Yeah. Renegades are the reason the comment section on UA-cam on average videos are so bad, because all the nice people are just watching Ren reactions 😂 It's so nice only seeing positive comments for a change.
Renegades never come in ones or twos… we come as a flock 🙌🏼 I never get tired of seeing reactions to the tales. Great reaction . Look forward to more ❤
Yep .. I love that description of us coming in flocks .. I think of it as droves ... But no matter how it's said we do come because we want everyone to know how awesome Ren is. Peace
Dude, we're Renegades! We all probably watched hundreds of reactions to the Tales already, we know they lead to a longer video :D Don't worry, we're used to it ^^ And we like it that way,, just for reactions like yours! To see people fall in love with Rens music with every single chord he plays! As a metalhead myself I know exactly what you mean by suddenly listening to lyrics and how important they are sometimes. Compared to his catalogue there are only a few videos like that, but for more performance you should check out Money Game 1 & 3 (part 2 is a lyric video but it's still cool as hell). For Money Game Pt. 1 Ren & Sam needed 184 takes to make it as perfect as Ren wanted it to be Don't worry about your schedule, we will be there whenever you're reacting to Ren! May it be in a day, a week, a month or even a year
Just some info.. Ren came up with the original tale of "Jenny" after reading an article in a news paper about the murder of a prostitute in London by a young lad, someone commented in the article "It's such a shame", which is why it is so prominent in the song. Violet died in 2005, the tale of "Jenny" was released in 2019, which is why Screech and Jenny are 14 years old n the song. Jenny was 14 years old and walking the streets of London in high heels indicating she was a "working" girl ("she'd walked these streets 1000 times before"). Screech got his nickname from being "quick on his feet", "screech" being the sound trainers make as you dodge and run on an indoor training court. "The blade that could slice concrete" was actually a line in a tv advertisement in the 80's/90's IIRC on late night shopping channels. When Screech tries to meet up with his girlfriend and she tells him she's busy, she was busy (cough cough) being with Patrick (Ren confirmed this) After the birth Jenny and Screech would probably have been separated and gone into foster care or an orphanage, they would never have known each other or met until that fateful night when they meet in an alleyway. The tales are a generational story of abuse and the victims of abuse, Jenny much like her mother kept quiet and accepted her fate in silence and resignation, Screech was reactive and quick to anger just like his father. What many people fail to understand is that Screech although the "obvious" bad guy in the tales, he was only 14, he had been brought up in foster care or an orphanage, he was obviously not being given the help/support/discipline he needed at that age in that situation, and from the moment he fatefully turned the corner and met Jenny face to face everything he did was fear and adrenaline fueled reactions to a situation that rapidly spiralled out of his control... Suffice to say, Screech was the bad guy, but he was also a victim as well, and I think that, that is the whole point of the story Ren tries to get across "It's such a shame". (I post this as a regular heads up on most Tales reactions)
Great summary, extremely thorough. Just one picky little thing, Screech was "reactive" NOT "reactionary." The latter term refers to a political ideology and has nothing to do with one's temperament. It's misuse is becoming more and more common, I get it, it seems like it would mean someone who is quick tempered, etc, but instead it means someone who thinks even the status quo is too radical, and seeks to return to a hierarchical, often monarchist past, not at all like Screech But like I said, a really excellent summary, you left nothing out, and that's hard to do. Thanks
I also often add that since when Ren wrote/filmed Jenny (and maybe "Screech's Tale" too, but that's less relevant) he had no concept he'd end up twisting the story into the two being connected in any way. So in "Jenny's Tale" he had no reason to give any description of Jenny as being a 14yr old. When he wrote/filmed Jenny, he was describing Jenny as the person he'd understood her to be in the news article (she was a young woman, but there was no mention of her being a child prostitute in the original article). So it's unfortunate that writing "Violet's Tale" turned Ren's description of Jenny into a red herring for the audience - some may say "no, that makes the twist EVEN BETTER!" but either way, it is what it is, and given that Ren's taken off via reaction channels, it always feels unfair to me that reactors are left to try to piece everything together in front of a camera within seconds (or minutes, at best), usually not knowing yet that the fans will (mostly) be kind to them... and woe betide them if they say something that indicates that they might not have pieced it together correctly. Anyway. It's quite the story, and it's incredible that he can not only make it work, but make it utterly engrossing. And the instrumental guitar interludes he wrote for each song never fail to sweep me away. Violet's theme is one of my favourite bits of music in modern entertainment (and it holds up against an awful lot of stuff from throughout history for me too, and I've been playing classical piano for 44 years).
@@rebeccaburnell9319 I agree with the first paragraph, in the newspaper article the woman was a prostitute but no age was mentioned... Ren specifically paints (I say paint not write because Ren can make you see images in your mind) Jenny as walking the streets in high heel shoes, streets she's walked 1000 times before and it's only right at the end you find out Jenny is 14. As to the second paragraph, many people watching with no prior knowledge can construe that Jenny is a prostitute, again there is no reference to age until the very end so age remains irrelevant, so I wouldn't really call it a red herring especially if the listener has no prior knowledge on the story it's based on. I kinda agree that it's a "little" unfair to expect a reactor to get every nuance of a song first time on a reaction, so I don't ever expect them to do it, which is why I regularly post comments as "info" rather than "you missed this/that" for other viewers as well as the reactor. I especially try to highlight that Screech was a victim in this story which many people don't like to admit. Everything is Black and White, something is right or wrong, shades of grey only get involved when it's time to punish or reward those who did right or wrong. I totally agree with the last paragraph.
I believe they won Best Music Video and Best Director for MG3 at 2023's International Music Video Awards (and were nominated for Best Cinematography), so that recognition is starting to roll in.
@@yonahgrossman7319 yeh they did, I think they got shortlisted for other awards but just missed out, I think this is just the beginning of their journey though and I can't wait to watch it pan out 👍
:) So glad I could introduce you to him, Man. Yeah, I love the beginning of Violet's Tale too. I'll be honest though, these 4 tracks (Hi Ren, and the Tales) are what I know best from him. I've only heard a few other tracks. BUT! It seems like the Renegades are a cult just as kind, passionate, and welcoming as us from King Gizzard. :) So I'll let them handle the suggestions from here, I've gotta find my robe and get back to summoning the Gila Monster...
Now you know why we wanted you to react to this one :D There are so many layers to this song. The twins would have been orphans and gone into the care system, with their dad likely in jail for murder. They each grew up with Jenny being quiet like her mother and Screech being violent and deranged like his father.
