Vocal Coach REACTS - REN & Sam Tomkins 'It'a a Man's World'

[@Colleen_OH]

In his interview with The Charismatic Voice, Ren explained how he is a perfectionist in regards to mixing his busking videos and said that he spends many, many hours doing so. About 4 years ago, he commented on the recording process on one of The Big Push’s busking videos when someone how asked how their videos had such great sound. His explanation at that time would also cover the process used for this video (minus the reference to the drums): “Line inputs running from each of the busking amps into a H4N recorder. Then the H4N condenser mic placed in front of the amps to capture the ambience of the street. Then another iPhone mic recording the drums (just set on voice recorder). Then mix all that together in post on Logic with some light compression and EQ to make everything pop, and voila!”

[@kellyt5341]

Nice..

[@justinatest9456]

One day many years ago Ren was walking home after busking, and came across this young guy who was singing all alone, with no guitar or PA. Ren thought he was really good, but he seemed uncertain of himself. Ren offered to let the kid borrow his guitar, but he said he couldn't play guitar. So Ren offered to play guitar for him, and to let him use his PA so people could hear him better. That kid was Sam. There's a video of that day - they're both very young with their Justin Bieber haircuts. Sam later left a comment on that video, where he says he used to cry when he watched it, as Ren went through year after year after year of declining health, with no end in sight. They've got a great song called Blind Eyed that they recorded together. Sam is a great artist on his own, his video for his song Time Will Fly is great, as are both the OMV and the recent live performance of his song Hero. But that's a tough one, as someone else will likely fill you in on in the comments.

[@francesdoll4039]

Sam was 16 on that day and Ren 23, so Ren was already sick. That would explain why he is propped up against a doorway. Sam just completed a tour and Ren was home in Brighton for holidays. They met up again. There is a great picture with Ren's arm around Sam's shoulder. During tour, Sam lost his father to S.

[@0x2A_]

I love stories like this. Steve Vai (considered one of the greatest guitarists of all time) turned up at Joe Satriani's house when he was 14 with a guitar with no strings and the strings in his other hand and asked him to teach him which led to a life-long friendship and Steve is still killing it 50 years later. Hopefully Ren and Sam will do the same!

[@SunnyGruenn]

I’d like to recommend you to check another crossover group from South Korea I discovered recently. Its name is “Forténa” that has four tenors combination.(the first crossover group with four tenors). One of the members is a very famous count tenor(His name is DQ Lee and played in lots of operas all over the world). When I heard their very much first cover song “Neapolis” in a competition program, I had a goosebumps everywhere. I’m sure you would like it and I’d love to hear your opinion about their singing. Thank you and wish you a lovely day!

[@라피즈]

Oh, Forténa is my no.1 group😊 Neapolis is perfect harmony. Please check out that song❤

[@슈렉고양이]

😍🤩💛

[@엘쎄븐]

I hope it too~!!!

[@Young-i5h]

Neapolis is Forténa's debut stage. It's amazing!!

[@coffeebecause]

I really love this group too! All members have amazing voices.

[@TRPLD]

I can’t recommend the Money game trilogy (one and three the music live videos, two with the lyrics video, all found on rens channel) enough. They are all three masterpieces. Part 3 surpasses Hi Ren for me. As always great reaction!

[@TehZombish]

You mean, Money Game Part 3 the International Music Video Awards best Video and Director of the year award wining song? I mean, it's alright. 😝

[@TRPLD]

@@TehZombish are you serious? How did I miss that?! Thank you 🙏 seriously! Gonna study up on this!

[@TehZombish]

@@TRPLD yeah, it just happened a few days ago... It was in Ren's insta. Pretty awesome. Somehow they missed best cinematography.

[@googleaccount4159]

Not really a lot for a vocal coach to get their teeth in to in any of the money games.

[@ksenss2513]

It's a live recording of that performance with a ton of mixing done afterwards to make it sound so well balanced.

[@kellyt5341]

And Ren doesn't add crowd noise like the reactor alluded to.

