"Back on 74/Message in a Bottle" would definitely be my first choice too. After that you can really experience his range by listening to him busking with Sam Tompkins and The Big Push.
"I'm willing to bet he's changed a lot of people's lives" You have no idea, young-old, black-white, rock-rap....he touches anyone and everyone who's lucky enough to chance hearing his music
@@tdshow4287 I was going to include BO74/Message and also WADE IN THE WATER/NINA SIMONE/TROUBLE SO HARD for belting, because man, does he belt on that!
I’m a 69 yr old great grandmother. I’ve been around for many years and I was a teenager in the 70s. I have never heard anybody like this young man. He’s freaking brilliant. Really has helped so many people. You should hear him play the keys!
I LOVE the way you appreciate the humour in this. "This guy" has so much to give. If you want to see his singing, some amazing feel singing in "The Big Push Wade in the Water" busking on the streets with his band.... Or something like "Fred Again Mash Up" for pure singing control... His greatest story telling is Shakespearian, The tale of Jenny and Screech" 13 minute version.
Modern day bard with soul. He's so multi genre multi instrumental multi talented he has no limit. Please please check out his other works. He breaks every expectation. Chalk outlines. Back on 74. I mean you really can't choose wrong. ❤❤❤
Ren drew me in, since I am a guitarist (with a lot of classical training) and also a published poet and singer. I am also a Hip-Hop head. So, he hits on everything I am into, while bringing a humanistic psychology approach, as well (I have a master's of psychology). Ren is the full package and just brings so much to the table to enjoy and relate to... and it's not just a "bonus".
Never heard a bad track from this genius musician / singer / producer / actor .. fantastic collabs ..his band the big push .. etc etc etc there is no limit to what this guy is capable of . nice reaction ..enjoy the journey .
two lamps from goodwill, a wheelchair from the dump, a can of spray paint, a guitar, and a genius, and together they make the most important video of our lifetimes
Looove your reaction 😍 Ren is multi talented, genius for sure ❤️ If you want to hear Ren sing sing, listen to Back on 74 / Message in a bottle retake, just mind blowing 🤯 you'll hear his range 😉 this is also a one take video performed live, just amazing vibes and Ren is just so good ❤️ Thanks 😘
New sub here from Arizona, I'm here for any and all Ren reactions. As a 54 year old music lover my whole life, Ren has reconfigured my mind for the better and REN-EWED my heart & soul by making me really hear music for the 1st time in my life! Thank you for the great reaction! 😊 what an amazing journey awaits you!
It was lovely to see you laugh at Ren's humour in this song. I've seen a lot of reactions to Hi Ren, and that is noticed less often than his mental and physical health struggles, and the wisdom he has developed as a result of suffering. His music is often very emotionally vulnerable but there is a good deal of levity mixed in too. An uplifting song of his is Power. A cheeky song of his is Uninvited. Ren's done a number of interesting interviews, but for a brief summary of the kind of person he is, watch his one million subscribers video about defining success. An example of his amazing breath control: Love Music part 3. It's part of a 4 part series spanning the length of his career, but they each stand alone. It's pretty remarkable considering he used to be a heavy smoker. An example of his storytelling and acting abilities, as well as some excellent guitar playing and rapping: The Tale of Jenny and Screech. Make sure you watch the 13 minute video, which has all 3 songs in the correct order, as they make up a bigger story. An interesting example of some of the different tonal qualities Ren can produce with his singing voice is his Back on 74 retake. He was part of a busking band called the Big Push. They did an original song called Swan Song which has beautiful 3 part folk harmonies. They did a mashup cover of Wade in the water etc. which is incredible. For an example of Ren's vocal range and his ability to captivate an audience: Ren & Sam Tompkins: Earned It etc. Some excellent examples of his rapping ability: Seven Sins, the Hunger, Genesis (especially the live version), Blind Eyed (live version on the Music Crowns channel is my favourite version) Subscribed for more reactions to Ren. Also, if you haven't come across Ren's "musical sibling" Chinchilla, you will absolutely love her.
A lot of people are about to show up. I agree with the earlier commenters -- Fred Again Mash-up and Back on 74/Message in a Bottle Retake show off a lot of his singing range. They're both pretty recent and I think his voice is maturing and/or he's feeling better. But you really can't go wrong with any of his work with The Big Push. He has a large catalog and you can't go wrong with any of it. Looking forward to more Ren, if you dive down the rabbit hole.
Ren and Sam Tompkins busking, Electric guitar Earned it/Man's World/Falling. And Back on 74 /Message in the Bottle. He has triggered healing and a deep sense of community among those suffering from chronic pain and mental and physical illness. He was virtually bedridden from 19 to 26 undiagnosed for ,Lyme, he has considerable brain, ,nerve, organ, damage and pain and MCAS, POTS and other autoimmunity. New song dropping on Thursday. Would love for you to join us in Support of Ren , KUJO BEAT DOWN. Details on his Community pageand last video post
Ren is Truly a Once in a Multi-Generational Artist on the Level of Shakespeare. He is a Performance Art Master who blends music and character acting from all the styles over the last 500 years and makes it Modern and Relatable to all Generations even if normally you may not be a fan of whatever genre he is currently performing. From Location and Video Directing Worthy of Tarantino or Spielberg, to Lyrics Shakespeare would have been Proud to have Written, To an Emotional Performance on par with Marlon Brando or Morgan Freeman and the Musical Prowess of Jimmy Page or Eric Clapton and the Vocal Chops of Robert Plant or M&M! The RENegades Welcome a New Member to the RENaverse! May Your Exploration of the Ren Rabbit Hole be Deep and Complete! You Won't Be Disappointed!
Just wait..... Ren's range is insane, balanced equally by his incredible talent. Soooo many singing examples. If you go down the rabbit hole, you will have soooooo many hours of content, and top notch at that. Welcome to the RENaissance. New Renegade sub here.
He's changed a lot of lives, including my own. If you want to focus on vocals, I recommend you check out his duets with Chinchilla, who is a stellar vocalist. My own favorite is "How to Be Me". "Chalk Outlines" is also amazing.
