@@Eric-in-TO In an interview or Twitch talk someone asked him if she gave him lessons, and he said no. But I'm sure he still picked things up from his parents. Kids are like sponges, and Ren is one of the biggest sponges I know. I mean that in the good sense, lol.
@@ClearTheRubble7 Yes, I remember him commenting about growing up surrounded by music. How else can you explain "Kiddie with a black heart in a car park by Primark Jamming Django Reinhardt" 🙂
He was inspired by a news story of a prostitute in London that was killed, and the officer was quoted as commenting that, "it's such a shame." He built Jenny's character on that prostitute, and imagined the killer as Screech (James). Violet's tale came years later as he developed how their parent's traits could have influenced them, and he added the twist that really grabs you at the end. As to the sound, it was recorded live as they filmed.
I’ve seen over 200 of these reactions to this story and this is probably the most interesting and enjoyable of the lot. Very intelligent and interesting guy. Well played 😊
When he was looking at the rewind and playing it on the guitar I predicted he would catch the fast forward.. It's the classical instrument reactors thst catch it I've noticed
I wonder how many people caught that the song also starts with the rewind (slightly different, and not announced, but it’s there). Listen to the very beginning if you don’t see what I mean, before he starts singing. It is foreshadowing that the whole part happens before Jenny and Screech are even born.
You managed to catch so much more than most because of your understandings of the intricate ways you can enhance story telling from a guitarists perspective. Very wild
Hi Raffi! Ren calls this music *Bardcore*. You really caught on the some of the intricacies of Rens performance. A lot of these tales put me in mind of Elizabethan music, basically folk music with a touch of class. Keep Reacting!
EXCELLENT reaction! 🫡 I've watched the Tales hundreds of times with as many reactors, and THESE are the ones I truly enjoy the most. Thank you so much for your analysis and insights. The background information, composition notes, theory, etc are compelling to learn, and I've never heard many of the points you've brought up.
Well, that was good! You might be interested in Ren's live version of Murderer. You're the first I've seen to recognise the nods to Django Reinhardt and gypsy jazz, which you will spot in this too, perhaps. Very interesting reaction, excellent stuff.
Amazing reaction! Thank you! Fun fact: Knick knack Paddy whack is a children song, yes, BUT its background is incredibly sinister. It is about the multitude of punishments the Irish people had to endure during the Great famine (in the early 1800s I think).
Great reaction! I absolutely loved the breakdown! He has some really impressive guitar work as you will see! Some different styles of RENs guitar… Fred again mashup is beautiful and just him and a guitar, fire is ren in a Michael Jackson/ oldie rock sound, money game is a 3 part masterpiece, and believe it or not I would have to argue that the new Kujo beatdown is one of his more impressive musical composures to date
You are literally the first of hundreds of reactors I've seen to mention the forwarding of time back to the hospital, even when they've noticed the reversing time! Jenny had on makeup (rosy cheeks) and high heels. Why might a 14 year old girl with a tough upbringing be on the streets at that time of night looking forward to escaping her life? Great reaction, thanks! 🖤
Great review. As mentioned, Ren is self taught. The best insight, to his introduction to music, watch the 1st YT interview Ren did with Justin Hawkins. Ren goes into great detail, How was given his 1st battered guitar by his dad around 10yrs old Ren said he always practicing, and carried the guitar around with him, everywhere he went. BTW Ren said his parents were hippies, they always taking him to music festivals Ren also says, if he wanted to learn a style of music, or a certain guitar technique, would find a guitar teacher who he could gel with. Ren also did the exact same with his singing
If Ren hasn't responded to any of your reactions yet, he should. He does respond to a lot of reactions and yours is one of the very best that I've seen. Thank you, sir. I've been wondering some of the things you talk about because my layman ears were telling me I hear classical and classical spanish influence. I had no idea about gypsy jazz.
Love your insights. Reactions to this trilogy are so special because it elicits a strong emotional response and almost feels intimate. Ren’s music becomes a shared experience.
Yay! A reactor who finally talked about the nick nack paddy whack and how much more sinister it makes the beating. ❤ It adds so much lyrically, especially because your mind automatically finishes the line "give a dog a bone" and he is talking about breaking her bones. Then in hindsight, even more sinister because it is a nursery rhyme and she is pregnant.
I don’t think people realize how incredibly hard the guitar is to play. My husband plays and to walk and play and sing/rap while not looking down at the chords, that’s incredible to me. I love your analysis because you can catch all of the nuances in the chords … it’s incredible to watch.
What a great reaction. Hearing the music theory along with the reaction is amazing. Don’t get me wrong, I love all Ren reactions but there’s so much more substance in this than just someone watching along and gasping. Definitely sub’d!
Yes, the way he describes Jenny makes her sound much older than 14. Also, the way I've always seen these videos and songs is that Ren is trying to portray the traveling minstrel, passing down an oral tradition. But instead of telling medieval tragedies he's telling urban tragedies.
I think your ready to see how Ren practiced his craft..go check out Ren on the streets with his band the big push...wade in the water,war pigs,paint it black,I shot the sheriff/Road to Zion/ hip hop ...Great reaction BTW ❤
Great reaction, thanks! I've subscribed. "I don't know if this is on purpose" or "I don't know if it's intentional"... Note to future Raffi: Every moment, inflection, glance, camera angle, shadow, echo, "incidental" sound... everything is intentional. Of all the things that make Ren a genius, to my mind his extraordinary attention to detail is a primary factor. He, and his DP and dear friend Samuel Perry-Falvey, craft every single detail. Everyone Ren creates with is extraordinary. You'll see...
I don't find the acoustic version of Animal Flow to be "outstanding". It is just an acoustic version. Unlike the "murderer" acoustic version that is actually amazing.
@@1individeo Thank you for putting me straight and welcome to the internet, where different people have different opinions. You are going to have such a good time!😀
One that is often overlooked is Crutch, he sings with ex girlfriend, Bibi. This was before his Lyme diagnosis and he thought he was dying. Subbed fir more. Love that u caught the time travel and Ren's one take genius ❤❤
Cool reaction from a guitar expert who has lent his expertise to this trilogy. I have watched many of these reactions and you are one of the few who picked up both the rewind time and forward in time guitar pieces. Ren is a perfectionist and leaves nothing to chance. You can also find him playing this whole trilogy in a busking session on the street with a live audience. Yes each part was shot in one take live in the early hours of the morning, with just Ren and Samuel Perry-Falvey who is the master videographer behind much of Ren's work. Apparently they had to shoot the Screech segment twice as someone yelled out "shut the f**k up". Nice work.
Not saying this to be rude in any way because he did an awesome job reacting. But there are others I have seen that also bring that up, not many though.
100%. That's exactly why I specifically said "first reactor I've seen" because there are so many videos out there. I've seen a lot, but not all. I have seen people point it out on Hi Ren, but never on this one.
