Ren - Hi Ren (Reaction) 

“There’s nothing left to be done with music, all areas have been discovered.” Ren: “hold my beer”

I'm a 65 year old man, and I think this young man saved the rest of my life. Thanks for your reaction. You got my sub.

He jokingly calls his genre "Bardcore". Ren is a genius. There hasn't been an artist like him in years.

"The Tale of Jenny and Screech (Full)" is a goddamn masterpiece from Ren. "Chalk Outlines", his collaboration with Chinchilla brings tears to my eyes every damn time.

Tears said it all. Ren hits our inner turbulence through showing his vulnerability. We become exposed to ourselves and it's beautiful. Sub'd

I swear to god, there could be an entire college level course analyzing this song. I love how Ren's monologue at the end re-contextualizes the song. The brighter the light shines, the darker the shadow it casts. The "dark" Ren doesn't escalate until Ren starts to get more confident.

Dude! Give her a long, strong hug like she never had before.

I don’t comment much…..but I have to get this thought out of my HEAD!!! This human being is on a TOTALLY different level. I was left stunned and speechless. You know that “deer in the headlight “ kind of state. There is something happening. This is the message. Everyone is listening. Thanks REN. I wish you my very best. Thanks to this channel I was able to get the courage to share my thoughts and I apologize for the lengthy comment. Peace ☮️

I'm 71 years old. For me there is no age gap. I have seen this presentation by Ren numerous times and I STILL am choked up. Ren just lays himself out there for us, it is simply unselfish of him. Thank you, Ren! Thank you, Mat and Chels for your heartfelt reaction!

Ren is different ... in all ways good. This performance has brought grown men and women to tears, and made more than one person reflect, deeply, on their own life. This song is healing and cathartic to many. It is kind of the "Bohemian Rhapsody" for mental health. Ren's life story is rough, yet he is still "standing besides us today". You should go down the Ren rabbit hole and see just how talented of a performer Ren is. He is a bard like story teller, rapper, hip hop throw back, singer, and modern day minstrel. He drags people into genres like rap and hip hop that have never listened to anything in that genre, and they are awed by the performance. Great reaction ... please let the tears flow ... new sub!

Watching chels hold back tears is the exact same as I am every time I hear this

U guys should check out more of rens work. It's brilliant 💯

I have watched I believe all the reactions to this absolute Masterpiece ( 150 plus ) and yet I shed more tears watching your emotional reaction , I am so pleased more people are finding this important piece of art. I love all his stuff, Chalk Outlines Live with Chinchilla gets me in the same way. I Shot the Sheriff with his group The Big Push is another classic.

Be advised- Ren is completely addictive. I suggest Jenny and Screech next and from there the Ren Army will guide you.

I wasn't expecting this reaction from you guys but I'm so glad it happened 🖤 Thank you for your vulnerability. You're both beautiful humans. He's an amazing artist, enjoy the rabbit hole.

I've watched the Hi Ren video too many times to count, and I still find myself tearing up. You said it best, "he just emotionally kicked my ass and I'm not upset about it."!

I've seen this a million times...you guys got me glassy eyed. It hits those who relate harder because its Ren's lived experience too. But he can hit hard with any story...you'll see 😁

Welcome to the RENaissance. ❤ I think you might be the first reaction I've seen to specifically name intrusive thoughts. As Ren says, it's not a battle to fight against them, but they are a part of us and we have to learn how to live and work with them, to learn how to dance. For those of us who are creative, we have an active channel through which to guide that dance. As a writer, I use my intrusive thoughts as fodder for my work. And once they're on paper/on the screen, then they become fiction and I can move on. If you want to dive down the rabbit hole, the usual suggestions include: > Chalk Outlines ft Chinchilla (live) - featuring more of his singing voice > The Tale of Jenny & Screech (full) - a tragedy from the streets of London as told by a modern bard 😿 > Sick Boi - the 2nd release from his upcoming album 🔥 > Illest of Our Time - the 3rd and most recent release from his upcoming album 🔥🔥 The following are all more rap/hiphop and are all great to listen to: > Losing It > The Hunger - my personal favorite just for all of the wordplay and flow changes > Power > Genesis > What You Want > Bittersweet Symphony > Right Here, Right Now ~ Peace 🕊

just to let u know, it's a one shot live performence, took 4 tries

Off the top of my head, I can’t think of any piece of art that effected me like this has. Go Bruins.

