Welcome to the rabbit hole! 🥰 If you liked this… you will LOVE The Tale of Jenny and Screech. It’s a trilogy - and you’ll want to watch them all three at the same time! Enjoy!!
I never tell the people I turn on to Ren that they should watch THE TALE OF JENNY & SCREECH next after HI REN... unless they're actors. Enjoy The Tale of Jenny & Screech!
I'm 73 grew up with The Beatles and Motown and all that great 60s music, but there was never anything like Ren he is a one off. People say he is a generational artist, I think he is more than that. People say he is a bard, I think he is more than that. He writes epic pieces that challenge the mind and highlight major issues in society. He crosses all genres with aplomb. I have all of his recorded material and it is all absolute fire.
Agreed. 65, and alays a music fan. He is the most impactful performer I've ever seen. The most amazing use of....acting, poetry, music, physical performance, camera work, environment...I could go on. He's definitely not a "one trick pony."
The first time I heard Hi Ren over 1 1/2 year ago, I read a comment saying: this is no longer music, this is a soul splitting open and exploding into art. Still feel is this way.
Amen!! I like to say AR and BR when it comes to different times in my life. During BR, I was much more guarded when it came to letting people know me. I was very secretive about my life experiences. I was ashamed of some of the things that I have gone through. On the other hand, after February 12, 2023 was when AR began. Since then I have shared my story without shame and embarrassment. I have let people in and my life has shifted immensely. Ren changes you emotionally, mentally, and physically.
AR is a roller-coaster. Recently I finally had a fall from a horse. I'd been riding for 18 months but had been so scared of falling that I kept limiting what I was trying despite my skill. I wasn’t really living. Once I'd had that fall everything that seemed unacceptably risky became clarified. Sure some of the things I was scared of trying I can still categorise as too difficult to try yet. But most of the things I was scared of trying I've done now. I got this. And due to embracing courage and determination, I've somehow now been given a horse with all her expenses and upkeep included in the gift. I'm almost 44. I didn't expect my steam of having a horse to ever come true. And now I have a palomino arabian mare named Shakira who is the best thing in my life
Ren is the King of One Takes! One Must pay Close attention to his videos! Even the lyric videos! Trust the stranger on the interweb... Ren is the Rabbit Hole of Rabbit Holes!!!
"One Take" means that yes, Ren did this live. They had multiple cameras set up. If I remember one of his interviews correctly, it took something under a dozen takes to get a version he was satisfied with.
@sanfordgfogg Actually... he was kicked out during the fourth take! He used the second one for a True one take audio, while using a few clips from the side shots of the others!
I live for that silence. Nearly every reactor starts as you would expect - pausing the video, commenting, etc. Then, the second half hits, and everyone is silent. No pauses.
I found Ren because of the Kujo situation and I’m so glad I did. I work in Rare Diseases and see everyday what stem cell treatment can do for ppl with chronic illnesses. We work really hard for our patients to get their lives back but I don’t usually see the after. Until now. Beautiful voice, so talented, and a musical genius. ❤
The other day I watched a reaction where the reactor described that he felt like it would have been disrespectful to pause it at the end and that made a lot of sense to me for sure.
@@TiredNSleuthing Ren's story and music may be able to help the patients to not feel alone, that there is hope if they hang in there, it may be a cathartic release for them. I honestly believe this song should also be played in every forum where mental health is discussed to bring awareness. I also want to commend you for the work you do as well, it must be so difficult... doing that job, you must have a caring soul and it must be very difficult to see people in such pain, both physical and mental. Respect ♥
@@Caketime2 I'd be willing to agree it was unintentional if he didn't look down to his right and the darker shadow during the spoken word when he said "the darker the shadow it casts."
@@Caketime2 Once makes it a coincidence. When you notice shit like "Comes to face the blue light" in Screech, as the camera pans back around and there's light on Ren's face again? And then you notice it again, and again, and AGAIN? Nah, thats intent ;) Edit: And you best make your case to the morons arguing with you!
Everything is absolutely intentional. If anyone hasn’t checked out Knoxhill break down Ren, you’re missing out big time. This guy misses absolutely noting. It appears Ren caught word of him and now their buddies also. Check him out.
The only thing that comes close to watching Ren perform is watching people like yourself watch Ren for the first time.....good stuff and welcome aboard .
When is a completely independent artist. He’s a lyricist, actor, storyteller, extraordinaire, editor, Director, and producer. Singer and rapper all around gender bender in his storytelling bardcore. He suffered with a misdiagnosed illness for around eight years while he was diagnosed with all sorts of mental disorders and psychosis being treated with heavy psychotic drugs and others that actually made him experience psychosis and hallucinations. At times he spent 23 hours a day in bed. Finally, he was diagnosed with lime disease from a tick when he was 17 years old. At the time he was busing in Brighton solo and with his band the big push he gained a contract with Sony for an album, halfway into it he became extremely ill and couldn’t finish and the contract was canceled Reno and performed this while he was in Alberta, Canada undergoing daily IV treatment and surgeries For massive brain damage and mass damage as well as severe autoimmunity and pain throughout his whole body. Unable to eat anything except mashed up food you were right this is a one take video. 3 still cameras, recorded from beginning to end nine minutes, and then Ren edited them together. It went viral and became an anthem for many peoples experiences with mental health disorders and physical, chronic illnesses, etc., and many who have been gaslit by the medical community. He has changed millions of lives. From there, it’s just been one hit after the other. Master of the one take he decided he wanted to try for a rap album. For an intro to rap reaction to the hunger, Genesis, Illist if out Time, Power. For mental health chalk Ourlines ren x Chinchilla and how to be me by Ren X chinchilla. For Joe, suicide. Storytelling start with the tales of Jenny and screech. And then move through the trilogy money game one, two, and three was recorded for a few hundred dollars, always finding a way and a place to make it work buy money game three you will see him almost a year later with a very healthy budgetin England with all new lighting all new equipment microphones extras choreography in an incredible wrap/storytelling event in the highest movie light quality available! Enjoy my friend. So excited for you.❤✌️
@@hastie1974Exactly! I’ve watched SO many reactions the last year for that very reason. Lol. Having dealt with illness for half my life as well, the “hope” part STILL gets me choked up. Pure masterpiece! ❤
@@redzwestisbest absolutely. we renegades know sam is the second genius involved but other people might be confused if i had said 2 geniuses, succinctness was the goal
You may have been quiet throughout a lot of that performance, but your face spoke volumes. Your eyes, your expressions when lines like "You've got to kill you, if you wanna kill me", and "Some people know me as hope. Some people know me as the voice that you hear when you loosen the noose on the rope" hit you. As someone who nearly deleted herself multiple times over the first 50 years of my life those lines hit especially hard. I love how the musical part ends similarly to how it began, the difference being the joy Ren exhibits through the playing and singing, yet the lights are still flickering wildly. To me that shows the acceptance that the dark side, and the light side have to learn how to live together. To dance together if we are to survive. Great heartfelt reaction man. It's not an easy song to get through, just as the self reflection that is needed to overcome the darkest depths of despair are hard. But it's so very worth it. ❤
Heard this song about a year and a half ago. I was also blown away but I was like, "ok this has to be his best song and the rest of his music probably will pale in comparison" Uh...yeah, no. This guy is something special and is definitely my favourite artist of all time. His music is ALL amazing, he can do it all, no 2 songs sound alike, and he's an amazing person too.
That was EXACTLY my experience! I refused for months to listen to another Ren song because I was CERTAIN I would be disappointed. Then I thought the second great song was a fluke. Then the third. Then I thought I had been brain washed by some fiendishly cleaver fan creating video technology that makes people LOVE everything Ren has done... and I'm totally happy with that solution.
Ren has lyme disease and has battle for 13 years with misdiagnosis is and actual diagnosis. He's been on the brink of death and all of his music shows that he has learned through every lesson of life. He is an amazing human being throughout it all with so much hope and optimism but yet isn't afraid to say the bad
Yes, he shows growth, not just musically, but personal human growth in his videos and music. Seversl lines in his songs, or that he speaks at the end are quite well thought out and relate to previous songs' lines indeed.
I had a friend who this happened to. She almost lost everything because many thought she was faking it, and she was not. She thrives now too. More doctors need to learn to recognize Lyme disease. It’s one of the most misdiagnosed diseases. I work in a rare disease department in the US.
