Ren & Chinchilla: Chalk Outlines (Rock Goddess Special!): Reaction

[@rebeccaburnell9319]

The studio version of this is so different in tone it's almost a dissonant experience. THIS ONE is SO beloved by Ren fans on KZbin that I'd never heard the studio version (which has a lyric video) until about a month ago. THIS is the definitive version. Brings me to tears every time. I love when Ren finds the interplay of Chinchilla's harmony and the guitar to be so exquisite that he pulls his voice on the melody to listen to Chinchilla leaning on her line. I love that middle bridge where she's hovering so quietly on those high notes over top of his melody. I love the lyrics - the heartwrenching story of the daily existence of so many of us on meds for depression/bipolar/anxiety (not everyone, but a significant portion). It's just an incredible creation, and I'm so thankful that they decided to do a live video once the early days of Covid were over and they could arrange stuff like this (I guess the studio version was recorded leading up to the pandemic, and they went with the lyric video to get the track released).

[@TheThamesmen]

Wow well written. Thanks for that insight and contribution.

[@Erol_808]

Chinchilla is amazing you should checkout her solo work, 'Fingers' live version is 🔥... also Ren X Chinchilla 'How to be me' live version 👍

[@TheThamesmen]

Added!

[@scifimonkey3]

Best way forward - for REN and Chinchilla then it’s ‘How to be me’ Live and for Chinchilla alone the live version of ‘Fingers’. Both are first class songs and performances. Although maybe your goddess has already picked them.

[@jwhiteuk]

You definitely reacted to the right version........ Take the Rock Goddess's advice and watch Chinchilla's 'Fingers' ..... definitely the live version! I promise you will be very impressed! :)

[@cultivatinggrace]

Agree! Fingers Live is an absolute must-listen!

[@TheEricBooth]

The intensity in which they stare into each other's eyes is incredible. She looks like she is staring right into Ren's soul. I always tear up when I listen to any of the duets.

[@ScottDJohnston]

The live version of these two playing 'How to be Me' is mesmerizing.

[@Slymanno]

Complimentary but different ... perfect description of Chinchilla, but she is also her own kind of unique. Great reaction

[@taniaPBear]

Love any version of this, but this one moves me to tears. Obviously you made this vid a little while ago, as Ren's (let's all sat it together..) NUMBER 1 ALBUM!!!!! hadn't even dropped , but I couldn't be any happier for anyone than I am for this man, no one deserves it more (sorry Rick Astley) and what a freaking achievement!! Anyway, great pick, thank you for another great reaction. ❤

[@TheThamesmen]

Our pleasure and thank you for being here

[@ChrisLawton66]

I'm happy you've returned to this genius. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@mikeschenk4730]

She has the power to make 18" replicas of Stonehenge! Nice intro for the Rock Goddess. :) I was hoping you guys would get to this Ren song, as it's one of my favorites of his. Nice pick to come right after Halloween. Money Games 1,2 & 3 would be good as well. Chalk Outlines is such a great, great song, but makes you think of how horrible things can be at the same time. This stripped down version is just raw and hurtful and somehow lifts you up at the same time. Great reaction and song pick!

[@iggatron]

If you love his videos you must must must do the Money Game trilogy

[@larryc3860]

sung with such sarcasm and bitterness.....against the doctors and therapists who have neither the time nor inclination to actually help those with mental and physical disorders........Chinchilla just enhances the emotional nature of the composition........"Don't cry 'cause there's a pill for everything"

[@Lladra]

Live Always! Chinchilla is amazing. Has some great songs of her own. Good reaction. I'm always glad when I see you uploaded a new reaction.

[@TobiiRheaStarr]

This is so much better than the studio version! Everyone REN works with are incredible 🖤

[@deportedsouls3165]

This is the correct version to react to, the studio-version isn't close!!!😊

[@manval7183]

Great reaction and imo the best version of it. The rawness and simplicity created something of greater overall magnitude.

[@TheThamesmen]

Couldn't agree more!

[@jamesoloughlin536]

The only time a ren fan will say studio version over live is money game part 2 because live is shorter version and the video works for that particular vision. Bring on more ren

[@DandelionCollab]

The truth

[@jasonklenetsky5687]

Watch Little Girl Gone by Chinchilla. I think you’ve highly underestimated her abilities to cause serious damage. And Ren knows Judo.😂

[@iamsquatty]

All hail queen Anna Lisa! Thanks for your ren requests! 😂💜

[@TheThamesmen]

Exactly!

[@analisasmith7927]

❤

[@neilfromstan]

With Ren, and Chinchilla, live is always best.

[@ChrisJones-we4in]

Two UK independent artists blowing up the music industry - THIS is what we have needed and been waiting for for decades ! I'd definitely recommend reacting to some of Chinchilla's solo stuff - she is electric. Samuel Perry-Falvey is Ren's main videographer - you really need to see what both Ren and Sam came up with for Money Game 3 - it's mind blowing (well worth doing the whole Money Games trilogy). You'll be really pleased to know also that Ren's next album (which is largely written) is back to him and his guitar and him paying homage (in his own special Ren way) to the early Britpop bands that influenced him growing up - guess that will be right up your alley, so to speak !

