Classical GUITARIST Pro FIRST REACTION to REN - The Tale of Jenny & Screech

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  • @mattmorrisson9607
    @mattmorrisson9607 3 місяці тому +236

    I love it when people with different specialities look at Ren's music and bring their perspectives. Thanks for a unique reaction!

  • @ant1010
    @ant1010 3 місяці тому +317

    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.

    • @saraatkinson8023
      @saraatkinson8023 3 місяці тому +60

      I was today years old when I found that out. Thank you.

    • @Eric-in-TO
      @Eric-in-TO 3 місяці тому +29

      and his Mum is a vocal coach!

    • @wembley636
      @wembley636 3 місяці тому +9

      @@saraatkinson8023 Me too.. and also @Eric-in-TO comment "and his Mum is a vocal coach!"

    • @ClearTheRubble7
      @ClearTheRubble7 3 місяці тому +34

      @@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.

    • @Eric-in-TO
      @Eric-in-TO 3 місяці тому +28

      @@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" 🙂

  • @phlippbergamot5723
    @phlippbergamot5723 3 місяці тому +112

    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.

  • @thetwistedfirestarter
    @thetwistedfirestarter 3 місяці тому +126

    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 😊

  • @ThereWasATime
    @ThereWasATime 3 місяці тому +115

    I loved how you catched when Ren fast forwards time again. Very few reactors get that really!
    Awesome reaction, thank you!

    • @daphneparkin6869
      @daphneparkin6869 3 місяці тому +12

      I've seen a fair number catch that but very few catch the winding forward to the present.

    • @Hopz47
      @Hopz47 2 місяці тому

      ​@daphneparkin6869 yeah no disrespect to them that Don get it but haway it's perfection rewind fast forward 👌

    • @Turvok
      @Turvok 2 місяці тому +2

      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

    • @MichaChaniewski
      @MichaChaniewski 2 місяці тому

      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.

  • @jasonmoccaldi9336
    @jasonmoccaldi9336 3 місяці тому +71

    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

  • @zegres
    @zegres 3 місяці тому +66

    Great reaction. I would recommend reacting to REN’s Fred Again Mashup for more interesting acoustic guitar work.

  • @rodentpete
    @rodentpete 3 місяці тому +67

    Ren is filming his next set ot 'Tales' this month - can't wait!

    • @bethkelly6203
      @bethkelly6203 2 місяці тому

      Really????

    • @Uknowme_right
      @Uknowme_right 2 місяці тому

      wait what

    • @brianabercrombie1305
      @brianabercrombie1305 2 місяці тому +2

      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

  • @davidberesford7009
    @davidberesford7009 3 місяці тому +10

    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!

  • @dropbarracuda
    @dropbarracuda 3 місяці тому +22

    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.

  • @AnnClark-g3t
    @AnnClark-g3t 3 місяці тому +33

    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.

  • @TRPLD
    @TRPLD 2 місяці тому +17

    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).

  • @michaelwalsh7359
    @michaelwalsh7359 3 місяці тому +13

    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

  • @Oitsugina93
    @Oitsugina93 3 місяці тому +19

    Impreased woth how you can pay attention to the music and lyrics at the same time!❤❤❤

  • @Suziejouk-zj6eo
    @Suziejouk-zj6eo 3 місяці тому +60

    Ren does nothing accidentally...he is just a genius...Great reaction ❤

  • @scramblesish
    @scramblesish 3 місяці тому +26

    As a non musician but music lover I always enjoy learning the technical aspects of songs I like 👍

    • @staceysmith4868
      @staceysmith4868 2 місяці тому +2

      Yes, same with me! ❤

    • @scramblesish
      @scramblesish 2 місяці тому +1

      @@staceysmith4868 joy! Another one like me 😊

  • @IronRaspberry
    @IronRaspberry 3 місяці тому +17

    You got it! Nice reaction 😊

  • @carolweight5972
    @carolweight5972 3 місяці тому +23

    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

  • @LHartman-gj7dl
    @LHartman-gj7dl 3 місяці тому +5

    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! 🖤

  • @protarget1
    @protarget1 3 місяці тому +12

    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

  • @DG-dy4tv
    @DG-dy4tv 3 місяці тому +20

    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.