You have to watch this video many times. 1st time can be emotional. Another time to appreciate the poetry in the lyrics. Another time to appreciate the music, yes a bit chaotic in places, to fit the theme.

Thank you so much. Words can't describe Rens diversity and talent.

Everything in this clip is genius. The music, the lyrics, the videography and his performance all contributed to a piece of art.

Been on your channel for a long time for the metal reactions. Really happy to see you do this song. It should be ubiquitous

I think I’ve seen at least 50 reactions to this masterpiece and yours are one of the really good ones ❤ Welcome to the Ren rabbithole. He’s a Unicorn!

such a beautiful reaction, thank you. i have showed this video to friends of mine with musical tastes across the genre spectrum, and everyone loved it. his message and his story are very inspiring. he’s blowing up faster than anyone i can remember in a very long time.

REN is genre fluid 😂. I've been down the rabbit hole over 2 months. My current favorite is ""How to be Me ". It's extremely dynamic.

This just hits. I want the world to protect Ren & I can't wait to see him well

Ren is just simply amazing... Period

Mental health is a really big problem and it needs to be spoken more about to save more lives. Thanks for the great reaction guys🤘

Wow! This was emotional. I had watch you guys twice for this reaction.

Loved your reaction to this true GENIUS. I've liked & subscribed in anticipation of you reacting to more Ren. Cheers 👍🍻

Hiya Mat and Chels, you have so much more to come from Ren and The Big Push, enjoy 🎶🐦.

Great reaction! I think you two are going to like everything Ren does...and it's all therapy for the soul...and who doesn't need that?

Ren is just so different, for his bard-like storytelling, check out 'The Tale of Jenny and Screech (Full)', for some incredible singing check out Chalk Outlines (live) or How to be me (live), for Rap... The Hunger, Losing it, or his newest drop 'Illest of our time'. For some of the coolest vibe busking ever, check out him out with his band The Big Push - I shot the sheriff/Road to zion/ hip hop. New sub from me & looking forward to checking out your content. Peace

Witnessing the rise of Ren is like a disturbance in the force. I think we are all part of a change that will ripple through humanity. People are opening up about their mental health issues, being supported and comforted by strangers in the most beautiful way. I feel a change in the wind, says I 🖤🖤🖤 Rens music is pure dopamine

Great reaction guys! Welcome to the Ren rabbit hole! Hope you dive deeper into his amazing catalogue of music. He raps, sings, tells hard hitting bard-like tales and utterly defies genre. He also has busked with his band The Big Push and try as you might you won't find a bad track in any of it.

His dudes library is already as deep AF. I am a huge Pink Floyd and Nightwish fan, and Ren is as deep a rabbithole as them, from straight rap rap to this to amazing reggae ..I Shot the Sheriff/Zion, Sick Boi, The Illist of Our Time, the Hunger, and so much more

Great reaction. Ren became seriously ill in 2010 but his condition was misdiagnosed for 6 or 7 years. The meds he was given just made him worse and he was often stuck in bed for up to 23 hours a day. He became resigned to not surviving his 20s. In 2016 he was finally correctly diagnosed with Lyme Disease and he was given stem cell transplants which improved his health. However the years of incorrect treatments have left Ren with a badly damaged immune system and some brain damage. He is currently receiving specialist treatment in Canada which is likely to take at least 6 months

"He just emotionally kicked my ass, but I'm not upset about it." That about sums it all up right there. So much of his music can be summed up that way, too! Love your honest and open reactions.

Great start on Ren rabbit hole! Now to hear how he can sing. Check out his and Chinchilla's Chalk outlines. They are awesome together 👍

Damn & This emotionally kicked my ass. Sums it up properly, I love it. Ren is a strong buck, and his music is a huge relief this day in age. Lyrical genius and I look forward to more of your reactions, cheers!

Beautiful reaction Matt and Chels. Ren is a genius and a masterclass in storytelling. His music hits on serious mental health issues and it's very therapeutic for me as well as for many others. I hope you guys continue down his rabbit hole, you won't be disappointed I promise. Love Y'all. 🙏❤

Ren is an old soul sent to earth as a gift

By the way....this is live.

