Completely LUSH!!! American Rap Videographer REACTS to Ren "Money Game 3" for the FIRST TIME

[@rebekkaaiden2145]

An absolute masterpiece. I feel like I’m watching the rise of an absolutely legendary artist. Also Sam is officially the GOAT 🐐

[@juliestaunton3080]

💯

[@jacksmith4460]

I would say that is because you are watching the rise of a legendary artist, its really something special

[@spomenkachekerevatz4848]

Yup 😊

[@G02372]

You are

[@patriciacloix71]

Pur chef d'œuvre REN génie talentueux brilliant unique artiste complet 😱💖👍👏

[@thundacracka77]

As a kid that was put into private school, piano lessons, academic pressure, into corporate business early... This hits home way too hard. The metaphor of realizing a taste of wealth, then failing or hitting a wall, then thinking about what's important and making that fork-in-the-road equate to a trigger. Do you continue or deviate. Absolute art. Absolute brilliance.

[@furyiv]

Thank you for sharing! This clearly hits home for people on all levels and in all moments in their lives. Phenomenal.

[@sunnywiz]

Are you ok now? love/concern

[@catsandcrafts171]

I didn't get private school but I had fierce pressure from mother to do well academically and 'get a good job'... climbed the ladder, nervous breakdown at 35. Now 55, only ever been self employed, running small businesses for maximum fun/not much profit and never been so happy :D

[@ckinahan1]

@@catsandcrafts171 love that. My nervous breakdown was at 40. Left my job, obvie, now 50 and trying to fight up and out into the world again. Turns out getting work at 50 after a 10 year hiatus to sit next to your 34 yo dying husband, is irrelevant in today's world. I send you every wish and hope and manifestation of success with your business. You're inspiring! Thank you! 🤗

[@redangel169]

This left me speechless. “Only when the last tree has died and the last river been poisoned and the last fish been caught will we realize we cannot eat money.” -Cree proverb

[@sleepyskin]

Fellow Aurora fan?

[@tRexArmXtender]

If you'd like this proverb in put into music, give 'Aurora - the Seed' a shot. I have a hunch you already know this gem tho 😊

[@AnotherFacelessDigitalNoOne]

The lorax approves this post ❤

[@McCroyd84]

Ren said there was 1 cut that they had to make because of the water at the end. They only got 1 shot at the rain.

[@matthewcollins5451]

Oscar, Academy award, Tony, BAFTA, Mark Twain. Give this man EVERYTHING

[@jmccullo12]

I just realize when they made the camera roll around when he spins the globe he reaches up and messes up his tie so he looks disheveled. Perfection!!

[@Singlespeedjo]

Joe E the look on your face made this my favorite reaction so far. I can tell that you just felt this whole work of art in its entirety as you watched it. I keep calling Ren and Sam’s work masterpieces…. But they keep outdoing the previous, so I need to think of a new word lol! Brilliant work from Ren, Sam and everyone else involved in this production. And of course A+ reaction Joe E. See you live tomorrow night😊😊🎉❤

[@joeesparks7]

I agree SingleSpeed...I don't have enough "great" vocabulary words to describe it! I couldn't close my mouth😂😂😂

[@pauladdison7152]

I use Dynomentric. Yous can have it if yous like, 😂😂

[@barefootalien]

I like Grandmasterpiece, myself. xD

[@MegsD79]

I feel like we all watched history in the making! This was like nothing I've ever seen even in musical theater. Mind blown. Ren is just different and we are all in on the secret of how creative and talented Ren and everyone around him is, the whole world will start finding very soon. ❤❤❤ I'm so proud of him because he never gave up on life and he never gave up on his dreams!

[@joeesparks7]

Its that never give up spirit that got me too MegsD

[@robmarar]

@@joeesparks7 Did you watch the Knox and Sam interview yet? There's only one cut, the pan around the back of the wheel chair. You got that one right 😁. Everything else was a one shot, the 1st part had around 8 takes to get the right one, but the shot with the string section was a True One Take, because with the rain machine getting everything wet, they'd only get one shot at it.

