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Waiting for payday tomorrow and I'll be donating. He deserves any help we can give,he has given us so much. Good luck in Canada for a good recovery Ren 💗
It is that, also she went for a mate that was like her father, battered wife syndrome as well. As well as the foster system not allowing anyone to be able to get out, like you said the cycle contiues. Violet found Stevie and he was exactly like her father
I also think there is a subtle story that Jenny is a prostitute, 14yr olds don't wear heels, it's set at night, she's walked the streets a thousand times before and wants to escape
@@baobhansith5522 yes, I think so too. What 14 year olds know the streets, walk them late at night a thousand times, in high heel shoes and want to escape. People don’t pick up on this often, I think they are thrown off because Screech calls her a lady. But, I’m thinking he said lady because she seemed older than 14 years old as she probably would living a rough life, prostitute clothing, heels and probably a lot of makeup.
Violet's tale happened in 2005(two zero zero five). Jenny inherited her mother's silence. Screech inherited his father's violence. Their story happened 14 years later in 2019. An interesting bit is that Screech tries to knock on his friend Patrick's door he wasn't there then he calls his girlfriend who says she was busy. That's because Patrick was there and they were seeing each other behind Screech's back. The whole thing is a story about how history repeats especially in poorer areas. He is a brilliant storyteller. He describes his genre as "Bardcore" which I think is perfect. He's a modern day minstrel or bard...
Minstrel is the word I keep coming up with in my head. Playing 3 different styles for each track, all from wildly different time periods is mind blowing. The most talented musician I've seen...maybe in my entire life. It's crazy for one person to be so good at so many different things.
The one thing that keeps going over and over in my head why is Jenny walking the streets of London at night in high heel shoes remember she's a 14 year old girl was Jenny having to sell herself to survive if so then this is even more tragic
Only, those sounds are old Hollywood movie devices to indicate movement in time, or a dream sequence. They used a harp which added an ethereal quality. Ren used it well on his guitar, but it’s as old as “Talkies”.
@@jeffstumpf9129 "Old as...", yes. When is the last time you've heard a musician use them in a track though? That's the genius part, reviving a musical device from that long ago. 🤘
Ren probably didn’t know that. He writes what he feels and he completely defies all genres. Mixing classical guitar with rap, storytelling genius unheard of since Eminem released Stan. He also plays rock music, reggae, raps like a boss, and makes his own beats. The guy has everything. The only thing I think his rap stuff is missing are doubles/triples and homophones. He uses a phrase in Genesis which could be counted as a whole sentence homophone with: Pupils dilate in the dark, People die late in the dark. Maybe he is concentrating more on storytelling and the whole song being a double or triple, rather than single lines. He is definitely special, unique and a musical genius.
Yes. Ren IS the Modern Bard. A totally immersive Story-Teller who's skills bring us right with him into the frame. He's not just a multi-talented artist, but also a powerful Social Commentator. We go on a journey with him, not as bystanders, but a 'Witnesses!' As one viewer put it; " I kept wanting to press pause and run to dial 911!" And, Maestro that he is, he leaves the Twist In The Tail right until the very last line. " He takes us on a Rollercoaster ride ending 'Smack!' into a Brick Wall!" His messaging is multi-layered. He's saying; we know the pathways the lead innocents like Jenny, Screech and Violet into becoming victims and/or perpetrators. Why aren't we doing more to stop this?! He's also saying / asking; Are we so habituated to violence now that we just murmur empty platitudes like; "Isn't that such a shame..." and then flick/ click away to the next 20 second sound bite on the News, or to something 'more entertaining'. YES - MAINSTEREAM NEEDS TO WAKE UP TO REN. NETFLIX needs to fling a couple hundred $ million at him and then leave him to create - with complete Artistic Independence. { I mean... $150 Mill to the Sussex's!?! For WHAT? } Compared to this level of Genius. His talent is simply jaw-dropping. # Just look at Ren's recently dropped 'Murderer'. { So many people are concrete thinkers, so simplistic and literal. They don't GET what he's saying! } Quite apart from Ren having the uber-level talent to be able to step into just about ANY Genre and turn it into a Master Class! >> LISTEN to the LYRICS. AGAIN - He's posing the Question AND providing the Answer. "What Makes a MURDERER?" He says; I was born F'd UP, a Drug Addicted Newborn, my life from childhood was messed up with fighting and mental illness, and look how I turned out! A psychopath who manipulates others with threats and violence, has no boundaries, will F your mother AND your daughter if given the chance, a short-trigger temper, and and absolutely no qualms about randomly killing just because he can.
My kids absolutely hate that I have this trilogy on repeat.. he tells this story so well and it captures the audience more than most movies and such.. it’s amazing and he has a genius mind
You nailed the story brother. Jenny and Screech orphaned. Jenny takes the traits of Violet, (Silence etc), Screech takes on his fathers traits, (violence). Bardcore at it's finest!!
To this date ”Hi Ren” got 15M views and this one got 2M. We’re getting there. Ren is a story-telling genious and his one take productions with only him, his guitar and Sam as camera man are IMMACULATE!
On the subtitles, at the very first few seconds, it shows this: In morte, ut in vita, numquam partiemur. Crevimus ad vocem eiusdem cordis Translation: In death, as in life, we shall never part. We have grown to the voice of the same heart
No matter how many times I see this it blows me away..There are so many kids in the UK that are just like Screech.. even down to how he speaks.. everything. Ren totally nailed the temp of them. ☮️🇬🇧
18:24 interesting you thought "sirens" - it's filmed in Brighton, by the seaside. Those are seagulls. Yes, it's live. And somehow, that interruption enhances the ghastly silence that follows Violet's violence.
You are the first person I have seen pick up on his use of the acustics of the stairwell and hallways. Really enjoy the depth of your reactions, breakdowns and interviews.
It's also an interesting touch that violet is the colour of bruised skin and the girl who was beaten and bruised her entire life is called Violet. That may not have been intentional but given the rest of Ren's music....I wouldn't be surprised if he had thought that through too.
The genius and beauty of Ren's performances is that it is IMPOSSIBLE to know what to expect. These tales are a visceral, mind-boggling punch right in the head, heart, and soul 🤯 💔 Absolute storytelling brilliance!
