Everytime I watch this, it always brings tears to my eyes. Everything that Ren does solo, collaboration, or with the band The Big Push is amazing art. Thank you so much for your reaction. ✌️🤗
I listen to Ren everyday! I've never in my life been so amazed by a human being. His intelligence is very high,therefore he's a lyrical genius. A musican,rapper ( mad rap skills too)!!! Which I personally LOVE❤😊 REN has been through so much with his health after being misdiagnosed for many years . He found out that he has Lyme disease that he is still going through treatments for. The medications made him have psychosis at times and made him physically ill,sometimes bedridden. ** I had recommended that you check him out,and am so glad that you did. Thank you! Ren is very humble,and actually watches alot of reactors,and goes live while watching it. Extremely different type of artist for sure! 🙏 I've never written such a long comment about a artist before. Lol I cannot emphasize enough how much this man has impacted myself & so many others. WELOME TO THE RENIASANCE!❤🤘✌️💪
You have no idea. You have to hear chalk outlines with ren and chinchilla. Then absolutely need to Watch jenny and screeches tale. But have cleenex for both
Welcome to the Ren "Rabbithole". You say you "don't even know what genre of music he is"? He is his own genre! He does it all: rock, rap, ska, bard, etc... He plays guitar, piano and a couple other instruments. He's an incredible lyricist and song writer. Him and his bandmates The Big Push are fire! His collabs with Chinchilla and Eden Nash are fantastic.
Can't wait to see you go down the Ren rabbit hole. I am a musician myself and came across this guy a few months ago. A breath of fresh air in an industry that has been kind of stagnant. He never ceases to amaze me not only with his different abilities but his connection to his craft and his hardships are overflowing in what he produces. Then if that isn't enough, he does most of his videos "live" and in one take. His story telling will keep you mezmorized and invested emotionally. Enjoy!!
When Ren was about 19 years old, he was working with Sony toward his big breakthrough, but he became so ill he realized he couldn't fulfill his contract and they mutually decided to go their own ways. He went years misdiagnosed as a mental illness while the pain became so debilitating he would spend up to 23 hours a day in bed and eventually started having psychosis. Finally he got the right diagnosis - Lyme's disease, but the disease had been untreated for so long he suffered long-term damage. Now, at 33 years old, he's been receiving highly specialized treatment in Canada since January and will probably be there until October (with breaks to go home) trying to fully find the damage, repair what they can, and prevent it from flaring up again. As you go through his back-catalog, this information will explain a lot. Ren pre-recorded several videos to be released periodically while he's getting his treatment. His cinematographer just arrived in Canada a week or two ago and they're shooting some videos right now. He's flying back to the UK for a few weeks (with the doctors' permission) and shooting another video. Keep an eye out for new releases. Since Ren is completely independent he's free to do whatever songs he wants and doesn't have to stick to a genre for radio play or commercial interests. He tried to stick to the rap/hip-hop genre so his latest album would be cohesive, so a lot of his latest songs are rap, but you should check out his duets and older stuff for his singing. He was also in a band called "The Big Push" who would perform on the streets of Brighton. Enjoy your journey.
@@vanessagomes Vanessa could please do more videos. Your format is way better than all the other reaction videos. Literally watched no life shq(won't say his name) since he had 50 thousand subscribers. You just as much potential and personally prefer the big screen on the video's. People go looking for there favorite bands from back in the day, just to watch people react to the music we grew up on. For me it's 90's grunge. For others it could be 80's 70's 60's music. Love songs, party songs old dance songs. I see you at a million subs by 2024 if you start hitting these genres. I would love to do it, but no one wants to watch an old guy with a shaved head do reactions. Maybe when I retire. But people will love you straight up
Music is the place that we go to to speak about the things we cannot formulate the words for. It is the epitome of self reflection. I'm a musician who is also suffering with chronic illness as Ren is as well. He was diagnosed with Lyme disease after it had gone misdiagnosed for years! He felt his body dying, and it left him bed ridden. He had a contract with Sony Records as he has been around for a while but has just recently blown up everywhere. It was that illness where Ren could no longer fulfill his side of the agreement with Sony and they parted ways. I highly suggest watching The Tale Of Jenny & Screech (Full)
If you like this, he has many, many, many more bangers. Some that will make you think, some that will make you cry, some that just shows off his talent. No matter the genre of music, he does it all. Recommend going down the Ren train.
[Intro] Ooooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooooh Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooooh Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooooh Ooooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooooh Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooooh Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooooh [Verse 1] Hi there Ren It's been a little while Did you miss me? You thought you’d buried me, didn't you? Risky… 'Cause I always come back Deep down you know that Deep down you know I'm always in periphery Ren, aren't you pleased to see me? It's been weeks since we spoke, bro, I know you need me You’re the sheep, I'm the shepherd Not your place to lead me Not your place to be biting off the hand that feeds me Hi Ren, I’ve been taking some time to be distant I’ve been taking some time to be still I've been taking some time to be by myself since my therapist told me I'm ill And I've been making some progress lately, and I've learnt some new coping skills So I haven't really needed you much, man I think we need to just step back and chill Ren, you sound more insane than I do You think that those doctors are really there to guide you? Been through this a million times Your civilian mind is so perfect at always being lied to Okay, take another pill, boy! Drown yourself in the sound of white noise Follow this ten-step program, rejoice! All your problems will be gone! Fucking dumb boy Nah, mate, this time it's different man, trust me I feel like things might be falling in place And my music's been kinda doing bits too Like I actually might do something great And when I'm gone, maybe I'll be remembered For doing something special with myself That's why I don't think that we should talk, man 'Cause when you're with me, it never seems to help You think that you can amputate me? I am you, you are me, you are I, I am we We are one, split in two, that makes one, so you see: You got to kill you if you wanna kill me I'm not left over dinner, I’m not scraps on the side Oh, your music is thriving? Delusional guy! Where's your top ten hit? Where's your interview with Oprah? Where are your Grammy's Ren? Nowhere! Yeah, but, my music's not commercial like that I never chased numbers, statistics or stats I never write hooks for the radio They never even play me, so why would I concern myself with that? But my music is really connecting And the people who find it respect it And for me, that's enough ‘Cause this life's been tough so it gives me a purpose I can rest in Man, you sound so pretentious! Ren, your music is so self-centered No one wants to hear another song about how much you hate yourself, trust me You should be so lucky, having me inside you to guide you, remind you to manage expectations Provide you perspective, that thing you neglected, I get it You wanna be a big deal, next Jimi Hendrix? Forget it Man, it's not like that Man, it's just like that, I'm inside you, you twat! No, it's not, man you're wrong, when I write I belong Let me break the fourth wall by acknowledging this song: Ren sits down, has a stroke of genius He wants to write a song that was not done previous A battle with his subconscious, Eminem did it Played on guitar? Plan B did it! Man you're not original, you criminal, rip-off artist The pinnacle of your success is stealing other people's material Ren, mate, we've heard it all before Oh, "She sells seashells on the sea shore" Fuck you! I don't need you, I don't need to hear this 'Cause I'm fine by myself, I'm a genius! And I will be great, and I will make waves, and I'll shake up the whole world beneath us That's right, speak your truth! Your fucking god complex leaks out of you It's refreshing to actually hear you say it! Instead of downplay it “Ugh, music is all about the creative process and if people can find something to relate to within that, then that's just a bonus” Fuck you! I'ma fucking kill you, Ren Well, fucking kill me, then! Let's fucking have you, Ren I'ma do it, watch me prove it, who are you to doubt my music? ‘Cause I call the shots, I choose if you die Yeah, I call the shots and so I choose who survives I'll tie you up in knots when I lock you inside [Bridge] News flash I was created at the dawn of creation I am temptation I am the snake in Eden I am the reason for treason Beheading all kings, I am sin with no rhyme or reason Sun of the morning, Lucifer, Antichrist Father of lies, Mestophales Truth in a blender, deceitful pretender The banished avenger, the righteous surrender When standing in front of my solar eclipse My name, it is stitched to your lips, so you see I won't bow to the will of a mortal, feeble and normal You wanna kill me? I'm eternal, immortal I live in every decision that catalysed chaos That causes division I live inside death, the beginning of ends I am you, you are me, I am you, Ren! [Verse 2] Hi Ren, I’ve been taking some time to be distant I’ve been taking some time to be still I’ve been taking some time to be by myself and I've spent half my life ill But just as sure as the tide starts turning Just as sure as the night has dawn Just as sure as the rainfall soon runs dry when you stand in an eye of a storm I was made to be tested and twisted I was made to be broken and beat I was made by His hand, it's all part of His plan that I stand on my own two feet And you know me, my will is eternal And you know me, you've met me before Face to face with a beast, I will rise from the east, and I'll settle on the ocean floor And I go by many names also Some people know me as hope Some people know me as the voice that you hear when you loosen the noose on the rope And you know how I know that I'll prosper? 