WE REACT TO REN: FOR JOE - WELL DONE SIR 

Its the bridge behind him. Lighting up like a beacon. Never forgotten.

Never known an artist who can make you feel emotion like Ren does. It really is something.

I think he’s showing us that he’s coming to terms with his loss after 13 years. Time does that. This is absolutely beautiful! Great reaction guys ❤️

Ren is the Shakespeare of our time. A true artist he brings art back to it's roots, it's intended purpos, when art meant something, it could change the world! it made you feel, it made us better humanbeings. it made people capable of understanding each other in our differences and learning to accept them. That is the gift that Ren bestows on all those who listen and feel his artistry.

A stunningly beautiful tribute. He took a song of pain and turned it into one of healing. The way, only Ren can.

One of the hardest things when someone ends their existence is people feel uncomfortable talking about them. Especially with the family. In an effort not to hurt feelings it's like the persons whole existence disappeared. They feel forgotten, until eventually only a few even carry memories of them. What Ren's done is share Joe with the world. He gave the family something precious, the comfort that Joe lived. He is not and will not be forgotten. Even if we didn't know Joe we carry him now too.

The amazing thing about this, this all came from his conversation with Knox, Ren talked about Joe for the first time in years and it convinced him that the song Suicide wasn't complete until he talked to Joe. it's amazing watching the healing process.

Great reaction. Ren said he was going to give us a live version of Su!c!de, but never would have thought he'd take the end of it and make a whole new song that ends with the chorus of Freckled Angels... beautiful and heartbreaking with the Calgary skyline behind him... it hurts, but there's hope in it too...

He took the hardest part of his last song and used it to amplify this song to the next level of emotion… Ren has been blowing me away with each new thing since Hi Ren, and everything else that has been experienced in between! Man’s a genius!!

That is such a beautiful view of the Saddle Dome in Calgary...

Some would die before they lived that's a bar right there

I am a musician who has dealt with severe chronic physical and mental health as well as Childhood trauma and I stopped performing at 18 because of my health. Finding Ren has inspired me to start playing, writing and singing again for the first time in about a decade. I'm 33 and finally finding my music again, Ren has truly re-awoken something in me that I thought was gone forever. He Is indeed a true artist. His story is such an inspiration and his ability and willingness to be a voice for those of us who have been missing from life for so long is an amazing and powerful thing. Thank you so much for supporting him! I'm also Definitely hooked on your channel now :D Thank you for the amazing content!

Ren is a very talented individual, he needs to be acknowledged I feel. Many people should know his music.

Ren did this live, in front of Joe´s parents. Goosebumps...

I recently watched Ren tell his story in chapters- he goes into the details of Joe’s death & how he really was running to the bridge after getting a call from Joe’s gf in the middle of the night. He also talked about playing this song for Joe’s parents- I think Joe’s story leaked into many of Ren’s songs (which is why we hear the verse from suicide). This one hit me hard!! Ren’s ability to share his vulnerability & to give voice to those of us who struggle w chronic illness or mental health is truly authentic & beautiful ❤

Ren is an artist like we haven't heard since Lennon, McCartney, Cobain, Bowie, but on such a different level, no industry magic, or high money corporations backing him with studio adjustments, just raw, emotional and honest!, he has brought me a sense that music is alive again, and it has been a long while since i have felt that, great job guys!

He’s on Scotsman’s Hill overlooking downtown Calgary. I’ve been there many times to watch fireworks :-)

Ren is a once in a lifetime artist ❤❤❤ Beautiful tribute to Joe 😇

Two(three if you count the bridge that was a Dominoes reference) of his best songs put together in one short but bitter sweet performance of a lifetime. Everything REN touches turns to Gold 🤘🏼

Ren is so raw and natural I love it ❤. I love how pure his music is. Wow, what an emotional reaction. You can hear the hurt in his soul.

Ren is remarkable so much of this goes on in the world today no talks about it Ren makes it so real you feel the pain the hurt we need to care about people in life show kindness and above all love

Hey thanks guys. Y'all, Ren, dirt Miller, and so on. You guys really inspired me to put more work into my own content. Albeit I dropped the ball on my recording lol. Seriously thanks guys.

This was shot on Scotsman’s hill in Calgary, Canada. It’s actually in the middle of the city, it’s just at the top of a valley that overlooks downtown.

Another champion reaction, that ending is so gutting, you really have to feel for him, he is hurting like hell.

From what I heard, the interview with Knox Hill sparked something in Ren to add that ending part of Suicide. He had said the song was already done but after they had that deep convo about Joe he had went back and added it on to the end. So I guess he’s taking that added on part and making it a solid tribute song and it’s own thing now

Why do I love listening to music that tears my soul apart?! Great reaction guys. Much love. Thank you for putting out the beautiful content.

This is so beautiful, as sad as the story is... his buddy Joe is smiling out there in the universe. Very well done. Thanks, guys, for being so real with your reactions. Love and hugs!

