Singing Ren? Check out Back on 74, his duets with Chinchilla - How to be me and Chalk Outlines then there’s his Big Push (band) renditions - Wade in the Water, War Pigs, Road to Zion. And the unmissable Bongo Bong - this is just scratching the surface. He’s a phenom
I ABSOLUTELY agree, but also wanted to add the “Fred Again Mashup”. Don’t want to give anything away, so I will just say, I love his singing in this song, especially the last portion/song of the “mashup”.
two lamps from goodwill, a wheelchair from the dump, a can of spray paint, a guitar and a genius, and together they make the most important video of our lifetime
Buckle up and grab a rope. You are in for a ride down the Ren Rabbit Hole (it’s a thing…you’ll see). Once the Ren-egades discover you are experiencing Ren they will come. You mentioned this looked like performance art. It is worthy to note that Ren records his videos live and in one take. This video is multiple camera but one continuous shot and notice the lav on his shirt. If you want to experience Bardcore…The Tales of Jenny and Screech. Make sure you get the 13 minute trilogy…it’s worth it. Welcome aboard the Ren train.
Yes! We will give you lots of love. Thats just who we are! I shouldn't admit this, I'm in the minority when I say I don't like the tales of Jenny and Screeh. Sure, it shows talent, but so do TONS of others. And at its core the tales are a made-up F'ed up story. The songs I listen to most are Blind Eyed, MC Sessions & Ready for you, Troubles and back on 74... and tons more! The guy is amazing! Much love ❤️ Sue
@@suesee4855 can I offer a gender based perspective without sounding like a jerk. I am more concerned about suggesting this song to women than to men. Let’s be honest here…women are more often the victims of such atrocities. This makes the subject matter hit harder than it does for men.
For his singing, def check out his live duets with Chinchilla: "Chalk Outlines" and "How to be me". Also, "Humble" with Eden Nash and his acoustic version of "Murderer"
Ren spent years street performing (Busking) in the UK He went world wide viral a few times gaining the attention of people like Elton John He did this while battling chronic Lyme disease He has over 200 songs on his channel
He was close to a contract with a major producer but got too sick. They had to drop him. Then he battled his illness for a decade without a diagnosis. When finally diagnosed, he was very damaged. His road to recovery is ongoing…
You nailed it!! This is not so much a “song” as it is a performance piece. And it IS art. Ren does sing, and you will notice that he often does have a “ reggae “ inflection in many of his songs. This was filmed before he went to Calgary for medical treatment for his undiagnosed/ misdiagnosed Lyme disease ( which went on for nearly 10 years) and that left him with a slew of chronic neurological and physical problems. He only recently returned back home ( Brighton UK) last month. Ren is many things: a multi instrumentalist ( guitar, bass, piano, drums, melodica), a singer and songwriter and perhaps one of the most genuine and generous artists who champions other artists every chance he gets. You will discover his brilliance and , along the way, some incredible musicians that he has collaborated with as well as his band he was in up until he left for Calgary called “The Big Push” . Go with any of the songs recommended by my fellow renegades. ❤
As a vocal coach, I *very* highly recommend checking out one of his busking performances with Sam Thompkins "Earned It \ Man's World \ Falling". 🙏🏻 With no exaggeration, its jaw-droppingly astounding. Also: GREAT REACTION! Just subbed for more Ren.
You get rap, singing, spoken word and a modern opera-like storytelling combination paired with amazing instrument skills. It was the best song to start with to get an idea of who he is personally and musically.
Singing Ren Back on 74/Message in a bottle and Fred Again retake are 2 of my faves lately. He also has a lot of singing with his old band The Big Push as well as many busking sessions. The 2 songs with Chinchilla give me chills every time I listen to them. I hope you cover some of his Rap songs as well because truly everything Ren does is incredibly impressive. Thank you I really enjoyed your reaction. I think you are about to be blown away by REN’s talent. I’ll be watching.
@@TimWelchVocalStudio as a vocal teacher I believe you'd find Ren's "Fred Again Mash-up" would make a wonderful YT video for you to comment on. You can cover the multiple vocal techniques he uses as well as seeing his powerful use of vocal dynamics to elevate the song. Ren takes 5 of the most popular songs by a UK EDM DJ / Producer Fred Again, mashes them together and then transforms them into a brilliant acoustic performance, just him a guitar and a mic, recorded live, one camera, one take. It's all singing and melodic from start to finish so I know you'll enjoy that. Near the end of this mash-up he almost had me in tears. Cheers Mate 🍻
New sub here from Arizona, I'm here for any and all Ren reactions. As a 54 year old music lover my whole life, Ren has reconfigured my mind for the better and REN-EWED my heart & soul by making me really hear music for the 1st time in my life! Thank you for the great reaction! 😊 what an amazing journey awaits you!
I'm in my 40s and would have told you that hip-hop was a worthless genre. Ren was what it took to look at it with a new perspective and learn how to appreciate it. He's an amazing, once in a generation genius. I hope he becomes popular enough to be able to freely create without worry. A lifetime of his music will genuinely enrich the music world if you ask me.
Great reaction!! The 3 Ren videos with the MOST ASTOUNDING vocals are: FRED AGAIN MASH UP WADE IN THE WATER/ NINA SIMONE/ TROUBLE SO HARD - with The Big Push EARNED IT/MAN'S WORLD/ FALLING - with Sam Tompkins But you can't go wrong with Ren!
Hi and welcome to the Reniverse. Ren is the artist for the new millennium, a breath of fresh air. He has taken the rule book and torn it up! Continue reacting to this incredible artist as we Renegades are always hungry for the thoughts and insights of those with ears to hear. Subbed for more Ren. 💞🐷
Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, the great theatre writer and producer, is a fan of Ren. Saying Ren is the best story teller out there today. Ren himself coined the term BARDCORE for this style.
You are just barely tapping the surface, REN to me is amazing, I'm sure you will get plenty of suggestions of him singing so i will just say WELCOME, to the world of REN.👍🍀
He does two brilliant Duets with Chinchilla, both singing, both amazing. You won't be let down. Back on 74 and Fred Again Mashup also showcase his voice, especially the latter. Also tip top. Then he has his band The Big Push busking (playing & singing on the streets) A lot of other stuff is more rappy or a mix which I love but you are after the voice The Tale of Jenny and Screech (13 minute verson with violets tale) is his shakesperian piece everyone loves, but once again, more Bardish than singing.
