First Time Reaction to Ren - The Tale of Jenny & Screech

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[@texashookem22]

One thing most people overlook is that while young Screech was terrorizing the streets, Jenny was walking them. What is a 14 year old in high heels and rosy cheeks doing late at night on streets that she has walked 1000 times before? This opens up conversation about the foster care system, as well. This song says so much without expressly saying it. It is masterfully written.

[@BrandonWestfall]

Forster Care as well as prostitution. They also miss the fact Patrick was with Screech's girlfriend.

[@johngalasso8074]

Then maybe I "missed" that's where Patrick was. Other than a reasonable guess, where is that implied?

[@triggerhappysound]

@@johngalasso8074 In the song itself? It's not whatsoever. However it is very much implied in some instagram stuff that Ren did promoting it (if I remember correctly it was done as if Ren had had his phone stolen and the thief - in this case Screech - was uploading videos from it).

[@Kennyancat]

And where was Patrick in the middle of the night and why was screeches girlfriend "busy" late at night as well hmm

[@johngalasso8074]

@triggerhappysound like I said, unless there's something I missed like IG promotion. I don't think the song implies it at all, it's just one of many possible inferences.

[@ryderjohnson1293]

"I forgot Ren was there" I can't think of a higher compliment to pay an artist.

[@jasonklenetsky5687]

There’s a good chance that the reason Patrick wasn’t home was the same reason “babe” was busy.

[@brianarsuaga5008]

I've watched this performance of Ren a hundred times and nearly as many reactions. Many by professional musicians. I never heard anyone call out how Ren dissolves away, where you almost forget he's there. I hadn't appreciated that, before. Thanks

[@Pablopax4]

Been watching you both for about 3 years I'm guessing, glad you are onboard, this is Ren's year, only 11 months since Hi Ren dropped and he scores a number one album in the UK. As an independent artist no less.

[@dougoneill7266]

Brilliant achievement for him and his team. well deserved.

[@garbeal2397]

He is by far the most talented musician of this generation.

[@firefighterchick]

Ren is simply a genius. He can do it all. A lyricist, singer rapper, plays piano guitar and beat boxes. He deserves every bit of success. This is definitely one of his gut wrenching ones. All as an independent artist.

[@supasoulproductions]

His Money Game is another great 3 parter. He also has major rapping skills ...The Hunger, Animal Flow, Seven Sins, Sick Boi (Which is the title of his new hip hop album that went to #1 in the UK). Also he was in a wonderful band called The Big Push who made a name for themselves busking in Brighton...I Shot the Sheriff, War Pigs, Englishmen In New York. HIs talent level is immense and so is his creativity. Welcome to the Ren-egades!

[@twistedpixel756]

when you get to money gane pt. 2, make sure you go with the "official lyric video" version.

[@sirweebs2914]

And also make sure you skip part 3..

[@darrellwood1594]

RIP Jenny and Screech.They came into the world the same day and left this world on the same day!

[@keithedwards689]

I hope that you noticed that 90% of his videos are recorded live and in 1 take. He plays that guitar and sings right there in front of you .. an amazing artist .. and without a label behind him .. he doesn't need them.

[@AP-gb3eh]

The tragedy and horror of generational violence in a live performance,outside with a camera man ,that’s it. Locations chosen by acoustics and availability. He has a wide range of music and has been performing since he was a teenager,now 33 years old. As he has said performing and playing are skills you work at. Ren has supported himself by busking on the streets but his time has come. There are some great performances with his bandmates from the Big Push a band that broke up in late 2022. He has done some great duets with various musicians. Lots of people will tell you about his horrific health issues that sidelined his career, but enjoy his musical journey it’s a gas ☮️

[@Hi-SickBoiFan]

There is a live 360 degrees cam performance of this which is cool as,def worth a peek :)

[@Krust_Acean]

Run down that rabbit hole. There's much more

[@brandonfornwalt2616]

So much. It’s all unique and very authentic

[@mikemedrano8579]

Money Game parts 1-3 are a must watch. Part 3 is his most ambitious video yet. Lifelong metalhead here. I saw Hi Ren in January and haven't been this hyped about an artist since I heard The Beatles at 7 years old.