Raffi Thank you for this reaction This is what us Renegades love, someone who is intelligent and has the highest level musical knowledge to share this Ren journey with us Thank you brother Until next time Take care Daz
I've watched countless reactions to this, and as a guitar player I realllly enjoyed having your classical playing breakdown from the musician's point of view.. Easily one of my favourite reaction to this masterpiece. Thank you! Keep doing a great job 👌
Gypsy jazz?? Sounds like something I need to check out. Great reaction, you caught onto so many things that a lot of people miss. Really enjoyed your input and look forward to more!!
Django Reinhardt is a genius. He had an accident with his fretting hand, requiring him to be very creative and adaptive with the way he plays his instruments. He certainly never let it hold him back. Enjoy.
Check out anything by one of Ren's influences Django Reinhardt. He was a Belgian/French jazz guitarist who was prolific in the 1930's and 40's. Minor Swing and Limehouse Blues are two of my favourites.
@@PeteFindsObscureStuff He also invented a way to play the guitar, too... all because he was missing fingers. Its a technique still used to this day, and is taught -- with full phalanges. XD
Yes! I have watched up to maybe hundred of reactions to this so far, and you’re literally the first person to notice the fast forward sound on the guitar! And, it is you exactly, from whom I was waiting for that. I’m not surprised, but happy. Finally! 😊
I have to say, after watching at least 100 reactions (I daresay, many, many more), you are absolutely the FIRST I've seen who recognizes the "unrewinding" of time to bring us back to the present moment toward the end of Violet's Tale. Many - though I'm guessing no more than 30% of the reactors I've watched - noticed the Rod-Serlingesque "rewinding" of time earlier in "Act III", but absolutely none before you recognized Ren musically bringing us back to the present. When I read that you are a classical guitarist, I held out hope that at last someoneother than me would recognize it. Thank you for upholding my devotion to classical musicians. Y'all know (most of) it all. Oh yeah, thanks for your short digression into modal music. Much too deep for this venue, but it's super nice to give it a shout-out. Thanks.
Had to subscribe because I love watching your insights and explanations! Next I think you should check out his band The Big push covering Bongo bong! I would love to hear your opinion on this guitar work of that one
Great catch! So many people miss that one. "Do you think I want to do this?!" That is a poster sentence of an abusive relationship. Wonderful reaction, thank you, Raffi! 💙
Loved your reaction and insight. If you want to make sure you don't miss anything you can left arrow once to go back 5 seconds. Can't wait for you to get further down the Ren rabbit hole. Be well.
Appreciate your reaction to this song. This is a VERY SAD tale; But, what I LOVE the MOST about "The Tale of Jenny and Screech" is that in the end it points out that Jenny and Screech were siblings. This gave me insight into Ren's compassion for humanity and the recognition of how wrong it is. It should not be this way. We all brothers and sisters. That we are divine spiritual beings in mortal bodies. We should treat each other as such. Jenny and Screech grew up in the foster system so that they didn't know they were siblings. But, if we're taught like we should be taught; that we are ALL BROTHER and SISTERS! That is the way we should ALL treat each other! This is what I like about this song. Hopefully, one day we will all know this. "Every so often there comes an artist that says things on a certain level that just resonates." I feel Ren through his ten or so years of hellacious suffering became somewhat of a prophet. Have a nice day!
Awesome reaction. Impressed by how you are able to pick up the lyrics while also processing the musical notes… the Money Game trilogy is amazing (make sure you do the lyric video for part 2!). Also… I think you’d like Back on 74 for the musical influence. 👍
The intros and story telling is very much in line with late medieval times, around the time of Shakespeare, hence the label given to this genre of Ren as Bardcore.
It's so easy to get caught up in the story or particular aspects of the performance. There is just so much going on. I appreciate you pointing out how he uses the instruments to set the tone of the different scenes, characters, and chapters of the story as it unfolds. That is what orchestras do for theater/cinema performances. Many of the early cartoons gave no (or very little) voice to the characters. But the animation along with music and sound effects could keep children entertained for hours. I've been careful about subscribing to new reaction channels lately because it makes it harder for me to find my favorites. You got a sub from me. Looking forward to more fun/informative reactions! 👏 Others will recommend lots of phenomenal work by Ren which I will likely check out as well although I am not as much of a hard core "groupie" generally preferring more random variety. I have a long list of favorite songs by different artists of various genres and eras of music that I often put on random play while driving, doing chores around the house, etc, unless I am in the mood for something very specific at a particular time. Would love to see your take on lots of different kinds of music and artists. 🙂
The most perfect pausing ever! I am fascinated by how quickly and clearly everything is pointed out. And I am learning while enjoying this reaction! Aces!
Great reaction! It’s very interesting to hear this from the POV of a classic guitarist. Ren is self taught, but, as folks have been saying, was surrounded by music as a child. He has many influences, and these spur his creativity. Thank you for having a look at this.
This is an example of REN’s Bard core style of music - like a modern version of the medieval bard or minstrel here roaming the streets of Britain telling his stories to “the man on the street” the average Joe, the working class man - a cautionary tale about generational abuse! I love these tales for their dark, haunting quality to tell stories that are hard to hear but definitely need to be heard to teach and give cause for reflection. I enjoyed your take on the guitar styles and chords. Liked, commented and subscribed ❤
Jennys tale was prompted by a newspaper story and people saying its such a shame then a few months later came Screeches tale then it was nearly 2 years later he released Violets tale tying it all together. Masterpiece.
Great reaction! Welcome to the fam ❤ Pause as much as you like and rewind as many time as you want. one little tip along the way though, after pausing give the rewind button a tap just so you don't miss anything. Once again, great reaction!!
I was waiting for this reaction! The information you shared taught me a lot about the music and composition of this trilogy, as I expected it would. Thank you!!!
Okay, I finally subscribed. I've been a fan for almost 2 years and I've literally watched hundreds of Ren reactions. I really enjoy your reactions, because you explain quite thoroughly want Ren is doing on the guitar. Please consider reacting to Ren - Fred Again Mashup to see another live performance where Red does a lot of interesting things with his acoustic guitar. Thanks for what you're doing.
Nice reaction! Yes, what was a 14 year old girl in high heels doing walking those streets alone at night? Especially one that came up through the system with no real parents. She had walked them about a thousand times before. It's funny how easy it is to figure out once you know Violet's tale, but very few pick up the clues first time around in Jenny's Tale.
You're good at this format, Raffi. It's not beneath you. I don't watch live streams like I used to, but you have a ton to offer and I'd be happy to keep up with you like this!
Great reaction, and you picked up that these were all filmed in a single take - Ren's speciality (and not forgetting Sam's incredible work behind the camera!)