There is an earlier (how he released this to his followers in Bristol) version of this with him performing these songs on the street. It is filmed from in the crowd and in 360 degrees so you can watch Ren or focus on watching the crowd. The first two sections were released a few years before Violets tale so this is his local release of violets tale. It has a different feel to it but you can still see the story even without him acting it out as he does in the official video. It is quite literally performed in an alley to anyone who saw a flyer and chose to come. You can see how popular Jenny and Screech’s tale is by how well the audience sings Screech’s lines.
One point I have only seen conveyed in these comments on any other reaction video is what Jenny does. She's a 14 year old girl, that walks the streets of London for 1000 times, in high heels... Her age is hidden during her tale, presented as a young woman, but then you understand she's Screech's age, 14 year old girl... the amount of layers you can thought through this trilogy is mesmerising. Found out I was not the only one catching this subliminal character arch. Thank you for your reaction, the rhyme breakdown is great, loved the poetry. Cheers from Portugal!
He’s putting out another song tonight. He’s in Canada getting treatment for his Lyme disease & will be there for 6 months. He pre recorded some music to put out while he’s there. I hope he keeps blowing up too. He totally deserves it. I hope his health returns so he can continue to make awesome music!
I think one really impressive thing, is that even in his a capella /unaccompanied rap section in Violets tale, Ren stays on beat. All throughout until he picks up the guitar again... That's why the flow never stops. Really got me the first time I heard it!
You are the first reactor that thought what i did at the beginning of Warren G and Nate Dogg "Regulators"! Good catch. I'm sure he was influenced by them along with all of the other people that influenced him, i don't think it was on purpose but could be wrong because Ren is so smart and intentional about his work but the first time i heard this song all I could think was "Regulators, mount up!" Lol. I think we are showing our age a bit with that reference but oh well! Love your reactions! Love your music! Wish I could understand your native language but I'm from America and only speak English and understand a small amount of Spanish and French/Canadian French (Canadian French is a little different, i live a few hours from the border of New Hampshire and Canada). But i can appreciate the music and the emotions without understanding what you are saying. Keep up the great work on both the reactions and the original music! You are great and it's great that you are such a fan of Ren like a bunch of us and want him to succeed so much! It's refreshing to see a community of people on a social media platform lift each other up. I stayed away from social media a lot because of all the negativity and the trolls but with Ren I've found a bunch of reaction channels and other artists that are trying to help each other out and spread a message. It's refreshing! ❤️❤️❤️
He tells the stories and the filming of the stories are done so well i found myself looking for the bodies laying on the ground. The saddest thing about this is the fact each of these things are happening in every town, city, and country at this very moment and the cycle continues
This is what a real life Bard looks like in 2023. (I wrote this comment during Jenny's tale and then you said the same thing at the end. I guess that's what I get for commenting before watching the whole vid.) Bro, you had me rolling with that "teen wolf" line. I'm sleep.
Man.. THANK YOU!!! I'm very new to Ren and I've been watching several reactions to his music, saw your first reaction to "Hi Ren" and loved it and came to check this one too and on your first pause you hit the nail on the head... The first time I hear "Jenny's Tale" I felt I had heard that rhythm before but I couldn't remember what it was... I went back over and over again to see if I could remember why it was so familiar... I even called my wife to see if she recognized it, no luck... I read several comments on different videos to see if anyone mentioned it and nothing... And then I came here and you are absolutely correct, it's "Regulate"!!! It's a bit faster tempo on the music but the similarity is there!! Thank you so much... it was driving me nuts! (Subscribed)
When I first watched first 2 parts a year ago or so, I thought amazing crime story, amazing single shot video, amazing song and performance, amazing live audio, so much emotion that is grabbing you etc. But the 3rd part (in which he improved more than I thought possible) not only adds a twist ending but also makes a very strong social commentary about the cycle of violence and poverty, which makes it so deep. Jenny behaving just like his mother being silent, and Screech being prone to violence just like his father (or like most boys growing in similar situations). Really amazing, I think the feelings I had are similar to the ones when I watched Fight Club the first time.
@@michaelschlageter8381 Hey I remembered an oldie by Chris De Burgh, very nice storytelling too, I always liked this one: ruclips.net/video/DnaUvPoiTfQ/видео.html
@@nondetection8882 hey thanks.... I know this one. The whole CD is great... Cool it seems we have the same taste in music...l likewise like books with twists in the plot... But they are somehow rare...
He couldve renamed this whole trilogy once all put together like this and call it History repeats itself! There are endless layers to this whole story that point this out! And the more I watch it the more I find. I wish I had this the same way you got to experience it as Ren released each one! Because that plot twist wouldve been more epic if thats even possible lol Hes a genius
I made my dad watch this. He said it reminded him of a Brit Band in the 80s called "Squeeze" I think my dad nailed it tbh n he's not a music person at all, it just reminded him of what he listened too back in the day
You're absolutely spot on with the story! This is why I love Ren so much, hard hitting storytelling and pure raw emotion. When he was younger and busking he was actually discovered and signed by Sonys record label. Pretty much around the same time he found out about his auto immunity/Lyme Disease and became bed bound. Sony dropped him like a hat because if this before they even gave him a chance to show his potential. I bet they're kicking themselves now cause they missed out on such an amazing talent
I’ve just stumbled upon this young man. He’s clearly used to busking. His raw reality takes the gloss of music industry’s censorship away and puts it to shame. I’m really glad this found me this morning. Ren has brought back theatre in his work. And the camera person must be his best mate or someone. They work too well together not to be. I applaud them both. Absolutely stunning. It’s about time someone had a mind that forces the pulse to move 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
This reminds me of a modern day Canterbury Tales individual stories that become intertwined; medieval bardlike, but modern day genius. The stories are totally believeable and makes one think; sad but refreshing all the same. A song that makes you think is long remembered. God Bless Ren for forcing us to not ignore real tragedy. 🙏🏻🇺🇸🇬🇧
So glad you've reacted to this. Ren is a musical and lyrical genius!!! Just to note, Violet's Tale was written/released over 2 years after Jenny and Screech's Tales!!! 🏴
@@nondetection8882 I just read your comment on viewing/hearing the first 2 vids sometime ago. You're so right! I wish I'd seen him busking in Brighton as it's not far from me!!!
