REN you fucking rock man, this is nothing short of a masterpiece and it either gives me goosebumps, puts tears in my eyes or both. EVERY time. TY & Much love ❤
Im not the same person as i was before discovering Hi Ren. Not ever has any artist been able to convey what is in my head. What he has done is magnificent
I been watching reaction videos of Hi Ren for 4 days now, I can't stop! It's like a drug watching other people experience this masterpiece for the first time! Best music video I've ever seen and one of the best songs! Great reaction video! ❤
I'm 70 years old and just like you I thought....I remember the first time I heard Zeppelin, Hendrix, John Denver,. Mariah Carey , Nirvana, White Stripes, RATM, ,....I could go on....today Ren showed up in my UA-cam feed and I immediately ran to my 41 year old musician son and said OMG you have to watch this !!!!!!! I know something special when I hear it and Ren is the real deal !!!!!! I too had several omg moments while watching this performance, especially when the devil appears and felt a soaring elation when God has his retort " I too have many names, I am HOPE, I am the One who loosens the knot in the rope" !!!! Ren is a stand alone master story teller, musician and artist !!!! Hi Ren is going to be his ticket to instant FAME !!!!! 😮😮😮😮
Kelly, I'm just 10 years younger than you and had pretty much given up on "modern" music as nothing has impacted on me in a long while. It reminded me of the first time I heard Bohemian Rhapsody on the radio. Like you I wanted to share it like I was 15 again. The journey through the story is also akin to Stairway to Heaven (imo). Just like those two this is a classic in an instant.
64 year old female here, and I completely agree. I think the phrase "I'm the voice that you hear when you loosen the noose on the rope" is one of the most important, impactful phrases ever spoken, and I can't hear it without my heart clenching. I believe firmly that one day Ren's brilliance will be spoken of as Prince's still is. After countless watchings, this song's impact has not softened. "We are all human beings" is my daily mantra and prayer.
I have been watching reaction video after reaction video of this song for the past 2 weeks. I think I have heard/watched this song/performance about 100 times…and I have noticed that once the climax occurs with the dark side…and it switches to the light side. 99% of reactors stop worrying about how they are reacting, and start truly listening to this masterpiece. Thank you for your reaction video…and you have gained a new fan as well. I still get chills every time I watch Hi Ren, and I get even more when watching that transition of a reactor turning from a person scrutinizing a video…to someone scrutinizing themselves and how this hits them personally. Love it.
I’m doing the exact same thing and that’s so true. I just realised I’ve spent all day with the same two songs playing and all the reactions I can find playing around them. Hi Ren and Genesis
I must have watched HI REN 40+ times in the last two months, picking up tidbits from one reactor after another. Just now I noticed something that other people probably knew long ago... that when Ren talks about the light-dark-pendulum dance, he drifts side to side as he walks toward the camera... and the camera sways along with him... panning back and forth against the background... partnering, like us Ren-understudies, in the dance.
Yeah me too I only found him like three days ago and I haven’t stopped listening his music touches my soul gives me goosebumps every time I listen to him I am 47 and never liked rap but ren has definitely changed my mind and I can listen to him all day every day and I relate to it so much just 🏴🔥❤️❤️❤️
Wow. Not losers and winners, rather victims and students. Just wow. This Ren has been inside the belly of the beast and is standing on a mountaintop now. He just completely captured the literal essence of "Triumph of the Human Spirit" in a piece of art
You are the first person I have seen that mentions the student part. I have on a few reaction videos but have not seen one other person catch that part. I have watched over 100 reactions.
@@forquer73 Cool, thank you! I've been working really hard in my life to not be victimy. I think it's so important. Being victimy is so useless and disempowering. I never could figure out what the right word for the opposite of victim was, though. Lots of words are almost right but not quite. Student! That clicked for me, and I love it so much. Every experience, positive or negative, is valuable, and not to be taken for granted. I'm so glad you get it, too!
A few things! 1) Really happy you discovered Ren. He is incredible! 2) That was a fantastic analysis for a first time listen and it was brilliant hearing your perspective. 3) Towards the end, Ren captured you. Like he captures most people. The reactions just stopped... And you fell in to his story. It was brilliant to watch. 4) I was NOT expecting that fantastic impression of Thomas Shelby! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I'm FROM that part of Birmingham UK (Small Heath) and I have even sunk a few pints in The Garrison (which is a real pub btw)... The reaction ? First class... No question. The accent ? Sorry... Not even close. Sounded Australian 😀 But yeh, he does have a Thomas Shelby look about him.
I cannot explain how exquisite I think Ren's work is. The man behind the camera, Sam Tompkins is also incredibly talented and together their efforts produce real, true emotion. Music that not only hits your ears, but reaches your soul. Amazing
So true and didnt know about sam Tompkins so thank you for giving him a shout. And I'm gonna use a Billy connolly line. This hits you right where you live. Utterly breathtaking and brutal its an emotional smack in the mouth. Ren stands alone in what he does it's too personal.
