REN & CHINCHILLA - How To Be Me (Live) REACTION | RENLETTE WHEEL EP 5

[@francesdoll4039]

Ren does say he is agnostic. He does NOT align himself with any religion or "book" mistrusting man's tendency to control others through religion. But I do believe he is deeply spiritual, following his own moral code. And he loves the stories of man's interactions with God. He studied many paths and envies other's belief. I believe the lyrics are his.

[@Sdt526]

Oh you hit a deep one. Ren describes Chinchilla as his musical sibling, you’ll be blown away by Chalk Outlines too. The nails and rings are like armour for her. His best friend Joe took his life by jumping off a bridge at night. He got a call and tried to run there but but minutes late to stop him 😔 Congrats on 2k you deserve it

[@BlessingMoon.]

Chinchilla singing Fingers Live is a definite must watch with her own music.

[@polyesterspecter]

This is the best duet OF ALL TIME.

[@wynandfouriemusic]

So nice

[@ChrisJones-we4in]

Oh boy, you've found and unlocked Chinchilla, another branch off the Ren tree. As you will find as you go along the Ren journey, he only seemingly surrounds himself and attracts fellow geniuses. Chinchilla is a real force of nature with her own signature style and fashion (makes many of her own outfits) and is a beacon for female empowerment. Her solo songs are varied and amazing and for my money, an unmatched female vocalist. Ren describes her as his musical sibling and I think it is clear there are so many similarities between them. They have a few collabs and there is a new one coming on Ren's new album which Ren is particularly excited about. Interesting point, Ren and Chinchilla were both signed to the same management company at the same time but they both split independently of each other with that company after both being messed around - I can only imagine what that executive is now thinking or doing lol. On a separate note, love that you bring your own individual style to these reactions and jamming along to the songs is great - we stay for you and your engaging personality.

[@wynandfouriemusic]

Thank you! I love learning more and more about these artists simply by reading comments! I appreciate your kind words at the end!

[@mmlory78]

Love the wheel idea although there are some of Rens songs that should be watched in order 1.) Money game 1, 2,3 2.) The Tales trilogy - Jenny, Screech and Violet 3.) Sick Boi, followed by why Sick boi is off all streaming platforms, followed by his song Kujo beat down. If your watch these in order they will make more sense and will come together better in order!

[@Shiroar]

And Freckled Angels - Suicide - For Joe

[@chuckw4947]

another one deserving his "Grammy".... So happy you have now met Chinchilla (She deserves much more support and some day, maybe a wheel of her own...and promise, just like Ren...our girl never disappoints!!! ...I will be wishing hard for future spins to take you to more of their collaborations). As previously noted, Ren is speaking to the loss of his friend, Joe, and his inability to intervene in that fateful decision. My take, as with "Chalk Outlines"...I hear Ren possibly speaking to his experience/memories as an in-patient in a treatment facility. Such places often have clear "bruises on the walls" and sadly all too often also render emanations of some bodies no longer present in our realm...... Love your reactions AND your music...working my way through the catalog...✌

[@wynandfouriemusic]

@@chuckw4947 That makes a lot of sense! I love how we can all hear the same song and interpret it in so many ways!

[@annasylvester4516]

Congratulations on 2000 subscribers! I'm enjoying your reactions. I agree that you would enjoy the live versions of Fingers and 1:5 fron Chinchilla.

[@SandraP3796]

The first part is about Ren losing himself and the last bit is about Joe his friend who sadly jumped off a bridge. Ren sings about a tomb in his song Troubles. Chinchillas name is Daisy but when she puts her nails on and hat she is the super power Chinchilla ❤. Cut you off is one of my favorites from her. Thanks Wynand ❤

[@AlexG-qv8ri]

The end is actually about his youth bestie Joe who jumped the bridge, you’ll understand better when you gonna land on suicide or for joe live, prepare a tissue. They also sing live in another beautiful song: chalk outlines.

[@mothermaclean]

You may need to add chinchilla and other ren friends to the wheel chinchilla is amazing

[@LeahElfandor]

This.

[@bob2shred894]

Ren and Chinchilla are the perfect duet. When the wheel lands on Chalk outlines you will love it. Congrats on the 2000 subs mate! Glad to see you getting the eyes and ears you deserve

[@amyl9864]

For Chinchilla songs - Fingers live, 1:5 live really showcase her vocals.

