I WASNT READY FOR THIS... | Ren - The Tale of Jenny & Screech (Full) | FIRST TIME REACTION

[@tixxel9029]

The first two songs are based on a small new article Ren read where a 14yo boy stabbed a prostitute and got shot later that night by an officer. This article was tucked away on the 7th page of the newspaper and police commented: "It's such a shame". Ren took that as tragedies like this occurring so often that we become numb to it that we just say that "it's a shame" and go on about our day. Violet's Tale is completely made it up and it was made a couple years later to add another layer to the story and bring it full circle.

[@robmarar]

If you wanted to almost copy and paste what I wrote on another reaction channel you could have completed my statement of what Ren felt he was adding to the initial story. By telling Violet's tragedy. He wasn't just commenting on the circle of violence telling the story of a cursed family but going deeper. With Violet being Jenny & Screeches mother, how is it that Jenny & Screech came about to be so much like their parents who they never new. Violet dies in child birth and the twins are separated at birth, yet Jenny is quit, passive, timid and voiceless like her mother. Screech on the other hand mirrors a father Stevie whom he never met, loud, obnoxious short fused and prone to acts of violence and rage. Is it just nature, traits passed down from their parents gene's, or do we blame it on nurture, growing up in a broken system breaking the innocent children that are in it? Food for thought.

[@zfgdun]

Thanks for the background

[@rodb9275]

@@robmarar Thank you for this. This is my first time hearing this Ren song. I didn't get the connection of Violet to the story, and then at the end, I thought I did get from it that she was their mom. But I guess I had a hard time being sure if that was true, because I guess I had the impression that Jenny was older than 14. I'll have to listen to it again. (Which I'm sure I will, because so far I end up listening to each Ren song several times after I discover them)

[@Syzygy77]

@@robmarar definitely something to ponder…

[@TheBigburcie]

​@@rodb9275 Re-listening to Ren is a requirement. The level of detail and layered meanings are easy to miss on a single listen.

[@tjoeptje]

Aileen: "I think I'm ready for the last part." Narrator: "she wasn't ready'

[@TheBorderRyker]

👌🏻✊🏼🐷❤️‍🔥

[@kaischafer694]

Nobody is 😂

[@peterpike]

Ren is the definition of performer. He's not just a musician, he embodies his art.

[@rogerdekeyzer5474]

This is music? This is crap!

[@KnuteJPhotos]

If you saw the blood that flows through him it would be the most artistically beautiful site to see

[@TheAtomicNewt]

Ren is a modern day BARD. He embodies his characters, weaves complex stories with meaningful content, and conveys it all so well. He writes, produces, directs everything himself, and hides incredible amounts of details and Easter eggs. He's very clever... With such a background busking in the streets he knows how to work a crowds emotions, and it transfers very well into his art. He has revived the art of being a Minstrel....

[@cambridge5]

Ren refers to it as Bardcore

[@Kantanshi]

This exactly. I've been struggling how to refer to his style to others. Thank you.

[@Dmonty72]

Chalk Outlines is so relatable and a masterfully written song! You would love this Ren song!

[@bevc5349]

Absolutely, also ,"How to be me" live is a must. ♥️👍

[@TrianglesAndCircles]

Yeah, and you get Chinchilla too which is massive bonus and an artist in an of her own. She's the Boss! Aileen, you're gonna love her stuff too, like Little Girl Gone.

[@cambridge5]

Fingers live for Hunger TV really shows the power of her voice.

[@gearybmxer1]

Got to be the Live version aswell, the empty hallway adds so much depth to both Ren's and Chinchilla voices

[@TrianglesAndCircles]

@@gearybmxer1 Yes, the live version so you can actually see their chemistry. Good point.

[@thejollysloth5743]

The ending always makes me cry when you realise Violet gave birth to both Jenny and Screech, that they were twins, and that the cycle of violence spanned at least 3 generations, ending with Screech killing the twin sister he had never met. Apparently Jenny is a prostitute in the song. If you listen close to the lyrics it spoke about her walking that street in the dark thousands of times before, in high healed shoes. When Screech starts shouting at her she freezes up (just like their mother Violet did in the last tale). It’s such a gut wrenching, haunting, tale of artistic genius. If you consider him more of an artist than a singer please react to the live version of CHALK OUTLINES with Chinchilla. A hauntingly beautiful live duet.

