Ren "Gill". According to Ren from his interview on the Charismatic Voice TH-cam channel, this is a one take audio and the video was spliced together from 4 different takes. And yes, it's live.
I see that many of my fellow RENegades have commented and let you know you're not an idiot. It is live, there's a Lav mic on his gown collar. While there are more than a few people like yourself that aren't really sure they want to hear this again for their own personal reasons, there are just as many of us that take time every day to see if someone new has ventured into the RENeverse and we're all a twitter with anticipation. Never EVER feel bad or apologize for having an emotional reaction to Ren. I still cry a little bit when he stands up. The world doesn't deserve Ren but man are we so very lucky to have him. I'm only one of many RENegades that are here for your journey of Ren, if you choose to embark on that journey. And if not, we're still here because of Ren and we love you.
New sub here from Arizona, I'm here for any and all Ren reactions. As a 54 year old music lover my whole life, Ren has reconfigured my mind for the better and REN-EWED my heart & soul by making me really hear music for the 1st time in my life! Thank you for the great reaction! 😁 what an amazing journey awaits you!
I understand you having an emotional reaction to this masterpiece and not wanting to see it again, but you aren't the only one that it affected on an emotional level. I would encourage you to watch reactions to Hi Ren, which many of us are addicted to. I must add 😅 So you can see the different ways it's affected people. Ren has been through a lot in his life and has a wisdom beyond his years which comes through in his brilliant music, but he also has a way with getting those feelings out of you so I would suggest to bear that in mind b4 you continue reacting to him. But if you do carry on, expect your channel to grow exponentially...there are many, many Renegades ❤ Subbed for more ❤
Most of Ren's songs are similarly honest and vulnerable. He's been through a lot, and tackles some taboo subjects: in my opinion he does it in a way that is mostly very positive. If you would like to hear more of Ren's music but stick to more positive songs, there are a few that spring to mind... Ren busking covers with his former band, the Big Push's original song It's Alright; Ren's songs Ready for you, Power, the Love Music series (especially parts 1-3), Uninvited, his retake of Back on 74.
The fact people don't think some of Ren's performances are live, or say there are cuts when they're actually one takes is a testament to just how good Ren is. Don't expect anything with Ren, I sometimes thinks he takes it as a personal challenge to defy expectations.
Sending ❤ I don't know you but I can see how deeply you related to Ren's story. He has scores if not hundreds of other songs to listen to, in all sorts of genres, some deep like this but many are fun. Ren is a lovely human being and well worth following. His "One Million Subscribers: Defining Success" video shows the kind of person he his. Thank you so much for your heartfelt reaction. Subscribed.
Hi Mike, welcome to the Ren community where you'll be supported with ❤. You alluded to your experience while reacting; we all appreciate you being brave enough to put it out here. I hope you'll find what many others including myself have, i.e., Ren and his art is a beacon of light that soothes and heals even when the most challenging topics are highlighted. ❤❤❤
Nice reaction. Please check out some positive Ren too - back on 74, losing it and love music 1,2,3 and 4. All Rens songs are relatable and honest. I think you'll like them. Subbed and ready for more!❤ lots of love from a New Zealand RENegade 🇳🇿
I just saw your Hi Ren reaction, and put this journal entry of Ren's as my comment to that reaction. ~~~~~~jAN 01, 202~~rEN~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Up until I was 9 years old, I would intermittently hear a voice in my head that was not my own. The voice was distinctly different to mine, and always negative. It would self criticize or urge me to do things I knew to be morally wrong. The most peculiar thing about the voice was that it took no effort on my behalf to produce. My own thoughts always felt like there was a process that required effort to bring them to the forefront of my mind, this voice appeared as though it was spoken by another. The sentences felt predetermined like they had already been constructed. I remember very vividly at 9 years old, becoming very frustrated with the voice. I stood in my back yard, internally screaming at the voice to be silent again and again, and it did. In a flash there was silence, to the point where my head felt like an empty room. I wasn't used to the quiet and that voice never returned. It almost felt lonely in my head. When I got older I had intermittent bouts with auditory hallucinations where I would hear perfect symphonies, usually at night when drifting off to sleep. They were so clear that they sounded like they were emanating from a radio in the corner of my room. I knew they weren't there, but for some reason they never came with the feeling of fear. I also recall sitting on a bus at the age of 15, and hearing the sound of a crowded room, with about 100 voices chattering away, I was the only person apart from the driver on the bus. These experiences were always very brief, and few and far between. My last hallucination was during an intense bout of psychosis in 2015, and was my first visual hallucination. I was walking down a pavement after jumping out my mums car in a crossroads in a moment of frustration and distress with my condition. I was trying to run from myself. What appeared to be a homeless man with a dark complexion approached me, and asked me what was wrong. I explained that I had been sick most my life, and I wasn't sure I had the strength to continue. He looked at me, and smiled and told me 'everything is going to be okay in the end Ren.' I had not told him my name. There was something so overpoweringly sincere about this very simple message, which brought with it an overwhelming feeling of inner peace, and in a flash, he vanished. My rational brain always linked these experiences to what the doctors have told me, that there are parts of my brain compromised by the autoimmunity in my body. That the myelin sheaths surrounding the complex electrical system that conduct my thoughts were damaged and compromised, causing these lucid experiences that I knew did not exist inside the physical world. The part of me that edges away from logical and rational thought always attributed these thoughts to some kind of otherworldly intervention, that made my thoughts the battleground of some spiritual tug of war. For a long time I never really acknowledged this part of myself, for with it brought the danger and stigma of sounding like a crazy person. I decided with my latest release, to the best of my ability, to capture and express this chess match of thought. Hi Ren comes out in just over 24 hours. I can't wait for you all to hear it.
