I Wasn't aware that REN allows creators to embed his videos without getting a strike. My future REN reactions will not have the filters. I hope you enjoy y reaction. To say that I was moved and speechless is an understatement. Please, if you are struggling reach out to your national hotline to seek help. You are special and one of a kind. ❤
Buckle Up Young Lady!!! Ren is Different! Suggest Losing It, Chaulk Outlines and Illest of our times AFTER the Tales of course! Lol Basically Anything from Ren is FIRE!!! I'm 55... and can honestly say he's the Only artist I can say that about! (Jenny and Screech trilogy... FULL version a Must! It's all 3 stories in the right order, in one video!)
PS... never use captions with Ren! They're Always Wrong... and Cannot keep up with his fast Rap songs! (Ocean, Blind Eyed, Hunger, etc...) More of a distraction, taking away from his performances! FYI... he always puts his lyrics in the comments... in case ya want them!
Kathryn, watching you go through the emotional journey that this masterpiece takes you left me in tears because I could feel how you were invested in every word. I've watched this with other reactors about 100 times and it still gets to me but your reaction got me, I mean it properly got me. ❤....now listen to his back story, he's unique!
His current newest song (until later today) "Ren - suicide" is awesome. There's so many videos of his thst will leave you speechless. And some thst are just fun. He's a pure artist for sure.
@@porthmeor1 It takes a long time to upload a video and if I don't assume the video will get flagged it adds hours to the uploading and editing process if it gets flagged and I have to go back and fix it. I do it just as a provision. Now that I know that he allows his videos to be used; my future REN reactions will be normal.
He is live. He does one takes. He raps, sings, beat boxes, does his own beats, does busking, sings poetic stories, and Ren is just a straight-up musical artist. No one is doing what he does. And his video guy, Samuel, is on another level as well. Ren and Samuel were on an interview with Black Pegasus, and they are geniuses.
I believe he did like... five takes of this. But this was a live presentation, from an uninterrupted single performance, without manipulation other than editing the different camera angles together.
@@Wiley_Coyoteaccording to interviews Ren has said it was all a single take in this video - it took about 3 days to get this one though. It’s mentioned when he’s comparing it to money game part 1, another single take video, where they think it was about 180 takes before they got the final product
@@libabloI have heard him say it took four takes and that the one they selected was the third. They wanted to do more, but tenants upstairs were complaining about the noise and the landlord was after them. I’m not sure where the “three days” came from unless Black Pegasus misheard him during the interview he had with him. Black Pegasus has repeatedly said it took three days since that interview.
@@libabloSamuel Perry-Falvey has clarified that the final video for Hi Ren is combined from two takes. Also the fact that it has cuts means that it is not a one-take like Animal Flow or some other Ren videos. Audio was recorded all live and probably on a single take. Samuel's comments are on Jonathan Hiller's reaction to Hi Ren.
I am 66 years old. I have heard this song over 100 times. I've watched countless reactors to this, and I'm standing here weeping watching your reaction. I was able to relive that "first time" feeling watching your reaction. Thank you.
I feel like I just found a kindred soul. That is why I'm addicted to Ren reactions. Looking for others who felt the same way I did. I'd love for you to do more Ren reactions and dig into his background to see his struggles and why we are all rooting for this musical genius! ❤
The thing is, the feeling you get when you watch a new piece of Ren's work is beyond comparison. Every time you rewatch they are amazing, but you never can never get that feeling of the first watch again. This is why watching reactions are so addictive. We get to chase that high again through someone elses eyes. We get to watch their face and their eyes, and see theme realise that they are watching something completely new and unique. We get to live it again. I have recommened Ren to so many reacters, just so I can revisit that first time again, one more time.
Every time you hear a Ren track you'll hear something new. Recommend :the tale of jenny and screech and violets tale (a trilogy). It's a whole one man play set to music. Also The Hunger, Genesis and Sick Boi. And for some more tear jerkers, Ren has a great collab with a stunning (music wise) singer called Chinchilla called Chalk Outlines, and his song Suic!de is a tribute. The Ren rabbit hole is long and varied and so worth it. The guy needs as much recognition as you can give him. Your reaction was great! You got a sub from me!
Don't overlook his band... The Big Push! I Shot the Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop, Praise You, Englishman in New York, etc... Also Many duets... Chaulk Outlines, Earned it/Mansworld, Crutch, etc... Seriously... Buckle Up!!!
Ren's ability to communicate such an important message with so much clarity and power is awe inspiring. We are lucky to have an artist like him. My reaction was similar to yours. Probably four months out now, still shook by this artistry.
I know the song inside and out. This was my FIRST time seeing YOU. Your reaction was absolutely beautiful. Your expressions told the story of what you were truly feeling and experiencing. Unless I am really bad at reading body language... you were completely mesmerized. Enthralled. You may not be the first, or the last, to be rendered speechless, but YOUR speechless-ness (is that a word?) was more beautiful and captivating than most. Wonderful reaction!
@@KathrynLayneReactssitting there in unedited silence was a bold, authentic choice, rare to see, and much appreciated, especially for such a raw, authentic masterpiece! New subscription earned.
Great reaction, you looked exactly like i did on my first view. You showed every emotion and went with it. Ren is an absolute genius and there is so many different styles you can react too. I’ve subbed in the Hope you do more Ren.
Your react literally brought a tear. Thank you for including the 988. This year has been super tough for so many people. I needed this song. Best. Bless.
I found this song about 2 weeks ago and ever since I search RUclips daily for reactions to it . I've never seen a song affect people like this does in my 60 years of being here it's quite amazing 👍✌💞
@@LHartman-gj7dl lol I think I am about a month in so far. I'm trying to dose out the back catalogue and not binge too much so that I don't run out of new stuff to watch and listen to. How is that going? Well, I already own three cds and I might be watching Trick the Fox videos on the side... lol.
Ren has contemplated suicide before, he wrote a song which tells about his thoughts as he went through it. At the end, he switches to what happens to those left behind as he describes his feelings after one of his best friends commited suicide. The name of the song is “Suic*de” here on youtube. Awesome reaction
Freaking awesome reaction Kathryn. Quick note. Ren videos do not require masking; he will whitelist you so you can present unfiltered videos. Next on your list is 'Sick boi'. Then 'Tale of Jenny and Screech (Full)', then 'Suicide'. You will be shocked with all of these and understand Ren's magic and genius.
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"). 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.
Someone else decided to copy and paste my comment below, hence this is a duplicate. Here is some additional information on Ren's story that I gathered from old newspaper interviews, articles, and Ren's livestreams and posts where he discussed his condition. Ren Erin Gill is a British musician/independent artist; born in Wales on March 29, 1990; he eventually moved to Brighton. Ren pursued a career in music from an early age. In 2009, while studying music performance at Bath Spa University, Ren began to experience health issues and was struggling to attend his lectures. In 2010, he was signed by Sony Records and was working on an album when his health deteriorated to the point where he was unable to continue; subsequently, his contract with Sony was dissolved. 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 is currently in Calgary, Canada, for more treatments, including surgeries, and will have to be there for at least six months (Summer of 2023) undergoing IV and other interventions five days a week. Ren recently underwent wisdom tooth removal and cavitation surgery. In addition, his Canadian doctor discovered that Ren also developed a condition called Mast Cell Activation Disorder (MCAD), which has affected the myelin sheath in his brain, his thyroid, and adrenals as well as his bones/joints. Now, Ren is receiving additional treatments for this previously undiagnosed condition. Let's keep supporting Ren as he undergoes his treatments. Check out and subscribe to his channel; if you are a content creator, ask your audience to subscribe to Ren. Ren's YT channel has less than 1 million subscribers, while his videos have garnered millions and millions of views. Listen to some of his earlier work, like and comment on his performances, and let's lift Ren's spirits. If you are a believer, pray for him. Ren is an artist with something to say to the world, and his work is important in these troubling times. Someone has finally created a Wikipedia page for Ren, so there is additional information available.
