Renaissance Man Reaction to Hi Ren by Ren! Unique and Awe Inspiring. 

two old lamps, a wheelchair, a guitar and a genius. together they produce the most important video of our lifetime.

OK, biased Renegade - got your first spot! Almost everyone goes right to "serious" mental illness, then realize and relax as they see it's the angel and devil on our shoulders. :) Ren has a fairly big catalog for his time recording. I was a Beatles/Stones, then Prince fan (and everything in-between), and Ren is the first real ray of light in decades.

Welcome to the wonderful world of Ren!!! Not only is he a great artist with all the talent that shouldn't be gifted to a single human, he has a heart of gold! Renegades are the greatest community on the internet, and you'll quickly be flooded with our love if you continue on your Ren journey! He has music in all genres for any mood you're in! Rap, singing, multiple instruments, messages about hard topics and humanity in general... it's a deep rabbit hole, but we're always happy to accept new appreciation! ENJOY THE RIDE!

He is actual genius . Self taught world class multiple instrumentals piano drums base classic and electric guitar prodigy. Andrew Loyed Webber called him the Best story teller he's knows REN is that one Nobody's doing what he is doing Because they can't.

You might want to note that Ren loves his reactors, and will never give a copyright strike. (you can contact him on his channel if there is ever a problem). You are about 1400th reactor for this one so you now join the tribe that has helped him to get 30 million views on this video and a number one album as an independent artist. He can't preform live, so it's all been done on RU-vid! You will be another 20 songs into his catalogue before you have seen even a little of the range of his skills! There is one audio track here (with post production) and the video cut from four takes before their guerilla shoot was terminated by the landlord. Many of his videos are in a single take, including the award winning 'Money Game' trilogy. Don't forget to find out about his background by listening to his 'One Million Subscribers' message on RU-vid, you will understand him so much better!

You have now experienced the genius that is Ren. Everything matters. Lyrics, melody, voice, visual arts, symbolism, metaphor. There’s so much to this guy.

To get an idea of Ren's singing in one track, Ren's Back on 74/Message in a Bottle Retake is a great one. It's his composition over lyrics from 2 songs except the middle part that's all his own. Ren produces and mixes almost every track of his. His post production is great too. A good portion of his videos are one shots.

Welcome to the world of Ren!! Lol Buckle up... his rabbit hole is Deep!!! Highly Recommend his Jenny and Screech Trilogy next... the 13 minute video has all 3 short stories, in the correct order! Trust me... ya wanna see it!!

Ren is the Greatest Artist and Musician alive. Period. Enjoy this truly special man who will recalibrate you're whole brain.

Hold on man. You’re in for a wild, unique ride. You have only scratched the surface of his singing, guitar and writing. Welcome

Im 62 and this young man is quickly becoming the artist of my lifetime 🇬🇧😊

Wait until you see Ren and Chinchilla sing together.

The lights only flicker while his darker personality is in control, and also at the end when he's finally learned to combine the two to create his whole personality.

Grear Reaction, thanks. When you said you thought he might play something baroque next, I immediately thought, no that'll be in the 'Tales' trilogy (Jenny/Screech/Violet's). Rens got it ALL covered 😊

I've watched 1000's of people reacting to Ren for the first time and it never gets old. Your was especially satisfying. Thanks❤❤❤

If you like his singing voice, you should check out his duets with Chinchilla (How to be Me and Chalk Outlines) She is also an amazing talent and the refer to one another as musical siblings

Welcome to the Renaverse. Buckle up, it’s a wild place, but wonderful.

Take a rope this hole is very deep. I would suggest the next piece you do is "The tales of Jenny and Screech Full version" It will amaze you. Ren is most brilliant musician I have come across in my 67 years. Subbed

Tremendous respect for your first-time view of Ren. It reminds me also of the awe I felt the first time ever viewing this. He is a once-in-a-lifetime artist.

He is unique. You said it. The more you see Ren and the people he collaborates with the more you want to see more. I think he is a very special person. There is so much more to see. Enjoy!

Well done Ken. You might appreciate Ren's old school hip hop homage What You Want.

