"Is he a rapper? Is he a singer?" ... He's everything. Actor, storyteller, rapper, singer, performer, poet, minstrel/bard. Just everything. Edited because I forgot to add philosopher.

@niklaswelzel

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha YES! Ren is ART

@TryhardHouba

Жыл бұрын

He is BARD of the NEW AGE :)

@LamatX

Жыл бұрын

healer, role model also...

@doogmann

Жыл бұрын

he is Ren

@Tijuanabill

Жыл бұрын

It's truly without label, peer, or definition.

I would suggest one rethink of your final thoughts if I may be so bold, but I mean no rudeness whatsoever... I don't think he's acting even one iota, but rather, he's letting us in completely and without condition. That inner dialog is represented so perfectly, IMHO, that I can't imagine it being anything other than 100% genuine. Just my two cents. Definitely enjoyed your reaction. Cheers!

Having been obsessively trawling the internet for a couple of weeks now, looking for reactions to this piece of artwork, I can say that I have found about 30 reactors I'd never heard of. This in addition to the many I already watch who have posted their reactions to this. Out of those dozens, only about 3 were a disappointment, and they were predominantly vocal coaches who couldn't stop focusing on how he sang in order to listen to WHAT he sang. You got it from the very beginning, and I truly enjoyed watching this reaction video. You are, in fact, one of the first to make it a point to praise his acting skills so highly, though a few others have made off-hand comments about it. No one yet has made much comment about the set itself, which seems to lend itself so perfectly to the feel of this piece. Or about how he didn't "resolve" the final note of the guitar accompaniment, though it gets my attention every time. I also read 90% of the comments other people leave on the reaction videos, so I've learned a huge amount of background info on Ren's problems and the misdiagnosis that has damaged him so much. One of his sung lines, "I've stood in the fire that cremated my brain" is a powerful reference to the actual physical damage he's taken from the years of wrong medical treatment. Thank you for your contribution to the understanding of this piece of brilliance.

@ciabajcar3531

4 ай бұрын

I belive it because if you can do this it not an act. He is BARES you his inner mental battle,war of self, you can not contact express that the way he dose unless you been lost trying to scale the pit back to your shreded soul to stich yourself back together as human being not the controstct of what is social considered a productive member of society thefucked and selfish priorities are distance from our needs and nature. Imo 😊

@Threadbow

4 ай бұрын

The misdiagnosis is the link to political division, I should feel that as my interption. Not diagnosing people right, costs lives, leaves people bedbound, steals your life. It's a battle 😡 😢

The lights flicker at the end when he is singing/rejoicing showing they merged. Ren can never get rid of the doubt side, but learned to live with it.

@sickboy6663

Жыл бұрын

Also why he doesnt play the last chord. The song never ends. Its an internal dance

@Skittenmeow

9 ай бұрын

Yep feels like they're singing together rather than any one voice singing alone, which was how the initial singing was interrupted

@finallythere100

4 ай бұрын

And he is integrating it all and triumphing , it’s more coordinated and powerful .

You obviously have a LOT of music knowledge and a deep appreciation for art. Thank you for this heartfelt reaction. I'm sure others will comment, but Ren lost a friend to suicide and has written at least two songs about him. Both are gorgeous. Freckled Angels and How to Be Me (Ren x Chinchilla Live).

@parkinglotpanda

Жыл бұрын

I dont have a ton of music knowledge, but I've played to sax for 15 years and have been obsessed with music that long or longer. I dont consider myself an expert, but I appreciate your kind words! 🙏

@marianneszijj3362

Жыл бұрын

“Precious” is also a beautiful song Ren wrote about grief. There are a few versions with his band, The Big Push, on KZread.

There is a huge Ren rabbit hole for you to dive into. Old stuff and new stuff. More comments and viewers I am sure will offer suggestions and requests. Today I will leave my ideas blank, just so you can make you our decisions. This is an artist that can not be ignored!

@Tismesue

Жыл бұрын

Great take. I suggested The Tales trilogy, but even as I was typing it, I was thinking of Chalk Outlines, Money Games (both), Genesis, the one with the smoke bombs (memory fails me) and many others including his work with The Big Push.

