What Happens When Emma Meets REN for the FIRST Time? HI REN Pro Guitarist Reacts

[@MattyMLB]

I’m not even comfortable saying how many Hi Ren reactions I’ve watched 🙈🤣… But I just continue to see the brilliance in so many layers with this work of art. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Sammael6662]

Same here, and I think this is the first reference to the "Jimi Hendrix riff" I've heard. Very cool!

[@AnotherFacelessDigitalNoOne]

Def not alone there. The number I've done will need a supercomputer to calculate soon ❤

[@badsabre5917]

Same.😂

[@SunShine4Pacal]

Yep, starting to think Ren will release a song for me to deal with my Ren reaction addiction.

[@theragingviking9177]

The answer is all of them xD

[@TheOtherBrotherAli76]

To put it very simply, we love Ren because Ren has given a voice to those of us who thought we were voiceless. He's made us feel seen, heard and loved.

[@kevinmclaughlin8975]

This.

[@SomeWelshBloke-c6q]

Really well said!

[@sample.text.]

This is so fucking accurate.

[@mattjosh69]

That one line gets me every time “ the voice that you hear when you loosen the nouse on the rope” gets 😢 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧🙏🏻

[@Shelleyc1972]

I'm always shocked when reactors don't look surprised by that line!

[@stephenlackey5852]

I’m able to leave this comment because I’ve made a very specific decision numerous times. IYKYK

[@Bhanshee]

@@Shelleyc1972 I agree. Every time I hear that verse I choke up. I've been there. Not necessarily a rope but a bridge. Most people don't understand how close some of us are to a single thought ("voice") separating us from what we consider "peace". Ren knows and I appreciate him speaking/singing out. 🤘❤🙏

[@Vampyre_Bytes]

Only people that have heard the voice that put the noose on in the first place have also heard the voice when you loosen it. Others only see it as another symbolism in the sea of symbolism.

[@manuelper]

@@Vampyre_Bytes This is false. You don't need to have done that attempt at that act to feel that line deeply.

[@PHOENIXDARKFIRE5000]

The fact that Ren released an album earlier this year as an independent artist not signed to a record label and not that long ago that very album went to number one in the UK speaks volumes for how his not chasing numbers statistics or stats doesn’t mean you can’t be successful. He has made his thing through his pure artistry and intellect and his wonderful personality which you can see if you watch all of his twitch streams and KZbin videos about his illness and his music in general that he is a wonderful person and sadly is still struggling with illness. I would give anything to be able to take it from him. He deserves that much. He is not just a musician and singer/songwriter he is a producer a director an actor and so much more for those of you who aren’t aware his music genre when it comes to these style of songs has now been referred to as BARDCORE relating to the old Tavern Tale Bards in mediaeval times with a modern twist I have referred to him as a modern day Shakespeare with a guitar. He is so talented in so many ways and yet so incredibly humble. I don’t remember who it was but years ago I heard a famous actor say that.’ EGO KILLS TALENT.’ And I believe that to be totally true and I don’t ever fear that Ren even if he became a billionaire would ever suffer from being egotistical he is the most down-to-earth artist I have ever had the pleasure to listen to during a live stream on his own personal twitch or KZbin channel. I mean most artists who have a number one selling album don’t do their own KZbin and twitch streams that I have ever seen anyway. You need to get EMMA to react to The Tale of Jenny and Screech. I would so love to see her react to that. I genuinely think she would love it.

[@McLeod2022]

One of the most important singer I've had the pleasure of living "in his time"... the anticipation. And that he took #1 UK was amazing. Helped him upgrade hardware and work w more people.

[@glitchmagpie2078]

This song was my intro to Ren when I was at my lowest. This song saved my life, Ren was the voice that I heard when I loosened the noose on the rope. Now I'm just riding the Ren-er-coaster across youtube. Great reaction guys!

[@michaelgoyettemusic]

So happy you heard Ren. ❤️

[@McLeod2022]

spoke to me for sure

[@B4MBI72]

Glad he found you and hope you are in a better place now. His lyrics say a lot of things I think many of us have in our heads which we are told not to talk about, and to just 'man-up'.

[@Bettyboop3201]

He was misdiagnosed for years and suffered terribly, Not being able to get out of bed. Ultimately they diagnosed him with Lyme disease after years of mis treatments. He’s still suffering from that. I think he’s in Canada getting more treatments

[@827mejones]

Have you done a deep dive into twentyonepilots? They help with mental health as well

[@jasonelward8215]

Show Emma The Tale of Jenny and Screech trilogy...she'd love the guiatar work and story 🙌

[@ScobeeD]

and the story

[@margaretnicol3423]

Sick Boi is one that all mental health professionals should have to listen to as part of their training.

[@juliannemil6158]

Renegade foot soldier and traveller here. You guys do have the heart and brain to watch Ren's arts. My deep appreciation.

