I love that we are such a diverse bunch here who appreciate Ren. We all are more or less deep into our separate types of music, or maybe not even really music people. But no matter how purist we normally are with what we listen to or not. Here we have someone who makes us explore new horizons. You reactors are doing something similar. As you explore new types of music you open pathways for others to appreciate all kinds of genres. You all have different perspectives, discover different things about what we all listen to together, and the music is richer for it. Thank you. And thank you for your positivity.
@Hexenkind18 ай бұрын
This is Ren's pinned comment on the video: "Today is one of my favorite peoples birthday. There was a few times we shared birthday parties cause they were so close together, they were always chaotic and awesome. This is me sharing my birthday with him once more. Callum was one of those friends who was constant throughout school, he was a year older than me, always positive, always down to get up to whatever stupid shit was on the menu that day. Fond memories of getting older kids to go get us a bottle of vodka, then heading into the woods behind the co-op and getting so drunk we'd usually end up either throwing up or creating beautifully blurry memories. I loved and looked up to that guy so much. The last time I saw him was ironically at Joes funeral, I'd just won two bottles of wine on the raffle we set up, which was the last time I ever drank alcohol. I decided it would be a sensible idea to drink both, and we had a great send off, felt right all the lads being together in one place, despite the circumstances. Me and call were both absolutely hammered and reminiscing about old times and it felt just like being back in the woods. I got the news Callum had died 6 months after Joe took his life. At the age of 21 it was really difficult for me to process that two of my best friends could die in such a short space of time. Joe dying had hit me so hard that I was almost unable to process Callum going shortly after. I wanted to write something for him for such a long time to pay tribute, but there was a mental block and nothing ever felt right. One day I was sat by my piano and I started to play with no real intention, and this song came out of me that had no words, just music, and for some reason it managed to express what I wasnt able to with words. It felt fitting to hold onto it and release it for his birthday. This is for Callum Mackay Love and miss you always. Ren"
@ashebanow8 ай бұрын
If you like this, check out the Documentary Koyannisquatsi, with an amazing soundtrack by Philip Glass.
@goodstuff19778 ай бұрын
He’s actually doing it………he is breaking the internet and he is breaking the matrix love you all out there , we the people are coming together
@musochickburns82128 ай бұрын
Ren as always... so moving... so expressive.. such skill and authenticity 💕💔🥲
@anthonyblakely3998 ай бұрын
I miss Ren's classical playing. Just soothing and comforting to know young folks out like him playing raw authentic music without computer tech or auto tune. That's why I love Classical and Jazz music. The sound of it speaks to the soul.
@davidholwell20608 ай бұрын
A beautiful piece by Ren. A fitting tribute to all the people that we have all lost. God bless you .
@francesdoll40398 ай бұрын
❤it was pure emotion. Beautiful.
@cradlegrl8 ай бұрын
This was beautiful! Ren does not need words. The music tells the story.
@sharis90958 ай бұрын
Some music you can just close your eyes and feel... This is one of those pieces. Beautiful.
@RobertAustin-l4p8 ай бұрын
You feel what Ren puts into it ! If he;s feeling it when he plays , bro so do you !! Why we love Ren.
@yilomina20478 ай бұрын
So beautiful, it really feels like a journey through memories.
@troyrarehale25178 ай бұрын
When an artist has soul, you feel it.
@jasonremy16278 ай бұрын
This one had me in tears in 30 seconds. It's so beautiful.
@sigally8 ай бұрын
Always appreciate you and your thoughts. Music is a language. And like a language that we don't understand the words to, you can still somehow understand the emotion of that person and through that interpret what they're trying to say. If you get a chance, read the pinned comment from Ren.
@dottiemurray60138 ай бұрын
Breathtakingly beautiful 💞🎹💞 🎶a tribute from the heart we can all feel 🫶 Ren does it again, touching hearts this time with no words 👏👏👏
@garysherwin33168 ай бұрын
This made me cry and I dont know why ......that's Ren for you i suppose much love 🇬🇧I -
@TommyBaysMusic8 ай бұрын
Another banger from Ren!! I know what you mean about the feeling evoking tribute type stuff. I think it has so much feeling because he put so much feeling into it. He gets really raw with his music, even without lyrics, and let's us all feel what he's feeling and connecting through the human experience.... kinda like with your reactions. It's so good because you are genuine and you let us in to your head space for a moment. Thanks for all you do and for the good humans everywhere! ❤
@bevc53498 ай бұрын
Another great and insightful reactions as per! Loved it ❤
@rudyb.8 ай бұрын
So beautiful, no words, just tranquility & music.
