Ren - Freckled Angels - Cedric and Brian Reaction, Get the tissues!

[@CedricandBrian]

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[@owenmichaelroberts5517]

I grew up in the same village as both Joe and Ren, they were inseparable and always up to mischief. Ren would have this cheap 3/4 sized acoustic guitar he carried around everywhere with him. All the years later this song still gets me.

[@Heyboo66]

Aww I love to hear about ren back in the day thank you for sharing 💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@stephenpodeschi6052]

If it could not get worse/sadder in the recent Knox interview he goes into Joe and it is even more tragic and how he could not get to him in time and much more....cheers for posting.

[@IronRaspberry]

Ren Sang this at Joe’s funeral 🥲

[@bethellen1962]

Beautiful, respectful. Did you notice he almost cried whilst introducing the song? Great talent with a great heart.

[@titntin5178]

Joes suicide was an event that has haunted Ren ever since and still plays on his mind. It was a beautiful song. Ren X Chinchila 'how to be me' (live) is a perfect song, much more recent, and it again refers to Joe " When he gave up the fight' a quick decision in the night, that stayed with me for all my life. I miss you so." Ren has such depth to his soul. Its a sad truth that so many genius musicians have such troubles...

[@christinefuss9585]

I like the recorded version done live also. He sings with more emotion in that one . This live one is like he's trying to get through the song without crying which is totally understandable. Who am I kidding. EVERY song he does is spectacular!

[@guitarmuscle6968]

RIP Joe, nice reaction guys, his other Song for Joe is, Ren x Chinchilla song "How to be Me"(Live), that is an incredible Performance with Rens Tears at the end of the Song showing how much he misses his Friend, make sure you watch the Live version

[@CedricandBrian]

Thank you for that recommendation because I don’t think we’ve heard that song. Make it an awesome day, and a huge thank you for taking the time to watch our channel. - C -

[@MrsDuke95]

Ren via Wikipedia: Ren started a duo called Trick The Fox. He was discovered by a talent scout in 2009, when the two were busking, and in 2010, he signed a record deal with Sony Records. In 2013, Trick The Fox was listed as one of the acts performing at Beach Break Live 2013 and their music began to receive airplay. The first time they heard one of their songs on the radio was December 2013, when BBC Radio 1xtra played their song Twista. Sony Records later dropped Ren when he was diagnosed with an illness that affected his ability to perform.

[@stephenhumphris6962]

This for me is rens most beautiful song I've lost more friends from suicide as I did in war who never got the help they needed when we came home ,heart breaking and warming song 💔

[@suzannemurnane2714]

Thank you for your service! How our Vets are ignored and looked down upon makes me sick! I pray the next administration takes care of our heroes and do justice for them. God Bless You!

[@stephenhumphris6962]

@@suzannemurnane2714 thank you but it's worth it to protect good people like you

[@RosieO-dd7og]

check out Broken Soldier by Ferocious dog - it always makes me weep!

[@Laura-vv6cf]

Joe sadly took his life. In the live performance he messed up on the guitar because he was trying to hold it together I believe. In Ren's song Dear God, he sings about losing two friends before he turned 25 and fighting suicidal thoughts himself. Another son of true emotions and artistry. One of my favorites has to be Crutch featuring Bibi, his former girlfriend. It will move you. But, if you do a reaction, please read Ren's message in the description so you understand the meaning of his art in that song. I'm not saying you do this, but when Ren takes the time to share how he came to write a song channels should respect him enough to read what he wrote so they know the meaning of his lyrics. His birthday is tomorrow, 29th. I think he'll be 34. Debuting a new song. He wrote about it on his community page.

[@CedricandBrian]

Great advice Laura, and we appreciate that my friend. I think we get caught up in doing a pure and authentic reaction, that we resist the urge to check the background and history of the song. In Rens case, I think it may be a good idea 👍🏾. Thank you for taking the time to watch our channel, and especially taking the time to leave that insightful comment. Make it a great day. - C -

[@daniellebrooks1611]

I think he’ll be 33. Born in 1990. I wish more reactors would read his info too.

[@Laura-vv6cf]

@@CedricandBrian Bless you both. You guys both have a great heart.

[@HiKorey2]

@@CedricandBrian Definitely please do Crutch. You guys are awesome.

[@Bearlissimo]

He'll be 33, but there's a second song which directly speaks to Joe, and it's How to be me with Chinchilla, the live performance being from the Menai Bridge, where Joe left this earth from, but his body was never found. RIP Joe - Freckled Angels is the name of a restaurant still in the town... He meant a lot.

