I love watching these it almost feels like im watching from a new perspective and seeing it how someone else would, lets me enjoy it again after i rehearsed it to death lol! awesome :) thanks

@GarnetJ

Жыл бұрын

Which is why we are all addicted to watching the reaction videos of your music @Ren! It brings them alive in new ways. I love how supportive you are of KZread channels! And I’m so happy to see more and more people exposed to your art!! You deserve every success. I hope you are getting better and stronger everyday! We wish you all the best 🥰 Hope to see you when you are able to tour!

@LeeKennison

Жыл бұрын

I always love seeing you show up on reactions. The downside of commenting on a huge channel like Elizabeth's is that your comment may go unnoticed (I'm only the 3rd like after 3 hours). Hopefully more notice so that it comes to Elizabeth's attention. I think getting an interview with Elizabeth may be the next best thing to Oprah. 😉 I'm sure she would love to do it since she regularly does interviews. (edit: Elizabeth is the Charismatic Voice, not the Elizabeth above my comment)

@karenrivera1369

Жыл бұрын

So happy to see you here, enjoying Elizabeth's reaction @Ren. You are both brilliant and bring smiles to many like myself. Thank you!!! Wishing you continued success in your music and on your journey to full health and wellbeing ❤

@jonblackburn7634

Жыл бұрын

@RenMakesMusic did you warn the neighbourhood you filmed this in?

@seancunningham4462

Жыл бұрын

is that building for violets tale the same apartments used for the filming animal flow?

Jenny chose silence, Screech chose violence... Just like their parents did

@lucketvids

Жыл бұрын

Woah man, that's wild to me. I've listened to the song dozens of times and didn't draw that conclusion. Makes me love this even more.

@amandacollins2854

Жыл бұрын

You are a poet but its Jenny and Screetch's parents and grandparents .It really makes you think .

@FrankGroo

Жыл бұрын

To me one of the points of the story is that abuse, violence, alcoholism and so on always have a huge impact on the next generation, and very often history repeats itself. So Jenny coped with life like her mother and grandmother did (stay silent), while Screech acted the same as his dad and granddad (abusive, violent). So I don't know if I agree with you that they both really 'chose' to behave the way they did.

@gboigbhoy6476

Жыл бұрын

Was screech not able to swing by for the same reason Patrick couldn't answer the door at #54? I might be reaching here but the fact I'm looking for hidden meanings here is testament to the artistry of songwriting.

@FrankGroo

Жыл бұрын

@@gboigbhoy6476 oh wow, never thought of that, could very well be indeed. It's amazing, everytime you watch/listen you can discover something new in this masterpiece.

Does anyone else feel blessed to have discovered Ren and to hear his art? I truly feel that he is a once in a generation artist.

@amandacollins2854

Жыл бұрын

I am honered to be one of the first of the generations now to hear him . I believe his influence on music and proformance art will be felt for many generations to come .

@DazzleMonroe

Жыл бұрын

57 years old, and the first time I've been excited by a new artist in so many years. Ren's words paint such vivid pictures. Not gently though. There's no escape from the imagery for all the while he describes it.

@davidberesford7009

Жыл бұрын

I had got to the point where it was all same old same old, by the great and dead or dying.from my youth. Then there is Ren. and as whole new art form opens up before us.

@snakecharm13

Жыл бұрын

@@DazzleMonroe same. I'm 49 and he's the first artist I've been excited about in over 10 years. I can't get enough of his music.

@karenlelonek1832

Жыл бұрын

Of course! I think you’re understating the frequency of Ren’s level of genius & musical/creative giftedness, Kismet. Ren is a rarity. I feel grateful to be alive during this prolific time in music.😊With Ren & other current vocal/instrumental prodigies, I DO feel blessed. 5/15/23

This is the kind of art that deserves awards. Grammys for the music, Oscars for the acting, Tonys' for the combination and an Emmy because this is a mini series.

@785boats

Жыл бұрын

You nailed it man. Absolutely agree with your sentiments.

@markupton1417

Жыл бұрын

At a minimum it deserves for Elizabeth to NOT censor it.

@785boats

Жыл бұрын

@@markupton1417 Yeah. That was a bit unfortunate. All part of the protocols to preserve her channel I guess.

@karenlelonek1832

Жыл бұрын

I’ve said the same. I felt Ren Hi Ren was a masterful musical 1 Act play. Here we have another masterpiece of profound social relevance in 3 acts. This gifted young artist is a musical & creative genius. 5/15/23

@mjzenbar

Жыл бұрын

ALL the awards

Hi Elizabeth, I am a huge Ren fan. My daughter went to school with him and I lived in the village he grew up in hence I am so proud of him and all he’s achieved given his illness. I just wanted you to know you are my favourite reactor. As a professional Opera singer with the most exquisite voice who better to critique Ren’s and indeed anyone’s performance. I truly believe he is a phenomena, a prodigy perhaps but certainly unique. If you listen to the range of different areas he excels in it’s extraordinary. Keep up your amazing work reacting please.

