To answer your questions: Ren was born in Wales. And yes, this song is about himself on a personal level. ☮️

I watch a Ren reaction every single day,I have for months,I can't help it,it's part of living day to day now

"The voice that you hear when you loosen the noose on the rope"! He wasn't saying that he was the voice that others would hear through his music that would save lives, but the voice that we have in our own minds that give us hope to carry on in times of mental stress. But besides that, it was a great reaction to a great song by a great artist!

Ren is a musical genius check his music catalog .Good reaction

Ren is an incredible talent! He got his own lane. This was genius. 🔥 great reaction brother.

So glad you discovered REN. please go down the rabbit hole! This guy deserves all the lifting up he is getting. he is a talent like I have not seen in a very long time , if not ever. great reaction bro!

This guy is like the swiss army knife of music.

@ivanalaff5346

10 ай бұрын

Great Analogy:”Swiss Army Knife of Music”!

Hey there, fam. Sorry, I've been a stranger for a while. Was down after surgery. All is good now. Ren is phenomenal. This was recorded live as a 1 take. They did 4 takes and chose this on to use. Ren was misdiagnosed and was on incorrcorect meds and suffering with from with mobility and psychosis issues due to the misdiagnosis and treatments. He had been signed with Sony until his illness and they dropped him. He went 7 years before a specialist correctly diagnosed him with Lyme disease. He's currently in Canada receiving treatment.

@hmo_mackey

10 ай бұрын

Hi Ren is not a one-take in the true sense of the term. Apart from having cuts, towards the end they switch to a handheld camera so those shots are from a separate take. All live though. Samuel Perry-Falvey has clarified that in the comments of Jonathan Hiller's reaction to the song.

Check out more. He is a fabulous musician. Raps, sings, makes his own beats

As a poet, Ren tickles my brain every time!

This is the kind of artistry that gives "broken" people hope. Ren, through this performance piece, has become to a lot of people exactly what he stated in the song, "...the voice that you hear when you loosen the noose on the rope". So powerful, so impactful. The song structure itself is incredible. It starts off as a battle between his positive (Angel) and negative (Demon) aspects, the negative then makes an overpowering last ditch effort to reign supreme, tearing free and trying to take control, but ultimately fails as the final act, being the "God" aspect, emerges Triumphant, though still acknowledging and accepting that it will ALWAYS be a battle because we are all "a coin with 2 different sides". It's a beautifully cathartic and raw musical masterpiece. Ren is truly special. Welcome to the Ren rabbit-hole, it's a trip worth taking. This was the 4th take he did and yes, it was done live. Wait until you hear some of his other stuff, especially his storytelling ("The Tale of Jenny & Screech"). You haven't even touched the breadth of this young man's talent yet. The pig character (imo) represents the doctors and therapist who have essentially butchered him for years through their misdiagnosis. It's the system that focuses on peddling more pills than on genuinely trying to help to fix broken/ill people, caring more about profit than individual health. The bastardization of the hippocratic oath. He literally thought he was going insane because he was told repeatedly that the pain and symptoms he was experiencing were all in his head (psychosomatic). He had reached a point where he literally resigned himself to dying before he reached 30. Turns out he had Lyme's disease the whole time and it ran rampant through his system for 10 years, even to the point of causing brain damage. Ironically, if Ren hadn't gone through what he has, would he have ever made the art he has? There's no question that his suffering has shaped his music and now he's finally getting the recognition he undoubtedly deserves. I've said it before, I'll say it again, Ren is special.

You have a new subscriber, Greg. I'm a Ren fanatic, a RENegade and a member of the RENaissance. As such I recommend "The Tale of Jenny And Screech". I could recommend any Ren song. They are all fantastic. "Sick Boi" is another good one. He said it himself, Ren is a genius and our ears are blessed with his music. Thank you for reacting to Ren and please do more Ren reactions.

Ren is amazing! Would love to see more of your reactions to his music! ❤

Ren is a GREAT artist. This song automatically reminded me of Tom Macdonald's song Best Rapper Ever. ❤

Welcome to the Ren rabbit hole; please enjoy your stay. He is amazing and I'm super excited to see which videos you watch next. Use should check out - Tales of Jenny and Screech, The Hunger, Sick Boi, Illest Of Our Time. There are so many fantastic songs to choose from.

@carijordan191

10 ай бұрын

Also his songs with Chinchilla "How To Be Me" and "Chalk Outlines"

@dmishi2089

10 ай бұрын

@@carijordan191 YES!!!

