Pro Vocal Coach Reacts: Epic 'Chalk Outlines' by REN and Chinchilla!

[@TimWelchVocalStudio]

Check out my Ren & Friends Playlist! kzbin.info/aero/PLjpnXxxcRZ9g_ynN_gCfhkD7VpRqD5J7U&feature=shared

[@as7326]

REN X CHINCHILLA "HOW TO BE ME" HAS SUPER TIGHT HARMONIES🔥🔥🔥💜💜💜

[@9madness9]

Agreed but can wait to see Ren & Sam Tompkins - Earned it /Mans World / Falling

[@DaisyKmua]

came here to say the same, he's gonna love that one!

[@BillyVatcher]

Yup yup! That’s the next logical one!

[@cathykasaback3728]

YES!

[@AnneBiebrich]

Yes..How To Be Me

[@garysherwin3316]

I'm 62 and a punk from th 70s but this young man is becoming the most important artist of my lifetime 🇬🇧😊

[@danaclear5630]

Hey. Former punk rocker myself😂. Love a lot of genre REN is one of my current fav’s

[@janmontgomery383]

Agreed my friend.

[@zelenozubi]

punks not dead! woohoo! 😁🤘

[@spruce381]

Mod from 79, that was my musical birth. 89 Madchester was a rebirth, but post 96, new music was only ‘liked’ didn’t excite me, but last Feb accidentally found Ren, he’s up there with David Bowie and Kevin Rowland as a true artist - music before sales. ❤

[@littleraven133]

​@spruce381 I often mention Bowie when trying to explain how Ren is different. Bowie made art. If it sold, that was great, but at the end of the day, he made music for himself. And not in a selfish way. In an honest way. I see that in Ren. He's has genuinely restored my faith in music. I know that sounds corny, it's just true.

[@as7326]

REN "BACK ON 74/MSG IN A BOTTLE".

[@juliestaunton3080]

💯

[@webcrawler2007]

A absolute must see

[@troy9er]

Absolutely!!!!

[@dottiemurray6013]

Yes, def another side of Ren, 🎶 truly one of my favorites , great vocally lyrically ( adding Ren Naughty bars in middle 😉) & visual prob because of my age I've sat in places like that in 70's🤣)

[@MikeyG830]

YES please do 74/MSG in a bottle.

[@as7326]

CHINCHILLA "1:5" , "FINGERS" LIVE🔥🔥🔥💜💜💜

[@catherinerobbins3887]

This. Anything live by chinny.

[@Mhantrax]

Yup. Yup.

[@jonasmandersson]

This!! Really, you HAVE to do both of those!

[@juliehoward9654]

Yep both so beautiful ❤

[@E-d1d3]

Little Girl Gone requiem impresses me more than fingers live does.

[@kymmichelle3477]

The tale of Jenny and screech full trilogy is a masterclass of storytelling. Must be done in one reaction.

[@stacey37m]

and bring tissues

[@littleraven133]

​@@stacey37mso many tissues. 😢

[@nycklmuffins]

Probably best to just invest in tissues at this point.

[@SpaceFox1033]

This for sure.

[@carinmiller9211]

THIS ONE! Seriously... you will stop breathing at the end. Listen to them in the order they are in. Back to back to back. I promise you'll never be the same.

[@iamsquatty]

**ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED** congratulations! You have discovered new ren friend chinchilla! Beautiful voice, and yet another rabbit hole to fall down 😊😁🤣💜

[@kellyt5341]

💯...🤗

[@matildafishes9931]

👍🎉

[@redzwestisbest]

haha. He has a few more. :)

[@jonistidham4278]

😂😂😂

[@Defy223]

Just added every Chinchilla track to my liked playlist, she is something else

[@BrandonWestfall]

"It's such a perfect day, take it just in case." "I scared of being ok, because all things change." As someone who deals with chronic fatigue, migraines, and other health issues these lines always hit home. It's so rare that I gave truly good days it almost gives you anxiety knowing something bad is just around the corner.

