I'm surprised how many reactors just kind of seemed to pass over the line about the rope. You gave it the attention it deserved. It's key to the whole point of the performance.
There are two types of reactors: the ones who don't comprehend how incredibly important the "loosen the noose on the rope" line is, and the ones who do. Thank you. That line punched me in the gut.
I heard that line clearly the first time I heard it. As I watch the first viewings from so many (I've listened to this like 40x in the last 2 weeks) I am surprised how so many people don't flinch when they hear it, where it really struck a nerve with me and I never got past it from that moment on. Ren Gill is awesome and I am in the rabbit hole constantly following his work. Greedy for more and wanting to see him live and wanting to send him money for whatever he needs
Great reaction. Wonderful observations. I love when people realize how great the "loosen the noose on the rope" bar is. You wouldn't believe how many reactors just let that one float right by! Thank you! Keep going with Ren. He is an AMAZING storyteller. You should definitely check out The Tale of Jenny and Screech (Full version... it's a trilogy but need to be done in order). Also, he can RAP RAP... you'll find a ton of great examples (Illest of our Time, The Hunger, Power, etc...) His band The Big Push is really great too... Have fun!
I also felt "loosen the noose on the rope" was completely overlooked by most reactors. And, if you ever ate Long John Silver's or Red Lobster, the "seafood pretender" is also a very real thing.
I've seen well over 20 reaction videos to HI REN and I find myself crying happy tears every time... laughing and crying at the same time.. words alone cannot express just how monumentally brilliant Ren is... I laugh and cry cause I've been in his shoes before...just without Lymes disease.. he's a hero to our generation... to our whole world!..
You like when someone pauses every line and tells you what you just heard it ? Music is the most effective modes of communication. If a song is trending this is a especially good story teller .
I'm so happy you caught the "losen the noose on the rope" line. That's tha one that gets me every time. I watched countless reaction videos and for some reason most reactors just let that one pass by. To me that is one of the strongest lines in this amazing song
They always have a physical reaction to it (like the gotta kill you line). they just appear too scared to address it. I can understand. It IS very confronting for most - something most would rather not contemplate. It's easily the most uncomfortable yet powerful phrase in the whole song.
I don't think it's just that many people are scared to address it, more that he's describing a very specific feeling that only people who have stood on that precipice and chosen to step back again can truly understand. It's something that is very difficult to put into words and though Ren did so perfectly, he still only managed to describe it to those who already know.
I got chills and tears the moment you explained “the voice you hear when you loosen the noose on the rope”. That line saved my life and not many reactors catch things like that. This is one of the most powerful messages to mental health ever written.
You nailed it. Really! This video sent a lightning bolt to my soul. I have spent 60 out of 67 years of life FIGHTING this battle. I listened to this track 50 times in the day I first heard it. It was as if I received a lifetime of therapy in one track. Incredible ! Well done on the review, I think it speaks to anyone who wants to hear its message.
I actually think he still speaks to himself, just as if you manage to get experience to might learn to start waiting for the sound that it makes when you feel the noose loosening. Then again as compositional device it’s just before Ren breaks while You just can’t understand what just happened - it’s an emotional rollercoaster
You weren't far off when you asked if this was a song about torture. It's about the mental anguish Ren has been dealing with for years. He has Lyme disease, but was misdiagnosed for nearly a decade and just fed a bunch of drugs for mental illness. The man is a true artist, very talented, and extremely brave. Also, aside from the camera work, he's pretty much a one man band. Thanks for the reaction!
The pig butcher at the beginning…..I think it represents the medical professionals getting his diagnosis so wrong and feeling of being butchered by them
Thoughtful inciteful reaction, thank you. The wheelchair has L.D. on the back, Lyme Disease. He is confined to this and the mis diagnosis, then stands on his own two feet. As you said, a masterpiece.
Hope you get a 10 fold increase on subscribers after this reaction, I have watched over 100 reactions to Hi Ren and now just click on Hi Ren reactions just to give a thumbs up for reactors for covering it as I dont expect to hear anything fresh on this masterpiece, but you certainly have done it justice.
He went from 100 subs to 3300!!! Also I might need to find a 12 step program, I think I'm addicted to Ren and Ren reaction videos, I cannot stop watching 😅
I feel like most of us with mental health issues get it right away, being that it’s his own inner voice telling him he’s not good enough no matter how many pills he takes, the darkness will always be there. Even the setting with the room and the lights. I’m not sure why more reactors don’t see all that but you did! I was so impressed! Thanks for the great reaction!
It’s amazing how you manage to notice so many of the details, so quickly and with a first viewing too. I’ve probably watched more than 100 reactions and no one has achieved what you have. Most reactors notice the small details according to their own life experience. Psychologists analyse to mental health issues, rappers and musicians connect with his musicality, filmmakers talk about cameras and lighting. All of them struggle to focus on details beyond the words and their special interest. Some get so caught up on the words and feelings that they don’t hear and see anything else; they often even forget to talk.😅 You have done it all. You have an interesting mind.
I think it’s “ YOU “ who is interesting Fibi.( including your cool name) I was turned on to REN’S work yesterday……. Have watched at least 8 reactions so far ………. fascinating to see people’s focus on “aesthetics”( appreciation of beauty ) and you’re 100% right; Snake V was looking at every nook and cranny!!! I was so happy to see him leaving no stone unturned!!! As a jazz composer I too revel in REN’S musical virtuosity! However, as a writer dabbling with short filmmaking, I certainly have to bow ty REN’S on point acting, and to Samuel Perry Falvey’s cinematography input …… just phenomenal. It’s because of interesting, big hearted people like you that’s cause “ Snakes “ subscribers to rise from100 yesterday…… to 662 today 5/1/23 Lastly…… I never thought I would be anxious to see someone else watch a video?……… that’s still a mystery to me……… but, it’s sooooo satisfying to see someone “ rise in consciousness “ before my eyes!! Idk. Anyway, I’ve only seen 2 videos so far…… and I think, at the end of the day………… I’m impressed the most with REN’S bravery and selflessness! If it was up to me……… I’d give him the Nobel Peace Prize!!! His humanitarianism is a rare gift to the world. Ok, Stay sweet,stay safe, and stay interesting Ms. Enn Many blessings!🕯
I've watched 20 reactions, and every time I'm looking for how people react to "loosen the noose on the rope." Most people just physically flinch. You're the first I felt reacted the way I did. Also, I've watched it a hundred times, but the size of the lamps and the (incorrect, artificial) way the shadows play on the floor, I never noticed. Great job
I love how you noticed the lamps and their locations, also the shadows of the "two of them" although it's just one body. The flickering lamps at the end is the two of them struggling for domination, but they are actually equal. Equal in all of us.
That was a fantastic reaction mate. I've seen over 500, and you are the only one who has picked up on many hidden meanings in the video itself, large and smaller lights, lighter and darker shadows etc. Excellent review 👌
I've watched many too, maybe not 500, finally realized tonight that the dance at the end, is THE dance he mentions in his ending monologue. He is for the first time in the video projecting his whole self, the light and the shadow. Not sure why it took so many views for me to finally see it. I haven't got to that part of this reaction video, I'll be curious what he sees.
I also thought this deserved an award and I was trying to think what category you would put it in for a Grammy. It finally dawned on me the best category is actually an Academy Award for Best Short Film - this isn't a song. Aside from the cinematography, his acting is spot on - his body language changing in an instant - his voice - his facial expressions. This was a live recording (you can see the wires on his back at the end), so he didn't shoot one "character", reposition, then shoot the other "character". I think they edited in some of the closeups (especially the monologue at the end), but it's essentially live. Ren was the Director, but cinematography was handled by Samuel Perry-Falvey. He helps put this over the top and seems to handle most of Ren's solo videos. Ren masters several genres, but with your eye for cinematography, I strongly suggest "The Tale of Jenny and Screech (Full)". It's comprised of three videos that are also available individually, but the full version is essentially in the tradition of a Shakespearian tragedy. Since these are also live recordings, they really use the acoustic properties of the environment (Especially in the 3rd part, "Violet's Tale").
It was actually nominated for the recent Prague music video awards and although it didn't win any of the 4 categories it was selected for it got an honourable mention in the Best European Music Video section.
Thank you for those relevant details. I love the way Ren clearly sings upwards into the staircase and uses the long echo decay to enhance that moment and the camera follows that moment. It really does place the viewer in the setting.
Welcome to the REN Rabbit Hole. This is the artist that keeps on giving. Every tune is a Banger. This one and 'Chalk Outlines' broke me. 'How To Be Me' was emotionally draining. And his Fun and Cheeky Side is done with a fantastic sense of humor and skill ... "LOSING IT" is some of the best RAP on the scene. This guy can spit it with the icons. The wordsmithing is at NEXT LEVEL with every song. And every song is so different.
