Ren rehearsing with strings for Money Game 3

[@samiecarr1885]

Beautiful...just Beautiful. I have organ failure and 14 other illnesses. Your music has helped me through horrific pain. No matter how many times I listen to money game pt 3 it still hits like the first time. I listened with my mum who is a paramedic and charity worker and we were close to tears. It is a musical mirror. 💖💖💖💖

[@kimmicakes]

Music is my therapy too and I’m so thankful for Ren! He’s wise beyond his years and he amazes me with everything he creates! I truly hope you find comfort from music also! I’m sending you lots of love and warm comforting hugs from PA USA! ❤

[@ChrisLawton66]

💜

[@dlbirkett]

Hope the music helps your journey as much as it did his making it.

[@daniellegotheridge6406]

Sorry to hear about your illnesses.. take care of yourself x

[@kellyt5341]

OMG....my heart breaks for you, I'm so sorry for all of your pain and sickness. 😢 I need to start appreciating the health I have and not sweat the little stuff. Please get better, I'll pray.

[@JustJoJoon]

The cello really elevated the presentation of the spoken word here. The bass of the cello hits my heart like a high note of a vocal. Well orchestrated!

[@thehangingparsiple5692]

Beautiful instrument 👌

[@RefnRes]

I wonder what it feels like when you get called in by Ren to play on a song. Then you find out you're rehearsing for Ren to unleash a masterpiece like this and you know it all along while the whole world doesn't have a clue. The anticipation I would have throughout, this is like ultimate work fulfilment.

[@kellyt5341]

And one of the violinist only lost a bow out of the deal which Ren quickly paid for. She was a trooper not even flinching while accidentally getting rained on. 😅 It truly was a masterpiece and I feel lucky to watch a star finally getting recognized. He is my 2023 artist, no one can touch him in his musical artistry. He is literally the total fricken package. From singing, rapping, instruments, writing, beats, directing and producing.

[@NecrosisBandit]

There's NOTHING like working with your fellow artists during a rehearsal... The concentration, slight delusions from practicing over and over again, quickly speeding through some portions and finely tuning others...it's just amazing how much work gets put into something and the execution is only a breathless second before it vanishes. And those moments can almost never be replicated the exact same again. And no matter what, all of it is still ART 🖤

[@bryden72]

I miss music so much. Ren kind lit a tiny flame in me. Miss it when everyone zones out, and your all in that moment, truly noting like it.

[@clarissathompson]

@@bryden72 omg same! I realized the other day that I haven't been in a music project in 7 years. I need to do something!

[@Dennis-en9qy]

beautifully said ❤ I miss it, it's almost been 20 years since last time.

[@loveisgreat750]

@@Dennis-en9qy 👏👏👏🧡

[@manuelper]

People wonder how Ren pulls off those amazing one takes and it has to do with repetition and hard work. The performance becomes natural once you can do it backwards and forwards with no effort. Hard work pays off!

[@steveeccles1341]

Absolutely love this glimpse BTS. Previously I would just witness a highly polished and perfected video which is amazing but seeing how it is constructed is a privilege. I can’t believe how much of a Ren fan I have become in the last 9 months. I am in my 60’s and the last time I was this infatuated with an artist was Ian Dury, another wordsmith that was a genre bender. However, Ian Dury just composed the lyrics with other musicians providing the music and as we know Ren does the lot. I am loving this journey and can’t wait to see where we go next. I hope the next few months aren’t too arduous for you Ren. Good luck.

[@LuluThinking]

I loved Ian Dury's lyrics too, poetic at times. And that music! 🙂

[@Silkytoaster]

I too am in my 60’s and the last time I was excited by an artist was Cat stevens . But Ren is on a different level than anyone I have ever heard of . His humanity and humility along with such a talent - I am in a state of awe and appreciation .

[@SoZen08]

O, yeah! I see some similarities now with Ian Dury! I had forgotten about him... Thank you for reminding us of him.

[@jinllechenlas-blueslategin7884]

Yes I nearly used the word, it really does feel like a privilege

[@CaLlamaty]

I love this BTS! Those strings give goosebumps EVERY TIME. 👏 Beautiful!