Ren has said with “the big push” videos he spends hours on the audio for the busking tunes, and I imagine that attention to detail happens in the one takes as well
Dude it happened to us all. Wait til you see his band mash up Sabbath on their War Pigs busking vid. Also all the the other busking vids from this session with white vest and red braces(wife beater and suspenders) have kinda become legendary among the renegades and reactors.
Because of his illness. Ren has always been a busker. This gives him control over when and how long he works. He loves the connection to fans that busking gives. He has a lot of experience and comfort in doing live performances and it shows. Reggae is very popular and part of UK culture. Ren and Samuel have been friends and have worked together for years. He did Hi Ren, the Tales, Money Game #1 & #3. And others.
They test now, if you get a tick bite. One of the rare side effects is alpha-gal. You develop an allergy to red meat. Another....potential psychosis. DAMN. Two of my friends with abrupt development of emotional problems tested positive for Lyme. Further tests being run. Ticks are no f'ing joke anymore. Yeah, Ren....He is AWESOME....and I haven't heard ONE that I didn't like....they are ALL different! YES! Not different versions of the same song/technique. His guitar leaves my jaw on the floor. LOVE IT! This is a Shakespearian tragedy. Three people's life story in 13 minutes. At 65, I had a tendency to listen to "old" music, but some of the young artists coming out now are FANTASTIC. Make it smart; make a social commentary. Make it into ART. Acting, speaking, poetry....make music MORE. Make some cutbacks on the flashy costumes, background dancers, computer graphics, autotune.....Just a guy and a guitar. (With a STELLER cameraman, Samuel, I didn't forget about YOU!) Samuel is REALLY good at what he does, too. I LOVE seeing him do songs with other artists...share the talent, get your people together. Metal? Oh, hell yes. This old lady was a roadie in the 80's. I love Napalm's selection, new metal in Maori, Mongol, Icelandic....just...all of them. Thanks for reacting to this! Ren is the bardcore master. Yes, I read Shakespeare as well. The knocking, the cell phone, the gun....❤❤❤❤
Ren says he grew up with "hippie" parents, very cultured by reggae and it definitely influences his vibe... I'm so here for it! Ren is the king of one-takes! I love his videos where random people in the background just watch him like "wtf is happening right now" and Ren doesn't GAF! Yes these are all 1-take but he does do post production editing, mostly with volume. - Great reaction!
Now watching to the end... I'll also say his lyric videos are top-tier! They're not like normal lyric videos. Welcome to the Rabbit Hole, enjoy your ride!
His recent release o Fred Again Mashup is just song and guitar, but somehow manages to pull those same heart strings in such a powerful way. Money Game will give you acting again. I LOVE Crutch. Done at the height of his illness. Touch of metal in it. I love your thoughtful reactions thank you.❤
Great reaction! I see a lot of comments recommending the MONEY GAME TRILOGY, which I completely support with one caveat. When you get to PART 2, make sure you choose the OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO. The LIVE version (which has it's own charms) is only 1/3 of the entire song and has no music (and the music is great). MG1 took six days and 186 takes to get perfect. It's been joked that that's why MG2 is a LYRIC VIDEO, but as lyric videos go, it's KILLER!
"I didn't expect that...", 😎 A sentence that is used again and again by almost every reactor to Ren’s songs - great reaction! And - don't feel pressured, I prefer a well-rested person in front of the camera, with full attention and the ability to enjoy! ❤️Greetings from Germany 👏👍🤝🙋♀️
hello dear!! let the games begin as you enter the wide rabbit hole that is ren! you'll enjoy it without a doubt!!! glad you're here dude, part of the fam!!! then you said "that was dark bro' between parts 2 & 3, and i'm sorry to report that i giggled in anticipation of violet's tale. i love dark ren! i describe him like the best chocolate, dark and bittersweet-yummmm!!! i enjoyed your reaction !! kathleen bts renegage
Ren got his guitar chops by watching UA-cam. And practicing of course. Lots of practicing. 21:23 makes me wish late night talk show hosts would do that: "We'll be right back after this ...FUCKIN' AD!" 😂
Us Renegades are passionate not all of his videos are full-on performances, but a good bit are. Some are just a full-on vibe. I'm enjoying your Ren reactions so far, can't wait for more 🧡🧡🧡
Ren has so many musical influences. System of a Down, Sting, The Clash and many others. You can hear different ones depending on the song. Reggae is often peppered in. When you do his busking go with the suggestions. (he has different versions). For a Bluesey feel, I'd go with Big Push Wade in the Water/Nina Simone /Trouble So Hard
Extra reason to check out ‘Wade it Water/….’ is that Ren plays bass in that one and those bass guitar skills will definitely blow any metalhead’s mind… But then again, vocal skills in those Sting songs, aaah… No bad choices out there actually. Follow your own path Alice, the rabbithole goes deep but never disappoints 🤩✌️
I just bought his older records, everything I could find. I haven't bought music in decades. I listen to his demo volumes in my truck nonstop and don't need the videos. The videos do add a layer but not having them allow you to catch some of the other ones that can be missed.
This is another masterpiece!! Ren is the best he is a amazing talent Ren's voice is beautiful as much as he is. The Screech he's singing is because of the 14 year old boy he is playing and that's Screech. Ren is a genius and humble. love to Ren
Loved this reaction, don’t worry about Ren reactions being long, us Renegades are here for it. Wait till you see all of RENs work cos it’s not all storytelling like this. He sang Sangs, rap raps and more 🖤
Enjoyed your comments on this! I will say, for these two you’ve reacted to.. I would agree that the videos kind of go hand in hand. But these performances are only a portion of his HUGE very diverse catalog. Keep going please! Love your vibe!
I'm a new Ren fan. I write, sing and play my own music, some guitar, more with piano. I can sing my heart out in front of an audience, but severe stage fright makes my hands shake like crazy. Performance just isn't my thing. I make my music mostly just for me. ..... and Ren is inspirational, for sure. I haven't looked back in comments, but if you like some beautifully sad, soulful shit, you should definitely check out his duet with Chinchilla, "Chalk Outlines". Their vocals.... harmony.... their dynamics.....fucking fantastic. The live video version is best. I thank you for your honest reactions!
That's one of my favorite songs of his. I'm fairly new so I made a Playlist with Losing It, Down on the Beat and Illest of Our Time. Was hoping to find more... stuff with beats like that. Good workout stuff, but as much as I love all his stuff those things are set apart from most of the rest of his stuff. I'll just add new stuff as it comes out. Ren is taking up my Playlists. Made a bunch of new ones for him. Interviews is one. Everything Ren is another - I put stuff that OTHER people post about him on there, plus the aforementioned Ren Beats list. Love him so much.
