I was NOT Ready!--Voice Coach/Opera Singer FIRST TIME Reaction to REN- Hi Ren-- I am still crying...

[@NikolettaOfficial]

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[@woodywoodman2319]

Ahhhhh... You gonna make us Beg for Jenny and Screech??? Lol

[@kingwenceslas4225]

Ohh violet trilogy 😳. But you have to review it in order!! 1 jenny2 scheech 3 violet. Nicole be prepared for it. If you not right place pause on it. It’s not what you expected

[@cmacbybs4748]

Has anyone told you he did this in one continuous take?!!!! He's better than Kanye hands down. He's amazing. Che k out Kuju Beat down, he just went through so much shit. Happy Ren watching!

[@eduardocervantesaca]

Did you notice this is all live in one or two takes?

[@PsalmWellProduction]

stop pausing the video let it play go back at the end to discuss

[@MsJorane]

Welcome to Ren's rabbithole

[@EdonSerifi]

Its quite deep! Join us and enjoy the ride.

[@davidcraig9538]

I just said that she’s just lost the next week of her life

[@lynette.]

It's very deep and wonderful .😊🤗👍

[@mama-llama4527]

❤

[@Musiklife.9049]

@@davidcraig9538😂😂 more like a year…

[@docdurdin]

You have struck generational gold with Ren.... The most multi-talented artist of your time, he has touched the hearts of all ages.

[@supertuscans9512]

without doubt I really enjoyed this reaction but for the latter part, when she was accompanying the song I was reminded of Husky that feels compelled to join in a family sing song. I understand the compulsion because the song is infectious.

[@cas9065]

@@supertuscans9512 I really enjoyed her interplays. Beautiful voice, and you can feel out a song like that.

[@buddy7467]

@supertuscans9512 that was harsh! She can really sing, check out her version of Hallelujah.

[@supertuscans9512]

It wasn’t meant to be, she really can sing and understands the musicality of the piece..

[@rockyjerome9475]

@@supertuscans9512 Needless to say, though you say you enjoyed Nicole's reaction to Ren, there is no reason to slam her ending interplay like that. What a jackass. Even if you didn't like it, there is no reason for negative comments like that. It was all about her reaction to Ren's song, right? Do you have a reaction video to anything yourself? Probably not. You can keep your negative comments to yourself. Nobody likes that!!!

[@wopaah]

Nobody's ready for Ren, not even Ren...

[@edildawen]

LOL. Ren is the ne Chuck Norris...

[@NikolettaOfficial]

hahaha

[@jpoeng]

1) New here, found you through Ren 2) Your audio setup is awesome

[@todddraeger8728]

Well said!

[@Lixmage]

I really hope Ren sees your vocal accompaniment. Brilliantly haunting.

[@NikolettaOfficial]

@@Lixmage here’s hoping 💕

[@woodywoodman2319]

​@@NikolettaOfficialHe will! Keep an eye out for his comments! He does so often!!

[@jasonremy1627]

Welcome to the world of Ren. Buckle up. It's a wild ride.

[@nicolefagala3270]

Facts

[@neballtube]

Enjoy the ride. And don't get overwhelmed by requests. There is a lot to discover in the Ren rabbit hole (and I believe a lot you will enjoy) and we Renegades can get very excited when someone new discovers him (and would want you to do it all at once NOW 😜). And if you have questions, there is always a renegade around to answer them, we just need to be mindful about spoilers. And as an advice: Always keep a box of tissues around, you never know when Ren hits you in the feels.

[@ScotCad]

Cringe

[@andrewrobinson-morris1852]

While views aren't everything i think its clear this has extended the reach of your channel. This is what Ren means when he says "a rising tide lifts all ships".He has such a wonderful relationship with the reaction community, its very smart and beautiful. I look forward to seeing more of your reactions, not just Ren but others too. Also very keen to watch your work as you clearly have an extraordinary gift yourself. Have a great day.

[@NikolettaOfficial]

@@andrewrobinson-morris1852 thank you so much. I do hope to do more Ren as well as others and my own as well. So thank you for your support 🙏🏻

[@joeb3409]

Oh, I hope Ren sees this so he can see your improv at the end. He loves reactions to his music.

[@johnnyeproductions]

The back "Story of Ren" is as follows, he was getting very sick, went to Dr. after Dr. to try and figure out what was happening to his body. His immune system was virtually non existent and he started to get bouts of psychosis. He was bed ridden for a long time, and gave into the fear that his body was slowly dying and fading out. Turns out Ren was bit by a tick and had Lyme disease and it had gone misdiagnosed for so long he nearly died. He went to Canada to receive stem cell treatments and with the knowledge of what was going on he started to get better. So all these songs came from the darkest moments of his pain, agony and pure suffering and it resonates within so many of his followers, myself included. Not the actual disease, but the hope, the despair, his way of coping and self awareness. He took his pain and used art to make it beautiful

[@NotThatMF]

Let's not forget that he grew up making music. He was just a young kid making his own CDs and giving them away at music festivals that his parents took him to. It was always his dream to be a professional musician, and just after he signed a deal with Sony, he got sick. Just as his dream was starting to come to fruition, he became so ill that he couldn't even make music and was bedridden, unable to complete the requirements of his contract, and was therefore dropped. He was watching his dreams shatter and fall apart just as they were about to take off and couldn't do anything about it. But, he persevered.

