Hi mate, I heard this for the first time on Friday... I've been sending it to friends to check out... I have been watching it all weekend... I don't exactly know why, but I'm transfixed by the artistry, and complete surrender you put into this idea. I'm not some young kid who hasn't heard much music. I'm a 54 year old guy, born in Wigan, lived in Australia most of my life, and now live in Arkansas. I've been music obsessive my whole life... and followed that path my whole life, recorded performed and all that stuff. This is a stunning piece of work. You and your camera guy created something brilliant and timeless. It speaks directly to the spiritual war we're in. The balance of seriousness and humour. This is fkng brilliant mate. Congratulations .... I wish I had done this Thanks mate, Mark
We love you Ren. I'm on a bender of seeing people experience this for the first time so I can relive it again and again. I even wrote you an email. I hope you are well, and this finds you to let you know that you already accomplished your goal, you've left a mark on me for sure. I hope the treatment in Canada is helping and you are feeling well. Love from the USA.
That is indeed a beautiful description. And so true. I discovered him with this song about 24 hours ago, listened to everything else, and aside for sleeping I've been unable to do anything else than watching people react to it, it clawed itself so deep in my soul and I'm beyond addicted. I really feel like it's going to change music forever, in the era of social media and rising mental health awareness, we ALL need this.
Most perfect description I've heard! @Lady Darkness I'm all of about 24hrs ahead of you and still diving deep. Don't think we'll been getting off this ride anytime soon either. 😊
And for any atheists out there I love ya it's not a god or devil thing think of it a light and dark as he says or positive and negative....it all works regardless of your philosophy of life IMO
Raw pain. Raw vulnerability. Raw honesty. Raw courage. Yes, THIS is what living with Psychosis is like on the inside. Aside from his undoubted and multiple talents, I think Ren has achieved, with one song, what 50+ years of 'community education to destigmatize mental health issues' has utterly failed to do. We're engaged, identify, empathise and CARE. This deserves MULTIPLE Awards.
I feel in my bones, that all uf us are witnessing something amazing here with the rise of Ren. The support for him is amazing, people relate immensely to his lyrics and they are supporting each other. Feels like he has drawn out the hurt and suffering people who have been in hiding, too scared to speak up. He gives us a voice 🖤🖤🖤
yeah I agree he's the closest thing to some kind of actual musical genius we've had since - I dunno - Dylan? Hate to use that old comparison but seems like he is the 'one' so to speak
I know this might not mean much to some but he is a centrist as well "The truly revolutionary act is to be in the middle and being Empathetic to the person that offends you" -Ren Probably one of my favorite things he has said!
So true I had never opened up about my lifetime autoimmune disease until Ren gave it voice. Had kept real life for me in hiding only speaking of times when my body had allowed me to live about 2/3 years then an illness would kick it all off again no periods of remission since 1991 I feel every word. I thank him for being my scream.
Ren has said that if any reactor’s get a copyright strike, just appeal and it’ll be approved. He *wants* people reacting and sharing his art to help reach wider and newer audiences. And wants to give back to you all by allowing you all to monetize your reaction videos ❤
Here is a little bit about his background, in case you don't know already. I gathered it from an old newspaper interview and Ren's livestreams and posts where he discussed his condition. His full name is Ren Eryn Gill. Ren pursued a career in music from an early age. In 2009, while studying music performance at Bath Spa University, he began to experience health issues and was struggling to attend his lectures. In 2010, he was signed by Sony Records and was working on an album when his health deteriorated to the point where he was unable to continue and subsequently dropped by Sony. His illness often kept him in bed for up to 23 hours daily. Ren was initially diagnosed with depression, bipolar disorder, and chronic fatigue syndrome. It would take seven years before a doctor in Belgium finally correctly diagnosed Ren with autoimmunity, Lyme disease, and resulting damage to the brain, organs, and joints. Ren eventually underwent stem cell therapy in the United States, which improved his health, but it has not been a cure. He is currently in Canada for more treatments, including surgeries, and will have to be there for at least six months. Ren's Canadian doctor discovered that Ren also developed a condition called Mast Cell Activation Disorder, which has affected the myelin sheath in his brain, thyroid, adrenals, and bones. Ren stated: "It's a lot to wrap my head around having to be away from friends, family, and a successful career, and almost feels like a total juxtaposition to the fact that my music is blowing up right now and spreading to all corners of the world, but that's life, we take the good with the bad." Let's keep supporting Ren and not pull a "Sony" on him as he undergoes his treatment. Check out his channel, listen to some of his earlier work, like and comment on his performances, and let's lift Ren's spirits. If you are a believer, pray for him. Ren is an artist with something to say to this generation, and his work is needed in these troubling times. Here is the link to Ren’s GoFundMe page to raise money for his current treatment. www.gofundme.com/f/ren-get-better-from-lyme-disease-and-autoimmunity
If you check out Jonathan Hiller's (Filmmaker Reacts) reaction to Hi Ren, in the comments you'll see Samuel Perry-Falvey who filmed it, clarify how they did it. A combination of 2 takes with edits obviously, with sound recorded live.
@@hmo_mackey Hey thanks for dropping that. I found it and if I am understanding him correctly, the musical performance is all “one take” and the closeup at the end soliloquy is a separate take.
This is something special. Not once has there ever been a new song I loved so much that I waited for someone else to request it. But I knew someone would request you do this. Your reaction was PRICELESS. Duality, this was about duality, finding the balance between your shadow and your light. Since I fought my anxiety that first time I went to see H Mack. I have slowly started to realize it's a balance. We all win and we all lose. No ones perfect. What drives ppl with anxiety so crazy is we try and control everything and make a plan B, C, and D. Catastrophizing... we end up willing our fears into existence. Great reaction, Nick.
"Willing our fears into existence". What a great way of putting it. For me fear is often linked to failure and the way it makes me feel. So I don't try to win because I'm too afraid to lose. Don't try to push against the world because I'm afraid of it pushing back. Don't try to be visible because I'm afraid of how people will see me. I know all that is just the internal dark voice speaking but it has been powerful. "It was never really a battle for me to win" hit me so hard. The realisation after all these years that I, that people, win not by always winning all our battles but by keeping on fighting them.
Ren was misdiagnosed for many years he had Lymes but was told it was in his head,so wrongly drugged . Ren has other music films, Sick Boi, the Trilogy Jenny & Screech, money ,chalk outlines and a long career with a band The Big Push it’s a decade long career to check out.
@@philsilverthorn Could not have dais it any better, and I couldn't agree more. If you try and remain invisible those walls you've built up around you close in and the space you feel free in becomes smaller and smaller. One of my favorite quotes is by Albert Camus "Life is to be lived to the point of tears.", that's what I shoot for everyday. Somedays I do, somedays I don't... but life is in the trying.
