THIS is why I love REN... Animal Flow (Live Acoustic) First time Reaction & Analysis

[@davideastham]

Ren, the Bus-King !! 🤣

[@chrisliepe]

ha... NICE

[@nem447]

ba-dum-tss

[@tzolkinlady]

😅

[@NativeNYerChicHK]

The busking Bus-King! 🤣👏♥️

[@maxmoore9955]

The Back seat Bard .

[@greenawayr08]

I know it’s the KZbin algorithm but honestly feel like this is Ren’s world and we’re just living in it right now. Unplug from social media and the mainstream are oblivious, but in this wonderful Ren world I get great music and great analysis.

[@chrisliepe]

I double heart this comment

[@alimac1469]

Tribe Ren is growing ❤

[@williamfulcher314]

i get great music and great analyses* sorry. I'm that guy

[@texashookem22]

He managed to make a hip-hop track over a blues lick still sound so bad ass. He’s on a level by himself.

[@ricksurratt9034]

It seems like whatever he’s performing he’s always in rhythm whether he’s speaking rapping, singing, or being silent pretty freaking cool

[@chrisliepe]

Agreed!

[@johnekare8376]

I noticed that too. A stellar example of that is the phone call in Screech's Tale, where he keeps the cadence going. I think about hearing great drummers being referred to as 'human metronomes' and I think that could easily be applied to Ren as well.

[@NilZed1]

@@johnekare8376 I saw one reactor note that. back in February. who? I have no idea. it was in the first week or two, of my own discovery of Ren, and ever more and newer reactors to feed my new Ren addiction.

[@johnekare8376]

@@NilZed1 I don't know to be honest. I know I have heard people comment on that part and how he keeps it going, but I can't remember where. February was before I had discovered Ren, which was in April, but I'm sure I must have seen the reaction you talk about. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.

[@johnekare8376]

@@NilZed1 I re-read your message... And I suspect the question of "who?" was more of a rhetorical one. Oh well... =)

[@lynette.]

Its amazing how this complex number still works without all the animal sounds. He draws you in. The announcements ended it.

[@curmudgeon1933]

I've not seen any artist since Bob Dylan who can make every performance of every song sound completely different, while still keeping the integrity of the original. Switching genres to playfully experiment with his vocalizing and phrasing, and not flinching when earlier 'fans' demanded he play each classic as they first appeared on record. Also a master wordsmith, and able to reference and mix multiple styles. Restored my jaded appetite for music after a long, long time. Thanks, Ren.

[@MissMeKate]

I love your reactions to Ren because (knowing that he learnt from your videos) it's like watching his college music teacher analyse his performance. You know some of the techniques he's implementing because you helped him refine them, and other things he surprises you with an unexpected choice or his own little twist and you get even more excited.

[@chrisliepe]

RIGHT!?!?

[@WinterhouseRecords]

Wait, Ren was one of Chris’s students?! Or just learned from his videos? That’s wild!!

[@chrisliepe]

@@WinterhouseRecords I have not worked with him personally. He's mentioned in comments as far back as 2019 that he's watched my videos for help with his own voice. :) Which is SUPER cool to know that my videos have helped him do what he's doing now!! SOOPER DOOPER!!

[@WinterhouseRecords]

@@chrisliepe Not that only the “big names” matter, but it really is cool to see so many of us no matter how big or small learn from your free-form teaching. Keep it up dude 🙌 and thank you for what you do!

[@chrisliepe]

@@WinterhouseRecords I totally agree!! Knowing that guys like Ren and Chris Daughtry and Gerard Way actually watch my channel warms my heart!!! These guys are major heroes of mine and being able to say thanks to them in how I represent their music, but also in a small way, help them too!!?? Along with helping so many other people. WHAT AN OPPORTUNITY!! ...THANKFUL!!

[@joshuawiedenbeck6944]

REN is a cheeky bastard. Change my mind.

[@redangel169]

Definitely! Animal king, from busking to bus king..lol

[@NZWozza]

Yeah his humour cracks me up for sure.

