Idk if anyone noticed but can take we take a second to appreciate Tony who listened with open ears and did not interject during Ren's entire thought process. Massive respect for Tony
True, if it was me half of it would be *trying* to get to the subject making sense, and end up failing miserably, I'm bad at communicating :P, expect in text, cause then i have more time to think and react
Young man. Your mind is so sensitive and exposed, that I cant help to feel a intense combination of admiration and fear for you for what its about to come. Surround yourself at all times of your lifelong trusted good people. Dont let the fake new friends that will come, use you and lead you to the wrong path to later drop you and forget you. I am twice your age, and see you as a light of hope for many. Be ready to lead their way with courage.🙏🙏
I'm taking a deep dive into Ren's past videos and came across this interview.... have to say all of Ren says regarding sensitivity and desensitisation is spot on and I'm sure a real difficult line to walk when writing songs but he puts so well here he clearly has such a way with words and ability to express himself that I think he manages it flawlessly!
This man is an actual wordsmith, how he forms his sentances without stuttering or filler words is truly mesmerizing to listen to. Should start a podcast 💯
Every time I hear you speak or read some opinion/post of yours, I find myself having more and more respect for you as a person as much as an artist. I'm really glad I was able to stumble upon you dude.
it's true ... the way people are these days is crazy and above all strange, therefore it has become increasingly difficult to create songs / films / works of art in general, because there is little that the world still has to to see. The fact is that Ren: you do it, you make us feel something new every time. And, apart from the talent you have, I think it is because in the end you really care: with this video you show us that you are not just making music but you are challenging yourself, you are doing something new, you want to move us from this omniscient apathy .. and I'm so thankful for that.
Well said,the one thing ,I take from Ren ,IS THAT HES SO CLUED IN,and has a deep level of empathy ,with those who have been left out ,he has been left with his mind ,and sifted out ,the "buzz"words ,and ,in a very human way ,is saying ,what so many of us ,see ,and feel disempowered .THIS ,is empowering ,too many dehumanise ,Ren ,brings back raw humanity ,in laymans terms ,wise ,beyond your years ,Ren ,no agenda ,just plain truth.
Wow! And now look at how you ARE touching people's hearts, Ren! People of all ages, all over the world. Your art is rendering them (us) speechless and in tears and also happy and joyful. I think it's because you are not numb and you are reminding us of our common humanity.
This shows everyone the amount of thought process that Ren clearly puts into his music, his videos and his content in general, it's not luck, it's fully formed and intentionally thought provoking. The young man is a f*ckin genius beyond even what i thought. Switched on doesn't even cover it. The next few years are going to be so refreshing from a music perspective now that Ren is about to arrive with a bang. We in Scotland canny wait.
What a spot-on cristal-clear analysis! This should be part of media-study curriculum. Sadly that situation is still current, but fortunately artists like you open new perspectives and bring people hope. Thank you!
Ren has totally hit the nail on the head. We are all influenced by the media of today, whether news, TV, Films, social media etc, which is changing the way we look/reactions and perceive the world we live in Total respect to this guy and i love his material, everything!
I love this, the way he articulates how he feels and his process is insane. I've only recently started listening to his music, and Im hooked. I waited for the live streams of all his new songs. I cannot wait to see what he'll make next. Ren you're amazing and a true inspiration!!!
yes to all of this, same for me since 2 intense months, ren& sam blew my mind with their voices and words (and of course beats), the old as well as the new pieces 🖤
"insane"?, I guess you mean: SANE? He's so amazingly sane (in spite of his grave physical sickness and the insane world we're living in) I can hardly get it (he could be my grandson!, the most sane and sensible and gifted guy I've ever come across)
My gooshh.. not only is Ren just insanely talented singer and musician, but also such a great mind. Hats down, I couldnt agree more. Ren, I feel like people would really appreciate more of your thoughts. As someone wrote here - your own PODCAST would be such a hit. Anyway, I wish you strive as an artist and as a human being in any way that makes you happy. You and The Big Push are making me happy these past few days since I discivered you. Cheers from Czech republic 🇨🇿🙋🏻♀️
Ren, I'm so glad that you're being recognized on such a massive scale. Your ability to express and articulate what you see and feel is absolutely brilliant. You've got something special. I'm so glad you are sharing it with us all. Thank you, Ren!
Danm Ren this is a message I have been trying to convey for years and never had the write way to say it but this makes it all so clear I'm gonna share this when I get into these conversations again
You just get it. The hyper focus of today is just so intense. I sit here alone all day in my head & consume this junk all day long. It just becomes so overwhelming because you just get afraid of that big bad world that you see out there. So you stay in here & consume. What a breath of fresh air you are. I don't sit here all day consuming that junk. I check in. I get some positive feedback then I try to get out in the world & just even take a walk. It's been quite snowing here these last few days. My walks have been mostly alone. But I saw a neighbor needing some help shoveling. Another with their car. This world isn't so bad. We don't need to sit here judging other's for just trying to live their lives.
