Renaissance Man Reaction to Hi Ren by Ren! Unique and Awe Inspiring.
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- Опубликовано: 3 окт 2024
- An exceptional talent that was well worth the wait. Can't wait to check out more. Please check out and subscribe to his channel: / @renmakesmusic
Original Video: • Ren - Hi Ren (Official...
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two old lamps, a wheelchair, a guitar and a genius. together they produce the most important video of our lifetime.
And Sam...cameraman and important part of this creative force. The Jenny & Screech Trilogy, Money Game Part 3...the power of their simplicity...takes the p*ss out of big budget video makers 😁
@@philproffitt8363 i contemplated saying two geniuses, because of course i thought of sam, , but thought it might confuse the less knowledgeable. iwas going for succinctness but we renegades realize that there are many people that are involved and contribute to the genius of ren
And only 4 takes, not even an hour of filming time on location. Imagine what he could have produced with unlimited time...
So true. It shows that excellence does not need much.
No lies told.
Stages of this masterpiece:
- Nice scene, but creepy
- Oh cool guitar play
- Wait, is this live? He’s plugged in?!
- Uhm what’s going on here??? Creepy scene, then classic guitar, then high pitch kind of opera singing, not what I expected!
- Now he’s rapping?! Sounds a bit like Eminem
- Oh, he’s talking to himself and his mental health?
- What the f is happening now??!! I need a break! Make it Stop!!!
- There is HOPE after all, YES!!! You go man!
- Now he’s singing??!! He CAN sing, oh my god what the hell!
- Ooo oooo oooo oooo
- Wow!!!
- Ahh that’s his story
- Stunned Silence. I need a minute
- Summary- A masterpiece
Perfect breakdown/synopsis
Also summarised as..
"I didn't expect that"
"I didn't expect that"
"I didn't expect that"
"I didn't expect that."
Repeat until end.
"Wow!"
They all have the stunned silence at the end. Its my favourite part the overwhelming emotion you just been served
The lights only flash on the negative version of REN. It happens in popular media when a demon or evil spirit is around. As an edit, it is why the lights start flashing near the end because it is still there, it is just in the back of him waiting for a rebirth.
Is that why my lights are always flashing?😁😒👹
OK, biased Renegade - got your first spot! Almost everyone goes right to "serious" mental illness, then realize and relax as they see it's the angel and devil on our shoulders. :) Ren has a fairly big catalog for his time recording. I was a Beatles/Stones, then Prince fan (and everything in-between), and Ren is the first real ray of light in decades.
Same for me too. A young Bowie got me to subscribe for more Ren. ❤
i feel the same,(Stones nut here) love his busking doing the 'old bands' tunes, Ren is the first artist in years thats finally totally unique and ohh soo talented!!, as always we wish him the best of health and its like christmas every single time he drops a new release
@@JoH4LH44same here 👍🏽🐷✌🏼
I have an interesting story for you. My younger sister as a teenager, who helped run the Beatles fan club for the State of Delaware in the late 60's, left home unbeknownst to my parents a couple of months after turning 17, hopped on a plane and worked for Apple Records. She met all of the Beatles! but she and George were especially close. I have a photo of her with John Lennon's arm around her. I was SO stupid and thought I couldn't leave a guy I had just fallen for, to go to London and visit her. We DID see them in concert in 65 or 66 in Philly at JFK Stadium. I still remember all of their oldest songs. Baby Boomer Music was a Cultural Exposion of Experimental Genius!!!! Ren would have fit right in!! ☺🎼🎸🎙🎹🥁🎶🔊🤘
Same
Im 62 and this young man is quickly becoming the artist of my lifetime 🇬🇧😊
I’m up there in age also and agree. Maybe something to that since we have a lot of experience in appreciation of music.
Same almost 50 and ha e never seen ANYONE in ANY MEDIUM twist up my feelings then hand them back on a platter ❤😂
67 and I can only remember a couple of times in my life when and artist has had such a huge effect on me
70 here. ❤
Only 52 and agree!