Basically it works like this with Ren: What genre is Ren? Yes. Does he do _______ ? Yes. Basically, if you ask the RENegades (your viewers) to suggest a song just say what you would like to hear! 😁 Rap: The Hunger EDM: Listing It Piano: Mackay Storytelling: The Of Jenny & Screech Cover tune: I Shot the Sheriff
If you rewind a little, after pausing, you won't miss anything. :) P.S. This is absolutely live! Recorded live, in one take! He has a lapel mic, there are also camera mics, on multiple cameras and there's also an overhead mic. Btw, "ideally" it would be terrible if there wasn't that alternative voice, much as we may hate it. That's pretty much the point of the song. :)
... And nice reaction. Welcome to the New RENaissance.... My take is that it "hurts" everyone, on different pain levels. Only Perfect ppl are unaffected by a Critical Half, but I don't know anyone like that. But, avoid hiding from Painfulness. No Progress or Growth is made from a position of Comfort and The Familiar. Ren's point, IMO, is that the struggle between Hope and Cynicism, produces Meaningful Progress, and that fighting to "Defeat" that Darker aspect of ourselves, can only cause Greater Suffering. 2 sides of the same Coin, which is U....
"Ideally, that wouldn't be a part of you..." There ARE people who don't have that questioning, challenging, derisive self-criticising side of themselves. One just got elected to the White House, and we had one as Prime Minister of the UK not so long ago. We just shouldn't let that part of us rule us as individuals - nor let anybody WITHOUT that part of themselves rule us as nations
So... Live-ish. This is take 3 of four takes they did. He's wearing a lapel mic if you look closely, and the room is set up for recording. It's a beautiful piece of art. As is your reaction, I very much enjoyed it. Check out some other Ren stuff, there is a lot of good stuff, none as heartbreaking as this. I think maybe musicians resonate with this more than sane people.
It's not "live-ish" ffs! What are you talking about? All 4 takes were recorded live, in single takes, with multiple cameras. Ren chose the third take. I also concur with the other person posting. Just of the top of my head I's say The Tales, Suicide and For Joe are easily more heartbreaking. I'd probably include Mackay, Depression, Crutch and Money Game 3 too. If I took the time I'm sure I could come up with several more. Hi Ren actually contains some humour and self-deprecation and the overall message is pretty hopeful. In fact I'd say that it's the hope and positivity that really end up pulling on the heartstrings, despite the darker notes.
You'd be best to face the camera like looking on your phone rather than looking away,because we can't really see your reaction...just a bit of constructive criticism for your future in reacting .. anyway welcome to the Roller coaster ride that is Ren.
I appreciate the feedback. I’m going to try to upgrade the quality but I’m just getting started at doing content. Need to upgrade my equipment more than anything. Thanks and keep watching!
Ren's willingness to be si vulnerable and authentic with us makes him the voice for the voiceless. He speaks for the millions if peopke who have gone missing from life due to chronic mental and physical illness. Ren is adhd and had occasional hallucinations even as a young child but became very sick at 19. Midiagnised and given the wrong medication for seven years bedridden until finally diagnosed with Lyme disease. In those years the disease damaged his brain, body and immune system. At 26 a stem cell transplant and correct medication brought him back to life. But he still has symptoms, autoimmunity and relapses. Self taught musician, music has always been his therapy. Welcome to our world
I agree, though if he uses his phone or a laptop, he'll need headphones. The audio on the tv wasn't great but it will be even worse on a laptop and abysmal on a phone. Even earbuds would do, though some proper over-ear headphones would be best.
