Ren - For Joe (Live Performance Video)

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Ren - For Joe (Live Performance Video)
After Joe died the visits I paid to North Wales were fleeting. By being somewhere new I could be someone new. Brighton didn't just offer me a new chapter, it offered me a new book, and a whole new character.
On Monday I would make the difficult journey home because of music and the fund raising efforts of my incredible following. We managed to raise an incredible £21,000 for the RNLI, an incredible team of volunteers, who risk their lives without pay to aid calls of distress from British shores. The night Joe went missing they were out on the choppy stretch of water between Anglesey and the Mainland, until 5am, looking for Joe, without pay, from the goodness of their hearts. They continued the search efforts for the entire following week until hope dwindled. They owed us nothing, and gave us everything.
Yesterday I decided to pay a visit to Joe's mum and dad. I was asked to play them the new live session I recorded in Calgary. It was probably the most nervous I've been playing someone a video that I'd made. The topic isn't an easy one, especially for parents who have lost an incredible son. I nervously hit play, and the gravity of what I was showing sunk in and I began to cry. In the end we sat in silence, silently sobbing. Joes mum turned to me and smiled and we hugged, and I felt much lighter.
It made me really realise I guess what I've always known. Music is far more than music. It's a channel of communication for the things that are impossible to say. It's a bridge between the living and the dead. It's a way to stay immortal. It's a way to resurrect the dead. It's a universal language. It cuts down barriers of the parts of you which are encapsulated in steel cast iron. It allows frozen rivers to thaw and become un-stagnant. I owe myself, my life, everything I am to music. Music is the closest thing to god I know. I am so grateful to be doing what I do and to tap into this mystic force. My life, my energy, myself, I eternally devote to it.
Filmed by Samuel Perry Falvey
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[@Easyguitar.stuart]

I'll leave this comment here so that every time someone likes it i come back to view this master piece

[@ILTOMBA]

there you go!

[@cd400]

Come on in back

[@thelordismysheperd435]

I come back time after time. ❤

[@erikvikernes716]

Daily reminder 4 this banger

[@positiverhengst3982]

Reminding you of this masterclass❤

[@catherinebisset72671]

This is what KZbin is for. Making a star from the ground up. No record company reaping profits from his talent. No radio station manipulation. Just a man with extraordinary talent who has smashed through the chests of an audience with his ability to tell stories through music. Ren - you are already a legend.

[@d_a_hizzle1309]

Now it's KZbin reaping profits from artists' talent. Meet the new boss, same as the old boss...

[@truthpanda1966]

@@d_a_hizzle1309 Life's not fair is it. booo hooo

[@wendyweedwhacker]

Makes me think he would be better off to produce his show on yt as well, rather than netflix. 🤷

[@catherinebisset72671]

@d_a_hizzle1309 yeah but at least they don't tell him what to write or what to wear. He still has 100% creative control and I get the feeling that's what's most important to him. That and reaching people x

[@LucidThought]

@@d_a_hizzle1309 but he can walk away from youtube..... however that then 'begs the question' can all those "watching you.., watching me" continue to 'republish' during their 'rid along' if he doesn't originally upload to KZbin.. I know what the answer 'should' be.. but I bet it isn't. However after saying that.., I'm sat on KZbin, watching the timer, waiting to hear his latest work... so it can't be all that bad.., for him or 'us'.

[@Wolfsta]

They killed one of my best friends in Atlanta last month. This song is a small island of peace.

[@miri7526]

🕊🖤

[@Wolfsta]

@@miri7526 🙏🙏

[@Ropes33]

freal i can rel8

[@Ann-vi5ns]

Very sorry for your loss. 🙏🙏🦴

[@Robertogilvie-xu4pe]

@@miri7526 perfect.🙏

[@richardmoore7521]

I lost my best friend to the sea when I was 17, 44 now, and this is the closest to closure I have ever felt. Thank you, bro 🙏

[@theronharmon8912]

God bless you, and thank you for your vulnerability.

[@Tweej]

His words helped me understand the choices in made following 2 friends taking their lives and I moved away and stopped communicating with the rest of my friends... Distance being my plaster cast... So exacting it broke me but helped heal a little bit I hated about myself 😢

[@allthingsandmore4613]

Happy for you man!!!

[@lilmem07]

@Tweej 💗

[@decotronq9054]

❤❤❤

[@debbiedebster5806]

You know that joy you feel when the right one looks at you and says "i love you"? Seems i get those same butterflies now with the three little words: "New Ren Music" 😂❤😊

[@Silkytoaster]

I feel the same way - looking for ward to the premier in a few minutes.

[@MegsD79]

Ditto! ❤

[@MurkW00d]

This every time

[@tanya_loves_u]

I just stumbled on him a couple of weeks ago and have been flying through the rabbit hole and I gotta say I just got butterflies myself. Last time I had an artist's music grab me this tightly... I didn't ever recover. Think I'm a lifer now.

[@Silkytoaster]

I think the new music is this Thurs . The new jackets dropped last week .

[@RenMakesMusic]

As always lyrics here for everyone who wants them: Its hard to take off from the ground when your wings are cut Your stomach burns when your drinking from an empty cup You know the entire ocean came from my tear ducts I see the world through Fibonacci sequences and double Dutch I guess there’s some that’s born lucky and there’s some that’s not I tried to cut away my bitterness hatchet job I locked my troubles in a trunk inside a pick up truck Then dumped the whole thing over the same bridge the one you jumped I think about that sometimes , vividly What it felt like to look down and see tranquility One sudden movement in a world of possibility Only one movement to expose our fragility I fucking miss you and I miss myself I miss thinking that were indestructible as hell I miss chilling by the pier cave and kicking back Wirth Callum Hugo saga Justin stevie and the fuckin lads I miss missing that I numbed myself to close the gap I never even call em up the distance is my plaster cast The truth is that the day you jumped my childhood jumped too But I still can’t find the anger all I find is missing you Man I miss you with all my rhymes I picture running 5 minutes quicker im right on time I Picure pulling you back over the edge and then were crying And holding you my brother and telling you that its fine that’s not the way that I worked Coz I was late like a jerk Theres not a day I didn’t find a way to break from the hurt Your body missing so we never got to wave to the herse I hope your listening , I love you man, I miss you absurd Fuck 