You might want to note that Ren loves his reactors, and will never give a copyright strike. (you can contact him on his channel if there is ever a problem). You are about 1400th reactor for this one so you now join the tribe that has helped him to get 30 million views on this video and a number one album as an independent artist. He can't preform live, so it's all been done on RUclips! You will be another 20 songs into his catalogue before you have seen even a little of the range of his skills! There is one audio track here (with post production) and the video cut from four takes before their guerilla shoot was terminated by the landlord. Many of his videos are in a single take, including the award winning 'Money Game' trilogy. Don't forget to find out about his background by listening to his 'One Million Subscribers' message on RUclips, you will understand him so much better!
I will check that out. Thanks
Absolutely right. The ‘Million Subs’ vid is also beautiful.
@@ige-individualgroupeffort-kenlEthan Baer is his copyright guy. Many of us Renegades have his contact details if you ever get a copyright strike. He will sort it for you. Just shout out and we will give it you.
It's actually a live, one take, using multiple cameras. It wasn't cut from 4 takes. They managed to do 4 takes and decided the 3rd take, this one, was the best one, even though Ren wasn't entirely happy with it.
@@Codex7777 That's not what Ren said in interview. The audio track of the music is from one (the third) take. The video is edited from two takes (watch how the Lav mike moves!). He also said in an interview that the spoken word on the end was from a third take. In his words 'It was a bit of a Frankenstein'! (If they hadn't been thrown out after four takes they might have gone on to make it in one take, but life intervened). I'm just being guided by Ren's own words, since I understand he was actually there ;-) !!
You want to hear Rens singing ability? Watch Ren X Chinchilla "Chalk outlines" A brilliant duo that you wont regret watching. Its my second favorite behind this one.
Always nice to find a new thoughtful and insightful reaction to Hi Ren. How fitting that a RENaissance man has discovered REN (and RENegades).😊
Sinéad O'Connor discovered Ren in May 2022, just two months before she died. Here is what she wrote when she shared the link to Hi Ren.
“Holy m’th’rf*cken SH*T! Someone just showed me this at the weekend. This Archangel from like, twelfth heaven or somewhere, has only gone and made the entire history of songwriting and performing look like a three year old’s birthday party at Burger King. Every song and or artist in history even Willie Dixon, Chuck Berry, The Beatles, NWA, Ice Cube, and even Bob Dylan, is officially relegated to class B. As are every actor in history or legend: living or dead, male or female. We all are now defunct. It’s time to hit the welfare office: shoulda had that ‘thing to fall back on’ like Brian May did. We’re f*cked. Thanks be to God.”
Welcome to the wonderful world of Ren!!! Not only is he a great artist with all the talent that shouldn't be gifted to a single human, he has a heart of gold! Renegades are the greatest community on the internet, and you'll quickly be flooded with our love if you continue on your Ren journey! He has music in all genres for any mood you're in! Rap, singing, multiple instruments, messages about hard topics and humanity in general... it's a deep rabbit hole, but we're always happy to accept new appreciation! ENJOY THE RIDE!
100%! Us Renegade are kind natured folks who support any reactors who make the smart choice to react to Ren's wonderful, extensive and varied catalogue of work- he's dabbled in quite a few genres and nailed every one of them in my humble ( if ever so slightly biased ), opinion. Enjoy your journey down the Ren aRabbithole- it's a trip..😊
Ren is the Greatest Artist and Musician alive. Period. Enjoy this truly special man who will recalibrate you're whole brain.
I see the gang's already here. Renegades are fierce creatures and we do run in packs. The good news is you can feed us infinite Ren reactions, every track is worth it.
You have now experienced the genius that is Ren. Everything matters. Lyrics, melody, voice, visual arts, symbolism, metaphor. There’s so much to this guy.
One-take!!! 9 minutes. 3 stationary cameras!!! Genius
Welcome to the world of Ren!! Lol
Buckle up... his rabbit hole is Deep!!!
Highly Recommend his Jenny and Screech Trilogy next... the 13 minute video has all 3 short stories, in the correct order!
Trust me... ya wanna see it!!
I've watched 1000's of people reacting to Ren for the first time and it never gets old. Your was especially satisfying. Thanks❤❤❤
me too
I agree 100% - subbed to relish in your journey - another commented above perfectly - Ren will “recalibrate” your brain (and I’ll add heart & soul to that statement) ❤
Never gets old!
It's weird isn't it?
@@Tallhandsome77 i can't explain it, lol. 🤷🏻♀️
The lights only flicker while his darker personality is in control, and also at the end when he's finally learned to combine the two to create his whole personality.
