You know what? We have enough Ren reactors. I suspect we don't have enough people making the kind of video that you want to make. You do you. Your quotes reminded me of this one by Emily Dickinson: "If I feel physically as if the top of my head were taken off, I know that is poetry."
thank you, everything feels like a risk at the moment, can you imagine how hard it is for creators that have thousands of people watching! eek! I can't help but think should I grow bigger as a channel I will look back and wish I'd played and experimented more in the early days. Thank you for being a kind voice as my first comment!
Sorry, I posted my comment, then read yours and we used the same wording. I should learn to read what others have said first, although, sometimes there are so many, I can't read them all. I like your Emily Dickinson quote.
Ren’s audience is a very creative bunch. Tapping into his audience is great for a channel because there’s such a wide range of personalities that there will always be a bunch of us who like WHATEVER style/type of video you feel like putting out that day. My suggestion is to do as Ren wishes… and share a few Ren reactions. Get that subscriber count up over 1000 and then do as you please content wise and just make sure ya toss a Ren video in there once a month or more as a “thank you” to him. He asks reactors to react to his stuff and if you get a copyright claim just dispute it and he’ll clear it for ya. So I suggest you make your content as you please and just ensure you toss a Ren reaction in once in a while to thank him for the subs he’ll help ya get.
I’ll sum up how I feel after watching this: Came for Ren, but staying for you! Subscribed w/alerts 😊 Your honesty and bravery is refreshing. I need to see where you take this. Thank you for not selling out. ✌🏼
thank you for taking the time to write a comment ... I didn't know it was possible to have such genuine interactions online with people until the Ren fans showed up.
Following your own interests and inspirations feels like the only path forward. Coincidentally, Ren has been posting on IG today about being true to your own creative impulses!
I stumbled across your Ren video and it definitely connected. Not that you are requesting advice, but mine would be stay true to yourself. Dig deep, find out what it is that you want and chase it. Ignore anyone that says you are doing it wrong.
You do you and be dammed with the world. There are enough people in the world where there will always be someone with similar thoughts, and interests which overlap yours. Neat touch on using the word "curiosity" following an Alice in Wonderland quote!!
Sounds like you’re onto something there. I think making vlog style videos about the things that inspire you or that spark your curiosity or whatever you decide is a splendid idea. Life’s not a destination. It’s a journey. I’m glad that I saw your Ren video, but the really cool thing is the inspiration you drew from that. I wish you every success and I look forward to seeing where you decide to go on this journey. 🙏🏻
Thank you, you don't know her perfect your timing is! I'm meeting up with someone today to discuss UA-cam stuff - I'd booked a couple of weeks ago then all this craziness happens. I kept telling myself the channel needed to be a 'how to' channel yet always felt like I lost myself in that. Your words are a chefs kiss - thank you
That is what creativity is---do your thing, and don't be concerned what other people might think of it. Just do it. That is exactly what Ren does. That is exactly how Ren has gotten to where he is now. Always do your best, and follow your passion.
I stumbled on your channel because I was watching a lot of Ren reactions, but I watched a few of your other videos and I subscribed because I want to see what you do next! I hope you have fun and I hope I have time to share in your fun 😊
Oh lady, I love your take on outlier videos. I agree. I'm an outlier human. I love your work and I'm here for the journey. I don't want to force your path for you! I've got all notifications turned on.
Im excited for you, for your channel and where it's headed, and for me, as I am drawn to you, your passion and your dedication! And I really like you! And yes, as a Ren fan, I've always seen his edgy, creative and passionate expressions through his music as well as his beautiful personality which draw me to him! And I recognize that in you too! I wish you much success in all your future endeavors 💕
@@AmaBrigitte I've also been figuring out health issues, my story is in the just move video I did (I hate the word just, I was talking about doing very very small things to move towards a goal ... super small things) looking forward to knowing you better
Your authenticity shines through, as previously said in another comment you do you. People will subscribe or not, if you’re enjoying it the subscribers are a bonus.
thank you, I feel like I'm walking a fine line between being open to learn and build my skills and loosing myself to expert advice. I'm happy I took time to enjoy the comments today.
I'm giving you a virtual high five! It's funny, but I feel like you're a kindred spirit and let me tell you, you're doing your two principles and they are working. It is a relief to see others feel the same and stick to their guns independent of followers. Making authenticity and your journey as well as full self expression more important than UA-cam growth. I needed to hear this today, as I felt a little disheartened. It's so good to see there's others like yourself, who think and feel the same as I do. Keep on doing you! We need more content like that with real people. ♥
hi stranger, I watched my first video of yours today - the one about your work being tooo ... intense etc, loved it, did you make shorts from it? there were some sections that jumped out at me and i thought they would be perfect. I know we are connected now on insta so - once again - if you are curious or feel like you need a buddie to push you give me a shout! PS Have you checked out my cartoons too? I am 100% sure you will see my influences and books I've read etc!