[@johnnyeproductions]

@@NotThatMF he sure did. I JUST watched him relive the moment he found out that Sick Boi was #1. So it is through tears of joy as I am writing this. I'm a lifelong musician, I can only imagine how that felt after all he had been through as well. I struggle with my own serious health issues but I do my best to not let it get in the way of chasing my dreams, if anything it gave me more time to do so!

[@shazza175]

MORE REN PLEASE! He will blow your mind every single time! Welcome to the Reniverse! I'm sure a few thousand Renegades will be along to greet you in a minute 🥰

[@darkstan156]

🙋

[@ColinThompson-vk8ny]

Welcome to the Ren rabbit Warren . I've subscribed, I'm here for more Ren reactions. Suggestion, the Tale of Jenny and Screech, trilogy all of them including Vilolet's tale...strap in for the roller-coaster ride.✌🇨🇦

[@lanmandragoran8337]

I request at least 10 attempts at Ren, as I feel like without 10 Ren songs, you still have no concept of what he is capable of.

[@AversaS2]

Facts!

[@sandford65]

Yep, I concur... RENegades assemble!

[@garysherwin3316]

There's life before hi ren and life after , I'm 62 and this young man has become the most important artist of my lifetime new sub 🇬🇧😊

[@woodywoodman2319]

56 here and concur! BTW... I'm stealing that... BR and AR ... so true!

[@EsmereldaPea]

Coming in at 63 and YES! Same!

[@clarencemounce9851]

I agree, I would add Chinchilla is amazing also, Ren has done a couple of songs with Chinchilla. You might want to check her out also.

[@catsandcrafts171]

56 here too, silly old cat lady. Ren is astonishing. :)

[@woodywoodman2319]

@@catsandcrafts171 I agree... silly old puppy dawg dude here! Lol 😁

[@chocoladehagel]

I love your 'voice over' surprise at the end! I've watched hundreds of reactions to Hi Ren and you're literally the first one who adds something musical to it. Nice!

[@woodywoodman2319]

Right!!! I Hope Ren comments!!!

[@henrik.norberg]

Exactly my thoughts!

[@serendipitish]

The wonderful Dicodec often does guitar improv over the instrumental parts of Ren's songs, but Hi Ren was his first Ren, and hit him hard. I doubt it even occurred to him to try.

[@rebeccaburnell9319]

@@serendipitish I love Diodec's additions :)

[@SLCA46]

I loved it she got my sub for this. It was incredible!

[@matthewschreiber2421]

20:59 it's the duality of the sides. That's why one is on pitch and one isn't. Yes he's that good.

[@kristiankunde573]

Ren needs to see the end of this reaction. With that end surprise it turned in to a totally unique reaction. Realy cool. Thank you. Please more from Ren. He is a truly unique phenomenal artist.

[@davidconnolly6690]

"And so I learnt...to relax." Has an instant calming effect the way he brings his voice down. It's not singing or music at this point but shows how he is still using his voice to transform and influence the audience. When he's not even singing he's still working us. Oh my goodness. Would love you to look at "The Hunger," "Genesis" and "Losing it." They won't make you cry as much but they each represent a facet of Ren's talent.

[@Kenai2008]

Welcome from the RENagades ... I am sure you will be well received. Ren is an independent artist who is trying to make it through YT reactors and word-of-mouth. He has helped many people, a lot more than he probably knows. Your reaction and analysis were great! much love ❤.

[@TheRealityleak]

He's had a number 1 album in the UK... Ren does love the reactions community though. Guaranteed views for you, and guaranteed exposure for him. Definitely do more ren. Watch your subs fly!

[@RootsMj]

100%

[@jjoeyj83]

One of the most interesting things about this song is the fact that it’s being sung live. It wasn’t recorded in a studio. Which makes the vocals all that much more impressive.

[@Mhantrax]

Wow. You impress me. I am one who has started engaging in deep emotional change around the time that Hi Ren released. Ren has walked step by step with me the entire way. He is that important in my life. And you, you instantly understand him and thus, me. Thank you.

[@PunkRocker1976]

As with this one many of Rens songs are recorded live. If you watch closely he has little imperfections but isn’t concerned with ‘perfection’. A multi instrumentalist who crosses and blurs genres. Enjoy

[@RootsMj]

Same here! He is an integral part of my mental healing.

[@luis.monteiro]

I'm addicted to Hi Ren reactions, and this was an awesome one. Thanks for the positive messages! I hope all the best in your effort to live peacefully with your personal Gollum! 😊 God knows I'm trying, in this eternal dance. 🙏

[@NikolettaOfficial]

Thank you! You too!

