Ren Hi Ren Reaction | First Time Reacting To Ren

[@raisnaix]

((taken from another reaction)) Stages of watching Hi Ren: This looks creepy Guitar sounds nice Oh he’s singing Will the whole song be like this? Here’s the beat Ok he’s rapping now This guy is scary Now he seems nice Oh I see what he’s doing This is interesting This is intense The mean guy is a jerk This is INTENSE Make it stop I haven’t blinked or taken a breath in 2 minutes Go Ren! YES! OOO-OO-OO-OO-OO-.. I need some time to be still

[@TheArmywife996]

Nailed it!

[@donnaewe3692]

🎯😆

[@Aenea-de9vy]

My reaction exactly when I first saw this! Plus some tears in the end.

[@russ12358]

Loved this comment! I was literally LOL. My first viewing was exactly that, and I've watched maybe 40 reactions now to absorb everyone else's takes on it and the nuances they've caught. And that's pretty much the reaction you see 99% of them go through. (Okay math guy here knows you can't get 99% out of a count of 40, but you get what I mean.)

[@mellanapa]

🖤🖤🖤

[@analisasmith7927]

You're going to love the Ren rabbit hole!!! :) I suggest Chalk Outlines (the live version) next. Expect the unexpected!!

[@ThunderRooster]

Can't wait!

[@rosspierkowski6161]

Yes, I've fallen hard for Chalk Outllines.

[@berlingolingoful]

Omg, these never get old!! Also, it IS like seeing a sunset. Perfect comment.

[@Rykerroad]

Let's go! Kyle and I love this dude.

[@ThunderRooster]

Yeah, this dude was a pleasant surprise!

[@Spunky62]

OH what a hole you've GOT TO jump in! 😂😂Sick Boi follows this one, then go ahead JUMP!😁✌️🫶🔥🎶💯 He JUST dropped a NEW one yesterday (his birthday) he blessed US with a FANTASTIC gift! You can't go wrong with ANYTHING Ren! 🎉

[@ThunderRooster]

💯

[@woodywoodman2319]

@ThunderRooster Please tell me ya plan on doing his Jenny and Screech (FULL!)... Master Level Guitar with Master Level Storytelling that will blow your mind!!! Also... check out his band "The Big Push"!!! Worth a look... Cat has Soooo Many layers it's Crazy!!! Also note... most of his videos are one shot, recorded live!!!

[@magdalenapaulikova4354]

He is so talented! The tale of Jenny and Screech is stunning too :)

[@niallcnoc9646]

100% The tale of Jenny & Screech is a masterpiece

[@ashb6225]

Yeah that's a twist in the tale.

[@woodywoodman2319]

Definitely!!! Make sure it's the FULL version! Awesome guitar, Master Level Storytelling!!! One of a kind for sure!!!

[@yilomina2047]

Ren covers a lot of different genres in his music. Keep exploring!

[@ColoniaAgrippina2023]

Lovely and sincere reaction..."unique experience" ... it really is... thank you.

[@ThunderRooster]

My pleasure 😊

[@rhodriwatts7525]

Hello from the UK. A good one to try next would be Chalk outlines- Red X Chinchilla. Best wishes from the UK

[@johnmartin9854]

He’s so talented!! It’s amazing that this was a one take video. I believe this was the fourth take he used for the video. Definitely need to do more Ren.

[@hmo_mackey]

Samuel Perry-Falvey who filmed it, talks about it in the comments of Jonathan Hiller's reaction to Hi Ren. Not a one-take video but sound was recorded live.

[@AD270479]

@@hmo_mackey Each part of Jenny & Screech's must have been a one take tho. As the camera never cuts away to different angles through any of the 3 parts. I find that more impressive than if this vid was in one take.

[@hmo_mackey]

@@AD270479 Yeah, the Tales trilogy are all one-takes, and some other Ren videos too.

[@Jimothy10]

If you think of the "ooing" as an instrument soloing for the intro and then for the uplifting ending, that might help.

