A RENegade made me react to Hi Ren for the first time Today and it Changed Everything

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Hey all! I’m excited about exploring the rest of his work with you. Please comment any recs you have, and I’ll make sure to include his inspiring work in future uploads!

[@lisamarie79]

Would love to see you and Nicole join forces!! Watch REN’s Money Game Trilogy, The Tales trilogy (Jenny, screech, violet), REN and his band The Big Push’s Swan Song, Dignity, … there’s so much!!

[@francesdoll4039]

@@CharlieCalottaReacts Crutch ft. Bibi filmed in 2015 i think, when he was still traumatized by his bouts of psychosis. Gorgeous video done with zero buget.

[@woodywoodman2319]

Please Thank Miss Nicole, from the RENegades, for sharing this with ya! In Ren Fashion... spreading Love, creating conversations, its now your duty to do THIS... with someone else!

[@RussellHopkins-r2o]

​@@francesdoll4039I second this! It's such a beautiful song and video and deserves much more airplay than it has!

[@ZephyrsLoki]

I'd love to see both of you react to Ren and Chinchilla, "How to be me:", and "Chalk outlines" they both say they're musical siblings. You'll see why when you watch them! The way they just zero in on each other, sing staccato so perfectly in sync, keep their levels so perfectly in unison... I've heard other professional singers react to them and talk about how amazing it is to sing with someone who you can communicate so well without words. They're absolute magic together!! 💜

[@jasonremy1627]

There's two periods of a person's life: before they see Hi Ren and after. Welcome to the better part of your life.

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Thank you friend. This has opened a lot of mental doors

[@francesdoll4039]

@@CharlieCalottaReacts Mental doors then lead to the compassion doors. "A rising tide lifts all ships" Ren's mantra. Watch his 1 million subscriber 5 minute speech. Defining Success. Welcome to the family. And yes the Money Game Trilogy afyer Jenny and Screech. For more singing Chalk Outlines live with Chinchilla. Fred Again, and Back on 74/Message in the Bottle.

[@woodywoodman2319]

This!!!!!!!!!!!

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Man that’s one of my favorite phrases. I say that about musicians all the time. We’re all one movement, and people like Ren lead the charge in a way that starts what feels like a revolution

[@joshuamcclintock4273]

Wow. Well put. I never thought of it like that but I 100% agree

[@kassiewaters5912]

You know what I find fascinating...the first set of "ooooes" everbody looks confused, but by the final "ooooes" everybody feels inspired.

[@randyrodriguez1445]

Thats the observation i love too! And I’ll give you a comparitive Easter Egg. Go back to Hamilton, to Lin Manual Miranda rapping at the White House that he is writing a play about Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton. The moment when he says ‘Alexander Hamilton’ everyone, including the Obamas, laughs. However, years later at every performance this moment gets some of the loudest applause. The same moment happens with Ren and you caught it. So few reactors mention it.

[@ShaneMcJunkins-s7m]

That's partially because the first time is closed off, guarded, and timid, but by the end of the song, the second time is open, joyful, and triumphant.

[@randyrodriguez1445]

@@ShaneMcJunkins-s7m very true !

[@Helioglyph]

I love how everyone jams out when those kick in. It's the catharsis, you can't help it.

[@Amya_Blue66]

The first section always makes me think opera but the second round made me think of Peter relearning to crow in Hook. Seems celebratory

[@Amya_Blue66]

This song literally saved my life. After years of misdiagnosis, heavy damaging medication, depression, panic disorder I had just made the decision that I was done. I couldn't fight any more. And I heard this song. Ren was the voice that I heard when I loosened the noose on the rope. So powerful. Wishing you and your friend the healing that Ren can bring

[@paddythefly]

Glad you are still here!

[@TheSgtHanson]

I hope you’re still doing well. ❤

[@iammee1111]

💪❤

[@phillevin6651]

You must do complete Jenny Screech trilogy, ALL AT ONCE. NOT SEPARATELY! Welcome, buckle up. A once in a generation talent. In my 67 years I put Ren up with the best I’ve ever experienced.

[@workingit3055]

"I'm here to watch you, watch this." Spoken like a true Renegade. 😂😂😂😂 Plus Nicole is dabbing her eyes BEFORE IT EVEN STARTED!

[@mikehorn798]

I’m here to watch someone watch some one watch this before commenting on someone’s comment who watched someone watch this and comment about watching someone watch this

[@winterlady10281]

Facts. Lol

[@mikehorn798]

@@winterlady10281 the REN effect lol

[@julielong8714]

I’ve watched ‘Hi Ren’ 100+ times and I still cry ugly tears every single time 😭

[@workingit3055]

@@julielong8714 you're not alone. Still get chills and everything.

[@sejbomb]

Ren changed my way of thinking, he also made me see myself differently. It helped more than numerous years of therapy sessions. I finally felt seen and understood.

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

This is beautiful

[@bamorgan80]

This was hands down my favourite "Hi Ren' reaction and I've seen a LOT! So excited to see Charlie's journey. Renegades are here :)

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Yo thank you! Looking forward to discovering more Ren with y'all!

[@jeztersdead12]

You know what's better than seeing a first reaction to this song. Is seeing someone's 2nd reaction, as they now get where the song is going and just allow themselves to feel the song. Seeing #NicoleMariaSings react again was just as good as your first time.

[@sciaticsfletcher]

Nicole is a legend for introducing you to Ren. 🎉❤

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

She’s awesome, we’ve been friends for years, glad she’s making such great content on such awesome artists

[@shellymiller1248]

My son is 29. His life turned upside down at the age of 4. He has had very little life since then and we have been to dozens of doctors. Most have done more harm than good. We have both been stuck for 25 years. He is brilliant and talented and completely stuck. Ren has brought us so much comfort.

