GIRL REACTS TO Ren - "For Joe"

[@michaelphipps8647]

Losing it, Illest of our time, What you want to see Ren's playful fun side. Trust me.

[@MaddyReactions]

☺️

[@stevehartley7504]

Or further back to Love Music 1, 2 and 3 But then you can't go wrong when you spin the Ren Discography!

[@peterjack840]

The cityscape is Calgary, Canada, where Ren is currently receiving treatment for the aftermath of Lyme disease. Joe committed suicide on Anglesey in Wales.

[@MaddyReactions]

Ohhh

[@michaelphipps8647]

Such a beautiful tribute to Joe 😇 ❤ 😇 ❤

[@MaddyReactions]

Most definitely! 😊

[@pabloesco2007]

This song is the final version of puzzle where all the pieces about Joe coming from different songs join for this one. Beautiful tribute to his friend.

[@MaddyReactions]

So cool!

[@jabbazabba23]

My favorite thing about this guy is not even his music or talent. Is that a young man from a little town in Wales worked hard and struggled, went through 10+ years of physical suffering, and is now very literally changing the way people think and talk on a worldwide scale. He let no excuses get in the way. Is full of common sense and helps others are see it in a very digestible way.

[@MaddyReactions]

SO TRUE!

[@badwolf1587]

He has the SINGULAR GIFT,, , of putting you and your feelings EXACTLY where HE wants you to be.

[@jeffmason4151]

Ren is such an amazing talent. Is there any instrument he cannot play? He plays everything so fluently. But it's his lyrics that get me every time. Rest in paradise Joe ❤️

[@MaddyReactions]

💖

[@sheenadees2701]

Yes I believe that's exactly what he's doing is taking music from the past that he's written for Joe and mixed it all in to create the song called For Joe and yes it's so beautifully done it's definitely a masterpiece in my opinion.

[@MaddyReactions]

Most definitely!!

[@mattyball]

“Freckled angels “ was the first song he wrote about Joe as the first thing he remembered about meeting him was a lad doing a front flip onto a sofa and Joe shouting “Swanton bomb” as he was a big “Hardy brothers “ WWE fan. He did it again and again this joyful boy covered in freckles. You might notice he references“Swantom bomb” and “Hardy brothers” in a couple of his songs. He always seems to sneak in a lot of references to previous songs he has done before. Like “she sells sea shells on the sea shore” in “Hi Ren” is from “Money game” part two. There is such a diverse catalog to pick from and he never seems to disappoint. Again thanks for the heartfelt reaction ❤.

[@peterveste6976]

thank you for reacting and supporting my favourite artist ever ❤❤❤

[@MaddyReactions]

Of course!

[@TheSimJoh]

Yes! Much improved audio balance - thank you for making the adjustment :) I also appreciate your empathy for Ren.

[@MaddyReactions]

LOL it took about four hours, but I figured it out! LOL had no idea microphone settings were so advanced.

[@patrickquinlan3056]

Ren breaks our hearts so skillfully. The city in the background is Calgary in Canada where he is receiving treatment for Lyme disease. Ren's friend, Joe, jumped from a bridge between Anglesey and the mainland of North Wales. He returned there last week to give a cheque for £21,000 to the Lifeboat Service who searched for Joe's body and then gave Joe's family £8,0000 which they have put towards a trailer they were saving for to use for traveling around the UK. That was the first time he had been back to the scene of the suicide for 12 years. I'm looking forward to the next random surprise from you.

[@MaddyReactions]

Wow, epic! Appreciate you sharing, Patrick!

[@FonWin]

I choose to think that he fills our hearts.

[@patrickquinlan3056]

@@FonWin In order to fill a closed heart it needs to first be broken open. The horrors of the world close us down. In my view, Ren ruthlessly breaks hearts with his own pain. Joe's suicide broke Ren's heart. Ultimately, love fills hearts and we can be full of love for Ren while acknowledging the hurt.

[@JensRandolff]

Hey, Brother. Good to see you again. Thanks for sharing the information with others.

[@patrickquinlan3056]

@@JensRandolff Thank you, my brother. I follow in your own esteemed footsteps. Your own comments are an inspiration to me.

[@ColourboxNow]

This is a cityscape of Calgary, Alberta where Ren is being treated for Lime Disease. A beautiful but heartbreaking song.

[@MaddyReactions]

So true! 💖

[@sketchtherapy1218]

The song plays almost like the stages of grieving done in a mix of old and new verses. Another great reaction, blessings from Puerto Rico.

[@MaddyReactions]

Very true!!

[@harmonwalker3876]

Finally got your volume right. I really like your reactions and your understanding the songs. Best of times to you and those you love

[@MaddyReactions]

Thank you, you too!

