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Ren was the first piano player (he plays beautifully; see Dear Joe & some of his busking at the train station w/Ren on the piano w/Sam), but you see Ren's hands playing at the beginning--you can tell by his rings.
Correct ! Rens rings on his fingers plus he gets up away from the piano, and as you pointed out on his tribute to joe you can see those same hands at work..
He mentioned it on twitch that he composed the whole thing, he did the piano in something called midi. It was too technical for him, Charlie is a classically trained pianist I think he said. But he also said that the first player was him and he practiced the arpeggios a lot and he was proud of them
Also, Ren has a unique way he staggers backwards seen in other videos and the same body movement is used when he gets up from the piano. Just interesting to see how our body movements are so unique
Ren played first and got bumped out by the other guy. Ren plays the piano well. Thank you for sharing part of your story with us. I certainly appreciate you more for doing so.
Thank you so much for sharing your story! ❤ I was the youngest DOS for an oil company (in their hospitality division) in my mid twenties. I started drinking on the job to get through the day, got severely addicted, and was the most miserable I’ve ever been in my entire life. Worked 60-70 hours every week, made loads of money, and hated myself. I spent my days selling people shit they didn’t need-for an OIL COMPANY. My degree’s in theatre, and I had literally become the kind of person I always thought was so basic, so pathetic, so successful. I too live in a trailer now. And I write from home for a living. I spend my days foraging edible mushrooms (and other mushrooms 😉), and loving my partner. I’m the poorest and happiest I’ve ever been. The stress of bills is heavy, but I’ve never slept better in my life. Much love, my man. ❤
Good luck buddy.... I'm about that same place digging ditches in construction after a degree in culinary arts wishing I could be a chef but never made enough money. Now I'm making decent money in an excavator or in a ditch with a shovel for 60 plus hours a week and I'm miserable
To be fair and fully transparent about it, Ren did actually admit to having to rehearse this particularly complex piano part (esp arpeggios) like 100s of time to real nail for this vid (which he totally did, not much of a surprise considering his perfectionism and eye for detail in every single thing he puts out). I mean no disrespect as it comes to Ren’s piano skills in pointing out this particular anecdote (which Ren did share himself), quite the opposite. First and foremost he did compose the piece himself (yes, he might have borrowed some part from classical composers, yet that doesn’t make it any less impressive): so that says a lot already. Apart from that, I personally see Ren’s total engagement to play the first part himself, more as a very powerful testament to his incredible commitment actually, that also provides more insight in how remarkably quick and accurate Ren seems to be able to pick up musical skills that weren’t in his skillset before (or in this case for the piano, I should say not in skillset only as far as it comes to this very classically type of playing - I’m not aware of his piano skills for jazz style piano playing but am fully convinced he would be able to master that as well, probable even in such a short time that would appear superhuman or alien to us mere mortals who aren’t musical prodigies) + not simply imitating it but actually assimilating it. Ren imo appears to a sort of sponge as it comes to the ease with which he appears to be ably to absorb anything related to music (styles/genres, instruments, producing, rhythms/rap cadences/prosody, vocal techniques) and the amount of creativity with which he manages to blend all the things to create a style/genres that is like nothing else I’ve heard continues to blow my mind… So nothing but immense respect, awe and admiration for Ren’s talent, artistry and commitment to that art, and even more so for his creations themselves (referring not to the technical aspects, but to the way his songs draw you in emotionally, get under your skin in the best way + linger on that same skin as goosebumps, how they can inspire, provoke unusually profound thoughts, can make you cry, laugh and scratch your head all at the same time). But I probably don’t need to say all this to another fan, quite sure you know exactly what I’m trying to articulate here 😉 (+ I should say trying to articulate quite poorly I fear since English likely isn’t fully correct/readable as I’m not a native speaker, hope most of it is understandable tho 😅) Anyway, I mainly wanted to say something about the background of Ren playing the piano in that opening part (+ that thinking it probably wasn’t him based on other credits and his other performances on piano, is an honest foreseeable mistake without that background info), but I seem to have ended up writing a bit of rant idolising Ren’s talent instead 🤔, but hey there can never be enough of those I suppose… 😂
@@dicodecSuggestion for a reaction that displays Ren’s talent as multi-instrumentalist btw: if you’ve never seen Ren on bass please check out The Big Push covering ‘Wade in the water/Trouble so Hard’. Truly next level bass playing, soloing, impro, etc in that one! + won’t make you tear up (I think). Would love your insights on how the sound recording is set up in those busking performance (In ‘For Joe’ I believe I saw a glimpse of his laptop displaying live processing through Logic Pro, but you can see none of that in those street performances tho the sound quality of those is quite impressive as well an probably involves individual recording tracks for all instruments/ mics but not quite sure how they -meaning Ren since he did the mixing and recording- managed to pull of that level of sound quality in those street settings…
Ren hired a professional classical pianist because he couldnt do what he wanted. But wrote all the music including for the strings. So incredibly talented
I'm so happy that your Phoenix is rising. And I just noticed today that your subscriber count is also rising. Your doing great things by being authentic and forming a caring community. Thank you for sharing your story. Very appropriate here.
If I could like this video 10 times I would. I appreciate your openness and vulnerability and literally a peak behind your curtain. The thing I've always loved about Ren is his ability to spark the inward reflection in oneself in a way that allows them to be open and vulnerable with others, building a stronger community and society. ❤❤
Makes me so happy to see Ren's art touching people and hearing their own story's relating to his music. Your story was so inspiring and makes me hopeful for us all. I loved when you dropped the green screen and showed your reality and shared your own similar emotional story. Like in Hi Ren, life is a pendulum swaying from the dark to the light. Stay strong, stay genuine.
