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Flawd & Meaux Great Reaction! I've been a part of your channel Flawd since your first Tom song. How am I or anyone just automatically supposed to know WHO the song is by? You made no mention in the description for this Video, also after pressing play there was no intro/setup to WHO we were about to listen to/watch you & Meaux react to? What is that about? Maybe let people know WHO you're reacting to in the description to get people to click on it & definitely tell people WHO you are reacting to. All you said was "Lets get it" You're NOT New to this bro. Through the comments I believe he's an artist called Ren? Never heard of him, He's dope.🤦♂
@@neverfeartruth6460false. The link to the original video is in the description like it ALWAYS is. YOU must be new to this. I also put the name of the song in the video title. There’s not much more I can do for you when you ain’t willing to REALLY look in the description.
As a 47 year old Prince fan, I concur (almost)! I think we are in the midst of some weird atomic explosion of that thing that we all thought was extinct! But yeah. Absolute GENIUS! 💯
Stages of watching Hi Ren: This looks creepy Guitar sounds nice Oh he’s singing Will the whole song be like this? Here’s the beat Ok he’s rapping now This guy is scary Now he seems nice Oh I see what he’s doing This is interesting This is intense The mean guy is a jerk This is INTENSE Make it stop I haven’t blinked or taken a breath in 2 minutes Go Ren! YES! OOO-OO-OO-OO-OO-.. I need some time to be still…
Had a tooth infection and I've been up all night watching reactions to HI Ren and one thing I've noticed in almost all the reactions is its people are stunned to silence at the end. We are so starved of true art these days people are amazed to see it. We are so used to being fed industry shit we've forgotten art
You don't need to worry about copyright claims. Ren has commented on many reaction videos saying anyone who wants to can use his stuff to react to and spread the word.
This is the true power of unreal talent and unadulterated independence. He is a one man machine. Fuck Sony. Thanks for showing this beautiful man all the love.
Fantastic reaction. Ren is not “just a musician”. He’s truly a once in a lifetime true artist. A rare and unique individual. He’s a modern day Shakespearean bard. We haven’t had any artists to fill the void left by the greats. Ren is up at the plate. Huge potential to be one of the greatest of all time.
I love that after the video stops all you can say is holy shit (really long pause) danm bro..... I don't think there's a person who's watched this video that hasn't that the exact same thing. It's masterful, Ren is an absolute monster in the making
He is so clever, all his life has been a battle, but he keeps the faith, and drives people every day, love my nephew so much. Great to see your reaction guys. So cool, best wishes Brian Gill
I've watched so many reactions to Hi Ren now, every reviewer ends in about a minute+ of dead silence while they just processes what they saw! Now on to the next reaction video! 😄
Please share your favorite reactors who react to this song because I can't get enough and some people are just doing it for clicks but there are genuine reactions out there that I love to see because this is a
This reaction was the first time I’ve ever heard of Ren. I have listened to the song 20 times a day the last two days. Thank you for bringing this amazing work of art to my attention
I heard this walking to work on Venice Blvd and had to pause it afraid some stranger would see how much it moved me. It’s seems at every moment that he is so abundant, so spontaneous, so daring in his passion, so full of surprise, that his work will never be in need of defense. He writes from life itself, not above it, and that’s why we’ll give him our love.
You guys are going to love the Tale of Jenny and Screech trilogy. It’s an absolute masterpiece! Check out the 2 Money Game songs as well. Chalk Outlines with Chinchilla live is another masterpiece and radio ready. Do a deep dive, it’s well worth it. Ren has his own lane, no one else to compare to.
Flawd! Bro! I discovered this two days ago, and this Artist has managed to capture the eternal struggle of a mortal being, from the depths of humanity, all the way to the complexity of creation via the creator in the ultimate dualistic struggle between the light & dark. Is this young man not narrating the current internal/external conflict we are all currently experiencing in our reality. Fuck we're in a simulation! Lol, this concept, sure it's been done before, but it has never been done like this, not, never! Ren is 21st century bard, he will have you aligned so spectacularly with his story that you forget everything but his words for the moments you are privileged to witness him showcase a glimpse of his soul. Very intimate art right here. This is what music and story is suppose to be, this the anti-product of the current "Music Industry." This is the thing they wanted to remove from music by weighting it only with dark and negative effect. This right here, is harmony, balance, and true respect for the struggle that is human existence. Most of us know the battle he speaks of, if you have not given up, if you have not sold out to the dark side, you will fully appreciate the raw and artistic method this true artist demonstrates. This is balance, a respect for both sides of fate, the spirits that live inside all of us, that create a friction that inspires a man/woman to conflict, which ultimately leads to us realizing that as above, so below. We have divine spirit inside all of us. Embrace the light now, as a balance within the world is needed when you have dark rituals being broadcast during Super Half Time Shows! This has depth, and it's fitting when you look around.