[@henrik.norberg]

Welcome to the family, the Renegades. Where we cry, laugh and get angry, sad and happy together. Ren is a master to play on emotions.

[@frontfit]

Yeah. The Rengades are on their way. Nicole is right, I think. Jenny & Screech (Official Video) is next. After that, the Renegades will make recommendations based on what you like about the video. There’s no right order. Every song is different and 🔥.

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

I was hoping to get to it right after this but I had to head to my rehearsal. I'll have it for the next recording session.

[@JamieLewis-ev1tw]

@@CharlieCalottaReacts I agree. Jenny and screech. Then ‘Sick Boi’ because it’s about the medical industry, and you spoke about your friend so very relatable

[@woodywoodman2319]

​@@CharlieCalottaReactsPlease... don't make us wait a week like Nicole does! LMBO Tried to tell her to more, more often, and her channel will Explode even more than it has so far! Lol

[@K8TDidToo]

We're HERE!!!

[@iamlpinthe312]

@@CharlieCalottaReactsHonestly, sit with this for a bit. It deserves the time to breathe in your soul. ❤

[@badbadskinner]

RENegade here.... I've personally seen over 1500 reactors react to Hi Ren and you were in my top 10 for reactions to this song it is very hard for people to be open with their emotions and thanks for not holding back your feelings. This song resonates with me heavily i was misdiagnosed for over 10 years with anxiety and depression put on all sorts of meds and it was finally determined i have Asperger's was born with it. Music helps me especially Ren's music.

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

So glad that you shared and I’m even more glad that you found the right path. Ren is amazing

[@sunkissed8440]

1500 reactions! Wow! I’d love to know who’s in your top ten 🤓

[@badbadskinner]

@@sunkissed8440 most of the top ten are the people like black pegasus that do Reneverse reactions and put new people from all walks of life down the rabbit hole

[@wallz42]

Right there with you. Wondered why it was so hard to fit in my entire life. Only diagnosed at the age of 45. Along with other neurodivergent traits. Thank you for having the strength to tell your story.

[@sharis9095]

Some people think Ren's power is his music. I think it's how he uses music to get people to open up get them to drop their guard and share their real selves. He can get the most stoic people to open up (even if just a bit). It's a rare and beautiful thing which is why so many enjoy watching people discover Ren. There is an expression, a feeling of connection that is not only compelling but desperately needed in todays world.

[@dzrrr]

Wow, what a song! FANTASTIC lyrics! And staccato parts were so funny. Definitely gonna check other songs, thanks for discovering him for me!

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Yeah! I was really shocked. There’s this very clear campy humor that glides over a deep human truth. Fantastic musical expression

[@K8TDidToo]

Next stop, Tales of Jenny and Screech (and Violets Tale) all three parts at once 😁

[@workingit3055]

So glad to see another person discovering Ren. Within a day, Renegades flood the comments and I never get to see the comments of the people seeing this for the first time. Mind blowing, right? Wait until you check out more of his music. And by the way, he's such an INCREDIBLE human being as well.

[@Heather-yd1bj]

​@@workingit3055I agree. Ren is very special, an old beautiful soul . I feel so blessed to be alive and experience his amazing artistry as it is happening ❤

[@woodywoodman2319]

You're in for a Real, and Rare treat! No genre is safe from him! As a multi-instrumentalist singer/rapper/story teller/ Bardcore performance artist... you'll find it difficult to find any marginal music from him! This is just one layer of many of him! Seriously... buckle up! Lol PS... he's dropping New Tales in October! His Jenny and Screech trilogy (the 13:31 video has all 3 in it, in the right order!) Is another Must see from his own Bardcore genre... gifted him by his Fans... the RENegades! Enjoy!!!

[@InfraRed0]

Ren has been hit by his autoimmunity again while filming, the guy is a force of nature, but he’s still being crippled by these issues, so I have have tears yet again 💔. The joy on Nicole’s face seeing your reactions is wonderful though, what a lovely introduction

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Sending our best

[@cathrinewitty6749]

Amazing reaction, your face went through a million emotions through this. Ren is amazing and his fans will be along in mass once your reaction hits peoples KZbin page. I’ve never and doubt I will ever see an artist like Ren, he is a once in a lifetime talent, just you wait and see all he’s capable of doing.

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

When I was cleaning it up for posting, the thoughts and emotions were coming back and I felt like there was 1000 more things to say about it. Excited to jump back in now that the experience is incubating a little.

[@ianrose56]

Renagade here. Firstly you must introduce your friend to Ren. Show them Hi Ren. It'll save their mind and soul just like it did for many before. And yes, this and the tales are all live plugged in one takes. Hi Ren, there were only 4 goes at it with no permission to film in that room,the landlord busted them.!!! Welcome to the Reniverse, and what a rabbit hole you've got in front of you. Note to Nicole.. Grest job doing an introduction , keep spreading the word of Ren.❤ Great reaction, both of you. I'm subbing to Charlie's channel right now. ❤️🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧🙏👍✌️🤙👌😁❤️🇺🇲

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

They are currently without any social media or contact with the outside, but it's the first thing I'll do when I see them for the first time... It's really incredible what Ren does with his music. Thank you for the suggestion, I'm really hopeful

[@ianrose56]

@CharlieCalottaReacts The community will let you know, I'm sure. There's a lot of Renagades who, under normal circumstances, wouldn't be here today if they hadn't stumbled upon Hi Ren. I'll guess that figure is probably in excess of 100k.!!!! Ren currently has 1.68m subs, and that figure just keeps going up. I discovered him in my dark hours, and he was just past the 1m. Thanks to him, my outlook on life has changed sooooo much. Defo get them to watch Hi Ren. ❤️🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧🙏

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

I’ve read a lot of self improvement books but it’s rare to find that kind of impact and value in one single song. Glad to be joining in the revolution

[@kjsdottor]

@@CharlieCalottaReacts I would add that there are a multitude of individuals who say his music has helped them but I think you've probably already felt the power of his raw honesty and his ability to connect to people. Ren's bravery and artistry allows us individuals to acknowledge ourselves within ourselves with a comforting sense of safety and self empathy... we are human beings.

