65 year old man here and Ren is the only artist that has the ability to make me openly cry, not only tge first time of eatching but nrarly every time, He us a once in a lifetime creative i am delighyrd that you too have found him.
@@IanJones-hu7rn I have shed a few tears myself listing to some of the powerful messages in his music. He finds a way to make music that is very relatable to your life. Game changing:) Thanks for watching
GenX goth here and I found Ren almost 2 years ago. He's absolutely resurrected my love of music and I'm blissfully addicted! Appreciate you sharing the love on your channel ❣️🦇❣️🦇❣️
@@francesdoll4039 the first time I watched it I couldn’t speak for about 10 minutes. I felt like I had been punched in the gut. I felt like he was in my head.
I try to turn people on to Ren whenever possible so im loving this. Music used to be a massive part of my life but steadily other stuff needed my attention (bloody family n stuff😅) Hearing hi ren for the first time absolutely brought me back and i listen to him daily . Like another comment said he resurrected my love for music and i love him for it🇬🇧
Hey Battle I'm glad to see another Soldier had the same reaction as I did the first time I heard this song. I've shared this with every vet and service member I know, especially those of us that have deployed because I know almost all of us can relate and need to hear his monolog at the end
They did 4 takes and chose the best one, as they hadn't got permission to be there and the landlord threw them out. He does a live version of Hi Ren at an award show, that's also awesome
@@ceciliablackburn2827 that is crazy to think about. You would think that was a huge professional operation as good as the video is. But it was just a couple of artists making art in the down low😵
@ factually very incorrect. REN himself says he spliced the video together from the multiple takes they did. 3 cameras not four. They lift the camera from its stand to do the hand held footage towards the end. The audio is indeed one complete take.
@declanmoore9005 so you were behind Sam filming yet you can’t see this video is spliced from multiple takes? All anyone need do is actually watch the footage for the many many discrepancies that show different takes used.
@@daphneparkin6869 nice to meet you fellow Renegade:) If more people knew about Ren he would probably be one of the most popular artists in the world;)
@@ketchum.micole my channel has been around for a couple years now, and I have a lot of different content, but I am just getting into some music content and Ren is the inspiration for that:)
@@janettapohlman7711 here they come! It looks like I might do more Ren songs than I originally intended:) Make sure to subscribe for all kinds of other content on my channel;)
@sgtshow9370 Already did, took a whole 2 seconds to decide. Thought you might want to know, She Sells Sea Shells is also a popular Eminem song, so you have an almost double scolding of the self happening there. Rhyme or Reason is another. It is great to have you with us through Ren's Journey.❤
Hello and welcome to the RENiverse, Sargeant Show. Let me introduce you to... Ren Gill, he is a 34 year old Welsh native (Wales from the United Kingdom, specifically from the Island of Anglesey off the northwestern coast of Wales) and currently resides in Brighton, England (a southern English Channel beach town with an insanely active busking [live street performing] scene). He has been performing since he was 12 years old. He is entirely self-trained. He speaks native Welsh, English, French, and I do believe a bit of Italian, IIRC? He is exceptional at the guitar, piano, and vocalisation. He is a totally independent artist who has no record label to represent him or, more importantly, control him. He is a rapper, a multi-instrumentalist, a producer, a singer-songwriter, a composer, and truly the definition of genre-less. He can do any genre, produce any sound or beat, and he can do it all for nothing. No song is like another, no beat is the same, no way to judge anything based on what each song is. Again, it must be repeated: he is SELF-trained and has had very little formal training for his music or productions. Everything Ren does is intentional. Every aspect of every piece is thoroughly scrutinized, studied, considered, composed, and dismantled before anything comes out and that perfection comes through during recording or filming. He is a Master of live one takes and his team is one of the best in the world, despite how small, even tiny or non-existent, his budgets are. Almost all the money he makes either goes to his ongoing Lyme Disease treatments (of which his medications cost literally thousands of quids/dollars) or to the projects he has in mind. I will state that Ren is not religious. He is spiritually agnostic, though does come from a Catholic background. He considers religion important to at least acknowledge and utilise as part of his imagery because of its representation within humanity. Ren is a funny guy. There is humour in literally everything he