[@ObservingPerception24x7]

Finally the first reaction that talks about the intuition that Jenny ignored to her detriment. Something that everyone should learn to trust beyond any thinking.

[@TheSwede9]

I love the point you made that Ren doesn't always need beats and producers and a whole bunch of things around him to just captivate you and be a great musician. He does some great things on amazing beats as well, which I believe he produces a lot of the time. He's just so versatile. I hope ya'll dive deeper into the rabbit hole because he's so multifaceted.

[@jjkehrley]

The greatest thing though, when Ren does need beats, the tend to be his own beats!

[@joelshah-rao3010]

Amazing how you call him Bard! Thats what he's known as. Ren is a modern bard playing a style called bard-core! ❤

[@AidyShaw]

Yeah. A troubadour, a bard. Gets it.

[@gclladd4540]

Ren has been making music for years, most of which is on his channel, every song he makes is outstanding in it's own right, now he is starting to gain success which has long been overdue. There is an enormous catalogue of his music available online spanning his entire career both as a single artist, collaborator and band member covering all types of music.

[@chrisdaccardi8821]

I'm here for the Ren journey! Money Game Trilogy is absolutely epic. Everything Ren does is outstanding! 🤘😎🤘

[@christendomdefenderbeready3251]

Yet you do not know >>> # WATCH THE PEAKY BLINDERS ???

[@christendomdefenderbeready3251]

future proves past

[@GeePeeSterRace]

All we can say is 'you aint seen nothing yet' welcome to Ren.

[@williamparrish9954]

at he start of Jenny tale Ren was beatboxing trumpet

[@deportedsouls3165]

Great! Now on to "Chalk Outlines" to see another side of him! You'll love it!!!😊

[@dustinbritton4779]

Ren dropped sick boi album roughly 2 weeks ago and it hit number1 in the UK! I believe there are 18 songs and all bangers! He has such a range of style that makes him more versatile than most people out today. He is also an independent artist! 🔥 🔥

[@ClearTheRubble7]

It was climbing the charts in the US, starting at 137 and reaching 54 last week or the week before. I lost track of where it is now, but it's done amazingly well for the work of a fully independent artist. Excellent album! 🤠

[@laurabrevitz3944]

I can't tell you how many times I've watched this reaction, first, because I love the songs/videos, and second because I loved your reactions to it.

[@KathyBeasley80]

My fave is Humble, but agree with other comments about Money Game 1, 2 and 3. Absolutely worth the shine.

[@lokephoenix1039]

I’ve said this on many reaction videos: NO ONE is ready for the last line of Violet’s Tale. The reaction as soon as the word “twins” was said says it all

[@patrickquinlan3056]

I have always loved your reactions. Please do more Ren reactions. Ren is not a newcomer. His health stopped him from enjoying a career. He started making beats when he was 12. He just released his second album which is now number one in the UK. I recommend "Humble". You will love it.

[@Alithia451]

He made it to the UK album charts place 1 a few weeks ago. Check him out with his band The Big Push.

[@MCP920]

Never have I ever! He’s brilliant. Far more than two years. Wonderful reaction. Thank you.

[@SolLunaris]

Money game is incredible. There are 3 of them and the 3rd one is one of the grestest things ive ever heard in my life. If you watch the 2nd one makes sure its the lyric video as there's 2 versions and the lyric one is best. At the very least watch the 3rd one its amazing.

