Ren/Hi Ren Reaction....One of a kind artist!

[@Codex7777]

If you rewind a little, after pausing, you won't miss anything. :) Your first pause was right in the middle of one of the most dramatic moments/transitions in the entire song, unfortunately. Hopefully your other pauses won't be quite so unfortunate. A rewind after each pause will easily resolve the issue. Believe me, with Ren, you don't want to miss anything! :)

[@Codex7777]

Having watched the entire reaction now, although I enjoyed it, it was frustrating seeing you miss so many great lyrics, transitions and other moments. As I said, I still loved your reaction but rewinding, after pausing will mean you not missing out, in future. :)

[@sanoraray]

Came hopping over from the Rabbithole. Loved the reaction. Your insights were profound. One thing I will tell you about the RENagades is that they are the most loving tribe of Misfit Toys you will ever meet. You will find that Ren is a living, breathing Choose your own adventure book. My theory is that Ren has walked the halls of hell so many times that he knows where all the exits are and on one of those trips he stumbled on to the lock that unlocks the soul of every human on earth and he put it in his pocket for safe keeping until the day he sat down and wrote this song. Welcome to the RENegades..❤

[@SilverSounds-u4u]

I like that , I honestly struggled when to pause I couldn’t predict when he was going to give me an opportunity haha. Great stuff though

[@timbrown6715]

@@SilverSounds-u4ujust be u is the best advice I could give. Most of his songs are so fast paced and deep in meaning you’ll never be able to figure out when is a good to pause. If you’re giving honest first time reactions Renegades will follow you. Enjoy the ride bro!!

[@JoRiceRenegade4Eva]

Ooo! I love that synopsis! “He knows where the exits are” 🙏🥹🥰

[@dottiemurray6013]

Love your theory 💕

[@mariajoseurizar5093]

Misfits Toys ❤ I loved that!!!

[@Codex7777]

The song makes clear and Ren himself has said, that this piece isn't specifically about either chronic illness or mental illness. It's about the human condition generally. Those things feature, alongside the creative process, which is featured even more heavily, because they have been the dominant forces in his life and he's telling it through the lens of his experience but this applies to all human beings. We all have hopes and doubts, positive and negative thoughts. It's also about accepting that darkness is an integral part of existence, of life itself and that once you accept this simple, if unpalatable truth, lif becomes that little bit easier. It's part of existence, part of life, part of us. It's a frustrating waste of time and energy, trying to banish it absolutely and trying to do so can leave you feeling worse. It's also pointing out that unexpected and surprisingly positive things can come from travelling through the dark. Something Ren understands well, having suffered horrifically and still having to endure constant, 24hr pain. Yet that pain has been alchemised into beauty, humour and profundity. :)

[@Gamerone64]

You've seen his Poe side. Now check out his Shakespearean tragedy side. The Jenny and Screech trilogy is a must. Watch and react to all 3 at the same time to fully engage the story.

[@lorihutcheon5363]

If you think you’re different TRUST ME you just found the right place❣️ Enjoyed your intelligent analysis~ KEEP GOING…

[@LenaKerboschSkansenskolan]

The light in your eyes when you come to the part of hope ❤

[@danielmeola3651]

Renegades here to give a "big push" to your channel, you'll eventually get this message. Suscribed for more.

[@yesherabsal6221]

Great reaction! I love the Edar Alan Allen Poe comparison. You would love his song Heretic. Truly a profound masterpiece

[@danielbeard7045]

6min in and I already LOVE this reaction! 😍 haha the E.A.P reference to hope is already foreshadowing! And i love when reactors are unsure yet if he's really in a wheelchair or not... can't wait for the reveal! 😏

[@PoliticallyPink]

P.S. Ren definitely reads.

[@Mark-m5l7h]

This is a crazy great rabbit hole to step into this man is the best story teller of our lifetime pay attention he is in a new level

[@KittyInTheGarden]

