I've come to realize there is a clear demarcation in life: before finding Ren, and after finding Ren. Welcome to the Ren side. You're in for a great ride. 😊
OK, now realize that THAT was a live performance. One take, two cameras. See the mic on his hospital gown? Notice how he unplugged the guitar before the ending monolog? 🤯 🤯 🤯 🤯 🤯 🤯 🤯 🤯 This man just shifted the whole paradigm, redefined what "good" music is, freed us from the soulless, autotuned crap that's been repackaged & served to us over & over & over again for the past decade or so. He's made music human again, given art a soul. Welcome to the rabbit hole. Get comfortable. You're going to be here for a while. What would you like to hear next? Rock? Reggae? Rap? Perhaps punk? No, pop? A good power ballad? Would you like to hear him sing more? Play guitar? Bass? Beatbox? He makes his own beats, too. Or sometimes raps over other artist's tracks. His mother is a vocal coach. His dad is a musician & filmmaker who has worked in the mental health industry. Ren himself studied "musical performance" at university. His style of musical storytelling is aptly called "BARDCORE," but he excels at any genre he attempts. That's likely because (on top of being formally trained, & raised in an ideal environment by creative parents), he's a STREET BUSKER from Brighton, England. He was discovered & signed by Sony around a decade ago, then promptly dropped when he became ill with Lyme's Disease, which was misdiagnosed as mental illness & treated thusly for 8 years while the Lyme's continued to ravage his body & damage his brain. A doctor in Belgium finally caught it. He's currently in Canada undergoing a second round of stem cell therapy after seeing marked improvement after the first. He will be the spokesperson for your generation. Protect him at all costs. It's only once, maybe twice, in a person's lifetime that an artist like Ren comes along. I've never been so grateful to be alive to experience this as it unfolds. 9.6 million views last time I looked. With no record label to back him, no push from radio, no backroom handshakes or payola (allegedly), none of the things that usually go into making a hit song a hit. A 9 minute, 20 second LIVE performance that scarcely felt like 4 minutes because it's so compelling, so brilliant. He's got quite a few videos out with his band, The Big Push. They are all incredible musicians & vocalists. His collabs with Sam Tompkins & duets with Chinchilla (keep an eye on that girl too) are not to be missed. It's feeling a lot like Brighton is gonna be the new Seattle or Athens, GA. There's definitely something special going on in that beach town! Someday you will tell your grandchildren what music was like before Ren. And they won't believe you. THIS changes EVERYTHING forever (well, not really. Music trends are cyclical, but experience a hard restart like this, maybe 3-4x each century). You will never be able to listen to what they've been passing off as music the same way again. Ren just raised the bar, just when we needed it most! Welcome aboard. Glad you could join us! ✌🏼
I am a 73 yr old woman who discovered Ren and this song a few days ago. You pretty much mirrored my reaction completely - which I still get, even though I have watched it more than once. There is no doubt the kid is a genius
I'm a mere seventy but I have been on the Ren train for a couple of months. My day is somewhat shaped by the Ren song that is in my head when I wake up and there is always a Ren song in my head when I wake up 😂. Haven't been so affected by an artist in decades.
Hi @pamjanszen964! You caught on way before I did! I'm 68 & stumbled across a reaction to Hi Ren a couple of months ago, and I listen to him daily now! And, after watching a ton of different reactions, I'm so happy to have stumbled across Walterooski!
I did not video myself watching this video for the first time.... but I *feel* that my facial expressions very closely resembled yours during the entire song 🤣
Ren is a Poet, a Singer, a Rapper, a Musician, a Composer, a Songwriter, a Producer, an Actor......an Artist. Keep going down the Ren rabbit hole, there's literally nothing he can't do. This video is completely LIVE....No pre-recorded music and lip-syncing here. Don't miss out on the fact that Ren was also in a band...."The Big Push". They too have lots of videos, mostly of Busking (street performing). Ren needs all of our Thoughts, Prayers and Love right now. At 17, Ren had been discovered by Sony Records, Busking in England. They signed him to a contract and he was on his way. As he was recording his first album, he got incredibly sick. He went to the doctors, complaining of severe pain all over his body and in his joints. The Doctors could find nothing wrong with him and insisted that it was all in his head. Ren spent the next 8 years of his life, looking for answers, going to hundreds of different doctors. The medical community kept saying it was ALL in his head and treating as much, with Psycho-Active/Tropic drugs for his "Mental Disorder". Meanwhile, Ren was stuck in bed 23 hours a day because of the overwhelming pain. All of this nearly drove him crazy as he KNEW he was experiencing the pain that they said was made up. A few years ago, he found a Doctor in Belgium that finally diagnosed Ren with Lyme Disease. He had his answer. However, because the Lyme disease went untreated for 8 years, it Ravaged his body to include his brain. He even received Stem Cell treatment a while ago, but the damage was already done. He is currently in Canada, for 6+/- months, to try and repair some of that damage. This will include multiple surgeries. He is there by himself, without friends or family to comfort him through this grueling ordeal
the 3rd voice (some ppl know me as hope} is the grounded Ren.thats why he is looking str8 to the camera.. he talk to us as himself to the last verse of the piece.
