Oh my, your world is about to be flipped inside out. Ren is the most dynamic artist working today. Everything he does is so different and wonderful. You'll see...
There is NOTHING he can not do! Ren is a style bender! I have LOVED music my entire life (35 years all genres; I have moved a lot and found great music in all genres). Ren does it ALL no 2 songs are alike!
He is a rapper and a Bard. He's Bardcore. He is a Lyricist. He also produces most of his own stuff. Ren has lots of styles. Performance: JENNY & SCREECH (FULL) - th-cam.com/video/TYAnqQ--KX0/w-d-xo.html Also check out these rap hits (with incredible rhymes and double time): HUNGER - th-cam.com/video/1T_fLytBFM4/w-d-xo.html GENESIS - th-cam.com/video/YzsTdLIcbzU/w-d-xo.html LOSING IT - th-cam.com/video/mLvAGjhDssc/w-d-xo.html ILLEST OF OUR TIME - th-cam.com/video/tB-JGSdBerE/w-d-xo.html SEVEN SINS - th-cam.com/video/v16IGHPKQ8Y/w-d-xo.htmlfeature=shared WICKED WAYS - th-cam.com/video/B81BZJPKjlI/w-d-xo.htmlfeature=shared ANIMAL FLOW - th-cam.com/video/F4mUnmFbVNg/w-d-xo.html SICK BOI (his follow up to HI REN) - th-cam.com/video/3Q6uCrpzbPY/w-d-xo.htmlfeature=shared Ren was with a group called The Big Push. I Shot the Sheriff / Road to Zion / Hip Hop - th-cam.com/video/uSeCuR51rek/w-d-xo.html Also, Ren & Sam with Earned It / Man’s World / Falling - th-cam.com/video/d8nBzrhd8Ro/w-d-xo.html He also does live duet ballads (one take) with Chinchilla CHALK OUTLINES - th-cam.com/video/35yALr_opeg/w-d-xo.html And HOW TO BE ME (LIVE) - th-cam.com/video/SDR7sup3DsU/w-d-xo.html Obviously, there are more on his channel - www.youtube.com/@RenMakesMusic/videos And on The Big Push channel - www.youtube.com/@TheBigPushBand/videos And trickthefox channel (his earliest stuff) - www.youtube.com/@trickthefox/videos The 3 Money Games: #1(performance) - th-cam.com/video/0ivQwwgW4OY/w-d-xo.htmlfeature=shared #2 (lyrical) - th-cam.com/video/YonS9_QJbp8/w-d-xo.htmlfeature=shared #3 (performance) - th-cam.com/video/nyWbun_PbTc/w-d-xo.htmlfeature=shared MG3 is now an award-winning International Video Music Awards winner Best Music Video - www.imvawards.com/winners-season-january-2024 And there are many, many more but this is a start.
@@SwiftReactions hope you will have time to do more. I'm curious to see your reaction watching money game part 1,2,3 (the third one is an absolute masterpiece) and Jenny and Screetch's tales. Especially when you know that the videos are made in 1 shot (hi Ren as well, recorded with a lavallier on his shoulder)
Amazing isn’t it. Ren rabbit hole coming up. He’s a genius. I’m a 51 year old man who still is brought to tears after listening to this song 100 times .
Well come to the amazing world of ren you are in for one Eck of a crazy ride ren is Welsh the Renegade's will be on the way and will point you in the right direction many thanks love and respect from the UK 😀😀👍🌟😀😀 amazing channel 👍
I can't wait to do more Ren. He is amazing. So raw and captivating. I was going to have a look at sick boi next but if you have any suggestions let me know.
Sick boi is a good start rens sick boi album was number 1 album in the UK last year and he was the first independent artist too have a number 1 he has so many great songs he can do it all rap sing play most instruments and has a massive following all over the world many thanks for putting ren up on your channel love and respect from the UK 👍👍😀😀🌟😀😀 amazing channel 👍
Hey, welcome to the Reniverse, ha! Watch the "Money Game" trilogy (lyric video for part 2, that's imperative), it will melt your brain. Part 3 is the best video ever made, hold on tight!
Subbed for more Ren. I’m over a year in and still watch every Hi Ren reaction that comes across my feed. I haven’t gotten bored with seeing peoples responses to all the nuances in this performance and the force that is Ren. You’ll always find something different with Rens extensive discography. None of it is bad. But buckle up. Ren is lyrically gifted. Layers upon layers upon layers. Enjoy the ride.
G'day Mate, fellow Aussie here, welcome to the world of the most talented/tortured artist of our time, and all round good bloke. I don't have a favourite Ren song, he rarely misses, but I love his DJ Fisher (Aussie DJ) Losing It Rap/Remix. Be prepared to be amazed on your Ren journey 👍🍻
🤩👍Awesome Genuine Reaction to a Mind Boggling Performance of a True Visionary. So Glad You're Bringing in the Other Big Guns. Augers Well for My Favorite Channel. Ms C is Ready, Bring them on 😉👍. More Power, Much Love from the Philippines 🇵🇭💖
its difficult to comprehend in the beginning but Ren is quite simply a generational talent, writes all of his own lyrics and beats, directs 1 take videos, sings, raps, plays instruments, i mean just WOW (P.S also check out his band The Big Push)
Welcome to the EXTRAORDINARY world of Ren! I found Ren over a year ago like many. I could literally write an essay but I'll keep it short. Ren is beyond incredible and masterful. My favourite person in the world who I don't know personally. It's hard to explain the profound effect Ren will have the deeper you dive into his endless talented back catalogue. Truly a living legend. Enjoy and brace yourself for your soul to be penetrated in the best possible way.
