- What genre is this? - Ren Yes, it was recorded live boom mike for the song and the lavaliere for the spoken word, and the guitar is live as well. And it's a one shot (that took 4 attempts to get) done on multiple cameras simultaneously to get the different angles other than the last bit was a separate cut. If you didn't know; Ren has Lyme's Disease and spent years being misdiagnosed, so it is incurable and has done a huge amount of damage to his body, organs and brain. He also deals with depression and ADHD. Talking about what's going on with you will show you how many people can and will relate and empathize. Ren's audience is a very open minded and sympathetic group, so don't be surprised to find how supportive we are. And we're always here for more Ren.
@@tatradak9781 nah its outside of genre limitations or conventions; Ren embraces bending and combining genres in every way possible. His most recent album is limited to a Hip Hop theme, but it's way beyond Hip Hop, enough to inspire other hip hop artists to be more experimental in their approach.
Ren's ability to tell stories is phenomenal. Some of his tales are fiction, sparked from events around him, and some are pure truth of the life he's lived. Obviously, HI Ren is purely his own mental struggle. I'm sure others have already mentioned this, but please please react to the full trilogy of 'The Tale of Jenny and Screech' plus 'Violet's Tale'. They have to be done together, but they will show you both his fictional story-telling and his incredible guitar skills, and his ability to shock us and tackle hard topics. There is just so much to Ren. He's a wonderful young man, who has captured so many of us, all ages, backgrounds and genres (I'm a middle age woman, metalhead). Welcome to the Ren-aissance, you are now an official Renegade :) xxx
There is an old song of Ren's called Dominoes which you may want to listen to but maybe not as a reaction as it will hit too close to home for you I feel.
Having watched about 50 reactions to this video now, and reading many of the comments, I can tell you that no, this is not pre-recorded and then lip-synced. From what I understand, he live-recorded this about 4 times, and this was the best take. It's not spliced, it's not pre-recorded. If you look, you can see that he's wearing a mic clipped to the neck of the hospital gown. They had four cameras running. I don't know if the lamps were pre-programmed or someone was flipping the switches, but it's really effective.
REN missed his calling as a priest or therapist perhaps... In less then 10 minutes he compels utter strangers to confess their darkest struggles, their sins, their weakness and their pain. In all seriousness I think REN has become a living representation for Hope to many people. What people feel for his music is far more than respect. It is hope pure and simple.
He was live. He is known for his one take videos. ❤ Welcome to the Ren rabbit hole ❣️ NO matter what you choose to play of Ren's, you will be able to relate. He has an amazing catalog and the people that follow him and his reactions are also amazing. You belong now ❣️
Ren has Lyme Disease and was misdiagnosed with a variety of mental health issues until they figured out what was really wrong. His style is referred to as Bardcore. He has some super intense mental health songs, some awesome rap/hip hop songs, and some cool songs with his band The Big Push. DJ- I don't have an eating disorder, but I struggle with depression anxiety and self-harm. For what it's worth, the fact that you realize that things are getting bad again is huge! You're a student, not a victim and that's awesome!
He has lots of songs that are raucous fun in almost every genre. He also has several that will absolutely leave you in a blubbering mess while raving about his talent and artistry.
Dude first off… you earned yourself a new sub with me… second your power rangers collection is SUPER dope… third.. your Batman tattoo is awesome… I run the river city toy fest in a Mississippi.. you would love our shows… and last.. Ren is probably the best artist of our time… scratch that he IS the best artist of our time… please check out the tell of Jenny and Screech the full version.. it will blow your mind… also the hunger is REALLY awesome too… chalk outlines … then look for the Big Push ( his band ) I shot the sheriff/road to Zion/ hip hop mash up.. this guy does it all… also not one was this a live take.. they did it in 4 takes.. yes there is different camera angles but yes.. it was live.. at the end you hear him unplug his guitar.. also look on his hospital gown.. by his neck.. there is a mic… also look on the back of the wheel chair.. it has L&D.. labor and delivery… he just gave birth to a piece of art that will stay with us forever… Also love your professor pig reference.. definitely need a live action Batman movie with professor pig as the villain..
By now I've watched at least 100 reactions to this song. (I'm obsessed with Ren reactions). This is one of my favorite reactions to it. Nice Job!!! I subscribed tonight. You are going to LOVE the Ren rabbit hole. This man is unique and oh so talented. You need to do some of his stuff with his former band "The Big Push", and you have to see his duets with Chinchilla and Sam Tompkins and of course Ren's rap stuff. "The Hunger" and "Losin' It" are my favorite songs in the world right now.
Here is some additional information on Ren's story that I gathered from old newspaper interviews, articles, and Ren's public livestreams and posts. A handful of people frequently post an earlier version of my comment to various reactions that they copied and pasted verbatim, so if this is a repeat just ignore this comment. I keep editing the information, as needed, and have removed details about Ren that some found to be too personal, such as his full name and D.O.B. All the information here was gathered exclusively from sources Ren personally approved for public release. Ren is a Welsh musician/independent artist/producer, self-taught multi-instrumentalist. He pursued a career in music from an early age. In 2009, while studying music performance at Bath Spa University, Ren began to experience health issues and was struggling to attend his lectures, which eventually caused him to discontinue his studies and return home. In addition, Ren was signed by Sony Records in 2010 and was working on an album when his health deteriorated to the point that he was unable to go on; consequently, his contract with Sony was dissolved. Ren would later relocate to Brighton. Ren's illness often kept him in bed for up to 23 hours daily. Ren was initially misdiagnosed with depression, bipolar disorder, and chronic fatigue syndrome, which led him to experience psychosis and develop PTSD. It would take seven years before a doctor in Belgium finally correctly diagnosed Ren with autoimmunity, Lyme disease, and resulting damage to the brain, organs, joints, and PTSD. Ren eventually underwent stem cell therapy in the United States, which improved his health, but it has not been a cure. Ren is in Calgary, Canada for at least six months (Summer of 2023), undergoing treatments such as IV therapy and other interventions five days a week, as well as surgeries (wisdom tooth removal and cavitation surgery). His Canadian doctor discovered that Ren also developed a condition called Mast Cell Activation Disorder (MCAD), which has affected the myelin sheath in his brain, his thyroid, and adrenals as well as his bones/joints. Hence, Ren is receiving additional treatments for this previously undiagnosed condition. He recently took a break from treatments and returned to the UK to visit family and friends, and to produce some very ambitious musical projects to be released soon. Let's keep supporting Ren as he undergoes his treatments. Check out and subscribe to his channel; if you are a content creator, ask your audience to subscribe to Ren. Ren's YT channel just surpassed 1 million subscribers. and his videos have garnered millions and millions of views. Listen to some of his earlier work, like and comment on his performances, and let's lift Ren's spirits. If you are a believer, pray for him. Ren is an artist with something to say to the world, and his work is important in these troubling times. Someone has finally created a Wikipedia page for Ren, so there is additional information available.
His illness is so profound as though he has been microwaved but by what. . It would be really interesting to know more about his childhood.. Where he lived, life style...
@@tatradak9781his illness is typical for late stage Lyme disease, a bacterial illness spread by ticks and generally carried by animal vectors like deer and rodents. If treated early the extremes of illness are much less severe, however Ren had been sick for many years before he was diagnosed and by then the bacteria had managed to get into his central nervous system and brain. It's a horrible illness, and if doctors tested more frequently for chronically ill people they wouldn't get as sick as Ren got. If treated before crossing the blood-brain barrier, Lyme disease is fairly treatable with antibiotics.
When I watched this it helped me realize as a person that no one can cut you down like yourself. You notice in the video he starts off so confident and strong until “bad Ren” started to break him down and get more of a response as the video goes on. Until the resolution to the video, Which is just next level.