Enjoyed this so much!!! 🔥 I'm glad you are doing some Ren. He is so unique and versatile! One of the best artist in a long time. He has so much great music. I hope you can do more of his stuff, when you have time 💜

Welcome to the Reniverse. Buckle up, buttercup. It's about to get real.

Just to be clear, he's not saying that he himself is the voice of hope that people hear when they loosen the noose, he's speaking from the perspective of Hope, whereas in the previous verse he was singing from the perspective of eternal Evil.

@sejbomb

2 ай бұрын

However, he actually is. His voice I genuinely believe has saved many.

Great reaction 😊 I'm sure many will fill you in some more on Ren. He is crazy talented! Keep going down the rabbit hole and I'll happily follow along 💯 Much love to anyone struggling 💙

Great reaction brother. You really catch the feel, the vibe, and the lyrics Welcome to the Renverse my brother. Look forward to seeing future Ren reactions.

This video is performed live and done in one take. He does this a lot with his performances. REN recently hit one Million subscribers. He is reactor friendly. Y’all have his permission to play his music. He says y’all help him, he will help y’all. You never know if he is going to rap, sing, bardcore, where he tells stories while performing the characters as well as the narrative. He produces his on beats, plays acoustic, electric and bass guitars, piano, and drums. He is so talented. Put your swim trunks on you have a deep dive on his material!!

I really like Ren. I've heard 3 of his songs. He is talented for sure.

Please please do more if his videos. You'll love them. He's my favorite so far

Hi, I'm a new subscriber! You will find many new treasures in Ren's diverse and colorful world. Try his band "The big Push" and the cover: I shot the sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop (there are several videos of it but the best one is the one with him wearing red suspenders, this is where the sound is best - because the band plays on the street - over 9 mil views). or: Ren and Sam Tompskin "Earned it/Mans World/Fallin" Over 11 mil Views! Have fun with everything you will find at Ren. Great reaction 👏👏 - with my best wishes from Germany 👍🤝🙋‍♀️

Welcome to Ren's world. Please continue down the rabbit hole, you will not be disappointed. Subbed in anticipation. Just be preparing to never know what side of Ren you are going to get! Ren was confined to his bedroom through illness for many years, and consequently has a huge back catalogue....enjoy!

Well you're seriously behind the train on this one Greg I thought you already knew about him... Oh well we'll all enjoy watching you see all of Ren❤❤❤

Here is some additional information on Ren's story that I gathered from old newspaper interviews, articles, and Ren's public livestreams and posts. A handful of people frequently post an earlier version of my comment to various reactions that they copied and pasted verbatim, so if this is a repeat just ignore this comment. I keep editing the information, as needed, and have removed details about Ren that some found to be too personal, such as his full name and D.O.B. All the information here was gathered exclusively from sources Ren personally approved for public release. Ren is a British musician/independent artist/producer, self-taught multi-instrumentalist; originally from Wales. Ren pursued a career in music from an early age. In 2009, while studying music performance at Bath Spa University, Ren began to experience health issues and was struggling to attend his lectures, which eventually caused him to discontinue his studies and return home. In addition, Ren was signed by Sony Records in 2010 and was working on an album when his health deteriorated to the point that he was unable to go on; consequently, his contract with Sony was dissolved. Ren would later relocate to Brighton. Ren's illness often kept him in bed for up to 23 hours daily. Ren was initially misdiagnosed with depression, bipolar disorder, and chronic fatigue syndrome, which led him to experience psychosis and develop PTSD. It would take seven years before a doctor in Belgium finally correctly diagnosed Ren with autoimmunity, Lyme disease, and resulting damage to the brain, organs, joints, and PTSD. Ren eventually underwent stem cell therapy in the United States, which improved his health, but it has not been a cure. Ren is in Calgary, Canada for at least six months (Summer of 2023), undergoing treatments such as IV therapy and other interventions five days a week, as well as surgeries (wisdom tooth removal and cavitation surgery). His Canadian doctor discovered that Ren also developed a condition called Mast Cell Activation Disorder (MCAD), which has affected the myelin sheath in his brain, his thyroid, and adrenals as well as his bones/joints. Hence, Ren is receiving additional treatments for this previously undiagnosed condition. He recently took a break from treatments and returned to the UK to visit family and friends, and to produce some very ambitious musical projects to be released soon. Let's keep supporting Ren as he undergoes his treatments. Check out and subscribe to his channel; if you are a content creator, ask your audience to subscribe to Ren. Ren's YT channel just surpassed 1 million subscribers. and his videos have garnered millions and millions of views. Listen to some of his earlier work, like and comment on his performances, and let's lift Ren's spirits. If you are a believer, pray for him. Ren is an artist with something to say to the world, and his work is important in these troubling times. Someone has finally created a Wikipedia page for Ren, so there is additional information available.

