Chinchilla too... that girl is Fierce. And Sam Tomkins "Lose it all" is masterful ... ... Ren is absolutely surrounded by incredible people and amazing talent.
Im a similar age (56) I have been telling my kids that our generations music was so much better than theirs. We can no longer say that! There are guitar legends, vocal greats and rap gods Ren can take a seat up there with the best of each of them. ❤
Welcome to the world of Ren. You've just found the most talented musician of his generation. Please keep doing more Ren. I suggest Sick Boi as a follow up to this.
@@architects-of-eden7 there are dozens and dozens of highly talented artists out there.,ie Angelina Jordan from Norway who many describe as a modern day Mozart…
It's the natural follow on to 'Hi Ren' especially as she just looked up and saw he suffered from undiagnosed Lyme Disease [who noted the Easter Egg on the back of the wheelchair?] and the resulting medical mistreatment and iatrogenic harm. The Sick Boi interaction lays that out.
At the end, when he is vocalizing, the lights are flashing. I think he just integrated his Shadow into himself, coming to terms with all of himself, a healthy and rare thing to do.
That's how I interpret it too. I think the vocalizations represent the eternal dance from the ending monologue. The intro vocalizing is quite stiff, precise and controlled. The ending vocalizing is more passionate, flowing and free.
You MUST do more Ren!!! The most impressive artist ive seen in my 56 years of playing guitar for dozens of bands! He covers All genres... even made his own, Bardcore as the RENegades call it! Lol Outta 10 random Ren songs... you might find 2 that are similar! But theyll ALL be Outstanding!!!
Another way to look at it is these two aspects of Ren are coming to a resolution makes him more himself again. Which is *sorta* like a third character in terms of the songs narrative structure.
So, the message to take from this interaction within this song is that rejection leads nowhere. Hope isn't rejecting the darkness, it is accepting it as it is standing against anyway. We can't rid ourselves of darkness we can only dance with it.
I was introduced to Ren by a friend, and am so grateful, one of the best muscians and lyricists of our time. The quality of the finger picking in Hi Ren is incredible.
Welcome to the Reniverse ♥ Pretty sure, from what I saw in this reaction, that you're gonna love it here. This guy's been a brilliant songwriter/musician/storyteller for a long time now - ridiculously prolific with astoundingly consistently high-calibre output, for an independent artist with no funding, and would have been even more prolific (in terms of volume of content available) had he not been virtually bedbound with Lyme disease for 7+ years (& still having to be very careful to keep his symptoms manageable, even now).
“Biggest plot twist ever”. I laughed so hard at that! Wait til you do the tale of Jenny and Screech + violet’s tale. The man is talented beyond talent. Only artist that is up there imo is Chinchilla.
You should see everything that Ren has put out. From his busking sessions to his rap album and songs to his collabs with Chinchilla , Sam Tompkins and his band "The Big Push". The collabs with Eden Nash and many a more artists. This guy is MUSIC AND MUSIC IS REN. From rock to pop to rap to just instrumentals with guitars and pianos he does it all and does it masterfully. He is the PRINCE of our time if i can compare him to anything out there and that doesn't even does him justice.
True... There's a LOT of Renegades trawling through youtube to catch the reactions. That's how I got here, and I'm already subbed and ready for kittys journey of discovery ; )))))))) Doing the "Ren/Big Push" dive is VERY good for building subs.
Hello! Thrilled you gave Ren a chance! Loved your reaction! I hope you'll continue to react to his prolific and genre-bending catalog. Ren is not only a PHENOMENAL musicial artist, storyteller, producer, and composer, he's also one of the best human beings on the planet :) If you go down this rabbit hole be prepared for your subscriber count to explode. We RENagades thrive on witnessing newbies experience Ren's genius! 🙋♀️💖
Omg we got another one.!!! Welcome to the rabbit hole of our sick boi Ren.!! Us Renagades just love watching newbies diving into our favourite artist. Sooooo much more to discover you just don't know yet.!!! The tales of Jenny Screech and Violet .!! The money game trilogy.!! Albums Freckled Angeles and the #1 UK Album Sick Boi..! Rens Bands The big push, and earlier Trick the Fox !! Thousands of tunes in the back catalogue to discover its unreal.!!! It took me nearly a year binging Ren to catch up.!! Keep riding this wave because the surf's up, and you're on that wave.!!
New sub here from Arizona, I'm here for any and all Ren reactions. As a 54 year old music lover my whole life, Ren has reconfigured my mind for the better and REN-EWED my heart & soul by making me really hear music for the 1st time in my life! Great reaction! 😊 what an amazing journey awaits you!
I highly recommend you check out Ren's latest track "troubles" which he chronicles his 8 yr chronic health battle. The official music video is great but the acoustic version is absolutely fire. I also recommend you check out someone Ren refers to as a "musical sibling" : Chinchilla. Check out the live versions of "1:5" or "fingers" please
Fingers Live is incredible.... Chinchilla is FIERCE. That '1:5 Live' track is astounding too, she just keeps getting better : ) I'd suggest Sam Tompkins "Lose it all" too. Ren is absolutely surrounded by incredible people and amazing talent.
I suggest Ren and Chinchilla live version of Chalk Outlines. It is powerful duet. Ren has several songs with her and there are 2 more not released yet . They both have powerful, emotional voices. I have subbed for more Ren! Who is this Eminem person? 😂😂😂
Great reaction and the best line from this, ‘that was the biggest plot twist’ I can hear all the renegades now…..wow are you in for a journey. You have entered a new family of hope, enjoy the ride. New sub and much love from 🇬🇧
"The bitter-sweetness", a real marmalade boy ^_^ You can pigeonhole (hah!) the 'alts' by the one who looks right, the one who looks left and the final evolution of the one who looks straight ahead, accepting both the chaos and order, light and dark. (I laugh at pigeonholing Ren, because he defies simple classification. "We *are* human beings")
Also, for your own heart, remember to leaven the 'heavy' Ren (Sickboi, Suicide, Tales) with the fun, boppin Ren (Loosing It, Illest of Our Time, Power, What You Want)
Yay! You've discovered the most amazing artist of our time! He does all genres and is a master of all of them. Can i suggest you watch his bidet he made when he hit 1 million subs -- defining success? It shows you a bit of his character outside of his musical talent! New sub for more Ren!