You're very perceptive! I've subscribed to follow your Ren journey. 4:17 and vice versa. Ren has Lyme disease, which was un/misdiagnosed for years. Lyme bacteria can affect your brain and nervous system, as can the stress from medical gaslighting (he was told by doctors that there was nothing wrong with him). He has been left with ongoing health problems. 6:48 Not at all, I think the comparison is apt. I don't know if Ren has read Poe or not. He obviously has a deep interest in poetry, and loves dystopian fiction. A number of his songs include elements of spoken word. He has a Dylan Thomas poem tattooed on his back. 9:29 It's not just you. It's a strange feeling, to be enjoying it so much when Ren is being so vulnerable about the private thoughts many people don't share. For me there's a few elements that make it so enjoyable: the music; the poetry; the performance; feeling seen and understood in a way I didn't think possible (I cried a lot the first time I heard this song); breaking taboos and fostering communication and community. I reckon it's cathartic for Ren. There's a line in his song Power that goes, 'A healing that you'll only find inside an intricate design of kicks and snares and fat baselines.' In his song the Hunger, he says, '[I] teach over beats'. He really has a mission to help people with the lessons he has learned, and to make meaning from his suffering. Check out his One Million Subscribers: Defining Success video. You'll be very impressed by the kind and generous person he is. However, he also has mentioned the cost that comes with sharing so vulnerably, notably in the first of his 8 autobiographical Chapters, where he told the story of his illness in more detail. To me, the overall message this song conveys is one of hope and self-compassion, but it also has humorous elements. Ren has talked a lot about his relationship with suic*de. It's mentioned in many of his songs and interviews. He has a song with that title, which is very hard hitting. He mentioned the 27 club in a song called All My Heroes by his old band, the Big Push. Thankfully his story is sort of opposite to that. He came back to life at around that age thanks to receiving a stem cell transplant. He mentions his opposite trajectory in a remix he did of Venbee's song Gutter. It would help your reactions to Ren if you rewound a few seconds every time you paused. There's a lot going on here and you might miss something if you don't. Lots of reactors choose Sick Boi next, or the Tale of Jenny and Screech (there's a 13 minute video with all 3 tales in the correct order - together they make up a bigger story).

[@SilverSounds-u4u]

Great comment and I love suggestions, I’m new in this arena and am trying to figure out the ins and outs for sure. I will make an effort rewind a bit for sure. Great comment and thank you my friend

[@LiannaBabeli]

Ren definitely has read EG Poe. It is clear in many of his pieces that he understands how Poe viewed the world, himself, and his works. If you're gonna do the Tales, a reactor (shout to GazMASH Cuts) did it in a fantastic way where they used the Spotify mini-EP of little Tale skits, it adds a ton of depth to already extremely deep songs. So the order would be: Prologue (skit song) - 0:34 seconds Jenny's Tale (music video) - 3:08 minutes Run Screech, Run (skit song) - 0:12 seconds Screech's Tale (music video) - 3:27 minutes Call for Backup (skit song) - 0:17 seconds London City (skit song) - 0:48 seconds Violet's Tale (music video) - 5:44 minutes And I think that's how we should make our suggestions from now on? It added a more interesting and deeper reaction from Gaz than if he just reacted to the 13+ minute completed video of all three Tales. Just some thoughts.

[@as7326]

Ren's "Kujo Beat Down" even has the sound of "The Tell-Tale Heart". Ren reads everything!💜💜💜

[@dmcclelland37]

Renegade reporting! Beautiful and thoughtful reaction. This pendulum swings for us all, just learning to balance between the light and dark. I haven't found a Ren track I don't like. He will evoke emotions, and there are some that really make you think, and some that will impress or make you laugh. Welcome to the Ren rabbit hole!

[@Stewart-m7i]

Thanks for reacting to this masterpiece. I hope you decide to do a deep dive into his back catalogue, he's a musical chameleon, every songs different. Easily the most versatile Artist out there.

[@Codex7777]

Rewind, rewind rewind... :)

[@SilverSounds-u4u]

I’m learning 😊

[@Lemonbees]

Definitely... you missed a key line because you didn't pause speak and rewind. It's all good you probably caught it on the edit. 🎉

[@LouisFarraconn]

​@SilverSounds-u4u the back arrow on your keyboard conveniently rewinds 5 seconds with a single tap. It's helpful after pauses to tap it once or twice so you dont miss anything. Nice reaction, I like the Poe stuff you brought up! We'll done!

[@SilverSounds-u4u]

Loved REN he’s definitely making his own lane , I can’t wait to see more from him

[@krystalIvy1996]

Oh you'll get so much love. Such a beautiful community honestly. He's inspired alot of people and alot of love. He's a musical genius honestly.

[@krystalIvy1996]

I honestly think before you go into his music.. you should meet him as a person, by reacting to his 1 million subscribers video.

[@SilverSounds-u4u]

@@krystalIvy1996you know I will do that! Thank you moved that up on my list!

[@donald1379]

Welcome to the Reniverse relax and enjoy this amazing musical journey❤Renegades assemble❤

[@janettapohlman7711]

Renegade here for the party 🥳 LFG!!!! Loved your long reaction. Proves you THINK, which means you feel. We'll be sticking around. 😊

[@francesdoll4039]

Don't worry about keeping it short. Renegades are here for the ride. Very cool reference to Poe!🎉 It's ok. We like different. Everyone can connect to another person's authentic emotions. Rwn feels it is his job to capture the words and feelings of his audience. Ren has chosen to be the voice for those made invisible by chronic mental and physical illness. Ren suffers from Lyme disease since he was 19 and was bedridden for years. Ren is very well read . He likes dystopian literature, philosophy. Last kick was Neitzche. He has ongoing turbulent relationship with his spirituality and uses many Bible, Greek mythology and other classical references. He does wite poetry, so I'm sure he has read Poe. Try Sick Boi next! I really hope you will continue with more Ren. I have subscribed.

