Ren - Fred Again Mash Up Reaction

Singer-Songwriter reacts to Fred Again Mash Up by Ren
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Original video: • Ren - Fred Again Mash Up
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[@motaman8074]

Ren reminds me of Ren.

[@sammyd8860]

Fred Again is a UK EDM DJ/Producer. The mash up is of 5 EDM tracks : Jungle ; Delilah (Pull Me Out of This) ; leavemealone ; Clara (The Night is Dark) ; Angie (I've Been Lost). Ren saw Fred Again live in LA and broke down when he heard the "I've been lost" refrain being repeated over and over again. He said that it perfectly described his own life for the last 10 years

[@kathrynrogers4808]

Playlist of the Fred Again originals for anyone interested. Listening to these gives me even more appreciation for what Ren has done with them! kzbin.info/aero/PLyK6PA3ZIW6bK5g6Gt0poXd8PBSAi2Yop&si=Tk-JTG29n4ZlOlB7

[@IzzyIzenstain]

Thanks Sammy!

[@IzzyIzenstain]

Thanks Kathryn!

[@sanfordgfogg]

This song moves me. "Is it not for me?" you ask us? Are you an artist, singer-songwriter (whom I've never heard of outside of looking for reactions)? I'm not hatin', just asking. It's a reaction video, what do YOU think? Me? I'm an old assed veteran, never was into hip-hop. Yet, here is this guy (Ren) that spends most of his week with an IV in his arm getting treatment, working hard, and is inspired by Fred Again. (Apparently an EDM artist that I also never heard of.) Ren puts together this, and take nothing from it. Do you have an opinion on that as one artist looking upon another? The quest of watching reaction vids is to hear YOUR opinion? You looked pretty stone faced. Take away Ren's "journey/illness", take away simple lighting and one shot cinematography. I'm left with a singer with an amazing voice expressing, feeling, inviting us to join him on his personal homage to another 3rd artist, using that other artist's work to inspire and emote. And his performance is absolutely moving, the expression he gives combined with the blending of the mash up, there is plenty to say about Ren. There is vocal analysis, his guitar work, the camera work, the overall expression of the work, the under lying expression of the work. Perhaps even an insight in what drives Ren himself. I'm not saying you have to even like Ren, or his style. But, to me, there are those certain artists that one comes across that it doesn't matter what his art is, it can be recognized, and as it has been told to me of art, any reaction, makes it art of some worth. The reaction video is the time for you, @IzzyIzenstain, to give us your opinion, rather than to ask us ours. Yes, comments help drive algorithms. But maybe you can talk about why you liked his camera movement, or how it vaguely reminds you of someone. Did you feel it was just another song, wasn't your style, did or did not like the guitar playing, or maybe you'd prefer the story telling bard videos, and if the song isn't telling a story, why don't you think there is no story there? Was there something about the performance that turned your insights inward? Why? Many of us know the video you are reacting to, I have played it myself many times. So you can stop, pause, reflect, let us know what YOU think as many times as it comes to you. That is why I am subscribed, and came here to watch your reaction to Ren. It's your reaction that I was expecting to see. And in my opinion, I think you fell short on expressing much. Sorta a shrug and a meh. Don't like it? Why? Not your style? Understandable. At the end, you asked us what we think down below. Here I am, and here is what I thought. I'm hazard that I've given you more without a video, than you just gave your viewers. I gave you a thumbs up anyway, but I want your feelings and opinions.

[@supertuscans9512]

Pal, you need to take a chill pill. Personally I really like this performance but for this guy it doesn’t really rock his boat, which is also fine. For me, some of REN’s music is just sublime and some of it I’d rather pull my finger nails out than listen to again. It’s a matter of horses for courses!

[@sanfordgfogg]

@@supertuscans9512 First thing I said was "This song moves me". I've watched the original many times. But here, I'm watching a reaction. And I was kindly asked by the Izzy as in: "leave comments below," so I did. I even agreed with you that he didn't have to like it. I just asked Izzy to react. I gave him prompts to use to inspire commentary. And I'd even be interested in why it may not rock his boat. Sorry to have stirred you up, SuperTuscan. Hopefully you support the portions of Ren you enjoy, and yes, some of it is certainly heavy, and not really my style either, but I don't let it stop me from letting me appreciate what he can do. Thanks for the chuckle on the colloquialism. Used to be a horse trainer, so I know why that phrase exists first hand. Did you give Izzy a like?

