Yep I was about to say the same thing. He love's the reaction channels. Imagine the amount of actual plays with all of us REN fans watching like 50 reaction videos per each song. 😃
And is renegades are used to muuch longer reaction videos.. so no need to cut down for us… it might actually backfire on you, if you do… it has been known that there are 50 mins reaction videos on a 2.5min song… so no need to worry
The Hi Ren reactions playlist that @chiefaberach has more than 1300 videos and my Tales reaction hit 900 this week… we love reactors… because we cannot watch Ren for the first time again 😢
You should re edit this without all the cuts. Ren will come in and give you love, not copyright strike you. Trust me, us REN fans want to relive every second of the song through your reactions.
Yes❤ to anything Ren!!! The Renegades will come!!!!❤ All almost 2 million of us❤ THIS LIKE SO MANY OF HIS DISCOGRAPHY WAS LIVE❤ REN is the artist we have been waiting all our lives for…. More importantly REN is a gift to HUMANITY!!!
For another side of Ren, check out his cover of Back on 74/Message in a Bottle or him playing with his street band The Big Push: I Shot The Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop Mashup (the one where he is wearing red suspenders)
Ren has such a crazy catelog, glad you enjoyed the vid! I think y’all would appreciate the tales of Jenny and screech it’s like a Shakespearean tragedy… but he also has a bunch of dope rap track you could check out his nas halftime retake 🖤❤️
The Renagade’s are here. Enjoy every Ren song becomes my new favorite!!welcome to the Ren rollercoaster! It’s a great ride!!!!! 🤪🤪🤪🤪 subbing and liking!
Commenting before Ive watched the reaction/breakdown. Oh boy! This is about to be a ride. Ren himself is a one of a kind. One of a generation. One in a lifetime. But also, The Big Push. The comment section will let you know. Its a marathon not a sprint.
Thank you for reacting to this!!! So glad you enjoyed it!! If you want some of this story telling then definitely The Tale of Jenny & Screech (full 13 mins video) which is the whole trilogy (only really works if you do it all in one go)… his rap bag, then a good start is Sick Boi (whilst it is still up… looong story), or his singing then maybe I shot the sheriff/ Road to Zion/ hip hop (red suspenders/braces) with his band The Big Push… Welcome to the rabbit hole… it’s warm and fuzzy down here 😋😁
You didn’t finish his monologue which ties up the meaning of the song. The last words of his monologue are where he speaks the most healing words of the whole thing. “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.” He is giving us the key to surviving the human condition. This is vital to the song. Please be more careful next time 💜😊💜
Congrats on finding Ren, and welcome to the Ren Rabbithole. This man is a multi-instrumentalist, multi-genre, storytelling and lyrical genius. Enjoy the ride! 😊❤️🔥😊
"Hi Ren" is the song that put Ren on everyone's radar in December 2022. However, Ren's earliest recordings on RUclips are from his time in a band called "Trick The Fox," consisting of Ren and his buddies Charlie and Tommy. Unfortunately, the band performed only briefly due to Ren's onset of health issues. They are very talented. A fun clip to watch is "The Mash Up." Ren's trilogy "The Tale of Jenny/Screech/Violet" has been likened to a Shakespearean tragedy and is a prime example of his genius; it is a master's class in storytelling and also showcases his guitar skills. The three acts are haunting, and the conclusion will catch you off guard. The trilogy needs to be watched in the order given, as this is the flow of the storyline and is best watched as a whole rather than piecemeal. Ren's Hip Hop/Rap style songs are worth checking out if you enjoy this genre; unfortunately, sexual innuendos are pervasive in hip-hop and rap, and Ren makes such references in several of his songs. Check out "The Hunger," "Genesis," "What You Want," "Losing It (FISHER rap retake)," "Right Here, Right Now (Fatboy Slim one shot retake)," "Life is Funny," "Love Music (Parts 1, 2, 3, and 4)," "Crucify Your Culture," "Power," "Hold On," his recent release, “Down On The Beat (feat. Viktus),” “Masochist,” his song “Halftime (Nas Retake),”and “Troubles,” just to name a few. Ren's collaborations with Chinchilla ("Chalk Outlines," "How to Be Me," "Sexual Healing," "One Dance/Drunk in Love") are beautiful and showcase his singing voice. His live music videos are especially impressive. Ren's personal reflections are threaded through many of his songs; "Insomnia," "Depression," "Diazepam," "Penitence," "Dear God," "Heretic," "Dominos," his "Freckled Angels" album, in particular his song "Fire," just to name a few, all deserve a listen. His song "Money Game" (Part I, II & III) is another recommendation, although it is less of a personal song than it is an indictment of greed and the resulting injustices in this world. Ren just released "Money Game Part III," and in my opinion, it is his best work to date. Ren's performances with Sam Tompkins ("Blind Eyed," "Earned It /Mans World / Falling," "Walking on the Moon/No Diggity," "Feeling Good/Trouble So High/Masterblaster (Jammin')," "Latch," "Wild Thoughts/Crazy in love (Live Session)," "Same Old Situation (Live, feat. Ren)," "Improvising Around Stevie Wonder," "Live in the Streets of Brighton, UK," "What Went Wrong" Part I&II) are definitely a must. Also, his collaborations with Eden Nash ("Humble," "Ocean"), Bibi ("Crutch," "Ahiahiaoha"), Molly McKinna ("Penitence"), Orlean ("Jessica"), his former bandmate Romain Axisa ("French Song"), are all great. Last but not least, Ren's busking sessions with Liv Sangster are awesome. I recently discovered that Ren also