I discovered Ren a couple weeks ago. Absolutely brilliant genius. Yes, he's ill & has a go fund me & needs help. Definitely a Worthy Soul Deserving of everyone's prayers & any other kind of support. Thank you. Love you Ren.
Just a heads up. I've seen on other vids Ren has commented saying no copyright infringement as he's independent and not on a label. Ps great reaction subbed 👍
Great reaction. I only recently learned about Ren and have gone down this rabbit hole ever since. Many of the subjects, experiences, and emotions expressed in his songs touch me on a very personal level because I can relate to and identify with many of his struggles. A little background on Ren that I gathered from the internet. Ren pursued a career in music from an early age. In 2009, while studying music performance at Bath Spa University, he began to experience health issues and was struggling to attend his lectures. In 2010, he was signed by Sony Records and was working on an album when his health deteriorated to the point where he was unable to continue. His illness often kept him in bed for up to 23 hours a day. Ren was initially diagnosed with depression, bipolar disorder, and chronic fatigue syndrome. It would take seven years before he was finally correctly diagnosed with autoimmunity, Lyme disease, and brain damage. Ren eventually underwent stem cell therapy in the United States, which improved his health, but it has not been a cure. He is currently in Canada for more treatments. Ren is an incredible and unique artist; he plays multiple instruments, has great vocal ability, is an excellent storyteller, and is quite the philosopher and poet. From what I read, his videos are generally shot live, all in one take by his friend. I recommend you check out some of his other work. The trilogy "The Tale of Jenny/Screech/Violet" is haunting and has an unexpected ending; WATCH THEM IN THE STATED ORDER, as this is the flow of the storyline or just watch “The Tale of Jenny & Screech (Full)” which includes “Violet’s Tale at the end. It is another example of Ren’s genius and a master’s class in storytelling. Ren’s collaborations with Chinchilla (“Chalk Outlines,” “How to Be Me”) are beautiful and showcase his singing voice while addressing mental health. I would watch the official live music video. "Chalk Outlines" is one of my favorite songs rights now. Ren's personal reflections are threaded through many of his songs; "Insomnia," "Depression," “Diazepam," “Penitence,” “Dear God,” “Heretic,” “Dominos,” his "Freckled Angels" album, just to name a few, all deserve a listen. His song "Money Game" (Part I & II) is another recommendation. As a solo act, Ren performs a range of genres, much of it hip-hop/rap influenced, as well as guitar-based ballads. His performances with Sam Tompkins (“Blind Eyed,” “Earned it /Mans World / Falling”), Eden Nash (“Humble,” “Ocean”), Bibi (“Crutch,” “Ahiahiaoha”), Molly McKinna (“Penitence”), his former bandmate, Romain Axisa (“French Song”) and any of his performances as a member of the band "The Big Push" (which unfortunately broke up) are awesome and well worth checking out, both the busking (street performances) and their live recordings. Ren has impressive vocal and instrumental skills. He is one-of-a-kind and appears mature beyond his years. Ren just released his latest single, “Sick Boi.” In anticipation of his stay in Canada for more treatments, Ren prepared some music ahead of time to be released over the next 3-6 months that he expects to be gone.
That was a good summary. I've been following Ren for years and he is a true musical genius. I'm 60 and Bowie has always been my #1 choice but Ren has knocked him off the top spot
Ren is a true original and a musical genius. He has a large back catalogue already and they are all amazing! He also writes & produces all his stuff. And he plans his videos, sources locations and shoots them live in one take. Incredible
So happy to watch you discover Ren. Hands down my favorite Artist at the moment. Would highly reccomend so many songs lol Money game, the jenny and screech trilogy, etc... enjoy the rabbit hole, you never know what to expect from him.
I found Ren last week, he also blew my mind... I like his mellow stuff more than his heavy rap beats. Super talented, a modern bard, amazing story telling and characters. You gotta check out Jenny + Screech's Tale (all 3 parts) I wasn't prepared and ended up in tears.
I love how Ren boils down the human condition to a 10 minute masterpiece. It’s crazy to see so many creators from all walks of life reacting with such emotion this. Gives hope for the future for sure.
Since finding this song been checking out his inventory and he is a legit musician! Amazing storytelling! Hearing his personal story is humbling as well! Great reaction guys!
Ren sings about issues we all need to have dialog about. He makes us think and reminds us we are all One. We need to foster love and compassion that leads to light.
I asked Nova on her live if they heard this yet. She siad no. Nevr heard of him. Brother you have to get his art out there the best you can.Listen to his trilogy, Jenny's tale, Screeches atale and Violets tale in that order. You will love the twist of these stories.