[@cargosquid]

The owner gave them about 30 minutes and they took four takes....but they are ALL one take videos. No cuts and pasting.

[@mackedimac]

Probably one shot with camera wide and wide with the close-up moving one because they cut from one to the other when he gets up and we the camera man would be in that wide shot.

[@McLeod2022]

somewhere there is a vid of him, sitting on the floor of someplace else, working out the scheme... wished I'm saved that. Should be on his channel but i don't have it saved. Behind the making scenes are great. Heard an actor once say, when a show was ending, that we... the audience, get to rejoice in the end product... but they are living within the creation of that and that what gets missed when a show ends.

[@belgand5555]

That was great Mike… enjoyed Emma! Definitely yo guys should do The Tales together! Thanks! 🫶🏻

[@trevorgreen8615]

I came here to say the exact same thing.

[@neilfromstan]

Me too

[@TrianglesAndCircles]

Tales please. All 3 in a row. Jenny - Screech - Violet.

[@TrianglesAndCircles]

Tales please. All 3 in a row. Jenny - Screech - Violet.

[@tianthee]

For someone who understands and appreciates the nuances of song writing, there should be no question. It has to be the tale of Jenny & Screech (full trilogy). Then Money Game 1-2-3

[@SongWhisperer]

The last part of the video was awesome, as a songwriter I always find it so interesting how other songwriters use lyrics to convey their message. Ren is a true wordsmith, he knows how to hit you right in the feels.

[@MoreKellBellPlease]

I'd love to have you take Emma through the Ren journey. I miss watching your videos so love seeing your face again! Yooooo

[@OuterHeavenNET]

I'm sitting here in tears, listening to this song for the tenth or so time tonight, and honestly, it just scares me.

[@TheDougMan]

Wait ‘till you have heard it a few hundred times; it just doesn’t get old.

[@Seamus.MacLeod]

@@OuterHeavenNET Every. Single. Time. Never a dry eye on this one. Not because of sadness, but inspiration.

[@OuterHeavenNET]

@@TheDougMan I've heard it a lot lol.

[@JaysonMorinJRMgunner]

Welcome to the ren train Emma!!! If it's Ren, it is a Masterpiece!!!

[@Grant.Highland]

As I have listened to this particular song for 100s of times over. Reading the lyrics he provides in the description of his songs. The pure courage and tenacity, as well as his precise attention to the details of contrast and conflicts in duality while staying 'in character' for each delivery of lyrical mastery..all wrapped up in a perfect loose noose 'bow'. - Nice assessment and expected reaction from a musical mind with a 'fresh' exposure perspective. ...and who doesn't absolutely adore a woman in an Iron Maiden shirt? Thanks for a honest take of brilliance!

[@markdrechsler5660]

Welcome to the Renaissance, Emma.

[@DG-wk4fn]

So, did you notice even during the first few notes there was always a contrarian note that either was hit too hard, held too long, slightly off key or slightly not exact? Yea, that was chaos always being present.

[@michaelgoyettemusic]

This wasn’t my reaction but what I hear is him setting the period to pre piano days where all notes were played loud which is the same period where the Catholic Church believed a diminished interval conjured the devil. It was banned from music by the church…..once Ren established the time period he went into diminished arpeggios which would’ve been heresy in that time. More than chaos…he summoned evil….then he released the valve with a more demure descending diminished arpeggio that wound out and then Good could appear. I’ve broken down the music on my own and with a jazz trumpeter once if you’re interested.

[@marktodd7397]

When I first ever saw this Ren video and he started to do the Yodelling I immediately thought of a cuckoo. Widely known as having conotations with mental health ( One flew over the Cukoos nest. Or some people say hes/she has went Cuckoo "crazy" for example.) Ive noticed since that both yodelling sections seem to be different. My take is that in the first is Ren fighting with himself switching between the dark and the light. The second yodelling section is his acceptance that the dark side of himself will always exist and so stop being so hard on yourself like he mentions at the end. Ren is a total genius imo were so blessed at the minute to have so much talent coming out.

[@DeadlyVvenom]

I love that you are introducing new people to ren he needs to be heard be everyone ❤❤loved her reaction and your breakdown 🔥🔥

[@RxDoc2010]

Check the lighting too. It follows the character. He makes great use of dissonance in his chords too. This man is a musical genius. I’m so happy she mentioned the line “the voice that you hear when you loosen the noose on the rope.” That is my favorite line and so many reactors don’t even mention it. It is such a powerful line. When you decide not to kill yourself the relief and calm that washes over you are something else. I have been there and that line really hits home for me.

[@Sdt526]

Loved Emma’s reaction, she picked up so much. So lovely of you to be supporting Ren and sharing the love, especially as he’s not doing so well at the moment ❤️

[@LordMauUK]

Watching poor Emma almost broke me.. she was holding it in so well...