Ren went years misdiagnosed with depression bi polar chronic fatigue syndrome he had a recording deal with Sony in 2010 why working on his album he got sick and couldn't finish it so they parted ways he moved back to Wales he would get so sick that he became bedridden for up 23 hours a day the meds they had him on caused him to have psychosis he got PTSD it would take years before he would get the right diagnosis he has Lyme disease he won't so long misdiagnosed that he has Brain damage Organ damage Joint damage he has had 2 stem cell transplants done he in Canada right now getting treatment he has to have IV 5 days a week they put this thing on his head that help open path ways in his brain the he can only eat few kinds of beef and few Vegetables because the autoimmune causes his body to have allergic reaction to just about everything he eats Ren had the number 1 album in UK in October of last year his first album is called freckled angels Ren play guitar drums piano bass sings and can rap produces mixes his own beats beatboxes this was a live one take they had 4 camera set up recording to get this one take Ren does a lot of his music live and in one take
Depth is the key word. This song rocked a lot of people's worlds.. Ren spent many years ,severely ill and misdiagnosed with bipolar,depression snd ME. He was given drugs that made him worse developed several additional illnesses due to being untreated for the Lyme disease that took 7 years to be discovered. He has been in constant pain and autoimmunity for 13 years now. He will soon be 34. He has been in Canada getting intensive treatment for more than a year now. Music is his lifeline always and he has a huge backlog of songs of survival. He has now chosen to be the voice for those made invisible by chronic mental and physical illness. Sick Boi, Crutch (2015) live with Bibi was in the height of his illness. It's a beautiful gem, done with no budget.
Buckle up lil lady... you've just stepped into the Deepest Rabbit Hole on the interwebs!!! Lol Ren has more layers than an onion, more Bars than a Prison!!! Outta 10 random Ren tracks... maybe 2 will be similar! From Rock, to Rap, to Pop, to Reggae, to Jazz and Blues, to Bardcore, .... you'll Never know what to expect from the next Ren track! Enjoy the ride... it's a Seriously Fun one!!!!
I watched Hi Ren just after he released it. I was at a real low point and this really helped to pull me out of it. I have watched it and reactions to it hundreds of times since and lots of his other stuff too. Ren gives me hope.
Ren, on this track, is playing a Cordoba flamenco guitar hence the Spanish sound. He is a very accomplished self taught guitarist, he also plays bass, piano, and others, I suspect he's one of those people who could get a tune out of any instrument. He's Welsh btw not English. You will have a wonderful journey finding out what else he has done. I'm sure other commenters will point you in the right direction, enjoy!
Ren rabbit hole Sick boi Chalk outlines The tales of jenny and screech (13min version) Fred again mashup Thats a good place to start without even touching on his rap music, busking or band music
Hi it's almost a year since I first saw Hi Ren.. before that i had lost interest in mainstream music,but upon finding Ren he and the people he has surrounded himself with my love of music is so invigorated. Now forever watching him his friends 🎉
Ren is a truly incredible artist. This was filmed live, one-shot, on multiple cameras. The only cut is when they switch to the handheld camera. He is self-taught on the guitar and multiple instruments. Probably the most creative artist I have encountered and just a genuinely nice person. Subbed for more Ren reactions 💜💜
Sometimes it's an internal battle with oneself to push through the day. It's universal. Ren has a way of encapsulating the universal and human experience with authenticity, vulnerability, and compassion. You have an extraordinary journey ahead of you, with Ren. We'll come along, if you don't mind. It's *almost* as good the two- or three-hundredth time! ;) As for what next, I always recommend something on the other side of the pendulum. In this case, something fun, lightweight, carefree: Love Music Loco or Losing It. Welcome!
Welcome to the Ren rabbit hole. I loved your reaction. You said; "I wonder what else he does?", which made me laugh!. Ren does so many things that you are going to be FLOODED with suggests. I have subscribed as a Renegade who is looking forward to your journey.
Ren is a massive spokesperson for mental health, and he's very raw in everything he does. I highly recommend his 1 million subscriber speech to learn what he stands for. He's epic, and a refreshing soul in today's society.
Hi Swift - I, too, used to judge people based on their accent, clothing etc. Realise now that to express your feelings you first a) need to have them b) need a vocabulary, as you said, to identify them by and c) need recipients of your story. Ren has all of them now.
Congratulations on finding Ren and his legion of fans. You'll notice even after a year, the fans still love to watch reactions of new listeners and Renegades are very welcoming and inclusive. As for Ren, I don't know if you've dove into the history behind him, but I highly recommend it. It helps give you a sense of who he is, why his music is important, and the battles he has fought just to get this far. His catalog is VERY deep and nuanced, with practically any genre you can think of being touched on. Classic Rock, EDM Rave/Techno, straight Rap, jazz, heartbreaking duets, cheeky fun songs, and of course, his own Bardcore storytelling. Make sure to also look at The Big Push, his former band before he had to leave for extensive medical treatment. They have several cover songs, original songs, and live busking performances. He has also done duets with several performers, both in busking and standard music video style. You will laugh uncontrollably, cry heavily, and think deeply. He is a one of a kind talent.
Thank you so much for your comment. I try not to look into the artists myself as I feel it skews a reaction but I really enjoy learning more through people leaving thoughtful comments. I have more REN reactions coming soon and I'm excited to check out his busking next. Thanks again. I hope you have a great day. A big hello from Oz 🍻🇦🇺🙏
Welcome to the world of Ren. A rollercoaster ride through emotions, wisdom and musical genres. Ren is a Welsh multi-instrumentalist and producer He sings, raps and writes his songs, lyrics and video scripts himself. He was under contract with Sony, but had to terminate it due to his health problems. Now he is independent. In October 2023, his album "Sick Boi" was number one in the British album charts.
