Ren said about half of his Freckled Angels CD was recorded when he was signed to Sony. When he became so sick he couldn't continue, the work stopped. He was able to get these tracks, and make more songs from his bedroom that he released 7 years ago. Judging by the production of the drums on this song, I'd guess that this is one of those songs from 11 or 12 years ago. His voice also sounds very young. It breaks my heart to think of what he went through.He was on the verge of having his dreams come true, only to have it taken away in a most terrible way. The way his fans have supported him in this second chance is very inspiring.
Ren's biggest musical influence/idol is John Fruschiante, the guitarist from Red Hot Chili Peppers and this sounds EXACTLY like a RHCP song. I love when his influences bleed through into his music.
Late to the party, but I always thought the opening was veeeeery close to Smooth Criminal The first lines ending with window and crescendo seemed pretty intentional too
This is my fav Ren song .. HE IS THE BOX Cliff!! 🔥💯… the more I hear - no matter how far back Rens music - the more I am blown away!! I agree w your breakdown Bro!! Much love❤ jonathan!
REN _ FIRE [Verse 1] Let's go Rain drums at the side of the window Pitter patter it's a perfect crescendo With the charm and the beauty of a young girl Marilyn Monroe [Verse 2] Makes me wonder Is there peace to be found in the gutter? A release in the sound of thunder? Sensations mine to plunder I grow fonder of this [Pre-Chorus] Beauty Beauty is found in time and space I've lost my mind but I've re-found my faith A faith in this life to breathe again I guess there is hope to be found in the end [Chorus] And Oh my mind is on fire, on fire Fires burning taking me higher, me higher And I can't sleep I'm feeling wired, so wired Bruises left me feeling inspired, inspired Yeah [Verse 3] Let's go The pitter patter, it be thumping like techno And the rumble of the thunder like an echo Feeling manic close to panic I will shake the frickin' planet with this fire So volcanic in me [Verse 4] Breathe in I will rock from the floors to the ceiling Inspiration, it fills me with healing Oh this life never felt so appealing Oh what a feeling [Pre-Chorus] Oh this beauty Beauty is found in time and space I've lost my mind but I've re-found my faith A faith in this life to breathe again I guess there is hope to be found in my friends [Chorus] Oh my mind is on fire, on fire Fires burning taking me higher, me higher And I can't sleep I'm feeling wired, so wired Bruises left me feeling inspired, inspired Yeah [Post-Chorus] Oh fate left me quite tired, quite tired This moment is my messiah, messiah All these omens point to desire, desire And the ocean sings to me silently It's singing out [Bridge] Ye-e-e-eh Yeah Yeah Yeah Ye-e-e-eh Yeah Yeah Yeah Ye-e-e-eh Yeah Yeah Yeah Ye-e-e-eh Yeah Yeah Yeah Ye-e-e-eh Yeah Yeah Yeah Ye-e-e-eh Yeah Yeah Yeah Ye-e-e-eh Yeah Yeah Yeah Ye-e-e-eh [Chorus] Oh my mind is on fire, on fire Fires burning taking me higher, me higher And I can't sleep I'm feeling wired, so wired Bruises left me feeling inspired, inspired Yeah [Post-Chorus] Oh fate left me quite tired, quite tired Yeah this moment is my messiah, messiah All these omens point to desire, desire And the ocean sings to me silently It's singing out
Ren has said that he see's sounds/beats as shapes. That one line explains Ren's unique style of mosaic song writing with hidden mosaic gems. He's the Michelangelo of the music world. Making complete murals, one song at a time. NF also writes in murals with hidden mosaic gems, but not the way that Ren does. ❤❤
Recognized it immediately. Your right Cliff. Definitely inspired by “Smooth Criminal.” Annie are you OK, is part of the chorus. Its Michael Jackson but Alien Ant Farm did a cover.
I’ve watched a lot of your videos (especially Upchurch and Tom Macdonald who are very very talented) but haven’t seen you speechless like this for so many Ren songs. THANK YOU for all your videos because I learn so much from you
I love so many of his songs... I play his play list every day all day and I don't have anything that doesn't just move me and get me going. He is an incredible artist!
Alien Ant Farm covered Michael Jackson's - Smooth Criminal. I also hear a bit of Red Hot Chili Peppers in there too, or Sublime with how he flows in the verses
Imagine a stadium with an ocean of people singing while Ren is going crazy performing this song on a huge stage! I would fly out of my mind. Lets help him make it happen!
