The stages of seeing Hi Ren first time: 1. Pig butcher? 2. so he's a classical guitarist? 3. Wait, what? 4. Duuuude 5. OMG this is deep 6. I'm not crying, you're crying! 7. Yes, I'm crying. 8. Stunned silence.
Wow... if you dare you're about to go down a rabbit hole and so far there's no end in sight. Ren defies genre, he plays with your emotions and he does it so truthfully you know he feels it with you. He was some fun stuff, and some deep stuff and has made me cry more times than I can count. He is inspiration and so very needed... he's a Unicorn.
"Who is this kid?" "Hi Ren, I've been taking some time to be distant; I've been taking some time to be still. I've been taking some time to be by myself, and I've spent half my life ill." Ren's a 33yr old from a tiny village on the Welsh island of Anglsey, who pushed himself to learn to rap and sing as a young teen because he'd started producing beats at age 12 and due to living in a remote rural area, couldn't find any vocalists or rappers to play with. I've seen it mentioned that he went to a college for the performing arts in Bath. Sony signed him at some point in his young adulthood - they found him busking (DO YOURSELF A FAVOUR AND WATCH HIM WITH HIS BRIGHTON BUSKING BAND THE BIG PUSH, though that music is from more recently than when Sony found him), but unfortunately he was already very ill with misdiagnosed Lyme disease, and after producing some tracks with him they parted ways (he was even bedbound or housebound for a while and no one knew when or even whether he'd get well again). Ren's battle with Lyme set him up for very few people to know about him (compared tohow many people know about him now) for the next however many years. One of the things he was misdiagnosed with was chronic fatigue syndrome - his strength & energy was (still is, although he's got some function back in conparison to how bad it was at some points) extremely unpredictable/unreliable so I imagine committing to shows is something he finds unwise (which is why busking worked so well for him, and for The Big Push). He's entirely self-taught/UA-cam taught on guitar. And oh yeah, piano, too. When you get to his most recent release, Suicide (and its companion live re-worked version, For Joe, you'll see him on piano). He also plays bass (watch The Big Push's video titled Wade In the Water/Nina Simone/Trouble So Hard to see him do beautiful things with the bass), drums, cello, and I've seen others say trombone? He's watched vocal coach Chris Liepe's UA-cam channel for tips on singing, and cites Chris' videos on Jeff Buckley's singing techniques as a major influence. Anyway, hopefully that fills in a few blanks for you without giving too much away for your reactions! Loved your video; I'm going to hit Reply on this to post my comment, so I can head back up to subscribe to your channel. Edit: I 100% agree that this is a new form of music. Watch the trilogy (Jenny, Screech, and Violet - do it IN THAT ORDER, and please, for the love of whatever is holy to you, DO THEM TOGETHER, not in separate instances of sitting down to listen; it's too easy to miss the details you need to catch in the lyrics, if time passes between listening to each part, and the story won't make sense/have its intended impact)... anyways, watch the trilogy, and between that and Hi Ren you'll get an idea of what Ren is working towards - he wants to bring this kind of episodic music/short story theatre/performance to Netflix. His UA-cam videos are "proof of concept" and the view count/share count is his proof that there's an audience. Edit 2: just keep pushing against that voice. You don't have to win, you just gotta keep dancing. Edit 3: nvm about my Trilogy comment, I see you really *have* been captured by Ren's spell and have reacted to them however you've reacted to them! I'll head over and watch that next.
I honestly could not hear, but your reactions told me that REN touched you as he has so many of us, THUMBS UP for that. Check your broadcast levels, Cheers
I'm 46 and have been immersed in all things music since I was very young and I haven't had an artist evoke so much in me and out of me, the way Ren has affected me, since the early 90's. He's a generational talent like I've never seen, while remaining extremely humble and kind to others. He's a precious bit of humanity for sure.
You can tell a lot about a reactor just by his reaction to the line some people know me as the voice that you here when you loosen the noose on the rope. You showed true emotion. I’ve seen 80+ reactions to this song and I look at every reactors face at that line and only 40% show any facial expressions. To me that says a lot. Great job keep going down the REN rabbit hole and you’ll definitely pick up many more subs.
Please choose to be inspired not ashamed. Make music like no one is listening. Nice reaction. I hope you'll find inspiration in any of the many Ren tracks that await you.
for those of us the get this, its like a gut punch that allows us to be vulnerable! he touches souls! ren is so special! welcome to the renaissance my new friend.
Ren can take you down the rabbit hole. Listen and react to more of his music. Most who have reacted have also joined me down this Ren rabbit hole. Enjoy ❣️
Don't be too hard on yourself. Ren is a different breed of talent to arguably any other musician, living or dead. Once you go down the rabbit hole you will understand what I mean. He will inspire you with his abilities, artistry and most of all, ingenuity. Trust me.
Here is some additional information on Ren's story that I gathered from old newspaper interviews, articles, and Ren's livestreams and posts where he discussed his condition. Ren Erin Gill is a British musician/independent artist; born in Wales on March 29, 1990; he eventually moved to Brighton. Ren pursued a career in music from an early age. In 2009, while studying music performance at Bath Spa University, Ren 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; subsequently, his contract with Sony was dissolved. Ren's illness often kept him in bed for up to 23 hours daily. Ren was initially misdiagnosed with depression, bipolar disorder, and chronic fatigue syndrome, which led him to experience psychosis and develop PTSD. It would take seven years before a doctor in Belgium finally correctly diagnosed Ren with autoimmunity, Lyme disease, and resulting damage to the brain, organs, joints, and PTSD. Ren eventually underwent stem cell therapy in the United States, which improved his health, but it has not been a cure. Ren is currently in Calgary, Canada, for more treatments, including surgeries, and will have to be there for at least six months (Summer of 2023) undergoing IV and other interventions five days a week. Ren recently underwent wisdom tooth removal and cavitation surgery. In addition, his Canadian doctor discovered that Ren also developed a condition called Mast Cell Activation Disorder (MCAD), which has affected the myelin sheath in his brain, his thyroid, and adrenals as well as his bones/joints. Now, Ren is receiving additional treatments for this previously undiagnosed condition. Let's keep supporting Ren as he undergoes his treatments. Check out and subscribe to his channel; if you are a content creator, ask your audience to subscribe to Ren. Ren's YT channel has less than 1 million subscribers, while his videos have garnered millions and millions of views. Listen to some of his earlier work, like and comment on his performances, and let's lift Ren's spirits. If you are a believer, pray for him. Ren is an artist with something to say to the world, and his work is important in these troubling times. Someone has finally created a Wikipedia page for Ren, so there is additional information available.
@@nancymunroe3672 Yup, still following Ren, The Big Push, as well as all the members of The Big Push, and anyone Ren has collaborated with. They are all amazing and unique.
@@djboswell4325 Lol. I only communicate the things that Ren has publicly shared via his channel and interviews. Anyone who read Ren's updates a few months ago knows about Ren's difficult recovery from dental surgery. No stalking, no exclusive insider knowledge involved. Thank you for your concern.
Hey - I am 73 and have never experienced anything like the excitement of discovering Ren and realising just how powerful humanity truly can be. I look forward to watching you retrace the last 18months of my Ren journey 🤗
just found your channel, love your reaction, the expression of your face is what my face looked like the first time I saw ren, at least I'd like to think so. got my sub
Haha!! Looks like you’re one of us RENegades now!!! Ren is the most diverse artists I’ve ever seen!!! I’m sure you’ll more than enjoy your Ren roller coaster ride!!! He will change your life!!! He will make you truly think!!!
Wow your face when he start singing... He got you man. He gets me too. And a bunch of other people. I guess because we are human beings and we connect.
