This reaction is up thanks to recommendations by @nada-8-4-2, @REN4eva, @IKronosI, @Ariel_Astara initially, but also with a few more additions like @francesdoll4039 and @igorvukolic2997! Great choice, last part. Reaction to Money Game Series (now that they're done) Part 1: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Yp2qs9mwl7qaf7w.html Part 2: kzread.info/dash/bejne/i6OitZuYga3IoJs.html Part 3: kzread.info/dash/bejne/oK2LxNenj7PIhMY.html

@IKronosI

9 күн бұрын

Great reaction as always! My take on this trilogy is: Part 1: Ren portrays the accuser, the defensor and the judge. The sack bag man is "we", common folk, and he is defending accusing and judging at the same time. When he draws eyes on the man and is about to set fire on "us", "we" finally are capable of seeing what the accuser (the big companies and politicians) are about to do to "us", we create a revolt and a change in the way society operates. So, I see part 1 as both a testimony and a hopeful wish for the future to come; "if we learn how to see and be critical, if we open our eyes, we will overcome this challenge of breaking the cycle of greed". Part 2: It's basically how politicians, the rich and leaders operate in our current broken system. Part 3: It's taking the sack out of an individual to see a specific case. Saying with that "That's a daily story that ends up in self-destruction moved by the greed that our society promotes". The only way to break out of this cycle is again to open our eyes. But this time, Ren offers a solution. Opening our eyes through proper education and raising our children to be more critical. The outcome of Jimmy is nothing but an exaggeration of the self-destruction that awaits most of us in this system, hence the need for change.

and the awards goes to: Money Game Part 3

Ren and Sam won 3 catagories at the London International video awards yesterday Including best video

@AleksReacts

11 күн бұрын

I can only say well deserved. Glad to hear they're getting formal recognition as well for their work.

anyone else that participated at the treasure hunt for MG3 and still remember the apple in the chest as the trophy?

@jasonremy1627

11 күн бұрын

That was so much fun to follow in real time!

@aixmhros

11 күн бұрын

@@jasonremy1627 ''let me tell you a story , as old as time"..

Lovely reaction ❤ I love when Ren waits till the very last line to tie it all together 😊

@AleksReacts

11 күн бұрын

Thank you! He did this brilliantly. ❤️

Great reaction 💖.Ren has said he doesn't have the answers. He believes it's collective intelligence that can solve many problems. With the power of the world wide web, people can come together to find better systems than the ones we have now. He is not an optimist per se, but believes that it takes optimism, the belief that change can happen, to make a better future. That's my interpretation of his words.

@AleksReacts

11 күн бұрын

Thank you! I think he, like many is neither an optimist nor a pessimist... So, in essence, we agree.

Love your analysis. This man has had a long time to dwell. You are unique in your analysis. Most dont go as deep and are not as observent. Keep it up your amazing, from the uk

@AleksReacts

11 күн бұрын

I appreciate your comment, very much indeed! Kind greetings to UK! ❤

@pointlesslab4179

11 күн бұрын

Agree with you (again, this is becoming a habit) about the element of fear working with greed to keep us stuck in the game. Good governance should remove some of that fear, in principle. I see this as a reminder of the distorting effect of money when it is an end in itself as opposed to a means to an end, and where the impact of a transaction on all its parties becomes opaque to those participating in it, allowing distortions to go unchallenged.

@AleksReacts

11 күн бұрын

The habit of agreement remains on my end as well, it seems. Yes, there are multiple factors, including fear, greed and losing perspective of what money is really for. However, it is not a new concept. Like "Eminem (sort of) did it" and "Plan B (sort of) did it", "Merchant of Venice (sort of) did it". By now, Disney could start every song with "Tale as old as time..." 😉 The thing is, if a new "tale as old as time" does not "translate" the meaning for the new generation, the main message of those old tales disappears into the sunset. That is why Ren is important, in my mind.

Once again, a reaction to ponder as much as the song. Thank you xx Sally

@AleksReacts

10 күн бұрын

Thank you so much Sally! I know, English only, easier for both of us. 😉

@TheNordicharps

10 күн бұрын

@@AleksReacts 😘

Love your insightful reactions to anything in general, and Ren in particular. ❤

@AleksReacts

11 күн бұрын

Thank you! Happy to continue reacting, as long as it makes sense. ❤

Another great reaction my poetic partner 😁This video is one of my favourites from Ren, he wrote all of the musical scores, and the whole concept is his. He and his close friend Sam directed it together (as they often do). There is only one break in the take, and that is when the camera goes behind the wheelchair, this was required to move the microphone from Ren's jacket lapel, waterproof it, and conceal it in his now loosened tie, because he takes his jacket off in the next scene... because he only had one jacket 😂

@AleksReacts

10 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! Seriously, he only had one jacket? 😂 Well, he sure made the best of it. 😉

The reality is we idolize those who rule the money game and those who reject the money game. But those of us who just yearn for stability are demonized. It's a control game, a power game. And until the masses can stand together against it we are doomed. Like #2 says: "polarize the people" so we never get to that common purpose.