@@hmo_mackey yep And Sam will respond if you see him and have questions. He answered me. I asked if the shadows on the floor were planned. They absolutely were. Pay attention there are 2 shadows most of the time one dark one light!
I love watching these reaction videos. Hi Ren gets such great reactions. My favorite is when Ren first starts with his oooh oooh ooh section & the person reacting has a moment of "is this going to be 9 minutes of this?" 😉
I have never seen anything like this. This guy has just set another standard in music and performance art. He is pure genius !!! He had me mesmerized !
11:23 when you sang voices... that song redownloaded back in to my brain from cold storage, thank you for that memory back. Eminem - Guilty Conscience (Official Music Video) ft. Dr. Dre
You can see the respect in your eyes. The silence at the end of the track was perfect, you knew that you had witnessed, possibly, one of the most creative musical artists of this century. You just were in awe and were not sure what to say as you sat in silence appreciating a master at work. The track is very complex and Ren nailed it. His timing is remarkable, the story telling superb and the production amazing.
I love how at some point you don't even talk but just sit there - like I bet most of us sat when we saw it at the premiere... Ren's music is something entirely else. And breaks the boundaries of genre in so many amazing ways. No real words for it. Much love to you and great reaction!!
I have tears in my eyes every single time I listen to this. It hits so deep. I deal with alot of the same things from an autoimmune disease to the mental struggles and the struggles with medications, never quite getting that relief and getting to that point where the voice in your head takes over saying "why keep going to these doctors, it isn't going to help you"... That voice inside that isn't a real voice, but has so much to say and so much sway. We give it that power over us. I'm glad Ren seems to have found a way to handle it. Hope all of us who struggle with it kind find that dance and stop having to fight as victims.
I think this is one of the first reactions to mention him wearing a mic and being plugged in, this is what makes a lot of his videos hit harder for me, knowing how much skill he must have to get all this down and played so cleanly. He's something else.
Ren's an absolute genius, such a multi talented guy, and who can disagree after a performance of his art like we have seen in this video. He's got many other amazing tracks / art including a trilogy (that needs to be watched in the correct order) called Jenny's tale, Screech's Tale and Violet's Tale. I only discovered him a couple of months ago myself but I'm sure it's not going to be long before he's very, very well known across the world.
I don't know how many times I've watched this video (and the rest of his catalog now), but I literally get chills every time he rises from that chair. I know it's coming. I can tell you the exact chord he's playing...still get chills. There is a certain point when music and art transcend each other, and we are blessed with this. Just...wow.
I know Ren doesn't care about the BS industry, but he deserves every accolade and industry wide recognition for this. Seriously, this should be song of the year, video of the year, mental health awareness campaign of the year, and more. Calling on all Ren fans - let's make this happen. Download everywhere, share everywhere, lobby everywhere. Salute. Peace.
LOL! Everyone goes to "split personality" when they hear this, but it was just him articulating and expressing the internal dialogue that we all have. Musically, you missed the Celtic trick after Evil Ren's rant. Ren doesn't say the expected words and doesn't contribute to the tempo. He doesn't say, "I spent half OF my life BE-ING ill" He sings, "I spent half my life ill." In our heads we are adding the words he chopped until we are left wondering how we got out of step... Lastly, "Some people know me as 'HOPE' // Some people know me as the // voice that you hear when you loosen the noose on the rope" plays again and again in later songs such as Money Game Part 3. Thank you for doing this reaction video. It was fun seeing you evolve into the song you were listening to.
Ren is a musical and lyrical genius!!! I've watched many many reactions to Ren's music and this is by far the best and most in depth. In this song I love the difference in guitar melody between Ren and his dark side and back and forth. I'd highly recommend watching Ren's Tales Trilogy; Jenny's Tale followed by Screech's Tale and finally Violet's Tale. 💪🏼🏴🇬🇧
Rens music and humanity are already making waves,he will not have to wait until he is gone before he achieves notoriety,for me personally,hi ren is the greatest piece of musical,video,lyrical and performance I have ever had the honor to listen to and watch,ren deserves to achieve what ever it is he wants,but more importantly he deserves the recognition and respect of the both the general public and the music industry,many many so called artists that have received recognition could only dream of having anywhere near as much talent as ren,God bless him!!
Yes, this is a live performance. Most of his videos are filmed this way. He's incredibly talented and deserves all the attention he's getting and more.
Samuel Perry-Falvey who filmed Hi Ren, clarifies how they did it in the comments of Jonathan Hiller's (Filmmaker Reacts) reaction to the song. Live yes, not in one take. A masterpiece in any case.
@@hmo_mackey yes I noticed there was one part where he was looking to the left and immediately to the front suggesting that he wasn’t 100% live. I’m sure it was at least 90% life with maybe just a few scenes that were incorporated.