[@iamsquatty]

*ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED* congratulations! Youve discovered new ren friend sam tompkins! Hes great, and has a bunch of other collabs with ren 😊💜💜

[@piwaka50]

Some interesting facts for you Ken. Fast forward to 2024 - Sam Tompkins is currently touring with his own show and recently opened for and performed live with Justin Bieber. Sam's "Lose it All (Live)" showcases his amazing voice. Ren's Money Game Part 3 just won best music video at the IMVA International Music Video Awards 2024, also winning the Best Music Video Director category, as well as an Honourable Mention for Best Cinematography category. MG3 is a story that matches Hi Ren and should be a must watch. Nice reaction. Thanks.

[@tetsumcneil1545]

If ren gave me one week announcement that he was busking with Sam and the big push, I would fly from nz to go watch it.

[@kylefrandsen2665]

Ren says he'll go in after and meticulously (OCD) adjust levels even to the extreme of beat-by-beat if needed - like the moment Sam pulls away from the mic but his volume doesn't fade. Judging from the size of the crowd, I doubt Ren had to "add" a crowd reaction - he may have increased the volume of the camera audio track or something, but that's a pretty big crowd and these two are very impressive.

[@justinatest9456]

His latest live video Money Game 3 is an absolutely stunning work of art. It's teachnically Part in a trilogy, but the other two songs only share a similar theme - there is no cohesive narrative - and can therefore be viewed first without spoiling the first two parts.

[@REN4eva]

I agree that MG pt 3 is stunning but I disagree about skipping over the first two. In my opinion they add so much to the experience of pt 3, that the whole trilogy ought to be watched in order.

[@kellyt5341]

@@REN4eva I get what they are saying, since someone like this reactor does maybe 1 Ren video every 6 months (maybe a little more or a little less) so the one you want him to see next should be one of Ren's best. At the rate he watches them he will get to Money Game 3 in about a yr or so if he starts from MG1. I might be exaggerating a bit about how often he does them but I'm to lazy to look it up, but they a few and far between.

[@PoliticallyPink]

.... although there's no reason to do so, since Parts 1 and 2 are readily available!

[@justinatest9456]

To be clear, all 3 are very strong and certainly worth the tie to see/hear. But if you're only going to watch one, MG3 is an absolute masterpiece.

[@woodywoodman2319]

Its not trickery... its Ren doing mixing afterwards... just another skill he has! If ya knew the song... youd understand him! It's perfectly clear to me!

[@stranger2Utube]

The long wait is over! Ken, your reaction to Hi Ren was one of the most memorable ones! ❤

[@jacks9624]

Both are just beasts. Loved the reaction, please do more of them. Do check out Ren's (live please) duets with Chinchilla

[@mrmidlife2546]

this is exactly what I came here to say. Ken doesn't know, and that seems wrong.

[@wcoasttigger]

Yes!! Please more ren. With Chinchilla!!!!

[@InTherapyMusic]

Came here to say this, has to be how to be me. I’ll give you all my money

[@LeeannG]

Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy I’m so excited to see you cover Ren again and that it’s this busking session!

[@LeeannG]

Ps all Rens live performances are just mixed “meticulously” with volume automation he said. He did an interview with the Charismatic Voice and she asked about his process since all his life stuff sounds incredible

[@paull8722]

Never had that awkward moment I love every bit of street performers

[@auntiethetical]

This is such an exciting time to witness the growth of independent artists, breaking the mold of the old industry restrictions. People like REN, Angelina Jordan, Asaf Avidan, Diana Ankudinova, Teddy Swims, Dan Vasc- who are defiantly doing their own thing, in their own way, using tools like KZbin to bring their vision directly to the fans- and finding genuine success with it. I don’t think the music industry will ever be the same. There are undiscovered gems to be found every day and a viral triumph around every corner. Even Ed Sheeran started out busking as a kid, for heaven’s sake!