I thought it was fine, not every reaction video has to be set up the same way. it felt more personal with out all the overlays and pip that most creators do. gj
It would be better if you could set yourself up so that we are watching your reaction rather than the back of your head. Ren has a lot of material which cuts deep.
I was going to say the same actually. Weird watching the back of his head and watching Ren on a tv screen. However, it was a lovely reaction of what we could see nevertheless Possibly going forward, just a suggestion not a criticism and to help your channel, maybe consider putting the video inside your reaction (not sure how other reactors do it tbh) but that works really well bc we get to have good visuals/audio plus get to see your face throughout) 😊. Either way, subbing for more ❤
Renegades will not only watch the whole 9 minutes, we'll watch 100s of people watch it over and over ... and over. Welcome to the Rabbithole, Alice!💜
This song has already changed more peoples lives for the better than any other piece of music ever written.
Ren "Gill". According to Ren from his interview on the Charismatic Voice TH-cam channel, this is a one take audio and the video was spliced together from 4 different takes. And yes, it's live.
Welcome.....at last. Keep on down the Renhole and your subs will go up!
It is live.
I see that many of my fellow RENegades have commented and let you know you're not an idiot. It is live, there's a Lav mic on his gown collar. While there are more than a few people like yourself that aren't really sure they want to hear this again for their own personal reasons, there are just as many of us that take time every day to see if someone new has ventured into the RENeverse and we're all a twitter with anticipation. Never EVER feel bad or apologize for having an emotional reaction to Ren. I still cry a little bit when he stands up. The world doesn't deserve Ren but man are we so very lucky to have him. I'm only one of many RENegades that are here for your journey of Ren, if you choose to embark on that journey. And if not, we're still here because of Ren and we love you.
Your not an idiot, it's live! The mic is clipped to his chest.
I had the opposite reaction. It was the most inspiring uplifting thing i had ever seen! This song saved my life!
New sub here from Arizona, I'm here for any and all Ren reactions. As a 54 year old music lover my whole life, Ren has reconfigured my mind for the better and REN-EWED my heart & soul by making me really hear music for the 1st time in my life! Thank you for the great reaction! 😁 what an amazing journey awaits you!
Thanks for subbing!
I understand you having an emotional reaction to this masterpiece and not wanting to see it again, but you aren't the only one that it affected on an emotional level. I would encourage you to watch reactions to Hi Ren, which many of us are addicted to. I must add 😅 So you can see the different ways it's affected people. Ren has been through a lot in his life and has a wisdom beyond his years which comes through in his brilliant music, but he also has a way with getting those feelings out of you so I would suggest to bear that in mind b4 you continue reacting to him. But if you do carry on, expect your channel to grow exponentially...there are many, many Renegades ❤ Subbed for more ❤
Rens life and story are every part of him that he shares with the world. The only thing greater than his talent is his great humanity.
Yes it is live - they picked the best of 4 takes. Good luck with your channel. Every Ren song is different, he doesn't stay in the one genre.
Most of Ren's songs are similarly honest and vulnerable. He's been through a lot, and tackles some taboo subjects: in my opinion he does it in a way that is mostly very positive. If you would like to hear more of Ren's music but stick to more positive songs, there are a few that spring to mind... Ren busking covers with his former band, the Big Push's original song It's Alright; Ren's songs Ready for you, Power, the Love Music series (especially parts 1-3), Uninvited, his retake of Back on 74.
The fact people don't think some of Ren's performances are live, or say there are cuts when they're actually one takes is a testament to just how good Ren is. Don't expect anything with Ren, I sometimes thinks he takes it as a personal challenge to defy expectations.
Sending ❤ I don't know you but I can see how deeply you related to Ren's story. He has scores if not hundreds of other songs to listen to, in all sorts of genres, some deep like this but many are fun. Ren is a lovely human being and well worth following. His "One Million Subscribers: Defining Success" video shows the kind of person he his. Thank you so much for your heartfelt reaction. Subscribed.
This is live! He has a lav mic on his collar and his guitar is plugged into a pack he wears under his clothes with a separate mic inside the guitar
Live recording done in 1 take with different camera angles. They did 4 takes before being asked to leave and they chose the best one
Welcome to the Renegade Nation. You are about to be blessed with the beautiful and splendor that is REN GILL.
I agree that it hurt to listen to Hi Ren, still do after 1000+ times. But it also gives me strength and hope, it helps me dance.