[@JoRiceRenegade4Eva]

Brilliant reaction 👏👏👏🥰 New Sub from Australia 🇦🇺 ❤ - hits you like a much needed wake up call! Master artist, musician, poet, philosopher, director, actor, thought provoker & a damn decent human. Makes you really take a good look in the mirror & he does it without demand, arrogance nor expectation. He just speaks directly from his, to our own humanity, mortality, struggles, learnings & priorities! And at the end of the emotional mind spin he sends you on, you are left inspired, heard, included, awoken & freakin thankful you’ve found him on your journey & that he kept finding the strength to fight like f’kin crazy to stay earth side & share his opus with us 🙏🙏❤❤

[@iamsquatty]

Welcome to the wonderful world of ren, where you can always expect the unexpected 😊 ren is special. He is a once in a generation artist (in my opinion). Subbed to watch your journey! Its a long way down into the rabbit hole, alice 😁🥹💜

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Hey welcome! I can’t wait to dig in more. I’m so inspired by artists that do something completely revolutionary with amazing talent and vision, so I hope you enjoy it here :)

[@saragates2255]

Ren is the unicorn of our generation 🦄 He's special. Enjoy watching a once in a lifetime artist do his thing 🫶

[@francesdoll4039]

Ren's team was plugging and unplugging the lamps behind the wall.😅 Ren directs the videos. He and his videographer Samuel Perry-Falvey have been friends dince teenagers . The dynamic duo. They had three cameras set up and then the handheld at the end. Because his Lyme disease went untreated for 7 years, it did a lot of damage to his brain, organs a neueological systems. He NOW has MCAS, POTS and several othet things. Stem cell treatment in 2016-17 brought him half way back, but excaberrated some syptoms. He just returned from a18 minths of yreatmwnt in Canada and just announced he has to go back because he us still positive for the Bartonella infection and his health is slipping again. He speaks for the chronically ill. I wish yoy strength with your friend. Play Hi Ren for him.❤

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

So literally humans engaging with the music in real time. Incredible.

[@francesdoll4039]

@@CharlieCalottaReacts They had no budget hardly and the landlord kicked them put after 4 takes. Ren thought they blew it. But he does all the post production and editing himself.He is magic.

[@arielatom68a56]

Is there somewhere I can post about this topic where more people affected might see it? I myself had a very promising classical clarinet career that was sidelined for several years by a crippling case of Lyme disease and Bartonella undiagnosed for roughly 6-7 years.

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

A true renaissance artist. Amazing

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Ariel, please feel free to post your story in the comments of this video. This is a safe space and I will ensure that it stays that way. Music is for healing and I’m sorry to hear about what happened. I’d love to hear your playing.

[@annholt1087]

I have watched about 50 or 60 Hi Ren reactions, and this is by far the best one I've ever watched. Thank you so much for adding your expertise.

[@annhelensjostrom9065]

I cried my eyes out my first time listening to this song....so glad you did a reaction to it. ❤️❤️❤️

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Ahhhhhh you’re the reason why. Thank you for being a great friend always. This was a real gift.

[@annhelensjostrom9065]

@@CharlieCalottaReacts Aww....thanks, dito!

[@nannyogtha]

What a beautiful reaction! I have seen a lot of people react to Hi Ren but the way the realizations bloomed on your face was so unique. It was softer understanding instead of the big “Aha!” many show. If any of that makes sense 😅 Hope your loved one finds their way out of the darkness. 💜🥔

[@Passioakka]

Swedish Renegade here! 60 yrs old and sees Ren as my beloved grandson. Having children with NPF (autism, borderline and anxiety) the struggle speaks to me. His lyrics also speaks about todays society and the vision on people that struggle in all forms. He even have get this lady into rap (just because he use it to bring important stuff out and do it extremely good)!!! Ren = genius!

[@geralddye4036]

Goosebumps Everytime he stands and sings

[@PoliticallyPink]

Maybe what I love most about Ren is that he models how to be vulnerable. We Renegades value it perhaps a bit more than the average joe. Thank you for leaving the part about your friend IN the video. What a great reaction! I can't wait to join you on this journey: subbed for MORE REN! How they did the lighting: dude standing by the light switch!

[@Anautistictherapist]

Don’t lose hope about your friend! Hold hope for them until they’re ready to hold it again for themselves. It often feels like we’re powerless, especially when it comes to helping others, but that’s a fallacy. We always have the power to be available to simply “be” with them, to be present and available. That’s truly all we CAN do. ❤

[@jeremythornton3240]

I'm not a musician. But I have still watched this almost daily since I first heard it a year and a half ago. I have seen this littlerally 100's of times, and I just teared up with you. Now THAT is powerful!

[@finfouin]

Same!