He also does a couple of busking covers with Chinchilla, Marvin Gaye's Sexual Healing, and a mash up of Drake and Beyonce: One Dance and Drunk in Love.
Yes, "he sings". Check out his live performances on the streets of Brighton with his band, The Big Push. They do a medley of "I Shot the Sherriff", "Zion", and "Hip Hop" which will showcase his vocal abilities.
For more of Ren singing, try Back on 74/Message In A Bottle Retake or some of his tracks with The Big Push (a band he was in for awhile) like Precious and Englishman in New York. He definitely has reggae influences, also lots of jazz, funk, soul, classic. Ren can also play piano beautifully. All self taught, most of his videos (like this one) are recorded live as one takes, which is quite a feat in itself. Enjoyed your take on this! Subbed for more Ren!
The best description for this I have seen, is it being described as a short opera. It isn't structured like a song, it is a story and a journey. It's very well done.
Ren is a once in a lifetime artist and I’m so thankful that he is around in my lifetime. He is incredible and isn’t afraid to show his vulnerability and connect with people via his own experiences.
One camera, one guitar, two lamps, one Ren, one take. It will be a bumpy ride, but the Renegades are here for it. #Bardcore. Edited...more than one camera and lighting to film.
There were actually FOUR cameras one to Ren's left, one to his right, one central and the hand-held one. And all done live - thought it took 4 or 5 attempts.
@TimWelchVocalStudio It's his band, The Big Push - Shot The Sheriff/Road To Zion/ Hip Hop. Make sure it's the red suspenders version, or you'll get a bunch of comments about choosing the wrong version 😂
So fun to see you get your first listen to Ren. He is a once in a generation artist. Brilliant and a kind and compassionate soul. For singing I would check out Chalk Outlines.
Ren is such a gem musically and lyrically. HIs story telling is also on another level. He can really drive you into the story. Great example is the trilogy songs: Violets tale, Jennys tale and Screeches tale. Great video Tim!
This phenomenal young man REALLY is a once in a generation ARTiiiiiiiiist. You'll find out for yourself if you decide to dive into the REN rabbit hole. Soooooooh Deep and Diverse 🎵🎶🍯🤌🔥🙏💪🐝🍀
Those first oooh-oooh's are all in one breath...impressive. Boy are you in for a treat and enjoyable discovery of a 'generational' artist. Looking forward to your future goosebumps.
Jenny & Screech trilogy is hard but amazing story telling. Su*c*de is heartbreaking but utterly captivating. Sickboi is an amazing tale of current society. Ren is an amazing musician/bard/writer/performer/actor and a massive vulnerable and honest human being. The world needs so many more Ren's. Ren is a rabbithole of amazing music and stories
It's so great to hear you mentioning how theatrical this is, how it feels like it's extracted from a play... Especially knowing that you still didn't see The Jenny and Screech Trilogy 😁 You have a mind-blowing experience in front of you :)
You have to watch ren and chinchilla singing chalk outlines , that will blow you away, and the full three part version of the tale of jenny and screech, you just might have a meltdown on that one, trust me you'll love me for suggesting both of those 😉
I love your comments and overall take on this video of Our Boi, and I know you're gonna love his other stuff as well! My suggestion for your next experience of Ren is the 13:31 version of "The Tale of Jenny & Screech". It definitely showcases his talent in storytelling and it shows why he considers his musical genre to be Bardcore (even though he fits very well into many genres). You are headed down the rabbit hole, my friend... enjoy the ride!
I listen to this song, and reactions to it, almost daily. What a joy to re-discover the amazement I felt the first time I heard it by witnessing the astonishment others feel when they discover the magic that is Ren. I know everyone has their favorites (cause it's never just one favorite with Ren) but for other-worldly singing talent on show my money is on his duet with Sam, "Blind Eyed.(Renegades: did your hearts skip a few beats when Tim talked about skipping some of the song?)
This was filmed multiple camera and 1 visual take but 2 audio take from 4 film tries before he was happy with the recording. Buckle up, he loves 1 take music and old band called Big Push with lots great singing.
They got thrown out of the building so he wasn't that happy He was about to leave UK for medical treatment in Canada So this is the third try they had to use!
Welcome to Ren. There is literally nothing that is sub-par. As you proceed, you will meet a number of other talented artists Ren has collaborated with--The Big Push, Chinchilla, Eden Nash, Molly McKinna, and more. You have plenty of additional songs to start out with, and I know you'll find each to be outstanding!
Tim, this song is his true life experiences. He has been through a lot in his life. He is also a great singer & tells his stories about his life beautifully! We need to share his work and make him bigger ❤
great reaction! Love your insights. For singing Ren: Back on 74/Message in a Bottle Fred Again Mashup Chalk Outlines ft. Chinchilla (live version) Humble ft. Eden Nash Plus his work with his band The Bug Push, particularly the busking session where he’s wearing red suspenders: War Pigs mashup I shot the sheriff/road to Zion mashup And he has a bush king session with Sam Tompkins where he sings It’s a Man’s World (it’s a mashup of several songs)
In an interview Ren said that Hi Ren was a one take, the third take they did. They didn't have permission to be in the basement they were in, and they had 4 cameras and two mics. As they were finishing the second take, the building manager walked in and asked them to leave. They begged for another 30 minutes and that was the take they used. However, the very end part when he turns from putting down the guitar and starts talking is a separate take. They were allowed to go back when the building manager helped them submit the correct paperwork. Post production was them just taking footage from the various cameras they had set up to auto record. He's done quite a few single takes, both storytelling and singing solo / duo. 7 months ago he (and Samuel, the cinematographer) won a couple of international music awards for best song video for Money Game III which was two takes (due to technical difficulties). Money game 1 was a single take - but that one took 183 tries over 3 days.
