Love your reactions! 😊For a different Ren singing, Back on 74 /Message in a Bottle is something else. Amazing vibes and composition by Ren, with a surprise written by Ren in the middle. A live performance as well!
I'm 42 and Ren is the most relevant and honest artist I've come across in my life. As someone who has suffered sexual abuse, loss of a child, anxiety, depression, etc his music really moves me. "Such a perfect day take it just in case". I've been on Prozac since I was 16. The couple times I've tried to take myself off it my panic attacks came back hard. I'm much happier now but I still take it everyday because I'm afraid of what I'll be if I don't.
Ren's been busking since he was a kid, so he's a master of live performance. Chinchilla, who isn't a busker, created her on stage persona (fingernails, etc.) as a coping mechanism for stage fright. One night, Ren took Chinchilla out busking to help her get more comfortable live. There are some videos of that, "Ren x Chinchilla - One Dance / Drunk in love ( Drake / Beyoncé cover )" and "CHINCHILLA x Ren - Sexual Healing (Marvin Gaye) Live". They aren't the cleanest sounding, but you might feel a connection to the performances. You'll also see that Ren uses a lot of live-looping during his busking. Along those lines, you absolutely have to check out Ren's first viral video 5 years ago (12 million views to date) - his busking duet with longtime friend, Sam Tompkins - "Ren & Sam Tompkins - Earned it /Mans World / Falling". I remember being blown away by it when I first saw it, but Ren dropped off my radar again until "Hi Ren". You may even see it and say "Oh! THAT guy was Ren!". Sam has some great songs too. It seems that Ren is part of an extremely talented circle (behind the camera too), so just keep going down the rabbit hole and enjoy. As someone who remembers the rise of "The Seattle Sound" taking over the music scene, I almost feel like I'm witnessing the rise of "The Brighton Sound".
Hi again Liya, thanks for the shout out for the Thank You I left last Ren reaction❤. Love the suggestions left in the comments for Back On 74/Message In a Bottle by Jungle and The Police. Ren's arrangement & merging of these two songs is brilliant not to mention the original rap he wrote bridging the 2 of them. Another live acoustic track from Ren that I hope you consider listing to, is his Fred Again Mash-up. Ren arranges and performs this live and it's 🤯. If you're not familiar with Fred Again he's a UK artist who's an EDM producer and musician. Ren takes 5 of his most popular EDM tracks merges and transforms them into a soulful acoustic melody with sooo much ❤. Much love from Canada 😘. Cheers luv🥂.
I am so glad that you did both of these songs in one, because they truly are heavy songs about deep dark emotional topics, but Ren & Chinchilla together just makes it that much more dramatic!! I can identify with each track personally as I too am suffering from serious health issues. I've cried to these songs so many times, there's just no tears left, but I love them singing together. They refer one another to their "musical soulmates" and I'm grateful for them
Thank you for your genuine heartfelt reaction. "Chalk Outlines" touches me deeply no matter how many times I watch this video or hear this song. Ren has been able to express through his songs what I have been unsuccessfully trying to communicate to others regarding my mental, emotional, and physical struggles. Given Ren's medical history, I interpret this song to address mental illness diagnoses, and prescription psychotropics, which leave you emotionally dead (hence, the chalk outlines around your dead self). Even on a relatively good day when you might not want to take your pills, you take them "just in case," and you never truly enjoy "being ok because all things change," i.e., your well-being is usually short-lived and followed by another bout with depression. In her opening line, Chinchilla even mentions the antidepressant (SSRI) "Sertraline" and references serotonin. I can attest to this from personal experience. Regarding "How to Be Me," Ren's best friend, Joe Hughes, committed su*c*de on the 27th of December 2010 by jumping off the Menai Bridge, a large suspension bridge connecting the mainland to the Isle of Anglesey where Ren and Joe lived. Ren alluded to it in one of his songs, stating that he lost his best friend before he was 25. The pain of this loss is evident in a few of his songs. "How to Be Me," "Freckled Angels," "Su!cIde," and his latest release, “For Joe,” are specifically dedicated to Joe. Ren posted some background on his relationship with Joe and the tragic death. Ren explained that he got a call from his friend Ella around 3 am saying that Joe was on the Menai Bridge, He’d been on the phone with her in tears saying goodbye. He told her to tell everyone he loved them. Ren went out on foot attempting to get to Joe while trying to reach him on the phone. Just minutes before Ren got to the bridge, his friend's cell phone went out of service. The Coast Guard started a search to no avail. Ren, friends, and volunteers unsuccessfully searched the shoreline for ten days; Joe’s body was never recovered. Ren’s and Chinchilla’s live performance of "Chalk Outlines" is still my favorite song, partly because I can relate to it more given my daily struggles. I would recommend you also check out Ren's other collaboration with Chinchilla, their busking sessions in Brighton, performing “Sexual Healing” (Marvin Gaye cover) and “One Dance / Drunk in love” (Drake/Beyoncé cover). The latter two are of a much more joyful nature. Looking forward to more Ren reactions from you. God bless.
The end of "how to be me" is about his closest friend who committed suicide, you should listen to "freckled angels" and "for joe" for some more context! be prepared for tears though
Not just the end, “I’ve been talking to the dead” “there are bruises in these walls” “do our saviors die too soon” knowing about joe changes the perspective of a lot of his music and I’m here for it
Another great reaction, loved how you pointed out how great their voices are when they use their “small” voices as well. That was very well put. Looking forward to more, keep em coming!
Told ya... he can Sing Sing!! Of course Chinchilla is a Beast herself!! He always picks the Perfect complimentary duo partners!! Myself... I think you and Ren would be awesome as well! PS... You Nailed your latest drop too... can't wait for the new one!