[@TimWelchVocalStudio]

💛✨🙏🏼

[@s.wilson5199]

I identify with this comment so much that I actually checked to see if I had posted it.

[@susannetheswedishyarnyhook8562]

Ren literally saved my life when I found him and his music…. Living/struggle with chronic pain and anxiety his lyrics almost tell my story.. A RENegade forever 🙏🏻❤️

[@dulcinea_]

Yes. To everything you said. Such a perfect day - take it just in case. Because you know it can change in an instant. *sigh*

[@shazza175]

I was one of the truly lucky and privileged who got to see them do this live a couple weeks ago at Secret Garden Party. It was stunningly moving.

[@esilabet]

OMG jalous....

[@WanderlustWarrior46]

I'm jealous. I seen a video of it it looked amazing

[@littleraven133]

What am amazing experience. The memory of a life time. I'm so glad you were able to attend. I am happy just being able to see the videos.

[@markmiller897]

You lucky,lucky,lucky, lucky, lucky, lucky,lucky, lucky, lucky, lucky...........ah so jelly!😂

[@catsandcrafts171]

Very jealous... I just couldn't make it down for health reasons and I was gutted! Glad you had a great time :) x

[@StephanieEMT16]

How to Be Me “Live” is one I think you’ll love. She will show you how emotionally connected to him she is. They consider each other music siblings and their harmonies are almost just as good as actually family harmonies, which I think is almost impossible to duplicate. But that one (make sure you do the live version) will also show the respect she has for him and respect for person and the song they are singing about. Enjoy, I’ll keep watching ☺️

[@patriciaobrien6600]

I second this ❤❤❤

[@MysteryWillow.2013]

I wholeheartedly agree with this statement, I love that the two of them can almost tell what the other is thinking as they look into each others eyes and sing. It's magic, I have sang for over 20 years and have had many incredible harmonies with amazing vocalists but nothing ever like these two have, it feels so organic. As someone who grew up singing and playing multiple instruments I envy their abilities, seems like the whole world just disappears from around and its just the two of them. I love how you referenced familiar harmonies because it's almost like they grew up from a very young age bouncing their voices off of one another and finding their own tone, while keeping a very familiar connection.

[@wowoshell]

@@MysteryWillow.2013I… I absolutely love this comment!!! 🎶

[@sarahcornwell841]

Could not possibly agree more! I watch their duets all the time ❤❤

[@obscurelines]

Necessary!

[@patty76]

Here the 48 year young woman from Holland. I worked many years in a home for young adults with psychological problems. I still have contact with some of the beautifull people...and I sent them the music of Ren...and the reaction is most of the time only: " wow'..😊

[@vycariously321]

I've heard this song countless times, and it still gives me goosebumps every single time. The feeling in this one is unbelievable.

[@mattmorrisson9607]

Yeah…me too 😢

[@sarahsloan4456]

Chinchilla = Adele's power and control + Jessie J's attitude and emotional anger 🥰

[@winterlady10281]

Oh, good call on this one.

[@TimWelchVocalStudio]

Yes!

[@murrwill26]

... + a whole load of her own fabulousness.

[@powerbower69]

Yeah here is another ’old’ guy that has been very happy to have found REN. Last year February I discovered Hi REN and listen to him every day, bought his cds. And yes, my faith in musical artistry has returned because of him. Seeing the people react to his music/videos is fantastic. The sheer surprise when they hear him ❤

[@TimWelchVocalStudio]

Beautiful.

[@loadedorygun]

The way they stare at each other in the chorus they do together, knocks me out every time. They’re locked in, and his eyes are PLEADING and she is both taking control and receiving him in a comforting way. The chemistry can’t be bought or taught. It’s magic.

[@sheenabudd925]

I discovered Ren through my love of Chinchilla and her voice. She said he is her soul brother and loves creating with him ❤

[@McLeod2022]

truth

[@Mhantrax]

To me, these two are the absolute anchors of the forthcoming modern rebirth of artistic, humanistic music scene.

