Brother, just got around to watching this, got chills watching someone watching something I made, thats a pretty meta experience aha, but your openness made me tear right up with you seeing that it moved you so much meant allot to me, agree with you about the power of music to communicate, love ya brother, thank you for reacting and all the nice words!
Brother! I'm amazed to see this comment, I truly am lol! Thank you for listening to me waffle, bro. It means a lot to have you here 🙏🏻💜 I'm so glad that I could do this piece justice, my brother. It's still hard to get through without a tear, I must admit haha. Thank you for this, Ren. I'm actually about to record the "tale" trilogy. Super gassed for it. Much love right back to you, my brother. Sending strength and good energy your way, always 🤘🏻💜
Ren, you reaching out to respond just shows your appreciation for humanity. You are special, your music is creative genius. This song is amazing, I have listened to it many times since Chief introduced me to it. Chief, your emotional insights and reactions uplift me little brother. 💕
Omg, I thought I'd seen my favourite reaction video and then I saw yours. This made me as emotional as Ren's video did. I totally agree, powerful stuff that hits on so many levels. I have listened to it so many times the last few days. Absolutely fantastic. A poet, a playwright, an actor, a musician, a genius LOVE it , and your reaction, thankyou 💕
Another reactor said"Ren is a Wormhole, I need to deep dive him now" andthat's exactly it - I, like thousands of his followers, see him with one performance and automatically we feel compelled to deep dive and watch everything he has produced- and each piece is so unique, a surprise, covering a multitude of genres. He's a lyrical and performance genius, yet so authentic and humble. His Reach is two- pronged - those who simply enjoy and appreciate his music and performance, and those who resonate with parts of his story as he articulates their own pain and struggles. Imo, he's a born Warrior of Light and is now stepping into his Power to shine his Light of hope, inspiration and validation through the myriad of gifts and talents he has
I've watched a lot of reactions to this and I can say without a doubt that this one is my favorite. Such a genuine show of emotions and a willingness to share what it made you feel. This was beautiful. Thank you for being so real. It's such a relatable song for me these reactions are almost like feedback for myself and my own situation. I'm so grateful for not feeling so alone anymore. ✌️
Never seen your channel before. Thank you for being a role model and showing what positive masculinity is: being vulnerable, emotionally open, genuine, caring and grateful. I like you have shaken, sweated, cried, had emotional swells, I feel kinship with you, and appreciate you for this video.
If you liked Ren, you may love my all time favorite artist Eyedea artist (RIP) - would absolutely love for you to an Eyedea Track (also goes by Oliver Hart) - as deep, brilliant, lyrically gifted and achingly real and transcendent as Ren; both Eyedea and Ren offer such wisdom and art of the highest caliber; here is one of Eyedeas - if you like metal and rap (hybrid) this is what I’d start with: ruclips.net/video/z9-eKhCukW8/видео.html
Im so with you bro. Im a metal head from Kentucky. Im 50 now. I heard this song for the first time 3 days ago and it struck me so hard. I cried so hard. Every day since when i get off work i watch reaction videos of this song and i cry with you guys. This is one powerful message to the whole world. Thanks for your reaction. I loved it. I cried with you and nothing could've syop the tears flowing. Thanks bro
"there's other folks in the darkness, you just can't see 'em." That's the most profound thing I've heard in a long time. Chief, thank you for sharing your raw emotion to a devastatingly beautiful piece of art.
I know all the words to Hi Ren after watching it so much, so the message still gets through but I’ve learned to appreciate it without crying every single time now. That being said, when he said that I cried all over again.
I’m hearing you and thank you for sharing. Ren is a genius and the most powerful artist I have ever witnessed. I can’t stop listening and he makes me break down every time.
Dude, I am 60yo and I NEVER HEARD of Ren until yesterday, August 15, 2024, and I had my entire life, or lack thereof, torn apart, thrown up onto the floor, stomped on, and then gently picked up and put back together as a totally different person. I am watching reaction videos to remind myself that it did happen and reading people's comments to know that I am NOT alone.
You're never ever alone, my friend ❤️ Reacting to Ren and meeting the lovely people that follow him have gone a HECK of a long way to showing me that too, I feel you entirely 🫂 Much much love to you
Not alone dude, I'm still watching reactions to this after months 😂 many of us "wiser ones" are really digging Ren, I think he is an incredible and authentic artist. ❤️
My wife turned me onto Ren…former American expats who lived in Edinburgh, I found it so much easier to unpack the myriad of messages, watching a UK reactor guide me thru. American reactors got bunged up with the language/culture. Thank you, Chief, but thank you more, Ren. I lost my eldest daughter to the ravages of mental illness and drugs several years ago. Your performance moved me to tears. God bless you.
I am so, so very deeply sorry for your loss. I am a survivor of multiple attempts and reading your words makes me think of my own parents and how easily they could’ve been in your shoes. I am doing well today but I feel your pain, and I definitely feel that of your beloved daughter. I know is watching over you from above w all her love. When parents like you share their stories, it does several things… It makes it ok for other parents - and other people - to share their stories. It helps to destigmatize mental illness and substance dependence so that we can have meaningful conversations about how to better treat people who are suffering from these terrible conditions. It helps raise awareness and it creates much needed teachable moments. It helps bring healing to those who have loved someone who has suffered/is suffering and who have lost someone in this way, and especially heals those who share their own stories and their grief and their journeys. And lastly - although certainly not least - it helps people like me truly see the grief we would’ve left in our wake had we had been successful. It makes us think. Hard. While I’m sure you would much rather not be in the position of being a parent w such a story to share, please know how much you’ve helped me today, and anyone else who read your comment. Idk if it brings you even the tiniest bit of comfort hearing that, but you are making a difference. You are an inspiration. You are part of the solution. Idk…I feel like my words are jumbled and I deeply hope I am not offending you or hurting you in any way. Please forgive me if I am out of line. If you’ve read my words, thank you so much for taking the time to do so. Again, I am so sorry for the loss of your daughter. I will keep her spirit in my heart, and you and your family in my thoughts. Sending peace, love, and constant healing. Chief - thank you for your beautiful, honest, moving reaction, and for creating a safe place to open ourselves up to discussing this pain. And to Ren, should you ever read this…thank you for making this conversation possible. Thank you for this work of art. Thank you for everything.
I'm a 40 year old man, and I went all the way down the rabbit hole on this one song. It brought real tears and ill not be ashamed of it. This is the first time in my life I've been so taken by a video. I cannot call this a song, its a whole ass production. An opus. An epic. I saw my life in this and it reached into me and literally let me, let go.
Yeah man... the whole fuckin thing from beginning to end. His complex solo performance is flawless. The economic use of set design and lighting with huge effect. The lyrics slay harder with each consecutive listen. Amazing.
Never apologise for bearing your emotion. It is a powerful piece, it really speaks to our depths. That you were willing to share how it hit you is something to be applauded.
Thanks for not cutting out the emotional part at the end. I love your authenticity. There's so much to unpack in this song that watching all these reactions helps me deal with my own BS. I've always chased helping fellow trauma survivors using science, but it floors me how easy it is for Ren to affect millions of people in a short period of time with with this beautiful piece of art. I'm so impressed and moved by it. It's one of those pieces you really have to watch repeatedly. He's a modern-day Frida Kahlo or better even
I cannot imagine reacting to this on RUclips for the first listen. Do not apologize for your honest emotional response there is no way to hear this work of genius and not have it hit hard. As REN said we are all human and your reaction shared that connection. Thank you❤
52 years old here... 52 years of loving and listening to music and there are so few that follow their creative mind rather than going for the big bucks.
I’ve watched this video so much! I can’t even explain how much this has just blown my mind! It’s an art piece!! Everything is so thought out with this! The way he is wheeled in but leaves the video stood up on his own two feet! The way the lights only flicker when his ‘inner voice’ is speaking. Then how he portrays when each side has fully taken over as he stares in to the camera when he sings the two sides at the end. I could go in forever but it has completely made my year (even if it has just started!) Would love to see your reaction to the tale of Jenny and Screech trilogy 😊 thank you for this video! I loved seeing someone get as touched as me by this song!
Wow.. LOVE this! Thank you! I was so drawn in by Ren's performance that I missed most of that lol! It's absolute art, I couldn't agree more. Oh for SURE, I've had a BUNCH of people tell me that I need to hear those so I'll be definitely getting to that. Thank YOU so much for being here! I hope you have a great day :)
I believe Ren has been sent to the world as a gift. His message is simple and connects with so many of us. Thank You! I have watched his video many times and at 49 years old I'm still in tears EVERYTIME I watch. Epic power you have Ren. I hope you realize that man. Amazing!!
