You guys should definitely to react to Ren’s band “The Big Push” and their cover of “I Shot The Sheriff”. People keep reacting to this but not their street performances which is what blew them up overtime.
We appreciate you making such great music!!! Keep putting REAL music out there for us that still appreciates the meaning behind it! Much love and respect for stopping by! 💪🏾
I'm 67 Ren I've been dancing that Eternal dance since I was a teen and still ! I hear you loud and clear! Sing to God young man !! ohh ohh ohh ohh oohh oooh !!!!!!!!! Amen!
Every Ren reaction to Hi Ren . . . First time he starts "yodelling", what was that!!! I wasn't expecting that! Second time he is "yodelling" at the end of the song . . . with big smile "yes yes yes YES YES YES!" I get it, I get it!
It's just so comforting to know everyone who comes across this song connects with it and I'm not alone in feeling like ren has felt with the battles he's had in his life
I cry every time I watch a reaction. This is me without that musical talent. I have severe Lupus and PTSD from childhood trauma. I don’t know how many times I have had conversations with myself just like that! Thanks guys!!
You and me both. We'll I'm going in for my like 300th time. And I cry everytime and it's fascinating because they are both happy and sad tears. Ren is my favourite artist atm. He's something different and it's special
me too, it slays me, I cant get through it without ballin, and I am not afraid to admit it. It's powerful stuff how can one man with an Acoustic guitar make music that feels like it could crush Demons. Its a Masterpiece, and I think it has something that everyone could relate to, whether people believe in spiritual side of things or not, I think he beautifully sums up the human condition. Also of course mental health, but not in the usual sterile cold, well meaning but miss understanding way. Its from a direct experience, some people can relate to that very every day but none less challenging reality. But even a relatively mental healthy person has doubts and gnawng internal dialogs, so even they can relate. This is all a long way of me saying it's genius
@@bookerwills8649 I know what you mean, it's realease tears, good and bad, its not grief, I think its just hitting crazy deep in the Subconscious/Jungian/Soul whatever the hell anyone wants to call it, It rings like a bell and people feel it, even if they dont know what they are feeling (I am not sure anyone really knows lool)
That's everyone. You won't be happy until you stop looking back. Don't use brain drugs. They are simply stopping mental growth. Let life happen and enjoy today. I don't say this out of anger or spite. I say it because there is a better way. Hope your journey ends with a smile. Life's about attitude. Change the attitude find happiness
This is all of us. That's why it's so special. It transcends every division to touch every human soul. The last line said it perfectly. "We must not forget, that we are human beings." Respect for this reaction too. They understood it immediately. Much love to you all in your quests to keep that pendulum in the light.
I love the contrast of emotions, when first hearing the whoo hoo hoos people's faces are like Wtf is this?, by the end they are head-banging along and feeling it and have been on a journey.
I absolutely love all the reactors in the beginning when Ren starts his “oooh 🎼 🎶 “ they are not quite sure what to think, but at the end of song when he goes into his “oooh 🎶 🎼” all reactors are bobbing their heads and completely into the song! ❤ A must follow up to this is “Jenny’s Tale, Screech’s Tale and Violet’s Tale....in that order I believe there is a video that contains all three. Much love ❤
Yes, I've now watched about 30 reaction videos and am writing some blog posts about this whole experience, but yeah, watching the difference between those two moments is definitely one of the most rewarding things!
This amazing HUMAN is currently in Canada undergoing some procedure to help with his autoimmune disorder. I love this song because it's an inspiration to me because I struggle with bipolar disorder anxiety and chronic pain issues for over 20 years now. This came at the right time and the world needs to hear this! Thanks for doing this!
I had never heard of Ren until a coule of weeks ago when I clicked on a reaction to this very song. I haven't stopped clicking since and I went and dived deeper into his catalogue and continue to be awed, amazed and impressed. I needed this in my life. And add to everything that this is being performed & shot LIVE! Loved your reaction! I suggest you keep going with him. The Tale of Jenny & Screech (FULL VERSION) is another masterpiece of storytelling that will blow your mind. He can sign so beautifully too - Chalk Outlines, How To Be Me, Crutch. And he can rap, like rap rap - Hunger, What You Want. Then he has songs about real world issues - Money Game & Money Game 2. It just goes on & on. Hopefully you will enjoy discovering his music as much as I have.
