If your not affected by that story, your not much of a human being . The interesting thing is some of the most important facts he never tells you ,he allows the facts reveal themselves after the initial shock wears off , like Jenny is only 14 as well as Screetch and its not until Violets tale do you understand her quietness . It is a tale of generational trauma that has sparked thousands of conversations about D.V. and S.A. and fuled the healing of many . It also disseminates the understanding that the way you treat your wife will also affect your children and their children .
Agreed. So much let unsaid and I think that makes it more powerful. I remember when I first heard this it immediately took me down a path of imagining how those kids grew up. Mother is dead. Father is in prison. I'm not sure how it works in the UK but I'm sure it's similar to the US. The kids were probably put in foster homes and passed around from house to house with no stability. They were possibly abused themselves. By the time they were 14, or probably even younger, they would have been looking for a way to get out. I didn't realize it the first time, but after a few times rewatching it, it hit me. Why is Jenny wearing high-heeled shoes in the middle of the night? She's a prostitute. She probably felt like it was the quickest way for her to get out of her bad situation. Obviously, Screech had his own way of dealing with things. A tragedy, or a miracle? Jenny died hoping that her children could find a better way forward than she was able to. If she had known how it turned out, would she still have begged them to let her babies stay alive? She knew the odds would be stacked against them, but she held out hope that their lives could be better than hers was. Hope is a powerful thing! With both of her children dying, the circle is closed for this family. No more generational trauma. No more silence and violence. If Jenny and/or Screech would have had kids, the circle probably continues. Things like this happen everyday, even if not on the level of murder. One thing I'd like to see is Ren continue this story with Richard's Tale. How did Richard cope with taking the life of a 14 year old boy? Who in his life felt the aftershock of these unfortunate events? This is real life stuff. Ren is amazing.
@@scottiestone2148 yes ,Ren has written for us, a lesson in empathy because we have to finish the story. As a victim of D.V. when I first heard the tales ,I was annoyed by Rens tale of Jenny because there was so little detail of Jenny the victim. After listening again I realised her story could only be told by her mother and her brother because Jenny did not feel capable of speaking up for herself . As you grow your imagination and empathy her story shows itself to you, silently, the only way she could tell it. That's why these tales are a masterpiece.
True story. I cry on some of Ren's art-- it's art-- every time I hear those songs. And I'm a 50 year old geezer. Crying shows you have empathy which means emotional intelligence. At least that's what I tell myself every time I wipe tears from my eyes....
Ren wrote this song because it's the kind of subject matter that is usually kept quite or swept under the carpet.... and that actually allows it to continue - it's easier to ignore things that aren't talked about. Good reaction!
Jenny's tale is also based on a true story he read... a 14-year-old boy really did stab a lady to death in an alley. A policeman was reported as commenting it's "such a shame" and that was Ren's inspiration.
Fun fact: Jenny's Tale was based on an article he read in the news about a street walker who was killed. The police were quoted as saying "what a shame", hence that line. But Screech and Violet's Tale were all Ren's doing! And were actually done later, in separate videos. He's such a master at his craft ❤
It was a few months later after Jennys tale that Screeches tale came but it was nearly 2 years later before Violets tale was released tying it all together. Masterpiece. After the final twist you are left with another shock as you realise that Jenny was 14 in highheels walking the streets and all that implies.
The beauty of your hands over your mouths in horror is something that struck me so strongly. As someone who has experienced Violet’s abuse, your reaction actually helped heal me because of the horror you showed. Thank you. 🩵🩵🩵
I’m so sorry that you have experienced violets abuse first hand. No one should ever have to experience that, but unfortunately it happens too often. I am truly grateful you are here and glad that our reaction has helped you heal. 💜-Dallas
You understand that Shakespeare was known as "The Bard" . This is why we called Ren, "Bard-core"- he can tell a story. I live in a tough part of London - and this is a very real tale from the bottom end of London.
I 1st came across Ren about a year ago. My response was why I hadn't heard of him .Seeing as I'm British and Live on the same Island. A Lady responded very Kindly. And informed me he was an independent Artist from Brighton England 🏴. I jumped in with both Feet.and Enjoyed it all.
@6alcantara When I was growing up there were alot of independent Record shops ( Yes I'm old .) and smaller Record Lables .So we Listened to a far wider Range of Music .Then slowly the bigger music Lables Took over and Limited your music choice. The Internet I believe is starting to open up again. Obviously I'd give anything to be in Brighton on that street Ren or The Big Push .were performing Live.
Perfect reaction. Don't worry about being speechless we've been their ;-) and I if you watch it again you'll understand all link and trait that tied those story, this is a truely genius level story.
As an antidote to this song try the stereophnics 'all in one night'. Like REN they are welsh, and weave a great story in a great song. You won't be sorry ladies
The look on ur faces at the end when it hit u is priceless. Thats why I love watching people react to this song. Thanks for the dopamine rush. Needed that today!!
New member - welcome to the RENaissance, Ladies! ♥ NOW you need something fun from Ren. May I recommend either _Losing It_ or _What You Want_ or even the _Love Music_ quadrilogy?
A Three Act Shakespearian Tragedy. Now you see Ren's roots. His parents used to take him to many of the small music and theatre weekend festivals common in Britain. Where he was exposed to theatre, dramatic to comedies, music, circus performers, Bards and Wondering Minstrels. I still go to them not just Glastonbury but every village in London. In London in the summer there is one every weekend. Many are free.
