Romain Axisa is playing the guitar (his bandmate from The Big Push and also his housemate in Brighton). Amazing lead guitarist, check his solos on Big Push songs (I recommend you watch Wade in the Water cover they did 4-5 years ago, brilliant). Has solo stuff singing and playing too.

Chalk outlines shows off Ren’s singing 🤟🏻

There's a Money Game 2 song as well. And of course, it is BAD ASS!!!!!

My friend, absurd theatre director Rikki Tarascas helped Ren with this early piece. There are a few versions out there. Ren has gone on to direct such great ideas of his own as you can see from Hi Ren and Sick Boi. Very proud

He used the guitar like that as the gun in Screech's Tale too. Also, how he integrated the deep breaths in and out in Sick Boi. I love how he integrates items into what he's doing as well. In some ways it reminds me of Musical Theater with acting ability as well as the musical talents. The way that I interpreted the ending in my own mind. He gave the 'nameless' guitarist eyes so he could see the hypocrisy in the music business, then realized at the last moment that he was just as guilty. Thanks for covering more of Ren's music. I hope you are enjoying the journey!

Ren spent over a decade living with buskers and performing on the streets while trying to get several bands started so he's pretty much perfected live one-take performances. Trick the Fox is a pop band he was trying to get started a decade ago. Then he did a lot of solo stuff before trying to get The Big Push going with friends - which he's still a member of. But he's made so much stuff, from so many different genres because he's been trying to make up for all the time he missed while being bedridden & sick.

Hi Ren introduced me and it’s very important to understanding his music, but he is not his illness and this song is a great example of that. This is an excellent reminder of his brilliant mind and creative approach that we love, as well his transparency and vulnerability. But I want to get rid of treating him as the poor brave sick boy. He’s just genius straight up.

Now do Money GamePart 2 pls :), different vibe same chorus. The second verse from that one became more famous than the song and it became a meme. And there is a connection to Hi Ren in that, too.

I think the visual symbolism is Ren trying to forcibly open the eyes of the "player's" only to acknowledge they still can't see. Finishes with self destruction rather than destroying the player. Highlights how we are incapable of revolution against the malignant institutions that be, we always choose self destruction to protect the money game.

If Ren was only a rapper, writer, singer or guitar player he would still be insanely talented. The fact he can do them all at a level rarely seen is truly something to enjoy.

Ren is single-handedly keeping the owners of dingy basements in Brighton, afloat with rental fees lol. (Or hell maybe they break in)

He’s in black, the prisoner is in white… yin/yang… such genius… Money Game 2 continues it… has “she sells sea shells, on the sea shore” which is sampled in “Hi Ren”. There is an absolute classic album within his catalogue. Dearly hope he releases a double Album of these all together on his own independent label. Love Ren. Great reaction dude(s)

Romain Axisa is most likely the guitarist from "The Big Push" who REN plays with and they are just amazing musicians - doing a great job dudes and REN is a global phenomena who has come in to take us all on a journey because all of us can relate to him for various reasons as we try to cope with the shitstorm the world is today

Now you HAVE to do money game pt 2, Chalk outline (with Chinchilla) which is where the "she sells sea shells" lyric from Hi Ren comes from, how to be me, Blind Eyed (with Sam Tompkins)

7:00 - "Getting a history lesson." Ren - The Hunger ... *I grow, then I preach* *Scrap that, I teach* *Teach over beats* To all those that seek Teach on these streets Streets can be bleak But bleak was the place where I rose to my feet

Another great reaction. I believe that the guy playing the guitar is Ren's former bandmate from "The Big Push," Romain Axisa. He is an exceptional guitar player and plays various other instruments. Ren and Romain recorded another song together called “French Song.” I love Ren's singing voice, no matter what genre it is. Ren’s collaborations with Chinchilla (“Chalk Outlines,” “How to Be Me”) are beautiful and showcase his singing voice while addressing mental health. "Chalk Outlines" is one of my favorite songs right now. Ren's personal reflections are threaded through many of his songs; "Insomnia," "Depression," “Diazepam," “Penitence,” “Dear God,” “Heretic,” “Dominos,” his "Freckled Angels" album, just to name a few, all deserve a listen. His performances with Sam Tompkins (“Blind Eyed,” “Earned it /Mans World / Falling,” “Walking on the Moon), Eden Nash (“Humble,” “Ocean”), Bibi (“Crutch,” “Ahiahiaoha”), Molly McKinna (“Penitence”), are all great. Ren's performances as a member of the band "The Big Push" (which unfortunately broke up) are awesome and well worth checking out, both the busking (street performances) and their live recordings. Ren's covers of "I Shot the Sheriff," "Oh My Woman," "Wade in the Water," "An Englishman in New York," "War Pig," Guns of Brixton," and so many others are equally impressive and really give you a sample of his vocal ability.

if u wanna hear him sing check out "chalk outlines " . awesome track

If you want more of Rens singing try his colab with Chinchilla titled 'Chalk Outlines'. Also he does a cover of War Pigs (Black Sabbath) while busking with The Big Push

Love watching your reactions. Haven’t listened to or watched anything from Ren and his cohorts that hasn’t had me intrigued and entertained. He creates like a mad scientist! More please. He explores so many music forms and gives them serious Ren twists. ❤

Now have to watch Money Game part 2

I think the masked person represents society.