@@TiredNSleuthing in going on 10 yrs and have lost everything :-( and yes when your family doesn't believe you that's one of the worst hurts! I haven't been able to get out of bed for probably 5 years and it has ruined my teenage son's life as well. Because as a single mom I haven't been able to help him grow
That was a lovely reaction. This was the very first song I heard from Ren as well. I am a 64 year old who thought they had heard everything that was good in Music….and then this young man turned up and decided to show me that I knew nothing at all. Enjoy your journey discovering. 👍
You will love the Trilogy Tales of Jenny and Screech FULLV,13 minute video covering all 3. Sick Boi was released right after Hi Ren. Ren has been writing music since 12. Was signed by Sony At 19 but became very sick and could not finish album. Bedridden mostly from 19 to 26, wrongly diagnosed and given psych drugs that made him worse but allowed his body to deteriorate. 7 years later diagnosed with Lyme disease. Treated in 2016 with stem cells which improved his health about half way. Still has major autoimmunity and brain damage. Just back to UK after 18 months of treatment in Canada. Still has issues. Got a #1 album for Sick Boi last year in UK. On his 2nd channel RenMakesStuff he has put 8 Chapters,short videos telling if his health journey to help others find hope. Enjoy the ride.
What stuck out to me was his second "Ooo Ooo" verse near the end. Both lights are flashing, and his sweet voice is representing his pure Ren persona, and the sort of frantic dancing is his dark side. His message is that you never triumph over your demons. You have to learn to coexist with them. He is literally dancing with his demons.
16:20 we got him boys. 😂 Ren is such a great artist. I can’t wait for you to enjoy the Ren that we have grown to love. We await your journey. This is only the absolute very beginning.
🤣🤣🤣 "One of us! One of us! One of us!" We all know that stunned silence at the end, with a couple of "Wow!"s thrown in.. the mark of someone who gets it. Great reaction, subbed for more. Enjoy the ride!
Ren is releasing new music on a regular basis. Yesterday he released a live version of his Bittersweet Symphony retake and he has a whole album to release, one video at a time. There's always a crazy chat on his premieres & Ren usually joins in. BTW I have a playlist of reactions to Hi Ren & this is no. 1305!
Yes, this was recorded live and it was also recorded in full at once. It took 4 tries to get everything right, but there were no pauses or cuts throughout the song. I don't know what others think, but I think that is awesome and just goes to show how much talent Ren really has. Oh, and also, to my understanding is that he not only wrote this song himself but he also created the beat himself and choreographed the video himself. Absolutely jaw-dropping performance
I believe there is some editing (some obvious and some not so), but you're right - it was done live. Apparently they either weren't supposed to be in that basement, or were at least extremely limited (I believe the landlord gave them like 30 min), so they did the shoots and ran. But you're right - insane talent! Ever since I heard this song, I've been on a Ren kick, and everything I have heard from him is awesome.
Most of us started our journey down the Rabbit Hole with this song approx 2 years ago and haven’t climbed out yet, and don’t want to! 😂. This was recorded live, as are most of his videos. Good next one is the trilogy, The Tale of Jenny and Screech (the one with Jenny, Screech and Violet together). Welcome to the Renegades, the best family/community on the internet. 💜💜
In an interview Ren said that Hi Ren was a one take, the third take they did. They didn't have permission to be in the basement they were in, and they had 4 cameras and two mics. As they were finishing the second take, the building manager walked in and asked them to leave. They begged for another 30 minutes and that was the take they used. However, the very end part when he turns from putting down the guitar and starts talking is a separate take. They were allowed to go back when the building manager helped them submit the correct paperwork. Post production was them just taking footage from the various cameras they had set up to auto record. He's done quite a few single takes, both storytelling and singing solo / duo. The Tale of Jenny and Screech birthed the genre "Bardcore" for a reason. Earlier this year he won a couple of international music awards for best song video for Money Game III which was two takes.
Most people follow this song with The Tales of Jenny and Screech (official video with Violet's Tale on the end). Then they may dive into the Money Game Trilogy. That order will give you more of a glimpse into his acting prowess. After that Ren's rabbit hole is filled with a treasure trove of goodies. Ren loves to collaborate with other singers, all top quality. He fits no pigeon hole. A nightmare for humans who like to put songs into ordered categories/genres. Ren just does his own thing throughout a song. Many (like this) are filmed live and are one takes. This one they had about 4 tries, as they were getting kicked out of the room! He often does remixes. Let the Renegades guide you as to the best version of which song to hear. It is best to hear the official video before the acoustic each time. The other way around is akin to eating dessert before the main meal. It also makes more sense to see the official to get an idea of the story. His acoustics really are sublime.
You will discover as you go down the rabbit hole, that Ren Gill is one of those rare all round performers, and as he acknowledges, a lot of it is due to his illness and being bedbound for many years. He is a singer rapper poet beatboxer plays keyboards bass guitar and guitar writes all his own beats storyteller and produces everything and...is totally independent!!
I have listened to this song thousands of times and watched hundreds of reactions. I will never not get full body goosebumps! You have your life before Ren and your life after Ren. Welcome to the Renegades!
REN likes to leave little easter eggs in songs for his fans that know. The line “She sells seashells on the seashore” is a reference to his song Money Game part 2. The Money game trilogy is amazing.
Great reaction, yes 1 take live, it took him 4 attempts. Keep going with Ren he will surprise you every song. I’m sure a lot of Ren fans are incoming with lists of suggestions and I’m subbing to join you on your journey 👏
Ren's been doing his own stuff for a long time. Before, during and after the Big Push. He was actually signed by Sony, at the age of 19 but became too ill to perform or record, only a few months later, so the contract wasn't renewed. He spent most of his 20s bedridden, in chronic, 24hr pain, which meant he couldn't really sleep. He also developed severe autoimmunity, making him highly allergic to virtually all food, for instance. Although his health has improved over the last half a dozen years, he remains seriously and chronically ill, with a whole range of conditions. He is still in constant pain, though the level of pain has dropped, generally speaking.
The artist’s artist. And look at his friends artwork with the camera. The 3 of them have created a brilliant world of music, storytelling and visuals. All epic
Welcome to the rabbit hole! I just discovered Ren 3 days ago. He is a GENIUS! His skill set is like no other. He just recently dropped Troubles which tells his story…sad…torture…healing…hope. His rapping skills ! I am 62 years old! Me listen to rap?!? My kids are wondering what’s going on with me😂😂😂 I LOVE reaction videos, especially with rap. I can really appreciate his talent through their eyes. This guys catalog will make your jaw drop open. So, anyway, glad you got introduced to this young man who has earned all the attention he can get.
Did you find him over the Kujo situation? I did. I’m a law nerd (went to law school didn’t finish bc of life) and so I saw lawyers on RUclips reacting to that. Then I was intrigued and this is the first one I found. He’s a genius and his compassion for others is heartwarming.
@@TiredNSleuthing Kujo Beatdown is recent. (probably part of the reason his illness has knocked him down again for the now. I think most people here found him through other songs first. In fact you understand a lot of the references in the Beat down far more if you hear his other songs and see the videos. He is a master at placing easter eggs in all the songs. An admirer of Orwells' animal farm, of history, of using symbolism, like the flowers he holds in the Dotter beat down. It is endless and you have to watch, listen and experience every piece so many times to catch everything....and even then. He is true genius.
There are several interviews, and his life story in eight chapters on RUclips, this guy has had some struggles, he developed Lyme Disease, and for ten years, this went undiagnosed, and during those ten years, Lyme Disease ravaged his body, this led to major side-effects, becoming allergic to food, major depression, psychosis and pain. Through all of this, he has maintained being a genuinely nice person, to musically (music being the best way to induce emotions), sharing his struggles with us to let us know we are not alone, he struggles too, and to share what works for him, giving us hope. This is what makes him a once in a generation artist. What a gift to us all, it gives me chills.
Ren is also independent, he was signed to a label as a teen before he got Lyme disease and then got dropped. He does all his own writing and is heavily involved the the camera work. He’s 10/10 that will break your heart while keeping you on the edge of your seat. I just found him this month and I’m obsessed ❤❤❤
He didn't get dropped. He was signed and was recording and performing, then he got sick. He didn't tell anyone and kept performing then people started to notice and he had to stop. He went home and went downhill and his contract expired. He done an interview with Justin Hawkins where he said he sees comments like this, and people assume they know his story, but they don't. But it doesn't bother him.
Ren has a MASSIVE catalog of music and performance art . Devoted fans in the RENegades will be filling you in. I liked your reaction a lot, subbed for Ren 😁. He has a wonderful singing voice, incredible rap skills, plays a acoustic, electric guitar, piano and other instruments WELL. You will be amazed, usually an important message in his work, some are just fun! Anything you choose will be GREAT 😂 Enjoy!
