Psychotherapist Reacts To Ren - Hi Ren
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- Опубліковано 27 тра 2024
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Join Jim Morris as he delves into the emotional landscape of the song "Hi Ren." In this video, Jim unpacks the lyrics, melody, and underlying themes of the song, offering profound insights into its potential impact on listeners' mental well-being. Discover how music can serve as a powerful tool for self-expression and healing as Jim navigates the intricacies of "Hi Ren" in this analysis.
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Outstanding reaction! Your education, training, and experience really allowed you to grasp the depths of this masterpiece. You got more from this in your first listen than most of us (certainly true for me) gets after 6-10 repetitions! The line about hope, and "I'm the voice that you hear when you loosen the noose on the rope..." I have always thought that was a double-impact. He meant it both figuratively (as you eloquently described) AND literally. After a couple repetitions, and after learning more about Ren's personal history, I adopted the opinion that this piece is meant for three fundamental audience groups. 1) Those who really have never dealt with true mental struggles. For that group, the song is meant to teach and enlighten (helping the students who can't relate first-hand... but have people in their lives who DO. It helps us better understand and empathize without negative judgment) through his amazing story. 2) Those who struggle with the "usual" back and forth.... the two 'sides' on each shoulder. 3) Those with profound difficulties who often DO get to the point where they consider, try, and ultimately back away from suicide. Anywayzzz, your reaction and your commentary were very well related to an eager audience. Thank you!
Thank you for sharing that! So many audiences can benefit from Ren’s creations. I’m glad to help spread the message! RENegades unite!!!
Thank you for the most heartfelt reaction I've seen to Ren's beautiful, phenomenal masterpiece which is so inspirational and has helped me and so many others who are dancing that eternal dance. And thank you Ren.
Wonderfully Stated❤
I fit into number 3. Great comment
I feel like this music and the lyrics demonstrate so precisely what it's like when your negative voice is trying to wrest control back and sabotage all progress. It's brilliant.
Rens journey is quite remarkable. Misdiagnosed for over 10 yrs. He was fed many different drugs in that time. Finally a doctor diagnosed him with Lyme disease. He has had stem cell treatments and for about the last year+ he has been in Calgary being treated for his illness. He's a Rockstar. Cheers
Remarkable indeed!
and that's only the sickness part. In addition to all of this in 2010 one of his best friends commited S (songs referring this: Freckled Angels, Su!cide, For Joe) and only a couple of months later another friend passed (Callum, he gets mentioned in Su!cide and Ren released Mackay - a piano instrumental - just recently)
To me it says everything about the Euro med system.
The claim is that it's " free ". That's not true at all.
The claim is " it's better ".
Really ?? I live in E TN, testing for Lyme is common.
Ticks are common in Europe, like here.
" It's better " is not 10 years and finally a Dr in Belgium runs that test.
Ren has left us speechless, crying, laughing and everything in between over the past year or so. Welcome to the family ❤
Thank you for the kind comment!
Right? Have you been following the daily lives? Omg, more love every day..
He has stated that if this song could help just one person it would be worth it. I think it is safe to say this masterpiece has helped
way many more people than he could have dreamed about.
I agree! Thanks for watching.
When he's singing at the end, I see it as going from "standing in the fire" to "dancing in the flames".
Love it!
I loved how he called it a celebration. The beginning is a bit of a howl, sadness. The ending is a celebration.
I have complex ptsd. I feel like ren has learned to dance with the more negative parts of himself at the end, thereby disarming it. I am of course projecting, but I love the idea and importance of shadow work for trauma and this artpiece really exemplifies it for me.
@@LibbydohNot projecting. Ren has PTSD from the years of illness and not knowing what was wrong with him.
@@Libbydoh "when I learned to soften, the dance (life) got easier" that hit me hard, when I stopped fighting with myself (psychologically), things did get easier
dance with your negative parts, same thing
good luck
Deep empaths are immediately drawn into this. I was, and still am, mesmerized by how many of us there are. Nice to know another one, and thanks for sharing your reaction. You got my sub.
