Ren is taking over the internet - Hi Ren (Reaction!)

[@BrianLee-cq2hc]

I am addicted to watching the emotional impact this has on people when it's a true first listen. This is art at its finest.

[@NilZed1]

I've now got a secondary addiction to watching Black Pegasus introduce various guest rappers to different Ren songs. Watching his face as he watches their face is a double hit compared to just watching another reactor.

[@curtisholsinger6023]

​@@NilZed1 ME TOO! He looks SO HAPPY when his guests have their minds blown

[@no54atu]

I haven’t slept for the last 3 days doing the same thing buddy🙏🏽

[@carladicarlo3255]

Me too. All the reactions have been so heartfelt and amazing. And I love when Ren comments and thanks reactors. That’s a humble thankful man. ❤

[@chacetheshot]

Same

[@tandyhard8286]

Yes, he is playing this live and rapping and playing the guitar at the same time. And he doesn't do this in just this song. Welcome to the Ren Rabbit Hole. It's a journey for sure! One you'll enjoy! Thanks for reacting to Ren 🥰🙏❤

[@Proud.American58]

That’s right @Tandy Hard. And wait till Sebs gets to The Tale of Jenny & Screech trilogy, or Money Game, Part 2, or Losing It or The Hunger or Genesis or Power or What You Want or Chalk Outlines with Chinchilla !!!!

[@Morty-z2n]

It doesn't live.

[@Bearlissimo]

​@@Morty-z2nthere's a live performance video of several of his songs

[@Mr.Ekshin]

@@Morty-z2n - It IS live... he's miked up. He did 4 or 5 takes until he got it just right, but what you're seeing is a live performance. The director said the only parts that were edited in, were a few closeups of him towards the end, but those are just for visuals. The performance audio is still a single take. There's even a few minor mistakes in there, which wouldn't be there if it were a studio recording.

[@AndyUK-Corrival]

Great authentic reaction to this amazing piece of work. I’ve watched it so many times now and it still gets me. Andy UK

[@MrsDuke95]

Ren truly is unlike ANY OTHER music artist I've heard EVER in my 50 years of knowing what music even is!!! Hands down #1 in my honest opinion... Thank you for reacting to this one, next you should do "Sick Boi" And yes, he's playing live and rapping live in his videos. You need to read into Ren and his illness, being misdiagnosed for years and wrong treatment that turned his thoughts dark. He's being treated in Canada now and getting better... Ren is phenomenal ❤️

[@tonyfro23]

48 years here agree after I've listened to everything and I almost wonder if he's decided he was built to deal with hell on Earth and it just takes the songwriting to another level

[@NouraZahle]

I feel like there may have been bards in the medieval ages who would be as gifted. I have heard people call Ren's music, "bardcore."

[@adam.4487]

My son is bi-polar. I understand the episodes very well. The light and those dark moments or days. He is in his 40's now and doing very well, with an occasional downward spiral. Even though he is an adult I still worry about him and his future.

[@adam.4487]

@@CateB66 I wasn't referring to Ren, but to Sebs remarks he was talking about during the song. I wasn't clear in my comment. But the similarities of the light (happy upbeat positive) and the dark (moody depressed negative) are almost the same. It is so common for almost anyone, that have no underlying issues. Actually any illness can cause very erratic behavior and mood swings of course. I know Ren's story. But thanks anyway for your comment.

[@CateB66]

@@adam.4487 I’m clearly having a crap day. Second person I’ve gotten the message wrong. My own mental health tends to skip stuff, that being the mention your of own son having bipolar. Sorry. Shit, doing a lot of apologies today and it’s not even lunch time. Time to retreat back into my hole. All the best with your son

[@adam.4487]

@@CateB66 No problem. Just a misunderstanding. There are days when I am not so sure as my son hides his feelings. I assume not to worry us. I am 74 yrs old this month, I have worried and stressed about him since he was diagnosed at age 15. He did have a bad side effect reaction to medication that had me have two of his friends, who were at our home at the time, help me carry him to the car to drive to emergency. He home-schooled himself until he went into public high school, mainly out of curiosity. Always bored with his classes. He graduated college and he teaches by tutoring. Very gifted, so smart it's scary sometimes.

