First Time Hearing | Ren - Hi Ren | Reaction

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[@RenMakesMusic]

Thankyou so much for the reaction video man, was great to watch. Loved hearing your take on my song :) Just came across your channel and subscribed!! I really connected to what you said at the end and I think precisley the fact that you're aware of your imposter syndrome and are able to articulately break it down for me highlights one reason why so many people are watching what you do! Takes alot of self awareness to admit that and people like and respect honestly and authenticity and I think to admit that is as honest as it gets! Have a great day man! Looking forward to checking out more of your stuff ❤

[@MrLboydReacts]

ABSOULTELY BRILLANT MUSIC MY BROTHER

[@sonofmalediction]

Ren - all of humanity thanks you.

[@dstar8487]

This is special! I watched it an hour after it dropped and knew it would blow up on here. He's a genius!

[@soldesign72]

Ren you ARE a genius

[@dojohnso]

MrLboyd is.... just different. Well spoken, insightful, respectful, honest, open, and genuinely (one of a) kind. I saw this video (Hi Ren) a week ago and I KNEW it was going to be huge and have just been waiting for the "big" reactors to pick it up... seeing this video I literally said out loud "Oh F* YES, here we GO!" because once it's here, I know others will react to it in hopes they can be a tenth as authentic as MrLboyd... I hope you both know how much you are changing, and are going to change, people's lives for the better. As some like to say: Congratulations.

[@richardhanney7950]

The best thing about watching people do reactions to Ren is that moment where they just fall silent and realize they're watching somebody very very special

[@leftfield66]

So true.takes me back to my first time

[@trevoryou4907]

Exactly. I can’t stop watching ren. It hits so true so the darkness we all face inside to various levels.

[@zxertyhgfd]

Agreed! It's interesting how they all comment in the beginning, like usual, but there comes a point where they are in awe and don't want to interrupt the performance.

[@iskarma_tv3076]

facts!

[@lucidchaoscreationsuk]

100% I discovered him 48 hours ago and am now binging reactions to see if people react how I did and they all do ❤

[@nickvalheru]

"So cower at the man I've become, when I sing at the top of my lungs." This is such beautiful work.

[@rickp5954]

this is my fave part of the song :)

[@butchershoppequartet8690]

Sing it!

[@grimmliberty7447]

He does something that I've never heard before, his last musical phrase of the song, in his final stanza he doesn't do the downbeat and the last vocal "oo", instead he uses a full rest. No minor chord question or full chord answer, it just stops mid way. It makes your soul long to "know" what's going on, musically speaking, so his final soliloquy completed it. THAT is genius.

[@donnaewe3692]

I noticed that too. It's a perfect musical metaphor for the irresolvable state of mental unrest many live in.

[@TybudX]

I keep thinking what it must have been like to be around when Shakespeare was. He had to be surrounded by other people that knew what he knew, but they could only do parts of it themselves. And then you see somebody put all the peices together at the same time and everybody has a big picgure moment together and 6 or 7 hundred years later we get to do it again.

[@robinhuizing4406]

Your the first person that I've come across that's noticed the very same thing!

[@gregabbot4631]

Interesting. Thanks for the information, I've learned something and now the song just seems...hmm..still have no good words. Mozart would know.

[@gobkin123]

I'm surprised that no reactors I've come across have stated this. Glad to see someone said something.

[@mjlttown]

I"m declaring 2023 the year of Ren!

[@AH-zc6qu]

He deserves it more then anyone too 🙌🏼

[@joshuatrott193]

And 2024

[@bro.charles]

I think folks watch you 1. Because you have a great speaking voice. Your voice has a rich timbre to it, your enunciation is very clear, your voice is soothing. 2. You give great reactions to the songs you listen to. 3. Your honesty is very refreshing. I'm two reaction videos in, and I'd like to hear more. 4. Your personality is very cool; you come across as not having a pretentious bone in your body.

[@tavorzaalelkazam]

I would have spoken the same if you hadn't spoken it first. Very well put together about why we listen to him. Thank you for speaking the truth.

[@CapitanDePlai]

He is very smart also with a great general culture knowledge

[@lorinelson7523]

I agree 100%, you said it perfectly!

