Thank you for saying EXACTLY what I was thinking Lol! I love it 🙌 ❤ I’ve been binging ALL their videos but I love them (you? Or? whoever is reading ^whats correct I guess) 😆 most TOGETHER! Music truly is a universal language that can unite ALL in one way or another!! 🌎🥰 👏
@@CharlieCalottaReacts I have seen your reactions to them as well but this is soo different to them 2 or 4 and I picked up on soo much more listening to this, this and Murderer (Live Acoustic Video)
I guess this was the back story. Came home in Brighton. Had an idea. Chose a spot. Called up his old buddies. This gives the jamming its unadulterated beautiful spontaniety.
As far as I know, this song went from concept to completed project over the course of 10 days during the winter holidays last year. There is a newly released Behind The Scenes video really showing Ren's thought processes.
Thanks for a great reaction 👍❤ The video was shot in the Bar Valentino in Brighton. I can't imagine Ren ever making a video in a green room. It's another great video filmed by Samuel Perry-Falvey. The background singers are Sylvia Mwenze and Scarlett Fae. Scarlett has some own songs on her channel as well. The bass player is his friend Kai Lacey (who played Kujo in the Beat Down video). Furthermore you can find some BTS videos on his RenMakesStuff channel. Two recommendations: 'English Man In New York' and 'Swan song' by Ren's former band The Big Push.
His shared smile with the backup singers at 10:43 is everything. A musician appreciating the making of music, and fellow musicians who Get It. Often brings tears to my eyes. We cry so much over the dark and tragic themes in Ren's music (and I'm a glutton for dark & heavy music) - it feels like it's pretty important to revel in the joy, too. It's the joy of it all that propels him, afterall. (I also love the long look he gives to Sam PF/the crew doing the filming; would love to know what he was communicating to them/looking for from them)
He writes produces and directs.. or covers remixes and mashes up... his acoustic versions of his official releases are more than worthy of a listen.. his arrangements are extraordinary. 🎉
I'd be willing to bet that Ren has listened to that Sting album because he's a massive Sting fan and has covered several Sting tracks with the Big Push.
@CharlieCalottaReacts another thing to consider is that Ren spent a huge part of his life in bed and unable to go out, so he immersed himself in music and movies and books. So as you progress in your journey with his music you will find so many different influences clearly present.
@@geofthompson3844 This! Everyone's always like "how can he know all this music, how can he play instruments so well" etc... even in the months/years he wasn't nearly bedbound, he was increasingly *housebound.* Listening to music/watching movies, practicing playing, writing music... were some of the things he had immediately at hand at all times, so long as his health didn't have him in extreme pain/nausea/whatever.
@rebeccaburnell9319 yeah, his years of suffering were horrible but I think it's fair to say that without those years he wouldn't be the artist we all love. He honed his craft and grew as a human from those dark years.
Again I love Nicole being there representing all of us 😂 And Charlie, your reaction when Ren first started singing was perfect! That initial surprise turning into a huge smile 😊 Also made me very hyped for your reaction when reaching the last part 😂 This was another brilliant ReNtake. Just Ren doing Ren things. Crazy runs and harmonies, filthy bars to remind us that he is also still a cheeky boi, and that voice that’s perfect for Sting/The Police songs. And yes, despite all that talent he is so humble. What matters to him is the music, not ego. Ren has music in his soul and pours so much soul into everything he does. We’re just lucky to witness it. And you’re still at the top of the rabbit hole so most of this wonderful journey is ahead of you 🐰🕳️
Please do The Big Push - I shot the Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop next. You will obv. hear much more of the reggae influence, but what intrigues me is his ability to mimic these artists. It makes sense since he also does other characters in his songs and can seamlessly go between them. He has a gift for mimicry, or worked hard at it, or both. The TOTAL artistic mastery is unmatched.
I think you nailed it, talking about Ren’s humility and commitment to the piece. I think it’s what makes his collabs and work with his band, The Big Push, so successful. He’s done a lot of busking with friends and his band where they improvised. To do that well, you have to listen to others, respect their artistry, know when to take a step back, etc. He’s so darn talented and charismatic that he often draws attention, but he has no issue what so ever making space for others to shine. He WANTS other to people around him to be successful. He WANTS them to be the best version of themselves. He said it often enough, a rising tide lifts all ships ❤
There's a behind the scenes video on Ren's second channel, RenMakesStuff. The female singers are Sylvia Mwenze and Scarlett Fae. Their channels are linked in the description. Kai Lacey played bass. The 'retake' part refers to a cover of a song but often with lyrics changed or added or various songs mashed up together. There are several retakes available on TH-cam because of the cover license but not on other platforms. Ren has said that Sting's songs are quite a natural fit for his voice range. Apparently Ren lost his voice for a while in 2020 and took some voice lessons to learn how to use his voice and not abuse it. He also said that he learned a lot from Chris Liepe, a voice teacher on TH-cam, who talks a lot about how to express emotion through voice, over technically perfect but emotionless singing.