Never watched any of your videos before but you absolutely earned a sub just for your candidness. Your authenticity comes through in spades and I hope you can continue to do what your heart longs for.
Alan, I think you are stronger and wiser than you give yourself credit for. You saw where and why things were not making you happy and leaving you unfulfilled and sort to change those things. Yes, they also forced sacrifices personally and monetarily but in the years to come and possibly even now, you’ll see that even without the things you had, you have all the things you need. ❤ Thank you for this great reaction and for sharing with us how you became the person that keeps so many of us coming back today.
You are amazing Alan and you are stronger than you know. You had to go through all that to find yourself and your story will help so many. Keep being f**king amazing ❤ I wish I could give you a hug
Loving the honesty. Seriously! We need people in this world being honest, sharing 'themselves' ... not pictures of photogenic food they can barely afford in some restaurant, trying to convince the whole world they're living their best life. All this does is tell people they're somehow failing... that they're missing the party. Well, life ain't a party... it's hard... it sucks... and, yes, sometimes it leaves you sobbing in your room wondering if you can even face tomorrow. Or getting f***ed up just to pass the days... just to numb the feelings. The greatest gift we can give. the best message we put out there... is our authentic self, our warts-n-all story. That we've been there too. That we've felt that pain also. That they're not alone and that there ARE tomorrows. But it takes strength to stand up and share your pain... it takes guts to face the world and say, you know what? I don't really have it all figured out either. I've messed up too, and that's okay. So, Dicodec, man... f**king loved the video man. Your authenticity is precious. Stay fierce. o/
This whole creation with the two week participation in building a collective has blown my mind. Never felt more included. Never so many emotions. Never so much love. We all matter or none of us matter. Sending you love. Yes it's therapy, neurochemical flooding and brain rewiring and I'm here for it, and for you
Thank you for your honest reaction and sharing your life's journey with your viewers. Your words were powerful. Ren has a way of opening up each of us to feel free to talk about things we were previously not comfortable speaking about but feel some peace finally saying. Sending positive energy and light, continue on your journey, it is a wonderful adventure.
I am so proud of being part of this community around ren. It is similar to the Dears of Dimash. With pure humanity, love and sensitivity. I covered you Alan. Your musical and technical analysis. But much more your magnificence, truthfulness and appreciation. You gave me lots of power through your honest and emotional reactions. Thank you man. Keep on going your wonderful way.
Thank you for being real and having the courage to share. You dropping the green screen was a beautiful moment that felt to me like a sign of your strength. Glad you have now found a better path than playing the money game. Hope you can feel the love through the pixels.
Epic piece of art. Song and performance are amazing. Camera work was insanely good. Ren is an absolute genius. Agree- every song is a therapy session. 🫂💛
I'm so glad that you found your way back to a life that is more in line with your values and passions. I know it is still tough and that there are plenty of bumps in the road, but we are rooting for your happiness and health. ❤
Ren can bring out trauma whether you want it out or not. His mind is genius, his musical skill set is amazing. I think he is both the best and the Illest of Our Time. He will be known and remembered. I am 66 and I wish I had followed my own dream like Ren did. When I was in my mid 30's, I was in a car accident then brought me down a road of 5 failed spine surgeries and chronic pain. I am a pen & ink artist and listened to my inner "Hi Ren" and never pushed to sell more, be more. You are still so young...be your inner Ren. ❤
Great reaction, Alan. It’s really thought provoking isn’t it. The cellos got me, cello always does. There’s something about its frequency that touches right in my soul, pair that with emotive words and I’m floored.
Ren just has the ability to get people to open up more that they probably ever thought they would. I think its because of his honesty and the empathy he transmits to us all. It makes you feel comfortable that those listening will understand, you are among friends, you are safe. I'm glad you could talk the way you did, it shows that something is working positively for us.
Thank you for sharing your story. I can’t speak for everyone watching, but I can speak for me…and your videos are extremely cathartic and relatable. How you react to REN’s music and how it makes you feel is the entire point of art. I appreciate your vulnerability and can’t wait to watch your next video.
Bravo to you man! I chased the dollar hard for years and at 37 I was diagnosed with young onset Parkinson's disease and the company I worked at after 17 years of climbing the ladder pushed me out the door. I went through some struggles having young children at the time but now I am 60. Yes i struggle but I have never been happier in my life
I love how you show your true self and how you are so real. I suffer with depression and you help me though it with your words and action. Thanks so much my friend. Hang in there my brother.
Your music knowledge and life stories are part of what makes your channel and reactions special. Thank you for your stories, and thank you for your original music, which is killer.
I especially like how he tied both trilogies (The Tales and MG) into the score, the theme, and the lyrics. Generational trauma is present throughout them both, just as it is with all of us, and you can hear elements of Violets Tale in the beginning, as well as the theme of "Its just a shame", which ends Jenny and Screech, and MG3, for one. Just undeniably stunning in the breadth and scope of his genius, forever immortalized. 🌈ᥫ᭡
It's good to open up and absolutely no need to apologise. You're amazing and youre still with us for a reason and your dream is taking place, stay strong and keep on with your hearts vision. Ren is helping so many people in so many ways including me and Rens music is also my therapy. Peace and love. ❤
I'm proud of you. It doesn't matter if you are living in a trailer or a mansion. Just be you. That's why we are here. For your perspective. Your insight. Your personality. Your vulnerability. For you. And Ren of course. 😊
Ren is playing the opening piano, he is a very accomplished pianist in his own right. Watch "For Joe" and you will witness his keyboard skills there as well.
Good on you brother for recognizing your addiction/alcoholism and turning it around…. Now doing what you love to do. It’s hard to be vulnerable and admit your mistakes. You’re great at what you do, and seem happy doing it. Love your takes, as a music producer, your music knowledge is undeniable. Keep working it, one day at a time. This video is a masterpiece. Ren is on another level than other artists…..
