Stunned Silence is a completely acceptable response to this song. Ren suffered through over 8 years of undiagnosed Lyme Disease. With untreated Lyme disease, it not only damaged his body, but his brain as well. He is in Canada right now, getting treatments that will take 6 months or more.
honestly, it's not just acceptable, it's pretty much the response of almost every reactor i've seen and, since i discovered Ren about four months ago, i have been addicted to his work and watching others react to his work!
It wasn’t the Lyme disease that messed his brain up as such, it was all the medication he got put on with all misdiagnosed treatments he got, he got medication for bipolar, anxiety, depression etc. and what that does to a well working brain is slowly destroying it. That’s why he also in his song sick boi is heard ( or he hears) a doctor say : if you take these pills now, you will get better fast but in a few days time you will feel even worse from the side effect of the deugs
No it isn't. People don't watch reaction videos, just to see zero reaction. This was woeful. The dude was okay to be fair, at least he did have a reaction. Even if your reaction is, well, that was a bag of shyte, at least it's an honest reaction.
There is usually the vibe with the opening guitar, the confusion when he starts in with the woo's, the shock when the verse starts and then the head nod to the guitar when it digest a little ... lol i love it
Absolutely right about it not being a “playlist song.” It’s a performance piece that bleeds; theater. It’s intimate and immediate. A live performance, for one, yet resonates with millions. But such a refreshing piece in an otherwise shallow medium. Perfect reaction vid.... we’re all crying with ya.
Used to follow Ren's band, The Big Push, for a while and was completely unaware of his solo work unitl I found out about "Hi Ren" 2 months ago. I instantly identified him as one of the so talented musicians of the band and wasn't overly surprised by his musical skills. But man, how they serve this piece of work! Everyone can relate to this in various ways. To me it was a real kick in the throat. And I don't have Lyme disease, and I'm an old bloke, and I'm French!! I've watched 50 reactions to this... song (?), looking to see how and where people would react, if they would react to the same chords, lyrics, pauses as I still do. Thanks for your genuine reaction. Also, thanks for not interrupting too many times. You have to be 100% listening for this one. Cheers!
This is art of transcendent beauty and an *important* song. Artists often struggle with imposter syndrome. There’s a movie starring Olivia Munn called “Violet” that rings of this and was a transformative experience for me… just as this song also resonates. As a person who’s never been able to escape imposter syndrome and negative self-talk, *realizing* that I can exert the strength that destructive voice questions-strength that I *know* I have-was sooo important. It takes time to push past the negativity-to make your own voice stronger, but if anyone out there is struggling with this, please please please *know* that you can do it. *Know* that I believe in you… but you don’t need me to-just like you don’t need the shroud of doubt that feels first of protection and then as a prison. You are *stronger* than that voice. You are stronger than you can *possibly* know… until you push back with softness or aggression-your choice.
@@inRopinion Due to my obsessive addiction to "Hi Ren" reactions. I'm a bit of a whore and will watch anyone who watches "Hi Ren" and His trilogy of terrifyingly tragic, terrifically told tales tiled The Tale of Jenny and Screech coz I love watching people become affected in the best way and become Ren fans before my eyes. I've never seen any artist like Ren.
Great reaction! As this hit you so hard you're going to be in for a real treat going into the Ren rabbit hole, one of the most multi-talented artists I've ever seen. Next up: Tale of Jenny and Screech (full version) Chalk Outlines (live) How To Be Me (live) Bittersweet Symphony
For REN, this was truly his reality. Ren had misdiagnosed Lyme disease for 7 years by conventional doctors who deemed him mentally ill, but when patients are experiencing neurological symptoms, they very often become misdiagnosed. Lyme disease can present itself as many neurological conditions including Acute Transverse Myelitis[3], Ptosis[4], Seizures, and Chronic Fatigue[1] and these symptoms can be often misdiagnosed or deemed psychosomatic. Second is dealing with the symptoms of Lyme neuroborreliosis, these neurological symptoms often leave patients feeling drained and debilitated as they begin losing their quality of life. Over time, patients find themselves unable to do the things they love as they struggle to get ahead of their progressing symptoms.