[@CateB66]

@@adam.4487 I deleted my first comment, sorry. And I’m really sorry that you’re going through this. MH is hell so I’m also sorry he’s having to live with it. It can also be misdiagnosed, medicated badly etc. I was told for years I had borderline personality, then bipolar but then after extensive treatment over many years and with many psychs, it’s cptsd. Once I began the proper therapy, every single thing resonated. I hope he’ll find his path, get the right treatment and just go easy on himself and of course yourself. Xx

[@tonyfro23]

God bless y'all and well wishes

[@dianesorensen2549]

Ren doesn’t care about copyrights. He wants all of his stuff viewed completely.❤

[@bbruteparris]

When you realize this is one take, shot from different angles. It makes it even more impressive.

[@hmo_mackey]

The fact that there are multiple camera angles that are then edited (with the close-up at the end a different take) means that this isn't a one-take video as such. Audio may have been recorded in one take though.

[@dreams99]

@@hmo_mackey Of course it's one take, it just isn't one shot.

[@hmo_mackey]

@@dreams99 A combination of two takes, according to Samuel Perry-Falvey who filmed it. He mentions that in the comments of Jonathan Hiller's reaction to Hi Ren.

[@dreams99]

@@hmo_mackey I think that's just for the monologue, so all the musical bits are ion one.

[@hmo_mackey]

@@dreams99 Samuel talks about the close-up in the end so I believe he refers to the bit where they switch from the three stationary cameras to the close-up shots with a hand-held camera. That's just before Ren stands up so it's still the musical part. It doesn't really matter anyway how many takes or edits there are, the song and video work together perfectly in this masterpiece.

[@yearbyred8588]

Good reaction. Particularly liked your dog humping it’s bed (an added bonus)

[@shanemason4031]

Need to check out Ren - the tale of Jenny and Screech (full video) it's a trilogy story shot live, the last song violet's tale is amazing and shocking at the same time. Definitely needs to be your next reaction to him. He's next level.

[@AlSnoopsReid]

The following was put together by Jens Randolff, so props to him for doing it. Here is a little bit about his background, in case you don't know already. I gathered it from an old newspaper interview and Ren's livestreams and posts where he discussed his condition. Ren Eryn Gill is a British musician born in Wales on March 29 1990. Ren pursued a career in music from an early age. In 2009, while studying music performance at Bath Spa University, he began to experience health issues and was struggling to attend his lectures. In 2010, he was signed by Sony Records and was working on an album when his health deteriorated to the point where he was unable to continue and subsequently dropped by Sony. Ren's illness often kept him in bed for up to 23 hours daily. Ren was initially misdiagnosed with depression, bipolar disorder, and chronic fatigue syndrome, which lead him to experience psychosis. It would take seven years before a doctor in Belgium finally correctly diagnosed Ren with autoimmunity, Lyme disease, and resulting damage to the brain, organs, joints, and PTSD. Ren eventually underwent stem cell therapy in the United States, which improved his health, but it has not been a cure. Ren is currently in Canada for more treatments, including surgeries, and will have to be there for at least six months (Summer of 2023). Ren's Canadian doctor discovered that Ren also developed a condition called Mast Cell Activation Disorder, which has affected the myelin sheath in his brain, his thyroid, adrenals, as well as his bones/joints. Ren stated: "It's a lot to wrap my head around having to be away from friends, family, and a successful career, and almost feels like a total juxtaposition to the fact that my music is blowing up right now and spreading to all corners of the world, but that's life, we take the good with the bad." Let's keep supporting Ren and not pull a "Sony" on him as he undergoes his treatment. Check out his channel, listen to some of his earlier work, like and comment on his performances, and let's lift Ren's spirits. If you are a believer, pray for him. Ren is an artist with something to say to this generation, and his work is needed in these troubling times. Here is the link to Ren’s GoFundMe page to raise money for his current treatment. www.gofundme.com/f/ren-get-better-from-lyme-disease-and-autoimmuni

[@davideastham]

He was actually born March 29th, 1990.

[@JensRandolff]

@@davideastham You are correct. The mistaken birthdate was listed on another wiki-type website, and at the time it was the only information I had. I have recently corrected it on my summary. I just have not been able to make the correction on the numerous channels I commented on.

[@JensRandolff]

Hey Alan. I hope all is well. Thank you for your kind words. As someone pointed out, this is the wrong birthday that I initially listed. The actual birthday is March 29, 1990.

[@CateB66]

I’m sure he’d love to have an extra year 🙂, as would we all but he’s actually a March 1990 lad.

[@jeffreyallen-uw9uh]

Thx for sharing his story with all(I've been down the rabbit hole of REN for a bit now), I think it brings a more specific appreciation -that's just me though. Soo talented:)

[@StephiesCorner]

Ren is independent and wants his music shared. If you get a copyright strike, appeal it, and his team will clear it for you. It's live. Guitar, vocals, the whole thing. Ren likes to do his videos in 1 take. Not necessarily the first take, but in 1 take. I think this was his 4th run-through.