You guys would absolutely love watching the BTS for this video from his renmakesstuff channel. Throwing my vote in with those who suggested it below. It's a bit long, but we're all here for it.
You absolutely must watch Ren’s behind the scenes for this video. It’s fascinating, goes from conception to filming in 10 days, and you’ll see exactly how he works, his process.
I am waiting for the movie starring Ren with Cillian Murphy….cant you imagine it with them playing the same character over time (like Ren as young Oppenheimer and. Cillian as the mature version)….maybe if I keep putting it out into the universe it will manifest. We have seen Ren has the acting chops 🎉
Not only a pause when he says awkward pause, he tilts his head a little and gets a confused look on his face for a brief moment. Ren accidentally acts.
@@thelittleun1 Yep.......the artist in question has a YT Channel 'RikaShae' (a huge Ren fan) and he was the one who has a VIP Patreon? conection with Harry Mack and arranged the freestyle response to Ren and the artwork, it warms my heart to see Ren happy........for more info go to his channel.
Yes, Bar Valentino. It is a cocktail bar and it is really worth a visit if you are in Brighton. I was there this summer and just had to go there because of this video, and I really enjoyed the atmosphere (and the cocktails). As you said they only had a few hours before the bar had to be prepared for opening, but they really nailed it. There is a BTS about the making of this song. I saw it on his Patreon a while back but I think it has been released on his RenMakesStuff channel recently.
35 minutes in, loving the reaction but every time you're just about to get to the Message in a Bottle section which I can't wait to see your reaction to but then you find something else to go back to first... I feel like you're trolling me now!
Funnily my wife and I had this conversation recently, I am a 50 something straight guy, but I have no problem admitting Ren is one hot guy, and in this video his look is smoking.
Scarlett Fae is one of the singers. She's a powerhouse and has her own sultry and powerful presence. Check out her release earlier this year, til the wheels, seven eleven, figuring it out
What a great breakdown from a different perspective. Thanks Charlie. You two make a great team and seem to bounce naturally off each other's energy. Really enjoyed, and subbed to both your channels.
I happen to own that Sting album😅 But I've been a fan since the eighties. Ren has commented that his vocal register is so similar to Sting's that he loves covering his music. Two suggestions for you: Ren's Fred Again mashup, in which he does a million different things with his voice, and The Big Push (a band Ren was in) covering Englishman In New York.
15:29 Ren writes and composes everything himself. Unless he features someone, he gives them freedom, but on his songs, every element is his own little brain child he nurtures. Ren learned every instrument by ear, learned to sing out of necessity, he had no one to sing for him, so he started singing and worked hard at it. What's really funny is just a few years ago he would listen to Chris Leipe (spelling?) and his singing strategies to practice (Chris didn't know at the time), and now Chris does reactions and reacts to Ren. But he has no formal training.
You mentioned the behind the scenes vibe of the set. Ren released a behind the scenes making of this video. It's really cool and it shows how driven Ren is. Give it a watch.
I WANT THAT REN REGISTRATION VOICE BREAKDOWN FROM YOU! Please. Thank you. You have no idea how you (Charlie (and Nicole Maria) have enriched my life. I have been 99% bedbound since my early 40s from a degenerative disease, can’t even go out in a wheelchair, I need to be horizontal. For an hour I haven’t been conscious of the continual pain I’m in, how it peaks and ebbs and twists viciously in various areas of my body. For an hour I’ve enjoyed life like I did when I could swim and bob and body surf in a surf beach. Like I did in the freshest air and clearest omnidirectional light on the top of a mountain skiing, like I did sweating and high on my own endorphins night club dancing. Like I did reading Coleridge and Dostoyevsky and Casey McQuiston’s Red, White & Royal Blue. Like I did making love and riding my bicycle and knitting diaphanous patterns in gradually ombré hues of prismatic colour. Like hiking Lake Mountain, the Bogongs, The Erinundra plateau that is the most beautiful smelling place on Earth. Like being guided down Limestone caverns where the backlit translucent flowstones glow like coral reefs made of calcium carbonate fairy citadels. For an hour I have been happy beyond the ability to feel pain, because you both gave me a feast of intellectual analysis and life philosophy mixed with pure emotional joy and creative exhilaration. Thank you.
I mean this is something I could actually do if people are really interested. Would be a fun project! We'll talk about the passaggios and different types of registration and where the breaks are.
Thanks for sharing your story, I'm so glad you found us here. We're going to keep making content like this because it does matter, a deeper conversation that opens the mind (for us and anyone who cares to listen). I'm very grateful you're here
Hi fellow TH-camr... So sorry to hear about your struggles. I guess, I shouldn't complain about my own struggles... It sucks getting OLD! One thing I do, when I'm in too much pain and have to lay flat...; is listening to Audio books and "Acting Books" . They really makes me transfered to another world. ❤
I think he's looking up to go with the lyrics. He can play the piano too. Check out For McKay. Read about his story too. You can hear his story in the keys. Fred Again mash up really showd his vocals too. Don't miss younger Ren and Sam Tompkins on Blind Eyed MC Sessions!! He's one in a century!
