WE REACT TO REN: FOR JOE - WELL DONE SIR

[@1982chiXu]

Never known an artist who can make you feel emotion like Ren does. It really is something.

[@kolonelfranz31]

Guess I'm older than you are, cause Ren makes my jaw drop to the floor in a way I have not experienced since I heard Jeff Buckley for the first time a few decades ago. Chills, tears, amazement, confusion and the feeling of knowing; the world of music will for ever be changed..

[@bookerwills8649]

He is extremely special

[@TashaBryanRENegade]

Its the bridge behind him. Lighting up like a beacon. Never forgotten.

[@Cody-92]

:(

[@PsyberDude69]

This is filmed in Calgary, Canada. Not the same bridge in Wales that Joe jumped from.

[@TashaBryanRENegade]

@@PsyberDude69 I know that - it's just a powerful message of how Joe was lost.

[@LoveLee3868]

I recently watched Ren tell his story in chapters- he goes into the details of Joe’s death & how he really was running to the bridge after getting a call from Joe’s gf in the middle of the night. He also talked about playing this song for Joe’s parents- I think Joe’s story leaked into many of Ren’s songs (which is why we hear the verse from suicide). This one hit me hard!! Ren’s ability to share his vulnerability & to give voice to those of us who struggle w chronic illness or mental health is truly authentic & beautiful ❤

[@midnight11211]

Ren is the Shakespeare of our time. A true artist he brings art back to it's roots, it's intended purpos, when art meant something, it could change the world! it made you feel, it made us better humanbeings. it made people capable of understanding each other in our differences and learning to accept them. That is the gift that Ren bestows on all those who listen and feel his artistry.

[@staceyshaffer180]

I think he’s showing us that he’s coming to terms with his loss after 13 years. Time does that. This is absolutely beautiful! Great reaction guys ❤️

[@TheDougMan]

Yes, I agree. I am thnkng the same thing. Ren went home to Wales, donated to the RNLI, saw Joe’s parents-also with a donation, reconnected with friends there. I am pleased for REN’s sake that he is on better terms with this situation - good for him!

[@dawnpatterson8708]

A stunningly beautiful tribute. He took a song of pain and turned it into one of healing. The way, only Ren can.

[@kizunadragon9]

The amazing thing about this, this all came from his conversation with Knox, Ren talked about Joe for the first time in years and it convinced him that the song Suicide wasn't complete until he talked to Joe. it's amazing watching the healing process.

[@sharis9095]

One of the hardest things when someone ends their existence is people feel uncomfortable talking about them. Especially with the family. In an effort not to hurt feelings it's like the persons whole existence disappeared. They feel forgotten, until eventually only a few even carry memories of them. What Ren's done is share Joe with the world. He gave the family something precious, the comfort that Joe lived. He is not and will not be forgotten. Even if we didn't know Joe we carry him now too.

[@drealyn1486]

Great reaction. Ren said he was going to give us a live version of Su!c!de, but never would have thought he'd take the end of it and make a whole new song that ends with the chorus of Freckled Angels... beautiful and heartbreaking with the Calgary skyline behind him... it hurts, but there's hope in it too...

[@ShadowsoftheAbyss317]

Ren is a very talented individual, he needs to be acknowledged I feel. Many people should know his music.

[@johnl3624]

That is such a beautiful view of the Saddle Dome in Calgary...

[@marloeslaughter8688]

He took the hardest part of his last song and used it to amplify this song to the next level of emotion… Ren has been blowing me away with each new thing since Hi Ren, and everything else that has been experienced in between! Man’s a genius!!

[@marloeslaughter8688]

Also, that fact hit me hard this year 😂😂😂

[@roberthall9270]

Some would die before they lived that's a bar right there

[@rykerroadMOM3123]

It sure is 💪💜

[@Garkimyer]

This was shot on Scotsman’s hill in Calgary, Canada. It’s actually in the middle of the city, it’s just at the top of a valley that overlooks downtown.

[@ChillsHills72]

Ren is an artist like we haven't heard since Lennon, McCartney, Cobain, Bowie, but on such a different level, no industry magic, or high money corporations backing him with studio adjustments, just raw, emotional and honest!, he has brought me a sense that music is alive again, and it has been a long while since i have felt that, great job guys!

