Ren - The Tale of Jenny & Screech Trilogy (Full) REACTION & Analysis: WHAT A TWIST!😳
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- čas přidán 10. 05. 2023
- It's finally here, my reaction to Ren's Tales Trilogy, including the full version of The Tale of Jenny & Screech as well as Violet's Tale. WHAT A MASTERCLASS IN STORYTELLING, and man, THAT TWIST!
Ren continues to make my jaw drop...and this is no exception. As many of his songs have done thus far, this one also broke me and had me sobbing in more than one place, but I'm thankful you all kept recommending it, and glad I was able to finally get in a headspace where I felt confident I could handle reacting to something so intense. As always, use your own judgment about whether or not the content is safe for you at any given point.
I hope you're able to enjoy this one with me, though "enjoy" feels a little weird as a word choice, here.
Take care of yourselves!💕
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Okie as I watch I'm gonna write my thoughts & comment it when it's over. This will be a long comment, you absolutely don't have to read it! I'm just kind of journaling my experience throughout this reaction video. I have memory issues from my meds and I want to remember my thoughts later. 😅Thoughts below aren't in chronological order. I flitted around trying to format it in a way that's readable if you choose to do so.
-Wow your understanding of things like musicality, symbolism, metaphor, morality etc. combined with your ability to communicate your thoughts is phenomenal.
-Loving the format! Listening and processing, then reading the lyrics and breaking them down. Solid!
-I'm so glad you love the things I love. The knocking on the guitar, the phone call, the gunshots, rewinding with the guitar etc. This is masterful lyrical, musical, AND physical storytelling. Ren's a one man Broadway show and I'm here for it.
-I looove the word "bardcore"! I haven't heard it before but it's just (chef's kiss) perfect for Ren! I wonder if this is an actual/recognized genre or style, or if Ren is perhaps originating it in front of our eyes? I've seen other artists try something resembling this, and you're so right, it comes across as kitschy, false, and forced in my opinion. Like "oh look at me I'm so artistic and different". Ren really IS though.
-As a man, I can't ever fully comprehend what it must be like to be a woman walking alone in the streets at night. A lot of men think it's unfair for y'all to be afraid of us. But facts are facts. Of course not all of us men are evil/predators/creeps, but enough are that it's a legitimate fear. What's unfair is to expect women to ignore patterns or their internal voice. It's heartbreaking, however true it may be, though. I hate the idea that if I was walking behind a woman at night I would probably be feared, when the reality is that I'd rush in without hesitation to protect a woman (or man) in danger even if it cost me my life. Self-sacrificial love is the highest love.
-Your emotional intelligence, perceptiveness, and empathy are so impressive! Your voice was quivering with worry for poor Jenny. I could read the fear on your face. :( Gosh this is such a sad tale. I wonder how you're gonna handle the next two parts! The suspense is killing me! Ren, be gentle! Don't hurt Becca with Violet's Tale! 😭
-Your facial expressions are the best! People who are so expressive like that are giving people the superpower to read their mind without even saying anything. It's neato burrito!
-"I don't think I'm ready for Violet's Tale" ... NOBODY IS READY FOR VIOLET'S TALE BECCA! 😭(sorry for yelling lmao)
-"Even if it's a fictional story, the reality is real for a lot of people"
Yes 😢My stepdad "never left the room" either. The damage he did to my body and mind, my understanding of my self worth, confusion of what's right, of what I deserve, my own value, and confusing me about my s***uality has taken years to even just start coping with. I think it's worse for girls, maybe that's just my internal voice of "men should protect women" saying that, but what he made me do was still really horrific. He got what he deserved in the end. Ironically, in this context, he met the same fate as Screech at the hands of the police. I've done a lot of recovering thanks to the healing hands of our Lord. Everything I've gone through just makes me rely on Him all the more. He reigns.
-Your crying is breaking my effin heart. I wanna reach through the screen and hug you.
-The ending. Ugh. I lost my words but thankfully you found them and gave them back. Your analysis was expert throughout this entire trilogy. Perfect mix of emotion and rationality. I need a little time to recover from this emotional ride so I'm going to wrap up my rambling and go wash my face. You're a tour de force in the reaction genre and in no time at all, this has become my favorite channel on this entire platform.
-I'm almost scared to start watching your NF reactions because he's my favorite artist of all time and now that I know how empathetic you are, it'll be like taking the NF Journey all over again through your eyes and it's gonna hurt. I'm gonna do it anyway. 🤗
-One last thing Becca; You're my hero.
Perfect comment is perfect!
I'm writing my thoughts down too as I read you comment. Chef's kiss, never saw that put inti words before GREAT! As a man I can't fathom certain womanly things either. But I don't need to go through childbirth to know that s__t hurts. And even as a man I don't like walking down dark empty streets. Becca got through Violet's tale like a soldier gets through war. Your stepdad left you cold but I'm sure he's warmer than he wants to be down in Hell's fire. I haven't watched any NF yet either but I guess I ought to . Did you check out Brooks and Dunn "Believe" yet? I hope Becca doesn't get tired of the long comments you and I Keep sending . Take care buddy (HIGH FIVE)
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@@user-px4sc8qi2m Hiya Richard! I did listen to it, 4 or 5 times! Even though I'm from Texas I've never been much into country music, because most of what I've heard is this new "stadium" party-type country and I just don't vibe with it that much. But WOW that was a powerful song. I've always known there's a different kind of country music that is real and raw and powerful; I just haven't taken the journey yet. Maybe it's time I start 😅Those words written in red have guided me for many years now and "I believe" too! RIP to Old Man Wrigley. Thank you for sharing that song with me, and thank you for what you said today on my Hi Ren comment. It made me tear up a little that my CZcams comment could make someone want to read it again. I'm humbled. I prayed for you that night and will continue to do so. Sending you love from Texas my brother in Christ 🤗
Edit: OH and one more thing. Yes, you haaaave to check out NF! (if you want ^_^) His music pulled me out of the darkest depression I've ever been in. He may have actually saved my life.
@@vinchinzo594thanks for sharing your thoughts on Beccas breakdown. Wonderful comment. God bless you, from a sister in Christ from Melbourne Australia. 🙏🏼🌏💙
Becca: "Is violet Screech's girlfriend? I don't think I'm ready for that" oh, don't worry she's not. It's much much worse
I had a feeling that was too “easy” to be the answer, so tried to add a line in there saying y’all were privacy laughing and/or shaking your heads knowing what’s actually coming!😬 What a freaking twist!
@@BeccaDoss The best description I've heard of the experience of watching this is "A roller coaster with a brick wall at the end"
But... Screech's girlfriend was with his best friend Patrick. That's why Patrick didn't answer, and his girlfriend said she was busy when Screech called.
Also, Jenny was a 14 year old orphan girl in high heels heading home, who walked the streets a thousand nights before, looking for a place to sleep. You can guess her profession.