Your goosebumps got my sub! I found this when it first came out! It’s a very important song to me and honestly I’m happy to see how many others have accepted it and can relate!
You cannot go wrong with any of Ren’s creations. Sick Boi Chalk Outlines How to Be Me The trilogy Money Game 1 and 2 The busking videos … Thank you for your great reaction!
The song structure itself is incredible. It starts off as a battle between his positive (Angel) and negative (Demon) aspects, the negative makes an overpowering last ditch effort to reign supreme, 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 powerful piece of performance art that gives "broken" people HOPE. It's a beautifully raw musical masterpiece. Ren is special. Welcome to the Ren rabbit-hole, it's a trip worth taking.
PLEASE READ---- The following was collated by Jens Randolff, so props to him for that....... Here is a little bit about Ren's background, in case you don't know already. I gathered it from an old newspaper interview and Ren's livestreams and posts where he discussed his condition. Ren Eryn Gill is a British musician born in Wales on March 29 1990. 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. 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 and subsequently dropped by Sony. 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 lead him to experience psychosis. 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 Canada for more treatments, including surgeries, and will have to be there for at least six months (Summer of 2023). Ren's Canadian doctor discovered that Ren also developed a condition called Mast Cell Activation Disorder, which has affected the myelin sheath in his brain, his thyroid, adrenals, as well as his bones/joints. Ren stated: "It's a lot to wrap my head around having to be away from friends, family, and a successful career, and almost feels like a total juxtaposition to the fact that my music is blowing up right now and spreading to all corners of the world, but that's life, we take the good with the bad." Let's keep supporting Ren and not pull a "Sony" on him as he undergoes his treatment. Check out his channel, 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 this generation, and his work is needed in these troubling times. Here is the link to Ren’s GoFundMe page to raise money for his current treatment. www.gofundme.com/f/ren-get-better-from-lyme-disease-and-autoimmuni
"Sick Boi" is the follow-up to this song so you might want to go there. He has a huge catalogue of songs though, from some amazing rapping, to love songs, to comedy. He also used to play in a band called The Big Push and did an amazing street performance of I Shot The Sheriff/Road To Zion/Hip Hop. I'll leave it there for now but in a few weeks when you are totally blown away, I'll come back at you with more unbelievably, even better? songs. You'll have to wait and see, lol. Btw, hi from probably your only 70 year old Scottish subscriber. 😉😉😄😄
my connection to this song is only the similarity of struggle,, i'm undiagnosed autistic and have struggled with being a bit weird my whole life i had to start my own business because i had problems holding a job with sleep disorders and high ethics.. but managed to stay in business the last 40 years without needing to advertise or even carry a card, i run a lawn and tree service, a 1st responder thru 40 years of hurricanes in fla ,and do all phases of construction and kind of an inventor on the side, after six years of development i figured out a disaster response product that could help millions worldwide .. then my insurance agent forgot to post a payment back in 2020 and the state took everything i worked the last 40 years for away .. stuck at home like a prisoner i came online and saw people helping others so i started making videos explaining what i was. trying to do to get help, and found out if the platform your uploading to doesn't promote you your just talking to your phone, and then i see stuff like this and get jealous because i will never write a song that gets peoples attn like this. so my chances of bringing my ideas to the world are fading. and it's scary as hell to think of all that could be, but it may all be lost because one person forgot to hit enter on there keyboard.. and my chances of succeeding alone are close to those of getting out of quicksand alone..
@@inRopinion Thank you here is a gift from me too you Ren and Liv busking on a wonderful sunset evening in Brighton England amazing vocals by Liv and amazing electric guitar solo from Ren. When you get the chance love too see a reaction enjoy. ruclips.net/video/qNK9-hC6Ah4/видео.html
I recommend you guys check out some of his other content. "The Hunger', "Sick Boi" to mention a couple. He has some amazing music and its not just heavy-hearted stuff but all very well put together and performed. He is going places. He is a unique artist and we need something different. Great reaction! I subbed and look forward to more content!.