Turtle!!!!!! Mez loves you haven't spoke to you for a while, give radar a cuddle for me. I've been stuck on this song, I'm playing it at therapy in 2 hours because it effects me so much
And what a beautiful comment, I'm 67 and this was profound, encapsulating mental health in a song highlighting the struggles that many of all ages suffer . Ren will make it so much easier for people to talk about without shame or fear. He is platforming all the taboo subjects that will lead to deeper conversations.
Make sure after this, you do Jenny’s Tale, Screech’s Tale then the trilogy finale, Violets Tale. Try not to deviate from that order. It’ll make sense. He’s a master at his craft, both musically, instrumentally but also theatrically. Not only does HE narrate the story by both singing and talking, he uses his incredibly masterful guitar playing as a secondary narrator. He’s incredibly unique and very engaging. Enjoy the trip!
@@Jamie-cr8nb agree but goes beyond the ears. He’s just so clever in the way he’s able to subliminally immerse you into each ‘story’. His brilliance is definitely undeniable.
Ren was signed to Sony when they saw him busking but shortly after became very ill bed ridden up to 23 hours a day in excruciating pain and Sony dropped him! He then spent many years being miss diagnosed and treated for conditions before finally being diagnosed correctly with lymes disease. He was given stem cell treatment which helped but permanent damage had been done to his immune system and neurological function he is currently in Canada for further treatment. Fingers crossed all goes well for him there. ❤
Maybe in a strange fd up way its better that he got dropped. Labels are always trying to control artists and ren needs all the freedom he needs to do him.
It's our job to be human. It's why we are here, and Ren has discovered that truth and presented it from his own unique experience of life. The reason we have never seen his like before is that he was never needed before. This is gonna be his time, and our time along with him.
My first encounter with @RenMakesMusic was via "Hi Ren". It left me mentally, emotionally, even physically, drained - for days. Just imagine for one moment what Ren put himself through to drag this performance out.
No one has ever described life to me as well as Ren did at the end. That speech alone has helped me to relieve my anxiety to the point I’m not always on edge.
He does all his own beats, writes his songs, produces them...he is a jack of all trades! If you want to hear his rapping, Hunger is bad ass. The Tale of Jenny and Screech (full) shows his story telling talent...and musical talent. He's just bad ass.
If you check out (if you haven't already) Jonathan Hiller's (Filmmaker Reacts) reaction to Hi Ren, in the comments you'll see Samuel Perry-Falvey who filmed it, clarify how they did the video for Hi Ren. Live yes, not in one take like many other of their collaborations but a masterpiece in any case.
That's Ren--Now you need to go look up the full version of "Jenny and Screech," it's in three parts, do them all at once in the correct order--"Jenny, Screech, Violet," and wait for your mind to be thoroughly blown. When you're done with that one, look up "Chalk Outlines" and discover a completely different side to his music, then jump on "Sick Boi" for another extreme in a different direction. You think this was good--that's just the introduction--it goes deep.
I deeply enjoyed your reaction to this piece of Art, so I'm commenting for the algorythm. Off to wacth all your other Ren reactions, even though I really should get some sleep.
Been waiting for you to do this! Such a talented artist who’s work has the ability to change the world for the better. Check out his full catalogue, Chalk Outlines, Blind Eyed ft Angry Carpark Attendant for his singing, Money Game 1 and 2, Sick Boi, The Hunger for his rapping the trilogy of Jenny, Screech and Violet for his creativity. Dude is just an artist through and through… Also his personal story of struggle, illness and what he has done to pursue an incredible music talent is inspiring. Definitely do more reactions on him, you won’t be disappointed.
I'm so glad you finally got to this one. Someone else has mentioned that you've seen him before - remember the 2 dudes busking in the street and you were amazed that they could sing so well whilst smoking a cigarette? That was Ren and Sam who you reacted to 3 months back. This was the first track of Ren's I heard and it blew me away too, but personally I'd say your biggest treat is yet to come - you really need to see his trilogy known as 'The Tale of Jenny and Screech'. Just make sure you find the full version that contains all 3 songs in one, so you don't accidentally watch them in the wrong order. Prepare for a storytelling masterclass which will blow your mind at the end. Thanks for a great reaction... again. :)
Ren is different than anyone I have ever seen! You can’t put him in a box. What Genre? He’s a genius. He’s a wonderful guitarist, a singer, a rapper, a storyteller, and an actor! With just a guitar and him, I’ve NEVER seen an artist like this, EVER! He sucks you into the story because his acting and you can picture the struggle and how you can relate. Then you start to feel things from a man and a guitar! He’s got all of my love and support! Very good reaction!!
Loved your reaction. Pretty please with sugar on top... take the ride down the rabbit hole. tale of jenny & screech full version 13+ mins long of A 3 Part story. you will not regret it. Ty
Ren is so special. He's been put through the ringer enough for multiple lifetimes, and he has found a way to not only persevere, but use his crucible to create art that only he could.
I love when a reactor not only enjoys the video, but gets it!! I mean, really gets it!!!!!! I watched several reactions to this guy, and you by far are the best one!!!!!! I was so utterly mesmerized by this whole thing!!!! This dude needs yo be protected!! We do not need to lose him!!!!
I watch Ren reactions every time I come across a new one and this is one of the best because you forgot to analyze the song structure and performance notes and just felt it. You get it. I like that. I'm your latest subscriber because you are just as human as I am.
You Saw a video with Ren and Sam Thompkis sing in the street ( busking) in the UK . You kept say I can't believe he smoking. Ren was the guy on the guitar and singing with him . Maybe this will jog your memory.
He is also a master as the one take live performance ..the Tales of Jenny screech and violet is a must all done live and in that order ..mind blowing stuff
Great reaction. I saw Ren reply in one of the reactions on this track. He said that should reactors get a copyright issue, then they should appeal it. He has spoken with his distributors and they have agreed not to follow through. The appeal will be successful. This will allow the reactor to monetize their reactions. I know this is only hear-say but it’s also a fact.
I love your reaction. So sincere. To be honest I also put a lot of attention to his acting skills. I know he's ill and coping with mental problems too (so he knows what he's talking about) but he's a normal human being and a genius artist. I can't even call this a "song". This is a piece of art (from setting the scene, guitar playing, singing, rapping, changing voice, giving speech). He is a genius, indeed. And you are right, he could get some big role in a movie (great personality and so much talent)
The best new artist I've come across in literally decades. As you dig into his back catalogue you will find, as I do, that he has the fullest set of skills, and he does it all at a high level, with all those skills beautifully integrated. My daughter told me she's been following him for years... Is there anybody else out there as good as this ? It just goes to show that there's still fantastic music and art being made all the time. And the message ? I've seen this about 50 times and it's still giving me chills.