makes, even his most serious pieces. Keep that in mind. He looks at life like a glass half full, not half empty. At the age of 19, he contracted Lyme Disease from a tick bite he received while on a trip with his friends. He was misdiagnosed with depression, bipolar disorder, and chronic fatigue syndrome, which led to severe psychosis, for several years until he was properly diagnosed by a Swiss physician. Due to not receiving the appropriate treatment for Lyme Disease within the very short time frame after contraction, the disease has ravaged his body and mind, causing permanent brain damage, severe issues with digestion, sleep, nerves, and various other health problems. It caused him horrendous, chronic, violent pain to the point of being bedridden for years. Music is the reason he has survived. He had originally signed to Sony Records prior to contracting the disease, then when his condition became severe, he lapsed in his ability to complete his contract and both Sony and Ren agreed to end his contract. He has been independent ever since. I'd like to provide some cultural context for this artist from another extremely talented artist: This is what the Irish folk rock artist Sinead O’Connor posted on social media after watching Hi Ren: “Holy motherfuckin SHIT! Someone just showed me this at the weekend. This Archangel from like, twelfth heaven or somewhere, has only gone and made the entire history of songwriting and performing look like a three year old's birthday party at Burger King. Every song and or artist in history even Willie Dixon, Chuck Berry, The Beatles, NWA, Ice Cube, and even Bob Dylan, is officially relegated to class B. As are every actor in history or legend: living or dead, male or female. We all are now defunct." Posted on May 17th, 2023, 2 months before self-deletion in July 2023. Another massive compliment to Ren was when Andrew Lloyd Webber, one of the most creative minds of the last 200 years, finally saw Money Game Part 3 and stated on Instagram: "@RenMakesMusic is one of the most unique songwriters and storytellers I've seen in recent times. Hope to see this album at number one -ALW" Several other massive creatives have expressed their appreciation, experiences, and joy for Ren's music: Tom Hardy (major hollywood actor and one of Ren's favorite actors), Robbie Williams (fellow musician and Brit), Simon Jones (fellow musician and bassist for the Verve), Russell Crowe (major hollywood actor and an impassioned activist like Ren), Amanda Palmer (major hollywood actress). I recommend watching Sick Boi, Troubles, and the 'Chapters' from his RenMakesStuff (BTS channel for Ren) for a much deeper comprehension of his journey. Hi Ren was recorded live in the basement of an apartment building in Brighton, England. It was literally a crew of five people, cost 50 quid (~$62) to make, and the audio is entirely one take. The video is spliced across four one takes. It is recorded live with a lavalier lapel microphone, a portable guitar amp and recording device, three cameras, and Ren's laptop. He rehearsed this piece literally thousands of times before he even recorded the music video to provide certainty that he would get the guitar notes perfectly and his delivery as perfect as possible. This piece is a very personal one for Ren and was the first time in his musicianship to properly acknowledge his ailment, his journey, and his issues musically. He has hinted at it in all of his previous works prior to it, but this was the first time it was out in the open, purposefully. The 'Pig' from the beginning is an essential symbol in the RENiverse and appears in many, if not most, of his other music videos and media. It represents the corrupted and abused systems of the world that take and take and take and never give back to the people they are supposed to support: medicine, music, finances, trade, commerce, government, etc… There are actually four characters in this piece: the yodeller at the beginning and end (representing a call to aspirations), self (the calm and soft one on the 'right'), doubt (the 'evil' one on the 'left'), and hope (the one in the 'centre' near the end of the piece). The written poetry at the end of the piece is a very simplified summary of his real journey and represents his most primary belief system. Hi Ren is a continuation of Sick Boi, which is recorded live (though not a one take) in the same basement a few weeks prior to Hi Ren. It was also produced for practically no money and it represents his feelings on commoditization, greed, the healthcare industry, and the music industry in a generalised yet very specific manner. Hi Ren has received multiple nominations or wins for awards, has over 40 million views, and he has several million followers worldwide. He has other videos and songs with multiple awards, especially Money Game Part 3 of the Money Game trilogy, which has won several dozen awards. Ren had the #1 Album (Sick Boi) in the UK in 2024 and reached the Billboard Top 200, beating out Drake and Rick Astley, two of the biggest names in music, for nearly 3 