[@TanyaQueen182]

I've seen Ren commenting on a lot of reactors telling them this too. He's a real, genuine, good person. So refreshing in this day and age.

[@Hundhammer]

Ren x Chinchilla - How To Be Me (live) Ren - Sick Boi Ren - Genesis Ren x Chinchilla - Chalk Outlines Ren - The Hunger Ren - Love Music pt. 1-3 Ren Trilogy - The Tales Of Jenny And Screetch (full version) Ren - Loosing It Ren & The Big Push - I Shot The Sheriff / Road To Zion 💗💗💗

[@DavidSmith-cc5hk]

Money Game 1&2, Diazepam, What You Want, Power, Ocean... I could go on and on. His whole catalog is breathtaking.

[@Hundhammer]

@@DavidSmith-cc5hk facts.

[@saelfaer]

hey, i know the ordeal with reaction channels is to chug as many songtitles to them hoping 1 of em gets the next video, but a reaction channel is not a jukebox. and in that sense, never expect a reactor to play your list, ... try to imagine yourself in Seb's shoes, he of course needs guidance on what might be good next titles, yet he is also looking for reasons to watch these songs. So i suggest next time, you motivate your list with reasons why seb should watch any of these or each separately . I for one, propose Seb to listen to the Ren Trilogy, the Tales of Jenny and Screetch, as it also shows deep meaningful story telling and plays on the last thing seb said, "not to many people our age make art anymore' well, the careful construction of the 3 stories in the trilogy will - if hi Ren didn't already - prove that Ren is a master story teller and a man very skilled with words. That on top of very skilled guitarplay. Sure the other songs are great as well, and you can speak for each of them, giving context. In the end it's context like that that will help Seb make the best choice for him and his channel.

[@Hundhammer]

@@saelfaer appreciate your effort - I sometimes give very long comments, almost essays, sometimes containing proposals or requests and background, and also links, sometimes not but only general thoughts on artists or music or art in general... I'd give some more context for example if I wanted Sebs to react to Isyana Sarasvati - Lexicoustic ep. 1 'Lexicon', because he never heard her before and I'd try to rise his curiosity... - but with Ren, and especially if one's heard at least one title already it's a waste of time explaining to whomever why they might listen to him, either they got it that this guy is a genius and one should check out as much Ren as possible for one's own sake, or they don't get it, then it's a waste of time as well because I'm not interested in watching a reactor who doesn't get it and is not excited... Elizabeth's (The Charismatic Voice) reaction, also premiered today, exemplifies what I expect ideally... So honestly I don't really care if Sebs does another reaction to Ren, and if so to which song... My list is only intended to reward him by liking, watching the entire video and commenting for his algorhythm. And as Sebs is not stupid, he'll continue to discover Ren, and usually a reaction channel will do a follow up to the song which gets mentioned most often in the comments... so my list may be helpful in picking one and at the same time shows that Ren is not a one hit wonder... I'm sure many guys will suggest e.g. the trilogy as you did, or other songs, and give more context than I did, Sebs would only have to read the same thing over and over... There's no need for you to run around and teach other people on how they should write their comments... There are channels which know me so well and appreciate my taste so much that it's enough for me to drop a name and title and say "don't miss this for your own sake" and they will do it... you don't even know how Sebs and me stand together, if he remembers and recognizes me at all, whether I'm a regular to his channel and long time sub, or just an occasional Ren hopper... You write your comments the way you think they should be, and I do it my way, alright? Peace and love from Bavaria 🙂

[@chandrabrame4344]

I Shot the Sheriff (live busking version)

[@janmulcahy1458]

Love it. It's a masterpiece. I've seen it a hundred times and I'm still not sick of it 😊😊😊check out everything he does, he can't miss and cannot be assigned to any one genre.

[@deannatyler880]

This song has saved me and changed me in so many ways

[@morganv.6128]

Ren is incredible. This video was recorded live.

[@shanapettigrew1609]

Thank you!!’ I’m SO HAPPY YOU HOPPED ON THIS TRAIN!