When I first watched Hi Ren I was already impressed by the lyricism, the honesty and the creativity, but when he opens up his voice toward the end and really belts out in that higher register I was absolutely shocked. I can see you can appreciate a truly skilled vocal artist so I have to recommend you check out Ren X Chinchilla Chalk Outlines Live, and How To Be Me. Both of those really show off Ren's insanely good vocal skills. Honestly, I put his vocal quality right up there with Jeff Buckley, Patrick Watson and even Eddie Vedder, just because there's something extremely unique and powerful in his intonation and delivery. He's got that specific something that really grabs your soul.
Ren is an insanely talented guy who's fiercely independent but still has millions of views on his TH-cam channel. I think he might be a game-changer. His talent as a multi-instrumentalist, rapper, singer, songwriter, storyteller, and performer is unlike anything I've ever seen, and I've been around for a long time. He's also a great person, and it wouldn't be unusual for him to send you his thanks. Other people have mentioned he's currently getting treatment in Canada, and it's expensive. He has a GoFundMe, but it's not my place to post the link. He has the link and his background on the community tab of his TH-cam channel. Maybe you can share it. Oh, yeah...THANKS for the fantastic reaction!
My entire family is musical, we all sing, play guitar, bass, drums, piano, write songs, and I am totally binging on Ren lately. I just can really appreciate how talented he is. Personally, I love Ren & Sam Tompkin’s live street busking covers of Earned it/Man’s World/Falling… Ren is seriously multitasking with his talents in that one 🤯 and I love also REN’s band The Big Push with their street busking covers of Wade in the Water/Nina Simone/Trouble So Hard 🙌🙌🙌
You have reacted to him before he was busking in London with Sam Tompkins. You were very impressed with both singers, it was a great reaction! As was this!
My feeling is that Ren’s greatest gift is his ability to open so many people up to so many different types of music. It’s too easy today to remain in a bubble and become closed to anything outside of a very narrow set of genres. His live performances with The Big Push are ridiculously good.
This is art of transcendent beauty and an *important* song. Artists often struggle with imposter syndrome. There’s a movie starring Olivia Munn called “Violet” that rings of this. It was a transformative experience for me… just as this song also resonates. As a person who’s never been able to escape negative self-talk, *realizing* that you can exert the strength that destructive voice questions-strength that you *know* you have-is sooo important. It takes time to push past the negativity-to make your own voice stronger, but if anyone out there is struggling with this, please please please *know* that you can do it. *Know* that I believe in you… but you don’t need me to-just like you don’t need the shroud of doubt that feels first of protection and then as a prison. You are *stronger* than that voice. You are stronger than you can *possibly* know… until you push back with softness or aggression-your choice.
Awesome reaction! If you want to see his storytelling at its finest, check out Ren’s trilogy “The Tale of Jenny & Screech (full)”. It’s a 3 part tale. If you’d like to see his rapping abilities, check out “The Hunger”.
Some songs to check out by REN. Bittersweet Symphony. Sick Boi. The Hunger. Genius. The Tale of Jenny and Screech. All My Life. Foofighters Rap Retake.
You reacted to one of Rens songs a couple months back. Maybe it was Sam Tompkins you were reacting to, as he went viral then, but he was with Ren. I commented on that video for you to react to this, glad you got here in the end 👌
I loved your reaction! Ren has a mastery of rap, hip-hop and can even pull off the 80s beaatie boys sound too. You must see Rens' THE HUNGER GENESIS WHAT YOU WANT POWER REN CAN CHANGE UP THE RYTHYM, WHERE THE RHYME takes place (middle of word orline as opposed to the end word/syllable) his vocabulary, articulation, enunciation , eloquence, and delivering this sometimes faster than a machine gun, fluently, fluidly, and comprehensible. Then check out JENNY & SCREECHES TALE (FULL) HOW TO BE ME CHALK OUTLINES there are so many more that are all fantastic. You will find that Ren is not categorizable, he doesn't fit neatly under any category or genre. The most profound thing I heard a reaction videographer say about Ren was. " Ren is a rising tide..... A rising tide lifts ALL the ships with it." I'm sorry I can't remember his name, but that anecdote stuck with me. Looking forward to checking out your other vids! All the best to you & yours Ann
Thank you for the reaction. I fell down the Ren rabbit hole a few weeks ago and I've listened to almost everything he has now. This video is part of what I call, Ren's Musical Theater.
Such a great reaction. I am so glad you recognised Ren's creativity, talent and brilliance. It was also a one take video which makes it even more impressive. I have been watching Ren busking live for seven years and it is great that he is finally going global. Another great thing about Hi Ren is it is encouraging other people to discuss their own mental health issues. I suggest you go on a Ren journey. It's an exciting ride! Check out Chalk Outlines (live) and some of his busking videos with The Big Push to hear his beautiful singing voice. Enjoy!
If you check out Jonathan Hiller's (Filmmaker Reacts) reaction to Hi Ren, in the comments you'll see Samuel Perry-Falvey who filmed it, clarify how they did it. A combination of 2 takes with edits obviously, with sound recorded live.
You have reacted to Ren before with Sam Tompkins doing the live version of blind eyed! I remember cause I laughing at, you wanting to know if the cigarette was lit hahaha Excited for you to adventure down the Ren rabbit hole he is amazing!! You'll love the hunger, power, losing it, chalk outlines, what you want, genesis... oh the list goes on
@@ThatSingerReactions yes he was the guitarist with Sam thimpkins, they wrote the song. I mean alot can happen and change in 3months. But trends is amazing I can wait to see where pr if you continue to explore his music
Old 70s rocker here. I have watched a lot of reviews to this yours is way up there you have such great feel for this song and I think that's because you're young and open to it. You said it, you had never heard anything like this. Neither had I. Rock on brother.
REN is playing live and in one take! He is such a wise young man. He learned from his experiences ( at such a young age ), and has been able to put into words the thoughts that we all entertain from time to time. Some of us find this unfamiliar but the truth is very hard to swallow. REN is real DEEP, man !!! 🔥🎼😮😊🎼🔥 Next…” The Hunger “, by REN.