I did not know it at the time, but I HEARD Rens voice about 30 years ago as the voice that loosened the rope. Strnage he was probably not alive yet, but, that voice is still with me today. Thanks Ren. Forever Inspire.

Thanks for a thoughtful and compassionate review. I have watched hundreds of 1st reactions to Ren and the amazing thing is that in approx. 50% of these, the reactor(s) start to talk about their experiences or those of relatives/friends. These reactors cross all age groups, (human) races, national boundaries and genders. This is so important and I believe that Ren is a true genius for being the facilitator for this to happen and it will spread.

@doogmann

Жыл бұрын

i dont want to sound esotheric but his song gonna help us transform first ourselfes and with it ,the world , evenso we will be not alive to see the second,...

@Tismesue

Жыл бұрын

​@doogmann That kinda depends on how old we are now. There's always hope even if the transformation of the world seems like the most unlikely and impossible thing imaginable. There I go, talking myself out of my own comment again...

@melaniejordan1199

Жыл бұрын

Same here (but am on dozens of Hi Ren reaction watches thus far and keeping going). Perfectly articulated, Mikey. I agree 100%!

@johndugger1028

Жыл бұрын

DITTO!

This is one of those few songs where the power of true art is shown in it's purest form.

No apologies for being emotional. Emotional is the appropriate response to this.

I found this song last night and ive spent hours watching all these reations. He has absolutely captivated millions of people with these peace of art. If you are struggling just know you are not alone and we will survive and prosper !!! We are hope !!!

Great reaction, man! Sorry you lost a friend to suicide. Ren has a song (w/Chinchilla) called How to Be Me, which is about losing a friend like that. You might want to check it out. Pick the live version or do a double reaction with both versions. If that topic is too tough for you, I understand. Just thought I’d mention it.

This is just the beginning. Ren is a spectacular talent.

I've been watching every HI REN reaction video that I can find, looking for someone that got the same message I did from the ending vocal part of the song. You're the first person of all of the reactions I've seen that pointed out the lights flashing during that apparently triumphant dance/vocal segment at the end. The song stops, and then he explains it for us. But it seems most people miss the message of those flashing lights and him repeating the same vocal performance. Even when he tells us what it means. The pendulum is swinging. We see him defeat the voice with the power of hope BUT the flashing lights indicate that it is only for a brief time. His happiness in that moment is just a part of the eternal dance. If the song had continued, the next verse would have started "Hi there Ren! It's been a little while, did you miss me?" That's is what he is trying to tell us. Not that he defeated the voice, but that he will never "defeat" the voice. He can, however, learn to co-exist with it - to relax - to soften. Let the voice rage. Let it abuse him. He is stronger than that voice and can be "broken and beat" but he will always rise and stand on his own two feet. Until he is no more, and then his music will rise for him. Hearing you talk about your own wife's struggle explains to me why you picked up on that message, IMHO. You've seen the pendulum swinging, and even in the good times, you suspect - or even know - that the bad is not gone. It is dormant - maybe for hours or weeks, maybe for years - but it is always there "in the periphery". If you play this song on repeat, then you will get the message. The song is eternal, because the dance is eternal. Or maybe I'm just being pretentious?