[@kellyt5341]

According to the voice coaches that reacted to 'Hi Ren' they said to keep pitch on the ooing is much harder than any word. A master can keep it in pitch sitting down or moving around. So that went over most musicians heads. People that don't like it or make fun, try it yourself to see how....'easy it is'...lol. Good luck.

[@yarbafett]

I take it as its him singing out untethered and free. The beginning when he was full of hope and ready to fight those evil forces. And then it goes away when Bad Ren enters, and doesnt restart until the end after hes beaten Bad Ren back down. And can once again do what he wants and sing free and unhindered by any rules and create. Him now.

[@JensRandolff]

I wrote this introduction to Ren when I first discovered him earlier this year, as there wasn’t a Wikipedia entry for people to look him up prior to March 2023. I have posted this info to every “Hi Ren” reaction I have come across since, and I hope it will be of some use to the uninitiated. “Hi Ren” is the song that put Ren on everyone's radar since December; it went viral and has garnered over 9 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 is an independent artist/singer/songwriter/busker, 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-day 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 and also showcases his guitar skills. 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,” his latest release, “Bittersweet symphony (The Verve retake),” just to name a few. As I recently discovered that 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,” “Feeling Good/Trouble So High/Masterblaster (Jammin'),” “What Went Wrong” Part I&II) that deserve attention. Also, his collaborations with Eden Nash (“Humble,” “Ocean”), Bibi (“Crutch,” “Ahiahiaoha”), Molly McKinna (“Penitence”), Orlean ("Jessica"), his former bandmate Romain Axisa (“French Song”), are all great. Last but not least, Ren’s busking sessions with Liv Sangster are awesome. "The Big Push" (Ren Gill, Gorran Kendall, Romain Axisa, and Glen Chambers) busking sessions, concerts, and live recordings all are amazing and well worth checking out. All but the drummer sing lead vocals at times. Their covers of "I Shot the Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop," "Wade in the Water/Nina Simone/Trouble so Hard," "Watch Out," “War Pigs,” “Roadhouse Blues,” "My Generation," “Paint It Black,” "An Englishman in New York," “Bongo Bong” are awesome. On “These Boots Are Made For Walking,” “Praise You” (Fatboy Slim Cover), “What Kind Of Woman Is This,” all three take a turn singing. The songs "Oh My Woman," “Swan Song,” “Sweet Little Lady," "It's Alright," “Dignity,” and so many others are equally impressive. The band, at least for the time being, performed their last official busking session and gave their last concert in September of last year (2022) due to the fact that Ren was leaving for Canada to undergo specialized medical care and surgeries for his multiple health issues. In anticipation of his stay in Canada, 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. Ren just released his newest song, “Illest Of Our Time,” on his birthday, March 29.

[@donnaewe3692]

I was hoping ud be more thorough ;-) just kidding lol ;-) ... Great reply! Enjoyed reading it, ty! ❤

[@nancymunroe3672]

Hi Jenns, I look for you at each Hi Ren reaction I go to and it's always nice to see you again!!😊

[@JensRandolff]

@@nancymunroe3672 Hello, Nancy. I hope you had a pleasant weekend. Thank you for your kind comment. Unfortunately, the YT algorithm still removes many of my comments and blocks me from posting whenever I exceed their arbitrary daily quota. I'll keep going, though. Have a blessed day.

[@PippaHinchleyComedy]

Hi Jens, hope you dont mind but I have copied and pasted (and added a bit as time has gone on!) your great intro into several new reactors comments. Even tho Ren is now Wikified it's a no brainer if they don't even have to look him up! Best, Pippa - UK Renegade

[@dianejones8225]

For guitar playing he plays in a band called Big Push. They are busking in England. He is amazing on the guitar 🔥🤟🏼

[@paulrhodes8770]

Hi there rooster hope your doing fine ?ren is an independent artist who was signed to sony then they dropped him because of his lyme disease and other problems ,hes in canada now getting good treatment he was misdiagnosed for ten years ,this guy got talent he raps ,he sings ,he does great covers of bands , he busks on the streets ,i recommend the big push band which he sings in all of the band are so talented ,i shot the sheriff, the zion hip hop version which will show case his talent ,he brought out a new rap song yesterday on his birthday ,pure gangsta rap ,this guy hes a rising star 🌟

[@morrisjarrod]

Jenny, Screech & Violet’s tale trilogy - modern Shakespearean tale delivered masterfully 🤘 absolute must watch 👍

[@annebiebrich9155]

This was a live, one take performance!!

