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Great reaction for this❤ their have better song together “Ren x chinchilla - How to be me” hitting notes dynamically together with much running emotions + highly recommended knowing that it’s on live preformance❤
Great reaction for this❤ their have better song together “Ren x chinchilla - How to be me” hitting notes dynamically together with much running emotions + highly recommended knowing that it’s on live preformance❤
Do not sleep on Ren and sam (this is a mans world) medley. Youre in for a treat. As well as ren and Sam's original song blind eyed. Both the MC live edition as well as the live edition with the green wall in the background
I Shot the Sherriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop is a live busking track where Ren sings alone and plays more guitar. If you get any copyright claims, challenge it and it will be cleared, Ren loves the extra promotion of reactors and believes we should all be helping each other, lifting all boats.
They do another duet called How To Be Me and IMO, it is probably the best duet I've ever heard. Really interesting arrangement and cadence choices. I definitely agree about duets being somewhat cringy if not done well, but they harmonize so well together. The other song conveys even more emotion -really heavy subject about suicide and the loss of Ren's close friend. More than singing, I think the aim of their collabs are to drive home intense performances and can be appreciated on that level, despite the feelings about duets.
Ren regards Chinchilla as his musical sister. Her collaborations' with him are far more than just her great voice, she pushes his own singing and performance.
Would love to see a reaction of Chinchilla's "Fingers (LIVE) for Hunger TV where she's doing her own thing rather than a supporting role for Ren. Their other Duet How To Be Me (LIVE) is also great.
I think them doing a counter-harmony really worked for the song and really added to the subject matter, like they brought their own personal experiences which added to that counter harmony. Great breakdown and reaction.
His mother was a vocal coach. Nice reaction. Completely think Chinchilla is key to this. Those harmonies are amazing as many other vocal coaches have pointed out. 😊
So happy to see you doing this track which has become one of my all time favourites duets. Ren is just totally outstanding but we have come to accept his brilliance, but Chinchilla is also a true force and her Fingers LIVE is simply stunning. How to be Me by them both is also so very touching and beaitiful.
Ren and Eden Nash collaborations are money too. Driving to the beach kinda vibe. But for you, I would check out “Blind Eyed” by him and his bud Sam Tompkins. I prefer the Music crowns session by the way. Best sound quality although there’s a charm to the busking versions too.
I kinda found this reaction difficult to watch like someone who doesn't know the difference between echo and reverb trying to explain it or the difference between shouting and singing or even how a harmony works this song is great and its because its a duet and its chinchillas vocal lift at the end that has everyone close to tears. And as for a voice I've played and listened to music for more years than i care to say and chinchillas voice is the only one i can think of that gives me chills when listening to her. 😊
@jim jones I'm no musician and nor do I care to pretend that I am but the focus was all on Ren and no focus on how amazing chinchilla sounds amd the blend of their voices together. If she is doubting her singing ability, range, breath control or anything then she needs to watch fingers live to change her mind
Ren spends alot of time choosing spaces, to amplify, or give natural reverb, or whatever... he's Very Good at the WHOLE picture design! Like in the Jenny and Screech trilogy (Full version!) ... all one shot, recorded live!
Check out Chinchilla 'Fingers' (live) She's an amazing performer and vocalist. You might also want to check out Ren ft Chinchilla 'How to be Me'. Chinchilla recently dropped a new song called 'Little Girl Gone' and it's lit!
Ren always goes for single takes on his videos, he also goes for the most impactful environments that gives the best accoustics. Whoever chooses these environments is brilliant.
I've watched several times of this video. When reactors mention the room reverb, I would put on my earphones and still don't hear it. OMG, I can actually hear the reverb in your video! It definitely makes a difference.
just like it was hard for you to describe your first ren. It is hard to describe how good you are in this reaction. Thank you. And yes I did stay to the end. I like that audio gear for the mic. I will be getting one for sure. Best of times to you and those you love. PS I am sure you will enjoy Japan
Loved the reaction! I think one from Ren that might fit your style is Blind Eyed (Live) with Sam Tompkins. A terrific song, and you’ll also find a terrific vocalist in Sam as well
Ren does remarkable duets with amazing partners. I love his work with Chinchilla - and I love her independent work, too. In this one, she's supporting him and that's the way she uses her voice. In her cover of Marvin Gaye's Sexual Healing the dynamics are reversed - he supports her. Watch for his duets with Sam, too.
Enjoyed your analysis and reaction. As you react/listen to more Ren, you'll see he's worked with Chinchilla a few times, How to be Me is a really clever duet and I love their busking sons, particularly the One Dance / Drunk in Love Drake/Beyonce cover. There is so much content in the Ren rabbit hole!
Your first video, I loved watching Kind recognize Kind. I loved watching your humbleness wash over you Which makes THIS reaction all more enjoyable. ty Andrea 8-)
I really like this. I understand how duets sometimes seem just inauthentic or contrived. I understand that a lot. This is still one of my favorite songs ever. But I understand that perspective. Absolutely subscribed
In my opinion, the video show 2 ghosts who explain their life having to take some pills to feel good/happy because of mental health problem. The light glitch when the woman appears for her verse for example and the fact they're in white. It's a representation of two souls. The text of this song is so deep and good. That's maybe why Chincilla it's not a normal duet but a duet randomly , two souls who speak/sing in the same time.
Love your reaction - I always love when talented musicians react to Ren (and you ARE talented) as they often see things from a more professional angle. If you prefer Ren's singing voice, then, apart from anything from the Big Push (his band), I would recommend his cover of Elvis's 'Can't help falling on love' or perhaps one of his older songs: 'Freckled Angels' (about his friend, Joe, who sadly took his own life) or 'Run Away' or my favourite 'It's Alright'. This City and Ceiling are excellent by the way, both are on my playlist and I just heard Julianna today which is a fantastic vocal.