I thoroughly enjoyed your reaction!! I've seen so many reactions to Hi Ren, and just when I think I've found all of the best reactors, I watched yours and had to subscribe! Love your excitement and enthusiasm! I hope you will react to more of Ren's songs (and songs from the band he was in - The Big Push); you won't be disappointed.
Coming in late to your reaction. It has not begun yet, but may I say, if people are "triggered" by this; they need to watch it; not look away. If Ren has shown us anything with his songs, it is that we need to bring tough issues out into the open for us to all discuss and deal with. Hiding all our problems away because we are too afraid to face them head on, is a cop out that has clearly not worked for society and the individuals which make up our societies. Now will carry on and listen with interest.... Enjoyed your comments.
That WAS bonkers! ... in the most profound way.... accompanied by your similarly-worthy reaction of perception, bravery, and authenticity. The community that surrounds Ren and embraces each of us as valuable human beings is growing exponentially... and now, you-and-yours are included. Pleased to meet you-I'm about to read through the comments that preceded mine. Thank you, DJ., and thanks to all of you.
Hi DJ, I usually come here for your Voiceplay reactions but I'm glad to see you got to Ren's music too. Ren is a wonderful artist and a great human being. He is an artist who can sing (much more than you see in Hi Ren), play different instruments, rap, act... He's been severly sick because of undiagnosed Lyme disease and he's now a bit better but it took a big toll in his physical and mental health . If you go down this rabbit hole you'll see he can sing and play almost every genre (it's not an exaggeration) and he has both very sad songs and very funny ones. Sooner or later please check Murderer. It's a funny one AND your eyes will be blessed 😉 Given your present condition I would avoid Dominoes if I were you because it's a deep, sad song about a girl with an eating disorder... A big hug!
Was about to mention that about Dominos... don't do that yet... that could be a trigger for you... but when you're stronger, you'd appreciate it.. try Humble, Fire, Love music part 1-4, big push- sweet little lady, and busking with Sam Thompkins- blind eyed
I've been subscribed for your voiceplay reactions and am thrilled to see that you found Ren. This is a nicely done reaction; you caught on so quickly to this unfathomable creation. You may like to watch his short video about reaching 1million subscribers. It says a lot about who he is and what his journey has entailed.
Love your reaction. Ren is an amazing artist with a large variety of music. Most of his videos are shot in a one take format, and a lot of those are performed live, like this one. Check out the tale of Jenny and screech (full), Money Game Part 1, or Chalk Outlines for more live performances, those are not the only ones, just my favorite. Check out Murderer, Animal Flow, or Losing It for one take videos, again, not his only ones. Also be sure to check out his band The Big Push for a variety of content. 🤙
Fantastic reaction. I’ve been following Ren since this song came out, like thousands of other followers this song had a huge impact and has helped so many people. I’m sure someone’s already commented on here and given you his full history that lead hike to writing this song as well as others on the topic of mental health. The guy is multi talented, writes all his own beats and produces everything himself. He can spit with the best, is a phenomenal guitar player, lyricist and performer. He covers a wide range of other topic too as well as some for shits and giggles. He does other genres too and did some great covers with his band the big push. Welcome to the Ren rabbit hole - no matter what you react to next you’ll have a ton of Ren fans coming to watch and you’ll be just as blown away as you were with Hi Ren. It’s a fantastic journey to be on, you’ll have a blast. Can’t wait to see more of your reactions!
Yes,its live.🙂Ren is a master of one takes!!Wonderful reaction,I really enjoyed your reaction....and I've watched almost ALL of them. Ren is extremely versatile and covers many styles and is amazing at EVERY ONE!!!thanks🙂🎶✌
I’m really glad you got to react to Ren. Ren is his own genre, there is nothing he hasn’t done, either by himself, with his band ‘The Big Push’ or with other artists. I haven’t heard a bad song from Ren yet. I really look forward to seeing you do more. Ren has a huge back story which I’m sure others in the comments will tell you about. 🖤
Love, love, loved your reaction! Great to see passionate music being met with passionate enjoyment of the art. Subscribed & looking forward to your journey down the Ren rabbit hole... Welcome to the "Renegades" ❤
1994, I was put on an antidepression drug that messed me up. One thing happened was the Bulimia and once I stopped, it transferred to years of anorexia. I can relate to eating disorders and it can take years to reach a level where you feel safe again and not worried about the thoughts that go in my head.
Glad Ren has made an appearance on your channel..hoping to see more of your reactions to him. I appreciate you being vulnerable with us..I feel the world would be better if more people would ☺️
the genre of 'ren'!! ain't he grand?!? ren is 100% independant and is beyond amazing. why not become a RENegade fam member? ren has a great catalog and faithful fan base, most of whom love ren. find out why!!! much love, kathleen bts renegade
Live and one take (I think it was the third or forth try). So glad to see you get to Ren and I hope you will continue with more! It has touched so many people, including me. Take the best care of yourself! ❤️
Get ready for a thrill ride - this one well read and well spoken young man. He also takes time to watch reactions and is truly humble about all this. Ren will keep surprising you and will also introduce you to others of his ilk, like the fabulous Chinchilla. He is as happy for them as he is for his own following
Face it, Ren deserves his own genre. Hence, the term "Bard-Core!" He IS our twenty-first century Bard. All his videos like this are fully live performances.
You are in for a REN ride! I’m subscribed to witness it. To fully blow your mind I recommend the Hunger next then The Big Push I Shot the Sheriff (version where he’s wearing suspenders). Then go at whatever order you want but The Tale of Jenny & Screech and Violets Tale must be watched all together (full version). REN was misdiagnosed with Lyme disease for nearly a decade and told it was only mental issues. He’s currently in Canada for treatment of the Lyme disease and started blowing up earlier this year but has been making tons of epic material for years. He was on a label that dropped him bc of his illness so he’s independent now and makes his own beats and produces his work and is the king of one-takes. Enjoy the ride.
Stages of reaction for 'Hi Ren': This looks creepy. Pig mask, ha. Guitar sounds nice. Nylon strings. Oh he’s singing. I did not expect that. Will the whole song be like this? Okay, he’s rapping now. Cool. He's good. Has anyone noticed he looks like Tommy Shelby? This guy is scary. Now he seems nice. Oh I see what he’s doing. This is interesting, it's like Eminem or Plan B. This is intense. Time has lost its meaning. The mean guy is a jerk. This is INTENSE! Make it stop, I need to cry a bit. I haven’t blinked or taken a breath in four minutes. OMG THERE GOES THE 4TH WALL!!! And he knew what I was thinking. YES! You tell him Ren. Okay, scary guy got way scarier. you didn't know it was the devil, you would have dressed properly. 'Loosen the noose on the rope' line hits a millisecond after; it hits hard. You, you, just can't, but he lifts you up and... HOLY SHITBALLS HE CAN SING!!! Damn, he can really sing. OOO-OO-OO-OO-OO-... (your head bobs, tears in your eyes, you get it now) I need some time to be still, wait there's more? He's talking to me and peering into my soul. I was not expecting to feel this much. (you sit in the dark and contemplate existence) "Good art makes you think about the art, great art makes you think about your life."
Had to come back to finish watching. So glad i did. You know, Ren has severe ADHD as well! And he us akkergic to 95% of foods. So he basically veats same meal for years to keep his symptoms undet control. So nice to have yoy in the tribe!❤
Great reaction and very happy that you are reacting to Ren. This actually was done live and in one take with multiple camera angles. No doubt you will get lots of amazing suggestions for Ren content so I will just tell you my favorite, and that is 'The Tale of Jenny and Screech (full), it is The Tales that cemented Ren in my mind as a modern day bard. Enjoy the journey and thanks for taking us along for the ride. Peace friend.