In answer to why we are talking about it. Well first - that's what Ren does, he creates a space where people can talk about the topics that as society, we like to push into the corner, and pretend it's not happening. Second - now that you know who Jenny and Screech are, and you already knew Screech was 14 (which by the way is why Violet's story is set in 2005) - then you also now know that Jenny is also 14. Which makes you question a 14 year old girl, walking the streets like she has "a thousand times before", wishing she could escape, wearing high heeled shoes, apparently looking much older to the point where Screech refers to her as a lady, not as a girl - when he is trying to get Patrick to open the door. Jenny... was sadly, very likely a girl of the streets. This is a story of intergenerational abuse. In the same way that Violet picked a partner that treated her the same way as her Dad did, there is a very good chance that Violet's mother (a drinker) - probably did the same thing. Although you need to be a resident of the UK to know this next bit - it's important that you do - Violet moved at 16 and got a council flat on a welfare scheme, that doesn't happen here because of a major housing shortage - in order for a 16 year old to get a council flat - she was already pregnant when she left home, which means before she met Stevie. So there is an extremely good chance that Jenny and Screech's father is in fact not Stevie, but Violet's dad. This would of course also shed a bit of light on why Stevie was calling Violet a "little liar". Thanks for the reaction.
A genuinely lovely reaction. Just to show you that Ren can make you smile as well as break your heart, I recommend reacting to one of his fun songs like “Bongo Bong” with The big Push (if that doesn’t put a smile on your face, nothing will!😀)
Jenny wearing high heel shoes ”walking the street like a thousant nights before” at 14 says a lot. - and staying passive and silence when approached just lik her mom. While Screech is angry and violent just like his dad, even though they were separated at birth going into forster care. Mind blowing! Ren is the king.
It is so important that you showed your emotions and your cry. It helps people. Be always genuine and do it like you want to do it and your channel will be fine.
Ren was asked what genre he should be in and he called it "Bardcore". A cross between a medieval minstrel and a modern rapper. I think that's the perfect word for it.
Great reaction Ladies. I think REN’s performance was Epic in this trilogy. How he paints the characters in our minds is mesmerizing. We feel our “feels” every time. If you want a happier Ren, please react to The Big Push band, “I Shot The sheriff/Road To Zion/Hip Hop” covers. In this video, Ren is wearing Red Suspenders.
Amazing and heartfelt reaction. 🌹🌹 The magic of Ren. Putting up a mirror, forcing us to listen to a topic that is so excruciating to hear, to deeply feel it… To hopefully talk about it, and, God willing, prevent it. Taking topics that are normally swept under the rug, bringing them to the forefront and making people confront it. I have seen so many very real and very important conversations get started after listening to this. The magic of Ren. He changes people. Subbed. ☮️♥️
Hey ladies! I'm enjoying watching you take the Ren journey! Please consider reacting to the song "Chalk Outlines" Live with Chinchilla. It showcases his beautiful voice and it's just the two of them with an electrical guitar accompanying them. Have a great one!
Fair warning... Ren has made me cry more than any other artist and I'm 57 and have heard it all. He just finds a way into the feels. He's also made me snort laugh so it evens out.
He is like a Bard from the Olden Days, like you see on the Show "The Witcher". Amazing. And he draws you into the story/Tale as you go. Great Post, Ladies.
First time on your channel! Definitely subscribing! I found Ren a year ago, and I still cannot get enough. I really hope you'll go down his rabbit hole. He's got a huge catalog. And lots of collaborations. And he was in 2 bands, Trick the Fox, before he got sick, and The Big Push, after his stem cell transplant. They were together until he left for Canada for more medical treatment. He was there all of 2023 and I think he has a few more months left.
Thanks for subbing, and thanks for all the recommendations!!! We have a few other Ren reactions already if you wanna check them out. Yeah after this one though we may need to see a lighter side of him haha
12:54 I love that expelling of breath he does before embodying an awful abuser. Like he has to prepare himself. It has to be exhausting for someone as good and caring as Ren to inhabit characters like Stevie.
Do you know how many times I cried over people’s reactions to this, for 2 1/2 years daily, some hit me some don’t, and it happened on this one . Great reaction ladies
His storytelling is A+ level genius. Talking about the abusiveness that most people don't think goes on but violence is an infection that goes through generations...generational sin. This song/story takes a lot of unpacking to fully understand so no worries at all on how you reacted. The rawness of it is exactly how we all felt the first time. Oh my heavenly Lord is about right. lol Love it!!
great reactions to this trilogy. i love how ren was able to tie in the whole story with the very last line "a girl named jenny and a boy named screech.
I do believe that you guys would love this song and I love to see a reaction video from you guys❤️🙏 its a song called...immortality by the bee gees featuring Celine dion 👍
the sirens of the police being equated to the wail of a banshee are a foreshadowing... traditional folklore holds that when you hear the lament of a banshee, your life will end within a couple of days.
2005 was the year Violet was killed. Jenny was a prostitute, hence the walking the streets 1000 times and the line about being a statue frozen in high heeled shoes. What really blew me away though was Violet's go to move when threatened was to pretend to sleep. She froze. Just like Jenny. Also, Stevie beat Violet to death. Screech, like his father, also attacked and killed a female....his own sister who he never met because they were probably split up and put in the system. It begs the question about genetics vs nurture. They were not raised by their parents yet they followed the same fate reguardless. Ren is so brilliant! I felt so bad watching your reactions as he really broke your hearts but what an amazing storyteller!
