Here is some additional information on Ren's story that I gathered from old newspaper interviews, articles, and Ren's livestreams and posts where he discussed his condition. Ren Erin Gill is a British musician/independent artist; born in Wales on March 29, 1990; he eventually moved to Brighton. 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. In 2010, he was signed by Sony Records and was working on an album when his health deteriorated to the point where he was unable to continue and subsequently dropped by Sony. 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 currently in Calgary, Canada for more treatments, including surgeries, and will have to be there for at least six months (Summer of 2023) undergoing IV and other interventions five days a week. Ren recently underwent wisdom tooth removal and cavitation surgery. In addition, his Canadian doctor discovered that Ren also developed a condition called Mast Cell Activation Disorder, which has affected the myelin sheath in his brain, his thyroid, adrenals as well as his bones/joints. Now, Ren is receiving additional treatments for this previously undiagnosed condition. 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. 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 this generation, and his work is needed in these troubling times. Someone has finally created a Wikipedia page for Ren, so there is additional information available. Here is the link to Ren’s GoFundMe page to raise money for his current treatment. www.gofundme.com/f/ren-get-better-from-lyme-disease-and-autoimmunity

@JayRuller_

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the detailed bio have pin 📌 your comment to the top for others to read.

@JensRandolff

Жыл бұрын

@@JayRuller_ Thank you kindly. I am looking forward to future Ren reactions from you. I have subscribed to your channel already.

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 represents the doctors and therapist who have essentially butchered him for years through their misdiagnosis. 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). 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 this work of art? 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.

This was a very enjoyable reaction. I wrote this introduction to Ren when I first discovered him earlier this year, as there wasn’t a Wikipedia entry for people to look him up prior to March 2023. I have posted this info to every “Hi Ren” reaction I have come across since, and I hope it will be of some use to the uninitiated. “Hi Ren” is the song that put Ren on everyone's radar since December; it went viral and has garnered over 10 million views since its debut, but he has been creating great music for more than ten years. Ren’s music videos are generally recorded live, often in a single take, although not necessarily the first take, and from various camera angles. His release, "Sick Boi," is almost another chapter to "Hi Ren." Many of Ren’s songs resonate with people because he addresses struggles that many others face every day. Ren is an independent artist/singer/songwriter/busker from Brighton, UK. He plays multiple instruments (acoustic, electric, and bass guitar, piano, drums), has impressive vocals, is an excellent storyteller, and is quite the philosopher and poet. He is considered by many a modern-day bard; he calls his music “bardcore.” Ren’s earliest recordings on KZread are from his time in a band called “Trick The Fox,” consisting of Ren and his buddies Charlie and Tommy. Unfortunately, the band performed only briefly due to Ren’s onset of health issues. They are very talented. A fun clip to watch is “The Mash Up.” Ren’s trilogy "The Tale of Jenny/Screech/Violet" has been likened to a Shakespearean tragedy and is a prime example of his genius; it is a master’s class in storytelling and also showcases his guitar skills. The three acts are haunting, and the conclusion will catch you off guard. The trilogy needs to be watched in the order given, as this is the flow of the storyline and is best watched as a whole rather than piecemeal. Ren’s collaborations with Chinchilla (“Chalk Outlines,” “How to Be Me,” “Sexual Healing,” “One Dance/Drunk in Love”) are beautiful and showcase his singing voice. His live music videos are especially impressive. Ren's personal reflections are threaded through many of his songs; "Insomnia," "Depression," “Diazepam," “Penitence,” “Dear God,” “Heretic,” “Dominos,” his "Freckled Angels" album, just to name a few, all deserve a listen. His song "Money Game" (Part I & II) is another recommendation, although it is less of a personal song than it is an indictment of greed and the resulting injustices in this world. Ren’s Hip Hop/Rap style songs are all worth checking out if you enjoy this genre; they are pretty amazing. Check out “Genesis,” “What You Want,” “Losing it (FISHER rap retake),” “Right Here, Right Now (Fatboy Slim one shot retake),” "Life is Funny," “Love Music (Parts 1, 2, and 3),” “Crucify Your Culture,” “Power,” "Hold On," his new release “Bittersweet symphony (The Verve retake),” and his latest release "The Illest Of Our Time," just to name a few. Ren's performances with Sam Tompkins (“Blind Eyed,” “Earned It /Mans World / Falling,” “Walking on the Moon/No Diggity,” “Feeling Good/Trouble So High/Masterblaster (Jammin'),” “Latch,” “Wild Thoughts/Crazy in love (Live Session),” “Same Old Situation (Live, feat. Ren),” “Improvising Around Stevie Wonder,” “What Went Wrong” Part I&II) are definitely a must. Also, his collaborations with Eden Nash (“Humble,” “Ocean”), Bibi (“Crutch,” “Ahiahiaoha”), Molly McKinna (“Penitence”), Orlean ("Jessica"), his former bandmate Romain Axisa (“French Song”), are all great. Last but not least, Ren’s busking sessions with Liv Sangster are awesome. I recently discovered that Ren also recorded a cover of “Can't Help Falling In Love (Elvis Cover),” that is simply beautiful. "The Big Push" (Ren Gill, Gorran Kendall, Romain Axisa, and Glen Chambers) busking sessions, concerts, and live recordings all are amazing and well worth checking out. All but the drummer sing lead vocals at times. Ren, Gorran, and Romain all play multiple instruments. Ren plays acoustic, electric, and bass guitar, piano, and drums. Gorran plays acoustic, electric, bass guitar, and harmonica. Romain plays acoustic, electric, bass guitar, ukulele, and piano. They are each incredibly gifted artists, and their solo work is completely different from each other. Well worth checking out. Their covers of "I Shot the Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop," "Wade in the Water/Nina Simone/Trouble so Hard," "Watch Out," “War Pigs,” “Roadhouse Blues,” "My Generation," “Paint It Black,” "An Englishman in New York," “Bongo Bong” are awesome. On “These Boots Are Made For Walking,” “Praise You” (Fatboy Slim Cover), “What Kind Of Woman Is This,” all three take a turn singing. The songs "Oh My Woman," “Swan Song,” “Sweet Little Lady," "It's Alright," “Dignity,” and so many others are equally impressive. The band, at least for the time being, performed their last official busking session and gave their last concert in September of last year (2022) due to the fact that Ren was leaving for Canada to undergo specialized medical care and surgeries for his multiple health issues. In anticipation of his stay in Canada, Ren prepared some music ahead of time to be released over the next six months that he expects to be gone. He released “Sick Boi” and “Bittersweet Symphony (The Verve retake),” which is another masterful work. Ren just released his newest song, “Illest Of Our Time,” on his birthday, March 29.

