Hi REN | Me AGAIN! | Review of my CRINGE REACTION!
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- Опубліковано 21 лют 2023
- This is my me reviewing comments and my own reaction to Ren - Hi Ren.
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Please keep both videos up. What you are doing is very valuable. You are clearly demonstrating “We are human beings”. ✨
Wow, thank you!
I’m glad you followed up with this. Broke my heart to watch such a lack of empathy. I have watched my own life whittle away from the same disease. Lyme disease and co infections were once best described like this..
“When people get aids they don’t want to die but they do. When you have Lyme, you want to die but can’t.”
The saddest part is that there is absolutely no research being done despite millions of people living every day with it. I won’t even go down that rabbit hole. This song, at a minimum, shines light on those who are living in hell and maybe, just maybe, it’s a step towards a cure. I pray you never have to experience what I live everyday.
It's not exactly a lack of empathy when they don't understand the context, I'm not trying to diminutize your struggles but I watched this entire video and after about the halfway point of the original video, they clearly understood that there was a struggle that Ren was going through and they weren't being unempathetic
I did comment on the last reaction and you did reply. I don’t expect you to pre watch before reacting, just didn’t enjoy the reaction of you both to the song.
Its your reaction, genuine, u guys own it and move forward.
I apologise if my comments added to any hate you got, never my intention. Hopefully you’ll both react more to Ren and enjoy him as much as the rest of us.
No worries, thank you for watching.... Again! LOL
I actually loved seeing the change in y'all when the song finally reached you. People who criticized probably clicked off (as I was tempted to) before it got to you...
I'm so sorry you felt you had to do this. I watched your first reaction, and although it was obvious at the start that you didn't know what was coming, I thought the way you ended it showed 'you got it'. Props to you for revisiting your reaction.
For real you don't have to justify for anything. It was a great genuine reaction !
Huge Ren fan here. Don't sweat it man. Would love to see your reactions to his other stuff too. The trilogy of Jenny and Screech, Losing it, Chalk Outlines, How to be Me. He's such an incredible breath of musical fresh air. Enjoy...
Will see, dont think anyone wants to see that LOL
@@Xtreme4Life I would probably watch it, I've watched hundreds of reactions to Rens music, and sometimes their may be similarities, but everyone is their own brain, their own unique individual. Editing is probably where you could look at your first reaction the most as you stated not watching it beforehand or doing backstory, and I respect it. Don't let haters get you down, do what you want to do, and be who you are going to be. On the scale of being human being, nobody is above or below others, we are just simply human beings. Thank you for BOTH videos. P.S HIGHLY SECOND the Jenny and Screech Tales (full) trilogy, you'll both love it, cheers!
Edit- I see you went ahead and continued reviewing Ren anyways and I'm about to check it out now
@@Xtreme4Lifeoh please PLEASE don't let ANYTHING or anyone stop you from continuing to discover Ren's genius.
I wish Ren himself could see this. He would be the first one to tell you not to be so hard on yourself.
Plus it would be such a tragic loss for you! He IS music.
Take care, love to you and your wife from the U.K 💕
The whole song is ironically about the complexities of being human and you just did what everyone has done at some point and can relate to, you didn't know you were about to be taken down a deep journey. It is an oh shit moment when you do realize you are listening to what can only be described as a piece of perfect art with the amount of honest vulnerability it contains. It was actually recorded live, its something he does on all his videos. I'm glad you kept the original reaction up and did this, it's really sincere bro and that's rare in many reaction channels ! The door opens to the street on the internet, but most people would have realized you had been knocked off base in your first reaction and clearly had not listened to it previously. How about that an actual real 'first time' reaction :)
Your original reaction can be just described as confusion. You just weren't expecting that and couldn't process it straight away !
Thank you very me and you pretty much hit the nail on the head! Figured I’d man up and see what was going on. I didn’t want to delete the other video hence why I said 1k LOL
Tbh I was kinda pissed at your first reaction but I'm so happy you made this one. It takes courage and self awareness to admit to your mistakes and you have gone way up in my estimation. Massive respect bro
Thank you, did a real reaction to Jenny if your interested
Great I'll go watch that now
I really appreciate you doing this video. Wishing you and your family all the best.
Thank you, same to you!
Listen, I get why people came at you for the last video. This song and this artist means a lot to a lot of people, so they are very protective of him and this song. The internet makes it easy to react quickly and strongly. When I saw your first reaction, I admittedly was a little annoyed at first, but I watched the full reaction. I could tell that you both were caught off guard by the style and didn’t realize what he was up to at first. Sometimes we laugh and joke when we don’t know how to take things in. I also noticed that you both pretty quickly started to engage more seriously when you started to realize what was going on. I respect your ability to actually take in criticism and reflect on it. I think it’s easy to become defensive, but it’s much more difficult to pause and ask hard questions of yourself, whether or not you changed your mind, you seem to have really considered what people had to say, and that’s important. Don’t beat yourself up, we’re all human beings. It’s meaningful that you reflected and shared that reflection.
Thank you for this! I'm not perfect but also didn't deserve what was said.