[@user-oj5en7yt1l]

He pissed on them fireworks . What some from London would say

[@GarnetJ]

For me, this one hit me on a personal level. It’s incredible that he seamlessly wove 5 different Fred again EDM tracks and made it his own in a deeply emotional acoustic performance. The video treatment was exquisite. It was filmed by his buddy Josh in the apartment in Calgary Ren’s been living in while getting medical treatment for over a year. So the final part “I’ve been lost for a while, but I’m really trying” hit hard as he looked out at a skyline so far from home. You could see him shaking at the very end. I think many of us connect with Ren on an emotional level. He writes in a way that helps us channel our own journey through life’s struggles. But his other two recent releases (Back on 74 / Message in a Bottle and Nas’ Halftime retake) showcase the broad range of his talent.

[@IzzyIzenstain]

Thanks for sharing Elizabeth! It's a great thing about music, isn't it.. that we can see ourselves in certain songs and artists. And great songs seem to have infinite meaning. I was thinking recently that songs I was listening to as a teenager have completely different meaning to me now. Which is pretty cool.

[@francesdoll4039]

FRED AGAIN is currently Ren's favorite artist.He does combination voice/electronic edm dance music. Huge crowds. Ren went to 2 concerts in LA this past year and when the "ive been lost " song came on,the simple repetitive line just broke him down in the middle of the crowd. He says it perfectly described the last 10+ years of his life . I personally love this song. I saw the bts of this and Ren directed all of these camera angles and the "floaty" nature of the moves. Josh Stiles did the filming. This is Ren's bedroom in his apt in Calgary, Canada. I love the intimacy and raw emotion and the isolation we experience during grief. And there is great grief in illness . It serms poignant that at the end he stops playing and grabs his knee, which is shaking. He just recently ended up in bed again due to extremely low blood pressure. With even more than a year of treatment, he has only been able to add one food to his small list of things he can eat. But, YAY, bok choi! I can't think of who else he might sound like. Sounds very Ren to me. Thanks for doing this. Have a great day Izzy! I'll have to check your list, but have you done Seven Sins? Or Penitence? Penitence is old but one of the most poetic if his songs, i think, with Molly Mc cenna

[@IzzyIzenstain]

Thanks Frances! Haven't done those yet, but will try to get to them soon.

[@Shiroar]

I don’t know the original songs, but I am here for anything Ren does and this was beautiful. The artistry to take EDM tracks and make a mashup so emotional is incredible. Ren has music in his soul and pours so much soul into music and every performance 🖤🐰🕳️

[@debthecpn]

I absolutely love the performance, we know he can do just about anything but the emotion he converts in this, especially “I’ve been lost “ is absolutely heartbreaking and I know resonates with so many people.

[@IzzyIzenstain]

Thanks for sharing Deb!

[@rudyb.]

Ren & his guitar is all I need.

[@VideosbyLisaLisa]

Loved it before I heard the originals, and then that added to it. I admire people who can transform one artwork into another while maintaining a bit of truth and not feeling too derivative. Never would have guessed these were EDM tracks/lyrics.

[@jaymccuin4665]

I friggin loved it. Not being familiar with Fred Again, I went a bit into that rabbit hole, only to discover, what impressive mush Fred produces. EDM, but I love dance tracks. The way Fred puts together a dance track, is by taking some words from friends, maybe from a phone call, or some abstract thing that happens in his life, and turning into a very emotional EDM track, its art as well. Ren could totally relate to the 5 Fred Again songs, and weaved them into a little piece of magic. Damn Ren, I love your gift of music.

[@IzzyIzenstain]

Thanks for sharing that, Jay! Nice one!

[@sammyd8860]

The lighting/camera work was superb - filmed in Calgary, Canada where he is still undergoing medical treatment

[@kathrynrogers4808]

Shout out to Josh Stiles for the camera work! (And probably lighting too!😉)

[@Irmelinis]

I find this one to be amazing! The way he chose the parts out of 5 (!) different songs and put them together so nicely, and built up the pace during the song, it's so tasteful and beautiful. Many, many reactors I've seen get emotional during the last part when they hear and sense Ren's emotions pouring out. He's so good at that. Beautiful video as well. 🤩

[@IzzyIzenstain]

Thanks for sharing!