@Inspir8ion5611

9 ай бұрын

I appreciate your reaction. You are very articulate in how you express how you feel. Thank you for sharing with the rest of us. I'm a big fan of his abilities across several fields. He processes the spectrum of abilities needed to COMPLETELY express a song/ story in a way that the listener fully feels an experience. It gives a nod to the story telling lines of his genes. A nod to you as well. Black blood thru out. ❤

@JonnyBarmCake

8 ай бұрын

I have family in Dwyran. I have spent soooo much time there, I love the place! We used to stay at Y Felin. Arthur and Julie don’t have it as a B&B anymore, but we are still friends, we watched each others kids grow up. Much love ❤

@bogdanisari4365

8 ай бұрын

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@kleonard420

5 ай бұрын

Excellent to hear that from people who know him personally. I agree that he has amazing talents!

@bwda666

11 күн бұрын

My daughter used to babysit him. I'm in Brynsiencyn now. Quirt, Dwyran before that

Ren is a bard in the classical sense. He tells a story that's supported by music and he himself provides the theatrics. It all comes together to become something golden and utterly unique. Celebrate this man.

@tburt79

21 сағат бұрын

A modern-day bard. Best description for this storytelling genius.

"She never stood a chance" is by far my favourite moment in all of his songs. So chilling in that stairwell, so beautifully sung.

@bazzel1059

Жыл бұрын

"I go by many names also" and the following lines from Hi Ren is that moment for me.

@rickrack4812

Жыл бұрын

Nick nack paddy whack

@ignoblesavage5559

Жыл бұрын

close for me, but it's actually his early vocalization in the beginning of Violet.

@slayerrocks2

11 ай бұрын

​@ignoblesavage5559 I found myself tearing up during that vocalisation, once I'd been through Violet's Tale a few times. It's a beautiful sadness.

@ignoblesavage5559

10 ай бұрын

@@slayerrocks2 innit, though? and I am one of those who loves the best riffs, often the heavy ones. this, while not actual WORDS, is a way to convey not just sadness, but also almost a regret at having to "report" the story. like how he hesitates, does a little shoulder shrug, and then carries on like a trooper. it's something like what I feel like at the beginning of so many of my short stories. they are not for the thin-skinned or faint of heart--not saying they're earth-shattering stories or anything-for MOST, but they definitely require some THICK SKIN, y'know?

So glad to hear an appreciation for the stairwell falsetto moment in Violet’s Tale. So many people just pass by this and don’t acknowledge the beauty here. It is my absolute favourite moment.

@danatowne5498

Жыл бұрын

not only the falsetto (gorgeous), but the spiral imagery in the staircase. My favorite too :)

@ks5553

Жыл бұрын

Me too

@michaelmomcilovic414

Жыл бұрын

Yes yes and yes

@simonteppett8435

Жыл бұрын

That and the moment he starts singing on the bed …

@eshnic

Жыл бұрын

@@simonteppett8435 Yes the singing in the bed with that guitar, so hauntingly beautiful

I realllly want you to hear Ren's "Chalk Outlines" collaboration with Chinchilla! From the vocals to the acoustics to the harmonies, everything is just perfect.

@sharoncarlisle9453

Жыл бұрын

Yes, this one is amazing!

@Whats.New1

Жыл бұрын

Yes I would a reaction from it too

@derekharrison3946

Жыл бұрын

I agree, and it is another great song for mental health awareness!

@trueteller3239

Жыл бұрын

And ‘how to be me’

@woni77

Жыл бұрын

+1

As I'm sure you'll get a ton of request for.... Ren and Chinchilla are amazing, and Chinchilla herself is absolutely amazing. Her live performance of Fingers for Hunger TV is something I can't wait to watch you react to. I've become totally obsessed with Ren and Chinchilla... and I think we be on the cusp of both of them getting really popular very, very soon.

@FORGOTTENMINDFREAK23

Жыл бұрын

I'd love to see her reaction to Little Girl Gone tbh

@BrandonWestfall

Жыл бұрын

His two songs with Eden Nash are far better IMHO.

@mothermaclean

Жыл бұрын

​@@BrandonWestfallpersonal opinion we all have our favourites

@BrandonWestfall

Жыл бұрын

@@mothermaclean I never stayed otherwise. In fact I said it was MY OPINION.

@mothermaclean

Жыл бұрын

@@BrandonWestfall I wasn't disagreeing with you was just stating how we all have our favourites

The part in Jenny"s tale where Ren describes Screech's actions leading to Jenny's demise has a cadence of a heartbeat until Jenny turns to "butter in a breath", then it stops. Ren absolutely knows how to manipulate emotions and he uses the whole toolbox.

I kind of feel that Ren doesn't really process different types of music as different styles, but more variations in his mode of expression. It's less like he "mixes styles" and more that he tells a story using the breadth of the musical palette as his language. He fits the styles together so well because he is usually the style that part of the story speaks in. This of course only comes from a masterful knowledge of music. So much of his music feels so freeflowing and yet you know every element is intentional.

@JournalsInTime

Жыл бұрын

Yes! This! Exactly! 👌👏

Already seen the requests so I’ll keep this wishlist short: Ren and Chinchilla live duets ”How to be me” and ”Chalked outlines” will give you as a vocal coach a lot more to comment. Also please, and I REALLY think you’ll love this one: ”Fingers” live performance by Chinchilla. I really can’t see a better tune for you to react to and it would be awesome!!❤

@arc6017

Жыл бұрын

Chalk Outlines for sure!