[@CasperLD]

I think he was doing everything he could just to get through it

[@sammyd8860]

Joe sadly took his own life at the age of 19 (jumped off the Menai bridge around 3.00 a.m. on 28 December 2010). Beautiful photograph of them together on your table.

[@sammyd8860]

Menai Bridge is also the name of the town beside it

[@MissMeKate]

I loved the touch of the photo. Such a nice way to keep Joe at the forefront with Ren.

[@angelaprzybylski1425]

This one and How to be me really reaches into my soul after my mom was killed in January 😢😢

[@VideosbyLisaLisa]

I had only heard the studio version (which you might want to listen to just for yourselves), so this was a treat! He looks so young, but still mesmerizing. ❤ thank you

[@CedricandBrian]

Thank you my friend! We may have to listen to the studio version to get a different perspective. Thank you for watching our channel and supporting us. - C -

[@NoCanDu]

It feels like he’s rushing so he can finish before he loses it… 😢

[@CedricandBrian]

There’s some truth to that. I hate speaking at family/friends, memorial services, and I find if I quicken the pace of my speech, I won’t “lose it.“ Thanks for watching our channel, and taking the time to comment 👍🏾🙏🏽. - C -

[@kathleenswift7979]

Have a listen to Patience 🙂

[@Lou-xq9br]

Don't forget Ren's birthday tomorrow and new song.. 🎉 can't wait!!! 💚 Rip Joe 💙

[@wikihamilton2327]

Thanks wasn't aware of that

[@Lou-xq9br]

@@wikihamilton2327 yes I literally can't wait!! 💙

[@guinevere7494]

I have heard this song not this version. Only 8mts after and I was in tears before it started. Always keep your glasses close with Ren, I hope you will always be true, maybe one day you will be able to let those glasses go and feel safe showing the emotions to all. Peace and love

[@jenifermorgan7328]

Thank you for reminding people to give the flowers now. We get busy and forget that a little too often.

[@CedricandBrian]

Thank you for watching our channel Jenifer, and we appreciate you my friend 🙏🏽. - C -

[@belindamelville2270]

Ren😢😢😢😢❤

[@andyroberts4470]

Nice reaction guys. You should look at How To Be Me, if you haven't already. Same subject.

[@kevinmundis1281]

Yes, one of my favorite Ren songs.

[@Lou-xq9br]

How to be me song with chinchilla is about Joe also 💔 rip Joe 💙 Sweet little lady live acoustic version by Ren's band The big Push. Hope you guys do more Ren & The big Push. He deserves every success coming his way 🔥💚🔥

[@MCP920]

Damn. Crying. Love this young man. I’m Welsh too.

[@daniellebrooks1611]

I’m so glad you added the bridge info. Ren & Chinchilla do a live song on this bridge called How to be me. It’s beautiful too.

[@helsi85]

how to be was not filmed on this bridge. not sure where it was filmed, but definitely not on menai bridge

[@elenaorujev3494]

Ren is just so open and vulnerable in sharing his deepest emotional struggles! Please check out some really fun Ren music - Love Music parts 1-3. Clever, funny, and so Ren! Thank you!

[@joncounsell]

I’m an Englishman and it’s been a Friday night. but I come home to my two favourite faces . i’ve never checked out reviews before. sometimes you learn sometimes you leave it on the floor. i’m watching you now black-and-white Tom Adam dax. i’ve heard it before. but watching tou to . your personality is really shines through lots of love I’m going to keep following A blessing from England keep holding that smile people like you help us go the extra mile🙏🏾🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

[@letsart6434]

I'm bawling my eyes out 😢

[@CedricandBrian]

It’s definitely a song that moves you to tears. Thank you for watching our channel. - C -

[@MissMeKate]

Thanks to Ren, thousands of people know Joe's name, and help Ren's voice carry the love for his friend across the world. Joe Hughes, RIP. He was never found, but thanks to Ren his name will not be lost.

[@CedricandBrian]

Such an awesome, and heartfelt testament to Joe. Thank you for watching our channel. - C -

[@allthingsgood156]

Something about age and how we react, bless you both, sending love

[@helsi85]