Your reactions are always great. Before you even spoke, I had to like this one because the moment that I realized the closed captions didn't match the actual lyrics, you turned them off. Love it!
Great reaction (I've watched a good fair few!). And as inspiring and uplifting as Ren's message of hope and perseverance is, you've actually managed to flip something that for some reason hadn't occurred to me at all in relation to the pendulum - I think I had been so stuck in darkness for so long, I had only focussed on the fact that the brighter the light shone (I used to shine bright), the darker the shadow cast (and the darker the shadow-self becomes) - hearing you flip that to as dark as it gets, it will be equally as bright and that was suddenly a lightbulb moment for me - you've given me another nugget of future hope that I have much, much brighter days to come given the level of deep darkness I was stuck in for many years. Thank you for tying a note on a brick so I actually "got" that side of the message too lol
Ephesians 6:12 MEV For our fight is not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, and against spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.
Also highly recommended "the tale of Jenny and Screech (full) It's best to do it all in one so everything is completely fresh in your mind. The intensity will have you sweating.
Ren just got to Canada for treatment's a couple times a week & could be there for up to 6mo's... but he brilliantly pre-recorded song's/vid's & will be releasing them in due time. Thanks for reacting to this. Stay awesome, man. He's gonna love your reaction. Also... he literally visualized his lyrics. Tiny light in the back casting a darker shadow in front of the brightest light showing lightest shadow. Him being sickly/stiff, then loosening up. Standing (growing) & fluidly moving about in full expression while his feet stay planted. ((iMo))
Caught this song with Stevie Knight, another trustworthy reactor. Really spent a few times through letting the performance speak for itself. Got jacked when I saw your reaction on the top recommended! Your reactions didn't disappoint. Both of you really let the story take you where he was and is. Make sure you let the song speak to your life, that'll rock you too. Stay real, it keeps me coming back for the ones that require some introspection and honesty.
Holy Fxck. This is my first time hearing this. I am enchanted. The battle inside his mind raging. The quick cuts , emotional changes, and lyrical genious. This is a masterpiece.
Real artistry captivates ans puts a hand on the passage of time .. I've seen this 100 times and I will watch 100 more reviews and reactions and I will download and play frequently! We will be hearing this song for next 50 years! This is timeless music! 1 man performance!
At 62 it amazes me that the more adversity a person goes through the better they become. Might be what’s wrong with today, so many live a charmed life and they don’t even know it.
I watched this 4 days ago and since then I've witnessed over 50 reaction videos from UA-camrs, most are like you two, basically speechless, you don't want to break the spell. Now when I post it to show others all I tell them is, this will be the fastest 9 mind blowing minutes of your life. 🤯
Quickest 10 minutes of your life..I see you've been filled in but to keep it simple I can't think of a better all around artist....ever. He literally does it all and is a good human on top of it, that makes it even better we need more of those in music.
Loved y’all’s reaction!! He recorded this live in one take with 4 cameras. This song/video; Hi Ren, is incredible & I was just as stunned as y’all were.
The reaction videos are exploding now. Dozens already. Yours is the best I have seen, thank you. You found good words to describe this which is much more than a performance, it is the outpouring of Ren's life.
Brilliant reaction 👍 I dont know the ladys name (i did look for it 🙊) but i love her reactions, her "eeerhh's", really FEELING it, were awesome. She said it all without words. Ren is a flipping GENIUS!! Sending love to you both from the UK 💕
This came up randomly recommended to me a few weeks ago and then I had to go and listen to his other music. Some isn’t my style but the dude has his hand in many bags, he can sing and he makes amazing stories. He’s a great guitar player as well. Kids dope for sure, it’s sad what he’s going through but, we wouldn’t have this masterpiece among others to come I’m sure if he didn’t have to go through it. Such is life.
This has strangely become my favorite reaction channel. They say so many things that piss me off but I’m old school in my beliefs that everyone doesn’t have to have the same opinion as me on everything for me to like them.
In the beginning when he was having his back & forth internal conflict there was always 2 shadows on the floor. Perfect lighting. Genius level for sure
Sitting here in the u.k this is about the 30th reaction to this song that I’ve watched…. Loved your take on it, you guys know your music, appreciate good music and are fun in front of the camera. Got you a new sub!