@@JoanneWhitlockhey Joanne, thanks for checking out my channel and latest video 😊. To be honest I decided to use my shorts mainly for creative expression, dance, drawing reels etc. Maybe it’s counterproductive, but I like it and I guess I’m also very much a rebel at heart. 😂 Yes, I have seen your cartoons ❤.
Joanne, I remember a wise man once saying “like a dance, the more rigid I became, the harder it got” Don’t be overly concerned with what you’re ‘supposed’ to do. I think doing Ren reactions would be a great boost for your channel. It doesn’t have to be your sole focus. You could have a playlist of reactions or something. I think it would serve several purposes. First and foremost, it will bring eyeballs and drive engagement with one of the most incredible fan bases out there. If you feel like you’re riding Ren’s coattails doing this or something like that, remember that his philosophy is that a rising tide lifts all boats. This is why he doesn’t copyright strike anyone for using his videos. Secondly, it eliminates the ever present concern you seem to have of what to talk about next and gets you more time in front of the camera. If you want, think of these videos as a sort of practice. And I personally think that the more you allow your emotions to pour forth, the more the viewer wants to engage. As your comfort level increases, I’m sure more ideas will flow. The last thing I’ll say is this. Think of your channel as a tree you’ve planted. You’ve already germinated the seed and planted it. Ren reactions could be viewed as the fertilizer that helps new buds to grow. Once these buds form, new branches sprout forth bearing the fruits of your own personal creativity. Whatever path you choose, I wish you all the best. And from one RENegade to another…you got this!
what a fabulous and generous comment to leave me - thank you. Love the analogy re fertiliser! And yes, today I have spent time acknowledging that Ren videos would be helpful and are still being true to me. (Every idea I came up for about what I wanted to talk about related to something he says or the reaction video community!) I guess that's what happens when you find an artist you relate to!
I'm a huge Renegade, and I believe you should listen to your creative mind and go buck wild! What connects with people is watching other people be excited and passionate about whatever it is you love!❤ honestly, this is my first video of yours, and I can feel your worries. Be your honestly uniquely beautiful self, and don't stress, you got this! Instant sub and much love from Texas❤❤
Please note, we welcome people to the Renegade community with a resounding WE SEE YOU! It can be overwhelming and feel like love bombing. It's not I swear. Im 20 months in, and I've never encountered a less toxic group of humans. Of course there are outliers😂 I see them as people who haven't used their voice in a long time, and are rusty. The ratio of toxic Renegades is low, and as a community we usually handle them gently but firmly. Thank you for welcoming us on your journey. I love that you're defining your own way to engage, it's truly inspirational creatively.
@@Skittenmeow I hope it’s useful for others who are called to create but not yet creating or sharing if I share the whole process, this is what figuring it out looks like! I suspect there are a lot of people attracted to Ren cause a creative life is calling them
You’re doing a great job being your natural self and producing great content in your way and at your own pace. Of course we like you just as you are putting yourself out there. The gold you hold in your own hands is being authentic as you are around your friends. I’m a confidence coach and help many people speak on stage and feel relaxed with their story and how it relates to their content. Peace and love from Australia. To see Ren and understand his heart look at his reaction to his 1 million subscribers it’s remarkably humble
@@frankoconnor806 thank you, I did my first ever reaction video to the 1 million subscribers video! It was interesting shall we say! Thank you too for giving the context of your specialist subject, I’m realising today not all feedback is encouraging and I’m just having a moment to think how I handle this. I do believe it’s a rite of passage thing, that some experiences I need to have to move onto the next stage!
I think you will live Ren's 1 million subscribers video. You don't need to react to it! I think the message will hit your soul and resonate. It made me cry happy tears. Truly inspiring for anyone exploring creativity
@@Skittenmeow ok …. Well, I did it. I watched the video. I blubbed. Thank you for the recommendation. I had actually hit record as a practice run to figure out the tech only after 32 mins the screen froze and said we are having a problem, you have to laugh right! Think the universe was saying ‘not that much reaction!’