[@DS-fz3jr]

Imperfection can be a choice. Imperfection by choice invokes emotion and humanity because it touches our own humanity, as listeners; it is authenticity. Imperfection is powerful, it is beautiful, it is human, and “we must not forget we are human beings”.

[@yonahgrossman7319]

True, and Ren often leaves vocal imperfections in, but his seeming not to hit that particular high note in the beginning isn't an imperfection. He slides on it exactly the same way when he repeats the phrase at the end. It's discordant on purpose. (I must admit, I thought he was off when I first heard it, until he replicated it exactly the second time at the end. And of course he could easily have pitch corrected it if it wasn't what he wanted.)

[@angelluhman9006]

​@@yonahgrossman7319Was gonna say the same thing.. it's not imperfection but part of the melody with a half step up every time

[@woodywoodman2319]

Yes... came here to point that out! No mistake... intentional Half Step!!! Most catch it the second time... seems she didn't though!

[@yonahgrossman7319]

@@woodywoodman2319 To be fair, her reaction was pretty intense and HI REN can be overwhelming.

[@woodywoodman2319]

@@yonahgrossman7319 I agree... wasn't said in a negative way! At least I didn't mean for it to be!

[@Stiffspeed]

That's it. You're in. You'll understand just how special Ren is, the deeper you fall.

[@hjr6139]

Singing, as you have done, above "Hi-Ren" is incredible. I think that a masterpiece is not touched; seeing with the technique, the exquisiteness and the elegance that you have expressed a song, already iconic for many people ( In which I include myself) it has been more than an ornament...it has really moved me. Just for that and the analysis I subscribe. I hope you follow the fantastic journey of this prolific and different artist. Thanks for your reaction.

[@tomvondeek]

I did exactly the same. Still commenting on other comments to push further =) I'd really love for ren to listen to her reaction aswell, i think if ren ever desides to do a music pieace involving opera singing, that would be a win win...

[@rogerunderhill4267]

Me too. I wasn’t going to sub until she did that. Loved it 😊

[@NikolettaOfficial]

wow thank you so much! You all are amazing!

[@DezVet]

Love love love the facial expressions. Even though I have heard this song more than 75 times, it is seeing your initial reaction that makes me appreciate it more. Thank you

[@anthonywhiteside9369]

I was stunned when I first heard this song. This is a rabbit hole u wont regret going down.

[@-john75music-]

I love how you add your touch as well to the end as a vocal overlay.

[@BryanRobinson-z5m]

WOW! I've heard hundreds of reactions with this song, but your singing contribution added a whole new dimension to the song--Just Beautiful!!!

[@MartiHitchings]

I agree, hauntingly beautiful! ❤

[@zdrowamoc3325]

Indeed

[@NikolettaOfficial]

@@BryanRobinson-z5m thank you so much (:

[@wedowhiskeythings710]

This addition to the song is like hearing it for the first time. I hope Ren gets a chance to hear this.

[@jameso7826]

"And you know me my will is eternal and you know me you've met me before" is such a powerful and underrated line. It's the version of Ren that symbolizes hope basically saying "We've done this before, you know what I stand for, you know I won't break, and you know I'll still be here every time we need to do this again."

[@simonwatkins3236]

Hope Springs eternal.

[@badwolf1587]

There are just soo many that only did Hi Ren, and I've watched THOUSANDS of Ren reactions!

[@woodywoodman2319]

Right... I HOPE she's Not one of those!!! Judging by her reaction to the Hope section... I think it's safe to say she'll be back with more! I just Hope she figures out in the initial vocals Ren did Half Steps on Purpose! That it wasn't a Mistake!

[@LiamAlierGarcia-xm6su]

yes!! i like some reactions that are so on point and the reactor is dope, and they never do other ren creations id love to see like the tales, chalk outlines or animal flow.... to name a few...

[@egregiousearwig12]

jeez - that harmonizing sounded incredible..... glad you have found ren - better late than never - my life immediately became richer the day i discovered this man - a gift i don't deserve

[@cocoanco7]

... don't deserve it....EARN IT!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@Pint-Shot-Riot]

Now I'm gonna have to wait impatiently for a chalk outlines reaction

[@debthecpn]

Is she going to be ready for Ren and Chinny 😂?

[@Pint-Shot-Riot]

@@debthecpn doubt it :)

[@Skittenmeow]

Omg, i was so excited about this reaction I didn't even think that far. That will be so amazing to experience. Squeeeee with excitement!

[@Nate-d7t]

This man is fucking brilliant. He paid a price to make this art. You can't fake this, he had to relive trauma and pain to make this gift for people that need strength. He actually has lyme disease and was misdiagnosed. The bravery it took to make this art was probably hard as fuck. Also, have you noticed he essentially did this in one take? The change camera angles for effect but thats it.

[@natman48ful]

Harry Mack actually does a freestyle about Ren and Ren reacts to it. At some point you should watch 'Reacting to the Harry Mack freestyle' by RenMakesStuff

[@CharlieAgain]

Reacting to reactor’s reaction of reaction reaction to harry mack

[@fivelefttoes]

@@CharlieAgain Renception 😅

[@badwolf1587]

I can't wait for that one. ❤and FRED AGAIN OMG

[@BrunoBarata78]

This!