Hey my guy. I watched your reaction and loved it. The first time I tried listening to the song I shut it off like 40 seconds in. Now I find it to be the most powerful and moving song I’ve heard for a long time. Keep doing you!
At the end of the day, your reaction was your truth, the job of artisans is to make you uncomfortable to wake up a new part of you that is out of your comfort zone. The beauty of HI REN is that he got the world talking about it and that we are not alone in these conflicts that go on within ourselves. By the end of your reaction, you guys really "Got It" the journey is the music, his spoken word is very very musical, even the characters he portrays are very musical. This is a composition, he is a modern day composer, it is Rock Opera in a New Way. Tommy (The Who) Bohemian Rhapsody (Queen) but, he stripped all the flash away and showed us the 'UGLY" he has been living in and because his art is music, he told this story in the most poetic and beautiful form. Your comments are fine, they were ignorant at times, we are all guilty of be judgmental at times, but in the end you "Got It" that is some great shit my friend!
Keep doing your thing, you two are just one of us. I think Hi Ren has touched so many people for it's content, theatrics and Ren's overall musical talent and people like me who never heard of him a month ago are watching reactions chasing the dragon so to speak, trying to get back that wonder we had when we first saw it. The backlash you got was probably unexpected and unfair in many respects but there's nothing you can do about that.
It wasn't unfair.
💗💗💗appreciate this, altough I don't think it was necessary, your first reaction was not that "bad"at all, you had no idea what you were in for, but you actually got it quite quickly and your final comment was profound. Anyway it shows your sincerity that you revisited your own reaction... Subbed.
Although this wasn’t needed by any means, I really appreciate it. I’ve always wondered if reactors that didn’t view it as a song (you weren’t the first) changed their mind later on. Even though I thought of it as a song from the beginning and was really excited to hear more of his music, I don’t know if I really pictured myself listening to it on Spotify. I still added it to my playlist and sing along every time it comes on, I’m hooked on Ren.
I’ve been subscribing to most of the people reacting to Ren, but didn’t during the 1st video because I thought your channel just wasn’t for me. Again, although this 2nd video wasn’t necessary because the 1st was your true reaction (just wasn’t for me, personally), I did subscribe during this one because this is my thing and I’ve always wanted to know if anyone changes their mind afterwards.
Also, Ren has no issues with reactors monetizing the reactions. That’s not Ren claiming it. The 3rd party has nothing to do with Ren. That’s happened to a couple of reaction channels, even after Ren, who’s an independent artist, has commented giving permission.
Thank you
I commented yesterday about the laughing early on and you replied so I gave it another go. Surprised but impressed that you've returned to the reaction. I disagree with whoever suggested you should prewatch a video before reacting. As you say, that makes no sense (googling a brief outline of the artist could be useful but prewatching is definitely ridiculous).
All the best, fella
Multiple people suggest that, its crazy! Thank you, best to you as well!
I think Ren shows his bravery in this track by accepting his faults and fears, it's alot to absorb. It takes a strong person to do that, on that note kudos to you for doing a re-reaction. This shows the impact this track can have..good and bad even if it's not in the initial moment you watch it. Don't be so hard on yourself bro much respect for explaining everything. I usually subscribe to all Ren reactors but didn't sub after your initial reaction. Now I believe you earned it with your open honesty. Liked and subscribed, Looking forward to more content ✌ ❤ 💪
Just like different songs awaken different emotions with different people, i guess it's the same with peoples' reactions to those songs...
Stand by the work you did, regardless how people like or dislike it!
"if you haven't gone through more than just a couple of bad days in your life, you'll listen to this song...
If you've gone through depressions, anxiety, PTSD or any other mental illness, you'll hear this song...
If you've suffered mental illness to the point where that voice in your head that is telling you "You Gotta Kill You If You Wanna Kill Me" starts making sense, you'll actually feel this song"
Much respect for coming back to set the record straight!
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The fact you put the second one shows you care my friend 🙏
Live learn, it’s OK. Ren would say to “relax and remember you are human being”
Exactly, The God of Wine 🍷 we need to talk LOL
Interesting that you made this video. Personally, i don’t think it was needed… but props to you for addressing the “controversy”. I honestly don’t think you deserved the flak you got… but I still would be interested to see you react to other ones to see what you think. Like the Jenny/Screech/Violet trilogy (the full version! It needs to be done in that order), The Hunger, Sick Boi…
OK.... this is a first... reacting to your own reaction.. I can't wait to see a fellow human reflect on their "dancing"...but I don't think you should delete the initial reaction.. Your journey counts.
Here you are taking on the roles of defensive, hopeful Ren and then flipping to the offensive critical Ren... judging yourself, defending yourself. This is life imitating art.
Life imitating art about art imitating life.
This is great! Don't ever change.
Have you seen "inside" the Netflix special by Bo Burnham?? He has a funny as reactor skit
My thoughts exactly.
I couldn’t agree more!No wonder so many of us doubt ourselves so much eh!
Hey dude, it’s something you reacted to naturally. It’s ok to be yourselves. I’m fairly new to Ren and have watched a million reactions to this song, cause I find it to be right up there. That said, no one in the comments section should make you feel guilty for a genuine reaction. Keep up the fabulous reactions, they are yours and people should not dictate your feelings/thoughts. Peace and keep loving the music.