[@TobiiRheaStarr]

Heyy my friend how are you?! I am obsessed with this song, well with all 3 of his recent drops. Back on 74/ message in a bottle retake and halftime Nas retake are insane! This one had me bawling all night at work the night it came out as I kept watching reactions to it. I suppose because I have chronic illnesses/ mental health it really resonates with me so if you don’t, maybe you just don’t feel it. Thats okay, we don’t all like everything. Anyway here’s the songs and lyrics so you can check out the originals which just happen to be EDM tracks by Fred Again. How he has managed to turn 5 EDM tracks into an acoustic song I don’t know. Man just is a genius 🖤 .Ren Fred again mashup lyrics and song titles [Jungle] Sailin' in the chopper road killin' like we vultures I became a queen when I rode with them brothers Turned to, turned to, turned to lion I eat nightmares for supper Brraap Brraap on command I'll sick em' on another 'Cause there ain't no love in the jungle Ain't no, no, no, no Ain't no, no, ohh Ain't no love in the jungle Ain't no, no, no, no [Delilah (pull me out of this)] Pull me out of this [leavemealone] Everybody on a little mission mission Money makes a go go missin' missin' I get anyone in an instant instant Everybody everybody everybody leave me alone Her boobies gettin' lifted lifted She wanna get lit lit lit lit Fuckin' and battlin' and battlin' and battlin' Everybody everybody everybody everybody Everybody everybody everybody Leave me alone alone alone Leave me alone alone alone Leave me alone alone alone Leave me alone [Clara (the night is dark)] Courage my soul It won't be very long Though the night is dark It keeps me holding on God bless my soul It won't be very long And though the night is dark It keeps me holding on [Angie (i've been lost)] I've been lost, I've been lost I've been lost, I've been lost for awhile But I'm really tryin' I've been lost, I've been lost I've been lost, I've been lost for awhile But I'm really tryin' I've been lost, I've been lost I've been lost, I've been lost for awhile But I'm really tryin' I've been lost I've been lost I've been lost But I'm really tryin'

[@IzzyIzenstain]

Hey Tobi! I'm doing alright thanks. How are you keeping? Thanks for sharing the lyrics. It is cool that he's put this together from some dance tracks. I thought it was nice, just didn't blow me away, y'know. Glad you're loving it though. Take care mate!

[@TobiiRheaStarr]

@@IzzyIzenstain yeah I’m all good thanks mate! Yeah the things he manages to do with tracks is insane 🖤

[@kellyt5341]

This was certainly earth shattering for Ren, he poured his heart out on this mashup. But then again his big fans know him very well from all the many bts footage videos we get to see. Plus the behind closed doors footage and watching his music since he was a teen till present day is a lot of footage, 100's of videos, you get to know an artist that is wide open for all to see. Just a quick glimpse of only a couple of his songs I can see why you didn't care much for it because you don't know him. Most reactors check out so many artists it is hard to know any one artist. Some of the reaction channels started with Ren and have done many of his videos so they get him more than others. Thanks for the honest reaction anyways.

[@IzzyIzenstain]

Thanks Kelly! Those are some fair points, my relationship to Ren is different to you guys. Thanks for being here for my journey through his work.

[@kellyt5341]

@@IzzyIzenstain 💯... will do.

[@noorieiversen]

It's definitely mind-blowing to me. I have played it back 100's of times. So infectious. ❤️ Ren is a masterpiece!!

[@IzzyIzenstain]

Thanks for sharing, Noorie!

[@mauraleib]

This was quite different but very artistic and I loved the emotion he poured into it, especially singing I’ve been lost while looking out at Calgary where he’s been exiled for a year to receive experimental medical treatments.❤

[@IzzyIzenstain]

Thanks for sharing Maura!

[@jeanhiebert3425]

I knew i wasnt going to get much from you when i saw the legnth of your video. I was surprised because i think this is a gut punch of a song. Musically, The Big Push seems to appeal to you more. I tried to think who the vocals reminded me of but could only agree with a previous comment that Ren reminds me of Ren. It's okay if this song left you feeling a bit flat -- at least you're honest. I dislike the reactions that gush over him like they're afraid to criticize anything for fear we Renegades will abandon them. That's not who we are. TBH, it took me a fair few listens and some backstory to really get it.

