No one draws emotion out of me like Ren, i'm a 43 year old military vet, and lost friends and family along the way. This song speaks to so many of us, and shows again why Ren is such a rare talent. Thanks for reacting.
Filmed in Calgary. RIP Joe Hughes. This was a perfect tribute to his best friend who unalived himself. Brilliant reaction - you show a lot of empathy. I agree Ren is a genius, a once in a generation talent. Thanks for sharing your story.
This is such a powerful song. It hurts to listen but, it also makes me remember friends that are no longer here. I get to remember their laughs and good times, which is a special thing to hold on to. Ren has a wonderful gift, in being able to reach out and connect with all kinds of people. We can all relate in some way to his words.
Your cat sensed you were upset and came to comfort you. That's what my dog does. Well he was my moms dog. A Chihuahua named Bear. He's the most gentle soul and he truly saved my life after I took care of my mom on home hospice care for two and a half months before she passed. Actually we saved each other's lives. He was really depressed too. So I would do everything to make him happy. And by doing that it took my mind off of the overwhelming grief I was experiencing. It was made worse because ten days after my mom passed away, my best friend and singer of my band Lou passed away at 36 of a massive heart attack. They was in 2018. I'm still not OK. But I live for this little 8 pound life saver who is currently next to me under his blanket snoring away. Don't know what I'm going to do when he passes. I'll make that decision then. He literally is all ice lives for these last six years.
Suic!de released before this one, which is probably why the ending of Suic!de is the beginning of this song. Ren performed this song for Joe's mom and asked her permission to release it to the public. If I remember correctly, he visited Joe's parents at the same time he gave the charity check to RNLI Anglesey Lifeboat Station for 21000 GBP in appreciation for searching for Joe's body.
I miss my Chris as well, heart attacks suck too. For Chris, you're the best and live on in my heart now that yours failed. Everyone should name their missing loved ones here. 25 years I had with Chris and 25 since that awful day.
I love that you are a new fan of Ren, and that you reacted to this song, I truly am, so this is some advice, not throwing shade. I'm not sure of the quality of your headphones, or if you're still getting used to Ren's accent, which is a unique blend of Cockney and Estuary with a little Welsh sprinkled in, but it's a good idea sometimes to have lyrics pulled up on your phone or another device, and to re-wind a tad before ya hit play again. The lyrics tell ya very early on it's a song about suicide. Also, and this is not me speaking as a Renegade or for Ren, this is totally separate from your reaction, that I really did enjoy overall. This is from someone who spends a lot of time advocated for taking care of our mental health and being a mental healthcare professional. Saying "deleting oneself" instead of saying someone committed suicide is a bad trend that's been starting. I understand it can mess up algorithms and what not, and you can approach saying that act however you want to. I'm just telling you and anyone reading this, by saying "removed themselves from the planet", or "self deleting", is just another way we bend the knee to the corporate overlords, because they don't find the word palatable for their platform. Unfortunately it unknowingly puts a cloud of shame around the word that literally describes the act, and eventually the act itself, and discussing it. And pushing suicide back into a shameful closet will not help things much. Just an FYI, thank you for reading, I look forward to more of your Ren reactions!!! ✌💚
Hello! Thank you so much for your constructive criticism! I agree! The audio isn’t the best with streamyard. I’m working on using stream labs but unfortunately I’ve had so much trouble with their system for some reason. I’m hoping I can get this fixed as soon as possible. 😇 Also, I appreciate your explanation on how you feel about the words I used. I also feel like this is such a sensitive subject and most everyone has been affected by it in some way. Personally I don’t think the words are insensitive. I think it still accurately explains what has happened… Also, one of the reasons TH-cam restricts the language is to protect minors or people who have been affected by that one word everyone chooses to use in real life. I know people who have lost someone to this act and they use the new terms instead of the old one. I think it’s just a personal choice. Someone can use the original word and be super disrespectful. I think it comes down to your personal experience and what your intentions are. There are also very twisted people on this app who post people taking their own life. That’s also why TH-cam restricts the language. It’s the same thing with the word “grape”. I appreciate your perspective and I do think it’s valid 😊 I think it’s great that people are discussing this. Who knows, my mind might change in the future. I am very open minded so thank you for sharing. I appreciate having you here and I hope you stick around 😄
BTW you're in for a wild ride with Ren and friends music, you are just at the beginning you literally have hundreds of Ren songs to react to. Every track becomes your favourite until you hear the next. Enjoy Joanna ❤from D in the UK 🇬🇧
Hi, I just discovered you through this reaction to our genius Ren, who I got to know in april with his incredibly powerful ´Hi Ren´. And just by watching this video and hearing your heartfelt wise words, I can already tell you´re a genuine beautiful person. Who makes this world seem a little less crazy. All the best from a 59 year old musiclover in Antwerp (Belgium). Of course I subbed.