[@ElsieAng456]

Little Girl Gone omv vs the live requiem versions is a great way to see just how talented she is, she's an absolute dynamo 🤘🏼🔥⚡💜🎶

[@pamquick600]

@@ElsieAng456 Absolutely!! SO Powerful!!!!!

[@LIFESHOW962]

I highly recommend watching his 8 chapters on his renmakesstuff channel. Their he talks about his life especially abouts the 8 years that he was sick and suffering, The lyrics of his songs hit very diffrent after hearing his story entirely. When he was ill he was searching for stories of hope stories of people that went through these conditions. That's why he decided to share his story now for the sake of people that are in the dark and suffering mentally or physically. Even if you don't react to the chapters, i highly recommend watching them on your own time Greatly reaction❤

[@maddmd9171]

Agreed. All his music hits harder after knowing his journey

[@pamquick600]

Yes, PLEASE watch the Chapters. They will not spoil any music or mystery for you but they will show you what compels Ren to keep creating. You will see the mountains he has climbed, challenges that have provided him with questions, insights, and wisdom. Once you have heard Ren's story from his own lips, you will understand so much more about Ren the human being who is writing these stories, from deeply personal to dramatic fiction on the scale of, shall I dare say it... Shakespeare himself (*You Must see the 3 tales of Jenny and Screech and Violet which are very much a play in 3 acts! Seeing them in order is Essential!)) I think you could watch Ren's 8 chapters just for yourself. Then, please put Ren's video called 1 Million Subscribers on your Renlette Wheel! It is a video we Renegades love seeing and we love seeing reactors react to it! It is a timely, beautiful, and meaningful insight into the mind and heart of Ren.

[@Lulabee2024]

This was filmed on the ACTUAL bridge his childhood friend Joe jumped from in Wales...there's more to the story, of course, but that night haunts him to this day. Fantastic reaction...and I love your guitar playing!

[@wynandfouriemusic]

Wow the actual bridge 🥺

[@stuwyatt]

It's been wonderful watching you fall down the Ren rabbit hole. I'm a few months ahead of you, still happily tumbling, and have still only listened to

[@majbrat]

❤❤❤ He lost himself when his best friend went off a bridge. He is Agnostic.

[@shellymiller1248]

Watch Eden if wanna know more.

[@CyndeLooWho]

There are certain songs where he gives the opposite impression so I don’t think anyone should speak for what Ren believes. Let him do it if he chooses to.

[@abbymathews5088]

@@CyndeLooWhoI seriously get tired of standing up for Ren. He literally states he’s an Agnostic in the previously mentioned ‘Eden’. The are at least two other times he speaks of being an Agnostic in interviews, and streams. He even explains his love of biblical symbolism. There is no impression being taken. He is not a Christian, and there is no need to cast him as such. Leave him be. 😉❤️✌️

[@Stewart-m7i]

Their harmonies are amazing - it's like they were born to sing together.

[@MsCheesemonster13]

Ren tackles some really difficult subjects, but I have to listen because his music is so amazing. He doesn’t only make you listen; he helps you understand - not just on an intellectual level, but beyond that, on an emotional level. I think that is what real art is supposed to do.

[@Sdt526]

Would highly recommend watching his 8 chapters on his RenMakesStuff channel, in your own time, it will give you loads of insight into all his songs

[@Jinxy44]

This song is in my top 10 Ren songs. It’s so beautiful and the two representations of suffercating in different volumes is absolutely sick. Enjoyed your “damn” and “wow’s” in reaction to this. Thanks ❤ Edited to say I enjoyed your guitar playing too. 👍

[@stepfordreject]

You are going to love Chinchilla…their chemistry is insane. Feel like they both bounce each other to another level. This song for sure is something special ✨

[@maddmd9171]

Enter Chinchilla!! They are amazing together. All his collaborations are 🥰

[@dave.james007]

Ren is talking about his best friend Joe Hughes who unfortunately committed suicide 🦋 Ren has made a song called suicide and the follow up song is called For Joe 🦋R.I.P . Perhaps keep those two songs together. Congratulations on 2K loving your additional guitar ✌️

[@Punatik]

In the video Eden Ren says he’s an agnostic that believes…in people. This song was written about how he felt after he lost his friend Joe. He was no longer the person he was before. Freckled Angels, Suic!de, and For Joe were also written ‘for Joe’.