[@granadosvm]

I will add that the fact Mr. Lboyd has traveled extensively, shows as a wider understanding of things, compared to someone who has a narrow understanding shaped by contact with limited number of points of view. I know people who don't have the opportunity to travel don't mean to be narrow minded, I grew up like that, but in my experience to expand one's criteria one has to read and one has to travel. Mr. Lboyd seems to have both, making his comments wiser and deeper.

[@MontyDK1]

"Hi Ren" is a masterpiece. For many years to come, this will be a reference showing how a performance can draw attention to issues. This track, and Ren's delivery, will help a LOT of people. Both those suffering with mental illness, and those who try to understand it. It is a mind- and heartseeking missile. As for your Imposter Syndrom: A person I highly respect once told me (and I'm not sure if he stole it somewhere ;)): "Why bother to fit in, when you were born to stand out". You, Sir, stand out. That is the reason we listen to what you say. All the best, from Denmark

[@karenedel2301]

Totally agree

[@ChemAndAdrenaline]

Mange tak.

[@ruesparks]

"What you're finding intriguing about me is really just my oddness." This is spot on actually, because a lot of us are odd too so we see ourselves in you-and that's not a bad thing. You're authentic. And really, the oddness and authenticity is what make "Hi, Ren" great too. There's a large portion of our culture that is just fed up with the fakeness and lies and just wants to connect with people in real ways. Speaking of which, I'm never disappointed when I see you reacting to something I love, and this was no different :)

[@darcieturner5423]

I just found him, isn't he Amazing!! xo

[@vericaz3894]

To anyone who has not heard of this wonderful individual he will blow your mind have a listen To his beautiful voice and rap genius and lyrics and you will not believe his brilliance...

[@thunderballz74]

Merkules, Ren and Dax on a song would be great.

[@mrmontan23]

Yes, it was live. His videos are usually filmed/recorded in this manner. He's brilliant and deserves more recognition. Genius is but one word to describe Ren. He also streams on Twitch and his solo album is coming soon. Thank you for reacting to this.

[@hmo_mackey]

Samuel Perry-Falvey who filmed Hi Ren, clarifies the process in the comments section of Jonathan Hiller's (Filmmaker Reacts) reaction to the song. Live yes, not a one-take but a masterful piece of art nonetheless.

[@dannydevlin1893]

@@hmo_mackey It was one take. They did multiple 'one takes' and published the best version.

[@hmo_mackey]

@@dannydevlin1893 Ren and Samuel have clarified on various occasions that they did four takes and the final video was put together using those takes, not just one.

[@dannydevlin1893]

@hmo_mackey Oh yeah, some clips were put together. The performance itself was one take tho 🎶

[@pixie055]

I tried to get reactors to pay attention to Ren since 2020. I'm glad he is finally being appreciated for his absolutely captivating artistry.

[@independentunityreacts]

I wish I would have been around back in 2020 on KZbin and I would have gladly reacted to Ren then... I am on it now though lol

[@thetalantonx]

13:38 - Ren is a busker from the streets of London, frontman of The Big Push. He's been dealing with Lyme Disease (the autoimmune disease) for years now. Yes, this was one take ( as far as I know.) There's a video from Ren talking about the inspiration for the video, and a video from Ren when he was on the very edge of suicide. Ren is a virtuoso and a genius, without a doubt. Check out the Tale of Jenny and Screech (Full.) 17:00 - I'm here because of how you think and how you react, you are insightful and speak from both the heart and the mind. I have been looking forward to this reaction since I first encountered this song on another livestream. You caught so much, and I love how much it touched you. Edit: From *Wales* and performs in *Brighton* , signed a now-less-wrong-American.

[@morganperkins8280]

He's from Wales and lives in Brighton mate

[@thetalantonx]

@@malman6672 @morganperkins8280 Thanks lads. I'll edit!

[@flash1967fly]

Has Ren had classical, English lit, learning???

[@Philzoid]

Not from London, do some basic research.

[@tjbooker8585]

@Malman he's Welsh?

[@NOLAgenX]

I'm so glad to have you reacting to this genius. I first saw him last week with another reactor, and I was blown away. I DEVOURED Ren's channel after that. I'm 54 and have had a long and eclectic music listening history. Despite that, I can't remember the last time someone blew me away like Ren has!

[@nataliemarshall7158]

I just discovered Ren 15 mins ago and with this song and wow wow WOW!!! I am going right now to dive head first into his rabbit hole!!