There are people who think this is a cool song, and then there are people who actually feel this song in their very core 😢 those are the people who have been through the trenches, so that's why we relate 🖤 Lots of love and a great big hug from me to you 🤗

@JayRuller_

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, it’s a subject I whole heartedly hold dear to me, I’ve seen it firsthand.

Young and old can all relate. I love Ren.

Ren's songs in the past few months have helped me. That is the reason everyone needs to buy "Sick Boi" show him the love

welcome to the Ren train you wont be disappointed ❤

From one human being to another... Much love to you my friend. We are all in this together

@JayRuller_

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, and always remember there always someone in you circle that will listen 👂 never suffer in silence, take care.

Great reaction 👍 Liked & subscribed in anticipation of you reacting to more Ren Cheers 🍻😀

@JayRuller_

Жыл бұрын

Really appreciate thank for tuning in.

I've watched a huge number of this video to hear the reactions and there is a broad spectrum. No question, your's is by far the best.

@JayRuller_

Жыл бұрын

I sincerely appreciate your kind words,this wasn’t just a reaction,but a trip of emotion which hit harder then I expected.

Great reaction

Congratulations You’re a stronger man than me. I teared up the first time I heard this.

@CabinFever52

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I teared up in different places the first several times I heard it, but then I got older and I learned to relax and not I sing it several times on my own when I'm walking my dog and rock along with it as reactors (probably 200-300 reactions I've seen so far) go through the process of dealing with the newness of hearing it for the first time.

@dccorallo

Жыл бұрын

@@CabinFever52 I lost track of all the reaction videos of watched my friend you’re not alone 👍

@JayRuller_

Жыл бұрын

It’s took a lot to listen and not miss a beat,the journey was filled with lessons and growth.