'Cause I stand here beside you today I have stood in the flames that cremated my brain and I didn't once flinch or shake So cower at the man I've become When I sing from the top of my lungs That I won't retire, I'll stand in your fire Inspire the meek to be strong And when I am gone, I will rise In the music that I left behind Ferocious, persistent, immortal like you We’re a coin with two different sides [Outro] Ooooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooooh Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooooh Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooooh Ooooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooooh Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooooh Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooooh... [Spoken Outro] When I was seventeen years old, I shouted out into an empty room, into a blank canvas that I would defeat the forces of evil And for the next ten years of my life I suffered the consequences... With autoimmunity illness, and psychosis As I got older, I realized there were no real winners and there were no real losers in psychological warfare But there were victims and there were students It wasn’t David versus Goliath, it was a pendulum Eternally swaying from the dark to the light And the more intensely that the light shone, the darker the shadow it casts It was never really a battle for me to win, it was an eternal dance And like a dance, the more rigid I became, the harder it got The more I cursed my clumsy footsteps, the more I struggled So I got older And I learned to relax, and I learned to soften, and that dance got easier It is this eternal dance that separates human beings from angels, from demons, from gods And I must not forget, we must not forget, that we are human beings
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The audio is all live and continuous but the video is not a one-take since it has cuts and is from two takes. Samuel Perry-Falvey who filmed it, has clarified that in the comments on Jonathan Hiller's reaction to the song
Welcome to the world of Ren. This artist is incredible. Anything you hear from his music will blow you away. Please do tale of jenny and Screech trilogy next. Advice to the complete trilogy not one by one. It's like watching theater
Great reaction. It's amazing seeing someone 'meet' Ren this way. He has a big catalog that crosses most genres. If you go down the Ren rabbit hole, the Renegades will show up for it. We are very partial to him and he is pro reactors feeling that they are putting his music out there which draws their following to him and his to them. He is a singer, rapper, beatboxer, writer, producer and a self taught multi-instrumentalist. He has been in 2 bands, Trick the Fox when he was younger and more recently, tho broken up now; The Big Push. I could give you a list of recommendations as long as my arm, so I'll give you just a really old one that's fun; Love Music pt1,a not as old deep one; Hold On, and a new one that will give you a tour inside our boy's twisted mind; Animal Flow.
Ren does every genre and he is extremely skilled in each one Ren is a generational talent I haven't come across any musician that is this talented in so many areas it truly blows my mind
Ren's new song "Suicide" is being released on the 9th of June, having been a follower of his music for a short time and spent most of the last month following almost every reaction channel to all his music I believe it will be even more emotional than Hi Ren or Chalk Outlines. FYI none of Ren's music has copyright restrictions and if you have to watch the whole thing you can and comment at the end.
Beautiful reaction ❤ A lot of people watch reactions to re-live the emotions when they first discovered Ren. Start finding out what else he does and you will be blown away, I guarantee it. Looking forward to more Ren reactions 🙂
For REN, this was truly his reality. Misdiagnosed with Lyme disease for 7 years by conventional doctors who deemed him mentally ill, but when patients are experiencing neurological symptoms, they very often become misdiagnosed. Lyme disease can present itself as many neurological conditions including Acute Transverse Myelitis[3], Ptosis[4], Seizures, and Chronic Fatigue[1] and these symptoms can be often misdiagnosed or deemed psychosomatic. Second is dealing with the symptoms of Lyme neuroborreliosis, these neurological symptoms often leave patients feeling drained and debilitated as they begin losing their quality of life. Over time, patients find themselves unable to do the things they love as they struggle to get ahead of their progressing symptoms.
The Perfect Reaction..... I really think I have watched all the reactions to this Masterpiece and life changing performance but the way you did it was so calming and it's so lovely seeing someone new really respect the Master at work. There are really over 200 other videos including The Big Push ( the band he is in ) , then there are so many wonderful collaborations, I would Highly recommend Chalk Out Lines LIVE with Chinchilla as the next step.
@@vanessagomes I agree with Max, you're reaction was heart felt & your enthusiasm infectious. 🥳 You've definitely got yourself a new subscriber & welcome to the RENaissance.😁 I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Ren's latest drop "Suic*de" 😭😭😭😭 (Have a lot of tissues handy. You go in thinking you're ready, but then Ren hits you almost 3 quarters of the way into the song, with some spoken word poetry that's like a emotional cement truck. It's so raw & real you feel like he's cut open his chest & left his heart out for everyone to see). GENIUS!!!
please trust me on this and do the tale of jenny and screech 3 parts full for the next if you want to do another Ren after that do what u like! hugs all around fun reaction
Great reaction and channel format. Please do Ren's live version of 'I Shot the Sheriff'/'Road to Zion'/'Hip Hop' next with his brilliant band 'The Big Push'. Its a mind blowing juxtaposition to 'Hi Ren' and you're in the perfect sweet spot to enjoy it. Note : Not to be confused with his stand alone cover 'I Shot the Sheriff' which is merely excellent as opposed to jaw dropping. Best wishes.
He does a song with Chincilla called Chalk Outlines, about mental meds and how they change the way you feel and live and how it's a double edged sword... but listen to the live version, it's breathtaking. And welcome to the Ren bus.
"Beyond delighted" is an excellent description for how I felt watching your reaction. I've watched… an excessive number of reactions to this video (as for me it's a way to recapture how amazed I felt seeing it for the first time), and yours is one of the best I've seen. Hopefully I'll get to see you react to more of the Ren bardcore.
Great reaction, Vanessa! Yes: he's an elite performance artist, elite songwriter, elite rapper, elite singer and elite guitar player. You're going to be more and more shocked with each reaction to his music. "Tales of Jenny & Screech (Full) (performance art); "Illest of Our Time" (rap); "Sick Boi" (rap);"How to Be Me" featuring Chinchilla (singing); "Chalk Outlines" featuring Chinchilla (singing). Also, he is part of a band called The Big Push that has done some amazing street performances in the UK ("I Shot The Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop") mashup is amazing.
came for Ren, stayed for the great company! happily subscribed. react to anything by Ren or the big push and you can't go wrong. pro tip, it's a mistake to try and put Ren in a box. many have tried, all have failed! much love to you and yours. RENegade for life!
I am certainly looking up some more of his work. He speaks the truth, unapologetically, and that makes him beautiful and this message needs to be heard!! ❤
I’ve watched this video literally close to 1000 times now. It’s still just as good now as the first time I saw it four months ago because I get to watch it for the first time all over again with new reactors. Welcome to the Ren universe. Ren is remarkable in that many of his other songs are just as powerful as this one but in completely different ways. Have fun.
Greetings. Come join us travelling along the Ren Rabbit Hole. You won't regret it. I am certain others from this pathway have started speaking about Ren in detail. Listing his catalog, detailing his personal history. Just pick from the list as a title grabs your attention. In addition to Ren, Look up his busking, alone and with his band "The Big Push". Care to go further back, look for those very few videos with the band Trick the Fox. Want to shed tears... seek out the rare vlog Ren did during the thick of it. Though there should be more, i have yet to find more then one.
i'm 56, i still cry watching this for the millionth time. go ahead and cry, nothing wrong with showing emotion over a 'song' that touches everyone on this ridiculous planet we live on regardless of the categories we assign one another.
