Ren - Hi Ren - First Time Reaction

[@RenMakesMusic]

Appreciate the reaction brother!! Means alot you checking out and reacting to my music! Big love, To answer your question, Genre: bardcore 🤣

[@quinto34]

Bardcore 😆

[@meaningfullyvacant]

Thanks for checking out my video! That’s crazy and awesome! I will definitely be checking out more of your stuff, new Bardcore fan here! Best of Luck!

[@bookerwills8649]

Love you ren!!!

[@christygill1632]

Yeah, bardcore - perfect description! I love it and that will soon catch fire and spread throughout KZbin! New bardcore fan here! Love you Ren! Thoughts, prayers, positive energy and thoughts sent your way!

[@papadonhomerepairs9700]

I’ve been calling it minstrel but after looking up bardcord, I stand corrected. Love your work. It amazes me that adversity in life can turn a person into such a beautiful thing. The epitome of a lump of coal to a diamond.

[@kiarasp8190]

Loved your reaction! Subscribed :) I would love to see your reaction to his trilogy: "The Tale of Jenny and Screech (FULL)" so the three videos are in the right order. Ren is so talented, he can play so many genres and has a beautiful voice. He's an amazing singer songwriter. If not for singing you can listen to his live version of Chalk Outlines with Chinchilla, which is also amazing. For rap you can try his latest song, Sick Boi. Looking forward to more Ren reactions!

[@meaningfullyvacant]

Thanks for subbing! I will check more of your recommendations out!! Really appreciate it!

[@JennyAnton]

Welcome to the Ren rabbit hole. You have an exciting journey ahead. Ren has a beautiful singing voice - check out Chalk Outlines - and is also a brilliant musician. I have been watching Ren busking in Brighton (UK) for seven years and it is fantastic to see his talent finally being recognised.

[@azmod3ous192]

I love that you call it the Ren rabbit hole because I was just talking to my girlfriend about how I've literally spent about 8 hours total just watching the reactions to "Hi Ren" and she made a joke about how I fell into a rabbit hole lol.

[@PeteFindsObscureStuff]

Ren has Lyme disease that was misdiagnosed for years. He is currently in Canada undergoing specialist treatment for up to 6 months Welcome to the rabbit hole that is Ren. Check out The Tale of Jenny and Screech, (full). It's a trilogy that has to be watched in order. Sick Boi is his latest.

[@christygill1632]

Masterful storyteller is Ren! True artist is Ren! Extremely diverse and talented is Ren! He encompasses it all - raps, sings, bard like stories, you want, he has it. Rapping - The Hunger and What you Want are two of my favs. Singing - Chalk Outlines, How to Be Me & Various live street performances. Another expertly done and masterfully told story - The Tale of Jenny & Screech (Full Version). Money Game and Money Game 2, Genesis, on and on. Just dive in, sit back and enjoy the show, lol.

[@rbruceBruce]

Great reaction. He's a street performer in the UK he has a fantastic catalog. Probably The tale of Jenny and Screech full version. All 3 must be played back to back for the total effect. New sub. Enjoy

[@nathanwatkins8637]

Ren is seriously incredible. A true genuine, creative artist and independent. Absolutely inspirational! You should really research his story. Absolutely powerful. Much love.

[@grimmliberty7447]

"wait? what? Odd..." .... nine minutes later .... "Wait? What? Where'd My Time Go?" ... Great Reaction. I could see exactly when you fell in.

[@davidudel694]

Welcome to the tragic story of what I call the Ren Gouh rabbit hole. As we speak he is once again in the hospital in Canada. Listen to his trilogy, Jenny's tale, Screeches Tale and Violets Tale (IN THAT ORDER) or the songs Chaulk Outlines, Sick Boi, Money Game. Hell, listen to any Ren and you will be better for doing so. .

[@meaningfullyvacant]

Oh wow! Thanks for the info I really appreciate it!

[@fangirl6115]

It's Ren Gill

[@bookerwills8649]

His songs are all over the place, he can do any genre, literally any genre. He is a genius and I love how ren classified this song as bardcore

[@tashalee1503]

I love his songs Diazepam, The Tale of Jenny and Screech, Sick Boi and Chalk Outlines. There are definitely more but I'm still pretty new to Ren myself. I enjoyed your reaction and will be patiently waiting for more. Keep being awesome ❤️

[@meaningfullyvacant]

Thank for watching with me! I am excited for more!!

[@charlescooper8042]

Check out how to be me, humble, heretic, insomnia, blind eyed (live version), there's so many more simply amazing 🤘

[@DanielStaff_]

Good video man, Another one I recommend is Ren X Chinchilla - Chalk Outlines (live)

[@meaningfullyvacant]

I'll check it out! Thanks!!