This song was the first Ren song I ever heard. It had a profound impact on me. The first time I heard it, it was so deep, so overwhelming that I suddenly had to cry, I was so deeply moved. I have never experienced such an authentic artist in my entire life. Since then, he has surprised me every day with his versatility and what moves him. I hope we will hear a lot more from him, and above all, I hope he gets better and doesn't have to constantly deal with pain and immense burden. It's always the people who give the most that have the least because they know from their own experience what it's like to be alone in the darkness, hoping for help that never appears.
First reaction I ever watched of Hi ren and defo among the best. First time I saw any of your stuff and have followed ever since. And your music is 🔥🔥🔥 Former metal head. Now rap fan ha ha. Love you man.❤🙌
Like many others, I've been binging Hi Ren reactions. Yours is one of the best. Especially towards the end when he did his final comeback to his "dark side". YOU earned a sub with this.
you might wanna check out Ren x Chinchiilla - Chalk Outlines (live) i think it really showcases the artistic range Ren and Chinchilla bring to the table. absolute banger
Like you knew 3 min in that you liked this dude, I knew three min in you got a new sub! Your reaction is fantastic and I look forward to checking more of your stuff out!!
I watched so many of your Ren reactions. When I stumbled upon this video, I realized I never watched the video where it all started. I was pleasantly excited.
You nailed the essence of that performance. It is brilliant. I shared it with my private group and warned people to sit down with a cup of tea because his work is so stunning and real it needs to be taken in.
Ren is absolutely amazing. He has such a beautiful gift and message to share. His passion for his art speaks volumes and he's going to reach and help heal so many with his artistic expression. Love it.
Tried getting a few reactors to react to Ren busking from years ago. With Sam Tompkins too (who did start to blow up, being featured on “To The Moon” and collabing with Biebz and stuff. So cool to see Ren getting bigger props now too
I'm glad you found Ren. He's really talented. I would love to see your reaction to his tales: "The tale of jenny and screech", and then "Violet's tale" (in the order they were made). Great reaction!! Subscribed :)
Ive now watched about 20 reaction videos to Hi Ren, some better than others, you captured the neuance in the lyric well for a first time listen and by now im sure youve realised there is so much more, beautifully set with emotion and passion in the cinematography, 3 cams, live vocals, man, guitar, perfection. Tears or joy and reflected pain when i watch this over and over, even makes time for comedy. I loveved the way in the last quarter Ren brought you to silence, then i knew you truely got it. Good job man.
This is a fantastic reaction. I love that you’re trying to get it all along the way. You know what I think might be a cool idea is to do what you did throughout it, and then watch it again at the end all the way through without pausing. I love the way it is, but I’ve always kind of wished reactors would do that. Anyhow. Absolutely subscribed. Edit: my test for reactors is how they react to the line “some people know me as the voice that they hear when they loosen the news on the rope.“ Nailed it. I actually have a playlist of people who react to that line, because they fucking get it. Love this.
Loved your reaction. Probably the best one ive seen for this song. I came here as a fan of Ren's music and became a fan of yours along the way. Thanks for asking people to pay their respect to the artist, instant sub, I love that.
This is 100% a Masterpiece! I requested this last night in Nick the Actors live stream and his reaction was the same as yours the best reaction Ive ever seen from you guys! It almost paralyzes all of us during the second half when Satan show up! Bone Chilling! Thank you for doing this! You crushed it on this one Anthony!
Bloody briiliant interpretation! So chilled, intelligent and articulate! Love the way you broke down the scansion/rhyme structure (etc.) and then were rendered speechless as we all were on first experiencing this phenomenon.
What this is is an extremly vunerable, amazing, sad, funny, genine, musical, poetic description of a Dark Night of the Soul. Ive been there, its the whole decent. Amazing! Very authentic. I noticed lote of older people finding him. Im 65 and hooked on his musicality. Us older folks miss real music thats unique. Even this young mans covers are fantastic. Check out his I Shot the Sheriff. Go good
This entire reaction was beautiful and considered but, from the ‘newsflash’ onwards was the best reaction response I’ve ever seen. I love the intricate deep dive and analytical stuff, but after the change up your body language, your facial expression, your silence was the most audible and expressive language we humans (Ren 人) can voice. I felt that expression to my core man! You then articulated it empathetically and intuitively in language at the end. Fucking perfect reaction bro. Nice peaky blinders accent too! I’m British and it was better than mine. Subscribed! ☯️❤️ 人❤️🤙
Your silence at the end of the 'song' was absolutely thunderous. I (we) got to see a different side of you with this one. I agree with your words, masterpiece, art, epic... It is a truly amazing performance from a musical and lyrical genius. Great reaction!!