Another great reaction Charlie, love these collabs with Nicole. The smile on your face when the guitar changed to message in a bottle was golden. Big Love
The BTS of this is worth checking out! The location is a really small speakeasy style lounge in Brighton. They only had access to the space for a few hours. Samuel Perry Falvey did a fantastic job filming it!! And you can tell how much joy Ren has performing and collaborating with others. He did a great job on the post production mixing to make sure that Scarlett and Sylvia really shined! ✨ Their blend was incredible. I’m glad you took a Ren detour. He has a lot of songs - solo, collaborations, and with his busking band the Big Push - that are a great palette cleanser and boost after you go through his deeper content.
Omg i love ❤️ you guys so much. I follow you both individually, but your collabs are the bomb! I'm a singer, having done over 40 musicals and sung in national and professional choirs and i LOVE your take on all you guys do. I love how open minded you are. Much love. Keep up the amazing work.
I love that he doesn't confine himself to a single genre or style. So many contemporary singers think their audience will only consume music that fits one narrow category, but the Renegades love the rollercoaster and never knowing what we're going to get.
Yes, Ren loves to collaborate with other artists, and he always lets them shine. He seems to take a lot of joy in it! I hope you'll continue with your Ren exploration - there's sooooo much to be experienced!
I absolutely love the reacts that you do together. You both 100% see Ren for who he is, and you both don't hold back on your emotions. It's fantastic. Thank you so much
Great as always, I loved your reaction. You to are so good together. And since you mentioned Sting, I think that you should go one step beyond, and make a reaction video of Big Push live sofa performance of "Englishman in New York" together. Nicole didn't hear it yet, so it'll be the first time for both of you. And I promise you that you'll LOVE it
I really enjoyed the commentary guys. I’ve been a professional musician my entire life and so agreed with him on that organic and badass nature that nobody gets about opera.
Loved this reaction, you guys REALLY need to check out The Big Push - Swan Song, written by Ren's band mate Gorran if you want more "Medieval" vibes. You'll love it.
Absolutely, it's a little different from both Ren's and The Big Push''s other fare but shows off Gorran's folky style. His channel is definitely worth a look.
I bet Ren has heard the Sting album, also Ren's father is musically inclined as well and I think I read somewhere he plays medieval instruments. And, another great and informative reaction, Thanks.
I really don't have the time in my life to listen to such long reactions.... but I 1000% find it for you guys... love it. Do MORE much more.... pretty please
You guys are such a dynamic duo and super fun to watch. Charlie my man, couldn't take my eyes off you, I can see how fully present and engaged you are with listening and hear the excitement in your voice. I could live off watching the child-like wonder and joy on your face, it's contagious. Thanks fam, keep em' coming
Love your breakdowns, not being musical myself it helps me to put the picture together from the undercoat so to speak and appreciate the big picture a little better. Here the bigger picture is Ren giving a little love to artists and songs and singers he admires, giving a little back, as he has a want to do.
I absolutely LOVE this song, it is so classy and smooth, like sonic velvet for the ears. The arrangement and backing vocals are off the charts, I've never heard three voices meld together so perfectly and completely. Ren never misses, so varied and ingenious.
I just subbed for this ride. So excited! Love you both ❤ Check out the Behind the Scenes of this song. It’s on his second channel RenMakesStuff. It’s incredible to watch how this whole song and video came together. Genius!
@@CharlieCalottaReactsMoney Game series could be a 8hr reaction for you two…and I’m here for it! His latest song Money Ties that dropped this last week could pass for Money Game 4…it’s absolute 🔥, thought-provoking and such a heartwarming testament of love for his little sister.
Let’s go! I am so pumped! There has been so many newer Ren songs being reacted to, overwhelming the Reaction community, and the RENegades. Just so much! And we coukd t be happier, BUT MY FAVORITE REN SONG REACTED TO IS UNDOUBTEDLY “Back on 74,” when done by beautiful, , borderline MASTERS or voice skills! Nithing better! Congratulations! We love both of you and I am so grateful!
Retake indicates a restyle rather than a cover. Two that pop to mind is Losin' It - Fisher Rap Retake and Bittersweet Symphony Retake. Both are raps created for a previous instrumental/vocal track.
Ren is very good at putting names of contributors in the description of his videos! Often times he has some context about the song and/or recording in the description or a pinned comment too! ^^
What I love about the lyrics is that spot when he does the slight pause and sings 'that's a NAS shout out with an awkward pause'. Sone after he released his 'Halftime NAS Retake'. You state 'there is beauty in imperfection'. Ren is the epitome of that. He is not perfect and as such we love his music because his talent shows through in a thousand ways.
Hi guys, just wanted to show my appreciation, this reaction is my absolute favourite of all the 1000's I've watched, entertaining and educational on so many levels. Thank you
Rens biggest inspiration is sting he owns everything sting has ever done on vinyl, the albums sting didn't release on vinyl Ren had them put on vinyl for his collection
You should watch the behind the scenes video Ren put up recently on this. Gives you a great insight into the production and level of intricacy Ren puts into his work
Ren has a great team. Be it one person or several, whomever finds/scouts the places to be a backdrop for his videos have a fantastic eye for color, texture, and ambiance.