41 years of life listening to all different genres of music i have never heard a song like this. Hes a musical and lyrical genius. absolutly Incredible.
It's like your listening to music going along .. An then in your head is the "ARGUMENT" with self both sides then back to music on your way with your day ..!! Putting the voices in my head in check. They are my inmates... Ren is captured an confirmed we are not alone in this struggle thru the game of life. Ren is pure genius✌🏼💗😊😶🌫️
... we all go through these battles.. but remember, sometimes when the chips are down.. it isn't just 'life' that is against you. Thanks for sharing Half and Jai.
The devil amplifies our own self doubt, short comings and misplaced desires. This is how he is able to destroy the good God has planned for us, individually and collectively. It is a dance, however we must be willing to change dance partners.
This is probably the 20th reaction video I've watched of this now and I will continue watching all the reaction videos. It's honestly the greatest song I've heard in a long, LONG, time and it makes me tear up every time
I have been following Ren for at least a handful of years. If not seven or eight years this guy has been in music since his early teens and creating amazing music you can find him when younger goin famous with a band I believe, called “trick fox”, where he has awesome kinda pop rock songs but, still so good to listen to and such awesome music, an other band the big push, and many other setups with him, such as him and Sam Thompson. What I found to love more than just great music is the heart and soul out into his music, his troubles put into music, because people think you can’t lose your mind if you’ve lost it in the beginning of life, and then circumstances happen, things change, and you find out you’re as human everybody else, and you can lose your mind, you can be in more pain than your brain to handle at the time, and I’ve been listening to his music those many years ago, and this guy has had his own issues and I really related to him and his music. He’s amazing, a lyrical, genius. I can’t wait to see you guys this reaction.
Ren was missed diagnosed at 17 with lime disease….He is currently in Canada receiving treatment and doing well. I still cry every time I see this……Great reaction……Judy D
Hi love watching your videos, your laugh is contagious Jai… umm I was watching your Hi Ren reaction not sure what I was seeing but at 8.04 a white orb flies down from top middle of screen towards Half and turns and stops at you Jai. Either way you have a guardian Angel. Sending love from Australia
I believe from Brighton UK. My mate has watched him several times, and to be honest everyone needs to listen to all his tunes, and his two other bands he is /was involved with. Ironically I've got to go to the hospital /hozzy, for a similar muscle, strength debilitating couple of illnesses. Ren, (and I'm probably old enough to be his momma, at nearly 45,) has so much more work for you to listen to! Ignore predictive, as usual, but thank you for helping to bring him into the forefront of others minds. It's 3.09 am here, so I apologise for the lack of sensibility. 🙏✌️
Love your reactions to this song. Absolutely one of my favorites to hi ren. ❤️ you guys are so relatable and I could feel your emotion through the screen!
Excellent reaction. I've just ran across Ren over the last couple weeks and have watched about 25 reactions or so to this song. Was wondering if you guys would pick it up and you did! Thanks! Not really my type of music, but this is something more to me and comes at a fortuitous time for us all as we, most of us, can relate, I think. This is art in raw form and speaks to a deeper part of us. Thanks again for your reaction! Long time follower and fan and I look forward to more!
Sick boi just dropped, it’s equally as groundbreaking as Hi Ren and his trilogy Screech’s tale, Jenny’s tale and Violet’s tale is brilliant. If you notice also that he wears a microphone in his videos as he is really performing and not lip syncing like most artists do.
I get the chills and get fill up EVERY TIME I watch his video. I am now addicted to watching reaction videos from Rens music. Simply an amazing talent. Great heart felt and genuine reaction.
I remember indie music having struggled to be embrace by the mainstream audience/market. Now, internet plays a big role to get music, movies and everything in the world. The hit in the 90's that was not in any major label was the Stay by Liza Loeb.
Your reaction to Hi Ren a month or so ago introduced this incredible artist to me. No that I've gone done that rabbit hole I'd like to see your reaction his Children of the Moon video...
Super sharp! Took about 10 seconds of flow and you identified the source! (He also throws in Plan B). But he like, “self-roasts” right in the middle of the song when the demon names his influences lol.
