US Videographer REACTS to Ren "What You Want" - FIRST TIME REACTION 

I think all of us would support a second run through of the song where you listen to the lyrics. Because we appreciate your reaction on those as well! I’d totally sit through 2 full runs on Ren songs!

ps: I read a reaction a couple days ago(can’t remember their name) but they commented that their favorite new genre is “people who watch Ren reactions”. I 7:44 absolutely love that! So many reactors struggle with “ what kind of music does Ren play?” 😶🧐😶😶😐 There literally isn’t a slot that someone could slip his art in to, other than “Anything variant and spot on perfection

So good to see you getting on board the Ren train, and you are bringing a unique perspective to the reaction space with your director’s eye view. If you enjoyed this one from the perspective of the video, you’re gonna shit the bed for Losing It, I promise you. Keep up the great work, much love from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

I'd really be curious about a vodeographers standpoint on "losing it - fisher retake" Its one of my favourites by Ren and like "what you want" more on the light hearted side Anyways! Love your reactions. Keep it up ❤ Edited: Or of course "animal flow" which is another one take masterpiece - probably the most ambitious, because it involves much more people

Watching your creative brain taking it all in I can almost see the hamster wheel of ideas Ren gives you. Fire reaction as always bro ✌️❤️💪

Does he have ANYTHING that doesn't kill??? ❤❤❤

Joe E you bring so much to these reactions! Thank you! Love it ❤ btw, Luke Flegg did Animal Flow, fyi 😎

Joe E thanks for another REN reaction ❤ I love your perspective. Beastie boys vibes on this one x

Yes, he's a cool dude and so are you. I love educated people with their heart in the right place. The world needs more people like you! Spread love and connect across all borders! ❤

Hey Joe E -there is a live version of Jenny Screech Violet on RU-vid, that was filmed in front of a big audience in some back streets of Brighton. It’s done on a 360 camera and if you view it on a compatible device, such as a smart phone, you can interactively spin it round throughout the whole performance and view the crowd or Ren on stage. It’s phenomenal 👍

Lovin the beastie boys vibe on this one.

Yeah, the other guys are just some of his good friends helping out and having fun. I LOVE this one but I’ve been a huge fan of the Beasties since around 84 when I first heard them! Yes, I’m old - Whodini, Grandmaster Flash, Run DMC, breakin’, real old Skool OLD 😂

Look forward to the reaction to the reaction vid....because the lyrics in "what you want!" are catchy as.....and just as spot on as the visuals for their entertainment value....i personally reckon You should go take a look ar his Losing it (fisher rap retake) for more of that Fisheye thing before you move on to your next video/audio delight from the ridiculously multi talented man like Ren...but that's just my opinion man!

I think I've said this before in a comment or chat, but Ren _is_ the director on his videos. I wouldn't be surprised if he was the "costume department" too. XD That ending cracks me up because he's basically a guerilla filmmaker that doesn't always get permission to film in a location anyway (See him with Sam Tompkins "Blind Eyed" with cameo by Angry Car Park Attendant). Ren uses the 360 camera a lot in "Losing It", which I don't think you've reacted to? It's a very fun one as well. I super enjoy when you're talking about the videography, I personally love people being really analytical in their subject of expertise and breaking it down for others to learn. I'd also love to hear you talk about visual influences or techniques, especially since you said you're a huge film buff (as would be expected!) One technical thing as you're improving your set-up: the volume level between the video/music and your voice are really unequal... I feel like I'm missing some of what you're saying if I don't want to have it cranked up. Otherwise, immaculate vibes as always!

Joe E if I need a smile I can't fail to find it in your videos. Thanks for the fun, the good vibes & the feeling your just chatting with friends even though your many miles away from most of us. 🍹

If ya like this... check out him and the Big Push doing Praise You, Bongo Bong and Englishman in New York!!! Covers of Fatboy Slim, Manu Chao and Sting... in that order! Unreal is an Understatement!!!