Forget what people say. Your initial reaction is yours, and that’s alright. That’s what these reaction channels are supposed to be: Authentic. You’re allowed to have a different reaction than others. If the whole world was the same how boring would it be?!?
I have become a huge fan of Ren, but I really didn’t have a problem with your original reaction. I’ve put a lot of his songs on a playlist, but not this one. I’ve watched a million reactions to it and I love the video to death, but I’m not playing it in car! Just me! I prefer when he sings, and he can sing like a bird! I mean, the man has me listening to rap! But, as you say, this is a piece of performance art that goes with the video, IMO. That said, the “victory ooo’s” at the end are ingrained in my head and I sing them often. 😘 P. S. Don’t delete the original. Just turn off comments and link to this one?
If I turn the comments off the RENagades would go CRAZY!
I think you guys are being way too hard on yourselves. Clearly by the end of Hi Ren you both got and felt the message of the song. I would say at this stage I'm a big fan of Ren but when I first heard Hi Ren I said "WTF is this?" at the beginning of the song. By the end of it I was a mess and a fan.
Ren actually has a pretty big catalog and is definitely worth doing more reactions too. A great mix of deep songs, fun songs in lots of different musical styles.
Seriously tho, don't be so hard on yourselves.
I'm glad you addressed all this an respect you for doing so coz when I first saw your reaction's it was quite uncomfortable but I watched it till the end an you really changed at the end an the emotions came through an he broke through an you appreciated it for what it was an his skill and after watching so many of these reactions to Ren yours was the first to not get it but that was only the beginning and you got going through so I don't think you need to explain yourself but I'm sure the people that slated you both appreciate you doing this (I'm only halfway through watching your explanation) an I agree that it's not a natural reaction if you watch it first before you record an share it. And your reaction to yourself what's the same as mine and millions of orders to the first time around lol but at least you saw it and could now I understand why you had the bad reaction 💜
When you’re digging yourself into a hole, it’s best to stop digging. You should be so lucky having us inside you to guide you, to remind you to manage expectations and provide you perspective, that thing you neglected, I get it.
Everyone smirks at the start, it is the realisation of the tracks meaning that makes it so powerful and we pick up on it at different times.
Listen. The yodelling was king of embarrassing yet addictive at the start, but come the second time your with and embrace it and we all are conquering it. We all have an evil side that preys on the weakness and failures of others. We are human. That’s what we watch UA-cam for. But as a reaction channel then a blank sympathetic side must be present when reacting. Ren has commented on most reactions personally as a show of gratitude and appreciation and due to your lack of empathy you have missed out on the recognition. I’m glad you took the time to address your errors and showed signs of bettering and improving 👍🏻 all the best and I look forward to more reactions 😊🇬🇧
Thank you!
Just subscribed. You guys are doing great bro. Keep it up!
I felt your sincerity...GREAT RESPECT...Thank you !!! You have a soul !!! Blessings !!
Being honest, when I watched the first one it came across to me as disrespectful. But this is a strong move, respect for this video. I have decided to sub and follow your journey. Let's not forget .... we are human beings
Thank you
You live you learn. We’re all human beings. I like your effort.
I think there were a few separate things that created the dynamics for a shitstorm.
1. Expectations. A lot of ppl - like myself - have watched a LOT of reactions to this video over the past months. I think most of us go into watching a reaction wanting the reactor to react in a certain way. I wish I was more openminded, so that’s on me.
2. The thumbnail. Looking at it, I think it fed the expectations of an emotional reaction - in another way than the emotions that you started the reaction with.
3. Your own expectations, coming in to this. You already covered it, and hopefully it was a learning experience. Not just for your channel, but for life in general. You never know the inner struggle of others, stay humble, listen more and talk less.
4. The talking. For everyone who’s already seen Hi Ren, it’s very obvious that the lyrics are pretty damn important. You didn’t know that coming into the reaction, and it was annoying to see you talk over some parts.
I was kind of harsh on you guys in the comments, and that was my own disappointment talking. I think it’s great that you did this video, even though I still don’t agree with you on everything.
Good luck with your channel, and I hope you don’t take it too hard. It’s a pendulum, you know.
I think Ren is an absolutely incredible artist but I can also see why some people might hate his music.
I think they should be free to do honest reactions without a bunch of idolising, fascist, Ren fans piling in on them.
They need to just grow the fuck up and accept the fact that people have different tastes.
Personally I think it’s difficult to think of another artist who is as accomplished a musician as Ren in so many different fields of music. That still doesn’t mean he is for everybody.
@@supertuscans9512 I don’t think it was the like/dislike that bothered people. Rather that they seemed to not even giving it a fair chance. No one and nothing (except oxygene maybe) is for everyone.
There is some music that a lot of other people like but I just can’t bring myself to listen to because it just grates from the first 30 seconds.
I think however even people who say don’t like Hi Ren, sick boi or The Jenny trilogy would most likely find something in REN’s catalogue they like if they could be bothered to look, because his output is so eclectic, but obviously some will be so turned off, they’re not going to go there.