There's even speculation she was "with" Richard the policeman before heading home, which ties them all together even more.
Amazing weaving of a tragic tapestry.
@@mjj29 That is so freaking accurate I can’t even pretend to come up with something better.
@@TerryGreenlaw yeah, I totally missed the connection towards Patrick and Screech’s GF being unavailable at the same time. Got too wrapped up in my emotions and just didn’t think of it.
An hour long reaction and breakdown? That's what I'm talking about! LETS GOO! Time for Ren to make us cry again!
I still have so much imposter syndrome coming to the service that I read your first sentence and had to pause for a split second, before I finished reading the comment. I’m so glad that you’re here for the long breakdowns, I just can’t help it when there’s so much to dig into an unpack, and it makes my heart smile to know that others can appreciate it, too.💕
@@BeccaDoss Ahhgh noo I'm sorry I will be more careful with how I word things. It's always the ones with the biggest kindest hearts, humility, and decency that suffer from imposter syndrome. Your perspective, your thoughts, and your insights into the human condition are worth more than gold! You're no imposter. You are shining lights where there's darkness! Like Jesus would do! You deserve far MORE success and viewership than you have. I'm only just finishing your breakdown of Jenny's Tale and I'm afraid I'm gonna hurt my neck from bobbing like a bobble-head in agreement with everything you're saying.
I know that you can't just turn off imposter syndrome feelings but if I had a button that could turn it off for you I'd press it until my fingers broke. I have so much respect for you. I wish I had your courage Becca. Have an AMAZING day. God bless you and your loved ones!
I'm going to comment again after the video is over and add my thoughts ^_^ (plus it helps the algorithm I think 😅)
@@vinchinzo594 Oh I didn’t mean to imply I actually got legit worried, I just paused for a second until I read the rest, and then you gave me a huge smile, as did this reply. Really thankful for you.😊 Your words are kinder than my brain is able to reply to right now, but thank you, deeply.
The "sirens" at the end of Violets tale were actually seagulls. Got to love good old Britain and our wildlife 😂😂
I like to think the seagulls also highlight the silence - good old Brighton for you
You know it is intense when Ren need a deep grounding breath before launching into Violet’s Tale as he gets off the bed.
In this last Tale, I am in awe of how he uses the architectural features/ acoustics to impact the tones of the music. ❤
One of the most in-depth breakdowns. Loved it
I’m so glad you loved it! I tend to not be able to help myself when it comes to any of these reactions, my mind likes digging deep, so I’m just glad others can enjoy it!💕
Also, the "sirens" you mention at 56:35 in your video are actually seagulls. Remember he filmed this in Brighton Beach just a couple blocks from the shoreline
We all cried... And in the end it is just one guy with a guitar. Unbelievable. I love what Ren is doing! By the way your reactions are all very empathic and a pleasure to watch. Thank you!
He is truly one of a kind-I’ve NEVER send an artist impact so many people from so many walks of life, basically starting his own revolution, while also transcending genres because he can do it ALL! I’m so glad you enjoy these.😊💕
@@BeccaDoss Yes and he also forces me to improve my poor english :-) the melody you could not identify is I think just a classic medieval minnelied (thats the german word, don´t know what it is called in english)
@@MolleKopp The closest English translation of minnelied would be "love song" but that doesn't capture it exactly, since it's referring to a specific period of German poetry and music. There is no perfect word to translate it.
A video of 1 hour and i choose to watch it again.
It's like listening to my favourite teacher.
A masterclass by Becca.
Every minute well spent.
All the emotions felt and explained so well.
An online course for free on the internet.
I'm glad to have you as a teacher.
Couldn’t be more thankful to know you’ve been able to enjoy this more than once. That blows my mind, thank you, as always, for letting me know. I hope I can get back to more soon.
And again in 2024.
This was the best analysis of The Trilogy I have heard by a long way. But it was obvious how difficult it was for you. I really admire your strength to see it through to the end. I first herd this in January and it still gives me chills. What Ren does though is to take these extremely painful things and hold them up in the stark light of day without glorifying the violence or disrespecting anyone who has experienced that in their life and in doing so he makes us all face the darkness in our modern society. Thank you so much for making this video. Especially given how much it must have cost you emotionally not just to see it through but to edit the whole thing too. I wish you peace and happiness. Best wishes from a new subscriber. 🙏🏻🏴
I’m so glad you “enjoyed” this one (quotes because that feels like the wrong word for the subject matter, but I can’t find a better one right now). It was definitely difficult, but I’m ultimately glad I pushed through to the end. It definitely gave me chills the entire time I was filming, and yes, also in editing, when I probably watching it 100+ times, albeit in pieces, while doing that editing.
Ren really does shine a light on so many subjects and issues not everyone (or anyone) else does like he does, and it’s a gift to the world, for sure.
I really appreciate you not only taking time to watch, but to leave such kind words and let me know you subscribed. Really appreciate you!
I am unbelievably proud of you for tackling this trilogy as I can see how intensely you feel everything. Good luck and take care of yourself.
You showed so much strength in finishing the whole trilogy even though it was obviously very distressing. Your determination to keep going was inspiring. Thank you for giving us such a great analysis. If you’re looking for something lighter I highly recommend trying some of Ren in the band The Big Push. Their cover of Manu Chao’s Bongo Bong is a beautiful feel good video. Just Ren and his mates chillin on a rooftop.
Thank you so much, Ian! It was definitely difficult at times, but I’m really glad I finished it out. Just had to take a break a couple times. I’m really looking forward to checking out some of The Big Push’s songs, so it’s nice to have another recommendation for that! 🩷
I am obsessed with Ren reactions, so I have seen a ton of these. Your reactions are always the most insightful and powerful. You always notice far more details than anyone else, and that includes several professional rappers and musicians. You feel things on a much deeper level than anyone else. I have found that the most creative artists (such as Ren) and deep insightful thinkers/feelers (such as yourself), are those who have suffered with mental and physical health issues. I think there is something that allows them to connect with the deeper parts of our humanity. It brings to mind one of the final lines, "A tragedy, or miracle." I think it can be helpful to focus on the "miracle" side of this duality.
These words mean so much to me, Lee, thank you for taking time to stop by and leave them. I’m so glad you’ve enjoying the reactions! I’m with you-most creative-types I know have tended so struggle with their own demons, whatever the specifics may be, and it definitely helps us connect to our common, shared humanity on a deeper level. And I’m so glad you brought up that line from near the end-I was so emotional at that point I forgot to dig into that one, but I agree, focusing on the miracle side of that duality can really make a difference.🩷
@@BeccaDoss You are very welcome. I am very happy you can relate and find confirmation to something I am sure you realized a long time ago.
I was truly wondering how you were going to handle this one. You made me tense and tear up a few times, but I'm impressed you handled it so well.