Such a pleasure to connect with people like you. Thank you for caring about others!
Born An empath and it is not easy to see humanity for what it is and has always been and how you can feels others hurt as if it is yours and you know what they are thinking and feeling rather good thought or bad. you know when they are lying to you. I had to find my group of people like me and leave all the others alone.
Empath also. Sending you love and light. Been crying over this song and listening to reaction videos since I first heard it a few hours ago.
I'm not an empath at all, but for some reason i love seeing your guys' empathic reactions to this. It feels like witnessing genius when I'm kinda dumb.
@@madsteeez being an empath doesn’t have anything to do with intelligence. I would argue that since you are open to hearing about all different experiences people have, that makes you pretty damn intelligent. Empaths “feel” damn near everything. How one reacts to those feelings is a completely different matter. I think it’s really great that you enjoy reading experiences from an empaths perspective..to me..that’s actually a sign that you are empathic yourself. Maybe not an “empath” per se, but the effort to understand the feelings of others and validating those feelings is a healthy sign of empathy..just as long as you don’t view yourself as “less than” anyone else. You are insightful and kind and willing to willing to try to understand all different perspectives, which is in of itself, a sign of intelligence. As an empath who often times feels misunderstood and sometimes emotionally invisible, I want to thank you for recognizing our reactions. Again, your comment says a lot about who you are as a person and it seems to me that you’re probably closer to being an empath yourself than you might even know. ❤️ Love and light. Namaste
And all done live and in one take
He's truly refreshing!
Common misconception, this one was 4 takes melded.
@@omnomshibob the audio is One take apparently. Yes the video was spliced from four different performances as they had to vacate the building prematurely.
I kinda love that this was shot in a basement room where he lives without permission and this was the 4th take... some cameras, a lapel mike, Ren and his guitar... with some flickering lights. Astounding... His Money Game 3 got some money spent on it. Tale of Jenny and Screech had basically no money involved... the third part had him sitting on boxes to simulate a hospital bed at the beginning. Jenny's tale is shot outside their flats at night and you can catch a neighbor yelling at them to shut up as he's performing live in the alley below.
That is absolutely amazing!
Ren is an extraordinary orator and advocate for mental health, and those with chronic illness. If you want other therapy-adjacent songs from him then Sick Boi, Chalk Outlines (live), How to be Me (live), Su*c*de, Seven Sins, and Crutch are all very focused on his treatment/illness and experience of living with both. The Tale of Jenny and Screech (full) is basically a one man play about trauma and society in 13 minutes.
There's so much that I think you would love to explore, and from which you could launch some brilliant conversations.
Sounds great! I'll check them out. Thanks for letting me know!
@@PsychotherapistReacts When you watch Jenny and Screech better take some allergy medicine ... if you know what I mean ... have to protect those eyes :/
The Tale of Jenny and Screech in full is amazing Ren is known for one take vids. Ren is amazinly positive, a American news station had to appologise for getting him so wrong. He was in a busking band in Brightin and they are wonderful.
Luckly Rens rabbit hole is never ending and very friendly.
Ren is amazing and has changed my life. May I suggest you watch his video he made when he hit 1 million subs defining success? It shows you his character. ❤ He doesn't have any bad songs, but some that might suit your profession are Insomnia, Depression, Crutch, Penitence, Dominoes, Su*cide, How To Be Me, Chalk Outlines, and Sick Boi. Thank you for your wonderful reaction.
Thank you for sharing your experience. That's amazing! I will also check out your recommendations.
I'm glad you mentioned the important of being a student, most have missed that and only seem to notice the victim. But the student part is so important, the way out.
Thank you. Yes, we should all be life-long learners!
I love that it's Ren's dichotomy that we're victims or students, rather than victims or oppressors. (Pain and grief are part of life and you don't need an active participant causing them. We're not enemies.)
Bravo ❤…thank you for your thoughtful reaction…you’re about to connect with thousands of “Renegades” who are inspired by REN to actively bring about a better future for all…enjoy and rejoice my friend!!!
