In February of 2023, B.R. (before my introduction to Ren) I was subscribed to five or six music reactors. After March 2023, A.R. (after my introduction to Ren) I subscribed to 600 music reactors....
You'll find that Ren is unlike any other artist.... He's genuinely a once in a lifetime artist not only in talent but he is using his platform to help others. You can't go wrong with any Ren song. New sub
@@TanyaQueen182didn't know that before Queen.. my Mom was born in Salem, raised in Boston until she moved to Florida in high school.. still to this day I tease her everytime she wants me to go 'pahk the cah' lol😊
Ren is basically a generational icon, similar to Bowie, Prince, Lennon. It is really cool watching his career unfold (rather than discovering him 20 years later)
I know right. The channel has been awesome in that respect. I used to watch all these reactions thinking exactly that "ah I wish I could experience that song for the first time again" and now I literally am. 😆
@@reachmeorteachme Welcome to "BARDCORE" (as named by Ren) There are some "Difficult" songs to listen to, but there are also those that will have you shouting at the screen or laughing out loud. Just remember, It's a pendulum! Tip. If you see a "Part 3" there's always a 1 and 2! in 1 case, 2 versions of part 2... lyric first, "live" second 😉 (You'd be amazed how many get the order wrong and miss the context)
@@reachmeorteachme Cheers from Canada mate, I''m subbed and excited to see you've discovered Ren. You'll have many, many requests for some of Ren's greatest art pieces like The Tale of Jenny and Screech, Sick Boi, or his powerful Money Game series 1, 2 and 3, but I'd like to suggest that you do his latest release next🙏🙏it's called "Troubles" released on May 9th. The reason for my suggestion is because Ren really wanted this song to get as much exposure for M.E Awareness month. He created it as a message of HOPE for chronic victims and over all messaging to the general public to help in funding and studies. Briefly: Ren had Lyme Disease but was misdiagnosed for 7 years of his life from age 19 - 26, all the while the disease was crippling him. Ren at one point was bed ridden 23hrs a day with chronic pain, fatigue & psychoses until he was finally diagnosed properly & treated for his actual illness with a stem cell transplant. His song "Troubles" is the true story of his struggle for answers and at one point believing he would not survive past the age of 30. Ren created this song in a somewhat classic 90's story telling Rap format, gorgeous & vivid poetic imagery with a🔥🔥🔥beat that he created from a sample he purchased by Vera Hall, Trouble So Hard 1930. Now "Troubles" will give you a real feel for this artist but please don't sit back and think you've figured him out. Ren is a Singer/Songwriter/Rapper/Storyteller/Multi-instrumentalist guitar, bass, piano, drums/Studio Producer/Actor/Director and ((all self taught for the most part)). He's been called a generational talent and as most people who have watched his work will probibly tell you Ren never misses. Ren's work is always amazing or thought provoking, fun, etc, but never anything bad or forgetful. This man has a mind blowing catalog of work that touches on almost every genre of music and he moves in out of them as well as blending and fusing genre's at will, in unexpected ways. Many will say when you play a new Ren release it's exciting because you never know what you'll get from Ren. 👍✌.
Ren's 1 Million Subscribers Thank You video is a grand place to find out what a Special person he is! We would all like for you to react to it so we can experience it with you!
Jenny and Screech trilogy (with Violet's tale) - 3 songs each done in one take, like this one. Next level story telling - aptly called Bardcore. You will enjoy everything by REN. I think we have a new RENegade! Welcome!