💖🙏 Not fight but relax and soften through it. 😁 Thanks for your reaction, loved to see how it got you sucked into it and touched you. 😊 Enjoy the ride into the Ren-bit-hole, have a nice Ren-aissance. 😂👌 It will be absolutely Renomenal. 🙈 Very Rencommended. 🙉
We have all been taken in by him. I have watched every single reaction video. I think we all can relate to his words in one way or another. His talent is truly untouchable. His words are spoken in a way we have thought but could never say that made sense. We need Ren, he speaks the words we hide. ❤❤
I love how fast you picked up the third voice. Seen so many people not even pick up on it at all on YT, but you nailed it faster than anyone I can remember. Well done.
The entire performance evokes emotions I didn’t even know I had, but the spoken word got me the most. As someone who is almost 41, I was diagnosed at age 12 with autoimmune illnesses that have come extremely close to killing me much too often (Crohn’s and lupus) and since MAJOR surgeries 5 years ago, I’ve been the healthiest I’ve been in my entire adulthood, as I’ve gotten older I realize I can’t ‘beat’ my illnesses and I’ve been forced to find ways to deal with the valleys of my mental health at times without meds as meds made me far worse (some people have that reaction).
I was 8 when my dad and uncle started abusing me. I spent the last 27 years in and out of therapy and pills and hospitals. This shit hits home hard. I’ve believed for the longest time it was okay because my dad fell 45 feet off of a utility pole and broke his back and both of his legs when I was only 2 years old. I knew why he was angry but he took away my childhood and any happiness I could ever dream of. I’m now 35 and still dealing with depression, anxiety, and psychosis. It’s not a good thing to deal with but this song has been a coping mechanism. Loved your reaction. Keep on keepin on.
I loved your reaction. I felt the same way. I can never watch him for the first time ever again. So I watch reactions, so I can feel the same way again. Thanks!!
I just realized that I never watched your first Ren reaction - what a delight to go back and watch this, knowing how your relationship with Ren will grow. Beautiful reaction, of course.
Hi Ren. You've struggled with a medical illness..but in that we can see ourselves as humans who regardless of medical reasons or mental struggles..struggle with our own self doubts and the fight between hopelessness and hope. What we listen to in our brain, the devil who wants us to believe we have no hope or God who is hope. Thank you for this beautiful song.
Props to you my man, I've watched a ton of these reaction videos to Hi Ren, and you are only the second person I've seen who has twigged there's a third voice in it! As I'm sure someone else will have already mentioned, this is shot as live. This is the (I believe) fourth take. Vocal is live, guitar is live, mental lighting is live. Oh, and your face at 4m03s is utterly priceless.
This is only the second video of yours that I watch. The first one was Blind Eyed with Ren and Sam Tompkins. I find it kind of funny that you saw that one before Hi Ren, and that you didn't recognise Ren at all from that video. But it's also understandable, with these songs being so completely different.
Oh Oh Oh I'm so happy you did this. There's so much amazing work for you to explore and discover. Yesssss... looking forward to you diving deep! BTW, you've reacted to him before, back in October, 2022. Ren and Sam were busking and sang Blind Eyed.
I've watched loads of your Ren reactions, and I just returned to re-watch the first time you saw Ren... thoroughly enjoyed it having seen you now discover all of his other songs, I've been enjoying the journey brother.
We are witnessing what is going to be the most important voice we have heard in decades. Rens work is pure art. His talent is endless. I really hope you have reacted to the tale of jenny and screech, full version
My guy is on a whole other level of talent-- type shit to make u question tf you really do with ur life🤔 its always the ones that suffer the most that come into this life hurting that shine the brightest. If you're lucky enough to be in their presence, if only for a second, the impact they leave is eternal. That is Ren.🖤🤍
So happy i chose you to take me through Rens magic repertoire with a deeper look. This video totally confirmed that. The song is of course out of this world and this reaction of yours proves it. It's like you saw a ghost, a genius ghost
Hey man!! I really appreciate you checking out my track and I'm so glad it connected so much! Big love for the support man!!
Thank you Ren, and good luck with the treatment in Canada.
Good job man. This really was inspirational.
Hi mate,
I heard this for the first time on Friday... I've been sending it to friends to check out...
I have been watching it all weekend... I don't exactly know why, but I'm transfixed by the artistry, and complete surrender you put into this idea.
I'm not some young kid who hasn't heard much music. I'm a 54 year old guy, born in Wigan, lived in Australia most of my life, and now live in Arkansas. I've been music obsessive my whole life... and followed that path my whole life, recorded performed and all that stuff.
This is a stunning piece of work.
You and your camera guy created something brilliant and timeless.
It speaks directly to the spiritual war we're in.
The balance of seriousness and humour.
This is fkng brilliant mate.
Congratulations .... I wish I had done this
Thanks mate,
Mark
We love you Ren. I'm on a bender of seeing people experience this for the first time so I can relive it again and again. I even wrote you an email. I hope you are well, and this finds you to let you know that you already accomplished your goal, you've left a mark on me for sure. I hope the treatment in Canada is helping and you are feeling well. Love from the USA.
Hey brother I been struggling for at least 30 years it's getting harder. I can't take it people think it's easy. I'm tired. Thank you
My new hobby is watching people discover Ren..
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Same😂
Oh my God - same. If I’m not at work, this is what I’m doing. Lol. It’s the best.❤
Right? 😂❤
Same
Ren made me cry... I'm an adult male. I haven't cried for many years. I'm 44.
I heard this and it felt like a mirror. Beautiful, relatable and honest.
Well said.
How have i not seen this reaction until now!? You're literally one of my favourite Ren reactors. I have shamed myself! 😂
The way I've been describing his music is "nothing you're expecting to hear and everything you didn't know you needed"
That is indeed a beautiful description. And so true. I discovered him with this song about 24 hours ago, listened to everything else, and aside for sleeping I've been unable to do anything else than watching people react to it, it clawed itself so deep in my soul and I'm beyond addicted. I really feel like it's going to change music forever, in the era of social media and rising mental health awareness, we ALL need this.
Most perfect description I've heard!
@Lady Darkness I'm all of about 24hrs ahead of you and still diving deep. Don't think we'll been getting off this ride anytime soon either. 😊
@@0Onyx13oh good I’m so glad it’s not just me. A week later and all I do is eat sleep and breathe reactions to all his art. 😅
I'm 60. I've been listening to music for a long time. Ren is one of the most interesting artists I have had the pleasure of encountering
Couldn't agree more. This is .0000001 level potential that is finally getting recognized. Sony did sign him as a teenager so....
And for any atheists out there I love ya it's not a god or devil thing think of it a light and dark as he says or positive and negative....it all works regardless of your philosophy of life IMO
I'm 66 found him today. Tears
“Some people know me as Hope! Some people know me as the voice that they here when I loosen the noose on their rope! ❤
one of my favorite lines/moments in this song.
