Darling, Violet gave birth to twins. They were Jenny and Screech. They never knew each other as their mother died. 14 years later Screech killed Jenny without knowing she was his twin sister. Fantastic reaction!! Can't wait for the next one ❤
When Violet died, the kids could not have gone to their father due to his violence, so they would have gone into the cate system and not know each other. Jenny became a 'street walker' at a young age due to circumstances and Screech became a hoodlum. When Screech can't get hold of his friend and his girlfriend is busy - she's busy with his friend. Ren read an article in a newspaper which was the jumping off point for him creating thus trilogy of tales. Recommend Ren' acoustic/live versions of Murderer and Troubes - his busking duet with Sam Tompkins of Walking on the Moon/No Diggity + with Chinchilla doing One Dance/Drunk In Love + with his group The Big Push doing I Shot The Sheriff/Road To Zion/Hip-Hop. Having said this, most of Ren's outpost is masterful.
Thanks for letting him know that!!!! I was just about to comment -he didn’t seem to catch the sexual abuse reference when she was young….not domestic- just sickening to my core 😢
Hi, me again. Part 1; Well, you're the one who introduced me to Ren BTW! That last reaction made me speechless, now I'm 68yrs old, and I haven't been this impressed with an artist in, like, 50yrs!!! His story telling is impeccable, this is just how ancient/medieval Bards used to get the news out to ordinary people, telling the stories that mattered.
@stewrmo Ta! If I was a professional musician I'd be hanging up my guitar right now! Music will never be the same to me ever again! And I really don't mind!!!
Welcome in Sir. My teenaged son introduced me and I'm 45 and disinterested with most modern music. Ren changes things. Check out his band The Big Push, originals are great but their live covers in the street are something else.
When you think of the millions musicians pay for videos that have no impact at all - yet give Sam a camera and Ren a guitar and look what you get. Absolute magic! Yes, I am a Renegade! Have been for years. 😀
Yeah, it's become a movement. It's gone beyond just the music... Ren shines like a lighthouse! And, like the music, his messaging is just universal and timeless. He dares each of us to believe in community, and to each be the change we want to see in the world. And we CAN change the world... even just healing one heart at a time : ) Much love from one, 54 year old, British, and definitely slightly crazy Renegade o/ o/ o/
Whenever we’re scrolling and notice someone reacting to Ren for the first time. We will immediately stop to share in your first Ren experience . We know how impactful it was for us. And it doesn’t stop. There’s always more! REN’s a true gift.
If you notice that REN is playing on the colours of his Sweatsuit/Tracksuit. He wore Red in Jenny’s song and Blue in Screech’s song, and what happens if you mix red and blue together, you get the colour Violet.
Violet died while giving birth to twins - the twins are Jenny and Screech - Violet's tale takes place 14 years before the Jenny and Screech tales. Screech and Jenny grow up probably in childrens homes or adopted and are unaware of each other. The tragedy is that Screech kills his sister.
Great emotional reaction. I agree, if you see Ren in a hospital gown, it's over. Also if you see Ren in a car, it's over. And if you see Ren in Five Guys ....
Yaaay! I've been watching your content for years. I've been watching Ren for years. I'm so glad the Renegades have shown you love ❤️ we're a special group of kind hearted humans
I've been following JPS for years. Discovered Ren a couple month ago (and was obsessed right away). So besides binge watching a lot of old reactions to Ren from other channels, I love seeing the channels I follow for a long time, also discover Ren. Often I'm jealous of people hearing to a brilliant song for the first time, but I don't think I wanna redo watching this one for the first time. It f-ed with my head for a couple days. That's how brilliant and sad it is. Now after hearing it more often, I can enjoy it more. What an artist!
Violet is their mother. When she died they were probably put into care and were unlucky in any foster homes or not they were taken in to. Don't forget that it was 3 generational trauma. Screech was not her boyfriend. They had never met but obviously lived in the same area without knowing each other. Screech was living on the streets and Jenny was probably a hooker as she was also 14 but had walked those streets a 1000 times before and wore high heeled shoes.
Ren has said Jenny was NOT a hooker. Plenty of girls/women walk streets after dark even 1000s of times going to and from work. The assumption is based on gender and class bias.
Everything else I agree with, just contesting the last point. Someone asked on discord whether Jenny was a prostitute, and Ren replied I sure hope not, the story was messed up enough as it was (quoting from memory but something along those lines). Really the only thing possibly pointing towards Jenny being a prostitute are the heels, since it's not specifically implied that she's walked those streets at night. I've walked the streets in my city thousands of times before because I don't have a car, so I go everywhere by foot. Sometimes in the dark too if I've been out late for any reason. These tales are set in London where that's very plausible. Jenny also wears makeup, but so do most 14 year old girls these days (high heels less so, but some definitely do). Also her reaction to Screech when they first meet isn't a typical reaction for someone used to dealing with men alone at night. If she had lived that life for long enough to have walked the streets a thousand times because of it, she'd likely be way quicker with words and able to react in any other way than freezing. After the knife is introduced the situation changes of course, but Jenny froze well before that. I personally think she was out on the streets that night because something wasn't going well in her life ("she wanted to escape, can you blame?") and she probably wore the heels and makeup to appear older like many teenagers like to do, even if it's just to hang out with other kids and maybe try to impress the slightly older boys. This is England, where unfortunately many 14yo teens already have access to alcohol and cigarettes too (and drugs like Screech did).
REN is like a Shakespearian bard. He's an absolute genius. You must check out more of his music. You want to see his FIRE IN THE BOOTH 🔥 it's outstanding!!😊
This is actually quite a gift you provided to us, Joel. Thank you. Oh, and congrats' because you're probably the first American reactor to Ren who knows what Tesco is.