Welcome to the multitalented genius Ren! ❤️ This masterpiece is just the tip of the iceberg. Ren is a relatable voice for everyone dancing in the darkness as he eloquently, with all the authenticity of someone who is painfully familiar with it, lets us know that we are not alone and inspires us to keep dancing. And in doing so, Ren has literally saved lives with his art. Other Renegades will probably recommend songs like Sick Boi (though it has been removed due to some legal bullshit so we’re currently waiting for a remake) and Troubles for insight into his story with illness and years of misdiagnosis. I will just add a suggestion to check out one of my personal favourites that doesn’t get nearly as much attention as it deserves: Crutch feat. Bibi. It’s an older song from before Ren was finally correctly diagnosed with Lyme disease and was written after a breakdown following multiple emergency trips to the hospital. It is heart wrenching and stunning. Also a song where he sings without any rapping. And a little help to guide you on your journey: While I’m sure plenty of people will tell you to react to the trilogy of tales in the correct order, it is often overlooked that there are a few other songs best done in order of release (though doesn’t have to be in one sitting): Freckled Angels -> Suic!de -> For Joe. Also if you want to understand the man behind the art (and why we all love him so dearly), check out his 1m subscribers video on defining success. Ren is not just a brilliant artist but a genuinely good human being who wants to inspire positive change in the world. Hope to see you deep down the Ren rabbit hole with the rest of us 🐰🕳️
Loved your reaction and as you can see by this point the fans of Ren ( Renegades ) are very supportive of the reactor channels. Highly recommend you check out more of his music cause it only gets more mind blowing.
To really hear Ren sing, you're going to want to see his range. Back on 74/Message in a Bottle is absolutely art and he credibly stands with Bowie. Go to I Shot the Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop and you'll see him slide in and out of Marley while keeping his own voice. Chalk Outlines (a duet with Chinchilla) is unbelievable both for its message and the duet the two of them pull off in a one take. It's a Man's World brings out the James Brown, it goes on and on. But for me, his masterwork Is Violet's tale, the last song of the Tales Trilogy (you'll find them as the" Tales of Jenny and Screech" and do yourself a favor and watch full version which has the three parts together). Aside from an incredible story and amazing singing, he literally plays the building as a musical instrument, moving through it so that his voice changes with the acoustics of the space he's in.
I am 46 and I just recently went down the Ren rabbit hole, he is probably one of the most talented artist I’ve ever ever heard. I don’t know if you seen it yet, but you really need to watch the trilogy of Jenny & Screech, the third song is called Violets tale, on his channel he does all three in order when they were released. I don’t think they were together, but now they are mind blowing! I’m also a big fan of murderer, and genesis. His music definitely speaks a variety of people which shows his talent. I’ve had Nueropathy for 15 years, and I live with extreme pain every day, I feel like part of that group of people who gets it and somehow put it in the words that I could never
All right, so after reading through the comments for a minute, I’m gonna throw my suggestions into the hat Back on 74 is a good one. It’s a more recent. What I haven’t seen are any suggestions for REN’s band called The Big Push, they did a cover of English man in New York, which is fantastic.
I really like that you just got straight into it, and weren't talking about things people realistically don't care about for 4 minutes before it begun. thanks. Great content, subscribed just for that,
For his singing voice, consider reacting to the cover with his old band while street busking, The Big Push - Wade in the water / Nina Simone / Trouble so hard
Firstly 😤God bless you 😂 Ren is in so many respects the artist of this generation, his range is unlimited and he will always leave you wanting more but don't worry he always has more to give, it doesn't hurt that he's an absolute gentleman either, enjoy the ride ✌ ❤ 🐦.
REN is a one man symphony. There really is nobody else like him. Thankful to experience an artist like him in my lifetime. His collection of works is vast and diverse. Renegades will chime in with some next reaction suggestions for you. Based on HI REN being your first, I think Chalk Outlines Live and the Tale of Jenny & Screech & Violet (make sure all three at once) would be good next ones to experience. Thanks for the reaction ❤🩹❤🩹
Ren is therapy for so many from one song he helps so many people open up in ways therapists struggle to do in person. First time i watched Hi Ren i had a panic attack but thought i needed to watch it again so i watched someone reacting to it that was the best thing i could do i have watched many times since. One thing i think about this song is it needs to be seen by every one even in schools after a certain age, because how many children kill themselves because of the negativity towards them from nasty comments and bullying to them believing what is said. I went through hell, bullied all through school to the point i attempted suicide twice, and to many issues in my life since then I am a recovering alcoholic 11 years clean I suffer PTSD and other health issues so the majority of bad days over good is high, if this bullying had been dealt with i may have had a reasonable life not the existence i have to deal with now
He is a brilliant artist! We’ve come into an era where these artists are pushing the boundaries, combining multiple genres of music and really being different and I’m here for it! I love it!! Everything I’ve heard from this young man has been absolutely great!!
Welcome to the Ren-aissance! Ren is the most remarkable artist I've experienced in my 54 years, and his music continually helps me in my own mental health struggles. To get an idea of his vocal range, I'd strongly recommend "Back on 74/Message in a Bottle," "Fred Again Mashup," and his acoustic version of "Murderer." To hear how Ren plays with others, you'll want to check out "Chalk Outlines," "How to Be Me," and "Blind Eyed." Of course, you'll also want to react to the amazing music he did with his band, The Big Push. There's no bad place to start, really, but a lot of people start that deep dive with "I Shot the Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop" (the red suspender version). Some of my other favorites are their covers of "Bongo Bong" and "Englishman in New York."
Such a powerful song an he has so much more for you to listen to this so called rabbit hole is deep the story teller of a life time his lyrical ability is insane along with his voice
Performed live, recorded with several cameras and a lav mic. (EDIT: For his singing range, try Back in 74 / Message in a Bottle (Live retake). He covers 2 songs and raps in between showing a wide range of his talents.)
I think a good one to check out his range would be a busking video with him and Sam Tompkins (extremely talented as well) " Earned It/Man's World/Falling". He sings in multiple registers. Not many people point this out but I am impressed with the amount of control he has while in his lower register. I think you will definitely enjoy.
