Justin, ive just spoke to my distributor and he's whitelisted ur channel so any songs of mine you upload from now will be copyright infringement free so u dont have to go through all the polava of choppin em up! and if any still somehow pop up feel free to press 'disupte claim' and itll all be approved and get rid of the copyright claim for you. I gift you the gift of youtube monetisation my friend! Thankyou for the reaction and the kind words! Love ya man
Aw this is a friendship we’d all love to see! Wonderful work from both of you, keep up the amazing work Ren and hope you absolutely smashed it in Cardiff Justin x
Ren's UA-cam CHANNEL copyright struck the video, not a label. Not all strikes are from record labels. I would've included the entire video otherwise. For everyone telling me I didn't get a strike, I did when I uploaded a version with an uncut video, the audio was picked up by his channel. It's an automated thing, it's not Ren personally doing it. And before you comment it's a trilogy, someone has commented this already - but I was moved by this as a stand alone piece regardless.
Yes youtube puts an id on each video prevents other people from putting in their channels and monetizing it. Other reactors find a way I think, they dispute it and the owner can accept the dispute or something. But anyway this was a great reaction.
He doesn't have a label but he uses one of these distributors indie artists use to publish their music to multiple platforms, otherwise it would be too much for a single person to deal with I guess.
@@nondetection8882 If you're not overseeing disputes they don't get resolved and I publish a video every day so I don't have much time to wait unfortunately. Usually you can get around it, but it was picking up the audio not the video, and I didn't want to edit his audio or mess with the speed to get around the copyright. To get around video claims, you just zoom in or make it a small box.
Dont worry Justin, i watched violets tale first too not knowing about the trilogy but i was still blown away...i think now we need you to react to the 3 songs back to back 😂
Just watched this on Rens channel and I’m speechless. Is it music? Theatre? Poetry??? All I know for sure is that it’s pure art and it’s absolutely fucking amazing
Love the channel! Could you ask Ren to add this Thanks button option to his songs? I think a lot of people would gladly chip in a few bucks for medical expenses and to support his art. I am 60 years old and struggle with depression and PTSD. Ren gives me hope for the future. That someone two generations younger than me can inspire me and give voice to my inner struggles is wonderful.
I would post the link but no one should send money to a link sent by a stranger :). So go to one of his twitch videos, it is at the bottom of the screen.
You don't need to change your reaction style I watch you for your style. You are the reason I found Ren the greatest find in a long time. Plus I love your singing.
Thanks for introducing me to Ren, Justin! Incredible. I want to hip you and all to a recent singer songwriter that tragically lost his mental health battle in 2019. Zack Rosen was his name. He was my bassist, but for a while I was unaware that he wrote songs. I'll never forget hearing the demos he shared with me for the first time, realizing he was an actual genius. Zack asked me to produce his debut album, which we were in the middle of making when he took his own life after a years-long battle with schizophrenia. It unfortunately had to be finished posthumously and comes out next month, 3/24/23, on Sean Lennon's label Chimera Music.
Very Dickensian - been looking through Ren's catalogue for a couple of weeks and i don't know what to say - recent stuff personally beats anything i have ever seen. Someone growing into greatness...
Since you featured Ren I have been checking out his music. The busking with The Big Push is fantastic… they are all such talented young musicians … if you’re not into the “rap” stuff check out wade in the water and hear what brilliant singer Ren is. The trilogy Jenny, screech and violet is just brilliant storytelling. You know that final line is coming but it still hits like a gut punch. Learning about his medical issues has been heartbreaking. Thank you Justin for introducing us to him and for going back… your channel works because there’s both love of music but also love for your fellow man.
holy shit. every one's a gut punch with his videos (granted I've only seen two of them). it's impressive in it's boldness, construction, bravery....all sorts of ways really. Also, I've been playing guitar for decades and never knew that about Flamenco guitars so we can call today a multi-layered school day I think.
just saw the Cardiff gig and you were fucking brilliant! to see you peacocking on stage was a spectacle and even better when you went into the crowd and walked right in front of us! thank you for putting on a great show!
As a long time follower of Ren, I'm so excited that you've reviewed him twice and that he's getting so much attention! It's so exciting! The empathy he shows in this song is amazing. It's so realistic.
It's great that he's getting the attention but almost a cruel joke, that it's at a time when he has to focus the next 6 months on his health in Canada. He can't really even enjoy it. 😒
Wow. The music and his playing is fantastic and I never heard of him before. Very early music/Lute vibe as you mentioned. Then it goes to into this odd Pub song mash up to hip hop. Whaaaa???
Justin , i owe you an eternal dept of gratitude for turning me on to Ren . It has been life changing. I will always remember where I was and what I was doing when I first heard Ren , and you were there with me mate . Thank you.
Ren is such an amazing story teller. These songs are incredible. The whole sequence of Jenny, Screech and Violet is amazing. Thanks for bringing Ren to us.