I knew what Tesco was and after just now Googleing, I was surprised there aren't any here in America. I must have heard it on shows or movies or something but I can't think where 😂
Thank you for your reaction! Violet was the mum of the twins Jenny and Screech (James) who were born 2005 (two zero zero five). She died at birth after her bf Stevie beat her up. Jenny and Screech then grew up in care not knowing of each other. Screech aged 14 runs into her and kills her not knowing she was his twin. It is unclear whether Stevie was their dad, or was it in fact Violet's own father who abused her. Exceptionally tragic tale masterfully told. Based on a newspaper article Ren read at some point and got inspiration to write this tragic tale. You simply cannot go wrong with anything you pick off Ren. Just keep in mind he's completely independent, only relying on his friends and often no budget to film and create these videos, especially at the start of his career. And on top of it all, battling the effects of Lyme disease that went undiagnosed for almost a decade, and that caused brain damage and multiple health complications he has been battling ever since (he was 17 when he got bitten by a tick). My personal favourites include Genesis, Power, Murderer but it is so hard to pick!! There are no bad songs by Ren!
He WILL be one of the greatest. He already is, but he's still growing and learning, which is amazing in itself. Ren and Harry mack are the ones to watch.....so much greatness and somehow getting better in their art❤
Violet was Jenny's and Screeches mom they were the twins that were save when she died. Then put into foster care or adopted separately. They did not know of each other
You almost got it! Jenny and Screech was set in 2019. Violet’s Tale was set in 2005. Violet was the Mother of Jenny and Screech. Stevie was their violent father, who probably went to prison for murder. We can imagine that Jenny and Screech went into care, and were separated by the careless state. Raised by different families, Jenny and Screech only met on that fateful night. Born on the same night and died on the same night. Woven into that is the generational behaviours Jenny and Violet reacting to violent men in the same fearful way, and Stevie and Screech being men who use violence to express their anger. Great reaction!
Violet's father was abusive and her mother said nothing. History repeats itself. Stevie might not be the father of Jenny and Screech but that just makes it worse
Stevie may have not been the father. Her dad was. Sexual abuse, her getting the welfare and a council flat (housing) at 16. Pregnant girls would be the first ones to get it , Stevie calling her a slut, etc.
@oistroplex From what I learned from other Renegades is that Stevie most likely is not the father because Jenny would not get an appartment on her own otherwise (that was worded poorly, hope you get what I mean ^^)
Followed this from your initial post of Ren. I'm tru;y blown over by the potent comnination of the lyrics and the guitar work. For all the modernity of the songs situations for me there's something of a Dark Minstrel quality in his presentation, the travelling troupadour going from place to place telling his tales of life's games of chance. Yes, more please.
SPOILER ALERT!!! Part 2; okay, lot to unpack here, so it's difficult to make the connections. So the story is set in 2019, Jenny and Screech are 14. Violets tale is 2005... so we're taken back to her life when she dies giving birth to TWINS! the twins are Jenny and Screech.... I don't want this to sound patronising, so have another go at connecting the dots... Great reaction once again! Thanks, mate.
I've been watching your channel for a couple of years now so glad you've found Ren he's a once in a lifetime artist, keep reacting to him and you'll never be disappointed
A beautiful and honest reaction ❤ Ren has no limits musically. He's ability to also tell a story is woven into his love of films. He really is a once in a generation talent that will change what music can become.
Amazing isn't he? Ren has brought the travelling minstrels up to date. They were popular in medieval times. People couldn't read or write and this is how they got their news, as well as the official town criers'.
glad so glad you have found Ren , the most amazing person , the way he tells these stories in a song is so powerful , he can make his Guitar talk is a strange way , I so love how he works these vids better than anyone , his songs are like a west end show
USA Renegade here! Loving your Ren reactions! The Renegades are truly a worldwide fanbase.... to see how far we span there is a song called "Love Is Healing" by Wynand Fourie (I think that's how it's spelled), a reactor/artist from South Africa, and The Renegades - It was a song created last year while Ren was going thru a very serious relapse in his medical health due to several factors. Luckily he is currently in Mexico undergoing more stem cell transplants and very in depth and tough medical treatments to hopefully help his health, fingers crossed! Not sure how long he'll be there but do know he's in clinic 6 days a week for up to 12 hours a day currently which has caused a slight delay in his release of his first installment in the next trilogy which is based on Vincent Van Gogh then the rollout for a double album called Slaughterhouse. 💙💙💙🫶🫶🫶
It was so funny to see you so lost at the end haha! Yeah Violet was giving birth too twins as she died, twins (jenny & screech) Can't wait for you to start the Ren rabbit hole, gotta start the money game series and sick boy!!
He started busking on the streets in bath first, but later mainly in brighton what is his main home since many years. But the last few years he was in canada and now in mexico for treatments of his various illnesses he has since he is 19, now 35. He originally was born in wales though.
My dude if you're going down this rabbit hole you've got to check out his song Chalk Outlines with Chinchilla. It's a fantastic song and performance with the interplay and both approaches vocally to the song.
This trilogy blew me away when I saw it for the first time years ago. Thanks to you and your reaction, I relived that moment. Thank you very much for that. As suggestions on what to watch next, I can recommend Money Game (parts 1 to 3).
Jennys tale was prompted by a newspaper story and people saying its such a shame then a few months later came Screeches tale then it was nearly 2 years later he released Violets tale tying it all together. Masterpiece.
🌟🌟 You did a great job with this reaction - I could see you concentrating trying to absorb the lyrics and storyline - don’t worry, many of Rens songs take several listens to get the full story. Ren has songs that are so diverse there’s some for any mood. Personally, I’m quite partial to: Seven Sins, Power, Troubles, and Fred Again Mashup. There’s also many songs from earlier in his journey, plus some absolute gems with the busking band he was part of called The Big Push - too many to list. 🌟🌟 Looking forward to more Ren reactions - thanks 🌟🌟
I really enjoy your reactions, especially as you show patience and immerse yourself first before you pause and express your impressions. Ren is a master story teller and he uses every level of communication possible, but for the story to unfold and be understood, it needs space and attention. Watching you giving both and taking us on your "ride" is precious. Thank you.