Welcome to Ren !! Listen to Fred Again mash up it is 5 Fred Again songs mashed up into a acoustical version of all songs into 1 So good and his vocal range is incredible !! All of his songs are pretty profound ! And his speeches
Welcome to the wonderful world of ren, where you can always expect the unexpected 😊 he is a once in a generation type of talent, i think you will really love his music! 🥹💜💜
"This guy is brilliant, I love him!!" Maybe the same words I said the first time I saw this video. Amazing reaction by the way 🤘🏼🎶. Please please do The tale of Jenny and Screach. A live one take performance master piece
Welcome to Ren and the gang ;0) Chalk outlines and Back on 74 are great song to hear his art. For more serious things, there is Jenny and Screech (with all 3 parts in .... last part is called Violet)
❤❤❤ thank you. GAL RENegade new sub for more REN. Ren not only made me find true music again but Ren is changing the world one RENegade at a time. Ren doesn't have a specific song that you can hear his whole range in. But a couple that display a few different ranges are my favorite Fred Again Mashup. And than Back on 74 Message in a bottle retake. And yes he can do sting.
The REN rabbit hole is deep. You really can't pick a "wrong song"to react too. My favorite is usually the one I just listened to. You will be disappointed if you try to put him in a specific genre. REN does it all. Moreover, his duets are special as he makes those around himself even better.💪🎼👍
I have struggled most of my life (57 now) with mental health problems. I am stable but depressions always com back. I was in fear of they coming back. But now I found peace. The picture with the pendulum gave me peace and finally I understood and could accept what is happening to me. I am so grateful.
Great reaction. I recommend Chalk Outlines by Ren and Chinchilla; with one of the most beautiful duets I've ever heard. Looking forward to your reaction and analysis while diving into the Ren rabbit hole.
Definitely check out Back on 74 / Message in a bottle for vocals. I don't think I can remember a musician that has affected me as much as Ren. His talent and the huge amount of work he (and his gifted friends) put into his creations are just stunning.
I love watching others fall in love with Ren, and you really gave me a treat here! A lot of people pause on listening to Ren, because how can he top THIS? He can, and he does, consistently... Can't wait to see you react to more Ren!
Welcome to the Reneverse! Next, Chalk outlines, Hot to Be Me, Fred Again Mash up, Back on 74, For Joe and Bongo Bong with the big push. All Live, all 1 take and all great!
Ren is known for one takes. They shot this 6 times it 2 stationary cameras ( left and right) and a hand held camera. They chose the best performance and only used that footage. He is wearing a mic on his gown…. He is a masterful story teller ( Jenny and Screech full). He reinvents his own work by doing acoustic versions( Murderer). He does retakes- where he layers his lyrics over another songs lyrics ( Bitter Sweet Sympathy- Halftime and Losing It.). He does crazy busking mashups with his band The Big Push ( Wade In The Water / Trouble So Hard / Nina Simone and I Shot the Sheriff/ Road To Zion/Hip Hop. The same for his collaborations with Sam Tompkins (Earned It/ Man’s World/ Falling) He has haughtiness collaborations with Chinchilla amongst others. His original work can tackle heavy subjects , but he can be joyous, inspiring, playful , and inspiring.
Thanks for a great Ren reaction. I feel I should warn you that the Ren rabbit hole is very deep and filled with so much unbelievably amazing sonic joy of every genre there is! (Was that a bit over the top?)😂
Ciao from Italy! I found your channel earlier this year when you gave a reaction to Jacob Collier. Both Jacob and Ren bring tears to my eyes. They are both brilliant. Ren is so underrated , however.
Great reaction! New subscriber for your Ren journey. You're in for quite a ride! Killer vocals and musicianship. Folks will delve into all the details :) LOVE when someone who understands vocals and music experiences Ren's genius. AND he's genuinely one of the most awesome human beings on this planet. Excited for more Ren, please! 🙋♀️💖
What Kind of Woman is This is a good example of Ren and the rest of his Big Push band singing. Ren began voice lessons at a point when he realized he was straining his voice busking. He's obviously been a good student!
Many of rens songs are accoustic and recorded live like these one Hi Ren. You could analyse the vicals and live performance of singing singin ren in a duet with chinchilla in " Chalk outlines" and " How to be me " Peace✌️
Ren & Sam Tompkins Earned It/Man's World/Falling busking video. Ren's vocals start around 2 & 1/2 mins in but I recommend listening to the whole thing. Sam is an amazing singer too.
welcome to the Ren Rabbitt Hole... Be prepared, he has more genius pouring out of his every pore in his body. A true generational artist! His catalog is extensive, not every song is about his illness. I was a professional T-Bone player for over 20 years! I was very blessed and had the opportunity to play for some super talented and huge artists. I am 63 and Ren is already one of my all-time favorite artists....
Ren fans (called Renegades) as well as millions of people are inspired by him and his music. He is a visionary in music. Please watch his 30 minute video that he posted day before yesterday. It is a must watch to anyone who is an artist and has or had experience in the industry. You also get to experience the kind of person he is. Now, he has a number of vocal tracks that many vocal coaches react to. Fred Again Mashup and Back on 74/Message in a Bottle Retake show some of his range.
Fantastic reaction!! You are in for such a treat!! Back on 74 is another giod vocalone to watch. I love Ren and Chinchilla in How to be Me. Enjoy the journey. I subbed for more ❤❤❤
Lovely reaction. Ren truly is one in a Billion and spot on with changing peoples lives! Please do Chalk Outlines LIVE Ren with Chinchilla , it is very special then there are so many ( 200 + ) from Ren.