 Burn Burn Burn on Burn Burn Burn on Another domino it falls Across the way another’s born How you supposed to raise a child? And give it courage from a storm In a world that is confusing Contradictions pave our floors Some will say ‘we’re only human’
 Others judge us for a flaws Some get born In sheets of satin Some get by in tattered clothes Some will die before they live Thats just how the story goes But for those of us still with us Who reside inside our hearts Tell them proudly how you feel And for those of us who aren’t Freckled angels stand strong Freckled angels live on Freckled angels climb higher Freckled angels still inspire Freckled angels wont forget you Teach me to live my life better Thirteen years and still I miss you Now my wings are missing feather Otherwise id come and join you But for now im here on earth Stuck inside this mortal body But for everything its worth Made me stronger, made me wiser, made me braver, made me true Made me face the world with courage, And thats all because of you Freckled angels laugh the hardest And their hearts they are the largest With their wings they fly the farthest So I know you’re gonna be okay Freckled angels live the longest And their minds they are the strongest Oh their friends they are the fondest So I know you’re going to be okay

[@Dirt2Doorbell]

✊🏻✊🏻✊🏻❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@tracycrook2574]

Absolutely beautiful piece 💕💕

[@girlonthephone9812]

So beautiful and so relatable. What a tribute.

[@darkmoondrops]

Gorgeous song mate. ❤ R.I.P. Joe

[@yvonnefox9670]

LOVE YOU

[@spawnofstamos2737]

I'm 52 years old. I don't even know how to describe what it's like listening to your music. It's unlike anything I've ever heard. Your music isn't just sound, it's an experience. I've shown people your music, and to be honest, most people don't get it. But, that's the beauty of your talent, not everyone will understand it. But those of us that do are forever grateful to you for creating art instead of noise. Noise dies, art is eternal. Your music is art. Never stop creating, and more importantly, sharing your creation with those of us that are hungry for something other than the audible diarrhea currently on display on the radio. Thank you for sharing your gift with us, I'd love to meet you some day and tell you in person. And I don't even like people lol

[@ChrisNewman-fu8ez]

Ha I'm 49 and hj ren got me into this sound,ii don't just want to call it music as to me it's much more, Glad to see all ages are represented here .....

[@bjoernhoegsdal]

@@ChrisNewman-fu8ez I´m 48. I've been listening to Ren around the clock for days. I don't even know what I like best about him. Spoken word, rap, singersongwriting, Ennio Morricone, rock, pop, punk and whatnot are all mixed together here. Eminem meets Shakespeare, classical guitar meets opera, paired with angry punk and rap. No run-of-the-mill radio edit pop song format is used here, rather consistently broken. One song will probably not convey its spectrum. And that certainly has something to do with personal taste, but what I actually want to say is that I haven't been this enthusiastic about a musician for a long time.

[@DjCorndawg]

40 here, and yeah a lot of peers don't understand the talent in this man. His music is amazing, raw, true, emotional. It makes me feel like I'm not alone in this shitty world. Love all you who enjoy this masterpiece.

[@bronagh1579]

58 here...Ren addict ...help!

[@lilmem07]

You're so right that it's an experience rather than a sound! 😌

[@BrainInjuredTortellinni]

This song saved my life! I didn’t lose my friend to suicide. It was a car wreck that took a kids life and left me with a TBI. I lost sight of why I kept fighting everyday, couldn’t see the light and was ready to give up. Thanks Ren, for reminding me that I live on for the kid that wasn’t given the chance.

[@wendyvanwalsem7631]

I feel u stay strong! ❤

[@Gwenmusicchannel112]

Poor thing i am sorry 😢

[@BrainInjuredTortellinni]

This song saved me and Hi Ren cured me. I just had to close my eyes and feel the warmth of the light Ren is shinning!!! He is an angel. He will realize it when he is done teaching us what he’s learned!!!

[@brycewilliams6454]

sending love, positivity, and strength your way.

[@nptfit]

You are the definition of why music was invented. To create. To express. To connect. To laugh. To cry. To just be, YOU This was BEAUTIFUL 👏👏👏

[@Bendejo-lm8wo]

Perfectly put.

[@TryMyMartini]

Yes. Although I don't know if music was invented, or if it was born. Or maybe it has always been here, just waiting to be found. If so, Ren knows where to look.

[@justurboi3806]

Couldn't have been said any better honestly.

[@sgtgrash]

​@@TryMyMartiniInside ;)

[@braca977]

....to belong !

[@Mysmi]

After listening to Ren, all other music I hear sounds dull and incomplete. Ren is on another level

[@Clover_knows_pets]

Agreed.

[@nathanchohany8169]

What would Ren say to this? You really dont think Ren doesnt have bands and artists he loves and respects? He even goes as far as to say, hey one of my new favourite artists Dirt Miller checl him out(paraphrased). I love Rens art. Though saying he is better then anyone else ever is akin to being an ostriche.

[@coffeejabberwocky]

Respectfully, there are thousands of artists you or I have never even heard of. I love Ren's music, but it's a beautiful, deep ocean of art you can even add to. Not a mythical, impregnable oligarchy, with a strict door policy ❤

[@dgoodall]

He is definitely one of the most compelling and honest artists I’ve ever heard. But definitely check Dirt Miller who he recommended who has a similar brutal honesty and virtuoso musicality.