This is the track Ren played for Joe’s mum and dad when he went back to Wales recently. An amazing homage to Joe!

He took the last part of his most recent song for Joe, and the very first song he wrote for Joe, and use them to show that life goes on after a death.

A reference to his song Dominoes in the middle, and the ending was the chorus to another song of his, Freckled Angels. Both songs would be nice to see reactions to. Dominoes is focused on mental health, and Freckled Angels is another song dedicated to Joe.

A beautiful tribute, a beautiful song, an emotional song, but also uplifting to see Ren cross the healing threshold and I'm excited to see what the future holds for Ren! Another masterpiece here! Thank you ❤

I am generally not a big rap listener but when Ren raps and combines it with everything else he does, I listen. His ability to make you feel the emotions he is trying to convey is astounding. Ren is one of my 3 powerhouse vocalist with phenomenal range and talent in every style of music they choose to execute for each song they wrote/produce/perform. My other 2 powerhouse vocalist are Tatiana from Jinjer and Ronnie Radke from Falling in Reverse.

I give you guys 100 points for allowing your emotions to show so clearly. Bravo for you!!

So emotional... love your reaction fellas

This is one of my favorite reactions of this song .... Thanks, guys ❤️

Beautiful song, beautiful human and a stunning background. Thank you for reacting/supporting Ren.

Incredible artist, beautiful song, wonderful reaction. Thank you for your support of Ren, to me he is amazing. ❤️

This was filmed in calgary alberta canada i recognize the saddledome anywhere

I absolutely LOVE the two of you. Your reactions are thoughtful, insightful and emotional... and I just keep coming back for more! ❤

Thanks for the REN-ACTION. the man is a Prodigy

the song at the end was made 13 years ago for the same friend. 13 years later he makes another song for him, thats a good friend.

I've never felt more in music than what Ren creates. Resonates so much for so many. Beautiful video..looks like it was filmed in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Thanks for a great reaction as always guys... we love Ren! 💕

Your reactions are the best and the most genuine I have seen. I love the emotion you guys display and it really makes it feel like we are reacting with you. Keep it up, I am so glad I stumbled upon you two.

I love your reactions because you get it! Ren makes me proud to be alive at the same time that his art is.

this may be an older video, but, when ren says "some of us die before we're born", it really hits home, I had jaundice and RSV almost both at birth, and if it wasn't for the nurses and doctors, I wouldn't be here almost 20 years later.

REN is 100 concerts in one from classical to opera to theatre to rap to the universe and back that is ren ❤ Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 uk

To do that in front of his parents… oh god. REN is such a golden soul, he has a job to do on this earth& it’s all for the good, to help people. Joe will be fine& looking down on you man, be sure of that. REN you are sooo loved ❤

this song, it brings back every moment of pain I've experienced since I lost my dog and leaves me distraught, ugly sobbing at 1:27AM in my bedroom. But its a good pain. a pain that makes me think of all the good times and the good things, I can't stop listening, i truly love this performance, ive never been so emotionally moved by a musical piece, I just hope that when its my time, my little furry angel is up there waiting for me. I miss you absurd, Finnegan

The bridge he built to marry suicide to freckled angels is phenomenal.

Wow Ren😲. What a performance. Great reaction, agree with all of what was said. Jeez🤯😌

I always get chills from this song. Always.

I honestly didn't think a Ren song could get any harder to take than Suic*de...and Ren went and proved me wrong yet again... Great reaction guys! (As always 🤷‍♂️😂)

Wikipedia 2223 A.D.: "REN - Musician & philosopher & ... just genius of 21-st century!" Thanks for reaction!

Great reaction, guys. And, Eric, thanks for the laugh at the end there; "after 30 everything gives you heartburn".

Joe Hughes December 28th 2010 Jumped off the Menai Bridge Anglesey

These chair ads never get old. Keep em coming 😅😂

Thanks for the nice reaction. On a side note, it really bugs me how many folks seem hell-bent on assuming this is a new song called "For Joe." It's not. Ren never said he was releasing a new song (he literally dropped a new single 2 weeks ago, ffs). He said this would be a "special live performance," and that's exactly what it is. It happens to feature excerpts from two existing songs, plus some new verses and melodies and arrangements. What part of "special live performance" do people not understand? 🤣

I love you guys. Thanks for lifting up our Ren.

We are so lucky to have Ren in our time.

This is two of rens songs combined together that were for joe put together to make a beautiful masterpiece

Ren said This song For Joe was just the ending of his other song Suicide, but Knox Hill said something that inspired Ren to ADD the ending verses you hear in the end of this song.