@petervitale4431

Жыл бұрын

I second these suggestions. Excellent content to react to.

@denalinde

Жыл бұрын

They’re both beautiful vocally & definitely focus on mental health. I prefer How to be Me (live) just because of the backstory & pure emotion that Chinchilla is able to almost physically pull from Ren. I heard someone call it his wailing wall & it stuck with me. 💜

@TEF84

Жыл бұрын

Both, pleaseeeee.

@marcmancini8275

Жыл бұрын

a resounding 'OMG yes' to both recommendations. also Chinchilla's new song "Little Girl Gone"

Ren is very connected and I am willing to bet if you reached out to him to discuss his music and vocal style he would be willing to do so.

@RickReasonnz

Жыл бұрын

Ren had a conversation with Justin Hawkins recently, so I am sure Elizabeth would be able to secure a tea-time with him.

@Platypi007

Жыл бұрын

I would love this!

@goulash75

Жыл бұрын

I'm surprised more people aren't requesting this to happen.

What impresses me most is how quickly Ren can switch between characters, unique vocal stylings, and guitar motifs that paint such a vibrant picture. He is such a storyteller. Bardcore at its finest! And you are right, the story itself is powerful. This was a Greek and/or Shakespearean Tragedy. Ren was inspired to write the Tale of Jenny and Screech after seeing an article buried on page 6 or 7 of a 14 year old boy who killed a prostitute with a knife. The police officer was shaken and remarked “it’s such a shame.” But by adding the layer and backstory from Violet’s Tale that Ren released 3 years later, it adds so much more. But the generational trauma and cycles of violence happen every day 😿 Your excitement with the intro to Screech’s Tale was fantastic! I love that he incorporates classical guitar into his performance. And my favorite is Violet’s Tale, especially using the tall stairwell for acoustical depth. It’s a one-man 3-act play! And his buddy Samuel Perry-Falvey who filmed it is fantastic! You should also check out “Chalk Outlines” and “How To Be Me,” both featuring Chinchilla. They were also filmed live and will give you goosebumps!

One of the things that you mightn't have picked up on in Violet's Tale is his use of the guitar to show the passage of time. When he's going back to describe the circumstances that led to the current situation he plays a phrase backwards, then when he's finished explaining the background he brings us back to the present by playing the phrase forwards.

OMG I'm so happy you chose this, I love this SO much, it's up there with "Hi Ren", and Chalk Outlines and How To Be Me, all so moving, but this trilogy really REALLY emphasises his bard side, literally singing in the street, switching genres, and getting into character, and the whole story is almost better than anything Shakespeare ever wrote. This man is a not just a genius, but a gift to this world!

@supertuscans9512

Жыл бұрын

It’s very good indeed but that is an absurd claim.

@greynoise1409

Жыл бұрын

@@supertuscans9512 Plus, as Shakespeare put it: It was Greek to me.

@0Onyx13

Жыл бұрын

@@supertuscans9512 I base that off of the fact that Shakespeare's plays are rather long, as plays are, while these are very short, and yet he makes me feel sorry even for Screech, the villain, and it's not just theatre but sung as well. And I said "almost better". I love Shakespeare, but Ren is the contemporary version, and therefore maybe more relatable. He's for sure a master wordsmith. "A lady shaped stalactite" like omg, that is such a beautiful description, he paints with words. In any case, mine wasn't a claim, but an opinion. Each has their own. You clearly think differently and I respect that, so please respect mine instead of calling it "absurd". Thank you.

@NFann

Жыл бұрын

100% agree he's a true modern day bard. absolutely love his story telling ability through his singing and acting

@everosser473

Жыл бұрын

@@0Onyx13 Absolutely agree 100%

You should interview Ren!

@tony1kenobi929

Жыл бұрын

Justin Hawkins has, and Black Pegasus says he's also secured an interview so no doubt he'd be up for it, would love to see an interview with Elizabeth

@aprilkurtz1589

Жыл бұрын

@@tony1kenobi929 I loved Justin's interview with both Ren and Elizabeth. Both were fascinating and informative. Justin is an excellent interviewer. I've been watching JHRA for quite a while now.

@davidperkins6752

Жыл бұрын

i'm here all day for that interview!

The way the 'cycle' motif and repeating patterns are worked into this trilogy, all to support the idea that abuse and violence is a cycle... It's unparalleled genius. First there is the epanaleptic structures, where the starts and end are _mirrored_ : Jenny's part: "It was a quiet dark night in the empty street..." + "Can you blame"/"Such a shame" (...) Screech's part: "Our story it _starts_ right at the _end_ " + "Our story it _ends_ right at the _start_ " Violet's part: "London city far from pretty..." + the rewinding sound effect at the guitar The whole: starting with Jenny and Screech's death and ending with their birth (...) Then there are tons of reference to the lexical field of cycles and repeating patterns: Jenny: "She walked it about a 1000 times before" / she's compared to a clock / "a symphony of the night that _echoes_ crime on London streets" Screech: "Can I _swing_ ..." he says to his girlfriend Violet: "Every night he tucked her tight..." / "Packing shelves at Tesco, stacking jars like pickled bricks" so repetitive work, and repetition builds a prison / "History repeats itself" I'm sure I'm missing a ton. And I'm not knowledgeable enough in music, rapping, and directing structures but I'm sure these patterns are present there as well. I pray all the Jenny's get to escape these cycles, all the James's manage to stop knocking, and Violets manage to not stay silent... *_Ren, your genius is staggering_* .