Raw pain. Raw vulnerability. Raw honesty. Raw courage. Yes, THIS is what living with Psychosis is like on the inside. Aside from his undoubted and multiple talents, I think Ren has achieved, with one song, what 50+ years of 'community education to destigmatize mental health issues' has utterly failed to do. We're engaged, identify, empathise and CARE. This deserves MULTIPLE Awards.
1 guy ... 1 guitar ... incredible artist. great reaction.
I feel in my bones, that all uf us are witnessing something amazing here with the rise of Ren. The support for him is amazing, people relate immensely to his lyrics and they are supporting each other. Feels like he has drawn out the hurt and suffering people who have been in hiding, too scared to speak up. He gives us a voice 🖤🖤🖤
yeah I agree he's the closest thing to some kind of actual musical genius we've had since - I dunno - Dylan? Hate to use that old comparison but seems like he is the 'one' so to speak
I know this might not mean much to some but he is a centrist as well
"The truly revolutionary act is to be in the middle and being Empathetic to the person that offends you" -Ren
Probably one of my favorite things he has said!
He's the most relatable modern bard on Earth currently
You are right on point!
So true I had never opened up about my lifetime autoimmune disease until Ren gave it voice. Had kept real life for me in hiding only speaking of times when my body had allowed me to live about 2/3 years then an illness would kick it all off again no periods of remission since 1991 I feel every word. I thank him for being my scream.
This wasn't just a song or a rap or a music video, it was a masterpiece of performance art with raw emotion and a meaningful message
Ren has said that if any reactor’s get a copyright strike, just appeal and it’ll be approved. He *wants* people reacting and sharing his art to help reach wider and newer audiences. And wants to give back to you all by allowing you all to monetize your reaction videos ❤
Sony f*cked up here!
He is the very definition of a modern day troubadour. Genius!!
Here is a little bit about his background, in case you don't know already. I gathered it from an old newspaper interview and Ren's livestreams and posts where he discussed his condition. His full name is Ren Eryn Gill. Ren pursued a career in music from an early age. In 2009, while studying music performance at Bath Spa University, he began to experience health issues and was struggling to attend his lectures. In 2010, he was signed by Sony Records and was working on an album when his health deteriorated to the point where he was unable to continue and subsequently dropped by Sony.
His illness often kept him in bed for up to 23 hours daily. Ren was initially diagnosed with depression, bipolar disorder, and chronic fatigue syndrome. It would take seven years before a doctor in Belgium finally correctly diagnosed Ren with autoimmunity, Lyme disease, and resulting damage to the brain, organs, and joints. Ren eventually underwent stem cell therapy in the United States, which improved his health, but it has not been a cure. He is currently in Canada for more treatments, including surgeries, and will have to be there for at least six months. Ren's Canadian doctor discovered that Ren also developed a condition called Mast Cell Activation Disorder, which has affected the myelin sheath in his brain, thyroid, adrenals, and bones.
Ren stated: "It's a lot to wrap my head around having to be away from friends, family, and a successful career, and almost feels like a total juxtaposition to the fact that my music is blowing up right now and spreading to all corners of the world, but that's life, we take the good with the bad."
Let's keep supporting Ren and not pull a "Sony" on him as he undergoes his treatment. Check out his channel, listen to some of his earlier work, like and comment on his performances, and let's lift Ren's spirits. If you are a believer, pray for him. Ren is an artist with something to say to this generation, and his work is needed in these troubling times. Here is the link to Ren’s GoFundMe page to raise money for his current treatment. www.gofundme.com/f/ren-get-better-from-lyme-disease-and-autoimmunity
Live and one take... Just as impressive as his lyricism and singing.
I could be mistaken but I believe it was 3 takes. found the twitch stream he did just after the video was released where he talked about it.
@@robpotter4175 I could be wrong, but I thought it was 1 take captured on 3 cameras and edited together.
I heard it was the 4th attempt at a one take.
If you check out Jonathan Hiller's (Filmmaker Reacts) reaction to Hi Ren, in the comments you'll see Samuel Perry-Falvey who filmed it, clarify how they did it. A combination of 2 takes with edits obviously, with sound recorded live.
@@hmo_mackey Hey thanks for dropping that. I found it and if I am understanding him correctly, the musical performance is all “one take” and the closeup at the end soliloquy is a separate take.
He’s helped my mental health massively.
This is something special. Not once has there ever been a new song I loved so much that I waited for someone else to request it. But I knew someone would request you do this. Your reaction was PRICELESS. Duality, this was about duality, finding the balance between your shadow and your light. Since I fought my anxiety that first time I went to see H Mack. I have slowly started to realize it's a balance. We all win and we all lose. No ones perfect. What drives ppl with anxiety so crazy is we try and control everything and make a plan B, C, and D. Catastrophizing... we end up willing our fears into existence. Great reaction, Nick.
"Willing our fears into existence". What a great way of putting it. For me fear is often linked to failure and the way it makes me feel. So I don't try to win because I'm too afraid to lose. Don't try to push against the world because I'm afraid of it pushing back. Don't try to be visible because I'm afraid of how people will see me. I know all that is just the internal dark voice speaking but it has been powerful.
"It was never really a battle for me to win" hit me so hard. The realisation after all these years that I, that people, win not by always winning all our battles but by keeping on fighting them.
Ren was misdiagnosed for many years he had Lymes but was told it was in his head,so wrongly drugged . Ren has other music films, Sick Boi, the Trilogy Jenny & Screech, money ,chalk outlines and a long career with a band The Big Push it’s a decade long career to check out.
@@philsilverthorn Could not have dais it any better, and I couldn't agree more. If you try and remain invisible those walls you've built up around you close in and the space you feel free in becomes smaller and smaller. One of my favorite quotes is by Albert Camus "Life is to be lived to the point of tears.", that's what I shoot for everyday. Somedays I do, somedays I don't... but life is in the trying.
Turtle!!!!!! Mez loves you haven't spoke to you for a while, give radar a cuddle for me. I've been stuck on this song, I'm playing it at therapy in 2 hours because it effects me so much
And what a beautiful comment, I'm 67 and this was profound, encapsulating mental health in a song highlighting the struggles that many of all ages suffer . Ren will make it so much easier for people to talk about without shame or fear. He is platforming all the taboo subjects that will lead to deeper conversations.
Make sure after this, you do Jenny’s Tale, Screech’s Tale then the trilogy finale, Violets Tale. Try not to deviate from that order. It’ll make sense. He’s a master at his craft, both musically, instrumentally but also theatrically. Not only does HE narrate the story by both singing and talking, he uses his incredibly masterful guitar playing as a secondary narrator. He’s incredibly unique and very engaging. Enjoy the trip!