[@nathanchohany8169]

Dirt and Rem are very dif in their lyrics

[@lokyady]

I lost my wife last year. Listening to this song in broke down for the first time in 9 months. Discovered you today. I’ve been listening tonthis song on repeat for an hour and crying. I know inhave to get strong and continue with my life, but right now injust want to listen to this and cry

[@nem447]

Its healing in a morbid kinda way aye

[@michaelamich]

i hope your doing okay and heal ❤

[@markhowards420]

Sending hugs . Stick around, the world needs you ❤

[@evelinehenry7028]

Take time to heal...this music is like a therapy ❤

[@user-uq3jh8zv6k]

Dear Ren, This is the first time I react to something on youtube. I am old enough to be in the last phase of my life and I feel myself so fortunate that I discovered you and your music. I cannot express in words what it means to feel the emotions you get across and set free at the same time. I feel honored that your music could become a part of my life this way.... Thx man ...

[@ILTOMBA]

Thx!

[@deannelynn]

Just found you Ren so glad i did i feel u

[@Larissa-rose1]

❤❤❤

[@dompopielnicki8269]

Ren, if you read some of these Amazing comments from listeners that have been privileged with coming across your Poetry, just know your music is at the level, where I believe it actually makes people's lives better. You are Unreal. Full Respect ❤

[@javieralvarez1072]

How many freckled angels can rap in the head of a pin?

[@jamescurrie7678]

Don’t touch it, don’t edit it, don’t master it just release it so I can hear it and feel it this way. A beautiful piece. Sending love Ren ❤

[@TheBorderRyker]

I agree. ❤️‍🔥

[@flawlessdigitalphotography4935]

^^^^^^^ this

[@craigevans8912]

Great comment and so true, just pure raw talent… it’s doesn’t need anything added to it, it is it!

[@benbattersby9239]

His music is perfectly imperfect

[@clara-em7vd]

everyone: there's just no honest and relatable music being released nowadays. Ren: hold my Shakesbeer.

[@StevenRockwood]

You're not a male - He hasn't any interest! ... 👋

[@faucillon]

@clara-em7vd I support this message, and the pun. :D (Not sure what stevenrockwood is trying to say with that comment though)

[@kayleighsmith7087]

My comment is going to be lost amongst the crowd, but I felt the need to comment. I've only just found your music and I'm just blown away. Your story telling, and poetic lyrics discuss topics that are not talked about enough. So many people struggle in silence, not wanting to be a burden to others. Just having that small branch of finding something or someone that resonates so much, can make so much difference. Thank you Ren. Much love.

[@notdonyet4130]

We hear you, WE see you! Agreed 100%

[@wrmorris2]

I and we hear and feel the same

[@utopaline9491]

just found Ren in the last few months myself. I can not remember an artist in my 47 years on this earth that has made me feel so much emotion. there is none other

[@pjsmalena]

You are loved.

[@michealyoung2576]

WE CARE ❤

[@periurban]

Lit by a bottle of light, the backdrop a city of light. Whatever darkness Ren has experienced, whatever pain, his exploration of it floods us with that same light, allowing each and every one of us to see how we hurt. Maybe for some of us it's the first time we've ever seen our true selves, because we have hidden ourselves from ourselves. To explore the hurt alone is to invite it to overwhelm us. But with Ren beside us we are suddenly able to transcend the deficit which previously limited our horizons. I'm nearly seventy, and my horizons are naturally limited, but if I was a young man I'd be getting ready to follow and support Ren for the next few decades, as I'm sure many young people are. I've never seen or heard anyone like Ren Gill. It's not just that he is a genius, he is OUR genius, present in our time and our place, in our minds and hearts today. He's not some dusty figure from the past that we learn about from books. He's here. Now. Ren has already changed lives, and I hope and believe that as he emerges into his butterfly stage he will change the world just enough to make a difference.

[@08shunter]

Very well said, I couldn't express it better myself. I'm a 69 yo and I have never found such a musical genius like Ren before. I will be sitting right next to you friend.

[@ceekayy79]

Beautifully written! I feel so blessed to be able to experience life with Ren and his music in it, along with his message of hope and unity. It's an inspiring thing to experience 🧡🧡🧡

[@REN4eva]

Very well written, I totally agree!

[@rosie_tee]

Love this ❤🌹

[@feldgraufox4927]

I read that in rens voice. Good stuff

[@kevinmauch5622]

Ren...you make my 70 year old heart ache and stronger at the same time. I lost my best friend when I was 12 and the only thing that saved my soul was learning to play music and drowning in sounds. Your music touches the child inside and the adult I have become. Bless your beautiful sensitive soul. Play on my brother. I will listen as long as I have ears.

[@alanpickering9845]

I am 50 very eclectic musical taste this kid is special.

[@judigrumm7190]

I bet sometimes it still feels like yesterday. It does for me. Sometimes I feel them right next to me.

[@kevinmauch5622]

@@judigrumm7190 Indeed. My friend Todd still visits me in my dreams.

[@rachaelk3988]

This is a beautiful response...I wish I were better with words to articulate how it touched my heart. ❤❤

[@fionataylor4269]

''The day you jumped, my childhood did too'' . Amazing tribute to Joe. My mother jumped too. That day was the day I really became an adult and I learned , slowly to live. Amazing tribute Ren !

[@christelsegbars1630]

Dear beautiful human, I hope life is gives you more kindness now, please accept a virtual hug from a stranger from Holland

[@fionataylor4269]

@@christelsegbars1630 That is very kind and thoughtful of you. Thank you. Take care.

[@alejandropetit6573]

I'm just sorry, I hope you've been able to heal since then. Take care random person

[@fionataylor4269]

@@alejandropetit6573 Thank you , it happened a long time ago and I am okay. Take care !

[@sample.text.]

It is a genuine honor to get to witness this. You are a force, Ren. Thank you.

[@NoisieBastrdd]

that is beautiful, man. He really is a force

[@jolewis4382]

He is a movement.