I sincerely appreciate your comment! Thank you! 🤟
Welcome aboard.. buckle up...
Will do! I'm ready for take off!
@@PsychotherapistReactstrust me nobody is ready for what's coming when you start the journey 👍🏻
@@southstandlufcss5truer words, my friend. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
It just fills me with joy and emotion every time I witness someone new discover Ren and experience this song, specially when it´s so much appreciated. Good for you and thank you for sharing! Keep enjoying Ren, he is just a genious musician and human being!
Wow! Thank you so much. I'm grateful for your comment!
Ren's music has healed massive traumas that 20 years of psychotherapy was unable to do. #RENegades ❤
That's wonderful to hear! Thank you for sharing with us!
I loved your reaction, thank you.. I look forward to you finding and reacting to lots more of his art x
You said it perfectly, Ren is a “Rare, Valuable, Gift”
So glad to learn with you guys. Great experience!
The REN rabbit hole is deep. Welcome and thank you for your reaction!! 🐇🕳️🖤
Thanks for the kind words. Glad you enjoyed it!
Ren Gill is a gift to humanity! I am unintentionally obsessed…. I can’t help to consider him a true genius! He is so intelligent…. So raw….. so concerned with helping people who are dealing with their own “darkness “! I have listened to almost nothing but Ren and his incredible group of talented artist he brings to the table for two years now!
His music is a gift. I'm so glad you and others recognize that! Awesome.
Me too ❤
A true modern art genius
It is obvious by your reaction you are a caring psychotherapist. Ren has alot of music where he talks about his journey, and new music is dropping just about weekly right now. I found his music 18 months ago and haven't stopped watching him since.
Wow, thank you so much for that! I appreciate your kind words! 🤟
The flickering lights when Condescending Ren speaks adds to the very well thought out scenario. This transcends from music into art.
I agree....ingenious!
I'm diagnosed as bi polar, and one line at the end hits me so hard - the more intensely the light shone, the darker the shadow it casts - that is exactly how it feels. I hate knowing the shadow is coming and not being able to do anything to stop it. Im tired
Thank you for sharing that. It's understandable to feel that way sometimes. I really like the Ren talked about shifting away from winners and losers and embracing the opportunity to learn and dance with the shadows. Sometimes, we need help learning to dance, so please don't hesitate to reach out to a professional in your area if needed. You matter!
@@PsychotherapistReacts thank you for your response. You are right, maybe there's a way to work with the shadows instead of fighting. I think I will talk to someone 💜
@@ally93796 Thank you for opening up!
Think of the possibility that we all share one grand mind and one mighty heart! Each of us are needed to heal the collective pain that exists. Don't be fooled by those who seem to not hurt, this is humanity's pain for us all to come together to heal💓
@@PsychotherapistReactsWell said 💓
Great reaction. Ren is still going through his struggles today but he is getting better treatments in Calgary AB, Canada. His music & message is thriving now. REN’s album, “Sick Boi” hit no. #1 in the UK last Fall 2023! We are so proud of his accomplishments. Thank you for your support.
That's great to hear. What an awesome community!
Music with Articulate ideas and intelligence catching an audience who recognises talent . Ren powerful communicator
Well said!
Welcome to the wonderful world of ren, where you can always expect the unexpected 😊ren is truly a once in a generation type talent, i hope to see you fall down this rabbit hole which is his artistry 🥹💜💜 subbed!
Thank you!
Well hello there from the Renegades, welcome to the Ren rabbit hole, I've been playing, making or listening to music 43 of the 53 years I've been on our little mote of dust in a sun beam, and trust me when I say, you are in for quite a treat!! This kid, well he's 34, is really something else, not only a wise soul, but I've never seen anyone so talented. Hold on to your hat....this whole performance was a live one take!! Took them 4 tries to get it, but what you saw was one take, minus the spoken word at the end, no studio work other than some touching up Ren does himself, before he uploads it, little reverb or compression that's it.