Amazing reaction! I've been binge watching reactions to this since my son & I reacted to it. It's teaching me a lot. Going to subscribe here & to your music channel. Much love. 😁🙏
If you want to know what 'she sells seashells on a seashore' was about than I suggest 'Money Game part II'. Also check 'blind eyed' (I like all the versions but most people like live street performance). Enjoy! :)
Thank you for this reaction. I'm still, after countless listens, trying to cope with this. It's so powerful. So potent. Days later i'm still shook. Please, please react to Ren x Chinchilla (LIVE ONLY THE LIVE VERSION) Chalk Outlines ... please please
I've watched Hi Ren at least 100 times in the past 2 weeks. Of those 100 times about 15 were react videos. Your reaction was the most authentic among the others, mainly due to the fact the when Ren locked his alter-ego inside and temptation and despair took over, you looked totally blown away, were speechless for the remainder of the performance. I know this feeling well... it's the same feeling I get every single time I watch Hi Ren. My heart goes out to Ren for sharing it to the world. Love bother... respect!
Man the best reaction I’ve watched so many and your so respectful and actually open and understand it truly which means we been there and know what he’s taking about! Best reaction! Be real to yourself and don’t care what others say !
I’m now a subscriber. You picked up some good points there. I’ve watched Ren for a few years now. Did you notice how the lights only flickered when his inner voice was speaking. He is a sensation.
I enjoy seeing youtubers getting their minds blown with musical art. I have watched and listened to a couple hundred HI REN reactions and look for new youtubers, to me,and you got a new subscriber in me. Keep doing what ya doin. KEEP MOVING FORWARD. 🤜🤛 SHARING IS CARING 1 more subscriber for your channel😁 Ren's music is the word that is like the song needed for peace in BILL AND TEDS movie,from WYLD STALLIONS.
Brother! Thanks for such an in depth reaction. Moved me watching this! Your words mean a lot, following back :)
Thank you, my friend
Will be checking out more soon
You’re style is very unique and you’ve got my support 🤝
Wellp, found you thanks to this channel. That was a spectacular performance. Good stuff.
Beautifully insane ❤️
💗💗💗happy new year full of joy and creativity and success!
REN you fucking rock man, this is nothing short of a masterpiece and it either gives me goosebumps, puts tears in my eyes or both. EVERY time. TY & Much love ❤
Im not the same person as i was before discovering Hi Ren. Not ever has any artist been able to convey what is in my head. What he has done is magnificent
I been watching reaction videos of Hi Ren for 4 days now, I can't stop! It's like a drug watching other people experience this masterpiece for the first time! Best music video I've ever seen and one of the best songs! Great reaction video! ❤
Ren has had a LOT of problems...Wonderful to create a song about it...Goooo Ren,were here for you!! 😊😊😊😊
He recorded it and performed it in one go. No breaks no edit. He’s a genius.
I'm 70 years old and just like you I thought....I remember the first time I heard Zeppelin, Hendrix, John Denver,. Mariah Carey , Nirvana, White Stripes, RATM, ,....I could go on....today Ren showed up in my UA-cam feed and I immediately ran to my 41 year old musician son and said OMG you have to watch this !!!!!!! I know something special when I hear it and Ren is the real deal !!!!!! I too had several omg moments while watching this performance, especially when the devil appears and felt a soaring elation when God has his retort " I too have many names, I am HOPE, I am the One who loosens the knot in the rope" !!!! Ren is a stand alone master story teller, musician and artist !!!! Hi Ren is going to be his ticket to instant FAME !!!!! 😮😮😮😮
Kelly, I'm just 10 years younger than you and had pretty much given up on "modern" music as nothing has impacted on me in a long while. It reminded me of the first time I heard Bohemian Rhapsody on the radio. Like you I wanted to share it like I was 15 again. The journey through the story is also akin to Stairway to Heaven (imo). Just like those two this is a classic in an instant.
Reminded me of the first time I heard Dylan, It's Alright Ma, for the impact.
In my 50s and ...what you guys said! 1st album I've bought in about 20 yrs!
64 year old female here, and I completely agree. I think the phrase "I'm the voice that you hear when you loosen the noose on the rope" is one of the most important, impactful phrases ever spoken, and I can't hear it without my heart clenching. I believe firmly that one day Ren's brilliance will be spoken of as Prince's still is. After countless watchings, this song's impact has not softened. "We are all human beings" is my daily mantra and prayer.
I have been watching reaction video after reaction video of this song for the past 2 weeks. I think I have heard/watched this song/performance about 100 times…and I have noticed that once the climax occurs with the dark side…and it switches to the light side. 99% of reactors stop worrying about how they are reacting, and start truly listening to this masterpiece. Thank you for your reaction video…and you have gained a new fan as well. I still get chills every time I watch Hi Ren, and I get even more when watching that transition of a reactor turning from a person scrutinizing a video…to someone scrutinizing themselves and how this hits them personally. Love it.
I’m doing the exact same thing and that’s so true. I just realised I’ve spent all day with the same two songs playing and all the reactions I can find playing around them. Hi Ren and Genesis
Same. This is the best authentic reaction videos I've seen. Ren is a genius.
I just found Hi Ren yesterday at around 1am... I watched reaction videos and his other music videos until 7am LOL. I was tired at work today fr.
I must have watched HI REN 40+ times in the last two months, picking up tidbits from one reactor after another. Just now I noticed something that other people probably knew long ago... that when Ren talks about the light-dark-pendulum dance, he drifts side to side as he walks toward the camera... and the camera sways along with him... panning back and forth against the background... partnering, like us Ren-understudies, in the dance.