You got me hooked on this guy , REN is so talented , I played violets tale on my headphone the other day , brilliant but also a lump in the throat tear jerking moment , so raw & real, because it happens unfortunately 😢
Thanks for supporting REN. I have been a fan of yours for years ans also ren for about 6 yrs. Having moved from uk to Vietnam I still keep a close eye on music I love. So see you fall in love with Rrn is amazing. Anything you can do to help him would be appreciated he needs love. That's all. He's going through shit and just needs love🥰🥰🥰
Thanks for turning me towards Ren last time with Hi Ren, im 60 and nothing has moved me like this in many years. I've looked at his previous stuff and he is different level.
Corrrr... Your reaction would have been even stronger had you watched the Tales in full! Stand-alone, they are brilliant. As a whole, it is mind blowing
Justin, I’ve been going down the Ren rabbit hole since you first introduced his music to us!!! He is incredible! He is genius too!! This video may be one of my favourite reactions from you!!! Love it and you too!! I’m so happy I found this channel!!
New sub, great reaction! Discovered Ren, 'Hi, Ren' about two weeks ago. Been stuck in a Ren rabbit hole since-The world has been blessed by this man. ❤️🔥 with love from TN
Mr. Hawkins do not change a thing your reactions are first rate and full of wisdom and intelligence. From a person who missed the train so to say on the Darkness I am very happy to have found you through this medium and it has made me a huge fan thank you for your time and effort it is appreciated! Thank you much from the northwest of The Americas!!
Ren connected us to your channel and Ren's music found us a month ago with "Hi Ren"...we are so excited to see what may come...super epic changes are happening right now!! Much love!...that is all...LOVE... real music...
Oh Justin so glad you covered ren again. Only heard of him through you and checked out his other stuff on UA-cam. He is a very special artist indeed am absolutely stunned by the stuff he creates. This song had me hiding under the duvet it hits so hard. I can't think of any male artist who has come near to approaching this subject and he has done it immaculately. It's heart wrenching. It hurts. And it feels great to be seen . There are no good enough words for ren . He is pure brilliance.♥️♥️♥️and thanx Justin for spreading this amazing creation to the world. Just WOW😊😊
Awe, Mate, I wish I could go back in time and tell you to watch The Story of Jenny and Screech first...it gives the entire saga so much more impact!! I'm so glad I found your channel...I'm the same age as you are but while I was aware of The Darkness I was busy in the studio recording so many artists I didn't really get to explore your catalog...I have since gone back and devoured the whole lot of it!! I'm a new old fan...cheers!!
At present Ren is going through some incredibly harsh treatment. Follow some of the links and you will find a post from Ren explaining everything. There is a trade off and I just NEED to thank, first of all, you Justin for turning me on to this artist and, of course, Ren, your work is soul-shaking. All the desperate things inside of me stand at attention when confronted with your truth. There's just so much I could say but this isn't the platform for that. The two of you(Justin, Ren) appeared right at a time when I am so unsure about a lot of things. Thank you for being a sort of comfort when I need it most.
Most people can afford to spare a few bucks, but the world can't afford to lose musical genuis like his! I sure donated, because he needs the money more than I do right now.
When I was depressed, like the lowest point in my life for me I heard his song release called Depression, first time that I heard it i was crying my eyes out. And screaming I hate you depression.every word and every sentence could almost be fitted 1:1 to my life. LIke going to the therapist but it doesnt help and you still want help. shit that hit hard
Yes! You know you have seen something special when it inspires you enough to seek out a go fund me and help out. Please everybody, show him how much he is appreciated. . .comments are great, but helping with his med expenses . . . . even a couple bucks adds up. . .Thank you.
@@FroggerMan, I've been homeless for 8 months waiting on my new apartment to be fine and I STILL donated and just bought his CD bundle when it was released yesterday. Ren in keeping from going all the way off the deep end. The rest of deserves to hear his unparalleled talent 👏 😌 ❤
YEEEEESSSS! That was great. The silent bits just starring into the lens. that's how I felt watching Violet's tale. Now and next, you get to meet Screech and Jenny.
So I’m binging on Ren reaction videos and found yours. Much respect from Pennsylvania here for your self titled darkness album. (Love on the rocks!!) Ren is quite special as a gifted lyricist and performer. I’m hooked.
Thanks for reminding the viewers about copyright etc. I just appreciate some of the groups and singers that you have introduced to me. JINJER ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much for this! If you want to be blown away vocally and emotionally, please watch Chalk Outlines by Ren and Chinchilla (duet). It will floor you. Thank you for being you!
Well, I normally find myself going down musician/artist rabbit holes after watching Justin but this one is a bit different for me as I knew of Ren so many years ago when he was ill and sharing videos from his bed when he was ill. I think he was diagnosed with CFS/M.E back then (which is what I have) before diagnosed with Lyme's disease. It's so good to see what he has gone on to do, but boy is his music raw/emotional. I am sure everything that he has gone through with his health has impacted his music writing, it's just so raw and emotional for me. Thank you Justin for sharing Ren's music and bringing him back to my attention. He is phenomenal.
