8 days ago Ren posted this video in a community post, and said this about it "One of my favorite yet more underappreciated big push songs". That was the first time I heard this song. I feel like these guys can perform just about any style of music. Really hope they get back together.
I'm in the US and this was a beautiful way to start out the holiday morning. I love that The Big Push can push so many different buttons. They produced recordings of so many different music genres. Thanks for this.
This is definitely one of the real hidden gems in The Big Push's catalogue , I just love the 60's Simon and Garfunkel feel! Hats off to you for doing this one as not many do.
I love this song… Rose-tinted glasses and no-one is sane A big waltzing blindfold, we are what we play We are what we play, and nothing is sane What can he hear with his ears in his hands? Her silently weeping, his head in the sand Patiently lurking in water in wine, he'll drown by her tears, or choke on his time For what we've forsaken and taken too soon Before murdering old mother, we'd dance on the moon Deaf to the thunder that silently cracks, we're holding our breath until her collapse What do you feel with your heart in your chest? Some few thousand years, could soon come to rest Do you feel the butcher? The bullet that bores With corkscrewing chaos and mighty a roar What do you feel with your heart in your chest? Some few thousand years could soon come to rest On the shoulders of man and his bag full of bombs Bell tolling destruction our final swan song
I played the Swan Song video for a 78-year-old disabled woman I help take care of, and she wanted to hear it over and over again. Has to be one of my own personal favorites by Ren and The Big Push, especially after seeing the great effect it's had on her. Loved your reaction to it, too. Yes, I can definitely see the Shakespeare connection. Someone in another comment section said that the final major chord was a common way to end baroque and Renaissance songs.
The sheer musicality of these three guys is just extraordinary. One can almost imagine them in this track as three minstrels performing before Henry VIII as he’s sitting at a large dining table, munching a roast chicken and throwing the bones over his shoulder onto the floor.
I love this song. I don't know if it was written by Goran, or all of them, but it's much more like the folly stuff he has on his own channel. Totally agree about the setting and acoustics they always seem to make a real effort to find somewhere that fits the song.❤
Hello again; another wonderful reaction.Thank you! Finally, someone else reacted to this beautiful performance; I absolutely love the gorgeous harmonies. This song deserves way more attention than it has received. I have only seen a handful of others react to "Swan Song.” If you haven't already watched, on "These Boots Are Made For Walking'/Satisfaction/Everybody," "Praise You" (Fatboy Slim Cover), and "What Kind Of Woman Is This," all three take a turn singing. Again, I would highly recommend watching/listening to their song "Dignity." It is a beautiful song, and the accompanying music video allows an intimate view into their day-to-day on and off-stage interaction. It's almost like being there with them in their home, on the streets, and on stage. It is one of my favorite videos and has been very underappreciated and overlooked by most reactors and fans alike. Here is the link to the video: th-cam.com/video/3E37nzXX-4g/w-d-xo.html
Thank Dave! I love your content my friend! Keep pushing! 💜🙏 hoping to get to your suggestion soon! Even if I don't get to react to it, I promise you I'll listen to it! Much love! Cheers! 🙏🎶🤟
I’d not heard this before, it was amazing! Their harmonies were fantastic, I’m guessing that Ren sang the high voice - we’ve heard him do that before! Nice reaction, waiting patiently for more of The Warning 😜
I'm so into folk lately - been listening to some calm "traveling music" and it's mostly folk. Just me trying to relax. I'll try to catch more of his stuff! Thanks Woody!!!
Hi my friend great reaction a few for your list marcelito pomoy -the prayer - live on the wish bus and ren with no clothes on one for the ladies 😃😃 video 😊 the big push like you've never seen them before 😀 have fun love and respect from the UK 👍👍🌟😀😀 amazing channel 👍
Hey Dave! As I mentioned on your previous comments - it's on my list. Feel free to write something else - like, how did you feel about THIS video 😂🙏😝🎸 Also - YES! I saw the half naked Ren video 😝😂😎🙏💜 Have a great day mate!
Hey Roni, I enjoyed your reaction! Ren and his crew do seem to have a talent for picking out interesting settings with amazing acoustics. It's a beautiful piece of art; it does have that theater performance type feel, even though the audience is on the other side of the camera.