I'd say Rens playing "the good guy" and has a realisation? This guy is genius. Every detail so spot on.

the end is someone at the of their tether...fed up with the machine.. the monk who set himself on fire in desperation

The video has a Clockwork Orange 🍊 feel to it. Great reaction video, my man.

On the school topic, Ren is PE for the brain. Mine has been encouraged by Ren to listen, read lyrics, and take notes from reactors like yourself. Wish they taught kids in school who didn't enjoy reading with works of art like Ren.

The eyes: he's preaching, no teaching, and forces us ALL to see.

Money Game Pt. 2 is the best one!

Romain is his roommate I believe . They play in the big push busking band and all three are so talented and beautiful people and are bringing so much happiness to a world that has been sad so long. I believe they recently have disbanded but I believe it is because they all now will do great as solo. I think at some point they will all reunite because of their friendship but this is only my opinion as to what I have observed.

I feel like I can't just listen to Ren's music, I feel like just listening doesn't do it justice you need to experience the full performance. And one thing about him is that it almost feels like he embraces some form of his psychosis and has turned it into his art form through his ability to just change his flow so comfortably, it is almost like he's moving through personalities conciously

Thank you both for another fun review. Yea, I also think it is us sleeping in the middle getting eyes. Next time you would like a bit of Ren for the morning, try What you Want. Super fun. But this now cries out for money games Part 2, which has lyrics on the non live video!

Pay attention, listen, and realize it's all a money game; next step, open your eyes and see you (and we) are part of the money game

I think the guitar guy is the “money game” and him drawing eyes on it is like “can you see it now? can you see what im saying?” but when he goes to finally kill it , he realises, “wait, i’ve always been part of the money game”, and so its himself that he pours the gasoline on. idk that’s my thought on it.

This whole video reminds me of like a Batman villain gone insane by society that understands he's part of the problem at the end of the video.

I'm loving the attention Ren has been getting lately as a fan of him for a couple years now Great video guys, just a quick tip: either reduce the audio on the video you're reacting to or boost your own volume, I'm noticing that when I tune the audio to be a comfortable listen to the song, you two end up at a low whisper where I almost have trouble making out what you're saying

He drew eyes. so the person can see the truth and make choices for himself. He's no long a sheep just flowing the hurd. He raises the guitar to defend himself. Ren represents the greedy in this world.

The guitar guy is his bandmate from The Big Push. He is an awesome guitar player.

Maybe the drawn eyes is to make you see where we're headed

Ren❤

Open your eyes.... That's the point of the circles on the mask. I believe he's asking us to open our eyes to how we all play a part in the game.

His favorite frenchman from his band the big push!! That is who is playing the guitar Romain Axisa.

He does such amazing job of crafting these performances with great composition, writing, directing, artistic videos, lyrics that make you stop and think.

The sun had finally risen. More to think about😳👍

Money game part 2 next.

BONGO BONG on the big push is AWESOME

He wanted him to see what's coming! He didn't bat him... cause he couldn't see it coming!

I saw the Whiskey Myers reactions you did and I always like when they get shown some love. Super underrated band in my opinion. They have so many good songs besides Stone and Broken Window Serenade though. For The Kids, Heart of Stone, Trailer We Call Home, Dogwood, Bad Weather just to name a few. Really enjoy the content, new sub

One of my favorite songs from Ren.....I just love the blues influence in this on the guitar and vocals. Obviously incredible lyrics, another amazing performance, and another crazy good music video. Everything this guy does is different and at another level.

If you want to hear him sing, you should check out him busking with The Big Push cover of the song "Wade in the water"

Dear god is a great track by Ren

If you really want to hear is sing voice watch him and Sam Tompkins "I shot the Sheriff" and also watch is interview on Catching Coffee with Ren

Ren in an interview said thus took like 186 takes to get the 1 shot video 😮

I think the guy playing the guitar is the rest of us playing the money game...

Ya Gotta do part 2 guys!!!!

LOL, I was also focused on the song at first and didn't realize the guy with the hood was playing the guitar @1:50

Now you need to react to Money Game pt.2, Blind Eyed, and ChalkOutlines.

You know Ren SHOUTED YOU OUT on his page!?😏✌️❤️🔥🔥🔥🎶🎶🎶💯😎 Have you done The Hunger...🔥🔥🔥 along with his WHOLE catalog! 🤷‍♀️

REN’s “Bring out the gimp” song lol

This is just a guess on my part but maybe putting eyes on the masked guy is his way of saying.... open your eyes and look at what's going on around you with the world. Without the eyes, one is allowing everything spoken about in this song to carry on because we're turning a blind eye to it all. Not sure if that makes sense, but it's just a thought

He try to open he’s eyes, every thing it’s a reference or poetic what to say the same. Love Sam as the director in this videos really helps to channel he’s lyrics. Love part two of money game too. ❤

You need to check out his song”Penitence” featuring Molly Mckinna

Gotta do part 2 this is part 1

This dude is not a musician he’s a social therapist 😎

I think he's saying, "open your fucking eye's.!"

