What does SOUNDGARDEN Roadie think of REN???

[@Ph4n_t0m]

Ren Gill is Welsh - it's all real; he battled health issues for years (over a decade) with several of them ruined by misdiagnoses and wrong medications wreaking havoc on his nervous system and immune system. He is currently pursuing specialized treatments to repair is autoimmune system and nervous system in Canada but he lives and his heart resides in Brighton. It is worthwhile noting that performance was live and done in a single take (third of four attempts for the audio, and filmed with multiple cameras). Ren has been composing songs and producing his own beats since he was a young teenager. He does covers for his busking and occasionally performed original songs too.

[@lillyvanpug]

He is a rapper, a bard, a spoken word poet, a goofball, deeply emotional and has a very down do earth attitude. He also has a (some might say) rebellious view on politics (his songs Crucify Your Culture, Money Game 1 and 2) but he never disappoints. He has been through hell and back and has risen from it oozing art 🖤

[@annebiebrich9155]

He also sings and plays rock, blues, jazz, reggae etc

[@annebiebrich9155]

Go through his catalog of hundreds. He is Welch..moved to Brighton (England) at age 18 and is in Canade receiving more treatments, ! Canada not Canade..lol

[@kennethmichael5404]

This is the kind of artistry that gives "broken" people hope. Ren, through this performance piece, has become to a lot of people exactly what he stated in the song, "...the voice that you hear when you loosen the noose on the rope". So powerful, so impactful. The song structure itself is incredible. It starts off as a battle between his positive (Angel) and negative (Demon) aspects, the negative then makes an overpowering last ditch effort to reign supreme, tearing free and trying to take control, but ultimately fails as the final act, being the "God" aspect, emerges Triumphant, though still acknowledging and accepting that it will ALWAYS be a battle because we are all "a coin with 2 different sides". It's a beautifully cathartic and raw musical masterpiece. Ren is truly special. Welcome to the Ren rabbit-hole, it's a trip worth taking. This was the 4th take he did and yes, it was done live. Wait until you hear some of his other stuff, especially his storytelling ("The Tale of Jenny & Screech"). You haven't even touched the breadth of this young man's talent yet. The pig character (imo) represents the doctors and therapist who have essentially butchered him for years through their misdiagnosis. It's the system that focuses on peddling more pills than on genuinely trying to help to fix broken/ill people, caring more about profit than individual health. The bastardization of the hippocratic oath. He literally thought he was going insane because he was told repeatedly that the pain and symptoms he was experiencing were all in his head (psychosomatic). He had reached a point where he literally resigned himself to dying before he reached 30. Turns out he had Lyme's disease the whole time and it ran rampant through his system for 10 years, even to the point of causing brain damage. Ironically, if Ren hadn't gone through what he has, would he have ever made the art he has? There's no question that his suffering has shaped his music and now he's finally getting the recognition he undoubtedly deserves. I've said it before, I'll say it again, Ren is special.

[@guitarmuscle6968]