[@trekkietrek1774]

I'm 51, like many of us I have been to hell and back within those 51 years, but thankfully, I am still here, and I learned the magic trick Ren spoke of, I learned to relax. Ren, thank you mate for your music and thank you from the bottom of my heart for putting into words the thoughts and feelings so many of us have to live with and overcome. Peace and good health to you, stay strong.

[@santoy1000]

That ‘learn to soften and relax’ quote hit me more than any other as well 👍

[@Uniquely-Unoriginal]

Nice to see another 51-year old here. Ren definitely has a way with words; he is so expressive and open. Glad I found his channel (via Knox Hill).

[@KismetSarken]

53 here & same. I've done my psych hospital time. From 23 off & on until my late 30's. Ren expresses exactly the feelings I have on how I finally got free. 9 years med free now. It's not that depression has no place in me anymore, it just doesn't own me, or control me anymore. Bless you Ren. Your are an amazing soul, and heart. You deserve more than you've been given, for changing people around the world like you have.

[@edwardslife7087]

44 years old who listens to his parents music as well as his own and I thought I’d heard it all….I was wrong. Ren is the best artist I’ve EVER listened to. Truly amazing.

[@raymcmillan5310]

Ren needs to play the piano on more of his songs so beautiful. Definitely on another level.

[@kendrastrange18]

My brother pulled his last trigger on 2009. He was my everything. He helped raise me and I was his number one. If I hadn't been napping, just a few minutes, I always feel I would have stopped him. All of the ifs. I can't watch this without crying. I was 17. One tiny movement and it was over. My childhood albeit fucked up, my top person, my twin soul. One boom and "he has no face".... I can tell this is real. All love and sympathy given.

[@kendrastrange18]

Update, played this for my 66 year old mother, my brother's mom too, and a classical pianist. It brought her to tears. Your music transcends age, culture, and helps so many to process emotion. Thank you.

[@safewayman]

​@@kendrastrange18 My deepest condolences...I'm so sorry that you lose your brother those years ago...No doubt in my mind and heart that he was a beautiful and amazing soul, and brother♥And if he's still out there, somewhere in the universe, I'm sure he's looking down at you, smiling♥Sending you all the love the world has to give, and my best of hopes and wishes.♥♥

[@kendrastrange18]

@@safewayman thank you fr. He was a science nerd, definitely have the stardust belief that he's everywhere now. ❤️

[@86billionneurons]

A beautiful tribute to, Joe. He must have been sitting right next to you, with his wings rapped so tightly around you and with a big freckled, proud smile and love so warm the deepest parts of the ocean just started to become warm. ❤❤❤ Thank you, Ren.

[@spomenkachekerevatz4848]

Wow what a picture! Beautiful🫂

[@Ati-MarcusS]

nicest words that week i saw as a comment! my Angel was 3 weeks on vacation i was a bit worried that time. she saved my live one or two times

[@Leszaire]

*WHO'S JOE?*

[@86billionneurons]

@@Leszaire Joe was Ren's best friend, but 13 years ago, Joe decided he couldn't be on planet Earth anymore, so he left this planet 13 years ago and hopefully became a freckled Angel. 👼

[@Leszaire]

@@86billionneurons Oh, damn that's sad.

[@davidparsons9023]

Oh for god sakes. You can't play guitar as good as you do, sing as good as you do, rap as good as you do, put lyrics and stories together as good as you do and then bust out a piano banger like this. Any chance you can save some talent for the rest of us... There's plenty to go around. Legend

[@fredfred2363]

Yeah, you have "musicians" and then there's Ren... 👍🏻

[@boysbakery8430]

Beautiful REN. Lost my dad to suicide couple years ago. Wish you all the best, stay strong brother

[@aleksanderbochynski4677]

Please don't change, don't let the big record labels turn you into a money-making machine. Evolve, but don't lose yourself. Your music fills the void I had due to the saturation of money-driven music. Thank you.

[@sharoncarlisle9453]

One of the things that makes your artistry stand out is your ability to make music that is so personal,, but at the same time, so relatable. We are privileged to experience your expression of your love for your friend.

[@kryptonite6991]

Beautiful tribute Ren. Simply beautiful. I’m sure he hears you. I’m not your father, but as a father… I’m damn proud of you. And I’m sure a certain freckled angel is too. Well done.

[@1tauruschild]

@kriptonite69 What a Very Kind Vibe to Send To Ren. I think you are very right in what you said. Nice to read such a positive comment. Thank you for it. CreekSquad Lifer 🤠

[@Kanihide06]

My respect for you will never be culled. As far as I'm concerned you were the one friend who stood next to me at the top of that parking lot and you're the reason why I made it home that night. I just wanted to say thank you.

[@BostonWhoFan515]

This dude is different. He's not just touching those sensitive inner feelings that we all share, but metaphorically kicking in the door and forcing us to confront those feelings head-on. Music has always had the ability to do this to us, but not quite like this. I'm certainly not dismissing the iconic artists throughout time who have had a similar impact, but again, it needs to be said, Ren is different. He's a stand up dude with his own demons but still thoroughly genuine, honest, and caring, and he wears that on his sleeve proudly. Completely and unashamedly transparent. I really commend him for it. Good on you, Ren. Cheers!

[@ellenpederson-lewis8557]

Well said.

[@emperorofcuntstittiesprink155]

Received on his behalf, you are seen with soft kind loving eyes of compassion and empathy.

[@BostonWhoFan515]

@emperorofcuntstittiesprink155 huh? Received on his behalf? If so, that's cool. If not.... even though you didn't say anything bad, it's still kinda weird, honestly. Cheers, though.

[@cjlister8508]

My friend Joe commited suicide jumping in front of a train 10 years ago.... this song really hits home. I cant make it half way through without crying. Thank you Ren for sharing this with us.

[@craigevans8912]

❤

[@birtesmolnig8692]

❤

[@graceydez6199]

Jesus this must have been tough to watch for you ❤

[@cjlister8508]

@@graceydez6199 Tough, but cathartic. It's a beautiful song.