[@ChrisLawton66]

15:00 according to Ren during his interview on The Charismatic Voice, you're right they had a limited amount of time due to the landlord and did four full takes. The audio is the full audio from one of them. The video he edited from the four.

[@jw70467]

thank you thank you thank you So tired of the one-take video narrative being overblown. He's talented and the art speaks for itself. The amount of time an artist spends painting does not determine the value of the work.

[@justinv4638]

“I will rise from the east and settle on the ocean floor”- is the sun, aka the light in the darkness, aka hope. This line is amazing! A bit coded but when you get it, wow

[@HopeIsForbiddenHere]

When Ren was hospitalized with Lyme, he was predominantly bed-ridden. The need for his lyric "all part of his plan that I stand on my own two feet" while rising from the chair was his proclamation of triumph over his disease.

[@elanamo]

I listened to this a few times, Mike. Very moving -- REN 'S talent, his music, his life story and this beautiful song. Thank you for guiding us through it in your conversation with Emma

[@michaelgoyettemusic]

Thanks. Hope you’re doing well…Eddie won his game this morning

[@C0CKFIGHT12]

A voice for radio and face for tv. Super knowledgeable and just a great person. Loved the reaction!

[@SandraP3796]

Enjoyed watching my millionth Hi Ren (it feels like) video and Emma was great. The Tales will be interesting to watch with her too. Thanks Mike

[@callmesteviep]

The fact that Emma even knows LP and mentions her is awesome! Love both artists!

[@denalinde]

I just saw an old interview earlier today where he said that the handheld shot was a total fluke. Their time was up & it allowed them to go on for a bit longer. This was their 4th take. Great conversation. 💜

[@michaelgoyettemusic]

Oh yeah…I was definitely missing a chunk of that info….thanks for filling in the details! What a great turn of events that ended up being! ❤️ hope all is well. ✌️

[@Prozak63]

As far as noticing that his playing appears self-taught or unconventional, you're correct. He is self-taught. He would watch videos of Jimi Hendrix over and over again in slow motion until he became proficient.

[@nada-8-4-2]

Literally pumping happiness at this reaction, very real and was such a gentle subtle reaction especially the interation between you.

[@PeteFindsObscureStuff]

Glad I caught this on the premiere Mike. Great discussion both of you. Thanks!!

[@michaelgoyettemusic]

Glad you made it too…always nice to chat. ✌️ ❤️

[@Seamus.MacLeod]

Yo! haven't been by in a bit. Good to see you spreading the works of Ren. Great analysis. His depth is why so many Renegades are 50+, he connects. I agree on the tales, but also maybe a fun one like Losin' It or Murderer?

[@michaelgoyettemusic]

You’re always welcome here my friend….drop by anytime….we got her hooked….she’ll be back!!! ✌️

[@ryanr5319]

Chalk Outlines too, as far as staying on the mental illness topic. Thank you for reaction good sir and Miss! New subscriber.

[@krikat3485]

Fun having another person on to view with you. I wish I could convince someone to sit down and watch this with me. I like that she’s knowledgeable about songwriting, too.

[@Eric-in-TO]

Hi Emma. Welcome to the Ren-iverse, Bring lots of snacks, its vast!

[@AbbeyNormal850]

Great reaction. Emma was obviously effected by this and she is very perceptive as well. She will be a full blood RENegade in no time and I look forward to seeing more of her, again, good job guys.

[@bellaluinil4693]

The Tale of Jenny and Screech 3 part arc would be an amazing next reaction from a songwriter perspective.

[@damienmaynard8892]

Lyme disease is the main factor. More recently Ren suffered reinfection/relapse with Bartonela. Another vote for Jenny Screech and Violet's tales!

[@ParalyticAngel]

What me impresses the most of Ren is, that he completely has invented a new style of music to this world, that has never done before and that he is the one and only poet of our time. And I believe his music will survive how he says it in his songs. He is an unique artist.

[@CitizenGold]

This is the first time I've watched an [expert in thing] reacts to [example of thing] for the first time. I think I may have a new type of video to watch. This was awesome. I love Ren's work. Seeing someone hear it for the first time was awesome.

[@BlackWolf-uk2yb]

Great reaction. Thank you both. I think its the first I've seen from a Song Writing Coach. Looking forward to seeing more.

[@johanneblanchard2683]

Thank you Mike and Emma.

[@_b0h4z4rd7]

Please react together with Emma to The Tale of Jenny & Screech and Money game... I'd like to see how she reacts to that style of storytelling.

[@morganellieification]

Always find myself coming back to rections for this one

[@marktaylor1799]

Nice reaction, Ren will give her a lot of variety and is always fascinating.

[@subnoizesoldier2]

Anybody with the Iron Maiden shirt on I can trust. Now I’m gonna go check out her Iron Maiden reactions.