[@IzzyIzenstain]

Thanks Jean! Appreciate the comment!

[@abbymathews5088]

On Ren’s Patreon account there a BTS video on this one. Josh is filming, but Ren basically planned out every shot. It amazes me how Ren literally has his hands on everything. He truly is a genius with the superpower of ADHD. You spoke of a voice he reminded you of. When he did his “no’s” it reminded me a bit of Sting in the early days. When he was still with THE POLICE. Hope all is well. 😉❤️✌️

[@IzzyIzenstain]

Hi Abby! Early Sting! I think that was it! Nice one! All good here, hope you're well too.

[@Peacetrain66]

Don’t get too excited 😂😂😂😂

[@sammyd8860]

Indifference in a hat ...

[@Peacetrain66]

@@sammyd8860Yep. There are enough great reactors out there, think I am done here😊

[@barbarahatcher5942]

Hard to understand how this didn't tear your heart out, but I appreciate you supporting Ren.

[@IzzyIzenstain]

Thanks Barbara!

[@DogDocKat]

Ren did such a phenomenal job of transforming Fred Again's awesome EDM beats into this acoustic masterpiece 💜💜

[@IzzyIzenstain]

It's a cool thing to do. Gonna check out the originals. Thanks Kat!

[@annatraustadottir4387]

Five song mashup and the funny thing is, that the originals from Fred again are EDM songs so very different and I like what Ren does here. He is as usual all in and this is very emotional. I do though like, even better, his new mashup/retake on Back on 74/ Message in a bottle (with his own rap part added in-between). It is much more relaxed and happier retake and his enjoyment comes through. Back on 74 is a very recent song by Jungle although you might think different hearing this retake and I like especially how each song blends into the next. The riff from the Police song is introduced early in Back on 74 and the rap part uses elements of the first song in the beginning and the end. And in the Police song you hear the backup singers respond to Ren (singing Sending out an S.O.S) with the same phrase as Ren did to them earlier in Back on 74, that is Let it go.

[@IzzyIzenstain]

Gonna check that one out soon, Anna! Thanks for filling me in!

[@piwaka50]

Heart of stone there dude... Btw this was filmed by Josh Stile's in Ren's apartment in Calgary Canada where Ren is receiving treatment. In the BTS it is just Josh and Ren working out the camera angles and lighting.

[@IzzyIzenstain]

Thanks!

[@mcguigance]

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[@SandraP3796]

This song is beautiful and sad. I love it ❤

[@IzzyIzenstain]

Thanks for sharing Sandra!

[@robmarar]

I can't believe how far behind you are in Ren's new releases mate😜. I truly believe that one of Ren's most recent releases, a mash-up/retake of "Back On 74" by the UK electronic funk/soul band Jungle & "Message In A Bottle " by the Police would be much more to your liking. Cheers mate🍻

[@IzzyIzenstain]

Hi Rob, gonna check that one out soon, I think. Nice one.

[@bonnievonbraun6276]

The thing about Ren is that he keeps challenging us to hear things in new ways. Maybe that's why he likes Fred Again. Like it or not, this mash-up will play on in the background of your mind. (I have been told that Prince's "Raspberry Beret" will get rid of an earworm. Even "Yellow Submarine". Damn it. "Rasberry Beret, the kind you find in a secondhand store . . .")

[@IzzyIzenstain]

Haha! Thanks bonnie! Now I'll have Raspberry Beret in my head all day! :D

[@louannlang7471]

this is in Calgary. This is in my top 5 favorites of Ren's mash-up/retakes.

[@IzzyIzenstain]

What would be the other ones, LouAnn?

[@louannlang7471]

@@IzzyIzenstain Halftime Nas retake ( Big Push) I shot the sheriff/road to Zion/ Hip Hop...(Big push) War pigs/ Paranoid...Ren and Sam Tompkins Man's World 😎 Back on 74/ Message in a Bottle... that's top 6 I guess 😂 hard to take one away lol

[@beverlywest7627]

I think this take on 5 different EDM "Fred Again" tracks is freakin amazing! I am 68 years old, and I found Ren's music touches my heart in ways not felt in today's music for years! Ren does so many different styles, some you may not like, but there is no way to deny his talent. I personally never liked rap at all, I am of a generation not used to it, but I even like some of ren's rap songs, because he always has lyrics that are unmatched in other rap songs, maybe why I could never connect to that style. He is a brilliant lyricist, plays multiple instruments, vocals amazing, he is the whole package IMO, a talent of this generation, plus a damn amazing human being. He has a short video on reaching one million subscribers, watch that, you'll see his heart, heart and talent, you cannot ask for more.

