I lost my wife in 2018 after a very long battle with cancer. This young man has pulled me out of a very, very long depression. He is so genuine in his love...not just for those who matter to him, all of us...even those of us who don't deserve it. He is an inspiration to us all. Its icing on the cake, to know....without a doubt...that we are witnessing the emergence of a legend. I truly believe that he will be counted in with all the greats that came before him. Most days, I'm ashamed of the human race...the depths of our greed and cruelty to others....i served in the military for a long time...and I've become quite jaded towards society as a whole......but then....... I always talk about Ren...and i always say this kid.is something special. I'm 60...so i think of this young man as a kid...lol But if any young men and young women need a true role model....here he is. Not worth millions because of his ability at a sport....but rich beyond compare with what he carries in his heart. Thank you Ren....for being you...and thank you Rosalie for your truly heartfelt reactions. Love to you all
My Dad died 3 weeks ago - he was 94 but it didn’t make it easier. This piece I would have loved to have had at the funeral as it is beautiful and tinged with sadness which epitomizes what you want at a funeral, memory invoking the good times whilst understanding it is sad. Absolutely perfect as a tribute to a friend or loved one
I'm sorry for your loss. ❤ I lost my then youngest child when he was 3. Such a short life, and it ended for the dumbest and most preventable reasons. 😢 Everyone mentioned his age when lamenting the tragedy. He has 4 older siblings. My pain wouldn't have been reduced - or increased - by losing one of my older children. I joined a grieving parents group. One of the most commonly said things is, "I wish I could see him and hug him one more time." The thing is, I did. I came home that same day from a weeks long stay in the hospital, where I very nearly passed away myself. Oh God, how I longed for home and family while I slowly recovered, learning again to walk, talk, swallow, toilet, eat, and write. When we got home that day, my little son crawled onto the bed next to me. He chattered about his new toy and updated me on all that had happened while I was away. He remembered I was pregnant and asked me if the baby was okay. He kissed me and told me, "I love you. Mommy." Then he ran away to play, with none of us suspecting he'd leave Earth a few hours later. For those who have a bad goodbye or angry words, I know that must be such a source of bitter regret. I had one of the best imaginable goodbyes. I can say with certainty: it's never enough. A few years, smaller in number than the fingers on one hand... or decades by the multiple... our time with the people we love is too short. ❤
Thank you for sharing that and I am so sorry for your loss. I did get to,say goodbye to my dad before he died which was cathartic and desperately emotional at the same time. You are right that life goes on and we honor our loved ones with good memories. Best wishes.
@@sandiraymond1761 Thank you for sharing. I can't say anything to make you feel better. Nothing anyone can say will ever make things better. I just want to give you a hug. Probably because I need one right now as well. I was already on the verge of crying after the song and this... It just got me. I hope you're finding ways to deal with the loss of a child and finding ways to still be strong for your other children.❤
The choice Ren made to have his back not only to those beautiful hills, but also to be mere feet away from a drop-off as he plays... Speaks even more to the emotional dichotomy of sadness and joyful remembrance. There is both beauty and pain behind him, in the past...
I thought it was so beautiful that in the premier chat Ren told everyone to take a moment to think of their own loss, letting us share exactly what this meant to him. I thought of my sister, and in those three moments I relived a whole 39 years of pure love I had shared with her. She has been gone 7 years and this last year Ren has helped me through a lot of my grief with his music, to lead me to this moment. It absolutely broke my heart but immediately followed with such a feeling of peace and serenity that I awoke this morning feeling so much lighter. I described it as beautifully painful and painfully beautiful ❤️💔❤️ I feel Ren released a lot with “For Joe” that it made room for him to grieve Callum and pay this beautiful tribute ❤
He tells a story without words. Reflection, fun, confusion, pain, longing, hope. He articulates grief so adroitly and did not say a word. Sending you love, Rosalie. ❤
For anyone wondering about the location, it's near Drumheller Alberta Canada, home of the Royal Tyrell museum. It's one of the biggest dinosaur fossil locations and that is what the museum is all about. It's also just a gorgeous area to hike around.
Ren braucht keine Worte um uns zu Tränen zu rühren! Meine Mutter starb 2006, mein Vater kurz vor Weihnachten 2019 und ich vermisse sie sehr. Rens Musik gibt so vielen Menschen Kraft und Zuversicht und daran sollten wir uns erfreuen! Danke für deine offene und aufrichtige Reaktion. Viel Liebe und alles Gute für dich.