[@LadyGX]

Chinchilla is an incredible singer and you will really enjoy her live performances. Check out “Fingers” and “5.1” Also, Ren is incredible at blending with other artists. You’ll really see this in “Back on 74/Message in a Bottle Retake,” His performances with Sam Tompkins, as well as several of the Big Push songs. I’m sure you’ll get a list if you haven’t already.

[@juliem660]

YES!! Fingers LIVE for Hunger TV. LIVE performances for both are spectacular & often spectacularly different than their produced videos. ALL phenomenal... yet a variation. ENJOY!!!

[@woodywoodman2319]

Chinchilla is a Beast herself! Of course she has ties with Ren! He done lot of duets with females and each one is perfect for him!!

[@christianleroy1329]

ren describes post production he manualy adjusts vol level to compensate for drops in audio from head movement [whole days work ] so levels seem level

[@LoutTsu]

Tim you are so interesting and fun to spend time with - the Renegades want to kidnap you and keep you for reactions to Ren and his friends! There is so much great music to hear!

[@TimWelchVocalStudio]

Hahaha! Come and get me, sounds like a fun kidnapping 😂

[@joepineapples1]

I saw Ren and Chinchilla perform live at The Secret Garden Party very recently and I was blown away, they have so much talent, love them.

[@tomivette]

Glad to see a new Ren fan/reactor. I’m 69 years old and grew up with some pretty incredible music by all the late sixties, early seventies biggies. Ren and his entire circle of musician friends remind me of that raw, important energy. I have found so much incredible music created and performed by these artists. Check out his band, The Big Push. Romaine Axisa is a band member and has some great music in his solo career. Peace!

[@Steven90108Runs]

Another cool one is the I Shot the Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop (where he is wearing the red suspenders) mash up by the band he plays in, The Big Push. Shows another dimension to his voice. 😊

[@Dalmen]

I was about to recomment thouse songs. The singing, instrument and vipe is just sick. And the sound quallity for a streetperformance is outstanding.

[@ajclifford53]

Same, love the switch ups in it

[@Skybolt211]

I hope this gets a thousand likes and bubbles to the top. Such great singing, playing and rapping in that one.

[@LHartman-gj7dl]

They call themselves musical siblings, I actually think they know each other so well their voices just know how to meld together like magic! I saw them singing live together the other week and it was amazing (Ren's first gig in 5 years). They both did solo sets and were both incredible. I think they have more musicality in their little fingers than most more well known artists. I do wonder if Ren has perfect pitch, certainly his internal metronome is to be envied!! Really enjoying your Ren reactions 🖤

[@LHartman-gj7dl]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKfRiYGugpmslZosi=PBowZWdoUymA0wjn that's a recording of the live, but you can barely hear them over our singing!! 🖤

[@CamilleJohansson]

@@LHartman-gj7dl❣️Thank you for sharing this❣️

[@intothedepthscoco]

21:37 Even though this is live and one take, only using lav mics, a wireless mic on the guitar, and the natural reverb of the location, Ren has said that he never does anything other then fix the volume in post. He has said in an interview that he can take up to 12 hours working on one video, only equalizing the volume through the whole song, but not changing anything else. This is why it sounds so clear and even, regardless of the in and out volume the lav mics would have. He does this for all his live videos- even busking outside with his band The Big Push. (It's fun that you can hear Chinchilla run her fingernails through the gel in her hair after her first verse) 😊 His videographer friend Samuel Perry-Falvey is a huge talent, as well. They have worked together for years, find amazing locations in Brighton for the acoustics and story, and the filming is really part of the song, too. You will find out more about his talent the more you watch Ren's videos.

[@xzombiex19x]

I'm a Bass player and Vocalist... Good breakdown of the vocals. Ren's raw quality is going to blow your mind.

[@bosbornefischer]

Ren has impeccable accuracy with regard to who his style and his emotive qualities mesh with. The live video of How to Be Me is a duet with Chichilla that is super tight. Ocean and Humble, two songs with Eden Nash are also phenomenal. Penitence, with Molly McKinna, is a totally different vibe again.