I feel like you're gonna fit in well with the Renegades, I've seen more people react to this song than I care to admit, and quite a few in the mental health field. What I really liked about your reaction and post song synopsis was, that you could literally feel your enthusiasm, and how stoked you were, plus I loved that you mentioned that you learned something. I'm a big believer in we're never too old or too knowledgeable to learn something new, and seeking out knowledge keeps us young, I've seen a lot of mental health people react to this song and while I know they mean well, they try to tell the viewer a little too much what the song means, instead of interpreting it as more of a general guidepost, as you did in your synopsis, so great job, I look forward to more of your reactions, just subbed.
You won't meet a nicer group of people than Ren fans, big ol' hearts, always ready to lend an ear or advice, and never judge. They can be a little excitable at times wanting you to do certain songs next, and it can be a little overwhelming for some reactors. Just know this, besides doing the few trilogies Ren has, in order, there is absolutely no order in which you need to consume his catalog, even if some of the Renegades push you a little in a certain direction, remember, it's your channel, and your journey down the Ren rabbit it hole, you travel it as you please, and I promise you, the Renegades will respect your wishes and be along for the ride. Ok, enough rambling, that's what happens when my gal is working and I'm off, I go past my 2 cups of coffee I'm normally allowed..lol. Take care!! ✌💚
Thanks for the sub. More importantly, thank you for taking the time to provide your valuable feedback. I sincerely appreciate every word. 🤟
Welcome to the Reneverse!!! His honesty and openness is helping millions. The topics that he is exploring are courageous and I am subbing to hopefully see more of your journey down the Ren rabbithole.
I agree. Thanks for the sub!
What strikes me and - seemingly - no one else is how "soft Ren" looks at his fretboard while "harsh Ren" is so full of confidence...
It really illustrates how much dark Ren can poke holes in his self-confidence and make him second-guess himself.
It's a great video with excellent attention to detail.
@@PsychotherapistReacts This video was nominated for major awards. Ren and his filmmaker friend, Sam, have just won an award for another one of their pieces. I hope you get a chance to check that out too. Money Game 3, but of course you need to do #1 and #2 first! haha.
Welcome to Ren,enjoy the ride,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Thank you!
I hope you continue down the REN rabbit hole 🐇 🕳️ ❤
I'm in!
@@PsychotherapistReacts ❤️🔥😊
Great reaction. You will love investigating Ren's catalogue I'll be back to see more
Appreciate the comment! Thank you for your kind words!
Ren has such a great catalog. Definitely keep diving down this rabbit hole. He's amazing.
I certainly will. Thank you!
What an awesome reaction :) Very heart felt. Thank you.
Ren just put out a new video yesterday ... Chapter 1 ... where he describes his journey early days ... and his friend Joe Hughes.
Thanks a lot for your comment! That sounds interesting. I'll check it out...😃
Ren is highly intelligent and very compassionate. He's sharing these songs about mental health in the hope that they will help others who suffer with chronic illness. If you react to How to Be Me and/or Chalk outlines do the live video versions. He did Crutch in part to honor those folks who stand by people with chronic illness.
His intelligence and compassion certainly shine brightly. Thank you for the recommendation.
You're the first person who has voiced appreciation for his line "Some people know me as the voice that you hear
When you loosen the noose on the rope" It's one of my favourite lines. I fell hard as a fan for Ren after seeing this video because I connected deeply with him due to my own struggles from anxiety, panic attacks and depression.
Really glad you liked it. The healing power of music is awesome!
Welcome to Ren's World!!!
Thank you!
Welcome to the RENaissance.
Love it!😃
The beauty of Ren's music is that it touches something in us that we recognise but didn't realise we had forgotten. The dance is to be enjoyed not endured, remember 'curse your clumsy footsteps' never curse yourself, in this way we cannot forget that 'we are human beings'. Love and light from the Renegades x
Well said! Thank you for shining so brightly!
I love when a therapist reacts to this work with such positivity, after watching this uncountable times I feel it is his strongest piece. ren’s talent shows in everything he does, but his willingness to be vulnerable while strong particularly shows in this one.
Thanks for casting your light my way. I'm glad you're here!