[@Lu6771]

Have to say I very rarely comment but agree this has been one of the most enjoyable reactions. I’m with you watching Hi REN daily, and can’t imagine life without it now ha! It’s great seeing someone really instantly understand how amazing an artist REN is. The word musician just feels so small to describe how talented and unique he is. Enjoy the rabbit hole folks 😉

[@CyntaxEraNZ]

Loved the commentary, and genuine reactions. Something that struck me when talking about worrying about not doing something original, as it's all been done before, it makes me think about the reactions to "Hi Ren". Like, reactions aren't "original" per se, but everyone sees something differently in his work depending on their own lives and life experiences, and the commentary can be so strikingly different, despite the similarities. I'm currently just so engrossed in watching how different people interpret the emotions raised with this piece, in particular, and how they respond when seeing it for the first time. Reinforces the message he weaves into a lot of his music to relay that despite our differences, beneath it all, we're inherently all the same. PS new sub here ❤

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

It's weird, you totally nailed how I think about reactions as a whole. The value is in the commentary and sharing. It's both cathartic and enlightening to feel free to express the immediate thoughts when interpreting a piece of music, and all I can hope is that it can maybe add a dimension to the conversation about the work. This one is really special, thanks for being here!

[@vickyterry3150]

During the "demon" portion of the song, listen for the tritone... The Devil's Interval. Everything Ren does is meaningful. Loved your reaction!

[@goatkiller666]

No matter how many times I watch this, I get a big kick out of the fact that the first time he sings, instead of rapping, the words he sings are about him singing the words he’s singing. So meta.

[@BLIND82]

Nicole is my favourite Ren reactor now and her little surprise is stunning! She sounds beautiful and sounds like Amy Lee! Welcome to the wonderful world of Ren Charlie 😊

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Isn’t it amazing?? I’m always blown away. Thank you! HUGE Amy Lee fan here on this channel.

[@joelanni4917]

I started going down the REN rabbit hole a couple days ago and I have barely come up for air since ... I am jealous of anyone that gets to experience this video for the first time, every time I watch it I experience new emotions and pick up on different nuances of his lyrics and performance...the fact that he did this in one take is mind blowing..."When you loosen the noose on the rope" by far the most underrated line...I have watched countless reactions and cant get enough

[@BlessingMoon.]

Ever wondered what it would be like to be alive in the era of Shakespeare? Well this is even more than that on so many levels. Enjoy living in the era of REN we were there😂Blessed Be.💛

[@66slyder]

Man's been through hell.He had severe depression and some other things back when I think he was 17. But the man is a genius

[@JakeDesaulniers]

I have watch a lot of hi ren reactions at this point, but this one has definitely been a favorite. I’m glad the algorithm brought me here after watching nicole’s reaction which was also excellent. Enjoy the ten rabbit hole, whether on camera or off.

[@Jai-uk]

Wow I love watching new reactions to Hi Ren. This was special because of your backgrounds. I think my eyes may have leaked a little 💜

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

It’s hard to not have gotten teary eyed during that triumphant rebound from the demon inside. So inspiring.

[@jonathanorozco1445]

This doesn't just speak to musicians but any creative. I sing but my poetry is where I relate 😢 the dark voice is what tells me my work is never good enough. But it also keeps my ego in check. It's a necessary evil.

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

That's a good point. I can think of times when the ego gets out of control and effects my work in a negative way. Being outward facing as a creative is all about ups and downs. Just had a conversation with a colleague yesterday about the rampant substance abuse and difficulty dealing with this.

[@Mhantrax]

I, as a therapist, also experience this. Who am I to think I am good enough to help people work through their personal problems? Agree, too, it is a necessary evil. A therapist who feels s/he knows everything about helping people is not a good therapist at all.

[@clairelucy5667]

This was probably my favourite ever reaction (and i have watched a loooot of reactions). Can't wait to see more! Enjoy the rabbit hole!

[@Harbor-S]

There is sooooo much from Ren for you to get into, Charlie! He sings, raps, and plays multiple instruments. Yes, a modern day bard is the perfect title for Ren! He also, with many of his rap songs, will flip it and do an acoustic version of it - sometimes riding in back of a bus, or sitting on a mountain plateau overlooking a city. Animal Flow is one of his rap songs he does an acousitc version of. Then Murderer is part singing and part rapping and he has a wonderful acoustic version of that one that is distincly different than the original. To the point I honestly love the acoustic version even more than the original! He did a cover of Bittersweet Symphony, and so much more! He also has some collabs with Chincilla - Chalk Outlines and How To Be Me are both hauntingly beautiful and emotional, with amazing harmonies too - both are live one take videos! He also has a band called The Big Push. I CANNOT WAIT for you to dive more into Ren! And Charlie - thank you, thank you, thank you for suggesting Floor and Nightwish to Nicole! I found her about a week or so ago on Ren's music and I am beyond excited for her to be introduced to Floor and Nightwish, then on in to Epica. You know, Charlie!!!! Im soooo here for ALL of these rides! Thank you! Sending prayers, light, and blessings to you, and your friend you mentioned, from Bama!

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Hey thank you so much for these! I’m excited for the journey too. Unconventional impactful music is the future of music in our world, and it feels so great to explore it here. This Friday I’m live streaming my first listen to Yesterwynde then I’m planning on trickling out those reactions with more epica, ren, and some wild cards. Thanks so much for being here while I dust off the ol’ content brain ❤️

[@Harbor-S]

@@CharlieCalottaReacts youre most welcome and happy to do it! It's a gift you give us all, as is the case for all great reactors! A very unique gift. So I'm sure I speak for many of us when we say no, thank you!!!! I haven't yet listened to all of Yesterwynde myself, I may wait and see if I can make that live! What I have heard is amazing. Floor did an almost 2 hour interview with Elizabeth from Charasmatic Voice the other day (or it premiered the other day) and it's super insightful! Maybe something you'd be interested in checking out on your own time! Glad to have you back!!!! Blessings to you & yours!!!

