Ren IS Music!!! Seriously! In my 55 years I've never seen someone like him! Sooo versatile!!! Such a Performer!!! Wow!!!

@staticcentrehalf7166

Жыл бұрын

I'm with you. 59 years old and I've NEVER encountered anyone like Ren. Both as a performer and as a human being.

@woodywoodman2319

Жыл бұрын

@staticcentrehalf7166 Agree with Both points!

@Skittenmeow

11 ай бұрын

In with you! I have a good friend who is as "literate" in music, much younger than me... he's a drummer. His taste is so wide spanning and I pitted him against my older musical genius friend, who's a DJand has typed with some big names like Ladytron. Initially there was tension, but very quickly the respect built and built. To have that musical literacy as well as being able to play multiple instruments is so rare. To convey all you love about music, and all your influences, and all your love and emotion is really special. I haven't seen it much. I don't know why he reminds me of bowie. Other than that bowie had the same joy in performing that only came across when live.

Awesome reaction! Glad you commented on the drummer because I think he gets missed a lot👍🔥

@StrateleStudios

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! :) :) :)

@EmotionalLemonade

Жыл бұрын

As a drummer I second that.

"Ren, what music do you like,? Yes, I love music." He surpasses all time and space when it comes to his music. Medieval to EDM, the music flows through him, unapologetically.

I couldn't agree with you more. This was my favorite by The Big Push. Their performance was so tight. It's interesting to hear your comments.

@9madness9

Жыл бұрын

Hard to choose best with this and War Pigs and also Bongo bong, depends on mood

@primitivedogs4638

Жыл бұрын

@@9madness9 A new favorite every day. I wake up with them in earworm version!

They're such a tight band. It's a joy to watch.

Loving Rensday! And love that every band member got some love because they all deserve it 🔥

@StrateleStudios

Жыл бұрын

They do!

He's an entertainer. I keep thinking of the old style guys who sang, danced, acted. They would focus every ounce of their talent into entertaining their audience. Never a dull moment. I would have said he comes out of that stable but of course there's near a two generation gap between them and Ren.

This is the most informed reaction to this performance that I’ve seen.

@StrateleStudios

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much!

It's one hell of a medley haha

Praise You, Englishman in New York and Bongo Bong are Must Do's from the Big Push and Ren!!!

@Night_Parade

Жыл бұрын

You’ll love Bongo Bong

Love what you do! You strike the perfect balance between simple reaction and analysis/education and your format is perfect (including not pausing much if at all during the video).

@StrateleStudios

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for noticing Matthew!

Love their transistions!!

Love the way you do your reactions, very little interruption, just taking it all in and commenting at the end. Some reactors have to say something, with every word, bar or guitar note. Thank you

@StrateleStudios

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for noticing! 😊😊😊

You are the only reactor to comment on the vibrato/reverb in his voice ...it so angelic xxx

@StrateleStudios

Жыл бұрын

🤗🤗🤗

The Big Push were just a great band the harmonies and the joy . Ren is a fantastic performer but all respect to Romain, Gordan and Glenn are a magic combo. That kind of chemistry is rare

If you’re curious why the sound in The Big Push's busking videos is really good, here’s some info. Ren does the sound mixing and he explained the process in the comments of one of their videos: _“Line inputs running from each of the busking amps into a H4N recorder. Then the H4N condenser mic placed in front of the amps to capture the ambience of the street, then another iPhone mic recording the drums (just set on voice recorder), then mix all that together in post on logic with some light compression and EQ to make everything pop, and voila! The reason I can get a decent sounding mix from a live session is because I have spent a lot of time working on getting a decent sounding mix from a live session.”_

@StrateleStudios

Жыл бұрын

This is GREAT! Thank you

Love your breakdown.

@StrateleStudios

Жыл бұрын

Thank you kitty! :) :) :)

Absolutely enjoyed this performance and your insight into what on the surface seems like a simple street performance but is so much more. They were tight but made it look loose and lively-just a wonderful combination to watch and hear.

@StrateleStudios

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Tim!

I think Ren is a “musical shapeshifter” just listen to that Patois! Also, other guitar player is Romain Axisa and he’s 🔥 Please do “War Pigs” cover they did from same live performance. Thx!

@seth1455

Жыл бұрын

He even scats in a Jamaican accent

The very next song they perform is War Pigs which is another awesome video. I see you are enjoying this as much as we are.