Please react to his Masterpiece that is a trilogy of 3 songs woven together to make the most creative story with a mind numbing twist ending...The Tales Of Jenny and Screech (FULL)...which includes the 3rd one..VIOLETS Tale...which MUST be watched at together and in that order.
There are many songs he does and his band The Big Push do, that are playlist worthy. Come join us in the Ren Rabbit Hole ... Explore the world of Ren music, it has a variety if branches as well. Each of his fellow band mates are equally talented in what they do. Checkout his collaberations with other artists Chinchilla, Bibi, Eden Nash, Sam Tompkins. There is no SINGLE GENRE that can contain or define him. Great Reaction to one of his most impactful Live, 1-take, start to finish self produced song videos!
Nice reaction to this GENIUS of an authentic & true artist. Reacters are gaining lots of mileage out of Ren's content & it would be fantastic for him if you all start VERBALLY encouraging your followers to subscribe to his channel 🤔 It's disappointing to see Hi Ren, alone, has been viewed approximately 8m times but he hasn't even reached 1m subscribers yet. Come on! Let's help him! Cheers 👍🍻
Stunned Silence is a completely acceptable response to this song. Ren suffered through over 8 years of undiagnosed Lyme Disease. With untreated Lyme disease, it not only damaged his body, but his brain as well. He is in Canada right now, getting treatments that will take 6 months or more.
There is music that gets you in the feels but this one just hits different. So wonderful!
honestly, it's not just acceptable, it's pretty much the response of almost every reactor i've seen and, since i discovered Ren about four months ago, i have been addicted to his work and watching others react to his work!
I've seen you in a few posts, thanks for sharing the info..
It wasn’t the Lyme disease that messed his brain up as such, it was all the medication he got put on with all misdiagnosed treatments he got, he got medication for bipolar, anxiety, depression etc. and what that does to a well working brain is slowly destroying it. That’s why he also in his song sick boi is heard ( or he hears) a doctor say : if you take these pills now, you will get better fast but in a few days time you will feel even worse from the side effect of the deugs
No it isn't. People don't watch reaction videos, just to see zero reaction. This was woeful. The dude was okay to be fair, at least he did have a reaction. Even if your reaction is, well, that was a bag of shyte, at least it's an honest reaction.
it's a 9 minute therapy session.
NOT WRONG!
If there is any question of his abilities, he recorded this live. He is mic'ed up and the guitar is plugged in...GENIUS
I've watched most of the reactions to this song, just to see people lost for words at the end! 😊
There is usually the vibe with the opening guitar, the confusion when he starts in with the woo's, the shock when the verse starts and then the head nod to the guitar when it digest a little ... lol i love it
Me too! No matter gender race age or creed EVERYONE is lost for words....
Ren is therapy for so many from one song he helps so many people open up in ways therapists struggle to do in person.
Absolutely right about it not being a “playlist song.” It’s a performance piece that bleeds; theater. It’s intimate and immediate. A live performance, for one, yet resonates with millions. But such a refreshing piece in an otherwise shallow medium. Perfect reaction vid.... we’re all crying with ya.
Thank you for watching!! It is not a playlist but it is a replay over and over and over and over....
He’s my new favorite artist.. it’s so refreshing to hear something so new and different.. he is a genius!!!❤️❤️❤️
Same for me, just extraordinarily talented.
Used to follow Ren's band, The Big Push, for a while and was completely unaware of his solo work unitl I found out about "Hi Ren" 2 months ago. I instantly identified him as one of the so talented musicians of the band and wasn't overly surprised by his musical skills. But man, how they serve this piece of work! Everyone can relate to this in various ways. To me it was a real kick in the throat. And I don't have Lyme disease, and I'm an old bloke, and I'm French!!
