetings from New Zealand 🇳🇿
Love your reaction and analysis. The contradictory emotion that motivate the path is quite tragic. I love Hua Chenyu, please react to more of his performances. From Singer 2018, I recommend "Child", "Ordinary Path", "Flammable and Explosive", "I Am What I Am", Otherwise, you should check out his performances on The Next! "Dad, I Am Home", "Nanping Evening Bell" and "Perhaps Love" featuring Su Shiding, "Idiot" featuring Ma Lu. 💖 I'am looking forward to your reactions!
I'm glad to see you reacting to this song. Yes, Hua is not really just a singer. He is a Performing Artist. The meaning of "Hua" is a "blossom" or "flower"(yes, I looked on line, correct me if I'm wrong) .... And, just like a beautiful exotic flower, he opens up to his audience with many talents. He is gifted in many ways. I hope he will stay this way.
Maybe he wants to be noticed so that others will see what he is going through and to care. He wants love and kindness and he wants help but doesn't believe that there is an answer for him within himself. He holds a tiny desperate hope that someone will save him... but he may disappear, he may die by his own hand or will die from hopelessness. This is about mental illness, maybe bipolar, depression. He is so lost and in so much pain that he only wants beauty and love to come his way, but has no energy or inclination to give any of this back. Thank you for your in depth thoughts and understanding.
Hua and Dimash are a significant upgrade from the trite played here on US radio. It’s a shame they aren’t among the biggest stars in the west. Hope that changes someday. The problem with the west is radio is driven by 16 year olds and less. True talent doesn’t make radio airplay.
i think you identified the problem for sure
I agree. Nothing to listen to here in the States.
Thanks for the explanation, very interesting! I listen more to Dimash but I genuinely respect Hua, his is an amazing artist, very versatile and talented and productive. He writes a lot of music himself. Try Nunchucks (cover, very different and fun) and I do like Madhouse.
The only one Chinese singer I love. He so talented and unique .
My one and Only!!! Love HuaHua's Fake Monk ♥
This has what i have been looking for in regards to this artist. Because the translations dont completely come across the way they are intended you explained this perfectly. Please react to "Child" from the singer 2018. I would like to understand that song better. Great job!
Great interpretation of this deep song. ❤
Thank you. Great to have your in depth interpretation - it has added a lot to my understanding of the song.
Hua Chenyu is outstanding, I love listening to him. You should react to more of his songs.....☺️❤️✌🏼
Actually, this song is a cover. Hua did a large part of rearrangement.
I enjoyed your very deep interpretation of this song very much. It made a lot of sense to me. Thank you! 🙏🏻
I was looking forward to your first reaction to Hua Hua - as I had suggested - sensing you would be interested and touched by his sensitivity. Your video has exceeded all my expectations. Thank you so much for your wise, in-depth analysis of the lyrics. It is very useful for us who can only rely on the subtitles.
If you would like to know more about his debut, (Super boy in 2013) have a look at his audition : th-cam.com/video/0csHdyb7gxQ/w-d-xo.html
Can’t wait for your next video.
Wow! Never seen this before, sooo haunting. 🤩🤯😭
Do you like?
Welcom to Mars! This is to start art Hua. He has more suprises. LOL
You check others songs. ;)
Magical performance!
Hua Hua was excellent on all his performances from Singer 2018. Check out “Child” and “Nunchucks”. Thx
Sent chills down my spine. Damnn
You didn't know this artist?
@@HelenkaJ if you meant Hua then yeah, this was my first time
@@coachreenasharma Welcom to Mars :)
This is start with his art.
I recommended - you check others song by Hua Hua
@@HelenkaJ Very well! Can't wait to explore more.
@@coachreenasharma Then do not wait, just discover. :)
There is a lot to choose from - 4 albums and a few singles and many covers. On my TH-cam chanel you will find the original Hua chanel.
What a marvelous interpretation. That is why I love your reactions.
I appreciate your interpretation of the lyrics of "Fake Monk." So often with Chinese videos I wonder how true to the original are the English subtitles. It's a real privilege to hear a native speaker translate; I feel like your translation really caught the nuances that might otherwise have been missed. I'm an old man, and just recently discovered the artistry of Hua Chenyu and other Chinese artists; I'm glad I've lived long enough to do so.
I always look forward to your reactions, they are very instructive. Thank you for them. Hugs from Hungary
If you have reacted to his Nunchucks, I didn't find it if you did . This song will show you all he really capable. Please, Thanks
This young man is fantastic.
He has his life together, he knows what he wants his music to do, he has made a life choice/decision , he's content & has a wonderful life.
Keeping it real ✌
Love 💙❤
Akita, 🇺🇸 👵
What a first introduction to Hua Hua! I recommend "Nunchucks" first, "Ordinary Path" second, then "Child" if you want a Dimash feel, then "Dad I'm Home" from Singer 2018 (he took 2nd place to Jesse J - and won Singer 2020) for the deep side of Hua Hua. Secondly, there's no way to compare Hua Hua and Dimash. They are both masters within themselves on totally different planes. I prefer Hua Hua over Dimash, only I can take so much of the classical side of Dimash. Hua Hua is young, fresh, exuberant, and a masterful composer and singer. Hua Hua is a rap master. As a person of color, I'll admit that I like Hua Hua's rap over Black American Rap which I find vulgar. Hua Hua makes relevant social statements/awareness via his music, songs, singing. For non "Singer..." songs, I recommend "Nanping Evening Bells" and "Perhaps Love".
"In terms of vocals, he can not match Dimash."
Boy, you must be joking 🤣🤣
Dimash is trained for opera. HuaHua is trained for life.
@@acebilbo Whatta beautiful detection ❤👍
Victor, don't look now but the Martians have landed and we have taken you to our Leader!!! 👽
I love your interpretations and the depth of your thinking. The emotions expressed in this song reflect a lot of the sadness and disconnection existing in this world, and his whaling cuts me to the core. Thank you for appreciating art in its varied forms and for giving such a thoughtful analysis . Very very moving.
This is the most comprehensive explanation of the lyrics in this song I’ve heard. Especially with the most cultural insight. Thank you for sharing your insights.
He did describe exactly this in an interview in a way. With some of his personal history. You should find that. ☺️🙏🏽
Thanks for your wonderful interpretation of a deep and beautiful song.
It helps me appreciate Hua's performance even more.
Thank you so much for your interpretation and analysis. Being able to understand and read the language and being familiar with the culture adds so much to what you say and you convey it very well. I have been listening to Hua Chenyu for quite a while and he fascinates me with his performances. Even though I don't understand what he is saying the emotions that come through are so impactful. I have, of course, seen the translations but I think a lot is lost in the translations......thanks for your input.
Hua Chenyu is too unique to compare him to any other artist. But if we're making comparisons, I think he is the absolute best c: You should check more of him, every single performance is a surprise. He's amazing. Seven personalities is my personal favorite (composed by him. Live performance of that song is mindblowing). Also, thanks for explaining the lyrics, I'm studying Chinese and listening to your translation was really interesting c:
Thank you so much for this in-depth analysis! I guessed a little of it, but your insight and eloquent explanation clarified it all for me.
Thank you from Germany and please take a rest 👍💯
More of Hua Chenyu, please!!!
Thank you so much! Your reactions are very sincere, deep and thoughtful. So interesting to listen to the comments of a person like you who is both a Chinese speaker and an artist . Hua is just amazing, Dimash is, well, he’s Dimash The Great 😊 , both are so unique. We are looking forward to seeing more your reactions 🙏