They copy pasted your work? It's so disheartening when someone obsessively has to leach off the creative works of others to make themself feel important. Jens struggle is real.
@@trevorlangston4219 Lol. It's not really a struggle, more a matter of pride and ego. I know I shouldn't really care, but I have been accused of being the one "copying and pasting" this comment, because they read it somewhere else first.
No words necessary, your eyes said it all. Welcome to the Renaissance; you're among friends who understand the shocked silence of listening to Ren's performances all too well. I highly recommend Chalk Outlines (live), The Tale of Jenny and Screech (FULL), and I Shot the Sherriff / Road to Zion / Hip Hop (there are multiple versions of I Shot the Sheriff out there, but trust be: the "correct version" is the one with Ren in bright red suspenders). Just subbed; can't wait to follow your journey :) P.S. If you do the Tale of Jenny and Screech, it's important to do the FULL version (~13min) not only because the fans look for it, but for you and others that haven't seen it, there are some important subtleties that are often lost when splitting up the trilogy intho multiple videos.
when I discovered Hi Ren I was in a dark place and had been for a while .. it didnt save my life .. but even more unbelievable .. it gave my life back to me .. seeing the depth of the struggle reflected in someone else allowed me to accept that I really was not alone ,, that this goes on everywhere and its ok to not be ok... although none of Rens works will ever surpass this .. i have watched a great variety of his work (both solo and as part of a band called the big push ) and humbly suggest you react to The tale of jenny and screech (full) next ..
And it's just as powerful ever time you watch it... I've probably seen 70 reactions to this song, and watched the video itself over a hundred times. And I have the same emotional response. It's raw and it touches all of us.
Just so you know, you don't have to put filters on Ren videos. He loves reactors, and wants them to use his stuff. No copyright strikes or anything. You can even monetize them.
Welcome to the Club, The Family, The Human Race. We all feel similar, the goose bumps and chills don't go away no matter how many times I watch it. Dive into Ren, he's incredible, and he is an artist like no other. I imagine the next one you're going to watch with Ren, is the one about someone taking their own life... Bring tissues, it WILL make you cry. He's incredible, and his story is what made him who he is.
Lovely reaction but...please lose the captions in future - they are woefully inaccurate, distract from the effort put in by the videographer and performer (I can see you watching the captions and not HIM!), and as the track is in ENGLISH, seem entirely unnecessary. I have watched reactors all over the world with this content, with varying levels of English language ability, and yet it does seem to be mainly an American problem. I have no clue why.
I'm so glad you found Ren. Your reaction moved me. I only discovered him about two months ago myself. He is a rabbit hole to get yourself lost down. His music runs the gamut. Have fun!
I will be forever grateful to have lived long enough to witness this remarkabĺe human being. Once or twice I my 77 years, have I been reduced to nothingness, broken and lost, addiction, robbing me of every precious thing I ever had. Voices in my head telling me ,,do it,,they'll be better off without you. And then I heard it,,, the voice that you hear when you loosen the noose on the rope. Hope and Grace. Thank you Ren,,,you brought it all back to me. And we must not forget that we are human beings.
Ren's song Dominoes doesn't get enough views imho. It deals with society self-image, self-worth, beauty. It's criminal how an entire industry can bully people in mass and sell them temporary cures and false hope. Things like makeup, prevent your skin from breathing, so when you wash it off your skin can be enflamed and look worse than it did before. So many weight loss drugs side effect is depression and so many anti-depressants cause weight gain. Tis a vicious cycle, and they bank on peoples 'insecurities. Why is it that self-image and self-worth come from what other people think about us? You should never look at yourself through the eyes of a bully.
@KathrynLayneReacts, I saw someone else already mention it but just to make sure you notice the comments that you don't need to change the original video. The effect that you put on the video changes the aesthetic and Ren is an independent artist so he wants his videos shared because he appreciates the exposure he gets from content creators providing their thoughts on his art. Also, when you change it, it's something different. Is Shakespeare still the same in Mandarin Chinese? Probably not.
"I am the voice that you here when you loosen the noose on the rope" broke me down when I heard this for the first time. So many of us have been there. I love you.
Fun fact, you do not have to worry about copyright with Ren. If you get a copyright strike, you can just reach out to Ren's team and they will remove it and whitelist you. They are super supportive of reactors😊
Quite a reaction! My only complaint is that you did not send people to Ren's channel to subscribe. He is closing in on a million subscribers and so desrves this!❤ I hope you do more Ren. My favorites are Crutch with Bibi and Chalk Outlines with Chinchilla. But you will be wowed by the Tales triligy as well. Ren is so inspirarional,full of empathy, intellifence and music. He has changed so many luves already
How is it possible to have watched this over 500 times and still get so emotional, I guess that is the true magic and skill of Ren, goes deep into the soul. I would go to Chalk Outlines Live with Chinchilla next and then choose one of 150 ( Inc The Big Push ) they are all brilliant and in SO many different ways. Look forward to the next one, lovely reaction.
I dont think he realizes just what a masterpiece he has created & performed. Music & singing of different genres, poetry , theater ,art . So powerful profound thought provoking. He deserves recognition for this from whomever organization, music art theater, mental health awareness ,poetry He deserves the highest award possible for this . Thank you ren .god bless you 🙏
You don't need a filter on Ren's material. Just dispute the Copyright then they will whitelist you. Ren is all about the reactors and lifts them up as much as he does to us
I think my favorite thing about this reaction is in the beginning it feels like you're very aware that you're filming a reaction and making sure to emote to the camera your feelings. But after a while the song draws you in so much that you mostly forget you're doing a reaction video and just lose yourself in the song. Idk about other people, but for me, those are the moments I tune into reactions for.
This is the 1st reaction video i watched for Ren. Ist time I heard him actually. As soon as I figured out what the lyrics were about, it had a profound effect on me, 'cause i was going through a pretty rough time. That was a couple of weeks ago, and I'm much better right now. Your reaction had quite an effect on me too. I felt the same way. Just wanted to say thanks, and you're awesome.😊
Buckle up!!! Ren has more layers than an onion! More Bars than a prison! Think if Eminem, Shakespeare, Bob Marley, and Jimi Hendrix had a Baby... That's Ren!!! Suggest Hunger, Losing it, Chaulk Outlines, Crutch, Life Is Funny, Hold On, Love Music trilogy, Bittersweet Symphony, What you Want and Fire, etc.... (Cannot find a bad track! Very few are the same style/genre!) Of Course... Jenny and Screech Tales (Full version!) Are a Must!!!
Great reaction and you have a great voice! Ren is such a mulitalented musician with other amazing songs But this a piece art that belongs in a museum. He is also up for 4 Prague video awards for this.
@@supertuscans9512 It will be interesting as he is a independent artist to see if he receives any Brit or American awards................... I think he should but those are all about connections in the industry. Like hes said "Grammys, no way!"