[@dropbarracuda]

Ren has actually confirmed an upcoming Harry Mack Collab in the future. They met up at one point and hit it off. Not sure what they've got coming, but I'm here for it 😎

[@ctakitimu]

I love the way everyone hears Ren connect with them personally, but his story resonates with us all. And his songs make our hearts weep with recognition. Nicole, yours has been my fave reaction to Ren! You're so honest!

[@badwolf1587]

I want you to know I CRIED 4 FKN TIMES WATCHING YOU WATCH THIS THANK YOU VERY MUCH 😤😡 DAMN IT MAKE IT 5 😡😡😡BYE...... I'LL BE EXPECTING MORE REN POST HASTE!! ❤😂🎉

[@sinrenfield]

What Ren can do vocally and musically and the sheer brilliance he has in EVERYTHING will blow you away! Do more Ren. You will NOT regret it! ❤🎉

[@Steve-c5j]

So impressed with your comments that I forgot to point out this was all filmed live in one take [see reply below it was best bits of 4 takes cos the landlord found them and kicked them out and they couldn't keep trying for a single continuous one]. Ren is the king of this and does it on lots of his videos. He used to do a lot of busking (street performances) so is very comfortable with this approach.

[@stevenmeyer9674]

Not exactly. He took the best of the four attempts. It was one take all through, just not one attempt.

[@ChrisLawton66]

​@@stevenmeyer9674and further, while it was one audio take, the video was edited when Sam switched to the hand-held camera towards the end.

[@neballtube]

@@stevenmeyer9674 ​ Exactly. And they also had a bit of a learning curve. This one only took 4 attempts, but another one took 184 (I won't spoil it, but you know which) attempts to get it right. It's funny how this carried through and probably will never change 😀. Somewhere in another comment section or in another reaction someone explained, that what "everybody" means when the say "one take" is actually a "single shot". So like you said: The final product is one continuous shot through the end (with the exceptions of the handheld shots), regardless of how many attempts/takes it took

[@woodywoodman2319]

A new Charasmatic Voice Channel... Yes!!! Nothing better than the Pros reacting... the ones who KNOW music and singing!!! And can talk about it without being boring!!!

[@mikebecker2626]

Welcome to the incredible journey that is ren! We understand how it can affect you emotionally and musically and that is what we are here for! So don't be afraid to share your feelings when you're comfortable, and also let us know when you're not comfortable we won't push renegades are family!❤

[@Yipples-BookClubofOne]

I'm a little bit hooked on watching the emotional reactions Ren triggers, guess you could say it's my current habit.

[@zakal87]

One take….. I’ve watched basically every reaction out there and every time I just can’t believe this is live! I read somewhere that they rented this space and they only had 30 MINS so they were able to record it 4 times and they took the best one …..that’s just incredible.

[@sig8039]

Many of your H Mack followers will also have been following Ren :)

[@NikolettaOfficial]

Yay!

[@kthignight24]

The falsetto half steps are on purpose :) Lots of people mistake them for wandering off key.

[@frankensteinfpv]

this!

[@debthecpn]

Everything Ren does is intended.

[@frankensteinfpv]

Exactly!

[@020redbandita]

Like he would put this out if he were off key. Somebody this musically alert to all aspects of their output would never. Simple as.

[@willmccown2046]

After it was a perfect repeat, I couldn't mistake it's intended presence.

[@Steve-c5j]

Great that within 2 minutes you have praised his guitar playing, his singing control and range, his acting. Ren constantly uses all of these skills and more including rap. Every new song is a different style and surprise but always top quality. He is not conceited either, he has some great collabs. He has plenty fun upbeat songs as well as serious ones like this. Hope you decide to look at what else he does. 💗💗💗

[@jdjohnson2131]

The half note diffence was intentionally done, not an imperfection, it's a perfection

[@NikolettaOfficial]

Yes I am aware now (:

[@iczero1224]

Welcome to the crazy wonderful rabbit hole of Ren, I believe that Ren is one of those generational artist that comes along so in frequently

[@srslyboomer]

I got addicted to "reaction videos" during COVID. Over time, I've found that one subset that I have *really* finally in love with, is "experts loving the Thing I love, but teaching me Things about the...artistry involved". Thank you for sharing your expertise, and your thoughts, and your feelings about the meaning here, with all us Internet Randos! I have learned...how practice, and technique, can dramatically improve the impact of a piece - but the Art has to be there in the first place. Maybe we can get a "Ren Wheel" going forward? :)

[@Quizzy0000]

ren is the real deal im happy you discovered him. if ppl suggest kujo beatdown video read the background story first.

[@woodywoodman2319]

Zackly... I asked that she NOT do so until well into the Ren rabbit hole, and After watching his Why Sick Boi is Gone video!!!

[@NikolettaOfficial]

sounds good!

