WHAT A FIRST IMPRESSION! | Ren - Hi Ren (Official Music Video) [REACTION]

[@truthseeker6046]

Welcome to the rabbit hole! 🥰 If you liked this… you will LOVE The Tale of Jenny and Screech. It’s a trilogy - and you’ll want to watch them all three at the same time! Enjoy!!

[@toddraisor741]

Think he's ready for this? 😂😂😂

[@Budini67]

@@toddraisor741 Were we ready for it the first time? lol

[@toddraisor741]

@Budini67 absolutely not! One of my favorite artists now

[@yonahgrossman7319]

I never tell the people I turn on to Ren that they should watch THE TALE OF JENNY & SCREECH next after HI REN... unless they're actors. Enjoy The Tale of Jenny & Screech!

[@Markus-uc5jq]

Some call Ren a modern Shakespeare...

[@Wolfsblood1138]

You may have been quiet throughout a lot of that performance, but your face spoke volumes. Your eyes, your expressions when lines like "You've got to kill you, if you wanna kill me", and "Some people know me as hope. Some people know me as the voice that you hear when you loosen the noose on the rope" hit you. As someone who nearly deleted herself multiple times over the first 50 years of my life those lines hit especially hard. I love how the musical part ends similarly to how it began, the difference being the joy Ren exhibits through the playing and singing, yet the lights are still flickering wildly. To me that shows the acceptance that the dark side, and the light side have to learn how to live together. To dance together if we are to survive. Great heartfelt reaction man. It's not an easy song to get through, just as the self reflection that is needed to overcome the darkest depths of despair are hard. But it's so very worth it. ❤

[@neilfromstan]

I'm 73 grew up with The Beatles and Motown and all that great 60s music, but there was never anything like Ren he is a one off. People say he is a generational artist, I think he is more than that. People say he is a bard, I think he is more than that. He writes epic pieces that challenge the mind and highlight major issues in society. He crosses all genres with aplomb. I have all of his recorded material and it is all absolute fire.

[@kv4320]

Beatiful, sir

[@badwolf1587]

THANK YOU THANK YOU,,,, I CANT THINK OF A SINGLE ARTIST ACROSS ANY MEDIUM THAT DOES WHAT REN DOES!!!

[@direnova6284]

I'm 65 and mirror your thoughts on him.

[@docdurdin]

74 here and I 2nd that emotion.

[@valkyrie1066]

Agreed. 65, and alays a music fan. He is the most impactful performer I've ever seen. The most amazing use of....acting, poetry, music, physical performance, camera work, environment...I could go on. He's definitely not a "one trick pony."

[@CT-76]

This song speaks so many volumes to so many people. He did this in one take and made an amazing video to his story. First time watching your videos. Great reaction to a great song. Money game songs is a must.

[@jitskebu7582]

The first time I heard Hi Ren over 1 1/2 year ago, I read a comment saying: this is no longer music, this is a soul splitting open and exploding into art. Still feel is this way.

[@Lou-xq9br]

2 year's for me & seen him at SGP Ren is 🔥 & listen daily, just outstanding 💕

[@badwolf1587]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@arklilbro]

There are two phases of life, before you meet Ren, and when you begin to really live

[@pamquick600]

Truth.

[@happy13worker]

Amen!! I like to say AR and BR when it comes to different times in my life. During BR, I was much more guarded when it came to letting people know me. I was very secretive about my life experiences. I was ashamed of some of the things that I have gone through. On the other hand, after February 12, 2023 was when AR began. Since then I have shared my story without shame and embarrassment. I have let people in and my life has shifted immensely. Ren changes you emotionally, mentally, and physically.

[@Skittenmeow]

AR is a roller-coaster. Recently I finally had a fall from a horse. I'd been riding for 18 months but had been so scared of falling that I kept limiting what I was trying despite my skill. I wasn’t really living. Once I'd had that fall everything that seemed unacceptably risky became clarified. Sure some of the things I was scared of trying I can still categorise as too difficult to try yet. But most of the things I was scared of trying I've done now. I got this. And due to embracing courage and determination, I've somehow now been given a horse with all her expenses and upkeep included in the gift. I'm almost 44. I didn't expect my steam of having a horse to ever come true. And now I have a palomino arabian mare named Shakira who is the best thing in my life

[@BoredBro2zzz]

Love you man thank you you’re absolutely correct. You know know how they say never meet your idols. Well ren is one I do wanna meet

[@RootsMj]

Here here!

[@ukdnbmarsh]

Ren does 1 takes, writes, sings, raps, plays instruments makes his own beats, he is the REAL DEAL.

[@thomperkins]

100%

[@justinsanchez9333]

right, like i dont even feel like these are songs which is why they are 1 takes, hes a modern day bard telling his stories

[@TheArmywife996]

I Don't understand after all this time that is not brought up enough.

[@dianesorensen2549]

“Wow" is what everybody says after they stop crying.❤

[@DemLep]

I'm crying, you're crying.

[@MMinnery1]

Truth

[@MatthewA5393]

I live for that silence. Nearly every reactor starts as you would expect - pausing the video, commenting, etc. Then, the second half hits, and everyone is silent. No pauses.

