This man completely changed my life. My entire outlook on humanity. I am not the same person I was a year ago. I can't even quantify it. I could tell you my children see a definite change. My co-workers asked me what I've done. I told him I'd listened. I sing this song everyday word for word. On top of the other 25 tracks of his. Bardcore RENegade for life. Ladies you're just now stepping into a world that you did not know existed. The emotional roller coaster this man brings through multiple genres of music is unheard of. Enjoy ladies. Spread his art.
OMG Yes! THIS! Ren, and by extension his community, have changed me more than any relationship or any therapist (and I've had great psychologists for years). Ren's music is usually my icebreaker in psychology sessions, for if I'm feeling stuck or frozen. Or if I need to tap into an emotion that needs exploring. After so many years with anhedonia and alexithymia (unable to experience positive emotions and difficulty identifying emotion) Ren’s music has been a gift. I was shut off and shut down. I'm not saying he's a magic solution, and I use his music alongside therapy. But I also know there's thousands of Renegades who have my back. Not even as an abstract, during a difficult time had direct support and many checking in on me via voice chat and direct message, and the Renegade discord even found a support person IRL to touch base in my remote part of Western Australia. She's now a friend
@@Skittenmeow Wicked nice! I have so many "why" questions that don't need an answer, period. Those questions with internal emotions and the conflict of Id and Super ego have been wicked heavy over the last few weeks. The RENegades"s experiences and coping mechanisms told, help me a wicked bunch. I don't do social media, other than UA-cam and the music. I can't get something I heard the other day. I believe it was this channel. To be fixed implies one is broken. We are not broken
@@Skittenmeow ... Some are HURT and need to be healed. That hit me hard. Ren and the reaction community is really helpful in healing. Even if it helps one person at a time.
Brief Ren bio: at 17 he contracted Lyme disease...was MIS-diagnosed with "mental" problems...given psychotropic meds that wrecked his physical and mental health...luckily, he received the correct diagnosis...has been in treatment for years and may be for life ...........thank you both for your insightful comments ! I think the Pig/Butcher represents Ren's opinion of many doctors and therapists
Thank you for adding this, I was going to have a goose about into his background when I had an hour. I knew it was something like this, just a feeling I got from his works. Hope he 'makes' it, really do.
@@kris5187 the Pig/Butcher appears in many of his videos.....I think it is a metaphor for the incompetent doctors who treated him, as do the discordant guitar, vocals and wildly blinking lights, which probably express all his internal turmoil
i think i read somewhere that Ren got into stem cell therapy "very expensive" but his autoimmune problems are getting under control its just undoing seventeen years of bad psychoactive drugs and other butcher doctor mistakes to contend with but Ren looks fit and check out LOsing it or murder Ren looks fit as fuck n message ina bottle boys ripping his shirt with the arms bulging im just an old geezer but i reconize health when i see it and Ren is Healthier now beleave that
@@un-aware0rcare yes, his physical health seems vastly improved....of course, we can never know or understand the state of his mental health.......keep a good thought !
I’ve worn that noose. I know it’s voice like I know my own. It doesn’t speak to me anymore.This song turned me around. I’ve been clean of heroin for 4 years now. Ty ren
i have 7 years off the gear it gets easier and then out of no where that niggling voice will come back just pause breathe wait a few and the moment passes i did not beat my demons all in one battle it was moments just a few a moments at a time and then the feeling of empty wains the feeling of alone leaves the want dissipates i used for 40 years did not think a way back to the living was even possible for me but god gives us all many chances he glories in our wins and laments our losses but he stands with us we are not alone stay strong my new friend stay clean just one moment at a time
Beautiful results - stay strong mate. We are all looking to numb our pain one way or another - biggest and best thing you can do is realise that's not the way and make the first steps to help yourself healthfully and end those numbing tactics. You are doing amazing from the sounds of it. He is actually such an amazing actor that my partner showed to me a while back, forgot about it and just accidentally found him through another song about his friends suicide. Super talented and empathic person.
No Offense . Speaking for myself . . . . . . far beyond 5 years . ●● Janis Joplin . ●● Kurt Cobain . ●● Layne Staley . ●● Scott Weiland . ●● Jeff Buckley . ●● Chris Cornell . - Rest In Peace To A L L Of Them . R E N . . . Please . . . Be Careful By A L W A Y S Maintaining A Healthy Degree Of L O V E For YourSelf On This Cold // Cruel World . -
@@reubennichols644 i agree completely, for me Ren is special because I got to see his success unfold in real time. Also that we have a shared rare diagnosis. But being able to converse with him in a discord chat, and interact with his friends a lot on social media makes him feel more real and more tangible. And for me finding anyone with my diagnoses is rare, at least finding those with the ability to use social media at all. Usually we're diagnosed in post-mortem not while alive. So yeah, for me Ren is a unicorn and particularly rare to find a musician who you gel with so strongly in your 40s
Really? Oh man just listen to all of Rens originals. They are all deep. But also listen to his non rap. I believe the guy is truly a musical genius. He does Bob Marley as good as Bob. Also, check out him busking with others.
In all my 56 years, including 40 as a rock musician, I've never seen anyone Close to his artistry!!! I HOPE they dig into his work! He literally has more layers than an onion, more Bars than a prison!!!
😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 Keep dealing with the jealousy pal. You've obviously been living under a rock, in the dark. You've just proven that out of the 7 billion people on the planet, 6.9999 billion are more likely to provide value to other's lives than yourself. Maybe you need to pay closer attention to Ren's messages and process them better. I hope you get the help and the light you so desperately need. @@Stockhandle123
It takes a lot to make me cry, but I'm sobbing! A 49 year old man, that song just put my whole house in order. Ren. Huge respect big love for Ren. Jah bless
@@bradhames4954 yeh he advised in an interview the landlord didnt know they were shooting a video and demanded they left, leaving them 30mins or so max...they took 3 - 4 takes and this was one of them
As someone that has and still do live with severe depression for over 45 years now, this piece of art is unparalleled. He manages to capture that inner voice in away that makes it so relatable to every single person on the planet regardless of what walk of life we come from, what status we have in society or where we are born or if we are rich or poor. He tells this story in such a profound way that it is extremely hard for me to not get emotional watching this.
Phil's wife Susan here. Ren has recently shared his story. You can find the link to the separate chapters on his You Tube channel. It is near the link to his song "Troubles" that is being premiered tonight.
Holly Molly, I have never heard of Ren before, and as someone who has and is still struggling with mental health, and have had several attempts, to end the pain. Ren's song and words are SO powerful and true. I now need to hear more from him. I have recently relapsed after a year of semi peace, so when UA-cam showed this on my page, i think its a sign. Thank you for spreading this.
stay strong and never give up. Yu are in charge of what you think. If you get down try and go for a walk and or listen to music or anything to change what you are thinking. I know it might sound pretentious but I`m 57 and have had depression form about 6yrs old. it is not about getting better but being better with who you are.
This is barely scratching the surface of Ren. I love his music his energy he is multi-faceted. Check out his music also his band the Big Push. Life changing.
The "loosen the noose on the rope" line is one of the greatest lines ever written!!! Ren is a force of nature and his rabbit hole is DEEEEP!! Enjoy going down it.
I have seen this video being reacted to so many times but it never gets old! I’m here for it. Appreciate your prospective and welcome to the world of REN!!!🎉
I am a Welsh Irish singer and teacher who comes from an extremely challenging childhood of abuse. A friend shared this song the other day and I haven't been able to stop listening. I live with autoimmunity illness and everything expressed in this song. True musical brilliance because the guitar reminds me of the usher waltz by Nikita koshkin. To express his soul on guitar in harmony with his voice is truly amazing.