I've watched 50 reactions to this... song (?), looking to see how and where people would react, if they would react to the same chords, lyrics, pauses as I still do. Thanks for your genuine reaction. Also, thanks for not interrupting too many times. You have to be 100% listening for this one. Cheers!
I jumped in the hole and came across The Big Push and his busking videos and holy crap what talent!!
This is art of transcendent beauty and an *important* song. Artists often struggle with imposter syndrome.
There’s a movie starring Olivia Munn called “Violet” that rings of this and was a transformative experience for me… just as this song also resonates.
As a person who’s never been able to escape imposter syndrome and negative self-talk, *realizing* that I can exert the strength that destructive voice questions-strength that I *know* I have-was sooo important.
It takes time to push past the negativity-to make your own voice stronger, but if anyone out there is struggling with this, please please please *know* that you can do it.
*Know* that I believe in you… but you don’t need me to-just like you don’t need the shroud of doubt that feels first of protection and then as a prison.
You are *stronger* than that voice.
You are stronger than you can *possibly* know…
until you push back with softness or aggression-your choice.
Yippee! I'm just in time to catch the "Hi Ren" Roller coaster ride with you! LET'S GO!!
SOOOOO FUCKING GOOD!!!! Thanks for watching!!
@@inRopinion Due to my obsessive addiction to "Hi Ren" reactions. I'm a bit of a whore and will watch anyone who watches "Hi Ren" and His trilogy of terrifyingly tragic, terrifically told tales tiled The Tale of Jenny and Screech coz I love watching people become affected in the best way and become Ren fans before my eyes.
I've never seen any artist like Ren.
Great reaction! As this hit you so hard you're going to be in for a real treat going into the Ren rabbit hole, one of the most multi-talented artists I've ever seen. Next up:
Tale of Jenny and Screech (full version)
Chalk Outlines (live)
How To Be Me (live)
Bittersweet Symphony
I will diving down that rabbit hole soon enough. Might need some time after this one though. Thank You!!
The "she sells sea shells" reference is from one of his other awesome songs "sea shells" it's about the evils of capitalism.
Not on my play list but .I have only watched it about 100 times in a week now. What an experience.
For REN, this was truly his reality. Ren had misdiagnosed Lyme disease for 7 years by conventional doctors who deemed him mentally ill, but when patients are experiencing neurological symptoms, they very often become misdiagnosed. Lyme disease can present itself as many neurological conditions including Acute Transverse Myelitis[3], Ptosis[4], Seizures, and Chronic Fatigue[1] and these symptoms can be often misdiagnosed or deemed psychosomatic. Second is dealing with the symptoms of Lyme neuroborreliosis, these neurological symptoms often leave patients feeling drained and debilitated as they begin losing their quality of life. Over time, patients find themselves unable to do the things they love as they struggle to get ahead of their progressing symptoms.
Your goosebumps got my sub! I found this when it first came out! It’s a very important song to me and honestly I’m happy to see how many others have accepted it and can relate!
You cannot go wrong with any of Ren’s creations.
Sick Boi
Chalk Outlines
How to Be Me
The trilogy
Money Game 1 and 2
The busking videos
…
Thank you for your great reaction!
Don't forget the Tale of Jenny and Screech and Violet's Tale ;-)
The song structure itself is incredible. It starts off as a battle between his positive (Angel) and negative (Demon) aspects, the negative makes an overpowering last ditch effort to reign supreme, 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 powerful piece of performance art that gives "broken" people HOPE. It's a beautifully raw musical masterpiece. Ren is special. Welcome to the Ren rabbit-hole, it's a trip worth taking.
He has a fantastic catalog of Playlist worthy music
PLEASE READ----
The following was collated by Jens Randolff, so props to him for that.......