"Bardcore". Genius. Honest. Brave. Needs to be heard. "the voice that you hear when you loosen the noose on the rope". The best one-take play-through of four he recorded! Yes, he was singing about himself.
Most of "us" really enjoy watching someone experience Ren for the first time. You did a wonderful job! Your initial looks of confusion quickly changed to looks of appreciation and understanding (combined with amazement and appreciation). You're good! You said, "That alter is boiling my blood!" That's one of the best comments I have heard after at LEAST 100 reactions! I would HIGHLY recommend that you listen to this again by yourself... no reaction... just you and Ren. This is SO deep that it takes multiple listens to truly start to grasp all the obvious (and not so obvious) meanings. THEN come back and read through some of the comments. Then listen again a few times. This is, in my opinion, one of the deepest and most profound musical masterpieces I have ever heard. Great reaction young lady! (p.s. Yes, he has suffered with multiple issues for years. That he can create and perform such insanely good music is incredible!)
Ren was misdiagnosed for years with stuff he didn't even have was put on meds that caused him to have psychosis he became bedridden for up 23 hours a day it would take years before he would get right diagnosis he has Lyme disease he went so long misdiagnosed that he has Brain damage Organ damage Joint damage he also has M cast he can only eats like few things because his body has allergic reaction to just about everything he eats he also has ADHD too if you want to know more about Ren and all he has told his entire story in 8 chapters there on his other channel @RenMakeStuff u should watch them
“I want to cry” Yeah Giddy…me too, even on my 30 or 40th listen of this piece. Welcome to the opening of the Ren rabbit hole! Almost no two songs are the same except in their power. Can’t wait to see your next reaction!
This really is the tip of the iceberg as far as Ren's talent you have one hell of a ride in front of you if you want to see more of him. Ren is self taught as far as the instruments he plays, he is so talented it's as if music flows through and out of his body. He was signed to Sony as a teenager but unfortunately got very sick before they could complete his first album so they parted ways. He has Lyme disease and went undiagnosed for a very long time which in turn caused irreparable damage his body and brain. He is currently in Canada receiving treatment in the hope to improve his quality of life. He has an incredible back catalogue of music and you never know what you're going to get with him. A lot of his videos are filmed live and in one take, they've even won two awards. He also played in a busking band called The Big Push and they have some incredible covers that will make your head spin. Ren really can do it all he's a once in a lifetime artist who deserves all the recognition and success. TH-cam reactors have played a big part in getting him the exposure he has today, he got a number 1 album in the uk last year which is incredible for an independent artist. Songs I recommend covering next are. Sick boi Seven sins The tale of Jenny and screech Chalk outlines Suic!de How to be me The money game trilogy And I highly recommend watching his 1 million subscribers video. Welcome to the world of Ren I'm sure all the renegades will be along to support you very soon.
Welcome to the wonderful world of Ren. He is our Messenger of Hope especially for people like me that live with chronic pain. 15 months and I’m still loving everything Ren. Good reaction to this masterpiece
I've watched dozens of reactions to this now and this one - as always - is life-affirming, but with the bonus of the guest appearance of two gorgeous cats. Love it! 👍
Welcome and congratulations for finding this beautiful human being. His music speaks for itself, but if you want to fall in love with his perspective on life you MUST watch his thank you to his fans and reactors for reaching a million subs. That video changed my life and perspective on life. His band The Big Push is also phenomenal. Whats your favorite genre? Rens got you. subbed for more. Thanx!
Arguably the most comprehensive first take I’ve ever heard. You picked up on the entire concept in the first go. I watch reactions because I can’t see Hi REN for the first time again-so I watch other people experience it. Your take on 4 entities, not 2 - is insightful AF!
💚💜💙One of the many things Ren has said about this piece is that it's about accepting your inner critical thoughts that we all have. We have to understand and accept both parts.😊
Ren's album, "Sick Boi" hit #1 on the U.K. charts and landed on the Billboard Top 200 Albums even though he has no record label and wasn't able to do any promotion besides social media because he was in Canada getting daily I.V. treatments (among other treatments) for months before the release. He's just THAT good. Ren, at times, thought his disease was going to kill him, so he cherishes the life that he has now and uses his success to uplift others and point out problems in society (even if he doesn't know the solutions). He's not only talented beyond anyone I can think of (and I've seen a lot of talent), but he genuinely seems like a nice guy. I try to mention to all reactors new to Ren, do NOT react to "Jenny's Tale", "Screech's Tale" or "Violet's Tale" as separate reactions. Although they are available as separate videos on his channel, they're a trilogy that should be watched in the correct order in one reaction. Happily, he's provided them put together end-to-end, in full, as a single video titled "The Tale of Jenny & Screech" (it includes "Violet's Tale even though it's not in the title). This trilogy is what's been dubbed Ren's own genre - "bardcore" - for his storytelling style. He's not just a singer/songwriter, but a well-rounded performer with great acting chops as well. You will notice that Ren and his usual video partner, cinematographer/videographer Samuel Perry-Falvey, are huge fans of live, continuous-shot videos. Sam was behind "Hi Ren", "The Tale of Jenny & Screech", "Money Game 1 & 3", and many more. You'll notice Ren is actually wearing a microphone and his guitar is plugged into a wireless transmitter strapped to his back in all of these videos and more.
I have watched dozens of reactions to this, as well as the video itself probabyl close to a hundred more, and the arrival of "Hope" always brings tears to my eyes.
Love seeing someone’s introduction to Ren through Hi Ren. Definitely a journey you will enjoy. There were no alters. It was all Ren battling hi subconscious. You just missed when he said it because you pause at the moment he stated it in the song. For what it’s worth you might try rewinding the song 5 seconds or so when you stop so you don’t miss parts like that, also helps with keep the flow of the song. IMHO 🙏 Great reaction, looking forward to seeing your Ren journey. Welcome to the Renegades 🤙
Amazing reaction, welcome to the Ren rabbit hole. Subscribed and looking forward to seeing you explore the rabbit hole further, there is loads to enjoy but don't expect to put this amazing talent into any particular genre, he does them all.