Thanks Joanna,Athena for another great reaction,always great to hear your thoughts,loved your messages,and truly appreciate you for continuing to support Ren🙌. R.I.P Joe,Avicii they live on in our hearts❤
Such a thoughtful and beautiful reaction. Thank you. If I could make one small request, please go back a few seconds when you pause. With Ren especially, a fair amount can be missed if not. Your choice, I’ll continue to be excited for your future Ren reactions regardless! Have an amazing day, week, month, and new year!
Aw thank you so much 😊 I am always looking to improve my videos so thank you SO much for the suggestion! I will do that next time 😇 I am happy to have you here
As a Renegade I'm shocked you don't seem to really know the story of Joe. His best friend since childhood who did on alive and stuff by jumping off of a bridge. He has talked about him and written about him and sung about him numerous times.
You listened to a lot of sad songs by Ren. *Our sweetest songs are those that tell of saddest thought.* (Shelley) Try some of his upbeat tracks: *Losing It,* or *Uninvited.* … *Animal Flow* is good too, based on *Animal Farm* by George Orwell, but also a bit dark.
Great heartfelt reaction. 😥 Athena is awesome. Is she a Turkish Van breed? I had a cat who looked very similar. Miss that little guy. Great name choice too. One of my dogs is Athena. Smile your beautiful smile and let your light shine to others.
Thank you so much! Ren is a genius 😄 I am always in for a pleasant surprise when it comes to his music. I think she is part Maine Coon but I am not sure! Thank you so much! You also picked out a great name 😄 I love the name Athena!!
The last portion is from Freckled Angels, the song he wrote for and performed at Joe's funeral. There is not a recording of the song where Ren doesn't break down by the end. Fun fact, there is also a cafe on Anglesey called the Freckled Angel, named in tribute for Joe after Ren's song.
Great Reaction! Oh wow just checked and you're still at the start of Ren's rabbit hole?! Yeay! Okay It's time for some fun Ren. Allow me to suggest your introduction to Ren the Emcee. 1st Fun Ren with Losing It the fisher rap retake. Then try some Back on 74 ? Message in a bottle Retake mashup (for some soul Ren). Then I suspect the Renegades are going to push for some Big Push (Ren's old Busking band, They're also incredible!) and some Ren collab busking. But I want to share a small list of Ren 5 star Gems. Hip Hop: Genesis Official video. Sick Boi The Hunger Love Music #3 (BOMB) Money Games series with #2 official lyric video (Bomb!) and #3 a whole next level hip hop experience (A Nuclear Bomb!) What You Want (Beastie Boys tribute/kind of) Murderer (Do the Official Video 1st and then at the same time do the Acoustic live version). 7 Sins Losing It (half Hip Hop/EDM) BOMB! Crucify Your Culture Illest of all time Down on the Beat (I'd say this one is a 4 / 4 1/2 star Kujo Beat Down (You need to watch Ren's back story on the Sick Boi Beat 1st). Money Ties HalfTime - the NAS retake Bitter Sweet Symphony (Do the official 1st & The live right after in the same stream) Cross Over songs: Insomnia (incredibly deep) Dear God Hold On Ocean Diazepam Heretic Crutch Suic!de official Mackay (just simply an stunning and incredible sonic and visual experience!) How to be me (another Live w/Chinchilla). Humble Back on 74 / Message in a Bottle retake mash up Do You Believe Busking & Big Push Pretty much all of it. Keep in mind this is my list of Ren's 5 star musical performances. (and I'm a bit of a music snob who is very picky with my taste). This list varies a bit from renegade to renegade. For all of 2023 and pretty much ever since my mind has been blown away with Ren's incredible catalog. It's the most impressive and relatable artists catalog I've encountered in my 53 years. Don't get me wrong I love a ton of other artist. It's just that no one artist has surprised me and impressed me as much. Enjoy!!! The Renegades will be waiting...