Your reactions are so delightful. I love your energy and approach. I feel happy when watching you 😊

This is not the type of reaction I’m used to. I really enjoyed it. The technical breakdown is very interesting to watch. Thanks for a great reaction 😁👍

Another great Ren reaction ❤ All smiles this time 😊

Loving your reactions Joe E 💜 1990s is a fun one to listen to / watch

I love seeing REN being goofy with his friends! And of course another song I love. The old school Beastie Boys vibe is 🔥great reaction!

Renstie Boys. ❤

Your reaction is always a joy to watch. Today though I cant resist, so am writing the following for you. Ren self produces his videos. With his friends either Luke or Sam on the camera(s). No label, no grand team. No wardorbe department. Creates his own beats. He is also the director. He does most tech stuff in his bedroom. A place he may or maynot be able to leave on any day. Due to Lyme Disease damage to his body and brain. Not sure which video but until his june 9 2023 video drop only 1 cost him more then 1000pounds start to finish. Many of his videos, like HI REN, are 1-take live videos including his instrumentals, and rapping and singing. Anyone else in his videos are either strangers in the street going about their own day, or friends or friends of friends. When they finish filming, its a completed project. Ready as is.

You mentioned the costume design. I noticed a little while ago that he uses green, blue and purple as themes in the lyrics and the tracksuits they wear in the video are...green, blue and purple. Attention to detail like this is why Ren's videos are so great.

With Ren the 90's are alive and well!! Have a great weekend Joe E

Caught you on the “Ren Rollercoaster” with Black Pegasus and I really connected with your reactions and insights. I subscribed here right away and the first video I caught was your Father’s Day reaction with your son. I think it was “The Flash”. I could be wrong about that, but it doesn’t matter because the thing I remember most is just watching you just be a dad. When my son was 4 and my daughter was 4 months I left my then wife and I took the kids with me because I believe being a good parent is the most important thing a human being can do. Joe E you seem like a good man with a huge heart and your boy seemed beyond happy to spend that time with you. If I never learned another thing about you it wouldn’t matter. I’m here for whatever you decide to share with us. Good luck, brother.

Had to laugh about getting excited over a 360° camera. Wait till you see Jenny & screech filmed on 360° and you can control the camera. 😮😂

Thanks Joe E! This was solid, love your videography perspective! Thanks for this one, can’t wait for what you got next! If your worried about lyrics and really want to, just do a double take in the same video 😁. Much love, have a great day!

I love your insight on the cinematography! Totally new take on these videos for me!! Keep up the good work!!

I love your perspective; you don't get hug up on the lyrics, nor the complexity of the flow. Those things get covered on multiple sources. I watch you to hear about the color, technique, wardrobe. All the aspects of the video production that no other reactor can provide. Keep it UP!

I've watched so many reactions to Ren since he dropped Hi Ren ages ago but you have become probably my favourite reactor because you just feel your way through his music and that makes it special. Thanks for being so open and honest with us all and I look forward to more. Oh, I also suggest Chinchillla fingers Live...that will blow your mind x

Joe E Sparks is a Videographer/Reactor. Joe is gonnae just be all FAN and digest the word and music/video.

Hey “ new Bestie” Great reaction too!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Laura Heim from Baltimore Maryland USA

I really enjoy your videographer perspective. I’m so happy I found your channel through your reaction to Ren on Black Pegasus’s channel. Love your laid back personality but excitement for your craft. Subbed!

Love your technical video reactions, Joe. The music, I can hear with my own two ears and enjoy immensely but your insight into the video production is a side I know nothing about. You are schooling us! Thank you and much love❤️

Wow flashback...I drove my kids nuts with Beastie Boys LOL . They were 3,2,1 when Beastie Boys Premiere album came out in 1986 so they pretty much grew up on them. I remember my son was about 10 and my mother found a Beastie Boys CD in his backpack and was upset because she thought that music was "just too old for him" LOL. Thanks REN for the Memories! This was a fun reaction. I hadn't seen this video yet so thanks. ✌❤🤣

Love Ren. Great react!

Outstanding reaction, as always!

Another great reaction that I’m sure will “SPARK” some conversations. Let’s go!

