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”.
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.
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
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…
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"
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 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 🍻
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.
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.
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 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.
@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 😂
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!
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.
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. 💞🐷
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.👍🍀
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 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 🎵🎶🍯🤌🔥🙏💪🐝🍀
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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 :)
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.
Ren is a perfectionist, every thing he does is like a piece of art. He's a beast at the guitar. Self tough. Also at the piano. He plays several instruments and are a born artist and a leader. I've never heard an artist like him before in my entire life. It's easier to ask what he can't do then what he can do. Besides that, he's a genuinely nice guy, so honest and caring for others. And he's a great story teller. He puts his heart out in every thing that he does. To hear his excellent singing voice I recommend "BACK ON 74/MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE", or I SHOT THE SHERIFF/ROAD TO ZION/HIPHOP when he's wearing the red suspenders, with his band The Big Push. 👍 Best regards from Norway 🇳🇴
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.
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 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!! 🎵 🎶 🎼 🎵🎶
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!!!
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. ❤❤❤
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)
I'm sure all Renegades will say "Good job." Ren's catalog can sort of be divided into "singing" and "rapping" but of course with overlap. I second or whatever "Back on 74." For a Dark Horse, I found "Heretic" has this great vocal, reminiscent of "Great Gig in the Sky" by Pink Floyd.
@@hmo_mackey Oh, really? I swear I remember seeing either a comment from Ren, or a video of him talking about it, where it was one take. It took 4 tries to get it right, but it this was one take that was released.
@@sarahirwin8912 I think in one of the first interviews after the song blew up he inadvertently said it was one-take but both Ren and the cameraman Samuel have since explained that the final video is combined from the four takes.
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!
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.
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! 😁🥹💜
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 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)
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
Renegades are here!! I can’t recommend these enough:: Fred Again Mashup: Back on 74/Message in a Bottle; The Big Push I shot the sheriff/road to Zion/hip hop; Chalk Outlines (live); How to be me
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.
I am here for any Ren reactions. All mentioned above are great choices. I, also, recommend Fire, Crutch, and Penitence. You can't go wrong, though. The man does not miss!
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
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
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, great reaction and analysis! Would love for you to do more Ren!! You are right, he's got lots of reggae feeling both in his music and his voice. He has such an interesting voice and can sing MANY different styles. My favourite singing from Ren is the song "Diazepam"
Welcome to the wonderful world of REN, our lyrical genius and beautiful soul. Fred again mashup and Wade in the water with the band he’s in called The Big Push are some of my favorite singing songs. His older music on the Demo tapes and Freckled Angel album are fantastic even with some sad ones. Good reaction and subbed for more Ren.
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.
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!
❤ 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.
Mind blown, huh? Me too. Everything I hear this piece, I cry now that I know what Ren has been through in his life. Thank you for jumping in. Renegade here. Welcome to the "Ren"aissance. ❤
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 😎👍
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.
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.
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
❤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
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. ❤
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.
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.🎶❤️✌🏻
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.
@@josephgood2704I sit corrected
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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.
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! ☮️❤️😎
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
You lucky guy. You get to watch all of Ren for the first time! Welcome aboard!
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!
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.
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 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 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
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
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.
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.
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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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.👍🍀
🔥All in for Ren.
Watching someone react to Hi Ren for the first time never gets old! ❤❤❤
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 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.
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 ❤❤❤
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.
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 the world that is REN and his RENegades
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.
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
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
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
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!
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
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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!!!
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.
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!
Welcome to Rens Rabbit Hole. It's deep.
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
Welcome to the RENegades family, buckle up for a wild ride down the REN rabbit hole 🇬🇧❤️
REN’s singing voice is one of the most dynamic I’ve ever heard. Definitely, do more.
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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Ren will not disappoint but his versatility will amaze
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 :)
He sings, he raps, he acts! Also check out his band The Big Push, tons of amazing singing!
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.
Ren is a perfectionist, every thing he does is like a piece of art. He's a beast at the guitar. Self tough. Also at the piano. He plays several instruments and are a born artist and a leader. I've never heard an artist like him before in my entire life. It's easier to ask what he can't do then what he can do. Besides that, he's a genuinely nice guy, so honest and caring for others. And he's a great story teller. He puts his heart out in every thing that he does. To hear his excellent singing voice I recommend "BACK ON 74/MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE", or I SHOT THE SHERIFF/ROAD TO ZION/HIPHOP when he's wearing the red suspenders, with his band The Big Push. 👍 Best regards from Norway 🇳🇴
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Check out his singing with the band The Big Push. It will blow you away.