I wrote this introduction to Ren when I first discovered him earlier this year, as there wasn’t a Wikipedia entry for people to look him up prior to March 2023. I have posted this info to every “Hi Ren” reaction I have come across since, and I hope it will be of some use to the uninitiated. “Hi Ren” is the song that put Ren on everyone's radar since December; it went viral and has garnered over 9 million views since its debut, but he has been creating great music for more than ten years. Ren’s music videos are generally recorded live, often in a single take, although not necessarily the first take, and from various camera angles. His release, "Sick Boi," is almost another chapter to "Hi Ren." Many of Ren’s songs resonate with people because he addresses struggles that many others face every day. Ren is an independent artist/singer/songwriter/busker from Brighton, UK. He plays multiple instruments (acoustic, electric, and bass guitar, piano, drums), has impressive vocals, is an excellent storyteller, and is quite the philosopher and poet. He is considered by many a modern-day bard; he calls his music “bardcore.” Ren’s earliest recordings on RUclips are from his time in a band called “Trick The Fox,” consisting of Ren and his buddies Charlie and Tommy. Unfortunately, the band performed only briefly due to Ren’s onset of health issues. They are very talented. A fun clip to watch is “The Mash Up.” Ren’s trilogy "The Tale of Jenny/Screech/Violet" has been likened to a Shakespearean tragedy and is a prime example of his genius; it is a master’s class in storytelling and also showcases his guitar skills. The three acts are haunting, and the conclusion will catch you off guard. The trilogy needs to be watched in the order given, as this is the flow of the storyline and is best watched as a whole rather than piecemeal. Ren’s collaborations with Chinchilla (“Chalk Outlines,” “How to Be Me,” “Sexual Healing,” “One Dance/Drunk in Love”) are beautiful and showcase his singing voice. His live music videos are especially impressive. Ren's personal reflections are threaded through many of his songs; "Insomnia," "Depression," “Diazepam," “Penitence,” “Dear God,” “Heretic,” “Dominos,” his "Freckled Angels" album, just to name a few, all deserve a listen. His song "Money Game" (Part I & II) is another recommendation, although it is less of a personal song than it is an indictment of greed and the resulting injustices in this world. Ren’s Hip Hop/Rap style songs are all worth checking out if you enjoy this genre; they are pretty amazing. Check out “The Hunger,” “Genesis,” “What You Want,” “Losing it (FISHER rap retake),” “Right here, right now (Fatboy Slim one shot retake),” "Life is Funny," “Love Music (Parts 1, 2, and 3),” “Crucify Your Culture,” “Power,” his latest release, “Bittersweet symphony (The Verve retake),” and his latest release "The Illest Of Our Time," just to name a few. Ren's performances with Sam Tompkins (“Blind Eyed,” “Earned it /Mans World / Falling,” “Walking on the moon/No Diggity,” “Feeling Good/Trouble So High/Masterblaster (Jammin'),” “Latch,” “Wild Thoughts/Crazy in love (Live Session),” “What Went Wrong” Part I&II) are definitely a must. Also, his collaborations with Eden Nash (“Humble,” “Ocean”), Bibi (“Crutch,” “Ahiahiaoha”), Molly McKinna (“Penitence”), Orlean ("Jessica"), his former bandmate Romain Axisa (“French Song”), are all great. Last but not least, Ren’s busking sessions with Liv Sangster are awesome. I recently discovered that Ren also recorded a cover of “Can't Help Falling In Love (Elvis Cover),” that is simply beautiful. "The Big Push" (Ren Gill, Gorran Kendall, Romain Axisa, and Glen Chambers) busking sessions, concerts, and live recordings all are amazing and well worth checking out. All but the drummer sing lead vocals at times. Their covers of "I Shot the Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop," "Wade in the Water/Nina Simone/Trouble so Hard," "Watch Out," “War Pigs,” “Roadhouse Blues,” "My Generation," “Paint It Black,” "An Englishman in New York," “Bongo Bong” are awesome. On “These Boots Are Made For Walking,” “Praise You” (Fatboy Slim Cover), “What Kind Of Woman Is This,” all three take a turn singing. The songs "Oh My Woman," “Swan Song,” “Sweet Little Lady," "It's Alright," “Dignity,” and so many others are equally impressive. The band, at least for the time being, performed their last official busking session and gave their last concert in September of last year (2022) due to the fact that Ren was leaving for Canada to undergo specialized medical care and surgeries for his multiple health issues. In anticipation of his stay in Canada, Ren prepared some music ahead of time to be released over the next six months that he expects to be gone. He released “Sick Boi” and “Bittersweet Symphony (The Verve retake),” which is another masterful work. Ren just released his newest song, “Illest Of Our Time,” on his birthday, March 29.
There is also a ren gem channel called Ren Unreleased that has 21 songs that I'm sure is trick the foxes unreleased album. It has acoustic versions of love music part 1, run away and a different version of Jenny's tale. Definitely worth it
I’ll admit openly that I’m obsessed with this performance. Something draws me in and I have to watch it. Lately I’ve been watching reactions to it and I believe you, sir had the best reaction I’ve seen. Enjoy the amazing ride that is the Ren rabbit hole. Truly a gifted human being.
Your pearls must be precious. You kept clutching them quite often. That's Ren's effect. My favourites - 'The Hunger', 'Crutch', 'How to be me'. And busking with Sam Tompkins 'Earned it, Man's world, Falling ' mash up
Great reaction. Insightful comments given in a minimally intrusive way, by which I mean you struck a very good balance between letting the video play on versus pausing. Loved the pearl clutching!
This reflected my reaction (except for a lot more crying on my end) mind blown. I felt truly seen for the first time by someone I never even heard about and just happened to click on a YT video trying to drown myself in distraction. I struggle with my physical and mental health for most my life and all his music reaches to the depths of my soul like nothing else has before, like it sees straight through me. Right now it's holding my hand in a darker time in my own journey. So thank you Ren and thanks for the reaction also made me feel less alone since it hit you hard too.
You are valuable. You are important. You are loved. You matter. The world is better because you exist. As a person that wages his own internal battles, I know from personal experience how difficult those battles can be and, even if I don’t know your perspective, struggles, battles or scars, I believe in you and your ability to persevere and overcome. Thank you for taking the time to comment, and thank you even more for being brave enough to continue waging your wars and emerging victorious. 🖖
Hiya man, oh I'm so happy for you that you've taken your first step into the Ren rabbit hole, i subbed to see where you go next with Ren, whatever you choose you will not be disappointed.
@@walterooski Hiya man, if you want something beautiful but possibly the darkest thing you've ever heard do The Tale of Jenny and Screech (full) it's a trilogy i warn you though have tissues ready I've seen it make other reactors cry also Crutch, if you want to see Ren having some fun check out Losing it and What you want but seriously i havent heard a Ren track i didn't like, enjoy the ride man.