Welcome to the REN-gades as others have said it is a joy to see others discover Ren and start down this very deep, winding, and emotional rabbit hole that is his Music catalogue. You completely got it Ren and his 'shadow self' in a battle for control. He has written some very moving and thought provoking music without question. Ren is Welsh as others have said, he spent a number of years quite ill bedridden at times with Lyme Disease as a result of a tick bite as is referenced here and another of his songs Sick Boi. Ren was also deeply affected by losing a friend to self harm that he speaks about in a very raw and real way in his music in songs like Suic*de, How To Be Me as well depression from those two things happening in his life with Chalk Outlines. Both of those performed as duets with the brilliant Chinchilla. He is still in recovery to this day. Then there is The Tale of Jenny and Screech(and Violet) a trilogy of songs packaged together that I have seen many reactors shedding tears galore over that one. Might need a box of tissues and a good cuppa for that one. Ren does have a playful, fun if not down right cheeky side though that you will discover. Enjoy the fall down the rabbit hole.
Welcome to the RENegades 😁 I've got a playlist of Hi Ren reactions & we recently celebrated the 1000th video. Your reaction is currently #1100 🥳 but there may be more that came before.
I've watched SO many Hi Ren reactions and will continue to do so but I loved watching your empathy as you discovered this man. This song has had me in tears so many times. Welcome to the Renegades!
Ren is who we been missing and didnt even know it. Hes the best pure all around musican out now and nobody is touching him. He can make you laugh, cry he prvokes every emotion. His pure talent is something to marvel at. Story telling ability i could go on and on. Hes just a genusis
And nobody deserves it more than him. If we didn't have big labels picking some hot chick or dude who can't write a song to save there life to promote and if they went after true artist like him it would be a win win because he has talent you don't have to fake it for him and he would make them all the money in the world. But Ren wouldn't take it he would chose his route again and stay independent and own his masters produce his own music and put out what he want when he wants.
Enjoyed watching your reaction to Hi Ren. As stated above, welcome to the Reniverse. He is very talented and has a vast array of musical tools with his voice, instruments, lyrics, and genres. Sickboi is short, but very impressive. Chalk Outlines w/Chinchilla, highlights his singing talent and the depth of meaning in his lyrics. The Hunger and Animal Flow showcase his rap skills and lyrical talent even more. What You Want and Losing It really high this lighter, more playful side. And, I’m confident you’ll enjoy his busking videos, with his former band, The Big Push. Warm wishes and I hope you enjoy your journey down the Ren rabbit hole!
I appreciate how we can see on your face your "reaction" to the video. Not all reactors do and I can never understand how they aren't physically moved by Ren.
New sub here from Arizona, I'm here for any and all Ren reactions. As a 53 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!
welcome to Ren"s world,get ready to be a renegade,this is only the tip of the iceberg,enjoy,renegades will show up in masses,loved it, try the tale of jenny and screech in order all in one shot,this is gonna top request by all his fans (renegades)
Fantastic reaction. He has an awesome singing voice. Those that highlight this the most are: "Back on '74/Message in a bottle retake" ( his latest track), "Chalk Outlines" (live /w Chinchilla) and "How to be me (live)" [duet /w Chinchilla]
Great reaction thanks for this. Happy to see this video is still being discovered. As you might see from the comments, if you continue exploring Rens art, you will be in for one hell of a ride, but also included into and supported by the community of unity known as us RENegades. Long live the RENegades!
Ren is a multi talented Artist who has been through a lot and writes from a very deep place touching many of us this is a tiny part of his story enjoy your journey in the world of Ren... New subscriber from Scotland looking forward more Ren Reactions ✌️❤️🏴.
There is no seance me going on about Ren reading all comments already written, being the artist he is, His lyrical videos are more then insightful. Try his 1 million utube subscriber thank you speech. explains his mission if you will.. I enjoy every new reaction, and most everyone says the same thing " what did I just watch ? " He's new , but not ! he is unique and different and 100% loved !
So I glad I stumbled onto your channel, wonderful reaction - and I've watched a ton of them. There's so much symbolism and subtleties to pick up on the more times you watch too. I don't want to completely spoil it for you but the two different shadows he casts on each side of the floor, the slightly off key chords he plays when 'darkness' tries to take hold that give that creepy feeling of dissonance and chaos, the lights flickering the way they do and when - even when he's wheeled in by the pig butcher - the "L" and "D" written on the chair for labor and delivery - as if he was delivered into the real world by a very broken healthcare system. Ren was misdiagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome and bipolar disorder about 7 years prior to the video - when it finally turned out that he had a serious case of Lyme disease. So they had him on a plethora of antidepressants and antipsychotic drugs that only worsened his situation and even caused him some psychosis. He also suffers from autoimmunity that he's receiving treatment for - so safe to say the guy has really been through the ringer and had a lot of material to be inspired from. But I'd never seen anything like this before, the same way you felt - it was like he was able to articulate the entire human condition (varying from person to person of course) inside of 10 minutes! And with such incredible articulation and raw talent. And you had a premonition! You said "this guy's a genius" at about the 5 minute mark and about 10 seconds later he said "I'm a genius!" - so bravo for that. I'll never get tired of this one-take performance art masterpiece and I hope you don't either - there always seems to be something else to take from another viewing. Looking forward to your "Chalk Outlines" reaction, it's incredible as well in a different way. Cheers from San Diego California!