I can see how REN’s lyrics could turn a lot of people off because they could be viewed as somewhat moralising or even childish at times.
The odd thing for me with Ren, is that Hip Hop isn’t a genre I typically listen to but I can’t stop listening to both ‘losing it’ and ‘The Hunger’ cos I Think they are brilliant.
I'm a massive Ren fan mate, I'm watching this and see you have a tales reaction..😮 Ren fans are fierce but amazingly supportive. I hope they have been nice since
Hey man, look at first original vid first min annoyed me. Tbh it's clear come to the end of the video it hit you both. Honestly I'm glad you posted this. If most Ren fans are honest the opening intro we all raised our eyebrows and maybe giggled.
Ren makes fun of himself in it too❤
Glad you made this since comments are turned off on the original video.
What I found ironic
Roxanne, laughing hysterically
Obviously the video isn't about mental health I wouldn't be laughing about that, that's my thing.
Newsflash, it is about Ren's mental health and his dealing with voices in his head since he was a child.
Yes, point was made and a lot of bad comments were made and I decided it was best to move on and disable comments on that video. Thank you for watching the follow up
@@Xtreme4Life I understand that. And I understand that neither of you knew anything about Ren or the video. I've watched it numerous times. One of my favorite things is watching as reactors first realize he's talking to himself. The facial reactions are priceless. I don't, didn't have an issue with her laughing as she didn't know what the video was about, yet. My issue was/is with the comment "obviously I wouldn't be laughing if it was about that, that's my field" and as the video continued and she finally realized it was exactly that. A comment, something to the point of, I feel like a _______ for making that comment before knowing more about what it was about.
Don't be too hard on yourself. There's a lot of fans who are emotionally invested in the whole Ren experience and some may be clinging on a little too tight becoming a tad over protective, defensive or even volatile to anything deemed less than their level of adoration. I'm diagnosed with schizophrenia and have experienced multiple bouts of psychosis. I've had to shovel through a tonne of meds over the years and at times things are far from pretty. I admit I'm super invested into Ren's work. I struggle not to cry just listening to his tunes as his lyrics feel very personal. You said clearly you've not experienced anything like what Ren was expressing including addiction. As the song progressed you felt the importance of the piece and how it would be significant for many. A fair reaction in my eyes.
Anyone responding negatively needs to chill the fuck down and ask yourself what Ren would think of you going on the attack in his name? If you're as a bigger fan as I am then the answer will be very clear. Relax friends. Much love to all
Reading these comments has been so refreshing. People understanding and being kind with their words when someone has a different reaction or opinion to themselves.
Almost as refreshing and inspiring as listening to Ren's song.
I've never watched reaction videos before until seeing one posted on Ren's fb page. A reaction by the guy from The Darkness. Since then I've become addicted. Often the reactions start off feeling fake, with people reacting how they feel the audience would expect them to react, or super over the top.... But I love it how, as the song goes on, they get drawn in and the reactions become genuine and real.... Just like the song......so so refreshing and so heartening in a world that is filled with so much plastic and fakery.
Anyway, just love reading the respect and kindness everyone is showing. ✨
Don't stop. I loved Ren's - Hi Ren but appreciated your's was a genuine reaction. I have suspected some others reaction videos are not 1st time seen as claimed (slips out when they are making comments). So from me please keep reacting and being genuine. Kudos to you for doing this video but you really should have had to.
There is a big difference - watching something alone or with a company. I usually dont let myself feel or express vulnerable if I watch a movie, a clip or a song together with other person. So I perfectly understand that the "duo atmosphere" sometimes builds a Wall between the artistic substance and you. Some people might find that it wasnt necessary for you to explain your initial reactions... But I dont think that you were wrong doing this. When you watched the vid for the first time the most important thing for you was to keep in touch with your partner and honest and powerful art sometimes feels like a "danger". you can not let yourself open your inner gates, you feel that it might brake something inside and you just can not let yourself break when you are in a protective mode with your woman. But, when you are on your own - that`s another story. When I was younger - I was crying a lot when noone was watching me. But when I was in a company - they wouldnt see my tears. Keep up your work and all the best for you.
This is a very good point and observation, if I watch another Ren MV I will do it solo and see what happens
Check out Ren's track Losing it, the song is a fun rap track so you can let loose and enjoy with out worrying about a deep meaning behind the song
I recall the very FIRST time I saw this... It totally caught me off guard and it made me laugh, but I was so intrigued by it. After a bit it all clicked and by the end of his closing dialogue I had a big ol' lump in my throat and watery eyes and like yourself I wasn't gonna be that guy and cry (I failed).
appreciate it. thank you,
I think your wife's sustained laughter was at his opening high pitched vocal part. I've watched many reactions to this video, and every single reactor is surprised, and even confused, by how unusual and unexpected it is. Your wife is the only one who seemed to be ridiculing it. She was laughing so hard and so long, that she seemed to miss a lot of it. I was turned off and a little pissed off by that. I appreciate you doing this reaction to the reaction. It does make me feel a little less angry about the first one. I would say that your wife should attempt to suppress her laughter at something that catches her off guard. She appeared to later be moved by the song, but her initial laughter killed it.