[@donald7244]

When you yelled "What the Frick" on the yodeling part I immediately subscribed. That was exactly my reaction the first time I heard it. lol🤣😃😃

[@tracyrodgers5179]

Awesome reaction. Ren has completely captivated me because he is an absolutely beautiful human who has turned his pain into art and had the courage to share it with all of us. He has inspired me to learn to do the same. It’s so easy to get stuck and let the mind monkey control us. This gives me hope and I feel less alone in the universe. ❤️ subscribed. Have you done the tale of Jenny and screech (full) ? I’ll scroll your videos. His story telling is above top notch and the content gutted me. It’s beautiful and horrible and I can’t stop watching people watch it for the first time. Ren reaction videos are my new “drug” of procrastination. I fucking love him.

[@8cylinderstolife737]

Now, consider the fact that Ren does his songs LIVE and in 1 take! insanely talented and literally like a modern day Shakespearean Bard

[@sslauckland507]

4th take

[@zachhenderson7982]

4th take, but one shot. Still impressive.

[@8cylinderstolife737]

Sorry, I meant 1 shot… yes I know it was the 4th take of the shot. My bad got poor wording

[@hmo_mackey]

@@8cylinderstolife737 This isn't a one-shot video as explained by the cinematographer Samuel Perry-Falvey in the comments of Jonathan Hiller's (Filmmaker Reacts) reaction to Hi Ren. The audio may have been recorded in a single take but many people have been saying that this is a one-shot video like the Tales trilogy and some other Ren videos, when it is not. Doesn't take anything away from it though, it's a masterpiece nonetheless.

[@JensRandolff]

Here is some information on Ren's story, in case you didn't already know. I gathered it from old newspaper interviews, articles, and Ren's livestreams and posts where he discussed his condition. Ren Eryn Gill is a British musician/independent artist; born in Wales on March 29, 1990, or ‘91 (depending on which source you cite), he grew up in Brighton. Ren pursued a career in music from an early age. In 2009, while studying music performance at Bath Spa University, he began to experience health issues and was struggling to attend his lectures. In 2010, he was signed by Sony Records and was working on an album when his health deteriorated to the point where he was unable to continue and subsequently dropped by Sony. Ren's illness often kept him in bed for up to 23 hours daily. Ren was initially misdiagnosed with depression, bipolar disorder, and chronic fatigue syndrome, which led him to experience psychosis. It would take seven years before a doctor in Belgium finally correctly diagnosed Ren with autoimmunity, Lyme disease, and resulting damage to the brain, organs, joints, and PTSD. Ren eventually underwent stem cell therapy in the United States, which improved his health, but it has not been a cure. Ren is currently in Canada for more treatments, including surgeries, and will have to be there for at least six months (Summer of 2023). Ren’s Canadian doctor discovered that Ren also developed a condition called Mast Cell Activation Disorder, which has affected the myelin sheath in his brain, his thyroid, adrenals, as well as his bones/joints. Ren stated: "It's a lot to wrap my head around having to be away from friends, family, and a successful career, and almost feels like a total juxtaposition to the fact that my music is blowing up right now and spreading to all corners of the world, but that's life, we take the good with the bad." Ren’s recent wisdom tooth removal went well, but he is currently battling an infection following cavitation surgery, and he is not feeling well. Let's keep supporting Ren as he undergoes his treatments. Check out and subscribe to his channel, listen to some of his earlier work, like and comment on his performances, and let's lift Ren's spirits. If you are a believer, pray for him. Ren is an artist with something to say to this generation, and his work is needed in these troubling times. Here is the link to Ren’s GoFundMe page to raise money for his current treatment. www.gofundme.com/f/ren-get-better-from-lyme-disease-and-autoimmunity

[@amydavies2529]

So glad you're finding Ren! He's a poet, songwriter, singer, rapper, plays multiple instruments. Most of his songs are one take, live, like this one. Chalk Outlines with Chinchilla is a beautiful song to react to, along with so many others. He's quite diverse.

[@amydavies2529]

I didn't see a donate link???

[@hubby924]

This truly is a masterpiece... I've personally been through a lot of psychosis in my life, and this helps 💯❤️

[@thehazelinthejane]

Your dogs had me cracking up! Great reaction. I'm very glad you took a chance and did this one.

[@bbruteparris]

I was waiting for you to react to this!

