This has probably been one of our most requested REN TRACKS so far !! Please let us know how you felt on our thoughts and Analysis, and let us know... 1. What do you think about our prediction of REN being the one in the chair wearing WHITE? 2. Thoughts on what the 2 COLORS REPRESENT in the Video? 3. Does this take the cake for the MONEY GAME TRILOGY ? Or are we in for a ride with Parts 2 & 3 ? 4. Was this Reaction/ Analysis both ENTERTAINING and EDUCATIONAL ? Loving this RABBIT HOLE so far, can't wait to see what is next. JENNY AND SCREECH FINAL THOUGHTS VIDEO coming up next, we come through on our promises !! Check out some of our original content below linktr.ee/SHDynasty
You are definitely in for a ride with parts 2 & 3! This is just the beginning. As others have noted, please make sure you pick the "right" one for part 2 👉"Money Game 2 (Official Lyric Video)".
It's not him literally. It's Romain Axisa, the guitarist from The Big Push. Metaphorically it's him though, as well as all of us. He's saying that we are all responsible for this state of affairs to some extent.
Please make sure you guys cover the lyric video for part 2. The live version is missing a full minute of the song itself. You will be missing a great piece of the song if you don't do that lyric video.❤
We can interpret the ending in many ways, but at 50 yrs old, my first thought was of Thich Quang Duc, a Vietnamese Buddhist monk, who burned himself alive protesting the persecution of Buddhists in 1963 Saigon. It brought international attention from a photograher who captured the historical moment shown around the world.
My interpretation is that he is playing judge, jury and executioner against a corrupt system that is blind to the societal damage they cause. But each time he can’t bring himself to hurt or kill the hooded representation of society or capitalism or those he feels are responsible. Instead he gives the hooded character eyes to see but then he realizes that he’s being hypocritical … he’s just as guilty. We are all part of the money game. So he either turns the judgment on himself or it is a symbolic protest or both. Either way it’s very thought provoking, which I believe is the real point. If we are going to point blame on others, we need to take a hard look at ourselves as well. Part 2 (make sure it’s the lyric video version) is much lighter, but still has a strong message.
Here's my take; along with factual statements made by Ren & others, on the messaging & performative aspects of Money Game Parts 1,2 & 3. Hope this helps you in absorbing the overall message Ren is portraying.✌❤ Part 1: & 3 are in a similar format to Ren's Tale of Jenny & Screen & Hi Ren, which can be considered live performance pieces that are shot in 1 take.🤯 Ren has commented that this was his first attempt at this style of one take video production & it took them over 180 takes to get this shot right especially with all the choreography & music involved. In essence, Ren is introducing everyone to all the hypocrisy in the west & the seeds that have been sown around the world that created this money game & how we all live blind to it daily, with a metaphorical money bag tied around our heads. 💰🤑💰Ren portrays the character of Judge, jury & executioner for those who are blinded by the money game (the bagman with the guitar) & the corruption that steams from the greed of everyone involved in it. He even draws eyes on the bagman to help him see his own errors & that of society's. When Ren attempts to carry out the final death sentence, the bagman's eyes reflect back to Ren his own complacency in the MG (Hold the mirror to ourselves, we're all part of this old money game). The end carries a double meaning, 1) like a Buddhist Monk Ren burns himself in effigy as a protest & 2) This act of burning represents how we are all, as a society, just dooming ourselves in the end. Like Ren's lyrics conveyed earlier (As the world turns, the whole world burns). Part 2: is a studio recording with Ren & his videographer Samuel Perry-Falvey creating an artistic LYRIC VIDEO to assist in the messaging/storytelling. Pt.2 shows the money game through the narrower lens of corporate greed & government corruption & its effects on our present day society.🔥🔥I won't get to descriptive here, but it's much less abstract in its presentation & easier to absorb & decipher as an audience member & I can't wait to see you both reaction to it.😁 Part 3: Is Ren's magnum opus, once again returning to his one shot live performance format with Samuel Perry-Falvey behind the lens, but this time on a grander scale then anything they've attempted to date. Ren has even stated that this video in scale & technicality was his most ambitious project yet. Ren wraps up this trilogy telling us the life story of a single fictional character named "Jimmy" who was raised from birth in this money game mentality & therefore Ren tightens the focus even more on the MG. Instead of just singing the hook "Point the mirror at ourselves, we're all part of this old money game" he chooses to bring the mirror to life & show us through the life of Jimmy's & everyone around him who have their own money bags tied around there heads, showing us exactly where the pursuit of this MG will lead. 🤯🤯 Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber shared Money Game 3 on his Instagram and said Ren is one of the best storytellers he has seen in a very long time. Film maker Jonathan Hiller was blown away by the story, as well as the cinematography & choreography Ren & Sam created. By the end of the video Jonathan say's "This is the genius of Ren, by the end of the video his art transcends into a spiritual realm. Ren's use of negative space is captivating making MG3 utterly transformative". Cheers twin bros. 🍻.
Would have been great to just breakdown the first one. The best thing about to reacting to Ren is that it’s done raw with no spoilers. Maybe think about editing your comment again to take out the spoilers. Especially for those on here who also haven’t seen Ren.
Indeed. Nicely worded comment. A one take that took over 80 tries? But I have to admit, it would be pretty amazing if there were a version where Ren took the hood off himself ♾️
"He's got a thin face". If you watch Crutch, you get a real view of his body at the height of his illness (about 6 years ago), and realise how far he has come since.
