Vocal Coach REACTS - REN "Hi Ren"

[@patrickkilduff5272]

I've seen this thousands of times...I cry every time....

[@rhonda-qc6qy]

Me too. Again and again! My soul takes wings and flies!

[@BallisticAero]

just means you care and feel. Keep on feeling o7

[@beldavius]

I must have watched a hundred reactions to this song, and it still makes me tear up every time. My favorite reactions to this piece of art are of those like yourself who make their profession in music. They always start out quite analytical in their approach, but then we get to see that moment when his words touch your soul, and it's really beautiful. Like Ren, who bared his pain in this piece, you have allowed yourself to expose your own vulnerability through this reaction, and it is excellent, and helpful to all of us who struggle with our inner demons of self-doubt and fear. Thank you!

[@sandralynnsparks3468]

I've been doing the same, watching a few reactions each day. I've never seen such a consistent high level of response from most of the reactors. Just one guy, in my almost one hundred reaction videos watched, went "mneh!" But that's because the jealousy was dripping from his every pore! ;) There comes a time in every musician's life when you know you can't compete with someone you are listening to, ever, and are very glad you found such talent to energize your joy in music.

[@lightmikemu]

Same. Dozens of reactions later and even still, if the reactor feels it my tears start flowing.

[@Len_M.]

There is only one reaction to this that has pissed me off, every other one has been an emotional connection just like the first time i seen it myself. It gets to me every time.

[@craigevans8912]

So well said

[@Jksmilez]

@@Len_M. i think i know the one ur talkin bout he actually made a video trying to explain himself.

[@alanhall7091]

Thank you for not editing at the end of the song where you're obviously dealing with deep emotions. Very beautiful reaction.

[@xhighone]

one of the reasons i love your reactions is because you're so honest. this is one of your best and that's saying something.

[@KenLavigne]

Thank you Gordon - that means a lot me :)

[@Phoenix_flying]

I cried right along with you. Thank you for sharing your emotions with us.

[@pieterpopster5549]

This is actually the most classic Hi Ren reaction there is: 1. React to what your hearing and seeing, 2. get a little personal and tell a bit about your own demons, 3. Try to hold yourself together and not break down and cry. You're not alone Ken...

[@justinatest9456]

Almost everyone I've watched has connected with the song to some degree, and maybe a third of them are actually touched and moved. Ken here just got punched right in the chest, and it looked like it hurt. He must have a sensitive heart. I hope Ren gets to see this one.

[@NoCanDu]

🥹❤️

[@shirazzza]

I love when Ren jumps in to say hi

[@RaneandSky]

I hope he sees this one, too. Of the many I’ve watched…. watching this reaction moved me all over again I’m still in tears as I type. I can’t get enough of Ren. My other favorite has to be the Bob Marley- I Shot The Sheriff cover he done with the band he was in The Big Push. I’d really love it if you would react to that one. (Ren can sing reggae)

[@Denpachii]

He likely will, after he has completed his current treatment in Canada. If he is feeling good enough, perhaps sooner than expected. I like it when he shows up to say thanks for watching and giving opinions on his work.

[@Lulabee2024]

I saw the pain in Ken's face and I agree it hit him directly in the ❤️❤️. I'm so glad he reacted to this 😎

[@benallbaugh]

I could see that voice in your face at the middle of the song. You’re enough.

[@scottw5253]

Ken, you're a real one. To me, this is the most beautiful reaction to this performance that I've seen and I've probably watched 150ish different reactions to Hi Ren.

[@RichD_333]

I'm a 55 year old metal head to the extreme. My reaction was very similar to yours. Totally speechless, sitting there crying like a baby. That internal struggle is real.

[@jamesbell8861]

ME ... too ... THREE !!!

[@KotRFFXIV]

saaame.