So grateful I found Ren through your original reaction, Justin. I’ve been awestruck watching his videos - Chalk Outlines got me misty eyed. He’s experienced sorrow and frustration due to his health, you can hear that in his music.
Yep, another belter from Ren. Check out Chalk Outlines ( with Chinchilla ) - the melody is redicolously infectious - this lad is outstanding Justin - 🙏 x
Back in the good ol days of rock, artists helped each other. Justin is bringing back the generous spirit of that era. This may be the only way for young, non mainstream artists to achieve any level of success these days.
What a gift from Ren to us all. Finally a voice, a mirror reflecting life experiences in part or in all, that we as human beings have struggled to face alone. It is through Ren, through this shared experience of Ren's making that we know we are far from alone. We are stronger now in these newly found numbers. Remembering who we truly are. Humans, simply being. Much love Justin for this video and your reactions were far from surprising. We have just witnessed the art of a once in a generation trail blazer. Love and peace friends
You need to watch it all . Watch the full video with Jenny's tale then screeches tale then violets tale . It really will hit you . Ren is so brilliant and gifted . I just love his gifts
Justin, I wouldn’t be worried about you having moments of speechlessness in this video today. Ren’s music is so powerful, it’s surprising you could summon up any words at all to describe it. Thanks for bringing his music to us....again!
There has to be something noteworthy about the fact that Ren is the only artist I’ve seen multiple reviewers make disclaimers about how their audience gets mad about the reviewer pausing the video. People want to experience the journey Ren is taking us on together, music hasn’t done that to the greater audience since reaction videos became a thing… Ren is bringing art back baby!
Your last episode sent me on a Ren deep dive. This one ripped my heart out when I first heard it. And most recently Sick Boi, good god. Then listened to I Shot the Sherriff. This mans talent is off the charts. Thinking of you Ren, I’m so pleased to hear there’s a light for you even if it’s 6 months away 🙏🙏
I watched this one immediately after watching Hi Ren that I discovered via this channel. If you get chance though watch it as the trilogy as others have already mentioned. It's somehow even bleaker and more impressive. This guy is exceptionally talented and if there's any justice in the world everyone would be listening to him.
This song is the last in a trilogy of songs with a common storyline. Hope you can do all three in a row sometime now you have Ren's blessing to play his material in full, they are a head kicker. Couldn't agree more that he would be a great actor, he really inhabits his story delivery. His style in these songs is like the traditions of the traveling minstrel I feel. Oh and I'll take the opportunity to drop the hint to do a long form interview with Ren, like you did with Rick Beato.
Thank you for introducing me to Ren, as a 51 year old lover of Metal and Rock I didn’t think there was any new music out there that could blow my mind, the talent this guy has is breathtaking.
I sought out the full version of the previous work from Ren you posted recently. Gobsmacked by it's intensity, honesty and utter brilliance. Thanks to Justine for continuing to enlighten me and thanks and much success, peace and happiness to Ren. 🖖
I didn't know this tale was a 3 parter either & this was the very next song I heard after discovering Ren here on your channel. Ended up in tears anyway! It's just so powerful. Cheers for making so many of us discover him, Justin. 👊
He tells the stories and the filming of the stories are all done so well i found myself looking for the bodies laying on the ground. The saddest thing about this is the fact each of these things are happening in every town, city, and country at this very moment and the cycle continues
Justin, I simply adore you, and am sad I did not find you earlier. You are so real, and your expounding on techniques, similarities, and uniqueness if artists work is actually insightful, and ahs expanded my catalog of music. I hope that brings you joy [as if you'll see this after so many months since posting...]
After your previous Ren reaction I looked up more of his work and watched this. I think my reaction exactly the same. You just have to stare and listen. 👍
Haha awesome capella intro! This is very powerful indeed. Very beautiful guitar playing. Now I'm actually looking forward to more of Ren, when last time I didn't much care to hear the song you reacted to. Looking forward to finding out if this play-sing-narrate formula he has going on both songs is all he does of if there's something else there; Anything that makes you want to hear more of the artist is a good one indeed! Good for him. Much love to you Mr. Hawkins, much love to your band and y'all break a leg!! (Just not literally please)
Well I'll thank you again Justin for introducing me to Ren a couple of weeks ago and safe to say it's been one of the best things I've ever experienced as a musician. I've checked out much of his stuff and I simply feel we are in the presence of greatness. I really mean that. He is, as you commented early on, a mix of The Bard Beethoven Eminem Matt Bellamy Laurence Olivier all rolled up into one mishmash of genius. What an incredible talent. One that I've never seen the like of before. I pray he maintains some semblance of health and can keep going with his gift. (This particular one I think is easier to get when you watch the others Jenny and Screech that preceed it)
Thank you for putting on such a good show tonight! Me and my friend were blown away (literally) by all of the effort put into it and we both had a great time 😊
Jenny’s Tale and Screech’s Tale are the 1st and second part of a trilogy. This is part three. You need to watch the others to fully appreciate the story. Excellent review. I enjoy your creativity when making these.