Welcome to the world of Ren ❤ Singing examples: Chalk outlines live version. How to be me live version. (You will meet his musical sister Chinchilla in this ones.) 😊 The Big Push Wade in the water /Nina Simone. Back on 74-message in a bottle. Fred Again Mash-up. Appreciate you, thank you ❤
Yes, Ren can sing and has a great range, terrific pitch and flits around, dips in and out of and across multiple genres. He's a multi-instrumentalist, a master lyricist and composer, a rapper, a slam poet, a street theatre performer, a producer, an actor, a narrator, a storyteller, and MUCH More. REN IS OUR MODERN BARD, using multi-media and live platforms. He is also a Powerful Social Commentator who doesn't shy away from shining the spotlight on many of the social ills of our times, that we are often inclined to look away from. Much of what he does is immaculately rehearsed, and are live one-takes. And you're right, on two counts. 1] He IS a Genius and 2] Ren IS Changing Lives. Enjoy exploring and sharing more of Ren's work. 😍 { # His Busking performance with his prior band; The Big Push, the mash-up; "I Shot The Sherrif - Zion - Hip Hop" gives a great snapshot of his extraordinary skills and diversity. }
Ren is EVERYTHING ❤ Listen to Ren (The Big Push) WADE IN THE WATER …… amazing emotional, incredible vocals!!!!❤” Cower at the man I have become” means so much to me as a person who had to completely reinvent their entire life❤
Yes. Yes to it all. Yours is a favorite reaction. And there's nuance to the visuals, his musical folio is OMG diverse and all of it pulls at least me (most likely anyone who geeks out on all of his talent-writing, performing, singing, playing, creating-and he cuts hair, lol-and relates to the world). I think you're going to be so pleasantly, happily surprised. The bottom line, he's one of the most fearless, authentic, honest, let alone talented artist. Have fun!
Ren is a one off talent the like of which I have never seen, and I was a teenager in the 60s with all that Beatles and Motown sound. Ren is self taught and a great guitarist, bass, keyboard player. He does wonderful colabs with Chinchilla, Eden Nash and many others. He is part of a busking band called The Big Push all the other three members are brilliant in their own right. Ren is a bard, a poet, a philosopher, a composer, a lyricist, and all around nice bloke. Congratulations you are in for a life changing ride.
71 yr old Scotsman here. I absolutely loved your exciting reaction to Hi Ren. As others have said, you really are in for a treat if you decide to go down the Ren rabbit hole. I'm subbing in the hope that you will do many of his songs as no two are alike and you WILL be further blown away.
I’ve watched many of your reaction videos, and I’ve watched dozens of reactions to Ren videos. So imagine my delight to see that you posted this. Not only is he brilliantly creative, he can sound like Sting, Bob Marley, and many others, as well as having his own personal singing style. You’ll enjoy hearing his different songs, even though many of them have dark and painful content. I’d like to recommend his Englishman in New York (with the band The Big Push), I Shot the Sheriff, Murderer, Chalk Outlines (a duet with Chinchilla), and The Hunger.
Loved this reaction! I've probably watched over 50 reactions to Hi Ren and this one is top tier. Never heard anyone say the middle section sounded like Primus and now I can't unhear it lol. You are in for a treat. The Renegades are a wonderful bunch and we are here for your trip down the rabbit hole! Keep them coming!
Ren is remarkable. 🥰 Subscribing to follow you on this adventure. For a vocal tour-de-force from Ren, his Fred Again retake (a mashup of several Fred Again songs) is phenomenal.
His mash up of Back on 74/Message in a Bottle does a good job of showcasing his vocal range in my opinion.
And shows straight joy in a performer, and then a group of performers. It is as close to perfection as you will see!! 😊
"Back on 74/Message in a Bottle" would definitely be my first choice too.
After that you can really experience his range by listening to him busking with Sam Tompkins and The Big Push.
Yes!
"I'm willing to bet he's changed a lot of people's lives" You have no idea, young-old, black-white, rock-rap....he touches anyone and everyone who's lucky enough to chance hearing his music
So so soooo much of this. ☝️ 👏👏👏
Terrific reaction! Ren is a vocal chameleon. You have just scratched the surface. Try his FRED AGAIN MASH UP for some crazy vocal gymnastics.
Agreed my friend. Definitely one of his best vocal performances 😊❤
I agree, too. Back on 74/Message in a Bottle as well.
@@tdshow4287 I was going to include BO74/Message and also WADE IN THE WATER/NINA SIMONE/TROUBLE SO HARD for belting, because man, does he belt on that!
@@yonahgrossman7319 interesting point that ThatSinger thinks he may have hit a F# on the Baggage collab, which is insane.
@@toria-j Ren's not human. The range he covers ON THE STREET doing Man's World in the video with Sam Tompkins IS NOT HUMAN!
I’m a 69 yr old great grandmother. I’ve been around for many years and I was a teenager in the 70s. I have never heard anybody like this young man. He’s freaking brilliant. Really has helped so many people. You should hear him play the keys!
One of his song was just taken down for using a sample what he paid for.
Mackay 🎹🎹a beautiful piece from Ren 💞
@@dottiemurray6013had a humming bird come in to listen to Mackay with me one time. Lovely!
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64 here, and I agree completely with you.
I'm 62 and this young man has become the most important artist of my lifetime new sub 🇬🇧😊
I'm 60 -- and he's in my top 5. Definitely the most important artist in the last decade or more, imho.
I've seen you posting this very comment under every single Ren reaction - and I appreciate it. ❤
I'm 61, and I absolutely love what he does!
Hey Gary, love seeing your post each time with Ren
Cheers 🍻❤❤❤
@@ShamWerkscame to say the same & I echo your appreciation - Cheers to you both 🍻😁
A good example of his range is the mash up "I Shot the Sheriff, Road to Zion, Hip Hop" (red suspender version") busking.
The best mashup!
That was the first example I thought of also when she mentioned his range.
Just a note that this will be on his former band’s channel, The Big Push
Braces! 😂
@@drum253 Trouser straps! Ok, braces...🙂
Congrats to you for finding Ren, the most talented, powerful and meaningful artist to come along in my 53 years on this planet.
Agreed here!! Team ‘71!!
I LOVE the way you appreciate the humour in this. "This guy" has so much to give. If you want to see his singing, some amazing feel singing in "The Big Push Wade in the Water" busking on the streets with his band.... Or something like "Fred Again Mash Up" for pure singing control... His greatest story telling is Shakespearian, The tale of Jenny and Screech" 13 minute version.