[@GreybeardMO]

Took several takes, but it's straight through. Loved the reaction

[@stephenlackey5852]

This is art of transcendent beauty and an *important* song. Artists often struggle with imposter syndrome. There’s a movie starring Olivia Munn called “Violet” that rings of this and was a transformative experience for me-much the same as this song resonates. As a person who’s never been able to escape negative self-talk and imposter syndrome, *realizing* that I can exert the strength that destructive voice questions-strength that already resides within me-was sooo important. It takes time to push past the negativity-to make your own voice stronger, but if anyone out there is struggling with this, please please please *know* that you can do it. *Know* that I believe in you… but you don’t need me to-just like you don’t need the shroud of doubt that feels first of protection and then as a prison. You are *stronger* than that voice. You are stronger than you can *possibly* know… until you push back with softness or aggression-your choice.

[@michaelgoyettemusic]

I love this!!! ❤️

[@CalvinHart-dv8gv]

Emma is a delight. Very insightful and a good heart.

[@mrdarengilbert3907]

Thank you Mike 🙏 And so so thank you Emma Emma, I hope you continue this REN journey. Hi Ren is amazing, it’s how so many of us found him, but as we have all found out “Hi Ren” is just the beginning, there is amazement, laughter, reflection and tears ahead Thank you guys Respect from Australia Daz

[@michaelgoyettemusic]

Hey Daz thanks bud. I can’t wait to share more Ren with her!! You’re right, it’s an emotional journey….hope you’re doing well. ✌️

[@skinwalker_]

My favourite line which ends the song but explains what it’s all about. “Ferocious persistent, immortal like you, we're a coin with two different sides”

[@jeremythornton3240]

I got to talk with Ren yesterday. It's was truly a bright spot.

[@My_Work_Here_is_Done..]

I think the rise from the east and settle on the ocean floor lyric refers to light, specifically sunlight which I think is really clever when you realise

[@francesdoll4039]

Oh this was nice! Thanks Emma! Yes, they only had time for 4 takes in this guys apt basement. The audio is one take I think the 3rd. Video pieces had to be spliced some from this 4 takes. Ren's vulnerability and transparency is very powerful. He speaks for the voiceless. He had a health vlog when he was too sick to perform and that's were his community started though the first band Trick the Fox had some following. He was basically bedridden from 19 to 26, when he was gifted with a stem cell treatment that helped him. Ren says he probably has a thousand songs on his hard drive from those days ann has released some as demos 1 and 2. Sick Boi, the Tales(full) and Chalk Outlines live with Chinchilla. Humble, Ready for You, Hold On, Seven Sins,Fred Again Mashup, Back on 74/Message in a Bottle. So many ...and all excellent. Self taught on guitar, bass, piano and drums. Rapper album Sick Boi was #1 in UK last year. Was starting to release new music when he relapsed. 2 weeks into really intensive treatment now.

[@michaelmurray2592]

I enjoyed this very much! Have her back please she seems genuine and sweet.

[@instigatorartworks]

I just saw your Hi Ren reaction, and put this journal entry of Ren's as my comment to that reaction. ~~~~~~jAN 01, 202~~rEN~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Up until I was 9 years old, I would intermittently hear a voice in my head that was not my own. The voice was distinctly different to mine, and always negative. It would self criticize or urge me to do things I knew to be morally wrong. The most peculiar thing about the voice was that it took no effort on my behalf to produce. My own thoughts always felt like there was a process that required effort to bring them to the forefront of my mind, this voice appeared as though it was spoken by another. The sentences felt predetermined like they had already been constructed. I remember very vividly at 9 years old, becoming very frustrated with the voice. I stood in my back yard, internally screaming at the voice to be silent again and again, and it did. In a flash there was silence, to the point where my head felt like an empty room. I wasn't used to the quiet and that voice never returned. It almost felt lonely in my head. When I got older I had intermittent bouts with auditory hallucinations where I would hear perfect symphonies, usually at night when drifting off to sleep. They were so clear that they sounded like they were emanating from a radio in the corner of my room. I knew they weren't there, but for some reason they never came with the feeling of fear. I also recall sitting on a bus at the age of 15, and hearing the sound of a crowded room, with about 100 voices chattering away, I was the only person apart from the driver on the bus. These experiences were always very brief, and few and far between. My last hallucination was during an intense bout of psychosis in 2015, and was my first visual hallucination. I was walking down a pavement after jumping out my mums car in a crossroads in a moment of frustration and distress with my condition. I was trying to run from myself. What appeared to be a homeless man with a dark complexion approached me, and asked me what was wrong. I explained that I had been sick most my life, and I wasn't sure I had the strength to continue. He looked at me, and smiled and told me 'everything is going to be okay in the end Ren.' I had not told him my name. There was something so overpoweringly sincere about this very simple message, which brought with it an overwhelming feeling of inner peace, and in a flash, he vanished. My rational brain always linked these experiences to what the doctors have told me, that there are parts of my brain compromised by the autoimmunity in my body. That the myelin sheaths surrounding the complex electrical system that conduct my thoughts were damaged and compromised, causing these lucid experiences that I knew did not exist inside the physical world. The part of me that edges away from logical and rational thought always attributed these thoughts to some kind of otherworldly intervention, that made my thoughts the battleground of some spiritual tug of war. For a long time I never really acknowledged this part of myself, for with it brought the danger and stigma of sounding like a crazy person. I decided with my latest release, to the best of my ability, to capture and express this chess match of thought. Hi Ren comes out in just over 24 hours. I can't wait for you all to hear it.