[@svengoetze215]

I'm 44 now and I make Metal Music for the last 25 years... this Song is so special in Its own way that I can truly say,,, it touched my hart and soul. And I was crying too... (sorry for my english)

[@pball1331]

Im here with ya man... this song put me through some shit lol does this mean we are crazy? lol

[@svengoetze215]

​@@pball1331 No, we're certainly not crazy. But it shows me that music can connect people across borders. We are so different in our existence, yet the song manages to trigger something in us, to make us sympathize. Empathy is one of the most important things a person should have. It's really great that music can give us this magic in life. Greetings from Germany... 🙂

[@dukie1616]

“we need artists more than we realize” well said, and quite true. Thank you for your reaction.

[@ShawnCarlsonPortfolio]

Ditto

[@Io-Io-Io]

REAL ones - like this guy

[@juanitapoynter1422]

Seriously, im obsessed and I getting a little worried about it 😂

[@Io-Io-Io]

@@juanitapoynter1422 focus on yourself

[@robetheridge6999]

Like @beldavius, I have watched many reactions to this video. I have listened to this song so many times in just a few days since finding Ren Gill...I'm late to the party. What amazes me is seeing professionals who start out wanting to react (to vocals, guitar riffs, etc) in one way or the other, but get sucked into the song and completely lose where they are or what they planned to do. You started out the video reacting like a vocal coach and talking about his falsetto range, but when it came to my favorite part of the song where he 'stands on his own 2 feet' and sings falsetto again and keeps that pitch, you were stone cold and teary eyed. That is the beauty of music. That is the beauty of art.

[@JasonBrenizer]

Thank you REN, thank you Ken. Thank you for sitting with your emotional reaction, letting the silence roll, letting us see your vulnerability.

[@johnjohn37371]

I have watched countless reactions to this piece of work, and I've watched about every reaction you've done...this was just outstanding work. You were just as vulnerable in this video as Ren was in the original piece...really, really good.

[@charleswoerner3455]

My experience is the same.

[@sonnysilva240]

Mine as well. Thanks Ken

[@craigevans8912]

Same boat.

[@MegaWillow18]

Me too!!

[@deborahhalbert3372]

Brilliant piece of art & brilliant, emotive reaction to it

[@emkadie3361]

What a genuine and beautiful reaction. Bravo to you for being honest and open. Love you're insight.

[@jonasmandersson]

I’ve lost count on how many times I’ve cried to this.

[@garychap8384]

Ditto. Nothing has reduced me to rubble like Rens raw, honest, storytelling. Gets to me every time : ) We need more artists willing to just be vulnerable... and let us know we're not alone. This is music that the world really needs, especially now.

[@Jsarson1976]

I’m getting there 😌

[@gabrielstratton1775]

I never tried to count... it would be impossible

[@polyesterspecter]

SAAAAAAAAME

[@MichaelG485]

The number is every time.

[@TRPLD]

Thank you, I needed that! I mean it wholeheartedly... I just had an amazing cathartic cry and I feel so much better...

[@EsmereldaPea]

Thank for the honest and vulnerable react. Subscribed.

[@donnap9547]

"We need artists more than we realize." Profoundly felt.

[@scottwatson9453]

I hope Ren sees your reaction. He will love it.. It must be good medicine for Ren to see how powerfully his moving masterpiece affects people.

[@zed4225]

I was thinking that yesterday. If ever Ren feels down in the dumps, I hope he just gets on youtube and reads how appreciated and loved he is. How we are all willing him well and to be free of pain. He is an amazing artist. Haven't been this impressed since maybe Linkin Park or Pearl Jam hit us, or Nirvana, or Tool lol the ones that just blow you away because they are just so different and they change it all up, shake us all up and lead the way. To the next profound musical statement. Couldn't live without music and wouldn't want to. Take everything but not my hearing lol

[@NoCanDu]

@@zed4225 Agree! I’ve had those discussions over the years with people “if you had to choose blindness over deafness” - no question for me and they always think I’m crazy! I couldn’t survive without music, and Ren has really touched a nerve, a beautiful nerve, with me! I wish I could pay for his expenses in Canada. Alas, I will support him the best I can.