Modern day bard with soul. He's so multi genre multi instrumental multi talented he has no limit. Please please check out his other works. He breaks every expectation. Chalk outlines. Back on 74. I mean you really can't choose wrong. ❤❤❤
Ren drew me in, since I am a guitarist (with a lot of classical training) and also a published poet and singer. I am also a Hip-Hop head. So, he hits on everything I am into, while bringing a humanistic psychology approach, as well (I have a master's of psychology). Ren is the full package and just brings so much to the table to enjoy and relate to... and it's not just a "bonus".
He change my life. He is so much more than a music artist. He is simply an amazing human being with talents enough to share over a small country❤️
Oh oh, I can see you peering into the Ren Rabbit hole. My next suggestion would be the Tales of Jenny and Screech full trilogy.
Ren is a whole genre in one artist.. great reaction 🎉
Never heard a bad track from this genius musician / singer / producer / actor .. fantastic collabs ..his band the big push .. etc etc etc there is no limit to what this guy is capable of . nice reaction ..enjoy the journey .
if you wanna hear him sing check out Chalk Outlines, How to be me or the busking time together with the group The big push
For those first two songs, be sure to do the live version
Definitely - and be prepared for the side-quest that is Chinchilla! If you haven't heard her yet, she'll blow your little cotton socks off. 🤣
two lamps from goodwill, a wheelchair from the dump, a can of spray paint, a guitar, and a genius, and together they make the most important video of our lifetimes
Looove your reaction 😍 Ren is multi talented, genius for sure ❤️ If you want to hear Ren sing sing, listen to Back on 74 / Message in a bottle retake, just mind blowing 🤯 you'll hear his range 😉 this is also a one take video performed live, just amazing vibes and Ren is just so good ❤️ Thanks 😘
The "cower at the man I've become" gets me every, single time. He's absolutely amazing, makes me cry every time I hear it.
New sub here from Arizona, I'm here for any and all Ren reactions. As a 54 year old music lover my whole life, Ren has reconfigured my mind for the better and REN-EWED my heart & soul by making me really hear music for the 1st time in my life! Thank you for the great reaction! 😊 what an amazing journey awaits you!
It was lovely to see you laugh at Ren's humour in this song. I've seen a lot of reactions to Hi Ren, and that is noticed less often than his mental and physical health struggles, and the wisdom he has developed as a result of suffering. His music is often very emotionally vulnerable but there is a good deal of levity mixed in too. An uplifting song of his is Power. A cheeky song of his is Uninvited. Ren's done a number of interesting interviews, but for a brief summary of the kind of person he is, watch his one million subscribers video about defining success.
An example of his amazing breath control: Love Music part 3. It's part of a 4 part series spanning the length of his career, but they each stand alone. It's pretty remarkable considering he used to be a heavy smoker.
An example of his storytelling and acting abilities, as well as some excellent guitar playing and rapping: The Tale of Jenny and Screech. Make sure you watch the 13 minute video, which has all 3 songs in the correct order, as they make up a bigger story.
An interesting example of some of the different tonal qualities Ren can produce with his singing voice is his Back on 74 retake.
He was part of a busking band called the Big Push. They did an original song called Swan Song which has beautiful 3 part folk harmonies. They did a mashup cover of Wade in the water etc. which is incredible.
For an example of Ren's vocal range and his ability to captivate an audience: Ren & Sam Tompkins: Earned It etc.
Some excellent examples of his rapping ability: Seven Sins, the Hunger, Genesis (especially the live version), Blind Eyed (live version on the Music Crowns channel is my favourite version)
Subscribed for more reactions to Ren. Also, if you haven't come across Ren's "musical sibling" Chinchilla, you will absolutely love her.
A lot of people are about to show up. I agree with the earlier commenters -- Fred Again Mash-up and Back on 74/Message in a Bottle Retake show off a lot of his singing range. They're both pretty recent and I think his voice is maturing and/or he's feeling better. But you really can't go wrong with any of his work with The Big Push. He has a large catalog and you can't go wrong with any of it. Looking forward to more Ren, if you dive down the rabbit hole.
"He is way beyond"
As you dig into him and his other music/art/personality, you will see just how true that statement is.
Ren and Sam Tompkins busking,
Electric guitar
Earned it/Man's World/Falling.
And Back on 74 /Message in the Bottle.
He has triggered healing and a deep sense of community among those suffering from chronic pain and mental and physical illness. He was virtually bedridden from 19 to 26 undiagnosed for ,Lyme, he has considerable brain, ,nerve, organ, damage and pain and MCAS, POTS and other autoimmunity.
New song dropping on Thursday. Would love for you to join us in Support of Ren , KUJO BEAT DOWN.
Details on his Community pageand last video post
Well done my dear. Welcome to the community of Renegades. Please do more Ren reactions.👍
Ren is Truly a Once in a Multi-Generational Artist on the Level of Shakespeare. He is a Performance Art Master who blends music and character acting from all the styles over the last 500 years and makes it Modern and Relatable to all Generations even if normally you may not be a fan of whatever genre he is currently performing. From Location and Video Directing Worthy of Tarantino or Spielberg, to Lyrics Shakespeare would have been Proud to have Written, To an Emotional Performance on par with Marlon Brando or Morgan Freeman and the Musical Prowess of Jimmy Page or Eric Clapton and the Vocal Chops of Robert Plant or M&M! The RENegades Welcome a New Member to the RENaverse! May Your Exploration of the Ren Rabbit Hole be Deep and Complete! You Won't Be Disappointed!
"Ren - Back on 74". You will freak out, it's so good.
Highly caffeinated amongst other things..... 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Just wait..... Ren's range is insane, balanced equally by his incredible talent. Soooo many singing examples. If you go down the rabbit hole, you will have soooooo many hours of content, and top notch at that. Welcome to the RENaissance. New Renegade sub here.
He's changed a lot of lives, including my own. If you want to focus on vocals, I recommend you check out his duets with Chinchilla, who is a stellar vocalist. My own favorite is "How to Be Me". "Chalk Outlines" is also amazing.