I just love watching people reacting to Ren just to feel this connection he allows between people. Like I'm watching you watching this and feeling the things I've felt watching it, and it makes me resonate with people from all around the world who find this wonderful artist and just let his art make them *feel* things. This is amazing. This is the most amazing performer I've ever seen hands down, and I feel so blessed finding him when he just starts his journey to people's hearts.
So glad u finally had time to cover this Gem 💎 and keep pushing REN Vids❤Ant. Even after a hundred times rehearing this song, it still leaves me heartbroken 💔 every.single.time. What an amazing work of Art. REN deserves every ounce (kg or gr where I‘m from) of appraisal. Pure Genius and once a Gen Artist! And Sams vids are just pure 🔥 Btw: love your Podcasts…LeeN was fire, Cliff is next on my List…your work is much much appreciated m8❤.
Did you see how Krizz Kalico hollered @ Ren? I was so fkn stoked to see K. Kal guesting on Black Pegasus, then they reacted to "Sick Boi", & K. Kal fkn loved it, as we all do, but I was especially thrilled to see an artist I've been listening to since back when K. Kal & Tech N9ne 1st started coming up together showing respect to an artist I just found a few wks ago & instantly dug. When K. Kal said it would be sick to do a piece w/Ren, I was like a kid @ Christmas, &, if that day does indeed come, I'll prob celebrate big!! Thanks for continuing to show this amazing artist so much love & also helping to invite more ppl to his party bc dude does deserve it, talent just oozes from his pores, & you deserve views & props too, my dude, always being real & respectful to the artists that you share w/us. Thank you, truly. ✌❤🌞
I've been trying to decide whether to watch his tale alone or watching a reaction. I saw your reaction to Hi Ren and think I might need you to guide my way if there is much rap (sometimes hard to pick up what exactly is being said---I listen slower than rappers speak). I chose you to go with you on this journey with and so glad I did. I think he must have been a court jester/minstrel in a previous life. Maybe even Shakespeare.
All these stories lyrics poems are held together with thumbtacks and nails and sticky tape and they meld together and tear apart. Like a symphony of real life snapshots. Great work from you👏👍
I’ve watched the tales about a dozen times. It’s been filmed well, but at least Violets Tale was not done all in one go. He starts the song on the bed, wearing socks. Ends in the street without them. There’s many pauses and turns where the video could be cut, that’s how he ends up at the exact right place at the exact right time. It doesn’t take away from it at all. planning and production are skills too.
I believe while his Lyme Disease was misdiagnosed for 7yrs- Ren was very I’ll and was being told it was all in his head - he developed stress psychosis. For me Hi Ren is about self doubt the dark and light in each of us and accepting yourself strength and weakness. It can addy mental health, addiction and many other struggles. I really enjoy following you reactions. You always give me a new perspective and something to reflect on. ❤
Hi Anthony, I’m not really sure where to start but I just wanted to say that out of all the reactions I have seen to Ren and this trilogy, yours by far is the most honest and thoughtful, what I’m basically trying to say is that it just shows so much of how much of a good person you are, and as such I now have a favourite channel and will be going back through your back catalog of reactions, thank you from the bottom of my heart for you being you. ✌🏻❤️positivity 🇬🇧
what fucked me up most after like the 15th listen now, Jenny and Violet chose silence, Screech and Stevie chose violence. And although we dont know what happens to stevie (the baaaastard), the fact that each of the partys died shows how both solely silence and violence wont lead to a happy end. love the many details and consistencys he spred throughout this whole masterpiece
Big Ben is the clock at Westminster. Recently it's been out of action having repairs. It's actually really interesting how they were maintaining it and it's balance. They used penny coins superglue in the relevant places but they realised it needed a full refurb.
Ren is a master of method acting. He even created an artwork, mixing realty and fantasy in an experimental way, he got so much backlash pushing the boundaries of art, he staged his phone being stolen by Screech, the character from this story. He then filmed his journey throughout a week. His fans thought it was real. You need to check that out! He is amazing on so many levels. He has allows his soul to be expressed freely. He is a role model. He is light. Music, acting, poetry and message united to help tell true stories. Taboo is brought to the surface and faced honestly. The broken and poor, the ignored. The ridiculed. The excluded. He is dedicated. He has master of timing, he's an insane rapper and lyrisist. Listen to Hunger and his Fisher Retake - the flows and double time are insane. He touches my soul, thats for sure.
He is the storyteller for all generations. He should be on everyones radar. Big love to Ren in Canada. Look at you go son. So so so so so much love. Admiration. No-one is immune, no genre, no generation. No-one. If you don't/can't relate and love you are not of this planet
Came for the reaction, stayed for your amazing ability to pick up the details. Thank you, a lot! When I found Ren 5 months ago I was deeply suicidal, and I'm obviously still here. Music like this, people who get together to get memorized and not only entertained by it, makes me wanna stay here for just a little bit more. You've gotten yourself a new subscriber. Dunno if to congratulate you or to say I'm sorry... 😸 xoxo From STHLM, Sweden
Ren is not just creative, he is meaningful. And also he is impressive. I hardly remember who was the last time I heard (or saw) that could combine these both rare qualities. Being meaningful and impressive.
Its the small details that make these tales so clever… the police officer had served his purpose in the story when he shot Screech but Ren brings him back to tie up Screech’s tale when he says “an officer shaken by the boy that he claimed”. He didn’t need to mention that or the officer again but he brings him up when he says “Screech and poor Jenny laying one street apart” as if to tell us the situation that remains at the end of the two lives and the one remaining survivor in the story…. The details are the genius.
Ren has been sick for nearly a decade with Lyme disease and an auto immune disease.He's been pumped with drugs and is now receiving treatment in Canada which he has a gofundme for as he's had to turn down Sony offering him a deal back in 2016. He's one of the most prolific and genius musicians of this age. Superb and I'm so glad that he's now getting the recognition he deserves. Not that he wants the signings and stuff. He just wants his music out there and he's done it! Thank you for sharing your reactions x
After all the reactions I've seen of Ren yours is by far the most accurately described. Been down the rabbit hole with Ren for a couple of years, his band The Big Push (sadly split up now) are amazing too.