[@kevinmclaughlin8975]

Love watching vocal coaches react when Chinchilla starts singing. 😍 And his use of ambient noise is amazing, right down to hearing the light switch click at the end when the lights go off.

[@winterlady10281]

Welcome to Ren! Others have called him a vocal Picasso. Ren calls Chincilla his vocal sibling. ❤

[@vickyknight4461]

Hi from the UK Tim. Another great Ren reaction. He is indeed a breath of fresh air. You’ve already had lots of suggestions, but I’ll add another few in! Some early Ren like, Patience and his song Crutch ft Bibi. Then some fun ones like Power or Bongo Bong by The Big Push. Any of his busking with the Big Push (red suspenders version) or there’s busking with Sam Tompkins and also Chinchilla. Please also react to his other duet with Chinchilla How to be Me Live…you think you had goosebumps watching this one, you won’t believe how the song will make you feel. Thanks again for reacting to Ren. The short rewinds are definitely worth it too, thank you! ☺️😉

[@TimWelchVocalStudio]

Thanks!

[@RayasRealm]

Chinchilla is an absolute powerhouse! Please do more♥️

[@lisabell2395]

Also absolutely loving your reactions and input. You are incredibly authentic, it's appreciated, thank you x

[@beverlywest7627]

My favorite duet with the two of them is "How to be me" so amazing, you will really like the vocals.

[@ElleScamp]

19:12 the commenter you mentioned is so on point and so true for a lot of us - I haven’t been this excited about music in a long time. Chinchilla and Ren are incredible - together they are divine. Love your reactions and analyses, thank you for doing this one ❤

[@Oitsugina93]

Love seeing your excitement for Ren's talent. Looking forward to more.❤❤❤

[@stephenbarr773]

How to be Me showcases the magic the two of them create.

[@Grecianfan1]

I think for most of us, tis not about the vocals, it's about the lyrics. Those whom have escaped , those that are too scared to leave for the fear of the unknown and those that have lost loved ones within the chalk outlines, This is why he resonates with all ages.

[@TimWelchVocalStudio]

Makes sense. Yes, as a vocal coach I focus more on the vocal production, but I try to mention lyrics and meaning more lately.

[@lynette.]

Now try Chinchillas Fingers live and her latest 1:5 live. It's a good start.

[@billinudgelexhaust138]

Ren is not just a musical genius he has the ability to find natural or man made locations with the perfect resonance and acoustic characteristics for the track he is going to perform. Hi Ren (dark closed basement multiple room for reverb and echo) This track another basement small room smaller corridors each end resonance with reverb, One to check out Ren & Sam Tompkins - Blind Eyed Ft. Angry Car Park Attendant concreate car park stairwells etc the whole thing just works even though they were chased out. The trilogy Jenny, Screach and Violet closed alleys high walls open brick area's to narrow corridors and stairwells each change in location a subtle change in the acoustic resonance to go with tempo or story line changes. Non of these songs sound even close to the same if done without the location of the live versions.

[@Shiroar]

Oh I knew you would love this! They’re the best musical “siblings”. Ren has called her his sister from another mister and a female version of himself due to their similar approach to music. For me I think it shows in the fact that they both have that something special that draws you in and demands attention. To see it fully for Chinchilla, check out her live version of Fingers. This song always reminds me that one of the (many) things that makes Ren so great is his ability to know exactly when to be complex, keep it simple, or even use silence to get his message across. He isn’t flexing his guitar skills in this, just playing exactly what is needed with that beautiful guitar tone. And my favourite line in this is so simple, totally devoid of all the clever metaphors that he is so good at using, but it hits soooo hard: “I’m scared of being okay cause all things change”. I think anyone who has been through any struggles can relate to that feeling of not trusting that anything good will last. You can’t just enjoy it because you’re busy worrying about how long it will last and the feeling that will come when it’s gone. And then good days just make the darkness feel so much worse because you remember the light that’s gone… Ren is so special. He keeps being so relatable that it reminds us that we’re not alone. And we will always make room for more RENegades down the Ren rabbit hole cause we all need his light in the darkness 🐰🕳️ I know most people will recommend their duet How To Be Me after this, but I think it would be even more interesting if you react to Crutch feat. Bibi. You’ve just heard Ren be very clean. Crutch will give you probably the most grit/distortion we’ve heard from Ren so far. Personally I am hoping for even more in the future, but I am biased as a metal head 😂 Another interesting one is his busking cover of Nirvana. Whatever you choose to react to, I just want to see you deeper down the rabbit hole 🐰🕳️