Your sub count is about to grow incredibly! Ren is fantastic, has over 200 uploads here on TH-cam!!
Welcome to the multitalented genius Ren! ❤️ This masterpiece is just the tip of the iceberg. Ren is a relatable voice for everyone dancing in the darkness as he eloquently, with all the authenticity of someone who is painfully familiar with it, lets us know that we are not alone and inspires us to keep dancing. And in doing so, Ren has literally saved lives with his art.
Other Renegades will probably recommend songs like Sick Boi (though it has been removed due to some legal bullshit so we’re currently waiting for a remake) and Troubles for insight into his story with illness and years of misdiagnosis. I will just add a suggestion to check out one of my personal favourites that doesn’t get nearly as much attention as it deserves: Crutch feat. Bibi. It’s an older song from before Ren was finally correctly diagnosed with Lyme disease and was written after a breakdown following multiple emergency trips to the hospital. It is heart wrenching and stunning. Also a song where he sings without any rapping.
And a little help to guide you on your journey: While I’m sure plenty of people will tell you to react to the trilogy of tales in the correct order, it is often overlooked that there are a few other songs best done in order of release (though doesn’t have to be in one sitting): Freckled Angels -> Suic!de -> For Joe.
Also if you want to understand the man behind the art (and why we all love him so dearly), check out his 1m subscribers video on defining success. Ren is not just a brilliant artist but a genuinely good human being who wants to inspire positive change in the world.
Hope to see you deep down the Ren rabbit hole with the rest of us 🐰🕳️
Loved your reaction and as you can see by this point the fans of Ren ( Renegades ) are very supportive of the reactor channels. Highly recommend you check out more of his music cause it only gets more mind blowing.
Great reaction video.... New sub from a huge Ren and his amazing talented friends (Chinchilla, Sam Tompkins, Romain Axisa and many more) Thanks
Please go for more ren, you'll love every choice of his catalog. Renegades will be here.
To really hear Ren sing, you're going to want to see his range. Back on 74/Message in a Bottle is absolutely art and he credibly stands with Bowie. Go to I Shot the Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop and you'll see him slide in and out of Marley while keeping his own voice. Chalk Outlines (a duet with Chinchilla) is unbelievable both for its message and the duet the two of them pull off in a one take. It's a Man's World brings out the James Brown, it goes on and on. But for me, his masterwork Is Violet's tale, the last song of the Tales Trilogy (you'll find them as the" Tales of Jenny and Screech" and do yourself a favor and watch full version which has the three parts together). Aside from an incredible story and amazing singing, he literally plays the building as a musical instrument, moving through it so that his voice changes with the acoustics of the space he's in.
OMG, I never connected Primus, but as soon as you said it I couldn't unhear it in that passage. Great observation and reaction!
I am 46 and I just recently went down the Ren rabbit hole, he is probably one of the most talented artist I’ve ever ever heard. I don’t know if you seen it yet, but you really need to watch the trilogy of Jenny & Screech, the third song is called Violets tale, on his channel he does all three in order when they were released. I don’t think they were together, but now they are mind blowing! I’m also a big fan of murderer, and genesis. His music definitely speaks a variety of people which shows his talent. I’ve had Nueropathy for 15 years, and I live with extreme pain every day, I feel like part of that group of people who gets it and somehow put it in the words that I could never
All right, so after reading through the comments for a minute, I’m gonna throw my suggestions into the hat Back on 74 is a good one. It’s a more recent. What I haven’t seen are any suggestions for REN’s band called The Big Push, they did a cover of English man in New York, which is fantastic.
I really like that you just got straight into it, and weren't talking about things people realistically don't care about for 4 minutes before it begun. thanks. Great content, subscribed just for that,
For his singing voice, consider reacting to the cover with his old band while street busking, The Big Push - Wade in the water / Nina Simone / Trouble so hard
This one doesn’t get mentioned enough, imo!
This!! So beautiful.
Firstly 😤God bless you 😂 Ren is in so many respects the artist of this generation, his range is unlimited and he will always leave you wanting more but don't worry he always has more to give, it doesn't hurt that he's an absolute gentleman either, enjoy the ride ✌ ❤ 🐦.
Ren and Sam Tompkins Blind eyed fantastic
This young man doesn't sing believe me he SANGS 🎶🎵🤌. Buckle up buttercup 🤯😉🙏💪🐝🍀🇬🇧
You now know the tale of jenny and screech in full amongst many others will be filling your comments up. New subscriber!
REN is a one man symphony. There really is nobody else like him. Thankful to experience an artist like him in my lifetime. His collection of works is vast and diverse. Renegades will chime in with some next reaction suggestions for you. Based on HI REN being your first, I think Chalk Outlines Live and the Tale of Jenny & Screech & Violet (make sure all three at once) would be good next ones to experience. Thanks for the reaction ❤🩹❤🩹
Ren is therapy for so many from one song he helps so many people open up in ways therapists struggle to do in person.
First time i watched Hi Ren i had a panic attack but thought i needed to watch it again so i watched someone reacting to it
that was the best thing i could do i have watched many times since. One thing i think about this song is it needs to be seen
by every one even in schools after a certain age, because how many children kill themselves because of the negativity
towards them from nasty comments and bullying to them believing what is said. I went through hell, bullied all through
school to the point i attempted suicide twice, and to many issues in my life since then I am a recovering alcoholic 11 years
clean I suffer PTSD and other health issues so the majority of bad days over good is high, if this bullying had been dealt
with i may have had a reasonable life not the existence i have to deal with now
He is a brilliant artist! We’ve come into an era where these artists are pushing the boundaries, combining multiple genres of music and really being different and I’m here for it! I love it!! Everything I’ve heard from this young man has been absolutely great!!
Yup, I believed music to be dead for the last thirty years! And now I see ppl like Ren, Chinchilla or Ronnie Radke and am totally stoked!
Welcome to the Ren-aissance! Ren is the most remarkable artist I've experienced in my 54 years, and his music continually helps me in my own mental health struggles.
To get an idea of his vocal range, I'd strongly recommend "Back on 74/Message in a Bottle," "Fred Again Mashup," and his acoustic version of "Murderer."