[@amyaeschbach3581]

Also check out Knox’s interview with Ren from Saturday. So interesting to hear about tricks with the gun etc. you inspired me with this. I mean Ren genius. Like a movie. But I got emotion watching your face in the 1st run! Jaw on the floor hung open throughout! It’s like you knew you were watching a masterpiece. I will never tire of hearing you react and explain. And were so captivated by the camera work! Bravo Joe E

[@woodywoodman2319]

​​​@@joeesparks7​Bro... ya need to see Money Game pt3 Official After Party... an Outstanding BTS documentary of sorts... featuring Knox Hill, Shot by Wolf Johnson! Loads of Great video... including a birds eye view of the ending scene from the catwalk!! Plus loads more you'll enjoy!

[@tanyawilliams2973]

He’s definitely a student not a victim

[@ckinahan1]

Joe E!!!! I have watched 20 reactors react to this video and I have NEVER seen these first 3 minutes. In any version, from anyone. Am I hallucinating?!

[@JeffSparrow87]

Because he was recording his reaction during the premiere. That's why there was a count down before the main video😊

[@JasonTurner-uk9rk]

Knox’s video has a clip of him taking a pic of the camera rig while he was there…. It spins by remote control I believe

[@andrewadam9544]

imagine Rens utopia vision where humans worked together for the benefit of all rather than individuals looking out for themselves, maybe if we ever reach that particular goal, a switch will be pulled and the remaining massive % of the human brain that we cant ever access will become available to us, imagine what the human race could accomplish when that happens ? ...hopefully we all survive the cliff edge that the world is hanging off just now

[@ckinahan1]

I'd love it if we could all just be voted off our respective islands and sent to go live on another one, all of us together, the wise, the caring, the empathetic, the artistic, the kind, the intelligent, the smart (at whatever makes you remarkable and we all have something though not everyone uses it for good), the mindful, the colorblind, those who are free from judgemental ideologies, the funny, the storytellers, the musicians, poets, writers, inventors, doctors and scientists, dreamers, even the sick, unemployed, marginalized, forgotten, persecuted, prosecuted (bc Australia rocks, so why discriminate now? Plus, the former president of the United States is officially a convicted felon. But he's not invited.), dog lovers, cat people, tall and short, young and older, thin and less so, depressed and happy, male and female, rich and poor, educated and not. All the people who have love and hope and faith and trust, that good will prevail if we just stick together.... I want to go to there. #renegades

[@CirTap]

I was asked to visit a history museum that day and declined with: "I'll be watching music history in the making." I can't wait for your interview with Sam and to see your awe when he reveals the various shots. 😊 I won't spoil here what I learned from Knox' interview with Sam.

[@joeesparks7]

DUDE THIS!!!!! Music History!!! I watched the Knox Interview👊🏽

[@silmarileldanna]

That was definitely Ren in the countdown. Aside from his singing that way of playing the guitar and his bracelets are clearly visible. You absolutely have to look at Knox Hills' reaction to see some behind the scenes shots and how they set the lights. Aaand... As usual, but even more than usual, Ren is a great actor. Also Knox Hill said Ren had only one suit so the rain scene ad to be perfect in one go 😱

[@atwellorama]

Yeah, Knox gives up some nice BTS nuggets in his reaction!

[@jameslitzinger6932]

Wow! I thought it was Viktus or someone with arm tattoos, playing in the countdown section. I also thought the guitar style was not Ren, please correct me, if I'm wrong on that. I'm just giving you my first impressions....

[@silmarileldanna]

@@jameslitzinger6932 wow, now you're making me second guess my first idea... 😱

[@jameslitzinger6932]

@@silmarileldanna Oh, you might be making ME second guess my first idea... 🤔

[@jameslitzinger6932]

I saw a later video, where he had his mates over, visiting him in Calgary, and I think he said Kai was actually doing the countdown guitar playing. (Think I got his name right...) That countdown was dope!

[@Freezythree]

Check when his tie and top buttons become undone, seamless and complete misdirection. So great

[@MsLynned]

I could not wait to see your reaction and professional take on this. I feel like Ren and Sam just gave us a master class. We get this incredible masterpiece and Rens commentary on our world today. He always makes me think and want to be better.