You people are nuts. You seriously believe this shite is poetic and profound?? I've heard better noise from coons rummaging through a garbage can. Is everybody born after 2000 on the autistim spectrum?
Thank you for such a heartfelt and genuine reaction. I've watched dozens of reactions to Hi Ren, and yours practically serves as an archetype. Could see you connecting with every line.
This is live and is a one take a lot of Ren music is done live and are one takes he play piano drums write his own song and he does his own beats ere is some additional information on Ren's story that I gathered from old newspaper interviews, articles, and Ren's livestreams and posts where he discussed his condition. Ren Erin Gill is a British musician/independent artist; born in Wales on March 29, 1990; he eventually moved to Brighton. Ren pursued a career in music from an early age. In 2009, while studying music performance at Bath Spa University, Ren began to experience health issues and was struggling to attend his lectures. In 2010, he was signed by Sony Records and was working on an album when his health deteriorated to the point where he was unable to continue; subsequently, his contract with Sony was dissolved. 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 is currently in Calgary, Canada for more treatments, including surgeries, and will have to be there for at least six months (Summer of 2023) undergoing IV and other interventions five days a week. Ren recently underwent wisdom tooth removal and cavitation surgery. In addition, his Canadian doctor discovered that Ren also developed a condition called Mast Cell Activation Disorder (MCAD), which has affected the myelin sheath in his brain, his thyroid, adrenals as well as his bones/joints. Now, Ren is receiving additional treatments for this previously undiagnosed condition. Let's keep supporting Ren as he undergoes his treatments. Check out and subscribe to his channel, if you are a content creator, ask your audience to subscribe to Ren. Ren's YT channel has less than 1 million subscribers while his videos have garnered millions and millions of views. Listen to some of his earlier work, like and comment on his performances, and let's lift Ren's spirits. If you are a believer, pray for him. Ren is an artist with something to say to the world, and his work is important in these troubling times. Someone has finally created a Wikipedia page for Ren, so there is additional information available. Here is the link to Ren’s GoFundMe page to raise money for his current treatment. Ren has exceeded his initial goal. However, his goal was very conservative and did not reflect the added costs of unforeseen surgical procedures, and treatment for additional health issues such as MCAD. www.gofundme.com/f/ren-get-better-from-lyme-disease-and-autoimmunity
I notice that you shared my comment, or rather "copied and pasted" it verbatim. All I ask is that you remove the claim that you did the research by simply replacing "I gathered" with "someone gathered;" no need to credit me. I just don’t want people to think that I am the one who simply copied and pasted someone else's work. Thanks for your understanding. Btw, Ren has asked people to stop contributing to his GFM page because he has already surpassed his goal. Instead, Ren posted a link to an organization he supports and asked that people contribute there rather than to him.
Speechless 😊 This a reaction you'll get many, many times when you explore Rens back catalogue. I also think you may enjoy dipping your toe into his old band, The Big Push. And his many collaborations with others, especially the live songs with Chinchilla. In my opinion, his masterpiece is the Tale of Jenny and Screech (full version). A 3 part musical dramatic piece, recorded live in Brighton, also in one take.
This piece of art should be used and shown in psychiatric treatment and mental health clinics all over the world. The therapeutic message this can and Will have on millions of people is the greatest legacy Ren will leave behind. The way Ren portray and deliver this inner struggle visually, sonically and lyrically are so good that no matter what walk of life we come from or how severe our struggles may be, every single human being on the planet can relate to this on some level. His ability to transform the personal inner struggle and show with a biblical archetype how it is part of the human condition across all of time really cuts straight into the soul. I'm not a religious person by any standard, but the message is so undeniably accurate and true that you can't but tear up when you realize the scope of the tragedy that is our human condition. It's a hard thing to accept, but when we do life becomes easier.
"I have no words" is the perfect initial response. Ren's genius is connecting so many people from so many different backgrounds, ages, and cultures to the core of our shared emotions, and in a way that is courageous and kind to us and to himself. I dearly hope he'll be with us for a long long time.
Stunned silence is a common reaction to Ren's work. Jaw-dropping and eyes-bugging-out are two other reactions I've seen hundreds of times. Only once did I see a reactor get a charlie horse at the end of one of Ren's songs, lol. Welcome to the Ren rabbit hole!
Welcome to RENaissance and to a brand new rabbit hole of content. Ren is an unique artist both musician, poet/lyricist, producer, and director of his music videos. He has been a busker, a street performer in the UK. My first thought was how vulnerable, honest, communicating emotions very well. I hope you continue your journey. I enjoyed your reaction. Take care.
Hey Kathryn! This is great! Two video uploads in less than 24 hours! Major change in your background and equipment! Looks like a legit studio! Also, great job on the lighting and filter.
Whenever I'm a little bit tipsy with a few drinks in me, I often end up listening to music and then watching people react to my favorites. What has raised your reaction above maaany others, is how you've actually placed the camera close so we can actually see your emotions when you react. Heh, that sounds a little bit creepy written out loud, but it's really cool to see how you actually react even without words to such a powerful song! Thank you for the reaction :) Also find your voice (and the mic quality, that lipstick ASMR was quite nice even if I hate ASMR lol) a very pleasant bonus. Edit: As for the song, I think the chorus of hope he ends on and the speech at the end are pure gold. I have now suffered from anxiety and depression for near 20 years and I just surpassed 10 years being single and my 40th birthday. The last decade I have talked to my parents (dad passed of cancer 7 years ago), my sisters and therapists... but what Ren says at the end that the "dance" gets softer and therefor easier once you accept your mental health struggles the older you get, that it does get easier to live with. That is SUCH an incredibly important thing for any young person to hear. It won't stay as difficult to bear if you bite your tooth and keep going. Even if I am alone and miss the person I used to be, without friends or a relationship, I have found an immeasurable amount of things in life that I enjoy all by myself that are absolutely worth it. Life is such a beautiful thing and it should never be wasted for a single minute. We live, by an absolute miracle, somewhere in the void on this planet at a time seemingly being the golden hour of humanity after atrocities committed and before resources depleted. We have nothing here but to appreciate every single breath, scent, sound and sight and we can all make our experience valuable in the way we wish, even if no one else supported it. (Given it comes with not doing it with anyone elses expense.) I hope this comment reaches at least someone and I'd be really appreciative if you said hi, especially if you're dealing with similar issues. (I hope YT doesn't autoremove due to the many problematic words... often happens these days......)
Welcome to 'The Ren Rabbit Hole'. Hi Ren is everybodies entrance to the rabbit hole. . Pleasse do the trilogy that is ' The Tale of Jenny and Screech' next. All three in order, which is vital. Then after that, go search the rabbit hole and see Rens incredible diversity and creativity. Great, honest reaction:) x
Welcome to the Ren Rabbit Hole as I like to call it or as others have so eloquently put it the RENaissance. A great reaction Kathryn, you have had a similar reaction to most of us as we have discovered Ren. With his music, his lyrics, the story behind much of his work to date with his illnesses and the passing of a very dear friend of his by their own hand. Ren has a way of creating a deep and profound response through his music, his lyrics, the way that he performs his work that is in my opinion rare indeed. I look forward to seeing you go further down the Ren rabbit hole.