9 months later I’m doing the same thing. I’m making a compilation for myself of reactions to the first falsetto section compared to the last.
I have cried more tears over this song over the last few weeks than any other. xx
Same
I keep listening to Hi Ren. It's like the best therapy I've ever experienced. Thanks !
Chalk Outlines has a less water inside found.exe
I cry every time. That's why I listen again and again. The heart breaks and is healed again.
Yeah me too I only found him like three days ago and I haven’t stopped listening his music touches my soul gives me goosebumps every time I listen to him I am 47 and never liked rap but ren has definitely changed my mind and I can listen to him all day every day and I relate to it so much just 🏴🔥❤️❤️❤️
Wow. Not losers and winners, rather victims and students. Just wow. This Ren has been inside the belly of the beast and is standing on a mountaintop now.
He just completely captured the literal essence of "Triumph of the Human Spirit" in a piece of art
You are the first person I have seen that mentions the student part. I have on a few reaction videos but have not seen one other person catch that part. I have watched over 100 reactions.
@@forquer73 Cool, thank you! I've been working really hard in my life to not be victimy. I think it's so important. Being victimy is so useless and disempowering. I never could figure out what the right word for the opposite of victim was, though. Lots of words are almost right but not quite. Student! That clicked for me, and I love it so much. Every experience, positive or negative, is valuable, and not to be taken for granted. I'm so glad you get it, too!
@@forquer73 Same. That bit hit me right between the eyes. You can suffer or you can learn. You can’t do both at the same time.
If you go into Ren's comments on this song, he explains his whole struggle. It's a touching story!!
A few things! 1) Really happy you discovered Ren. He is incredible! 2) That was a fantastic analysis for a first time listen and it was brilliant hearing your perspective. 3) Towards the end, Ren captured you. Like he captures most people. The reactions just stopped... And you fell in to his story. It was brilliant to watch. 4) I was NOT expecting that fantastic impression of Thomas Shelby! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I'm FROM that part of Birmingham UK (Small Heath) and I have even sunk a few pints in The Garrison (which is a real pub btw)...
The reaction ? First class... No question.
The accent ?
Sorry... Not even close. Sounded Australian 😀
But yeh, he does have a Thomas Shelby look about him.
Yeah, I loved that too :) the way he fell into the story completely. And the way he identified the true value.
Your reaction at the end was like mine!! I just sat there in silence and tried to take in what just happened! Ren is beyond incredible!
I worry for anyone that doesn’t need a bit of quiet to think on this piece of art after hearing it .
When the artist takes his time to thank the people listening, I’m already all in.❤
I love how EVERYBODY, goes quiet when it ends, it's thst 'I need a few seconds to process' pause. Really good reaction mate.
I cannot explain how exquisite I think Ren's work is. The man behind the camera, Sam Tompkins is also incredibly talented and together their efforts produce real, true emotion. Music that not only hits your ears, but reaches your soul. Amazing
So true and didnt know about sam Tompkins so thank you for giving him a shout. And I'm gonna use a Billy connolly line. This hits you right where you live.
Utterly breathtaking and brutal its an emotional smack in the mouth. Ren stands alone in what he does it's too personal.
In Hi Ren, the man behind the camera is Samuel Perry-Falvey. Sam Tompkins is a musician who has collaborated with Ren.
@@hmo_mackey yep And Sam will respond if you see him and have questions. He answered me. I asked if the shadows on the floor were planned. They absolutely were. Pay attention there are 2 shadows most of the time one dark one light!
@@wadecohagan2388 i can't believe in 15+ watches of Ren's video and other reactions i never once noticed the shadows
I love watching these reaction videos. Hi Ren gets such great reactions. My favorite is when Ren first starts with his oooh oooh ooh section & the person reacting has a moment of "is this going to be 9 minutes of this?" 😉
I have never seen anything like this. This guy has just set another standard in music and performance art. He is pure genius !!! He had me mesmerized !
Thank you so much for supporting our boy...we all love him too! ❤🔥❤🔥❤🔥
11:23 when you sang voices... that song redownloaded back in to my brain from cold storage, thank you for that memory back. Eminem - Guilty Conscience (Official Music Video) ft. Dr. Dre
You can see the respect in your eyes. The silence at the end of the track was perfect, you knew that you had witnessed, possibly, one of the most creative musical artists of this century. You just were in awe and were not sure what to say as you sat in silence appreciating a master at work. The track is very complex and Ren nailed it. His timing is remarkable, the story telling superb and the production amazing.
I love how at some point you don't even talk but just sit there - like I bet most of us sat when we saw it at the premiere... Ren's music is something entirely else. And breaks the boundaries of genre in so many amazing ways. No real words for it.
Much love to you and great reaction!!