I totally agree! They always seem to have something special about their settings. And yes - we the audience are the camera. I love that. It was so strong at the "Jenny and Screech" video.
I adore this song! RENs falsetto it’s beautiful. This was written by Gorran and was the first video they did. REN looks beautiful too, I love how he just becomes one with music 🖤
Hi there Roni, if you check out more songs by The Big Push, please do check out the official video for Watch Out - the title track to their album. It's the video with the little skateboarding girl in it. A lot of reactors choose to do the busking versions or the "official audio" version and both of those take away from the light shone on this badass little skater girl - Autumn California Bailey. Additionally, if/when you get around to Icarus, there's an official video, an acoustic official video(called Acustarus) and a fun Behind the Scenes that's worth watching if you enjoy just seeing the boys be boys and Ren's humor. Further, there's an official video for the song "Why My Woman" that sort of leads right in to another song called "Oh My Woman". Both are different styles of songs, but watching them out of order would be sort of a "oops" moment and I think most people would prefer to avoid that. And lastly, The Big Push had more planned, with a video for All My Heroes being planned to be their next single, but it was never filmed. The track is worth checking out though of course. They also were supposed to be going back into the studio to record Glory Glory and a few other tracks that they had only performed live but it appears Ren will now be recording some of those for his solo album next year.
Thanks Corvid! I had a few of your suggestions already in, but I added the notes about the Oh my woman and Why my woman! Thank you! I just love them. They are so good.
This Song sounds like it is straight out of the Tudor Period' Superb Three Part Vocal Harmonies. These guys had it all !! there may be a Re-union in the near future here's hoping 🙏 I am doing well keeping fit Running & Cycling' same as i have always done. Healthy body Healthy mind Greetings from Fife in Bonnie Scotland
I think that might be a Welsh lament, but it does sound very English. It actually took me back to travelling the Paris metro and listening to the buskers who used to jump on the trains. No idea why. Thanks for doing this one, it was new to me. And keep playing that guitar.
Oh nice! I love that music throws us down memory lane. Also - that sounds like a wonderful time - traveling down in Paris... haven't been there myself yet. And yes I will keep playing!
@@ronireacts_to_all Aye, it's a great place to be. And as surprisingly romantic as the hype suggests, despite my inbuilt cynicism trying to dismiss it . Up there with Venice, I'd say.
Not a style I'd say I'd normally have though to listen to but I really like it. I'd definitely listen to more, There's something seems familiar with the style....I'm inclined to say a hint of Simon & Garfunkel but not really. Not sure I can put my finger on it. Unless it's just more of an Irish sound that makes it seem familiar. Nice pick Roni. PS: Finished binge watching all your skits on your other channel...oldest to newest. Nice work. Hope you enjoyed making them. As I'd watch, I'd all of the sudden notice myself smiling while watching. Seems like a good way to add to your portfolio/resume. PSS: I think Chloe could use an intervention in a future episode. Seems to be hit'n the sauce a bit much. You could spin it as having her end up converting all the interventionists into drinkers. 😄🍺
Yes!!! Someone else mentioned Simone and Garfunkel! You're not alone on this. I can see it. I'm not fully familiar with their stuff, but I have listened to the when I was younger (thanks to my parents mainly). And thank you so much for binging!!! OMG! That's a lot to go through! 🤯🤪 Oh yes and Chloe is definitely going to have to call it quits with the sauce. 🤣 I had an episode in mind for that but... it'll have to wait. I'm on a bit of a break from making these skits.. I still have one more I'm editing, but than taking a breather. Thanks again for being such a supportive human. Really appreciate you. 🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️💜🩷
@@ronireacts_to_all I can appreciate the amount of work that goes into it. Take whatever break you want. They're only worth doing if YOU are having fun or serve a purpose for you. The sheer volume of content you put out, the majority on your own for the duration you did….you're a F'n machine! Mad respect for you work ethic. If or when you start up again, happy to enjoy and support.
Love, love, love this beautiful folk song. A farewell to Mother Earth. I hope my descendants get to dance on other planets but not being from billionaire’s, I doubt it. Thanks ❤
. . . and then Ren pulls out the melodica, as one does.
YES!!!
