REN-FEST! Vocal ANALYSIS of "Money Game" parts 1, 2 and 3!

[@DocHogan]

It seems like no one talks about this, but.... as skilled as Ren is at so, soooo many things, I think his true *talent* is an _insanely_ phenomenal sense of *escalation*

[@ignoblesavage5559]

I've talked often about his sense of dramatic tension and timing. It packs extra power into his already powerful lyrics and delivery. It's not always about the pauses, but the pauses are a part of it. It's usually about his manipulation of pitch, intensity, and volume that gives so many of his songs their extra power while the lyrics CONNECT us to them.

[@clikb8]

Absolutely agree, the escalation within his prose builds both energy and intensity that leaves the listener almost holding their breath in anticipation.

[@Nayz13]

So powerful, I hope he doesn’t change with fame/ money

[@michaelbrock4659]

Insanely phenomenal, exactly. Right on point. Hi Ren.

[@marylreddick]

We need some thoughtful escalation. The world is fucked.

[@bunyipdan]

Ren uses poetic pauses like a sculptor uses negative space....makes his live/one take performances absolute masterpieces

[@lisavalentine8877]

totally agree; I love the way he isn't afraid to use silence to help make a point

[@Goober-o6p]

What a great what to explain it. Love it 👍👍

[@joshuadunn2]

Abruptly cutting off the string quartet, long pause and maintain eye contact for seriousness, use of narrative aside to draw the audience in, asking us to place ourselves within the shoes of this man. Now, as Jimmy goes to the table...we see there is a gun, and there is a long ominous silence as he picks up and proceeds to load the firearm. I think this particular silence might carry the message of the whole song. You're Jimmy and all you've ever known is success, but you never got the love you needed. Now you're broken and beaten, but at least you're rich. Now you're picking up a gun. What is going through your mind right now? What questions are you asking yourself? What do you want? What could have been different? How much did any of it really matter? Silence, when used deliberately in live performance, can pull you into the story and encourage the audience to ask questions of themselves.

[@TheBorderRyker]

Exactly right! Very well put. 👌🏻🐷

[@G_Demolished]

He needs to work on his folding skills though. He rolls everything into a ball. 😂

[@chiefaberach]

Excellent reaction as always 😁 Shout out to Romain Axisa, who played guitar for 183 takes of MG1. His album, A Wonderful Thrill was released yesterday & it's excellent.

[@kamodius]

"..if you manipulate the data then the lie will sell itself." Ren is a treasure and a genius.

[@gilanafaye]

that line gives me chills every time.

[@spruce381]

It’s Goebbels - tell the lie often enough and it becomes people’s truth.

[@Tcrror]

​@@spruce381The fact that people can still justify supporting Trump, and the GOP in general, truly sickens me.

[@derpymouse1959]

"An idiot attributes philosophy to his own enemies" -George Washington@@Tcrror

[@LordOfTheYam]

I could sense that during that moment she REALLY wanted to pause and comment but restrained herself lol

[@KIBICKE94]

This guy is in his own league. Playing the piano, doing this live in a quasi one-take, acting like a professional, while the music accompaniment played is all written by him, piano and string quartet. Mind-blowing

[@braca977]

Lyrics too.... Perfection 👍💪😃

[@rebel_130]

He's an exceptionally talented pianist, love his cover of RIOPY's I Love You, just beautiful. He's just so skilled at sooooo many things

[@lisavalentine8877]

A couple of weeks ago I was listening to one of your more recent videos & it rolled over to HI REN. That was the first time I'd ever heard of Ren, and I spent a few hours after your analysis jumping down the rabbit hole and listening to everyone's reactions! I'm obsessed with Ren & The Big Push & discovered Chinchilla... thank you.

[@annaberkley7575]

I also discovered Ren through this channel. I've been down the rabbithole almost 2 months straight now. I listen to Ren daily now. At least once in the car, and I usually watch a couple of reactions when I've got some free time. I haven't heard a song yet that I didn't like. Which is very unusual for me.

[@spaz_chicken]

One thing I've always noticed about him is his ability to keep time. I mean he's so spot on. Even the bat hitting the ground is on beat.

[@GreyfauxxGaming]

Im pretty sure the bat running along the bars, is in the same beat as his vibrato just before it.

[@supertuscans9512]

The rest of the band Queen ( who were all incredibly gifted song writers and musicians in their own right,) always said that Freddy had a metronome in his head. I think Ren has the same gift.

[@clikb8]

The song losing it really allows this phrasing and timing to shine

[@coreytravisbean]

Yeah i actually played a metronome in some of the pauses and the ones I tried he picks up exactly on the beat of the metronome.