The “Tales” are a masterpiece that need to be on university curriculums, there is so much to get from these tales, I’ve done a playlist on my YT with a breakdown of all the main characters and my theories of how everything fits together, great pieces of art like this encourages conversation
Us Renegades will be here for every reaction. You're right. This one is dark and evokes strong emotions. You haven't even started yet! Just wait! You're in for an awesome journey. Loved your honest reaction!!
I've always thought he had a reggae vibe too, and the guitar is very classical Spanish style. It's so cool how he mixes different sounds by just playing and singing whata natural for him.
9/10 of his music videos are like broadway plays. there's subtle details included within that will tell a story of their own. thank you for your reaction. I, myself love the long videos as it shows me the reactor is engaged in what they are watching and listening to. enjoy your fall, as its a long way down the rabbit hole
Not like broadway. Broadway has a lot of production and a lot of stuff going on to distract you. This is the exact opposite: Just the minimum: two very talented people working together on an idea with what they have. This is more like a Street play than stage(d) play. Comparing this to broadway is like comparing busking to a live act at coachella. The vibe might be the same but two different situation. No hating just my opinion
No pressure, do what you are able to do for reactions. We just know how hard it would be to not dive in and listen to all things Ren immediately once you "know" ❤❤❤
Ohhh yes, TesseracT is my favourite band too! 🤩🤩I'm heavily into prog metal in general. Don't want predictable music. That's why Ren gives me eargasms! His song structures, his lyrics, his choice of styles, so dang unpredictable, fresh and interesting! His style is so versatile too, he's got everything from rock to fast rap, drum and bass, to bardcore... and his voice.. jeez. He's special for sure.
So glad to see you doing more Ren! Whatever your reaction schedule needs to look like, we get it - we're here for the duration. Samuel Perry-Falvey is the videographer here, he's done a lot of Ren's videos. Their magnum opus, in my opinion, is Money Game 3. Start with Money Game 1 (which is also an amazing one-take, btw), and for Money Game 2, make sure you do the lyric video (the live video only has part of the song).
I loved your reaction and how your musician brain gradually got drawn into the performance and the emotion of this ever darkening tale! So many people with different musical tastes (and ages and countries) are coming together and having their minds opened to each other through Ren which is just fantastic. I agree with you that Ren is best experienced by seeing the live performances as it adds so much more to the musical element. I have no musical ability and focus firstly on lyrics so this was a very uncomfortable performance to hear/see at first. He tells an uncomfortable truth without judgment, all wrapped up in a compelling performance. The acting is incredible and when Stevie peels back Violet's eyelids it is just chilling. I'd love to know the thought process behind how he decided on all the details of this. One thing in particular that intrigues me is the guitar introductions to each piece. Are they intended to be lighter moments of relief or just a ploy to distract us before plunging us back into the increasingly dark and grisly tales? I know Violet's tale was created a couple of years after the first two and it really elevates the whole piece to another level. Cheers
Really enjoying seeing you discovering the multi talented Welsh boi Ren. Prepare to fall down that hole. You have a like and subscribed from me , cheers
Thank u for reacting to our sick boi...there is no one else on his level in my opinion! His understanding of the human condition is so impressive! Great reaction my friend and looking forward to u checking out more Ren. His catalogue is vast and varied, and every song hits!
New sub here 😊. Sam Perry-Falvey is Rens friend who has filmed quite a few of Rens vids..hes an amazing cinematographer! Ren also busks and has a few songs with Sam Tompkins 😊
As a metal head, you'd probably enjoy Ren"s cover of War Pigs with his band, The Big Push. Their mash-up of I Shot The Sheriff/Road To Zion/Hip Hop, however, is my favorite of the busking performances I've seen from them. The number of musical styles both Ren both solo and when he plays with his band can nail is awesome and I'm 65, so I've seen a lot of musical artists over the years. Ren is truly special. By the way, I was introduced to King Gizzard on another reaction channel some time ago, and I can see why you like them so much. Nice reaction, new sub.
In a lot of his videos he does Acoustic versions, speaking of Street busting the big push does a great one with that Trio of songs you were speaking of I Shot the Sheriff, Road to Zion, and Hip Hop
The best part of watching someone react to this video is the 10 seconds following the end. Did they get it... yes (yay) and then watching the reactor fill in an entire history to make the story work. It's actually a pretty interesting commentary on nature vs nurture, the foster system and generational violence but it's all done so well you have to sit with it to flush it out.
I will never get tired of watching new Ren reactions! ❤ Btw, The charismatic voice did an interview with Ren and they talked about his mic and equipment. You might enjoy it.
Its cool you mentioned King Gizzard, they play here in a place called The Caverns in Tennessee and it's normally a 4 day show, two days are inside a literal cave, two day are on top of the mountain here. They stayed at the hotel I worked at and were really awesome people, we were usually happy to hear they were staying with us because they were really chill. Their fan following is pretty rabid, I haven't gotten too much into their music yet but I want to, maybe ill dive into more of your reactions for exposure.
I discovered Ren through Hi Ren over a year ago, and I just love him. But just like you, I need the video and not just the audio. There are a few songs that’s made it to my playlists (Power, Crutch and a few more) but I need the visuals, the emotion, the storytelling. As I said on your last Ren reaction; I followed your journey through Papa Emeritus and Ghost - and this rabbit hole is a lot deeper!
As both a KG and Ren enjoyer this is a lot of fun, watching you discover all of this. The money game trilogy goes hard btw when you feel like hearing more of ren! Love watching you, always makes my day!
His videos are masterpieces. None of them are a let down and even the lyric videos pop. His Biggest video was Money Game part 3 and I think they still spent less than 2000 pounds. Most of them are done in locations they were not authorized to be in. Hi Ren took 4 takes (live of course) but the owner of the location was pissed and kicking them out, they had to beg for one more take. (The Speech at the end was the third take). When you watch some of his other videos, if they aren’t lyric videos they are in fact live one takes (some, like Animal Flow, took 187 tries). It’s not just his musical ability, for me, he produces, directs, creates his own beats, mixes, every damn thing. He’s quite honestly, a genius.
Actually, in an interview Ren said that now that he has some money to work with, he wanted to put it into a magnum opus video, so MONEY GAME 3 cost 25,000-30,000 pounds (his bespoke suit alone probably cost at least 2,000 pounds). Prior to that, he's said he was never able to spend more than 1,000 pounds on any of his 150-ish videos, and some, like CRUTCH and POWER had a budget of zero. Just pure talent and creativity. I'm a videographer, and if you asked me to recreated MG3, I would tell you you needed between $50,000-$80,000, and that's if everything went right, which it rarely does.