I really want to show this amazing trilogy to my wife, but given her past I'm not sure she'd handle it as well as you did.
Well done on the analysis! 🤩
It was definitely a difficult one, but I’m glad I managed to make it to the end even if I had to take a few breaks. Thank you, I really appreciate you taking time to watch and letting me know you enjoyed it!
So glad you were brave and pushed through to give such an authentic reaction to all of us. Sending you warm wishes on your journey it’s a real pleasure listening to you.
I’m so glad you enjoy the reactions, it makes my day knowing there are people who care and want to see it. Really appreciate you.💕
A little detail about the seed of inspiration which this trilogy came from. Apparently, the characters of Jenny and Screech are based on a real encounter. A 14 year old street walker attacked and killed by another 14 year old. In the press conference, the hardened and jaded police officer, replying to a journalist highlighting their young ages simply remarked "Yeah, its such a shame". The twists, turns and the tragic character of Violet are from Ren's own dark, cinematic imagination.
That’s such a really interesting, and horrifically tragic, backstory, my goodness. And he put it into music and lyrics so eloquently with such emotion…and then added Violet’s tale after the fact…WOW.
@@BeccaDoss I noticed you heard sirens during that blood-curdling silence in Violet's Tale. Welcome to Brighton, where night and day you will be serenaded by seagulls... The dramatic timing was incredible, even for them.
@@GregDaniel78 Yeah I think they also turn up in a couple of his other videos as well!
@@BeccaDoss The two forst parts were done 4 years ago, but Violets tale was done last year and expanded the story. This also makes the similarities with Hi Ren less strange; they were probably filmed very close in time.
I am always moved by your reactions, thank you Becca. Start to finish watched the whole thing.
Franklin, it warms my heart to know you are moved by these. And I’m so glad you were able to get through this one from start to finish. Your support and encouragement continually means the world to me.
Jenny stayed silent and Screech got violent - just like their parents. Such an amazing story Ren created. It's so powerful and such a deep look at generational trauma. Thank you for your strength and power during your reaction. You're amazing Becca!
So. Many. Layers. He absolutely crushed it with this one in so many ways! Really appreciate you, as always.🩷
Despite the dark subject matter and your somatic and emotional responses Becca, there were moments of joy watching you appreciate Ren's skill in playing, singing, writing, storytelling. Your enthusiasm is infectious. At one point I said (to the dog) that I'd love to go to a gig with you just to watch your joy, it's so wholesome. Your pain is also very visceral, and I'm sorry that this subject matter is so impactful. These songs are such a good illustration of generational trauma, violet's mum is a drinker for a reason and something dark lives in her father, forward to violet's almost passive role in her own story, her body's fight flight or freeze response being silent and frozen, and forward to the lives and fate of her offspring. I also believe in some events/acts being communal and global traumas, like war and violent weather, but also in behaviours described throughout this story. Domestic abuse is so damaging that it has an impact on us all. Thank you for another thoughtful reaction, please take care and hold yourself in compassion x
Nb The sound at the end is Brighton's seagulls, he uses a similar effect in his Bittersweet Symphony retake.
I’m so glad you were able to catch the moments of just joy and awe when watching Ren nail the execution of this masterpiece. My entire life, I’ve dealt with assorted people telling me to “tone it down” because they assume my emotional reactions are “put on” or otherwise not real, so it’s surreal to me that there are people who not only don’t say those things, but who are able to connect with, and enjoy, the emotion coming through the screen. As I’ve mentioned a couple times in videos, I’m notoriously bad at faking any kind of emotion, so anything I share here is 100% the same reaction I’d have if listening to things on my own, without a camera.
And I’m also glad the duality/coexistence of the pain and joy is apparent; I do my best to embrace the whole spectrum of emotion, and acknowledge when things are painful, but also when the joy is present. I have a feeling we’d enjoy going to a gig together (say hi to your dog for me!😊).
These songs really are such a masterpiece, and the layers and parallels woven throughout are nothing short of jaw-dropping. I’m so thankful to Ren for creating such an important, helpful, tragically beautiful work of art.🩷
I can totally hear the seagulls now that I went back to listen to that section, but it definitely duped me the first time!
Once again a reaction with so much effort and intensity in your words and voice while you breaking down what you saw. Cheers for this one once again. I hope it wasn't too distressing for you to do that trilogy.
Fun fact: There is a video on his channel for Screech's Tale that was part of the promotion of this song. If you want to get more background lore, watch it and also read the video description. Highly interesting read.
Wrote this comment so many times now and worded it differently because youtube does not like certain words in the comment section. xD
It was definitely a hard one, but I managed okay. Very glad I waited until I was in a decent headspace, though. Thanks for the info about that promo video, I’ll def go check it all out and read that description!
@@BeccaDoss Would really like to know what you thought of it. Maybe I ask you whenever I read you again in the "rencord". For me that video and the process behind it added even more layers to that masterpiece of a trilogy.
It's interesting that you recognised Patapan in Violet's tale. Maybe I'm crazy but the first few seconds of the guitar intro in Jenny's Tale sounds like 'God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen' to me. Always love your Ren reactions, looking forward to more, but always stay strong and take it at your own pace :)
Don’t think you’re crazy at all, I can for sure hear some remnants of God Rest Ye in that section. Good catch! (The Patapan motif was driving me up a wall for days, but thankfully it finally clicked!)
I was thinking heart-shaped box by nirvana seemed close too.
There is a small bit at the beginning of Screech’s tale that sounds like either another Christmas carol or a piece of music I either heard or performed years ago that was part of a madrigal. I’m sure I spelled that wrong but it’s a memory that’s at least 40 yrs old and pre-traumatic brain injuries. I started collecting them at 26 and even the drs can’t give me an exact number just that it is somewhere between 7 and 15. Used to have a photographic memory but lost that after my second concussion in 3 months or at least that is the neurologists best guess. I got whiplash in an earthquake 3 months before I was in a car accident. My losses were more severe than what they should have been after the car accident. Had to relearn how to read, can remember the fingerings for several instruments but not what note is what fingering, had to relearn how to read music, fell off chairs because my balance was so bad, didn’t recognize my roommate, couldn’t find my way from my dorm room to the bathroom, cafeteria, class pretty much anyplace and loss my ability to recognize faces. I was in grad school. I tend to recognize people by their voice as opposed to their appearance. My roomie used to wear bright red or yellow when we went out because then if we got separated I only had to study the people wearing those two colors to locate her. Unfortunately I still have trouble finding people if we get separated. They all know to go to the book section if we get separated because that is one place I always check out and will head to if we get separated. Barnes and Nobles they head to the magazines. I’ve had to create a bunch of compensatory strategies because I had no rehab or outside help the first 15 yrs. Training as a special Ed teacher was helpful because I’ve created most of my own rehab. Unfortunately, trying to get help with the mental and emotional issues from both that and my childhood and teen years got me labeled with disorders I didn’t have and put on meds I didn’t need. I’ve actually developed agoraphobia because of the treatment I received from one psychiatrist. He was trying to reduce my anxiety; that was a fail. At one point when seeing that dr I was on 15 prescriptions a day plus my asthma and allergy meds. Only good thing to come out of that mess was I was able to work through most of my trauma issues and rarely have flashbacks or dissociative episodes anymore.