[@JensRandolff]

“Hi Ren" is the song that put Ren on everyone's radar since December; it went viral and has garnered more than 6 million views since its debut, but he has been creating great music for more than ten years. Ren’s music videos are generally recorded live, often in a single take, although not necessarily the first take, and from various camera angles. His release, "Sick Boi," is almost another chapter to "Hi Ren." Many of Ren’s songs resonate with people because he addresses struggles that many others face every day. Ren plays multiple instruments (acoustic, electric, and bass guitar, piano, drums), has impressive vocals, is an excellent storyteller, and is quite the philosopher and poet. He is considered by many a modern bard; he calls his music “bardcore.” Ren’s earliest recordings on KZbin are from his time in a band called “Trick The Fox,” consisting of Ren and his buddies Charlie and Tommy. Unfortunately, the band performed only briefly due to Ren’s onset of health issues. They are very talented. A fun clip to watch is “The Mash Up.” Ren’s trilogy "The Tale of Jenny/Screech/Violet" has been likened to a Shakespearean tragedy and is a prime example of his genius; it is a master’s class in storytelling. The three acts are haunting, and the conclusion will catch you off guard. The trilogy needs to be watched in the order given, as this is the flow of the storyline and is best watched as a whole rather than piecemeal. Ren’s collaborations with Chinchilla (“Chalk Outlines,” “How to Be Me,” “Sexual Healing,” “One Dance/Drunk in Love”) are beautiful and showcase his singing voice. His live music videos are especially impressive. Ren's personal reflections are threaded through many of his songs; "Insomnia," "Depression," “Diazepam," “Penitence,” “Dear God,” “Heretic,” “Dominos,” his "Freckled Angels" album, just to name a few, all deserve a listen. His song "Money Game" (Part I & II) is another recommendation, although it is less of a personal song than it is an indictment of greed and the resulting injustices in this world. Ren’s Hip Hop/Rap style songs are all worth checking out if you enjoy this genre; they are pretty amazing. Check out “The Hunger,” “Genesis,” “What You Want,” “Losing it (FISHER rap retake),” “Right here, right now (Fatboy Slim one shot retake),” "Life is Funny," “Love Music (Parts 1, 2, and 3),” “Crucify Your Culture,” “Power,” and his latest release, “Bittersweet symphony (The Verve retake).” As I recently discovered, Ren also recorded a cover of “Can't Help Falling In Love (Elvis Cover),” that is simply beautiful. Then there are his performances with Sam Tompkins (“Blind Eyed,” “Earned it /Mans World / Falling,” “Walking on the moon/No Diggity”), Eden Nash (“Humble,” “Ocean”), Bibi (“Crutch,” “Ahiahiaoha”), Molly McKinna (“Penitence”), his former bandmate, Romain Axisa (“French Song”), which are all great. "The Big Push" busking sessions, concerts, and live recordings all are awesome and well worth checking out. Their covers of "I Shot the Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop," "Wade in the Water/Nina Simone/Trouble so Hard," "An Englishman in New York," “Bongo Bong,” “War Pigs,” the songs "Oh My Woman," “Swan Song,” “Sweet Little Lady," "It's Alright," "Watch Out," “Dignity,” and so many others are equally impressive. In anticipation of his stay in Canada for more treatments, Ren prepared some music ahead of time to be released over the next six months that he expects to be gone. He released “Sick Boi” and “Bittersweet Symphony (The Verve retake),” which is another masterful work.

[@suzannemurnane2714]

Ren is a prodigy! There is no specific genre he is in. It is Ren's genre. I am obsessed with him! So refreshing and new. Please go down the Ren Rabbit Hole! You won't be disappointed!

[@JohnPaul-hm2ys]

I was happy to hear you say "well read". As you explore the eclectic world of Ren, he will prove how well read and intelligent this young man truly is. He is obviously one smart cookie.

[@scottwatson9453]

Even the people who don't hear actual voices being spoken in their minds. We all can connect to this timeless masterpiece because everyone has self doubt, even if they want to deny they do. I always enjoy your reactions. Thanks homie.

[@danielnln]

"I was made to be broken and tested"

[@margaretc5679]

I like that you picked up on the comical elements. It's such a heavy song, but even so, his sense of humor comes through. He's genuinely hilarious and light-hearted most of the time.

[@bbruteparris]

Another important song by Ren is Chalk outlines.

[@tonyjames9016]

He absolutely magic in a bottle. If you want a deeper dive into the emotion and raw talent of his voice, try Chalk Outlines by him and Chinchilla (Live Version). You will not be disappointed. It speaks to the voice in all of us. Thank you for being you! I'm here for the ride.

[@DavidSmith-cc5hk]

This was performed live. This was take 4.