[@LexiB-f3s]

Yes! And I also came here to thank Joe E for the breakdown. I *love* when reactors watch the whole thing through in one go then watch a second time to pause and talk. It’s just a great format and I appreciated the both reaction + intellectual reaction. Lol 😊

[@aroma101524]

Can’t stop watching ren. Every song he does is so so good and his story telling brings so many feels to the songs

[@robingayle68]

I watched Ren's interview with Knox and his Livestream. There's only one hidden cut in the shot of "Jimmy" in the wheelchair because they needed to move the lapel mic so he could remove the jacket. The rest is one shot. Brilliant.

[@adrienne1958l]

Oh Joe, we all know what we just watched, so I'm just going to say thank you for your technical perspective, and your reaction. You were me . I am not joking from the heart pounding count down, to the pearl clutching, jaw dropping, to the awesome hand over the mouth moments. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you . Sooo much fun !

[@janeblacket-darkroomdivaph5865]

We will discover that Ren will be one of the most important artist and voice for decades.This video was done in one take.. it took a few before Ren was happy.. he is a genius. There is a behind the scenes video mentioned below that you need to watch.

[@joeesparks7]

Just for accuracy...there is one cut behind the wheel chair. I interviewed Samual Perry-Falvey on this channel....I am such a fan

[@Courtneyp85]

Yes! You get to see the crazy camera apparatus they used for those spins.

[@donowen5889]

Notice where the globe spins around inside him. The world revolves around him is a beautiful shot

[@shazza175]

You with your hands clamped hard over your mouth was all of us. 💯

[@matthewwilliams967]

Joe you don’t even need to say a word, your facial expressions and body language during the first watch through was an emotional rollercoaster. If anyone ever wanted to see what falling in love looks like without a word you absolutely nailed it 👏

[@JosieC2011]

Great reaction. Thank you for letting it play through before you commented. This is true ART. Ren is in a league of his own!

[@TobiiRheaStarr]

This was epic!! Seen it so many times already. Rens singing at the beginning is absolutely beautiful! And Ren in a suit 🥵🥵🥵 The only cut was the wheelchair at the end just before the rain bit. Ren confirmed in his live earlier 🖤

[@dawnpatterson8708]

This is EPIC.

[@joeesparks7]

DawnP ur the Truth

[@cradlegrl]

A brilliant masterpiece. I can't believe I am lucky enough to be here to witness Rens brilliant mind and talent. I am just blown away!

[@Meowziez]

Best reaction!!!!!!!!! Your face beamed all our feelings. Epic.

[@Jesslovely1992]

Thank you for the wonderful reaction once again Joe E! When you said you weren't ready earlier this week, I did believe you, but didn't expect to see your tonsils the whole way through!!! HAHA It's okay, it happened to all of us! You rock man, keep it up!

[@StormySunshine]

So well done!

[@joeesparks7]

I appreciate it StormySunshine🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@tracycrook2574]

I just love your expressions they are priceless ❤

[@SoullessGingersnaps]

Exactlyyyyy💚🤗🍀

[@memyselfandi36]

We all get to witness a man beyond his years and on the rise to greatness...who else does this kind of thing? Hes so unique

[@jonhayward2243]

Knox has a shot in his reaction of the camera rig that does the spinning.

[@sensaidoom]

Just knew how excited you would be watching this. It is amazing.

[@molecute]

Your *face* when this got started was exactly as good as I expected after watching the original!

[@angelb-oo7ob]

How 🤯 were you…honestly. The behind the scenes video was 🔥….loves from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🫶🏻🥰

[@marcel1416]

Just saw some behind the scenes clips on Knox Hills reaction, and I think they used a Arri Trinity steadycam/gimbal (or something similar to that). It's a game changer and can produce some really nice choreographed steadycam shots like seen in this video. The magic is, that the head on the steadycam itself is a motorized gimbal and can be controlled by an assistant camera operator standing at a monitor, who then takes care of fine tuning framing or does those nice 360° turns. The Trinity has been used a lot in the movie "1917", which is famous for the long continous takes.

[@garrettm1813]

Those BTS clips also showed some of the lighting, which you can also see the reflections of on the globe. I believe Know said the lighting was dynamic too (changing which lights were on throughout). Wild.

[@JulieAiken]

Joe E! Your reaction is priceless! Thank you. (You're a part of my Ren journey and I so, so appreciate it!)