Great reaction Becca. This was actually on the news years ago. He brings abuse awareness of something that has unfortunately on some level been socially accepted although it's a subject most pretend to ignore or doesn't happen. He is addressing it. Props to him and you for seeing it. This was a story showing the cycle of abuse, beginning with their mother who was abused by her father and partner who actually killed her. father went to prison.The doctors couldn't save Violet but saved her babies. They fell into the system, meaning jenny and james (screech) were separated. Jenny was like her mother, James like his father. James was shot down after slitting her throat from a mugging. As twins, those kids died at 14-yrs old. That feeling she had making her scared- ironically, she was feeling danger and sensing her twin brother.
And- Patrick wasn't answering the door because he was cheating on james with his gf.
I’m glad you “enjoyed” (it keeps feeling like the wrong word, but I can’t find a better one) this one, thank you so much for letting me know. It adds even more meaning and emotion when you know Jenny’s Tale was inspired by that true story. Absolutely heartbreaking. I love the way Ren used that as his muse to create a 3-part work of art that highlights and exposes an issue we definitely don’t see discussed enough. Masterful.
Wow!! This comment blew my mind. Of all the comments to the different reaction videos to this trilogy, this is the first time I've seen anyone mention that Jenny may have felt her twin's presence. We all know that twins often experience the world as a cohesive and singular unit. Even though Jenny wasn't even aware that she had a twin, her psyche probably DID know, and sensed that he was close by.
You lady are so emotional so I've dropped a tear along with you in the end. The problem is I've seen this trilogy about 30 times and I'm a 38 yo man. Great analysis and reaction.
Nothing wrong with crying, I think it just goes to show you are an empathetic soul. I apologize for the tears, but I hope they were at least cathartic, in some way. Thank you so much.🩷🫂
Amazing reaction and in depth breakdown. Something that really caught me in the Tale of Screech I thought I'd share, especially with your connection between the banshee sound of the sirens and Screech's own name...Banshees are part of mythology originating in the UK, as in "sirens like a banshee in the night"...and in that mythology Banshees were omens of Death and Despair. In the tales, hearing the screech or wail of a banshee meant someone was going to die.
You are the strongest person in the world! For you to react to such an intense and emotional video is a testament to what you’ve been through. I know deep down in my heart that God will never put us through anything that we can’t handle. I know you will prevail! ❤
I was wondering how you react to this song because you have a good, sensitive heart. Thanks for reacting to it. As always, your insights into music and intelligence is amazing. God bless you.
Thanks so much, Joshua. I know I replied to you elsewhere, but wanted to say thank you here, as well.
Violet's tale takes place in 2005 (two zero zero five).....Jenny and Screech's tale takes place in 2019 when he taped them......we hear Screech is 14 years old (2019-14 = 2005). As Violet died and Stevie probably went to prison for killing her, Jenny and Screech ended up in "the System", more than likely separated (and never knew about their twin).
What's haunting, now that we KNOW they are 14 years old, is that a 14-year-old is wearing High Heel shoes....WHY? (people have their suspicions) Jenny has walked those streets about 1000 times before.....Hmmmmm. We know Screech probably didn't grow up in the best of circumstances.....but could the same be said about Jenny?
Why/How was Violet able to move out and into "Government housing" (a Council Flat) at age 16? Was she already pregnant? Is that why Stevie got mad at her? Because he thought she cheated on him? If she was pregnant at 16, who got her pregnant?
Stevie (Violet's Beau) got MAD at Violet when she didn't respond to him......Just like Screech got MAD at Jenny when she didn't respond. Jenny was quiet and submissive when faced with danger/aggression, just like Violet was quiet and submissive when faced with danger/aggression.
Absolutely, on all counts. What a tragically beautiful, heartbreaking work of art.
I was having trouble typing this earlier, but thanks for taking time to type this all out! I noticed the 2005-2019 thing as I was in the editing process, but definitely missed it in the reaction, and you added even MORE layers to it, I really appreciate you sharing!
Same reason most 14 year olds do. To look taller. To get into pubs and clubs. It's not the US. Going out on the piss in town at 14 is pretty damn normal. OR she was a prostitute like people say, but that's kinda reading too much into it.
Mind blown! Amazing insight John!!
@@ashscott6068 As I've heard it, Jenny's tale was inspired by a news story of a young boy slashing a young prostitute. The news ended with the phrase, "It's such a shame". Unfortunately (or fortunately) there are no IG stories regarding Jenny's short life.
@@ashscott6068 "I'll slice the rosie off your cheeks!" - make up. 14 year old girl in walking the streets in heels and make up. Given all the added up tragedies in Violet's Tale, it's not a reach to say she may have also been a prostitute. Quite likely, in fact.
As rough and triggering as this was, you achieved a new height. YOU MADE IT THROUGH. It took some time to work through it in spirts, but dear, you did it. And that's something to be proud of. You are stronger than you give yourself credit for. Bravo. I can relate to surviving different forms of abuse. I lived it. And getting through the triggers as you did is commendable. I'm glad I got to watch your reaction to these tales
Thank you so much, this means more than I can say, because I definitely don’t give myself any credit for having any strength, whatsoever. I’m so sorry to hear you relate to the subject matter so deeply and personally, and it’s an honor to know you feel safe enough to share even one small part of your story here (a short sentence, that is, not that your experience was small AT ALL). Thank you for that. While it was difficult at times, I’m still very glad I went through with it and finished it out, because while it’s heartbreaking, it’s also just such a masterful work of art, and his execution of it is, as always, top-notch.🩷
@@BeccaDoss you are most welcome. Please, if you EVER need a strong shoulder, good listening/venting ear, or open arms, feel free to message me. My abuses started at the age of 4, I've been through much in my 57 rides around the sun. I'm here for you if you ever need
I was so scared... so apprehensive for you when you launched on Violet's Tale. But for yourself and us, you extracted light from the dark. Thank you for that bravery, that gift.
Oh dang. I'm going into this all kinds of anxious 🥺 I dont think that anyone is prepared for this...ever
And yes, most Violets are silent to stay alive. And the lucky ones survive. Ren shines a light on such a terrible subject matter that needs to be put out there though. And I hope that people will better understand what nighmares and trauma Violets have to go through. Well done Becca 💜
Yeah, I definitely wasn’t prepared, but like you said, I don’t think it’s possible to be prepared for this. I’m so grateful Ren puts this art out there that speaks to subjects and realities often ignored. 💕
Great reaction Becca, as always. I don't know if it was too hard for you. Next time you maybee should do a happy song, I suggest "Bittersweet symphony (The Verve retake)". You don't miss a thing in your analyses. The only thing you didn't talked about is the fact that every part was in one take and with live music and live song. I can also tell you that the amazing videos is taken by a friend of Ren, Sam, who films a lot of Rens videos. Take care and big hugs❤❤
I’m really looking forward to doing that retake reaction, I’ve heard it’s amazing, and I definitely need to go lighter for some of my next videos.