Violet was their mother she had twins obviously they would go to different homes. The implication was that her father was responsible for her pregnancy because you don’t get a flat so quickly without some terrible reason like living under those conditions at home. The boyfriend she had probably didn’t tell him straight away. Jenny was possibly a prostitute “walking the streets” and the high heels and rosy cheeks. If people read these stories and are not connected to the victims they usually say “It’s such a shame” and carry on with their lives! There’s no end to Ren’s talents. He did a song called Suicide about his best friend who very sadly took his own life as Ren rushed to try and save him. He plays piano on that track. Thank you for reacting to Ren’s works of art - you’re a true Renegade now! ❤
Ren doesn't agree with copyright strikes just FYI, if you get a strike just contest it and he will OK it his end. He's all about supporting the community and sharing the love
Ren was born and grew up in Wales but we in Brighton on the South Coast are also very proud to support him as he lives here now when not being treated in Canada. This video and many others are filmed in Brighton. You may want to visit it one day
Hey JP, just wanna say I am following you for years, started with your channel about germany. I'm also in the Ren rabbit hole for almost 2 years. Ren is not all tragedy and deep stuff, you can also have lots of fun with his music. He really IS one of the most talented and exciting artists on our planet. You won't regret diving deeper!
Renagades are focused on the story when communicating but it’s the deeper meaning ren is after. The understanding that all things are connected by understanding why/history you can break the cycle and stop the repeat. We can change, we can learn, we can be more than what were were told/ taught to be.
I have been following Ren since he was 22 he just turned 35. These 3 songs came out about 18 months in total. Jenny's tale was taken from a real newspaper article so based on a real story. Such a shame was a quote for an police officer. He decided to add Violets tale to have a beginning to the trilogy. Jenny was a prostitute. Screech's friend was not home because he was with Screech's gf.
violet was pregnant, when the dr saved the baby it was twins. they were adopted or fostered , never knew each other. they were jenny and screech. violet was their mother. they were star-crossed siblings! age-old story of strange karmas, and sociopathy.
Don't worry. Ren has funny songs. Ren has silly songs. Ren has cheeky songs. Ren has everything songs in nearly every genre. Goosebumps are usually the only constant. Enjoy the ride! You won't find another like it.
@Joe_Sheffield You'll be gobsmacked by this guy's range and catalog. What you've seen so far is the tiniest fraction of what he can do. On top of it all, he's an extraordinarily decent human being. Not a combination you see often. The mixture of talent and humanity is why, as Joel mentioned, he has the most devoted fan base around.
i love how during the first two people spend more time breaking down all the intricate amazing things hes doing while telling this story, but when they get to the third part they are so shocked they maybe stop to break down what they are seeing and react hes so captivating
JPS, been following you for 18 months or more and love your trips to the UK and your love of our Country is just great SO, to learn you are a Renegade now as well is wonderful ! Even more reason to watch you now! You now need to watch Ren and Chinchilla , Chalk Outlines' and 'How to be me' . Also look up Ren's history and you'll see he has suffered over many years , and is STILL suffering with Lymes disease and other related issues.
When Jenny and Screech were born to Violet they were obviously separated and went to different foster homes, and Jenny’s foster parents never told her that she had a brother, and vice versa.
Ren himself appreciates reactors so much! Due to his health he might never be able to tour or simply play concerts because he never knows when it's going south again. So we help him out with recommending his art to reactors so more and more people get to know him that will buy his music and merch. Best we can do for our boi
I think Ren also enjoys reaction videos because he can't perform live as much as he'd want to, so he gets to see people's reaction to his music this way instead. Just guessing, but it would make sense to me since he's usually more about the personal impact of his music on people rather than playing the money game. (Of course he still needs some money too.)
@durabelle Sure, can also be part of it. I know he watched Chris Liepes channel to improve his singing. In the interview he said it's weird to watch a channel and that channel reacts to your music praising his singing. Also, do you know that part of his Illest Of Our Time stream where he wanted to check out if someone already reacted to Illest and got emotional because it were so many?
Such a delight to see you descend into the rabbithole. It may already be too late for you to turn back - but don`t worry. You`ll be in good company down here ;)
He was busking on the streets of Brighton.... My hometown also a lot of his videos are shot around Brighton. I actually drive the buses you see a lot of in the background. I'm always on the lookout for him
Glad you did this one next it is unique and special. If you want another trilogy of his look at Money Games, or the four love music videos if you want something lighter. Otherwise, just enjoy the journey and do it your way. Peace from the UK.
Ren is a modern day bard painting such vivid imagery with his storytelling that it pulls you in and forces you to keep watching - even when it gets physically uncomfortable during Violet’s Tale. And Ren uses this ability to shed light on far too real issues in the world. Ren is special. And no one is ready for this…
Can't change it, if you refuse to see it. Ren held our eyelids open on this one... and urged empathy for everyones journey. With Ren it's all about empathy and compassion. And that's why, even beyond the music ... Ren himself shines like a lighthouse, to so many. He dares us to believe in better. And, my goodness, the Renegades didn't disappoint o/ o/ o/
My favourite Ren-song (after "Hi Ren") is "Su!cide". Its just dripping with raw emotions. "Kujo beatdown" is badass, but requires a bit of backstory research to fully enjoy😉 Also, i recommend, for all Who has not heard/seen it; -his 8(?) chapter story of his fight against sickness. Its just Ren reading what he wrote down on paper, but well worth the time.
The ending is better than what you thought it was: Violet gave birth to twins “a girl named Jenny and a boy named screech”. Screech killed his sister without knowing it. They were born side by side the same day and died side by side the same day.
So great that you have the whole catalogue of Ren videos still to run through. Definitely one of the most creative and under appreciated artists of our time. Enjoy and thanks for the reaction video.