I subbed for more Ren. I liked how you picked up on the heart of the message. I saw someone comment and gave u a bit of the history so I'll hold off. If u notice on the wheelchair there are letters LD... lyme disease. He has so much packed into every detail. No doubt u will love him as much as we do. Definitely watch/react to his Thank you to One Million TH-cam subscribers and his definition of success video. Very gentle, deep soul ❤❤
I have a similar type of inner critic that sets the bar high and requests perfection in so much of my life. This masterpiece captures that exhaustive type of back and forth, always judging yourself and trying to meet expectations and when I fail to meet them I punish myself in subtle ways which makes it more difficult for me to meet those goals in the future. It is something I have had all of my life and it drove me for the most part and made me the best I could be in whatever I was doing. Then I had an event happen that gave me PTSD and overwhelming anxiety and depression and I couldn't meet those standards anymore but the critic did not go away. I have started to learn to quiet the critical side, although not very often and I am still not great at it but knowing I can control it somewhat has been helpful.
Ren is therapy for so many from one song he helps so many people open up in ways therapists struggle to do in person. First time i watched Hi Ren i had a panic attack but thought i needed to watch it again so i watched someone reacting to it that was the best thing i could do i have watched many times since. One thing i think about this song is it needs to be seen by every one even in schools after a certain age, because how many children kill themselves because of the negativity towards them from nasty comments and bullying to them believing what is said. I went through hell, bullied all through school to the point i attempted suicide twice, and to many issues in my life since then I am a recovering alcoholic 11 years clean I suffer PTSD and other health issues so the majority of bad days over good is high, if this bullying had been dealt with i may have had a reasonable life not the existence i have to deal with now
The hope and rope verse hits me every time. A reminder that the battle of good and evil is universal, and everyone must face their inner demon at some point
One take, live performance videos like this are a feature of many of his songs. He has such a range that he defies being limitedThe more you go into his music you’ll discover that the millions of his fans are right when they describe him as a genius. Please don’t delay on our journey. It will reward you and your followers that have yet to find him.
Damn I´ve watched a loooot of Hi Ren reactions (yep, addicted.....) and it's been months since I have enjoyed and connected with a reaction so much as I have with yours. Thanks! Hope you enjoy discovering more Ren, it's a real journey.
Yes, it's like she got on this kick of putting DID on it and wouldn't relent, even when he said "a battle with his subconscious". Every time she mentioned his alter I was like... Not an alter Edit: reached the end of the video and at least she did eventually land on the concept of that voice of self doubt. Aside from the early DID stuff, was a great reaction.
Ren is a unique talent, in my 64 years Ren is the only artist who has come close to the profound influence Bowie had on me way back in my teenage years. Great reaction can't wait to see you do more Ren. Subscribed.
Loved your reaction, thanks for the upload!!❤ now I'm so very eager to watch your future reactions to Ren's wonderful offerings, as well as your introduction to his collaborations with Chinchilla....who, by a scan of your past reactions, will also soon provide you with yet another exciting adventure!!!!
@@GiddyKitty for Chinchilla her newest “1:5” live and “Fingers Live for Hunger TV” are spectacular…with Ren, I’d recommend the live videos “chalk outlines” “How to be me” for sure…also don’t miss their live covers (retakes) of Marvin Gaye’s “sexual healing” and Drake/ Beyoncé “One Dance/Drunk In Love mashup!! Thanks GK looking forward to your exploration!!❤️👍
This is art of transcendent beauty and an *important* song. Artists often struggle with imposter syndrome. There’s a movie starring Olivia Munn called “Violet” that rings of this and was a transformative experience for me-much the same as this song resonates. As a person who’s never been able to escape negative self-talk and imposter syndrome, *realizing* that I can exert the strength that destructive voice questions-strength that already resides within me-was sooo important. It takes time to push past the negativity-to make your own voice stronger, but if anyone out there is struggling with this, please please please *know* that you can do it. *Know* that I believe in you… but you don’t need me to-just like you don’t need the shroud of doubt that feels first of protection and then as a prison. You are *stronger* than that voice. You are stronger than you can *possibly* know… until you push back with softness or aggression-your choice.
After goosebumps and that reaction and in learning Ren's backstory... Definitely worth sitting down for a nine plus minute performance without equal, I would guess you'd agree? You have a huge volume of Ren's music to explore and it's all so unique and vast in scope. Hi Ren was an introduction for a lot of us but I'm sure a lot of Ren's music can blow your mind in other ways, but this one tends to hit deeper for being first. Thank you for your well-rounded reaction, one of the best I've seen, even if turned in late. Lol
Yes I agree on the full trilogy, "The Tale of Jenny and Screech ". Next I would suggest "Chalk Outlines" and "The Hunger". I subscribed for more Ren. Welcome to the Ren rabbit warren.✌🇨🇦
Ren is simply the most important artist in living memory. Ren is a Rapper, Singer, Songwriter, Poet, Musician, Philosopher and all round Great Human Being. He is literally a Genius. ✊🏼🐷❤️🔥 #Renegade #RenMakesMusic P.S. The Genre is Ren. P.P.S. Brilliant reaction! 👌🏻😁 P.P.P.S. Welcome to the Renaissance.
I don't see this as "split personality". I see it simpler than that, and something that we can all relate to. I see it more as that inner arguement with yourself. Sort of the demon and angel on your 2 shoulders. Not a big difference maybe, but I think worth considering. I think you came closer to this conclusion near the end. I've watched this video well over 100 times now, so of course my perspective has evolved a lot over the last year or so. I'm a Ren reaction addict. If you do more, I will likely be back. He has a HUGE library. And so much is unique. If you check him out more, I KNOW you will fall in love with him. Great reaction. And it has added to my own thoughts about it. Which after so many reactions, is pretty amazing. Thank you. And your kitties are cutie pies
New sub here from Scotland. Great reaction young lady; please carry on reacting to Ren. There are so many songs I could suggest, but I think that the Tale of Jenny and Screech(Full), should be your next stop on the Ren train.
Hi Ren is just the tip of the iceberg. He is unique.... no-one around like him. Everything he does is immaculately planned, brilliantly written and mostly filmed in one take. The man is a genius!