[@TimWelchVocalStudio]

Thank you for this! ✨🙏🏼

[@dorsiestevens5508]

I've listened to some good duets. I've yet to hear anything as close to being God given as these two. Sometimes, life is done right, and they are exactly how it is to be done. I'm blown away. They're amazing alone, but together there are none better. Ever.

[@katiecollison6629]

Heard this track so many times & still get goosebumps every time 😏 weather they sing on their own or together it's pure bliss 😉🇬🇧

[@katiecollison6629]

From a 70 year old

[@TimWelchVocalStudio]

✨🙏🏼

[@LisaMagdalenaBardell]

Wow! You are my new favourite Ren reactor!!! So enjoying your detail but how emotionally responsive you are ♥️ Ren comes on to the reactions, I feel sure he will be on here soon to say hi. He learnt his techniques from KZbin voice coaches 🙂

[@TimWelchVocalStudio]

Would be amazing if he stopped by, that’s awesome he learned from KZbinrs.

[@Jadedxx]

They did that harmony thing on purpose. Cannot wait to see your face when you watch How To Be Me LIVE VERSION! So much emotion and harmony. It's about his best friend, Joe, taking his own life. So sad but beautiful.b

[@TRPLD]

Always pumped for a new Ren reaction! Greatly enjoyed it!

[@lynette.]

You can feel the emotion not the autotuned blankness.

[@littleraven133]

Exactly. I feel like most of the life had been smoothed out of mainstream music. It's been a while since artists have hit me in the heart like they do.

[@Cinteck]

This song hit me like a truck when I first heard it, still does. Absolutely beautiful duet.

[@AdamBazille]

💯 ❤

[@rw9019]

Ren is a master at finding environments which amplify his music and recording it live

[@Turntablist_Mk2]

Just like in "How to be me" (live), they choose minimal rehearsal for these duets to keep the rawness of the emotional delivery. Rens sound design choices are part of what makes him unique, it comes from an appreciation of all music.

[@firestone7625]

Great reaction! Loved your breakdown of the subtle changes in tone and pitch quality that Ren uses to express the emotion of the lyrics. Ren has said he studies a lot of Jeff Buckley vocals. I think the trailing syllables and vibrato you talk about in the first verse have a cool Buckley vibe to them.

[@TimWelchVocalStudio]

I hear that, awesome!

[@annatraustadottir4387]

Talking about different vocals from Ren, you should listen to his take on Back on 74/Message in a bottle with rap part in-between. You will hear totally different singing from him.

[@HauntinglyAsh]

“How to be me” with Chinchilla and Ren is a perfect follow-up to this. It is just as powerful and honestly possibly MORE powerful given the story behind it. Another live duet between the two that is so emotionally charged but also hauntingly beautiful with the things they do with their voices together. I absolutely love what you’re doing so far and I’m so glad you stared Ren and led me to this channel and see an interesting perspective I hadn’t seen before! ❤

[@laurentyvangurewitch3940]

Oh, Tim, top 5 reaction/analysis in my humble opinion, and I have heard them all-without exaggeration. You bring a skillful perspective to Chalk Outlines which educates and enhances the listening. As frequent as your interruptions were, nevertheless, you kept a smooth flow which felt very natural. There is nothing Ren does which is not deliberate; nothing he releases that is not topflight and worth many listens. New subscriber and looking forward to your rabbit hole experience. PS- your observation about Ren's one take/live videos is spot on. Music needed a Ren (and Chinchilla). I'm 75 and enamored of this Welsh Singer/Writer/Poet/Actor/Producer/Multi-instrumentalist. Plaudits!