I'm glad I hung around. That Songs from the Labyrinth connection blew my mind !! For the record, I've heard that album probably too many times. I had a friend who was obsessed with it
This is a club in Brighton. They recorded this over the Christmas period, with collegues from Brighton, while Ren was back in the UK for a short break from treatment.
Q: What genre do you listen to?
A: Ren
Truth 💜
Yeah, that sums it up, doesn't it?
Yes...💯
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A few days ago Ren released a BTS of the jamming, the brainstorming, the creation, the rehearsals and the actual filming. A def must watch!!!!!
I never thought i would ever sit and listen to a pair of opera singers Geek out about Ren for an hour😆 but i just have and enjoyed all👍
Yo there's a lot more where that came from ha:
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Thank you for saying EXACTLY what I was thinking Lol! I love it 🙌 ❤ I’ve been binging ALL their videos but I love them (you? Or? whoever is reading ^whats correct I guess) 😆 most TOGETHER! Music truly is a universal language that can unite ALL in one way or another!! 🌎🥰 👏
@@CharlieCalottaReacts I have seen your reactions to them as well but this is soo different to them 2 or 4 and I picked up on soo much more listening to this, this and Murderer (Live Acoustic Video)
The BTS of Back on 74 shows that he not only creates these mashups, he often does it with an IV in his arm.
Was about to say the same thing😂😂😂❤❤❤
The BTS are always surprising...but not😂
I guess this was the back story. Came home in Brighton. Had an idea. Chose a spot. Called up his old buddies. This gives the jamming its unadulterated beautiful spontaniety.
@@juliannemil6158so true, despite his tumultuous and ongoing health issues REN is a force and he adds so much value to this world
Agreed with all above, its on his other channel, "RenMakesStuff" btw
Speaking of Sting and Ren, Ren and the Big Push do an incredible cover of Sting's "Englishman in New York"
Him and Sam Tompkins covered 'Walking on the Moon' whilst busking too. Great version.
Yes they did an amazing cover of "Englishman In New York "
As far as I know, this song went from concept to completed project over the course of 10 days during the winter holidays last year. There is a newly released Behind The Scenes video really showing Ren's thought processes.
@@pmbbmp No need to be so bitter. It's a bad look for an adult.
Thanks for a great reaction 👍❤
The video was shot in the Bar Valentino in Brighton. I can't imagine Ren ever making a video in a green room. It's another great video filmed by Samuel Perry-Falvey.
The background singers are Sylvia Mwenze and Scarlett Fae. Scarlett has some own songs on her channel as well. The bass player is his friend Kai Lacey (who played Kujo in the Beat Down video). Furthermore you can find some BTS videos on his RenMakesStuff channel.
Two recommendations: 'English Man In New York' and 'Swan song' by Ren's former band The Big Push.
Scarlett Fae has next big thing in British R&B vibes.
His shared smile with the backup singers at 10:43 is everything. A musician appreciating the making of music, and fellow musicians who Get It. Often brings tears to my eyes.
We cry so much over the dark and tragic themes in Ren's music (and I'm a glutton for dark & heavy music) - it feels like it's pretty important to revel in the joy, too. It's the joy of it all that propels him, afterall.
(I also love the long look he gives to Sam PF/the crew doing the filming; would love to know what he was communicating to them/looking for from them)
there is a BTS from this Gig. Watch it, its rly funny and heartwarming :)
@@Tearnofear oh totally, the renmakesmusic channel is full ô such amazing stuff!
Further up the chill side is Ren and his band The Big Push doing Bongo Bong on a roof top. Just pure chill.
Some of these vibes to break up the heart breaking stuff is super appreciated. Thank you!
@@CharlieCalottaReactslove bongo bong such a vibe
Bongo Bong is one of my favorites!!! Definitely worth a reaction
I second this! Bingo bong is one of my favorites of The Big Push.
Yeah, another vote for Bongo Bong, the harmonies are insane.
I love how a 5 minute music video turned into an hour long breakdown video, so cool. Thanks for sharing!
Charlie & Nicole are fire together
Really like these two together:)
i change my mind you guys should do Fred Again by Ren mashup so good
It’s difficult isn’t it…also the acoustics of Murderer and Genesis 😊
I would definitely second the fred again mash up... shows yet another side.
He writes produces and directs.. or covers remixes and mashes up... his acoustic versions of his official releases are more than worthy of a listen.. his arrangements are extraordinary. 🎉
I need more of your Ren reactions ASAP. The two of you do such an amazing job breaking down the music together ❤❤❤
More to come :)
@@CharlieCalottaReacts 🙂🙂🙂❤❤❤
I'd be willing to bet that Ren has listened to that Sting album because he's a massive Sting fan and has covered several Sting tracks with the Big Push.