[@SilverSounds-u4u]

Just reading these comments I’m floored at the support and knowledge his fans have! It’s so different reacting to different artists, some people want a superficial quick reaction and then some want a more in depth reaction. I can instantly tell REN fans love the longer discussions. I prefer that too.

[@SilverSounds-u4u]

I will for sure, I have my fun side and I’m sure he has that part of him, I will for sure be reacting to more from him he’s an intriguing artist!

[@kresimircavar8693]

Great reaction man, but calling Ren a rapper is like calling Mac pro a calculator 😅 Great reaction.

[@SilverSounds-u4u]

I hear ya, he’s so different I honestly not sure the genre tbh😂, have a great day my friend

[@viracocha03]

@@SilverSounds-u4u Ren is genre bending. His album Sick Boi is very rap oriented but he has a ton of music that is in a genre of its own sort of. His next album is going to be more guitar oriented he has said. If you want to see the extreme other side of Ren, check out something by him with The Big Push like I Shot The Sheriff/Road to Zion or War Pigs. His series called Money Game is brilliant and the Tales Of Jenny and Screech are always one of the top recommendations for reactors to start with after this.

[@arklilbro]

@@SilverSounds-u4u the genre is Ren

[@SandraP3796]

Welcome to the wonderful world of REN, our lyrical genius and beautiful soul. Good reaction to this masterpiece and subbed for more Ren.

[@cabbagebank]

Nice insightful reaction, Ren has so many bangers in his locker and crosses multiple genres. He can also Rap rap. Check out the hunger, seven sins, hold on for decent rap cadences and flows, the tales of Jenny and screech for storytelling, back on 74 for singing. He has incorporated, hip hop, rap, punk, ska, jazz, indie, rock, funk, soul, reggea, EDM, ballad and his own unique genre called Bardcore in his impressive library, as well as having one of the most inspirational backstory’s. Hope you do more of him. Subbed

[@Dr.Brummel]

Thanks for a great reaction 👍❤ And welcome to the world of Ren. A roller coaster ride through emotions, wisdom, musical genius and genres. Ren Eryn Gill is a multi-instrumentalist and producer. He sings, raps and writes his songs, lyrics and video scripts himself. He was born in Wales in 1990. He moved to Brighton in 2013 and did a lot of busking. He studied music performance at Bath Spa University. In 2009 he became seriously ill and had difficulty attending lectures. In 2010, he was signed to Sony Records. However, as his health continued to deteriorate, he had to terminate the contract. Today he is an independent artist. In October 2023, his album "Sick Boi" was number one in the British album charts.

[@AbbeyNormal850]

A team of 10 therapists with 10 lifetimes could never help as many people as Ren already has and he did it with one room, one guitar and 9 minutes. This has been a game changer for so many. I know this first hand and this is why I will be a RENegade for life.

[@elisazaccheo3270]

I appreciate your thought - provoking reaction! You seem like an insightful individual, and I'll be here to support your journey, should you dive into more of Ren's work. I'm interested in checking out more of your videos as well. I recommend diving into Ren's history and catalog of great music. He's a gifted artist, instrumentalist, musician, and rapper. His message is REAL. May I suggest the following to see his range (He's almost 35 and has been at this for a long time): How to be Me and Chalk Outlines live feat. Chinchilla; The Hunger; Power; Murderer, both the official music video and acoustic live versions; Illest of Our Time; Money Ties; It's Alright; Patience Bear McCreary feat. REN; I Shot the, Sheriff/Road to Zion/ Hip-hop Hop cover with The Big Push (red suspenders version); Back on 74/ Message in a Bottle live retake; For Joe Live; Englishman in New York, Bongo Bong, and Praise You covers with The Big Push; Ocean and Humble feat. Eden Nash, among many others (Check out more of him busking with The Big Push and Sam Tomkins). Trust me, Ren is a rabbit hole worth diving into, and if you react to him, RENagades will be along for the journey and to support you. He has renewed my commitment to staying true to myself and being a light to my family and students, despite life's sucker punches. Be well! ❤

[@SilverSounds-u4u]

Nice comment I’m going to be giving him some love , I really like the fact he’s so different

[@MonavanTastisch]

@@SilverSounds-u4u he is different ! maybe i am adicctet

[@jonathanshaw3755]

I’ll be here too!