[@JoeYo77]

I wouldn’t call yourself a bad business women, actually the exact opposite. You’re a brilliant business woman! Your honesty and authenticity and the fact you never short your viewers makes them keep coming back. Also there are enough viewers for you all to get your views and subscribers. The fact you plug your “competitors” channels just shows you’re as real and honest in real life as you come across on line. I love your channel for those reasons along with your knowledge of music of course.

[@NixyRose72]

50-year-old broken woman here. Got ill at 40 with autoimmune and connective tissue and pain disorders as well as a resurgence of mental illness that had been under control before the grinding everyday pain....I was heading up. Now I'm broken and broke, and I can only lie here in my sick bed and wish I had all those moments back. The ones where I wished away the boring moments until breaktime, vacation, workday ending, waiting in line etc.... all those pain-free moments that I just wished away without even hesitating. What I wouldn't give for ten minutes of boredom without pain. Who cares about money as long as you have enough. quality of life isn't determined by how much stuff you have, but by how much you can enjoy your life. Stuff is so overrated. When my son was in the hospital battling leukemia, I had to fight my agoraphobia just to get to be by his side. I fought through my own body and mental pain because my 26 (at the time) year old son was battling for his life. (He's two years in remission now, thank God). I had to fight myself to be able to be by my son's hospital bed every day because I was broken. What I wouldn't give to be able to just go like a good parent and be there without fear for myself, just fear for him. What kind of mom is that way? I did it, I fought through it, but what I wouldn't trade to be able to have done it without the internal battle. People don't know how to savor the time they have. I know I didn't. And now, after a decade of pain every single day, there's little left to enjoy. I savor the time spent with my son when he visits. The time with my bf when I'm awake and he's not working. But the time in between, if only I could have the pain-free time back, I'd never complain about being bored. I'd write a book, visit my mom, go to a restaurant, do all the things that I was too busy to do before because i was waiting for something better to do. What a waste. Here's hoping the brilliance in Ren's message reaches society and they actually hear it.... before it's too late, and like the mold in the petri dish, we consume ourselves to death. I hope this isn't as garbled as I feel like it is. Sometimes the meds make me unclear. Bless you all and enjoy all the in-betweens. You'll miss them later. ❤ I love your reactions. Thank you 😊

[@breadwarandcircus]

Elizabeth on 2: "The piano is so beautiful" Money Game 3: "Hold my beer"

[@MichaelCRush]

LOL I had the same thought.

[@xyz-yf2kr]

LOL

[@gregschindler184]

Dude, hands down, BEST comment!

[@StevelandCleamer]

The way he didn’t have to sing the chorus in MG3, but used his surroundings, the story, and his acting is truly unbelievable

[@stevendoyle4522]

And if you listen the chorus to the Rain Rain Rain humming from MG1 and MG2 is played by the strings...and of course the actual rain falling :)

[@markjones6747]

That was beautiful, and the use of the string instruments. Perfect!

[@murtaghj]

Good point, well made x

[@ThePloppy]

I'm 51 years old and it seems to me that roughly every ten years or so time brings about a switch in music. The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, hair metal in the 80's, Nirvana and grunge in the 90's, and so on. It might be my age but the 2000's and the 10's didn't bring about much of a revolution other than more technologically sophisticated means to record and present your art to a bigger mass of people without searching for the record deals, and doing it on a massively lower budget in your home rather than a traditional studio would cost. But now, here's Ren. I started this with The Beatles, 1963. Sixty years later Ren is doing stuff that, to me and 1000's of others, is quite different from other artists. I could write 50 lines on how he differentiates from others. Just some words, then... Innovative, intelligent, provocative, very talented in several mediums, thoughtful, respectful, respectable... I don't have all day. He might just be the new hope for music in this generation. I left out a crucial word. Inspiring. Every huge band or artist that ever existed was the most inspiring for their generation and generations to come. I Think Ren could accomplish that.

[@NewView638]

Knox Hill is a reactor that can pick up the bars and literary context while he is watching the video the first time. Watch his Ren reactions and Ren interview. He does his own music and albums as well. I would love to see a conversation between the two of you.

[@seagull01-cp8pb]

He he! Hearing you say Ren has got you more into rap than any other artist is a very relatable comment for most of REN’s fans💕👍🦇

[@ptourang2]

Oh Elizabeth your responses to Ren's work is just delightful to watch ! Seeing and hearing this through your eyes and ears brings me to laughing and tears . Yes he is my very favorite bard , storyteller and human being ❤

[@braca977]

This is so awesome. His song "SUIC!DE" is so painful and beautiful. Give it a listen Elisabeth !!!!

[@elevown]

probably already has- she mentioned in the live stream info she deep dived MANY of his songs. She isnt the sort of reactor who saves all songs for the channel- she will just do a few.