Loved your reaction. Welcome to the odyssey that is Ren! I’ve never experienced an artist like him. With so much mundane, lacklustre music out there, Ren is truly a breath of fresh air ♥️
It was no problem at all watching Hi Ren twice with you, I've probably seen it over a thousand times by now. I love watching people seeing it for the first time. It is a pivotal piece of work
Ren has a very long list of stuff to check out and every single one of them will have you saying "I wasn't expecting that" He does every genres of music there is and does them well. He'll also introduce you to some other artist's that are worth checking out with his colabs
This really is the tip of the iceberg as far as Ren's talent you have one hell of a ride in front of you if you want to see more of him. Ren is self taught as far as the instruments he plays, he is so talented it's as if music flows through and out of his body. He was signed to Sony as a teenager but unfortunately got very sick before they could complete his first album so they parted ways. He has Lyme disease and went undiagnosed for a very long time which in turn caused irreparable damage his body and brain. He is currently in Canada receiving treatment in the hope to improve his quality of life. He has an incredible back catalogue of music and you never know what you're going to get with him. A lot of his videos are filmed live and in one take, they've even won two awards. He also played in a busking band called The Big Push and they have some incredible covers that will make your head spin. Ren really can do it all he's a once in a lifetime artist who deserves all the recognition and success. RU-vid reactors have played a big part in getting him the exposure he has today, he got a number 1 album in the uk last year which is incredible for an independent artist. Songs I recommend covering next are. Sick boi Seven sins The tale of Jenny and screech Chalk outlines Suic!de How to be me The money game trilogy And I highly recommend watching his 1 million subscribers video. Welcome to the world of Ren I'm sure all the renegades will be along to support you very soon.
What I like about Ren is that there is not one "right path" to follow down the rabbit hole. Anything you grab will be great, and still vastly different from what you just listened to last from him, or what you will move on to next. A true artist. A generational talent. Subbing for more Ren, so I can get my fix experiencing him for the first time again through you.
I've been hooked on this phenomenal Artist's work for over a year now, and I can't stop being amazed at how surprised so many people are when they discover him! I relive my moment of surprise and... best of all (and a sign of how phenomenal his work is) I feel surprised again... and again and again! Thank you Ren. Thanks for the reaction.
Another Aussie here. Your reaction to this was so so genuine. Welcome to his rabbit hole / rabbit warren. You will find so much, illness, su1c1de, social issues and plain fun. Sick Boi, Chalk Outlines For Joe, Su1c1de, Freckled Angels, How to be Me ..... about his mate Joe The Tale of Jenny and Screech full version is pure bardcore and will do your head in The Big Push was his busking band and is well worth lookimg out for, incredible. Subbed ❤
I've heard a lot of music in my 57 years. I had the same favourite act for over 45 of those years, until Justin Hawkins' reaction brought Ren to my attention. He is, hands down, the best I've ever heard. And the artists he associates with are all top notch. I don't think you'll find any Ren fan that didn't stay to the end with you. Insofar as what song from Ren that you should listen to next, well, Im sure you've had a bunch of suggestions already, so I second all of them. Liked and subscribed for your Ren journey.
A spans lots of genres so you never know what you get. On the health-theme my favorite is the song Crutch he made years ago, before he was properly diagnosed and he was pretty sure he would soon die.
I am still watching your reaction, He is a lyrical genius and has a tragic story. I post this small explanation should give you a little incite. A lot of his music deals with his past illness. He is very very intelligent and pretty much a regular bloke in his vernacular.. LOL Ren has been through some nasty shit, I copied this and post it on new reactors messages. He was bitten by a tick when he was 16 or 17 He got really sick from it and went to doctors and they could not figure what was wrong with him. When he had joint pain, muscle spasms, skin rashes, boils, internal organs started shutting down, And Doctors had no idea what was going on. He was loosing weight and had constant fatigue could not even stand to shower.. Doctors started sending him to psychological evaluations, They told him his mind was making him sick ! And started treating him for that with some heavy pharmaceuticals. And all that shit really fucked with his mind, He started believing he was crazy. And this went on for 8 fucking years !! 8 YEARS !! He pursued his own symptoms and lead to a Doctor that gave test for Lyme disease. Where he lived it was very rear to ever contract Lyme disease so he was never tested. When he went in described his symptoms the Doctor knew what he had. Ran the DNA test and found it in his system. However it has been in there for 8 years and has done a lot of damage to his body. He can only eat like 6 things his bones still hurt and the autoimmunity may never be healed. He had to go into surgery to remove tissue to generate stem cells grown outside his body then under go treatment taking the stem cells to help with the autoimmunity and help heal his deterioration of muscle, and a very aggressive antibiotics regiment to cure the Lyme disease chromosome. That was in LA then he went to Calgary and under going treatment on the damage the Lyme left.. He is still there until June. Welcome to Ren he is a talent I have never seen. And I have seen a LOT !! He has 209 songs on u tube no joke I pretty much like them all new and old !! His older lyrical videos are great try, everybody drops, He
There is a lot to experience with Ren. He takes us everywhere. Hr can break our hearts , make our brains explode, great story telling and excellent musical talent. He transcends different genres and captures and keeps us. I also love is collaborations.