I have been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, bipolar among other things. It’s rough because people don’t understand how much I know my thought process messed up and outside the norm. This song tears 😭 me up every time
New subscriber. Just love these Ren reactions. Notice how many new viewers just for posting this? Hope you enjoy your time in the rabbit hole your in. Now for your other reactions.
WOW, What a wake up for me. That touched me in ways I will have to sort out. Strong! I am a veteran, but this speaks to a different kind of warfare. Spiritual, soulful. I command battles in my mind, but I'm a victim of the war in my heart! Love you guys, thanks for sharing.
Wow. Not losers and winners, rather victims and students. Just wow. This Ren has been inside the belly of the beast and is standing on a mountaintop now.
Guys he has another vid where he plays on the street with another artist and does an old dope dope song. I'll be back with the link and post it below this comment if you are interested. Man this guy blew me away & even more so.
You guys are so good together. The way you feed off each other's energy. I'm so happy you guys have each other. It reminds me not to take for granted the blessings I have. Love yall
Jai your skin is on point!!! You always look like you’re glowing, beautiful! Half you look great too! Love you guys! If I could pick any TH-cam reactors to hang out with it would be you guys, lol. We would have a lot of fun!
I liked the concept of the pendulum and how much you need to settle and pick those battles. stay your path, be true to you, and that truth will set you free.
Also good call on rap poets; I think of the Last Poets who combined revolutionary raps on top of acoustic jazz beats with guitar and bongos. Good shout!
First time here. I have to say, you both are awesome and the chemistry between you is perfect!! I love Ren, Daria, and Jordan!! This song is so deep and thought consuming!!- Thank you for sharing!! I love you guys!!
Great reaction, as usual. "Hi Ren" is the song that put Ren on everyone's radar over the past month; it went viral and has garnered more than 3.5 million views since its debut, but he has been creating great music for more than 10 years. Ren's songs are generally recorded live. His latest release, "Sick Boi," is almost another chapter to "Hi Ren." I am 57 y/o, and I only recently learned about Ren and have gone down this rabbit hole ever since. Many of his songs resonate with me because he addresses struggles that I myself face every day. A little background on Ren that I gathered from the internet. 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. His illness often kept him in bed for up to 23 hours a day. Ren was initially diagnosed with depression, bipolar disorder, and chronic fatigue syndrome. It would take seven years before he was finally correctly diagnosed with autoimmunity, Lyme disease, and resulting brain damage. 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. He plays multiple instruments, has amazing vocals, is an excellent storyteller, and is quite the philosopher and poet. Check out the trilogy "The Tale of Jenny/Screech/Violet." It is haunting and has an unforeseen conclusion; WATCH THEM IN THE STATED ORDER, as this is the flow of the storyline or just watch “The Tale of Jenny & Screech (Full),” which includes “Violet’s Tale at the end. It is another example of Ren’s genius and a master’s class in storytelling. Ren’s collaborations with Chinchilla (“Chalk Outlines,” “How to Be Me”) are beautiful and showcase his singing voice while addressing mental health. I would watch the official live music videos. "Chalk Outlines" is one of my favorite songs right now. Ren's personal reflections are threaded through many of his songs; "Insomnia," "Depression," “Diazepam," “Penitence,” “Dear God,” “Heretic,” “Dominos,” his "Freckled Angels" album, just to name a few, all deserve a listen. His song "Money Game" (Part I & II) is another recommendation. His performances with Sam Tompkins (“Blind Eyed,” “Earned it /Mans World / Falling,” “Walking on the Moon), Eden Nash (“Humble,” “Ocean”), Bibi (“Crutch,” “Ahiahiaoha”), Molly McKinna (“Penitence”), his former bandmate, Romain Axisa (“French Song”) are all great. Ren's performances as a member of the band "The Big Push" (which unfortunately broke up) are awesome and well worth checking out, both the busking (street performances) and their live recordings. Ren's covers of "I Shot the Sheriff," "Oh My Woman," "Wade in the Water," "An Englishman in New York," and so many others are equally impressive and really give you a sample of his vocal ability. Ren just released his latest single, “Sick Boi.” In anticipation of his stay in Canada for more treatments, Ren prepared some music ahead of time to be released over the next 3-6 months that he expects to be gone. "Sick Boi" is almost another chapter to "Hi Ren."