Very insightful, I think you nailed it almost right away. I also think you're on to something with the four alts. Most folks just assume two Ren's, but I can see four: the two arguing Ren's at the start, then two, more fundamental Ren's where one is the embodiment of the devil and the other the angel of hope. Very perceptive. Whether Ren was thinking that way or not is hard to tell, but maybe. Thanks! MB
Rajieen! It's 25 different MENA singers on a collaboration about Palestine. Has like 8+ million views. Edit: it also has English subtitles for viewers who don't speak Arabic. It's a beautiful song that reaches across genres for great cause.
Such a brilliant reaction to this award-winning video, Ren truly is one in a Billion! There are over 200 must watch videos and so many are different genres. I would suggest " Chalk Outlines " must be LIVE version with Chinchilla ( and she is another stunning performer in her own right ) . His latest video " Troubles " is great way to learn about his health issues as well. And Back on 74 , also fairly new is about as good as a performance could ever be! Really did enjoy listening to all your comments.
Wow! This was an amazing reaction. It's reactions like this that make watching Hi-Ren again seem like the first time but even better because you get to see how it impacts reactors all around the world. I must say Kitty...you are so Giddy and lovable to watch. Had to subscribe to watch you do more Ren. Money Game 3 is another one of this length and just as amazing. Also the trilogy of Jenny and Screech with Violet's tale. Again. Love your reaction. 😜😜😜😜😎😎😎😎❤❤❤❤
Hey! Listen to your patreons 😄 Ren has a great catalogue of music, and his rabbit hole is a superb journey. His band friends, The Big Push, are also so good. Chinchilla duets and her own music is 🔥 Ren produces his own music and also independent, so no copyright claims for reactions. Great Reaction BTW!!! Just subbed for more Ren content ❤🙏 The trilogy of Jenny and Screech, recommended. He can rap, play instruments and sing so well.
It's our bad ego conscious & good ego conscious & who we choose to feed is who we become Coin with two different sides only two egos but one Existing simultaneously
❤for the kitties 💕💯 You'll love the cover Ren did with The Big Push - I Shot The Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop (video with red suspenders) and Chalk Outlines too, most likely. Glad to have you on this trip down the BardCore Rabbithole that is Ren's World :)
I always saw this as two sides arguing, the later parts are escalations of the two. I also feel that the whole thing addresses the human experience, not a mental illness. Don't we all, to some extent, have a naysayer in us? Loved your reaction, glad you finally gave in and did it! Lucky for you, most of Ren's songs are under 5 minutes. Subbed for MORE REN, please!
"what genre is this?" Ren is a genre!🙂🙂🙂 seriously, don't try to put him in a box. he doesn't fit in one nor should he. really great reaction, subscribed in anticipation of more Ren reactions!
Excellent reaction. I am glad you discovered Ren. He is THE most talented artist I have ever bore witness to. Thank you to @chrisyuill for the consistency in viewing an artist that everyone should experience. Without going into too many details, "Hi Ren" saved my life. I would have succumbed to my disease if I hadn't randomly clicked on this song back in December of 2022. His hope and his victory over his own demons motivated me to get the help that I needed. Now I invite you to react to more of his masterpeices. "The Tale of Jenny and Screech" and "Money Game" parts 1, 2 & 3 are absolutely beautiful and heartbreaking. I recommend those first. Thank you again for your visceral reaction.
Also, the answer to "What genre is Ren?" .... is "Yes"
I agree 😁
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Yes.
😂 so true
Yes & yes
Im 62 and this young man is quickly becoming the artist of my lifetime 🇬🇧😊
Chinchilla too... that girl is Fierce. And Sam Tomkins "Lose it all" is masterful ...
... Ren is absolutely surrounded by incredible people and amazing talent.
At least not since Freddie for me
Im a similar age (56) I have been telling my kids that our generations music was so much better than theirs. We can no longer say that!
There are guitar legends, vocal greats and rap gods Ren can take a seat up there with the best of each of them. ❤
Welcome to the world of Ren. You've just found the most talented musician of his generation. Please keep doing more Ren. I suggest Sick Boi as a follow up to this.
One of…
@@kevingood4644not one of. The BEST.
@@architects-of-eden7 there are dozens and dozens of highly talented artists out there.,ie Angelina Jordan from Norway who many describe as a modern day Mozart…
@kevingood4644 have you heard Rens piano work? All self taught.
It's the natural follow on to 'Hi Ren' especially as she just looked up and saw he suffered from undiagnosed Lyme Disease [who noted the Easter Egg on the back of the wheelchair?] and the resulting medical mistreatment and iatrogenic harm. The Sick Boi interaction lays that out.
At the end, when he is vocalizing, the lights are flashing. I think he just integrated his Shadow into himself, coming to terms with all of himself, a healthy and rare thing to do.
Ouuuu that's a beautiful way to look at it!
That's how I interpret it too. I think the vocalizations represent the eternal dance from the ending monologue. The intro vocalizing is quite stiff, precise and controlled. The ending vocalizing is more passionate, flowing and free.
You MUST do more Ren!!! The most impressive artist ive seen in my 56 years of playing guitar for dozens of bands!
He covers All genres... even made his own, Bardcore as the RENegades call it! Lol
Outta 10 random Ren songs... you might find 2 that are similar!
But theyll ALL be Outstanding!!!
There are no alters. It is and always was Ren. All of him.
Another way to look at it is these two aspects of Ren are coming to a resolution makes him more himself again. Which is *sorta* like a third character in terms of the songs narrative structure.
Ren is an artist and a poet. Thank you for sharing your first step in your Ren Journey with us.
So, the message to take from this interaction within this song is that rejection leads nowhere. Hope isn't rejecting the darkness, it is accepting it as it is standing against anyway. We can't rid ourselves of darkness we can only dance with it.
I was introduced to Ren by a friend, and am so grateful, one of the best muscians and lyricists of our time. The quality of the finger picking in Hi Ren is incredible.
Ren's catalog is so diverse and eclectic. He is the most interesting artist I've ever found. Hope you dig deep and enjoy!
Ren shot this in 4 takes. Straight through. Then picked out the one that he liked the most. Truly an artist.