Another Ren convert 👏👏👏♥️ He’s an amazingly unique artist. The likes of which, I’d say, we’ve not experienced since Freddie Mercury. Well rounded musician, writer, producer, composer, rapper, singer of ballads, reggae, soul, classic rock and more, he even does his own beat boxing on his tracks. With classical and operatic touches, and loads of pop culture references in all of in his works. He even plants little Easter eggs in all his songs of references to his own earlier works, like the seashells thing is from his Money Game song… You can’t box this guy in. I’m just glad he’s graced everyone with his gift. His talent is immeasurable.
Holy sh¡t, and it was played live, in one take, you could see the microphone in.his neck and the guitar cables atached when he turns his back at the end of the video. Beautiful . Hope there is more to review from him , these type of artist is what was missing in this ocean of mumble sh¡t meaningless music. Peace ✌.
I enjoyed watching your reaction. I was surprised to see people saying you stopped too much! I suppose I could see one feeling that way if you talked for a couple of minutes each time you stopped, which I've seen many reactors do, but you paused quickly and continued. I was actually happy that you let it play as much as you did, so I watched it twice. Sometimes body language says it all, but I also like that you point out some of the musical aspects, too. ❤
Thank you so much! Truly, I’m honored. If I’m being honest, you definitely made me feel better about something I was a bit insecure about so, again, thank you thank you thank you 🖖
Dude this was such pleasure to watch. Seeing the beauty and weight of the words embedding themselvess into your being, time and time again! Exquisite! To quote a mutual friend, "Like damn, someone understands, someone really gets it." Enjoy! 🙂
You'll love The Tale of Jenny and Screetch, Screeches Tale, and Violets Tale. Find the trilogy video. It's street musical theatre at its finest and recorded live as this was. Chalk Outlines and How to be Me featuring Chinchilla are truly amazing and showcase his beautiful voice. ❤
Ive seen you in some compilation videos and wynand talks about you and i cant believe im not subbed to you! Well ,i wasnt but i am now, you started the ball rolling with the ren song so thank you💙🇬🇧
Oh dear, not another one who puts those awful captions up ! They are absolutely littered with errors and a total waste of time. I usually switch straight off when I see them but I'm sticking with this one as I like how much you are " into " the performance. I'm glad I stayed with your wonderful reaction. Kudos brother 🙏
I don't know why it took me so long to watch your reaction to this song but " clutching my pearls " 😂😂😂 subscribed and now on my journey to watch other reactions from you
Out of dozens of reactions I've watched you're the only one that has referenced Primus and I love it!! I thought of that when I saw the pig too but I also felt their influence in the guitar playing at certain times as well.
My Moods have cost me! I have lost loves, jobs and friends. From as far back as I can remember I've always had dark moods. I've gone from lite/light happy days then I get triggered and I go deep into the dark. This has caused many a strife in my life. First Marriage failure, job loss, friends also. Ren's song Hi Ren hit me in the heart and I could relate to it so much. Especially the line "it was a pendulum eternally swaying from the dark to the light" I've shared this song with my family and friends and no one seems to relate. I like seeing the reaction videos on RUclips and i liked yours a lot. As I've got older I've learnt to recognise the slide into the dark and I can usually talk myself out of it back to the light. I've been so happy that I've felt close to God and I haven't been able to stop grinning. At the other end of the pendulum I've slipped so far into the dark that I've blocked people out of my life and I've wanted to end it. Now, I'm so glad that I am still here. I have a great family and I try to enjoy my days and stay positive. Some days are harder than others but I feel that I never slide as far into the dark as I used to.
I LOVED Loved Loved this! You are insanely charming! New sub ❤❤ I also, wanted to tell you how much I appreciate your voice control and that you don't scream into the mic, very cool
I don't know why but I nearly choked to death on some apple juice just now! I hear Ren speaking at the end, "I shouted out into an empty room, Into a blank canvas, that I would defeat the forces of evil" and when you quickly responded with, "Great job!" I nearly died. I started laughing while swallowing my apple juice and had it coming out of my nose and I was choking and laughing at the same time. Then my stupid chihuahua thought it was play time and started jumping on my stomach and chest. Either that or he was trying to speed up my death, who knows. Seriously though that best death experience was worth it haha.
I love your reaction.everyday since January when I heard this song I have watched reactions of this song everyday and I feel like I'm watching for the first time as well
Great reaction! I just came across you today. Looks like you've been going through the rabbit hole since finding Ren's music, so I subbed and am looking forward to the ride! He is a unique artist and I love the recognition he is starting to receive.
We do all have these voices, and they have different strengths. Also known as the Critic's Voice and the Artist's Voice. They both are necessary... So long as we don't let the Critic have too much power. It's amazing.
If u like the guitar work check out his busking I Shot the Sheriff/Zion/Hip hop ... Crazy guitar and singing performance and just as unexpected as this one...also for more straight rap Sick Boi and The Illest of Our Time
Yes, I Shot the Sheriff/Zion/Hip hop! I am usually a heavy metal fan, but Ren just blows me away and I've watched it over and over. I think I may start liking rap and reggae😁
There isn't anything he can't do. He can sing countless styles, he can rap beyond anything I've ever seen, beat box, play countless intruments, write music, poetry, act. I have, however, seen 3 words consistently used to describe Ren; Genius Shakespeare Broadway A genius, a modern Shakespeare, who should be casting Broadway theatre.
Welcome to the rabbit hole man. We've got merch (his website has action figure dolls from some of his iconic songs among other stuff) we've got a friendly community and we have our 'leader' the man himself Ren! 🎉😊 enjoy what you come across cause you cannot go wrong.
This was a wonderful and insightful reaction. He has a deep catalog of art in various genres. Hang on! I subscribed. See you at Jenny & Screech’s trilogy.