[@zed4225]

Same x

[@helenjarvis7755]

Yes, yesterday. I agree with your reaction so much. I don't always know why I watch you. But I do try to appreciate your uniqueness from myself. And Ren! This is fire!

[@jaxonfreeman1756]

Same... i'm 61

[@Peepbus]

I love how much listening to this song got you to open up. Imposter syndrome is real. Anyone who watches you knows that you're not an imposter. I can't thank you enough for sharing that. I think most of us feel that way in our everyday lives.

[@bruceroller4995]

I watch you because I enjoy your content. And I enjoy your content because of YOU!!! But I get it. I'm the most self loathing individual. And the struggle is real. But you entertain, and the value of that is seriously finite. As hard as it is to hear... You're just a chill cool dude.🤘

[@jeffdavis1532]

It's because you're authentic!

[@Tessimistic420]

I think that it was live? His other videos give me Samson vibes of homemade(not in style or anything other than both 🔥🔥self-made)? Happy New Year Mr. Boyd Violet tale is one of Ren I think you'd enjoy, actually I think that you are going to enjoy A lot from this artist. ❤️

[@high-tech-rednek9498]

WOW.....Was not expecting that.....absolutely amazing

[@theamazingwebhead6453]

I recommend watching the tale of Jenny ane Screech after this, its a video of three songs ren put into one because they were a trilogy

[@IratePuffin]

Woah… that was an experience. Def going to check him out now.

[@OG-ls2un]

Wow! Thats how you start a New Year! Thank you Sir. Happy New Year

[@thomassullivan1207]

The reason why we watch you is because you are VERY good at this. Lots of people do what you but not many do it LIKE you. You're insightful, perceptive, introspective, observant, smart, grounded, sharp, aware, open to new ideas, non-judgmental, organized and articulate. All these things make you one of (if not THE) best at what you do. And that's why we watch you. Keep doing what you do, sir, and we'll keep watching.

[@dianesorensen2549]

This young man is intensely next level creative. ❤️

[@sig5615]

We watch you because you are you. It’s as simple as that. Keep being you, I’m here for it and appreciate you for the content. This song was powerful.

[@MrBurnout22]

masterpiece right here sheer genius

[@donnaewe3692]

First time ive heard of, or listened to, Ren. I am a writer, but find myself at a loss for putting the words together this masterpiece warrants. Beautiful. Prolific. Heroic. Divine. The Bohemian Rhapsody of mental health. ❤️‍🔥 Thank you for sharing this gem, always really enjoy your reactions sir! You asked, "Why do we watch you?" Personally? You help me feel less alone in this world. Plus, I admire your brilliance. I 'get' you...they do say, 'great minds run in small circles'! 😉 lol Thank you sir, from the bottom of my heart. Much ❤️

[@jw1289]

On your question on whether it was live. He was wearing a collar microphone and guitar was plugged in. He prides himself on one takes.

[@hmo_mackey]

As you may have seen already, Samuel Perry-Falvey who filmed Hi Ren, clarifies the process in the comments section of Jonathan Hiller's (Filmmaker Reacts) reaction to the song. Live yes, not a one-take but a masterful piece of art nonetheless.

[@joebob4609]

Wow I never heard anything like this. I like it.

[@davidlee3138]

I watch because i learn about yout you and we connect over music People by nature want to connect the internet has made this eaiser Just be you brotha 👋✌️❤️🤙

[@daniellac.7588]

You've got check Ren's other songs, most specifically Money Game Part 2 to which he hinted to in this song

[@elizabethtyler6382]

This is truly Unique. He is phenomenal

[@lifteachotherup64]

Thanks for introducing this artist to those of us who didn't know of him!

[@ivo001]

The amount of content has gotten so vast, that I don't check out every video anymore. Especially not from artist I did not know before. But today I clicked this, and was happy I did. Such an interesting and unique encounter, this boy Ren. And for you, mr Boyd, I watch you because your genuine. No faking, just honesty, purity.

[@nondetection8882]

Thank you for this. I enjoyed watching this once again via your reaction.

[@ptepaul5173]

Down a rabbit hole watching Hi Ren reactions. The song is so powerful, watching people see it for the first time is magical. Became a fan of you.

[@cheatingiscompeting3647]

Anyone who didn't watch the whole video missed out on the best part of the video. Keep doing what you do Sir, we very much enjoy it and you're commentary.

