When you listen to "Fingers" and "Little Girl Gone" by Cinchilla, one can get a clue, why she is able to relate to that "I forgot, how to be me"- line so much too. And it really hits... and it shows, how much power she gained... Queen... Ren's heart always lay on the table. Chinchilla hopefully doesn't feel guilty and direct the anger to her getting freed. The last songs gives me that impression. What amazing two human beings...
@@ronireacts_to_all I know you will be blown away by Chinchilla's live version of FINGERS : th-cam.com/video/KK56SwMFzdc/w-d-xo.html Such a brilliantly imaginative song. Have a lovely day Roni x
Synergy, chemistry....whatever you want to call it, it's magical and beautiful! I hope they put out a full duo album because they are both so special and talented.
@@HerriCaine doesn't seem to be. They both refer to each other as a sibling in comments and interviews. And IMO, they seem to show a bond much more like that than like a romantic/sexual couple
Another wonderful reaction. I cannot keep track of all the reactions I have watched, so if some of this information is redundant I apologize. Regarding "How to Be Me," Ren's best friend, Joe Hughes, committed suicide on the 27th of December, 2010 by jumping off the Menai Bridge, a large suspension bridge connecting the mainland to the Isle of Anglesey where Ren and Joe lived. Ren alluded to it in one of his songs, stating that he lost his best friend before he was 25. The pain of this loss is evident in a few of his songs. "How to Be Me," "Freckled Angels," "Su!cIde," and his latest release, “To Joe,” are specifically dedicated to Joe. Some people have claimed that the video was shot at the bridge that Ren's friend jumped from, however, that is misinformation according to some residents in the area. Ren recently posted some background on his relationship with Joe and the tragic suicide. Ren explained that he got a call from his friend Ella around 3 am saying that Joe was on the Menai Bridge, He’d been on the phone with her in tears saying goodbye. He told her to tell everyone he loved them. Ren went out on foot attempting to get to Joe while trying to reach him on the phone. Just minutes before Ren got to the bridge, his friend's cell phone went out of service. The Coast Guard started a search to no avail. Ren, friends, and volunteers unsuccessfully searched the shoreline for ten days; Joe’s body was never recovered. Ren’s and Chinchilla’s live performance of "Chalk Outlines" is still my favorite song, partly because I can relate to it more given my daily struggles. Although, losing one’s best friend to suicide is also something I experienced when I was 19 y/o (almost 38 years ago). “How to Be Me” definitely runs a close second, though. I would recommend you check out their busking sessions in Brighton, performing “Sexual Healing” (Marvin Gaye cover) and “One Dance / Drunk In Love” (Drake/Beyoncé cover); those performances are of a much lighter mood and very enjoyable.
Thank you for the rundown! And thanks to this incredible community, I got the backstory for his late friend Joe. Also, I have all of these suggestions on my list. So thank you! Much appreciated!
Enjoying your reactions. Before Ren's band The Big Push, he had a band called "Trick the Fox" on their YT channel there's Ren material from 11+ years ago. Add some of those videos into the mix for a really deep dive. Everythings good, I like "Living Room Poetry", "The Mash Up", "Run Away". But honestly there are no bad choices.
Exactly. Ren wants his music to be interpreted by each individual in their own way. He will not say what any of it means. It means what it means to you. That being said, do not miss the musicianship the fun of The Big Push - busking and videos. "War Pigs" juxtaposed with "Praise You" (Fatboy Slim cover) would be a great place to start
You need to see Ren's 'Suicide',but be warned the ending is brutal on the emotions.But also 'What you want' is worth a watch,very up beat and fun from Ren.
@@ronireacts_to_all Yes, then follow that up with 'For Joe' which is a bit of a mash up of a section of 'Suic*de,' another I don't recall the name, and a section of 'Freckled Angels.' It was performed live while in Canada in front of the Toronto nighttime skyline. Beautiful and touching.
Omg those two are pure magic together 😍 it was sooo tragically beautiful 😍 😢. I need a moment to compose myself, the further I dive into Ren, the more I am enriched in emotion and the his art just touches me in a way, I just don't have words for it, all I can say is it's beautiful and I hold everything he's given us in my ♥
My Nf friend! Forgot to say CHINCHILLA FINGERS should definitely be on your list ma’am! It’s amazing and the man on the keys is majestic! I sent it to my 15 year old daughter last week and her return text said “Daddy I love it, it’s so angry!” Ya know she’s in that phase that I’ve sent her some alanis morrisette and lzzy hale!!
Hi my friend fantastic reaction the amazing ren and chinchilla - if you like to be shocked try - dance with the devil video- immortal technique the story telling is crazy - be prepared for the end it's wicked many thanks love and respect from the UK 👍👍👍👍👍👍🌟😀😀 amazing channel 👍
There are a number of ways to forget who you are. One is deep, deep grief, because when you surface, you simply aren't the same person any more. The experience has irrevocably changed you, and it can be very confusing. Given the last clause about Joe, it feels to me like that's where this is coming from. It also fits with the early 'haunted' environment, and 'talking to the dead' - obviously something else that happens when you lose a loved one. just my thoughts.
Agree that There are layers to this that can have more than one specific meaning. Ren is good at doing that. But primarily, I've always felt this song was about Ren dealing with his illness, and losing his friend. The "talking to the dead" may be conversations with Joe in his mind after he was gone. The last verse definitely directly about Joe IMO. Really enjoying your channel.