My respect brother for your humbleness and honesty! And your braveness to quit your former life and follow your passion.. thats the way. And Ren shows us, as a good example, how to make this world and our lives a better place. Thats the way. So as you are an example! Much love brother and keep on doing what your doing. I love it and am thankful to "know you" 😉.. CU soon
Well done. No point rolling in money if you're miserable the whole time. Far better to do what your heart says as long as you have enough for your needs.
I just wanted to say how much I value your insights in you reactions. As a non-musician you really illuminate the process, but your personal reflections are also important. As someone who has his own moments of suffering I can see mirrors in your expressions sometimes. It makes me want to reach out and remind you of your great worth. If a stranger can see it then it must be bright indeed. With kindness.
Keep going with your music. Chronic illness and disability has taken my ability to make music away from me. Never stop. Ren has been such an inspiration to me.
Honestly dude. On this platform, you are one of the ones I admire the most. I'm goin through a lot of shit myself, and it's hard bro! Keep doing what you're doing man, I know at least to me, you've made a difference!!
I feel like Ren's music touches us all in ways that make us better people - he reminds of inner truths that we've forgotten or never had a chance to realize. Thank you for sharing your story and your truth.
Understood completely bro. I am busy, working hard, and I have been the most miserable I have been in years over the recent months.. this world and country are continuing down the same path as our forefathers, and it doesn't end well.
❤❤❤you're a beautiful human being and I am super confident you will find a way to support yourself making music. I've never seen anyone so insanely and very uniquely talented. Thank you for sharing, it means a lot , to myself at least, I find similarities from my life to parts of yours. As usual this reaction is amazing. You set the bar very high amongst reaction channels. Standard of excellence my friend.
Music making is my therapy. Sometimes I hit a chord on the piano and the flood gates of my eyes start pouring. Ren is my therapy, too. ❤❤❤ Thanks for opening up.
There's so many things I wanted to write about during your reaction but in the end i'll just say this: I know it ain't easy one, but I'm glad of the path you've taken. Thanks for the genuine reaction
Hey man, thanks for sharing your story. Glad you chose art. It is hard to be a sensitive person in this fucked up world. Holy crap as I was writing this you pulled down the green screen 🤯 !!
A great reaction to a great message in another Ren song. Thank you for sharing your joyful pain. I believe this and mention it randomly in comments. Ren at times knows just where to lance the infected injury so the wound can drain and experience the light that heals. Allow yourself to heal.
dude I totally get it. I used to work the corporate gigs for a bit too. it killed my soul and sucked away what time and ability I had to be creative. I stopped to raise my family and got sick. I was faced with the choice, rejoin the work force at a high pay rate and die inside daily, or publish my first book... now I'm writing a few others and have been ghost writing in the interim because bills get paid too. The Money game can kill you if you let it.... just don't. We see you, and we appreciate you.
Great reaction to another quality production from Ren and his team...Also big applause to you for getting your life back on track and doing what makes you happy at the end of the day i would rather die a humble happy man rather than a bitter selfish rich man..keep up the good work stay clean stay safe stay happy....
This was beautiful and brave. Thank you for sharing. You’re also an incredible teacher. I hope you continue on that path in the future. Your ear is amazing and your enthusiasm catching. You inspire.
Ren's music seems like therapy for me as well, but more so is the connection I feel to your reaction. Its almost like I dont trust anyone that isnt affected by his message. Im proud of you for choosing a new path, hopefully better for you in the long run. Peace, brother.
Thank you for sharing you connection to Ren's music. Your vulnerability is inspiring. I hope one day you won't feel so raw , but in the meantime, as you said much of Ren's music can be therapeutic. Our sensitivity can be an asset to ourselves or others. Oh yeah Ren's video 🔥
Ren wrote the piano part and. Was very worried they wouldn’t be able to find the right pianist. He was thrilled with Charlie. He did play the beginning part. He said he did this and had to sneak in one cut due to the make it or break it during the water scene. He only had one suit and he had to get it right the first time. He loved the pressure
Chin up brother. 94 THOUSAND people who appreciate what you do. It's a weird thing but taking moments to settle comfortably into our sadness can make us stronger and better able to deal with what life throws at us. If you're doing what you love then judge yourself precisely on who you are today and focus only on who you want to be tomorrow. I think you are awesome at what you do - I def appreciate having found your channel.
Thank you again for another great Ren reaction. Yours was the first MG3 reaction I wanted to watch, and I was not disappointed. Thank you again for being vulnerable and sharing your story. It IS relatable.
I feel you 100% I got your back, we are all brothers and sisters. Music is worth living for, music change lives, save lives. We definitely can build utopias but our owners don't want that.
Ren is the first pianist playing..the second is charlie. The piano chords of the begining that Ren is playing are from Grieg's piano concerto introduction by the way. Peace ✌
Good to express yourself totally get where you’re coming from being 60 years old now. Ren he’s a bit of fresh air. so artistic and cinematic. looking forward to the ride along with your channel 🙏🏾🏴🇬🇧
Looks and sounds as though you can get through this. Keep going, you're doing fantastic ❤ Apparently, a Grammy is to "recognise spectacular work in the music industry" Ren deserves more ❤ Cheers pal 👍🍻
Right on brother. I'm 16 years sober. I still desire money but Im learning that passion is more important. I also live in a trailer! 😂 No shame in it my man. 😉
Alan, you are one of my favorite reactors ever. I understand your struggles COMLPLETELY❣️ Please, just stay strong and be yourself! You are a wonderful human being❣️🙏💝 And, we have Ren...