[@shanapettigrew1609]

Someone noticed He has a couple diff length hospital gowns on, other than that, he could’ve done it 200 takes and I wouldn’t have noticed or cared BUT, knowing this one was in 4, and most of his others are 1-2avg… that’s impressive enough to top of the game charts above 95% of the “artists” and the “thought provoking crap” they spew into our youth..REN, NF..Tyson J, CHURCH.. they are ALL seemingly, and in perfect timing, trying to Save the World or at least Give USALL 🌍🌏🌎🌦🌤☀️🎯❤️😊

[@salishseamermaid]

I was very much looking forward to you getting to Ren! Great reaction. Please check out more of his music. He's one of the most versatile, genre-hopping and genre-bending artists I've seen in a long, long time.

[@majboomer1285]

I win! I was betting that by the end Ren would make you stop walking and just stand there listening. He has a varied and excellent catalog, worth the trip down this rabbit hole.

[@asaenstedt3755]

Don't forget to walk ...; D. "Money game part1&2, crutch, chalk outlines", everything with Ren is amazing!!!

[@ohb71303]

First time I saw this, “okay who is?” Went down the rabbit hole with, “what else he got?” If you got some time and can hold those tears back a bit, “the story of Jenny & Screech (full)”.. PS he has a mic on himself and the guitar. Did this live with 1 take!

[@Jess-gf4os]

YES!!! I'm so glad you are diving into Ren. Welcome to another amazing rabbit hole lol

[@aaronhommel4615]

Thank you for the honest reaction. Your mention of having personal experience with bi-polar really struck he hard. This music is frighteningly accurate. Thank you.

[@bbruteparris]

It's mind blowing

[@christinapeck966]

I’m Obsessed with REN ✨🎶he’s incredible!! 🥰Music is life !!🎶 🙏🏽Prayers for REN✨

[@shawnhaseman4581]

Did anyone els notice the dog humping the bed behind him 😂

[@zdendael]

Immediately! LOL :D

[@82mattwood]

6:18 Awesome!

[@BigHomieSteveTheMetalHead]

​@@82mattwood I didn't even notice until I read the comments lol, thanks for posting the time stamp.

[@renee9365]

I'm old so I generally don't care for or listen to rap, but this guy is different and the most important reason is that I can actually understand what he's saying. I am someone who is into the lyrics and if I can't understand them, I change the channel. This was a good song and this guy has a lot of talent. I hope he does well.

[@kevinquilliam1532]

Haha it blew me away when I first seen it ! I just love watching your reaction 😂 good luck Ren 👊🏻

[@jeffreyallen-uw9uh]

Thanks for sharing Sebs -nice mentioning some of Ren's story. Subscribed:)

[@bloodofmegiddo]

Ren is known for one takes.

[@fibromyalgia_yarn_resin]

This song for me hits hard. Cause I deal with mental health illnesses. And people don’t like talking about it. I talk about it on my channel, and how it works with art therapy. I love seeing you and your wife’s reactions to new songs. Wait in the truck - I’ve cried every time I hear it. And this song as well. Having mental illness is hard and it’s harder cause you’re battling yourself snd other people who might not believe you. You guys earned my subscribe ❤

[@ericswiatowy9288]

LOL Dude, you started speaking over one of the best lines in the song! Toward the end after he stood up. Give it another listen :)

[@luvnmommyhood]

Welcome to the rabbit hole that is Ren! You need to check out Chalk Outlines w/ Chinchilla! Btw...your confused beard rub had me cackling! Love your videos!

[@jamesherendeen9814]

GRAMMY!

[@Lou-xq9br]

Love watching people's 1st time reactions to #ren Man is a genius 🔥❣️

[@stephenlackey5852]

This is art of transcendent beauty and an *important* song. Artists often struggle with imposter syndrome. There’s a movie starring Olivia Munn called “Violet” that rings of this and was a transformative experience for me… just as this song also resonates. As a person who’s never been able to escape imposter syndrome and negative self-talk, *realizing* that I can exert the strength that destructive voice questions-strength that I *know* I have-was sooo important. It takes time to push past the negativity-to make your own voice stronger, but if anyone out there is struggling with this, please please please *know* that you can do it. *Know* that I believe in you… but you don’t need me to-just like you don’t need the shroud of doubt that feels first of protection and then as a prison. You are *stronger* than that voice. You are stronger than you can *possibly* know… until you push back with softness or aggression-your choice.

[@karenclady7565]

Love this!

[@OlleStahlberg]

Thanks for walking us through Hi Ren. 😉👍🏼

[@vivianwilliams2995]

The look on your face the entire time was priceless! Ren is a genius! Top tier storytelling

[@missrubyphoenix]

This is... Wow... This is definitely something else. Such an important message to the people who deal with mental problems every day. As a person who has sort of a split personality, who always "argue" with each other, inside my head, this perfect chaos is just.. crazy amazing. We are human beings, who sometimes have to deal with our inner demons, fight them and win. Let the light prevail.