Ren was Born in Wales but now lives in Brighton England, at the moment he is in Canada Receiving Specialist Medical Treatment, and has been there since the beginning of the Year. Ren was discovered at 19yrs old busking in Bath England while he was studying Music Performance at Bath University, by Producer Eric Appapoulay who got him a contract with Sony Records. Unfortunately within weeks of starting to make a record he got ill with Flu like symptoms and pain all over his body, unable to continue with the work he eventually had to return home and the contract expired. He spent many Years stuck at home unable to do anything because of the illness, mainly just going out to Doctors and Hospital appointments, he was constantly being given different diagnoses, all wrong, and being told all his pain and suffering was in his head, whilst being given drugs for his deteriorating Mental Health, because nobody could tell him what was wrong with him. After 7 or 8yrs of this, and seeing multiple Doctors, Therapists, Alternative Homeopaths and all sorts of Quacks who said they could cure him, he was lucky enough to find a Doctor in Belgium who diagnosed him correctly with Lyme Disease caused by an Animal Tick bite. This was 7yrs too late and the damage the disease had done was extensive, in this time he was unable to make much music as he was so ill but made video blogs about his struggles and posted them online, one was seen by a Doctor in the USA who offered him free Stem cell treatment if he could get to the USA. He spent 12 weeks in the USA getting painful treatment and when he returned felt better than he had for many years, he wasn't cured but was able to start making Music again, of course Some of this Music was influenced by his anger and bitterness towards the Medical profession and big Pharma. He's spent the last 7yrs releasing Music independently, he writes everything, plays all the instruments and produces all his own Beats and the Videos are all Directed by him. All through the the last 7yrs he has still been ill and not cured, his fans have raised money for him to have Specialist Treatment in Canada, over $300,000 at the last count, the undiagnosed disease plus drugs he was wrongly given for other misdiagnosed problems still cause him daily issues and they are trying to repair some of the damage, he has been there on his own without family or friends since January, and could be there until the end of the year getting daily experimental treatment. He has an amazing story and is a Humble person, and having been through so much this is why his fans are so protective and Loyal to him. If you are interested in his story i suggest you watch an interview with him on Justin Hawkins Rides again Channel. Hope that Helps if you managed to read it all 😆

[@elenaorujev3494]

Ren's catalog shows incredible variety of genre, creativity, honesty, and eloquence! More Ren, please!

[@mattslade1633]

Thanks for bringing more friends to the renaissance. Long live the RENegades!

[@Keeley-Rabbit-Hole]

Ren grew up in Wales, Dwyran on Anglesey. Ren moved to Brighton as an adult. He’s always made his own music. 13 years of his music on KZbin. He’s only in Canada for his Lyme treatment. We want him back. Thanks for your reaction 🐇🕳️🖤

[@NilZed1]

please share links or search phrases to what you have that is older than 2013, that is the oldest I have found.

[@Lynnie_14]

Thank you so much for letting the entire song run - it was great to see your facial expressions. You're right about the Jack Nicholson reference though - You'll see Jack pop up in one of his videos 😅

[@justinatest9456]

I love this format of introducing your friends to these great songs, and a huge reason is that it gives us a chance to see you experience the song again. This song gets better every time you hear it, as most of his songs do, and the second, third, and fourth reactions are all 'better' as well. The appreciation for it grows with each listen, and that makes the re-reactions that much better. As part of the introduction to the song maybe you could drop a quick note that he is independent, and that this song is a one-take live recording, which really adds to the appreciation for the performance. There's a small asterisk next to one-take, but it's inconsequential imo. All that back and forth is 100% live, and it's amazing. Either way, two great reactions here. I'd really recommend watching his recent interview with Justin Hawkins, seeing him speak so candidly was very intersting, and gives another level to appreciating him, he's a very humble and genuine guy.

[@Lynnie_14]

Ren was raised in Wales. He moved to Brighton when he was 19 😊

[@Malfehzan]

A Lavalier, a wireless DI, one camera. This guy will put roadies out of business ;)

[@yarbafett]

WHAT? Ren was in a movie and song on a soundtrack? gotta watch that now!

[@stranger2Utube]

Thank you for spreading word about Ren! Great reaction!

[@chrisparti]

That is the best analogy I have heard for Hi Ren, 'Eminem meets one flew over the cuckoo nest'... brilliant

[@shirleycarter2231]

Great reaction guys, seen multiple reactions but this was up there with the best. You let the song flow and kept the commentary for the end...... always more satisfying to me, as it allows us Ren devotees to watch all your expressions and appreciate again through someone else’s eyes ❤

[@sherylmccollum895]

Thats not a reaction. The whole point is to stop and react

[@linmonash1244]