[@TiredNSleuthing]

I found Ren because of the Kujo situation and I’m so glad I did. I work in Rare Diseases and see everyday what stem cell treatment can do for ppl with chronic illnesses. We work really hard for our patients to get their lives back but I don’t usually see the after. Until now. Beautiful voice, so talented, and a musical genius. ❤

[@1998TDM]

That moment when Ren grabs the synapses

[@AnnCameron-jv4us]

The other day I watched a reaction where the reactor described that he felt like it would have been disrespectful to pause it at the end and that made a lot of sense to me for sure.

[@formalsleek]

@@TiredNSleuthing Ren's story and music may be able to help the patients to not feel alone, that there is hope if they hang in there, it may be a cathartic release for them. I honestly believe this song should also be played in every forum where mental health is discussed to bring awareness. I also want to commend you for the work you do as well, it must be so difficult... doing that job, you must have a caring soul and it must be very difficult to see people in such pain, both physical and mental. Respect ♥

[@RootsMj]

Yes, this! Everyone tries to expain what it's about at first, then they realize it's so much more and remains speechless until the end.

[@woodywoodman2319]

Ren is the King of One Takes! One Must pay Close attention to his videos! Even the lyric videos! Trust the stranger on the interweb... Ren is the Rabbit Hole of Rabbit Holes!!!

[@sanfordgfogg]

"One Take" means that yes, Ren did this live. They had multiple cameras set up. If I remember one of his interviews correctly, it took something under a dozen takes to get a version he was satisfied with.

[@woodywoodman2319]

@sanfordgfogg Actually... he was kicked out during the fourth take! He used the second one for a True one take audio, while using a few clips from the side shots of the others!

[@JDO358]

@@sanfordgfogg I heard the fourth take they took

[@ytnineoj]

The only thing that comes close to watching Ren perform is watching people like yourself watch Ren for the first time.....good stuff and welcome aboard .

[@hastie1974]

True 😂❤

[@amyaeschbach3581]

When is a completely independent artist. He’s a lyricist, actor, storyteller, extraordinaire, editor, Director, and producer. Singer and rapper all around gender bender in his storytelling bardcore. He suffered with a misdiagnosed illness for around eight years while he was diagnosed with all sorts of mental disorders and psychosis being treated with heavy psychotic drugs and others that actually made him experience psychosis and hallucinations. At times he spent 23 hours a day in bed. Finally, he was diagnosed with lime disease from a tick when he was 17 years old. At the time he was busing in Brighton solo and with his band the big push he gained a contract with Sony for an album, halfway into it he became extremely ill and couldn’t finish and the contract was canceled Reno and performed this while he was in Alberta, Canada undergoing daily IV treatment and surgeries For massive brain damage and mass damage as well as severe autoimmunity and pain throughout his whole body. Unable to eat anything except mashed up food you were right this is a one take video. 3 still cameras, recorded from beginning to end nine minutes, and then Ren edited them together. It went viral and became an anthem for many peoples experiences with mental health disorders and physical, chronic illnesses, etc., and many who have been gaslit by the medical community. He has changed millions of lives. From there, it’s just been one hit after the other. Master of the one take he decided he wanted to try for a rap album. For an intro to rap reaction to the hunger, Genesis, Illist if out Time, Power. For mental health chalk Ourlines ren x Chinchilla and how to be me by Ren X chinchilla. For Joe, suicide. Storytelling start with the tales of Jenny and screech. And then move through the trilogy money game one, two, and three was recorded for a few hundred dollars, always finding a way and a place to make it work buy money game three you will see him almost a year later with a very healthy budgetin England with all new lighting all new equipment microphones extras choreography in an incredible wrap/storytelling event in the highest movie light quality available! Enjoy my friend. So excited for you.❤✌️

[@KrystleLovesHorror]

@@hastie1974Exactly! I’ve watched SO many reactions the last year for that very reason. Lol. Having dealt with illness for half my life as well, the “hope” part STILL gets me choked up. Pure masterpiece! ❤

[@LeesaDeAndrea]

Ren's performance is a beautiful gift ❤❤❤❤

[@Ant_Toe_Knee_D]

Renegades Assemble 😂😂😂 Welcome to the world according to Ren

[@Sjudit84]

Huzzah! #ItsNotACult

[@emmajones1745]

👋🤝❤

[@ella_lefttheroom]

@@Sjudit84 secret book club 👀

[@JonniPants]

@@Sjudit84 I spit my coffee. hahaha

[@bobsmith613]

Reporting for duty. Awaiting the #kujobeatdown release 🫡

[@allysonjohns4903]

Heard this song about a year and a half ago. I was also blown away but I was like, "ok this has to be his best song and the rest of his music probably will pale in comparison" Uh...yeah, no. This guy is something special and is definitely my favourite artist of all time. His music is ALL amazing, he can do it all, no 2 songs sound alike, and he's an amazing person too.

[@yonahgrossman7319]

That was EXACTLY my experience! I refused for months to listen to another Ren song because I was CERTAIN I would be disappointed. Then I thought the second great song was a fluke. Then the third. Then I thought I had been brain washed by some fiendishly cleaver fan creating video technology that makes people LOVE everything Ren has done... and I'm totally happy with that solution.

[@Caseyd1966]

​@@yonahgrossman7319omg I did the same thing! It took months before I dared to listen to another Ren song!

[@blackpanther3912]

Oh, lucky you, and us that you found Ren. :) Have fun going down the Rabbit Hole. Glad to have you with us! I think you'll really love The Tale of Jenny and Screech (a trilogy you should watch all at once). Can't wait to see more of your reactions!