Thank you! Great reaction! You seem utterly lovely! Gotta say though, the god-awful audio quality inflicted on the song by that dreadful streamyard 'echo cancellation' algorithm is an awful assault on a musician's ear, on music, nay upon the very art itself! PLEASE stop KILLING the music! It's criminal, just hideous!! You, on the other hand, are a delight!
Hahaha thank you! I agree. Unfortunately I can only use stream yard at this time. The audio can be bad but they have such a user friendly platform. I am looking at using stream labs but I’ve had so much trouble with it 🙃
The way Ren exposes his emotions in songs (whether sad of happy) is what makes him so relatable - he is a genius musical therapist ❤❤❤❤
I agree!!! Couldn’t have said it better myself
No one draws emotion out of me like Ren, i'm a 43 year old military vet, and lost friends and family along the way. This song speaks to so many of us, and shows again why Ren is such a rare talent. Thanks for reacting.
Thank you for your service. I am also 43, and feel the same about RENs ability to draw very real emotion through song/story. Lucky to have found him.
Filmed in Calgary. RIP Joe Hughes. This was a perfect tribute to his best friend who unalived himself. Brilliant reaction - you show a lot of empathy. I agree Ren is a genius, a once in a generation talent. Thanks for sharing your story.
This is such a powerful song. It hurts to listen but, it also makes me remember friends that are no longer here. I get to remember their laughs and good times, which is a special thing to hold on to.
Ren has a wonderful gift, in being able to reach out and connect with all kinds of people. We can all relate in some way to his words.
First class reaction, thank you. Ren has gone a long way in helping me with my own issues.☘
Thank you so much 🥹😄 Yes. He has come a long way… I’m just now learning about him but he is truly so amazing
Your cat sensed you were upset and came to comfort you. That's what my dog does. Well he was my moms dog. A Chihuahua named Bear. He's the most gentle soul and he truly saved my life after I took care of my mom on home hospice care for two and a half months before she passed. Actually we saved each other's lives. He was really depressed too. So I would do everything to make him happy. And by doing that it took my mind off of the overwhelming grief I was experiencing. It was made worse because ten days after my mom passed away, my best friend and singer of my band Lou passed away at 36 of a massive heart attack. They was in 2018. I'm still not OK. But I live for this little 8 pound life saver who is currently next to me under his blanket snoring away. Don't know what I'm going to do when he passes. I'll make that decision then. He literally is all ice lives for these last six years.
Great reaction! And new sub from me a 7 year veteran renegade ❤ from Darren in the UK 🇬🇧
I'm glad you are on board the Renegades! 35 year old man and brought to tears by Ren more than anything I have came across in my life...
Suic!de released before this one, which is probably why the ending of Suic!de is the beginning of this song. Ren performed this song for Joe's mom and asked her permission to release it to the public. If I remember correctly, he visited Joe's parents at the same time he gave the charity check to RNLI Anglesey Lifeboat Station for 21000 GBP in appreciation for searching for Joe's body.
RIP Joe.
RIP Chris, cancer sucks. I never got to say goodbye.
I miss my Chris as well, heart attacks suck too.
For Chris, you're the best and live on in my heart now that yours failed.
Everyone should name their missing loved ones here.
25 years I had with Chris and 25 since that awful day.
@@autodogdact3313 I feel you pain.
15 years, he died the day before my 23rd birthday. I was coming home to see him.
6 hours.
I love that you are a new fan of Ren, and that you reacted to this song, I truly am, so this is some advice, not throwing shade. I'm not sure of the quality of your headphones, or if you're still getting used to Ren's accent, which is a unique blend of Cockney and Estuary with a little Welsh sprinkled in, but it's a good idea sometimes to have lyrics pulled up on your phone or another device, and to re-wind a tad before ya hit play again. The lyrics tell ya very early on it's a song about suicide.