[@TheThamesmen]

We are so happy to be back to exploring Ren. great news there is so much to explore. His creativity is genius.

[@saltlight5689]

Loved the reaction. And I have to agree, the live versions is where the magic happens. I’ll take the live version over the studio every time….they do another duet together called How to Be Me. Also live - go check that one out next!!! It’s just as mind blowingly awesome

[@MissMeKate]

This version is so much better than the studio version. Same goes for the other Ren x Chinchilla track, How to be Me. You have to do the live one. Chinchilla's own track that your Rock Queen mentioned, Fingers (live for Hunger TV) is also extraordinary. Kate Bush vs Bjork vs Christina Aguilera. You'll love it, I promise. As for one takes, Ren's money game 3 is a masterpiece. Even Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber praised it!

[@helenjarvis7755]

Ren got a #1 Album in UK 20th October and most of the UK channels are sleeping on that. US 37 in the Billboard top 200 and top 10 in other charts 🎉

[@helenjarvis7755]

Thanks for doing the live version although other half prefers the studio one

[@TheThamesmen]

How amazing and completely deserved

[@mrsainsburys1]

Awesome choice thank you Goddess, And thank you Gents, great reaction 🙏🦉❤️🐊👍

[@TheThamesmen]

Our pleasure!

[@analisasmith7927]

❤

[@Thomas.Saunders]

I recently celebrated by 70th birthday and the Our Rock Goddess here, became fascinated with Ren at the beginning of the year. Great choice for Goddess, by the way. Ren's captured my imagination like no artist since the eighties. Been a fan of the channel for months and finally subscribed. Keep up the good work. Ren is at heart an entertainer and seems to reach different levels when he's performing live.

[@Taratara-uc8pn]

Chinchilla is dropping her Official Music Video of her new track CUT YOU OFF at 7.00pm UK time tonight - it’s gonna be awesome ! Love to see your reaction ❤

[@TheThamesmen]

I will check it out

[@guitarmuscle6968]

The Studio version is still good but this Live version is just a different Level, most of Rens Live songs where he sings, versions are better than than his studio tracks in my opinion, where his Rap songs i prefer his studio mixed produced versions

[@TheThamesmen]

Good to know. Thanks

[@1sizefitzall-bf8yf]

Wow !!…….I'm a renegade from Clitheroe too haha. Great choice of music. Love Ren, The Big Push, Chinchilla et al. Great reaction .Thank you

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks, you too!

[@deborahhalbert3372]

Chinchilla “Fingers” Live for the win. This woman can hold her own against anyone. C’mon guys, catch up! 😅

[@TheThamesmen]

We are always behind but will keep trying!

[@deborahhalbert3372]

@@TheThamesmen hope you know I was just having fun but seriously guys, I think George said something about Chinchilla maybe not hanging in on your battle of the artists, but I want you to think about this comment when you do “Fingers” live. Tread carefully LOL

[@TheThamesmen]

@@deborahhalbert3372 ha! Will look out.

[@elkevera]

Thank you, I couldn't live without you and resubbed because you are so refreshing and unique. "How to be me" is mandatory to listen to, these two are musical siblings as Ren calls it.

[@brianparsa7794]

Wow, that was a special performance! Definitely the best Ren track that I've seen with The Thamesmen; I still think that you guys are usually too generous with the scores, but this is at least an 8, so I'm not willing to complain too much. Thank you to Chris, Alex, George, and our new rock goddess!

[@TheThamesmen]

Wow, thank you!

[@analisasmith7927]

❤

[@sicmuvva11]

Just beautiful!!!Fingers live and Elements are my favourite Chinchilla tracks please check them out!

[@sketchtherapy1218]

I like this version best.

[@mauraleib]

You chose the right version and ended up doing a terrific reaction. Thank you ❤

[@TheThamesmen]

Thank you too!

[@elenaorujev3494]

So incredible!❤

[@lisaswanson7442]

Take a listen to REN & Chinchilla How To Be Me

[@salishseamermaid]

Loved this! You definitely chose the best version of this song to react to. ❤️

[@lencooke944]

Analisa, what a great choice of track; it is simply beautiful. (By the way, you spoke so eloquently on camera, not an easy thing to do). Congratulations on being an honorary, Rock God. You are now revered by us common members. I can't wait to see how you use your powers. You have started very well indeed. George and Alex, what a great idea, giving lucky Patreon Members the gift of having their music heard. I imagine that winners, like Analisa, will feel valued by your respectful conversation style. This was really good stuff. Analisa, you have made a fantastic start, I am looking forward to seeing what you bring next.

[@analisasmith7927]

Thank you - was a bit worried and I guess no one likes to see or hear themselves but I try to remember it’s just fun and it’s all about pushing Ren. Bit scary tho! PS Alex and George were really lovely 😁

[@TheThamesmen]

You were great Analisa. Loved meeting you. Healthy for Alex and I to talk to others! We need to get out more😀. Thank you Len as ever for the spot on commentary and welcome to outreach Rock Goddess!