Enjoyed your reaction.. I hope you decide to go down the rabbit hole - it’s a really fun ride (likely more so for a musician). Ren seems to be a really nice young man, in addition to an immense talent. He doesn’t seem to have a genre; he’s just incredibly talented - every which-way!! I’m an oldie who came of age in the 60s and 70s - listening to some of the best music there is. But, gotta say, Ren has introduced me to rap and hip-hop in a way I’ve thoroughly enjoyed. His busking with The Big Push is amazing, his duos with Sam and Chinchilla.. so, so much for you to explore! And, such opportunity for you to expand your music as well.. will enjoy being along for the ride. (BTW - Ren is 33.. not so much a ‘kid’… but then all you are ‘kids’ to this 73 yo Grandma who loves music)!!
Spectacular reaction! Get ready!! Tale of Jenny & Screech (Full version) would be a great next step... He has so many sounds & styles you will absolutely never get bored. Can't wait to see what you do next!
@Freespawngaming I cannot wait until you meet his old band the big push. Englishman in new york, bongo bong, etc..... fuck. You need to hear his happy stuff too.
Hi from a new subscriber in Tasmania, Australia 👋🦘🦘🐨✌🏼 When you said you ‘felt like you’d been cheated’ with the music you’ve been exposed to during your life I presume I subscribed right then. I’m 58 and have raised 4 daughters and one son. I was raised on 70s, 80s and adored the 90s as a newly divorced and free-feeling mother of three at the time. The 2000’s hit and music went to the shitter slowly but surely. I’ve said in some other comment’s sections that I feel like a whole generation got musically starved to death and I feel bad for them. What today’s young people often settle for as the ‘norm’ is total shite. No disrespect meant. I’m sure there are many fine young people who find interesting Indie artists. I found Ren a couple of months ago and it was like drinking a huge glass of water in the desert. Keep reacting and being authentic, mate. Tell your self doubt to take a fecking hike and find the joy in your music. Everything else will follow. Much respect. Suzi ❤
Great reaction dude, I'm also a musician, and I feel the same way as you, it's as if Ren has raised the bar even further away from us mere mortal musicians in terms of creativity and performance... Inspiring but at the same time deflating 😂
Fine reaction, sir. It's often enough to just give a quiet "wtf?", followed by an affectionate "fuck you, Ren" with this guy. Good luck, and keep doing what you're doing. Also, nice guitar, boss...
Ren is 33 and has an old soul. He is on another level than other musicians. He plays several instruments at a masters level and can sing in any genre he wants and kills it. He can keep up with the top rappers. He is basically a prodigy and no one is in his lane. Please don't beat yourself up, he is just built different than the normal musician. His music will always be controversial because he is against greed and all forms of government. So he will never get played on the radio and the music industry will try to crush him the bigger he gets on youtube. As an independent musician he says what he wants and the powers that be don't like it.
Ren has that effect on people - making them reflect on their life. Also not the first time a reactor said, "Why didn't I think of this?" I'm sure you're talented but not everyone is genius. Also most people haven't been so tortured. Art is created in the space of pain and joy and he's had a lot of pain. Now that he's healing perhaps we'll get the other side of the pendulum.
Welcome to the Ren rabbit hole ... you have an amazing journey ahead ... pick anything .. everything is fire ... you maya enjoy the tale of Jenny and screech the most .. do all three short stories in one sitting ...
What can I say, you are about to go on a growth journey with Ren. Sending you belief in yourself to continue your journey into the greater times of you
Amazing reaction to a heart breakingly honest interplay with the internal struggle. I think we all have it in varying forms. Where our hearts are is where the seeds of doubt seem to be planted as human nature goes. For me it seems to be easier to pick up on the negative and it's a battle to pick up the positive. I used to always feel like a failure when I judged myself against society and its standards. Today I feel that if I'm happy, then I'm successful. That is the goal in life, right?...😊 Don't be so hard on yourself. We are all in that same boat my friend. Thank you. Subscribed.
Do Sick Boi next. ALWAYS choose his live versions over studio. EXCEPTION: Animal Flow; do studio/official then live in one video. Tale of Jenny & Screetch (Full)-do not do them separately. There are more. You may think it's crazy that I just gave you such a big list of songs. You have quite literally stumbled into the Ren rabbit hole. He is not like other artists. Consider some of the following: uni professor in Cardiff starts a UA-cam channel with this song to provide additional course material to the future health care professionals he's teaching; many such professionals are doing extensive (1 hr +) videos about his music. A lot of what you'll see, such as this one are live one-takes. I could say lots more but don't want to overwhelm you. But I PROMISE you this: based on your reaction, if you commit to the journey, you won't regret it. Welcome to the RENnaissance!
I don't think you can go wrong with Ren, live or not... but, adding to your suggestion about Animal Flow, I would also suggest doing the music video and live version of Money Game pt.2 In one take. Both versions are great in their own right, but the live recording on the beach for Money Game pt.2 is slightly abridged compared to the studio version.
Nice reaction I just subscribed to your channel, and just one thing if I may, I found the volume of your video very low I had my PC and UA-cam volume on 100% but the volume of the video was still very soft, anyway nice reaction and nice guitar looking forward to your next Ren Reaction:
New sub here, I'm here for any and all Ren reactions. As a 53 year old music lover my whole life, Ren has rewired my brain and REN-EWED my heart & soul by making me really hear music for the 1st in my life! Welcome to the rabbit hole what a wonderful journey awaits you! God bless Ren!
Thank You for your share 💙💎🕊️ Respectfully for me ren has no genre or catagory or placed in to a box of style i truly feel as though he is beyond these belief systems he is a mirror of the changing of energy on the planet freedom from the confines of ones beliefs when we clean our mirror we reflect cleanly for each other past the constructs of a boxed perception of reality...... Anyway thank you just some thoughts creating reality to what im aligned with ❤️🔥👍🏻💙💎🕊️
Enjoyed your reaction! I love seeing musician’s reactions to Ren. As others have said, Tale Of Jenny and Screech (full version) is a great next step into Ren’s catalog. Subscribed. Looking forward to more Ren!
I loved your reaction. It always makes me emotional when I watch people reacting to Ren and Hi Ren for the first time, especially musicians, and see them be amazed, touched and humbled almost by his talent. He is a real genious. Thank you so much for this. I have just suscribed!
New sub. Ren learned to play this well because he was stuck in bed for 23 hours a day for years so he would watch just his favorite guitarists and play them back at slower speeds until he mastered their chords. He plays five instruments and this and The Tale of Jenny and Screech really showcase what he calls Bardcore. I love this dude. I found his music as I was losing my entire family except my children and was slipping into anorexia again and his music changed my life. I was diagnosed with CPTSD at the edge of 60 and didn't know where to place that until I found Ren and Chinchilla along with NF and Citizen Soldier but none so profoundly therapeutic as Ren. Happy by NF comes close as well as Let You Down, but damn, you get him to and that's awesome. Don't forget his band The Big Push and a fun song by them is Watch Out of you just want to rock out to some positive feel good vibes sometime. Love and light ✨️ Bella
I grew up in the 60’s. The Doors, Bob Dylan, many others whose music was beautiful, and meant something. But then music lost content, and then became just noise (to me), and I haven’t really listened to contemporary music since the 80’s. Ren might change that. And I’m going to say, like others, don’t measure your music against anyone else. Put your joy and your passion into it, let it speak through you, and you will be doing something valuable. Best of luck.
Hi...we were all competely blown away like you, when we listened to this masterpiece, to Ren's genius the first time - he is another level in every aspect... PLEASE, don't feel ashame for nothing and go deeper into Ren's STUNNING rabbit hole... It was clear to see - you didn't miss any detail here and I'm sure you will also get this spark of strengt and hope, new inspiration by his beautiful music, lyrics and artwork...welcome to this RENaissance! Keep going...
By now, the elements of Ren's video are forever embedded in my spirit. Body-wise, I have 74-year-old deficient hearing, but was mesmerized "listening" to Ren while watching your face. One of the joys of experiencing the magnificence of Ren's art is witnessing other people encounter it for the first time. Thank you.