You're quickly becoming my favourite reaction channel; I really love that you don't pause in order to enjoy the uninterrupted performance. I get that other channels feel the need to stop and comment as they go along but I often feel that they must lose out somewhat on the overall experience. It does help that you have excellent taste / judgement in when to interject without missing anything though! Really cool and intelligent analysis too. 10/10! In terms of Ren, I genuinely think he could be the most important thing to happen to music in decades. His whole approach, talent, attitude, creativity, independence, live performance abilities, not to mention the songwriting, the list goes on. Crazy good and so inspirational. If you're keen for more recommendations I'll give just a few of mine (that I don't think you've done yet), 'How to be Me (Live)' is a song that I honestly wish I could hear for the first time again, so profoundly did it hit me. 'Ocean', 'Humble' and 'Dominoes' are all brilliant and varied shorter tunes. For more Big Push, I absolutely love the 'War Pigs / Paranoid / Crazy Train / RATM' video (shot at the same time as this one). And 'Losing It' and 'Money Game II' I think are my favourite rap tracks of his. 👍

@StrateleStudios

Жыл бұрын

You're quickly becoming my favorite viewer! 😃

@jcarroll135

Жыл бұрын

Yes. And i must agree! I get why ppl have to pause a lot, but I appreciate your understanding of how that can interfere with the impact of the first impression u get.. :)

Fantastic. Thanks, and happy Rensday! There are maybe 25-30 random KZread posts I've found of Ren performing on the street, and each one is fantastic and unique. Last night I watched him play a couple of challenging Nirvana numbers (Heart Shaped Box and Lithium) on his own with just his Telecaster and it was truly stunning. I know you're in it for the long haul, but might I suggest you switch it up with some rap/hip-hop at some point soon as that's a big part of his armory too. I'd suggest "The Hunger" or his brilliant and hilarious ode to the Beastie Boys: "What You Want." But as I'm sure you know by now, you really can't go wrong, whether you pick a street performance, a bardcore original, a speed-rapping clinic, or a Jeff Buckley-style emotional crooner. Cheers!

@horsehollerer

Жыл бұрын

@Gerald H Ha, it certainly does. Here’s the Nirvana stuff if you’re interested… kzread.info/dash/bejne/eHiHo9exdrqWZaw.html

@ClearTheRubble7

Жыл бұрын

Haven't seen that yet, but I did see his Foo Fighters one-take retake that was pretty intense. And then I saw him in a Twitch performance playing a crooner's version of Fly Me to the Moon, then beat-boxing to it! I find it ironic that he said, "We must not forget that we are human beings," when in fact he's proving to being an ALIEN being from some musical planet in a distant galaxy. 👽

@ClearTheRubble7

Жыл бұрын

@Gerald H True! The reality is that most of us don't reach our full human potential. Ren seems to be unusual in that he's willing and able to extend himself as a human being. I was just kind of joking and using "alien" as a metaphor..

Great reaction love and respect from the UK 👍👍👍👍👍👍🌟😀😀 amazing channel 👍

@StrateleStudios

Жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend! :)

So uplifting!

Great video to show your students the wonders of Busking. Really nice reaction ❤

@StrateleStudios

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Sam!

I can't explain it. Once in a generation or so we are visited by a phenomenon like Ren.

10:08 "glued to him" we are.

Excellent reaction, I really love that you point out stuff which I have not heard from other reactors to this video - and I've watched many of them since I absolutely love this performance.

@StrateleStudios

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

I cannot even express how I feel about Ren, his music, his performances, his passion for art. I cannot wait for everything he will do.

I love how Ren and Romain feel the music! Proper guitarist faces 😂 Also how good they are at bouncing off each other and looking out for nods and hand gestures for cues 🖤

Imagine seeing this Live on a street corner - for Free! Got this crowd in the palm of his hand. Now - Imagine this in a huge stadium... ... 'cause that's where this mega-talent belongs. So versatile. He's a true all round artist, from playing multi-instruments to multi-genre- to acting, directing - The Works! Ren's star is on the rise!

Awesome reaction as always! I love how Ren throws in jazz style scatting with his vocals. Alot of reactors don't know what he's doing and they think he's actually singing words and they try to figure it out but they never can because it's just him using his voice as an instrument and singing nonsensical syllables and sounds almost like a vocal solo. It's so different and it works whenever he does it. On The Big Push cover of "Wade in the water - Nina Simone - Trouble so hard" He's playing bass on that one and plays it like a lead guitar. But he also does the vocal scatting and it sounds so damn good!

Watch them do What Kind of Woman Is This, so good 😁

Brighton push boys really bring passionate energy to their live show with their own innovative sound. And I get from this song some The Police vibes.! Lots of fun 😂

RENsday.... Yeah!!!