[@ShayKane64]

I love your reaction to this work of genius, not only did you appreciate the technical, musical & theatrical elements but you clearly connected with the message, I promise you will enjoy the coming journey into Ren

[@kevingood4644]

@@NoCanDuEtta agrees..

[@JensRandolff]

Here is some additional information on Ren's story, in case you didn't already know. 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/independent artist; born in Wales in 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." Let's keep supporting Ren and not pull a "Sony" on him as he undergoes his treatment. 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

[@__mader__]

Thank you @Jens Randolff for this post and plase make sure it's present in all reactions to "Hi Ren", because it provides all the context that new comers - and often reactors themselves - lack.

[@JensRandolff]

@@__mader__ Thank you for your kind comment. Unfortunately YT's algorithm will block, remove, and temporarily prevent comments if I go over a certain (unspecified) number of posts in a given period. I now have to be very selective with when and where to post.

[@crunchydragontreats6692]

@@JensRandolff You keep posting them. We’ll keep liking and replying. Maybe the algorithm will learn that these are legitimate, heartfelt, compassionate comments and stop deleting or hiding them. You keep doing you. We’ll keep doing us. The Army of Ren marches on. Grab your ketchup and crunch away my friends.

[@JensRandolff]

@@crunchydragontreats6692 Thank you.

[@crunchydragontreats6692]

@@JensRandolff Any time. Every time.

[@steveparker8065]

This song is pure genius not just musically and lyrically, but also the emotional vulnerability Ren shows and how he allows himself to invite us into his world. It's art, music and theatre all in one stunning performance that I believe was live and also done in one take. I'm so glad you reacted to this Ken and appreciate how it moved you as it has with everyone I've seen react to it. I'm also pleased for Ren as his story has been one of immense struggle and I hope he gets the credit and admiration he deserves, a stunning new talent with many other groundbreaking pieces to react to.

[@JohnMayfield-NS]

I forget who's reaction video it was in (video or film producer reacts) but the person who filmed the video, Sam, said the audio is from one take, but it took 4 tries to get it so there's some clips from the other takes spliced in to this - but it is live, which is incredible.

[@hmo_mackey]

​@@JohnMayfield-NS It's in the comments section of Jonathan Hiller's reaction (Filmmaker Reacts)

[@bookerwills8649]

It's probably my most watched piece of art I have every seen, from my own viewings. It's magical, I had a medical test today that I was terrified for the answer for. Damn rights I listened to this after I got new that they don't think it's cancer

[@michellecobb8403]

Oh my. "Not a human doing, a human being"! Well said sir.❤

[@suhailski]

In our fast moving world, hi ren is a touch stone, a punctuation we know we can always come back to, to dance in that bright light that shone.

[@CajunMomma]

11:09 you felt what we all felt. Crying with you

[@hallranch548]

Me too my friend Ken Lavigne; it hit me just like it hit you. Thank You for showing how it hit you. I don't think I will ever forget this song. I have seen very few songs that hit me like this; and I have to remind myself at the end, every time I see it, that this is one guy, with a guitar and a voice, in a room with two lights. That's it. No band, no CGI, etc. This is the real thing !

[@regolf.d6519]

Sometimes a piece of art is so impactful that any analysis seems impossible because the art itself says it all!

[@icuddlecats1]

As a reactor, you have a truly beautiful heart, you do not hide or edit your feelings. We are all better off to have people like Ren and yourself in the world.❤❤❤

[@londonhodnet4079]

I agree totally, times are strange but I think we are going to be ok

[@CumulusSkies]

Yes, I very much agree.

[@joeybossolo7]

Amen! ❤

[@staceyhawthorne8194]

Ren is known for his one takes. This was recorded in one go, live recorded and played live with multiple cameras.. He's been a busker for quite a while so he's used to live performances. And that's what they are. He's a modern day bard.