It's like watching a Shakespeare play, but Ren plays all the parts! Ren singing is beautiful. I suggest Chalk Outlines Ren x Chinchilla live video. 💛💛💛
He was like a Bard telling a sad story about violent's circle. There is a live (with crowd) of the Story of Jenny & Screech (with an extra in the song) in full 360, we can move the camera : Ren - The Tale of Jenny and Screech (Full 360 Live Performance) : th-cam.com/video/S_hs8EkWeZg/w-d-xo.html
Ren said he wrote these because the consequences of violence are never published and people just tend to gloss over the stories because there are so many of them.
Ren said during the phone parts of Screech's tale somebody yelled out a window "Shut the fuck up!" so they had to redo the whole thing being 1 take and all Ren calls this style of just him and a guitar "bardcore"
He also said there was a previous take where at the end of Violet's tale just as he walked round the corner it started to rain, a very fine misty rain which Ren said looked amazing, unfortunately someone shouted out a window and they couldn't use it. Not sure how many takes this one took but I know" money game "took over 140.
Gotta say, ladies... I usually hate watching women reactors, despite being a woman myself, but I love y'all! Great reaction. Reminds me of my first time watching The Tales 🥺
Awesome reaction ladies and welcome to the Ren Rabbit Hole. You will no doubt get a few of us 'Renegades' re-inforcing that big reveal point in case any other viewers miss it... that Screech killed Jenny, his own sister.
Thank you for reacting to this, like really reacting to it. It's intense, and this story of generational abuse happens all the time. It's so important that it's acknowledged rather than avoided or pushed to the back of our minds because it's so unpleasant. So thank you for sharing.
Screech kills his own sister, not knowing she was his sister. And let's not forget that Jenny was walking back to her home like she did plenty of times, in high heel shoes, which gives an idea of what her life was. Both were 14. This song can easily be described as "the circle of violence". As for more songs, you have tons. "How to be Me" and "Chalk Outlines" both with Chinchilla (terrific singer as well), you have "Humble" and "Ocean" both with Eden Nash (another amazing singer). Then you have "Dominoes" and "Suicide", both will destroy you. "Money Game", a 3-part song. There is songs with this band "The Big Push". You are in for an amazing ride.
This is the most layered song series I've ever encountered. Jenny and Screech is tragic enough, then Violet's Tale just compounds it into horror. That means Jenny is also just a 14-year-old walking home alone late at night, but now you can also imagine what both Jenny and Screech's lives may have been like leading up to their deaths as well.
Nice job, ladies. This is one of my favorite reactions to these songs, and I've seen at least 100 reactions. Keep doing Ren, and I'll subscribe. I see you did "The Hunger" which I'll watch next. One of my favorites of his. You also need to do his stuff with his band "The Big Push".You will be blown away. And if you want to be different than most other reaction channels, you should check out his even earlier stuff of his band "Trick the Fox". I am OBSESSED with Ren and reactions to Ren. I'm definitely a SUPER Renegade.
I've just come across your channel while looking for reactions to Ren, and you now have a new subscriber in me... 😊 Also, just so you know, Ren loves the reaction community so you dont have to pause with his videos just to appease the TH-cam copyright laws, and if you do get a video blocked, just appeal it and itll be sorted out... Enjoy the rabbit hole!
Well done ladies, this masterpiece is tough on the heart 🙏😔 My first reaction (40 or so back now 🤦♀️😜) was identical. Much love & subbed from down under ❤
take note of how the original two songs both start and end with the same repetition, "It was a clear dark night..." and "Our story, it [starts], right at the [end]", and of course, how they both end with the quote from that article "It's such a shame". even with just the first two, he was already pointing out that these stories happen over and over, and that we, as a society, fail to offer anything but our condolences after the fact. Which makes it all the more impressive when, two years later, he added Violets tale, continuing his theme of the repetition by not only starting that song with the end, and repeating it three times, but also the genius way he managed to do it to the entire saga by making the end the beginning, and the beginning the end. Everyone gets caught up in the generational aspect of it, but Ren's real message was so much more than that. He wasn't just pointing his finger at DV and generational trauma, he was pointing it at all of us as well.
I must have watched the Jenny and Screech Trilogy at least 40 or 50 times and pretty much every time it kicks the hell out of me emotionally, Ren is beyond masterful in his storytelling, acting and dramatic engagement , his performances are truly a work of art, the likes of which I have never seen before. As a man, Violets Tale makes me very uncomfortable, and as a father with a daughter makes me so angry at the male characters in the story, I cant believe how invested I get EVERY TIME, i just want to get hold of the father and Stevie and give them a massive kicking. Well done Ren, you are incredible, I think this should be part of the world wide curriculum, as it would make people stop and think about the plight of those facing domestic violence and the cyclic state of living with abuse. Great reaction, from you guys, keep up the good work.
Gut wrenching and visceral but an important topic that happens every day. Thanks. ❤💜💙. Another series that is not as heavy but iconic is his Money Game 1, 2 (lyric video only) and 3. Separate songs, not a trilogy. MG3 has won some awards already.
