This is a cover of a Sting song. One of my favorite Sting songs, in fact. I love this version better than the original. Probably my favorite harmonies from them after "Its Alright". I've already heard Ren do "Walking on the Moon", one of my favorite songs from The Police fronted by Sting. If Ren ever covers "Message in a bottle" or "Shape of my heart" my other two favorites, I might lose my dang mind. 😂
There is a video of him doing "Message in a bottle." It's not a video produced by The Big Push, but it's acceptable quality. If I can find it again, I'll link to it for you.
One of the main changes they make to the Sting one is switching the line "Confront your enemies, avoid them if you can" to "Befriend your enemies, confront them when you can". So much more Ren to try an unite where possible but speak out when necessary. I always liked the original but I prefer this one now, which is unusul as if I like the original I usually don't like covers as much.
Yep, you're right Joe, this is a super cover! There's a simple little observation I love exactly 19s into the song, as Ren plays a double note he looks/smiles at Romain seemingly for approval, to which Romain gives an approving nod/grin back. I would bet some small change that when they were putting this together in rehearsal, Romain (being an equally accomplished guitarist), probably suggested the little piece! As some have mentioned, please take some time out to react or simply play for your enjoyment, Sting's superbly shot original, in New York. It's beautiful!
You know how much Ren loves Sting and The Police so that love really shines through in this cover. I read that they changed the lyrics "befriend your enemies confront your friend when you can" (i'm paraphrasing coz the phone keyboard is a nightmare). A clever twist.
I imagine Ren & Romain have spoken about Django & maybe discovered his music together. Django only had 2 or 3 fingers on his left hand, but was an amazing guitarist. Ren mentions him in The Hunger, along with others who overcame major challenges.
I might have to put in the original video during a live. Beautiful black and white video and the song has a completely different feel. There are also some lyrics left out as this is a shortened version. The original Bongo Bong also has a completely different feel also and the video is pretty wild.
Some lyrics left out, and the one lyric radically altered - "confront your enemies avoid them if you can" is Sting's original lyric. Ren sings "befriend your enemies confront them when you can" ... I prefer Sting's original lyric however I find it pretty cheeky of Ren to have written a different, equally illogical line (rather than replacing it with something less illogical/contradictory), silly goose.
@@rebeccaburnell9319 Well Ren has been known to flub lines here and there even with his own lyrics so who knows if it was intentional. Personally, I don't find either line illogical. They're kind of saying the same thing in slightly different ways. Sting-"confront your enemies, avoid them if you can". Don't go looking for your enemies but confront them if faced with them. I feel like Ren is saying the same thing in a more positive way "befriend your enemies, confront them when you can." Approach your enemies peacefully and, again, don't look for confrontation. But if confrontation is unavoidable, make sure you're ready for the confrontation. Only confront them when you're ready. But that's just my interpretation.
Just about perfect. An amazing "Sing-A-Long" classic... done with a chilled jazz club vibe. Awesome reaction as ever. Peace, love and positivity to you and yours
There's a quality to ren's voice in this song, specifically "in the way that I walk" that reminds me BIG TIME of kin/nik from Australian heavy rock group, Twelve foot Ninja. I think you'd enjoy some of their stuff if you want to step on yet another branch of genre bending.
This knowledge gives the lyrics more poignancy. Be yourself, no matter what they say. Homosexuality was illegal in the UK until the 60s & he must have fought his whole life against 'what they say'.
@@DavidPChristian2 I just found this clip of John Hurt as Quentin Crisp. I don't think it's a spoiler, but it's the finale from The Naked Civil Servant. It looks like there was a BBC dramatisation made in the 70s. It made me LOL 😆 ua-cam.com/video/mLWyaso2a3k/v-deo.htmlsi=0K1RkYJKWkA_UOTu
It's a joy to see this video after watching a ton of reactions lately with very poor production values. Not to disparage any reactor, I enjoy the Ren/Ren & Friend reactions regardless. And as always, I appreciate your insights as someone who produces music videos.
Have you checked out Romain, solo? I would love you to check out the one that is at sunset, filmed on a beach. It is GORGEOUS. Seriously. It's simple, but I think you'd appreciate it.
Don’t particularly like the original / but this is class. Love English dudes bringing a Jamaican sound in like it’s old school English / kinda is ❤️. Love your reactions 2es.
