“Hi Ren” REACTION

[@JensRandolff]

A little background on Ren that I gathered from his posts and an interview. Ren pursued a career in music from an early age. In 2009, while studying music performance at Bath Spa University, he began to experience health issues and was struggling to attend his lectures. In 2010, he was signed by Sony Records and was working on an album when his health deteriorated to the point where he was unable to continue and subsequently dropped by Sony. His illness often kept him in bed for up to 23 hours a day. Ren was initially diagnosed with depression, bipolar disorder, and chronic fatigue syndrome. It would take seven years before a doctor in Belgium finally correctly diagnosed Ren with autoimmunity, Lyme disease, and resulting damage to the brain, organs, and joints. Ren eventually underwent stem cell therapy in the United States, which improved his health, but it has not been a cure. He is currently in Canada for more treatments and will have to be there for at least six months. Ren’s Canadian doctor discovered that Ren has also developed a condition called Mast Cell Activation Disorder, which has affected the myelin sheath in his brain, his thyroid, adrenals, and his bones. Ren stated: “It's a lot to wrap my head around having to be away from friends, family, and a successful career, and almost feels like a total juxtaposition to the fact that my music is blowing up right now and spreading to all corners of the world, but that's life, we take the good with the bad.” Let’s keep supporting Ren and not pull a “Sony” on him as he undergoes his treatment. Check out his channel, listen to some of his earlier work, like and comment on his performances, and let’s lift Ren’s spirits. If you are a believer, pray for him. Ren is an artist with something to say to this generation, and his work is needed in these troubling times.

[@mrgrady9289]

Thanx for that bigger picture of his whole story, I had lots of pieces...I'm amazed by him

[@---bu6eg]

Super grateful for you putting all of that info together. Ren is a Bard to me, his music really impacts me in a powerful way. Super glad so many are feeling it too

[@bryanwinchell2485]

Thank you SO much for putting this all together! I'm a blogger who wrote a long post about "Hi, Ren" that I published earlier this week and I'm now working on a part 2, focusing on the Reaction videos and I'd like to ask your permission to quote your summary here and I'll include your name and, of course, some gratitude. Let me know if that is okay. Meanwhile, here is a Friend Link to my first post---you'll see I very much agree with your conclusion here! As I wrote, "Ren uses his musical talent and skill, and his lyrical, musical, and visual storytelling to engage the listener as he fully inhabits wide-ranging characters from a place of deep empathy and profound psychological understanding. By doing this, he is breaking open the hearts of those who find his art, creating connections between us in a time when making heart-based connections may be the one thing that saves us from ourselves." bryanwinchell-japan.medium.com/hi-ren-examined-pt-1-the-overview-f0e247e4bd60?sk=30e19a6651455a212022847a731a7937

[@JensRandolff]

@@bryanwinchell2485 I appreciate your kind words and your thoughtful comments regarding Ren. Feel free to use and share my summary; it is all public information. Thank you for the link to your blog. I am looking forward to reading it.

[@JensRandolff]

@@bryanwinchell2485 I just finished reading Part I of you blog. Exceptionally well-written. I am looking forward to reading the other parts when you have published them. Thank you for your work.

[@dougoneill7266]

In my humble opinion Ren will be a very important artist. Should you choose to check out his London trilogy - 'Jenny's Tale/Screech's Tale and Violets' Tale, be sure to do them in this order. It's quite an extraordinary piece of work.

[@niklaswelzel]

Yes Yes YES! This is a must.

[@JesseJames7-8-9]

This man will go far. Seriously powerful

[@mudageki]

All demons love pretension.

[@123mountaingirl]

Watch the The Tale of Jenny and Screech (full) it has all 3 videos in the correct order. It deserves to be seen in its entirety without losing the continuity. It’s worth it. It’s dark and tragic, but a masterpiece of storytelling!

[@roberfred760]

@@mudageki demons doesnt exist . It is survival instinct or the reptilian brain that is at play , the Beast .

[@HalkerVeil]

If it's not commercials it's pausing for 5 minutes, if it's not pausing it's chat making noise, if its not chat it's a cat, if it's not a cat it's the next commercial. I feel my other Ren coming.