A new subscriber here, joining to be with you on your Ren journey, if you're impressed with his talent so far you've just scratched the surface. His work with his band The Big Push, and duets with Chinchilla, Bibi and Sam Tomkins will just blow your mind, he goes unique covers and clever, insightful original songs covering so many styles and instruments, he plays Acoustic and Electric Guitars, Bass, Piano and even the drums (a little bit), songs like Chalk Outlines, How To Be Me, Suicide, Mackay, Watch Out, I Shot the Sherif/Road to Zion/Hip Hop, Bongo Bong, Wade in The Water, Back on 74 and so many more
Dear you. The reason you're tearing up is because you're human beings. 🖤🖤🖤 And because of the fact that you know as well as I do, that there's not a female alive on this planet who hasn't been abused by a man, maybe not beaten to a pulp and left for dead, but abused nonetheless. It's time for all the male reactors who's been crying over this trilogy on camera to be honest with themselves and have that serious chat with that one (or more likely several) misogynistic "friend", the one who keeps us under the whip just by keeping our societies climate uncomfortable enough for most people to just look the other way instead of making a difference. I'm ever grateful to Ren for making the internet talk about domestic abuse, but almost as thankful to you, the reactors! You're awesome, and I'm subscribing from now on! Much love From STHLM, Sweden
You most definitely don't need to be sorry for your very real, very raw reaction to this tale... we've ALL been there before. I've seen at least 100 reactions to this and I still sit here with my mouth open... because Ren is a master storyteller! The popular idea about this is that Jenny and Screech were most likely separated at birth / adopted by different families, so he most likely didn't even know that Jenny was his sister. Such an amazing tale of cycles repeating (Violet's father was abusive and she chose Stevie whom was also abusive) and tragedy within the walls of one's own home. Sure makes us think...
The first time I saw this i felt like i was an eye witnessed several crimes 😢 loved your reaction thanks 😊 subbed to continue on this journey with you ❤ from Australia 😊
I love how you both done the exact same head tilt at the beginning of Jenny’s Tale 😂 Great reaction guys, I love watching reactors, because it’s as though I am experiencing it all for the first time again, vicariously through you guys ❤
I ❤ your reaction girls. Fabulous! Thank you for this video. No matter how many times I hear Ren, he always has me in tears. I'm going to go out on a limb here and say IMHO I think Ren is the most important person to happen to music in a long time.
You guys have such a beautiful friendship. I love how funny, kind, and wholesome you both are. Y'all are like the only reaction channel that ever makes me laugh out loud during the videos, like when Jenny's tale was done and the one on the right (sorry I suck with names) was just like "huh", that little interaction was so funny to me 😭❣
Thank you so much for your kind words! We really appreciate it! We try to always be our true authentic selves! Thank you so much for being here and supporting us! It means a lot! 😊😊-Dallas (the one on the left 😉)
Not sure if anyone has suggested it, but his song that he did with an artist named Chinchilla is my #1 favorite song which is called "Chalk Outlines". The topic they sing about is something that I went through personally many years ago ( BTW, I'm 50). He put into words how I felt back then, something I was never able to do.
If your not affected by that story, your not much of a human being . The interesting thing is some of the most important facts he never tells you ,he allows the facts reveal themselves after the initial shock wears off , like Jenny is only 14 as well as Screetch and its not until Violets tale do you understand her quietness . It is a tale of generational trauma that has sparked thousands of conversations about D.V. and S.A. and fuled the healing of many . It also disseminates the understanding that the way you treat your wife will also affect your children and their children .
Agreed. So much let unsaid and I think that makes it more powerful. I remember when I first heard this it immediately took me down a path of imagining how those kids grew up. Mother is dead. Father is in prison. I'm not sure how it works in the UK but I'm sure it's similar to the US. The kids were probably put in foster homes and passed around from house to house with no stability. They were possibly abused themselves. By the time they were 14, or probably even younger, they would have been looking for a way to get out.
I didn't realize it the first time, but after a few times rewatching it, it hit me. Why is Jenny wearing high-heeled shoes in the middle of the night? She's a prostitute. She probably felt like it was the quickest way for her to get out of her bad situation. Obviously, Screech had his own way of dealing with things.
A tragedy, or a miracle? Jenny died hoping that her children could find a better way forward than she was able to. If she had known how it turned out, would she still have begged them to let her babies stay alive? She knew the odds would be stacked against them, but she held out hope that their lives could be better than hers was. Hope is a powerful thing!
With both of her children dying, the circle is closed for this family. No more generational trauma. No more silence and violence. If Jenny and/or Screech would have had kids, the circle probably continues. Things like this happen everyday, even if not on the level of murder.
One thing I'd like to see is Ren continue this story with Richard's Tale. How did Richard cope with taking the life of a 14 year old boy? Who in his life felt the aftershock of these unfortunate events? This is real life stuff. Ren is amazing.
@@scottiestone2148 yes ,Ren has written for us, a lesson in empathy because we have to finish the story. As a victim of D.V. when I first heard the tales ,I was annoyed by Rens tale of Jenny because there was so little detail of Jenny the victim. After listening again I realised her story could only be told by her mother and her brother because Jenny did not feel capable of speaking up for herself . As you grow your imagination and empathy her story shows itself to you, silently, the only way she could tell it. That's why these tales are a masterpiece.
REN is a pro at leaving us speechless, laughing, crying and everything in between ❤
He definitely left us speechless on this one!!
@@dna2001 Ha Ha , Yer a RENegade Now.
Congrats
Wait til You see Baby Ren from 14 yrs ago when this Story started
Have Fun
True story. I cry on some of Ren's art-- it's art-- every time I hear those songs. And I'm a 50 year old geezer. Crying shows you have empathy which means emotional intelligence. At least that's what I tell myself every time I wipe tears from my eyes....