@jenpoole7291

3 күн бұрын

Not pretentious. Very perceptive. ❤

@BillyVatcher

2 күн бұрын

YES exactly, this unresolved song spirals into itself

“Hi Ren" is the song that put Ren on everyone's radar since December; it went viral and has garnered more than 5 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 his songs resonate with people because he addresses struggles that many others face every day. Ren 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 bard. His trilogy "The Tale of Jenny/Screech/Violet" is haunting and has an unforeseen conclusion. It needs to be watched in the order given, as this is the flow of the storyline. It is another example of Ren’s genius and a master’s class in storytelling. It has been likened to a Shakespearean tragedy. Ren’s collaborations with Chinchilla (“Chalk Outlines,” “How to Be Me”) are beautiful and showcase his singing voice while addressing mental health. 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 “The Hunger,” “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,” and his latest release, “Bittersweet symphony (The Verve retake).” As I recently discovered, Ren also recorded a cover of “Can't Help Falling In Love (Elvis Cover),” that is simply beautiful. Then there are his performances with Sam Tompkins (“Blind Eyed,” “Earned it /Mans World / Falling,” “Walking on the moon/No Diggity”), Eden Nash (“Humble,” “Ocean”), Bibi (“Crutch,” “Ahiahiaoha”), Molly McKinna (“Penitence”), his former bandmate, Romain Axisa (“French Song”), which are all great. Ren's performances as a member of the band "The Big Push" (which unfortunately broke up), their busking (street performances), concerts, and their live recordings, are awesome and well worth checking out. Ren's covers of "I Shot the Sheriff," "Wade in the Water," "An Englishman in New York," “War Pigs,” the songs "Oh My Woman," “Swan Song,” “Sweet Little Lady," "It's Alright," "Watch Out," “Dignity,” and so many others are equally impressive. Ren recently released his single, “Sick Boi.” In anticipation of his stay in Canada for more treatments, Ren prepared some music ahead of time to be released over the next six months that he expects to be gone. As mentioned above, his latest release, “Bittersweet Symphony (The Verve retake),” is another masterful work.

Ren categorised his Genre as "Bardcore"

YESSSSS! I've been waiting for someone to notice that the lights are only flickering when the darker side is speaking. So many reactions, so few picked up on it. If you look at the floor, you'll see there are also two shadows.... one darker than the other. Incredible attention to detail. Did you also notice in his singing at the very end, your ear is looking for a final note that doesn't come? Like it's not over... I think that's on purpose, the eternal dance... the vocal leaves you waiting for that last "ooooh" there. I vote you go down the Ren rabbit hole....

@matthiashejlskov5008

Жыл бұрын

I saw a "cinematographer reacts". He had a lot of interesting insights regarding the camera work and lights etc.

@Beckaj5446

Жыл бұрын

I’ve seen way too many reactions to this, over 50 and some have noticed the lights during the song but he is the only reactor that noticed the lights were still flickering at the end. A lot of reactors think he’s won the battle, but that is not how this all works, he has integrated his “shadow consciousness.” (Carl Jung, psychiatrist, philosopher). It’s just like you said, the song doesn’t finalize, it’s an eternal dance. They have to work together, but the hopeful Ren has to have the strength to not let the shadow overtake him while also not fighting against it and remembering to relax.

@vieella389

Жыл бұрын

I've watched Hi Ren at least 40 times now and never noticed the shadows. Thank you! The shadows tell the story of the last part of the song as well as the music.

@anna9072

Жыл бұрын

@@Beckaj5446I saw this, too, but I hadn’t worked out how to articulate it. Thank you.

Ren has also lost a good friend to suicide. The song with Chinchilla How to me(?) is about his loss. Check out his busking in the uk, great voice. Multi instrumentalist, too. The jenny/screech/Violet trilogy (full version) sung live, is masterful

@tarareinhardt8062

2 ай бұрын

His song suicide is to his friend as well and he named a song and album freckled angel after him as well

Never ever feel the need to apologize for becoming emotional over this man.. we ALL have done it... and his message hits home for pretty much everyone that wayches..

@rhonda-qc6qy

4 ай бұрын

Ren has changed my life and I'm nearly 70. He make me cry every time I listen to him. Ren is a genius, teacher, therapist and life creator. I am in awe of his music.

Beautiful reaction! There are so many Ren videos to choose from but I highly recommend Ren's "The Tale of Jenny & Screech (Full)", "Ren X Chinchilla - How To Be Me (live)" and, for something in a completely different lane, Ren's band: "The Big Push - I Shot the Sheriff / Road to Zion / Hip Hop" busking session.

It’s even more impressive when you realize it’s live done in a single take (on the fourth take apparently)

I'm sorry to hear about your best friend... Thanks for sharing such a personal experience with us.

Thank you so much for your reaction, thoughts and emotions. I was avoiding this song for very long time (don't know why) and I am happy that I took the journey with you.

@parkinglotpanda

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure! And I'm honored!

21:00 lights are flickering when HE'S in control now. He controls his flow.

Ren is the voice of hope for so many of us.

If you are not emotional by the end of this you don’t feel. Never apologize for being human much love to you and your wife thank you for sharing ❤

Seriously, this is a brilliant piece of work by Ren. You say you don’t like to pause too often yet here you are taking 26+ minutes to go through it!