[@steveknutson5617]

two old lamps from goodwill, a wheelchair from the dump, a guitar, and a genius, and together they make the most important of our lifetime

[@redzwestisbest]

and don't forget the guy behind the camera

[@steveknutson5617]

@@redzwestisbest absolutely. we renegades know sam is the second genius involved but other people might be confused if i had said 2 geniuses, succinctness was the goal

[@The.Neo.Luddite]

The person behind the camera and the editor also.

[@The.Neo.Luddite]

Oh, and the lighting person, too. All of them did a masterful job here.

[@roystevenson9632]

Everything Ren does is absolutely intentional, even the lighting casting two shadows…

[@Caketime2]

When people say maybe I'm looking too deep into this I always laugh because no you're not it was most likely done on purpose LOL

[@swyts]

@@Caketime2 I'd be willing to agree it was unintentional if he didn't look down to his right and the darker shadow during the spoken word when he said "the darker the shadow it casts."

[@lanmandragoran8337]

@@Caketime2 Once makes it a coincidence. When you notice shit like "Comes to face the blue light" in Screech, as the camera pans back around and there's light on Ren's face again? And then you notice it again, and again, and AGAIN? Nah, thats intent ;) Edit: And you best make your case to the morons arguing with you!

[@Caketime2]

@@lanmandragoran8337 I don't know why people are thinking I'm saying it was not intentional. I said the opposite LOL

[@Minorbird1972]

Everything is absolutely intentional. If anyone hasn’t checked out Knoxhill break down Ren, you’re missing out big time. This guy misses absolutely noting. It appears Ren caught word of him and now their buddies also. Check him out.

[@peterbuckingham5866]

The artist’s artist. And look at his friends artwork with the camera. The 3 of them have created a brilliant world of music, storytelling and visuals. All epic

[@spruce381]

Just subscribed, you had a reaction I can relate to. You’ve just opened a vista to probably the most talented artist currently expressing. Lyrics, stories, music, instruments, acting, world view, and talented collaboraters. You’ll. send vids that are like compressed musicals. Honestly it’s a trip. If you’re smart, and you appear to be, you’ll see things you can use to progress your talent. Good luck and thank you 👍🏽👍

[@badsabre5917]

16:20 we got him boys. 😂 Ren is such a great artist. I can’t wait for you to enjoy the Ren that we have grown to love. We await your journey. This is only the absolute very beginning.

[@rogerstarkey5390]

😂😂😂😂 My first thought, during the "Mature Ren" section, before the standup. . *GOTTIM* !!!

[@badwolf1587]

I just started, but I'm guessing when ren stands and sings???😂

[@badsabre5917]

@@badwolf1587well technically my time stamp was directly after he finished the video and he says “wow.”

[@GneasYTC]

🤣🤣🤣 "One of us! One of us! One of us!" We all know that stunned silence at the end, with a couple of "Wow!"s thrown in.. the mark of someone who gets it. Great reaction, subbed for more. Enjoy the ride!

[@kkrause547]

Beautiful reaction and we can tell you get him 🫶🏻 More Ren please! You will be blown away with everything he creates. Fired up Renegade here 😂

[@Caketime2]

Ren has lyme disease and has battle for 13 years with misdiagnosis is and actual diagnosis. He's been on the brink of death and all of his music shows that he has learned through every lesson of life. He is an amazing human being throughout it all with so much hope and optimism but yet isn't afraid to say the bad

[@yakg7976]

Yes, he shows growth, not just musically, but personal human growth in his videos and music. Seversl lines in his songs, or that he speaks at the end are quite well thought out and relate to previous songs' lines indeed.

[@TiredNSleuthing]

I had a friend who this happened to. She almost lost everything because many thought she was faking it, and she was not. She thrives now too. More doctors need to learn to recognize Lyme disease. It’s one of the most misdiagnosed diseases. I work in a rare disease department in the US.

[@Caketime2]

@@TiredNSleuthing in going on 10 yrs and have lost everything :-( and yes when your family doesn't believe you that's one of the worst hurts! I haven't been able to get out of bed for probably 5 years and it has ruined my teenage son's life as well. Because as a single mom I haven't been able to help him grow

[@momstin58]

Most of us started our journey down the Rabbit Hole with this song approx 2 years ago and haven’t climbed out yet, and don’t want to! 😂. This was recorded live, as are most of his videos. Good next one is the trilogy, The Tale of Jenny and Screech (the one with Jenny, Screech and Violet together). Welcome to the Renegades, the best family/community on the internet. 💜💜

[@audivawalsh2983]

In an interview Ren said that Hi Ren was a one take, the third take they did. They didn't have permission to be in the basement they were in, and they had 4 cameras and two mics. As they were finishing the second take, the building manager walked in and asked them to leave. They begged for another 30 minutes and that was the take they used. However, the very end part when he turns from putting down the guitar and starts talking is a separate take. They were allowed to go back when the building manager helped them submit the correct paperwork. Post production was them just taking footage from the various cameras they had set up to auto record. He's done quite a few single takes, both storytelling and singing solo / duo. The Tale of Jenny and Screech birthed the genre "Bardcore" for a reason. Earlier this year he won a couple of international music awards for best song video for Money Game III which was two takes.