Ren is the new Simon and Garfunkel of this age!! I love watching your reaction videos - definitely my favorite channel! Yes, please react to more Ren! I just discovered him myself and would love to share my journey of discovery with you.
I discovered Ren because of you guys and his music has really helped me especially this song as I have been suffering with mental health battles recently. To hear someone like Ren speak these words makes me realise I'm not alone in my thoughts. So thank you Half and Jai and thank you Ren x
If you’re here in the comments don’t forget to subscribe to the channel and get this video to 1K likes! ❤
I was wondering when you guys would review this, not just for the talent but the message. God bless!!
Ren talking about "Hi Ren" on Twitch
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was waiting for this one. yall never disappoint. btw yall know NF dropping a new album this year...right?.
You guys should definitely to react to Ren’s band “The Big Push” and their cover of “I Shot The Sheriff”. People keep reacting to this but not their street performances which is what blew them up overtime.
Ren responded in these comments!!!
Loved watching you both react to my video guys! Appreciate the kind words and support!
We appreciate you making such great music!!! Keep putting REAL music out there for us that still appreciates the meaning behind it! Much love and respect for stopping by! 💪🏾
You’re a mfing boss
Ren?? Nah that's Tommy from Peaky Blinders! Kiddin'... but Ren is killin' it like Tommy from P.B.r's
I'm 67 Ren I've been dancing that Eternal dance since I was a teen and still ! I hear you loud and clear! Sing to God young man !! ohh ohh ohh ohh oohh oooh !!!!!!!!! Amen!
Your creative genius is incredible. Thankyou for helping others to see HOPE ❤ and thanks to this channel for sharing 😊
No one seems to acknowledge the greatness of the noose line... It's one of the best, right there with the You gotta kill you line.
I've been wondering if all these reaction people miss it, or does it hit too hard to mention.
I 💯 agree. So powerful. I watch so many reactions to this video…I wait for people to acknowledge that line. It hits so hard.
Those who feel it know
Out of this world and destined to be the best ambassador ever for Mental Health.
Every Ren reaction to Hi Ren . . . First time he starts "yodelling", what was that!!! I wasn't expecting that! Second time he is "yodelling" at the end of the song . . . with big smile "yes yes yes YES YES YES!" I get it, I get it!
Every reaction I watch makes me cry. Think it's tears of joy, rather than sadness. Watching it hit people is amazing.
i enjoy that too- seeing people react to such art. Half and jai seem like good souls too
It's just so comforting to know everyone who comes across this song connects with it and I'm not alone in feeling like ren has felt with the battles he's had in his life
Me to, keep look up reaction videos, all his music is really well wrote
I cry every time I watch a reaction. This is me without that musical talent. I have severe Lupus and PTSD from childhood trauma. I don’t know how many times I have had conversations with myself just like that! Thanks guys!!
You and me both. We'll I'm going in for my like 300th time. And I cry everytime and it's fascinating because they are both happy and sad tears. Ren is my favourite artist atm. He's something different and it's special
me too, it slays me, I cant get through it without ballin, and I am not afraid to admit it. It's powerful stuff how can one man with an Acoustic guitar make music that feels like it could crush Demons. Its a Masterpiece, and I think it has something that everyone could relate to, whether people believe in spiritual side of things or not, I think he beautifully sums up the human condition. Also of course mental health, but not in the usual sterile cold, well meaning but miss understanding way. Its from a direct experience, some people can relate to that very every day but none less challenging reality. But even a relatively mental healthy person has doubts and gnawng internal dialogs, so even they can relate.
This is all a long way of me saying it's genius
@@bookerwills8649 I know what you mean, it's realease tears, good and bad, its not grief, I think its just hitting crazy deep in the Subconscious/Jungian/Soul whatever the hell anyone wants to call it, It rings like a bell and people feel it, even if they dont know what they are feeling (I am not sure anyone really knows lool)
That's everyone. You won't be happy until you stop looking back. Don't use brain drugs. They are simply stopping mental growth. Let life happen and enjoy today. I don't say this out of anger or spite. I say it because there is a better way. Hope your journey ends with a smile. Life's about attitude. Change the attitude find happiness
This is all of us. That's why it's so special. It transcends every division to touch every human soul. The last line said it perfectly. "We must not forget, that we are human beings." Respect for this reaction too. They understood it immediately. Much love to you all in your quests to keep that pendulum in the light.
