This Is MASTER Storytelling!! Ren - 'The Tale of Jenny & Screech' (FULL) Reaction

[@rexrogers1859]

Ren isn't in a class with anyone. After 59 years I've never seen or been so grateful to witness this generational artist honing his incredible craft in real time. Thank you for the wonderful reaction!!

[@Johnknowsstuff]

Violet was a quiet girl, as was Jenny. Stevie was violent, as was Screech. History repeats.

[@curmudgeon1933]

...also Violet's mother was silent in the face of her partner's abuse of Violet, and the generational cycle of abuser and abused continued. Who knows how far back this pattern went...or how much longer it would have gone, if Jenny and Screech hadn't broken the chain so tragically? Maybe, with the conversations around Ren's art, we can start really speaking honestly about many things which have historically been taboo, such as generational abuse, suicide, over-prescription of psyche meds, and the undue influence of money in politics.

[@AversaS2]

Also, Screech and Jenny were twins. Both were 14, which means Jenny was a 14 year old sex worker. The entire thing is just so heartbreaking. And the dichotomy of such a tragic story told so beautifully. It’s pure genius.

[@jamesjeter]

This story came from a friend and myself but it did not happen to me but it started at my house first at 230 in the morning very very sad story and very dark life this was for this guy plus myself but I had nothing to do with it other than trying to help him after ..

[@jamesjeter]

This is the trailer park about the story of a night he knocked on my door on his knees begging to help him sad and there is a couple added fill in by myself

[@LunaScorpius]

@sorenm.lairdsorries7547No. abusers call their victims sluts to dehumanize them and make them feel vindicated for abusing. Stevie is the father-not her dad.

[@DodonaWind]

"M Night Shyamalan couldn't even write a twist that good in a movie!" OMG! That's an awesome comparison! I'm so glad you guys got it so quickly.

[@deedii92]

I’ve seen some reactors refer to him as Ren Night Shamalon and it makes me laugh

[@michaelbradley7529]

It's very satisfying when reactors get the twist immediately. You would be surprised at how many don't put it together and need people to explain it to them in the comments.

[@larryc3860]

Ren reminds us that domestic violence often is generational.....as kids, we learn behavior from our parents.....often the 'right' way to live, but sometimes, the opposite happens......this is Bardcore !!

[@peterjohn85]

It's interesting how you watch a reaction and you feel like, YEAH! they feel exactly how I feel! So I'll give it a like and then you see you have already given it a like. Then you realize...This is what I watch when I'm pissed :p

[@bradeng7]

Born together in violence, died together in violence. Analysis of this trilogy goes pretty deep. Ren is a singular voice amongst noise.

[@toolfankrk]

You have to see his band Big push covering Bob Marley " i shot the sherrif /road to zion /hip hop" medley. Great piece of music.

[@PHOENIXDARKFIRE5000]

That song was actually my first ever experience of Ren and his music

[@davidricks7128]

Ren tells the stories and the filming of the stories are all done so well i found myself looking for the bodies laying on the ground. The saddest thing about this is the fact each of these things are happening in every country at this very moment and the cycle continues

[@TheMCmace]

The things with REN is… he‘s not making music, what he does is art

[@rudyb.]

Thank you guys for supporting Ren and it’s Renegades like y’all who helped in recognizing this artist’s true talent. I am enjoying his well earned spot in the UK! No #1! Sick Boi is 🔥! I would love to see you react to his song, “Uninvited”!!

[@steveakhurst7845]

I concur

[@PHOENIXDARKFIRE5000]

I’m a 51 year-old Australian who served over half my life in the military as a high-ranking officer. I’ve seen shit that would make your blood run cold in my life having done three tours yet when I first seen this music video the tale of Violet and the way it ended. I ended up with tears in my eyes and a massive lump in my throat. This is probably due to the fact that I grew up in a family of multigenerational abuse and violence me being one of the worst victims of that circumstance being abused in every possible way by my parents. this song hit too close to Home for me showing you just how real RENs stories are. The simple fact is stuff like this happens every day all over the world and we just ignore it and get along with our lives as best we can pretending it doesn’t exist and REN is shining light on it for all of us to see clearly

[@SM-gs9wb]

T Y for sitting back and listening - what a difference! Well done!