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Their harmonies are really impressive...great reaction
Right? And thank you. 🙏🙏🙏🎶
8 days ago Ren posted this video in a community post, and said this about it "One of my favorite yet more underappreciated big push songs". That was the first time I heard this song. I feel like these guys can perform just about any style of music. Really hope they get back together.
It'll be great if they get back doing shows. Not just busking, but big shows! 🙏🙏🙏🙏💜🎸
@@ronireacts_to_all Yes. They should totally tour. I'm sure they'll need a lot of rehearsals though.
I'm in the US and this was a beautiful way to start out the holiday morning. I love that The Big Push can push so many different buttons. They produced recordings of so many different music genres. Thanks for this.
Yes it was different from their other videos that I have watched so far. This was really cool.
My favorite song from TBP.
Amazing amazing amazing just pure raw talent each and every time i hear it.
RIGHT?!?
One of my favorites! Thanks for reacting to it!
Yay! Glad I reacted to it than!
This is definitely one of the real hidden gems in The Big Push's catalogue , I just love the 60's Simon and Garfunkel feel! Hats off to you for doing this one as not many do.
It was very interesting! Different from what I've seen so far from them - a bit more mellow.
I love this song…
Rose-tinted glasses and no-one is sane
A big waltzing blindfold, we are what we play
We are what we play, and nothing is sane
What can he hear with his ears in his hands?
Her silently weeping, his head in the sand
Patiently lurking in water in wine, he'll drown by her tears, or choke on his time
For what we've forsaken and taken too soon
Before murdering old mother, we'd dance on the moon
Deaf to the thunder that silently cracks, we're holding our breath until her collapse
What do you feel with your heart in your chest?
Some few thousand years, could soon come to rest
Do you feel the butcher? The bullet that bores
With corkscrewing chaos and mighty a roar
What do you feel with your heart in your chest?
Some few thousand years could soon come to rest
On the shoulders of man and his bag full of bombs
Bell tolling destruction our final swan song
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Thank you for the lyric's to this magical song
A real hidden gem this one Roni! Love the harmonies and the added bonus of Ren playing the melodica was a pleasant surprise.
Right? It was interesting. Another instrument this guy can play!
Hauntingly Beautiful, not surprised !!! Awesome ❤❤❤
YES! Well put! Haunting is a great word for it!
I played the Swan Song video for a 78-year-old disabled woman I help take care of, and she wanted to hear it over and over again. Has to be one of my own personal favorites by Ren and The Big Push, especially after seeing the great effect it's had on her. Loved your reaction to it, too. Yes, I can definitely see the Shakespeare connection. Someone in another comment section said that the final major chord was a common way to end baroque and Renaissance songs.
She also asked me to play Bongo Bong over and over again, lol.
Oh that's awesome, I missed that. And that's so nice of you that you played it! And Bongo Bong! 💜🎶🙏🤘
🎶😂🎸
Wow such beautiful voices. ❤
Right? All together and separately. 🫠💜🎶
I love the melodica in this one it enhances the whole vibe 🎹🫶
It does! Really gave me this Bard feeling. Something humble - especially when standing in a big church.
The sheer musicality of these three guys is just extraordinary. One can almost imagine them in this track as three minstrels performing before Henry VIII as he’s sitting at a large dining table, munching a roast chicken and throwing the bones over his shoulder onto the floor.
Ha! He's be so into that music that he might have choked on those chicken bones!
I love this song. I don't know if it was written by Goran, or all of them, but it's much more like the folly stuff he has on his own channel. Totally agree about the setting and acoustics they always seem to make a real effort to find somewhere that fits the song.❤
I'm glad you agree on that! They always have something meaningful or that fits the vibe perfectly. I love that.
Hello again; another wonderful reaction.Thank you! Finally, someone else reacted to this beautiful performance; I absolutely love the gorgeous harmonies. This song deserves way more attention than it has received. I have only seen a handful of others react to "Swan Song.” If you haven't already watched, on "These Boots Are Made For Walking'/Satisfaction/Everybody," "Praise You" (Fatboy Slim Cover), and "What Kind Of Woman Is This," all three take a turn singing. Again, I would highly recommend watching/listening to their song "Dignity." It is a beautiful song, and the accompanying music video allows an intimate view into their day-to-day on and off-stage interaction. It's almost like being there with them in their home, on the streets, and on stage. It is one of my favorite videos and has been very underappreciated and overlooked by most reactors and fans alike. Here is the link to the video: th-cam.com/video/3E37nzXX-4g/w-d-xo.html
Too right - exactly what Jens said.