[@andrewcarr4201]

I can not wait to watch your future Ren reactions 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@dulcineac8490]

I saw the exact moment that the chills went down your spine. This song/message/performance is pure beauty

[@MrMruck05]

Next on your list needs to be The Tale of Jenny and Screech but you have to react to all of it in order. It's 3 separate videos but there is a one with all of them together. The order should be Jenny's tale, Screech's tale and then Violet's tale. I just found Ren this past week as well and I can't stop watching. It's some of the best pieces of true art that's poetry, rapping, singing, videography, acting his work is a whole package unlike anything I've seen before.

[@DebbieHirons]

That was a lovely reaction. This was the very first song I heard from Ren as well. I am a 64 year old who thought they had heard everything that was good in Music….and then this young man turned up and decided to show me that I knew nothing at all. Enjoy your journey discovering. 👍

[@hdavidgarcia777]

The tales of Jenny and Screech full (13 minutes long) but absolutely genius

[@davidberesford7009]

Oh Dear! you've done it now. Welcome to the wonderful world of Ren! Mr Gill is an amazingly talented young man. One talent I like to point out is that He attracts other creatives to work with him. The more you see, the more you will come to appreciate Ren, and his friends. Enjoy! And Keep Reacting!

[@RobFielden]

This was indeed a one take performance. 😊

[@francesdoll4039]

You will love the Trilogy Tales of Jenny and Screech FULLV,13 minute video covering all 3. Sick Boi was released right after Hi Ren. Ren has been writing music since 12. Was signed by Sony At 19 but became very sick and could not finish album. Bedridden mostly from 19 to 26, wrongly diagnosed and given psych drugs that made him worse but allowed his body to deteriorate. 7 years later diagnosed with Lyme disease. Treated in 2016 with stem cells which improved his health about half way. Still has major autoimmunity and brain damage. Just back to UK after 18 months of treatment in Canada. Still has issues. Got a #1 album for Sick Boi last year in UK. On his 2nd channel RenMakesStuff he has put 8 Chapters,short videos telling if his health journey to help others find hope. Enjoy the ride.

[@sarahloveslyrics]

Welcome to the world of Ren 👽 Great reaction!!! Yes, it is the MASTERPIECE of all masterpieces. Refreshing to see a reactor feel the music and recognise his lyrics are dynamically poetic🖤🖤🖤

[@snapdragon8888]

What stuck out to me was his second "Ooo Ooo" verse near the end. Both lights are flashing, and his sweet voice is representing his pure Ren persona, and the sort of frantic dancing is his dark side. His message is that you never triumph over your demons. You have to learn to coexist with them. He is literally dancing with his demons.

[@judithboggs2196]

RENegades will flock to you as a first time listener to our guy. I am so glad to see you again Nick. I re-subscribed today because I want to watch you discover this amazing artist, as we all have. You are right, this was a one-take, live performance. As most of us have discovered, Ren is a perfectionist at his craft and we have never stopped being awed by his talent. So, come join us down the Ren rabbit hole. The Tale of Jenny and Screech, and Violets Tale should be next. It is a trilogy that will have you open-mouthed for much of the story. See you soon😀

[@Courtneyp85]

Renegade here, welcome to the rabbit hole. Check out all his talented friends as well, Chinchilla, Sam Thompkins, Bibi, Eden Nash, Romain Axisia

[@ankerbraut101]

Fantastic what you all caught just from the first listen. ❤

[@payntpot7623]

Most people follow this song with The Tales of Jenny and Screech (official video with Violet's Tale on the end). Then they may dive into the Money Game Trilogy. That order will give you more of a glimpse into his acting prowess. After that Ren's rabbit hole is filled with a treasure trove of goodies. Ren loves to collaborate with other singers, all top quality. He fits no pigeon hole. A nightmare for humans who like to put songs into ordered categories/genres. Ren just does his own thing throughout a song. Many (like this) are filmed live and are one takes. This one they had about 4 tries, as they were getting kicked out of the room! He often does remixes. Let the Renegades guide you as to the best version of which song to hear. It is best to hear the official video before the acoustic each time. The other way around is akin to eating dessert before the main meal. It also makes more sense to see the official to get an idea of the story. His acoustics really are sublime.

[@robertproctor9747]

Welcome to the Renegades Nick. I loved your reaction and I know that other Renegades will be pouring in to support you. The Ren rabbit hole is deep and genre-bending. So be prepared to be amazed every time you listen to a new track.

[@JohnnyColello]

You were just introduced to the greatest artist of this generation. He doesn't make anything that isn't intentional and perfection. Literally react to ALL his music, you won't know what to expect at any moment, and it's all worth it. You got a sub, waiting to see more. RENegades 🔥

[@aceaceington2759]

Subbed for more Ren reactions, literally throw a dart into the board of Ren's catalogue and you can't miss.

[@bethkelly6203]

I have listened to this song thousands of times and watched hundreds of reactions. I will never not get full body goosebumps! You have your life before Ren and your life after Ren. Welcome to the Renegades!

[@lynnmarentette]

I recently discovered Ren. I am late to the party, too. I love his busking videos, and learned so much over the past few weeks from watching Ren reaction videos. Thanks!

[@jesj27]

Great reaction Nick! Welcome to the world of Ren! ♥ I hope to see "Ren X Chinchilla - Chalk Outlines (live)" soon!