[@iancollins65]

How did he not completely lose it during this performance. That was so beautiful. Thank you Ren. RIP Joe. Your spirit lives on through Rens music.

[@brittanysartain3646]

Is this dude from this planet? How can someone have that much talent

[@aliciavelice3806]

So went down the Ren rabbit hole, and every song is so good and unique and makes me want to cry. So thank you. I am glad you are here to share your music with us.

[@domdoesthethings]

Always hauntingly beautiful, Ren. I was on suicide watch on a psych ward, woken every 6 mins of average throughout the night. Went to the gym with a man who stuck a pencil through his eyeball into his brain. Mental health is serious shit, I'm now in the best place I've been possibly ever, I'm happy, confident and self assured. Your music talks to me, in a good way. Thank you man

[@AmaliaFraud]

I'm glad you made it to the other side.

[@Connie1955]

@@AmaliaFraud Me2! God will not waste any of your life events; all will be working for your Good

[@ExplosiveYoda]

"One sudden movement in a world of possibility Only one movement to expose our fragility" this is one of the most powerful lines ever. It's crazy how that one decision changes someone's life forever. Thank you for choosing to stay.

[@larnielife2022]

Aww Ren, Thank you, my baby brother is a freckled angel and he was also called Joe, he passed away in 2007. I will cherish this song! You always get me emotional as you remind me of one of my other brothers and your lyrical ability is breathtaking. Never had an artist have the effect on me that you do, your work is on a level of its own! I watched that video of you thinking you were gunna die and it ached my heart, look at you now lad! Doing everyone proud, especially Joe, moving mountains! 💕🫶💕

[@smoove_]

sorry for your loss, so long as he's in your memory, he's never truely gone

[@larnielife2022]

@@smoove_ thank you, crazy that it's already been 16yrs, still feels like yesterday! His anniversary is on the 6th July, his funeral was the day between my 16th and our other brothers 14th birthday. We always do something nice on that day 🥰💕🫶

[@ukrobboxing]

❤ I think it’s beautiful you have this special song now, sending a hug

[@larnielife2022]

@@ukrobboxing thank you so much! X

[@graceydez6199]

I am not crying. Its just onions that i am not chopping. ❤ This is how music can touch people in way even the artist cannot predict. Sending lots of love your way. ❤

[@juandupreez1985]

This lad keeps saving my life...constantly in thought of suicide...have a wife and my 8year old baby boy...other people may only see the sadness in this song...but he's singing my life...I'm a published poet and can't put my feelings into words nearly as well as Ren...thanks for saving my life brother...don't feel that alone when I listen to your stuff my brother❤

[@SelenaSea]

This world needs the poets. Please stay.

[@jennifercooke1501]

After reading your words about music in the description, I sit here balling my eyes out. I’ve only known of you and your music for a few weeks now, but in that time, I’ve voraciously consumed most of your discography. Every day I spend hours just getting to know your talent better. I hope that everyday a larger part of you realizes how talented you are and how powerful your music is!

[@paccur1252]

Ren... l know you won't see this comment.. but between tears l am typing this message to you.. the pain , guilt, shame, hurt, frustration, anger, or whatever emotion you feel this second thinking about someone who you loved so dearly to suicide, was put together in this song.. 9 years since I lost my son, and not a day goes by l don't think of him.. you are such a blessing to me because your music, some of your struggles were things he went through.. like most people, children, sadly, we fail them in whichever way it was.. but we also know what love is, the immense pain that comes only out of the loss of someone so close to your heart.. which is pulled out of your chest while you watch it ripped apart in a million pieces and then its shoved back into your chest and you continue to breathe without feeling anything but that immense love that you just lost.. and the pain that never really goes away even though your heart gets sowed back together but threads of barbed wire until you just drift along in time..because we have to keep going.. our journey hasn't ended even though a piece of us, did stop that day.... Much love to you

[@dgoodall]

I love the fact that you are doing things 100% your way. No pressure to keep a record company happy. Just you expressing yourself in every way you feel. And we are all 100% here for it.

[@tinymusikcodottv-Musikverse99]

record companys aew easy. you have 5 to 8 songwriters to write your lyrics and music and 5 or so producers and all you have to do is look good a reap the fame and amll portion and the tens of millions you bring in a year.. the hard part are all the concerts and going on all media and you dont have a life anymore!!!

[@MHinkel]

Ive been making it a point to listen to independent artists. They are avle to do what they want with no constraints and that appeals to me.

[@sarahgilmour5357]

His music is amazing I love how he expresses his feelings I think how his authentic and real lyrics are what make his music so popular , he doesn't do what a record label would want and that's why his music is so good his music is so distinctive ❤

[@mwebb5000]

Thank You for this Ren. I am a 61 year old grandfather with three sons. I have lost friends and family members. Very little makes me emotional, but every time I hear you sing Freckled Angel I tear up. You are the same age as my oldest son. He lost a friend in middle school and I think of the pain he felt. I could continue telling you my experiences but it is getting hard to see my keyboard. I pray that God will give you peace. Opa

[@andyd1190]

Some songs are bubblegum and they're fine to fill the background, others express emotions like nothing else can, picking at the hard truths of life, their 'art' will live forever Thanks Ren👏👏👏

[@shawnr4124]

Eloquently speaking I’d have said that as was well but mine is fully expletive & rated pg13 But you have a softer more gentle approach which I appreciate

[@davemcc9642]

How can you not be moved by this ? Ren is an emotional rollercoaster musical genius .... freckled angel wings tattoo coming soon ! People will ask and I can tell them all about Ren ❤

[@vikinginspace4881]

I'm a 40 year old guy, mainly into Rock, Punk, Indie, grunge, Dance (That's EDM to my American amigos lol) and Reggae. I've NEVER "hit the notification bell" in all my years but I've had put the notifications on as I've been on a binge of Ren's music all week and I'm pumped to hear what's next!. You are so talented Ren. If you think you don't like Ren's music after hearing just one song I suggest checking out all of Ren's music because I truely believe he crosses genres and that there is a tune for everyone.