Here is a little bit about Ren's background, in case you don't know already. I gathered it from an old newspaper interview and Ren's livestreams and posts where he discussed his condition. Ren Eryn Gill is a British musician born in Wales on March 29 1990. 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. 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 and subsequently dropped by Sony. 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 lead him to experience psychosis. 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 Canada for more treatments, including surgeries, and will have to be there for at least six months (Summer of 2023). Ren's Canadian doctor discovered that Ren also developed a condition called Mast Cell Activation Disorder, which has affected the myelin sheath in his brain, his thyroid, adrenals, as well as his bones/joints. Ren stated: "It's a lot to wrap my head around having to be away from friends, family, and a successful career, and almost feels like a total juxtaposition to the fact that my music is blowing up right now and spreading to all corners of the world, but that's life, we take the good with the bad." Let's keep supporting Ren and not pull a "Sony" on him as he undergoes his treatment. Check out his channel, 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 this generation, and his work is needed in these troubling times. Here is the link to Ren’s GoFundMe page to raise money for his current treatment. www.gofundme.com/f/ren-get-better-from-lyme-disease-and-autoimmuni
Ren. Bardcore. ❤️
"Sick Boi" is the follow-up to this song so you might want to go there. He has a huge catalogue of songs though, from some amazing rapping, to love songs, to comedy. He also used to play in a band called The Big Push and did an amazing street performance of I Shot The Sheriff/Road To Zion/Hip Hop. I'll leave it there for now but in a few weeks when you are totally blown away, I'll come back at you with more unbelievably, even better? songs. You'll have to wait and see, lol. Btw, hi from probably your only 70 year old Scottish subscriber. 😉😉😄😄
Added to the list! Thanks for watching!!
Damn!!! Scottland!! Would love to visit one day!! We appreciate the support.
Subbed, want to make suggestions, but this is not the video to do that to!
Glad I watched this with you🔥
Ren is a modern day Shakespeare
Your reaction at the end is perfect. Sometimes you get stopped in your tracks and there are no words...
Oh, we got stopped alright. Thank you for Watching!!
my connection to this song is only the similarity of struggle,,
i'm undiagnosed autistic and have struggled with being a bit weird my whole life i had to start my own business because i had problems holding a job with sleep disorders and high ethics.. but managed to stay in business the last 40 years without needing to advertise or even carry a card, i run a lawn and tree service, a 1st responder thru 40 years of hurricanes in fla ,and do all phases of construction and kind of an inventor on the side, after six years of development i figured out a disaster response product that could help millions worldwide .. then my insurance agent forgot to post a payment back in 2020 and the state took everything i worked the last 40 years for away .. stuck at home like a prisoner i came online and saw people helping others so i started making videos explaining what i was. trying to do to get help, and found out if the platform your uploading to doesn't promote you your just talking to your phone, and then i see stuff like this and get jealous because i will never write a song that gets peoples attn like this. so my chances of bringing my ideas to the world are fading. and it's scary as hell to think of all that could be, but it may all be lost because one person forgot to hit enter on there keyboard.. and my chances of succeeding alone are close to those of getting out of quicksand alone..
I’ve listened and subbed to 2 or 3 reactors every day for months!! 😉 Ren is amazing, do a deep dive! You’ll like the water!
We’re working on it!! Thanks for subbing!!
Ren is absolutely insanely talented! I’ve subbed and will check out all your other Ren reactions as he has so many facets 🖤
Wow! That is AMAZING!!
Left side ❤
So much good Ren material to get through! Here for the journey! Please do The Tale of Jenny & Screech (full)!!
He really is a Genius his not lying! Thank you for the great reaction.
Thank you for watching!!
@@inRopinion Thank you here is a gift from me too you Ren and Liv busking on a wonderful sunset evening in Brighton England amazing vocals by Liv and amazing electric guitar solo from Ren. When you get the chance love too see a reaction enjoy.
ruclips.net/video/qNK9-hC6Ah4/видео.html
Fucking pure art not much more to say
PURE!!! Thanks for Watching!
I see You ❤
More ren please? ❤
hes a genius...great reaction guys thank u
Thank you for getting Ren out in the public eye and keeping him there!
mind blown
"this is some genius shit right here" made me laugh out loud, but I sure know what you mean
Please listen to more of Rens music!