[@steveeccles1341]

Beautiful reaction again Matty, thanks. Its a tough song and gets me everything. The rabbit hole is deep so keep exploring. One of my favourites is Power its such a great video made so simply with two phones I think you'll love it 😊

[@MaddyReactions]

Thanks so much, Steve! ☺️

[@JensRandolff]

Thank you for another genuine reaction. Ren’s song "Su!cIde" gutted me, and I was not able to watch or listen to it again until now. I have not even been able to watch a single reaction to it. It was a sad, haunting, gut-wrenching tribute. My best friend took his life 38 years ago. However, after listening to "To Joe" several times, I came to the realization that as sad and emotional as this song is, it has had a healing effect on me and has given me a sense of closure. Even the lyrics of the epilogue from "Su!cIde" that "gutted" me impacted me differently this time around. Anthony Ray (@AnthonyRay) said after reacting to this performance (I am paraphrasing) that he felt that after all these years, Ren seems to have found a measure of acceptance regarding the loss of his best friend. Anthony's comment suddenly made me aware of the song's impact on me, and I am actually able to watch or listen to "Su!cIde" again. Although I will probably not watch any reactions to it, as I consider this song to be much too personal, and watching someone else's grief would only compound my pain. Thomas Goldschmidt (@thomasgoldschmidt298) remarked, "For Joe" is a continuation of "Su!cIde," displaying the five stages of grief, adding acceptance to the end of his last song…..This song and the sobbing hug he received from Joe's mom after showing the video bring closure to all involved! I think ending "To Joe" with lines from "Freckles Angels" left me with a more optimistic outlook. It is as if Ren is trying to tell us that even though some of our loved ones are physically gone from our life, their memory continues to live in and through us. I think that is why I got a sense of closure and peace.

[@MaddyReactions]

Beautiful, thanks for sharing Jens!

[@badwolf1587]

❤ Ren has the SINGULAR GIFT of putting you and your feelings EXACTLY where HE WANTS YOU!!!❤😊😢

[@michaelphipps8647]

This is in Calgary, where Ren is getting treatment.

[@MaddyReactions]

Wow, beautiful

[@piwaka50]

You need to read the message Ren has placed under the video, he played this for Joe's, parents at their home.

[@MaddyReactions]

Oh wow, that would have been so challenging to do. How beautiful!

[@rastarobo2g177]

This song literally broke me 5 years ago my best friend Matt took his own life I miss him like crazy ever since that I feel like a piece of me is missing he was my best friend since 1st grade he was like a brother to me

[@MaddyReactions]

❤️ sending best wishes

[@kevh953]

We all should check in on the people we love and ask if they are really doing ok, it can really make a difference ( i know only too well). I hope you are all doing ok today, keep smiling and stay strong ✌️ great reaction Matty

[@MaddyReactions]

Sending best wishes to you also, thanks for the kindness Kev!

[@harmonwalker3876]

One more thing.. One reaction channel in the chat someone said that Ren has broken the age barrier. The guy said he was 82 then everyone else started posting their age. I am 64 and I was surprised how many 60 plus people posted in the chat. And how many between 12 - 15 posted. Ren sure is special. Thank you again for taking your time to share

[@MaddyReactions]

Lovely!! 💖

[@KaiMariano-lk3rv]

For Joe is now my favorite song lol

[@MaddyReactions]

☺️💖

[@KaiMariano-lk3rv]

It's so close I can't wait!

[@larryc3860]

R.I.P., Joe and I hope YOU find peace, Ren......

[@mldkenny]

The Master of genuine emotion at work, just love Ren and the hope his gives to others! If you need a much lighter and wonderful song try The Big Push ( the band Ren is in ) doing Bongo Bong! Thanks for your heartfelt reaction.

[@Silkytoaster]

Yes Bongo Bongo is a gem - one of many Ren Gems ❤

[@MaddyReactions]

Yes please!

[@Jason_xofilos]

If you watch the Knox interview Ren intellectually and logically knows there wasn’t anything he could have done that night but emotionally is another thing… the empty cup. But notice there is a bottle of light (lights) to fill the empty cup. The previous produced video was dark and filled with pain and frustration. This starts with that pain but continues with what Joe and all his actions has taught and given Ren. That bottle of light to fill the empty cup. Not only a crafted masterpiece but preformed extremely well with the help from Sam.

[@MaddyReactions]

💖

[@markwilken2492]

This one broke my heart. You did a lovely job here. Rapt I found your channel, just subbed!