[@TimWelchVocalStudio]

I appreciate this. Thanks so much!

[@justingagnier1394]

I loved when you got excited when she kicked it up a notch at the end there. It’s such a visceral feeling to watch this. I’m not a trained musician but I can FEEL everything you pointed out. I wish I could articulate it. This is my favorite song right now. Ren and her together are incredible.

[@Turntablist_Mk2]

I'm biased, but they are the best 2 voices in the game right now.

[@LoriCrabtree31]

Anything live by Chinchilla will give you chills, girl is beyond talented! The amount of music created by these two artists is enough to keep you in reactions for a year and they still keep creating new music.

[@Barzo7]

New sub, Big fan of Ren and all his talented friends. Great job, thanks

[@bamorgan80]

It’s so heartwarming coming across reactors just starting on the Ren / Chinchilla journey. I found Ren via Chinchilla about 2yrs ago and my mind got blown. So excited for you!! Clear your diary for a few weeks 😂💓

[@VinkDaniel]

Perfectly imperfect.

[@deanweir8458]

"Crutch" by REN would be a great vocal reaction. Also for me too after 50 years, I was losing faith in music until REN gave me hope ❤😊

[@ella_lefttheroom]

New rabbit hole discovered! Congratulations! Yeah!! "Ren X Chinchilla - How To Be Me" next, please please! ❤

[@bethellen1962]

Ren is incredibly talented. A lot of his songs are one-takes for authenticity. He also does most of his own beats and pre and post production. His catalogue is huge and diverse: RAP, rock, soul, storytelling folk, retakes and covers. He had an excellent band called The Big Push that did mostly covers with some originals. I recommend their version of War Pigs and I Shot the Sheriff as well as a couple of originals: Icarus and Swan Song. For solo work: The Hunger, Genesis, The Tale of Jenny and Screech (all three parts) and maybe The Money Game (all three parts). Additionally, he collaborated with Chinchilla on two gorgeous tracks Chalk Outlines and How to Be Me. That’s barely scratching the surface. Welcome to the Ren Rabbithole. Enjoy the ride. Just to clarify, Ren is not mentally ill. He went through almost ten years of misdiagnosis from bipolar disorder to M.E. only to find out that he had Lymes disease. At its worst point, his sickness made him so ill he couldn’t get out of bed for almost a year. He was very weak and severely underweight because he couldn’t keep a lot of food down. In the past two years, he has received stem cell transplants to help repair some of the damage done by having untreated Lyme disease for so long. He is doing much better now though he still deals with Chronic Pain and Autoimmunity that severely limits his diet. He went through Hell and chose to learn from the experience and kindly pass on his wisdom and artistry to others. He is an Artist in the best sense of the word. 💜😊💜 #freesickboi

[@TimWelchVocalStudio]

Thanks for sharing about this, yeah, I read a bit about his Lyme disease. What a thing to go through.

[@cultivatinggrace]

CHINCHILLA! congratulations, Tim! For her best vocals: Fingers Live, Little Girl Gone (Live Requiem), and 1:5 Live. She’s at the top of the best female singers out there right now, and on the come up. 💕

[@lokibrux]

Air brushing the voice is such an accurate way of describing what happens in music today. It reminds me of the argument I have for still mixing with records. Digital lacks those little pops and crackles of background noise. That sounds like a good thing until you remember life has background noise. It's the imperfect aspect that makes those perfect moments. Just like this duet. You'd lose the connection between these two if you ran a studio mix of this. Just a beautiful moment of music.

[@TimWelchVocalStudio]

Agreed!

[@FerencHidasi]

I am sure that was the best duet what I ever heard in my lifetime…🤯 It is really works, THEY ARE SO UNDERVALUED!😢

[@pyewacket24]

The pursuit of perfection is the enemy of excellence

[@Ann-vi5ns]

Exactly!