I love the contrast of emotions, when first hearing the whoo hoo hoos people's faces are like Wtf is this?, by the end they are head-banging along and feeling it and have been on a journey.
Omg that was amazing. Sometimes I just randomly come to a reaction of this song. This song is so meaningful. And you knew that right off. Lovely.
I absolutely love all the reactors in the beginning when Ren starts his “oooh 🎼 🎶 “ they are not quite sure what to think, but at the end of song when he goes into his “oooh 🎶 🎼” all reactors are bobbing their heads and completely into the song! ❤
A must follow up to this is “Jenny’s Tale, Screech’s Tale and Violet’s Tale....in that order I believe there is a video that contains all three.
Much love ❤
Yes, I've now watched about 30 reaction videos and am writing some blog posts about this whole experience, but yeah, watching the difference between those two moments is definitely one of the most rewarding things!
@@bryanwinchell2485 My bandmate shared this with a week ago and I’ve been OBSESSED by Hi Ren. And of course tears are often involved.
@@bryanwinchell2485 what’s your blog post? I would love to follow along!
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Im so glad you guys found Ren. You have to do his trilogy. Jennys tale, Schreeches tale and Violet's tale in that order.
Bring tissues.
👍
Yes, definitely! They are great individually, and amazing together (if that makes any sense lol).✌️
You guys HAVE to watch that trilogy
But that have to do them all at the same time in a reaction video . That would be the only way for it to make a impact . 👍
This amazing HUMAN is currently in Canada undergoing some procedure to help with his autoimmune disorder. I love this song because it's an inspiration to me because I struggle with bipolar disorder anxiety and chronic pain issues for over 20 years now. This came at the right time and the world needs to hear this! Thanks for doing this!
Amen Steve, keep fighting brother
Please give to Rens gofundme if you enjoy his shit. He gives his music away free. Lets give him something back.
Damn I was not ready for this Undeniably Talented, Half and Jai this is straight fire
🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 Wow 👌🏽 👏🏽
Love y'all's faces. You could do a whole reaction without saying a word.
It's funny watching reactions. The beginning yodeling part people are not sure what to think, but by the end yodeling part people are all in!
Yeah totally.
Welcome to the Ren rabbit hole. You have an exciting journey ahead. Sick Boi, the Jenny and Screech trilogy AND Chalk Outlines next please. Enjoy!
Chalk Outlines is a whole other journey.
Don't forget losing it
The second f the hope side gives the light flickers which means the dark side is being let in
this dude is a one take live video producer! Insane performer , like a modern day Shakespear.
Good reaction!
Only a next level talent like Ren could get you two headbanging to acoustic guitar yodeling. Loved it.
I loved y'all reacting to this. You felt it. This song is like a spiritual journey.
I had never heard of Ren until a coule of weeks ago when I clicked on a reaction to this very song. I haven't stopped clicking since and I went and dived deeper into his catalogue and continue to be awed, amazed and impressed. I needed this in my life. And add to everything that this is being performed & shot LIVE! Loved your reaction! I suggest you keep going with him. The Tale of Jenny & Screech (FULL VERSION) is another masterpiece of storytelling that will blow your mind. He can sign so beautifully too - Chalk Outlines, How To Be Me, Crutch. And he can rap, like rap rap - Hunger, What You Want. Then he has songs about real world issues - Money Game & Money Game 2. It just goes on & on. Hopefully you will enjoy discovering his music as much as I have.
41 years of life listening to all different genres of music i have never heard a song like this. Hes a musical and lyrical genius.
absolutly Incredible.
Love your reactions...You both get it (life). Thank you.
Ren was from a band called the big push from UK
It's like your listening to music going along .. An then in your head is the "ARGUMENT" with self both sides then back to music on your way with your day ..!! Putting the voices in my head in check. They are my inmates... Ren is captured an confirmed we are not alone in this struggle thru the game of life.