Ren's music has a knack of drawing some of the bad stuff to the surface but meanwhile providing an environment of comfort & acceptance to both share & feel that ❤ I love watching first time reactors experience it. In the space of 9 minutes complete strangers across the world can totally unite in that space of empathy, familiarity & understanding ❤ It's a beautiful thing 😊
Welcome to the multitalented genius that is Ren. This masterpiece is just the tip of the iceberg. I hope to see you deep down the Ren rabbit hole with the rest of us 🐰🕳️
Enjoyed your reaction - you've no idea what awaits you lol. Can't wait to see you delve into Ren / The Big Push / Chinchilla / Sam Tompkins / Romain Axisa, etc. 😁❤
Wow! I really enjoyed watching your reaction to this masterpiece by Ren. Get ready for an incredible journey as you experience his musical talents! Renegade Nation!!!
I like how "HOPE" says that he has spent half his life ill. Ren has been I'll for about half of his life and it would make sense that the first aspect of our psyche to suffer due to our illness would be our hope. Also when hope starts to speak you can tell he is just emerging from a long slumber. He speaks very slowly and deliberately with a deep tone. Like someone would if they were just waking up and not fully awake yet. As the verse progresses hope starts to find his voice and find his confidence and then we learn why it has reemerged after all this time. It was his time, to fullfill his duty, when the darkness takes over it sets out a call for hope to emerge and retake the reigns. As he says "my will is eternal......face to face with a beast I will rise in the east and I'll settle on the ocean floor" hope knows it is the only one who can face down the beast, he has stood in the flames without flinching or shaking. He counters the demons by looking into the camera for the first time in the song. Making direct eye contact with the audience so that we are locked in to what he is about to announce. "I go by many names also" this demonic side if you is not the only one with many forms. And then to top it all off because the demon has spent the entire song telling Ren that his musical abilities are just not good enough. Mocking his lyrics, calling him a fraud and laughing at his desire to be the next jimmy Hendrix, so what does hope do to slap the demon in his face? He gives ren the confidence to begin singing at the top of his lungs. "Watch the man i become, when I sing at the top of my lungs, I will not only have the confidence needed to perform but I will inspire others to have hope and be strong. And he ends it by telling the demon "I'm immortal just like you. We are just opposite sides of the same coin"
@@whimsysmith2835 oh thanks alot I appreciate it. It actually wasn't untill I started to really think about rens words at the end of the song that I started to get a better sense of it. He spends the first part of the song fighting the darkness. He's doing his best but he ultimately lacks any real hope. So he tries the best he can to defend himself "i don't think we should talk" "I'm fine by myself I'm.a genius" "fuck you" "who are you to doubt my music" " when I write I belong" "I'll lock you up inside" the darkness just shrugs off all these attacks and laughs at his clumsy footsteps and hopeless demeaner. When the darkness takes over remember what Ren says, the brighter the light the darker the shadow. Well the darker the shadow the brighter the light. Darkness taking over causes hope to shine brighter. That's when Ren realizes it isn't a battle for him to win. It's supposed to be a dance. So the end of the song shows him strumming his heart out, dancing, kicking his feet high into the air and jamming out. Ultimately the moral is the more you fight your demons the more you will end up killing yourself. Because your demons are you and you are your demons. So instead of waging psychological warfare on yourself just have hope, and dance, sing at the top of your lungs, relax and dance. Ultimately things will soften and you will find peace.
@@DomAtaGlance - Again, thank you for sharing your thoughts. I deeply enjoy your verbal acuity, and your perception. In my own case I hear the line regarding the brighter light creating the darker shadow as a reminder or almost a warning. Just as in your darkest moments it is easy to forget that hope even exists, in the brightest moments of my life I have found it too easy to forget that the darkness is still always there. Many of the most hurtful things I have done in my life was be so caught up in my own happiness that I forgot and even neglected people important to me who needed me. It was a wake up call to me, that sometimes the dark voice in my head is right, that I had allowed myself to become egotistical, patronizing, and judgmental. The dance concept resonated with me, because one of the things that keep me strong is remembering that every dark moment in my life were absolutely necessary events that had to occur for the following great moment of my life. The cynical part of me notes the fact that I suffered before I found happiness does not mean, ipso facto, that one caused or even affected the other. But it is also true that you learn lessons from pain, and like a pendulum the more extreme pain that you feel the equal and opposite feeling of joy must be likewise possible for us to experience. I hold that belief very strongly right now. Right now things are very dark and it is incredibly hard to believe my future holds happiness because my future does not have any of my loved ones in it. It is very hard to literally be facing losing every single person you love, just rotten Job’s luck. REN’s music gives me hope even looking down the dark future I have to walk through. His own Phoenix persona is an inspiration to many including me.
I like your take on this, but I don't agree with you that Hope was sleepy. Hope was controlled, measured, deliberate, and grounded. Hope was always there to some degree in Ren but it wasn't strong in the beginning because it didn't need to be. He only invokes Hope fully when the pendulum swings back into the light because his shadow had tried to invoke the authority of eternal sin while in the darkness. Hope hadn't been away or asleep, it was Ren's shadow which was returning after weeks of silence in the first set of bars and that is when Hope starts getting challenged again in the dance and gets progressively stronger. Both the Light and the entropy are eternal. No Yin if no Yang. As below, so above, so Lucifer appearing required Hope to enter to keep Ren balanced in his pendulum dance. His music will be immortal
Thank you DJ for the honesty and vulnerability you shared. It's severely uncomfortable to be vocal about our demons. But it can help those that are battling in silence, convinced that no one could understand. I've only seen one of your videos so far but it's clear that you're not only compassionate but also a fighter. So you're gonna fit right in with the Reniverse! So gather your potatoes and enjoy the ride 💜🦇💚
Beautiful reaction-I’ve watched many Hi Ren reactions and this was right on and very genuine. Subscribed and looking forward to seeing more from you! ❤
Ren is truly a musical genius and there is nothing he can't do. He sings, raps, plays guitar, piano and other instruments and makes his own beats. He is completely independent as well. Really loved your reaction to this. Looking forward to more Ren reactions. Subscribed ❤
This is an interesting story told through song. I love, DJ, that you don't shy from controversial songs or artists. This, the fact that you listen to everything and anything and you don't judge before watching. You are what makes this interesting...thank you for being REAL. #DJAntlers
Hey fellow Aussie, nice to see you here! Welcome to Ren, and the Renegade community; one of the most interesting and supportive communities in the internet. G'day from Albany, WA xx
For the record, this WAS filmed live, in one session. They had multiple cameras and edited the shots that way. This was the fourth attempt, but it was absolutely a live recording.
His line "its so refreshing to actually hear you say it" always hits me hard. Because it is, as you also said, so revolutionary and refreshing to hear someone make our private thoughts public like this so that a discoirse can be had. Excellent reaction, thank you for your authenticity. Welcome to the RENaissance. Subbed.
Ask and ye shall receive.... there IS a video of him performing this live on stage. Oh, my.... SUPRISE! Hang on tight.... please keep your hands inside the ride.... Your reactionis wonderful! Welcome to the World of Ren. Take a few minutes to go to Ren's YT channel and watch Ren's 1million subscribers, his description of success. He has left you a message there. Yes, I will subscribe. While there view anything and everything else.
Much respect to you for your honesty and transparency. I applaud you for your truth...as someone who struggles with similar issues and then a few more,I fully can relate and honestly think you are brave for being so up front.🤗✌
I am a chronic illness warrior and a survivor. Finding Ren and his music is like finding the soundtrack to my life. His love of music is obvious in every thing he does. He is incredibly well read and has a way to express what lies in the shadows of our minds and our souls. His fan base is extremely supportive and passionate so you will find comfort here. Thank you for sharing your story. Enjoy the rabbit hole. Be ready for amazing storytelling, incredible beats, wonderful collaborations, an eclectic discography and inspirational messages. If you want to truly appreciate the man watch his video about reaching a million subscribers and you will get a sense of just how authentic and grounded he is.