Same with me, I’ve probably seen this 300+ times.
Hi Mike, welcome to the Ren community where you'll be supported with ❤.
You alluded to your experience while reacting; we all appreciate you being brave enough to put it out here.
I hope you'll find what many others including myself have, i.e., Ren and his art is a beacon of light that soothes and heals even when the most challenging topics are highlighted.
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Mics visible on neckline of hospital gown. Just under guitar strap
This was a live performance/one take.
Welcome to the Ren rabbit hole! Don't worry ure in Great company. Thoroughly enjoyed, new sub, thank you!
Nice reaction. Please check out some positive Ren too - back on 74, losing it and love music 1,2,3 and 4. All Rens songs are relatable and honest. I think you'll like them. Subbed and ready for more!❤ lots of love from a New Zealand RENegade 🇳🇿
I just saw your Hi Ren reaction, and put this journal entry of Ren's as my comment to that reaction.
~~~~~~jAN 01, 202~~rEN~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Up until I was 9 years old, I would intermittently hear a voice in my head that was not my own. The voice was distinctly different to mine, and always negative. It would self criticize or urge me to do things I knew to be morally wrong. The most peculiar thing about the voice was that it took no effort on my behalf to produce. My own thoughts always felt like there was a process that required effort to bring them to the forefront of my mind, this voice appeared as though it was spoken by another. The sentences felt predetermined like they had already been constructed.
I remember very vividly at 9 years old, becoming very frustrated with the voice. I stood in my back yard, internally screaming at the voice to be silent again and again, and it did. In a flash there was silence, to the point where my head felt like an empty room. I wasn't used to the quiet and that voice never returned. It almost felt lonely in my head.
When I got older I had intermittent bouts with auditory hallucinations where I would hear perfect symphonies, usually at night when drifting off to sleep. They were so clear that they sounded like they were emanating from a radio in the corner of my room. I knew they weren't there, but for some reason they never came with the feeling of fear. I also recall sitting on a bus at the age of 15, and hearing the sound of a crowded room, with about 100 voices chattering away, I was the only person apart from the driver on the bus.
These experiences were always very brief, and few and far between.
My last hallucination was during an intense bout of psychosis in 2015, and was my first visual hallucination. I was walking down a pavement after jumping out my mums car in a crossroads in a moment of frustration and distress with my condition. I was trying to run from myself. What appeared to be a homeless man with a dark complexion approached me, and asked me what was wrong. I explained that I had been sick most my life, and I wasn't sure I had the strength to continue. He looked at me, and smiled and told me 'everything is going to be okay in the end Ren.' I had not told him my name. There was something so overpoweringly sincere about this very simple message, which brought with it an overwhelming feeling of inner peace, and in a flash, he vanished.
My rational brain always linked these experiences to what the doctors have told me, that there are parts of my brain compromised by the autoimmunity in my body. That the myelin sheaths surrounding the complex electrical system that conduct my thoughts were damaged and compromised, causing these lucid experiences that I knew did not exist inside the physical world.
The part of me that edges away from logical and rational thought always attributed these thoughts to some kind of otherworldly intervention, that made my thoughts the battleground of some spiritual tug of war.
For a long time I never really acknowledged this part of myself, for with it brought the danger and stigma of sounding like a crazy person.
I decided with my latest release, to the best of my ability, to capture and express this chess match of thought.
Hi Ren comes out in just over 24 hours.
I can't wait for you all to hear it.
Yeah it was tough. It's real sad but here's to finding the hope.
He doesn't chase numbers, but he did have the #1 album in the UK with "Sick Boi."
Yeah he might not but the Renegades do, and come together to make sure he succeeds 🥰
Ren❤❤❤❤
#Ren ❤❤
Welcome to Ren,enjoy the ride ❤❤❤
Donna! ❤
@ 👋👋Hi Donna
Good reaction🩵
Ren Hill😂😂😂😂😂 You’ll know his real name soon and will never forget it
Ren Gill.
@@rog2224yea I know what his name is
@@timbrown6715you may know it but you didn’t seem to hear because the reactor said Gill not Hill.
@@Punatik you may know it but u apparently didn’t see what is thumbnail originally said.
I hope you’ll do a lot more Ren. I just subscribed. Appreciate your honest reaction.
Thanks for the sub!
REN is a great artist you should check out some other music from him. Nice to see your face Mike 😊
Basically it works like this with Ren:
What genre is Ren? Yes.
Does he do _______ ? Yes.