Idk…but I feel like the people who get rid of the superficial and face their suffering bring forth the best thoughts and art. My 15 year old daughter was diagnosed with Graves Disease when she was 10, then EDS, then POTS and she thinks like nobody I know…she creates like nobody I know. I can always tell when she hides from her suffering and when she faces it. I tell her all of the time, but I hope she knows how amazing she is!
dang look in locals i posted this like before christmas to have to check out! I knew it would be right up your alley too! Oh well glad you finally got around to it Ren is gonna be huge
Honestly, I can’t believe I’ve only just heard of you through Knox’s channel and your breakdown of his new collab track. And I’ve been down the Ren rabbit hole and reactors for a year! Anyway, enjoyed this and subbed to watch the rest of your Ren stuff. Thanks
I love watching this lady having her mind blown at the end. It's exactly how I felt when he hits that part at the end. It's that "Please take this somewhere that's going to round this off ... oh my fuck he's nailed it perfectly" feeling that is one in a million.
Interesting that the most powerful work is coming from independents, Tom MacDonald, Ren, are a sign that the tides are turning, the power is shifting and we need to support these new profits of our time. This is how we change the world, one person at a time vibrating at their highest vibrant bringing in divine messages through every aspect of human endeavour, time to take back our world and make it the amazing place it was meant to be.
The third act is God, reminding the negative (demonic/devil) side that our good/positive side is immortal too. It's all about balance, yin/yang.. Great reaction! He is a special, special artist. Check out Chalk outlines, Humble, Moneygame Pt2.. He's a fucking genius!
I think I've watched this over one hundred times by now (in a week!!). I'm addicted to the reactions because I love to see the shock on the faces of the reactors. If Ren can top this he may well be one of the greatest artists of all time.
Ren, The Great Bard The word Ren is Confucian virtue denoting the good quality of a virtruous human. Confucius also defined ren in the following way: "wishing to be established himself, seeks also to establish others; wishing to be enlarged himself, he seeks also to enlarge others." Amazing how this truly speaks to who Ren is as a human.
His demons are so beautiful that I feel I've started past lives with them. The spell he casts is intense and personal. Fallen talent, otherworldly, amazing
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Had to watch that reaction twice, very good reaction. So much insight. Best reaction yet, he understood it.
@@chronicinokla Chalk Lines is so beautiful, the live version especially.
Flawd & Meaux Great Reaction! I've been a part of your channel Flawd since your first Tom song. How am I or anyone just automatically supposed to know WHO the song is by? You made no mention in the description for this Video, also after pressing play there was no intro/setup to WHO we were about to listen to/watch you & Meaux react to? What is that about? Maybe let people know WHO you're reacting to in the description to get people to click on it & definitely tell people WHO you are reacting to. All you said was "Lets get it" You're NOT New to this bro. Through the comments I believe he's an artist called Ren? Never heard of him, He's dope.🤦♂
@@neverfeartruth6460false. The link to the original video is in the description like it ALWAYS is. YOU must be new to this. I also put the name of the song in the video title. There’s not much more I can do for you when you ain’t willing to REALLY look in the description.
As a 51 yr old Prince fan, when he passed I didn't think I would ever witness another musical genius in my lifetime. I think we have one here in Ren!
Totally agree Ed !!
Well said!!!
Yes!!! I felt and thought exactly the same thing! 💜
As a 47 year old Prince fan, I concur (almost)! I think we are in the midst of some weird atomic explosion of that thing that we all thought was extinct! But yeah. Absolute GENIUS! 💯
i came here to say this
Stages of watching Hi Ren:
This looks creepy
Guitar sounds nice
Oh he’s singing
Will the whole song be like this?
Here’s the beat
Ok he’s rapping now
This guy is scary
Now he seems nice
Oh I see what he’s doing
This is interesting
This is intense
The mean guy is a jerk
This is INTENSE
Make it stop
I haven’t blinked or taken a breath in 2 minutes
Go Ren!
YES!
OOO-OO-OO-OO-OO-..
I need some time to be still…
Bro that's an amazing flowchart. You nailed it.
great reply.
😂 bosh!
Facts lol
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Had a tooth infection and I've been up all night watching reactions to HI Ren and one thing I've noticed in almost all the reactions is its people are stunned to silence at the end. We are so starved of true art these days people are amazed to see it. We are so used to being fed industry shit we've forgotten art
You don't need to worry about copyright claims. Ren has commented on many reaction videos saying anyone who wants to can use his stuff to react to and spread the word.
He just put out a post today tagging a massive bunch of react channels thanking them all for making blow up
This is the true power of unreal talent and unadulterated independence. He is a one man machine. Fuck Sony.
Thanks for showing this beautiful man all the love.
This is another reason why Ren is awesome:)
“Hi Ren” is probably the best song/video/art combination I’ve ever experienced in my 30 years.
Ren is THE Pied Piper- powerless to not be drawn in and follow. His art has the gravity of solar systems. Thnx for this guys.
Me too 🤗
Fantastic reaction.
Ren is not “just a musician”. He’s truly a once in a lifetime true artist. A rare and unique individual. He’s a modern day Shakespearean bard.