Good day Ms. Gomes or may I say Vanessa? And welcome to Ren's Rabbit Hole! Your reaction to this song was great, you have a new subscriber! Ren has so many different styles of music in his repertoire, I know you'll find so many things you'll like. Maybe the street performance with Ren and Chinchilla, there are two and both are wonderful, maybe you like rap: The Hunger, heartbreaking: Chalk outline or How to be me (both live please, sooooo good). Him and his Band The Big Push: Watch out (original video or live - both are excellent). What more can I say, this cave is deep and full of treasure! Greetings from Germany Birgitt 👍🤝👍😀
Loved your thoughts here!!!! Ren is a new phenomenon and so talented that i believe we are each shocked to see! So much to take in and appreciate. I love that with his unique approach to music, he has captured us all with his freedom to do his music...his way. Its brilliant. Well done❤
You will be mind blown The great thing about Ren is ine Every single song is different than the previous.. Totally worth it to dive into his catalogue ❤
His illness was mis diagnosed, he was treated for things he didn't have, then a trip to Brussels gave him his answer, he was suffering with Lymes disease and to this day he is still getting treatment. He is an amazing human being and talented in so many areas, a true performer and artist. That vid was done in one take!
Wren is a highly unique example of the vast ocean of talent in this world. Very original and his ability to rap and play instruments takes quite lot of concentration to learn to do successfully.
After watching your reaction today, I subscribed and visited your channel. I watched your video of how one month can change your life and immediately, your reaction to Hi Ren seemed way more important. I too have struggled with depression and have spent years doing the eternal dance that Ren talks about. Hi Ren is such an important work of art that has touched so many. Any time I feel down, I watch the video and cry just like it is my first time watching it. I am glad I ran across your video today in my feed and I look forward to watching your videos, past and future. Keep your chin up and keep dancing. From one human being to another, you are respected. Robert
Such a joy seeing another person falling in love with Ren, quite possibly the greatest artist of our time. enjoy the journey you are about to embark on.
The greatest all around artist of our times - he writes his lyrics and songs, he's a multi-instrumentalist, he's an actor, he directs these videos, he raps and produces his own beats - and he's fully independent. Everything he does is just him and his friends. He has been truly sick for more than a decade, and misdiagnosed and mistreated for most of that time, which multiplied his illness ten-fold. He is now in Canada for a year receiving proper treatment. He looks healthy now, but seeing him look like a frail 13 year old when he was in his mid-20s is shocking. He has come a long way. And he's just getting started. And so are you. Ren has so many great songs waiting for you, and so many more surprises.
Beautiful reaction welcome to the Ren Rabbit hole. You also need to see ALL of his collaborations with The Big Push, Sam Tomkins, Chinchilla and Eden Nash. His solol work is all breathtakingly original!
Joined at the soul with a pair of headphones. Gooseflesh EVERYTIME it's how I know when it's real. Can't wait to watch more #Ren with you ❤️ 🔥congratulations on 22k+🔥
Great reaction ❤ this is a once in a decade kind of song. I've never felt overawed by a song before I heard this. Lots of amazing music to discover with Ren. But you already know that by now😉
keep going with Ren. Watch the Tale of Jenny and Screech (full). Then The Huger, Illest of Our Time, Chalk Outlines, How to Be Me, Ocean, any and all of his busking videos, Blind Eyed... honestly, just throw a dart at a list of Ren songs, and you will have picked a winner. I have not heard a single meh song from him. Everything has been great. I'd also like to point out I'm a 43 year old metalhead and you can't get farther away from my perfered form of music, than this. Yet I will go out of my way to listen to Ren.
I will forever believe this song to be the song that no one knew they needed. It beautifully destroyed my soul. You reaction to when Ren stood up is the same I had...and when he started singing with that majestic voice...I was bawling like a baby. I haven't been the same since. I have been so far down the Ren rabbit hole with his music that I haven't seen light for awhile. There is nothing the same and everything is just bravo! I had to sub to to watch your journey. I'm sure you will jump in the rabbit hole too. You're gonna love it down here!! P.s...Hello from a new sub!🤗 Peace and love always until there is no more!😊❤
you reacted exactly like i did...❤❤ he got a loooooooot mooore you have to whitness...listen to chalk outlines, how to be me, genesis etc....i promiss you get feelings you never thought of you had...ren is amazing...chinchilla is awesome aswell❤❤
Hehe, I had to chuckle when you said you have no idea which "genre" you would be listening to. Ren has no genre, if you carry on down the Ren rabbit hole you will have your mind blown!! Especially when you find out that he writes and produces all of it himself! AND while struggling with horrendous health conditions. The man is a genius. Keep going hun. Sending love from the UK 💕
@@vanessagomes you are so welcome ☺️ thankyou so much for responding. I noticed that Ren himself commented on your latest reaction to "Murderer" 😃 that is AWESOME. He is such a humble and sweet man. Keep up the good work hun. I look forward to more from you. Xx
I wrote this introduction to Ren when I first discovered him earlier this year, as there wasn’t a Wikipedia entry for people to look him up prior to March 2023. I have posted this info to every “Hi Ren” reaction I have come across since, and I hope it will be of some use to the uninitiated. “Hi Ren” is the song that put Ren on everyone's radar since December; it went viral and has garnered over 13 million views since its debut, but he has been creating great music for more than ten years. Ren’s music videos are generally recorded live, often in a single take, although not necessarily the first take, and from various camera angles. In the case of "Hi Ren" it took four takes, all live in the room, to get the footage he wanted. His release, "Sick Boi," is almost another chapter to "Hi Ren." Many of Ren’s songs resonate with people because he addresses struggles that many others face every day. Ren is an independent artist/singer/songwriter/busker from Brighton, UK. He plays multiple instruments (acoustic, electric, and bass guitar, piano, drums), has impressive vocals, is an excellent storyteller, and is quite the philosopher and poet. He is considered by many a modern-day bard; he calls his music “bardcore.” Ren’s earliest recordings on RUclips are from his time in a band called “Trick The Fox,” consisting of Ren and his buddies Charlie and Tommy. Unfortunately, the band performed only briefly due to Ren’s onset of health issues. They are very talented. A fun clip to watch is “The Mash Up.” Ren’s trilogy "The Tale of Jenny/Screech/Violet" has been likened to a Shakespearean tragedy and is a prime example of his genius; it is a master’s class in storytelling and also showcases his guitar skills. The three acts are haunting, and the conclusion will catch you off guard. The trilogy needs to be watched in the order given, as this is the flow of the storyline and is best watched as a whole rather than piecemeal. Ren’s collaborations with Chinchilla (“Chalk Outlines,” “How to Be Me,” “Sexual Healing,” “One Dance/Drunk in Love”) are beautiful and showcase his singing voice. His live music videos are especially impressive. Ren's personal reflections are threaded through many of his songs; "Insomnia," "Depression," “Diazepam," “Penitence,” “Dear God,” “Heretic,” “Dominos,” his "Freckled Angels" album, in particular his song “Fire,” just to name a few, all deserve a listen. His song "Money Game" (Part I & II) is another recommendation, although it is less of a personal song than it is an indictment of greed and the resulting injustices in this world. Ren’s Hip Hop/Rap style songs are all worth checking out if you enjoy this genre; they are pretty amazing. Check out “The Hunger,” “Genesis,” “What You Want,” “Losing it (FISHER rap retake),” “Right Here, Right Now (Fatboy Slim one shot retake),” "Life is Funny," “Love Music (Parts 1, 2, and 3),” “Crucify Your Culture,” “Power,” "Hold On," “Bittersweet symphony (The Verve retake),” his recent release "The Illest Of Our Time," and his latest song “Animal Flow,” both the full production and the live acoustic version. Ren's performances with Sam Tompkins (“Blind Eyed,” “Earned It /Mans World / Falling,” “Walking on the Moon/No Diggity,” “Feeling Good/Trouble So High/Masterblaster (Jammin'),” “Latch,” “Wild Thoughts/Crazy in love (Live Session),” “Same Old Situation (Live, feat. Ren),” “Improvising Around Stevie Wonder,” “What Went Wrong” Part I&II) are definitely a must. Also, his collaborations with Eden Nash (“Humble,” “Ocean”), Bibi (“Crutch,” “Ahiahiaoha”), Molly McKinna (“Penitence”), Orlean ("Jessica"), his former bandmate Romain Axisa (“French Song”), are all great. Last but not least, Ren’s busking sessions with Liv Sangster are awesome. I recently discovered that Ren also recorded a cover of “Can't Help Falling In Love (Elvis Cover),” that is simply beautiful. "The Big Push" (Ren Gill, Gorran Kendall, Romain Axisa, and Glen Chambers) busking sessions, concerts, and live recordings all are amazing and well worth checking out. All but the drummer sing lead vocals at times. Ren, Gorran, and Romain all play multiple instruments. Ren plays acoustic, electric, and bass guitar, piano, and drums. Gorran plays acoustic, electric, bass guitar, and harmonica. Romain plays acoustic, electric, bass guitar, ukulele, and piano. They are each incredibly gifted artists, and their solo work is completely different from each other. Well worth checking out. Their covers of "I Shot the Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop," "Wade in the Water/Nina Simone/Trouble so Hard," "Watch Out," “War Pigs,” “Roadhouse Blues,” "My Generation," “Paint It Black,” "An Englishman in New York," “Bongo Bong” are awesome. On “These boots are made for walking’/Satisfaction/Everybody,” “Praise You” (Fatboy Slim Cover), “What Kind Of Woman Is This,” all three take a turn singing. The songs "Oh My Woman," “Swan Song,” “Sweet Little Lady," "It's Alright," “Dignity,” and so many others are equally impressive. The band, at least for the time being, performed their last official busking session and gave their last concert in September of last year (2022) due to the fact that Ren was leaving for Canada to undergo specialized medical care and surgeries for his multiple health issues. In anticipation of his stay in Canada, Ren prepared some music ahead of time to be released over the next six months that he expects to be gone. He released “Sick Boi” and “Bittersweet Symphony (The Verve retake),” which is another masterful work. Ren released his song, “Illest Of Our Time,” on his birthday, March 29. His newest release, "Animal Flow," is out now in two versions, a full production music video, and a live, one-take acoustic version. I still fail to understand how Ren's YT channel has less than 1 million subscribers while his videos have garnered millions and millions of views!?! What is wrong with people? I guess it is a sign of our times; this is a "me, me, me" society, and people just want to consume, unwilling to give back even as little as giving a video a "like" and subscribing to an artist's channel.