I wrote this introduction to Ren when I first discovered him earlier this year, as there wasn't a Wikipedia entry for people to look him up prior to March 2023. I have posted this info to every "Hi Ren" reaction I have come across since, and I hope it will be of some use to the uninitiated. "Hi Ren" is the song that put Ren on everyone's radar since December; it went viral and has garnered over 15 million views since its debut, but he has been creating great music for more than ten years. Many of Ren's songs resonate with people because he addresses struggles that many others face every day. Ren's music videos are frequently recorded live, often in a single take, although not necessarily the first take, and from various camera angles. In the case of "Hi Ren," it took four takes, all live in the room, to get the footage he wanted. Someone commented that Samuel Perry-Falvey who filmed "Hi Ren," talks about the production of the video in the comments of Jonathan Hiller's (Filmmaker Reacts) reaction to the song. According to him, this video footage is not a one-take per se, but the audio was recorded live in a single take. Ren's release, "Sick Boi," is almost another chapter to "Hi Ren" and appears to have been filmed in the same room. Ren is an independent artist/singer/songwriter/busker/producer from Brighton, UK. He plays multiple instruments (acoustic, electric, and bass guitar, piano, drums), has impressive vocals, produces all his own beats, is an excellent storyteller, and is quite the philosopher and poet. He is considered by many a modern-day bard; he calls his music "bardcore." Ren's earliest recordings on UA-cam are from his time in a band called "Trick The Fox," consisting of Ren and his buddies Charlie and Tommy. Unfortunately, the band performed only briefly due to Ren's onset of health issues. They are very talented. A fun clip to watch is "The Mash Up." Ren's trilogy "The Tale of Jenny/Screech/Violet" has been likened to a Shakespearean tragedy and is a prime example of his genius; it is a master's class in storytelling and also showcases his guitar skills. The three acts are haunting, and the conclusion will catch you off guard. The trilogy needs to be watched in the order given, as this is the flow of the storyline and is best watched as a whole rather than piecemeal. Ren's collaborations with Chinchilla ("Chalk Outlines," "How to Be Me," "Sexual Healing," "One Dance/Drunk in Love") are beautiful and showcase his singing voice. His live music videos are especially impressive. Ren's personal reflections are threaded through many of his songs; "Insomnia," "Depression," "Diazepam," "Penitence," "Dear God," "Heretic," "Dominos," his "Freckled Angels" album, in particular his song "Fire," just to name a few, all deserve a listen. His song "Money Game" (Part I & II) is another recommendation, although it is less of a personal song than it is an indictment of greed and the resulting injustices in this world. Ren is about to shoot "Money Game Part III." Ren's Hip Hop/Rap style songs are all worth checking out if you enjoy this genre; they are pretty amazing. Check out "The Hunger," "Genesis," "What You Want," "Losing It (FISHER rap retake)," "Right Here, Right Now (Fatboy Slim one shot retake)," "Life is Funny," "Love Music (Parts 1, 2, and 3)," "Crucify Your Culture," "Power," "Hold On," "Bittersweet symphony (The Verve retake)," his recent release "The Illest Of Our Time," and his latest song "Animal Flow," both the full production and the live acoustic version. Ren's performances with Sam Tompkins ("Blind Eyed," "Earned It /Mans World / Falling," "Walking on the Moon/No Diggity," "Feeling Good/Trouble So High/Masterblaster (Jammin')," "Latch," "Wild Thoughts/Crazy in love (Live Session)," "Same Old Situation (Live, feat. Ren)," "Improvising Around Stevie Wonder," "Live in the Streets of Brighton, UK," "What Went Wrong" Part I&II) are definitely a must. Also, his collaborations with Eden Nash ("Humble," "Ocean"), Bibi ("Crutch," "Ahiahiaoha"), Molly McKinna ("Penitence"), Orlean ("Jessica"), his former bandmate Romain Axisa ("French Song"), are all great. Last but not least, Ren's busking sessions with Liv Sangster are awesome. I recently discovered that Ren also recorded a cover of "Can't Help Falling In Love (Elvis Cover)," which is simply beautiful. "The Big Push" (Ren Gill, Gorran Kendall, Romain Axisa, and Glen Chambers) busking sessions, concerts, and live recordings all are amazing and well worth checking out. All but the drummer sing lead vocals at times. Ren, Gorran, and Romain all play multiple instruments. Ren plays acoustic, electric, and bass guitar, piano, and drums. Gorran plays acoustic, electric, bass guitar, and harmonica. Romain plays acoustic, electric, bass guitar, ukulele, and piano. They are each incredibly gifted artists, and their solo work is completely different from each other. Well worth checking out. Their covers of "I Shot the Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop," "Wade in the Water/Nina Simone/Trouble so Hard," "Watch Out," "War Pigs," "Roadhouse Blues," "My Generation," "Paint It Black," "An Englishman in New York," "Bongo Bong" are excellent. On "These Boots Are Made For Walking'/Satisfaction/Everybody," "Praise You" (Fatboy Slim Cover), and "What Kind Of Woman Is This," all three take a turn singing. The songs "Oh My Woman," "Swan Song," "Sweet Little Lady," "It's Alright," "Dignity," and so many others are equally impressive. The band, at least for the time being, performed their last official busking session and gave their last concert in September of last year (2022) due to the fact that Ren was leaving for Canada to undergo specialized medical care and surgeries for his multiple health issues. In anticipation of his stay in Canada, Ren prepared some music ahead of time to be released over the next six months that he expects to be gone. He released "Sick Boi" and "Bittersweet Symphony (The Verve retake)," which is another masterful work. Ren released his song, "Illest Of Our Time," on his birthday, March 29. His recent release, "Animal Flow," is out now in two versions, a full-production music video and a live, one-take acoustic version. Ren's release, "Su!cIde," recently premiered, and it was hard to watch to the point that I was not able to watch or listen to it again. I was not even able to watch a single reaction to it. It is a sad, haunting, gut-wrenching tribute to Ren's friend Joe who took his own life. Ren’s follow-up to “Su!cIde,” "To Joe," is also sad and emotional, but strangely enough, it has had a healing effect on me and has given me a sense of closure. Even the lyrics that "gutted" me in "Su!cIde" impacted me differently this time around.
so just a little back story to this it was done live and also as a 1 take he did 4 1take tries and this was the best one. also when he was younger he was misdiagnosed with Depression, Bipolar and other illnesses so was fed wrong medications. he was signed to sony music but after a short period due to his illness's sony dropped him then he was. finally he was diagnosed with lyme disease and is now getting the proper treatment
Rather than comparing yourself to the genius ,be inspired. Have heard so many times from rapper/ reactors that they have completely re evaluated their music after listening to Ren. You are not alone, but you have your precious self to share and that is unique and can't be shared by anyone else. Would love more Ren reactions. The rabbit hole is deep .
Watching YOU reacting is what many from the Ren Following come to experience. Staying for your analysis is a bonus. I wander the Ren Rabbit Hole slowly and dart down many of its side trails and alleys. A most wonderous world of many artists. Talent attracts talent.... I see many familiar faces in your comments and many new to me. JensRandolff I see is here, dropping the backstory history of Ren for you. You are in good hands and we are in Your good hands. Trust, care, be just who you are.
It's so satisfying to watch another person react the same way I did when I first heard Ren. I subscribed to watch you go down this rabbit hole. And how cool that you have the same guitar!
This is shot live as a 1 take, with multiple camera angles.... days of preparation and I believe this took 4 tries before they kept this as the best take... truly dedicated to his art...
You are that creative. Just go where you want, not where "they" say you should, and yes - don't let your negative self-talk get in. It's there in everyone, not just a few.
Well done Man. It’s an enthralling roller coaster ride that sucks you in immediately and doesn’t let you go for over 9 freaking minutes. You experienced it honestly, it can be overwhelming and it doesn’t lose it’s impact the more times you watch it. Good luck with your channel Mate!