To me the whole thing is about the anguish of loss. His kingdom was his (Ren's) life. His riches, his friendships. His Midas touch, his ability to see joy. The halls are his mind, bruised walls his emotional damage, bodies in the floor are memories and thoughts he wishes he could suppress, but can't. Lots of spiritual references, that culminate in him begging God for help to make it through.
I always wondered whose perspective was being given in the main part of the song - was it about Ren's grief, anguish and despair after the loss of Joe? Or was it Ren trying to put himself in Joe's mind, describing Joe's thoughts that led him to that bridge that night? Then someone suggested that it is actually *both* - and that's how I see it now, it's equally applicable. The last section is clearly Ren talking directly about Joe. By the way, if anyone suggests that it was recorded on the same bridge - it wasn't. It looks like a roof terrace or a balcony if you look carefully. And it definitely looks nothing like the Menai Straits Bridge. Their harmonies and synchronisation are sensational in this, they really are perfect together. Even on the staccato parts - 'And it su-fu-cates me' - they hit the syllables perfectly in time with each other. You said something about Ren dropping a bomb into your soul, especially with the line 'I forgot how to be me'. That's the perfect description for how he can affect us. Lovely reaction, Roni. I'm eager to see what you do next.
That's really interesting, I'd never considered it being from the perspective of Joe, or the considerations of someone wanting unaliving. I think you might be right about it being both. Another reactioner i saw recently mentioned how the haunting effect they hum a couple times in the song kind of sounds like they're saying "who", and I think that lends a lot of credit to your theory as well. Fascinating.
I’m almost positive that this was recorded on the same day as chalk outlines, cuz she’s wearing the same white sweatshirt, same nails, rings, & he has the same earring in.
Love the reaction ... as always. A couple of tracks that you may be interested in are their Busking ( Street Performance) collaborations where they cover "Sexual Healing" (Marvin Gaye ) and "One Dance / Drunk in love" ( Drake / Beyoncé )...no production just pure talent for the whole world to see.. Stay safe...see you on the next one
I'm sure you have a long list but another unique artist that Ren recently called attention to (how I found him) is Dirt Miller. All his stuff is unique but I like his "Kansas City" the best. Videography is amazing.
This song ends with the heart wrenching dedication to Ren's close friend Joe Hughes who jumped from a bridge. His body was never found and it still haunts him. His newer songs is even more about it. It was recorded from a bridge similar to the one Joe leapt from..
There are like 2 female reactors that i genuinely love watching reactions from (for some reason most female reactors annoy me) but i can tell you really connect with the music and so thats why i love it. Please check out Dirt Miller Kansas City amd Guitar Symphony if you havent. Ren promoted his channel even though they didnt know eachother and he is so unique and amazing.
Oh nice! New suggestions!!! I added them to my list! Also - I'm glad you like my reactions! I try to keep it genuine and honest. And you guys really suggest deep (and fun) things to listen to.
@ronireacts_to_all - I was a little concerned for you when I saw which video you're doing so soon after Freckled Angels. I think there is no question that the last bit is about Joe. The lyrics in this song are so beautiful. I'm asking myself and I don't have an answer: among all of my favorite duets I've ever heard, I can't think of another 2 songs by the same duet as beautiful and powerful as Chalk Outlines and How To Be Me. I'm sure that you know there are actual psychologists doing reviews of Ren's work for TH-cam and I wanted to share a though from one that I think really resonates with me. While reviewing this song, he said that certain events impact us so deeply and profoundly that we are not the same person afterwards, as we were before that event happened. We can't go back and be who we were before that event, that version of us is gone now. It blows my mind how wise Ren is, for someone who is 33 years old. I'm an old man, and I've know many, many people much older than he is who aren't as self-aware as Ren is. I'm sure that much of his emotional maturity comes from dealing with his physical and mental health, and the years, literally years, of isolation that his health imposed on him. In his song "Blind Eyed" Ren's lyrics say: "I've learnt so many lessons from depression But in essence I'm just wishing that these bad thoughts were gone." It's difficult to think about what Ren has gone through. There are songs Ren wrote before he got really sick, and the talent and musicality are evident in those, but I'm convinced that Ren wouldn't be the artist he is today if his medical history was different, or if he hadn't lost Joe so horribly. One of my favorite lines of all the Ren songs that I know so far are these from Blind Eyed: "But I rhyme 'cause when I rhyme it's like my rhymes they set me free And I shine so bright, I shine those times these rhymes come out of me. Thanks for this video Roni. Be Well.
I found it absolutely intriguing, your comments I mean. Because I’ve felt the same way about NF and Ren both being in their early 30’s yet their knowledge and experience poured out into their music and it just hits so hard! I’m 45 and still say with every song “ how are they so wise at this age” Great comment!!
This resonates with me. First from what you wrote - when we experience something so impactful, it does something to you that changes you. Sort of like a different path you take. And as for Ren's talent and past, I'm sure that his traumas and loss had an added value in his art. More layers of complexity, of emotions and experiences to draw from. I like that he is using all of this unimaginable pain to create something so beautiful and powerful. Thank you for your thoughts on this - really appreciate it! What a wonderful comment!