Oh my Gosh! I love when people put Bowie and Ren together in a sentence. Both were/are so talented and innovative and creative-minded. I'm a huge Bowie fan and have never said an artist reaches Bowie, or for that matter, Ozzy, status. Ren does that and more. 4:15

Layers! The deeper you look the more you find with Ren ❤

Loved your comparisons. Although Ren is a very unique artist with a wide knowledge of music from all eras and styles He just loves music His life experiences have also impacted his work 7 years with undiagnosed Lyme disease attacking his body and brain leaving other conditions due to the damage. A medical community that often told him he was imagining the illness! Friends who passed away too young All mixed together with a determination to get back to creativity that he never completely abandoned A back catalogue of music over 230 pieces have lost count. Its quite a journey of discovery He also has a lot of very loyal and enthusiastic fans and a team of friends as his assistance as an independent artist

Loved your reaction and comparisons. Welcome to the Ren reactions universe, so nice to have your contribution. The first of many I hope! If you dig deep through Ren’s catalogue you’ll realise just how diverse and unique a person Ren is; but most importantly how talented, genuinely caring, methodically creative and meticulously persistent in trying to seek perfection he is too.

New sub here from Arizona, I'm here for any and all Ren reactions. As a 54 year old music lover my whole life, Ren has reconfigured my mind for the better and REN-EWED my heart & soul by making me really hear music for the 1st time in my life! Thank you for the great reaction! 😊 what an amazing journey awaits you!

Always nice to find a new thoughtful and insightful reaction to Hi Ren. How fitting that a RENaissance man has discovered REN (and RENegades).😊 Sinéad O'Connor discovered Ren in May 2022, just two months before she died. Here is what she wrote when she shared the link to Hi Ren. “Holy m’th’rf*cken SH*T! Someone just showed me this at the weekend. This Archangel from like, twelfth heaven or somewhere, has only gone and made the entire history of songwriting and performing look like a three year old’s birthday party at Burger King. Every song and or artist in history even Willie Dixon, Chuck Berry, The Beatles, NWA, Ice Cube, and even Bob Dylan, is officially relegated to class B. As are every actor in history or legend: living or dead, male or female. We all are now defunct. It’s time to hit the welfare office: shoulda had that ‘thing to fall back on’ like Brian May did. We’re f*cked. Thanks be to God.”

Welcome to the Ren-everse😂. I think you're going to enjoy the journey of discovery you are about to embark upon. Ren is the most diverse and multi talented artist I've ever seen and I can promise you this. No matter what genre you like, Ren has something for you. Reggae, Rap, blues, pop, and a term you will come to learn, BARDCORE. which is when Ren turns into a minstrel Shakespeare genius 😂

Here from your Band-Maid 'Hate?' Reaction. I was almost excusively obssessed with them through covid until 'Hi Ren' started popping up via common reacters...and I was thrilled and proud to find a new great British artist!! I've always been into humble, inspirational artists who truly exel at what they do. Look forward to your descent down the Ren rabbit hole and also the B-M pigeon hole...both have greased sides/ no escape 😁👌

Ren ldefies genre's, makes you laugh, cry and really deep think. Always though he remembers a motto that ha said stuck with him... a rising tide lifts all ships.

Great reaction.Try his tales of Jenny and Screech next its 3 tales at 13 minutes.You will be astonished.

9:58 Every time I hear him say "I Am Temptation...".... chills! 🥶 the tone in which he says that phrase is so eerie 😬

Welcome to the brilliance of Ren he is a once in a generation anomaly of true and pure artistic brilliance I so hope you dive straight in to the Ren Rabbit Hole you WILL NOT be disappointed I have subbed for your Ren journey!. He can sing he can rap he can tell stories like no other you never know what you will get from one song to the next you can't pigeon hole Ren he does everything. So much talent he is self taught in all of it Guitar/piano/drums etc. Hoping for you to become a Renegade like many of us have over the last couple yrs. Loved your thoughtful reaction Cheers from Canada🖤🖤🖤

I have watched this Masterpiece hundreds of times, literally. And at some points, I *still* get goosebumps, as if i was watching it through your eyes and ears as a first experience. So thank you for your thoughtful and heartfelt reaction! I hope you do more of this genius, this once in a generation artist.

Ren plays blue notes all over the place on this song and its just incredible and honestly, pretty brave.

Love your reaction 👍 Ren is a real genius, multi talented ! He sings, also plays bass, piano and drums, song writer, poet, producer, he makes his own beats and he is a wonderful storyteller... His rabbit hole is so deep, full of masterpieces ! If you want to hear him sing sing, listen to his retake of Back on 74 / Message in a bottle... Live performance, mixing Jungle and The Police, with a little rap bridge that he wrote in the middle... So good, amazing live performance with him singing with his guitar, a smooth bass and 2 tremendous background singers... Awesome ! Hope to see you react to this one 🤞 Thanks 😘

A lot of people reacting to this song have commented on the flickering lights in the background being a nice touch but I have yet to hear one mention that they only flicker when he's voicing his inner demon, otherwise they're as steady as you'd expect a working light to be. Brilliant.