[@Budini67]

Every time I see 'Hi Ren' it just God smacks me like the very first time I saw it. He is not a musician so much as an *artist*. Simply amazing reaction! 💖🙏🏼🤗🎶

[@andy2950]

Don't worry about copyright issues. Ren is OK with people reacting to his music.

[@LiannaBabeli]

Indeed. Ren has made it clear that he wants people to enjoy his music, even if that's reactions. As an independent artist, he does whatever he wants with his content and we should encourage it. His entire collection of music is incredibly beautiful, even if it is not always technically accurate.

[@sam-psonsmith9951]

@@LiannaBabeli he even said that he is glad over the reactions, and that the reactions help him as much as they it helps them, because it spreads the word and makes people share the art.

[@pabloesco2007]

I saw him wrote in commentaries of reactors that they can do a full react without the fear of copystrike 😉😊

[@harribergman2020]

It's performed live too, so impressive. I've been looking at all the reactions done with Ren over the past few months. There are at least hundreds now. And I'm not alone, there are thousands of us who have fallen down Ren's rabbit hole. Congratulations if you fall too 🙂

[@kimzwolinski9919]

Me too and I’m enjoying the journey 😊 It’s so cool watching the transformation on peoples faces from the beginning until the end of the song ❤

[@independentunityreacts]

YEh the rabbit hole grabbed me an my channel as well lol

[@LemonSquezzed85]

Wouw. Thanks Carlie. You showed me something that surprised me. I thought that can't happen musically no more. Gold.

[@charlescooper8042]

Check out ren chalk outlines, how to be me, blind eyed featuring angry parking garage attendant, money game 1 and 2, the tale of jenny and screech (full 13 min version) and prepare to be amazed

[@Gaming_Sparky58]

If you liked this I would highly suggest watching rens trilogy songs A tale of Jenny and Screech.

[@poolhallshark]

Hello, Carlie. This is an absolute masterpiece by an independent artist. Absolutely great 🙂 Love from Norway ♥♥♥♥♥

[@ralphmellor1909]

I hadn't yet dared to suggest this video to a reactor. I haven't yet watched your reaction beyond the start but you've already gotten that it's something unique -- ha! you said that a few seconds after I typed it! Anyhow, yes, it's art, it's poetry, but it's so much more...

[@adamlamay5846]

It's one of the most interesting videos she's ever seen which is why she's only taking her eyes off of 30 times and posit 17 times in the first 2 1/2 minutes. lol. If you're reading this there are other reaction videos watch any of them

[@SheaWhatNow]

Dude this was requested by a subscriber while I was LIVE STREAMING. I had no idea what type of video it was or how much of an impact it would make. I was reading comments from y my subscribers live commenting and trying not to ignore them. You don’t know what you’re talking about so feel free to go watch literally anyone else and leave negativity there.

[@lightbody666]

I went back and watch old reaction I'm more annoyed now than I was when I first watched it why would you stop it that many times. And you still do it to this day

[@kenteas9461]

The tale of Jenny and Screech........Ren. Trilogy. Must watch in order. Will blow you away!!

[@larryfroot]

Not only is Hi Ren simply brilliant in its exemplary musicianship, poetry and theme. It is so deeply relatable to so many of us. Ren has gone through the Shadow and come out with a gift for us all.

[@tinymusikcodottv-Musikverse99]

Great Reaction. Do Chalk Outlines.. I am I a human being My parents, I should thank There was no label on me Saying 'This one is a Freak' And thus I came Into this World A nameless, blameless, shameless soul Just glad to be alive To have a chance to make a mark On history's blank page The mark of an idiot The mark of a sage But sooner than I realized Came labels thick and fast Such as Irish, Catholic, Derryman And a prisoner of the past No sense of where I might belong Yet longing to be free I had to shed those labels To become the real me And so began a journey From a place of dark despair Of seeking out the gnostics Not knowing who they were Those whose wisdom and compassion Shone through each daily deed The mystics in our midst Who understood their brother's and sister's need Now when I see humanity At its best or at its worst I know behind the labels We were human beings first {C} 2003

[@nikkel6793]

i just watched this today. and afterwards, i took the morning off work because i cried for hours and went down that rabit hole of memories. i would remember him when hes gone. but hes dealing with his demons better than i am and im twice his age so i might not be around to remember anything. he is an amazing inspiration. thanks for sharing this carlie

[@7novalee]

All your reactions are all about YOU. You bring so much immaturity to the reactions.