Ren Plays the introduction on the Piano it's all done Live again in one Take, Ren is an Amazing Pianist as well as Guitar Player, in fact he plays many instruments to a high level
You can tell by his rings, that the first piano player is Ren and there's no cuts so they made the switch obvious and don't let Ren hear, you think he ran his voice through some EQ gizmo. The whole thing is HIS voice no alterations. It's a 200,000 pound (as in British money) Yamaha grand piano, it has a very RICH sound. Thank you for sharing your experiences. No need to apologize. Keep up with your dreams . It'll work out!
Thank you so much for your inspiring story and your sincerity. I started following you when you were reacting to Pentatonix. I see the vulnerability and appreciate it. Coming from a mom who lost her son to opioid overdose-I’m so proud of you and your year of sobriety. I know how hard it is…stay strong, you have such a big gift to share. 💙
Very good reaction, a real honest how you feel one. I am also glad that Ren is making music that not only makes people think, but I think his openness about what he went through has allowed others to open up about them selves in a good way, not a destructive I hate myself kind of way. Peace to you all.
I love that Ren’s music has introduced me to other amazing people - like you, Alan! I’ve enjoyed your breakdowns, your personal stories (go listen to Ren’s Patience) and I really love your playful jams at the ends. Thank you! We’re all fumbling and bumbling our way around on this little planet and it’s so healing when we find connections through our passions. Keep up the music you’re doing great!
As someone who's been through it 3 times i know you can beat it as long as you stay strong. My brother is borderline bps from drugs and a 2 friends going down the same street but they from my knowledge are all clean but its the fact that its around the corner showing its nasty face when you least expect it. Im praying for you.
Kudos to you for telling your story. Sounds like you are in a much better place mentally and your reactions are some of my absolute favourites! Keep at it as we all appreicate your work
Thank you for your reaction. A lot of people appreciates you. Almost 100k subs is testament to that. I love your honesty and vulnerability. We all have our share of regrets, but we just have to move on and try to better ourselves one decision at a time.. Keep up the good work!
money isn't the problem it's the love of money that leads to trouble. loving music and using it to better peoples lives...you've cracked the code. build people up in whatever you do.
I can't describe what I'm feeling right now good enough to say thank you. Thank you thank you thank you, that was the most real and honest reaction I've ever seen. I'm crying with you my brother. We chasing all the money for at least nothing.. to be just sheep in the money game.. it's so frustrating to see where we all in and how easy it can be to escape this shit but we are trapped. I needed this. I needed your words and your tears. Man, thank you so much. ❤
OMG I've never wanted to comfort someone as much as you right now, I can see your pain and it breaks me, I just want you to scream at your demons that you are NOT ALONE!
Thank you for being so open and honest . The whole point of the art transpired through your story too. We can achieve together and we are here to support you. Just know you make a difference to many people. As for Ren, without offending people, you ever think you’re watching something beyond our means trying to help us do better. Like the second coming. Not saying he is and I’m sure he wouldn’t want people to think that but his words are always so true to how we can improve as a human race.
Thank you for relating this song to your own experiences and sharing your story in such a raw and honest way. You are such a sensitive soul and it has really been a pleasure to follow your journey into Ren’s library. His music has had a profoundly cathartic effect on so many. Wishing you all good things in life. 💔❤️🩹❤️
very honest words, appreciate it, this is your channel and should be a safe space for you❤ i hope everyone in the comments is responding with a decent amount of respect and empathy because you deserve it ❤
Life can be crazy. I had septic shock and lost my leg below the knee. My other hip had been replaced and had to be removed, so I don’t have a hip joint right now. Due to all this, I am in a wheelchair, but I don’t let it get me down. I almost died -- spent a week in a coma -- but I made it out. I have a wonderful 14 year old son and an 18 year old cat I adore, so I truly feel blessed. We can make our own heaven or hell, it’s at least partly up to us. I can’t change what happened to me, but I have full control in how I react to my circumstances. I was a music major in college, and I’m glad I studied something I loved instead of picking a field of study just because it paid well.
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Ren was the first piano player (he plays beautifully; see Dear Joe & some of his busking at the train station w/Ren on the piano w/Sam), but you see Ren's hands playing at the beginning--you can tell by his rings.
Correct ! Rens rings on his fingers plus he gets up away from the piano, and as you pointed out on his tribute to joe you can see those same hands at work..
He mentioned it on twitch that he composed the whole thing, he did the piano in something called midi. It was too technical for him, Charlie is a classically trained pianist I think he said. But he also said that the first player was him and he practiced the arpeggios a lot and he was proud of them
Also, Ren has a unique way he staggers backwards seen in other videos and the same body movement is used when he gets up from the piano. Just interesting to see how our body movements are so unique
He also said on twitch, he practiced his piano versión relentlessly because he wanted it to be perfect and it sure was. ❤
Ren played the first part. Charlie covered the rest. Ren composed all of it, including the strings.
Ren played first and got bumped out by the other guy. Ren plays the piano well. Thank you for sharing part of your story with us. I certainly appreciate you more for doing so.
Yup yup silly pass over
Thank you so much for sharing your story! ❤
I was the youngest DOS for an oil company (in their hospitality division) in my mid twenties. I started drinking on the job to get through the day, got severely addicted, and was the most miserable I’ve ever been in my entire life. Worked 60-70 hours every week, made loads of money, and hated myself. I spent my days selling people shit they didn’t need-for an OIL COMPANY.
My degree’s in theatre, and I had literally become the kind of person I always thought was so basic, so pathetic, so successful.
I too live in a trailer now. And I write from home for a living. I spend my days foraging edible mushrooms (and other mushrooms 😉), and loving my partner.
I’m the poorest and happiest I’ve ever been. The stress of bills is heavy, but I’ve never slept better in my life.