Welcome to the Reniverse ♥
Pretty sure, from what I saw in this reaction, that you're gonna love it here. This guy's been a brilliant songwriter/musician/storyteller for a long time now - ridiculously prolific with astoundingly consistently high-calibre output, for an independent artist with no funding, and would have been even more prolific (in terms of volume of content available) had he not been virtually bedbound with Lyme disease for 7+ years (& still having to be very careful to keep his symptoms manageable, even now).
I agree. Having seen Kittys reaction ... she's a natural born Renegade : )
I can't wait to see her subs explode as she deep-dives his catalogue.
Ren's going to blow you away.
This is only a taste of what he can do and does.
“Biggest plot twist ever”. I laughed so hard at that! Wait til you do the tale of Jenny and Screech + violet’s tale. The man is talented beyond talent. Only artist that is up there imo is Chinchilla.
Welcome to the Ren rabbit hole!!! Think you need to check out the tale of jenny and screech for some serious story telling
If you do the Tales of Jenny & Screech you need to do the "full" version which includes Violet's Tale
This will be a even bigger plot twist!
A work of Shakespearean proportions, all in 13 minutes!
Haha, that's right.... throw her in at the deep end - LOL
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Welcome to the RENegades! "I did not expect that" is the song of our people. 🔥🔥🎶🎶😉
If you think this has a twist, watch The Tales Of Jenny and Screech. Great reaction.
My thoughts exactly lol
You should see everything that Ren has put out.
From his busking sessions to his rap album and songs to his collabs with Chinchilla , Sam Tompkins and his band "The Big Push".
The collabs with Eden Nash and many a more artists.
This guy is MUSIC AND MUSIC IS REN.
From rock to pop to rap to just instrumentals with guitars and pianos he does it all and does it masterfully.
He is the PRINCE of our time if i can compare him to anything out there and that doesn't even does him justice.
Watch your likes and followers grow. You have a wave of Ren-agades coming to witness this moment in your life.
Facts 😂
No cap
True... There's a LOT of Renegades trawling through youtube to catch the reactions. That's how I got here, and I'm already subbed and ready for kittys journey of discovery ; ))))))))
Doing the "Ren/Big Push" dive is VERY good for building subs.
You nailed it. Here we come. @RenMakesMusic
I'm here!
Welcome to the world of Ren! We all love him…. Incredible in every way!
Ren is simply legendary. Also, tell your cats i say pst pst pst 😂😂
Cool, another Poirier
Apologies for being so unrelenting in my request 😂
Happy you were unrelentingly! I hope that one day, everyone will know who Ren is! ❤
Thank you for being unrelenting enough to get her to do it 😊
Hello!
Thrilled you gave Ren a chance! Loved your reaction! I hope you'll continue to react to his prolific and genre-bending catalog.
Ren is not only a PHENOMENAL musicial artist, storyteller, producer, and composer, he's also one of the best human beings on the planet :)
If you go down this rabbit hole be prepared for your subscriber count to explode. We RENagades thrive on witnessing newbies experience Ren's genius! 🙋♀️💖
Way to go Chris!
Thank you Chris ❤
Looking forward to more Ren, you are in for a ride he is so diverse and talented
Ren is the single best artist I've heard in my 57 years.
Liked and subscribed.
Omg we got another one.!!!
Welcome to the rabbit hole of our sick boi Ren.!!
Us Renagades just love watching newbies diving into our favourite artist.
Sooooo much more to discover you just don't know yet.!!!
The tales of Jenny Screech and Violet .!! The money game trilogy.!!
Albums Freckled Angeles and the #1 UK Album Sick Boi..!
Rens Bands The big push, and earlier Trick the Fox !!
Thousands of tunes in the back catalogue to discover its unreal.!!!
It took me nearly a year binging Ren to catch up.!!
Keep riding this wave because the surf's up, and you're on that wave.!!
The Ren family just grew. I can tell Kitty is a natural born Renegade ; )
... can't wait to see her journey down this incredible rabbit hole.
Giddy Kitty this is the best reaction I've ever seen to "Hi Reb"!❤ Very insightful. He's someone special...
New sub here from Arizona, I'm here for any and all Ren reactions. As a 54 year old music lover my whole life, Ren has reconfigured my mind for the better and REN-EWED my heart & soul by making me really hear music for the 1st time in my life! Great reaction! 😊 what an amazing journey awaits you!
I highly recommend you check out Ren's latest track "troubles" which he chronicles his 8 yr chronic health battle. The official music video is great but the acoustic version is absolutely fire. I also recommend you check out someone Ren refers to as a "musical sibling" : Chinchilla. Check out the live versions of "1:5" or "fingers" please
Fingers Live is incredible.... Chinchilla is FIERCE. That '1:5 Live' track is astounding too, she just keeps getting better : )
I'd suggest Sam Tompkins "Lose it all" too.
Ren is absolutely surrounded by incredible people and amazing talent.
Yes please 🙏
I suggest Ren and Chinchilla live version of Chalk Outlines. It is powerful duet. Ren has several songs with her and there are 2 more not released yet . They both have powerful, emotional voices.
I have subbed for more Ren!
Who is this Eminem person? 😂😂😂
Great reaction! You are going to fall in love with Ren! ❤❤❤
You've done it now! There is no turning back. Welcome to the wonderful world of Ren & Friends. Keep Reacting!
Great reaction and the best line from this, ‘that was the biggest plot twist’ I can hear all the renegades now…..wow are you in for a journey. You have entered a new family of hope, enjoy the ride. New sub and much love from 🇬🇧
"The bitter-sweetness", a real marmalade boy ^_^ You can pigeonhole (hah!) the 'alts' by the one who looks right, the one who looks left and the final evolution of the one who looks straight ahead, accepting both the chaos and order, light and dark. (I laugh at pigeonholing Ren, because he defies simple classification. "We *are* human beings")
Also, for your own heart, remember to leaven the 'heavy' Ren (Sickboi, Suicide, Tales) with the fun, boppin Ren (Loosing It, Illest of Our Time, Power, What You Want)
Yay! You've discovered the most amazing artist of our time! He does all genres and is a master of all of them. Can i suggest you watch his bidet he made when he hit 1 million subs -- defining success? It shows you a bit of his character outside of his musical talent! New sub for more Ren!