[@shannonmackey3153]

I was wondering if she understood the twist and the meaning of generational cycle of trauma and abuse. She never mentions the twins? I don’t think she got it cuz, again, she didn’t mention it but also she was talking about Jenny fighting back. No, she didn’t. The way she froze was explicitly explained. In detail. Jenny freezing, her mother being silent… connected. Intentional. Violets tale is shocking enough, hard enough to hear, that some people just miss the ending completely and never see the brilliance of how they are intertwined.

[@TooBadBro3921]

Saw the title, knew exactly what was coming, couldn’t miss it. This song is insane ❤️🔥🙏

[@StanHowse]

Her tears? lol

[@TooBadBro3921]

@@StanHowse Really just the way the song sneaks up on people but I guess emotions were inevitable too, just like it was inevitable for some troll in the comments to track down anyone trying to say something purely positive and try to spin it into awkwardness or an insult because they’re insecure

[@alexiaspaedt-mcintosh5311]

Ren is amazing. I have become such a massive fan since I found Hi Ren in December of last year I cannot get enough. I was so excited to see you cover this one. It hits me in the heart on that last line every time and still takes my breath away. Well done girl!

[@rustylittell7426]

Several months ago, I discovered Hi Ren and The Tale of Jenny & Screech. Then I started a marathon of watching YT reactions to these 2 videos. That is how I found you. Ren is a bard. His songs tell tales, epically. In my 67 years, I have never seen any performer who could rival William Shakespear's legend. Ren, if he continues on this trajectory, could.

[@dugtheundead]

Whats even crazier is when you realize each one of these are one takes and live audio. Blows my mind how talented Ren is

[@ShucksHowdy82]

Beautiful reaction. Spot on too. I love seeing people’s reaction to both “Hi Ren” & This trilogy, especially from those that understand the deeper meaning and aren’t afraid to be vulnerable. Ren is a genius. Truly. His ability to do everything and at a high level is astonishing. He can sing sing and rap rap. His catalogue is honestly the most diverse of anyone I know. So many ranges and styles. Just when you think you’ve heard everything, you haven’t. He’s 1 of 1. And the fact that he does all of his own beats, mixes and produces everything himself, writes all his own music and plays several instruments while being able to sing and storytelling….like I said, 1 of 1. Thank you for your reactions!

[@philk9227]

Such a heart-felt and compassionate reaction Aileen. This trilogy is a real rollercoaster. From the sublime guitar to the heart wrenching tragedy of the tales themselves. Ren's ability to grab you by the emotions immediately and take you on a journey is second to none. You might want to watch Ren with his band The Big Push next for something lighter. I shot the Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop is great, but then so are Ren's collaborations with Chinchilla ( Chalk Outlines and How to be Me), or Sam Tompkins (Blind Eyed- MC Session, Earned it/Man's World/Falling), or Eden Nash (Humble, Ocean). So much fantastic music.

[@greglecig5549]

Dammit, I didn’t think I could possibly cry again to this video and then here went and I’m crying again with you. That was a really great reaction 🖤 it’s amazing what happens when someone gets it, like Ren does! This kid is a treasure

[@brettm41]

This man is borderline a genus of his own style. Its like a drama play that sings and performs that expresses society and some deep issue of himself and a story.

[@antonyelliott667]

I found it as enthralling in this three part tragedy, to observe the cycle of abuse and similarity between mother and daughter, father and sons behaviours as it was to first notice the shadows on the floor in Hi Ren. The attention to detail and meaning stacked on top of meaning is staggering to see in this fast paced world of mass-produced meh! The line "Turning to the doctor, Violet broke her silence" 💔 How many hearts broke with her silence?