Yeah fair, based on what people were saying in live chat it’s probably a lot more likely than I thought
@CharlieCalottaReacts another thing to consider is that Ren spent a huge part of his life in bed and unable to go out, so he immersed himself in music and movies and books. So as you progress in your journey with his music you will find so many different influences clearly present.
@@geofthompson3844 This! Everyone's always like "how can he know all this music, how can he play instruments so well" etc... even in the months/years he wasn't nearly bedbound, he was increasingly *housebound.* Listening to music/watching movies, practicing playing, writing music... were some of the things he had immediately at hand at all times, so long as his health didn't have him in extreme pain/nausea/whatever.
@rebeccaburnell9319 yeah, his years of suffering were horrible but I think it's fair to say that without those years he wouldn't be the artist we all love. He honed his craft and grew as a human from those dark years.
Yes, Sting is his favorite singer & he's definitely inspired by him in many ways.
Again I love Nicole being there representing all of us 😂 And Charlie, your reaction when Ren first started singing was perfect! That initial surprise turning into a huge smile 😊 Also made me very hyped for your reaction when reaching the last part 😂
This was another brilliant ReNtake. Just Ren doing Ren things. Crazy runs and harmonies, filthy bars to remind us that he is also still a cheeky boi, and that voice that’s perfect for Sting/The Police songs. And yes, despite all that talent he is so humble. What matters to him is the music, not ego. Ren has music in his soul and pours so much soul into everything he does. We’re just lucky to witness it. And you’re still at the top of the rabbit hole so most of this wonderful journey is ahead of you 🐰🕳️
Glad to have you here to jump down the rabbit hole with us!
Please do The Big Push - I shot the Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop next. You will obv. hear much more of the reggae influence, but what intrigues me is his ability to mimic these artists. It makes sense since he also does other characters in his songs and can seamlessly go between them. He has a gift for mimicry, or worked hard at it, or both. The TOTAL artistic mastery is unmatched.
Been recommended a lot. This one's high on the list. Thank you!
You guys rock! 🤘🏻
I am so excited to see you guys peal back the many, many more layers of Ren. It's never-ending!
I think you nailed it, talking about Ren’s humility and commitment to the piece. I think it’s what makes his collabs and work with his band, The Big Push, so successful. He’s done a lot of busking with friends and his band where they improvised. To do that well, you have to listen to others, respect their artistry, know when to take a step back, etc.
He’s so darn talented and charismatic that he often draws attention, but he has no issue what so ever making space for others to shine. He WANTS other to people around him to be successful. He WANTS them to be the best version of themselves. He said it often enough, a rising tide lifts all ships ❤
There's a behind the scenes video on Ren's second channel, RenMakesStuff. The female singers are Sylvia Mwenze and Scarlett Fae. Their channels are linked in the description. Kai Lacey played bass. The 'retake' part refers to a cover of a song but often with lyrics changed or added or various songs mashed up together. There are several retakes available on TH-cam because of the cover license but not on other platforms.
Ren has said that Sting's songs are quite a natural fit for his voice range. Apparently Ren lost his voice for a while in 2020 and took some voice lessons to learn how to use his voice and not abuse it. He also said that he learned a lot from Chris Liepe, a voice teacher on TH-cam, who talks a lot about how to express emotion through voice, over technically perfect but emotionless singing.
Rens voice here is like melted honey mixed with smoky whiskey. Its just so damn good 🥹💜
Dang this is SO well put
@@CharlieCalottaReacts 😁💜
You guys would absolutely love watching the BTS for this video from his renmakesstuff channel. Throwing my vote in with those who suggested it below. It's a bit long, but we're all here for it.
I love this dynamic SO much!! Nicole has discovered the joy of the Ren reaction rabbit hole.
The bassist here played Kujo in Kujo Breakdown
A touch of the original Dexies Midnight runners.. style...
The behind the scenes video gives great insight into his process. "Who's the lead singer of the Police?" hurt my old soul. 😋
Sorry, it’s not an age thing just a sheltered classical music kid thing haha
I was shouting it, don’t know how they didn’t hear me 😅
LOOOL... ME TOO !!!!
I was yelling... - STING!!!; Don't you know Sting!!??
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I literally thought it was a joke. I was like that’s a joke, right? Right?!!? 😢😢😢😮
Reneverse is such a blackhole that it pulls other heavenly bodies worth their palette into its core. Love tracking up you guys along the ride.
Yo thank you!
Glad to have you along for the ride
You absolutely must watch Ren’s behind the scenes for this video. It’s fascinating, goes from conception to filming in 10 days, and you’ll see exactly how he works, his process.
I too, love you guys geeking out about this stuff!
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Renegades have been known to tag Cillian Murphy and tell him he looks like Ren. Bwahaha
Ren did a post wishing for the day when Cillian Murphy is told he looks like that Ren guy😂
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I am waiting for the movie starring Ren with Cillian Murphy….cant you imagine it with them playing the same character over time (like Ren as young Oppenheimer and. Cillian as the mature version)….maybe if I keep putting it out into the universe it will manifest. We have seen Ren has the acting chops 🎉
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Not only a pause when he says awkward pause, he tilts his head a little and gets a confused look on his face for a brief moment. Ren accidentally acts.