recorded a cover of "Can't Help Falling In Love (Elvis Cover)," which is simply beautiful. "The Big Push" (Ren Gill, Gorran Kendall, Romain Axisa, and Glen Chambers) busking sessions, concerts, and live recordings all are amazing and well worth checking out. All but the drummer sing lead vocals at times. They are each incredibly gifted artists. Their covers of "I Shot the Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop," "Wade in the Water/Nina Simone/Trouble So Hard," "War Pigs," "Roadhouse Blues," "My Generation," "Paint It Black," "An Englishman in New York," "Bongo Bong" are excellent. On "These Boots Are Made For Walking'/Satisfaction/Everybody," "Praise You" (Fatboy Slim Cover), and "What Kind Of Woman Is This," all three take a turn singing. The songs "Oh My Woman," "Swan Song," "Sweet Little Lady," "It's Alright," "Dignity," "Watch Out," and so many others are equally impressive. In 2023, Ren released "Sick Boi," "Bittersweet Symphony (The Verve retake)," which is another masterful work, "Illest Of Our Time," and "Animal Flow," which is out in two versions, a full-production music video, and a live, one-take acoustic version. Ren's release, "Su!cIde," is a sad, haunting, gut-wrenching tribute to Ren's friend Joe who took his own life. Ren’s follow-up to “Su!cIde,” "For Joe," is also sad and emotional, but strangely enough, it offers a sense of closure. Ren also premiered the official music video of his song “Murderer,” and followed it up with a newly recorded acoustic live version that is phenomenal and my favorite of the two versions. His releases, “Love Music Part 4,” “Masochist,” “Lost All Faith,” are from his album, "Sick Boi," which came out on October 13th, 2023; it made it to #1 on the UK Album Charts. Ren also released “Back on 74/Message in a Bottle (Live Retake),” “Fred Again Mashup,” as well as a number of Live acoustic versions of previously released songs, and “Bittersweet Symphony (Live)” just premiered August 26, 2024. Ren’s latest release, “Kujo Beatdown” is worth watching, but it is important that you watch Ren’s video preceding the release, where he goes into great detail as to what let up to the making of the song. I could list more, but this comment will likely get blocked by YT due to its length.
Definitely an artist that can't be defined by one song. He does his genre blending musical art pieces, but also structured full production songs: with beats and other instruments, singing, rapping etc.🕳🐇
It really is cool. When people find Ten we are there finding you. I love seeing people reactions to Ren because I can only hear a song for the first time once but through the reaction community get to feel it vicariously and love it. Have fun with this rabbit hole! Looking forward to watching more. A talent for all ages so hope you’ll both enjoy. Peace and love
Little confused why you cut off the last lines of the video. They are Ren's favorite lines, stressing the importance of accepting ourselves as human rather than angels, demons or gods. Coming to terms with our mutual humanity and learning to dance with our darker self rather than trying to be perfect . Ren speaks for the chronically ill and had been virtually housebound from 19 to 26 with Lyme disease. He has been using his music as therapy all his life. I suggest Sick Boi, the title track of his #1 album in the UK last year .
Nice reaction, gentlemen! Welcome to the Renaissance! Ren is an amazing artist who crosses all genres and also an outstanding human being. I see the Renegades have already started arriving and are giving you the information you need to start to your down the rabbit hole. I always suggest that people who are new to Ren's music watch his 1 Million Subscriber (Defining Success) video to see the type of person he is. Obscenely talented, real, honest and raw, he will make you cry, laugh, think and at times, blush. Ren IS music. Enjoy the ride, guys! ♥
Hi! Welcome to the Renegades! Ren whitelists his videos for reactors. He is truly a generational talent. Also, always stay all the way to the end of his videos. ❤ Subbed for your Gourley with Ren. 😊
@@BridgingTheGapYTren is 100% independent. No big music label. He never purposely copyrights a reaction, and if there’s any issues will always clear it for reactors. Always. There is seriously no need to edit. He has spoken about this numerous times
Ah a new ren reaction❤ Ren doesn't copyright claim. Most of us found Ren because we accidentally stumbled on to a reaction video of hi ren😅 . Because of his illness, he can't climb a stage anytime he want to or do all the thing other artists do to get an audience... he gained all these renegades mostly because of youtube.
Yay! A new Ren Reactor! PS you don’t have to interrupt or cut Rens vids short. If you get red flagged, just send a msg to Ren and he’ll clear it for you. ❤
Music knows no boundaries, and affects all who are willing to listen! As a fellow father, I love your connection with your dad! Keep it up - as new subscriber I will continue to watch you all!
Yall should definitely check out the tale of jenny and screech (plus violets tale. They're meant to be played one after the other). Ren is fuckin awesome. He's got some really fun great rap too if you get tired of the heavy emotional stuff he does
I’ve never seen anyone edit this song when reacting. And I’ve seen over a hundred by now. Ren won’t copyright it. Please react more to his songs and feel free to show a full version.
Thank you so much for reacting and showing pops Ren, Ren has some real old school soul and has done street performances with the band The Big Push busking on the street for coins inc Bob Marley and also his tune Back on 74 / Message In A Bottle (Live retake) is a real groove!!