I LOVE your authentic, genuine, open reaction. I'm a 69 yo woman & I'm CERTAIN this performance/song of Rens is going to have an EPIC affect & influence, worldwide.. as big as Lennons. He's coming from the same place/space, imp* a place of care & love for Humanity. & Truth. It's superb to see that you related so honestly & powerfully 💞
We are all witnessing history in the making--Ren has created something musically/artistically/creatively that we have never heard until now. Just amazing
Never apologise for showing your emotions. I freaking adore the fact that you shared your raw emotion and honest reaction to an incredible song that gets me every damn time. I loved the forest analogy you used and am sending you a hug, as well as becoming a subscriber. 🖤🖤
I've become consumed with this bloody song. Chief's reaction is a good capture of "why". For me, it's heart-wrenching empathy for Ren versus my elation that someone can put into words what I've always felt versus a feeling of being less "alone". I've watched 2 dozen reaction vids. This captures my thoughts the best. Thanks Chief.
🥹❤️ This is such a wonderful comment. Thank you and I'm SO glad I could somehow give you something more than my reaction, it's comments like this that remind me why I love this journey so much. I hope you're having an amazing week, my friend.
I went from listening to slipknot and slaughter to prevail and bands like that every day. Metal has been my music for 30 years. Then Hi Ren pops up in my recommended. Now I'm listening to Ren every day. He has such a captivating sound.
I was listening to Falling in Reverse on RUclips when "Hi Ren" appeared. All I can say is that Ren is a musical prodigy who seems to have his heart and mind in the right places.
Thank you for your honesty and honesty reactions to this. Isn't amazing how such art just reaches into each of us? This piece really does all that. Glad to join your sub - 'racing towards 10k' huh? Now 11.8k lol and glad to be part of it.
Beautiful job on this. Seeing your emotion is what makes this so special. I had to stop a few times when I first watched this video cause it's very relatable to what we as humans go through all the time. This is a work of art that needs a bigger stage. It's more then just a song.
"Big girls don't cry", but real men do. This is Manosphere at its best. Never be ashamed of your emotions brother! They're a much larger part of you, that most people don't see. The faster we remove all of our masks of the "perfect specimen", the sooner we can help each other heal our world....together. 🤗🌎
We are all one mate. Your reaction was profound and mirrors my own, it absolutely floored me, it’s 1:30am and I only watched this an hour ago and it’s paradigm shifting music. Authentic and truly sincere! 🙌🙌🙌
The reason this song hits people is because he is not just singing, he is speaking an eternal truth that many people know intuitively but have ignored and suppressed. The Divine is speaking through him, WAKING people up so they can heal. It is more powerful than even he realizes. This song, and his music, is going to help a LOT of people. I am in love with his energy and I cant wait to see how this wave of unconditional love continues to engulf the planet 💗
"You go through the darkness and you don't know what's coming, but there is always a clearing and there always is light. It does get dark, but it also does get light. please never ever forget that". Beautifully said and powerful! Powerful because your words moved through your head and heart before they passed through your lips. This quote and your emotional honesty are the reasons why I subscribed, so please don't ever apologize.
I feel you, just discovered Ren two weeks ago and i've been crying my eyes out watching different reactions to Ren. I'm 50 this year and finally starting to relax and getting into the dance. Thanks for sharing your emotions
I don't know how I stumbled upon your reaction, but I'm thankful I did. REN has produced something that I believe every human being experiences on some level. For me, it was drug and alcohol addiction. The spiritual battle got so much bigger when I stopped drinking and using. My demons were always there waiting and poking holes, hoping I would cave. In March, I will have 27 years clean. Now YOU.. your reaction is exactly what I'm going through every single day since I lost my dad almost 2 years ago. I can not speak of his passing without falling apart. I've never known real grief before, and I'm afraid if I let even a little flow, I'm going to shatter into pieces, and no one will be there to put me back together. I sat here and cried WITH you as a result of Rens' brilliant video! A crack in my armor. I'll duct tape it and get back to going through the motions of my daily life. One day at a time. Thank you for letting me feel WITH you for a moment.
I heard this when he first released it and I had the same reaction that you did and I still do!! I listened to all of his music that I could find and I am just blown away by his talent in so many ways! It really is hard to describe! I have shared this with everyone I know and I love watching the reactions! This man is a lyrical genius, a master story-teller, a bad-ass musician, an exceptional artist in so many ways!! He is truly special and his music is inspiring and hopeful, very powerful!! Thank you, Ren! You have already touched so many people with this one song! This world needed this now more than ever! You got this, Ren, and you will go far! Never give up your positive attitude! WOW!
I just saw this video the other day, I’ve never heard of Ren (I’m older takes me awhile to catch up), but when you hear/see genius, you just know it. No matter your favorite type of music, or favorite anything, true genius and talent stand head & shoulders above the rest. Very intense & moving. It’s ok to talk about one’s self if it is relatable. We all have those schizo moments, but having true mental illness touches everyone in someway. Maybe it’s someone you love or just see them living homeless under the freeway underpass. I’ve taken care of schizophrenics and it’s a heartbreaking and torturous life. I think this song does a fantastic job of giving people a real look into that mental disease. Imagine if that never ended. Your mind is always back and forth and struggling to know what’s real and what isn’t when it is all real to you. At least this is what comes to my mind when I watch this video and hear the lyrics. Ren is an amazing & gifted talent with a rare insight that brings people to a new realization of others’ suffering, and a deeper level of understanding & compassion. Thank you Ren.
It's my 1st time here & yea, I guess you were recommended to me cos I'm a Ren fan. Looking forward to more suggestions from your channel. I have also pulled out your channel on a separate tab, will check it out & subscribe accordingly. Great review bruv. No shame in shedding tears.. I'm a rocker, not a metal head, but just the same, fuck all else. In reality, you can ONLY be yourself, aint no shame in that. Look @ what Ren pulled off in this song.. that took guts to record & release. TC ma' man. Looking forward to more recommendations from this channel. 🍻
After losing my boyfriend coming up to 2 years ago, I've struggled with living, my mental health, I'm fighting with myself daily.. This piece of art touches a part of my soul.. It's so profound in the way I can relate.. That it gives me hope.. I feel so alone but I know there are others travelling down similar paths... For every dark day, I know it's a result of having such a beautiful day.. Like Ren said the pendulum casts that dark shadow. We can't appreciate the good, beautiful, love.. If we've no contrast to compare it with xX
Was amazing to see your reaction, dont ever apologise for showing how moved you were. A friend shared it months ago and i absolutely bawled my eyes out. Such a powerful piece, a real work of art. Ren deserves acclaim for this, cinematically, performance and the affect it has on the listener. Im 45 and was brought up on all genres of music, but this piece was overwhelming, like I've never experienced. The lyrics are genius and the performance put it all into the perspective it needed to get his message across. So so talented and I've watched it a stupid amount of times. Seeing a man moved by this makes it all the more poignant. As men are often hidden sufferers. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this work. I loved Ren's response to you above too. I also love his Chalk Outlines and I will check out more of his work. Id love to see him live and will probably be the oldest there but I dont care. Ren you're a creative genius. I know what its like to struggle with lifelong health issues, I've lost so much but youre right things do get easier and we are human. Your words touched my heart and made me realise I'm not alone. So thank you. I also sent it to others that I know are struggling. Maybe this song is it's own kind of medicine in a way. It will help so many.. I applaud it so much.
I've been going down a rabbit hole of reactions to this and yours popped up in my recommendations. It's such a raw and real reaction and I greatly appreciate that. It's why Ren is great and it's why this is a great reaction. Well done sir.
I'm 60 years old and the lessons here are relevant to any age. Ren's video is a work of genius and this reaction video is as moving and as deep as the song. So glad I came across both.
Never apologize for letting out your feelings. I've been awake for 15 straight hours watching his video multiple times and watching about 35 reaction videos instead of sleeping. There wasn't a single time I watched his song or one of the reaction videos where I didn't shed a tear or ten. And I just got to your video and its one of my favorites of the bunch because of your genuine response and caring and love of the power of music. Subbed for sure! This song has hit me hard on many levels and its been much-needed therapy for me today. Peace and love!