This is what makes Ren so good as an artist, this probably won’t get many views but it’s out here anyway and it’s something everyone should watch but something he probably knows not many people will. I love it
Thanks Ren. So very well articulated. I've known of you only recently as a solo artist. I had already watched The Big Push busking videos, and maybe that's what lead me here. "Hi Ren" is what got me here. I also really love listening to "The Hunger", "What You Want", "Loosing It".. and randoms that you've done. I'm not a young guy, (a 60's child) so I've been through a bit of stuff, but your story, particularly the words and how you perform, it is truly heart felt and inspiring. Welcome to New Zealand. I am your loudspeaker. :)
I am SO happy to finally find someone who perfectly articulates what I try to teach and inspire my son, his friends and others. Ren is the wisdom, insight and energy I try to transmit to the world. If the world listens to him and gets those sentiments out better than I ever can, I’m 100% here for it. So many times I find myself either finishing his thought or blurting out some form of a “YES! Exactly!” more times than I can count. Edit - typonese
So true that people have normalised abuse,aggression , killings and that’s why we need to continue keep having more people bring this up and showing emotions and empathy and kindness. You are such an amazing person and artist.
I loved his description here, He seems to be wise beyond his years in many aspects. I have recently heard of him, watched his videos and countless reaction channels as well as make my own. His music is helping me and countless other people around the world. You are an inspiration.
The thing about being uncomfortable in mass produced media like movies, is that it's so true. Nowadays, at school, like take high school for example, you would get a story prompt for English class of a cliff, and the first thing people's minds would go to is suicide. Kill the main chracter. Poeple have become so accustomed to these things like rape and abuse and suicide that they purposely use it to gain more attraction. And i get that there are good people who actually spread the word about these horrible things with good motives, but it's been used so much, and so carelessly, that it's slowly becoming controversial and humanity begins turning on itself saying everyone's faking these serious mental diseases for attention. The people who actually have them now become too scared to speak up cause they're scared. Scared of being attacked by other humans. Please don't attack me, just expressing my opinions, you don't have to agree with them. But Ren, man, well done. That was...incredible.
Yeah this is completely true. If you try to vent your fucking crucified people will call you everything in the book and more, they will say it's not real or its bs. I've been told by family that what I'm saying is a so called "pity party" when I'm trying to reach out. It's such a shame.
Brilliant indights Ren. Adding to this... Attention has been scarce for the last 20 years. What's become scarce in the last 5 years and will continue to become even more scarce is trust.
Hey, I'm trawling through all your older material that I've missed out on over your years as a musician and performer. This (although 2 years old now) couldn't be more true. If only we could go back to basics. Your perception of the current state that dictates the popularity of artists material is great, understanding that will keep you 1 step ahead of others. Keep up the great work Ren.
Truth. Prince said this (in different words, but same message), and so did many others. Throughout History. It's the kind of truth that some seem to have an interest in deleting, canceling, hiding. Yet, like a never ending chain of unapologetic and inevitable heros, again and again, throughout History, people like you come forth, gifted with the most open, most curious most outspoken and truly Human minds, and keep pushing it forward. Maybe there's one in each generation. Maybe there are a few. You are of those. Your message is now out here, and it is touching the community at the core. You said it in Hi Ren, and you can rest assured: your music, your art does make a change! Be safe, and be well 🦋.
Some really deep thoughts here. I 100% agree. And those thoughts, paired with your voice... Man, even if you're just talking, you have an incredible rhythm, I just can't stop listening.
If you rename this like "Why its hard to be an Artist these day" this could get super popular. Such a good discussion, i would definitely watch a podcast.
Man you're spot on, just telling facts yet so clever and intelligent, the people that don't understand will be the people giving you crap for what you just said
This is why I love Jenny's and Screech's tale, because it creates this empathy by watching both sides. Even if screetch is the "villan" and while some people will just see him as a killer the song makes you remember that he is just a 14 years old kid, that he is a human and it doesn't let you feel happy for his dead, because you shouldn't. You are great Ren, I love your music and I'm happy to have found you ♥
Honestly I think about the song quite a bit and the way you can see how both sides are. With Jenny she was simply a girl just trying to go home, while screech did kill her he never felt good about doing it. He panicked calling people going to friends house but as Ren put it "The bitter hands of fate had something else in mind"
Don't usually comment, but I love this format and style of video. Substantive yet still aesthetically appealing. Would love to see more of this kind of content!