As a creative myself I understand the conflict of seeing others talent and comparing yourself. It can be mind numbing and disheartening. Do what I do, go look at people worse than you for a while 😂😂😂 Great reaction. You earned my sub and I don’t follow many.
@@CreativePhotoWSWhat kind of photography? Happen to know anything about photographing nature/snow? I'm from the north and I've yet to find anyone who has succesfully photographed what I've named atomic snow - A few days out of the year in the early afternoon of winter the suns rays reflect off the blanket of snow on the ground that causes it to look like a field of sparkling diamonds, but also makes the atmosphere above ground level glow/illuminate like an atomic bomb has just gone off. It's truly top 3 most beautiful sights in the world to me and wish I could frame it but as I said - no one seems to have figured out how to capture that yet.
Awesome! Instantly subscribed. Im a die-hard RENagade, so im really looking forward to watching your continuing journey of Ren. He will blow your mind! Completely unique and such a breath of fresh air. Keep up the great work, sending love from the U.K 💕
Hi. I subbed to see what your take is on Rens music going forward. Great reaction video! There’s too many songs that I like, so I’ll let everyone else chime in on what to view next. You can’t go wrong with whatever it is you choose. Cheers!
This is art of transcendent beauty and an *important* song. Artists often struggle with imposter syndrome. There’s a movie starring Olivia Munn called “Violet” that rings of this and was a transformative experience for me… just as this song also resonates. As a person who’s never been able to escape imposter syndrome and negative self-talk, *realizing* that I can exert the strength that destructive voice questions-strength that I *know* I have-was sooo important. It takes time to push past the negativity-to make your own voice stronger, but if anyone out there is struggling with this, please please please *know* that you can do it. *Know* that I believe in you… but you don’t need me to-just like you don’t need the shroud of doubt that feels first of protection and then as a prison. You are *stronger* than that voice. You are stronger than you can *possibly* know… until you push back with softness or aggression-your choice.
Fucking amazing reaction man ! I do hope that you listen to a lot of REN stuff, it's all pretty fucking awesome .... and believe me you will keep on asking WHO is this guy ? Like Bowie Alien ' the man who fell to earth' , like Frank Herbert's 'Paul Atreides' or 'Smith' in Heinlein's Stranger in a strange land .... I get this feeling that REN just landed to illuminate the human condition out of his own visceral pain and discovery
Oh, you’re done for now!! 😂 Go down the Ren rabbit hole and your mind will be blown for what a wide ranging all encompassing creative artist and musician he truly is. He writes, composes, produces and performs all his own stuff. But his covers and retakes of other peoples beats are just as fan-fucking-tastic! Soul, rock, ballads, rap, pop - you name it, he does it and he does it unbelievably, amazingly well. Have fun discovering this once in a generation great!
Yeah, DON'T dismiss the covers and "re-takes" he does, whether solo or in a collaboration like with Sam Tompkins or with The Big Push. SUPER worthwhile/exciting renditions (RENditions, some might say).
I am so glad to have been directed to you through the #reneffect that is REN’s RABBIT HOLE group. So happy to have witnessed your raw reaction. This was great. I will tell you once you have entered the rabbit hole there is no way out! I find myself diving deeper and deeper into everything I can find with a new hope for humankind. Follow your heart and soul in your music! 🕳️🐇🥊🐷life goals take dedication, you can do this! Big love♥️
Loved it man. I can assure you it affected most of us the same way. I just sat there dumbfounded for about 5 minutes after, as if I'd just witnessed something historic. I can only liken it to the first time I heard Bohemian Rhapsody. I've subscribed for your journey!
When you said you were shaking - you looked and sounded a bit perplexed. Thats because you felt the energy. Like sound waves, energy waves are felt physically - a very fast vibrational shaking. 💫 Ren draws like minded people to him, and to each other. 💫 He's a Unicorn 🦄 The Original Genre Bender - A #Bardcore musical story teller, multi instrumentalist, producer - and overall artistic genius. Every song in his catalog is different from the last - and not one bad song to be found! I know right? That sheer craziness 🤪 Ren is that Generational Artist. Knox Hill said it perfectly "Ren is Everything". Indeed he is Knox ❤❤❤
Really appreciated your genuine reaction. Hope you continue to keep it authentic. It would be good if you could 1) raise the audio level (can barely hear at max volume, both you and the performance), and 2) enlarge your inset video size a bit. Ren's a special one. Keep digging. I think you'll find it rewarding.
I was recommended to Ren a month ago with Hi Ren. I immediately told everyone who would listen to me to check it out. There's plenty to keep you going. The one regret I have is that I didn't watch The Tale of Jenny and Screech (full version) much sooner than I did. Also just heard Dear God from Ren a few days ago and I love that too. Welcome to the RENaissance.
Great reaction brother, I could definitely feel you through your expressions. FYI I felt everything you did too. Ren is so much more than this 9 minutes can capture, but I don’t think he could have introduced himself any better than he did. Thx for the reaction. I’ll be watching for more Ren content. Peace
The stages of seeing Hi Ren first time:
1. Pig butcher?
2. so he's a classical guitarist?
3. Wait, what?
4. Duuuude
5. OMG this is deep
6. I'm not crying, you're crying!
7. Yes, I'm crying.
8. Stunned silence.
Nailed it!
Every time!
That sums it up exactly...
Except you forgot:
9. Tell everyone you know.
And somewhere in there.
9 MINS?!? That's the longest song ever.
A few moments later.
Holy shit! That's the shortest therapy session ever.
well put lol
Wow... if you dare you're about to go down a rabbit hole and so far there's no end in sight. Ren defies genre, he plays with your emotions and he does it so truthfully you know he feels it with you. He was some fun stuff, and some deep stuff and has made me cry more times than I can count. He is inspiration and so very needed... he's a Unicorn.
"Who is this kid?"
"Hi Ren, I've been taking some time to be distant; I've been taking some time to be still. I've been taking some time to be by myself, and I've spent half my life ill."
Ren's a 33yr old from a tiny village on the Welsh island of Anglsey, who pushed himself to learn to rap and sing as a young teen because he'd started producing beats at age 12 and due to living in a remote rural area, couldn't find any vocalists or rappers to play with.
I've seen it mentioned that he went to a college for the performing arts in Bath.
Sony signed him at some point in his young adulthood - they found him busking (DO YOURSELF A FAVOUR AND WATCH HIM WITH HIS BRIGHTON BUSKING BAND THE BIG PUSH, though that music is from more recently than when Sony found him), but unfortunately he was already very ill with misdiagnosed Lyme disease, and after producing some tracks with him they parted ways (he was even bedbound or housebound for a while and no one knew when or even whether he'd get well again).
Ren's battle with Lyme set him up for very few people to know about him (compared tohow many people know about him now) for the next however many years. One of the things he was misdiagnosed with was chronic fatigue syndrome - his strength & energy was (still is, although he's got some function back in conparison to how bad it was at some points) extremely unpredictable/unreliable so I imagine committing to shows is something he finds unwise (which is why busking worked so well for him, and for The Big Push).
He's entirely self-taught/UA-cam taught on guitar.
And oh yeah, piano, too. When you get to his most recent release, Suicide (and its companion live re-worked version, For Joe, you'll see him on piano).
He also plays bass (watch The Big Push's video titled Wade In the Water/Nina Simone/Trouble So Hard to see him do beautiful things with the bass), drums, cello, and I've seen others say trombone?
He's watched vocal coach Chris Liepe's UA-cam channel for tips on singing, and cites Chris' videos on Jeff Buckley's singing techniques as a major influence.
Anyway, hopefully that fills in a few blanks for you without giving too much away for your reactions! Loved your video; I'm going to hit Reply on this to post my comment, so I can head back up to subscribe to your channel.