I have to be honest, I've watch most of the reactions to this song, and to see when it hits someone the same way it hit me, is (to me) the best part of the experience. That's kind of the point though, we are not alone. "I suffer, therefore I am....but I will not relent,... and I will learn to ride the waves." This is a universal human experience, the inner dialogue and struggle. This is a masterpiece of performance art, it connects people. It's quite literally IMPORTANT....and unfortunately, much needed in today's world.
The lights only flicker during the evil thoughts. I think the ying yang theory explains it very well. We are all very capable of great good or terrible evil, no matter what.
This is the kind of artistry that gives "broken" people hope. Ren, through this performance piece, has become to a lot of people exactly what he stated in the song, "...the voice that you hear when you loosen the noose on the rope". So powerful, so impactful. The song structure itself is incredible. It starts off as a battle between his positive (Angel) and negative (Demon) aspects, the negative then makes an overpowering last ditch effort to reign supreme, tearing free and trying to take control, but ultimately fails as the final act, being the "God" aspect, emerges Triumphant, though still acknowledging and accepting that it will ALWAYS be a battle because we are all "a coin with 2 different sides". It's a beautifully cathartic and raw musical masterpiece. Ren is truly special. Welcome to the Ren rabbit-hole, it's a trip worth taking. This was the 4th take he did and yes, it was done live. Wait until you hear some of his other stuff, especially his storytelling ("The Tale of Jenny & Screech", make sure it's the FULL version). You haven't even touched the breadth of this young man's talent yet. The pig character (imo) represents the doctors and therapist who have essentially butchered him for years through their misdiagnosis. It's the system that focuses on peddling more pills than on genuinely trying to help to fix broken/ill people, caring more about profit than individual health. The bastardization of the hippocratic oath. He literally thought he was going insane because he was told repeatedly that the pain and symptoms he was experiencing were all in his head (psychosomatic). He had reached a point where he literally resigned himself to dying before he reached 30. Turns out he had Lyme's disease the whole time and it ran rampant through his system for 10 years, even to the point of causing brain damage. Ironically, if Ren hadn't gone through what he has, would he have ever made the art he has? There's no question that his suffering has shaped his music and now he's finally getting the recognition he undoubtedly deserves. I've said it before, I'll say it again, Ren is special.
Beautiful reaction Vanessa! Welcome to the amazing.rabbit hole that is the music of Ren! New subscriber. Looking forward to you exploring more of his music.
I like that your reaction video before this one was Tom MacDonald "Best Rapper Ever" and then up jumped on "Hi Ren" because it's the same idea, battle with their inner self doubt/demons/subconscious but done so different creatively! It's a great contrast! Tom and Ren are 2 of my absolute favorite artists and they will both blow your mind because they don't have a formulaic sound, every song from each of them sounds completely different! You also picked 2 artists with fans that are so loyal and will do whatever they can to help more people find their music and will support anyone that is reacting to their music. And they are both independent and both try to get a message out and open people's eyes and minds to make changes to better this world! I'm down for the ride for both!! Let's go!
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This song was amazing 🤩 what do you think?
A MASTERPIECE!!!
Everytime I watch this, it always brings tears to my eyes. Everything that Ren does solo, collaboration, or with the band The Big Push is amazing art. Thank you so much for your reaction. ✌️🤗
I listen to Ren everyday! I've never in my life been so amazed by a human being.
His intelligence is very high,therefore he's a lyrical genius. A musican,rapper ( mad rap skills too)!!! Which I personally LOVE❤😊
REN has been through so much with his health after being misdiagnosed for many years .
He found out that he has Lyme disease that he is still going through treatments for.
The medications made him have psychosis at times and made him physically ill,sometimes bedridden.
** I had recommended that you check him out,and am so glad that you did. Thank you!
Ren is very humble,and actually watches alot of reactors,and goes live while watching it.
Extremely different type of artist for sure! 🙏
I've never written such a long comment about a artist before. Lol
I cannot emphasize enough how much this man has impacted myself & so many others.
WELOME TO THE RENIASANCE!❤🤘✌️💪
He's got so many great songs - Rap, Ballads, Story Telling songs like this one, etc. Check out his band - The Big Push also.
You have no idea. You have to hear chalk outlines with ren and chinchilla. Then absolutely need to Watch jenny and screeches tale. But have cleenex for both
His entire catalog is 🔥 Pick Anything!!!!
Literally this.. You just end up crying and gaping at the end of any song.. Then replaying it for the rest of the day
Welcome to the Ren "Rabbithole". You say you "don't even know what genre of music he is"? He is his own genre! He does it all: rock, rap, ska, bard, etc... He plays guitar, piano and a couple other instruments. He's an incredible lyricist and song writer. Him and his bandmates The Big Push are fire! His collabs with Chinchilla and Eden Nash are fantastic.
Can't wait to see you go down the Ren rabbit hole. I am a musician myself and came across this guy a few months ago. A breath of fresh air in an industry that has been kind of stagnant. He never ceases to amaze me not only with his different abilities but his connection to his craft and his hardships are overflowing in what he produces. Then if that isn't enough, he does most of his videos "live" and in one take. His story telling will keep you mezmorized and invested emotionally. Enjoy!!
When Ren was about 19 years old, he was working with Sony toward his big breakthrough, but he became so ill he realized he couldn't fulfill his contract and they mutually decided to go their own ways. He went years misdiagnosed as a mental illness while the pain became so debilitating he would spend up to 23 hours a day in bed and eventually started having psychosis. Finally he got the right diagnosis - Lyme's disease, but the disease had been untreated for so long he suffered long-term damage. Now, at 33 years old, he's been receiving highly specialized treatment in Canada since January and will probably be there until October (with breaks to go home) trying to fully find the damage, repair what they can, and prevent it from flaring up again. As you go through his back-catalog, this information will explain a lot.
Ren pre-recorded several videos to be released periodically while he's getting his treatment. His cinematographer just arrived in Canada a week or two ago and they're shooting some videos right now. He's flying back to the UK for a few weeks (with the doctors' permission) and shooting another video. Keep an eye out for new releases. Since Ren is completely independent he's free to do whatever songs he wants and doesn't have to stick to a genre for radio play or commercial interests. He tried to stick to the rap/hip-hop genre so his latest album would be cohesive, so a lot of his latest songs are rap, but you should check out his duets and older stuff for his singing. He was also in a band called "The Big Push" who would perform on the streets of Brighton. Enjoy your journey.