[@danielmeola3651]

Suscribed for the ride through the ren's rabbit hole. Thanks for the video

[@truthseeker6046]

Oh! And for his rap skills, The Hunger, Losing It and Animal Flow are SICK!!

[@Caketime2]

Seven sins!!!!

[@lithriandel01]

Genesis...

[@oceanbreathyogawellness4487]

And Eden the release after the actual Money Game was completed....which would have never been released if the "winners" had chosen differently.

[@EmmaBaker-ty2bj]

Forgot to say he produces,raps,sings…the list goes on!!!! No one else out there like Ren ❤

[@jndaley]

REN is the best musician, and overall artist, I have heard in decades.

[@nancydenis8059]

Ren has a MASSIVE catalog of music and performance art . Devoted fans in the RENegades will be filling you in. I liked your reaction a lot, subbed for Ren 😁. He has a wonderful singing voice, incredible rap skills, plays a acoustic, electric guitar, piano and other instruments WELL. You will be amazed, usually an important message in his work, some are just fun! Anything you choose will be GREAT 😂 Enjoy!

[@chiefaberach]

Ren is releasing new music on a regular basis. Yesterday he released a live version of his Bittersweet Symphony retake and he has a whole album to release, one video at a time. There's always a crazy chat on his premieres & Ren usually joins in. BTW I have a playlist of reactions to Hi Ren & this is no. 1305!

[@EsmereldaPea]

Whaaaat? Is your playlist public? I might have seen 30 or so.

[@Partyoffice1738]

I’m on 572

[@williamhall3606]

There are several interviews, and his life story in eight chapters on KZbin, this guy has had some struggles, he developed Lyme Disease, and for ten years, this went undiagnosed, and during those ten years, Lyme Disease ravaged his body, this led to major side-effects, becoming allergic to food, major depression, psychosis and pain. Through all of this, he has maintained being a genuinely nice person, to musically (music being the best way to induce emotions), sharing his struggles with us to let us know we are not alone, he struggles too, and to share what works for him, giving us hope. This is what makes him a once in a generation artist. What a gift to us all, it gives me chills.

[@EsmereldaPea]

I have watched probably at least 30 of these reaction videos, and I never tire of watching how speechless most everyone is at the conclusion and watching their faces as they process what they've just experienced. And you're right - it IS poetry. As a poet, I appreciate the recognition.

[@ericajohnston6966]

I also love watching the reactors faces and expressions. You can see in their faces exactly how you felt the first time you watched it… With awe and amazement. Everything about it is pure art.

[@GreeboDeCat]

Ren touched your heart I see. don't worry he did it to all of us welcome to the Renegades

[@jamiesullivan3165]

Yes, this was recorded live and it was also recorded in full at once. It took 4 tries to get everything right, but there were no pauses or cuts throughout the song. I don't know what others think, but I think that is awesome and just goes to show how much talent Ren really has. Oh, and also, to my understanding is that he not only wrote this song himself but he also created the beat himself and choreographed the video himself. Absolutely jaw-dropping performance

[@scottcarrington1023]

I believe there is some editing (some obvious and some not so), but you're right - it was done live. Apparently they either weren't supposed to be in that basement, or were at least extremely limited (I believe the landlord gave them like 30 min), so they did the shoots and ran. But you're right - insane talent! Ever since I heard this song, I've been on a Ren kick, and everything I have heard from him is awesome.

[@HS-ol4zl]

Great reaction to a genius' masterpiece...!

[@nyeo22]

Welcome to the rabbit hole Nick. As a Brit who's been following you for a while now I'm super excited that you've found our boi. Much love to you ❤️

[@TombHermance]

Nice job. REN is a mind blower. If you like this, you’ll appreciate REN’s Money Game(s). Keep it up! Cheers!

[@christophereggers5519]

REN likes to leave little easter eggs in songs for his fans that know. The line “She sells seashells on the seashore” is a reference to his song Money Game part 2. The Money game trilogy is amazing.

[@BillyVatcher]

Welcome sir. You are in for a lot of treats in the future! ;)

[@carolkellison9359]

First person to reference Sweating Bullets and I've watched hundreds of people react to this. Kudos!

[@NickTheActor]

I’m so glad SOMEBODY doesn’t think I’m crazy for that initial comparison 😂🤘🏼 Thank you so much!

[@carolkellison9359]

@@NickTheActor it's a great comparison...

[@Sky14318]

Perfect, poignant reaction, btw. That stunned silence says it all. First time I heard this, I sat… frozen and stunned stupid… for almost the entire thing. And then suddenly BURST into tears. And I’m NOT much of a crier. Then I watched it about 5 times in a row and shared it with all of my family. Absolutely stunning performance piece. ☮️

[@cabbagebank]

Great reaction, yes 1 take live, it took him 4 attempts. Keep going with Ren he will surprise you every song. I’m sure a lot of Ren fans are incoming with lists of suggestions and I’m subbing to join you on your journey 👏

[@hmo_mackey]

One-take audio but the final video is a combination of the four takes they filmed, so not a one-take video as such.

[@jester216]

The order for the Jenny & Screech Trilogy is, “Jenny’s Tale, Screech’s Tale, then Violet’s Tale”. Another good trilogy you would enjoy is “Money Game Pt1, Money Game Pt2, & Money Game Pt3. I would love to hear him and Tom doing a track together. Take the time to scroll through his text posts on KZbin, and you can have a better understanding of him.