I love learning so much from you. Its fascinating

I love the clip when Ren' walking across the playground, and I think it's a fish eye from above, maybe on a stick? It's like he's on a treadmill, which he obviously isn’t. I thought it was hilarious that you used that particular spot in the inside shot to explain the lens - you were definitely not listening to the lyrics. 😂 It was cute. I haven't checked, sorry, but you should peep "Illest of Our Time, " and "Money Game part 1" if you haven't already - another live one-take - though I like part 2 a little bit more. "Losing It" is also a fun song with a vibrant video using (I think) a 360 camera or maybe some odd filter.

Love your reactions! You always have some insight others have missed. Shot out to Black Pegasus for turning me on to you. (best reaction to hi ren of so many he's done) Would love to see you do a deep dive into how Sam & Ren use space for acoustics... like in Jenny & Screetch. I can't remember when I seen anyone do that so artfully, within a one take.

Much love as always ❤!

Great reaction, really saw you got into this 👍🙏🐊🦉

Strong Beasty Boys vibes.

Love your technical approach in your reactions, you really add something new and of value ☮

You're a breath of fresh air Mr Joee. I love your reactions and the breakdown of the filming.

Had to hit subscribe because you obviously love what you do and can’t switch off. 😊

Dude kicked them out and still got to be in the video.😂

Yep it a 360 go pro you need to see Losing it .Fisher retake to see just what effects you can do and The tales of Jenny and Screech 360 live but that's about 30 mins long but well worth the watch xx

Love your artistic perspective!

Love your passion dude, huge fan from the 🇬🇧✌🏻❤️positivity

I'm sure Ren probably supplied the tracksuits from his personal collection... he's got more tracksuits than Jimmy Saville 🤫😅😅

Truly glad you did this song. Would have to agree with others to do a run through to hear the lyrics. Great reaction, "Warriors Come Out And Play Yaya!!"

great reaction to a great song brother❤ i so love the hook on this

I'm sure at least some of it was a 360 camera. At 7:44 in your video the effect is called tiny planet. I know the Insta360 X2 and X3 can do that (part of the app). I wouldn't be surprised if they have a patent on that.

We need his NEW song, Suicide. Next please? Make sure you get you lr tissues ready. AI type of video.

Love your reaction and vibe. I had my hand out to shake your hand, I wasn't gonna leave you hanging.

The videographer definitely has a 360 camera

Most played Ren song on my playlist..Jurassic 5 rock!!

Look at that-almost 7,000 people have found your excellent channel!

Amazing thing with those 360's is, yes, you can zoom into a normal video or zoom all the way out to that funky "spiky earth" view and hit everything in-between.

Have you seen Ren's Fisher Rap Retake? You'd love the videography and the song!

1 of my favorite Ren songs is Pocket full of pain! Would love to see you react to it! I've only gotten a few other people to react to it, but it's something everyone needs to hear! Much love! ❤️ ✌️

I think the scene which gives it away is in the park, the cameraman can be seen walking backward while filming with a 360deg camera. My guess is he used a 360 camera and kept playing with the field of view to change the width of the scene. it almost looks like he's playing with the FOV like you would play with the zoom as an effect.

Did you catch the "Hi Ren, my name is Ren, Oh, hi, nice to meet you"... lol, makes me laugh. He often references his other songs in songs.

Your reactions are the best. Thanks for starting my day in the best way possible!!❤

I love ur reactions cuz i was only on bar breakdowns but u on black Pegasus not got me wanting to see the direction and filming background too more knowledge you know helps me out in my profession as a bartender

I think I may have a suggestion right up your alley if you liked the wide angle and fish eye etc. on this video. Most people suggest “Losing It” for the fast rapping, but it has similar but (arguably) more of the fun stuff than this one. Thought you may like to know about it.

Its a fun video to watch. I think it is a 360 camera. He has used it in other videos. I just love the light hearted beat and fun shots of this video. ❤ Ren.