[@Ark_knight0]

Or the title song of freckled angel

[@FooDogDat]

A double feature with 'For Joe' would be great as it is live and a continuation of the end of 'Suic*de.'

[@woodywoodman2319]

One hundred and thirty second this!!!

[@erichburger1935]

It's More like we've seen 50. With Ren and KZbin reactions, what I think most of us are looking for is to share the experience. Especially with Ren, he puts so many musical surprises in his music and videos, as well as the messaging in most of Ren's material. It's so relatable, he has truly locked in on what is lacking is the vast majority of today's music. I think we all just want to share in the experience of having our minds blown.

[@Chrispyliz1]

You can only personally experience a first listen once. It’s fun to see someone else’s first too. See if they react to the same parts as you. It feels almost as exciting as your first time listening.

[@gilanafaye]

it's so cathartic to go along with someone else's emotional ride as they experience something that deeply impacted us. i have reactors i watch because they're so raw and expressive. i have reactors i watch because they have a technical expertise that gives me greater insight. i have reactors i watch because they catch deeper meaning to the words than i ever could. it's much like the sum is greater than the parts, we have a heightened experience when we embrace multiple perspectives.

[@TheSkootenbeeten]

Okay. I have both upcoming videos added to my queue. To say I'm excited for these premiers would be a monumental understatement. I know these worlds have collided before - but Elizebeth & Ren will never be two 'worlds' I will ever tire of colliding! Now to get some sleep and look forward to a new day.

[@Ph4n_t0m]

Careful with the use of the word 'colliding'... hahah... ever since "uninvited" it's taken-on a... cheeky... interpretation ;P

[@TheSkootenbeeten]

@@Ph4n_t0m in that sence, I'd be okay with 'colliding' with either... or both of these individuals... erm... *runs away with an increasingly reddening face*

[@Ph4n_t0m]

@@TheSkootenbeeten Shhhh! I'm still at the office and you're making me laugh out loud and now everyone's lookin at me like "Ooh, I wanna know what's so funny!" Uh-oh, here they come...

[@AlSnoopsReid]

​@@Ph4n_t0mOh yes! You're not wrong there.

[@DuaneCavill]

Love Ren .A we were in Brighton visiting my daughter, the busking group heswas in we’re playing.I asked my daughter if she wanted to watch ….No.As we walked away I said “ you never know in a few years they might be famous “ 🙄🙄

[@biodorkus]

There's not too many videos of this length that I will watch, but a Money Game trifecta? Absolutely. I need to find time to watch your interview with Ren, but I look forward to it!

[@Glimiril]

The Expressionist Ren. First Album I bought in a very long time was his Sick Boi. I love your love for music and expression of being human. I especially love the recognition of the perfect imperfections left, but also your ear and brain and how you treat it like a meal to be savoured .

[@welovecheshirecats4557]

An hour of The Charismatic voice=awesome An hour of Ren=awesome An hour of Ren and the Charismatic Voice=double awesome!

[@xaxscratchxax926]

I held onto every minute, barely realized it was over an hour. Wow, Elizabeth and Ren!

[@WanderlustWarrior46]

Did not see that time go by

[@jasonbuckley4118]

As Awesome is a Concept i think it would be better to the power of awesome. Awesome^Awesome or Awesome*Awesome

[@andrewsears16]

Awesome ^2

[@joergojschaefer3521]

Ren seems to me like a storyteller from Elizabethan times, I'm actually always waiting for him to appear in a Shakespeare play at the Globe Theater...

[@BadApple4Life]

That's why we call his music bardcore! I am so insanely happy for Ren getting the number one spot on the UK charts!!! Well deserved 👏

[@rogerstarkey5390]

He could perform this at the globe.....🔥

[@joshuadunn2]

Ren would totally be a bard reincarnated.

[@bodyfarmbrat]

Ren is 100% A Bard.

[@adelbertomuggler372]

Could easily happen

[@jeffwilson3205]

I don’t think there is another vocalist with a: so many tools, and b: such a wonderful ability to use them in exactly the right way at every moment to serve the art he’s making. Brilliant.

[@EntropyGaming84]

Look at the History of Shell, the oil company, and how it came to be, Rens breakdown of business economics is essentially that (without going into arms and guns, although I wouldnt be in the least bit suprised if they were)... Amazing!

[@scc6454]

I like watching multiple reaction videos to learn and hear what my ears have missed. Elizabeth is my favorite. I never heard of Ren until her "Hi Ren" reaction video. It is amazing (and well deserved) how he has blown up! This series of Money Game gives me hope that Ren won't be ruined by fame.