[@wynandfouriemusic]

That's really heartbreaking

[@Punatik]

@@wynandfouriemusic it really is. Joe was, clearly, a good guy that was very much loved. Losing Joe that way showed Ren how much family and friends hurt afterwards. He’s said that at the worst of his illness, knowing the pain those actions cause, kept him around.

[@yonahgrossman7319]

Another great reaction! Ren has said recently that he is open to believing there is a god... and that he's also open to believing we all exist in a computer simulation... so I think agnostic probably covers it.

[@NormSioda]

Really like the Renlette Wheel. The number of options continues to grow. Eventually you’ll need a bigger wheel!! Keep em coming…

[@farfromheaven29]

Congrats on 2k!🎉 Loved your reaction to this one! Definitely check out chinchilla, even if it's not for a video because she will blow your mind 😊

[@MizCriz46]

In an interview, Ren said he imagined that, except for the last couple lines, this could be from Joe's perspective. Joe was best friend from age 6. He took his own life at age 19. He was covered in freckles, thus Ren's "freckled angel." Ren said he he & Chinchilla are musical siblings. When she was asked in an interview about their eye contact while singing, she said when they sing together "it just happens."

[@LoutTsu]

@MizCriz46 Do you happen to recall which interview? I can't remember hearing him talk about this song, and would be very interested to hear it.

[@MaryBlasnig]

Loved the guitar that you added. It went really well with the song.

[@DusCostea-kt1dg]

It's a message to his buddy Joe 🙏 my brother 👍💪🐝🍀🇬🇧

[@onwardinfortwurth]

Not in any way trying to be argumentative with you I just wanted to state that music is also very subjective and it's like it's what you get out of it you know what I'm saying like and the things that this man is talking about really made sense and resonated with me also you're right it is about Joe but to this fella here in the song for the first time I really like this analogy you know and like I said I'm not trying to be a jerk I just wanted to say that. his vision of the song could work as well.. Peace to everyone

[@DusCostea-kt1dg]

@onwardinfortwurth not my words my friend but Rens own If you check back in some of his interviews 🙏👍

[@jeffreyaverett1800]

​@DusCostea-kt1dg I don't think you got the gist of what our m8 was saying. He acknowledged the actual meaning but also added how it could alternatively be interpreted by someone who didn't know the story of Joe Hughes. ✌️

[@DusCostea-kt1dg]

@@jeffreyaverett1800 i agree all music is open to our own interpretation my friend 👍🙏

[@onwardinfortwurth]

@@DusCostea-kt1dg I didn't say that correctly in any way.. I apologize. I just reread it . What a chaotic mess I meant to say,, not subjective,,? I'm having a brain fart What's the word ... people will get different things out of music? what is that freaking word ???damn it anyways I was just saying,, ther reactor of this hannel. feel like his thought of what the song was about was just as valid as what it's really about and what's that damn word it's not subjective it's freaking I can't think of the word.... man oh well somebody will know it but yeah ..

[@payntpot7623]

There are a few songs (is it 4?) which relate to Ren's loss of his friend Joe. Ren cleverly mixed parts of some together into another song. Parts of the songs *Freckled Angels and *Suic!de, both feature in *For Joe. I suppose there was/is a form of survivor guilt and these songs were Ren's way of coming to terms with the loss of his mate, that night and his inability to change the outcome. There was a second childhood friend, Callum who was lost, not long after. Not too long ago, Ren wrote *Mackay in memory of him. Chinchilla is another of Ren's friends who is just phenomenal. She certainly is one of the best and most interesting female artists around, with her amazing vocal control. She has some fabulous songs. The live of *Fingers is a great start, as is her more recent *1:5 (as in ratio of 1:5). She often makes her own costumes/hats. Her nails are for confidence singing in front of camera/audience. I have seen this song and *Chalk Outlines so many times, yet every time I worry for Ren's eyes, even though I know the outcome is favourable. Funny how our minds try to trick us sometimes!!

[@lynette.]

I always play this straight after Chalk Outlines both so hauntingly beautiful.