Hi, when Ren says the song is dedicated to Joe from Menai Bridge, he's referring to the town. The Welsh name for the town is Porthaethwy, but the English name given to later on is based on Menai suspension bridge, hence calling the town Menai bridge. Can be confusing when people aren't sure if an event has happened on the bridge itself or the town and reading about it in English. Welsh is spoken by the majority of people on the island and it's easier to distinguish between the two in Welsh as you have Bont Borth (Menai suspension bridge) and Porthaethwy (Menai bridge town). I've seen a lot of people mention that How to be was filmed on the bridge. It wasn't, there's a narrow walkway alongside the road, wouldnt be enough space for that setup (plus there's the noise of the cars you'd need to cancel out). You can see what I mean on the photo onthis link www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fi2-prod.dailypost.co.uk%2Fincoming%2Farticle25902261.ece%2FALTERNATES%2Fs1200c%2F0_Welsh-Government-engineers-inspect-one-of-the-hangers-to-be-repaired-on-the-Menai-Suspension-Bridge-Picture-Dale.jpg&tbnid=fHCyASdKRgWuPM&vet=12ahUKEwi82tbtjLz-AhUkkScCHVpLCXcQMygZegUIARCaAg..i&imgrefurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailypost.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fnorth-wales-news%2Fwork-fix-safety-issues-menai-25902340&docid=D7bJ0sB5-hD9DM&w=1200&h=1200&q=menai%20suspension%20bridge&ved=2ahUKEwi82tbtjLz-AhUkkScCHVpLCXcQMygZegUIARCaAg

[@fourcornersofbrighton]

Great Reaction! The song itself tries to be so upbeat, but you just feel the struggle within him to try and finish it. Happy Birthday Ren and Happy Premiere Day to all the Ren fans!🥳❤🎉

[@belindamelville2270]

Subbed to you, cause i really enjoy your reactions😊😊😊

[@CedricandBrian]

We appreciate that Belinda; and we appreciate you, my friend. Thank you for watching our channel and supporting us 💙. - C -

[@CindyBaucom-sb1hd]

❤❤❤ren❤❤❤

[@CedricandBrian]

Thank you for watching our channel Cindy. We appreciate you my friend. ❤️🙏🏽. - C -

[@Daisy-li3eu]

"ace-est mate" = the bestest of friends; number 1 (the ace) of friends

[@reedgalloway6489]

I thought the same, under 20 writing lyrics like that powerful! Reminds me of a young Bernie Taupin writing “Your Song”. Thanks for searching out the backstory too, and all the great pictures.

[@jukeboxdave6026]

Hi guys great reaction and thanks for all the information love and respect from the UK 👍👍👍👍👍🌟😀😀 amazing channel 👍

[@StelFiRu]

Love your reaction and message at the end, guys. Knowing the backstory before you watch the video makes it more poignant, and sad. Tears everytime I listen to this.

[@reneeterra9863]

If you want a brutally honest and scathing indictment of our shallow indoctrinated society, please listen to “Dominoes” (official lyric video) by Ren! ❤

[@CedricandBrian]

I don’t think we’ve heard of that one Renee, so we may have to check it out. Thank you for the recommendation and a huge thank you for watching our channel. - C -

[@analisasmith7927]

Good reaction - thank you. Now time for a happy Ren song? (Yes, he does those too!) I suggest Bongo Bong, or Wade in the Water, with his band The Big Push. Then, How to be Me. There's just so much!!! :)

[@thegingermenace8593]

I think this looks like where Ren used to perform with "Trick the Fox". It looks like the same venue.

[@jenjensage7242]

Such a beautiful tribute. Something we can ALL relate to…the loss of someone close to us. Absolutely love Ren. Thanks for the reaction. Have a wonderful day, week… ✌🏻🙏🏻❤️😊

[@pirada74]

❤

[@CedricandBrian]

Thank you for watching our channel. Much love. 🙏🏽❤️. - C -

[@Shiroar]

Musically the studio version sounds better, but there’s something beautiful about him performing this song live and only 8 months after the loss. It’s a bit of a mess as it sounds like he is rushing it in places, but who can blame him? I’m sure it’s tough to be able to get through this performance at all. Ren shows some real strength here.

[@Keeley-Rabbit-Hole]

Completely agree. It’s was a beautiful tribute and continues to be so. 🐇🕳️🖤

[@ECCENTRICERIC69]

Imagine how he felt when he sang it at Joe's funeral!

[@WelshAmethystGirl087]

My home is Pentraeth 10 mins f4om Menai Bridge, its the name of the bridge that connects our island to the mainland but also the name of the town underneath it

[@kurtz260]

Thanks Daniel, this is a new one for me too.....and its not the money that got them to do this song, its what got them to do this song NOW, lol.

[@JohnGatesIII]

What's interesting is, the Ren x Chinchilla song "How to be Me".....the LIVE version, everyone thinks it's filmed on top of a roof/building .....it's actually filmed on top of a bridge. I'm not sure if it's THE bridge, but it is A Bridge. "How to be Me" ends with this verse: "When he gave up the fight A quick decision late in the night That stayed with me for all of my life I miss you so" Which is a direct tie in with "Freckled Angels" and Joe Hughes.