I just saw your Hi Ren reaction, and put this journal entry of Ren's as my comment to that reaction. jAN 01, 2023 rEN~ Up until I was 9 years old, I would intermittently hear a voice in my head that was not my own. The voice was distinctly different to mine, and always negative. It would self criticize or urge me to do things I knew to be morally wrong. The most peculiar thing about the voice was that it took no effort on my behalf to produce. My own thoughts always felt like there was a process that required effort to bring them to the forefront of my mind, this voice appeared as though it was spoken by another. The sentences felt predetermined like they had already been constructed. I remember very vividly at 9 years old, becoming very frustrated with the voice. I stood in my back yard, internally screaming at the voice to be silent again and again, and it did. In a flash there was silence, to the point where my head felt like an empty room. I wasn't used to the quiet and that voice never returned. It almost felt lonely in my head. When I got older I had intermittent bouts with auditory hallucinations where I would hear perfect symphonies, usually at night when drifting off to sleep. They were so clear that they sounded like they were emanating from a radio in the corner of my room. I knew they weren't there, but for some reason they never came with the feeling of fear. I also recall sitting on a bus at the age of 15, and hearing the sound of a crowded room, with about 100 voices chattering away, I was the only person apart from the driver on the bus. These experiences were always very brief, and few and far between. My last hallucination was during an intense bout of psychosis in 2015, and was my first visual hallucination. I was walking down a pavement after jumping out my mums car in a crossroads in a moment of frustration and distress with my condition. I was trying to run from myself. What appeared to be a homeless man with a dark complexion approached me, and asked me what was wrong. I explained that I had been sick most my life, and I wasn't sure I had the strength to continue. He looked at me, and smiled and told me 'everything is going to be okay in the end Ren.' I had not told him my name. There was something so overpoweringly sincere about this very simple message, which brought with it an overwhelming feeling of inner peace, and in a flash, he vanished. My rational brain always linked these experiences to what the doctors have told me, that there are parts of my brain compromised by the autoimmunity in my body. That the myelin sheaths surrounding the complex electrical system that conduct my thoughts were damaged and compromised, causing these lucid experiences that I knew did not exist inside the physical world. The part of me that edges away from logical and rational thought always attributed these thoughts to some kind of otherworldly intervention, that made my thoughts the battleground of some spiritual tug of war. For a long time I never really acknowledged this part of myself, for with it brought the danger and stigma of sounding like a crazy person. I decided with my latest release, to the best of my ability, to capture and express this chess match of thought. Hi Ren comes out in just over 24 hours. I can't wait for you all to hear it.
You were just introduced to the greatest artist of this generation. He doesn't make anything that isn't intentional and perfection. Literally react to ALL his music, you won't know what to expect at any moment, and it's all worth it. You got a sub, waiting to see more. RENegades 🔥
I have watched probably at least 30 of these reaction videos, and I never tire of watching how speechless most everyone is at the conclusion and watching their faces as they process what they've just experienced. And you're right - it IS poetry. As a poet, I appreciate the recognition.
I also love watching the reactors faces and expressions. You can see in their faces exactly how you felt the first time you watched it… With awe and amazement. Everything about it is pure art.
It is full on "performance art". His lyricism, musical ability, and emotive performance create a fully immersive experience. Someone said, of his performances that..."He shows us what a soul exploding into art looks like."
Next on your list needs to be The Tale of Jenny and Screech but you have to react to all of it in order. It's 3 separate videos but there is a one with all of them together. The order should be Jenny's tale, Screech's tale and then Violet's tale. I just found Ren this past week as well and I can't stop watching. It's some of the best pieces of true art that's poetry, rapping, singing, videography, acting his work is a whole package unlike anything I've seen before.
"Hi Ren" is the song that put Ren on everyone's radar in December 2022. However, Ren's earliest recordings on RUclips are from his time in a band called "Trick The Fox," consisting of Ren and his buddies Charlie and Tommy. Unfortunately, the band performed only briefly due to Ren's onset of health issues. They are very talented. A fun clip to watch is "The Mash Up." Ren's trilogy "The Tale of Jenny/Screech/Violet" has been likened to a Shakespearean tragedy and is a prime example of his genius; it is a master's class in storytelling and also showcases his guitar skills. The three acts are haunting, and the conclusion will catch you off guard. The trilogy needs to be watched in the order given, as this is the flow of the storyline and is best watched as a whole rather than piecemeal. Ren's Hip Hop/Rap style songs are worth checking out if you enjoy this genre; unfortunately, sexual innuendos are pervasive in hip-hop and rap, and Ren makes such references in several of his songs. Check out "The Hunger," "Genesis," "What You Want," "Losing It (FISHER rap retake)," "Right Here, Right Now (Fatboy Slim one shot retake)," "Life is Funny," "Love Music (Parts 1, 2, 3, and 4)," "Crucify Your Culture," "Power," "Hold On," his recent release, “Down On The Beat (feat. Viktus),” “Masochist,” his song “Halftime (Nas Retake),”and “Troubles,” just to name a few. Ren's collaborations with Chinchilla ("Chalk Outlines," "How to Be Me," "Sexual Healing," "One Dance/Drunk in Love") are beautiful and showcase his singing voice. His live music videos are especially impressive. Ren's personal reflections are threaded through many of his songs; "Insomnia," "Depression," "Diazepam," "Penitence," "Dear God," "Heretic," "Dominos," his "Freckled Angels" album, in particular his song "Fire," just to name a few, all deserve a listen. His song "Money Game" (Part I, II & III) is another recommendation, although it is less of a personal song than it is an indictment of greed and the resulting injustices in this world. Ren just released "Money Game Part III," and in my opinion, it is his best work to date. Ren's performances with Sam Tompkins ("Blind Eyed," "Earned It /Mans World / Falling," "Walking on the Moon/No Diggity," "Feeling Good/Trouble So High/Masterblaster (Jammin')," "Latch," "Wild Thoughts/Crazy in love (Live Session)," "Same Old Situation (Live, feat. Ren)," "Improvising Around Stevie Wonder," "Live in the Streets of Brighton, UK," "What Went Wrong" Part I&II) are definitely a must. Also, his collaborations with Eden Nash ("Humble," "Ocean"), Bibi ("Crutch," "Ahiahiaoha"), Molly McKinna ("Penitence"), Orlean ("Jessica"), his former bandmate Romain Axisa ("French Song"), are all great. Last but not least, Ren's busking sessions with Liv Sangster are awesome. I recently discovered that Ren also recorded a cover of "Can't Help Falling In Love (Elvis Cover)," which is simply beautiful. "The Big Push" (Ren Gill, Gorran Kendall, Romain Axisa, and Glen Chambers) busking sessions, concerts, and live recordings all are amazing and well worth checking out. All but the drummer sing lead vocals at times. They are each incredibly gifted artists. Their covers of "I Shot the Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop," "Wade in the Water/Nina Simone/Trouble So Hard," "War Pigs," "Roadhouse Blues," "My Generation," "Paint It Black," "An Englishman in New York," "Bongo Bong" are excellent. On "These Boots Are Made For Walking'/Satisfaction/Everybody," "Praise You" (Fatboy Slim Cover), and "What Kind Of Woman Is This," all three take a turn singing. The songs "Oh My Woman," "Swan Song," "Sweet Little Lady," "It's Alright," "Dignity," "Watch Out," and so many others are equally impressive. In 2023, Ren released "Sick Boi," "Bittersweet Symphony (The Verve retake)," which is another masterful work, "Illest Of Our Time," and "Animal Flow," which is out in two versions, a full-production music video, and a live, one-take acoustic version. Ren's release, "Su!cIde," is a sad, haunting, gut-wrenching tribute to Ren's friend Joe who took his own life. Ren’s follow-up to “Su!cIde,” "For Joe," is also sad and emotional, but strangely enough, it offers a sense of closure. Ren also premiered the official music video of his song “Murderer,” and followed it up with a newly recorded acoustic live version that is phenomenal and my favorite of the two versions. His releases, “Love Music Part 4,” “Masochist,” “Lost All Faith,” are from his album, "Sick Boi," which came out on October 13th, 2023; it made it to #1 on the UK Album Charts. Ren also released “Back on 74/Message in a Bottle (Live Retake),” “Fred Again Mashup,” as well as a number of Live acoustic versions of previously released songs, and “Bittersweet Symphony (Live)” just premiered August 26, 2024. I could list more, but this comment will likely get blocked by YT due to its length.
@@Caketime2 Thanks for pointing that out. I did in fact omit "Seven Sins," as well as a bunch of other songs. Probably because I only listened to the Sick Boi album once while on a hike, so it slipped my mind.