Priceless loll your reaction...at start you are all jibberjabber even you go OK OK.. let's start this ...then about half way I'm here talking to my phone ....Kat...Kat pick up your jaw .psstt Kat your jaw .....loll priceless reaction love it 😂 And at the end you got speechless and believe me you ain't the only one ...I bet over 15 million ppl had same reaction from start to finish 😂welcome to the ren rabbit hole keep your arms and legs in a safe position and enjoy the ride ...lol😅
When Ren's video popped up on my recommended list, I saw that it was fairly popular, I saw a guy with a guitar, wearing a patient's gown, and I thought it would be something interesting. I didn't know that this song would full on kick me in my being. I felt every word. I don't have issues with autoimmunity, but I've always had that inner doubt, that inner self-loathing. While I'm not a religious person by any means, I truly felt these words, these notes, and these chords deep, deep down. I was born in 1982, but I can't think of a single song that makes me feel more seen, called out... or more recognized and hopeful that all the pain, all the confusion and suffering... it might have been FOR something. I don't mean in some cosmic or religious sense. I mean that the things I've felt, that I've endured.. Maybe I went through all that to make my life better, and that maybe I could use it to make someone else's better as well.
Your reaction is what we've all experienced when first seeing Ren. Yet, for many (not me, I'm a newbie), he broke Soc Media several years ago with busking in Brighton with The Big Push and some great collabs. You have so much to explore. BTW the way you alter the video, for me, makes it difficult to watch. No biggies, probably just me, but just to let you know, Ren Music allows full uninterrupted sharing and allows reaction community to monetise it, Ren watches most reactions, he enjoys the different interpretations of his songs.
Thank you for finally watching Hi Ren. Got you thinking, right? Masterpiece. See it a lot of times and it always got me. Dive in his life story and watch more of him. Great, your sound of silence at the end. What can you say after this? Always love your reactions.
Sadly, had to tape some paper covering the portion of the video containing Ren's music video. The pattern and strobe effect wasn't pleasant and I need to stay away from them, for medical reasons. I did enjoy the reaction though as I was able to simply focus on you.
there is no better compliment to hearing this for the first time than just sitting there, the silence is echoing and loud...so loud...as you sit and try and comprehend what you have just watched.
You don't need to tamper with Ren's videos. He wants people to watch, react and share his material. If you get a copyright strike, he always declines the option.
Excellent reaction. Now, go read his backstory to put a lot of this into context and the factors that move him to create the best content of this generation.
I don't know how many times I have viewed Hi Ren. Everyone I show it to is either speechless or they keep repeating the same words over and over in awe. The whole song makes me react very viscerally. I can never control the tears that come when he hits the crescendo, "So cower at the man I have become when I sing at the top of my lungs..." I anticipate it and it knocks me on my ass every time I hear it!
You have captions on, sorry. I can't stand them. However, I do hope you enjoyed this song from Ren, in my opinion one of the most engaging and fascinating artists working at the moment.
You’re adorable! I almost feel bad, you were in such a cute mood but the reaction was epic and the same reaction I got as a 46 year old father of four and army vet. I can’t say music doesn’t make me cry anymore. Ren is amazing and I’m glad we all had the pleasure to experience your first hi Ren experience. Great job 👏
Ren Gill is a modern day poet, artist, musician, and even more - a savior. How many people with mental illness has he connected with and given hope? 1 in 5 people in America are reported to have mental illness (how many self medicate?). 1 BILLION people worldwide. I have been blessed to have met tens of thousands of people over the years. I am here to tell you that number is double or triple. Our society and government creates chaos and poverty. The struggle is real, and we have a new voice of hope for those lost in the darkness.
Not only is he the most talented artist of this generation he's also a genuinely kind and humble human being. Welcome to the Renaissance! The Tales of Jenny and Screech (full) next please!
That was a great genuine reaction. Thank you! You were visibly engrossed in the performance, and like many of us, blindsided by the visceral truth of the message, and the passion with which it was delivered. It is inadequate to say that Ren is a once in a lifetime personality, and yet i can find no other way to classify his effect on me. This performance was recorded live, in one continuous take, with multiple cameras set up in the room, and it's so impactful and meaningful, that i can't imagine a better production method for it. He bares his soul for all to see, and it is beautiful, and courageous, and strong, and persistent, and i am here for it.
Please please don’t use that filter again. I’m a minute in and feeling sick. Possibly a warning for epilepsy sufferers. I want to watch and support you but I’m not sure I can make it through.
Ren is therapy for so many from one song he helps so many people open up in ways therapists struggle to do in person. We as consumers and fans of his music and his message need to push his channel he should have millions of subs on his channel this is a crime he's saves people with his music or at least helps them by them opening up and talking. As for his video's you don't need to cover them for copywrite he allows reactors to view and share his music
I Wasn't aware that REN allows creators to embed his videos without getting a strike. My future REN reactions will not have the filters. I hope you enjoy y reaction. To say that I was moved and speechless is an understatement.
Please, if you are struggling reach out to your national hotline to seek help. You are special and one of a kind. ❤
Buckle Up Young Lady!!! Ren is Different! Suggest Losing It, Chaulk Outlines and Illest of our times AFTER the Tales of course! Lol
Basically Anything from Ren is FIRE!!! I'm 55... and can honestly say he's the Only artist I can say that about!
(Jenny and Screech trilogy... FULL version a Must! It's all 3 stories in the right order, in one video!)
PS... never use captions with Ren! They're Always Wrong... and Cannot keep up with his fast Rap songs!
(Ocean, Blind Eyed, Hunger, etc...)
More of a distraction, taking away from his performances!
FYI... he always puts his lyrics in the comments... in case ya want them!
Kathryn, watching you go through the emotional journey that this masterpiece takes you left me in tears because I could feel how you were invested in every word. I've watched this with other reactors about 100 times and it still gets to me but your reaction got me, I mean it properly got me. ❤....now listen to his back story, he's unique!
His current newest song (until later today) "Ren - suicide" is awesome. There's so many videos of his thst will leave you speechless. And some thst are just fun. He's a pure artist for sure.
You’re in a for a rollercoaster ride! You’ll love it. The band The Big Push is him and his friends as well!! Another journey to dive into!
Welcome to the “blown away and where the hell did he come from? club.” There is so much more from him for you to explore too.
Ren will allow reactors to view video without blocking or filtering. Supports reaction channels. Enjoy
...unless of course you cover the original video in visual sh1t!
If ya get an automated strike from a 3rd party, (he won't do it!) Dispute it... and he'll whitelist you for future videos so you Can Monetize them!
Yes!! It is very annoying. Not gonna watch
@@woodywoodman2319 Really? He's a Super Hero. Marvel or DC?
@@porthmeor1 It takes a long time to upload a video and if I don't assume the video will get flagged it adds hours to the uploading and editing process if it gets flagged and I have to go back and fix it. I do it just as a provision. Now that I know that he allows his videos to be used; my future REN reactions will be normal.
He is live. He does one takes. He raps, sings, beat boxes, does his own beats, does busking, sings poetic stories, and Ren is just a straight-up musical artist. No one is doing what he does.
And his video guy, Samuel, is on another level as well.
Ren and Samuel were on an interview with Black Pegasus, and they are geniuses.
I believe he did like... five takes of this. But this was a live presentation, from an uninterrupted single performance, without manipulation other than editing the different camera angles together.