Cheers Mr Bo Jangles (great username). I didn't even pick up on the genius bit. I did something a little similar in Jenny and Screech which I posted today. I still couldn't have predicted where that song was going though. Chalk Outlines will be up soon...thanks for watching. I often wonder if I am any good at this, so your first comment was really nice to hear. Cheers from Oz 🍻
@@SwiftReactions I will make sure to check that out next, it's dark but another creative storytelling masterpiece - and he's just so good on the guitar. And he's doing all of these bits live - his 'director' Samuel also does such a great job - if you search, you can find interviews they've both done about their collaborations and he's very accommodating to reactors and just regular people. He's inspired a lot of very different people in a very short time for sure. And you are your own articulate natural self at this (and you just stay on your take while I see other reactors do multiple cuts and re-takes) in my humble opinion, so please don't stop! Thank you for the kind response. 🍻
I enjoyed watching you discover the wonder of Ren. New subscriber. You, yourself have a beautiful voice...looking forward to following your reaction journey
Hiya Swift 🐦 (a fellow avion i see) oh dear you have no idea what you have just opened up and you are going to love every minute, enjoy the ride and all the best from Eddie Birdie ✌ ❤ 🐦.
for me what separates ren from every other musician genius are the comments that people leave on reactors comment sections. a very good percentage of them detail how ren has changed, helped, saved, enriched, their lives. For me i found ren by accident a year ago while looking for new reactions to my then favorite pentatonix ( I still love them) but while ptx many times make my eyes teary, ren many times makes me weep tears enough to wash the dust off my soul
anything from his live/busking playlists is a good place to see him with other artists, and The Big Push(an extremely talented band he was/is? in) -so much awesome music. The renegades will fill you in...he's got quite a story. TC:)
Go back to Ren's channel and check out the video from a nr of years ago when he still was misdiagnosed and extremely ill. He didn't know if he would survive and spent 23 h/day in his room, and his body only accepted certain kinds of meat. Those minutes in that clip is all you need to see to understand what he's been through. It's heartbreaking. And then you will enjoy/appreciate the musical journey even more,
M'Lady - first time visitor. Love your smile and your style. I'm an old Yank (a spritely 63, hehe) who only just discovered Ren late last year and have since been a dedicated RENegade. I'll sub, of course. Hehe two things: First, by choosing to react to this amazing young man, you've just unleashed your sub and view counts. Your channel is about to blow up with fans of his - among which you will undoubtedly soon be counted. We love Ren and regard him - as well as other RENegades - as family. Secondly - as you'll quickly realize - you've only seen about 1% of this dude's skills. Hehe just you wait - I can't wait to watch this journey unfold for you. Hugs from the US ❤
.Brief Ren bio: at 17 he contracted Lyme disease...was MIS-diagnosed with "mental" problems...given psychotropic meds that wrecked his physical and mental health...luckily, he received the correct diagnosis...has been in treatment for years and may be for life I think the Pig at that start represents Ren's feelings about some doctors and therapists.........the discordant vocals and guitar are symbols of Ren's inner turmoil & chaos, as are the wildly blinking lights ..........
Fellow Aussie here 😊 I really enjoyed your authentic reaction! Prepare to be inundated with Renegades 🤣 Also prepare to have your mind blown. It doesn't matter what style of music you're into... I promise you, Ren will do it and he'll do it as well as the greats in every genre ☺️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💕
🤩👍Awesome Genuine Reaction to an Amazing Talent. Ren is a Musical Visionary, Much Respect! More Power as You bring in the Other Utube Big Guns like Ren. Cheers 🤩💖.
Just subscribed. Loved your reaction as u seem very genuine and were able to relate to the battle we all hve with ourselves. Could have sworn I saw u falling in love with him as we all have ❤
Ren suffered from misdiagnosed Lyme disease and mental illness and his recovery is as amazing as his music, "Sick Boi" is also one you must listen to..
Oh my, your world is about to be flipped inside out. Ren is the most dynamic artist working today. Everything he does is so different and wonderful. You'll see...
There is NOTHING he can not do! Ren is a style bender! I have LOVED music my entire life (35 years all genres; I have moved a lot and found great music in all genres). Ren does it ALL no 2 songs are alike!
He is Welsh btw 😊
He is a rapper and a Bard. He's Bardcore. He is a Lyricist. He also produces most of his own stuff.
Ren has lots of styles.
Performance: JENNY & SCREECH (FULL) - th-cam.com/video/TYAnqQ--KX0/w-d-xo.html
Also check out these rap hits (with incredible rhymes and double time):
HUNGER - th-cam.com/video/1T_fLytBFM4/w-d-xo.html
GENESIS - th-cam.com/video/YzsTdLIcbzU/w-d-xo.html
LOSING IT - th-cam.com/video/mLvAGjhDssc/w-d-xo.html
ILLEST OF OUR TIME - th-cam.com/video/tB-JGSdBerE/w-d-xo.html
SEVEN SINS - th-cam.com/video/v16IGHPKQ8Y/w-d-xo.htmlfeature=shared
WICKED WAYS - th-cam.com/video/B81BZJPKjlI/w-d-xo.htmlfeature=shared
ANIMAL FLOW - th-cam.com/video/F4mUnmFbVNg/w-d-xo.html
SICK BOI (his follow up to HI REN) - th-cam.com/video/3Q6uCrpzbPY/w-d-xo.htmlfeature=shared
Ren was with a group called The Big Push. I Shot the Sheriff / Road to Zion / Hip Hop - th-cam.com/video/uSeCuR51rek/w-d-xo.html
Also, Ren & Sam with Earned It / Man’s World / Falling - th-cam.com/video/d8nBzrhd8Ro/w-d-xo.html
He also does live duet ballads (one take) with Chinchilla CHALK OUTLINES - th-cam.com/video/35yALr_opeg/w-d-xo.html
And HOW TO BE ME (LIVE) - th-cam.com/video/SDR7sup3DsU/w-d-xo.html
Obviously, there are more on his channel - www.youtube.com/@RenMakesMusic/videos
And on The Big Push channel - www.youtube.com/@TheBigPushBand/videos
And trickthefox channel (his earliest stuff) - www.youtube.com/@trickthefox/videos
The 3 Money Games:
#1(performance) - th-cam.com/video/0ivQwwgW4OY/w-d-xo.htmlfeature=shared
#2 (lyrical) - th-cam.com/video/YonS9_QJbp8/w-d-xo.htmlfeature=shared
#3 (performance) - th-cam.com/video/nyWbun_PbTc/w-d-xo.htmlfeature=shared
MG3 is now an award-winning International Video Music Awards winner Best Music Video - www.imvawards.com/winners-season-january-2024
And there are many, many more but this is a start.