[@JoRiceRenegade4Eva]

Fabulous comment 😊 Renegade reporting for duty 🫡 Let’s Go ❤

[@majbrat]

❤❤❤ Subbed for more Ren. 😊 Ren is a prolific reader so I am sure he has read Poe. I think an artist sharing their pain and hopes in an entertaining way is a therapy for them and seeing others enjoy or connect to their creation gives them joy and satisfaction, so it is ok to enjoy it. You will for sure be conflicted like this again with Ren - especially with the song 7 Sins & his songs about his friends Joe & Callum.

[@im2yz4u17]

I suppose there is a great deal of irony in me enjoying Ren's music, especially when the context is horrifying. 'Hi Ren' is absolutely about positive messaging. He tells us a story, lays out the intricacies of the situation and provides us a supreme message of hope. Myself, I feel I have never had a tough time in life emotionally, nor have I had to deal with addiction. I have always been relativley strong. But I watch a Ren video and he brings me to tears every time. I can only thank my lucky stars.

[@SilverSounds-u4u]

He’s very talented, I was reading some things on him he sounds really in line with how I feel about medical industry, and it refreshing to see a kind soul nowadays

[@bethellen1962]

Thank you for your insight. Congrats on finding Ren, and welcome to the Ren Rabbithole. This man is a multi-instrumentalist, multi-genre, storytelling and lyrical genius. Enjoy the ride! 😊❤️‍🔥😊

[@Kris-qk6ow]

I don't have a problem listening to his problems. I enjoy the emotional view because of how often it reflects how I feel. I'm not a musician, not even close to his talent but I can understand because I have lived some of it. Robin Williams had s brain disease. I myself cover my depression with jokes.

[@Bluemoon_75]

Renegade here, I am here for the journey. Buckle up! It’s a wild and wonderful journey ❤

[@Bumperump]

Canadian here and I'm a HUGE Ren fan. You'll enjoy going down this rabbit hole. Loved your reaction - Subbed!!!

[@jesicacorrales2293]

RENEGADES ASSEMBLE! Enjoy your trip down the Ren rabbit hole! 💚 New subscriber here.

[@siawes]

Thank you for your reaction. I’ve been watching reactions to this ren video for two years and you are the first one that I remember to bring up Edgar Allan Poe. I love your reference to the Golden Sand. Super Duper awesome observation.

[@yilomina2047]

Thank you for such a thoughtful reaction to this - welcome to the Renegade family! Ren is truly a once-in-a-generation talent. Subbed for more Ren!

[@Mark-m5l7h]

The lyrics are insane with all of his music the Renegades will always follow you no matter how long your reactions are

[@iamsquatty]

Welcome to the wonderful world of ren, where you can always expect the unexpected 😊 subbed in hopes of more ren reactions 😁🥹💜

[@kevinmundis1281]

Glad you found Ren. Subbed in hopes of more Ren reactions.

[@steveames5797]

Great reaction! Please rewind after pausing

[@optimistinmyprime]

Hey, you're doing great for being new to reactions! Ever since I stumbled on this song 2 years ago I've been hooked (and I'm not one to fan out much). Ren is a generational talent. Glad to cross paths with this one and looking forward to more ...subbed!

[@darkmatter6714]

You’ve just struck gold my friend…watch how Ren blows up your channel.

[@louisemyles4971]

A genuine raw first intro to Ren. Nice to see, as many reactors seem to react to Ren because of his popularity on KZbin, and you can tell. You’re in for quite a journey should you choose to. I began following him a couple years ago after hearing this ‘Hi Ren performance’. As a 70 yr old, engaged with music, theater and film in this lifetime, everything he puts out for us is a unique genre unto his Own. His upbringing, what he’s kept filed in his artistic nature, he seamlessly melds it,… with personal compassion❣️(and Talent!) for the ‘state of things these days’ we all deal with, and for those that suffer with daily painful conditions as he has first hand, giving his followers a web of Hope, Unity, and a conversation without sides or boarders. An internet web so to speak. joining so many that hadn’t had a voice or someOne to feel their pain with. In a nutshell…😏

[@nathanpotter8569]

As someone from the Baltimore area and someone who used to read Edgar Allen Poe, I appreciate the analogy between the 2 , definitely subbing. As others suggested, just a little rewind helps you catch some important points.