[@michaelgoyettemusic]

Wild!! There was a time before Hi Ren!!! ❤️ What a story!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@instigatorartworks]

@@michaelgoyettemusic No problem.

[@dragontriadttv6270]

Hi there I'm new here but when I saw Im ren reaction I couldnt help myself. I have watched reactions on it a ton of times but always tear up on the part he says 'stand on my own 2 feet' and stands up. I find it extremely motivational and a symbol of strength to get through another day. I have my own problems with Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Impulse control dissorder and ADHD without a way of being able to have any release but watching what Ren has done and what he has become has rekindled my love of music and wish I could sing or play guitar, play piano or make samples but I've left learning all that too late and now its extremely difficult to be able to make any of that happen. Although I now think 'its like that now but hopefully wont be forever' Thank you for a fresh look at the video through the reaction. I appreciate the work and hope to see more when i get time. Until then Good Luck :)

[@issussov]

Cool reaction :) They did four takes. Regarding the switch at the end, the flickering lights indicate it's the bad Ren.

[@negativeview]

I have nothing to go on past vibes, but I've always interpreted it as it being both, the two starting to live together... not in harmony per se, but at least together. I don't believe bad ren would yodel like that without the influence of good ren, and you're right that the lights wouldn't flicker if it was purely good ren, either.

[@issussov]

@negativeview They are always both, since it's like an eternal pendulum.

[@FernLovebond]

YES! Hi Ren brought me LP vibes, too. The emotiveness... Spot on.

[@belinda35]

Welcome to the Reniverse, Emma! Strap in, you're in for a bumpy ride! 😊Great reaction, yo!

[@charleenk71]

You are right about the takes!! Ren left that shoot thinking it was unsuccessful. He was kind of bummed. After he watched it all, they realized they had something!! ❤❤❤

[@PeterLGଈ]

Ren really was the voice that so many heard at their lowest point. He has poured his heart into a few songs. He sings about a friend's suicide; it's absolutely heartbreaking. He duets with Chinchilla, a song called Chalk Outlines, that is intensely moving. The trilogy of The Ballad of Jenny and Screech is a wonderful piece of storytelling. Sic Boi is a brilliant take-down of the psychiatic industry. Even though I'm an official old fart at 66, I consider Ren to be this time's pinnacle artist.

[@barbaraisherwood]

Ren is a creative genius and a spectacular human. When you explore his body of work, its breathtaking. I pray he can overcome his latest health challenges

[@stormmontpelier8681]

Did any other Renegade panic for a sec when they paused before the monologue to look up lyrics 😂 It's a Hi Ren reaction watcher's nightmare for a reactor to miss the monologue

[@LumiNotte]

😂😂 yes! I thought noooooo pause in five seconds!

[@LumiNotte]

😂😂 yes! I thought noooooo pause in five seconds!

[@Chronically_Kimberly]

Yo! I made it to the end. She's lovely. You have to bring her back and take her through the full journey! And I love that you are noticeably getting more comfortable in front of the camera. Love love love More more more😊

[@stevebachiu6843]

The things that get me about this video/song that I haven't seen others react to is the incredible fragility of "Bad Ren". He is genuinely hurt that good Ren is boxing him out. His first "speech" shows real weakness. Then, the way that Ren sings "friend" doesn't fit at all with the rest of the darkness of his spiral into chaos. I wonder if the real Ren would agree that understanding this fearful, needy, and hurt part of the dark side is how to learn how to live in the dance. The pain in the way he sings "friend" gets me almost as much as the other, more obvious gotcha moments. The other thing is the simple fact that we obviously see that this song is played and sung by ONE person. There is no good Ren, bad Ren. It's all just Ren. It reminds me of Fight Club. We are all a part of the crowd that is completely transfixed by watching a man fight himself - not because it is crazy, but because we get it.