Good observation. Thanks for the clarification.
He is actual genius . Self taught world class multiple instrumentals piano drums base classic and electric guitar prodigy. Andrew Loyed Webber called him the Best story teller he's knows REN is that one Nobody's doing what he is doing Because they can't.
Wait, what? Andrew Lloyd Webber has seen Ren? *goes to look it up*... wow, apparently so. "one of the most unique songwriters and storytellers I've seen in recent times" (a bit more equivocal than you had it, but still close to the mark)... cool!
@@DavidLindesRussell Crowe also gave him a shout out recently & Sinead O'Connor posted about him before her very sad passing
@@DavidLindes Yes, ALW has seen Ren because his sons own The Other Songs. The Other Songs looks after Ren’s publishing interests and put on yearly galas with performances by songwriters they represent. Years ago, Alistair Webber was with Island Records and met Ren in 2011 - at about the same time that Ren had to leave his music career.
@@fionaashton1738 I think I remember seeing the Sinead thing. That was cool. And yes, sad to see her gone. 😢
@@Colleen_OH interesting! Thanks.
Wait until you see Ren and Chinchilla sing together.
Chalk Outlines & How To Be Me are 2 of the greatest duets I’ve ever heard.
To get an idea of Ren's singing in one track, Ren's Back on 74/Message in a Bottle Retake is a great one. It's his composition over lyrics from 2 songs except the middle part that's all his own. Ren produces and mixes almost every track of his. His post production is great too. A good portion of his videos are one shots.
Layers! The deeper you look the more you find with Ren ❤
So he's like a talented, eccentric onion?
@@ige-individualgroupeffort-kenl Yes, and makes you cry regularly :-D
@@Anuta6675 Word! 😂😂😂
Never heard him being likened to an onion…but heck, let’s roll with that as well. 😂
If you like his singing voice, you should check out his duets with Chinchilla (How to be Me and Chalk Outlines) She is also an amazing talent and the refer to one another as musical siblings
Absolutely, the duets are amazing. The live videos!
Grear Reaction, thanks. When you said you thought he might play something baroque next, I immediately thought, no that'll be in the 'Tales' trilogy (Jenny/Screech/Violet's).
Rens got it ALL covered 😊
Hold on man. You’re in for a wild, unique ride. You have only scratched the surface of his singing, guitar and writing. Welcome
Oh my Gosh! I love when people put Bowie and Ren together in a sentence. Both were/are so talented and innovative and creative-minded.
I'm a huge Bowie fan and have never said an artist reaches Bowie, or for that matter, Ozzy, status.
Ren does that and more. 4:15
Check out Angelina Jordan. Vocal musical genius described by some as a modern Mozart.
@kevingood4644 I've been wanting to! Been trying to catch up on artists I've been seeing here on RUclips! Will do, and thanks for the suggestion!
I had gotten stuck in my music tastes for awhile until recently!
@@annaberkley7575 check this out..her own arrangement of Screamin J Hawkin’s I Put A Spell On You aged 9 years 2 months..11 million views! Aged 9..her jazz band call her the Boss. Note she has over 250 covers and to date, 15 originals..to date she’s raised £24 million for charity..she sings barefoot to remind us of those who go without..ruclips.net/video/nwFloCPXzCs/видео.htmlsi=3idKYgytZMmfJISh
She's not particularly original, creative or innovative though and doesn't come close to the range and depth of talent that Ren possesses. Ren can do it all and does it all brilliantly and his songwriting is world-class!
@@Codex7777 yawn.
Great reaction to my favorite artist. I'm flying to the UK in 3 weeks to see Ren's first solo performance in 4 years playing at Secret Garden Party Festival! Please watch The Tale of Jenny and Screech next (make sure you do the full version with Violets Tale included).
Welcome to the Renaverse. Buckle up, it’s a wild place, but wonderful.
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!
I am sure he will affect my music writing the same way Bowie did 40 years ago.
diminished triplets are amazing, especially good when ren works that fretboard ❤❤
I prefer undiminished triplets because they are obviously better than ones that have been diminished. 😜. That's just science. Obviously I am just kidding and know what you're saying. He is a master and a phenomenal guitar player especially considering him being self taught even if he was learning from RUclips..