[@sarahsmith8780]

#RenMakesMusic #Ren #SamTompkins 🔥🔥!! 🌎🧡

[@leslieballard9709]

Love you. Love Ren. Love Sam. All love from over here

[@TobiiRheaStarr]

Please do The big push - swan song The big push - wade in the water/ Nina Simone/ trouble so hard Ren and Sam - Latch, REN and Sam - improvising around Stevie wonder

[@HydeCharlie]

For Ren and Sam together, the best overall performance is the Music Crowns version of Blind Eyed.

[@cherylrobbins715]

Thanks Ken

[@paull8722]

Check out all ren’s street performances absolutely amazing

[@jjkehrley]

A lot of Ren's music really displays masterful understanding of the proper use of juxtaposition. The lyrics oftentimes spar with the lyrics to create beauty and hope out of darkness and the depths of despair. 🤟😎🤙

[@REN4eva]

Hi Ken , I have watched your previous (two?) reactions to Ren and I’m glad to see another one. And I’m glad to see that you’re back, I hadn’t noticed that. Hope that you are okej!

[@Jinxy44]

Great reaction. I enjoyed it. The “vibe” is definitely a very important aspect of live music. Thanks ❤

[@MikeyPea72]

Nice to see you back down the Ren rabbit hole

[@사랑이-c8n]

l hope so. thanks a lot~~~❤

[@peterveste6976]

thank you for reacting to my favourite artist ever more Ren please please love your reactions subscribed sending big love from the UK ❤❤

[@deportedsouls3165]

The harmonies in "Latch" are awesome!😊

[@Luana6350]

Wow - so nice❣

[@stacie9229]

This song was so unexpected! I love every second of it. I love your reaction, Ken.

[@katrogers28]

Loved this reaction!! And this may or may not have been the case here, but Ren doesn’t always know all the words to the songs he sings and will just riff a bit. 😄

[@icyravens]

There's also the time-honored Blues tradition of "scatting" that Ren leans into often, whether he knows the words or not. 💜

[@katrogers28]

@@icyravens absolutely! Love it 💙

[@williamparrish9954]

please do Ren and chinchilla chalk outlines live also how to be me live and Ren and Edan Nash Humble and Occane

[@WarriorOfGhengisKhan]

It's all live. No crowd reaction added. Ren explained the lengths he goes to in post to get his live recordings sound so good. It's all coming out of the Roland Cube's and captured on an iphone and then a lot of work mastering.

[@wcoasttigger]

Please!! More Ren. Chalk Outlines ren ft Chinchilla is amazing duet. Or ren ft Chinchilla How to be me. Both live. Then check out chinchilla Fingers live for hunger tv. Its beautifully creepy. Vocals are so fun. (and dont miss the pianist, he plays beautifully luve with her). Thanks!! Love your reactions. Am obcessed with ren and all his collaborative works. Thanks again!!

[@alanmai5656]

just posted a link for a original for both these two and its unreal, your reaction is spot on and super fun, hugs all around

[@bkkidd2112]

Would love to see you do more Sam Tompkins too. Amazing voive!

[@Matjo7588dk]

Uh. Sweet. I pretty much always mention this performance when people react to Ren. But most never do. So even if it was not by my suggestion. Happy to see you listen to it. Its really amazing seeing this side of Ren.

[@ginamakescrochet]

❤❤❤

[@dukecunning7046]

Love you Ken and your reactions! Thanks for doing this! Appreciate it! 🙂

[@Av3rageD4D]

Thank you for your time and the great reaction! Much love and have a great day!

[@shellymiller1248]

You should look up how these two met. Wonderful story.

[@robertpetre9378]

Sam Tompkins has a beautiful falsetto and Ren is also incredibly talented when it comes to singing and playing guitar

[@goobydoot]

Nice

[@LSCBooth]

Exactly what you said is true, too much emphasis on 'perfect' voices that are characterless, does not do anything for me, I am from a musician family, and unique voices that you know as soon as you hear them are the best.

[@darlinesly9364]

Ren collaborates with many extremely talented artists, Sam being a prime example. You might want to check out the street performance of The Big Push I Shot The Sheriff/ Road to Zion / Hip Hop The Big Push Praise You Ren Back on 74/ Message in a Bottle Ren X Chinchilla How To Be Me Live Thank you for your reactions from the vocal standpoint!