Your perceptions and analysis are better than most Ren reactors. Very genuine, candid, informed comments. Musically, technically and psychologically insightful and yet personal. You'll be getting more attention from Ren fans. Impressive line up of instruments behind you. You saw things, analyzed things that 90% of other observers missed. The Ren Universe is extremely interconnected and vibrant. As you plug in, you will blow up and benefit from the hive effect. Enjoyable, real and yet grounded. Appreciate not over hyped or promotional. Hard to find good reviews, reactions. This and your others are several notches above typical. Thanks for good entertainment value just from being yourself. Prime.
In the first section Ren pushes his vibrato through the end of phrases at low volume which I think is technically challenging. It really conveys vulnerability.
Why it’s great it’s not because it’s perfect. It’s because it’s life, most of ignore it in our daily basis but this is real for a lot of ppl me included this is reality.
The Ren Rabbit Hole is DEEP! He has a big catalog with all his busking history, his bands 'Trick The Fox' and 'The Big Push,' his collaborations with artists like Chinchilla (Daisy Matilda Bertenshaw) - she is a whole other Rabbit Hole you'll have to discover as well! [Fingers - Live for HungerTV, Cut You Off (Official Video), Little Girl Gone (Official Music Video)] Then there are his Demos, Love Music, Freckled Angels, and Sick Boi albums and a number of singles and EPs. 'Hi Ren' was the 'overnight success' trigger for Ren. Ren's backstory can be learned from a number of interviews, I'd suggest checking them out: The Charismatic Voice (Elizabeth Zaroff), Justin Hawkings Rides Again, Chris Liepe, Zach Sang Show all have good ones and will fill in some of the questions you have. Now that you're on the Ren Reactor list, look for the afterburners to kick in and you'll be at double your subs in no time! Here is a bit of what I post to Ren reactors: Ren Erin Gill was born in Wales and moved to Brighton UK. Ren's dad got him a small beat-up guitar at a flea market when he was 8 years old and Ren took it everywhere, obsessed with learning to play, and write songs, by 13 he spent most of his time learning guitar by slowing down TH-cam videos, and practicing piano.
The only job Ren ever had was at 16 at a Coop and he was fired after throwing sprouts at a coworker. He began busking on the streets of Brighton where he picked up some money and that made him think he could do it for a living. He'd be in two bands that busk in Brighton, you can find YTs of them online, 'Trick The Fox, and 'The Big Push.' He was in school for music at Bath Spa University, and got a contract with Sony, but soon after his undiagnosed Lyme Disease was disabling, and he went back to live with his mom in Wales where he spent most of his time in pain in bed with little energy to do anything. Sony agreed to let him out of his contract, he was 19. When he was feeling up to it, he wrote volumes of lyrics and worked on his guitar. He says his hard drives must have 1000 songs on them. Part of his misdiagnosis (see 'Sick Boi') was bipolar and ME/CFS, he was put on many drugs including Diazepam (see the video by that name), that made him hallucinate and was in part with the Lyme infection cause of psychosis and a sense of derealization from the drug he hoped would help (see 'Chalk Outlines'). He was certain he wouldn't live to 30 and at times was thinking of giving up (see 'Suic*de'), but maybe his experience with his childhood friend kept that at bay (see 'For Joe'), in trying to find answers when the doctors were making things worse, he got some information from an ME support group that suggested his mental health problems could be due to an infection. He went to a gastroenterologist with his mom and pretended to have a stomach bug that he said antibiotics worked before, he took them, and his mental health improved. With that as a clue he got money together to go to an Infectious Disease doctor in Belgium who just reviewing history told him he thought he had Lyme Disease even before the test result came in, and they did show that. This gave Ren hope that he had a path, he began his road of treatment, and about age 25 he was making music again, you can find many old videos of busking on the street, a few collaborations, search under 'The Big Push,' he independently released his first album 'Freckled Angels.' Ren used a found space in the basement of a friends flat for 'Hi Ren' but the landlord came and told them to leave, they begged for more time, but they only managed 4 takes (Ren and his brilliant videographer Samuel Perry-Falvey do dozens of takes as perfectionists, and they have to as they are mostly all live one takes with no cuts or edits! Recall this when you watch 'The Tales' they did 54 takes just on the last segment Violets Tale alone in the Lanes in Brighton). After being kicked out, Ren thought 'Hi Ren' was a disaster, he wouldn't be able to fix as he was off to Canada the following week for a long course of treatment. But after editing the video he showed it to a friend who turn to him and said, 'this is going to change your life.' Ren was in Canada the next week as the number of 'Hi Ren' blew up. 'Ren Reactors' were now a thing on TH-cam, this drove his album sales when he dropped 'Sick Boi', and it became the number one album in the UK. Some of Ren's works fall into a genre of storytelling that's gained the name 'Bardcore,' and one reactor actually mentioned the show 'The Witcher' and the character of 'Jasker.' A Medieval Troubadour or Bard. 'Hi Ren' was the gateway acid trip for most who found him, and then explored the pharmacopeia of his back catalog as well as the strains of his new releases. 'Hi Ren' I'd put in his 'personal journey - illness path,' while 'The Tales' are more of his social justice sort of work. Here is what I can think of for recommendations: Ren Gill Music journey - his illness path: Crutch Hi Ren Sick Boi Diazepam Depression Chalk Outlines [featuring Chinchilla] How to Be Me [featuring Chinchilla] Cross between his path and his childhood best friend: Freckled Angels Suic*de For Joe Social Justice songs: Dominos The Tale of Jenny & Screech (Full) [includes the three parts including Violet's Tale} Money Game Part 1 Money Game Part 2 (Official Lyric Video) Money Game Part 3 Eden There are some 'fun' videos as well (going to need some to keep from using up all the tissues!): Power Murderer Girls! Uninvited Animal Flow Money Game Part 3 is his most ambitious production yet, most of every other video was done guerilla style (begging forgiveness rather than ask permission, using found locations - 'Hi Ren' he only managed 4 takes before the landlord kicked them out) They actually had a budget and arranged a venue for it, you can find many 'making of' videos for Money Game Part 3. This video was only released after an elaborate online collaborative puzzle solving game which you can still check out. Each video had a solution that when solved opened a new video with a new puzzle until you got to the 'Prize,' the penultimate video of 'Eden' then Money Game Part 3 dropped. Ren's 'Money Game ARG (Alternative Reality Game) contest. - - - - - Ren ~ Money Game ARG Playlist (Complete Series) Hexenkind1 27 videos 2,511 views Updated yesterday The whole money game ARG playlist with explanation videos from @RikaShae for the FULL money game EXPERIENCE (th-cam.com/play/PLyK6PA3ZIW6ZTuGxd3FCTxAz1naJkQC6J.html)
All of this was recorded using a lapel mic... For both of them... So space and vocal projection between them had to be exact to not overpower each other.
