“Hi Ren” REACTION 

A little background on Ren that I gathered from his posts and an interview. Ren pursued a career in music from an early age. In 2009, while studying music performance at Bath Spa University, he began to experience health issues and was struggling to attend his lectures. In 2010, he was signed by Sony Records and was working on an album when his health deteriorated to the point where he was unable to continue and subsequently dropped by Sony. His illness often kept him in bed for up to 23 hours a day. Ren was initially diagnosed with depression, bipolar disorder, and chronic fatigue syndrome. 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, and joints. Ren eventually underwent stem cell therapy in the United States, which improved his health, but it has not been a cure. He is currently in Canada for more treatments and will have to be there for at least six months. Ren’s Canadian doctor discovered that Ren has also developed a condition called Mast Cell Activation Disorder, which has affected the myelin sheath in his brain, his thyroid, adrenals, and his bones. Ren stated: “It's a lot to wrap my head around having to be away from friends, family, and a successful career, and almost feels like a total juxtaposition to the fact that my music is blowing up right now and spreading to all corners of the world, but that's life, we take the good with the bad.” Let’s keep supporting Ren and not pull a “Sony” on him as he undergoes his treatment. Check out his channel, 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 this generation, and his work is needed in these troubling times.

In my humble opinion Ren will be a very important artist. Should you choose to check out his London trilogy - 'Jenny's Tale/Screech's Tale and Violets' Tale, be sure to do them in this order. It's quite an extraordinary piece of work.

Every time I see 'Hi Ren' it just God smacks me like the very first time I saw it. He is not a musician so much as an *artist*. Simply amazing reaction! 💖🙏🏼🤗🎶

It's performed live too, so impressive. I've been looking at all the reactions done with Ren over the past few months. There are at least hundreds now. And I'm not alone, there are thousands of us who have fallen down Ren's rabbit hole. Congratulations if you fall too 🙂

I hadn't yet dared to suggest this video to a reactor. I haven't yet watched your reaction beyond the start but you've already gotten that it's something unique -- ha! you said that a few seconds after I typed it! Anyhow, yes, it's art, it's poetry, but it's so much more...

If it's not commercials it's pausing for 5 minutes, if it's not pausing it's chat making noise, if its not chat it's a cat, if it's not a cat it's the next commercial. I feel my other Ren coming.

Hello, Carlie. This is an absolute masterpiece by an independent artist. Absolutely great 🙂 Love from Norway ♥♥♥♥♥

Not only is Hi Ren simply brilliant in its exemplary musicianship, poetry and theme. It is so deeply relatable to so many of us. Ren has gone through the Shadow and come out with a gift for us all.

Don't worry about copyright issues. Ren is OK with people reacting to his music.

i just watched this today. and afterwards, i took the morning off work because i cried for hours and went down that rabit hole of memories. i would remember him when hes gone. but hes dealing with his demons better than i am and im twice his age so i might not be around to remember anything. he is an amazing inspiration. thanks for sharing this carlie

Wouw. Thanks Carlie. You showed me something that surprised me. I thought that can't happen musically no more. Gold.

The genius of his art overshadows his musical and vocal brilliance.

This guy is ridiculously good and currently is in Canada undergoing treatment for his autoimmune issues. This in my opinion is easily the most relevant song of this year and doubt anything will come close to being as important to most of the world.

That guitar bit towards the end where its slightly off tune is very chilling

I've had the privilege of being a Ren listener for several years! He has been a refreshing blessing! He is a musical modern-day minstrel storyteller! Ren can also be very funny🌿💔

Welcome to the multi-talented Ren journey. You have an exciting adventure ahead of you. Enjoy!

It's one of the most interesting videos she's ever seen which is why she's only taking her eyes off of 30 times and posit 17 times in the first 2 1/2 minutes. lol. If you're reading this there are other reaction videos watch any of them

The tale of Jenny and Screech........Ren. Trilogy. Must watch in order. Will blow you away!!

Great Reaction. Do Chalk Outlines.. I am I a human being My parents, I should thank There was no label on me Saying 'This one is a Freak' And thus I came Into this World A nameless, blameless, shameless soul Just glad to be alive To have a chance to make a mark On history's blank page The mark of an idiot The mark of a sage But sooner than I realized Came labels thick and fast Such as Irish, Catholic, Derryman And a prisoner of the past No sense of where I might belong Yet longing to be free I had to shed those labels To become the real me And so began a journey From a place of dark despair Of seeking out the gnostics Not knowing who they were Those whose wisdom and compassion Shone through each daily deed The mystics in our midst Who understood their brother's and sister's need Now when I see humanity At its best or at its worst I know behind the labels We were human beings first {C} 2003

I’ve been subscribed to you for 3 months as I’ve been following Ren for 8 months. I know how much you love Ren, so it was fantastic to go back and see the first time you heard and saw Ren. You’re fab by the way. I only subscribe to 8 people and you’re one. Stay healthy and stay wonderful. Oh have you reacted to ‘Do You Believe’ by Ren. I think you should.