A monumental artistic feat, brilliant, and beautiful for sure. But very confronting, and potentially triggering. Worth mentioning before anyone watches it I think.
I would like everyone to listen to the yodeling at the beginning compared to the end. The first was trepidatious, a false bravado, a whistling past the graveyard. Whereas the second was full throated and triumphant. This young man is a genius. There is no wasted space in this piece
I feel it's cyclical, just like his illness, just like the darkness that creeps in to our lives as we live. The good follows the bad, the bad follows the good. Two sides of the same coin. The song is the pendulum,
Ren has inspired a fandom that stands together and supports each other, all of us ready to bring his message to anyone that will listen. Go down the Rabbit Hole, you are definitely a Renegade in the making❤️
This may be the 1278th reaction I watched, but it's absolutely lovely. You got straight to the core of the message and fully contemplated and appreciated it.
This song hit me so hard when I found Ren. So profound and vulnerable. I listened to that awful, dark side and survived (after one week of ICU). That was over 20 years ago now. So grateful the other part of me shines through now. For those in a dark place, it’s temporary. You can push through. Don’t let the darkness consume you. Understand it for what it is. @heartsupport
Holy shit I really didn’t think you’d ACTUALLY do this song after messaging you on insta but my heart exploded when I opened UA-cam. THANK YOU for watching! Told you he was next level 😏
Hi Ren is a masterpiece. It's so beautiful it makes me cry every time I watch it. His other music is really good too. He's such an incredibly talented artist.
Ladies. I am emotionally moved with your review. At 73 this piece by Ren has become my passion. Your review explains why in words. Thank you for your review. Ren is beyond a treasure. He transcends our daily reality and opens a way to vision our unseen world within us. Choreograph the Dance. Beautiful... Ren brings his true self to his ART.
YES! I'm 65 and Ren has been CRITICAL in my own pursuit of mental health. I feel I've made more progress personally after Ren and Therapy than I've made in DECADES. We NEED him, we've needed him for a VERY long time!!! I watched this accidentally....cried for a solid hour....and called a therapist. THANK YOU REN!
In all my 56 years, including 40 as a rock guitarist, I've never seen anyone Close to his artistry!!! I HOPE y'all dig into his work! He literally has more layers than an onion, more Bars than a prison!!! Suggest Murderer, Sick Boi, Back on 74/Message in a Bottle, Ocean, earned it/Mansworld, etc... He literally has NO Bad tracks!!!
I have not heard a single song that I do not like. From his story telling, to his rapping, to his playful childish joints!!! By far my favorite artist!!
Hearing him is like hearing a scream inside for everyone. Not good enough, fighting to prove ourselves, fighting against us. This song brings me in tears every time thinking about so many people struggling.
The things that you said and how you broke down certain sections of this, especially the "you think you can amputate me..." section actually provided me with a LOT of insight and helped me a lot more than my own actual therapist has. Holy shit. I appreciate that so much. You might have saved a life because that is something I will remember when that voice is so loud that I cant hear anything else... Thank you.
I do not know you and we may never meet, but you may do something for someone, touch someone else’s life in a way that even you do not realize. That simple act may make a world of difference for one person or even thousands. So it is my hope that your journey through the darkness either made you stronger or helps others negotiate through their own struggles. I hope you keep rising up and lifting all around you with your presence. Light, love, and Magic always!
Everything about this song is next level. Of course the lyrics, and voices, but also the way he builds tension, and defuses it to build again is so damn good. It takes you on a ride. The guy is so extremely talented.
I've listened to this song a hundred times and I still cry when he sings the line "Some people know me as hope, some people know me as the voice that you hear when you loosen the noose on the rope". That line cut me in half the first time I heard it and a flood of memories crashed in on me of every time, as a child and a teenager I sat in that balance of whether seeing another day was worth the pain of the day I was trapped in. He captured that battle on such a visceral level. I thank my quiet voice for being there and seeing me through the self loathing of that irrational despair voice that haunted me for so many years.
The fact he does this in one take is absolutely mind-blowing. He shows so many individual talents in this one video. Acting (idc what anyone says, this is in someways theater), skill on guitar, singing, an amazing lyricist and also a deep understanding of the human psyche and spiritual understanding.
honestly i see it more as a play than a song because of the way its done. also if you look close they do great things with the lighting too. theres 2 shadows, the light only flickers when the dark side is talking. im sure there are other things to notice
I assume he decided ahead of time that he needed to complete it all in a single take. Which likely means they spend an incredible amount of time doing it over and over and over again until they got the perfect take. This was a superb job achieved with a huge amount of time and effort (my opinion only...perhaps he did achieve it all on the very first take).
You would enjoy Ren's 1 Million subscriber video, inspiring. If you want to know his story in his own words an interview he did on 'The Zach Sang Show' is incredible, he also explains the meaning behind the pig mask :)
I'm a heavy metal listener at heart, but i enjoy almost all genres of music. Ren is my favorite new artist. I bought all his CDs to help support his musical journey. He is a genius and an artist in the most amazing ways.
If ever there was a song that personifies my internal daily struggles. This would be it.. There is no shame or weakness in seeking help. It is just another tool in your arsenal for mental well being.
Welcome to the Ren rabbit hole. Check out his other songs like Sick Boi or the three collective songs called the tale of Jenny & Screech and Violets tale (watch all those 3 together)
Juxtaposition and internal battle is something that we can all relate too, which makes how he goes about it even more amazing. Live, one take, cinematography and of course a story telling masterpiece. Finishing by breaking the forth wall and again the message is still relatable as well as personal. This video should be used in schooling for almost every subject of artistry and mental health service. Brilliant is an understatement.
This is just my thoughts on this song, I was speechless, I sat there for an hour...trying to figure out what just saw/heard. It shook me, broke me down, and then built me back ... This is just...Excellence.
I have never seen your channel before, but this was a fantastic take on Ren. He is so talented, and has such a unique outlook on life and the world. He has many other great songs to check out. Great reaction!
Re had be through the wringer with the medical and mental health fields. He suffered for so long with being told it's all in his head. One doctor told him to get a hobby 😢 . (Zach Sang Interview). Finally, it was discovered he had Lyme disease. But it had already wrecked his body, and he's still suffering today, but not as drastically. He's talked a lot about acceptance. He's been in Canada all of 2023 and still there currently going to clinic 5 days a week. I believe music kept him alive.
This man just popped in my feed only the other week. He is a true artist of our time. Powerful, creative, and passionate, his truth resonates with all ages. You only know light when you have been in shadow.
Thank you both for your commentary. I'm a huge music fan and Ren has become one of my favorite artist. I've suffered addiction and depression for 30+ Years. I'm in therapy and recovery and I appreciate Ren music so much. And reactions like this highlight his message. Thank you @HeartSupport
Agreed, and then perhaps the duets with Chinchilla. I think one needs to work their way up to The Trilogy so as to not end up an emotional mess by the end.
Also "For Joe". These two ladies just laid down one of the best Ren reactions I've seen yet. They should go down the rabbit hole together because I think they'd have great insights to share.
It came out days after we buried my 52 yo cousin, who I adored, who did that thing. For weeks, I was torn between my own gashing emotional wound, and the solace the song can give.