[@krystalIvy1996]

Subscribed for Ren hes a beautiful man an artist. You'll learn eventually haha

[@aleciapalmisano5923]

Welcome to Ren. He suffers from Lyme disease bitten by a tick and misdiagnosed for 8 or so years still battling it now the complications from being misdiagnosed for so long. Hope I said that correctly I broke reading glasses last night also so can’t see if typing on phone correctly . Yeah welcome to the world of Ren if you delve Deeper after this one you’ll understand why called Ren rabbit hole it’s a rollercoaster and love it. He’s an amazing artist Great reaction ❤❤❤

[@valeriedonaghy701]

Loved your reaction to my favourite artist right now ❤ subbed in the hope you do more Ren, Sick Boi is often the next to react to.

[@suesee4855]

Ren will continue to impress and surprise you! Subscribed Much love ❤️ Sue

[@kbmcw70]

Love your reaction ❤ Renegade sharing the love 👍😁👍❤️ Liked and subscribed ❤️

[@mariajoseurizar5093]

That Edgar Allan Poe compare was on point 👌🏽 I already love your analysis ❤

[@mothra54]

Liked and subscribed for more Ren. You will not regret the journey you are about to undertake it is an emotional roller coaster 🤯🔥

[@rveino2978]

🔥❤️🔥

[@fumblingtowardsanity22]

9:37 Lose the guilt if you want to enjoy Ren. lol Some of his best songs are about his mental and physical struggles with having Lyme Disease. “Pain makes money when the music lands. Expand. Pay me my cheese rain down Parmesan.”

[@PoliticallyPink]

I suggest you watch your own reaction, without editing in mind. Just like you'd watch someone else's. Don't we all struggle to express ourselves, each of us finding our own way to do it? Some people musically, others write poetry, some box, others run, or hike, or meditate, or scream....musicians, artists are just human, just like the customer service reps, the professors, the doctors, fast food workers, drug addicts, mothers.....human. The reason we feel "good" hearing or seeing someone else go through a difficulty is because we relate to it, it makes us feel connected and less alone.

[@ChristaEnrietta]

❤Thank you for this reaction ❤ Much Love ❤

[@LaShayHaynes-t8f]

Don't feel guilty, Ren is all about emotions and feeling something, its not our fault the guy makes it sound so amazing at the same time. Anxiety is so much like this, always seeing both the good and bad about every moment.

[@jeremyrhoades2535]

9:42 Pain music. I disagree , we all have these dark conversations. I think it’s the level of intelligence and self awareness. Their artistic abilities allow them to express the internal thoughts. I have never had the ability to get it out. These artists give us the words to express things that we have always felt but didn’t know how to get out. Does that make sense?

[@JoRiceRenegade4Eva]

Wonderful insightful reaction 😊 494 subs when I found you, looking forward to seeing that grow for you as the fabulously positive & genuine “Renegades” assemble! Enjoy my friend, in my 53 years earth side I can honestly profess that no other Artist (with the exception of my first true love Elvis) has embedded & entwined their art, music, philosophy & soul into my entire being like Ren has. Grateful to share in this magical journey with you ❤

[@staceychilds7004]

Welcome 🙏

[@jeremyrhoades2535]

Ren is a very unique individual. The more you interact with his content the more you’ll see a selfless caring individual who has had far more suffering in his life than he deserves. If I had gone through what he did I’d have deleted myself already. And I would not be anywhere near as nice a person as he is. I’m not saying he doesn’t have any dark thoughts obviously he does but there’s a light in his eyes that I’ve never seen before in anybody.

[@editracz2513]

Renegade here. Outstanding reaction. ❤

[@audivawalsh2983]

I think that this one is fantastic even for young teens and older even if they don't have the "life experience" that we older people do. Simply because in this, Ren words it so eloquently and articulates so clearly that it help people of all ages identify and understand what they're feeling. And most importantly to know they aren't alone. In an interview Ren said that Hi Ren was a one take, the fourth take they did. They didn't have permission to be in the basement they were in, and they had 4 cameras and two mics. As they were finishing the second take, the building manager walked in and asked them to leave. They begged for another 30 minutes and the fourth was the take they used. However, the very end part when he turns from putting down the guitar and starts talking is a separate take. They were allowed to go back when the building manager helped them submit the correct paperwork. Post production was them just taking footage from the various cameras they had set up to auto record. He's done quite a few single takes, both storytelling and singing solo / duo. In mid 2024 he won a couple of international music awards for best song video for Money Game III which was two takes.

[@karlalyne3558]

It makes me feel better, knowing Musically, that someone else out there has those feelings, that angst- I don’t feel so alone. Systemic Lupus, kidney disease, psoriasis,raynauds- I’m collecting things- over the lat 8 years . REN is deep, introspective, intelligent, talented- to express the feelings and emotions better than myself.😊

[@RobertFergusons]

Very intuitive hit the nail right on the head.