Just need to do Jenny and Screechs tale full version that has all 3
I wholly endorse this message
Commenting to agree with you on this one. The trilogy is amazing.
I love this message!!! I personally think the tale of jenny and screech is the best thing I've ever put into my ears
@@Jamie-cr8nb agree but goes beyond the ears. He’s just so clever in the way he’s able to subliminally immerse you into each ‘story’. His brilliance is definitely undeniable.
Ren was signed to Sony when they saw him busking but shortly after became very ill bed ridden up to 23 hours a day in excruciating pain and Sony dropped him! He then spent many years being miss diagnosed and treated for conditions before finally being diagnosed correctly with lymes disease. He was given stem cell treatment which helped but permanent damage had been done to his immune system and neurological function he is currently in Canada for further treatment. Fingers crossed all goes well for him there. ❤
Maybe in a strange fd up way its better that he got dropped. Labels are always trying to control artists and ren needs all the freedom he needs to do him.
It's our job to be human. It's why we are here, and Ren has discovered that truth and presented it from his own unique experience of life. The reason we have never seen his like before is that he was never needed before. This is gonna be his time, and our time along with him.
My first encounter with @RenMakesMusic was via "Hi Ren". It left me mentally, emotionally, even physically, drained - for days. Just imagine for one moment what Ren put himself through to drag this performance out.
No one has ever described life to me as well as Ren did at the end. That speech alone has helped me to relieve my anxiety to the point I’m not always on edge.
The dude is wildly talented. Performance art at its absolute best.
He does all his own beats, writes his songs, produces them...he is a jack of all trades! If you want to hear his rapping, Hunger is bad ass. The Tale of Jenny and Screech (full) shows his story telling talent...and musical talent. He's just bad ass.
“That note ain’t even that easy to hit”...but you did it. Congratulations. I can’t even get close. 😂
Ren popped up out of nowhere for me about 6 weeks ago! So happy you saw this, Ren is just so incredibly talented.
I LOVE That this is his real life. He is finding himself and finally making it big. This song is so deep!!!
Ren is a breath of fresh air in our music . One of a kind and not afraid to express himself and share his darkest stories about himself . Genius
He does a lot of these videos live in 1 take. That makes his talent even greater
If you check out (if you haven't already) Jonathan Hiller's (Filmmaker Reacts) reaction to Hi Ren, in the comments you'll see Samuel Perry-Falvey who filmed it, clarify how they did the video for Hi Ren. Live yes, not in one take like many other of their collaborations but a masterpiece in any case.
That's Ren--Now you need to go look up the full version of "Jenny and Screech," it's in three parts, do them all at once in the correct order--"Jenny, Screech, Violet," and wait for your mind to be thoroughly blown.
When you're done with that one, look up "Chalk Outlines" and discover a completely different side to his music, then jump on "Sick Boi" for another extreme in a different direction.
You think this was good--that's just the introduction--it goes deep.
I deeply enjoyed your reaction to this piece of Art, so I'm commenting for the algorythm. Off to wacth all your other Ren reactions, even though I really should get some sleep.
This was art on many levels; visual, instrumental, acting, vocal, inspirational.
Keep peeling this onion and you will find more and more layers.
Been waiting for you to do this! Such a talented artist who’s work has the ability to change the world for the better. Check out his full catalogue, Chalk Outlines, Blind Eyed ft Angry Carpark Attendant for his singing, Money Game 1 and 2, Sick Boi, The Hunger for his rapping the trilogy of Jenny, Screech and Violet for his creativity. Dude is just an artist through and through…
Also his personal story of struggle, illness and what he has done to pursue an incredible music talent is inspiring. Definitely do more reactions on him, you won’t be disappointed.
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Diazipan , French song , Heretic etc etc etc. .
I'm so glad you finally got to this one. Someone else has mentioned that you've seen him before - remember the 2 dudes busking in the street and you were amazed that they could sing so well whilst smoking a cigarette? That was Ren and Sam who you reacted to 3 months back. This was the first track of Ren's I heard and it blew me away too, but personally I'd say your biggest treat is yet to come - you really need to see his trilogy known as 'The Tale of Jenny and Screech'. Just make sure you find the full version that contains all 3 songs in one, so you don't accidentally watch them in the wrong order. Prepare for a storytelling masterclass which will blow your mind at the end. Thanks for a great reaction... again. :)
After that Triology, chalk outlines with chinchilla live take, then Sick boi which is 2nd off Hi RenTrilogy
GREAT REACTION MY FRIEND PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE REACT TO "CHALK OUTLINES" BY REN FEATURING CHINCHILLA. YOU REALLY ROCK MAN!!!! 🤘🏼🎶
Ren is different than anyone I have ever seen! You can’t put him in a box. What Genre? He’s a genius. He’s a wonderful guitarist, a singer, a rapper, a storyteller, and an actor! With just a guitar and him, I’ve NEVER seen an artist like this, EVER! He sucks you into the story because his acting and you can picture the struggle and how you can relate. Then you start to feel things from a man and a guitar! He’s got all of my love and support! Very good reaction!!
Loved your reaction. Pretty please with sugar on top... take the ride down the rabbit hole. tale of jenny & screech full version 13+ mins long of A 3 Part story. you will not regret it. Ty
Ren is so special. He's been put through the ringer enough for multiple lifetimes, and he has found a way to not only persevere, but use his crucible to create art that only he could.
I love when a reactor not only enjoys the video, but gets it!! I mean, really gets it!!!!!! I watched several reactions to this guy, and you by far are the best one!!!!!! I was so utterly mesmerized by this whole thing!!!! This dude needs yo be protected!! We do not need to lose him!!!!
I love the pure fact that you acknowledge his unbelievable talent. Love your videos, man!!
I watch Ren reactions every time I come across a new one and this is one of the best because you forgot to analyze the song structure and performance notes and just felt it. You get it. I like that. I'm your latest subscriber because you are just as human as I am.
You Saw a video with Ren and Sam Thompkis sing in the street ( busking) in the UK . You kept say I can't believe he smoking. Ren was the guy on the guitar and singing with him . Maybe this will jog your memory.
If you want to hear him sing, chalk outlines, will blow you away.
If you like stories, you will love his trilogy of Jenny's tale, Screech"s tale and Voilet's tale in that order.
He is also a master as the one take live performance ..the Tales of Jenny screech and violet is a must all done live and in that order ..mind blowing stuff
Great reaction. I saw Ren reply in one of the reactions on this track. He said that should reactors get a copyright issue, then they should appeal it. He has spoken with his distributors and they have agreed not to follow through. The appeal will be successful. This will allow the reactor to monetize their reactions. I know this is only hear-say but it’s also a fact.