Great reaction. Thank you! For Ren, definitely 'Back on 74/Message in a Bottle'. For Chinchilla, "Fingers' Live for Hunger TV is a must. Mind-blowing vocals. Together, Chinchilla's first-ever busking singing 'Sexual Healing' with Ren. Also, Ren's band The Big Push has a wonderful catalog. Looking forward to checking out your own songs! New subscriber 🙋♀️💖
I think you would *really* enjoy the song "Crutch" sung by Ren featuring Bibi. I'm pretty sure she was his girlfriend at the time. It is relatively short as I recall, but it is an amazing and emotionally powerful video/song/performance that you really must see. He wrote/performed it in the middle of his illness. It expresses some of his mental struggle and his feelings of insecurity regarding his body.
The best musical “siblings”. Ren has called her his sister from another mister and a female version of himself due to their similar approach to music. For me I think it shows in the fact that they both have that something special that draws you in and demands attention. To see it fully for Chinchilla, check out her live version of Fingers. Chalk Outlines always reminds me that one of the (many) things that makes Ren so great is his ability to know exactly when to be complex, keep it simple, or even use silence to get his message across. He isn’t flexing his guitar skills in this, just playing exactly what is needed with that beautiful guitar tone. And my favourite line in this is so simple, totally devoid of all the clever metaphors that he is so good at using, but it hits soooo hard: “I’m scared of being okay cause all things change”. I think anyone who has been through any struggles can relate to that feeling of not trusting that anything good will last. You can’t just enjoy it because you’re busy worrying about how long it will last and the feeling that will come when it’s gone. And then good days just make the darkness feel so much worse because you remember the light that’s gone… Ren is so special. He keeps being so relatable that it reminds us that we’re not alone. And we will always make room for more RENegades down the Ren rabbit hole cause we all need his light in the darkness 🐰🕳️ If you want more emotional singing from Ren, please check out one of my personal favourites: Crutch feat. Bibi. It’s an older song from before he was finally correctly diagnosed with Lyme disease and was written after a breakdown following multiple emergency trips to the hospital. It is heart wrenching and beautiful. And very different from everything else in his catalogue. EDIT: oh totally forgot (ADHD and 5am 😅) to say something! As for the ending of How To Be Me, if you want to hear more about that, do yourself a favour and react to the following in order of release: Freckled Angels -> Suic!de -> For Joe. It makes the last performance extra special 🖤
Hi Liya! I'm back for some more Ren and now CHINCHILLA! Woot! Can't wait to see your new vid premiering in a couple days! Sending lots of positive energy and grateful vibes! 🙏🏼
Love to hear professional opinions on Ren's songs, the way you pick up the theme of the song with a change of tone or pitch is amazing! Let it be is a dedication to his friend Joe Hughes who committed suicide some years back, his songs Freckled Angels, Suicide and For Joe are all tributes to his friend, also as a singer I think you'd like his 2 collabs with an artist called Eden; Humble and Ocean. My fav's are Ready for you, Heretic, Diazapam, Fire, Seven Sins and Losing it. Looking forward to more reactions!
Ren and Chinchilla also have 2 busking videos together. Their One Dance/Drunk In Love (Drake/Beyonce cover) is on Ren's channel (I'm pretty sure) and their Sexual Healing busting busking video is on Chinchilla's channel (I could have that backwards.)
Ren Hi Ren hit my hard when i was dealing with major health issues myself. That guy got me thru more than he would ever know. Love that you get to experience him.
You say the same thing as so many. Hundreds and hundreds of thousands have been changed, saved, by Ren, especially Hi Ren!! His man absolutely changed my world!
Now to see him in a Band setting... Englishman in New York, Back on 74/Message in a bottle retake, or Especially!!!! I Shot the Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop (that particular version!)
The band’s is called “The Big Push” is band that is several individuals who busked in Brighton, UK. The do wonderful covers and mashups mostly live on the streets of Brighton but a few music videos and a live concert in venue on The Big Push RUclips channel. You have probably noticed by not Ren chooses collaborators that he can be creatively collaborate with but obviously talented themselves wether musicians including singers, directors of photography, cameramen, extras, or other production staff as needed and which his budget allows.
So glad I found your channel, you're great. Just like you said the emotions in the Chalk Outlines part is unbelievable, just staring into each others eyes and executing that song perfectly. I saw some interview with Chinchilla where she said he's her artistic twin or something along those lines, and how she was terrified but Ren made her comfortable busking when they did the street performances, which she said she enjoyed more than playing shows. They have such a magical connection musically.
I’m enjoying your reactions because you really know about singing and songwriting!! I’ve been listening to REN’s music over and over. The only other artists that I’ve really gotten into like that were the Beatles when I was younger. Keep up the good work- by the way you have a great voice!
When Chinchilla and Ren sing together about these songs, they're 100% devoted with all the passion to their messages because they both relate with the topic literally so their sincerity is genuine
More Ren songs for you to react to: > "Humble" and "Ocean", both with Eden Nash > "Dominoes" and "Suicide", both will pull your hearts strings to the fullest > "Money Game" trilogy > "Back on 74/Message In A Bottle", "An Englishman In New York", "Bongo Bong"; all covers, the last 2 with his band The Big Push
Your reactions are very special and so professional, perfect. And Wow two of the best songs ever in one reaction! Chinchilla's first busking experience in the streets of Brighton UK, doing "One Dance/Drunk In Love (Drake/Beyonce cover) " is beyond special and so natural and raw.
That's some heavy stuff doing those 2 songs back to back 😂 I totally get what you mean with the hard hitting, clever lines that pull on the old heart strings. Ren has inspired me to get better at singing but my guitar skills don't match his. In Scotland he's still not that well known but it's amazing how he's globally getting noticed.