[@ThunderRooster]

😳😳😳😳

[@BUZZDAGEN]

"I shot the sheriff " by The Big Push with Ren singing. The one where he's wearing red suspenders. Mind blowing 🤯 street performance.

[@bryanrobsonssocks6366]

Be warned: like a black hole, once you're in the Ren rabbit hole there is no escape!

[@dawnpatterson8708]

Love this statement, ALOT

[@Beckaj5446]

This could not possibly be a more accurate statement.

[@donnaewe3692]

Who'd want to escape? ;-) ❤

[@ML_SE]

More common to be speechless after hearing this than not. What to say after a first listening. I still feel speechless after listened to this hundreds of times. 🤓🇸🇪

[@ronknight9974]

Brother... that bass is gorgeous behind you! I'm envious! Love your reaction as well sir

[@ThunderRooster]

Thank you kindly!

[@jeffstumpf9129]

Yes, it’s a “Truth Bomb”!

[@williamharris7357]

If you like more theatrical stuff do his trilogy, also check him out busking on the streets of Brighton with the big push do the one I Shot the Sheriff Road to Zion Hip Hop

[@paulajardine5566]

Check out his band The Big Push covering War Pigs

[@MrNifts]

Paint it Black is good as well .... they're all good!

[@Denis101UA]

The Big Push - Paint It Black (The Rolling Stones cover) pls mannnn

[@MrNifts]

Defiantly

[@mldkenny]

" Truth Bomb " spot on, great reaction to a genius being discovered by millions. Live version of Chalk Outlines with Chinchilla.

[@helenajrgensen3157]

Love your reaction. Guess that's the way most of us Ren fans felt when we saw/heard Hi Ren. It leaves a mark on us. Most of his releases are more than just music, it's a high quality experience. They touch us emotionally - and that's what art can do

[@larryc3860]

Brief Ren bio for those who don't know: Ren contracted Lyme disease and an autoimmune deficiency at 17 -- was MISdiagnosed as bipolar -- prescribed psychotropic meds that actually "fed" his psychosis -- he is still in treatment and has a GoFundMe account to help pay medical bills -- the pig is a butcher, Ren's take on many doctors in the mental health world......the discordant guitar and vocals represent the inner chaos in Ren's mind, as do the blinking lights......

[@ThePentagenarian]

Ren is a one of a kind artist. His music is fascinating and thought provoking. Your reaction was perfect. Money Game - 1,2, ad 3 are what I would recommend. Just... be prepared for a similar experience. 🙂

[@maxmoore9955]

I suggest his busking in Brighton England with his Band The big Push or him and Sam Tompkins, CHALK OUTLINE, HOW TO BE ME .performed with Chinchilla. Both Brilliant videos.

[@DougBrown-h1n]

Great reaction - everything Ren does is blindingly good. I think he's genuinely one of those "once in a blue moon" artists.

[@davide4589]

If you havent already, check out The Big Push. Great band that included Ren. Awesome street performances.

[@duro2528]

Illest of our time - by Ren released less than 24h ago. How about that one next?