I have tears in my eyes every single time I listen to this. It hits so deep. I deal with alot of the same things from an autoimmune disease to the mental struggles and the struggles with medications, never quite getting that relief and getting to that point where the voice in your head takes over saying "why keep going to these doctors, it isn't going to help you"...
That voice inside that isn't a real voice, but has so much to say and so much sway. We give it that power over us. I'm glad Ren seems to have found a way to handle it. Hope all of us who struggle with it kind find that dance and stop having to fight as victims.
Ren is a genius, a true artist. Enjoy!
This was one of the most moving things I’ve seen in a very long time. Genius.
This guy is killer on the acoustic
He is magnificent 🎶🧠❤️🩹✌🏽✨ speechless!!!!
I think this is one of the first reactions to mention him wearing a mic and being plugged in, this is what makes a lot of his videos hit harder for me, knowing how much skill he must have to get all this down and played so cleanly. He's something else.
SO glad you found ourboy hes fucking mustard the best thing in british music ever and i am 60yo so seen quite a bit
Ren's an absolute genius, such a multi talented guy, and who can disagree after a performance of his art like we have seen in this video. He's got many other amazing tracks / art including a trilogy (that needs to be watched in the correct order) called Jenny's tale, Screech's Tale and Violet's Tale.
I only discovered him a couple of months ago myself but I'm sure it's not going to be long before he's very, very well known across the world.
I don't know how many times I've watched this video (and the rest of his catalog now), but I literally get chills every time he rises from that chair. I know it's coming. I can tell you the exact chord he's playing...still get chills.
There is a certain point when music and art transcend each other, and we are blessed with this. Just...wow.
Same, I think tears won't come after hearing it so many times, but no! Wiping my eyes again 🥹😭 Lol!
I've watched it at least 30 times and it gets me everytime.
Every single time
REN IS A LEGEND,DISCOVERED HIM 2 or 3 weeks ago & he is the best artist I have ever heard…he is authentic .
I know Ren doesn't care about the BS industry, but he deserves every accolade and industry wide recognition for this. Seriously, this should be song of the year, video of the year, mental health awareness campaign of the year, and more. Calling on all Ren fans - let's make this happen. Download everywhere, share everywhere, lobby everywhere. Salute. Peace.
I can't stop sharing it can't stop talking about it. Swear to God I feel awake for the first time in 30 years.
The fact you've never heard of ren makes me so excited. Let's get it
NOBODY EVER knows Flight of the Concordes!!!! That made me excited to hear you mention them. Lol
LOL! Everyone goes to "split personality" when they hear this, but it was just him articulating and expressing the internal dialogue that we all have.
Musically, you missed the Celtic trick after Evil Ren's rant. Ren doesn't say the expected words and doesn't contribute to the tempo.
He doesn't say, "I spent half OF my life BE-ING ill"
He sings, "I spent half my life ill." In our heads we are adding the words he chopped until we are left wondering how we got out of step...
Lastly, "Some people know me as 'HOPE' // Some people know me as the // voice that you hear when you loosen the noose on the rope" plays again and again in later songs such as Money Game Part 3.
Thank you for doing this reaction video. It was fun seeing you evolve into the song you were listening to.
Ren is a musical and lyrical genius!!! I've watched many many reactions to Ren's music and this is by far the best and most in depth.
In this song I love the difference in guitar melody between Ren and his dark side and back and forth.
I'd highly recommend watching Ren's Tales Trilogy; Jenny's Tale followed by Screech's Tale and finally Violet's Tale. 💪🏼🏴🇬🇧
I've watched several people break this masterpiece down, best One I've seen, he gives me Vincent Van Gogh vibes.
Rens music and humanity are already making waves,he will not have to wait until he is gone before he achieves notoriety,for me personally,hi ren is the greatest piece of musical,video,lyrical and performance I have ever had the honor to listen to and watch,ren deserves to achieve what ever it is he wants,but more importantly he deserves the recognition and respect of the both the general public and the music industry,many many so called artists that have received recognition could only dream of having anywhere near as much talent as ren,God bless him!!
Absolutely
Watch his money game video too.
Its absolutely phenomenal.
Its also a single take video.
I utterly agree. One of the most outstanding performances I have ever seen. I'm pleased to be alive at the same time as Ren.
Ren is a freaking genius!!
There's a verse in that song referencing another song of his called Money Game Part. 2, it's really good too.
Yes, this is a live performance. Most of his videos are filmed this way. He's incredibly talented and deserves all the attention he's getting and more.
Samuel Perry-Falvey who filmed Hi Ren, clarifies how they did it in the comments of Jonathan Hiller's (Filmmaker Reacts) reaction to the song. Live yes, not in one take. A masterpiece in any case.
@@hmo_mackey yes I noticed there was one part where he was looking to the left and immediately to the front suggesting that he wasn’t 100% live. I’m sure it was at least 90% life with maybe just a few scenes that were incorporated.