Just started the video, I am excited you're finally getting to this one!

What's wild to is he recorded this live . If you look he has a mic on. Check out his other music he has some really great stuff. I cried like a ducking baby first time I watched it lmao

This artist is absolutely amazing. I discovered him about 5 1/2 months ago and I cannot tell you how many times I’ve listen to this song and it still makes me cry like a baby specially if I’m watching somebody else watching it I have no idea why. Can’t wait to see the rest of your stuff I saw your page. When is the newest song smooth side came out just a few days ago but I didn’t wanna watch that reaction until I saw your reaction to all of the other songs lol I know that sounds crazy but I really do enjoy watching people react to his music because it is so unique. Thank you for doing this and welcome to the Ren rabbit hole my friend ❤❤❤

my connection to this song is only the similarity of struggle,, i'm undiagnosed autistic and have struggled with being a bit weird my whole life i had to start my own business because i had problems holding a job with sleep disorders and high ethics.. but managed to stay in business the last 40 years without needing to advertise or even carry a card, i run a lawn and tree service, a 1st responder thru 40 years of hurricanes in fla ,and do all phases of construction and kind of an inventor on the side, after six years of development i figured out a disaster response product that could help millions worldwide .. then my insurance agent forgot to post a payment back in 2020 and the state took everything i worked the last 40 years for away .. stuck at home like a prisoner i came online and saw people helping others so i started making videos explaining what i was. trying to do to get help, and found out if the platform your uploading to doesn't promote you your just talking to your phone, and then i see stuff like this and get jealous because i will never write a song that gets peoples attn like this. so my chances of bringing my ideas to the world are fading. and it's scary as hell to think of all that could be, but it may all be lost because one person forgot to hit enter on there keyboard.. and my chances of succeeding alone are close to those of getting out of quicksand alone..

It seems to be Ren his having a conversation between his ego and his shadow at the end of the video he integrates the best qualities of both to become a better human being🌿💔

Wow SheaWhatNow, watching your smile and expressions while you listen to Hi Ren shows how awesome a work of 🎶 musical art 🎨 it is. I loved your reaction and comments, Ren is coming into land after being stuck circling the airport for years. Ehmmm, you have a beautiful smile 👊😉

Never forget. The content doesn't have to be original when you are. Just be you, God handles the rest. 🍻

Just incredible work ❤️

I'm 33 you are way ahead of me, and actually every reactor is different do to different personalities, I try to watch all reactions to see people's emotions, and I usually cry along as well do to intuition or whatever I have, or it's like I can feel it even through the screen on this phone, but I can't sleep at night either it's 4:30 am, I habe ADHD, anxiety, depression, sleep apnea, and other issues, so this song is a life saver knowing you are not alone.

Thank you for sharing that. It was a very powerful message.

First 5 seconds: "I'mo need him to *calm* down." I've watched 100 reaction vids and this reaction is 🎯 😜

With all due respect, there’s allot more behind this video than daily decisions.

All your reactions are all about YOU. You bring so much immaturity to the reactions.

Ren speaks the words out my mouth in a different way. AMAZING

Every Ren reaction to Hi Ren . . . First time he starts "yodelling", what was that!!! I wasn't expecting that! Second time he is "yodelling" at the end of the song . . . with big smile "yes yes yes YES YES YES!" I get it, I get it!

Great reaction!

I've been waiting for you to react to this one! Love everything you do Carlie! 🖤

Hey! loving the grind as per usual! 👍🏻

Great reaction 😊

Not to sound religious, but to have walked in nature all my life, when dealing with culture, I see such devision in humanity. Carl Jung, I had thought said it best in saying, "Humans will do the most absurd things to keep from confronting there own duality of soul." This, "REN" however is next level, and relatable. Though I do not care to express my feelings on GOD or the Devil, I do however feel when listening to This song, and Ballad of Jenny and Screetch, that I am hearing the voice of something I can not call anything other then the Holy Spirit, as I feel conected to every reaction I watch, in seening so many Beautiful People reach deep inside themselves to Confront that DUALITY OF SOUL. Namaste for the Reaction. You made a Sub with it from me. Blessings and a Long Beautiful Road to You!

The consecutive gut punches of feeling the hope from the left and then the shadow side just tears the hope apart. Extremely relatable and extremely exhausting if that shadow side is prominent enough in your every day life

I went back and watch old reaction I'm more annoyed now than I was when I first watched it why would you stop it that many times. And you still do it to this day

I quote: "This kinda feels like art to me". Man what a line xD

The darkness is always there. But as time passes and we mature it’s true. We relax. We soften. We learn that what is meant to be is meant to be and we can’t change it. We just learn to except the darkness will always be there. But from within the shadows we can always see the light and we must fight to keep the balance not for victory. It will be ok ❤️

Welcome to the tragic story of what I call the Ren Gouh rabbit hole. As we speak he is once again in the hospital in Canada. Listen to his trilogy, Jenny's tale, Screeches Tale and Violets Tale (IN THAT ORDER) or the songs Chaulk Outlines, Sick Boi, Money Game. Hell, listen to any Ren and you will be better for doing so. .