Agreed, “Dignity” and “Precious” are my two favorite TBP songs (though I love them all). Both songs break my heart, but in the best possible way.
Thank you! I'll do my best to watch that version of "Dignity"! (also added your suggestions that weren't on my list to it!) Yayyy more big push!
Yay!!!
Can't wait to watch them!
I love this slept on track such beautiful harmonies!
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Hi Roni love this song love ren and the big push they are all amazing artist love and respect from the UK 👍👍🌟😀😀 amazing channel 👍
Thank Dave! I love your content my friend! Keep pushing! 💜🙏 hoping to get to your suggestion soon! Even if I don't get to react to it, I promise you I'll listen to it!
Much love! Cheers! 🙏🎶🤟
I’d not heard this before, it was amazing! Their harmonies were fantastic, I’m guessing that Ren sang the high voice - we’ve heard him do that before!
Nice reaction, waiting patiently for more of The Warning 😜
Yes, the other two can't sing that high. Plus his voice is distinct to me and I can hear him in any tone mixed with a group of other singers.
Oh you know The Warning is coming in hot! lol. Very soon! And yes Ren is able to sing high and low very well. I rally admire that.
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While I agree that this is Ren singing the high parts here, Romain has a really nice falsetto as well, and can sing pretty darn high.
this is one of my favourites of the big push so pure and beautiful thank you for reacting to this ❤❤❤
Yay!!! 🎸🎶🤘💜
Love Fairport Convention, and TBP is definitely doing them justice. Amazing.
Think you'd really appreciate looking into Goran! He's got Folkish blood in his soul!
Works well with his voice!
I'm so into folk lately - been listening to some calm "traveling music" and it's mostly folk. Just me trying to relax. I'll try to catch more of his stuff! Thanks Woody!!!
Yay. So stoked you're doing this one. I knew you would love this
I think people are starting to get what I need, when I need it. I mean - The Big Push. Hard to go wrong with them, right?😂🎸🎶 Thank you for being here!
Hi my friend great reaction a few for your list marcelito pomoy -the prayer - live on the wish bus and ren with no clothes on one for the ladies 😃😃 video 😊 the big push like you've never seen them before 😀 have fun love and respect from the UK 👍👍🌟😀😀 amazing channel 👍
Hey Dave! As I mentioned on your previous comments - it's on my list. Feel free to write something else - like, how did you feel about THIS video 😂🙏😝🎸
Also - YES! I saw the half naked Ren video 😝😂😎🙏💜
Have a great day mate!
I so love the riff with the melodika at the end !!!
That harmony of their is well used in this one too
th-cam.com/video/ZlJ0wSzBWKw/w-d-xo.html
This was actually the first original video they did together.
So cool. First video - already high quality. Amazing.
Hey Roni, I enjoyed your reaction! Ren and his crew do seem to have a talent for picking out interesting settings with amazing acoustics. It's a beautiful piece of art; it does have that theater performance type feel, even though the audience is on the other side of the camera.
I totally agree! They always seem to have something special about their settings. And yes - we the audience are the camera. I love that. It was so strong at the "Jenny and Screech" video.
I adore this song! RENs falsetto it’s beautiful. This was written by Gorran and was the first video they did. REN looks beautiful too, I love how he just becomes one with music 🖤
Ren really has a vocal range. And he can sing so fast too when he raps! 🙏🎶✨️
@@ronireacts_to_all it’s insane how talented he is, like leave some for the rest of us 🤣🖤
@@TobiiRheaStarr 😅😅😁😁
Hi there Roni, if you check out more songs by The Big Push, please do check out the official video for Watch Out - the title track to their album. It's the video with the little skateboarding girl in it. A lot of reactors choose to do the busking versions or the "official audio" version and both of those take away from the light shone on this badass little skater girl - Autumn California Bailey. Additionally, if/when you get around to Icarus, there's an official video, an acoustic official video(called Acustarus) and a fun Behind the Scenes that's worth watching if you enjoy just seeing the boys be boys and Ren's humor. Further, there's an official video for the song "Why My Woman" that sort of leads right in to another song called "Oh My Woman". Both are different styles of songs, but watching them out of order would be sort of a "oops" moment and I think most people would prefer to avoid that. And lastly, The Big Push had more planned, with a video for All My Heroes being planned to be their next single, but it was never filmed. The track is worth checking out though of course. They also were supposed to be going back into the studio to record Glory Glory and a few other tracks that they had only performed live but it appears Ren will now be recording some of those for his solo album next year.