Ren wrote this song because it's the kind of subject matter that is usually kept quite or swept under the carpet.... and that actually allows it to continue - it's easier to ignore things that aren't talked about. Good reaction!
Very true!
Jenny's tale is also based on a true story he read... a 14-year-old boy really did stab a lady to death in an alley. A policeman was reported as commenting it's "such a shame" and that was Ren's inspiration.
A 2-hour movie production couldn't tell this story any better.
Or put such vivid images in your brain
Fun fact: Jenny's Tale was based on an article he read in the news about a street walker who was killed. The police were quoted as saying "what a shame", hence that line. But Screech and Violet's Tale were all Ren's doing! And were actually done later, in separate videos. He's such a master at his craft ❤
Wow, that is crazy! He is sooo good, we can’t wait to hear another one by him! Thanks for the fun fact😊
It was a few months later after Jennys tale that Screeches tale came but it was nearly 2 years later before Violets tale was released tying it all together. Masterpiece. After the final twist you are left with another shock as you realise that Jenny was 14 in highheels walking the streets and all that implies.
The beauty of your hands over your mouths in horror is something that struck me so strongly. As someone who has experienced Violet’s abuse, your reaction actually helped heal me because of the horror you showed. Thank you. 🩵🩵🩵
I’m so sorry that you have experienced violets abuse first hand. No one should ever have to experience that, but unfortunately it happens too often. I am truly grateful you are here and glad that our reaction has helped you heal. 💜-Dallas
Small here, not quite as bad, but my ex would routinely wake me up and lay into me. The laying still, as there is nothing to be done, hits home.
You understand that Shakespeare was known as "The Bard" . This is why we called Ren, "Bard-core"- he can tell a story. I live in a tough part of London - and this is a very real tale from the bottom end of London.
He was born in Bangor in North Wales
I will never get sick of watching people react to this song
same im into it for like two or three weeks now watching several reactions per evening... its just fantastic
@@sebastianhaxter7449 same! Every night i lie in bed for an hour or two listening to reactions of this masterpiece!
"I don't know if I liked this" is the best reaction ever. SUBBED.
I 1st came across Ren about a year ago. My response was why I hadn't heard of him .Seeing as I'm British and Live on the same Island. A Lady responded very Kindly. And informed me he was an independent Artist from Brighton England 🏴. I jumped in with both Feet.and Enjoyed it all.
That's the thing with independent artists, that is not that easy for them to get widely known.
@6alcantara When I was growing up there were alot of independent Record shops ( Yes I'm old .) and smaller Record Lables .So we Listened to a far wider Range of Music .Then slowly the bigger music Lables Took over and Limited your music choice. The Internet I believe is starting to open up again. Obviously I'd give anything to be in Brighton on that street Ren or The Big Push .were performing Live.
Don’t want to be pedantic but he’s Welsh from the Isle of Anglesey. He moved to Brighton later in life.
@stevereid1673 He'd been in Brighton for years when I 1st became aware of him .of course I know he's from Wales now
@@MaxwellMoore-d1u I’m English, my Welsh friends like to remind me where he got his talent from. 👍
It will never get old to me seeing peoples faces hearing the twist at the end. It’s so cool seeing people finding Ren still.
Perfect reaction. Don't worry about being speechless we've been their ;-) and I if you watch it again you'll understand all link and trait that tied those story, this is a truely genius level story.
As an antidote to this song try the stereophnics 'all in one night'. Like REN they are welsh, and weave a great story in a great song. You won't be sorry ladies
If you do react to this song, try the live version, thanks for your time and effort ✊🏼❤️
The look on ur faces at the end when it hit u is priceless. Thats why I love watching people react to this song. Thanks for the dopamine rush. Needed that today!!
Me too that's the best part to me
New member - welcome to the RENaissance, Ladies! ♥ NOW you need something fun from Ren. May I recommend either _Losing It_ or _What You Want_ or even the _Love Music_ quadrilogy?
A Three Act Shakespearian Tragedy. Now you see Ren's roots. His parents used to take him to many of the small music and theatre weekend festivals common in Britain. Where he was exposed to theatre, dramatic to comedies, music, circus performers, Bards and Wondering Minstrels. I still go to them not just Glastonbury but every village in London. In London in the summer there is one every weekend. Many are free.
A tough one but a great one ,well done ladies even us "big tough men" shed tears to this one lol 👌
every.single.time!
@@davidperkins6752 💯 lol
Ren is a singular artist in that he uses all of his human senses to describe a thing. His guitar is the second narrator. He's just magical.
In answer to why we are talking about it. Well first - that's what Ren does, he creates a space where people can talk about the topics that as society, we like to push into the corner, and pretend it's not happening. Second - now that you know who Jenny and Screech are, and you already knew Screech was 14 (which by the way is why Violet's story is set in 2005) - then you also now know that Jenny is also 14. Which makes you question a 14 year old girl, walking the streets like she has "a thousand times before", wishing she could escape, wearing high heeled shoes, apparently looking much older to the point where Screech refers to her as a lady, not as a girl - when he is trying to get Patrick to open the door. Jenny... was sadly, very likely a girl of the streets. This is a story of intergenerational abuse. In the same way that Violet picked a partner that treated her the same way as her Dad did, there is a very good chance that Violet's mother (a drinker) - probably did the same thing. Although you need to be a resident of the UK to know this next bit - it's important that you do - Violet moved at 16 and got a council flat on a welfare scheme, that doesn't happen here because of a major housing shortage - in order for a 16 year old to get a council flat - she was already pregnant when she left home, which means before she met Stevie. So there is an extremely good chance that Jenny and Screech's father is in fact not Stevie, but Violet's dad. This would of course also shed a bit of light on why Stevie was calling Violet a "little liar". Thanks for the reaction.