I've been in psyche wards long term. Chalk outlines caaptures the hollowed out empty feeling of deep unrelenting depression. Its painful for me to watch this one but also cathartic. I want to tell you I listend to your song about your first love. You're a talented songwriter and singer, don't give up. People should know this.
I hear you on the duets. My first listen I wasn't totally on board with Chinchilla, but repeated listens really help it gel for me. But their work on the live rendition of How To Be Me was absolutely amazing from the first notes. It is an absolute must hear for any Ren or Chinchilla fan. The lights flicker twice, here. I feel that the first flicker is when the chair and guitar appear in the corner that we can't see. The second time is when Chinchilla gets added to the scene.
I agree with you about REN’s voice he can use it like another instrument. He has range, power, versatility and soul in his voice. You should listen to the “Demo Tapes” Volumes 1 and 2 are my favorites, every song is very good and it’s his original material produced by him. His live busking with his former band The Big Push showcases another side of REN the guitarist and performer, he always delivers. Two original songs he did with the band, Oh My Women and Precious are quit beautiful too.
Chincilla is one of the best vocalist on the planet i think. Ren is a master artist but saying that he is carrying the song is kind of mmmmm. Her counter harmony's are on point and the tremble in Ren's voice is gone when they start singing together, so that tells you that she is lifting the weights in the song. This is not a bash on Ren, he is a genius, but she is a beast vocally.
I get what you mean. Especially in live performances when you got 2 people belting it. Sometimes it makes my ears ring. I think the way she kind of trails the rhythm of the song is perfect for a duet though and really helps.
I thought it was an incredible performance. My thought was it was about depression until you mentioned mental illness. I also loved how they played off each other.
I don't think they were singing that hard, in order to control the immense reverb that was available. When Chinchilla comes in, you hear the gain turning up as much as possible, so she must be almost whisper singing. Just a guess, but impressive technical ability if that's what they were doing. This would also make sense where they appear to be belting into each others faces, without setting up a standing wave in each other's heads. You would see the strain, I think. Maybe not.
You really need to react to him busking on the streets of Brighton!!! In particular... I shot the sheriff/road to zion/hip hop! Also... Mans World He's unreal!!!
It's not rude to have an opinion and you complimented their performance. I'm not a musician, which I think is sometimes a benefit, I don't need to understand what makes it good... I just call it "chemistry" (also connection like you said). Ren is definitely a perfectionist in some ways, though I doubt he worries too much about the perfect notes, I believe he's more of a "let's do it until we get gold" kind of guy which allows for the freedom and expression of passion. I've heard vocal coaches and professional singers talk about how "imperfect" notes actually lend a lot more emotion to singing.
I would love to see you react to Ren and his friend Sam Tompkins busking on the streets of Brighton. Both are phenomenal vocalists and I love the connection with the crowd from street performances 😁
Great reacton. Love your takes on Ren's music. Ren is self taught on guitar. He says he learned from TH-cam videos. He also is good bass and piano player and plays some basic drums. He also makes his own beats on his rap songs
For REN, this was truly his reality. Misdiagnosed with Lyme disease for 7 years by conventional doctors who deemed him mentally ill, but when patients are experiencing neurological symptoms, they very often become misdiagnosed. Lyme disease can present itself as many neurological conditions including Acute Transverse Myelitis[3], Ptosis[4], Seizures, and Chronic Fatigue[1] and these symptoms can be often misdiagnosed or deemed psychosomatic. Second is dealing with the symptoms of Lyme neuroborreliosis, these neurological symptoms often leave patients feeling drained and debilitated as they begin losing their quality of life. Over time, patients find themselves unable to do the things they love as they struggle to get ahead of their progressing symptoms
The sound os done with lavalier mics on there collars i guess like all Rens live onetakes. Im pretty sure that they are using the mic on the camera. It helps with the acoustics in certain settings like the tales of jenny and screech
Hey Andrea, I have been watching you for years with Dimash. I only discovered Ren last week and to me he is another amazing singer. Please react to The tale of Jenny and Screech, a Violets tale. Watch the full version and you will see the full package from singing, to guitar, to story telling. There is also a version of him singing Chalk out lines by himself with his band The big push.