Is there a link to the full interview? We are blessed to hear you in your songs, and I feel like your day-to-day thoughts/responses to our world would be a tremendous blessing, as well. Though maybe taxing on a work:life ratio. I appreciate you, Ren!
You managed to make such a complex and intricate topic simple to understand. So incredibly well said man. Even in todays world, you manage to make music and art that never fails to make people feel things, deeply at that. You are incredibly gifted.
This just popped up on my feed, as I'm now mostly searching your music/art. Glad the click bait wasn't scary 😮😅 You've got it in one, I'm so in awe over your wise head for someone so young. I don't know anybody who's as switched on as you. It's a horrible world since social media, but now we can't seem to survive without it, i mean, i wouldn't have found you without UA-cam😅. Just got to be mindful of the evil side. thanks Ren ❤
Ren is so intelligent and deep thinking. I would love to sit down with him someday and have a conversation. His thoughts on social media and bullying in today's world are spot on.
I keep repeating that but he's really one of the best thing I have discovered in my life ^^ Just by being clear and just human, he gives us some hope in this crazy world we are living in :) Thank you Ren, again
This lad has a got such a gift in the way he talks, sings, raps about things that really matter in the world, he should be given a much bigger platform and all the corrupt mofo’s in the world should be made to sit and listen to him…….taking a leaf out of this interviewer’s book by taking note and listening
I am happy to return to this conversation. One of those in which you pointed out the cruelty of modern man for the umpteenth time. There are days when I watch and listen to your earlier performances on the streets of Brighton, then gigs during the crazy times of isolation, everything you recorded up to number one, absolutely everything that can be found on the internet from other people who care about you and your art When all that review and absorb in a month, I realize that I rarely have time for another musician. Your versatility, the ability to push boundaries, absorb the energy of people around you, and at the same time remain yourself, is a rare trait of people in the world. So my prayers go out to you. We all pray in our own way, and God is infinitely patient and hears each of us. I wish you easy days and many great projects in 2024. ;) Nikako ne mogu da odgonetnem ko je Tony😅
This is so rare to see a young man like this who sees the world as it is, and understands. Many of us who are a bit older have got to see the huge shift in society after the internet was born, and social media took off. It didnt make society better at all. There is a band called DEVO Devolution.. their band is called that because they say that mankind isnt evolving, its devolving going downward.. After living for 50 years, I see exactly what they were meaning. People are missing out on real freedoms of being able to have speak and your own beliefs with out being attacked for them, and live in fear of someone hurting you because maybe you comb your believe in something another person doesnt.
Wow. Well said. I feel like we all know the paradox and chose to ignore it regularly. I can't imagine trying to make it as an artist in this climate, which is why I have mad respect for the truly talented ones. Lots of love!❤
This is 3 years old. How quickly has what he talked about snowballed?! Massively in my humble opinion. I have found myself getting caught up in the comment sections of the videos I watch and realized recently how negative I have become. It's time to make a change and it starts with myself!!
As We Walk As We Walk Through Life, The Changes Come Slow, We Witness the Changes, Understand and Grow, If We Race Through Life, The Changes Come Fast, Too Many to Question, Confusion to Last !
YES!!! Yes yes yes. We have been desensitized to what we ought to be sensitive to. And we have been sensitized to that which we ought to be less sensitive to.
Such a wisdom and eloquence. Am amazed at your inner depth. Thank you for enlightening us with what is so numbing nowadays. Its such an awakening to open our eyes to the full impact of what we do see and hear around us and our children. So important to discuss it as a mother we can 'miss that call for help'...
I completely agree with you here Ren. I really admire how articulate you are in both your songs and your speech in general. It demonstrates a degree of intelligence far above the norm, whatever that may be. As always, it is good to hear your thoughts.
it's nice to hear sense from another person, respect brother. if only i were born closer to you, we could have been soo close. between creativity, attitudes, illness, psychosis, philosophy, passion, suffering i feel like you "know me", and we have never met.... hopefully you come and preform in Brighton, Christchurch and then i can come hear you in person. much love from NZ
Another video highlighting the wisdom and brilliance of Ren. Hello Ren. I want you to know that “Hi Ren” has put the spotlight on your message to the world. “Hi Ren” has created an army. The Army of Ren. We march from video to video. We march from reaction video to reaction video. We spam the like button. We inundate the comment section. We flood the subscriptions. We share your videos and message on social media everywhere. We force the algorithms to share your message to the world. And we march on. The Army of Ren marches on. Grab your ketchup and crunch away my friends.