This is one of the most impactful pieces of art ever made !
Wow, that was insane! Never heard of him, but Im an instant fan
That’s exactly how I felt too Mark!
@@vanessagomes Nice pick! This guy is a genius and it hit home!
@marksilva2929 , I love it when new fans find Ren😊. His new song, Suicide, will be released today😊.
Ren is an independent Artist - so, it helps a lot if People subscribe to his Channel
@@vanessagomes Vanessa could please do more videos. Your format is way better than all the other reaction videos. Literally watched no life shq(won't say his name) since he had 50 thousand subscribers. You just as much potential and personally prefer the big screen on the video's. People go looking for there favorite bands from back in the day, just to watch people react to the music we grew up on. For me it's 90's grunge. For others it could be 80's 70's 60's music. Love songs, party songs old dance songs. I see you at a million subs by 2024 if you start hitting these genres. I would love to do it, but no one wants to watch an old guy with a shaved head do reactions. Maybe when I retire. But people will love you straight up
Music is the place that we go to to speak about the things we cannot formulate the words for. It is the epitome of self reflection. I'm a musician who is also suffering with chronic illness as Ren is as well. He was diagnosed with Lyme disease after it had gone misdiagnosed for years! He felt his body dying, and it left him bed ridden. He had a contract with Sony Records as he has been around for a while but has just recently blown up everywhere. It was that illness where Ren could no longer fulfill his side of the agreement with Sony and they parted ways. I highly suggest watching The Tale Of Jenny & Screech (Full)
More Ren please 🔥✌️❤️🏴
Ren library is even more diverse than this song if you can believe it. He hits every genre and mood you could think of.
If you like this, he has many, many, many more bangers. Some that will make you think, some that will make you cry, some that just shows off his talent. No matter the genre of music, he does it all. Recommend going down the Ren train.
[Intro]
Ooooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooooh
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[Verse 1]
Hi there Ren
It's been a little while
Did you miss me?
You thought you’d buried me, didn't you? Risky…
'Cause I always come back
Deep down you know that
Deep down you know I'm always in periphery
Ren, aren't you pleased to see me?
It's been weeks since we spoke, bro, I know you need me
You’re the sheep, I'm the shepherd
Not your place to lead me
Not your place to be biting off the hand that feeds me
Hi Ren, I’ve been taking some time to be distant
I’ve been taking some time to be still
I've been taking some time to be by myself since my therapist told me I'm ill
And I've been making some progress lately, and I've learnt some new coping skills
So I haven't really needed you much, man
I think we need to just step back and chill
Ren, you sound more insane than I do
You think that those doctors are really there to guide you?
Been through this a million times
Your civilian mind is so perfect at always being lied to
Okay, take another pill, boy!
Drown yourself in the sound of white noise
Follow this ten-step program, rejoice!
All your problems will be gone! Fucking dumb boy
Nah, mate, this time it's different man, trust me
I feel like things might be falling in place
And my music's been kinda doing bits too
Like I actually might do something great
And when I'm gone, maybe I'll be remembered
For doing something special with myself
That's why I don't think that we should talk, man
'Cause when you're with me, it never seems to help
You think that you can amputate me?
I am you, you are me, you are I, I am we
We are one, split in two, that makes one, so you see:
You got to kill you if you wanna kill me
I'm not left over dinner, I’m not scraps on the side
Oh, your music is thriving? Delusional guy!
Where's your top ten hit? Where's your interview with Oprah?
Where are your Grammy's Ren? Nowhere!
Yeah, but, my music's not commercial like that
I never chased numbers, statistics or stats
I never write hooks for the radio
They never even play me, so why would I concern myself with that?
But my music is really connecting
And the people who find it respect it
And for me, that's enough
‘Cause this life's been tough so it gives me a purpose I can rest in
Man, you sound so pretentious!
Ren, your music is so self-centered
No one wants to hear another song about how much you hate yourself, trust me
You should be so lucky, having me inside you to guide you, remind you to manage expectations
Provide you perspective, that thing you neglected, I get it
You wanna be a big deal, next Jimi Hendrix? Forget it
Man, it's not like that
Man, it's just like that, I'm inside you, you twat!
No, it's not, man you're wrong, when I write I belong
Let me break the fourth wall by acknowledging this song:
Ren sits down, has a stroke of genius
He wants to write a song that was not done previous
A battle with his subconscious, Eminem did it
Played on guitar? Plan B did it!
Man you're not original, you criminal, rip-off artist
The pinnacle of your success is stealing other people's material
Ren, mate, we've heard it all before
Oh, "She sells seashells on the sea shore"
Fuck you! I don't need you, I don't need to hear this
'Cause I'm fine by myself, I'm a genius!
And I will be great, and I will make waves, and I'll shake up the whole world beneath us
That's right, speak your truth!
Your fucking god complex leaks out of you
It's refreshing to actually hear you say it!
Instead of downplay it
“Ugh, music is all about the creative process and if people can find something to relate to within that, then that's just a bonus”
Fuck you! I'ma fucking kill you, Ren
Well, fucking kill me, then! Let's fucking have you, Ren
I'ma do it, watch me prove it, who are you to doubt my music?
‘Cause I call the shots, I choose if you die
Yeah, I call the shots and so I choose who survives
I'll tie you up in knots when I lock you inside
[Bridge]
News flash
I was created at the dawn of creation
I am temptation
I am the snake in Eden
I am the reason for treason
Beheading all kings, I am sin with no rhyme or reason
Sun of the morning, Lucifer, Antichrist
Father of lies, Mestophales
Truth in a blender, deceitful pretender
The banished avenger, the righteous surrender
When standing in front of my solar eclipse
My name, it is stitched to your lips, so you see
I won't bow to the will of a mortal, feeble and normal
You wanna kill me? I'm eternal, immortal
I live in every decision that catalysed chaos
That causes division
I live inside death, the beginning of ends
I am you, you are me, I am you, Ren!
[Verse 2]
Hi Ren, I’ve been taking some time to be distant
I’ve been taking some time to be still
I’ve been taking some time to be by myself and I've spent half my life ill
But just as sure as the tide starts turning
Just as sure as the night has dawn
Just as sure as the rainfall soon runs dry when you stand in an eye of a storm
I was made to be tested and twisted
I was made to be broken and beat
I was made by His hand, it's all part of His plan that I stand on my own two feet
And you know me, my will is eternal
And you know me, you've met me before
Face to face with a beast, I will rise from the east, and I'll settle on the ocean floor
And I go by many names also
Some people know me as hope
Some people know me as the voice that you hear when you loosen the noose on the rope
And you know how I know that I'll prosper?
'Cause I stand here beside you today
I have stood in the flames that cremated my brain and I didn't once flinch or shake
So cower at the man I've become
When I sing from the top of my lungs
That I won't retire, I'll stand in your fire
Inspire the meek to be strong
And when I am gone, I will rise
In the music that I left behind
Ferocious, persistent, immortal like you
We’re a coin with two different sides
[Outro]
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[Spoken Outro]
When I was seventeen years old, I shouted out into an empty room, into a blank canvas that I would defeat the forces of evil
And for the next ten years of my life I suffered the consequences...
With autoimmunity illness, and psychosis
As I got older, I realized there were no real winners and there were no real losers in psychological warfare
But there were victims and there were students
It wasn’t David versus Goliath, it was a pendulum
Eternally swaying from the dark to the light
And the more intensely that the light shone, the darker the shadow it casts
It was never really a battle for me to win, it was an eternal dance
And like a dance, the more rigid I became, the harder it got
The more I cursed my clumsy footsteps, the more I struggled
So I got older
And I learned to relax, and I learned to soften, and that dance got easier
It is this eternal dance that separates human beings from angels, from demons, from gods
And I must not forget, we must not forget, that we are human beings
Also this Ren Video was shot live.. in one take and it is amazing.. Glad you liked it : )
In one take 🤯🤯🤯
@@vanessagomes did I stutter. lmao : )
There is a whole deluge of music you can dive into on top of Tom MacDonald and Ren: Madchild, Brandon Heart, Adam Calhoun, Chris Webby, Ryan Upchurch, Stuffle Jennings, Jellyrole, Yellowolf and The last but not least.... Your sister Snow tha Product.. All great artists in their own right.. Snow tha Product Snow Tha Product || BZRP Music Sessions #39 depending on if you are Brazilian or Spanish .. If you speak Spanish.. Will blow your mind..