Joel, the composition is in the style of a 'Greek Tragedy' which is an ancient form of story telling, in which all of the main characters dies at the end: Violet is the abused Mother who dies at the birth of her twin children - the birth twins are traditionally associated with 'good fortune'; Jenny and Screech are her twin children, who were separated at both and presumably adopted into different families; the first time they met since birth Screech attempted to mug Jennies, and ended up stabbing and killing her; Screech was subsequently shot by armed Police, and died a few street away from where he had killed his sister; Jenny and Screech (twin brother and sister) were both and died on the same day. Ren uses the metaphor of twins being associated with 'good fortune', to deepen the tragic emotional impact of story.
Nice one jps! May i suggest the Money Game series next. It’s three parts 1,2 and 3. Ren is fighting many causes in his music. The theme of his last album was GREED and money game is all about that.
Subbed to watch your journey down the Ren rabbit hole. Prepare to have your mind blown. He can do it all. He plays many instruments & hes bad ass on on of them. All self taught. Hes a beautiful singer also raps, beatboxes, produces & mixes his own music. You name it he does it. Great reaction & if you read the comments many of my renegade friends have explained the trilogy tale of Jenny & screech.
Renegade new sub here to support and grow your channel. As Ren likes to quote, "a rising tide lifts all ships". The Renegades try to help his "rising tide". You have no idea what Ren's catalog of work really entails. They're not all heavy and deep, try Power next, it will make you feel great, I use that one to get me going in the mornings Welcome. Stacie from Boston
One more Renegade checking in!! When I stumbled upon your reaction to this, and then subsequently discovered you had previously reached to Rens "Hi Ren" I had a real dilemma!, but I am openly lazy, so it was far easier to just continue to watch this one!! There where so many occasions during your reaction that you obviously wanted to pause,and share your feelings and emotions, but you didn't! That my friend,shows me that at those moments in time you felt that what Ren was saying was far more important than anything you might have been about to say! That shows true respect! Alternatively, like me, you may have been enjoying it so much, that you didn't want it to end 😂😂. Either way,it is obvious that you share my love and respect for Ren.welcome to our Renegade family❤
Pure musical theatre! Unfortunately you still didn’t get that Violet gave birth to Jenny and Screech. They were twins who were separated after Violet died and sent to different places so never knew each other until that fateful moment on the street. A couple more to react to are Chalk Outlines and Murderer.
Definitely consider myself a Ren-egade. At 61, born and raised in Scotland and now living in the USA, Ran is an incredible once in a century artist who impacts many, many people very deeply. He is so talented, so insightful, and he's had such a tough journey up until now with his medical challenges - yet he remains humble, hopeful, supportive, and incredibly down to earth and honest. I cannot say enough good things about Ren - about his fan base - and I'm happy you have found him. Jump down the Ren Rabbit hole much, much deeper. You will NOT be disappointed in my opinion.
Screech reminds me of my nephew. My sister adopted him when he was a newborn and addicted to drugs. Whenever he witnessed abuse he panicked. He was a teenager when he found his birth mother. Then he found out that his birth Father beat her regularly. Even trying to make her have a miscarriage. He never witnessed violence in his home but it still affected him greatly.
Like your videos since a time ago and i like your openminded mindset young men. I am a 59y German Renegade, just subbed for a pretty wonderfull journey. Stay save and healthy! Btw.. Violet was a silence girl, she didn´t even make to the title. Ren is just a wonderfull grounded genius!
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Darling, Violet gave birth to twins. They were Jenny and Screech. They never knew each other as their mother died. 14 years later Screech killed Jenny without knowing she was his twin sister.
Fantastic reaction!!
Can't wait for the next one ❤
Jenny and James (Screech)
@MrDavvol but he said ' a boy named screech ' the thought plickens .. lol
@peterwilliamson5953 James, who was called Screech.
When Violet died, the kids could not have gone to their father due to his violence, so they would have gone into the cate system and not know each other. Jenny became a 'street walker' at a young age due to circumstances and Screech became a hoodlum.
When Screech can't get hold of his friend and his girlfriend is busy - she's busy with his friend.
Ren read an article in a newspaper which was the jumping off point for him creating thus trilogy of tales.
Recommend Ren' acoustic/live versions of Murderer and Troubes - his busking duet with Sam Tompkins of Walking on the Moon/No Diggity + with Chinchilla doing One Dance/Drunk In Love + with his group The Big Push doing I Shot The Sheriff/Road To Zion/Hip-Hop. Having said this, most of Ren's outpost is masterful.
Thanks for letting him know that!!!! I was just about to comment -he didn’t seem to catch the sexual abuse reference when she was young….not domestic- just sickening to my core 😢
Hi, me again. Part 1; Well, you're the one who introduced me to Ren BTW! That last reaction made me speechless, now I'm 68yrs old, and I haven't been this impressed with an artist in, like, 50yrs!!! His story telling is impeccable, this is just how ancient/medieval Bards used to get the news out to ordinary people, telling the stories that mattered.
Welcome to the Renegades Phil! Pull up a chair!
@stewrmo Ta! If I was a professional musician I'd be hanging up my guitar right now! Music will never be the same to me ever again! And I really don't mind!!!
Welcome in Sir. My teenaged son introduced me and I'm 45 and disinterested with most modern music. Ren changes things. Check out his band The Big Push, originals are great but their live covers in the street are something else.
When I say most of his comments are like this, I mean it - and I love it. His talent really does transcend generations.
I’m 71 and found REN on here 2 yrs ago. I was knocked out.
When you think of the millions musicians pay for videos that have no impact at all - yet give Sam a camera and Ren a guitar and look what you get. Absolute magic!
Yes, I am a Renegade! Have been for years. 😀
I love that his fan base is anything from 4 - 94+ years old 😊
Yeah, it's become a movement. It's gone beyond just the music... Ren shines like a lighthouse! And, like the music, his messaging is just universal and timeless.