[@Fixhide]

Also she's super superficial, she doesnt even got the meaning of all of this. Also another thing that shows compleatly disinterest is that she dont even pay attention to the words, but instead as u mentioned its all about her!

[@JennyAnton]

Welcome to the multi-talented Ren journey. You have an exciting adventure ahead of you. Enjoy!

[@cosmicdebris5260]

I've had the privilege of being a Ren listener for several years! He has been a refreshing blessing! He is a musical modern-day minstrel storyteller! Ren can also be very funny🌿💔

[@sleeponthefloor9622]

The genius of his art overshadows his musical and vocal brilliance.

[@stevecoronado1103]

This guy is ridiculously good and currently is in Canada undergoing treatment for his autoimmune issues. This in my opinion is easily the most relevant song of this year and doubt anything will come close to being as important to most of the world.

[@mickeydooley2230]

That guitar bit towards the end where its slightly off tune is very chilling

[@peters2614]

You are not there...

[@thetalantonx]

Just started the video, I am excited you're finally getting to this one!

[@trex9263]

You have trouble focusing, yes? I think it's called A.D.D.

[@CalvinHart-dv8gv]

I’ve been subscribed to you for 3 months as I’ve been following Ren for 8 months. I know how much you love Ren, so it was fantastic to go back and see the first time you heard and saw Ren. You’re fab by the way. I only subscribe to 8 people and you’re one. Stay healthy and stay wonderful. Oh have you reacted to ‘Do You Believe’ by Ren. I think you should.

[@SheaWhatNow]

Thank you! I love Ren and thank you for supporting him and me

[@Maggsreacts82]

This artist is absolutely amazing. I discovered him about 5 1/2 months ago and I cannot tell you how many times I’ve listen to this song and it still makes me cry like a baby specially if I’m watching somebody else watching it I have no idea why. Can’t wait to see the rest of your stuff I saw your page. When is the newest song smooth side came out just a few days ago but I didn’t wanna watch that reaction until I saw your reaction to all of the other songs lol I know that sounds crazy but I really do enjoy watching people react to his music because it is so unique. Thank you for doing this and welcome to the Ren rabbit hole my friend ❤❤❤

[@murf493]

What's wild to is he recorded this live . If you look he has a mic on. Check out his other music he has some really great stuff. I cried like a ducking baby first time I watched it lmao

[@brianito7779]

I've been waiting for you to react to this one! Love everything you do Carlie! 🖤

[@Paul-pj5sz]

With all due respect, there’s allot more behind this video than daily decisions.

[@cosmicdebris5260]

It seems to be Ren his having a conversation between his ego and his shadow at the end of the video he integrates the best qualities of both to become a better human being🌿💔

[@coffeejabberwocky]

Just incredible work ❤️

[@derekdavis6508]

I'm 33 you are way ahead of me, and actually every reactor is different do to different personalities, I try to watch all reactions to see people's emotions, and I usually cry along as well do to intuition or whatever I have, or it's like I can feel it even through the screen on this phone, but I can't sleep at night either it's 4:30 am, I habe ADHD, anxiety, depression, sleep apnea, and other issues, so this song is a life saver knowing you are not alone.

[@derekdavis6508]

I was also bullied all through school and had a shite childhood, music has always saved me, I just gotta try to be positive and think there are alot of people that go through the same.

[@donnamulrooney3387]

❤

[@pklemming]

Similar, here, must have watched close to 30 reactions of this song now.

[@flarelens5775]

Wow SheaWhatNow, watching your smile and expressions while you listen to Hi Ren shows how awesome a work of 🎶 musical art 🎨 it is. I loved your reaction and comments, Ren is coming into land after being stuck circling the airport for years. Ehmmm, you have a beautiful smile 👊😉

[@dennishollibaugh8247]

Never forget. The content doesn't have to be original when you are. Just be you, God handles the rest. 🍻

[@UmaJaba1]

Hey! loving the grind as per usual! 👍🏻

[@UmaJaba1]

As a side note, i watch KZbin once per day for about 30 minutes to an hour per night, I always check your channel for new content to see if anything will pique my interest, stay positive many people find enjoyment and entertainment from your video's

[@dumbcat]