@@stevedunn-dz4wb When I first discovered Ren in early 2023, I did some research into him and his background and wrote several summaries that I occasionally edit and update. Now, I simply copy and paste these comments from Google Docs to the comment section. No real time or work involved. Although, I do have a lot of time on my hands, as well.
Yup! That’s the “face” we all made! Welcome to the most amazing, magical & mind blowing Rabbit Hope you’ll ever enter - great reaction 👏🥰 Renegades Assemble!! 😊
The order for the Jenny & Screech Trilogy is, “Jenny’s Tale, Screech’s Tale, then Violet’s Tale”. Another good trilogy you would enjoy is “Money Game Pt1, Money Game Pt2, & Money Game Pt3. I would love to hear him and Tom doing a track together. Take the time to scroll through his text posts on RUclips, and you can have a better understanding of him.
There is music before Ren and them there is music after you hear Ren. He changes your idea of what music is. He is a generational artist that can do anything, any genre, always surprises you, and has amazing collaboration too. You are in for a journey.
Ren hails from Wales, and his style is so atypical, it reminds one of the bards of old. Enjoy the rabbit hole. Just be sure to buckle up, 'cause it's gonna be one hell of a ride! And do NOT skip out on his performances with The Big Push!
Ren is an independent artist that writes pretty much all of his own music. He also produces everything himself, and together with his friend Sam, set up the videos (often 1 take). He is an amazing (multi instrumental) artist, and seems to be an awesome human being. Consider checking out his 1 million sub special for a bit of insight on who he is
This song speaks so many volumes to so many people. He did this in one take and made an amazing video to his story. First time watching your videos. Great reaction to a great song. Money game songs is a must.
Oh Dear! you've done it now. Welcome to the wonderful world of Ren! Mr Gill is an amazingly talented young man. One talent I like to point out is that He attracts other creatives to work with him. The more you see, the more you will come to appreciate Ren, and his friends. Enjoy! And Keep Reacting!
Hi Ren is the gateway drug, taking you through the portal! It always brings in the most views and comments. And what a time to find Ren! He is going to release a new album which he says is very different than what he has done before. First drop will be next week - the premiers are great fun! When he starts dropping new tunes, there may be one every 1-2 weeks! You'll notice immediately that a lot of YT reactors jump on quickly. You'll never forget or regret finding this artist!
This was a GREAT reaction. You are what RENagades really love. GENUINE. In 2 hrs, this has 126 comments. I am SURE you will get a lot of suggestions. I subbed, of course and can't wait to watch your Ren journey.
Ren has a massive range creatively and every ounce of talent he needs to explore it. If you keep going down this rabbit hole, you'll pretty quickly see what I mean.
Just subscribed, you had a reaction I can relate to. You’ve just opened a vista to probably the most talented artist currently expressing. Lyrics, stories, music, instruments, acting, world view, and talented collaboraters. You’ll. send vids that are like compressed musicals. Honestly it’s a trip. If you’re smart, and you appear to be, you’ll see things you can use to progress your talent. Good luck and thank you 👍🏽👍
RENegades will flock to you as a first time listener to our guy. I am so glad to see you again Nick. I re-subscribed today because I want to watch you discover this amazing artist, as we all have. You are right, this was a one-take, live performance. As most of us have discovered, Ren is a perfectionist at his craft and we have never stopped being awed by his talent. So, come join us down the Ren rabbit hole. The Tale of Jenny and Screech, and Violets Tale should be next. It is a trilogy that will have you open-mouthed for much of the story. See you soon😀
Perfect, poignant reaction, btw. That stunned silence says it all. First time I heard this, I sat… frozen and stunned stupid… for almost the entire thing. And then suddenly BURST into tears. And I’m NOT much of a crier. Then I watched it about 5 times in a row and shared it with all of my family. Absolutely stunning performance piece. ☮️
Welcome to the Renegades Nick. I loved your reaction and I know that other Renegades will be pouring in to support you. The Ren rabbit hole is deep and genre-bending. So be prepared to be amazed every time you listen to a new track.
Welcome to the world of REN. The body of work this man puts out is incredible. His skills touch on so many levels and the fans range in age from teens to octogenarians. I look forward to your future explorations of him. 😀
Hell yeah, I'm here for it. You are in for a real journey. Some of my favorites: Murderer, Animal Flow (There's a video and a live version of these two both are worth the listen), Back on 74, Fred Again mash-up. I'm looking forward to your Ren reactions, he's a unique artist.
Can't believe you've only just come across Ren. Im a 55 yo middle aged woman in Australia and have absolutely loved his music, lyrics and deprh of character. So pleased you found him ❤
Welcome to the world of Ren 👽 Great reaction!!! Yes, it is the MASTERPIECE of all masterpieces. Refreshing to see a reactor feel the music and recognise his lyrics are dynamically poetic🖤🖤🖤
Welcome to the rabbit hole! 🥰 If you liked this… you will LOVE The Tale of Jenny and Screech. It’s a trilogy - and you’ll want to watch them all three at the same time! Enjoy!!
Think he's ready for this? 😂😂😂
@@toddraisor741 Were we ready for it the first time? lol
@Budini67 absolutely not! One of my favorite artists now
I never tell the people I turn on to Ren that they should watch THE TALE OF JENNY & SCREECH next after HI REN... unless they're actors. Enjoy The Tale of Jenny & Screech!
Some call Ren a modern Shakespeare...
I'm 73 grew up with The Beatles and Motown and all that great 60s music, but there was never anything like Ren he is a one off. People say he is a generational artist, I think he is more than that. People say he is a bard, I think he is more than that. He writes epic pieces that challenge the mind and highlight major issues in society. He crosses all genres with aplomb. I have all of his recorded material and it is all absolute fire.
Beatiful, sir
THANK YOU THANK YOU,,,, I CANT THINK OF A SINGLE ARTIST ACROSS ANY MEDIUM THAT DOES WHAT REN DOES!!!
I'm 65 and mirror your thoughts on him.
74 here and I 2nd that emotion.
Agreed. 65, and alays a music fan. He is the most impactful performer I've ever seen. The most amazing use of....acting, poetry, music, physical performance, camera work, environment...I could go on. He's definitely not a "one trick pony."
The first time I heard Hi Ren over 1 1/2 year ago, I read a comment saying: this is no longer music, this is a soul splitting open and exploding into art.
Still feel is this way.
2 year's for me & seen him at SGP
Ren is 🔥 & listen daily, just outstanding 💕
👏👏👏👏👏
There are two phases of life, before you meet Ren, and when you begin to really live
Truth.
Amen!! I like to say AR and BR when it comes to different times in my life. During BR, I was much more guarded when it came to letting people know me. I was very secretive about my life experiences. I was ashamed of some of the things that I have gone through. On the other hand, after February 12, 2023 was when AR began. Since then I have shared my story without shame and embarrassment. I have let people in and my life has shifted immensely. Ren changes you emotionally, mentally, and physically.
AR is a roller-coaster. Recently I finally had a fall from a horse. I'd been riding for 18 months but had been so scared of falling that I kept limiting what I was trying despite my skill. I wasn’t really living. Once I'd had that fall everything that seemed unacceptably risky became clarified. Sure some of the things I was scared of trying I can still categorise as too difficult to try yet. But most of the things I was scared of trying I've done now. I got this. And due to embracing courage and determination, I've somehow now been given a horse with all her expenses and upkeep included in the gift. I'm almost 44. I didn't expect my steam of having a horse to ever come true. And now I have a palomino arabian mare named Shakira who is the best thing in my life
Love you man thank you you’re absolutely correct. You know know how they say never meet your idols. Well ren is one I do wanna meet
Here here!
Ren does 1 takes, writes, sings, raps, plays instruments makes his own beats, he is the REAL DEAL.
100%
right, like i dont even feel like these are songs which is why they are 1 takes, hes a modern day bard telling his stories
I Don't understand after all this time that is not brought up enough.
Ren is the King of One Takes! One Must pay Close attention to his videos! Even the lyric videos!
Trust the stranger on the interweb... Ren is the Rabbit Hole of Rabbit Holes!!!
"One Take" means that yes, Ren did this live. They had multiple cameras set up. If I remember one of his interviews correctly, it took something under a dozen takes to get a version he was satisfied with.
@sanfordgfogg Actually... he was kicked out during the fourth take!
He used the second one for a True one take audio, while using a few clips from the side shots of the others!
@@sanfordgfogg I heard the fourth take they took
“Wow" is what everybody says after they stop crying.❤
I'm crying, you're crying.