[@daphneparkin6869]

Thank you for your reaction. Ren is a prolific reader, he's mentioned Vonnegut, Orwell, Huxley, et al, I can't recall him mentioning Poe but it's likely Ren's read Poe.

[@AnneBiebrich]

Everyone has this internal struggle no matter what we do in life. Some have louder doubtful sides, some have louder positive sides but we ALL have it!

[@krikat3485]

Ren is a reader. Likes Kurt Vonnegut, George Orwell, similar writers. He has a wonderful way with words himself. His raps and his stories are all very lyrical, and his thoughts well formed. Ren is into multi genres, very talented,as you noticed. Thanks!

[@nicolefagala3270]

Renegade subbed for Ren and your channel! Once in a lifetime artist!!

[@TombHermance]

Nice job. I like your take. If you like this, you’ll appreciate REN’s Money Game(s) & Jenny/Screech Trilogies. Keep it up - Cheers!

[@WonderAdri]

9:43 for me that feeling is relating so deeply that I can enjoy sharing the moment. I think maybe I'll start saying thank you with that happens instead of feeling bad for enjoying their pain.

[@nickibridges2898]

Subbed and thank you for an excellent reaction!

[@Zeb-gb2uk]

Ren calls his music " Bardcore ". It would be my guess that he's well versed in Shakespeare. This will make 3 years of being addicted to watching 1st time reactions to Hi Ren. There are legions of that do. Thanks for my daily fix . Very insightful reaction. With that being said I've nothing left to say but...... RENEGADES SWARM GOOD REACTION HERE 👍✌️💕

[@SilverSounds-u4u]

seriously that "bard" vibe is a great way to describe it!

[@viracocha03]

What makes Ren even more special is he records many of these video as Live one takes. This video to 4 tries to get the one they wanted. If i remember right, it was one of the Tales songs that took him like a hundred attempts to get the one he liked. Great reaction man. Ren has a fought a battle for his health many have given up trying to fight. His story is sad but outstanding. Also, i would say yes to Ren reading Poe, he is a very intelligent and well read person.

[@T_Witti]

It was Money Game 1 (their first one shot), if I remember correctly Sam said in a stream that it took them 183 (or 186) takes until our perfectionist(s) were satisfied 😅

[@SilverSounds-u4u]

Incredible! Things like this are the bread of life. Thank you for giving me more insight into REN, I love it!

[@viracocha03]

@@T_Witti Yeah, thats right !! I was going to say MG1 first then changed my mind, lol. Thanks for the correction.

[@T_Witti]

First of all, as I just finished watching: great reaction, you seem like a chill & reflected guy - my favorite reactors! Subbed! You don't have to worry about more insight into Ren - his fanbase (the "Renegades") love to share info about Ren. If a reactor/content creator supports Ren, the Renegades will support the Creator, it's a synergy. So following the recommendation to Hi Ren definitely was a smart move :D A rising tide lifts all ships! I can't keep it short myself so I leave the job for more info to the others ^^ Also don't worry about I kinda agree with another comment saying, instead of watching more music, watching his 1 mil subscribers video will make you appreciate his music even more. It's not too long, so it fits perfectly for a reaction. Ren has no genre per se. Ren IS the genre! You really never know what you get from a Ren song. Could be oldschool hiphop, singing, gut wrenching story telling, funny songs. Sometimes you cry your eyeballs out because it's so touching. Ren is not just a musician, he is music, he is art. An authentic human being with an incredibly huge heart, a hilariouse sense of humour and so thoughtful and knowledgable. The dude is just amazing. Glad you found Ren!

[@T_Witti]

@@viracocha03 Always happy to help & always happy to be corrected myself if I'm mixing stuff up

[@jenn1663]

If you want to get a good idea of his different styles and reach listen to Losing It, How To Be Me, Money Game part 3, Back on 74/message in a Bottle Retake, and of course The Tale of Jenny and Screech full trilogy with Violet's Tale (all in one video)

[@nancymjohnson]

Ren reads many authors, listens to many genres, from classical to rap.

[@geactd7708]

Great reaction ❤ x

[@michaelmccreary3370]

Welcome to the journey! RENegades, mount up!

[@lysfleming3331]

Subbed for more awesome Ren reactionss.

[@Jonz808]

Tim Burton is a perfect example of Poe's work and influence. Ren is quite intelligent, brilliant, clever, creative, and most important, empathetic to the human race.