I've always taken it that when he draws the face on sack man, it humanises him - has a moment of empathy and realizes that he is also the problem - gas - lighter.
I think this is a good moment for you to dip into The Big Push, Ren’s band. Specifically, I would recommend the mash up of Who Shot the Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop to get a feel for Romain’s brilliance as a guitarist.
Money Game 3 is also a live (almost- there's one cut they couldn't get around) one take. The production of that one in particular is extra mind blowing with that in mind!
Ren is in personal union prosecutor + judge + executioner of the deliquent "the money game" who is sitting in the chair "setting the tone" by playing guitar = "money sets the tone for life" As long as the MG was anonymous/dehumanized representing "the system" it got the blame + torture but in the moment it got a face Ren realized bitterly (just look at his face in that moment of realisation he is fully acting out his bitter disappointment) it´s actually not the system sitting in the chair but it´s him himself = as like as the chorus says "it´s easier to blame BUT point the mirror at ourselves - We are all part of this old money game" therefore he had to execute himself in order to fulfill the verdict..
This is a 1 take video, so No it's not him physically in the chair playing the guitar U all need to check out The Big Push "I shot the Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop" the video with Ren in red suspenders ❤❤
This was a great reaction! The person playing the guitar is Romain Axisa, Ren's bandmate in The Big Push and former roommate. This was a live, one-take video. I haven't actually heard anyone else mention the two colours in the video. Astute observation! For part 2, please make sure to do the lyric video first (the live is also worth checking out but it is not the complete song). 💜💜
Think more about the song. He said turn the mirror at ourselves. When he couldn't hurt or kill the "system" he turned the mirror back on himself and set fire, because we are all perpetuating the money game. In part two he turns on companies like Nike/Jordan "which he loves" who brings out really rare shoes and makes them scarce so everybody wants them. In Hi Ren he makes fun of himself rapping on Money Game pt2 when he quotes she sells sea shells on the seashore.
The guitarist is Romain Axiss, his Big Push band mate, another incredibly talented individual. This one shot took almost 200 takes before getting it right and the entire series of tracks is incredible, telling us how the world really is like and the multiple hypocracies in the modern world. Loving you guys' reactions to Ren. welcome down the Ren rabbit hole, you're never leaving 🤣🤣 BTW on one of your previous reactions you said people think you look like the Hardy's. I think you're the Uso's long lost bros 🤣🤣🤣 keep it up guys 👍
I'm sure a bunch of people have already said as much, but this video is indeed live, and it took them many times to get this take. Ren loves to do his music videos in one-shot (Jenny and Screech is a great example). Shout out to Samual Perry who is the one behind the camera! Also, I'd love to see you guys reacting to Ren's song Chalk Outlines ft. Chinchilla - it gives me chills every time i hear it
I think you were right at the start, i think the guy in the chair is him, but he never realizes until he gives himself eyes. he spends the whole video telling the 'other guy' everything he was complicit in, only in the end, to realize he's been complicit all along. but damn, i REALLY like the correlation of the rain coat and the rain in the song.
So happy you got to the MG trilogy. ❤ Make sure you do the lyric video for part 2 and prepare yourself for MG3! 🤯can't wait to see your reaction to all 3!❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥🫶
SWEET!!!! Love that you guys got picked up by Disco Doc today as well, you guys are perfect for Rising Tidesday (and Thorsday, congrats on the double bump)😁 . Also, don't sweat the haters... they're inevitable as you grow, but they tell you right away who is and isn't a Renegade (yet). They boost your channel's engagement in the algorithm anyway, so you're still benefitting either way. There's a whole hoarde of us that're here to support you guys along the way 👏
Sorry to hear that some folks have been hatin. That isn't what the Renegades are about. Somebody must have missed the message. Yall are doing a great job at this. Ren will keep throwing you for loops. Just enjoy the ride and vibe with Ren.
You all should drop Ren a message. He is definitely in touch with his fans. And does talk about his thoughts and feelings from his past and treatments. He is a great soul. With some dark British/Welsh humor.
Your reaction was grand! I am heading into your content for part 2. The hostage was blind to the money game truths, Ren gave him eyes, then Ren could also see himself as part of the "problem", so rather than kill the now enlightened, he decided to "monk" himself. At least that is my interpretation. But being a Renegade and watching many reactors to this..... I have had time to give it far more thought.
Great reaction, again! This doesn’t take the cake yet. You’ll get your fix coming up in part 2&3. As a few people mentioned, it was a live take that took around 180 takes to get right. The lyrics are pretty self explanatory. I think the points you made were great. The beauty of Ren is that his music makes you think and reflect which is exactly what you’re doing. Keep it up! Looking forward to 2&3. ❤ Love your banter and your hilarious outtakes from the last one. 👌🏻 Nice work fellas.
@@StrawhatDynasty I’ve been loving these reactions! You both have amazing energy. Your observations are truly heart felt which is what draws me to you. You’re hilarious and honest. You’re also very talented musically. I’ll be here to stay xx
Ren said in his BTS for MG3, that he is playing more than one character here. There are several interpretations. Yours is on point. One character is the oppressor, the puppet masters of society. Also Screw the ones that are doubting you. Most of us don't. They must think that because you're smart at interpreting the music you must be cheating.
My take is that the bagged person is the sheep, the shackled blind people, it's him, it's me, it's you, it's us held captive by the money game. He is the vigilante or antihero in a raincoat who tries to make the people see what is happening while also blaimimg the sheep in a way, cause its easier to blame but then realizes how blind the people are. Then he makes him forcibly see, as in drawing the eyes so the person can see what he is doing to him. Then either to make a statement or in a realization that he is also to blame he burns himself. Either to make people really see...or smt.