Great reaction to my favorite artist. I'm flying to the UK in 3 weeks to see Ren's first solo performance in 4 years playing at Secret Garden Party Festival! Please watch The Tale of Jenny and Screech next (make sure you do the full version with Violets Tale included).

Don't know why i am so late here. Usually i am one of the first and i share the video to the Ren Rabbit Hole Fan Club. 16,000 strong. I subbed on the strength of your intelligent ,sensitive reaction.i will post the share and can't wait for more. Might as well do the Tales trilogy. Enjoy! ❤

Welcome to the Ren rabbit hole! Enjoy the ride. You've come across the artist of our generation

Ren is awesome to the core, bardcore that is

Another Renegade here for your journey down the amazing Ren rabbit hole 💜💜

Welcome to the rabbit hole of ren! There's nothing he can't or hasn't done!

I see the gang's already here. Renegades are fierce creatures and we do run in packs. The good news is you can feed us infinite Ren reactions, every track is worth it.

Yes... he's an Awesome singer too! Suggest Backnon 74/Message in a Bottle, Chaulk Outlines, and I Shot the Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop at least! PS ... all live shows!

Great reaction! Thank you for sharing your thoughts.😊 It will take a little while before you understand Ren, his musical lyrical genius is accompanied with the intelligent, thought provoking heartfelt genuine man that he is. He shines like a precious independent diamond in a world of controlled content. If you love the movie aspect of REN’S repertoire there is so much for you to explore. Enjoy the ride. ❤❤❤

Yup, I’m part of the Ren cult…ooops I mean book club 😂. Welcome to the wonderful world of our lyrical genius and beautiful soul. Subbed for more Ren

You had my attention with the screen text… “I look like a kid who just heard the ice cream truck.” In my day or locale, it was a snowball/snow cone truck, but none the less.. I’m here for your reactions to Ren ! You are in for a ride !!

Thanks for having us, and welcome to you too.

I always wondered what it would feel like to be around and to experience a performance by Shakespeare or another of the true greats, and now I’ve found Ren and his music, I think I know. Sounds like hyperbole, but it really isn’t. Ren is also a magnet to other great artists that he’s worked with; like Chinchilla, the guys in the band “The Big Push” and Sam Tompkins.

Welcome to the Ren-aissance! You're in for a fantastic ride!

Best Hi Ren reaction I have seen in a long time. Thank you for your excellent thoughts and technical knowledge. Oh, and welcome to the RENaissance of music.

What a fantastic reaction. I subscribed. Ren is incredible.

Can't wait to see your next Ren reaction! Try Back on 74. Also power. Different sides to Ren. Definitely subbing for Ren.

Had a great time. We'll at least see us at the Jenny and Screech Trilogy reaction. I strongly suspect it to leave you speechless and amazed. A Masterpiece in storytelling and deliverance on Rens part and Sams skills with the camera. Absolutely brilliant in every way.

....and this is why my gut reaction comment to this was...."One of the greatest pieces of art any human has ever created" I'll stand by that comment till I die.

Great reaction! I'm here for more Ren. He has a large catalog of his own and he was also in two bands, The Big Push. and Trick The Fox when he was younger.

Ren and his videographer Samuel Perry-Falvey have been friends since they were teens, though Ren is several years older. Money Game 1 is their first one shot video. It took 183 takes to get it right. Money Game 3, just done last year has won multiple awards.

Really enjoyed your reaction despite having watched literally hundreds of reactions to "Hi Ren". There's so much more to come so will enjoy watching you fall down the very deep Ren rabbit hole.

Everything has already been said here...so all that's left for me to say is: great reaction to this wonderful piece of art and this unique, wonderful artist Ren...sub from me! 👏👏👏 ❤️from Germany 👍🤝🙋‍♀️

Great reaction sir! New sub here. Just as a little side note, this was also shot as a one take. So it's actually a live performance. And also, when it comes to Ren's videos, he NEVER hits reactors with copyright issues. I would highly recommend watching some of his interviews, he really opens up alot about a lot of things.

Being a big Ren fan (Renegade), I've seen many reactions to this and wasn't planning on watching another one tonight. Your thumbnail drew me in and I'm so happy that it did. You sir are one of the best reactors I've seen so far. Love your sincerity, side notes, and brilliant observations that were thought provoking. Your wicked sense of humor is also a plus. I saw some of that in your responses to the comments. Thank you! Sending love from Chicago and subbing! Looking forward to more reactions.