Wrote a whole novel, then lost it. Suffice it to say I found you through another reactor who you recommended to cover Ren. As our boi says…a rising tide lifts all ships. Wonderful analysis! Subscribed 5 minutes in. All the best brother.
I didn't expect it to end like that either. Unresolved, both vocals and guitar. After a few hundred views I think it's perhaps a light / shadow metaphor to fit with all the diminished triads
I wish I could remember why I clicked on listening to this song for the first time. I’d listened to a couple of reactors doing stuff like Queen and The Bee Gees just for a light distraction. I’ll probably never have a clue but man it sure was a good decision!
So. Hey there... I checked out your channel because I like your name. I subbed because you noticed the nylon strings being played...i see you can appreciate. I have to give you some props.👏 How you managed to maintain composure throughout this. (I was sobbing like a baby by the end)😭 Me being 53-it's kinda sad I know...but it is what it is!🤗 Imo. This is one of a kind and Ren is a once in a lifetime. Can't wait to see your input on many more things...I have a feeling you are a one of a kind as well! Peace and love always until there is no more!😊❤
Holy. Actual. Cats. Welcome to the Rooskis, my friend. Your kind words hit me between my eyes and I can't express my gratitude for you being so kind! Genuinely, it's an honor.
Good Job. I enjoyed your reaction. There is some kind of weird gatekeeping in reaction videos. like there are rules or something. If you want to pause and comment, do it . If people just want to hear the song, they should just go watch the original. I watch reactions to see people experience the joy of discovery. however that manifests. Like when you show a friend something you're into. don't let anyone dictate how you do your thing. Here's a like and subscribe for ya.
I subbed a year ago but it seems that I didn't like or comment on the video back then 😢❤ so I fixed it ❤ great reaction ❤ I got back here from your money ties reaction video and saw a difference in you from what I remembered from the hi Ren reaction so here I am ❤ fixing my oversight 😂
I actually had some pretty big feelings that I wasn’t quite sure I wanted to be shared. It was cut short but I will absolutely be happy to rehash those in another video, that particular moment might need to stay with me though.
I’ve been watching some reactions to this song then checking out the other content folks are putting out and I see you have Hearthstone stuff. This is a weird cross section of things I enjoy.
I believe that in Money game Part 2 theres a rhyme scheme he does on the tongue twister She Sells Sea Shells by the Seashore, and the mention of that in this song is more a reference to his rhyme scheme ...as well as eminem (pretty sure that his play on it in MG part 2 is inspired by the eminem line) because he cant be happy with just 1 meaning
Have you seen that the shadow on the right is dimmer and the one on the left is more obscure? I see something new every time I see it. Only seen it 652321 times
We have the potential for the divine and for evil within us freewill gives us the power to choose. The Devil is "The Accuser" not just before God, for as long as you have consciousness, day & night it accuses your light.
Only the people that see this comment (apart from my little sister whose suggestion it was) will know that Sick Boi will actually be my next blind reaction.
I've come to realize there is a clear demarcation in life: before finding Ren, and after finding Ren. Welcome to the Ren side. You're in for a great ride. 😊
Absolutely agree
If Ren isn't known in every corner of the world by the end of 2023, I'll eat my cat
When I say "corner", it doesn't mean I'm a square earther
Yes
So true.
OK, now realize that THAT was a live performance. One take, two cameras. See the mic on his hospital gown? Notice how he unplugged the guitar before the ending monolog?
🤯 🤯 🤯 🤯 🤯 🤯 🤯 🤯
This man just shifted the whole paradigm, redefined what "good" music is, freed us from the soulless, autotuned crap that's been repackaged & served to us over & over & over again for the past decade or so. He's made music human again, given art a soul.
Welcome to the rabbit hole. Get comfortable. You're going to be here for a while. What would you like to hear next? Rock? Reggae? Rap? Perhaps punk? No, pop? A good power ballad? Would you like to hear him sing more? Play guitar? Bass? Beatbox? He makes his own beats, too. Or sometimes raps over other artist's tracks. His mother is a vocal coach. His dad is a musician & filmmaker who has worked in the mental health industry. Ren himself studied "musical performance" at university. His style of musical storytelling is aptly called "BARDCORE," but he excels at any genre he attempts.
That's likely because (on top of being formally trained, & raised in an ideal environment by creative parents), he's a STREET BUSKER from Brighton, England. He was discovered & signed by Sony around a decade ago, then promptly dropped when he became ill with Lyme's Disease, which was misdiagnosed as mental illness & treated thusly for 8 years while the Lyme's continued to ravage his body & damage his brain. A doctor in Belgium finally caught it. He's currently in Canada undergoing a second round of stem cell therapy after seeing marked improvement after the first. He will be the spokesperson for your generation. Protect him at all costs. It's only once, maybe twice, in a person's lifetime that an artist like Ren comes along. I've never been so grateful to be alive to experience this as it unfolds.
9.6 million views last time I looked. With no record label to back him, no push from radio, no backroom handshakes or payola (allegedly), none of the things that usually go into making a hit song a hit. A 9 minute, 20 second LIVE performance that scarcely felt like 4 minutes because it's so compelling, so brilliant.
He's got quite a few videos out with his band, The Big Push. They are all incredible musicians & vocalists. His collabs with Sam Tompkins & duets with Chinchilla (keep an eye on that girl too) are not to be missed. It's feeling a lot like Brighton is gonna be the new Seattle or Athens, GA. There's definitely something special going on in that beach town!
Someday you will tell your grandchildren what music was like before Ren. And they won't believe you. THIS changes EVERYTHING forever (well, not really. Music trends are cyclical, but experience a hard restart like this, maybe 3-4x each century). You will never be able to listen to what they've been passing off as music the same way again. Ren just raised the bar, just when we needed it most! Welcome aboard. Glad you could join us! ✌🏼
I am a 73 yr old woman who discovered Ren and this song a few days ago. You pretty much mirrored my reaction completely - which I still get, even though I have watched it more than once. There is no doubt the kid is a genius
As a 31 year old man, I will take it as a badge of honor that my reaction mirrored yours, ma’am. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment 🖖
Welcome to the Ren rabbit hole, Pam!