Also, and this is not me speaking as a Renegade or for Ren, this is totally separate from your reaction, that I really did enjoy overall. This is from someone who spends a lot of time advocated for taking care of our mental health and being a mental healthcare professional. Saying "deleting oneself" instead of saying someone committed suicide is a bad trend that's been starting. I understand it can mess up algorithms and what not, and you can approach saying that act however you want to. I'm just telling you and anyone reading this, by saying "removed themselves from the planet", or "self deleting", is just another way we bend the knee to the corporate overlords, because they don't find the word palatable for their platform. Unfortunately it unknowingly puts a cloud of shame around the word that literally describes the act, and eventually the act itself, and discussing it. And pushing suicide back into a shameful closet will not help things much. Just an FYI, thank you for reading, I look forward to more of your Ren reactions!!! ✌💚
Hello! Thank you so much for your constructive criticism! I agree! The audio isn’t the best with streamyard. I’m working on using stream labs but unfortunately I’ve had so much trouble with their system for some reason. I’m hoping I can get this fixed as soon as possible. 😇
Also, I appreciate your explanation on how you feel about the words I used. I also feel like this is such a sensitive subject and most everyone has been affected by it in some way. Personally I don’t think the words are insensitive. I think it still accurately explains what has happened… Also, one of the reasons TH-cam restricts the language is to protect minors or people who have been affected by that one word everyone chooses to use in real life. I know people who have lost someone to this act and they use the new terms instead of the old one. I think it’s just a personal choice. Someone can use the original word and be super disrespectful. I think it comes down to your personal experience and what your intentions are.
There are also very twisted people on this app who post people taking their own life. That’s also why TH-cam restricts the language. It’s the same thing with the word “grape”.
I appreciate your perspective and I do think it’s valid 😊 I think it’s great that people are discussing this. Who knows, my mind might change in the future. I am very open minded so thank you for sharing. I appreciate having you here and I hope you stick around 😄
Great reaction, I really appreciate your thoughts. You’re very inspiring, keep going as I’m sure you will 🙏🙏
Ren also gave Joe's parents some money if I remember rightly..they had been saving for a campervan so he paid for it,... love your reaction 💕
BTW you're in for a wild ride with Ren and friends music, you are just at the beginning you literally have hundreds of Ren songs to react to. Every track becomes your favourite until you hear the next. Enjoy Joanna ❤from D in the UK 🇬🇧
Hi, I just discovered you through this reaction to our genius Ren, who I got to know in april with his incredibly powerful ´Hi Ren´. And just by watching this video and hearing your heartfelt wise words, I can already tell you´re a genuine beautiful person. Who makes this world seem a little less crazy. All the best from a 59 year old musiclover in Antwerp (Belgium). Of course I subbed.
Lovely reaction and breakdown. Really looking forward to the next one.
Beautiful reaction, Joanna!❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you! 😇
Beautiful reaction , such empathy, insight and understanding, your an angel and beautiful ❤
Great reaction. Keep it up. Everyone cries to this video even after watching it many times. You would like Power, Troubles, and Money Ties.
Lovely reaction. Enjoy the ren rabbit hole!
Thank you so much 😊😄
Thanks Joanna,Athena for another great reaction,always great to hear your thoughts,loved your messages,and truly appreciate you for continuing to support Ren🙌. R.I.P Joe,Avicii they live on in our hearts❤
Such a thoughtful and beautiful reaction. Thank you. If I could make one small request, please go back a few seconds when you pause. With Ren especially, a fair amount can be missed if not. Your choice, I’ll continue to be excited for your future Ren reactions regardless! Have an amazing day, week, month, and new year!
Aw thank you so much 😊 I am always looking to improve my videos so thank you SO much for the suggestion! I will do that next time 😇 I am happy to have you here
Thank you❤
let Ren tell you a story
Ren - Eden
Much love mate!
Please, friend if you haven't. Patytens from Ren. I might have spelled it wrong?
As a Renegade I'm shocked you don't seem to really know the story of Joe. His best friend since childhood who did on alive and stuff by jumping off of a bridge. He has talked about him and written about him and sung about him numerous times.
You listened to a lot of sad songs by Ren. *Our sweetest songs are those that tell of saddest thought.* (Shelley)
Try some of his upbeat tracks: *Losing It,* or *Uninvited.* … *Animal Flow* is good too, based on *Animal Farm* by George Orwell, but also a bit dark.
Lovely reaction 🎉 🇬🇧
Enjoyed your commentary on this. You’re a great reactor.