[@sonic_euphoria]

Welcome to the world of Ren and his rabbit hole! It is an amazing journey, and definitely worth exploring. No two songs from Ren are the same, so expect the unexpected. He is a musical and creative genius, and his talent is on another level. He has self-described his genre of music as "Bardcore," which I think is very fitting. You really can't go wrong with any of his songs. I would recommend "Sick Boi" next as it is basically a follow-up to this one. I would highly recommend "The Tale of Jenny & Screech (Full) after that. It is considered an artistic masterpiece by many people, and it showcases his incredible storytelling talent perfectly. I would definitely recommend "Money Game Part 1" and "Money Game Part 2" at some point. He is an incredible rapper, and "Illest of Our Time," "Genesis," "Losing It," and "What You Want" are great examples of that. To hear his vocal ability check out "Chalk Outlines (feat Chinchilla) (Live) and "How to be Me (feat Chinchilla) (Live)." He also does amazing live street performances (known as busking) with his friend Sam Tompkins and his band The Big Push. I highly recommend "Ren & Sam Tompkins - "Earned It/Man's World/Falling" and "The Big Push - I Shot the Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop" to experience that aspect of his talent. I can't wait to see which Ren song you react to next! Sick Boi kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYKZpnaopd-Vhrs The Tale of Jenny & Screech (Full) kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioqkn6SHYpJ-jpI Illest of Our Time kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnOQe3qJmaeYqKc The Hunger kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4XCl3-vqad5g5Y Genesis kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6vWhZeCfsiVsLc Power kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJDLn5uMedmtirs Losing It (FISHER Rap Retake) kzbin.info/www/bejne/o33ZcnqgnammqcU What You Want kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKPNoWd6qpWle8U Money Game Part 1 kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZprZgqqtnLxnhbs Money Game Part 2 kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6DRhGyVhq-Vppo Dominoes kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJPFm4p7o6hmfcU Humble (feat Eden Nash) kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoCchnZoj9lob8U Bittersweet Symphony (The Verve retake) kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKjXdoKmbNV2Z6M Chalk Outlines (feat Chinchilla) (Live) kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWbccn-olNSjm8k How to Be Me (feat Chinchilla) (Live) kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXW1aKarpZh3qbc Crutch (feat Bibi) kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZimY56na6pog9E Ren & Sam Tompkins - Earned it /Mans World / Falling kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmnRc62onclriNE Ren & Sam Tompkins - Blind Eyed (Live) kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIiQfouGbadosM0 The Big Push - I Shot the Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4TIdKiIapalm80

[@YouknowmeOUdo]

The Yodel part is what I perceive as what he calls the "The Dance".

[@donnaewe3692]

@ThunderRooster, It leaves all of us thinking lol ;-) Ren is a divine gift to this world ❤️‍🔥Welcome to the Ren rabbit hole! Loved your reaction :-) New sub from Tn

[@ThunderRooster]

Thank you!

[@badm0t0rf1nger]

The fact that this is a live capture (4th take I believe) is super impressive. Personally, I love the fact that he comes in with the crazy D5 staccati.... *NOBODY* expects the D5 staccati !! LOL He can *sing* sing. He plays some tasty (mostly blues-influenced) electric guitar & bass. He can produce tracks from scratch. He can also rap his arse off. In fact, I'll stop typing now, since I've checked that Jens Randolff has already stopped by your comments. That guy is doing great work! If you only listen to metal / metal-adjacent music, don't bother looking into more Ren. Hopefully you're up for extending yourself a bit tho- this lad has all sorts of cool / weird / funny / thought-provoking stuff which can be any mix of life-enriching, hilarious, eyebrow-raisingly impressive.... I'm generally a Soundgarden, Opeth, Tool, more recently Jinjer kinda guy, but I appreciate folk who exude *quality* in what they do, & Ren is one of them. ;)

[@ernstrobertalmgren9057]

That beard is epic. And a good reaction as well!

[@francesdoll4039]

Enjoy the marinade. We have all been there. Ren has a big backlog of genre bending songs, and a deep backstop when you are ready. Good luck.

[@blueisback3683]

You need to check out Ren with the band The Big Push for another side of him, super, super talented. Go with I Shot the Sherrif/Road to Zion/Hip Hip. It's all live done on the streets and it's excellent. You can get back into some of his heavier stuff later, but you should see the lighter side also.