It's hard to even say he's just a musician. You literally have to get into the realm of sonic artist. I love playing this song on the drums. Ita not a very difficult in terms of complexity but it is EXTREMELY fun to play.
I caught the Alien Ant Farm reference. When you said it, I thought, he's similar, sometimes, to other artists, but that is every artist you hear. We all draw from something. We, intentional or not, can replicate those before us, because of the vast differences in experiences, and the minimal amounts of notes and words available to us. The appreciation comes from somebody who is willing to repeat what we've already heard in a new and compelling way. Ren has this gift. He's also talking about taboo subjects. The things we don't want to hear, but need to. That said, when he wants to have fun with it, he can. I use his music in my ESL classes , because if you can attach emotion and creativity to learning, we all learn faster, and we care about our learning. As always, great reaction and understanding!
Thanks for Reacting to my Favourite Ren Song Cliff, this is Ridiculously good and deserves more recognition, Love Music 1, 2 and 3 is where to go next.
This was one of the songs he did with SONY before they had a mutual parting of ways because of Ren's sickness. He said they were recording when he got sick and he was breaking down on stage getting worse. They told him to take some time off to get better and figure out what's wrong. He moved home to his mom's and didn't leave the house for almost a year. After the stem cell treatment he had he hit up the guy he was working with and asked if he could use the songs they already recorded and the producer said go for it. Which is rare! Ren added songs too it like Freckled Angel and a few others. He didn't think he'd make it to 30 years old and he wanted something his friends could listen to and remember him by.
This album is the unfinished work from when he was signed and became so ill. Can you imagine if this music that feels so new now, had came out in 2016 or before? With a label backing him and promoting him? It's just so devastating. Just makes me want more for him to be successful and have so much more respect for him. Go Ren! Can't wait to see all your dreams come true.
Fire is also one of my favorite songs by Ren. I LOVE the "yeah yeah-build up" from 3:55, gives me goosebumps! Thanks for the effort making these reaction videos!
I only heard this a few days ago as well, another track that's just so different from anything else he has done!! A very impressive track showing his skills in all types of music
🤗 Ren seems to just love sound and visuals, what ever it is I’m just so glad to find him. I tried to pick my top 5 the other day but with “Fire” and “Do you believe” I’ve whittled it down to 28 🤣 - Thank you for this reaction x
great reaction. The one section seems it might be inspired by Smooth Criminal, I think. Love this song and keep trying to put it in front of people. Glad you did it! If you want to check out something else that's different, you could try Lost Boy, the best version, IMO, is the live one from when he was with Trick the fox.
So pleased you did this one, it seems to be flying under the radar but it's great (and really commercial, how was this not a major hit?!) Hope this week is being good to you.
I love that you are doing so many Ren tracks as its the perfect way to enjoy the journey of finding ones I haven't heard. Love this one reminds me of 90's Brit Pop and what an ere that was!!
I’m so glad reactors have found Fire. One of my favourite tracks on Freckled Angels along with Run Away. Watching you and Anthony Ray enjoying this one really made me smile. This track always gets me pumped and makes me want to turn up the volume. Love the reaction. Thanks Cliff.
THANK YOU for reacting to this one! I was really hoping you would when I suggested. One of my favs. Would LOVE for you to react to “Jessica” by Ren & Orlean. Another oldie but goodie. So good! Thanks man!
This is making me kinda sad…cuz this should have been a hit! This should have been a freakin’ hit! Had he not been sick. Had he been diagnosed correctly. Had his contract with Sony not expired. I’m pretty sure this is one of the Sony songs. This song is fire.
If you loved this, you HAVE to listen to “JESSICA” by Ren & Orlean. It’s from the same album and it’s a BANGER. Over 7 yrs old and could be a radio hit right now!
This is easily one of my most replayed. Driving with the windows down, kids in the car just jamming. It's a classic.
My kids live this track too!
Ten times just today. Music is life.
Such a great song.
Ren said about half of his Freckled Angels CD was recorded when he was signed to Sony. When he became so sick he couldn't continue, the work stopped. He was able to get these tracks, and make more songs from his bedroom that he released 7 years ago. Judging by the production of the drums on this song, I'd guess that this is one of those songs from 11 or 12 years ago. His voice also sounds very young. It breaks my heart to think of what he went through.He was on the verge of having his dreams come true, only to have it taken away in a most terrible way. The way his fans have supported him in this second chance is very inspiring.
Everything happens for a reason he’ll be bigger now than he ever would for Sony! It’s just his time to connect us all
Ren's biggest musical influence/idol is John Fruschiante, the guitarist from Red Hot Chili Peppers and this sounds EXACTLY like a RHCP song. I love when his influences bleed through into his music.