    • @SekhmetHathorSage
      @SekhmetHathorSage 3 місяці тому +2

      Same here! I immediately searched for "Gypsy Jazz Django Reinhardt." I'm so excited to explore. Thank you!!

    • @lyzzpinkpink9784
      @lyzzpinkpink9784 Місяць тому

      Have a listen to Cigány Weaver on spotify. It's my brothers gypsy jazz band inspired by Django Reinhardt.

  • @Soylent1981
    @Soylent1981 3 місяці тому +15

    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.

  • @ladonna9938
    @ladonna9938 3 місяці тому +5

    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.

  • @Lemonbees
    @Lemonbees 3 місяці тому +6

    Walking down stairs up.... stairs...playing, singing , using the acoustics of the space...all one take videos 🎉

  • @lizl2432
    @lizl2432 3 місяці тому +27

    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.

  • @CordellWoodworks
    @CordellWoodworks 3 місяці тому +4

    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!

  • @dbc13543
    @dbc13543 3 місяці тому +40

    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.

  • @banzy3
    @banzy3 3 місяці тому +12

    Thank you for the explanations, and for putting it in laymen terms. Great reaction, with a unique perspective on certain elements.

  • @Chrisinpommyland
    @Chrisinpommyland 3 місяці тому +24

    That’s a great reaction! Thanks for keeping me company, it’s 5am and I’m in pain chronically so thanks

  • @Suziejouk-zj6eo
    @Suziejouk-zj6eo 3 місяці тому +57

    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 ❤

    • @wayne3093
      @wayne3093 3 місяці тому +7

      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

    • @patriciaobrien6600
      @patriciaobrien6600 2 місяці тому

      Great suggestion!! ❤❤❤

  • @iamsquatty
    @iamsquatty 3 місяці тому +13

    Yessssssss this is our modern day bard! 🥹💜💜

  • @Pablopax4
    @Pablopax4 3 місяці тому +65

    Ren has a phenomenal internal metronome.

    • @ArthurRex-x4m
      @ArthurRex-x4m 3 місяці тому +4

      Yep, its more accurate than an atomic clock!

    • @robertcameron2045
      @robertcameron2045 3 місяці тому +2

      Ren knows things a lot of things most humans don't,,wrestle here ,kneel there ,1 soul ,split 2 ways

  • @JulieAiken
    @JulieAiken 2 місяці тому +3

    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...

  • @frankquinn6872
    @frankquinn6872 3 місяці тому +22

    Great reaction! Ren’s live acoustic versions of Murderer and Animal Flow are outstanding 👍

    • @1individeo
      @1individeo 3 місяці тому

      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.

    • @Musiklife.9049
      @Musiklife.9049 3 місяці тому

      @@1individeo Also Genesis, one of my favs along side murderer

    • @frankquinn6872
      @frankquinn6872 3 місяці тому +2

      @@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!😀

  • @patriciaobrien6600
    @patriciaobrien6600 2 місяці тому +8

    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 ❤❤

  • @piwaka50
    @piwaka50 3 місяці тому +4

    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.

  • @stacy1548
    @stacy1548 3 місяці тому +13

    You're the first reactor I've seen that actually noticed the difference in the strumming when changing characters. Great video!

    • @piroschkasellers7366
      @piroschkasellers7366 3 місяці тому +2

      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.

    • @stacy1548
      @stacy1548 3 місяці тому

      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.

  • @donald1379
    @donald1379 3 місяці тому +4

    Ive seen this 1000 times and i am still just as impressed as the first time....just amazing...thanks Raffi great reaction appreciate you👍

  • @mrdarengilbert3907
    @mrdarengilbert3907 2 місяці тому +3

    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

  • @alanmai5656
    @alanmai5656 3 місяці тому +20

    welcome to the Ren family

  • @baldbearded9601
    @baldbearded9601 2 місяці тому +5

    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 👌

    • @jorice5528
      @jorice5528 2 місяці тому

      100% mine too 👏👏👏❤️

  • @msDx74
    @msDx74 3 місяці тому +12

    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!!