[@PHOENIXDARKFIRE5000]

I totally agree it gets a little bit old when reactors to music videos never shut up the entire time and you end up not hearing half the song anyway it seems pointless

[@AnotherFacelessDigitalNoOne]

I hear half of "my friends" by rchp in this song everytime. Makes me love it more everytime too ❤

[@dirkmcgurk1]

Always happy to see more stuff from Ren. You should check out Money Game part 3 if you haven't already. The first two parts are great but they aren't required to appreciate the third one. Much love ❤

[@Slymanno]

Yep - plucks at the heart strings as well as the guitar strings. Great comment! Subbed ❤

[@michaelgrabner8977]

"Money Game" would be another Ren Trilogy and has a great deep message

[@kylecornelius8046]

Seen tons of people react to this and listened to this series myself multiple times and i just noticed myself how the first few lines of screeches phone call to his girlfriend where perfectly on beat! 😅

[@Danandrea919]

I love listening to and watching Ren videos, but I especially enjoy watching reactions to the videos I want to see so I can feel like I'm sharing the experience with friends. 😃 I've seen, quite literally thousands of Ren reactions and I always check out new reaction suggestions. I watch the suggested video, and if it's not Hi Ren, I then go to their Hi Ren reaction and go from there. I found y'all with your Chalk Outlines reaction, and now I'm catching up. I truly look forward to your future Ren reactions! 😊

[@stevejarvis4174]

Hes the best artist I ever heard and sick boi album my fav album of all time

[@highlightspotent127]

So good . Great reaction . Ive not stopped listening to Ren since I stumbled upon his music a few months back . Make sure to do more reactions to his music . All of us who have been affected by him are continually looking for people also just discovering him. Watching your reaction is like getting to experience the song again for the very first time . Cheers 🍻 🇨🇦 youve got my sub

[@mldkenny]

So pleased you enjoyed this amazing and tragic performance, he truly is one of a kind! Chalk outlines LIVE with Chinchilla is also stunning,

[@WorkFromYourLaptop]

Nice job letting the video play and just taking it in. Well done.

[@louise11854]

perfect reaction, guys!!! you are the latest 2 victims of the 'ren mind-meld' effect! ( ala spock/star trek). ren is genius, i agree! kathleen bts renegade

[@bambamstan1]

Most of his videos are live too! He's a genius!

[@nickachief]

ren is #11 in the US billboard album charts atm. please buy "sick boi" album in the US if you haven't already. thx from the UK

[@kellyt5341]

I also saw Ren number 54 on the top 100 billboard charts in America for his "sick boi" album. Taylor Swift (gag) is the number 1 spot. Ren never thought in a million yrs he would even be in the top 100 billboard charts. Also last week he was number 1 top spot on the itunes top album sales. Number 1 on the UK charts last week bumping Rick Astley, Drake, Ed Sheeran all for top spot. I saw he got top 5 in other charts but to many to remember.

[@nickachief]

@@kellyt5341 search "top current album sales" rens in with a shout in the top 10

[@junction6_m27VNC]

It’s a true masterpiece that should be studied in universities and colleges, so much about this trilogy is just amazing, I’ve done a breakdown of all the main characters with my theories of how it all connects on my YT Ren has so much good material that you can just pick any of his songs and you won’t be disappointed by anything

[@AudioVile]

A beautifully performed tragic story. We knew what you were saying... 🙂 I've seen lots of reactions to this. I REALLY enjoyed you two. You obviously have great respect and appreciation for his artistry. Great reaction! Best of luck to you!

[@JulitaPio]

Thank you guys for supporting Ren. All three of his songs that you reacted to are very emotional songs. If you are planning your next reaction to Ren, I think you will have a lot of fun with his band The Big Push, songs like War Pigs, Paint it Black, Watch out, I shot the sheriff🙂

[@DrunkGeneral]

oh he did cover of war pig, vary underated song tbh love the heavy intro. thanks for letting me/us know :D

[@JulitaPio]

@@DrunkGeneral pleasure is mine🙂

[@lucidmonkey3591]

Yes cuz those song titles sound very fun 😅lol

[@justadadpostingstuff2746]

Chels comment was so so perfect.. he knows how to use guitar strings to pluck at your heartstrings... very very apt. Take a bow for that comment!