The vocalizations at the end, before the monologue, when all the lights were blinking, is a representation of the dance between all the forces fighting within and over the psyche
yea the dance never ends, but i also hear his triumph over evil in that last part by accepting it as a part of himself, so in a way he won because he gave in if that makes sense...
The "WooHoo" bit at the beginning is clean and cute. At the end it is darker, dirtier, more confident, more mature and arguably a lot better. As if an older more mature musician is performing it. Amazing skill to pull that difference off.
Pretty much at the end its him just saying fuck it, and accepting both sides of himself. You'll notice when he gets to the end his voice is a combination of both ren's intonation.
I don't normally watch reaction videos but have watched many for Hi Ren. Yours is by far the most illuminating and tied up so many of the loose ends in understanding the song and video and for that I thank you. The observation I made is, at the beginning of the video the lights are not flashing when Ren contentedly performed the wordless vocal before his 'demon' appears. then at the end he is content to perform the same piece with his 'demon' present (i.e. the lights flashing) signifying that he has come to terms with his 'demons'. Great reaction video 🙂
Like most responding to this excellent reaction, I have likely watched 100s of other reactions. I appreciate your observation of the flashing lights in the final vocal section that Ren has confidently come to terms with his inner demons and is thriving through this acceptance
You went deep. That was excellent. I know Ren appreciates that. There are live streams from him where he mentions how much he loves reactors and how artists and reactors can help each other. He talks a lot about lifting each other up. But he was super excited watching Knox Hill dissect Illest of Our Time. Anyway, based on how you felt about this and how you responded to it, there's an amazing rabbit hole to go down. Ren really is a once in a generation, maybe even a lifetime talent. Here's a breakdown of the rabbit hole to get you started: Chalk Outlines- look for the live one he did with Chinchilla (sidebar- she is incredible and has 2 joints worth checking out: Little Girl Gone and Fingers (live version of fingers will blow your mind)). Tale of Jenny/Screech/Violet- each came out singly, but he has a video where all 3 are in order. It's the gold standard for story telling and artistry. I don't believe I'm overselling it at all if I say he has Shakespearean level of skill with his tragic story telling. I think you'll especially appreciate how he uses ambient reverb and room sizes. These are also 1 take performances. To get an idea of the scope of what he can do, I'd break it down like this- watch those 3 together. Next I'd watch some live performances. A tremendous one is one he did with his band The Big Push. Check out "I shot the sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop." Prepare to be blown away. Next, grab "The Hunger." Think you've got a handle on how many genres he can do masterfully? Check out Money Game Part 2, Humble (feat Eden Nash), and I forgot how to be me. (Live version with Chinchilla) Real talk: these are all some of the most incredible, lyrically packed, musically brilliant, and masterfully performed songs ever, and I'm also a musician and super difficult to impress with new music. This guy broke my mind.
Great reaction .One of the best Ive seenLook forward to you doing more Ren.The tales of Jenney and Screech (full).Sic Boi ,Chalk outlines live version,For rap The hunger,Genesis,Losing it and Illest of our time.Check him out with his band The Big Push I shot the sheriff,zion,hip hop version.Everything he does is awesome you won't be disappointed
You got this video in exactly the same way I did, as a retired psych nurse of 31 years. Especially the "voice that loosens the noose on the rope". SO powerful. I think this video deserves some sort of award for its brilliance. I tried to articulate what my clients were going through for years and could never make others relate. Ren does it so artistically and movingly. Whoa. Just whoa. I'm deeply moved. He's a genius. ❤❤❤❤
I think I've watched almost every reaction to Hi Ren since they all found him, and yours is one of the best. Thank you for such a thoughtful reaction. So many of us are so invested in this wonderful human being. He is loved! Hope to see you react to much more of Ren's music. Subscribed!
Yes, I almost avoided because of the length that I saw despite RUclips recommended it today. I've seen maybe 150 by now. He went to the top 10 of my list. Really glad I watched cause I teared😢 again... cause of this newly subscribed dude. 😅🎉
Wow, I watch all the "Hi Ren' reactions as they come up, and yours is one of the best. I hope you'll react to more of Ren's music; I'll gladly watch. I'm sure you'll get many suggestions and they will all be great. My favs atm are Genesis, Losing it, and Humble ft. Eden Nash.
Thank you for this reactions. You caught more than most others. Especially the part about the rope. I am 74 years old. My first time of hearing Ren was this one. By the end I crying like a baby. My family, myself, my children have been through hell, each with their own demons. Struggles in life with our own doubts, dreams and disappointments, and then the b.s. from others interjecting their ideas about this and that. My son is bi-polar, my daughter suffers from agoraphobia and anxiety attacks. My issue is talking to myself and hating myself, fighting my demons and at the same time trying to save everyone else. Life is sometimes a real bitch. I will sometimes shed a tear when hearing this, but I've stopped the sobbing. Ren is amazing at having us see ourselves and recognizing the trials we go through. Whether we are physically ill or just an ordinary human that is in some emotional pain. I am tired of telling my subconscious to shut the hell up! Yet the battle continues and I see it for what it is, actually helping me with decisions and life directions. Where do we go from here? Where ever it leads us, don't force it, accepting whatever or fighting it if you can.
Excellent reaction, matching the artist. Ren is something else. Since the release of this song he talked me off the ledge, made me realise that i do find hope daily in small things. I learnt to be less cynical, more accepting and kind to all, including myself. His art is making us better. Someone commented that he will save us all, and he certainly makes this a better place one person at a time. Very thoughtful reaction, thank you!
Oh man. The previous commenters were not exaggerating. The amount of details you caught on the first watch is INSANE. Instant subscribe. Some of the small details I have so far only seen one person notice,.youtuber called Lightmane, who is not even a reactor, he just watched a lot of reactions and realised nobody seems to notice what he noticed, so he wanted to share it with the world. But you noticed them on the first watch! And what amazes me the most is that you did it while at the same time remaining a normal, emotional human being! In other words, if you would be just a cold analyst with mad eye for details, it would be easier to accept (I want to believe I'd catch them too if I wasn't too overwhelmed with emotion), but no, you were very clearly strongly reacting emotionally, and still being able to notice them. Lastly, the "wow, we hit 100 subscribers! " sounds funny 3 weeks later when you're just hitting 2K. Well deserved mate!
Welcome, I am happy you're here. It's been a wild ride but genuinely enjoyable. The lad Ren is on a different frequency of talent! Thank you for the love, cheers to you mate 🤟
My favorite part that no one has touched on in the reaction video's that I've seen is where he says, "Cause I call the shots. I choose if you die Yeah, I call the shots, and so I who choose who survives." It starts at about 16:01 in your video. I just think how he did that part was brilliant.
Solid reaction fella- good stuff. :) *Nobody* expects the D5 staccati at the beginning of this! That "loosen the noose on the rope" line really rammed it home for me on first listen too. For any of us who have lost family or friends, that line demands tears. Possibly the most profound live capture of a performance I've ever seen. And I'm oldAF, so I've seen many! LOL
Another Ren rabbit hole traveller here. Your reaction picked up on the things I've been quietly screaming at my phone, watching most of the other reactions. Great reaction, +1 on your subscription button.
It has just occurred to me that the reason the lights are flickering at the end is because it represents his acceptance that both sides exist within him. In a way I believe he is celebrating that fact.
Wow, that was really a great reaction and breakdown of this song and video. Many will point out that this was a single take video with different camera ankles and this is what I love about many of Ren's videos that he did together with director of photography Samuel Perry-Falvey! You will definitely need to do a reaction on his Trilogy about Jenny, Screetch and Violet (which may be even a longer reaction video but I wouldn't mind), Money Game Part 1, and his latest song Illest Of Our Time - but of course, there are many more incredibly diverse and interesting songs from Ren that you should check out, including his cooperations with other amazing independent artists or busking with his band The Big Push. It's just so much fun!!
welcome to the RENaissance man! your channel will grow if you react to all of REN and his music including his band THE BIG PUSH and his colabs with friends such as SAM TOMPKINS & CHINCHILLA who stand alone as top tier artist. thank you for your reaction. im waiting for more! peace & love to everyone!
Great reaction! I've watched every Ren, Hi Ren reaction and, by far, I like this one the most! I say that because you brought so many unique points of observation, that in my opinion, must be spot on. Look forward to watching you do other Ren reactions. I agree with you when you say, Ren is super intelligent. I don't think you're much different, mate.
I have watched so many reactions to this video/song that I've lost count. This for me is by far the best analysis I have seen so far, you've got a new subscriber here, keep up the great work.