I love your reaction. So sincere. To be honest I also put a lot of attention to his acting skills. I know he's ill and coping with mental problems too (so he knows what he's talking about) but he's a normal human being and a genius artist. I can't even call this a "song". This is a piece of art (from setting the scene, guitar playing, singing, rapping, changing voice, giving speech). He is a genius, indeed. And you are right, he could get some big role in a movie (great personality and so much talent)
The best new artist I've come across in literally decades.
As you dig into his back catalogue you will find, as I do, that he has the fullest set of skills, and he does it all at a high level, with all those skills beautifully integrated.
My daughter told me she's been following him for years... Is there anybody else out there as good as this ?
It just goes to show that there's still fantastic music and art being made all the time.
And the message ?
I've seen this about 50 times and it's still giving me chills.
When I first watched Hi Ren I was already impressed by the lyricism, the honesty and the creativity, but when he opens up his voice toward the end and really belts out in that higher register I was absolutely shocked. I can see you can appreciate a truly skilled vocal artist so I have to recommend you check out Ren X Chinchilla Chalk Outlines Live, and How To Be Me. Both of those really show off Ren's insanely good vocal skills.
Honestly, I put his vocal quality right up there with Jeff Buckley, Patrick Watson and even Eddie Vedder, just because there's something extremely unique and powerful in his intonation and delivery. He's got that specific something that really grabs your soul.
Ren is an insanely talented guy who's fiercely independent but still has millions of views on his TH-cam channel. I think he might be a game-changer. His talent as a multi-instrumentalist, rapper, singer, songwriter, storyteller, and performer is unlike anything I've ever seen, and I've been around for a long time. He's also a great person, and it wouldn't be unusual for him to send you his thanks.
Other people have mentioned he's currently getting treatment in Canada, and it's expensive. He has a GoFundMe, but it's not my place to post the link. He has the link and his background on the community tab of his TH-cam channel. Maybe you can share it.
Oh, yeah...THANKS for the fantastic reaction!
My entire family is musical, we all sing, play guitar, bass, drums, piano, write songs, and I am totally binging on Ren lately. I just can really appreciate how talented he is. Personally, I love Ren & Sam Tompkin’s live street busking covers of Earned it/Man’s World/Falling… Ren is seriously multitasking with his talents in that one 🤯 and I love also REN’s band The Big Push with their street busking covers of Wade in the Water/Nina Simone/Trouble So Hard 🙌🙌🙌
This was performed live in the music video, REN has a microphone in his hospital gown that can be seen at the start of the video
Such an incredible story teller - his song 'Voilets tale' hits REAL hard. Brought tears to my eyes.
You have reacted to him before he was busking in London with Sam Tompkins. You were very impressed with both singers, it was a great reaction! As was this!
There's more! Wait till you see his other work! So much more amazing stuff.
My feeling is that Ren’s greatest gift is his ability to open so many people up to so many different types of music. It’s too easy today to remain in a bubble and become closed to anything outside of a very narrow set of genres. His live performances with The Big Push are ridiculously good.
This is art of transcendent beauty and an *important* song. Artists often struggle with imposter syndrome.
There’s a movie starring Olivia Munn called “Violet” that rings of this. It was a transformative experience for me… just as this song also resonates.
As a person who’s never been able to escape negative self-talk, *realizing* that you can exert the strength that destructive voice questions-strength that you *know* you have-is sooo important.
It takes time to push past the negativity-to make your own voice stronger, but if anyone out there is struggling with this, please please please *know* that you can do it.
*Know* that I believe in you… but you don’t need me to-just like you don’t need the shroud of doubt that feels first of protection and then as a prison.
You are *stronger* than that voice.
You are stronger than you can *possibly* know…
until you push back with softness or aggression-your choice.
This song felt like a cross between Rik Mayall, Tim Minchin and Gollum. Talented boy.
Awesome reaction! If you want to see his storytelling at its finest, check out Ren’s trilogy “The Tale of Jenny & Screech (full)”. It’s a 3 part tale.
If you’d like to see his rapping abilities, check out “The Hunger”.
I'm going to my therapist in 2 hours, I'm playing this and asking why it effects me so much. Ren is super special
Some songs to check out by REN.
Bittersweet Symphony.
Sick Boi.
The Hunger.
Genius.
The Tale of Jenny and Screech.
All My Life. Foofighters Rap Retake.
You reacted to one of Rens songs a couple months back. Maybe it was Sam Tompkins you were reacting to, as he went viral then, but he was with Ren. I commented on that video for you to react to this, glad you got here in the end 👌
Here's your first reaction to them 👌👍th-cam.com/video/bHx2beumQTk/w-d-xo.html
As a counselor...this is so powerful, profound, insightful. BEAUTIFUL 🙏🏽❤💐✊🏽
I loved your reaction! Ren has a mastery of rap, hip-hop and can even pull off the 80s beaatie boys sound too.
You must see Rens'
THE HUNGER
GENESIS
WHAT YOU WANT
POWER
REN CAN CHANGE UP THE RYTHYM, WHERE THE RHYME takes place (middle of word orline as opposed to the end word/syllable) his vocabulary, articulation, enunciation , eloquence, and delivering this sometimes faster than a machine gun, fluently, fluidly, and comprehensible.
Then check out
JENNY & SCREECHES TALE (FULL)
HOW TO BE ME
CHALK OUTLINES
there are so many more that are all fantastic.
You will find that Ren is not categorizable, he doesn't fit neatly under any category or genre.
The most profound thing I heard a reaction videographer say about Ren was. " Ren is a rising tide..... A rising tide lifts ALL the ships with it." I'm sorry I can't remember his name, but that anecdote stuck with me.
Looking forward to checking out your other vids!
All the best to you & yours
Ann
Thank you for the reaction. I fell down the Ren rabbit hole a few weeks ago and I've listened to almost everything he has now. This video is part of what I call, Ren's Musical Theater.
How did I miss this? I followed you for Ren, yet I never saw this! ❤ love you Dom
Such a great reaction. I am so glad you recognised Ren's creativity, talent and brilliance. It was also a one take video which makes it even more impressive. I have been watching Ren busking live for seven years and it is great that he is finally going global. Another great thing about Hi Ren is it is encouraging other people to discuss their own mental health issues. I suggest you go on a Ren journey. It's an exciting ride! Check out Chalk Outlines (live) and some of his busking videos with The Big Push to hear his beautiful singing voice. Enjoy!
If you check out Jonathan Hiller's (Filmmaker Reacts) reaction to Hi Ren, in the comments you'll see Samuel Perry-Falvey who filmed it, clarify how they did it. A combination of 2 takes with edits obviously, with sound recorded live.