[@walterooski]

This song GUTTED ME dude. It was a tough reaction for me. One of the hardest I ever did.

[@wynandfouriemusic]

@walterooski Its really emotional! Did you know about Joe going into the reaction?

[@walterooski]

@@wynandfouriemusic I feel like I had an idea going into it, but I think I really learned about it from that song.

[@miatigerstrom7364]

Thank you for a great reaction!🙌🔥❤️ Your guitar at the end really blended beautifully with the song!👏❤️ Congrats to the 2k!🥳

[@SaBabiko]

Yes, he said he is acnostic. While sick he was surching everywhere. Ren- Dear god. Chinchilla is a very talented artist too. They have more songs together but her own videos are worth to watch.

[@ElsieAng456]

Yes, I love Chinchilla and this song is so powerful too ❤ Good morning from Arizona, USA 🤘🏼🔥⚡💜🎶 Ren is agnostic and questions the existence of God but has read many religious books including the Bible, Koran, etc... So great to see your channel growing, congrats on your first 2K and I'm excited to see you continue to grow 💕

[@krikat3485]

The breathing so loudly seems to suggest a haunting to me. Ren is haunted by the death of his best friend, Joe, who jumped from a bridge in his home town in Wales. Even as he prepared for this video, he cried, and you will notice the tear rolling down his cheek at the end. Ren wrote about his friend in many videos.

[@wynandfouriemusic]

@@krikat3485 That’s beautiful

[@stepfordreject]

Ooooh yes one of my favourites ❤

[@iamsquatty]

**ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED** congratulations! You have discovered new ren friend chinchilla! Another rabbit hole to fall down 😁🥹💜

[@carlbernard7615]

I've heard a few reactors add to Rens music, this is the first one I've heard that sounded as if it belonged, good job

[@mldkenny]

I just love these two together , simply the best duo in many years! There do a few wonderful tracks together. Another brilliant track is Ren with Molly McKinna " Peintence " and his busking with Liv Sangster is awesome , and last and not least his duets with Eden! Great reaction again.

[@45Lonewolf45]

Ren‘s best friend Joe jumped off a bridge and was never found which influences a lot of his music

[@brigitterouleau851]

For Joe ! C'était beau ton accompagnement a la guitare !

[@pamquick600]

Thank you!!! Great reaction and jam! I'm sure lot of others have already told you details of this song so I won't repeat. I just think your raw response to the performers, their words and the song's emotion were beautiful and so very real. The story itself is profound, but what you surmised is profound as well. Thank you so much. I can't wait to hear your next reaction to Ren and to Chinchilla, too! You're in for a delightful ride.

[@wynandfouriemusic]

Thank you! That is one thing I really love about music, how objective it can be! That's also the interesting thing about reacting to Ren blindly, I don't always know the backstory but thats okay, his music speaks louder than his own story, which is quite amazing actually

[@LouisFourie-e6e]

Pow-Ren-full is the word that comes to mind. Your take on this is also very accurate. I felt his pain for losing Joe. Congrats Dude on the milestone. Well earned and deserved. Renegades rule!

[@terriebartholomew7871]

They are so good together! Chinchilla is a powerhouse. For her stuff, I would suggest Little Girl Gone(official video), Fingers(live for Hunger TV), and so many more. Thanks for your great reactions! ☮️💙😎

[@sofa007ggg]

Love your guitar❤❤❤at the end❤

[@lanapeterzon9055]

Wynand, be conscious, stay mindful. Follow your heart but drag your brain along for the ride.

[@wynandfouriemusic]

Well said!

[@gwynethzen77]

I live near Seattle in the US so I get to wake up to your lovely videos and it’s the perfect way to start my day! 😊 love this one and love Queen Chinny! He has said that writing songs with her is more natural, the way she contributes. Like I know she contributed to chalk outlines. The new album will have two new songs featuring her!!! Loved everything about the reaction! And great art is amazing cause no interpretation is wrong! And the guitar was magnificent!! Loved the tones you picked and how they didn’t distract from the song at all. So enjoying your reactions. Don’t forget tomorrow is new drop! Slaughterhouse! I think it’s 7 UK time Much love! ❤❤❤

[@wynandfouriemusic]

@gwynethzen77 Thanks! I appreciate that you start your day with me haha. Yes! Its out at 9pm my time but ill film a reaction of me listening to it for sure!