@parkinglotpanda

Жыл бұрын

While I was editing, I caught so much more that I would have liked to point out. It honestly is a work of art!

I like your vibe brother. Liked and subscribed in under 2 minutes. Edit: personally I like reactors who pause when the have something to say. And you definitely do. My opinion is that if people want to watch the song uninterrupted they can go do that. Edit 2: Samuel Perry-Falvey is the cinematographer of this with Ren as director and editor, I believe. They make a fantastic team.

thank you for your reaction. I find some people react as if its whats expected of them. You came across as a nice human being. Hope you continue to be you. Your wife and friends are lucky to have you around. hugs

Ren is a modern street Bard and he seems to be huge in Bristol, I believe Sam Tomkins filmed it you can meet him in Rens video 'Power' excellent Reaction Panda me lad you earned a sub from me, i like your style.

@parkinglotpanda

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words! 🙏

Brother, I knew I had to subscribe as soon as you called out the diminished tonality of the playing! 100% agreed on the end of genre. BTW, for anyone else who reads this, correctly calling out diminished tonality, chromatic progressions, etc., that means this cat KNOWS music! Just my 2 pennies. I'm really glad I found your channel. Keep it up!

@parkinglotpanda

Жыл бұрын

Im no expert or vocal coach, but I've played the sax for 15 years and have been obsessed with music that long or longer. I appreciate your kind words! 🙏

@simontemplar3359

Жыл бұрын

@@parkinglotpanda nice! Sax takes a ton of skill. Music is a beautiful thing that unites keep on doing the good and creative work! 🤘🏼

I have seen COUNTLESS reactions to this song and many others from Ren; your's was FANTASTIC. You were so thoughtful and respectful. Thank you. And thank you also for sharing a part of yourself and the struggles of your loved ones. I wish you and them both, PEACE. 😎

Here is some additional information on Ren's story, in case you didn't already know. I gathered it from an old newspaper interview and Ren's livestreams and posts where he discussed his condition. Ren Eryn Gill is a British musician/independent artist; born in Wales in 1990 or ‘91 (depending on which source you cite), he grew up in Brighton. Ren pursued a career in music from an early age. In 2009, while studying music performance at Bath Spa University, he 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 lead him to experience psychosis. 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 Canada for more treatments, including surgeries, and will have to be there for at least six months (Summer of 2023). Ren's 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. Ren stated: "It's a lot to wrap my head around having to be away from friends, family, and a successful career, and almost feels like a total juxtaposition to the fact that my music is blowing up right now and spreading to all corners of the world, but that's life, we take the good with the bad." Let's keep supporting Ren and not pull a "Sony" on him as he undergoes his treatment. Check out and subscribe to his channel, 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. 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

@janebird723

Жыл бұрын

Sony ought to pay for his treatment. And apologise.

@LiannaBabeli

Жыл бұрын

@@janebird723 We wish that they would, but it will never happen. So instead, we help him! He does have an active GoFundMe to help him with his treatments and recovery.

Dude, such a great review - I love seeing reactions from people with a technical understanding of music and singing to break down for us plebeians, I love hearing about the nuance in diminished cords and vocal tones vs just vaping and making faces is refreshing. Subscribed! Would love to see your take on the Tale of Jenny and screech (trilogy)… dark and incredible storytelling with amazing guitar work Also check out the Big Push, Rens singing range is absolutely nuts, he’s a once in a generation phenom.

@catgiles3268

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely to everything you said!

Mike Love - best damn Reggae singer and guitarist (and looper)! You have a good ear, man. Edit - you even noticed that lush and voluptuous reverb at the end.

@parkinglotpanda

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words! 🙏 and yes, Mike Love is the goat when it comes to Reggae!

@CGCEifel

Жыл бұрын

I liked Panda noticing that at this last singing part the lights are flickering also though his calmer self is singing. If you tie this to that long reverb tail you mentioned: As the tail fades, the lights stay stable again. The tail is like a last breath of his "inner Gollum" that tried to maintain his grip on him by the flickering lights, because his voice had no power anymore to reach him. I guess that's why they put it so clearly audible up front. So many amazing nuggets in this.