Basically, if you ask the RENegades (your viewers) to suggest a song just say what you would like to hear! 😁
Rap: The Hunger
EDM: Listing It
Piano: Mackay
Storytelling: The Of Jenny & Screech
Cover tune: I Shot the Sheriff
By the way, that's only 1 suggestion from each category I listed. His catalog is incredibly diverse and it runs deep.
@@nickibridges2898 EDM: Losing It?
@daphneparkin6869 Losing It is Ren rapping over an EDM (electronic dance music) beat by Fisher.
Great reaction! Ren will always surprise you.
If you rewind a little, after pausing, you won't miss anything. :)
P.S. This is absolutely live! Recorded live, in one take! He has a lapel mic, there are also camera mics, on multiple cameras and there's also an overhead mic.
Btw, "ideally" it would be terrible if there wasn't that alternative voice, much as we may hate it. That's pretty much the point of the song. :)
Great react! Can’t wait for the next ren react!
... And nice reaction. Welcome to the New RENaissance....
My take is that it "hurts" everyone, on different pain levels. Only Perfect ppl are unaffected by a Critical Half, but I don't know anyone like that.
But, avoid hiding from Painfulness. No Progress or Growth is made from a position of Comfort and The Familiar. Ren's point, IMO, is that the struggle between Hope and Cynicism, produces Meaningful Progress, and that fighting to "Defeat" that Darker aspect of ourselves, can only cause Greater Suffering. 2 sides of the same Coin, which is U....
Mic is clipped to his shirt . Live
"Ideally, that wouldn't be a part of you..."
There ARE people who don't have that questioning, challenging, derisive self-criticising side of themselves. One just got elected to the White House, and we had one as Prime Minister of the UK not so long ago. We just shouldn't let that part of us rule us as individuals - nor let anybody WITHOUT that part of themselves rule us as nations
It is live
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So... Live-ish. This is take 3 of four takes they did. He's wearing a lapel mic if you look closely, and the room is set up for recording. It's a beautiful piece of art. As is your reaction, I very much enjoyed it. Check out some other Ren stuff, there is a lot of good stuff, none as heartbreaking as this. I think maybe musicians resonate with this more than sane people.
I'd say there are several as or more heartbreaking than this.
It's not "live-ish" ffs! What are you talking about? All 4 takes were recorded live, in single takes, with multiple cameras. Ren chose the third take.
I also concur with the other person posting. Just of the top of my head I's say The Tales, Suicide and For Joe are easily more heartbreaking. I'd probably include Mackay, Depression, Crutch and Money Game 3 too. If I took the time I'm sure I could come up with several more.
Hi Ren actually contains some humour and self-deprecation and the overall message is pretty hopeful. In fact I'd say that it's the hope and positivity that really end up pulling on the heartstrings, despite the darker notes.
You'd be best to face the camera like looking on your phone rather than looking away,because we can't really see your reaction...just a bit of constructive criticism for your future in reacting .. anyway welcome to the Roller coaster ride that is Ren.
I appreciate the feedback. I’m going to try to upgrade the quality but I’m just getting started at doing content. Need to upgrade my equipment more than anything. Thanks and keep watching!
Ren's willingness to be si vulnerable and authentic with us makes him the voice for the voiceless. He speaks for the millions if peopke who have gone missing from life due to chronic mental and physical illness. Ren is adhd and had occasional hallucinations even as a young child but became very sick at 19. Midiagnised and given the wrong medication for seven years bedridden until finally diagnosed with Lyme disease. In those years the disease damaged his brain, body and immune system. At 26 a stem cell transplant and correct medication brought him back to life. But he still has symptoms, autoimmunity and relapses. Self taught musician, music has always been his therapy. Welcome to our world
I agree, though if he uses his phone or a laptop, he'll need headphones. The audio on the tv wasn't great but it will be even worse on a laptop and abysmal on a phone. Even earbuds would do, though some proper over-ear headphones would be best.
I thought it was fine, not every reaction video has to be set up the same way. it felt more personal with out all the overlays and pip that most creators do. gj
It would be better if you could set yourself up so that we are watching your reaction rather than the back of your head. Ren has a lot of material which cuts deep.
I was going to say the same actually. Weird watching the back of his head and watching Ren on a tv screen.
However, it was a lovely reaction of what we could see nevertheless
Possibly going forward, just a suggestion not a criticism and to help your channel, maybe consider putting the video inside your reaction (not sure how other reactors do it tbh) but that works really well bc we get to have good visuals/audio plus get to see your face throughout) 😊. Either way, subbing for more ❤
Mike needs a Mike. It’s hard to understand you sometimes
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