Absolutely ❤❤❤❤
This song was the first Ren song I ever heard. It had a profound impact on me. The first time I heard it, it was so deep, so overwhelming that I suddenly had to cry, I was so deeply moved. I have never experienced such an authentic artist in my entire life. Since then, he has surprised me every day with his versatility and what moves him. I hope we will hear a lot more from him, and above all, I hope he gets better and doesn't have to constantly deal with pain and immense burden. It's always the people who give the most that have the least because they know from their own experience what it's like to be alone in the darkness, hoping for help that never appears.
First reaction I ever watched of Hi ren and defo among the best. First time I saw any of your stuff and have followed ever since. And your music is 🔥🔥🔥 Former metal head. Now rap fan ha ha. Love you man.❤🙌
You absolutely have to react to his Jenny & Screech tale ! (don't forget the third part, Violet tale)
Like many others, I've been binging Hi Ren reactions. Yours is one of the best. Especially towards the end when he did his final comeback to his "dark side". YOU earned a sub with this.
Watched the reaction again for the 100th time. Still made me cry ❤😂
Same here 😅
you might wanna check out Ren x Chinchiilla - Chalk Outlines (live)
i think it really showcases the artistic range Ren and Chinchilla bring to the table. absolute banger
Beautiful performance and reaction
Like you knew 3 min in that you liked this dude, I knew three min in you got a new sub! Your reaction is fantastic and I look forward to checking more of your stuff out!!
I watched so many of your Ren reactions. When I stumbled upon this video, I realized I never watched the video where it all started. I was pleasantly excited.
Honestly this is THE BEST reaction I've seen,/heard..Ren is a special human.☮️💓🇬🇧
You nailed the essence of that performance. It is brilliant. I shared it with my private group and warned people to sit down with a cup of tea because his work is so stunning and real it needs to be taken in.
This is definitely a masterpiece by Ren. He is amazing, powerful and entertaining.
I never tire of listening to him, he is unbelievably talented xx
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Yes, it is epic. Loved your reaction. The second time I watched this song was when the tears started flowing. 2nd through the 15th probably.
Ren is absolutely amazing. He has such a beautiful gift and message to share. His passion for his art speaks volumes and he's going to reach and help heal so many with his artistic expression. Love it.
His 2022 concert with the big push...is superb.a lot different to this..ever evolving and humble dear Ren❤️💋
I watched a lot of reactions to this epic song and video. Yours so far is by far the best! Thank you so much for your insightfulness!
Tried getting a few reactors to react to Ren busking from years ago. With Sam Tompkins too (who did start to blow up, being featured on “To The Moon” and collabing with Biebz and stuff. So cool to see Ren getting bigger props now too
Right after the joy of watching Ren perform in this video, is the pleasure of watching reactions to it and yours was great.
I'm glad you found Ren. He's really talented. I would love to see your reaction to his tales: "The tale of jenny and screech", and then "Violet's tale" (in the order they were made). Great reaction!! Subscribed :)
In think I've watched 4 reaction videos to this song- I love watching people be blown away by this.
I was blown off my feet too. You should look him up "Ren Gill". His story and his music is epic. Hi Ren is a master work.
Well done this is the tip of the iceberg for Ren. The biggest talent i have seen in years
Ive now watched about 20 reaction videos to Hi Ren, some better than others, you captured the neuance in the lyric well for a first time listen and by now im sure youve realised there is so much more, beautifully set with emotion and passion in the cinematography, 3 cams, live vocals, man, guitar, perfection.
Tears or joy and reflected pain when i watch this over and over, even makes time for comedy.
I loveved the way in the last quarter Ren brought you to silence, then i knew you truely got it.
Good job man.
This is a fantastic reaction. I love that you’re trying to get it all along the way. You know what I think might be a cool idea is to do what you did throughout it, and then watch it again at the end all the way through without pausing. I love the way it is, but I’ve always kind of wished reactors would do that. Anyhow. Absolutely subscribed.
Edit: my test for reactors is how they react to the line “some people know me as the voice that they hear when they loosen the news on the rope.“ Nailed it. I actually have a playlist of people who react to that line, because they fucking get it. Love this.
Loved your reaction. Probably the best one ive seen for this song. I came here as a fan of Ren's music and became a fan of yours along the way. Thanks for asking people to pay their respect to the artist, instant sub, I love that.
This is 100% a Masterpiece! I requested this last night in Nick the Actors live stream and his reaction was the same as yours the best reaction Ive ever seen from you guys! It almost paralyzes all of us during the second half when Satan show up! Bone Chilling! Thank you for doing this! You crushed it on this one Anthony!
isnt it fun when something comes around like this that just hits different. So rare but that is what makes those instances so great.
Bloody briiliant interpretation! So chilled, intelligent and articulate! Love the way you broke down the scansion/rhyme structure (etc.) and then were rendered speechless as we all were on first experiencing this phenomenon.
Yoooooo Ren is my new favorite artist, this reaction was dope, subbed!
Thomas Shelby!!! THAT is who I was trying to think of who he reminded me of.. Well done reaction, sir!