Been a psychologist and therapist myself for the last 25 years, and this one has been my introduction to Ren. It IS incredibly powerful and truthful. 🙂 Yep, you're right, that "dark" part is not an enemy, although it can "act" as one and have the results an enemy would. That's why one of the ways I used to teach my patients to deal with that sort of inner voices has been to "meet" them, acknowledge them, thank them for what they were doing "with a good intention", and then "ask them to let you know what exactly that intention is". And then, to make a long story short, once established what the real purpose was (and yes, "protection" of some kind is quite common), negotiate on the basis of a simple question: "How ELSE could you achieve the result you want?". It's a way to learn to dance in a more reciprocally compatible way, and it's been consistently effective. 🙂 Ren, IMHO, shows here an "integration" phase, and the basis for this is his knowledge of who he is and his standing by his "hope", which to me looks more like a certainty: "I shall overcome", or something like it. And he "dances the dance", which is a beautiful metaphor for this process. In the beginning the two "parts" dance different dances, in the end he learns to dance THE SAME dance, even if in different styles, but the same dance nonetheless. At least, this is what I get from this video. And, even now that I know it by memory, I can't help but crying warm tears especially at the end. Thank you for your beautiful reaction and breakdown on the psychological level. Really interesting and spot on. Lovely. 🙂 If you want to explore another Ren's piece that is relevant on a psychological level, try "The tale of Jenny and Screech - full". I won't spoiler ANYTHING about it, but it's another masterpiece. 🙂 See you next time.
Thank you for reacting to anything by Ren. Bisecting or dissecting Ren's brain may be too much of a challenge for normal human beings. Everything Ren does is either fun, sad, outrageous, crazy, deep with meaning, or educational. Ren is an enigma, although not a true enigma according to a "dictionary", since he tells us more about himself and his life than a true enigmatic person would, he isn't mysterious he doesn't hide anything. But he surprises most of us with his diversity.
It’s crazy I’m 60 years old and constantly dealing with the same battle and REN and your analogy of this song has given me a new thought of my inner self I wish I would have heard this forty years ago.
There are some camera shots in the video that mean it can't have been 1 take. However ...... It's the most amazing thing I've seen on UA-cam for some time (and I've been down the Ren Rabbit Hole all year).
@@gohumberto Yeah, he admitted in some interview that there are parts of the camera shots from another take attempt (in the end when the camera is moving close to him), but ultimately the recording is single take, the sound is one take, just the video is a little enriched with bits of another take.
@@gohumbertoit’s a live one take….They had more than one camera set up, which was put together at the end, it was done on a very small budget, and couldn’t stay in the room for long. He has a mic pinned at his neck. He is really known for doing the live takes in his videos, eg the trilogy of Jenny and screech, and videos of him playing and performing live, he is very talented, playing (self taught) guitar and also the piano.
This is my first time seeing your reactions. I'm glad you've discovered Ren. This song literally saved my life. I was in the depths of dispar when I heard it for the first time. The emotional release was so intense and life changing, that I am eternally greatful. Keep going down the Ren rabbit hole, you won't be disappointed. His other music is wonderful as well. Great reaction from the two of you. Thank you!
I never heard of Ren before the last two weeks. I listen to hi Ren and for joe everyday. Hi Ren really does resonate with some of my own experiences in life. “The voice that you hear when you loosen the noose on the rope” people who have been there have heard this voice and the relief it brings when in that moment, you realise life has found a way. For Joe is a near a mirror of a loss in my own life when I was 15. It hit me so intensely I’d lost a huge chunk of what it means to care for others. Not only is this man a lyrical genius, he is the man who is saving other men trapped in a similar cycle. Forget your alphas who claim to want to raise other men up. Ren gets it. He’s lived the struggle. He won’t retire he’ll stand in fire inspire the weak to be strong and he’s doing it.
@heartsupport. I have never heard this before but oh my god. The last parts of this song brought me to tears. Very powerful song. I am so glad I stumbled upon this. In the last year I have lost most of my vision and that took me to a dark place for a while but sings like this have helped me so much. Keep up the great work. Thank you!
You know it's not just appreciation for his music, but love ... & the spell is CAST, when reactors start getting really angry at Devilish Ren😂 its so perfect!❤
For those who don't know, "When the 25-year-old first visited his GP he was diagnosed with depression and bipolar disorder, before being told by doctors in 2011 he had chronic fatigue syndrome. But last December - after seeking specialist medical advice in Brussels - he was finally diagnosed with the bacterial infection Lyme disease." He said: 'My life changed overnight, I woke up one morning feeling like I'd been spiked - my personality disappeared, I was having muscle spasms and I kept having panic attacks."
Ren also said in an interview that some people thought he had "defeated his evil side" by the end of this song--but his intention was to show exactly what you said, that he learned to accept his "dark" side. learn from it, derive creativity from it, etc. Sort of like Carl Jung's "shadow." Excellent reaction, analysis and commentary! Ren has been a great source of inspiration--and yes, therapy--for me and so many other people around the world. 🤠
@@DavidMorisset Yes, good call. You even hear that in the way Ren raps and plays guitar in this song: more rhythmic dark side, more melodic light side. I hadn't thought of it that way.
I have watched countless reactions to this song/video since I found Ren in Jan of 2023 and this is a top-tier reaction. Ren is definitely a once-in-a-lifetime artist. Every song he does will evoke emotions. He not only is super-talented singer, rapper, producer, writer, etc, etc but he is also a genuine, humble, intelligent man who has embraced his purpose of being someone to inspire others, teach others, speak for those without a voice as well as speak to those that are stuck in the dark and show them that they are not alone. You should check out Ren's 1 million subscriber video, it will give you a better idea of Ren and what he is trying to share thru his platform and music. New subscriber here! I am hoping you do react to more Ren and if you do choose to react to more Ren then I will tune in. ❤
Ren is so amazing. I feel his songs through and through but this hits like a freight train. Disabled medically retured vet with boughts of moderate to severe pain have been triggering my depression bad for around 24 years. I am only still here cause my niece is no longer here and I saw what it did to friends and family. I will not end my pain by transferring it to those that I love
You’ve got to watch black Pegasus. He brings on different people, artists, to witness their first time with him and they are brilliant. There are dozens of reactions to this, but his are some of my favorites
I love the way this song impacted y'all. I've listened to reactions to this more times than I can count. The beauty is that it's purposefully open to interpretation . Each person takes their own life experiences and attaches the song to their own life. It's not parental for me, but it is to others. The beauty of this piece of art is that Ren wraps it up and delivers a gift to the rest of us. Rens overarching message is that learning to accept the light and dark can lead to an easier more fulfilled life.
the two women could literally just react with their visual responses and Ren's work shines through that. no words needed. this video would go 10x views with no words. crazy
Such an amazing video about one of the best videos on UA-cam! I think this is a great example of yin and yang, but often people think of the yin in the yang and vice versa, the circles, but just as importantly is the boundary where they constantly rub against each other and creates friction. The totality of who you are is the "dance" of the boundaries and the growth of yin and yang within each other. An example is action vs procrastination, to defeat procrastination, just get up and act, it's that simple in theory, but tough to enact. Great job team!
That was an excellent reaction - loved it! He's the most significant artist for decades (as far as I'm concerned). His music and lyrics, his insight and wisdom, the subject matters, and the way he "personally" connects with us - is extraordinary. Listen to "Sick Boi" (disillusionment with the medical profession, and ultimately the broader status quo) - or, "Chalk Outlines" (the emotionally numbing effect of anti-depressants). Then there's "For Joe" (about the s**c*de of his close friend), or you might also be intrigued by, "How to be Me". Enjoy the ride - aside from the wonderful music, Ren's a therapists dream come true! (Taylor - I do believe you've fallen in love!)
"Some people know me as hope, some people know me as the voice that you hear when you loosen the noose on the rope" I tear up every time when I hear this line. It doesnt hit close, its a straight up bullseye.
It means so many things, steering away from that tree, not opening that bottle of pills, not drinking that 2nd bottle of spirit, don’t cut yourself there it’ll be over quick, its that voice you need to hear when it could be too late.