I'm a mere seventy but I have been on the Ren train for a couple of months. My day is somewhat shaped by the Ren song that is in my head when I wake up and there is always a Ren song in my head when I wake up 😂. Haven't been so affected by an artist in decades.
Hi @pamjanszen964! You caught on way before I did! I'm 68 & stumbled across a reaction to Hi Ren a couple of months ago, and I listen to him daily now! And, after watching a ton of different reactions, I'm so happy to have stumbled across Walterooski!
55 and literally every day is a Ren day. 😊
I did not video myself watching this video for the first time.... but I *feel* that my facial expressions very closely resembled yours during the entire song 🤣
Ren is a Poet, a Singer, a Rapper, a Musician, a Composer, a Songwriter, a Producer, an Actor......an Artist. Keep going down the Ren rabbit hole, there's literally nothing he can't do. This video is completely LIVE....No pre-recorded music and lip-syncing here. Don't miss out on the fact that Ren was also in a band...."The Big Push". They too have lots of videos, mostly of Busking (street performing).
Ren needs all of our Thoughts, Prayers and Love right now. At 17, Ren had been discovered by Sony Records, Busking in England. They signed him to a contract and he was on his way. As he was recording his first album, he got incredibly sick. He went to the doctors, complaining of severe pain all over his body and in his joints. The Doctors could find nothing wrong with him and insisted that it was all in his head.
Ren spent the next 8 years of his life, looking for answers, going to hundreds of different doctors. The medical community kept saying it was ALL in his head and treating as much, with Psycho-Active/Tropic drugs for his "Mental Disorder". Meanwhile, Ren was stuck in bed 23 hours a day because of the overwhelming pain. All of this nearly drove him crazy as he KNEW he was experiencing the pain that they said was made up.
A few years ago, he found a Doctor in Belgium that finally diagnosed Ren with Lyme Disease. He had his answer. However, because the Lyme disease went untreated for 8 years, it Ravaged his body to include his brain. He even received Stem Cell treatment a while ago, but the damage was already done. He is currently in Canada, for 6+/- months, to try and repair some of that damage. This will include multiple surgeries. He is there by himself, without friends or family to comfort him through this grueling ordeal
Same copy/paste on every video....
I think this might be one of my favorite reactions to this. As I say to everyone “Welcome to the Reniverse!”
the 3rd voice (some ppl know me as hope}
is the grounded Ren.thats why he is looking str8 to the camera..
he talk to us as himself to the last verse of the piece.
stopping in the middle of the "demon" monologue is criminal :)
Forgive me of my crimes 😂 thanks a ton for the comment, my friend!
@@walterooski "He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her." 😇 Anyway, good job 'bro.
So is putting on captions! Ugh!!!
Like he says it's like theater and you don't get captions in theaters.
@@NightFogFilms You kinda do in opera though ... also, be kind ...
@@ColoniaAgrippina2023 I wasn't being unkind. Sorry you interpreted it that way. I posted good reaction in another comment with some links.
I wrote this introduction to Ren when I first discovered him earlier this year, as there wasn’t a Wikipedia entry for people to look him up prior to March 2023. I have posted this info to every “Hi Ren” reaction I have come across since, and I hope it will be of some use to the uninitiated. “Hi Ren” is the song that put Ren on everyone's radar since December; it went viral and has garnered over 9 million views since its debut, but he has been creating great music for more than ten years. Ren’s music videos are generally recorded live, often in a single take, although not necessarily the first take, and from various camera angles. His release, "Sick Boi," is almost another chapter to "Hi Ren." Many of Ren’s songs resonate with people because he addresses struggles that many others face every day.
Ren is an independent artist/singer/songwriter/busker from Brighton, UK. He plays multiple instruments (acoustic, electric, and bass guitar, piano, drums), has impressive vocals, is an excellent storyteller, and is quite the philosopher and poet. He is considered by many a modern-day bard; he calls his music “bardcore.” Ren’s earliest recordings on RUclips are from his time in a band called “Trick The Fox,” consisting of Ren and his buddies Charlie and Tommy. Unfortunately, the band performed only briefly due to Ren’s onset of health issues. They are very talented. A fun clip to watch is “The Mash Up.”
Ren’s trilogy "The Tale of Jenny/Screech/Violet" has been likened to a Shakespearean tragedy and is a prime example of his genius; it is a master’s class in storytelling and also showcases his guitar skills. The three acts are haunting, and the conclusion will catch you off guard. The trilogy needs to be watched in the order given, as this is the flow of the storyline and is best watched as a whole rather than piecemeal.
Ren’s collaborations with Chinchilla (“Chalk Outlines,” “How to Be Me,” “Sexual Healing,” “One Dance/Drunk in Love”) are beautiful and showcase his singing voice. His live music videos are especially impressive. Ren's personal reflections are threaded through many of his songs; "Insomnia," "Depression," “Diazepam," “Penitence,” “Dear God,” “Heretic,” “Dominos,” his "Freckled Angels" album, just to name a few, all deserve a listen. His song "Money Game" (Part I & II) is another recommendation, although it is less of a personal song than it is an indictment of greed and the resulting injustices in this world.
Ren’s Hip Hop/Rap style songs are all worth checking out if you enjoy this genre; they are pretty amazing. Check out “The Hunger,” “Genesis,” “What You Want,” “Losing it (FISHER rap retake),” “Right here, right now (Fatboy Slim one shot retake),” "Life is Funny," “Love Music (Parts 1, 2, and 3),” “Crucify Your Culture,” “Power,” his latest release, “Bittersweet symphony (The Verve retake),” and his latest release "The Illest Of Our Time," just to name a few.