"Bidet"😂😂
I'm guessing autocorrect
Well I'm hoping autocorrect, it'd be strange to watch his bidet😮
It’s not “identities.” He is literally arguing with himself, specifically his intentions and his doubts as an artist.
"Bardcore". Genius. Honest. Brave. Needs to be heard. "the voice that you hear when you loosen the noose on the rope". The best one-take play-through of four he recorded! Yes, he was singing about himself.
Most of "us" really enjoy watching someone experience Ren for the first time. You did a wonderful job! Your initial looks of confusion quickly changed to looks of appreciation and understanding (combined with amazement and appreciation). You're good! You said, "That alter is boiling my blood!" That's one of the best comments I have heard after at LEAST 100 reactions! I would HIGHLY recommend that you listen to this again by yourself... no reaction... just you and Ren. This is SO deep that it takes multiple listens to truly start to grasp all the obvious (and not so obvious) meanings. THEN come back and read through some of the comments. Then listen again a few times. This is, in my opinion, one of the deepest and most profound musical masterpieces I have ever heard. Great reaction young lady! (p.s. Yes, he has suffered with multiple issues for years. That he can create and perform such insanely good music is incredible!)
Ren was misdiagnosed for years with stuff he didn't even have was put on meds that caused him to have psychosis he became bedridden for up 23 hours a day it would take years before he would get right diagnosis he has Lyme disease he went so long misdiagnosed that he has Brain damage Organ damage Joint damage he also has M cast he can only eats like few things because his body has allergic reaction to just about everything he eats he also has ADHD too if you want to know more about Ren and all he has told his entire story in 8 chapters there on his other channel @RenMakeStuff u should watch them
“I want to cry”
Yeah Giddy…me too, even on my 30 or 40th listen of this piece.
Welcome to the opening of the Ren rabbit hole! Almost no two songs are the same except in their power.
Can’t wait to see your next reaction!
This really is the tip of the iceberg as far as Ren's talent you have one hell of a ride in front of you if you want to see more of him.
Ren is self taught as far as the instruments he plays, he is so talented it's as if music flows through and out of his body.
He was signed to Sony as a teenager but unfortunately got very sick before they could complete his first album so they parted ways. He has Lyme disease and went undiagnosed for a very long time which in turn caused irreparable damage his body and brain. He is currently in Canada receiving treatment in the hope to improve his quality of life. He has an incredible back catalogue of music and you never know what you're going to get with him. A lot of his videos are filmed live and in one take, they've even won two awards. He also played in a busking band called The Big Push and they have some incredible covers that will make your head spin. Ren really can do it all he's a once in a lifetime artist who deserves all the recognition and success. TH-cam reactors have played a big part in getting him the exposure he has today, he got a number 1 album in the uk last year which is incredible for an independent artist.
Songs I recommend covering next are.
Sick boi
Seven sins
The tale of Jenny and screech
Chalk outlines
Suic!de
How to be me
The money game trilogy
And I highly recommend watching his 1 million subscribers video.
Welcome to the world of Ren I'm sure all the renegades will be along to support you very soon.
Wonderful reaction as always, hope you continue into the brilliant roller-coaster that is REN
Yep, whatever genre he wants to employ at the moment, even swapping genres multiple times in a song.
Welcome to the wonderful world of Ren. He is our Messenger of Hope especially for people like me that live with chronic pain.
15 months and I’m still loving everything Ren.
Good reaction to this masterpiece
I've watched dozens of reactions to this now and this one - as always - is life-affirming, but with the bonus of the guest appearance of two gorgeous cats. Love it! 👍
Welcome and congratulations for finding this beautiful human being. His music speaks for itself, but if you want to fall in love with his perspective on life you MUST watch his thank you to his fans and reactors for reaching a million subs. That video changed my life and perspective on life. His band The Big Push is also phenomenal. Whats your favorite genre? Rens got you. subbed for more. Thanx!
Yes! This is a must! ❤❤❤
Arguably the most comprehensive first take I’ve ever heard. You picked up on the entire concept in the first go. I watch reactions because I can’t see Hi REN for the first time again-so I watch other people experience it. Your take on 4 entities, not 2 - is insightful AF!
💚💜💙One of the many things Ren has said about this piece is that it's about accepting your inner critical thoughts that we all have. We have to understand and accept both parts.😊
Welcome to the Ren rabbit hole! I really enjoyed your reaction and i hope there will be so much more of your reaction to this super talented guy!!!
Thank youu! & Definitely. The Renegades are pretty influential!
Ren's album, "Sick Boi" hit #1 on the U.K. charts and landed on the Billboard Top 200 Albums even though he has no record label and wasn't able to do any promotion besides social media because he was in Canada getting daily I.V. treatments (among other treatments) for months before the release. He's just THAT good.
Ren, at times, thought his disease was going to kill him, so he cherishes the life that he has now and uses his success to uplift others and point out problems in society (even if he doesn't know the solutions). He's not only talented beyond anyone I can think of (and I've seen a lot of talent), but he genuinely seems like a nice guy.
I try to mention to all reactors new to Ren, do NOT react to "Jenny's Tale", "Screech's Tale" or "Violet's Tale" as separate reactions. Although they are available as separate videos on his channel, they're a trilogy that should be watched in the correct order in one reaction. Happily, he's provided them put together end-to-end, in full, as a single video titled "The Tale of Jenny & Screech" (it includes "Violet's Tale even though it's not in the title). This trilogy is what's been dubbed Ren's own genre - "bardcore" - for his storytelling style. He's not just a singer/songwriter, but a well-rounded performer with great acting chops as well.
You will notice that Ren and his usual video partner, cinematographer/videographer Samuel Perry-Falvey, are huge fans of live, continuous-shot videos. Sam was behind "Hi Ren", "The Tale of Jenny & Screech", "Money Game 1 & 3", and many more. You'll notice Ren is actually wearing a microphone and his guitar is plugged into a wireless transmitter strapped to his back in all of these videos and more.
I have watched dozens of reactions to this, as well as the video itself probabyl close to a hundred more, and the arrival of "Hope" always brings tears to my eyes.
Love seeing someone’s introduction to Ren through Hi Ren. Definitely a journey you will enjoy.