❤ pure ELOQUENCE. That made me fall in love with the English language! (Not a weird thing to say at all)😉 Feeling such intense passion about a subject and wanting to have others truly understand is a gift. (I’m also adhd so get it!!) You are a rare, gifted, intelligent soul❤
Very insightful and bang on the money. Such a strange world we live in. Ren found a way to trigger people's emotions with Hi Ren in particular though - the stark dark truth expressed from diametrically oppostite perspectives - it brought all emotions to the fore. I'm a middle aged stoic man who never cries, but I've blubbed every time I've watched Hi Ren, and I've watched it a lot. Bravo young man, you clearly have a powerful message to get through to the world.
Very wise words from a young man that's when you know the worlds been rotten, you gotta do what you have to with the tools you have been given, since I found your music and listen to you talk actually inspires me to continue trying to create my vlogs and videos I make for entertainment but I've afraid of it never going anywhere or just no body finds them interesting but I'll keep trying :)
Not only a fabulous musician but wonderful orator as well. You are one very interesting human being sir & so glad you popped onto my browser all those months ago busking in Brighton
Speak so much truth so glad someone in this industry is as bold of as you! I'm been losing times the past few years because of some devastating things and your music and your way thinking reminds me of myself and helped me see some light in this world even know its crowded in darkness there is still love and respect in this world.
Finally the man behind the musical genius! I swear I love this man and the big push. everyday I get up they're music is the first thing I cut on. It's to the point it's all I listen to. I've just been stuck in a hole for so long, and it's like his music and the big push is the only music that pulls me out of it for a while and it just puts me in a timeless void, God this man's genius is just🤯!
Twice before, I've been almost as moved by other artists as I have been by Ren. First was when Keats (in Lamia) described a snake. Second was when Millay (in Renaissance) reacted to "A sound as of some joyous elf | Singing sweet songs to please himself... ". From suicide to power and beyond, Ren can authentically embody a whole spectrum of emotions and personas. Joyous-elf is one of my favorites. (Thanks for sharing this video, Tony!)
you're so on the floor unlike many artists, the thoughts you have are so deep and thoughtthrough. more people need to here you're thesies. just stunning..
You could just make this into a song, I'm sure. Thank you for sharing your thought process and with that a piece of your vision. You got through as an artist, this is just as much your art as your music is.
Well, I´m 52 now, and I´ve struggled whole my life with adhs , depression and worked as a nurse. I have had and still will deal with this. I´ve never lost hope, and never will. And I´ve gone through many therapistas and Clinicalistas.. Du hast in meinen Augen zur richtigen Zeit den richtigen Song geschrieben, Hi Ren! Andy Warhol was wrong. your song was 9 minutes long. And will be remembered on and on.
after 3 years this only becomes more and more true... Ren is a genius..
Idk if anyone noticed but can take we take a second to appreciate Tony who listened with open ears and did not interject during Ren's entire thought process. Massive respect for Tony
Indeed.
Who is this mysterious Tony lol?
Sometimes that is what we need, someone to just listen...great point.
Yes! I second this.
Absolutely! Very good interviewing
I love how clearly you can express your thoughts and ideas in a way that is engaging and easy to understand
True, if it was me half of it would be *trying* to get to the subject making sense, and end up failing miserably, I'm bad at communicating :P, expect in text, cause then i have more time to think and react
Young man. Your mind is so sensitive and exposed, that I cant help to feel a intense combination of admiration and fear for you for what its about to come.
Surround yourself at all times of your lifelong trusted good people. Dont let the fake new friends that will come, use you and lead you to the wrong path to later drop you and forget you.
I am twice your age, and see you as a light of hope for many. Be ready to lead their way with courage.🙏🙏
I'm taking a deep dive into Ren's past videos and came across this interview.... have to say all of Ren says regarding sensitivity and desensitisation is spot on and I'm sure a real difficult line to walk when writing songs but he puts so well here he clearly has such a way with words and ability to express himself that I think he manages it flawlessly!
"Create an empathy window," let's just take that in for a moment.
Right, I immediately started thinking about that empathy window that I had too start over because I zoned out for a minute.
Why do we put people like the Kardashians on pedestals when people like this exist?
God knows! Time to wake up to all the fakery & greed in this world & listening to Ren & his music is a step in the right direction
Fact
So gifted!
I will never understand it.
This man is an actual wordsmith, how he forms his sentances without stuttering or filler words is truly mesmerizing to listen to. Should start a podcast 💯
Every time I hear you speak or read some opinion/post of yours, I find myself having more and more respect for you as a person as much as an artist. I'm really glad I was able to stumble upon you dude.