The man is a total genius end off!

he been fighting lyme decease

Totally different but truthful and weird. God bless

Great reaction

I love you.. Respect from Hungary

You have trouble focusing, yes? I think it's called A.D.D.

🎶face to face with the beast i will rise from the east and settle on the ocean floor 🎶 this confused me at first because the wicked beast of Revelation is who rises from the east out of the ocean but... what i think Ren is saying is that HE 😠TOO will rise, plant his feet on the ocean 🌊 floor and FACE the beast 👹in BATTLE ⚔ also the hooting might intentionally (or unintentionally) allude to 'cuckoo' like in the famous mental health movie One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Next

The year of ren reacts I'm loving it!!! Finally!!!

I love how every single person can relate. I've watched countless reaction videos, sometimes beating Ren to them himself. Born in a universe of balance, duality personified, forced inside a tomb of flesh, and starting as a blank canvas, we are all capable of great love, and great hate, Satan and God intertwined in our existence. I really like how he articulates this, Ren, NEVER stop making music my guy.

Artists often suffer from impostor syndrome. There’s a movie starring Olivia Munn called “Violet” that rings of this. It was a transformative experience for me… just as this song also resonates. As a person who’s never been able to escape negative self-talk, *realizing* that you can exert the strength that destructive voice questions-strength that you *know* you have-is sooo important. It takes time to push past the negativity-to make your own voice stronger, but if anyone out there is struggling with this, please please please *know* that you can do it. *Know* that I believe in you… but you don’t need me to-just like you don’t need the shroud of doubt that feels first of protection and then as a prison. You are *stronger* than that voice. You are stronger than you can *possibly* know… until you push back with softness or aggression-your choice.

Sick Boi by him is awesome, as well as his earlier music

It's great on a lot of levels. For me the acting of the two personalities, to their two voices and the harsher more chaotic chords for the dark Ren, over to the lighter brighter chords for positive Ren was just so well-done. Then you see that it's being done in a one-shot take live take that isn't in some studio and it ups it in quality for me.

If you look at his earrings. One has a cross and the other one doesn't.

this video was a 1 take no cuts ren is a amazing musician. ren has lyme desease and he went on a long time miss diagnosed.

You are not there...

New drinking game! Drink when she says “ This is insane” 🍻

He does these in one take

Also check out his band from the 90's when he was in Bath. They were called "Trick The Fox".

stellar

This isn't in the studio, this is a live version.

Well, I m glad l got this video in my Playlist. I gave it a try and soon l realized that this is art, a story, a video a poet in one. And it got better and better the farther l got... First time watching it l can say that l did it without any interruption.. Just to feel the song... Now if u didn't watch his triologie Jenna, screech and violates tale in one,u should watch it... But try this time to watch it without interruption..

Nice video keep it up

We are one🥰 Born 68 with the spirits of m💃✨♥️🌻

You know sometimes there are songs you come across where you just let it play, wait until the end & not pause it every 20 seconds. Where your facial reaction can speak more words than your mouth does while the song is playing..

He makes me cry

Wow, that was great . . . except for all the interruptions.

All one take live, no edit. He said it was the 4th try. Unreal.

How out of all the songs have I listened to, did I miss this one? Damn, shake up my britishness and call me lazy. 23???? Ohmydays I feel ancient, thanks 😂

Not just a song but a performance it's basically a one man show meets theater meets folk meets rap meets motivational speaker lol

The REN video is around the wrong way!?

Play the video Talk later. 6:23

That's genius...

If your going to review a song, then review the song, stop staring at what ever is going on off screen. REALLY ENOYING!

It’s Theater,Musical Theater on another level

I've never seen someone interrupt a song so much to make sure it's about themself being the focus not the artist.

He did that live

Ren : money gain part 2

(sheawhatnow if a pretty awesome tag.. ) great react: thanks for this.. ;)

Carlie, Check out Ren, ‘it’s alright” from the album Freckled angels.❤

Play the darn video 4:30

Why is it mirrored?

I guess this proves it's a pretty bad idea to do reactions as a member of the tiktok generation while streaming with a chat that's active, lol.

Play The Garden darn video

💚🤟🤙

Complete jordan is the guy got the idea for this song from give it a listen please

Great Job.. Do Harry Mack...

Please… if you react to his other videos.. please stop the new subscriber thing appearing on your screen.. and please don’t compare him to other videos.. his work and him is genius and should be treated accordingly.

Love this song, especially his message at the end. However at the beginning when hes singing take another pill boy, then sings about killing him if he kills the voice. Makes me wonder about my ptsd its torn everything that was me from me so if I ever get over it whats left?

Lol yes

Give me your red hair so I can do something with it.And by the way, yes, logic does not really apply when it comes to emotion.But you have to get by and give me your red hair beautiful

Reaction in distraction

A song you need reaction to is REN How to be me best one

backwards ?

I care

Okay, sorry but the preoccupation of what's off screen is... distracting.