❤
Welcome to the world of #ren
He's truly outstanding & a all-round amazing human being who can do it all & make you feel every emotion 🖤
Definitely deserves all the happiness & success in the world as the talented kindhearted No.1 independent artist he is 💖
Well said! Thanks! ♥
He also was in a band called The Big Push if you want other music with 4 other talented people lots of Busking in the UK
Your reaction was about as perfect as it could get. You didn't miss a thing. Also, your emotional reaction was entirely appropriate and very validating. Thank you
That really means a lot. I'm glad you are part of this awesome community.
Thanks for the empathy of your reaction. For me Ren is a portal to a better world. The 185 comments below (as I write) are a testament to that. I look forward to following your journey.
Wow, thank you so much. What an awesome community!
Ren is such an amazing artist. Thank you for reacting and I look forward to many more reactions. May I suggest the Tales trilogy of Jenny and Screech, the 13+ minute video. Ren graciously put three separate videos into one so people can easily view them in order. As a psychotherapist, you might find these interesting.
I'll check into those. Thanks for letting me know!
Thoroughly enjoyed this reaction to Hi Ren. Definitely worth a sub❤
Thank you for your encouraging words!
Many reactors dont mention or just assume the "Loosen the noose on the rope" line is literal, that line gets me everytime and you put it so succintly, its not just the obvious unaliving oneself, its having enough hope and being able to cast the troubles and misery away just enough to breathe.
So glad to hear that this resonated with you. Glad you're here!
Here here!
Welcome to the REN-aissance!
Thanks for the warm welcome!
Ren is dropping daily journal diaries about his life. Chapter one dropped yesterday. It's just him reading so don't expect any music but it'll give you a good sense on his history and journey to get to where he is right now. Chapter 2 drops in about 3 hours as of this post.
Chapter 1: ua-cam.com/video/hQP7YoQdF3Y/v-deo.html
That sounds amazing. Thanks for letting us know!
New sub for your Ren journey! This man is unique and a light in the dark for those of us that suffer in silence with chronic illness and mental health that others don't understand or that have incorrectly diagnosed or dismissed altogether. His music- all of it- is an inspiration and a comfort. He's a once in a lifetime artist! I don't say that lightly! 💙💙💙
Thank you for being here! I can see how this music provides inspiration and comfort. Outstanding!
Ren❤❤❤❤
Welcome to the REN-aissance!!
We - “the Renegades” welcome all that have an open mind and an open heart…. This will be a rabbit hole you’ll experience like no other of our time 👍👊
The Renegades are certainly shining their light. Shine on!
Wonderful reaction, I really liked how you were able to put into words what and why Rens lyrics made us feel, especially about the noose. Looking forward to seeing more 🎉🤗
Your comment fills me with joy. Thank you!
I love it when therapists react to this, I hope you can use Ren's insight into this murky water to help others.
Cheers from Australia.
Absolutely! Thank you!
@@PsychotherapistReacts also you will probably find Ren's video 'diazepam' interesting if you get time.
I've watched more reactions to this song than I'd ever care to admit... but today, today I needed THIS reaction. Your insights and perspective were necessary today. Thank you.
That's wonderful to hear! So glad you let me know! ❤ We're all still learning...
When Ren sings, "The voice that you hear when you loosen the noose on the rope," I took it to represent suicide. As if you were fixing to do the act, but that faint whisper of the voice you hear told you to have hope and not give up, hence (loosen the noose on the rope).
So glad to hear that the lyrics spoke encouraging words to you. It's a great song! Thanks for watching!
The subtitles for this are notoriously bad lol, please turn them off! Great reaction tho, i love Ren and psychology based reactors. Nice one mate, subscription added! Stick with REN and us RENegades will come flocking! "The tale of jenny and screech (full version)" next, please! Also, i think you would appreciate "dominoes". Anything by ren is great, basically.
Thank you for the sub and comment!
I agree. My heart sinks when I see a reactor using subtitles for this video in particular, because you can see the reactors attention is focused solely on reading the subtitles and not concentrating on the actual nuances of the video itself. In fact, many times, as soon as I spot the subtitles and note that the reactor doesn't turn them off, I quit watching the video completely.