Love your Reaction video's! Loved that you did them back to back. The song Suic!de from Ren is also an amazing and sad song. It's a song talking about his experience with that subject. Also the Moneygame trillogy is AMAZING. Love love love love to see more!
I love how Ren and Chinchilla compliment each other but also go toe to toe at points. ‘How To Be Me’ get me crying every time. I’d like to see you react to his fun songs ‘What You Want’ and ‘fisher rap/loosing it’. Also to cry with yo watching ‘sick boi’ or be creeped out by ‘animal flow’
Another great Ren reaction from you, really enjoyed the back to back thing as well. You didn't keep us waiting :) Good luck with your next music drops too, I will definitely give them a listen to :)
I love watching reactions to this most powerful song by someone who obviously completely gets how incredible this is and how supremely talented they are. The ' I can't breath ' part the second time round blows my mind and is pure passion and heart and soul and tragedy. Wonderful reaction ❤
Great great reaction! I love love love you wearing your emotions on your sleeve! You are brilliant dear! I really hope you dive down the Ren rabbit hole more!!! His vocals are brilliant. You have no idea. I’m not gonna retype all of the songs you shoukd do. I’ve seen there have been great reactions but I can’t wait to see you do “Back in 74” or Ren and Sam Thonkins “Earned it/Mans World/Falling”. Your socks will be blown off! Keep em coming beautiful you! Thanks again!!
2 Reactions in one video?! You spoil us!!! Thank you!! The end of how to be me touches on his friend who unalived himself. I highly recommend For Joe (the live performance)
Hehe nice selfmade Top you got there. Bit of Punk but Girly :D You did it again, but this time two heavy songs in one 😳The first time i heared Chalk Outlines i got tears all over. Not rly because of the Lyrics but because of the Performance (now that i write that you said exactly the same thing :D ). Second song took me a while to get used to but its astoundingly beautiful! PS. as it seems you're on the dark Route: next could be "For Joe" (thats his Friend he sings about in how to be me) and Fred again mashup
These are both absolutely beautiful songs, but how to be me is probably my favorite. I just personally resonate with it more. We have all forgotten how to be ourselves at some point 😊💜💜 I would also recommend rens "fred again mashup" for some really nice vocals. Live and one take as well 💜
Great reaction Liya! The fusion of these two incredible artists can create wonderful works. There are strong and poetic phrases, I think you should give it another review. It is difficult to be in the music and the lyrics. Ren knows how to take advantage of his voice and Chinchilla makes your hair stand on end with those high notes. They both perform fabulously well; their facial expressions, their body language... Thanks for reacting.
Lovely reaction. They're both magical, and together they're just something else. By the way, if you want to listen to something that won't make you cry, try his Love Music series, pts 1-4. Just sheer joy in music, and I think you'll love them If you want to hear him rap-rap, try "The Hunger" or "Genesis" And if you want something else with a message that will resonate with you, try "Dominoes" , or the Money Game series
Love the reaction!!! Ren is otherworldly to be totally honest. Mix in Chinchilla, a cocktail that is thoroughly intoxicating in the best possible way. WOW!
just another great reaction. love your vibe love your enthusiasm and love your comments. honesty and thoughtful. some of the reactions to Ren offer nothing but generic responses so its really nice to see someone become a fan and just react with insights and opinions, and the fact you know Chinchilla...very impressed lol (Fingers Live if you havent seen it already). thank you for your reaction and thank you for the 2fer1 !!!
You'll hear talk of beds in a few of Ren's songs. Beds have played a large role in Ren's life. Particularly since he was bedridden for the best part of 7 years!
WOOHOO!! Two for one! Great reaction. You pick up on so much ❤ I love when Ren sings, "Where is my God, where are are you" with such passion! Looking forward to more!! 🎉
❤ “for Joe” and “suicide” jump to mind after this as these two are so emotional as well. But maybe that’s too much emotion. If these bring tears to your eyes those definitely will. ❤
I dig your Ren reactions. I'm a Die hard renegade. I love that you did these two songs in the same reaction. Its a first for me I love it! Keep rocking thEse two.artistsl!
You are going to cry that kinda what happens with Ren. It hits you in feels. Glad you are doing this. Totally check out the official video for Sick Boi when it back up.
1 last comment.... There is a collab with Prof and Ren dropping on Friday, July 12, on Prof's channel, and it's called Pain Salesman. Ren has also announced he will be releasing the first single off of his new upcoming album (the album is titled Slaughterhouse) on August 15. This new album should have one or two new collabs between Ren and Chinchilla on it but he hasn't given us any info on the song that's being released August 15 except the release date and that it is off the upcoming album.
Their voices are like superstar butter, he's got that salted sugar butter with the grit and she's got that unsalted melted smooth sugar butter but she can also bring the grit when she wants and he brings the smoothie mixer too at times and how they place it all is alien level perfection of artistry
The last part of "How to be me" is about his close friend Joe, who late one night called Ren saying his goodbyes and he was about to jump from a bridge. Ren ran there as fast as he could, but once he got there, there was no sign of Joe. They searched high and low for Joe's body but he was never found. There are several other songs about Joe as well such as "Freckled Angel" (whole album was a fund raiser for Joe's family and to the people who searched high & low for Joe's body) "Su!c!de" & "For Joe"
Ren said chinchilla is like his counterpart. Like his sister in music I’d say. They work so hard. They make beautiful music together! Beautiful music solo as well. Absolutely music together. You should check out there busking video together! It was chinchillas first street performance! It’s absolutely amazing!
💙💕Really great reaction and a good idea to do these two live songs together Love their busking One Dance Drunk in Love cover Also love Back on 74 message in a bottle retake Ren singing with different people!
Awesome reaction! Thank you so much for the Hozier recommendation. What a great song. I don't know how I missed this. I absolutely love the live Kilkenny version.