    • @Lloocii
      @Lloocii 3 місяці тому +5

      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.

    • @PeteFindsObscureStuff
      @PeteFindsObscureStuff 3 місяці тому +5

      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.

    • @vividly94
      @vividly94 3 місяці тому +2

      @@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

  • @ivanishchev
    @ivanishchev 2 місяці тому +2

    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! 😊

  • @thomasjoyce7870
    @thomasjoyce7870 3 місяці тому +2

    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.

  • @polyesterspecter
    @polyesterspecter 3 місяці тому +1

    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!

  • @rabensteinerronald7875
    @rabensteinerronald7875 3 місяці тому +11

    Thank you for this one ! Once he defines rap as " rythm and poem" .

    • @Musiklife.9049
      @Musiklife.9049 3 місяці тому

      Yes, I think he said ‘rhyme and poetry’

  • @carguy1975
    @carguy1975 3 місяці тому +8

    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

  • @AgnesPerditaX
    @AgnesPerditaX 3 місяці тому +2

    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! 💙

  • @stillninja2741
    @stillninja2741 3 місяці тому +2

    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.

  • @dunny2000
    @dunny2000 3 місяці тому +2

    Love it when professional musicians analyze Ren’s music and give us their thoughts. Excellent reaction. Thank you.

  • @andytyler1484
    @andytyler1484 3 місяці тому +15

    You should absolutely check out the big push with i shot the sheriff /road to zion/hip hop!

    • @9madness9
      @9madness9 3 місяці тому +4

      Bongo bong form Ren other band Big Push worth also a listen

  • @dukecunning7046
    @dukecunning7046 3 місяці тому +3

    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!

  • @DJLast1977
    @DJLast1977 2 місяці тому

    I love learning new ways to appreciate Ren's music. Your descriptions are perfect.

  • @kiwigirljacks
    @kiwigirljacks 3 місяці тому +1

    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. 👍

  • @Grecianfan1
    @Grecianfan1 3 місяці тому +43

    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.

    • @daftgowk1
      @daftgowk1 3 місяці тому +1

      I said it before but he reminds me of the minstrel rooster in Disney's Robin Hood in these songs, but far more sinister

  • @piggbaron
    @piggbaron 3 місяці тому +3

    Absolutely fascinating reaction, truly!

  • @aura81295
    @aura81295 3 місяці тому +1

    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. 🙂

  • @bethellen1962
    @bethellen1962 3 місяці тому +1

    Very thorough musical analysis and demonstrations. Thank you for sharing this with us. 😊💜😊

  • @hollyryalsgrubb1273
    @hollyryalsgrubb1273 2 місяці тому +1

    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!

  • @krikat3485
    @krikat3485 2 місяці тому

    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.

  • @Well-in-the-garden
    @Well-in-the-garden 2 місяці тому +2

    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 ❤

  • @dawnLingens
    @dawnLingens 3 місяці тому +4

    Yes, Fred Again Mashup next please. You will LOVE it!!!! 🥰

  • @lynette.
    @lynette. 3 місяці тому +4

    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.

  • @Dennis-en9qy
    @Dennis-en9qy 3 місяці тому +1

    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!!

  • @TheRealTrueCrimeAnalyst
    @TheRealTrueCrimeAnalyst 2 місяці тому

    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!!!

  • @Thomas.Saunders
    @Thomas.Saunders 3 місяці тому

    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.

  • @supasoulproductions
    @supasoulproductions 3 місяці тому +2

    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.

  • @tinytim161061
    @tinytim161061 3 місяці тому +3

    Great reaction and well observed have subbed for future ones

  • @jonsible
    @jonsible 2 місяці тому

    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!

  • @hilazing
    @hilazing 2 місяці тому

    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!)

  • @totalrando3156
    @totalrando3156 3 місяці тому +5

    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.