[@dougvoltin164]

Your reaction was human and also moving. Serenity!

[@irenenaya7644]

The speechlessness and emotion at the end of this piece is some part of our brain telling us that these 9 minutes have just somehow changed our life. Thank you for sharing your emotions with us!! 🥰

[@lillyvanpug]

Our beloved Brighton Bard strikes again 🖤 He is pure emotion and art. His music is immensely versatile and addictive. He draws you in and touches your soul

[@FonWin]

I love reaction's like this. about 3 minutes in you go from being a reaction youtuber to just experiencing "Hi Ren".

[@astonross766]

Thankyou for such an honest and open reaction

[@christinahartinger-beard4197]

Still boggles my mind that this was a single take...took 4 times, i believe, but it's a complete masterpiece and knowing it's all one go, amd not pieces edited together is just insane.... The performance, the acting, the guitar...simply mind blowing....

[@KiwiSloth333]

Favorote reaction to this song by far. And ive watched way too many to count. Thank you

[@steelblink]

it is ok to be speechless, to cry, to not know what to say, to struggle to keep it together when faced with this unbelievable song. And we reaction watchers feed on that, reliving our own experience with it again and again.

[@adzzmad]

If it wasn't so brilliant already, He also did this whole thing live in ONE TAKE. !!!!

[@dianesorensen2549]

He stuns everybody into silence. And tears. He’s amazing.

[@IsmailOPostalcioglu]

I love the expression you finally had when he started singing from the top of his lungs. That expression symbolizes my feeling every time I listen to this song - for hours two nights straight now, that is.

[@Dstinii]

Ren has a way of connecting with just about everyone. I'm a 50+ woman who has been so surprised to see older adults love this kid as much as I do. He has lessons to teach, he has stories to tell. And he does it in such brilliant ways that makes us grin like goofs or sob like our hearts are breaking. Tears of admiration are thrown in there as well. With him, we come to experience the unexpected...that's part of the thrill of finding new pieces from him. I've never liked rap, but I'll listen to Ren's rap. His live busking videos with The Big Push really give us a perspective of how wonderful a performer he is. His ultimate gift is storytelling. I'm sure you'll get the suggestion, but for the modern day Shakespearean tragedy experience, please watch 'The Tale of Jenny and Screech' (Full version). Thanks for your heartfelt reaction. We've ALL been there with Ren.

[@garychap8384]

A 50 year old autistic male here. Can you imagine how difficult it is to reduce a middle-aged autistic man to tears... every single time? I genuinely believe that Ren makes the kind of music that can truly save lives. Going to go listen to Rens "Humble" now. It always puts a smile on my face : )

[@craigevans8912]

I’m 46 and I’ve never felt a pull to a musician like this before. Ren is one in a generation. Any record label, radio station, music awards simply don’t deserve his music, artistry and creativity.

[@MikeyPea72]

Like many of your fellow reactors Ren has moved you beyond words. He is genius, you are not alone . Thank you

[@BernardWilkinson]

Coach, its almost impossible to keep back the tears when listening to this. I still cry after hearing it, I reckon, 40 times. I guess I'm human, you are too.

[@Hannes1]

One of the most moving reactions I've seen from what must be almost a hundred watched 👊

[@craigevans8912]

Same here, beautiful reaction

[@lanmandragoran8337]

I've seen about 3 others that rivalled it and the reactors really, REALLY understood what was going on. But your right, this is another special one.

[@Сарра-с4с]

Much respect to you for such a sincere reaction. Ren is such a special and versatile person that it is difficult to fit everything into one comment to describe him. I can only say that he, like no one else, makes us feel. All his music is saturated with revelation. I've never met anyone like Ren in the art world. Congratulations, you just discovered a treasure!