Edit: I 100% agree that this is a new form of music. Watch the trilogy (Jenny, Screech, and Violet - do it IN THAT ORDER, and please, for the love of whatever is holy to you, DO THEM TOGETHER, not in separate instances of sitting down to listen; it's too easy to miss the details you need to catch in the lyrics, if time passes between listening to each part, and the story won't make sense/have its intended impact)... anyways, watch the trilogy, and between that and Hi Ren you'll get an idea of what Ren is working towards - he wants to bring this kind of episodic music/short story theatre/performance to Netflix. His UA-cam videos are "proof of concept" and the view count/share count is his proof that there's an audience.
Edit 2: just keep pushing against that voice. You don't have to win, you just gotta keep dancing.
Edit 3: nvm about my Trilogy comment, I see you really *have* been captured by Ren's spell and have reacted to them however you've reacted to them! I'll head over and watch that next.
This was great. Welcome to your new favorite artist. Dive in, I guarantee you won't be disappointed. New sub 😘💕
I honestly could not hear, but your reactions told me that REN touched you as he has so many of us, THUMBS UP for that. Check your broadcast levels, Cheers
I'm 46 and have been immersed in all things music since I was very young and I haven't had an artist evoke so much in me and out of me, the way Ren has affected me, since the early 90's. He's a generational talent like I've never seen, while remaining extremely humble and kind to others. He's a precious bit of humanity for sure.
Right now, out there in the world, Ren, Dimash, & Voiceplay/Geoff, are working on new music and planning future tours! All good.
You can tell a lot about a reactor just by his reaction to the line some people know me as the voice that you here when you loosen the noose on the rope. You showed true emotion. I’ve seen 80+ reactions to this song and I look at every reactors face at that line and only 40% show any facial expressions. To me that says a lot. Great job keep going down the REN rabbit hole and you’ll definitely pick up many more subs.
Wikipedia 2223 A.D.: "REN - Musician & philosopher & poet & ... just genius of 21-st century!" Thanks for reaction!
Please choose to be inspired not ashamed. Make music like no one is listening. Nice reaction. I hope you'll find inspiration in any of the many Ren tracks that await you.
for those of us the get this, its like a gut punch that allows us to be vulnerable! he touches souls! ren is so special! welcome to the renaissance my new friend.
Ren can take you down the rabbit hole. Listen and react to more of his music. Most who have reacted have also joined me down this Ren rabbit hole. Enjoy ❣️
Don't be too hard on yourself. Ren is a different breed of talent to arguably any other musician, living or dead. Once you go down the rabbit hole you will understand what I mean. He will inspire you with his abilities, artistry and most of all, ingenuity. Trust me.
Yeah I had the same feeling as you did "ashamed of myself for being a lazy musician". We can always change that 😊💕
Here is some additional information on Ren's story that I gathered from old newspaper interviews, articles, and Ren's livestreams and posts where he discussed his condition. Ren Erin Gill is a British musician/independent artist; born in Wales on March 29, 1990; he eventually moved to Brighton. Ren pursued a career in music from an early age. In 2009, while studying music performance at Bath Spa University, Ren 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; subsequently, his contract with Sony was dissolved.
Ren's illness often kept him in bed for up to 23 hours daily. Ren was initially misdiagnosed with depression, bipolar disorder, and chronic fatigue syndrome, which led him to experience psychosis and develop PTSD. It would take seven years before a doctor in Belgium finally correctly diagnosed Ren with autoimmunity, Lyme disease, and resulting damage to the brain, organs, joints, and PTSD. Ren eventually underwent stem cell therapy in the United States, which improved his health, but it has not been a cure.
Ren is currently in Calgary, Canada, for more treatments, including surgeries, and will have to be there for at least six months (Summer of 2023) undergoing IV and other interventions five days a week. Ren recently underwent wisdom tooth removal and cavitation surgery. In addition, his Canadian doctor discovered that Ren also developed a condition called Mast Cell Activation Disorder (MCAD), which has affected the myelin sheath in his brain, his thyroid, and adrenals as well as his bones/joints. Now, Ren is receiving additional treatments for this previously undiagnosed condition.
Let's keep supporting Ren as he undergoes his treatments. Check out and subscribe to his channel; if you are a content creator, ask your audience to subscribe to Ren. Ren's YT channel has less than 1 million subscribers, while his videos have garnered millions and millions of views. Listen to some of his earlier work, like and comment on his performances, and let's lift Ren's spirits. If you are a believer, pray for him. Ren is an artist with something to say to the world, and his work is important in these troubling times. Someone has finally created a Wikipedia page for Ren, so there is additional information available.
Hi JensRandolff!! 😀 I see that you are ALSO still following reactors to Hi Ren!!! I don't know about you, but I am obsessed by this young man!!
@@nancymunroe3672 Yup, still following Ren, The Big Push, as well as all the members of The Big Push, and anyone Ren has collaborated with. They are all amazing and unique.
@@JensRandolff you know about his dental treatments? sounds a bit stalkerish like?
@@djboswell4325 Lol. I only communicate the things that Ren has publicly shared via his channel and interviews. Anyone who read Ren's updates a few months ago knows about Ren's difficult recovery from dental surgery. No stalking, no exclusive insider knowledge involved. Thank you for your concern.
Jens is a long time Ren supporter - he always tries to educate newbies - respect! 😁👍
Hey - I am 73 and have never experienced anything like the excitement of discovering Ren and realising just how powerful humanity truly can be.
I look forward to watching you retrace the last 18months of my Ren journey 🤗
Welcome aboard!
Welcome to the Ren rollercoaster - enjoy your journey down the Ren rabbit hole discovering his talents / genius.
just found your channel, love your reaction, the expression of your face is what my face looked like the first time I saw ren, at least I'd like to think so. got my sub
Haha!! Looks like you’re one of us RENegades now!!!
Ren is the most diverse artists I’ve ever seen!!!
I’m sure you’ll more than enjoy your Ren roller coaster ride!!!
He will change your life!!! He will make you truly think!!!
Wow your face when he start singing... He got you man. He gets me too. And a bunch of other people. I guess because we are human beings and we connect.
Enjoyed your reaction.. I hope you decide to go down the rabbit hole - it’s a really fun ride (likely more so for a musician). Ren seems to be a really nice young man, in addition to an immense talent. He doesn’t seem to have a genre; he’s just incredibly talented - every which-way!! I’m an oldie who came of age in the 60s and 70s - listening to some of the best music there is. But, gotta say, Ren has introduced me to rap and hip-hop in a way I’ve thoroughly enjoyed. His busking with The Big Push is amazing, his duos with Sam and Chinchilla.. so, so much for you to explore! And, such opportunity for you to expand your music as well.. will enjoy being along for the ride. (BTW - Ren is 33.. not so much a ‘kid’… but then all you are ‘kids’ to this 73 yo Grandma who loves music)!!
Yeah. Ren looks a lot younger than he actually is but he did get some stem cells and maybe not much sunlight for a decade! 😔
Spectacular reaction! Get ready!! Tale of Jenny & Screech (Full version) would be a great next step... He has so many sounds & styles you will absolutely never get bored. Can't wait to see what you do next!
Added!
@Freespawngaming I cannot wait until you meet his old band the big push. Englishman in new york, bongo bong, etc..... fuck. You need to hear his happy stuff too.
Hi from a new subscriber in Tasmania, Australia 👋🦘🦘🐨✌🏼 When you said you ‘felt like you’d been cheated’ with the music you’ve been exposed to during your life I presume I subscribed right then. I’m 58 and have raised 4 daughters and one son. I was raised on 70s, 80s and adored the 90s as a newly divorced and free-feeling mother of three at the time. The 2000’s hit and music went to the shitter slowly but surely. I’ve said in some other comment’s sections that I feel like a whole generation got musically starved to death and I feel bad for them. What today’s young people often settle for as the ‘norm’ is total shite. No disrespect meant. I’m sure there are many fine young people who find interesting Indie artists. I found Ren a couple of months ago and it was like drinking a huge glass of water in the desert. Keep reacting and being authentic, mate. Tell your self doubt to take a fecking hike and find the joy in your music. Everything else will follow. Much respect. Suzi ❤
Great reaction dude, I'm also a musician, and I feel the same way as you, it's as if Ren has raised the bar even further away from us mere mortal musicians in terms of creativity and performance... Inspiring but at the same time deflating 😂
Well said!