Great reaction! I'm always so excited and happy for people just discovering Ren...you have so much great music and art in you future! Hi Ren has been nominated in four categories for the 2023 Prague Music Video Awards: best music video, best low budget video (under $3k), best cinematography, and best European music video. It's one single, live shot, and the cinematographer is Samuel Perry-Falvey, who does most of Ren's videos. 😊
This is prob the best break down of Hi Ren I have watched and I have watched A LOT of ren reaction videos. You noticed all of the visual cues he put in the video. Everything is intentional and done with purpose. REN is really a genius and so incredibly self aware and just so intelligent and interesting I would love to hear every thought that runs through his head lol this was great tho really
Here is some additional information on Ren's story that I gathered from old newspaper interviews, articles, and Ren's livestreams and posts where he discussed his condition. Ren Erin Gill is a British musician/independent artist; born in Wales on March 29, 1990; he eventually moved to Brighton. Ren pursued a career in music from an early age. In 2009, while studying music performance at Bath Spa University, Ren 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 and subsequently dropped by Sony. Ren's illness often kept him in bed for up to 23 hours daily. Ren was initially misdiagnosed with depression, bipolar disorder, and chronic fatigue syndrome, which led him to experience psychosis and develop PTSD. It would take seven years before a doctor in Belgium finally correctly diagnosed Ren with autoimmunity, Lyme disease, and resulting damage to the brain, organs, joints, and PTSD. Ren eventually underwent stem cell therapy in the United States, which improved his health, but it has not been a cure. Ren is currently in Calgary, Canada for more treatments, including surgeries, and will have to be there for at least six months (Summer of 2023) undergoing IV and other interventions five days a week. Ren recently underwent wisdom tooth removal and cavitation surgery. In addition, his Canadian doctor discovered that Ren also developed a condition called Mast Cell Activation Disorder (MCAD), which has affected the myelin sheath in his brain, his thyroid, adrenals as well as his bones/joints. Now, Ren is receiving additional treatments for this previously undiagnosed condition. Let's keep supporting Ren as he undergoes his treatments. Check out and subscribe to his channel, if you are a content creator, ask your audience to subscribe to Ren. Listen to some of his earlier work, like and comment on his performances, and let's lift Ren's spirits. If you are a believer, pray for him. Ren is an artist with something to say to the world, and his work is important in these troubling times. Someone has finally created a Wikipedia page for Ren, so there is additional information available. Here is the link to Ren’s GoFundMe page to raise money for his current treatment. Ren has exceeded his initial goal. However, his goal was very conservative and did not reflect the added costs of unforeseen surgical procedures, and treatment for additional health issues such as MCAD. www.gofundme.com/f/ren-get-better-from-lyme-disease-and-autoimmunity
I appreciate your attempt to gather and share information, but you are actually spreading misinformation/making incorrect connections. For example, the myelin sheath damage is from Lyme disease...it's what can happen when Lyme is allowed to go untreated in the body for years. It is NOT caused by mast cell activation. Mast cell activation is (in layman's terms) allergies...but like next level allergies...often to things that a "normal" body should be able to fend off no problem...in someone who has a mast cell activation issue, our bodies can have an inappropriate overreaction to something minor...and often to things that aren't even allergens. Stress sets mine off more than anything. I'll break out in a horrible-looking, itchy rash from something silly like the watch band that I have worn for years with no issue...just because I am stressed. Just...don't talk about medical stuff that you don't understand. You seem to have taken on the self-imposed mantle of being a Ren expert on every reaction video and you're making it difficult for those of us who actually have the conditions you write about incorrectly. Please stop.
I only found this song a few days ago and since then I've been obsessed with reaction videos. There are only 2 out of the dozens out there that 'get' it, like the amazing detail he hoes into with aesthetics, cinematography and lyrics and you and the other I mentioned do not miss a beat! Your attention to these details separate you from the rest by a country mile and I always find my way back to yours because of it. You're a smart guy who can appreciate this masterpiece for what it is rather than just for clicks, so thank you.
For me, the final line of this song says a lot about the meaning. Its "we're a coin minted different sides" and while he is singing, the lights are going, and he has elements from both the light and shadow sides. I think that this also echoes in his monologue where he says that it isn't a battle to win, and even at the start of the song with 'you gotta kill you if you want to kill me". Its not about one side winning and banishing the other side entirely, its about an acknowledgement that he is the light and the dark and that each day is a compromise (the dance) as he navigates both sides, sometimes with one side leading the dance, other times with the other side leading the dance. This entire performance becomes even more impressive when you realise that not only was it all shot in one take (I think that they tried this a few times, repeating the single take all the way through until they were happy and this was the fourth take - although the end monologue is from a different take) but also that both he and the guitar are mic'd up. Its a single take, performed live.
I think the thing you missed is that it’s not mental illness he is speaking about but the eternal human condition. Every single person on this world has a voice of doubt that says, you can’t do it etc etc, no doubt you said it yourself “ no one will want to know what I think on you tube “ However equally we have a voice of hope that keeps you going. It’s not mental illness it’s learning to balance the 2 voices every one has and reconciling them to be a balanced human being. Horrible things happen to everyone, everyone eventually suffers grief, unfair things happen to everyone, but accepting that and carrying on being a rounded well balanced human being is ultimately the goal in life.
You did an amazing job with this reaction. You caught things that no one else has, and I’ve watched hundreds of reactions. Thanks for showing me even more things in this piece than I had seen myself
Loved your reaction, you discovered many of the intricacies in this piece of art/music of Ren. I recommend The Big Push - I Shot the Sheriff, The Road to Zion and Hip Hop( I think) it’s awesome along with actually everything Ren has done also when he has collaborated with other artists too- I subbed cos I really like your finesse in explaining and understanding his creativity and genius. Nice one 😊
I discovered Ren in January. Have watched almost nothing else but his music and 100s of his reactions. I have noticed in almost every reaction to Hi Ren is a period of silence followed by WOW 😂😂
The fact you notice the lights flikkering on your first time watching this.... is truely amazing! It's not only the lights, it's also the notes he plays on his guitar that counter each other, the voice he uses, the facial expression he does, as well as the shadows on the ground (at 17:00 you will notice the shadow on the ground flikkers from on side to the other and in my believe respesents the internal fight thats going on). A truly amazing reaction, thank you so much! Subscribed! Blessings to you, keep it up bro!
Subscribed mostly because of you reaction to the "loosen the noose of the rope". I had the same feeling I guess, goosebumbs and tears, because is such a powerful and poetical line! Well done! And now just let you go down in the Renosphere. ✌️
Amazing analysis! I was super impressed with how many details you noticed that I had missed after watching so many times. When you mentioned the shadow and that third source of light from the top right, it made me notice the kind of “godly” light just barely shining down and the subsequent dark shadow casted to the bottom left floor, totally going along with his message of “the brighter the light shines, the darker the shadow.” Thanks for helping me understand this even better!
Fantastic reaction. I love seeing others get excited and totally get every aspect of whatvRen is saying, with the production, his guitar, his voice, his body language, everything. You have my sub and I highly recommend you checking out more Ren and his band the big push. He is so diverse and everything he does is just phenomenal and means so much. Very talented young man. ❤
You know Iam 64 years of age and a musician and you have done a great job dissecting this song so well done fella but can I ask you and anyone else who has seen this video do you think like me in saying this guy Ren is a fookin genius, wow every single thing about this the video the music the song everything , he is a breath of fresh air and he must be so well educated with his references to the begining of time and it will give people so much hope that you can get through this kind of mental health problem I know Wren will never read this but well done Son you deserve every accolade coming your way.
It was great watching this, because your reaction is so much like my own when I first watched this a couple of months ago. I was gobsmacked by every aspect of this true piece of art.
Oh my God! PLEASE tell me you've also reacted to Ren's trilogy? The Tale of Jenny & Screech? The first thing I saw was that this is 33mins and, _oh_ I cannot emphasize enough how much I love long, detailed reaction videos. *AND* it's an incredible reaction/analysis?? You're hitting so many good points, so many little details that just went unnoticed/subconsciously noticed but ignored! Like, I loved the lighting but never put much thought into the lamps beyond their flickering and the shadows that they cast?? This is amazing and I'm not even 14min in!
Hey, thank you so much for your kind words and enthusiasm! Ren has become one of my favorite artists since this vid. I have done the Tales trilogy and many others, heres a playlist ❤ - ruclips.net/video/GhSFEmA9BU4/видео.html
Welcome to the rabbit hole. Enjoy exploring his diversity. Enjoyed your reaction. The noose on the rope gets me every time. I second the St Paul and The Broken Bones suggestion. A generational voice. For a quick dip into Ren diversity I suggest Chalk Outlines (live) Illest of our time I shot the sheriff (live busking with his band The Big Push) This will give you a good representation of his breadth in as few songs as possible.