I don't know if it was deliberate, but ... when you pause @ 5:03 there's a pinky-purple shop on the left, and a blue shop on the right - mirroring their outfits. It just seems like something in the environment that the videographer spotted and said : _'hey guys, 5 minutes, we gotta do one right here!'_ What you reckon Joe? Happy accident... or some deliberate framing from a director with his eyes open for opportunities ; )

Another suggestion - "Losing It" & "The Hunger"

Whats good joe e . This is a banger but not on my top ren songs. Dudes just got to many hits man

I knew that you would love this one. They do a great job mixing an old school sound with the new.

I haven't seen that one 😮

It’s such a fun track! Ren can make us cry, laugh, and just vibe with him. As beautiful as his emotional songs are, just as wonderful is it to see him have fun. I think you would enjoy the video to his rap retake of Losing It (EDM track by Fisher). So much fun!

I love that some of Rens videos were guerrilla filming. There's one you should see, Ren and Sam, Blind Eyed - feat Angry Car Park Attendant. It's brilliant AND funny. And yes, please do a 101 series on these tracks.

straight homage to Beastie boys.

Hi Joe ! First time on your channel - so happy to have found you ! I saw you doing Ren reactions with Black Pegasus and I loved how excited you got ! I really appreciate the angle that you bring with your obvious expertise in videography - I know nothing about it so I learn something new every time you speak. Love it. Liked & subscribed

When I was in elementary we had E not A's. So could be E for effort depending on your age

Love hearing the technical breakdown of these music videos 👍👍👍

Have you seen Disturbed doing Sounds of Silence Live on the Conan O'Brien Show. Epic.

#RenRules 🙌🏻 #RenÅgades

❤🫶🏼❤I love your reaction always to Rena music and videos and your perspective is very enlightening ❤️much love to you

Awesome react bro I don’t care you didn’t listen to the lyrics Much respect Joe E Take care man Daz Berrima, NSW, Australia Ps, you referenced one of the movies that changed my life man, and if you know - you know Cyrus - “can you dig it…. Can You Dig It……. CAN YOU DIG IT” I was prob 13 or 14 when warriors came out, I feel that movie helped me understand something about the world

For your next REN and friends you should really watch their cover of Englishman in New York

Nice reaction. Please don’t talk through the video as your voice gets lost. Make that pause button your friend. If you haven’t you will enjoy REN’s song Losing It for the videography. Cheers💕👍🦇

Bro, you were quiet for a WHILE there and I was just thinking, “man, he’s really getting lost in the song. Good for him!” 😂

Yes Joe, you doing well Bruv! Love where you coming from, you're a natural. Safe ❤

I'll be your friend. I like your reactions. Your experience as a videographer brings a neat perspective, and you got mad style. Thank you, #BlackPegasus ,for bringing Joe E spiraling down the rabbit hole!

For those who don't know, Ren's mate Vik, who's in this and frequently plays the pig in other Ren videos, also raps. Show love to his YT page, Victus. He's got mad talent.

I love your cinematography insights man!

This is one of my favorites. I loved the beastie boys. They were my first cassette I bought for my walkman. Yes I'm old lol but I love Ren!

Great reaction, love watching you admire the video work. You should do Losing It next, for more of the same!

Pretty sure Ren is the costume department... Don't panic. Giving someone an E in the UK can be a gift. 🤣

I love your reactions! First saw you on Black P, but love how there’s nothing fake in your reviews, you are fully feeling everything you hear! Makes me so happy to experience the music with you! Then you add another layer of interest for me, with your breakdown on the videography.

Max 360 I think.... I use one too.. ghostbusters outfits, 90's shell suits... 😂😂❤

It's fun seeing you respond with your expertise, seeing what they did and explaining to us how certain things work, because I know absolutely nothing about that stuff. It's like sorcery lol.

I’m digging that shirt bruh! But yeah this song is definitely super fun! Love this reaction brotha. Hope to see another!

I love this one! I listen to it a lot. Hope you listen to it again to catch more of the lyrics. “ like Rocky but I’m meaner, I‘ll turn ya like I’m Tina”. Love it! ☮️❤️😎