When I heard this one, after being blown away by Hi Ren & checking out his stuff, I had heard first the other tunes which are connected to this story. It was even more powerful. What an artist
This is EXACTLY how I reacted to this song first time I heard it. Stopped what I was doing, ended up sitting silently then went 'f*kkkkin hell Ren' when it finished. This fella deserves to win it all. Thanks for making time for us on your tour Mr Hawkins!
I know this is a lot of comments for one vid but every moment gives me a new thought. I love your interjections and interpretations of the musical aspect as well as seeing your reactions just physically. Don't change a thing mate.
His story telling is out of this world and with every lyric you can picture it in your mind! and what he talks about in this song needs to be addressed cause it does happen in the world! your reaction was awesome btw!
Admittedly I’ve only been listening to Ren for about 3 weeks but it was the first music I bought for nearly a year, prompted me to get Spotify premium again and have been listening to him daily on the way to work, at work and on the way home again. So far I haven’t head a track I don’t like. Also check out his band The Big Push
Thanks for shining your light on Ren. I would also love your take on his busking, Ren & Sam Tompkins - Earned it /Mans World / Falling, or with the busking collective the Big Push war pigs cover or The Big Push - I Shot the Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop
I love how Justin just quietly crushes his intro tune a capella!! You gotta know, I'm not just some guy. Justin, that is the voice of an angel! Justin, I can't even make eye contact with you right now. Your voice is like a combination of Ferige and Jesus!!
Cheers Justin, Thanks to your wonderful channel you introduced me to Ren with your previous post…………………eternally grateful young man. Keep posting, shining n smiling, luv ya💪💚
The thing about this video that always blows my mind is that the song fits totally within the framework of his movements from bed, to hall, out to street and i always wondered if he actually wrote this song whilst tracing his steps ... just wow
Even if it’s on your own time do the trilogy as it was meant to be seen. Ren has brought being a Bard back for the 21st century. Acting ,musician as well as videographer.He has many lighter videos but his video seem to all comment on life. I love his live band work with The Big Push just amazing modern fusion that captivates. ☮️
Yep,'ol Ren is shaking it up. So far...Artist of the Year 2023,my opinion. Not just a musician,more like that other voice in your head suddenly got skills and took over- WTF. Salute
I think your showing only small clips (albeit disjointed) of the song is fine, it certainly pushed me to go & check his channel out for myself. it's the reaction by someone as talented & knowledgeable as you that we're after when we click on your videos & as much as we wanna enjoy /share the whole song with as many "strangers" as possible, there are plenty of boring, "play it all the way through" videos out there to fill that void. Keep on doing what you're doing, the way you're doing it. Concise & to the point!
I found Ren last year with Screech's tale. Ren is currently battling some difficult and expensive health issues, I think you giving him a platform will really help him, and he has a lot of content (like the previous 2 episodes in this trilogy) for you to cover.
Justin, ive just spoke to my distributor and he's whitelisted ur channel so any songs of mine you upload from now will be copyright infringement free so u dont have to go through all the polava of choppin em up! and if any still somehow pop up feel free to press 'disupte claim' and itll all be approved and get rid of the copyright claim for you. I gift you the gift of youtube monetisation my friend!
Thankyou for the reaction and the kind words! Love ya man
Oh amazing, thanks so much Ren. It’s more for the sake of your song than my reaction, it feels like sacrilege editing it down. Thank you!
@@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain I found Ren from your first video Justin. Watched everything on his channel multiple times now.
What a legend! 🖤
What a guy, this needed to be done so your tunes can be fully appreciated. Stunning work ❤️
Aw this is a friendship we’d all love to see! Wonderful work from both of you, keep up the amazing work Ren and hope you absolutely smashed it in Cardiff Justin x
Ren's UA-cam CHANNEL copyright struck the video, not a label. Not all strikes are from record labels. I would've included the entire video otherwise. For everyone telling me I didn't get a strike, I did when I uploaded a version with an uncut video, the audio was picked up by his channel. It's an automated thing, it's not Ren personally doing it. And before you comment it's a trilogy, someone has commented this already - but I was moved by this as a stand alone piece regardless.
We love you so much dude sir,
No worries.
Ive never even heard it I'm about to have a look
Yes youtube puts an id on each video prevents other people from putting in their channels and monetizing it. Other reactors find a way I think, they dispute it and the owner can accept the dispute or something. But anyway this was a great reaction.
He doesn't have a label but he uses one of these distributors indie artists use to publish their music to multiple platforms, otherwise it would be too much for a single person to deal with I guess.
@@nondetection8882 If you're not overseeing disputes they don't get resolved and I publish a video every day so I don't have much time to wait unfortunately. Usually you can get around it, but it was picking up the audio not the video, and I didn't want to edit his audio or mess with the speed to get around the copyright. To get around video claims, you just zoom in or make it a small box.
Dont worry Justin, i watched violets tale first too not knowing about the trilogy but i was still blown away...i think now we need you to react to the 3 songs back to back 😂
Just watched this on Rens channel and I’m speechless. Is it music? Theatre? Poetry???