The "melting pot" phenomenon you speak of has been going on for some time, though it does seem to be accelerating. A scary but exciting time to be on this planet! Been here since 1951 and it keeps on getting scarier but more exciting. Best of luck with your channel; you have a good vibe. Be Cool.

My favorite line in this song is, "I stood in the flames that cremated my brains and I didn't once flinch or shake, so cower at the man I've become...". Such a strong and powerful way to relate strength. I also feel the most overlooked part of this is, "there are no real winners or losers in psychological warfare, but there are victims and there are students". Namely the students part. One can be a victim and let it control them or one can be a student and study it, learn from it, and control it. This and O Virgin Pure by Nektarios of Aegina are the 2 most beautiful songs I've ever heard.

Awesome reaction, thank you. Everything about this masterpiece is outstanding, notice the lighting casting two shadows? This needs to be part of every high school curriculum.

The cinematographer is www.youtube.com/@SamuelPerryFalvey. I just found Ren a few days ago and Im completely hooked. Great reaction, luv! Keep posting, keep sharing, and keep up the awesome content! 🥰❤

@parkinglotpanda

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words! 🙏 and for the info!

The greatest part of this song is that it's not only amazing but also the reaction videos from people exploring and portraying understanding of this song and video. The ability the video has to open a dialogue for everybody is truly incredible.

This song quite literally put me into a phase in my life where I realized that mental warfare as he says is NOT a winning battle but a dance and the more rigid you are against it the harder it becomes. It softened me to dance with my demons and he is so correct that this is the key to peace the key to self confidence and being able to cope with your demons whatever they may be. Emotional is the correct response to this I have never listened to this song and had dry eyes.

You have been added to my playlist of the people who respond viscerally to “some people know me as the voice that you hear when you loosen the news on the rope.” The most powerful line in this for me, and a lot of people just gloss past it.

Great reaction…good ears on you too recognizing the diminished chords…REN is crazy good….check out Jennys Tale trilogy! You’ll love it.

The death of genres. I like that. Metal has been that way for a while. I feel it's letting the artists out of their box to soar on creativity. I'm so happy people are experimenting, and coming up with real expression. Especially when music has been so stagnant.

alos in the beginning of the video.. when the pig guy rolls him in.. the two lamps cast two different shadows on the floor.. one lighter one darker.. and they are even facing eachother...

Love the breakdown, you're getting a sub. Though one might say I'm a bit biased.

@parkinglotpanda

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! 🙏 and us pandas gotta stick together!

Btw..you have a perfect radio voice! Also.. never apologize for being emotional 💜

@parkinglotpanda

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your kind words! 🙏

@adycreasey5815

Жыл бұрын

@@parkinglotpanda don't apologize for being emotional big heart ♥ big feelings namaste 🙏

Subscriber straight away mate love your attitude and views my girl is still suffering anxiety and depression to see her go through it everyday kills me and this song gave me a stronger understanding of her battle keep supporting your wife were there rocks even though we also break love to you brother

Loved your reaction, Thankyou very much. We all subscribed. Please do Jenny and screeches tale, full version. I promise you won’t be disappointed.

I think ending with his oooo's and feeling triumphant that there is the other side fighting against it. Just a thought.

Yes thank you that is what I believe he is going to be a voice of hope for a generation. And the lights stayed on!

Big loves back at you n yours.. My mental health goto is Dimash.. This is what happens when your parents are professional performers.. You have trained, studied n practised every day since the age of 5.. Get invited as a wildcard on a Chinese talent show in 2017.. Became a ambassador of hope for humanity by creating a mini movie.. A good place to start is with …. Dimash SOS Digital Show 2021 .. Peace n Love from UK

@parkinglotpanda

Жыл бұрын

Ill add them to the list! Thanks! 🙏

I happened to come across your reaction to “The System” from Tom MacDonald, went to your channel to find your reaction to “Watch The World Burn” from Falling In Reverse, then moved on to this reaction. I subscribed. I completely agree that artists that are bending genres are the groundbreakers. I’m 50 years old, I never liked rap until I discovered Tom MacDonald. I absolutely love these artists who are breaking the mold and creating music that’s meaningful. Ren is an amazing gift to our world as well. ❤️

I loved this reaction. and I loved how you predicted Jimmy Hendrix and Eminem like you had a crystal ball. I'm subscribing to you, you are great at reacting 😊👍

gettin emotional on this is nothing u hav to apologize. It only lights up ur an feelin human being

You're only the 2nd person that's mentioned that gorgeous room reverb when he stops singing. Congrats!!