Great job providing all the links. Really helps out reactors.
Yes, thank you so much. I really appreciate all the breadcrumbs to lead me down the REN rabbit hole!
@@SwiftReactions hope you will have time to do more. I'm curious to see your reaction watching money game part 1,2,3 (the third one is an absolute masterpiece)
and Jenny and Screetch's tales. Especially when you know that the videos are made in 1 shot (hi Ren as well, recorded with a lavallier on his shoulder)
Bardcore? That has to become a genre right now!! Genius
Amazing isn’t it. Ren rabbit hole coming up. He’s a genius. I’m a 51 year old man who still is brought to tears after listening to this song 100 times .
The list of what he doesn't do is shorter. Dude is amazing!!!!
Well come to the amazing world of ren you are in for one Eck of a crazy ride ren is Welsh the Renegade's will be on the way and will point you in the right direction many thanks love and respect from the UK 😀😀👍🌟😀😀 amazing channel 👍
I can't wait to do more Ren. He is amazing. So raw and captivating. I was going to have a look at sick boi next but if you have any suggestions let me know.
Sick boi is a good start rens sick boi album was number 1 album in the UK last year and he was the first independent artist too have a number 1 he has so many great songs he can do it all rap sing play most instruments and has a massive following all over the world many thanks for putting ren up on your channel love and respect from the UK 👍👍😀😀🌟😀😀 amazing channel 👍
Thanks. I feel like I just discovered a rare gem. 🍻🇦🇺🙏
Hey, welcome to the Reniverse, ha! Watch the "Money Game" trilogy (lyric video for part 2, that's imperative), it will melt your brain. Part 3 is the best video ever made, hold on tight!
Definitely sick boi@@SwiftReactions
You just hit the jackpot doing ren , the best thing in the music industry ..
That's how I feel!
Subbed for more Ren. I’m over a year in and still watch every Hi Ren reaction that comes across my feed. I haven’t gotten bored with seeing peoples responses to all the nuances in this performance and the force that is Ren. You’ll always find something different with Rens extensive discography. None of it is bad. But buckle up. Ren is lyrically gifted. Layers upon layers upon layers. Enjoy the ride.
Seeing the shock on the faces of other peeps first listen is the next best thing to hearing Hi Ren for the first time. Nothing else like it
same here m8 🤘💪
Cheers guys. More REN reactions coming soon...
Yes. Im thinking of starting a reaction channel with something like “150th time reaction to Hi Ren”
Same here. There would be a few hundred reactions to this song, too.
G'day Mate, fellow Aussie here, welcome to the world of the most talented/tortured artist of our time, and all round good bloke.
I don't have a favourite Ren song, he rarely misses, but I love his DJ Fisher (Aussie DJ) Losing It Rap/Remix.
Be prepared to be amazed on your Ren journey 👍🍻
Some might say he's the illiest of our time.
@@CarlosPeligro3Indeed.
Depending on what kind of day you're having sort of dictates your favorite Ren song in that particular moment. They are all great.
Hey mate, Losing It sounds interesting and I love that it's with an Aussie DJ. I'll check that one out. Cheers 🍻😀
🤩👍Awesome Genuine Reaction to a Mind Boggling Performance of a True Visionary.
So Glad You're Bringing in the Other Big Guns. Augers Well for My Favorite Channel. Ms C is Ready, Bring them on 😉👍.
More Power, Much Love from the Philippines 🇵🇭💖
its difficult to comprehend in the beginning but Ren is quite simply a generational talent, writes all of his own lyrics and beats, directs 1 take videos, sings, raps, plays instruments, i mean just WOW (P.S also check out his band The Big Push)
This song was done in 4 put together. Not tryna rain on your parade tho
This was more than music. It was performance art as well.
Welcome to the EXTRAORDINARY world of Ren! I found Ren over a year ago like many. I could literally write an essay but I'll keep it short. Ren is beyond incredible and masterful. My favourite person in the world who I don't know personally. It's hard to explain the profound effect Ren will have the deeper you dive into his endless talented back catalogue. Truly a living legend. Enjoy and brace yourself for your soul to be penetrated in the best possible way.
Lol nice sick boi profile pic 😂
Ren went years misdiagnosed with depression bi polar chronic fatigue syndrome he had a recording deal with Sony in 2010 why working on his album he got sick and couldn't finish it so they parted ways he moved back to Wales he would get so sick that he became bedridden for up 23 hours a day the meds they had him on caused him to have psychosis he got PTSD it would take years before he would get the right diagnosis he has Lyme disease he won't so long misdiagnosed that he has Brain damage Organ damage Joint damage he has had 2 stem cell transplants done he in Canada right now getting treatment he has to have IV 5 days a week they put this thing on his head that help open path ways in his brain the he can only eat few kinds of beef and few Vegetables because the autoimmune causes his body to have allergic reaction to just about everything he eats Ren had the number 1 album in UK in October of last year his first album is called freckled angels Ren play guitar drums piano bass sings and can rap produces mixes his own beats beatboxes this was a live one take they had 4 camera set up recording to get this one take Ren does a lot of his music live and in one take
Prepare yourself to be totally blown away !! Hes a Masterpiece !!!!!
Ren is a gift to Humanity from the Universe, subbed for more Ren. Enjoy the ride
Depth is the key word. This song rocked a lot of people's worlds..