The bag over the head is a money bag. My interpretation of the guy with the bag over his head in this video (and the ones with bags over their heads in "Money Game Pt. 3") is that they represent the fact that we're all hostages to the money game. We're both abused by it (as the bagged guy in this video is) and we're to blame for it (because we still choose to participate in it). "Money Game Pt.2" is a lyric video so you won't see this visual motif come back but in "Money Game Pt.3" you'll see the bags again, though one gets removed as we zoom in on one person's story within the money game, at which point we get to see his face. Outside of that character though, everyone in the video is just a faceless hostage to the money game. When he cuts the eyeholes in the bag in this video, it's so the person in the bag can see the truth, see the abuse, see what's happening. And, at the end, it's Ren protesting. That whole visual of him dousing himself with gasoline and (apparently) lighting himself on fire is a reference to a Buddhist monk, Thích Quảng Đức, who sat down and lit himself on fire at a busy Saigon road intersection in 1963 to protest the persecution of Buddhists by the South Vietnamese government. He burned himself alive (and died, sitting cross-legged in the street) to bring attention to the policies of the Diệm government and it worked; the photo of him burning became one of the most famous photographs ever taken and drew attention to the issue from around the world. Similarly - though symbolically, obviously - Ren, at the end of this video, is apparently setting himself on fire to shock the viewer and draw attention to the abuses of the money game. Also, as he says in the hook, we all want to point the blame at others for us being trapped in the money game but, really, we're equally to blame because we participate in it. Thus, at the end, he stops abusing the faceless hostage and instead turns the punishment on himself. Whether that's him "burning the system down" as you said, protesting the system, taking responsibility for his part in the system, or some combination of all three... idk. Ren has talked about this trilogy and his thoughts on the money game in interviews, so you get a more nuanced version of his thoughts on it there but I'm not 100% on what every symbol in this video is meant to be.
Hell yeah! Clicked immediately- can’t wait to enjoy ALL of the Money Games with you dope MF’s. 🤘🏼🎧🤟🏼 And as others will surely point out: do the LYRIC video for MG2 (and note some possible inspiration from RATM Wall $treet video for Sleep Now in the Fire)
Rencis simply saying that he's angry at people who blindly take part in the money game and he wanted to hurt them. But the he drew eyes on the person to say that you're not seeing the problem. But then, he realises that he's part of the same game and so he's saying that he shouldn't blame everyone else, he should look in the mirror and take his own action.
Ren has said he likes to make videos that continually ask questions …and watching you react to this…..MG1 has definitely hit that mark. Constantly posing questions to you, the viewers. Love the hook in this too…..cannot wait to see you work through the whole trilogy…..great reaction 🔥
Thank you for the great reaction guys! 1. I think that is a great interpretation that Ren is the one in white, have not thought or heard of that perspective! 2. I never had a thought on the different colors, so appreciate the call out on it! 3. You are on a ride! Buckle up!!!! 4. I enjoy both of your perspectives and personalities on screen! I think it was both entertaining and educational. Appetizer of choice: Garlic Cheese Toast. Much love and have a great day!
You two are like the perfect calamari. I'm loving the subtle humour when the stripy-shirt twin indulges his slower, enthusiastic brother and does the subtle(ish) 4th-wall-break expression down the barrel like: "hey, he's not Einstein, but he's my brother and he's adorable!"... You both are. Added a 'subscribe' to my handful of 'likes', purely off of this 'un.
Lmao it makes me laugh cos every single guy that watches this and Illest of our time mentions how built Ren is 😂 he’s a hell of a lot bigger now. Wait till you see the big push I shot the sheriff mashup his arms are huge and hes still bigger now 😂🥵 The guitarist is Romain Axisa from The Big Push 🖤
Great reaction guys ❤. To me the guy in the mask represents everyone. I loved when he painted the eyes on his mask so he could see. But "we're" ALL part of this money game.
Money game is like a fine wine it gets better over time great reaction. A lot of Ren's videos are you make your own interpretation especially the pig heads. 😁🤘🤘🤘
love your reactions guys, and i think i like even more the fact that you jump straight into rabbit holes. on that note i have a couple of suggestions that i didnt realize at the time were rabbit holes. but damn I'm happy i dove into them. falling in reverse: *popular monster *the drug in me is you (reimagined) its slower than the original that they put out years ago... both are great *watch the world burn in case ur not familiar with them ronnie radke is their lead singer (formally of escape the fate before he went to prison) hes got a crazy range IMO, he sings, raps, and screams like a demon, its nuts. so expect a little of everything from singing, rapping and metal bc he somehow manages to make them all work in the same song. dont ask me how, maybe its voodo, or wizardry, or magic of somekind but whatever it is it works, and i love it! lol... hes got earlier stuff i think on a mixtape with andy beirsack ("im an asshole" immediately comes to mind) amongst a whole bunch of other stuff,and i love all of that too but the newer stuff particularly in the last 5 yrs or so with falling in reverse is just emersive. its a whole experience really, and a definite rabbit whole. theres a trilogy in there too: losing my mind, losing my life, and drugs chris webby: i like literally everything I've heard from him to date. i think he sings on a song or 2 but hes really a rapper through and through, and in my humble opinion hes completely underrated... its criminal really ... hes got a 6 part series called raw thoughts if you want to stick with a series, but honestly you could randomly select any of his songs with little chance of being disappointed. not trying to steer you off the REN track just thought id share a couple if my faves in hopes that you guys might enjoy them too. damn, this got wordy AF fast, apologies for the novel but i hope u guys dive into those suggestions if u havent already 😁 keep doing great things 🩵
I’m exited to hear you guys review the other two also, I’m glad you guys are listening to them in order, it’s a small thing but it makes all the difference
Another great reaction, fast becoming my fave reactors. Can't wait for part 2...I assume that will be the next one and then part 3 and then down the rest of the Ren rollercoaster...the ride of your life!