I found Ren last week, I'm 35 & I thought I'd already found all the music that connected with myself. But I was wrong, and I need to make sure that I get to attend my first ever concert watching Ren's unbelievable presence on stage. I've downloaded/watched the majority of Rens tunes and videos. I'm just so shocked at how mesmerising Ren is. It's perfect to see your reaction to this genius tune... you've expressed exactly how we all feel about Ren. He needs our support & I know he's got every one of us hooked. What a guy! Thankyou for such an out of this world review. You definitely speak for all Ren's fans. God, what a refreshing artist! Loved your take on this groundbreaking guy ☆☆☆
This is the difference between musicians and artists...just like theres only one Prince, one Eminem, one Eddie Van Halen....theres only one Ren. I can only count on one hand how many people that have truly touched me and hes definitely up there.....a true beautiful soul❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
To continue your lovely analogy; The thing about running along our dark paths is that we don't see anyone so we wrongfully assume we're alone. We always think everyone else is at some far away clearing, and we feel ashamed of being stuck in the dark. There are in fact people running along side of us the whole time. We'd know that if only we weren't too ashamed to call out. That's why we are comforted by people's stories about themselves. They are that call from the darkness. A story told without honesty and without vulnerability will feel like a mocking call and seem selfish but an honest story told with your guard down and from a place of trust will always connect. Nothing makes us feel safer and more at ease with ourselves as someone else being open about their own messedupness (shush. it's a word now) When you dare to look at yourself honestly and share what you see, you give me the courage to do the same because I can see that you can survive it. When you openly accept the scars and weaknesses in you, you are letting me know that the scars and weaknesses in me are acceptable. That's one of the most beautiful gifts we as humans can give each other. It's in that space, between people connecting through the darkness, that new clearings can be created in the middle of the densest forest. That's how they all got there. If no clearing is coming fast enough. If you stumble and fall. Swallow your pride. Call out. Connect. Make your own! 🫂
@@Chief322 This is why I like you. You actually appreciate my 'pretentious self help book' - sounding rants 😅 That 'stuck' feeling IS terrifying. I try to remember that there need to be a place between what no longer is and what is yet to come where we must stand still for a while to work on the skills we were lacking where we came from, but need where we're going... If that makes any sense at all? And yes, I totally agree. I think that's what art is really for. To give comfort when we're sad, validation when we're ahamed, courage when we're afraid and hope when we're hopeless, and I think this song does it all. Big shout out to Gary for making this reaction happen!
@@Veeliscious That's so incredibly kind of you to say. Thank you so very much. Not sure how wise I am though, I just have a lot of thoughts. Too many, some could (and would 😅) argue. Thank you so much for appreciating my tangents though.
Fellow metal head here, and u wanted to say I can't stop watching this. Amazing is defined exactly by this. Ty Ren, Ty Chief. Special shout out to Gary Ellis for bringing us all here together. For the rest of you, all of my luck, and love ...💚💚💚
I get the chills and emotional every time I hear this song, it truly brings me hope 🙏 your chills confirmed I subscribe. This song will help many people. Thanks for sharing your emotions brother helps to not feel alone!
Discovered Ren yesterday, and was blown away. My reaction was much like yours, and yours was brutally honest and heartfelt. I’ve gone through some rough patches myself lately, and you feel alone. Very alone. So thank you for your honest reaction to this naked masterpiece, it hits me in the right spot and suddenly I’m just not as alone in the darkness.❤️ And I’m 50 years old, so just getting older doesn’t solve everything. Struggles can happen at any time of your life.
Been a Ren fan for a few years now and yes we are all human. No worries brother I felt the same when I heard this track. Take care everyone and enjoy the human experience ❤️
I’ve been binging on reaction videos to Hi Ren,this piece of art is going help millions of people. Speechless indeed because Ren said it all and it resonates soo true. It’s beautiful and sad but powerful. I just hope this man knows he has won the hearts and minds of millions already. I hope he has good health ahead of him and he prospers,he deserves it soo much 💚 Also big shout out to you Cheif,first time watching you and let this song hit and not cower away.Big respect 💚
Me too. I've watched five first watches too :) I've been Ren obsessed since my daughter showed me Children Of The Moon a few years ago. Ive loved everything he's done and we frequently have the "how can someone this great not be huge yet?!" conversation. But i really believe THIS is going to be the one that gets him more widely appreciated. Its about time. He actually got a shout out from Robbie Williams a few weeks ago
Bro, no shame in shedding a tear! I’ve watched Hi Ren probably hundreds of times now, I’ve watched what I think is all the reactions on it & I think 99% of the watches I’ve shed a tear despite the amount of times I’ve listened/watched! I have my own demons & it hits! Ren is a musical genius, end of!
You're dilutional, guy. He has a god complex... where is his top 10 hit? Where are his Grammys? Nowhere! Pretentious shit is all it is. 🙂 It really is amazing. I've listened to him for about 3 years now, this came out late at night for me so I had to listen to it before I went to bed. After the 9 minutes I just sat quiet and wondered what I had just seen. I had to listen to it again and then spent half the night thinking about the song. Absolutely genius. At the end when he is "Hope" the camera moves different and there are lens flares to make the visual feel more "hopeful"... Everything about this is transcending / next level / indescribable. Just wanted to say that to someone random. 🙂
@@angelpure yes, I got in an accident 2 years ago. i always used music and art to 'peace' myself. I have multiple immune disorders and accustomed to alot of pain, But not this much pain. i've not picked up the guitar or a paintbrush in 2 years. Hi Ren is the first i have seen and heard of Ren. What an excellent start. with out exaggeration i have listened to the song (and his others) about 3 x a day. Particuarly this one - i need ed to feel that transformation you mentioned. because i had to crack open first. And i am grateful to this young man.
Crying again. Crying with you. I went into this blind also and I don't think i breathed the whole time. My son struggles with a ton of the same issues and this just broke my heart all over again but left me with a feeling of hope at the end. Thank you Ren. We love you and everyone struggling with mental and physical issues. ❤️🙏🏼
I'm so happy to see every reaction video on Hi Ren. This (I won't call it a song, it's a f'ing art performance) amazing real life story of Ren is something that hits so close. First time on your channel, but I'm subscribing from now on and please just keep on posting the deep "shit" in songs that you hear, shed the tears if needed, because life is rough and music and art keeps us alive and away from the end of the rope. Stronger togheter=always!
Your response to this incredibly powerful, emotionally charged “song/therapy” was so genuinely emotionally intelligent, so heartfelt…I feel honored to have watched this life changing performance and cried right along with you! Thank you! And Please Never apologize for having a good heart!
Dude, like a lot of is Ren fans, you looked like you can relate to what he's saying in some way. Ren is a musical and lyrical genius! I love how he plays up and down the guitar depending on which voice he is.usong. You've got to react to his Tales Trilogy; Jenny's Tale followed by Screech's Tale and then Violet's Tale. They're in 1 video on his RUclips channel. Another incredible thing with Ren is that his music videos are performed live and most in 1 camera shot!
Oh for sure, bro. This definitely hits close to home and I really wasn't expecting it to be as deep as it is.. totally blindsided me haha! I completely agree! His genius is evident and I really must continue to dig, especially now he's punched me right in the feelings and REALLY made me see what he's about. I am all in for the ride. I'll definitely get onto the trilogy, brother. Thank you so much for that :) Have an awesome day, my friend :)
I noticed that the end of the song he doesn't end on the downbeat and the last "ooh", as every other song I've ever heard does, he ends it on a full rest, no minor chord question or major chord answer, it just stops. This leads you to subconsciously SEEK a reason why, even if you didn't notice consciously at the time, and his soliloquy completed it for you. You feel satisfied. BRILLIANT
@@Dm-573 Love Brighton... It's mine and my wife's favourite place (I proposed on the beach 8 years ago)! Always spent my weekends there clubbing as a youngster! I'm in Essex so not far... Would love to see a Ren busking session!!!
@@gregbeard6057 Well being from Enfield and visiting my brother at Sussex uni being the reason why I ended up here I can relate to that! I just didn't ever come home again.
Just came across your reaction Chief to Ren. Good will always outweigh the bad mate i feel the same Ren has genius within his spirit. Peace to all 🙏..😊
Please don't apologise- that was a beautiful touching and personal reaction that got me in a similar way Ren gets his followers and now you. Yes, we all feel so alone in the darklness, not able to see all the others there in the Darkness with you. What Ren has done, as have you, is to shine a Light into that Darkness that touches, connects and validates us
I am a new fan of Ren, as of about a week ago when I first heard this song. I explored as much of his music as I could find since. Tonight, I have watched a few Reacts, but yours was raw and open and personal. I love all of the reactions that spoke of his artistry, but seeing you experience the same kind of emotion I experienced when listening to this song was something special. Music shows us the strings in which we are all connected in life. Thank you.
You're not weak if you shed a tear to this. I'm a 62 year old guy with three grown up kid's & I'm not ashamed to say experiencing this song brought a tear to my eyes. Ren you are a true artist & creating thing's of beauty likes this is what a true artist does, it allows us to connect at the deepest & primeval of levels understanding what it is like to be human. I have watched many reaction video to this musical masterpiece just to see others reaction to it. I will go as far as saying this was a Bohemian Rhapsody moment for me. Respect to Ren & I wish you good health for your future. Alan 🙂👏👍
This was amazing !............Also very interesting, but sad. Talent I have never seen before. Genius and different. Looking forward to more.........................HI REN !
That's what art *should* be doing. Giving us a canvas on which we can reflect upon ourselves and our lifes. Thanks for your brave vulnerability and openness.