@@ige-individualgroupeffort-kenl 🤣 sorry ,I meant triplicates, if I did have triplets I'd definitely need the noise to diminish 🤣
Don't know why i am so late here. Usually i am one of the first and i share the video to the Ren Rabbit Hole Fan Club. 16,000 strong.
I subbed on the strength of your intelligent ,sensitive reaction.i will post the share and can't wait for more. Might as well do the Tales trilogy. Enjoy! ❤
Take a rope this hole is very deep.
I would suggest the next piece you do is "The tales of Jenny and Screech Full version"
It will amaze you. Ren is most brilliant musician I have come across in my 67 years.
Subbed
Tremendous respect for your first-time view of Ren. It reminds me also of the awe I felt the first time ever viewing this. He is a once-in-a-lifetime artist.
Loved your comparisons.
Although Ren is a very unique artist with a wide knowledge of music from all eras and styles
He just loves music
His life experiences have also impacted his work
7 years with undiagnosed Lyme disease attacking his body and brain leaving other conditions due to the damage.
A medical community that often told him he was imagining the illness!
Friends who passed away too young
All mixed together with a determination to get back to creativity that he never completely abandoned
A back catalogue of music over 230 pieces have lost count.
Its quite a journey of discovery
He also has a lot of very loyal and enthusiastic fans and a team of friends as his assistance as an independent artist
Recommend Back on 74 message in a bottle retake and
Fred again mash up for singing
Also The Big Push and Sam Thompkins
Or chinchilla collaborations for the vocals
I found this song when I was in a great deal of personal pain and this broke me but in a good way. I wept cathartically as I watched and rewatched it for a few days, picking up on new nuances. It helped me move out of that particular depressive episode.
I’m so grateful to him and I know a lot of people felt similarly. Just keep in mind that for all the loving fans, you’re going to be dealing with a lot of the crazy renegades in your threads who aren’t the easiest to love.
You can't be a reactor of any person or band and not get the crazies. It's built in.
@@ige-individualgroupeffort-kenlwise comment. As Renegades we have a higher tolerance than most groups for these "off balance " at the moment. So does Ren. He speaks for those suffering from chronic illness, mental and physical. I'm sorry if we overwhelm you, but Ren represents a new way of thinking about a lot of things, including community and acceptance.
The 1 million Subsciber video is simple to get an idea.
I realky appreciated your reaction.
Amen
Welcome to the Ren rabbit hole! Enjoy the ride. You've come across the artist of our generation
Welcome to the Ren-everse😂. I think you're going to enjoy the journey of discovery you are about to embark upon. Ren is the most diverse and multi talented artist I've ever seen and I can promise you this. No matter what genre you like, Ren has something for you. Reggae, Rap, blues, pop, and a term you will come to learn, BARDCORE. which is when Ren turns into a minstrel Shakespeare genius 😂
He is unique. You said it. The more you see Ren and the people he collaborates with the more you want to see more. I think he is a very special person. There is so much more to see. Enjoy!
Ren ldefies genre's, makes you laugh, cry and really deep think. Always though he remembers a motto that ha said stuck with him... a rising tide lifts all ships.
9:58 Every time I hear him say "I Am Temptation...".... chills! 🥶 the tone in which he says that phrase is so eerie 😬
I get the chills every time he says “Some people know me as the voice you hear when you loosen the noose on the rope”.
@Butterflyandhearts95 I love that line too 🥰
I always wondered what it would feel like to be around and to experience a performance by Shakespeare or another of the true greats, and now I’ve found Ren and his music, I think I know. Sounds like hyperbole, but it really isn’t.
Ren is also a magnet to other great artists that he’s worked with; like Chinchilla, the guys in the band “The Big Push” and Sam Tompkins.
And soon he’s gonna have a song with the amazing PROF!!!
Oh you are about to fall down the Ren rabbit hole? I'm here for that! Wave goodbye to months of your life as you discover just how huge his music catalog is, and can't get over how difficult it is to find something in his catalog that you don't like. A statistical improbability and yet..... You'll likely be begged to do the tales of Jenny and Screech (full). And i would concur, you *need* to see them.
Ren doesn't copyright strike. He encourages reactors. They (you) are who promoted him and he appreciates it.
He removed the copyright on my video within a couple of days so I won't worry about it anymore.