[@gwynethzen77]

@@wynandfouriemusic yay!!! 🤗

[@gwynethzen77]

@@wynandfouriemusic Yay!! reacting to his new music as soon as possible will help get you new subscribers! Let’s blow you up!!!

[@T_Witti]

There are a couple of Ren & Chinchilla songs coming! Daisy had terrible stage fright so she created the persona of Chinchilla. Chinchilla isn't afraid of shit 💪

[@pointlesslab4179]

Love the guitar accompaniment!

[@yilomina2047]

This is such a powerful one, I love Ren and Chinchilla together

[@belindamelville2270]

Ren❤❤❤❤

[@darlinesly9364]

The nails are a signature look for Chinchilla.

[@wynandfouriemusic]

They are so rad!

[@Snarky_Tart]

I'm enjoying watching you as you feel more comfortable reacting to Ren and his music. I really like the format you used for this one.

[@msays6459]

Lovely guitar accompaniment at the end!

[@LaShellSC]

Congratulations on 2000 subscribers!! I love watching you go through the Ren journey. I’m still on this deep dive as I found him a couple of months ago. Enjoy!!

[@donald1379]

They are just amazing❤❤thanks Wynand appreciate you❤

[@lanamc7606]

Such a hauntingly beautiful song . Thanks for the reaction

[@MissyGail4eva]

Good morning! 🌞 Congrats on 2k subs!

[@AnitaTsenova]

Another suggestion for the wheel - Heretic (if it isn't there already)

[@Minorbird1972]

Shivers through the soul. God I’d love to see a live album from the two of them.

[@seagull01-cp8pb]

Congratulations on 2k subs. You deserve it.💕👍🦇

[@Sheilla357]

This brings tears every time. That defiant look on the "Where is my God, where are you?" has such pain and heart break in it. 😭😭😭😭😭😭 Daisy is about a 1/2 a "note" behind Ren on their, almost a call and response making it even more impactful. Ren writes his own lyrics. He misses the person he was before Joe jumped. When you get to Su!cide, For Joe and Freckled Angels you will get more of an insight. OR you can watch The Chapters - Ren went Missing. 8 Chapters of about 15-20 minutes long with a corresponding song at the end of each. He shared his story in the run up to the release of "Troubles" which is the song for Chapter 8. (kzbin.info/www/bejne/noKzaIylhsl5abs) - Caution, you will cry and your heart will hurt however you will learn Ren's journey so far. Some RENactors do them in a live stream(s) so the RENegades can fill in some blanks that Ren has shared elsewhere.

[@Discobiscuit372]

Can you please react to Time after Time (live at St Augustine’s Chapel) by Romain Axisa (the guitarist from Ren’s band The Big Push) it’s a beautiful song and I think you’ll appreciate his guitar playing. 👍

[@wynandfouriemusic]

@Discobiscuit372 Ill add it to my list! Thanks for the suggestion I appreciate it

[@jfish67]

Renlette working really well

[@blackberrystag]

Others have already answered the "Is Ren a Christian?" question, though I'd like to add to that answer with what I feel is greater context. With Ren's illness, and loss of good friends, Ren studied many different religious and scientific subjects to try to get answers. He even went to a Celtic shaman to try to find relief from he disease (which obviously didn't work, because he's still sick). He just happens to enjoy using Christian images and concepts in his work. If you watch the video “Heretic”, he also uses images there that I interpret as being more pagan.

[@mama-llama4527]

Renlette wheel - I just subbed ❤❤❤❤

[@wynandfouriemusic]

Awesome!

[@HistoryPanoptic]

He misses Joe.

[@MaureenKarnow]

Beautiful reaction to a beautiful song… It’s one of my favorites and no matter how often I listen to it, I get chills every time! Congrats on the growth of your channel, so well deserved! I have a (slightly) off topic question- if we choose not to sing yet rather only submit a video message for your Ren project, do we still need to download the song/music first on a separate device and create a file to send or can we simply record our video (on our phone) and then submit directly to you via Waverly? *Sorry for my lengthy question!

[@wynandfouriemusic]

You can just send it straight to me thanks! Email: [e-mail]

[@MaureenKarnow]

@@wynandfouriemusic perfect, thank you!