Another Great Reaction, if you fall down the Ren Rabbit Hole like everyone else has the next one to check out is, Ren - The Tale of Jenny & Screech (Full), make sure you do this version as it's a Trilogy of connected Songs

Beautiful reaction. Thank you for sharing with us. The comments will point you to where down Ren Rabbit hole you might wanna go. Enjoy & welcome to the Reniverse! Thank you! 🥰🙏🏽❤️

Chels, I could not take my eyes off you for especially the last half of the video. your emotional expression was exquisite.

she's so precious, I just wanna give her a hug when I see that first tear run down 🥺 ren is amazing

Jenny, Screech and Violet by Ren will blow your minds..... It's a rollercoaster that every word needs hearing ✊🏽

We all need Ren to name our inner batlles

One of the amazing realizations about this song is it is so layered and profound yet it’s One man with only a guitar! It feels like so much more. That’s the amazing artistry of Ren.

"I'm the voice that you hear when you loosen the noose on the rope" hits me every time I hear it. Been there, man. Such a beautiful sentiment.

🙏🏼 Thank *YOU* for a beautiful genuine heartfelt reaction to Ren’s masterful composition and performance and Sam’s incredible 🎥cinematography. Hope you’ll enjoy more of Ren’s work. 🤞🏼 It’s amazing how talented he is on so many levels and how he is connecting with people and then that’s helping those people connect to others - uplifting us all. 🤘🏼🎧🤟🏼

"I have stood in the flames that cremated my brain and I didn't once flinch or shake" was so so so good

ren hits different, emotional roller coster, speaking to millions with a work of art

Amazing reaction guys. Ren is such a breath of fresh air. He is an unbelievable story teller. Welcome to Rens rabbit hole 😁🔥

Yes I agree Everyone should hear this song! Stellar reaction. Up in the top tier of the reactions I’ve been watching for the last two months. Thousand thumbs up! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

A bruins Jersey AND Ren. This must be heaven

Something to keep in mind with Ren's videos. Ren and his cinematographer Sam don't do anything by accident they are both sticklers for detail. Everything you hear or see is intentional, this includes shadows, breathing, his facial expressions... for example(spoiler free) in the tales of Jenny and Screech, he visibly shakes himself to prepare for one section.... they are fantastic together. Ren creates the art, and Sam captures it perfectly

Soooo glad you guys reacted to this!!!! As soon as I heard it I looked to see if you guys did a reaction yet. I have listened to this song at least 30 times and every time I get choked up. He is an artist….there are no words after this song…. What a wonderful reaction

"It emotionally kicked my ass, and I'm not upset about it". 1st I've heard that, and it's a perfect description of its effect. Great reaction 👏👏

I really appreciate your reaction. Chels, as I saw you listening, it was like me listening for the first time. Ren's material is so raw and vulnerable, and most importantly, it connects us all in a time where we are so disconnected. This performance transcends anything I have ever seen before, and it is a true work of art. Ren has suffered for so long with many illnesses, and for him to put his heart and soul into this had to be exhausting (Lyme disease can be so brutal). Like he said, he is choosing to be a student, and not a victim. How empowering!

Loved your reaction, subscribed to the channel hoping I get to watch you react to some of his other material. You will be surprised at his diversity and the depth of his lyrics.

Try more the Ren rabbit hole is very addictive!

The ladies statement "he's emotionally kicked my ass ,but im not upset about it ."wow .young lady .🔥

So many millions of views -- Is knowing we're dancing alone together a comfort? I think it is. Thanks Ren.

Excellent reaction. You need to go down the Ren rabbit hole. So diverse and such a good dude.

Loved your guys' reaction. I hope you take a dive down the Ren rabbit hole because there is a lot of great stuff there. If you do I strongly encourage you to check out these two: The Tale of Jenny and Screech (Full Version) - it's long as it is a trilogy of songs in one video but well worth the time Chalk Outlines (Live) - Beautiful song with another artist Chinchilla Either way, thanks for sharing your experience, it is more meaningful than you think.

Love this song. Our biggest critic is ourselves. If that voice wins we give up but we can always push through and prove that voice wrong.

Also also. The “she sells sea shells on the sea shore” part. He’s referring to an earlier song of his. Money game pt2. The whole verse is genius

“He emotionally kicked my ass. And I’m not upset about it”….👍👍 Great job guys.

I absolutely love Ren, I've been listening to him for around 5-6 years and his music has always stuck with me and helped me through so much, especially with this song. I'm a schizophrenic so I just connect to this song so much and has thankfully helped me through a lot of darkness

That video was done with a budget of 1000 pounds. Ren is a genius and so humanly real

Welcome to the “Ren”aissance!