Nicole.....Did you know that Harry Mack was given a brief summary on who Ren is and then performed a free style focusing on Ren ..... Ren was thrilled
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And there is a clip of Ren reacting to Harry mack singing while someone draws a Ren Tribute picture.
@@thelittleun1 Yep.......the artist in question has a YT Channel 'RikaShae' (a huge Ren fan) and he was the one who has a VIP Patreon? conection with Harry Mack and arranged the freestyle response to Ren and the artwork, it warms my heart to see Ren happy........for more info go to his channel.
No!!! Can’t wait to see that!
He has an idea…he loves a piece of music, 2 weeks later…it happens 😊 Legend
It’s really truly inspiring
Filmed in 2 hours in a closed pub in the UK
Bar Valentino I think?
Yes, Bar Valentino. It is a cocktail bar and it is really worth a visit if you are in Brighton. I was there this summer and just had to go there because of this video, and I really enjoyed the atmosphere (and the cocktails).
As you said they only had a few hours before the bar had to be prepared for opening, but they really nailed it.
There is a BTS about the making of this song. I saw it on his Patreon a while back but I think it has been released on his RenMakesStuff channel recently.
35 minutes in, loving the reaction but every time you're just about to get to the Message in a Bottle section which I can't wait to see your reaction to but then you find something else to go back to first... I feel like you're trolling me now!
lmao, I had no clue. sorry for the accidental troll
@@CharlieCalottaReacts 41 minutes and it was worth the wait 😆
I’m a straight man and even I have a crush on Ren in this one 😅
I fully support this😂
I'm actually old enough to be his mom and watched this and went "oh shit!" This was the first one where I watched him and said "god is ren hot?" 😂
Funnily my wife and I had this conversation recently, I am a 50 something straight guy, but I have no problem admitting Ren is one hot guy, and in this video his look is smoking.
@@simoncooper6939 right!! Ha ha agreed
Ren released a making of video for this song... it is an excellent watch.
Please link
@@menolikey_ @RenMakesStuff ...BTS back on 74
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Scarlett Fae is one of the singers. She's a powerhouse and has her own sultry and powerful presence. Check out her release earlier this year, til the wheels, seven eleven, figuring it out
What a great breakdown from a different perspective. Thanks Charlie. You two make a great team and seem to bounce naturally off each other's energy. Really enjoyed, and subbed to both your channels.
I heard Sting's "medieval" stuff when he first released them - (but I am in my 70s).
I happen to own that Sting album😅
But I've been a fan since the eighties.
Ren has commented that his vocal register is so similar to Sting's that he loves covering his music.
Two suggestions for you: Ren's Fred Again mashup, in which he does a million different things with his voice, and The Big Push (a band Ren was in) covering Englishman In New York.
15:29 Ren writes and composes everything himself. Unless he features someone, he gives them freedom, but on his songs, every element is his own little brain child he nurtures. Ren learned every instrument by ear, learned to sing out of necessity, he had no one to sing for him, so he started singing and worked hard at it. What's really funny is just a few years ago he would listen to Chris Leipe (spelling?) and his singing strategies to practice (Chris didn't know at the time), and now Chris does reactions and reacts to Ren. But he has no formal training.
You mentioned the behind the scenes vibe of the set. Ren released a behind the scenes making of this video. It's really cool and it shows how driven Ren is. Give it a watch.
So glad you're reacting to this! I'm here for it!!
Much love ❤️ Sue
totally love you and Nicole teaming up and geeking out. I think you might really appreciate The Big Push performance of Swan Song.
I WANT THAT REN REGISTRATION VOICE BREAKDOWN FROM YOU! Please. Thank you. You have no idea how you (Charlie (and Nicole Maria) have enriched my life. I have been 99% bedbound since my early 40s from a degenerative disease, can’t even go out in a wheelchair, I need to be horizontal. For an hour I haven’t been conscious of the continual pain I’m in, how it peaks and ebbs and twists viciously in various areas of my body. For an hour I’ve enjoyed life like I did when I could swim and bob and body surf in a surf beach. Like I did in the freshest air and clearest omnidirectional light on the top of a mountain skiing, like I did sweating and high on my own endorphins night club dancing. Like I did reading Coleridge and Dostoyevsky and Casey McQuiston’s Red, White & Royal Blue. Like I did making love and riding my bicycle and knitting diaphanous patterns in gradually ombré hues of prismatic colour. Like hiking Lake Mountain, the Bogongs, The Erinundra plateau that is the most beautiful smelling place on Earth. Like being guided down Limestone caverns where the backlit translucent flowstones glow like coral reefs made of calcium carbonate fairy citadels.
For an hour I have been happy beyond the ability to feel pain, because you both gave me a feast of intellectual analysis and life philosophy mixed with pure emotional joy and creative exhilaration. Thank you.