The audio is all live and continuous but the video is not a one-take since it has cuts and is from two takes. Samuel Perry-Falvey who filmed it, has clarified that in the comments on Jonathan Hiller's reaction to the song
@@hmo_mackey It is definitely shot from different camera angles.. Several camera setup.. If it was shot more than once.. That is news to me ..
Welcome to the world of Ren. This artist is incredible. Anything you hear from his music will blow you away. Please do tale of jenny and Screech trilogy next. Advice to the complete trilogy not one by one. It's like watching theater
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Everything Ren does will amaze you. Any genre you want he's either done it or is fully capable of doing it. He is a genius.
Great reaction. It's amazing seeing someone 'meet' Ren this way. He has a big catalog that crosses most genres. If you go down the Ren rabbit hole, the Renegades will show up for it. We are very partial to him and he is pro reactors feeling that they are putting his music out there which draws their following to him and his to them. He is a singer, rapper, beatboxer, writer, producer and a self taught multi-instrumentalist. He has been in 2 bands, Trick the Fox when he was younger and more recently, tho broken up now; The Big Push. I could give you a list of recommendations as long as my arm, so I'll give you just a really old one that's fun; Love Music pt1,a not as old deep one; Hold On, and a new one that will give you a tour inside our boy's twisted mind; Animal Flow.
Thank you so much Drea for enjoying my reaction and for giving me such a detailed comment to learn more about him! Hope you have a great day! ❤
Ren does every genre and he is extremely skilled in each one Ren is a generational talent I haven't come across any musician that is this talented in so many areas it truly blows my mind
Love watching all the reaction as people discover this track and this artist! Great channel!
Ren is amazing and what a great reaction from you ,thumbs up
Ren's new song "Suicide" is being released on the 9th of June, having been a follower of his music for a short time and spent most of the last month following almost every reaction channel to all his music I believe it will be even more emotional than Hi Ren or Chalk Outlines. FYI none of Ren's music has copyright restrictions and if you have to watch the whole thing you can and comment at the end.
8th of June
Beautiful reaction ❤
A lot of people watch reactions to re-live the emotions when they first discovered Ren. Start finding out what else he does and you will be blown away, I guarantee it. Looking forward to more Ren reactions 🙂
"I don't even know what genre of music this is going to be." HA!HA! and you still won't know afterwards. Cheers!
For REN, this was truly his reality. Misdiagnosed with Lyme disease for 7 years by conventional doctors who deemed him mentally ill, but when patients are experiencing neurological symptoms, they very often become misdiagnosed. Lyme disease can present itself as many neurological conditions including Acute Transverse Myelitis[3], Ptosis[4], Seizures, and Chronic Fatigue[1] and these symptoms can be often misdiagnosed or deemed psychosomatic. Second is dealing with the symptoms of Lyme neuroborreliosis, these neurological symptoms often leave patients feeling drained and debilitated as they begin losing their quality of life. Over time, patients find themselves unable to do the things they love as they struggle to get ahead of their progressing symptoms.
This song is 🔥 love the video Vanessa stay motivated Dream big 1 mill on the way
The Perfect Reaction..... I really think I have watched all the reactions to this Masterpiece and life changing performance but the way you did it was so calming and it's so lovely seeing someone new really respect the Master at work. There are really over 200 other videos including The Big Push ( the band he is in ) , then there are so many wonderful collaborations, I would Highly recommend Chalk Out Lines LIVE with Chinchilla as the next step.
Thank you Max for enjoying my reaction! I was genuinely enjoying every second of this masterpiece.. have an amazing day! ❤
@@vanessagomes I agree with Max, you're reaction was heart felt & your enthusiasm infectious. 🥳 You've definitely got yourself a new subscriber & welcome to the RENaissance.😁 I HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Ren's latest drop "Suic*de" 😭😭😭😭
(Have a lot of tissues handy. You go in thinking you're ready, but then Ren hits you almost 3 quarters of the way into the song, with some spoken word poetry that's like a emotional cement truck. It's so raw & real you feel like he's cut open his chest & left his heart out for everyone to see). GENIUS!!!
please trust me on this and do the tale of jenny and screech 3 parts full for the next if you want to do another Ren after that do what u like! hugs all around fun reaction
Great reaction and channel format.
Please do Ren's live version of 'I Shot the Sheriff'/'Road to Zion'/'Hip Hop' next with his brilliant band 'The Big Push'. Its a mind blowing juxtaposition to 'Hi Ren' and you're in the perfect sweet spot to enjoy it.
Note : Not to be confused with his stand alone cover 'I Shot the Sheriff' which is merely excellent as opposed to jaw dropping. Best wishes.
nice bit of editing there🙂
He does a song with Chincilla called Chalk Outlines, about mental meds and how they change the way you feel and live and how it's a double edged sword... but listen to the live version, it's breathtaking. And welcome to the Ren bus.
*REN is the Swiss Army knife of music the one with the fork and the spoon.*
I've listened 30+ times and i get goosebumps everytime. In particular when he stands and starts singing.
He is one of a few artists I consider on Tom Macdonald level.
Ren is a genre bending on a whole nuther level
I enjoyed your reaction
If you fall into the rabbit hole, I'll be back.
It's deep take a rope
Ren is a genius.
Ren is so talented...Singer, Rapper, musician, writer, Producer. The Hunger, Illest of our time, Losing it, Chalk Outlines, Etc... All are 🔥
"Beyond delighted" is an excellent description for how I felt watching your reaction. I've watched… an excessive number of reactions to this video (as for me it's a way to recapture how amazed I felt seeing it for the first time), and yours is one of the best I've seen. Hopefully I'll get to see you react to more of the Ren bardcore.
Every other few seconds I got insane goosebumps. This song is truly amazing!! Thank you so much Michael! ❤🙏🏼
Great reaction, Vanessa! Yes: he's an elite performance artist, elite songwriter, elite rapper, elite singer and elite guitar player. You're going to be more and more shocked with each reaction to his music. "Tales of Jenny & Screech (Full) (performance art); "Illest of Our Time" (rap); "Sick Boi" (rap);"How to Be Me" featuring Chinchilla (singing); "Chalk Outlines" featuring Chinchilla (singing). Also, he is part of a band called The Big Push that has done some amazing street performances in the UK ("I Shot The Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop") mashup is amazing.
Or The Hunger defo or Watch Out by the Big Push.
I really envy you. Up ahead you have so many amazing Ren songs to hear for the first time. Loved your reaction.
no matter how many times you watch the video the goosebumps still appear...... a true miracle among men.....
i've only heard this song twice and it brought a tear to my eye both times.
I relived my first experience of watching Ren through your eyes ... great reaction. Subbed 👍
came for Ren, stayed for the great company! happily subscribed. react to anything by Ren or the big push and you can't go wrong. pro tip, it's a mistake to try and put Ren in a box. many have tried, all have failed! much love to you and yours. RENegade for life!
One man, one guitar...and yet it feels so big, so full. An absolute masterpiece!
I am certainly looking up some more of his work. He speaks the truth, unapologetically, and that makes him beautiful and this message needs to be heard!! ❤
I’ve watched this video literally close to 1000 times now. It’s still just as good now as the first time I saw it four months ago because I get to watch it for the first time all over again with new reactors. Welcome to the Ren universe.
Ren is remarkable in that many of his other songs are just as powerful as this one but in completely different ways. Have fun.
And I see myself watching this a lot more times in the future because it was just that amazing.
You have some catching up to do .Enjoy the Ren rabbit hole 😊😊
Greetings. Come join us travelling along the Ren Rabbit Hole. You won't regret it. I am certain others from this pathway have started speaking about Ren in detail. Listing his catalog, detailing his personal history. Just pick from the list as a title grabs your attention. In addition to Ren, Look up his busking, alone and with his band "The Big Push". Care to go further back, look for those very few videos with the band Trick the Fox. Want to shed tears... seek out the rare vlog Ren did during the thick of it. Though there should be more, i have yet to find more then one.
He is a once in a generation talent! All of his songs are masterpieces!
Do a deep dive on all of the big push its ren band I shoot the sheriff cover
Tale of Jenny and Screech (full) its a tragic trilogy ,so be prepared!