[@kazpwright]

I'm a new sub... and a Renegade - love love love Ren - You are gonna be blown blown blown (even more) - ps. I'm from UK and we call 'em 'goosebumps' - well, I do anyhow... and I got them at exactly the same place - and I've lost count of how many times I've seen this. Looking forward to your future Ren reactions...

[@gazdoyle7857]

It's actually amusing seeing you being surprised at his range and versatility . I just can't wait to see your face when you realize you've just scratched the surface

[@greendream1908]

I am 60 years old, all my life listening to rock music from 60s and 70s till now. Ren made me love RAP and Hip Hop, he is a modern bard and more... Ren and Dimash are the greatest in todays music. So different the two of them and everyone unique. Dimash is the best voice in the universe, Ren is the younger brother i never had...

[@RadoslavMilkov-o6c]

You should check his busking sessions, his busking with his group "The Big Push" where they do mostly rock and metal covers, Sting and few others. What i can say about Ren is this - Ren is music he is. Ren, Dimash, Lara Fabian, Chinchilla, Asaf Avidan, Angelina Jordan, Diana Ankudinova, Sam Tompkins are the new gods of music go check them all out.

[@bjebel1]

Thanks for EXCELLENT audio QUALITY on your videos.

[@davidterry6155]

I’m sure you will like his acoustic version of Murderer and his band’s Big Push of I shot the Sheriff, he busks sting’s songs as well

[@michelejohnk1598]

And we renegades are back again seeing you react to it and hearing your insights! 😅 Thanks so much for the quality content!

[@Punatik]

Oh my gosh, you are in for a treat with Chinchilla!!!!!

[@elijahmateo7296]

Your reactions are good, you clearly connect emotionally. Don’t be afraid to express the emotions that you feel when listening, that’s not a criticism. It’s a viewer even if I am just one viewer saying it’s Ok, we feel the same things. The combination of your technical analysis and willingness to be vulnerable connects with the people who connect with the music you are reacting to. Keep being you

[@TimWelchVocalStudio]

Great recommendation, thank you. ✨🙏🏼

[@martinehermans6661]

REN’s music/art to me is like a warm blanket.. he knows pain, my pain, everyone’s pain, giving it shape like a sculptor. His humor is uplifting, their’s is. You’ll be meeting his friends too, more than one rabbit hole to explore. His music is healing. I’ve been so fortunate to be invoked, invited to dissolve when I was four years old: la Mama Mia, Maria Callas (still touches me to the core). Grew up in the sixties, music has always been my escape from the pain (started when I was only six) but Ren is from another dimension. One cannot not love him. ❤

[@s.wilson5199]

Ren's use of space (silence) in the beginning of the song adds so much. It builds anticipation while allowing time for listeners to think about the lyrics.

[@TimWelchVocalStudio]

Yes!

[@lisas6388]

The live version of “How To Be Me” is a great song. It brings out the best of the both of them!

[@the-dave-house-project]

Loving the reactions so far and love that you're taking suggestions from the comments. Not surprising that you've managed to get into Ren because he's been dominating KZbin for the past year. There's a few artists/songs that have become staples that almost all reactors are drawn to. 'Take Hold of the Flame (live in Tokyo 1984)' by Queensryche, for example. Geoff Tate was a monster vocalist through the 80's and 90's, and is still pretty impressive today. If I had my way, however, I'd be more interested to see someone finally approach Toad the Wet Sprocket. There's almost endless live performances by them and with three great singers, there's some wonderful harmonies. Hard to choose a place to start there. Lol.

[@TimWelchVocalStudio]

Wow. I used to LOVE Toad the Wet Sprocket!

[@leviking4891]

no, we call them goose bumps , we all get them listening to this,

[@mldkenny]

Goosebumps every time I hear this and I'm from the UK! Loving your channel and style and classy reactions. How to Be Me Live is stunning. Chinchilla either Fingers Live for Hunger TV or 5:1 are too good to be true, she is truly off the scale. Ren's Back on 74 is one of my all-time ( 40 years worth ) favourites.