@AleksReacts

6 күн бұрын

Well known strategy throughout history. Then again, the masses keep falling for it.

Another insightful reaction. Thank you! MG 3 is one of my favorites. As a person who grew up as a dancer and spent years in theater, my fascination with this masterpiece moves beyond Ren's message, spoken word, musical compositions, and piano playing. I'm in awe of Ren's, Samuel's, and the crew members' impeccable timing when it comes to blocking (more like an exceptionally choreographed dance piece) and their hitting every mark perfectly on cue to the music -- right down to when (and where) the spinning globe stops. Your MG 1 and 2 videos didn't show up in my feed. I'm subscribed with the bell set to All, but lately I'm not getting notifications from lots of channels. I was surprised to see only a few hundred views of your Money Game reactions as many RENagades love them. I wonder if something's off with your notifications? Looking forward to watching your other Ren reactions tomorrow. Time to turn off all electronics and wind down for sleep. 🙋‍♀️💖

@AleksReacts

10 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! I felt what you said about the impeccable timing, but I didn't even know how to express it other than say that everything is put together perfectly. Thank you for pointing that out so clearly and eloquently. Now I have to check out the globe again. MG1 did not have notifications turned on. However, because I noticed nothing is moving, both MG2 and MG3 did. Not sure why all 3 are slow on the uptake as I also understood that this is a series worth watching and reacting to. Turned out it was worth it, regardless of the number of views, as I personally found a lot of value in all them. Who wants to find them, will eventually and hopefully will also enjoy them. No rush. 😉 I'd appreciate your feedback on the others, it seems you have your own well thought through insights to offer and a perspective I could never have. ❤

@barbaralawrence6226

10 күн бұрын

@@AleksReacts Thank you for your kind words 🙂 One thing I enjoy about Ren's creations is his attention to detail (lots of hidden gems and layers) as well as leaving space for improvisation and unexpected 'happy accidents'.

@AleksReacts

10 күн бұрын

All true, that is also what I really like about him. Every single detail thought through and perfectly executed.

I appreciate your thoughtful analysis of the video, perhaps moreso than the video itself.

@AleksReacts

10 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! It is always a pleasure to hear praise. Still, there would have been no reaction without Ren's work, so I have to thank him for making material for me to think about and react to.

Beautiful reaction. You have great insight.

@AleksReacts

11 күн бұрын

Thank you kindly! I can only do my best...

That pianist that replaced at the piano is very tall! Taller than Ren and Ren is 6'1". I don't remember the name of the guy playing the piano through the rest of this. I'm sure someone knows. I did watch the 'behind the scenes' making of this, it was amazing.

@AleksReacts

4 күн бұрын

I was not focused on the pianist, as everything in this video was so well thought through that no single detail stands out on its own. It's the cohesiveness that makes it so impactful.

Very insightful reaction. Thank you.

@AleksReacts

10 күн бұрын

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.

Sam is Samuel Perry-Falvey, a filmmaker that Ren collaborates with on his most ambitious projects. He's the co-director (with Ren) and cinematographer on this, as well as Money Game Part 1, Hi Ren, Jenny, Screech, and Violet, and several others as well.

@AleksReacts

11 күн бұрын

Thank you! I often get more information from the fans than from online searches. Also, I actually forgot to look this up. Well, he's good, if some of the ideas are his as well. 😊

Samuel Perry-Falvey is Ren's friend who films many of Ren's videos. He did Hi Ren, Money Game 1 & 3, the Jenny/Screech/Violet trilogy, Power, Genesis, and many others. This was their biggest budget work, with most of the money going to the rental of an excellent piano, and Ren's custom suit. 😊

@AleksReacts

11 күн бұрын

Well, it had the right effect, I'll give them that. 😉

@kellyt5341

11 күн бұрын

The piano was donated by Yamaha to be in the video. The professional jazz piano player (Charlie) and the string quartet probably cost plenty to pay them. Also the large crew that Ren had to hire to do all the maintenance and building of the set, the plumbing of the water and the many extras. The bts videos shows all the work and 60-70 people crew involved in this masterpiece. I've heard a few price tags. Anywhere from $35,000-50,000. Hollyweird could not touch that budget, their price is probably 20x that.