[@portiadavenport9866]

You will discover as you go down the rabbit hole, that Ren Gill is one of those rare all round performers, and as he acknowledges, a lot of it is due to his illness and being bedbound for many years. He is a singer rapper poet beatboxer plays keyboards bass guitar and guitar writes all his own beats storyteller and produces everything and...is totally independent!!

[@rw9019]

Get your Ren Playlist ready. Ren does not disappoint.

[@BellalunaGames]

Welcome to the rabbit hole! I just discovered Ren 3 days ago. He is a GENIUS! His skill set is like no other. He just recently dropped Troubles which tells his story…sad…torture…healing…hope. His rapping skills ! I am 62 years old! Me listen to rap?!? My kids are wondering what’s going on with me😂😂😂 I LOVE reaction videos, especially with rap. I can really appreciate his talent through their eyes. This guys catalog will make your jaw drop open. So, anyway, glad you got introduced to this young man who has earned all the attention he can get.

[@TiredNSleuthing]

Did you find him over the Kujo situation? I did. I’m a law nerd (went to law school didn’t finish bc of life) and so I saw lawyers on KZbin reacting to that. Then I was intrigued and this is the first one I found. He’s a genius and his compassion for others is heartwarming.

[@oceanbreathyogawellness4487]

@@TiredNSleuthing Kujo Beatdown is recent. (probably part of the reason his illness has knocked him down again for the now. I think most people here found him through other songs first. In fact you understand a lot of the references in the Beat down far more if you hear his other songs and see the videos. He is a master at placing easter eggs in all the songs. An admirer of Orwells' animal farm, of history, of using symbolism, like the flowers he holds in the Dotter beat down. It is endless and you have to watch, listen and experience every piece so many times to catch everything....and even then. He is true genius.

[@AgnesPerditaX]

It is so wonderful to see new people falling in love with everything Ren is. Everyone is already informing you about everything in other comments so I won't repeat all that. Just wish you a great journey through the Reniverse - you'll find so much more than you'll expect there. Thank you for reacting to Ren and I'll be here for following reactions to his stuff. :o) 💙

[@carolhanson-y9y]

Ren is a gift from the Universe to humanity

[@NathanCline12-21]

We all are.

[@ella_lefttheroom]

Great reaction! Tale of Jenny & Screech (full version) please! Much love from the RENegades ❤❤❤❤

[@sportsfaninternational1614]

Ren hails from Wales, and his style is so atypical, it reminds one of the bards of old. Enjoy the rabbit hole. Just be sure to buckle up, 'cause it's gonna be one hell of a ride! And do NOT skip out on his performances with The Big Push!

[@Turntablist_Mk2]

You're not late, just the right time for you. 😀

[@jorice5528]

Yup! That’s the “face” we all made! Welcome to the most amazing, magical & mind blowing Rabbit Hope you’ll ever enter - great reaction 👏🥰 Renegades Assemble!! 😊

[@pyrotarkus]

Truth

[@Silkytoaster]

Word - that was my face as well . all our faces

[@bexypoos]

I’m sure you won’t be disappointed if you find more ren to listen to. Enjoy the ride 😁

[@nyeo22]

The tales of Jenny and Screech, Money game 1,2 and 3, theres just too many to choose from, they're all 🔥🔥🔥

[@webcrawler2007]

Welcome to life with Ren. While this is the best introduction to Ren, he has soooo many "poetic mental health performances", so many banging rap tunes, so many unbelievable covers, folk tunes, rock tunes, the list is literally as long as his discography - every tune is a special experience.

[@humblemonkm61]

The young man is a genius & a true artist. He's going to be quite an influence on music.

[@jacks9624]

Not late, just in time. Thanks for the reaction, you did an excellent job sir! Tales next, please

[@Mhantrax]

"Not late, just in time." Healthy perspective 👍

[@xxMelaniexx]

The years of busking, just singing and preforming live really shows in his work.

[@PHOENIXDARKFIRE5000]