[@eunomiac]

The fact that you _got_ the line "I will rise from the east and I'll settle on the ocean floor" as a reference to Mr. 666 from Revelations made my day. Literally _no one_ remarks about that line, and it's my favourite.

[@pwitherspoon100]

Watching your reaction to this artist again. Please do another one of his songs. For Joe, Jenny’s Tale/Screech’s Tale/ Violets Tale are awesome! I can’t get enough of Ren and I love your reactions!

[@Sassyglbeauty]

I’ve watched this video probably a minimum of 50x and EVERYTIME he stands up, I get goosebumps. 8:57

[@beckyboop3517]

Ren was also in a band called The Big Push, there you will see more of the talent that is Ren. I shot the sheriff/ road to Zion video and Wade in the water / Nina Simone video. The other band members are also on fire too.

[@Rumbubbles]

Hi'yall , Sebs, New to your reaction channel. Hi Ren , Was MASTERFUL I would consider it ART ! I have never seen anyone speak about mental illness, or portray a vision of mental illness / split personality that leaves you with a complete understanding of what is going on inside the mind. One has to wonder ? How frustrating it must be for the people who have these illnesses to explain this experience, Not only to Doctor's But the Judicial System .They are mocked in court or called crazy . Or they are not believed it all. I can't credit this man enough. I hope everybody sees "HI Ren" Doctor's, Judge's, Prosecutors & Defense Attorneys, Friends, Family, more importantly ,Our EDUCATORS. ( It's the vessel that could change the WORLD 🌎 The way we see it & how we act on It ) This should be produced in every Language. Lisa

[@jenk4653]

Great reaction ❤❤❤ much love to you and your family!

[@kylormiller242]

I definitely would suggest the tale of Jenny and screech! It’s a story telling masterpiece!!!!!

[@anticafo]

Instant sub! really thoughtful and sincere reaction! Hope you take a deeper dive into Ren's music - his rap, singing, busking and collaborations with other musicians (such as Chinchilla, Sam Tompkins, Eden Nash- are all incredible. Most agree though his masterpiece is the Trilogy Tales of Jenny/Screech and Violet - has to be done in order, so look out for the full version that Ren put together in correct order - it will blow your mind and these are the stories we need to hear and process. Thanks again!

[@mikeconnors8360]

It's one take live. Everything he does is amazing.

[@rachelcarter5282]

Bro.. You've not seen or heard anything like Ren. Genius in every genre, an Artist like we only get to see in a lifetime.Support this man!

[@deborahhalbert3372]

It’s art and we’re here for all of it. Time to go deep down the Ren rabbit hole. Be prepared for a lot of different styles but all great. 🔥

[@patparker4280]

I saw a comment that the rabbit hole is more of a rabbit warren with Ren

[@deborahhalbert3372]

@@patparker4280 touché

[@kevinjorgensen1046]

It gone from 8.3 million to 8.5 million views in the past few days. Ren is saving lives, of this I have no doubt whatsoever.

[@evolutionviii12]

Oh Sebs, Ren has so much to say. Sick Boi, Chalk Outlines (live), Dear God, Crutch, How to Be Me (live), The Tale of Jenny and Screech (full), Money Game 1 and 2, Love Song 1, 2, & 3...all are great!! His band The Big Push is amazing. The busking with Sam Tompkins. His retakes. Just dive down the rabbit hole. It's almost as deep as the Tool rabbit hole!!! Much more diverse, for sure!

[@jameskelly3764]

Great reaction..go down the ren rabbit hole it's amazing he is a world talent

[@mikekokoski5881]

So glad you found Ren, such a great up and coming artist. Check out the mc sessions of blind eyed, money game, the hunger, chalk outline and many more of his songs. This guy will be huge I feel it

[@johnstipanic2389]

BARDCORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@CateB66]

Ren uses his guitar skills as a second narrator which, if you react to it, you’ll pick up on this with the brilliant Violets Tale Trilogy. A true master at telling a story

[@amandalinard9835]

We all have this debate going on inside us but some are not willing to talk about it! I can’t watch Ren’s video enough ❤ Great reaction!

[@TheWorldsEnd66]

This has helped me understand myself much more. Right now I’m in the darkness the light has cast. I don’t know whether I will return this time from this swing of the pendulum. I just know I’m a student.