And you’re right, I got so wrapped up in the story I completely forgot to make note of how he did each one in one take. Absolutely brilliant!
One subject you don't touch (the only one) is the filming of this... This is live music, no editing, one shot, eaven the reverbs are perfectly choreographed that he is singing in the hallway and under the strairs for the reverb, perfecly timed, with no cut's perfect diction no nistakes melodically and filming, dancing with the camera (just 1 camera btw) to switch roles when needed and tell the storry, all natural lights, a perfect dance all while singing live, acting... I have watched a lot of reaction videos from different people just to see specialist point out what i am missing, it doesn't matter if a musician, filmaker, producer, doctor, therapist sees this they all see their little bit and arive to the coclusion ren is mastermind and this is pure genius.
You can take a break from heavy without leaving ren... may I recommend "Bittersweet Symphony" his rap retake of this song is beautiful
I’m definitely looking forward to that one! Thanks for the reminder!🩷
Its when you discover that Jenny is 14 that the high heels and walking the streets takes a different feel.
Every time I hear the second part of the Screech intro when Ren is walking down the stairs, I feel it's like a musical description of Screech running away from the crime scene and after a short sprint, slowing down as he reaches this friends home to catch a breath. Which fits with the short breathed and panicing voice when he's knocking at Patricks door.
Yeah, that makes perfect sense! He pays so much attention to every detail!
Loved this reaction! The hour went by so fast! So many good observations and quite the emotional rollercoaster, rightfully so. There's so much good guitar stuff in this trilogy too, it's the reason I have watched it a million times. Well done Becca!♥️
I’m so glad it was such an engaging watch for you, that’s one of the biggest compliments anyone can give as far as I’m concerned (feeling like the time flew by), so thank you, deeply. And oh my gosh, YES! I remarked on a few of the guitar things, but that’s not an area where I can go super in-depth (musicality in general, sure, but not necessarily guitar-specific), but it blown my mind when someone can execute the many different styles and techniques he used so masterfully. 🩷
Violet's Tale actually came out in 2022 only a few months before Hi Ren. Jenny's Tale and Screech's Tale came 2 years prior. It took him awhile to write a follow-up that fit and it's likely that the idea to have a twist wasn't present when the first two were written but he does a wonderful job of making it all feel cohesive, except of course originally alluding to Jenny being an adult woman and not a child. There's also a trailer for Violet's Tale that Ren filmed and released before it aired, with "James" mentioned and the doctor from Sick Boi.
Out of all the reactors that I've listened to do Jenny and screech you're the only one that picked up on Jenny doing something wrong in the middle of the night in high heels❤
I didn’t spend as much time on that as I wish I would have, but it didn’t strike me as a pretty clear implication, and I’m surprised to hear others haven’t necessarily mentioned it. Thanks for your encouragement and support!
Ren is a musical genius, a lyrical genius and a master storyteller ! A modern day Bard !
He absolutely is! No one else quite like him!
I dont know how many times i've heard this and how many reactions i've seen some tears are always there, this is very brutal story told in such an amazing way there's just no stopping them from flowing and the saddest thing is that those stories happen all the time ( also im hearing Jenny's tale was based on true event )
Class reaction as always. Well done for getting through it. Very brave.
Thanks, Greg! It was a tough one, but I’m ultimately glad I pushed through till the end.🩷
Becca, you got through it ! A great breakdown of the trilogy ❤🇬🇧
Just barely, but yes, I finally did it! So glad you enjoyed it. This was such a masterclass in storytelling.💕
Because you're AWESOME! Loved every minute of this.
I am absolutely speechless; and so far beyond* humbled I can’t think of a strong enough word. I want you to know I read every single word of your other comment, and was literally texting my husband to tell him to log on and read it when I got the notification you left this Super Thanks comment. I don’t have the brain power to reply to your other comment in the way I want to just yet, but I will get back to it. For now, just please know how much of an impact you have made on me in just the last little while-nothing makes me feel quite as much like I’m walking in my calling than knowing people can resonate with, or care about, what I have to share. You are an absolute blessing, and I am so thankful to you not just for this, but for taking so much time to write out all the detailed notes you did in your other comment-that means a heck of a lot to me. I don’t take it for granted at ALL.💕🫂
@@BeccaDoss Well now I'm speechless too! Don't worry about replying soon, or even at all if you're busy! I did get kinda carried away and wrote enough to fill a novela there 😅 I have a bad habit of doing that 😁I bet your husband is going to agree with everything because he already knows how flippin awesome you are! Hence putting a ring on your finger! I bet he is awesome too!!
@@vinchinzo594 I might be a little biased, but I think he’s pretty great.😊
@@BeccaDoss Well I don't know much about him but I can agree because I'm watching your Sick Boi video now, and it'll take a while to form my thoughts enough to comment on that one (because I'm in the middle of my chronic illness 'journey' and haven't gotten a diagnosis and it's overwhelming), but at the part where you mentioned your husband getting mad and fighting for you at the doctors office where they laughed at you...
ATTA BOY 👏FIGHT FOR YOUR WIFE! I bet his support kept you sane. Throughout my journey with whatever the hell is going on with my body, so many times I've just been screaming internally "someone, anyone, please believe me!!"
Tell him some guy on the internet said "hell yeah bro"
Hey Becca, this was a wonderful reaction. Very insightful, visceral & honest. I've been following your Ren reactions & your journey since Hi Ren. I don't comment often, but I just wanted to say how much I enjoy watching & listening to your thoughts. I greatly admire you for continuing to react to Ren's music, especially when you are confronting subject matter that hits close to home or that you find difficult to discuss. I empathise wholeheartedly with many of the struggles that you have/are facing and share many of your sentiments. I look forward to watching more of your reactions. I hope that you continue to find catharsis in these reactions & sustain the positive momentum you've achieved in your journey towards self- love, fulfillment & acceptance. With love, hugs & +ve vibes. A xx
Your uploads are always worth the wait. Awesome reaction and Analysis! If you do a reaction to Ren's Animal Flow that he just released I highly recommend looking up a short summary of Animal Farm 1st so it makes more sense if you haven't read that book before.
I’m so glad you continue to enjoy them, I know I really love creating them! I’m definitely gonna be doing a reaction to Animal Flow, and strangely enough, Animal Farm has been a book I’ve loved since I first read it in 2003/4, so I’m really eager to dive into that one with all the parallels I know are coming! Hopefully I’ll be able to record it sooner rather than later.🩷
Thanks for sharing this reaction.