Have only watched this reaction from her but I don't think "the Tales" is a good recommendation , she likes vocalists, it's her thing. "tales" is amazing storytelling but very dark and challenging subject matter, I don't think she will get it. If Andrea does react to it, it will make fascinating viewing. Andrea if you are reading, for Ren's singing: "How to be me" live, "Crutch" , "humble" , "Do you believe" "Wade in the water/Nina Simone" sung with The Big Push (his band)
Great reaction for this❤ their have better song together “Ren x chinchilla - How to be me” hitting notes dynamically together with much running emotions + highly recommended knowing that it’s on live preformance❤
You really ought to check out Chinchillas music these two have very very different styles and although yes she does sound soft and sweet with Ren that's because she's holding back her style is much more aggressive and much more vocalization
Ren has so much more material, not all of them rip you apart but he has so much depth its an incredible journey.......Crutch, Humble (ft. Eden Nash), Ocean (ft Eden Nash).....and the list goes on, haven't even mentioned his Rap/Hip Hop, and his earlier stuff with Big Push, or Trick the Fox material......I would also encourage you to watch Chinchilla's Elements.....I can't believe its taken me so long to find these guys
They cover a Beyoncé / Drake cover you may like and she has a single, “Finger’s “ live version that’s amazing. Ren has some older tracks like “Patience l M.E.” and “ Diazepam” although 5 songs in 5 months, I won’t hold my breath. 😏
Ren has another live version of this when busking, where he sings the entire song himself. I love that one much more. Props to Chincilla but I only want to hear Ren. You mentioned they have different tone but they blended well together. This reminds me of Pentatonix. You have 5 very different voices and tones and they magically blend. I think the success for these two is the dissimilarity of tone that blends.
I'm with you on this one. As much as I enjoy her voice I'd prefer this song if it were just Ren. The amount of emotion he brings to this particular song punches you in the gut.
Good detailed reaction you said your not a duet fan..... You have many great suggestions and you should look into his full back catalogue several duets with chinchilla,eden Nash, Bibi and Sam . An old favourite is Patients 2016 ME a simple beautiful song just him and a guitar.. that hit home. He is emotional and thought provoking love his lyrics and music styles as well as his skill with instruments. If you like a tragedy he wrote a trilogy Jenny and Screech full version off his channel 👍 Comes with violets tale best done as one Jenny, Screech and violet. Better than Netflix 🔥 ✌️❤️🏴
I agree with every single person that suggest the “I shot the sheriff” video. Ren with his band, the big push. I don’t believe they are currently performing together.
nice video, ren is beyond amazing and Chincilla is great. I doubt you'll see this and i know it's probably not worth the effort to react too b/c it's not "famous" and never got much buzz with reactors. but I think brian justin crum and matt bloyd "tell him" is an utterly amazing duet, well worth a listen for anyone
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I LOVE Ren's singing so so much, I'm so glad I got to hear this because I was in disbelief the whole time. I hope I made some sense in this video, but thanks for all the Ren recommendations I am really loving my journey through his music so far!! Thank you to Comica for sponsoring the video :) Please let me know what I should watch next! Thank you for being here with me :)
Great reaction for this❤ their have better song together
“Ren x chinchilla - How to be me”
hitting notes dynamically together with much running emotions + highly recommended knowing that it’s on live preformance❤
Great reaction for this❤ their have better song together
“Ren x chinchilla - How to be me”
hitting notes dynamically together with much running emotions + highly recommended knowing that it’s on live preformance❤
Do not sleep on Ren and sam (this is a mans world) medley.
Youre in for a treat.
As well as ren and Sam's original song blind eyed. Both the MC live edition as well as the live edition with the green wall in the background
I Shot the Sherriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop is a live busking track where Ren sings alone and plays more guitar. If you get any copyright claims, challenge it and it will be cleared, Ren loves the extra promotion of reactors and believes we should all be helping each other, lifting all boats.
Yes - highly recommend this version
I highly recommend!
Agreed that trio video is amazing for showing his versatility in one performance.
sadly this video just got copyright claimed again, I hope it gets resolved );
@@AndreaSilvestro He has said it may take some time, but he does make sure they all get cleared :)
They do another duet called How To Be Me and IMO, it is probably the best duet I've ever heard. Really interesting arrangement and cadence choices. I definitely agree about duets being somewhat cringy if not done well, but they harmonize so well together. The other song conveys even more emotion -really heavy subject about suicide and the loss of Ren's close friend. More than singing, I think the aim of their collabs are to drive home intense performances and can be appreciated on that level, despite the feelings about duets.
I feel the same and would have commented the same as you
Ren regards Chinchilla as his musical sister. Her collaborations' with him are far more than just her great voice, she pushes his own singing and performance.
They have amazing chemistry together. He calls her his musical sibling.
Would love to see a reaction of Chinchilla's "Fingers (LIVE) for Hunger TV where she's doing her own thing rather than a supporting role for Ren. Their other Duet How To Be Me (LIVE) is also great.
I think them doing a counter-harmony really worked for the song and really added to the subject matter, like they brought their own personal experiences which added to that counter harmony. Great breakdown and reaction.
I don't think the reactor knows what a counter harmony is 😊
His mother was a vocal coach. Nice reaction. Completely think Chinchilla is key to this. Those harmonies are amazing as many other vocal coaches have pointed out. 😊
Completely agree. It's a great song but it's Chinchilla's vocals that give it the real emotional intensity.