Jenny became like her mother a woman that freezes in silent instead of fleeing or fighting. Screech became his father a loud and violent unhinged piece of work. History repeats.
Hi from the UK 🇬🇧 😊. I want to thank you personally from myself and the other reaction channels for your help in promoting independent artists in general. ❤I can only speak for myself but you are the most amazing people and I hope you are enriched in every way possible in life. Bless you all and I for one love you all. From little old me ❤
You might of missed this brilliant lyric set in Jenny's Tale.. describing freezing/frozen Jenny freezes, statue like A lady shaped stalactite Fear like liquid nitrogen in the dark night She tried to find strength to move But stayed as still as a Statue in high heeled shoes
I would also recommend you check out Ren's collaborations with Chinchilla, "Chalk Outlines," "How to Be Me," as well as their busking sessions in Brighton. As for "Chalk Outlines," it is one of my favorite songs right now; it is beautiful yet sad. I get emotional whenever I watch this video or hear this song because it describes my daily struggle over the past 25+ years. Ren has been able to express through his songs what I have been unsuccessfully trying to communicate to others regarding my mental and emotional state. Looking forward to more Ren reactions from you. God bless.
I’m recently introduced to Ren’s genius. Brilliance personified. Your reaction and breakdown of his work is awesome. !!✨✨Thankyou, ✨✨Thank you✨✨ Thankyou. ✨✨
Bruh...first thing...nice analysis. Appreciate the honest assessment, especially pertaining to his talent needing to be discussed and diffused throughout mainstream. On the mark. The esoteric nature and style is without a doubt hinderance towards that goal but the reality is his music is meant for those with more...discriminating taste. Well done on showcasing this.
Great reaction dude! Love that you're about the music and pushing the artist behind it! If you wanna see Ren rap like a madman, you should definitely check out his "Right here, right now retake" or "Losing it FISHER rap retake". Trust me, it's worth it ;-)
This is one of my favorite reactions by you. And you are so right, I would not have found Ren if it hadn't been for the reactions to Hi Ren being posted. So thankful to you and other reactors for bringing this caliber of talent to the light and pushing it out to everyone. I've been borderline obsessed with Ren since hearing him for the first time. And yes, he can rap! He has several straight rap songs as well. Thanks for this one!
This was, as usual, a very enjoyable reaction and analysis. This trilogy was another example of Ren's genius and a master's class in storytelling. It has been likened to a Shakespearean tragedy. I would also recommend you check out Ren's collaborations with Chinchilla, "Chalk Outlines," "How to Be Me," and their busking sessions in Brighton. As for "Chalk Outlines," it is one of my favorite songs right now; it is beautiful yet sad. Looking forward to more Ren reactions from you. God bless.
Something im not seeing commented on, when he says they have to turn back time he picks that chord the whole way up the guitar, but after " Violet stays quiet" he does the same chord back down the guitar. The first time was him playing the guitar turning back time the 2nd was him bringing it back to "now", i thought that was genius 😅
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I’m late on this, only found out today
He’s dropping a new song tomorrow: 7:30pm UK Time!
Yeah, couldn't help much, but I sent a fiver. We NEED this man healthy again.
Waiting for payday tomorrow and I'll be donating. He deserves any help we can give,he has given us so much. Good luck in Canada for a good recovery Ren 💗
Thank you for putting this comment on a pin. I don't know ren outside of this screen but I appreciate
As a fellow sufferer of an autoimmune disease I have donated. Thank you for flagging this up.
In Violets Tale, the way he uses the architecture/ acoustics to get sound effects- blows my mind. The videographer-WOW.
Jenny was a lot like her mother, frozen. Screech was like his father, violent. The cycle continued. Brilliant storyteller, Ren is amazing!
Took me a few listens to spot that, this has so many levels, absolute genius, I'm obsessed
It is that, also she went for a mate that was like her father, battered wife syndrome as well. As well as the foster system not allowing anyone to be able to get out, like you said the cycle contiues. Violet found Stevie and he was exactly like her father
I also think there is a subtle story that Jenny is a prostitute, 14yr olds don't wear heels, it's set at night, she's walked the streets a thousand times before and wants to escape
@@baobhansith5522 interesting never thought of this, but it fits
@@baobhansith5522 yes, I think so too. What 14 year olds know the streets, walk them late at night a thousand times, in high heel shoes and want to escape. People don’t pick up on this often, I think they are thrown off because Screech calls her a lady. But, I’m thinking he said lady because she seemed older than 14 years old as she probably would living a rough life, prostitute clothing, heels and probably a lot of makeup.
“Two twins are lying side by side…” they were born side by side AND they died side by side. Epic.
Violet's tale happened in 2005(two zero zero five). Jenny inherited her mother's silence. Screech inherited his father's violence. Their story happened 14 years later in 2019. An interesting bit is that Screech tries to knock on his friend Patrick's door he wasn't there then he calls his girlfriend who says she was busy. That's because Patrick was there and they were seeing each other behind Screech's back. The whole thing is a story about how history repeats especially in poorer areas. He is a brilliant storyteller. He describes his genre as "Bardcore" which I think is perfect. He's a modern day minstrel or bard...
Minstrel is the word I keep coming up with in my head. Playing 3 different styles for each track, all from wildly different time periods is mind blowing. The most talented musician I've seen...maybe in my entire life. It's crazy for one person to be so good at so many different things.
Wow Thanks for this !
The one thing that keeps going over and over in my head why is Jenny walking the streets of London at night in high heel shoes remember she's a 14 year old girl was Jenny having to sell herself to survive if so then this is even more tragic
‘Bardcore ’ is very apt.
I never thought about Patrick's reasons for not being there... good theory
This was filmed in Brighton by the sea. The seagulls do duty as sirens. Amazing.
14:32 "rewind sound" 18:40 "fast-forward sound" to the beginning of Violet's Tale. This man is a genius.