[@dave.james007]

Fantastic reaction, hope you do some more,Ren was also in a band called the big push check out i shot the sheriff road to Zion hip-hop the version where he has on the red braces, one of my favourite songs is Ren murderer acoustic version, enjoy the rabbit hole 👍

[@williamparrish9954]

Ren is a musical genius he sings and raps play drum bass piano he produces mixes his own beats he also beatboxes

[@steveparker8065]

Glad to see that you were both Rentertained. Love the reaction please keep going down the Ren rabbit hole as it's deep, dark and devastatingly insightful.

[@Slymanno]

@steveparker8065 - permission to steal the "Rentertained" line? Love it!

[@steveparker8065]

@@Slymanno Feel free to use, ideas should be free! :)

[@carlahelin5203]

Rentertained. Love it!

[@sarahirwin8912]

Your reaction to this song has instantly become my favorite. Ren is just fabulous and I get so excited watching people experience him for the first time! Fantastic reaction! Thank you!!

[@papacarl2002]

Yes Yes Yessss!!! Two of my longtime favorite reactors finally got to my favorite artist of this year. You both *NAILED IT* on your reaction, thoughts, insights and you’re damn right it’s better for him to be an independent artist. 🤔 he might even be able to got #1 on the UK charts without a f’kn corporate label to poison his visions... oh wait… he just did. Y’all strap in and keep going on the Ren Rollercoaster- 🤘🏼🎧🤟🏼

[@simonstrivelli4486]

Here for the Ren rabbit hole. Subscribed. Great reactions.

[@BrandonWestfall]

Ren is an absolute beast of a human being. You really can't go wrong with anything he releases. I just had a 6 hour road trip to Utah and am driving back to Idhao tomorrow. I spent the bulk of that 6 hours listening to his entire discography. I highly recommend listening to Losing It or Love Music 1, 2, and 3 if you're looking for up beat fun songs. He has a lot of serious songs but he has a lot of fun songs as well. You just need to know what to look for. My personal favorites are Freckled Angels (Written for his late friend Joe Hughes, react to both the live and studio versions if you choose this one), and Fire. He chose to release Sick Boi at $5/album to make sure everyone could afford it. He also goes out of his way to remove any copyright claims on reactions. Don't sleep on Ren. He'll change your life.

[@AlSnoopsReid]

Another story most reactors miss out on is called What Went Wrong and What Went Wrong ll. It is done by Ren and Sam Tompkins and it's definitely worth some of your time. Much love from Scotland.

[@sarahh7834]

I’ve just recommend Ren and sam what went wrong 1&2 , it’s definitely a fun vibe but a serious undertone. In my top 10 from Ren for sure

[@canadianteslamartin9221]

I don’t believe the videographer is Sam Tompkins, you have the wrong Sam lol

[@gcarap]

@@canadianteslamartin9221 He meant What Went Wrong was Ren and Sam Tompkins,, he was bot talking about Samuel the videographer.

[@AlSnoopsReid]

@@canadianteslamartin9221 I didn't say the videographer was Sam Tompkins! I could perhaps have worded my comment better by saying that Ren and Sam Tompkins both appeared in the video, but it is still true that "it is done by Ren and sam Tompkins". Perhaps you shouldn't make the assumption that I was talking about who the videographer was when I didn't mention the word video or videographer anywhere in my comment.

[@AlSnoopsReid]

@@gcarap Thanks for having my back there my friend. As I put in my answer to him, I didn't mention video or videographer anywhere in my comment.

[@rveino2978]

Great reaction you need to go down the rabbit hole.peace

[@EclecticInstinct]

Great genuine reaction. As expectyed from you guys, of course.