@@abbyg5069 nice point about how the subtitles distract the reactor's attention, I hate that! ✌️ 💕
Many many people have felt this amazing work of art like an intense dose of therapy about how to reconcile with our demons. He is building a fantastic legacy of healing and deep (and sometimes just fun) music. Welcome to the party.
Thank you kindly. I'm overwhelmed by this community!
There is also a version with a audience
What a wonderful reaction! Thank you so much. The first time I heard Ren sing this, I knew that he was a remarkable human being. In the year since then, I have watched this video at least 50 times. Today I wept like a baby... again. So much tension can be released if people really listen to this. We all need hope and Ren is offering it to us all. Your analysis was spot on and very much appreciated.
It's obvious from this video that Ren has an abundance of talent. He has wisdom to share and he does it in so many different approaches and genres. I hope you will explore his extensive catalog and tune into his channel Right Away(!) to see Missing, which is Ren reading his personal story to us for the next week. Yesterday he read Chapter 1 and today, in only a few minutes, he will give the world Chapter 2.
Thank you again for this review. You nailed it. Please give us more Ren reactions! I have just subscribed to your channel and am looking forward to seeing you again 💜
Thank you for your heart-felt comment. I agree that his music contains healing power that the world needs. I will check out his videos where he shares more of his story with us. Shine on!
Really outstanding, insightful reaction. I can tell, you’re going to enjoy Ren’s work. Subbed for more. 👍
Thank you for your feedback and sub!
New sub here thanks for a great reaction, welcome to the ren rabbit hole
Thank you for subbing!
Im now subscriber number 63. Nice work!
Many thanks! 🤟
@PsychotherapistReacts .... Welp.... I was sub 63 only 11 hrs ago. Now you have 576! Remember me as a first hundred subscriber when you get your youtube play button some day!
I still cry during this song. He is so open, honest, genuine, and always has a positive message to provide hope!
Well said. Thanks for watching!
Great reaction to this true GENIUS
Liked & subscribed in anticipation of you reacting to more Ren
Cheers pal 👍🍻
Many thanks for the sub and kind words!
Oddly enough I had the same allergie when I first watched it. Incredible piece of art ❤
Awesome! Thanks for that! 😃
I appreciate watching reactors when he says "I'm the voice that you hear when you loosen the noose on the rope..." so many times you can see who has had those thoughts or impacted by someone that has.
Same here.
And even more incredible is that this video is a single take recording...no cuts or editing, no studio audio. Simply amazing!
Thank you for this great reaction. I hope you'll explore his work. Given your specialty, I would highly recommend watching Chalk Outlines, BUT....choose the LIVE version (with Chinchilla)
Thank you, I will
Excellent reaction. Enjoyed your discussion both in meaning and musically. You didn’t miss a thing (eg “student” or the “noose”). Looking forward to maybe you watching the Tales (13 minute video) and ‘How to be Me’ if you do more Ren reactions. Subbed to await your next. Thanks ❤
Thank you! I'll check those out....
I love how "good Ren" gets more anxious and aggressive as he goes on.
Welcome to the Ren journey
I’m on it! Glad you’re here too!
I sincerely hope that you continue your journey thru the Reniverse. He is an artist that defies genres and stereotypes. Subbed for more Ren! ❣️🦇❣️🦇❣️🦇❣️🦇❣️
He's certainly unique and has an important message that people need to hear!
Loved your thoughtful reaction. Ren is my favourite artist, his music and his spoken word, is truly gifted and relatable. I am sure it had already been suggested, but Chalk Outlines, how to be me, and Sick Boi are also so heartfelt and incredible. You may also want to check out Citizen Soldier, who sings from the perspective of both a suicide survivor and a therapist. Would Anyone Care is beautiful.
Your comment is very kind and supportive. Thank you! I will check out those recommendations!