Like nothing you have seen before
i'm 56, i still cry watching this for the millionth time. go ahead and cry, nothing wrong with showing emotion over a 'song' that touches everyone on this ridiculous planet we live on regardless of the categories we assign one another.
loved your reaction as always. Also ren the illest of our time is one of the best
Good day Ms. Gomes or may I say Vanessa?
And welcome to Ren's Rabbit Hole!
Your reaction to this song was great, you have a new subscriber!
Ren has so many different styles of music in his repertoire, I know you'll find so many things you'll like.
Maybe the street performance with Ren and Chinchilla, there are two and both are wonderful, maybe you like rap: The Hunger,
heartbreaking: Chalk outline or How to be me (both live please, sooooo good).
Him and his Band The Big Push: Watch out (original video or live - both are excellent).
What more can I say, this cave is deep and full of treasure!
Greetings from Germany
Birgitt 👍🤝👍😀
REN brought me here and thank you for a great reaction to "Hi Ren". Can't wait for you to go down the REN rabbit hole. This man is a musical genius.
Loved your thoughts here!!!! Ren is a new phenomenon and so talented that i believe we are each shocked to see! So much to take in and appreciate. I love that with his unique approach to music, he has captured us all with his freedom to do his music...his way. Its brilliant. Well done❤
You will be mind blown
The great thing about Ren is ine
Every single song is different than the previous..
Totally worth it to dive into his catalogue ❤
His illness was mis diagnosed, he was treated for things he didn't have, then a trip to Brussels gave him his answer, he was suffering with Lymes disease and to this day he is still getting treatment. He is an amazing human being and talented in so many areas, a true performer and artist. That vid was done in one take!
Wren is a highly unique example of the vast ocean of talent in this world. Very original and his ability to rap and play instruments takes quite lot of concentration to learn to do successfully.
Love it! Subscribing to follow your Ren adventure.
Beautiful reaction! Ren is a breath of fresh air with lots of great stories to tell. Please keep reacting to his worrk!
This is great art. From the music, and lyrics, to the performance, and production. Everything about it is tremendous.
Loved your reaction to this❤ Stick with him & you can't go wrong.
Liked & subscribed in anticipation of you reacting to more Ren
Cheers 👍🍻
How I felt when I heard James Blake Retrograde the 1st time. Unique sounds always catch my 👂.
Hey! New sub here! I liked your reaction to the song. I am all here for your journey down the Ren rabbit hole!
I loved your reaction to this epic song. Thanks.
After watching your reaction today, I subscribed and visited your channel. I watched your video of how one month can change your life and immediately, your reaction to Hi Ren seemed way more important.
I too have struggled with depression and have spent years doing the eternal dance that Ren talks about. Hi Ren is such an important work of art that has touched so many. Any time I feel down, I watch the video and cry just like it is my first time watching it.
I am glad I ran across your video today in my feed and I look forward to watching your videos, past and future.
Keep your chin up and keep dancing. From one human being to another, you are respected.
Robert
Great reaction. Welcome to Rens beautifully twisted universe. And just wait there is so much more from this guy.... Sit back and enjoy..
You mirrored what most if us felt like after watching this masterpiece. Thanks for your heartfelt reaction!
Such a joy seeing another person falling in love with Ren, quite possibly the greatest artist of our time. enjoy the journey you are about to embark on.
He’s a whole vibe ….and such a humble soul… glad u found him!
The greatest all around artist of our times - he writes his lyrics and songs, he's a multi-instrumentalist, he's an actor, he directs these videos, he raps and produces his own beats - and he's fully independent. Everything he does is just him and his friends.
He has been truly sick for more than a decade, and misdiagnosed and mistreated for most of that time, which multiplied his illness ten-fold. He is now in Canada for a year receiving proper treatment. He looks healthy now, but seeing him look like a frail 13 year old when he was in his mid-20s is shocking. He has come a long way.
And he's just getting started. And so are you. Ren has so many great songs waiting for you, and so many more surprises.
Beautiful reaction welcome to the Ren Rabbit hole. You also need to see ALL of his collaborations with The Big Push, Sam Tomkins, Chinchilla and Eden Nash. His solol work is all breathtakingly original!
He can sing, rap, reggae anything. Genesis for rap, Chalk Outlines for singing
I call it folk-rap. It is ridiculous how good it is. I have listened to it several times a day over the last few weeks.
Joined at the soul with a pair of headphones. Gooseflesh EVERYTIME it's how I know when it's real. Can't wait to watch more #Ren with you ❤️ 🔥congratulations on 22k+🔥
Thank you so much ❤😊
Great reaction ❤ this is a once in a decade kind of song. I've never felt overawed by a song before I heard this. Lots of amazing music to discover with Ren. But you already know that by now😉
PS- Ren is releasing a new song today called "Suicide" 😊.
keep going with Ren. Watch the Tale of Jenny and Screech (full). Then The Huger, Illest of Our Time, Chalk Outlines, How to Be Me, Ocean, any and all of his busking videos, Blind Eyed... honestly, just throw a dart at a list of Ren songs, and you will have picked a winner. I have not heard a single meh song from him. Everything has been great. I'd also like to point out I'm a 43 year old metalhead and you can't get farther away from my perfered form of music, than this. Yet I will go out of my way to listen to Ren.
I will forever believe this song to be the song that no one knew they needed.
It beautifully destroyed my soul. You reaction to when Ren stood up is the same I had...and when he started singing with that majestic voice...I was bawling like a baby. I haven't been the same since. I have been so far down the Ren rabbit hole with his music that I haven't seen light for awhile.
There is nothing the same and everything is just bravo!
I had to sub to to watch your journey. I'm sure you will jump in the rabbit hole too.
You're gonna love it down here!!
P.s...Hello from a new sub!🤗
Peace and love always until there is no more!😊❤
One of the best reactions to Ren I've watched.
He's Britains new Shakespeare!
Subscribed!
and all done live in one take
Respect & Peace
you reacted exactly like i did...❤❤ he got a loooooooot mooore you have to whitness...listen to chalk outlines, how to be me, genesis etc....i promiss you get feelings you never thought of you had...ren is amazing...chinchilla is awesome aswell❤❤
Nice reaction Vanessa! Now jump down the rabbit hole and enjoy. He hasn't wrote a bad song. Still listen everyday after months.
Hehe, I had to chuckle when you said you have no idea which "genre" you would be listening to. Ren has no genre, if you carry on down the Ren rabbit hole you will have your mind blown!! Especially when you find out that he writes and produces all of it himself! AND while struggling with horrendous health conditions. The man is a genius.
Keep going hun.
Sending love from the UK 💕
Thank you love ❤️❤️❤️ and you’re right! He has no genre it’s insane. It’s all genius
@@vanessagomes you are so welcome ☺️ thankyou so much for responding.
I noticed that Ren himself commented on your latest reaction to "Murderer" 😃 that is AWESOME. He is such a humble and sweet man.
Keep up the good work hun. I look forward to more from you. Xx
Welcome to Ren,enjoy the ride,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
A true piece of art. I think also actually life changing for people as a description of the battles they face
thank you for reacting to my favourite artist ever and welcome to the Ren train you wont be disappointed ❤❤❤
Ren is amazing! Great reaction! Do NF - Hope next please like Ren he is a genius artist.
Great Reaction Vanessa, you earned my tears, my respect and love! Namaste, and Happy Solstice.
I wrote this introduction to Ren when I first discovered him earlier this year, as there wasn’t a Wikipedia entry for people to look him up prior to March 2023. I have posted this info to every “Hi Ren” reaction I have come across since, and I hope it will be of some use to the uninitiated. “Hi Ren” is the song that put Ren on everyone's radar since December; it went viral and has garnered over 13 million views since its debut, but he has been creating great music for more than ten years. Ren’s music videos are generally recorded live, often in a single take, although not necessarily the first take, and from various camera angles. In the case of "Hi Ren" it took four takes, all live in the room, to get the footage he wanted. His release, "Sick Boi," is almost another chapter to "Hi Ren." Many of Ren’s songs resonate with people because he addresses struggles that many others face every day.