Thank you for another great reaction. That's unfortunately it for the produced Ren X Chinchilla-s, but there are great busking videos of them, if you need more of them together. For another duet with a lady others had mentioned Crutch Ft. Bibi, let me suggest Ocean Ft. Eden Nash. My suggestion for the next Ren song should be Ren & Sam Tompkins - Blind Eyed Ft. Angry Car Park Attendant, just for the fun of it. And don't forget about Bittersweet Symphony :)
Those who mourn forget how to be themselves without the dearly departed once you've been a spouse, a father, a mother, a brother, sister... what are you without that spouse, that sibling that child? you forget how to be you. Without Joe he forgot to how to be himself Joe was like a brother since they were children but Joe had a bad break up with his girlfriend he went to a bridge and jumped into the sea. After that Ren has often thought without you my brother "i forgot how to be me".
I can see how one can forget one self due to grief and loss. There's probably a reason why it's called "Loss". It's not only a person's energy that is gone. It's a part of you that is lost.
I've always interpreted it as being from the perspective of Joe (after hearing the last verse, of course) . But you're right, there is no correct answer, it's how the listener interprets it. Thanks!
You HAVE TO do their busking sessions... 1 punch/drunk in love cover and Marvin gaye cover Sexual Healing 🔥🔥🔥 Plus Chinchilla Fingers LIVE for Hunger TV. Chills all over.
The Big Push has a song called "Sweet Little Lady" that I really think you'll like. It's a light hearted Rock jam with a little bit of Cajun/Creole sprinkled in. Comes in two versions, Studio and live one-take, both are bangers, and both videos are fun, so it really doesn't matter which one you pick. I know Ren has quite a few heavy songs, so I thought you could throw this in the middle somewhere.
Ren and Chinchilla are my favorite lyrical duo. Ren called Chinchilla his 'sister from another mister' on a live stream and he commented that she is his lyrical sibling. Their voices together (and separately) are just so powerful and never without a thought provoking message. They are wonderful artists and I am so happy to see them rising. Thank you for sharing your reaction to this beautiful music.
As has been pointed out before. they both trust each other implicitly, totally. They have a couple of fun busking numbers. it was Chinch's first time. she was shitting herself but ended up hitting it out of the park. Great Tee by the way. I'm not a fan of corporate logos generally but I have the lips tattooed on my earlobe.
I bet she was! It's one thing to record in a studio, or with another artist, and a whole new business to perform live in the Street. It's film VS theater in a way. Both are beautiful, both very different and require different techniques. Also - thank you! I do wear a few band logos. But that's because I like the shirts and they are comfy. And I like the band too so... win win. 😁🙏
My Nf friend! Ooohh.... this one hits me every time ma’am!! The wreck took my identity away in so many forms, lost job, lost house, separated from family, stuck in a bed. No longer the provider or the man of the house that has the answers when there’s no house left. My point is this..... I believe I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be for a reason ma’am, and I just have to let go and understand why. Or else I believe I would’ve been taken in that wreck, there’s so much to live for in this life and I’m hoping that everyone can see that no matter where they are in this life! I absolutely love your transparent reactions and believe it or not these videos help me get through as I’m sure they do for so many others. Sometimes it feels like this life is just one long , deep breath and then times up, so I’d like to get the most out of that breath ma’am!! Love the reaction as usual and see you next video ma’am!
Sometimes things happen in our lives and we question "why", "why did it happen to me", sometimes we get the answer quickly, and sometimes it takes years... but eventually we get it. I'm sorry for what you've gone through my dear.. I'm glad you're enjoying the videos I'm posting. Really. Sending you all the good wishes! 🙏💜🎸
My Nf friend! Badass on the Ms Morisette And just had to say I really don’t think that it’s the hair lady......nah I think it’s just you as a whole that’s actually untamable!!🤘😂😂
now take a one not ren reaction before you forget! Chinchilla Fingers live! it is her best vid! then after that come back to Ren and we will introduce you to Sam Tompkins and Ren or more Ren but in a different direction! hugs all around. ps your hair looks good
It was clear to me that the last verse was about Joe. I was just not sure if the rest of the song was about himself, or the POV of Joe. Either way, it was beautiful to watch.
DO you want to know what pissed me off the Sub Title's..This is the Land of Shakespeare. And English was developed and is still moving forward. Its a Dynamic Language. Not a dead Language like LATIN. Who around the world uses Latin ?
Yes, it was my mistake! Someone else commented on it (I didn't do any captions on it). But what I realized later on is that when I watched the video, I forgot to turn off the auto captions off! 😅
Context is important right, the setting, where you were when you first heard a song.Im revisiting this one, from the first few bars - both unsure of the right pitch, Rens voice is oscillating a bit and its jarring,(i got a good ear for pitch, you have to, if your a guitar player, you have to be able to play with other instruments) - anyway to cut a long story short- it starts of pretty badly for a pair of now ,pro singers - they redeem it a bit later, -hate her Nails anyway , a statement is Ok, but are they meant to be lethal weapons wrapped in Angst.? Still, I dont like this one, others are much better- from Both. Just noticed- she looks stressed as hell-
I really want you to do well at this. You are obviously intelligent, self-deprecating (we Brits appreciate that - it's our kinda humour) and very appealing - but PLEASE stop with the closed captions. It distracts you AND your audience, and more often than not they are poorly timed, inaccurate and woeful in quality - and surely unnecessary for an English (ok, American 'English') speaking person? If you are looking down at the captions, how are you seeing their expressions/connection/emotions? Simply, you aren't.