Only, those sounds are old Hollywood movie devices to indicate movement in time, or a dream sequence. They used a harp which added an ethereal quality. Ren used it well on his guitar, but it’s as old as “Talkies”.
@@jeffstumpf9129 "Old as...", yes. When is the last time you've heard a musician use them in a track though? That's the genius part, reviving a musical device from that long ago. 🤘
Ren probably didn’t know that. He writes what he feels and he completely defies all genres.
Mixing classical guitar with rap, storytelling genius unheard of since Eminem released Stan.
He also plays rock music, reggae, raps like a boss, and makes his own beats. The guy has everything.
The only thing I think his rap stuff is missing are doubles/triples and homophones. He uses a phrase in Genesis which could be counted as a whole sentence homophone with:
Pupils dilate in the dark,
People die late in the dark.
Maybe he is concentrating more on storytelling and the whole song being a double or triple, rather than single lines.
He is definitely special, unique and a musical genius.
I'm glad I wasn't the only one to catch that. No one else has mentioned it in all the reactions. It's the little details ❤
@@albamartinez4987 I've seen at least one reactor mention it. I think it was Chris Liepe.
Yes. Ren IS the Modern Bard. A totally immersive Story-Teller who's skills bring us right with him into the frame. He's not just a multi-talented artist, but also a powerful Social Commentator.
We go on a journey with him, not as bystanders, but a 'Witnesses!' As one viewer put it;
" I kept wanting to press pause and run to dial 911!" And, Maestro that he is, he leaves the Twist In The Tail right until the very last line. " He takes us on a Rollercoaster ride ending 'Smack!' into a Brick Wall!"
His messaging is multi-layered. He's saying; we know the pathways the lead innocents like Jenny, Screech and Violet into becoming victims and/or perpetrators. Why aren't we doing more to stop this?! He's also saying / asking; Are we so habituated to violence now that we just murmur empty platitudes like; "Isn't that such a shame..." and then flick/ click away to the next 20 second sound bite on the News, or to something 'more entertaining'.
YES - MAINSTEREAM NEEDS TO WAKE UP TO REN.
NETFLIX needs to fling a couple hundred $ million at him and then leave him to create - with complete Artistic Independence. { I mean... $150 Mill to the Sussex's!?! For WHAT? } Compared to this level of Genius. His talent is simply jaw-dropping.
# Just look at Ren's recently dropped 'Murderer'.
{ So many people are concrete thinkers, so simplistic and literal. They don't GET what he's saying! }
Quite apart from Ren having the uber-level talent to be able to step into just about ANY Genre and turn it into a Master Class! >> LISTEN to the LYRICS. AGAIN - He's posing the Question AND providing the Answer. "What Makes a MURDERER?"
He says; I was born F'd UP, a Drug Addicted Newborn, my life from childhood was messed up with fighting and mental illness, and look how I turned out! A psychopath who manipulates others with threats and violence, has no boundaries, will F your mother AND your daughter if given the chance, a short-trigger temper, and and absolutely no qualms about randomly killing just because he can.
My kids absolutely hate that I have this trilogy on repeat.. he tells this story so well and it captures the audience more than most movies and such.. it’s amazing and he has a genius mind
You nailed the story brother. Jenny and Screech orphaned. Jenny takes the traits of Violet, (Silence etc), Screech takes on his fathers traits, (violence).
Bardcore at it's finest!!
are there other bardcore musicians? or is that just a word people made up to describe Ren?
I think Ren himself came up with the term bardcore to describe his story type songs
To this date ”Hi Ren” got 15M views and this one got 2M. We’re getting there. Ren is a story-telling genious and his one take productions with only him, his guitar and Sam as camera man are IMMACULATE!
Rap, respect. Exactly what i was thinking..."we are watching Art unfold before our eyes, and you fucks talking about Teen Wolf man"
On the subtitles, at the very first few seconds, it shows this:
In morte, ut in vita, numquam partiemur. Crevimus ad vocem eiusdem cordis
Translation: In death, as in life, we shall never part. We have grown to the voice of the same heart
The boy is an absolute living legend man. Can't get enough.
No matter how many times I see this it blows me away..There are so many kids in the UK that are just like Screech.. even down to how he speaks.. everything. Ren totally nailed the temp of them.
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18:24 interesting you thought "sirens" - it's filmed in Brighton, by the seaside. Those are seagulls. Yes, it's live. And somehow, that interruption enhances the ghastly silence that follows Violet's violence.
100%
That line he sings up into the stairwell is so beautiful musically and so sad lyrically
I see this trilogy as a deep reflection onto how trauma, unhealed, echoes out through time, till it burns itself out.
eat sleep repeat, yep, its all bred down through the generations. It has to stop, but how?
Yes, I agree
You are the first person I have seen pick up on his use of the acustics of the stairwell and hallways. Really enjoy the depth of your reactions, breakdowns and interviews.
It's also an interesting touch that violet is the colour of bruised skin and the girl who was beaten and bruised her entire life is called Violet.
That may not have been intentional but given the rest of Ren's music....I wouldn't be surprised if he had thought that through too.
Only one letter missing for violent too..can’t be a coincidence..
The genius and beauty of Ren's performances is that it is IMPOSSIBLE to know what to expect. These tales are a visceral, mind-boggling punch right in the head, heart, and soul 🤯 💔 Absolute storytelling brilliance!
There is an earlier (how he released this to his followers in Bristol) version of this with him performing these songs on the street. It is filmed from in the crowd and in 360 degrees so you can watch Ren or focus on watching the crowd. The first two sections were released a few years before Violets tale so this is his local release of violets tale. It has a different feel to it but you can still see the story even without him acting it out as he does in the official video. It is quite literally performed in an alley to anyone who saw a flyer and chose to come. You can see how popular Jenny and Screech’s tale is by how well the audience sings Screech’s lines.
One point I have only seen conveyed in these comments on any other reaction video is what Jenny does. She's a 14 year old girl, that walks the streets of London for 1000 times, in high heels... Her age is hidden during her tale, presented as a young woman, but then you understand she's Screech's age, 14 year old girl... the amount of layers you can thought through this trilogy is mesmerising. Found out I was not the only one catching this subliminal character arch. Thank you for your reaction, the rhyme breakdown is great, loved the poetry. Cheers from Portugal!