[@sarasweightlossjourney1432]

Crazy to realize that Jenny and screech are twins and they were violet's kids and they all ended up with the same fate. That was mind-blowing how he connected all that together

[@christinapeck966]

I love me some REN✨ 🎶music is life ! 🫶🏽always enjoy your reactions 😉✌🏽

[@CaliMorningstar]

Been waiting for this reaction, the twist is heartshattering

[@stevedurnell4002]

Wow your getting so much closer too 200k you deserve it your always so awesome on your youtube channel love it Aileen.🌹❤️❤️❤️👍

[@pyewacket24]

It is fictional but based on a news story Ren heard about a 14 year old boy killing someone.This was so shocking to him that he wrote Jenny's tale. Followed a short while later by Screech's tale and a year later by Violet's tale. The inspiration was factual, the rest was Ren imagining how Jenny's tale came to pass.

[@PeteFindsObscureStuff]

Great reaction Aileen. Keep digging down the rabbit hole!! You won't regret it. Ren's written , (but not yet recorded), a 4th tale. It's completely separate to this trilogy but it will be in the same storytelling style. It's about a male character too.

[@janeblacket-darkroomdivaph5865]

Ren pulls you into amovie that in pureclarification holds a mirror towards society. A pure artistic masterpiece

[@jeanetteschroer1481]

I tell everyone about @Renmakesmusic because his music is a feeling, an emotion, a mind-blowing experience. Everyone needs to experience this these days. It connects you to empathy. I can't get enough. 💝 Ren is a spreader of gifts of humanity.

[@violindylan]

I really love watching your reactions. Your facial expressions reveal how empathic you are, and it’s beautiful to share these musical experiences with someone who feels the same way. Thank you!

[@dingo8226]

Your reactions are top 5 from the hundred ive seen. Youre awesome and you get it

[@darrenraffan7804]

Oh Aileen, I love your reactions so very much as they are so raw and unfiltered, and you feel so much and so deeply, just like Ren himself. As other people have suggested, this rabbit hole is so deep but worth every second. Definitely check out ‘Chalk Outlines’ and ‘How to be me’ with Chinchilla. Personal favourites of mine are also ‘Crutch’ and ‘Penitence’ as they’re so deep, almost painful to listen to, but without doubt, whatever you chose to listen to it will blow your mind. Bardcore at its very finest!

[@91GT347]

Everything about this is 🔥 Even the camera work is great. Empathy…Refreshing. ❤️ ty

[@BlackieNuff]

This was my first listen to this song - I chose YOUR channel for it cos I knew you'd let it play through uninterrupted, and you'd have a genuine reaction (and follow-up analysis/review). 🙂

[@coleeg69]

Ren is the 🐐! Such pure talent and his songs feels so much more like something new. Never heard anything like it! His other singing songs like how to be me or chalk outlines are also beautiful.

[@johnblaze024]

I love your reactions to Ren, Aileen. You are a true empath. A difficult journey in this world for sure. ❤🙏🏻

[@mldkenny]

Chalk Outlines with Chinchilla will calm you down , but the message is so powerful as always with Ren. His Band The Big Band are awesome as well. Lovely moving reaction.

[@pauldavies2178]

No matter how many times I’ve watched this, the emotions it brings out always remain the same. What a talent Ren is.

[@coreymeyer5196]

REN.... you're a GENIUS... LOVED IT FIRST TIME HEARING REN

[@kenmatthews842]

Love your reaction!❤️ I got a fun one for you from The Big Push Rens band! Bongo Bong a Manuo Chou cover!

[@GarethSutton-f9j]

I’m with you ren is special and there is soooooo much more gold you have yet to discover and I’m looking forward to falling further down the rabbit hole with you ❤

[@davidricks7128]

Ren tells the stories and the filming of the stories are all done so well i found myself looking for the bodies laying on the ground. The saddest thing about this is the fact each of these things are happening in every country at this very moment and the cycle continues

[@TofferJ-UK]

Beautiful reaction and summary, thank you ❤️🇬🇧👍

[@DyvmSlorm]

Ren takes an, "it's such a shame" story and turns it into an, "OH HELL NO!" story.