...which might shed a bit o' light on Richard.
A genuinely lovely reaction. Just to show you that Ren can make you smile as well as break your heart, I recommend reacting to one of his fun songs like “Bongo Bong” with The big Push (if that doesn’t put a smile on your face, nothing will!😀)
brilliant recommendation and i would also add "what kind of woman is this" by the big push for another fun sound!
17:02 yup. That's the look.
Jenny wearing high heel shoes ”walking the street like a thousant nights before” at 14 says a lot. - and staying passive and silence when approached just lik her mom. While Screech is angry and violent just like his dad, even though they were separated at birth going into forster care. Mind blowing! Ren is the king.
It is so important that you showed your emotions and your cry. It helps people. Be always genuine and do it like you want to do it and your channel will be fine.
this is a Masterpiece
Ren is a true genius and to make it better each of these videos are being played and sung live and done in one take
Ren was asked what genre he should be in and he called it "Bardcore". A cross between a medieval minstrel and a modern rapper. I think that's the perfect word for it.
Great reaction Ladies. I think REN’s performance was Epic in this trilogy. How he paints the characters in our minds is mesmerizing. We feel our “feels” every time. If you want a happier Ren, please react to The Big Push band, “I Shot The sheriff/Road To Zion/Hip Hop” covers. In this video, Ren is wearing Red Suspenders.
If you want to see a different side of him check out back on 74/Message in a bottle and Fred again mash up. Totally different but you'll love it.
He really makes us feel the trauma in the life of these characters he has created
Life can be tragic and it is a shame😢
It’s like a Shakespearean tragedy.
Amazing and heartfelt reaction. 🌹🌹
The magic of Ren. Putting up a mirror, forcing us to listen to a topic that is so excruciating to hear, to deeply feel it… To hopefully talk about it, and, God willing, prevent it. Taking topics that are normally swept under the rug, bringing them to the forefront and making people confront it. I have seen so many very real and very important conversations get started after listening to this. The magic of Ren. He changes people.
Subbed. ☮️♥️
Hey ladies! I'm enjoying watching you take the Ren journey! Please consider reacting to the song "Chalk Outlines" Live with Chinchilla. It showcases his beautiful voice and it's just the two of them with an electrical guitar accompanying them. Have a great one!
Chalk outlines is on our list coming up soon! 😊
Ren got the idea for Jenny tale from news paper he read about a 14 year old boy that kill a young streetwalker with Knife
Fair warning... Ren has made me cry more than any other artist and I'm 57 and have heard it all. He just finds a way into the feels. He's also made me snort laugh so it evens out.
If you haven't tried Ren's Uninvited yet, that will have you crying with laughter. Good fun.
He is like a Bard from the Olden Days, like you see on the Show "The Witcher". Amazing. And he draws you into the story/Tale as you go. Great Post, Ladies.
Jenny had traits of her mom and Screech had traits of his dad
First time on your channel! Definitely subscribing! I found Ren a year ago, and I still cannot get enough. I really hope you'll go down his rabbit hole. He's got a huge catalog. And lots of collaborations. And he was in 2 bands, Trick the Fox, before he got sick, and The Big Push, after his stem cell transplant. They were together until he left for Canada for more medical treatment. He was there all of 2023 and I think he has a few more months left.
Thanks for subbing, and thanks for all the recommendations!!! We have a few other Ren reactions already if you wanna check them out. Yeah after this one though we may need to see a lighter side of him haha
@@dna2001 I'll go check them out! The Love Music series (1-4) are fun and light!
Jenny Still and Silent, Screech Evil and Violent.....Violet Still and Silent, Stevie Evil and Violent.....Inherited Traits....so goes the Cycle.
12:54 I love that expelling of breath he does before embodying an awful abuser. Like he has to prepare himself. It has to be exhausting for someone as good and caring as Ren to inhabit characters like Stevie.
Do you know how many times I cried over people’s reactions to this, for 2 1/2 years daily, some hit me some don’t, and it happened on this one . Great reaction ladies
His storytelling is A+ level genius. Talking about the abusiveness that most people don't think goes on but violence is an infection that goes through generations...generational sin. This song/story takes a lot of unpacking to fully understand so no worries at all on how you reacted. The rawness of it is exactly how we all felt the first time. Oh my heavenly Lord is about right. lol Love it!!
great reactions to this trilogy. i love how ren was able to tie in the whole story with the very last line "a girl named jenny and a boy named screech.
Loved your reaction 👏👏
Music that brings awareness to intergenerational domestic violence, and how often the cycle perpetuates... 👏
Genius way of presenting the reality of generational violence and the repercussions of it in the lives of those involved!
I do believe that you guys would love this song and I love to see a reaction video from you guys❤️🙏 its a song called...immortality by the bee gees featuring Celine dion 👍
Ren is ewrythng 🪄🎼✨💯 🤘😊👍💙🇫🇮
Just a masterpiece!
the sirens of the police being equated to the wail of a banshee are a foreshadowing... traditional folklore holds that when you hear the lament of a banshee, your life will end within a couple of days.