He is really singing in the video it wasn't dubbed in later from a studio recording. Apparently he has a thing with his videos. He always wants to do the entire video in one shot. From one point of view with one camera not multiple cameras and splicing them together later. It's always very impressive watching his videos because there's so much more going on than just him sitting down and singing a song. You'll notice that the more of his videos you watch. It's like an entire theatrical event almost. There's like so much going on including in the background.
It makes me sad to know that the lad spent most of his twenties seriously ill, misdiagnosed, mis-medicated, for stretches bedridden & understanding he didn't have long to live.... but Jeezo, there is some potent single-minded art pouring out of him these days! His health will never be 100%, but he's more glad to be alive than many folk I know who all take their health for granted. For the singing side of Ren, I recommend the busking on the streets of Brighton vids: "Wade in the Water..." with his band The Big Push is a fun one. "Earned it..." with the also excellent Sam Tompkins is great too. ;)
REN would love this reaction. ☺️ You did so well describing him after one listen: “Mega-talent, raw, edgy, agility, wild, strong-solid-singing voice, reggae feel, clever, vulnerable, wild piece of art, amazing dynamic artist” Thanks for the wonderful reaction! I would personally enjoy seeing your reaction to REN’s trilogy “Jenny’s Tale, Screechs’ Tale, & Violet’s Tale”…..all should be watched & reacted upon in one sitting. Thanks again!! 🎵 🎶 🎼 🎵🎶
Thank you for a very enjoyable reaction. I’m a first time viewer of your channel and I love your focus on the singing aspect of Ren’s music. Ren often mixes singing and rap, it’s one of the things that I love about his music. I have subscribed and look forward to watching more of your music reactions.
This was the first Ren video I saw. He ... absolutely ... floored ... me. He is just so fantastic; all he has gone through put to music. I think you will have a lot of fun watching him! For a more singing piece, check out his "For Joe." Thanks for the great breakdown!
Welcome to the wormhole that is REN, the modern day Bard, your journey, should you choose to accept it, will be long, full of heartbreak,tears but also joy and fun, most importantly, HOPE......enjoy your stay, a Renegade.
I've seen a lot of Hi Ren reactions over the last year or whatever, and i gotta say I'm pretty sure you're the first I've ever seen point out the little semi-tone waver in the 2nd repeat of the ooh-ooh-ooh parts! I remember having the same thought, "hmm did he MEAN to do that?" and at the end "ohh yes he did!" 😁 Not much to say that hasn't already been said but I'm really appreciating your attention to detail and breadth of knowledge. Great work on your analyses, have watched several tonight and enjoyed them all.
My favorite singing version of Ren is his Fred Again mashup. Also, a busking session with his band The Big Push, covering Wade In The Water/Trouble So Hard
I just love the Fred Again Mashup, not just for his passionate singing but also for the way he took those EDM songs and smashed them together to produce a quintessential REN song.
I’ve watched a ton of reaction videos for Hi Ren (probably 50) and I have commented on exactly none of them. But I wanted to tell you that you made this very entertaining. You have a great look with the background lights and you brought a lot to it by discussing the themes and vocals as well. Thanks for sharing!
You popped in on my feed with my favorite artist, and so glad you've found him. Others have commented about suggestion to check out next, and they won't lead you astray. My personal favorites from when I first discovered his music: Ren and Sam Tompkins - Blind Eyed | M.C Sessions (half a dozen of versions of Blind Eyed out there, including "Angry car park attendant...") Ren & Sam Tompkins - Earned it /Mans World / Falling (Ren & Sam busking in Brighton)
We love your "first listen". No better way to react! Love your reaction! Please react to Ren and Chinchilla (and also Chinchilla by herself). Also, if you never heard of Yebba, she is fire, try her Tiny desk concert.
Welcome to the wonderful world of ren, where you can always expect the unexpected 😊 hes an amazing artist and a once in a generational type talent. Subbed in hopes of more ren! 😁🥹💜
Great reaction! Can't wait to seeing you dive deeper into his catalog. You can't go wrong with Ren, but he has songs that are more performance pieces like this, and others that are more traditional songs with a music or lyric video. Some are more Rap, others more traditional singing... I saw others recommend The Tale of Jenny and Screech. That's one of the performance pieces... Might strike you as a little on the longer side, if you felt this was long - but I wholeheartedly recommend you do the full three-song compilation in one go! Trust me, the audience will stick with you, and its a better experience to get them all in the right order, since they tie together in a narrative. Be well! Looking for to the next one.
Welcome to Ren. You won't be disappointed at all. Ren can sing, rap, play guitar and piano and produce his music. There's so much to explore. The Big Push from Brighton, busking. Sam Tompkins and Ren. Chinchilla and Ren highly recommend. Chalk Outlines for harmonies. The Big Push, I shot the sheriff/road to zion/hip hop. An English man in New York or Bongo Bong very good. Rap wise his words are clear and lyrically a genius. I was lucky enough to see Ren live last weekend and sing Hi Ren live. 9 minutes of sheer awesomeness. Great reaction! Just subbed 😎👍
Both duets with Chinchilla (Chalk outlines and How to be me) has him singing hauntingly beautiful. The tale of Jenny and Screech (full video with Violet's tale at the end) shows more of his theatrical singing and storytelling which is a must as well. ❤❤❤
❤ Ren is amazing ❤ I have been hooked for almost 19 months now. I will come back for more Ren. I listen to him daily. He has also brought back my passion in music. I am 66 yrs old and Ren is the best emoter, writer, singer, musician I have heard in many years.
Will always subscribe for REN I am a 53 year old fan girl! Not only is it insane talent but his honest humanity has brought forth a movement greatly needed in this world! (PLEASE WATCH HIS ONE MILLION SUBSCRIBERS VIDEO…. IT WILL SHOW YOU SO MUCH ABOUT THIS AMAZING KID!!!). I have been obsessed with everything REN for two years!!!