Bravo for not pausing!!! Ur the only reactor to do that

@JayRuller_

Жыл бұрын

Trust me all that I could physically do was listen 👂

❤ heartfelt reaction

@JayRuller_

Жыл бұрын

I was locked in really it left me speechless 😶

@Vicky61407

Жыл бұрын

@@JayRuller_ same for me when I first heard . I’ve since become obsessed with this young man and his music. He is so versatile as I’m sure you will soon discover. I wouldn’t even know what to suggest you react to next as there is so much , and everyone I’ve heard has been fire. Looking forward to hearing more reactions from you . Subbed.

If you react to other Ren songs I will watch. Ren has an army of devoted fans. Welcome.

@JayRuller_

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate the feedback,I’ll do my best.

beautiful review.

@JayRuller_

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that, is there any song you’d like me to react too ?

Whilst this is about mental health, it's about SO much more. Above all it's about the human condition. I always find it a little sad when people only hear 'psychosis' and fail to hear 'autoimmunity' and illness'. It's a similar situation when people interpret the whole performance as a depiction of mental health struggles, when in fact it's very clearly a depiction of the human struggle. I'm not underplaying the importance of the mental health themes, It's just frustrating that they're all that most people seem to fixate on. A little info, in his late teens, Ren was signed by Sony. Unfortunately, soon after he became seriously ill and they dropped him. He was misdiagnosed as being bi-polar and was told that his very serious physical symptoms were psychosomatic, ie, they were all in his head. Meanwhile, his actual illness was ravaging his body and brain and the heavy psychotropic drugs he was given plus the damage caused to his brain, by his real illness, induced psychosis and chronic depression. He became so ill that he had zero energy, had a severely resticted diet, due to his autoimmunity making him severely allergic to virtually all food, was in constant pain throughout his body and now had psychosis and depression on top of all that. He ended up bedridden for 23 hours a day and couldn't go outside or do anything. This misdiagnosis continued for almost 10 years, as he slowly deteriorated. Eventually he was correctly diagnosed with Lyme Disease. An incurable, chronic autoimmune disease. He started to receive the proper treatment and his condition improved. Unfortunately much of the damage to his body and brain is likely permanent. The psychosis has gone but he still suffers from depression, is still on a restricted diet, is still in constant pain and ties extremely easily and frequently has days when he can't really do much. He has to take endless handfuls of pills, 2 daily intravenous treatments, electromagnetic brain stimulation to try and repair neural pathways, hydrogen inhalation therapy and anabolic steroids, to reduce inflammation, eye drops etc etc. He's currently undergoing experimental treatment in Canada to try and repair some of the damage to his body and brain. That he manages to produce such incredible music/art, whilst dealing with all this and keeping an extremely positive attitude, is testament to his strength, tenacity and artistic impulse and is inspirational. He's highly intelligent, empathetic and wise beyond his years. He writes and performs all his own music and lyrics, produces it too. He has an incredible voice and operates brilliantly in many different styles and genres. He raps brilliantly, is an incredible lyricist, beatboxes and is a talented multi-instrumentalist, playing electric and acoustic guitar, bass, piano and drums. He even makes his own videoes, in collaboration with an old friend of his. He's determined to remain an independent artist, despite record labels sniffing around him in recent months. For him it really is about the music, rather than money and industry accolades. This may sound like hyperbole but it really isn't.. He's a once in a generation artist, an incredible musician and poet and, once you dive into his world, it soon becomes clear that he's just an incredible human being! :) You'll be blown away by most of his music but I'd recommend his cover of Fatboy Slim's 'Praise You', just because it doesn't seem to be noticed much and it deserves to be. It's performed with his band 'The Big Push' and although the busking version is good, it's the video of the 3 of them in a subway that you want. If you do get into his music, check out some of his interviews and podcasts too. He always has something interesting, intelligent and compassionate to say. You won't be disappointed. His interview with the reactoe Rosalie (may be a different spelling) is particularly brilliant and captivating. tl/dr - You really need to delve into this artist, big time! :)

@JayRuller_

Жыл бұрын

I really needed to listen to it a second Time, to truly appreciate and gain depth of prospective. The song has so much layers to it, and your right in saying people do miss slot of that on the first listen 👂. Thanks for watching I really appreciate it.

Hiya mate, you can turn off the closed captions as they simply can't keep up, Ren puts his lyrics in the pinned comments, all the best from Eddie Birdie 🐦.

@JayRuller_

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for running in, I didn’t realise that was happening, I’ll get that done ✅ thanks