The songs that have instrumental introduction are the songs that are “bard core” and are more story focused. It’s a musical cue to what kind of song this will be as ren doesn’t stick to one genre.
Ren is a modern day (time travelling 😂) bard painting such vivid imagery with his storytelling that it pulls you in and forces you to keep watching - even when it gets physically uncomfortable during Violet’s Tale. And Ren uses this ability to shed light on far too real issues in the world. Ren is special 🖤
A powerful story. Your analysis of the music was much appreciated. And I've learned some things about Ren's musical background from the comments. (I knew he was self-taught but did not know about his parents' involvement in music.) I look forward to your next analysis.
Great reaction, loved your input and comments and insights. For some more lighthearted and fun guitar you should check out Back on 74/Message in a bottle retake! It isn't classical guitar but it is a fun time and shows yet another side of Ren. Like you, I had also imagined Jenny to be older until I had re-listened to it with the context that Ren wrote Jenny's tale after seeing a news report of a teenage prostitute being killed in his town. The work she was heading home from and the "streets she's walked so many times before" were referencing that she was a street-walker so it made more sense how she would have a job at just 14 years old.
I really enjoyed this reaction. I've seen several reactions from guitarists and I've never heard it analyzed quite this way. This is inspired by a news item about a young murdered prostitute.
Exactly... when that facet of the story hits, it becomes the saddest part of all. Not just that she's 14, but that she's tottered through those same streets in high heels "a thousand times before". So you realize just how young she was when she ran away from the foster care system and took to the streets. And the way the song takes it to a place where her passing was almost the escape she'd been hoping for.
Further to this Jennie would have been "made up" to appear more mature and alluring perhaps. Even if he had seen her since they were separated, Screech (James) would not have recognized her and actually thought that he had killed a lady...of the night.
@@Mr.Ekshin the saddest part until you ask yourself why exactly a 16 year old Violet would have been given social housing as soon as she moved out of home
@@Lemonbeesyeah, but what does Ren know about it ;) (Joking. I used to comment about what it might mean about Jenny until I saw Ren dismiss that aspect as unintended. Now I just see others say it and smile - the weird thing is, to a degree, an artist loses control of their art once it’s out in the world and the audience is free to bring their own perspective to it, so although I do joke…it’s also kinda true - if Jenny being a street walker is what it means to some people, then that’s what it is…to them. It kinda doesn’t matter if Ren didn’t intend it to be seen that way now).
I absolutely love your breakdowns of Ren’s music. I would love to hear your take on the Money Game trilogy and his work with Chinchilla! So happy to have found this channel.
Really enjoyed your “modal’ and ‘peddle’ analysis even tho’ I’ve never heard of these terms in guitar before. Interesting breakdown. Thanks ❤ Edited to say I subbed for more. 👍
Ren uses Django Reinhardt as part of a rhyme scheme in "The Hunger". Well---he also uses Willie Wonka, Vincent van Gogh, Frank Sinatra, Jesse Owens, Leonard Cohen, and King Arthur. 😄 Thanks for your observations!
Great reaction. Thank you. There is no guitar in "Mackay", but it's another song that shows his amazing talent on another instrument, the piano. It's a song about a second friend that died too soon, Callum Mackay. Normally, I would recommend going down the series of Joe songs first & there is some overlap, but "Mackay" is just amazing.
Saw your reaction to Hi Ren with Eshplume and had to come sub! Here’s some info ❤️ 🔥🔥🔥 .Welcome to the Renaissance! Ren is my favourite artist of all time. I say artist because he is a multifaceted diamond! From singing (all styles) to rapping (bars/flows/schemes for days), Bardcore (story telling) beatbox, makes his own beats, scatting and a multi instrumentalist (guitars, bass, drums, melodica and more). On top of that he is the most beautiful human being inside and out who has been through and continues to go through absolute hell. Ren is 33 from Anglesey, Wales originally but spent most his adult life in Brighton, England. He has been very ill for years, at one point being completely bed ridden. He was misdiagnosed for years, being told he was bipolar, had M.E and more and was prescribed medications that made him worse and ended up in psychosis. It turns out Ren had Lyme disease which has caused havoc on his body. He’s been living in Calgary, Canada all year receiving intense medical treatment for his brain damage and mast cell activation disorder amongst other things that were caused by the Lyme disease. He started off making beats at 12 and selling CDs then moved on to busking. He was part of a band called Trick The Fox and was signed to Sony but they didn’t renew the contract after his health deteriorated. He then started The Big Push. They went on hiatus the end of last year after 5 years partly due to his move to Canada and also because the other members are also soloists and were moving around too. I have a list of songs to check out of all styles. Obviously this is no where near everything but gives you places to start. 🖤 Ren songs in best order to watch them (although there isn’t a specific order technically, this is a good way to go) 📚Serious/storytelling📚 Hi Ren The Tale of Jenny and Screech (full) SickBoi Chalk outlines live How to be me live Suic*de For Joe Money Game 1, 2, 3 🎤Showing off his rap etc talent🎤 Losing it The hunger Power Illest of our time Genesis Genesis acoustic Murderer Murderer acoustic Animal flow Animal flow acoustic what you want (beastie boys homage) 🎸The big push 🎸 I shot the sheriff/ road to Zion/ hip hop Wade in the water/ Nina Simone/ trouble so hard Englishman in New York live Swan song Watch out (red suspenders) Sweet little lady Sweet little lady live Why my woman? War pigs (red suspenders) Paint it black (red suspenders) 🎶Ren and Sam Tompkins🎶 Blind eyed Blind eyed ft angry carpark attendant Blind eyed MC sessions Walking on the moon/ no diggity Earned it/ man’s world/ falling ⛔️More full list below.