Callum died in August 2011, shortly after graduating from University. He was part of a group of four friends on a beach in Anglesey. He went for a swim in stormy conditions and got into difficulties. His friend Lewis jumped in to save him but they both drowned. This was less than 8 months after Ren's best friend Joe Hughes had died after jumping from the Menai Bridge.
So glad you guys reacted to this one, Beautiful is about the best word to describe it even though it falls sadly short. I'm not a Ren historian but from what I understand he wanted to honour Callum and for once words failed him, so he did this...... Jesus, talent. I do check in periodically on my subs but on a day to day basis I rely on UA-cam to show me what they ought to, very happy they didn't F it up for once. Thank guys. E
Such a lovely tribute. ❤ I think you'd both enjoy Ren's recent songs, Fred Again Mashup, and Back on 74/Message in a Bottle retake if you haven't seen them. Both singing Ren!
Beautiful melody, a composition that anchors the spirit to calmness and propels the gaze towards the future horizon!... Thanks Ren. Thank you for the reaction.
Loved your reaction and interpretations! Joe is the one who took his life. Callum died by a swimming accident. I hear regret in this piece as well. In for Joe Ren says "I never even call 'em up, the distance is my plaster cast". Ren said that last he saw Callum was at Joe's funeral. He was told about Callum 6 months later. Joe's passing hit him so hard that since then if someone passes he finds it difficult to grieve properly. (I am paraphrasing)
Callum died in August 2011, shortly after graduating from University. He was part of a group of four friends on a beach in Anglesey. He went for a swim in stormy conditions and got into difficulties. His friend Lewis jumped in to save him but they both drowned. This was less than 8 months after Ren's best friend Joe Hughes had died after jumping from the Menai Bridge.
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Really lovely reaction. Empathetic ❤
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Even more amazing he's self taught
It’s crazy!!!
Beautiful expression of friendship and feelings and loss.
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Callum was in the song; For Joe. One of the kids who hung out by the pier caves.
So glad you guys reacted to this one, Beautiful is about the best word to describe it even though it falls sadly short. I'm not a Ren historian but from what I understand he wanted to honour Callum and for once words failed him, so he did this...... Jesus, talent. I do check in periodically on my subs but on a day to day basis I rely on UA-cam to show me what they ought to, very happy they didn't F it up for once. Thank guys. E
Bless you!!
No words needed. 🎉❤
Such a lovely tribute. ❤
I think you'd both enjoy Ren's recent songs, Fred Again Mashup, and Back on 74/Message in a Bottle retake if you haven't seen them. Both singing Ren!
I was going to suggest these songs also 💕
I'll check it out!
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Beautiful melody, a composition that anchors the spirit to calmness and propels the gaze towards the future horizon!...
Thanks Ren.
Thank you for the reaction.
Loved your reaction and interpretations! Joe is the one who took his life. Callum died by a swimming accident. I hear regret in this piece as well. In for Joe Ren says "I never even call 'em up, the distance is my plaster cast". Ren said that last he saw Callum was at Joe's funeral. He was told about Callum 6 months later. Joe's passing hit him so hard that since then if someone passes he finds it difficult to grieve properly. (I am paraphrasing)
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watch the butterfly at 4.50 Ren sees it too 4.54
I saw that! 💜
I believe Callum was also trying to save someone else - a stranger - who was in difficulties but which caused him to drown. So sad. ❤