Much love, my man. ❤
Good luck buddy.... I'm about that same place digging ditches in construction after a degree in culinary arts wishing I could be a chef but never made enough money. Now I'm making decent money in an excavator or in a ditch with a shovel for 60 plus hours a week and I'm miserable
It is Ren himself who plays the piano until he is tapped on the shoulder. He’s a superb piano play in his own right. Check out his video ‘For Joe’
That is so awesome, I wish he credited himself but I heard programes the midi so people label that as producing
To be fair and fully transparent about it, Ren did actually admit to having to rehearse this particularly complex piano part (esp arpeggios) like 100s of time to real nail for this vid (which he totally did, not much of a surprise considering his perfectionism and eye for detail in every single thing he puts out).
I mean no disrespect as it comes to Ren’s piano skills in pointing out this particular anecdote (which Ren did share himself), quite the opposite. First and foremost he did compose the piece himself (yes, he might have borrowed some part from classical composers, yet that doesn’t make it any less impressive): so that says a lot already.
Apart from that, I personally see Ren’s total engagement to play the first part himself, more as a very powerful testament to his incredible commitment actually, that also provides more insight in how remarkably quick and accurate Ren seems to be able to pick up musical skills that weren’t in his skillset before (or in this case for the piano, I should say not in skillset only as far as it comes to this very classically type of playing - I’m not aware of his piano skills for jazz style piano playing but am fully convinced he would be able to master that as well, probable even in such a short time that would appear superhuman or alien to us mere mortals who aren’t musical prodigies) + not simply imitating it but actually assimilating it. Ren imo appears to a sort of sponge as it comes to the ease with which he appears to be ably to absorb anything related to music (styles/genres, instruments, producing, rhythms/rap cadences/prosody, vocal techniques) and the amount of creativity with which he manages to blend all the things to create a style/genres that is like nothing else I’ve heard continues to blow my mind…
So nothing but immense respect, awe and admiration for Ren’s talent, artistry and commitment to that art, and even more so for his creations themselves (referring not to the technical aspects, but to the way his songs draw you in emotionally, get under your skin in the best way + linger on that same skin as goosebumps, how they can inspire, provoke unusually profound thoughts, can make you cry, laugh and scratch your head all at the same time). But I probably don’t need to say all this to another fan, quite sure you know exactly what I’m trying to articulate here 😉 (+ I should say trying to articulate quite poorly I fear since English likely isn’t fully correct/readable as I’m not a native speaker, hope most of it is understandable tho 😅)
Anyway, I mainly wanted to say something about the background of Ren playing the piano in that opening part (+ that thinking it probably wasn’t him based on other credits and his other performances on piano, is an honest foreseeable mistake without that background info), but I seem to have ended up writing a bit of rant idolising Ren’s talent instead 🤔, but hey there can never be enough of those I suppose… 😂
@@dicodecSuggestion for a reaction that displays Ren’s talent as multi-instrumentalist btw: if you’ve never seen Ren on bass please check out The Big Push covering ‘Wade in the water/Trouble so Hard’. Truly next level bass playing, soloing, impro, etc in that one! + won’t make you tear up (I think).
Would love your insights on how the sound recording is set up in those busking performance (In ‘For Joe’ I believe I saw a glimpse of his laptop displaying live processing through Logic Pro, but you can see none of that in those street performances tho the sound quality of those is quite impressive as well an probably involves individual recording tracks for all instruments/ mics but not quite sure how they -meaning Ren since he did the mixing and recording- managed to pull of that level of sound quality in those street settings…
I grew up in a small trailer with wood panels on the walls. I was so happy with my family. Love and light is what we all should strive for, not money
It was Ren playing the piano in the beginning and then he swapped with Charlie.
Ren hired a professional classical pianist because he couldnt do what he wanted. But wrote all the music including for the strings. So incredibly talented
I'm so happy that your Phoenix is rising. And I just noticed today that your subscriber count is also rising. Your doing great things by being authentic and forming a caring community. Thank you for sharing your story. Very appropriate here.
Well said.
Alan, keep doing your music, it's what you clearly love doing, and you'll always have friends 👍👏
If I could like this video 10 times I would. I appreciate your openness and vulnerability and literally a peak behind your curtain. The thing I've always loved about Ren is his ability to spark the inward reflection in oneself in a way that allows them to be open and vulnerable with others, building a stronger community and society. ❤❤
The notion of taking down the green screen was both simple and brilliant. Actually daring to do it was transcendent 🙂
Makes me so happy to see Ren's art touching people and hearing their own story's relating to his music. Your story was so inspiring and makes me hopeful for us all. I loved when you dropped the green screen and showed your reality and shared your own similar emotional story. Like in Hi Ren, life is a pendulum swaying from the dark to the light. Stay strong, stay genuine.
I couldn't agree more. Stay strong, stay genuine, and keep chasing your dreams! ❤
Never watched any of your videos before but you absolutely earned a sub just for your candidness. Your authenticity comes through in spades and I hope you can continue to do what your heart longs for.
Same here. +1 sub.
Same. +1
Alan, I think you are stronger and wiser than you give yourself credit for. You saw where and why things were not making you happy and leaving you unfulfilled and sort to change those things. Yes, they also forced sacrifices personally and monetarily but in the years to come and possibly even now, you’ll see that even without the things you had, you have all the things you need. ❤
Thank you for this great reaction and for sharing with us how you became the person that keeps so many of us coming back today.
Strongly agree!
Thanks for sharing and reacting to REN
Agree 💯,very well said. Great reaction as ALWAYS Alan ❤
You are amazing Alan and you are stronger than you know. You had to go through all that to find yourself and your story will help so many. Keep being f**king amazing ❤ I wish I could give you a hug
Loving the honesty. Seriously!
