Ren is a Vocal Acrobat! Back on 74 / Message In A Bottle retake (Reaction & Analysis) 

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Just the fact that ren thanked you for your singing tutorial videos which helped him hone his skills, is amazing. I bet you feel so proud and excited about thet, as you should 😊💜💜

He’s in my top 5 artist of all time.

I love your comment about true attentiveness from Ren. I am a people watcher, very sensitive to micro-expressions in human faces (actually animals too, which is why cats will always become my bestie, I understand them because I understand their tiniest moves and respond with respect). This has its downside by the way, in my marriage for example. The poor lady can't have a moment of privacy or confusion without me seeing it, though I have worked on not responding to it. Anyway, everyone can see Ren is very expressive in his facial expressions, but in this video, he is both leading and following. He used his eyes to urge the bassist during their dueling solos. He intently watches the lady singers when they are leading and he is matching them. He once signals to the camera person, I believe, that a switch is coming. He has some moments where his eyes are gentle, slow blink style to project relaxation. What I am saying is for all of his musical gifts he has a natural charisma that makes him a leader. Not an aggressive, boss style leader, rather, he is a Robert Greenleaf style leader, a servant leader. He serves others when he leads, strives to meet their needs and help them actualize. That is why his collaborations are absolutely top notch. And my guess is he honed his musical leadership during all of those years busking. He had to attend to the other members, and if solo (and in group), attend to the crowd. A literal random group of people. But he is sensitive to human expression, that is plain to see.

The ladies aka "background singers" deserve more praise. Well deserve more.

Ren famously studied many past masters, so this is a lot of Smokey Robinson who's vocals are close to Ren. The unmistakable Motown influence on the piece compliments it so well. We get a great sample of Stings classic, message. I'm also impressed with his willingness to shine on those girls for face time.

To put it simply...Ren is a Bruce Lee of music.He managed to put different styles of music into what works best for him.Naturaly.Less fortunate humans will spend countless hours analysing it...

The original "Back on 74" is from the band "Jungle" btw.

For this performance, Ren almost exclusively watches the other singers while he sings. He is feeding off of them and is loving every second of it.

Its always been said that STING and the POLICE could not be copied due to their uniqueness! Well I think if anyone could do it, Ren could if he so choses. Thanks Chris another insightful reaction, see you on your next one. ❤from D in the UK 🇬🇧

This was a wonderful reaction to one amazing performance. Loved your excitement with everything he was doing with his voice. It all was just PERFECT. Thank you. ❤🤗❤

Ok my bad. I had originally said what’s so special about this performance in your other video. I didn’t realize not only did he learn from you but how he goes through different styles in one song and the transitions between notes.

Wonderful vocal performance from Ren and also beautiful backup vocals from the fabulous ladies. Top Tier live performance. Loved it. Cant wait to see what's next with the NAS retake next week

This entire set is ear candy and now this vocal analysis sprinkles magic dust all over. Everyone has been hoping and waiting for the Chris Liepe breakdown!

Been waiting for this! 😊❤ You are the best. Hey remember Ren interviews need to be an annual thing. Get it sorted for later in the year. 😊

Most refreshing artist on the planet ❤️

I’ve been dying for your reaction to this gem, Chris! Love it

Was waiting for this! Thx for the great reaction and for being another amazed fan like the rest of us. And he thanked you-Wow!

If it means anything, as a singer too, I'm also learning so much from your channel and amazing analysis. Ren’s dad x

Id love to see you collaborate with the fairy vocal mother ❤Lolli Wren ❤

Yessssssssss this one is going 🤯👍❤

Always ask who is Ren what he wont and what we get from him . SOS is in his music bottle.

Yeahh, I’ve been waiting for this! Now off to watch it 🥰

I lost my ability to sing since my throat got radiation therapy and i miss it dearly but i truly enjoy watching your videos and then with Ren is like the cherry on top ♥

I love the way you get excited about how people approach certain notes. Not just Ren . It's easy for you to get excited about him. Lol. He learned some of it from you!!! I'm glad to be able to witness these moments in music history! 🎉❤

I always look forward to your breakdowns, they're so on point. 👀😎

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Ren makes it all seem so effortless, but anyone who has ventured even a little way into the Ren rabbit hole, knows how much he's worked to perfect his craft. He is incredible and never ceases to amaze and delight me! Great reaction and analysis of how he's doing this vocal wizardry!

My vocals have the ship dead in the water despite the excellent crew. I’ve been focusing on learning all the other instruments. Time to work on that. I’ll go back through your channel. I have to find my voice.

It's testament to the way he drives into music and draws the best out of the people he collaborates with that l they pulled this together from the initial idea for the cover to writing the rap, composing the blend, and filming the video in 10 days!

Thank you Chris! Great breakdown as usual! This one was pure 🔥🔥🔥

REN looks happy making great music.

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Pretty sure you could put Chris liepe, vocal coach to #1 chart topping artist on your bio at this point lol

patiently waiting for this.. thank you ☺

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There's a BTS video on Ren's Patreon that makes this video even more impressive. From the moment this mash-up was conceived, it was arranged (the original Back on 74 was an EDM song), the rap written, backing singers found, rehearsed, a venue arranged and the video recorded in just 10 days.

Been waiting for your reaction Chris - cheers from outback Australia.

Back on - 74. That will make Abba and Waterloo 50 years old!🎉

I don't know much about singing that's why i love this Reactor but Ren songs make me feel concert exhausted afterwards.