That occasional breaking in his voice is from his own emotion he is a very empathetic soul! I have literally seen him cry and have to stop then start. Singing again. And I know also that he has a great sense of humor and could be a total blast to hang out with😊🌿💔

Mental awareness month and a vocal coach reaction? You gotta do "Chalk Outlines" live with Chinchila then! It's an hauntingly beautiful song about mental health and Ren really sings and showcases his voice along with Chinchila!

@stevenmeyer9674

Жыл бұрын

Yes. If mental health songs are the question, "Chalk Outlines" is the obvious answer.

@0Onyx13

Жыл бұрын

Yep. Thankfully none of the antidepressants I was ever on made me feel like a floating chalk outline, but some days when I have a particularly bad day I do feel like that, I think it's a minor form of disassociation to try to escape the pain I feel. It's so shitty, because usually people are sad for a reason, and so you can do something about it, try to fix it, but what do you do when you feel like utter crap, every breath feels like inhaling fire, your heart physically hurts as if a ghost hand is crushing it, you can't stop crying, and yet there is nothing wrong? There is no reason for you to feel that way? Just a chemical imbalance in your brain. It's horrible to feel so helpless. So I just cry and cry cause it does feel a bit better to get it all out, but the main thing is just to survive the day until I manage to fall asleep, because almost never I have days like that twice in a row, thankfully. I do sit in bed all day though, because it's where I feel safe, so the first line really hits me deep, "I'm still here in this bed that I crawled in, hope that I'm someone else in the morning". (Sorry for talking so much about myself and my issues, I was trying to say why I resonate with the song but I feel like I just turned the whole thing into me me me me me. Sorry.)

It's not just "not over-produced" it's barely been touched if at all. This performance is another one of Ren's one-take / live performance videos. Everything you hear is EXACTLY how it sounded if you were there in person

A Bard. A Poet. A Wandering Minstrel. A Thespian. Ren is all that and more. The Medieval sounds & gestures are such absorbing features of his work. My big question is, how did Sam manage to glide so fluently, backwards up those stairs, while filming so steadily? Brilliant.

This collaboration of stories and song should win every award possible. I have never seen anything remotely close to what Ren is doing. He is changing music in an amazing way, he is bringing back the emotion and raw talent that gets diluted by big money and has been lying dormant for as long as I can remember. Ren you are a blessing to music and to the people who believe in your vision of art. I have heard this story at least 20 times and still want to show it to anyone who gets into my car. Not to mention its on all my playlist at home. Amazing

This is a sobering tale of the unconscious cycle of abuse and violence. In the east they call it the wheel of samsara, endlessly playing out the same karmic scenarios until someone has the guts to end the flow of the wheel for good. In the story Jenny blindly inherits the silence and freeze of her mother and Screech the psychopathic anger of his father. Their inherited traits both result in their demise. I suppose one of the ways to end the cycle is awareness, and this is what Ren is doing. Bringing the unconscious into consciousness. It's not pretty, but it is definitely real. It's almost Shakespearian. What a talent this man is....

@martinrobinson936

Жыл бұрын

And one theory about Jenny, the Rosie on her cheeks - heavy makeup, walking these streets - working girl? Heavy makeup so possibly prostitution at an early age. Also Screech’s mate Patrick is not home, and Screech’s girl is ‘busy’ - busy with Patrick cheating on Screech as he is volatile and violent so she is going to gravitate to someone caring.

@RatingsFor

Жыл бұрын

I think it's important (and very hard) for people to recognize and break this cycle. I grew up with young parents who made a lot of mistakes and a dad who had anger issues. I decided early in my life I didn't want to be like that and, thankfully, can say I'm not. My brother internalized their problems and while he can recognize them now, he's going through hell because of them and breaking the cycle in some ways has broken him (he's getting better). As corny as it is, be the change you want to see.

@limeros88

Жыл бұрын

Awareness is the eyes of God bringing ligh to our world.

@joegillam1497

Жыл бұрын

@@limeros88 indeed.