weeks straight with virtually no airplay or any of the traditional methods of commercialised music. Just through sheer community and streaming, Ren beat out two of his inspirations in his home country. That's incredibly impressive. A fellow RENegade really summed up the experience of Ren in a, imo, perfect way. From KMac70-Rex on TH-cam: "You are among the special ones whose life has been profoundly changed-there's no going back. While many reactors recognize Ren as a remarkable artist, for some, he’s just one of many they react to before moving on. But for others, Ren's music resonates on a much deeper, profoundly intimate level. His songs feel like conversations with a close friend-raw, honest, and cathartic. It’s this rare ability to touch the core of human experience that makes his artistry so impactful. Ren's willingness to bare his soul fosters an authentic connection, allowing us to relate to his music on a deeply personal level. Through his lyrics, he captures the nuances of life in ways that make us feel seen, understood, and, most importantly, not alone." There is life before Ren and then there is life after Ren. Welcome to your life after Ren. Have fun! Welcome to the RENegades and the RENiverse. Much peace and love to you. ^^
@@sgtshow9370 Thank you so much Sargeant! I appreciate that. I always try to make sure that people have a deeper understanding of the genius and character of Ren. I'll be posting more breakdowns on your other reactions as well. Also, thank you for your service and your sacrifice Sir. Very much appreciated.
It's the era of the independent artists. Better music from humble artists. I no longer listen to main stream artists. They're just not in the same league
@@ceciliablackburn2827 I’m with you. Independent artists seem to keep so much more of themselves and consistently put out quality music instead of forcing out a bunch of overproduced crap.
Hey man great reaction. Question though. Have you reacted to a video called HOPE by the artist NF. It’s a real masterpiece from beginning to end. If you like ren you will love NF.
@@michaelmccreary3370 😂 No I’m not much on Broadway music yet, but I’m open to the idea;) I am a huge fan of good tunes, and I’m Sgt Show…hence the name:)
I agree with you completely. That goes for many of his pieces, because they are all around theatre, art, performances. The visuals are essential for some like 'The Tales of Jenny and Screech' and 'Crutch' and of course the Money Game trilogy. Ren's acting and the ability to draw you in is so important.
@@catherinewiseman3997 some of his videos are straight masterpieces. Works of art that take the music to a whole different level;) Thanks for subbing:)
@@sgtshow9370 absolutely agree. Some of Ren's music like Murder and Chalk outlines are great with or without the video but Hi Ren, Jenny and Screech and Money Game are much better with video. Great Reaction by the way 😊
65 year old man here and Ren is the only artist that has the ability to make me openly cry, not only tge first time of eatching but nrarly every time,
He us a once in a lifetime creative i am delighyrd that you too have found him.
@@IanJones-hu7rn I have shed a few tears myself listing to some of the powerful messages in his music. He finds a way to make music that is very relatable to your life. Game changing:) Thanks for watching
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Subbed for more Ren!
Thank you for supporting Ren and showing him to your viewers. Everyone needs Ren in their life.
@@majbrat I will be doing several more songs before I move to another artist:) Thanks for watching;)
GenX goth here and I found Ren almost 2 years ago. He's absolutely resurrected my love of music and I'm blissfully addicted! Appreciate you sharing the love on your channel ❣️🦇❣️🦇❣️
@@kt_kroovy1031 from 65 year old dudes to GenX goths…he finds a way to resonate with all kinds of people.
Same here ren got me back in my studio 💚🙏
@@anatolatonal that’s awesome to hear. Maybe you will be on Sgt Show Tunes someday:)
Love that this is the song that opened so many doors for him. And it spoke to so many people.🎉❤
@@francesdoll4039 the first time I watched it I couldn’t speak for about 10 minutes. I felt like I had been punched in the gut. I felt like he was in my head.
@sgtshow9370 i didn't breathe through the devil's rant.
@@francesdoll4039 I know right? One of the most intense and awesome sections of music I have ever heard:)
I try to turn people on to Ren whenever possible so im loving this. Music used to be a massive part of my life but steadily other stuff needed my attention (bloody family n stuff😅) Hearing hi ren for the first time absolutely brought me back and i listen to him daily . Like another comment said he resurrected my love for music and i love him for it🇬🇧
@@Heyboo66 this was the first Ren song I found, but after finding a couple more I realized my love of music just changed…for the better:)
Yes i was not doing what my soul needs from me for years.... ren is the one who Brought me back in the Studio 💚🙏
@@anatolatonal keep at it!