Understood and things happen... Thank you for giving it another go
this
Good on you for taking the time to look back and reflect.. I'm sure you'll never forget Hi Ren and I hope your wife hasn't been scared off of doing reactions with you
Thank you, if I told her what everyone has said she will never do it again
@@Xtreme4LifeWell everyone should listen to the end of Hi Ren and know "we are all human beings" and all that, that encompasses. I've read a lot of comments here and I don't really see anything negative that would put your wife off.
A reaction channel should be that! A first time reaction. Too many people do fake reactions that's no good imo! Just keep doing you.
No way, man! Your first watch is what we want. All the way.
good for you for being real enough to admit that you didn't get it when you first watched it. I feel like so many people claim to have "went in blind" but the level of understanding they had about the more nuanced aspects of the video really made it not seem genuine and that they had taken notes from other reactors who had taken tips from other reactors. I believe that anyone who understands the context will understand that this is a piece of artwork and probably one of the top 100 pieces of music that has come out in the last 10 years. But I can totally understand why someone who isn't into this would think it's shit on first listen when it starts, and let's be honest; if a song doesn't grab you in the first 15-20 seconds most people generally stop paying attention
Finally, someone who gets it!!! Thank you
22 minutes in, I hate those channels too. Along with the ones that drama cry. Sometimes more watches of those change my mind tho.
I think "Hi Ren" has the power to dazzle people like a deer in bright headlights. Stunning and confusing them. Most people, or all people have never seen anything like him before and with the nurse with the pig mask on confuses people even more not knowing what's going on.
Well I know both of you will never forget Ren after your "buzz saw" debacle. Let's not forget we are human beings that make mistakes just not everyone films themselves making them 😊
I saw the first one, and i though that was a honest reaction. Everybody never react as everybody. And between the first video and this one , you have been in the same place of Ren in "Hi Ren" , the doubt & confidence battle in you. As you said you've got ADHD, i knew since the beginning (We're many in my family too) you gonna have "some issues". But you made a really good and honest reaction's video. Hope the best for you. See you soon.
Thank you very much, appreciate the understanding. Being honest has its ups and downs
Thank you for being transparent.
Thank you for watching
I know I'm late on this. Blind reactions are good but you must be present in the moment & be open-minded in every video that you're reacting to. I really appreciate that you did this. I love your humility. Also, it's ironic that you literally called yourself an a-hole in this, which is that dark voice that Ren is portraying (btw you're not an a-hole, you're human like the rest of us). Well done!!! I'm so proud of you.
Thought I already commented but can’t find it 😂 All I can say is don’t worry about the negative comments, ur entitled to ur opinion wether it’s what ppl wanna hear or not! I love Ren n love this song coz I can relate to it but it’s not gonna have the same meaning for everyone.It’s so different and defo not what u expect so it’s understandable that u reacted like u did.Props for goin bk n rewatching but I wouldn’t delete the first one x
Can you react to Jenny, Screech and Violet... as well as the Hunger please? One of my favorite reactors is Stevie Knight due to the fact that he's genuine and will always speak his mind (I'm looking for more reactors like him). Thank you for giving us your take and I hope to see more Ren reactions in the future. All the best to you and yours.
I watched Jenny Trilogy! Badass!
Ok the ADHD thing I understand, my son having it. I will now rewatch your reaction. Hopefully with a little more compassion. Ren is a genius storyteller so you have to pay attention to the words, plus he's from Wales, so the accent is sometimes a little hard to understand.
Thank you!
Hey man. No need to apologize. Don't delete the original. You are entitled to react how you see fit, hence a reaction channel. In fact, I wasn't subscribed until I watched this video. This caught my attention. Be yourself bro. You don't need to kiss anyone's ass. See ya on the next one
Respects for re watching this and the review of your reaction.
People have different opinions.
Ren is a talented singer rapper and musician, not just my opinion but many more qualified musically. I fell in love with all his output after watching HiRen. He is so much more than his diagnoses, was born with this music.
I got so bored of mainstream stuff that I stopped listening to most of it.
I am addicted to this and was hurt by the initial reaction. But that's okay.
You have different influences and tastes thats okay. I chose to be not interested in your channel for that reason.
Just to say tho his stuff got me interested in rap, hip hop etc for the first time.
It maybe worth you looking at The Hunger or Losing It or whatever you see that is one of the many other tracks he has.
Thats up to you of course. Sometimes we just have to stay in our own lane.
Did the Jenny Trilogy 😳
i think your first reaction is better , you didnt know what you were getting in to , hi ren is a story of overcoming and you did that splendidly in the video , ive watched nearly all the reactions to this and yours is more real , forget the nay sayers
I think the problem I had with your reaction, was you trying to make jokes as the beginning of the song, talking over the lyrics and missing parts of it, my favourite reaction channels try to break down lyrics and understand them, I think people left angry comments because at the beginning it didn't feels like you were not even bothered about the song its self ...but you got into it and it got easier to watch, whether the song came from a real place or not it's still giving exposure to a very real problem, you can learn from it and move on tho
No need for apologies. I subbed because you guys gave an honest first reaction. It was evident you did zero research into Ren as soon as the vid started. Authenticity is important! I think what a lot of commenters need to realize is that we have watched WAY too many reactions to Hi Ren, and we know what is coming. I also was taken aback by the yodeling the first time I watched this. I was like "WTF is this??". So I get it. I also knew that the yodeling was gonna throw people off.