[@mastertoymaker5249]

Subbed! Tales of Jenny and Screech, or Suic*de other commenters here are bang on! Looking forward to your Ren journey

[@arklilbro]

Renegades assemble

[@nickibridges2898]

🫡🫶

[@marifrancille520]

Renagade here pulling up and subbing for more Ren reactions

[@Caketime2]

I love the way you compared that, i def can see it with this. If i'm not mistaken I remember remember rem saying an Edgar ellen poe poem As one of His favorite I wish remember which! He's extremely in to making his own videos and puts so much into them! Even things you don't even think about. Ren has lyme disease and is very good at showing others what is in the dark area fighting daily! I think my favorite thing about watching his reactions is watching.People realize that they have treated people badly that have been a pain or sick. And that means so much to me because i've had my entire family pretty much leave me Because. They think i'm just not trying hard enough. It's literally taking everything.I have to make it through a day.a minute is a miracle even if it's a miserable one. Ren brougt love lige and laughter in my six month I've known him. And Best of all he gave me a family back! I'll never meet them in person but i know they're out there

[@sugalbes8153]

Lovely reaction thank you ❤

[@salishseamermaid]

Ren is an avid reader, and I'm certain he's read Poe.

[@brendabromley5528]

So good and brilliant

[@LiannaBabeli]

Hello and welcome to the RENiverse. Let me introduce you to... Ren Gill, he is a 34 year old Welsh native (Wales from the United Kingdom, specifically from the Island of Anglesey off the northwestern coast of Wales) and currently resides in Brighton, England (a southern English Channel beach town with an insanely active busking [live street performing] scene). He has been performing since he was 12 years old. He is entirely self-trained. He speaks native Welsh, English, French, and I do believe a bit of Italian, IIRC? He is exceptional at the guitar, piano, and vocalisation. He is a totally independent artist who has no record label to represent him or, more importantly, control him. He is a rapper, a multi-instrumentalist, a producer, a singer-songwriter, a composer, and truly the definition of genre-less. He can do any genre, produce any sound or beat, and he can do it all for nothing. No song is like another, no beat is the same, no way to judge anything based on what each song is. Again, it must be repeated: he is SELF-trained and has had very little formal training for his music or productions. Everything Ren does is intentional. Every aspect of every piece is thoroughly scrutinized, studied, considered, composed, and dismantled before anything comes out and that perfection comes through during recording or filming. He is a Master of live one takes and his team is one of the best in the world, despite how small, even tiny or non-existent, his budgets are. Almost all the money he makes either goes to his ongoing Lyme Disease treatments (of which his medications cost literally thousands of quids/dollars) or to the projects he has in mind. I will state that Ren is not religious. He is spiritually agnostic, though does come from a Catholic background. He considers religion important to at least acknowledge and utilise as part of his imagery because of its representation within humanity. At the age of 19, he contracted Lyme Disease from a tick bite he received while on a trip with his friends. He was misdiagnosed with depression, bipolar disorder, and chronic fatigue syndrome, which led to severe psychosis, for several years until he was properly diagnosed by a Swiss physician. Due to not receiving the appropriate treatment for Lyme Disease within the very short time frame after contraction, the disease has ravaged his body and mind, causing permanent brain damage, severe issues with digestion, sleep, nerves, and various other health problems. It caused him horrendous, chronic, violent pain to the point of being bedridden for years. Music is the reason he has survived. He had originally signed to Sony Records prior to contracting the disease, then when his condition became severe, he lapsed in his ability to complete his contract and both Sony and Ren agreed to end his contract. He has been independent ever since. I'd like to provide some cultural context for this artist from another extremely talented artist: This is what the Irish folk rock artist Sinead O’Connor posted on social media after watching Hi Ren: “Holy motherfuckin SHIT! Someone just showed me this at the weekend. This Archangel from like, twelfth heaven or somewhere, has only gone and made the entire history of songwriting and performing look like a three year old's birthday party at Burger King. Every song and or artist in history even Willie Dixon, Chuck Berry, The Beatles, NWA, Ice Cube, and even Bob Dylan, is officially relegated to class B. As are every actor in history or legend: living or dead, male or female. We all are now defunct." Posted on May 17th, 2023, 2 months before self-deletion in July 2023. Another massive compliment to Ren was when Andrew Lloyd Webber, one of the most creative minds of the last 200 years, finally saw Money Game Part 3 and stated on Instagram: "@RenMakesMusic is one of the most unique songwriters and storytellers I've seen in recent times. Hope to see this album at number one -ALW" Several other massive creatives have expressed their appreciation, experiences, and joy for Ren's music: Tom Hardy (major hollywood actor and one of Ren's favorite actors), Robbie Williams (fellow musician and Brit), Simon Jones (fellow musician and bassist for the Verve), Russell Crowe (major hollywood actor and an impassioned activist like Ren), Amanda Palmer (major hollywood actress). I recommend watching Sick Boi, Troubles, and the 'Chapters' from his RenMakesStuff (BTS channel for Ren) for a much deeper comprehension of his journey. Hi Ren was recorded live in the basement of an apartment building in Brighton, England. It was literally a crew of five people, cost 50 quid (~$62) to make, and the audio is entirely one take. The video is spliced across four one takes. It is recorded live with a lavalier lapel microphone, a portable guitar amp and recording device, three cameras, and Ren's laptop. He rehearsed this piece literally thousands of times before he even recorded the music video to provide certainty that he would get the guitar notes perfectly and his delivery as perfect as possible. This piece is a very personal one for Ren and was the first time in his musicianship to properly acknowledge his ailment, his journey, and his issues musically. He has hinted at it in all of his previous works prior to it, but this was the first time it was out in the open, purposefully. The 'Pig' from the beginning is an essential symbol in the RENiverse and appears in many, if not most, of his other music videos and media. It represents the corrupted and abused systems of the world that take and take and take and never give back to the people they are supposed to support: medicine, music, finances, trade, commerce, government, etc… There are actually four characters in this piece: the yodeller at the beginning and end (representing a call to aspirations), self (the calm and soft one on the 'right'), doubt (the 'evil' one on the 'left'), and hope (the one in the 'centre' near the end of the piece). The written poetry at the end of the piece is a very simplified summary of his real journey and represents his most primary belief system. Hi Ren is a continuation of Sick Boi, which is recorded live (though not a one take) in the same basement a few weeks prior to Hi Ren. It was also produced for practically no money and it represents his feelings on commoditization, greed, the healthcare industry, and the music industry in a generalised yet very specific manner. Hi Ren has received multiple nominations or wins for awards, has over 40 million views, and he has several million followers worldwide. He has other videos and songs with multiple awards, especially Money Game Part 3 of the Money Game trilogy, which has won several dozen awards. Ren had the #1 Album (Sick Boi) in the UK in 2024 and reached the Billboard Top 200, beating out Drake and Rick Astley, two of the biggest names in music, for nearly 3 weeks straight with virtually no airplay or any of the traditional methods of commercialised music. Just through sheer community and streaming, Ren beat out two of his inspirations in his home country. That's incredibly impressive. A fellow RENegade really summed up the experience of Ren in a, imo, perfect way. From KMac70-Rex on KZbin: "You are among the special ones whose life has been profoundly changed-there's no going back. While many reactors recognize Ren as a remarkable artist, for some, he’s just one of many they react to before moving on. But for others, Ren's music resonates on a much deeper, profoundly intimate level. His songs feel like conversations with a close friend-raw, honest, and cathartic. It’s this rare ability to touch the core of human experience that makes his artistry so impactful. Ren's willingness to bare his soul fosters an authentic connection, allowing us to relate to his music on a deeply personal level. Through his lyrics, he captures the nuances of life in ways that make us feel seen, understood, and, most importantly, not alone." There is life before Ren and then there is life after Ren. Welcome to your life after Ren. Have fun! Welcome to the RENegades and the RENiverse. Much peace and love to you. ^^