All my long life, I have no memory of ever hearing that inner voice of hope, confidence and pride. All I know is the dark thoughts. Therapy nor drugs have yet to help. @heartsupport
It's fully possible to learn to love yourself. There are practices for self-compassion and they're for real. The way I see it is that we create our thoughts. So you've been creating a lot of dark ones, probably very good at it, a master even if it's going on for so long. Starting at the other end, to me, makes sense. Practice being kind to yourself. Also respect that you're a black belt self-hater, sparring against that is going to take time. What really got through to me tho is the realization of that I am the one in control. Sure, I might go on autopilot, but I can take the wheel. If it makes sense at all, awesome, it was a good reminder for myself. Balance to you friend, reaching out to the void is still doing something.
I love the awesome conscious input/reactions from two different generations/states of life experience to this. -Your input matches well with the art Ren expressed and aids others that view this to actualize an ascendant life experience. Thank you.
Of all the songs about mental health, this one is the most accurate. You take these pills, go to group, utilize a 10-step program and coping mechanisms, but that voice in your head doesn't go away. It's a part of you and always will be.
I've been going through your videos all night, and I've been HOPING to see this song show up. The first time I heard this song it tore me the fuck apart. It really opened up a lot of stuff that I realized that I had never properly processed in my life. It was brutal, painful, and gut-wrenching, but man did it change my perspective. Even now, any time that I hear this song it still brings tears to my eyes and makes me reevaluate where I'm at and what I've accomplished and still keep a fire underneath me to keep me pushing.
i had never seen either of you, this was quite an enjoyable watch though! i kinda loved the dichotomy of melissa's beatific smiles and nods and taylor's breathless rapt shock and attention. it's been just over a year since i first heard ren, and i've gotten a bit obsessed with him and it's greatly helped my anxiety and depression. i'll take a look at other reactions you've done and see if any pique my interest, but i hope you do some more ren stuff. ren can make great music in every genre, play every instrument, tune a piano, tune a fish, and leap tall buildings with a single bound!
Nice lady's ! If you have not looked into more of Ren yet, I hope you do ! His interviews and informative then I would go into his lyrical videos Have fun. And many thoughts !! lol.
Please check out Chalkoutlines live with Chinchilla and Sick Boi. You both would love them both. Thanks for this reaction. Ren is a very special artist. After those two.... How to Be Me (also with Chinchilla) and For Joe
Another video on why I love music so much. Never heard this before and loved it! Love when artists sing double character voices. 🔥 Lyric genius Creativity 💯 ♥️🔥🎵
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This guy turned himself inside out for us all to understand ourselves. A major service to humanity to be sure!
Perfect comment.
beautiful
Fact.
Much like spaghetti monster he boiled for our sins
Absolutely Sean 100%
This could actually go down as one of the best song about mental health ever written. This is unbelievable.
listen to his song suicide
One of?
@@twillhizzle44 It's only competition are other songs that he has written
@@twillhizzle44exactly. One of? Come on now!! Nothing ever more powerful that can relate to the masses.
@@Naigungfact!
This man completely changed my life. My entire outlook on humanity. I am not the same person I was a year ago. I can't even quantify it. I could tell you my children see a definite change. My co-workers asked me what I've done. I told him I'd listened. I sing this song everyday word for word. On top of the other 25 tracks of his. Bardcore RENegade for life. Ladies you're just now stepping into a world that you did not know existed. The emotional roller coaster this man brings through multiple genres of music is unheard of. Enjoy ladies. Spread his art.
OMG Yes! THIS! Ren, and by extension his community, have changed me more than any relationship or any therapist (and I've had great psychologists for years). Ren's music is usually my icebreaker in psychology sessions, for if I'm feeling stuck or frozen. Or if I need to tap into an emotion that needs exploring.
After so many years with anhedonia and alexithymia (unable to experience positive emotions and difficulty identifying emotion) Ren’s music has been a gift. I was shut off and shut down.
I'm not saying he's a magic solution, and I use his music alongside therapy. But I also know there's thousands of Renegades who have my back. Not even as an abstract, during a difficult time had direct support and many checking in on me via voice chat and direct message, and the Renegade discord even found a support person IRL to touch base in my remote part of Western Australia. She's now a friend
Except for kids,same here,lol.
That's it!
@@Skittenmeow Wicked nice! I have so many "why" questions that don't need an answer, period. Those questions with internal emotions and the conflict of Id and Super ego have been wicked heavy over the last few weeks. The RENegades"s experiences and coping mechanisms told, help me a wicked bunch. I don't do social media, other than UA-cam and the music. I can't get something I heard the other day. I believe it was this channel. To be fixed implies one is broken. We are not broken
@@Skittenmeow ... Some are HURT and need to be healed. That hit me hard. Ren and the reaction community is really helpful in healing. Even if it helps one person at a time.
Brief Ren bio: at 17 he contracted Lyme disease...was MIS-diagnosed with "mental" problems...given psychotropic meds that wrecked his physical and mental health...luckily, he received the correct diagnosis...has been in treatment for years and may be for life ...........thank you both for your insightful comments ! I think the Pig/Butcher represents Ren's opinion of many doctors and therapists
Thank you for adding this, I was going to have a goose about into his background when I had an hour. I knew it was something like this, just a feeling I got from his works.
Hope he 'makes' it, really do.
@@kris5187 the Pig/Butcher appears in many of his videos.....I think it is a metaphor for the incompetent doctors who treated him, as do the discordant guitar, vocals and wildly blinking lights, which probably express all his internal turmoil
i think i read somewhere that Ren got into stem cell therapy "very expensive" but his autoimmune problems are getting under control its just undoing seventeen years of bad psychoactive drugs and other butcher doctor mistakes to contend with but Ren looks fit and check out LOsing it or murder Ren looks fit as fuck n message ina bottle boys ripping his shirt with the arms bulging im just an old geezer but i reconize health when i see it and Ren is Healthier now beleave that
@@un-aware0rcare yes, his physical health seems vastly improved....of course, we can never know or understand the state of his mental health.......keep a good thought !
He spent 8 years bed ridden being immunocompromised as well,
23 hours a day in bed.
I’ve worn that noose. I know it’s voice like I know my own. It doesn’t speak to me anymore.This song turned me around. I’ve been clean of heroin for 4 years now. Ty ren
That´s fucking awesome man! Ivé never met you but im proud of you. Keep moving forward.
i have 7 years off the gear it gets easier and then out of no where that niggling voice will come back just pause breathe wait a few and the moment passes i did not beat my demons all in one battle it was moments just a few a moments at a time and then the feeling of empty wains the feeling of alone leaves the want dissipates i used for 40 years did not think a way back to the living was even possible for me but god gives us all many chances he glories in our wins and laments our losses but he stands with us we are not alone stay strong my new friend stay clean just one moment at a time
Keep on keeping on cuz you're definitely kicking ass and taking names!!!!
WE DO RECOVER 💜
Beautiful results - stay strong mate. We are all looking to numb our pain one way or another - biggest and best thing you can do is realise that's not the way and make the first steps to help yourself healthfully and end those numbing tactics. You are doing amazing from the sounds of it. He is actually such an amazing actor that my partner showed to me a while back, forgot about it and just accidentally found him through another song about his friends suicide. Super talented and empathic person.
Oof.
Glad to see you home, brother
Rens music and community has been the most positive thing to happen in the last 5 years. He's truly a gift ❤
For me the most positive in decades
No Offense . Speaking for myself . . .
. . . far beyond 5 years .
●● Janis Joplin .
●● Kurt Cobain .
●● Layne Staley .
●● Scott Weiland .
●● Jeff Buckley .