@williamkeith8740

10 ай бұрын

Bugger - I was just about to type Jens will be along to bring you up to speed - beaten once more - one day I'll get in before you 🤣🤣🤣

@JensRandolff

10 ай бұрын

@@williamkeith8740 Lol. Sorry, my friend. I wish you and yours a blessed weekend.

@ali50n

10 ай бұрын

Jens,you never fail, and say it all so better than I ever could. You've saved me so many typing hours! Thank you😂

This song has become one of my favorites of all times! Not something to listen to everyday, but to hear and absorb two or three times a year! It reminds me to remain humble even when I am humiliated...

I'm glad to see you diving into Ren. I hope you do more. He doesn't fit into a genre. He can story tell, rap, sing. He's independent...he believes in sharing the love. He knows reactors deserve the love. He's an amazing human being.

Ren is one of the most talented artist of our time. There isn't much that he can't do!!!

Yes he has been sick for a very long time. Misdiagnosed Lyme disease. Many issues with medications

This song never fails to give me chills. Hope you are doing good Greg!! Much Love 💗

I love the sound and texture of your voice! Love also that Ren's music touched you. New subscriber here who would love more Ren. I tend to be inspired by the acoustic versions of his songs, like Genesis, Murderer, Animal Flow. Some if his older songs done from his bedroom, like HoldOn. HUMBLE, and his collab with Chinchilla in Chalk Outlines, live, and How to be Me, Collabs with Sam Tompkins and The Big Push. He is so talented,empathic, and vulnerable. Thanks so much for reacting to him.

ren is awesome

More Ren, ANY Ren. The cheeky Ren, the bars-on-bars Ren, vulnerable, deeply scarred Ren, the soulful Ren, the Illest Animal Sick Boi, who takes you mom out for Wonton Soup and Beans! And mushy peas! I am a 49yo European mom and I have NEVER admired a "new" artist with such passion. His life story (his friend Joe's self inflicted exit off a brige and a the young man's decade lost to misdiagnosed lyme disease) is hard to grasp. He is a musical prodigy who found solace in what he puts out for us to hear and found his very peculiar niche of Hip Hop, Soul, Bardcore, UK EDM, Optimism and utter darkness, interesting references to the chocolate bar "Toblerone" and pure poetry. My favourites keep changing, daily, but the 5 songs I probably play the most are, in no particular order: Illest Of Our Time What You Want Genesis Fire How To Be Me ...Plus which ever song he just dropped (Love Music Pt.4) And I watch all the reactions to "The Tales of Jenny and Screech (Full)" I subbed for the ride, my man. Buckle up. Pig heads incoming!

Have a pukka time going down the rabbit hole of Ren. We're all here on yoyr journey. Enjoyed your reaction very much so 👏

That eye of the storm line hits different when we from Louisiana huh ...

Man thank you ,been waiting for you to start with this,you have to go down the rabbit hole,soooo talented,raps,sings, instrumental talented.....homie this guy will 100 percent wow you,first new artist in my playlist in many years ,old fool old school old soul and this dude is legit,.....if I can get ya to check one track I'd tell ya Ocean ft Eden Nash......that's one of so many great ones but it's my fav.....or blinded eye ft Sam Tompkins the studio one

Great reaction! This was one of Ren’s artistic performances, but he also does different musical genres. People call it going down the “Ren Rabbithole” as you discover more and more of what this talented artist can do, always a surprise! He’s like a musical chameleon. I hope you do more Ren reactions because I really enjoyed your positive and thoughtful comments. Sub’d.

VINCE GILL... "The whole world", his new song. A song of healing.

I like how you said Ren see's himself as providing hope for people, most people think its just a third inner voice fighting back against the devil in him but it works both ways Great reaction man, please do more Ren, Tale of Jenny and Screech will take you on another journey

I think your look into the camera at key moments is your signature.

You have joined my playlist of people who react to “ some people know me as the voice that you hear when you loosen the noose on the rope.” It’s my favorite line in the whole song. And a lot of people miss it. Love this man. And love this, man.

Hey hey!!!!!❤❤❤❤

Bruh he is the truth, any song you pick will not disappoint fr fr

Welcome to the Ren rabbit hole! He has such a varied and amazing catalogue and is so talented. Great reaction and I look forward to seeing future ones!!