My favorite shirt Eric, it's a little smile for such a lofty subject

Ren is so ridiculously gifted.

his talents along with you two gold on the react ty for this so real

Omfg yeaaahhs Im so stoked yall saw this. i JUST SAW THIS amazing mixture of his stories about 2 or 3 days ago? Or whenever the premiere of it was. I COULD HAVE MY DAYS WRONG cuz my Lupus, Fibromyalgia and adhd brain all make me have a SHIT memory when it comes to recalling things or keeping certain things in my brain but this was absolutely GUT WRENCHING and beautiful all at the same time! It makes your heart smile for Ren, for the fact that he is FINALLY, but slowly getting his mental, physical and emotional shit all sorted out, and that he's able to help express his emotions of it all thru his insane lyrics and his amazing music, but It also hurts yur spirit and soul to watch him sing a out his bro Joe. Which i haven't looked up if it was his real bro or a friend he considered to be a bro, and I wouldnt be le to remember anyway which sucks, but none the less its gut wrenching with this version cuz ive seen the other version you guys react to. THIS VERSION IS JUST SO MUCH MORE PERSONAL and hits you str8 into the feelers and the piano keys!! Uuuughh just amazingly beautiful with how he made this song so much more intense. ALSO, at first when he was singing it I didnt even REALIZE it was the song I had heard b4 and it was just a slowed down version of it, where he is able to still show just as much pain, hurt, grief, and sadness, while also showcasing his amazing talent.. his freakin voice control is amazeballs and how he places every note, and key with his tones and diff levels of his voice in certain portions of the song. THIS ONE JUST PULLS YOU IN FROM BEGINNING 2 END and even leaves you wanting more. I mean...doesnt he always?? Haha its just insanely sick and I cant get enough of this version i hope one day that rmRen & 21 pilots do a collab, and same with NF!!🫠🫠🥺🥹🫶🫶✌🏻 Also the fuckin HEARTBURN COMMENT Ab-so-fu-ckin-lute-ly it does. wtaf is that bs?!?! Hahaha I was burping absolute FIRE 2night and early morning and all i had was fuckin graham crackers!! Hahaha

Glad you did this one. Love you guys!

10 year old tune when he was in pain youtube title. TRICK THE FOX - Living Room Poetry

Great reaction, Ren is such a gift!

For my interpretation, this song is the combination of multiple pieces of songs in one like a puzzle. Amazing, beautiful and sad.

💜💜💜A most brilliant artist!!!!

I lost a friend to suicide in Sept. This song hits so hard. Im sitting here crying.

Beautiful Reaction

Been awaiting this one from you boys. Let's get it. Thanks for the reactions.

I'm not sure if anyone has told you but you don't have to flip Ren's videos as he allows reactors to react without copyright strikes.

Love you guys. Great reactions. 👌🏻 Love your mom especially! 😘

Everything gives you heartburn

Ren is just something else entirely and its just amazing 👏 I waited for y'all to get to this one before I watched too, bravo all!

Good one psychos….so we can play the piano like a boss too? What’s next….bagpipes would be cool.

The best reaction. Eloquent.

You could ask a million people to envisage a tribute to a loved one and I don't think any of them would come close to what Ren has created here. Whether intentional or not, he has immortalised Joe in his music and carries him everywhere he goes. There will always be people who are more talented in whatever aspects, but I think he's beyond a point where it's worth comparing him to anyone now. He's just his own thing. Nice reaction as always guys, keep it up!

this guy is gonna be a superstar....too much talent ...he is gonna blow up one day

You both seem like tight brothers, I'm sure you can understand losing someone like a brother.

Thank you guys! Love y'all so much!

This is beautiful tribute. Please 🙏 do Chinchilla live version of Fingers.

Suicide-dominoes and freckled angels are the three songs in this, amazing song ❤️

After his interview with Knox Hill he added the first part of this song to the end of suic!de as a last minute tribute and inspiration from Knox. He performed this in Calgary just before he flew back home to present the money that he raised for the volunteers who looked for joe. He also visited joes parents and played this for them while he was there..

I survived suicide in 1993 and lost a friend in 1996 who also jumped. My therapy came in 2022 when I discussed it in a stage production on campus and the school paper.

Great reaction, thank you!

The setting is calgary alberta, where he is getting treatment. Ive been to that exact spot and i dont think i will ever be able to go there again without breaking dow

R.I.P., Joe and I hope YOU find peace, Ren.......

Hey guys freckles angles is actually an original song from Ren about joe. It was made many years ago. You should react to freckles angles.

He's amazing. So are y'all ❤️

Still laughing! After 30, everything gives you heartburn!😂😂😂

this is a mix of suicide and freckled angel both songs were for joe and he merged them beautifully

🕯Joe🕯

I mean, Eric's not wrong....like the second I turned 31 I started saying "oh I need something if I'm gonna have..." You name it. Coffee, salsa, alcohol, everything brings the heartburn!!! Love the video though, guys 🙂

Ren is amazing...great reaction guys

He played this for Joe's mom ❤❤ She loved it!

Ren has been doing live versions of his recent songs and this is his version of suicide but he made it more. He is thanking Joe, telling him how he feels. This is his closure. Beautiful💕👍🦇