●● Chris Cornell .
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Rest In Peace To A L L Of Them . R E N . . .
Please . . . Be Careful By A L W A Y S
Maintaining A Healthy Degree Of L O V E
For YourSelf On This Cold // Cruel World .
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A G I F T (( ! ! )) . . . Indeed .
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Yes a very positive message as 🍿 Hollyweird is now so redundant
@@reubennichols644 i agree completely, for me Ren is special because I got to see his success unfold in real time. Also that we have a shared rare diagnosis. But being able to converse with him in a discord chat, and interact with his friends a lot on social media makes him feel more real and more tangible. And for me finding anyone with my diagnoses is rare, at least finding those with the ability to use social media at all. Usually we're diagnosed in post-mortem not while alive. So yeah, for me Ren is a unicorn and particularly rare to find a musician who you gel with so strongly in your 40s
I had never heard that song before. I'm kind of blown away by this.
Really? Oh man just listen to all of Rens originals. They are all deep. But also listen to his non rap. I believe the guy is truly a musical genius. He does Bob Marley as good as Bob. Also, check out him busking with others.
it's honestly one of the best pieces of music I've heard for ages.
Kiss goodbye to the next few months, your gonna be stuck in the 🐇 🕳 for a while....have fun 😂❤
@@SteveG-k8qI went down the rabbit hole a year ago and I’m still there❤
In all my 56 years, including 40 as a rock musician, I've never seen anyone Close to his artistry!!!
I HOPE they dig into his work! He literally has more layers than an onion, more Bars than a prison!!!
Best Buckle up... Rens Rabbit Hole is a True Rabbit Hole, and its DEEP AF!!!!
This is his best work it's all downhill after this
@@Stockhandle123 I bet you tried really hard to make such a constructive comment. Keep trying buddy
Chalk Outlines next for these two
Time for the Tale of Jenny and Screech and Violet's Tale Trilogy. Thanks...😊❤
😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂
Keep dealing with the jealousy pal. You've obviously been living under a rock, in the dark. You've just proven that out of the 7 billion people on the planet, 6.9999 billion are more likely to provide value to other's lives than yourself.
Maybe you need to pay closer attention to Ren's messages and process them better.
I hope you get the help and the light you so desperately need.
@@Stockhandle123
It takes a lot to make me cry, but I'm sobbing! A 49 year old man, that song just put my whole house in order. Ren. Huge respect big love for Ren.
Jah bless
It's a gift to humanity this song
Male too and he makes me cry, he’s a legend at hitting those emotions 👌🏻
From what I understand is that he did this in one take so to have the conversation authentic and fluid. Amazing artist
The conversation is also on the Spotify version as well. I love listening to it all the time.
100% a one take. A lot of videos of his are which is absolutely insane. The talent this man has is unparalleled in this generation of music.
it was only 4 or 5 takes! he thought it was gonna be awful but he had to leave the venue
@@bradhames4954 yeh he advised in an interview the landlord didnt know they were shooting a video and demanded they left, leaving them 30mins or so max...they took 3 - 4 takes and this was one of them
It was 4 takes but nevertheless, it’s an outstanding performance.
As someone that has and still do live with severe depression for over 45 years now, this piece of art is unparalleled.
He manages to capture that inner voice in away that makes it so relatable to every single person on the planet regardless of what walk of life we come from, what status we have in society or where we are born or if we are rich or poor.
He tells this story in such a profound way that it is extremely hard for me to not get emotional watching this.
If you watch this performance and don't cry.....you may be dead.
Phil's wife Susan here. Ren has recently shared his story. You can find the link to the separate chapters on his You Tube channel. It is near the link to his song "Troubles" that is being premiered tonight.
Ren is the artist of our age, we’re just waiting for the rest of the world to discover that.
I'm hearing you lady! I'm 51 I hate rap with a passion! But when I heard this by accident it gripped me like nothing ever has!
Much needed for our age too!
To me, this feels like trying to convey my feelings to the VA and then them throwing pills at me for off-label use and telling me normal.
@@kennethhaven1169 I have a c&p later on today for mental health. I know exactly what you mean.
Thank you for this reaction. ❤ The next Ren song needs to be Sick Boi it follows Hi Ren perfectly.
Agreed also Diazepan and How to be me live version.
Na, The official of "The Tale if Jenny and Screech"
The fact she repeated the lyric in one shot deserves a lot of respect. Thats not an easy line.
Seriously!!
Almost like it's not the first time she's heard this....ya know, just like every other "reaction" channe on UA-cam
@DisapprovingFather she pulled up the lyrics. Calm down
Facts
Holly Molly, I have never heard of Ren before, and as someone who has and is still struggling with mental health, and have had several attempts, to end the pain. Ren's song and words are SO powerful and true. I now need to hear more from him. I have recently relapsed after a year of semi peace, so when UA-cam showed this on my page, i think its a sign. Thank you for spreading this.
stay strong and never give up. Yu are in charge of what you think. If you get down try and go for a walk and or listen to music or anything to change what you are thinking. I know it might sound pretentious but I`m 57 and have had depression form about 6yrs old.
it is not about getting better but being better with who you are.
This is barely scratching the surface of Ren. I love his music his energy he is multi-faceted. Check out his music also his band the Big Push. Life changing.
The "loosen the noose on the rope" line is one of the greatest lines ever written!!! Ren is a force of nature and his rabbit hole is DEEEEP!! Enjoy going down it.
Hell yeah. The first time I heard this, I got choked up, but when he sang the noose line, it was over.
I said this in another video. It’s powerful and people in the noose will know that voice.
That whole verse and outro gives me chills every time and I've listened to this track probably a hundred times in the last couple months
That hit me so hard when I heard that, every time I end up crying. It hits too close to home
Yup. That WHOLE section always kills me.
When I introduce people to this song, I tell them it's the single most important piece of art that I've ever experienced.
100%
🙇🏽🙇🏽 sage words i feel this
Love it. I tell people the same thing about Silent Hill 2.
I agree this is a powerful piece of music I have listened to for like 8 hrs over past 3 days
I have seen this video being reacted to so many times but it never gets old! I’m here for it. Appreciate your prospective and welcome to the world of REN!!!🎉
Shortest 15 minutes on the U tube.
I wish you well on your journey. 🤘
I am a Welsh Irish singer and teacher who comes from an extremely challenging childhood of abuse. A friend shared this song the other day and I haven't been able to stop listening. I live with autoimmunity illness and everything expressed in this song. True musical brilliance because the guitar reminds me of the usher waltz by Nikita koshkin. To express his soul on guitar in harmony with his voice is truly amazing.
This song makes me so emotional. It hurts deep inside how real this is for me.
Hang in there. You're a bad ass.
Me too 😢
I'm with you, man.
Now that you've opened Pandora Box of Ren, would love to see your reaction to Full Tale of Jenny and Screech
yass
Definitely
A monumental artistic feat, brilliant, and beautiful for sure. But very confronting, and potentially triggering. Worth mentioning before anyone watches it I think.
Pandora's Box... a source of unexpected problems?
Yup. Soon you'll come across Blind Eyed and on top of Rens performance you will be asking, "Who TF is this OTHER Guy?!?!?!?" Just wow...
I would like everyone to listen to the yodeling at the beginning compared to the end.
The first was trepidatious, a false bravado, a whistling past the graveyard. Whereas the second was full throated and triumphant.
This young man is a genius. There is no wasted space in this piece
i love that as well. The first feels awkward and a bit afraid0, the end one feels like a celebration while he's aware it's earned.
The fact that the whole thing was made in 4 takes' worth of shots, with zero post production and tuning makes it even more raw.
No wasted space is exactly right. It's a nine minute piece that feels like three.