[@donnakurtz9293]

Oh man. No idea. I thought it was on top of a building too. It fleetingly cross my mind because so many others have been in the basement type scenario up until that one but I really didn't take it much further than that. Man.

[@helsi85]

I've seen this floated about youtube a lot. How to be me is not filmed on Menai bridge (I live on Anglesey and you definitely couldnt film on there as there's cars driving across it all the time and it's a fairly narrow bridge).

[@mothermaclean]

Unfortunately Jo committed self death one day and its so hard for ren

[@DianaMeany]

Hello my guys.

[@kevins2961]

Ren was born in Wales and has lived most of his life in England. All the Big Push stuff is recorded in Brighton England where Ren now lives

[@SergioOlivieri89]

He's going to be 33 tomorrow

[@CedricandBrian]

Thank you for reminding us of that. Definitely a day worth celebrating. We appreciate you watching our channel, and taking the time to comment. - C -

[@MtnStew_]

Uncle Dan drops a dono for more ren.. ✌️✌️

[@CedricandBrian]

LOL!!! we were very appreciative of the shout out. Make it a great day my friend, and thanks for watching our channel. - C -

[@nidaladil4150]

Another song written about Joe is " how to be me" please please listen to it ❤❤❤ Thanks guys

[@CedricandBrian]

We will have to give that one to listen. Thank you for the recommendation, and a huge thank you for taking the time to watch our channel. - C -

[@kimzwolinski9919]

💔

[@1118alpet]

"How to be me" is written about a friend who committed "un-aliving". He & Chinchilla performed it live on the same place his friend did it.

[@CedricandBrian]

Thank you for the insight, and make sure you look for your comment on our next Ren reaction 😉👍🏾. - C -

[@scottbechtoldt4915]

Cedrick and Brian. What’s up guys. Hey Don’t know if you’ve done it yet but. He did another song it’s called “For Joe” y’all need to check this out… hits hard fair warning

[@dgl6641]

You need to react to dear god by ren!!! It’s a deep dive video that is a little older but it is right up this alley!!!

[@erickbmcwhorter4054]

You should both put 100.00 in a hat and the first one to cry

[@chattalove1012]

I forget where I had heard this, so take it with a grain of salt and forgive me if im incorrect, but i believe Ren was one of the people that he called from the bridge and Ren couldnt get to him in time. This is why it weighs on him so deeply.

[@brianito7779]

He was born in Wales, but is based in Brighton. I have very close friends in Wales, and Ren does not have a Welsh accent whatsoever, which leads me to believe that he was born in Wales and the family moved early in his life.

[@thothtahuti5509]

JUST a great skater?!

[@CedricandBrian]

Yes, I added that after I made the statement he may have been an incredible musician. Just a knee-jerk reaction as I don’t know Joe’s history. Thanks for watching our channel. - C -

[@erikduggins228]

comment

[@CedricandBrian]

👍🏾👍🏾😉. - C -

[@Barnaacle]

react to seb lowe The London Song

[@nikkel6793]

is it bad i feel like ed sheeran stole rens vibe on this song❤❤

[@TXTrojan]

Is that Joe playing the Bongo drum behind Ren in the "Power of Unity" kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZXQoJeGbL92qa8

[@kellyt5341]

I see you have only done a few Ren reactions and was wondering out of all his many songs why you choose this one? Then you mentioned thanks to someone for the pay, now I see why it came up. I'm new to this and didn't know money was exchanged, I thought only (you tube) paid you with subs, likes or something like that.

[@MrsDuke95]

@kellyt5341 ALOT of us that watch these reaction channels want to help support the channels through donations and such, that's what they're talking about.

[@NilZed1]

Reactors pick songs in many ways, some keep lists and note how often something is requested, some do that but give priority to requests from their Patreon members, some go and pick popular videos from the performers own channel. Probably most use a variety of ways. Some just notice everyone is responding to a video, (like hiRen)and jump on the bandwagon. Most reactors aren’t fully monetised due to copyright claims by artists or their labels, selling merch (like the hat this guy didn’t want) is a more reliable low level money maker.

[@donaldpaulson3920]

First thing I've heard of Ren that I like ....not necessarily lyric wise but sonically, I can't stand what I've heard so far, like probably 6 before this... just some of the worst music I've ever listened to, I can catch that has lyrics but I can't make it more than a minute usually. This is a good song all around tho.

[@philliphall9817]

You should check out his earlier songs in his You tube catalogue you will probably find more that you like. He has done a great Elvis Cover you might enjoy kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIaocqOMia1slaM

[@johnmcjunkin4613]

Somber!