"Emotionally kicked my arse and am not upset about it"....Perfect description ....a TRUE reaction video, your faces spoke more words than those with pause button...Thanks.. really enjoyed watching..

Ren is a Profound Performance Artist, an artist that the world needs! Great reaction video, Thank You,

I still cry when I watch this and I've watched it several times. It's a beautiful and powerful performance.

Ren is a brilliant genius. Every time I watch this video it still brings tears to my eyes. Thank you so much for your lovely reaction! Hope to see more Ren-reactions from you!

I've watched this song and reactions so many times but watching you feel it for the first time brought a tear to my eye all over again,... Go down the Ren rabbit hole, it's a special place and not all of his music will make you cry, he is cross genres x

The more you learn about Ren and his story and continued struggles the more and more you become a fan. His story alone is what made me become a fan but then I listened to his music… when people say this guy is on a whole different level, it’s really no exaggeration. He dips into so many different genres from folk to hip hop to reggae to classic rock, etc. He also plays literally every instrument, produces and mixes his own beats for his rap songs, and for his music videos it’s usually himself and his friends working the cameras. He’s a Busker in the UK and has been doing this since he was 12 years old. His latest single Illest of Our Time came out a couple weeks ago on his 33rd birthday. There’s not many people in this world that truly “get” music the way that Ren does. I truly hope you dive into more of his stuff to see his full range!

Ren reaches across time and space to touch your soul. Take care ❤

Hi Ren is the biggest piece of art in decades

Metal birb said this man is bardcore and ren loved that so much he kept it and calls himself bardcore

If you can watch this performance for the first time and not be affected! So good reaction you two and welcome to the wonder that is Ren.

Welcome to the Ren-aissance era of music! Watch your step going down the rabbit hole. Enjoy the journey!!

Great reaction. This is one of the most human songs I've ever heard. Rips me apart every time.

I've seen so many grown men and women cry after hearing this, myself included. Let the RENaissance begin!

Great reaction video! He got me too! Thank you for sharing the depth of your emotions. The Ren catalog is huge and powerful. Go down the rabbit hole...you'll love it

Had the exact same reaction as Chels when first time watching and hearing this and now after watching 20+ reaction videos I´m still sitting here crying next to you Chels... This is so powerful and more importantly necessary to share with the world.

The infamous words to take from this and when you hear it is "You are your own worse critic." This is true in so many ways. The fact that he expresses it so much to where the fact that when you listen to this. There are so many ways that people to relate to it. It's not just something that is true for musicians but so many other people can suffer from this. All of us have that constant internal struggle and have that consistent battle that we must overcome. We suffer through it and some people may not understand it. A LOT of people will definitely be able to relate to this. I have responded to this song on other channels and it's always refreshing to see other peoples reaction. To know that other people have some form of connection to it. To know that there are people who relate to this and I am still always enjoying said reactions. Not just from this but from the other rather deep one that he has done. I am sure you guys have reacted to it but if you haven't the name of it is called "Su*cide"

Best song of the past 5 years, let's see if he gets a Grammy without a record label

Thank you for your real and emotional reaction. Enjoyed watching your reaction to Ren. He is an amazing artist.

He did it live, it took 4 takes. His medical story is huge...misdiagnosed ...for years...while Lyme disease attacked his body and mind.....Ren is a storyteller like no other, and is proficient in every genre...his back catalogue is a huge rabbit hole.....

Thank you so much for disabling the CC, they're broken for his video and inaccurate. Part of me wants to think because he's independent he may not get the same treatment as artist on a label but that's purely speculative. I believe the CC distracts from the performance with them being jumbled and inaccurate so thank you for having the intuition to disable them when you noticed it. Thank you for the sincerity you expressed, you have a new subscriber.

Thank you for a great reaction. Can't wait to hear you react to more Ren :)

Crazy this was done live also the playing and performance! This is one of the best performance pieces ever!

Jenny and Screech Full is a Must!!! Also... Chaulk Outlines and How to be me, again... Live! The Mans on his Own Level! Master Level Rap, Singing, Sorrytelling... Bardcore is Him!!!

You two had the prefect reaction. Just wait until you go down the Ren rabbit hole.

I really love to see your tears running, as this is still my reaction listening to this masterpiece, seeing this video hundred or more times. And I am happy, that I am not the only one, who is really hit hard by this. So thank you for showing your emotions.