It's a one take. How can it be Ren? It's Romain, his friend and bandmate from The Big Push. The lean muscular body is from working out to stay fit and combat his sickness and eating NOTHING but a meaty protein and a few select veggies. He can't eat or drink anything else so practically NO fat is consumed at all. Great reaction guys.
What I saw was the player is humanity and he is society. He gave humanity eyes to watch society burn.. This is not a continue;s story or tale. they all have the meaning of the money game . Just different scenario's #2 is a little more political and corporate greed. #3 I will let you judge !! But it is so far the best one !! Nice guys, look forward to the other 2
My understanding is that this is a trial of the guitarist. Ren is judge jury and executioner accusing the guitarist of being in the money game. But eventually Ren realises everyone is in the money game including himself, so he should punish himself first. It's a 'he who is without sin throw the first stone' vibe.
Ive found it quite satisfying when you do part 2, to do the lyric video first as a must but then watch him live preform 1 of the verses cause his live's are always a chefs 💋
Don't know if I'm colour blind or you guys are but I've always seen that poncho as green 😂. I take it as Ren does represent money, he is the capitalist western society. The faceless victim in white is all of us and any of us. We are complicit in surrendering to the system, literally playing for money. Unfortunately it is a system that will eventually consume itself. We can't cut costs, drive to be more efficient and increase profits constantly without reaching a tipping point where the system has taken so much that it removes it's own consumer class and will burn and collapse. Just my two penneth. Great reaction.
Loved your reaction and interpretation on this. Money game part 2 is brilliant and for me personally part 3 is amazing. Can’t wait to see your reaction to both of these. I am down the rabbit hole and still finding new songs by ren. And I can’t fault any of them. They are all brilliant and all hit you in different ways. Enjoy your journey
Maybe he was pointing the finger at the blind masses that are perpetuating the system, drew eyes on them so they could see the error of their ways, wanted to kill them and burn them for their crime against humanity and the planet, but in the end he came to the realization that "we are all part of this money game" including himself and he poured it on himself.
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This has probably been one of our most requested REN TRACKS so far !! Please let us know how you felt on our thoughts and Analysis, and let us know...
1. What do you think about our prediction of REN being the one in the chair wearing WHITE?
2. Thoughts on what the 2 COLORS REPRESENT in the Video?
3. Does this take the cake for the MONEY GAME TRILOGY ? Or are we in for a ride with Parts 2 & 3 ?
4. Was this Reaction/ Analysis both ENTERTAINING and EDUCATIONAL ?
Loving this RABBIT HOLE so far, can't wait to see what is next. JENNY AND SCREECH FINAL THOUGHTS VIDEO coming up next, we come through on our promises !!
Check out some of our original content below
linktr.ee/SHDynasty
MG2 is incredible and went viral but MG3 is on a “Hi Ren” level! And coincidentally (?) MG3 and Hi Ren are the same length.
please do ren love music there 3 parts
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You are definitely in for a ride with parts 2 & 3! This is just the beginning. As others have noted, please make sure you pick the "right" one for part 2 👉"Money Game 2 (Official Lyric Video)".
Garlic mushrooms 🍄 😋
It's not him literally. It's Romain Axisa, the guitarist from The Big Push. Metaphorically it's him though, as well as all of us. He's saying that we are all responsible for this state of affairs to some extent.
and by drawing on the eyes he's opened his eyes leading to the burning that side...
Please make sure you guys cover the lyric video for part 2. The live version is missing a full minute of the song itself. You will be missing a great piece of the song if you don't do that lyric video.❤
100%
Second this!! The lyric version is a must.
Yes. Absolutely!
I second this!!!
True! But don't forget to watch the live version too
We can interpret the ending in many ways, but at 50 yrs old, my first thought was of Thich Quang Duc, a Vietnamese Buddhist monk, who burned himself alive protesting the persecution of Buddhists in 1963 Saigon. It brought international attention from a photograher who captured the historical moment shown around the world.
This was my first thought as well. And pretty sure Ren mentioned it in a Twitch chat once
That image became the cover for Rage Against The Machine's first album. Iconic photo!!
Reminds me of Aaron outside the Israeli embassy last week.
Sad thing is 100s of Tibetan monks have done that since and no one notices anymore.
😢😢😢@@LHartman-gj7dl
If you watch part 2 then be sure to watch the lyric video.🔥🔥🔥
My interpretation is that he is playing judge, jury and executioner against a corrupt system that is blind to the societal damage they cause. But each time he can’t bring himself to hurt or kill the hooded representation of society or capitalism or those he feels are responsible. Instead he gives the hooded character eyes to see but then he realizes that he’s being hypocritical … he’s just as guilty. We are all part of the money game. So he either turns the judgment on himself or it is a symbolic protest or both.
Either way it’s very thought provoking, which I believe is the real point. If we are going to point blame on others, we need to take a hard look at ourselves as well.
Part 2 (make sure it’s the lyric video version) is much lighter, but still has a strong message.