[@kimzwolinski9919]

Great reaction 😊 this song was my introduction to Ren just less than a week ago. I had to watch several times to grasp everything he was saying. I have listened to a lot of his original music and covers. The second song I listened to was Sick Boi. I have listened to countless reactions and I see a lot of people in the comments that I saw on the first reaction I watched following along like I have kind of cheering him on but I also see many new people in every new reaction I see. It’s been so cool to see the effect this has had on so many people 😊

[@jw1289]

REN is a kaleidoscope of talents. Look into his channel and his back-catalogue. Sick Boi (his new one) was released a few days ago) is e great also but in a different way. Hi Ren was recorded in one take. The Trilogy of Jenny’s Tale Screeches Tale and Violets tale are also incredible.

[@redfox_outdoors]

ok so Ren has an autoimmunity sickness called limes disease and it is extremely painful. it something you can live with but it can also kill. he is super talented and can sing, rap, play guitar etc etc. there is a series of songs he has that follows this, jenny and sams song, and one other deals with mental health issues, physical and enotional trauma look into watching those other 2 as well.

[@annaspurlock439]

Yes. Yes. He has stuff across a range of genres. Check out more! Chalk outlines Ren X chinchilla (live), sick boi, hunger, genesis, blind eyed.

[@poolhallshark]

Thanks for an absolutely GREAT reaction, Josh! I really loved it. Dominik introduced me to the artist a while back, and REN is just very special. This is a masterpiece, no less. Love from Norway ♥♥♥♥♥

[@Hundhammer]

Hei PHS, thanks for shouting me out, but that's not necessary, if not by my hint you'd most probably discovered him sooner or later, just by chance and instinct as I did, I'm expecting great things, if I got it right he pre recorded his entire album back in the UK and now will release a new one every month for that half a year while in Canada for treatment...

[@anthonysvfx8424]

For more jaw-dropping awe, check Ren's trilogy of tales: Jenny, Screech, and Violet right here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioqkn6SHYpJ-jpI

[@warsux]

Really enjoyed this reaction, Ren nails it, try Jenny's tale, Screech's take and Violets tale in that order there is a 13 min video with all 3

[@Spunky62]

Enjoy the RABBIT HOLE you just FELL in! 😏😁🤷‍♀️🔥🎶💯😎 BRILLIANT ARTIST and CRAZY GOOD BUSKING! 😲🤯🤯❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@karenmccabe2167]

He's a one in a million talent, totally unique. As others have mentioned, the trilogy is fantastic, but he has so much other content. The busking videos with his band (The Big Push) are amazing.

[@Ludvig__GT]

Ren X Chinchilla - Chalk Outlines (live) - is simply outstanding, and well worth checking out.

[@kcooper7412]

Check out Chalk Outlines by Ren X Chinchilla. A very different song, but you hear more of his singing voice in it. Great song, great voice. Chinchilla's voice harmonizes well with his . There are two videos of this song. I prefer the Live one

[@charlescooper8042]

Subbed hoping you go down the wormhole chalk outlines, how to be me, love the music 1 2 and 3, humble, heretic, dominoes just to name a few are fucking amazing!

[@DavidSmith-cc5hk]

I highly recommend Chalk Outlines (live) by Ren x Chinchilla. But all his work is stunning.

[@collinking4310]

Liked and subscribed check out Ren Sick Boi. It's more of a rap style and beat

[@Pjasonmullins]

My Nf brother!Again, I seen that Matt Murdoch, Bruce Wayne in your face the whole video which I loved, because.... dido!! And how cool looking at all your comments man that’s awesome! He’s still just a month old to me as well buddy but I subscribed to him and gone completely down the rabbit hole and he’s just unlike any other artist I’ve followed and I’ve loved it all and hope you do as well sir. Love the live aspect and one take videos he has especially the trilogy in order Jenny’s tale, screeches tale, and violets tale, some of the best storytelling I’ve ever experienced!!

[@trinakajamison2834]

I thoroughly enjoyed your reaction. The way you intently watched the video with no breaks. You didn't try to guess what the song was about; you allowed yourself to let Ren take you on a journey. I thought I saw your eyes grow moist, but it may have been a trick of the light. I hope you listen to more of Ren's catalog, he's really creative; bardcore isn't his only genre. Anyway, thanks for the thoughtful reaction. I also enjoyed your voice, very calming. Subscribed.

[@kathleenswift7979]

Watch him in the band The Big Push, can sing anything😊

[@CateB66]

Check out the Jenny and Screech, followed by Violet.

[@DonnaPoynton.]

You are very handsome,Ren is Amazing so Thanks x

[@adrianmcdonald84]

For contrast try 'chalk outlines'. Great song!

[@mrsmith6763]

We all feel the same. Welcome to the Ren rabbit hole....go explore

[@cilyoda]

Andre Segovia meets Shane McGowan.

