Jay if you go to this song. Go to the comments. Ren left a backstory that explains so very much. And also, this was totally done in one take. Blows me away everytime I listen to it.....
This video was not done in one take. The cuts can be seen and the cinematographer Samuel Perry-Falvey himself clarified the question in the comments for Jonathan Hiller's (Filmmaker Reacts) reaction to Hi Ren. It's a masterpiece nonetheless, no need to go around saying that this was done in one take. Many of the other videos like the Tales are in fact one-shot videos though.
Spot on. He called this genre bardcore himself :). He does many genres actually, has many rap songs (checkout Hunger, Genesis, Sick Boi from his current album and many others in the past), has rock stuff with his band The Big Push, he also has lots of eclectic stuff mixing hiphop, rock, blues, reggae among others.
Seven minutes into this video, NOBODY wants it to end. Even after countless viewings. Same way with your reaction; I'll be immersed in it again and again... and scouting for your others. Thanks for all the light+dark dancing in your life that equipped you to understand and advocate for Ren's genious and message.
He had been nominated in four categories in the Prague music awards. That's for helping this artist be founded by more people. I recently found him through a reaction video myself. Awesome work. Thanks from a Canadian
I have been watching Ren busking live for seven years and he is never less than captivating. I have, therefore, watched loads of Ren reaction videos and yours is definitely one of the top ones. I hope you go down the Ren rabbit hole to truly appreciate his versatility, talent and singing voice. I suggest watching him busking with The Big Push and also Chalk Outlines (live).
As alway, you never disappoint with reactions. That bard comment got me. When i first heard this song I couldn't stop listening to and no matter how many times I do listen that last verse when he stands up and goes through the hope sequence I can't help but tear up every time but at the same time kinda healing. I probably don't makes sense but it is what it is. Thank you and keep up the reactions pls
This is the best reaction to Hi Ren I've seen ( and I've seen a ton). It throws everyone a curveball first time, but right off the bat you recognised something special happening before you. You rightly appreciated the guitar/ vocal skills involved. Can't wait to see further Ren reactions from you. 👏👏👏🙏. Subscribed 👌
I enjoy this vulnerable old wise man vibe you become with this type of content. We need more of this. More motivational artist, motivating the reactors to motivate the viewer. Much Love H8 ✌️💚💪
What I love most about Ren, as a middle aged white Australian boi, is he has introduced me to reaction videos that I'd usually have no connection to. This world is actually pretty tiny if you can remove the bull shit prejudices we learn and take on as we "evolve". Humans are generally good, but fuck me, we are easily pushed into a direction we dont necessarily agree with. Comfort isnt necessarily your safe space.
Jay you made my whole year brighter and better by doing this reaction. This is the only one by him so far that really got to me. Left me wanting to listen to it more and more. Thanks Jay! Awesome and very deep reaction much love ✌💚💪
I love you said Bard ! He honed his skills busking for over a decade in England. All the while being horribly ill.,misdiagnosed for many years they told him it was in his head and drugging him incorrectly. He is still working on his health, but he has some amazing films and several albums with the band The Big Push. Check out Jenny Screech trilogy. Money 1 & 2-Sick Boi-Power .it’s a deep well ☮️
I love your reaction to Ren. I clicked on his video in my feed and have been addicted since. Hi-Ren and The Tale of Jenny and Screech are beautiful, sad and inspiring stories. Thank you for your reaction.
Jay, so glad you checked this out. Ren is an insanely talented musician. His storytelling ability is phenomenal. Hope you keep reacting to him. He is well worth the time. ✌🏻❤️😊
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Yay Jay! So glad you finally checked Ren out ❤ He is a truly multi-talented artist. He is a modern day bard - for another masterpiece of storytelling check out The Tale of Jenny & Screech (FULL VERSION) - your mind will be blown. But he can sing, sing (How to Be Me, Chalk Outlines & Live Performance with Sam Tompkins-Improvising around Stevie Wonder) and rap, rap too (wanna hear bars and flows check out The Hunger, Power, Genesis, What You Want, & Losin It just to name a few.) Jump aboard the Ren train. I did and I am in love with his art.
It's a beautiful moving piece of performance art, more than a song. Ren has a vast and diverse back catalog covering many genres. He has been incredibly busy despite ill health. He was signed to Sony but they dropped him when he became sick with Lyme disease.