[@MatandChelsReact]

Why thank you! 🙇‍♀️ 😊

[@pollyg562]

he did the guitar rifle exactly the speed and 4 times just like a much older song AC/DC JAILBREAK 'rifles firing'

[@korrel340]

I love this track and I really liked your honest reaction to it, but I wish we could've heard a bit more from you both about what you thought about the song.

[@jackchisnall9316]

What makes this more amazing is the first two tales were written after reading a newspaper article but Violets tale was written two years latter.

[@nobodynemoq]

Thank you for this reaction! It's one of the most versatile Ren's package, featuring so many amazing flavours... Ren is an amazing storyteller. Violet's take sucks you in so well, that you forget about orevious ones and the fact it must be somehow connected - what ends up with listener being caught offguard ❤ What's even more tragic... They were twins, right? 14 years old? Imagine what 14yo girl was doing late night in the streets, wearing high heels? 🙁

[@Lexi_47]

'Well fuck'....perfect reaction!

[@markjones6747]

Dudes! Welcome to the world of Ren from a fellow metalhead! His work isnt just music, its art. He literally draws you in with the music and sets the scene so well. I've never come across anything like this. He's so damn unique!

[@thomaskellyjr6370]

One of the most profound and striking pieces of performance art I’ve ever witnessed. Have to admit it was hard to not break down during Violet’s Tale.

[@LocoMotive05]

I absolutely love watching people hear this extremely theatrical ballad.. it’s absolutely incredible

[@gabrielstratton1775]

I find it telling, that as heavy as jenny's and screech's tales are, ren only had to shake himself off before telling violet's tale

[@tynestreet5478]

He is a Genius 🙏

[@jlock6901]

Such a great reaction!!! Ren is unbelievable!

[@danielbeard7045]

I can't wait until you get to the Money Games (1-3)... if you do those, they should be done in one video. Like Jenny and Screech, the storytelling is immaculate! ❤

[@laluba3603]

For Money Games 2,though, Do the lyric video to get the whole story nr 2.

[@matildafishes9931]

And people are shocked that the time for all three of these videos flies by so fast!! It's like time stands still. Ren is an artist and Sam plays such a huge part as the videographer. They are an amazing team!!!

[@disgustipated_462]

Metal fans for Ren! Going to blow up 10x now that he hit no.1. Sad but true. We all knew it though.

[@wolfangel369]

Tragic, intense, masterful...it just draws you in...incredible as it is unsettling xxx

[@SteveB1366]

Love you guys. Another great reaction. No one saw the ending coming. Keep it up.

[@spruce381]

He’s got great acting abilty - he and Sam could do Broadway musicals, but they’re following their art now. Intelligent reaction / love it.

[@tomsmith1977]

The audio part is fine after you see the video. It’s easy to see the video in your head every time I listen to it.

[@stephenbutler8695]

Great reaction guys

[@wetpanther99]

Awesome reaction guys can’t wait for you to do more, much love from 🇬🇧

[@richardfisher21081]

Isnt he something else or what??? Ren is his own genre and im a metal head always been but Ren has shown me a side of hip hop that is what I can appreciate now (his deeper catalog of music) he is just a great artist in every sense. Been watching you guys for 3-4yrs now idk what happened but i was a sub for awhile and had to resub! Must be a KZbin thing ive noticed it couple times with reactors i follow. Anyways id be stoked if you guys dove into his money game trilogy. Great reaction guys!

[@iaincphotography6051]

Champion reaction guys.

[@wolfangel369]

As heartbreaking as it is, Ren tells it real...he is a Master of The Story xxx❤

[@CindyBaucom-sb1hd]

❤❤❤REN❤❤❤

[@billyyllib6475]

Great reactions 👍 first vid I saw from you guys but I'll definitely check out more!

[@sirweebs2914]

My man over here rocking that silent Bob look.

[@andrewparker9569]

Great reaction

[@rekakiss7003]

Great reaction Guys! I am subscribing to see more Ren reactions. ❤️❤️❤️

[@MatandChelsReact]

Thanks for subbing!