Ren is pure genius✌🏼💗😊😶🌫️
... we all go through these battles.. but remember, sometimes when the chips are down.. it isn't just 'life' that is against you. Thanks for sharing Half and Jai.
Ren is the best thing I’ve discovered in a long time. Massive shout out to Justin Hawkins for introducing me and others to Ren on his channel 🤘🏻
I truly love your reaction to this song!! Very genuine!!🖤👍
Check out REN’s new tune, Bittersweet Symphony.
Great reaction guys. Welcome to the ren rabbit hole.
The devil amplifies our own self doubt, short comings and misplaced desires. This is how he is able to destroy the good God has planned for us, individually and collectively. It is a dance, however we must be willing to change dance partners.
This is probably the 20th reaction video I've watched of this now and I will continue watching all the reaction videos. It's honestly the greatest song I've heard in a long, LONG, time and it makes me tear up every time
Your reaction to this made me cry.
When he says some people know him as hope... goosebumps in the chillibum 💚
I have been following Ren for at least a handful of years. If not seven or eight years this guy has been in music since his early teens and creating amazing music you can find him when younger goin famous with a band I believe, called “trick fox”, where he has awesome kinda pop rock songs but, still so good to listen to and such awesome music, an other band the big push, and many other setups with him, such as him and Sam Thompson.
What I found to love more than just great music is the heart and soul out into his music, his troubles put into music, because people think you can’t lose your mind if you’ve lost it in the beginning of life, and then circumstances happen, things change, and you find out you’re as human everybody else, and you can lose your mind, you can be in more pain than your brain to handle at the time, and I’ve been listening to his music those many years ago, and this guy has had his own issues and I really related to him and his music.
He’s amazing, a lyrical, genius. I can’t wait to see you guys this reaction.
Ren was missed diagnosed at 17 with lime disease….He is currently in Canada receiving treatment and doing well. I still cry every time I see this……Great reaction……Judy D
Hi love watching your videos, your laugh is contagious Jai… umm I was watching your Hi Ren reaction not sure what I was seeing but at 8.04 a white orb flies down from top middle of screen towards Half and turns and stops at you Jai. Either way you have a guardian Angel.
Sending love from Australia
I believe from Brighton UK. My mate has watched him several times, and to be honest everyone needs to listen to all his tunes, and his two other bands he is /was involved with.
Ironically I've got to go to the hospital /hozzy, for a similar muscle, strength debilitating couple of illnesses.
Ren, (and I'm probably old enough to be his momma, at nearly 45,) has so much more work for you to listen to!
Ignore predictive, as usual, but thank you for helping to bring him into the forefront of others minds.
It's 3.09 am here, so I apologise for the lack of sensibility.
🙏✌️
wow this guy is out of this world...loving him...great reaction
Love your reactions to this song. Absolutely one of my favorites to hi ren. ❤️ you guys are so relatable and I could feel your emotion through the screen!
Nice to discovering Ren!
I'm following this phenomenan since he singing in the streets
He is Good and different!
Excellent reaction. I've just ran across Ren over the last couple weeks and have watched about 25 reactions or so to this song. Was wondering if you guys would pick it up and you did! Thanks! Not really my type of music, but this is something more to me and comes at a fortuitous time for us all as we, most of us, can relate, I think. This is art in raw form and speaks to a deeper part of us. Thanks again for your reaction! Long time follower and fan and I look forward to more!
I agree 100%. This isn’t simply music. It’s so much bigger than that. It’s a masterpiece
I watch y'all's reactions pretty often but no kidding this is the first one that has me reacting out loud, in public, with my earbuds in.
Deep with happy tears...amazing...peace and connections brothers and sisters ☘
Sick boi just dropped, it’s equally as groundbreaking as Hi Ren and his trilogy Screech’s tale, Jenny’s tale and Violet’s tale is brilliant. If you notice also that he wears a microphone in his videos as he is really performing and not lip syncing like most artists do.
Money Game Part 1 and Part 2. by Ren is also mind blowing, and Sick Boi, and for some more singing Chalk Outlines.... hell, do the whole catalog.