[@scottlaurenson3390]

You have now entered the Renaverse..... A wonderful place to venture full off live deep, fun informative music 🎶🔥 from a man who's talent shines in all he does and is open and genuine enjoy discovering all he can do and amazing lyrics ✌️❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@silentwhisp4r670]

Awesome reaction! More Ren please!

[@ThunderRooster]

On it!

[@skunkworksu7638]

The ooos show his singing talent great control.

[@mathewbeechey6088]

all done live in 4 takes for angles

[@jgilmer]

Dude! I love that bass behind you!

[@ThunderRooster]

Me too! She’s my old faithful.

[@lulumeto]

Loved your reaction ❤ Subscribed

[@ThunderRooster]

Thank you!

[@deborahhalbert3372]

Let it marinate & then do the deep dive. He’s amazing across genres no real box to put him in except awesome 🔥

[@dontcarebear4455]

Please jump down the rabbit hole. "Chalk Outlines" with Chinchilla is my favorite at the moment along with the the full "Tale of Jenny and Screech". "The Hunger" is great if you want to hear him rap and "Illest of Our Time" is..... ok just listen to it all. Ren is amazing.

[@dannystephens4855]

Check out "Chalk Outlines" By REN X CHINCHILLA ~ LIVE VERSION!!!! Their voices...OMG!!! What a song!!!

[@hex_a_lexa]

He's talking to the voice inside his head that's trying to bring him down. Like a demon. Very relatable. What's biggest in this is definitely the lyrics. He has different music than this but with equally meaningful lyrics. Sick Boi would be my next recommendation. It's my favorite from what I've heard so far. Somewhere there is a comment or something written by Ren, a story about what happened to him long ago, I can't find it atm though, but the gist of it was that he was hearing a literal voice in his head before he was sick, bringing him down, telling him to do bad things and what not, but one day he screamed at it to stop harassing him, and it did, but then he got sick. Autoimmunity. Quite sad and insane. I wish I could remember where I saw it. If I do I'll post it here.

[@phaedralewis285]

If you want more story telling, Jenny and Screech (plus Violet), Chalk Outlines is beautiful and touching, to see his rap skills, check out the brand new Illest of our time, but for you I would suggest I shot the sheriff / Road to Zion / Hip Hop. They're all incredible.

[@GtrPknMama]

Enjoy the ride ✨🎵😎👍

[@kevinquilliam1532]

Truth bomb 💣👍🏻😂

[@michaelphipps8647]

One take Wonder!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@periurban]

It's our job to be human. It's why we are here, and Ren has discovered that truth and presented it from his own unique experience of life. The reason we have never seen his like before is that he was never needed before. This is gonna be his time, and our time along with him.

[@rwoodey68]

Nice reaction, I swear he sounds like Sting in his singing voice. And No two video's are the same.

[@benedictfaner5745]

WORLD LEADER'S should watch this , so we don't end up killing each other... tee hee . The art from music.. nice video 🌏

[@williamallen7984]

You should see some of his stuff with The Big Push if you want to see his guitar skills…

[@donald1379]

Ren is amazing....thanks for the reaction

[@ThunderRooster]

No problem 😊

[@mothermaclean]

He dies so nany genres please go down the ren rabbit hole, and you will see why we love him. He raps, sing sings, regae he rocks out with his vabd bug push

[@dawngubb1255]

My Favs from Ren a trilogy...Jenny's tale, screeches tale, and violets tale.... in that order... one for fun is 'Losing It'.... Or his brand new birthday drop from yesterday..Illest of our Time... clever boy, that Ren.

[@katstarczan8415]

I think he's wholesome.

[@sharis9095]

The thing about Ren is he is a story teller. He calls his style Bardcore (which is apparently a thing...who knew). Every video I watch from him has a different style / genre / feels. I'm not really into rap but I could listen to Ren all day. The more you watch the farther down the rabbit hole you go.

[@blackpanther3912]

Reaction was 🔥!!

[@sabrinaevans8746]

The live performance of I shot the sheriff

[@troy9er]

Subbing Ren is really talented you should see his other songs! Do a deep dive!!