Being that you are a vocal coach, I truly look forward to following you down the Ren Rabbit hole. Ren singing "Man's World" on a street corner live is out there. Enjoy.
welcome to the rabbit hole that is REN. He is very diverse in his catalog of songs ranging from Rap to Singing and a good number of spoken word pieces. Ren is extremely talented. Hope you continue down the rabbit hole. If your main thing is an analysis of vocal abilities I would highly recommend checking out duets with Chinchilla, How To be Me and Chauk Outlines,. You want the live versions of those videos. Subbed
Renegade here.. sub for your ride with Ren. You can’t pin him to a genre.. but he sings, raps, duets (with several excellent singers) - and he plays with a band (The Big Push)… 3 other extremely talented young men! Many of us will be along for your experience! Great reaction of our Ren, thank-you!
you should check out ren x chinchilla-chalk outlines for more of his singing, you could go for the hunger by ren if you want to hear him really rap, just be ready to be sucked down the rabbit hole
Excellent reaction, I'm very glad you listened to Ren, he is one of my favorite artists. He tends to rap a lot, but when he sings he steals the stage let me recommend some songs where Ren sings: chalk outlines how to be me crutch ft. bibi freckeld angels These songs have a live version, but I recommend listening to the studio version
He really has quite the catalog of music. He’s actually been posting music for eight years and I’m sure you’ve read about his auto immune disease and his Lyme disease that was misdiagnosed and still actually getting treatments for today went undiagnosed for eight years has a song troubles that is one of his most recent releases and leading up to the release of that song he did spoken word eight chapters I believe With that time. Is discussing which is really putting himself out there. He has said that sometimes he thinks he might put too much of himself out there that he doesn’t leave anything for himself but if he can help people then it’s worth it I’m sure you’ve read comments about, how big on doing one take videos with just lapel Mike I mean he takes as necessary to get it done without cuts or edits. And he usually does two versions of a lot of his songs which is amazing how artist will remake a different artist songs., he actually does his own songs. so I think if you watch troubles, it’s a wrap song and what she’s talking about his troubles and raising awareness for auto immune diseases and then about two weeks later he made it into version where he’s in the back of an Uber performing it and it’s remarkable! I think that’s the type of thing you would actually love to react to. He has so many great songs, but to see him remake, his own song is unbelievable. My two favorite songs by him are Genesis both versions, especially the live version because the sample in the background of the song is actually him and it sounds like a female and in the live version, he sings that part as well, which is crazy, and the song murderer, the video and then the live version as well. I think you would get a lot from those three songs. He probably has about 70 songs on UA-cam. He also has a song castles made of sand, which is hard to find, but it was an extra song that he added on his album sick boy in the 11th hour that pushed it over the top to make it go number one.! Another great tune a lot of people don’t know. I’m looking forward to watching some more of your reactions.
Singing Ren? Check out Back on 74, his duets with Chinchilla - How to be me and Chalk Outlines then there’s his Big Push (band) renditions - Wade in the Water, War Pigs, Road to Zion. And the unmissable Bongo Bong - this is just scratching the surface. He’s a phenom
I concur ❤
me too
me three
I ABSOLUTELY agree, but also wanted to add the “Fred Again Mashup”. Don’t want to give anything away, so I will just say, I love his singing in this song, especially the last portion/song of the “mashup”.
@@arderasempre1yep Fred Again Mashup is the vibe imo.
two lamps from goodwill, a wheelchair from the dump, a can of spray paint, a guitar and a genius, and together they make the most important video of our lifetime
And they had 30 minutes to get this take as there was a problem with the location. They maybe got 4 takes to nail this perfection.
100% agree
@@jessicaeaton3183 100 + 100
Genius
@@highlightshadow Pretty sure the performance was just 1 take no?
@@SlaujOne take but a few tries to get it done without a cut
Buckle up and grab a rope. You are in for a ride down the Ren Rabbit Hole (it’s a thing…you’ll see). Once the Ren-egades discover you are experiencing Ren they will come.
You mentioned this looked like performance art. It is worthy to note that Ren records his videos live and in one take. This video is multiple camera but one continuous shot and notice the lav on his shirt.
If you want to experience Bardcore…The Tales of Jenny and Screech. Make sure you get the 13 minute trilogy…it’s worth it.
Welcome aboard the Ren train.
Yes. He should definitely check out Jenny & Screech!
prayers of healing to Ren and his people Amen
and any of his live stuff busking with the big push. (more singing in that, lots of covers an mash up's)
Yes! We will give you lots of love. Thats just who we are!
I shouldn't admit this, I'm in the minority when I say I don't like the tales of Jenny and Screeh. Sure, it shows talent, but so do TONS of others. And at its core the tales are a made-up F'ed up story.
The songs I listen to most are Blind Eyed, MC Sessions & Ready for you, Troubles and back on 74... and tons more! The guy is amazing!
Much love ❤️ Sue
@@suesee4855 can I offer a gender based perspective without sounding like a jerk. I am more concerned about suggesting this song to women than to men. Let’s be honest here…women are more often the victims of such atrocities. This makes the subject matter hit harder than it does for men.
For his singing, def check out his live duets with Chinchilla: "Chalk Outlines" and "How to be me". Also, "Humble" with Eden Nash and his acoustic version of "Murderer"
Agree. Humble and Ocean with Eden Nash, any acoustic version of any song he does, and definitely Chalk Outlines with Chinchilla.🎶❤️✌🏻
Ren spent years street performing (Busking) in the UK
He went world wide viral a few times gaining the attention of people like Elton John
He did this while battling chronic Lyme disease
He has over 200 songs on his channel
He was close to a contract with a major producer but got too sick. They had to drop him. Then he battled his illness for a decade without a diagnosis. When finally diagnosed, he was very damaged. His road to recovery is ongoing…
Apparently this ,Hi Ren, was recorded in one take. He is so gifted. ❤
❤Jenny and Screech trilogy
100% yes.
Absolutely
@tim pay attn to the fact that these videos are one take. Amazing videography by Sam.
Yes I concur but also believe he should see more of the singing side of ren first
the full version 13mins long
You nailed it!! This is not so much a “song” as it is a performance piece. And it IS art. Ren does sing, and you will notice that he often does have a “ reggae “ inflection in many of his songs. This was filmed before he went to Calgary for medical treatment for his undiagnosed/ misdiagnosed Lyme disease ( which went on for nearly 10 years) and that left him with a slew of chronic neurological and physical problems. He only recently returned back home ( Brighton UK) last month. Ren is many things: a multi instrumentalist ( guitar, bass, piano, drums, melodica), a singer and songwriter and perhaps one of the most genuine and generous artists who champions other artists every chance he gets. You will discover his brilliance and , along the way, some incredible musicians that he has collaborated with as well as his band he was in up until he left for Calgary called “The Big Push” .