I just saw your Hi Ren reaction, and put this journal entry of Ren's as my comment to that reaction. jAN 01, 2023~~~rEN~ Up until I was 9 years old, I would intermittently hear a voice in my head that was not my own. The voice was distinctly different to mine, and always negative. It would self criticize or urge me to do things I knew to be morally wrong. The most peculiar thing about the voice was that it took no effort on my behalf to produce. My own thoughts always felt like there was a process that required effort to bring them to the forefront of my mind, this voice appeared as though it was spoken by another. The sentences felt predetermined like they had already been constructed. I remember very vividly at 9 years old, becoming very frustrated with the voice. I stood in my back yard, internally screaming at the voice to be silent again and again, and it did. In a flash there was silence, to the point where my head felt like an empty room. I wasn't used to the quiet and that voice never returned. It almost felt lonely in my head. When I got older I had intermittent bouts with auditory hallucinations where I would hear perfect symphonies, usually at night when drifting off to sleep. They were so clear that they sounded like they were emanating from a radio in the corner of my room. I knew they weren't there, but for some reason they never came with the feeling of fear. I also recall sitting on a bus at the age of 15, and hearing the sound of a crowded room, with about 100 voices chattering away, I was the only person apart from the driver on the bus. These experiences were always very brief, and few and far between. My last hallucination was during an intense bout of psychosis in 2015, and was my first visual hallucination. I was walking down a pavement after jumping out my mums car in a crossroads in a moment of frustration and distress with my condition. I was trying to run from myself. What appeared to be a homeless man with a dark complexion approached me, and asked me what was wrong. I explained that I had been sick most my life, and I wasn't sure I had the strength to continue. He looked at me, and smiled and told me 'everything is going to be okay in the end Ren.' I had not told him my name. There was something so overpoweringly sincere about this very simple message, which brought with it an overwhelming feeling of inner peace, and in a flash, he vanished. My rational brain always linked these experiences to what the doctors have told me, that there are parts of my brain compromised by the autoimmunity in my body. That the myelin sheaths surrounding the complex electrical system that conduct my thoughts were damaged and compromised, causing these lucid experiences that I knew did not exist inside the physical world. The part of me that edges away from logical and rational thought always attributed these thoughts to some kind of otherworldly intervention, that made my thoughts the battleground of some spiritual tug of war. For a long time I never really acknowledged this part of myself, for with it brought the danger and stigma of sounding like a crazy person. I decided with my latest release, to the best of my ability, to capture and express this chess match of thought. Hi Ren comes out in just over 24 hours. I can't wait for you all to hear it.
You must check The tale of Jenny and Screech (full) by Ren. Also his street band The Big Push covering I shot the sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop. He is crazy versatile and talented. Please consider not cutting the reaction. Here for more Ren🫡
This information gives you some background on Ren and puts much of his music and performance art in perspective. I gathered the information from old newspaper interviews, articles, and Ren's public livestreams and posts. All the information here was gathered exclusively from sources Ren personally approved for public release. Ren is a Welsh independent artist/singer/songwriter/busker/producer, living in Brighton, UK. He plays multiple instruments (acoustic, electric, and bass guitar, piano, melodica, drums, cello), has impressive vocals, beatboxes, produces all his own beats, is an excellent storyteller, and is quite the philosopher and poet. He is considered by many a modern-day bard; he once jokingly called his music "bardcore" and it stuck. Ren's music videos are frequently recorded live using a lavalier mic, often in a single take, although not necessarily the first take, and from various camera angles. In the case of the music video performance of "Hi Ren," it took four takes, all live in the room, to get the footage he wanted. "Sick Boi," is almost another chapter to "Hi Ren" and appears to have been filmed in the same room. Ren also has a live version of “Hi Ren” that was recorded in front of an audience. Ren has been creating great music for more than ten years. Many of Ren's songs resonate with people because he addresses struggles that many others face every day. Deservedly so, in October 2023, Ren album “Sick Boi” hit #1 on the UK Billboard album charts. Every RENegade should listen to this beautiful and moving poem/spoken word tribute to Ren's accomplishment of hitting #1 on the UK album charts. It is from a young artist by the name of Sonny Saxton, and he skillfully weaves many of Ren's song titles and lyrics into his poem. I hope Ren will notice and watch it. Here is the link; well worth everyone’s time. ruclips.net/video/Kkp3B-x6-Io/видео.html&lc=UgwmBUMbXrER6Mx4WwJ4AaABAg.9w8dqTD6k0V9wAM4gBoRW3 Ren pursued a career in music from an early age. In 2009, while studying music performance at Bath Spa University, he began to experience health issues and was struggling to attend his lectures, which eventually caused him to discontinue his studies and return home. In addition, Ren was signed by Sony Records in 2010 and was working on an album when his health deteriorated to the point that he was unable to go on; consequently, his contract with Sony was dissolved. Ren would later relocate to Brighton. Ren's illness often kept him in bed for up to 23 hours daily. Ren was initially misdiagnosed with depression, bipolar disorder, and chronic fatigue syndrome, which led him to experience psychosis and develop PTSD. It would take seven years before a doctor in Belgium finally correctly diagnosed Ren with autoimmunity, Lyme disease, and resulting damage to the brain, organs, joints, and PTSD. Ren eventually underwent stem cell therapy in the United States, which improved his health, but it has not been a cure. Ren has spend the last 1 ½ years in Calgary, Canada, undergoing treatment for Lyme Disease and other medical conditions brought on by the disease, such as Mast Cell Activation Disorder (MCAD), which has affected the myelin sheath in his brain, his thyroid, and adrenals as well as his bones/joints. After, what was thought to be a successful treatment, Ren just had a relapse and will have to return to Canada for additional treatments. Ren hit #1 on the UK Billboard Album Charts last October. Check out and subscribe to his channel; if you are a content creator, ask your audience to subscribe to Ren's channel. Let’s help make Ren a household name.
Hi Jens, I hope you're doing well. It's been so long since I've seen your posts. I like the updates! Thanks for continuing to bring his true story to reactors and fans. I hope to see you around more 🙏💙
Thanks for this explanation. Unfortunately I don't have the money to have Rens journey however Ren gives me home that things may change. I have a similar illness path as him. Only difference is no treatments so 19 yrs in with no hope. Ren makes me feel less alone.
For Ren I highly suggest two songs: Ren Back On 74/Message In A Bottle covers are 🔥 Also, his band The Big Push is amazing. I Shot The Sheriff/Road To Zion/Hip Hop. Great reaction!