Here's my take; along with factual statements made by Ren & others, on the messaging & performative aspects of Money Game Parts 1,2 & 3. Hope this helps you in absorbing the overall message Ren is portraying.✌❤
Part 1: & 3 are in a similar format to Ren's Tale of Jenny & Screen & Hi Ren, which can be considered live performance pieces that are shot in 1 take.🤯 Ren has commented that this was his first attempt at this style of one take video production & it took them over 180 takes to get this shot right especially with all the choreography & music involved. In essence, Ren is introducing everyone to all the hypocrisy in the west & the seeds that have been sown around the world that created this money game & how we all live blind to it daily, with a metaphorical money bag tied around our heads. 💰🤑💰Ren portrays the character of Judge, jury & executioner for those who are blinded by the money game (the bagman with the guitar) & the corruption that steams from the greed of everyone involved in it. He even draws eyes on the bagman to help him see his own errors & that of society's. When Ren attempts to carry out the final death sentence, the bagman's eyes reflect back to Ren his own complacency in the MG (Hold the mirror to ourselves, we're all part of this old money game). The end carries a double meaning, 1) like a Buddhist Monk Ren burns himself in effigy as a protest & 2) This act of burning represents how we are all, as a society, just dooming ourselves in the end. Like Ren's lyrics conveyed earlier (As the world turns, the whole world burns).
Part 2: is a studio recording with Ren & his videographer Samuel Perry-Falvey creating an artistic LYRIC VIDEO to assist in the messaging/storytelling. Pt.2 shows the money game through the narrower lens of corporate greed & government corruption & its effects on our present day society.🔥🔥I won't get to descriptive here, but it's much less abstract in its presentation & easier to absorb & decipher as an audience member & I can't wait to see you both reaction to it.😁
Part 3: Is Ren's magnum opus, once again returning to his one shot live performance format with Samuel Perry-Falvey behind the lens, but this time on a grander scale then anything they've attempted to date. Ren has even stated that this video in scale & technicality was his most ambitious project yet. Ren wraps up this trilogy telling us the life story of a single fictional character named "Jimmy" who was raised from birth in this money game mentality & therefore Ren tightens the focus even more on the MG. Instead of just singing the hook "Point the mirror at ourselves, we're all part of this old money game" he chooses to bring the mirror to life & show us through the life of Jimmy's & everyone around him who have their own money bags tied around there heads, showing us exactly where the pursuit of this MG will lead. 🤯🤯
Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber shared Money Game 3 on his Instagram and said Ren is one of the best storytellers he has seen in a very long time. Film maker Jonathan Hiller was blown away by the story, as well as the cinematography & choreography Ren & Sam created. By the end of the video Jonathan say's "This is the genius of Ren, by the end of the video his art transcends into a spiritual realm. Ren's use of negative space is captivating making MG3 utterly transformative".
Cheers twin bros. 🍻.
Thank you
Yo man, spoiler alert? They are on MG1
Would have been great to just breakdown the first one. The best thing about to reacting to Ren is that it’s done raw with no spoilers.
Maybe think about editing your comment again to take out the spoilers. Especially for those on here who also haven’t seen Ren.
Wow
Bear in mind that these are one-take videos when guessing characters ;)
Indeed. Nicely worded comment. A one take that took over 80 tries?
But I have to admit, it would be pretty amazing if there were a version where Ren took the hood off himself ♾️
One shot! 180 tries! 😅
The hooded guitarist is Romain Axisa who's Ren's band mate from The Big Push.
"He's got a thin face".
If you watch Crutch, you get a real view of his body at the height of his illness (about 6 years ago), and realise how far he has come since.
I've always taken it that when he draws the face on sack man, it humanises him - has a moment of empathy and realizes that he is also the problem - gas - lighter.
I think this is a good moment for you to dip into The Big Push, Ren’s band. Specifically, I would recommend the mash up of Who Shot the Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop to get a feel for Romain’s brilliance as a guitarist.
Might have been mentioned already but, this is a live one take. It took over 180 attempts to get this take!!
Money Game 3 is also a live (almost- there's one cut they couldn't get around) one take. The production of that one in particular is extra mind blowing with that in mind!
Ren is in personal union prosecutor + judge + executioner of the deliquent "the money game" who is sitting in the chair "setting the tone" by playing guitar = "money sets the tone for life"
As long as the MG was anonymous/dehumanized representing "the system" it got the blame + torture but in the moment it got a face Ren realized bitterly (just look at his face in that moment of realisation he is fully acting out his bitter disappointment) it´s actually not the system sitting in the chair but it´s him himself = as like as the chorus says "it´s easier to blame BUT point the mirror at ourselves - We are all part of this old money game" therefore he had to execute himself in order to fulfill the verdict..
NAILED IT! But.... it can only be destroyed after "the victim" has eyes to see "him" and shows resistance. GREAT REACTION AGAIN GUYS!
This is a 1 take video, so No it's not him physically in the chair playing the guitar U all need to check out The Big Push "I shot the Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop" the video with Ren in red suspenders ❤❤
This what I'm talking about. Looking forward to the rest of the trilogy!!
the bag is a money bag
Oh fellas, you’re in for a beautiful Ren ride! Much love from the UK 🧡
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At last! Haha... can't wait for you to do 2 and 3. Did you notice it was recorded live? And in one take (took over 180 takes to film).
One voice.... One Guitar.... One hell of a performance.
Indeed !