[@IzzyIzenstain]

Thanks for sharing that, Beverly!

[@mrsainsburys1]

Thank you, it’s like a reflection song to me, not my fave but love the sound, passion and feeling, many blessings 🙏🐊❤️🦉👍

[@GeriStorm]

Love how you give an honest reaction, you don’t know Fred again and so that doesn’t help I didn’t so took me a while to get this one! You will love his next one back on 74 old one by Jungle and then another rap one! 👏

[@IzzyIzenstain]

Thanks Geri! Gonna check the 74 one out soon. It's with Message in a bottle, right?

[@LoutTsu]

Hang in there Izzy! Love your transparency! I always love Ren's vocals and guitar. I like this one because it feels different from other Ren songs and I appreciate his variety and unpredictability. It's fun to watch him take assorted EDM tracks and made an emotive acoustic song. The last half is just super emotional and is just going to hit with renegades who are on the ride with him. We're attached to him as a person as well as an artist. The video is beautiful. He brought Fred Again into my awareness and I'm now enjoying his music too. This one is not in the top of my playlist, but damn, it's a crowded playlist!

[@IzzyIzenstain]

Thanks Lou! Appreciate you! Nice one.

[@marianneszijj3362]

Ren about to RIP those tears out of your face again! 😅 I love this mash-up more every time I listen to it. I had never heard of Fred Again either but if Ren likes him, then I am in! 😊 It has been interesting to check out the more obscure music that inspires Ren and then listen to his RENdition (as the Strawhat Dynasty twins coined it). 😊 💔❤️‍🩹❤️

[@IzzyIzenstain]

Thanks for sharing Mari!

[@Barzo7]

I like what Ren has done here, taken 5 EDM songs by Fred Agian and made a very nice acoustic song with a touch of emotion. Thanks ....... Izzy have you ever considered doing a cover of UB40's - One In Ten ? ...... It is one of my favourite songs, Thanks again

[@IzzyIzenstain]

Hi Barzo! I love that song as well! I hadn't considered it, but I am considering it now. First request I've had for a cover, so thanks! I'll have a play around with it and see what I can come up with. Nice one!

[@belindamelville2270]

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[@harmonwalker3876]

Thank you for your time I just watched you to the end and you said what do we think about this. This is okay. But why you're one of only like three reactions I sub to, it's because your reaction to the Jenny and screech. You didn't like it and that was fair and I'd love that. Good job. I don't know where you're from but when I was in the military in England. My boys were born in headington out of Oxfordshire

[@IzzyIzenstain]

Thanks Harmon! Apprentice the comment. I'm from Birmingham. Not a million miles away from Oxford.

[@morecrayonsplzmcw4836]

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[@CreativePhotoWS]

Yup just a good, serviceable tune, not sold on some of the lyrics suiting the vibe but good background music and always good to hear him playing and singing. As mentioned by others there's a couple of newer tracks both interesting in their own way but I must admit to looking forward to hearing fully fledged music and vocal Ren tracks as a preference.

[@francesdoll4039]

These are not at all his lyrics, but since he chose these songs,I assume he relates.

[@CreativePhotoWS]

@@francesdoll4039 oh I know they are not his lyrics. I just find “boobies getting lifted” a bit jarring with “I got lost.” But that’s ok. I’m happy for him to put out anything and as with all music some will have a higher connection/enjoyment.

[@beverlywest7627]

Check out the original Fred Again tracks, see how he put this together, so good.@@CreativePhotoWS

[@TobiiRheaStarr]

@@CreativePhotoWSthe “boobies getting lifted” line he actually made a mistake with, it’s supposed to be “Touchin' on your booby, get 'em lifted, lifted”

[@LoutTsu]

@@TobiiRheaStarr Thank you! I have been wondering where the mistake was ever since he mentioned it!

[@Caseyd1966]

Well, i appreciate that you listened to this, but you didnt have much of a reaction, or much to say.

[@IzzyIzenstain]

Thanks Cassandra!

[@pirada74]

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