Wait. I didn't make any caption. Is everyone getting captions?? Maybe it's a TH-cam thing? Can you turn it off? Also - thank you for the feedback! Much much appreciated! 🙏🙏
@@ronireacts_to_all Just looked again - they don't appear when you are chatting, just on the PiP video of Ren/Chin. Is it a version NOT from Ren's official YT channel? Weird tho.
@TheSimJoh That's weird. I noticed that when I watch a video (any video) on TH-cam, I can turn the CC button on or off. When you turn it off, does it still show captions? Because if so, it's super weird. I didn't make any captions, so I wonder if it's auto generated..
@@ronireacts_to_all Nope, off should be off. Altho, this is YT, so frankly, anything is possible! Either way, you are redeemed as far as I'm concerned as it wasn't your choice. Lucky you, eh? :D
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When you listen to "Fingers" and "Little Girl Gone" by Cinchilla, one can get a clue, why she is able to relate to that "I forgot, how to be me"- line so much too. And it really hits... and it shows, how much power she gained... Queen... Ren's heart always lay on the table. Chinchilla hopefully doesn't feel guilty and direct the anger to her getting freed. The last songs gives me that impression. What amazing two human beings...
Oh I really look forward getting to know her as well. Both of your recommendations are appreciated and are on my list. Thank you!
@@ronireacts_to_all Make sure you listen to the LIVE versions of those songs. They are SO much better than the studio versions x
@@PeteAxeShields Will do! Thank you!
@@ronireacts_to_all I know you will be blown away by Chinchilla's live version of FINGERS : th-cam.com/video/KK56SwMFzdc/w-d-xo.html Such a brilliantly imaginative song. Have a lovely day Roni x
Rens writing on this is genius. Ren's sister from another mother.
Yes and yes!
Yet another masterpiece composition from Ren! :)
Indeed!
I had to watch this. Again, thank you, you are wonderful.thanks mate..
Ah Troy! Thank you!
Another Great Duo is Ren and Eden Nash... Humble and Ocean!
Also... Ren and Bibi... Crutch!
Yes yes yes! All are on my list!
Synergy, chemistry....whatever you want to call it, it's magical and beautiful! I hope they put out a full duo album because they are both so special and talented.
Wouldn't that be amazing?
It's called sexual feelings, lol!
@@HerriCaine doesn't seem to be. They both refer to each other as a sibling in comments and interviews. And IMO, they seem to show a bond much more like that than like a romantic/sexual couple
Another wonderful reaction. I cannot keep track of all the reactions I have watched, so if some of this information is redundant I apologize. Regarding "How to Be Me," Ren's best friend, Joe Hughes, committed suicide on the 27th of December, 2010 by jumping off the Menai Bridge, a large suspension bridge connecting the mainland to the Isle of Anglesey where Ren and Joe lived. Ren alluded to it in one of his songs, stating that he lost his best friend before he was 25. The pain of this loss is evident in a few of his songs. "How to Be Me," "Freckled Angels," "Su!cIde," and his latest release, “To Joe,” are specifically dedicated to Joe. Some people have claimed that the video was shot at the bridge that Ren's friend jumped from, however, that is misinformation according to some residents in the area.
Ren recently posted some background on his relationship with Joe and the tragic suicide. Ren explained that he got a call from his friend Ella around 3 am saying that Joe was on the Menai Bridge, He’d been on the phone with her in tears saying goodbye. He told her to tell everyone he loved them. Ren went out on foot attempting to get to Joe while trying to reach him on the phone. Just minutes before Ren got to the bridge, his friend's cell phone went out of service. The Coast Guard started a search to no avail. Ren, friends, and volunteers unsuccessfully searched the shoreline for ten days; Joe’s body was never recovered.
Ren’s and Chinchilla’s live performance of "Chalk Outlines" is still my favorite song, partly because I can relate to it more given my daily struggles. Although, losing one’s best friend to suicide is also something I experienced when I was 19 y/o (almost 38 years ago). “How to Be Me” definitely runs a close second, though. I would recommend you check out their busking sessions in Brighton, performing “Sexual Healing” (Marvin Gaye cover) and “One Dance / Drunk In Love” (Drake/Beyoncé cover); those performances are of a much lighter mood and very enjoyable.
Thank you for the rundown! And thanks to this incredible community, I got the backstory for his late friend Joe. Also, I have all of these suggestions on my list. So thank you! Much appreciated!
I got first view... Yay! Thanks for doing this one. Incredible song and unbelievable performance from them both! Great review too!
Ha! First view award goes to you! You won... a virtual hug! 🫂😄 And what a beautiful performance. They are so good together. 🙏🎶
Enjoying your reactions. Before Ren's band The Big Push, he had a band called "Trick the Fox" on their YT channel there's Ren material from 11+ years ago. Add some of those videos into the mix for a really deep dive. Everythings good, I like "Living Room Poetry", "The Mash Up", "Run Away". But honestly there are no bad choices.
Oh thank you! I didn't know there was another band. I'll check it out! Thank you!