[@Mammutmango]

This guy is a boy genius. Please react to "The Tale of Jenny & Screech" and "money game" + "money game pt. 2". Welcome to a new world in which a modern day W. Shakespeare does stuff on youtube.

[@jazznblues9496]

I had a strong reaction like you on hearing "Hi Ren". My imposter syndrome was wondering why people cared about me like I was something or someone special. 10 years ago I was diagnosed with MS and have struggled through it with the help of my friends who I constantly felt I was letting down and not worthy of their care, I was just me, and was my worth, worth their care. I started looking inward and back to better days and in the process, I missed the here, and the now as I battled with people who did care no matter how I viewed my worth. Eventually, the depression that was killing me and my friendships lifted just a little and I saw that I could right this if I dropped the facade of being strong and openly accepted help. I realised that accepting help is not weak. So hope can be "the voice that you hear when you loosen the noose on the rope." a lyric that resonates and it can be as simple as a friend who cares. If you feel no one cares believe me when I say I care.

[@lestergutierrez6826]

I am so glad you reacted to Hi Ren, the world needs to hear this talent.

[@stacy4823]

I watch you because I like the way you appreciate the music and the no nonsense way you break it down for a better understanding. It's all about the music you are presenting and not about a show that you are putting on.

[@tonymetalhead6559]

Genius

[@coltenday7215]

You saying that you struggle wondering why we watch you is crazy to me. The humility you have in that statement. I watch you because your reactions seem super clear, you catch things that I miss, and your tone of voice is soothing. You are incredibly unique and you deserve all the followers that you have. We appreciate you. Keep up the great work!

[@jeremymiller6830]

I thought about your question of why do we watch and I think it’s because of the excitement of sharing a great song with a friend that equally shares your love of music . I love watching you react to a song that I love and vice versa I love when you introduce me to a song that I’ve never heard that I’m thankful to add to musical library. You’re genuine, honest and respectful and sadly that’s rare traits in today’s world.

[@mastersoomatai2101]

Money game 2 is the she sells seashells reference. Ren is amazing.

[@Jacob_Junge]

So glad to see you react to Ren. I discovered him a few weeks ago, and I've been obsessed with him since. I haven't been this excited about new music in years!

[@madschac7451]

Came for the Song, stayed for your wonderful reaction. For me, you are a wise man - that´s the first vid from you I´ve ever watched and you directly touched my heard. Ren is such a gunies artist and "Hi Ren" is one of the deepest songs I´ve ever heard and with your reaction, the emotions you transport through your words, your voice and your eyes - puh, man...I didn´t cry realy truly for years, now I am sitting here, watching this video the second time in a row and can´t stop crying. Rens words, your reaction, everything you say...it touches me in so many ways - thank you, thank you so much 😌

[@johnathanrhoades7751]

We watch you because we enjoy “hanging out” with you, in a weird parasocial (but hopefully not unhealthy) sense. You don’t come across as performative and that’s rare. Also, Ren is amazing!! Just found him today and…yeah. He deserves any and all success coming his way.

[@Disaga]

Love the reaction man, I'm glad more people are discovering Ren. He has a lot of great songs but I'd recommend checking out Money Game part 1 and part 2 next

[@CatSamurai99]

I like this song, and so do I.

[@Knvb-]

I have never heard of REN before but that was unbelievable! Thank you for featuring and reacting to this!

[@outdoorschick]

Your reaction, and your faces as it keeps going is EXACTLY how we all felt!!!! The progression. Ren is such an inspiration, and motivation. I'm so grateful I found him.

[@maxmacdonald7174]

It wears you out when you go too far down that hole. You come across as gentle and a truly good person. You do not dog people out.

[@MrLboydReacts]

everyone is just trying to live their life the best way they can, who am i judge someone else by their life decisions

[@raph655]

This is what a rising star looks like... his music is very melodic

[@leonfarrington1880]

the best thing about watching ren reaction videos is when the reactor calls him what he is, a genius, and as someone who has listened to him for years i can sit and think “teehee i know he’s a genius now more people know” he’s incredible, truly truly incredible

[@melaniejones2090]

People watch you because you are genuine. Your reactions, your enthusiasm, your love of music. Genuine.

[@scribbleboymetal]

Here for the musical conversation. 😎 It's like having a buddy say hey check out this song I heard. Also you're very relatable in life experience and musical taste .