PLEEEEASE ditch the stereotype - we mostly drink coffee in uK - there's a million coffee shops - ain't no tea shops - hardly anyone drinks tea - nobody "takes" tea that's a 100 years out of date
Each artist in the band has their own magic. Amazingly they combine and the magic multiplies!
This is a cover of a Sting song. One of my favorite Sting songs, in fact. I love this version better than the original. Probably my favorite harmonies from them after "Its Alright". I've already heard Ren do "Walking on the Moon", one of my favorite songs from The Police fronted by Sting. If Ren ever covers "Message in a bottle" or "Shape of my heart" my other two favorites, I might lose my dang mind. 😂
or king of pain
There is a video of him doing "Message in a bottle." It's not a video produced by The Big Push, but it's acceptable quality. If I can find it again, I'll link to it for you.
@@Thomas.Saunders That would be amazing!
@@meggsy82 - The UA-cam account has many Ren busking videos. Here's "Message:" ua-cam.com/video/kIgtBvrqCUA/v-deo.htmlsi=uYuALIR_JYjB6dyW
Just saw one on UA-cam of him and Liv doing message in a bottle live on Brighton Beach. I did not find the sound quality great, though.
Magical musicality ❤️🔥🫶🏻🏴
One of the main changes they make to the Sting one is switching the line "Confront your enemies, avoid them if you can" to "Befriend your enemies, confront them when you can". So much more Ren to try an unite where possible but speak out when necessary. I always liked the original but I prefer this one now, which is unusul as if I like the original I usually don't like covers as much.
Yep, you're right Joe, this is a super cover! There's a simple little observation I love exactly 19s into the song, as Ren plays a double note he looks/smiles at Romain seemingly for approval, to which Romain gives an approving nod/grin back. I would bet some small change that when they were putting this together in rehearsal, Romain (being an equally accomplished guitarist), probably suggested the little piece! As some have mentioned, please take some time out to react or simply play for your enjoyment, Sting's superbly shot original, in New York. It's beautiful!
Thanks for this nice little detail. I've never caught that before.
You know how much Ren loves Sting and The Police so that love really shines through in this cover. I read that they changed the lyrics "befriend your enemies confront your friend when you can" (i'm paraphrasing coz the phone keyboard is a nightmare). A clever twist.
UA-cam was trippin for a minute there and wouldn't let me comment 😂😂 I love this one 🧡🧡🧡
Here for you.
I love this one.
You know they're good people when the doggo is hanging out and just cold chillin' with them.🤙🤟
Loved it, thanks!
Props to Josh and Sam, too. Noticed the "Get naked" sign on the wall there...? LOL
Sam and Josh! ♥
So good. This dude is so talented.
The push is 🔥 with vocals.
I really enjoy this group. I haven't found a bad song yet from them. Romain has a new instrumental out called "Django" that is absolutely beautiful.
Named for the great Jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt who was born on this date in 1910.
I agree! Romain’s music is beautiful
@@DavidPChristian2 and immortalized by Ren in The Hunger!
@@scottterres4119 He was already immortal, named as a major influence by guitarists from B.B. King to Willie Nelson to Tony Iommi
I imagine Ren & Romain have spoken about Django & maybe discovered his music together. Django only had 2 or 3 fingers on his left hand, but was an amazing guitarist. Ren mentions him in The Hunger, along with others who overcame major challenges.
I needed this one today! Whoo hooo!
Love it Thanks JoeE ❤❤
Listen to their original song, All My Heroes 😁
My favorite.
I might have to put in the original video during a live. Beautiful black and white video and the song has a completely different feel. There are also some lyrics left out as this is a shortened version. The original Bongo Bong also has a completely different feel also and the video is pretty wild.
Some lyrics left out, and the one lyric radically altered - "confront your enemies avoid them if you can" is Sting's original lyric. Ren sings "befriend your enemies confront them when you can" ... I prefer Sting's original lyric however I find it pretty cheeky of Ren to have written a different, equally illogical line (rather than replacing it with something less illogical/contradictory), silly goose.