[@dariendudley941]

This is ART AT ITS VERY BESTT REN KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK HOPEYOU FEEL BETTER BROTHER

[@giap.986]

Need to listen to chalk Outlines by REN.

[@CateB66]

His creative narrative that’s now transferred to his lyrics was borne from his youth, during periods of psychosis and hallucinations, before his proper Lyme diagnosis. His genre is a mixture of rap, some beatbox, hints of reggae, and his incredible imagination that delivers poetic masterpieces It’s cool to see a non Brits reaction.

[@Microplancakes]

The tale of violet, then the tales of Jenny Nd Screech

[@cfwalte]

I dig the way you reviewed this song. Ren's video is stunning and you viewed it the way I viewed it... STUNNED! I love that you soaked it all in before commenting. I'll be watching more of your upcoming videos. Great job.

[@jessewaye4028]

You look very artistic, have you looked into any of Adan Jones's work? He was a visual effects creator before joining the experience of "Tool"

[@meaningfullyvacant]

I have not, but I will have to check him out!

[@jessewaye4028]

Peace friend! 💪✌️🤘🇨🇦

[@dianejones8225]

I’m here for more. He is amazing

[@averageaimer8533]

I really love how the Devil/Fear/Doubt/ Chaos side has its own two chord phrase behind it where as Ren’s answers are a four chord phrase. There’s a moment just before the Devil possesses Ren for his monologue, in which the two phrases get jumbled up and Ren looks down confused at his guitar. That is deep, deep genius.

[@KatSnow11]

I don’t know a lot about playing guitar, but maybe I can hear the things you’ve mentioned. Amazing!!

[@PoliticallyPink]

just looked up the definition of bardcore: not Ren. Either they've got it wrong, or Ren needs reclassification. bardcore: a micogenre that consists of medieval-style remakes of popular songs, popularized in 2020.

[@savannahwilkes6394]

Odd comment, but I have to ask you if you ever taught MMA or worked at Kali's Love Stuff? If not, your doppelganger does. 🧑‍🤝‍🧑

[@claudiarovers9787]

Just found your channel. I am a RENagade and your first reaction ❤. I saw someone else say it as well, love the timbre of your voice and knowing that you are coming from yet another background (music wise) I subscribed. Another watcher added 💜💜 Let's follow the rabbit!

[@GregDaniel78]

It's hard to call any of Ren's music conventional. It fits neater into its intended genres, definitely. But it is always uncompromising and lacking the manicured, overly polished layers which disguise a lesser talent with record label backing. Some awesome Ren tracks: Dominos Losing It (Fisher Rap retake) Money Game 1 & 2 Sick Boi The Hunger And Genesis

[@woodywoodman2319]

Ren is litteraly in his Own Lane! There's No One like him! He also litteraly does it all!!! I Hope you looked into his catalog!! The Jenny and Screech trilogy is OFF the charts guitar and storytelling!!! Make sure ya watch the Full version!

[@nicheghosty3240]

Here to recommend his “new” song “Sick Boi” ! Absolutely enjoy your reactions man, if you want to check out more the tale of Jenny & Screech (A trilogy of three songs, Jenny’s tale, Screech’s tale, and Violet’s tale) and Money Game 1 & 2 are some of my other favorites.

[@TheTamis]

you are amongst the very view people who listen to the whole song, instead of pausing every 20 seconds just to babble narcisstic bullshit. only because of this you earned my subscription. well done.

[@azmod3ous192]

This is the first video of yours I've seen and I've watched quite a few others react to Hi Ren. I appreciate how out of the 20 something reactors I've watched you were the only one to let it play all the way through before giving your thoughts on it. I first heard this song a month ago when it came out and it connected deeply to me. He's so amazing! Great reaction on your part too I could tell you were in it from the beginning. Take care and can't wait to catch some of your future content!

[@jasonoverman9679]

As others have said he does a lot of different stuff most of which is live. Chalk Outlines with Chinchilla highlights his singing abilities and is done live The Tale of Jenny&Screetch (Full) highlights his storytelling and is done live. His newest song Sick Boi highlights his raping ability and is kind of a continuation of HI Ren.

[@JohnPaul-hm2ys]

I loved high intensely you watched this and absorbed this awesomely presented video. Ren says its genre is barcore, which is a great description I have also found a few reactors that refer to this and similar styles are Punk Rap - which I also like. Thanks for giving me another great reaction to mentally add to my obsessive viewing of this by a variety of reactors. I keep watching and sharing with others, as I see this young man as one of the greatest lyricist and presenters I have seen in my 60 years.