Truth
I live for that silence. Nearly every reactor starts as you would expect - pausing the video, commenting, etc. Then, the second half hits, and everyone is silent. No pauses.
I found Ren because of the Kujo situation and I’m so glad I did. I work in Rare Diseases and see everyday what stem cell treatment can do for ppl with chronic illnesses. We work really hard for our patients to get their lives back but I don’t usually see the after. Until now. Beautiful voice, so talented, and a musical genius. ❤
That moment when Ren grabs the synapses
The other day I watched a reaction where the reactor described that he felt like it would have been disrespectful to pause it at the end and that made a lot of sense to me for sure.
@@TiredNSleuthing Ren's story and music may be able to help the patients to not feel alone, that there is hope if they hang in there, it may be a cathartic release for them. I honestly believe this song should also be played in every forum where mental health is discussed to bring awareness. I also want to commend you for the work you do as well, it must be so difficult... doing that job, you must have a caring soul and it must be very difficult to see people in such pain, both physical and mental. Respect ♥
Yes, this! Everyone tries to expain what it's about at first, then they realize it's so much more and remains speechless until the end.
Everything Ren does is absolutely intentional, even the lighting casting two shadows…
When people say maybe I'm looking too deep into this I always laugh because no you're not it was most likely done on purpose LOL
@@Caketime2 I'd be willing to agree it was unintentional if he didn't look down to his right and the darker shadow during the spoken word when he said "the darker the shadow it casts."
@@Caketime2 Once makes it a coincidence. When you notice shit like "Comes to face the blue light" in Screech, as the camera pans back around and there's light on Ren's face again? And then you notice it again, and again, and AGAIN? Nah, thats intent ;)
Edit: And you best make your case to the morons arguing with you!
@@lanmandragoran8337 I don't know why people are thinking I'm saying it was not intentional. I said the opposite LOL
Everything is absolutely intentional. If anyone hasn’t checked out Knoxhill break down Ren, you’re missing out big time. This guy misses absolutely noting. It appears Ren caught word of him and now their buddies also. Check him out.
The only thing that comes close to watching Ren perform is watching people like yourself watch Ren for the first time.....good stuff and welcome aboard .
True 😂❤
When is a completely independent artist. He’s a lyricist, actor, storyteller, extraordinaire, editor, Director, and producer. Singer and rapper all around gender bender in his storytelling bardcore. He suffered with a misdiagnosed illness for around eight years while he was diagnosed with all sorts of mental disorders and psychosis being treated with heavy psychotic drugs and others that actually made him experience psychosis and hallucinations. At times he spent 23 hours a day in bed. Finally, he was diagnosed with lime disease from a tick when he was 17 years old. At the time he was busing in Brighton solo and with his band the big push he gained a contract with Sony for an album, halfway into it he became extremely ill and couldn’t finish and the contract was canceled Reno and performed this while he was in Alberta, Canada undergoing daily IV treatment and surgeries For massive brain damage and mass damage as well as severe autoimmunity and pain throughout his whole body. Unable to eat anything except mashed up food you were right this is a one take video. 3 still cameras, recorded from beginning to end nine minutes, and then Ren edited them together. It went viral and became an anthem for many peoples experiences with mental health disorders and physical, chronic illnesses, etc., and many who have been gaslit by the medical community. He has changed millions of lives. From there, it’s just been one hit after the other. Master of the one take he decided he wanted to try for a rap album. For an intro to rap reaction to the hunger, Genesis, Illist if out Time, Power. For mental health chalk Ourlines ren x Chinchilla and how to be me by Ren X chinchilla. For Joe, suicide. Storytelling start with the tales of Jenny and screech. And then move through the trilogy money game one, two, and three was recorded for a few hundred dollars, always finding a way and a place to make it work buy money game three you will see him almost a year later with a very healthy budgetin England with all new lighting all new equipment microphones extras choreography in an incredible wrap/storytelling event in the highest movie light quality available! Enjoy my friend. So excited for you.❤✌️
@@hastie1974Exactly! I’ve watched SO many reactions the last year for that very reason. Lol. Having dealt with illness for half my life as well, the “hope” part STILL gets me choked up. Pure masterpiece! ❤
Ren's performance is a beautiful gift ❤❤❤❤
two old lamps from goodwill, a wheelchair from the dump, a guitar, and a genius, and together they make the most important of our lifetime
and don't forget the guy behind the camera
@@redzwestisbest absolutely. we renegades know sam is the second genius involved but other people might be confused if i had said 2 geniuses, succinctness was the goal
The person behind the camera and the editor also.
Oh, and the lighting person, too. All of them did a masterful job here.
You may have been quiet throughout a lot of that performance, but your face spoke volumes. Your eyes, your expressions when lines like "You've got to kill you, if you wanna kill me", and "Some people know me as hope. Some people know me as the voice that you hear when you loosen the noose on the rope" hit you. As someone who nearly deleted herself multiple times over the first 50 years of my life those lines hit especially hard.
I love how the musical part ends similarly to how it began, the difference being the joy Ren exhibits through the playing and singing, yet the lights are still flickering wildly. To me that shows the acceptance that the dark side, and the light side have to learn how to live together. To dance together if we are to survive.
Great heartfelt reaction man. It's not an easy song to get through, just as the self reflection that is needed to overcome the darkest depths of despair are hard. But it's so very worth it. ❤
Heard this song about a year and a half ago. I was also blown away but I was like, "ok this has to be his best song and the rest of his music probably will pale in comparison"
Uh...yeah, no. This guy is something special and is definitely my favourite artist of all time. His music is ALL amazing, he can do it all, no 2 songs sound alike, and he's an amazing person too.
That was EXACTLY my experience! I refused for months to listen to another Ren song because I was CERTAIN I would be disappointed. Then I thought the second great song was a fluke. Then the third. Then I thought I had been brain washed by some fiendishly cleaver fan creating video technology that makes people LOVE everything Ren has done... and I'm totally happy with that solution.
@@yonahgrossman7319omg I did the same thing! It took months before I dared to listen to another Ren song!
Ren has lyme disease and has battle for 13 years with misdiagnosis is and actual diagnosis. He's been on the brink of death and all of his music shows that he has learned through every lesson of life. He is an amazing human being throughout it all with so much hope and optimism but yet isn't afraid to say the bad
Yes, he shows growth, not just musically, but personal human growth in his videos and music. Seversl lines in his songs, or that he speaks at the end are quite well thought out and relate to previous songs' lines indeed.
I had a friend who this happened to. She almost lost everything because many thought she was faking it, and she was not. She thrives now too. More doctors need to learn to recognize Lyme disease. It’s one of the most misdiagnosed diseases. I work in a rare disease department in the US.
@@TiredNSleuthing in going on 10 yrs and have lost everything :-( and yes when your family doesn't believe you that's one of the worst hurts! I haven't been able to get out of bed for probably 5 years and it has ruined my teenage son's life as well. Because as a single mom I haven't been able to help him grow
Renegades Assemble
😂😂😂
Welcome to the world according to Ren
Huzzah! #ItsNotACult
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@@Sjudit84 secret book club 👀
@@Sjudit84 I spit my coffee. hahaha
Reporting for duty. Awaiting the #kujobeatdown release 🫡
That was a lovely reaction. This was the very first song I heard from Ren as well. I am a 64 year old who thought they had heard everything that was good in Music….and then this young man turned up and decided to show me that I knew nothing at all. Enjoy your journey discovering. 👍
Oh! And for his rap skills, The Hunger, Losing It and Animal Flow are SICK!!
Seven sins!!!!
Genesis...
And Eden the release after the actual Money Game was completed....which would have never been released if the "winners" had chosen differently.
You will love the Trilogy Tales of Jenny and Screech FULLV,13 minute video covering all 3.
Sick Boi was released right after Hi Ren.
Ren has been writing music since 12. Was signed by Sony At 19 but became very sick and could not finish album. Bedridden mostly from 19 to 26, wrongly diagnosed and given psych drugs that made him worse but allowed his body to deteriorate. 7 years later diagnosed with Lyme disease. Treated in 2016 with stem cells which improved his health about half way. Still has major autoimmunity and brain damage. Just back to UK after 18 months of treatment in Canada. Still has issues. Got a #1 album for Sick Boi last year in UK.
On his 2nd channel RenMakesStuff he has put 8 Chapters,short videos telling if his health journey to help others find hope.
Enjoy the ride.
What stuck out to me was his second "Ooo Ooo" verse near the end. Both lights are flashing, and his sweet voice is representing his pure Ren persona, and the sort of frantic dancing is his dark side. His message is that you never triumph over your demons. You have to learn to coexist with them. He is literally dancing with his demons.