I came here for ur Ren reaction & checked out some of ur music... I really liked what I heard, & I just wanted to let u know that, & to keep pushing... I'm excited to hear ur new drop!
Have to listen to For Joe. This song was also about his friend Joe, along with the song Freckled angels and Suicide. Those are all songs you need to listen to
Okay. Now it's time to break into Ren's band, The Big Push. Bongo Bong is a great, just up beat cover. I Shot the Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop is a masterpiece. Then some Ren and Sam Thompkins busking is in order!
You can just see the joy on your face while reacting. I really love your reactions and can't wait to see more. Ren is my favorite artist and coupled with your perspective it's a perfect match. Love you, Liya❤
Back on74, his former band: Wade in the Water (the one with12 million views) and I Shot the Sheriff (the one with13million views) Also for something completely different, Seven Sins, Lost All Faith, Sick Boi 2
I'm only halfway through your reaction and when you were talking about them together musically beautiful... I am on the edge of my seat excited for you to see How to Be Me. ❤
Every time i hear "how to be me" i get emotional, for someone that almost gave up the fight too, conecting with this in those songs help me a lot to process all this hard feeling And, also... Hozier is my religion, loved that you sugest it
Great reaction! You have an incredible voice ! The reason i love those 2 is because they're doing what very few are... Writing their own lyrics and carrying a true message and being creative with it. How can anyone can hope to stand out or be 'great' if they're following industry formulas. Love your passion will be following your work ❤
Hi Liya, It's my first time on your channel, and I enjoyed your reaction to chalk outlines. I saw the word UGHH written on your vest top and immediately thought of my favourite rock band, THE WARNING. I hope you enjoy rock as these 3 sisters from Mexico that form the band are phenomenal . They are Dany(24), Pau(22),and Ale(19) and have been a band that has just celebrated their 10th anniversary. They started their journey by uploading a cover video of Enter sandman that now has in excess of 25M views. They then recorded their version for Metallica's Blacklist album in 2021 with Alessia Cara. They have just played a European tour of 19 shows, and every show was sold out. The Warning will be opening for Evanescence and Halestorm in October in Canada. They have already opened for mega rock bands such as The Foo Fighters, Guns and Roses, Muse, and The Killers, to name a few. For a 3 piece band that write their own music, plays their own instruments and kills it every time they perform live. Live is their superpower. Believe me, I am from Liverpool, England, and flew to Texas in 2022 to see them play live and were phenomenal. 11 shows later, I will see them in my hometown in Liverpool, England, on the 24th of July and fly to Dublin, Ireland, the next day for my 13th show. Even if Rock is not your thing, you will fall in love with these young ladies. Their music will change your opinion. For an introductory song, may I suggest 'Choke' the MV or their live performance at the Teatro Metropolitan theatre cdmx recorded August 2022. Automatic Sun on MTV push. Hell you call a dream live at the Pepsi centre. I really think The Warning Army (TWA) would enjoy your reactions. We are a crazy and loyal fan base that stretches over the world and consumes ALL The Warning reactions. You will not be disappointed. Guaranteed. I have subscribed with the hope of you reacting to The Warning, and I am sure there will be 1000's more. Thanks, Liya. TWA supports those who support The Warning and with over 60 original songs and not a single bad one amongst them. You will be blown away. ❤🤟⚡️ You have been Warned 😁 Ps. UGHH is a title of one of their songs.
They actually did together Sexual Healing (Marvin Gaye) , live performance as well.... but obviously with a totally different fun very happy nice vibe where both shine with their voices... Peace ✌️
Love your reactions! 😊For a different Ren singing, Back on 74 /Message in a Bottle is something else. Amazing vibes and composition by Ren, with a surprise written by Ren in the middle. A live performance as well!
Absolutely agree, being a musician herself she has to experience Back on 74 /Message in a Bottle by Ren.
"Back on 74 /Message in a Bottle" is one of favorite song.
Most definitely!!!
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I'm 42 and Ren is the most relevant and honest artist I've come across in my life. As someone who has suffered sexual abuse, loss of a child, anxiety, depression, etc his music really moves me.
"Such a perfect day take it just in case". I've been on Prozac since I was 16. The couple times I've tried to take myself off it my panic attacks came back hard. I'm much happier now but I still take it everyday because I'm afraid of what I'll be if I don't.
I'm SO glad you did the second one! After "Chalk Outlines" I was dying to see what you made of "How To Be Me" and didn't wanna wait...
Ren's been busking since he was a kid, so he's a master of live performance. Chinchilla, who isn't a busker, created her on stage persona (fingernails, etc.) as a coping mechanism for stage fright. One night, Ren took Chinchilla out busking to help her get more comfortable live. There are some videos of that, "Ren x Chinchilla - One Dance / Drunk in love ( Drake / Beyoncé cover )" and "CHINCHILLA x Ren - Sexual Healing (Marvin Gaye) Live". They aren't the cleanest sounding, but you might feel a connection to the performances. You'll also see that Ren uses a lot of live-looping during his busking.
Along those lines, you absolutely have to check out Ren's first viral video 5 years ago (12 million views to date) - his busking duet with longtime friend, Sam Tompkins - "Ren & Sam Tompkins - Earned it /Mans World / Falling". I remember being blown away by it when I first saw it, but Ren dropped off my radar again until "Hi Ren". You may even see it and say "Oh! THAT guy was Ren!". Sam has some great songs too. It seems that Ren is part of an extremely talented circle (behind the camera too), so just keep going down the rabbit hole and enjoy. As someone who remembers the rise of "The Seattle Sound" taking over the music scene, I almost feel like I'm witnessing the rise of "The Brighton Sound".
Earned it/Mans world/ Falling! She has to do that one if she wants a vocal performance!