We haven’t had any artists to fill the void left by the greats. Ren is up at the plate. Huge potential to be one of the greatest of all time.
I love that after the video stops all you can say is holy shit (really long pause) danm bro..... I don't think there's a person who's watched this video that hasn't that the exact same thing. It's masterful, Ren is an absolute monster in the making
He is so clever, all his life has been a battle, but he keeps the faith, and drives people every day, love my nephew so much. Great to see your reaction guys. So cool, best wishes Brian Gill
Hi Brian, stumbled upon Ren about a week ago and I’m obsessed. His story is amazing and glad to hear him striving. Do you know if Ren is a Christian?
@@shanebergner7832 Hi No he isn't , very open minded
Brian, will you do something for me? Give Ren a huge hug. The guy is inspiring and I am hooked on his music and message. Much love from Utah. Peace ✌🏼
Dude, your nephew is beautiful.
Tell Ren that we love him
I'm so fucking jealous of all of you just finding Ren. Seriously dive deep into his material it's literally all gold
Ren wont copyright you, he loves people sharing and reacting. Great reaction fam.
I've watched so many reactions to Hi Ren now, every reviewer ends in about a minute+ of dead silence while they just processes what they saw! Now on to the next reaction video! 😄
Same 👍🏼
Same! Cry more each time! Turns me into a 50 something Male Sissy!!
@@garyrotg9964 Haha
Please share your favorite reactors who react to this song because I can't get enough and some people are just doing it for clicks but there are genuine reactions out there that I love to see because this is a
"WOW 5 MINUTES JUST WENT BY!!!!!!!" god I laughed, great reaction👍
REN is a singer, rapper, musician, poet and story teller all wrapped in one, as in one in a life time.
This reaction was the first time I’ve ever heard of Ren. I have listened to the song 20 times a day the last two days. Thank you for bringing this amazing work of art to my attention
I heard this walking to work on Venice Blvd and had to pause it afraid some stranger would see how much it moved me. It’s seems at every moment that he is so abundant, so spontaneous, so daring in his passion, so full of surprise, that his work will never be in need of defense. He writes from life itself, not above it, and that’s why we’ll give him our love.
You guys are going to love the Tale of Jenny and Screech trilogy. It’s an absolute masterpiece! Check out the 2 Money Game songs as well. Chalk Outlines with Chinchilla live is another masterpiece and radio ready. Do a deep dive, it’s well worth it. Ren has his own lane, no one else to compare to.
I like Xbox Marijauna by The Big Push, @RenMakesMusic
@@MrEfreeman yes! Haven’t heard anything from Ren or the Big Push that wasn’t 🔥
Blind eyed live too. 🔥
So happy to have been in the live. Ren can bend an ear to no end. Oh and what a pen.
I have Lupus and PTSD and in that shape. I’m crying so hard! He is giving me hope. Omg! I’m sobbing!!
Flawd! Bro! I discovered this two days ago, and this Artist has managed to capture the eternal struggle of a mortal being, from the depths of humanity, all the way to the complexity of creation via the creator in the ultimate dualistic struggle between the light & dark. Is this young man not narrating the current internal/external conflict we are all currently experiencing in our reality. Fuck we're in a simulation! Lol, this concept, sure it's been done before, but it has never been done like this, not, never! Ren is 21st century bard, he will have you aligned so spectacularly with his story that you forget everything but his words for the moments you are privileged to witness him showcase a glimpse of his soul. Very intimate art right here. This is what music and story is suppose to be, this the anti-product of the current "Music Industry." This is the thing they wanted to remove from music by weighting it only with dark and negative effect. This right here, is harmony, balance, and true respect for the struggle that is human existence. Most of us know the battle he speaks of, if you have not given up, if you have not sold out to the dark side, you will fully appreciate the raw and artistic method this true artist demonstrates. This is balance, a respect for both sides of fate, the spirits that live inside all of us, that create a friction that inspires a man/woman to conflict, which ultimately leads to us realizing that as above, so below. We have divine spirit inside all of us. Embrace the light now, as a balance within the world is needed when you have dark rituals being broadcast during Super Half Time Shows! This has depth, and it's fitting when you look around.
I discovered Ren a couple weeks ago. Absolutely brilliant genius.
Yes, he's ill & has a go fund me & needs help. Definitely a Worthy Soul Deserving of everyone's prayers & any other kind of support. Thank you.
Love you Ren.
idem je l'écoute en boucle OMG OMG wouahhhh
"Pressure makes a Diamond" 🔥🔥🔥
been watching Ren since he was street busking. So much talent. glad you reacted to him.
Just a heads up. I've seen on other vids Ren has commented saying no copyright infringement as he's independent and not on a label.