He just doesn't give you an option to not to pay attention when he is performing...

Wait till you hear part 2 man!

Everyone is part of the money game. He's opening your eyes to what's happening!. Which got more agitated Are you going to look and learn or the ultimate sacrifice? Not you, but him

Please do Money Game part 2!!

It seems to be more about how the “money game” (politics, consumerism, etc) is so destructive, but even if we are held hostage by it, there are things that we can do to rise above like music. Also, the dichotomy that even though we are hostages of the “money game” we are also playing our part in perpetuating it. If we want to blame someone, the first source we need to look at is ourselves and how we are feeding the machine. Once we recognize that we can “burn the system down” by changing our actions and how we interact with it.

I hope you do money game part 2, it gives some context to a line in Hi Ren that I think you would enjoy!

This man is a lyrical genius!

Q: Who do the characters symbolize? A: Ren is us, the hooded guitar player is the people we hurt for money, Ren's self immolation at the end is our sense of what it would mean for us to stop participating in the money game.

The eyeballs: Wake up People, See!

Watch him sing with The Big Push if you want to see him sing more

At the beginning of Vietnam war a buda light him self on n fire in protest bc no one was paying attention so he set him self on fire witch lead to the over throw of the king at the moment

Have you ever wished that you could make a politician that you so strongly disagree with sit down and listen to your opinion, your reason, and feel like if this person weren’t around the world would be a better place? The fantasy of righting so many wrongs with just one sin? In the end he realized that burning down the system would burn himself down as well. Thus he made the choice to be better than his potential victim and rid himself instead. Brilliant Video

If you want to know, symbolism in the meaning, behind video and song, I can only with me to another reactor Nail with that really mind blowing! You should go watch it before you watch money game 2… his name is Shadow Aeternum! He’s a really deep thinker and encourage you to go watch his explanation and breakdown of this entire Artistic performance and the metaphorical meanings ! Enjoyed you guys together here and your Buddy was onto this in the few insights he was thinking!! ❤

I'm going out on a limb here, so bear with me.... Ren is Ren....as in, what he himself represents ie lateral thinking, change in the tide of society. He's able to highlight the 'system' from within it, but take an existential approach to communicate it so everyone can appreciate it. The guy playing the guitar is our current complacent society, our politicians, our, for want of a better word 'leaders' playing the melody were all just supposed to dance along to and Ren (like others confronting the norm) is trying to force them to see by drawing eyes. But theyre still blind and will not take off the blindfold despite his hands being free (being willfully ignorant), so Ren will burn down the ones pushing agenda, even if he has to go with it.. I told you to bear with me

Dude I've been dying to see some reactions from Hardys album that dropped from you. You're starving me bro 🤣

You have to do Money Game Part II

You should check out the big push it’s amazing

You're a good presenter man!

He does a lot with his brother Sam. They started out by busking which you can find videos on YT of them. Real artists.

Thomas Shelby kills it on this one

Great reaction! 👏👏👏

🔥🔥❤️🔥🔥 #ren

You have to watch money game part 2

At the guys making the video: Ren is wearing Abu grahib (sp?) Gear from the famous pictures from Iraq. And at the end he draws a smiley face I think. Maybe not though, unsure. Anyway, the reason he stops from pouring the petrol on the dude in the chair is because he realises he is the bad guy and turns it on himself. He is America and Britain and colonialism and all that shit. The guitar guy is the prisoner, the slave, the conquered, the exploited. At least that's what I think but he is definitely wearing the iraqi war crimes pictures outfit.

There's a part 2 to this song.

So wanting someone to do a react to ren - children of the moon. Think you would really appreciate this song of his

Please watch Chalk Outlines, more of him singing.

if that one guy likes hip hop, i recommend listening to the hunger with him if that have not! It is a rap which is definitely up there (as in, im not a fan of rap at all but even i enjoy it) but you should check it out if you want :D

Wow

Check his Big Push War Pigs cover pure genius

Check out Chalk Outlines (Live) by Ren as you want to hear more of his singing.

I think in this video Ren represents the World (Earth)... and the guitar player is us, humans destroying it with our money game. It's warning us and tries to open our eyes, but at the end... woosh !

To me I agree masked person represents society and the ending where he goes to burn down society for its ills but then realizes we are all to blame and that he is also to blame so torches himself.

Am pretty sure it‘s Romain Axisa, Rens Bandmate from the Big Push. Also an accomplished Musician and fantastic Guitarist - you ought to check him out. Money Game was what hooked me on REN in the first place…🔥🔥🔥 Cheers

If you want more of Rens singing then check out either The Big Push his band or his work with Sam Tompkins - busking videos are best! Love your work

React to Chalk Outlines! It shows off his singing talents more

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