62 year old grandma here, new sub. and a HUGE Ren-fan.👍 Thanks fore your reaction;; I'm excited to follow you down the Ren-rabbithole... Greetings from Denmark. 🇩🇰
Thanks for this. I am so glad you found Ren. He is amazing and it is so pleasing to see that you appreciate him to the full. I hope you continue with Ren because there is an unusually cohesive fanbase about to subscribe to your channel. I was delighted watching comedy with you and now I am looking forward to your next Ren reaction.
Oh don't worry, there will be plenty more Ren on the channel. I'm in awe. And I am luving doing the comedy stuff. I had no idea they'd be as popular as they are tbh
Thank for your reaction!!! A good next step would be the trilogy “The tale of Jenny & Screech (full)” … has to be the 13 min video (has all 3 songs) as they are basically one song.. and you will be burned at the stake if you try to split it up 😋😁.. with Hi Ren you would then have covered the big Bardcore songs and then you can tumble, stumble and fall into his rap or singer songwriter music… after the tales you can basically choose any song and you won’t be wrong.. but the Renegades will direct you… enjoy.. you are in for one hell of a ride… welcome 😁
SO glad you came into my feed! LOVE witnessing reactors experience Ren for the first time! Especially when they immediately recognize his genius :) I knew you were hooked as soon as Ren started playing! Welcome to the family! "The Tale of Jenny and Screech with Violet's Tale" (full version) will really give you insight into Ren's storytelling gifts (along with his amazing videographer, Samuel), but really, pick a genre. Any genre. Ren excels at them all :) Stayed til the end. I don't know if you noticed but your lovely cat was listening 😻 New subscriber! Get ready for your subs to blow up! 🙋♀️💖
Stayed for the whole thing. I enjoyed your reaction. Cheers. New sub! Keep fighting the fight but turn it into the dance. Welcome to the RENaissance my friend.
Wow. Thank you! Watching it back I didn't feel I had shown enough of how much it really impacted me. I was kinda dumbfounded for a fair part of the video. 😆
I found Ren just over a year ago. I was a patient of ACT Mental Health at the time here in Canberra. During a phone consultation with my psychiatrist (a professor at ANU) and his ANU med student observer, I eagerly recommend they watch HI Ren. During the session, the doctor offered me a list of approx. 15 alternative medications to replace the one I had stopped taking as it didn't work (I declined all of them). We made a next appointment date and finished the session...... The psychiatrist was suddenly unavailable for my next appointment. I was told he was on leave of unspecified length, and after 7 months of waiting, was told I could no longer be a government client of ACT Mental Health (after 15 years), and would have to go private if I wanted to see a psychiatrist! lol I think REN hit a nerve with the fragile ego of the mental health nazis here in the small town sewer of unflushable turds here in Canberra!!!! Give me a dose of Ren's music any day!! :-)
Oh and he is currently doing a series on his life.. one chapter each day until the 9th May when his latest song “Trouble” will be released.. he dropped the 2nd chapter today (you can find the 1st 2 chapters on his “Renmakestuff” RU-vid channel… as you are brand new he tells the in depth story of his life from when he started getting sick.. it will give you all the background you will need to understand his songs… you can either react to them each day, or watch on your own.. they are well written and well told (of course.. it is Ren after all) … this could be helpful also as currently there are so many different stories about him going around, that this will be the one truth (you will start to see inconsistencies in the comments and wildly differing stories… ) so it will also help you navigate the comment section 😋😁
Fellow Aussie here, also a RENegade since I saw Hi Ren when it first released. I stayed to the end and love love loved your reaction. Subbed! You’re great! Ren is a musical lyrical genius and a beautiful soul. Enjoy the Ride, it’s all amazing ❤❤❤
This song spoke to me. I feel that everyone can relate to it. We ALL have a voice in our heads that can downright be condescending and abusive when we make mistakes. Some struggle with this voice more than others. I feel that the monologue at the end will absolutely save lives.