He’s putting out another song tonight. He’s in Canada getting treatment for his Lyme disease & will be there for 6 months. He pre recorded some music to put out while he’s there. I hope he keeps blowing up too. He totally deserves it. I hope his health returns so he can continue to make awesome music!
I think one really impressive thing, is that even in his a capella /unaccompanied rap section in Violets tale, Ren stays on beat. All throughout until he picks up the guitar again... That's why the flow never stops. Really got me the first time I heard it!
Ren is the type of artist the world needs! thanks for your reaction!🙏
You are the first reactor that thought what i did at the beginning of Warren G and Nate Dogg "Regulators"! Good catch. I'm sure he was influenced by them along with all of the other people that influenced him, i don't think it was on purpose but could be wrong because Ren is so smart and intentional about his work but the first time i heard this song all I could think was "Regulators, mount up!" Lol. I think we are showing our age a bit with that reference but oh well!
Love your reactions! Love your music! Wish I could understand your native language but I'm from America and only speak English and understand a small amount of Spanish and French/Canadian French (Canadian French is a little different, i live a few hours from the border of New Hampshire and Canada). But i can appreciate the music and the emotions without understanding what you are saying. Keep up the great work on both the reactions and the original music! You are great and it's great that you are such a fan of Ren like a bunch of us and want him to succeed so much! It's refreshing to see a community of people on a social media platform lift each other up. I stayed away from social media a lot because of all the negativity and the trolls but with Ren I've found a bunch of reaction channels and other artists that are trying to help each other out and spread a message. It's refreshing! ❤️❤️❤️
it's a new twist on traditional murder ballads. he's such a great storyteller, musician, and all round performer
You can't fake authenticity, and this feels so real. It hits hard (Hi Ren) because you know he's speaking truths from his soul.
He tells the stories and the filming of the stories are done so well i found myself looking for the bodies laying on the ground. The saddest thing about this is the fact each of these things are happening in every town, city, and country at this very moment and the cycle continues
This is what a real life Bard looks like in 2023. (I wrote this comment during Jenny's tale and then you said the same thing at the end. I guess that's what I get for commenting before watching the whole vid.)
Bro, you had me rolling with that "teen wolf" line. I'm sleep.
Man.. THANK YOU!!! I'm very new to Ren and I've been watching several reactions to his music, saw your first reaction to "Hi Ren" and loved it and came to check this one too and on your first pause you hit the nail on the head...
The first time I hear "Jenny's Tale" I felt I had heard that rhythm before but I couldn't remember what it was... I went back over and over again to see if I could remember why it was so familiar... I even called my wife to see if she recognized it, no luck... I read several comments on different videos to see if anyone mentioned it and nothing...
And then I came here and you are absolutely correct, it's "Regulate"!!! It's a bit faster tempo on the music but the similarity is there!!
Thank you so much... it was driving me nuts! (Subscribed)
I absolutely needed a reaction like this . One that forces you to just for a second step. Out of your picture and interact with theirs
When I first watched first 2 parts a year ago or so, I thought amazing crime story, amazing single shot video, amazing song and performance, amazing live audio, so much emotion that is grabbing you etc. But the 3rd part (in which he improved more than I thought possible) not only adds a twist ending but also makes a very strong social commentary about the cycle of violence and poverty, which makes it so deep. Jenny behaving just like his mother being silent, and Screech being prone to violence just like his father (or like most boys growing in similar situations). Really amazing, I think the feelings I had are similar to the ones when I watched Fight Club the first time.
First rule... Don't talk about fightclub 😁I although appreciate stories with a twist... Have any recommendations?
@@michaelschlageter8381 In song format like these? I don't know of anything like these tbh.
@@michaelschlageter8381 Hey I remembered an oldie by Chris De Burgh, very nice storytelling too, I always liked this one: ruclips.net/video/DnaUvPoiTfQ/видео.html
@@nondetection8882 hey thanks.... I know this one. The whole CD is great... Cool it seems we have the same taste in music...l likewise like books with twists in the plot... But they are somehow rare...
He couldve renamed this whole trilogy once all put together like this and call it History repeats itself! There are endless layers to this whole story that point this out! And the more I watch it the more I find. I wish I had this the same way you got to experience it as Ren released each one! Because that plot twist wouldve been more epic if thats even possible lol Hes a genius
I made my dad watch this.
He said it reminded him of a Brit Band in the 80s called "Squeeze" I think my dad nailed it tbh n he's not a music person at all, it just reminded him of what he listened too back in the day
that is a new way of musical art. ren set the mark. there is hope that the we are not lost as long as there come and are young artists like him
I love how the reaction community is doing so much to promote Ren, sharing his story, and getting him the help and recognition he deserves!
You're absolutely spot on with the story! This is why I love Ren so much, hard hitting storytelling and pure raw emotion. When he was younger and busking he was actually discovered and signed by Sonys record label. Pretty much around the same time he found out about his auto immunity/Lyme Disease and became bed bound. Sony dropped him like a hat because if this before they even gave him a chance to show his potential. I bet they're kicking themselves now cause they missed out on such an amazing talent
I’ve just stumbled upon this young man. He’s clearly used to busking. His raw reality takes the gloss of music industry’s censorship away and puts it to shame. I’m really glad this found me this morning. Ren has brought back theatre in his work. And the camera person must be his best mate or someone. They work too well together not to be. I applaud them both. Absolutely stunning. It’s about time someone had a mind that forces the pulse to move 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
This reminds me of a modern day Canterbury Tales individual stories that become intertwined; medieval bardlike, but modern day genius. The stories are totally believeable and makes one think; sad but refreshing all the same. A song that makes you think is long remembered. God Bless Ren for forcing us to not ignore real tragedy. 🙏🏻🇺🇸🇬🇧
So glad you've reacted to this. Ren is a musical and lyrical genius!!!
Just to note, Violet's Tale was written/released over 2 years after Jenny and Screech's Tales!!! 🏴
Yeah the first 2 were already so great. And then he improved so much. Violet's tale is so much better which I didn't think possible.
@@nondetection8882 I just read your comment on viewing/hearing the first 2 vids sometime ago. You're so right!