[@Lightmane]

Can't wait for this, Elizabeth. Ren inspired me like no other artist has. He's the reason I actually got back to working on my second book. I hadn't written anything in over a year, and in an interview with 'Rosalie Reacts', and someone else, he said how he wasn't motivated by 'the outcome', but did what he did because he wanted to do it. The moment I heard him say that, there was some kind of shift in my brain, and just like that I was writing again, and now I'm almost done writing Book 2, so I'm still hoping that you'll check out my narration sometime. You've been an inspiration for me too, as I love how you break down the music; especially 'Hi Ren'.

[@Ph4n_t0m]

YES!!! First, a huge "Wooo hooo!!" to you for getting back into writing! Second, totally this! I also picked-up my pen after years of having stopped. Ren did something to my brain... kicked the dust off it and just woke me up again... Well done again Lightmane - be you, uninhibited

[@Lightmane]

@@Ph4n_t0m Yep. I hope he realizes all the good he's doing. He's affected a LOT of people with his art, and his personality, and his thoughts about things. He makes me want to both 'do' and 'be' better. I can't say that about too many people.

[@Lightmane]

​@@Ph4n_t0m by the way, is there any chance I can get you to listen to some of my story, as I've narrated it on my channel. It's all in a Playlist, so you should have no problem finding it. If you aren't interested, that's fine... but if you like Fantasy, you might enjoy it, especially if you're a fan of D&D : )

[@strangernightfire9618]

it is important to understand that daddy is a symbol of our whole society what we are told in school, in movies, form the news media, this auful dad is one we all have

[@syyneater]

You couldn’t hide your appreciation of music and artists if you wanted to. It oozes (in the best way possible) out of everything I’ve watched you break down. It’s like we’re going on the voyage of discovery with you and that’s a great feeling. All the analysis channels that I enjoy all have their unique moments and bring something different. That’s what makes the difference to me, I learn something and even get turned on to groups/artists I never would have bumped into otherwise. I knew I’d love your breakdown of this collection of videos and you never disappoint. I’m looking forward to your reaction to Chinchilla’s Fingers Live!

[@cecilyshea444]

This analysis is my favorite of the whole year, maybe even of all of the analysises and reactions ever. My music nerd heart is in euphoria.

[@shipxcrnr]

Hi Ren was the first song I heard from him. Realizing the callback he used in Hi Ren with "She sells seashells down by the seashore" is awesome.

[@hollyryalsgrubb1273]

How can we wait soooo long for this! It's after Halloween and now we're getting the ultimate treat! Thank you so much for this, Elizabeth. You have introduced so many great artists to the music lovers of the world.

[@sirkat344]

Moving. Frightening. All sorts of thoughts as I watched Ren. I think "Genius" is over used. But here's a man who has an incredible way of projecting himself visually and vocally to a level that not many can. The look of his videos understate the power of his work. And that's good. Pretty pictures can get in the way. Brilliant work.

[@paulelverstone8677]

Right now; Ren is the only artist who really makes me feel anything. His weaving of plotlines and lyrics continuously keep me off-balance. Whenever I think I know where it's going, he tangents onto something else, more ludicrously creative. I can't get enough of this guy...

[@WanderlustWarrior46]

I'm the same nonsuch thing as ren od

[@burninsherman1037]

For me it's Ren, and bring me the horizon. Nobody hits me in the feels harder than them.

[@Jason-Taylor]

Ren has an instantly likable and relatable tone to his voice which is raw and anything but perfect but that’s what makes it so good.

[@S1RLANC3]

That’s the thing, he is so talented at it that he does it even on purpose and somehow makes it sound just as good. He even does cuts in some of his videos making the video look like it was cut even though it was a single take. He literally does the opposite of what people do to make their content better.

[@CoryMCGIVERN]

You really should react to his song for Joe. The piano and vocal in that are amazing, as well as being incredibly sad

[@curtisholsinger6023]

Yes. I love "For Joe" - it's an incredible live medley of a few of his songs. It's an amazing piece of art.

[@jasonmoccaldi9336]

I always get so much out of your perspectives. You are such a kind soul and the way you interpret Ren's music is really awesome to watch. You really make me want to strive for bigger things than just playing songs. Carry a message, represent that message and put all of yourself into each project is what I've learned from your videos. Thanks f9r doing them and sharing them with us.

[@yogmesh]

You don't listen to Ren's music, you experience it.

[@maddfishy1975]

Ren is a modern day genius. The way he writes, produces and directs as well as plays his instruments, acts and writes are extraordinary. He has a vision and he creates it to perfection every single time. His music is the best therapy I’ve had in over 30 years. His music has made me laugh, cry and feel emotions for the first time since I was 17. I’m now 47. I’m currently switching ‘happy’ medication and my mental health is not good, but his music is keeping me from doing something I would regret. Absolutely brilliant in every way shape and form.