Ren's performances with Sam Tompkins (“Blind Eyed,” “Earned it /Mans World / Falling,” “Walking on the moon/No Diggity,” “Feeling Good/Trouble So High/Masterblaster (Jammin'),” “Latch,” “Wild Thoughts/Crazy in love (Live Session),” “What Went Wrong” Part I&II) are definitely a must. Also, his collaborations with Eden Nash (“Humble,” “Ocean”), Bibi (“Crutch,” “Ahiahiaoha”), Molly McKinna (“Penitence”), Orlean ("Jessica"), his former bandmate Romain Axisa (“French Song”), are all great. Last but not least, Ren’s busking sessions with Liv Sangster are awesome. I recently discovered that Ren also recorded a cover of “Can't Help Falling In Love (Elvis Cover),” that is simply beautiful.
"The Big Push" (Ren Gill, Gorran Kendall, Romain Axisa, and Glen Chambers) busking sessions, concerts, and live recordings all are amazing and well worth checking out. All but the drummer sing lead vocals at times. Their covers of "I Shot the Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop," "Wade in the Water/Nina Simone/Trouble so Hard," "Watch Out," “War Pigs,” “Roadhouse Blues,” "My Generation," “Paint It Black,” "An Englishman in New York," “Bongo Bong” are awesome. On “These Boots Are Made For Walking,” “Praise You” (Fatboy Slim Cover), “What Kind Of Woman Is This,” all three take a turn singing. The songs "Oh My Woman," “Swan Song,” “Sweet Little Lady," "It's Alright," “Dignity,” and so many others are equally impressive.
The band, at least for the time being, performed their last official busking session and gave their last concert in September of last year (2022) due to the fact that Ren was leaving for Canada to undergo specialized medical care and surgeries for his multiple health issues.
In anticipation of his stay in Canada, Ren prepared some music ahead of time to be released over the next six months that he expects to be gone. He released “Sick Boi” and “Bittersweet Symphony (The Verve retake),” which is another masterful work. Ren just released his newest song, “Illest Of Our Time,” on his birthday, March 29.
Since yesterday, his Wikipedia entry lists "Bardcore" as genre. I made sure of it and updated the entry. 😅
@@redbandita020 Awesome. Great job.
@@redbandita020 I Wanted HardCoreBard lol
There is also a ren gem channel called Ren Unreleased that has 21 songs that I'm sure is trick the foxes unreleased album. It has acoustic versions of love music part 1, run away and a different version of Jenny's tale. Definitely worth it
@@jessicalingo4346 Thanks for the info. I'll have to check it out.
I’ll admit openly that I’m obsessed with this performance. Something draws me in and I have to watch it. Lately I’ve been watching reactions to it and I believe you, sir had the best reaction I’ve seen. Enjoy the amazing ride that is the Ren rabbit hole. Truly a gifted human being.
Your pearls must be precious. You kept clutching them quite often.
That's Ren's effect.
My favourites - 'The Hunger', 'Crutch', 'How to be me'. And busking with Sam Tompkins 'Earned it, Man's world, Falling ' mash up
I have the most precious of pearls, for they are invisible pearls.
We can just say, "Welcome to the Renaissance "!!
Wow, this reaction was GREAT! And at this point I might have watched them all. Please keep going!
this was recorded live, and lot of his other videos too..all live, 1 take..love your reaction man, you’ve officially RENovated
Great reaction. Insightful comments given in a minimally intrusive way, by which I mean you struck a very good balance between letting the video play on versus pausing. Loved the pearl clutching!
This reflected my reaction (except for a lot more crying on my end) mind blown. I felt truly seen for the first time by someone I never even heard about and just happened to click on a YT video trying to drown myself in distraction. I struggle with my physical and mental health for most my life and all his music reaches to the depths of my soul like nothing else has before, like it sees straight through me. Right now it's holding my hand in a darker time in my own journey. So thank you Ren and thanks for the reaction also made me feel less alone since it hit you hard too.
You are valuable. You are important. You are loved. You matter. The world is better because you exist.
As a person that wages his own internal battles, I know from personal experience how difficult those battles can be and, even if I don’t know your perspective, struggles, battles or scars, I believe in you and your ability to persevere and overcome. Thank you for taking the time to comment, and thank you even more for being brave enough to continue waging your wars and emerging victorious. 🖖
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Hiya man, oh I'm so happy for you that you've taken your first step into the Ren rabbit hole, i subbed to see where you go next with Ren, whatever you choose you will not be disappointed.
Then I tell you what, you chose the next Ren video I react to. Thanks for the comment, the support, my friend! 🖖
@@walterooski Hiya man, if you want something beautiful but possibly the darkest thing you've ever heard do The Tale of Jenny and Screech (full) it's a trilogy i warn you though have tissues ready I've seen it make other reactors cry also Crutch, if you want to see Ren having some fun check out Losing it and What you want but seriously i havent heard a Ren track i didn't like, enjoy the ride man.
Just wanted you to know that I’ve officially kept up my end of the bargain!
@@walterooski Hiya man, another pearl clutcher 😂.
Another Ren convert 👏👏👏♥️ He’s an amazingly unique artist. The likes of which, I’d say, we’ve not experienced since Freddie Mercury. Well rounded musician, writer, producer, composer, rapper, singer of ballads, reggae, soul, classic rock and more, he even does his own beat boxing on his tracks. With classical and operatic touches, and loads of pop culture references in all of in his works. He even plants little Easter eggs in all his songs of references to his own earlier works, like the seashells thing is from his Money Game song…
You can’t box this guy in. I’m just glad he’s graced everyone with his gift. His talent is immeasurable.
Fantastic reaction! Welcome to the one and only Ren. He never ceases to amaze!
Holy sh¡t, and it was played live, in one take, you could see the microphone in.his neck and the guitar cables atached when he turns his back at the end of the video.
Beautiful . Hope there is more to review from him , these type of artist is what was missing in this ocean of mumble sh¡t meaningless music. Peace ✌.