Yes it is - you have totaly right... I tought some parts like Billy Jean Michael... but in general YES RHCP!
Late to the party, but I always thought the opening was veeeeery close to Smooth Criminal
The first lines ending with window and crescendo seemed pretty intentional too
Whadda ya get when Michael Jackson and RHCP has a baby...
This Track!!!
This is my fav Ren song .. HE IS THE BOX Cliff!! 🔥💯… the more I hear - no matter how far back Rens music - the more I am blown away!!
I agree w your breakdown Bro!!
Much love❤ jonathan!
Finally this song gets the love it deserves
Love the whole freckled angels album.
REN _ FIRE
[Verse 1]
Let's go
Rain drums at the side of the window
Pitter patter it's a perfect crescendo
With the charm and the beauty of a young girl
Marilyn Monroe
[Verse 2]
Makes me wonder
Is there peace to be found in the gutter?
A release in the sound of thunder?
Sensations mine to plunder
I grow fonder of this
[Pre-Chorus]
Beauty
Beauty is found in time and space
I've lost my mind but I've re-found my faith
A faith in this life to breathe again
I guess there is hope to be found in the end
[Chorus]
And Oh my mind is on fire, on fire
Fires burning taking me higher, me higher
And I can't sleep
I'm feeling wired, so wired
Bruises left me feeling inspired, inspired
Yeah
[Verse 3]
Let's go
The pitter patter, it be thumping like techno
And the rumble of the thunder like an echo
Feeling manic close to panic
I will shake the frickin' planet with this fire
So volcanic in me
[Verse 4]
Breathe in
I will rock from the floors to the ceiling
Inspiration, it fills me with healing
Oh this life never felt so appealing
Oh what a feeling
[Pre-Chorus]
Oh this beauty
Beauty is found in time and space
I've lost my mind but I've re-found my faith
A faith in this life to breathe again
I guess there is hope to be found in my friends
[Chorus]
Oh my mind is on fire, on fire
Fires burning taking me higher, me higher
And I can't sleep
I'm feeling wired, so wired
Bruises left me feeling inspired, inspired
Yeah
[Post-Chorus]
Oh fate left me quite tired, quite tired
This moment is my messiah, messiah
All these omens point to desire, desire
And the ocean sings to me silently
It's singing out
[Bridge]
Ye-e-e-eh Yeah Yeah Yeah
Ye-e-e-eh Yeah Yeah Yeah
Ye-e-e-eh Yeah Yeah Yeah
Ye-e-e-eh Yeah Yeah Yeah
Ye-e-e-eh Yeah Yeah Yeah
Ye-e-e-eh Yeah Yeah Yeah
Ye-e-e-eh Yeah Yeah Yeah
Ye-e-e-eh
[Chorus]
Oh my mind is on fire, on fire
Fires burning taking me higher, me higher
And I can't sleep
I'm feeling wired, so wired
Bruises left me feeling inspired, inspired
Yeah
[Post-Chorus]
Oh fate left me quite tired, quite tired
Yeah this moment is my messiah, messiah
All these omens point to desire, desire
And the ocean sings to me silently
It's singing out
I heard Smooth Criminal MJ and Alien Ant Farm’s version too. Love all of Ren’s music to include this one. A hidden gem by REN is Ready For You
Ren's the Swiss Army Knife of music, he's just a genius!! ❤❤
Ren has said that he see's sounds/beats as shapes. That one line explains Ren's unique style of mosaic song writing with hidden mosaic gems.
He's the Michelangelo of the music world.
Making complete murals, one song at a time.
NF also writes in murals with hidden mosaic gems, but not the way that Ren does. ❤❤
Smooth Criminal Mj........song is fire....addicted to his music...lol...thanks
That bass playing was absolutely RHCP inspired.
Fantastic song first verse cadence feels influenced by Red Hot Chilli peppers and John Frusciante
but he made it his own loved it Great reaction
yeah I got Chilli vibes as soon as the song started
Recognized it immediately. Your right Cliff. Definitely inspired by “Smooth Criminal.” Annie are you OK, is part of the chorus. Its Michael Jackson but Alien Ant Farm did a cover.
That bass its f...amazing!! Red Hot flavor!!
I love this track so much.