This once again shows the depth of not only of Ren's talent but his depth of heart. I am so glad that you found this so soon after it was released Rosalie. It affected you like it did me it me it seems. A wonderful tribute by Ren. A reminder of the cascading effects that an unexpected loss can have on wider family and friends.
Hi Rosalie E, Iam 75 years old and had my share of trauma and love to listen to your comments on Ren. I like Ren so much because because i can relate to his pain and love his versatility in different genres. Your comments help me a lot and wish to thank you for great evaluations. Bless you Rosalie E.
the way you described this, is exactly how I feel. The way the music let you feel that childhood, growing up, fun stuff, then solemn again. It doesn't have words, but we all feel what he was trying to say.
I have listened about 10 times in last 24 hrs and I have cried each time. It is amazing how Ren can sing...or not and he can still evoke emotion. ❤❤ Thank you for your honesty with his beautiful music.
Ren just showed us,you don't need to say anything to express a thought or feeling.A beautiful piano piece,flowing like a river with equally slow and fast in places.
In a dusty side corridor of music I did not visit, were doors that were kept firmly under lock and key and covered in undisturbed cobwebs/spider webs. Behind these doors were ballads, hip hop, rap and piano music. Then just over a year ago along came Ren and brushed aside those cobwebs and smashed the doors to splinters. I expect other doors to be destroyed also.. such a violent boy
He is speaking a language we’re all born with. You could be from anywhere in the world and feel all the emotions he’s putting out here while thinking about his friend. ‘Bitter sweet’ is an understatement of words. These sounds convey so much more than any spoken language ever could.
Like most I have recently experienced the loss of a loved one, this is a beautiful tribute to a friend. I believe that Ren will be counted among the greats in years to come. Did anyone else notice what looked like a butterfly at the bottom LH side at about 5.19? That was spiritual.
So good Rosalie, I love you feel this so much, love you have intelligent and articulate input here, thank you 🙏 Is there anyone else like Ren right now? If so Point me in that direction Respect and love toward you Daz Australia
Rosalie, such a beautiful reaction...tears are our truest response, yes? and bless your tears on this reaction...so real, so authentic thank you.. for being you!
Ren fan here. I have watched countless reaction videos and can I just say your thoughts and words were superbly succinct. Many nails hit firmly on the head. An intelligent and well informed commentary that I have to drop a comment for. Keep sharing. ❤
Thank you Rosalie. Loss is something I find so hard to deal with. Depression levels rise and my world becomes smaller. Rens music reaches out to you and fills that void. Hauntingly beautiful tribute to a very dear friend.
How full of sadness and pain this composition is, but still filled with love. Ren is so talented, to be able to convey so much emotion in an instrumental. A very insightful reaction, loved it.
Its like a piece of music you hear as a child. I never remembered the names of classical pieces but the melody is eternally etched onto my brain. Rens ability to create a stunning piece that i perceive, has the essence to become a truly original classical song, is just spellbounding and mindblowing. He is truly the artist of our time. ❤
I have listened to this at least 20 times already and it says so much without any words at all the emotions it pulled from me were so deep I cant tthank him enough for doing this piece of art it is so beautiful and I resonate with it so much thanks for getting to this so quick and breaking down the way only you can. Another reason I am and forever will be your ride or die Eyyyy Ooooo thank you
I can imagine this one hits deep, Willey! Thank you for continuously being here and part of this community. :) Would not be the same without you. Truly.
Beautiful, heartfelt emotion poured into a piece that can touch anyone individually in a profoundly unique and personal way. You gave an equally personal and thoughtful reaction as well, Rosalie. 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
It speaks to your core your soul. Your spirit. I will never forget how much of an impact Callum made in Ren's life. This is a song I will never forget. Ever!😢
Callum’s death was a tragic accident but a very brave friend also died trying to save him that day. Here’s an extract from the Coroner’s report: “ Coroner Dewi Pritchard-Jones said: "The decision to go swimming in the conditions that prevailed that day wasn't wise. "Although it wasn't difficult to go in the sea the problem was in getting out and the waves were such they were unable to get out safely. "I think Callum's enthusiasm was too much for him in that he decided he was going swimming. It wasn't a wise decision. "If he wasn't so enthusiastic he might not have jumped in. But he went in for the pleasure of swimming in such conditions and the fact he couldn't get out was a pure accident." Mr Pritchard-Jones added: "Lewis hadn't intended to go swimming but when he realised his friend was in difficulties he stripped off and in his underpants dived in to try to save his friend." The double inquest in Llangefni was told that Mr Darroch is to be nominated for a posthumous bravery award by the Carnegie Foundation. Mr Mackay's father Steven said the award was "absolutely" justified. He said: "We want to pay a huge tribute to Lewis Alan Darroch for his unstinting bravery in not even considering his own safety but just going in trying to rescue our son Callum. "Just by a quirk of fate, a tragedy has happened.”