[@xdaniedx]

Actually Ren calls his style "Bardcore" but he does so many different genres. From folk storytelling like this video, to rap and reggae. He plays guitar, piano and bass also. He actually is mainly a singer, and story teller but he loves rap so he just released a rap album he put out himself, totally independent, and he got the number one spot in the UK beating out Rick Astley. All this while he's been in Canada for almost a year getting treatment for Lyme disease that ravaged his body for almost a decade because he was misdiagnosed. They told him he was bipolar, was making it up, everything other than Lyme disease so he's on Canada getting this treatment that will help with the nerve damage, neurological damage, brain damage and hopefully will let him eat more than the 5 or 6 foods he can eat that don't make him horribly sick. So while sick he got a frigging number one album and he's very interactive with reactors and loves them because if it wasn't for ya'll spreading his music he wouldn't have the number one album and he past a million followers on KZbin not thst long ago either! His newest video, "The Money Game Part 3" is another 9 minutes of AMAZING storytelling! He's amazing and continue down his rabbit hole, you won't be disappointed!

[@michaelbradley7529]

Ren's portfolio is so diverse it's mind blowing. Once you get thru the usual Ren requests, you should react to Ren's "Love Music" parts 1 thru 4. Then go straight into his recent album release that is currently number 1 in the UK charts.

[@charleen2074]

It reached #1 that first full week, but I believe it has dropped significantly as of current

[@michaelbradley7529]

@@charleen2074 Nobody stays at number 1 indefinitely, the achievement is the act of getting there.

[@charleen2074]

@@michaelbradley7529 I understand that. That was my point, lol

[@michaelbradley7529]

@@charleen2074 I understand and wasn't implying anything about what you were saying. Simply clarifying a point for any other potential readers.

[@Melanie-AlwaysJustMe]

Thanks for doing this one! 🔥 You never will know what you will get with Ren. Raps, sings, storytells, pop sounding. He does it all. Im here for anything by Ren. Also very great job of yall getting the story, by how they was separated and how that happened. Some dont get it. To see his rap skills, check out Power, Hunger, What you Want, Genesis ect

[@carlahelin5203]

OMG! I’m soooo excited that you have now entered into the Ren rabbit hole! You are the very first reactors I ever watched. Love you guys! Since finding Ren back in March that is all I listen to so was pumped when I saw you were doing Hi Ren. Then so let down that you weren’t able to watch the entire video as the ending, according to Ren, is the part he is most proud of and needed to get the full effect. All of REN’s music is genius! On top of that he is a super selfless guy and just the best, really. He has quiet the back story dealing with undiagnosed Lyme disease and is still currently getting treatment for autoimmune problems. I’m sure some other Renagades will comment more details. I recommend Money Game 1, 2 and 3. (Make sure #2 is the lyric video, it packs more punch then the live version) For more fun and Power, and his band The Big Push live “War Pigs”and I Shot the Sherrif”

[@Critical_Cynic]

Red suspenders version of I Shot the Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop ;)

[@andrewparker9569]

Great reaction This was filmed live from start to finish one take

[@thatcanadianwhitetrashguy]

Tasha Nailed it Ren read this News Story and Turned it into this BardChord Style of News Telling by a Traveling Group of Actors, Comedians and Musicians . Annie Lennox did a Fascinating Christmas Version of " God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" in Bardchord Style

[@michaelwalker5459]

I've seen dozens of reactions to this, and this was by far the purist reaction. You was so into the story and your reaction to the twist at the end was amazing

[@brianbarger6025]

Thanks for doing this you two! Troubadour was exactly the same word that went through my mind in the first minute of this song. Then to hear you guys use the same word was great. Keep up the fantastic work.

[@kielia727]

Ren has a large catalog including his music with his band The Big Push. He just dropped an album called Sick Boi. He charted at number one in the UK. Rens music is diverse. There is little that he can't do . He can Rap rap as well. We in the USA are missing out. Please do more Ren. Also, don't know if you all know this but Ren has been very ill for a very long time. He has Lyme disease and was misdiagnosed for 10 years. He is currently in Canada undergoing treatment and has been for a long while. While there he promoted his album , wrote and preformed songs and showed the world what a wonderful person he is. Also most of his work are one takes and he produces his own work. I've never known anyone like him.

[@AidyShaw]

His storytelling is immense. I showed my girlfriend Hi Ren, and she loved it, and discovered this on her own, and it broke her heart. But she now loves Ren.