What a MASTERpiece by REN and excellent analysis.
It was my first time watching it.
Thanks for the emotions, I am crying.
What a story, performance and video.
And still so much more REN for you to discover. I know you will relate to a lot of his songs.
I'm also thinking about you when i hear some of his lines in songs like Do you believe, hold on, Dear God.
Becca, you matter !
🩷🩷🩷🩷🫂🫂
Hey Becca, I hope you’re okay.
I’m not sure what to say about Ren anymore, I honestly just think he’s a once in a lifetime artist. Awesome reaction as always. Keep up the great work. ✌🏻❤️positivity 🇬🇧
He really is! Just taking things one day at a time here-all any of us can really do. Appreciate you, as always.🩷
Ren isn't the only one who never misses. I watched a lot of reactions to this trilogy, and this is by far the best one. It isn't even a competition.
Thank you so much for doing this. I really apprechiate you. Stay strong and positive.❤
This comment brought tears of gratitude to my eyes, thank you so much for your kindness. It touched my heart deeply. Take care of yourself.💕
Thank you for doing this, love your breakdowns, how much you catch is amazing. Definitely not an easy song to handle, but thanks for your effort.
Now its time for some happier tunes as a break 👍
It was a challenge, but I’m glad I finally had a day where I felt up to the challenge of recording. DEFINITELY going to dive into some lighter, happier stuff when I do my next Re(n)actions.💕
OMG.....Im so excited for this...its only 5am..I'll be back soon ❤
No rush, that’s definitely super early! It’ll be here waiting whenever you have a chance (and I hope it doesn’t disappoint!).💕
Can't believe I'm just now seeing that you drop this 2 days ago. Got to wait till I get home to watch. Highly anticipated
No worries! I hope you enjoy it whenever you’re able to take some time. (And no rush AT ALL!).🩷
Once again your lyric interpretation skills are fantastic. Excellent!
You are brilliant 👏. This is by far the best analysis of this trilogy I've seen and I have followed you with great pleasure. I look forward to seeing them rest of your Ren reactions 😊
I know I just replied on your other comment, but wanted to at least come here and add that, again, it makes my heart smile to know someone is able to get something from what I’m able to share. I love digging into the analysis (which is why this is basically an hour long😬), and he really pulled no punches here-the storytelling, subject matter in all three tales, his ability to act with his body, face, and voice, and his use of whatever space he’s in at any given point…my gosh, it’s a masterpiece.
@@BeccaDoss I agree with everything you said. Ren is ridiculously brilliant but you have actually added to my enjoyment of his work and given me a greater understanding of it.
Hope your staying Strong Becca! *hugs* Ive been waiting for this Reaction. I am here with you.
Thanks Franklin, I hope you’re able to enjoy it (though that word feels strange to say given the subject matter, it was definitely an emotional roller coaster).💕
I just found you tonight and have been watching your reactions to ren. I really appreciate how you break down and explain the songs and how you talk about your own experiences with mental health. I do however have one worry, and I'm talking from my own experience as a survivor of childhood abuse, please don't think you have to carry on with a reaction if it is triggering you. I would be happy to watch even if you had to cut it short. Please take care of yourself, much love Darren
Amazing reaction video Becca. I know how difficult it would have been for you to do this one, but well done. You broke it down tremendously and was a great watch. I was sobbing with you, especially when you realised the final 'twist'. The babies were separated from birth and their lives repeated from their parents history. I hope you are well, take care.
I am so glad you enjoyed this one (“enjoyed” feels like a strange word here, but it’s the only one I’m coming up with), Richard. It definitely was a challenge, but I’m really thankful people kept requesting it because, while tragic, is really is a Masterclass in storytelling and emotion through song. That final twist…oh my gosh. I almost had to stop filming after the initial reaction to that because I was so shaken, but managed to pull it together enough to finish the video. Absolutely another masterpiece of a work of art from Ren.🩷
He is quite masterful on the guitar. It's raw and ominous, also creating personalities for each character
It continues to just blow my mind-I should expect it at this point, but he does it SO WELL it still manages to make my jaw drop every darn time.
Btw, if you are unaware, Ren did an almost 2 hr interview with Justin Hawkins, you'd probably like 👍
I actually watched that as it premiered, and I’m sure this will be shocking (not at all), but I had tears in my eyes many times throughout, especially when he was recounting a lot of the details of his health journey and his chronic illnesses in general, since we share so many of the same ones and so many similar experiences. Excellent interview!
I love the way you break down tracks and was so happy before the reaction even started seeing that the video passed the hour mark.
It was clearly a tough one for you so thanks for sticking with it and getting to the end.
It's a subject matter that is easy to get horribly wrong and it speaks volumes to Ren's artistry that then result is so impactful to most people who watch it
I’m so glad you enjoyed the reaction and the detailed dive-sometimes I worry about the length, so when people tell me they look forward to it, it really makes my heart smile. Thank you!
Love to you for doing this, getting through, and the great notes along the way, even through the difficulties of hearing it. I have the same kind of reaction, every time, even though I have seen it several times now. I’m sorry to be late to seeing this, but I was out of town when you posted and didn’t get home until today. Love your shirt! 💙❤💙
Thank you, friend. It’s such an emotional work of art, I don’t think it’s possible to watch/listen and not be affected on a deep level.
And no apologies necessary, whatsoever. I post these so they’ll be there whenever anyone wants to/is able to check them out. I definitely don’t expect people to keep up with CZcams stuff when they’re out of town-I hope you had a good trip and travels went smoothly.🩷
(*Edit* are you also from KY? Apologies if we’ve talked about it before, it’s possible I just forgot, and also no pressure at ALL to say one way or another, just asking because you mentioned the shirt and I know I’ve talked to a couple KYians here over the past few months, my brain is just failing me)
@@BeccaDoss I grew up in Lexington in the 80s. Went to UK for a while (and my mom has a masters from UK). Moved to CA for a while then back to KY, in Louisville, where I finally got my degree. But I’ll always be a Wildcat, even though I live in NC now. ❤️. I still have lots of friends in Lexington, and would give my eye teeth for a cold Ale-8-one right now! 🤣
Beccaaaa ♥
I was just wondering what I was going to watch while relaxing a bit tonight and this dropped, perfect timing! Going to enjoy your analysis, thanks for sharing it!
Glad to hear the timing worked out! Hope it doesn’t disappoint- it’s definitely my longest reaction yet, but then again, the full version of the trilogy was almost 14 minutes long, so that’s my justification.😂😉
@@BeccaDoss Disappoint? Of course it didn't! Thank you so much again and don't worry at all about how long this video was, the time flew by while watching this and I'm really happy you got around to the Tales.
Take care! ♥
So glad you reacted to this. Love your insights.
