First TIME REACTION to REN & The Big Push - Bongo Bong (Manu Chao cover)

Big love brother!! Thank you so much for the love and support on this one!! Appreciate it!!

I don’t think people understand how hard it is to do 3 part harmonies and these guys do it in 2 languages in 1 song.

The Big Push consists of four members from different countries, a Welshman, a Frenchman, an Englishman and an Irishman. Ren Gill, playing the classical guitar is from Wales. Romain Axisa is playing a pineapple ukulele, he is from France. Gorran Kendall is playing bass guitar, he is from England and Glen Chambers, the drummer (not featured here) from Ireland. An easy way to remember their names, the first letters taking together spell GGRR! LOL! As for whether I like the original or this cover version better, they both hold their own. The major difference in the cover version here is the multiple harmonies and the rich texturing of the instruments.

did you catch Goran calmly sipping his wine and still hitting his mark, coming in with the base right exactly on time.

Line from "Losing it", "Don, I'm the king of the bongo, the Bongo Bong".

Ren is playing a Spanish (Classical Guitar). Romain Axisa is playing a pineapple-shaped ukulele. Big love from Spain. Edit. Loved the reaction man. Can't wait for more.

Let's just appreciate the fact that there is so much rhythm going on here without any drums. And those harmonies ❤🔥

CHINCHILLA. NEW RELEASE. TODAY. Little girl gone. 👍

I"ve been hoping more reactors would look at The Big Push live acoustic videos. Would like to see Mr Biscuit react to yet another "entirely different human being" in the form of Ren.

Can you imagine living in one of these buildings and hearing music like this coming from the rooftop? Awesome.

It's handy to have a Frenchman in the band. 😊 I love both versions.

I love that they put their own spin on it but still honour the spirit of the original.

I love this version more than the original 😊

Another fun reaction. I love this cover. "An Englishman in New York" is awesome as well. On “These Boots Are Made For Walking,” “Praise You” (Fatboy Slim Cover), “What Kind Of Woman Is This,” all three take a turn singing. The songs "Oh My Woman," “Swan Song,” “Sweet Little Lady," "It's Alright," “Dignity,” and so many others are equally impressive. Gorran Kendall is a singer/songwriter/busker from the UK. He is the guy on the bass. He also plays the guitar and the harmonica, and frequently sings lead for "The Big Push." As a solo artist, he is a folk singer, and his music is reminiscent of 60s folk. I love Gorran's music. Romain Axisa is originally from Toulouse, France, and started playing the guitar at age 12. At age 14, he was the singer in a rock band and later became a rapper. He plays guitar, bass, piano, and a lute/mandolin/ukulele type string instrument featured in the song "Bongo Bong;" opinions are divided over what Romain played in that performance. In addition, Romain sings lead on a few "The Big Push" songs. His solo music is unique, and I don't know what genre it would be categorized as. I really enjoy his music as well. I have Romain and Gorran on a couple of my Spotify playlists. The members of "The Big Push" are all independent solo artists who struck up a friendship, moved in together, and formed the band. Ren Gill, Gorran Kendall, and Romain Axisa take turns singing lead vocals at times, except for the drummer Glen Chambers (not present for this performance). However, each of the band members is currently pursuing a solo career due to Ren's absence. They also recorded some songs yet to be released. No telling what the future holds for them, individually or as a group.

Just love this song - always makes me smile. Who knew that a ukelele solo could be cool ?? Romain is the guy on the ukelele and Gorran is playing bass

This song is such a vibe! ❣️🔥❣️ Please do The big Push - Sweet little lady live acoustic version sometime, so good!

Romain singing the French part is perfect because French is his first language.

A perfect follow up to this would be Ren featuring Romain (guy on ukulele) and their song "French Song." It's a straight up banger and really needs more love. 🎉❤

This is just stunning, what a band! Loving your continued support for Ren.

Love the original, known it for many years but i prefer this cover, tbh. Both are amazing but the vibe and harmonies from The Big Push is just something else. I definitely get the feeling that Ren and the guys are fans and paying homage, while adding their own twist to it. But i get that feeling from every cover done by The Big Push, the love for the music and the craft shines through.