@@TrismegistusMx I agree but if I wanted to get someone to get a grasp of the range of skills in as few songs as possible I think mine cover the range pretty well. Not that I don’t love the ones you’ve mentioned too :)
Hi Ren, then a bit of a reprive , I Shot the Sheriff/ Road to Zion... then back deep in the story telling with the Tale of Jenny and Screech full version , then for the depth of range and styles The Hunger. Then I think you are well deep in the warren , ENJOY the look around ! IMHO
Found your channel after watching a bunch of reactors react to Kujo beat down. I wanted to support the ppl supporting Ren. I think you had the best reaction to that one, you picked up on everything instantly and I could tell you really loved and appreciated Ren’s work so I was curious to see your other reactions to his music. I didn’t watch a ton of reactions to Hi Ren, but yours was definitely one of the best. I enjoyed hearing your insight and I think you nailed all the details and everything Ren wanted to get across with this video, even down to the shadows and details like the different sizes of the lamps. I can’t wait to watch the rest of your reactions. I’m particularly excited about Crutch. I adore that one.
Great reaction. You picked out so many details other people didn't mention and I've not noticed and I've watched this + reactions about 50 times 😅 Thanks for giving it the time and attention a masterpiece like this deserves 👌 It was a pleasure to watch 🙏
Pointing out that the smaller, non-flickering lamp was smaller and set back was an excellent observation. It was to mimic his timid side, almost cowering from the flickering lamp.
Be prepared for your mind to be blown on almost every occasion you watch a Ren performance. There is no end to his talent. Your perceptive analysis did this art piece justice. Thank you.
i just found your reaction. Love. REN is the best. You only had 100 subscribers 4 months ago.... and now your at almost 8k. Did I hear that right. Wow. Congrats.
I see it has been mentioned below, but I will add my support for reacting to The Tale of Jenny and Screech, the trilogy. It is three separate videos and needs to be done in order of Jenny, Screech and Violet's stories. Snake, if you were moved by the songwriting, structure and performance of "Hi Ren", then you will be astounded by Jenny and Screech. I subbed and made the bell black.
100 subscribers 3 days ago. Almost 900 subscribers today after reacting to Ren! That’s the power Ren brings. Enjoy the roller coaster! It’s a great ride and he has zero bad songs.
NICE REACTION!!! I've watched more than Im willing to admit... & you picked up on some visual clues I've not noticed or heard others notice before. Subscribed! . Welcome to the Ren rabbit hole. Ren isn't limited by anything... especially not genre. You'll see.😊 Might I suggest The Tale of Jenny and Screech Trilogy [Full]. The order is important... so finding the full Trilogy video is helpful: Jenny... Screech... then Violet...in that order. Sick Boi is a good next step... followed by The Hunger. Then for a switch... Ren and Chinchilla's collaborations: How To Be Me & Chalk Outlines. Losing It and Genesis next. You can't go wrong. Oh... & his busking videos with the band The Big Push... and with Sam Tomkins... they won't disappoint either. ENJOY!!! That's just the start.
New subscriber due to this reaction! Thanks for the time you took to really take it all in. You did an amazing job on this one! I know you’ll be going down the REN rabbit hole and I’m all in for that ride! You went from 100 subs to 1000 in a day! Congratulations man, it because of the amazing attention to detail! Never lose that no matter how big you get. Cause I see this channel getting big with this kind of great content 😮😮😮 If you haven’t see it yet you have to break down Chinchilla Live version of Fingers and Aruora Murder 5,4,3,2,1 at the Nobel Peace concert. 😮😮 you’ll love ❤ those! 💯 Thanks again for the amazing reaction brother. Get it! I’ll be sharing your channel!!
That was a fantastic reaction! You figured out that everything Ren does is intentional without having seen any of his other videos and that’s impressive! He’s an amazing artist and so versatile. Welcome to the rabbit hole 😊 subbed!
I have heard this song a hundred times. I have watched 100 reviews. You my friend, have the best review ever. So many things you noticed that I never saw. Thank you.
You made me change my mind. 🤔 I have watched over a 💯Hi Ren reactions, you picked up on everything right away. I was going to avoid yours today recommended by RUclips because of its length and I'm really glad I didn't. You jump to the top of my list dude. 🎉 Ren is just completely jaw dropping and tear jerking when you watch that song. It happens on the 101th time too...to me... cause of you, dude😢. Thanks😊 I'm sure you will show some growth today 🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑...
Welcome to the RENaissance. Must check out: The Tale of Jenny and Screech (Full), Illest of Our Time, Chalk Outlines (Live) (Ren + Chinchilla), Bongo Bong (go to The Big Push channel to get, Ren on lead vocals, this song is so damn good, look for the live rooftop performance), Earned It (Ren and Sam Thomkins), Losing It, Sick Boi, How to be Me (Ren + Chinchilla), Blind Eyed (Live, Ren and Sam Thomkins, multiple live versions all good). Many of these are single take live performances like this video.
Finally someone having the extreme reaction to “Some people know me as hope, some people know me as the voice that you hear when you loosen the noose on the rope” …. SO many reactors just glance over that as it wasn’t even said. Thanks man. My stomach literally dropped the first time I heard it. Subscribing now!
I realized his intellect too, just as I see you are displaying such a higher degree of intellect than other reviewers. Some are juvenile but entertaining. Yes he's genius, but you're a lot more intelligent than the average observer.you saw what some missed in several tries. Thanks ...know that you are loved. Marcia in Modesto CA
I'm surprised how many reactors just kind of seemed to pass over the line about the rope. You gave it the attention it deserved. It's key to the whole point of the performance.
That’s the line that hit me the most my first listen.
There are two types of reactors: the ones who don't comprehend how incredibly important the "loosen the noose on the rope" line is, and the ones who do. Thank you. That line punched me in the gut.
Loosening the the noose on the rope got me to riight up the guts causes it's like being knocked out it hurts the head when someome wake you up🤔😐
I heard that line clearly the first time I heard it. As I watch the first viewings from so many (I've listened to this like 40x in the last 2 weeks) I am surprised how so many people don't flinch when they hear it, where it really struck a nerve with me and I never got past it from that moment on. Ren Gill is awesome and I am in the rabbit hole constantly following his work. Greedy for more and wanting to see him live and wanting to send him money for whatever he needs
@@jjgriffin I always look for the flinch at that line. You know they get it when they do.
Great reaction. Wonderful observations. I love when people realize how great the "loosen the noose on the rope" bar is. You wouldn't believe how many reactors just let that one float right by! Thank you! Keep going with Ren. He is an AMAZING storyteller. You should definitely check out The Tale of Jenny and Screech (Full version... it's a trilogy but need to be done in order). Also, he can RAP RAP... you'll find a ton of great examples (Illest of our Time, The Hunger, Power, etc...) His band The Big Push is really great too... Have fun!
I also felt "loosen the noose on the rope" was completely overlooked by most reactors. And, if you ever ate Long John Silver's or Red Lobster, the "seafood pretender" is also a very real thing.
I think the line is 'deceitful pretender'.😊
Tbats what i was gonna say lol!
Lol! I meant to say deeper meanings not distant meaning.
Totally agree! That line really resonates with me!
So many of Ren’s lines are so perfect.
You did not miss much; you got so much more than hundreds of other reactors. Thank you.
100% ! Noticed the tiniest of details!
It's almost like he watched those 🧐
@@AM-oq5ik Nah he's picked up more than any other reactor I've seen. Like he just genuinely understood it
Well done bruh !!
Like the lights..the size of them and the "good" one being set back.. 😢
One of the best reactions to "Hi Ren" on the internet. Just Subscribed.
I thank you for the kind words and support!
Couldn't agree more! Best reaction I've seen out of probably 50. I just subribed as a well. Great Job!
I've seen well over 20 reaction videos to HI REN and I find myself crying happy tears every time... laughing and crying at the same time.. words alone cannot express just how monumentally brilliant Ren is... I laugh and cry cause I've been in his shoes before...just without Lymes disease.. he's a hero to our generation... to our whole world!..
You can add me to the list. Great review and perfect comment. Consider me Subscribed.
You like when someone pauses every line and tells you what you just heard it ? Music is the most effective modes of communication. If a song is trending this is a especially good story teller .
I'm so happy you caught the "losen the noose on the rope" line. That's tha one that gets me every time. I watched countless reaction videos and for some reason most reactors just let that one pass by. To me that is one of the strongest lines in this amazing song
Powerful!
They always have a physical reaction to it (like the gotta kill you line). they just appear too scared to address it.
I can understand. It IS very confronting for most - something most would rather not contemplate.
It's easily the most uncomfortable yet powerful phrase in the whole song.
I'm so disappointed when other reactions gloss over that line, but I think I understand why they don't dwell on it.
Yup, I've watched at least 5 reactions on that song and no one commented on that line. It's the one that hit me hardes too!!
I don't think it's just that many people are scared to address it, more that he's describing a very specific feeling that only people who have stood on that precipice and chosen to step back again can truly understand. It's something that is very difficult to put into words and though Ren did so perfectly, he still only managed to describe it to those who already know.