[@salishseamermaid]

You definitely want to check out some of Chinchilla's solo work.

[@mstewart109]

Missing out on his bandmate Romain. So talented. New song out " welcome to my town" please add him to your channel viewing. Ren is dropping a new song Thursday 11am pst off his new album Slaughter house with same name. Be there for the premiere.

[@gwynethzen77]

I love romain’s new song! Poor guy is just inundated with song requests but man that is a good one!!!!!

[@elenaorujev3494]

Incredible song!

[@ChristaEnrietta]

Thank you ❤❤❤❤❤

[@lucygonzalez-zo5nz]

Congratulations on 2k. 🎉👏

[@Oitsugina93]

❤❤❤

[@Lift_Eachother_Up]

❤

[@mstewart109]

Don't forget the skinner brothers recommended by Ren. No one is showing love. What a shame

[@LoutTsu]

It's a new channel and there are tons of Ren songs, plus Big Push, plus all the friends. Just takes time to get to everything! I'm a massive fan of SB!

[@onwardinfortwurth]

You're making sense. Unfortunately I read you loud and clear and been the exact same positions you're speaking of. If you haven't already you should look up men's duet with this chick I believe her name is eden.. The song is called "humble" He has another really great song that I don't see too many people talk about called "crutch"

[@wynandfouriemusic]

@onwardinfortwurth Ill check out humble! Crutch is on the wheel!

[@TimMcfadden-i4h]

Good morning from New Jersey in the US! Absolutely love this song and your reaction! Everyone else will answer your questions, I’m sure (Renegades love writing essays in comment sections.) I however, have a question for you. I do love the sound of a Sheraton, but mines been boxed up for awhile now since I splurged on a Gretch…Gretsch…that I’m so in love with I can’t remember how to spell. Ever get a chance to play one of their hollow bodies?

[@philhallbrook7008]

Ren is not a classic god botherer type. He has said that in the depths of his suffering he tried all sorts of different spiritual approaches, examined some way out there beliefs, as he clutched at straws looking for anything that might help him...

[@Codex7777]

Ren's looked into many religions and supernatural belief systems. Although he's found things he likes and admires, he's never found himself able to believe in any of them. He says he always had too many questions that they had deeply unsatisfactory answers to. He's also said that he finds it hard to believe without some kind of proof or evidence, so can't commit to blind faith. He describes himself as an agnostic but, as with most people who describe themself thus, is really an agnostic atheist. Part of him wants to believe in god/s but is unable to. If you don't believe in gods and goddesses, you're an atheist, even if you're not keen on the term. People often see agnosticism as a kind of halfway house between theism and atheism. It isn't. Gnosticism/agnosticism address knowledge claims and the certainty, or not, of such claims. Theism/atheism are to do with belief. You can have agnostic atheists and agnostic theists. Similarly there are gnostic theists and even some gnostic atheists. There are even religious atheists. Many buddhists, for example.

[@mothermaclean]

His friend since childhood joe who unfortunately took his own life

[@seagull01-cp8pb]

Please react to Chinchilla’s song Fingers (Live). You won’t regret it.💕👍🦇

[@BlessingMoon.]

Sam ✅ Chinchilla ✅ who next? 😂

[@wynandfouriemusic]

You tell me!

[@BlessingMoon.]

@ Try "Happy Song (Live at Oto’s) next by Romain Axisa from the Big Push who Ren was a member of also.Then there is also The Angry Carpark Attendant starring in Blind Eyed by Ren and Sam.

[@BlessingMoon.]

@ Angry Carpark Attendant and Romain Axisa. Romain doing Happy song live at Oto’s is fantastic.

[@charleenk71]

I don’t think you’ve heard Ren sing with Sam. Maybe you are thinking about Power when Sam was driving Ren around?? Sam is the videographer/cinematographer

[@A-fn4pq]

Ren sings with Sam Tompkins. Samuel Perry-Falvey is the cinematorapher.

[@charleenk71]

@ yes, of course! I know the difference, lol. When I heard Ren and Sam, I thought of Perry-Falvey and didn’t think of Tompkins. My bad!

[@Yougottalaugh-p9u]

Your guitar really blended in with the song and didn't overpower it.