Hey Battle I'm glad to see another Soldier had the same reaction as I did the first time I heard this song. I've shared this with every vet and service member I know, especially those of us that have deployed because I know almost all of us can relate and need to hear his monolog at the end
@@ravenhawke5 it’s one of the songs that is so powerful it can make things happen;)
@sgtshow9370 I know it has for me. I'm back to making music, and now I'm back in school in an audio engineering and music production program
They did 4 takes and chose the best one, as they hadn't got permission to be there and the landlord threw them out.
He does a live version of Hi Ren at an award show, that's also awesome
@@ceciliablackburn2827 that is crazy to think about. You would think that was a huge professional operation as good as the video is. But it was just a couple of artists making art in the down low😵
Almost. They did four takes, used the audio from one then spliced the video together from the 4 takes plus additional hand held footage.
@ factually very incorrect. REN himself says he spliced the video together from the multiple takes they did. 3 cameras not four. They lift the camera from its stand to do the hand held footage towards the end. The audio is indeed one complete take.
@declanmoore9005 so you were behind Sam filming yet you can’t see this video is spliced from multiple takes? All anyone need do is actually watch the footage for the many many discrepancies that show different takes used.
@ where to start. Gown length, shoulder straps, hand placement, mic placement, mic appearing and disappearing to name a few. Just watch.
Renegade here, thank you for loving Ren’s music like we do. Subbed and will watch more of your Ren reactions ❤
Thank you for the sub. I have been reacting to some other artists, but Ren is by far the most popular:)
Renegade here with thanks for spreading the word. :)
@@daphneparkin6869 nice to meet you fellow Renegade:) If more people knew about Ren he would probably be one of the most popular artists in the world;)
@@daphneparkin6869 don’t forget to subscribe for some of my other content that you may enjoy:)
Thank you for starting this channel for Ren.
@@ketchum.micole my channel has been around for a couple years now, and I have a lot of different content, but I am just getting into some music content and Ren is the inspiration for that:)
❤ Thank you ❤ Love that you started with Ren! ❤ He is incredible in every way!❤ Much Love ❤
@@ChristaEnrietta thank you for watching. REN was an easy pick to start with as he has changed the way I look at music:)
I see the other Renegades are landing. Thank you so much Sgt! I'm here for the party. LFG!!! 😊❤
@@janettapohlman7711 here they come! It looks like I might do more Ren songs than I originally intended:) Make sure to subscribe for all kinds of other content on my channel;)
@sgtshow9370 Already did, took a whole 2 seconds to decide. Thought you might want to know, She Sells Sea Shells is also a popular Eminem song, so you have an almost double scolding of the self happening there. Rhyme or Reason is another. It is great to have you with us through Ren's Journey.❤
@@janettapohlman7711 thank you for the recommendations:) you sound like you know your stuff;)
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@@belindamelville2270 he changed my life for the better! I love how music can do that;)
Ren actually believed he was possessed by a demon when he was in the depths of his psychosis.
He does seem possessed sometimes with his mad flow and inspired lyrics;)
good day, sir! ✌️😀
@@zelenozubi and to you!
Hello and welcome to the RENiverse, Sargeant Show.
Let me introduce you to... Ren Gill, he is a 34 year old Welsh native (Wales from the United Kingdom, specifically from the Island of Anglesey off the northwestern coast of Wales) and currently resides in Brighton, England (a southern English Channel beach town with an insanely active busking [live street performing] scene). He has been performing since he was 12 years old.
He is entirely self-trained. He speaks native Welsh, English, French, and I do believe a bit of Italian, IIRC? He is exceptional at the guitar, piano, and vocalisation. He is a totally independent artist who has no record label to represent him or, more importantly, control him. He is a rapper, a multi-instrumentalist, a producer, a singer-songwriter, a composer, and truly the definition of genre-less. He can do any genre, produce any sound or beat, and he can do it all for nothing. No song is like another, no beat is the same, no way to judge anything based on what each song is. Again, it must be repeated: he is SELF-trained and has had very little formal training for his music or productions.