@@Wiley_Coyoteaccording to interviews Ren has said it was all a single take in this video - it took about 3 days to get this one though. It’s mentioned when he’s comparing it to money game part 1, another single take video, where they think it was about 180 takes before they got the final product
@@libabloI have heard him say it took four takes and that the one they selected was the third. They wanted to do more, but tenants upstairs were complaining about the noise and the landlord was after them. I’m not sure where the “three days” came from unless Black Pegasus misheard him during the interview he had with him. Black Pegasus has repeatedly said it took three days since that interview.
What you said - 100%
@@libabloSamuel Perry-Falvey has clarified that the final video for Hi Ren is combined from two takes. Also the fact that it has cuts means that it is not a one-take like Animal Flow or some other Ren videos. Audio was recorded all live and probably on a single take. Samuel's comments are on Jonathan Hiller's reaction to Hi Ren.
I am 66 years old. I have heard this song over 100 times. I've watched countless reactors to this, and I'm standing here weeping watching your reaction. I was able to relive that "first time" feeling watching your reaction. Thank you.
Am 47, and me too😍🙏
same here im 48 Ren is one in a billion @@missheidi31
I'm a bit younger but what you are commenting here is describing quite exactly what I was going through.
Me too. I'm fucking addicted. I listened countless reactions for the past week... OMG
@@ricardomacgomes Welcome to the rabbit hole.
I feel like I just found a kindred soul. That is why I'm addicted to Ren reactions. Looking for others who felt the same way I did. I'd love for you to do more Ren reactions and dig into his background to see his struggles and why we are all rooting for this musical genius! ❤
Spot on.
The thing is, the feeling you get when you watch a new piece of Ren's work is beyond comparison.
Every time you rewatch they are amazing, but you never can never get that feeling of the first watch again.
This is why watching reactions are so addictive.
We get to chase that high again through someone elses eyes.
We get to watch their face and their eyes, and see theme realise that they are watching something completely new and unique.
We get to live it again.
I have recommened Ren to so many reacters, just so I can revisit that first time again, one more time.
I love this so much.
You totally get it.. it is so addicting .
Same.
Every time you hear a Ren track you'll hear something new.
Recommend :the tale of jenny and screech and violets tale (a trilogy). It's a whole one man play set to music.
Also The Hunger, Genesis and Sick Boi.
And for some more tear jerkers, Ren has a great collab with a stunning (music wise) singer called Chinchilla called Chalk Outlines, and his song Suic!de is a tribute.
The Ren rabbit hole is long and varied and so worth it. The guy needs as much recognition as you can give him.
Your reaction was great! You got a sub from me!
Don't overlook his band... The Big Push!
I Shot the Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop, Praise You, Englishman in New York, etc...
Also Many duets... Chaulk Outlines, Earned it/Mansworld, Crutch, etc...
Seriously... Buckle Up!!!
Ren's ability to communicate such an important message with so much clarity and power is awe inspiring. We are lucky to have an artist like him.
My reaction was similar to yours. Probably four months out now, still shook by this artistry.
I know the song inside and out. This was my FIRST time seeing YOU. Your reaction was absolutely beautiful. Your expressions told the story of what you were truly feeling and experiencing. Unless I am really bad at reading body language... you were completely mesmerized. Enthralled. You may not be the first, or the last, to be rendered speechless, but YOUR speechless-ness (is that a word?) was more beautiful and captivating than most. Wonderful reaction!
Thank you so incredibly much
@@KathrynLayneReacts You are so incredibly welcome! ☺
@@KathrynLayneReactssitting there in unedited silence was a bold, authentic choice, rare to see, and much appreciated, especially for such a raw, authentic masterpiece! New subscription earned.
I literally came for this comment. ❤
Great reaction, you looked exactly like i did on my first view. You showed every emotion and went with it.
Ren is an absolute genius and there is so many different styles you can react too.
I’ve subbed in the Hope you do more Ren.
Your react literally brought a tear. Thank you for including the 988. This year has been super tough for so many people. I needed this song. Best. Bless.
I found this song about 2 weeks ago and ever since I search RUclips daily for reactions to it . I've never seen a song affect people like this does in my 60 years of being here it's quite amazing 👍✌💞
This was me 6 months ago, and I'm still here, it's addictive!! 😂🖤
@@LHartman-gj7dl sure is 😁
I do the same. watching the reactions. it kills me when some reactors just don't get it
I am 3 months and still watching Hi Ren reactions.
@@LHartman-gj7dl lol I think I am about a month in so far. I'm trying to dose out the back catalogue and not binge too much so that I don't run out of new stuff to watch and listen to. How is that going? Well, I already own three cds and I might be watching Trick the Fox videos on the side... lol.
Ren has contemplated suicide before, he wrote a song which tells about his thoughts as he went through it. At the end, he switches to what happens to those left behind as he describes his feelings after one of his best friends commited suicide. The name of the song is “Suic*de” here on youtube.
Awesome reaction
Freaking awesome reaction Kathryn. Quick note. Ren videos do not require masking; he will whitelist you so you can present unfiltered videos. Next on your list is 'Sick boi'. Then 'Tale of Jenny and Screech (Full)', then 'Suicide'. You will be shocked with all of these and understand Ren's magic and genius.
You had no words, but you communicated evverything in your own beautiful way
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"). 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.
you dont need to do that to his video Ren will contest any monetary strikes you get. He likes his music shared.
Someone else decided to copy and paste my comment below, hence this is a duplicate. Here is some additional information on Ren's story that I gathered from old newspaper interviews, articles, and Ren's livestreams and posts where he discussed his condition. Ren Erin Gill is a British musician/independent artist; born in Wales on March 29, 1990; he eventually moved to Brighton. Ren pursued a career in music from an early age. In 2009, while studying music performance at Bath Spa University, Ren began to experience health issues and was struggling to attend his lectures. In 2010, he was signed by Sony Records and was working on an album when his health deteriorated to the point where he was unable to continue; subsequently, his contract with Sony was dissolved.
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 is currently in Calgary, Canada, for more treatments, including surgeries, and will have to be there for at least six months (Summer of 2023) undergoing IV and other interventions five days a week. Ren recently underwent wisdom tooth removal and cavitation surgery. In addition, his Canadian doctor discovered that Ren also developed a condition called Mast Cell Activation Disorder (MCAD), which has affected the myelin sheath in his brain, his thyroid, and adrenals as well as his bones/joints. Now, Ren is receiving additional treatments for this previously undiagnosed condition.
Let's keep supporting Ren as he undergoes his treatments. Check out and subscribe to his channel; if you are a content creator, ask your audience to subscribe to Ren. Ren's YT channel has less than 1 million subscribers, while his videos have garnered millions and millions of views. Listen to some of his earlier work, like and comment on his performances, and let's lift Ren's spirits. If you are a believer, pray for him. Ren is an artist with something to say to the world, and his work is important in these troubling times. Someone has finally created a Wikipedia page for Ren, so there is additional information available.
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Thank you for the info 👍
They copy pasted your work? It's so disheartening when someone obsessively has to leach off the creative works of others to make themself feel important. Jens struggle is real.
@@trevorlangston4219 Lol. It's not really a struggle, more a matter of pride and ego. I know I shouldn't really care, but I have been accused of being the one "copying and pasting" this comment, because they read it somewhere else first.
Don't need to do the copyright thing with him! If you do get an automated strike... dispute it... he'll whitelist ya so you can monetize his videos!