@@PsychotherapistReacts Ren is releasing Chapters of his life story, chapter 1 from a few days ago had me in tears. He is so vulnerable and insightful. (These are not songs, but him literally sitting in his apt here in Calgary, reading his life story)
All done in 1 take which makes it even more phenomenal! Tyvm for sharing 😊
You're so welcome!
It always has me in tears when he stands up and says that hope is what causes people to choose their life over death when they have suffered so much and are ready to give up, but in the last minute with the rope get a glimpse of hope know that when you are at rock bottom life can only go up from there and to just hold on.
Love it! It’s a beautiful moment to choose life! ❤️😀🙏
As a person who suffers from MH and is a ;;;;;;;;; survivor I have dealt with alot of MH professionals. I wish that all therapists and MH doctors would watch this video. Maybe give them just a little more empathy and understanding of their patients. I love the genuine light i saw from you when reacting and your genuine attention to his issues. I subbed and will wait for you to fall down the entire rabbit hole that is Ren. His whole catalog is a testament to his strength and determination to stay in the light. The RENagade community strives from his music and genuine care for humans. Cannot wait to watch you sir. Thank you
Wow. That's really powerful. Thank you for shining your light my way!
Having seen untold reactions for over a year to Hi Ren, I’m impressed with your reaction in particular. You earned my Sub. ✌🏻
Awesome! Thank you! Thanks for subbing!
When he was saying that he would tie him up in knots and lock him inside, you could hear doubt in his voice and see it on his face. He was trying to be strong and firm but his self doubt was winning that fight. Pure genius.
Right?! So amazing. Thanks for watching.
We all cry...and then we rejoice! Welcome to the movement that is Ren. Welcome to the RENegades.
Ren is an Amazing human being hope you do more,got my sub (98)❤
Thank your for the sub. Ren is definitely worth it!
I've seen hundreds of reactions to Hi Ren and I must say that yours is at the very top! Subed for much more Ren. You will enjoy the journey!
Thank you for taking the time to share your kind words. I look forward to learning more from Ren and the community.
Welcome to the Renaissance, the rabbit hole is deep and wide. He is not only an amazing artist but a beautiful human. Each your numbers go crazy as we never tire of joining others in this journey. REN is an earth angel saving lives, spreading hope, and helping the millions of missing know they are not alone nice reaction 💜
Thanks for the warm welcome. I look forward to learning with you. Shine on!
Ren's ability to tell a story is unmatched.
Amazing! 🤩
I subbed early on in this reaction just because your opening thoughts and the look on your face said so much about how deep an impact this song was having on you. And you hit on some very key things that many reactors do not linger on very long - the victims vs. students was such an important line on my own Ren journey. It really made me think about mental health in a whole new light. Ren's music has helped me get through some very tough times after my husband passed in ways that a zillion other things I tried could not. That said, based on how you analyzed that song, if I could have found a therapist like you, I think it really would have gone a long way toward healing sooner. Just amazing analysis. Thank you. I hope you do a deeper dive into Ren's catalogue and am looking forward to hearing more!
So glad to hear that your light is shining brighter! I really appreciate your kind words, and I'm excited that you're here!
For me, Ren captured how ugly and hurtful my inner voice was when I was in crisis in 3 major depressive episodes in my lifetime. I kept wanting to be "cured" and was never told this would be a lifelong pendulum to be dealt with. I finally figured this out late in life. I hope this gives hope to younger folks who deal with major physical and mental illnesses that they are not alone and hope always exists!
So glad to hear you are doing better. Yes, it's important to spread hope and let others know they aren't alone. What an awesome community!
Enjoy diving down rens rabbithole! All the renegades will be behind you watching with you!
You guys are awesome! Thanks for being here!
Welcome to the millions whose heart has been touched by this, and all of Ren's music. It's a hell of a rabbit hole, and there's a surprise round every corner.
Awesome. I look forward to learning more. Thanks for being part of this awesome community.
That speech at the end ripped all of the hope that was buried with the rest of the skeletons in my mind right out of the ground and breathed new life into it. I've been struggling with my own mental health battles and i love the perspective it brings to table..