Fine reaction, sir. It's often enough to just give a quiet "wtf?", followed by an affectionate "fuck you, Ren" with this guy. Good luck, and keep doing what you're doing. Also, nice guitar, boss...
The full version of The Tale of Jenny and Screech should be the next one you see. You won't regret it. His storytelling is phenomenal!
I'll be uploading my "one take live reaction" of Jenny and Screech later today. I'm curious to find out how deep this rabbit hole goes.
@@ZeginMakesMusic the Ren rabbit hole is 13 years deep and it's all good.
if people do hi ren n follow it up with the trilogy, then thats it theyre hooked, no way out of the rabbit hole after that lol
@@ChrisLawton66 probably an under statement
Fantastic reaction, very genuine. Welcome to your brand new life of Ren's world
Great reaction, it's time to jump down the Ren rabbit hole ❤ I believe you find Ren when you need him most.❤
Great reaction and wise words
I think he had nylon strings and you didn't?
Great reaction! Keep at it. You'll work out the kinks, and we'll be patient.
Ren is 33 and has an old soul. He is on another level than other musicians. He plays several instruments at a masters level and can sing in any genre he wants and kills it. He can keep up with the top rappers. He is basically a prodigy and no one is in his lane. Please don't beat yourself up, he is just built different than the normal musician. His music will always be controversial because he is against greed and all forms of government. So he will never get played on the radio and the music industry will try to crush him the bigger he gets on youtube. As an independent musician he says what he wants and the powers that be don't like it.
Thank you for your vulnerability. You let me see on your face everything I feel when I hear this song.
I love that your reaction to this song was so much like mine. Just stunned. Subbed
I really appreciate real reactions. Thank you. I discovered Ren tonight....a revelation I must say
Jenny screech and violets tales next please. I feel this is the foundation of a new era of music that you talked about.
First time on your channel. Great reaction! I can’t wait to watch you react to more of Ren. Buckle up‼️
Welcome aboard!
Ren has that effect on people - making them reflect on their life. Also not the first time a reactor said, "Why didn't I think of this?" I'm sure you're talented but not everyone is genius. Also most people haven't been so tortured. Art is created in the space of pain and joy and he's had a lot of pain. Now that he's healing perhaps we'll get the other side of the pendulum.
Welcome to the Ren rabbit hole ... you have an amazing journey ahead ... pick anything .. everything is fire ... you maya enjoy the tale of Jenny and screech the most .. do all three short stories in one sitting ...
Ren is confronting the "music industry" with music... Keep on, and I'm sure, more experience will help you, to solve technical issues. ☀🌧🌈
What can I say, you are about to go on a growth journey with Ren.
Sending you belief in yourself to continue your journey into the greater times of you
Amazing reaction to a heart breakingly honest interplay with the internal struggle. I think we all have it in varying forms. Where our hearts are is where the seeds of doubt seem to be planted as human nature goes. For me it seems to be easier to pick up on the negative and it's a battle to pick up the positive. I used to always feel like a failure when I judged myself against society and its standards. Today I feel that if I'm happy, then I'm successful. That is the goal in life, right?...😊 Don't be so hard on yourself. We are all in that same boat my friend. Thank you. Subscribed.
Best reaction I’ve seen so far. And I’ve seen MANY! No obvious over the top body language BS. Just true reaction. 👍
Do Sick Boi next. ALWAYS choose his live versions over studio. EXCEPTION: Animal Flow; do studio/official then live in one video. Tale of Jenny & Screetch (Full)-do not do them separately. There are more. You may think it's crazy that I just gave you such a big list of songs. You have quite literally stumbled into the Ren rabbit hole. He is not like other artists. Consider some of the following: uni professor in Cardiff starts a UA-cam channel with this song to provide additional course material to the future health care professionals he's teaching; many such professionals are doing extensive (1 hr +) videos about his music. A lot of what you'll see, such as this one are live one-takes. I could say lots more but don't want to overwhelm you. But I PROMISE you this: based on your reaction, if you commit to the journey, you won't regret it. Welcome to the RENnaissance!
I don't think you can go wrong with Ren, live or not... but, adding to your suggestion about Animal Flow, I would also suggest doing the music video and live version of Money Game pt.2 In one take. Both versions are great in their own right, but the live recording on the beach for Money Game pt.2 is slightly abridged compared to the studio version.
Loved your reaction, your honesty and self reflection. I had similar feelings when I first listened. Still reflecting actually 🙏 Ren is so inspiring🙌
You're just in time with this. He's dropping a live version of this song on Thursday, July 6th.
Very humble and real reaction. I think its amazing. Many thanks for that
Nice reaction I just subscribed to your channel, and just one thing if I may, I found the volume of your video very low I had my PC and UA-cam volume on 100% but the volume of the video was still very soft, anyway nice reaction and nice guitar looking forward to your next Ren Reaction:
New sub here, I'm here for any and all Ren reactions. As a 53 year old music lover my whole life, Ren has rewired my brain and REN-EWED my heart & soul by making me really hear music for the 1st in my life! Welcome to the rabbit hole what a wonderful journey awaits you! God bless Ren!
Thank You for your share 💙💎🕊️
Respectfully for me ren has no genre or catagory or placed in to a box of style i truly feel as though he is beyond these belief systems he is a mirror of the changing of energy on the planet freedom from the confines of ones beliefs when we clean our mirror we reflect cleanly for each other past the constructs of a boxed perception of reality......
Anyway thank you just some thoughts creating reality to what im aligned with
❤️🔥👍🏻💙💎🕊️
Brilliant reaction... I can't wait to see you explore. 🙂
Enjoyed your reaction! I love seeing musician’s reactions to Ren. As others have said, Tale Of Jenny and Screech (full version) is a great next step into Ren’s catalog. Subscribed. Looking forward to more Ren!
I loved your reaction. It always makes me emotional when I watch people reacting to Ren and Hi Ren for the first time, especially musicians, and see them be amazed, touched and humbled almost by his talent. He is a real genious. Thank you so much for this. I have just suscribed!
Your reaction is one of my favorites. I look forward to seeing you discover more of Rens genius.
New sub. Ren learned to play this well because he was stuck in bed for 23 hours a day for years so he would watch just his favorite guitarists and play them back at slower speeds until he mastered their chords. He plays five instruments and this and The Tale of Jenny and Screech really showcase what he calls Bardcore. I love this dude. I found his music as I was losing my entire family except my children and was slipping into anorexia again and his music changed my life. I was diagnosed with CPTSD at the edge of 60 and didn't know where to place that until I found Ren and Chinchilla along with NF and Citizen Soldier but none so profoundly therapeutic as Ren. Happy by NF comes close as well as Let You Down, but damn, you get him to and that's awesome. Don't forget his band The Big Push and a fun song by them is Watch Out of you just want to rock out to some positive feel good vibes sometime.
Love and light ✨️
Bella
Came for Hi Ren, stayin for the rabbit hole. Thoroughly enjoyed ur heartfelt reaction. Ren is a divine gift to this world. ❤️🔥 New sub
I was both stunned and thrilled the first time I saw this masterpiece.
Your reaction was genuine and a good watch. I can tell that you "get it".
I grew up in the 60’s. The Doors, Bob Dylan, many others whose music was beautiful, and meant something. But then music lost content, and then became just noise (to me), and I haven’t really listened to contemporary music since the 80’s. Ren might change that. And I’m going to say, like others, don’t measure your music against anyone else. Put your joy and your passion into it, let it speak through you, and you will be doing something valuable. Best of luck.