He dares each of us to believe in community, and to each be the change we want to see in the world.
And we CAN change the world... even just healing one heart at a time : )
Much love from one, 54 year old, British, and definitely slightly crazy Renegade o/ o/ o/
Whenever we’re scrolling and notice someone reacting to Ren for the first time. We will immediately stop to share in your first Ren experience . We know how impactful it was for us. And it doesn’t stop. There’s always more! REN’s a true gift.
i completely agree. its always a treat to see someone experience the brilliance of ren
If you notice that REN is playing on the colours of his Sweatsuit/Tracksuit.
He wore Red in Jenny’s song and Blue in Screech’s song, and what happens if you mix red and blue together, you get the colour Violet.
I've even thought of that!
Violet died while giving birth to twins - the twins are Jenny and Screech - Violet's tale takes place 14 years before the Jenny and Screech tales. Screech and Jenny grow up probably in childrens homes or adopted and are unaware of each other. The tragedy is that Screech kills his sister.
Great emotional reaction. I agree, if you see Ren in a hospital gown, it's over. Also if you see Ren in a car, it's over. And if you see Ren in Five Guys ....
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😂😂😂😂❤
Lock up your mothers 😂
He is f*ngering your mom (Ren's words not mine :)
Lol😅😅😅😅😅
Yaaay! I've been watching your content for years. I've been watching Ren for years.
I'm so glad the Renegades have shown you love ❤️ we're a special group of kind hearted humans
I've been following JPS for years. Discovered Ren a couple month ago (and was obsessed right away). So besides binge watching a lot of old reactions to Ren from other channels, I love seeing the channels I follow for a long time, also discover Ren. Often I'm jealous of people hearing to a brilliant song for the first time, but I don't think I wanna redo watching this one for the first time. It f-ed with my head for a couple days. That's how brilliant and sad it is. Now after hearing it more often, I can enjoy it more. What an artist!
Violet is their mother. When she died they were probably put into care and were unlucky in any foster homes or not they were taken in to. Don't forget that it was 3 generational trauma. Screech was not her boyfriend. They had never met but obviously lived in the same area without knowing each other. Screech was living on the streets and Jenny was probably a hooker as she was also 14 but had walked those streets a 1000 times before and wore high heeled shoes.
Ren has said Jenny was NOT a hooker. Plenty of girls/women walk streets after dark even 1000s of times going to and from work. The assumption is based on gender and class bias.
Everything else I agree with, just contesting the last point. Someone asked on discord whether Jenny was a prostitute, and Ren replied I sure hope not, the story was messed up enough as it was (quoting from memory but something along those lines).
Really the only thing possibly pointing towards Jenny being a prostitute are the heels, since it's not specifically implied that she's walked those streets at night. I've walked the streets in my city thousands of times before because I don't have a car, so I go everywhere by foot. Sometimes in the dark too if I've been out late for any reason. These tales are set in London where that's very plausible. Jenny also wears makeup, but so do most 14 year old girls these days (high heels less so, but some definitely do).
Also her reaction to Screech when they first meet isn't a typical reaction for someone used to dealing with men alone at night. If she had lived that life for long enough to have walked the streets a thousand times because of it, she'd likely be way quicker with words and able to react in any other way than freezing. After the knife is introduced the situation changes of course, but Jenny froze well before that.
I personally think she was out on the streets that night because something wasn't going well in her life ("she wanted to escape, can you blame?") and she probably wore the heels and makeup to appear older like many teenagers like to do, even if it's just to hang out with other kids and maybe try to impress the slightly older boys. This is England, where unfortunately many 14yo teens already have access to alcohol and cigarettes too (and drugs like Screech did).
Violet was Screech's and Jenny's mum. They were the babies she was pregnant with. Seperated at birth and were unaware of each other.
Never did I think I'd see you reacting to Ren. Happy days
Same here!!
REN is like a Shakespearian bard. He's an absolute genius. You must check out more of his music. You want to see his FIRE IN THE BOOTH 🔥 it's outstanding!!😊
This is actually quite a gift you provided to us, Joel. Thank you. Oh, and congrats' because you're probably the first American reactor to Ren who knows what Tesco is.
That’s because he is an honorary Brit.! He’s travelled Europe quite extensively and the UK a couple of times and he fucking loves a Tesco meal deal!!
I knew what Tesco was and after just now Googleing, I was surprised there aren't any here in America. I must have heard it on shows or movies or something but I can't think where 😂
His skill and talent cannot be denied. For a look at his humanity I'd watch his million subscriber video. It made me appreciate his artistry even more
Ren is so talented, it's crazy!! I love everything he does. He's a genius ❤
So pleased you decided to carry on with reacting to Ren. I am so looking forward to your reaction. ❤
He's our boy we will support him wherever and whoever reacts to him.
Thank you for your reaction! Violet was the mum of the twins Jenny and Screech (James) who were born 2005 (two zero zero five). She died at birth after her bf Stevie beat her up. Jenny and Screech then grew up in care not knowing of each other. Screech aged 14 runs into her and kills her not knowing she was his twin. It is unclear whether Stevie was their dad, or was it in fact Violet's own father who abused her. Exceptionally tragic tale masterfully told. Based on a newspaper article Ren read at some point and got inspiration to write this tragic tale.
You simply cannot go wrong with anything you pick off Ren. Just keep in mind he's completely independent, only relying on his friends and often no budget to film and create these videos, especially at the start of his career. And on top of it all, battling the effects of Lyme disease that went undiagnosed for almost a decade, and that caused brain damage and multiple health complications he has been battling ever since (he was 17 when he got bitten by a tick). My personal favourites include Genesis, Power, Murderer but it is so hard to pick!! There are no bad songs by Ren!
He’s a modern day Shakespeare, so very proud he’s from wales 🏴.