This is raw pain, raw truth and raw courage. At first the message just takes all your attention, and stuns you, but the more I watch this, the more I appreciate the range and depth of his skill. The arrangement alone is a masterpiece, and that's without his musical intelligence, and his poetry. WHAT a Songwriter, and Word Painter! I like that he ends on Hope and Resilience and emphasises learning to manage his illness -rather than succumb and allow it to manage him. At the same time, acknowledging that this is a pendulum and a balancing act. Everyone can relate to this at some level, but particularly those living with psychosis. Living with psychosis is tough. They way thought and mood disorder disables most if not all areas of function is devastating. Early diagnosis and early intervention is critical, but it's important to seek help at any stage. Its also important for people to understand that the incidence of psychosis is massively on the rise, driven primarily by the increase in the use of recreational drugs. I don't know if this is any part of Ren's story; but it's now well recognised that SIP [ Substance Induced Psychosis ] is not a 'stand alone' reaction, but a key alert indicator and trigger for the development of ongoing - often lifelong - disorders of thought and mood. Most of which sit in the Schizophrenia spectrum or Bi-Polar range, often transitioning across both. Accompanying these are the high risk of comorbidities. Ie: also the development of long term anxiety and or depressive disorders. People who know they have a family history of these often have a genetic vulnerability and should NEVER touch mood / consciousness altering substances. The risk of triggering life long mental illness is that huge. But, for many, psychiatric disorders also emerge with no identifiable trigger. The bottom line is; don't put toxic shit in your body or brain, and if you have been already, get help to stop. The higher the volume taken and the longer the use = the greater the disability. This is also true for Weed ( Home grown or Synthetic) which has been genetically modified to now have 25+ times the THC component than was in the stuff that was around in the 1970's > 80's. It's clear now that we are looking at subtle, but progressive, brain damage. This message should be out there in all the schools and social media.

[@christinefuss9585]

THANK YOU! Ren IS amazing!

[@Peacetrain66]

Watch his interview with Justin Hawkins to learn more about the health issues he has faced. Unbelievable 😢

[@greynoise1409]

Coming soon, Knox Hill and Black Pegasus interviews.

[@nadjahlover]

Wait till you guys see/hear "Animal Flow". XOXOXX Love your reaction. Ren is the best. XOXOX for him too!

[@mldkenny]

Glad he enjoyed it! Great work in sharing this gem!

[@smack_pop7]

👏👏 awesome,thank you for putting Ren out there ❤️

[@zed4225]

Love watching reactors introducing buddies to #Ren, bring it on #PartyLikeARockstarPodcast🔥🇦🇺🐨❤

[@jeffconnelly1284]

the singing in the beginning and end always reminded me of a cuckoo bird / Cuckoo's Nest reference, so well done with the tone and body language and posturing

[@AlSnoopsReid]

He's in Canada getting treatment for the Lyme disease which has stayed undiagnosed for 6-8 years. You should read the comment by guitar muscle below/above?? to get a fuller picture of what Ren has had to go through. New sub.

[@mdh6977]

From what I understand is that he did 4 takes and picked the best one to put out... everything I've seen/heard since falling down this rabbit hole is absolutely brilliant

[@LeeannG]

Ren was in wales until age 19, from a little village called Dwyan or something (I’m so sorry to the Welsh, someone save me)

[@patdriver9635]

Almost! Dwyran on the island of Anglesey.😊

[@emdiar6588]

@@patdriver9635 Which is in Wales (or technically, just off the coast of mainland Wales, but still Welsh). He was born in Bangor. That makes him Welsh. Up Wales! Up the Welsh! Up Canada and up the Town (Wrexham AFC for the Premier league!!)

[@patdriver9635]

@@emdiar6588 It is indeed. Driven there a lot to get on that ferry. Ren lived next door to my daughter and her family in Brighton around 2017. With Romain. They were noisy angels and I've followed both of them ever since. It's so great to see Ren take off. 👍

[@LeeannG]

@@patdriver9635 thank you! And that’s so fun! Are your daughter and Romain still neighbors? Noisy angels sounds like what I pictured. Loud as hell until 3am but help you carry in your groceries when they roll out of bed mid afternoon maybe. Haha

[@patdriver9635]

@@LeeannG They moved on.(The naughty boys had a few addresses in Brighton. But they are so loved there.) Romain is still busking and recording. Everybody is just in love with Ren and his world. Such a gift. But we'd like him back. ❤️