@theinvisibleneonrainbowzeb2567

Жыл бұрын

@@martinrobinson936 I don't know for sure, and obviously not trying to speak for anyone else, but I have been surprised to see this theory floating round because I did not perceive the character of Jenny in that way at all. To me the descriptions of Jenny just seemed like a regular teenager who's been hanging out with friends or round one of her friends houses after school or something, but now it's getting on and she needs to go home. Perhaps I am just relating it to my own experiences of adolesence in England, albeit many years before Jenny would have been in secondary school - I'd have been at school a few years before Violet! But for the girls it was common to wear heeled shoes. Not like ridiculous, probably max 3 inch heel, and the fashion of the time was the chunkier style heels. Trainers were not allowed, so most of the girls basically wore black leather women's office workwear type sensible shoes, but heeled. Also adding to my theory, at age 14, in the English school system, depending when in the year the birthday falls, would put that student at year 9 or year 10 (age 13-14, and 14-15 respectively), so in the 3rd or 4th year of secondary school. And even accounting for school holidays etc, for the average teenager who walks to/from school would have walked that route around a thousand times or more. Also, a "cold dark night" in London, if it was winter it can be dark before 4pm, so even when it's not super late, it feels late because it's already been dark and cold so long! And when people are out in the cold they'll often have 'rosy cheeks'. So in my opinion, and it is only my opinion, it makes more sense to me that she's just a teenager, a schholgirl. as for the idea of Screeches girlfriend cheating on him and that being why she was busy, I simply interpreted that as being she was busy because she's probably also a teensger living at her parents house who likely wouldn't be impressed for him to randomly go round, especially if it was getting late. And Patrick must surely be older to have his own place, presumably? Idk, just my thoughts!

This will be great, but as The Charismatic Voice, you have yet to REALLY hear REN’s voice, so please check out at least one of the following videos: How to be Me(Live) and Chalk Outlines(Live) both with Chinchilla, Earned It/Man’s World/Falling and Walking on the Moon/No Diggity both with Sam Tompkins and I Shot the Sheriff/Road to Zion and Wade in the Water/Trouble so Hard both from the band he was in called The Big Push.

@tyghe_bright

Жыл бұрын

Yes! Completely agree with these recommendations. And then she can do Chinchilla's live performance of Fingers.

@Proud.American58

Жыл бұрын

@@tyghe_bright good point. And her new one Little Girl Gone

@arc6017

Жыл бұрын

Chalk Outlines for sure!

@LeeannG

Жыл бұрын

💯

@cindya9572

Жыл бұрын

I agree. Great recommendations.

I think a big reason your channel is so popular in addition to your knowledge is your glee when discovering something that you think is cool. It's very infectious & heartwarming like a kid on Christmas morning. And you do it several times in this video. Props to you!

@artfullyprompt

6 ай бұрын

Authenticity. Forges connection, she isnt ashamed of her vulnerability when shoeing passion, we can share in her glee because she lays out a ley line to connect to the music through her. I totally agree with you. I just stumbled onto her hi ren video and i love it alrd

Most of Ren's Videos/songs are preformed live. He is a true Bard. you can even hear how he using the location he is in to tell the story. the open air in alley while screech is on the run, the hallways and stairwells in Violets tale to sound like a hospital. inside the apartment when the story calls for it. Pure Genius and all in one take

@itsakittyting

8 ай бұрын

I noticed american reactors don't ever reference the bard, maybe it's just part of our European history? The first thing I thought too when I heard this was: bard!

You introduced me to Ren, and then I discovered 10 billion Ren reaction videos existed. Dang, it's just crazy.

@cindyd.01

Жыл бұрын

I think it’s up to 11B by now holy cow.

@0Onyx13

Жыл бұрын

Same happened to me, I first heard Hi Ren thanks to her, and I became obsessed with him, I kept watching reactors to see their jaws drop, and then I explored all of his music, and I am in awe at his level of lyrics writing, music writing, musical ability, producing and directing his own videos, all with a low budget and with no label... and he's still so humble to this day. I am so happy I found him out, it really opened the doors to a whole new world. This man is 3 years younger than me, but his wisdom is that of a 1000 year old man.

@timwilson1339

Жыл бұрын

Have you seen "Long Haul Trucker reacts to Ren, Hi Ren" Dude cries so hard he has to pull over.

@RickReasonnz

Жыл бұрын

Problem with that is now my YT recommended is filled with Ren reactions!

@jwarrior852

Жыл бұрын

Same😂

A rabbit hole named Ren? Let's follow curious Alicabeth on this journey! 🐰🕳🎶❓❓❓

@antonymification212

Жыл бұрын

Look out for the Black Rabbit!

@kristalcornwell

Жыл бұрын

​@@antonymification212 found it

Just discovered Ren a few months ago, and holy crap! This might be the best artist of this generation, people! He has everything! I enjoy the journey with his music, and also with people reacting to it. Haven't had this much excitement in years!

You should try to do a "Tea Time with Ren". Justin Hawkins recently did a long form podcast with him and it was awesome. Ren was an open book and it was fascinating.

The "Go FundMe" and "give me all your money" coincidence was hilarious!! Also, I LOVE how much you go into his deliberate "imperfections" as an expression of heightened emotion. It's not smooth and it's not MEANT to be. We often think of them as mistakes because people want the smooth feel, but Ren shows his genius here by "breaking" those rules deliberately. GREAT analysis!

We need a charismatic voice and Ren interview vid soon!! 😊

@AngelinaG.-cc5xb

Жыл бұрын

Yes! Two talented, sensitive and passionate about music humans, what a conversation that could be!

@CimmiC67

Жыл бұрын

there is a very interesting ren interview out there, just a few days old. look for "the ren interview justin hawkins"

@jtuck6065

Жыл бұрын

@@CimmiC67 I’ve seen it and his other interviews. 👍🏻

Oh my goodness! The end of Viloets story tied Jenny and Screech. Im blown away and so sad. I became so invested in the stor this is my third song of his yesterday. I discovered him by clicking on a react video. It's let me down the rabbit hole to discover more. Wow wow wow!