Hey, looking forward to seeing more of your reactions. Keep doing Ren reactions, too. You won't regret it. He is utterly amazing. Check out Sick Boi and Chalk Outlines with Chinchilla (live version). You won't be disappointed.
Peace ✌
You're forgiven, but please try some of these other Ren Songs/Creations and then make a properly informed opinion. If you like rap, try Losing it, or Genesis, or Power, or The Hunger. If you want to hear him singing, try, Chalk Outlines, How To Be Me. BUT, b4 those, try the Tale of Jenny and Screech(full version)which includes Violets Tale. Good luck from a 70 year old Scotsman who just can't get enough Ren, so I'll be waiting for all your Ren reactions.
Thank you! I just watched Jenny, check it out! 🤘🏼
I can understand why the comments got turned off on the original video. Must have got a bit heavy. Sounds like you found out how protective we are of our boy Ren.
I dont think you should delete the first. If you do anything with it add a disclaimer to the beginning saying "hey this was our initial blind reaction. After realizing the content of the song I went back and made a second video about our initial reaction." Ive watched a lot of reactions of this video and a lot have had the initial reaction that yours did as far as the wtf am I watching.. Giggles or mockery of the beginning vocal. I think where yours became off putting to people, or at least me was that reaction/emotion carried over and was drowning out further content of the song. Watching reactions I fully expect the video to be paused, thoughts shared, comments made, parts rewound. So I am seeing your take on the whole song not just the bits you are catching between reacting to previous parts. I think that was the biggest difference between your video and a lot of the others I watched and enjoyed. I did watch the whole thing so I know the reaction at the end was quite different from the first half. I guess my thoughts are if you have a strong reaction to a specific part of a video.. Pause it react.. REEL IT IN. Then continue. That way you arent missing things and your reactions to one moment wont be misconstrued as your reaction to the whole. Just my personal thoughts/advise. I do second what another comment said about the thumbnail.. It drives me crazy when thumbnails aren't from the actual content I am about to watch but that happens all the time. Best of luck to you!
It takes a good man to apologize !!! ...Thanks !!! I was one of them who didn't appreciate you and your wife's reaction !!! All's well now...I forgive and forget!
She was probably laughing because the beginning is wierd. it's out of the box and odd. so we as an audience (unless we've seen Ren before) really don't know where he's coming from or going with this. I myself raised an eyebrow he he started hitting those odd chords on the guitar but I know now it was representative of the internal struggle for control. And once you heard that he was undergoing therapy you started paying attention then. All is well...
I can't wait the reaction to the reaction's reaction.
Maybe this can be a new trend, I can react to all my old videos and really piss off the world!
I'm sorry to hear you've been getting flack from my fellow Ren fans. It's pretty clear you just wanted to rock out to van Halen or whatever and got blind sided by this one; but even if not, no piece of art is going to connect with everyone and I think people just need to step back and chill. Anyway, I'm really happy to see that you've done some other Ren reactions since (brave man) and I'm off to check them out right now. Also have a look at his band the Big Push: they are unbelievable!
oh, I watched your original video the other day. I recall being a bit disappointed at the beginning because your wife was laughing at it, but then relieved as she quickly realized what was going on.
I've been watching lots of the reactions. Many don't know what to think at first. Your and your wife'sreaction wasn't unusual, and I thought it was fine.
It is nice that you watched it again.
Let it go mate. You should be concentrating on all of em?
As a person who needs time and repetition to “get” a song I don’t know how any of you guys do what you do. I like the premise of this video. You couldn’t have known Hi Ren spoke so deeply to so many people. So in critique of your re-reaction, let the knee-jerk criticism go. You couldn’t know. The internet is gonna internet. On the other hand, some of the criticism was probably warranted, as you said yourself. Be kind to yourself about it tho
Yes this is typically me, I’m not a huge lyric/meaning person so it sometimes takes me a few to catch on. Thank you for watching!
Introspection is a great thing, we should all do it, with that said, doing so is one of the hardest things for most people to do, so kudos to you! It is kind of one of the points of this masterpiece, that we are human beings, Jesus said , do unto to others as you would have them do unto you! That's karma baby!! if you treat people lightly with no care, expect the same thing in return. Now that's a lesson we all need, like Ren said some people are victims, and some are students. Life is a lesson, the quicker you learn, the easier it gets, but there is always going to be pitfalls, that's human nature. 💗
You should check out REN- THE HUNGER
Going to check out Jenny or something like that tonight
I didn't see any comments saying you should watch the video first...I DID see people saying you might want to research the artist first. Your excuses speak volumes
Yo Dawg I heard you like reviews so we gonna review a review of my own review
We are all humans and therefore imperfect. We are all in this dance and you made fools of yourselves but you came back to say sorry and explain. That takes balls. I'm one of those you offended. I am so glad you came back to us with this. Respect.