[@neballtube]

Breathtakingly beautiful surprise.

[@NikolettaOfficial]

Thank you 💕

[@toolfankrk]

Oh trust me... he is GOOD very GOOD.

[@silentwhisp4r670]

"There is beauty in imperfections" - Ren was a Busker and loves to do live one shot music videos. With live one shots imperfections happen and won't ever be as clean as a studio sung song lip synced in a video. But I think its something we have all come to love. It adds grit, and realness to his music videos. When you have a choice between a lyric video of Ren, or a live version, the live version is almost always better (Minus Money Game Part 2. In that one the Lyric Video is the one to react to).

[@wakingtheworld]

Your improv at the end was intense and beautiful (if that's the right word); you clearly felt Ren's emotional intensity and wove your voice seamlessly alongside his. This was an insightful reaction. After I picked myself off the floor following my first reaction, I've since watched others and can appreciate different aspects of this song. It's genius and raw....

[@Wallamoose59]

Tears still find me when hope arrive. Over 200 times they arrive

[@mobithepoet]

what i love about this, is its actually true that some of the pills and medicines are just masks to the issue and dont really help. But because of the society we live in we find it much harder to go the holistic route. That makes this innervoice battle have so much power because both sides really have some valid points. its just finding a balance between the two because if you hide one, it will just pop up in actions subconsciously . Ren brings both to the forefront and lives it through his song. and OMG THAT HARMONY SINGING AT THE END I LOVE IT

[@davidjames3080]

Beautiful reaction, and your 'surprise' at the end was amazing, truly added something extra! Please keep doing them, we renegades love to see talent expressed 'off the cuff', and your talent deserves to be seen. ♥🎶👏

[@AntonyJS]

The way he doesnt play the last note on the guitar to show that the journey is never over and is always on going. This piece of artwork is an absolute masterpiece

[@RootsMj]

Renegade here, and I'm strapped in for the full Ren rabbit hole! Awesome reaction, love to see people getting introduced to the world of Ren. It's a place full of laughter, tears and awe! It was great to see that you understood the control he has in his voice by this song. It usually takes people a few songs to realize how great his voice is. Next natural step is to experience the Jenny & Screech trilogy. Make sure to do the full video with all three parts in one.

[@haroldrhodes2610]

That last bit is absolutely insane, I was thinking like the lights flickering in the background, sensory. But it really is more, it adds dimension, a new perspective. Extraordinary

[@ignis86]

i personally thing the beginning is imperfect INTENTIONALLY, so perfectly imperfect.

[@rebeccaburnell9319]

And so is the "mistake" on the guitar after the first melody he plays in the intro and starts to diverge from the initial "classical" composition - he plays that same "mistake" in the "Live at KOKO" version. 👍 My guess is that the guitar (& vocal) intro is meant to symbolize the young artist he was before he went through the events he depicts where Dark Ren takes over - ("my therapist tells me I'm ill" - he's not very far into the effects of Lyme disease, when the doctors were telling him it was all in his head... because when he "comes back" after the Dark Ren sequence and is about to sing about hope, it becomes "and I've spent half my life ill" and we've joined Current-ish Day Ren with his current outlook on life as a dance) - and since he's obviously grown and changed as an artist since then, he adds those deliberate imperfections to symbolize where he was at in his art at that age.

[@tracy668]

Loved your reaction and your voice was so haunting, beautiful, emotional

[@danmuseo2802]

I couldn’t be happier to see you doing Ren!!! Ren and HMack are the 2 best musicians on KZbin. Can’t wait to see you dive into more Ren reactions 🔥

[@NikolettaOfficial]

glad to be doing it!

[@kjcile8334]

I love it. I saw your Collab with I can't think of his name to this, then I saw your reaction to Jenny & Screech & loved the surprise endings. I always think about what my face looks like when I sing but after watching you it showed me that feelings aren't always beautiful & when you're trying to explain the story to someone through music you have to use your expressions as well to convey the story. I've never really seen opera but I'm going to check out more of what you do. Thank you. REN loves what his music does to people. Not in a selfish way at all but how it's helped so many people in so many ways. He saved my life when I heard this song. It's been a year now but I've lost both of my children & I was ready to join them. My son suffered his whole life & I'm pretty sure now that he probably had Lyme disease. When he was around 5 we had to take him to have a tic dug out of the back of his head. He suffered for 20 yrs before he finally gave up. We never once thought about that tic. After hearing REN's story I did some research & he had all of the symptoms. The Dr's cut him up & medicated him & he suffered so much. He finally un alived himself. Then my daughter OD. A mother is never supposed to bury her children

[@NikolettaOfficial]

My heart breaks for you. I am so sorry that you have experienced this kind of loss. You are right, a mother should never bury her children. I just want to say I am glad you are still here with us. You have my thoughts and prayers. Thank for your kind words and I hope that I can help you in any way possible through this channel. Lots of love ❤

[@ThomasNytrup]

Fantastic reaction !!! After I saw Hi Ren, and was completely mesmerized, I watched 100+ reactions to it. And I think you are the only one, that has gotten exited when Ren startes singing the falsetto-passage, after the guitar-intro. The commen reaction is a mix of surprise and confusion 🤣 Please continue reacting to Ren 👏 Easy like`n’sub 🙏

[@captainb2603]

Thank you for that, the angelic goddess harmonizing you did at the end was amazing. Took the song to a different level.