[@DefinitelyNotBender]

Two(three if you count the bridge that was a Dominoes reference) of his best songs put together in one short but bitter sweet performance of a lifetime. Everything REN touches turns to Gold 🤘🏼

[@mckenziepaigemusic]

I am a musician who has dealt with severe chronic physical and mental health as well as Childhood trauma and I stopped performing at 18 because of my health. Finding Ren has inspired me to start playing, writing and singing again for the first time in about a decade. I'm 33 and finally finding my music again, Ren has truly re-awoken something in me that I thought was gone forever. He Is indeed a true artist. His story is such an inspiration and his ability and willingness to be a voice for those of us who have been missing from life for so long is an amazing and powerful thing. Thank you so much for supporting him! I'm also Definitely hooked on your channel now :D Thank you for the amazing content!

[@terrancecaad915]

From what I heard, the interview with Knox Hill sparked something in Ren to add that ending part of Suicide. He had said the song was already done but after they had that deep convo about Joe he had went back and added it on to the end. So I guess he’s taking that added on part and making it a solid tribute song and it’s own thing now

[@iaincphotography6051]

Another champion reaction, that ending is so gutting, you really have to feel for him, he is hurting like hell.

[@krisprepolec5616]

He’s on Scotsman’s Hill overlooking downtown Calgary. I’ve been there many times to watch fireworks :-)

[@peters2614]

Ren did this live, in front of Joe´s parents. Goosebumps...

[@BrunoBarata78]

I don't think that's factual. Ren recorded this in Canada, then he went back to the UK, visited with Joe's parents and played them the video before releasing it, getting their approval before hand.

[@twan923]

He explains in the description of this song. He recorded in Canada and played the video to Joe's parents. He raised something like $21k for the group of volunteers who searched for Joe's body, but couldn't find it.

[@bryanevans5398]

​@@BrunoBarata78in Calgary to be specific. That's the Saddledome in the background

[@michaelphipps8647]

Ren is a once in a lifetime artist ❤❤❤ Beautiful tribute to Joe 😇

[@NellaWaffer653]

Ren is so raw and natural I love it ❤. I love how pure his music is. Wow, what an emotional reaction. You can hear the hurt in his soul.

[@colleencarlson845]

Ren is remarkable so much of this goes on in the world today no talks about it Ren makes it so real you feel the pain the hurt we need to care about people in life show kindness and above all love

[@MissMeKate]

He took the last part of his most recent song for Joe, and the very first song he wrote for Joe, and use them to show that life goes on after a death.

[@tarabradford1848]

I am generally not a big rap listener but when Ren raps and combines it with everything else he does, I listen. His ability to make you feel the emotions he is trying to convey is astounding. Ren is one of my 3 powerhouse vocalist with phenomenal range and talent in every style of music they choose to execute for each song they wrote/produce/perform. My other 2 powerhouse vocalist are Tatiana from Jinjer and Ronnie Radke from Falling in Reverse.

[@hazelcoggane6419]

REN is 100 concerts in one from classical to opera to theatre to rap to the universe and back that is ren ❤ Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 uk

[@allstarscrubz]

Hey thanks guys. Y'all, Ren, dirt Miller, and so on. You guys really inspired me to put more work into my own content. Albeit I dropped the ball on my recording lol. Seriously thanks guys.

[@mama_nez]

Let's see if y'all can make this cold dead heart finally do some crying lol ❤

[@Luneria.Crimson]

This was filmed in calgary alberta canada i recognize the saddledome anywhere

[@lauriwest435]

This is so beautiful, as sad as the story is... his buddy Joe is smiling out there in the universe. Very well done. Thanks, guys, for being so real with your reactions. Love and hugs!

[@TheCampground]

Why do I love listening to music that tears my soul apart?! Great reaction guys. Much love. Thank you for putting out the beautiful content.

[@3en847]

A reference to his song Dominoes in the middle, and the ending was the chorus to another song of his, Freckled Angels. Both songs would be nice to see reactions to. Dominoes is focused on mental health, and Freckled Angels is another song dedicated to Joe.

[@TashaBryanRENegade]

Dominoes chokes me.

[@sicmuvva11]

This is the track Ren played for Joe’s mum and dad when he went back to Wales recently. An amazing homage to Joe!