Hey Jeff! Along with a million or so other new fans of Ren, I am loving everything he does as I come across it & wondering where the heck have I been? I have promised myself, I won't continue to binge-watch every Ren reaction all at once (after I initially overdosed on "Hi Ren" reactions for several days & ended up trapped in my own flashback existential crisis, lol 😬). So henceforth I am declaring this kinder, gentler, organic musical discovery period of my life where I take things as they come, my own personal RENaissance, with Ren leading the way (like the freakin' Pied Piper, except with altruistic rather than sinister motives, ha!). His music certainly is immersive & mesmerising! Thanks for your reaction! Also: I'm all in on the idea of being a counterweight to negativity. Finally! My brain's expertise in sabotaging my weight loss efforts for decades becomes meaningful! Win Win! 😂

@seth1455

Жыл бұрын

Take it easy and one day at a time😊

@StrateleStudios

Жыл бұрын

I'm right there with you LBM!

Reminiscent of Sting in the very very beginning. Love this version! Guitar tone❤ Nice reaction! You’re definitely the GOAT!!!

@kristinekarlson113

Жыл бұрын

Yes - I have been a huge Police and Sting fan since the 80’s, and I would LOVE to hear Ren perform more of their songs or do a collaboration.

@StrateleStudios

Жыл бұрын

Right?!

He slams this!!😄 Great reggae vibe. Liked watching you and hearing you react. Thanks !

Love this amazing performance!

This is musicality on another level combined with artistry. Always look forward to your reaction with anticipation and you always deliver! Thank you!💪🏼👌👏👏👏😊

@StrateleStudios

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Andreas! 🙂🙂🙂

Check out "Hold On"! It's one of his older releases so tends to be overlooked but it's an absolute masterpiece! It's amongst his absolute best! It's my personal favourite Ren song. Definitely give 'Hold On' a listen. You won't be disappointed. :)

@gingerhippo35

Жыл бұрын

My fave at the moment🔥

@seth1455

Жыл бұрын

​@@gingerhippo35 "at the moment" is key, I've had about 10 so far

Dude is so versatile. He is so wonderful in so many genres and styles.

It’s a master class in street performing - You put that so eloquently

@StrateleStudios

Жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend!

The other guitar player that you noticed is Romain Axisa, he has his own channel and has been releasing steadily over the last few months as well, check him out on his own.

even though I don't play music myself, I can tell that Ren is a once in a generation artist. At least one that millions of people are becoming aware of. Your analysis resonates with me and is spot on imo. keep it up

I prefere a Ren' s day than a rain's day ..

@StrateleStudios

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha

Another great reaction...thank you my friend...Ren drops a new single later today...so look for that🔥🙏🔥

@StrateleStudios

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

As a GenXer myself,,i honestly LOVE watching GenXers react to Ren......❤

@StrateleStudios

Жыл бұрын

Old guys rule! hahaha than you V! 🤍

I'm in this Ren rabbit hole for a few months. I LOVE him. I shall be back next Rensday x

He does Black Sabbath too in this same set.. If you haven’t checked it out yet.. as you can imagine came out Amazing as always.. Great Reaction!

@StrateleStudios

Жыл бұрын

Oh cool! And thank you!

Interesting review. Check out their original The Big Push - Watch Out (live busking). This was just 4 days after they dropped the song and the crowd was already knowledgeable about it and they were really into it! The song gained a lot of traction. It heavily features the guitars.

I'm 60 yrs old and this kid and this whole band really bring that excitement back to music, long time coming ! Stay true to the music guys

I have watched many reactions to this particular video of The Big Push feat Ren and I have enjoyed the vast majority, Each one provding a different perspective and some providing acute insights, but yours, sir, is the absolute best so far. Thank you. You have a new subscriber.

@StrateleStudios

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😃🫶

I have seen Ren and The Big Push perform live many times and it is always captivating. You are right - there is never chance to get bored.

It's always interesting when the drummer has to play off the singer. I've seen this with the white stripes in black pool lights.

Have yet to see someone point out what I am about to say. He reminds me a bit of Art Garfunkel who was very articulet with his mouth. Ren is doing the same thing all the time, and its just another amazing thing about this man.

@Stratele Studios, things I notice! Look at those generic speakers and how good they sound? No Auto Tune there! Same with Ren's voice, it's raw and it's awesome, no Auto Tune. And all of them can play their instruments live!