This was a great reaction! The person playing the guitar is Romain Axisa, Ren's bandmate in The Big Push and former roommate. This was a live, one-take video. I haven't actually heard anyone else mention the two colours in the video. Astute observation! For part 2, please make sure to do the lyric video first (the live is also worth checking out but it is not the complete song). 💜💜
Have quickly become one of my new faves for reaction videos.. JWD fellas , like always.👍
Same!
mine too. Real quick haha
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Same! And they have some sick flows of their own too!
Think more about the song. He said turn the mirror at ourselves. When he couldn't hurt or kill the "system" he turned the mirror back on himself and set fire, because we are all perpetuating the money game. In part two he turns on companies like Nike/Jordan "which he loves" who brings out really rare shoes and makes them scarce so everybody wants them. In Hi Ren he makes fun of himself rapping on Money Game pt2 when he quotes she sells sea shells on the seashore.
The guitarist is Romain Axiss, his Big Push band mate, another incredibly talented individual. This one shot took almost 200 takes before getting it right and the entire series of tracks is incredible, telling us how the world really is like and the multiple hypocracies in the modern world. Loving you guys' reactions to Ren. welcome down the Ren rabbit hole, you're never leaving 🤣🤣 BTW on one of your previous reactions you said people think you look like the Hardy's. I think you're the Uso's long lost bros 🤣🤣🤣 keep it up guys 👍
I'm sure a bunch of people have already said as much, but this video is indeed live, and it took them many times to get this take. Ren loves to do his music videos in one-shot (Jenny and Screech is a great example). Shout out to Samual Perry who is the one behind the camera!
Also, I'd love to see you guys reacting to Ren's song Chalk Outlines ft. Chinchilla - it gives me chills every time i hear it
I think you were right at the start, i think the guy in the chair is him, but he never realizes until he gives himself eyes. he spends the whole video telling the 'other guy' everything he was complicit in, only in the end, to realize he's been complicit all along.
but damn, i REALLY like the correlation of the rain coat and the rain in the song.
So happy you got to the MG trilogy. ❤ Make sure you do the lyric video for part 2 and prepare yourself for MG3! 🤯can't wait to see your reaction to all 3!❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥🫶
Everyone is now waiting to see you be absolutely blown away when you get to MG part 3.
Part 3 is special
They're all special...
But part 3 is NEXT LEVEL
A masterpiece
SWEET!!!! Love that you guys got picked up by Disco Doc today as well, you guys are perfect for Rising Tidesday (and Thorsday, congrats on the double bump)😁 . Also, don't sweat the haters... they're inevitable as you grow, but they tell you right away who is and isn't a Renegade (yet). They boost your channel's engagement in the algorithm anyway, so you're still benefitting either way. There's a whole hoarde of us that're here to support you guys along the way 👏
Sorry to hear that some folks have been hatin. That isn't what the Renegades are about. Somebody must have missed the message. Yall are doing a great job at this. Ren will keep throwing you for loops. Just enjoy the ride and vibe with Ren.
You all should drop Ren a message. He is definitely in touch with his fans. And does talk about his thoughts and feelings from his past and treatments. He is a great soul. With some dark British/Welsh humor.
Your reaction was grand! I am heading into your content for part 2.
The hostage was blind to the money game truths, Ren gave him eyes, then Ren could also see himself as part of the "problem", so rather than kill the now enlightened, he decided to "monk" himself.
At least that is my interpretation. But being a Renegade and watching many reactors to this..... I have had time to give it far more thought.
Ahi tuna 🍣 😂
Lyric video for part 2. Cheers!
Great reaction, again! This doesn’t take the cake yet. You’ll get your fix coming up in part 2&3.
As a few people mentioned, it was a live take that took around 180 takes to get right. The lyrics are pretty self explanatory.
I think the points you made were great. The beauty of Ren is that his music makes you think and reflect which is exactly what you’re doing.
Keep it up! Looking forward to 2&3. ❤
Love your banter and your hilarious outtakes from the last one. 👌🏻 Nice work fellas.
Thanks for really watching our videos ! We’ve noticed your comments before and we appreciate you!
@@StrawhatDynasty I’ve been loving these reactions! You both have amazing energy. Your observations are truly heart felt which is what draws me to you. You’re hilarious and honest. You’re also very talented musically.
I’ll be here to stay xx
Ren said in his BTS for MG3, that he is playing more than one character here. There are several interpretations. Yours is on point. One character is the oppressor, the puppet masters of society. Also Screw the ones that are doubting you. Most of us don't. They must think that because you're smart at interpreting the music you must be cheating.
My take is that the bagged person is the sheep, the shackled blind people, it's him, it's me, it's you, it's us held captive by the money game. He is the vigilante or antihero in a raincoat who tries to make the people see what is happening while also blaimimg the sheep in a way, cause its easier to blame but then realizes how blind the people are. Then he makes him forcibly see, as in drawing the eyes so the person can see what he is doing to him. Then either to make a statement or in a realization that he is also to blame he burns himself. Either to make people really see...or smt.
Very tarantino-esque! Genius videography
The bag over the head is a money bag. My interpretation of the guy with the bag over his head in this video (and the ones with bags over their heads in "Money Game Pt. 3") is that they represent the fact that we're all hostages to the money game. We're both abused by it (as the bagged guy in this video is) and we're to blame for it (because we still choose to participate in it). "Money Game Pt.2" is a lyric video so you won't see this visual motif come back but in "Money Game Pt.3" you'll see the bags again, though one gets removed as we zoom in on one person's story within the money game, at which point we get to see his face. Outside of that character though, everyone in the video is just a faceless hostage to the money game.