I got chills and tears the moment you explained “the voice you hear when you loosen the noose on the rope”. That line saved my life and not many reactors catch things like that. This is one of the most powerful messages to mental health ever written.
I haven't *quite* been there, though I think I've been close, and that's the line that almost always gets me tearing up.
You nailed it. Really! This video sent a lightning bolt to my soul. I have spent 60 out of 67 years of life FIGHTING this battle. I listened to this track 50 times in the day I first heard it. It was as if I received a lifetime of therapy in one track. Incredible ! Well done on the review, I think it speaks to anyone who wants to hear its message.
I actually think he still speaks to himself, just as if you manage to get experience to might learn to start waiting for the sound that it makes when you feel the noose loosening. Then again as compositional device it’s just before Ren breaks while You just can’t understand what just happened - it’s an emotional rollercoaster
You weren't far off when you asked if this was a song about torture. It's about the mental anguish Ren has been dealing with for years. He has Lyme disease, but was misdiagnosed for nearly a decade and just fed a bunch of drugs for mental illness. The man is a true artist, very talented, and extremely brave.
Also, aside from the camera work, he's pretty much a one man band. Thanks for the reaction!
The pig butcher at the beginning…..I think it represents the medical professionals getting his diagnosis so wrong and feeling of being butchered by them
Thoughtful inciteful reaction, thank you.
The wheelchair has L.D. on the back, Lyme Disease. He is confined to this and the mis diagnosis, then stands on his own two feet.
As you said, a masterpiece.
Hope you get a 10 fold increase on subscribers after this reaction, I have watched over 100 reactions to Hi Ren and now just click on Hi Ren reactions just to give a thumbs up for reactors for covering it as I dont expect to hear anything fresh on this masterpiece, but you certainly have done it justice.
Thank you for that, genuinely appreciated 🤟
He went from 100 subs to 3300!!!
Also I might need to find a 12 step program, I think I'm addicted to Ren and Ren reaction videos, I cannot stop watching 😅
Wow great analysis. I watched a lot of reactions on this. Yours was ththe most insightful.
Well said man.
Thank you all! Ren proves there is strength in numbers, and it shows with you RENegades! ❤❤
I feel like most of us with mental health issues get it right away, being that it’s his own inner voice telling him he’s not good enough no matter how many pills he takes, the darkness will always be there. Even the setting with the room and the lights. I’m not sure why more reactors don’t see all that but you did! I was so impressed! Thanks for the great reaction!
It’s amazing how you manage to notice so many of the details, so quickly and with a first viewing too. I’ve probably watched more than 100 reactions and no one has achieved what you have.
Most reactors notice the small details according to their own life experience.
Psychologists analyse to mental health issues, rappers and musicians connect with his musicality, filmmakers talk about cameras and lighting. All of them struggle to focus on details beyond the words and their special interest.
Some get so caught up on the words and feelings that they don’t hear and see anything else; they often even forget to talk.😅
You have done it all. You have an interesting mind.
I think it’s “ YOU “ who is interesting Fibi.( including your cool name)
I was turned on to REN’S work yesterday……. Have watched at least 8 reactions so far ……….
fascinating to see people’s focus on “aesthetics”( appreciation of beauty )
and you’re 100% right; Snake V was looking at every nook and cranny!!!
I was so happy to see him leaving no stone unturned!!!
As a jazz composer I too revel in REN’S musical virtuosity!
However, as a writer dabbling with short filmmaking, I certainly have to bow ty REN’S on point acting,
and to Samuel Perry Falvey’s cinematography input …… just phenomenal.
It’s because of interesting, big hearted people like you that’s cause “ Snakes “ subscribers to rise from100 yesterday…… to 662 today
5/1/23
Lastly…… I never thought I would be anxious to see someone else watch a video?……… that’s still a mystery to me………
but, it’s sooooo satisfying to see someone “ rise
in consciousness “ before my eyes!!
Idk.
Anyway, I’ve only seen 2 videos so far…… and I think, at the end of the day………… I’m impressed the most with REN’S bravery and selflessness!
If it was up to me……… I’d give him the Nobel Peace Prize!!!
His humanitarianism is a rare gift to the world.
Ok,
Stay sweet,stay safe, and stay interesting Ms. Enn
Many blessings!🕯
@@RAIN-AGAIN Yes, Ren is aesthetically pleasing to look at in all forms.
@@kellyt5341
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I’m praying for his
recovery in Canada 🕯
agreed
I've watched 20 reactions, and every time I'm looking for how people react to "loosen the noose on the rope." Most people just physically flinch. You're the first I felt reacted the way I did. Also, I've watched it a hundred times, but the size of the lamps and the (incorrect, artificial) way the shadows play on the floor, I never noticed. Great job
Same here!
Great reaction…. I too was blown away by the “loosen the noose” line, and then when he started to sing I literally burst in to tears, rejoicing 🫶
He is a voice for every person who has suffered with trauma, illness, physical and psychological pain. ❤❤❤
Absolutely! Ren does it with ease. ❤
He is a voice for HUMANITY. All of his music is ALL of us!
I love how you noticed the lamps and their locations, also the shadows of the "two of them" although it's just one body. The flickering lamps at the end is the two of them struggling for domination, but they are actually equal. Equal in all of us.
That was a fantastic reaction mate. I've seen over 500, and you are the only one who has picked up on many hidden meanings in the video itself, large and smaller lights, lighter and darker shadows etc. Excellent review 👌
Knox hill has the best you can take the word from the artist
I had the same thoughts...
I've watched many too, maybe not 500, finally realized tonight that the dance at the end, is THE dance he mentions in his ending monologue. He is for the first time in the video projecting his whole self, the light and the shadow. Not sure why it took so many views for me to finally see it. I haven't got to that part of this reaction video, I'll be curious what he sees.
I've probably watched 500 too 😬❤️
First direct eye contact at the word dawn always gets me. This is the most profound work of art I have ever experienced.
That’s usually where the crying begins for me.
I also thought this deserved an award and I was trying to think what category you would put it in for a Grammy. It finally dawned on me the best category is actually an Academy Award for Best Short Film - this isn't a song. Aside from the cinematography, his acting is spot on - his body language changing in an instant - his voice - his facial expressions. This was a live recording (you can see the wires on his back at the end), so he didn't shoot one "character", reposition, then shoot the other "character". I think they edited in some of the closeups (especially the monologue at the end), but it's essentially live.
Ren was the Director, but cinematography was handled by Samuel Perry-Falvey. He helps put this over the top and seems to handle most of Ren's solo videos. Ren masters several genres, but with your eye for cinematography, I strongly suggest "The Tale of Jenny and Screech (Full)". It's comprised of three videos that are also available individually, but the full version is essentially in the tradition of a Shakespearian tragedy. Since these are also live recordings, they really use the acoustic properties of the environment (Especially in the 3rd part, "Violet's Tale").
It was actually nominated for the recent Prague music video awards and although it didn't win any of the 4 categories it was selected for it got an honourable mention in the Best European Music Video section.
Nice!
Thank you for those relevant details. I love the way Ren clearly sings upwards into the staircase and uses the long echo decay to enhance that moment and the camera follows that moment. It really does place the viewer in the setting.
I was thinking "Breakthrough Artist"
I love how Hope stands "beside you", not in front of you.
Welcome to the REN Rabbit Hole. This is the artist that keeps on giving. Every tune is a Banger. This one and 'Chalk Outlines' broke me. 'How To Be Me' was emotionally draining. And his Fun and Cheeky Side is done with a fantastic sense of humor and skill ... "LOSING IT" is some of the best RAP on the scene. This guy can spit it with the icons. The wordsmithing is at NEXT LEVEL with every song. And every song is so different.
I drop the 'rabbit' word at this point. It's just "the Ren hole" :) ...as I've never seen anything like it.
@@petebrown6356 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
funny you say every tune is a banger… he was born in bangor 😂
The vocalizations at the end, before the monologue, when all the lights were blinking, is a representation of the dance between all the forces fighting within and over the psyche
nice!
I saw it as he now controls his mind and therefore the lights.
We all see differences. Have a great day from the UK. 🙂
yea the dance never ends, but i also hear his triumph over evil in that last part by accepting it as a part of himself, so in a way he won because he gave in if that makes sense...
The "WooHoo" bit at the beginning is clean and cute.
At the end it is darker, dirtier, more confident, more mature and arguably a lot better. As if an older more mature musician is performing it.
Amazing skill to pull that difference off.
Pretty much at the end its him just saying fuck it, and accepting both sides of himself. You'll notice when he gets to the end his voice is a combination of both ren's intonation.