The Hunger,Humble,Ocean, Genesis,Chalk Outlines,Power,Back in n 74th/Message in a Bottle remake,I Shot the Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip hop with his band the Big Push ( with the red suspenders)… literally EVERYTHING he does or is a part of is PHENOMENAL!!! Some tracks he features on by other artists that are FIRE are: Baggage (Chris Webby feat.Ren) and Fentanyl (Knox Hill feat.Ren) which both dropped pretty recently.Ren also was in 2 bands : Trick the Fox and The Big Push (which is the band he used to busk with in the UK. ) all hhis music is different and every song is FIRE!!! Also, there’s a trilogy called the Tale of Jenny & Screech (which includes Violets Tale) …Renegades call his style Bardcore…and Renegades are his fans.Welcome to the Reniverse and BUCKLE IN for an INCREDIBLE journey!!! 🎶❤️✌🏻
Oh dive down the rabbit hole! He is a rapper and singer and guitar player and story teller and is a pianist. You will be very suprised with Ren. I'm sure people will fill you in on his story but keep going. My second listen was the tales of Jenny screetch and violet the 13 minute version. You have to do all three of them together and keep in mind these videos are done live in on shot
happily surprised to see this on y'alls channel since I've followed y'all from the beginning. I think Ren songs like Power/Genesis/The Money Game trilogy fall more in line with y'alls previous videos, but the Tales trilogy (the 13 minute version of The Tale of Jenny and Screech) is an experience all it's own. gotta upload the reaction with way less cuts though since his music is independent and you don't have to worry about copyright strikes
That last piece where he goes off on guitar and sings the ooh oohs from the intro is the sound of survival and a celebration of life. It makes me forget my own issues for a few minutes. Once he stands up, the beginning makes perfect sense, and it becomes cohesive and brilliant.
I like the way that father and son have the same moves when they are getting into the groove. REN is a Bard, a poet and with out a doubt we are fortunate that he has found away to share his talent and wisdom with the world.
He can literally play any style of music, rap, reggae, singing, guitar, piano even covers edm tracks, sings road to zion in the streets with his cover band then raps on a nas track, produces his own beats, did all of his own marketing there is literally nobody out there right now more musically talented than ren, check out Jenny, screeches and violets tale next then work your way through his many many unbelievable tracks after that you will not be disappointed
Ren believes that a rising tide lifts all boats and he often makes the rounds of reactor channels to watch how his music is taken. And there has never been an artist that can make me so excited to watch a performance 100 times with the same passion as I did the first time I saw this. And my favorite thing to do after a new song drops is to go see all the reactors. This song saved my life.
OMG this is just a peek into the Ren Rabbit Hole. Jump both feet first you will love the travels your about to go on. A Wold of wonder is about to explode. As well as all the other artist you will find on your journey, you are in for some fun. Wait for the support coming your way Renegades from all corners of the world.x
This is just the surface of this young man's talents. He is setting the bar for what it means to be a performer, a writer, and an artist. React to his cover of I shot the Sheriff. They are out on the street performing.
You father understand internally that when the "demon stopped" Ren started again. Because that's the cycle. He didn't see it, but he felt it in his reaction 🎉
you don't need to edit Ren songs he F's with reactors and wont claim you
Yep I was about to say the same thing. He love's the reaction channels. Imagine the amount of actual plays with all of us REN fans watching like 50 reaction videos per each song. 😃
And is renegades are used to muuch longer reaction videos.. so no need to cut down for us… it might actually backfire on you, if you do… it has been known that there are 50 mins reaction videos on a 2.5min song… so no need to worry
The Hi Ren reactions playlist that @chiefaberach has more than 1300 videos and my Tales reaction hit 900 this week… we love reactors… because we cannot watch Ren for the first time again 😢
@@TheAndreaDonoso Yep... What you said 💯
This is the one musician that you don’t need to edit anything the Renegades always watch the video ❤
You should re edit this without all the cuts. Ren will come in and give you love, not copyright strike you. Trust me, us REN fans want to relive every second of the song through your reactions.
PLEASE do this! I promise to like and subscribe if you do!!!
Yes❤ to anything Ren!!! The Renegades will come!!!!❤ All almost 2 million of us❤ THIS LIKE SO MANY OF HIS DISCOGRAPHY WAS LIVE❤ REN is the artist we have been waiting all our lives for…. More importantly REN is a gift to HUMANITY!!!
You should react to anything ren , and renegades will come and support your and your channel …..they always do , we will be waiting and watching
And its great music.
Sounds kinda ominous lol real though
For another side of Ren, check out his cover of Back on 74/Message in a Bottle or him playing with his street band The Big Push: I Shot The Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop Mashup (the one where he is wearing red suspenders)
snap! 100%
Great! The tales of Jenny full 3 part is a MUST!! 😎
Agreed 💯. They must be played in this order 1. Jenny 2. Screech 3. Violet and we prefer to watch you react to them back to back if possible 👍
Ren has such a crazy catelog, glad you enjoyed the vid! I think y’all would appreciate the tales of Jenny and screech it’s like a Shakespearean tragedy… but he also has a bunch of dope rap track you could check out his nas halftime retake 🖤❤️
RENegade here! Please keep reacting. 🙏 love to you both from New Zealand 🇳🇿 ❤️
The Renagade’s are here. Enjoy every Ren song becomes my new favorite!!welcome to the Ren rollercoaster! It’s a great ride!!!!! 🤪🤪🤪🤪 subbing and liking!
Commenting before Ive watched the reaction/breakdown.
Oh boy! This is about to be a ride.
Ren himself is a one of a kind. One of a generation. One in a lifetime.
But also, The Big Push. The comment section will let you know.
Its a marathon not a sprint.
Renegade showing up ❤ Liked and Subscribed for more Ren 🐇🕳️❤️
Y’all need to watch his videos of playing live on the streets in England. He’s a great performer!
i cant find that one even though ive seen it already
Thank you for reacting to this!!! So glad you enjoyed it!!