Welcome to the Phenom that is Ren....you will be blown away...

Greg your reactions are so authentic! I hope u listen to more Ren. Try Sick Boi next!

Ren is a musical genius he play bass drum piano he mixes his own beats produces beatboxes sings and raps

Welcome to the world of Ren! Enjoy! He is a genius. ☮️❤️😎

YAAS glad you reacted to Ren💜🔥🔥💜

So happy Ren led me to your reaction. Now I'm a new sub excited to see you react to the vast variety of music that he provides. Honest and thoughtful reaction man. Let's go✌️

Subbed to see the future. People come to watch first time viewers as you can never watch this for the first time again. We all wondered wtf was happening at the start and caught on when you did. Try his rap first, go back and fourth, you'll be amazed at his versatility, he even beat boxes. He produces the beats, everything. Build it and they will come. Try The Hunger, jump in at the deep end.

If you stick with Ren, you are on the path to some amazing music- check out "Hunger" or better yet to hear how good of a musician and singer, Check out his band: The Big Push - I shot the Sheriff cover. So, so, SO GOOD!!!

@helenjarvis7755

10 ай бұрын

I shot the Sheriff Road to Zion Hip hop version is the best one to tryout

Bro, you’re way behind on the Ren train. Dive in and buckle up

Trust me this isnt nothing to what his catalog is....him on the streets one mic one speaker fucken killing it

Ah! So you've found the unique and mega-talented Ren! He is a powerful Story-Teller. You're right; he does have a great voice. He's also a very skilled guitar player, sick rapper, (see'Losing It'), a composer, actor, producer, and a whole lot more. This is a performance piece that tells of his own journey, but he also creates fictional pieces and acts them out with breathtaking skill. Ren is also a Social Commentator - who is not afraid to tackle the hard topics. { # NOTE: Make SURE you DO NOT watch 'Violet's Tale' - before you see 'The Tale of Jenny and Screech'.> Select the FULL 3 Part Version. Violet is the conclusion that makes sense of he first 2. } For a fun snapshot of his genre busting skills have a look at his street performance [ Busking ] with his former band; The Big Push, see their "I Shot The Sherriff / Zion / Hip Hop" mashup. Enjoy becoming a 'RENegade' { like the rest of us- 1Mill & counting! } 😆😍

WELCOME!!’

Greg, I was finally able to watch your reaction (albeit 2 weeks late). Let me just say, Welcome to the wonderful world of Ren. As you go down the Ren rabbit hole, please be prepared as it is deep and very diverse spanning multiple genres (to the point of creating some hybrids). During the journey down, you will be introduced to other artists/bands that you probably had no idea (like Ren) existed. Don’t dwell on how you didn’t know about them, but rather take the time to enjoy their art and be glad you ultimately discovered them. Have fun young man as your musical tastes grow!!!

Every time I watch one of these reactions, I fully intend to watch the actual reaction, but then my full-one-hundred-thousand-percent attention is drawn to Ren and I cannot take my eyes off him. Breathless and covered in goose bumps, and then in the middle and end my whole soul rising in triumph with him... From being inside the belly of the beast to standing up on the mountain top. It never, never, never gets old. It is profound every time.

Welcome to the Ren Family. This song is about our own inner conflicts. The devil and the angel so to speak. Look forward to many more Ren reaction. ❤✌

Subscribed to watch you go deeper down the Ren rabbit hole - fasten up the seat belts because you're about to experience a ride and half from here on in - welcome on board the Ren juggernaut.

This was 🔥 love the video Greg stay motivated dream big 1 mill on the way

Thank you for introducing me to this wonderful artist. I noticed that you listen to a variety of genres, but would you be willing to check out a band that experiments with metal, or tells a story?

Great reaction, you’ve got a sub from this Ren fan. Welcome to the Ren rabbit hole 😂

Fantastic to see you doing Ren hes absolutely brilliant n really hope to see you do more X

Wow, those lyrics are insane, almost poetic. I need moar

@francesdoll4039

10 ай бұрын

As do we all! Ren is dropping a new song every week for a month and then the 18 track full album on Oct 13th. This is all music he filmed last year, before he wrnt to Canada for treatment. He will be in treatment all of this year as the damage was more extensive than judged st first. 8 years of misdiagnosed Lyme disease ravaged his bodyorgans,nerves, joints and immune system.

You are a most perceptive man. Some understand faster then others. Thank you for letting me also experince this with you. I have sub'd, liked, and now commented.