@@JoanneWhitlock laughed at "not that much reaction" Hugs. Yeah I literally had to ration out each Ren track I experienced. Had no idea how I was going to be hit. Some filled me with more joy than I could contain, others were a gut punch. Others got me unexpectedly dancing, or stimming with enthusiasm. And I usually suppress any big external stims. On emotional side. I had severe alexithymia and anhedonia. Hi Ren did for me what years of therapy couldn't. It caused a floodgate of emotions to open. I can't explain how cleansing that was, to sob uncontrollably. To message my oldest friend in the other side of the country to say "I've found him, the next Bowie" and know that the agreement we made in 1998 and reconfirmed every new years eve after had finally been completed. We had found a musician that would impact us as much as Bowie. We met him in 2004. We're lucky enough to get close to front row and even luckier to happen to get a crowd controller who knew us from many years prior as she was the bouncer at a nightclub we frequented. So when we left our seats to climb to the front row we didn't get kicked out. Got to touch him, twice. Got his guitar pick and set list. Got invited back to the hotel him and Iman were at by own of the crew. One of the best nights of my life. Didn't think I'd live to find the next bowie equivalent. Thought by my 40s I'd aged out of keeping my finger on the pulse of creativity in music. That if the next bowie emerged I wouldn't recognise them, or only learned of them when mainstream. So it was nice to see how many Renegades agreed with me. Including Renegades in their 60s and 70s. It's been a ride. It's given me a reason to keep fighting, and given me s way to never feel alone. I've had my brother play me a Ren playlist for MRI scans a few times now. Not only excellent for distracting from the claustrophobic noise assault, but also works as pain and anxiety relief. And the scans done since Ren introduced have been so much better, so clear and crisp, because I'm not terrified and shaking with Ren's music playing. Therapeutic indeed
Subbed cause you seemed to be a refreshing change to the crowd that's out there.... found Ren last year and liked him for the same reason from an old lady from 🇬🇧
@@JoanneWhitlock personally I like Ren because he is so different to the mainstream that is the music industry today he doesn't get any thing he does played on any of the main outlets TV or Radio
Yes. I agree that is what Ren’s music about. It’s exploratory and fun. You know, Mary Spender did a video on being inspired by. Ren and I subscribed to her. That was her one video about him but I’m still glad I subscribed to her. She’s interesting in her own right. But i wouldn’t have found her without that commentary.
Yes, I can definitely see now the benefit of being specific about what triggered a thought or idea and saying that in the title. I'm learning every day!
I like what you're jogling with and realy curious to see what it will bring, I sub. The song Hi Ren is somehow about that, the struggle, the battle in our minde about: am I good enaugh? Will I be different? Does it already been mad? ( he push far the battle) Also about the facination of watching reactor, @RosalyEliot made a master work about it, question scientific, psychologist, neuro-scientist and reactor, I think you'd like it.
Thank you. Done a quick google and not found her but will look again later. OK, just looked again think I have found her! Also wanted to add, I am not sure if you are into synchronicity type stuff but I was watching a lady speak today - and I was asking for some sign! - she spoke about throwing everything up in the air and juggling which related to a cartoon I had just done so I freaked a bit, paused her to go check on comments and yours was on top of the list! Needless to say I had to get up and walk about for a bit and calm myself down!
@@JoanneWhitlock First sorry I misspleled her name it's @RosalieElliott she is here on YT and have a reaction to Hi Ren of 1,4 million view, she also have an entreview with and her channel was about 100k at the time, she is psychologist and always analyse thing in that perspective. Even if I personaly not realy in synchronicity I'll say good for you. IMO every ''beleif'' is a tool and those tool are their for you to accomplish your work in life, so matter wich one you pick it's ok for me, as long as you respect the tool I choose for myself 🙂 (wich I realy don't feel that it would be the case)
Hello! My name is Kitty. I'm from Arizona, in the US. I, too, have fallen down the reaction channel rabbit hole. I'm struggling with chronic health issues and I am kinda isolated in the real world. The reaction channels have become the way that I keep in touch with other people's feelings and emotions and perspectives. When I was a teenager, in the late 80s and early 90s, listening to new music and watching new music videos with my friends was how we passed a lot of time, in the days before the internet. MTV and VH1 music channels on TV was how we saw music videos back then. I can remember waiting excitedly for a new music video from my favorite artist to debut on MTV and then talking about it with friends. I feel like the reaction channels and Ren's fan base, along with a few other fan bases, have become the friends that I enjoy music with, in the internet era. As far as your own channel, you must do it for yourself. You can't let the numbers mess with your mind. There will always be more views on something related to an artist like Ren. There are other artists who have huge fan bases that will replace Ren's fan base in your comment section when you cover their favorite artist. But, there are also people like you and I, who are enjoying the music and looking for new people to experience it with and learn from. You have to focus on the experience and not get distracted by numbers and what they might or might not mean. The most important people are the people who engage with you, in a positive manner, in your comment section. These are the people who are most likely to return to watch you. They might return for the artists, the first few times but, eventually, if you watch enough reaction channels, you begin to gravitate towards certain channels more often. I find that if I have watched all of their Ren reactions and I really like the reactor, I will go through their videos and see if they have reacted to any other music that I also enjoy. The ones who enjoy a lot of the same things that I do are the ones that I ultimately subscribe and keep watching and trust to introduce me to things I haven't watched yet. It takes time. Just be yourself and your people will find you. That goes for anyone who is thinking about jumping in and starting a channel. Like you said, there's room for everyone. There's an audience for everyone. You just have to give it time to grow authentically. You will find your way. I have really enjoyed your exploration of the reaction channel phenomenon. You put so many of my thoughts into words. I have felt exactly like you have at several points over the last year or so. Why am I so enamoured with this? I honestly think it's just searching for human connections and wanting to feel like I still belong. It's comforting to know that someone else sees and feels what I feel. Just like you have done with these last 2 videos! I can't wait to see what comes next for you. ❤💐
thank you, you have a lovely calming energy. What do you create? I have the weirdest sensation of stroking something like fur - do you sew? I think it's the flow of words feels a bit like that. I'm sharing my weird side with you!