[@joeesparks7]

I'm glad u are enjoying this journey❤️

[@kielia727]

I don't think this had anything to do with Jenny and Screech? This was the story of how a rich man with political and corrupt power got to where he was. How all of us are caught up in the same cycle of striving for wealth, striving to be better than our peers instead of working to build community and connection with each other and all that resides on this planet and the planet itself. We live in self made isolation as we continue to always want more. We turn to drugs and alchohol instead of each other. We destroy rather than build and we lose ourselves in the process of that destruction.

[@ianbirchnall5672]

Add to that, Screech died at the age of 14 and shot by a policeman, this Jimmy is 45 when he appears to take his own life. So I think the name is coincidence

[@JonnyHendrix]

@@ianbirchnall5672 I don't think there's any coincidence here as Ren has not used the name Jimmy before, to my recollection. Janny was killed by her boyfriend Stevie. Screech was killed by an officer named Richard. There's no Jimmy in that story.

[@kielia727]

@@JonnyHendrix Screech had another name but I can't remember what it was. I'll have to go back and find out. Maybe it was Jimmy and that is where he got this idea ?

[@triggerhappysound]

@@kielia727 His real name was James. Never Jimmy though.

[@JonnyHendrix]

@@kielia727 ah you are correct, his name was James, and his mates called him Screech. He grew up fatherless, in the care system, and died at 14, so definitely not the same character! 🙂

[@nthebushes]

Great reaction, again! I love the technical breakdowns you do. It's a different perspective from all other reactors. Ren said, in his live stream after the premiere, that there is one cut. The cut is when the camera passes behind the wheelchair. They planned for that cut, because they only had one shot at the water. Such a great artwork. This is not a song. It's a one-man-show! What a message!

[@allybandy3047]

Love that instead of the chorus he gave us the REAL rain, rain, rain a storm it comes our way.

[@SIRAssassin888]

I love how your having a videographers gasm, well deserved for REN and Sam.. this is their best work yet

[@ceg2235]

Excellent reaction! Ren is a prodigy. A lyrical, musical, theatrical anomaly! It's truly so exciting watching him evolve! And Sam's camera work is off the charts! This is a masterpiece!

[@alexiaspaedt-mcintosh5311]

Incredible video! Was so excited for your take!

[@joeesparks7]

I'm so happy we all got to watch together😁👌🏽💯

[@TinaGregory-qv3dt]

Master piece oh my God

[@Lynds77]

19:48 NO CUTS AT ALL ❤❤ REN SHOWED US ON TWITCH

[@krikat3485]

The audio in this is also outstanding. My favourite moment is 10:22 when the bottle drops. Of course the camera work is outstanding, too. And so much falls on Ren , the performer extraordinaire. Well done lighting, audio, videographers, all. Congratulations! ❤️

[@LS-ku9jx]

Yes!! I love the sound of the bottle dropping and all the other little things that make it clear we’re actually hearing it performed live. Ren, Sam and the whole team really created a masterpiece ❤️

[@barking_mad6649]

Agree, the audio is beautiful.

[@NCE051]

I loved the video, and I love your reaction/breakdown. The first watch, how you were just in awe, hand over mouth, was exactly how I felt watching the video. I cannot wait to see your video with arrows and everything!

[@HiTekCowboy]

I'm definitely here for a Joe (2 e's no Y) Pt 2 reaction to Ren's Money Game Pt 3. I love learning from different people and your expertise that you share in your reactions is eye-opening and appreciated. thanks!

[@puppenbuhnebauchkribbeln1183]

Love to watch your excitement - I had this heavy heartbeat at the countdown, too... A perfect artpiece, choreografie, symbolism, timing - the technical skills of the team and Ren's high level theatrical performance, not mentioned his BEAUTIFUL music, sing voice and lyrics - next level...and a lot of to think about....👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🩵

[@chrisparti]

Watching you reacting to this masterpiece made me tear up... The expressions on your face watching it were so precious and showed the awe and reverence you immediately felt for it.. Amazing work by Ren and Sam, the concept and the delivery was overwhelmingly brilliant... I am truly blown away by this piece

[@pistolpete501]

You're nearly crying with joy. Brilliant reaction to a sensational piece of work from Ren. 💣

[@River0akes]

This is the reaction I’ve been looking forward to most! Let’s goooooo!!!