Ooof, was my first time hearing this and it hits hard. Not something you can just listen to and clearly a true piece of art with how much emotion is evoked. The musicianship really is captivating.

Ren is a master of live performance. My only regret is that it took me until 'Hi ren' to discover him. I'm sure I'm not alone in this, and now we're all working overtime to catch up on everything he does. Just brilliant!

As an independent artist Ren needs support to get his music to a wider audience. Please continue to do more Ren reactions. You've only scratched the surface of this mans talent.

Ren deserves a Grammy .. several Grammys .. his talent, his story telling, the evocation of emotion from his audience .. true talent!

Ren isn't a Songwriter/Musician that tells stories. He's a Storyteller that uses Songwriting and Music

@kaoticmind09

9 ай бұрын

Yup. This is way more than music. The music accompanies the performance and story.

@Linusrox123

8 ай бұрын

Wish I had coined the term Bardcore for him

@bonolio

8 ай бұрын

@@Linusrox123 The Bard of Brighton

It’s a kind of mini-opera; an ode to all the Jenny’s, Screech’s and Violets in the world, who ‘never stood a chance’, because ‘the devil came to dance’ in their lives. It stems from pure compassion and love, as I see it.

Great analyse 'Chalk outlines' and 'How to be me' both with Chinchilla should be put on your list, but as everyone has been saying the Ren rabbit hole with his friends is pretty big and they are all talented and now is their time to shine and their music comes in all genres .....

The fact he's unsigned is amazing and gives him that free range to make amazing music

This is far from my cuppa tea... but damn he's amazing on every level, same goes for his film crew. Once I start watching/listening I can't stop. It's like watching a really heavy, thought provoking film that grips you from start to finish and it's Ren amazing story telling creating all the images like reading a book... Idk...🤯 💔❤️‍🩹

Your reaction to Hi Ren is how I was introduced to his amazing artistry, so I very much thank you for that and look forward to this very much.

Chilling, compelling, heartbreaking. Wonderfully played. Ren is a most unique individual. Not a happy piece, but one that people should hear. Wow.

@0Onyx13

Жыл бұрын

Ren speaks about all the things that people usually don't mention, but should be talked about, and he doesn't go light. I know that he was inspired by reading that a 14 year old boy killed a woman over an attempted robbery, and that really hit him hard.

Ren is one of the best story tellers of modern times, his music is such a breath of fresh air compared to most modern music

I think the "zipper on guitar" sound was intentional and intended to represent cocking the policeman's gun.

I really really really want to see your analysis of Ren’s collaborations with Chinchilla. Chalk Outlines and How to be Me!

Serious question for you Elizabeth, have you ever seen/heard someone so much all around talented? Songwriter, Singer, Musician, Producer, Performer etc. Ren is a complete package with such amazing talents. We can only hope and pray for his health and a bright future for him where we get to benefit from his work for many years to come.

@atwellorama

Жыл бұрын

Prince. Prince is the last person that comes to my mind that was this talented in so many areas.

@Klavinoid

Жыл бұрын

Childish Gambino/ Donald Glover comes to mind.

@ArchaosAngel

Жыл бұрын

Mike Shinoda comes to mind for me.

@isabellecappai2009

Жыл бұрын

Kate Bush comes to my mind.

@tonyfro23

Жыл бұрын

At that age for me Prince is the only better remember he was doing this at 16-17

The story begins, right at the end …. The story it ends, right at the start … brilliant

This guy just does me every time, it’s such an uncomfortable story, but such a hypnotic delivery that you can’t stop listening. Lyrically he’s a genius, the use of the guitar, his voice and it’s insane variety and most of all the use of the surroundings … he and his videographer are both jaw dropping!

I'd like to have seen Elizabeth listen to some his more singy stuff - How to Be Me is a stand out for me

@nicolascage5774

Жыл бұрын

The live version is sublime.

@HAL9000.

Жыл бұрын

Zion.

@juliecooper-nm7cm

Жыл бұрын

Yes! The live version is amazing

@scoutbane1651

Жыл бұрын

I disagree with the replies here, the studio version is just better. Chalk outlines is great live but how to be me was a touch disappointing. The modifications they made, especially chinchilla's, just don't really fit imo.

@Gary_Hines

Жыл бұрын

yeh... this... the live 'How to be Me'...

What an attentive reaction. You give the piece what feels like an affirmation of how much it's taken to create this work and that it's a special thing.

Next song from Ren should be “Pentitence” featuring Molly Mckinna. It’s a hidden gem most people miss.

After probably 100 viewings/listenings, I STILL get chills during the stairwell falsetto moment every time! Brilliance incarnate; start to finish, across the entire trilogy, I am awed by the beauty and horrifying tragedy that encompasses these Tales. 😳😯😢❤️❤️❤️

I loved your reaction to this. I hope you will do Chalk Outlines next. Please choose the live version. It's amother nice example of using the sound of the space in which they perform. The emotion in the interaction bewteen Ren and Chinchilla will give you chills.

Our beloved Brighton Bard strikes once more. The modern day minstrel with a mind full of tales is finally getting the recognition he deserves 🖤 I am so chuffed for him that he is getting so much love and respect from a ton of people. He is definitely on of a kind 🖤🐇🕳

The tapping at 39:40 is so incredibly clean. Its a direct pickup from a classical guitar, you would be able to hear every imperfection... It is so so nice to listen to!