Thanks for your heartfelt reaction. I loved it and I love Ren with all my heart. He is indeed a genius and what he does is real art. I found his music and I respect it. A lot.

Loved your reaction...greetings from South Africa.

Liked and subbed! You have a great ear! Trust me, try: The Tale of Jenny and Screech (full), Chalk Outlines (live) w/Chinchilla, Sick Boi, Money Game 1&2, Power, Genesis, The Hunger, What You Want, Diazepam, Love Song 1,2,3... and keep going. I'll be back for more! 🤘😆 Edit to add: I've watched every single reaction to this song on KZread. I also happily watched a 48 minute long reaction to his 2 and a half minute long song Sick Boi. Just so you understand his fans.

@parkinglotpanda

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words and insight! 🙏

Great job and genuine. I sub’d to your channel. Try chalk outlines sometime with Ren x chinchilla (Live) if possible. You’re right-this is the future.

Go down the rabbit hole!!! The Tales Trilogy, Chalk Outlines, and How to be me are just few of many greats!

Don't doubt yourself, you got one more subscriber and it will keep growing. A lot of the "big" channels have gone from reactive to preaching like theirs are the only important thoughts. I prefer smaller, down to earth reactors. As for Ren, the guy is genius, as is his cinematographer. If you do the Jenny, Screech, Violet trilogy - be sure to do them together and in order.

Every time I see him I see more.he just showed up on my screen one day..looked interesting,so I LOOKED..I LOOKED,and I SAW.and I heard his sweet vocals ...tried to take in all the lyrics. I felt for him.im much older..saw Jimmi Hendrix in '69 Houston...Some day I hope I'll see Ren...maybe not here but in another realm. and so I send love..I know others will be able to offer him support,friendship, companionship. So to you Ren I assure you that there are those who will be able to trust and love and you will become even more than you have hoped for. Love to you and yours..Marcia in Modesto.

No winners or losers, only victims and students refers to those who succumb to their illness and those who learn from it. Who learn how to keep going

He was offered a Sony deal but came down sick with Lyme disease -he is going through lots of surgeries and hospitalization

You have no reason to apologize at all friend..you like me and so many others will never forget the first time we heard this. You get blown away

@duke1281

Жыл бұрын

I might be 30 or so views into watching 'HI REN' over these past couple of months...and I STILL laugh with tears at certain points because I understand...and to see soooo many reactioners (is that a word)...react the same way I do.. it all really hits home for me.. im gonna be 42 this year, and never really dealt with my demons... but stuff like this really gives me hope... but yet sometimes I still feel so alone.. like I have to figure it all out myself..

This is #Transcendent. The composition & pacing, the playing, the singing, the acting, the fact this is a live capture (take #4 I believe).... but most of all the grasp a twenty-something has on the universally relateable subject matter. I hope Ren's stem cell treatments & surgeries are going well in Canada. p.s. #FcukGenreBickering - just enjoy quality music when someone gifts it to you! ;) All the best from a random music appreciator in Scotland. p.p.s. there is zero chance you'd not be impressed by Jinjer's gorgeous thru-composed (because #WhoNeedsChoruses, that's why!) single "Vortex". On the off-chance you're not already familiar, I'd love to see you do a reaction vid for that! ;)

That's crazy you mentioned Hendrix before him. This is precognition. It's a rare phenomenon that happens to me at least once a week and my father has this almost daily which is super strange to think it could be hereditary.. I'm not quite sure what it means to have it, but it is unique, sometimes unsettling, but ultimately pretty cool....until you really think about it. Then it eats you alive wondering why it happens with no explanation. One thing I do know is this....I've never seen a bad or evil person have procognition. It may be a blessing.

He is currently in Canada for long-term medical treatment . His back story is tragic.

First off, don't EVER apologize for being emotional. I have been watching dozens of reactions to this song and you are not alone...not by a longshot. I don't know anyone who can't relate to the content here. You may say you're a small channel but, honestly, by my viewing the reactions to this song, I am finding NEW channels to which I'm subscribing (including yours...and probably 20 more) so, while you are getting HIS content/genius out to others, it is reciprocal. GREAT reaction and you will grow your channel! Peace.