Thank you so much, I am very grateful I finally had a day where I was in the right headspace to do it.💕
Just watched this one and i have to commend you on your strength to make it thru.
Your content is my favorite to watch. Keep up the good work!
I’m late getting to this, but THANK YOU so much! This put such a huge smile on my face when I read it, and it’s an honor to be able to make this content and know others enjoy and/or resonate with it.💕
OMG! Didn't even realise that this video was over an hour long until I saw that it was 1am and I should go to bed!!! As much as I love your reactions to these difficult songs, please make sure you look after yourself and don't do this if it causes harm to your well-being. Much love.
I sometimes worry about the length of videos, so getting this feedback makes me smile, thank you so much! (But hope you’ve been able to get to sleep and don’t see this until tomorrow!).💕 I really appreciate your concern-I’m trying to balance out these more difficult ones with some that are lighter or more upbeat, so I’ll probably go that direction for a bit.
@35:21 -> great observation, thanks!
Amazing reaction, btw... ❤ You are beautifully unique 😊
And I'm really appreciating it!
Becca - you rock. You knew this would be a challenging review and you faced up to it. Much respect to you. Keep fighting your fights and don't give up. Be kind to yourself too. Peace.
Thank you so much, friend. It was definitely a challenge, but one I’m ultimately glad I pushed through (and equally glad I didn’t try to force it before I did, because I wouldn’t have been able to handle it). And thank you for that last reminder. I tend to slack on the whole self-kindness thing, even when I remind others to do it.🩷
GAHHHH! I get so excited when I get home from work and see a new post from you! I LOVE your reactions Becca. I have a few to catch up on cause I've been busy but I'm more than ready to strap in for this one! Thanks for all you do!
Your excitement is contagious, Kyle, thank you! It makes me happy to know you continue to enjoy them! Absolutely no rush, take your time and do whatever you need to do in your own life, I’m not going anywhere (and God-willing, neither are my videos).😊💕
@@BeccaDoss You're the best, Becca! I appreciate you more than you know.
It was painful to watch you struggle with the dark subject matter in this trilogy, especially as the end approached and i knew that it was going to be crushing for you. Ive spent weeks watching reactions to Ren's music, but in my opinion yours are the very best because of how you emotionally connect to Ren's words. One can only blind react to Ren's songs once, but by watching the many reactions posted here on CZcams, we are able to watch others discover the genius that is Ren.
Great work and a brilliant reaction, thanks.
Thank you so much!💕
Becca, the 3rd installment called Violet's Day released in July 2022, Jenny and Screech were both released earlier in 2019 though. But he did the hospital gown and quasi-yodeling in Violet's Tale about 5 months before Hi Ren
37:44 in your video, if you read the end of the bed he's sitting on you can see that this is Violet's bed. Easy to miss, but he does give you the immediate clue that the person in the bed is Violet. What he demonstrates at the beginning of that tale is Violet waking up in the bed, unsure of her surroundings. You get one more glimpse a little later on, found at 40:32 in your video.
That was the most amazing reaction to this trilogy ever.
I saw this comment when you left it, I’m just really behind in replying to people. But I wanted you to know how much your words mean to me; I’m so glad you were able to enjoy this one (“enjoy” feels like the wrong word for the subject matter, but I can’t think of better one right now).💕
Excellent breakdown/ analysis/reaction!!
Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!🩷
This song is great! And your reaction is too mate! Thank you.
Great reaction Becca love how connected you are with evert aspect of music. As you know alot of Rens songs are tough to get through. I suggest lightening it up and trying Ocean and Humble. Both he works with Eden Nash who has a fantastic voice. Both are probably in my top 5 favorites of Rens. As incredibly hard as it is to pick a top 5 of his.
Thanks for the tips for some of the lighter stuff. I definitely want to go that route before I dig into any more of the gut-wrenching songs, so while I’m keeping a list of all songs people recommend, I’m also making note of which ones people are suggesting as “lighter” options.💕
@Becca Doss he has alot of positive but also powerfull songs. Life is funny, Hold on, and Do you believe are great too. The last one is very old and a "letter to his future self" hoping he has overcome his struggles.
I can’t get over your reaction / break down. You blew me away
The intro to Jenny’s Tale tragically reminds me of the Gilligans Island Theme
This really is such a special tour de force of artistry and storytelling in music…he does it like no other. I’m so glad you were able to enjoy this one. (‘Enjoy’ feels like the wrong word, but I can’t find a better one)💕
When Ren wrote this he was inspired by a news paper article about a murder in Sussex gardens Paddington. Where a young sex worker was robbed and killed by a 14 year old who later the same night was shot by police. So Jenny was a sex worker. In the article little is actually written about “Jenny” and more about the “Screech” character, hence we don’t get much background in the song. Since these part were all written at different times I am not sure if they were meant to be twins from the start.
But he wrote the tale of Violet to discuss generation trauma and violence.
The fact is we leave Screech’s tale thinking we know Screech but Violets tale allows us to realize he is also a victim. A victim of violence and a victim of a failed system. Jenny is a victim of the same system. The reason Screech doesn’t get far is that he is 14 his world and support system and contacts are small and local.
Violet lets us see the same spiral and same repeated failings - the staircase helps represent the continued spiral of violence and trauma. When Violet dies her trauma passes on.
Many people point out that Jenny is like Violet - silent and still whilst Screech is like Stevie demonstrative, aggressive and violent. But is this nature or nurture. Many boys are taught not to express softer emotions and instead express only anger, aggression and violence whilst girls are taught to be quiet and be smaller than they are and hope it passes. Most likely Stevie was a product of a violent household too and these patterns keep repeating. Both Screech and Jenny lacked positive supportive role models to break the cycle.
Truly sad tale
First up, excellent breakdown of this. Secondly, well done for getting through this, it is incredibly brave of you to even attempt it.
Thanks Jon, I really appreciate that. It was a hard one, but I’m glad I did it because it’s also such a masterpiece.
The absolutely brilliant use of space in Violet's Tale is mind blowing. The use of natural reverb especially in the stairs for the 'She never stood a chance' line, wow!
Absolutely agree! He’s so good at that!
Love your Reactions, you seem to be a wonderful Person :) Stay as you are and keep beeing amazing :)
Thank you so much, I try to keep it real and genuine, and honestly don’t know how to be any other way. Really appreciate you taking time to leave such kind words. Take care of yourself.💕😊
Love it! Such a powerful artist!
He really is! Glad you enjoyed it!🩷
I just discovered your channel on my journey through the Ren reactions. I've watched a few of yours and have gotten a feel for your STRONG empath tendencies. Then I saw that you did a reaction to this trilogy.... my eyes went wide and all I could think was, "No! Don't do that to yourself!"