As you should be Kim! One love from Scotland. 💙👊🏻🫡
@ love from Wales 🏴 also.❤️
He WILL be one of the greatest. He already is, but he's still growing and learning, which is amazing in itself. Ren and Harry mack are the ones to watch.....so much greatness and somehow getting better in their art❤
Violet was Jenny's and Screeches mom they were the twins that were save when she died. Then put into foster care or adopted separately. They did not know of each other
You almost got it!
Jenny and Screech was set in 2019.
Violet’s Tale was set in 2005.
Violet was the Mother of Jenny and Screech.
Stevie was their violent father, who probably went to prison for murder.
We can imagine that Jenny and Screech went into care, and were separated by the careless state.
Raised by different families, Jenny and Screech only met on that fateful night.
Born on the same night and died on the same night.
Woven into that is the generational behaviours Jenny and Violet reacting to violent men in the same fearful way, and Stevie and Screech being men who use violence to express their anger.
Great reaction!
Good discription
Violet's father was abusive and her mother said nothing. History repeats itself. Stevie might not be the father of Jenny and Screech but that just makes it worse
Stevie may have not been the father. Her dad was. Sexual abuse, her getting the welfare and a council flat (housing) at 16. Pregnant girls would be the first ones to get it , Stevie calling her a slut, etc.
@oistroplex From what I learned from other Renegades is that Stevie most likely is not the father because Jenny would not get an appartment on her own otherwise (that was worded poorly, hope you get what I mean ^^)
He is without doubt one of the most talented and original artists I've ever seen .
I pray he gets the flowers he deserves .
Ren is the KING of 1 take performances! Each of these 3 are 1 takes also!
More like 1-shot videos. I know Violet's tale took 28 takes and Money Game pt1 took 137 takes.
Followed this from your initial post of Ren. I'm tru;y blown over by the potent comnination of the lyrics and the guitar work. For all the modernity of the songs situations for me there's something of a Dark Minstrel quality in his presentation, the travelling troupadour going from place to place telling his tales of life's games of chance. Yes, more please.
So excited to see you found the rabbit hole. So much more to find, I'd subscribe, but I've already been subscribed to you for two years!
same here, stoked hes finally found ren.
SPOILER ALERT!!! Part 2; okay, lot to unpack here, so it's difficult to make the connections. So the story is set in 2019, Jenny and Screech are 14. Violets tale is 2005... so we're taken back to her life when she dies giving birth to TWINS! the twins are Jenny and Screech.... I don't want this to sound patronising, so have another go at connecting the dots... Great reaction once again! Thanks, mate.
Welcome to the RENegade ❤❤ The rabbit hole is deep. But worth it…
Any Renegades on here check out Joel's other videos, love his videos, he's also been here in the UK to visit, love his takes, such a great lad.
I've been watching your channel for a couple of years now so glad you've found Ren he's a once in a lifetime artist, keep reacting to him and you'll never be disappointed
Ren is from Anglesey. Wales in UK
Ren is such an amazing artist, and shines a light where others fear to tread. Once seen, never forgotten.
Some people never get a fair chance at a real life. They grew up never knowing each other. Their mom Violet lost her life the night they were born
It's theatre. It's a film script. This man is a genius.
A beautiful and honest reaction ❤
Ren has no limits musically. He's ability to also tell a story is woven into his love of films. He really is a once in a generation talent that will change what music can become.
Amazing isn't he? Ren has brought the travelling minstrels up to date. They were popular in medieval times. People couldn't read or write and this is how they got their news, as well as the official town criers'.
Thanks JPS. I like watching you find your own lane.
I loved you before now you're becoming a fellow Renegade I love you even more 💓
Almost there. Violet was the mum of Jenny and Screech. The phone call was to his girlfriend.
“I was not expecting that” is a pretty common response to a lot of Ren’s music 😂
Thank you for your reaction!
REN is simply incredible. He is an artist like no other I can think of. I was in tears 2 minutes in.
REN = Quality. ItsJps = Quality Reaction.
glad so glad you have found Ren , the most amazing person , the way he tells these stories in a song is so powerful , he can make his Guitar talk is a strange way , I so love how he works these vids better than anyone , his songs are like a west end show
USA Renegade here! Loving your Ren reactions! The Renegades are truly a worldwide fanbase.... to see how far we span there is a song called "Love Is Healing" by Wynand Fourie (I think that's how it's spelled), a reactor/artist from South Africa, and The Renegades - It was a song created last year while Ren was going thru a very serious relapse in his medical health due to several factors. Luckily he is currently in Mexico undergoing more stem cell transplants and very in depth and tough medical treatments to hopefully help his health, fingers crossed! Not sure how long he'll be there but do know he's in clinic 6 days a week for up to 12 hours a day currently which has caused a slight delay in his release of his first installment in the next trilogy which is based on Vincent Van Gogh then the rollout for a double album called Slaughterhouse.
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It was so funny to see you so lost at the end haha! Yeah Violet was giving birth too twins as she died, twins (jenny & screech)
Can't wait for you to start the Ren rabbit hole, gotta start the money game series and sick boy!!
He started busking on the streets in bath first, but later mainly in brighton what is his main home since many years.
But the last few years he was in canada and now in mexico for treatments of his various illnesses he has since he is 19, now 35.
He originally was born in wales though.
My dude if you're going down this rabbit hole you've got to check out his song Chalk Outlines with Chinchilla. It's a fantastic song and performance with the interplay and both approaches vocally to the song.
This trilogy blew me away when I saw it for the first time years ago. Thanks to you and your reaction, I relived that moment. Thank you very much for that.
As suggestions on what to watch next, I can recommend Money Game (parts 1 to 3).
I’ve been watching your reactions on the Lake District , I live up there. Now you’ve found ren. He’s so so good. You’re going to love his music
Jennys tale was prompted by a newspaper story and people saying its such a shame then a few months later came Screeches tale then it was nearly 2 years later he released Violets tale tying it all together. Masterpiece.