Little bit of trivia about mental illness I suffer from complex PTSD. It differs from regular PTSD because it is able to cause further mental disorders. Mine was a result of severe abuse from birth until I was 12 years old where I tried to take my life managed to escape that fate and instead spent the next 5 1/2 years living on the streets Homeless. Being beaten day after day week after week year after year I got tougher and angrier and meaner and colder. By the time I was 16, I had gained the reputation for the guy that you do not mess with unless you want to be hospitalised or worse. I had also started martial arts and that only improved my ability to defend myself. I did not start fights ever in my life but I have ended many. 17 1/2 I joined the Australian army and spent the next 35 years in the military retiring only because of a severe vehicular incident resulting in the death of two fellow soldiers and friends and almost costing me. My life was given one percent chance to live having my heads split in half with my brain like a mohawk exposed from my skull 64 broken bones in total including eight vertebrae all but one rib was broken in multiple places which in turn punctured my internal organs including my aorta causing me to have four heart attacks Seven weeks in a coma and lots of therapy, and grief counselling after being told that I would never walk or talk again as not only had my spine been severely damaged but my throat had also been crushed so I spent the next eight years unable to speak or swallow having to be fed through a tube in my abdomen losing 3/ quarters of my body weight in six months I was a skeleton wrapped in Skin. The amount of mental trauma this caused me lead to bipolar disorder schizophrenia dissociative identity disorder commonly known as multiple personalities agoraphobia social phobia severe brain damage resulting in short-term memory loss to the point where I forget simple names for every day items for example I once forgot the name of the toaster and spent several minutes trying to remember much to the amusement of my family. I ended up calling at the bread warmer my girlfriend and my children now called The to the bread warmer just to take the piss. I want my 16-year-old daughters name for three days and instead of trying to remember I just gave up and called her older girl child which she didn’t even seem to care. I got more of a whatever dad kind of vibe from her lol. Which is a good thing as my girlfriend and my five children and in three months I have identical twin girls do so my family is going to get so much bigger but despite my disabilities we are all incredibly happy and love each other regardless of our faults, we are extremely lucky family with much love shared between us. We use humour to deal with day-to-day issues. For example, one day my girlfriend asked me the question that no man wants to be asked.’ sweetie do these jeans make my ass look fat.’ now I will note that my girlfriend has an absolutely incredible figure but she does have a big booty which I love and I thought it would be a great moment to tease her, so I replied no darling, the jeans don’t make your ass look fat, you’re fat ass makes your ass look fat’. whilst this may seem mean she gives as good as she takes and it made fun of me for many things but this is how my family is literally take the piss out of each other every day when I said to her she just sighed. And my 16-year-old daughter said to me. ‘ dad if you keep saying things like that we’re going to have to sell you on eBay.’ to which I quickly replied great you and your mother can split the whole five dollars that you get for the scrap metal in my body.’ Because after my accident I ended up with 2 1/2 kg of titanium holding my skull and bones together. my children often call me the terminator because I’m more metal than man and apparently I can’t be killed It’s an ongoing family However back to ren. He says at the end of the video that he suffers from psychosis psychosis can relate to delusions/belief in things that are real or hallucinations both visual and audio/voices in your head now one thing that they don’t tell you on the daily is that people that suffer from psychosis often believe that the causes of their psychosis or an underlying power is at play in their illness and the power is offering demonic or angelic or godly hence his comments at the end about separating angels from Demons from gods. This is true of many people that suffer from psychosis regardless of not whether they believe in God of the Bible. I am an atheist and I also suffer from demonic delusions and often times think that God will save me if I just believe enough even though I don’t believe in God as I have too much of a scientific mind to ignore the evidence of Darwinism and the theory of evolution as opposed to a talking snake that tells you to eat a magical fruit to make you wise forgive my sarcasm but the Bible is a very difficult read having read it many times and still making no sense of the story even though there are many great points and great life morals in there so this song isn’t about Good versus evil. This is about mental illness at its core foundation and the negative voices telling you that you’re not good enough. That nothing you do will ever be good enough that you are a fake that you are nothing and then the other side of yourself the side that has Hope wanting to ignore that negative voice and say no I am good enough. I am not going to listen to you. I am going to beat you one way or another. I just don’t know how. Every day of my life, I can consider ending it yet every day of my life I make it through to the next partly because I’m stubborn and strong willed. But mostly due to Support of my amazing girlfriend and children. And that I could never do that to them it would be the ultimate active selfishness. my childhood, the streets and the army accident all caused Mental and physical damage to me. Yet I genuinely believe that I am NOT MY DIAGNOSIS!! I am not bipolar I HAVE BIPOLAR. I am not schizophrenia. I HAVE SCHIZOPHRENIA. It’s like telling someone with cancer that they are cancer. It’s wrong but you know how many people say to me oh you’re bipolar on a regular basis? These are the kinds of things that add to the stigma of mental illness and Ren is doing the type of thing that cures this stigma. And only someone who has suffered at the hands of mental trauma or severe physical illness, which also causes Mental trauma every time can fully understand what it’s like other people can empathise sure and that is great. We need more empathy in this world but we need more artists like Ren to bring light to real life subjects. Which he is doing amazingly this song about mental illness his other song of journey and screech bringing light to the circle of domestic violence and his two songs about his real life friend taking his own life when they were young and those songs are called Suicide and for Joe (should be watched in that order) they are bringing attention to very important issues affecting people are across the globe. Not to mention his other songs, money game parts one two and three (three being my favourite) keep deep diving into this artist and I guarantee you your channel will just get more popular. And if you want a second artist to die into Renren has also done music videos with a great female singer named Chinchilla. Ren has described her as his musical sibling. I believe I first seen her perform on TikTok but then she was on the voice UK and got a three chair turn she has amazing vocals she can Rap and flow and flow just like Ren she has some belt notes that rival artists like Adele. Check her out subscribe to her channel she is also an independent artist and is very close friends with Ren. anyone this should check out both artists and all of their songs and check out their official channels and leave them some love if you truly want to support them

[@emmajones1745]

Also, get ready for the out pouring of love from the RENegades. We are a very supportive bunch, and like Ren, we love genuine reactors xx

[@karlbecker8775]

New sub. Ren is the biggest rabbit hole alive right now. Welcome! RENegades unite!

[@KitstormUno]

Welcome to REN’s 🐇🕳️🖤. Prepare to be thoroughly impressed ❤️❤️

[@jasonhutcherson6224]

Nobody told you in latest comments. Ren went through hell in his early years and lost his best friend Joe. He shortly before that got a tick bite but was misdiagnosed....... On top of mental issues and misdiagnosis was committed from 17 till 25 or 26. He had written poetry and knew some guitar. He taught himself how to play and transformed his poetry to music.