I have watched well over 1000 ReN reactions, yours is in the top 10% , really enjoyed this and am looking forward to many more! Welcome to the Reniverse Renaissance fellow Renegade, keep up the excellent Renactions!!! 😎
Great reaction video..... One of my favorite things is watching somebody discover ren... Hope you dive down the Ren rabbit hole, you won't be disappointed. Next, I would check out the full trilogy of Jenny and screech... then maybe sick boi... After those you will want to go a little more upbeat so maybe hunger or murderer... or one of my new favorites is back on 74..... he was in a band called the big push, you'll definitely want to check out their stuff. Ren and chinchillas chalk outlines is hauntingly beautiful. He surrounds himself with wonderful talent .. I've never seen another artist like him..... Of course hi ren is his masterpiece but you'll be blown away by his other stuff too I I can go on and on about Ren ... I'm a new subscriber I really enjoyed this reaction video. Thank you see you at the next one Peace
Great genuine reaction! What a fantastic journey of discovery ahead with mind blowing statements, realisations and self reflections to come by the dozens! I can't wait to enjoy them through your eyes 😊
I agree that this song is going to change lives. I am a 54 yo who has battled anxiety my entire life. I have a wife who has even more serious mental struggles. My adult son has the same anxiety issues I have and I have to get both of them to hear this to understand that they are not alone in this struggle. Whenever I have trouble in my life with my struggles I watch someone react to this song and it "centers" me and reminds me to relax and soften. Your reaction was inciteful. Thanks!
Love that you re watched it because let's face it, that's what we all did after seeing this for the first time. Fall down the Ren rabbit hole. You won't regret it!
Watch Ren again? YES, PLEASE! I really resonated with your comments - thank you for a fantastic reaction I would recommend The Tales of Jenny and Screech trilogy (the 13 minute version with all 3 songs is the best in my opinion) - this shows off his insane storytelling skills. Sick Boi, Chalk Outlines, How to Be Me, For Joe, Sui*ide are heavy but magnificent. If you want your brain melted, Seven Sins, The Hunger, Losing It (Fisher Rap Version), Animal Flow To fill your soul back up - Fred Again Mashup, Back on 74/Message in a bottle Retake, Makay. You truly can't go wrong with any of his music. Much Respect! Stayed til the end & definitely subbed ❤
Love your reaction man 👍 Happy that you found Ren ! His rabbit hole is so deep and full of masterpieces ! Check Sick Boi, Jenny and Screech's tale (full version) and the Money Game trilogy... It's the beginning... Thanks 😘
If you look again when you was trying to figure out parts of the puzzle at the start, notice his shadow on the floor. 1 light and 1 dark, Ren says in another song dear God he thinks it's more complex then good vs evil there's both light and dark inside people. You will soon realise Ren is like no one you have ever had the blessing to encounter. Every genre, and every emotion Ren masters! And that's not including his intonation, tonality, lyrics, inflections and his delivery. Get comfortable and be prepared for a magical, harrowing and beautiful journey.
Thanks for this reaction, I love it when people show us their goosebumps :) The line you paused on "it was never a battle for me to win, it was an eternal dance"... I can see how hard it hit you and it's the line that hits me the most too. I can't put it into words better than Ren did.
Fantastic reaction . I’ve seen hundreds since stumbling on to the music of Ren. This performance has captivated the minds of millions . We relate. Your words were kind and it’s moments like these , watching a reactor , that allow many of us to re live the first time we ever heard these songs. Cheers 🙂🇨🇦
This was an outstanding first-time reaction to Ren. I've heard this now easily 100 times over the past year. I (like other Renegades) enjoy watching reactors experience him for the first time... especially with this masterpiece. You picked on the meaning, the depth, the nuance and the intensity far better than most on the first listen. As many will tell you, ANYTHING by Ren will be excellent. In MY opinion, even after hearing it so many times, this is (my opinion) his most profound work. His portrayal of the human struggle is amazing. Your reaction was ALSO amazing. Great job! Keep it going!
I love that you wanted to go through it again and just listen. I was here til the end and would do it again for any of Ren's songs. You are in for an enlightening and entertaining journey.