So glad you reacted to Ren! He is truly an amazing artist that there really is not a category for other than absolutely, incredibly talented! Please go down this rabbit hole…you will not be disappointed!
I am so happy you heard this song and found Ren's music right now in your journey. I hope his words and courage bolster you as it has for me. He has this ability to explain the things we all feel, especially those of us with chronic illness. Sending good vibes from a fellow ED survivor
Welcome to the genius of Ren. Be like us… follow this rabbit hole. It is the most refreshing, intelligent music in as far as I can remember. You won’t regret the trip. Let’s go!
Welcome to the RENiverse. Here you will find a RENaissance in music that does not conform to any genre or style but reflects the emotions, personal struggles and triumphs of this lyrical genius. I hope you continue on your journey into the rabbit hole. There is a huge catalog of music awaiting you. You have a new sub.
Thank you for posting, great reaction. I’ve been watching people react to him for over 6 months now and it still does not get old. I subscribed and I look forward to your exploration of the World of Ren!
Welcome to the world of Ren... the best community on the internet. I loved this reaction! I always recommend watching Ren's 1 million subscriber speech if you want to know his heart & how genuine he is. He really does have all types of music, something for everyone. He's also releasing an album October 13th and sitting 2nd place to the Rolling Stones in the preorder charts right now! Have a blast, I highly recommend the Ren Rabbit Hole. Welcome to the Renegade.
This took 4 takes / They kept the 4th ... Also, I read management of the space said it was time to leave for the day so ......... Also fun fact .. there is a lyric video for a recent song by Ren : ' down on the beat ' ( very 90's club sound ) featuring a rapper named Viktus ; who is the man behind the pig mask in this video ...
As you probably have already learned enough about Ren from the other Renegades, I would like to tell you something for yourself: You said "if you look at me now" like you are overweight or something - but you also said "love yourself more" and I would like to adress your own advice to yourself. Love yourself a little bit more. You look gorgeous and seem to have a very kind and gentle soul, so don't be so rough to yourself! I really enjoyed your reaction and am looking forward to the next Ren reactions! subbed.
Ren has also performed this song "Hi Ren" live in front of an audience. too One can view that performance by searching UA-cam for "Ren - Hi Ren (The Other Songs Live at KOKO) ". Ren had an interview with UA-camr Black Pegasus and he talked about the inspiration for his upcoming hip hop album Sick Boi (release date Oct 13 2013) and also how he wrote the song "Hi Ren" (at about 18mn into the interview).
This is a one-shot videeo and you have now entered the world of a great artist,. The RENagades Thank you for sharing your story. Ren has helped so many.
New to your channel . I have watched many Hi Ren Reaction videos. It was done in one take and it was done live. I struggle with anxiety, ptsd, and depression. This song is so relatiable. I wish more artists would talk and raise more awareness to mental health. Ren's story is amazing and full of hope and determination.
Ren actually does have a live stage version of this. Look up Hi Ren Live at KOKO. Good reaction! And the songs written just before this that would tell you where his head had been are "Masochist", "Lost All Faith", "Sick Boi" (which was actually filmed in this same spot), and "Illest of our Time". All are just complete FIRE.
I loved your reaction and have so much respect for your own place in life and the concern and advice, that you shared at the end. shows your own soul as well as your admiration and respect for Ren. ❤❤❤❤❤❤
I reach level 60 this year (2024), experienced the Best of the Best in music... And I have never encountered anyone like Ren. This song/video literally changed my life. 😊
Eating disorder is something I can relate to. Underweight for the last 30 yrs though I’ve been a chef for 24 of them. It’s a hard hard thing to try to relate to others about it. For Hi Ren reactions I’ve seen I do cry maybe 80% of the time. Hey guys, maybe seek therapy before you’re as old as I am. Much love.
That was a fantastic reaction video to Hi Ren. Thank you for sharing with the world your issue with eating. This song speaks to so many people for very different reasons, mine being that i suffer with nerve damage which causes chronic pain in various parts of my body. The medication i take either leaves me feeling some pain but just able to function as a human or leaves me feeling like a zombie! One side of my brain is telling me you feel ok today get up and go and work in the garden or do something.... The other side is telling me if you do that you will be in extra pain for the next two weeks and will have to take more meds that will F.... you up even more... It is a constant battle!!! On Ren, about 75% of his videos are recorded live and are ONE TAKES. He may have performed it several times until he gets the performance he is happy with. Hi Ren was done in three takes and the 3rd take was the one they used. You need to follow up with more Ren songs as Rens fans the Renagades will all subsribe to reactors who give Ren love and exposure to more people. Ren is an independent artist, Social media is his only outlet for his music without the backing of a record company behind him. Thank you
This is when I knew I wasn’t alone watching this song 🎶 Ren is beyond talented. Thank you for doing this. It helps ppl with lyme disease and other issues bc for nearly 30 yrs I was alone feeling I was the only person who had suffered like him but I’ve found a whole community thru Ren. He is fantastically talented Ty again . Following you bc of your reaction to Ren 💚🦠💚🦠💚🦠 From Lisa from the USA 🇺🇸 who is a Renegade and fellow lyme fighter Hugs for you for your struggles. My son has adhd and know I’m here for you
Loved your reaction to Hi Ren. I agree, so refreshing just to see a humble human being putting their darkness out there and trying to help others with their gift. You are a beautiful soul for sharing so THANK YOU......
- What genre is this?
- Ren
Yes, it was recorded live boom mike for the song and the lavaliere for the spoken word, and the guitar is live as well. And it's a one shot (that took 4 attempts to get) done on multiple cameras simultaneously to get the different angles other than the last bit was a separate cut.
If you didn't know; Ren has Lyme's Disease and spent years being misdiagnosed, so it is incurable and has done a huge amount of damage to his body, organs and brain. He also deals with depression and ADHD.
Talking about what's going on with you will show you how many people can and will relate and empathize. Ren's audience is a very open minded and sympathetic group, so don't be surprised to find how supportive we are. And we're always here for more Ren.
Possibly Pyscho Punk....
@@tatradak9781 nah its outside of genre limitations or conventions; Ren embraces bending and combining genres in every way possible.
His most recent album is limited to a Hip Hop theme, but it's way beyond Hip Hop, enough to inspire other hip hop artists to be more experimental in their approach.
This isn't a song. This is someones soul exploading into art
Ren's ability to tell stories is phenomenal. Some of his tales are fiction, sparked from events around him, and some are pure truth of the life he's lived. Obviously, HI Ren is purely his own mental struggle.
I'm sure others have already mentioned this, but please please react to the full trilogy of 'The Tale of Jenny and Screech' plus 'Violet's Tale'. They have to be done together, but they will show you both his fictional story-telling and his incredible guitar skills, and his ability to shock us and tackle hard topics.
There is just so much to Ren. He's a wonderful young man, who has captured so many of us, all ages, backgrounds and genres (I'm a middle age woman, metalhead).
Welcome to the Ren-aissance, you are now an official Renegade :) xxx
There is an old song of Ren's called Dominoes which you may want to listen to but maybe not as a reaction as it will hit too close to home for you I feel.
Having watched about 50 reactions to this video now, and reading many of the comments, I can tell you that no, this is not pre-recorded and then lip-synced. From what I understand, he live-recorded this about 4 times, and this was the best take. It's not spliced, it's not pre-recorded. If you look, you can see that he's wearing a mic clipped to the neck of the hospital gown. They had four cameras running. I don't know if the lamps were pre-programmed or someone was flipping the switches, but it's really effective.
they spliced the video for couple clips but took the full audio from the 3rd take
Two people were flipping switches (well, one was pulling a plug) according to Sam, the videographer.