Theres also flaws in the notes as well, he gets a little sharp here and there as well.
I feel it's cyclical, just like his illness, just like the darkness that creeps in to our lives as we live. The good follows the bad, the bad follows the good. Two sides of the same coin. The song is the pendulum,
Ren has inspired a fandom that stands together and supports each other, all of us ready to bring his message to anyone that will listen. Go down the Rabbit Hole, you are definitely a Renegade in the making❤️
This may be the 1278th reaction I watched, but it's absolutely lovely. You got straight to the core of the message and fully contemplated and appreciated it.
This song hit me so hard when I found Ren. So profound and vulnerable. I listened to that awful, dark side and survived (after one week of ICU). That was over 20 years ago now. So grateful the other part of me shines through now. For those in a dark place, it’s temporary. You can push through. Don’t let the darkness consume you. Understand it for what it is. @heartsupport
Holy shit I really didn’t think you’d ACTUALLY do this song after messaging you on insta but my heart exploded when I opened UA-cam. THANK YOU for watching!
Told you he was next level 😏
Thanks for suggesting it to them!
Your reaction was spot-on. I am now a new subscriber.
It was a great recommendation!! Thanks for messaging me!
Two of my favorite YT'ers listening to one of my favorite artists doing one of my favorite songs.
This whole video is a gift.
This is an incredible piece of art, that has given me a new perspective. I wish I had seen this 45 yrs ago.
Hi Ren is a masterpiece. It's so beautiful it makes me cry every time I watch it. His other music is really good too. He's such an incredibly talented artist.
Ren and NF are to of the most underrated musicians around today!!! Their music is always so deep and meaningful which relates to so many people!!!
Ladies. I am emotionally moved with your review. At 73 this piece by Ren has become my passion. Your review explains why in words. Thank you for your review.
Ren is beyond a treasure. He transcends our daily reality and opens a way to vision our unseen world within us.
Choreograph the Dance. Beautiful...
Ren brings his true self to his ART.
YES! I'm 65 and Ren has been CRITICAL in my own pursuit of mental health. I feel I've made more progress personally after Ren and Therapy than I've made in DECADES. We NEED him, we've needed him for a VERY long time!!! I watched this accidentally....cried for a solid hour....and called a therapist. THANK YOU REN!
@valkyrie1066 that's awesome. I hope you're doing better.
In all my 56 years, including 40 as a rock guitarist, I've never seen anyone Close to his artistry!!!
I HOPE y'all dig into his work! He literally has more layers than an onion, more Bars than a prison!!!
Suggest Murderer, Sick Boi, Back on 74/Message in a Bottle, Ocean, earned it/Mansworld, etc...
He literally has NO Bad tracks!!!
I have not heard a single song that I do not like. From his story telling, to his rapping, to his playful childish joints!!! By far my favorite artist!!
@@chucknorris5141 Right!!!
This is one of the best reactions I've seen to Hi Ren in a long time. Subbed to see more of your Ren journey!
Hearing him is like hearing a scream inside for everyone. Not good enough, fighting to prove ourselves, fighting against us. This song brings me in tears every time thinking about so many people struggling.
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The things that you said and how you broke down certain sections of this, especially the "you think you can amputate me..." section actually provided me with a LOT of insight and helped me a lot more than my own actual therapist has. Holy shit. I appreciate that so much. You might have saved a life because that is something I will remember when that voice is so loud that I cant hear anything else... Thank you.
'Let it teach you to dance, it's a slow dance' - ah guys this reaction made my day. These are some high truths
I second this...
The first few times I heard Hi Ren I cried because I thought he was reading my mind.😊❤
This song lifted me up out of a dark place❤
Lets gooo!!!!💪💪💪💪💪
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Makes me tear up every time. In a good way
I do not know you and we may never meet, but you may do something for someone, touch someone else’s life in a way that even you do not realize. That simple act may make a world of difference for one person or even thousands. So it is my hope that your journey through the darkness either made you stronger or helps others negotiate through their own struggles. I hope you keep rising up and lifting all around you with your presence. Light, love, and Magic always!
@@tfodthogtmfof7644 thank you ❤️
Me too
Everything about this song is next level. Of course the lyrics, and voices, but also the way he builds tension, and defuses it to build again is so damn good. It takes you on a ride. The guy is so extremely talented.
I've listened to this song a hundred times and I still cry when he sings the line
"Some people know me as hope, some people know me as the voice that you hear when you loosen the noose on the rope".
That line cut me in half the first time I heard it and a flood of memories crashed in on me of every time, as a child and a teenager I sat in that balance of whether seeing another day was worth the pain of the day I was trapped in.
He captured that battle on such a visceral level.
I thank my quiet voice for being there and seeing me through the self loathing of that irrational despair voice that haunted me for so many years.
The beauty of his pain in the mirror of mine---- IS me choosing LOVE . and him too the "CONNECTION we respect".... what a beautiful young man--- Ren.
The fact he does this in one take is absolutely mind-blowing. He shows so many individual talents in this one video. Acting (idc what anyone says, this is in someways theater), skill on guitar, singing, an amazing lyricist and also a deep understanding of the human psyche and spiritual understanding.
honestly i see it more as a play than a song because of the way its done. also if you look close they do great things with the lighting too. theres 2 shadows, the light only flickers when the dark side is talking. im sure there are other things to notice
I assume he decided ahead of time that he needed to complete it all in a single take. Which likely means they spend an incredible amount of time doing it over and over and over again until they got the perfect take. This was a superb job achieved with a huge amount of time and effort (my opinion only...perhaps he did achieve it all on the very first take).
You would enjoy Ren's 1 Million subscriber video, inspiring. If you want to know his story in his own words an interview he did on 'The Zach Sang Show' is incredible, he also explains the meaning behind the pig mask :)
This 💯 🔥
@@kellyt5341 this also!!🙂
Yes! I was going to say that @HeartSupport watch the subscriber video and then contact him for an interview.
I'm a heavy metal listener at heart, but i enjoy almost all genres of music. Ren is my favorite new artist. I bought all his CDs to help support his musical journey. He is a genius and an artist in the most amazing ways.
This was more therapy and healing than I've had in the last 4 years...❤
I felt the same the first time i found this channel.
This song is a masterpiece and I will share it every so often to make sure no one ever forgets it.
Is this your first Ren song? So happy for you! It’s an amazing journey.
And amazing journey indeed, one just needs tissues and a cup of tea and preferably comfort food for after.
i never heard of the guy until this song. im impressed
A tearjerker and absolutely amazing, this hit me hard on a positive level
I honestly don’t think I’ve ever seen a more accurate portrayal of what living with anxiety feels like.
If ever there was a song that personifies my internal daily struggles. This would be it.. There is no shame or weakness in seeking help. It is just another tool in your arsenal for mental well being.
Every artist has some version of these two voices. That the genius of Ren is able to express it for all of us is amazing.
Welcome to the Ren rabbit hole. Check out his other songs like Sick Boi or the three collective songs called the tale of Jenny & Screech and Violets tale (watch all those 3 together)
Juxtaposition and internal battle is something that we can all relate too, which makes how he goes about it even more amazing.
Live, one take, cinematography and of course a story telling masterpiece.
Finishing by breaking the forth wall and again the message is still relatable as well as personal.
This video should be used in schooling for almost every subject of artistry and mental health service.
Brilliant is an understatement.
This is just my thoughts on this song, I was speechless, I sat there for an hour...trying to figure out what just saw/heard. It shook me, broke me down, and then built me back ... This is just...Excellence.
I’ve watched this so many times and I still cry every time he stands up 😭
This dude is the most talented person in England and he says just how it is for so many of us. Thanks ren, your music helps the darkness dissipate.