Everything Ren does is intentional. Every aspect of every piece is thoroughly scrutinized, studied, considered, composed, and dismantled before anything comes out and that perfection comes through during recording or filming. He is a Master of live one takes and his team is one of the best in the world, despite how small, even tiny or non-existent, his budgets are.
Almost all the money he makes either goes to his ongoing Lyme Disease treatments (of which his medications cost literally thousands of quids/dollars) or to the projects he has in mind.
I will state that Ren is not religious. He is spiritually agnostic, though does come from a Catholic background. He considers religion important to at least acknowledge and utilise as part of his imagery because of its representation within humanity.
Ren is a funny guy. There is humour in literally everything he makes, even his most serious pieces. Keep that in mind. He looks at life like a glass half full, not half empty.
At the age of 19, he contracted Lyme Disease from a tick bite he received while on a trip with his friends. He was misdiagnosed with depression, bipolar disorder, and chronic fatigue syndrome, which led to severe psychosis, for several years until he was properly diagnosed by a Swiss physician. Due to not receiving the appropriate treatment for Lyme Disease within the very short time frame after contraction, the disease has ravaged his body and mind, causing permanent brain damage, severe issues with digestion, sleep, nerves, and various other health problems. It caused him horrendous, chronic, violent pain to the point of being bedridden for years. Music is the reason he has survived.
He had originally signed to Sony Records prior to contracting the disease, then when his condition became severe, he lapsed in his ability to complete his contract and both Sony and Ren agreed to end his contract. He has been independent ever since.
I'd like to provide some cultural context for this artist from another extremely talented artist:
This is what the Irish folk rock artist Sinead O’Connor posted on social media after watching Hi Ren: “Holy motherfuckin SHIT! Someone just showed me this at the weekend. This Archangel from like, twelfth heaven or somewhere, has only gone and made the entire history of songwriting and performing look like a three year old's birthday party at Burger King.
Every song and or artist in history even Willie Dixon, Chuck Berry, The Beatles, NWA, Ice Cube, and even Bob Dylan, is officially relegated to class B. As are every actor in history or legend: living or dead, male or female. We all are now defunct." Posted on May 17th, 2023, 2 months before self-deletion in July 2023.
Another massive compliment to Ren was when Andrew Lloyd Webber, one of the most creative minds of the last 200 years, finally saw Money Game Part 3 and stated on Instagram: "@RenMakesMusic is one of the most unique songwriters and storytellers I've seen in recent times. Hope to see this album at number one -ALW"
Several other massive creatives have expressed their appreciation, experiences, and joy for Ren's music: Tom Hardy (major hollywood actor and one of Ren's favorite actors), Robbie Williams (fellow musician and Brit), Simon Jones (fellow musician and bassist for the Verve), Russell Crowe (major hollywood actor and an impassioned activist like Ren), Amanda Palmer (major hollywood actress).
I recommend watching Sick Boi, Troubles, and the 'Chapters' from his RenMakesStuff (BTS channel for Ren) for a much deeper comprehension of his journey.
Hi Ren was recorded live in the basement of an apartment building in Brighton, England. It was literally a crew of five people, cost 50 quid (~$62) to make, and the audio is entirely one take. The video is spliced across four one takes. It is recorded live with a lavalier lapel microphone, a portable guitar amp and recording device, three cameras, and Ren's laptop. He rehearsed this piece literally thousands of times before he even recorded the music video to provide certainty that he would get the guitar notes perfectly and his delivery as perfect as possible.
This piece is a very personal one for Ren and was the first time in his musicianship to properly acknowledge his ailment, his journey, and his issues musically. He has hinted at it in all of his previous works prior to it, but this was the first time it was out in the open, purposefully.
The 'Pig' from the beginning is an essential symbol in the RENiverse and appears in many, if not most, of his other music videos and media. It represents the corrupted and abused systems of the world that take and take and take and never give back to the people they are supposed to support: medicine, music, finances, trade, commerce, government, etc…
There are actually four characters in this piece: the yodeller at the beginning and end (representing a call to aspirations), self (the calm and soft one on the 'right'), doubt (the 'evil' one on the 'left'), and hope (the one in the 'centre' near the end of the piece).