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.
If you want to hear him sing, react to - back on 74.
Loved your reaction.
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 brilliant and this is a masterpiece and I hope you go down the rabbit hole
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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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!!!
Here for more REN!
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. ❤❤❤
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)
Welcome to a musical journey like no other Ren is on another level so enjoy this incredible ride....great reaction appreciate you👍
welcome to the Renagades What joy you are about to experience Best of times to you and the ones you love
I'm sure all Renegades will say "Good job." Ren's catalog can sort of be divided into "singing" and "rapping" but of course with overlap. I second or whatever "Back on 74." For a Dark Horse, I found "Heretic" has this great vocal, reminiscent of "Great Gig in the Sky" by Pink Floyd.
Love Heretic. Definitely underrated
People are calling him a modern day Bard. He sings tons of styles and tells powerful stilories. Modern social commentary - just an amazing talent.
One of Rens claims to fame is that he does a lot of one take, live videos. This is one. He's a fabulous artist. Please explore more!
Hi Ren is actually not a one-take video but a combination of four takes they filmed. Audio is live and one-take though.
@@hmo_mackey Oh, really? I swear I remember seeing either a comment from Ren, or a video of him talking about it, where it was one take. It took 4 tries to get it right, but it this was one take that was released.
@@sarahirwin8912 I think in one of the first interviews after the song blew up he inadvertently said it was one-take but both Ren and the cameraman Samuel have since explained that the final video is combined from the four takes.
@@hmo_mackey Gotcha! Thank you!!
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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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.
Great first reaction. Welcome to the world of Ren! subbed for more. Ren has a huge following and many more will be showing up!
Ren's a massive talent alright! Cool for you to pick up on the momentary reggae feel in his vocal. You'll know why, when you watch more of his stuff.
the videos you've been publishing have been exactly what I love, great content!
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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! 😁🥹💜
Renegade here. Great reaction, welcome to the RENiverse
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!
Welcome to the Renaverse. Strapping. It is a wild ride. Ren is the genre.
Strap in.
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)
Love watching the first reactions to Ren and his deep awe-inspiring musical talent. He's lived many lives over.
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
Renegades are here!! I can’t recommend these enough:: Fred Again Mashup: Back on 74/Message in a Bottle; The Big Push I shot the sheriff/road to Zion/hip hop; Chalk Outlines (live); How to be me
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.
I am here for any Ren reactions. All mentioned above are great choices. I, also, recommend Fire, Crutch, and Penitence. You can't go wrong, though. The man does not miss!
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
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
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!
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.
welcome to ren, and the renagades. many of us watch every. single. reaction. to ren. As evidenced by 36k views in 13 days!
I saw this video on TikTok one night and stayed up all night watching Ren. Definitely a one of a kind artist
You have a great description. I'm going to assume this is going to be one of your most popular in your future. Dimash draws jaws everywhere.
Wow, great reaction and analysis! Would love for you to do more Ren!! You are right, he's got lots of reggae feeling both in his music and his voice. He has such an interesting voice and can sing MANY different styles. My favourite singing from Ren is the song "Diazepam"
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.
This old second soprano, alto found that falsetto a bit of a challenge. This man is a bloody genius. ❤
Renegades assemble! :) great reaction!
Thoroughly enjoyed your reaction to the incredible artist that is Ren!
Welcome to the wonderful world of REN, our lyrical genius and beautiful soul.
Fred again mashup and Wade in the water with the band he’s in called The Big Push are some of my favorite singing songs. His older music on the Demo tapes and Freckled Angel album are fantastic even with some sad ones. Good reaction and subbed for more Ren.
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.
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!
❤ 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.
Everything he does it awesome!!!! Check it more! It’s almost endless!
Its just the start of the ride. ❤
Mind blown, huh? Me too. Everything I hear this piece, I cry now that I know what Ren has been through in his life. Thank you for jumping in. Renegade here. Welcome to the "Ren"aissance. ❤
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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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 😎👍