He really is brilliant and my world is better with his music in it.
I enjoyed watching your reaction. I was surprised to see people saying you stopped too much! I suppose I could see one feeling that way if you talked for a couple of minutes each time you stopped, which I've seen many reactors do, but you paused quickly and continued. I was actually happy that you let it play as much as you did, so I watched it twice. Sometimes body language says it all, but I also like that you point out some of the musical aspects, too. ❤
Thank you so much! Truly, I’m honored. If I’m being honest, you definitely made me feel better about something I was a bit insecure about so, again, thank you thank you thank you 🖖
Absolute pearler of a reaction. Thank your mate for introducing you to Ren - he's a gift ❤
Your "Hi Ren" at the end says it all: it is such a pleasure and a privilege to get to know such an amazing man.
Great reaction.. looking forward to your Ren journey!!
Dude this was such pleasure to watch. Seeing the beauty and weight of the words embedding themselvess into your being, time and time again!
Exquisite!
To quote a mutual friend, "Like damn, someone understands, someone really gets it."
Enjoy!
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You'll love The Tale of Jenny and Screetch, Screeches Tale, and Violets Tale. Find the trilogy video. It's street musical theatre at its finest and recorded live as this was.
Chalk Outlines and How to be Me featuring Chinchilla are truly amazing and showcase his beautiful voice. ❤
Ive seen you in some compilation videos and wynand talks about you and i cant believe im not subbed to you! Well ,i wasnt but i am now, you started the ball rolling with the ren song so thank you💙🇬🇧
Oh dear, not another one who puts those awful captions up ! They are absolutely littered with errors and a total waste of time. I usually switch straight off when I see them but I'm sticking with this one as I like how much you are " into " the performance. I'm glad I stayed with your wonderful reaction. Kudos brother 🙏
I'm clutching my pearls!!! You're so adorable and this is by far my favorite reaction to Hi Ren!
Fantastic reaction 👌
I don't know why it took me so long to watch your reaction to this song but " clutching my pearls " 😂😂😂 subscribed and now on my journey to watch other reactions from you
Out of dozens of reactions I've watched you're the only one that has referenced Primus and I love it!! I thought of that when I saw the pig too but I also felt their influence in the guitar playing at certain times as well.
Wow! Speechless!
Wow, Momma, thank you so much! ❤️
WHAT AN AMAZING REACTION ❤
i have watched countless reactions to this to feel again what you felt in this video. Thanks ❤
My Moods have cost me!
I have lost loves, jobs and friends.
From as far back as I can remember I've always had dark moods. I've gone from lite/light happy days then I get triggered and I go deep into the dark.
This has caused many a strife in my life. First Marriage failure, job loss, friends also.
Ren's song Hi Ren hit me in the heart and I could relate to it so much. Especially the line "it was a pendulum eternally swaying from the dark to the light"
I've shared this song with my family and friends and no one seems to relate.
I like seeing the reaction videos on RUclips and i liked yours a lot.
As I've got older I've learnt to recognise the slide into the dark and I can usually talk myself out of it back to the light.
I've been so happy that I've felt close to God and I haven't been able to stop grinning. At the other end of the pendulum I've slipped so far into the dark that I've blocked people out of my life and I've wanted to end it.
Now, I'm so glad that I am still here. I have a great family and I try to enjoy my days and stay positive. Some days are harder than others but I feel that I never slide as far into the dark as I used to.
Ok. Your you tube short worked. I’m here. I love how you said HI Ren at the end. Fitting
I LOVED Loved Loved this! You are insanely charming! New sub ❤❤
I also, wanted to tell you how much I appreciate your voice control and that you don't scream into the mic, very cool
Loved your reaction almost as much as i.
Oopa , anyway as i love Ren.
My friend, you are far too kind. I'm truly honored!
I don't know why but I nearly choked to death on some apple juice just now! I hear Ren speaking at the end, "I shouted out into an empty room, Into a blank canvas, that I would defeat the forces of evil" and when you quickly responded with, "Great job!" I nearly died. I started laughing while swallowing my apple juice and had it coming out of my nose and I was choking and laughing at the same time. Then my stupid chihuahua thought it was play time and started jumping on my stomach and chest. Either that or he was trying to speed up my death, who knows. Seriously though that best death experience was worth it haha.
Glad you found Ren , he is such an amazing talent. Keep doing what you do , hope you're ok. Stay strong xxx♥️
I love your reaction.everyday since January when I heard this song I have watched reactions of this song everyday and I feel like I'm watching for the first time as well
One of the best reactions to this song. Thank you.
Welcome to Ren. Nothing will ever be the same again.
Great reaction! I just came across you today. Looks like you've been going through the rabbit hole since finding Ren's music, so I subbed and am looking forward to the ride! He is a unique artist and I love the recognition he is starting to receive.
Thank you, love your real emotion as you went through this, I get tears everytime.
Wow! that was amazing! Thank you so much for sharing this and introducing me to this artist! :)
I had to come and subscribe after seeing someone share your channel in the Fb group. Loved this reaction and I’m now going to watch the others 🖤
Great reaction man.
Welcome to the word of Ren. Once you are here.. you will never go back. He is just amazing! He does everything!!
Great reaction. Incredible song. Keep up the good work.
We do all have these voices, and they have different strengths. Also known as the Critic's Voice and the Artist's Voice. They both are necessary... So long as we don't let the Critic have too much power.
It's amazing.
Try Ren X Chinchilla, chalk outlines. It will have you clutching more pearls ...
Great reaction. Welcome to the RENfest.
Love your final "hi ren." What more is there to say after a life moment like that.
If u like the guitar work check out his busking I Shot the Sheriff/Zion/Hip hop ... Crazy guitar and singing performance and just as unexpected as this one...also for more straight rap Sick Boi and The Illest of Our Time
Yes, I Shot the Sheriff/Zion/Hip hop! I am usually a heavy metal fan, but Ren just blows me away and I've watched it over and over. I think I may start liking rap and reggae😁
Thanks for the analysis. I agree, it's awesome.