[@frankensteinfpv]

Watch sickboi next as it follows on from this. Then chalk outlines follows on again. Then you must do the trilogy/tales of Jenny and screech (full) to see his full bard/artistry skills in action. Great reaction bro 🤌👏👌👍

[@darkwalkyr9674]

An even better story telling song is the Tale of Jenny and Screech (Full). Bardcore is a thing!

[@ThunderRooster]

That is the next one I am doing from him.

[@dougvoltin164]

You failed to understand the musical intro and the musical end. The vocal combines the minor with the diminished. The diminished was prohibited for use by the church because it was seen as satanic. The ending vocal with the flashing lights represents the personality integration of REN’s shadow and lightness traits. He does kill the darkness but stands with it by his side. It is like an onion with many layers to peel or an eternal dance that changes steps. The vocals you question are REN’s musical metaphor for his struggle and serenity that comes accepting the things you cannot change. The courage to change the things you can and the wisdom through to know the difference. 14:44 😅

[@Billy-ev2ig]

Ren -sick boi

[@rogerstarkey5390]

Try "The big push". That's Ren with his band, Shows off his talents. War Pigs Would be a good place to start.

[@michaelbradley7529]

The end is when you realize it was not just a story, but an autobiography.

[@michelebrown4712]

Great reaction ❤️

[@ThunderRooster]

Glad you enjoyed

[@SultanaKsa]

Ren-Sick boi - /ren- the tale of jenny and screetch ( full version)

[@benstarmes6356]

To use a Diehard quote.... Welcome to the party pal 👍

[@woodywoodman2319]

Bro... You Gotta do his "Jenny and Screech" trilogy! Make sure it's the FULL version! At least watch it yourself... if ya don't react to it! That... I HIGHLY Recommend!!!! He's on a whole other level... Great Guitar... with Master Level Storytelling!!!

[@amygoodson-catlady]

This was take 4 of a full live run thru!

[@hmo_mackey]

For the audio maybe but video is a combination of two takes with several edits. Samuel Perry-Falvey who filmed it, clarifies that in the comments of Jonathan Hiller's reaction to Hi Ren.

[@amygoodson-catlady]

@hmo_mackey Well, thank you so much for that info! I appreciate being corrected without any meanness!

[@JasonsAustraliana]

Great reaction!

[@ThunderRooster]

Thank you!! 😁

[@no54atu]

If you like story type like this you must watch Jenny and screech and violets tale full video🙏🏽

[@Billy-ev2ig]

More Ren

[@marktyler3381]

Nice 6 string bass

[@ThunderRooster]

Thanks! I love it.

[@patdriver9635]

You’re ready. Step gently into War Pigs with his band The Big Push… before you decide if he’s a rapper. Which he is. And much else. Let us know! Oh yeah, I like your intelligent reaction to this so have a sub.😊

[@HerraHazar]

Please do Dirt Miller, "Kansas City" or even "D1"

[@AndaraBledin]

Welcome to the RENaissance! ❤ If you'd like to see some more great cinematography and storytelling out of Ren, with some outstanding guitar work, definitely check out The Tale of Jenny & Screech (full), a tale told by a modern bard. If you'd like to get more into his rap, then you're going to be completely spoiled for choices. Losing It, The Hunger, What You Want, Power, Genesis, and last but not least, his two most recent releases, Sick Boi and Illest of Our Time, both of which go hard and are absolute 🔥

[@hannakall3311]

Great reaction ❤more Ren please

[@pirada74]

❤

[@javinwatson6669]

speechless

[@musicmathchocolate]

Do Chalk Outlines and Hunger Very different songs- he is so great

[@la.r182]

can someone explain to me the "seashell on the seashore"line? im not a nativ english speaker.. and i dont understand why its "funny" nor the meaning of the line (obviosly not direkt translateable) greetings from germany

[@serendipitish]