Well done Ken. You might appreciate Ren's old school hip hop homage What You Want.
Great reaction.Try his tales of Jenny and Screech next its 3 tales at 13 minutes.You will be astonished.
What a nice soothing and intelligent reactor. Love the knowledge you gave of this theater masterpiece. Ren is special, he has been a very sick boi since the age of 19. He is now 34 and starting to climb out of his nightmare. He just finished 18 months of medical treatment to help his stamina amongst many other issues he has. He is ready to jump back into music full-time without being so sick all the time. The fans over the last few years are patiently waiting for another new album to drop along with his collabs. Any day drop on the new collabs. Subbed, thank you.
Thank you for your kind comment. I will do my best to make your sub worth it.
Prof said yesterday that July 12 (check me) is his release colab with Ren ❤
@ige-individualgroupeffort-kenl same here, I've watched THOUSANDS of Ren reactions.... Top tier my friend top tier! ❤ hang on tight and have a long rope like someone said. 😂❤
@@ige-individualgroupeffort-kenlif you haven't, check out " prof"
He's a NUT 😂😊❤
@@badwolf1587 Correct, same date I heard. I'm hoping his collab with Webby drops before the 12th. I'm a spoiled brat and want it NOW! 😂
It's certainly amazing what you can get with just a Ren, guitar and a camera 🤯
Even a Ren without guitar is amazing 😂 ❤
I hear you. But it seems like saying "just" a Ren is like saying "just" a Rembrandt.
Welcome to the eclectic world of Ren! It’s only just begun for you. There is so much for you to still see. He introduced us to another artist from the UK and her name is Chinchilla. They’ve done a few songs together and their live magic. Keep digging into this hole. You won’t be disappointed! - Kristin
Great reaction! Ren is unique in the actual sense of that word. Plan to react to more Ren?? Hope you like surprises.
Most definitely!
Best Hi Ren reaction I have seen in a long time. Thank you for your excellent thoughts and technical knowledge. Oh, and welcome to the RENaissance of music.
Wow, thank you!
Welcome to the brilliance of Ren he is a once in a generation anomaly of true and pure artistic brilliance I so hope you dive straight in to the Ren Rabbit Hole you WILL NOT be disappointed I have subbed for your Ren journey!. He can sing he can rap he can tell stories like no other you never know what you will get from one song to the next you can't pigeon hole Ren he does everything. So much talent he is self taught in all of it Guitar/piano/drums etc. Hoping for you to become a Renegade like many of us have over the last couple yrs. Loved your thoughtful reaction Cheers from Canada🖤🖤🖤
I have watched this Masterpiece hundreds of times, literally. And at some points, I *still* get goosebumps, as if i was watching it through your eyes and ears as a first experience. So thank you for your thoughtful and heartfelt reaction! I hope you do more of this genius, this once in a generation artist.
The lights flicker when his disturbed persona is speaking.... The lights are stable when his... stable... persona is speaking. Same for the guitar playing.
My son is bi-polar and is a genius. A very high IQ, he is now 44 years old and a tutor, helping young students get through school and then on to college. He teaches, math - all forms - sciences etc. He was in gifted class by the 2nd grade. He is very hard to argue with at times. LOL I do think even without acknowledgement by Ren himself, he may also be extremely gifted in many ways. He has had lots of time when bed bound to do some study into many topics and subjects. His vocabulary is amazing
Welcome to the wonderful world of ren, where you can always expect the unexpected 😊 hope to see you fall down this rabbit hole,its a long way down 😂💜💜
Can't wait!
Waaaaaaaaaaaaay doooooowwwwwwwwnnnn❤😮
I really enjoyed your reaction. Seeing that you yourself are a artist/musician I'm sure you are very familiar with what this video showcases - the self doubt, self worth that we all struggle and fight within ourselves.
I hate the self doubt in the worth of your own creations because they rarely live up to the way we envision them in our heads. That being said, when those visions are met or exceeded in the final product, that makes it all worth it. Hopefully Ren has more of those cathartic moments than he does the not good enough ones.
You will LOVE the Tale of Jenny and Screech which is in 3 parts (all need to be watched together) and like this, is live one takes. ❤
I highly recommend you watch "Chalk Outlines live" with Chinchilla. It's probably the best example of his vocal range
Great reaction sir! New sub here. Just as a little side note, this was also shot as a one take. So it's actually a live performance. And also, when it comes to Ren's videos, he NEVER hits reactors with copyright issues. I would highly recommend watching some of his interviews, he really opens up alot about a lot of things.