@AleksReacts

11 күн бұрын

It's clear that Ren's videos are on budget. The ideas are excellent and match each song perfectly. Talent and intelligence will always matter more than money in my book.

@ralphmellor1909

10 күн бұрын

@@AleksReacts In many of his videos he blends his charisma when just walking and moving with extraordinary art sensibilities to tell a story. Sometimes deadly serious, sometimes hilarious, with sublime video effects/editing. Low budget maybe, but definitely all are brilliant works of art. Enough to make me smile or even laugh out loud with the glee of the experience he takes me thru.

@AleksReacts

9 күн бұрын

Once again, I simply have to agree. 😊

I loved your reaction,and I have watched almost all of his reaction. It's great to see someone new discover his music for the first time. I just subscribed to your channel, I will keep tuned in to see more. May I suggest 2 u should check out if u can. ' Hold On' one of his old songs was written when he was at his sickest point in his life from the LYME DISEASE. And do FRED AGAIN MASH UP, Italy truly amazing to see how versatile he is at music. Keep up the great reactions 🔥

@AleksReacts

10 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for everything you've said and suggested! I'll do my best to keep it up. 😊

Love your reaction again 👍 More Ren please ! There are so many other songs that I would have liked to have your point of view on 🤞 Thanks 😘

@AleksReacts

11 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! More will come, there's already quite a few in queue. This Ren keeps giving me homework 😂

@pepinosylvie8887

11 күн бұрын

@@AleksReacts 😂 Good homework at least 🤣 Can't wait 😉 Thanks 😘

@AleksReacts

11 күн бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

reactors should really be called THE STATERS OF THE OBVIOUS

@AleksReacts

9 күн бұрын

Why would you watch people who state the obvious, though? Wouldn't that be a waste of time?

Yep, not much to it. I guess to me the real message is just like Ren said it, education and parenting. Without that being fixed I cannot see a way out, as he says in the first "As the world turns,the whole world burns". He did another trilogy alongside this which he just shows off his story telling skill, sort of a modern Opera, The tale of Jenny and Screech, There is a combined version that everyone is asked to respond to. I think you would find it interesting. Not sure if you like rapping and songs of him struggling with his life before now, many of his sons are like that. The other outstanding are his 2 duets with Chinchilla, especially Chalk Outlines (Live version) But take your time, you have a fan base to please and variety is good. Thank you for your reaction.

@AleksReacts

11 күн бұрын

Thank you for everything, especially your understanding! No point in trying to save the world by typing. We should all just do the best we can in our little microverse. 😊 Chalk Outlines (live) are already on the list, by your request - not forgotten, but I did add your "vote" for The Tale of Jenny and Screech. That will likely be my next reaction to Ren.

Thank you for your thoughts!

@AleksReacts

10 күн бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to watch. 😊

@StefanVillkatt

10 күн бұрын

@@AleksReacts Worth every minute!

@AleksReacts

8 күн бұрын

That is lovely of you to say. Thank you so much! ❤

Maybe if enough I's become willing just do things because we can or for the others around us. You know not be so selfish and self-centered then maybe we could grow up past the thought of tribalism and more of a perspective of a human species working together to take care of the only planet we have to live on instead of thinking like children, Mine , Mine, Give me. Seeing how Ren's stuff will never be aloud to play on the radio or anything conglomerate owned and the news is nothing more than pulp now. I mean Edward R. Morrow must be rolling in his grave over the fact that news is no better then a tabloid magazine talking about aliens. Hell it's all controlled by fear and sloth...

@AleksReacts

11 күн бұрын

Hey, I'm a pessimist, but not a defeatist. 😉 Every little bit helps. If it works, great. If not, well, we've outstayed our welcome on the planet. Either way, planet Earth will be fine...

@augusttexan4657

11 күн бұрын

@@AleksReacts HAHAHAHAHA, Take Care.

Isn't "shady activities" and "politics" being redundant? 🙂

@AleksReacts

7 күн бұрын

Um, a tad bit, yeah. 😉

Maybe it’s my ears, but I can barely hear the video and I can barely hear you and that makes me sad because I have a feeling that you have a lot to say and I know that Ren has a lot to say

@AleksReacts

10 күн бұрын

I am sorry. I really tried to check what could be wrong, but it's working ok on my end. I admit, I do crank up the volume to the maximum, though.