He always makes things make so much more sense! I love it! So clear and honest
it's true ... the way people are these days is crazy and above all strange, therefore it has become increasingly difficult to create songs / films / works of art in general, because there is little that the world still has to to see. The fact is that Ren: you do it, you make us feel something new every time. And, apart from the talent you have, I think it is because in the end you really care: with this video you show us that you are not just making music but you are challenging yourself, you are doing something new, you want to move us from this omniscient apathy .. and I'm so thankful for that.
Well said,the one thing ,I take from Ren ,IS THAT HES SO CLUED IN,and has a deep level of empathy ,with those who have been left out ,he has been left with his mind ,and sifted out ,the "buzz"words ,and ,in a very human way ,is saying ,what so many of us ,see ,and feel disempowered .THIS ,is empowering ,too many dehumanise ,Ren ,brings back raw humanity ,in laymans terms ,wise ,beyond your years ,Ren ,no agenda ,just plain truth.
Wow! And now look at how you ARE touching people's hearts, Ren! People of all ages, all over the world. Your art is rendering them (us) speechless and in tears and also happy and joyful. I think it's because you are not numb and you are reminding us of our common humanity.
RENderinng - nice 😊
@@krfamalam238 RENegades 💪
This shows everyone the amount of thought process that Ren clearly puts into his music, his videos and his content in general, it's not luck, it's fully formed and intentionally thought provoking. The young man is a f*ckin genius beyond even what i thought. Switched on doesn't even cover it. The next few years are going to be so refreshing from a music perspective now that Ren is about to arrive with a bang. We in Scotland canny wait.
What a spot-on cristal-clear analysis! This should be part of media-study curriculum. Sadly that situation is still current, but fortunately artists like you open new perspectives and bring people hope. Thank you!
Ren has totally hit the nail on the head. We are all influenced by the media of today, whether news, TV, Films, social media etc, which is changing the way we look/reactions and perceive the world we live in Total respect to this guy and i love his material, everything!
I love this, the way he articulates how he feels and his process is insane. I've only recently started listening to his music, and Im hooked. I waited for the live streams of all his new songs. I cannot wait to see what he'll make next. Ren you're amazing and a true inspiration!!!
yes to all of this, same for me since 2 intense months, ren& sam blew my mind with their voices and words (and of course beats), the old as well as the new pieces 🖤
Ditto
"insane"?, I guess you mean: SANE? He's so amazingly sane (in spite of his grave physical sickness and the insane world we're living in) I can hardly get it (he could be my grandson!, the most sane and sensible and gifted guy I've ever come across)
This is how an adhd brain works
Ren, the wealth you possess is inspiring. Wealth of talent, insightfulness, vulnerability and inspiration! Thank you for sharing yourself with us!! ❤️
My gooshh.. not only is Ren just insanely talented singer and musician, but also such a great mind. Hats down, I couldnt agree more. Ren, I feel like people would really appreciate more of your thoughts. As someone wrote here - your own PODCAST would be such a hit.
Anyway, I wish you strive as an artist and as a human being in any way that makes you happy. You and The Big Push are making me happy these past few days since I discivered you.
Cheers from Czech republic 🇨🇿🙋🏻♀️
Bravo.
When it was over I just sat there in silence for about 2 min, thinking about what I just heard!
Beautiful done!
Simply can’t get enough of this precious human being!
Truly medicine for the soul💛
Ren, I'm so glad that you're being recognized on such a massive scale. Your ability to express and articulate what you see and feel is absolutely brilliant.
You've got something special. I'm so glad you are sharing it with us all.
Thank you, Ren!
Danm Ren this is a message I have been trying to convey for years and never had the write way to say it but this makes it all so clear I'm gonna share this when I get into these conversations again
You just get it. The hyper focus of today is just so intense. I sit here alone all day in my head & consume this junk all day long. It just becomes so overwhelming because you just get afraid of that big bad world that you see out there. So you stay in here & consume. What a breath of fresh air you are. I don't sit here all day consuming that junk. I check in. I get some positive feedback then I try to get out in the world & just even take a walk. It's been quite snowing here these last few days. My walks have been mostly alone. But I saw a neighbor needing some help shoveling. Another with their car. This world isn't so bad. We don't need to sit here judging other's for just trying to live their lives.
I'll say it again..a smart young man, a real artist!
This is what makes Ren so good as an artist, this probably won’t get many views but it’s out here anyway and it’s something everyone should watch but something he probably knows not many people will. I love it
Thanks Ren. So very well articulated. I've known of you only recently as a solo artist. I had already watched The Big Push busking videos, and maybe that's what lead me here. "Hi Ren" is what got me here. I also really love listening to "The Hunger", "What You Want", "Loosing It".. and randoms that you've done. I'm not a young guy, (a 60's child) so I've been through a bit of stuff, but your story, particularly the words and how you perform, it is truly heart felt and inspiring. Welcome to New Zealand. I am your loudspeaker. :)
Man Ren, keep it up bro. You've got a lot of good information that people need to hear. Hearing young men speak like you... You are hope!