What this is is an extremly vunerable, amazing, sad, funny, genine, musical, poetic description of a Dark Night of the Soul. Ive been there, its the whole decent. Amazing! Very authentic. I noticed lote of older people finding him. Im 65 and hooked on his musicality. Us older folks miss real music thats unique. Even this young mans covers are fantastic. Check out his I Shot the Sheriff. Go good
Mastery work of true art. Awesome awesome performance I agree
Just Wow. Discovered him this night and well... no sleep yet. Brilliant.
I’m so happy you found Ren!! I just found him too!! Your reaction (s) are as palpable as Ren’s music! 🙏
Ren is the greatest musical artist of our generation, he's a modern day Van Gogh, but he still here and it's amazing.
Yep, I thought he looked like Thomas Shelby as well, REN is deep , candid, transparent, vulnerable & brilliant 🇬🇧👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻x
This is by far my favorite first reaction. You are da bomb! I’m obsessed with Ren. Can’t wait to see your Jenny and Screech reaction. 💙
Yes a lot of his songs are done live. He's incredible. 😊
Total New REN Fan! Chills all over! Loved that you felt it too.
wow your reaction is mind blowing, I'm on my way to ur music channel cause like you really just get it you understand art
the way you were breaking down the rhymes the scenes the lights I'm always impressed by people genuinely reacting to music
Ren is the greatest Storyteller of our time I've been blessed to have been watching him for several years! The whole world needs to check him out!🌿💔
Haha that's what Ren does to people! Great reaction video man!
Great breakdown of Ren's song .. Best I have heard so far so far by a country mile .. Slainte 👍
This entire reaction was beautiful and considered but, from the ‘newsflash’ onwards was the best reaction response I’ve ever seen. I love the intricate deep dive and analytical stuff, but after the change up your body language, your facial expression, your silence was the most audible and expressive language we humans (Ren 人) can voice. I felt that expression to my core man! You then articulated it empathetically and intuitively in language at the end. Fucking perfect reaction bro. Nice peaky blinders accent too! I’m British and it was better than mine. Subscribed! ☯️❤️ 人❤️🤙
Your silence at the end of the 'song' was absolutely thunderous. I (we) got to see a different side of you with this one. I agree with your words, masterpiece, art, epic... It is a truly amazing performance from a musical and lyrical genius. Great reaction!!
@ren is absolutely talented and his entire catalog is stunning and speaks to the mind, the ears and the heart.
Amazing reaction! I've been binge watching reactions to this since my son & I reacted to it. It's teaching me a lot. Going to subscribe here & to your music channel. Much love. 😁🙏
If you want to know what 'she sells seashells on a seashore' was about than I suggest 'Money Game part II'. Also check 'blind eyed' (I like all the versions but most people like live street performance). Enjoy! :)
@@jhoop842 I know exactly what you are talking about :)
It means the same old 2 n 9.
I think its that little voice we all hear reprimanding us that we end up conversing with.
Thank you for this reaction. I'm still, after countless listens, trying to cope with this. It's so powerful. So potent. Days later i'm still shook. Please, please react to Ren x Chinchilla (LIVE ONLY THE LIVE VERSION) Chalk Outlines ... please please
that long silence afterwards is the best and most appropriate reaction i've seen..
after that soul bearing nothing can be added..
Best reaction on this epic performance. I've listened to many reactions. You caught stuff that was missed in all of those reactions. Thanks
Originality on 10! Very intelligently designed message! Not to mention all the musical abilities! 🔥🔥🔥
Such a plethora of emotions in one song, the more I hear this song, the more I ear this song, peace
I've watched Hi Ren at least 100 times in the past 2 weeks. Of those 100 times about 15 were react videos. Your reaction was the most authentic among the others, mainly due to the fact the when Ren locked his alter-ego inside and temptation and despair took over, you looked totally blown away, were speechless for the remainder of the performance. I know this feeling well... it's the same feeling I get every single time I watch Hi Ren. My heart goes out to Ren for sharing it to the world. Love bother... respect!
Man the best reaction I’ve watched so many and your so respectful and actually open and understand it truly which means we been there and know what he’s taking about! Best reaction! Be real to yourself and don’t care what others say !
I've watched many reactions to Hi Ren but Dude yours was by far the best for me, thank you
I’m now a subscriber.
You picked up some good points there.
I’ve watched Ren for a few years now.
Did you notice how the lights only flickered when his inner voice was speaking.
He is a sensation.
10:10+ nails the message ren im not stalking ya i swear.....ty RAP CATALOG so enjoyed the reaction
Loved the reaction of this man, genuine, professional, heartfelt. Subscribed my man, and to Ren. He is a brother.
I enjoy seeing youtubers getting their minds blown with musical art.
I have watched and listened to a couple hundred HI REN reactions and look for new youtubers, to me,and you got a new subscriber in me.
Keep doing what ya doin.
KEEP MOVING FORWARD.
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SHARING IS CARING
1 more subscriber for your channel😁
Ren's music is the word that is like the song needed for peace in BILL AND TEDS movie,from WYLD STALLIONS.