We need people in this world being honest, sharing 'themselves' ... not pictures of photogenic food they can barely afford in some restaurant, trying to convince the whole world they're living their best life. All this does is tell people they're somehow failing... that they're missing the party.
Well, life ain't a party... it's hard... it sucks... and, yes, sometimes it leaves you sobbing in your room wondering if you can even face tomorrow. Or getting f***ed up just to pass the days... just to numb the feelings.
The greatest gift we can give. the best message we put out there... is our authentic self, our warts-n-all story. That we've been there too. That we've felt that pain also. That they're not alone and that there ARE tomorrows.
But it takes strength to stand up and share your pain... it takes guts to face the world and say, you know what? I don't really have it all figured out either. I've messed up too, and that's okay.
So, Dicodec, man... f**king loved the video man. Your authenticity is precious.
Stay fierce. o/
This whole creation with the two week participation in building a collective has blown my mind. Never felt more included. Never so many emotions. Never so much love. We all matter or none of us matter. Sending you love. Yes it's therapy, neurochemical flooding and brain rewiring and I'm here for it, and for you
Thank you for your honest reaction and sharing your life's journey with your viewers. Your words were powerful. Ren has a way of opening up each of us to feel free to talk about things we were previously not comfortable speaking about but feel some peace finally saying. Sending positive energy and light, continue on your journey, it is a wonderful adventure.
I am so proud of being part of this community around ren. It is similar to the Dears of Dimash. With pure humanity, love and sensitivity. I covered you Alan. Your musical and technical analysis. But much more your magnificence, truthfulness and appreciation. You gave me lots of power through your honest and emotional reactions. Thank you man. Keep on going your wonderful way.
Thank you for being real and having the courage to share. You dropping the green screen was a beautiful moment that felt to me like a sign of your strength. Glad you have now found a better path than playing the money game. Hope you can feel the love through the pixels.
Man i love that Rens music has brought me to so many people great heartfelt people in this world like you. Much love Alan 🧡🧡🧡🧡
Thank you for your vulnerability and i am so happy you have been and are still climbing out of the previous chapter of your life. Much love
Epic piece of art. Song and performance are amazing. Camera work was insanely good. Ren is an absolute genius. Agree- every song is a therapy session. 🫂💛
I'm so glad that you found your way back to a life that is more in line with your values and passions. I know it is still tough and that there are plenty of bumps in the road, but we are rooting for your happiness and health. ❤
I appreciate you being so raw, so open and so emotionally honest. Great art - such as this performance- evokes strong emotions. Wishing you peace
Ren can bring out trauma whether you want it out or not. His mind is genius, his musical skill set is amazing. I think he is both the best and the Illest of Our Time. He will be known and remembered. I am 66 and I wish I had followed my own dream like Ren did. When I was in my mid 30's, I was in a car accident then brought me down a road of 5 failed spine surgeries and chronic pain. I am a pen & ink artist and listened to my inner "Hi Ren" and never pushed to sell more, be more. You are still so young...be your inner Ren. ❤
Great reaction, Alan. It’s really thought provoking isn’t it. The cellos got me, cello always does. There’s something about its frequency that touches right in my soul, pair that with emotive words and I’m floored.
Ren just has the ability to get people to open up more that they probably ever thought they would. I think its because of his honesty and the empathy he transmits to us all. It makes you feel comfortable that those listening will understand, you are among friends, you are safe. I'm glad you could talk the way you did, it shows that something is working positively for us.
Thank you for sharing your story. I can’t speak for everyone watching, but I can speak for me…and your videos are extremely cathartic and relatable. How you react to REN’s music and how it makes you feel is the entire point of art. I appreciate your vulnerability and can’t wait to watch your next video.
Bravo to you man! I chased the dollar hard for years and at 37 I was diagnosed with young onset Parkinson's disease and the company I worked at after 17 years of climbing the ladder pushed me out the door. I went through some struggles having young children at the time but now I am 60. Yes i struggle but I have never been happier in my life
I love how you show your true self and how you are so real. I suffer with depression and you help me though it with your words and action. Thanks so much my friend. Hang in there my brother.
Your music knowledge and life stories are part of what makes your channel and reactions special. Thank you for your stories, and thank you for your original music, which is killer.
I especially like how he tied both trilogies (The Tales and MG) into the score, the theme, and the lyrics. Generational trauma is present throughout them both, just as it is with all of us, and you can hear elements of Violets Tale in the beginning, as well as the theme of "Its just a shame", which ends Jenny and Screech, and MG3, for one. Just undeniably stunning in the breadth and scope of his genius, forever immortalized. 🌈ᥫ᭡
It's good to open up and absolutely no need to apologise. You're amazing and youre still with us for a reason and your dream is taking place, stay strong and keep on with your hearts vision. Ren is helping so many people in so many ways including me and Rens music is also my therapy. Peace and love. ❤
I'm proud of you. It doesn't matter if you are living in a trailer or a mansion. Just be you. That's why we are here. For your perspective. Your insight. Your personality. Your vulnerability. For you.
And Ren of course. 😊
Ren is playing the opening piano, he is a very accomplished pianist in his own right. Watch "For Joe" and you will witness his keyboard skills there as well.
Dude, your vulnerability and emotional bravery is commendable. We do recover, and I applaud you for your awareness, and doing the work you love.
Good on you brother for recognizing your addiction/alcoholism and turning it around…. Now doing what you love to do. It’s hard to be vulnerable and admit your mistakes. You’re great at what you do, and seem happy doing it. Love your takes, as a music producer, your music knowledge is undeniable. Keep working it, one day at a time. This video is a masterpiece. Ren is on another level than other artists…..
My respect brother for your humbleness and honesty! And your braveness to quit your former life and follow your passion.. thats the way. And Ren shows us, as a good example, how to make this world and our lives a better place. Thats the way. So as you are an example!