Thanks Corvid! I had a few of your suggestions already in, but I added the notes about the Oh my woman and Why my woman! Thank you! I just love them. They are so good.
This Song sounds like it is straight out of the Tudor Period'
Superb Three Part Vocal Harmonies.
These guys had it all !! there may be a Re-union in the near future here's hoping 🙏
I am doing well keeping fit Running & Cycling' same as i have always done.
Healthy body Healthy mind Greetings from Fife in Bonnie Scotland
Yay!!!! Glad that you are taking care of yourself! Me too! Just got back from a nice walk!
Walking is so good for the Mind Body & Soul 🙏@@ronireacts_to_all
I really, really want to see your reaction to "Loosing it."
Ohhhhh it's on my list!!!
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I think that might be a Welsh lament, but it does sound very English. It actually took me back to travelling the Paris metro and listening to the buskers who used to jump on the trains. No idea why. Thanks for doing this one, it was new to me. And keep playing that guitar.
Oh nice! I love that music throws us down memory lane. Also - that sounds like a wonderful time - traveling down in Paris... haven't been there myself yet. And yes I will keep playing!
@@ronireacts_to_all Aye, it's a great place to be. And as surprisingly romantic as the hype suggests, despite my inbuilt cynicism trying to dismiss it . Up there with Venice, I'd say.
@ianrosie4431 Gosh... one day I'll check off my lists traveling. 😁
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Not a style I'd say I'd normally have though to listen to but I really like it. I'd definitely listen to more, There's something seems familiar with the style....I'm inclined to say a hint of Simon & Garfunkel but not really. Not sure I can put my finger on it. Unless it's just more of an Irish sound that makes it seem familiar.
Nice pick Roni.
PS: Finished binge watching all your skits on your other channel...oldest to newest. Nice work. Hope you enjoyed making them. As I'd watch, I'd all of the sudden notice myself smiling while watching. Seems like a good way to add to your portfolio/resume.
PSS: I think Chloe could use an intervention in a future episode. Seems to be hit'n the sauce a bit much. You could spin it as having her end up converting all the interventionists into drinkers.
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Yes!!! Someone else mentioned Simone and Garfunkel! You're not alone on this. I can see it. I'm not fully familiar with their stuff, but I have listened to the when I was younger (thanks to my parents mainly).
And thank you so much for binging!!! OMG! That's a lot to go through!
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Oh yes and Chloe is definitely going to have to call it quits with the sauce. 🤣
I had an episode in mind for that but... it'll have to wait. I'm on a bit of a break from making these skits.. I still have one more I'm editing, but than taking a breather.
Thanks again for being such a supportive human. Really appreciate you. 🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️💜🩷
@@ronireacts_to_all I can appreciate the amount of work that goes into it. Take whatever break you want. They're only worth doing if YOU are having fun or serve a purpose for you. The sheer volume of content you put out, the majority on your own for the duration you did….you're a F'n machine!
Mad respect for you work ethic. If or when you start up again, happy to enjoy and support.
If only my CPAP machine sounded so nice. - where can I attach a keyboard to it?
LOL! But you won't be able to sleep with that! 😂🎶🎸
@@ronireacts_to_all No more sleep - more Ren!
@@TrianglesAndCircles 😂😂😝😝
Traced the location!
It's The Church of Saint Bartholomew in Brighton (unsurprisingly)
Nice!!! Are you a detective by any chance??? 😂🤘🙏🎶🎸✨️
Love, love, love this beautiful folk song. A farewell to Mother Earth. I hope my descendants get to dance on other planets but not being from billionaire’s, I doubt it.
Thanks ❤
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Please react to The Big Push in Precious
YES! It's on my list! (Sorry, I have a REALLY long list of requests so it might take a while but I'll try to get to EVEEYTHING!)