🌟🌟 You did a great job with this reaction - I could see you concentrating trying to absorb the lyrics and storyline - don’t worry, many of Rens songs take several listens to get the full story.
Ren has songs that are so diverse there’s some for any mood. Personally, I’m quite partial to: Seven Sins, Power, Troubles, and Fred Again Mashup.
There’s also many songs from earlier in his journey, plus some absolute gems with the busking band he was part of called The Big Push - too many to list.
🌟🌟 Looking forward to more Ren reactions - thanks 🌟🌟
I really enjoy your reactions, especially as you show patience and immerse yourself first before you pause and express your impressions. Ren is a master story teller and he uses every level of communication possible, but for the story to unfold and be understood, it needs space and attention. Watching you giving both and taking us on your "ride" is precious. Thank you.
So glad you listened to this ren is absolutely amazing ❤❤
I love to see the light bulb moment when people connect the dots to this tale. This is described as "Bardcore" by the Renegades
Love that you are doing Ren. Please, please do his "Fire In the booth". He smoked dat sheeit!🫡👊🏻 Renegades💙
Violet was their mother she had twins obviously they would go to different homes. The implication was that her father was responsible for her pregnancy because you don’t get a flat so quickly without some terrible reason like living under those conditions at home. The boyfriend she had probably didn’t tell him straight away. Jenny was possibly a prostitute “walking the streets” and the high heels and rosy cheeks. If people read these stories and are not connected to the victims they usually say “It’s such a shame” and carry on with their lives!
There’s no end to Ren’s talents. He did a song called Suicide about his best friend who very sadly took his own life as Ren rushed to try and save him. He plays piano on that track.
Thank you for reacting to Ren’s works of art - you’re a true Renegade now! ❤
Ren doesn't agree with copyright strikes just FYI, if you get a strike just contest it and he will OK it his end. He's all about supporting the community and sharing the love
Ren was born and grew up in Wales but we in Brighton on the South Coast are also very proud to support him as he lives here now when not being treated in Canada. This video and many others are filmed in Brighton. You may want to visit it one day
Hey JP, just wanna say I am following you for years, started with your channel about germany. I'm also in the Ren rabbit hole for almost 2 years.
Ren is not all tragedy and deep stuff, you can also have lots of fun with his music. He really IS one of the most talented and exciting artists on our planet. You won't regret diving deeper!
I’ve never heard this before, he’s a great actor, singer, guitar player , songwriter all in one, a genius !
Renagades are focused on the story when communicating but it’s the deeper meaning ren is after. The understanding that all things are connected by understanding why/history you can break the cycle and stop the repeat. We can change, we can learn, we can be more than what were were told/ taught to be.
I have been following Ren since he was 22 he just turned 35. These 3 songs came out about 18 months in total. Jenny's tale was taken from a real newspaper article so based on a real story. Such a shame was a quote for an police officer. He decided to add Violets tale to have a beginning to the trilogy.
Jenny was a prostitute. Screech's friend was not home because he was with Screech's gf.
Ren is a genius ❤
violet was pregnant, when the dr saved the baby it was twins. they were adopted or fostered , never knew each other. they were jenny and screech. violet was their mother. they were star-crossed siblings! age-old story of strange karmas, and sociopathy.
Britain keeps surprising you , ive waited on your channel for these moments , worth the wait .
Don't worry. Ren has funny songs. Ren has silly songs. Ren has cheeky songs. Ren has everything songs in nearly every genre. Goosebumps are usually the only constant. Enjoy the ride! You won't find another like it.
This is great to hear cos I'm new to Ren thanks to Joel, but from what I've heard I definitely want to hear more!!
@Joe_Sheffield You'll be gobsmacked by this guy's range and catalog. What you've seen so far is the tiniest fraction of what he can do. On top of it all, he's an extraordinarily decent human being. Not a combination you see often. The mixture of talent and humanity is why, as Joel mentioned, he has the most devoted fan base around.
Seems you're fully in the Ren Rabbit hole. It's friendly down here, don't resist. Ren is so versatile, try Chalk Outline next.❤
The live version! 😁
Please consider creating a playlist for ren and friends. There is so much to discover. ❤
i love how during the first two people spend more time breaking down all the intricate amazing things hes doing while telling this story, but when they get to the third part they are so shocked they maybe stop to break down what they are seeing and react hes so captivating
JPS, been following you for 18 months or more and love your trips to the UK and your love of our Country is just great SO, to learn you are a Renegade now as well is wonderful ! Even more reason to watch you now!
You now need to watch Ren and Chinchilla , Chalk Outlines' and 'How to be me' . Also look up Ren's history and you'll see he has suffered over many years , and is STILL suffering with Lymes disease and other related issues.
When Jenny and Screech were born to Violet they were obviously separated and went to different foster homes, and Jenny’s foster parents never told her that she had a brother, and vice versa.
Ren himself appreciates reactors so much! Due to his health he might never be able to tour or simply play concerts because he never knows when it's going south again. So we help him out with recommending his art to reactors so more and more people get to know him that will buy his music and merch. Best we can do for our boi
I think Ren also enjoys reaction videos because he can't perform live as much as he'd want to, so he gets to see people's reaction to his music this way instead. Just guessing, but it would make sense to me since he's usually more about the personal impact of his music on people rather than playing the money game. (Of course he still needs some money too.)
@durabelle Sure, can also be part of it. I know he watched Chris Liepes channel to improve his singing. In the interview he said it's weird to watch a channel and that channel reacts to your music praising his singing. Also, do you know that part of his Illest Of Our Time stream where he wanted to check out if someone already reacted to Illest and got emotional because it were so many?
Such a delight to see you descend into the rabbithole. It may already be too late for you to turn back - but don`t worry. You`ll be in good company down here ;)
He was busking on the streets of Brighton....
My hometown also a lot of his videos are shot around Brighton. I actually drive the buses you see a lot of in the background.