[@JulesValente]

You explained it 101% these stories are happening every day, he is truly a gifted Artist, He's a story teller, rapper, Pop any kind of music he just hits it out of the park, He's a one of kind Musician, he never disappoints he's truly amazing!!! Real Genuine, artists thy don't come like him thy come signed to a label & controlled on what thy can do!!! Ren is amazingly talented ...

[@blackknight1013]

For me one of the clever parts is how he makes you part of the story by looking directly at the camera when he puts you in the place of the person in question. IE when Screech robs Jenny and he puts you in her place.

[@nm44Sergie]

I think you need to see REN can be cheerful and fun too…so I think you should do “What You Want” or “Power” next

[@didierblasco8116]

You can watch a live 360 video of this story recorded in the streets of Brighton with his public > so nice and amazing with the children around singing the lyrics !

[@anniedh600]

Ren does have lots of happy and fun videos too and I hope you go for one of them next.

[@adefazio812]

love your reactions, looking forward to more NF

[@STYLEMONKEY2408]

REN is the epitome of a modern day Bard he is a world class storyteller who needs to be respected he’s a modern day poet and he has battled his demons and he is probably still fighting them he is an absolutely amazing artist, clever original and so soulful, but I digress … have an amazing day and always remember where there’s darkness there is always light x

[@Lone_GamerUK]

This dude can play the guitar and his storytelling is off the charts like an Ennio Morricone set of westerns!

[@silentwhisp4r670]

Such an awesome reaction! I always love going on the Ren roller coaster with someone!

[@jasonfink1269]

I LOVE your reactions!! There are soooo many songs that you will live from REN!!!! Please keep going...we love you ❤

[@MULEHEAD73]

Great reaction as always just making sure you got got the whole picture you did get that violet was Jenny and screeches mother didn’t you?

[@SteveGouldinSpain]

In one way Ren seems ultra-new and modern with his rap styling yet in another way he taps into a long tradition of British street-artists that goes back centuries to the jesters in Shakespeare and beyond. I used to see artists like Ran back in the day, performing at fairgrounds that were far too raw and racous for mainstream media, so I was struck by their performances as it was not something I'd ever seen on TV. Ren has that street-art vibe in his veins.

[@kosmosyche]

The intros of all three parts and the way he strums them kinda have that medieval ballad vibe. So he is definitely tapping into that old bard/minstrel/troubadour type of music with this piece.

[@SteveGouldinSpain]

@@kosmosyche exactly!

[@Conviter]

idk even his rap is heavily influenced by old school rap

[@Wrathlon]

One of the things I am enjoying most about getting older is finding appreciation for this sort of stuff - stuff that kid me wouldnt have paid any attention to.

[@Juniorguerrero-e4y]

Ren is my new favorite artist. Beyond talented

[@peterveste6976]

thank you for reacting to my favourite artist ever ❤❤❤

[@waynephillips6779]

Hiya that is by far the best reaction I’ve seen of this video 🤟🤟 Your reactions are amazing 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🔥🔥

[@aidanvischer3799]

My heart goes out to you Aileen ❤ you're such an empathetic person and I love your videos. I'm also a relatively new fan of Ren ✌

[@grav7817]

You made me feel more emotion from this video than the first time I saw it. Thanks for the great reaction!

[@stranger2Utube]

Your reaction was exactly what I hoped it will be. And it was awesome. You did not spell out if you realised that Violet was Jenny and Screech's mother, I hope you just thought it was so obvious that you don't need to mention it, because this plot twist hits one like a ton of bricks and a punch in a stomach. Waiting for more Ren and hoping you will finally get to Chinchilla. You can of course start with the two Ren - Chinny duets, "Chalk outlines" and "How to be me" (live!), they are amazing. But I would also so much like to see you react to her solo music, like "Fingers (live for Hunger TV)" and the last banger of a single "Little girl gone".