I am SO happy to finally find someone who perfectly articulates what I try to teach and inspire my son, his friends and others. Ren is the wisdom, insight and energy I try to transmit to the world. If the world listens to him and gets those sentiments out better than I ever can, I’m 100% here for it.
So many times I find myself either finishing his thought or blurting out some form of a “YES! Exactly!” more times than I can count.
Edit - typonese
So true that people have normalised abuse,aggression , killings and that’s why we need to continue keep having more people bring this up and showing emotions and empathy and kindness. You are such an amazing person and artist.
Just finding you Ren! Love your guitar playing! You’re a very interesting guy! Stay well & creative! Keep it coming- new fan!
You should do a tedTalk, mate. You can express yourself so well
I loved his description here, He seems to be wise beyond his years in many aspects. I have recently heard of him, watched his videos and countless reaction channels as well as make my own. His music is helping me and countless other people around the world. You are an inspiration.
Love listening to him talk, he speaks so intelligently every time, makes you want to listen. He has so much wisdom for someone so young ❤
The thing about being uncomfortable in mass produced media like movies, is that it's so true. Nowadays, at school, like take high school for example, you would get a story prompt for English class of a cliff, and the first thing people's minds would go to is suicide. Kill the main chracter. Poeple have become so accustomed to these things like rape and abuse and suicide that they purposely use it to gain more attraction. And i get that there are good people who actually spread the word about these horrible things with good motives, but it's been used so much, and so carelessly, that it's slowly becoming controversial and humanity begins turning on itself saying everyone's faking these serious mental diseases for attention. The people who actually have them now become too scared to speak up cause they're scared. Scared of being attacked by other humans. Please don't attack me, just expressing my opinions, you don't have to agree with them. But Ren, man, well done. That was...incredible.
Yeah this is completely true. If you try to vent your fucking crucified people will call you everything in the book and more, they will say it's not real or its bs. I've been told by family that what I'm saying is a so called "pity party" when I'm trying to reach out. It's such a shame.
Brilliant indights Ren. Adding to this... Attention has been scarce for the last 20 years. What's become scarce in the last 5 years and will continue to become even more scarce is trust.
Hey, I'm trawling through all your older material that I've missed out on over your years as a musician and performer.
This (although 2 years old now) couldn't be more true. If only we could go back to basics.
Your perception of the current state that dictates the popularity of artists material is great, understanding that will keep you 1 step ahead of others.
Keep up the great work Ren.
Truth. Prince said this (in different words, but same message), and so did many others. Throughout History. It's the kind of truth that some seem to have an interest in deleting, canceling, hiding. Yet, like a never ending chain of unapologetic and inevitable heros, again and again, throughout History, people like you come forth, gifted with the most open, most curious most outspoken and truly Human minds, and keep pushing it forward. Maybe there's one in each generation. Maybe there are a few. You are of those. Your message is now out here, and it is touching the community at the core. You said it in Hi Ren, and you can rest assured: your music, your art does make a change! Be safe, and be well 🦋.
💯❤️
Not only fire music, but also a smart man.
Some really deep thoughts here. I 100% agree. And those thoughts, paired with your voice... Man, even if you're just talking, you have an incredible rhythm, I just can't stop listening.
Boy, you should do a podcast one day
Today perhaps?
Totally
Yes please
If you rename this like "Why its hard to be an Artist these day" this could get super popular. Such a good discussion, i would definitely watch a podcast.
Man you're spot on, just telling facts yet so clever and intelligent, the people that don't understand will be the people giving you crap for what you just said
2 girls 1 cuP AHAHAHAH
Edit: Ren is an amazing person
Ren is so intelligent, insightful and articulate. He’s an absolute wonder. We’re not worthy✋🤚
clips of this should be sprinkled in throughout your next album
Tony is sensational when it comes to conversation
This is why I love Jenny's and Screech's tale, because it creates this empathy by watching both sides. Even if screetch is the "villan" and while some people will just see him as a killer the song makes you remember that he is just a 14 years old kid, that he is a human and it doesn't let you feel happy for his dead, because you shouldn't. You are great Ren, I love your music and
I'm happy to have found you ♥
Honestly I think about the song quite a bit and the way you can see how both sides are. With Jenny she was simply a girl just trying to go home, while screech did kill her he never felt good about doing it. He panicked calling people going to friends house but as Ren put it "The bitter hands of fate had something else in mind"
I want to see a podcast by Ren
Don't usually comment, but I love this format and style of video. Substantive yet still aesthetically appealing. Would love to see more of this kind of content!