Powerful & beautiful reaction man - grateful the algorithm of my Ren rabbit hole & 100’s of reaction video views, brought me to your Chanel. New sub from Tasmania Australia. Never apologise for your emotions & your humanity, it’s a rare & wondrous quality to have & connects with your fellow humans 🥰 If you see this & get an opportunity in the future, I’d love to see your reaction to Kasey Chambers, live from Newcastle, Eminem’s Lose Yourself 😊
I've been watching many others do reactions on this video, and I have to honestly say brother, your reaction was by far the best. Your observations and explanations really touched home with me. You are right, this video is by far the best I've seen in years. I just found him a few days ago and I can't get enough of this video. And when I first saw him, I thought I was looking at Tommy Shelby from Peaky Blinders. But seriously, amazing.
As someone who is not much into rap, and always been into either neofolk/acoustic to black and death metal, Ren is really a distinguished gentleman, his music really cut into all my scars and made me cry so much in the first time I listened to it, it's so full of emotion, I'm glad I had the opportunity to listen to this song.
First timer - love Ren - just discovered today and I'm in my 10th hour watching this song (seriously impacting my ability to get things done but it's just so good!!). I'm a metalhead too - from way back 80s and 90s so much older than you and your audience likely. Bassist. I cannot get over this song. It's like hearing Bohemian Rhapsody for the first time. I don't know where I am or what I"m doing. So effing good!
It popped up in my feed the day it was released and I became a Ren addict ever since. Like you I mostly listen to heavy music but his story telling is addicting. I've made it my mission to spread the word about Ren. Glad you enjoyed it!
I LOVED everything you said. I felt every emotion you felt. And it was beyond refreshing and NEVER apologize for being real. I'm new here and looking forward to spending more time with you 💜
I'd love for you to react to more Ren, more specifically, Violets tale, Screechs tale and Jenny's tale. Ren is a brilliant storyteller and I can't get enough. I appreciate an honest reaction and am happy to be a new sub.
Now I don't feel such a wet-blanket for tearing up, not only on my first listen but on every subsequent one too. Seeing other people being moved by it is almost as powerful as the thing itself.
“You often feel alone in your troubles” until you hear it in music like this… I felt that This is a masterpiece for real. I loved your reaction, cause I saw myself in you when I heard this the first time, it was so raw and honest, thank you for that 🫶🏽
The reason I get emotional listening to this is the relatable aspects of self-conflict. The little voice in your head that says you're not good enough and the well-intentioned part that wants to be "normal" and accepted/loved.
Nobody was ready for this song and then we all went down the rabbit hole of all of his other songs and they're just equally amazing in so many. Different ways.
Amazing Piece of God given talent dont ever say sorry for enjoying something that clearly touched your Heart man and respect for been vulnerable , the song is so powerful and reaches the depth of who we are and what we all struggle against good and evil in a eternal war for what is most precious us and whos image we are made in Praise God respect Bro 🙂
Good for you brother, I'm in my early 50s and as we get closer to death, we start to realize and question that there is more to this brief life. Death isn't the opposite to Life, but its the opposite to Birth, Life goes on in my opinion. You probably wont react to this but check out Eckhart Tolle sometime, hes has the same message all of the gurus have always had over the years, it hasn't changed. Ren has touched on this same message although not fully but for a young musician has pointed us all in the right direction, and it is extremely powerful.
Just dropping a comment to let you know I made it to the point where you thanked us for hanging around for the whole video. Thank you for your reaction and content. I also wanted to add, at least from my experience, that looking back and realizing that everything was going to be all right. You just needed to calm down so you can see everything and think things through. Nobody could have told you that and made it any better because you wouldn't have accepted it. Like I said, that's just my experience
I just saw your reaction to Ren HI REN HI and watching you say sorry for getting emotional. You dont have to apolgize for beeing human and we all express our feelings differently i myself cried when i heard this song for the first time and i also got goosebumps and still listen to this song almost everyday. This song is a masterpiece. Its art expressed through music and REN killed it. He deserves a grammy for this song. Til this day im still in awe of this piece. This is his gift that GOD has given him and now his journey begins to share his gift to the world. i hope all his dreams and goals come true he deserves this. REN IS THE GOAT. stay strong and be safe and i will never forget that we are human beeings and we do make mistakes and we are not perfect.
Such a great reaction. Thanks for being so vulnerable and open, I hate seeing men try put on that “grrr I’m a man I can’t show emotion” front. Mental health is still stigmatised, especially men’s mental health. I’m a massive advocate for it. Anyway although I’m late to the game watching your videos I just wanted to send a virtual hug 🖤
I truly appreciated your genuine, heartfelt reaction and comments and my reaction to this song is similar to yours even after having watched this performance numerous times. I just learned about Ren a few days ago and have gone down this rabbit hole ever since. I can personally relate to many of his songs and they deeply touch me. Ren is an amazing artist; he plays multiple instruments and has great vocal ability. I am glad you have decided to check more of him. I would suggest you also listen/react to his musical collaborations with Chinchilla, his solo street performances, as well as his street sessions as a member of "The Big Push," which really showcase his vocal and instrumental skills. Ren is one-of-a-kind.
I have been listening to this song every day since he put it out. Today I started looking for reaction videos because I needed to know if other people were as effected by this as I was. I was wondering if you had to be a big Ren fan already to appreciate this one. Turns out even complete newbies to Ren are blown away by it.
Your analogies have real beauty. The running through the woods, the clearings and the light, the knowing there are others in the dark but you can’t quite see them. Please know you have a power to reach others too. Thanks for your kindness.x
Thank you for being the emotional mess that you became watching this song. To me, it shows that you relate and...that you are human. It can be an example for people (especially men) not to hold in their tears. It is ok. It shows you care, it shows you know, it shows you feel ❤
Your transparent and raw reaction was the perfect complement to Ren's incredibly vulnerable performance. It honestly gives his brilliance the respect it deserves. So, thanks for being brave enough to put it out there. And that forest analogy shows you have some of your own seeds of creative genius as well - really apropos. Thanks for sharing. And yes - this is my first ever comment...so sorry for the horrid user name.
Brother, just got around to watching this, got chills watching someone watching something I made, thats a pretty meta experience aha, but your openness made me tear right up with you seeing that it moved you so much meant allot to me, agree with you about the power of music to communicate, love ya brother, thank you for reacting and all the nice words!
Brother! I'm amazed to see this comment, I truly am lol! Thank you for listening to me waffle, bro. It means a lot to have you here 🙏🏻💜 I'm so glad that I could do this piece justice, my brother. It's still hard to get through without a tear, I must admit haha.
Thank you for this, Ren. I'm actually about to record the "tale" trilogy. Super gassed for it.
Much love right back to you, my brother. Sending strength and good energy your way, always 🤘🏻💜
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Ren, you reaching out to respond just shows your appreciation for humanity. You are special, your music is creative genius. This song is amazing, I have listened to it many times since Chief introduced me to it.
Chief, your emotional insights and reactions uplift me little brother. 💕
Omg, I thought I'd seen my favourite reaction video and then I saw yours. This made me as emotional as Ren's video did. I totally agree, powerful stuff that hits on so many levels. I have listened to it so many times the last few days. Absolutely fantastic. A poet, a playwright, an actor, a musician, a genius LOVE it , and your reaction, thankyou 💕
Another reactor said"Ren is a Wormhole, I need to deep dive him now" andthat's exactly it - I, like thousands of his followers, see him with one performance and automatically we feel compelled to deep dive and watch everything he has produced- and each piece is so unique, a surprise, covering a multitude of genres. He's a lyrical and performance genius, yet so authentic and humble. His Reach is two- pronged - those who simply enjoy and appreciate his music and performance, and those who resonate with parts of his story as he articulates their own pain and struggles. Imo, he's a born Warrior of Light and is now stepping into his Power to shine his Light of hope, inspiration and validation through the myriad of gifts and talents he has
I've watched a lot of reactions to this and I can say without a doubt that this one is my favorite. Such a genuine show of emotions and a willingness to share what it made you feel. This was beautiful. Thank you for being so real. It's such a relatable song for me these reactions are almost like feedback for myself and my own situation. I'm so grateful for not feeling so alone anymore. ✌️
My brother 🥹🫂💜
This comment nails how I felt watching your reaction - just a beautiful human reaction.
Never seen your channel before. Thank you for being a role model and showing what positive masculinity is: being vulnerable, emotionally open, genuine, caring and grateful. I like you have shaken, sweated, cried, had emotional swells, I feel kinship with you, and appreciate you for this video.
I mean I’ve had all those things when watching Hi Ren countless times. Wow.
Beautifully said.
So true.