The rain contraption they created kinda went cockeyed and the viola musician on the far left as you watch the video was rained on. Both herself and her bow. From the chatter about it I was left with the impression that lady was a bit of a Hero. That part could Only be done Once. Yet when hit with the COLD water she "took it", only slightly moving her bow in hopes of saving it. Ren had it restrung for her and made sure it was done properly. Restringing a bow with the hairs from an actual horse's tail is not inexpensive.
You've had a couple heavy Ren songs so far. Mindblowing beautiful & deep, but heavy. If ud like to switch it up a bit, here's a really fun one..."Losing It" 😉 have been lovin ur reactions, thank you!
😂🤣 😂 I'm 52 and I've never been such a fan as I am of Ren ... I might be slightly obsessed. My kids know that every time I see them they are going to have to listen to several Ren songs. .I always say "just listen to this one song" but it turns into "just one more" and then "maybe one more" I have told people in the checkout line in grocery store about Ren .. made my 87 yr old grandma and all my aunts listen to Ren, coworkers and of course all my friends. I feel honored to be the one to introduce them to Ren. ❤
I love authentic art. You know watching Ren, this is his perspective. It's so unique to each of us. To make this all with his friends, so much fun to see
You need to check out the big push aswel! sympathy for the devil rolling stones cover, War pigs black Sabbath cover, and watch out - live busking session ❤❤❤ subscribed in the hope of you doin reacting to these please ❤
Hi ive follwed u fromthe start and ive always enjoyed ur reactions to metal music ..... im so pleased u have decided to go down the Ren rabbit hole , hes so full of talent , i wont give u a huge list of what to react to but i will say in the many songs ive watched n listened to of Rens , i aint heard a duff one yet , 🤘🏼🖤🤘🏼
For a true rock experience, Ren with The Big Push "Watch Out" live (red suspenders edition).. an original, and as good as any Rolling Stones song. I'm going to go listen to it again right now! 🙂
I love Ren's music so much, and he never stops surprising me.. I watch new reactors discover him because it makes me happy to see him through fresh eyes. ❤
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. Anyway nice reaction. You got it right. Now you get to wait in eager anticipation with the rest of us, cause Ren has said that he and his cinematographer Sam have plans to film a pilot to pitch to Netflix when Ren has finished treatments in Canada and moves back to the UK. All we know is that it will be in the same raw style as this trilogy, but that is enough for me to say that if Netflix doesn’t give Ren his own show, they are fools. Also from one metal head to another, you should check out Crutch feat. Bibi. It’s an older song from before Ren was finally correctly diagnosed and was written after a breakdown following multiple emergency trips to the hospital. It is heart wrenching and stunning.
He chooses a room specifically for it's ability to echo his sound in the way that will make it sound best. You'll see that in most of his live performance videos that he is very mindful of it. Check out Chalk Outlines live to see how he allows the space to create the sounds he wants.
Reggie/Ska has been a huge influence in our music, my whole life... so over 40 years, that, I know for definite! I'm sure I've seen someone say since the 70s? I'm not sure exactly...
Great reaction! When it comes to Ren, you can't really ask 'Is most of his stuff....' He is literally all over the place. Great ride. Great fun. Covers multiple genres.
Definitely a great reaction. You get it for sure. I’ve probably watched this Ren Mini movie at least 20 times and I’m amazed every time. Ren has a lot of music that isn’t as dark as this or even Hi Ren. But all his music definitely elicits raw emotion and displays pure talent. This guy can literally master anything he wants. I’m pretty sure he said he taught himself how to play guitar on UA-cam. I suggest reacting to the Money Game trilogy next.
He gets ya thinking. I can’t help but keep following his every step. Actor, musician, writer. It’s nuts. Violet dies as their born in 2005. 14 years later in 2019 Jenny and Screech both die in the street. Story is fascinating!
Leave it to Renegades to show up every time! We're aware we're in a cult, but it's the best cult on the internet!
Yeah. Renegades are the reason the comment section on UA-cam on average videos are so bad, because all the nice people are just watching Ren reactions 😂
It's so nice only seeing positive comments for a change.
hell yeah!!
You have to react to The Hunger
' book club' not a cult 🤫😉🤣
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Renegades never come in ones or twos… we come as a flock 🙌🏼 I never get tired of seeing reactions to the tales. Great reaction . Look forward to more ❤
Yep .. I love that description of us coming in flocks .. I think of it as droves ... But no matter how it's said we do come because we want everyone to know how awesome Ren is.
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@@shannonstradford6518 Like turkey vultures. 😂
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We hunt in packs! ✊🏼🐷❤️🔥
Dude, we're Renegades! We all probably watched hundreds of reactions to the Tales already, we know they lead to a longer video :D Don't worry, we're used to it ^^ And we like it that way,, just for reactions like yours! To see people fall in love with Rens music with every single chord he plays!
As a metalhead myself I know exactly what you mean by suddenly listening to lyrics and how important they are sometimes.
Compared to his catalogue there are only a few videos like that, but for more performance you should check out Money Game 1 & 3 (part 2 is a lyric video but it's still cool as hell). For Money Game Pt. 1 Ren & Sam needed 184 takes to make it as perfect as Ren wanted it to be
Don't worry about your schedule, we will be there whenever you're reacting to Ren! May it be in a day, a week, a month or even a year
Yup, hundreds 😂
And for happy songs i would recommened the Big Push War Pigs
Just some info..
Ren came up with the original tale of "Jenny" after reading an article in a news paper about the murder of a prostitute in London by a young lad, someone commented in the article "It's such a shame", which is why it is so prominent in the song.
Violet died in 2005, the tale of "Jenny" was released in 2019, which is why Screech and Jenny are 14 years old n the song.
Jenny was 14 years old and walking the streets of London in high heels indicating she was a "working" girl ("she'd walked these streets 1000 times before").
Screech got his nickname from being "quick on his feet", "screech" being the sound trainers make as you dodge and run on an indoor training court.
"The blade that could slice concrete" was actually a line in a tv advertisement in the 80's/90's IIRC on late night shopping channels.
When Screech tries to meet up with his girlfriend and she tells him she's busy, she was busy (cough cough) being with Patrick (Ren confirmed this)
After the birth Jenny and Screech would probably have been separated and gone into foster care or an orphanage, they would never have known each other or met until that fateful night when they meet in an alleyway.
The tales are a generational story of abuse and the victims of abuse, Jenny much like her mother kept quiet and accepted her fate in silence and resignation, Screech was reactive and quick to anger just like his father.