[@lisamayreed6399]

Big ren fan....ty for playing his work.

[@BrianLee-cq2hc]

You should hear him really rap in The Hunger! His rhyme schemes and flow changes are insane and definitely top tier. The Hunger is the Frankenstein (monster) that Ren made to conquer the music world. It will blow your mind. I'm Losing It is his second best rap.

[@belindamelville2270]

Ren 🥰👏👏👏

[@guitarmuscle6968]

Thank You for the reaction Sir this was all done Live from what i understand it was run through 4 times and Ren was happy with the 4th take which is the Video all in one take, he has an incredible back story and he also plays in a Band The Big Push who are also Amazing and have a KZbin channel, liked and Subbed, i recommend Ren x Chinchilla - How To Be Me (live)

[@loadedorygun]

I’ve seen it a ton metaphorically on other reacts, but yours is the first one where Ren literally stopped someone in their tracks lol

[@joli3ma3]

Great reaction. You should take a dive into his work. He is so extremely talented, raw, insightful, intelligent, real, the list goes on and on. His music is really relatable for people going through hard times. He's brought so many different walks of life together with "Hi Ren" and I'm loving watching his success rise!

[@jonhorne6814]

It’s 2023 and my guy still on the Nordic track 😂. All love , enjoyed the reaction!

[@pwitherspoon100]

We all have that negative voice in our heads that tell us we will never be good enough, skinny enough, smart enough, pretty enough. … I love REN and this song. Thanks for your reaction. ❤

[@geraldbrienza4474]

The shock look on your face just makes my day…..

[@andythompson2009]

Watching Ren reaction videos has been become a whole new genre 🤣🤣🤣

[@sketchtherapy1218]

You gotta see the trilogy of Jenny & Screech where he is a bard telling you a story & Chalk Outlines with Chinchilla where they sing about the battle between addiction & over prescription.

[@ChainedPhantom]

I imagine he does do it all live on stage. My dude, he's doing it live IN THIS VERY VIDEO.

[@OJB42]

Yeah, I think he's legit too, very legit, which is more than I can say for 90% of music.

[@C16i100]

You are officially the treadmill man ;) good reaction

[@gullybear20]

Not me being totally distracted by the puppy antics going on in the background 😂😂😂

[@thepickingpauper9652]

It's been said it was " 1 take on the 4th try".... with his busking background, I wouldn't doubt that at all! He right... he is a genius! Give the live version of "Chalk Outlines" a listen... it's brilliant!

[@treeboar711]

Nice catch on the Book of Revelations Easter eggs. Few have mentioned it

[@sathinel77]

U right! Its one run and no cuttings, etc. Like in the theatre! Modern times bard!

[@tyghe_bright]

For more Ren--he does so many different things: More storytelling: The Ballads of Jenny and Screech (and Ballad of Violet) More singing, also about mental health: Chalk Outlines (duet with Chincilla) Totally different musical style, busking: Either Ren & Sam Tompkins - Earned it /Mans World / Falling OR The Big Push - Wade in the water / Nina simone / Trouble so hard Full-force Rap god mode: The Hunger

[@danrudnick5252]

Is it mental health? Is it religious? Is it Jung and shadow work? So many different ways to interpret it.

[@danrudnick5252]

@@CateB66 yeah I know his story. And it could be a straight telling of his experience. But it almost seems in the end that he says he tempted the devil and the devil rose to the challenge with saying "I said I would defeat the forces of evil and suffered the consequences." Along with the direct references to Lucifer, Father of Lies, Mephistopheles, etc. But the line "A coin minted different sides" suggests that the light and the dark are both just a part of human nature, and you need to embrace both to be fully whole, which led me to Jung.

[@Spunky62]

I just LOVE Ren. His WHOLE catalog is RIDICULOUS! ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 And I HAVE TO SAY, I have never seen a reaction on a treadmill, but you KEEP ON! That's a GREAT way to get rid of the ENERGY! 😏🫡🤷‍♀️✌️🫶🔥🎶💯

[@sheaalexander157]

You talked through the best line in the song

[@jessicahimmel7867]

Been waiting for you to find Ren 🔥

[@teknotony]

This is a Masterpiece

[@catcherinthesky4106]

I have watched every reaction of this song on KZbin. And now finally I came here to watch someone react to this video while walking. Next mission is to find a reactor wearing a Smurf costume.

[@lelandmaupin1096]

Yes, my Dude! This was a live performance, with no cuts, one take. His guitar is wired and he's wearing a mike.