I don't normally watch reaction videos but have watched many for Hi Ren. Yours is by far the most illuminating and tied up so many of the loose ends in understanding the song and video and for that I thank you. The observation I made is, at the beginning of the video the lights are not flashing when Ren contentedly performed the wordless vocal before his 'demon' appears. then at the end he is content to perform the same piece with his 'demon' present (i.e. the lights flashing) signifying that he has come to terms with his 'demons'. Great reaction video 🙂
Like most responding to this excellent reaction, I have likely watched 100s of other reactions. I appreciate your observation of the flashing lights in the final vocal section that Ren has confidently come to terms with his inner demons and is thriving through this acceptance
Absolutely spot on!
You went deep. That was excellent. I know Ren appreciates that. There are live streams from him where he mentions how much he loves reactors and how artists and reactors can help each other. He talks a lot about lifting each other up. But he was super excited watching Knox Hill dissect Illest of Our Time. Anyway, based on how you felt about this and how you responded to it, there's an amazing rabbit hole to go down. Ren really is a once in a generation, maybe even a lifetime talent. Here's a breakdown of the rabbit hole to get you started:
Chalk Outlines- look for the live one he did with Chinchilla (sidebar- she is incredible and has 2 joints worth checking out: Little Girl Gone and Fingers (live version of fingers will blow your mind)).
Tale of Jenny/Screech/Violet- each came out singly, but he has a video where all 3 are in order. It's the gold standard for story telling and artistry. I don't believe I'm overselling it at all if I say he has Shakespearean level of skill with his tragic story telling.
I think you'll especially appreciate how he uses ambient reverb and room sizes. These are also 1 take performances. To get an idea of the scope of what he can do, I'd break it down like this- watch those 3 together. Next I'd watch some live performances. A tremendous one is one he did with his band The Big Push. Check out "I shot the sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop." Prepare to be blown away. Next, grab "The Hunger."
Think you've got a handle on how many genres he can do masterfully? Check out Money Game Part 2, Humble (feat Eden Nash), and I forgot how to be me. (Live version with Chinchilla)
Real talk: these are all some of the most incredible, lyrically packed, musically brilliant, and masterfully performed songs ever, and I'm also a musician and super difficult to impress with new music. This guy broke my mind.
Well said Saint, I would add the MC session of "blind eyed" ..... Slava Ukraini
Great reaction .One of the best Ive seenLook forward to you doing more Ren.The tales of Jenney and Screech (full).Sic Boi ,Chalk outlines live version,For rap The hunger,Genesis,Losing it and Illest of our time.Check him out with his band The Big Push I shot the sheriff,zion,hip hop version.Everything he does is awesome you won't be disappointed
You got this video in exactly the same way I did, as a retired psych nurse of 31 years. Especially the "voice that loosens the noose on the rope". SO powerful. I think this video deserves some sort of award for its brilliance. I tried to articulate what my clients were going through for years and could never make others relate. Ren does it so artistically and movingly. Whoa. Just whoa. I'm deeply moved. He's a genius. ❤❤❤❤
By the way, I subscribed.
It’s nominated for 4 awards in Prague. I hope it wins & gets nominated for more
@Danielle Graychik I completely agree. It's not just music, it's a brilliant piece of performance art.
DITTO. New sub here
@@kymsalow7676this is not just a brilliant piece of performance art, this is pure hope to so many that felt alone.
I think I've watched almost every reaction to Hi Ren since they all found him, and yours is one of the best. Thank you for such a thoughtful reaction. So many of us are so invested in this wonderful human being. He is loved! Hope to see you react to much more of Ren's music. Subscribed!
Same here - agreed. Just subscribed now.
Yes, I almost avoided because of the length that I saw despite RUclips recommended it today. I've seen maybe 150 by now. He went to the top 10 of my list. Really glad I watched cause I teared😢 again... cause of this newly subscribed dude. 😅🎉
I agree too, I just didnt say it as well as you did lol!
Definitely, one of the best reactions I’ve watched, and I’ve watched a lot
Similar here...I've never seen anything like this. So many reactions, so many watching them.
Wow, I watch all the "Hi Ren' reactions as they come up, and yours is one of the best. I hope you'll react to more of Ren's music; I'll gladly watch. I'm sure you'll get many suggestions and they will all be great. My favs atm are Genesis, Losing it, and Humble ft. Eden Nash.
Thank you for the support and suggestions! ❤
Thank you for this reactions. You caught more than most others. Especially the part about the rope. I am 74 years old. My first time of hearing Ren was this one. By the end I crying like a baby. My family, myself, my children have been through hell, each with their own demons. Struggles in life with our own doubts, dreams and disappointments, and then the b.s. from others interjecting their ideas about this and that. My son is bi-polar, my daughter suffers from agoraphobia and anxiety attacks. My issue is talking to myself and hating myself, fighting my demons and at the same time trying to save everyone else. Life is sometimes a real bitch. I will sometimes shed a tear when hearing this, but I've stopped the sobbing. Ren is amazing at having us see ourselves and recognizing the trials we go through. Whether we are physically ill or just an ordinary human that is in some emotional pain. I am tired of telling my subconscious to shut the hell up! Yet the battle continues and I see it for what it is, actually helping me with decisions and life directions. Where do we go from here? Where ever it leads us, don't force it, accepting whatever or fighting it if you can.
Sometimes, you get to lead, and sometimes you don't. Just be in the moment. Come up for air even if it's for a short time.
Every single song in Ren's line up is a freaking masterpiece! I look forward to watching your journey down the Ren Rabbithole
Excellent reaction, matching the artist. Ren is something else. Since the release of this song he talked me off the ledge, made me realise that i do find hope daily in small things. I learnt to be less cynical, more accepting and kind to all, including myself. His art is making us better. Someone commented that he will save us all, and he certainly makes this a better place one person at a time.
Very thoughtful reaction, thank you!
Enjoyed your in depth analysis of “Hi Ren”. You captured what many others that reacted to this masterpiece missed. A like and a sub have been earned.
Dude. You saw things that 30 other reactors didn't connect. i.e. lamps. Very cool. Subscribed
Appreciate you being here!
the interesting thing about reacting to ren.. theres a ton of us following reactions to this. watch that sub count fly.
I haven't seen anyone mention his different earrings yet, thought I'd throw that into the observations as well. His light side wears a cross
I enjoyed every second of your reaction to Hi Ren.
Thank you for taking the time to watch!
Oh man. The previous commenters were not exaggerating. The amount of details you caught on the first watch is INSANE. Instant subscribe.
Some of the small details I have so far only seen one person notice,.youtuber called Lightmane, who is not even a reactor, he just watched a lot of reactions and realised nobody seems to notice what he noticed, so he wanted to share it with the world. But you noticed them on the first watch!
And what amazes me the most is that you did it while at the same time remaining a normal, emotional human being! In other words, if you would be just a cold analyst with mad eye for details, it would be easier to accept (I want to believe I'd catch them too if I wasn't too overwhelmed with emotion), but no, you were very clearly strongly reacting emotionally, and still being able to notice them.
Lastly, the "wow, we hit 100 subscribers! " sounds funny 3 weeks later when you're just hitting 2K. Well deserved mate!
Welcome, I am happy you're here. It's been a wild ride but genuinely enjoyable. The lad Ren is on a different frequency of talent! Thank you for the love, cheers to you mate 🤟
My favorite part that no one has touched on in the reaction video's that I've seen is where he says, "Cause I call the shots. I choose if you die
Yeah, I call the shots, and so I who choose who survives."
It starts at about 16:01 in your video. I just think how he did that part was brilliant.
Solid reaction fella- good stuff. :)
*Nobody* expects the D5 staccati at the beginning of this!
That "loosen the noose on the rope" line really rammed it home for me on first listen too. For any of us who have lost family or friends, that line demands tears.
Possibly the most profound live capture of a performance I've ever seen. And I'm oldAF, so I've seen many! LOL
Another Ren rabbit hole traveller here. Your reaction picked up on the things I've been quietly screaming at my phone, watching most of the other reactions. Great reaction, +1 on your subscription button.
It has just occurred to me that the reason the lights are flickering at the end is because it represents his acceptance that both sides exist within him. In a way I believe he is celebrating that fact.
Wow, that was really a great reaction and breakdown of this song and video. Many will point out that this was a single take video with different camera ankles and this is what I love about many of Ren's videos that he did together with director of photography Samuel Perry-Falvey! You will definitely need to do a reaction on his Trilogy about Jenny, Screetch and Violet (which may be even a longer reaction video but I wouldn't mind), Money Game Part 1, and his latest song Illest Of Our Time - but of course, there are many more incredibly diverse and interesting songs from Ren that you should check out, including his cooperations with other amazing independent artists or busking with his band The Big Push. It's just so much fun!!
welcome to the RENaissance man! your channel will grow if you react to all of REN and his music including his band THE BIG PUSH and his colabs with friends such as SAM TOMPKINS & CHINCHILLA who stand alone as top tier artist. thank you for your reaction. im waiting for more! peace & love to everyone!