[@jasonremy1627]

Same. Gen X classic rock/90s Alternative guy, but no music touches me like Ren does.

[@k_facts_truth_no_bs_AMERICAN]

Yeah... When did our music become the oldies and classics?

[@sandracole2578]

When he says 'for those who are with us' pauses and says 'and those who aren't' he looks behind him; I felt like he knew Joe was right by him, gave me chills. What a wonderful song and tribute to Joe.

[@fabiopintomachado4228]

Hi Ren... Music is the closest we have to a time machine. Able to make us go back in time, visit people and places, understand and endure emotions. Music is powerful, and you are a fantastic conduit for it.

[@imconsumer]

This hits me hard, I lost my brother in law to suicide. His name was also Joe, and our lives have forever changed. Thank you for this.

[@thomasjones4893]

I'm Welsh and I can't tell you how cool it was to see you on the news and gush about you to my family watching. Its something amazing you did Ren. That money will do a lot of good. I love your music and its awesome to share a home nation with who I consider one of the greatest artists of all time. You have a beautiful soul and I know more and more people will want to be a part of it. You are by far my favorite parasocial relationship 🫶

[@nikiwan4timothy]

As a 72 year old man that has intermittently followed you for several years now, I have admired your music ability and feel and verve but the recent flow of releases from you has also brought inspiration. And, truthfully it is no easy feat to have a wizened old man gather new hopes and new optimisms. I am but one life of millions touched by your efforts. Pains and regrets never go away, we merely learn how to manage them somehow. You brought these pains new life and rather than regret that or wail away at the misery they share at times, i thank you. My friend from so long ago thanks you too. He was my freckled angel and it is glorious to feel him again. Than you, Ren

[@DerekGM6]

I'm 74 and you have said it much better than I could ever do. I agree with every word.

[@nikiwan4timothy]

@@DerekGM6 Thank you. I think as I aged I became a little jaded and the beauty of Ren's music is how he revitalized the emotion and drive again to remember certain people and remember the reason and inspiration for a strong will to purpose.

[@Rennthebigpushfan]

Coming back to this from his latest release here on KZbin, loosing people like this is so unfair, feeling helpless and nothing to do about it but live with it. Ren sharing these deeply rooted traumatic happenings and also his story with lyme decease, being misdiagnosed at first and all. He’s a strong man but we’re all here with him and his music is a way for everyone else to cope with their own stuff. Thank you ren ❤🎉

[@lindapawlowski8560]

Geez I just love him!’

[@rexrogers1859]

Thank you, Ren. This means alot to me. Love your artistry, my friend.

[@jaymorgan2478]

A THAN YOU FROM SOMEONE YOU HELP EVERY DAY. REN, I have what's called CMT ( Charcoat-Marie-Tooth ) named after the 3 doctors that discovered it. Its sorta like muscular dystrophy, in that it's a sucky ass disorder to which there is NO CURE, so it gets worse every day. My muscles are rotting away while I'm still alive. It has caused major bone curvature in my feet and my hands look like skeleton bone with just skin on them . I sped tons of time watching your videos and especially reactions to my fav, HI REN. Its like getting to see it again and again for the first time. Your life is much harder than mine I'd imagine but your strength seeps into me through your words and the ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT ART PERFORMANCES you share with us. SO, WE LOVE YOU REN - THE GREATEST STORY TELLER EVER. -- Jay Morgan - Stay Cool my brother

[@RaineSophiaLewis]

I never cry because I always hold it inside, Ren, makes me cry and I’m fine with it. 😍😭😍

[@pr1mo990]

And REN was surprised when he got a #1 album… not sure why when he’s putting out 🔥 like this. Unmatched in the game right now

[@laurengraham2070]

The most touching, heart-wrenching tribute to a beloved friend. I'm sure Joe is looking down at you Ren, with a big grin on his face and saying to all the angels 'That is my friend right there'. You have done yourself, Joe and all his family proud 👏. Thank you for sharing this personal and emotional masterpiece ❤ xx

[@Little_Alien_Lost]

That's such a beautiful way of describing it! Absolutely perfect mental picture. ❤️

[@0Onyx13]

Man, you just want me to cry, don't you? Joe was so lucky to have you as such a dear friend. I'm sure he's looking down at you with a smile.

[@yahdaipznky6595]

I know right 😭❣️ We need to stock up on tissues or make sure we have them close by. 🫂❤

[@solinthia4934]

God bless

[@user-pu5jb2fv3t]

I love you ren. You said it all and you haven't finished saying it yet. You are loved and the loves you share are felt, the pains and the hate. The hopes and the dreams are there as well. We feel you ren. You're us and we are you and we can all be together if we just keep making that music and you save another thousand lives every time you write another song so don't forget that what you do here right here on this planet is as important as anything else that ever has happened. Never stop. Never give up. Never quit. Do it until you die in any form you can. We'll be right here listening when we can.

[@kirstyvogt4326]

Thankyou Ren for sharing this, my daughter Ivy is 15 and lost two close friends last year to suicide. Ivy has found it difficult to find the words to explain how she feels, when she heard this for the first she could express her pain. Thankyou a million times over. x

[@johnnyeproductions]

They never leave us, we just cannot see them right now. Hold your head high Ivy, they will be watching over you!

[@everlast4719]

Godbless you and your family ❤🧡💛💚💙💜 to you all

[@kirstyvogt4326]

Thankyou for the kind replies, we will remember them all.

[@Lovehappyjoy]

Made me cry again!