[@mynameisfen]

For something a little different from this and ‘Hi Ren’ I’d suggest ‘Seven Sins’ from his new album. Just so you can see exactly what he can do with a beat. Great reaction!

[@TheSuperSnake313]

This just blew my mind! You guys are such a blessing, I've found so many incredible performances on this channel. Thank both of you 👍

[@Hailme75]

This guy is so talented. Watch some of his actual rap too or his duets. So talented

[@Mark_Bickerton]

I really hope Ren gets to see this reaction. People need validation for their work, effort and creativity and this has it in spades!... I just wish I was as creative and talented to give it life!

[@Phazetic99]

On I had to pause this because something you guys were talking about. When you said Ren was selfless, that the star was the story and the characters. What a great observation. My favourite movie actors are the ones you wouldn't even recognise because they become the characters perfectly. Gary Oldman comes to mind, and Joachim Pheonix. They are such great actors that the person they are dissolved into the character they play, similar to what you are saying about Ren here. Love it

[@EarthyBlendPOV]

Glad you made it back to Ren! Welcome aboard.

[@louise11854]

hello, dears! lovely, thoughtful reaction!! our man, ren, has a large catalog and an even larger faithful fan base. we love to show up in droves for ren reactions. welcome to the renegades!! kathleen bts renegade

[@abbyg5069]

I have watched many, many, many reaction videos to this Ren track and yours was by far the BEST. What a great reaction!

[@reactivereplays5666]

I have watched this song maybe 60 times now... This is the first time I noticed on part 2 Ren starts the song saying, "The story it starts, right at the end". At the end of the song Ren says, "The story it ends right at the start". He ALWAYS brings the stories full circle... (like MG3) talking in code for the Renagades so no spoilers! Ren is a stylebender! There is NO genre he cannot do! He can sing, rap, act, beatbox, produce, make his own beats, play piano, drums, guitar, base, he can write (both musically and spoken word at Shakespearian levels) and MORE! He is a one man band! Edit:19:19 You agree lol... I said wrote my comment before you said Shakespeare. Jenny was like her mother and froze in fear which enraged Screech even more. Who was just like his father. With Ren... THIS IS THE NORM! 20:54 I SWEAR! 21:35 You could go for another hour... I have been goin for months on Ren!

[@redangel169]

Ren is special. The rabbit hole of his body of work is a journey worth taking.

[@williamparrish9954]

these are all live takes

[@sarahh7834]

Welcome to the Ren rabbit hole! My recommendation Money game 1,2 & 3 in order Sam and Ren what went wrong 1&2 The big push - I shot the sheriff/hip hop And then anything else you haven’t reacted to yet!

[@8dayssooner]

First time seeing you guys and this is one of my favourite reactions to this trilogy! The look on both of your faces when the twist hit, was phenomenal!

[@wexfordgirl1]

Loved your reaction. New subscriber. He made No1 in the UK charts just through his supporters buying his album and downloads beating Rick Astley. It was a massive achievement. No radio play at all. No industry behind him. Just him and his Renegades.

[@pompelmostique]

I discovered Ren videos on KZbin in 2019 when he was busking with his band The Big Push in the UK... He's not very new at this point. Love his musical talent!

[@davidsibley7329]

I have watched dozens of reactions to this performance and I just love your take on it. You may be late to the party but you are really doing justice to his talents. You both have so much more of his content to enjoy yet that I almost envy you (seeing it all for the first time).

[@cyclops60]

Great reaction guys, you really nailed it! It really is astonishing, the thing that stands out for me is how convincing and scary his acting is. He also plays with you by distracting you with his guitar skills before launching back into the nightmare.

[@britishbulldog3410]

One of the best no the best reaction to this particular Ren triple I have seen, I seen most of them ha the moment you both get it lol. Great reaction Thank You.