@@rebeccaburnell9319 Well Ren has been known to flub lines here and there even with his own lyrics so who knows if it was intentional. Personally, I don't find either line illogical. They're kind of saying the same thing in slightly different ways. Sting-"confront your enemies, avoid them if you can". Don't go looking for your enemies but confront them if faced with them. I feel like Ren is saying the same thing in a more positive way "befriend your enemies, confront them when you can." Approach your enemies peacefully and, again, don't look for confrontation. But if confrontation is unavoidable, make sure you're ready for the confrontation. Only confront them when you're ready. But that's just my interpretation.
They are masters of their artistry. 🔥 💯
The doggie was my favorite part, so cute!
Most puppers I know would have been singing along 😂😂 loved your reaction as always!❤️🔥✌🏻🫶🏻
I have had this in my head and singing it and humming it all day...now it is 9:27pm and I'll be singing and humming it long into my sleep ! 😊
Yurrr!
#RenMakesMusic #Ren #TheBigPush 🔥🔥!! 🌎❤️
Bro ….. thanks for bringing this Ren song to my attention. The man is just great with music.
Just about perfect.
An amazing "Sing-A-Long" classic... done with a chilled jazz club vibe.
Awesome reaction as ever.
Peace, love and positivity to you and yours
I am so n love with this one!!! Ohhh my ❤
One of my favorite covers from them
Another banger is What kind of woman is this (live) 👍
Dammit this just melts my soul!!❤❤❤ whew these guys
It's coffee for me too, Joe.☕
There's a quality to ren's voice in this song, specifically "in the way that I walk" that reminds me BIG TIME of kin/nik from Australian heavy rock group, Twelve foot Ninja. I think you'd enjoy some of their stuff if you want to step on yet another branch of genre bending.
Shades of crosby, stills & nash with the three guitars and the harmonies. You should check out suite Judy blue eyes sometime
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Love your joy
Song written in honour of Quentin Crisp, a very English, quietly flamboyant gay writer.
This knowledge gives the lyrics more poignancy. Be yourself, no matter what they say. Homosexuality was illegal in the UK until the 60s & he must have fought his whole life against 'what they say'.
@@chiefaberach Crisp is the elderly man with the really cool hat you see walking behind Sting in his music video.
@@DavidPChristian2 thanks for that. Have you read any of his books & I'd so, what would you recommend?
@@chiefaberach The Naked Civil Servant.
@@DavidPChristian2 I just found this clip of John Hurt as Quentin Crisp. I don't think it's a spoiler, but it's the finale from The Naked Civil Servant. It looks like there was a BBC dramatisation made in the 70s. It made me LOL 😆
ua-cam.com/video/mLWyaso2a3k/v-deo.htmlsi=0K1RkYJKWkA_UOTu
I am glad you loved this song. Yes Bongo Bong is great too. So much to choose from😱💕👍🦇
Love their harmonies on this one. Great reaction! I hadn't thought about that early camera focus on the instruments before vox come in.
That doggy tho! ❤ 🐶 ❤
The Big Push cover of Lonely Boy is another great track
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Love this video!!
A top favourite 🔥👌
Hi Joe E, I love this song from Sting. The Big Push flavor is really good...Peace🤙☝️😌
Love the wall sign😂
💚💚💚💚💚💚🦠🦠🦠 love to you Mr Joe E Sparks and always The Big Push ; Ren, Romain, Gorran 💚💚💚 and Samuel Perry Valvey
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❤ Ren ❤your reaction
This is a great sting song
It's a joy to see this video after watching a ton of reactions lately with very poor production values. Not to disparage any reactor, I enjoy the Ren/Ren & Friend reactions regardless. And as always, I appreciate your insights as someone who produces music videos.
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Isn't this so great? 😊❤
I like this much more than Sting's original.
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Have you checked out Romain, solo? I would love you to check out the one that is at sunset, filmed on a beach. It is GORGEOUS. Seriously. It's simple, but I think you'd appreciate it.
Don’t particularly like the original / but this is class. Love English dudes bringing a Jamaican sound in like it’s old school English / kinda is ❤️.
Love your reactions 2es.
Song is about Quentin Crisp a gay writer actor and one time model who spent much of his time in New York as well as the UK.
Always here to shamelessly flirt to Ren
Lol flirt away🤣❤️💯
PLEEEEASE ditch the stereotype - we mostly drink coffee in uK - there's a million coffee shops - ain't no tea shops - hardly anyone drinks tea - nobody "takes" tea that's a 100 years out of date
I cant watch you no more if you don't do adam calhoun fight music
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