Ps great reaction subbed 👍
Great reaction. I only recently learned about Ren and have gone down this rabbit hole ever since. Many of the subjects, experiences, and emotions expressed in his songs touch me on a very personal level because I can relate to and identify with many of his struggles.
A little background on Ren that I gathered from the internet. Ren pursued a career in music from an early age. In 2009, while studying music performance at Bath Spa University, he began to experience health issues and was struggling to attend his lectures. In 2010, he was signed by Sony Records and was working on an album when his health deteriorated to the point where he was unable to continue. His illness often kept him in bed for up to 23 hours a day. Ren was initially diagnosed with depression, bipolar disorder, and chronic fatigue syndrome. It would take seven years before he was finally correctly diagnosed with autoimmunity, Lyme disease, and brain damage. Ren eventually underwent stem cell therapy in the United States, which improved his health, but it has not been a cure. He is currently in Canada for more treatments.
Ren is an incredible and unique artist; he plays multiple instruments, has great vocal ability, is an excellent storyteller, and is quite the philosopher and poet. From what I read, his videos are generally shot live, all in one take by his friend. I recommend you check out some of his other work. The trilogy "The Tale of Jenny/Screech/Violet" is haunting and has an unexpected ending; WATCH THEM IN THE STATED ORDER, as this is the flow of the storyline or just watch “The Tale of Jenny & Screech (Full)” which includes “Violet’s Tale at the end. It is another example of Ren’s genius and a master’s class in storytelling.
Ren’s collaborations with Chinchilla (“Chalk Outlines,” “How to Be Me”) are beautiful and showcase his singing voice while addressing mental health. I would watch the official live music video. "Chalk Outlines" is one of my favorite songs rights now. Ren's personal reflections are threaded through many of his songs; "Insomnia," "Depression," “Diazepam," “Penitence,” “Dear God,” “Heretic,” “Dominos,” his "Freckled Angels" album, just to name a few, all deserve a listen. His song "Money Game" (Part I & II) is another recommendation.
As a solo act, Ren performs a range of genres, much of it hip-hop/rap influenced, as well as guitar-based ballads. His performances with Sam Tompkins (“Blind Eyed,” “Earned it /Mans World / Falling”), Eden Nash (“Humble,” “Ocean”), Bibi (“Crutch,” “Ahiahiaoha”), Molly McKinna (“Penitence”), his former bandmate, Romain Axisa (“French Song”) and any of his performances as a member of the band "The Big Push" (which unfortunately broke up) are awesome and well worth checking out, both the busking (street performances) and their live recordings. Ren has impressive vocal and instrumental skills. He is one-of-a-kind and appears mature beyond his years.
Ren just released his latest single, “Sick Boi.” In anticipation of his stay in Canada for more treatments, Ren prepared some music ahead of time to be released over the next 3-6 months that he expects to be gone.
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That was a good summary. I've been following Ren for years and he is a true musical genius. I'm 60 and Bowie has always been my #1 choice but Ren has knocked him off the top spot
Ren is a true original and a musical genius. He has a large back catalogue already and they are all amazing!
He also writes & produces all his stuff. And he plans his videos, sources locations and shoots them live in one take. Incredible
'If i wasn't a creator, if i didn't force myself to talk, i would be speechless...' this says it all!! Thank you guys 🙏
So happy to watch you discover Ren. Hands down my favorite Artist at the moment. Would highly reccomend so many songs lol Money game, the jenny and screech trilogy, etc... enjoy the rabbit hole, you never know what to expect from him.
I found Ren last week, he also blew my mind... I like his mellow stuff more than his heavy rap beats. Super talented, a modern bard, amazing story telling and characters. You gotta check out Jenny + Screech's Tale (all 3 parts) I wasn't prepared and ended up in tears.
I agree that songs great modern day Shakespeare tragedy
I love how Ren boils down the human condition to a 10 minute masterpiece. It’s crazy to see so many creators from all walks of life reacting with such emotion this. Gives hope for the future for sure.
He’s got so many great songs, covers, and styles. Great producer too.
You guys are real ones. It's so great to see reactors really get this and not just watch it for views.
Beautiful, a Artist who is really a shining light. He collaborates with many and has created a diverse decade of work, all of it authentic.
Since finding this song been checking out his inventory and he is a legit musician! Amazing storytelling! Hearing his personal story is humbling as well! Great reaction guys!
I don't even know what you call this, but I know what you call him: A rising star. A big one.
This was a good song, no doubt. I randomly came across Ren a few weeks ago. Definitely an artist.
Ren sings about issues we all need to have dialog about. He makes us think and reminds us we are all One. We need to foster love and compassion that leads to light.