[@CarinaPiersay]

I have a suggestion. It has had 33 million views in 5 months. It is Emma Kok singing Voila with Andre Rieu’s full orchestra. Emma is Dutch but sings this in French. Truly you don’t need the translation for this to impact you. A lot of the audience sheds tears. Please listen to Andre’s introduction. It really adds so much to her performance. Then once you’ve been blown away by the performance in French look up the English lyrics 🤯. She didn’t write this song but it’s as if it was written for her. Don’t do it for me. Do it for yourself. 33 million views… there must be something there.

[@pirada74]

❤✌

[@williamparrish9954]

also please react too Sam Tompkins Lose it all live

[@astonvillaization]

Omfg , wherevvvvvvv u been

[@barbaralawrence6226]

Love when you cover Ren and his collaborations! I think you'll appreciate Ren and Sam's live Music Crowns Sessions performance of their original, 'Blind Eyed'. Attaching link! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKuappppd8SGqtUsi=yZneQSHORzC_6NST

[@Emilie-one]

I came here to recommend the Music crowns recording of Blind Eyed as well. It is sooo good and worth checking out for sure!

[@DuelerDog55555]

Nice reaction ❤ try Sam Tompkins in Time to Fly live

[@ElleScamp]

Mr. Lavigne, sir, you simply must check out another Ren collaborator - Chinchilla! I think people would ask that you take a look at their duet “Chalk Outlines” (the live version kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWbccn-olNSjm8k) first or check out “Fingers” (VERO Presents: CHINCHILLA - FINGERS Live for HungerTV kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXyYZ4atgqutmsU). Chinchilla combines technique and artistry in equal measure. Always love your reactions ❤

[@jasoncraig3863]

Another one you might like from Ren ( & the Big Push) is; ''I Shot the Sherriff'' Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4TIdKiIapalm80

[@samarafgscvs]

Do Blinded EYED MC and video version. There is a pretty big group of fans there, can you explain giving it fan sound please. I'm still learning a lot about music through the Reactors

[@DuelerDog55555]

Check out Rens Group The Big Push in Praise You ❤

[@67goat]

Not sure if it was the case here, but Ren has said that he will use scat or other vocal tricks when he doesn't know the lyrics to a given line.

[@dottedlinewent]

Please check out more of Sam! He’s opened for Bieber and is a great human and singer!

[@scottcourville7779]

You should do Ren and Chinchilla Chaulk Outlines and Ren and Chinchilla One dance and drink in love! Please and thank you

[@PoliticallyPink]

what? added a fan noise? I think what you hear is the crowd that you see. Or do you mean fan sound - fan that pushes air around? So confused.

[@PriyoSunuDewanto]

Catalyst by weird genius ft pepita, terima kasih teman.

[@marshayoung9387]

Ken, would you please please do a reaction video to Voice Plays latest cover ..Hell Fire..from the Hunchback of Notre Dame ? Geoff is the evil Minister Frolo. He really has expanded his upper range. Geoff didn't want to do it because he didn't want to because he thought the character was too evil to play but Layne made him. You haven't done any Voice Play or Geoff Castallucci in such a long time. Also Geoff's solo cover of Jack's Lament. He is one heck of an actor as well.

[@InTherapyMusic]

Please please watch Ren and chinchilla how to be me- it’s an original by Ren. It’s live and I have never heard his vocals better

[@SonjainAfrica]

🪽🤍🪽

[@scottcourville7779]

They should have told you to check out these three original songs then tell us who sung it better

[@alanmai5656]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKuappppd8SGqtU

[@leighkamp9457]

Just a comment for you.

[@Turntablist_Mk2]

Emotion > technique, don't get me wrong trained singers are amazing, but they stay within the rules too much.

[@Lulabee2024]

I wonder, can the nose you look down get any longer? Its live unadulterated music. Not a highly cultured operatic performance as you may be accustomed to. Nonetheless, you gave it time on your channel.

[@bobbistone8888]

❤❤❤

[@margaretpickholtz8772]

Nice