Much love brother and keep on doing what your doing. I love it and am thankful to "know you" 😉.. CU soon
Well done. No point rolling in money if you're miserable the whole time. Far better to do what your heart says as long as you have enough for your needs.
I agree. Listening to Ren can be therapy. Or he makes you realize you need it! Great reaction man!
I just wanted to say how much I value your insights in you reactions. As a non-musician you really illuminate the process, but your personal reflections are also important. As someone who has his own moments of suffering I can see mirrors in your expressions sometimes. It makes me want to reach out and remind you of your great worth. If a stranger can see it then it must be bright indeed. With kindness.
Keep going with your music. Chronic illness and disability has taken my ability to make music away from me. Never stop. Ren has been such an inspiration to me.
From one human being to another, thank you for your vulnerability and for being real. Ren’s music is so special; I enjoy your reactions.
Honestly dude. On this platform, you are one of the ones I admire the most. I'm goin through a lot of shit myself, and it's hard bro!
Keep doing what you're doing man, I know at least to me, you've made a difference!!
I feel like Ren's music touches us all in ways that make us better people - he reminds of inner truths that we've forgotten or never had a chance to realize. Thank you for sharing your story and your truth.
Understood completely bro. I am busy, working hard, and I have been the most miserable I have been in years over the recent months.. this world and country are continuing down the same path as our forefathers, and it doesn't end well.
Your raw honesty is so refreshing man. Thank you.
❤❤❤you're a beautiful human being and I am super confident you will find a way to support yourself making music. I've never seen anyone so insanely and very uniquely talented. Thank you for sharing, it means a lot , to myself at least, I find similarities from my life to parts of yours. As usual this reaction is amazing. You set the bar very high amongst reaction channels. Standard of excellence my friend.
You are so much braver than you give yourself credit for...it takes inner strength to do what you did...❤
Music making is my therapy. Sometimes I hit a chord on the piano and the flood gates of my eyes start pouring. Ren is my therapy, too. ❤❤❤
Thanks for opening up.
There's so many things I wanted to write about during your reaction but in the end i'll just say this: I know it ain't easy one, but I'm glad of the path you've taken. Thanks for the genuine reaction
Hey man, thanks for sharing your story. Glad you chose art. It is hard to be a sensitive person in this fucked up world. Holy crap as I was writing this you pulled down the green screen 🤯 !!
WOW, that was the most powerful and honest reaction video I’ve ever seen! Thanks for sharing your experience as it relates to the music!
A great reaction to a great message in another Ren song. Thank you for sharing your joyful pain.
I believe this and mention it randomly in comments. Ren at times knows just where to lance the infected injury so the wound can drain and experience the light that heals. Allow yourself to heal.
dude I totally get it. I used to work the corporate gigs for a bit too. it killed my soul and sucked away what time and ability I had to be creative. I stopped to raise my family and got sick. I was faced with the choice, rejoin the work force at a high pay rate and die inside daily, or publish my first book... now I'm writing a few others and have been ghost writing in the interim because bills get paid too. The Money game can kill you if you let it.... just don't. We see you, and we appreciate you.
Great reaction to another quality production from Ren and his team...Also big applause to you for getting your life back on track and doing what makes you happy at the end of the day i would rather die a humble happy man rather than a bitter selfish rich man..keep up the good work stay clean stay safe stay happy....
Love you brother. Thanks for another genuine reaction to one of the greatest prophets of our time. Keep your head up and keep up the good work. 🤘🏼
I appreciate your reactions for both the musical knowledge and human transparency.
This was beautiful and brave. Thank you for sharing.
You’re also an incredible teacher. I hope you continue on that path in the future. Your ear is amazing and your enthusiasm catching. You inspire.
Ren's music seems like therapy for me as well, but more so is the connection I feel to your reaction. Its almost like I dont trust anyone that isnt affected by his message. Im proud of you for choosing a new path, hopefully better for you in the long run. Peace, brother.
Thank you for sharing you connection to Ren's music. Your vulnerability is inspiring. I hope one day you won't feel so raw , but in the meantime, as you said much of Ren's music can be therapeutic. Our sensitivity can be an asset to ourselves or others. Oh yeah Ren's video 🔥
Ren wrote the piano part and. Was very worried they wouldn’t be able to find the right pianist. He was thrilled with Charlie. He did play the beginning part. He said he did this and had to sneak in one cut due to the make it or break it during the water scene. He only had one suit and he had to get it right the first time. He loved the pressure
That was Ren playing at the beginning.
Chin up brother. 94 THOUSAND people who appreciate what you do. It's a weird thing but taking moments to settle comfortably into our sadness can make us stronger and better able to deal with what life throws at us. If you're doing what you love then judge yourself precisely on who you are today and focus only on who you want to be tomorrow. I think you are awesome at what you do - I def appreciate having found your channel.
Thank you again for another great Ren reaction. Yours was the first MG3 reaction I wanted to watch, and I was not disappointed. Thank you again for being vulnerable and sharing your story. It IS relatable.
I feel you 100% I got your back, we are all brothers and sisters.
Music is worth living for, music change lives, save lives. We definitely can build utopias but our owners don't want that.
Ren is the first pianist playing..the second is charlie.
The piano chords of the begining that Ren is playing are from Grieg's piano concerto introduction by the way.
Peace
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The whole video one small cut when ren gets into the wheelchair after jimmy was shot. Incredible cinematography and epic piece of art
Doing the "Rain rain rain rain rain" chorus, at the end, without even having to sing it! Genius! :)
Good to express yourself totally get where you’re coming from being 60 years old now. Ren he’s a bit of fresh air. so artistic and cinematic. looking forward to the ride along with your channel 🙏🏾🏴🇬🇧
Ren really is therapeutic in so many ways, for so many people.