If you want some of this story telling then definitely The Tale of Jenny & Screech (full 13 mins video) which is the whole trilogy (only really works if you do it all in one go)… his rap bag, then a good start is Sick Boi (whilst it is still up… looong story), or his singing then maybe I shot the sheriff/ Road to Zion/ hip hop (red suspenders/braces) with his band The Big Push…
Welcome to the rabbit hole… it’s warm and fuzzy down here 😋😁
You didn’t finish his monologue which ties up the meaning of the song. The last words of his monologue are where he speaks the most healing words of the whole thing. “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.” He is giving us the key to surviving the human condition. This is vital to the song. Please be more careful next time 💜😊💜
Great react. Loved the insight! 💜
Oh boy, you’re in for the ride of a lifetime if you go down Ren’s rabbit hole. He’s a man of many talents!
Congrats on finding Ren, and welcome to the Ren Rabbithole. This man is a multi-instrumentalist, multi-genre, storytelling and lyrical genius. Enjoy the ride! 😊❤️🔥😊
"Hi Ren" is the song that put Ren on everyone's radar in December 2022. However, Ren's earliest recordings on RUclips are from his time in a band called "Trick The Fox," consisting of Ren and his buddies Charlie and Tommy. Unfortunately, the band performed only briefly due to Ren's onset of health issues. They are very talented. A fun clip to watch is "The Mash Up."
Ren's trilogy "The Tale of Jenny/Screech/Violet" has been likened to a Shakespearean tragedy and is a prime example of his genius; it is a master's class in storytelling and also showcases his guitar skills. The three acts are haunting, and the conclusion will catch you off guard. The trilogy needs to be watched in the order given, as this is the flow of the storyline and is best watched as a whole rather than piecemeal.
Ren's Hip Hop/Rap style songs are worth checking out if you enjoy this genre; unfortunately, sexual innuendos are pervasive in hip-hop and rap, and Ren makes such references in several of his songs. Check out "The Hunger," "Genesis," "What You Want," "Losing It (FISHER rap retake)," "Right Here, Right Now (Fatboy Slim one shot retake)," "Life is Funny," "Love Music (Parts 1, 2, 3, and 4)," "Crucify Your Culture," "Power," "Hold On," his recent release, “Down On The Beat (feat. Viktus),” “Masochist,” his song “Halftime (Nas Retake),”and “Troubles,” just to name a few.
Ren's collaborations with Chinchilla ("Chalk Outlines," "How to Be Me," "Sexual Healing," "One Dance/Drunk in Love") are beautiful and showcase his singing voice. His live music videos are especially impressive. Ren's personal reflections are threaded through many of his songs; "Insomnia," "Depression," "Diazepam," "Penitence," "Dear God," "Heretic," "Dominos," his "Freckled Angels" album, in particular his song "Fire," just to name a few, all deserve a listen. His song "Money Game" (Part I, II & III) is another recommendation, although it is less of a personal song than it is an indictment of greed and the resulting injustices in this world. Ren just released "Money Game Part III," and in my opinion, it is his best work to date.
Ren's performances with Sam Tompkins ("Blind Eyed," "Earned It /Mans World / Falling," "Walking on the Moon/No Diggity," "Feeling Good/Trouble So High/Masterblaster (Jammin')," "Latch," "Wild Thoughts/Crazy in love (Live Session)," "Same Old Situation (Live, feat. Ren)," "Improvising Around Stevie Wonder," "Live in the Streets of Brighton, UK," "What Went Wrong" Part I&II) are definitely a must. Also, his collaborations with Eden Nash ("Humble," "Ocean"), Bibi ("Crutch," "Ahiahiaoha"), Molly McKinna ("Penitence"), Orlean ("Jessica"), his former bandmate Romain Axisa ("French Song"), are all great. Last but not least, Ren's busking sessions with Liv Sangster are awesome. I recently discovered that Ren also recorded a cover of "Can't Help Falling In Love (Elvis Cover)," which is simply beautiful.
"The Big Push" (Ren Gill, Gorran Kendall, Romain Axisa, and Glen Chambers) busking sessions, concerts, and live recordings all are amazing and well worth checking out. All but the drummer sing lead vocals at times. They are each incredibly gifted artists. Their covers of "I Shot the Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop," "Wade in the Water/Nina Simone/Trouble So Hard," "War Pigs," "Roadhouse Blues," "My Generation," "Paint It Black," "An Englishman in New York," "Bongo Bong" are excellent. On "These Boots Are Made For Walking'/Satisfaction/Everybody," "Praise You" (Fatboy Slim Cover), and "What Kind Of Woman Is This," all three take a turn singing. The songs "Oh My Woman," "Swan Song," "Sweet Little Lady," "It's Alright," "Dignity," "Watch Out," and so many others are equally impressive.
In 2023, Ren released "Sick Boi," "Bittersweet Symphony (The Verve retake)," which is another masterful work, "Illest Of Our Time," and "Animal Flow," which is out in two versions, a full-production music video, and a live, one-take acoustic version. Ren's release, "Su!cIde," is a sad, haunting, gut-wrenching tribute to Ren's friend Joe who took his own life. Ren’s follow-up to “Su!cIde,” "For Joe," is also sad and emotional, but strangely enough, it offers a sense of closure. Ren also premiered the official music video of his song “Murderer,” and followed it up with a newly recorded acoustic live version that is phenomenal and my favorite of the two versions. His releases, “Love Music Part 4,” “Masochist,” “Lost All Faith,” are from his album, "Sick Boi," which came out on October 13th, 2023; it made it to #1 on the UK Album Charts.