I wish I'd seen him busking in Brighton as it's not far from me!!!
To add to this violets tale is set in 2005 was released in 2019, 14 years before so lining up with jenny and screech's age 🤯.
@@ryanclarke4482 Jenny and Screech's Tales were released in 2019... Violet's Tale was released in 2022. 👍🏻
@@gregbeard6057 your right I stand corrected 👍I meant jenny and screech 2019 so in violets tale is set 14 years before so 2005 🤦.
His guitar and voice are the sound affectss of a movie. He uses this in many of his songs.
wow the rewind with the guitar damn he is really good
I just love watching people reacting to Ren just to feel this connection he allows between people. Like I'm watching you watching this and feeling the things I've felt watching it, and it makes me resonate with people from all around the world who find this wonderful artist and just let his art make them *feel* things. This is amazing. This is the most amazing performer I've ever seen hands down, and I feel so blessed finding him when he just starts his journey to people's hearts.
So glad u finally had time to cover this Gem 💎 and keep pushing REN Vids❤Ant. Even after a hundred times rehearing this song, it still leaves me heartbroken 💔 every.single.time.
What an amazing work of Art. REN deserves every ounce (kg or gr where I‘m from) of appraisal. Pure Genius and once a Gen Artist!
And Sams vids are just pure 🔥
Btw: love your Podcasts…LeeN was fire, Cliff is next on my List…your work is much much appreciated m8❤.
Did you see how Krizz Kalico hollered @ Ren? I was so fkn stoked to see K. Kal guesting on Black Pegasus, then they reacted to "Sick Boi", & K. Kal fkn loved it, as we all do, but I was especially thrilled to see an artist I've been listening to since back when K. Kal & Tech N9ne 1st started coming up together showing respect to an artist I just found a few wks ago & instantly dug. When K. Kal said it would be sick to do a piece w/Ren, I was like a kid @ Christmas, &, if that day does indeed come, I'll prob celebrate big!!
Thanks for continuing to show this amazing artist so much love & also helping to invite more ppl to his party bc dude does deserve it, talent just oozes from his pores, & you deserve views & props too, my dude, always being real & respectful to the artists that you share w/us. Thank you, truly.
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Been waiting for this!
I've probably listened to this "song" a hundred times or more. It still moves me every time. ❤🔥🍻
They were born together and died together.
@@kathleenswift7979 Side by side…
This is more than theater. It is one take like theater, but cinematography like a movie.
This is unfolding a movie in your head.
I know before watching that I’m gonna enjoy your video😂 been waiting for it since the day you found Ren😬
Bard is right. I could see myself garbed out, sipping on some mead, as Ren mesmerizes as he channels his muse
It is great that so many reactors are pushing Ren. He deserves it so much. He is creative, versatile and unique
I've been trying to decide whether to watch his tale alone or watching a reaction. I saw your reaction to Hi Ren and think I might need you to guide my way if there is much rap (sometimes hard to pick up what exactly is being said---I listen slower than rappers speak). I chose you to go with you on this journey with and so glad I did. I think he must have been a court jester/minstrel in a previous life. Maybe even Shakespeare.
All these stories lyrics poems are held together with thumbtacks and nails and sticky tape and they meld together and tear apart. Like a symphony of real life snapshots.
Great work from you👏👍
Was waiting ages for your reaction to this...never disappoints 👍
I’ve watched the tales about a dozen times. It’s been filmed well, but at least Violets Tale was not done all in one go. He starts the song on the bed, wearing socks. Ends in the street without them. There’s many pauses and turns where the video could be cut, that’s how he ends up at the exact right place at the exact right time. It doesn’t take away from it at all. planning and production are skills too.
I believe while his Lyme Disease was misdiagnosed for 7yrs- Ren was very I’ll and was being told it was all in his head - he developed stress psychosis. For me Hi Ren is about self doubt the dark and light in each of us and accepting yourself strength and weakness. It can addy mental health, addiction and many other struggles. I really enjoy following you reactions. You always give me a new perspective and something to reflect on. ❤
Hi Anthony,
I’m not really sure where to start but I just wanted to say that out of all the reactions I have seen to Ren and this trilogy, yours by far is the most honest and thoughtful, what I’m basically trying to say is that it just shows so much of how much of a good person you are, and as such I now have a favourite channel and will be going back through your back catalog of reactions, thank you from the bottom of my heart for you being you. ✌🏻❤️positivity 🇬🇧
what fucked me up most after like the 15th listen now, Jenny and Violet chose silence, Screech and Stevie chose violence. And although we dont know what happens to stevie (the baaaastard), the fact that each of the partys died shows how both solely silence and violence wont lead to a happy end. love the many details and consistencys he spred throughout this whole masterpiece
Amazing reaction! I loved so much seeing your take on Ren’s amazingly ridiculous talent!
Big Ben is the clock at Westminster. Recently it's been out of action having repairs. It's actually really interesting how they were maintaining it and it's balance. They used penny coins superglue in the relevant places but they realised it needed a full refurb.
Ren IS a modern bard. ABSOLUTELY. That was what I thought when I first saw "Hi Ren".
Ren is a master of method acting. He even created an artwork, mixing realty and fantasy in an experimental way, he got so much backlash pushing the boundaries of art, he staged his phone being stolen by Screech, the character from this story. He then filmed his journey throughout a week. His fans thought it was real. You need to check that out!
He is amazing on so many levels. He has allows his soul to be expressed freely. He is a role model. He is light. Music, acting, poetry and message united to help tell true stories. Taboo is brought to the surface and faced honestly. The broken and poor, the ignored. The ridiculed. The excluded.
He is dedicated. He has master of timing, he's an insane rapper and lyrisist. Listen to Hunger and his Fisher Retake - the flows and double time are insane. He touches my soul, thats for sure.
Love how much support you have given Ren. He deserves to be heard his music is challenging and the storytelling is phenomenal
He is the storyteller for all generations. He should be on everyones radar. Big love to Ren in Canada. Look at you go son. So so so so so much love. Admiration. No-one is immune, no genre, no generation. No-one.
If you don't/can't relate and love you are not of this planet
Finally someone else who is reminded of Regulate in the beginning. I haven't seen any other reactors mentioning it.