@@JoanneWhitlock ~ I kinda do a lot of things but, I paint mostly. I think I know what it is that you're picking up on, though! I volunteer with a charity organization as mascot inside of a big fluffy, kinda furry, movie character costume! I was at a charity event just last night! I pretty much spend the whole time getting hugged and touched by little ones. We do a lot of work with autistic, disabled, and sick children. They like the way the costume feels. The second that I came out last night, I got rushed by a group of 5 children who just wanted to hug me and touch the costume. Best feeling ever! ❤️ Maybe that's a reach but, it was what I thought of, immediately. Also, my name is Kitty. It could totally just be that. 🤣🤣🤣
@@Little_Alien_Lost I’m so pleased you replied! I’ve been thinking about you today and wondering why I said such a bizarre thing! When I get tired sometimes I loose my filter!
@@JoanneWhitlock ~ It's totally OK. You felt something and I found something related to it, in my life. I think it's kinda cool, honestly. 😎 I have this idea that sometimes our shadow selves take over and write things that we would be afraid to say out loud. Happens to me all of the time. I will go back and read my own words and think, "I was really on one. But I made some good points." 🤣🤣
Total respect for even questioning your motives and coming to the conclusion you can react to Ren because you want to and not because you want the views. Ren doesn't write music for US, he creates the music HE wants to make and song with his talent that's what makes it so poignant and I think the next album is gong to prove that. So you do YOU too, react if you want to and don't if you don't, lots of us are here for it if you do though 😊 And hit the record button next time, I didn't hear a word you were saying 😉😆
You seem so lovely. I subbed on the first video I saw. All reactors bring something new to a reaction to the same song. If you were to do them, Ren brings out all sort of conversations and emotions to most of his music. I don't know how much of Ren you have listened to. Even if it's a video you saw you can bring to the table how it made you feel and what you got from it . idk, it seems something different. You do you like you said and maybe there will be a song that you would like to talk about. In the comments, we can chat about it. Whatever you do good luck. I will click and see what you got going on.
hi, people have suggested so many songs, and reactions to songs I should see and I am definitely going to watch .... think it will also be useful to push myself to learn the tech of how to record it too ... just not today!
I think you can be liked for content..whether it be Ren or not, other you tubers have fed off the REN sensation aswell as reacting to all manner of things.some dont do just music reactions they open the door and find an interesting subject,nothing is impossible if you can talk to the you tube community over any subject matter.
I definitely get and understand where you're coming from, but i think you're overthinking it, i think once you get used to it, it will come more naturally to you. Just remember this, understanding songs is great but it's not required, regardless of anything else, your opinions is What we're mainly interested in. Your background, things you've experienced, all of these things are important. I think you would be a great reactor, just gotta stop standing in your own way, and that's the point i had to realize. I was extremely nervous about starting a reaction channel, i really thought no one would ever care about my opinions, and then I came to the realization, that who cares. I was overthinking it, and had to get out of my own way.
@@reactions_with_will thank you, and yes I am overthinking this. I figured out the tech to record a reaction this morning, but was having another overthink when I saw your comment. Thank you for the push!
@@JoanneWhitlock Most definitely, just go for it, That's my advice. Anyone who cares about genuine opinions will love watching you. And I for one would definitely be interested in watching your videos.
@reactions_with_will humbling experience of my first two attempts today, first no reaction, I kind of froze and second I blubbed … his one million subs talk. This may take some time!
You know what? We have enough Ren reactors. I suspect we don't have enough people making the kind of video that you want to make. You do you.
Your quotes reminded me of this one by Emily Dickinson: "If I feel physically as if the top of my head were taken off, I know that is poetry."
thank you, everything feels like a risk at the moment, can you imagine how hard it is for creators that have thousands of people watching! eek! I can't help but think should I grow bigger as a channel I will look back and wish I'd played and experimented more in the early days. Thank you for being a kind voice as my first comment!
Sorry, I posted my comment, then read yours and we used the same wording. I should learn to read what others have said first, although, sometimes there are so many, I can't read them all. I like your Emily Dickinson quote.
I think you’ve definitely been inspired by the type of creative freedom Ren exudes and it’s lovely to see you express that.
thank you
Ren’s audience is a very creative bunch. Tapping into his audience is great for a channel because there’s such a wide range of personalities that there will always be a bunch of us who like WHATEVER style/type of video you feel like putting out that day. My suggestion is to do as Ren wishes… and share a few Ren reactions. Get that subscriber count up over 1000 and then do as you please content wise and just make sure ya toss a Ren video in there once a month or more as a “thank you” to him. He asks reactors to react to his stuff and if you get a copyright claim just dispute it and he’ll clear it for ya. So I suggest you make your content as you please and just ensure you toss a Ren reaction in once in a while to thank him for the subs he’ll help ya get.
I'm a fan so he will definitely be cropping up, I just needed to catch my breath and be sure I was doing it for the right reasons for me.
I’ll sum up how I feel after watching this: Came for Ren, but staying for you! Subscribed w/alerts 😊
Your honesty and bravery is refreshing. I need to see where you take this. Thank you for not selling out. ✌🏼
thank you for taking the time to write a comment ... I didn't know it was possible to have such genuine interactions online with people until the Ren fans showed up.