Ren spent many years ,severely ill and misdiagnosed with bipolar,depression snd ME. He was given drugs that made him worse developed several additional illnesses due to being untreated for the Lyme disease that took 7 years to be discovered. He has been in constant pain and autoimmunity for 13 years now. He will soon be 34. He has been in Canada getting intensive treatment for more than a year now. Music is his lifeline always and he has a huge backlog of songs of survival. He has now chosen to be the voice for those made invisible by chronic mental and physical illness. Sick Boi, Crutch (2015) live with Bibi was in the height of his illness. It's a beautiful gem, done with no budget.
Buckle up lil lady... you've just stepped into the Deepest Rabbit Hole on the interwebs!!! Lol
Ren has more layers than an onion, more Bars than a Prison!!!
Outta 10 random Ren tracks... maybe 2 will be similar! From Rock, to Rap, to Pop, to Reggae, to Jazz and Blues, to Bardcore, .... you'll Never know what to expect from the next Ren track!
Enjoy the ride... it's a Seriously Fun one!!!!
I watched Hi Ren just after he released it. I was at a real low point and this really helped to pull me out of it. I have watched it and reactions to it hundreds of times since and lots of his other stuff too. Ren gives me hope.
Ren, on this track, is playing a Cordoba flamenco guitar hence the Spanish sound.
He is a very accomplished self taught guitarist, he also plays bass, piano, and others, I suspect he's one of those people who could get a tune out of any instrument. He's Welsh btw not English. You will have a wonderful journey finding out what else he has done. I'm sure other commenters will point you in the right direction, enjoy!
Ren rabbit hole
Sick boi
Chalk outlines
The tales of jenny and screech (13min version)
Fred again mashup
Thats a good place to start without even touching on his rap music, busking or band music
Absolutely Jenny and Screech.
piece of ART
Hi it's almost a year since I first saw Hi Ren.. before that i had lost interest in mainstream music,but upon finding Ren he and the people he has surrounded himself with my love of music is so invigorated. Now forever watching him his friends 🎉
Ren is a truly incredible artist. This was filmed live, one-shot, on multiple cameras. The only cut is when they switch to the handheld camera. He is self-taught on the guitar and multiple instruments. Probably the most creative artist I have encountered and just a genuinely nice person. Subbed for more Ren reactions 💜💜
Sometimes it's an internal battle with oneself to push through the day. It's universal. Ren has a way of encapsulating the universal and human experience with authenticity, vulnerability, and compassion.
You have an extraordinary journey ahead of you, with Ren. We'll come along, if you don't mind. It's *almost* as good the two- or three-hundredth time! ;)
As for what next, I always recommend something on the other side of the pendulum. In this case, something fun, lightweight, carefree:
Love Music
Loco
or
Losing It. Welcome!
Welcome to the Ren rabbit hole. I loved your reaction. You said; "I wonder what else he does?", which made me laugh!. Ren does so many things that you are going to be FLOODED with suggests. I have subscribed as a Renegade who is looking forward to your journey.
All i can say welcome to Ren , jump down the Ren rabbit hole , you will not regret it , a Rollercoaster ride of emotions ,
Ren is a massive spokesperson for mental health, and he's very raw in everything he does. I highly recommend his 1 million subscriber speech to learn what he stands for. He's epic, and a refreshing soul in today's society.
Absolutely
This song literally saved my life. I am eternally grateful to Ren . Great reaction!
Hi Swift - I, too, used to judge people based on their accent, clothing etc.
Realise now that to express your feelings you first a) need to have them b) need a vocabulary, as you said, to identify them by and c)
need recipients of your story. Ren has all of them now.
Well said!
Ren does nearly everything.
Congratulations on finding Ren and his legion of fans. You'll notice even after a year, the fans still love to watch reactions of new listeners and Renegades are very welcoming and inclusive.
As for Ren, I don't know if you've dove into the history behind him, but I highly recommend it. It helps give you a sense of who he is, why his music is important, and the battles he has
fought just to get this far. His catalog is VERY deep and nuanced, with practically any genre you can think of being touched on. Classic Rock, EDM Rave/Techno, straight Rap, jazz, heartbreaking duets, cheeky fun songs, and of course, his own Bardcore storytelling.
Make sure to also look at The Big Push, his former band before he had to leave for extensive medical treatment. They have several cover songs, original songs, and live busking performances. He has also done duets with several performers, both in busking and standard music video style.
You will laugh uncontrollably, cry heavily, and think deeply. He is a one of a kind talent.
Thank you so much for your comment. I try not to look into the artists myself as I feel it skews a reaction but I really enjoy learning more through people leaving thoughtful comments. I have more REN reactions coming soon and I'm excited to check out his busking next. Thanks again. I hope you have a great day. A big hello from Oz 🍻🇦🇺🙏
Welcome to the world of Ren. A rollercoaster ride through emotions, wisdom and musical genres.
Ren is a Welsh multi-instrumentalist and producer He sings, raps and writes his songs, lyrics and video scripts himself.
He was under contract with Sony, but had to terminate it due to his health problems. Now he is independent. In October 2023, his album "Sick Boi" was number one in the British album charts.
Welcome to the REN-gades as others have said it is a joy to see others discover Ren and start down this very deep, winding, and emotional rabbit hole that is his Music catalogue. You completely got it Ren and his 'shadow self' in a battle for control. He has written some very moving and thought provoking music without question.
Ren is Welsh as others have said, he spent a number of years quite ill bedridden at times with Lyme Disease as a result of a tick bite as is referenced here and another of his songs Sick Boi. Ren was also deeply affected by losing a friend to self harm that he speaks about in a very raw and real way in his music in songs like Suic*de, How To Be Me as well depression from those two things happening in his life with Chalk Outlines. Both of those performed as duets with the brilliant Chinchilla. He is still in recovery to this day.
Then there is The Tale of Jenny and Screech(and Violet) a trilogy of songs packaged together that I have seen many reactors shedding tears galore over that one. Might need a box of tissues and a good cuppa for that one.