[@justinmoore4946]

I came across Ren from this video and have to say THANK YOU!! This is quite literally one of the most genius, creative works of music I have seen in a long time with a brilliant message to match.

[@FuckingLopo]

I just discovered Ren as well and I'm so glad that people around the tube are reacting so positively about him, first of all because he truly deserves that, but secondly I am so glad that nowadays something like this, that on the surface looks so simple but that in reality needs so much work, talent and skills involved and with so many layers to unfold and discover, it's being recognized for the amazing piece of art that is

[@josephmiley7005]

PLEASE - do Jenny's Tale, Screech's Tale, and Violet's tale by Ren - you have to do them in that order and at the same time to get the full impact - masterful work!

[@coopz76]

Ren is amazing. His range is phenomenal, both vocally and stylistically. From Humble and Blind eyed to Money game pt2(she sells sea shells reference in Hi Ren) and the Tale of Jenny and Screech(not Saved by the bell Screech 😉) trilogy. And the more rap orientated What you want(I'm pretty sure you'll hear the 'influences lol) and Power. Not to mention the busking video's with the Big Push.

[@taelok]

I love that early into the song the "dark" Ren spat at "light" Ren and told him to drown in the white noise at 3:51, then at 10:28 "dark" Ren goes off and becomes that white noise to try to drown out the message of hope "light" Ren is representing. The lights flickering while "dark" Ren is active is pretty dope, too.

[@gregbeard6057]

So glad the great Mr Boyd has reacted to the musical and lyrical genius that is Ren!!! This is totally live. All of his music videos are live and most in one camera shot. I'd highly recommend Ren's Tales Trilogy; Jenny's Tale followed by Screech's Tale and then Violet's Tale. On Ren's KZbin channel he has the trilogy in one video. I think you'd find it very interesting. Keep up the good work. 👍🏻

[@jonathanshaw3755]

Was so happy to see you reacted to this song! Great job. Great song.

[@bookerwills8649]

You gotta do the whole jenny screech violet tale, and yes that was live, most of his stuff while doing these type of ren music he does in one take

[@ub-relax6800]

I appreciate being appreciated by the person I am appreciating for the appreciation he embodies!

[@Attabasca]

This song is brilliant, so glad to see you covering it. Also, any chance of a future side gig reading audiobooks? I LOVE your voice. Also, I think we all suffer imposter syndrome to some degree. I think that is also part of the human experience. Even a true narcissist may be gripped by imposter syndrome every so often. But trust the reaction. Trust in the fact that you get the views you get and the subscribers you get because your voice and thoughts are worthwhile. You are no imposter. You are worth my time and apparently 703,000 people agree with me.

[@RhDjk]

Really respect how your review departed from your filmmaker self, and surrendered to how Ren’s composition got to your heart, to your real, to your you. That’s when your words came forward authentically. Thank you.

[@JensRandolff]

I am glad you discovered Ren. I just came across his music a couple of days ago. He performed this live. You should check out his collaborations with Sam Tomkins, Chinchilla, as well as his performances with "The Big Push," a street band he was a member of in the UK. He has an amazing singing voice.

[@scottlaurenson3390]

Great reaction 👍 Ren has a great back catalogue and Jenny and screech is a good place to start with violets tale to finish the trilogy 👍 and so much more..... Very talented and totally grounded, enjoy ✌️❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 . Happy New year 🥂

[@kernow62]

I am not usually a fan of music reaction videos because many seem forced and contrived. This is the first one of your reaction videos that I have seen, primarily because I too was blown away by this artist and track. Your response mirrored mine when I first saw this a day ago. I couldn't really believe what I was hearing ... if a song can be perfection, perfection in lyrics, prefection in musicality, perfection in timing, perfection in conveying feeling and most importantly perfection in touching the listener's very soul ... this song is it! BTW, your voice is so melodic and soothing that it makes listening along enjoyable. Keep on reacting.

[@seanm3933]

"We need more artists like this" 100%. They are so rare.

[@erebus890]

Ren is amazing! You gotta check out Jenny’s tale, screech’s tale and violets tale! There’s a full video for all of them! Both money games are great too!

[@tomapanina7935]

I believe he sang it live because he's done it before in his previous videos. For example, check out the Violet's tale and Jenny and Creech

[@jasontongue5685]

What a line. “The brighter the light, the deeper the shadows”.

