Beautiful reaction Mimi. Welcome to the world of Ren's music. The man is a genius who defies genre, he can rap, he can sing, he can tell stories like a bard of old. Subscribed and looking forward as you dig deeper into his huge and varied catalog of music.
No matter how many times I watch this, I still get emotional. “Hi Ren" is the song that put Ren on everyone's radar since December; it went viral and has garnered over 8 million views since its debut, but he has been creating great music for more than ten years. Ren’s music videos are generally recorded live, often in a single take, although not necessarily the first take, and from various camera angles. His release, "Sick Boi," is almost another chapter to "Hi Ren." Many of Ren’s songs resonate with people because he addresses struggles that many others face every day. Ren plays multiple instruments (acoustic, electric, and bass guitar, piano, drums), has impressive vocals, is an excellent storyteller, and is quite the philosopher and poet. He is considered by many a modern bard; he calls his music “bardcore.” Ren’s earliest recordings on UA-cam are from his time in a band called “Trick The Fox,” consisting of Ren and his buddies Charlie and Tommy. Unfortunately, the band performed only briefly due to Ren’s onset of health issues. They are very talented. A fun clip to watch is “The Mash Up.” Ren’s trilogy "The Tale of Jenny/Screech/Violet" has been likened to a Shakespearean tragedy and is a prime example of his genius; it is a master’s class in storytelling and also showcases his guitar skills. The three acts are haunting, and the conclusion will catch you off guard. The trilogy needs to be watched in the order given, as this is the flow of the storyline and is best watched as a whole rather than piecemeal. Ren’s collaborations with Chinchilla (“Chalk Outlines,” “How to Be Me,” “Sexual Healing,” “One Dance/Drunk in Love”) are beautiful and showcase his singing voice. His live music videos are especially impressive. Ren's personal reflections are threaded through many of his songs; "Insomnia," "Depression," “Diazepam," “Penitence,” “Dear God,” “Heretic,” “Dominos,” his "Freckled Angels" album, just to name a few, all deserve a listen. His song "Money Game" (Part I & II) is another recommendation, although it is less of a personal song than it is an indictment of greed and the resulting injustices in this world. Ren’s Hip Hop/Rap style songs are all worth checking out if you enjoy this genre; they are pretty amazing. Check out “The Hunger,” “Genesis,” “What You Want,” “Losing it (FISHER rap retake),” “Right here, right now (Fatboy Slim one shot retake),” "Life is Funny," “Love Music (Parts 1, 2, and 3),” “Crucify Your Culture,” “Power,” and his latest release, “Bittersweet symphony (The Verve retake).” As I recently discovered, Ren also recorded a cover of “Can't Help Falling In Love (Elvis Cover),” that is simply beautiful. Then there are his performances with Sam Tompkins (“Blind Eyed,” “Earned it /Mans World / Falling,” “Walking on the moon/No Diggity”), Eden Nash (“Humble,” “Ocean”), Bibi (“Crutch,” “Ahiahiaoha”), Molly McKinna (“Penitence”), his former bandmate, Romain Axisa (“French Song”), which are all great. "The Big Push" (Ren Gill, Gorran Kendall, Romain Axisa, and Glen Chambers) busking sessions, concerts, and live recordings all are awesome and well worth checking out. Their covers of "I Shot the Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop," "Wade in the Water/Nina Simone/Trouble so Hard," “War Pigs,” "My Generation," "An Englishman in New York," “Bongo Bong,” “These Boots Are Made For Walking,” the songs "Oh My Woman," “Swan Song,” “Sweet Little Lady," "It's Alright," "Watch Out," “Dignity,” and so many others are equally impressive. The band performed their last official busking session and gave their last concert in September of last year due to the fact that Ren was leaving for Canada to undergo medical treatment for his multiple health issues, including surgeries. In anticipation of his stay in Canada, Ren prepared some music ahead of time to be released over the next six months that he expects to be gone. He released “Sick Boi” and “Bittersweet Symphony (The Verve retake),” which is another masterful work. Ren has hinted that he might release his newest song on March 29, which is his birthday.
This is the kind of artistry that gives "broken" people hope. Ren, through this performance piece, has become to a lot of people exactly what he stated in the song, "...the voice that you hear when you loosen the noose on the rope". So powerful, so impactful. The song structure itself is incredible. It starts off as a battle between his positive (Angel) and negative (Demon) aspects, the negative ten makes an overpowering last ditch effort to reign supreme, but ultimately fails as the final act, being the "God" aspect, emerges Triumphant, though still acknowledging and accepting that it will ALWAYS be a battle because we are all "a coin with 2 different sides". It's a beautifully cathartic and raw musical masterpiece. Ren is truly special. Welcome to the Ren rabbit-hole, it's a trip worth taking. This was the 4th take he did and yes, it was done live. Wait until you hear some of his other stuff, especially his storytelling ("The Tale of Jenny & Screech"). You haven't even touched the breadth of this young man's talent yet.