16:20 we got him boys. 😂 Ren is such a great artist. I can’t wait for you to enjoy the Ren that we have grown to love. We await your journey. This is only the absolute very beginning.
😂😂😂😂
My first thought, during the "Mature Ren" section, before the standup.
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*GOTTIM* !!!
I just started, but I'm guessing when ren stands and sings???😂
@@badwolf1587well technically my time stamp was directly after he finished the video and he says “wow.”
🤣🤣🤣 "One of us! One of us! One of us!"
We all know that stunned silence at the end, with a couple of "Wow!"s thrown in.. the mark of someone who gets it.
Great reaction, subbed for more. Enjoy the ride!
Ren is releasing new music on a regular basis. Yesterday he released a live version of his Bittersweet Symphony retake and he has a whole album to release, one video at a time. There's always a crazy chat on his premieres & Ren usually joins in.
BTW I have a playlist of reactions to Hi Ren & this is no. 1305!
Whaaaat? Is your playlist public? I might have seen 30 or so.
I’m on 572
Yes, this was recorded live and it was also recorded in full at once. It took 4 tries to get everything right, but there were no pauses or cuts throughout the song. I don't know what others think, but I think that is awesome and just goes to show how much talent Ren really has. Oh, and also, to my understanding is that he not only wrote this song himself but he also created the beat himself and choreographed the video himself. Absolutely jaw-dropping performance
I believe there is some editing (some obvious and some not so), but you're right - it was done live. Apparently they either weren't supposed to be in that basement, or were at least extremely limited (I believe the landlord gave them like 30 min), so they did the shoots and ran.
But you're right - insane talent! Ever since I heard this song, I've been on a Ren kick, and everything I have heard from him is awesome.
Most of us started our journey down the Rabbit Hole with this song approx 2 years ago and haven’t climbed out yet, and don’t want to! 😂. This was recorded live, as are most of his videos. Good next one is the trilogy, The Tale of Jenny and Screech (the one with Jenny, Screech and Violet together). Welcome to the Renegades, the best family/community on the internet. 💜💜
In an interview Ren said that Hi Ren was a one take, the third take they did. They didn't have permission to be in the basement they were in, and they had 4 cameras and two mics. As they were finishing the second take, the building manager walked in and asked them to leave. They begged for another 30 minutes and that was the take they used. However, the very end part when he turns from putting down the guitar and starts talking is a separate take. They were allowed to go back when the building manager helped them submit the correct paperwork.
Post production was them just taking footage from the various cameras they had set up to auto record.
He's done quite a few single takes, both storytelling and singing solo / duo. The Tale of Jenny and Screech birthed the genre "Bardcore" for a reason. Earlier this year he won a couple of international music awards for best song video for Money Game III which was two takes.
Most people follow this song with The Tales of Jenny and Screech (official video with Violet's Tale on the end). Then they may dive into the Money Game Trilogy. That order will give you more of a glimpse into his acting prowess.
After that Ren's rabbit hole is filled with a treasure trove of goodies. Ren loves to collaborate with other singers, all top quality.
He fits no pigeon hole. A nightmare for humans who like to put songs into ordered categories/genres. Ren just does his own thing throughout a song.
Many (like this) are filmed live and are one takes. This one they had about 4 tries, as they were getting kicked out of the room!
He often does remixes.
Let the Renegades guide you as to the best version of which song to hear. It is best to hear the official video before the acoustic each time. The other way around is akin to eating dessert before the main meal. It also makes more sense to see the official to get an idea of the story. His acoustics really are sublime.
You will discover as you go down the rabbit hole, that Ren Gill is one of those rare all round performers, and as he acknowledges, a lot of it is due to his illness and being bedbound for many years. He is a singer rapper poet beatboxer plays keyboards bass guitar and guitar writes all his own beats storyteller and produces everything and...is totally independent!!
WOW the most used word in the world of REN'S Dictionary of music my friend 👍🎶🎵🍯🤌🔥🙏💪🐝🍀
That and "I did not expect that" in the best way possible
@@Caketime2 And then "Who the fk is Violet?"
WOW!❤
Followed closely by "mmmmm" 😂
@@LoutTsuI love you for this comment 😂😂 who the fuck is Violet is one of those phrases in my arsenal that I’m just itching to use in real life😂😂😂
Renegade here, welcome to the rabbit hole. Check out all his talented friends as well, Chinchilla, Sam Thompkins, Bibi, Eden Nash, Romain Axisia
REN is the best musician, and overall artist, I have heard in decades.
I have listened to this song thousands of times and watched hundreds of reactions. I will never not get full body goosebumps! You have your life before Ren and your life after Ren. Welcome to the Renegades!
REN likes to leave little easter eggs in songs for his fans that know. The line “She sells seashells on the seashore” is a reference to his song Money Game part 2. The Money game trilogy is amazing.
I saw the exact moment that the chills went down your spine. This song/message/performance is pure beauty
Great reaction, yes 1 take live, it took him 4 attempts. Keep going with Ren he will surprise you every song. I’m sure a lot of Ren fans are incoming with lists of suggestions and I’m subbing to join you on your journey 👏
One-take audio but the final video is a combination of the four takes they filmed, so not a one-take video as such.
Ren's been doing his own stuff for a long time. Before, during and after the Big Push. He was actually signed by Sony, at the age of 19 but became too ill to perform or record, only a few months later, so the contract wasn't renewed. He spent most of his 20s bedridden, in chronic, 24hr pain, which meant he couldn't really sleep. He also developed severe autoimmunity, making him highly allergic to virtually all food, for instance. Although his health has improved over the last half a dozen years, he remains seriously and chronically ill, with a whole range of conditions. He is still in constant pain, though the level of pain has dropped, generally speaking.
The artist’s artist. And look at his friends artwork with the camera. The 3 of them have created a brilliant world of music, storytelling and visuals. All epic
Welcome to the rabbit hole! I just discovered Ren 3 days ago. He is a GENIUS! His skill set is like no other. He just recently dropped Troubles which tells his story…sad…torture…healing…hope. His rapping skills ! I am 62 years old! Me listen to rap?!? My kids are wondering what’s going on with me😂😂😂 I LOVE reaction videos, especially with rap. I can really appreciate his talent through their eyes. This guys catalog will make your jaw drop open. So, anyway, glad you got introduced to this young man who has earned all the attention he can get.
Did you find him over the Kujo situation? I did. I’m a law nerd (went to law school didn’t finish bc of life) and so I saw lawyers on RUclips reacting to that. Then I was intrigued and this is the first one I found. He’s a genius and his compassion for others is heartwarming.
@@TiredNSleuthing Kujo Beatdown is recent. (probably part of the reason his illness has knocked him down again for the now.
I think most people here found him through other songs first. In fact you understand a lot of the references in the Beat down far more if you hear his other songs and see the videos. He is a master at placing easter eggs in all the songs.
An admirer of Orwells' animal farm, of history, of using symbolism, like the flowers he holds in the Dotter beat down.
It is endless and you have to watch, listen and experience every piece so many times to catch everything....and even then.
He is true genius.
There are several interviews, and his life story in eight chapters on RUclips, this guy has had some struggles, he developed Lyme Disease, and for ten years, this went undiagnosed, and during those ten years, Lyme Disease ravaged his body, this led to major side-effects, becoming allergic to food, major depression, psychosis and pain. Through all of this, he has maintained being a genuinely nice person, to musically (music being the best way to induce emotions), sharing his struggles with us to let us know we are not alone, he struggles too, and to share what works for him, giving us hope. This is what makes him a once in a generation artist. What a gift to us all, it gives me chills.
The young man is a genius & a true artist. He's going to be quite an influence on music.
Great reaction Nick! Welcome to the world of Ren! ♥ I hope to see "Ren X Chinchilla - Chalk Outlines (live)" soon!
Ren is casually changing the world. In ways. Poet and a lyricist. Actor and true artist.
And the most important: an inspirational Human Being ✨
@@Avatar_AnaSofia that too 😀
Ren is also independent, he was signed to a label as a teen before he got Lyme disease and then got dropped. He does all his own writing and is heavily involved the the camera work. He’s 10/10 that will break your heart while keeping you on the edge of your seat. I just found him this month and I’m obsessed ❤❤❤
He didn't get dropped.
He was signed and was recording and performing, then he got sick. He didn't tell anyone and kept performing then people started to notice and he had to stop. He went home and went downhill and his contract expired.
He done an interview with Justin Hawkins where he said he sees comments like this, and people assume they know his story, but they don't. But it doesn't bother him.