Yep "noose on the rope" did me in. best line ever

🤘🏽⚜️🤘🏽

This masterpiece will be spoken about for years to come. Thought provoking work of art that will no doubt give a recognition to the many people who struggle with mental health conditions from mild to severe, a recognition that for many there is HOPE.

I was just listening today about how poetic justice may be the best soundtrack of all time. From npr of all places celebrating 50yrs of rap music. I like your reaction.

Excellent reaction! Looking forward to following you!

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That was a great reaction, thanks for going back when you paused ;)

Enough said. Welcome to Ren's world. You could go almost anywhere from here down this epic journey...

You have such a wise heart in a young body Greg good reaction. Made me cry first time I heard it. Bless you and your family. Respect

Oh he can sang sang! Wait till you hear some of his street performances ❤

Dude is a musical genius and has a crazy backstory. I'm sure you have fallen into the Ren Hole by now.

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Home Free reactions and now Ren? Just subscribed. I'm in. Ren is the most talented young man I've ever known about, and I'm in my this so I've seen a lot of musicians. When going down this rabbit hole don't forget about his band " The Big Push" and his busking videos. Looking forward to your Ren journey ( and more Home Free, please)

Welcome to the World of Ren ❤️✌️ spread the love.. Take a seat on the Roller cooster is a Ride you won't regret or forget.. I dare you to buckle up and go down the rabbit hole of magical Emotions.. 🐰🕳️😍 Thanks 👍

I would love to see your reaction to the Edgar Winter Group live version of Frankenstein. Edgar and his brother Johnny are from Beaumont, Texas. They are Albino and can play many instruments. Watch Edgar go all in. The Rolling Stones and Gimme Shelter with Lisa Fisher will rock your world. I'm a 64-year-old white dude from the country and a child of the 60's and 70's. Fun times. I enjoy you discovering the music I grew up with and still listen to. Thanks. Peace to all from Oregon. ✌

Loved your reaction now let's all go down the Ren rabbit hole together. He has much music on line.

Hope you're prepared for us crazy loyal and supportive Ren fans. I've subscribed hoping to see more ren reactions

This young man is a genius, absolutely love him ❤

Hi'yall , New to your reaction channel. Hi Ren , Was MASTERFUL I would consider it ART ! I have never seen anyone speak about mental illness, or portray a vision of mental illness / split personality that leaves you with a complete understanding of what is going on inside the mind. One has to wonder how frustrating it must be for the people who have these illnesses to explain this experience not only to Doctor's But the Judicial System .They are mocked in court or called crazy . Or they are not believed it all. I can't credit this man enough. I hope everybody sees "HI Ren" Doctor's, Judge's, Prosecutors & Defense Attorneys, Friends, Family, more importantly ,Our EDUCATORS. ( It's the vessel that could change the WORLD 🌎 The way we see it & how we act on It ) This should be produced in every Language. Lisa

subbed and liked, awesome reaction. will be following your journey through rens music and hopefully if you havnt heard you could do some eminem reactions youve not yet heard, if youve not heard darkness or 25 to life id love to watch your reaction to em.. also yeah he suffers with mental health, other things to hes not only a genius hes brave, being able to do something like this showing us what its like for him day to day and how it affects him, by far my favourite artist in 2023

Your facial expressions are everything. Great reaction video. I'm a Ren fan and this is my 1st time on your channel. I found you through Ren so hope you will react to more of Ren he's so unique and all his songs are different. Look forward to the next one. subbed 😊

Can't wait for more!

Welcome to the Ren rabbit hole!

Another new awesome artist. Thank you for sharing!

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Pretty decent rapper too…

Great reaction!! You really got this. You really understood. And we could tell you felt it too. You're a very inteligente man, & sensitive too. This performance is GENIOUS!! Glad you loved it.

Shared, you must bro absolutely 100% get it and fully understand it. Well done! 🏆 props to you, you are a smart guy!

Thank you for your real reaction, I can tell how well it really touched you.

Ren had been misdiagnosed for yrs. During that time, what he actually battled was destroying his brain and body. Every single thing he has put out you have to know either his back story or have listened to something he has put out. The references he makes in EVERYTHING is pop culture, political, his personal life, medical bs, his other songs, other artists etc. He is so versatile and amazing.

I love your reaction ❤ gear job.... welcome to Ren.... Check out What You Want, Chalk Outlines, Losing It and so many more. Have fun 😊

Greg, you have to dive into Ren's catalog!!!