[@vickyk3566]

Not me doing the yum yum yum effects 🤣

[@annebiebrich9155]

Now we have a blues "Animal Flow".....and he is doing this live while riding the bus ! He is "Bus-king" lol

[@tomspoors768]

Deserves more likes!

[@FrankCastle82]

What makes this even more amazing, is that it looks like they jumped on a real bus and tried to fit the live play in before the bus reached its final destination, you hear the announcement at the end, and you hear him saying it was really close, I think he maybe missed a tiny bit of the end off because he didn't want it interrupting his performance, so he was trying to time the performance with the speed/distance of the bus journey.

[@kurtz260]

I love that he just decides to go with the imperfections. My life is not perfect and i want to connect with music that is real. Pursuing perfection usually means that the soul has been removed in the pursuit

[@inuchan74]

Exactly!

[@joyplant6275]

I think Ren just does it all natural without even knowing how good he is.He is a master of his craft 😊

[@Shiroar]

On top of all his talents Ren is just absolutely hilarious too 😂 Love this man. Ren is something very special. No wonder the #RENegade is kinda like a cult meeting down the Ren rabbit hole - with all the other animals he dragged down there.

[@brightonmischief]

Next best thing to a new Ren video is the inevitable Chris Liepe reaction video. Love the way you analyse his performances and your enthusiasm for the art of singing in general.

[@lgd6619]

Keep it just in case they said in the video, you know your capable when a version of your song this good can be a just in case recording

[@joshbarwick]

Chris I love your Ren reactions so much! I watch Knox Hill for the lyrics side, and you for the voice. Ren is truly inspiring to many including myself, and I love watching you be inspired too! Also find it so so cool for you that he's used your videos to learn!! Must be an amazing feeling for both you and him.

[@chrisliepe]

It really is SO cool to be able to learn from him and know that he's learned some from me too!! Mindblowing actually... Knox Hill's perspective is amazing too!

[@D3ADPO3TRY]

OMG, raw thought, just the amount of change that drip drops like this can cause, evolutionary. The human pool is getting deeper. Art is the water we need to wash our genes in.

[@yeah_noface]

infusing with rhythm is such a good way to put it!

[@sarasweightlossjourney1432]

I saw this when it came out live and I absolutely love it. Ren plus guitar equals brilliance

[@danschultz4870]

That looked like one hell of a bus ride.

[@chrisliepe]

I love the ending!!

[@alexiaspaedt-mcintosh5311]

He is just so cool. He floors me just how he can sink in and be in the performance every time.

[@richardlyons7582]

I found that when I started to learn bass guitar, I had problems with the rhythm, my tutor said start singing the notes as you play them, after a little while my tutor said "I see you have been singing the notes" and that my rhythm and playing had vastly improved "keep doing it in the lessons" and I did. I now always sing along when I am playing.

[@ChrisLawton66]

Ren is the first musical hero I've had since I was a teen in the seventies. Time for you to interview him, no? Edit: "it's not about perfection". Precisely! That's why Led Zeppelin is my favorite band.

[@chrisliepe]

An interview would be great!!

[@ChrisLawton66]

@@chrisliepe Agreed! I imagine that you'd have some excellent questions for him.

[@patisan]

I was born in the 80s and Led Zeppelin is also my favourite band. I love all types of music and got into Hip Hop a couple of years ago. Ren is my new hero too! I just FEEL his music and rythm to the core of my being. It's a visceral thing. Absolutely tremendous. This is his time.

[@denisebulgariu964]

One take in a bus!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jaylennard4101]

I feel like his busking skills help him understand what we will like...he communicates and reads the crowd....rem please play a full set live. Acoustic....your supporters friends and fans will support you and follow your vibe. Utter talent and a pleasure every time I listen

[@bpiraeus-p3b]

Those ascending/descending tones done on the guitar are just.... wow

[@duchesserickson]

Love your reaction to Ren. He is so interesting. He is using his voice, his acting and his guitar in such a unique way. The acoustic version is just as cool as the video version.

[@DraGon-ge6po]

What a time to be alive ❤

[@Spivster46]

I can't help but feel some elements of Korn's "Twist" in this song. Using the voice percusively.