Brilliant reaction, subbed, and now I'm going to binge all your other Ren reactions! 🖤
Hi...we were all competely blown away like you, when we listened to this masterpiece, to Ren's genius the first time - he is another level in every aspect... PLEASE, don't feel ashame for nothing and go deeper into Ren's STUNNING rabbit hole...
It was clear to see - you didn't miss any detail here and I'm sure you will also get this spark of strengt and hope, new inspiration by his beautiful music, lyrics and artwork...welcome to this RENaissance! Keep going...
By now, the elements of Ren's video are forever embedded in my spirit. Body-wise, I have 74-year-old deficient hearing, but was mesmerized "listening" to Ren while watching your face. One of the joys of experiencing the magnificence of Ren's art is witnessing other people encounter it for the first time. Thank you.
I wrote this introduction to Ren when I first discovered him earlier this year, as there wasn't a Wikipedia entry for people to look him up prior to March 2023. I have posted this info to every "Hi Ren" reaction I have come across since, and I hope it will be of some use to the uninitiated. "Hi Ren" is the song that put Ren on everyone's radar since December; it went viral and has garnered over 15 million views since its debut, but he has been creating great music for more than ten years. Many of Ren's songs resonate with people because he addresses struggles that many others face every day.
Ren's music videos are frequently recorded live, often in a single take, although not necessarily the first take, and from various camera angles. In the case of "Hi Ren," it took four takes, all live in the room, to get the footage he wanted. Someone commented that Samuel Perry-Falvey who filmed "Hi Ren," talks about the production of the video in the comments of Jonathan Hiller's (Filmmaker Reacts) reaction to the song. According to him, this video footage is not a one-take per se, but the audio was recorded live in a single take. Ren's release, "Sick Boi," is almost another chapter to "Hi Ren" and appears to have been filmed in the same room.
Ren is an independent artist/singer/songwriter/busker/producer from Brighton, UK. He plays multiple instruments (acoustic, electric, and bass guitar, piano, drums), has impressive vocals, produces all his own beats, is an excellent storyteller, and is quite the philosopher and poet. He is considered by many a modern-day bard; he calls his music "bardcore." Ren's earliest recordings on UA-cam are from his time in a band called "Trick The Fox," consisting of Ren and his buddies Charlie and Tommy. Unfortunately, the band performed only briefly due to Ren's onset of health issues. They are very talented. A fun clip to watch is "The Mash Up."
Ren's trilogy "The Tale of Jenny/Screech/Violet" has been likened to a Shakespearean tragedy and is a prime example of his genius; it is a master's class in storytelling and also showcases his guitar skills. The three acts are haunting, and the conclusion will catch you off guard. The trilogy needs to be watched in the order given, as this is the flow of the storyline and is best watched as a whole rather than piecemeal.
Ren's collaborations with Chinchilla ("Chalk Outlines," "How to Be Me," "Sexual Healing," "One Dance/Drunk in Love") are beautiful and showcase his singing voice. His live music videos are especially impressive. Ren's personal reflections are threaded through many of his songs; "Insomnia," "Depression," "Diazepam," "Penitence," "Dear God," "Heretic," "Dominos," his "Freckled Angels" album, in particular his song "Fire," just to name a few, all deserve a listen. His song "Money Game" (Part I & II) is another recommendation, although it is less of a personal song than it is an indictment of greed and the resulting injustices in this world. Ren is about to shoot "Money Game Part III."
Ren's Hip Hop/Rap style songs are all worth checking out if you enjoy this genre; they are pretty amazing. Check out "The Hunger," "Genesis," "What You Want," "Losing It (FISHER rap retake)," "Right Here, Right Now (Fatboy Slim one shot retake)," "Life is Funny," "Love Music (Parts 1, 2, and 3)," "Crucify Your Culture," "Power," "Hold On," "Bittersweet symphony (The Verve retake)," his recent release "The Illest Of Our Time," and his latest song "Animal Flow," both the full production and the live acoustic version.
Ren's performances with Sam Tompkins ("Blind Eyed," "Earned It /Mans World / Falling," "Walking on the Moon/No Diggity," "Feeling Good/Trouble So High/Masterblaster (Jammin')," "Latch," "Wild Thoughts/Crazy in love (Live Session)," "Same Old Situation (Live, feat. Ren)," "Improvising Around Stevie Wonder," "Live in the Streets of Brighton, UK," "What Went Wrong" Part I&II) are definitely a must. Also, his collaborations with Eden Nash ("Humble," "Ocean"), Bibi ("Crutch," "Ahiahiaoha"), Molly McKinna ("Penitence"), Orlean ("Jessica"), his former bandmate Romain Axisa ("French Song"), are all great. Last but not least, Ren's busking sessions with Liv Sangster are awesome. I recently discovered that Ren also recorded a cover of "Can't Help Falling In Love (Elvis Cover)," which is simply beautiful.
"The Big Push" (Ren Gill, Gorran Kendall, Romain Axisa, and Glen Chambers) busking sessions, concerts, and live recordings all are amazing and well worth checking out. All but the drummer sing lead vocals at times. Ren, Gorran, and Romain all play multiple instruments. Ren plays acoustic, electric, and bass guitar, piano, and drums. Gorran plays acoustic, electric, bass guitar, and harmonica. Romain plays acoustic, electric, bass guitar, ukulele, and piano. They are each incredibly gifted artists, and their solo work is completely different from each other. Well worth checking out. Their covers of "I Shot the Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop," "Wade in the Water/Nina Simone/Trouble so Hard," "Watch Out," "War Pigs," "Roadhouse Blues," "My Generation," "Paint It Black," "An Englishman in New York," "Bongo Bong" are excellent. On "These Boots Are Made For Walking'/Satisfaction/Everybody," "Praise You" (Fatboy Slim Cover), and "What Kind Of Woman Is This," all three take a turn singing. The songs "Oh My Woman," "Swan Song," "Sweet Little Lady," "It's Alright," "Dignity," and so many others are equally impressive.
The band, at least for the time being, performed their last official busking session and gave their last concert in September of last year (2022) due to the fact that Ren was leaving for Canada to undergo specialized medical care and surgeries for his multiple health issues.
In anticipation of his stay in Canada, Ren prepared some music ahead of time to be released over the next six months that he expects to be gone. He released "Sick Boi" and "Bittersweet Symphony (The Verve retake)," which is another masterful work. Ren released his song, "Illest Of Our Time," on his birthday, March 29. His recent release, "Animal Flow," is out now in two versions, a full-production music video and a live, one-take acoustic version.
Ren's release, "Su!cIde," recently premiered, and it was hard to watch to the point that I was not able to watch or listen to it again. I was not even able to watch a single reaction to it. It is a sad, haunting, gut-wrenching tribute to Ren's friend Joe who took his own life. Ren’s follow-up to “Su!cIde,” "To Joe," is also sad and emotional, but strangely enough, it has had a healing effect on me and has given me a sense of closure. Even the lyrics that "gutted" me in "Su!cIde" impacted me differently this time around.
so just a little back story to this it was done live and also as a 1 take he did 4 1take tries and this was the best one. also when he was younger he was misdiagnosed with Depression, Bipolar and other illnesses so was fed wrong medications. he was signed to sony music but after a short period due to his illness's sony dropped him then he was. finally he was diagnosed with lyme disease and is now getting the proper treatment
Such a good honest reaction.
Love Ren and have been happily lost in his music since January.
Subbed
Rather than comparing yourself to the genius ,be inspired. Have heard so many times from rapper/ reactors that they have completely re evaluated their music after listening to Ren. You are not alone, but you have your precious self to share and that is unique and can't be shared by anyone else. Would love more Ren reactions. The rabbit hole is deep .
Watching YOU reacting is what many from the Ren Following come to experience. Staying for your analysis is a bonus. I wander the Ren Rabbit Hole slowly and dart down many of its side trails and alleys. A most wonderous world of many artists. Talent attracts talent....