Thank you for a great reaction, sis
Ren and eden Nash 👍 Ocean is stunning ✌️❤️🏴
Another great reaction 👌
Thank you! (And on my list!!!!)
Watching your videos makes me happy. Mission acomplished ❤
YESSSS! 🤟💜🩷🙏😊😌
Exactly. Ren wants his music to be interpreted by each individual in their own way. He will not say what any of it means. It means what it means to you.
That being said, do not miss the musicianship the fun of The Big Push - busking and videos. "War Pigs" juxtaposed with "Praise You" (Fatboy Slim cover) would be a great place to start
Both are on my list, so I really look forward to it! And yes, I'm almost certain it's meant to be interpreted by the viewer individually.
You know what? ... I so enjoyed that hug at the end.
Good! :) I'll keep giving them!
You need to see Ren's 'Suicide',but be warned the ending is brutal on the emotions.But also 'What you want' is worth a watch,very up beat and fun from Ren.
Yes, I'm holding off of that one for a moment. But it is on my list for sure!
@@ronireacts_to_all Yes, then follow that up with 'For Joe' which is a bit of a mash up of a section of 'Suic*de,' another I don't recall the name, and a section of 'Freckled Angels.' It was performed live while in Canada in front of the Toronto nighttime skyline. Beautiful and touching.
Another emotional nod to his friend, Joe and Chinchilla was right there with Ren. Beautiful.
Really is beautiful.
Your reaction was awesome. I am thankful that you are sharing your Ren Journey with us and I look so forward to more!
Thank you so much!! I'm looking forward exploring more from him and other artists as well!
I'm loving your reactions. You have a pure sensitive soul. The way you connect with Ren's lyrics and music is authentic and genuine. Thank you ❤
Thank you for writing that. 😁🙏🫂💜☺️
Omg those two are pure magic together 😍 it was sooo tragically beautiful 😍 😢.
I need a moment to compose myself, the further I dive into Ren, the more I am enriched in emotion and the his art just touches me in a way, I just don't have words for it, all I can say is it's beautiful and I hold everything he's given us in my ♥
Oh yes, I feel that. 🙏🫂💜
My Nf friend! Forgot to say CHINCHILLA FINGERS should definitely be on your list ma’am! It’s amazing and the man on the keys is majestic! I sent it to my 15 year old daughter last week and her return text said “Daddy I love it, it’s so angry!” Ya know she’s in that phase that I’ve sent her some alanis morrisette and lzzy hale!!
Nice!!! Also - I love Alanis Morissette!!
Hi my friend fantastic reaction the amazing ren and chinchilla - if you like to be shocked try - dance with the devil video- immortal technique the story telling is crazy - be prepared for the end it's wicked many thanks love and respect from the UK 👍👍👍👍👍👍🌟😀😀 amazing channel 👍
Thanks Dave! I'll add it to my list! Thanks a lot my UK friend!
Love to see you react to Ren and the band he was in: The Big Push: Bongo Bong, Praise you and Swan Song are incredible
I'm looking forward to it! 🙏🎶😁
❤❤❤
Love the way you connect to the songs.
Thank you! 🙏💜😁
There are a number of ways to forget who you are. One is deep, deep grief, because when you surface, you simply aren't the same person any more. The experience has irrevocably changed you, and it can be very confusing. Given the last clause about Joe, it feels to me like that's where this is coming from. It also fits with the early 'haunted' environment, and 'talking to the dead' - obviously something else that happens when you lose a loved one. just my thoughts.
Yes I can see that. Events in our lives that are impactful often change us.
Agree that There are layers to this that can have more than one specific meaning. Ren is good at doing that. But primarily, I've always felt this song was about Ren dealing with his illness, and losing his friend. The "talking to the dead" may be conversations with Joe in his mind after he was gone. The last verse definitely directly about Joe IMO. Really enjoying your channel.
Yeah, it through me off. Got me intrigued to dig deeper. And thank you! Love having you here!
To me the whole thing is about the anguish of loss. His kingdom was his (Ren's) life. His riches, his friendships. His Midas touch, his ability to see joy. The halls are his mind, bruised walls his emotional damage, bodies in the floor are memories and thoughts he wishes he could suppress, but can't. Lots of spiritual references, that culminate in him begging God for help to make it through.
I always wondered whose perspective was being given in the main part of the song - was it about Ren's grief, anguish and despair after the loss of Joe?
Or was it Ren trying to put himself in Joe's mind, describing Joe's thoughts that led him to that bridge that night?
Then someone suggested that it is actually *both* - and that's how I see it now, it's equally applicable. The last section is clearly Ren talking directly about Joe.
By the way, if anyone suggests that it was recorded on the same bridge - it wasn't.
It looks like a roof terrace or a balcony if you look carefully. And it definitely looks nothing like the Menai Straits Bridge.
Their harmonies and synchronisation are sensational in this, they really are perfect together.
Even on the staccato parts - 'And it su-fu-cates me' - they hit the syllables perfectly in time with each other.
You said something about Ren dropping a bomb into your soul, especially with the line 'I forgot how to be me'.
That's the perfect description for how he can affect us.
Lovely reaction, Roni. I'm eager to see what you do next.