[@panovscouse5100]

So emotional... love your reaction fellas

[@swanmaster999]

i know this over a year old and yet this still make me cry

[@laynestj]

I give you guys 100 points for allowing your emotions to show so clearly. Bravo for you!!

[@brigittemainella6412]

A beautiful tribute, a beautiful song, an emotional song, but also uplifting to see Ren cross the healing threshold and I'm excited to see what the future holds for Ren! Another masterpiece here! Thank you ❤

[@saragates2255]

This is one of my favorite reactions of this song .... Thanks, guys ❤️

[@kuroo_gette8244]

For Joe is still my favorite song by REN, it’s so relatable for those of us who lost loved ones

[@ginamakescrochet]

Incredible artist, beautiful song, wonderful reaction. Thank you for your support of Ren, to me he is amazing. ❤️

[@rudyb.]

Beautiful song, beautiful human and a stunning background. Thank you for reacting/supporting Ren.

[@staceysmith4868]

I absolutely LOVE the two of you. Your reactions are thoughtful, insightful and emotional... and I just keep coming back for more! ❤

[@dylanplyler2637]

this may be an older video, but, when ren says "some of us die before we're born", it really hits home, I had jaundice and RSV almost both at birth, and if it wasn't for the nurses and doctors, I wouldn't be here almost 20 years later.

[@Caz141000]

Your reactions are the best and the most genuine I have seen. I love the emotion you guys display and it really makes it feel like we are reacting with you. Keep it up, I am so glad I stumbled upon you two.

[@rykerroadMOM3123]

Caz, so glad you're here with all of us!! 🤗

[@joeyace05]

I love your reactions because you get it! Ren makes me proud to be alive at the same time that his art is.

[@sherrymitchell9908]

I've never felt more in music than what Ren creates. Resonates so much for so many. Beautiful video..looks like it was filmed in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

[@jasonmcsweeney1294]

Thanks for the REN-ACTION. the man is a Prodigy

[@musochickburns8212]

Thanks for a great reaction as always guys... we love Ren! 💕

[@LoW_CHeEesSse]

Omfg yeaaahhs Im so stoked yall saw this. i JUST SAW THIS amazing mixture of his stories about 2 or 3 days ago? Or whenever the premiere of it was. I COULD HAVE MY DAYS WRONG cuz my Lupus, Fibromyalgia and adhd brain all make me have a SHIT memory when it comes to recalling things or keeping certain things in my brain but this was absolutely GUT WRENCHING and beautiful all at the same time! It makes your heart smile for Ren, for the fact that he is FINALLY, but slowly getting his mental, physical and emotional shit all sorted out, and that he's able to help express his emotions of it all thru his insane lyrics and his amazing music, but It also hurts yur spirit and soul to watch him sing a out his bro Joe. Which i haven't looked up if it was his real bro or a friend he considered to be a bro, and I wouldnt be le to remember anyway which sucks, but none the less its gut wrenching with this version cuz ive seen the other version you guys react to. THIS VERSION IS JUST SO MUCH MORE PERSONAL and hits you str8 into the feelers and the piano keys!! Uuuughh just amazingly beautiful with how he made this song so much more intense. ALSO, at first when he was singing it I didnt even REALIZE it was the song I had heard b4 and it was just a slowed down version of it, where he is able to still show just as much pain, hurt, grief, and sadness, while also showcasing his amazing talent.. his freakin voice control is amazeballs and how he places every note, and key with his tones and diff levels of his voice in certain portions of the song. THIS ONE JUST PULLS YOU IN FROM BEGINNING 2 END and even leaves you wanting more. I mean...doesnt he always?? Haha its just insanely sick and I cant get enough of this version i hope one day that rmRen & 21 pilots do a collab, and same with NF!!🫠🫠🥺🥹🫶🫶✌🏻 Also the fuckin HEARTBURN COMMENT Ab-so-fu-ckin-lute-ly it does. wtaf is that bs?!?! Hahaha I was burping absolute FIRE 2night and early morning and all i had was fuckin graham crackers!! Hahaha

[@lauraduff6155]

Wow Ren😲. What a performance. Great reaction, agree with all of what was said. Jeez🤯😌

[@ethanmorgan7823]

3 different songs really in one. The ending of suicide at the beginning, the new vocals in the middle, and freckled angels at the end all in a collaborative tribute to Joe. Heartbreaking ❤

[@ghostsoffline]

the song at the end was made 13 years ago for the same friend. 13 years later he makes another song for him, thats a good friend.