When he cuts the eyeholes in the bag in this video, it's so the person in the bag can see the truth, see the abuse, see what's happening. And, at the end, it's Ren protesting. That whole visual of him dousing himself with gasoline and (apparently) lighting himself on fire is a reference to a Buddhist monk, Thích Quảng Đức, who sat down and lit himself on fire at a busy Saigon road intersection in 1963 to protest the persecution of Buddhists by the South Vietnamese government. He burned himself alive (and died, sitting cross-legged in the street) to bring attention to the policies of the Diệm government and it worked; the photo of him burning became one of the most famous photographs ever taken and drew attention to the issue from around the world. Similarly - though symbolically, obviously - Ren, at the end of this video, is apparently setting himself on fire to shock the viewer and draw attention to the abuses of the money game.
Also, as he says in the hook, we all want to point the blame at others for us being trapped in the money game but, really, we're equally to blame because we participate in it. Thus, at the end, he stops abusing the faceless hostage and instead turns the punishment on himself. Whether that's him "burning the system down" as you said, protesting the system, taking responsibility for his part in the system, or some combination of all three... idk. Ren has talked about this trilogy and his thoughts on the money game in interviews, so you get a more nuanced version of his thoughts on it there but I'm not 100% on what every symbol in this video is meant to be.
My favorite appetizer is bacon wrapped, horseradish stuffed shrimp! But, it's hard to turn down good wings.
Hell yeah! Clicked immediately- can’t wait to enjoy ALL of the Money Games with you dope MF’s. 🤘🏼🎧🤟🏼 And as others will surely point out: do the LYRIC video for MG2 (and note some possible inspiration from RATM Wall $treet video for Sleep Now in the Fire)
Rencis simply saying that he's angry at people who blindly take part in the money game and he wanted to hurt them. But the he drew eyes on the person to say that you're not seeing the problem. But then, he realises that he's part of the same game and so he's saying that he shouldn't blame everyone else, he should look in the mirror and take his own action.
Ren has said he likes to make videos that continually ask questions …and watching you react to this…..MG1 has definitely hit that mark. Constantly posing questions to you, the viewers.
Love the hook in this too…..cannot wait to see you work through the whole trilogy…..great reaction 🔥
Thank you for the great reaction guys!
1. I think that is a great interpretation that Ren is the one in white, have not thought or heard of that perspective!
2. I never had a thought on the different colors, so appreciate the call out on it!
3. You are on a ride! Buckle up!!!!
4. I enjoy both of your perspectives and personalities on screen! I think it was both entertaining and educational.
Appetizer of choice: Garlic Cheese Toast.
Much love and have a great day!
OK, as much as I love your lads reaction, I heard a cat and now I need to know it's name! One love from Scotland. 💙 😺
His name is Christopher Wallace , but we call him “ Poppa” as in “ Big Poppa “ 🤟😎
@@StrawhatDynasty Love it, tell Christopher that Holly cat (my cat) sends love from Scotland! 😁😺
❤❤❤ Got to say I get excited when you drop a new reaction to a Ren song.
You said “I’m might be stretching on this one”, but I actually really liked what you had to say about that whole light/verse dark raincoat idea
I love your "Burn this MF down" edit
😂😂😂
We aim to put a smile on faces 🙌🙏
You two are like the perfect calamari. I'm loving the subtle humour when the stripy-shirt twin indulges his slower, enthusiastic brother and does the subtle(ish) 4th-wall-break expression down the barrel like: "hey, he's not Einstein, but he's my brother and he's adorable!"...
You both are. Added a 'subscribe' to my handful of 'likes', purely off of this 'un.
The child into a killer possibly refers to Screech.
Thank you both!! 🫶💜
Lmao it makes me laugh cos every single guy that watches this and Illest of our time mentions how built Ren is 😂 he’s a hell of a lot bigger now. Wait till you see the big push I shot the sheriff mashup his arms are huge and hes still bigger now 😂🥵
The guitarist is Romain Axisa from The Big Push 🖤
Great reaction guys ❤. To me the guy in the mask represents everyone. I loved when he painted the eyes on his mask so he could see. But "we're" ALL part of this money game.
You killed me with the Always Sunny picture lmao
Money game is like a fine wine it gets better over time great reaction. A lot of Ren's videos are you make your own interpretation especially the pig heads. 😁🤘🤘🤘
love your reactions guys, and i think i like even more the fact that you jump straight into rabbit holes. on that note i have a couple of suggestions that i didnt realize at the time were rabbit holes. but damn I'm happy i dove into them.
falling in reverse:
*popular monster
*the drug in me is you (reimagined) its slower than the original that they put out years ago... both are great
*watch the world burn
in case ur not familiar with them ronnie radke is their lead singer (formally of escape the fate before he went to prison) hes got a crazy range IMO, he sings, raps, and screams like a demon, its nuts. so expect a little of everything from singing, rapping and metal bc he somehow manages to make them all work in the same song. dont ask me how, maybe its voodo, or wizardry, or magic of somekind but whatever it is it works, and i love it! lol... hes got earlier stuff i think on a mixtape with andy beirsack ("im an asshole" immediately comes to mind) amongst a whole bunch of other stuff,and i love all of that too but the newer stuff particularly in the last 5 yrs or so with falling in reverse is just emersive. its a whole experience really, and a definite rabbit whole. theres a trilogy in there too: losing my mind, losing my life, and drugs
chris webby:
i like literally everything I've heard from him to date. i think he sings on a song or 2 but hes really a rapper through and through, and in my humble opinion hes completely underrated... its criminal really ... hes got a 6 part series called raw thoughts if you want to stick with a series, but honestly you could randomly select any of his songs with little chance of being disappointed.
not trying to steer you off the REN track just thought id share a couple if my faves in hopes that you guys might enjoy them too.
damn, this got wordy AF fast, apologies for the novel but i hope u guys dive into those suggestions if u havent already 😁
keep doing great things 🩵
We are down to venture into anything as long as it’s good music so thank you !!