I'm surely close to a thousand by now! 😊
REN missed his calling as a priest or therapist perhaps... In less then 10 minutes he compels utter strangers to confess their darkest struggles, their sins, their weakness and their pain.
In all seriousness I think REN has become a living representation for Hope to many people. What people feel for his music is far more than respect. It is hope pure and simple.
Not everyone responds to priests or therapists... but almost everyone responds to music.
Ren does have a live, on stage, performance of "Hi Ren" ! Check it out !
The dance analogy is intriguing. Sometimes the dance is easy, sometimes the dance is hard, but the music always plays. The music ALWAYS plays.
He was live. He is known for his one take videos. ❤ Welcome to the Ren rabbit hole ❣️ NO matter what you choose to play of Ren's, you will be able to relate. He has an amazing catalog and the people that follow him and his reactions are also amazing. You belong now ❣️
Ren has Lyme Disease and was misdiagnosed with a variety of mental health issues until they figured out what was really wrong. His style is referred to as Bardcore. He has some super intense mental health songs, some awesome rap/hip hop songs, and some cool songs with his band The Big Push.
DJ- I don't have an eating disorder, but I struggle with depression anxiety and self-harm. For what it's worth, the fact that you realize that things are getting bad again is huge! You're a student, not a victim and that's awesome!
Some reactors call him Bardcore, b'cos they haven't Ren enough 😢
He DID do this live - one take! He had a great cameraman, but the entire song was done in one take! He's a genius!
He has lots of songs that are raucous fun in almost every genre. He also has several that will absolutely leave you in a blubbering mess while raving about his talent and artistry.
Dude first off… you earned yourself a new sub with me… second your power rangers collection is SUPER dope… third.. your Batman tattoo is awesome… I run the river city toy fest in a Mississippi.. you would love our shows… and last.. Ren is probably the best artist of our time… scratch that he IS the best artist of our time… please check out the tell of Jenny and Screech the full version.. it will blow your mind… also the hunger is REALLY awesome too… chalk outlines … then look for the Big Push ( his band ) I shot the sheriff/road to Zion/ hip hop mash up.. this guy does it all… also not one was this a live take.. they did it in 4 takes.. yes there is different camera angles but yes.. it was live.. at the end you hear him unplug his guitar.. also look on his hospital gown.. by his neck.. there is a mic… also look on the back of the wheel chair.. it has L&D.. labor and delivery… he just gave birth to a piece of art that will stay with us forever…
Also love your professor pig reference.. definitely need a live action Batman movie with professor pig as the villain..
By now I've watched at least 100 reactions to this song. (I'm obsessed with Ren reactions). This is one of my favorite reactions to it. Nice Job!!! I subscribed tonight. You are going to LOVE the Ren rabbit hole. This man is unique and oh so talented. You need to do some of his stuff with his former band "The Big Push", and you have to see his duets with Chinchilla and Sam Tompkins and of course Ren's rap stuff. "The Hunger" and "Losin' It" are my favorite songs in the world right now.
Here is some additional information on Ren's story that I gathered from old newspaper interviews, articles, and Ren's public livestreams and posts. A handful of people frequently post an earlier version of my comment to various reactions that they copied and pasted verbatim, so if this is a repeat just ignore this comment. I keep editing the information, as needed, and have removed details about Ren that some found to be too personal, such as his full name and D.O.B. All the information here was gathered exclusively from sources Ren personally approved for public release.
Ren is a Welsh musician/independent artist/producer, self-taught multi-instrumentalist. He pursued a career in music from an early age. In 2009, while studying music performance at Bath Spa University, Ren began to experience health issues and was struggling to attend his lectures, which eventually caused him to discontinue his studies and return home. In addition, Ren was signed by Sony Records in 2010 and was working on an album when his health deteriorated to the point that he was unable to go on; consequently, his contract with Sony was dissolved. Ren would later relocate to Brighton.
Ren's illness often kept him in bed for up to 23 hours daily. Ren was initially misdiagnosed with depression, bipolar disorder, and chronic fatigue syndrome, which led him to experience psychosis and develop PTSD. It would take seven years before a doctor in Belgium finally correctly diagnosed Ren with autoimmunity, Lyme disease, and resulting damage to the brain, organs, joints, and PTSD. Ren eventually underwent stem cell therapy in the United States, which improved his health, but it has not been a cure.
Ren is in Calgary, Canada for at least six months (Summer of 2023), undergoing treatments such as IV therapy and other interventions five days a week, as well as surgeries (wisdom tooth removal and cavitation surgery). His Canadian doctor discovered that Ren also developed a condition called Mast Cell Activation Disorder (MCAD), which has affected the myelin sheath in his brain, his thyroid, and adrenals as well as his bones/joints. Hence, Ren is receiving additional treatments for this previously undiagnosed condition. He recently took a break from treatments and returned to the UK to visit family and friends, and to produce some very ambitious musical projects to be released soon.
Let's keep supporting Ren as he undergoes his treatments. Check out and subscribe to his channel; if you are a content creator, ask your audience to subscribe to Ren. Ren's YT channel just surpassed 1 million subscribers. and his videos have garnered millions and millions of views. Listen to some of his earlier work, like and comment on his performances, and let's lift Ren's spirits. If you are a believer, pray for him. Ren is an artist with something to say to the world, and his work is important in these troubling times. Someone has finally created a Wikipedia page for Ren, so there is additional information available.
Well-written, edited, and shared. Obviously a gift of service, admiration, and love. I'm grateful,... for myself and everyone else.
@@TheEverydayPoet Thank you for your kind (and poetic) words. God bless.
His illness is so profound as though he has been microwaved but by what. . It would be really interesting to know more about his childhood.. Where he lived, life style...
Hi Jens 👋
@@tatradak9781his illness is typical for late stage Lyme disease, a bacterial illness spread by ticks and generally carried by animal vectors like deer and rodents.
If treated early the extremes of illness are much less severe, however Ren had been sick for many years before he was diagnosed and by then the bacteria had managed to get into his central nervous system and brain. It's a horrible illness, and if doctors tested more frequently for chronically ill people they wouldn't get as sick as Ren got. If treated before crossing the blood-brain barrier, Lyme disease is fairly treatable with antibiotics.
This reaction is one of your best. You were obviously moved by Ren's masterpiece.
When I watched this it helped me realize as a person that no one can cut you down like yourself.
You notice in the video he starts off so confident and strong until “bad Ren” started to break him down and get more of a response as the video goes on. Until the resolution to the video, Which is just next level.
I thoroughly enjoyed your reaction!! I've seen so many reactions to Hi Ren, and just when I think I've found all of the best reactors, I watched yours and had to subscribe! Love your excitement and enthusiasm! I hope you will react to more of Ren's songs (and songs from the band he was in - The Big Push); you won't be disappointed.
Coming in late to your reaction. It has not begun yet, but may I say, if people are "triggered" by this; they need to watch it; not look away. If Ren has shown us anything with his songs, it is that we need to bring tough issues out into the open for us to all discuss and deal with. Hiding all our problems away because we are too afraid to face them head on, is a cop out that has clearly not worked for society and the individuals which make up our societies. Now will carry on and listen with interest.... Enjoyed your comments.
That WAS bonkers! ... in the most profound way.... accompanied by your similarly-worthy reaction of perception, bravery, and authenticity. The community that surrounds Ren and embraces each of us as valuable human beings is growing exponentially... and now, you-and-yours are included. Pleased to meet you-I'm about to read through the comments that preceded mine. Thank you, DJ., and thanks to all of you.
Hello 😊👋
Love your reaction. Welcome to the Renegade club where everyone is welcome.