What many people fail to understand is that Screech although the "obvious" bad guy in the tales, he was only 14, he had been brought up in foster care or an orphanage, he was obviously not being given the help/support/discipline he needed at that age in that situation, and from the moment he fatefully turned the corner and met Jenny face to face everything he did was fear and adrenaline fueled reactions to a situation that rapidly spiralled out of his control... Suffice to say, Screech was the bad guy, but he was also a victim as well, and I think that, that is the whole point of the story Ren tries to get across "It's such a shame".
(I post this as a regular heads up on most Tales reactions)
Great summary, extremely thorough. Just one picky little thing, Screech was "reactive" NOT "reactionary." The latter term refers to a political ideology and has nothing to do with one's temperament. It's misuse is becoming more and more common, I get it, it seems like it would mean someone who is quick tempered, etc, but instead it means someone who thinks even the status quo is too radical, and seeks to return to a hierarchical, often monarchist past, not at all like Screech
But like I said, a really excellent summary, you left nothing out, and that's hard to do. Thanks
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I also often add that since when Ren wrote/filmed Jenny (and maybe "Screech's Tale" too, but that's less relevant) he had no concept he'd end up twisting the story into the two being connected in any way. So in "Jenny's Tale" he had no reason to give any description of Jenny as being a 14yr old. When he wrote/filmed Jenny, he was describing Jenny as the person he'd understood her to be in the news article (she was a young woman, but there was no mention of her being a child prostitute in the original article).
So it's unfortunate that writing "Violet's Tale" turned Ren's description of Jenny into a red herring for the audience - some may say "no, that makes the twist EVEN BETTER!" but either way, it is what it is, and given that Ren's taken off via reaction channels, it always feels unfair to me that reactors are left to try to piece everything together in front of a camera within seconds (or minutes, at best), usually not knowing yet that the fans will (mostly) be kind to them... and woe betide them if they say something that indicates that they might not have pieced it together correctly.
Anyway.
It's quite the story, and it's incredible that he can not only make it work, but make it utterly engrossing. And the instrumental guitar interludes he wrote for each song never fail to sweep me away. Violet's theme is one of my favourite bits of music in modern entertainment (and it holds up against an awful lot of stuff from throughout history for me too, and I've been playing classical piano for 44 years).
@@rebeccaburnell9319 I agree with the first paragraph, in the newspaper article the woman was a prostitute but no age was mentioned... Ren specifically paints (I say paint not write because Ren can make you see images in your mind) Jenny as walking the streets in high heel shoes, streets she's walked 1000 times before and it's only right at the end you find out Jenny is 14.
As to the second paragraph, many people watching with no prior knowledge can construe that Jenny is a prostitute, again there is no reference to age until the very end so age remains irrelevant, so I wouldn't really call it a red herring especially if the listener has no prior knowledge on the story it's based on. I kinda agree that it's a "little" unfair to expect a reactor to get every nuance of a song first time on a reaction, so I don't ever expect them to do it, which is why I regularly post comments as "info" rather than "you missed this/that" for other viewers as well as the reactor. I especially try to highlight that Screech was a victim in this story which many people don't like to admit. Everything is Black and White, something is right or wrong, shades of grey only get involved when it's time to punish or reward those who did right or wrong.
I totally agree with the last paragraph.
Samuel Perry falvey is a big part of rens genius, he's definitely going to be recognised for his work
I believe they won Best Music Video and Best Director for MG3 at 2023's International Music Video Awards (and were nominated for Best Cinematography), so that recognition is starting to roll in.
@@yonahgrossman7319 yeh they did, I think they got shortlisted for other awards but just missed out, I think this is just the beginning of their journey though and I can't wait to watch it pan out 👍
Once in the Ren rabbithole you don't come out..😊😊❤❤
You should do Ren - Money Game part 1-3 next, for more bardcore goodness :D
Money Game 1
Money Game 2 (lyric video, not the live one)
Money Game 3
Yes 🙌🏼🔥
I concur 🔥
Agreed.
:) So glad I could introduce you to him, Man. Yeah, I love the beginning of Violet's Tale too. I'll be honest though, these 4 tracks (Hi Ren, and the Tales) are what I know best from him. I've only heard a few other tracks. BUT! It seems like the Renegades are a cult just as kind, passionate, and welcoming as us from King Gizzard. :) So I'll let them handle the suggestions from here, I've gotta find my robe and get back to summoning the Gila Monster...
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Now you know why we wanted you to react to this one :D There are so many layers to this song. The twins would have been orphans and gone into the care system, with their dad likely in jail for murder. They each grew up with Jenny being quiet like her mother and Screech being violent and deranged like his father.
and violet silent like her mother in the face of her father's violence. A cycle of silence and violence only broken by tragedy.
Ren has said with “the big push” videos he spends hours on the audio for the busking tunes, and I imagine that attention to detail happens in the one takes as well
Yea. None of those busking videos are studio recorded. Just hours of Ren mixing it at home. He says the files are quite chaotic.
Dude it happened to us all. Wait til you see his band mash up Sabbath on their War Pigs busking vid. Also all the the other busking vids from this session with white vest and red braces(wife beater and suspenders) have kinda become legendary among the renegades and reactors.
Because of his illness. Ren has always been a busker. This gives him control over when and how long he works. He loves the connection to fans that busking gives. He has a lot of experience and comfort in doing live performances and it shows.
Reggae is very popular and part of UK culture.
Ren and Samuel have been friends and have worked together for years. He did Hi Ren, the Tales, Money Game #1 & #3. And others.
Luke did MG3, not Sam. Ren has a talent-magnet.
@@PoliticallyPink no Sam did it! Luke did Animal Flow
They test now, if you get a tick bite. One of the rare side effects is alpha-gal. You develop an allergy to red meat. Another....potential psychosis. DAMN. Two of my friends with abrupt development of emotional problems tested positive for Lyme. Further tests being run. Ticks are no f'ing joke anymore. Yeah, Ren....He is AWESOME....and I haven't heard ONE that I didn't like....they are ALL different! YES! Not different versions of the same song/technique. His guitar leaves my jaw on the floor. LOVE IT! This is a Shakespearian tragedy. Three people's life story in 13 minutes. At 65, I had a tendency to listen to "old" music, but some of the young artists coming out now are FANTASTIC. Make it smart; make a social commentary. Make it into ART. Acting, speaking, poetry....make music MORE. Make some cutbacks on the flashy costumes, background dancers, computer graphics, autotune.....Just a guy and a guitar. (With a STELLER cameraman, Samuel, I didn't forget about YOU!) Samuel is REALLY good at what he does, too. I LOVE seeing him do songs with other artists...share the talent, get your people together. Metal? Oh, hell yes. This old lady was a roadie in the 80's. I love Napalm's selection, new metal in Maori, Mongol, Icelandic....just...all of them. Thanks for reacting to this! Ren is the bardcore master. Yes, I read Shakespeare as well. The knocking, the cell phone, the gun....❤❤❤❤
Ren says he grew up with "hippie" parents, very cultured by reggae and it definitely influences his vibe... I'm so here for it! Ren is the king of one-takes! I love his videos where random people in the background just watch him like "wtf is happening right now" and Ren doesn't GAF!