[@A_Tizzy]

Recently heard you weren’t doing so hot right now Ren. I just wanted to let you know your such an inspiration to all of us. From your extreme talent to your awe inspiring strength and persistence to keep going. You’ve touched millions of people around the world despite all the challenges lifes thrown your way. Top of the U.S charts coming soon. I know it 💙

[@tracyannpardue1530]

Praying🙏 for healing, and comfort. Thank you Ren ❤

[@PlymouthLad76]

Ren is in medication trials until February but has taken some studio equipment with him so can keep up on his good days, I've also read that there is more pre finished work to come out before the end of the year 🙏

[@A_Tizzy]

@@PlymouthLad76 thank you for the clarification. I wish the absolute best for him. I hope these trials will help him in the long run.

[@thehangingparsiple5692]

Thoughts and prayers are with you Ren. ❤🙏🕯️

[@finnfan33]

Agreed, top of the US charts coming in 2024! 🎉❤

[@sarahloveslyrics]

The way your mind works is beyond genius. The string component in this track is 🔥

[@VocalCitizen]

I'm a fellow traveller... Severe spinal stenosis and degenerative disc disease, chronic SVT, an ileostomy from acute colon failure... the Money Game is real. Since 2016, I've been hospitalized 42 times and have had 11 surgeries. All with gleeful vengeance in my positivity. My daughter recommended "HI REN" to me, knowing I'd relate. You're a delight, Ren. You've beautifully captured the wretched journey of chronic pain and illness. I thank you.

[@grategorbony]

I feel you & I'm sorry!! I was born w/a rare genetic mutation that has landed me in more cross country hospitalizations & surgeries than I like to admit, total chestwall reconstruction, heart surgery, esophageal surgery, totally cut open from my neck to my tailbone bc of my back, kyphoscoliosis w/DDD, & I too decided to give up my life to travel, visit a foreign land, look for my place to lay it all down & give up fighting w/o losing my smile or love of life. 15 surgeries I'm on, several of them necessary to save my life, others necessary cleanup of past procedure failures, some bc my body overheals, my cells don't know when to stop calcifying bone breaks or healing a tear in my throat, they'll keep laying down new cells 'til my throat has closed itself up. Idk how deeply I'd have appreciated Ren w/o knowing of his journey--I'd have dug his music, regardless, but he gives a voice to his suffering, something a majority of us wish we could do ourselves, & it's relatable, not knowing if tomorrow I'll hurt so bad I can barely move or O2 is so low I can't go further than 14' from my O2 concentrator tho other days I look like a healthy, young person, for all intents & purposes (tho I'm far older than I appear), & autoimmunity isn't unfamiliar either, so it's nice to see someone whom understands the hurt, & expresses it openly, rise to tbe top. I wish you many more years of travel & positivity!! ✌💛🐿

[@SuzanneO707]

Thank you. Best wishes.

[@strive4impact]

Sending prayers and healing your way from the Rocky Mountains of Colorado.

[@ceekayy79]

Man I wish I could read their thoughts the first time they heard what they were playing to

[@rebekkaaiden2145]

I hope you do more with strings in the future. It gave me goosebumps when they were introduced in mg3 🔥

[@bryansilverstein4975]

Agreed! I also like their role in Seven Sins.

[@tomivette]

I have such a soft spot for this. My daughter has been playing cello for about fifteen years and I weep whenever I see and hear her play. Such a beautiful instrument.

[@SuzanneO707]

It is. So weepy, but true.

[@supertuscans9512]

I know the feeling, my piano teacher used to weep when he listened to me playing.

[@SuzanneO707]

@@supertuscans9512 Lol, I was very afraid of musical instruments, then a friend who has been in bands from a teen, handed me an acoustic guitar and an electric. I had no knowledge of chords and all that, I just went with the flow. And didn't over think. He was quite charmed, if a little bit weepy.

[@GarnetJ]

The strings were gorgeous!! Added to the cinematic quality of the song and video. Adding “classical composer” to the never ending list of your talents 🎻

[@dbmyrrha]

These strings are so beautiful, they bring me to tears. Ren, you are genius, and I will never stop saying it.

[@serenamizuki3960]

Love seeing some behind the scenes. Such a beautiful song, a work of art. Your music is going to leave SUCH a mark on this world Ren. Truly like no musician has ever left before 💜

[@clairepickin5928]

Great to see behind the scenes of this epic masterpiece! Seeing a genius at work is always a privilege...