Your reactions continue to be no less engaging and enthralling than the original art. Thanks for another stunning piece of work, Ren and Chris!

That mix of his head voice----I first thought of it as a mix of Portugal. The Man and Sting. I also thought he brought out a lot of the same sounds of Sting at the end of Hi Ren! However, I had been listening to a lot of Portugal. The Man earlier in the day before listening to this and was stunned at the similarities. I love all three singers, but Ren has a knack for making his voice adapt to the sound he wants, like Bob Marley on his cover of I Shot the Sheriff. He has so much breath control and just plain control over his voice.

I am so glad you did a reaction to this video. I always look forward to your analysis. Ren is a remarkable artist.

Wow how beautiful........... your actual in person with Ren! Bonkers did not expect that..............

So impressed with this song and your reaction. I feel like you could give this reaction to a university music course and the students would be hanging on your every word. Ren’s music invites discussion, analysis and praise. Thank you Chris!

I was waiting patiently!! So excited you did it!

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The look on Chris’ face and that cheer… THAT’S what Ren does.

Thanks for your review I loved every second of it❤

Thank you Chris, super breakdown and yes, Ren is very playful with this. I love how he hints at the Police song to come, gently offering up the MIAB riff during the Jungle piece. Did you notice the switch of mics, I presume they had different set ups for the singing and rap so allowing a seamless transition. The backing singers make this extra special and could the bassist look any cooler?

I always love watching and listening to your analysis. It opens my ears to hear those intricacies and appreciate how an artist makes their voice an instrument to play with. I'm learning so much to be more playful and experimental with my own practice. It opens up so many more opportunities and reignites that passion and fun with music.

Please reaction to Sam Tomkins - Time Will Fly. Thank you

I was so stoked when Ren first commented on one of your Ren vocal analyses. And when you posted the Ren interview, I resorted to a piercing head-voice "screech" of joy. Whenever Ren posts a new song, you're always one of the first channels I turn to. Thanks again for another great reaction!

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I learned so much in this reaction. Thank you!

Ahhh Chris the video reaction I was waiting for… thank you really enjoyed it… 🎶🫶🏻🎶

🔥🔥🔥 retake by the genre-bending Renster. Big luv to Kai and the ladies, Sam on camera. Chef's 💋 Thanks for reacting!

Thank you so much. I thought you would like this one, chris. It's a great analysis of a great artist from the one and only Mr Liepe. Thank you once again. 😊

Finally! 😊 As always, thank you for sharing your Ren reactions with us.

Thank you so much for this! I subscribed and look forward to more analysis! Would love to suggest that you analyze absolutely any song by Andrew Bird!

I genuinely think that the head voice/chest voice switching with less air AND rasp might come as mine did similarly, by practicing trying to reach STINGs singing voice when yours doesnt initially do it. I used to try to get my voice to replicate stings ability and and the effect it had was creating a way for my voice to do it, much like i imagine happened here 🤷‍♂️

Listen, he handed you definite bragging rights, and if I were you I’d have a hard time not finding a way to mention it in every video. 😛 😂

I love love love your Ren reactions! I could listen to you talk all day! But I'd REALLY love to watch your reaction to Steam Powered Giraffe's song HONEYBEE. I think you'll absolutely love it and get chills.

Thanks Chris! I don't normally watch reaction videos but after finding the Fred Again Ren one fascinating, I was waiting with baited breath for this one! ❤

After many listens to this I was looking for your react and it makes me more focused on the vocal technicalities. One thing that I did not notice until today was towards the end of "Message," that backup singers are switching up the "Let it go" lines. The first time it is more of a "forte" "Let it go," then they switch to more of a mezza-piano "Let it go" with the soprano voice staying up there, but the second voice dropping while they both go breathier. They alternate this. Ah, the details you make me listen to!

Watching yoi whisper at the beginning was the sweetest thing. Like you were giving full respect to Ren and not wanting to interrupt.

Knew youd Dig it!!!

Excellent analysis Chris (as always). There are lots of great singers, but I always come back to Peter Gabriel, Sting, Jon Anderson, Phil Collins and Ren as my all time favorites (for male vocalists). There's just another level of connection and humanity I get from them.

This guy ren vocals are beyond sick love the sound 😮it's shocking how good he is absolutely amazing

Was waiting for this one!

Couldn’t click on this fast enough!!! I am so excited to see you check out this video!!! I love this song retake!!! He is sooo good

Love your analysis

If you stepping away means Ren drops something new keep on stepping!

Nice!!! Never heard of this guy. Smooth

Was waiting for this reaction.👍💕🦇

Highly enjoyable 💥💫

Love this one!

I was waiting to see your reaction 🎉🎉🎉

Was looking out for this - as usual, worth the wait! 😁👍❤️

Another masterpiece

❤ great reaction

Loved your expressions.👍💕🦇

I've been waiting for you to do this one! AWESOME!

Was waiting for this reaction.

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I've been waiting for your reaction to this one! ❤

❤thank you Chris

Love the energy and vibe to this always enjoy your break down on these videos keep it up!!

Been waiting for this! You did not disappoint! Great song and reaction!❤️‍🔥✌🏻🫶🏻

I have literally been checking your channel everyday since this came out waiting for this reaction

I knew you'd live this😁

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Ren that was beautiful!

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Thanks for your reaction and break down.

I knew you would absolutely love this one. What a gem ❤

Great reaction and breakdown! Love this performance by Ren 💜💜

Subscribed. Much love ❤️ Sue

Yay! Loved this analysis. I knew you'd enjoy all the places he goes with his voice. :)