[@improveourselves3929]

What are the great reaction! I'm so happy that you both got to see this! Yeah it's quite amazing to see his storytelling, I also saw Hi Ren before this one and yeah this took my respect for him to a whole new level. Hey, here at 19:59 while listening to you two talking, I just now noticed the horror memorabilia in background! A friend of mine's aging dad has a huge horror collection he's trying to find a buyer for, and judging by the memorabilia behind you maybe you know someone in that genre who might want it? Let me know. Anyway sorry for the interjection I just saw your stuff in the background and thought I'd mention. But yeah Ren is a master storyteller and it's so amazing that nowadays we have reaction videos to enjoy the shock over and over vicariously like we've introduced a friend to Ren and get to share the joy and awe with you! :)

[@violindylan]

Thanks for an awesome reaction! I think you are ready for Money Game pts. 1-3 now 😉

[@steve53264]

Great reaction guys ❤

[@loisbest77]

A sub from me for that reaction!

[@VideosbyLisaLisa]

Ren's mad talented. Your journey so far has been interesting, but you should know that Ren has many (*many*) sides musically that aren't so serious, though still very cool. Some of my faves have an island feel ("Humble"): or a bluesy sound ("Ocean"); or a 90s hip-hop sound ("What You Want"); or an indie rock sound ("Hold On"). His faster raps tend to be more word or syllable play ("The Hunger" or "Losing It") and simple fun. His "Money Game" series is a different kind of storytelling and 🔥. Part 3 just came out and is amazing (if you do watch the series, be sure to watch the official lyric video for part 2) Great reaction. Thank you for being honest and vulnerable in your reactions.

[@Dad-JanieWorld]

Still one of the best things on youtube is seeing peoples face. When they figure out the twist at the end. Rather Ren meant to or not. A ton of his music is literally built for reactions. Also for KZbin. Because it is visually stunning art. Have to see him doing it. With just him , a instrument & camera 🎥 man! He is the 🐐 of reaction songs on KZbin. It’s not even close IMO.

[@PlymouthLad76]

Great reaction, well done guys. 👏 ❤

[@Suburbanrust]

At 13:23 he rewinds then at 16:08 he fast forwards and repeats the intro. Genius.

[@jamesjeter]

Thank you both and wheres our coffes whats wrong with us..

[@billyroger-l1z]

Ren play drum bass piano he mixes his own beats produces his own music and beatboxes sings and raps Ren a musical genius

[@jeffwilson3205]

Ren has a filthy doom metal album hiding somewhere deep inside of him. I hope he makes it some day.😂😢

[@richardwani2803]

That police officer is going to live with taking a life his life will never be the same

[@michaelphipps8647]

Money Game part 3 is amazing!

[@dmj4966]

Definitely worth doing the Money Game Trilogy (part 3 just dropped a few wks ago).....Ren is, and I know what i am saying here, a deeper rabbithole than Nightwish and Pink Floyd, and I'm obsessed with NW and PF

[@guitarmuscle6968]

Great reaction, if you get to Money Game Part 1, 2 and 3 you will be further blown away by his Genius, just make sure Part 2 you find the official Lyric video as its a more complete version

[@peterveste6976]

thank you for continuing to react and support my favourite artist ever the album sick boi is amazing and first track seven sins is fire please do money game part 3 it's a masterpiece ❤❤❤

[@justinv4638]

Ren is on a whole different level. His storytelling is the best I’ve ever seen and I’m 52. He’s special. Check out Money Game 1, 2 &3. You’ll be glad you did.

[@MatandChelsReact]

We're planning on it!

[@irrgamer]

Great reaction ! and yes, this trilogy is very special. I get emotional every time I listen to it. If you want another brilliance of his, you really need to watch the Money Game trilogy (Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3). He is just a genius !

[@Thempathyourway]

she never try to say it she SAID IT

[@billyroger-l1z]

at the start of Jenny tale Ren is beatboxing trumpet

[@Danandrea919]

FFFFFANTASTIC REACTION to this!! 😊 ❤ BRAVO!! (I wanna see y'all react to Animal Flow!)

[@dontcarebear4455]

Punches me in the heart every time

[@alathor420]

I call it bard core dude tells stories!!