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

I was able to catch a little of the premiere of that coffee chat. SO surreal I felt like it was way overdue

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

And thank you, to you and yours as well ❤️❤️

[@IAmSuzyQ]

"So cower at the man I've become, as I sing from the top of my lungs!" gives me the chills every time I hear it, and it gives me strength anytime I need it.

[@NikolettaOfficial]

yay!!! Let's go!

[@pvandewyngaerde]

You go by many names also. Miss Nicole Maria Melissas Beaufrand

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

LOL ... PV... we'll do more collabs in the future....... Nicole's a fantastic artist and teacher

[@Harbor-S]

I found you, Nicole, a week or so ago on Ren! Charlie I've been following for quite some time, I just rarely comment (bc I tend to be long winded - this comment is a perfect case in point lol). I'm so excited for you both to dive more into his work, his collabs, and his band! Nicole, I'm super excited for you to also dive into the band Nightwish! I saw in the comments Charlie texted you about them and Floor! I'm sooo excited to hear your thoughts on her and all of their music! They have a vast catalog- active from 1996 to present. Their newest album just released in the last day or 2. Don't go there yet! Work your way through the Wacken 2013 live concert, Buenos Aires, Wembley 2015, Tampere, and others before you do anything off their brand new album. Live is almost always the way to go with Nightwish - they are one of the tightest live bands I've ever seen! There are a few lyric videos for them I'd suggest, especially off of their 2nd to newest album Human :||: Nature. I know you will, like Charlie, really appreciate their song Shoemaker - do the lyric video for that one just bc its a beautiful video but you could do a double with that and also do a live version after the lyric video! Just a thought. I'm just so excited for both of your journeys!!!! I'm here for all the rides! Thank you both, Nicole and Charlie, for sharing your knowledge, thoughts, emotions, and personal stories with us all on these musical journeys! It is a pretty rare thing to be able to so honestly give others the gift of getting to re-experience our first time listening to many of these songs and artists! So thank you both! Sending you both love, light, and blessings from Alabama!

[@NikolettaOfficial]

@@Harbor-S Thanks so much! We truly enjoy this :)

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Harbor nailed it. I’m PUMPED for this.

[@Modessitt]

I think that the reason there is an offset on the 2nd falsetto line is to illustrate his illness is affecting his creative life. Something is wrong. At the end, it's still there but he continues the melody further with it. He's singing with the lights flickering, showing that it's still affecting him but he has learned how to adapt to get his music out without it stopping him.

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

This.

[@DG-dy4tv]

Don't listen to Kujo Beatdown without watching his explanation video first (30 minutes) about the legal and social media war regarding Sick Boi and Kujo beats. Do NOT do it. You gotta see Hi Ren, Sick Boi and Moneygame vids first because on top of the explanation vid these vids are incorporated into the Kujo Beatdown so "reference" matters with context.

[@dkman123]

Watch Money Game Part 3 before Kujo Beatdown too. It's better when you get the references and callbacks.

[@Justin-ke5qg]

I have to say this is the best reaction video to Hi Ren. The tears on the left and the facial expressions to the right. You also let it play and it almost felt like you nearly forgot to stop to review as you seemed engaged /engrossed. What a great pairing

[@dancedout60]

Wonderful! I put this on my "Best Ren Reactions" playlist! So, I will tell a story. I was a Beatles baby. I got to see alllll that wonderful work from the '60s on. I have come to the conclusion that the three REAL talents, the hypercreative artists, of my time are: The Beatles, Prince, and now Ren. I had given up on new music...and along came Ren. :)

[@RIchardPalermo-s9v]

Sorry but you got to have Bob Dylan in there.

[@steveedmund]

This might be the best reaction video I've seen, and I've seen a LOT.

[@dmj4966]

Im 57 yrs old, Ren most important artist in my opinion of this generation since Pink Floyd. He's an artist, rapper, philosopher, singer, performance artist...and like Floyd and Nightwish, all joints different, all excellent, and yet all clearly them.

[@MattNH16]

I have seen many, many reactions to this performance. Top notch my guy. Looking forward, if you continue, to your future reactions to Ren and beyond!

[@bunnyshredderrl8689]

Around 9:55 you mention the ID and rhe Ego.... take a peek at the writing on the back of Rens wheelchair when he is first pushed onto the screen at the start!

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

WHOA.

[@spacehoppermark6161]

It's an absolute masterpiece! Great reaction video!

[@DavidReed-b8i]

I have been watching peoples reactions to this. 100's. Never committed, but would send likes to many. This one,, I love his reaction. I am 68 yrs old, I was shot when I was 18.. Next Week, ,, will be my 50 years. I have had this battle the whole time. I am soooo glad I have found this man.

[@chrisstallings8381]

Great reaction! REN is ART! REN is his own genre. He has no boundaries.

[@sfckrbec]

I was hoping that you would catch that he didn't have a resolution at the end. He left us hanging, the resolution was his monologue. Thank you for not referring to this as a musical performance only, this was art. Thank you both for the great reaction.

[@becbrown212]

For me the resolution is his vocalisation at the end of the song, cathartic, joyous, chaotic and a total release. There is never a true or lasting victory over evil or self doubt, its a slow acceptance of the dark spaces inside us and compassion for the goblin who is just scared and angry that leads us into peace.

[@dbc13543]

Great reaction. Nicole is such a pro, it must have taken so much self control to hold her tongue and let you do a completely cold reaction. I've seen so many of these "Reactor introduces reactor to Ren" videos that are ruined because the original reactor (innocently) can't help giving away the juicy details up front. I really enjoyed this!