[@PrymalChaos]

It’s difficult not to recognise these three tracks as some of the most important art in the last century. Maybe The Sound of Silence by Simon and Garfunkel. And that was 1964!

[@iamnobody2]

i've been watching you for several years, i just discovered ren when a friend reccomended him back in feburary.. (i was so excited when i saw you reacted to hi ren) i've been depressed and anxious for around 10 years and listening to ren has done more for my mental health than any medicine ever has, and its put me into the best headspace this year then i've been in the last decade... can't wait to dig into this interview!

[@dlvnmedia]

Honestly it’s been helping me too facing the same issues - I actually reached out to friends for the first time in honestly a really really long time.

[@phillytyrant5650]

He should turn all of this into a play. It's great music melting into performance art.

[@TheBeelzboss]

He is writing scripts and wants to make a show for somewhere like Netflix that will be musically driven stories...

[@thatguyfromtexas13]

Ren wants to create a Netflix series

[@jlock6901]

Absolutely love this!!! My favorite reactor combined with my favorite artist!!! Thank you so much!! 🎄 It's like Christmas came early lol

[@petethescalemodeller6130]

Ren saved my life for that I thank you Ren

[@jeremythornton3240]

I've been wondering where you've been with Ren reactions. So excited for this and the interview! 👏

[@PHOENIXDARKFIRE5000]

Hey Elizabeth, my name is Phoenix and I’m a photo realistic portrait who lives in Australia. I have a passion for all art forms especially music. I am a beginner to intermediate guitar player on an acoustic electric fender telecaster which only bought a couple of years ago. I discovered like everyone else through the song “HI REN” and then discovered “THE TALE OF JENNY AND SCREECH” which also blew my mind. His guitar playing in both songs is beyond immaculate. He is much more than a singer and performer. He is a producer and actor director, a lyricist, a performing artist a rapper and a bloody nice guy he has more talent in his little finger than most people I’ve met in my life. I’m inspired by him intimidated by him in awe of him. I have to admit I am totally envious that you got to spend time in an interview with him. That must’ve been absolutely surreal. I have been following your channel since the charismatic voice on KZbin and with respect knowing that you’re married I think that you are stunningly beautiful, lovely smile that captures so much emotion when you watch these songs and draws me in so much more to your videos. You’re goofy giggles when you see something that tickles your fancy is adorable and infectious and I often find myself giving a goofy grin directly after you do you are without a doubt my favourite music reactionist. I like the way that you have in-depth technical knowledge and opera background giving you so much more insight into these videos. I also follow a few other people that are like psychiatrist and therapists that do reaction to music especially REN, BECAUSE BY MYSELF SUFFER FROM SERIOUS MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES SUCH AS BIPOLAR SCHIZOPHRENIA DISSOCIATIVE IDENTITY DISORDER, PANIC DISORDER, SOCIAL PHOBIA EATING DISORDERS, CHOKING PHOBIA, AGORAPHOBIA, GENERALISED ANXIETY DISORDER AND SUICIDAL IDEOLOGY , I am also in The Gender fluid, give me another challenge in life at the age of 51 raised in a time where guys had to be guys that would be beaten up in the street in the 1980s and people thought it was funny. I grew up tough to fight but also grew up to have three beautiful children. My oldest son is 31 now and he has four daughters the most beautiful granddaughters I could ask for I have a 16-year-old daughter and a 12-year-old son and one of them is my favourite in someway in their own unique way. They each in turn teach me sometimes far more than I can teach them. I teach him about music and pop culture but I also gave them a very strong sense of safety that I lacked as a child. You also seem to have a very innocent nature although from the reactions I can tell that you’ve seen your share of pain in life, because of your empathy it gives you away which is an amazing and wonderful thing. I wish all content creators were more like you. Thank you for the years of service that you have given the community who loves music as much as you and I do thank you for being a good person, and thank you for keeping this channel going. You are an inspiration motivator and lovely lucky mother and wife. You give far more to the world and you take from it. If we all did that, can you imagine what we would have? Sorry for the long rant, but I felt it necessary to get my point across. Sincerely yours, Your number one Australian Fan. Phoenix❤

[@deannawine]

I’m so glad you got to these Elizabeth. It’s so hard to choose favorites with Ren but I lean quite a bit towards this trilogy for the truths he’s speaking. As always, absolutely love your astute observations. Watching reactions is so fun. Seeing how many perspectives there are to one song is amazing but also it’s like watching/ hearing the song for the first time again (even if it’s the 50!) reaction 😊

[@elizabethcox1553]

Thank you so much for your reaction . I found Ren through your reaction to Hi Ren and I love Ren now . I only really listened to rock before , so thank you so much for opening my mind and my life ❤

[@taylorlane857]

His cadences are astonishing. They carry you thru the song and change things up for you to help you stay listening closely. Another reactor who also raps himself is Knox hill (also a good friend to ren thru reacting) and he does a good job at explaining his internal and external rhyming and they way he plays on different words and theatrical expressions. I think it’s awesome to listen to him use the rap talk to explain it and then you have more of a singing background and explain the same thing but it a completely different way. Very awesome to watch! Thank you for your awesome reactions!