I see a lot of reactors, and I personally prefer it not to be watched beforehand. There were others who found parts of the song funny. Don't change you because others don't like how you were. They are the ones who missed the message of Ren. Please don't quit over them. Speak your truth. Not everyone has to be empathetic all the time. It's your channel they can show themselves out. Rens is independent because so many didn't like or appreciate his music before
I hate that you feel like you have to apologize for your reaction. The reaction was genuine and that's what you're here for. Keep doing you, ignore the overly zealous, and have fun. Don't delete the video.
I just saw ur first ren reaction.. And theres nothing wrong about it.. Its truly honest reaction.. And i love it.. And i subs u because of it.. Compare thousand fake chanel reaction outhere.. I think u did great job.. Yes a little bit cringe But honest
Relax, we are human beings
I watched your original and your joint confusion and discomfort was clear at the beginning. I think Ren likes to destabilise, he likes you to feel curious and even uncomfortable and off balance. I've seen a couple of 'don't like it' reactions and I just switched off. They are entitled to their opinion but both gave very few clear reasons for not liking. I thought you got caught off guard and you both then got drawn in and that was fascinating. I'm sorry if you got abusive/unkind comments. I can see your channel is important to you and your reputation is too. Remember opinions are like buttholes, everyone has one. You won't benefit from taking those comments to heart. Filter the constructive criticism from the unpleasant/subjective criticism. Basically I'm saying I agree, you don't need to apologise. I was irritated at first because you weren't ready, and I wasn't ready for your reaction but you did grow to understand what it was about. And then I went and got a cup of tea, the world revolves. Shit happens, let it go. Overall I liked your original reaction because it was raw and we could see you, isn't that what the song is about? Fighting against your honesty is like keeping your legs rigid in the dance. You do you, be yourselves.
As many people before said, stop beating yourself about the reaction to your first video and UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES DELETE IT. Yes, of course, the beginning of it was irritating for anybody who already seen the whole video and knew where it is going, because of the a complete mismatch of your attitude with what was coming - BUT YOU DID NOT KNOW WHAT WAS COMING. You were in a completely difference place and mood, you did not get it in the beginning you were just like "what is this crap???". And it was honest! Nobody wants fake reactions! Yes, the viewers might be deceived sometimes, but as soon as they realise reactions are fake, they gonna abandon such reactor. Your job as a reactor is not to say you like what other people like, it is to 1. understand what you are watching 2. react honestly. Yes, if one clearly does not understand what they are watching and still forms strong negative opinions about it, there will be justified backlash, but that is something completely different then just people disliking your reaction because you dislike what they like - such people can go to... go their own way. And the main point was you came around and understood it! Your wife explicitely said "obviously I wouldn't be laughing about that [mental illness]..." so at this point you clearly did not get it yet. But later on you got it! And yes, I won't lie, in the beginning I was also irritated by your reactions and thought about stopping watching it, but then I watched it to the end and gave you a thumbs up. And it was exceptional and valuable compared to million other reactions exactly because you were so unprepared and this song had to break through your initial very strong resistance!
I should have filmed my reaction to watching this...😁
Then you would force me to do a reaction of you reacting to me reacting to myself who was reacting to Ren!
I say this as another ADHDer...
You need to step back from this. You said your bit, but how you are responding and letting folks get under your skin enough to bicker in comments is not who I think you want to be.
That said, I think that it's good that you went back and looked at your own reaction with a critical eye...but RSD manifests itself not only in internalising minor criticisms from others but also in self-sabotage...and lashing out at folks in comments is a form of self-sabotage that feeds into the self-fulfilling prophecy that we are worthless, no one likes us, we suck, we are going to fail, etc.
Just let it sit for a few days and don't engage until you've had some time away to focus on you, spending time with your family, etc. If you take that time, I'm sure you won't feel the need to emotionally respond to every little dig. It's better for your brain, my man, trust me.
This is very true, I’m fighting with people like any of it even matters. But your absolutely right, I said my piece, made a 30 minute video explaining everything even tho I didn’t have to…. I do this for fun as I find it interesting, love music, love messing with cameras/mics/lighting (I’m in AV) and I mostly get good supportive comments filled with info. The last 2 days were not fun or inspiring. You should see the comments that UA-cam filtered out. This makes me look at Rens fandom in a different light and not want me to ever give his music a chance again…. But on the other side of the coin I like to self improve and become a better dad, boss, UA-camr, and overall person which is the reason I hit record and watched my original reaction video. Thank you again for reaching out!
@@Xtreme4Life I think the thing is that Ren's music has reached a lot of people and made them feel seen for the first time...or like they aren't alone. I can understand why it could lead to an over protectiveness. That still doesn't give people the right to be nasty, but at least offers a perspective of where they may be coming from to somewhat temper it, maybe.
Don't let them keep you from exploring more of his music (even if you don't do it for reactions) because part of why I'm so keen on his stuff is he's a fellow ADHDer, so he's always chasing the dopamine and switching things up so that it keeps the mind engaged.
Get this video to 1k likes and I will delete the previous one! Should I do a different song, comment below 🤘🏼
Dont delete the first one. If people don't like it they can watch this one and then understand their own hypocrisy.