To hear how Ren plays with others, you'll want to check out "Chalk Outlines," "How to Be Me," and "Blind Eyed."
Of course, you'll also want to react to the amazing music he did with his band, The Big Push. There's no bad place to start, really, but a lot of people start that deep dive with "I Shot the Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop" (the red suspender version). Some of my other favorites are their covers of "Bongo Bong" and "Englishman in New York."
Such a powerful song an he has so much more for you to listen to this so called rabbit hole is deep the story teller of a life time his lyrical ability is insane along with his voice
Performed live, recorded with several cameras and a lav mic.
(EDIT: For his singing range, try Back in 74 / Message in a Bottle (Live retake). He covers 2 songs and raps in between showing a wide range of his talents.)
I second that recommendation. 👍
Yeah, good call.
The Fred again mashup is my favorite for vocal
I think a good one to check out his range would be a busking video with him and Sam Tompkins (extremely talented as well) " Earned It/Man's World/Falling". He sings in multiple registers. Not many people point this out but I am impressed with the amount of control he has while in his lower register. I think you will definitely enjoy.
Welcome to Ren !! Listen to Fred Again mash up it is 5 Fred Again songs mashed up into a acoustical version of all songs into 1 So good and his vocal range is incredible !! All of his songs are pretty profound ! And his speeches
A lot of people recommending "Chalk Outlines" next (which is a great choice). But be sure to do the live version.
Welcome to the world of REN. He is a artist like no other. Enjoy this ride for it will be an epic emotional roller coaster.
Welcome to the wonderful world of ren, where you can always expect the unexpected 😊 he is a once in a generation type of talent, i think you will really love his music! 🥹💜💜
"This guy is brilliant, I love him!!" Maybe the same words I said the first time I saw this video. Amazing reaction by the way 🤘🏼🎶.
Please please do The tale of Jenny and Screach. A live one take performance master piece
Blind Eyed, MC sessions
Chalk outlines, how to be me, Fred again, I Shot the Sheriff/road to zion/hip hop mashup, warpigs all show his singing well
Welcome to Ren and the gang ;0)
Chalk outlines and Back on 74 are great song to hear his art.
For more serious things, there is Jenny and Screech (with all 3 parts in .... last part is called Violet)
❤❤❤ thank you. GAL RENegade new sub for more REN. Ren not only made me find true music again but Ren is changing the world one RENegade at a time. Ren doesn't have a specific song that you can hear his whole range in. But a couple that display a few different ranges are my favorite Fred Again Mashup. And than Back on 74 Message in a bottle retake. And yes he can do sting.
The REN rabbit hole is deep. You really can't pick a "wrong song"to react too. My favorite is usually the one I just listened to. You will be disappointed if you try to put him in a specific genre. REN does it all. Moreover, his duets are special as he makes those around himself even better.💪🎼👍
Welcome to the rabbit hole of Ren and the world of BARDCORE!!!
So I think his (Ren) 13:33 band The big push's version of I shot the sheriff . That really showcases his vocal abilities. And it's in a live setting .
I have struggled most of my life (57 now) with mental health problems. I am stable but depressions always com back. I was in fear of they coming back. But now I found peace. The picture with the pendulum gave me peace and finally I understood and could accept what is happening to me. I am so grateful.
WELCOME to the Renisphere!
This has to be established more lmao
for range check out "Back on 74" for harmonies "Chalk Outlines" for knockout emotional impact "Su!cide"
For a vocal coach, I'd suggest Freckled Angels (live) followed by For Joe instead of Su!cide. I agree on knockout emotional impact!
Hi from Ireland. Just found your channel. Great reaction. I love to hear some of the technical stuff cause I never stop singing all day long 😊❤
Great reaction. I recommend Chalk Outlines by Ren and Chinchilla; with one of the most beautiful duets I've ever heard. Looking forward to your reaction and analysis while diving into the Ren rabbit hole.
Definitely check out Back on 74 / Message in a bottle for vocals. I don't think I can remember a musician that has affected me as much as Ren.
His talent and the huge amount of work he (and his gifted friends) put into his creations are just stunning.
I love watching others fall in love with Ren, and you really gave me a treat here! A lot of people pause on listening to Ren, because how can he top THIS? He can, and he does, consistently...
Can't wait to see you react to more Ren!
Welcome to the Reneverse! Next, Chalk outlines, Hot to Be Me, Fred Again Mash up, Back on 74, For Joe and Bongo Bong with the big push. All Live, all 1 take and all great!
Ren is known for one takes. They shot this 6 times it 2 stationary cameras ( left and right) and a hand held camera. They chose the best performance and only used that footage. He is wearing a mic on his gown….
He is a masterful story teller ( Jenny and Screech full).
He reinvents his own work by doing acoustic versions( Murderer).
He does retakes- where he layers his lyrics over another songs lyrics ( Bitter Sweet Sympathy- Halftime and Losing It.).
He does crazy busking mashups with his band The Big Push ( Wade In The Water / Trouble So Hard / Nina Simone and I Shot the Sheriff/ Road To Zion/Hip Hop. The same for his collaborations with Sam Tompkins (Earned It/ Man’s World/ Falling)
He has haughtiness collaborations with Chinchilla amongst others.
His original work can tackle heavy subjects , but he can be joyous, inspiring, playful , and inspiring.
Shot 4 times, 3 cameras. The audio is from one take. The video spliced form multiple.
Thanks for a great Ren reaction. I feel I should warn you that the Ren rabbit hole is very deep and filled with so much unbelievably amazing sonic joy of every genre there is! (Was that a bit over the top?)😂
Ciao from Italy! I found your channel earlier this year when you gave a reaction to Jacob Collier. Both Jacob and Ren bring tears to my eyes. They are both brilliant. Ren is so underrated , however.
Great reaction! New subscriber for your Ren journey.
You're in for quite a ride!
Killer vocals and musicianship. Folks will delve into all the details :)
LOVE when someone who understands vocals and music experiences Ren's genius. AND he's genuinely one of the most awesome human beings on this planet.