⛔️ REN ET AL SONG LIST Here’s a list to get you going (I know you’ve seen a few) 🖤 RAP The hunger Illest of our time Power Genesis (also the acoustic one) Sick boi Animal flow (also the acoustic) What you want (beastie boys homage) Murderer (also the acoustic one) Masochist Lost All Faith Down On The Beat ft Viktus 16 bar challenge Seven Sins Wicked Ways SickBoi 2 Loco Kujo beat down RETAKES Wildfire (SBTRKT retake) Right here, right now - fat boy slim All my life - foo fighters Bittersweet Symphony - the verve Losing it - fisher Half time Bittersweet symphony live Back on 74/ message in a bottle retake Fred again mash up BARDCORE The tale of Jenny and screech (full) Hi Ren MoneyGame part 1 MoneyGame part 2 MoneyGame part 3 SINGING Humble ft Eden nash Ocean ft Eden nash Fire Baggage (Chris webby featuring ren) Troubles Troubles acoustic INSTRUMENTAL Mackay FUNNY 1990s (watch the video one) Love music Love music part 2 Love music part 3 Love music part 4 Uninvited SAD Su!cide For Joe Crutch ft Bibi Depression Insomnia OTHERS Dear God Crucify your culture Ahiahiahoha Hold On Penitence ft Molly Mckinna Everybody drops Heretic Diazepam Ready for you Children of the moon Girls It’s alright Jessica ft orlean Hold on Life is funny Do you believe Satellite girl French song ft domain Axisa Can’t help falling in love (Elvis cover) Screech’s tale Instagram stories Wade in the water (live in Berlin) Freckled angels - live performance Freckled angels Pixie Make my way Run away Pocket full of pain Meaning Bullet Patience - Ren Gill M.E. RANDOM Love you CNN One Million Subscribers - defining success Why SickBoi is off all streaming platforms Loads of busking ones with his band The Big Push, Trick The Fox, Sam Tompkins and Chinchilla. THE BIG PUSH - MUSIC VIDEOS / LIVE Swan song sweet little lady Sweet little lady - live bongo bong Englishman in New York live what kind of woman is this It’s alright GAK sessions - the big push live These boots are made for walking/satisfaction/everybody The big push live from home (live nation broadcast) Icarus Acustarus (Icarus acoustic) Xbox marijuana Dignity Oh my woman Praise You Precious THE BIG PUSH - BUSKING I shot the sheriff/road to Zion/hiphop N johnny B Goode sweet little lady I shot the sheriff (Bob Marley cover) My generation Damien Marley live Sympathy for the devil live Guns of Brixton Watch out (live busking) Lonely boy (black keys cover) Love will tear us apart (joy division) Jumpin jack flash (the Rolling Stones cover) Lonely boy/paint it black Watch out (live busking 2020) Heroes (David Bowie) Heart attack REN & SAM TOMPKINS earned it/mans world/falling blind eyed live performance Blind eyed live Blind eyed ft angry carpark attendant Blind eyed MC sessions walking on the moon/no diggity improvising around Stevie Wonder what went wrong 1&2 Wild thoughts/crazy in love Latch (live disclosure cover) Same old situation REN & CHINCHILLA Chalk Outlines (live) How To Be Me (live) one dance/drunk in love sexual healing CHINCHILLA fingers (live) Elements Little girl gone Cut you off TRICK THE FOX living room poetry The mash up Lost boy Street lights
So He is playing the guitar doing all those chords notes and arrengments , while telling a story , singing, rapping, walking around, acting different type of characters in the story, ducking walls not to smash the guitar, and recording it live in one continuous take without fkng up... .. Im a sound enginier and that video is not post prod. Studio Sound with lipsync, thats live.....I guess ren is something else ahhh...!¡! 👏👏👏
Great video, first one of your videos I've seen. Really enjoyed it. I always got the first reverse time in the guitar. I'd never realized the second time.
Great reaction. Subbed. Ren does acoustic versions of a few of his rap songs: Murderer, Animal flow, genesis, and troubles. You could double bill them with the originals for bonus fan points. The Money Game trilogy is REN’s other big story telling song series: Part 1 is a live theatrical performance featuring romaine from the big push on guitar. Part 2 was a studio production with a clipshow/ lyric video because of covid (the live version is just part of the song and not a full production) Part 3 is Ren’s biggest production to date and features him on the piano and a a string quartet all recorded live and composed by Ren. It won Best Music Video at the London Music Video Awards. His Fred Again mashup is an acoustic cover of several songs by the EDM artists Fred Again. Back on 74/Message in a bottle Retake, features ten on electric guitar doing some groovy Motown funk.
One small thing that I've never heard anybody mention, and I wouldn't really expect most people to, is where he calls his girl and says "nothing I'm just a bit tired." That line and the way he delivers it without thinking like it was just second nature makes me feel kinda gross lol because that's such a stereotypical excuse for people on drugs when somebody else notices them acting weird. I've used that exact same line many many times myself. It's such an easy and cheap lie when you're trying to hide something. Just a small detail that to me speaks volumes on the character and mental state of Screech.
I love it when people with different specialities look at Ren's music and bring their perspectives. Thanks for a unique reaction!
Ren's father specialises in playing medieval music on the Lute and the Lyre,and you can hear that travelling minstral style a lot with Ren.
I was today years old when I found that out. Thank you.
and his Mum is a vocal coach!
@@saraatkinson8023 Me too.. and also @Eric-in-TO comment "and his Mum is a vocal coach!"
@@Eric-in-TO In an interview or Twitch talk someone asked him if she gave him lessons, and he said no. But I'm sure he still picked things up from his parents. Kids are like sponges, and Ren is one of the biggest sponges I know. I mean that in the good sense, lol.
@@ClearTheRubble7 Yes, I remember him commenting about growing up surrounded by music. How else can you explain "Kiddie with a black heart in a car park by Primark
Jamming Django Reinhardt" 🙂
He was inspired by a news story of a prostitute in London that was killed, and the officer was quoted as commenting that, "it's such a shame." He built Jenny's character on that prostitute, and imagined the killer as Screech (James). Violet's tale came years later as he developed how their parent's traits could have influenced them, and he added the twist that really grabs you at the end. As to the sound, it was recorded live as they filmed.
I’ve seen over 200 of these reactions to this story and this is probably the most interesting and enjoyable of the lot. Very intelligent and interesting guy. Well played 😊
I loved how you catched when Ren fast forwards time again. Very few reactors get that really!
Awesome reaction, thank you!
I've seen a fair number catch that but very few catch the winding forward to the present.
@daphneparkin6869 yeah no disrespect to them that Don get it but haway it's perfection rewind fast forward 👌
When he was looking at the rewind and playing it on the guitar I predicted he would catch the fast forward.. It's the classical instrument reactors thst catch it I've noticed
I wonder how many people caught that the song also starts with the rewind (slightly different, and not announced, but it’s there). Listen to the very beginning if you don’t see what I mean, before he starts singing. It is foreshadowing that the whole part happens before Jenny and Screech are even born.
You managed to catch so much more than most because of your understandings of the intricate ways you can enhance story telling from a guitarists perspective. Very wild
Great reaction. I would recommend reacting to REN’s Fred Again Mashup for more interesting acoustic guitar work.
Ren is filming his next set ot 'Tales' this month - can't wait!
Really????
wait what
Think that’s all going to be put on hold, he’s slipped a bit with his health. He put a post up about it last week
Hi Raffi! Ren calls this music *Bardcore*. You really caught on the some of the intricacies of Rens performance. A lot of these tales put me in mind of Elizabethan music, basically folk music with a touch of class. Keep Reacting!
EXCELLENT reaction! 🫡 I've watched the Tales hundreds of times with as many reactors, and THESE are the ones I truly enjoy the most. Thank you so much for your analysis and insights. The background information, composition notes, theory, etc are compelling to learn, and I've never heard many of the points you've brought up.