[@BrandonWestfall]

It's interesting hearing you say "give him a movie." Ren's stated in the past he actually wants to direct a film and he see his music as a way to getting to that goal.

[@mixy5179]

I discovered Ren in late Feb and I can't stop listening to him. His new album Sick Boi went #1 in the UK just a few weeks ago. His song Sick Boi is a great follow up to Hi Ren. Money Game 1, 2 and (recently released) #3 is spectacular, make sure #2 is the lyric (completed) video. He does a song with Chinchilla called Chalk Outlines which is amazing. Ren has a deeper rabbit hole than you realize and he dabbles in all genres. I also love Power, Losing It (an EDM track by Fisher that he raps over, personal fave), Murderer (hip hop and accoustic version), The Hunger and so much more. His band, The Big Push, is also worth checking out, with songs such as I Shot the Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop (video with red suspenders), Englishman in New York, and Bongo Bong are fantastic! I can't wait for you both to learn more about him. He truly is very special. Much love from ON, Canada.

[@willasacco9898]

You have given what they need to start and continue their journey. I look forward to their reactions.

[@Annie_MaycoxMUA]

guys pleeeeae do more Ren reactions his back catalogue is amazing x

[@nigelhollewell4540]

And now you have to try Money Game 1, 2 and 3....don't forget to watch them in order....🙂 and brace yourselves! Great reaction by the way!!👍

[@carlahelin5203]

Make sure to do Money Game part 2 the lyric video.

[@ThomasSmith-yh2bj]

Ren been making music for over a decade 👌

[@droom700]

Need to carry on down the Ren rabbit hole… it’s so diverse and impressive, you’ll be hooked in no time.

[@joelmastrobattisto422]

Such a great reaction, you guys are spot on. You definitely need to run down the Ren rabbit hole. Not all songs are like this as a matter of fact, almost every song is very different from one another. But one thing in common they are all fantastic. I have yet to listen to a Rend song that was bad. If I were you, I would start listening to the Ren X Chinchilla songs. Chalk outlines, and How to be me

[@jambi.z]

one of the best reactions I have watched, I was in shock just like you guys, fucking hell, ren is a real artist

[@Bleeglesplotch]

Awesome reaction! I could tell how much you didn't want to hear that they were twins, you were wanting to hit that pause button 😂 I'll be here for any more Ren reactions you have! Side note, when she was talking about the empty streets it made me realize just how eerie the setting was, like walking through a ghost town. And I've watched these 100's of times and that's never occured to me, so thank you!

[@troy9er]

He is totally independent no manager, no Label, just Ren and his small crew!!! He is really talented plays guitar, bass, drums, keyboards! Multi talented!! He don’t need a label!!!

[@jrbush1]

Haha I love the way the reveal hit you. You are right there in the middle of the sorry and…two twins…AWWWWWWWWWWW. Yes Ren is an epic story teller. Great reaction!

[@aknomis]

Hi guys i em soooo HAPPY you do it Tales 🎉🎉🎉 i em glad you are back for REN. Patrick was not home becouse Screeches Girlfriend was busy whit him!!Much love from Europe-Austria

[@andrewshedron425]

Great job in following everything going on in this one and a great reaction to it all as well! This is the first reaction to the trilogy I have watched all the way through in a while because I felt the same exact way when I first seen it. Ren was signed to Sony at age 19 but Sony terminated the contract shortly after because of his illness, he couldn't fulfill his obligations. Finally, now at age 33, he is getting notoriety and gaining traction fast. Things happen for a reason. If this success would have come anytime before now he would have failed. Not for lack of talent but for lack of ability to see it through. Now with a deep well of pain, passion, and life experiences to draw from, this guy has all the tools to see it to the top and through to the end! He will be known as one of the very few current artists that brought us a new style of music and a new way to experience it! And you are absolutely right, he doesn't need to be signed. They WILL take his creative voice and mute it. The band I was with had a record deal so I know from experience how the industry rolls.