[@Mancjorot]

I love and respect the whole concept of MG3, but when the strings came in, my mind was blown. Such an iconic song that will become timeless and in the future our children will say "You need to hear this song from Ren" and we'll just chuckle to ourselves.❤

[@dave.james007]

Dedication that's what need ,if you want to be a record breaker ♥️

[@samgallimore6758]

This is just gorgeous. I really respect the effort Ren puts in to perfecting his craft and the amazing musicians that make music with him.

[@sorryformyenglish2778]

Please, do not disturb! Genius working ❤

[@shaynamatthias]

nothing like an intimate string orchestra to pull my heart out through my throat

[@LoutTsu]

Love seeing the BTS bits. Thank you for sharing!

[@admi1191]

The strings are beautiful. It's like the sound of the sea... So melancholy... ❤

[@clg3239]

The genius at work 🙌

[@AnitaMc2]

"Cool.... yeah... we're good." Really!?!? Good!?!?!? How about amazing? Fantastic? Brilliant? I did not expect strings in MG3. I listen to so many different types of music. Rap is my daily "go to." One day, I'll feel like classical. The next, rock. The next, metal. Sometimes, a mixture of folk, country, pop. Since discovering Ren, I just listen to his songs and feels like I get an element of all in one musician! Phenomenal!!

[@DonnaMaddox-hj4dd]

Those strings! Sublime when paired with your spoken word 💙

[@belgand5555]

Oh gosh Ren.. I guess if we can make you cry during livestreams more than once a week, I guess you can do the same.. every single time.. thank you Ren!♥️🎶♥️xx

[@pigwag]

Love it so much. Please release a full song with the strings ❤

[@alloralou4722]

Gorgeous strings, beautiful. More behind the scenes!

[@JohnGatesIII]

Good to see the HARD WORK that goes into something like this. A peek behind the currents every once in a while reminds us mere mortals that you ARE just a human being in the end.....Brilliant and a Beast, but human none the less.

[@kaayde]

Spitting fire while conducting the strings 🤘

[@kevinmundis1281]

My daughter (10) has been playing Violin for a few years now. I can’t wait to share this with her. Love the strings.

[@SuzanneO707]

This is the bit that got me, and my 16yr old daughter's ears were wiggling. Our family have separated now, the music we share will always be there. Always the constant, thankyou for being there.

[@christinastramiello9737]

Love seeing the process, it’s one of the many things I appreciate about Ren … his sharing these snippets.

[@CHRISYBOY88]

Love be seeing a genius at work your a legend definitely a gift to the people pleas continue to take care of yourself love to you keep up the good work ❤❤❤

[@shanchan8247]

Excellent Ren, much love! 💗

[@pauletheringtonbeattie7451]

Strings and Ren...sublime cocktail. Gorgeous arrangement. Just perfect

[@rivernuri]

As a strings player, i really enjoyed getting to hear this strings-forward clip. Thanks for sharing it.

[@HaroldFordy]

Genius with strings, it doesn’t get better than that! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@breann_]

The strings, man....they evoke such strong emotions.

[@TashaBryanRENegade]

Absolutely genius. Money Game would make the most phenomenal theatre production. The chapters, the horrors, the truths. Ren, you're exactly what the world needs. A modern-day Shakespeare, BardCore. In it's finest form for the 21st century. It's a Ren-aissance after all.

[@DonnaPoynton.]

Ren you are Amazing,sending love ❤❤❤

[@lauraw2402]

Love this!!! The strings are just so damn good in this

[@thomasangela97]

The strings are amazing ❤

[@nixpuk75]

Beautiful and incredibly moving. The expressions on the faces of the musicians were spellbound. Thanks, that was so lovely. And great to see what the people on strings look like, too

[@NoraMorgan]

So amazing to see this!

[@adrienne1958l]

Truth be told when the strings come in , right then , Rens acting reaches a new height and I am mesmerized . Loved that he shared this .

[@Studio_234]

I think he is likely so concerned with their time that he is floating through just his parts and really dedicating himself to those unrehearsed moments with the accompaniment. It’s a sign really that he holds their talent in a higher regard than his own. Or that he has his part nailed already and his regard is for their time. Both show humility and respect to his fellow artists.