Yes these are all 1-take but he does do post production editing, mostly with volume. - Great reaction!
Add some Ska into the mix as well :)
Now watching to the end... I'll also say his lyric videos are top-tier! They're not like normal lyric videos. Welcome to the Rabbit Hole, enjoy your ride!
His recent release o Fred Again Mashup is just song and guitar, but somehow manages to pull those same heart strings in such a powerful way. Money Game will give you acting again. I LOVE Crutch. Done at the height of his illness. Touch of metal in it. I love your thoughtful reactions thank you.❤
Nice to see another Crutch lover!❤️
Me too! I think Crutch is powerful.@@jonasmandersson
Crutch is underrated
Crutch and Penitence
I love Crutch too. Love Fire but I never see the Renegades commenting on that one. Feel like I'm a loner in that regard.
Great reaction! I see a lot of comments recommending the MONEY GAME TRILOGY, which I completely support with one caveat. When you get to PART 2, make sure you choose the OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO. The LIVE version (which has it's own charms) is only 1/3 of the entire song and has no music (and the music is great). MG1 took six days and 186 takes to get perfect. It's been joked that that's why MG2 is a LYRIC VIDEO, but as lyric videos go, it's KILLER!
"I didn't expect that...", 😎
A sentence that is used again and again by almost every reactor to Ren’s songs - great reaction!
And - don't feel pressured, I prefer a well-rested person in front of the camera, with full attention and the ability to enjoy!
❤️Greetings from Germany 👏👍🤝🙋♀️
That and...
"Who the f*ck is Violet?!" lol 😅
hello dear!! let the games begin as you enter the wide rabbit hole that is ren! you'll enjoy it without a doubt!!! glad you're here dude, part of the fam!!! then you said "that was dark bro' between parts 2 & 3, and i'm sorry to report that i giggled in anticipation of violet's tale. i love dark ren! i describe him like the best chocolate, dark and bittersweet-yummmm!!! i enjoyed your reaction !! kathleen bts renegage
Bro, Ren is his OWN genre… You’ll see.
Hence why he dubbed it "Bardcore" 😁
Ren got his guitar chops by watching UA-cam. And practicing of course. Lots of practicing.
21:23 makes me wish late night talk show hosts would do that: "We'll be right back after this ...FUCKIN' AD!" 😂
he always chose the right room for sound and is pretty mutch always live
Indoors & outdoors 😎❤️💛💚🖤✊🏿🇯🇲🏴
Ren has inspired so many people. It is phenomenal.💕👍🦇
Great Reaction, thanx. Ren is a phenomenal Artist and Human Being! Good luck with the Channel.
Renegades are best on the planet !
We are x
Us Renegades are passionate not all of his videos are full-on performances, but a good bit are. Some are just a full-on vibe. I'm enjoying your Ren reactions so far, can't wait for more 🧡🧡🧡
Ren has so many musical influences. System of a Down, Sting, The Clash and many others. You can hear different ones depending on the song. Reggae is often peppered in. When you do his busking go with the suggestions. (he has different versions). For a Bluesey feel, I'd go with Big Push Wade in the Water/Nina Simone /Trouble So Hard
and don't forget his huge Sting influences in TBP version of 'Englishman in New York', and coming up next week, a cover of "Message on a Bottle"! YaY!
Extra reason to check out ‘Wade it Water/….’ is that Ren plays bass in that one and those bass guitar skills will definitely blow any metalhead’s mind… But then again, vocal skills in those Sting songs, aaah… No bad choices out there actually. Follow your own path Alice, the rabbithole goes deep but never disappoints 🤩✌️
Welcome to the Ren Verse . I started this journey awhile ago , sit back and enjoy he is amazing . So different from song to song
Here always for ren.
I'm so so happy you are smart and talented enough to love and respect Ren
I just bought his older records, everything I could find. I haven't bought music in decades.
I listen to his demo volumes in my truck nonstop and don't need the videos.
The videos do add a layer but not having them allow you to catch some of the other ones that can be missed.
This is another masterpiece!! Ren is the best he is a amazing talent Ren's voice is beautiful as much as he is. The Screech he's singing is because of the 14 year old boy he is playing and that's Screech. Ren is a genius and humble. love to Ren
Loved this reaction, don’t worry about Ren reactions being long, us Renegades are here for it. Wait till you see all of RENs work cos it’s not all storytelling like this. He sang Sangs, rap raps and more
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Great reaction and appreciation of this masterwork.💕👍🦇
Enjoyed your comments on this! I will say, for these two you’ve reacted to.. I would agree that the videos kind of go hand in hand. But these performances are only a portion of his HUGE very diverse catalog. Keep going please! Love your vibe!
I'm a new Ren fan. I write, sing and play my own music, some guitar, more with piano. I can sing my heart out in front of an audience, but severe stage fright makes my hands shake like crazy. Performance just isn't my thing. I make my music mostly just for me.
..... and Ren is inspirational, for sure. I haven't looked back in comments, but if you like some beautifully sad, soulful shit, you should definitely check out his duet with Chinchilla,
"Chalk Outlines".
Their vocals.... harmony.... their dynamics.....fucking fantastic.
The live video version is best.
I thank you for your honest reactions!
Your reactions are a breath of fresh air. Just for fun I think you should do “losing it” next! His versatility will blow your mind! 😎
That's one of my favorite songs of his. I'm fairly new so I made a Playlist with Losing It, Down on the Beat and Illest of Our Time. Was hoping to find more... stuff with beats like that. Good workout stuff, but as much as I love all his stuff those things are set apart from most of the rest of his stuff. I'll just add new stuff as it comes out. Ren is taking up my Playlists. Made a bunch of new ones for him. Interviews is one. Everything Ren is another - I put stuff that OTHER people post about him on there, plus the aforementioned Ren Beats list. Love him so much.
Glad to see your appreciation for him. strapp in there is no genre that can hold this dude🤙🏽
The “Tales” are a masterpiece that need to be on university curriculums, there is so much to get from these tales, I’ve done a playlist on my YT with a breakdown of all the main characters and my theories of how everything fits together, great pieces of art like this encourages conversation
Us Renegades will be here for every reaction. You're right. This one is dark and evokes strong emotions. You haven't even started yet! Just wait! You're in for an awesome journey. Loved your honest reaction!!