[@Just1_dnz]

Thank you for your reaction, Ren is an real artist, he is real in is art and we can feel it. We can really identify ourselves to his lyrics. Thank you for your sweet words to us who are struggling

[@ohTHATaaronbrown]

Wonderful reaction to a piece of pure art. And your contribution surprise at the end was truly golden :)

[@NikolettaOfficial]

Thank you very much!

[@kevinfisher3293]

Welcome to the world of Ren! Enjoy the ride! He's a generational artist and wonderful person! Tale of Jenny and Screech trilogy is the next one to check out. Subscribed to watch your journey!

[@user4177]

holy omg the end of the video where she sings with the so good i hope ren sees this :)

[@Tijuanabill]

We all battle our inner demons. Sometimes we win, sometimes the demon wins. Ren taught his to play guitar, and did a duet with him instead.

[@SamSnips]

Great comment.. its so true gor me I was so depressed and negative and this performance by Ren has helped me to kind of become friends with that inner demon and I have really come a long way in pulling myself out of that depressed state of mind now. I think it was this performance and all of his positive energy and also the positive energy of Harry Mack which is how I came to her reactions because she loves Harry for more than just his amazing talent. She loves his positive energy like I do and I just love her reaction because it's so genuine.

[@Paranghelie89]

Well as he said, there is no real battle, and there are no winners or losers, it's a dance of power.

[@CleoCat75]

great, yay, another Ren reactor, thanks for sharing your insight and singing! :)

[@miscelany2]

I feel like everyone who watches Hi Ren leaves with healing light codes tucked in their hearts.

[@erikamitchell8502]

Oh sweet summer child, as one of RENs over 50’s fans, you are heading for an emotional, inspiring, insightful journey that’s going to open you up in the most delightful and disturbing ways possible. There are songs I have not been able to listen to, for example the Jenny, screech and Violet trilogy, as I am not emotionally ready. But the wonderful thing about REN as an artist is that he is so diverse. Last but not least welcome to the world of Ren 😊

[@serendipitish]

Never subscribed faster at the end of a video: that was magical! Now I really can't wait to see how you respond -- intellectually and musically -- to everything else Ren has in store for you. Please continue on your journey -- I would love to see what you make of Ren's "Genesis", "How To Be Me (live)" from Ren and Chinchilla, or "Wade In The Water/Nina Simone/Trouble So Hard" from Ren with his band The Big Push. (Also, Harry Mack did a freestyle tribute to Ren; a treat perhaps best saved for when you're a little father down the Ren rabbit hole!)

[@NikolettaOfficial]

Thanks so much! Took a screen shot so I’ll have this info for the future (:

[@woodywoodman2319]

The Excitement at 6:35 though... lol... this gonna be fun watching her discover Ren on RENsdays!!!

[@rsm6904]

A very interesting reaction. Ren fans know this song down to the smallest details, but you still pointed out some interesting aspects. If you go further into Ren's catalog, you will enter a world so diverse that I cannot imagine any disappointment on your part. I'm subscribing, I'll take a look at your catalog. You have a beautiful voice and your personality exudes sensitivity and empathy.Greetings from Poland😊

[@XXChacowXX]

Awesome reaction. Been watching Ren and his reactors since early 2023 and this was fantastic. Felt like my first time hearing Ren. Loved your take on RENs message. Subscribed!

[@smoothplaya6696]

HEY NICOLE! YOU KNOW I ROCK WITH YOU! Im so happy for your success! Almost at 2k!! As always KEEP LIVING YOUR PURPOSE 😊

[@NikolettaOfficial]

Thanks for being here!

[@ChristinafromColorado]

​@@NikolettaOfficial less than a week later and you are now almost to 5k subs. Your 2 Ren videos have been shared on several fan pages and his patreon! HIGHLY rec the following: #ChalkOutlines #MoneyGamesTrilogy (1 and 3 were both live one takes) and because you are a fan of #HarryMack #Genesis #SevenSins and #IllestofOurTime

[@Alyzvettema]

14:26 honestly same tho. 😂 first time I heard this I was in tears with my mouth hanging open, trying to figure out what just happened. He might just be a genuis

[@Entropy72]

Your improvisation at the end was beautiful! It really enhanced the song, well done.

[@Frustratedfool]

Every time I hear this song, I bawl my eyes out, and feel better for it. Thank you Ren. Please watch again on his channel so he gets the views too. ❤

[@salishseamermaid]

Really enjoyed your reaction. ❤ Your improvisation at the end is really special.

[@digitaltrekkie]

20:39 "There's beauty in imperfection" That summarizes a lot of what I get from this song and how it makes me feel; I like how he uses not just the lyrics, but the manner in which he performs and delivers the music to communicate that idea.