Ren also released “Back on 74/Message in a Bottle (Live Retake),” “Fred Again Mashup,” as well as a number of Live acoustic versions of previously released songs, and “Bittersweet Symphony (Live)” just premiered August 26, 2024. Ren’s latest release, “Kujo Beatdown” is worth watching, but it is important that you watch Ren’s video preceding the release, where he goes into great detail as to what let up to the making of the song. I could list more, but this comment will likely get blocked by YT due to its length.
Please do more reactions to Ren! I need more of this in my life ❤
Son & Dad. Brings me tears of the bond and love.
It's a shame to cut this masterpiece!
Definitely an artist that can't be defined by one song. He does his genre blending musical art pieces, but also structured full production songs: with beats and other instruments, singing, rapping etc.🕳🐇
It's awesome that you and your dad can share this experience. I encourage you to keep it going and check out more Ren.
I can’t wait till you guys start diving down his catalog
Another Renegade here and subbed for your journey! ❤
It really is cool. When people find Ten we are there finding you. I love seeing people reactions to Ren because I can only hear a song for the first time once but through the reaction community get to feel it vicariously and love it. Have fun with this rabbit hole! Looking forward to watching more. A talent for all ages so hope you’ll both enjoy. Peace and love
Little confused why you cut off the last lines of the video. They are Ren's favorite lines, stressing the importance of accepting ourselves as human rather than angels, demons or gods. Coming to terms with our mutual humanity and learning to dance with our darker self rather than trying to be perfect .
Ren speaks for the chronically ill and had been virtually housebound from 19 to 26 with Lyme disease. He has been using his music as therapy all his life. I suggest Sick Boi, the title track of his #1 album in the UK last year .
Yes I agree!
Renegade here, will be waiting for another full reaction from you, Ren never disappoints and always amaze!❤
excited for this one!
I agree this little lad from the valleys of Wales UK is a living reggae rapper cosmopolitan god ❤
More Ren, please!
Subbed in hopes of more.
I hear the RENegades rumbling. 😊 😉
Nice reaction, gentlemen! Welcome to the Renaissance! Ren is an amazing artist who crosses all genres and also an outstanding human being. I see the Renegades have already started arriving and are giving you the information you need to start to your down the rabbit hole. I always suggest that people who are new to Ren's music watch his 1 Million Subscriber (Defining Success) video to see the type of person he is. Obscenely talented, real, honest and raw, he will make you cry, laugh, think and at times, blush. Ren IS music. Enjoy the ride, guys! ♥
New Sub!!! Loved your reaction guys keep them coming, cannot wait to see more REN on here love from the 🇬🇧
Great reaction guys thank you Ren is an amazing artist so enjoy the journey....thanks appreciate you👍👍
Loved your reaction to Ren ❤️ Sharing the love ❤️ Liked and subscribed ❤️👍😄👍
New Renegade. U r going to have SO much fun!!!! Onboard for your ride!!
Hi! Welcome to the Renegades! Ren whitelists his videos for reactors.
He is truly a generational talent. Also, always stay all the way to the end of his videos. ❤
Subbed for your Gourley with Ren. 😊
We watched till the end. This video is not whitelisted.
@@BridgingTheGapYTren is 100% independent. No big music label. He never purposely copyrights a reaction, and if there’s any issues will always clear it for reactors. Always. There is seriously no need to edit. He has spoken about this numerous times
Welcome to the Reniverse!!!
Thank you for a great reaction.
Thanks gents, good reaction! ☮️
Great reaction! Please do more Ren videos. I subbed. 😉❤️✌️
Ah a new ren reaction❤ Ren doesn't copyright claim. Most of us found Ren because we accidentally stumbled on to a reaction video of hi ren😅 . Because of his illness, he can't climb a stage anytime he want to or do all the thing other artists do to get an audience... he gained all these renegades mostly because of youtube.
Loved your reaction to Ren! Renegade here! Sharing the love. Liked and subscribed 👍😊👍♥️
Yay! A new Ren Reactor! PS you don’t have to interrupt or cut Rens vids short. If you get red flagged, just send a msg to Ren and he’ll clear it for you. ❤
Thank you for reacting to this video! Hope to see more of Ren on this channel!
Music knows no boundaries, and affects all who are willing to listen! As a fellow father, I love your connection with your dad! Keep it up - as new subscriber I will continue to watch you all!
new suscriber here, Renegade here!!! wellcome to Ren´s world!!!
Brilliant reaction! Keep it up! I love Ren, best UK artist in my opinion
Loved this! Y’all were showing off those identical smiles during several of the shots. Loved how much dad was vibing! 🫶🏻
Yall should definitely check out the tale of jenny and screech (plus violets tale. They're meant to be played one after the other). Ren is fuckin awesome. He's got some really fun great rap too if you get tired of the heavy emotional stuff he does
I’ve never seen anyone edit this song when reacting. And I’ve seen over a hundred by now. Ren won’t copyright it. Please react more to his songs and feel free to show a full version.
Thank you so much for reacting and showing pops Ren, Ren has some real old school soul and has done street performances with the band The Big Push busking on the street for coins inc Bob Marley and also his tune Back on 74 / Message In A Bottle (Live retake) is a real groove!!
❤ This humble genius does it all! It keeps getting better my friends! ❤ Dad!
This was nice! If you guys do more Ren you’ll def have my view
Fire reaction guys 🔥🔥🔥ren will keep impressing you if you decide to dive deeper
You mangled a masterpiece!
I just saw your Hi Ren reaction, and put this journal entry of Ren's as my comment to that reaction.
jAN 01, 2023~~~rEN~
Up until I was 9 years old, I would intermittently hear a voice in my head that was not my own. The voice was distinctly different to mine, and always negative. It would self criticize or urge me to do things I knew to be morally wrong. The most peculiar thing about the voice was that it took no effort on my behalf to produce. My own thoughts always felt like there was a process that required effort to bring them to the forefront of my mind, this voice appeared as though it was spoken by another. The sentences felt predetermined like they had already been constructed.