[@Innov8te-1]

BTW - props to you for not stopping once the video started slowly ramping up... to see your feelings start to wash over you... well done. Excellent honesty. 👍

[@williamhall3606]

I SO appreciate men who are willing to show their vulnerability and emotional side, for everyone to see, we are so conditioned from early childhood that men don't cry, if you fall, you get yourself up, dust yourself off, and move on. Men need to see this, and you show it beautifully. We do ourselves no favors by keeping our emotions locked up inside, we need to speak what ails us, get it out and look at it. When you verbalize it, you're pulling it out of its vault, and by doing that, it loses much of its power over you. Thank you!

[@sigrid129]

A# an artist you know. Just as you, I cried and I’m not an artist, but you are

[@turdferguson3475]

The "you suck" voice. Brilliant description.

[@epishmeh]

Really moving reaction video. I have watched many dozens of reactions to Hi Ren. Thank you for sharing yours with such vulnerability!

[@Chrispyliz1]

For me one of the most moving parts is when he slowly raises his head just before he stands. It’s like both previous characters integrate and it’s no longer a battle, some how it gets me every time.

[@officialnucky]

I can't believe I still tear up after seeing 20/30/40 reaction videos to "Hi Ren". It really hits home every time I listen to it and seeing people's reactions to it is amazing. It truly feels like this song is bringing people together and making us admit that we do all suffer and we can all make it through

[@tyghe_bright]

This performance has left *so many* reactors speechless. It's so powerful; it takes some time to absorb.

[@johnnyjohnston4990]

This is my favorite reaction of you hearing Ren You sir reacted perfectly I think Ren is William Shakespeare reincarnated

[@ChrisLawton66]

I appreciate your reaction. Liked and subscribed

[@d0nnerknispel64]

I was waiting for this one, thank you for being vulnerable, this song just wrecks you... in a good way. Another song from Ren called "Sick Boi" deals with his disease, combined with an epic beat and society criticism, an absolutely amazing piece. What I also love by Ren - a trilogy which there haven't been many reactions to - is the tale of Jenny & Screech. In this piece he is not writing about his struggle, but tells a captivating story like a modern-day bard, which is thrilling musically and is also deep concerning social criticism.

[@crunchydragontreats6692]

From what I’ve seen, “Sick Boi” is the prequel of “Hi Ren”. Lyrically tied together “Hi Ren” takes place some weeks after “Sick Boi”. Also, they are performed in the same space but decorated differently to represent two different location. This is a common theatrical technique to show the same general location but different specific location. In this case “Sick Boi” in the doctor’s office and “Hi Ren” in his room after being admitted. Both in the same sanatorium. Grab your ketchup and crunch away my friends.

[@jacks9624]

Ken, my dude... When you said "we need artists more than we know", that did hit... Thanks for the courage for this reaction. Love and peace

[@iandavison3704]

That really affected your emotions like it has many others ..to see in real time when this hits home with you was amazing ... it proves the power of music and how a song written and performed excellently can deliver an important powerful message to every listener ..Only a sufferer can give and get the emotional feeling to a song like this

[@katieohagan6082]

Beyond brilliant as much as I loved, watching and listening to REN your response, spoke volumes and made me love and respect your work even more keep on keeping on I truly respect your work

[@kelloneill74]

This might be the 20th time I’ve watched someone react to this and your response was truly wonderful. I was so happy when you mentioned Eminem and then Ren did too…..you went on such a ride, intrigue, surprise, amusement, shock, sadness and then awe. Truly authentic and fantastic to see ❤

[@aliciasavage6801]

In my 44 years I have never seen another piece of art affect as many people, as profoundly as Hi Sen has - Thanks for your reaction - it helps connect us all as we watch others get affected the same way you have to something.

[@wolfhawk1999]

I really appreciate you not cutting away. Seeing you connect with this song makes me feel less alone. It's nice to experience something truly amazing and touching with someone else, even if we'll never meet

[@patrickquinlan3056]

Wow! that was an honest reaction.

[@pamthealmighty]

I've watched so many reactions and yours is by far my favorite. Thank you for allowing us to be with you on your journey of Ren. You are appreciated.