I see many familiar faces in your comments and many new to me.
JensRandolff I see is here, dropping the backstory history of Ren for you. You are in good hands and we are in Your good hands. Trust, care, be just who you are.
Sending positive thoughts your way for your baby girl praying she makes a super fast speedy recovery 🙏 ❤️ 🙏
Welcome to the Ren rabbit hole, love seeing reactions to his amazing body of work. Subscribed.
It's so satisfying to watch another person react the same way I did when I first heard Ren. I subscribed to watch you go down this rabbit hole. And how cool that you have the same guitar!
This is shot live as a 1 take, with multiple camera angles.... days of preparation and I believe this took 4 tries before they kept this as the best take... truly dedicated to his art...
You are that creative. Just go where you want, not where "they" say you should, and yes - don't let your negative self-talk get in. It's there in everyone, not just a few.
Well done Man. It’s an enthralling roller coaster ride that sucks you in immediately and doesn’t let you go for over 9 freaking minutes. You experienced it honestly, it can be overwhelming and it doesn’t lose it’s impact the more times you watch it. Good luck with your channel Mate!
“Left speechless…..” my right side on my headphones are speechless 🧐
It's been fixed with all of my latest videos.
As a creative myself I understand the conflict of seeing others talent and comparing yourself. It can be mind numbing and disheartening. Do what I do, go look at people worse than you for a while 😂😂😂
Great reaction. You earned my sub and I don’t follow many.
Comparing yourselves and feeling disheartened is that voice in your head that Ren is portraying in the song!
@@caradoc7162 I’ll try and look it up. Yes photography is my thing. I’m known worldwide but all creatives fight the voice.
@@CreativePhotoWSWhat kind of photography? Happen to know anything about photographing nature/snow?
I'm from the north and I've yet to find anyone who has succesfully photographed what I've named atomic snow - A few days out of the year in the early afternoon of winter the suns rays reflect off the blanket of snow on the ground that causes it to look like a field of sparkling diamonds, but also makes the atmosphere above ground level glow/illuminate like an atomic bomb has just gone off.
It's truly top 3 most beautiful sights in the world to me and wish I could frame it but as I said - no one seems to have figured out how to capture that yet.
Awesome! Instantly subscribed. Im a die-hard RENagade, so im really looking forward to watching your continuing journey of Ren. He will blow your mind! Completely unique and such a breath of fresh air.
Keep up the great work, sending love from the U.K 💕
You are an empathic soul my friend! You felt every moment of that and that’s beautiful ❤
He brings that out in us all. Poetic genius.
Thank you ✌🏻❤️
this is a live performance. And one take! Yes.This man IS a genious,,,
Hi. I subbed to see what your take is on Rens music going forward. Great reaction video! There’s too many songs that I like, so I’ll let everyone else chime in on what to view next. You can’t go wrong with whatever it is you choose. Cheers!
I hope it inspires you rather than bringing you down!!! You have something unique to unleash as well….and we will be here cheering you on mate 😊
Loved your genuine reaction and have subbed for more wonderful being🙏🏽 Ren is most amazing artist I have seen in my lifetime🙏🏽❤️
This is art of transcendent beauty and an *important* song. Artists often struggle with imposter syndrome.
There’s a movie starring Olivia Munn called “Violet” that rings of this and was a transformative experience for me… just as this song also resonates.
As a person who’s never been able to escape imposter syndrome and negative self-talk, *realizing* that I can exert the strength that destructive voice questions-strength that I *know* I have-was sooo important.
It takes time to push past the negativity-to make your own voice stronger, but if anyone out there is struggling with this, please please please *know* that you can do it.
*Know* that I believe in you… but you don’t need me to-just like you don’t need the shroud of doubt that feels first of protection and then as a prison.
You are *stronger* than that voice.
You are stronger than you can *possibly* know…
until you push back with softness or aggression-your choice.
Fucking amazing reaction man ! I do hope that you listen to a lot of REN stuff, it's all pretty fucking awesome .... and believe me you will keep on asking WHO is this guy ? Like Bowie Alien ' the man who fell to earth' , like Frank Herbert's 'Paul Atreides' or 'Smith' in Heinlein's Stranger in a strange land .... I get this feeling that REN just landed to illuminate the human condition out of his own visceral pain and discovery
Beautiful reaction. Thank you.
💜 you for that reaction. Cause I felt the same.
Oh, you’re done for now!! 😂
Go down the Ren rabbit hole and your mind will be blown for what a wide ranging all encompassing creative artist and musician he truly is. He writes, composes, produces and performs all his own stuff. But his covers and retakes of other peoples beats are just as fan-fucking-tastic! Soul, rock, ballads, rap, pop - you name it, he does it and he does it unbelievably, amazingly well.
Have fun discovering this once in a generation great!
Yeah, DON'T dismiss the covers and "re-takes" he does, whether solo or in a collaboration like with Sam Tompkins or with The Big Push. SUPER worthwhile/exciting renditions (RENditions, some might say).
I am so glad to have been directed to you through the #reneffect that is REN’s RABBIT HOLE group. So happy to have witnessed your raw reaction. This was great. I will tell you once you have entered the rabbit hole there is no way out! I find myself diving deeper and deeper into everything I can find with a new hope for humankind. Follow your heart and soul in your music! 🕳️🐇🥊🐷life goals take dedication, you can do this! Big love♥️
So glad you are doing these reaction videos of Ren. I liked your video of Hi Ren, and just subscribed to your channel. Keep up the good work!
Grant yourself and your art some grace. ❤
Loved it man. I can assure you it affected most of us the same way. I just sat there dumbfounded for about 5 minutes after, as if I'd just witnessed something historic. I can only liken it to the first time I heard Bohemian Rhapsody. I've subscribed for your journey!
Recommend Hold on, Ready for You, Ocean, Fire, and basically all the rest of his catalog!
Those, at least!
Love ure true reaction.....👍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😊
When you said you were shaking - you looked and sounded a bit perplexed. Thats because you felt the energy. Like sound waves, energy waves are felt physically - a very fast vibrational shaking. 💫
Ren draws like minded people to him, and to each other. 💫 He's a Unicorn 🦄
The Original Genre Bender -
A #Bardcore musical story teller, multi instrumentalist, producer - and overall artistic genius. Every song in his catalog is different from the last - and not one bad song to be found!
I know right? That sheer craziness 🤪
Ren is that Generational Artist. Knox Hill said it perfectly "Ren is Everything". Indeed he is Knox ❤❤❤
I saw you had reacted to REN so came back to the beginning of your journey down the rabbit hole. Have subbed 🖤
Believe in yourself brother. Love to you ❤
You needed to pump up the volume!!
Ive watched hundreds of these, and this, by far, has been my favorite!!
@@Tina-p9w thank you so much!! And here I was just wanting to quit.....I'll make a new one. Thank you again.
Really appreciated your genuine reaction. Hope you continue to keep it authentic. It would be good if you could 1) raise the audio level (can barely hear at max volume, both you and the performance), and 2) enlarge your inset video size a bit.
Ren's a special one. Keep digging. I think you'll find it rewarding.
Thank you! Will do!
He is ART!
Great reaction! Ren is a whole new kind of artist. Incredibly inspiring.
Subscribing to follow you on this adventure.
My left ear enjoyed your reaction!
Love your reaction man we need more ren xxx
I was recommended to Ren a month ago with Hi Ren. I immediately told everyone who would listen to me to check it out. There's plenty to keep you going. The one regret I have is that I didn't watch The Tale of Jenny and Screech (full version) much sooner than I did. Also just heard Dear God from Ren a few days ago and I love that too.
Welcome to the RENaissance.
Great reaction brother, I could definitely feel you through your expressions. FYI I felt everything you did too. Ren is so much more than this 9 minutes can capture, but I don’t think he could have introduced himself any better than he did. Thx for the reaction. I’ll be watching for more Ren content. Peace