[@chrisliepe]

TOTALLY

[@defmonk0]

I feel like the produced and live version of Ren's Genesis is a perfect example of how he adapts his stuff to acoustic so well. It's recognizable, but entirely able to stand on its own without all of the produced content alongside it. It's like he's always thinking in that busking mindset, where he has a second plan for how to effectively do the songs live, rather than just playing the track back.

[@6inthestix]

On the (growing) list as one of my favorites from Ren ❤️

[@gypsysouldier]

You would really like Ren and Sam Tompkins song Blind Eye. There are several different versions but my favorite version is of them singing it live. The one with the best audio is on Music Crowns youtube channel. Then I recommend watching the one on Ren's channel, it's Blind Eye featuring angry car park attendant. It's one of my favorites! You'll have a field day with their vocals. 😊

[@kennethmichael5404]

Acoustic, on a moving bus, LIVE performance, zero engineering. This dude is beyond talented. Some people are born to play an instrument. Some are born to sing. Some to write lyrics. Ren was born to make MUSIC.

[@aimeekeel]

Fantastic reaction/analysis. Love your takes.

[@hancansolo3569]

Good timing, guess im not going to sleep 😁

[@chrisliepe]

haha

[@dianeemanuel8541]

So now Ren is covering his own songs😂 Love this acoustic version. ❤

[@donald1379]

huge fan of Ren....

[@Charyl.w.an.A]

Fabulous Reaction!! Loved it ❤

[@jmcadams87]

Love the analysis! I think you would really like his older song Fire from his Freckled Angels album. It's another style of music in his repertoire but still uniquely Ren.

[@QueenColeBleu]

Since I became a fan and have been singing along with a Ren, I've noticed some changes in how I sing. My voice is still out of shape from years of not using it enough but I sound better, articulate better & I can hear & see more passion. I like what you were saying about his guitar use. I'm nothing like Ren but I can play. I only do so, to enhance and back up my voice. I have so many Ren favorites. This is one of them. Especially at the end 😂 I shoot videos of myself regularly, (just to know what I'm sounding like), but I do the same thing as Ren 😄 I'll be like, "ah shoot, I almost got it right"!!!! Enjoyable reaction ✌️💙🎵

[@riulin96]

Ren just showed us his new favourite song "Kansas City " by Dirt Miller. Its reaaaally unknown yet and deserves way much more spotlight. And I'm pretty sure you would like it ;) Ren has commented there and asked us to show some love. Please spread the word as well, Chris. Would love your analysis to that unique voice

[@HeidiSaid]

This version? Chills.

[@Tessimistic420]

🔥🔥❤️🔥🔥 #Ren

[@pamquick600]

Thank you for this great reaction! I've appreciated each of your Ren videos very much. I believe you too feel something incredible is happening. Ren is Truly captivating. If you have not already, Chris, PLEASE check out The Big Push. Ren's performances in their live busking videos are fantastic (and the two other guitar-playing vocalists are consistently really very good.) Their harmonics in set pieces like These Shoes Are Made for Walking and Praise You will give you great examples of their vocals. Additionally, the whole band is truly dynamite in their live busking-- on the sidewalk! You won't believe the size of the crowds they draw! For you, I suggest seeing The Big Push performing I Shot The Sheriff as a great first viewing of the band. I am 76 years old and have watched countless Ren videos every single day since I stumbled upon Hi Ren about a month ago. I am mesmerized by Ren's myriad talents, his finely honed skills, and his enormous mental perspective which includes obvious compassion as well as some very helpful messages for mankind. (Can't wait for you to hear The Big Push rendition of I Shot the Sheriff. It's mind-blowing!)

[@EtherealFrequency2024]

Awesome!!!! Great reaction and insight. Love Ren’s originality.

[@colinross2592]

Seems no end to this boys talent he is a alien

[@Psyco913]

It would be amazing if you did a reaction to Dirt Miller - Kansas City. He's a relatively unknown artist here on KZbin that Ren just introduced his fanbase to and he's amazing. He's a virtuoso with his guitar and he has one of the most unique and interesting voices I've ever heard. Not only would it be a great reaction, but the guy could really use the exposure.

