Ren says Eric was good to him and he didn't get dropped by Sony so much as the contract just expired while he was in limbo. His personal anger with the music industry has more to do with the management he split from in 2020... or 2022, right before he wrote/filmed Power. He hasn't said a lot about it, though he says there's a song he wrote but hasn't yet released that goes into some of it. He has said that when he showed them the start of Sick Boi they told him it wasn't any good and it shook his confidence for a while. Then he decided to go with the album and drop the management instead of vice versa.
Hey just letting you know that Ive been LOVING your reactions to these chapters. All of these may be dark (and trust me... they get a bit darker in the middle ones), but they are required watching for true fans of Rens art. Thank you!
I can’t imagine the sheer grit and fortitude you need to live like that and still achieve more than most people ever will in several lifetimes. It’s truly humbling!
I think Ren should make a book out of this, he writes so well. I expect he will, some day. He has a gift with words, and, let’s face it, has led an interesting life. Perhaps in a few years. He spent a lot of time as a youth chatting to online support groups, helping people, and sharing his ideas on managing M.E. It is very close to his heart.
Thanks. I've actually already reacted to all of them...did a week ago 😄. Note: all through 7 are available for Committed Renegades on my site (pending editing 8 today)
I’m really glad you are taking the time to do The Chapters. Thank you. 🙏😊 As someone who had ME from the age of 13 for 23yrs I can concur that his explanation of the fatigue is 100% correct. I was lucky in a way as I had 11 good yrs until I got Covid. I struggled to recover, and have not been the same since. To get ME back again with a side order of Long Covid has been devastating. I never thought I’d get it back (naive I know) it’s now been 18mths and I’m bed bound a lot of the time. Ren has been a real beacon of light, shining hope. His music has been and continues to be life changing. I pray he recovers enough to enjoy his life. ❤️🩹❤️🩹
Always your reactions are so insightful. My purest wish for Ren is that he can reach a balance in his life. He’s got so much music in his heart and my thought is that when he’s feeling well he pushes himself to get it all out and in that push his illness pushes back on him. Balance. I pray he can find that balance.
He released Demos part 2 full if sone desperate songs written when bedridden. He says there are a thousand,because all he did was write. Depression Insomnia Everybody Drops, Heretic , Penitence, And more.
Thanks for this video 👍❤🫂 In the chapters he repeatedly describes events that are reflected in his songs. "When I was 17 years old, I shouted out into an empty room, into a blank canvas, that I would defeat the forces of evil" in Hi Ren for example. He talked about in chapter one. ME is really an A-hole. My wive's suffering from it for about five years now. Even though the disease is widely recognized today, you still come across doctors who say ME does not exist. There are no experts, there is no money for research, there is no understanding of the mechanisms, there is no real treatment. In Germany there's just a hand full of specialized clinics, but it's impossible to get a place. Some only treat/diagnose patients from the city the clinic is located because they can't handle the demand. Not to mention that many patients (like my wive) are not even able to travel. One symptom many ME patient have is the so called post-exertional malaise (great technical term). It's the worsening of the symptoms after minor physical or mental stress. After the stress, e.g. through a telephone call or a discussion, the patient is bedridden for the next few days. Visits to the doctor then become a real challenge. Ren release his song Troubles close to the International ME Awareness Day on 12th of May.
I love your reactions to Ren's music and his Chapters. It can be heavy going at times, and I almost worry for you because you are so obviously empathetic. His story and his music are ultimately incredibly inspirational and life-affirming so keep going (but for your own sake please look after yourself and take some breaks ...)
Greetings, I've seen some of your reactions to PMJ and I love them... would it be okay if I recommend a beautiful song and the best solo you've ever heard? It's Beth Hart and Joe Bonamassa's I'll Rather Go Blind (cover) "Live in Amsterdam". Additionally, if you haven't seen these PMJ ones yet: Umbrella (Casey Abrams), Happy (Gunhild Carling) and Bad Romance (Adriana Savalas). Enjoy!
Fun fact the first album hes tqlking about in this one is on his hidden chqnnel called ren unreleased. (Fire album) he doesnt talk about this one so idk about doing reactions. Some hqve tried and got roasted by fans. Still a great channel to check out though.
The songs were released on Bandcamp he has mentioned their existence. He was putting songs up to try to raise money while sick. I guess it's a fan that downloaded it onto YT - so it's not "official" .
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Hugs to you Aaron! I respect you very much for reacting to these Chapters and by doing so spreading the word about these illnesses.
He punctuates each chapter so powerfully, by sharing the music of that period.
Man, that depression track always breaks my heart for him 🥺💜💜
Ren says Eric was good to him and he didn't get dropped by Sony so much as the contract just expired while he was in limbo. His personal anger with the music industry has more to do with the management he split from in 2020... or 2022, right before he wrote/filmed Power. He hasn't said a lot about it, though he says there's a song he wrote but hasn't yet released that goes into some of it. He has said that when he showed them the start of Sick Boi they told him it wasn't any good and it shook his confidence for a while. Then he decided to go with the album and drop the management instead of vice versa.