It's a common English tongue-twister, learned by most as children (along with "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers" and "rubber baby buggy bumpers"). Most people are chuckling there in reactions because Ren used that line in his earlier song "Money Game Part 2"; that anti capitalist rap was then dubbed over video of Eminem's rap battle in "8 Mile", and the gifs went around as a popular meme a few years ago. Lots of people who have no idea what the original song or artist was have seen "Em" rapping "she sells sea shells..." so it works as a mockery of derivative rap. And for Ren fans, they recognize a nod to his earlier song, and know his inner critic really is talking about his own writing. But I think it works without that knowledge too (for English speakers at least), because the line is such a childhood thing; mocking him by comparing his songwriting to a simplistic nursery rhyme, delivered in a monotone with no cadence.

[@la.r182]

@@serendipitish ahhh it makes sense now.. thank you very much!

[@lakeeriedigital4977]

You had the same reaction as all of us, nice job

[@kellyt5341]

Except I liked the oooing he sang, Thunder Rooster did not, so he does not represent me. The oooing on pitch it MUCH harder than any spoken words, look at the professional voice coach reactions. He was flexing his vocals.

[@rerenaissance7487]

Is that a 6 string bass lurking behind you...?

[@ThunderRooster]

Why yes. Yes it is. 😁

[@rerenaissance7487]

@@ThunderRooster it's rather splendid.

[@ThunderRooster]

@@rerenaissance7487 i love it.

[@donnaewe3692]

Going back and rewatching some classics! Hey, @thunderrooster, i have a request you may dig- Chris Stapleton, "Nothing Else Matters" Metallica cover ;-) ❤️‍🔥 thank you!

[@ThunderRooster]

Thank you! Once we get back going we will have to check it out!

[@aiim_vindex4242]

Jordan has done it first, you should listen to jordan-complete

[@kdavidreeves]

Nice reaction, you will have a lot of fun exploring the rabbit hole that is Ren. I you are a rocker I think you will enjoy him doing a cover of War Pigs with the Big Push (street performance in Brighton with excellent sound quality). He has lots of older singing and rap videos online. He cant be put in a genre he does it all very well.

[@Blend-24]

Just sub’d here, check out jenny’s, screech and violets tale trilogy’.

[@davideastham]

Great reaction, thank you ! Shout out to Ren !! Not many people know but Ren has a 'very small' channel called Ren's Room where he recording a few AMAZING artists in his home studio about 6yrs ago. They include Orlean, from his 'Jessica' song, Joe Hitchcock ( Amazing singer and guitarist ), Jovta, Khanyisa and Pilar Onares. I hope one day he adds more. The channel only has 175 subscribers to date. I encourage everyone to go check them all out. Just sharing the love ❤

[@robertpetre9378]

I think his guitar is tuned to drop D because that low E string is to heavy for an acoustic guitar 🎸

[@ThunderRooster]

You are correct!

[@robertpetre9378]

@@ThunderRooster I love youse and dropped you on the guitar when it’s acoustic you get that beautiful resonance when you play a D chord

[@ThunderRooster]

@@robertpetre9378 just made me want to dust off the old acoustic 😂

[@rhodriwatts7525]

Sorry*Ren*

[@Jimothy10]

You can edit and delete from the three dots!

[@ZeginMakesMusic]

Great video but you're intro and outro music are way too loud. It drowns out your voice. I would switch to drums or just turn the volume to like one.

[@ashb6225]

this is one of the few genuine reactions to Ren that i have seen . i needed time to process what i had just seen .he just digs too deep to let you give an instant response. fifty years of mental illness have made me a cynical bastard . this ones real ,, that ones not , thats fake , your fake .your false . bullshit,,, turn the tears on , turn the tears off . oh please believe me, its a genuine reaction, hit like and subscribe. ........This guys reaction is a mirror of my own .i need time to process.PEACE

[@ThunderRooster]

Real sees real. Thank you.

[@KrankyClownFPS]

SUGGESTION FOR EDITS: either EAT THE MIC, or lower the backing track. I can’t hear what you are saying bro.

[@ThunderRooster]

Thank for the heads up!