Following your own interests and inspirations feels like the only path forward. Coincidentally, Ren has been posting on IG today about being true to your own creative impulses!
Really? I've been replying to comments most of the last two days - loving it - but definitely noticed I have no idea what is going on in the world!
I stumbled across your Ren video and it definitely connected. Not that you are requesting advice, but mine would be stay true to yourself. Dig deep, find out what it is that you want and chase it. Ignore anyone that says you are doing it wrong.
Thank you, it's incredibly tempting to chase the numbers but I don't think that should be my number one priority.
Hey Joanne, you do you. Be you. Do what you are comfortable doing. Don't give up!
thank you
You do you and be dammed with the world.
There are enough people in the world where there will always be someone with similar thoughts, and interests which overlap yours.
Neat touch on using the word "curiosity" following an Alice in Wonderland quote!!
I didn't realise I had done that! I get pretty nervous and although I watch it back I try not to pay too much attention or I would never share!
I subscribed because I admired the fact that you didn’t take the easy path. Anyway, I want to see what you do with your channel. 😊
thank you, I'm wondering this morning why I would announce anything as crazy as that
Sounds like you’re onto something there. I think making vlog style videos about the things that inspire you or that spark your curiosity or whatever you decide is a splendid idea. Life’s not a destination. It’s a journey. I’m glad that I saw your Ren video, but the really cool thing is the inspiration you drew from that. I wish you every success and I look forward to seeing where you decide to go on this journey. 🙏🏻
Thank you, you don't know her perfect your timing is! I'm meeting up with someone today to discuss UA-cam stuff - I'd booked a couple of weeks ago then all this craziness happens. I kept telling myself the channel needed to be a 'how to' channel yet always felt like I lost myself in that. Your words are a chefs kiss - thank you
That is what creativity is---do your thing, and don't be concerned what other people might think of it. Just do it. That is exactly what Ren does. That is exactly how Ren has gotten to where he is now. Always do your best, and follow your passion.
thank you
I stumbled on your channel because I was watching a lot of Ren reactions, but I watched a few of your other videos and I subscribed because I want to see what you do next! I hope you have fun and I hope I have time to share in your fun 😊
thank you, this experience is both insane and incredible at the same time .. so looking forward to sharing and getting to know you too
You have a way of speaking that makes the viewer feel like you’re in the room talking to them. Like you’re an old friend. I wish you much success!
thank you
Oh lady, I love your take on outlier videos. I agree. I'm an outlier human. I love your work and I'm here for the journey. I don't want to force your path for you! I've got all notifications turned on.
Love your energy, my friend, and I'm excited to see your journey unfold! So glad you hit that record button 😊🦇😊
Thank you. I way overthink hitting record!
Im excited for you, for your channel and where it's headed, and for me, as I am drawn to you, your passion and your dedication! And I really like you! And yes, as a Ren fan, I've always seen his edgy, creative and passionate expressions through his music as well as his beautiful personality which draw me to him! And I recognize that in you too! I wish you much success in all your future endeavors 💕
Thank you - do you create? Maybe you are drawn to creators cause you are one?
@JoanneWhitlock I write poetry! Words are everything 🤩 but health issues cause writer's block so I get my strength from creative people 💪 🙏
@@AmaBrigitte I've also been figuring out health issues, my story is in the just move video I did (I hate the word just, I was talking about doing very very small things to move towards a goal ... super small things) looking forward to knowing you better
@@JoanneWhitlock I'll check your videos out asap! Thank you🤩
Your authenticity shines through, as previously said in another comment you do you. People will subscribe or not, if you’re enjoying it the subscribers are a bonus.
thank you, I feel like I'm walking a fine line between being open to learn and build my skills and loosing myself to expert advice. I'm happy I took time to enjoy the comments today.
I'm giving you a virtual high five! It's funny, but I feel like you're a kindred spirit and let me tell you, you're doing your two principles and they are working. It is a relief to see others feel the same and stick to their guns independent of followers. Making authenticity and your journey as well as full self expression more important than UA-cam growth. I needed to hear this today, as I felt a little disheartened. It's so good to see there's others like yourself, who think and feel the same as I do. Keep on doing you! We need more content like that with real people. ♥
hi stranger, I watched my first video of yours today - the one about your work being tooo ... intense etc, loved it, did you make shorts from it? there were some sections that jumped out at me and i thought they would be perfect. I know we are connected now on insta so - once again - if you are curious or feel like you need a buddie to push you give me a shout! PS Have you checked out my cartoons too? I am 100% sure you will see my influences and books I've read etc!
@@JoanneWhitlockhey Joanne, thanks for checking out my channel and latest video 😊. To be honest I decided to use my shorts mainly for creative expression, dance, drawing reels etc. Maybe it’s counterproductive, but I like it and I guess I’m also very much a rebel at heart. 😂 Yes, I have seen your cartoons ❤.