Exactly like there’s something in his soul I recognize ❤
If you liked Ren, you may love my all time favorite artist Eyedea artist (RIP) - would absolutely love for you to an Eyedea Track (also goes by Oliver Hart) - as deep, brilliant, lyrically gifted and achingly real and transcendent as Ren; both Eyedea and Ren offer such wisdom and art of the highest caliber; here is one of Eyedeas - if you like metal and rap (hybrid) this is what I’d start with:
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Im so with you bro. Im a metal head from Kentucky. Im 50 now. I heard this song for the first time 3 days ago and it struck me so hard. I cried so hard. Every day since when i get off work i watch reaction videos of this song and i cry with you guys. This is one powerful message to the whole world. Thanks for your reaction. I loved it. I cried with you and nothing could've syop the tears flowing. Thanks bro
Same, but from Oregon and 52. I'm floored.
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Yes! Me also. Been watching reactions since my own. So impacting & MUST remember tho don't believe I'll forget or can forget. The impact is thorough.
Same, 34, and weve all been in a dark place. It gets better.
@@Odd_Thought it does so! 👊🧡👍
"there's other folks in the darkness, you just can't see 'em." That's the most profound thing I've heard in a long time. Chief, thank you for sharing your raw emotion to a devastatingly beautiful piece of art.
I loved that line too. I will remember that for a long time.
I know all the words to Hi Ren after watching it so much, so the message still gets through but I’ve learned to appreciate it without crying every single time now.
That being said, when he said that I cried all over again.
I’m hearing you and thank you for sharing. Ren is a genius and the most powerful artist I have ever witnessed. I can’t stop listening and he makes me break down every time.
Absolutely agree! When he said that, I had to go back and hear it again.
Dude, I am 60yo and I NEVER HEARD of Ren until yesterday, August 15, 2024, and I had my entire life, or lack thereof, torn apart, thrown up onto the floor, stomped on, and then gently picked up and put back together as a totally different person. I am watching reaction videos to remind myself that it did happen and reading people's comments to know that I am NOT alone.
You're never ever alone, my friend ❤️ Reacting to Ren and meeting the lovely people that follow him have gone a HECK of a long way to showing me that too, I feel you entirely 🫂 Much much love to you
Not alone dude, I'm still watching reactions to this after months 😂 many of us "wiser ones" are really digging Ren, I think he is an incredible and authentic artist. ❤️
My wife turned me onto Ren…former American expats who lived in Edinburgh, I found it so much easier to unpack the myriad of messages, watching a UK reactor guide me thru. American reactors got bunged up with the language/culture. Thank you, Chief, but thank you more, Ren. I lost my eldest daughter to the ravages of mental illness and drugs several years ago. Your performance moved me to tears. God bless you.
🫂❤️ Strength and love coming your way, my friend. I'm so sorry for your loss 🫂
I am so, so very deeply sorry for your loss. I am a survivor of multiple attempts and reading your words makes me think of my own parents and how easily they could’ve been in your shoes.
I am doing well today but I feel your pain, and I definitely feel that of your beloved daughter. I know is watching over you from above w all her love.
When parents like you share their stories, it does several things…
It makes it ok for other parents - and other people - to share their stories.
It helps to destigmatize mental illness and substance dependence so that we can have meaningful conversations about how to better treat people who are suffering from these terrible conditions.
It helps raise awareness and it creates much needed teachable moments.
It helps bring healing to those who have loved someone who has suffered/is suffering and who have lost someone in this way, and especially heals those who share their own stories and their grief and their journeys.
And lastly - although certainly not least - it helps people like me truly see the grief we would’ve left in our wake had we had been successful. It makes us think. Hard.
While I’m sure you would much rather not be in the position of being a parent w such a story to share, please know how much you’ve helped me today, and anyone else who read your comment.
Idk if it brings you even the tiniest bit of comfort hearing that, but you are making a difference. You are an inspiration. You are part of the solution.
Idk…I feel like my words are jumbled and I deeply hope I am not offending you or hurting you in any way. Please forgive me if I am out of line.
If you’ve read my words, thank you so much for taking the time to do so.
Again, I am so sorry for the loss of your daughter. I will keep her spirit in my heart, and you and your family in my thoughts.
Sending peace, love, and constant healing.
Chief - thank you for your beautiful, honest, moving reaction, and for creating a safe place to open ourselves up to discussing this pain.
And to Ren, should you ever read this…thank you for making this conversation possible. Thank you for this work of art. Thank you for everything.
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Thank you for being a true man and showing you emotions brother it means so much to me!
🫂❤️ My brother 🥹
where? Where did you see the emotions?
I'm a 40 year old man, and I went all the way down the rabbit hole on this one song. It brought real tears and ill not be ashamed of it. This is the first time in my life I've been so taken by a video. I cannot call this a song, its a whole ass production. An opus. An epic. I saw my life in this and it reached into me and literally let me, let go.
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Yeah man... the whole fuckin thing from beginning to end. His complex solo performance is flawless. The economic use of set design and lighting with huge effect. The lyrics slay harder with each consecutive listen. Amazing.
Thank you for your honesty.
Ren is a genius and the connection to his lyrics is tremendous. And you, sir…your honest raw reaction as you relate is refreshing. Thank you.
Never apologise for bearing your emotion. It is a powerful piece, it really speaks to our depths. That you were willing to share how it hit you is something to be applauded.
Thanks for not cutting out the emotional part at the end. I love your authenticity. There's so much to unpack in this song that watching all these reactions helps me deal with my own BS. I've always chased helping fellow trauma survivors using science, but it floors me how easy it is for Ren to affect millions of people in a short period of time with with this beautiful piece of art. I'm so impressed and moved by it. It's one of those pieces you really have to watch repeatedly. He's a modern-day Frida Kahlo or better even
I cannot imagine reacting to this on RUclips for the first listen. Do not apologize for your honest emotional response there is no way to hear this work of genius and not have it hit hard. As REN said we are all human and your reaction shared that connection. Thank you❤
Mate, your reaction was very articulately put 👏 I think Ren gets to most people one way or another. He’s a once in a generation talent
Thank you, my friend. I definitely agree, Ren is.. well, Ren lol!
I am a 56 year old man, and I almost bawled the first time I heard Hi Ren..(my first introduction to Ren)...he IS a powerful artist...
52 years old here... 52 years of loving and listening to music and there are so few that follow their creative mind rather than going for the big bucks.
Ha 56 here!! I'm 2 days in with Ren....AWESOME!!!
70 here...I just let it flow...rinse those eyeballs.
54 - Justin Hawkins introduced me to Ren
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55- he got me. What a talent.
I've cried more over this piece than every other work of art COMBINED.
I’ve watched this video so much! I can’t even explain how much this has just blown my mind! It’s an art piece!!
Everything is so thought out with this! The way he is wheeled in but leaves the video stood up on his own two feet! The way the lights only flicker when his ‘inner voice’ is speaking. Then how he portrays when each side has fully taken over as he stares in to the camera when he sings the two sides at the end. I could go in forever but it has completely made my year (even if it has just started!)
Would love to see your reaction to the tale of Jenny and Screech trilogy 😊 thank you for this video! I loved seeing someone get as touched as me by this song!
Wow.. LOVE this! Thank you! I was so drawn in by Ren's performance that I missed most of that lol! It's absolute art, I couldn't agree more.
Oh for SURE, I've had a BUNCH of people tell me that I need to hear those so I'll be definitely getting to that. Thank YOU so much for being here! I hope you have a great day :)
I believe Ren has been sent to the world as a gift. His message is simple and connects with so many of us. Thank You! I have watched his video many times and at 49 years old I'm still in tears EVERYTIME I watch. Epic power you have Ren. I hope you realize that man. Amazing!!
I am so pleased that Ren got in touch with you...that's what he's like, so kind and remarkable...his music goes beyond.
I'm a 57 year old man, a hard man, apparently. But I'm crying like a baby and smiling.
Mate, that look you give when Ren opens his lungs and tips you over the edge is a thing of beauty.
I LOVE your authentic, genuine, open reaction.
I'm a 69 yo woman & I'm CERTAIN this performance/song of Rens is going to have an EPIC affect & influence, worldwide.. as big as Lennons.
He's coming from the same place/space, imp* a place of care & love for Humanity.
& Truth.
It's superb to see that you related so honestly & powerfully 💞
🫂❤️ Thank you so much AND absolutely agreed! This man is destined for greatness and deservedly so!
Perfect comment ❤
We are all witnessing history in the making--Ren has created something musically/artistically/creatively that we have never heard until now. Just amazing
So True!
Never apologise for showing your emotions. I freaking adore the fact that you shared your raw emotion and honest reaction to an incredible song that gets me every damn time. I loved the forest analogy you used and am sending you a hug, as well as becoming a subscriber. 🖤🖤
I've become consumed with this bloody song. Chief's reaction is a good capture of "why". For me, it's heart-wrenching empathy for Ren versus my elation that someone can put into words what I've always felt versus a feeling of being less "alone". I've watched 2 dozen reaction vids. This captures my thoughts the best. Thanks Chief.
ok, once my comment posted, I just noticed that Ren responded to Chief. Solid.