A lot of us continue with that eternal battle. Not always easy to relax. I'm 75 years old and the battles do not get easier over time. I'm living in Florida U.S.A. I love hearing from the Aussies. Thank you for the reaction.
I’ve watched 100 reaction videos to ren and I found yours the most insightful from the beginning picking up on it musically to the end embracing his message so meaningfully
Ren is changing lives his lyrics reflect his thoughts and feelings without being guarded enjoy your journey in the world of Ren he does it all ✌️❤️🏴.
It's not often mentioned, but if you notice at the end of the actual song (guitar playing, singing dancing bit) his last chord on the guitar does not resolve . . . he leaves it hanging, almost "unfinished" which ties in with the whole eternal dance theme. It's never finished, the dance is forever.
I stayed to the very end, and as already said in another comment, I envy you your future first times listening to Ren's music. What a treat you have in store and I've subbed especially to join you on your journey. One song I'd highly recommend is Crutch. I think it's from 2016, and before he was correctly diagnosed with Lyme Disease. It's a beautiful song, full of angst and fear, and it's so good to see how far he's come in the intervening years. For fun, I'd recommend What You Want. Enjoy yourself, you lucky man, and I very much look forward to coming along for the ride.
Ren is amazing. I would recommend Sick boi & his duet Chalk Outlines with Chinchilla. The tales of Jenny & Screech are amazing too. He is the voice of a generation.
I first saw Ren (Hi Ren) on The Charismatic Voice reaction channel early last year. The caption on the thumbnail said, "Ren 'Hi Ren' has me in tears." I had no idea who Ren was, but I wasn't in the mood to watch something sad at the time. Still, I clicked on the link anyway, having no idea what kind of journey I was about to embark upon or how much it would change my outlook on life and creativity. Very few artists have had such a profound and therapeutic effect on me. Judging from your great reaction to this performance, I think you'll enjoy the ride too. Subbed!
Welcome to the wonderful world of ren, where you can always expect the unexpected 😊 subbed in hopes of more ren reactions. Its a long way down into the rabbit hole, alice 🐇🕳🤣💜 Also, that view out of your window is gorgeous 💜👀
All the times I've watched this and then all the reactions, I'm here for the extra 9 minutes and any other Ren content (and yes sick boi is definitely one to see along with EVERYTHING) eager for the tales I see you reacted to 😍
Welcome to the wormhole that is Ren, the modern day Bard, strap in, the journey will be long, be prepared to cry , laugh, be entertained, and be heartbroken and uplifted.....enjoy your stay a UK Renegade..
The tale of "jenny and screech " its 3 parts play in order jennys tale, screechs tale and violets tale...brilliant and sick boy...and everything his done basically also his former band The Big Push listen to I shot the sheriff/road to zion...again brilliant.
All Ren's huge catalogue is top tier stuff, he really doesn't miss musically. However from a 'mind blowing' and conceptual music/video perspective, aside from 'Hi Ren', would be Tales of Jenny and Screech (full 13min version) and the Money Game trilogy - both are incredibly profound, and 'jaw dropping'-ly creative.
Well done sir. For more poignant performances checkout The Tale of Jenny and Screech and Money game 1,2,3. The songs with his mates in the Big Push are mucho fun. Back on 74 and What you want are two of my current favorites.
Thank you. And there is 1000% more Ren coming. The hardest part is going to be holding off listening to EVERYTHING he had, before I get time to do more reactions. 😆
You get it! It has changed many lives including mine... stayed for both watchings even though Ive seen it 100's of times. You're gonna continue to be blown away for a long, long time by Ren. I'm here for it! Also, I'm from Boston. Love the hat, and I assume jersy. ❤
This is what music is supposed to do. Make you think and feel, not make you twerk and get messed up on whatever the song is hyping. Look how hard he stopped and thought about what he heard. That's real music
Ren is awesome and I am happy to see Aussies reacting to him. I have been stuck in the rabbit hole for a while now and I can’t find a song I didn’t like.
I enjoyed your reaction and perspective. This song certainly has changed lives, mine being one of them. And yes to the Sick Boi video. It’s also autobiographical and sort of a companion video. Welcome to the RENiverse! We have been expecting you… 💔❤️🩹❤️