I love his clear frusciente influence
I’ve watched a lot of your videos (especially Upchurch and Tom Macdonald who are very very talented) but haven’t seen you speechless like this for so many Ren songs. THANK YOU for all your videos because I learn so much from you
This one 10000000% should be on the radio. Bout to start blowing up the DJs all over Alabama
Love this track - this should be a stadium anthem 🎤🎼🥁🎸
Much love from Scotland 🏴
I love me some REN✨💯
🎶music is life!
He’s an incredible human being his Art has
no genre !
no age !
no rules!
REN✨is just REN✨
✨pure soul magic 💫🥰
I said the same thing about similar sound to "Smooth Criminal." So good!
I love so many of his songs... I play his play list every day all day and I don't have anything that doesn't just move me and get me going. He is an incredible artist!
Same. There is something for every mood.
I love how every new song I listen to is a beautiful surprise ❤
Alien Ant Farm covered Michael Jackson's - Smooth Criminal. I also hear a bit of Red Hot Chili Peppers in there too, or Sublime with how he flows in the verses
Imagine a stadium with an ocean of people singing while Ren is going crazy performing this song on a huge stage! I would fly out of my mind. Lets help him make it happen!
It's hard to even say he's just a musician. You literally have to get into the realm of sonic artist. I love playing this song on the drums. Ita not a very difficult in terms of complexity but it is EXTREMELY fun to play.
Love the rap stuff but this is definitely one of my favourite actual songs! Too much talent!!
🔥 💯 yes I agree
He's a musical chameleon, he ticks all the boxes and pushes all the boundaries.
The lads a genius
True rock ren. Very nice reaction to another atypical genre buster from Ren. He has no limits
His Genre is Renegade. And as soon ad that happens i got timeshare condos with Hilton if he goes... i got a place he can stay. Lol ❤❤❤❤❤
I'm going to collect $ for every time I hear that. " I think that's my favorite." Fire reaction Cliff.
I caught the Alien Ant Farm reference. When you said it, I thought, he's similar, sometimes, to other artists, but that is every artist you hear. We all draw from something. We, intentional or not, can replicate those before us, because of the vast differences in experiences, and the minimal amounts of notes and words available to us. The appreciation comes from somebody who is willing to repeat what we've already heard in a new and compelling way. Ren has this gift. He's also talking about taboo subjects. The things we don't want to hear, but need to. That said, when he wants to have fun with it, he can. I use his music in my ESL classes , because if you can attach emotion and creativity to learning, we all learn faster, and we care about our learning. As always, great reaction and understanding!
Thanks
Great reaction
❤❤❤❤❤
You should have 1 million subs you deserve it CLIFFBEATS
Dear God is one of my favorites.
I enjoy that one too! It's sooo sad when you think about how he's begging for God to hear him. Hopefully Cliff sees this comment and checks it out🖤💚
Thanks for this one. I listen since last night. Can't stop. Great song!
This is one of my favourites for sure! 🖤🔥
This album was perfect for the radio for sure
Can’t get enough of this guy!!🤘🏻🤘🏻
Not sure how I missed this track , good one
I think ren should do a rock album love ya cliff
This entire album is 💯 🔥 great vibes
Ren is a legendary Bard. Those are the only words i can think of that describes him.
after watching the interview with knox and now seeing the image saying freckled angels, it adds a whole new meaning to it, knowing where it came from
Thanks for Reacting to my Favourite Ren Song Cliff, this is Ridiculously good and deserves more recognition, Love Music 1, 2 and 3 is where to go next.
I forgot about that song! Glad you reacted to it.
This was one of the songs he did with SONY before they had a mutual parting of ways because of Ren's sickness. He said they were recording when he got sick and he was breaking down on stage getting worse. They told him to take some time off to get better and figure out what's wrong. He moved home to his mom's and didn't leave the house for almost a year. After the stem cell treatment he had he hit up the guy he was working with and asked if he could use the songs they already recorded and the producer said go for it. Which is rare! Ren added songs too it like Freckled Angel and a few others. He didn't think he'd make it to 30 years old and he wanted something his friends could listen to and remember him by.
We all want a live performance ❤
This album is the unfinished work from when he was signed and became so ill. Can you imagine if this music that feels so new now, had came out in 2016 or before? With a label backing him and promoting him? It's just so devastating. Just makes me want more for him to be successful and have so much more respect for him. Go Ren! Can't wait to see all your dreams come true.
Dope song 👌 appreciated it a lot more after your insights 👍 good job Cliff 👏
Ren is a majestic eclectic that is a frenzy on the dialectic.
Absolutely in love with this song atm.
Think it might join my lifetime favourite songs
Love your reaction ❤❤❤
Dope react Cliff. Thanks!