All I know for sure is that it’s pure art and it’s absolutely fucking amazing
It’s all of the above and absolutely mesmerising and engrossing
A minstrel? a bard?
I think he’s called it bardcore
Love the channel! Could you ask Ren to add this Thanks button option to his songs?
I think a lot of people would gladly chip in a few bucks for medical expenses and to support his art. I am 60 years old and struggle with depression and PTSD. Ren gives me hope for the future. That someone two generations younger than me can inspire me and give voice to my inner struggles is wonderful.
He has a tips link but not many people know it, which is better than YT which takes 30% off.
I would post the link but no one should send money to a link sent by a stranger :). So go to one of his twitch videos, it is at the bottom of the screen.
@@nondetection8882 Thank you!
@@nondetection8882 30% so gross.
@@nondetection8882 💯
I kinda liked this reaction tbh, you can say a lot without speaking and the little clips interspersed with [ ], somehow made it work
Justin you are hillarious. And Ren could be one of the greatest artists ever. What a talent.
You don't need to change your reaction style I watch you for your style. You are the reason I found Ren the greatest find in a long time. Plus I love your singing.
Thanks for introducing me to Ren, Justin! Incredible. I want to hip you and all to a recent singer songwriter that tragically lost his mental health battle in 2019.
Zack Rosen was his name. He was my bassist, but for a while I was unaware that he wrote songs. I'll never forget hearing the demos he shared with me for the first time, realizing he was an actual genius. Zack asked me to produce his debut album, which we were in the middle of making when he took his own life after a years-long battle with schizophrenia. It unfortunately had to be finished posthumously and comes out next month, 3/24/23, on Sean Lennon's label Chimera Music.
Very Dickensian - been looking through Ren's catalogue for a couple of weeks and i don't know what to say - recent stuff personally beats anything i have ever seen. Someone growing into greatness...
Justin, The Darkness were amazing in Cardiff last night! Absolutely loved every minute of it, thank you! 🤘🏼
Young talent right there !!! TY for highlighting it ! 👍
besides the tragic story, i'm getting major bard vibes with some of his songs. Telling tales with his voice and a lute in a medieval tavern.
Get him out on tour with you pls once it's possible, absolute maestro
Since you featured Ren I have been checking out his music. The busking with The Big Push is fantastic… they are all such talented young musicians … if you’re not into the “rap” stuff check out wade in the water and hear what brilliant singer Ren is. The trilogy Jenny, screech and violet is just brilliant storytelling. You know that final line is coming but it still hits like a gut punch. Learning about his medical issues has been heartbreaking. Thank you Justin for introducing us to him and for going back… your channel works because there’s both love of music but also love for your fellow man.
holy shit. every one's a gut punch with his videos (granted I've only seen two of them). it's impressive in it's boldness, construction, bravery....all sorts of ways really.
Also, I've been playing guitar for decades and never knew that about Flamenco guitars so we can call today a multi-layered school day I think.
So pleased you picked up on Ren what a wonderful soul singing lad playing his life out in full view. Thank you Ren.
just saw the Cardiff gig and you were fucking brilliant! to see you peacocking on stage was a spectacle and even better when you went into the crowd and walked right in front of us! thank you for putting on a great show!
As a long time follower of Ren, I'm so excited that you've reviewed him twice and that he's getting so much attention! It's so exciting!
The empathy he shows in this song is amazing. It's so realistic.
It's great that he's getting the attention but almost a cruel joke, that it's at a time when he has to focus the next 6 months on his health in Canada. He can't really even enjoy it. 😒
@@CasperLD I know, what timing 😣 Let's hope it helps his spirits and he's able to reap the rewards when his treatment is finished.
Wow. The music and his playing is fantastic and I never heard of him before. Very early music/Lute vibe as you mentioned. Then it goes to into this odd Pub song mash up to hip hop. Whaaaa???
Justin , i owe you an eternal dept of gratitude for turning me on to Ren . It has been life changing.
I will always remember where I was and what I was doing when I first heard Ren , and you were there with me mate . Thank you.
Wow, that was really different.....like a minstrel.....definitely going to listen to more of his stuff.
Ren is such an amazing story teller. These songs are incredible. The whole sequence of Jenny, Screech and Violet is amazing. Thanks for bringing Ren to us.
You got me hooked on this guy , REN is so talented , I played violets tale on my headphone the other day , brilliant but also a lump in the throat tear jerking moment , so raw & real, because it happens unfortunately 😢
Thanks for supporting REN. I have been a fan of yours for years ans also ren for about 6 yrs. Having moved from uk to Vietnam I still keep a close eye on music I love. So see you fall in love with Rrn is amazing. Anything you can do to help him would be appreciated he needs love. That's all. He's going through shit and just needs love🥰🥰🥰
Thanks for turning me towards Ren last time with Hi Ren, im 60 and nothing has moved me like this in many years. I've looked at his previous stuff and he is different level.