[@chevy_ok6719]

We watch you being you’re a GEM. your voice is comforting.. the way you appreciate these artists❤

[@metalbootlegslivearchives]

I just discovered him the other day and I think he does a lot of these videos live. He is absolutely outstanding!

[@cas9065]

Thank you for you wonderful review. It was amazing to join you as you discover what is so special about this song. Thank you also for sharing your own vulnerability. I wanted to share it with you, because you are genuine and thoughtful and open, and because I thought that you attract people who will appreciate Ren. He is a stunning alround musician, great performer, deep thinker and brilliant storyteller. He has a power like Bo Burnam in 'Welcome to the Internet'. People below already mentioned two brilliant follow ups for Ren: 'The Tale of Jenny and Screech' and Chalk Outlines. Ren is about to self release a new album called sickboi.

[@MrGhostTube]

Moves me to the core every time. Really enjoyed the reaction here to as a fellow autistic this touches that deep generalised empathy many of us feel. ❤️✊🏻

[@freddiehansen7324]

You asked why people watch you, and I can only answer for myself. Your JOY of music is one, and a succinct analysis of music always teaches me something I didn't notice or didn't know. And you have introduced me to music I probably wouldn't have found otherwise. Imposter or not - you are a joy to watch. So thank you for introducing me to Ren as well - what a bard!

[@WillBilly425]

There aren't many songs that contain lyrics that can my the hairs on my arms stand up. But when Ren goes off, it happens. Bravo. This is genius level stuff here. In regards to your question of why people watch you. Of course I can only speak for myself, but I watch you because you come across as just a real person. Not a persona or character. Also, I like the perspective you give on these reaction videos. Often times I agree with you, but not always. But even when we disagree, I can still respect the info you bring, and sometimes even I see where maybe I was mistaken and learn something. I watched this video in particular because I wanted to see if I was over reacting with how amazing I think this song/video is. But after watching your reaction, we feel the same way. Keep it up and I'll keep watching!

[@ActuallyAcce]

So happy you've reacted to Ren, his music is something special and I hope you react to more!

[@rhonda-qc6qy]

I've just watched you from Australia because I'm watching every Ren review I can find and watching your face as Ren takes you on a wild ride. And I loved watching you get hooked just like me. You hear the words but you experience this performance and you understand it and value it like we do. Ren is a genius and we can't get enough of him. Your other brain is the reason I relate to you. And why I relate to Ren. The genius is there to see and feel for those who feel and for those who feel too much. I've subscribed. Thank you.

[@christyheffernan1248]

So long ago now but the Renegades are still with you. ❤️🙏🏼

[@juliethorne8050]

Thank you for reacting to Ren. His brain/heart/emotion and hurt need to be remembered. My daughter has Aspergers, I have ADHD, and he sings them all into our hearts with humility and raw truth. He's a child of the inner, deeper world of human beings. He is us. We are him. Thank you for helping Ren to make it where he deserves to be. He was found by Sony when he was busking and dropped by them when he became too sick. But by sickness and illness makes the best songs and tunes. I remember Alison Moyet saying that her best songs were written when she was heartbroken. It matters. You matter. We matter. HE matters. If he leaves us we must forever hail his talent. Such a brain should never be dimissed. Watch some of his other stuff.

[@stranger2Utube]

Mr Boyd, that is the most emotional I have ever seen you become. It seemed like you're about to cry at times. And surprisingly it was really awesome, trust me. And I think it is a great compliment to Ren that he influenced you this way

[@simpleiowan3123]

Dude, we watch you because you're honest and intelligent. My daughter is aspy as well, she's the exact same way and also doesn't get why people find her so refreshing. Keep it up, you rock!

[@simpleiowan3123]

No need to respond my man :)

[@maxproudlock7962]

Ren is an absolute genius and your reaction videos are honest, wholesome and entertaining. The reason people watch you is because you are you. Keep being you and producing content ❤

[@jeremymiller6830]

I’m so grateful that you took time to check this out. The first time I watched it I was stunned and shocked by how extraordinary it was. I’m a huge fan of yours and truly enjoy watching your work. I can only tell you why I watch your channel and it’s because you are genuine and it comes through every time.

[@yilomina2047]

I loved this reaction - I just recently discovered Ren, and now I'm hooked, so it's great to see someone else fall in love with him!