Absolutely, you do you! Most of us that love Ren, do so for all the reasons including the type of person he is.
I think I just needed some time to be sure I was doing things because of a genuine passion and not sheer desperation. Thank you for commenting!
Joanne, I remember a wise man once saying “like a dance, the more rigid I became, the harder it got”
Don’t be overly concerned with what you’re ‘supposed’ to do. I think doing Ren reactions would be a great boost for your channel. It doesn’t have to be your sole focus. You could have a playlist of reactions or something. I think it would serve several purposes. First and foremost, it will bring eyeballs and drive engagement with one of the most incredible fan bases out there. If you feel like you’re riding Ren’s coattails doing this or something like that, remember that his philosophy is that a rising tide lifts all boats. This is why he doesn’t copyright strike anyone for using his videos. Secondly, it eliminates the ever present concern you seem to have of what to talk about next and gets you more time in front of the camera. If you want, think of these videos as a sort of practice. And I personally think that the more you allow your emotions to pour forth, the more the viewer wants to engage. As your comfort level increases, I’m sure more ideas will flow.
The last thing I’ll say is this. Think of your channel as a tree you’ve planted. You’ve already germinated the seed and planted it. Ren reactions could be viewed as the fertilizer that helps new buds to grow. Once these buds form, new branches sprout forth bearing the fruits of your own personal creativity.
Whatever path you choose, I wish you all the best. And from one RENegade to another…you got this!
what a fabulous and generous comment to leave me - thank you. Love the analogy re fertiliser! And yes, today I have spent time acknowledging that Ren videos would be helpful and are still being true to me. (Every idea I came up for about what I wanted to talk about related to something he says or the reaction video community!) I guess that's what happens when you find an artist you relate to!
If you haven’t already checked it out, his band The Big Push might be a great place to start. Bongo Bong is one of my personal favorites
I'm a huge Renegade, and I believe you should listen to your creative mind and go buck wild! What connects with people is watching other people be excited and passionate about whatever it is you love!❤ honestly, this is my first video of yours, and I can feel your worries. Be your honestly uniquely beautiful self, and don't stress, you got this! Instant sub and much love from Texas❤❤
@@loganyarborough7783 thank you, you should see my reaction video to the 1 million subs video, showing up as unique me!
Please note, we welcome people to the Renegade community with a resounding WE SEE YOU! It can be overwhelming and feel like love bombing. It's not I swear. Im 20 months in, and I've never encountered a less toxic group of humans. Of course there are outliers😂 I see them as people who haven't used their voice in a long time, and are rusty. The ratio of toxic Renegades is low, and as a community we usually handle them gently but firmly.
Thank you for welcoming us on your journey. I love that you're defining your own way to engage, it's truly inspirational creatively.
@@Skittenmeow I hope it’s useful for others who are called to create but not yet creating or sharing if I share the whole process, this is what figuring it out looks like! I suspect there are a lot of people attracted to Ren cause a creative life is calling them
You’re doing a great job being your natural self and producing great content in your way and at your own pace. Of course we like you just as you are putting yourself out there. The gold you hold in your own hands is being authentic as you are around your friends. I’m a confidence coach and help many people speak on stage and feel relaxed with their story and how it relates to their content.
Peace and love from Australia.
To see Ren and understand his heart look at his reaction to his 1 million subscribers it’s remarkably humble
@@frankoconnor806 thank you, I did my first ever reaction video to the 1 million subscribers video! It was interesting shall we say! Thank you too for giving the context of your specialist subject, I’m realising today not all feedback is encouraging and I’m just having a moment to think how I handle this. I do believe it’s a rite of passage thing, that some experiences I need to have to move onto the next stage!
I think you will live Ren's 1 million subscribers video. You don't need to react to it! I think the message will hit your soul and resonate. It made me cry happy tears. Truly inspiring for anyone exploring creativity
@@Skittenmeow on instagram or UA-cam? I’ll nose later, thanks
@@JoanneWhitlock on UA-cam. He wrote a poem titled "on success" and fuck it's beautiful. I wish everyone with a platform thought like him!
@@Skittenmeow ok …. Well, I did it. I watched the video. I blubbed. Thank you for the recommendation. I had actually hit record as a practice run to figure out the tech only after 32 mins the screen froze and said we are having a problem, you have to laugh right! Think the universe was saying ‘not that much reaction!’
@@JoanneWhitlock laughed at "not that much reaction"
Hugs. Yeah I literally had to ration out each Ren track I experienced. Had no idea how I was going to be hit. Some filled me with more joy than I could contain, others were a gut punch. Others got me unexpectedly dancing, or stimming with enthusiasm. And I usually suppress any big external stims.
On emotional side. I had severe alexithymia and anhedonia. Hi Ren did for me what years of therapy couldn't. It caused a floodgate of emotions to open. I can't explain how cleansing that was, to sob uncontrollably. To message my oldest friend in the other side of the country to say "I've found him, the next Bowie" and know that the agreement we made in 1998 and reconfirmed every new years eve after had finally been completed. We had found a musician that would impact us as much as Bowie.