🎶face to face with the beast i will rise from the east and settle on the ocean floor 🎶 this confused me at first because the wicked beast of Revelation is who rises from the east out of the ocean but... what i think Ren is saying is that HE 😠TOO will rise, plant his feet on the ocean 🌊 floor and FACE the beast 👹in BATTLE ⚔ also the hooting might intentionally (or unintentionally) allude to 'cuckoo' like in the famous mental health movie One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Next

[@AgentLynch616]

The darkness is always there. But as time passes and we mature it’s true. We relax. We soften. We learn that what is meant to be is meant to be and we can’t change it. We just learn to except the darkness will always be there. But from within the shadows we can always see the light and we must fight to keep the balance not for victory. It will be ok ❤️

[@nedheadwyoming]

❤️

[@barboelter]

If your going to review a song, then review the song, stop staring at what ever is going on off screen. REALLY ENOYING!

[@jonte2343]

I quote: "This kinda feels like art to me". Man what a line xD

[@xhighone]

simpin aint easy

[@treeboar711]

First 5 seconds: "I'mo need him to *calm* down." I've watched 100 reaction vids and this reaction is 🎯 😜

[@Well-in-the-garden]

Thank you for sharing that. It was a very powerful message.

[@davidudel694]

Welcome to the tragic story of what I call the Ren Gouh rabbit hole. As we speak he is once again in the hospital in Canada. Listen to his trilogy, Jenny's tale, Screeches Tale and Violets Tale (IN THAT ORDER) or the songs Chaulk Outlines, Sick Boi, Money Game. Hell, listen to any Ren and you will be better for doing so. .

[@damonweber136]

Ren speaks the words out my mouth in a different way. AMAZING

[@mikeconway9849]

Great reaction!

[@alanmcclure9546]

Not to sound religious, but to have walked in nature all my life, when dealing with culture, I see such devision in humanity. Carl Jung, I had thought said it best in saying, "Humans will do the most absurd things to keep from confronting there own duality of soul." This, "REN" however is next level, and relatable. Though I do not care to express my feelings on GOD or the Devil, I do however feel when listening to This song, and Ballad of Jenny and Screetch, that I am hearing the voice of something I can not call anything other then the Holy Spirit, as I feel conected to every reaction I watch, in seening so many Beautiful People reach deep inside themselves to Confront that DUALITY OF SOUL. Namaste for the Reaction. You made a Sub with it from me. Blessings and a Long Beautiful Road to You!

[@kimzwolinski9919]

Great reaction 😊

[@earlgreen1720]

I don't think that you you gave this the respect it deserves, if you are going to react to anything please turn off all the back ground stuff, new subscriber, donations. Please show some respect

[@Elements795]

Spot on….comes as across as disrespectful, ignorant and narcissistic

[@gregm55mullen62]

Please… if you react to his other videos.. please stop the new subscriber thing appearing on your screen.. and please don’t compare him to other videos.. his work and him is genius and should be treated accordingly.

[@jthemachine7635]

on your thumbnail your saying that you are speachless but you talk a lot tbh

[@BallisticAero]

The consecutive gut punches of feeling the hope from the left and then the shadow side just tears the hope apart. Extremely relatable and extremely exhausting if that shadow side is prominent enough in your every day life

[@AnthonyTiberio]

Play the video Talk later. 6:23

[@johnshea9526]

Totally different but truthful and weird. God bless

[@lunarmoon4596]

The year of ren reacts I'm loving it!!! Finally!!!

[@marklarson5847]

my connection to this song is only the similarity of struggle,, i'm undiagnosed autistic and have struggled with being a bit weird my whole life i had to start my own business because i had problems holding a job with sleep disorders and high ethics.. but managed to stay in business the last 40 years without needing to advertise or even carry a card, i run a lawn and tree service, a 1st responder thru 40 years of hurricanes in fla ,and do all phases of construction and kind of an inventor on the side, after six years of development i figured out a disaster response product that could help millions worldwide .. then my insurance agent forgot to post a payment back in 2020 and the state took everything i worked the last 40 years for away .. stuck at home like a prisoner i came online and saw people helping others so i started making videos explaining what i was. trying to do to get help, and found out if the platform your uploading to doesn't promote you your just talking to your phone, and then i see stuff like this and get jealous because i will never write a song that gets peoples attn like this. so my chances of bringing my ideas to the world are fading. and it's scary as hell to think of all that could be, but it may all be lost because one person forgot to hit enter on there keyboard.. and my chances of succeeding alone are close to those of getting out of quicksand alone..