That's really interesting, I'd never considered it being from the perspective of Joe, or the considerations of someone wanting unaliving. I think you might be right about it being both. Another reactioner i saw recently mentioned how the haunting effect they hum a couple times in the song kind of sounds like they're saying "who", and I think that lends a lot of credit to your theory as well. Fascinating.
I’m almost positive that this was recorded on the same day as chalk outlines, cuz she’s wearing the same white sweatshirt, same nails, rings, & he has the same earring in.
Could be.
Chinchilla is a wonderful artsit in her own right. You must do some of her songs as a solo artists. Promise you wont be disappointed
Oh definitely will! She's on my list as well. 😁
Just stunning their connection, unparalleled! Great that you have done this one and a lovely reaction.
Thank you, and yes they are just incredible together.
thank you Roni so glad you got to react to this one its amazing ❤ so looking forward to Ren new song on Thursday 8pm UK time ❤❤❤
Yes! I'll be watching it too! (Not sure I'll be able to set up a recording on time, but I'll try!)
Love the reaction ... as always.
A couple of tracks that you may be interested in are their Busking ( Street Performance) collaborations where they cover "Sexual Healing" (Marvin Gaye ) and "One Dance / Drunk in love" ( Drake / Beyoncé )...no production just pure talent for the whole world to see..
Stay safe...see you on the next one
Got it! On my list! Thank you! And thank you for the feedback. :)
Another sweet reaction! Thank you.
Thank YOU! And Ren. And Chinchilla. (And you're welcome, I'm glad I watched this video)
@@ronireacts_to_all I do my best but sometimes pets, adult neighbors (i use the term loosely) and local teenagers grab my time and attention. Chuckle.
Fingers live hunger TV.🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
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I'm sure you have a long list but another unique artist that Ren recently called attention to (how I found him) is Dirt Miller. All his stuff is unique but I like his "Kansas City" the best. Videography is amazing.
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Another great reaction to a great song! If you pick an emotion, one or both of them will have a great song about it 😁
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Ren - For Joe
I watched it (off camera) and it was so beautiful.
another great reaction
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This song ends with the heart wrenching dedication to Ren's close friend Joe Hughes who jumped from a bridge. His body was never found and it still haunts him. His newer songs is even more about it. It was recorded from a bridge similar to the one Joe leapt from..
Yes that last verse.. oooof!
There are like 2 female reactors that i genuinely love watching reactions from (for some reason most female reactors annoy me) but i can tell you really connect with the music and so thats why i love it. Please check out Dirt Miller Kansas City amd Guitar Symphony if you havent. Ren promoted his channel even though they didnt know eachother and he is so unique and amazing.
Oh nice! New suggestions!!! I added them to my list!
Also - I'm glad you like my reactions! I try to keep it genuine and honest. And you guys really suggest deep (and fun) things to listen to.
Their connection & eye contact is breathtaking! 🥺❤️
Right? Especially in "Chalk Outlines"!
and BTW, you are beautiful, and you look soo lovely with your hair a mess 😍.
Oh thank you Clay! My hair says "Thanks" too (it has it's own personality).
@ronireacts_to_all - I was a little concerned for you when I saw which video you're doing so soon after Freckled Angels. I think there is no question that the last bit is about Joe. The lyrics in this song are so beautiful. I'm asking myself and I don't have an answer: among all of my favorite duets I've ever heard, I can't think of another 2 songs by the same duet as beautiful and powerful as Chalk Outlines and How To Be Me.
I'm sure that you know there are actual psychologists doing reviews of Ren's work for TH-cam and I wanted to share a though from one that I think really resonates with me. While reviewing this song, he said that certain events impact us so deeply and profoundly that we are not the same person afterwards, as we were before that event happened. We can't go back and be who we were before that event, that version of us is gone now.
It blows my mind how wise Ren is, for someone who is 33 years old. I'm an old man, and I've know many, many people much older than he is who aren't as self-aware as Ren is. I'm sure that much of his emotional maturity comes from dealing with his physical and mental health, and the years, literally years, of isolation that his health imposed on him. In his song "Blind Eyed" Ren's lyrics say:
"I've learnt so many lessons from depression
But in essence I'm just wishing that these bad thoughts were gone."
It's difficult to think about what Ren has gone through. There are songs Ren wrote before he got really sick, and the talent and musicality are evident in those, but I'm convinced that Ren wouldn't be the artist he is today if his medical history was different, or if he hadn't lost Joe so horribly.
One of my favorite lines of all the Ren songs that I know so far are these from Blind Eyed:
"But I rhyme 'cause when I rhyme it's like my rhymes they set me free
And I shine so bright, I shine those times these rhymes come out of me.
Thanks for this video Roni. Be Well.
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I found it absolutely intriguing, your comments I mean. Because I’ve felt the same way about NF and Ren both being in their early 30’s yet their knowledge and experience poured out into their music and it just hits so hard! I’m 45 and still say with every song “ how are they so wise at this age” Great comment!!
@@Pjasonmullins - Thanks
This resonates with me. First from what you wrote - when we experience something so impactful, it does something to you that changes you. Sort of like a different path you take. And as for Ren's talent and past, I'm sure that his traumas and loss had an added value in his art. More layers of complexity, of emotions and experiences to draw from. I like that he is using all of this unimaginable pain to create something so beautiful and powerful.
Thank you for your thoughts on this - really appreciate it! What a wonderful comment!