Ren is a brilliant storyteller. Check out his trilogy "The Tale of Jenny, Screech & Violet". Three parts that must be done in sequence in one reaction. Brilliant!! 🙂
My first language is Spanish, saludos y bendiciones desde Puerto Rico, I had to read the lyrics below the song he posted the lyrics it helped me understand better.
Please react to Chalk Outlines, How to Be Me, Sick Boi, The Hunger, Power, Genesis, Losing It, and his busking with The Big Push, and with Sam Tompkins. You will me impressed.
as noted, Ren conracted Lyme disease and autoimmune deficiency - was MISdiagnosed as bipolar - prescribed psychtropic meds that "fed" his psychosis - he remains in treatment and has a GOFUNDME account to help pay medical bills........
Suggestions: GENESIS....CRUTCH....CHALK OUTLINES....THE HUNGER...IT'S ALRIGHT....BITTERSWEET SYMPHONY....HOW TO BE ME...all of them are just phenomenal !
Great reaction ❤ Reacters are gaining a lot of mileage out of Ren's content. It would be nice if you all encourage your followers to subscribe to his channel 🤔
Thank you! I fully agree. It is incomprehensible to me that Ren's video's have garnered millions of views that are not reflected in his subscriber numbers.
I think it’s doubt vs hope. We have choice free will that means temptation and choice. The Devil is “The Accuser” not just accusing before God, for as long as you have consciousness day & night it accuses your light.
First person I've ever heard use "heart" and "mind" to separate the voices
Absolutely loved your reaction, off you go down the Ren rabbit hole, you wont be disappointed... were all right behind you..
Waiting for you down there! :)
I suggest Chalk Outlines next but they are all good (!!) - he really is a phenomenal artist - enjoy! :)
It's incredible
Beautiful reaction Mimi. Welcome to the world of Ren's music. The man is a genius who defies genre, he can rap, he can sing, he can tell stories like a bard of old. Subscribed and looking forward as you dig deeper into his huge and varied catalog of music.
No matter how many times I watch this, I still get emotional. “Hi Ren" is the song that put Ren on everyone's radar since December; it went viral and has garnered over 8 million views since its debut, but he has been creating great music for more than ten years. Ren’s music videos are generally recorded live, often in a single take, although not necessarily the first take, and from various camera angles. His release, "Sick Boi," is almost another chapter to "Hi Ren." Many of Ren’s songs resonate with people because he addresses struggles that many others face every day.
Ren plays multiple instruments (acoustic, electric, and bass guitar, piano, drums), has impressive vocals, is an excellent storyteller, and is quite the philosopher and poet. He is considered by many a modern bard; he calls his music “bardcore.” Ren’s earliest recordings on UA-cam are from his time in a band called “Trick The Fox,” consisting of Ren and his buddies Charlie and Tommy. Unfortunately, the band performed only briefly due to Ren’s onset of health issues. They are very talented. A fun clip to watch is “The Mash Up.”
Ren’s trilogy "The Tale of Jenny/Screech/Violet" has been likened to a Shakespearean tragedy and is a prime example of his genius; it is a master’s class in storytelling and also showcases his guitar skills. The three acts are haunting, and the conclusion will catch you off guard. The trilogy needs to be watched in the order given, as this is the flow of the storyline and is best watched as a whole rather than piecemeal.
Ren’s collaborations with Chinchilla (“Chalk Outlines,” “How to Be Me,” “Sexual Healing,” “One Dance/Drunk in Love”) are beautiful and showcase his singing voice. His live music videos are especially impressive. Ren's personal reflections are threaded through many of his songs; "Insomnia," "Depression," “Diazepam," “Penitence,” “Dear God,” “Heretic,” “Dominos,” his "Freckled Angels" album, just to name a few, all deserve a listen. His song "Money Game" (Part I & II) is another recommendation, although it is less of a personal song than it is an indictment of greed and the resulting injustices in this world.
Ren’s Hip Hop/Rap style songs are all worth checking out if you enjoy this genre; they are pretty amazing. Check out “The Hunger,” “Genesis,” “What You Want,” “Losing it (FISHER rap retake),” “Right here, right now (Fatboy Slim one shot retake),” "Life is Funny," “Love Music (Parts 1, 2, and 3),” “Crucify Your Culture,” “Power,” and his latest release, “Bittersweet symphony (The Verve retake).”
As I recently discovered, Ren also recorded a cover of “Can't Help Falling In Love (Elvis Cover),” that is simply beautiful. Then there are his performances with Sam Tompkins (“Blind Eyed,” “Earned it /Mans World / Falling,” “Walking on the moon/No Diggity”), Eden Nash (“Humble,” “Ocean”), Bibi (“Crutch,” “Ahiahiaoha”), Molly McKinna (“Penitence”), his former bandmate, Romain Axisa (“French Song”), which are all great.