Is there a link to the full interview?
We are blessed to hear you in your songs, and I feel like your day-to-day thoughts/responses to our world would be a tremendous blessing, as well. Though maybe taxing on a work:life ratio. I appreciate you, Ren!
You managed to make such a complex and intricate topic simple to understand. So incredibly well said man. Even in todays world, you manage to make music and art that never fails to make people feel things, deeply at that. You are incredibly gifted.
This just popped up on my feed, as I'm now mostly searching your music/art. Glad the click bait wasn't scary 😮😅
You've got it in one, I'm so in awe over your wise head for someone so young. I don't know anybody who's as switched on as you. It's a horrible world since social media, but now we can't seem to survive without it, i mean, i wouldn't have found you without UA-cam😅. Just got to be mindful of the evil side. thanks Ren ❤
Ren is so intelligent and deep thinking. I would love to sit down with him someday and have a conversation. His thoughts on social media and bullying in today's world are spot on.
I keep repeating that but he's really one of the best thing I have discovered in my life ^^ Just by being clear and just human, he gives us some hope in this crazy world we are living in :) Thank you Ren, again
His speech is food for thought! This video must be viral, so many people start to worry about the society we live and grow...
He is so special
This lad has a got such a gift in the way he talks, sings, raps about things that really matter in the world, he should be given a much bigger platform and all the corrupt mofo’s in the world should be made to sit and listen to him…….taking a leaf out of this interviewer’s book by taking note and listening
iF THAT HAPPENED. tHAT VERY 'SYSTEM' HE SPEAKS ABOUT WOULD GO ALL OUT TO DESTROY HIME AS IT DOES WITH ANY THREAT. wE JUST NEED MORE PEOPLE TO WAKE UP.
Waiting for this concept in a song.... or a lifetime of albums... so well said!
Man, even a speech from you is a poem.
'create an empathy window' love that
Not only, one of the most talented musicians i recently discovered , but he's also smart !
I am happy to return to this conversation. One of those in which you pointed out the cruelty of modern man for the umpteenth time. There are days when I watch and listen to your earlier performances on the streets of Brighton, then gigs during the crazy times of isolation, everything you recorded up to number one, absolutely everything that can be found on the internet from other people who care about you and your art When all that review and absorb in a month, I realize that I rarely have time for another musician. Your versatility, the ability to push boundaries, absorb the energy of people around you, and at the same time remain yourself, is a rare trait of people in the world. So my prayers go out to you. We all pray in our own way, and God is infinitely patient and hears each of us. I wish you easy days and many great projects in 2024. ;) Nikako ne mogu da odgonetnem ko je Tony😅
I'm speachless about Tony's input into this talk.
Perfectly explained!
that was incredibly eloquent.
This is so rare to see a young man like this who sees the world as it is, and understands. Many of us who are a bit older have got to see the huge shift in society after the internet was born, and social media took off. It didnt make society better at all.
There is a band called DEVO Devolution.. their band is called that because they say that mankind isnt evolving, its devolving going downward.. After living for 50 years, I see exactly what they were meaning. People are missing out on real freedoms of being able to have speak and your own beliefs with out being attacked for them, and live in fear of someone hurting you because maybe you comb your believe in something another person doesnt.
Wow. Well said. I feel like we all know the paradox and chose to ignore it regularly. I can't imagine trying to make it as an artist in this climate, which is why I have mad respect for the truly talented ones. Lots of love!❤
This is 3 years old. How quickly has what he talked about snowballed?! Massively in my humble opinion. I have found myself getting caught up in the comment sections of the videos I watch and realized recently how negative I have become. It's time to make a change and it starts with myself!!
As We Walk
As We Walk Through Life,
The Changes Come Slow,
We Witness the Changes,
Understand and Grow,
If We Race Through Life,
The Changes Come Fast,
Too Many to Question,
Confusion to Last !
YES!!! Yes yes yes.
We have been desensitized to what we ought to be sensitive to. And we have been sensitized to that which we ought to be less sensitive to.
Such a wisdom and eloquence. Am amazed at your inner depth. Thank you for enlightening us with what is so numbing nowadays. Its such an awakening to open our eyes to the full impact of what we do see and hear around us and our children. So important to discuss it as a mother we can 'miss that call for help'...
I completely agree with you here Ren. I really admire how articulate you are in both your songs and your speech in general. It demonstrates a degree of intelligence far above the norm, whatever that may be. As always, it is good to hear your thoughts.