🥹❤️ This is such a wonderful comment. Thank you and I'm SO glad I could somehow give you something more than my reaction, it's comments like this that remind me why I love this journey so much. I hope you're having an amazing week, my friend.
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Spot on friend.
I went from listening to slipknot and slaughter to prevail and bands like that every day. Metal has been my music for 30 years. Then Hi Ren pops up in my recommended. Now I'm listening to Ren every day. He has such a captivating sound.
Slipknot- Duality
Ren- Hi Ren, duality squared
I've seen every Ren video ever made in the 2 weeks since Hi Ren was released. Also a mostly metal listener.
You should check out NF too. His stuff hits on another level too and I think you’ll like it.
@@IratePuffin I second that NF recommendation
I was listening to Falling in Reverse on RUclips when "Hi Ren" appeared. All I can say is that Ren is a musical prodigy who seems to have his heart and mind in the right places.
Thank you for your honesty and honesty reactions to this. Isn't amazing how such art just reaches into each of us? This piece really does all that. Glad to join your sub - 'racing towards 10k' huh? Now 11.8k lol and glad to be part of it.
This is more than just a song it is pure art. Absolute genius. 10/10
Beautiful job on this. Seeing your emotion is what makes this so special. I had to stop a few times when I first watched this video cause it's very relatable to what we as humans go through all the time. This is a work of art that needs a bigger stage. It's more then just a song.
"Big girls don't cry", but real men do. This is Manosphere at its best. Never be ashamed of your emotions brother! They're a much larger part of you, that most people don't see. The faster we remove all of our masks of the "perfect specimen", the sooner we can help each other heal our world....together. 🤗🌎
It feels like you have started a movement of consciousness brother. Thanks Ren. From myself and the world.
We are all one mate. Your reaction was profound and mirrors my own, it absolutely floored me, it’s 1:30am and I only watched this an hour ago and it’s paradigm shifting music. Authentic and truly sincere! 🙌🙌🙌
The reason this song hits people is because he is not just singing, he is speaking an eternal truth that many people know intuitively but have ignored and suppressed. The Divine is speaking through him, WAKING people up so they can heal. It is more powerful than even he realizes. This song, and his music, is going to help a LOT of people. I am in love with his energy and I cant wait to see how this wave of unconditional love continues to engulf the planet 💗
I couldnt have expressed it better!! Well said...feel exactly the same!
😂😂😂♥️🙌 oh thank God I’ve finally met someone who speaks the truth of REN’s msg ✨♥️✨♥️✨♥️
It is the death of Ego that we fear to face. The false illusion
Yes! That's how I feel! This performance is like the whisper of encouragement from God that we all crave. The assurance that we can....
Oh my yes that's it the Devine is speaking through him. Beautiful
"You go through the darkness and you don't know what's coming, but there is always a clearing and there always is light. It does get dark, but it also does get light. please never ever forget that". Beautifully said and powerful! Powerful because your words moved through your head and heart before they passed through your lips. This quote and your emotional honesty are the reasons why I subscribed, so please don't ever apologize.
"Powerful because your words moved through your head and heart before they passed through your lips".. That was beautifully put too
I feel you, just discovered Ren two weeks ago and i've been crying my eyes out watching different reactions to Ren. I'm 50 this year and finally starting to relax and getting into the dance. Thanks for sharing your emotions
I don't know how I stumbled upon your reaction, but I'm thankful I did. REN has produced something that I believe every human being experiences on some level. For me, it was drug and alcohol addiction.
The spiritual battle got so much bigger when I stopped drinking and using. My demons were always there waiting and poking holes, hoping I would cave. In March, I will have 27 years clean.
Now YOU.. your reaction is exactly what I'm going through every single day since I lost my dad almost 2 years ago. I can not speak of his passing without falling apart. I've never known real grief before, and I'm afraid if I let even a little flow, I'm going to shatter into pieces, and no one will be there to put me back together. I sat here and cried WITH you as a result of Rens' brilliant video! A crack in my armor. I'll duct tape it and get back to going through the motions of my daily life. One day at a time. Thank you for letting me feel WITH you for a moment.
Let yourself shatter ♥️ and in the shattering you’ll find your TRUE self.
You’ll survive the journey 🙏
I heard this when he first released it and I had the same reaction that you did and I still do!! I listened to all of his music that I could find and I am just blown away by his talent in so many ways! It really is hard to describe! I have shared this with everyone I know and I love watching the reactions! This man is a lyrical genius, a master story-teller, a bad-ass musician, an exceptional artist in so many ways!! He is truly special and his music is inspiring and hopeful, very powerful!! Thank you, Ren! You have already touched so many people with this one song! This world needed this now more than ever! You got this, Ren, and you will go far! Never give up your positive attitude! WOW!
The fact that this song has surfaced and is receiving some sunlight, shows how much people are relating. 🔥🔥🔥 This song is pure genius
I’ve listened to this song more times than I can count already, but still every time I hear it, I get all emotional and it blows me away every time :)
I just saw this video the other day, I’ve never heard of Ren (I’m older takes me awhile to catch up), but when you hear/see genius, you just know it. No matter your favorite type of music, or favorite anything, true genius and talent stand head & shoulders above the rest. Very intense & moving. It’s ok to talk about one’s self if it is relatable. We all have those schizo moments, but having true mental illness touches everyone in someway. Maybe it’s someone you love or just see them living homeless under the freeway underpass. I’ve taken care of schizophrenics and it’s a heartbreaking and torturous life. I think this song does a fantastic job of giving people a real look into that mental disease. Imagine if that never ended. Your mind is always back and forth and struggling to know what’s real and what isn’t when it is all real to you. At least this is what comes to my mind when I watch this video and hear the lyrics. Ren is an amazing & gifted talent with a rare insight that brings people to a new realization of others’ suffering, and a deeper level of understanding & compassion. Thank you Ren.
It's my 1st time here & yea, I guess you were recommended to me cos I'm a Ren fan. Looking forward to more suggestions from your channel. I have also pulled out your channel on a separate tab, will check it out & subscribe accordingly.
Great review bruv. No shame in shedding tears.. I'm a rocker, not a metal head, but just the same, fuck all else. In reality, you can ONLY be yourself, aint no shame in that. Look @ what Ren pulled off in this song.. that took guts to record & release. TC ma' man. Looking forward to more recommendations from this channel.
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After losing my boyfriend coming up to 2 years ago, I've struggled with living, my mental health, I'm fighting with myself daily.. This piece of art touches a part of my soul.. It's so profound in the way I can relate.. That it gives me hope.. I feel so alone but I know there are others travelling down similar paths... For every dark day, I know it's a result of having such a beautiful day.. Like Ren said the pendulum casts that dark shadow. We can't appreciate the good, beautiful, love.. If we've no contrast to compare it with xX
Was amazing to see your reaction, dont ever apologise for showing how moved you were. A friend shared it months ago and i absolutely bawled my eyes out. Such a powerful piece, a real work of art. Ren deserves acclaim for this, cinematically, performance and the affect it has on the listener. Im 45 and was brought up on all genres of music, but this piece was overwhelming, like I've never experienced. The lyrics are genius and the performance put it all into the perspective it needed to get his message across. So so talented and I've watched it a stupid amount of times. Seeing a man moved by this makes it all the more poignant. As men are often hidden sufferers. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this work. I loved Ren's response to you above too. I also love his Chalk Outlines and I will check out more of his work. Id love to see him live and will probably be the oldest there but I dont care. Ren you're a creative genius. I know what its like to struggle with lifelong health issues, I've lost so much but youre right things do get easier and we are human. Your words touched my heart and made me realise I'm not alone. So thank you. I also sent it to others that I know are struggling. Maybe this song is it's own kind of medicine in a way. It will help so many.. I applaud it so much.
I've been going down a rabbit hole of reactions to this and yours popped up in my recommendations. It's such a raw and real reaction and I greatly appreciate that. It's why Ren is great and it's why this is a great reaction. Well done sir.
🥹🫂 Thank you, my friend!
I'm 60 years old and the lessons here are relevant to any age. Ren's video is a work of genius and this reaction video is as moving and as deep as the song. So glad I came across both.
A Masterpiece, this man make big people cry for real, it definitely resonates on an elemental level, Bravo REN❤️🔥!
Never apologize for letting out your feelings. I've been awake for 15 straight hours watching his video multiple times and watching about 35 reaction videos instead of sleeping. There wasn't a single time I watched his song or one of the reaction videos where I didn't shed a tear or ten. And I just got to your video and its one of my favorites of the bunch because of your genuine response and caring and love of the power of music. Subbed for sure! This song has hit me hard on many levels and its been much-needed therapy for me today. Peace and love!
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Ren is without any doubt one of the most talented musicians the world has ever had the privilege to listen to,simply unmatched
"There's other folks in the darkness you just can't see them". What a beautiful way to put it. Love Ren ❤
I found Ren last week, I'm 35 & I thought I'd already found all the music that connected with myself.