Great reaction! I've watched every Ren, Hi Ren reaction and, by far, I like this one the most! I say that because you brought so many unique points of observation, that in my opinion, must be spot on. Look forward to watching you do other Ren reactions.
I agree with you when you say, Ren is super intelligent. I don't think you're much different, mate.
I have watched so many reactions to this video/song that I've lost count. This for me is by far the best analysis I have seen so far, you've got a new subscriber here, keep up the great work.
Great reaction! I'm always so excited and happy for people just discovering Ren...you have so much great music and art in you future!
Hi Ren has been nominated in four categories for the 2023 Prague Music Video Awards: best music video, best low budget video (under $3k), best cinematography, and best European music video. It's one single, live shot, and the cinematographer is Samuel Perry-Falvey, who does most of Ren's videos. 😊
Ren deserves rewards. I believe he is getting the real rewards. Support, love of his music, love of his message!
This is prob the best break down of Hi Ren I have watched and I have watched A LOT of ren reaction videos. You noticed all of the visual cues he put in the video. Everything is intentional and done with purpose. REN is really a genius and so incredibly self aware and just so intelligent and interesting I would love to hear every thought that runs through his head lol this was great tho really
Here is some additional information on Ren's story that I gathered from old newspaper interviews, articles, and Ren's livestreams and posts where he discussed his condition. Ren Erin Gill is a British musician/independent artist; born in Wales on March 29, 1990; he eventually moved to Brighton. Ren pursued a career in music from an early age. In 2009, while studying music performance at Bath Spa University, Ren 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 and subsequently dropped by Sony.
Ren's illness often kept him in bed for up to 23 hours daily. Ren was initially misdiagnosed with depression, bipolar disorder, and chronic fatigue syndrome, which led him to experience psychosis and develop PTSD. It would take seven years before a doctor in Belgium finally correctly diagnosed Ren with autoimmunity, Lyme disease, and resulting damage to the brain, organs, joints, and PTSD. Ren eventually underwent stem cell therapy in the United States, which improved his health, but it has not been a cure.
Ren is currently in Calgary, Canada for more treatments, including surgeries, and will have to be there for at least six months (Summer of 2023) undergoing IV and other interventions five days a week. Ren recently underwent wisdom tooth removal and cavitation surgery. In addition, his Canadian doctor discovered that Ren also developed a condition called Mast Cell Activation Disorder (MCAD), which has affected the myelin sheath in his brain, his thyroid, adrenals as well as his bones/joints. Now, Ren is receiving additional treatments for this previously undiagnosed condition.
Let's keep supporting Ren as he undergoes his treatments. Check out and subscribe to his channel, if you are a content creator, ask your audience to subscribe to Ren. Listen to some of his earlier work, like and comment on his performances, and let's lift Ren's spirits. If you are a believer, pray for him. Ren is an artist with something to say to the world, and his work is important in these troubling times. Someone has finally created a Wikipedia page for Ren, so there is additional information available.
Here is the link to Ren’s GoFundMe page to raise money for his current treatment. Ren has exceeded his initial goal. However, his goal was very conservative and did not reflect the added costs of unforeseen surgical procedures, and treatment for additional health issues such as MCAD. www.gofundme.com/f/ren-get-better-from-lyme-disease-and-autoimmunity
I feel conflicted giving this a thumbs up because if how bad it has been for ren. But thanks for the info. I knew some of this but not all.
I appreciate your attempt to gather and share information, but you are actually spreading misinformation/making incorrect connections. For example, the myelin sheath damage is from Lyme disease...it's what can happen when Lyme is allowed to go untreated in the body for years. It is NOT caused by mast cell activation.
Mast cell activation is (in layman's terms) allergies...but like next level allergies...often to things that a "normal" body should be able to fend off no problem...in someone who has a mast cell activation issue, our bodies can have an inappropriate overreaction to something minor...and often to things that aren't even allergens. Stress sets mine off more than anything. I'll break out in a horrible-looking, itchy rash from something silly like the watch band that I have worn for years with no issue...just because I am stressed.
Just...don't talk about medical stuff that you don't understand. You seem to have taken on the self-imposed mantle of being a Ren expert on every reaction video and you're making it difficult for those of us who actually have the conditions you write about incorrectly. Please stop.
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I only found this song a few days ago and since then I've been obsessed with reaction videos. There are only 2 out of the dozens out there that 'get' it, like the amazing detail he hoes into with aesthetics, cinematography and lyrics and you and the other I mentioned do not miss a beat! Your attention to these details separate you from the rest by a country mile and I always find my way back to yours because of it. You're a smart guy who can appreciate this masterpiece for what it is rather than just for clicks, so thank you.
For me, the final line of this song says a lot about the meaning. Its "we're a coin minted different sides" and while he is singing, the lights are going, and he has elements from both the light and shadow sides. I think that this also echoes in his monologue where he says that it isn't a battle to win, and even at the start of the song with 'you gotta kill you if you want to kill me". Its not about one side winning and banishing the other side entirely, its about an acknowledgement that he is the light and the dark and that each day is a compromise (the dance) as he navigates both sides, sometimes with one side leading the dance, other times with the other side leading the dance. This entire performance becomes even more impressive when you realise that not only was it all shot in one take (I think that they tried this a few times, repeating the single take all the way through until they were happy and this was the fourth take - although the end monologue is from a different take) but also that both he and the guitar are mic'd up. Its a single take, performed live.
I think the thing you missed is that it’s not mental illness he is speaking about but the eternal human condition. Every single person on this world has a voice of doubt that says, you can’t do it etc etc, no doubt you said it yourself “ no one will want to know what I think on you tube “
However equally we have a voice of hope that keeps you going. It’s not mental illness it’s learning to balance the 2 voices every one has and reconciling them to be a balanced human being. Horrible things happen to everyone, everyone eventually suffers grief, unfair things happen to everyone, but accepting that and carrying on being a rounded well balanced human being is ultimately the goal in life.
You did an amazing job with this reaction. You caught things that no one else has, and I’ve watched hundreds of reactions. Thanks for showing me even more things in this piece than I had seen myself
I truly enjoyed your honest, well thought out reaction. Well done. I had to subscribe. I think Ren's one of the true artists we all need.
Not a lot of people noticed the shadows
YEAH!!! I was mad at myself for missing that cuz I love photography, so that shoulda jumped right out at me!!
Frl took me 10 time to notice! But I did notice by myself ^^
Loved your reaction, you discovered many of the intricacies in this piece of art/music of Ren. I recommend The Big Push - I Shot the Sheriff, The Road to Zion and Hip Hop( I think) it’s awesome along with actually everything Ren has done also when he has collaborated with other artists too- I subbed cos I really like your finesse in explaining and understanding his creativity and genius. Nice one 😊
Truth in a blender. What is reality when facts and truths don't align and point in the same direction like a compass?
Dude, that was an amazing reaction to this song.
"I learned to suffer"
welcome to the Ren train you wont be disappointed ❤
That lamp analysis was what made me subscribe .I've watched every reaction and you are the first one to notice the depth
I appreciate that, thank you!
This is one of the best breakdowns I have seen of this song. Thanks for giving it the time it deserves and being unapologetic about that.
I discovered Ren in January. Have watched almost nothing else but his music and 100s of his reactions. I have noticed in almost every reaction to Hi Ren is a period of silence followed by WOW 😂😂
Ren is incredible enjoy the journey......
The fact you notice the lights flikkering on your first time watching this.... is truely amazing! It's not only the lights, it's also the notes he plays on his guitar that counter each other, the voice he uses, the facial expression he does, as well as the shadows on the ground (at 17:00 you will notice the shadow on the ground flikkers from on side to the other and in my believe respesents the internal fight thats going on). A truly amazing reaction, thank you so much! Subscribed! Blessings to you, keep it up bro!
Thank you so much I appreciate that! This music video was literally art in motion 🤟
Subscribed mostly because of you reaction to the "loosen the noose of the rope". I had the same feeling I guess, goosebumbs and tears, because is such a powerful and poetical line! Well done! And now just let you go down in the Renosphere. ✌️
Amazing analysis! I was super impressed with how many details you noticed that I had missed after watching so many times. When you mentioned the shadow and that third source of light from the top right, it made me notice the kind of “godly” light just barely shining down and the subsequent dark shadow casted to the bottom left floor, totally going along with his message of “the brighter the light shines, the darker the shadow.” Thanks for helping me understand this even better!
He writes, produces, makes his own beats, etc. One of the most creative artists I've ever seen. The guy is amazing.
Amazing reaction! really enjoyed it. Thanks!