Corrrr... Your reaction would have been even stronger had you watched the Tales in full! Stand-alone, they are brilliant. As a whole, it is mind blowing
Justin, I’ve been going down the Ren rabbit hole since you first introduced his music to us!!! He is incredible! He is genius too!!
This video may be one of my favourite reactions from you!!! Love it and you too!! I’m so happy I found this channel!!
New sub, great reaction! Discovered Ren, 'Hi, Ren' about two weeks ago. Been stuck in a Ren rabbit hole since-The world has been blessed by this man. ❤️🔥 with love from TN
Mr. Hawkins do not change a thing your reactions are first rate and full of wisdom and intelligence. From a person who missed the train so to say on the Darkness I am very happy to have found you through this medium and it has made me a huge fan thank you for your time and effort it is appreciated! Thank you much from the northwest of The Americas!!
I love his bard style. This whole story broke my heart when I first heard it all the way through.. Jenny, Screech, and Violet.
Thank you Justin. Best wishes for the shows mate. Love your channel.
Looking forward to seeing your interview with Ren 👍
Ren connected us to your channel and Ren's music found us a month ago with "Hi Ren"...we are so excited to see what may come...super epic changes are happening right now!! Much love!...that is all...LOVE... real music...
Great gig last night. First time seeing The Darkness live and can’t wait to hopefully see you guys again. Good luck on the rest of the tour 🤘
Oh Justin so glad you covered ren again. Only heard of him through you and checked out his other stuff on UA-cam. He is a very special artist indeed am absolutely stunned by the stuff he creates. This song had me hiding under the duvet it hits so hard. I can't think of any male artist who has come near to approaching this subject and he has done it immaculately. It's heart wrenching. It hurts. And it feels great to be seen . There are no good enough words for ren . He is pure brilliance.♥️♥️♥️and thanx Justin for spreading this amazing creation to the world. Just WOW😊😊
So glad you’ve revisited Ren. Bloke deserves all the accolades and recognition. Chalk outlines live in the flats with Chinchilla. 😮
Awe, Mate, I wish I could go back in time and tell you to watch The Story of Jenny and Screech first...it gives the entire saga so much more impact!! I'm so glad I found your channel...I'm the same age as you are but while I was aware of The Darkness I was busy in the studio recording so many artists I didn't really get to explore your catalog...I have since gone back and devoured the whole lot of it!! I'm a new old fan...cheers!!
At present Ren is going through some incredibly harsh treatment. Follow some of the links and you will find a post from Ren explaining everything. There is a trade off and I just NEED to thank, first of all, you Justin for turning me on to this artist and, of course, Ren, your work is soul-shaking. All the desperate things inside of me stand at attention when confronted with your truth. There's just so much I could say but this isn't the platform for that. The two of you(Justin, Ren) appeared right at a time when I am so unsure about a lot of things. Thank you for being a sort of comfort when I need it most.
Most people can afford to spare a few bucks, but the world can't afford to lose musical genuis like his! I sure donated, because he needs the money more than I do right now.
When I was depressed, like the lowest point in my life for me I heard his song release called Depression, first time that I heard it i was crying my eyes out. And screaming I hate you depression.every word and every sentence could almost be fitted 1:1 to my life. LIke going to the therapist but it doesnt help and you still want help. shit that hit hard
Yes!
You know you have seen something special when it inspires you enough to seek out a go fund me and help out.
Please everybody, show him how much he is appreciated. . .comments are great, but helping with his med expenses . . . . even a couple bucks adds up. . .Thank you.
@@FroggerMan, I've been homeless for 8 months waiting on my new apartment to be fine and I STILL donated and just bought his CD bundle when it was released yesterday. Ren in keeping from going all the way off the deep end. The rest of deserves to hear his unparalleled talent 👏 😌 ❤
YEEEEESSSS! That was great. The silent bits just starring into the lens. that's how I felt watching Violet's tale. Now and next, you get to meet Screech and Jenny.
So I’m binging on Ren reaction videos and found yours. Much respect from Pennsylvania here for your self titled darkness album. (Love on the rocks!!) Ren is quite special as a gifted lyricist and performer. I’m hooked.
I'd love to see you and ren together chatting and messing around on guitar together. Would make for a wonderful video. Love you reactions
Thanks for reminding the viewers about copyright etc. I just appreciate some of the groups and singers that you have introduced to me. JINJER ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I’ve only just discovered REN, and I’m honestly shook to the core. He’s brilliant
Love your reactions Justin. We have been blessed with REN’s music. Just hope that he gets better.
3yrs of listening to his work. He continues to astound me and the catalogue is vast. ❤🌹
Thank you so much for this! If you want to be blown away vocally and emotionally, please watch Chalk Outlines by Ren and Chinchilla (duet). It will floor you. Thank you for being you!