[@aimeekeel]

Such an epic piece of art. I dare any human who’s alive to watch this whole thing and feel nothing. Impossible…

[@1361JACK]

Watch Sam and Ren doing earned it/ man’s world/ falling it’s awesome

[@christopherhowe9444]

Please watch the tales if jenny screech and violet it will blow your mind by ren

[@tinaportillo2206]

Found Ren a couple years ago with a street band called Big Push, been down the rabbit hole since

[@pauldurrant8907]

Welcome to Ren! You should check out his band the big push i shot the sheriff and wade in the water! Tale of jenny and screech full version is good too

[@ManuelaFuths]

He ist an Immortal superstar. His mindset is ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@tmobas8395]

Ren sings Ren raps Ren does it all. See you down the rabbit hole 😁

[@becbrown212]

The word you were looking for? Cathartic.

[@wodewick11111111]

Other than the 3 tales watch his stuff in any order, it's all brilliant.

[@TobiiRheaStarr]

And so begins the rabbit hole. He’s incredible isn’t he! 🖤

[@bethellen1962]

Uh, Performance Art! 😊🙏😊

[@DarwinsChihuahua]

Great reaction! I really like your approach. I love this song.

[@andreabridges1303]

😮

[@DeaconBastyonDuncan]

I'd describe it as mind blowing in all aspects.

[@samsunguser3438]

I call it a masterpiece!!! Also, great reaction!

[@leslietishmack5297]

This is a message Welcome to the RENaissance

[@papadonhomerepairs9700]

I would call this a minstrel performance

[@mldkenny]

Perfect reaction to the wonder of Ren.

[@Hundhammer]

Hi Josh, as mainly a listener to great female vocalists like Angelina, Haley, Diana and some more I stumbled across Hi Ren four weeks ago, only a few days after it came out and initiated, among others, the first music reactions to this (I had first encountered the original video, it had been repeatedly proposed to me by KZbin, and the thumbnail and title had me click it) - I was blown away, never had heard such a thing before and it was damn solid in every respect, so I started checking out more, and more and more, the guy is an amazing genius... I have been thinking about why not only me but actually quite a few Angelina fans I know are mesmerized by Ren. They are so very different, yet they have some things in common... both are top tier artists in their respective domains, which for Angelina are soulful female (jazzy) vocals and song arrangement and interpretation, basic instrumental skills but enough to accompany herself, beginnings of songwriting are very promising... Ren is a great lyricist and rapper, a great singer and guitar player (watch his Bob Marley cover!) and a profound songwriter. What they both share is an outstanding ability to tell a story and convey emotions, different stories and emotions though, but on the same level of artistry and universality... I love both Angelina and Ren because both are putting out REAL ART... artistic reality... I'd be back for more of both, with Ren some must do's are the new Sick Boi, but also the trilogy The Tales of Jenny, Screetch and Violet (in that order, best all at once, there's a link to a video combining all three tales on his channel, go and sub...) and Money Game parts i & ii, also Chalk Outlines w/ Chinchilla... but also things he did with his band The Big Push or his bro Sam... Enjoy, deep rabbit hole, great art! Peace and love from Bavaria 💗- I spare his health issues for later, if they are even important for you, or you find out by going, listening to more songs and reading comments, Ren often shows up in the comments of reaction videos, also he gives some info in his descriptions... Right now he went from the UK to Canada for medical treatment, but it seems also CAN has internet... - You have a great day and enjoy it!

[@meaningfullyvacant]

Wow! Thank you so much for the comment and wonderful information! I can’t wait to check out more! I love rabbit holes with wonderful things at the bottom!

[@dannymartin208]

It’s rabbits all the way down

[@Pjasonmullins]

Josh... this is the fabulous man that gave me the Ren recommendation, very wise! We both need to listen to him 😂 but you can still listen to me on movie recommendations😂😂

[@Hundhammer]

@@Pjasonmullins you're too kind Sire!

[@KatSnow11]

I like your calming voice and sincerity, so I just subscribed! Seems like everything Ren has done or been a part of is truly next level. I really love ‘The Hunger’ - he raps, but just like everything else he does, it’s not just rapping. He is unbelievably talented and seems to have an endless flow of creativity! I’ve seen some clips of him playing piano and whoa - it’s stunning. On top of all that, the guy does his best to personally respond to all the people who react to his songs! What??? In just two weeks, Ren has really impacted my life in the best way. What a gift he is!! You should check out his work with Sam Tompkins and also The Big Push. All of those guys are really talented!

[@IscariotsPrayer]

I’ve watched maybe 30 reactions from HI REN. Yours was the first (and only so far) one that played it through in one take without pausing every 30 seconds. It was refreshing to watch the progression of facial expressions as the video continued on. Ren is a captivating artist and his videos were made in one takes. That’s the reason why they are best when viewing in one take as well. Thanks for sharing your reaction with us!

[@alterhec]

bardcore

[@saltydroog854]

folk rap