@StrateleStudios

Жыл бұрын

I love it raw like this!

I thought you might be interested in this: "Yo guys! Ren here. I'm gonna answer it coz on videos like this it always kills me that i dont know how to get the sound haha. Line inputs running from each of the busking amps into a H4N recorder. Then the H4N condenser mic placed infront of the amps to capture the ambience of the street, then another iphone mic recording the drums (just set on voice recorder), then mix all that together in post on logic with some light compression and EQ to make everything pop, and viola!"

@StrateleStudios

Жыл бұрын

Very effective set up!

A perspective I have yet to hear from anyone is how Ren’s ADHD creates these types of mash up performances. Being able to change up constantly through a song allows him to remain engaged and through that keeps the audience engaged.

You hit it so well, putting to words what my emotions and intuition were saying about Ren's and The Big Push's performances! I'd seen this performance 832 times (give or take), but have only come to enjoy it more with each viewing.

Love your RENsdays! I’ve watched a few reactions to this performance and yours is one of the best. It’s readily apparent that you would have loved to have been there as I would. Ren is a gem and I’ll be here every Wednesday for your reaction. Cheers!

@StrateleStudios

Жыл бұрын

Thank you SO much! 🤍

Try bongo bong on the roof

I’m working my way through these in the order you watched them, so I don’t know if you’ve made it to his rap videos yet. But you mentioned his fast rap at the and I can’t help but giggle!! If you haven’t heard them yet, you’ll be AMAZED when you do! This fast rap is NOTHING compared to what he’s capable of!

@StrateleStudios

11 ай бұрын

Smart way to watch them! 👏👏👏

Loving Rensday! From the shallow end of the pool, you look great with the scruff and that shirt has a cool retro vibe.

@StrateleStudios

Жыл бұрын

ahhhh thank you! 🤍

He is in a class by himself

Loved to see this. Great reaction! .Ren just dropped a NEW song. It's absolutely amazing. Beautiful. Very sad and emotional, but amazing.

@StrateleStudios

Жыл бұрын

I'll definitely be making my way over to that one!

Excellent Reaction! The Big Push is impressive, very tight band, they obvious Jam alot together, It would be so cool to wander down a street and hear this vibe. Reminds me a lovely walk in Virginia Beach boardwalk in the 90's and just enjoy a beach town..Peace

@StrateleStudios

Жыл бұрын

Thanks you Dorothy! Oh yes I’m feeling that vibe too! 🫶

In one of the Ren interviews here on KZread, Ren mentions that when he was 12 years old he carried his with him everywhere and its very obvious that there's very little that the man can't do on a guitar. Romain is a wonder with a guitar but Ren.... Ren is a generation entertainer, and people are just drawn to him.

Fantastic!.. thanks

Ren❤❤❤❤

For amazing musicians in one group, perfection. This is so wonderful in so many ways love it and so happy you did this one! I would HIGHLY recommend Swansong by then it is touching and beautiful.

Enjoy your reviews and your obvious appreciation, along with us, of these amazing musicians.

❤Ren❤️

They played War Pigs right after this one, WELL worth checking out. Please?

@seth1455

Жыл бұрын

Might as well play "watch out" after that then finish off with "paint it black", that's what they did on the day and the crowd were bouncing at the end

Ren is to music what Stevie Ray Vaughan was to the guitar.

Thanks so much for this reaction ❤️❤️ I loved it. I love Ren and really love your reactions and hearing your thoughts you share with us. The world needs more positivity 😊

@StrateleStudios

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Melissa! 🤗

Great reaction! Love your channel, especially Rensdays! Thanks for supporting Ren and associates. ☮️❤️😎

@StrateleStudios

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Terrie! 🤗

Amazing performer, so so talented in so many levels 🎉

fRENd, thank you so much for that awesome reaction. You and Ren both take the listeners time seriously. Invested and Subscribed.

@StrateleStudios

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub! 🫶🫶🫶

This guy ren is a serious fantastic talent so cool love the versions

You should definitely check out Romain Axis... his solos are awe inspiring on the guitar. Ren surrounded himself with talented ppl...🤓

Interesting comments. Thanks. 🎉

Always enjoy your reactions and appreciate your insight! Will you be reacting next week to his song releasing on the 8th? Happy Rensday, and I hope you have a wonderful rest of your week!

@StrateleStudios

Жыл бұрын

I already have another one ready to go for next Rensday but I can do the new one the following week. :)

❤❤❤

Found your channel today, this is the first video I have watched. I have to say, I love how you do your reactions. You lose so much of the vibe with a pause every 5 secs, so this was awesome.