You have reacted to Ren before with Sam Tompkins doing the live version of blind eyed! I remember cause I laughing at, you wanting to know if the cigarette was lit hahaha
Excited for you to adventure down the Ren rabbit hole he is amazing!! You'll love the hunger, power, losing it, chalk outlines, what you want, genesis... oh the list goes on
Oh he was with somebody? I don't remember either of them at all lolbut man he's so dope
@@ThatSingerReactions yes he was the guitarist with Sam thimpkins, they wrote the song. I mean alot can happen and change in 3months. But trends is amazing I can wait to see where pr if you continue to explore his music
Onya Michael! Thanks for requesting this. I've been hoping someone would
Old 70s rocker here. I have watched a lot of reviews to this yours is way up there you have such great feel for this song and I think that's because you're young and open to it. You said it, you had never heard anything like this. Neither had I. Rock on brother.
REN is playing live and in one take! He is such a wise young man. He learned from his experiences ( at such a young age ), and has been able to put into words the thoughts that we all entertain from time to time. Some of us find this unfamiliar but the truth is very hard to swallow. REN is real DEEP, man !!! 🔥🎼😮😊🎼🔥 Next…” The Hunger “, by REN.
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Not fight but relax and soften through it. 😁
Thanks for your reaction, loved to see how it got you sucked into it and touched you. 😊
Enjoy the ride into the Ren-bit-hole, have a nice Ren-aissance. 😂👌
It will be absolutely Renomenal. 🙈
Very Rencommended. 🙉
Notice his mic and pack . Thats live rap singing poetry and music oh acting too
I was lucky enough to be in Brighton England in June 2018 and witnessed this be of their top viewed videos on TH-cam live. They were amazing
Ren is probably the most underrated artist out there. Bar none.
We have all been taken in by him. I have watched every single reaction video. I think we all can relate to his words in one way or another. His talent is truly untouchable. His words are spoken in a way we have thought but could never say that made sense. We need Ren, he speaks the words we hide. ❤❤
I love how fast you picked up the third voice. Seen so many people not even pick up on it at all on YT, but you nailed it faster than anyone I can remember. Well done.
DNT forget that friggin camera guy I'm blown away by the set and camera guys work on all his stuff too he's just as talented lol it's amazing.
You actually did a reaction to Ren and Sam Tompkins - "Blind Eyed" I think. :)
Subscribed. I appreciate reactors who detect Talent with meaningful words instead of just "wow", "cool" and e.t.c.
The entire performance evokes emotions I didn’t even know I had, but the spoken word got me the most. As someone who is almost 41, I was diagnosed at age 12 with autoimmune illnesses that have come extremely close to killing me much too often (Crohn’s and lupus) and since MAJOR surgeries 5 years ago, I’ve been the healthiest I’ve been in my entire adulthood, as I’ve gotten older I realize I can’t ‘beat’ my illnesses and I’ve been forced to find ways to deal with the valleys of my mental health at times without meds as meds made me far worse (some people have that reaction).
Can we simplify this- the kid is out of this world creative. And very special.
I was 8 when my dad and uncle started abusing me. I spent the last 27 years in and out of therapy and pills and hospitals. This shit hits home hard. I’ve believed for the longest time it was okay because my dad fell 45 feet off of a utility pole and broke his back and both of his legs when I was only 2 years old. I knew why he was angry but he took away my childhood and any happiness I could ever dream of. I’m now 35 and still dealing with depression, anxiety, and psychosis. It’s not a good thing to deal with but this song has been a coping mechanism. Loved your reaction. Keep on keepin on.
I loved your reaction. I felt the same way. I can never watch him for the first time ever again. So I watch reactions, so I can feel the same way again. Thanks!!
Don’t forget guitar. He’s giving you vocals and acting and rapping and guitar. And such a well written song too.
Phenomenal talent. I hope he gets all the success he deserves
Your facial expressions through this whole thing brought me so much joy! This is officially my favorite reaction to this song!
I just realized that I never watched your first Ren reaction - what a delight to go back and watch this, knowing how your relationship with Ren will grow. Beautiful reaction, of course.
Hi Ren. You've struggled with a medical illness..but in that we can see ourselves as humans who regardless of medical reasons or mental struggles..struggle with our own self doubts and the fight between hopelessness and hope. What we listen to in our brain, the devil who wants us to believe we have no hope or God who is hope. Thank you for this beautiful song.
Props to you my man, I've watched a ton of these reaction videos to Hi Ren, and you are only the second person I've seen who has twigged there's a third voice in it! As I'm sure someone else will have already mentioned, this is shot as live. This is the (I believe) fourth take. Vocal is live, guitar is live, mental lighting is live. Oh, and your face at 4m03s is utterly priceless.
Third AND fourth
This is only the second video of yours that I watch. The first one was Blind Eyed with Ren and Sam Tompkins. I find it kind of funny that you saw that one before Hi Ren, and that you didn't recognise Ren at all from that video. But it's also understandable, with these songs being so completely different.
I've been waiting for your reaction to this love the look on your face when he hit those notes
Oh Oh Oh I'm so happy you did this. There's so much amazing work for you to explore and discover. Yesssss... looking forward to you diving deep! BTW, you've reacted to him before, back in October, 2022. Ren and Sam were busking and sang Blind Eyed.
I've watched loads of your Ren reactions, and I just returned to re-watch the first time you saw Ren... thoroughly enjoyed it having seen you now discover all of his other songs, I've been enjoying the journey brother.
Please keep reacting to Ren this was amazing. My daughter has bipolar, it is not something I would wish on anyone.
Fantastic reaction -- and I watch a LOT of Hi Ren reactions. I am not addicted. Thanks a lot -- I've subscribed. Your perspective is great.
Totally with you on this.
We are witnessing what is going to be the most important voice we have heard in decades. Rens work is pure art. His talent is endless. I really hope you have reacted to the tale of jenny and screech, full version
My guy is on a whole other level of talent-- type shit to make u question tf you really do with ur life🤔 its always the ones that suffer the most that come into this life hurting that shine the brightest. If you're lucky enough to be in their presence, if only for a second, the impact they leave is eternal.
That is Ren.🖤🤍
So happy i chose you to take me through Rens magic repertoire with a deeper look. This video totally confirmed that. The song is of course out of this world and this reaction of yours proves it. It's like you saw a ghost, a genius ghost
This is a great reaction. Loved seeing you actually get it and be transformed. Everyone gets it but you GOT it.
That guy at the start with the pig mask was Blizzpig (Sean Livesey) from the band Evil Blizzard. Check that band out and you will see him there.