[@workingit3055]

I've found a few good reactions this week. You can tell so many are just doing it to get monetized but you can also tell the ones that are really excited. Nicole telling him she can't wait to watch him watch it? Spoken like a true Renegade lol.

[@dbc13543]

@@workingit3055 I couldn't agree more.

[@janewhite6200]

I am a 57 year old woman. Never has an artist resonated more with my own struggles. REN is beautifully amazing. He has cultivated a unique following labelled “renegades” of all ages, race, gender, completely inclusive! His music is never going to be radio worthy as his music is a whole production of visual creativity, poetry, all facets of music. He is a true master. ❤️❤️❤️

[@l0ngh4mm3r5]

I love watching new people, honestly especially artists, react to Ren. As reactors, you MUST KEEP REACTING. Then you see Ren. and go silent for exteneded periods. You watch. You listen. You experience the piece. The most significant reactions are the feelings we see watching you. Welcome to the world of Ren.

[@LisaMcCauley-b6y]

It's not just artists it's with everything for some of us. It's just living day to day for me.

[@greattheillusion]

Yeah, Ren will do that to you.

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

🙄 understatement.

[@greattheillusion]

@@CharlieCalottaReacts haha. The Renegades welcome you.

[@woodywoodman2319]

Please... Please... Both of ya, share this, like this, with others ya know and love! It is that important to share and discuss this!!! Ren has a way of bringing Real Life, hard to... if not impossible, in todays age, to the forefront! Creating dialog pieces nonone else dares!!! Ren is amazing!!!

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Hell yeah Woody 🤘🤘🤘

[@Teiwaz222]

I am not a musician, I do not play any instrument, I do not think much about music, I just listen to different things casually, no health issues (thank God!)... and this guy's music touches something in me. I can't describe exactly what it is that connects with me. I very rarely cry, but still I had to shed a tear during some of Ren's songs. His music is so different, but also so incredibly special. A real talent of the century!

[@heba2711]

Hi Charlie This is my favorite reaction to "Hi Ren" I have watched hundreds of reactions to this song, but both of you wear your feelings outside your skin and you are so sensitive like a newly torn bandaid. I welcome you to the universe of Ren and to the fellowship of the Renegades. The best reaction videos comes from artists of all kind. My opinion is that, you artist are most in tune with your inner feelings, maybe because you shall show them through your art. By showing that in the videos, I do learn how to become a better person through watching Ren's music. May your sun warm your heart and all your troubles go away Henrik/Denmark

[@crackednut78]

Loved this reaction! Thank you, I hope you continue looking into Ren and friends.🇺🇸❤🌵

[@BryanRobinson-z5m]

I've seen and commented on her reactions, and I agree, her addition to Rens music certainly adds a new dimension; and sounds beautiful.

[@sigally]

Loved the reaction so much! 💗. Welcome to the world of the man who has inspired so many. For vocals, his Fred Again Mashup and Back on 74/Message in a Bottle Retake show off some of his vocal abilities. (his composition plus a Ren original part in the middle on Back on 74). For societal issues, Sick Boi and the Money Game trilogy (part 2 lyric video is the only complete version). Part 3 is something to behold. (can be done separately). For raw, creative storytelling, Tales of Jenny and Screech Trilogy (the 13 minute video puts them all together, in the right order). This one should be done in one sitting.

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Sounds like a great experience for a live stream maybe 🤔

[@cassandracurse7065]

Hi Uk here, I just want to say Nicole's own reaction led me to watch this and lucky me!... This was one of the best, if not THE best reaction to anything I have watched. Honest, sensitive, thoughtful, not too many pauses and you both can obviously appreciate one of the best pieces of Poetry/Music/Opera/performances/works of Art, of all time.... I have been with Ren for 3 years now, and it just doesnt stop....Of Ren I recommend Sick Boi, Hunger, Genesis, Suicide,Jenny & screech & Loosing it next for you 2... I'm 60+, & in my life only 2 other pieces of music have blown me away like this Queen- Bohemian Rhapsody and Childish Gambino -This is America, Neither of those artist did it over & over again like Ren will/does........Thanks you made my day

[@lisamarie79]

Love your unique perspective on REN’s art! Would love to see you do the Money Game trilogy.

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Thanks Lisa, I will mark this down. Appreciate you

[@doobiedave9686]

The Money Game trilogy is 🔥🔥🔥✌️

[@angelluhman9006]

Do the music lyric video for money game 2, it's the full song, the live is only part of the song❤❤

[@robslack5468]

Money game has really wormed its way Into my head. Also Suicide was a song I avoided for a long time. But it is truly powerful and wonderful. Cannot recommend enough

[@NZWozza]

@@angelluhman9006I used to say this too, but the new live version at the sky awards is now my goto. The setting makes it extra special to me.

[@ricksexton8888]

Here because I seen Nicole in the thumb nail. stayed for your reaction. Thank you. :)

[@ariadnepyanfar1048]

Thank you for a lovely, open, vulnerable reaction. I think REN has earned his place in history. I don’t know anyone who isn’t shook by this.

[@SarahHerbert-x1c]

I have watched several Ren reactions. You guys were one of my favorites!