#Ren - more please. :). Love Ren
The king of one takes love you Ren
This song connects us all, with the human experience of struggle. Love fr. Canada
I get the chills and get fill up EVERY TIME I watch his video. I am now addicted to watching reaction videos from Rens music.
Simply an amazing talent.
Great heart felt and genuine reaction.
yea great react... loved it. Hi Ren was a great testimony to misdiagnosis, how bad we get it sometimes.
Can't wait for this !!! I just watched this last week. He is a freaking talented genius.
I remember indie music having struggled to be embrace by the mainstream audience/market. Now, internet plays a big role to get music, movies and everything in the world. The hit in the 90's that was not in any major label was the Stay by Liza Loeb.
Your reaction to Hi Ren a month or so ago introduced this incredible artist to me. No that I've gone done that rabbit hole I'd like to see your reaction his Children of the Moon video...
Finally watched Ren for the 1st time last night. I'm here for all the firsts. Have not been disappointed yet. Great react
Super sharp! Took about 10 seconds of flow and you identified the source! (He also throws in Plan B). But he like, “self-roasts” right in the middle of the song when the demon names his influences lol.
Universal, TRUTH. A lesson we must learn, sometimes it will take us a lifetime, but we can get it. ❤ a human being
I have been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, bipolar among other things. It’s rough because people don’t understand how much I know my thought process messed up and outside the norm. This song tears 😭 me up every time
New subscriber. Just love these Ren reactions. Notice how many new viewers just for posting this? Hope you enjoy your time in the rabbit hole your in. Now for your other reactions.
Spiritual battles, is right. It’s a constant battle. Put on the armor of God.
found you on my very own Ren journey and i love your Energy! You got a new Fan.
WOW, What a wake up for me. That touched me in ways I will have to sort out. Strong! I am a veteran, but this speaks to a different kind of warfare. Spiritual, soulful. I command battles in my mind, but I'm a victim of the war in my heart! Love you guys, thanks for sharing.
I love how at the beginning of this video every reaction shows pure confusion until they realise how it all comes together
he is his own genre. 1 of 1. Highest compliment I can give a musician.
His music is amazing. I just recently came across him too. I’m a fan now.
Thank you!!! Beautiful human beings. Very special.
I am all in!
i just cant stop watching this song man its genius
I’m was not expecting that! Super powerful, I’m gonna have to check this dude out.
Jai is such a beautiful soul.
So powerful I feel. This is art and real. #Ren
This song has me in tears.. everytime I hear it. Powerful song. ❤❤
Lovely reaction. This song hits on many levels. I also teared up listening to this song.
the line between madness and genius is blurred
Your reaction to this video is so sincere and I love it. 🇨🇮
I love when you guys get so into the music you sort of forget to react----I love how this song affected you both
Wow. Not losers and winners, rather victims and students. Just wow. This Ren has been inside the belly of the beast and is standing on a mountaintop now.
Guys he has another vid where he plays on the street with another artist and does an old dope dope song. I'll be back with the link and post it below this comment if you are interested. Man this guy blew me away & even more so.
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HERE IT IS GUYS ITS THIS IS A MANS WORLD WHICH IS ONE GREAT ONE ALONG WITH SAM TOMKINS
The Big Push
Hi ! Love your reaction, I've been watching lots of Hi Ren reactions. Yours was really moving,made me feel like the first time I caught Ren. Tidy
You guys are so good together. The way you feed off each other's energy. I'm so happy you guys have each other. It reminds me not to take for granted the blessings I have. Love yall
The trilogy of jennys tale ,screechs tale and violet's tale , it will blow your mind
That was really unique and deep. It's like some kind of artistic rap, in a good sense.
This is the best Ren reaction I've saw. Love seeing people seem to get it like I did. Love it!!
Jai your skin is on point!!! You always look like you’re glowing, beautiful! Half you look great too! Love you guys! If I could pick any TH-cam reactors to hang out with it would be you guys, lol. We would have a lot of fun!
Loved the music. Only just discovered Ren. Amazing stuff, and always enjoy your reactions. I'd like to see more Ren and yourselves viewing his work.
It’s even better knowing this was performed live. All his videos are.
I love you guys, I'm 63 and I cried the first time I heard this and many reactions after. Great reaction you two ❤️
I've listened to this a few time now, and I'm certain it will go down as one of the greatest pieces of performance art ever.