[@TimWelchVocalStudio]

Thanks! ✨🙏🏼

[@asurman77]

Ren and Chinchilla "How To Be Me" is equally powerful. Loving the reactions as well

[@chrisvaughn4399]

What stands out to me in this one is how they can both authentically connect to the lyrics at an emotional level. It makes the moments truly captivating in the splasher moments when she gets close enough to be heard on his microphone with the harmony. They both have impressive vocal range and the ability to add natural effects to their sound. The little cries as they are pulling away from the phrasing is truly captivating. Matches the depth (and content) of the lyrics very well. Being accepting of their vulnerabilities? They have quite obviously lived a life of experiences far beyond their years.

[@jonasmandersson]

Adding ”Crutch” to the list.

[@tybinegar6308]

This is such an underplayed song of his. Especially under the circumstances. No money. Just a park in the dark in the cold. One of my favorites.

[@KaefShi]

One of my favorites, too 😊

[@kelly4435]

I so enjoy seeing otuers respond to these two for the first time! I haven't been able to stop listening to either Ren or Chinchilla since I stumbled across them about a year ago. Definitely check out more from both artists, the talent and creativity they each have is refreshing and impressive.

[@Starlight0161]

Back on 74 retake - Ren, Chinchilla - Fingers live,hunger tv

[@WoodlandT]

Man I love your reactions. For me, you hit on all the areas of music & performance that I look for. The backing up is great & appreciated. It’s a small detail that makes a big difference for the viewers. You are quickly becoming one of my go-to reactors Eta - I really appreciate your honesty too. I have felt the same way about their initial harmonies in a couple spots. For me that adds to the performance by maintaining the moment. That instant of creation is where the humanity lies. Thanks for just saying it like it is 🙏🏻

[@jasonryan6877]

Not to distract you from the Ren journey. But Chinchilla Fingers and 1:5 are also a must. New sub. Like your reactions!! Keep going.

[@titntin5178]

Really enjoyed watching this with you - lots of insight. Thank you and I look forward to you catching more!

[@cheyneallen7186]

I read somewhere that the vocals were all caught on Ren's lapel mike, and if you watch she gets louder when she gets closer to Ren. She controls her volume with her movements and i think it is intentional.

[@ashebanow]

Definitely intentional, and mind blowing

[@BirgittHGer]

Oh no, she's wearing the same microphone as Ren! Right collar, you can see it at the very beginning, her hair mostly covers it. 🤝🙋‍♀️

[@lindseybriggs2771]

Great reaction! Loved your insights.

[@brucebruno842]

12:15 Those nuanced imperfections are what makes it perfect. The soul.

[@sarahsherriffs168]

Ren is just awesome and so real❤

[@AnneBiebrich]

These 2 blend beautifully in their duet "How To Be Me", which is my favorite of the duets with these too! It is more powerful as well !

[@francesdoll4039]

Know you will love this.❤

[@andersharder907]

I am glad for you, digging down the rabbit hole of Ren, and Chinchilla. Fantastic independent artists. I am an elder man and as you mentioned very happy to find great artist that you don't hear on the radio or Spotyfy. My suggestions are Dimash Qudarbergen from Kasakstan, probably the best vokalist on earth and Dan Vasc from Brasil, a metal singer but with a very versitile voice. Look forward to more reaction videos from you. Best wishes. Anders, Stockholm, Sweden.

[@TimWelchVocalStudio]

Cheers! Thanks for the recommendation

[@salishseamermaid]

Ren and Chinchilla's duet How To Be Me is not to be missed!! Also, Chinchilla's solo work is incredible. Fingers (the live for a Hunger TV version), and 1:5 are both fantastic.

[@mariajoseurizar5093]

The look on your face at Chinchilla’s first notes! I love her ❤

[@thundercut_cyan]

Can’t wait to hear you react to this beauty

[@lucygonzalez-zo5nz]

Thank you so much for continuing your journey with Ren. I love your reactions. Back on 74/Message in a bottle retake.

[@traceymoore6034]

Goosebumps here too 😊