[@ghostsoffline]

its called freckled angels

[@BrotherPraetus]

Great reaction, guys. And, Eric, thanks for the laugh at the end there; "after 30 everything gives you heartburn".

[@norahdenovan8658]

To do that in front of his parents… oh god. REN is such a golden soul, he has a job to do on this earth& it’s all for the good, to help people. Joe will be fine& looking down on you man, be sure of that. REN you are sooo loved ❤

[@jameswalters2182]

this song, it brings back every moment of pain I've experienced since I lost my dog and leaves me distraught, ugly sobbing at 1:27AM in my bedroom. But its a good pain. a pain that makes me think of all the good times and the good things, I can't stop listening, i truly love this performance, ive never been so emotionally moved by a musical piece, I just hope that when its my time, my little furry angel is up there waiting for me. I miss you absurd, Finnegan

[@Dad-JanieWorld]

This is beautiful tribute. Please 🙏 do Chinchilla live version of Fingers.

[@chrishill7088]

Second this…

[@Spunky62]

THIRD THIS...😂

[@Dad-JanieWorld]

I comment it every video. One of these times they’re going to do it lol. I hope lol 😂

[@MrsEadeenay]

I lost a friend to suicide in Sept. This song hits so hard. Im sitting here crying.

[@emmabernt3239]

I always get chills from this song. Always.

[@PDXmaker]

Glad you did this one. Love you guys!

[@karrettthewise]

I love you guys. Thanks for lifting up our Ren.

[@dawntextor8170]

My favorite shirt Eric, it's a little smile for such a lofty subject

[@ryanjackson645]

his talents along with you two gold on the react ty for this so real

[@coleeg69]

Ren said This song For Joe was just the ending of his other song Suicide, but Knox Hill said something that inspired Ren to ADD the ending verses you hear in the end of this song.

[@amandalockwood4403]

Ren is just something else entirely and its just amazing 👏 I waited for y'all to get to this one before I watched too, bravo all!

[@GITMachine]

Ren is so ridiculously gifted.

[@yilomina2047]

Great reaction, Ren is such a gift!

[@IamRxge]

These chair ads never get old. Keep em coming 😅😂

[@MCP920]

The bridge he built to marry suicide to freckled angels is phenomenal.

[@ashleyfletcher5044]

Been awaiting this one from you boys. Let's get it. Thanks for the reactions.

[@pippafinland]

Love you guys. Great reactions. 👌🏻 Love your mom especially! 😘

[@rykerroadMOM3123]

LOL, well thanks, Pippa! 😊 💜

[@horsehollerer]

Thanks for the nice reaction. On a side note, it really bugs me how many folks seem hell-bent on assuming this is a new song called "For Joe." It's not. Ren never said he was releasing a new song (he literally dropped a new single 2 weeks ago, ffs). He said this would be a "special live performance," and that's exactly what it is. It happens to feature excerpts from two existing songs, plus some new verses and melodies and arrangements. What part of "special live performance" do people not understand? 🤣

[@QDog915]

I don't expect every one to know every song Ren does, but yeah Freckled Angels was an album of his from 2017. It was just a special live performance of a song he wrote for Joe 5 years ago and didn't tell us what it was about and the song he wrote for Joe and did tell us what it was about.

[@horsehollerer]

@@QDog915 Are you suggesting most normal people don't have time to hang around on discord all day long listening for clues? 🤣No, you're right. Me harsh. I think I'd just seen 2-3 reactions in a row where the host seemed disappointed/surprised that he started with the second half of Suicide. Cheers.

[@ReinetteSwart]

🕯Joe🕯

[@joychapman2938]

We are so lucky to have Ren in our time.

[@bookerwills8649]

The setting is calgary alberta, where he is getting treatment. Ive been to that exact spot and i dont think i will ever be able to go there again without breaking dow

[@kristiansavov6528]

Wikipedia 2223 A.D.: "REN - Musician & philosopher & ... just genius of 21-st century!" Thanks for reaction!