No words necessary, your eyes said it all. Welcome to the Renaissance; you're among friends who understand the shocked silence of listening to Ren's performances all too well. I highly recommend Chalk Outlines (live), The Tale of Jenny and Screech (FULL), and I Shot the Sherriff / Road to Zion / Hip Hop (there are multiple versions of I Shot the Sheriff out there, but trust be: the "correct version" is the one with Ren in bright red suspenders). Just subbed; can't wait to follow your journey :)
P.S. If you do the Tale of Jenny and Screech, it's important to do the FULL version (~13min) not only because the fans look for it, but for you and others that haven't seen it, there are some important subtleties that are often lost when splitting up the trilogy intho multiple videos.
Welcome to the Ren rabbit hole,the tale's of Jenny and screech Full version is one to look out for, Enjoy 😊
That moment at the end when you realize it's not just a song/performance, but an autobiography.
when I discovered Hi Ren I was in a dark place and had been for a while .. it didnt save my life .. but even more unbelievable .. it gave my life back to me .. seeing the depth of the struggle reflected in someone else allowed me to accept that I really was not alone ,, that this goes on everywhere and its ok to not be ok... although none of Rens works will ever surpass this .. i have watched a great variety of his work (both solo and as part of a band called the big push ) and humbly suggest you react to The tale of jenny and screech (full) next ..
And it's just as powerful ever time you watch it... I've probably seen 70 reactions to this song, and watched the video itself over a hundred times. And I have the same emotional response. It's raw and it touches all of us.
Ren is an independent artist and will monitize his videos if blocked … no need to censor his videos
Just so you know, you don't have to put filters on Ren videos. He loves reactors, and wants them to use his stuff. No copyright strikes or anything. You can even monetize them.
Welcome to the Club, The Family, The Human Race. We all feel similar, the goose bumps and chills don't go away no matter how many times I watch it. Dive into Ren, he's incredible, and he is an artist like no other. I imagine the next one you're going to watch with Ren, is the one about someone taking their own life... Bring tissues, it WILL make you cry. He's incredible, and his story is what made him who he is.
Welcome to the Ren rabbit hole. It is always fascinating how this blessed guy is able to open everybody’s heart in nearly 10 minutes time 🥰
RIGHT? A straight heart shot. RIGHT in there.
He got me in 2 😁
Lovely reaction but...please lose the captions in future - they are woefully inaccurate, distract from the effort put in by the videographer and performer (I can see you watching the captions and not HIM!), and as the track is in ENGLISH, seem entirely unnecessary. I have watched reactors all over the world with this content, with varying levels of English language ability, and yet it does seem to be mainly an American problem. I have no clue why.
This... Yes!!!
I'm so glad you found Ren. Your reaction moved me. I only discovered him about two months ago myself. He is a rabbit hole to get yourself lost down. His music runs the gamut. Have fun!
I will be forever grateful to have lived long enough to witness this remarkabĺe human being. Once or twice I my 77 years, have I been reduced to nothingness, broken and lost, addiction, robbing me of every precious thing I ever had. Voices in my head telling me ,,do it,,they'll be better off without you. And then I heard it,,, the voice that you hear when you loosen the noose on the rope. Hope and Grace. Thank you Ren,,,you brought it all back to me. And we must not forget that we are human beings.
@@doreentowle9984 That is a powerful line: the voice that you hear when you loosen the noose on the rope. We could all use a bit more of that.
There is no need to put a filter over the video on future Ren videos, as he is very supportive of reactors.
The generated lyrics are not correct many times. His lyrics are always posted.
FYI: Ren supports reactors. You don't have to obscure the screen.
His trilogy "The Tale of Jenny and Screech' will blow your mind. It's just a piece of art! Strongly recommend reacting to it!
Ren's song Dominoes doesn't get enough views imho. It deals with society self-image, self-worth, beauty. It's criminal how an entire industry can bully people in mass and sell them temporary cures and false hope. Things like makeup, prevent your skin from breathing, so when you wash it off your skin can be enflamed and look worse than it did before. So many weight loss drugs side effect is depression and so many anti-depressants cause weight gain. Tis a vicious cycle, and they bank on peoples 'insecurities. Why is it that self-image and self-worth come from what other people think about us? You should never look at yourself through the eyes of a bully.
more ren please, thanks.
No
Yes... 2nd that!!!
Oh you're gonna love the Tale of Jenny and Screech. Make sure to do the full version!
@KathrynLayneReacts, I saw someone else already mention it but just to make sure you notice the comments that you don't need to change the original video. The effect that you put on the video changes the aesthetic and Ren is an independent artist so he wants his videos shared because he appreciates the exposure he gets from content creators providing their thoughts on his art. Also, when you change it, it's something different. Is Shakespeare still the same in Mandarin Chinese? Probably not.
Yeah, I had to turn the video off because the flickering was making my eyes go funny. Could probably trigger a fit in susceptible people!
In the reactor community there will be the times known as 'Before Ren' and 'After Ren'.
This... Yes! Lol Facts!!!
I was wondering when you were going to fall down the Ren rabbit hole
Hope not
"I am the voice that you here when you loosen the noose on the rope" broke me down when I heard this for the first time. So many of us have been there. I love you.
Fun fact, you do not have to worry about copyright with Ren. If you get a copyright strike, you can just reach out to Ren's team and they will remove it and whitelist you. They are super supportive of reactors😊
Quite a reaction! My only complaint is that you did not send people to Ren's channel to subscribe. He is closing in on a million subscribers and so desrves this!❤
I hope you do more Ren. My favorites are Crutch with Bibi and Chalk Outlines with Chinchilla. But you will be wowed by the Tales triligy as well.
Ren is so inspirarional,full of empathy, intellifence and music. He has changed so many luves already
How is it possible to have watched this over 500 times and still get so emotional, I guess that is the true magic and skill of Ren, goes deep into the soul. I would go to Chalk Outlines Live with Chinchilla next and then choose one of 150 ( Inc The Big Push ) they are all brilliant and in SO many different ways. Look forward to the next one, lovely reaction.
You'll see, that was the beginning of an incredible journey with Ren. He will constantly surprise and touch your heart with his versatility
I dont think he realizes just what a masterpiece he has created & performed. Music & singing of different genres, poetry , theater ,art . So powerful profound thought provoking. He deserves recognition for this from whomever organization, music art theater, mental health awareness ,poetry He deserves the highest award possible for this . Thank you ren .god bless you 🙏
Thx that u watched it,and for showing feelings😊
Great reaction. Welcome to Rens beautifully twisted universe. And just wait there is so much more from this guy.... Sit back and enjoy..
You don't need a filter on Ren's material. Just dispute the Copyright then they will whitelist you. Ren is all about the reactors and lifts them up as much as he does to us
Your face portrayed every internal feeling that I experienced the first time I listened to this. Thank you.
I think my favorite thing about this reaction is in the beginning it feels like you're very aware that you're filming a reaction and making sure to emote to the camera your feelings. But after a while the song draws you in so much that you mostly forget you're doing a reaction video and just lose yourself in the song. Idk about other people, but for me, those are the moments I tune into reactions for.
This is the 1st reaction video i watched for Ren. Ist time I heard him actually. As soon as I figured out what the lyrics were about, it had a profound effect on me, 'cause i was going through a pretty rough time. That was a couple of weeks ago, and I'm much better right now. Your reaction had quite an effect on me too. I felt the same way. Just wanted to say thanks, and you're awesome.😊
The perfect start to your Ren journey. And believe me, it's going to be quite some journey! Welcome to the rabbit hole. Enjoy the tumble. :)
I'll say it again... he's On His OWN LEVEL!!! No One Compares to him!!!