It's certainly amazing what you can get with just a Ren, guitar and a camera 🤯 Even a Ren without guitar is amazing 😂 ❤

I agree with many others on The Tale of Jenny and Screetch (all three parts in Trilogy including Violets Tale). You will likely enjoy with your theater background.

What a nice soothing and intelligent reactor. Love the knowledge you gave of this theater masterpiece. Ren is special, he has been a very sick boi since the age of 19. He is now 34 and starting to climb out of his nightmare. He just finished 18 months of medical treatment to help his stamina amongst many other issues he has. He is ready to jump back into music full-time without being so sick all the time. The fans over the last few years are patiently waiting for another new album to drop along with his collabs. Any day drop on the new collabs. Subbed, thank you.

Welcome to the RENiverse! Look forward to seeing more! I enjoyed your insights and commentary! ❤️‍🔥✌🏻🫶🏻

Ren doesn't copyright strike. He encourages reactors. They (you) are who promoted him and he appreciates it.

Welcome to the journey of Ren. This video is just the tip of the iceberg. You will continue to be impressed and never disappointed. -Thanks for sharing your reaction, enjoyed your musical/theatrical insights.

RENegade here, loving your reaction! 😊 Subbed for your Ren journey and beyond. Much Love!! ❤

This was great, and I hope to see more Ren reactions from you. It’s nice to hear from folks who have backgrounds in things like music, video production and directing, mental health care etc. I feel like it helps me learn something new whenever I I watch a reaction. For example, I don’t play guitar and I got to learn about “thumb peddling” (12:47) today! 🎸 REN’s music really is something special. Thanks for your reaction!

Welcome to the wonderful world of ren, where you can always expect the unexpected 😊 hope to see you fall down this rabbit hole,its a long way down 😂💜💜

Congratulations on discovering Ren! I’m jealous of you getting to take the crazy ride through his catalog for the first time. The last artist that I got this excited about was Dave Mathews in the mid nineties…. Ren is freaking special…. I’m a former musician having played my first instrument at 6 and I switched instruments a few times but music means the world to me. I’m handicapped now and just can’t play anything anymore and trying causes physical pain and emotional heartbreak. Do as you wish…. But I’d advise you to just start with the oldest videos first and he has many cool collaborations and always has people working with him who are new to me(as an American), and just phenomenal musicians. The big push stuff is probably my favorites, but I’ve enjoyed pretty much everything I’ve seen from him and it’s taken me about a year to get through the whole catalog. Enjoy the ride, it’s phenomenal!!❤

You want to hear Rens singing ability? Watch Ren X Chinchilla "Chalk outlines" A brilliant duo that you wont regret watching. Its my second favorite behind this one.

I highly recommend you watch "Chalk Outlines live" with Chinchilla. It's probably the best example of his vocal range

You will LOVE the Tale of Jenny and Screech which is in 3 parts (all need to be watched together) and like this, is live one takes. ❤

OMG, that dude from Oingo Boingo is actually the same Danny Elfman who scored Tim Burton’s movies. Didn’t know that…🤔 Sort of makes sense (weirdly). Thnx for that little nugget of info! (I have a thing for geeky, totally useless useless but imo super interesting facts, but I’ll try not to get too nerdy about it 😅) Anyway, great reaction! Normally I’d leave you with a suggestion of one of my fav Ren songs for a follow-up reaction, but to stay with Oingo Boingo/Danny Elfman (+Tim Burton) vibe I.m going a bit out of the box here and suggest a lesser known gem from Ren titled ‘Children of the Moon’ (atypical Ren, but loads of fun: weird ska tunes in a cool dark but fun horror music video) Thanks again, great reaction! 🙏✌️

That line 'She sells sea shells on the sea shore' was referencing an earlier song of his named 'Money Game Part 2', which was one of a song trilogy.

Dude, fantastic reaction and analysis. Could tell you enjoyed every second of this. Subbed and eagerly awaiting more. Excellent work. 👍

For more Baroque guitar, you may like The Tale of Jenny and Screech (full 13-minute version). Three connected tales done live. Nice reaction.

Love your appreciation of Rens theatre skills. The Ballard of Jenny and Screech will be a joy for you to experience. Dive deep into Rens rabbit hole.. it takes a Big Push, you wont regret a single track. A profound and wonderful talent.

