great reaction. Yep, it's Melanie Safka. It's a sample that he's using not an actual guest vocal, that's why she isn't listed on the song. beautiful sad song. I was looking for your reaction to his song Dear God and didn't find. could it be, you haven't done that one? Also, there's one called New York City from his love music project that is outstanding.

@CPegRun

10 ай бұрын

Yes!! I’m 60 and actually recognized the sample!! Melanie is iconic!!! My favourite of her songs is one I loved to sing to my children at bedtime. Christopher Robin (is Saying His Prayers)!!! Such a sweet song!

Song at the end of the movie is called "always look on the bright side of life"

@analisasmith7927

10 ай бұрын

It’s actually become a popular funeral song in the uk !! 😁

@Courtneyp85

Ай бұрын

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Eric Idle sings Always Look on the Bright Side of Life at the end of The Life of Brian

@DiOSakaVerso

10 ай бұрын

Just about to write same… glad I checked first 👍🏽

The sample is from Melanie Safka she was big in the 70’s her Candles in the Rain album was one of my favourite!she would be in her 70’s now. A beautiful voice! In the Life of Brian theysang Always look on the bright side of life when they were crucified on the crosses.

Can you imagin....'Dear future self, I hope you are in good health'. That one bar threw me into an instant tear-jerk.

Brian's mother said "He's not the messiah, he's a very naughty boy"

Life of Brian includes a scene where he's nailed to the cross, singing "looking at the bright side of life."

I adore your Ren journey ❤ you truly listen and patiently work your way through the entire catalogue of this wonderfully talented guy. Im here for it.

I can relate to this song probably more than most. I am glad that Ren has found a way out. He will have an amazing future now that he is getting well. I hope to meet him one day. ❤

Melanie Sakfa was huge in the early 70s (she just went by the first name Melanie). Lovely sample

@ricksurratt9034

10 ай бұрын

Yes, she had a hit with knock on wood. I think that’s the same person.

@sammyd8860

10 ай бұрын

Not sure about that. The ones I know her for are Beautiful People, Ruby Tuesday, Look What They've Done to My Song Ma, and Brand New key. She has a beautiful tone, and tremolo to her voice @@ricksurratt9034

The song from the Life of Bryan is most famous to us Brits... ALWAYS LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE OF LIFE.. as he is being crusified..😊

My favourite Ren track but so few reactions to it.

Great one Zack. Not many reactors have done this. As others have mentioned, the sample is from Melanie Safka - Do you Believe. My favourite version of Melanie's is from 'The Tonight Show' in 1972 here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/eX-C18GFfqadlbQ.html Ren appears to absolutely know which samples will work with his music!!

I really like this one, I thought i didnt know who Melanie Safka was until i realised she did brand new key. I was so sick of hearing that on the radio when i was a kid, I like it now though, i like her Do you believe too and People on the front row. Fantastic songs all.

“Always look on the bright side of life” 🎼 was a song 🎵 they sang in the movie. Spoiler Alert 🚨: A very happy tune to be singing when they’re eventually captured and all are hanging from crucifixes.

👍 Good reaction. 🖖❤

Melanie sang at the original Woodstock. She was 17.

In the movie there is a song …always look on the bright side of life….

Thanks. I’m going to check out Melanie Sakfa after this. xx

Glad you found this one, ive only see 2 others find it and its one of my favourites

Monty Python life of Brian is a comedy movie

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There is a lockdown stream number 4 from May 2020 from the Big Push. It's a mash up of different songs and it's excellent even though it's the three of them (no drummer) in their flat just jamming.

I think this song is beautiful. The sample is by Melanie from her song Do you Believe from the 70s ( Wu tang Clan also used it). This is the Ren song I play the most.

Dear god is another of my fave Ren songs ... this was a great reaction but your reactions are great , ❤

Beautiful song 🖤

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Great "empathetic" analysis!

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I guess you are not as old as I thought lol. The Melanie portions are sampled, she was big in the 70s, you may recognize her big hit Lay Down if you heard it.

Thanks Zach! Love hearing your thoughts ✌🏻🫶🏻

When he talks about friends who have died, 2 of his friends took their own lives and another was tragically killed in an accident.

@zack_reacts

10 ай бұрын

Yes, I'm aware. I made note of that. I purposely did not give details

Melanie Safka, Do you believe, old song from way back 😀better know for Brand new key.

It would be interesting to see who has the most Ren reactions on you tube 🧐

@zack_reacts

10 ай бұрын

@lisachristensen243 BP for SURE.. He brings people on weekly and replays the same like 6-8 songs for people who have never heard of him to highlight Rens diversity.. Actually check that... He has 64 in his Ren playlist. I have 90. I am not sure- you can easily find out by going to people that react to him a lot and clicking playlists?

Do you ever take a break?

@zack_reacts

10 ай бұрын

I have a full time job. Some videos I've done early or a different time and keep on queue. Which is probably why it appears I change a lot.

@ricksurratt9034

10 ай бұрын

KZread always let me know with a notification.

Zack, I just want to request if you would turn off the TV or computer below the video. Keep seeing what is happening on that screen while trying to pay attention to the video being reacted to but that is distracting. Thanks ❤

@zack_reacts

10 ай бұрын

I definitely appreciate that. I'll be honest though for every 1 person that it bothers, there's 10 that it amuses figuring out what I'm playing (based on feedback). I don't mean to distract you from the reaction. My apologies.

@zack_reacts

10 ай бұрын

Do you wanna request a song? I CAN do that

@annebiebrich9155

10 ай бұрын

@@zack_reacts well it really wouldn't matter with the TV going at the same time so I'll pass