No one!!!!
Welcome to Ren's genius...looking forward to your next Ren reaction.
Buckle up!!! Ren has more layers than an onion! More Bars than a prison!
Think if Eminem, Shakespeare, Bob Marley, and Jimi Hendrix had a Baby... That's Ren!!!
Suggest Hunger, Losing it, Chaulk Outlines, Crutch, Life Is Funny, Hold On, Love Music trilogy, Bittersweet Symphony, What you Want and Fire, etc.... (Cannot find a bad track! Very few are the same style/genre!)
Of Course... Jenny and Screech Tales (Full version!) Are a Must!!!
Great reaction and you have a great voice!
Ren is such a mulitalented musician with other amazing songs
But this a piece art that belongs in a museum.
He is also up for 4 Prague video awards for this.
Without meaning to diss Prague I think he deserves a bit more recognition than the ‘Prague awards’!
@@supertuscans9512
It will be interesting as he is a independent artist to see if he receives any Brit or American awards...................
I think he should but those are all about connections in the industry.
Like hes said "Grammys, no way!"
You people are nuts.
You seriously believe this shite is poetic and profound??
I've heard better noise from coons rummaging through a garbage can.
Is everybody born after 2000 on the autistim spectrum?
Thank you for such a heartfelt and genuine reaction. I've watched dozens of reactions to Hi Ren, and yours practically serves as an archetype. Could see you connecting with every line.
This is live and is a one take a lot of Ren music is done live and are one takes he play piano drums write his own song and he does his own beats ere is some additional information on Ren's story that I gathered from old newspaper interviews, articles, and Ren's livestreams and posts where he discussed his condition. Ren Erin Gill is a British musician/independent artist; born in Wales on March 29, 1990; he eventually moved to Brighton. Ren pursued a career in music from an early age. In 2009, while studying music performance at Bath Spa University, Ren began to experience health issues and was struggling to attend his lectures. In 2010, he was signed by Sony Records and was working on an album when his health deteriorated to the point where he was unable to continue; subsequently, his contract with Sony was dissolved.
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 is currently in Calgary, Canada for more treatments, including surgeries, and will have to be there for at least six months (Summer of 2023) undergoing IV and other interventions five days a week. Ren recently underwent wisdom tooth removal and cavitation surgery. In addition, his Canadian doctor discovered that Ren also developed a condition called Mast Cell Activation Disorder (MCAD), which has affected the myelin sheath in his brain, his thyroid, adrenals as well as his bones/joints. Now, Ren is receiving additional treatments for this previously undiagnosed condition.
Let's keep supporting Ren as he undergoes his treatments. Check out and subscribe to his channel, if you are a content creator, ask your audience to subscribe to Ren. Ren's YT channel has less than 1 million subscribers while his videos have garnered millions and millions of views. Listen to some of his earlier work, like and comment on his performances, and let's lift Ren's spirits. If you are a believer, pray for him. Ren is an artist with something to say to the world, and his work is important in these troubling times. Someone has finally created a Wikipedia page for Ren, so there is additional information available.
Here is the link to Ren’s GoFundMe page to raise money for his current treatment. Ren has exceeded his initial goal. However, his goal was very conservative and did not reflect the added costs of unforeseen surgical procedures, and treatment for additional health issues such as MCAD. www.gofundme.com/f/ren-get-better-from-lyme-disease-and-autoimmunity
I notice that you shared my comment, or rather "copied and pasted" it verbatim. All I ask is that you remove the claim that you did the research by simply replacing "I gathered" with "someone gathered;" no need to credit me. I just don’t want people to think that I am the one who simply copied and pasted someone else's work. Thanks for your understanding. Btw, Ren has asked people to stop contributing to his GFM page because he has already surpassed his goal. Instead, Ren posted a link to an organization he supports and asked that people contribute there rather than to him.
Speechless 😊
This a reaction you'll get many, many times when you explore Rens back catalogue.
I also think you may enjoy dipping your toe into his old band, The Big Push.
And his many collaborations with others, especially the live songs with Chinchilla.
In my opinion, his masterpiece is the Tale of Jenny and Screech (full version). A 3 part musical dramatic piece, recorded live in Brighton, also in one take.
This piece of art should be used and shown in psychiatric treatment and mental health clinics all over the world.
The therapeutic message this can and Will have on millions of people is the greatest legacy Ren will leave behind.
The way Ren portray and deliver this inner struggle visually, sonically and lyrically are so good that no matter what walk of life we come from or how severe our struggles may be, every single human being on the planet can relate to this on some level.
His ability to transform the personal inner struggle and show with a biblical archetype how it is part of the human condition across all of time really cuts straight into the soul.
I'm not a religious person by any standard, but the message is so undeniably accurate and true that you can't but tear up when you realize the scope of the tragedy that is our human condition.
It's a hard thing to accept, but when we do life becomes easier.
"I have no words" is the perfect initial response. Ren's genius is connecting so many people from so many different backgrounds, ages, and cultures to the core of our shared emotions, and in a way that is courageous and kind to us and to himself. I dearly hope he'll be with us for a long long time.
That was an excellent reaction. I could see you on the rollercoaster of emotions that ren takes us all on. I’ll be checking your channel out. 👍🏻
Great reaction to Hi Ren.
It's always a rough ride at first.
While it gets easier it still hits hard everytime 🫶
Stunned silence is a common reaction to Ren's work. Jaw-dropping and eyes-bugging-out are two other reactions I've seen hundreds of times. Only once did I see a reactor get a charlie horse at the end of one of Ren's songs, lol. Welcome to the Ren rabbit hole!
If Ren doesn't leave you speechless the first time you hear this, then you have no soul.
Welcome to RENaissance and to a brand new rabbit hole of content. Ren is an unique artist both musician, poet/lyricist, producer, and director of his music videos. He has been a busker, a street performer in the UK. My first thought was how vulnerable, honest, communicating emotions very well. I hope you continue your journey. I enjoyed your reaction. Take care.
Hey Kathryn! This is great! Two video uploads in less than 24 hours! Major change in your background and equipment! Looks like a legit studio! Also, great job on the lighting and filter.
Whenever I'm a little bit tipsy with a few drinks in me, I often end up listening to music and then watching people react to my favorites. What has raised your reaction above maaany others, is how you've actually placed the camera close so we can actually see your emotions when you react.
Heh, that sounds a little bit creepy written out loud, but it's really cool to see how you actually react even without words to such a powerful song!
Thank you for the reaction :) Also find your voice (and the mic quality, that lipstick ASMR was quite nice even if I hate ASMR lol) a very pleasant bonus.
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As for the song,
I think the chorus of hope he ends on and the speech at the end are pure gold. I have now suffered from anxiety and depression for near 20 years and I just surpassed 10 years being single and my 40th birthday. The last decade I have talked to my parents (dad passed of cancer 7 years ago), my sisters and therapists... but what Ren says at the end that the "dance" gets softer and therefor easier once you accept your mental health struggles the older you get, that it does get easier to live with. That is SUCH an incredibly important thing for any young person to hear. It won't stay as difficult to bear if you bite your tooth and keep going.