I've always thought he had a reggae vibe too, and the guitar is very classical Spanish style. It's so cool how he mixes different sounds by just playing and singing whata natural for him.
9/10 of his music videos are like broadway plays. there's subtle details included within that will tell a story of their own. thank you for your reaction. I, myself love the long videos as it shows me the reactor is engaged in what they are watching and listening to.
enjoy your fall, as its a long way down the rabbit hole
Not like broadway. Broadway has a lot of production and a lot of stuff going on to distract you. This is the exact opposite: Just the minimum: two very talented people working together on an idea with what they have. This is more like a Street play than stage(d) play. Comparing this to broadway is like comparing busking to a live act at coachella. The vibe might be the same but two different situation. No hating just my opinion
10 years between Jenny and Screeh and Violets Tale........ unbelievable story telling
No pressure, do what you are able to do for reactions. We just know how hard it would be to not dive in and listen to all things Ren immediately once you "know" ❤❤❤
Ohhh yes, TesseracT is my favourite band too! 🤩🤩I'm heavily into prog metal in general. Don't want predictable music. That's why Ren gives me eargasms! His song structures, his lyrics, his choice of styles, so dang unpredictable, fresh and interesting! His style is so versatile too, he's got everything from rock to fast rap, drum and bass, to bardcore... and his voice.. jeez. He's special for sure.
So glad to see you doing more Ren! Whatever your reaction schedule needs to look like, we get it - we're here for the duration. Samuel Perry-Falvey is the videographer here, he's done a lot of Ren's videos. Their magnum opus, in my opinion, is Money Game 3. Start with Money Game 1 (which is also an amazing one-take, btw), and for Money Game 2, make sure you do the lyric video (the live video only has part of the song).
I agree, part 2 the lyric video...
Samuel Perry-Falvey is one of Ren's videographers. They are good friends. Ren has several others too. Luke Flegg, Josh Stiles, Joe Flack.
Your reaction is great. Don’t worry about rambling, lol, because you are just relating to his stuff, and admiring his work. That’s why I subscribed. 😊
I will keep my eyes open , I'm watching I'm a Renegade! 🇬🇧
I loved your reaction and how your musician brain gradually got drawn into the performance and the emotion of this ever darkening tale! So many people with different musical tastes (and ages and countries) are coming together and having their minds opened to each other through Ren which is just fantastic. I agree with you that Ren is best experienced by seeing the live performances as it adds so much more to the musical element.
I have no musical ability and focus firstly on lyrics so this was a very uncomfortable performance to hear/see at first. He tells an uncomfortable truth without judgment, all wrapped up in a compelling performance. The acting is incredible and when Stevie peels back Violet's eyelids it is just chilling.
I'd love to know the thought process behind how he decided on all the details of this. One thing in particular that intrigues me is the guitar introductions to each piece. Are they intended to be lighter moments of relief or just a ploy to distract us before plunging us back into the increasingly dark and grisly tales? I know Violet's tale was created a couple of years after the first two and it really elevates the whole piece to another level. Cheers
it's like a rite of passage watching the tales reactions, we love to see the birth of new Renegades. almost like we enjoy watching suffering lol
Great reaction! Ren fan here...i subscribed! Much love ❤️❤️❤️
Really enjoying seeing you discovering the multi talented Welsh boi Ren.
Prepare to fall down that hole. You have a like and subscribed from me , cheers
Gizzard fan here. I'm excited to check out Ren for the first time with you!
Loved this absolute 🔥 reaction. ren will make ur mind wonder in circles 😂 money game 1 through 3 for more performance 🔥 keep em coming cant wait ❤😊
Thank u for reacting to our sick boi...there is no one else on his level in my opinion! His understanding of the human condition is so impressive! Great reaction my friend and looking forward to u checking out more Ren. His catalogue is vast and varied, and every song hits!
New sub here 😊. Sam Perry-Falvey is Rens friend who has filmed quite a few of Rens vids..hes an amazing cinematographer! Ren also busks and has a few songs with Sam Tompkins 😊
As a metal head, you'd probably enjoy Ren"s cover of War Pigs with his band, The Big Push. Their mash-up of I Shot The Sheriff/Road To Zion/Hip Hop, however, is my favorite of the busking performances I've seen from them. The number of musical styles both Ren both solo and when he plays with his band can nail is awesome and I'm 65, so I've seen a lot of musical artists over the years. Ren is truly special. By the way, I was introduced to King Gizzard on another reaction channel some time ago, and I can see why you like them so much. Nice reaction, new sub.
Ren is king of one takes
In a lot of his videos he does Acoustic versions, speaking of Street busting the big push does a great one with that Trio of songs you were speaking of I Shot the Sheriff, Road to Zion, and Hip Hop
He seems to take the one takes as a challenge, becoming what he is known for. I love your reaction!
Great reaction, you have so much to look forward to!
From what I understand Ren obsesses over all the details the echo in the room, lights, camera everything
The best part of watching someone react to this video is the 10 seconds following the end. Did they get it... yes (yay) and then watching the reactor fill in an entire history to make the story work. It's actually a pretty interesting commentary on nature vs nurture, the foster system and generational violence but it's all done so well you have to sit with it to flush it out.
I will never get tired of watching new Ren reactions! ❤ Btw, The charismatic voice did an interview with Ren and they talked about his mic and equipment. You might enjoy it.
Loved your reaction and we don’t mind in depth analysis. In fact Renegades love them! You had great comments and insights. Keep going!
Its cool you mentioned King Gizzard, they play here in a place called The Caverns in Tennessee and it's normally a 4 day show, two days are inside a literal cave, two day are on top of the mountain here. They stayed at the hotel I worked at and were really awesome people, we were usually happy to hear they were staying with us because they were really chill. Their fan following is pretty rabid, I haven't gotten too much into their music yet but I want to, maybe ill dive into more of your reactions for exposure.
Ren is our modern day bard, among many other things 😊💜💜
I discovered Ren through Hi Ren over a year ago, and I just love him. But just like you, I need the video and not just the audio. There are a few songs that’s made it to my playlists (Power, Crutch and a few more) but I need the visuals, the emotion, the storytelling.
As I said on your last Ren reaction; I followed your journey through Papa Emeritus and Ghost - and this rabbit hole is a lot deeper!
As both a KG and Ren enjoyer this is a lot of fun, watching you discover all of this. The money game trilogy goes hard btw when you feel like hearing more of ren!