[@digitaltrekkie]

23:40 ... I probably should have just waited until the end of the video to jump on that conversation, first 😅

[@clayschuetz899]

He got you didn't he? 🤗 It's ok he gets everyone. This song when I came back to it and actually listened to it entirely, it helped me, I've suffered from mental illness all my life without any therapy, this was therapy , Ren is true, not fake magic but true magic that can help heal within

[@TheMuckful]

Such a great reaction and WOW the adding of your singing at the end gave it another dimension I didn't know I needed to hear! Thanks you so much!

[@Dr.Brummel]

Hi Ren is filled with ingenious details. Here are a few: - It startsat 0:03‼When the wheelchair is rolled in, you can see the letters "LD" on the back of it, which could stand for Lyme disease, the cause of his health problems. - The font used for the title is called 'Impact'. How fitting. - The dissonance at the end of the dark sides part is achieved by using a tritone in the chord. An interval that's also known as the devil's interval. - The lines "Face to face with the beast, I will rise from the east..." are based on the Revelation.

[@christyheffernan1248]

Rinse fans are called renegades

[@christyheffernan1248]

You should prepare for the Oscelot of them we’re coming

[@davedavenport8673]

My reading of Face to face with the beast is it is a reference to the challenge we face each day we live. The Sun rises from the east and settles on the ocean floor. So he is saying as he faces challenges each day, he will be like the sun, shining light through the day. He also references the moon when he says "the righteous surrender when standing in front of my solar eclipse." The moon representing night, or dark, or inner critic, or negativity in the duality he is expressing.

[@lauragarza1143]

Loved your surprise at the end! I rewinded a couple times 😂. Loved your genuine reaction. It's hard to be vulnerable and that's exactly what this masterpiece provokes.

[@badwolf1587]

I found REN ,,,, BECAUSE OF HARRY MACK REACTIONS AND BLACK PEGASUS ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤THAT WAS THE 1ST DAY OF THE REST OF MY LIFE ANDNIT HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST RIDE OF MY LIFE. besides my 5 or 6 kids, 🤷‍♂️ 😂😂😂😂😂❤

[@jok8888]

You have a voice of an angel. ❤❤❤❤ how on earth didnt i find your channel before. You are amazing

[@badwolf1587]

SOMEONE GET THIS TO REN !!!!!!!! Kelly, lorries whatever one of yall know someone AT LEAST 😂❤

[@R0CKETMVNTV]

Okay that little surprise at the end was amazing. I LOVE your voice!

[@cargosquid]

Your "duet" added a very interesting element. I liked it.

[@JensRandolff]