Hi again Liya, thanks for the shout out for the Thank You I left last Ren reaction❤. Love the suggestions left in the comments for Back On 74/Message In a Bottle by Jungle and The Police. Ren's arrangement & merging of these two songs is brilliant not to mention the original rap he wrote bridging the 2 of them.
Another live acoustic track from Ren that I hope you consider listing to, is his Fred Again Mash-up. Ren arranges and performs this live and it's 🤯. If you're not familiar with Fred Again he's a UK artist who's an EDM producer and musician. Ren takes 5 of his most popular EDM tracks merges and transforms them into a soulful acoustic melody with sooo much ❤.
Much love from Canada 😘. Cheers luv🥂.
I am so glad that you did both of these songs in one, because they truly are heavy songs about deep dark emotional topics, but Ren & Chinchilla together just makes it that much more dramatic!! I can identify with each track personally as I too am suffering from serious health issues. I've cried to these songs so many times, there's just no tears left, but I love them singing together. They refer one another to their "musical soulmates" and I'm grateful for them
Thank you for your genuine heartfelt reaction. "Chalk Outlines" touches me deeply no matter how many times I watch this video or hear this song. Ren has been able to express through his songs what I have been unsuccessfully trying to communicate to others regarding my mental, emotional, and physical struggles.
Given Ren's medical history, I interpret this song to address mental illness diagnoses, and prescription psychotropics, which leave you emotionally dead (hence, the chalk outlines around your dead self). Even on a relatively good day when you might not want to take your pills, you take them "just in case," and you never truly enjoy "being ok because all things change," i.e., your well-being is usually short-lived and followed by another bout with depression. In her opening line, Chinchilla even mentions the antidepressant (SSRI) "Sertraline" and references serotonin. I can attest to this from personal experience.
Regarding "How to Be Me," Ren's best friend, Joe Hughes, committed su*c*de on the 27th of December 2010 by jumping off the Menai Bridge, a large suspension bridge connecting the mainland to the Isle of Anglesey where Ren and Joe lived. Ren alluded to it in one of his songs, stating that he lost his best friend before he was 25. The pain of this loss is evident in a few of his songs. "How to Be Me," "Freckled Angels," "Su!cIde," and his latest release, “For Joe,” are specifically dedicated to Joe.
Ren posted some background on his relationship with Joe and the tragic death. Ren explained that he got a call from his friend Ella around 3 am saying that Joe was on the Menai Bridge, He’d been on the phone with her in tears saying goodbye. He told her to tell everyone he loved them. Ren went out on foot attempting to get to Joe while trying to reach him on the phone. Just minutes before Ren got to the bridge, his friend's cell phone went out of service. The Coast Guard started a search to no avail. Ren, friends, and volunteers unsuccessfully searched the shoreline for ten days; Joe’s body was never recovered.
Ren’s and Chinchilla’s live performance of "Chalk Outlines" is still my favorite song, partly because I can relate to it more given my daily struggles. I would recommend you also check out Ren's other collaboration with Chinchilla, their busking sessions in Brighton, performing “Sexual Healing” (Marvin Gaye cover) and “One Dance / Drunk in love” (Drake/Beyoncé cover). The latter two are of a much more joyful nature. Looking forward to more Ren reactions from you. God bless.
FRED AGAIN MASHUP!!!❤
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A master class in emotional vocals.
And the Back on 74' mashup.
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The end of "how to be me" is about his closest friend who committed suicide, you should listen to "freckled angels" and "for joe" for some more context! be prepared for tears though
Not just the end, “I’ve been talking to the dead” “there are bruises in these walls” “do our saviors die too soon” knowing about joe changes the perspective of a lot of his music and I’m here for it
Another great reaction, loved how you pointed out how great their voices are when they use their “small” voices as well. That was very well put. Looking forward to more, keep em coming!
You’ll want to check out Chinchilla’s Fingers Live for Hunger TV. Her singing style is so unique and so powerful. I guarantee you’ll be impressed
Told ya... he can Sing Sing!! Of course Chinchilla is a Beast herself!! He always picks the Perfect complimentary duo partners!!
Myself... I think you and Ren would be awesome as well!
PS... You Nailed your latest drop too... can't wait for the new one!
Great reaction. Thank you!
For Ren, definitely 'Back on 74/Message in a Bottle'.
For Chinchilla, "Fingers' Live for Hunger TV is a must. Mind-blowing vocals.
Together, Chinchilla's first-ever busking singing 'Sexual Healing' with Ren.
Also, Ren's band The Big Push has a wonderful catalog.
Looking forward to checking out your own songs! New subscriber 🙋♀️💖
Thank you for your wonderful reactions! I can't wait for when you'll try out her own new 1:5!
Looking forward to your upcoming video also!
Loved the back to back reactions!
I think you would *really* enjoy the song "Crutch" sung by Ren featuring Bibi. I'm pretty sure she was his girlfriend at the time. It is relatively short as I recall, but it is an amazing and emotionally powerful video/song/performance that you really must see. He wrote/performed it in the middle of his illness. It expresses some of his mental struggle and his feelings of insecurity regarding his body.
The best musical “siblings”. Ren has called her his sister from another mister and a female version of himself due to their similar approach to music. For me I think it shows in the fact that they both have that something special that draws you in and demands attention. To see it fully for Chinchilla, check out her live version of Fingers.