[@horsnpony365]

The way he sings “friend” gets me also. I believe Ren never does anything that isn’t 100% intentional. I’ve known him since the ME/CFS Facebook groups when he was in so much pain and searching for hope and answers. He had a lot of time trapped in bed with his pain to come to terms with the reality that the more you struggle against your chronic illnesses and pain, the less likely you are to get out of the trap. That is Acceptance. Acceptance is deeply important to thriving. Ren mentions “Acceptance” of his own illness and pain in many other lyrics and in the 8 Life Chapters where he sits and talks about the path of his life and his illness and healing journey. I’m so glad he did those videos to control his person life story. It’s easy for people to fill in blanks and create their own stories and narratives about artists. Each Chapter is about 10 mins long, Ren chokes up many times as he relives each stage of his life. It’s difficult for this GrannyRenegade to watch him push through and continue to speak about his struggles and his grief, but that’s so Ren. He is forthright, vulnerable, and open about his emotions and his struggles. That’s why the folks who have invisible illnesses and MH issues connect deeply to his messages and are so protective of Ren. The Chapters are posted on his YT channel “RenMakesStuff” You likely know all of this because your post touched my heart. I’m adding it to the comment in hopes that others may dig deeper. It’s obvious that you hear and understand everything that Ren is trying to tell us with this Masterpiece. I have seen so many reactions to Hi Ren and to all of Ren’s music. (Personal Top Shelf favs are Seven Sins, Hold On, Patience, Sick Boi, Troubles and his live music with Chinchilla and Sam Thompkins) This is the first time I’ve watched a Ren reactor and seen so many snarky comments about “what’s the big deal, it’s just musical theater.” Yes, I’m based in the US and know that there are a lot of people here who could seriously upgrade their character and integrity if they were to be more like Ren. I hear those dismissive comments being more from a person who is out of touch with their inner self, or is somewhat envious. I ignored their comments. I am after all, old. I hated rap & hip hop until finding Ren. Most of it was redundant beat loops, violent lyrics and no musicality. Yes, one or two of the negative comments were useful. The hum in the background that drove my hyper aware PTSD brain nuts is apparently a Roomba. Who knew? I did manage to block it out as I was interested in hearing Emma’s insights. Thanks for bringing up the more nuanced meaning and message that Hi Ren brings to the world. I hope Ren rebounds quickly. The coinfection is bad enough to deal with. The cocktail of antibiotics we had decades ago did the job, but the side bonuses were horrible. Ren is aware of the microbiome and his docs will be on top of that. I was worried he was headed for an autoimmune flare after the Kujo mess and I could see signs of it at the Sky Arts Awards. All in all, he will have a complex treatment and hopefully he can find acceptance again and allow himself to be less frustrated and get the rest and care he needs. Sorry for running on, I’m worried. Music is life to me, and I know it is for Ren. He is made of music. His talent is unlike anyone I’ve heard in decades. We are so fortunate. 🐇☮️❤️

[@timbrown6715]

Emma get in line…you’re female reactor #10,000 that’s in love with Ren😂😂😂

[@michaelwalsh7359]

Great react! Really looking forward to seeing you both back together doing reacts soon!

[@jimkat2]

Can you have Emma on all your reactions please? 😍

[@michaelgoyettemusic]

unfortunately not but she will pop in once a week or so for the next little while....hopefully that will do?

[@jimkat2]

@michaelgoyettemusic she did great!

[@horsnpony365]

Dante’s inferno, devil’s interval, our little trip to the 5th circle of Hell. Your observation, Emma, of the fact that he’s using a nylon stringed guitar and its impact is far more intense than if it were an electric guitar is so spot on. No one has ever commented on that before. I agree. I’m an old lover of rock, hard rock, heavy metal and folk. Ren’s intensity playing “the conflict” gives me goosebumps. Ren never does anything incidental with his music, lyrics or performance. He’s got ADHD and a major perfectionist. I love his creativity and unique style. Yes, he’s a completely independent artist. He’s driven, self taught and an introvert who blossomed through busking. He does an incredible live busking song “Blind Eyed” with Sam Tompkins that’s epic. Try listening and reacting to his live performance videos with Chinchilla (How to Be Me, Chalk Outlines) Ren’s Money Game I, II, III … Mackay, For Joe, Su!c!de. Then go way back for Hold On, Patience, Power, Everybody Drops and keep it rolling. That’s just a few suggestions. I left out the Tales or Jenny and Screech and Violet’s Tale because so many other commenters requested that you do them next. There are so many layers to Ren! yes. Yes. Yes! Hi Ren is such an important piece of music and art. The message is timeless and relatable, it resonates with so many people. That’s also why the Renegade community is international, diverse, supportive and welcoming. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Welcome to the Ren rabbit hole. 🕳️ 🐇💛✨

[@Shelleyc1972]

I love he leaves the last note off at the end. He does it in a few other songs. He mentioned something about it symbolizing the song doesnt really end. Oh the layers! ❤

[@clarelwc2849]

Oooh I've loved (The Big Push &) Ren a few years and was unaware of that, thank you for sharing as its something I've been waiting for reactors to mention. Ps. 1972 is the best year👌

[@jamesolsen7610]

Great reaction! I truly think that Ren is the greatest artist of our time, and his body of work supports that. There are over 250 videos on his channel @RenMakesMusic, and there isn't a bad song among them. One interesting thing is that he is not stuck to any "genre", and every piece is different from the others. He never gets boring! Only the greats can do that. I have liked and subscribed, and look forward to viewing the other videos on your channel. Keep up the great work! P.S. They were able to get through just four takes that day. When they were discovered in the basement the management gave them a half an hour to wrap things up, and when they left Ren believed that they hadn't gotten it. Luckily, it turned out that they actually HAD gotten it. They chose the best take, and it is a masterpiece.