Well, that was good! You might be interested in Ren's live version of Murderer. You're the first I've seen to recognise the nods to Django Reinhardt and gypsy jazz, which you will spot in this too, perhaps. Very interesting reaction, excellent stuff.
Amazing reaction! Thank you! Fun fact: Knick knack Paddy whack is a children song, yes, BUT its background is incredibly sinister. It is about the multitude of punishments the Irish people had to endure during the Great famine (in the early 1800s I think).
Great reaction! I absolutely loved the breakdown! He has some really impressive guitar work as you will see! Some different styles of RENs guitar… Fred again mashup is beautiful and just him and a guitar, fire is ren in a Michael Jackson/ oldie rock sound, money game is a 3 part masterpiece, and believe it or not I would have to argue that the new Kujo beatdown is one of his more impressive musical composures to date
Impreased woth how you can pay attention to the music and lyrics at the same time!❤❤❤
Ren does nothing accidentally...he is just a genius...Great reaction ❤
Samuel as well...
As a non musician but music lover I always enjoy learning the technical aspects of songs I like 👍
Yes, same with me! ❤
@@staceysmith4868 joy! Another one like me 😊
You got it! Nice reaction 😊
Really enjoyed this reaction, I don't have a musical note in my body but luv listening and learning. Thanx to ash for introducing you to Ren
You are literally the first of hundreds of reactors I've seen to mention the forwarding of time back to the hospital, even when they've noticed the reversing time! Jenny had on makeup (rosy cheeks) and high heels. Why might a 14 year old girl with a tough upbringing be on the streets at that time of night looking forward to escaping her life? Great reaction, thanks! 🖤
Great review. As mentioned, Ren is self taught. The best insight, to his introduction to music, watch the 1st YT interview Ren did with Justin Hawkins. Ren goes into great detail, How was given his 1st battered guitar by his dad around 10yrs old Ren said he always practicing, and carried the guitar around with him, everywhere he went. BTW Ren said his parents were hippies, they always taking him to music festivals
Ren also says, if he wanted to learn a style of music, or a certain guitar technique, would find a guitar teacher who he could gel with. Ren also did the exact same with his singing
If Ren hasn't responded to any of your reactions yet, he should. He does respond to a lot of reactions and yours is one of the very best that I've seen. Thank you, sir. I've been wondering some of the things you talk about because my layman ears were telling me I hear classical and classical spanish influence. I had no idea about gypsy jazz.
Same here! I immediately searched for "Gypsy Jazz Django Reinhardt." I'm so excited to explore. Thank you!!
Have a listen to Cigány Weaver on spotify. It's my brothers gypsy jazz band inspired by Django Reinhardt.
Love your insights. Reactions to this trilogy are so special because it elicits a strong emotional response and almost feels intimate. Ren’s music becomes a shared experience.
Yay! A reactor who finally talked about the nick nack paddy whack and how much more sinister it makes the beating. ❤ It adds so much lyrically, especially because your mind automatically finishes the line "give a dog a bone" and he is talking about breaking her bones. Then in hindsight, even more sinister because it is a nursery rhyme and she is pregnant.
Walking down stairs up.... stairs...playing, singing , using the acoustics of the space...all one take videos 🎉
I don’t think people realize how incredibly hard the guitar is to play. My husband plays and to walk and play and sing/rap while not looking down at the chords, that’s incredible to me.
I love your analysis because you can catch all of the nuances in the chords … it’s incredible to watch.
What a great reaction. Hearing the music theory along with the reaction is amazing. Don’t get me wrong, I love all Ren reactions but there’s so much more substance in this than just someone watching along and gasping.
Definitely sub’d!
Yes, the way he describes Jenny makes her sound much older than 14. Also, the way I've always seen these videos and songs is that Ren is trying to portray the traveling minstrel, passing down an oral tradition. But instead of telling medieval tragedies he's telling urban tragedies.
Thank you for the explanations, and for putting it in laymen terms. Great reaction, with a unique perspective on certain elements.
That’s a great reaction! Thanks for keeping me company, it’s 5am and I’m in pain chronically so thanks
Ren helps me deal and cope with pain, he's been there and knows what it's like❤
Praying for you 🙏🏻
I think your ready to see how Ren practiced his craft..go check out Ren on the streets with his band the big push...wade in the water,war pigs,paint it black,I shot the sheriff/Road to Zion/ hip hop ...Great reaction BTW ❤
I was shouting out really loud, f ck you i wont do what you tell me, as i drove my work van today, i love everything Ren does haha
Great suggestion!! ❤❤❤
Yessssssss this is our modern day bard! 🥹💜💜
Ren has a phenomenal internal metronome.
Yep, its more accurate than an atomic clock!
Ren knows things a lot of things most humans don't,,wrestle here ,kneel there ,1 soul ,split 2 ways
Great reaction, thanks! I've subscribed. "I don't know if this is on purpose" or "I don't know if it's intentional"... Note to future Raffi: Every moment, inflection, glance, camera angle, shadow, echo, "incidental" sound... everything is intentional. Of all the things that make Ren a genius, to my mind his extraordinary attention to detail is a primary factor. He, and his DP and dear friend Samuel Perry-Falvey, craft every single detail. Everyone Ren creates with is extraordinary. You'll see...
Great reaction! Ren’s live acoustic versions of Murderer and Animal Flow are outstanding 👍
I don't find the acoustic version of Animal Flow to be "outstanding". It is just an acoustic version. Unlike the "murderer" acoustic version that is actually amazing.
@@1individeo Also Genesis, one of my favs along side murderer
@@1individeo Thank you for putting me straight and welcome to the internet, where different people have different opinions. You are going to have such a good time!😀
One that is often overlooked is Crutch, he sings with ex girlfriend, Bibi. This was before his Lyme diagnosis and he thought he was dying. Subbed fir more. Love that u caught the time travel and Ren's one take genius ❤❤
Cool reaction from a guitar expert who has lent his expertise to this trilogy. I have watched many of these reactions and you are one of the few who picked up both the rewind time and forward in time guitar pieces. Ren is a perfectionist and leaves nothing to chance. You can also find him playing this whole trilogy in a busking session on the street with a live audience. Yes each part was shot in one take live in the early hours of the morning, with just Ren and Samuel Perry-Falvey who is the master videographer behind much of Ren's work. Apparently they had to shoot the Screech segment twice as someone yelled out "shut the f**k up". Nice work.
You're the first reactor I've seen that actually noticed the difference in the strumming when changing characters. Great video!
Not saying this to be rude in any way because he did an awesome job reacting. But there are others I have seen that also bring that up, not many though.
100%. That's exactly why I specifically said "first reactor I've seen" because there are so many videos out there. I've seen a lot, but not all. I have seen people point it out on Hi Ren, but never on this one.