Is it just me, or did Ren use the chords from Freckled Angels in the beginning and end? Like he did with "For Joe"? Its so beautiful, made me think of my oldest sister that has past away. She would love this, I think. 😢😢
Ren is wearing a Sublime band sweatshirt here. For those that might not realize, their lead singer, Bradley Nowell died much too early in his late 20s, and all people could think of is how huge they could have been and how much more art they could have created. I think of Ren similarly. If he ever lost his health battle, people would always wonder what art we missed out on. I hope we never have to wonder how much more art Ren could bless the world with.
Theres RAPPERS..theres SINGERS Then theres REN.. so different to everyone else, everything he does will always speak to every one us no matter what life throws at us.those who have never seen or heard him before would think this is what he does a musician on a keyboard !! big surprise for those people as no one has his skillset and he moves everyone with everything he has done past & present.
Maybe. At one point I could hear swelling strings accompanying this in my mind's ear (is there such a thing?). But on the other hand, the stark simplicity of a single piano really allows the emotion to come through. So put me down as 'undecided'. :o) In any case, this is a magnificent piece.
For some reason, I kept thinking of the song "Right Here Waiting for You" by Richard Marx as Ren was playing. Sometimes, words are not needed to express one's heart. Ren just tugged at the heart strings of all of those who listened to him.
Your attention ( and intention ) is wonderful Rosalie. You express yourself so well, with honesty, integrity and so much compassion. You have a great understanding of the depth and raw emotional power of music. Did you notice, when Ren played the bit near the end with crossing of his hands, an insect flew past - my dear friend, Shaun, taught me the huge spiritual significance of insects, as signs / messages from spirit. particularly butterflies / moths and dragon fly's. In fact Shaun dedicated a beautiful song to his still born son, Henry, and played a gorgeous version of this song in a chapel. Without going into too much personal detail, a miracle happened exactly a year later, to the day when Henry came into the world sleeping ; his son, Harry was born. Shaun and his beautiful wife, Lucy, are both convinced that a wee part of Henry is living inside Harry ( who is an unbelievably tender young man, mature beyond his years ) This is the song, I hope you enjoy : ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-YDbAnzgP3z8.htmlsi=nVNqlH2AAjzSFsKg ...... Much love Rosalie 🙏
You look amazing Rosalie I have to say, I havent watched your a while. I am that English guy that we had a debate about Israel/Gaza months ago. I really value what you do
What a beautiful reaction to this touching and stunning piece of music, When I cross the veil I would love to be met with the song playing the perfect welcoming.
Hey, I really love your content. I love how you connect with us based on our music and I must say, I loved this song right away and I'm so glad you did this. Thank you. 🖤
I lost my mom and dad in a 9 year span. They had long battles with cancer. My mom died in 2014 and my dad died last July. Its been tough but they're in a better place. This song hits deep and Ren plays the piano so beautifully.
Glad to have heard this first time in this reaction video of yours Rosalie. Felt every emotion. Beautiful moment. Your gentle analysis on point as always.
You bring up the fact that memories are what makes us and that we carry with us.That is one of the things that always gets me confused when people are saying.We must leave our Ed and ego.Because I personally believe that the id and ego of intergal part of what we would be bringing as far as the experience to the creator.
You've got the Callum pronunciation right, but Mackay is traditionally pronounced "Mc-Eye". It's a beautiful song and Ren showing us yet another side of his abilities. His skill is verging on the absurd with the range of styles he can perform.
It’s like a cross between an artist I love called Riopy with the piano work and Pink Floyd’s the great gig in the sky for using just music to convey an emotion. I love Ren ❤
Great reaction :-) Would love to see you react to The Big Push - Praise you...I think you will be blown away by the vocals and harmonies ;-) Enjoy your day!💚
Reminds me of River Flows in You by Yiruma. That song was played live at a funeral of a good mate. Got the same felling to it. Like it is taking you on a journey.