Excited for more Ren, please! 🙋♀️💖
What Kind of Woman is This is a good example of Ren and the rest of his Big Push band singing. Ren began voice lessons at a point when he realized he was straining his voice busking. He's obviously been a good student!
Many of rens songs are accoustic and recorded live like these one
Hi Ren.
You could analyse the vicals and live performance of singing singin ren in a duet with chinchilla in
" Chalk outlines" and " How to be me "
Peace✌️
Enjoyed your reaction. Ren is a once in a lifetime artist. ❤ Enjoy the ride! Can’t go wrong when tappin into his catalog.
Ya, he’s blown most of us away ♥️ And continues to do so.
With. Every. Single. Song.
Great reaction!
Ren & Sam Tompkins Earned It/Man's World/Falling busking video. Ren's vocals start around 2 & 1/2 mins in but I recommend listening to the whole thing. Sam is an amazing singer too.
welcome to the Ren Rabbitt Hole... Be prepared, he has more genius pouring out of his every pore in his body. A true generational artist! His catalog is extensive, not every song is about his illness. I was a professional T-Bone player for over 20 years! I was very blessed and had the opportunity to play for some super talented and huge artists. I am 63 and Ren is already one of my all-time favorite artists....
Ren fans (called Renegades) as well as millions of people are inspired by him and his music. He is a visionary in music. Please watch his 30 minute video that he posted day before yesterday. It is a must watch to anyone who is an artist and has or had experience in the industry. You also get to experience the kind of person he is. Now, he has a number of vocal tracks that many vocal coaches react to. Fred Again Mashup and Back on 74/Message in a Bottle Retake show some of his range.
This video makes me tear up every time.
Fantastic reaction!! You are in for such a treat!! Back on 74 is another giod vocalone to watch. I love Ren and Chinchilla in How to be Me. Enjoy the journey. I subbed for more ❤❤❤
Lovely reaction. Ren truly is one in a Billion and spot on with changing peoples lives! Please do Chalk Outlines LIVE Ren with Chinchilla , it is very special then there are so many ( 200 + ) from Ren.
Welcome to the world of Ren ❤
Singing examples:
Chalk outlines live version.
How to be me live version.
(You will meet his musical sister Chinchilla in this ones.) 😊
The Big Push Wade in the water /Nina Simone.
Back on 74-message in a bottle.
Fred Again Mash-up.
Appreciate you, thank you ❤
Well done. Welcome. Ren is different. Fred Again! You’ll love it!
Yes, Ren can sing and has a great range, terrific pitch and flits around, dips in and out of and across multiple genres. He's a multi-instrumentalist, a master lyricist and composer, a rapper, a slam poet, a street theatre performer, a producer, an actor, a narrator, a storyteller, and MUCH More. REN IS OUR MODERN BARD, using multi-media and live platforms.
He is also a Powerful Social Commentator who doesn't shy away from shining the spotlight on many of the social ills of our times, that we are often inclined to look away from.
Much of what he does is immaculately rehearsed, and are live one-takes.
And you're right, on two counts. 1] He IS a Genius and 2] Ren IS Changing Lives.
Enjoy exploring and sharing more of Ren's work. 😍
{ # His Busking performance with his prior band; The Big Push, the mash-up; "I Shot The Sherrif - Zion - Hip Hop" gives a great snapshot of his extraordinary skills and diversity. }
Welcome to the reneverse Enjoy the ride. Your channel is about to blow up. I am going to enjoy watching your journey.
Welcome to Ren,enjoy the ride,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Ren is EVERYTHING ❤ Listen to Ren (The Big Push) WADE IN THE WATER …… amazing emotional, incredible vocals!!!!❤” Cower at the man I have become” means so much to me as a person who had to completely reinvent their entire life❤
Yes. Yes to it all. Yours is a favorite reaction. And there's nuance to the visuals, his musical folio is OMG diverse and all of it pulls at least me (most likely anyone who geeks out on all of his talent-writing, performing, singing, playing, creating-and he cuts hair, lol-and relates to the world). I think you're going to be so pleasantly, happily surprised. The bottom line, he's one of the most fearless, authentic, honest, let alone talented artist. Have fun!
Ren is a one off talent the like of which I have never seen, and I was a teenager in the 60s with all that Beatles and Motown sound. Ren is self taught and a great guitarist, bass, keyboard player. He does wonderful colabs with Chinchilla, Eden Nash and many others. He is part of a busking band called The Big Push all the other three members are brilliant in their own right.
Ren is a bard, a poet, a philosopher, a composer, a lyricist, and all around nice bloke. Congratulations you are in for a life changing ride.
You have no idea of how many subs you can get from Ren!
71 yr old Scotsman here. I absolutely loved your exciting reaction to Hi Ren. As others have said, you really are in for a treat if you decide to go down the Ren rabbit hole. I'm subbing in the hope that you will do many of his songs as no two are alike and you WILL be further blown away.
I’ve watched many of your reaction videos, and I’ve watched dozens of reactions to Ren videos. So imagine my delight to see that you posted this.
Not only is he brilliantly creative, he can sound like Sting, Bob Marley, and many others, as well as having his own personal singing style. You’ll enjoy hearing his different songs, even though many of them have dark and painful content.
I’d like to recommend his Englishman in New York (with the band The Big Push), I Shot the Sheriff, Murderer, Chalk Outlines (a duet with Chinchilla), and The Hunger.
Chalk outlines, chalk outlines, chalk outlines!! REN and Chinchilla
Loved this reaction! I've probably watched over 50 reactions to Hi Ren and this one is top tier. Never heard anyone say the middle section sounded like Primus and now I can't unhear it lol. You are in for a treat. The Renegades are a wonderful bunch and we are here for your trip down the rabbit hole! Keep them coming!
I'm jealous of you. You are about to be blown away. The i shot the sheriff medley next would blow your mind and help you acclimate to Ren's genius.
Subscribed for the rabbithole!! ❤❤❤
Ren is remarkable. 🥰
Subscribing to follow you on this adventure.
For a vocal tour-de-force from Ren, his Fred Again retake (a mashup of several Fred Again songs) is phenomenal.