I think you nailed it as far as it being a duality. Awesome reaction y’all 🔥🔥🔥
"The Hunger" Though! 🤯🔥🔥🔥
“Pressure makes a diamond “ … that s the truth! Loved watching your reaction to Hi REN ❤
It’s rare nowadays to hear something so unique and that makes me choke up.
I asked Nova on her live if they heard this yet. She siad no. Nevr heard of him. Brother you have to get his art out there the best you can.Listen to his trilogy, Jenny's tale, Screeches atale and Violets tale in that order. You will love the twist of these stories.
“Pressure makes a diamond, man.”🎯
Your reactions are always great. Before you even spoke, I had to like this one because the moment that I realized the closed captions didn't match the actual lyrics, you turned them off. Love it!
no worries about copyright, Ren loves to have reactions to his videos....
thanks for the reaction, awesome artistry
Yes, that's exactly what happened! Great react! It goes from dissonant to melodic between the two sides.
Great reaction (I've watched a good fair few!). And as inspiring and uplifting as Ren's message of hope and perseverance is, you've actually managed to flip something that for some reason hadn't occurred to me at all in relation to the pendulum - I think I had been so stuck in darkness for so long, I had only focussed on the fact that the brighter the light shone (I used to shine bright), the darker the shadow cast (and the darker the shadow-self becomes) - hearing you flip that to as dark as it gets, it will be equally as bright and that was suddenly a lightbulb moment for me - you've given me another nugget of future hope that I have much, much brighter days to come given the level of deep darkness I was stuck in for many years. Thank you for tying a note on a brick so I actually "got" that side of the message too lol
Ephesians 6:12 MEV
For our fight is not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, and against spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.
All of that was one take the music and the video absolute masterpiece!!Great reaction 💯
Also highly recommended "the tale of Jenny and Screech (full)
It's best to do it all in one so everything is completely fresh in your mind.
The intensity will have you sweating.
the silence afterwards speaks volumes
WHY can't I give this a 1000 likes? I enjoyed being there for the live😎 Just had to watch this again❤❤❤
Ren just got to Canada for treatment's a couple times a week & could be there for up to 6mo's... but he brilliantly pre-recorded song's/vid's & will be releasing them in due time. Thanks for reacting to this. Stay awesome, man. He's gonna love your reaction.
Also... he literally visualized his lyrics. Tiny light in the back casting a darker shadow in front of the brightest light showing lightest shadow. Him being sickly/stiff, then loosening up. Standing (growing) & fluidly moving about in full expression while his feet stay planted. ((iMo))
Lol Flawd didnt even talk for like 5 minutes he was sucked into it!
Caught this song with Stevie Knight, another trustworthy reactor. Really spent a few times through letting the performance speak for itself. Got jacked when I saw your reaction on the top recommended! Your reactions didn't disappoint. Both of you really let the story take you where he was and is. Make sure you let the song speak to your life, that'll rock you too. Stay real, it keeps me coming back for the ones that require some introspection and honesty.
Holy Fxck. This is my first time hearing this. I am enchanted. The battle inside his mind raging. The quick cuts , emotional changes, and lyrical genious. This is a masterpiece.
Every single song of his is different and a masterpiece in its own right. Check out his stuff with Chinchilla
Ren was in a band called the big push, he went solo now
Real artistry captivates ans puts a hand on the passage of time .. I've seen this 100 times and I will watch 100 more reviews and reactions and I will download and play frequently! We will be hearing this song for next 50 years! This is timeless music! 1 man performance!
You two xxx Great reaction. I love Ren. I love that you love him too xx
Have been a fan for 20 years. A true lyricist. The goat
Great content.
At 62 it amazes me that the more adversity a person goes through the better they become. Might be what’s wrong with today, so many live a charmed life and they don’t even know it.
Exactly!
good lord i was not expecting that. this was flawless!
I watched this 4 days ago and since then I've witnessed over 50 reaction videos from UA-camrs, most are like you two, basically speechless, you don't want to break the spell. Now when I post it to show others all I tell them is, this will be the fastest 9 mind blowing minutes of your life. 🤯
Quickest 10 minutes of your life..I see you've been filled in but to keep it simple I can't think of a better all around artist....ever. He literally does it all and is a good human on top of it, that makes it even better we need more of those in music.
How many times have I had this conversation..... genuine appreciated bro
Loved y’all’s reaction!!
He recorded this live in one take with 4 cameras.
This song/video; Hi Ren, is incredible & I was just as stunned as y’all were.
the fact that he played and sung that live is absolutly remarkable.
Yup. Once you realize that it’s mind blowing all over again. 😂
We are all doubt and we are all hope. We are all at battle with ourselves every second of every day, because human beings are here for the dance.