[@scoutbane1651]

So happy to be seeing a money game reaction from you. The first part is what got me hooked on ren around 4y ago

[@johnarndt1501]

I had the same reaction when he made the strings stop. They were so beautiful, especially combined with his words. But it's things like that that keep us on our toes and what makes ren ren.

[@MichaelCRush]

I think he knew exactly what he was doing. Here we are, getting swept up in the beauty of the music, but NO! He yanks us back to the seriousness of the point he is making and drives it home.

[@PJAC1]

Yes indeed!! Ren is a master of his art!! Thank you for this amazing breakdown of his Money Game trilogy!! I loved it all!!

[@Lightmane]

This is brilliant, both Ren and you, Elizabeth; just brilliant.

[@BallesDures]

You are my favorite react youtube channel! Even if French is my native language, I discovered you with a react of “Je suis malade” by Lara Fabian years ago and I stuck as a fan since then ❤️

[@cas9065]

I have been desperately waiting for you to return to Ren; and what a return it is!

[@cenobytecode]

Thank you, Elizabeth, for this "spotlight" series with Ren. To have him recognized on this level is just great and to have your musical insight and enthusiasm sprinkled all throughout.

[@williamalexander7481]

This is a heavy set of songs to listen to at once for the first time. I adore Ren and im so excited for the interview.

[@TobiiRheaStarr]

Absolutely incredible breakdown of the trilogy, I really enjoyed your interview with Ren and watching you react to these too was brilliant, thanks 🖤

[@nlp3000]

As someone who just turned 45 a few months ago and contemplating the life I've had and the life I have left... there's a lot about this song and video that resonated in some surprising (and uncomfortable) ways. Anyway... thanks for the excellent analysis

[@Thomas.Saunders]

Thanks so much for doing your Ren-Fest! My birthday is this weekend so you just made it better!! Also, glad to see you back with a new Ren reaction, I've missed these.

[@darthgardner]

For those intrigued with the production..filmed in the uk out in some farmland/countryside the piano was supplied by yamaha,and only the one cut behind the chair before the rain..the gun is a replica it cannot fire not only that the magazines were swapped at the white table off camera.all in all its a fantastic production check the behind the scenes video.

[@BorisMinkov]

THANK YOU!!!

[@rineran]

I was actually thinking about suggesting these last week! I’m glad you were able to do all three songs! The Money Game Trilogy is probably the best creative masterpiece I’ve ever seen!

[@Mathblade]

Do you recall Rex Harrison's "speak-singing" in "My Fair Lady"? To my ear, Ren's rap has a similar 'singing' or pitched quality, and it lets him to break into song at strategic points in a seamless way. The quality is a bit like a tuned drum or a timpani. His pitch center seems close to a note in the chords playing in the background in part 1. I think the three parts taken together give a trinary indictment of materialism and greed, first emotional, second academic(economics), and finally by narrative or morality play. In each case Ren is an artist/protagonist holding up a mirror to himself and aspects of the society where he lives

[@horsehollerer]

This was a wonderful reaction. Thank you so much!

[@TheMadHexa]

Loved your reaction. Watched and heard Rens catalog many times, but as you said, it is always interesting and pleasing seeing somebody else react too. ❤

[@kevinmundis1281]

You nailed the reactor thing. We do love the artist and song and love hearing lots of people’s takes on it.

[@iDEATH]

Ren is amazing. Best artist I've discovered since BAND-MAID. Add in Samuel and it's magic, not other word for it. Video is Ren's medium because of how excellent his acting and storytelling are. Love what these two guys are doing. Elizabeth is spot on about reactors. Of course, music, especially in the digital age, is not a consumable resource so it's not subject to scarcity, but I get what she means. I collect vocal coaches (and some people who are just fun to watch) like Pokemon if I were I a kid in the late 90s. A part of it she didn't hit on is that I think there's something to the idea vicarious enjoyment here. We can never hear something for the first time again, so watching someone else have that experience is the closest we'll ever get. It's maybe not quite as great as being in the same room with a friend and watching their reaction in real time, but it's still pretty fun!