But I was wrong, and I need to make sure that I get to attend my first ever concert watching Ren's unbelievable presence on stage.
I've downloaded/watched the majority of Rens tunes and videos. I'm just so shocked at how mesmerising Ren is.
It's perfect to see your reaction to this genius tune... you've expressed exactly how we all feel about Ren.
He needs our support & I know he's got every one of us hooked.
What a guy! Thankyou for such an out of this world review. You definitely speak for all Ren's fans.
God, what a refreshing artist!
Loved your take on this groundbreaking guy ☆☆☆
This is the difference between musicians and artists...just like theres only one Prince, one Eminem, one Eddie Van Halen....theres only one Ren. I can only count on one hand how many people that have truly touched me and hes definitely up there.....a true beautiful soul❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
To continue your lovely analogy; The thing about running along our dark paths is that we don't see anyone so we wrongfully assume we're alone. We always think everyone else is at some far away clearing, and we feel ashamed of being stuck in the dark. There are in fact people running along side of us the whole time. We'd know that if only we weren't too ashamed to call out. That's why we are comforted by people's stories about themselves. They are that call from the darkness.
A story told without honesty and without vulnerability will feel like a mocking call and seem selfish but an honest story told with your guard down and from a place of trust will always connect. Nothing makes us feel safer and more at ease with ourselves as someone else being open about their own messedupness (shush. it's a word now)
When you dare to look at yourself honestly and share what you see, you give me the courage to do the same because I can see that you can survive it. When you openly accept the scars and weaknesses in you, you are letting me know that the scars and weaknesses in me are acceptable. That's one of the most beautiful gifts we as humans can give each other.
It's in that space, between people connecting through the darkness, that new clearings can be created in the middle of the densest forest. That's how they all got there. If no clearing is coming fast enough. If you stumble and fall. Swallow your pride. Call out. Connect. Make your own!
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Damn, Tess.. you're getting me all choked up over here! This was honestly so lovely to read
@@Chief322 This is why I like you. You actually appreciate my 'pretentious self help book' - sounding rants 😅
That 'stuck' feeling IS terrifying. I try to remember that there need to be a place between what no longer is and what is yet to come where we must stand still for a while to work on the skills we were lacking where we came from, but need where we're going... If that makes any sense at all?
And yes, I totally agree. I think that's what art is really for. To give comfort when we're sad, validation when we're ahamed, courage when we're afraid and hope when we're hopeless, and I think this song does it all.
Big shout out to Gary for making this reaction happen!
So beautifully and perfectly articulated. I appreciate your wisdom
@@Veeliscious That's so incredibly kind of you to say. Thank you so very much. Not sure how wise I am though, I just have a lot of thoughts. Too many, some could (and would 😅) argue. Thank you so much for appreciating my tangents though.
Okay. Now you are making me cry. Thank you.
Epic reaction.
Thanks for your honesty and sincere emotional response to this piece of art.
Fellow metal head here, and u wanted to say I can't stop watching this. Amazing is defined exactly by this. Ty Ren, Ty Chief. Special shout out to Gary Ellis for bringing us all here together. For the rest of you, all of my luck, and love ...💚💚💚
I .. not u. Can't edit this for some reason
I get the chills and emotional every time I hear this song, it truly brings me hope 🙏 your chills confirmed I subscribe. This song will help many people. Thanks for sharing your emotions brother helps to not feel alone!
Discovered Ren yesterday, and was blown away. My reaction was much like yours, and yours was brutally honest and heartfelt. I’ve gone through some rough patches myself lately, and you feel alone. Very alone. So thank you for your honest reaction to this naked masterpiece, it hits me in the right spot and suddenly I’m just not as alone in the darkness.❤️ And I’m 50 years old, so just getting older doesn’t solve everything. Struggles can happen at any time of your life.
Been a Ren fan for a few years now and yes we are all human. No worries brother I felt the same when I heard this track. Take care everyone and enjoy the human experience ❤️
I’ve been binging on reaction videos to Hi Ren,this piece of art is going help millions of people.
Speechless indeed because Ren said it all and it resonates soo true.
It’s beautiful and sad but powerful.
I just hope this man knows he has won the hearts and minds of millions already.
I hope he has good health ahead of him and he prospers,he deserves it soo much 💚
Also big shout out to you Cheif,first time watching you and let this song hit and not cower away.Big respect 💚
I am doing the same. Thinking the same
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Great job at being open and true, well done!
Very lovely and likeable introduction, a pleasure to meet you dude.
Enjoy!
Such a complex piece of genius I've listened to 5 of you breaking it down, still can't get enough of hearing other people's take.
Me too. I've watched five first watches too :) I've been Ren obsessed since my daughter showed me Children Of The Moon a few years ago. Ive loved everything he's done and we frequently have the "how can someone this great not be huge yet?!" conversation. But i really believe THIS is going to be the one that gets him more widely appreciated. Its about time. He actually got a shout out from Robbie Williams a few weeks ago
Bro, no shame in shedding a tear!
I’ve watched Hi Ren probably hundreds of times now, I’ve watched what I think is all the reactions on it & I think 99% of the watches I’ve shed a tear despite the amount of times I’ve listened/watched!
I have my own demons & it hits!
Ren is a musical genius, end of!
Ren is a genius. This video and song moved me so much. His performance makes it so much better. You can really tell he truly feels what he’s singing.
You're dilutional, guy. He has a god complex... where is his top 10 hit? Where are his Grammys? Nowhere! Pretentious shit is all it is. 🙂 It really is amazing. I've listened to him for about 3 years now, this came out late at night for me so I had to listen to it before I went to bed. After the 9 minutes I just sat quiet and wondered what I had just seen. I had to listen to it again and then spent half the night thinking about the song. Absolutely genius. At the end when he is "Hope" the camera moves different and there are lens flares to make the visual feel more "hopeful"... Everything about this is transcending / next level / indescribable. Just wanted to say that to someone random. 🙂
@@angelpure yes, I got in an accident 2 years ago. i always used music and art to 'peace' myself. I have multiple immune disorders and accustomed to alot of pain, But not this much pain. i've not picked up the guitar or a paintbrush in 2 years. Hi Ren is the first i have seen and heard of Ren. What an excellent start. with out exaggeration i have listened to the song (and his others) about 3 x a day. Particuarly this one - i need ed to feel that transformation you mentioned. because i had to crack open first. And i am grateful to this young man.
Truth
'Feels what he's singing'? Seems to have lived it. Genius. 🌞
Yes.
Crying again. Crying with you. I went into this blind also and I don't think i breathed the whole time. My son struggles with a ton of the same issues and this just broke my heart all over again but left me with a feeling of hope at the end. Thank you Ren. We love you and everyone struggling with mental and physical issues. ❤️🙏🏼
I'm so happy to see every reaction video on Hi Ren. This (I won't call it a song, it's a f'ing art performance) amazing real life story of Ren is something that hits so close. First time on your channel, but I'm subscribing from now on and please just keep on posting the deep "shit" in songs that you hear, shed the tears if needed, because life is rough and music and art keeps us alive and away from the end of the rope. Stronger togheter=always!
Your response to this incredibly powerful, emotionally charged “song/therapy” was so genuinely emotionally intelligent, so heartfelt…I feel honored to have watched this life changing performance and cried right along with you! Thank you! And Please Never apologize for having a good heart!
Dude, like a lot of is Ren fans, you looked like you can relate to what he's saying in some way.
Ren is a musical and lyrical genius! I love how he plays up and down the guitar depending on which voice he is.usong.
You've got to react to his Tales Trilogy; Jenny's Tale followed by Screech's Tale and then Violet's Tale. They're in 1 video on his RUclips channel.
Another incredible thing with Ren is that his music videos are performed live and most in 1 camera shot!
Oh for sure, bro. This definitely hits close to home and I really wasn't expecting it to be as deep as it is.. totally blindsided me haha!
I completely agree! His genius is evident and I really must continue to dig, especially now he's punched me right in the feelings and REALLY made me see what he's about. I am all in for the ride. I'll definitely get onto the trilogy, brother. Thank you so much for that :) Have an awesome day, my friend :)
I noticed that the end of the song he doesn't end on the downbeat and the last "ooh", as every other song I've ever heard does, he ends it on a full rest, no minor chord question or major chord answer, it just stops. This leads you to subconsciously SEEK a reason why, even if you didn't notice consciously at the time, and his soliloquy completed it for you. You feel satisfied. BRILLIANT
Agreed the tales are amazing. Saw REN do them live in my home town Brighton. Was jaw droppingly incredible.
@@Dm-573 Love Brighton... It's mine and my wife's favourite place (I proposed on the beach 8 years ago)! Always spent my weekends there clubbing as a youngster! I'm in Essex so not far... Would love to see a Ren busking session!!!