  • @Shiroar
    @Shiroar 3 місяці тому +4

    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 🖤

  • @sharis9095
    @sharis9095 3 місяці тому

    This was an amazing reaction. I've seen a few (lots) of these and you still brought new things which I love. Thanks.

  • @sylv772
    @sylv772 3 місяці тому

    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.

  • @mrdarengilbert3907
    @mrdarengilbert3907 2 місяці тому +1

    Subbed to you brother
    Awesome genuine reaction
    Thank you
    🙏

  • @michelejohnk1598
    @michelejohnk1598 3 місяці тому +5

    Thanks Raffi!!! ❤❤❤

  • @HarleyQ14
    @HarleyQ14 3 місяці тому +2

    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.

  • @mauraleib
    @mauraleib 2 місяці тому

    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. 🎉

  • @annasylvester4516
    @annasylvester4516 3 місяці тому +14

    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.

  • @shalokin
    @shalokin 3 місяці тому +67

    14 yr old Jenny walking the streets in high heeled shoes..think Jodie Foster in Taxi Driver

    • @Mr.Ekshin
      @Mr.Ekshin 3 місяці тому +29

      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.

    • @guyduval3937
      @guyduval3937 3 місяці тому +6

      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.

    • @jamesbrooks7698
      @jamesbrooks7698 3 місяці тому +7

      @@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

    • @Lemonbees
      @Lemonbees 3 місяці тому +4

      Ren has stated Jenny was not a street walker . He said the story was already tough enough.

    • @sputukgmail
      @sputukgmail 3 місяці тому

      @@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).

  • @miatigerstrom7364
    @miatigerstrom7364 2 місяці тому

    Great reaction!!🔥 👏 Thank you!
    Subbed for more Ren ❤️

  • @bhallb23
    @bhallb23 2 місяці тому

    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.

  • @BigBob473
    @BigBob473 2 місяці тому

    I love how Ren can tell and guide the story with just the sound of his guitar. Its amazing!

  • @Jinxy44
    @Jinxy44 3 місяці тому +2

    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. 👍

  • @bonnievonbraun6276
    @bonnievonbraun6276 3 місяці тому +4

    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!

  • @stanton613
    @stanton613 3 місяці тому +1

    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.

  • @rhonda-qc6qy
    @rhonda-qc6qy 2 місяці тому

    Great reaction from a different perspective. You've given me some more things to think about in these Tales. Thanks for the review. Subscribed.

  • @LouisefromDenmark
    @LouisefromDenmark Місяць тому

    I like your cleverness! You really got allmost all of the important points at the first listen ❤ I'm happy 😊

  • @jonronton
    @jonronton 3 місяці тому

    Very enjoyable reaction, looking forward to seeing more from you!

  • @TobiiRheaStarr
    @TobiiRheaStarr 2 місяці тому

    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

  • @alimac1469
    @alimac1469 3 місяці тому

    Loved this reaction, you covered so much and comprehended the layers immediately.
    Buckle up and keep enjoying the world of Ren ❤

  • @staceyjayneplatt9527
    @staceyjayneplatt9527 2 місяці тому

    Uk Subbed within 10 seconds 😂😂 we love watching other people reacting to our REN 🇬🇧🇺🇸🫶🏻

  • @alm7973
    @alm7973 3 місяці тому +2

    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...!¡!
    👏👏👏

  • @markgrace2000
    @markgrace2000 2 місяці тому

    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.

  • @MikeyMike2503
    @MikeyMike2503 3 місяці тому

    Loved your reaction and analysis! Great perspective!

  • @claframboise
    @claframboise 2 місяці тому +1

    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.

  • @MC-zr7hl
    @MC-zr7hl 3 місяці тому +8

    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.

  • @johnpegues5701
    @johnpegues5701 3 місяці тому +2

    Thanks! Great Reaction...

  • @TracyC0126
    @TracyC0126 3 місяці тому

    Thank you so much for this great Ren reaction/analysis. I just subscribed and am looking forward to more!

  • @lisamarie79
    @lisamarie79 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for translating what he’s doing with the guitar and overall composition!