[@MaddyReactions]

Thanks so much! 💖

[@DavidDArcy1975]

such a beautiful medley from an inspirational and generational musician.... nothing but love and respect for Ren ♥ Respect & Peace ☘

[@MaddyReactions]

💖💖💖

[@McLeod2022]

Back again. Ren's live performances hit, to me, harder than the heavier production... and I mean NO disrespect in saying that. He and his crew are AMAZING. I just like, as I have gotten older, the live performances that allow us to hear the humanity through cracks, off key notes, environmental sound. I circle about Ren all the time. I come to this channel because I trust it is an honest take. Peace and Love, as Always. You Bless us every time. ☮☮💜💜

[@ikingipapa]

RIP Joe Hughes, wearing the same shirt eternally. Love you ren

[@MaddyReactions]

💖

[@dougoneill7266]

Joe passed in Menai Bridge, Anglesey, North Wales, where Ren and myself are from. This backdrop is Calgary, Canada, where Ren is undergoing treatment for the damage caused by his undiagnosed Lyme's disease. Someone will bring me up to speed if I'm wrong, but, I believe this was prepared as a presentation for Joe's Mam n Dad when he met them on his return To Anglesey to present them with some of the proceeds of his album Freckled Angels and to present a cheque for £21,000 to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) The voluntary search and rescue organisation that did so much on the night in question and following days to help out when Joe passed.

[@MaddyReactions]

Wow, thank you for the insight!

[@michaelphipps8647]

Looking forward to this one!!!❤❤❤❤

[@MaddyReactions]

Hope you like it!

[@peters2614]

Ren did this live, in front of Joe´s parents. Goosebumps...

[@ancltube]

As I understood it he did not perform it in front of them, but he did show them this recording, which at the time was not yet released. I might be wrong though.

[@1tommymulligan]

I just can't imagine how Ren felt at 3am when he got that call from his friend who said she had received a call from Joe on the Menai Bridge and he was about to jump. Getting dressed and running to the bridge 10 mins away, calling him on his phone and living in hope thinking If he's still on the phone, as its engaged so I'll get there in time. Then the phone going dead just as he approached the bridge, heart-breaking.

[@MaddyReactions]

Right, it is tragic.

[@karlbecker8775]

Thank you.

[@scottlaurenson3390]

Great reaction 👍 Ren reaches in and touches your Heart...💔. I love Dominos and Patience 2016... Both tracks are soild gold 🔥. ✌️❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@MaddyReactions]

Added!

[@iamlpinthe312]

Ren was in a band called The Big Push. Highly recommend I ShotThe Sheriff/ Road to Zion/ HipHop and War Pigs. Also Fire, Dominoes, Ocean

[@MaddyReactions]

On the list! 💖

[@roccomarciano6099]

Respect from 🇬🇧 ✌️

[@MaddyReactions]

🩷

[@UKmarlee]

Frecled angel was his friend Joe he had freckles ❤

[@dale897]

No this is in canada, his friend jumped off a bridge in wales. The bridge is in a song though, i think it's in "how to be me" ren and chinchilla.

[@MaddyReactions]

Oh wow

[@kevinmauch5622]

Vancouver to be precise. Lovely city.

[@oneoddsockk]

The Menai Bridge isn't in any song video by Ren.

[@chris6770]

There's a blog post on his channel that describes what happened to Joe and is worth reading for context. This song was a mashup of three of his songs. His piano skills are amazingly good, another skill I now want to hear more of from him. The city here is not his home town. It's Calgary, Canada, where he's been staying to recieve experimental stem cell treatments to try and repair some of the damage the undiagnosed lyme disease caused him. He's currently back in the UK but will be returning to Calgary soon to carry on the treatment.

[@MaddyReactions]

Lovely!

[@trickhayproductions]

HIS FRIEND JUMPED OFF BRIDGE IN THE UK, THIS CITY IS TORONTO CANADA I BELEIVE. HE IS THERE NOW GETTING TREATMENTS.

[@MaddyReactions]

Thanks for the info 💖

[@kimbeeau]

❤❤

[@MaddyReactions]

💖

[@Lunabracco]

Freckled angels is beautiful, I'm not sure but I think that might be Calgary where Ren has been having treatment ? Don't quote me on that though ...

[@MaddyReactions]

So wonderful, thanks, Susan! ☺️

[@Lunabracco]

@@MaddyReactions you are more than welcome Matty , I can't wait to see more Ren reactions , I will list a few , not sure which you are aware of children of the moon , how to be me , precious, is beautiful one of my favourites , as is heretic ,it's hauntingly beautiful, ...have a great evening ❤️

[@dieseldieseldieselfuel]

If I’m not mistaken the video looks like it was in Calgary Alberta Canada 🇨🇦

[@MaddyReactions]

Ooooh! It looks pretty there! I’m

[@dieseldieseldieselfuel]

@@MaddyReactions we have the smallest of city’s compared to USA but we have the craziest landscaping and chill wide open view of the northern lights at night the amazing mountains the water falls ect away from the city live if you Under stand 😀

[@Rackelhane]

👍👍❤

[@MaddyReactions]

☺️

[@DavidDArcy1975]

p.s Matty... much better sound from your mic, proper quality on your voice Respect & Peace ☘

[@MaddyReactions]

Thanks for noticing! ☺️

[@ryanjackson645]

srry for mixup was on phone til i seen it on big screenn had to view in hidef lol