[@AwkwardSquirrel13]

Sending love to your Ivy

[@fuTuRoMix1]

I really hope people realise that Ren is not just a fantastic wordsmith but an incredibly gifted musician as well. His guitar, piano playing and voice are all top notch and a testament, no doubt, to the many hours he has spent perfecting them. His journey from now on will be really fascinating to follow as the world is now at his feet and good health finally attainable. Good luck brother Ren and thanks for the incredible music.

[@paltihorvath326]

It's just perfect to cry.

[@josephcharnock3122]

Ren definately touches my heart like no other artist. Thank you for sharing your wonderful art my dude! Just wow. Best wishes from down under 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@dropbarracuda]

I love how you're keeping his memory alive through your music. By the time this drops, Joe's memory will automatically be sent out to just under 1 MILLION subscribers, who'll then share Joe's memory with others. What you've done is one of the greatest gifts possible: persistence to live on after death and not only that, but in such a way that can heal others and bring people together. Much love and respect to you, Ren, Joe, and all the lads for putting in far more than you've taken out of this world. ❤️

[@fairygurl9269]

Respect 💞

[@erict956]

54 years old former soldier who has been there, I've lost far too many friends to their demon's with today being the anniversary of one leaving us far too young. Thank you for this and your other music, as always you give everything to the performance baring your soul for all to see. Thank you Ren, just thank you.

[@1tauruschild]

@ericThank You for your Service Sir.! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸956

[@keithbarlow2813]

Achingly beautiful..

[@francesdoll4039]

I just got very calm. The skyline, the key board, the bottle of light, and your beautiful self. A special magic. Thanks Ren, can't wait

[@truthpanda1966]

I think it was the marijuana that did it

[@francesdoll4039]

@@truthpanda1966 nah! Don't smoke. That photo just touches the poet. ;)

[@truthpanda1966]

@@francesdoll4039 sounds dirrrrty

[@Uniquely-Unoriginal]

Beautifully done Ren! Gorgeous singing, lyrics, song/mash-up. ((((((Ren)))))))))) For Joe 💜🖤💜 RIP It's NOT your fault Ren; you are NOT a jerk, you tried your best. Unfortunately, he chose to do it and didn't leave time to be saved by anyone 😢

[@coggy52]

Great comment and totally true. Ren, you’re an angel walking on this earth. Joe will be watching you proudly ❤️🖤❤️

[@amagab2346]

Well said - I think this what I’ve wanted to say to Ren.

[@lauraisles63]

I have lost a family member, taken way too soon, but your lyrics are just so beautiful and poetic. Thank you for helping me with my grief and keep writing beautiful songs ❤️

[@Wcountryman]

What a beautiful song!

[@tkd4uandme]

I am amazed every time I listen to Ren. His sense of melody is great, I don’t usually like rap, but his style is great. The fact that he can really sing brings him to another level, and the personal nature he brings to his lyrics is second to none.

[@DannelDoo]

For real, I haven't listened to rap since 2002. I listen to ren, who is clearly the illest of our time, all the time.

[@PhilRiceBolivia]

I think my thinking is similar to yours, the more 'rap' style songs he does im less inclined to like, but when it is intertwined into track like this , along with other styles , he really shines. I often have the same thought listening to Ren of 'this is more than singing/music - this is multifaceted performance combining song, poetry, theatre and therapy/healing'

[@jdjordan4425]

If Ren can't bring you to tears then you need to look within and figure out why you can't feel.... Just stunning.

[@eugene6340]

that hit deep bro

[@caylawyre781]

I discovered Ren a couple years ago and I’ve been obsessed ever since. The man is so extremely talented. Every performance he gives everything. Whether it’s in a subway station, on a stage or just him sitting at a piano. His writing skills are poetic and deep and his delivery is so captivating, he sucks you in. People can write beautiful, complex and Tragic lyrics but not everyone can draw you into the story and make you feel every word as if you are a part of it. He feels every lyric that comes out of his mouth and his raw emotion is rare. His vulnerability is brave and intoxicating and I get chills every single time I watch him perform. His storytelling is impeccable and something you can’t turn away from he uses every bit of his talent and digs deep to go to places that are dark and unpleasant but it’s necessary because that’s life. Everything is not wrapped up in a pretty package. Anyone who has ever lost friends in general but especially to suicide has felt all of these emotions and it’s extremely hard to comprehend and come to terms with. The loss and the excruciating pain from trying to accept their gone can be unbearable but at the same time it brings comfort to know that they aren’t suffering with those dark thoughts every single day anymore. Thank you Ren for bringing these feelings to light and making it okay to be vulnerable and emotional. We are after all Humans. There really is no one like him. ❤

[@erofimhristov]

I’m 52, from Bulgaria. My thing is Rock and Metal, the old stuff. A friend of mine sent me this video. I am speechless, still brushing tears. This is deep, it’s super cool, and also serious. Thank you, Ren.

[@brooketomblin7897]

Anyone else just get chills? Am left speechless once again Ren! Lump in my throat, isn't helping.Thank you for this, Ren. Feeling blessed you exist! It's hard to wrap just words around tragic events & this world in general, but you do it beautifully, and seamlessly somehow, each & every time. Are a musical genius of all time! Are on your own frequency, but resonate on so many levels...

[@xeriyaya]

Sooo very well said!!!!

[@2011micha]

Truly beautiful my son was found dead 3 months ago and the second verse got me crying for my own loss. Thank you Ren you truly reach in and touch the deepest of our souls

[@k_facts_truth_no_bs_AMERICAN]

🙏💔

[@Bodie.]

I am sorry for your loss, I cant even Imagine ❤‍🩹

[@2011vantage]

Words can not express. I'm truly sorry for your loss.

[@GazCallaghan11]

I absolutely love ren the boy is a soldier with what he's been through and he keeps pumping masterpiece after masterpiece

[@martysmith934]

My first time commenting on a music video. I found Ren on Justin Hawkins channel. Introduced my granddaughter to his music and she is a huge fan now as well. I lost my freckled angel 8 years ago in September, my beautiful red headed daughter Katie. Thank you Ren.