[@hoofhearted1955]

@@analisasmith7927 Great choice and great debut, all hail Rock Queen Analisa!

[@analisasmith7927]

@@hoofhearted1955 😘

[@hoofhearted1955]

@@analisasmith7927 As a Ren fan you might want to checkout The Charismatic Voice, Elizabeth just did a Ren special, it's worth a watch Your Majesty. 😁

[@johnarndt1501]

Thanks! Money game 3 is amaaaaaaazing if you get in the Ren mood again. (Probably his best video yet)

[@TheThamesmen]

Can't wait!

[@BrianR.]

Hadn't heard this yet, loved it.

[@donald1379]

They are amazing❤ thanks guys great reaction.

[@TheThamesmen]

Our pleasure!

[@barbararees604]

I had never heard of Ren or Chinchilla before, but remember the first time I heard this song done by one of the students from the TAFE course I did and fell in love with it. 😘👌

[@davidberesford7009]

You are such a pair of balm-pots! But I like you. and your goddess too. Ren+Chinchilla-nice!

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks 😅

[@bob2shred894]

No , you did the best version.

[@sean---the-other-one]

Great stuff! Am I alone in thinking Ren could be Cillian Murphy’s clone?

[@d2ndborn]

Love your reaction, they are both amazing

[@TheThamesmen]

Thank you so much!!

[@ElleScamp]

Yes, Ren and Chinchilla are phenomenal - together they are pure magic. And yes, always go for the live versions with these two ❤‍🔥 Ren and Chinchilla wrote this togethere (same with How To Be Me), and Ren said his next album will be more music-focused and along these lines. Thought you had already done their duet How to Be Me but I guess not. It’s a must, along with CHINCHILLA - FINGERS Live for HungerTV. (Chinchilla recently dropped some new songs that are absolute, fckin’ ANTHEMS which I hope you’ll also take a look at!) Thank you for this reaction (don’t appreciate your scoreboard though 😄). Rock Goddess was awesome - very articulate and her sentiments were on point 😊

[@rodb9275]

Wow. Your intro felt so "retro". LOVED it

[@TheThamesmen]

We love a bit of retro because we are old!

[@3dwardmurph913]

If you felt that you have to listen to ( how to be me) by them Holly molly

[@NilZed1]

No no. We don’t want the studio version. This is perfect.

[@Penddraig7]

I am not sure you are going to get many people saying you should do the studio version over the live version when it comes to this song but with Ren in general, I think for the most part I would recommend the live version over the studio version, the only exception to the rule for me is Money Game pt 2, that’s the only exception. If there is a music video for a song of his that’s the version I would watch/listen to. I would say official Animal Flow video over the acoustic version and Money Game pt 2 lyric video over the live version

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks for the advice.

[@rebeccaburnell9319]

Agreed - the LYRIC video for Money Game 2 is an important exception to the rule of "always pick live versions for Ren" rule... the live MG2 video was an early incarnation of the concept (super cool, but it's not the complete lyrics & has no backing track; it's "acapella" poetry) and you're definitely missing out if you don't do the LYRIC video as your first exposure to the song. You'll see plenty of people argue "official Animal Flow vs live Animal Flow" and even "official Murderer vs live Murderer" but those are much more personal choice opinions than Money Game 3. Do the lyric video for MG3, at least, for recording a reaction to.

[@rebeccaburnell9319]

ack! Money Game 3 on the brain... I of course meant Money Game 2/MG2, in that last paragraph... just in case anyone is confused...

[@jeffuhlbestcafeso8070]

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[@judithkelly2556]

How to o be me next

[@tubelious]

This is the Better version. Easily.

[@josephbishop3590]

ALEX! Obviously I'm not tracking. You're in Colorado? Clue me in! Where? Been a fan for a while, would really enjoy meeting.

[@TheThamesmen]

Hola Senior. Durango.

[@Dad-JanieWorld]

No don’t ever choose studio versions of Ren or chinchilla. People will be very upset if you choose studio versions. Trust me. Only one that is different with Ren. Is money game 2. That’s only one that you don’t do live. Chinchilla live version of Fingers. Is great one. Definitely do not choose the music video. The live hunger tv version is the one.

[@TheThamesmen]

Good to know. Thanks

[@mothermaclean]

Please please please watch chinchilla fingers live version it is a must

[@TheThamesmen]

Seems a popular request!

[@mothermaclean]

@@TheThamesmen yes it is and little girl gone official music video

[@belindamelville2270]

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[@jmango2636]

The video seems that it is a smidge slowed down more so than the version I am used to … strange actually

[@TheThamesmen]

It was a tough edit with the zoom call to integrate. My apologies if I messed anything up

[@3dwardmurph913]

And no aside money games 2 the acustic ..live versions are usually better then the studio with Ren

[@3dwardmurph913]

@@OleelO i like respect and appreciate your opponion ...let's agree Ren has made something for everyone to enjoy

[@3dwardmurph913]

Theres nothing better then the difference of opinion bringing people closer ...I'll defently take a look back at the music u mentioned

[@SickBoiRENegade]

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