Not at all! Very much appreciated!
They collab on 2 busking videos,cover songs
One Dance is on his page and the other is on her page. Sexual Healing.Both are awesome.
Will try to get to those asap!
Wonderful reaction. Amazing song and performance. I've seen them busking together but I'd love another collab between them sometime ❤
That'll be so cool. I wish to see them live!
Your hair looks wonderful!
Thank you so much!
Thank you for another great reaction. That's unfortunately it for the produced Ren X Chinchilla-s, but there are great busking videos of them, if you need more of them together. For another duet with a lady others had mentioned Crutch Ft. Bibi, let me suggest Ocean Ft. Eden Nash. My suggestion for the next Ren song should be Ren & Sam Tompkins - Blind Eyed Ft. Angry Car Park Attendant, just for the fun of it. And don't forget about Bittersweet Symphony :)
Oh awesome! Thank you! I'll update my list!
It really is a beautiful song and this live version is so much better than the studio version, it’s a bit slower and shows so much more emotion 🖤
I loved the way they are connecting here.
Those who mourn forget how to be themselves without the dearly departed once you've been a spouse, a father, a mother, a brother, sister... what are you without that spouse, that sibling that child? you forget how to be you.
Without Joe he forgot to how to be himself Joe was like a brother since they were children but Joe had a bad break up with his girlfriend he went to a bridge and jumped into the sea. After that Ren has often thought without you my brother "i forgot how to be me".
I can see how one can forget one self due to grief and loss. There's probably a reason why it's called "Loss". It's not only a person's energy that is gone. It's a part of you that is lost.
@@ronireacts_to_all Well said.
I've always interpreted it as being from the perspective of Joe (after hearing the last verse, of course) . But you're right, there is no correct answer, it's how the listener interprets it. Thanks!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! 🙏🙏
You HAVE TO do their busking sessions... 1 punch/drunk in love cover and Marvin gaye cover Sexual Healing 🔥🔥🔥 Plus Chinchilla Fingers LIVE for Hunger TV. Chills all over.
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The Big Push has a song called "Sweet Little Lady" that I really think you'll like. It's a light hearted Rock jam with a little bit of Cajun/Creole sprinkled in. Comes in two versions, Studio and live one-take, both are bangers, and both videos are fun, so it really doesn't matter which one you pick. I know Ren has quite a few heavy songs, so I thought you could throw this in the middle somewhere.
Ah! Thank you! I think it's on my list already, but if it isn't, I'll add it! Thank you!
awsome reaction!
Great reaction so genuine as always ❤️🙏
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Ren and Chinchilla are my favorite lyrical duo. Ren called Chinchilla his 'sister from another mister' on a live stream and he commented that she is his lyrical sibling. Their voices together (and separately) are just so powerful and never without a thought provoking message. They are wonderful artists and I am so happy to see them rising. Thank you for sharing your reaction to this beautiful music.
I'm so grateful to have found them! I just fell in love with their version of "Sexual Healing" - wow wow wow!
As has been pointed out before. they both trust each other implicitly, totally. They have a couple of fun busking numbers. it was Chinch's first time. she was shitting herself but ended up hitting it out of the park.
Great Tee by the way. I'm not a fan of corporate logos generally but I have the lips tattooed on my earlobe.
I bet she was! It's one thing to record in a studio, or with another artist, and a whole new business to perform live in the Street.
It's film VS theater in a way. Both are beautiful, both very different and require different techniques.
Also - thank you! I do wear a few band logos. But that's because I like the shirts and they are comfy. And I like the band too so... win win. 😁🙏
Also ! AWESOME tattoo concept and location!
My Nf friend! Ooohh.... this one hits me every time ma’am!! The wreck took my identity away in so many forms, lost job, lost house, separated from family, stuck in a bed. No longer the provider or the man of the house that has the answers when there’s no house left. My point is this..... I believe I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be for a reason ma’am, and I just have to let go and understand why. Or else I believe I would’ve been taken in that wreck, there’s so much to live for in this life and I’m hoping that everyone can see that no matter where they are in this life! I absolutely love your transparent reactions and believe it or not these videos help me get through as I’m sure they do for so many others. Sometimes it feels like this life is just one long , deep breath and then times up, so I’d like to get the most out of that breath ma’am!! Love the reaction as usual and see you next video ma’am!
Sometimes things happen in our lives and we question "why", "why did it happen to me", sometimes we get the answer quickly, and sometimes it takes years... but eventually we get it.
I'm sorry for what you've gone through my dear.. I'm glad you're enjoying the videos I'm posting. Really. Sending you all the good wishes! 🙏💜🎸
My Nf friend! Badass on the Ms Morisette And just had to say I really don’t think that it’s the hair lady......nah I think it’s just you as a whole that’s actually untamable!!🤘😂😂
Haha! Thank you! (I discovered these emojis again. Oh oh.)
WE DID IT! REN MADE IT TO 1 MILLION TODAY!
YES!!!!! I saw!!! I'm so happy for him!
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I love watching people react to songs, but REN hits so hard I can't.
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Ya Must do his For Joe track!
His piano skills are very Good too!
Oh I already watched it. Off camera.
great reaction video thanks
Glad you enjoyed! Thank you! 🙏
Check out Ren and Chinchilla busking "One Time/Drunk in Love"mash up, a Drake/Beyncé cover, much happier.