We met him in 2004. We're lucky enough to get close to front row and even luckier to happen to get a crowd controller who knew us from many years prior as she was the bouncer at a nightclub we frequented. So when we left our seats to climb to the front row we didn't get kicked out. Got to touch him, twice. Got his guitar pick and set list. Got invited back to the hotel him and Iman were at by own of the crew. One of the best nights of my life.
Didn't think I'd live to find the next bowie equivalent. Thought by my 40s I'd aged out of keeping my finger on the pulse of creativity in music. That if the next bowie emerged I wouldn't recognise them, or only learned of them when mainstream. So it was nice to see how many Renegades agreed with me. Including Renegades in their 60s and 70s.
It's been a ride. It's given me a reason to keep fighting, and given me s way to never feel alone.
I've had my brother play me a Ren playlist for MRI scans a few times now. Not only excellent for distracting from the claustrophobic noise assault, but also works as pain and anxiety relief. And the scans done since Ren introduced have been so much better, so clear and crisp, because I'm not terrified and shaking with Ren's music playing. Therapeutic indeed
Bravo! Subscribed and looking forward to watching wherever you guide your dream next. 🌻🌟
Thank you so much!
well done - I will look forward to watching you
Just do what inspires you and don't worry about the rest. Have fun and create.
Thank you, I'm leaning into what would be fun to create today!
So many people come because we all feel the same as you. Iv subbed to your channel. lets see where u go. nice to meet you.
Thank you. The comments section has renewed my optimism about the future.
Subbed cause you seemed to be a refreshing change to the crowd that's out there.... found Ren last year and liked him for the same reason from an old lady from 🇬🇧
I think there are some of us that love the energy and the creativity and may have surprised ourselves with the music genre!
@@JoanneWhitlock personally I like Ren because he is so different to the mainstream that is the music industry today he doesn't get any thing he does played on any of the main outlets TV or Radio
Yes. I agree that is what Ren’s music about. It’s exploratory and fun. You know, Mary Spender did a video on being inspired by. Ren and I subscribed to her. That was her one video about him but I’m still glad I subscribed to her. She’s interesting in her own right. But i wouldn’t have found her without that commentary.
Yes, I can definitely see now the benefit of being specific about what triggered a thought or idea and saying that in the title. I'm learning every day!
I like what you're jogling with and realy curious to see what it will bring, I sub. The song Hi Ren is somehow about that, the struggle, the battle in our minde about: am I good enaugh? Will I be different? Does it already been mad? ( he push far the battle) Also about the facination of watching reactor, @RosalyEliot made a master work about it, question scientific, psychologist, neuro-scientist and reactor, I think you'd like it.
Thank you. Done a quick google and not found her but will look again later. OK, just looked again think I have found her! Also wanted to add, I am not sure if you are into synchronicity type stuff but I was watching a lady speak today - and I was asking for some sign! - she spoke about throwing everything up in the air and juggling which related to a cartoon I had just done so I freaked a bit, paused her to go check on comments and yours was on top of the list! Needless to say I had to get up and walk about for a bit and calm myself down!
@@JoanneWhitlock First sorry I misspleled her name it's @RosalieElliott she is here on YT and have a reaction to Hi Ren of 1,4 million view, she also have an entreview with and her channel was about 100k at the time, she is psychologist and always analyse thing in that perspective. Even if I personaly not realy in synchronicity I'll say good for you. IMO every ''beleif'' is a tool and those tool are their for you to accomplish your work in life, so matter wich one you pick it's ok for me, as long as you respect the tool I choose for myself 🙂 (wich I realy don't feel that it would be the case)
@@celinel9750 thanks for the help finding her. And yes, they are lots of different tools to help us in our lives.
Hello! My name is Kitty. I'm from Arizona, in the US. I, too, have fallen down the reaction channel rabbit hole. I'm struggling with chronic health issues and I am kinda isolated in the real world. The reaction channels have become the way that I keep in touch with other people's feelings and emotions and perspectives. When I was a teenager, in the late 80s and early 90s, listening to new music and watching new music videos with my friends was how we passed a lot of time, in the days before the internet. MTV and VH1 music channels on TV was how we saw music videos back then. I can remember waiting excitedly for a new music video from my favorite artist to debut on MTV and then talking about it with friends. I feel like the reaction channels and Ren's fan base, along with a few other fan bases, have become the friends that I enjoy music with, in the internet era.
As far as your own channel, you must do it for yourself. You can't let the numbers mess with your mind. There will always be more views on something related to an artist like Ren. There are other artists who have huge fan bases that will replace Ren's fan base in your comment section when you cover their favorite artist. But, there are also people like you and I, who are enjoying the music and looking for new people to experience it with and learn from. You have to focus on the experience and not get distracted by numbers and what they might or might not mean. The most important people are the people who engage with you, in a positive manner, in your comment section. These are the people who are most likely to return to watch you. They might return for the artists, the first few times but, eventually, if you watch enough reaction channels, you begin to gravitate towards certain channels more often. I find that if I have watched all of their Ren reactions and I really like the reactor, I will go through their videos and see if they have reacted to any other music that I also enjoy. The ones who enjoy a lot of the same things that I do are the ones that I ultimately subscribe and keep watching and trust to introduce me to things I haven't watched yet. It takes time. Just be yourself and your people will find you.