Ren is an independent artist/singer/songwriter/busker from Brighton, UK. He plays multiple instruments (acoustic, electric, and bass guitar, piano, drums), has impressive vocals, is an excellent storyteller, and is quite the philosopher and poet. He is considered by many a modern-day bard; he calls his music “bardcore.” Ren’s earliest recordings on RUclips are from his time in a band called “Trick The Fox,” consisting of Ren and his buddies Charlie and Tommy. Unfortunately, the band performed only briefly due to Ren’s onset of health issues. They are very talented. A fun clip to watch is “The Mash Up.”
Ren’s trilogy "The Tale of Jenny/Screech/Violet" has been likened to a Shakespearean tragedy and is a prime example of his genius; it is a master’s class in storytelling and also showcases his guitar skills. The three acts are haunting, and the conclusion will catch you off guard. The trilogy needs to be watched in the order given, as this is the flow of the storyline and is best watched as a whole rather than piecemeal.
Ren’s collaborations with Chinchilla (“Chalk Outlines,” “How to Be Me,” “Sexual Healing,” “One Dance/Drunk in Love”) are beautiful and showcase his singing voice. His live music videos are especially impressive. Ren's personal reflections are threaded through many of his songs; "Insomnia," "Depression," “Diazepam," “Penitence,” “Dear God,” “Heretic,” “Dominos,” his "Freckled Angels" album, in particular his song “Fire,” just to name a few, all deserve a listen. His song "Money Game" (Part I & II) is another recommendation, although it is less of a personal song than it is an indictment of greed and the resulting injustices in this world.
Ren’s Hip Hop/Rap style songs are all worth checking out if you enjoy this genre; they are pretty amazing. Check out “The Hunger,” “Genesis,” “What You Want,” “Losing it (FISHER rap retake),” “Right Here, Right Now (Fatboy Slim one shot retake),” "Life is Funny," “Love Music (Parts 1, 2, and 3),” “Crucify Your Culture,” “Power,” "Hold On," “Bittersweet symphony (The Verve retake),” his recent release "The Illest Of Our Time," and his latest song “Animal Flow,” both the full production and the live acoustic version.
Ren's performances with Sam Tompkins (“Blind Eyed,” “Earned It /Mans World / Falling,” “Walking on the Moon/No Diggity,” “Feeling Good/Trouble So High/Masterblaster (Jammin'),” “Latch,” “Wild Thoughts/Crazy in love (Live Session),” “Same Old Situation (Live, feat. Ren),” “Improvising Around Stevie Wonder,” “What Went Wrong” Part I&II) are definitely a must. Also, his collaborations with Eden Nash (“Humble,” “Ocean”), Bibi (“Crutch,” “Ahiahiaoha”), Molly McKinna (“Penitence”), Orlean ("Jessica"), his former bandmate Romain Axisa (“French Song”), are all great. Last but not least, Ren’s busking sessions with Liv Sangster are awesome. I recently discovered that Ren also recorded a cover of “Can't Help Falling In Love (Elvis Cover),” that is simply beautiful.
"The Big Push" (Ren Gill, Gorran Kendall, Romain Axisa, and Glen Chambers) busking sessions, concerts, and live recordings all are amazing and well worth checking out. All but the drummer sing lead vocals at times. Ren, Gorran, and Romain all play multiple instruments. Ren plays acoustic, electric, and bass guitar, piano, and drums. Gorran plays acoustic, electric, bass guitar, and harmonica. Romain plays acoustic, electric, bass guitar, ukulele, and piano. They are each incredibly gifted artists, and their solo work is completely different from each other. Well worth checking out. Their covers of "I Shot the Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop," "Wade in the Water/Nina Simone/Trouble so Hard," "Watch Out," “War Pigs,” “Roadhouse Blues,” "My Generation," “Paint It Black,” "An Englishman in New York," “Bongo Bong” are awesome. On “These boots are made for walking’/Satisfaction/Everybody,” “Praise You” (Fatboy Slim Cover), “What Kind Of Woman Is This,” all three take a turn singing. The songs "Oh My Woman," “Swan Song,” “Sweet Little Lady," "It's Alright," “Dignity,” and so many others are equally impressive.
The band, at least for the time being, performed their last official busking session and gave their last concert in September of last year (2022) due to the fact that Ren was leaving for Canada to undergo specialized medical care and surgeries for his multiple health issues.
In anticipation of his stay in Canada, Ren prepared some music ahead of time to be released over the next six months that he expects to be gone. He released “Sick Boi” and “Bittersweet Symphony (The Verve retake),” which is another masterful work. Ren released his song, “Illest Of Our Time,” on his birthday, March 29. His newest release, "Animal Flow," is out now in two versions, a full production music video, and a live, one-take acoustic version.
I still fail to understand how Ren's YT channel has less than 1 million subscribers while his videos have garnered millions and millions of views!?! What is wrong with people? I guess it is a sign of our times; this is a "me, me, me" society, and people just want to consume, unwilling to give back even as little as giving a video a "like" and subscribing to an artist's channel.
Since you open to suggestions.. Chris Webby Raw Thought V .. Is a good Introduction piece by this Free Thinking Rap Artist !
I second that
Take time to watch this on REN’s channel to give him the views and keep this being recommended.❤
Loved your reaction Vanessa and I think Rens performance piece also brings out something in each of us that adds to the performance.
I have to be honest, I've watch most of the reactions to this song, and to see when it hits someone the same way it hit me, is (to me) the best part of the experience. That's kind of the point though, we are not alone. "I suffer, therefore I am....but I will not relent,... and I will learn to ride the waves." This is a universal human experience, the inner dialogue and struggle. This is a masterpiece of performance art, it connects people. It's quite literally IMPORTANT....and unfortunately, much needed in today's world.
The lights only flicker during the evil thoughts. I think the ying yang theory explains it very well. We are all very capable of great good or terrible evil, no matter what.
This is the kind of artistry that gives "broken" people hope. Ren, through this performance piece, has become to a lot of people exactly what he stated in the song, "...the voice that you hear when you loosen the noose on the rope". So powerful, so impactful. The song structure itself is incredible. It starts off as a battle between his positive (Angel) and negative (Demon) aspects, the negative then makes an overpowering last ditch effort to reign supreme, tearing free and trying to take control, but ultimately fails as the final act, being the "God" aspect, emerges Triumphant, though still acknowledging and accepting that it will ALWAYS be a battle because we are all "a coin with 2 different sides". It's a beautifully cathartic and raw musical masterpiece. Ren is truly special. Welcome to the Ren rabbit-hole, it's a trip worth taking. This was the 4th take he did and yes, it was done live. Wait until you hear some of his other stuff, especially his storytelling ("The Tale of Jenny & Screech", make sure it's the FULL version). You haven't even touched the breadth of this young man's talent yet.
The pig character (imo) represents the doctors and therapist who have essentially butchered him for years through their misdiagnosis. It's the system that focuses on peddling more pills than on genuinely trying to help to fix broken/ill people, caring more about profit than individual health. The bastardization of the hippocratic oath. He literally thought he was going insane because he was told repeatedly that the pain and symptoms he was experiencing were all in his head (psychosomatic). He had reached a point where he literally resigned himself to dying before he reached 30. Turns out he had Lyme's disease the whole time and it ran rampant through his system for 10 years, even to the point of causing brain damage. Ironically, if Ren hadn't gone through what he has, would he have ever made the art he has? There's no question that his suffering has shaped his music and now he's finally getting the recognition he undoubtedly deserves. I've said it before, I'll say it again, Ren is special.
Beautiful reaction Vanessa! Welcome to the amazing.rabbit hole that is the music of Ren! New subscriber. Looking forward to you exploring more of his music.
What an amazing well spoken beautiful young lady. 👍
Thank you so much 🫶🏼 I appreciate you a lot!
I like that your reaction video before this one was Tom MacDonald "Best Rapper Ever" and then up jumped on "Hi Ren" because it's the same idea, battle with their inner self doubt/demons/subconscious but done so different creatively! It's a great contrast! Tom and Ren are 2 of my absolute favorite artists and they will both blow your mind because they don't have a formulaic sound, every song from each of them sounds completely different!
You also picked 2 artists with fans that are so loyal and will do whatever they can to help more people find their music and will support anyone that is reacting to their music. And they are both independent and both try to get a message out and open people's eyes and minds to make changes to better this world!
I'm down for the ride for both!! Let's go!