So happy to see you doing this track which has become one of my all time favourites duets. Ren is just totally outstanding but we have come to accept his brilliance, but Chinchilla is also a true force and her Fingers LIVE is simply stunning. How to be Me by them both is also so very touching and beaitiful.
Ren and Eden Nash collaborations are money too. Driving to the beach kinda vibe.
But for you, I would check out “Blind Eyed” by him and his bud Sam Tompkins. I prefer the Music crowns session by the way. Best sound quality although there’s a charm to the busking versions too.
Defenitaly this! Blind Eyed blew me away; I've never heard anything like it!!!
Chinchilla is amazing in her own right. Have a listen to her performance of fingers live. Her range is amazing
Don't disregard Chinchilla - this woman has amazing range. She carries this song with her harmonies.
Kinda sounded like jealousy to me
I kinda found this reaction difficult to watch like someone who doesn't know the difference between echo and reverb trying to explain it or the difference between shouting and singing or even how a harmony works this song is great and its because its a duet and its chinchillas vocal lift at the end that has everyone close to tears. And as for a voice I've played and listened to music for more years than i care to say and chinchillas voice is the only one i can think of that gives me chills when listening to her. 😊
@jim jones I'm no musician and nor do I care to pretend that I am but the focus was all on Ren and no focus on how amazing chinchilla sounds amd the blend of their voices together. If she is doubting her singing ability, range, breath control or anything then she needs to watch fingers live to change her mind
disagree. she is a great vocalist, but she is eating what Ren is cooking.
I wouldn’t say either carried, but if we were to it’s Ren. Ren produced, wrote, and also killed the vocals on this song as well.
Ren spends alot of time choosing spaces, to amplify, or give natural reverb, or whatever... he's Very Good at the WHOLE picture design!
Like in the Jenny and Screech trilogy (Full version!) ... all one shot, recorded live!
You can't miss How To Be Me (live), and I think you'd find The Tale of Jenny and Screech (full) very rewarding.
I think it comes across the screen that he's truly feeling the words he's singing. He makes you feel that emotion.
You will also love their duet on How To Be Me live. That song is very powerful too and I think their voices sit more perfectly on that track
The live version has 1 mil views th-cam.com/video/SDR7sup3DsU/w-d-xo.html
RENs duets are fire. "How to Be Me" (live) deserves a Grammy.
I'll say it again... he's On His OWN LEVEL!!! No One Compares to him!!!
Check out Chinchilla 'Fingers' (live) She's an amazing performer and vocalist. You might also want to check out Ren ft Chinchilla 'How to be Me'. Chinchilla recently dropped a new song called 'Little Girl Gone' and it's lit!
These two work together because they both really understand dynamics, they make room in the mix for each other.
How to be me is the obvious next video to do! Also... he's a Multi instrumentalist... both guitars, bass, piano, violin, and drums!
Chinchilla is such an amazing vocalist. She doesn't play it safe and stay in the safe zone like many people do 😂
Ren always goes for single takes on his videos, he also goes for the most impactful environments that gives the best accoustics. Whoever chooses these environments is brilliant.
Heard this song a thousand times still brings me to tears❤thanks
thank you for reacting to my favourite artist ever also chinchillas song fingers live is amazing and when he sings with sam Tompkins it is magical ❤❤❤
There is a version of this song with just Ren, busking on the streets of Brighton. I think you would ❤ it
I've watched several times of this video. When reactors mention the room reverb, I would put on my earphones and still don't hear it. OMG, I can actually hear the reverb in your video! It definitely makes a difference.
just like it was hard for you to describe your first ren. It is hard to describe how good you are in this reaction. Thank you. And yes I did stay to the end. I like that audio gear for the mic. I will be getting one for sure. Best of times to you and those you love. PS I am sure you will enjoy Japan
Moooooooooooooooore of ren ! Great reaction once again
Love your reactions. Keep up the good work!
The fact she is like 0.2 of a second behind gives it an Echo/Eery sound for me. makes it great
Loved the reaction! I think one from Ren that might fit your style is Blind Eyed (Live) with Sam Tompkins. A terrific song, and you’ll also find a terrific vocalist in Sam as well
The Music Crowns version I love the most th-cam.com/video/6z7ug3B_Sts/w-d-xo.html
thank you for the reccomendation :)
Ren does remarkable duets with amazing partners. I love his work with Chinchilla - and I love her independent work, too. In this one, she's supporting him and that's the way she uses her voice. In her cover of Marvin Gaye's Sexual Healing the dynamics are reversed - he supports her. Watch for his duets with Sam, too.
Enjoyed your analysis and reaction. As you react/listen to more Ren, you'll see he's worked with Chinchilla a few times, How to be Me is a really clever duet and I love their busking sons, particularly the One Dance / Drunk in Love Drake/Beyonce cover. There is so much content in the Ren rabbit hole!
Your first video, I loved watching Kind recognize Kind.
I loved watching your humbleness wash over you
Which makes THIS reaction all more enjoyable.
ty Andrea 8-)
Totally agree, the way he brings emotion to his voice is so good, something that perhaps gets removed with too much studio work.
Totally agree some duets are just too much! Thanks for doing this one, one of my favs!
I really like this. I understand how duets sometimes seem just inauthentic or contrived. I understand that a lot. This is still one of my favorite songs ever. But I understand that perspective. Absolutely subscribed
In my opinion, the video show 2 ghosts who explain their life having to take some pills to feel good/happy because of mental health problem. The light glitch when the woman appears for her verse for example and the fact they're in white. It's a representation of two souls. The text of this song is so deep and good. That's maybe why Chincilla it's not a normal duet but a duet randomly , two souls who speak/sing in the same time.