Go with any of the songs recommended by my fellow renegades. ❤
Thanks for this!
Not to mention producer
As a vocal coach, I *very* highly recommend checking out one of his busking performances with Sam Thompkins "Earned It \ Man's World \ Falling". 🙏🏻 With no exaggeration, its jaw-droppingly astounding. Also: GREAT REACTION! Just subbed for more Ren.
You lucky guy. You get to watch all of Ren for the first time! Welcome aboard!
Watching someone react to Hi Ren for the first time never gets old! ❤❤❤
Ohhh I love people's 1st reactions to this! Ren is incredible! He's my favorite and someone well worth getting into! This is such an important song!
You get rap, singing, spoken word and a modern opera-like storytelling combination paired with amazing instrument skills. It was the best song to start with to get an idea of who he is personally and musically.
Singing Ren Back on 74/Message in a bottle and Fred Again retake are 2 of my faves lately. He also has a lot of singing with his old band The Big Push as well as many busking sessions. The 2 songs with Chinchilla give me chills every time I listen to them. I hope you cover some of his Rap songs as well because truly everything Ren does is incredibly impressive. Thank you I really enjoyed your reaction. I think you are about to be blown away by REN’s talent. I’ll be watching.
The Fred Again mashup lives full time in a corner of my brain. Such a beautiful ride and tribute!
3 songs with chinchilla I think
Told ya! So glad you listen to Ren! I still get chills every time I hear this song.
So goood! Thanks for the recommendation.
@@TimWelchVocalStudio as a vocal teacher I believe you'd find Ren's "Fred Again Mash-up" would make a wonderful YT video for you to comment on. You can cover the multiple vocal techniques he uses as well as seeing his powerful use of vocal dynamics to elevate the song.
Ren takes 5 of the most popular songs by a UK EDM DJ / Producer Fred Again, mashes them together and then transforms them into a brilliant acoustic performance, just him a guitar and a mic, recorded live, one camera, one take. It's all singing and melodic from start to finish so I know you'll enjoy that.
Near the end of this mash-up he almost had me in tears. Cheers Mate 🍻
I still just cry. I watch it over and over and watch all the reviews and cry every time. Ren sings to my soul.
New sub here from Arizona, I'm here for any and all Ren reactions. As a 54 year old music lover my whole life, Ren has reconfigured my mind for the better and REN-EWED my heart & soul by making me really hear music for the 1st time in my life! Thank you for the great reaction! 😊 what an amazing journey awaits you!
I’m 63 totally agree….we been waiting a long time for someone like this
Ditto!! 😊
"The words" as in there are no words to describe. Best explanation I've heard yet!!
57 yo Renegade from Germany here. Unbelievable touched by this young man❤
I'm in my 40s and would have told you that hip-hop was a worthless genre. Ren was what it took to look at it with a new perspective and learn how to appreciate it. He's an amazing, once in a generation genius. I hope he becomes popular enough to be able to freely create without worry. A lifetime of his music will genuinely enrich the music world if you ask me.
Great reaction!! The 3 Ren videos with the MOST ASTOUNDING vocals are:
FRED AGAIN MASH UP
WADE IN THE WATER/ NINA SIMONE/ TROUBLE SO HARD - with The Big Push
EARNED IT/MAN'S WORLD/ FALLING - with Sam Tompkins
But you can't go wrong with Ren!
Fred Again Mashup will be next, I love Fred Again.
@@TimWelchVocalStudioThe fact that you love Fred again will make it even more special.
🔥All in for Ren.
If you rewind a little, after pausing, you won't miss anything. :)
Agreed. And I get the pauses but 4 during the best part without a rewind? Ooof. Momentum lost.
Yes! ☮️❤️😎
Yep. The left arrow key is my most used key when listening to stuff on UA-cam.
Hi and welcome to the Reniverse. Ren is the artist for the new millennium, a breath of fresh air. He has taken the rule book and torn it up!
Continue reacting to this incredible artist as we Renegades are always hungry for the thoughts and insights of those with ears to hear.
Subbed for more Ren.
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The Ren rabbit hole is a deep dive with loads of different genres covered and some just made by him lol, enjoy the talent of Ren
Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, the great theatre writer and producer, is a fan of Ren. Saying Ren is the best story teller out there today. Ren himself coined the term BARDCORE for this style.
Bardcore existed for a while. It's usually remakes of songs in a 1400's(?) style
Hildaguard von blingin is an excellent bardcore artist
You are just barely tapping the surface, REN to me is amazing, I'm sure you will get plenty of suggestions of him singing so i will just say WELCOME, to the world of REN.👍🍀
He does two brilliant Duets with Chinchilla, both singing, both amazing. You won't be let down.
Back on 74 and Fred Again Mashup also showcase his voice, especially the latter. Also tip top.
Then he has his band The Big Push busking (playing & singing on the streets)
A lot of other stuff is more rappy or a mix which I love but you are after the voice
The Tale of Jenny and Screech (13 minute verson with violets tale) is his shakesperian piece everyone loves, but once again, more Bardish than singing.
He also does a couple of busking covers with Chinchilla, Marvin Gaye's Sexual Healing, and a mash up of Drake and Beyonce: One Dance and Drunk in Love.
Yes, "he sings". Check out his live performances on the streets of Brighton with his band, The Big Push. They do a medley of "I Shot the Sherriff", "Zion", and "Hip Hop" which will showcase his vocal abilities.
We all battle inner demons. Some of us win. Some of us lose. Ren taught his to play guitar so they could do a duet.
I like this comment. Really accurately said
Perfect comment
Its not demons. Its just how brain works. Just because you dont understand how it works does not mean there are demons.
Love this thought! The layers he leaves in his art is a conversation I’m here for. As an introspective person, we should all understand our layers.
there are victims and there are students. REN is both the teacher and the student. but he will not be the victim.