I have never seen your channel before, but this was a fantastic take on Ren. He is so talented, and has such a unique outlook on life and the world. He has many other great songs to check out. Great reaction!
Re had be through the wringer with the medical and mental health fields. He suffered for so long with being told it's all in his head. One doctor told him to get a hobby 😢 . (Zach Sang Interview). Finally, it was discovered he had Lyme disease. But it had already wrecked his body, and he's still suffering today, but not as drastically. He's talked a lot about acceptance. He's been in Canada all of 2023 and still there currently going to clinic 5 days a week. I believe music kept him alive.
I’ve seen so many reactions to this song. Y’all nailed it. ❤ Well done.
This man just popped in my feed only the other week. He is a true artist of our time. Powerful, creative, and passionate, his truth resonates with all ages. You only know light when you have been in shadow.
Thank you both for your commentary. I'm a huge music fan and Ren has become one of my favorite artist. I've suffered addiction and depression for 30+ Years. I'm in therapy and recovery and I appreciate Ren music so much. And reactions like this highlight his message. Thank you @HeartSupport
Awesome! And next has to be "Suic*de" by Ren...i cried my eyes out while hearing it for the first time.
Agreed, and then perhaps the duets with Chinchilla. I think one needs to work their way up to The Trilogy so as to not end up an emotional mess by the end.
I would love to hear what they have to say about this song.
Also "For Joe". These two ladies just laid down one of the best Ren reactions I've seen yet. They should go down the rabbit hole together because I think they'd have great insights to share.
@@jayebrady11Yes or even Freckled Angels as well
It came out days after we buried my 52 yo cousin, who I adored, who did that thing. For weeks, I was torn between my own gashing emotional wound, and the solace the song can give.
Been a psychologist and therapist myself for the last 25 years, and this one has been my introduction to Ren. It IS incredibly powerful and truthful. 🙂
Yep, you're right, that "dark" part is not an enemy, although it can "act" as one and have the results an enemy would. That's why one of the ways I used to teach my patients to deal with that sort of inner voices has been to "meet" them, acknowledge them, thank them for what they were doing "with a good intention", and then "ask them to let you know what exactly that intention is". And then, to make a long story short, once established what the real purpose was (and yes, "protection" of some kind is quite common), negotiate on the basis of a simple question: "How ELSE could you achieve the result you want?". It's a way to learn to dance in a more reciprocally compatible way, and it's been consistently effective. 🙂
Ren, IMHO, shows here an "integration" phase, and the basis for this is his knowledge of who he is and his standing by his "hope", which to me looks more like a certainty: "I shall overcome", or something like it. And he "dances the dance", which is a beautiful metaphor for this process. In the beginning the two "parts" dance different dances, in the end he learns to dance THE SAME dance, even if in different styles, but the same dance nonetheless. At least, this is what I get from this video. And, even now that I know it by memory, I can't help but crying warm tears especially at the end.
Thank you for your beautiful reaction and breakdown on the psychological level. Really interesting and spot on. Lovely. 🙂
If you want to explore another Ren's piece that is relevant on a psychological level, try "The tale of Jenny and Screech - full". I won't spoiler ANYTHING about it, but it's another masterpiece. 🙂
See you next time.
Thank you for reacting to anything by Ren. Bisecting or dissecting Ren's brain may be too much of a challenge for normal human beings. Everything Ren does is either fun, sad, outrageous, crazy, deep with meaning, or educational. Ren is an enigma, although not a true enigma according to a "dictionary", since he tells us more about himself and his life than a true enigmatic person would, he isn't mysterious he doesn't hide anything. But he surprises most of us with his diversity.
It’s crazy I’m 60 years old and constantly dealing with the same battle and REN and your analogy of this song has given me a new thought of my inner self I wish I would have heard this forty years ago.
This song makes me cry. It’s so true for so many of us.
You have to read his backstory. He had misdiagnosed lyme disease for years. In the hospital for a long time. Also, he did this song in one take.
And the way he taught himself to play guitar. he is a genius.
There are some camera shots in the video that mean it can't have been 1 take. However ...... It's the most amazing thing I've seen on UA-cam for some time (and I've been down the Ren Rabbit Hole all year).
@@gohumberto Yeah, he admitted in some interview that there are parts of the camera shots from another take attempt (in the end when the camera is moving close to him), but ultimately the recording is single take, the sound is one take, just the video is a little enriched with bits of another take.
@@gohumbertoit’s a live one take….They had more than one camera set up, which was put together at the end, it was done on a very small budget, and couldn’t stay in the room for long. He has a mic pinned at his neck. He is really known for doing the live takes in his videos, eg the trilogy of Jenny and screech, and videos of him playing and performing live, he is very talented, playing (self taught) guitar and also the piano.
Loved the reaction to this. I can't wait to see you go down the Ren rabbit hole
This is my first time seeing your reactions. I'm glad you've discovered Ren. This song literally saved my life. I was in the depths of dispar when I heard it for the first time. The emotional release was so intense and life changing, that I am eternally greatful. Keep going down the Ren rabbit hole, you won't be disappointed. His other music is wonderful as well. Great reaction from the two of you. Thank you!
I never heard of Ren before the last two weeks. I listen to hi Ren and for joe everyday. Hi Ren really does resonate with some of my own experiences in life. “The voice that you hear when you loosen the noose on the rope” people who have been there have heard this voice and the relief it brings when in that moment, you realise life has found a way. For Joe is a near a mirror of a loss in my own life when I was 15. It hit me so intensely I’d lost a huge chunk of what it means to care for others. Not only is this man a lyrical genius, he is the man who is saving other men trapped in a similar cycle. Forget your alphas who claim to want to raise other men up. Ren gets it. He’s lived the struggle. He won’t retire he’ll stand in fire inspire the weak to be strong and he’s doing it.
@heartsupport. I have never heard this before but oh my god. The last parts of this song brought me to tears. Very powerful song. I am so glad I stumbled upon this. In the last year I have lost most of my vision and that took me to a dark place for a while but sings like this have helped me so much. Keep up the great work. Thank you!
You know it's not just appreciation for his music, but love ... & the spell is CAST, when reactors start getting really angry at Devilish Ren😂 its so perfect!❤
You’re in for a ride. Ren has emerged on the other side, and is choreographing the most beautiful dance. He’s a once in a generation artist.
For those who don't know, "When the 25-year-old first visited his GP he was diagnosed with depression and bipolar disorder, before being told by doctors in 2011 he had chronic fatigue syndrome. But last December - after seeking specialist medical advice in Brussels - he was finally diagnosed with the bacterial infection Lyme disease." He said: 'My life changed overnight, I woke up one morning feeling like I'd been spiked - my personality disappeared, I was having muscle spasms and I kept having panic attacks."
I'm going threw circles with the medical feild they can't diagnose anything
@@nickmorgan8434 Have you been tested for Lyme disease?
@RmarkGillmer no I just had an mri on my brain today they found no abnormalities..but I know I'm not right
Lyme disease can kill you it's crazy they didn't catch it sooner
Ugh, the emotional journey he takes you on is powerful. My tears won't stop. This captures my inner demon and I kinda needed that self reflection!
the "I am the head of this table" is golden ... thank you
This is one of the BEST reactions for this song
Ren also said in an interview that some people thought he had "defeated his evil side" by the end of this song--but his intention was to show exactly what you said, that he learned to accept his "dark" side. learn from it, derive creativity from it, etc. Sort of like Carl Jung's "shadow." Excellent reaction, analysis and commentary! Ren has been a great source of inspiration--and yes, therapy--for me and so many other people around the world. 🤠
Yup. Ying Yang from Taoism, Buddhist concepts of balance and not attaching to your thoughts. Good stuff.