[@SoulifiedGirl]

This felt like watching Hi Ren for the first time again and it’s probably my thousandth 😂

[@Chrisinpommyland]

Liked and subbed. Love to see how Ren strips your feelings raw and then helps heal what you didn’t even realise was wounded ❤

[@lnetski23]

Really great reaction. I’ve been enjoying Nicole’s Ren reactions and it was fun to watch her watch you experience HiRen for the first time. You both bring excellent unique perspectives and the conversation between you takes the reaction to another level. I look forward to watching more of you both individually and together

[@debthecpn]

I loved this reaction so much it might be my favourite and I’ve seen at least 100😊

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

wow thank you!

[@jamieKvlahos]

Hi Ren is a whole ass therapy session, a legit, good therapy session. You go in uneasy, unsure, slightly optimistic... Then you go through some initial uncomfortableness. Next, shit gets heavy, very heavy. But, wait... The inevitable tears of relief when that man stands right the fuck up. Wrap it up with genuine joy, and most likely begin to make your own owl noises while shit grinning at the same time. Total natural dopamine. 🖤💜🖤

[@DavidPChristian2]

Well, self taught with a bachelors degree in contemporary musical production. . Ditto, Nicole's surprise was so unexpected and cool. I've seen singer/reactors come in on a harmony for a bar or two but not improvise a long harmonic run to the guitar.I tagged Ren to her Hi Ren on facebook. No comment or anything from him but he's got a legal issue with a producer, yet more health crisis and trying to rush a multi-part project through before he's to report back to his clinical care givers in Canada.

[@NilZed1]

I thought my his degree was in performance, not production.

[@DavidPChristian2]

@@NilZed1 I may be wrong on that, and I thought he wasn't able to make classes as his health collapsed, so I wonder if Bath Spa Uni gave him an honorary degree.

[@thisisshari]

Ooh can’t wait to watch this one. What a great thumbnail 👌🏽

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

yo thanks shari, your video today rocked!

[@thisisshari]

@@CharlieCalottaReactsThanks Charlie! I loved this collab and I wish the best for your friend ❤️‍🩹. Learning a lot from your reaction vids! Oh also I learned it’s 1 take audio and 4 takes video edited into one. :)

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Ahhhhh fascinating. It’s done well though. That’s good art right there. Thanks Shari!

[@ZephyrsLoki]

​@@CharlieCalottaReacts Ren said he was happy to find out that he has good internal rhythm, and it made slipping in pieces of other video takes really simple!

[@workingit3055]

So what did you think? This is the first time I was able to catch a newbie in the comments because it's usually just us Renegades taking over.

[@FaithHill251]

renegades are very loyal and dedicated bunch.the more you react to ren the larger we will grow your channel. welcome to the world of ren and the renegades.wishing you both and your friend all the very best charlie

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Thanks I’m looking forward to hearing more ren tomorrow

[@horsnpony365]

“Moved to a deep emotional connection by a musician, a creator, an artist. It almost feels like calling him just a musician is not enough.” This is so SPOT ON. Ren is authentic to the bone. His music and lyrics have touched so many people. I’m so glad you didn’t cut the piece out about your friend’s struggles. People need to be seen, heard, respected and believed. I know because I’ve been hiding my chronic pain, autoimmune diseases and MH CPTSD pain in plain sight behind my mask for decades. It feels so incredible to be validated in this wonderful community of people who appreciate Ren’s art and are passionate about supporting him. Hopefully he will beat the Lyme coinfection back enjoy creating to his heart’s content. Music is life, music gives voice to the voiceless, music is pain, grief, freedom and healing. Granny Renegade and New Subscriber. Thanks to both of you for this. It’s officially my favorite reaction to Hi Ren! 💛🔥

[@tardyon808]

Good on you for sharing the part about your friend-takes a lot of courage. It really added depth to the song and helped us connect more with it, showing just how far-reaching and impactful this track is.

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Thanks for listening

[@kittymccarthy2111]

Absolutely loved this reaction ❤. It is exciting to hear an intelligent breakdown and appreciation of Ren's art. Yes, he does inspire!

[@premeditatedplan5417]

Great job discussing the piece. Honest, emotional and intelligent. thanks

[@ClearTheRubble7]

Wow. 🤠 One of the best reactions to Hi Ren I've ever seen! Drove me to tears YET AGAIN! I'm a 65-year-old musician (trombone, guitar, vocals) who has played in orchestras, jazz combos, folk clubs and rock bands since I was 9 years old--and Ren has been a "North Star" for me in the last year and a half. He has helped me "soften and relax" in regard to my battling inner voices. Now my focus has shifted more toward visual art, but the battling voices (and Ren''s inspiration) have followed me there as well. Thank you for starting my day off on the right foot!👞 (First time I ever used a shoe emoji lol.)

[@woodywoodman2319]

Yes Yes Yes... id pay if i could for the Tales!!! Its the 13.5 minute video! He did all 3 short stories years apart... yet Magnificently joined them all together in the end!!! (Make sure ya pay attention to the story... itd be ashame if ya missed it! Some have!) PS... Please dont make us Wait a week between Ren reactions like Nicole does! 😏😎

[@SamSnips]

Woody.. I found a reactor who had never seen Ren.. he goes by Poetic Outlaw he is a artist too.. think the Renegades would like his reactions but I have no idea how to encourage them to go check out the reactions.. so I thought I'd try this.. if you see this.. maybe check out his reactions to hi Ren and money ties and if you know how to get Renegade attention that would be cool.. I only say this to ya because it feels like every Ren reaction I see has comments from you in them.. always good too.. anyway.. if you see this maybe you could check it out

[@EvantidePhotographyBellingham]

The word dissonance explains the attention getting spots in the guitar playing, in the falsetto oooh’s and also in the back and forth of the 2 Rens. You can hear it in the second half of every section of the song. It’s in the chromatics at the top the ooh’s melodies and also in the bends and syncopation of the guitar playing. This song should come with trigger warning, it feels like.