Recorded live.
Check out his busking videos.
I mean, just incredible.
That is nuts!!!
Just an FYI, the vapes are pretty loud. Any way to cut the mic for two seconds while you toke? Just a thought.
i had the wrong settings on the mic lol Thank you for watching!
💖
ren in this is basically the tyler the creator of the 2010s
8:43 you ok babes?.......you've hardly even touched your fire extinguisher lol
Wonderful reaction. That's not why I came to the comments though, I'm here to say that your hat kicks ass!
Thanks!! and Thank you for watching!!!! PLUS ULTRA!!!
Plus Ultra indeed, my friend. 😂
Listen to Ren's 'Do You Believe' it's absolutely heartbreaking 💔
For Ren's fun side go find his band The Big Push.
I recommend you guys check out some of his other content. "The Hunger', "Sick Boi" to mention a couple. He has some amazing music and its not just heavy-hearted stuff but all very well put together and performed. He is going places. He is a unique artist and we need something different. Great reaction! I subbed and look forward to more content!.
Weve begun our journey down the Ren rabbit hole standby for more reaction from this amazing artist! Thanks for watching!
Go bears
Nice
Very nice
VOIDRAKER SAY'S YES,...,:-):-):-)
🔥🔥🔥😪
Please react to his Masterpiece that is a trilogy of 3 songs woven together to make the most creative story with a mind numbing twist ending...The Tales Of Jenny and Screech (FULL)...which includes the 3rd one..VIOLETS Tale...which MUST be watched at together and in that order.
Nice reaction
Thank you! And thanks for watching!!
Let it sink in. He is awesome. Check out the money game trilogy and also the 3 part version of the tale of Jenny and Screech. 😊
He is awesome! We did react to Jenny and Screech and boy that one got us.
There are many songs he does and his band The Big Push do, that are playlist worthy.
Come join us in the Ren Rabbit Hole ...
Explore the world of Ren music, it has a variety if branches as well. Each of his fellow band mates are equally talented in what they do. Checkout his collaberations with other artists Chinchilla, Bibi, Eden Nash, Sam Tompkins. There is no SINGLE GENRE that can contain or define him.
Great Reaction to one of his most impactful Live, 1-take, start to finish self produced song videos!
The Tale of Jenny & Screech (Full)....next please
Added to the list!! Coming soon!! Thanks for watching!!
Good art makes you talk about the art; great art makes you think about your life.
Damn that was amazing! Thank you!
It almost seems a violation into someone else’s pain and struggles. Which we all have.
That’s a damn good comment and take on this song!
😀
Nice reaction to this GENIUS of an authentic & true artist.
Reacters are gaining lots of mileage out of Ren's content & it would be fantastic for him if you all start VERBALLY encouraging your followers to subscribe to his channel 🤔
It's disappointing to see Hi Ren, alone, has been viewed approximately 8m times but he hasn't even reached 1m subscribers yet.
Come on! Let's help him!
Cheers 👍🍻
>> 50 + American guy ... Love the older couple !!
Good reaction. Next: JENNY & SCREECH (FULL) - ruclips.net/video/TYAnqQ--KX0/видео.html
I can't wait to check this one out. May need some time after this one. Thank you!
Da bears… 😊
Let’s Gooooo!
Liked and subscribed 👍 check out Ren's tracks Money Game 1&2
Great reaction. Something constructive maybe. Deactivate your mic or not vape.. makes an awful distraction noise
Yeah we've had a couple mentions about the vapes. Bad Habit and we will be sure to fix that. Thanks for watching and the kind words!
I write in german.......eure Deko ist so verfickt geil.
Hey thanks!!
unfortunately nearly all geniuses' suffer terrible from mental illness
Nice reaction guys, but why are you discriminatory against dicks? I am a poor dick, why should I stop being what I am? :(
Thanks for Watching!!
This was live and in 1 take
It’s absolutely AMAZING!!!