I'm only 3 minutes into this video, but as a former band geek and trumpeter myself, you picking up on the muted trumpet sound is just *chef's kiss*. I adore how detail oriented you are. Easily one of the most qualified reactors/reviewers on KZread. And a 57 minute video?!? I'm so here for it! 😄🙌

"Lady-shaped stalactite" is pure poetry! And I don't even like poetry 😂

@shannonwilkerson

Жыл бұрын

As my wife told me years ago, if you like music, you like poetry.

@0Onyx13

Жыл бұрын

I knoooow, it's probably my favourite line of the trilogy. Music speaking, Violet's Tale's intro is SO beautiful, so medieval, I must have listened to it 40 times and I don't think I'll ever get tired of it.

@joshhiroti

Жыл бұрын

seed's planted

@CE-ee9rf

Жыл бұрын

It bothers me, surely it should be stalagmite. Unless she's hanging already. Maybe I missed that

@MartinFransson

Жыл бұрын

@@CE-ee9rf no, you are absolutely correct. But for the sake of poetry I guess we could let that slide, right? 🙂

This whole trilogy gives me Bertold Brecht and Kurt Weil, Threepenny Opera vibes, especially with the way he sings 'Dear Screech, Dear Boy, Where did you go?' and then later the way he delivers the line 'he was a little prick' in Violet's tale

@amandacollins2854

Жыл бұрын

Yes me to. I personally can't wait for the rock opera album .

What Ren does with music is.... mesmerising. I love how he swaps genres - both vocally and musically - with these seamless segways. FYI: Justin Hawkins recently did a LF podcast with him and it was fascinating to hear how the artist comes across in interview...

So glad you did this request. :) ❤ Chalk Outlines would be an excellent next choice as as is usual for Ren… it’s very different from other things you’ve seen him do. It’s a duet with Chinchilla who has an exceptional voice. I’d also recommend reacting to her performing her song Fingers live. There’s a specific run that I’d love you to analyse!

Absolutely CAN NOT WAIT to see your reaction to this modern day Shakespearean tragedy. Ren is a gift of art to us all!

I feel like I just watched a person take apart an entire car, piece by piece, and with each part the person explains the elegance and design ingenuity of the part. So fun! Thank you for giving this song the time and attention it deserves!

It's not just a song - the video, performance, and creativity. It's art and it's wonderful.

What gets me about Ren is that unlike most artists he is not at all afraid to have his voice be heard with almost no accompaniment of other instruments save his acoustic. Where rap vocalists are covered and protected by the bass and the beat and the fancy production of the audio, but Ren is almost stark alone. It's like admiring a single tree in a field versus a tree in a forest. He is not bashful in the slightest and I think that sort of subconsciously boosts the interest and connection of his audience.

Elizabeth eyelid-bat-count: 17,538,562… and I’m only up to ‘come on then you f***ing c***s!’ 😂 So, so happy to see your brilliant reaction to this epic. Personally, my top requests for more Ren would be ‘How to be Me’, ‘Dominoes’, and ‘Humble’. Love your work!

I knew Elizabeth would get stuck on the beginning of Violet's tale and I'm all for it, I love that part.

I love how you "geek out" to his nuances. Your genuineness is appreciated and as a Fan of both you and Ren separately, this video fills my heart as I've been going through tough times lately and his songs, Diazapam, Chalk outlines and Its Alright have been on repeat. Its a joy to see your joy, enjoying an artist who has brought me so much joy in his different styles, energy, and emotions.

@JournalsInTime

Жыл бұрын

Add Patience to your list ❤❤❤

Thank you for this - I love the detail and care you take in your reactions. Chinchilla is awesome and is causing a stir - FINGERS LIVE for HUNGER TV is stunning vocals and LITTLE GIRL GONE (official video) will bring you JOY!!!!

Glad you enjoy this so much (judging from the trailer :) Have you Chinchilla - Fingers on your list yet? The live performance on Hunger TV is vocally mind blowing. And I think the main reason why Chris Liepe interviewed her.

40:00 is not only haunting and beautiful. It took me 6 watches to pick up on, and then I noticed his facial expressions here and it clicked. This is part of the flash forward, he is depicting a crying newborn 👶🍼 in the hospital !!!!!! Just check how he is looking around at the new world he just entered, with the light howl… how does he do this ?

@thetuffs3000

Жыл бұрын

That is a really good pick up. I always thought he was embodying a scared Violet in the hospital "fighting to stay alive." But I really like the baby idea. Ren's music and videos have many bits that could be interpreted more than one way.

@amandacollins2854

Жыл бұрын

Yes i think it is Screech in his first moments ,just as in his last moments he made a bridge into Screetch's tale

@shannonstradford6518

Жыл бұрын

WAIT! WHAT! No way … I cannot believe I never caught that …. The reason I happily read comments is in hopes of finding little gems like this one …. I love it … thanks ❤

@robmullins

Жыл бұрын

Haunting indeed! My initial thought too!