@debthecpn8 ай бұрын
This is a tribute to all the people we have lost too. He is genius at expressing emotion. Great reaction.
@krisprepolec56168 ай бұрын
That is just outside of Drumheller, Alberta, in the badlands just outside of Calgary. If you go west you hit the Rockies, and if you go southeast you hit the badlands. That is why they film so many movies here.
@SensAnarchy8 ай бұрын
It makes you feel what you don’t know you felt. It just hits. Never an instrumental been so good
@michaelphipps86478 ай бұрын
R.I.P. Callum 😇
@aprilsjoy1078 ай бұрын
No need for words when the music speaks to you❤
@Goober-o6p8 ай бұрын
Ren has to be the only person who could get me to sit and watch some1 play piano.
@SensAnarchy8 ай бұрын
It’s weird. Un real talent
@googleaccount41598 ай бұрын
That’s a shame. You’re missing out on a ton of incredible music if ren is the only piano music you will listen to.
@LoraHauschildt8 ай бұрын
This touched my soul. It did not need lyrics to express the pain he felt. This brought me back to the day I was informed of my sons suicide. This music says all I could not express with words that day. 😢
@pointlesslab41798 ай бұрын
So sorry that that happened. The emotion in this music is clear and powerful and I hope a little healing.
@thebearmn8 ай бұрын
So very sorry for your loss
@vanburger8 ай бұрын
Ren, well he seems to project his feelings on us. It's a two way empathy thing. Somehow we feel it. Disco Docs reaction has a fantastic full explanation of this song.
@JoelMyaer8 ай бұрын
The Power of music is amazing!
@jaydun42048 ай бұрын
Another great reaction thank you. Ren is a gift to us all
@helenjarvis77558 ай бұрын
Ren 🎶poetry rip Callum Mackay
@usabadass87758 ай бұрын
I like it just have to be set and ready cause its if your doing something you mite as welforget it.thanks man✌️❤️🇺🇸😎
@tracycrook25748 ай бұрын
It's such a beautiful piece ❤
@kathleenwincott55818 ай бұрын
Please read comments attached to Ren's video. It explains the background. Still good reaction❤
@sylv7728 ай бұрын
Moving and beautiful
@Guus2748 ай бұрын
location of Mackay Drumheller is a town on the Red Deer River in the badlands of east-central Alberta, Canada. It is located 110 kilometres (68 mi) northeast of Calgary and 97 kilometres (60 mi) south of Stettler.
@terryhollis17878 ай бұрын
He’s a musical genius
@jude73218 ай бұрын
I think you have to suffer a great loss to understand some kinds of music. That song was haunting and gets right into your soul. Side note: Do you think Callum Mackay was his brother?
@seagull01-cp8pb8 ай бұрын
Mac(eye). Callum was Scottish/Welsh ancestry.💕👍🦇
@gwynethzen778 ай бұрын
Wanting this played at my funeral. Amazing. ❤
@karenlackner1928 ай бұрын
This young man is so talented and original. In todays music industry Ren proves there’s still real music to be heard.
@miltoncardoso69108 ай бұрын
Love from Portugal❤
@thebearmn8 ай бұрын
Really liked your reaction and talking about expanding the types of music you can appreciate. So sweet that run brings together people from such a diverse love of music styles and genres and yet we find a commonality in Ren, as we should in each other✌️
@kcooper74128 ай бұрын
The background is The Badlands in Alberta Canada. Not far from where he has been getting his medical treatment in Calgary Alberta
@danflak23707 ай бұрын
Love you Jamel, this lad is so powerful. These notes just pull the tears out of you.
@Markerman_6428 ай бұрын
Welcome to the RENaissance! I swear I heard every word he didn’t sing. Amazing!❤❤❤
@seagull01-cp8pb8 ай бұрын
Appreciate you Jamal💕👍🦇
@peterveste69768 ай бұрын
Thank you ❤
@adam.44878 ай бұрын
my grandmothers last name, her 2nd husband was a Mackay Mack - K She pronounced it Mac - key. Not sure how Ren pronounced it or his friend had. Grans first husband was a Wallace, [Scottish] my mothers father. My Gran was from the Island of St. Thomas, V.I. where my mother was born. She did have some kind of accent but faded into her 80's She lived to 103! Sorry useless info to share to you and to this. But I must say Ren is just amazing and his talent knows no bounds. This piano piece needs no lyrics. Sometimes just a melody is more than enough. Thank you for reaction. ♥