"No winners or losers but there were victims and were students."

seen a lot of reactions to hi ren this week and this was one of the more insightful ones. I dont get how you only have 880 subs. you got one more now :)

I've watched endless amounts of reactions to this song and you were the only one to call the jimmy hendrix, was cool to watch and overall this is one of the more enjoyable reviews I've seen.

Awesome reaction bro. I definitely subbed. I have also been where you've been bro. I've lost many family and friends to suicide and continues to happen. I myself have been there but thankfully I'm still here, struggling at time's, but I'm still above ground so it's a win for me everyday I wake up. Ren is everything lol. But definitely check out his band, "The Big Push" BUT their live street videos of Black Sabbath's "War Pigs" blew my mind because as a metal headed myself I thought there's no way knowing Ren's style they could pull it off. I was wrong haha they killed it. And also watch their live street cover of Bob Marleys "I Shot The Sheriff" and man they destroyed that one also haha. Ren does rap too. Like rap rap. His song "The Hunger" and "Genesis" are sick! He was signed to SONY but they dropped him when he got sicker. 4 over a decade he was misdiagnosed bipolar when she really had Lyme disease. Currently he's in Canada getting treatment for the Lyme disease that's pretty much destroyed his body and today he found out that his brain is worse than they thought originally. She was supposed to only be in Canada for treatment for Lyme disease for 3 months but now it's going to be 6 months is going to be there. And he's upset because of that and he's blowing up and he can't do nothing about it. If you follow him on KZread he updates every day what he's going through. And keep pushing and doing your thing bro. I can tell you're real. You're not the typical cookie-cutter reactor. You're not jumping up and down and running around screaming "Oh my God did you hear that?" You're you vs you understand the human experience. You're not performing for the camera like soooo many other reactors do. And others who come upon your reactions will be able to tell you're real and they'll follow also. In time the 700 followers you have be 7,000 then 70,000 and so on.

@parkinglotpanda

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Thank you so much for the kind words and insight! 🙏 and I'm glad you're still here! I try and live by the #notallowedtoquit mindset, but I know that's easier said than done. Stay strong! 💪

from every reaction i watch this i cry every time on this master peace tnx for reaction u got mate much love from Latvia much love To Ren

only 4 mins into this reaction and I sub'd, enjoy your insights!

@parkinglotpanda

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Thank you so much! 🙏 glad you enjoyed.

I hear you bro, this song is just simply astonishing. I have been sharing my music on here and it is hard to do when people have such short memories and need instant gratification. Ren has just came into my radar, and now I am going around watching everyone's reactions. I gave you a sub, thanks for your heartfelt reaction! Ren deserves the adoration he is getting.

Fabulous reaction, welcome to the Ren rabbit hole. I'm so pleased he's finally getting the recognition for his art #bardcore, he is a storyteller of a lost generation in hope they will and can have a voice to change this ridiculous ride. No one has checked out Domino's please react to this track because it has a message so so important for our young generation much love ❤️

I love your beautiful, lovely and caring interpretation of the song.

This has been one of my favourite reactions to this song, you say your a small channel, but dude... you get the music. Edit:: Also, listen to his songs "Depression" and... well actually all of them!

I’m not gonna say that Ren has gotten me through a very difficult time in my life, but he is currently assisting me, since I’m still going through it. The clarity that this song has provided me has really been mind-altering. Modern Shakespeare, but better.

That was something I will never forget...thank you 🔥🙏🔥

+1 sub for this reaction. Never apologize for showing emotion, please. That emotion is the reason I liked your reaction! Music moves us, and REN moves us in ways we have not been moved before. It's beautiful and honest.

Awesome reaction. As an almost 50 year old man, it’s one of the best songs I have ever witnessed in my life. Your reaction mirrored my own. I appreciate your honest reaction…. I felt your reaction as you went through it.

Please pray for this artist if you go to Rens community tab on his KZread page around 4hrs ago posted that he has to go through surgery and is going through a lot of sickness dealing with his autoimmune disease he is trying to stay positive but is depressed so please everyone pray for this artist

This is not rap. Not even entirely a song. This art. From the crack of the wall in such the barest setting, from the grip of the guitar, to the tiers of vocal poetry. Poignant message in a peripheral yet real world.