Well, I normally find myself going down musician/artist rabbit holes after watching Justin but this one is a bit different for me as I knew of Ren so many years ago when he was ill and sharing videos from his bed when he was ill. I think he was diagnosed with CFS/M.E back then (which is what I have) before diagnosed with Lyme's disease. It's so good to see what he has gone on to do, but boy is his music raw/emotional. I am sure everything that he has gone through with his health has impacted his music writing, it's just so raw and emotional for me. Thank you Justin for sharing Ren's music and bringing him back to my attention. He is phenomenal.
As a new Ren fan as of your first Ren vid, I love how you edit these. Makes one want to go see it for themselves! You're a good teaser!! Ty Mr Hawkins
I very much appreciate your reactions Justin. I’m glad to see you look at more of Rens work.
Was at the Cardiff gig. Best show I've seen in a long time. Thank you for a great night x
So grateful I found Ren through your original reaction, Justin. I’ve been awestruck watching his videos - Chalk Outlines got me misty eyed. He’s experienced sorrow and frustration due to his health, you can hear that in his music.
So Glad to hear REN is still making music. I only heard Big Push had parted company recently and I am so glad he is still out there
Yep, another belter from Ren. Check out Chalk Outlines ( with Chinchilla ) - the melody is redicolously infectious - this lad is outstanding Justin - 🙏 x
Love your eccentricity my friend. Yea this chap REN is indeed a genius . Blessings from Auckland , New Zealand.
Back in the good ol days of rock, artists helped each other. Justin is bringing back the generous spirit of that era. This may be the only way for young, non mainstream artists to achieve any level of success these days.
I think the way you reacted to this was perfect. It’s exactly how I was. The storytelling is so compelling. Just leaves you speechless
What a gift from Ren to us all. Finally a voice, a mirror reflecting life experiences in part or in all, that we as human beings have struggled to face alone. It is through Ren, through this shared experience of Ren's making that we know we are far from alone. We are stronger now in these newly found numbers. Remembering who we truly are. Humans, simply being.
Much love Justin for this video and your reactions were far from surprising. We have just witnessed the art of a once in a generation trail blazer. Love and peace friends
You need to watch it all . Watch the full video with Jenny's tale then screeches tale then violets tale . It really will hit you . Ren is so brilliant and gifted .
I just love his gifts
Thanks ! You have your own way of reacting and that's intense and interesting too !
Justin, I wouldn’t be worried about you having moments of speechlessness in this video today. Ren’s music is so powerful, it’s surprising you could summon up any words at all to describe it. Thanks for bringing his music to us....again!
There has to be something noteworthy about the fact that Ren is the only artist I’ve seen multiple reviewers make disclaimers about how their audience gets mad about the reviewer pausing the video. People want to experience the journey Ren is taking us on together, music hasn’t done that to the greater audience since reaction videos became a thing… Ren is bringing art back baby!
Your last episode sent me on a Ren deep dive. This one ripped my heart out when I first heard it. And most recently Sick Boi, good god. Then listened to I Shot the Sherriff. This mans talent is off the charts. Thinking of you Ren, I’m so pleased to hear there’s a light for you even if it’s 6 months away 🙏🙏
I watched this one immediately after watching Hi Ren that I discovered via this channel. If you get chance though watch it as the trilogy as others have already mentioned. It's somehow even bleaker and more impressive. This guy is exceptionally talented and if there's any justice in the world everyone would be listening to him.
This song is the last in a trilogy of songs with a common storyline.
Hope you can do all three in a row sometime now you have Ren's blessing to play his material in full, they are a head kicker.
Couldn't agree more that he would be a great actor, he really inhabits his story delivery.
His style in these songs is like the traditions of the traveling minstrel I feel.
Oh and I'll take the opportunity to drop the hint to do a long form interview with Ren, like you did with Rick Beato.
Thank you for introducing me to Ren, as a 51 year old lover of Metal and Rock I didn’t think there was any new music out there that could blow my mind, the talent this guy has is breathtaking.
I sought out the full version of the previous work from Ren you posted recently. Gobsmacked by it's intensity, honesty and utter brilliance. Thanks to Justine for continuing to enlighten me and thanks and much success, peace and happiness to Ren. 🖖
I didn't know this tale was a 3 parter either & this was the very next song I heard after discovering Ren here on your channel. Ended up in tears anyway!
It's just so powerful.
Cheers for making so many of us discover him, Justin. 👊
He tells the stories and the filming of the stories are all done so well i found myself looking for the bodies laying on the ground. The saddest thing about this is the fact each of these things are happening in every town, city, and country at this very moment and the cycle continues
Justin, I simply adore you, and am sad I did not find you earlier. You are so real, and your expounding on techniques, similarities, and uniqueness if artists work is actually insightful, and ahs expanded my catalog of music. I hope that brings you joy [as if you'll see this after so many months since posting...]
After your previous Ren reaction I looked up more of his work and watched this. I think my reaction exactly the same. You just have to stare and listen.
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Haha awesome capella intro!
This is very powerful indeed. Very beautiful guitar playing.
Now I'm actually looking forward to more of Ren, when last time I didn't much care to hear the song you reacted to. Looking forward to finding out if this play-sing-narrate formula he has going on both songs is all he does of if there's something else there; Anything that makes you want to hear more of the artist is a good one indeed! Good for him.