Love watching you, always makes my day!
Yeah! a fellow duel-cult member xD lol
His videos are masterpieces. None of them are a let down and even the lyric videos pop. His Biggest video was Money Game part 3 and I think they still spent less than 2000 pounds. Most of them are done in locations they were not authorized to be in.
Hi Ren took 4 takes (live of course) but the owner of the location was pissed and kicking them out, they had to beg for one more take. (The Speech at the end was the third take).
When you watch some of his other videos, if they aren’t lyric videos they are in fact live one takes (some, like Animal Flow, took 187 tries).
It’s not just his musical ability, for me, he produces, directs, creates his own beats, mixes, every damn thing. He’s quite honestly, a genius.
Actually, in an interview Ren said that now that he has some money to work with, he wanted to put it into a magnum opus video, so MONEY GAME 3 cost 25,000-30,000 pounds (his bespoke suit alone probably cost at least 2,000 pounds). Prior to that, he's said he was never able to spend more than 1,000 pounds on any of his 150-ish videos, and some, like CRUTCH and POWER had a budget of zero. Just pure talent and creativity.
I'm a videographer, and if you asked me to recreated MG3, I would tell you you needed between $50,000-$80,000, and that's if everything went right, which it rarely does.
The rain contraption they created kinda went cockeyed and the viola musician on the far left as you watch the video was rained on. Both herself and her bow. From the chatter about it I was left with the impression that lady was a bit of a Hero. That part could Only be done Once. Yet when hit with the COLD water she "took it", only slightly moving her bow in hopes of saving it. Ren had it restrung for her and made sure it was done properly. Restringing a bow with the hairs from an actual horse's tail is not inexpensive.
I remember seeing this song for the first time, I'm not American. But it was a "dang" moment!🏴
Welcome to the Renegade Family❤Ren just makes ya smile doesn't he?! A true artist and good human being. Look forward to more thanks😃
violet was their mother...welcome to the ren rabbithole...genre bending
You've had a couple heavy Ren songs so far. Mindblowing beautiful & deep, but heavy. If ud like to switch it up a bit, here's a really fun one..."Losing It" 😉 have been lovin ur reactions, thank you!
Many rabbits go down, most choose not to leave.
Subbed to watch
You will never forget this guy.
Enjoy the ride, you've got your work cut out for you, in 50 years I've never been a fan boy till now, great reaction , you got a sub from me
😂🤣 😂 I'm 52 and I've never been such a fan as I am of Ren ... I might be slightly obsessed. My kids know that every time I see them they are going to have to listen to several Ren songs. .I always say "just listen to this one song" but it turns into "just one more" and then "maybe one more"
I have told people in the checkout line in grocery store about Ren .. made my 87 yr old grandma and all my aunts listen to Ren, coworkers and of course all my friends. I feel honored to be the one to introduce them to Ren. ❤
One take genius! Loving your Ren reactions….. more Ren please 😄❤️🔥🔥
Fantastic reaction 👍👍 looking forward to the next ✌️
I love authentic art. You know watching Ren, this is his perspective. It's so unique to each of us. To make this all with his friends, so much fun to see
You need to check out the big push aswel! sympathy for the devil rolling stones cover, War pigs black Sabbath cover, and watch out - live busking session ❤❤❤ subscribed in the hope of you doin reacting to these please ❤
Ditto!!! 🫶🤜🤛🫶
This Renegade’s just subscribed, can’t wait to see more REN reactions ❤
Hi ive follwed u fromthe start and ive always enjoyed ur reactions to metal music ..... im so pleased u have decided to go down the Ren rabbit hole , hes so full of talent , i wont give u a huge list of what to react to but i will say in the many songs ive watched n listened to of Rens , i aint heard a duff one yet , 🤘🏼🖤🤘🏼
For a true rock experience, Ren with The Big Push "Watch Out" live (red suspenders edition).. an original, and as good as any Rolling Stones song. I'm going to go listen to it again right now! 🙂
This was a fantastic reaction. Pick a song, any song, they’re all insanely good.
I love Ren's music so much, and he never stops surprising me..
I watch new reactors discover him because it makes me happy to see him through fresh eyes. ❤
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.
Anyway nice reaction. You got it right.
Now you get to wait in eager anticipation with the rest of us, cause Ren has said that he and his cinematographer Sam have plans to film a pilot to pitch to Netflix when Ren has finished treatments in Canada and moves back to the UK. All we know is that it will be in the same raw style as this trilogy, but that is enough for me to say that if Netflix doesn’t give Ren his own show, they are fools.
Also from one metal head to another, you should check out Crutch feat. Bibi. It’s an older song from before Ren was finally correctly diagnosed and was written after a breakdown following multiple emergency trips to the hospital. It is heart wrenching and stunning.
I found you because of your Ghost rabbit hole a fair while ago, so it's cool to see you doing Ren now. He's something special!
Never seen an artist like Ren, incredible variety and I like ALL of it. That's so rare.
Subed for more Ren!
He chooses a room specifically for it's ability to echo his sound in the way that will make it sound best. You'll see that in most of his live performance videos that he is very mindful of it. Check out Chalk Outlines live to see how he allows the space to create the sounds he wants.
Not a metal head but loved your analysis and your appreciation of diverse music.
Reggie/Ska has been a huge influence in our music, my whole life... so over 40 years, that, I know for definite! I'm sure I've seen someone say since the 70s? I'm not sure exactly...
Late sixties seventies depending where you lived in UK
Loved this reaction and your breakdown of the parts you really liked. Thanks for sharing, glad to have you with us!
Great reaction!
When it comes to Ren, you can't really ask 'Is most of his stuff....'
He is literally all over the place. Great ride. Great fun. Covers multiple genres.
Lost All Faith...the metal..indie..bard..genre mix song I LOVE❤
Definitely a great reaction. You get it for sure. I’ve probably watched this Ren Mini movie at least 20 times and I’m amazed every time. Ren has a lot of music that isn’t as dark as this or even Hi Ren. But all his music definitely elicits raw emotion and displays pure talent. This guy can literally master anything he wants. I’m pretty sure he said he taught himself how to play guitar on UA-cam. I suggest reacting to the Money Game trilogy next.
Yo! Great reaction. Welcome to Rens world...lyrics, beats, feels
Am a Renegade. Believer of the talent and loyal one. Have all the patience here to wait for your Ren uploads. Do Money Games 1,2, and 3.
He gets ya thinking.
I can’t help but keep following his every step. Actor, musician, writer. It’s nuts. Violet dies as their born in 2005. 14 years later in 2019 Jenny and Screech both die in the street. Story is fascinating!