[@seagull01-cp8pb]

I so agree. When I realised just how good the videography was.👍🦇

[@alexiaspaedt-mcintosh5311]

Your reaction was everything! Made me so happy!

[@joeesparks7]

Thank u Alexia...I couldn't stop holding my chest lol

[@brandymoran9646]

The excitement and awe on your face through this is such a joy to watch! I was so excited before I even started watching your reaction!

[@cheetara32]

This is more than music, more than art....it's unadulterated genius ....oh and your FACE during the countdown... 😂❤. Love your reactions...

[@TheEverydayPoet]

Your energy and emotions were contagious; I could hardly shift my attention from your face. If you could hone and harness that expressiveness, you'd rival Ren's actor skills. I'm glad Ren's fans are treated to worthy reactions like yours, and I'm glad to be included. Thanks Joe, from Jo

[@dragonflydreamer7269]

Just noticed the lighting of the young Jimmy being bright and the silhouette for the father speaking to him being dark. Reminds me of the hope being the light in 'Hi Ren' and the darkness being the doubt as well. If this was intentional it was amazing...

[@katrogers28]

Best reaction ever! So fun to see someone who can really appreciate all that is happening and share it with us!

[@erichburger1935]

I would rather chase the bar of Rens art over the bank roll. There is nothing anyone can say, Rens work does all the talking. MasterPiece!!!!

[@karenmccabe2167]

Brautiful reaction❤ Ren said they had to make a cut when the wheelchair was turning before the rain bcs they only had one suit and couldnt risk ruining the entire shoot if that part with the water didnt work out.

[@TheRealBrianP]

Joe E with genuine amazement at what he was seeing and hearing. Great work brother.

[@kimmchenry4383]

It's amazing I love it! It's the third time I watch it so far, catch something new in the video every time.

[@puppenbuhnebauchkribbeln1183]

Rain rain rain rain...😔👌🏼 Ren did another MASTERPIECE and his garden will grow hysterical historical 🥹🙏🏼

[@norahdenovan8658]

He is a talented genius, a beautiful golden soul, the nicest guy you will ever meet. What can he not do? He has been through his own he’ll& look at him. Peaky Blinders meets Shakespeare. He should be on the world stage in lights. I also really believe he should be shown in schools. Someone like REN comes along once in a generation. Are we lucky or what !! He is helping so many people Love you man❤

[@malesavandyke8422]

❤brilliant videography! You’re gonna love this! REN’s a genius

[@Giggirl]

The bit where he sits down in the wheelchair without looking is amazing 😳

[@djtidy01]

This whole masterpiece with 1 small cut. Absolutely epic piece of art

[@Dad-JanieWorld]

The way this was shot. Should win some award, Grammy, Oscar whatever it’s called if KZbin has award show.

[@cathykasaback3728]

Joe E, I was sooo excited to see your reaction ❤️. I saw the premiere but I was at my office. I got so emotional watching with you. Thanks for letting it play through first!!

[@tonyhunt4250]

Thought you were going to have a heart attach. Epic video!!!

[@Ph4n_t0m]

what the heck?!? How did I miss this premier??? Dang... I wrote in the chat during the premier "Joe E Sparks is gonna have a heart attack at the videography" - You were on my mind for sure! Let's goooo

[@joeesparks7]

Ph4ntom I know the caffeine had me on verge of a collapse 😂😂😂

[@Ph4n_t0m]

@@joeesparks7 same dude. Same! And after the conclusion of the Money Game treasure hunt... I was shaking for a good hour... I would LOVE to see your reaction to that!

[@seagull01-cp8pb]

Watching it with you Joe E gave me chills. Thank you so much.💕👍🦇

[@theguywithabow]

I've written 20 tracks, and along comes Ren with a string arrangement that holds more emotion than anything I can imagine...he's such an inspiration...

[@BarberMidnight]

Those strings tho. like i have watched this so many times since its release and those god dan strings make me cry literally every single time. This more then anything else that Ren has released, That Sam has filmed is literally the defintion of a masterpiece

[@joshuawiedenbeck6944]

Knox Hill said they had a camera rig where the camera was mounted inside a ball and they could spin the entire thing 360 degrees. One continuous take. Edit: He also said they were changing the lighting as they went.