@shaynamatthias

10 ай бұрын

oh my god that hit me in the solar plexus

He's not a singer, not a guitarist, not a lyricist or a songwriter. He is an artist. The genuine article that we rarely see.

The joy and excitement you have for the music makes it so much fun to watch along with you … thank you ❤ peace & love

Am I crazy but this makes me think of Bertolt Brecht "The threepenny opera". Raw and reflective of the life in the more difficult part of town.

It's such a privilege to watch such a genius become so popular so quickly. As an artist, Ren deserves all of the recognition in the world. He is an anomaly, a master of his craft. The way he uses singing, rapping, talking, and his guitar to tell the story is like nothing else. Also, yes, this was done live. You are correct in hearing his lapel mic knock against the guitar.

The way he delivers the lines is phenomenal. He's truly a n amazing story teller.

+1 for Chalk Outlines for Mental Health Awareness month. Definitely one of my favorite Ren singing songs...and Chinchilla is absolutely amazing!!!

Such a dark song, so beautifully written and performed. Thank you for choosing it. Violet’s tale especially is so moving and beautiful whilst dealing with a subject that is so emotionally repulsive. Jenny was like her mother, Screech like his father.. I noticed “the devil comes to dance” refrain this time around

A story that can't be told more eloquently than Ren just did. We have to all find a way to break the cycle. Thank you for lending your voice to this Elizabeth!

Never apologise for rewinding Ren, he's the only artist I don't get annoyed at the reactor rewinding his videos cos you can never get bored of Ren hes a genius

My first encounter with Ren was 'Hi Ren' and it blew my mind. This story is a masterpiece, both in music, lyrics and performance. It gives me the chills. Ren is a true performer, a modern day troubadour, with a heartfelt story that cuts deep into your soul. He's a gem

That sound at the end of Screech's Tale you tried to identify sounded like he dropped his guitar pick inside his guitar. You can hear it rattling after each shot too.

Fantastic analysis as always Elizabeth. Thank you. Ren is such a versatile and talented guy it is so good to see that he is getting the recognition he deserves. He not only performs but directs all the videos, having a vision from the outset of what he wants each to look like. Needless to say he has a very talented videographer in Sam Perry-Falvey. They make a great team.

I’ve literally watched so many Ren watch alongs. Yours was amazing!

Thank you guys, @thecharismaticvoice and Elizabeth, for a great reaction. Hopefully, @RenMakesMusic sees this and can see this great reaction. Let's keep supporting #Ren and reausing mental health awareness. Really enjoyed you take on the "The Tales" Elizabeth and love learning something from each of your videos. I hope you are doing well and I want to send some positive energy to you after such a heavy yet important song. Lots of love Gerald Bee 🐝

Your reactions always bring so much to the song. I've listened to these tales countless times, but through your analysis so much more is revealed. You and Knox Hill are two of the most educated and insightful reactors out there. Thanks!

After all the centuries, it is impossibly difficult to create something that is so quintessentially English, but what Ren does here is exactly that..

Elizabeth, your energy is absolutely contagious ❤

Ren and his friend Sam are excellent at producing it is so impressive! Such a wonderful reaction I enjoyed every minute thank you😊

Oh dear. This is going to be a ride. An ensemble of songs where Ren definitely doesn't pull his punches. I hope at the end you are more articulate than I was. After hearing this trio of songs for the first time, I couldn't think of anything that articulated my thoughts.

@bagginssupercat

Жыл бұрын

I was not ready. I said "OH NO" quite loudly and dramatically (thank goodness i was home alone) at the reveal then promptly burst into floods.

@0Onyx13

Жыл бұрын

I was left wondering if it was literal or metaphorical, and when it was confirmed to me that it was in fact very literal, I was just speechless. Makes so much sense how they behave, just like the parents: guy is violent, girl freezes in front of danger. (I'm trying to be vague to not spoil it for people who don't know the story yet)

You mentioned the reverb shift in Violet's Tale. An interesting point to that. Whenever Violet or the plot of the story focuses on escape or getting away from it the reverb is wider and the camera backs off. When the plot turns to how she's trapped and stuck the camera comes close and you lose the ambience and amount of space and reverb. Very subtle and cool juxtaposition of sound and scene.

Thank you so much Elizabeth. Ren is an amazing artist that I have discovered because of your review. Saw this on Friday, and have been going down the Ren rabbit hole all weekend! (CT, RSA)

Patiently waiting for "Fingers" live by Chinchilla. Talking of "holding nothing back" Ren and Chinchilla are not only performing songs, they are living every word they deliver. You will love her performance of "Fingers". Thank you for your excellent and insightful reaction to the tales. ❤️

Please do the Chalk Outlines, there is an amazing, soft and musical side to Ren, you have not seen yet. You will be amazed. Chinchilla is pretty amazing too, to be honest.

I think that unpretty “wheeeeere” did he go, is a screech. 😊 He’s also self taught on guitar as hementioned in a long interview with @justinhawkinsridesagain a few days ago. I love the joy you show for Ren’s art.

Love your reactions top 3 for me to watch! I can feel your love of music etc and it makes me smile😊 Ive listened to nothing but ren and ren reactions for 15 days straight

I firmly believe Ren is the musical genius of his generation. This trilogy breaks my heart every time I hear it.