2005 was the year Violet was killed. Jenny was a prostitute, hence the walking the streets 1000 times and the line about being a statue frozen in high heeled shoes. What really blew me away though was Violet's go to move when threatened was to pretend to sleep. She froze. Just like Jenny. Also, Stevie beat Violet to death. Screech, like his father, also attacked and killed a female....his own sister who he never met because they were probably split up and put in the system. It begs the question about genetics vs nurture. They were not raised by their parents yet they followed the same fate reguardless. Ren is so brilliant! I felt so bad watching your reactions as he really broke your hearts but what an amazing storyteller!
It's like watching a Shakespeare play, but Ren plays all the parts! Ren singing is beautiful. I suggest Chalk Outlines Ren x Chinchilla live video. 💛💛💛
He was like a Bard telling a sad story about violent's circle. There is a live (with crowd) of the Story of Jenny & Screech (with an extra in the song) in full 360, we can move the camera :
Ren - The Tale of Jenny and Screech (Full 360 Live Performance) : th-cam.com/video/S_hs8EkWeZg/w-d-xo.html
Ren said he wrote these because the consequences of violence are never published and people just tend to gloss over the stories because there are so many of them.
Ren said during the phone parts of Screech's tale somebody yelled out a window "Shut the fuck up!" so they had to redo the whole thing being 1 take and all
Ren calls this style of just him and a guitar "bardcore"
Haha that’s great 🤣
He also said there was a previous take where at the end of Violet's tale just as he walked round the corner it started to rain, a very fine misty rain which Ren said looked amazing, unfortunately someone shouted out a window and they couldn't use it. Not sure how many takes this one took but I know" money game "took over 140.
@@panchomcsporran2083 thats too bad, that would have been visually amazing for the song
Bottom End - used to live there myself.
@@panchomcsporran2083 Wish he would release some of these takes anyway.
Ren- Chalk outlines
Gotta say, ladies... I usually hate watching women reactors, despite being a woman myself, but I love y'all! Great reaction. Reminds me of my first time watching The Tales 🥺
Aww well that really means a lot 🥹
Thank you so much for commenting. Video was definitely hard to watch.! ( Andrea )
We ALL cry. 🥺💜
Awesome reaction ladies and welcome to the Ren Rabbit Hole. You will no doubt get a few of us 'Renegades' re-inforcing that big reveal point in case any other viewers miss it... that Screech killed Jenny, his own sister.
Thank you for reacting to this, like really reacting to it. It's intense, and this story of generational abuse happens all the time. It's so important that it's acknowledged rather than avoided or pushed to the back of our minds because it's so unpleasant. So thank you for sharing.
Holy moly is the proper response to this amazing story. 😊
Screech kills his own sister, not knowing she was his sister. And let's not forget that Jenny was walking back to her home like she did plenty of times, in high heel shoes, which gives an idea of what her life was. Both were 14.
This song can easily be described as "the circle of violence".
As for more songs, you have tons.
"How to be Me" and "Chalk Outlines" both with Chinchilla (terrific singer as well), you have "Humble" and "Ocean" both with Eden Nash (another amazing singer). Then you have "Dominoes" and "Suicide", both will destroy you. "Money Game", a 3-part song. There is songs with this band "The Big Push".
You are in for an amazing ride.
The amazing thing is that it all comes into focus....only on the last word said, "Screech". Then you understand the whole trilogy.
Your stunned silence spoke volumes. Great reaction you two!!
I cried too😊❤
Time for happy rap rap REN! "Losing It" or "The Hunger" ❤❤
Thanks! Love your reactions!
Thank you 😊
Gj. You girls rock. More Ren please.
This is the most layered song series I've ever encountered. Jenny and Screech is tragic enough, then Violet's Tale just compounds it into horror. That means Jenny is also just a 14-year-old walking home alone late at night, but now you can also imagine what both Jenny and Screech's lives may have been like leading up to their deaths as well.
Nice job, ladies. This is one of my favorite reactions to these songs, and I've seen at least 100 reactions. Keep doing Ren, and I'll subscribe. I see you did "The Hunger" which I'll watch next. One of my favorites of his. You also need to do his stuff with his band "The Big Push".You will be blown away. And if you want to be different than most other reaction channels, you should check out his even earlier stuff of his band "Trick the Fox". I am OBSESSED with Ren and reactions to Ren. I'm definitely a SUPER Renegade.
I've just come across your channel while looking for reactions to Ren, and you now have a new subscriber in me... 😊
Also, just so you know, Ren loves the reaction community so you dont have to pause with his videos just to appease the TH-cam copyright laws, and if you do get a video blocked, just appeal it and itll be sorted out...
Enjoy the rabbit hole!
Well done ladies, this masterpiece is tough on the heart 🙏😔
My first reaction (40 or so back now 🤦♀️😜) was identical. Much love & subbed from down under ❤
take note of how the original two songs both start and end with the same repetition, "It was a clear dark night..." and "Our story, it [starts], right at the [end]", and of course, how they both end with the quote from that article "It's such a shame". even with just the first two, he was already pointing out that these stories happen over and over, and that we, as a society, fail to offer anything but our condolences after the fact. Which makes it all the more impressive when, two years later, he added Violets tale, continuing his theme of the repetition by not only starting that song with the end, and repeating it three times, but also the genius way he managed to do it to the entire saga by making the end the beginning, and the beginning the end. Everyone gets caught up in the generational aspect of it, but Ren's real message was so much more than that. He wasn't just pointing his finger at DV and generational trauma, he was pointing it at all of us as well.