Came for the reaction, stayed for your amazing ability to pick up the details.
Thank you, a lot!
When I found Ren 5 months ago I was deeply suicidal, and I'm obviously still here. Music like this, people who get together to get memorized and not only entertained by it, makes me wanna stay here for just a little bit more.
You've gotten yourself a new subscriber. Dunno if to congratulate you or to say I'm sorry... 😸
xoxo
From STHLM, Sweden
Ren is not just creative, he is meaningful. And also he is impressive. I hardly remember who was the last time I heard (or saw) that could combine these both rare qualities. Being meaningful and impressive.
REN the Celtic bard of our age.
Its the small details that make these tales so clever… the police officer had served his purpose in the story when he shot Screech but Ren brings him back to tie up Screech’s tale when he says “an officer shaken by the boy that he claimed”. He didn’t need to mention that or the officer again but he brings him up when he says “Screech and poor Jenny laying one street apart” as if to tell us the situation that remains at the end of the two lives and the one remaining survivor in the story…. The details are the genius.
Ren has been sick for nearly a decade with Lyme disease and an auto immune disease.He's been pumped with drugs and is now receiving treatment in Canada which he has a gofundme for as he's had to turn down Sony offering him a deal back in 2016. He's one of the most prolific and genius musicians of this age. Superb and I'm so glad that he's now getting the recognition he deserves. Not that he wants the signings and stuff. He just wants his music out there and he's done it! Thank you for sharing your reactions x
After all the reactions I've seen of Ren yours is by far the most accurately described. Been down the rabbit hole with Ren for a couple of years, his band The Big Push (sadly split up now) are amazing too.
I am glad that you got around to this song. You are for sure top 5 reactors to any of Ren's stuff so far.
Jenny became like her mother a woman that freezes in silent instead of fleeing or fighting. Screech became his father a loud and violent unhinged piece of work. History repeats.
Awesome reaction! Do more Ren, you know you wanna!
Thank you for promoting such an Artist.
Credit also to Samuel for his camera work
Masterpiece by a genius
Great reaction. Big ben is actually just the name of the bell that chimes for the clock.
It's time to move to Ren's rapping, The Hunger, Genesis, or loosing it. Mindblowing too.
First time i have heard you and you have Ren under your wing ❤😅
Hi from the UK 🇬🇧 😊. I want to thank you personally from myself and the other reaction channels for your help in promoting independent artists in general. ❤I can only speak for myself but you are the most amazing people and I hope you are enriched in every way possible in life. Bless you all and I for one love you all. From little old me ❤
You might of missed this brilliant lyric set in Jenny's Tale.. describing freezing/frozen
Jenny freezes, statue like
A lady shaped stalactite
Fear like liquid nitrogen in the dark night
She tried to find strength to move
But stayed as still as a
Statue in high heeled shoes
I would also recommend you check out Ren's collaborations with Chinchilla, "Chalk Outlines," "How to Be Me," as well as their busking sessions in Brighton. As for "Chalk Outlines," it is one of my favorite songs right now; it is beautiful yet sad. I get emotional whenever I watch this video or hear this song because it describes my daily struggle over the past 25+ years. Ren has been able to express through his songs what I have been unsuccessfully trying to communicate to others regarding my mental and emotional state.
Looking forward to more Ren reactions from you. God bless.
Yes! Agree 100 %! 👆🖤
Tomorrow 7:30pm UK time, Ren drops a new tune: His take on Bittersweet Symphony!!!!
This is going to be something else!!!
Yes!!!! Thank you!!!! 🙌🏻❤️
Just fire!! I’ve already watched a bunch of reactions to all of his music cuz I am addicted to these reactions!!!!
I watched Hi Ren and now this.... I feel like we are watching a new genre of music... exhilarating
Was improvising the word you were looking for
I’m recently introduced to Ren’s genius. Brilliance personified. Your reaction and breakdown of his work is awesome. !!✨✨Thankyou, ✨✨Thank you✨✨ Thankyou. ✨✨
Bruh...first thing...nice analysis. Appreciate the honest assessment, especially pertaining to his talent needing to be discussed and diffused throughout mainstream. On the mark. The esoteric nature and style is without a doubt hinderance towards that goal but the reality is his music is meant for those with more...discriminating taste. Well done on showcasing this.
I just commented on another reaction that this reminded me of Regulate. Glad someone else heard it
Great reaction dude! Love that you're about the music and pushing the artist behind it! If you wanna see Ren rap like a madman, you should definitely check out his "Right here, right now retake" or "Losing it FISHER rap retake". Trust me, it's worth it ;-)
Forgot about 'The Hunger'. Also sick!
This is one of my favorite reactions by you. And you are so right, I would not have found Ren if it hadn't been for the reactions to Hi Ren being posted. So thankful to you and other reactors for bringing this caliber of talent to the light and pushing it out to everyone. I've been borderline obsessed with Ren since hearing him for the first time. And yes, he can rap! He has several straight rap songs as well. Thanks for this one!
This was, as usual, a very enjoyable reaction and analysis. This trilogy was another example of Ren's genius and a master's class in storytelling. It has been likened to a Shakespearean tragedy. I would also recommend you check out Ren's collaborations with Chinchilla, "Chalk Outlines," "How to Be Me," and their busking sessions in Brighton. As for "Chalk Outlines," it is one of my favorite songs right now; it is beautiful yet sad.
Looking forward to more Ren reactions from you. God bless.
I personally saw these stories on tiktok, just few weeks before Hi Ren came out. Man it hit hard.
And, Jenny follows her mother’s silent passive ways, and S reach follows his dad’s violence. Crazy deep. Tragic.
Love the reaction, is an amazing song trilogy and deserves all the love it's getting, a modern day Shakespeare tragedy
Something im not seeing commented on, when he says they have to turn back time he picks that chord the whole way up the guitar, but after " Violet stays quiet" he does the same chord back down the guitar. The first time was him playing the guitar turning back time the 2nd was him bringing it back to "now", i thought that was genius 😅
I'm at the start of your reaction to violet and I love how there is half the video left. It's the pinnacle and it's amazing