Hi DJ, I usually come here for your Voiceplay reactions but I'm glad to see you got to Ren's music too.
Ren is a wonderful artist and a great human being. He is an artist who can sing (much more than you see in Hi Ren), play different instruments, rap, act...
He's been severly sick because of undiagnosed Lyme disease and he's now a bit better but it took a big toll in his physical and mental health .
If you go down this rabbit hole you'll see he can sing and play almost every genre (it's not an exaggeration) and he has both very sad songs and very funny ones.
Sooner or later please check Murderer. It's a funny one AND your eyes will be blessed 😉
Given your present condition I would avoid Dominoes if I were you because it's a deep, sad song about a girl with an eating disorder...
A big hug!
Was about to mention that about Dominos... don't do that yet... that could be a trigger for you... but when you're stronger, you'd appreciate it.. try Humble, Fire, Love music part 1-4, big push- sweet little lady, and busking with Sam Thompkins- blind eyed
He DID IT LIVE! It took four takes . They used the third.! Great reaction. Thanks!
1 take,live, multiple cameras. Took them 4 times to get the entire piece. Amazing❤
I've been subscribed for your voiceplay reactions and am thrilled to see that you found Ren.
This is a nicely done reaction; you caught on so quickly to this unfathomable creation.
You may like to watch his short video about reaching 1million subscribers. It says a lot about who he is and what his journey has entailed.
There is a video out there of him performing this live in concert! Hope you get a chance to see it.
Dude. Much love to you. Ren is exactly the kind of artist you need right now. Remember we are all human beans! Lots of love from New Zealand!🇳🇿❤️🫶
Love your reaction. Ren is an amazing artist with a large variety of music. Most of his videos are shot in a one take format, and a lot of those are performed live, like this one. Check out the tale of Jenny and screech (full), Money Game Part 1, or Chalk Outlines for more live performances, those are not the only ones, just my favorite. Check out Murderer, Animal Flow, or Losing It for one take videos, again, not his only ones. Also be sure to check out his band The Big Push for a variety of content. 🤙
I never watched reactors until I heard this song. And now I watch reactions to this all the time to see others discover this masterpiece ❤
Same here😂. Now im addicted...
Welcome to the wonderful world of Ren. I am so here for this reaction. I can't wait for you to discover the force of nature that is Ren.
Fantastic reaction. I’ve been following Ren since this song came out, like thousands of other followers this song had a huge impact and has helped so many people. I’m sure someone’s already commented on here and given you his full history that lead hike to writing this song as well as others on the topic of mental health. The guy is multi talented, writes all his own beats and produces everything himself. He can spit with the best, is a phenomenal guitar player, lyricist and performer. He covers a wide range of other topic too as well as some for shits and giggles. He does other genres too and did some great covers with his band the big push.
Welcome to the Ren rabbit hole - no matter what you react to next you’ll have a ton of Ren fans coming to watch and you’ll be just as blown away as you were with Hi Ren. It’s a fantastic journey to be on, you’ll have a blast. Can’t wait to see more of your reactions!
Yes,its live.🙂Ren is a master of one takes!!Wonderful reaction,I really enjoyed your reaction....and I've watched almost ALL of them. Ren is extremely versatile and covers many styles and is amazing at EVERY ONE!!!thanks🙂🎶✌
I’m really glad you got to react to Ren. Ren is his own genre, there is nothing he hasn’t done, either by himself, with his band ‘The Big Push’ or with other artists. I haven’t heard a bad song from Ren yet. I really look forward to seeing you do more. Ren has a huge back story which I’m sure others in the comments will tell you about. 🖤
Love, love, loved your reaction! Great to see passionate music being met with passionate enjoyment of the art.
Subscribed & looking forward to your journey down the Ren rabbit hole... Welcome to the "Renegades" ❤
1994, I was put on an antidepression drug that messed me up. One thing happened was the Bulimia and once I stopped, it transferred to years of anorexia. I can relate to eating disorders and it can take years to reach a level where you feel safe again and not worried about the thoughts that go in my head.
Glad Ren has made an appearance on your channel..hoping to see more of your reactions to him. I appreciate you being vulnerable with us..I feel the world would be better if more people would ☺️
the genre of 'ren'!! ain't he grand?!? ren is 100% independant and is beyond amazing. why not become a RENegade fam member? ren has a great catalog and faithful fan base, most of whom love ren. find out why!!! much love, kathleen bts renegade
Live and one take (I think it was the third or forth try). So glad to see you get to Ren and I hope you will continue with more! It has touched so many people, including me. Take the best care of yourself! ❤️
Get ready for a thrill ride - this one well read and well spoken young man. He also takes time to watch reactions and is truly humble about all this. Ren will keep surprising you and will also introduce you to others of his ilk, like the fabulous Chinchilla. He is as happy for them as he is for his own following
You have no idea the ride ren is going to take you on😂 enjoy!
Face it, Ren deserves his own genre. Hence, the term "Bard-Core!" He IS our twenty-first century Bard. All his videos like this are fully live performances.
You are in for a REN ride! I’m subscribed to witness it. To fully blow your mind I recommend the Hunger next then The Big Push I Shot the Sheriff (version where he’s wearing suspenders). Then go at whatever order you want but The Tale of Jenny & Screech and Violets Tale must be watched all together (full version). REN was misdiagnosed with Lyme disease for nearly a decade and told it was only mental issues. He’s currently in Canada for treatment of the Lyme disease and started blowing up earlier this year but has been making tons of epic material for years. He was on a label that dropped him bc of his illness so he’s independent now and makes his own beats and produces his work and is the king of one-takes. Enjoy the ride.
Stages of reaction for 'Hi Ren':
This looks creepy. Pig mask, ha.
Guitar sounds nice. Nylon strings.
Oh he’s singing. I did not expect that. Will the whole song be like this?
Okay, he’s rapping now. Cool. He's good. Has anyone noticed he looks like Tommy Shelby?
This guy is scary.
Now he seems nice.
Oh I see what he’s doing.
This is interesting, it's like Eminem or Plan B.
This is intense. Time has lost its meaning.
The mean guy is a jerk.
This is INTENSE!
Make it stop, I need to cry a bit.
I haven’t blinked or taken a breath in four minutes.
OMG THERE GOES THE 4TH WALL!!! And he knew what I was thinking.
YES! You tell him Ren.
Okay, scary guy got way scarier. you didn't know it was the devil, you would have dressed properly.
'Loosen the noose on the rope' line hits a millisecond after; it hits hard.
You, you, just can't, but he lifts you up and...
HOLY SHITBALLS HE CAN SING!!! Damn, he can really sing.
OOO-OO-OO-OO-OO-... (your head bobs, tears in your eyes, you get it now)
I need some time to be still, wait there's more?
He's talking to me and peering into my soul. I was not expecting to feel this much.
(you sit in the dark and contemplate existence)
"Good art makes you think about the art, great art makes you think about your life."
Had to come back to finish watching. So glad i did. You know, Ren has severe ADHD as well! And he us akkergic to 95% of foods. So he basically veats same meal for years to keep his symptoms undet control.
So nice to have yoy in the tribe!❤
Great reaction and very happy that you are reacting to Ren. This actually was done live and in one take with multiple camera angles. No doubt you will get lots of amazing suggestions for Ren content so I will just tell you my favorite, and that is 'The Tale of Jenny and Screech (full), it is The Tales that cemented Ren in my mind as a modern day bard. Enjoy the journey and thanks for taking us along for the ride. Peace friend.