There were no alters. It was all Ren battling hi subconscious. You just missed when he said it because you pause at the moment he stated it in the song. For what it’s worth you might try rewinding the song 5 seconds or so when you stop so you don’t miss parts like that, also helps with keep the flow of the song. IMHO 🙏
Great reaction, looking forward to seeing your Ren journey. Welcome to the Renegades 🤙
You found a glorious rabbit hole to go down my friend!!! Much love!
Amazing reaction, welcome to the Ren rabbit hole. Subscribed and looking forward to seeing you explore the rabbit hole further, there is loads to enjoy but don't expect to put this amazing talent into any particular genre, he does them all.
Stunning track. Loved every moment of this song.
10/10 reaction, you're brilliant. Also, your shirt immediately reminded me of the 5th Element fwiw 🤌
I subbed for more Ren. I liked how you picked up on the heart of the message. I saw someone comment and gave u a bit of the history so I'll hold off. If u notice on the wheelchair there are letters LD... lyme disease. He has so much packed into every detail. No doubt u will love him as much as we do. Definitely watch/react to his Thank you to One Million TH-cam subscribers and his definition of success video. Very gentle, deep soul ❤❤
I have a similar type of inner critic that sets the bar high and requests perfection in so much of my life. This masterpiece captures that exhaustive type of back and forth, always judging yourself and trying to meet expectations and when I fail to meet them I punish myself in subtle ways which makes it more difficult for me to meet those goals in the future. It is something I have had all of my life and it drove me for the most part and made me the best I could be in whatever I was doing. Then I had an event happen that gave me PTSD and overwhelming anxiety and depression and I couldn't meet those standards anymore but the critic did not go away. I have started to learn to quiet the critical side, although not very often and I am still not great at it but knowing I can control it somewhat has been helpful.
What a lovely reaction from you. I appreciated your honesty and your insights as you listened to Hi Ren. Thank you!
Thank you Chris!!!! Whoever you are.
Ren is therapy for so many from one song he helps so many people open up in ways therapists struggle to do in person.
First time i watched Hi Ren i had a panic attack but thought i needed to watch it again so i watched someone reacting to it
that was the best thing i could do i have watched many times since. One thing i think about this song is it needs to be seen
by every one even in schools after a certain age, because how many children kill themselves because of the negativity
towards them from nasty comments and bullying to them believing what is said. I went through hell, bullied all through
school to the point i attempted suicide twice, and to many issues in my life since then I am a recovering alcoholic 11 years
clean I suffer PTSD and other health issues so the majority of bad days over good is high, if this bullying had been dealt
with i may have had a reasonable life not the existence i have to deal with now
I love your channel name, my Giddy Kitty is sitting right here beside me watching your Hi Ren reaction lol
The hope and rope verse hits me every time. A reminder that the battle of good and evil is universal, and everyone must face their inner demon at some point
So happy when another Hi Ren reaction comes out, I've probably seen all of the on here & still come back for more.
One take, live performance videos like this are a feature of many of his songs. He has such a range that he defies being limitedThe more you go into his music you’ll discover that the millions of his fans are right when they describe him as a genius. Please don’t delay on our journey. It will reward you and your followers that have yet to find him.
Damn I´ve watched a loooot of Hi Ren reactions (yep, addicted.....) and it's been months since I have enjoyed and connected with a reaction so much as I have with yours. Thanks! Hope you enjoy discovering more Ren, it's a real journey.
Lovely reaction to this true GENIUS ❤
Liked & subscribed in anticipation of you reacting to more Ren
Cheers 👍🍻
This isn’t a representation of DID. It’s more how we all have that inner voice that is negative of ourselves.
Yes, it's like she got on this kick of putting DID on it and wouldn't relent, even when he said "a battle with his subconscious".
Every time she mentioned his alter I was like... Not an alter
Edit: reached the end of the video and at least she did eventually land on the concept of that voice of self doubt. Aside from the early DID stuff, was a great reaction.
Really enjoyed your reaction. Ren is incredible.
From her reaction, you can just tell ... she's a natural Renegade. The family got a new member : ))))))))
Subbed to hopefully see your Ren journey. You have only scratched the surface
Ren is a unique talent, in my 64 years Ren is the only artist who has come close to the profound influence Bowie had on me way back in my teenage years.
Great reaction can't wait to see you do more Ren. Subscribed.
He sings about so many things that we all can relate to.
Really liked your reaction.. it was really honest, cute, funny and I like that you showed that you looked him up. 👍
Thanks!
Great reaction! You really got it. And you made me laugh out loud with the "Leave Britney alone!" thing =D
Beautiful and powerful message his spreading here. That's the key for life, actually.
Loved your reaction, thanks for the upload!!❤ now I'm so very eager to watch your future reactions to Ren's wonderful offerings, as well as your introduction to his collaborations with Chinchilla....who, by a scan of your past reactions, will also soon provide you with yet another exciting adventure!!!!
Thank you! 🥰 Ouuu I'm definitely looking forward to watching the collab! any song recommendations for Ren x Chinchilla?
@@GiddyKitty for Chinchilla her newest “1:5” live and “Fingers Live for Hunger TV” are spectacular…with Ren, I’d recommend the live videos “chalk outlines” “How to be me” for sure…also don’t miss their live covers (retakes) of Marvin Gaye’s “sexual healing” and Drake/ Beyoncé “One Dance/Drunk In Love mashup!! Thanks GK looking forward to your exploration!!❤️👍
This is art of transcendent beauty and an *important* song.
Artists often struggle with imposter syndrome. There’s a movie starring Olivia Munn called “Violet” that rings of this and was a transformative experience for me-much the same as this song resonates.
As a person who’s never been able to escape negative self-talk and imposter syndrome, *realizing* that I can exert the strength that destructive voice questions-strength that already resides within me-was sooo important.
It takes time to push past the negativity-to make your own voice stronger, but if anyone out there is struggling with this, please please please *know* that you can do it.
*Know* that I believe in you… but you don’t need me to-just like you don’t need the shroud of doubt that feels first of protection and then as a prison.
You are *stronger* than that voice.
You are stronger than you can *possibly* know…
until you push back with softness or aggression-your choice.