I've probably watched this song at least 100 times and it ALWAYS hits hard. Loved your reaction.
You only meet your demons in the darkest recesses of your mind, Ren helps to bring the light putting those demons into perspective.
Really first time I shared a reaction Vid.......this is so brutal good!
The reaction videos are exploding now. Dozens already. Yours is the best I have seen, thank you. You found good words to describe this which is much more than a performance, it is the outpouring of Ren's life.
Brilliant reaction 👍
I dont know the ladys name (i did look for it 🙊) but i love her reactions, her "eeerhh's", really FEELING it, were awesome. She said it all without words.
Ren is a flipping GENIUS!!
Sending love to you both from the UK 💕
This came up randomly recommended to me a few weeks ago and then I had to go and listen to his other music. Some isn’t my style but the dude has his hand in many bags, he can sing and he makes amazing stories. He’s a great guitar player as well. Kids dope for sure, it’s sad what he’s going through but, we wouldn’t have this masterpiece among others to come I’m sure if he didn’t have to go through it. Such is life.
This has strangely become my favorite reaction channel. They say so many things that piss me off but I’m old school in my beliefs that everyone doesn’t have to have the same opinion as me on everything for me to like them.
In the beginning when he was having his back & forth internal conflict there was always 2 shadows on the floor. Perfect lighting. Genius level for sure
Sitting here in the u.k this is about the 30th reaction to this song that I’ve watched…. Loved your take on it, you guys know your music, appreciate good music and are fun in front of the camera. Got you a new sub!
Its so rare almost everyone's journey began with one song Hi Ren and it's been such long journey
Idk…but I feel like the people who get rid of the superficial and face their suffering bring forth the best thoughts and art. My 15 year old daughter was diagnosed with Graves Disease when she was 10, then EDS, then POTS and she thinks like nobody I know…she creates like nobody I know. I can always tell when she hides from her suffering and when she faces it. I tell her all of the time, but I hope she knows how amazing she is!
He also turns his head to the left when I'm speaking from his dark voice, he turns to the right speaking from the side of hope. Dude is legendary!
Wow. Mind completely blown.
So BRILLIANT, Going down the Ren rabbit hole, I might be awhile 😃
You switched the captions off just at the right time. I was about to skip 🤣 glad I didn’t. Great reaction, guys.
dang look in locals i posted this like before christmas to have to check out! I knew it would be right up your alley too! Oh well glad you finally got around to it Ren is gonna be huge
Yep. A moment of silence is always needed at the end of this art piece.
Honestly, I can’t believe I’ve only just heard of you through Knox’s channel and your breakdown of his new collab track. And I’ve been down the Ren rabbit hole and reactors for a year! Anyway, enjoyed this and subbed to watch the rest of your Ren stuff. Thanks
I watched this again. This is probably the best reaction to this song. I didn't pick up how in tune you were with the song's meaning before.
I love watching this lady having her mind blown at the end. It's exactly how I felt when he hits that part at the end. It's that "Please take this somewhere that's going to round this off ... oh my fuck he's nailed it perfectly" feeling that is one in a million.
Its the ego. He is speaking of the ego. the micro (self) and the macro (devil). The other side is the higher self, the true self.
Interesting that the most powerful work is coming from independents, Tom MacDonald, Ren, are a sign that the tides are turning, the power is shifting and we need to support these new profits of our time. This is how we change the world, one person at a time vibrating at their highest vibrant bringing in divine messages through every aspect of human endeavour, time to take back our world and make it the amazing place it was meant to be.
This peice of art is the song of century for me 💚
The third act is God, reminding the negative (demonic/devil) side that our good/positive side is immortal too. It's all about balance, yin/yang.. Great reaction! He is a special, special artist. Check out Chalk outlines, Humble, Moneygame Pt2.. He's a fucking genius!
I think I've watched this over one hundred times by now (in a week!!). I'm addicted to the reactions because I love to see the shock on the faces of the reactors. If Ren can top this he may well be one of the greatest artists of all time.
Ren, The Great Bard
The word Ren is Confucian virtue denoting the good quality of a virtruous human. Confucius also defined ren in the following way: "wishing to be established himself, seeks also to establish others; wishing to be enlarged himself, he seeks also to enlarge others."
Amazing how this truly speaks to who Ren is as a human.
You guys have done the best "reaction" to this video that I've seen. Thank you.
His demons are so beautiful that I feel I've started past lives with them. The spell he casts is intense and personal. Fallen talent, otherworldly, amazing
Thank you for ALL the beautiful music that you bring me.. Us! Love y'all
Came back again for about the tenth time this year to watch this reaction again...one of the best on tinterweb!
"Wow! Five minutes went by?!?"
I had the EXACT same reaction first time I saw this.