Excellent analysis. The journey through the magical world of Ren has only just begun. It is a brilliant letter of introduction from this great multifaceted musician who is difficult to pigeonhole; how will you buy yourself if you continue the fascinating journey through his music. I can only promise you honesty and good music. If there is something to highlight it is his narration, his way of expressing his art crudely, with incredible metaphors; although you will also see his fun side in the music. Anyway! Have a good trip! I will accompany you as far as you go... I subscribe.

Welcome to the wormhole that is the modern day Bard Ren, the journey will be long, sometimes uplifting, but also heartbreakingly dark, enjoy your stay, you react, the Renegades will watch....

I really enjoyed your reaction. Seeing that you yourself are a artist/musician I'm sure you are very familiar with what this video showcases - the self doubt, self worth that we all struggle and fight within ourselves.

I just saw you for the first time but have watched this video several times. You are in for SUCH an interesting journey with Ren. He gives lots of interviews about his illness and music on podcasts which help to understand his songs. I am a huge fan of his on a deeply personal level. My daughter was stricken with autoimmune illness and symptoms and pain for fourteen years starting at 14 years old. I SO related to Ren's experience because of Victoria's. This song would have helped her so much in the midst of her experience and I know it is helping thousands of patients out there who feel so alone inside their illness. I am subbing as I felt your emotional connection to Ren as a human and a musical phenom. Good Luck on your channel. ☺

Socially conscious and honest. Very nicely said. I'm so excited for you to see more and I actuallylike the fact that u run it back to hear again. Also like that you have written thoughts on the screen. Subbed for more Ren ❤❤

Welcome to the RENegades family ❤ enjoy the ride down the Ren rabbit hole , this was live by the way , and he was mostly self taught on the guitar using you tube videos

You saw Bo Burnham's struggle in Ren. You are the first reactor that has made a connection that I made the first time I heard Ren. Would die happy if Bo and Ren were to collab on ANYTHING together, or even just had a convo that they would let the world hear, bc I truly feel it would begin to heal the world as the old men in charge burn it down.

Oh you are about to fall down the Ren rabbit hole? I'm here for that! Wave goodbye to months of your life as you discover just how huge his music catalog is, and can't get over how difficult it is to find something in his catalog that you don't like. A statistical improbability and yet..... You'll likely be begged to do the tales of Jenny and Screech (full). And i would concur, you *need* to see them.

Another fun fact, this is a one shot. He is live, you can see the mic on him and the guitar is live. They did it 4 times to get the take they wanted, but there is no editing, just a 3 camera setup and the video is a single take.

I'm sure someone else has already said what I'm about to say, but that's OK. Welcome to the fold, fellow Renegade. Your life is going to be forever changed by the utter genius of this beautiful human soul. We, the world at large, are blessed to have this man among us. His songwriting and musical prowess rival that of people like Bob Dylan, Tom Petty and Sting. He's a bard among normal folks and the world is a better place for it. Cannot wait to see you take this journey.

Subbed for more Ren.....thank you for your reaction. You will be in more aw, the more you go in the Ren rabbit hole...🤗

Stages of this masterpiece: - Nice scene, but creepy - Oh cool guitar play - Wait, is this live? He’s plugged in?! - Uhm what’s going on here??? Creepy scene, then classic guitar, then high pitch kind of opera singing, not what I expected! - Now he’s rapping?! Sounds a bit like Eminem - Oh, he’s talking to himself and his mental health? - What the f is happening now??!! I need a break! Make it Stop!!! - There is HOPE after all, YES!!! You go man! - Now he’s singing??!! He CAN sing, oh my god what the hell! - Ooo oooo oooo oooo - Wow!!! - Ahh that’s his story - Stunned Silence. I need a minute - Summary- A masterpiece

Great reaction! Ren is unique in the actual sense of that word. Plan to react to more Ren?? Hope you like surprises.

He caught Lime Dieses at 17 and they didn't know what it was for 10 years. This was his fight with the Dieses for that 10 years

I love watching Ren inspiring people. Subscribed for more Ren💕👍🦇

I found this song when I was in a great deal of personal pain and this broke me but in a good way. I wept cathartically as I watched and rewatched it for a few days, picking up on new nuances. It helped me move out of that particular depressive episode. I’m so grateful to him and I know a lot of people felt similarly. Just keep in mind that for all the loving fans, you’re going to be dealing with a lot of the crazy renegades in your threads who aren’t the easiest to love.

where REN goes we follow 💯❤

I just found you and subbed right away. This was a great reaction. I relly look forward to watching your Ren journey.

Thankyou for your insightful reaction to this insightful artist, we Renegades totally adore!

Yes! I think Ren would be a natural in acting as well. He's incredibly creative and perceptive.