After goosebumps and that reaction and in learning Ren's backstory... Definitely worth sitting down for a nine plus minute performance without equal, I would guess you'd agree? You have a huge volume of Ren's music to explore and it's all so unique and vast in scope. Hi Ren was an introduction for a lot of us but I'm sure a lot of Ren's music can blow your mind in other ways, but this one tends to hit deeper for being first. Thank you for your well-rounded reaction, one of the best I've seen, even if turned in late. Lol
Definitely check out the Tales of Jenny and Screech (full version) next, for more Ren magic! It’s 13 mins, but it’s a trilogy of 3 songs.
Yes I agree on the full trilogy, "The Tale of Jenny and Screech ". Next I would suggest "Chalk Outlines" and "The Hunger". I subscribed for more Ren. Welcome to the Ren rabbit warren.✌🇨🇦
Ren is simply the most important artist in living memory. Ren is a Rapper, Singer, Songwriter, Poet, Musician, Philosopher and all round Great Human Being. He is literally a Genius. ✊🏼🐷❤️🔥 #Renegade #RenMakesMusic
P.S. The Genre is Ren.
P.P.S. Brilliant reaction! 👌🏻😁
P.P.P.S. Welcome to the Renaissance.
I don't see this as "split personality". I see it simpler than that, and something that we can all relate to. I see it more as that inner arguement with yourself. Sort of the demon and angel on your 2 shoulders. Not a big difference maybe, but I think worth considering. I think you came closer to this conclusion near the end. I've watched this video well over 100 times now, so of course my perspective has evolved a lot over the last year or so. I'm a Ren reaction addict. If you do more, I will likely be back. He has a HUGE library. And so much is unique. If you check him out more, I KNOW you will fall in love with him. Great reaction. And it has added to my own thoughts about it. Which after so many reactions, is pretty amazing. Thank you. And your kitties are cutie pies
New sub here from Scotland. Great reaction young lady; please carry on reacting to Ren. There are so many songs I could suggest, but I think that the Tale of Jenny and Screech(Full), should be your next stop on the Ren train.
Thank you!! & will do🥰 it's such a recurring request!
Beautiful insightful reaction. Man, I love Ren, the artist and person
Hi Ren is just the tip of the iceberg. He is unique.... no-one around like him. Everything he does is immaculately planned, brilliantly written and mostly filmed in one take. The man is a genius!
GENIUS is THE word.
Very insightful, I think you nailed it almost right away. I also think you're on to something with the four alts. Most folks just assume two Ren's, but I can see four: the two arguing Ren's at the start, then two, more fundamental Ren's where one is the embodiment of the devil and the other the angel of hope. Very perceptive. Whether Ren was thinking that way or not is hard to tell, but maybe.
Thanks!
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Rajieen! It's 25 different MENA singers on a collaboration about Palestine. Has like 8+ million views.
Edit: it also has English subtitles for viewers who don't speak Arabic. It's a beautiful song that reaches across genres for great cause.
Such a brilliant reaction to this award-winning video, Ren truly is one in a Billion! There are over 200 must watch videos and so many are different genres. I would suggest " Chalk Outlines " must be LIVE version with Chinchilla ( and she is another stunning performer in her own right ) . His latest video " Troubles " is great way to learn about his health issues as well. And Back on 74 , also fairly new is about as good as a performance could ever be! Really did enjoy listening to all your comments.
Excellent reaction, subbed for more Ren!
Wow! This was an amazing reaction. It's reactions like this that make watching Hi-Ren again seem like the first time but even better because you get to see how it impacts reactors all around the world. I must say Kitty...you are so Giddy and lovable to watch. Had to subscribe to watch you do more Ren. Money Game 3 is another one of this length and just as amazing. Also the trilogy of Jenny and Screech with Violet's tale. Again. Love your reaction. 😜😜😜😜😎😎😎😎❤❤❤❤
Great reaction! Subbed for more Ren. You'll be blown away by the greatest artist of our generation.
Welcome aboard! He’s our Sick Boi.
Hey! Listen to your patreons 😄 Ren has a great catalogue of music, and his rabbit hole is a superb journey.
His band friends, The Big Push, are also so good. Chinchilla duets and her own music is 🔥
Ren produces his own music and also independent, so no copyright claims for reactions. Great Reaction BTW!!! Just subbed for more Ren content ❤🙏 The trilogy of Jenny and Screech, recommended. He can rap, play instruments and sing so well.
It's our bad ego conscious & good ego conscious & who we choose to feed is who we become
Coin with two different sides only two egos but one Existing simultaneously
And your journey begins...welcome to our reniverse! New sub here
Great Reaction...for a new biggest plot twist check out the Tale of Jenny and Screech the full version!!!
❤for the kitties 💕💯
You'll love the cover Ren did with The Big Push - I Shot The Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop (video with red suspenders)
and Chalk Outlines too, most likely. Glad to have you on this trip down the BardCore Rabbithole that is Ren's World :)
I always saw this as two sides arguing, the later parts are escalations of the two. I also feel that the whole thing addresses the human experience, not a mental illness. Don't we all, to some extent, have a naysayer in us? Loved your reaction, glad you finally gave in and did it! Lucky for you, most of Ren's songs are under 5 minutes. Subbed for MORE REN, please!
Great analysis and reaction...right on point! Thx
Ren is amazing and we love him. Hope you react to more of his things. You did an amazing job.
"what genre is this?"
Ren is a genre!🙂🙂🙂
seriously, don't try to put him in a box. he doesn't fit in one nor should he. really great reaction, subscribed in anticipation of more Ren reactions!
Excellent reaction. I am glad you discovered Ren. He is THE most talented artist I have ever bore witness to. Thank you to @chrisyuill for the consistency in viewing an artist that everyone should experience. Without going into too many details, "Hi Ren" saved my life. I would have succumbed to my disease if I hadn't randomly clicked on this song back in December of 2022. His hope and his victory over his own demons motivated me to get the help that I needed. Now I invite you to react to more of his masterpeices. "The Tale of Jenny and Screech" and "Money Game" parts 1, 2 & 3 are absolutely beautiful and heartbreaking. I recommend those first. Thank you again for your visceral reaction.