There isn't anything he can't do. He can sing countless styles, he can rap beyond anything I've ever seen, beat box, play countless intruments, write music, poetry, act.
I have, however, seen 3 words consistently used to describe Ren;
Genius
Shakespeare
Broadway
A genius, a modern Shakespeare, who should be casting Broadway theatre.
Welcome to the rabbit hole man. We've got merch (his website has action figure dolls from some of his iconic songs among other stuff) we've got a friendly community and we have our 'leader' the man himself Ren! 🎉😊 enjoy what you come across cause you cannot go wrong.
Ren is a freaking prodigy! Great Reaction
This was a wonderful and insightful reaction. He has a deep catalog of art in various genres. Hang on! I subscribed. See you at Jenny & Screech’s trilogy.
Wrote a whole novel, then lost it. Suffice it to say I found you through another reactor who you recommended to cover Ren. As our boi says…a rising tide lifts all ships. Wonderful analysis! Subscribed 5 minutes in. All the best brother.
I think you would also really love Life is Funny and Power! Both Ren songs where he raps, but both powerful in different ways 😊
Love how at the end you said hi like meeting an old friend
Welcome to the ren rabbit hole. Just subscribed.
I didn't expect it to end like that either. Unresolved, both vocals and guitar.
After a few hundred views I think it's perhaps a light / shadow metaphor to fit with all the diminished triads
“Clutching your pearls!” 😂that made my day
I wish I could remember why I clicked on listening to this song for the first time. I’d listened to a couple of reactors doing stuff like Queen and The Bee Gees just for a light distraction. I’ll probably never have a clue but man it sure was a good decision!
So. Hey there...
I checked out your channel because I like your name.
I subbed because you noticed the nylon strings being played...i see you can appreciate.
I have to give you some props.👏
How you managed to maintain composure throughout this.
(I was sobbing like a baby by the end)😭
Me being 53-it's kinda sad I know...but it is what it is!🤗
Imo. This is one of a kind and
Ren is a once in a lifetime.
Can't wait to see your input on many more things...I have a feeling you are a one of a kind as well!
Peace and love always until there is no more!😊❤
Holy. Actual. Cats. Welcome to the Rooskis, my friend. Your kind words hit me between my eyes and I can't express my gratitude for you being so kind! Genuinely, it's an honor.
@@walterooski ❤The honor is also mine!
Clutching your pearls 😅 Enjoy the Ren journey, check out his band the big push too 🎉
Good Job. I enjoyed your reaction. There is some kind of weird gatekeeping in reaction videos. like there are rules or something. If you want to pause and comment, do it . If people just want to hear the song, they should just go watch the original. I watch reactions to see people experience the joy of discovery. however that manifests. Like when you show a friend something you're into. don't let anyone dictate how you do your thing. Here's a like and subscribe for ya.
really great reaction thank you
We are all fighting this. And we are angels, but we need to be angellike beings. The problem - we forgot about it.
Oh my…just listen. Just relax and stop all the stopping! 😂
I can’t believe you noticed Primus in the pigs mask, but most the Les Claypool riff during the dark side solo.
He encapsulated Jung's entire philosophy in a song....
Whenever Ren calls me to do anything - I will!
For sure its a performance and theater
Great reaction!
❤❤❤ subbed
Many of us clutched our pearls. We understand.
Ren will build your subscription numbers
A masterpiece.
I subbed a year ago but it seems that I didn't like or comment on the video back then 😢❤ so I fixed it ❤ great reaction ❤ I got back here from your money ties reaction video and saw a difference in you from what I remembered from the hi Ren reaction so here I am ❤ fixing my oversight 😂
Sobriety has certainly made me a different person hahaha! Thank you so much for returning to share kindness, my friend!
Super Cool reaction. ;D
I will definitely look up more Ren 😅
Welcome to the RENaissance!!!
Lovely reaction. Keep it up Walter. Was it cut short at the end though? Would have loved to hear more...
I actually had some pretty big feelings that I wasn’t quite sure I wanted to be shared. It was cut short but I will absolutely be happy to rehash those in another video, that particular moment might need to stay with me though.
@@walterooski Understood! Thanks for getting back!
Amazing reaction. Thanks for explaining the sudden blackout. That makes sense. But still, we must not forget that we are human beings.❤
moment i heard primus i knew i was in for a good reaction :)
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I’ve been watching some reactions to this song then checking out the other content folks are putting out and I see you have Hearthstone stuff.
This is a weird cross section of things I enjoy.
That moment when you find your target demographic
awesome tee shirt mate
I believe that in Money game Part 2 theres a rhyme scheme he does on the tongue twister
She Sells Sea Shells by the Seashore, and the mention of that in this song is more a reference to his rhyme scheme ...as well as eminem (pretty sure that his play on it in MG part 2 is inspired by the eminem line) because he cant be happy with just 1 meaning
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Have you seen that the shadow on the right is dimmer and the one on the left is more obscure? I see something new every time I see it. Only seen it 652321 times
Welcome to the BIG 🐰 HOLE!😉 JUMP PLZ!😂😂✌️🫶🔥🎶 SUBBED for the FALL!😁 Ren is AMAZING! 🎉🎉
Next you need to check out the 3 part story 'The Story of Jenney and Skreech'
We have the potential for the divine and for evil within us freewill gives us the power to choose. The Devil is "The Accuser" not just before God, for as long as you have consciousness, day & night it accuses your light.
I subscribed as soon as a saw THE WHO on your chest!😅
Well clearly that’s just because you get it.
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Check out Ren's song called Sick Boi
Only the people that see this comment (apart from my little sister whose suggestion it was) will know that Sick Boi will actually be my next blind reaction.
For some insight about Hi Ren from Ren himself, he spoke about it on its release day on twitch. ruclips.net/video/M1Na3nQV_8Q/видео.html