[@Suleclo]

I'm 7 months late to this reaction but so glad I saw it. Ren is genius storyteller. I'm so glad to see someone appreciate and understand it. I made the mistake of starting Michelle Show(sp?) reaction of Hi Ren and his absolute unschooled ignorance made me sick. Thank God for people like you.🖤

[@desiredbydesign6188]

Awesome video thanks for reviewing Ren hard song

[@josecarlosrodriguezgallard3372]

Aileen!! Tú como siempre, desde lo poco qué te conozco!!MARAVILLOSA!!❤❤

[@dothanangel2003]

I agree he is so genuine and I absolutely love his music. He definitely paints a picture for you to see! You don't even need a video just watching him is enough!

[@leet9181]

Mystical Bard powers to put not only imagery but emotion into a person seeming without effort. Bringing attention to ignored or under told stories. This one on the real life of many people on the cycle of violence. Inspired by a news story he saw.

[@lillyvanpug]

So many tears shed for this trilogy, and rightfully so. Ren's storytelling is unmatched. He draws you into the world of these characters to shine a light on this important subject, and he does it masterfully 🥺

[@carmenhuyser808]

Really hit the nail on the head with your review. Ren is a modern day bard

[@mikl12354]

Im glad more people are starting to realize and find ren, ive been listening to him since the release of jennys tale and hes never disappointed

[@FixTheLanes]

No one is truly ready for this on first listen . Be well ❤

[@Tsudoshi09]

Ren is in a world of his own...Hi Ren got me and he keeps getting you with each song..each story..each emotion

[@SoulFeather111]

The perfection of a bards tale. That was a hell of a ride. so many tears.

[@aaronb.4830]

Ren is a chameleon. Wait til you experience him and his band, The Big Push perform - I shot the Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop.

[@helenjarvis7755]

Really well done reaction. I couldn't watch all the way through the first time I watched. Its a sad sad story. Ren is such a good story teller and his compassion for all the characters comes through

[@thomaskleingunnewyck9764]

love your meaning about this song :)

[@gabrielstratton1775]

"Beautifully haunting" good description

[@chadpallas8457]

He becomes the characters!! It’s amazing 😞🥵

[@aaronsetzer9247]

No.......your so beautifully haunting ....O.M.G....anyone on here will agree with me ....DROP DEAD GORGEOUS!!!!!

[@3xodus]

I think the whole point of voilets tale was to shine light on the fact that we're all born at 0, completely innocent, but its how we grow up and the environment that shapes us and leads us down different paths, its not really a choice for screech to have grown up on the streets or Jenny to have (seemingly) gotten the luckier end of the deal and grown up with support, or even for Violet to have ended up with Stevie who ended up killing her, they're/we're all victims of circumstance. That's at least how I read the message here.

[@keenanleverson5480]

I love Ren! He's probably my favorite artist to listen to. He was also part of a band they are called "The Big Push" they are buskers and stuff so do a lot of cool covers. They did Bob Marley, black Sabbath and a bunch of other covers!

[@MrBurnout22]

To me this is almost as you stated history repeating itself! The vicious cycles we get stuck into and even pass down to our future generations! So yes you're absolutely right Ren is shining light on this families tragic story of history repeating itself Jenny is just like her mom freezes up in fear silent like a statue when in trouble! Which ultimately is both their demise! Screech takes after his father who is abusive and short tempered! Which leads to screetchs demise and we assume the father is living his life behind bars for killing Violet! But the dad kills their mom which separates the twin brother and sister at birth to never know each other and grow up in foster care most likely! So breaking the cycle may have stopped it from trickling down to the kids! Well ones things for sure they broke the cycle because there are no family members left to pass it down too! Tragic!

[@Theogvineofthedead]

You are very adept at explaining the emotion portrayed in his music. At least the most descript breakdown of the tale of screech I've heard so far. (I'm only halfway through) 😅 😊

[@alexiaspaedt-mcintosh5311]

Oh and a few more great songs by Ren to do are Crutch, Dominos, How to be Me, Chalk outlines, Humble... I mean I could give you a list as long as my arm lol.

[@fatfreelondon]

Try some tears of joy: "Power" is an up tempo Ren track about making the best of your situation.

[@drgnlvr22]

The more reviews I see, cements Ren as a modern day Bard. He may not play a lute, but if he did, I think he will blow away everyone's mind. Great review!