I feel the same way about duets as you do but I love hearing these two to sing together. It feels with they sing With not At each other!
Ren... making imperfections Perfect!!!
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Love your reaction - I always love when talented musicians react to Ren (and you ARE talented) as they often see things from a more professional angle.
If you prefer Ren's singing voice, then, apart from anything from the Big Push (his band), I would recommend his cover of Elvis's 'Can't help falling on love' or perhaps one of his older songs: 'Freckled Angels' (about his friend, Joe, who sadly took his own life) or 'Run Away' or my favourite 'It's Alright'.
This City and Ceiling are excellent by the way, both are on my playlist and I just heard Julianna today which is a fantastic vocal.
thank you!! i appreciate it a lot, feel free to stream This City that just got posted on streaming :) bit.ly/streamthiscity it means a lot!!
Your perceptions and analysis are better than most Ren reactors. Very genuine, candid, informed comments. Musically, technically and psychologically insightful and yet personal. You'll be getting more attention from Ren fans. Impressive line up of instruments behind you. You saw things, analyzed things that 90% of other observers missed. The Ren Universe is extremely interconnected and vibrant. As you plug in, you will blow up and benefit from the hive effect. Enjoyable, real and yet grounded. Appreciate not over hyped or promotional. Hard to find good reviews, reactions. This and your others are several notches above typical. Thanks for good entertainment value just from being yourself. Prime.
In the first section Ren pushes his vibrato through the end of phrases at low volume which I think is technically challenging. It really conveys vulnerability.
Why it’s great it’s not because it’s perfect. It’s because it’s life, most of ignore it in our daily basis but this is real for a lot of ppl me included this is reality.
Ren is a genious he will make his voice work ANYWHERE its an extention of his mind...
The most profound thing in this song for me is "beeing scared of beeing ok cause things will change" this was me pre-stoicism...
Loved your Reaction to this, their other song together "How to be Me" is even Better, again always choose the Live version
Also... Crutch... think HI Ren Level Masterpiece!!! Wow
2 people singing without chemistry is just to people singing, add the chemistry and you get something as beautiful as this.
What gets me everytime I watch this video is how he starts playing as soon as he sits down.
This song by Ren makes me tear up nearly everytime it's definitely one that hits you or me
The Ren Rabbit Hole is DEEP! He has a big catalog with all his busking history, his bands 'Trick The Fox' and 'The Big Push,' his collaborations with artists like Chinchilla (Daisy Matilda Bertenshaw) - she is a whole other Rabbit Hole you'll have to discover as well! [Fingers - Live for HungerTV, Cut You Off (Official Video), Little Girl Gone (Official Music Video)] Then there are his Demos, Love Music, Freckled Angels, and Sick Boi albums and a number of singles and EPs.
'Hi Ren' was the 'overnight success' trigger for Ren. Ren's backstory can be learned from a number of interviews, I'd suggest checking them out: The Charismatic Voice (Elizabeth Zaroff), Justin Hawkings Rides Again, Chris Liepe, Zach Sang Show all have good ones and will fill in some of the questions you have.
Now that you're on the Ren Reactor list, look for the afterburners to kick in and you'll be at double your subs in no time!
Here is a bit of what I post to Ren reactors:
Ren Erin Gill was born in Wales and moved to Brighton UK.
Ren's dad got him a small beat-up guitar at a flea market when he was 8 years old and Ren took it everywhere, obsessed with learning to play, and write songs, by 13 he spent most of his time learning guitar by slowing down TH-cam videos, and practicing piano.
The only job Ren ever had was at 16 at a Coop and he was fired after throwing sprouts at a coworker. He began busking on the streets of Brighton where he picked up some money and that made him think he could do it for a living. He'd be in two bands that busk in Brighton, you can find YTs of them online, 'Trick The Fox, and 'The Big Push.'
He was in school for music at Bath Spa University, and got a contract with Sony, but soon after his undiagnosed Lyme Disease was disabling, and he went back to live with his mom in Wales where he spent most of his time in pain in bed with little energy to do anything. Sony agreed to let him out of his contract, he was 19.
When he was feeling up to it, he wrote volumes of lyrics and worked on his guitar. He says his hard drives must have 1000 songs on them. Part of his misdiagnosis (see 'Sick Boi') was bipolar and ME/CFS, he was put on many drugs including Diazepam (see the video by that name), that made him hallucinate and was in part with the Lyme infection cause of psychosis and a sense of derealization from the drug he hoped would help (see 'Chalk Outlines').
He was certain he wouldn't live to 30 and at times was thinking of giving up (see 'Suic*de'), but maybe his experience with his childhood friend kept that at bay (see 'For Joe'), in trying to find answers when the doctors were making things worse, he got some information from an ME support group that suggested his mental health problems could be due to an infection.
He went to a gastroenterologist with his mom and pretended to have a stomach bug that he said antibiotics worked before, he took them, and his mental health improved. With that as a clue he got money together to go to an Infectious Disease doctor in Belgium who just reviewing history told him he thought he had Lyme Disease even before the test result came in, and they did show that.
This gave Ren hope that he had a path, he began his road of treatment, and about age 25 he was making music again, you can find many old videos of busking on the street, a few collaborations, search under 'The Big Push,' he independently released his first album 'Freckled Angels.'
Ren used a found space in the basement of a friends flat for 'Hi Ren' but the landlord came and told them to leave, they begged for more time, but they only managed 4 takes (Ren and his brilliant videographer Samuel Perry-Falvey do dozens of takes as perfectionists, and they have to as they are mostly all live one takes with no cuts or edits! Recall this when you watch 'The Tales' they did 54 takes just on the last segment Violets Tale alone in the Lanes in Brighton).