Can't wait! It's on my list! Thanks! 🙏😁🧡
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Hi Roni, what ever you next Do Not Watch "Wish you the best " by Scottish singer Lewis Capaldi.... all about unconditional love.. don't you dare....
Ha! I see what you did there! And I like it! (Adding to list).
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now take a one not ren reaction before you forget! Chinchilla Fingers live! it is her best vid! then after that come back to Ren and we will introduce you to Sam Tompkins and Ren or more Ren but in a different direction! hugs all around. ps your hair looks good
Haha thank you! And yes Sam was mentioned previously, he is on my radar! And I'm really looking forward watching some Chinchilla videos!
Hey Roni. I believe it is Joe he's talking about. I believe this was shot on the bridge were Joe died.
Yes, that last verse. But the rest of it - I wasn't certain.
Another great video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Check out Ocean by Ren and Eden Nash as well as Humble. Both songs are worth the listen.
Will do! They are both on my list! Thank you!
That was filmed on the bridge that his friend Joe jumped from
It wasn't. That's one of those bits of 'lore' that gets passed on in comments but which isn't actually true.
Thanks for the clarification!
Really?
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6:46 Yes, it is of the perspective of his friend Jo!
Oh yes. The ending. But the rest of it... That's what threw me off... Like is the whole song out of Joe's perspective, or just that last bit.
The last, bit 100%, but not shore about the hole song :)
That’s a Grammy award winning song
I agree! Also - Hi Ren. Jenny and Screech too.. oh gosh, almost everything he makes..
Try 'Ocean' next, a whole different vibe.
On my list! Will try to get to it soon!
He is referring to Joe
It was clear to me that the last verse was about Joe. I was just not sure if the rest of the song was about himself, or the POV of Joe. Either way, it was beautiful to watch.
Ren x Chinchilla “Sexual Healing” (Marvin Gaye) Live version 🥰
Ohhhh I can't wait!
They’re busking on that one👍
Ren purposely leaves alot of lines to be open to interpretation of the viewer!
Just another sign that makes him an Unbelievably Talented Artist!!!
Oh yeah! I saw him sharing a short video where a reactor commented on the pig head. Lol I like him, he has a sense of humor. Just like yours truly 😌
Yoo, you remeber me of natalie imbruglia, but hey, you look better ;)
OMG Yes! Torn! I loved that song!
Thank you! She is gorgeous! What a fun compliment! 💜🙏💜
You've watched a lot of heavy Ren (& Chinchilla) songs. Time to try something lighter like Bittersweet Symphony or Power.
Oh yes, it's been a wonderful turbulence of heavy and fun stuff all together. Bittersweet AND power are on my list! Thank you!
its how he feels about losing joe
DO you want to know what pissed me off the Sub Title's..This is the Land of Shakespeare. And English was developed and is still moving forward. Its a Dynamic Language. Not a dead Language like LATIN. Who around the world uses Latin
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Yes, it was my mistake! Someone else commented on it (I didn't do any captions on it). But what I realized later on is that when I watched the video, I forgot to turn off the auto captions off! 😅
@@ronireacts_to_alldon’t be silly and as a fellow Brit Ren would Welcome Subtitles xx
Roni is beautiful .... and this song will shake you to the core.. Okay, I'm out.
Awww! Blushing!
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Context is important right, the setting, where you were when you first heard a song.Im revisiting this one, from the first few bars - both unsure of the right pitch, Rens voice is oscillating a bit and its jarring,(i got a good ear for pitch, you have to, if your a guitar player, you have to be able to play with other instruments) - anyway to cut a long story short- it starts of pretty badly for a pair of now ,pro singers - they redeem it a bit later, -hate her Nails anyway , a statement is Ok, but are they meant to be lethal weapons wrapped in Angst.?
Still, I dont like this one, others are much better- from Both.
Just noticed- she looks stressed as hell-
I didn't notice what you did, but I'm also not a professional musician or have an ear for these things, but thank you for sharing!
I really want you to do well at this. You are obviously intelligent, self-deprecating (we Brits appreciate that - it's our kinda humour) and very appealing - but PLEASE stop with the closed captions. It distracts you AND your audience, and more often than not they are poorly timed, inaccurate and woeful in quality - and surely unnecessary for an English (ok, American 'English') speaking person?
If you are looking down at the captions, how are you seeing their expressions/connection/emotions? Simply, you aren't.
Wait. I didn't make any caption. Is everyone getting captions?? Maybe it's a TH-cam thing? Can you turn it off? Also - thank you for the feedback! Much much appreciated! 🙏🙏
@@ronireacts_to_all Just looked again - they don't appear when you are chatting, just on the PiP video of Ren/Chin. Is it a version NOT from Ren's official YT channel? Weird tho.
@TheSimJoh That's weird. I noticed that when I watch a video (any video) on TH-cam, I can turn the CC button on or off. When you turn it off, does it still show captions? Because if so, it's super weird. I didn't make any captions, so I wonder if it's auto generated..
@@ronireacts_to_all Nope, off should be off. Altho, this is YT, so frankly, anything is possible! Either way, you are redeemed as far as I'm concerned as it wasn't your choice. Lucky you, eh? :D
Haha! Yes! Redeemed!!!! (going to research about captions!)