That’s really great to hear. Thanks for shining your light my way!
"It is this dance that separates us from angels, from demons, from gods."
In addition to his RenMakesMusic channel, check out RenMakesStuff for other interesting stuff (www.youtube.com/@RenMakesStuff/videos), particularly "Chapter 1", and the rest of the Chapters, which started to drop yesterday and will tell his story--more drops, each day for a week--leading up to his new release "Troubles," after the seven Chapters.
Thanks for sharing with us about this!
Nice one lad.
I have nothing more to say. You said it all.
Thank you!
The prequel to this part of Ren's story is the song "Sick Boi" which deals with his interactions with the people entrusted by the health system to help him.
The amount of health professionals that have been floored by this makes me hope that Ren and the RENascence of RENegades becomes a topic of conversation among those professionals rather than just another genius of our time.
This song always gives me breath when I'm drowning and need a lift out of the water. Such good relief.
Well said! Thank you for being here!
Therapist reacting to Hi Ren in a great way? Renegades like me will show you all the love they have ❤
Hope you'll go deeper into his catalogue. Subbed for it 😉
I'm glad you're part of this awesome community, and I look forward to learning more from all of you too.
He's the Swiss army knife of music... 🕳🐇
Well said. I like that...
RIGHT? The first guitar piece had me absolutely struck....and it's a roller coaster ride from there! Drinking from a fire hose.....YES. 65. I just started some long overdue therapy. This song is one of the things that motivated me to seek guidance. We can be victims....or students. YES. And I turned my therapist on to him as well. And the MUSIC....and the VOICE....and the PRESENTATION. It's so violently emotional.....and beautiful. If you don't shed a few tears after hearing this, you may be deceased.
Well said! Thank you for shining your light!
Ren must be protected at all costs. When he says he hopes to do something great. He has & he keeps doing so. You'll enjoy so much of his stuff
Cheers from the Renegades, Aussie division.
He’s doing great stuff! Thanks for repping the Aussie Division! 👍
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Thanks for shinning your light my way!
For more ren videos dealing with medicine and trauma.
Chaulk Outlines
How to be me
Sick Boy
Suic!de
For Joe
All amazing songs
I'll check them out. Thanks for letting me know!
@PsychotherapistReacts
Oh forgot he also has the song "Diazepaz".
I'm only listing the songs he has that deal with mental health and prescription drugs. He has a large amount of good songs.
He's also ver versatile, he raps, sings and does slam poetry in songs. Plays I believe 5 instruments. Guess being misdiagnosed with mental illness for 10 years before finding out he has autoimmunedisease. Steming from lime disease gives you lots of time to practice.
Of all the therapists that have reacted to this song, it seems like you felt it most deeply. His message and his music are truly gifts…
This song really hit me! Thanks for sharing your light with me! ❤️😀🙏
I always avoid reaction videos, mainly as most of them can’t quite absorb the depth of what is a masterpiece, from a guy who was then relatively unknown. This was written by Ren whilst sat under Brighton Pier in the rain, the video was choreographed and directed by Ren and they [he and a cameraman] had to break into the basement to make the video.
I’m have AuDHD, Dyslexia and OCD. I have been in that place, and when I’m going back down, this artists work helps me back up. The live and admiration I have for this man is off the scale, to me quite simply, he probably doesn’t know it, but he is a pure genius.
Thank you for being the first one to excellently explain the journey Ren takes us on to the beautiful land of hope. The first time I saw it, I cried quite uncontrollably for about 10 minutes, it really really helped me at a time when I desperately needed it!
Thank you for taking the time to share your kind words. Glad you enjoyed it. More to come. 😁
I think he purposely foreshadows the duality of the two Rens in the opening guitar solo. At the beginning it starts off like a standard sounding classical piece. Then he arches back and his face goes into a grimace as the guitar playing turns into a rather harsh and almost chaotic series of notes and slides.
It really is amazing how he did that! Thanks for watching!
“She sells seashells on the seashore…”
That’s a line from Ren’s song, Money Game. He does a lot of callbacks to his other songs.