I'm always on the lookout for him
This always gives me goosebumps. Violet was their mum but died, they were separated and screech ended Jenny. He became his dad.
Glad you did this one next it is unique and special. If you want another trilogy of his look at Money Games, or the four love music videos if you want something lighter. Otherwise, just enjoy the journey and do it your way. Peace from the UK.
Ren is a modern day bard painting such vivid imagery with his storytelling that it pulls you in and forces you to keep watching - even when it gets physically uncomfortable during Violet’s Tale. And Ren uses this ability to shed light on far too real issues in the world. Ren is special. And no one is ready for this…
Can't change it, if you refuse to see it. Ren held our eyelids open on this one... and urged empathy for everyones journey.
With Ren it's all about empathy and compassion. And that's why, even beyond the music ... Ren himself shines like a lighthouse, to so many.
He dares us to believe in better. And, my goodness, the Renegades didn't disappoint o/ o/ o/
So how many of you were SCREAMING at your phones or computers? Be honest now. I'll wait lol. Great reaction bro.
My favourite Ren-song (after "Hi Ren") is "Su!cide". Its just dripping with raw emotions.
"Kujo beatdown" is badass, but requires a bit of backstory research to fully enjoy😉
Also, i recommend, for all Who has not heard/seen it; -his 8(?) chapter story of his fight against sickness. Its just Ren reading what he wrote down on paper, but well worth the time.
The ending is better than what you thought it was: Violet gave birth to twins “a girl named Jenny and a boy named screech”. Screech killed his sister without knowing it. They were born side by side the same day and died side by side the same day.
So great that you have the whole catalogue of Ren videos still to run through. Definitely one of the most creative and under appreciated artists of our time. Enjoy and thanks for the reaction video.
Violet was their mum she died the twins survived.
He paints a horrible but very real type of story.
Renegade present ❤ buckle up for this one❤ also 1 takes all 3
Had to subscribe. I'm a die hard Renegade and I loved your reaction. It was like a light bulb went off. Thank you, great reaction.
Joel, the composition is in the style of a 'Greek Tragedy' which is an ancient form of story telling, in which all of the main characters dies at the end:
Violet is the abused Mother who dies at the birth of her twin children - the birth twins are traditionally associated with 'good fortune'; Jenny and Screech are her twin children, who were separated at both and presumably adopted into different families; the first time they met since birth Screech attempted to mug Jennies, and ended up stabbing and killing her; Screech was subsequently shot by armed Police, and died a few street away from where he had killed his sister; Jenny and Screech (twin brother and sister) were both and died on the same day.
Ren uses the metaphor of twins being associated with 'good fortune', to deepen the tragic emotional impact of story.
Ren is so special & the Renegades will always assemble when someone discovers him ❤️🎶
Nice one jps! May i suggest the Money Game series next. It’s three parts 1,2 and 3. Ren is fighting many causes in his music. The theme of his last album was GREED and money game is all about that.
Subbed to watch your journey down the Ren rabbit hole. Prepare to have your mind blown. He can do it all. He plays many instruments & hes bad ass on on of them. All self taught. Hes a beautiful singer also raps, beatboxes, produces & mixes his own music. You name it he does it. Great reaction & if you read the comments many of my renegade friends have explained the trilogy tale of Jenny & screech.
Renegade new sub here to support and grow your channel. As Ren likes to quote, "a rising tide lifts all ships". The Renegades try to help his "rising tide". You have no idea what Ren's catalog of work really entails. They're not all heavy and deep, try Power next, it will make you feel great, I use that one to get me going in the mornings
Welcome.
Stacie from Boston
Screech was 14 , his sister Jenny was too, twins right. And Violet was the abused mom. Violets tale was in 2005.
One more Renegade checking in!! When I stumbled upon your reaction to this, and then subsequently discovered you had previously reached to Rens "Hi Ren" I had a real dilemma!, but I am openly lazy, so it was far easier to just continue to watch this one!! There where so many occasions during your reaction that you obviously wanted to pause,and share your feelings and emotions, but you didn't! That my friend,shows me that at those moments in time you felt that what Ren was saying was far more important than anything you might have been about to say! That shows true respect! Alternatively, like me, you may have been enjoying it so much, that you didn't want it to end 😂😂. Either way,it is obvious that you share my love and respect for Ren.welcome to our Renegade family❤
Pure musical theatre! Unfortunately you still didn’t get that Violet gave birth to Jenny and Screech. They were twins who were separated after Violet died and sent to different places so never knew each other until that fateful moment on the street.
A couple more to react to are Chalk Outlines and Murderer.
Ren is a genius and a thoroughly lovely human, have a look at his take on bittersweet symphony
im unsure what it is i love about watching you experience these for the first time, but theres something so human to it all. Love from across the pond
Definitely consider myself a Ren-egade. At 61, born and raised in Scotland and now living in the USA, Ran is an incredible once in a century artist who impacts many, many people very deeply. He is so talented, so insightful, and he's had such a tough journey up until now with his medical challenges - yet he remains humble, hopeful, supportive, and incredibly down to earth and honest. I cannot say enough good things about Ren - about his fan base - and I'm happy you have found him. Jump down the Ren Rabbit hole much, much deeper. You will NOT be disappointed in my opinion.
Screech reminds me of my nephew. My sister adopted him when he was a newborn and addicted to drugs. Whenever he witnessed abuse he panicked. He was a teenager when he found his birth mother. Then he found out that his birth Father beat her regularly. Even trying to make her have a miscarriage. He never witnessed violence in his home but it still affected him greatly.
It's Brighton, it was filmed there, it's a seaside town and at one point you can hear the seagulls.
Like your videos since a time ago and i like your openminded mindset young men.
I am a 59y German Renegade, just subbed for a pretty wonderfull journey.
Stay save and healthy!
Btw.. Violet was a silence girl, she didn´t even make to the title.
Ren is just a wonderfull grounded genius!