[@willyjoesal2741]

I couldn't wait to see and hear your reaction and breakdown of the camera work. Awesome job as usual. I was not disappointed.

[@watchtowerdragon7098]

I think that Ren has recognized the reaction video community and knows that it will boost within, which is an introspective acknowledgement of his own impact on this KZbin money game...

[@coach_dbucnev]

Joe! Greets from Cologne!

[@luckygrace5422]

I love watching you watch these videos. The excitement in your face is like a kid on Christmas morning😊

[@celinel9750]

How many of us will be impacted anaugh by this masterpiece to make change on our daily live? We all apllaude Ren but how much are we cuting off the money game? I do, and I will, buying from local production, quiting all the amazon and walmart of this world, not changing my phone befor it's realy need to be change, buying drift close and furniture as much as I can. Funny how all those little thing are good for the environement as well. More money in my pocket.. to be able to help other who are in need. At the end of my game I'll have nothing left but God know's I'll be happier. Peace to everyone 💐

[@joshcoe4319]

I love how you appreciated the song and didn't stop it just to engage with the audience as a metric. You're awesome. Keep up the good work.

[@kali9850]

Thank you so much for the great reaction! I love learning about this aspect of the videos!

[@jenniferfoster1692]

Love your reaction! There's only one cut, when the wheelchair is wheeled around to reveal the stringed instruments behind him. That's it. Mind blowing, right?! There's a whole behind the scenes on the making of this video.

[@williambell6611]

I fucking hate plays and musicals, but I’d be first in line to see anything Ren & Sam would put out.

[@Mikes5276]

You were my first go to reactor just for your love of the video making process.❤ Amazing work by Ren!

[@katstephenson8493]

I can't believe I missed your reaction to this! Ren even composed the orchestral piece to this. Sam is absolutely blowing minds with his talent.. Love your reaction.☮️💓🇬🇧

[@Veronika-c3o]

I absolutely love your facial expressions and body language when you react to Sam and Ren’s work ❤

[@thechewatson]

After watching that I had to come straight here to see your reaction as I know you gonna love this filmmaking

[@coleeg69]

Ren doing the chorus "rain rain rain" like in the other ones, but without singing the rain rain part because it's raining... so clever!!! What a video like a freaking watching a movie or a play like 1 take let's go ren!!! What??! Beautiful shot at the last segment.

[@thomasgrimes8669]

Out of all the reactors, yours has been my favorite so far. Your face said it all. When I watched the debut, I went from sitting back to sitting up. By the end , all I could mumble out was fuck. I just sat there, jaw to the floor, taking in everything I watched.

[@gwynethzen77]

Oh I just love your reactions!!! Especially to true ART! ❤❤❤

[@jasonstewart3996]

Can something like this get a nomination at something like the Sundance film festival? It's a serious question. I would really like to know because this is like a damn movie. It's a true masterpiece. Sam gets better and better at shooting these and Ren what a story. He truly is a bard

[@Zyerhod1]

Your reaction has definitely been my favorite. Your excitement at the videography and just being in the moment as each emotion washed over you was.... *chef's kiss*

[@Jason-Taylor]

Love how completely captured and invested you are in the art that you’re watching! You have a true appreciation for what’s before you.

[@mintihar]

Love the enthusiasm. Ren and Sam. John and Paul of our times. Can’t wait for something Beatles influenced.

[@kathybrown6763]

❤😊 I waited to watch it on Rens channel first. I knew when I saw it you was going to flip your lid.

[@AndaraBledin]

It's all physical, and nearly a one-shot, with a single cut when going behind the chair. Ren is obsessed with them. He says he wants to direct, but in my opinion, he already does. You can see a bit of the behind the scenes in the vid Knox released. The camera itself rotates; it's a super-impressive rig. The real meat will be the BTS documentary from TheWolfJohnson. Truly, props to everybody involved.

[@sammichvonpotato]

Your expression during the first watch-through was EVERYTHING 😂 Pure excitement and joy - fantastic reaction!

[@SaraShadowSpirit]

Joe E. Watching your reactions are an absolute delight. Ren & Sam are absolutely legendary genius incarnate and your face hides none of the awe you feel and it’s an honor to take each journey with you.

[@belgand5555]

Just an amazing work of art!♥️