Yes, Alien Ant Farm did cover the song, Smooth Criminal, originally done by Michael Jackson.
Yessssss,you find it ❤ this song is 7 years old but soooo fresh
I freaking love this song and was wondering if any reactors were going to get to it. Easily one of my favorites.
Hey, I learn from you whenever I watch one of your reactions. Cheers, man!!
you are so close to 200k lets help you too !!
Yay more Ren Thanks Cliff ❤
Fire is also one of my favorite songs by Ren. I LOVE the "yeah yeah-build up" from 3:55, gives me goosebumps! Thanks for the effort making these reaction videos!
He's a human musical A. I.
the Tony Stark of music.
Thanx for this one Cliff! Been waiting for this to start making the rounds! 😊
Love ya Cliff❤
Love this song Cliff, Ren is a master of his own art and deserves the world 🌎 his music touches every part of people, heart & soul, he is AMAZING ❤
Great reaction. You were on 199k subscribers so I just had to subscribe🥳👍🦇
Heard this for the first time the other day.its been stuck in my head since.👌
This album is fire and permanently in the car now. The whole thing is so awesome even my kids love it!
Creating sounds and then making songs off them. Sounds absolutely accurate to whst he does. Exactly how Animal Flow was done
I only heard this a few days ago as well, another track that's just so different from anything else he has done!! A very impressive track showing his skills in all types of music
Almost 200k subs ,nice one!
This lives in my head rent free, such a tune!!!🔥
I love this song…and the all the other Ren masterpieces…but this one sticks in my mind.
Welcome to Ren's mind...
Simply an ARTIST...
Absolutely LOVED this song!!
He's definitely going for a smooth criminal vibe in the behinning 🤩 Definitely one of the best hype songs he has out
Michael was the original, that group just did a cover
I never believed in the Supernatural before but this chap Ren has to be otherworldly.
Every song is made for a point in all our lives! This is such a hot summers day thumper
🤗 Ren seems to just love sound and visuals, what ever it is I’m just so glad to find him. I tried to pick my top 5 the other day but with “Fire” and “Do you believe” I’ve whittled it down to 28 🤣 - Thank you for this reaction x
great reaction. The one section seems it might be inspired by Smooth Criminal, I think. Love this song and keep trying to put it in front of people. Glad you did it! If you want to check out something else that's different, you could try Lost Boy, the best version, IMO, is the live one from when he was with Trick the fox.
I wish he gets well and starts touring!!! He'll have fun and for his fans unforgettable!
It’s a great feeling when you go into summer with a bag of great music! Thank you to Ren, The Big Push , and Chinchilla ❤
Thanks! You’re as much of a good person as is Ren. Appreciate you
Heard this for the first time yesterday and love it
So pleased you did this one, it seems to be flying under the radar but it's great (and really commercial, how was this not a major hit?!)
Hope this week is being good to you.
This album "freckled angels" was made in his friend Joe Hughes' memory who you know from his latest song "Suicide"
First time I’ve heard someone react to this. Good work!
This song is named aptly. 🔥
It's my favourite❤
I love that you are doing so many Ren tracks as its the perfect way to enjoy the journey of finding ones I haven't heard. Love this one reminds me of 90's Brit Pop and what an ere that was!!
I’m so glad reactors have found Fire. One of my favourite tracks on Freckled Angels along with Run Away. Watching you and Anthony Ray enjoying this one really made me smile. This track always gets me pumped and makes me want to turn up the volume. Love the reaction. Thanks Cliff.
THANK YOU for reacting to this one! I was really hoping you would when I suggested. One of my favs. Would LOVE for you to react to “Jessica” by Ren & Orlean. Another oldie but goodie. So good! Thanks man!
Thank you for reacting to this one! It doesn't get enough love! Definitely one of my favorites from Ren! ❤
I absolutely LOVE this one.
This is making me kinda sad…cuz this should have been a hit! This should have been a freakin’ hit! Had he not been sick. Had he been diagnosed correctly. Had his contract with Sony not expired. I’m pretty sure this is one of the Sony songs. This song is fire.
Some great songs on that album. There is also another 20 older songs on Bandcamp. Someone started putting them on YT.
This one is rapidly becoming one of my most played Ren tracks. Correctly named Fire!! 🔥
If you loved this, you HAVE to listen to “JESSICA” by Ren & Orlean. It’s from the same album and it’s a BANGER. Over 7 yrs old and could be a radio hit right now!
🔥🔥❤️🔥🔥 #Ren