[@DavGarStanMoon]

Yep, reduced me to tears too... Lovely reaction - thank you.

[@andydixon606]

There is a line in this song that very few people doing these videos actually hear. You heard it and it's very brave to put yourself out there like this. ❤

[@nancydelu4061]

Clear, crisp

[@ChristianWolf-z1k]

No words required for your reaction Ken. Thanks!

[@justinatest9456]

A weaker man would have found a way to cut that ending off shorter.

[@laurencecore]

Well put! And, Ken, thank you thank you for keeping the reels turning. As I imagine many who sat there with once more with you...chest full of speechless emotions that cannot be contained. We felt your heartfelt reaction, and desire wanting to just let it all out. Something tells me you just may have...

[@AnthonyLauder]

Amazing to think Ren is not signed with any label. He made this production independently with a friend, and their total budget was around $1,000.

[@distanceismyplastercast]

Ren is the most creative and original artist I've heard at least since Bowie in tje 70s. This song is no flash in tjebpan either he has a lot of great stuff ranging from pop to full on rap. He is also a truely independent artist, everything you hear is written and done by him, and all the videos are by him and his friend Samuel. Typically, these are live single shot videos, but despite being low budget are inventive and very well done. Given your background I suggest your next reaction should be to the "the tales of Jenny and Screech (full) a trilogy if songs (tales) which us a Shakesperian tragedy in 3 acts sung by a wandering minstrel. The version with (full) at the end has all 3 songs in the correct order. You'll be blown away by the storytelling amity and sheer genius of this young man.

[@ricksurratt9034]

I like the David Bowie reference

[@hmo_mackey]

Well, not all the videos. Luke Clegg is another filmmaker collaborator of Ren's and there may be others too 😊

[@yitzchakscott-thoennes]

I was also thinking of the 70s, but the great storyteller Harry Chapin, not Bowie. Thematically different, but this song reminded me of There Only Was One Choice

[@exert2020]

I hear Bowie in his other music. He must have listened to the guy. It's all the background melodic detail that's so clearly been painstakingly worked on where I notice it. Lots of the drum and base era Bowie in there. Also how he brings in reoccurring words or topics into different songs...not something Bowie did exclusively but cool to see. He also seems to retain that same love of the eclectic..learn about everything you can and chuck it in.

[@seanbeck1451]

I just realised why I love watching reactions to this. People start off listening with their ears and finish by listening with their soul

[@philsilverthorn]

There's lots of great music but it's rare something comes along that feels important. I felt it with my own response to hearing it, in the way numerous reactors have been left stunned by it and by reading comments left on the videos. This performance seems to have the ability to reach deep inside and unlock something healing in people.

[@sfrye6769]

We need artists more to keep humanity humane.

[@Duncan_Idaho_Potato]

This is, by far, the best reaction to this song that I've seen, period. FINALLY! Finally, I've seen someone as moved by this song as I was.

[@redshot87]

The silence at the end of every reaction never gets old.

[@planetcampervan]

Beautiful art creates emotions, especially when that art is another persons soul...So honest ...Ren is a bard for our time and describes his genre as Bardcore...Loved the reaction as always ...peace..

[@sashly99]

Could be the most moving thing I’ve ever witnessed

[@welovecheshirecats4557]

That last verse gets me every time. Love to see your review of Ren; "The tale of jenny, screech and violet". You have to do all 3 in one sitting for it to make sense. Amazing.

[@_girlinspace_9736]

I love how this song really brings the deepest feelings out of people. It is not a piece for a radio, like he said, but we need more of music like this. Thank you for this reaction and take care ❤️

[@andrewj3398]

I teared up with you brother. Nothing wrong with tapping into it every now and then to make us realize how precious the ride is. For me moments of beauty in music really do give me hope. Those moments where people accidentally, haphazardly, but yet with purpose touch something that is hard to believe isn’t in some way divine. Makes me always feel lucky and grateful when I come across those moments. Hope you have a great day as well.