I mean this is something I could actually do if people are really interested. Would be a fun project! We'll talk about the passaggios and different types of registration and where the breaks are.
Thanks for sharing your story, I'm so glad you found us here. We're going to keep making content like this because it does matter, a deeper conversation that opens the mind (for us and anyone who cares to listen). I'm very grateful you're here
@@CharlieCalottaReacts please do , check out big push if you want to breakdown ren singing
Hi fellow TH-camr...
So sorry to hear about your struggles. I guess, I shouldn't complain about my own struggles... It sucks getting OLD!
One thing I do, when I'm in too much pain and have to lay flat...; is listening to Audio books and "Acting Books" .
They really makes me transfered to another world.
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Cant wait dor these guys to do more together. Fab reaction.
I think he's looking up to go with the lyrics.
He can play the piano too. Check out For McKay. Read about his story too. You can hear his story in the keys.
Fred Again mash up really showd his vocals too. Don't miss younger Ren and Sam Tompkins on Blind Eyed MC Sessions!! He's one in a century!
These collaborations are my absolute favorite things on the internet
Another great reaction Charlie, love these collabs with Nicole.
The smile on your face when the guitar changed to message in a bottle was golden.
Big Love
I'm loving you two reacting to Ren! I really would love to watch more videos like this!! Ren has more than a few more masterpieces you can check out!!
The BTS of this is worth checking out! The location is a really small speakeasy style lounge in Brighton. They only had access to the space for a few hours. Samuel Perry Falvey did a fantastic job filming it!! And you can tell how much joy Ren has performing and collaborating with others. He did a great job on the post production mixing to make sure that Scarlett and Sylvia really shined! ✨ Their blend was incredible.
I’m glad you took a Ren detour. He has a lot of songs - solo, collaborations, and with his busking band the Big Push - that are a great palette cleanser and boost after you go through his deeper content.
Omg i love ❤️ you guys so much. I follow you both individually, but your collabs are the bomb! I'm a singer, having done over 40 musicals and sung in national and professional choirs and i LOVE your take on all you guys do. I love how open minded you are. Much love. Keep up the amazing work.
Yo Greg that’s dope! Glad you’re here :) ever thought of making reaction videos yourself?
If you’re interested, we have a community teaching musicians how to start TH-cam in the best possible way:
skool.com/master-youtube
The JOY I feel is SO REFLECTED in your faces Charlie and Nicole!!! Love you duo reviews..... Thank you ! x
I love that he doesn't confine himself to a single genre or style. So many contemporary singers think their audience will only consume music that fits one narrow category, but the Renegades love the rollercoaster and never knowing what we're going to get.
I'm here for it!
Yes, Ren loves to collaborate with other artists, and he always lets them shine. He seems to take a lot of joy in it! I hope you'll continue with your Ren exploration - there's sooooo much to be experienced!
I absolutely love the reacts that you do together. You both 100% see Ren for who he is, and you both don't hold back on your emotions. It's fantastic. Thank you so much
Great as always, I loved your reaction. You to are so good together. And since you mentioned Sting, I think that you should go one step beyond, and make a reaction video of Big Push live sofa performance of "Englishman in New York" together. Nicole didn't hear it yet, so it'll be the first time for both of you. And I promise you that you'll LOVE it
Great suggestion! I'll see if Nicole wants to share one haha
I really enjoyed the commentary guys. I’ve been a professional musician my entire life and so agreed with him on that organic and badass nature that nobody gets about opera.
Thanks for the Labyrinth tip--lovely! You two are great!
Great reaction!! Keep up the collabs! You 2 are great together!
Loved this reaction, you guys REALLY need to check out The Big Push - Swan Song, written by Ren's band mate Gorran if you want more "Medieval" vibes. You'll love it.
I’d love to, this sounds awesome
Swan Song is truly under-rated…it is one of my favourites with the boys sounding like Angels and the Ren pulls out a melodica
Absolutely, it's a little different from both Ren's and The Big Push''s other fare but shows off Gorran's folky style. His channel is definitely worth a look.
For more Ren fun....Losing It, What You Want , Blind Eyed feat. The Angry Parking Attendent
I'm appreciating the unique insights you two are providing SOOOOOOOOO much!!!! Thank you for the extra deep dives. Glad I found you.
I bet Ren has heard the Sting album, also Ren's father is musically inclined as well and I think I read somewhere he plays medieval instruments. And, another great and informative reaction, Thanks.
I really don't have the time in my life to listen to such long reactions.... but I 1000% find it for you guys... love it. Do MORE much more.... pretty please
Ha, no pressure to do it all in one go! Thanks so much, will do!
I LOVE Songs From The Labyrinth! I was so happy to see you bring this up!
This was so good! Thank you for moving the premiere, was lots of fun - I need to re-watch now so I'm not distracted by the chat 😄❤
Glad I did too! I think that’ll be the new launch time for the collab ren vids
Great reaction, thank you both 🙏🦉❤️🐊👍
I am here for it lets go thru the Ren rabbit hole !