[@amandamackie6481]

Cheeky Welsh Renegade here! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿✌️ I'm relatively new to reactions videos and I'm love bombing all over the place tbh. I've seen all sorts of people post their reactions. Some with several videos of Ren over the past year or so, since Hi Ren was released followed by Ren's 2023/24 number one UK album and title track Sick Boi. I've been busy scrolling through people's Ren content posts on you tube so I can watch them in order to that person's Ren journey. I learn so much from everyone and every post, from amazing people like yourselves, as opera singers, from therapists to voice coaches, from old metal heads to rappers. I love learning titbits from everyone and seeing all the love for Ren. Then once you learn of his painful struggles that still today plague him and put all his plans on hold breaks my heart. But seeing new, vibrant happy people touched by Ren's words and his lyrics, his magic, as there are many of us whose voices now are heard and as he speaks up for all chronic illness warriors and unseen disabilities interwoven with some absolute belter tunes and sic lyrics making Ren's album claim the no. 1 Uk album of the year in October 2023. Looking forward to seeing you watch more as I feel your reactions have captured the piece, not the bars or cadence, well maybe cadence esp as your field is Operatic. But just Ren's crazy lyrics and a web of notes that draw you in. I look forward to seeing you in another video down the rabbit hole again soon. Next; The tale of Jenny. Screech's tale. Violets tale. In that order, in one video. Stop and chat as often as you want, we love that bit as much as the rest. We are the opposite of every other fan base who says shut up and play the song. The Renegades want to hear you to. So, pause the tunes, have a chat, surmise, talk, relish, love and enjoy. We love those bits to. To see your faces and know. When we see how it affects you it reminds us how we felt at the same moments. We feel the afterglow that we now know is waking up and getting through everyday life but with Ren now in your head so living away rent free and life feels a lot better for it. I suffer both physically and mentally and hearing Ren sing about my quirks mde me feel seen. To know he knows what I, what we go through is bigger than I can explain, its deeper than I can describe. So in the meantime, we sing and we dance to the beat of Ren's drum!! Keep the Ren tunes coming... Love from a slightly addicted to Ren fan aged 54f! ✨🥰✨ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿✨

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Thanks for your beautiful story and suggestions. Glad to be on this journey together!

[@clarkmatthews3807]

Congratulations on the level up!🎉 Ren has called what he does"Bardcore" and there are definitely baroque/ renaissance influences in much of his work!

[@shannonriley8837]

@ 25:50 The 2 Rens learning to dance with each other.. melodic and discord woven together.. thats how i think about it. And i have no musical background.. at all.. but even though they sound the same the section at the end always sounds more triumphant or stronger.. more insync or maybe its just emotionally where im at after the hope section that makes it sound that way.

[@lyriasfaves]

Subbed for your journey.... he is a Bard... he calls to you, he teaches, he entertains, he holds up a mirror and calls you on what shows... yeah...he would have been a success in a medium from 200 yrs ago... he colors his other works with references to even more of his work... he is brilliant.

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Well said

[@cultivatinggrace]

Such a stunning track! Great reaction. Definitely go back and listen to the spoken word piece at the end of the song.

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Yeah It's hard to articulate every emotion that this video brings up

[@pitapita3559]

24:55 I think the inspiration is the way it actually feels to be watching how crazy your life feels as you are conscious of the clock ticking forward relentlessly

[@johnwalters5939]

Hi Ren is a gut punch of emotions, I’m a few months into the rabbit hole of Ren and it’s all the therapy you need. Maybe watch REN’s 8 chapters series where he goes into detail about his battle with his physical and mental health problems. Great reaction guys, welcome to the world of Ren ❤️

[@TimMcfadden-i4h]

Thanks for not cutting the video when you said you probably would. If there’s anything I know about us Renegades, it’s that we love the real, raw, genuine, human experience. We’re all broken in some way, but in some way, that makes us family. We are always here to lift each other up. You’re a part of it now, whether you like it or not. Great reaction, brother. I hope to see more.

[@Biomirth]

Hey you discussed the wavering chromaticism ! People often miss this or misinterpret it. It's very clear on rewatches that it is intentional. I like the metaphor's the other listener put forward; From just a musical perspective though I like to think of the alternate chord progressions and scales it suggests.

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Yeah a shift in tonality definitely facilitates a shift in the whole work, thanks for this.

[@annasylvester4516]

Welcome to the Reniverse Charlie. I love opera and watching opera singers react to Ren. I loved your authentic reaction to this. Looking forward to more Ren reactions from you. You and Nicole make a great reaction team!

[@michaelsutton60]

hi guys, welcome to good people, this might be the best reaction video i have ever seen. i love you guys, and i cant wait to see you respond to more ren video's by Ren

[@CharlieCalottaReacts]

Buckle up our Jenny & screech & violet is about an hour and a half long. Feature length reaction.

[@jessmichaels1973]

Beautiful Thank you great reaction

[@KittyInTheGarden]

Lovely authentic reaction! One minor point : the video is not one take. It was recorded live. The first couple of takes the sound messed up. They managed 4 good takes in the time they were allowed to be there. The landlord kicked them out as they didn't have permission and they were making too much noise after dark. Ren didn't think they had enough footage to get the video made and there was no chance to get more takes as he was moving to Canada for medical treatment soon after. Somehow he managed to piece together this masterpiece. I believe the sound was from one take, but if you watch closely you'll see minor continuity errors in the gown and lav mic.

[@linnightl9277]

Glad there was mention of Nicole's artistry gift offerings at the end of her reaction videos - they are very cool.