I remember very vividly at 9 years old, becoming very frustrated with the voice. I stood in my back yard, internally screaming at the voice to be silent again and again, and it did. In a flash there was silence, to the point where my head felt like an empty room. I wasn't used to the quiet and that voice never returned. It almost felt lonely in my head.
When I got older I had intermittent bouts with auditory hallucinations where I would hear perfect symphonies, usually at night when drifting off to sleep. They were so clear that they sounded like they were emanating from a radio in the corner of my room. I knew they weren't there, but for some reason they never came with the feeling of fear. I also recall sitting on a bus at the age of 15, and hearing the sound of a crowded room, with about 100 voices chattering away, I was the only person apart from the driver on the bus.
These experiences were always very brief, and few and far between.
My last hallucination was during an intense bout of psychosis in 2015, and was my first visual hallucination. I was walking down a pavement after jumping out my mums car in a crossroads in a moment of frustration and distress with my condition. I was trying to run from myself. What appeared to be a homeless man with a dark complexion approached me, and asked me what was wrong. I explained that I had been sick most my life, and I wasn't sure I had the strength to continue. He looked at me, and smiled and told me 'everything is going to be okay in the end Ren.' I had not told him my name. There was something so overpoweringly sincere about this very simple message, which brought with it an overwhelming feeling of inner peace, and in a flash, he vanished.
My rational brain always linked these experiences to what the doctors have told me, that there are parts of my brain compromised by the autoimmunity in my body. That the myelin sheaths surrounding the complex electrical system that conduct my thoughts were damaged and compromised, causing these lucid experiences that I knew did not exist inside the physical world.
The part of me that edges away from logical and rational thought always attributed these thoughts to some kind of otherworldly intervention, that made my thoughts the battleground of some spiritual tug of war.
For a long time I never really acknowledged this part of myself, for with it brought the danger and stigma of sounding like a crazy person.
I decided with my latest release, to the best of my ability, to capture and express this chess match of thought.
Hi Ren comes out in just over 24 hours.
I can't wait for you all to hear it.
You must check The tale of Jenny and Screech (full) by Ren. Also his street band The Big Push covering I shot the sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop. He is crazy versatile and talented. Please consider not cutting the reaction. Here for more Ren🫡
This information gives you some background on Ren and puts much of his music and performance art in perspective. I gathered the information from old newspaper interviews, articles, and Ren's public livestreams and posts. All the information here was gathered exclusively from sources Ren personally approved for public release.
Ren is a Welsh independent artist/singer/songwriter/busker/producer, living in Brighton, UK. He plays multiple instruments (acoustic, electric, and bass guitar, piano, melodica, drums, cello), has impressive vocals, beatboxes, produces all his own beats, is an excellent storyteller, and is quite the philosopher and poet. He is considered by many a modern-day bard; he once jokingly called his music "bardcore" and it stuck.
Ren's music videos are frequently recorded live using a lavalier mic, often in a single take, although not necessarily the first take, and from various camera angles. In the case of the music video performance of "Hi Ren," it took four takes, all live in the room, to get the footage he wanted. "Sick Boi," is almost another chapter to "Hi Ren" and appears to have been filmed in the same room. Ren also has a live version of “Hi Ren” that was recorded in front of an audience.
Ren has been creating great music for more than ten years. Many of Ren's songs resonate with people because he addresses struggles that many others face every day. Deservedly so, in October 2023, Ren album “Sick Boi” hit #1 on the UK Billboard album charts. Every RENegade should listen to this beautiful and moving poem/spoken word tribute to Ren's accomplishment of hitting #1 on the UK album charts. It is from a young artist by the name of Sonny Saxton, and he skillfully weaves many of Ren's song titles and lyrics into his poem. I hope Ren will notice and watch it. Here is the link; well worth everyone’s time. ruclips.net/video/Kkp3B-x6-Io/видео.html&lc=UgwmBUMbXrER6Mx4WwJ4AaABAg.9w8dqTD6k0V9wAM4gBoRW3
Ren pursued a career in music from an early age. In 2009, while studying music performance at Bath Spa University, he began to experience health issues and was struggling to attend his lectures, which eventually caused him to discontinue his studies and return home. In addition, Ren was signed by Sony Records in 2010 and was working on an album when his health deteriorated to the point that he was unable to go on; consequently, his contract with Sony was dissolved. Ren would later relocate to Brighton.
Ren's illness often kept him in bed for up to 23 hours daily. Ren was initially misdiagnosed with depression, bipolar disorder, and chronic fatigue syndrome, which led him to experience psychosis and develop PTSD. It would take seven years before a doctor in Belgium finally correctly diagnosed Ren with autoimmunity, Lyme disease, and resulting damage to the brain, organs, joints, and PTSD. Ren eventually underwent stem cell therapy in the United States, which improved his health, but it has not been a cure.
Ren has spend the last 1 ½ years in Calgary, Canada, undergoing treatment for Lyme Disease and other medical conditions brought on by the disease, such as Mast Cell Activation Disorder (MCAD), which has affected the myelin sheath in his brain, his thyroid, and adrenals as well as his bones/joints. After, what was thought to be a successful treatment, Ren just had a relapse and will have to return to Canada for additional treatments.
Ren hit #1 on the UK Billboard Album Charts last October. Check out and subscribe to his channel; if you are a content creator, ask your audience to subscribe to Ren's channel. Let’s help make Ren a household name.
Thank you for explaining this great synopsis
Hi Jens, I hope you're doing well. It's been so long since I've seen your posts. I like the updates!
Thanks for continuing to bring his true story to reactors and fans.