For more of Ren singing, try Back on 74/Message In A Bottle Retake or some of his tracks with The Big Push (a band he was in for awhile) like Precious and Englishman in New York. He definitely has reggae influences, also lots of jazz, funk, soul, classic. Ren can also play piano beautifully. All self taught, most of his videos (like this one) are recorded live as one takes, which is quite a feat in itself.
Enjoyed your take on this! Subbed for more Ren!
The best description for this I have seen, is it being described as a short opera. It isn't structured like a song, it is a story and a journey. It's very well done.
Ren is a once in a lifetime artist and I’m so thankful that he is around in my lifetime. He is incredible and isn’t afraid to show his vulnerability and connect with people via his own experiences.
One camera, one guitar, two lamps, one Ren, one take. It will be a bumpy ride, but the Renegades are here for it. #Bardcore.
Edited...more than one camera and lighting to film.
Hair light, 2 key lights and 3 lights in the back ground...don't forget the 3rd one on the wall to Ren's right. Flashy Flashy...LoL!!
There were actually FOUR cameras one to Ren's left, one to his right, one central and the hand-held one. And all done live - thought it took 4 or 5 attempts.
More than one camera. He's mentioned that in many interviews.
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You would love to hear his voice in the cover of "Shot the Sheriff".
Awesome, I’ll check it out.
@TimWelchVocalStudio It's his band, The Big Push - Shot The Sheriff/Road To Zion/ Hip Hop. Make sure it's the red suspenders version, or you'll get a bunch of comments about choosing the wrong version 😂
@@TimWelchVocalStudio Yes, red suspender version. Lol
So fun to see you get your first listen to Ren. He is a once in a generation artist. Brilliant and a kind and compassionate soul. For singing I would check out Chalk Outlines.
In contemporary music, Ren is probably the most naturally gifted and versatile musician since Prince.
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I'm one of the Renegades, 😊😅and I HAD to sub!!! I loved your appreciation of this genius!!! Please continue this journey so we can join you on it.
REN’s singing voice is one of the most dynamic I’ve ever heard. Definitely, do more.
Ren is such a gem musically and lyrically. HIs story telling is also on another level. He can really drive you into the story. Great example is the trilogy songs: Violets tale, Jennys tale and Screeches tale. Great video Tim!
Thanks. Looking forward to hearing more of his art.
This phenomenal young man REALLY is a once in a generation ARTiiiiiiiiist. You'll find out for yourself if you decide to dive into the REN rabbit hole. Soooooooh Deep and Diverse 🎵🎶🍯🤌🔥🙏💪🐝🍀
The tales of jenny and screech is a 13 min video it has all 3 parts. Make sure u watch that one
@@TimWelchVocalStudio he calls his genre bardcore.
You are gonna love this guy he has so much amazing music
You gotta do his back on 74 message in a Bottle retake. And Fred again mash up
Those first oooh-oooh's are all in one breath...impressive.
Boy are you in for a treat and enjoyable discovery of a 'generational' artist.
Looking forward to your future goosebumps.
Haha, he hit’em pretty hard.
Jenny & Screech trilogy is hard but amazing story telling. Su*c*de is heartbreaking but utterly captivating. Sickboi is an amazing tale of current society.
Ren is an amazing musician/bard/writer/performer/actor and a massive vulnerable and honest human being. The world needs so many more Ren's.
Ren is a rabbithole of amazing music and stories
All the comments are good just like to let you know he is an independent artist and managed a number one album in the UK
It's so great to hear you mentioning how theatrical this is, how it feels like it's extracted from a play... Especially knowing that you still didn't see The Jenny and Screech Trilogy 😁 You have a mind-blowing experience in front of you :)
You have to watch ren and chinchilla singing chalk outlines , that will blow you away, and the full three part version of the tale of jenny and screech, you just might have a meltdown on that one, trust me you'll love me for suggesting both of those 😉
I reacted to Chalk Outlines a couple days ago!
I love your comments and overall take on this video of Our Boi, and I know you're gonna love his other stuff as well! My suggestion for your next experience of Ren is the 13:31 version of "The Tale of Jenny & Screech". It definitely showcases his talent in storytelling and it shows why he considers his musical genre to be Bardcore (even though he fits very well into many genres). You are headed down the rabbit hole, my friend... enjoy the ride!
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Love watching the first reactions to Ren and his deep awe-inspiring musical talent. He's lived many lives over.
Check out his singing with the band The Big Push. It will blow you away.
I listen to this song, and reactions to it, almost daily. What a joy to re-discover the amazement I felt the first time I heard it by witnessing the astonishment others feel when they discover the magic that is Ren. I know everyone has their favorites (cause it's never just one favorite with Ren) but for other-worldly singing talent on show my money is on his duet with Sam, "Blind Eyed.(Renegades: did your hearts skip a few beats when Tim talked about skipping some of the song?)
Ren is a legend.
Welcome to the world that is REN and his RENegades
This was filmed multiple camera and 1 visual take but 2 audio take from 4 film tries before he was happy with the recording. Buckle up, he loves 1 take music and old band called Big Push with lots great singing.
They got thrown out of the building so he wasn't that happy
He was about to leave UK for medical treatment in Canada
So this is the third try they had to use!
ren is like a book whose cover is blank, when you open the book you are transported to the time and place Ren wishes to take you
Welcome to Ren. There is literally nothing that is sub-par. As you proceed, you will meet a number of other talented artists Ren has collaborated with--The Big Push, Chinchilla, Eden Nash, Molly McKinna, and more.
You have plenty of additional songs to start out with, and I know you'll find each to be outstanding!
Tim, this song is his true life experiences. He has been through a lot in his life. He is also a great singer & tells his stories about his life beautifully! We need to share his work and make him bigger ❤
Ren is brilliant and this is a masterpiece and I hope you go down the rabbit hole
I love how the first words he sings are about him singing. “So cower at the man I become, when I sing from the top of my lungs.”