[@Ann-vi5ns]

Ren speaks of the ending as being open and not set. Great Reaction. I really appreciate this channel. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@lajoyous1568]

Just had to say I've probably watched at least 50 reactions to each of these money game videos and I am so glad you finally released yours. I've been waiting for them 😊 You never disappoint

[@muninraven3327]

1:09:11 That intake of breath. I was waiting during this whole wonderful reaction for that moment, and wondering how you would react. Some of my friends think I'm a little odd that I can listen to Aphex Twin, and jump right into Boccherini. They don't seem to understand the overlap, but that is what it is. I can deeply enjoy some 2004 Tim Hecker - Mirages, and easily vibe right over to some Max Richter. The lower bass of the cello is as beautiful to me as the mastery of layering harsh noise to actually have a soulful connection. I like how the strings play the "Money Game" theme. It's all so perfect to me. ❤

[@Tinkerbell9332]

I just absolutely love all the money game songs! Anything this man does!!❤❤

[@jeremypacailler]

Ooo looking forward to this one!

[@notaword1136]

That Drumset imagery really helps put into words why Ren's rap always feels like such an aspect of the song, rather than something separate on top of it

[@ChillsHills72]

Ren is the modern Shakespeare of music, talented to no ends, not since Kurt Cobain has there been a voice, a message, truth, honesty, and a realness so strong, so raw with musical ability and powerful words, he has given me faith again in the power of music in a time when we live in a bubble gum pop pretentious world.

[@hobokendpc]

You are so right. You don't have to have lyrics to have a great song. The pinnacle being Pink Floyd's 'Great gig in the sky' Ren's sorrowful tones at the beginning of part 3 remind me of parts of that song.

[@digibirder]

Ren is one of those artists who IS the part. He doesn't act so much as re-live experience. That is why he can hit so hard. When someone is like that they put the same feeling into you. You don't have to translate or interpret. You re-live them together with the artist in the self-amplifying shared experience.

[@bkkidd2112]

Love seeing you geek out over these performances and adding more insights. We all relate.

[@DuelerDog55555]

Thank you so much for doing this! We RENagades have been waiting for you to jump into the Ren rabbit hole! ❤ Awesome reaction. You need to check out Ren X Chinchilla How to be me

[@IronRaspberry]

She already did a analysis of Chalk Outlines :)

[@shellymiller1248]

@@IronRaspberryHow to be Me is even better

[@IronRaspberry]

@@shellymiller1248 I agree :)

[@Lynxeye-Youtube]

Excellent work!... I really liked the reaction!... Ren is, in fact, a true and very complete Artist, with a capital A. For me it's a revelation that even led me to look at rap... something I never thought possible, that is, I never thought about it, it didn't attract me as a genre. But all aspects: lyrics, staging, rhythms, melody, performance, scenography, chosen themes, criticism and the look at today's world... It is, in fact, a gem.... I always await the next release with great anticipation. Thanks.

[@45Lonewolf45]

Thank you for doing another Ren , please do more. There’s only one Ren

[@shazza175]

Thank you so much!!!! I have enjoyed Renfest so much! 😘😘😘

[@askroller]

"By understanding how to appreciate the things you're hearing more" - that's exactly what we're getting here 😊

[@kennethriddle433]

Ren is a modern day minstrel. Everything he's done has captured that feel of watching a master storyteller/guitarist/singer/actor at the top of his game break every heart in the room. He also blends genres like no one I've ever seen.

[@dancingpuffin8936]

Renfest for 3 hours?? Heck yea! Love your videos elizabeth!!😁

[@russellstanley8884]

What's more, his "Business economics lesson in a nursery rhyme" also basically describes the origin and development of the Shell oil company. They started off selling ornamental sea shells, developed into a trading company that focused on bulk transport, then through various mergers and acquisitions grew and grew - then pivoted in drilling for oil.

[@thomasgoldschmidt298]

With money game part 3 he showed what he can do with a little bigger budget. All previous videos were costing less than $1000. This one had a little bigger budget (although not enough to rent a hangar as he originally planned).

[@amytimmins7521]

One of the reasons I love watching reaction videos to music, like this, is because that first experience of watching it yourself is like opening a surprise gift that you didn’t expect, but is soooo good. Then you can’t help but tell others and give them the gift and hope they are surprised in a similar vein to you. But also, the joy of giving the gift or seeing how someone reacts to it, is you learn something too. So there’s both this shared experience and growing happening at the same time which is so satisfying and human. I’ve learnt so much from watching your videos, and been introduced to many styles and genres of music I never would of listened to otherwise. Thankyou for sharing your insights and experience. I look forward to continuing to learn from you 😊

[@coumantooth1458]

Hi new subscriber in your Channel!,Thanks for the reaction ;) You should definitely listen to 4th Impact covering "Leave the Door Open" - Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic, That was awesome.