Ren's music has a knack of drawing some of the bad stuff to the surface but meanwhile providing an environment of comfort & acceptance to both share & feel that ❤ I love watching first time reactors experience it. In the space of 9 minutes complete strangers across the world can totally unite in that space of empathy, familiarity & understanding ❤ It's a beautiful thing 😊
Welcome to the multitalented genius that is Ren. This masterpiece is just the tip of the iceberg. I hope to see you deep down the Ren rabbit hole with the rest of us 🐰🕳️
Next to hear is The Tale of Jenny and Screech (full version)
Oh yeah, that one is amazing. And also recorded live. But another that needs even more of a content warning
And its a TRILOGY.but yes,it will need a warning.🙂
The man separately recorded an intro just to give a trigger warning for Hi Ren. If he watches jenny and screech he may just turn into a puddle of goo
Enjoyed your reaction - you've no idea what awaits you lol. Can't wait to see you delve into Ren / The Big Push / Chinchilla / Sam Tompkins / Romain Axisa, etc. 😁❤
Wow! I really enjoyed watching your reaction to this masterpiece by Ren. Get ready for an incredible journey as you experience his musical talents! Renegade Nation!!!
🫶 Welcome to the Ren rabbit hole. You'll never be disappointed with the suggestions you receive from the "renagades"!! Beautiful reaction.
I like how "HOPE" says that he has spent half his life ill. Ren has been I'll for about half of his life and it would make sense that the first aspect of our psyche to suffer due to our illness would be our hope. Also when hope starts to speak you can tell he is just emerging from a long slumber. He speaks very slowly and deliberately with a deep tone. Like someone would if they were just waking up and not fully awake yet. As the verse progresses hope starts to find his voice and find his confidence and then we learn why it has reemerged after all this time. It was his time, to fullfill his duty, when the darkness takes over it sets out a call for hope to emerge and retake the reigns. As he says "my will is eternal......face to face with a beast I will rise in the east and I'll settle on the ocean floor" hope knows it is the only one who can face down the beast, he has stood in the flames without flinching or shaking. He counters the demons by looking into the camera for the first time in the song. Making direct eye contact with the audience so that we are locked in to what he is about to announce. "I go by many names also" this demonic side if you is not the only one with many forms. And then to top it all off because the demon has spent the entire song telling Ren that his musical abilities are just not good enough. Mocking his lyrics, calling him a fraud and laughing at his desire to be the next jimmy Hendrix, so what does hope do to slap the demon in his face? He gives ren the confidence to begin singing at the top of his lungs. "Watch the man i become, when I sing at the top of my lungs, I will not only have the confidence needed to perform but I will inspire others to have hope and be strong. And he ends it by telling the demon "I'm immortal just like you. We are just opposite sides of the same coin"
Wonderfully expressed❤
Damn I love your interpretation! It is very different from my own, like you handed me an entirely different perspective! Beautifully written.
@@whimsysmith2835 oh thanks alot I appreciate it. It actually wasn't untill I started to really think about rens words at the end of the song that I started to get a better sense of it. He spends the first part of the song fighting the darkness. He's doing his best but he ultimately lacks any real hope. So he tries the best he can to defend himself "i don't think we should talk" "I'm fine by myself I'm.a genius" "fuck you" "who are you to doubt my music" " when I write I belong" "I'll lock you up inside" the darkness just shrugs off all these attacks and laughs at his clumsy footsteps and hopeless demeaner. When the darkness takes over remember what Ren says, the brighter the light the darker the shadow. Well the darker the shadow the brighter the light. Darkness taking over causes hope to shine brighter. That's when Ren realizes it isn't a battle for him to win. It's supposed to be a dance. So the end of the song shows him strumming his heart out, dancing, kicking his feet high into the air and jamming out. Ultimately the moral is the more you fight your demons the more you will end up killing yourself. Because your demons are you and you are your demons. So instead of waging psychological warfare on yourself just have hope, and dance, sing at the top of your lungs, relax and dance. Ultimately things will soften and you will find peace.
@@DomAtaGlance - Again, thank you for sharing your thoughts. I deeply enjoy your verbal acuity, and your perception. In my own case I hear the line regarding the brighter light creating the darker shadow as a reminder or almost a warning. Just as in your darkest moments it is easy to forget that hope even exists, in the brightest moments of my life I have found it too easy to forget that the darkness is still always there. Many of the most hurtful things I have done in my life was be so caught up in my own happiness that I forgot and even neglected people important to me who needed me. It was a wake up call to me, that sometimes the dark voice in my head is right, that I had allowed myself to become egotistical, patronizing, and judgmental. The dance concept resonated with me, because one of the things that keep me strong is remembering that every dark moment in my life were absolutely necessary events that had to occur for the following great moment of my life. The cynical part of me notes the fact that I suffered before I found happiness does not mean, ipso facto, that one caused or even affected the other. But it is also true that you learn lessons from pain, and like a pendulum the more extreme pain that you feel the equal and opposite feeling of joy must be likewise possible for us to experience. I hold that belief very strongly right now. Right now things are very dark and it is incredibly hard to believe my future holds happiness because my future does not have any of my loved ones in it. It is very hard to literally be facing losing every single person you love, just rotten Job’s luck. REN’s music gives me hope even looking down the dark future I have to walk through. His own Phoenix persona is an inspiration to many including me.
I like your take on this, but I don't agree with you that Hope was sleepy. Hope was controlled, measured, deliberate, and grounded. Hope was always there to some degree in Ren but it wasn't strong in the beginning because it didn't need to be. He only invokes Hope fully when the pendulum swings back into the light because his shadow had tried to invoke the authority of eternal sin while in the darkness. Hope hadn't been away or asleep, it was Ren's shadow which was returning after weeks of silence in the first set of bars and that is when Hope starts getting challenged again in the dance and gets progressively stronger. Both the Light and the entropy are eternal. No Yin if no Yang. As below, so above, so Lucifer appearing required Hope to enter to keep Ren balanced in his pendulum dance. His music will be immortal
Sick boi should be next in the journey. After that, have fun with Ren
Thank you DJ for the honesty and vulnerability you shared. It's severely uncomfortable to be vocal about our demons. But it can help those that are battling in silence, convinced that no one could understand.
I've only seen one of your videos so far but it's clear that you're not only compassionate but also a fighter. So you're gonna fit right in with the Reniverse! So gather your potatoes and enjoy the ride 💜🦇💚
Beautiful reaction-I’ve watched many Hi Ren reactions and this was right on and very genuine. Subscribed and looking forward to seeing more from you! ❤
Ren is truly a musical genius and there is nothing he can't do. He sings, raps, plays guitar, piano and other instruments and makes his own beats. He is completely independent as well. Really loved your reaction to this. Looking forward to more Ren reactions. Subscribed ❤
"The Tale of Jenny & Screech (Full)" bro, will blow your mind. syked you have discovered Ren. welcome to the Ren'egades
This is an interesting story told through song.
I love, DJ, that you don't shy from controversial songs or artists. This, the fact that you listen to everything and anything and you don't judge before watching. You are what makes this interesting...thank you for being REAL. #DJAntlers
Hey fellow Aussie, nice to see you here! Welcome to Ren, and the Renegade community; one of the most interesting and supportive communities in the internet.
G'day from Albany, WA xx
Great one, thank you for your reaction and reflection of one of my favourite songs, I hope you continue to explore Ren 😊
For the record, this WAS filmed live, in one session. They had multiple cameras and edited the shots that way. This was the fourth attempt, but it was absolutely a live recording.
His line "its so refreshing to actually hear you say it" always hits me hard. Because it is, as you also said, so revolutionary and refreshing to hear someone make our private thoughts public like this so that a discoirse can be had.
Excellent reaction, thank you for your authenticity. Welcome to the RENaissance. Subbed.
Ask and ye shall receive.... there IS a video of him performing this live on stage. Oh, my.... SUPRISE! Hang on tight.... please keep your hands inside the ride....
Your reactionis wonderful!