Amazing lyric.
great reaction! Love your insights. For singing Ren:
Back on 74/Message in a Bottle
Fred Again Mashup
Chalk Outlines ft. Chinchilla (live version)
Humble ft. Eden Nash
Plus his work with his band The Bug Push, particularly the busking session where he’s wearing red suspenders:
War Pigs mashup
I shot the sheriff/road to Zion mashup
And he has a bush king session with Sam Tompkins where he sings It’s a Man’s World (it’s a mashup of several songs)
In an interview Ren said that Hi Ren was a one take, the third take they did. They didn't have permission to be in the basement they were in, and they had 4 cameras and two mics. As they were finishing the second take, the building manager walked in and asked them to leave. They begged for another 30 minutes and that was the take they used. However, the very end part when he turns from putting down the guitar and starts talking is a separate take. They were allowed to go back when the building manager helped them submit the correct paperwork. Post production was them just taking footage from the various cameras they had set up to auto record.
He's done quite a few single takes, both storytelling and singing solo / duo. 7 months ago he (and Samuel, the cinematographer) won a couple of international music awards for best song video for Money Game III which was two takes (due to technical difficulties). Money game 1 was a single take - but that one took 183 tries over 3 days.
Wow, very interesting.
He is really singing in the video it wasn't dubbed in later from a studio recording. Apparently he has a thing with his videos. He always wants to do the entire video in one shot. From one point of view with one camera not multiple cameras and splicing them together later. It's always very impressive watching his videos because there's so much more going on than just him sitting down and singing a song. You'll notice that the more of his videos you watch. It's like an entire theatrical event almost. There's like so much going on including in the background.
A RENegade from outback Australia subscribing to watch you go down the Ren rabbit hole.
It makes me sad to know that the lad spent most of his twenties seriously ill, misdiagnosed, mis-medicated, for stretches bedridden & understanding he didn't have long to live.... but Jeezo, there is some potent single-minded art pouring out of him these days! His health will never be 100%, but he's more glad to be alive than many folk I know who all take their health for granted.
For the singing side of Ren, I recommend the busking on the streets of Brighton vids:
"Wade in the Water..." with his band The Big Push is a fun one.
"Earned it..." with the also excellent Sam Tompkins is great too. ;)
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REN would love this reaction. ☺️
You did so well describing him after one listen:
“Mega-talent, raw, edgy, agility, wild, strong-solid-singing voice, reggae feel, clever, vulnerable, wild piece of art, amazing dynamic artist”
Thanks for the wonderful reaction!
I would personally enjoy seeing your reaction to REN’s trilogy “Jenny’s Tale, Screechs’ Tale, & Violet’s Tale”…..all should be watched & reacted upon in one sitting.
Thanks again!!
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Thank you for a very enjoyable reaction. I’m a first time viewer of your channel and I love your focus on the singing aspect of Ren’s music. Ren often mixes singing and rap, it’s one of the things that I love about his music. I have subscribed and look forward to watching more of your music reactions.
Awesome !! This really never gets old. Can't wait to see the next one!! They are ALL amazing!!
Welcome to a musical journey like no other Ren is on another level so enjoy this incredible ride....great reaction appreciate you👍
This was the first Ren video I saw. He ... absolutely ... floored ... me. He is just so fantastic; all he has gone through put to music. I think you will have a lot of fun watching him! For a more singing piece, check out his "For Joe." Thanks for the great breakdown!
Welcome to the wormhole that is REN, the modern day Bard, your journey, should you choose to accept it, will be long, full of heartbreak,tears but also joy and fun, most importantly, HOPE......enjoy your stay, a Renegade.
I've seen a lot of Hi Ren reactions over the last year or whatever, and i gotta say I'm pretty sure you're the first I've ever seen point out the little semi-tone waver in the 2nd repeat of the ooh-ooh-ooh parts! I remember having the same thought, "hmm did he MEAN to do that?" and at the end "ohh yes he did!" 😁
Not much to say that hasn't already been said but I'm really appreciating your attention to detail and breadth of knowledge.
Great work on your analyses, have watched several tonight and enjoyed them all.
I appreciate that! 👊🏼🔥
My favorite singing version of Ren is his Fred Again mashup.
Also, a busking session with his band The Big Push, covering Wade In The Water/Trouble So Hard
Yes, yes 👍🏻 😅
Yes!
I just love the Fred Again Mashup, not just for his passionate singing but also for the way he took those EDM songs and smashed them together to produce a quintessential REN song.
@@daphneparkin6869 it's sooooo good!!!
I’ve watched a ton of reaction videos for Hi Ren (probably 50) and I have commented on exactly none of them. But I wanted to tell you that you made this very entertaining. You have a great look with the background lights and you brought a lot to it by discussing the themes and vocals as well. Thanks for sharing!
This comment meant a lot to read, I really appreciate it. I’m just starting off on doing these. Thanks
If you want to hear him sing, react to - back on 74.
Loved your reaction.
You popped in on my feed with my favorite artist, and so glad you've found him. Others have commented about suggestion to check out next, and they won't lead you astray. My personal favorites from when I first discovered his music:
Ren and Sam Tompkins - Blind Eyed | M.C Sessions (half a dozen of versions of Blind Eyed out there, including "Angry car park attendant...")
Ren & Sam Tompkins - Earned it /Mans World / Falling (Ren & Sam busking in Brighton)
We love your "first listen". No better way to react! Love your reaction! Please react to Ren and Chinchilla (and also Chinchilla by herself). Also, if you never heard of Yebba, she is fire, try her Tiny desk concert.
Subbed for more Ren. I think you will enjoy what he has to offer. Ren is every genre. 😁
Welcome to the wonderful world of ren, where you can always expect the unexpected 😊 hes an amazing artist and a once in a generational type talent. Subbed in hopes of more ren! 😁🥹💜
Thank you for your sincere,in depth reaction!!!😀🫶💖
Renegade here. Great reaction, welcome to the RENiverse
Great first reaction. Welcome to the world of Ren! subbed for more. Ren has a huge following and many more will be showing up!
The Big Push: Swang song, an old style song.
And so underrated and not many reactors have done it!
Highly recommend this one as well.