[@fangirl6115]

Wow, great reaction 🇬🇧

[@Unangelic73]

Try his Bardcore tunes -Jenny & Screech (trilogy) must be watched altogether. He’s having treatment in Canada.. I’m sure many have told you about Ren. Please listen to his other stuff. Versatile is an understatement. How To Be Me Live version, The Hunger, What You Want, Power to name a few .. #Ren #TeamMidlands 🤘🏼I’m a metalhead but love Rens music

[@jeffreyfouty5165]

Great reaction….solid take. Love the movie reference. Hadn’t thought of it but, apt👍

[@douglasshield3849]

All done in 1 take. Man's a genius

[@justinatest9456]

I was thinking "If this isn't the last song of the show, I'd hate to be the band that has to follow Ren lol." Turns out it's the beloved The Warning that drew that unlucky straw. Ren is a tough act to follow, is all.

[@Ryoufriggingserious]

Ren is absolutely brilliant.

[@annmonica2253]

Not raised in Brighton. He didn't get there until late teens, via Bath UK.

[@dannybaxter4710]

I saw "Bardcore" used in another thread. I liked that.

[@sabrinaevans8746]

I think his best line was the voice you hear when you loosen the noose on the rope

[@joelroadie]

Agreed

[@EjWalker007]

Have you heard Ren singing "Power Of Unity"?? That is a very good piece too.

[@blakedenton8247]

Gotta look at chalk outlines next. Incredible.

[@Rackelhane]

I like your videos a lot. Thank you!

[@shelleybond7202]

❤awesome

[@kimzwolinski9919]

He blows me away 😊 I love the Eminem , Jack Nicholson reference.

[@dieselhrt5492]

Ren is from Wales and currently lives in Brighton UK.

[@dieselhrt5492]

@@nahadoth2087 no he said Ren currently lives in Canada.

[@dieselhrt5492]

@@nahadoth2087 watch it again. At :57 (in his correction) he says Ren was raised in Brighton, which is incorrect, and that “he is in Canada right now”, which is also incorrect.

[@braca977]

Emnem meets One flew over the cuckoo's nest....wow brilliantly said !!!!!!!!

[@annebiebrich9155]

Ren didn't move to Brighton until he was 18 or 19

[@cribpowers]

MnM and Jack Nicholson. That is great.

[@PUNKinDRUBLIC72]

Hes Welsh,hes a genius in my opinion!

[@poxyrob]

He is Mozart, Picasso Simone, wonder, Caravaggio.

[@randycompton9191]

I know hi ren has millions of views but i wonder if he's on any mainstream musicians radar

[@joelroadie]

I would assume quite a few. That justin Hawkins interview really broadened his reach I think.

[@kalanhitchens8782]

Wow what a good comparison. Eminem and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

[@eevee_themeanie5883]

Animal flow is whats next my friends

[@joelroadie]

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[@sketchtherapy1218]

Ren is a fan of Eminem he wouldn't be insulted he'd be honored.

[@pirada74]

🔥✌🤘

[@scottanderson3967]

Zamo doing reactions.

[@WelshAmethystGirl087]

Show him the tale of jenny and screech

[@stuartturkington826]

Who cares what he thinks is what you think that is important.

[@jonathandrewstefancin5924]

Who tf is Ren

[@Bleeglesplotch]

Did the video help you find out?

[@jonathandrewstefancin5924]

@@Bleeglesplotch I bailed

[@Bleeglesplotch]

@@jonathandrewstefancin5924 oh, yeah you seem like the type that wouldn't understand anyways.

[@jonathandrewstefancin5924]

@@Bleeglesplotch how do you mean

[@Bleeglesplotch]

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[@michaelbradley7529]

It's a bit shocking that you're such a big fan of Ren but you know surprisingly little about him. How does that happen?

[@independentfreethinkeroutl2176]

OH MAN THE REN RABIT HOLE IS ONE OF THE BEST