Yes... he's an Awesome singer too!
Suggest Backnon 74/Message in a Bottle, Chaulk Outlines, and I Shot the Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop at least!
PS ... all live shows!
For more Baroque guitar, you may like The Tale of Jenny and Screech (full 13-minute version). Three connected tales done live. Nice reaction.
Ren's been struggling with Lyme disease for almost 17 years with no luck. (He met a stamcell ANGEL in LA (doctor) with a generous glove (his newest song "TROUBLE" who saved his life.) Misdiagnosed, mistreated with a tonnes of wrong medicine witch caused damage to his brain 🧠 also. He's still in Canada Calgary for treatment. By the way, the flickering of the light is his dark side and wise versa. 👍
OMG, that dude from Oingo Boingo is actually the same Danny Elfman who scored Tim Burton’s movies. Didn’t know that…🤔
Sort of makes sense (weirdly). Thnx for that little nugget of info! (I have a thing for geeky, totally useless useless but imo super interesting facts, but I’ll try not to get too nerdy about it 😅)
Anyway, great reaction! Normally I’d leave you with a suggestion of one of my fav Ren songs for a follow-up reaction, but to stay with Oingo Boingo/Danny Elfman (+Tim Burton) vibe I.m going a bit out of the box here and suggest a lesser known gem from Ren titled ‘Children of the Moon’ (atypical Ren, but loads of fun: weird ska tunes in a cool dark but fun horror music video)
Thanks again, great reaction! 🙏✌️
Thanks for that suggestion. I'll put it on the list. As far as Danny Elfman, his music/lyrics/arrangement for Nightmare before Christmas is phenomenal and he has a video called Happy that is just weird and creepy.
Thnx for the tip, I’ll check it out for sure! 😀
(+ just an extra comment for the algo here as well: your reaction doesn’t deserve to go so unnoticed: I would’ve expected at least 5 times the views and likes here from Ren fans arriving here in drones…
still expect Renegades to discover this vid in the near future though and flood the comment section with love and requests, for now a little nudge to help the algorithm is the least I can do…)
Hope to see you return to Ren soon. First thing I’ll be doing now tho, will be listening and probably some Happy tripping to that Elfman suggestion… 😊 🎵 ✨
Another Renegade here for your journey down the amazing Ren rabbit hole 💜💜
Here from your Band-Maid 'Hate?' Reaction. I was almost excusively obssessed with them through covid until 'Hi Ren' started popping up via common reacters...and I was thrilled and proud to find a new great British artist!! I've always been into humble, inspirational artists who truly exel at what they do. Look forward to your descent down the Ren rabbit hole and also the B-M pigeon hole...both have greased sides/ no escape 😁👌
....and this is why my gut reaction comment to this was...."One of the greatest pieces of art any human has ever created" I'll stand by that comment till I die.
Ren is awesome to the core, bardcore that is
This was great, and I hope to see more Ren reactions from you. It’s nice to hear from folks who have backgrounds in things like music, video production and directing, mental health care etc. I feel like it helps me learn something new whenever I I watch a reaction. For example, I don’t play guitar and I got to learn about “thumb peddling” (12:47) today! 🎸
REN’s music really is something special. Thanks for your reaction!
The best reactors can hope for is that they bring something new to the table whether it is knowledge, a feeling or nostalgia of sharing a first listen that you can never experience again unless vicariously. Thanks for watching.
Check out his Wikipedia page for background. Next to watch can be sick boi, explains a bit more. Duets with Chinchilla called Chalk outlines, and how to be me. Both live. As others said the tales....13 min of 3 tales amazing storytelling. For fun his remix of back on 74. A bit of old school is what you want. Money game 1,2, and the best one mg3. He also played in two bands....the trick fox and the big push. Anyway he has a ton to choose from. I subbed....do mire ren. Live your reactions! Also he doesn't have youtube do their copyright ban...if so he will reverse it.
I agree. Sick boi is the natural next song. Some renegades really like people to hit a certain order because it drastically improves the persons digestion of him and his journey. So I would agree with sick Boi next. But you really cannot go wrong.