Ren does have a playful, fun if not down right cheeky side though that you will discover. Enjoy the fall down the rabbit hole.
Great reaction! Ren is definitely a unique talent. Hopefully, you will listen to more.
Welcome to the RENegades 😁 I've got a playlist of Hi Ren reactions & we recently celebrated the 1000th video. Your reaction is currently #1100 🥳 but there may be more that came before.
I think I just fell in love with your reaction. Thank you mate I look forward to are future. Lol! Sorry just kidding.
I've watched SO many Hi Ren reactions and will continue to do so but I loved watching your empathy as you discovered this man. This song has had me in tears so many times. Welcome to the Renegades!
Another one bites the dust! Stand by for a mad ride. Hold on tight. Ren'll look after you.
Ren is a whole new kind of artist--and human. ❤
Ren is who we been missing and didnt even know it. Hes the best pure all around musican out now and nobody is touching him. He can make you laugh, cry he prvokes every emotion. His pure talent is something to marvel at. Story telling ability i could go on and on. Hes just a genusis
And nobody deserves it more than him. If we didn't have big labels picking some hot chick or dude who can't write a song to save there life to promote and if they went after true artist like him it would be a win win because he has talent you don't have to fake it for him and he would make them all the money in the world. But Ren wouldn't take it he would chose his route again and stay independent and own his masters produce his own music and put out what he want when he wants.
Enjoyed watching your reaction to Hi Ren. As stated above, welcome to the Reniverse. He is very talented and has a vast array of musical tools with his voice, instruments, lyrics, and genres. Sickboi is short, but very impressive. Chalk Outlines w/Chinchilla, highlights his singing talent and the depth of meaning in his lyrics. The Hunger and Animal Flow showcase his rap skills and lyrical talent even more. What You Want and Losing It really high this lighter, more playful side. And, I’m confident you’ll enjoy his busking videos, with his former band, The Big Push. Warm wishes and I hope you enjoy your journey down the Ren rabbit hole!
I appreciate how we can see on your face your "reaction" to the video. Not all reactors do and I can never understand how they aren't physically moved by Ren.
Love your reaction to "Hi Ren". I look forward to following you down the Ren rabbit hole.
Thank you!❤
New sub here from Arizona, I'm here for any and all Ren reactions. As a 53 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!
Ren is great! Thank you for the reaction, looking forward to more 😃❤️❤️❤️
The best song in a generation. F. all the haters.
Welcome to Ren ❤ It's quite the fantastic adventure. subbed to ride along with you.
Ren is awesome on so many levels. Sick Boi is another song that helps tell his life story
welcome to Ren"s world,get ready to be a renegade,this is only the tip of the iceberg,enjoy,renegades will show up in masses,loved it, try the tale of jenny and screech in order all in one shot,this is gonna top request by all his fans (renegades)
Hi 👋 from England 👋 🏴 . Gobsmacked? 😮I was. Hope you get the Renegades here 🙏 they are great 👍 . Great honest reaction ❤
Enjoy your Renaissance!
Fantastic reaction. He has an awesome singing voice. Those that highlight this the most are: "Back on '74/Message in a bottle retake" ( his latest track), "Chalk Outlines" (live /w Chinchilla) and "How to be me (live)" [duet /w Chinchilla]
Great reaction thanks for this. Happy to see this video is still being discovered. As you might see from the comments, if you continue exploring Rens art, you will be in for one hell of a ride, but also included into and supported by the community of unity known as us RENegades.
Long live the RENegades!
Ren is a multi talented Artist who has been through a lot and writes from a very deep place touching many of us this is a tiny part of his story enjoy your journey in the world of Ren... New subscriber from Scotland looking forward more Ren Reactions ✌️❤️🏴.
Welcome to Ren's World!!! So very talented!
Terrific reaction!! You wonder what else he does?? One word. EVERYTHING.
Welcome to the world of genius. Ren is fantastic 😅
Welcome to the rabbit hole.
Nice reaction
What a great reaction. Have a great time exploring the rest of his catalogue.
There is no seance me going on about Ren reading all comments already written, being the artist he is, His lyrical videos are more then insightful. Try his 1 million utube subscriber thank you speech. explains his mission if you will.. I enjoy every new reaction, and most everyone says the same thing " what did I just watch ? " He's new , but not ! he is unique and different and 100% loved !
So I glad I stumbled onto your channel, wonderful reaction - and I've watched a ton of them.
There's so much symbolism and subtleties to pick up on the more times you watch too. I don't want to completely spoil it for you but the two different shadows he casts on each side of the floor, the slightly off key chords he plays when 'darkness' tries to take hold that give that creepy feeling of dissonance and chaos, the lights flickering the way they do and when - even when he's wheeled in by the pig butcher - the "L" and "D" written on the chair for labor and delivery - as if he was delivered into the real world by a very broken healthcare system.
Ren was misdiagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome and bipolar disorder about 7 years prior to the video - when it finally turned out that he had a serious case of Lyme disease. So they had him on a plethora of antidepressants and antipsychotic drugs that only worsened his situation and even caused him some psychosis.
He also suffers from autoimmunity that he's receiving treatment for - so safe to say the guy has really been through the ringer and had a lot of material to be inspired from.
But I'd never seen anything like this before, the same way you felt - it was like he was able to articulate the entire human condition (varying from person to person of course) inside of 10 minutes! And with such incredible articulation and raw talent.
And you had a premonition! You said "this guy's a genius" at about the 5 minute mark and about 10 seconds later he said "I'm a genius!" - so bravo for that.
I'll never get tired of this one-take performance art masterpiece and I hope you don't either - there always seems to be something else to take from another viewing.
Looking forward to your "Chalk Outlines" reaction, it's incredible as well in a different way. Cheers from San Diego California!