[@derekcarpenter6473]

Ren doesn’t just make music, he IS music. Your music makes me feel feelings I forgot I even had.

[@katedavies5698]

This piece gives me the strength to carry on. Infact it couldn't have come at a better time. I'm tired and sick but I WILL NOT LEAVE those felings with my family ALONE. This is absolutely beautiful and as my tears fall I keep on trying. You are such an incredible artist/ friend/ person/ human / I thank you for helping me through x

[@alisonmarshall7078]

Never ever give up hope. You are loved and you are worth it xx

[@michaelnardmann3208]

Similar Situation over here, we got this. 💪❤️

[@MartinQvistTyron]

I don't know what you are going through, but know this - you are loved Keep fighting

[@chloefarrow3712]

I'm tired and sick too and I feel what you say and what Ren sings, those words 😭 Stay strong for those around you and for those who didn't get to 💗

[@sandrag8656]

Your words touched me deep. 😢 Sending love and hugs to you. 💝

[@SGI999]

Shivers and tears trickling down my crinkled, wrinkled, lived-in face. You spark emotions and memories and hope. That’s all and that is enough♥️

[@patriciaspaeth4215]

My 37 yr.old son was murdered 5 days ago. I'm lost. God, thank you ren for this

[@Marshdiddy]

Sending you love ❤️

[@StergyCreates]

Joe's the freckled angel that always stands behind, beside you Ren. He left you physically but he's standing with you through your amazing evolution to help the lost souls of the world. Once again, thank you Ren and Joe...your experience is helping many and it's an amazing thing to witness. Not to mention the music and lyrics speak to me personally as well. Thanks again.💚💚💚

[@EyesforSkies]

Ren's artistic expression is beautifully raw and real, cuts straight to the bone. If by some statistical fluke you see this, you're an inspiration man, keep it up forever!

[@user-qq5sr4ws7e]

There's so much talent in Brighton my home town big up the people of Brighton

[@GinaBabex1]

It’s so rare to see someone completely lose themself (or I guess, more appropriately, find themself) in the music to this extent. His soul just pours out. A true musical talent and genius. Your music inspires me so much, Ren ❤ Thank you 🙏 Never stop

[@TheWoodydan]

I'm 56 yrs old in the US and enjoy many types of music. This guy is something special. To come up with something that no one has done before and create a whole new genre and sound is amazing.

[@colinosborne1248]

eminem did it

[@joryworthen]

​@@colinosborne1248played on guitar

[@sebastiant.8665]

@@joryworthen plan b dit it

[@baileyboo9788]

Ren is unique, one hell of a talent... I'm 53 living on Anglesey

[@RafeWarrenMusic]

Eminem hasn’t done anything like this he hardly uses singing as a part of his songs that’s not someone else singing for him. Ren is the whole deal he sings and raps and plays his music on multiple instruments altogether.

[@sinrenfield]

Your piano playing was beautiful Ren. Thanks for hanging out with us all in chat while you shared this song.

[@kimbrown7992]

i just loved the piano as well. He is an amazing artist.

[@user-nw7qg7cq3s]

Your lyrics cut deep every time!! Your pain is clear, I also lost a best friend to suicide and a family member not so long ago so these lyrics really hit that raw point within!! You really are one amazing bloke if I'm honest!!! This song needs to trend world wide cause I think alot of people can feel your pain.... its the end where you hear the rawness in his voice that there is real and that what separates him from all these 'pop starts' MASS RESPECT ❤️💔💯🔥

[@t.kingdom3663]

Of course Ren is a master pianist as well! So much talent.

[@graceydez6199]

He does it all ❤

[@justurboi3806]

as someone that doesn't know how to play a single instrument, it's kinda just insane to watch. Very inspiring too

[@by_the_stone]

Ren is so overwhelmingly creative and productive while being under treatment. And everything he does just fits. This is so damn impressive!

[@artistinparis9566]

Never stop storytelling, this is such beautiful artwork ! Thank you Ren for sharing! ❤

[@bigazahouse9111]

I love this song even more now. My neice decided she could no longer fight her demons and jumped off a bridge in Corpus Christi. I loved her and always felt her pain. So sad she let no one know how far it had gone. She had a 6 month old son. One Sudden movement to expose our fragility. God Damn it Whitney!:(

[@samurai215]

There is no better way to eulogize someone than this. Joe is now timeless. People will forever wonder who he was, what he was about, but they'll never doubt his character. What an outstanding way to honor someone's memory.

[@MrDandanhesourman]

I cried harder than I usually do when I listen to your songs. I've lost a sister and 3 brothers in my life, one brother from suicide. Your music "gets" all of us out there that are hurting. I thank you for that Ren. I (we) feel understood and better after listening to your music and expression.

[@jak6326]

♥

[@graceydez6199]

❤

[@sissiwithniki]

Too good for this world

[@Markerman_642]

From the SOUL every time. Was watching reactions of Mackay and had to return to this one. REN has lost so much and gone through such trials that you would think he was Job from the Bible and he was expected to deny God and just lose. But I think God has different plans for REN! Because I see the anguish and loss and pain in the past. But with all that pain and struggle now comes the Diamond that has been formed. These are the days and years of the blessings now. I Pray you watch over him Lord and show the world the beauty and perseverance and light of yours that shines through REN ! So much love thank you for sharing your journey with me. ❤❤❤ get well stay well and be well

[@estiedejager4958]

Ren... I have no words! I am 61 years old and only became aware of your music after stumbling upon Hi Ren on Facebook. Since then I am hooked. Following you, reactions to your music, your story, rooting for you, wishing you good health and healing from the hurt of losing Jo. Beautiful, meaningful music in a world where so much has become meaningless and hollow. Keep doing what you're doing, man!

[@joeherrera6523]

Bruh, the piano solo slapped. I still have goosebumps. Amazing celebration and tribute to your friend, as always thank you!