Ren has a MASSIVE catalog of music and performance art . Devoted fans in the RENegades will be filling you in. I liked your reaction a lot, subbed for Ren 😁.
He has a wonderful singing voice, incredible rap skills, plays a acoustic, electric guitar, piano and other instruments WELL. You will be amazed, usually an important message in his work, some are just fun! Anything you choose will be GREAT 😂 Enjoy!
Also, get ready for the out pouring of love from the RENegades. We are a very supportive bunch, and like Ren, we love genuine reactors xx
Forgot to say he produces,raps,sings…the list goes on!!!! No one else out there like Ren ❤
I just saw your Hi Ren reaction, and put this journal entry of Ren's as my comment to that reaction.
jAN 01, 2023
rEN~
Up until I was 9 years old, I would intermittently hear a voice in my head that was not my own. The voice was distinctly different to mine, and always negative. It would self criticize or urge me to do things I knew to be morally wrong. The most peculiar thing about the voice was that it took no effort on my behalf to produce. My own thoughts always felt like there was a process that required effort to bring them to the forefront of my mind, this voice appeared as though it was spoken by another. The sentences felt predetermined like they had already been constructed.
I remember very vividly at 9 years old, becoming very frustrated with the voice. I stood in my back yard, internally screaming at the voice to be silent again and again, and it did. In a flash there was silence, to the point where my head felt like an empty room. I wasn't used to the quiet and that voice never returned. It almost felt lonely in my head.
When I got older I had intermittent bouts with auditory hallucinations where I would hear perfect symphonies, usually at night when drifting off to sleep. They were so clear that they sounded like they were emanating from a radio in the corner of my room. I knew they weren't there, but for some reason they never came with the feeling of fear. I also recall sitting on a bus at the age of 15, and hearing the sound of a crowded room, with about 100 voices chattering away, I was the only person apart from the driver on the bus.
These experiences were always very brief, and few and far between.
My last hallucination was during an intense bout of psychosis in 2015, and was my first visual hallucination. I was walking down a pavement after jumping out my mums car in a crossroads in a moment of frustration and distress with my condition. I was trying to run from myself. What appeared to be a homeless man with a dark complexion approached me, and asked me what was wrong. I explained that I had been sick most my life, and I wasn't sure I had the strength to continue. He looked at me, and smiled and told me 'everything is going to be okay in the end Ren.' I had not told him my name. There was something so overpoweringly sincere about this very simple message, which brought with it an overwhelming feeling of inner peace, and in a flash, he vanished.
My rational brain always linked these experiences to what the doctors have told me, that there are parts of my brain compromised by the autoimmunity in my body. That the myelin sheaths surrounding the complex electrical system that conduct my thoughts were damaged and compromised, causing these lucid experiences that I knew did not exist inside the physical world.
The part of me that edges away from logical and rational thought always attributed these thoughts to some kind of otherworldly intervention, that made my thoughts the battleground of some spiritual tug of war.
For a long time I never really acknowledged this part of myself, for with it brought the danger and stigma of sounding like a crazy person.
I decided with my latest release, to the best of my ability, to capture and express this chess match of thought.
Hi Ren comes out in just over 24 hours.
I can't wait for you all to hear it.
You were just introduced to the greatest artist of this generation. He doesn't make anything that isn't intentional and perfection. Literally react to ALL his music, you won't know what to expect at any moment, and it's all worth it. You got a sub, waiting to see more. RENegades 🔥
Yes. Shot live…
I have watched probably at least 30 of these reaction videos, and I never tire of watching how speechless most everyone is at the conclusion and watching their faces as they process what they've just experienced.
And you're right - it IS poetry. As a poet, I appreciate the recognition.
I also love watching the reactors faces and expressions. You can see in their faces exactly how you felt the first time you watched it…
With awe and amazement. Everything about it is pure art.
First person to reference Sweating Bullets and I've watched hundreds of people react to this. Kudos!
I’m so glad SOMEBODY doesn’t think I’m crazy for that initial comparison 😂🤘🏼 Thank you so much!
@@NickTheActor it's a great comparison...
It is full on "performance art". His lyricism, musical ability, and emotive performance create a fully immersive experience. Someone said, of his performances that..."He shows us what a soul exploding into art looks like."
The years of busking, just singing and preforming live really shows in his work.
Get your Ren Playlist ready. Ren does not disappoint.
Next on your list needs to be The Tale of Jenny and Screech but you have to react to all of it in order. It's 3 separate videos but there is a one with all of them together. The order should be Jenny's tale, Screech's tale and then Violet's tale. I just found Ren this past week as well and I can't stop watching. It's some of the best pieces of true art that's poetry, rapping, singing, videography, acting his work is a whole package unlike anything I've seen before.
"Hi Ren" is the song that put Ren on everyone's radar in December 2022. However, Ren's earliest recordings on RUclips are from his time in a band called "Trick The Fox," consisting of Ren and his buddies Charlie and Tommy. Unfortunately, the band performed only briefly due to Ren's onset of health issues. They are very talented. A fun clip to watch is "The Mash Up."
Ren's trilogy "The Tale of Jenny/Screech/Violet" has been likened to a Shakespearean tragedy and is a prime example of his genius; it is a master's class in storytelling and also showcases his guitar skills. The three acts are haunting, and the conclusion will catch you off guard. The trilogy needs to be watched in the order given, as this is the flow of the storyline and is best watched as a whole rather than piecemeal.
Ren's Hip Hop/Rap style songs are worth checking out if you enjoy this genre; unfortunately, sexual innuendos are pervasive in hip-hop and rap, and Ren makes such references in several of his songs. Check out "The Hunger," "Genesis," "What You Want," "Losing It (FISHER rap retake)," "Right Here, Right Now (Fatboy Slim one shot retake)," "Life is Funny," "Love Music (Parts 1, 2, 3, and 4)," "Crucify Your Culture," "Power," "Hold On," his recent release, “Down On The Beat (feat. Viktus),” “Masochist,” his song “Halftime (Nas Retake),”and “Troubles,” just to name a few.
Ren's collaborations with Chinchilla ("Chalk Outlines," "How to Be Me," "Sexual Healing," "One Dance/Drunk in Love") are beautiful and showcase his singing voice. His live music videos are especially impressive. Ren's personal reflections are threaded through many of his songs; "Insomnia," "Depression," "Diazepam," "Penitence," "Dear God," "Heretic," "Dominos," his "Freckled Angels" album, in particular his song "Fire," just to name a few, all deserve a listen. His song "Money Game" (Part I, II & III) is another recommendation, although it is less of a personal song than it is an indictment of greed and the resulting injustices in this world. Ren just released "Money Game Part III," and in my opinion, it is his best work to date.
Ren's performances with Sam Tompkins ("Blind Eyed," "Earned It /Mans World / Falling," "Walking on the Moon/No Diggity," "Feeling Good/Trouble So High/Masterblaster (Jammin')," "Latch," "Wild Thoughts/Crazy in love (Live Session)," "Same Old Situation (Live, feat. Ren)," "Improvising Around Stevie Wonder," "Live in the Streets of Brighton, UK," "What Went Wrong" Part I&II) are definitely a must. Also, his collaborations with Eden Nash ("Humble," "Ocean"), Bibi ("Crutch," "Ahiahiaoha"), Molly McKinna ("Penitence"), Orlean ("Jessica"), his former bandmate Romain Axisa ("French Song"), are all great. Last but not least, Ren's busking sessions with Liv Sangster are awesome. I recently discovered that Ren also recorded a cover of "Can't Help Falling In Love (Elvis Cover)," which is simply beautiful.
"The Big Push" (Ren Gill, Gorran Kendall, Romain Axisa, and Glen Chambers) busking sessions, concerts, and live recordings all are amazing and well worth checking out. All but the drummer sing lead vocals at times. They are each incredibly gifted artists. Their covers of "I Shot the Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop," "Wade in the Water/Nina Simone/Trouble So Hard," "War Pigs," "Roadhouse Blues," "My Generation," "Paint It Black," "An Englishman in New York," "Bongo Bong" are excellent. On "These Boots Are Made For Walking'/Satisfaction/Everybody," "Praise You" (Fatboy Slim Cover), and "What Kind Of Woman Is This," all three take a turn singing. The songs "Oh My Woman," "Swan Song," "Sweet Little Lady," "It's Alright," "Dignity," "Watch Out," and so many others are equally impressive.