[@didierblasco8116]

Please Chris > try Sam Tomkins > his ''See me'' is amazing: vocally and ... at soul level.

[@thedogspocket]

I would love to see you reaction to Ren’s Love music part 3 especially for the last 30 seconds or so

[@seagull01-cp8pb]

And what an experience. Thx for reacting🦇

[@enisa_beth]

You should definitely do the live version of genesis, it's phenomenal! 🎉

[@anthonyleeming]

If you haven't already, watch some videos of Rens band The Big Push. Shows another different side to him. They have music videos on their channel for some really good original tracks (such as Dignity, Precious, Why My Woman etc) and there are a few videos of them doing covers whilst busking also.

[@davidkozin]

GOAT Brain.

[@jacks9624]

It's not just about being good, it's about being true. "Good" you can practice, with "true" it's a yes or no...

[@redzwestisbest]

loved watching this channel grow... another great vid

[@NikNovaMusic]

Cool. I’d love to see you do a vocal reaction on Rivals Sons “Dark Side” Jay Buchanan is an incredibly emotional singer.

[@mckalcm7494]

Another epic breakdown Chris... as all-way's

[@billrand4138]

some times what is lost is the actual word play rather than the musicality

[@allybandy3047]

Would love to see you take the challenge, maybe a duet with Ren's video.

[@stevecody9878]

Loved this reaction. Definitely looking forward to seeing you react to more Ren Cheers pal 👍🍻

[@MissMaria1969]

Love your reactions thank you Chris ❤❤❤

[@adude8841]

i dont know if you have this one planned at all, but humble is one i'd recommend you react to. one of my favorites

[@sabijea]

thank you for this reaction !!!

[@chrisliepe]

You're welcome!

[@beldavius]

Fantastic reaction/ analysis! Top notch!!

[@Musiklife.9049]

Loved this, thank you. Also love your voice warm up…my new favourite!

[@BenskiiiEdits]

Great reaction

[@nidaladil4150]

That's so cool ❤❤

[@Dragonartykay]

I love this review. I enjoy Animal Flow, but I think I would rather this version. Ren is everywhere at present.

[@SterlingArcher21]

Nice. Just… nice

[@jeremycasper8686]

Excellent analysis!! Subbed

[@fourcornersofbrighton]

Great reaction Chris! I find it interesting that he walked up the chromatics with Mary Mary. It sound particularly disturbing to me there and I think it's because of have already internalized the music produced version, where all the movement in both sound and visuals is going down. Ren has some absolutely beautiful acoustics, both solo and with The Big Push. Genesis Live Acoustic is spectacular!

[@seagull01-cp8pb]

I would love to see you react to Chinchilla Elements.🦇

[@fourcornersofbrighton]

Another vote for Elements!

[@fangirl6115]

And another vote !

[@kristalcornwell]

Wait does that mean he dropped this without changing scheme chords. fuck thanks for the analysis of that. id not seen that original stream from Ren

[@mariaarmenta1341]

❤❤❤

[@mary.e645]

❤🙏❤

[@freaksarise]

Check out Black Lab's Time Ago. Great edge of break up half dead kind of vibe. Great harmonies too.

[@8ytan]

man's dad is a metronome

[@douglasdog1]

I think I like this version more than the release! Don’t get me wrong, love both but theres just something about this. This is the person I’ve been waiting for to bring me into a new genre of music…I’m a classic rock, metal, “grunge” era guy. This is good music that he puts out. I haven’t enjoyed rap since RUN DMC, Beastie Boys, Tone Loc, Snoop, etc…obviously Eminem. Do I dare say, this guy is the next Kurt Cobain? Not in comparison directly, in the artistry.

[@MissyMedusa83]

Would love to see you react to genesis and the hunger songs by Ren

[@pirada74]

🔥❤

[@leandroproko3857]

You neeeeeeed to wacht The Big Push- Swang song.

[@alanmai5656]

well said brother! i think this verison is better then the vid!

[@redzwestisbest]

it totally makes sense that his favorite two bands are Red Hot Chili Peppers and Rage Against the Machine. Think about what Kiedis does and then Morello does with his guitar and De La Rocha does with his lyrics and flow.