You guys are such a dynamic duo and super fun to watch. Charlie my man, couldn't take my eyes off you, I can see how fully present and engaged you are with listening and hear the excitement in your voice. I could live off watching the child-like wonder and joy on your face, it's contagious. Thanks fam, keep em' coming
Thanks so much!
I absolutely love watching you to experience Ren! You guys have so much fun and your energy is infectious! Can’t wait for the next one! ❤
Love your breakdowns, not being musical myself it helps me to put the picture together from the undercoat so to speak and appreciate the big picture a little better. Here the bigger picture is Ren giving a little love to artists and songs and singers he admires, giving a little back, as he has a want to do.
Performed in "Bar Valentino" a Speakeasy styled Cocktail Bar in Brighton (The City he now calls home)
Guys, loved your geeking session, such a cool reaction! ❤❤
This was great, I love that I can still find new info/connections even after so many watches. Thanks for bringing your knowledge to the song.
Of course! Glad you made it here :)
Those back up lines weren't added post. If you watch the BTS video, almost at the end, about 19:45 you see them sing those lines. 😊
Exactly🎉🎉🎉🎉
I absolutely LOVE this song, it is so classy and smooth, like sonic velvet for the ears. The arrangement and backing vocals are off the charts, I've never heard three voices meld together so perfectly and completely. Ren never misses, so varied and ingenious.
I just subbed for this ride. So excited! Love you both ❤
Check out the Behind the Scenes of this song. It’s on his second channel RenMakesStuff. It’s incredible to watch how this whole song and video came together. Genius!
I love the BTS stuff. Money game 1,2,3 is up next for us together I think though
@@CharlieCalottaReacts Yippeee!! Can’t wait.
@@CharlieCalottaReactsMoney Game series could be a 8hr reaction for you two…and I’m here for it! His latest song Money Ties that dropped this last week could pass for Money Game 4…it’s absolute 🔥, thought-provoking and such a heartwarming testament of love for his little sister.
Guys, this was one of the best reactions. Passionate, 100% educational (thank you) very entertaining/engaging.
Thank you Charlie
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Let’s go! I am so pumped!
There has been so many newer Ren songs being reacted to, overwhelming the Reaction community, and the RENegades. Just so much! And we coukd t be happier, BUT
MY FAVORITE REN SONG REACTED TO IS UNDOUBTEDLY “Back on 74,” when done by beautiful, , borderline MASTERS or voice skills!
Nithing better!
Congratulations!
We love both of you and I am so grateful!
I just realized that I get over an hour of your “in awe” and “musically educated “ reaction that the world NEEDS
THANK YOU AGAIN!!!!
OmfreakingGoodness…your facial expressions are epic and show the love and respect that the entire world is learning to appreciate!
Retake indicates a restyle rather than a cover. Two that pop to mind is Losin' It - Fisher Rap Retake and Bittersweet Symphony Retake. Both are raps created for a previous instrumental/vocal track.
Ren is very good at putting names of contributors in the description of his videos! Often times he has some context about the song and/or recording in the description or a pinned comment too! ^^
What I love about the lyrics is that spot when he does the slight pause and sings 'that's a NAS shout out with an awkward pause'. Sone after he released his 'Halftime NAS Retake'. You state 'there is beauty in imperfection'. Ren is the epitome of that. He is not perfect and as such we love his music because his talent shows through in a thousand ways.
Ren loves sting it's one of his, idols❤
It’s starting to make TOTAL sense now
@@CharlieCalottaReacts he did Englishman In new York with his band The Big Push... Check that one out.. 🤗
Hi guys, just wanted to show my appreciation, this reaction is my absolute favourite of all the 1000's I've watched, entertaining and educational on so many levels. Thank you
Rens biggest inspiration is sting he owns everything sting has ever done on vinyl, the albums sting didn't release on vinyl Ren had them put on vinyl for his collection
Really enjoyed getting to hang out with you guys and this is possibly my favorite song…..
You should watch the behind the scenes video Ren put up recently on this. Gives you a great insight into the production and level of intricacy Ren puts into his work
Ren has a great team. Be it one person or several, whomever finds/scouts the places to be a backdrop for his videos have a fantastic eye for color, texture, and ambiance.
More Ren please! I love these reactions 🙌🏼🙌🏼
Really enjoyed this you guys!
You and Nicole Maria vibe so well together! Hope you keep these up 👍👍
Great job guys. I always think no way I'm watching an hour reaction, but then I always do because you make it fun and interesting.
The busker videos are not only training but awesome-ness.
Please do Fred Again Mashup for his beautiful singing. Enjoying your Ren reactions 😅
Check out Ren's "Chalk Outlines". Showcases his voice.
so amazing reaction!!!!!!!
I'm glad I hung around. That Songs from the Labyrinth connection blew my mind !! For the record, I've heard that album probably too many times. I had a friend who was obsessed with it
Enjoyed both of your insights...thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it!
This is a club in Brighton. They recorded this over the Christmas period, with collegues from Brighton, while Ren was back in the UK for a short break from treatment.