So well said. I could listen to you all day.
it's nice to hear sense from another person, respect brother. if only i were born closer to you, we could have been soo close. between creativity, attitudes, illness, psychosis, philosophy, passion, suffering i feel like you "know me", and we have never met.... hopefully you come and preform in Brighton, Christchurch and then i can come hear you in person. much love from NZ
Good grief, even this kids answers are amazing. ❤
Another video highlighting the wisdom and brilliance of Ren.
Hello Ren.
I want you to know that “Hi Ren” has put the spotlight on your message to the world.
“Hi Ren” has created an army.
The Army of Ren.
We march from video to video. We march from reaction video to reaction video. We spam the like button. We inundate the comment section. We flood the subscriptions. We share your videos and message on social media everywhere. We force the algorithms to share your message to the world.
And we march on. The Army of Ren marches on.
Grab your ketchup and crunch away my friends.
I’ve been following this dude for a long time and let me say, he is so underrated
We need more episodes to this!
Just ren and his thoughts when he hasnt put them into songs yet
Can't wait for more music from you!
❤ pure ELOQUENCE.
That made me fall in love with the English language! (Not a weird thing to say at all)😉
Feeling such intense passion about a subject and wanting to have others truly understand is a gift. (I’m also adhd so get it!!)
You are a rare, gifted, intelligent soul❤
Very insightful and bang on the money. Such a strange world we live in.
Ren found a way to trigger people's emotions with Hi Ren in particular though - the stark dark truth expressed from diametrically oppostite perspectives - it brought all emotions to the fore. I'm a middle aged stoic man who never cries, but I've blubbed every time I've watched Hi Ren, and I've watched it a lot.
Bravo young man, you clearly have a powerful message to get through to the world.
I love the way you articulate yourself mate. And i listen to your music everyday man non stop. Fucking love it!
Very wise words from a young man that's when you know the worlds been rotten, you gotta do what you have to with the tools you have been given, since I found your music and listen to you talk actually inspires me to continue trying to create my vlogs and videos I make for entertainment but I've afraid of it never going anywhere or just no body finds them interesting but I'll keep trying :)
Bless that brain
Not only a fabulous musician but wonderful orator as well. You are one very interesting human being sir & so glad you popped onto my browser all those months ago busking in Brighton
Very informative and a great intellectual outlook on modern society. Great video Ren ❤️
Speak so much truth so glad someone in this industry is as bold of as you! I'm been losing times the past few years because of some devastating things and your music and your way thinking reminds me of myself and helped me see some light in this world even know its crowded in darkness there is still love and respect in this world.
Finally the man behind the musical genius! I swear I love this man and the big push. everyday I get up they're music is the first thing I cut on. It's to the point it's all I listen to. I've just been stuck in a hole for so long, and it's like his music and the big push is the only music that pulls me out of it for a while and it just puts me in a timeless void, God this man's genius is just🤯!
We need more people that care the way Ren does...
Twice before, I've been almost as moved by other artists as I have been by Ren. First was when Keats (in Lamia) described a snake. Second was when Millay (in Renaissance) reacted to "A sound as of some joyous elf | Singing sweet songs to please himself... ".
From suicide to power and beyond, Ren can authentically embody a whole spectrum of emotions and personas. Joyous-elf is one of my favorites. (Thanks for sharing this video, Tony!)
you're so on the floor unlike many artists, the thoughts you have are so deep and thoughtthrough. more people need to here you're thesies. just stunning..
Your on your way to the big time, you will be packing out stadiums world wide.
✊🔥🔥🔥
It’s almost 2023 and it’s more challenging than ever for artists
Ren, your a brilliant mind!! Thanks for sharing your feelings in a raw truthful way!!
Pinki from B-more
Absolutely on the money Ren. Could not agree more.
Its beautiful to see an artist talk truth from the heart. Keep going truther
You could just make this into a song, I'm sure. Thank you for sharing your thought process and with that a piece of your vision. You got through as an artist, this is just as much your art as your music is.
You have such a brilliant mind on top of being my favorite musician ever. ❤
Well, I´m 52 now, and I´ve struggled whole my life with adhs , depression and worked as a nurse. I have had and still will deal with this. I´ve never lost hope, and never will. And I´ve gone through many therapistas and Clinicalistas..
Du hast in meinen Augen zur richtigen Zeit den richtigen Song geschrieben, Hi Ren! Andy Warhol was wrong. your song was 9 minutes long. And will be remembered on and on.
First time seeing, I loved what you had to say, it's spot on.
Holy shit ren, that gave me shivers, real beautiful words from a wonderful man, cheers mate
The way you explained to that level blew my mind cause that’s exactly how I think 🤯 This is deep