So thankful to have you here, friend! Yeah, I’m glad a few people gave me a general heads up and subject matter warning for this one, but it still absolutely destroyed me, as you can see in the video. But my goodness, what a masterpiece. I definitely had to engage in some major self-care after filming and editing this one.💕
i just subscribed to your channel. ive watched several of your ren reactions. ty so much for going through the pain of watching this trilogy i appreciate the sacrifice you made to do this reaction. i love how in depth you get on your reactions so i really wanted your take on this story so again ty. much love. this is one of my favorites by ren. its like a Greek tragedy.
Thank you so much for subscribing to the channel, and thank you for letting me know that you have watched several of these reactions, and that you really enjoy the detail and depth I go into. It’s one of the only ways I can get out of my own head. Really appreciate you. And yes, the trilogy is AMAZING. What a gut wrenching masterpiece of art.💕
@@BeccaDoss i recently watched virgin rock's reaction. she noticed something that i had over looked. if james had realized jenny was his siter this would have never happened. just as if we could all realize we are brothers and sisters we could finally leave the dream.
Apologies if someone else has mentioned this, I learned that stalaGmites grow from the Ground and stalaCtites hang from the Ceiling. I'm 51 and never been in a cave, yet I will never forget the difference 😁. Fab reaction as always, this is my favourite ren song(s) by far although Chalk Outlines hits very hard too.
I love that mnemonic device! Someone else mentioned a version of that, but they learned that stalacTites could be remembered because they hang to the “roof” of the cave (like the capital T). I love hearing all the variations people have learned!
not me watching 3 of your Ren reactions like 5 hours ago and was wondering when you gonna react to this shocking Masterpiece. amazing reaction.
What timing! Talk about serendipity! Thank you so much, I really appreciate your support and encouragement!💕
thank you for reacting to my favourite artist ever ❤❤❤
You are so welcome, thank you for taking time to watch.💕💕
Probably next react to "what you want" just to completely unwind or decompress 👏
I’ve definitely got that one on the list of songs to react to you when I need something a little lighter/not as emotionally heavy or involves, so thanks for reiterating that suggestion!
One thing people often don't really think off: Jenny and Screech being twins means that both of them are 14 years old. So Jenny was "walking the streets" late at night in high heels at just 14. It's so tragic on so many levels.
the best most heartfelt reaction . you did ren justice and must have been hard for you . all my love and hugs from the uk sweetheart x
I’m so glad you enjoyed this one, thank you for letting me know. I really appreciate you.💕
Screech has the fathers temper and Jenny has Violets silence.
Every time I listen to these tracks from Ren I think if Medieval Minstrals. No 'production' just a man with his instrument and voice telling a story. Love it. Even some of the melodies, especially the intros have that 'medieval' origins sound to them. The instrument telling the story not just the lyrics.
The "She never ever stood a chance" part, or rather Rens delivery of it reminded me of a Beatles Track though cant recall specifically which one. I thinks is on the Sargent Pepper album. Even the words were very similar if not identical. If im right Ren did it deliberately im sure and I wonder what it means?
The whole thing recalled to me one of my most fave Musicals - Blood Brothers. A story with a musical Narrator; a deal with the Devil and about Twins. Ren is phenomenal.
Great Reaction again Becca. Thanks
Remember Jenny wearing high heals out late at night in a bad neighborhood-at age 14?
Also, history repeats itself. Violets father was violent and her mom was quiet. Stevie was violent and Violet was quiet. And Screech was violent and Jenny was quiet.
Yeah, it’s such a tragic story of generational DV and it’s heartbreaking, but Ren tells it so dang well. The parallels are chilling.
The song that most 90s heads would remember is "Regulate" by Warren G & Nate Dogg, but "Regulate" also borrowed that same sound from ex-Doobie Brothers frontman Michael MacDonald's 1975 hit "I Keep Forgettin' "
Tragedy of screech is he just wanted to be leave and be free too. He didn’t want to come back to “him”.
Been looking forward to this for so long!!
Hope it doesn’t disappoint! It was an intense ride, but MY GOSH, what a masterpiece.🤯
It really is, You won't disappoint us Becca!
That bit in the intro to Violet's tale sounded a lot like Eluveitie's "Arcane Dominion" to me.
Wonderful reaction, btw. Very comprehensive and insightful.
Not familiar with that one, I’ll have to check it out! Thanks for sharing.😊 Glad you enjoyed this one.💕
Alas poor Jenny and Screetch we didn't know them well till.....now 😢
Before Ren released the Tales he did some shorts on Screetch stealing his phone and posting him with Patrick and his girlfriend. It nearly backfired 😄 friends blocked Ren and people unsubscribed also CZcams getting complaints they were going to shut Ren's channel.
What a modern tragedy Becca. So well done by Ren and SamuelPerry-Falvey filming it. They use the acoustics so well.
Ren also said some people were shouting for them to stop making the video as they were trying to sleep 😄
Your breakdown is the best reaction I've seen out of any trilogy reactions!! ❤🙏🙏🙏
The sirens are actually sea gulls as Ren living in Brighton is by the sea.
Recommend Money Game parts 1 and 2 as the lyrics are so good Becca.
Definitely looking forward to digging into some of the things he posted for context back then. Sounds like a wild ride! And they absolutely really nailed this one, from Ren’s performance, Samuel’s filming, the overall cinematography…just SO good!
I’m really glad you enjoyed this one! And supper interesting about the seagulls; when I go back to that section, I came definitely hear that’s what the noise is, but I was so in story-mode I didn’t pay attention and assumed he was just bringing us back around to the sirens. Even cooler that the timing worked out like it did with that part!
Becca you have such insight and a talent for eloquent reactions….
Thank you so much for your kind words, it makes my heart warm knowing people are able to enjoy, connect with, or otherwise get something out of these.💕
The sounds you described as "sirens" is actually the screeching of gulls picked up by the live recording microphones.😮
That’s so cool, I can totally hear it now that I played back that section, but definitely didn’t pick up on it at first!
@@BeccaDoss and the irony that the 'screech' filled Violet's silence adds another layer to the depth of the tale.
There Will be Ren studies at university in the not too distant future.
Will we sign up ?.. hell yeah.🤔🧑🎓
Ren is Welsh, and Wales is the land of the Ancient Bards . He is continuing the ancient traditions of Bardic story telling . In this tale takes on a giant subject matter telling a tail of 3 generations of domestic trauma . Many of us who have lived some part of Violet tale, have been equally silent hearing this is in some way cathartic, as if we in our own way have rased our voices and testified against our own aggressors . As Violet dies I sob for my self for Violet And her children and for all the others who have experienced anything like it . The Ancient Bards sang of the Heroes . Ren has made heroes of us ,unsung no more . This was a great reaction ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Sending love and hugs (only if wanted) across the miles. I appreciate you taking time to share all this here. Ren definitely gave us something special with this one, and it’s very much a type of catharsis that’s hard to find elsewhere. I’m glad it’s been able to be that for you, too. And I’m thankful you liked this reaction.🩷