The written poetry at the end of the piece is a very simplified summary of his real journey and represents his most primary belief system.
Hi Ren is a continuation of Sick Boi, which is recorded live (though not a one take) in the same basement a few weeks prior to Hi Ren. It was also produced for practically no money and it represents his feelings on commoditization, greed, the healthcare industry, and the music industry in a generalised yet very specific manner.
Hi Ren has received multiple nominations or wins for awards, has over 40 million views, and he has several million followers worldwide. He has other videos and songs with multiple awards, especially Money Game Part 3 of the Money Game trilogy, which has won several dozen awards.
Ren had the #1 Album (Sick Boi) in the UK in 2024 and reached the Billboard Top 200, beating out Drake and Rick Astley, two of the biggest names in music, for nearly 3 weeks straight with virtually no airplay or any of the traditional methods of commercialised music. Just through sheer community and streaming, Ren beat out two of his inspirations in his home country. That's incredibly impressive.
A fellow RENegade really summed up the experience of Ren in a, imo, perfect way. From KMac70-Rex on TH-cam:
"You are among the special ones whose life has been profoundly changed-there's no going back. While many reactors recognize Ren as a remarkable artist, for some, he’s just one of many they react to before moving on. But for others, Ren's music resonates on a much deeper, profoundly intimate level.
His songs feel like conversations with a close friend-raw, honest, and cathartic. It’s this rare ability to touch the core of human experience that makes his artistry so impactful. Ren's willingness to bare his soul fosters an authentic connection, allowing us to relate to his music on a deeply personal level. Through his lyrics, he captures the nuances of life in ways that make us feel seen, understood, and, most importantly, not alone."
There is life before Ren and then there is life after Ren. Welcome to your life after Ren.
Have fun! Welcome to the RENegades and the RENiverse. Much peace and love to you. ^^
This is the most detailed and informative TH-cam comment I have ever seen!!! Thank you for sharing:) I learned a lot;)
@@sgtshow9370 Thank you so much Sargeant! I appreciate that. I always try to make sure that people have a deeper understanding of the genius and character of Ren.
I'll be posting more breakdowns on your other reactions as well.
Also, thank you for your service and your sacrifice Sir. Very much appreciated.
It's the era of the independent artists.
Better music from humble artists.
I no longer listen to main stream artists. They're just not in the same league
@@ceciliablackburn2827 I’m with you. Independent artists seem to keep so much more of themselves and consistently put out quality music instead of forcing out a bunch of overproduced crap.
Hey man great reaction. Question though. Have you reacted to a video called HOPE by the artist NF. It’s a real masterpiece from beginning to end. If you like ren you will love NF.
@@troyfraser2138 I’ve never heard of NF, but I’ll tell you what: subscribe and I will put him on the list;) Thanks for watching:)
With a title like sgt show tunes I thought you were going be looking at Ren from a Broadway perspective😅.
@@michaelmccreary3370 😂 No I’m not much on Broadway music yet, but I’m open to the idea;) I am a huge fan of good tunes, and I’m Sgt Show…hence the name:)
I don't think this song would have had the same impact with out the video
I agree with you completely. That goes for many of his pieces, because they are all around theatre, art, performances. The visuals are essential for some like 'The Tales of Jenny and Screech' and 'Crutch' and of course the Money Game trilogy. Ren's acting and the ability to draw you in is so important.
@@catherinewiseman3997 some of his videos are straight masterpieces. Works of art that take the music to a whole different level;) Thanks for subbing:)
@@Dstinii You hit the nail on the head. He and Samuel are damn good at it;)
@@sgtshow9370 absolutely agree. Some of Ren's music like Murder and Chalk outlines are great with or without the video but Hi Ren, Jenny and Screech and Money Game are much better with video. Great Reaction by the way 😊
@ thank you:)
Correction: Ren is not "new", I believe his oldest video on TH-cam is live version of Freckled Angels from 2011.
Agreed. He has been doing this for a minute, but I only found him about 8 months ago, so he is new to me:)
the AI intro is probably best left out, it ads no benefit
Thanks for the feedback. I’m a small time TH-camr so just trying to build some brand awareness:)