[@fumblingtowardsanity22]

This Renegade is here for it.

[@misteranderson2786]

You'll triple your viewers if you do a few more Ren vids. Nice reaction

[@Jonz808]

I felt bittersweet reactions to early Nine Inch Nails music given Trent Reznor's battle with depression and of course, Kurt Cobain and Nirvana. However, if fans who also deal with any kind of challenge mentally, emotionally, physically, the music speaks to their soul and heart.

[@belindamelville2270]

Ren❤❤❤❤

[@jeremyrhoades2535]

7:05 No man. I get what you’re saying.

[@AartUUD2]

🔥🔥🔥

[@timbrown6715]

You just discovered todays Poe/Shakespeare

[@janinewalker1748]

Subscribed for more ren than one of the bands he was in called the big push please ❤❤❤

[@pirada74]

❤❤❤

[@TheFirstCurse]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@as7326]

🔥🔥🔥💜💜💜

[@LeesaDeAndrea]

I don't feel guilty that Ren uses his own life experiences to create art. He acknowledges that his health struggles, mental & physical, certainly inspired him & led to his successful career in music. So why should I feel guilty? There are so many other things in life to feel guilty about. Not this.

[@MelanieFenwick-q2z]

If you fall down the Ren rabbit hole, watch his video about what happened with Kudjo Beats, then watch and react to Kudjo Beat Down. Its not Hi Ren number two, but he lets the darker side create. 😊 Thank you for your amazing and insightful reaction!

[@SilverSounds-u4u]

i did see the thing on the beats, it seemed like they wanted to capitalize on his success. I didnt get to deep in it but just looking at the summary.

[@BADGERen]

#renegadesassemble ❤