[@UKmarlee]

Seen this tale thousands of times different reactors stil bought tears watching you two work it out x

[@CalvinHart-dv8gv]

That was such a wonderful and insightful reaction. I loved your tie in with Shakespeare and a troubadour. You got the familial cycle.

[@dougphelps6917]

If you really break this story down... you have even more questions. Was Patrick not home because he was busy with Screech's girl? Then Jenny's father never left her room? Was she moved out because she was already pregnant when she met Stevie? Is that why he thinks she is nothing but a slut? Are Jenny and Screech not only Violet's children, but her fathers children as well? Is Jenny walking the street in high heels... because she is literally a street walker? Ren indicates this story was based partially on a story he read in the news papers... where a young street walker was killed by a teen. He ends both Jenny and Screech's story saying it is such a shame because that is how the story ended in the paper... the police saying it was such a shame... great reaction. The Ren rabbit hole is deep...

[@nannyogtha]

I’m going to push back on the “slut” as an insult having a deeper meaning. That is the vocabulary of an abuser. Slut/whore is a go-to for them. When I stopped my neighbor from beating his dog he called me a slut. I was 11 yo. My mom was abused for 30 years - accusations of promiscuity were rampant. Even accused her of sleeping with my husband - her son in law. So yeah. Violet’s tale is horrifying enough without the incest baby shit or even a hint of victim blaming (“well she was pregnant so…”) Just wanted to clarify. :)

[@DazzleMonroe]

"Did you see it your mind like a movie?". Exactly! How many musicians can do that??

[@oceanlover650]

This is such a disturbingly entertaining portrayal of the cycle of violence. Glad you guys will be listening to more. You won't be disappointed.

[@maddynuff2091]

Excellent reaction. Glad I came across you both. Hopefully you do more Ren. Subbing 😊

[@IFroggy112]

Love your reaction so much - very thoughtful and enthusiastic! You'll get so many suggestions for songs that I won't leave any. But, know that you can't go wrong with whatever you choose. He can literally do just about any type of music and he excels at them all. Can't wait to watch you go down the rabbit hole. Subbing to watch it all happen. Enjoy the ride! ❤

[@rexrogers1859]

Thanks to you both! Wonderful reaction to our artistic genius, Ren.

[@FooDogDat]