[@richardhayes9360]

Every Ren reaction to Hi Ren . . . First time he starts "yodelling", what was that!!! I wasn't expecting that! Second time he is "yodelling" at the end of the song . . . with big smile "yes yes yes YES YES YES!" I get it, I get it!

[@daleh.7711]

Okay, sorry but the preoccupation of what's off screen is... distracting.

[@willlong8942]

Wow, that was great . . . except for all the interruptions.

[@mcbarberblue]

The man is a total genius end off!

[@robertturner6530]

he been fighting lyme decease

[@TokixWartooth]

I love how every single person can relate. I've watched countless reaction videos, sometimes beating Ren to them himself. Born in a universe of balance, duality personified, forced inside a tomb of flesh, and starting as a blank canvas, we are all capable of great love, and great hate, Satan and God intertwined in our existence. I really like how he articulates this, Ren, NEVER stop making music my guy.

[@bryanwinchell2485]

Not only am I watching reaction videos to this song, I'm reading comments because, yes, I appreciate how so many of all stripes and sizes can relate...and I just wanted to give you a shout out for a VERY poetic description of Ren. I wrote a blog post about "Hi, Ren" and here was my best attempt to summarize him: "Ren the following and so much more: a British singer-songwriter and rapper; a phenomenal guitarist; a writer of ingenious rhymes, perfectly-timed beats, and theatrical lyrics; a musical bard and a storytelling genius; a deep Soul diver and Lyme’s Disease survivor who has been through the wringer; and a singer of emotional range from the highest joys to the most crushing pains."

[@TokixWartooth]

@@bryanwinchell2485 Thank you, for your kind words, but that description was of us all, everybody. I recognized that Ren had recognized it too, and felt kindred through the music. Music is where the soul lives, and can have profound impacts. Best of luck to you on your journey :)

[@joannalewis5279]

Great reaction

[@anthonytiberio7288]

Play the darn video 4:30

[@alexniederhauser8562]

Thank you for this

[@stephenlackey5852]

Artists often suffer from impostor syndrome. There’s a movie starring Olivia Munn called “Violet” that rings of this. It was a transformative experience for me… just as this song also resonates. As a person who’s never been able to escape negative self-talk, *realizing* that you can exert the strength that destructive voice questions-strength that you *know* you have-is sooo important. It takes time to push past the negativity-to make your own voice stronger, but if anyone out there is struggling with this, please please please *know* that you can do it. *Know* that I believe in you… but you don’t need me to-just like you don’t need the shroud of doubt that feels first of protection and then as a prison. You are *stronger* than that voice. You are stronger than you can *possibly* know… until you push back with softness or aggression-your choice.

[@malcombe7001]

2nd worse reaction and it wasn't just the incoming money noise. You're more interested in you.

[@caseyatwell2801]

Sick Boi by him is awesome, as well as his earlier music

[@martinlong171]

Also check out his band from the 90's when he was in Bath. They were called "Trick The Fox".

[@silencer3kmg]

I've never seen someone interrupt a song so much to make sure it's about themself being the focus not the artist.

[@michaelryle3178]

Fascinating to watch a narcissist watch this video.

[@TheColdrush22]

It is quite incredible. I’m with you.

[@Elements795]

Same…had to stop this video and that says something when it’s “supposed” to be about Ren!

[@blackknight1013]

It's great on a lot of levels. For me the acting of the two personalities, to their two voices and the harsher more chaotic chords for the dark Ren, over to the lighter brighter chords for positive Ren was just so well-done. Then you see that it's being done in a one-shot take live take that isn't in some studio and it ups it in quality for me.

[@asonharris954]

Nice video keep it up

[@Morty-z2n]

Reaction in distraction

[@michaelschlageter8381]

Well, I m glad l got this video in my Playlist. I gave it a try and soon l realized that this is art, a story, a video a poet in one. And it got better and better the farther l got... First time watching it l can say that l did it without any interruption.. Just to feel the song... Now if u didn't watch his triologie Jenna, screech and violates tale in one,u should watch it... But try this time to watch it without interruption..