[@mattijohansen3471]

I like the details Ren puts into his writing, using history, word play and connecting things. Like a historical thing. Big Ben. For most that is that tower in London with the clock. But that is not Big Ben. He says "Poor Jenny clocked out like Big Ben", Knowing people will know what he means, but at the same time saying it correctly. Because Big Ben is not the tower. The tower is called the Elizabeth Tower. Big Ben is the bell/clock inside. And that is why the word scheme " Clocked out like Big Ben " make sense. It plays on many thinking Big Ben is the tower it self. When its really not. There are many such things in his writing. And its Interesting. And sure, there are also things where its not correct, or fitting. And that can be purely for writing reason or who knows. ( To make an example. He makes it clear the story is about London, there is mobile phones, so modern. Officers in London almost never have a gun on them. So a patrolling officer shooting someone would be very unlikely. ) ( Although not impossible ) But generally, in all his songs, he use so much history and knowledge to paint the stories he tells. And I love it.

[@LostHate]

Chalk outlines needs to be you next Ren for sure.

[@Raijin-RyuX24]

I keep getting recommended this Ren cat but never gave him a listen. Geez, this was intense and gut wrenching. Now I understand.

[@schumifannreins295]

Great reaction!

[@sketchtherapy1218]

If you want to see him truly sing like an angel watch "Chalk Outlines" by Ren & Chinchilla LIVE (he uses a hallways for natural reverb) it's about self deletion, depression, addiction and over prescription or "How to Be Me" by Ren & Chinchilla LIVE, it's about a friend of Ren who self deleted himself on a bridge like the one where they sing.

[@edbrown4473]

This story is a proof of concept and Ren is in talks with Netflix to create a show based off of Rens "bard style" storytelling.

[@awolfalone2006]

Every time I hear this trilogy, I get that same emotional knot in my stomach. Amazing storytelling.

[@ThisCharminManc]

Ren can definitely hit you in the feels! I recommend another U.K solo artist you could react too called Dave. He has an emotional song about domestic violence called Lesley. It’s another story telling masterpiece.

[@STILL-KICKIN]

Hidden subtext: - Jenny was working as a teen prostitute, that’s why she froze like a statue in high heeled shoes and had walked that street 1000 times before… - Screech’s girlfriend and his friend Patrick were cheating on him, that’s why there was no answer at Patrick’s door and his girlfriend was “busy” when he called…

[@matthewperdun9312]

The hurt look you have at the beginning of part two..,welcome to the ren😢 nation

[@GH0577T]

it says “This story is actually based on a true story ren read in the paper one day. But I believe he changed the names for privacy’s sake. And I believe he did change a few small details here and there to fit it into a song.”

[@Kipperbob]

This is how you know it's really good art, it makes you feel.

[@inspiredfunkmark]

He is The British Bard. A Shakespear of our time.

[@jamestorrance4664]

Loving your reaction felt exactly the same way the first time I had the pleasure and hurt listening and watching this ❤

[@matthewmotiuk2221]

I’m telling you right now I watch a lot of these reaction videos and I’ve never…never.. seen so many speechless mfer’s in my life.. let alone these videos

[@kevbruce9191]

He sells the character he's portraying so well. What a talent 👏

[@Mustangdan351]

Almost everything I want to say has already been said, so I'll just reiterate them. Ren is a modern day bard for sure! You absolutely have to do Chalk Outlines featuring Chinchilla, who is also an incredible artist. To get to know Ren better watch the interviews he has done within the past month with Justin Hawkins and Knox Hill.

[@JaqueDark]

He is definitely a modern day Bard. The style of musical storytelling is very similar to the old plays done by Shakespeare and Marlow.

[@matthewmotiuk2221]

Ok… almost same time discovering this greatness

[@CordellWoodworks]

Ren is as much of a good actor as he is writer, singer, rapper, guitarist, (and probably everything else he does well!). He's able to portray these so freaking well.

[@annfarmer9704]

he also plays piano, mixes, produces creates the videos with some very close friends, he beat boxes and more!