Ive seen this 1000 times and i am still just as impressed as the first time....just amazing...thanks Raffi great reaction appreciate you👍
Raffi
Thank you for this reaction
This is what us Renegades love, someone who is intelligent and has the highest level musical knowledge to share this Ren journey with us
Thank you brother
Until next time
Take care
Daz
welcome to the Ren family
I've watched countless reactions to this, and as a guitar player I realllly enjoyed having your classical playing breakdown from the musician's point of view.. Easily one of my favourite reaction to this masterpiece.
Thank you! Keep doing a great job 👌
100% mine too 👏👏👏❤️
Gypsy jazz?? Sounds like something I need to check out. Great reaction, you caught onto so many things that a lot of people miss. Really enjoyed your input and look forward to more!!
Django Reinhardt is a genius. He had an accident with his fretting hand, requiring him to be very creative and adaptive with the way he plays his instruments. He certainly never let it hold him back. Enjoy.
Check out anything by one of Ren's influences Django Reinhardt. He was a Belgian/French jazz guitarist who was prolific in the 1930's and 40's. Minor Swing and Limehouse Blues are two of my favourites.
@@PeteFindsObscureStuff He also invented a way to play the guitar, too... all because he was missing fingers. Its a technique still used to this day, and is taught -- with full phalanges. XD
Yes! I have watched up to maybe hundred of reactions to this so far, and you’re literally the first person to notice the fast forward sound on the guitar! And, it is you exactly, from whom I was waiting for that. I’m not surprised, but happy. Finally! 😊
I have to say, after watching at least 100 reactions (I daresay, many, many more), you are absolutely the FIRST I've seen who recognizes the "unrewinding" of time to bring us back to the present moment toward the end of Violet's Tale. Many - though I'm guessing no more than 30% of the reactors I've watched - noticed the Rod-Serlingesque "rewinding" of time earlier in "Act III", but absolutely none before you recognized Ren musically bringing us back to the present. When I read that you are a classical guitarist, I held out hope that at last someoneother than me would recognize it. Thank you for upholding my devotion to classical musicians. Y'all know (most of) it all.
Oh yeah, thanks for your short digression into modal music. Much too deep for this venue, but it's super nice to give it a shout-out. Thanks.
I have been DYING for a classical guitarist's take on these tales! I love love love the demonstrations! You can pause and play a much as you want!
Thank you for this one ! Once he defines rap as " rythm and poem" .
Yes, I think he said ‘rhyme and poetry’
Had to subscribe because I love watching your insights and explanations! Next I think you should check out his band The Big push covering Bongo bong! I would love to hear your opinion on this guitar work of that one
Great catch! So many people miss that one. "Do you think I want to do this?!" That is a poster sentence of an abusive relationship.
Wonderful reaction, thank you, Raffi! 💙
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Loved your reaction and insight. If you want to make sure you don't miss anything you can left arrow once to go back 5 seconds. Can't wait for you to get further down the Ren rabbit hole. Be well.
Love it when professional musicians analyze Ren’s music and give us their thoughts. Excellent reaction. Thank you.
You should absolutely check out the big push with i shot the sheriff /road to zion/hip hop!
Bongo bong form Ren other band Big Push worth also a listen
Appreciate your reaction to this song. This is a VERY SAD tale; But, what I LOVE the MOST about "The Tale of Jenny and Screech" is that in the end it points out that Jenny and Screech were siblings. This gave me insight into Ren's compassion for humanity and the recognition of how wrong it is. It should not be this way. We all brothers and sisters. That we are divine spiritual beings in mortal bodies. We should treat each other as such. Jenny and Screech grew up in the foster system so that they didn't know they were siblings. But, if we're taught like we should be taught; that we are ALL BROTHER and SISTERS! That is the way we should ALL treat each other! This is what I like about this song. Hopefully, one day we will all know this. "Every so often there comes an artist that says things on a certain level that just resonates." I feel Ren through his ten or so years of hellacious suffering became somewhat of a prophet. Have a nice day!
I love learning new ways to appreciate Ren's music. Your descriptions are perfect.
Awesome reaction. Impressed by how you are able to pick up the lyrics while also processing the musical notes… the Money Game trilogy is amazing (make sure you do the lyric video for part 2!).
Also… I think you’d like Back on 74 for the musical influence. 👍
The intros and story telling is very much in line with late medieval times, around the time of Shakespeare, hence the label given to this genre of Ren as Bardcore.
I said it before but he reminds me of the minstrel rooster in Disney's Robin Hood in these songs, but far more sinister
Absolutely fascinating reaction, truly!
It's so easy to get caught up in the story or particular aspects of the performance. There is just so much going on. I appreciate you pointing out how he uses the instruments to set the tone of the different scenes, characters, and chapters of the story as it unfolds. That is what orchestras do for theater/cinema performances. Many of the early cartoons gave no (or very little) voice to the characters. But the animation along with music and sound effects could keep children entertained for hours.
I've been careful about subscribing to new reaction channels lately because it makes it harder for me to find my favorites. You got a sub from me. Looking forward to more fun/informative reactions! 👏
Others will recommend lots of phenomenal work by Ren which I will likely check out as well although I am not as much of a hard core "groupie" generally preferring more random variety. I have a long list of favorite songs by different artists of various genres and eras of music that I often put on random play while driving, doing chores around the house, etc, unless I am in the mood for something very specific at a particular time. Would love to see your take on lots of different kinds of music and artists. 🙂
Very thorough musical analysis and demonstrations. Thank you for sharing this with us. 😊💜😊
The most perfect pausing ever! I am fascinated by how quickly and clearly everything is pointed out. And I am learning while enjoying this reaction! Aces!
Great reaction! It’s very interesting to hear this from the POV of a classic guitarist. Ren is self taught, but, as folks have been saying, was surrounded by music as a child. He has many influences, and these spur his creativity. Thank you for having a look at this.
This is an example of REN’s Bard core style of music - like a modern version of the medieval bard or minstrel here roaming the streets of Britain telling his stories to “the man on the street” the average Joe, the working class man - a cautionary tale about generational abuse! I love these tales for their dark, haunting quality to tell stories that are hard to hear but definitely need to be heard to teach and give cause for reflection. I enjoyed your take on the guitar styles and chords. Liked, commented and subscribed ❤
Yes, Fred Again Mashup next please. You will LOVE it!!!! 🥰
Jennys tale was prompted by a newspaper story and people saying its such a shame then a few months later came Screeches tale then it was nearly 2 years later he released Violets tale tying it all together. Masterpiece.
Great reaction! Welcome to the fam ❤ Pause as much as you like and rewind as many time as you want. one little tip along the way though, after pausing give the rewind button a tap just so you don't miss anything. Once again, great reaction!!