Great reaction! Thank you for sharing your thoughts.😊 It will take a little while before you understand Ren, his musical lyrical genius is accompanied with the intelligent, thought provoking heartfelt genuine man that he is. He shines like a precious independent diamond in a world of controlled content. If you love the movie aspect of REN’S repertoire there is so much for you to explore. Enjoy the ride. ❤❤❤
Being a big Ren fan (Renegade), I've seen many reactions to this and wasn't planning on watching another one tonight. Your thumbnail drew me in and I'm so happy that it did. You sir are one of the best reactors I've seen so far. Love your sincerity, side notes, and brilliant observations that were thought provoking. Your wicked sense of humor is also a plus. I saw some of that in your responses to the comments. Thank you! Sending love from Chicago and subbing! Looking forward to more reactions.
All of that was very kind and I appreciate your sentiments. I have to really watch my humor though because it tends to be very sarcastic, politically incorrect, and dark at times. Doesn't always translate when written and some people don't realize I'm joking.
@@ige-individualgroupeffort-kenl I understand that not all people get sarcasm through the written word. I've also had issues with that. Perhaps we need a sarcasm font. lol Our humor is very similar so that is another reason I connected to you. Thanks for your response!
Can't wait to see your next Ren reaction! Try Back on 74. Also power. Different sides to Ren. Definitely subbing for Ren.
“His Welshness makes an appearance and it is stunning.” Thank you for acknowledging this, many reactors have no idea about Wales, let alone Wales’s reputation as The Land of Song and its bardic tradition, which Ren encapsulates so well.
What a fantastic reaction. I subscribed. Ren is incredible.
Welcome to the journey of Ren. This video is just the tip of the iceberg. You will continue to be impressed and never disappointed.
-Thanks for sharing your reaction, enjoyed your musical/theatrical insights.
I have never thought about Ren, David Bowie but I can see it Bowie rook it as far as he could, but Rn has run off the page and out the book.
It is impossible to guess what Ren is going to do, because he can do everything.
Really enjoyed your reaction despite having watched literally hundreds of reactions to "Hi Ren". There's so much more to come so will enjoy watching you fall down the very deep Ren rabbit hole.
Ren plays blue notes all over the place on this song and its just incredible and honestly, pretty brave.
I agree with many others on The Tale of Jenny and Screetch (all three parts in Trilogy including Violets Tale). You will likely enjoy with your theater background.
Excellent analysis.
The journey through the magical world of Ren has only just begun.
It is a brilliant letter of introduction from this great multifaceted musician who is difficult to pigeonhole; how will you buy yourself if you continue the fascinating journey through his music. I can only promise you honesty and good music.
If there is something to highlight it is his narration, his way of expressing his art crudely, with incredible metaphors; although you will also see his fun side in the music.
Anyway! Have a good trip!
I will accompany you as far as you go... I subscribe.
Welcome to the Ren-aissance! You're in for a fantastic ride!
He's not schizpphrenic, nor does he suffer from bi-polar and he's never suffered from any split personality disorders. The song makes clear and Ren himself has said that it's about the human condition generally. Chronic illness and mental illness are referenced because he's telling it through the lens of his own experience and those things, along with music, have dominated his life but it's not specifically. It's about the human experience. It's also about how accepting that darkness is part of existence, part of life, part of us. It's not something that can be banished and it's a frustrating waste of time and effort trying to do so. Besides which, our encounters with the dark help to shape who we are, often for the better. Once this simple but unpalatable truth is understood, life becomes a little easier and the dark becomes a little easier to deal with and to mitigate, generally speaking.
Dude, fantastic reaction and analysis. Could tell you enjoyed every second of this. Subbed and eagerly awaiting more. Excellent work. 👍
Welcome to the rabbit hole of ren! There's nothing he can't or hasn't done!
Yup, I’m part of the Ren cult…ooops I mean book club 😂. Welcome to the wonderful world of our lyrical genius and beautiful soul. Subbed for more Ren
I'm a sixty nine year old woman from the u s a and this young man change to my world
Great reaction! I'm here for more Ren. He has a large catalog of his own and he was also in two bands, The Big Push. and Trick The Fox when he was younger.
Had a great time. We'll at least see us at the Jenny and Screech Trilogy reaction.