After being kicked out, Ren thought 'Hi Ren' was a disaster, he wouldn't be able to fix as he was off to Canada the following week for a long course of treatment. But after editing the video he showed it to a friend who turn to him and said, 'this is going to change your life.'
Ren was in Canada the next week as the number of 'Hi Ren' blew up. 'Ren Reactors' were now a thing on TH-cam, this drove his album sales when he dropped 'Sick Boi', and it became the number one album in the UK.
Some of Ren's works fall into a genre of storytelling that's gained the name 'Bardcore,' and one reactor actually mentioned the show 'The Witcher' and the character of 'Jasker.' A Medieval Troubadour or Bard.
'Hi Ren' was the gateway acid trip for most who found him, and then explored the pharmacopeia of his back catalog as well as the strains of his new releases.
'Hi Ren' I'd put in his 'personal journey - illness path,' while 'The Tales' are more of his social justice sort of work. Here is what I can think of for recommendations:
Ren Gill
Music journey - his illness path:
Crutch
Hi Ren
Sick Boi
Diazepam
Depression
Chalk Outlines [featuring Chinchilla]
How to Be Me [featuring Chinchilla]
Cross between his path and his childhood best friend:
Freckled Angels
Suic*de
For Joe
Social Justice songs:
Dominos
The Tale of Jenny & Screech (Full) [includes the three parts including Violet's Tale}
Money Game Part 1
Money Game Part 2 (Official Lyric Video)
Money Game Part 3
Eden
There are some 'fun' videos as well (going to need some to keep from using up all the tissues!):
Power
Murderer
Girls!
Uninvited
Animal Flow
Money Game Part 3 is his most ambitious production yet, most of every other video was done guerilla style (begging forgiveness rather than ask permission, using found locations - 'Hi Ren' he only managed 4 takes before the landlord kicked them out) They actually had a budget and arranged a venue for it, you can find many 'making of' videos for Money Game Part 3.
This video was only released after an elaborate online collaborative puzzle solving game which you can still check out. Each video had a solution that when solved opened a new video with a new puzzle until you got to the 'Prize,' the penultimate video of 'Eden' then Money Game Part 3 dropped.
Ren's 'Money Game ARG (Alternative Reality Game) contest.
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You should definitely listen to is his trilogy of the tales of Jenny,Screech and Violet ( full version )
To my mind you're a thoughtful, honest, RESPECTFUL and intelligent person. KEEP IT UP and keep it real... ALWAYS ❤❤❤. New sub 😎
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We all have different responses. Goosebumps for me from their duet. Your reaction for me wanting. Serenity!
Chinchilla Rocks!
Rena voice, lyrics and music touches your soul without recognition.
If you’re reading this, do something nice for a stranger today. Give a compliment if you don’t have anything materialistic to give ❤
The sound of things existing….. that’s a great description. 👌
DUETS ARE MADE TO CONNECT PPL.
THATS THE FEELING INTENSELY I GOT
FABULOUS MIC AND FICE THIS TIME MINOR DESTORTS
All of this was recorded using a lapel mic... For both of them... So space and vocal projection between them had to be exact to not overpower each other.
I've been in psyche wards long term. Chalk outlines caaptures the hollowed out empty feeling of deep unrelenting depression. Its painful for me to watch this one but also cathartic. I want to tell you I listend to your song about your first love. You're a talented songwriter and singer, don't give up. People should know this.
she likes to talk i love it
I hear you on the duets. My first listen I wasn't totally on board with Chinchilla, but repeated listens really help it gel for me.
But their work on the live rendition of How To Be Me was absolutely amazing from the first notes. It is an absolute must hear for any Ren or Chinchilla fan.
The lights flicker twice, here. I feel that the first flicker is when the chair and guitar appear in the corner that we can't see. The second time is when Chinchilla gets added to the scene.
WAY BETTER THEN THE FIRST TIME TY FOR TAKEIN THEXTRA MINUTE FORS VIEWERS MINDS
Great with your reaction and analysis of Chalk outlines from Ren feat Chinchilla.
Ren and Samual (the film maker he usually works with) are masters of ambient sound!
How to be me is a must it’s so good
I agree with you about REN’s voice he can use it like another instrument. He has range, power, versatility and soul in his voice. You should listen to the “Demo Tapes” Volumes 1 and 2 are my favorites, every song is very good and it’s his original material produced by him. His live busking with his former band The Big Push showcases another side of REN the guitarist and performer, he always delivers. Two original songs he did with the band, Oh My Women and Precious are quit beautiful too.
Chincilla is one of the best vocalist on the planet i think. Ren is a master artist but saying that he is carrying the song is kind of mmmmm. Her counter harmony's are on point and the tremble in Ren's voice is gone when they start singing together, so that tells you that she is lifting the weights in the song. This is not a bash on Ren, he is a genius, but she is a beast vocally.
I get what you mean. Especially in live performances when you got 2 people belting it. Sometimes it makes my ears ring. I think the way she kind of trails the rhythm of the song is perfect for a duet though and really helps.
I thought it was an incredible performance. My thought was it was about depression until you mentioned mental illness. I also loved how they played off each other.
I don't think they were singing that hard, in order to control the immense reverb that was available. When Chinchilla comes in, you hear the gain turning up as much as possible, so she must be almost whisper singing. Just a guess, but impressive technical ability if that's what they were doing. This would also make sense where they appear to be belting into each others faces, without setting up a standing wave in each other's heads. You would see the strain, I think. Maybe not.
you have beautiful and well articulated analysis
You really need to react to him busking on the streets of Brighton!!!