[@Rolo-ol3mx]

Great job on this video by you both. I don't think this is a revelation, But to me music is emotion. And this song resonates with me especially. It is my voice in that it speaks of what I feel because I can't put it into words. I'm disabled from severe PTSD from a lifetime of fighting mental illness, Anxiety disorders and trauma fighting for my sanity. Listening to this song, especially the reactions coming from that angle is therapy for me. Thank you for this video.

[@horsnpony365]

Same. Music is how I communicate my emotions and it’s also my companion. I listen to music every day. I hear you. I have Complex PTSD and anxiety and it’s been with me for life, it brought me a few added “gifts” over the years; autoimmune diseases and other chronic health conditions. I’ve gotten more validation and support from Ren’s work than I have gained from any medication or therapist I’ve had over the decades. He is a voice for the voiceless and for those who suffer from invisible wounds and pain. We are not alone. Sharing this song and video with people who don’t understand what I live through daily really has been a huge help and a weight off my back. I’m glad to hear it’s helped you too. ☮️

[@startingfingerstyle]

67 years old. Came across this video around a year ago and binge watched, followed by binge watching everything I could find by Ren - solo, collabs and with The Big Push. I've lived through some great times, musically, but this is different. In my view one of the two most important artists of this generation. The other, Jacob Collier! (check his live rendition of Little Blue, in an empty church with a choir... in a very different way it reaches deep into your soul!) I gather Ren's health has again had a turn for the worse. Great shame. Of course, his experiences have fed into the power of his music and lyrics, but the young man really deserves some luck with his health. Get well soon, Ren. We all need you!

[@michaelgoyettemusic]

Get well soon Ren indeed! ❤️

[@startingfingerstyle]

@@michaelgoyettemusic Have you seen the Jacob Collier? kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4LZq4tmj5h7e5Ysi=-KsYfsoFjbyNqqM6 Completely different genre, and played on a most unusual guitar with a very particular tuning. Also quite brilliant!

[@brettAnichols]

Great reaction! I'll be tuning in for more 🤩🌟

[@ezrasace]

Emma is great. Thank you for putting her in front of Ren and his music.

[@brigittemainella6412]

Its always a treat hearing Hi Ren and it never gets old! Loved this reaction and the introduction of Ren to your lovely companion! The song is truly a masterpiece and I am so grateful I discovered the amazing artist Ren, who touched my heart and continues to do so with every song! Yo Mike, big love to you❤

[@michaelgoyettemusic]

And it’s always nice to hear from you! Big love back to you. ❤️

[@payntpot7623]

Enjoyed that, looking forward to seeing what you chose next....

[@Turntablist_Mk2]

Emma is brilliant, always nice to see other creatives react to Ren as I consider him an artist's artist.

[@nickpotter1208]

Yo Mike . Nice to revisit this classic REN gem. I enjoyed Emma and her input. New renegade I think? Much love from Wales UK💚

[@Jinxy44]

Really enjoyed you and your guest, Emma. Looking forward to her journey. I really enjoyed your teaching about the musicality too. Thanks ❤

[@TheWorldsEnd66]

Emma made a fantastic tie in with Dante’s Inferno and the 5th level of Hell. There lies Anger, wrath of Gods and the corrosive anger of righteousness. We are humans after all. I was appreciative of the reference

[@panovscouse5100]

yes your right they only had 4 takes and were told to leave with a 30 minute deadline so Ren thought they never had enough to pick from and then chose this take and his choice was right as it turned out to be spot on and millions of views later and reactions and i am still watching and being amazed by the originality of his lyrics sound and video i can watch this all day tbh..

[@MuresanBol77]

Really do love THIS particular Hi Ren reaction because there was a lot of detailed expertise and THAT makes watching the reaction even more delightful! As you already know, Ren is a genius...hands down!

[@Rasperdan]

That was a great reaction. Emma is an intelligent girl..... respect to Michael for spreading the word.

[@bebe60602]

I don’t know why this song moves me so much still, I listened to it before more than once. Ah dear

[@BellalunaGames]

Great reaction! You gave a unique perspective. I can't wait until Emma reacts to more Ren music!