[@KimberlyBarnett]

You’re about to have so much fun!

[@anithri]

Appreciate the reaction. Subbed

[@Marcobreddels]

Ren is Sooooo talented. He plays several instruments, is an autodidact, great storyteller, rapper, and an honest guy . Many people can relate to some points what he sings about. He was and truly still is ill. He lost a good friend by suicde when he was young. He was misdiagnosed for many years. many years later turned out he had lyme that allready damaged so much of his body. along with the heavy meds he had to use.. and is still using. its a long story , He made kind of podcasts about it. you can find it on one of his youtube channels. After finnisching that serie he published the song trouble. with a nice vid while he was for treatement in Canada. But if you watched that one you should watch the accoustic version as well. But first I would say, after watching the jenny and screech tyrilogy check out sick boi ( yes its back up after some licencing trouble via a beat he bought , but thats a complete different story)

[@DusCostea-kt1dg]

WOW the most used word in the world of REN'S Dictionary of music my friend 👍🎶🎵🍯🤌🔥🙏💪🐝🍀

[@Caketime2]

That and "I did not expect that" in the best way possible

[@LoutTsu]

@@Caketime2 And then "Who the fk is Violet?"

[@amoskitiona4926]

WOW!❤

[@lokilokison4217]

Followed closely by "mmmmm" 😂

[@bestbuddz4349]

@@LoutTsuI love you for this comment 😂😂 who the fuck is Violet is one of those phrases in my arsenal that I’m just itching to use in real life😂😂😂

[@StantonMoira]

Oh man. I started laughing when you said, “If anybody is a Ren fan out there . . .” 😂. In the beginning of the video. Knowing all too well you are definitely going to learn that Ren has a massive dedicated following. Loved your reaction. Always so excited to see a sharp reactor be introduced to Ren with this video. It’s a perfect intro to this artist. It’s not hyperbole to say he is a generational artist like no other. And an amazing human being. I instantly subscribed and I’m here for your journey with Ren (obviously will check out other reactions). He collaborates with other brilliant independent artists. Can’t wait to see your reaction as an actor to his Tales of Jenny and Screech. Can. Not. Wait. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. You’re very insightful and have a great eye for detail. Enjoyed it very much. 🩵🩵🩵

[@DonnaPoynton.]

Welcome to the genius of Ren ❤Thanks

[@jenjensage7242]

Well Nick, better late than never. Ren is absolutely outstanding. As others have said The Tale Of Jenny & Screech with Violet’s tale is a MUST. It highlights Ren’s storytelling (you won’t be disappointed). Also Money Game trilogy…hell, all his stuff is good. Jump in and enjoy. ✌🏻🙏🏻❤️😊

[@BrilligandtheSlithyToves]

It is full on "performance art". His lyricism, musical ability, and emotive performance create a fully immersive experience. Someone said, of his performances that..."He shows us what a soul exploding into art looks like."

[@vivienneclarke2421]

Its getting harder and harder to find reactors who don't know Ren,but always such a thrill when watching them discover him. Its like my first time all over again😂 Welcom to the RENaissance Nick~!!

[@Codex7777]

Ren's been doing his own stuff for a long time. Before, during and after the Big Push. He was actually signed by Sony, at the age of 19 but became too ill to perform or record, only a few months later, so the contract wasn't renewed. He spent most of his 20s bedridden, in chronic, 24hr pain, which meant he couldn't really sleep. He also developed severe autoimmunity, making him highly allergic to virtually all food, for instance. Although his health has improved over the last half a dozen years, he remains seriously and chronically ill, with a whole range of conditions. He is still in constant pain, though the level of pain has dropped, generally speaking.

[@Tanthalas_88]

NICK!!!!! Saw you in the new GFBF video!!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@josefelix4438]

NICK!!! He’s an amazing RAPPER as well. Check out the “THE HUNGER” or “LOSING IT” you will be amazed!!

[@declanmoore9005]

4 camera's 1 take . 4run throughs you see take 3! How amazing are the lighting and sound engineers? The Bard of the music industry ❤ @Renmakesmusic xxx ❤

[@BrilligandtheSlithyToves]

This was in fact recorded live. One take, with multiple cameras. Good call.

[@hmo_mackey]

The final video is a combination of the four takes they filmed live. One-take audio though.

[@DebErelene]

Doesn't matter how many times I've heard it, it never fails to affect me. Art.

[@kylec1411]

Ren is casually changing the world. In ways. Poet and a lyricist. Actor and true artist.

[@Avatar_AnaSofia]

And the most important: an inspirational Human Being ✨

[@kylec1411]

@@Avatar_AnaSofia that too 😀

[@independentfreethinkeroutl2176]

Holly crap you finally listened to your chat

[@johnshea5967]

The perfect reaction to your introduction to Ren!! Ren really smacked you around the face with a very large kipper.❤

[@RootsMj]

Renegade here, and I'm subbing for the complete Ren journey! Yes, this is live, but he did a few (3?) takes. He is the true one take master, alot of his videos has no or very few cuts. I think it makes his performances so damn unique and raw! And yes, you are correct, he is a true performer, which probably shows that his busking background really had an impact on what kind of artist he would become. See the Jenny & Screech Trilogy for references :)