Came to say the same. Beautiful harmonies ❤❤❤
Great reaction! Can't wait to seeing you dive deeper into his catalog. You can't go wrong with Ren, but he has songs that are more performance pieces like this, and others that are more traditional songs with a music or lyric video. Some are more Rap, others more traditional singing... I saw others recommend The Tale of Jenny and Screech. That's one of the performance pieces... Might strike you as a little on the longer side, if you felt this was long - but I wholeheartedly recommend you do the full three-song compilation in one go! Trust me, the audience will stick with you, and its a better experience to get them all in the right order, since they tie together in a narrative. Be well! Looking for to the next one.
Thanks for the recs!
Welcome to the RENegades family, buckle up for a wild ride down the REN rabbit hole 🇬🇧❤️
Welcome to Ren. You won't be disappointed at all. Ren can sing, rap, play guitar and piano and produce his music.
There's so much to explore. The Big Push from Brighton, busking. Sam Tompkins and Ren.
Chinchilla and Ren highly recommend. Chalk Outlines for harmonies.
The Big Push, I shot the sheriff/road to zion/hip hop. An English man in New York or Bongo Bong very good.
Rap wise his words are clear and lyrically a genius.
I was lucky enough to see Ren live last weekend and sing Hi Ren live.
9 minutes of sheer awesomeness. Great reaction! Just subbed 😎👍
the videos you've been publishing have been exactly what I love, great content!
Happy to hear that! ✨🙏🏼
welcome to ren, and the renagades. many of us watch every. single. reaction. to ren. As evidenced by 36k views in 13 days!
Both duets with Chinchilla (Chalk outlines and How to be me) has him singing hauntingly beautiful. The tale of Jenny and Screech (full video with Violet's tale at the end) shows more of his theatrical singing and storytelling which is a must as well. ❤❤❤
❤ Ren is amazing ❤ I have been hooked for almost 19 months now. I will come back for more Ren. I listen to him daily. He has also brought back my passion in music. I am 66 yrs old and Ren is the best emoter, writer, singer, musician I have heard in many years.
Welcome to Rens Rabbit Hole. It's deep.
Agreed that this is performance art and it still blows me away that it's just one guy in a room with a guitar. Appreciate the reaction!
Will always subscribe for REN I am a 53 year old fan girl! Not only is it insane talent but his honest humanity has brought forth a movement greatly needed in this world! (PLEASE WATCH HIS ONE MILLION SUBSCRIBERS VIDEO…. IT WILL SHOW YOU SO MUCH ABOUT THIS AMAZING KID!!!). I have been obsessed with everything REN for two years!!!
I love how much you loved it 🤙
People are calling him a modern day Bard. He sings tons of styles and tells powerful stilories. Modern social commentary - just an amazing talent.
Hi Tim - welcome to this colourful rabbit hole and beautiful RENaissance...
Being that you are a vocal coach, I truly look forward to following you down the Ren Rabbit hole. Ren singing "Man's World" on a street corner live is out there. Enjoy.
As a renegade I watched your reaction because I love to see someone new discover Ren. Subscribe because you are interesting
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Ren will not disappoint but his versatility will amaze
welcome to the rabbit hole that is REN. He is very diverse in his catalog of songs ranging from Rap to Singing and a good number of spoken word pieces. Ren is extremely talented. Hope you continue down the rabbit hole. If your main thing is an analysis of vocal abilities I would highly recommend checking out duets with Chinchilla, How To be Me and Chauk Outlines,. You want the live versions of those videos. Subbed
Brother man, you're out of your head if you don't watch Ren with Chinchilla "How to be me" - live. The vocals...ooh wee, chills
Renegade here.. sub for your ride with Ren. You can’t pin him to a genre.. but he sings, raps, duets (with several excellent singers) - and he plays with a band (The Big Push)… 3 other extremely talented young men! Many of us will be along for your experience! Great reaction of our Ren, thank-you!
you should check out ren x chinchilla-chalk outlines for more of his singing, you could go for the hunger by ren if you want to hear him really rap, just be ready to be sucked down the rabbit hole
welcome to the rabbit hole… renegades will love your input. your journey is just beginning
Excellent reaction, I'm very glad you listened to Ren, he is one of my favorite artists. He tends to rap a lot, but when he sings he steals the stage let me recommend some songs where Ren sings:
chalk outlines
how to be me
crutch ft. bibi
freckeld angels
These songs have a live version, but I recommend listening to the studio version
….and the live versions…because they are soooo good🤝🙋♀️
Great reaction - sub from me 👍
Greetings from Germany
He really has quite the catalog of music. He’s actually been posting music for eight years and I’m sure you’ve read about his auto immune disease and his Lyme disease that was misdiagnosed and still actually getting treatments for today went undiagnosed for eight years has a song troubles that is one of his most recent releases and leading up to the release of that song he did spoken word eight chapters I believe With that time. Is discussing which is really putting himself out there. He has said that sometimes he thinks he might put too much of himself out there that he doesn’t leave anything for himself but if he can help people then it’s worth it I’m sure you’ve read comments about, how big on doing one take videos with just lapel Mike I mean he takes as necessary to get it done without cuts or edits. And he usually does two versions of a lot of his songs which is amazing how artist will remake a different artist songs., he actually does his own songs. so I think if you watch troubles, it’s a wrap song and what she’s talking about his troubles and raising awareness for auto immune diseases and then about two weeks later he made it into version where he’s in the back of an Uber performing it and it’s remarkable! I think that’s the type of thing you would actually love to react to. He has so many great songs, but to see him remake, his own song is unbelievable. My two favorite songs by him are Genesis both versions, especially the live version because the sample in the background of the song is actually him and it sounds like a female and in the live version, he sings that part as well, which is crazy, and the song murderer, the video and then the live version as well. I think you would get a lot from those three songs. He probably has about 70 songs on UA-cam. He also has a song castles made of sand, which is hard to find, but it was an extra song that he added on his album sick boy in the 11th hour that pushed it over the top to make it go number one.! Another great tune a lot of people don’t know. I’m looking forward to watching some more of your reactions.
Welcome to the Renaverse. Strapping. It is a wild ride. Ren is the genre.
Strap in.
Great reaction. Another Renegade here, subbing to watch your journey down the Ren rabbit hole.