Hey just letting you know that Ive been LOVING your reactions to these chapters. All of these may be dark (and trust me... they get a bit darker in the middle ones), but they are required watching for true fans of Rens art. Thank you!
I know your doing the chapters but this past Thursday Ren dropped the first song off his upcoming album 'Slaughter House". Another banger.
I can’t imagine the sheer grit and fortitude you need to live like that and still achieve more than most people ever will in several lifetimes. It’s truly humbling!
I appreciate that you are taking the time and effort to delve into this journey.
It's a gift from Ren to everyone who suffers and those who don't.
I think Ren should make a book out of this, he writes so well. I expect he will, some day. He has a gift with words, and, let’s face it, has led an interesting life. Perhaps in a few years. He spent a lot of time as a youth chatting to online support groups, helping people, and sharing his ideas on managing M.E. It is very close to his heart.
Thanks for your reaction.👍
Just a freindly warning: there are, as you know, eight chapters, and it WILL be worse, so please prepare youself. 🙏
Thanks. I've actually already reacted to all of them...did a week ago 😄. Note: all through 7 are available for Committed Renegades on my site (pending editing 8 today)
I’m really glad you are taking the time to do The Chapters. Thank you. 🙏😊
As someone who had ME from the age of 13 for 23yrs I can concur that his explanation of the fatigue is 100% correct. I was lucky in a way as I had 11 good yrs until I got Covid. I struggled to recover, and have not been the same since. To get ME back again with a side order of Long Covid has been devastating. I never thought I’d get it back (naive I know) it’s now been 18mths and I’m bed bound a lot of the time. Ren has been a real beacon of light, shining hope. His music has been and continues to be life changing.
I pray he recovers enough to enjoy his life. ❤️🩹❤️🩹
Always your reactions are so insightful.
My purest wish for Ren is that he can reach a balance in his life.
He’s got so much music in his heart and my thought is that when he’s feeling well he pushes himself to get it all out and in that push his illness pushes back on him.
Balance. I pray he can find that balance.
He released Demos part 2 full if sone desperate songs written when bedridden. He says there are a thousand,because all he did was write.
Depression
Insomnia
Everybody Drops,
Heretic ,
Penitence,
And more.
Thanks for this video 👍❤🫂
In the chapters he repeatedly describes events that are reflected in his songs. "When I was 17 years old, I shouted out into an empty room, into a blank canvas, that I would defeat the forces of evil" in Hi Ren for example. He talked about in chapter one.
ME is really an A-hole. My wive's suffering from it for about five years now. Even though the disease is widely recognized today, you still come across doctors who say ME does not exist. There are no experts, there is no money for research, there is no understanding of the mechanisms, there is no real treatment. In Germany there's just a hand full of specialized clinics, but it's impossible to get a place. Some only treat/diagnose patients from the city the clinic is located because they can't handle the demand. Not to mention that many patients (like my wive) are not even able to travel. One symptom many ME patient have is the so called post-exertional malaise (great technical term). It's the worsening of the symptoms after minor physical or mental stress. After the stress, e.g. through a telephone call or a discussion, the patient is bedridden for the next few days. Visits to the doctor then become a real challenge.
Ren release his song Troubles close to the International ME Awareness Day on 12th of May.
I love that you’re reacting to this! I really think this is something every reactor needs to see.
Really enjoying your reaction to these chapters.
Was waiting for this. Tx appreciate you. Greetings from South Africa
20:05 don’t forget Resilient!
I love your reactions to Ren's music and his Chapters. It can be heavy going at times, and I almost worry for you because you are so obviously empathetic. His story and his music are ultimately incredibly inspirational and life-affirming so keep going (but for your own sake please look after yourself and take some breaks ...)
❤❤💔💔he makes me cry every time on this song.
Check out Ren’s early videos, Me vs ME. Documenting his illness.
I so appreciated your reaction.
thank you for your reaction ❤
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Greetings, I've seen some of your reactions to PMJ and I love them... would it be okay if I recommend a beautiful song and the best solo you've ever heard? It's Beth Hart and Joe Bonamassa's I'll Rather Go Blind (cover) "Live in Amsterdam". Additionally, if you haven't seen these PMJ ones yet: Umbrella (Casey Abrams), Happy (Gunhild Carling) and Bad Romance (Adriana Savalas). Enjoy!
Fun fact the first album hes tqlking about in this one is on his hidden chqnnel called ren unreleased. (Fire album) he doesnt talk about this one so idk about doing reactions. Some hqve tried and got roasted by fans. Still a great channel to check out though.
The songs were released on Bandcamp he has mentioned their existence. He was putting songs up to try to raise money while sick. I guess it's a fan that downloaded it onto YT - so it's not "official" .
Sirrrr, where is Chapter 4? I keep looking, and nothing 😞
Haha... it's available to members. Will be released publicly in 2 days