[@brookeluder]

The strings are gorgeous! I'm so impressed! A poet and a composer! Such talent!

[@distractjen]

I love these moments. Thank you for sharing some of the process behind your art.

[@srenasymons3941]

Hey Ren, I was in a Taxi this morning and the driver was listening to some grime and I mentioned you to him. I'm in Bangor Wales, been following your door journey with your music a good while now. He's from Menai Bridge area and remembered growing up with you and Joe and people. You got all the love and support of your old buds up here proud of you for making it.

[@erichburger1935]

Everyone did such an incredible job. BRAVO!!!!!

[@heatherg7057]

Money Game 3 is such a masterpiece. Fun to see some of the massive amount of work and practice that went into making it. Genius at work. Love you Ren!

[@CatR666]

Chills down my spine ❤ Beautiful ❤‍🔥

[@misscat6375]

Gotta Love how much depth classical instruments can give to the spoken word 🙌 🎶🎻great look into behind the scenes and process 🤗 hope you're giving yourself permission to enjoy some well deserved time off and rest Ren 🌻🌿💟

[@rexrogers1859]

Thank you, Ren! I love seeing your process. Peace

[@rammie1976]

the best thing about this is watching them watch you. and feeling the music. your an inspiration to us all and so deserving of all the praise your receiving. i still think your best is yet to come and i cannot wait.

[@juliethorne8050]

That cello though. It's so moody and fits the lyric like a glove. I absolutely love this tune!! Peace and love, Ren. Hope the upcoming treatment works well! 💚

[@jossoaktree]

Go Ren !!! Congratulations, brother !! ☮️

[@theherstorychannel]

That violin playing the previous money game chorus refrain is just.... *goosebumps*. Absolutely stunning ❤

[@Caseyd1966]

Thank you for giving us this glimpse into your rehearsal. Those strings are so beautiful - especially the cello. Conveys so much emotion. Love them on 7 Sins as well (obsessed with that song - a masterpiece)

[@Tinkerbell9332]

You are the only reason i get on KZbin! I can't put into words how much your work means❤ You are my absolute favorite!the definition of an artist! I'm second comment!!😁😁 I've gotten to know most of your music and your story pretty well now and I just think the world of you!!I hope everything is well in Canada! Much love!❤ You give me company when it's too quiet. You're my zen Ren! Seriously, thank you!

[@NixyRose72]

Thank you for these peeks inside the machinery.... would love a peek inside that genius mind of yours, but I'm afraid I'd be completely lost. I'm too dumb to keep up with the fucking creativity and intelligence that flows through your veins. I bet if you donate blood it comes out golden and singing lol. Seriously, I'm just awestruck watching you work and hearing and seeing and EXPERIENCING the finished art. You are amazing and I'm glad I'm around to see you break the rut that we've been stuck circling like an ant death spiral. You breathe new life and hope into our brains and maybe we can all stop fighting and figure out a way to fix what we've been steadily destroying. At least make a decent start and set a good example for the generations to come. Here's to the future and teaching our children to use their heads for more than their Instagram pics! 🥂 ❤ thank you Love and hugs, Nixy

[@M8OFMINE]

That sent shivers down my spine. Incredible!!!

[@danperry7019]

A true genius and what an amazing song. It’s fabulous to see the workings and creative process that goes into making this work.

[@melissawinstead8848]

😍 oh my heart...You all performed together so gorgeously!!! (😲 even in the practice session!!!!) 👏👏👏👏👏

[@andreawhiting5501]

This is so beautiful, I love how the Money Game riff is carried through all three songs, and different in each one.

[@eamonnlaverty6431]

obviously, I love this, as much as i love all your art, thanks Ren

[@lorihutcheon5363]

For some reason I simply broke into tears with this! What a precious gift we all have with Ren and his circle…just beautiful💝

[@Themagicunitato]

Goosebumps, every time. I'm such a sucker for strings, especially for cellos. I started playing the violin a while ago and I have to keep myself from buying a cello too 😅

[@Seaglassandsandcastles]

Thank you for posting this Ren 🙏 Took me back to my memories in orchestra.. I miss playing so much ☺️

[@cecilyshea444]

Such an important part of this song... amazing.