[@gaefferson1]

You guys know The Warning “..has 2 new unofficial songs out ..”sick”…and HyCAD-~hell you call a dream ..Just throwing it out there ..I like Ren too

[@jpmc9584]

Love you guys. Great reaction. Would love to see your reaction to Money Game 3.

[@marpsy2024]

They were so high they didn't know the song ended 😢

[@andygray2788]

You should treat your self to watching his Money Game Part 3 MOVIE.

[@jaynekavanagh4790]

Definitely check out Rens new album Sick Boi extremely talented artist.

[@TheColdrush22]

"I can't remember the first song we did from Ren..."You mean the song literally called, "'Hi Ren'"? "Oh yeah."

[@patrickquinlan3056]

Sadly, The tale Of Jenny And Screech is not on the Sick Boi album. There is a live version of this recorded in the same location which was kept secret until the moment of the performance which was filmed on a gopro 360 camera. You guys have so much catching up to do. Check out the I Shot The Sherriff medley for a starter.

[@kellyt5341]

He sold it in a separate CD a yr or so ago. When I purchased the bundle, (Freckled Angels, Demo CD volume 1 and 2, along with Violets tale) it all came together. He already has 18 songs on the sick boi album and bumped "Castles Made of Sand" off the album. That is an awesome song a well.

[@patrickquinlan3056]

@@kellyt5341 Yeah, I bought that bundle too. I haven't heard "Castles Made of Sand" yet.

[@jamesdoherty6558]

ren is great

[@gearybmxer1]

Awesome reaction, such a powerful trilogy in both song and video. The do transfer to just audio just as amazingly, as you've seen the videos you can concentrate on the music more so has another feeling almost. You guys need to check more Ren out for sure maybe some of the lighter and cheekier side of Ren. Off the top of my head - Losing It (retake) (this would be my first choice); Right Here Right now (retake); Down on the Beat; What You Want; Power Still all have powerful lyrics as you would expect Also, songs he's done with Chinchilla - Chalk Outlines (live) and How To Be Me (live) absolutely incredible songs and performances, in typical Ren one take formats Honestly I could go on and with you both react to his lyrics and videos, there isn't a single song you won't enjoy and appreciate

[@margaretpickholtz8772]

Thanks nice job

[@olematon2209]

Next ren- money game part 3!

[@stephenwaters3515]

Stick with him. He does have songs out there that don't leave you so emotionally wrecked trust me. He can make you laugh as well as cry. he can make you think too, But he never leaves you disappointed, Ren is a true once in a lifetime talent.

[@RafaPietrzakWro]

Money Game part 3 is also great story and one of the best videos

[@canecasavettes85]

I’ve noticed that at least from my assumption that nobody infers that Patrick was with Screech’s girl. That’s why she was busy!

[@caladonn2659]

Ren is a Master at Combining all art forms to support his stories. From Location and Video Directing Worthy of Tarantino or Spielberg, to Lyrics Shakespeare would have been Proud to have Written, To an Emotional Performance on par with Marlon Brando or Morgan Freeman and the Musical Prowess of Jimmy Page or Eric Clapton and the Vocal Chops of Robert Plant or M&M! He can reach right through the Camera and Grab the Soul of his Audience and hold it in the Palm of his Hand! Ren really does have it all!

[@belindamelville2270]

Ren❤❤

[@aixmhros]

comment before watch: are you guys? this shit is Heavy Metal. .

[@Barzo7]

Fantastic reaction video.... REN FAN - NEW SUB.... I suggest the MONEY GAME trilogy. MG1 (official music video) MG2 (LYRIC VIDEO) MG3 (official music video) after that watch REN & CHINCHILLA - CHALK OUTLINES (LIVE) - and - HOW TO BE ME (LIVE)....Thanks

[@xxshatteredmetalxx]

I believe the story is based on an actual news story ren read in the paper one day. He just changed some things like names to fit the song and for privacy's sake I assume.

[@kellyt5341]

He read a story in the London news of a male youth that robbed, stabbed and killed a prostitute. Ren made up the rest. Being a youth that did the crime, no names were used. The cop did say "such a shame" in the article so Ren used that.