Lovely reaction, you’re a lovely person, i feel sorry for the pink kitty that died for your headphones 😻
Great heartfelt reaction. 😥 Athena is awesome. Is she a Turkish Van breed? I had a cat who looked very similar. Miss that little guy. Great name choice too. One of my dogs is Athena. Smile your beautiful smile and let your light shine to others.
Thank you so much! Ren is a genius 😄 I am always in for a pleasant surprise when it comes to his music. I think she is part Maine Coon but I am not sure! Thank you so much! You also picked out a great name 😄 I love the name Athena!!
I witnessed my soul mate's suicide in 2005... We were 21... Still think of him to this day... RIP Brent... Not something you forget...
The last portion is from Freckled Angels, the song he wrote for and performed at Joe's funeral. There is not a recording of the song where Ren doesn't break down by the end. Fun fact, there is also a cafe on Anglesey called the Freckled Angel, named in tribute for Joe after Ren's song.
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Great music
please reaction sing of tiktok by reza darmawangsa (he from indonesian)
Great Reaction!
Oh wow just checked and you're still at the start of Ren's rabbit hole?! Yeay!
Okay It's time for some fun Ren. Allow me to suggest your introduction to Ren the Emcee.
1st Fun Ren with Losing It the fisher rap retake. Then try some Back on 74 ? Message in a bottle Retake mashup (for some soul Ren). Then I suspect the Renegades are going to push for some Big Push (Ren's old Busking band, They're also incredible!) and some Ren collab busking.
But I want to share a small list of Ren 5 star Gems.
Hip Hop:
Genesis Official video.
Sick Boi
The Hunger
Love Music #3 (BOMB)
Money Games series with #2 official lyric video (Bomb!) and #3 a whole next level hip hop experience (A Nuclear Bomb!)
What You Want (Beastie Boys tribute/kind of)
Murderer (Do the Official Video 1st and then at the same time do the Acoustic live version).
7 Sins
Losing It (half Hip Hop/EDM) BOMB!
Crucify Your Culture
Illest of all time
Down on the Beat (I'd say this one is a 4 / 4 1/2 star
Kujo Beat Down (You need to watch Ren's back story on the Sick Boi Beat 1st).
Money Ties
HalfTime - the NAS retake
Bitter Sweet Symphony (Do the official 1st & The live right after in the same stream)
Cross Over songs:
Insomnia (incredibly deep)
Dear God
Hold On
Ocean
Diazepam
Heretic
Crutch
Suic!de official
Mackay (just simply an stunning and incredible sonic and visual experience!)
How to be me (another Live w/Chinchilla).
Humble
Back on 74 / Message in a Bottle retake mash up
Do You Believe
Busking & Big Push
Pretty much all of it.
Keep in mind this is my list of Ren's 5 star musical performances. (and I'm a bit of a music snob who is very picky with my taste).
This list varies a bit from renegade to renegade.
For all of 2023 and pretty much ever since my mind has been blown away with Ren's incredible catalog.
It's the most impressive and relatable artists catalog I've encountered in my 53 years.
Don't get me wrong I love a ton of other artist. It's just that no one artist has surprised me and impressed me as much.
Enjoy!!! The Renegades will be waiting...
Thank you! Great reaction! You seem utterly lovely!
Gotta say though, the god-awful audio quality inflicted on the song by that dreadful streamyard 'echo cancellation' algorithm is an awful assault on a musician's ear, on music, nay upon the very art itself! PLEASE stop KILLING the music! It's criminal, just hideous!!
You, on the other hand, are a delight!
Hahaha thank you! I agree. Unfortunately I can only use stream yard at this time. The audio can be bad but they have such a user friendly platform. I am looking at using stream labs but I’ve had so much trouble with it 🙃
Beautiful reaction ❤ as a sidenote: I really hate the term 'self deletion'... I know YT is very strict on this but it just feels so inhumane....
Thank you! 💙 so do I but TH-cam is so strict on the terminology… I spend a lot of time on TikTok as well and that’s the word that is primarily used…
you should check out For MacKay
I get you want to pause because you're a reaction channel. But jump back abit after each pause because you're missing important things.
fake reaction are disguting
It’s not fake but if that’s what you think, the great news is that you never have to watch one of my videos again :) have a great day!
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