Realistically the vitriol and snarkiness of some commentors to you both are doing exactly what they had a problem with you doing.
This video here is a lot better than what I thought you were going to do, and shows your moral fortitude.
Go watch Ren's "What you want" video especially if you are an old 90's beastie boys fan it is very fun and then maybe go watch some of the more deeper ones. Whatever be you.. don't be what people who should know better want, or think you should be.
Whatever you do, don't delete original reaction. Kudos to you for going back and taking another listen.
I don’t think you should delete it. See it as a learning experience, and a chance to be even better at what you do. We all make mistakes, deleting them is not learning.
I will add my voice to others and say, please don't delete the original. Thank you.
Please don't delete this. I'm a die-hard ren fan and I want you to leave it up because it is honest.
mate, fair play for critiquing your own vid. Your initial reaction wasnt even so bad, especially when you mentioned ADHD, i can relate.
Don't feel bad dude, I wasn't too hyped about it the first time I heard it. It grew on me. He has better songs. Not everyone has to like the same thing anyway
you should not watch stuff beforehand. we want raw reactions but you should try to stop pre-judging things and assume you know what a song's message is before you've heard it. some songs have huge twists in the story and until the end you don't really know what it is about. It's not a big problem and no one should judge you for it. just learn from it.
So you react, then we react to your reaction, and then you react to our reaction of you. Lol. 🤣
And my own reaction lol
You must have received some negative feedback, and also experienced some regret, if you felt the need to address a reaction video; if it was a review produced in retrospect I'm pretty sure the comments you wished you hadn't made would have been edited out.
And focusing on what a reaction is, it is a response to something external that you have no control over, and which you can't anticipate, predict, or decide, how it is going to impact your emotions, or what behavior will be manifested. An obvious example is the variety of ways a person can process grief, and how expectations of the response to grief can be misconstrued, due to behavior not aligning with emotions.
I'm reminded of a friend of mine, who at the age of about 15 was attending church and the vicar (or priest, I'm not sure of the denomination) announced that a longtime attender had passed, and his immediate reaction was laughter, although it didn't align with his feelings.
I don't think this video was necessary, but it's clear that the material Ren produced was a motivating factor. And I don't think there is any reason to delete the reaction video (although I confess I cringed when you stated it was time for his medication).
This is getting long so I'll wrap it up! Neither what I'm writing now, nor your video above would have existed if Ren hadn't released a video for a song. I'd never heard of Ren a month ago but it is clear that he is incredibly talented musically, is superb at writing lyrics, and is a powerful and convincing performer. This really is a work of art. And now I'm better acquainted with his other music, I know this song is no exception. I really hope the treatment he is receiving is beneficial, because I selfishly want to see and hear as much of his art as I can; but just as much, pain may be inevitable, but suffering isn't, and I don't want him, or anyone else, to experience it. Hope everyone who has read this far has a good day, and a better future!
chill dude, there are bigger things to be concerned with in life...... I initially really disliked you and your wifes reaction in the first minute or so... but you came round... the issue was the disrespect to a persons creative output and with this piece in particular it really means something deep to people who suffer with these things... it is more than just a song, but you didn't know that going in. It is usually better to not mock people just cos you didn't get it... anyway relax with it.... we are just human after all
Humble wears nicely.
I didn't watch your initial reaction, just this one. I didn't see much wrong aside from maybe the ill-placed medicine comment, but I think even that is explainable.
You went in with a certain (happy) mindset and that changed as the story was told. I've seen plenty of reactions start with similar, or WTF, or more mocking tone but change once it started unfold. By the end almost all of them (that are paying attention) are stunned, mostly quiet, and amazed by this piece of work. I saw the same thing with your reaction. I wouldn't be surprised if it made you even more emotional for the Linkin Park song. Ren made the mental health struggle real and relatable, and it's an uncomfortable subject for many people for many reasons, and I kind of suspect that's why the medicine comment at the end - humour as a means to break the tension.
That being said, I won't like your video, and I hope it's your most un-liked (not thumbs down, just not hitting the like button) so that you don't delete the original. :)
Yup, we watched the LP Song right after this one
Thank you for understanding
Fair play to you for the redo..🙂👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Don't you think ? That is reaction 🥂✨
I’ve just watched both. I honestly don’t think you needed to do this vid, your reaction is your reaction I’ve seen probably 200 of these now and there’s many that see it the same way. Let’s be honest the start is not normal if you’re expecting to listen to ‘a normal song’ so it is actually weird. But Rens ren and he’s just different and that is why he’s loved because he’s not a plasticine sheep, he’s a Shepard and does things his way. Anyways you won’t read this but thought I’d write anyways. Gonna look to see if you have any other Ren now.
I haven't cringed at a reaction so much ever. Have the courtesy to listen before you comment. I had to switch the reaction off because she angered me so much. Then you talked to each other through parts of it.
You have to be qualified if you're going to comment on someone's artwork without alienating your whole audience.
You have to be qualified if you’re going to comment on someone’s videos. ✌🏼
Please, this has to be a joke. Qualified to react to something? What test do we take? I’d ACE it!! I react all day!!
...now try Sick Boi by Ren...
I’ll get to it soon, going to let the scene cool of a bit