[@bluedotlove]

Thanks for this reaction, Ken! You're a beautiful Human, that compassion and empathy was palpable. Wish you every success

[@jupiter3545]

I loved your reaction, I have watched Hi Ren so many times and it still chokes me up every time. He has suffered from undiagnosed Lyme disease and doctors telling him its all in his head. He has had stem cell surgery in the US and is now in Canada getting treatment. I came across another one of his songs Crutch ft. Bibi. If you want to hear his singing voice Ren x Chinchilla - How to be me (Live). What a talent.

[@iainlivingstone7304]

This song is pure art. And I've became addicted to watching people's reaction to this and see how this power hits them. It was a pleasure seeing you moved by this too

[@jankates1274]

Much respect to you, Ken. To take that gut punch and just keep going was incredibly brave when there was a soft option available in editing. You never know the impact sharing your vulnerability may have made on so may others. Particularly other men. Thank you.

[@pjsebadoh5412]

Yup... I had the same reaction.. That was something else.

[@i.aladdin]

This was incredibly powerful.

[@Shade.85]

Finally Ren is blowing up! 🙌 You won't regret doing a deep dive, his artistic range and creativity are a treat.

[@BronsonG1000]

Beautiful reaction.

[@jkoll42]

Even if you don't react to them you should check out his other stuff. This was really an art piece. He raps and all of his stuff is a mix of art and music

[@bazkeen]

Great heartfelt reaction 👌🏻

[@amybennett7841]

I love that you allowed yourself to show us how 'Hi Ren' moved you, as it did me, and so many others. Thank you for sharing.

[@sylv772]

Most of us react just like you did Ken L.

[@KrisLinSing]

It was so touching to see this first reaction from you to HI REN. I really like your first reaction videos very much and never saw you deeply touched like this before... same here!!! First time I saw this video, I was touched like you were... To me, Ren is an outstanding artist in our time. Next to playing guitar (and piano and base) he is acting with such a power... On top he is the proove for the fact, that there are still a lot of people outhere, that are tired of all this mainstream music outthere. Soulless and easy to consume. No message, no meaning, easy and fast. And you are so right with your saying: "We need artists more than we realize!" I am always glad to see, that there are people as you outhere, who feel and understand an outstanding artpiece like that! You are doing such a great job! Would love to have someone like you as my vocalcoach! All the best from Cologne, Germany... KRISTINA

[@JulieAiken]

I have watched dozens of reactions to this song, and every reactor is moved in their own way -- rappers, metal heads, guitarists... This reaction is stunning. Thank you. (And check out more of Ren's work; he's amazingly diverse.)

[@mckalcm7494]

TRUTH!

[@Johnny38315]

I love honest reactions like that, I cry myself every time I see Hi Ren. It lets the people speechless because it's so relating and emotional. Ren said what many people are going through with a beautiful, beautiful song. So his music is absolutely connecting like he sing in his lines,. I guess the world needs this connection more than ever through to worldwide and personal problems that effects all of us, even if it surprises us in moments like this, when we surprisingly burst into teats, especially when we sometimes surpress our emotions due to the all day life. And these are the moments when all the emotions are overwhelming. At least this happened to me. Love this song and the Reactions to it.

[@ummmTony]

I could write a thousand words about that video... and about your reaction, but yeah... I think we just joined a family of about 6 million people and rising, who have been struck dumb by that performance, thanks for being a late night defacto friend to share it with, Great stuff mate

[@RobotronOG]

Shocked you haven’t done more Ren, greatest all around talent today.

[@BastianJuste]

Thank you so much Ken for BEING so generously vulnerable with us! You didn't cut out the difficult parts, you took us with you, with your emotions! Thank you for showing us your divine side. We all need more of this!

[@dcinsc]

Sometimes you just have to admit...that is one of the greatest artistic expressions that we have ever seen.