I hope to see you around more 🙏💙
Thanks for this explanation. Unfortunately I don't have the money to have Rens journey however Ren gives me home that things may change. I have a similar illness path as him. Only difference is no treatments so 19 yrs in with no hope. Ren makes me feel less alone.
For Ren I highly suggest two songs:
Ren Back On 74/Message In A Bottle covers are 🔥
Also, his band The Big Push is amazing.
I Shot The Sheriff/Road To Zion/Hip Hop.
Great reaction!
The Hunger,Humble,Ocean, Genesis,Chalk Outlines,Power,Back in n 74th/Message in a Bottle remake,I Shot the Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip hop with his band the Big Push ( with the red suspenders)… literally EVERYTHING he does or is a part of is PHENOMENAL!!! Some tracks he features on by other artists that are FIRE are: Baggage (Chris Webby feat.Ren) and Fentanyl (Knox Hill feat.Ren) which both dropped pretty recently.Ren also was in 2 bands : Trick the Fox and The Big Push (which is the band he used to busk with in the UK. ) all hhis music is different and every song is FIRE!!! Also, there’s a trilogy called the Tale of Jenny & Screech (which includes Violets Tale) …Renegades call his style Bardcore…and Renegades are his fans.Welcome to the Reniverse and BUCKLE IN for an INCREDIBLE journey!!! 🎶❤️✌🏻
ren is a fu…king genius ❤
please show your dad more ren and especially do the big push i shot the sheriff mash up i think your dad will love that
How y’all were bobbin towards the end lol. Super talented dude, lots of genres under his belt.
Oh, man, you found Ren! Renegades are insane and will offer up a wealth of information on Ren. Ren is an amazing rapper and musician.
Here to watch the Ren journey. Love the father/son perspective
Here we go I am glad you check this 🤟
Oh dive down the rabbit hole! He is a rapper and singer and guitar player and story teller and is a pianist. You will be very suprised with Ren. I'm sure people will fill you in on his story but keep going. My second listen was the tales of Jenny screetch and violet the 13 minute version. You have to do all three of them together and keep in mind these videos are done live in on shot
happily surprised to see this on y'alls channel since I've followed y'all from the beginning. I think Ren songs like Power/Genesis/The Money Game trilogy fall more in line with y'alls previous videos, but the Tales trilogy (the 13 minute version of The Tale of Jenny and Screech) is an experience all it's own. gotta upload the reaction with way less cuts though since his music is independent and you don't have to worry about copyright strikes
Bro the Hopsin of Europe
You ain’t seen nothing yet! Welcome to the Reniverse!
I noticed 3 places that you edited Ren’s video. Was that on purpose?
lol I'm sure this is genuine and harmless, but on the internet it somehow reads hella aggressive
@jameskyles8144 I think she wants to tell them that Ren doesn't copyright strike, so for that reason it's not necessary.
Ren won't challenge you sharing his music, from what I've seen. He's an independent artist, so no major label coming after you. Watch them all
That last piece where he goes off on guitar and sings the ooh oohs from the intro is the sound of survival and a celebration of life. It makes me forget my own issues for a few minutes. Once he stands up, the beginning makes perfect sense, and it becomes cohesive and brilliant.
Love y'all's range of music and reactions ❤
I like the way that father and son have the same moves when they are getting into the groove.
REN is a Bard, a poet and with out a doubt we are fortunate that he has found away to share his talent and wisdom with the world.
Would love to see more Ren!!!!!
Ren is so underrated. Kid is a musical genius & beyond talented. He can slay so many genres. I would personally love to see him do some blues.❤
FYI.. this entire video was shot 1 take..
I can tell you dad is genX by his reaction. love it!!
You have opened the can of worms, now please feed us, it has been 12 days since this video, when will your next Ren React be please !? 😀
He can literally play any style of music, rap, reggae, singing, guitar, piano even covers edm tracks, sings road to zion in the streets with his cover band then raps on a nas track, produces his own beats, did all of his own marketing there is literally nobody out there right now more musically talented than ren, check out Jenny, screeches and violets tale next then work your way through his many many unbelievable tracks after that you will not be disappointed
Ren is awesome
My father has passed. Your reaction is exactly how much he would have enjoyed Ren. Thank you for giving me a taste of what I miss.
Thanks for your reaction. Subbed for more Ren❤
Ren believes that a rising tide lifts all boats and he often makes the rounds of reactor channels to watch how his music is taken. And there has never been an artist that can make me so excited to watch a performance 100 times with the same passion as I did the first time I saw this. And my favorite thing to do after a new song drops is to go see all the reactors. This song saved my life.
alot of his videos are one takes as well if you didnt notice in this video
They couldn't notice that, this isn't a one take.
Welcome to the Ren-aissance!!
OMG this is just a peek into the Ren Rabbit Hole. Jump both feet first you will love the travels your about to go on. A Wold of wonder is about to explode. As well as all the other artist you will find on your journey, you are in for some fun. Wait for the support coming your way Renegades from all corners of the world.x
Great reaction from Dad. You guys got my sub.
This is just the surface of this young man's talents. He is setting the bar for what it means to be a performer, a writer, and an artist. React to his cover of I shot the Sheriff. They are out on the street performing.
Welcome to the journey guys, If you build it they will come,
Thank you for choosing REN! He is absolutely phenomenal ❤❤❤. Please more Ren
Not playing the full context of the video is a disrespect to the artist…
Side Note: You both have beautiful smiles 😊
Welcome to the RENiverse!
Do Money Games 1-3 its fire
He did this all in one take which is the craziest thing to me
You father understand internally that when the "demon stopped" Ren started again. Because that's the cycle. He didn't see it, but he felt it in his reaction 🎉
FYI, Ren supports the reactor community and won't copyright strike you, so you don't have to edit his videos
I'm pretty sure he did this himself....wrote it, performed it, and filmed it.