Much love to you Mr. Hawkins, much love to your band and y'all break a leg!! (Just not literally please)
Loved the gig tonight. Outfit and voice definitely on point. It really wowed us
Well I'll thank you again Justin for introducing me to Ren a couple of weeks ago and safe to say it's been one of the best things I've ever experienced as a musician. I've checked out much of his stuff and I simply feel we are in the presence of greatness. I really mean that. He is, as you commented early on, a mix of The Bard Beethoven Eminem Matt Bellamy Laurence Olivier all rolled up into one mishmash of genius. What an incredible talent. One that I've never seen the like of before. I pray he maintains some semblance of health and can keep going with his gift. (This particular one I think is easier to get when you watch the others Jenny and Screech that preceed it)
Thank you for putting on such a good show tonight! Me and my friend were blown away (literally) by all of the effort put into it and we both had a great time 😊
Thank you Justin for showing Ren the love...I found Ren on your channel & I'm forever grateful 🔥🙏🔥
Violet's Tale was my introduction to Ren a few months ago - it was love at 1st listen! There's some absolute jems on his channel!
This is easily the most emotionally powerful writing and performing I've ever seen.
Jenny’s Tale and Screech’s Tale are the 1st and second part of a trilogy. This is part three. You need to watch the others to fully appreciate the story. Excellent review. I enjoy your creativity when making these.
When I heard this one, after being blown away by Hi Ren & checking out his stuff, I had heard first the other tunes which are connected to this story. It was even more powerful. What an artist
This is EXACTLY how I reacted to this song first time I heard it. Stopped what I was doing, ended up sitting silently then went 'f*kkkkin hell Ren' when it finished. This fella deserves to win it all.
Thanks for making time for us on your tour Mr Hawkins!
Have a great set in Cardiff Justin!!
Thanks you for posting when you're busy with your "day job".
I know this is a lot of comments for one vid but every moment gives me a new thought. I love your interjections and interpretations of the musical aspect as well as seeing your reactions just physically. Don't change a thing mate.
Ren is one of a kind. He needs to be mainstream. More people also need to listen to what he’s saying too.
My daily dose of stopping the world. Thanks for this episode. Very intense. I think I am on the way of becoming addicted to this channel.
Ren is everywhere atm & no wonder because he’s freaking amazing ❤🎶
His story telling is out of this world and with every lyric you can picture it in your mind! and what he talks about in this song needs to be addressed cause it does happen in the world! your reaction was awesome btw!
Admittedly I’ve only been listening to Ren for about 3 weeks but it was the first music I bought for nearly a year, prompted me to get Spotify premium again and have been listening to him daily on the way to work, at work and on the way home again. So far I haven’t head a track I don’t like. Also check out his band The Big Push
Thanks for shining your light on Ren. I would also love your take on his busking, Ren & Sam Tompkins - Earned it /Mans World / Falling, or with the busking collective the Big Push war pigs cover or The Big Push - I Shot the Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop
I love how Justin just quietly crushes his intro tune a capella!! You gotta know, I'm not just some guy. Justin, that is the voice of an angel! Justin, I can't even make eye contact with you right now. Your voice is like a combination of Ferige and Jesus!!
More REN is always a great thing
Cheers Justin, Thanks to your wonderful channel you introduced me to Ren with your previous post…………………eternally grateful young man. Keep posting, shining n smiling, luv ya💪💚
The medieval mad monk minstrel persona was not something I was expecting but I enjoyed his guitar and performance.
The thing about this video that always blows my mind is that the song fits totally within the framework of his movements from bed, to hall, out to street and i always wondered if he actually wrote this song whilst tracing his steps ... just wow
Just saw you guys in Cardiff! Absolutely blew the roof off, definitely coming to one of your shows again!
Even if it’s on your own time do the trilogy as it was meant to be seen. Ren has brought being a Bard back for the 21st century. Acting ,musician as well as videographer.He has many lighter videos but his video seem to all comment on life. I love his live band work with The Big Push just amazing modern fusion that captivates. ☮️
Yep,'ol Ren is shaking it up. So far...Artist of the Year 2023,my opinion. Not just a musician,more like that other voice in your head suddenly got skills and took over- WTF. Salute
also appreciate the format as it incentivises me to go and listen to the full tune myself after and experience it myself.
I think your showing only small clips (albeit disjointed) of the song is fine, it certainly pushed me to go & check his channel out for myself. it's the reaction by someone as talented & knowledgeable as you that we're after when we click on your videos & as much as we wanna enjoy /share the whole song with as many "strangers" as possible, there are plenty of boring, "play it all the way through" videos out there to fill that void. Keep on doing what you're doing, the way you're doing it. Concise & to the point!
I found Ren last year with Screech's tale.
Ren is currently battling some difficult and expensive health issues, I think you giving him a platform will really help him, and he has a lot of content (like the previous 2 episodes in this trilogy) for you to cover.