That goes for anyone who is thinking about jumping in and starting a channel. Like you said, there's room for everyone. There's an audience for everyone. You just have to give it time to grow authentically. You will find your way.
I have really enjoyed your exploration of the reaction channel phenomenon. You put so many of my thoughts into words. I have felt exactly like you have at several points over the last year or so. Why am I so enamoured with this? I honestly think it's just searching for human connections and wanting to feel like I still belong. It's comforting to know that someone else sees and feels what I feel. Just like you have done with these last 2 videos! I can't wait to see what comes next for you. ❤💐
thank you, you have a lovely calming energy. What do you create? I have the weirdest sensation of stroking something like fur - do you sew? I think it's the flow of words feels a bit like that. I'm sharing my weird side with you!
@@JoanneWhitlock ~ I kinda do a lot of things but, I paint mostly. I think I know what it is that you're picking up on, though! I volunteer with a charity organization as mascot inside of a big fluffy, kinda furry, movie character costume! I was at a charity event just last night! I pretty much spend the whole time getting hugged and touched by little ones. We do a lot of work with autistic, disabled, and sick children. They like the way the costume feels. The second that I came out last night, I got rushed by a group of 5 children who just wanted to hug me and touch the costume. Best feeling ever! ❤️
Maybe that's a reach but, it was what I thought of, immediately. Also, my name is Kitty. It could totally just be that. 🤣🤣🤣
@@Little_Alien_Lost I’m so pleased you replied! I’ve been thinking about you today and wondering why I said such a bizarre thing! When I get tired sometimes I loose my filter!
@@JoanneWhitlock ~ It's totally OK. You felt something and I found something related to it, in my life. I think it's kinda cool, honestly. 😎
I have this idea that sometimes our shadow selves take over and write things that we would be afraid to say out loud. Happens to me all of the time. I will go back and read my own words and think, "I was really on one. But I made some good points." 🤣🤣
Total respect for even questioning your motives and coming to the conclusion you can react to Ren because you want to and not because you want the views.
Ren doesn't write music for US, he creates the music HE wants to make and song with his talent that's what makes it so poignant and I think the next album is gong to prove that.
So you do YOU too, react if you want to and don't if you don't, lots of us are here for it if you do though 😊
And hit the record button next time, I didn't hear a word you were saying 😉😆
ha ha, there's no hiding my newness is there!
@@JoanneWhitlock Don't be silly, you're doing great, I was just "trying" to be funny 😳😆
@@mattralph4092 I was trying to be funny back!
@@JoanneWhitlock Think we should both stop trying to be funny 🤣
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Lovely vid cant wait to see what you do next x
Eek! I have to talk about the comments section support soon .... just as soon as I have processed it!
You're so cute! I love your videos
Thank you so much!!
You seem so lovely. I subbed on the first video I saw.
All reactors bring something new to a reaction to the same song.
If you were to do them, Ren brings out all sort of conversations and emotions to most of his music.
I don't know how much of Ren you have listened to. Even if it's a video you saw you can bring to the table how it made you feel and what you got from it . idk, it seems something different.
You do you like you said and maybe there will be a song that you would like to talk about. In the comments, we can chat about it. Whatever you do good luck.
I will click and see what you got going on.
hi, people have suggested so many songs, and reactions to songs I should see and I am definitely going to watch .... think it will also be useful to push myself to learn the tech of how to record it too ... just not today!
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I think you can be liked for content..whether it be Ren or not, other you tubers have fed off the REN sensation aswell as reacting to all manner of things.some dont do just music reactions they open the door and find an interesting subject,nothing is impossible if you can talk to the you tube community over any subject matter.
I fell down another rabbit hole an hour or so ago - about the term 'geek out' - I can't help myself!
I definitely get and understand where you're coming from, but i think you're overthinking it, i think once you get used to it, it will come more naturally to you. Just remember this, understanding songs is great but it's not required, regardless of anything else, your opinions is What we're mainly interested in. Your background, things you've experienced, all of these things are important. I think you would be a great reactor, just gotta stop standing in your own way, and that's the point i had to realize. I was extremely nervous about starting a reaction channel, i really thought no one would ever care about my opinions, and then I came to the realization, that who cares. I was overthinking it, and had to get out of my own way.
@@reactions_with_will thank you, and yes I am overthinking this. I figured out the tech to record a reaction this morning, but was having another overthink when I saw your comment. Thank you for the push!
@@JoanneWhitlock Most definitely, just go for it, That's my advice. Anyone who cares about genuine opinions will love watching you. And I for one would definitely be interested in watching your videos.
@reactions_with_will humbling experience of my first two attempts today, first no reaction, I kind of froze and second I blubbed … his one million subs talk. This may take some time!
@@JoanneWhitlock it will get a lot easier