[@dianeemanuel8541]

Weird place to ask _ but please react to Kasey Chambers’ live cover of Lose Yourself. A reaction comparing it to Eminem’s original would be great. I definitely need you breakdown on what she did in her arrangement - beyond deconstruct, invert, reconstruct and wear on stage- to change the emotional impact of this classic. You can tell she loves and identifies with it- but my god she really reinvented it while honoring the original. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@exert2020]

This may sound strange but I get a Bob Dylan style of song construction here. In that he writes in a way which let's any listener put their own melodies over the tune. It maybe unconscious. I can take his songs and move them into completely different places by harmonising over it in a different style. It's hard to explain. Bob Dylan once tried to explain it by saying he doesn't always include the melodic parts you expect to hear next...because he doesn't need to...the listener has already formed that in their head. They give you space to form part of the sound yourself. Other songs by other artists don't always allow for this because of how they add so many layers to the production. They don't allow the listener to fill in the gaps and contribute. I hope that made some kind of sense 😂

[@simonbrown1666]

I am not at m'y late age gonna try and learn to sing. But it dont mean i dont liké to sée someone who is passionné by théière art

[@RB-jf5ww]

This is a 1957s blues song riff with 2020s rap lyricism

[@yuri-ub8kk]

chris you always do a beautiful analysis. many styles and many unique voices. one singer id suggest is blackie lawless from wasp. he is so unique, he uses his head voice with a very aerie soft distortion and then screams on the top of his lungs, while it is so high i cant comprehend how he does it. i cant quite understand it. could you show us his technique? a good song to get an idea is wasp - sleeping in the fire (acoustic). if you look him up i suggest this song, because the actual album versions are quite heavy to listen to him clearly, and any other acoustic performances just... lets say werent on his best days. but if you look him up, "great misconseptions of me" and gypsy meets the boy are a great example. heres sleeping in the fire kzbin.info/www/bejne/rafSiZ94adp9jpY

[@gbud888]

Love this acoustic version. ❤ Have you ever reacted or broke down AnnenMayKantereit ? Would love to hear your take on their cover of Can't get you out of my head

[@puppenbuhnebauchkribbeln1183]

👂🏼👌🏼

[@FlashyLight]

Can you make Kaarija- Cha Cha Cha? The song that was in Eurovision this year

[@pablodm9]

You need to make a reaction to Unlike Pluto, specially songs like Cruel and Dollar for your sadness

[@lucasplowman3245]

Hey Chris! You should do a reaction video to the increasingly popular AI voices videos!!! It’s kinda cool to hear Cornell sing man in the box and Kurt cobain sing black hole sun. It’s not perfect but increasingly interesting.

[@dccorallo]

I like it better than the original

[@chrisliepe]

I like them both, but I REALLY love Ren's acoustic live stuff

[@dccorallo]

@@chrisliepe I agree Both are great but I love acoustic performances so it’s up my alley.

[@mariomaslik]

Chris great stuff as always, just a question. Do you use a variety of mic preamps for your vocal recording purposes or just one preamp for everything? I see you have got Avalon 737, do you own any others?

[@chrisliepe]

I mainly use the Manley Core for my preamp. I really like it because it has built in compression and limiting!

[@mariomaslik]

@@chrisliepe I see, have you ever used Universal Audio 6176? Just your thoughts and opinion for modern pop/rock/metal vocal style, I have a Heritage Audio HA73 and considering an addition of 6176, thank you

[@barking_mad6649]

It's got this lovely off-kilter blues style to the guitar mixed in with the vocals, and yet again this might be a complete mess in less skillful hands, but as usual he nails it.

[@SuzanneO707]

I can sing and dance, but a can't do chords on guitar that well. Which I am just learning. I just do drum beats on guitar. Its got a a reggae beat to me. My musician friends say I do the opposite of most starters. Ren can do the whole gamet. To do all the things at the same time. I think this stripped down version is appealing to my instincts. Good review. Best wishes. Dum, da , dickety da.

[@Nic560]

Damn i didn't know tommy shelby got down like that!

[@LeeannG]

How much do you love b minor? Yes.

[@chrisliepe]

haha... not as much as Em I guess