My understanding is that Ren did these 3 tales to bring awareness to domestic violence
I must have watched the Jenny and Screech Trilogy at least 40 or 50 times and pretty much every time it kicks the hell out of me emotionally, Ren is beyond masterful in his storytelling, acting and dramatic engagement , his performances are truly a work of art, the likes of which I have never seen before.
As a man, Violets Tale makes me very uncomfortable, and as a father with a daughter makes me so angry at the male characters in the story, I cant believe how invested I get EVERY TIME, i just want to get hold of the father and Stevie and give them a massive kicking.
Well done Ren, you are incredible, I think this should be part of the world wide curriculum, as it would make people stop and think about the plight of those facing domestic violence and the cyclic state of living with abuse.
Great reaction, from you guys, keep up the good work.
Nice reaction . Thanks
Gut wrenching and visceral but an important topic that happens every day. Thanks. ❤💜💙. Another series that is not as heavy but iconic is his Money Game 1, 2 (lyric video only) and 3. Separate songs, not a trilogy. MG3 has won some awards already.
This is something i can see m Night shyamalan turning into a Full Fledged Movie or this could be an amazing Netflix series
You two are adorable and sweet together. Keep having fun!
he does the rewind sound on guitar to go back in time then later does it forward go come to present time
Just for yourself. Check the 360 version. He says what he was thinking when writing this
❤from North East England ❤️
I’m sorry, but the looks on your faces is priceless. Lol
A new subscriber here, joining to be with you on your Ren journey, if you're impressed with his talent so far you've just scratched the surface. His work with his band The Big Push, and duets with Chinchilla, Bibi and Sam Tomkins will just blow your mind, he goes unique covers and clever, insightful original songs covering so many styles and instruments, he plays Acoustic and Electric Guitars, Bass, Piano and even the drums (a little bit), songs like Chalk Outlines, How To Be Me, Suicide, Mackay, Watch Out, I Shot the Sherif/Road to Zion/Hip Hop, Bongo Bong, Wade in The Water, Back on 74 and so many more
welcome to the ShakespeariREN RENaissance
Dear you. The reason you're tearing up is because you're human beings. 🖤🖤🖤
And because of the fact that you know as well as I do, that there's not a female alive on this planet who hasn't been abused by a man, maybe not beaten to a pulp and left for dead, but abused nonetheless. It's time for all the male reactors who's been crying over this trilogy on camera to be honest with themselves and have that serious chat with that one (or more likely several) misogynistic "friend", the one who keeps us under the whip just by keeping our societies climate uncomfortable enough for most people to just look the other way instead of making a difference.
I'm ever grateful to Ren for making the internet talk about domestic abuse, but almost as thankful to you, the reactors! You're awesome, and I'm subscribing from now on!
Much love
From STHLM, Sweden
i teared up seeing this for bugger knows how many times
Honestly one of the most hearl-felt reactions to the Tales. Ren blew your mind. Now yoiu need to react to Ren's awesome song 'Suicide'!
Aww thank you, yeah this one really got to us! He’s so good 😊🤯
REN - what you want, do this one next!!
You most definitely don't need to be sorry for your very real, very raw reaction to this tale... we've ALL been there before. I've seen at least 100 reactions to this and I still sit here with my mouth open... because Ren is a master storyteller! The popular idea about this is that Jenny and Screech were most likely separated at birth / adopted by different families, so he most likely didn't even know that Jenny was his sister. Such an amazing tale of cycles repeating (Violet's father was abusive and she chose Stevie whom was also abusive) and tragedy within the walls of one's own home. Sure makes us think...
Great Reaction ladies, subed for much more Ren!
The first time I saw this i felt like i was an eye witnessed several crimes 😢 loved your reaction thanks 😊 subbed to continue on this journey with you ❤ from Australia 😊
Great reaction to this tough one ladies.
Excellent and very genuine reaction.
I love how you both done the exact same head tilt at the beginning of Jenny’s Tale 😂
Great reaction guys, I love watching reactors, because it’s as though I am experiencing it all for the first time again, vicariously through you guys ❤
Haha! We did didn’t we. I didn’t even realize we did that!
Thank you so much for watching! We appreciate you and your kind words! 😊💜-Dallas
I ❤ your reaction girls. Fabulous!
Thank you for this video.
No matter how many times I hear Ren, he always has me in tears.
I'm going to go out on a limb here and say IMHO I think Ren is the most important person to happen to music in a long time.
You guys have such a beautiful friendship. I love how funny, kind, and wholesome you both are. Y'all are like the only reaction channel that ever makes me laugh out loud during the videos, like when Jenny's tale was done and the one on the right (sorry I suck with names) was just like "huh", that little interaction was so funny to me 😭❣
Thank you so much for your kind words! We really appreciate it! We try to always be our true authentic selves! Thank you so much for being here and supporting us! It means a lot! 😊😊-Dallas (the one on the left 😉)
They were both 14 when they passed
Great reaction 👍
Liked & subscribed in anticipation of you reacting to more Ren
Cheers 🍻😀
Heartbreaking every single time
Not sure if anyone has suggested it, but his song that he did with an artist named Chinchilla is my #1 favorite song which is called "Chalk Outlines". The topic they sing about is something that I went through personally many years ago ( BTW, I'm 50). He put into words how I felt back then, something I was never able to do.