I was waiting for this reaction! The information you shared taught me a lot about the music and composition of this trilogy, as I expected it would. Thank you!!!
Okay, I finally subscribed. I've been a fan for almost 2 years and I've literally watched hundreds of Ren reactions. I really enjoy your reactions, because you explain quite thoroughly want Ren is doing on the guitar. Please consider reacting to Ren - Fred Again Mashup to see another live performance where Red does a lot of interesting things with his acoustic guitar. Thanks for what you're doing.
Nice reaction! Yes, what was a 14 year old girl in high heels doing walking those streets alone at night? Especially one that came up through the system with no real parents. She had walked them about a thousand times before. It's funny how easy it is to figure out once you know Violet's tale, but very few pick up the clues first time around in Jenny's Tale.
Great reaction and well observed have subbed for future ones
You're good at this format, Raffi. It's not beneath you. I don't watch live streams like I used to, but you have a ton to offer and I'd be happy to keep up with you like this!
Great reaction, and you picked up that these were all filmed in a single take - Ren's speciality (and not forgetting Sam's incredible work behind the camera!)
The songs that have instrumental introduction are the songs that are “bard core” and are more story focused. It’s a musical cue to what kind of song this will be as ren doesn’t stick to one genre.
Ren is a modern day (time travelling 😂) bard painting such vivid imagery with his storytelling that it pulls you in and forces you to keep watching - even when it gets physically uncomfortable during Violet’s Tale. And Ren uses this ability to shed light on far too real issues in the world. Ren is special 🖤
This was an amazing reaction. I've seen a few (lots) of these and you still brought new things which I love. Thanks.
A powerful story. Your analysis of the music was much appreciated. And I've learned some things about Ren's musical background from the comments. (I knew he was self-taught but did not know about his parents' involvement in music.) I look forward to your next analysis.
Subbed to you brother
Awesome genuine reaction
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Thanks Raffi!!! ❤❤❤
Great reaction, loved your input and comments and insights. For some more lighthearted and fun guitar you should check out Back on 74/Message in a bottle retake! It isn't classical guitar but it is a fun time and shows yet another side of Ren.
Like you, I had also imagined Jenny to be older until I had re-listened to it with the context that Ren wrote Jenny's tale after seeing a news report of a teenage prostitute being killed in his town. The work she was heading home from and the "streets she's walked so many times before" were referencing that she was a street-walker so it made more sense how she would have a job at just 14 years old.
Great job appreciating and interpreting this trilogy. It took a lot of us at least several times through to catch all that is going on here. 🎉
I really enjoyed this reaction. I've seen several reactions from guitarists and I've never heard it analyzed quite this way. This is inspired by a news item about a young murdered prostitute.
14 yr old Jenny walking the streets in high heeled shoes..think Jodie Foster in Taxi Driver
Exactly... when that facet of the story hits, it becomes the saddest part of all. Not just that she's 14, but that she's tottered through those same streets in high heels "a thousand times before". So you realize just how young she was when she ran away from the foster care system and took to the streets. And the way the song takes it to a place where her passing was almost the escape she'd been hoping for.
Further to this Jennie would have been "made up" to appear more mature and alluring perhaps. Even if he had seen her since they were separated, Screech (James) would not have recognized her and actually thought that he had killed a lady...of the night.
@@Mr.Ekshin the saddest part until you ask yourself why exactly a 16 year old Violet would have been given social housing as soon as she moved out of home
Ren has stated Jenny was not a street walker . He said the story was already tough enough.
@@Lemonbeesyeah, but what does Ren know about it ;)
(Joking. I used to comment about what it might mean about Jenny until I saw Ren dismiss that aspect as unintended. Now I just see others say it and smile - the weird thing is, to a degree, an artist loses control of their art once it’s out in the world and the audience is free to bring their own perspective to it, so although I do joke…it’s also kinda true - if Jenny being a street walker is what it means to some people, then that’s what it is…to them. It kinda doesn’t matter if Ren didn’t intend it to be seen that way now).
Great reaction!!🔥 👏 Thank you!
Subbed for more Ren ❤️
I absolutely love your breakdowns of Ren’s music. I would love to hear your take on the Money Game trilogy and his work with Chinchilla! So happy to have found this channel.
I love how Ren can tell and guide the story with just the sound of his guitar. Its amazing!
Really enjoyed your “modal’ and ‘peddle’ analysis even tho’ I’ve never heard of these terms in guitar before. Interesting breakdown. Thanks ❤
Edited to say I subbed for more. 👍
Ren uses Django Reinhardt as part of a rhyme scheme in "The Hunger". Well---he also uses Willie Wonka, Vincent van Gogh, Frank Sinatra, Jesse Owens, Leonard Cohen, and King Arthur. 😄 Thanks for your observations!
Great reaction. Thank you. There is no guitar in "Mackay", but it's another song that shows his amazing talent on another instrument, the piano. It's a song about a second friend that died too soon, Callum Mackay. Normally, I would recommend going down the series of Joe songs first & there is some overlap, but "Mackay" is just amazing.
Great reaction from a different perspective. You've given me some more things to think about in these Tales. Thanks for the review. Subscribed.
I like your cleverness! You really got allmost all of the important points at the first listen ❤ I'm happy 😊
Very enjoyable reaction, looking forward to seeing more from you!
Saw your reaction to Hi Ren with Eshplume and had to come sub! Here’s some info ❤️
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.Welcome to the Renaissance! Ren is my favourite artist of all time. I say artist because he is a multifaceted diamond! From singing (all styles) to rapping (bars/flows/schemes for days), Bardcore (story telling) beatbox, makes his own beats, scatting and a multi instrumentalist (guitars, bass, drums, melodica and more). On top of that he is the most beautiful human being inside and out who has been through and continues to go through absolute hell.
Ren is 33 from Anglesey, Wales originally but spent most his adult life in Brighton, England. He has been very ill for years, at one point being completely bed ridden. He was misdiagnosed for years, being told he was bipolar, had M.E and more and was prescribed medications that made him worse and ended up in psychosis. It turns out Ren had Lyme disease which has caused havoc on his body. He’s been living in Calgary, Canada all year receiving intense medical treatment for his brain damage and mast cell activation disorder amongst other things that were caused by the Lyme disease.
He started off making beats at 12 and selling CDs then moved on to busking. He was part of a band called Trick The Fox and was signed to Sony but they didn’t renew the contract after his health deteriorated. He then started The Big Push. They went on hiatus the end of last year after 5 years partly due to his move to Canada and also because the other members are also soloists and were moving around too.