Looks and sounds as though you can get through this. Keep going, you're doing fantastic ❤
Apparently, a Grammy is to "recognise spectacular work in the music industry"
Ren deserves more ❤
Cheers pal 👍🍻
Beautiful reaction. Ren gives us permission to open up publicly about our struggles, and we find that - far from being alone - we’re in the majority….
Right on brother. I'm 16 years sober. I still desire money but Im learning that passion is more important. I also live in a trailer! 😂 No shame in it my man. 😉
Alan, you are one of my favorite
reactors ever. I understand your struggles COMLPLETELY❣️
Please, just stay strong and be yourself! You are a wonderful human being❣️🙏💝
And, we have Ren...
Taking down that green screen was a powerful moment man. Much respect to you your honesty in this video. Best of luck for the future dude.
Thank you for being so real and I’m proud of you for being sober for a year! Much love & peace to you! ♥️♥️♥️
Ren Plays the introduction on the Piano it's all done Live again in one Take, Ren is an Amazing Pianist as well as Guitar Player, in fact he plays many instruments to a high level
You can tell by his rings, that the first piano player is Ren and there's no cuts so they made the switch obvious and don't let Ren hear, you think he ran his voice through some EQ gizmo. The whole thing is HIS voice no alterations. It's a 200,000 pound (as in British money) Yamaha grand piano, it has a very RICH sound. Thank you for sharing your experiences. No need to apologize. Keep up with your dreams . It'll work out!
There is definitely eq and compression editing after the fact.
I hope you watched his "I MESSED up On the REN VIDEO" response. You were a bit off on your critique.
Thank you so much for your inspiring story and your sincerity. I started following you when you were reacting to Pentatonix. I see the vulnerability and appreciate it. Coming from a mom who lost her son to opioid overdose-I’m so proud of you and your year of sobriety. I know how hard it is…stay strong, you have such a big gift to share. 💙
Very good reaction, a real honest how you feel one. I am also glad that Ren is making music that not only makes people think, but I think his openness about what he went through has allowed others to open up about them selves in a good way, not a destructive I hate myself kind of way. Peace to you all.
Rain rain rain rain...THANK YOU, Ren - this is epic in every aspect...
I love that Ren’s music has introduced me to other amazing people - like you, Alan! I’ve enjoyed your breakdowns, your personal stories (go listen to Ren’s Patience) and I really love your playful jams at the ends. Thank you! We’re all fumbling and bumbling our way around on this little planet and it’s so healing when we find connections through our passions. Keep up the music you’re doing great!
As someone who's been through it 3 times i know you can beat it as long as you stay strong. My brother is borderline bps from drugs and a 2 friends going down the same street but they from my knowledge are all clean but its the fact that its around the corner showing its nasty face when you least expect it. Im praying for you.
Kudos to you for telling your story. Sounds like you are in a much better place mentally and your reactions are some of my absolute favourites! Keep at it as we all appreicate your work
Thank you for your reaction.
A lot of people appreciates you. Almost 100k subs is testament to that.
I love your honesty and vulnerability.
We all have our share of regrets, but we just have to move on and try to better ourselves one decision at a time..
Keep up the good work!
money isn't the problem it's the love of money that leads to trouble. loving music and using it to better peoples lives...you've cracked the code. build people up in whatever you do.
I can't describe what I'm feeling right now good enough to say thank you. Thank you thank you thank you, that was the most real and honest reaction I've ever seen. I'm crying with you my brother. We chasing all the money for at least nothing.. to be just sheep in the money game.. it's so frustrating to see where we all in and how easy it can be to escape this shit but we are trapped. I needed this. I needed your words and your tears. Man, thank you so much. ❤
I’m glad you are here and you are doing what you love and sharing it with us. ❤
OMG I've never wanted to comfort someone as much as you right now, I can see your pain and it breaks me, I just want you to scream at your demons that you are NOT ALONE!
This is an exact remake completely modernized Bohemian Rhapsody.
The into on the piano is from. Classical composer Griegg's
piano concerto. Look it up if you want to hear it.
Thank you for being so open and honest . The whole point of the art transpired through your story too. We can achieve together and we are here to support you. Just know you make a difference to many people.
As for Ren, without offending people, you ever think you’re watching something beyond our means trying to help us do better. Like the second coming. Not saying he is and I’m sure he wouldn’t want people to think that but his words are always so true to how we can improve as a human race.
Thank you for relating this song to your own experiences and sharing your story in such a raw and honest way. You are such a sensitive soul and it has really been a pleasure to follow your journey into Ren’s library. His music has had a profoundly cathartic effect on so many. Wishing you all good things in life. 💔❤️🩹❤️
That is ren at the beginning
Ren wrote the music and played intro. Amazing.
Life is brutal, stay strong, it's usually worth it.
very honest words, appreciate it, this is your channel and should be a safe space for you❤ i hope everyone in the comments is responding with a decent amount of respect and empathy because you deserve it ❤
Your honesty is commendable! Thank you for sharing and this is such a great reaction and you prove REN’s point! 👏👏👏👏👏👏
Life can be crazy. I had septic shock and lost my leg below the knee. My other hip had been replaced and had to be removed, so I don’t have a hip joint right now. Due to all this, I am in a wheelchair, but I don’t let it get me down. I almost died -- spent a week in a coma -- but I made it out. I have a wonderful 14 year old son and an 18 year old cat I adore, so I truly feel blessed. We can make our own heaven or hell, it’s at least partly up to us. I can’t change what happened to me, but I have full control in how I react to my circumstances. I was a music major in college, and I’m glad I studied something I loved instead of picking a field of study just because it paid well.