I strongly suspect it to leave you speechless and amazed. A Masterpiece in storytelling and deliverance on Rens part and Sams skills with the camera. Absolutely brilliant in every way.
When you stop struggling, you stop growing. Stuggle is a gift. Its painful but necessary for soul growth.
Ren and his videographer Samuel Perry-Falvey have been friends since they were teens, though Ren is several years older. Money Game 1 is their first one shot video. It took 183 takes to get it right. Money Game 3, just done last year has won multiple awards.
Loved your reaction and comparisons. Welcome to the Ren reactions universe, so nice to have your contribution. The first of many I hope! If you dig deep through Ren’s catalogue you’ll realise just how diverse and unique a person Ren is; but most importantly how talented, genuinely caring, methodically creative and meticulously persistent in trying to seek perfection he is too.
Another fun fact, this is a one shot. He is live, you can see the mic on him and the guitar is live. They did it 4 times to get the take they wanted, but there is no editing, just a 3 camera setup and the video is a single take.
He is an impressive individual.
For comparison sake, I'd recommend "The Hunger" next, then "Chalk Outlines" with Chinchilla. Then just keep going down the rabbit hole.
I don't know if you know but "Hi Ren" is a live one-take.
Believe it or not, I have been informed of that very fact. You guys have a very strong and dedicated community and I will continue to learn with each new video I am sure.
*subbed* Hope you enjoy the Ren rabbit hole. I'm sure you've got a ton of song recommendations below as well as a bit of his medical history. Just know, as a musician myself, I've yet to come across an artist where I had no clue what the song or piece of art was going to sound like until I pressed play. I mean- maybe Queen, Prince or, you brought up another great one- David Bowie. He sings, raps, plays guitar, bass, piano, melodica (yeah- a melodica (check out his band The Big Push song Swan Song), does his own production and, ultimately, is unable to be put in a single genre.
Want rap? Got it.
Want singing. Check.
Reggae? Yep.
Rock? Absolutely.
Soul/R&B? Not a problem
All of the above in a single jam session? You got it. (He did a medley "stream of consciousness" jam session on twitch, which may be on one of his channels where he does an original to Elvis to The Animals.)
Want beautiful piano? You're covered.
Guitar and bass? Yup.
One shot and live recording videos? Gotcha.
Seriously- never know what you'll hear until you press play. Looking forward to watching your journey of Ren if you choose to go down it.
Looking forward to being watched.....that came out wrong.
@@ige-individualgroupeffort-kenlLol!. The video is called Spontaneous Stream Jam. Ren being Ren and a thousand people going crazy in chat. He retaked his own song Hold On, while eating lunch before he had to go to a clinic appointment. Then stuffed Elvis, the Animals, Nate Dog, 50 cent, and a few others in a video about 15 minutes. I was in chat.
@@ige-individualgroupeffort-kenl Haha! For some reason I read that in the voice of Leslie Neilsen's Airplane! character.
That line 'She sells sea shells on the sea shore' was referencing an earlier song of his named 'Money Game Part 2', which was one of a song trilogy.
Enjiyed your reaction and analysis! Thank you! Good luck with your projects!
This video popped up on my yt feed about a year ago and the thumbnail showed this man in a hospital gown in a wheelchair. Intrigued, I nonchalantly clicked play and for the next nine minutes my mind was blown! I’ve been obsessed with Rens music ever since. I’m not the only one this happened to (shout out fellow Renegades). Everything he’s produced has been exceptional and I’m sure you’ll agree as you continue down the Ren rabbit hole.
Welcome to the RENegades family ❤ enjoy the ride down the Ren rabbit hole , this was live by the way , and he was mostly self taught on the guitar using you tube videos
Lights flashing and the oohs are the haunting.
Much love ❤️ Sue
Everything has already been said here...so all that's left for me to say is: great reaction to this wonderful piece of art and this unique, wonderful artist Ren...sub from me! 👏👏👏
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Excellent reaction!! Subbed for more! Welcome to the Ren journey!
where REN goes we follow 💯❤
Welcome to the wormhole that is the modern day Bard Ren, the journey will be long, sometimes uplifting, but also heartbreakingly dark, enjoy your stay, you react, the Renegades will watch....
You are going to enjoy the Ren rabbit hole! 🖤🤍