[@claudilee]

I am honestly SO GRATEFUL to see you eloquently express the same level of passion I feel when listening to Ren... I often find it so difficult to articulate the intensity of how his work doesn't just take my breath away - it's like it takes my very soul and runs for the windswept hills. I hadn't even heard of his work until you reacted to Hi, Ren - which I immediately identified with in an instant. Never have I felt so SEEN, like someone else out there knew what it was like inside my brain in those darkest despairing moments. He hits you WHERE YOU LIVE, in almost all of his works. None of us will ever be able to describe the genius and mastery to the extent that he exemplifies. By sharing his gifts, he's helping us feel like we're not so alone, and in one simple line he helped me learn more about mental health than I ever did in years of therapy. And so, for that, I must thank you for bringing his work to your channel. I'm not sure I would have found his work without you ❤ And it's such a joy to see your enthusiasm in these videos, so I will be watching every single Ren reaction you post!!!

[@fatalimbalance8577]

Thank you, The Charismatic Voice for the great reaction.

[@heidibaltom8138]

I am so happy you idnt look up the lyrics first as that would have ruined it. I think he is what we have all been looing for. First and foremost he is a human and then a poet. He writes stories that we can all relate to (or most of us) and is one of the most genuine people out there. He doesnt hide and when he has something to say he tells it in such a way that it makes you listen. Not to mention the videos. Sam who shot them and i think directed them is a genius too.

[@solojohno1]

Love the channel and reaction! Friendly advice from an experienced parent: don't make the kid feel like you're always proud of him. Obviously, kids need to feel loved -- but they can feel loved without being praised/complimented regularly. What happens if you are constantly saying how proud you are of them for their accomplishments, etc., is -- paradoxically -- that they begin to expect it and it isn't special to them anymore. As a result, instead of trying hard to do something exceptional to win praise, they they feel hurt or as if they are not loved when they do _not_ receive praise for something. This leads to them being afraid to fail or even be second-best at something. It sadly can paralyze many kids, making them afraid to do anything they aren't great at, afraid to try new things, and quick to quit any activity that they discover that they are not the best at. Good luck on that wonderful journey as a young parent! :) :)

[@ctobolsk]

I think I am somewhat guilty of what you’re talking about. My parents were the type that said things like “what happened with this A-?” So I tried to avoid making my son feel the way I did. We both ended up perfectionists, although for different reasons. I tend towards trying to make my son always feel he is special and his accomplishments are amazing. He does tend to avoid things he’s not automatically good at, although I am working on getting him to try new things. Thanks for giving me something to think about.

[@solojohno1]

@@ctobolsk You're welcome! :) I did this to my oldest two children, too. Lesson learned from experience here. ha

[@ctobolsk]

@@solojohno1 divorced parents doesn’t make it any easier lol

[@vandermar1979]

Love this reaction, but also love how you took a moment to uplift and praise your fellow reactors. For me you nailed the reason a lot of us find amazing people like you. Variety is the spice of life. Dead on about Tank and Beth Roars. I subscribe to them for the same reason as you. Great analysis and breakdowns, but also all three of you, the joy and love for life and music shines through

[@OverlordC]

Great reaction, as always. I agree, Ren's audio production is unique. Using environmental sound as just another tool in his box, and makes his art more relatable. Reminds me of burning cds of Andrew's Sisters for my Gma, back when burning was new. She said thanx, but sounds funny.. hollow. I burnt again adding needle drop and record grind between trax, and she cried. Feel free to react to Strip Polka for my granny, any day :-P

[@lpmegs123]

i've listened to these songs multiple times, but this is the first time i'm experiencing the videos as a whole. Thank you for mentioning the instruments. i get so focused on what he is saying even though i see the piano and i see the string instruments, i've never actually heard them until you mentioned them. See!!! i tell everyone, i learn something new every time i listen to him and this is why i love the reaction videos so much. These songs have a mind of their own already, but how epic they become when everyone puts a little slice of what they take away from the message is beautiful

[@AdamDray]

It's not just wanting to understand a video from multiple points of view. It's also wanting to see someone else enjoying something you enjoy -- that sense of connection with another soul loving what you love.

[@nightmusic8]

Het your tickets ready for an amazing pre show. This should be good, even better it is followed by some tea drinking good people. I was scared to watch Hi Ren at first, now I just keep finding new and more layers in every viewing of a Ren song. (Or should I say story?)

[@jamesh2401]

The guitarist is Romain Axisa. He's an excellent artist, check out his cover of "Blue Moon"! Also I think you'd really enjoy Ren's vocals in either of his songs "Ready For You" or "Diazepam".

[@102ndsmirnov7]

I do believe Money Game part 2 is his best song so far. It's an absolute masterpiece.