[@SIRAssassin888]

After his interview with Knox Hill he added the first part of this song to the end of suic!de as a last minute tribute and inspiration from Knox. He performed this in Calgary just before he flew back home to present the money that he raised for the volunteers who looked for joe. He also visited joes parents and played this for them while he was there..

[@Ginaarceci]

Such a selfless, incredible, highly talented human being. ❤ this was a beautiful tribute. Had me in tears. I lost my brother to suicide and I found him. It's not a journey that has been without immense and soul splicing pain, but I'm here fighting and will continue to fight each and every day. ❤

[@jameshogg7618]

Suicide-dominoes and freckled angels are the three songs in this, amazing song ❤️

[@xXx_th3m4dh4tt3r_xXx]

I honestly didn't think a Ren song could get any harder to take than Suic*de...and Ren went and proved me wrong yet again... Great reaction guys! (As always 🤷‍♂️😂)

[@cheles116]

💜💜💜A most brilliant artist!!!!

[@WeHyp3]

This is two of rens songs combined together that were for joe put together to make a beautiful masterpiece

[@Co-Blentzgaming]

Hey guys freckles angles is actually an original song from Ren about joe. It was made many years ago. You should react to freckles angles.

[@kscott510]

Joe Hughes December 28th 2010 Jumped off the Menai Bridge Anglesey

[@chrishill7088]

Good one psychos….so we can play the piano like a boss too? What’s next….bagpipes would be cool.

[@rykerroadMOM3123]

Omgosh, I was thinking that same thing, LOL! 😄👍

[@Charyl.w.an.A]

Beautiful Reaction

[@pdcookstar]

10 year old tune when he was in pain youtube title. TRICK THE FOX - Living Room Poetry

[@Drelago]

If it wasn't for reactors like you then I wouldn't have listened to this multiple times and I wouldn't have been able to fully appreciate it. When I first listened to this song I didn't really care for the first verse. I didn't think it was bad by any means but I just thought Suicide's version was so much better. Then I realized something. In Suicide it was like an open and bleeding wound. In this the wound is still there but it is healing, which goes perfectly with the theme of this song.

[@pabloesco2007]

For my interpretation, this song is the combination of multiple pieces of songs in one like a puzzle. Amazing, beautiful and sad.

[@comrie22]

Great reaction guys ❤. Please do Money Game and Money Game part 2 as one reaction, he will be releasing part 3 soon!

[@lexibrax]

Yes. I love these. They are some of the most clever and educational songs about politics I've ever heard! They should be required learning!

[@comrie22]

@@lexibrax Absolutely, my 10 year old knows every word and asked me loads of questions about it. It's amazing the conversations Rens' music allows us to explore, no matter what age we are 😊

[@Tessimistic420]

He's amazing. So are y'all ❤️

[@jamesh2401]

You could ask a million people to envisage a tribute to a loved one and I don't think any of them would come close to what Ren has created here. Whether intentional or not, he has immortalised Joe in his music and carries him everywhere he goes. There will always be people who are more talented in whatever aspects, but I think he's beyond a point where it's worth comparing him to anyone now. He's just his own thing. Nice reaction as always guys, keep it up!

[@kimmicakes]

Thank you guys! Love y'all so much!

[@berta_red_neck4032]

This was filmed in Calgary that’s the saddle dome the heart of the stampede

[@seagull01-cp8pb]

Ren has been doing live versions of his recent songs and this is his version of suicide but he made it more. He is thanking Joe, telling him how he feels. This is his closure. Beautiful💕👍🦇

[@alloralou4722]

The best reaction. Eloquent.

[@violindylan]

Great reaction, thank you!

[@DimebagWuest]

Respect! 🙏💪🇺🇸

[@donald1379]

Ren is amazing...great reaction guys

[@patriciahughes7516]

I mean, Eric's not wrong....like the second I turned 31 I started saying "oh I need something if I'm gonna have..." You name it. Coffee, salsa, alcohol, everything brings the heartburn!!! Love the video though, guys 🙂

[@docdurdin]

You both seem like tight brothers, I'm sure you can understand losing someone like a brother.

[@trm476]

this guy is gonna be a superstar....too much talent ...he is gonna blow up one day