In particular... I shot the sheriff/road to zion/hip hop!
Also... Mans World
He's unreal!!!
It's not rude to have an opinion and you complimented their performance. I'm not a musician, which I think is sometimes a benefit, I don't need to understand what makes it good... I just call it "chemistry" (also connection like you said). Ren is definitely a perfectionist in some ways, though I doubt he worries too much about the perfect notes, I believe he's more of a "let's do it until we get gold" kind of guy which allows for the freedom and expression of passion. I've heard vocal coaches and professional singers talk about how "imperfect" notes actually lend a lot more emotion to singing.
I would love to see you react to Ren and his friend Sam Tompkins busking on the streets of Brighton. Both are phenomenal vocalists and I love the connection with the crowd from street performances 😁
Great reacton. Love your takes on Ren's music. Ren is self taught on guitar. He says he learned from TH-cam videos. He also is good bass and piano player and plays some basic drums. He also makes his own beats on his rap songs
For REN, this was truly his reality. Misdiagnosed with Lyme disease for 7 years by conventional doctors who deemed him mentally ill, but when patients are experiencing neurological symptoms, they very often become misdiagnosed. Lyme disease can present itself as many neurological conditions including Acute Transverse Myelitis[3], Ptosis[4], Seizures, and Chronic Fatigue[1] and these symptoms can be often misdiagnosed or deemed psychosomatic. Second is dealing with the symptoms of Lyme neuroborreliosis, these neurological symptoms often leave patients feeling drained and debilitated as they begin losing their quality of life. Over time, patients find themselves unable to do the things they love as they struggle to get ahead of their progressing symptoms
The sound os done with lavalier mics on there collars i guess like all Rens live onetakes. Im pretty sure that they are using the mic on the camera. It helps with the acoustics in certain settings like the tales of jenny and screech
I think you'd like How To Be Me (live) with these two. Their harmonies on that one are incredible.
Hey Andrea, I have been watching you for years with Dimash. I only discovered Ren last week and to me he is another amazing singer. Please react to The tale of Jenny and Screech, a Violets tale. Watch the full version and you will see the full package from singing, to guitar, to story telling. There is also a version of him singing Chalk out lines by himself with his band The big push.
Have only watched this reaction from her but I don't think "the Tales" is a good recommendation , she likes vocalists, it's her thing.
"tales" is amazing storytelling but very dark and challenging subject matter, I don't think she will get it.
If Andrea does react to it, it will make fascinating viewing.
Andrea if you are reading, for Ren's singing: "How to be me" live, "Crutch" , "humble" , "Do you believe"
"Wade in the water/Nina Simone" sung with The Big Push (his band)
Great reaction for this❤ their have better song together
“Ren x chinchilla - How to be me”
hitting notes dynamically together with much running emotions + highly recommended knowing that it’s on live preformance❤
new sub big love ren army spreading the love x
That vocal fry jn your voice...you could join a Tibetan Throat Singing group
The word to describe Ren, is honesty.
If there is any thing about Ren songs...he does not hold back...100%...him....but the planning and carry though is out standing....
You really ought to check out Chinchillas music these two have very very different styles and although yes she does sound soft and sweet with Ren that's because she's holding back her style is much more aggressive and much more vocalization
Ren has so much more material, not all of them rip you apart but he has so much depth its an incredible journey.......Crutch, Humble (ft. Eden Nash), Ocean (ft Eden Nash).....and the list goes on, haven't even mentioned his Rap/Hip Hop, and his earlier stuff with Big Push, or Trick the Fox material......I would also encourage you to watch Chinchilla's Elements.....I can't believe its taken me so long to find these guys
They cover a Beyoncé / Drake cover you may like and she has a single, “Finger’s “ live version that’s amazing. Ren has some older tracks like “Patience l M.E.” and “ Diazepam” although 5 songs in 5 months, I won’t hold my breath. 😏
Ren has another live version of this when busking, where he sings the entire song himself. I love that one much more. Props to Chincilla but I only want to hear Ren. You mentioned they have different tone but they blended well together. This reminds me of Pentatonix. You have 5 very different voices and tones and they magically blend. I think the success for these two is the dissimilarity of tone that blends.
I totally agree, I love the one he does solo th-cam.com/video/6ROuMEXhOfA/w-d-xo.html
I'm with you on this one. As much as I enjoy her voice I'd prefer this song if it were just Ren.
The amount of emotion he brings to this particular song punches you in the gut.
Good detailed reaction you said your not a duet fan.....
You have many great suggestions and you should look into his full back catalogue several duets with chinchilla,eden Nash, Bibi and Sam . An old favourite is Patients 2016 ME a simple beautiful song just him and a guitar.. that hit home.
He is emotional and thought provoking love his lyrics and music styles as well as his skill with instruments.
If you like a tragedy he wrote a trilogy Jenny and Screech full version off his channel 👍
Comes with violets tale best done as one Jenny, Screech and violet. Better than Netflix 🔥 ✌️❤️🏴
I agree with every single person that suggest the “I shot the sheriff” video. Ren with his band, the big push. I don’t believe they are currently performing together.
Thank you for your thoughts Lady.
Thanks for sharing!🥰
Well done😊
nice video, ren is beyond amazing and Chincilla is great. I doubt you'll see this and i know it's probably not worth the effort to react too b/c it's not "famous" and never got much buzz with reactors. but I think brian justin crum and matt bloyd "tell him" is an utterly amazing duet, well worth a listen for anyone
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