@StrateleStudios

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for noticing, my friend! 😊

Really excellent reaction - one of the best I've watched.

@StrateleStudios

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@seth1455

Жыл бұрын

​@@StrateleStudios now you have raised the bar, no pressure or anything, but ...😊

@StrateleStudios

Жыл бұрын

@@seth1455 😂🤣😂👏👏👏

Only just seen your response. Love and respect ❤ from the UK 🙏

Another enjoyable reaction and analysis.

@StrateleStudios

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jens! 😃

I love all those switch also.He is captivating! love your reaction.very interesting comments.

@StrateleStudios

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Amelie! 🤍

Amazingly well thought out and knowledgeable reaction to this medley by these guys. Although they have split for the time being with Ren undergoing treatment in Canada to attempt to reverse some of the damage done to his brain by his many years of wrongly diagnosed Lyme disease, they have not dismissed the possibility of reconnecting at some time in the future. Romain Axisa has done a number of covers (notably Ray Charles's "Georgia On My Mind", "Blue Moon" by Elvis, "Knocking On Heavens Door" Bob Dylan. Originals he wrote are #1 - "Love Without Feelings"(LIVE!!!!!!!). PLEASE do one from each category; after that I think you'll be hooked, lol.

@StrateleStudios

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Ya, I need to check this guy out.

@AlSnoopsReid

Жыл бұрын

@@StrateleStudios Having re-read my comment, I realised that I must have been interrupted while writing and I obviously did not finish, given that I only gave the one option for his own songs. So, added to "Love Without Feelings", include "Goodbye Good Days" or "Don't Let Go". All are worth the few minutes it takes to listen, so any will please you I feel.

So glad you've reacted to this I've watched it 100 times

Totally agree with everything you say about all the changes he makes in one piece making it so captivating and at each stage leaves you wanting more and why we all can't help but keep going back. A great reaction! Thank you

@StrateleStudios

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Sally! 🤍

incredible to think this is just a street performance

Liked your reaction a lot!! I love that you mentioned that bass. I always cue on to that bass player when I hear the big puth. I like his voice too. I don't know if other people appreciate him like I do. I am sure others do! Lol. Ty for your reaction!! 🤘🏼🎶

@StrateleStudios

Жыл бұрын

I love me some bass! ❤️

@amandatheyahoo411

Жыл бұрын

@@StrateleStudios me too! I don't know if bongo bong is on your radar but it's this 3 on it. The bass just slides in. I don't know I think he's really good and I also love his voice. I don't know what busking videos he sings on but I dig him a lot. Okay! Love your reactions I'm going to watch them every Wednesday and if you skip a couplebthat is cool also 😂🤘🏼🎶

@StrateleStudios

Жыл бұрын

@@amandatheyahoo411 I’ll plan on doing Bongo Bong a week from Wednesday! 😊👏🫶

@amandatheyahoo411

Жыл бұрын

@@StrateleStudios oh I'm excited!! I think you'll like it. 🎶

Great to see your grin throughout this , occasionally in life you get to hear something love like this , I’ve had a few , here the crowd in the street had a day to Remeber . Props to the big push work so well together .

Definitely trying to catch next Rensday! ❤️

Hey Jeff! Just wanted to say, if you miss reacting to Dirty Loops stuff, there are still a couple songs you could react to from their Loopified (Japanese Complete Edition) named “Got Me Going, Where’s The Beat, Afterglow”. And maybe you can even react to some songs you’ve already reacted to but played live! Songs like Follow The Light, Old Armando Had A Farm, Coffee Break is Over, Circus, Wake Me Up, etc. There’s tons of videos you can find :)

@StrateleStudios

Жыл бұрын

A couple months back I tried digging around for some live stuff and the audio and video was just so bad :(. If you have found some good quality vids send me some links to my email (so KZread doesn't remove them). stratelestudios@gmail.com. Thanks!

@Bimbo_MN

Жыл бұрын

@@StrateleStudios I’ll go ahead and see if I find some! In the meantime you should try and react to 3 songs that are on their Japanese Complete Edition of Loopified! Got Me Going, Where’s The Beat, and Afterglow! If you could that would be awesome!! I’ll keep checking for videos to help you out :)

rensday.....a german got it, YES

@StrateleStudios

Жыл бұрын

hahaha, great! I was in Munich a couple months ago...Germany is AWESOME!

This sent me down the Ren rabbit hole and got me looking for Chinchilla ❤

Thank you. I enjoy your reactions.