"The Big Push" (Ren Gill, Gorran Kendall, Romain Axisa, and Glen Chambers) busking sessions, concerts, and live recordings all are awesome and well worth checking out. Their covers of "I Shot the Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop," "Wade in the Water/Nina Simone/Trouble so Hard," “War Pigs,” "My Generation," "An Englishman in New York," “Bongo Bong,” “These Boots Are Made For Walking,” the songs "Oh My Woman," “Swan Song,” “Sweet Little Lady," "It's Alright," "Watch Out," “Dignity,” and so many others are equally impressive. The band performed their last official busking session and gave their last concert in September of last year due to the fact that Ren was leaving for Canada to undergo medical treatment for his multiple health issues, including surgeries.
In anticipation of his stay in Canada, Ren prepared some music ahead of time to be released over the next six months that he expects to be gone. He released “Sick Boi” and “Bittersweet Symphony (The Verve retake),” which is another masterful work. Ren has hinted that he might release his newest song on March 29, which is his birthday.
We meet again. It's nice to know that Ren has such a loyal fanbase who wish to help him out and spread his message.
I see you in every reaction you're a very dedicated fan Hi Jens nice to see you.
@@sketchtherapy1218 Thank you. Just trying to introduce more people to Ren's art. I hope you found some of the information useful. God bless.
@@JensRandolff I've seen over 100 of your posts your information is always useful.
@@sketchtherapy1218 Thank you for your kind words. I am glad to hear that you found my comments of some use. Have a blessed night.
This is the kind of artistry that gives "broken" people hope. Ren, through this performance piece, has become to a lot of people exactly what he stated in the song, "...the voice that you hear when you loosen the noose on the rope". So powerful, so impactful. The song structure itself is incredible. It starts off as a battle between his positive (Angel) and negative (Demon) aspects, the negative ten makes an overpowering last ditch effort to reign supreme, but ultimately fails as the final act, being the "God" aspect, emerges Triumphant, though still acknowledging and accepting that it will ALWAYS be a battle because we are all "a coin with 2 different sides". It's a beautifully cathartic and raw musical masterpiece. Ren is truly special. Welcome to the Ren rabbit-hole, it's a trip worth taking. This was the 4th take he did and yes, it was done live. Wait until you hear some of his other stuff, especially his storytelling ("The Tale of Jenny & Screech"). You haven't even touched the breadth of this young man's talent yet.
Ren is a brilliant storyteller. Check out his trilogy "The Tale of Jenny, Screech & Violet". Three parts that must be done in sequence in one reaction. Brilliant!! 🙂
Fantastic reaction my friend welcome to ren love and respect from the UK 👍👍👍👍👍👍🌟😀😀 amazing channel 👍
Great react! Looking forward to lots more ren! ❤
This song is amazing. And so are you mate. Thank you
Hallo MiMi welcome to chanel ❤👍💻💻🖥🖥
One other observation. Ren generates two shadows on the floor. Brilliant artistic depiction of the duality in himself. Loved the reaction. Subscribed.
Such a good reaction video. Loved it. Ren is on another level. You really need to check "Back on 74".
What a great contrast, reacting to Hi Ren while wearing some headphones with illuminated cat ears.
First time finding ya... Please... More Ren!!!
Suggest Back on 74/Message in a Bottle, Fred Again Mashup at least!
Nice to see Ren blow your mind in front of our eyes!
Thanks for this lovely renaction. Also if there'll be a zombie outbreak soon I now know where to look for patient zero. 🧠
My first language is Spanish, saludos y bendiciones desde Puerto Rico, I had to read the lyrics below the song he posted the lyrics it helped me understand better.
Please react to Chalk Outlines, How to Be Me, Sick Boi, The Hunger, Power, Genesis, Losing It, and his busking with The Big Push, and with Sam Tompkins. You will me impressed.
as noted, Ren conracted Lyme disease and autoimmune deficiency - was MISdiagnosed as bipolar - prescribed psychtropic meds that "fed" his psychosis - he remains in treatment and has a GOFUNDME account to help pay medical bills........
Suggestions: GENESIS....CRUTCH....CHALK OUTLINES....THE HUNGER...IT'S ALRIGHT....BITTERSWEET SYMPHONY....HOW TO BE ME...all of them are just phenomenal !
Great reaction ❤
Reacters are gaining a lot of mileage out of Ren's content. It would be nice if you all encourage your followers to subscribe to his channel 🤔
Thank you! I fully agree. It is incomprehensible to me that Ren's video's have garnered millions of views that are not reflected in his subscriber numbers.
today is so beautiful, I hope you are good every second, don't be sad, thank you Mimi love u
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follow Ren down the rabbit hole... it's addictive
It is better than anything
I think it’s doubt vs hope. We have choice free will that means temptation and choice. The Devil is “The Accuser” not just accusing before God, for as long as you have consciousness day & night it accuses your light.
Isn’t Ren unique?! 😂😘
Please reaction dimas senopati bruno mars ya mimi hehe salam from borneo 🤗
bueno cuendo es que viene mas Ren? lololololol
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Reaction Raykun ok