@@gregbeard6057 Well being from Enfield and visiting my brother at Sussex uni being the reason why I ended up here I can relate to that! I just didn't ever come home again.
Just came across your reaction Chief to Ren. Good will always outweigh the bad mate i feel the same Ren has genius within his spirit. Peace to all 🙏..😊
Please don't apologise- that was a beautiful touching and personal reaction that got me in a similar way Ren gets his followers and now you. Yes, we all feel so alone in the darklness, not able to see all the others there in the Darkness with you. What Ren has done, as have you, is to shine a Light into that Darkness that touches, connects and validates us
Don't EVER apologize for crying!!
I am a new fan of Ren, as of about a week ago when I first heard this song. I explored as much of his music as I could find since. Tonight, I have watched a few Reacts, but yours was raw and open and personal. I love all of the reactions that spoke of his artistry, but seeing you experience the same kind of emotion I experienced when listening to this song was something special. Music shows us the strings in which we are all connected in life. Thank you.
You're not weak if you shed a tear to this. I'm a 62 year old guy with three grown up kid's & I'm not ashamed to say experiencing this song brought a tear to my eyes. Ren you are a true artist & creating thing's of beauty likes this is what a true artist does, it allows us to connect at the deepest & primeval of levels understanding what it is like to be human. I have watched many reaction video to this musical masterpiece just to see others reaction to it. I will go as far as saying this was a Bohemian Rhapsody moment for me. Respect to Ren & I wish you good health for your future.
Alan 🙂👏👍
This was amazing !............Also very interesting, but sad. Talent I have never seen before. Genius and different. Looking forward to more.........................HI REN !
Out of the twenty or so reactions I've watched this is my favorite because it's emotionally honest. I like seeing your awe.
That's what art *should* be doing. Giving us a canvas on which we can reflect upon ourselves and our lifes. Thanks for your brave vulnerability and openness.
Powerful & beautiful reaction man - grateful the algorithm of my Ren rabbit hole & 100’s of reaction video views, brought me to your Chanel. New sub from Tasmania Australia.
Never apologise for your emotions & your humanity, it’s a rare & wondrous quality to have & connects with your fellow humans 🥰
If you see this & get an opportunity in the future, I’d love to see your reaction to Kasey Chambers, live from Newcastle, Eminem’s Lose Yourself 😊
RENs a brilliant beautiful young artist who has a voice we need. He’s cut through to our humanity.
I've been watching many others do reactions on this video, and I have to honestly say brother, your reaction was by far the best. Your observations and explanations really touched home with me. You are right, this video is by far the best I've seen in years. I just found him a few days ago and I can't get enough of this video. And when I first saw him, I thought I was looking at Tommy Shelby from Peaky Blinders. But seriously, amazing.
As someone who is not much into rap, and always been into either neofolk/acoustic to black and death metal, Ren is really a distinguished gentleman, his music really cut into all my scars and made me cry so much in the first time I listened to it, it's so full of emotion, I'm glad I had the opportunity to listen to this song.
First timer - love Ren - just discovered today and I'm in my 10th hour watching this song (seriously impacting my ability to get things done but it's just so good!!). I'm a metalhead too - from way back 80s and 90s so much older than you and your audience likely. Bassist. I cannot get over this song. It's like hearing Bohemian Rhapsody for the first time. I don't know where I am or what I"m doing. So effing good!
It popped up in my feed the day it was released and I became a Ren addict ever since. Like you I mostly listen to heavy music but his story telling is addicting. I've made it my mission to spread the word about Ren.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Ren was a semi-finalist in todays poll at Local Band Smokeout on Twitch. Genesis.
Total Legend! Thank YOU, my brother :)
@@Gary-Ellis shout out Gary x
Same I saw it just before going to sleep, needless to say I watched and listened to everything he's ever done that night and I regret it not.
Welcome to the world of Ren
I LOVED everything you said. I felt every emotion you felt. And it was beyond refreshing and NEVER apologize for being real. I'm new here and looking forward to spending more time with you 💜
I'd love for you to react to more Ren, more specifically, Violets tale, Screechs tale and Jenny's tale. Ren is a brilliant storyteller and I can't get enough.
I appreciate an honest reaction and am happy to be a new sub.
Now I don't feel such a wet-blanket for tearing up, not only on my first listen but on every subsequent one too. Seeing other people being moved by it is almost as powerful as the thing itself.
“every subsequent one too”
Yep. I almost get mad at reactors who don’t seem to find any emotion in this song.
“You often feel alone in your troubles” until you hear it in music like this… I felt that
This is a masterpiece for real. I loved your reaction, cause I saw myself in you when I heard this the first time, it was so raw and honest, thank you for that 🫶🏽
The reason I get emotional listening to this is the relatable aspects of self-conflict. The little voice in your head that says you're not good enough and the well-intentioned part that wants to be "normal" and accepted/loved.
Nobody was ready for this song and then we all went down the rabbit hole of all of his other songs and they're just equally amazing in so many. Different ways.
Amazing Piece of God given talent dont ever say sorry for enjoying something that clearly touched your Heart man and respect for been vulnerable , the song is so powerful and reaches the depth of who we are and what we all struggle against good and evil in a eternal war for what is most precious us and whos image we are made in Praise God respect Bro 🙂
Good for you brother, I'm in my early 50s and as we get closer to death, we start to realize and question that there is more to this brief life.
Death isn't the opposite to Life, but its the opposite to Birth, Life goes on in my opinion. You probably wont react to this but check out Eckhart Tolle sometime, hes has the same message all of the gurus have always had over the years, it hasn't changed.
Ren has touched on this same message although not fully but for a young musician has pointed us all in the right direction, and it is extremely powerful.
Just dropping a comment to let you know I made it to the point where you thanked us for hanging around for the whole video. Thank you for your reaction and content. I also wanted to add, at least from my experience, that looking back and realizing that everything was going to be all right. You just needed to calm down so you can see everything and think things through. Nobody could have told you that and made it any better because you wouldn't have accepted it. Like I said, that's just my experience
I just saw your reaction to Ren HI REN HI and watching you say sorry for getting emotional. You dont have to apolgize for beeing human and we all express our feelings differently i myself cried when i heard this song for the first time and i also got goosebumps and still listen to this song almost everyday. This song is a masterpiece. Its art expressed through music and REN killed it. He deserves a grammy for this song. Til this day im still in awe of this piece. This is his gift that GOD has given him and now his journey begins to share his gift to the world. i hope all his dreams and goals come true he deserves this. REN IS THE GOAT. stay strong and be safe and i will never forget that we are human beeings and we do make mistakes and we are not perfect.
I can’t listen to it without getting emotional either, pure genius
Such a great reaction. Thanks for being so vulnerable and open, I hate seeing men try put on that “grrr I’m a man I can’t show emotion” front. Mental health is still stigmatised, especially men’s mental health. I’m a massive advocate for it. Anyway although I’m late to the game watching your videos I just wanted to send a virtual hug 🖤
I truly appreciated your genuine, heartfelt reaction and comments and my reaction to this song is similar to yours even after having watched this performance numerous times. I just learned about Ren a few days ago and have gone down this rabbit hole ever since. I can personally relate to many of his songs and they deeply touch me. Ren is an amazing artist; he plays multiple instruments and has great vocal ability. I am glad you have decided to check more of him. I would suggest you also listen/react to his musical collaborations with Chinchilla, his solo street performances, as well as his street sessions as a member of "The Big Push," which really showcase his vocal and instrumental skills. Ren is one-of-a-kind.
Its amazi g right! New follower on lots of reaction channels cause of ren ❤
I have been listening to this song every day since he put it out. Today I started looking for reaction videos because I needed to know if other people were as effected by this as I was. I was wondering if you had to be a big Ren fan already to appreciate this one. Turns out even complete newbies to Ren are blown away by it.
Your analogies have real beauty. The running through the woods, the clearings and the light, the knowing there are others in the dark but you can’t quite see them. Please know you have a power to reach others too. Thanks for your kindness.x
🥹🫂 Thank you, my friend. I appreciate you, this really does mean a lot for someone to say ❤️
Brilliant, emotional reaction. This young guy is a true poet. I'm a 52 year old woman and even I'm blown away! 🙂
Thank you for being the emotional mess that you became watching this song. To me, it shows that you relate and...that you are human. It can be an example for people (especially men) not to hold in their tears. It is ok. It shows you care, it shows you know, it shows you feel ❤
Your transparent and raw reaction was the perfect complement to Ren's incredibly vulnerable performance. It honestly gives his brilliance the respect it deserves. So, thanks for being brave enough to put it out there. And that forest analogy shows you have some of your own seeds of creative genius as well - really apropos. Thanks for sharing. And yes - this is my first ever comment...so sorry for the horrid user name.
first time seeing your channel. this is one of my favourite reactions to hi ren.
p.s gary ellis, you're a legend 🤣🤣