[@kirstymitchell1703]

I am in awe that you remember all the lyrics ...as a singer, i have to have lyrics with always. But BIG love REN 🙌💯

[@kimmicakes]

Absolutely love you Ren! Thank you for being my therapy! You’re wise beyond your years & I’m here for all the lessons you can teach a 55 yr old lady! ❤

[@fugithegreat]

Brilliant choice to back this with a string quartet.

[@Singlespeedjo]

Incredible. Thank you for sharing this REN. ❤😊

[@andilisten]

You are an amazing human! Thank you for sharing yourself with the world💜

[@kimmchenry4383]

Well this gave me chills, amazing work Ren ❤ Thanks for showing us a glimpse behind the scenes, love it !!

[@J-Vasa]

Getting to see behind the scenes or a rehearsal is sick. I’m a film student and know how much work goes into productions, but you and your team always make things look so seamless so we don’t even think about it 💜❤️💜

[@warmfuzzyfeeling]

This is amazing to watch. Thank you for sharing your process! It moves me as much as the finished video.

[@jonistidham4278]

no matter how many times i hear this portion, chills and tears....soooo soooo good

[@grategorbony]

Nothing more hauntingly beautiful than strings, they quite often jerk my tears. 💧 ✌💛💫

[@silversurfer8278]

Not surprisingly, Ren is word perfect on his lyrics, without notes, during this rehearsal. Kudos to Ren and the string quartet.

[@carlahelin5203]

All your hard work and rehearsal paid off big time! Masterpiece!

[@foxxyphoenix]

The musicians did an amazing job. Super cool to see some behind the scenes footage. :D

[@MashaT22]

It’s nice to see the faces behind the sacks! Love the behind the scenes content. Ty!

[@annette7258]

This is truly beautiful music. So good. Thanks for sharing some behind the scenes stuff. Now we know your not just magically popping masterpieces out of nowhere, but you're magically working on them for hours then showing us the product of your hard work and wizardry! 💜

[@CherylAwh]

Wow this was so cool. Thanks Ren for sharing this little peek BTS with us. Much love.

[@BeccaleemarieBleu]

❤Ren, you’re spoiling us! I love BTS clips, watching how you bring your music to life is so interesting. Thank you❤

[@duchesserickson6038]

This is my favorite part of the entire performance, sends chills up my spine every time I hear it.

[@supertuscans9512]

These musicians are great but there are two absolute stand out geniuses in this piece. Obviously Ren himself and the other is Charlie the pianist whose performance is truly breathtaking in part because the timing and rhyming changes are so damn complex.

[@danielbeard7045]

I could only IMAGINE the feeling you would get playing alongside Ren, and witnessing his magic, before the masses see it 😍

[@prismonthethehorizon5793]

Ren, you're a gift to the world, modern day storyteller! I reckon even Shakespeare would have appreciated this!

[@megaemz5901]

Much Love REN x ✌🏼💚

[@NategoesOnline]

Didn't think it was possible, but these BTS and raw moments add yet another dimension to Rens artistic range. Love em!

[@Steve_W27]

Wow 😮😮 grown ass man brought to tears whenever I her this last verse and that rehearsal version was just something special!👍👍👍

[@anthonyainsworth142]

This is probably my favourite part of the song! When the srings kick in the chill's I get 😢👊 perfectly done!! Full respect Mr Ren!!

[@sammyd8860]

So fucking cool to see this - the preparation, the dedication. So nice to see the musicians behind the masks - and very cool to see females being represented. Loved it !

[@dawn56667]

This is beautiful ❤ I get goosebumps when I listin to it. The timbre and tone of the strings set the tone for the story. Or that's how I feel. It just gives me a reaction eveytime. Thank you Ren for your diversity. For your love of all music and for not staying in a box. ❤❤❤❤❤❤you continue to makes us feel and thats why we love u so ❤❤❤❤❤

[@daniellegotheridge6406]

That made me tear up all over again! There is something so remarkable in your lyrics Ren that touch the soul... and then those strings bring musical emotion and creates perfection. Thank you x

[@joygraver]

My favourite part.. love hearing it a capella ✌️