Really nice reaction, you guys followed the story well, reacting to each element that others often miss or don't respond to, and the penny dropped at the end quickly, not everyone gets it, they are mesmerized by the performance and bopping to the music, but miss the story. Well done. Ren is not new, his dad gave him a small beaten up guitar from a flea market when he was 8 and he carried it around everywhere he went, by 13 he spent most of his time learning guitar by slowing down KZbin videos, and practicing piano. He only had one job at age 16 at a coop and he was fired for throwing sprouts at a coworker, he began busking on the streets of Brighton where he picked up some money and that made him think he could do it for a living. He was in school for music, had a busking band, and got a contract with Sony, but soon after his undiagnosed Lyme Disease was disabling and he went back to live with his mom in Wales where he spent most of his time in pain in bed with little energy to do anything. Sony agreed to let him out of his contract, he was 19. When he was feeling up to it he wrote volumes of lyrics and worked on his guitar. He says his hard drives must have 1000 songs on them. Part of his misdiagnosis (see 'Sick Boi') was bipolar and ME/CFS, he was put on many drugs including Diazepam (see the video by that name), that made him hallucinate and was in part with the Lyme infection cause of psychosis and a sense of derealization from the drug he hoped would help (see 'Chalk Outlines'). He was certain he wouldn't live to 30 and at times was thinking of giving up (see 'Suicide'), but maybe his experience with his childhood friend kept that at bay (see 'For Joe'), in trying to find answers when the doctors were making things worse, he got some information from an ME support group that suggested his mental health problems could be due to an infection. He went to a gastroenterologist with his mom and pretended to have a stomach bug that he said antibiotics worked before, he took them and his mental health improved. With that as a clue he got money together to go to an Infectious Disease doctor in Belgium who just reviewing history told him he thought he had Lyme Disease even before the test result came in, and they did show that. This gave Ren hope that he had a path, he began his road of treatment, and about age 25 he was making music again, you can find many old videos of busking on the street, a few collaborations, search under 'The Big Push,' he independently released his first album 'Freckled Angels.' Some people see 'The Tales' and think they are recent, or the 3 parts of 'Money Game' and not that they go back 3 or 4 years, and that his back catalog is so big. It is a tale of 'overnight success.' He is obsessive and rehearses endlessly and in filming does take after take, for 'Money Game Part 1' there were issues so they went all night with about 180 takes, for 'The Tales' it was done about 50 times, they used the 2nd but he just wants insurance they got a good one take. They had one with rain showers at a very special moment but in review it wasn't as good, but in the used version the plane flying over stirring up the seagulls right when 'Stevie' pauses to see what he did to Violet was just as special. These videos were actually made a year apart. The basis of the idea came from a newspaper article about two youths who lost their lives, first a young prostitute in Paddington who was killed during a mugging, then the young offender who killed her shot dead by responding officer. There is a line that was a quote from the article where the commanding officer said 'they were so young, it's such a shame.' So Ren uses it, 'It's such a shame.' Originally it was just the two videos, but the third part was created to bring them back together as a way to understand the origins of the characters, the generational abuse, neglect, and trauma they led to their lives, a repeat of their parents, and the resulting continuing tragedy. For 'Hi Ren' in typical guerilla filming fashion they used a found space, but the landlord came down and told them to leave, they begged for another 30 minutes and he relented, but they only got 4 takes, Ren thought it was a disaster, he was going off to Canada the next week for treatment and he thought they blew it, but a friend watched it and told him this is going to change your life, your career. But Ren was still surprised at how it took off while he was in Canada, the ballooning views, the reaction video phenomena, and so now he's the 'new guy' the 'overnight success.'

[@TheHammerIRJ420]

Ren and his videographer/director friend Sam want to make more musical storytelling videos like this with other artists in a series on Netflix. They want to use videos like this to build their resume up to show Netflix what they can offer. I am all in on the idea of a musical Black Mirror series created by Ren.

[@mldkenny]

Fabulous reaction to this most amazing performance from the Master Story Teller. There are so many other incredible Ren tracks out there ( and of course the band he was in The Big Push ) 200 plus videos to choose from....wait until you see Money Game 3

[@jeffreyallen-uw9uh]

Glad you love this -REN is SPECIAL. He's got a lot to checkout and react to -collabs, busking, live stuff...he doesn't miss. The Big Push is a band he was/is? in -they are AWESOME. TC

[@philth8540]

My favourite of all reaction videos to watch so you’ve popped up on my feed for the first time. Fantastic reaction and I’m here for it if you’re gonna check out more of his work. That moment when you realise they are twins I wish I could have that reaction myself all over again.

[@john_wise]

Ren's a genius storyteller, as well as an excellent musician & singer. "Down on the Beat" is one of my favorite non-"story" tracks.

[@peterveste6976]

thank you for reacting to my favourite artist ever please please more Ren 🙏 you won't be disappointed sending big love love from the UK ❤❤❤❤❤

[@jeffford493]

I've seen so many reactions to this, and you guys had by far the best reaction and breakdown. Great job! Looking forward to more Ren reactions!

[@Sixcharts]

This is the best reaction I have seen to any genre. What a trip! Thanks guys

[@robertnadeau2293]

I feel like he is doing to music what Quentin Tarantino did to film when he first came on the scene. He makes it so raw and visceral, but you can't stop listening and watching. Even as you struggle to process it. Brilliant.

[@ladonnahafen9938]

I love that you said Ren should have a movie. He hopes to do a Netflix series of dark musical storytelling similar to these tales. This is proof of concept.