Cheers Mr Bo Jangles (great username). I didn't even pick up on the genius bit. I did something a little similar in Jenny and Screech which I posted today. I still couldn't have predicted where that song was going though. Chalk Outlines will be up soon...thanks for watching. I often wonder if I am any good at this, so your first comment was really nice to hear. Cheers from Oz 🍻
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I will make sure to check that out next, it's dark but another creative storytelling masterpiece - and he's just so good on the guitar.
And he's doing all of these bits live - his 'director' Samuel also does such a great job - if you search, you can find interviews they've both done about their collaborations and he's very accommodating to reactors and just regular people. He's inspired a lot of very different people in a very short time for sure.
And you are your own articulate natural self at this (and you just stay on your take while I see other reactors do multiple cuts and re-takes) in my humble opinion, so please don't stop! Thank you for the kind response. 🍻
I enjoyed watching you discover the wonder of Ren. New subscriber. You, yourself have a beautiful voice...looking forward to following your reaction journey
new subscriber, thank you for your reaction to Ren.
Subed for much more Ren! Such a deep catalog and no two songs are alike.
Wonder what else he does?..... lol your in for a roller coaster ride, buckle up 😂
Hiya Swift 🐦 (a fellow avion i see) oh dear you have no idea what you have just opened up and you are going to love every minute, enjoy the ride and all the best from Eddie Birdie ✌ ❤ 🐦.
for me what separates ren from every other musician genius are the comments that people leave on reactors comment sections. a very good percentage of them detail how ren has changed, helped, saved, enriched, their lives. For me i found ren by accident a year ago while looking for new reactions to my then favorite pentatonix ( I still love them) but while ptx many times make my eyes teary, ren many times makes me weep tears enough to wash the dust off my soul
anything from his live/busking playlists is a good place to see him with other artists, and The Big Push(an extremely talented band he was/is? in) -so much awesome music. The renegades will fill you in...he's got quite a story. TC:)
Go back to Ren's channel and check out the video from a nr of years ago when he still was misdiagnosed and extremely ill. He didn't know if he would survive and spent 23 h/day in his room, and his body only accepted certain kinds of meat. Those minutes in that clip is all you need to see to understand what he's been through. It's heartbreaking. And then you will enjoy/appreciate the musical journey even more,
M'Lady - first time visitor. Love your smile and your style. I'm an old Yank (a spritely 63, hehe) who only just discovered Ren late last year and have since been a dedicated RENegade. I'll sub, of course.
Hehe two things:
First, by choosing to react to this amazing young man, you've just unleashed your sub and view counts. Your channel is about to blow up with fans of his - among which you will undoubtedly soon be counted. We love Ren and regard him - as well as other RENegades - as family.
Secondly - as you'll quickly realize - you've only seen about 1% of this dude's skills. Hehe just you wait - I can't wait to watch this journey unfold for you.
Hugs from the US ❤
Welcome to Ren,enjoy the ride,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Just wait till you hear "Chalk Outlines" & "How to be me" by Ren x Chinchilla, both of the LIVE versions.
"Sick Boi" or Chalk Outlines" next! Have fun! REN is the best artist I've discovered in 30 years! Since The Cranberries for me! ❤
Life after "Ren" will not be the same. Welcome to the rabbit hole... ❤🎉
Its unbelievable its done live like most of hes songs
.Brief Ren bio: at 17 he contracted Lyme disease...was MIS-diagnosed with "mental" problems...given psychotropic meds that wrecked his physical and mental health...luckily, he received the correct diagnosis...has been in treatment for years and may be for life I think the Pig at that start represents Ren's feelings about some doctors and therapists.........the discordant vocals and guitar are symbols of Ren's inner turmoil & chaos, as are the wildly blinking lights ..........
Oooh in really hoping you'll go down the Ren rabbit hole with us. New subscriber ❤
Ren has a way with words. Brilliant guitar work too.
Ren puts the "Ren" in Renaissance man. I really believe that this kid is going to... Is changing this word. A bard possessed by a modern zeitgeist
Hi welcome to the Ren universe
Have subbed to share your journey
Finally a breath of fresh air ❤
Ren fan here, subbed to see more. You will not be disappointed!
Fantastic reaction to this epic song.
Just the beginning! Subbed for more REN! ❤
You will never see anyone like Ren. Enjoy your journey.
That is a Human singing! with conviction.
Welcome to the ren rabbit hole. He’ll blow your mind, his talent is off the scale. You I can guarantee you won’t be disappointed……👍🏼🇬🇧
Ren is from Wales. And welcome to the world on Ren.
Welcome to the Renhole!x
He a Welsh lad
Ren can do any Genera of music
Fellow Aussie here 😊
I really enjoyed your authentic reaction!
Prepare to be inundated with Renegades 🤣
Also prepare to have your mind blown.
It doesn't matter what style of music you're into... I promise you, Ren will do it and he'll do it as well as the greats in every genre ☺️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💕
I hope you dig in and enjoy the wonderful multi layered spectrum of music by Ren! Enjoyed your reaction.
🤩👍Awesome Genuine Reaction to an Amazing Talent. Ren is a Musical Visionary, Much Respect!
More Power as You bring in the Other Utube Big Guns like Ren. Cheers 🤩💖.
Nicely done! The first step into the journey that is Ren is always fun!
Enjoyed your reaction. Bravo. You have my sub.
Watched a few of your reactions this morning. Welcome to the Ren journey! We are here for it! Subbed.
Welcome aboard!
Just subscribed. Loved your reaction as u seem very genuine and were able to relate to the battle we all hve with ourselves. Could have sworn I saw u falling in love with him as we all have ❤
Ren suffered from misdiagnosed Lyme disease and mental illness and his recovery is as amazing as his music, "Sick Boi" is also one you must listen to..