Even if I am alone and miss the person I used to be, without friends or a relationship, I have found an immeasurable amount of things in life that I enjoy all by myself that are absolutely worth it. Life is such a beautiful thing and it should never be wasted for a single minute. We live, by an absolute miracle, somewhere in the void on this planet at a time seemingly being the golden hour of humanity after atrocities committed and before resources depleted. We have nothing here but to appreciate every single breath, scent, sound and sight and we can all make our experience valuable in the way we wish, even if no one else supported it. (Given it comes with not doing it with anyone elses expense.)
I hope this comment reaches at least someone and I'd be really appreciative if you said hi, especially if you're dealing with similar issues.
(I hope YT doesn't autoremove due to the many problematic words... often happens these days......)
Welcome to 'The Ren Rabbit Hole'. Hi Ren is everybodies entrance to the rabbit hole. . Pleasse do the trilogy that is ' The Tale of Jenny and Screech' next. All three in order, which is vital. Then after that, go search the rabbit hole and see Rens incredible diversity and creativity. Great, honest reaction:) x
What a gorgeous reaction. Just beautiful!
Wonderful reaction.
Subbed for more Ren.
Wikipedia 2223 A.D.: "REN - Musician & philosopher & ... just genius of 21-st century!" Thanks for reaction!
Welcome to the Ren Rabbit Hole as I like to call it or as others have so eloquently put it the RENaissance. A great reaction Kathryn, you have had a similar reaction to most of us as we have discovered Ren. With his music, his lyrics, the story behind much of his work to date with his illnesses and the passing of a very dear friend of his by their own hand. Ren has a way of creating a deep and profound response through his music, his lyrics, the way that he performs his work that is in my opinion rare indeed. I look forward to seeing you go further down the Ren rabbit hole.
Priceless loll your reaction...at start you are all jibberjabber even you go OK OK.. let's start this ...then about half way I'm here talking to my phone ....Kat...Kat pick up your jaw .psstt Kat your jaw .....loll priceless reaction love it 😂
And at the end you got speechless and believe me you ain't the only one ...I bet over 15 million ppl had same reaction from start to finish 😂welcome to the ren rabbit hole keep your arms and legs in a safe position and enjoy the ride ...lol😅
When Ren's video popped up on my recommended list, I saw that it was fairly popular, I saw a guy with a guitar, wearing a patient's gown, and I thought it would be something interesting. I didn't know that this song would full on kick me in my being. I felt every word. I don't have issues with autoimmunity, but I've always had that inner doubt, that inner self-loathing. While I'm not a religious person by any means, I truly felt these words, these notes, and these chords deep, deep down. I was born in 1982, but I can't think of a single song that makes me feel more seen, called out... or more recognized and hopeful that all the pain, all the confusion and suffering... it might have been FOR something. I don't mean in some cosmic or religious sense. I mean that the things I've felt, that I've endured.. Maybe I went through all that to make my life better, and that maybe I could use it to make someone else's better as well.
Welcome to the rabbit hole that is Ren, pick any song of his. An you will not be disappointed.🐰🐇⚫️
Your reaction is what we've all experienced when first seeing Ren. Yet, for many (not me, I'm a newbie), he broke Soc Media several years ago with busking in Brighton with The Big Push and some great collabs. You have so much to explore. BTW the way you alter the video, for me, makes it difficult to watch. No biggies, probably just me, but just to let you know, Ren Music allows full uninterrupted sharing and allows reaction community to monetise it, Ren watches most reactions, he enjoys the different interpretations of his songs.
Thank you for finally watching Hi Ren. Got you thinking, right? Masterpiece. See it a lot of times and it always got me. Dive in his life story and watch more of him. Great, your sound of silence at the end. What can you say after this? Always love your reactions.
Sadly, had to tape some paper covering the portion of the video containing Ren's music video. The pattern and strobe effect wasn't pleasant and I need to stay away from them, for medical reasons. I did enjoy the reaction though as I was able to simply focus on you.
there is no better compliment to hearing this for the first time than just sitting there, the silence is echoing and loud...so loud...as you sit and try and comprehend what you have just watched.
Solid
You don't need to tamper with Ren's videos.
He wants people to watch, react and share his material.
If you get a copyright strike, he always declines the option.
Excellent reaction. Now, go read his backstory to put a lot of this into context and the factors that move him to create the best content of this generation.
Perfect reaction, please do more Ren, I have subbed in anticipation!
Your expressions said it all . Great reaction. ❤
This is the link to the full trilogy of Jenny and Screech REN - Jenny and Screech ruclips.net/video/TYAnqQ--KX0/видео.html
I don't know how many times I have viewed Hi Ren. Everyone I show it to is either speechless or they keep repeating the same words over and over in awe. The whole song makes me react very viscerally. I can never control the tears that come when he hits the crescendo, "So cower at the man I have become when I sing at the top of my lungs..." I anticipate it and it knocks me on my ass every time I hear it!
You have captions on, sorry. I can't stand them. However, I do hope you enjoyed this song from Ren, in my opinion one of the most engaging and fascinating artists working at the moment.
Honestly, your reaction was same as mine. He's a blast. Enjoy the rest of his music and welcome to it ;-)
You’re adorable! I almost feel bad, you were in such a cute mood but the reaction was epic and the same reaction I got as a 46 year old father of four and army vet. I can’t say music doesn’t make me cry anymore. Ren is amazing and I’m glad we all had the pleasure to experience your first hi Ren experience. Great job 👏
Ren Gill is a modern day poet, artist, musician, and even more - a savior. How many people with mental illness has he connected with and given hope? 1 in 5 people in America are reported to have mental illness (how many self medicate?). 1 BILLION people worldwide. I have been blessed to have met tens of thousands of people over the years. I am here to tell you that number is double or triple. Our society and government creates chaos and poverty. The struggle is real, and we have a new voice of hope for those lost in the darkness.
Not only is he the most talented artist of this generation he's also a genuinely kind and humble human being. Welcome to the Renaissance! The Tales of Jenny and Screech (full) next please!
beautiful reaction! welcome to the healing lol ren is a gift to the world
A phenomenal artist who will ensure you will be left speechless time and time again… welcome to the fabulous artist that is Ren
Could you imagine him performing this on the Grammys?
That was a great genuine reaction. Thank you! You were visibly engrossed in the performance, and like many of us, blindsided by the visceral truth of the message, and the passion with which it was delivered. It is inadequate to say that Ren is a once in a lifetime personality, and yet i can find no other way to classify his effect on me. This performance was recorded live, in one continuous take, with multiple cameras set up in the room, and it's so impactful and meaningful, that i can't imagine a better production method for it. He bares his soul for all to see, and it is beautiful, and courageous, and strong, and persistent, and i am here for it.
Little know fact: Every time a new reactor pauses after the opening and says “I did not expect that” a freckled angel gets its wings.
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Please please don’t use that filter again. I’m a minute in and feeling sick. Possibly a warning for epilepsy sufferers. I want to watch and support you but I’m not sure I can make it through.
I agree but unlike us that suffer from seizures ppl don't instinctively think about it. I don't have epilepsy but I have them at very random times.
Ren is therapy for so many from one song he helps so many people open up in ways therapists struggle to do in person. We as consumers and fans of his music and his message need to push his channel he should have millions of subs on his channel this is a crime he's saves people with his music or at least helps them by them opening up and talking. As for his video's you don't need to cover them for copywrite he allows reactors to view and share his music