Chalk Outlines always reminds me that one of the (many) things that makes Ren so great is his ability to know exactly when to be complex, keep it simple, or even use silence to get his message across. He isn’t flexing his guitar skills in this, just playing exactly what is needed with that beautiful guitar tone. And my favourite line in this is so simple, totally devoid of all the clever metaphors that he is so good at using, but it hits soooo hard: “I’m scared of being okay cause all things change”. I think anyone who has been through any struggles can relate to that feeling of not trusting that anything good will last. You can’t just enjoy it because you’re busy worrying about how long it will last and the feeling that will come when it’s gone. And then good days just make the darkness feel so much worse because you remember the light that’s gone… Ren is so special. He keeps being so relatable that it reminds us that we’re not alone. And we will always make room for more RENegades down the Ren rabbit hole cause we all need his light in the darkness 🐰🕳️
If you want more emotional singing from Ren, please check out one of my personal favourites: Crutch feat. Bibi. It’s an older song from before he was finally correctly diagnosed with Lyme disease and was written after a breakdown following multiple emergency trips to the hospital. It is heart wrenching and beautiful. And very different from everything else in his catalogue.
EDIT: oh totally forgot (ADHD and 5am 😅) to say something! As for the ending of How To Be Me, if you want to hear more about that, do yourself a favour and react to the following in order of release: Freckled Angels -> Suic!de -> For Joe. It makes the last performance extra special 🖤
Everything here. I agree. Crutch is sublime.
Hi Liya! I'm back for some more Ren and now CHINCHILLA! Woot! Can't wait to see your new vid premiering in a couple days! Sending lots of positive energy and grateful vibes! 🙏🏼
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Love to hear professional opinions on Ren's songs, the way you pick up the theme of the song with a change of tone or pitch is amazing! Let it be is a dedication to his friend Joe Hughes who committed suicide some years back, his songs Freckled Angels, Suicide and For Joe are all tributes to his friend, also as a singer I think you'd like his 2 collabs with an artist called Eden; Humble and Ocean.
My fav's are Ready for you, Heretic, Diazapam, Fire, Seven Sins and Losing it. Looking forward to more reactions!
Ren and Chinchilla also have 2 busking videos together. Their One Dance/Drunk In Love (Drake/Beyonce cover) is on Ren's channel (I'm pretty sure) and their Sexual Healing busting busking video is on Chinchilla's channel (I could have that backwards.)
👆 this! They are so good! 💜
Glad to see you did both songs! Quite the treat! "Fred Mashup" & "Back on 74'" are also amazing songs by Ren.
How To Be Me is my favorite duet between these two.
Ren Hi Ren hit my hard when i was dealing with major health issues myself. That guy got me thru more than he would ever know. Love that you get to experience him.
You say the same thing as so many. Hundreds and hundreds of thousands have been changed, saved, by Ren, especially Hi Ren!! His man absolutely changed my world!
Good to see a knowledgeable musician seeing the technical aspects of what they react to.
Now to see him in a Band setting... Englishman in New York, Back on 74/Message in a bottle retake, or Especially!!!!
I Shot the Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop (that particular version!)
The band’s is called “The Big Push” is band that is several individuals who busked in Brighton, UK. The do wonderful covers and mashups mostly live on the streets of Brighton but a few music videos and a live concert in venue on The Big Push RUclips channel. You have probably noticed by not Ren chooses collaborators that he can be creatively collaborate with but obviously talented themselves wether musicians including singers, directors of photography, cameramen, extras, or other production staff as needed and which his budget allows.
So glad I found your channel, you're great. Just like you said the emotions in the Chalk Outlines part is unbelievable, just staring into each others eyes and executing that song perfectly. I saw some interview with Chinchilla where she said he's her artistic twin or something along those lines, and how she was terrified but Ren made her comfortable busking when they did the street performances, which she said she enjoyed more than playing shows. They have such a magical connection musically.
I’m enjoying your reactions because you really know about singing and songwriting!! I’ve been listening to REN’s music over and over. The only other artists that I’ve really gotten into like that were the Beatles when I was younger. Keep up the good work- by the way you have a great voice!
When Chinchilla and Ren sing together about these songs, they're 100% devoted with all the passion to their messages because they both relate with the topic literally so their sincerity is genuine
This rendition of Chalk Outlines is the best version of them all
More Ren songs for you to react to:
> "Humble" and "Ocean", both with Eden Nash
> "Dominoes" and "Suicide", both will pull your hearts strings to the fullest
> "Money Game" trilogy
> "Back on 74/Message In A Bottle", "An Englishman In New York", "Bongo Bong"; all covers, the last 2 with his band The Big Push
Those are great recommendations!
Both of these songs are so painfully beautiful! Great reaction!
Your reactions are very special and so professional, perfect. And Wow two of the best songs ever in one reaction! Chinchilla's first busking experience in the streets of Brighton UK, doing "One Dance/Drunk In Love (Drake/Beyonce cover) " is beyond special and so natural and raw.
That's some heavy stuff doing those 2 songs back to back 😂 I totally get what you mean with the hard hitting, clever lines that pull on the old heart strings. Ren has inspired me to get better at singing but my guitar skills don't match his. In Scotland he's still not that well known but it's amazing how he's globally getting noticed.
Love your Reaction video's! Loved that you did them back to back. The song Suic!de from Ren is also an amazing and sad song. It's a song talking about his experience with that subject. Also the Moneygame trillogy is AMAZING. Love love love love to see more!
Utterly love your reaction! Also, it's a real treat when you sing!!
awh, thank you!
❤ Thanks for another great reaction! You pointed out some little details in their vocal choices that were new to me. Much appreciated!
I love how Ren and Chinchilla compliment each other but also go toe to toe at points. ‘How To Be Me’ get me crying every time. I’d like to see you react to his fun songs ‘What You Want’ and ‘fisher rap/loosing it’. Also to cry with yo watching ‘sick boi’ or be creeped out by ‘animal flow’
I just love "Power," one of his earlier songs, as a fun song, even though the topics can be pretty heavy.
Still fun. 😁
Another great Ren reaction from you, really enjoyed the back to back thing as well. You didn't keep us waiting :) Good luck with your next music drops too, I will definitely give them a listen to :)
Oh and something a bit different from Ren would be a cover called Back on 74 / Message in a bottle. Very well put together and sounds SO good.