@arklilbro

10 күн бұрын

@@AleksReacts thanks for trying. Like I said, it could be My ears

i hope you have some success so you can upgrade your set up bcoz that sounded terrible[not ren]

@AleksReacts

9 күн бұрын

Thank you so much, love feeling appreciated. 😉

oOoOO I so enjoyed watching ALL of your Ren reactions, this evening. Also, Chinchilla's 1:5. 🤗 I think Renegades will probably urge you to watch the Jenny-Screech-Violet Tales next, and they're not wrong. The Tales are truly beyond anything you've seen. ❤ However, if you'd like an excellent Ren rapping pallet cleanser, I suggest Genesis or Power. Take good care! 🌴🤗🦋

@AleksReacts

13 сағат бұрын

Thank you so much! ❤ All of them? Wow! I am so glad you like the first one enough to watch the others. 😊 I do hope you'll like my reaction to The Tale of Jenny and Screech that's coming up this Sunday, already recorded. I did have to go back and add notes after I heard all three stories, because I couldn't connect things before I heard them, but listening over my own reaction I was like "Yeah, this too!" I appreciate Ren's talent and intelligence and it is an experience hearing some of his stuff for the first time. Noted on the 2 other suggestions. I'm not a rap fan, but unlike many rappers, Ren often really has something to say. Now, on a totally separate topic, are you a LotR fan? Your handle might suggest that.

@theshirebabe

10 сағат бұрын

Yes! All of them one right after the other! LOL 😊 I think the mixture of your curiosity and just known life experiences brought so much to the table, I had to see what you would say next. 👏😉 I too am an older chic and have never been too heavy into rap, but Ren's diversity and amazing use of language is so intriguing and very...ummm ... Digestible. 😊 As a singer, I have wrapped myself up in so many different beautiful styles of music for decades and I'm over the moon to now have Ren's work in my ears. His tragic past life story and subsequent victorious present and future, has pulled at my heart strings. 💗 Sunday it is, then, for the Tales! oOoOO I'm so excited!! 👏 I can only imagine what you were thinking!! Incredible. Awwww thank you for noticing my "name"! Yes, I'm a forever fan of LOTR & The Hobbit. 😊🤌 Hmmm, it's interesting now that I think about it...LOTR gives me that needed "escape" from an everyday existence... But... So does Ren! Take good care! 🌴🤗🦋

@AleksReacts

10 сағат бұрын

We have so much in common, older chicks both, not much into rap, but some of it is great (like Ren's or some of the older stuff, when it all started) and my copy of LOTR has been read so many times it's in tatters. Only, you're a-typical - The Shire instead of Rivendell or Lothlorien. I, on the other hand, am very typical there - elves all the way. 😂 The fact that my reaction was worth watching to a singer is praise indeed. Thank you so much for that! ❤ Don't laugh at my Tales reaction, I had to add all that I missed at that first listen in writing and believe me, I'm sure I still missed a lot. 😆

@theshirebabe

3 сағат бұрын

​@@AleksReacts😊 I feel the same in regards to things in common. 'Seasoned Ladies' 😉 This will sound odd, but I'll say it anyway...I saw your lovely hair all pulled up in a bun and thought... That's my girl! 😂 Admittedly, my copies of the books have been used... But... my wonder and senses were heightened and sustained by Peter Jackson's movies. 💗 I love taking bits n pieces from each race and enjoying their uniqueness, but the Shire feels like home. 🤗 Awww you are too sweet! I would never laugh AT you... Only WITH you! There's no judgement only enjoyment! I'll tell you a little line that most Renegades swear by... "The greatest thing besides watching Hi Ren for the first time...IS.. Watching someone else watching Hi Ren for the first time!" 👏😂 And that rings true for ALL his videos! We call it "the rabbit hole" and it's very deep and so worth every moment spent. I've only known about him for almost a year and my enthusiasm has not waned one bit! I feel like a teenager... So captivated and in love with fandom once more.🌴🤗🦋❤️

@AleksReacts

3 сағат бұрын

Thank you so much for all the wonderful comments. This is why I'm liking this reaction thing more and more. I get to meet so many cool people, some close to my age and with a similar view of the world. I'm not great with emoticons, but I'm sure you can tell I'm delighted to have met you and it's a pleasure as well as an honor to watch Ren's stuff together. Shire for me feels like the countryside where I go to unwind, while Lothlorien feels somehow closer to heart - appears cold on the surface, but it's actually warm inside. It also might be too many breakfasts in the Shire for me - I do not eat breakfast at all, never have. 😂 I also agree on the LotR series, but the Hobbit was 50:50 for me, some of it was just what I imagined and some of it totally went off the rails. The orcs were so much cooler in the LotR trilogy too.