Melody and Rhythm as one.
@@DavidMorisset Yes, good call. You even hear that in the way Ren raps and plays guitar in this song: more rhythmic dark side, more melodic light side. I hadn't thought of it that way.
I've not heard of Hi Ren but this is really good.
Congratulations. You've now been blessed. Enjoy going down the Ren rabbit hole to continue being blown away 🫡
Hi ren finds people when they are ready to hear it, congratulations it's your turn
John are you in for a treat ,rens talent knows no bounds ,it's a rollercoaster,enjoy my friend
Please do check him out. He’s got a great catalog.
I'll most definitely be buying his albums ya'll! Watched a few youtube vids so far. Fantastic stuff.
I have watched countless reactions to this song/video since I found Ren in Jan of 2023 and this is a top-tier reaction. Ren is definitely a once-in-a-lifetime artist. Every song he does will evoke emotions.
He not only is super-talented singer, rapper, producer, writer, etc, etc but he is also a genuine, humble, intelligent man who has embraced his purpose of being someone to inspire others, teach others, speak for those without a voice as well as speak to those that are stuck in the dark and show them that they are not alone.
You should check out Ren's 1 million subscriber video, it will give you a better idea of Ren and what he is trying to share thru his platform and music.
New subscriber here! I am hoping you do react to more Ren and if you do choose to react to more Ren then I will tune in. ❤
Ren is so amazing. I feel his songs through and through but this hits like a freight train. Disabled medically retured vet with boughts of moderate to severe pain have been triggering my depression bad for around 24 years. I am only still here cause my niece is no longer here and I saw what it did to friends and family. I will not end my pain by transferring it to those that I love
I love how expressive Taylor is with her reaction, I'd like to see the full video of Taylor reacting to this track tbh
This kid is so unbelievably talented. This was the first song I heard by him around 9-10 months ago and I was sold
I heard this song for the first time yesterday and liked it. Watching it with you two, I cried in the final section.
You’ve got to watch black Pegasus. He brings on different people, artists, to witness their first time with him and they are brilliant. There are dozens of reactions to this, but his are some of my favorites
@@ScottyRosencrance-dq4pj I'll give it a listen, thanks for the recommend 🙂
This song has so many layers. A lot of REN’s music is very intelligent as well as beautiful. Enjoy discovering him. 💕👍🦇
I love the way this song impacted y'all. I've listened to reactions to this more times than I can count. The beauty is that it's purposefully open to interpretation . Each person takes their own life experiences and attaches the song to their own life. It's not parental for me, but it is to others. The beauty of this piece of art is that Ren wraps it up and delivers a gift to the rest of us. Rens overarching message is that learning to accept the light and dark can lead to an easier more fulfilled life.
the two women could literally just react with their visual responses and Ren's work shines through that. no words needed. this video would go 10x views with no words. crazy
Such an amazing video about one of the best videos on UA-cam! I think this is a great example of yin and yang, but often people think of the yin in the yang and vice versa, the circles, but just as importantly is the boundary where they constantly rub against each other and creates friction. The totality of who you are is the "dance" of the boundaries and the growth of yin and yang within each other. An example is action vs procrastination, to defeat procrastination, just get up and act, it's that simple in theory, but tough to enact. Great job team!
That was an excellent reaction - loved it!
He's the most significant artist for decades (as far as I'm concerned). His music and lyrics, his insight and wisdom, the subject matters, and the way he "personally" connects with us - is extraordinary.
Listen to "Sick Boi" (disillusionment with the medical profession, and ultimately the broader status quo) - or, "Chalk Outlines" (the emotionally numbing effect of anti-depressants). Then there's "For Joe" (about the s**c*de of his close friend), or you might also be intrigued by, "How to be Me". Enjoy the ride - aside from the wonderful music, Ren's a therapists dream come true!
(Taylor - I do believe you've fallen in love!)
All of this!!
"Some people know me as hope, some people know me as the voice that you hear when you loosen the noose on the rope"
I tear up every time when I hear this line. It doesnt hit close, its a straight up bullseye.
First time I heard that line it fucked me up. I've heard that voice!
I'm glad you find hope! ❤
Same Charles 🙏🏾💯
yep iykyk.
It means so many things, steering away from that tree, not opening that bottle of pills, not drinking that 2nd bottle of spirit, don’t cut yourself there it’ll be over quick, its that voice you need to hear when it could be too late.
All my long life, I have no memory of ever hearing that inner voice of hope, confidence and pride. All I know is the dark thoughts. Therapy nor drugs have yet to help. @heartsupport
It's fully possible to learn to love yourself. There are practices for self-compassion and they're for real. The way I see it is that we create our thoughts. So you've been creating a lot of dark ones, probably very good at it, a master even if it's going on for so long. Starting at the other end, to me, makes sense. Practice being kind to yourself. Also respect that you're a black belt self-hater, sparring against that is going to take time. What really got through to me tho is the realization of that I am the one in control. Sure, I might go on autopilot, but I can take the wheel.
If it makes sense at all, awesome, it was a good reminder for myself. Balance to you friend, reaching out to the void is still doing something.
I love the awesome conscious input/reactions from two different generations/states of life experience to this. -Your input matches well with the art Ren expressed and aids others that view this to actualize an ascendant life experience. Thank you.
Carl Jung, "The Shadow." This is, in my humble opinion, is where Ren is coming from..Thank you for your reaction video..
at 03:00 it is also the inner voice of addiction.. it is a voice that will say anything to tear you down and fighting it is hell
Yup I’m in school for mental health and addiction you’re 💯 right
The voice that you hear when you are loose in the noose on the rope. The most powerful words I've heard in a song ever. Thanks for listening to him.
I love how she talks about the dance of light and dark at 11:58 without knowing the monologue at the end
I came to the comments to say that! It's amazing how perceptive people are.
Of all the songs about mental health, this one is the most accurate.
You take these pills, go to group, utilize a 10-step program and coping mechanisms, but that voice in your head doesn't go away. It's a part of you and always will be.
I've been going through your videos all night, and I've been HOPING to see this song show up. The first time I heard this song it tore me the fuck apart. It really opened up a lot of stuff that I realized that I had never properly processed in my life. It was brutal, painful, and gut-wrenching, but man did it change my perspective. Even now, any time that I hear this song it still brings tears to my eyes and makes me reevaluate where I'm at and what I've accomplished and still keep a fire underneath me to keep me pushing.
i had never seen either of you, this was quite an enjoyable watch though! i kinda loved the dichotomy of melissa's beatific smiles and nods and taylor's breathless rapt shock and attention. it's been just over a year since i first heard ren, and i've gotten a bit obsessed with him and it's greatly helped my anxiety and depression. i'll take a look at other reactions you've done and see if any pique my interest, but i hope you do some more ren stuff. ren can make great music in every genre, play every instrument, tune a piano, tune a fish, and leap tall buildings with a single bound!
Every cut to Taylor had me loling, thinking 'yup, we all probably looked like that'
Nice lady's ! If you have not looked into more of Ren yet, I hope you do ! His interviews and informative then I would go into his lyrical videos Have fun. And many thoughts !! lol.
Please check out Chalkoutlines live with Chinchilla and Sick Boi. You both would love them both.
Thanks for this reaction.
Ren is a very special artist.
After those two.... How to Be Me (also with Chinchilla) and For Joe
Another video on why I love music so much.
Never heard this before and loved it!
Love when artists sing double character voices.
🔥 Lyric genius
Creativity 💯
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This song connects with me on so many levels. Ren is legend already. Well done ladies, you made a grown man cry. Thanks.