In 2023, Ren released "Sick Boi," "Bittersweet Symphony (The Verve retake)," which is another masterful work, "Illest Of Our Time," and "Animal Flow," which is out in two versions, a full-production music video, and a live, one-take acoustic version. Ren's release, "Su!cIde," is a sad, haunting, gut-wrenching tribute to Ren's friend Joe who took his own life. Ren’s follow-up to “Su!cIde,” "For Joe," is also sad and emotional, but strangely enough, it offers a sense of closure. Ren also premiered the official music video of his song “Murderer,” and followed it up with a newly recorded acoustic live version that is phenomenal and my favorite of the two versions. His releases, “Love Music Part 4,” “Masochist,” “Lost All Faith,” are from his album, "Sick Boi," which came out on October 13th, 2023; it made it to #1 on the UK Album Charts.
Ren also released “Back on 74/Message in a Bottle (Live Retake),” “Fred Again Mashup,” as well as a number of Live acoustic versions of previously released songs, and “Bittersweet Symphony (Live)” just premiered August 26, 2024. I could list more, but this comment will likely get blocked by YT due to its length.
@@JensRandolff unless I missed it you forgot his best rap in my opinion seven sins
You must have a lot of time on your hands to write this lot, but agree with you wholeheartedly Ren is possibly one of the greatest artist of our time.
@@stevedunn-dz4wb many of his fans are stuck home because of terrible diseases maybe think about what you say first sometimes
@@Caketime2 Thanks for pointing that out. I did in fact omit "Seven Sins," as well as a bunch of other songs. Probably because I only listened to the Sick Boi album once while on a hike, so it slipped my mind.
@@stevedunn-dz4wb When I first discovered Ren in early 2023, I did some research into him and his background and wrote several summaries that I occasionally edit and update. Now, I simply copy and paste these comments from Google Docs to the comment section. No real time or work involved. Although, I do have a lot of time on my hands, as well.
NICK!!! He’s an amazing RAPPER as well. Check out the “THE HUNGER” or “LOSING IT” you will be amazed!!
New sub. Ren is the biggest rabbit hole alive right now. Welcome!
RENegades unite!
Nick The Actor, nice content keep it up bro
Yup! That’s the “face” we all made! Welcome to the most amazing, magical & mind blowing Rabbit Hope you’ll ever enter - great reaction 👏🥰 Renegades Assemble!! 😊
Truth
Word - that was my face as well . all our faces
He also does all of his own production on his excellent rap. Probably the best I've ever heard when it comes to lyrics
This was in fact recorded live. One take, with multiple cameras. Good call.
The final video is a combination of the four takes they filmed live. One-take audio though.
Welcome to the genius of Ren ❤Thanks
The order for the Jenny & Screech Trilogy is, “Jenny’s Tale, Screech’s Tale, then Violet’s Tale”. Another good trilogy you would enjoy is “Money Game Pt1, Money Game Pt2, & Money Game Pt3. I would love to hear him and Tom doing a track together. Take the time to scroll through his text posts on RUclips, and you can have a better understanding of him.
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There is music before Ren and them there is music after you hear Ren. He changes your idea of what music is.
He is a generational artist that can do anything, any genre, always surprises you, and has amazing collaboration too.
You are in for a journey.
Welcome to REN’s 🐇🕳️🖤. Prepare to be thoroughly impressed ❤️❤️
Ren hails from Wales, and his style is so atypical, it reminds one of the bards of old. Enjoy the rabbit hole. Just be sure to buckle up, 'cause it's gonna be one hell of a ride! And do NOT skip out on his performances with The Big Push!
I will enjoy your Ren journey!
The perfect reaction to your introduction to Ren!! Ren really smacked you around the face with a very large kipper.❤
You’re about to have so much fun!
Appreciate the reaction. Subbed
Ren touched your heart I see. don't worry he did it to all of us welcome to the Renegades
Ren is an independent artist that writes pretty much all of his own music. He also produces everything himself, and together with his friend Sam, set up the videos (often 1 take). He is an amazing (multi instrumental) artist, and seems to be an awesome human being. Consider checking out his 1 million sub special for a bit of insight on who he is
This song speaks so many volumes to so many people. He did this in one take and made an amazing video to his story. First time watching your videos. Great reaction to a great song. Money game songs is a must.
Oh Dear! you've done it now. Welcome to the wonderful world of Ren! Mr Gill is an amazingly talented young man. One talent I like to point out is that He attracts other creatives to work with him. The more you see, the more you will come to appreciate Ren, and his friends. Enjoy! And Keep Reacting!
I’m sure you won’t be disappointed if you find more ren to listen to. Enjoy the ride 😁
Oh, you're in for a wild ride with Ren. Everything he does is different.
Ren is the absolute epitome of an artist and you will love this rabbit hole. This was live and done in one take just different camera angles.
Hi Ren is the gateway drug, taking you through the portal! It always brings in the most views and comments. And what a time to find Ren! He is going to release a new album which he says is very different than what he has done before. First drop will be next week - the premiers are great fun! When he starts dropping new tunes, there may be one every 1-2 weeks! You'll notice immediately that a lot of YT reactors jump on quickly. You'll never forget or regret finding this artist!
Beautiful reaction and we can tell you get him 🫶🏻 More Ren please! You will be blown away with everything he creates. Fired up Renegade here 😂
This is a great way to begin your Ren journey. I highly recommend the Money Game
All of his music is great. I haven't heard a bad song feom Ren. And he can do it all! If you go down the rabbit hole, have fun!
This was a GREAT reaction.
You are what RENagades really love. GENUINE.
In 2 hrs, this has 126 comments.
I am SURE you will get a lot of suggestions.
I subbed, of course and can't wait to watch your Ren journey.
Ren has a massive range creatively and every ounce of talent he needs to explore it. If you keep going down this rabbit hole, you'll pretty quickly see what I mean.
Just subscribed, you had a reaction I can relate to. You’ve just opened a vista to probably the most talented artist currently expressing.
Lyrics, stories, music, instruments, acting, world view, and talented collaboraters. You’ll. send vids that are like compressed musicals. Honestly it’s a trip.
If you’re smart, and you appear to be, you’ll see things you can use to progress your talent. Good luck and thank you 👍🏽👍
RENegades will flock to you as a first time listener to our guy. I am so glad to see you again Nick. I re-subscribed today because I want to watch you discover this amazing artist, as we all have. You are right, this was a one-take, live performance. As most of us have discovered, Ren is a perfectionist at his craft and we have never stopped being awed by his talent. So, come join us down the Ren rabbit hole. The Tale of Jenny and Screech, and Violets Tale should be next. It is a trilogy that will have you open-mouthed for much of the story. See you soon😀
Oh what a rabbit hole you're about to experience, enjoy it all!
Perfect, poignant reaction, btw. That stunned silence says it all. First time I heard this, I sat… frozen and stunned stupid… for almost the entire thing. And then suddenly BURST into tears. And I’m NOT much of a crier.
Then I watched it about 5 times in a row and shared it with all of my family. Absolutely stunning performance piece. ☮️
Welcome to the rabbit hole Nick. As a Brit who's been following you for a while now I'm super excited that you've found our boi. Much love to you ❤️
Thank you for your heartfelt reaction.💕
Welcome to the Renegades Nick. I loved your reaction and I know that other Renegades will be pouring in to support you. The Ren rabbit hole is deep and genre-bending. So be prepared to be amazed every time you listen to a new track.
The tales of Jenny and Screech, Money game 1,2 and 3, theres just too many to choose from, they're all 🔥🔥🔥
Your face at the end said it all. Tale of Jenny and Screech please! The storytelling will blow your mind. Subbed
Subbed for more Ren reactions, literally throw a dart into the board of Ren's catalogue and you can't miss.
Oh you're in for a treat with the world of ren
Welcome to the world of REN. The body of work this man puts out is incredible. His skills touch on so many levels and the fans range in age from teens to octogenarians. I look forward to your future explorations of him. 😀
Hell yeah, I'm here for it. You are in for a real journey. Some of my favorites: Murderer, Animal Flow (There's a video and a live version of these two both are worth the listen), Back on 74, Fred Again mash-up.
I'm looking forward to your Ren reactions, he's a unique artist.
Can't believe you've only just come across Ren. Im a 55 yo middle aged woman in Australia and have absolutely loved his music, lyrics and deprh of character. So pleased you found him ❤
He is dropping a new song with Chris Webby on Wednesday this week
Tuesday night 27th 10pm est
Doesn't matter how many times I've heard it, it never fails to affect me. Art.
Big fan of Ren. He and Tom are my top two artists. Can't wait for your discovery.
Welcome to the world of Ren 👽
Great reaction!!! Yes, it is the MASTERPIECE of all masterpieces. Refreshing to see a reactor feel the music and recognise his lyrics are dynamically poetic🖤🖤🖤