A beautiful, soulful, reaction. ❤
check out "Chalk Outline" with Chinchilla
I liked the concept of the pendulum and how much you need to settle and pick those battles. stay your path, be true to you, and that truth will set you free.
You both are an amazing and beautiful couple! I love your sincerity. Bless you both!
Ren's "Money Games" f------ phenomenal! That voice. Sings and raps. But his singing is on a new level. Please react
Also good call on rap poets; I think of the Last Poets who combined revolutionary raps on top of acoustic jazz beats with guitar and bongos. Good shout!
First time here. I have to say, you both are awesome and the chemistry between you is perfect!! I love Ren, Daria, and Jordan!! This song is so deep and thought consuming!!- Thank you for sharing!! I love you guys!!
Great reaction, as usual. "Hi Ren" is the song that put Ren on everyone's radar over the past month; it went viral and has garnered more than 3.5 million views since its debut, but he has been creating great music for more than 10 years. Ren's songs are generally recorded live. His latest release, "Sick Boi," is almost another chapter to "Hi Ren." I am 57 y/o, and I only recently learned about Ren and have gone down this rabbit hole ever since. Many of his songs resonate with me because he addresses struggles that I myself face every day.
A little background on Ren that I gathered from the internet. 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. His illness often kept him in bed for up to 23 hours a day. Ren was initially diagnosed with depression, bipolar disorder, and chronic fatigue syndrome. It would take seven years before he was finally correctly diagnosed with autoimmunity, Lyme disease, and resulting brain damage. 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.
He plays multiple instruments, has amazing vocals, is an excellent storyteller, and is quite the philosopher and poet. Check out the trilogy "The Tale of Jenny/Screech/Violet." It is haunting and has an unforeseen conclusion; WATCH THEM IN THE STATED ORDER, as this is the flow of the storyline or just watch “The Tale of Jenny & Screech (Full),” which includes “Violet’s Tale at the end. It is another example of Ren’s genius and a master’s class in storytelling.
Ren’s collaborations with Chinchilla (“Chalk Outlines,” “How to Be Me”) are beautiful and showcase his singing voice while addressing mental health. I would watch the official live music videos. "Chalk Outlines" is one of my favorite songs right now. Ren's personal reflections are threaded through many of his songs; "Insomnia," "Depression," “Diazepam," “Penitence,” “Dear God,” “Heretic,” “Dominos,” his "Freckled Angels" album, just to name a few, all deserve a listen. His song "Money Game" (Part I & II) is another recommendation.
His performances with Sam Tompkins (“Blind Eyed,” “Earned it /Mans World / Falling,” “Walking on the Moon), Eden Nash (“Humble,” “Ocean”), Bibi (“Crutch,” “Ahiahiaoha”), Molly McKinna (“Penitence”), his former bandmate, Romain Axisa (“French Song”) are all great. Ren's performances as a member of the band "The Big Push" (which unfortunately broke up) are awesome and well worth checking out, both the busking (street performances) and their live recordings. Ren's covers of "I Shot the Sheriff," "Oh My Woman," "Wade in the Water," "An Englishman in New York," and so many others are equally impressive and really give you a sample of his vocal ability.
Ren just released his latest single, “Sick Boi.” In anticipation of his stay in Canada for more treatments, Ren prepared some music ahead of time to be released over the next 3-6 months that he expects to be gone. "Sick Boi" is almost another chapter to "Hi Ren."
Hell ya! You need to start his Wikipedia page. You answered so many things I’ve been trying to piece together since I discovered him 2 weeks ago
Ren is the new Simon and Garfunkel of this age!! I love watching your reaction videos - definitely my favorite channel! Yes, please react to more Ren! I just discovered him myself and would love to share my journey of discovery with you.
Pure art.
I discovered Ren because of you guys and his music has really helped me especially this song as I have been suffering with mental health battles recently. To hear someone like Ren speak these words makes me realise I'm not alone in my thoughts. So thank you Half and Jai and thank you Ren x
Love your yellow Daria shirt!!! I used to watch that show soooo much!!!!
Thank you for bringing a new and beautiful talent to my life. Wow. I am in such awe, like miss Jai❤