Great reaction. I like how you analyzed the lyrics. Ren is incredibly talented and puts his soul into his music. I would gladly watch every reaction to his music you put out there 🙏🏼
5:56 - so many people leave these lines just sitting there... so glad to see you call it out on your very first Ren listen. :) 8:54 - 😂🤣 haha, why indeed? I mean, I think because that's just a thing we humans do, but yeah. :) 9:38 - hahaha, well said! Though if you really want to see it unleashed, check out Kujo Beat Down. (Recommended to watch the explainer (the 36 minute video right before it in the upload history) first so you can have the context to understand what he's on about.) 11:00 - haha, I'm not sure I'd ever noticed that, but yeah, it's certainly at least reminiscent! 14:02 - I'm guessing you've figured out his story by now, but if you still have questions, I'm sure I or someone would be happy to answer. :) 14:41 - haha, yup! He calls it BardCore. :) 17:39 - Yeah... he's a student of music, and I'm so here for it. One other thing I wanted to say, that I noticed while watching other reactions last night, but didn't quite think to say: I'm seriously impressed by your ability to hear, catch, and even remember complex lyrics on the first listen. I don't know how much that's some innate talent you have, and how much it's the result of years of training (whether or not you actively thought of it that way) -- I presume some of each -- but whatever the basis of it, it's impressive, and I'm here for that, too. Subscribed.
You said he was like a Bard, i think the word is Minstrel, who used to play for the people and kings etc... but your so on the money dude, loved your reaction, so honest and musical. Blessings from the UK. X
I missed your reactions to Ren so had to come back and watch. I saw a post that you aren't reacting anymore but I hope you see this comment, you are missed. ❤
THANK YOU! I have seen 50 reactions to this video, and I came to the conclusion that a bard is precisely what he is. His range is too broad to classify as anything else!
A BARD!!!!!!!! I have been trying to figure out that word for the past week. I went through court jester street performer I couldn’t for the life of me think of that word. He’s a Swiss Army knife of amazing lol
I have seen reaction videos for this song for weeks and refused to watch any of them because I wanted to watch the video on my own first. I never did. Oh, Jay reacted? Let's GO!
Amazing reaction! I’ve watched about 20 reactions to this and you’re the first one to comment on my favourite bars as most people tend to not notice how fire they are 🔥
This was an amazing reaction. Ive watched more than i can count and noone has caught up with what was happening so quickly! And when you said about him being a bared i was like sub! You picked it up, so goodto see
Basically the beginning of the song is his Evil side talking him down and telling him he can't amputate it - which is true because we are all good and evil. The middle of the song is when evil get so upset with Ren arguing with it that it takes over as Ren's dominant personality. Then the last part of the song is the Good side, the godly side, rising up and saying that Evil cannot have him because Good is just as much a part of Ren also, and the two sides must work together to make his life better. And then at the end Ren is singing and dancing and the evil is flashing the lights chaotically, signifying that they are indeed all joined and going to work okay together. And that is what we all must do, as human beings, we must accept that we are both a Good and Evil, and work with that. -At least that is what I personally took away from this piece amazing music theater.
Definitely a new subscriber here! Glad I came across your channel. It's funny how you called the lyrics "bars" in the beginning, because he actually has some straight up BARS in this performance. He sings, raps, plays his instrument amazingly well and combines everything into a lyrical masterpiece. Such a talent. Great reaction!
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sub'd and working back through your channels catalogue. Peace and Love Man. Ren crosses every possibility... from pain and suffering to joy and love of life. Imma year late on this like but I still got to the party.
Not going to lie bro, I was already subbed, but you locked in my future views as soon as you brought up the “Bard” energy lol, between that and your vibe you’re killing it man! Keep the content coming!
So clever. Amazing story teller. I think most of us have mental health troubles but we don't all have the words and talent to explain the way we are feeling like Ren does. Love it xx
Fantastic reaction fella. If you want more story telling from Ren I suggest checking out 'The Tale of Jenny and Screech, (Full). That's Bard core at it's best!! The Ren rabbit hole is both broad and deep with it's crossing of borders and genres. Put your Speedos on, hold your nose and dive deep my friend. You won't be disappointed!
omg… i’ve listened to this so many times and never noticed that yeah, it does sound like the underground in super mario 😳 i always thought the bit at the end sounded like something from legend of zelda, too 🙂
Ok Jay. I’ve never watched you before and I have watched SO many reactions to Ren mainly because I just just LOVE seeing the different reactions. I’ve watched 3 of yours now and I have BURST out laughing (even on The Tales with the Regulator reference). I will never hear this song again and not think about Bowser. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 ☠️ I love it. Love your reactions!
So… notice how he has two shadows on the floor? Notice the small light on the good Ren side and the big light on the bad Ren side? How he taps the guitar when bad Ren. Lots of little things to notice! And all in one take. He did a few and picked what he deemed to be the best.
So glad you finally got around to this fella. Get down the REN rabbithole. A lot is amazing. Englishman in new york. Back to black and all the busking stuff shows just the level of the lads talent