Great video. Another song that showcases Ren's talent along with Sam Thompkins is Blind Eyed, the MC version.
I love watching reactions to this most powerful song by someone who obviously completely gets how incredible this is and how supremely talented they are. The ' I can't breath ' part the second time round blows my mind and is pure passion and heart and soul and tragedy. Wonderful reaction ❤
Great great reaction! I love love love you wearing your emotions on your sleeve! You are brilliant dear! I really hope you dive down the Ren rabbit hole more!!! His vocals are brilliant. You have no idea. I’m not gonna retype all of the songs you shoukd do. I’ve seen there have been great reactions but I can’t wait to see you do “Back in 74” or Ren and Sam Thonkins “Earned it/Mans World/Falling”. Your socks will be blown off! Keep em coming beautiful you! Thanks again!!
2 Reactions in one video?! You spoil us!!! Thank you!! The end of how to be me touches on his friend who unalived himself. I highly recommend For Joe (the live performance)
They're exquisite together 👌 A master performance by Chinchilla is her 'Fingers' Live video...unbelievably good 🔥
Hehe nice selfmade Top you got there. Bit of Punk but Girly :D
You did it again, but this time two heavy songs in one 😳The first time i heared Chalk Outlines i got tears all over. Not rly because of the Lyrics but because of the Performance (now that i write that you said exactly the same thing :D ). Second song took me a while to get used to but its astoundingly beautiful!
PS. as it seems you're on the dark Route: next could be "For Joe" (thats his Friend he sings about in how to be me) and Fred again mashup
These are both absolutely beautiful songs, but how to be me is probably my favorite. I just personally resonate with it more. We have all forgotten how to be ourselves at some point 😊💜💜 I would also recommend rens "fred again mashup" for some really nice vocals. Live and one take as well 💜
Great reaction Liya!
The fusion of these two incredible artists can create wonderful works. There are strong and poetic phrases, I think you should give it another review. It is difficult to be in the music and the lyrics.
Ren knows how to take advantage of his voice and Chinchilla makes your hair stand on end with those high notes.
They both perform fabulously well; their facial expressions, their body language...
Thanks for reacting.
Lovely reaction. They're both magical, and together they're just something else.
By the way, if you want to listen to something that won't make you cry, try his Love Music series, pts 1-4. Just sheer joy in music, and I think you'll love them
If you want to hear him rap-rap, try "The Hunger" or "Genesis"
And if you want something else with a message that will resonate with you, try "Dominoes" , or the Money Game series
Love the reaction!!! Ren is otherworldly to be totally honest. Mix in Chinchilla, a cocktail that is thoroughly intoxicating in the best possible way. WOW!
That smile you have is all of ours. How good?! ❤❤❤ also really love that you flagged another artist for us all, that was really lovely
Treat yourself to Ren in an upbeat fantastic, beautiful collaboration on a cover of Bongo Bong with him in The Big Push.
Great video!!! Thanks for doing these amazing songs together.
Awesome Ren Reaction! I look forward to your music video!!
Lovely to see you "feel it." The way I and so many others do. Keep going and I for sure, will keep watching.
just another great reaction. love your vibe love your enthusiasm and love your comments. honesty and thoughtful. some of the reactions to Ren offer nothing but generic responses so its really nice to see someone become a fan and just react with insights and opinions, and the fact you know Chinchilla...very impressed lol (Fingers Live if you havent seen it already). thank you for your reaction and thank you for the 2fer1 !!!
thank you !!
A two for one! Love it. Keep going with Ren you'll be amazed by his talent.
You'll hear talk of beds in a few of Ren's songs. Beds have played a large role in Ren's life. Particularly since he was bedridden for the best part of 7 years!
WOOHOO!! Two for one! Great reaction. You pick up on so much ❤ I love when Ren sings, "Where is my God, where are are you" with such passion! Looking forward to more!! 🎉
Chinchilla's live performance of 1:5 absolutely blew my head off.
Thank you for reacting to Ren and chinchilla they are my favourite artist ❤❤ and I also love your music and your voice is amazing ❤❤
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“for Joe” and “suicide” jump to mind after this as these two are so emotional as well. But maybe that’s too much emotion. If these bring tears to your eyes those definitely will.
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Loving your honest response. You should check out the 2 busking video's they've done together. ❤❤
Feels like I've been waiting forever for this reaction to drop. Great work, I really enjoyed it!
I dig your Ren reactions. I'm a Die hard renegade. I love that you did these two songs in the same reaction. Its a first for me I love it! Keep rocking thEse two.artistsl!
The back story of how to be me is brutal. Part of the whole "Freckled Angels" story line.
You are going to cry that kinda what happens with Ren. It hits you in feels.
Glad you are doing this.
Totally check out the official video for Sick Boi when it back up.
Add ‘ready for you’ to the list, when a lot of people listen they say it’s their favourite ren song (me included)
These two are so damn good together! Great Reaction!
Ren and Sam Tompkins Earned it/Man's world 😊 awesome reaction ✌️
1 last comment.... There is a collab with Prof and Ren dropping on Friday, July 12, on Prof's channel, and it's called Pain Salesman. Ren has also announced he will be releasing the first single off of his new upcoming album (the album is titled Slaughterhouse) on August 15. This new album should have one or two new collabs between Ren and Chinchilla on it but he hasn't given us any info on the song that's being released August 15 except the release date and that it is off the upcoming album.
I enjoyed watching these tracks with you again, it's clear you get it!
Subbed in the hope you will see more!