[@jamesking13]

We watch you because you are YOU! Your reaction is so real, no inhibitory filter…….you are real. You are where most people aspire to be, but their internal constraints stop them. Be real, be yourself, always😎👍

[@darylleborgne3061]

I found you through this video. I had found Ren recently through my recommendations. This song exactly. And it was an experience for me. where it touched my heart through all it's genius. The guitar playing inspired me because I play guitar well and I love the epic folk/storytelling style of playing and I just don't encounter that anymore. Anyways. I also freestyle rap daily for the last 3 years. So I'm definitely getting better there and I love the mix of these elements along with using his voice as an instrument in the intro/outro. Like you said the guy is a genius and the rest of his music is also right up there with this song. Like I said I have already seen this video a lot since I found it. But I showed a few of my good friends it and it just didn't have the same effect on them and their reaction to it was negative and ultra critical when I feel they didn't even give it a chance to begin with. So when u showed up in my recommendations. I needed to see if I was the only one with this love for the skills and struggle. By watching you I feel complete now but not 100% because I also have trouble forgetting anything. I'm cursed and blessed with the same stuff you have. So now I'll make my way to 100% complete by watching you. Great minds think alike. So you got my subscription and bell hit. So now I look forward to see more of your content. No 🧐 doubt

[@dadcraft9949]

Ren's the literal actual best. And yes, nearly all of his videos (including this one) are one-takes using the live audio in the final product. You should check out Money Game, Money Game pt 2, and all three of Jenny's Tale/Screeches Tale/Violet's Tale.

[@ct5625]

Artists spend far too much time worrying about being derivative, I experience it myself. It's a hard thing to overcome. If artists could abandon self doubt and imposter syndrome they would have more time to create freely and from that comes true art. I feel like Ren is doing that with this song, and that's probably why it resonates so much with so many people. Loved you reaction to this.

[@futureprimitivesoap]

Your reaction is my favourite. You got it in the same way I feel we all did. He's a genius for sure. He took us on a journey from beginning to end, and it was a flawless performance. I could feel his pain and his joy. Amazing!

[@high-tech-rednek9498]

I watch you because Your a very Smart and well sophisticated person. I like to listen to educated people talk.

[@Hundhammer]

Discovered this a few weeks ago and thought it was brilliant, even initiated a few reactions (not on your channel though as I never seem to get through without a dono - no blame on you, just an observation, guess your channel is just too big, and you deserve it..). All the more I appreciate you found your way to this and posted it on New Years Eve, good start into 2023... check his trilogy "The Tale of Jenny', 'The tale of Screetch' and 'The Tale Of Violet', three songs that are connected to each other brilliantly but you only find out how when listening to the ending of 'Violet'... - very well done one shot videos as well... - dark stuff, but real and compassionate, and I agree: we need more artists like Ren... Thanks, happy new year to you and all who may read this, have an amazing day and enjoy it - thoroughly! Peace and love from Bavaria! 💗💗💗

[@MikeyShelley]

Ren is absolutely fantastic!! Really glad you have discovered him and reacted so brilliantly to this song. A brilliant analysis... Go get it man! Please react to more of his stuff. It's an absolute treasure chest that twists and turns every step of the way! ♥️

[@improveourselves3929]

The reason I've always watched you is because I just get the sense that everything you say is really what you think, and I find your analyses interesting. Now today I find out that you have Asperger's too LOL. So it's a kindred way that you talk and apparently probably some kind of similar facial expressions to the other people I've met with Asperger's around whom I feel comfortable as well. Thanks for sharing that you're on the spectrum too. :) Anyway so about Ren, anyway so about Ren, I just heard him for the first time about an hour ago and was shockingly impressed. So I typed in your channel and his name to see if you had reacted to it and presto, here we are! Anyway man, great too hear that you had a similar reaction and high respect for this masterpiece "Hi Ren". Lovee when you said "bars" to the pendulum light darkness lyric, as i felt a similar respect for his poetic words. Then i hear you mention Asperger's and i smiled with recognition as the puzzle pieces snap into place. Always a pleasure to hear your reactions, good sir. Keep being you. :)

[@Rewhaley07]

I came across his song for the first time today. I was shocked at how well he captured, and verbalized his struggle. It’s really refreshing to hear a song that so many people can relate to that actually puts into words how they may feel. I’m a medically retired Marine and I’ve spent decades trying to articulate my experiences and emotions. It takes a great deal of introspection to do what he’s done. The world seriously needs more of this!