This was a very enjoyable reaction and analysis, and your voice is truly beautiful; I loved your "surprise." "Hi Ren" is the song that put Ren on everyone's radar in December 2022. However, Ren's earliest recordings on KZbin are from his time in a band called "Trick The Fox," consisting of Ren and his buddies Charlie and Tommy. Unfortunately, the band performed only briefly due to Ren's onset of health issues. They are very talented. A fun clip to watch is "The Mash Up." Ren's trilogy "The Tale of Jenny/Screech/Violet" has been likened to a Shakespearean tragedy and is a prime example of his genius; it is a master's class in storytelling and also showcases his guitar skills. The three acts are haunting, and the conclusion will catch you off guard. The trilogy needs to be watched in the order given, as this is the flow of the storyline and is best watched as a whole rather than piecemeal. Ren's Hip Hop/Rap style songs are worth checking out if you enjoy this genre; unfortunately, sexual innuendos are pervasive in hip-hop and rap, and Ren makes such references in several of his songs. Check out "The Hunger," "Genesis," "What You Want," "Losing It (FISHER rap retake)," "Right Here, Right Now (Fatboy Slim one shot retake)," "Life is Funny," "Love Music (Parts 1, 2, 3, and 4)," "Crucify Your Culture," "Power," "Hold On," his recent release, “Down On The Beat (feat. Viktus),” “Masochist,” his song “Halftime (Nas Retake),”and “Troubles,” just to name a few. Ren's collaborations with Chinchilla ("Chalk Outlines," "How to Be Me," "Sexual Healing," "One Dance/Drunk in Love") are beautiful and showcase his singing voice. His live music videos are especially impressive. Ren's personal reflections are threaded through many of his songs; "Insomnia," "Depression," "Diazepam," "Penitence," "Dear God," "Heretic," "Dominos," his "Freckled Angels" album, in particular his song "Fire," just to name a few, all deserve a listen. His song "Money Game" (Part I, II & III) is another recommendation, although it is less of a personal song than it is an indictment of greed and the resulting injustices in this world. Ren just released "Money Game Part III," and in my opinion, it is his best work to date. Ren's performances with Sam Tompkins ("Blind Eyed," "Earned It /Mans World / Falling," "Walking on the Moon/No Diggity," "Feeling Good/Trouble So High/Masterblaster (Jammin')," "Latch," "Wild Thoughts/Crazy in love (Live Session)," "Same Old Situation (Live, feat. Ren)," "Improvising Around Stevie Wonder," "Live in the Streets of Brighton, UK," "What Went Wrong" Part I&II) are definitely a must. Also, his collaborations with Eden Nash ("Humble," "Ocean"), Bibi ("Crutch," "Ahiahiaoha"), Molly McKinna ("Penitence"), Orlean ("Jessica"), his former bandmate Romain Axisa ("French Song"), are all great. Last but not least, Ren's busking sessions with Liv Sangster are awesome. I recently discovered that Ren also recorded a cover of "Can't Help Falling In Love (Elvis Cover)," which is simply beautiful. "The Big Push" (Ren Gill, Gorran Kendall, Romain Axisa, and Glen Chambers) busking sessions, concerts, and live recordings all are amazing and well worth checking out. All but the drummer sing lead vocals at times. They are each incredibly gifted artists. Their covers of "I Shot the Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop," "Wade in the Water/Nina Simone/Trouble So Hard," "War Pigs," "Roadhouse Blues," "My Generation," "Paint It Black," "An Englishman in New York," "Bongo Bong" are excellent. On "These Boots Are Made For Walking'/Satisfaction/Everybody," "Praise You" (Fatboy Slim Cover), and "What Kind Of Woman Is This," all three take a turn singing. The songs "Oh My Woman," "Swan Song," "Sweet Little Lady," "It's Alright," "Dignity," "Watch Out," and so many others are equally impressive. In 2023, Ren released "Sick Boi," "Bittersweet Symphony (The Verve retake)," which is another masterful work, "Illest Of Our Time," and "Animal Flow," which is out in two versions, a full-production music video, and a live, one-take acoustic version. Ren's release, "Su!cIde," is a sad, haunting, gut-wrenching tribute to Ren's friend Joe who took his own life. Ren’s follow-up to “Su!cIde,” "For Joe," is also sad and emotional, but strangely enough, it offers a sense of closure. Ren also premiered the official music video of his song “Murderer,” and followed it up with a newly recorded acoustic live version that is phenomenal and my favorite of the two versions. His releases, “Love Music Part 4,” “Masochist,” “Lost All Faith,” are from his album, "Sick Boi," which came out on October 13th, 2023; it made it to #1 on the UK Album Charts. Ren also released “Back on 74/Message in a Bottle (Live Retake),” “Fred Again Mashup,” as well as a number of Live acoustic versions of previously released songs, and “Bittersweet Symphony (Live)” just premiered August 26, 2024. I could list more, but this comment will likely get blocked by YT due to its length.

[@patrickrojas8514]

Ren is so different than pretty much any artist you know. His diversity and talent will astonish you. Please take the time to look into him. ❤️👏👏

[@Pheonixinflames]

I saw a clip of your react on tik Tok and came here. Will be watching all your ren videos. I also love Harry macks stuff sto I'll be checking out your stuff with him too. I love seeing people first reacts to ren because it shredded me and still does. And I love seeing how different people respond to his stuff. If you haven't yet please react to suicide. That ones intense and real.

[@iamsquatty]

Welcome to the wonderful world of ren, where you can always expect the unexpected 😊🥹 i have a feeling you are gonna LOVE falling down the ren rabbit hole... subbed for more ren 😁💜💜

[@tomvondeek]

same!

[@NikolettaOfficial]

you know it!

[@rigsbyrigged1831]

Finally a reviewer who is actually willing to sing.So I know you are not talking crap

[@LuizmarcosCorvo]

Hi, i'm just another renegade here. I loved your reaction and I'm really excited to watch your further ren reactions. Prepare to feel THINGS, A LOT OF THINGS.

[@TheDivine187]

Never forget that most of his acts are ONE TAKES without any soundefekts, thats a mastercraft at it´s own.

[@davidricks7128]

Ren is therapy for so many from one song he helps so many people open up in ways therapists struggle to do in person. First time i watched Hi Ren i had a panic attack but thought i needed to watch it again so i watched someone reacting to it that was the best thing i could do i have watched many times since. One thing i think about this song is it needs to be seen by every one even in schools after a certain age, because how many children kill themselves because of the negativity towards them from nasty comments and bullying to them believing what is said. I went through hell, bullied all through school to the point i attempted suicide twice, and to many issues in my life since then I am a recovering alcoholic 11 years clean I suffer PTSD and other health issues so the majority of bad days over good is high, if this bullying had been dealt with i may have had a reasonable life not the existence i have to deal with now

[@jukeboxdave6026]

Welcome to the amazing world of ren an amazing artist and even more amazing person - Harry Mac has a tribute video he did to ren you are in for some amazing music have fun love and respect from the UK - New sub 👍👍🌟😀😀 amazing channel 👍

[@jwtsongaelking]

Damn 😮, your reactions are next level. Love the impro at the end. Bravo 👏🏽

[@NikolettaOfficial]

thanks so much!

[@robslack5468]

Delightful, quality analysis with feeling! Thank you for sharing!