Fantastic reaction. I love seeing others get excited and totally get every aspect of whatvRen is saying, with the production, his guitar, his voice, his body language, everything. You have my sub and I highly recommend you checking out more Ren and his band the big push. He is so diverse and everything he does is just phenomenal and means so much. Very talented young man. ❤
You know Iam 64 years of age and a musician and you have done a great job dissecting this song so well done fella but can I ask you and anyone else who has seen this video do you think like me in saying this guy Ren is a fookin genius, wow every single thing about this the video the music the song everything , he is a breath of fresh air and he must be so well educated with his references to the begining of time and it will give people so much hope that you can get through this kind of mental health problem I know Wren will never read this but well done Son you deserve every accolade coming your way.
Wow, i really enjoyed your reaction and break down of this video. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for being here!
Great reaction. Enjoy the Ren rabbit hole. You've just scratched the surface!!
It was great watching this, because your reaction is so much like my own when I first watched this a couple of months ago. I was gobsmacked by every aspect of this true piece of art.
Oh my God! PLEASE tell me you've also reacted to Ren's trilogy? The Tale of Jenny & Screech?
The first thing I saw was that this is 33mins and, _oh_ I cannot emphasize enough how much I love long, detailed reaction videos. *AND* it's an incredible reaction/analysis?? You're hitting so many good points, so many little details that just went unnoticed/subconsciously noticed but ignored! Like, I loved the lighting but never put much thought into the lamps beyond their flickering and the shadows that they cast?? This is amazing and I'm not even 14min in!
Hey, thank you so much for your kind words and enthusiasm! Ren has become one of my favorite artists since this vid.
I have done the Tales trilogy and many others, heres a playlist ❤ - ruclips.net/video/GhSFEmA9BU4/видео.html
Welcome to the rabbit hole. Enjoy exploring his diversity.
Enjoyed your reaction. The noose on the rope gets me every time.
I second the St Paul and The Broken Bones suggestion. A generational voice.
For a quick dip into Ren diversity I suggest
Chalk Outlines (live)
Illest of our time
I shot the sheriff (live busking with his band The Big Push)
This will give you a good representation of his breadth in as few songs as possible.
You left off Money Game, The Hunger, and the epic Ballad of Jenny and Screech (and Violet)!
@@TrismegistusMx I agree but if I wanted to get someone to get a grasp of the range of skills in as few songs as possible I think mine cover the range pretty well. Not that I don’t love the ones you’ve mentioned too :)
Hi Ren, then a bit of a reprive , I Shot the Sheriff/ Road to Zion... then back deep in the story telling with the Tale of Jenny and Screech full version , then for the depth of range and styles The Hunger. Then I think you are well deep in the warren , ENJOY the look around ! IMHO
Found your channel after watching a bunch of reactors react to Kujo beat down. I wanted to support the ppl supporting Ren. I think you had the best reaction to that one, you picked up on everything instantly and I could tell you really loved and appreciated Ren’s work so I was curious to see your other reactions to his music. I didn’t watch a ton of reactions to Hi Ren, but yours was definitely one of the best. I enjoyed hearing your insight and I think you nailed all the details and everything Ren wanted to get across with this video, even down to the shadows and details like the different sizes of the lamps. I can’t wait to watch the rest of your reactions. I’m particularly excited about Crutch. I adore that one.
Great reaction. You picked out so many details other people didn't mention and I've not noticed and I've watched this + reactions about 50 times 😅 Thanks for giving it the time and attention a masterpiece like this deserves 👌 It was a pleasure to watch 🙏
I appreciate that you saying that! Much love 🙏
Pointing out that the smaller, non-flickering lamp was smaller and set back was an excellent observation. It was to mimic his timid side, almost cowering from the flickering lamp.
Be prepared for your mind to be blown on almost every occasion you watch a Ren performance. There is no end to his talent. Your perceptive analysis did this art piece justice. Thank you.
i just found your reaction. Love. REN is the best. You only had 100 subscribers 4 months ago.... and now your at almost 8k. Did I hear that right. Wow. Congrats.
Great reaction ! You got it - subscribed
I see it has been mentioned below, but I will add my support for reacting to The Tale of Jenny and Screech, the trilogy. It is three separate videos and needs to be done in order of Jenny, Screech and Violet's stories. Snake, if you were moved by the songwriting, structure and performance of "Hi Ren", then you will be astounded by Jenny and Screech.
I subbed and made the bell black.
@@GhostWatcher2024 Thankyou. I have since seen this complete video. An excellent suggestion.
Thank you for the support and I look forward to checking out the Tales! 🤟
100 subscribers 3 days ago. Almost 900 subscribers today after reacting to Ren! That’s the power Ren brings. Enjoy the roller coaster! It’s a great ride and he has zero bad songs.
NICE REACTION!!! I've watched more than Im willing to admit... & you picked up on some visual clues I've not noticed or heard others notice before. Subscribed! . Welcome to the Ren rabbit hole. Ren isn't limited by anything... especially not genre. You'll see.😊 Might I suggest The Tale of Jenny and Screech Trilogy [Full]. The order is important... so finding the full Trilogy video is helpful: Jenny... Screech... then Violet...in that order. Sick Boi is a good next step... followed by The Hunger. Then for a switch... Ren and Chinchilla's collaborations: How To Be Me & Chalk Outlines. Losing It and Genesis next. You can't go wrong. Oh... & his busking videos with the band The Big Push... and with Sam Tomkins... they won't disappoint either. ENJOY!!! That's just the start.
Great reaction, I'm looking forward to you discovering more Ren. The man's a genius.
Wow. Just got my sub. At 14:00... you are the first one of hundreds that have mentioned the shadowing. Fkng EVERYTHING Ren does is intentional ❤
One of the best reaction to this amazing performance!! Thank you!!
New subscriber due to this reaction! Thanks for the time you took to really take it all in. You did an amazing job on this one! I know you’ll be going down the REN rabbit hole and I’m all in for that ride!
You went from 100 subs to 1000 in a day! Congratulations man, it because of the amazing attention to detail! Never lose that no matter how big you get. Cause I see this channel getting big with this kind of great content 😮😮😮
If you haven’t see it yet you have to break down
Chinchilla Live version of Fingers and Aruora Murder 5,4,3,2,1 at the Nobel Peace concert. 😮😮 you’ll love ❤ those! 💯
Thanks again for the amazing reaction brother. Get it! I’ll be sharing your channel!!
WOW! I really appreciate the kind words! I'll add all of them to the list 🤟Thank you for your support
That was a fantastic reaction! You figured out that everything Ren does is intentional without having seen any of his other videos and that’s impressive! He’s an amazing artist and so versatile. Welcome to the rabbit hole 😊 subbed!
I have heard this song a hundred times. I have watched 100 reviews. You my friend, have the best review ever. So many things you noticed that I never saw. Thank you.
You made me change my mind. 🤔 I have watched over a 💯Hi Ren reactions, you picked up on everything right away. I was going to avoid yours today recommended by RUclips because of its length and I'm really glad I didn't. You jump to the top of my list dude. 🎉
Ren is just completely jaw dropping and tear jerking when you watch that song. It happens on the 101th time too...to me... cause of you, dude😢. Thanks😊
I'm sure you will show some growth today 🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑...
The flickering lights at the end could signify the ongoing struggle. Learning to live with both dark and light. Loved the reaction! Subscribed!
Welcome to the RENaissance. Must check out: The Tale of Jenny and Screech (Full), Illest of Our Time, Chalk Outlines (Live) (Ren + Chinchilla), Bongo Bong (go to The Big Push channel to get, Ren on lead vocals, this song is so damn good, look for the live rooftop performance), Earned It (Ren and Sam Thomkins), Losing It, Sick Boi, How to be Me (Ren + Chinchilla), Blind Eyed (Live, Ren and Sam Thomkins, multiple live versions all good). Many of these are single take live performances like this video.
Finally someone having the extreme reaction to “Some people know me as hope, some people know me as the voice that you hear when you loosen the noose on the rope” …. SO many reactors just glance over that as it wasn’t even said. Thanks man. My stomach literally dropped the first time I heard it. Subscribing now!
Your reaction was one of the best I’ve seen and I’ve seen a lot! Thank you! Your channel is about to explode!
holy moly dude, I've watched Hi Ren so many times, but your insights reach another level. Respect
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I am embarrassed to admit I am addicted to reactions to this video. I watch dozens each weekend. Yours is the best. Great job. Thank you.
Thank you!
I started crying at the loosen the noose of the rope .that is what made me love this guy
Goosebumps .
I think we need to make a count of how many reactions have featured goosebumps and at what point.
I realized his intellect too, just as I see you are displaying such a higher degree of intellect than other reviewers. Some are juvenile but entertaining. Yes he's genius, but you're a lot more intelligent than the average observer.you saw what some missed in several tries. Thanks ...know that you are loved. Marcia in Modesto CA
What makes the song and cinematography more impressive is this is a 1 take video from start to beginning like a few of his others