Welcome to the World of Ren. Take a few minutes to go to Ren's YT channel and watch Ren's 1million subscribers, his description of success. He has left you a message there. Yes, I will subscribe. While there view anything and everything else.
Beautiful reaction 🎉 Thank you for opening up. ❤
Check out the many interviews with Knox Hill Black Pegasus Rosalie and a few more. You will learn so much more of this good kind man
Much respect to you for your honesty and transparency. I applaud you for your truth...as someone who struggles with similar issues and then a few more,I fully can relate and honestly think you are brave for being so up front.🤗✌
I am a chronic illness warrior and a survivor. Finding Ren and his music is like finding the soundtrack to my life. His love of music is obvious in every thing he does. He is incredibly well read and has a way to express what lies in the shadows of our minds and our souls. His fan base is extremely supportive and passionate so you will find comfort here. Thank you for sharing your story. Enjoy the rabbit hole. Be ready for amazing storytelling, incredible beats, wonderful collaborations, an eclectic discography and inspirational messages. If you want to truly appreciate the man watch his video about reaching a million subscribers and you will get a sense of just how authentic and grounded he is.
That was beautifully and accurately said. Best wishes in your wellness journey. ♡
So glad you reacted to Ren! He is truly an amazing artist that there really is not a category for other than absolutely, incredibly talented! Please go down this rabbit hole…you will not be disappointed!
I am so happy you heard this song and found Ren's music right now in your journey. I hope his words and courage bolster you as it has for me. He has this ability to explain the things we all feel, especially those of us with chronic illness. Sending good vibes from a fellow ED survivor
What a great reaction got to love Ren he always pulls the emotions out of you 😊
I love your reaction to Ren! I hope you do more; I think you'll be astounded by his universe..subbed!
Welcome to the genius of Ren. Be like us… follow this rabbit hole. It is the most refreshing, intelligent music in as far as I can remember. You won’t regret the trip. Let’s go!
Welcome to the RENiverse. Here you will find a RENaissance in music that does not conform to any genre or style but reflects the emotions, personal struggles and triumphs of this lyrical genius. I hope you continue on your journey into the rabbit hole. There is a huge catalog of music awaiting you. You have a new sub.
Thank you for posting, great reaction. I’ve been watching people react to him for over 6 months now and it still does not get old. I subscribed and I look forward to your exploration of the World of Ren!
Welcome to the Ren rabbit hole. His entire catalog is just as truly amazing as this.
This is a live performance, several cameras the trilogy of the tale of Jenny Sceech & Violet are also live. ❤
Welcome to the world of Ren... the best community on the internet. I loved this reaction! I always recommend watching Ren's 1 million subscriber speech if you want to know his heart & how genuine he is. He really does have all types of music, something for everyone. He's also releasing an album October 13th and sitting 2nd place to the Rolling Stones in the preorder charts right now! Have a blast, I highly recommend the Ren Rabbit Hole. Welcome to the Renegade.
And DJ, we care. No matter what, we care.
This took 4 takes / They kept the 4th
... Also, I read management of the space said it was time to leave for the day so .........
Also fun fact .. there is a lyric video for a recent song by Ren : ' down on the beat ' ( very 90's club sound )
featuring a rapper named Viktus ; who is the man behind the pig mask in this video ...
As you probably have already learned enough about Ren from the other Renegades, I would like to tell you something for yourself: You said "if you look at me now" like you are overweight or something - but you also said "love yourself more" and I would like to adress your own advice to yourself. Love yourself a little bit more. You look gorgeous and seem to have a very kind and gentle soul, so don't be so rough to yourself! I really enjoyed your reaction and am looking forward to the next Ren reactions! subbed.
We're all struggling with something. I'm on your side brother
From what you say, there are several Ren songs that touch topics that are meaningful to you. New Ren fan here, just found you.
Ren has also performed this song "Hi Ren" live in front of an audience. too One can view that performance by searching UA-cam for "Ren - Hi Ren (The Other Songs Live at KOKO) ". Ren had an interview with UA-camr Black Pegasus and he talked about the inspiration for his upcoming hip hop album Sick Boi (release date Oct 13 2013) and also how he wrote the song "Hi Ren" (at about 18mn into the interview).
This is a one-shot videeo and you have now entered the world of a great artist,. The RENagades Thank you for sharing your story. Ren has helped so many.
Well done. Keep going and and hold on because every track will leave amazed at how he keeps doing it.
New to your channel . I have watched many Hi Ren Reaction videos. It was done in one take and it was done live. I struggle with anxiety, ptsd, and depression. This song is so relatiable. I wish more artists would talk and raise more awareness to mental health. Ren's story is amazing and full of hope and determination.
Ren actually does have a live stage version of this. Look up Hi Ren Live at KOKO. Good reaction!
And the songs written just before this that would tell you where his head had been are "Masochist", "Lost All Faith", "Sick Boi" (which was actually filmed in this same spot), and "Illest of our Time". All are just complete FIRE.
I loved your reaction and have so much respect for your own place in life and the concern and advice, that you shared at the end. shows your own soul as well as your admiration and respect for Ren. ❤❤❤❤❤❤
I reach level 60 this year (2024), experienced the Best of the Best in music... And I have never encountered anyone like Ren. This song/video literally changed my life. 😊
You absolutely have to do the tales full! But then after that you should do the hunger or losing it. The difference will blow your mind
There is a video of him doing it live on UA-cam. It was filmed shortly before the Hi Ren video hit UA-cam. Spoiler alert, he nails it.
Enjoy diving down rens rabbit hole! Not one bad track! Love seeing newbies to ren!
Eating disorder is something I can relate to. Underweight for the last 30 yrs though I’ve been a chef for 24 of them. It’s a hard hard thing to try to relate to others about it.
For Hi Ren reactions I’ve seen I do cry maybe 80% of the time.
Hey guys, maybe seek therapy before you’re as old as I am. Much love.
That was a fantastic reaction video to Hi Ren. Thank you for sharing with the world your issue with eating. This song speaks to so many people for very different reasons, mine being that i suffer with nerve damage which causes chronic pain in various parts of my body. The medication i take either leaves me feeling some pain but just able to function as a human or leaves me feeling like a zombie! One side of my brain is telling me you feel ok today get up and go and work in the garden or do something.... The other side is telling me if you do that you will be in extra pain for the next two weeks and will have to take more meds that will F.... you up even more... It is a constant battle!!! On Ren, about 75% of his videos are recorded live and are ONE TAKES. He may have performed it several times until he gets the performance he is happy with. Hi Ren was done in three takes and the 3rd take was the one they used. You need to follow up with more Ren songs as Rens fans the Renagades will all subsribe to reactors who give Ren love and exposure to more people. Ren is an independent artist, Social media is his only outlet for his music without the backing of a record company behind him. Thank you
He is incredible...this is a Masterpiece...thank you
This is when I knew I wasn’t alone watching this song 🎶 Ren is beyond talented. Thank you for doing this. It helps ppl with lyme disease and other issues bc for nearly 30 yrs I was alone feeling I was the only person who had suffered like him but I’ve found a whole community thru Ren. He is fantastically talented Ty again . Following you bc of your reaction to Ren 💚🦠💚🦠💚🦠 From Lisa from the USA 🇺🇸 who is a Renegade and fellow lyme fighter Hugs for you for your struggles. My son has adhd and know I’m here for you
Thanks for being so candid, wishing you all the best. I listened to Hi Ren every day for at least a month now every few days it has helped me.
Thank you for your reaction. You seem to be such a lovley person 💛
Loved your reaction to Hi Ren. I agree, so refreshing just to see a humble human being putting their darkness out there and trying to help others with their gift. You are a beautiful soul for sharing so THANK YOU......
Can’t wait to see you react to more Ren..such a wide range of talent! Wishing you the best!