I am loving watching the interplay between you guys as you experience the Ren Rabbit Hole. This is so much fun.
Awww, great. Now I'm HUNGRY!! Can't wait for the next one! Thanks guys.
I’m exited to hear you guys review the other two also, I’m glad you guys are listening to them in order, it’s a small thing but it makes all the difference
No Cuts they say...I say, the deepest cuts.
I think the symbolism of setting himself on fire is a strong desire to remove himself from the system.
Another great reaction, fast becoming my fave reactors. Can't wait for part 2...I assume that will be the next one and then part 3 and then down the rest of the Ren rollercoaster...the ride of your life!
so glad your doing money games your in for a amazing ride thank you always love your reactions ❤❤
Burn it all down, only then can we start over. But first we need to open our eyes to what's really going on around us. Great reaction guys! ❤
Im 68, and i love your thoughts boys 😊
You have 14 yrs of Masterpieces to catch up on with Ren.
Value? No.
Entertainment? Oh yeah for sure.
You guys are hilarious!
Can't wait for Money Game pt 2.
Make sure it's the lyric vid.
Ren tells us this one take MV took over 180 takes over 2 nights!
Yeah Ren does workout, great shape! He shows it off in his song "Murderer" and "Illiest of Our Time". Has to with his Lyme Disease. Yolk!
It's a one take. How can it be Ren? It's Romain, his friend and bandmate from The Big Push. The lean muscular body is from working out to stay fit and combat his sickness and eating NOTHING but a meaty protein and a few select veggies. He can't eat or drink anything else so practically NO fat is consumed at all. Great reaction guys.
What I saw was the player is humanity and he is society. He gave humanity eyes to watch society burn.. This is not a continue;s story or tale. they all have the meaning of the money game . Just different scenario's #2 is a little more political and corporate greed. #3 I will let you judge !! But it is so far the best one !! Nice guys, look forward to the other 2
What the heck is going on?! Can’t wait for part 2!!
Great reaction! So excited for the main course and dessert ❤✌
He did not make holes in the hood, he drew eyes on the hood.
My understanding is that this is a trial of the guitarist. Ren is judge jury and executioner accusing the guitarist of being in the money game. But eventually Ren realises everyone is in the money game including himself, so he should punish himself first. It's a 'he who is without sin throw the first stone' vibe.
Really enjoying your reactions/breakdown to Ren, such a deep rabbit hole.
REN has true ANIMAL FLOW
Love you guys!! ❤ so glad you found Ren 🙌
Never seen it before.
Thank you 😎👍Much love and light.
Ive found it quite satisfying when you do part 2, to do the lyric video first as a must but then watch him live preform 1 of the verses cause his live's are always a chefs 💋
Looking forward to 2 and 3 , please make sure you do the Lyric version for No.2 Great reaction again.
Don't know if I'm colour blind or you guys are but I've always seen that poncho as green 😂.
I take it as Ren does represent money, he is the capitalist western society. The faceless victim in white is all of us and any of us. We are complicit in surrendering to the system, literally playing for money.
Unfortunately it is a system that will eventually consume itself. We can't cut costs, drive to be more efficient and increase profits constantly without reaching a tipping point where the system has taken so much that it removes it's own consumer class and will burn and collapse.
Just my two penneth. Great reaction.
I've always felt the people with bags over their heads represent all of us. We are all guilty as well as REN.
I must know... what is kitty who gave that sweet meows' name? 😂😊💜💜
Christopher Wallace , but we call him “ Popa” as in “Big Popa” 😉
Think you touched on some good points but the next two parts will reveal more, Looking forward to them! :)
So glad you've arrived at the MG trilogy! Looking forward to pt 2!!! 🥰
Awesome reaction. Don’t worry it gets even better. Your minds will be blown.
YES!!!! Can't wait for this. I'm giddy.
The cat likes jazzy soulful tracks 😂
Wait til you get to the third one your both gonna love it
Have you heard of Disco Doc? He gave you guys a shout out as new Ren reactors. Expect more Renegades to come here saying Disco doc sent them.
Looking forward to 2 and 3!
Loved your reaction and interpretation on this. Money game part 2 is brilliant and for me personally part 3 is amazing. Can’t wait to see your reaction to both of these. I am down the rabbit hole and still finding new songs by ren. And I can’t fault any of them. They are all brilliant and all hit you in different ways. Enjoy your journey
Ren is a master of surprise in disguise . Great reaction 🤘
Part 2 and finally part 3 ❤
Just roll through the entire catalog
Maybe he was pointing the finger at the blind masses that are perpetuating the system, drew eyes on them so they could see the error of their ways, wanted to kill them and burn them for their crime against humanity and the planet, but in the end he came to the realization that "we are all part of this money game" including himself and he poured it on himself.
This was all live one take. It took approx 180 takes to get it right no edits or cuts
Hey guys, i just listened to your original stuff and i think it's really good😊. Especially "Where they at trix" is awesome❤.
Wow! Thanks for listening to our stuff! We truly appreciate you! More to come this year !