Their voices are like superstar butter, he's got that salted sugar butter with the grit and she's got that unsalted melted smooth sugar butter but she can also bring the grit when she wants and he brings the smoothie mixer too at times and how they place it all is alien level perfection of artistry
The last part of "How to be me" is about his close friend Joe, who late one night called Ren saying his goodbyes and he was about to jump from a bridge. Ren ran there as fast as he could, but once he got there, there was no sign of Joe. They searched high and low for Joe's body but he was never found. There are several other songs about Joe as well such as "Freckled Angel" (whole album was a fund raiser for Joe's family and to the people who searched high & low for Joe's body) "Su!c!de" & "For Joe"
Ren said chinchilla is like his counterpart. Like his sister in music I’d say. They work so hard. They make beautiful music together! Beautiful music solo as well. Absolutely music together. You should check out there busking video together! It was chinchillas first street performance! It’s absolutely amazing!
I love your Ren reactions. I even watched one of your videos. It was great! ❤
💙💕Really great reaction and a good idea to do these two live songs together
Love their busking One Dance Drunk in Love cover
Also love Back on 74 message in a bottle retake Ren singing with different people!
Awesome reaction! Thank you so much for the Hozier recommendation. What a great song. I don't know how I missed this. I absolutely love the live Kilkenny version.
If u wanna see Chinchilla do her own thing, u should watch Chinchilla - Fingers (live for HungerTV), her and ren are so fuckin talented
I came here for ur Ren reaction & checked out some of ur music... I really liked what I heard, & I just wanted to let u know that, & to keep pushing... I'm excited to hear ur new drop!
awh, thank you so much !!!
Have to listen to For Joe. This song was also about his friend Joe, along with the song Freckled angels and Suicide. Those are all songs you need to listen to
Okay. Now it's time to break into Ren's band, The Big Push. Bongo Bong is a great, just up beat cover. I Shot the Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop is a masterpiece.
Then some Ren and Sam Thompkins busking is in order!
Great shout on Hozier 👌that album is amazing and his song topics and his relatively unknown guest vocalists add a different quality.
Can I suggest the live "Music Crowns" version of Blind Eyed performed my Ren and Sam Tompkins
Great! Thank you! 💙
Those rounds were impeccable! 😍
You cant miss "fred again" mash up and TROUBLES ACOUSTIC! Along with busking with sam are the greatest "singing ren"
Troubles acoustic will give you a fairly literal account of his Lyme disease and context for his less direct songs. Do It‼️
They’ve done their videos as live continuous takes, which means they were starting at each other like that for a very long time 😂😂
You can just see the joy on your face while reacting. I really love your reactions and can't wait to see more. Ren is my favorite artist and coupled with your perspective it's a perfect match.
Love you, Liya❤
Ren - Sick Boi His struggle with his health and battle with the health services
Every song from Ren you listened were one take live !
Back on74, his former band: Wade in the Water (the one with12 million views) and I Shot the Sheriff (the one with13million views) Also for something completely different, Seven Sins, Lost All Faith, Sick Boi 2
Great reaction Liya . You're gonna be successful.
You’ll like Ren he is fantastic
Back again, love your reaction’s. Ren has over 200 up loads on you tube.
I'm only halfway through your reaction and when you were talking about them together musically beautiful... I am on the edge of my seat excited for you to see How to Be Me. ❤
Love this! Thank you 🙏🏻
Love your insightful reactions Liya!
Every time i hear "how to be me" i get emotional, for someone that almost gave up the fight too, conecting with this in those songs help me a lot to process all this hard feeling
And, also... Hozier is my religion, loved that you sugest it
Great reaction! You have an incredible voice ! The reason i love those 2 is because they're doing what very few are... Writing their own lyrics and carrying a true message and being creative with it. How can anyone can hope to stand out or be 'great' if they're following industry formulas. Love your passion will be following your work ❤
Hi Liya,
It's my first time on your channel, and I enjoyed your reaction to chalk outlines.
I saw the word UGHH written on your vest top and immediately thought of my favourite rock band, THE WARNING.
I hope you enjoy rock as these 3 sisters from Mexico that form the band are phenomenal . They are Dany(24), Pau(22),and Ale(19) and have been a band that has just celebrated their 10th anniversary.
They started their journey by uploading a cover video of Enter sandman that now has in excess of 25M views. They then recorded their version for Metallica's Blacklist album in 2021 with Alessia Cara.
They have just played a European tour of 19 shows, and every show was sold out.
The Warning will be opening for Evanescence and Halestorm in October in Canada. They have already opened for mega rock bands such as The Foo Fighters, Guns and Roses, Muse, and The Killers, to name a few.
For a 3 piece band that write their own music, plays their own instruments and kills it every time they perform live. Live is their superpower. Believe me, I am from Liverpool, England, and flew to Texas in 2022 to see them play live and were phenomenal. 11 shows later, I will see them in my hometown in Liverpool, England, on the 24th of July and fly to Dublin, Ireland, the next day for my 13th show.
Even if Rock is not your thing, you will fall in love with these young ladies. Their music will change your opinion.
For an introductory song, may I suggest 'Choke' the MV or their live performance at the Teatro Metropolitan theatre cdmx recorded August 2022.
Automatic Sun on MTV push.
Hell you call a dream live at the Pepsi centre.
I really think The Warning Army (TWA) would enjoy your reactions. We are a crazy and loyal fan base that stretches over the world and consumes ALL The Warning reactions. You will not be disappointed. Guaranteed. I have subscribed with the hope of you reacting to The Warning, and I am sure there will be 1000's more. Thanks, Liya. TWA supports those who support The Warning and with over 60 original songs and not a single bad one amongst them. You will be blown away. ❤🤟⚡️
You have been Warned 😁
Ps. UGHH is a title of one of their songs.
They actually did together Sexual Healing (Marvin Gaye) , live performance as well.... but obviously with a totally different fun very happy nice vibe where both shine with their voices...
Peace ✌️
Love you reations..so happy you just went into the second song by them ❤