[@davidmcdowell1791]

Glad i read comments begore watching the video

[@darkaquatus]

I guess this proves it's a pretty bad idea to do reactions as a member of the tiktok generation while streaming with a chat that's active, lol.

[@Puklii]

I love you.. Respect from Hungary

[@TashaBryanRENegade]

How out of all the songs have I listened to, did I miss this one? Damn, shake up my britishness and call me lazy. 23???? Ohmydays I feel ancient, thanks 😂

[@SheaWhatNow]

I actually was just talking today with Jace about redoing this reaction. I wasn't prepared for how hard this song was going to hit me and I didn't get to express how much this song has impacted me. Be on the lookout for it. 🤗

[@TashaBryanRENegade]

@SheaWhatNow wouldn't miss it! Was this song that sucked me in, choochoo, this Ren train is on a mission!

[@scotregan7587]

stellar

[@alvajjoe]

If you look at his earrings. One has a cross and the other one doesn't.

[@ManuelaFuths]

We are one🥰 Born 68 with the spirits of m💃✨♥️🌻

[@Quizzy0000]

this video was a 1 take no cuts ren is a amazing musician. ren has lyme desease and he went on a long time miss diagnosed.

[@love3peace3truth3]

He makes me cry

[@PDX999X]

Your reactions would do better if you weren’t so distracted but I like your perspective

[@theinkedcyclist7366]

I totally agree mate...this song is soo good..she missed half of it by reading comments.......shame.

[@pamelajean17]

Yes!!! This annoyed me between her being distracted and too much going on in the upper and lower screen and the cc ,which is wrong and the flipped screen. Worst react I have seen, sorry.

[@SheaWhatNow]

My reactions do just fine, this was requested during a live stream. If I didn’t do this (distracted or not) I never would have seen it or been able to share his amazing talent.

[@ChrisLawton66]

It's a live stream folks. Not a typical reaction. These things happen.

[@skyeler19]

Slow down there Chris Lawton. She doesn't need to React every 20 seconds for donations. And hold the song up for a minute. She just needs to wait until the end of the song. And make 20 second Reactions in between. I'm fixing to start doing this shit. Cause nobody needs you to hit the pause button to ramble for a minute.

[@MarmaladeOutdoors]

I don't like when you react to videos when you're live streaming. You're very distracted, missing important parts and the donation thing that pops up squelches that part of the video when it happens... Just my humble opinion

[@xdaniedx]

Then don't watch....

[@MarmaladeOutdoors]

@@xdaniedx trust me I won’t.

[@SheaWhatNow]

Well this was requested by a sun during a live stream so if they hadn’t I never would’ve seen it and if I hadn’t recorded it (distracted or not) I wouldn’t have gotten to share his amazing talent.

[@timm2428]

Love this song, especially his message at the end. However at the beginning when hes singing take another pill boy, then sings about killing him if he kills the voice. Makes me wonder about my ptsd its torn everything that was me from me so if I ever get over it whats left?

[@MrBeav1982]

Not just a song but a performance it's basically a one man show meets theater meets folk meets rap meets motivational speaker lol

[@peterdixon1714]

The REN video is around the wrong way!?

[@Offoda]

(sheawhatnow if a pretty awesome tag.. ) great react: thanks for this.. ;)

[@HomieAdam]

New drinking game! Drink when she says “ This is insane” 🍻

[@ronpoirier2763]

You know sometimes there are songs you come across where you just let it play, wait until the end & not pause it every 20 seconds. Where your facial reaction can speak more words than your mouth does while the song is playing..

[@joshuaegli4033]

It’s Theater,Musical Theater on another level

[@hectorphyll]

Carlie, Check out Ren, ‘it’s alright” from the album Freckled angels.❤

[@damianmann]

Please. Next time stop the stoopitt interuptions and watch with us.

[@MikeFox-og8uc]

I don't usually get involved but with an artist like REN It has to be said! Grow up girl and just listen !!

[@ksapp2622]

He does these in one take

[@andreasekman2176]

Not easy always when The both sides ALWAYS wants to win ....Hmmmmmmm....😮

[@TheJohnWick1924]

He did that live

[@stuartturkington826]

Ren : money gain part 2

[@joeymalley9266]

This isn't in the studio, this is a live version.

[@Tijuanabill]

All one take live, no edit. He said it was the 4th try. Unreal.