Rens journey has been a very difficult one he was misdiagnosed with mental illness when he had actually contracted Lymes disease for ten years he suffered while Drs failed him he is currently in Canada receiving treatment, he has an incredible back catalogue, dive into the wormhole that is Ren, a modern day Bard you will not regret it.

I just found your channel because of this song. I enjoyed your reaction and I'm checking out your other videos. I'm sure you've already gotten a long list of songs and artists to check out but I wanted to leave a list of some amazing artists I've found to either add to someone else's request, add a new name to the list, or just give you another artist to listen to on your own without doing a reaction. Songs that hit the feels for me; The Dear Hunter - Waves kzread.info/dash/bejne/oKh8qNqkiJPMqLg.html Beth Hart - Leave The Light On kzread.info/dash/bejne/d4iems2RfqTapag.html Aurora - It Happened Quiet kzread.info/dash/bejne/a4lhsJiFod3KebA.html Heavier songs I find beautiful; FUTURE PALACE - Paradise kzread.info/dash/bejne/n35omauMftuWnKg.html JINJER - Pisces kzread.info/dash/bejne/hYWC1qmofZashrg.html Bloodywood - Dana Dan kzread.info/dash/bejne/k2ppo5hrZqjKYpM.html The quirky gems; SCARDUST feat. PATTY GURDY - CONCRETE CAGES kzread.info/dash/bejne/a3mgmciQf7PWiZM.html The SIDH - Iridium kzread.info/dash/bejne/k6F-wbmFnbKxg5M.html Puscifer - The Remedy kzread.info/dash/bejne/ep2q2qh7cpudXbw.html Ice Nine Kills - Hip To Be Scared kzread.info/dash/bejne/oa6DxJd_k9Gqlpc.html And my favorite duet/ Within Temptation - Somewhere kzread.info/dash/bejne/hZeep6yLeb2tpso.html

@Lilygirl283

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I would like to add Nightwish to that, and the within temptation duet with Anneke and Sharon is beautiful...also Aurora is gorgeous to listen to...

@BilboBagginsWPG

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@@Lilygirl283 Nightwish was one of several I wanted to add but I thought 11 was already overload.

@parkinglotpanda

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@Lilygirl283 you can't see it in this video, but I've got the human nature album symbol tatted on my right arm. Nightwish is huge in my life.

@parkinglotpanda

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@@BilboBagginsWPG thank you for the recommendations and the kind words! I'll add them to the list 🙏

Parking lot panda: "I'm a small channel" Me: (instantly likes and subscribes)

awesome breakdown!! I found your channel through this song! If you dive into the rabbit hole of Ren, there are a lot of things to discover! From great storytelling (Trilogy of Jenny's Tale; Screech's Tale and Violet's Tale, in that order) to amazing singing and rapping. You won't regret to look further into this amazing artist!! Keep up the good work!

What about Jelly Roll and Struggle Jennings? heard of them? Love em both x Subscribed to support your channel my friend. Great react❤️ Ren is an enigma, havent seen someone who had my jaw on the floor like this for a long long time. Mad skills. All round artist and performer. Next level. GOAT maybe, even

Out of the 50+ reaction videos ive watched, this is by far the best one.

I LOVED this, you seem genuine and authentic. New sub 😘💕

Out of all the reactions to this song ive seen, this is up there with the best of them 💙

Great reaction. Subscribed!

your tiny channel is huge!!!

Great analysis. Heard one other mention Bo Burnam. If you like him, you’ll be part of a huge and growing community. Ren is an independent artist and is trying to recover in Canada. Some of his music is rap, other not. New subscriber.

Enjoyed hearing your reaction

Thank you for normalizing asking for help. Ren is a talent I haven't quite ever seen in 53 years. He resonates.

I'm sorry about your friend. The eternal battle between good vs evil, yin and yang, hope and doubt. I love the "I will stand in your fire and inspire the need to be strong" and "We're a coin minted different sides". Just such a powerful message and I'm sure a lot of people are needing this right now. Ren is a masterful storyteller.