I have a list of songs to check out of all styles. Obviously this is no where near everything but gives you places to start. 🖤
Ren songs in best order to watch them (although there isn’t a specific order technically, this is a good way to go)
📚Serious/storytelling📚
Hi Ren
The Tale of Jenny and Screech (full)
SickBoi
Chalk outlines live
How to be me live
Suic*de
For Joe
Money Game 1, 2, 3
🎤Showing off his rap etc talent🎤
Losing it
The hunger
Power
Illest of our time
Genesis
Genesis acoustic
Murderer
Murderer acoustic
Animal flow
Animal flow acoustic
what you want (beastie boys homage)
🎸The big push 🎸
I shot the sheriff/ road to Zion/ hip hop
Wade in the water/ Nina Simone/ trouble so hard
Englishman in New York live
Swan song
Watch out (red suspenders)
Sweet little lady
Sweet little lady live
Why my woman?
War pigs (red suspenders)
Paint it black (red suspenders)
🎶Ren and Sam Tompkins🎶
Blind eyed
Blind eyed ft angry carpark attendant
Blind eyed MC sessions
Walking on the moon/ no diggity
Earned it/ man’s world/ falling
⛔️More full list below.⛔️
REN ET AL SONG LIST
Here’s a list to get you going (I know you’ve seen a few) 🖤
RAP
The hunger
Illest of our time
Power
Genesis (also the acoustic one)
Sick boi
Animal flow (also the acoustic)
What you want (beastie boys homage)
Murderer (also the acoustic one)
Masochist
Lost All Faith
Down On The Beat ft Viktus
16 bar challenge
Seven Sins
Wicked Ways
SickBoi 2
Loco
Kujo beat down
RETAKES
Wildfire (SBTRKT retake)
Right here, right now - fat boy slim
All my life - foo fighters
Bittersweet Symphony - the verve
Losing it - fisher
Half time
Bittersweet symphony live
Back on 74/ message in a bottle retake
Fred again mash up
BARDCORE
The tale of Jenny and screech (full)
Hi Ren
MoneyGame part 1
MoneyGame part 2
MoneyGame part 3
SINGING
Humble ft Eden nash
Ocean ft Eden nash
Fire
Baggage (Chris webby featuring ren)
Troubles
Troubles acoustic
INSTRUMENTAL
Mackay
FUNNY
1990s (watch the video one)
Love music
Love music part 2
Love music part 3
Love music part 4
Uninvited
SAD
Su!cide
For Joe
Crutch ft Bibi
Depression
Insomnia
OTHERS
Dear God
Crucify your culture
Ahiahiahoha
Hold On
Penitence ft Molly Mckinna
Everybody drops
Heretic
Diazepam
Ready for you
Children of the moon
Girls
It’s alright
Jessica ft orlean
Hold on
Life is funny
Do you believe
Satellite girl
French song ft domain Axisa
Can’t help falling in love (Elvis cover)
Screech’s tale Instagram stories
Wade in the water (live in Berlin)
Freckled angels - live performance
Freckled angels
Pixie
Make my way
Run away
Pocket full of pain
Meaning
Bullet
Patience - Ren Gill M.E.
RANDOM
Love you CNN
One Million Subscribers - defining success
Why SickBoi is off all streaming platforms
Loads of busking ones with his band The Big Push, Trick The Fox, Sam Tompkins and Chinchilla.
THE BIG PUSH - MUSIC VIDEOS / LIVE
Swan song
sweet little lady
Sweet little lady - live
bongo bong
Englishman in New York live
what kind of woman is this
It’s alright
GAK sessions - the big push live
These boots are made for walking/satisfaction/everybody
The big push live from home (live nation broadcast)
Icarus
Acustarus (Icarus acoustic)
Xbox marijuana
Dignity
Oh my woman
Praise You
Precious
THE BIG PUSH - BUSKING
I shot the sheriff/road to Zion/hiphop
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johnny B Goode
sweet little lady
I shot the sheriff (Bob Marley cover)
My generation
Damien Marley live
Sympathy for the devil live
Guns of Brixton
Watch out (live busking)
Lonely boy (black keys cover)
Love will tear us apart (joy division)
Jumpin jack flash (the Rolling Stones cover)
Lonely boy/paint it black
Watch out (live busking 2020)
Heroes (David Bowie)
Heart attack
REN & SAM TOMPKINS
earned it/mans world/falling
blind eyed live performance
Blind eyed live
Blind eyed ft angry carpark attendant
Blind eyed MC sessions
walking on the moon/no diggity
improvising around Stevie Wonder
what went wrong 1&2
Wild thoughts/crazy in love
Latch (live disclosure cover)
Same old situation
REN & CHINCHILLA
Chalk Outlines (live)
How To Be Me (live)
one dance/drunk in love
sexual healing
CHINCHILLA
fingers (live)
Elements
Little girl gone
Cut you off
TRICK THE FOX
living room poetry
The mash up
Lost boy
Street lights
Loved this reaction, you covered so much and comprehended the layers immediately.
Buckle up and keep enjoying the world of Ren ❤
Uk Subbed within 10 seconds 😂😂 we love watching other people reacting to our REN 🇬🇧🇺🇸🫶🏻
So He is playing the guitar doing all those chords notes and arrengments , while telling a story , singing, rapping, walking around, acting different type of characters in the story, ducking walls not to smash the guitar, and recording it live in one continuous take without fkng up... .. Im a sound enginier and that video is not post prod. Studio Sound with lipsync, thats live.....I guess ren is something else ahhh...!¡!
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Great video, first one of your videos I've seen. Really enjoyed it. I always got the first reverse time in the guitar. I'd never realized the second time.
Loved your reaction and analysis! Great perspective!
Great reaction. Subbed.
Ren does acoustic versions of a few of his rap songs: Murderer, Animal flow, genesis, and troubles. You could double bill them with the originals for bonus fan points.
The Money Game trilogy is REN’s other big story telling song series:
Part 1 is a live theatrical performance featuring romaine from the big push on guitar.
Part 2 was a studio production with a clipshow/ lyric video because of covid (the live version is just part of the song and not a full production)
Part 3 is Ren’s biggest production to date and features him on the piano and a a string quartet all recorded live and composed by Ren. It won Best Music Video at the London Music Video Awards.
His Fred Again mashup is an acoustic cover of several songs by the EDM artists Fred Again.
Back on 74/Message in a bottle Retake, features ten on electric guitar doing some groovy Motown funk.
One small thing that I've never heard anybody mention, and I wouldn't really expect most people to, is where he calls his girl and says "nothing I'm just a bit tired." That line and the way he delivers it without thinking like it was just second nature makes me feel kinda gross lol because that's such a stereotypical excuse for people on drugs when somebody else notices them acting weird. I've used that exact same line many many times myself. It's such an easy and cheap lie when you're trying to hide something. Just a small detail that to me speaks volumes on the character and mental state of Screech.
Thanks! Great Reaction...
Thank you so much for this great Ren reaction/analysis. I just subscribed and am looking forward to more!
Thank you for translating what he’s doing with the guitar and overall composition!