[@AnotherFacelessDigitalNoOne]

I absolutely love seeing new renegades forged. It is my absolute favourite thing ❤❤❤

[@funvius]

Pretty much all I watch are reactors and so I've seen them all. It's so refreshing to have someone down to earth who doesn't appear to be faking their reactions for views so I would predict your channel doing very well if you keep that in check. As you seem like a nice person, I'm going to give you a few very specific tracks/singles on KZbin that are well known to blow your channel up and make you a lot of money. I've not yet worked my way through all your videos yet (which I'm just about to do) so apologies if you have already done some of them. Most importantly, none of these will work unless it is your first reaction alongside Emma as well, because it's that combination which will be integral to all of the contributing factors for the algorithm to present you to even more viewers. So, from a high artistic value perspective, anything else from Ren but definitely glad you have done the spellbinding, 'Hi Ren.' Now going up level but this time, from a high music & video production value, anything from Falling In Reverse from 'Drugs' onwards is in a brand new incomparable tier of its own and in particular, the best ones from a video production prospective are 'Ronald', 'Watch The World Burn' and 'Prequel' as those videos ontop of very interesting music, tipped them over into greatness. Also, from an arrangement perspective, be sure to then do their beautiful 'The Drug In Me Is You Reimagined,' then 'I'm Not a Vampire Revamped' and then 'Last Resort Reimagined,' then any/all the other few from 'Drugs' onwards, especially 'Popular Monster' and 'Zombified.' (Like Ren, the frontman Ronnie even loves reactors and so also reacts to them reacting to him, which can be fun from that inception angle. I think he'd really like you so maybe someone will suggest you to him at some point.) Now up a level again but this time from a high singing skills value, a super special one would be 'Creep - Vintage Postmodern Jukebox Radiohead Cover ft. Haley Reinhart.' This is my most watched video/listened to single of all time and I have therefore seen it many many many hundreds of times over the nearly decade since it was released. As a self proclaimed music aficionado over the many many decades I have roamed this earth, I am confident in saying that this is the finest piece of singing ever recorded to video. Your perception of music will never be the same afterwards so don't ruin it for yourself or your viewers by foolishly previewing any of it beforehand. Beyond that cover of 'Creep' being my highest rated vocal performance to date, my highest rated original song for decades is actually a very recent one by Bruno Mars called Die With a Smile. Another one not to be missed so again, make sure you don't ruin it for yourself by ensuring you do not have a look before recording the reaction. Finally to the pinnacle and from a highly evolved human perspective, a true one off for likely many hundreds of years, Harry Mack. This might not suit your channel but if you compare the two best people in the world at any other discipline, whether that's tennis or car racing or cooking and everything in between, the two best people are always very close in abilities. This is not true in freestyle rap. The greatest freestyle rapper to ever live, Harry Mack, is many many many magnitudes greater than anyone that has done it before or who is likely to do it again in the next century or few. It is a truly remarkable feat of human evolution and so linguistically advanced, it sends tingles down one's spine. I have run an in depth scoring algorithm since he exploded back on the scene following my discovery of him back from his Venice Beach fame, this time with series called Guerrilla Bars, which I luckily picked up on the first one with before he introduced Omegle Bars too. There are typically 3 or 4 different freestyles per video. You'd be best starting with Omegle Bars 52(first two,) 45(first two,) 42(first one,) 18(last one,) 76(first one,) 86(second one,) 96(second one,) 50(second one,) 93(second one,) ... and then any of the others, especially the more recent ones, and don't forget Guerrilla Bars 25(first & last one.) Finally, just some general tips for reactors that were the result of a poll amongst several sizable communities, hence, some may not apply to you: - Remember to not even have a tiny peak at any videos first before recording the reaction as it is impossible to hide that fact no matter how good a reactor thinks they are. - Ensure the video being reacted to occupies at least two thirds of the screen at all times. - Push the mouse cursor to the far right of the screen in the middle (or left depending on if your output is mirrored) and permantly leave it there off-screen so the seek bar is never showing. - Use the 'K' key on the keyboard to pause/play and the 'J' key to skip back 10 seconds. - Before the video begins, press the 'C' key on the keyboard to deactivate the closed captions as no one wants to see words if it's already in their native language. - Even if a reactor believes they're good at acting, viewers can always tell when a fake reaction face is pulled so it's better just to pretend you are not making a video. - Unless a reactor happens to be an expert in a particular related field such as being an esteemed vocal coach, viewers generally are not interested in much commentary at all as are primarily viewing just to witness if any natural facial expressions, etc. occur. Uncontrollable verbal outbursts of admiration are also accepted. (Never forget, many will unsubscribe if the reactions are ever fake.) - Remember, some or all of those suggestions above may not directly apply to you but might be helpful to keep in the back of the mind. Enjoy the channel blowing up (assuming you don't have a peek at any of the above first.) All the best and greetings from South West England (near to where Ren went to university).

[@michaelgoyettemusic]

I’ve reacted to FIR and the videos were all demonetized due to a claim by the publisher….disputes were rejected….while I don’t mind doing some things just for the community aspect, I like paying my guests to appear… musicians get asked to do stuff for “exposure” all the time and I don’t want to be another one. So unless that has changed, FIR isn’t ideal. I also introduced Emma to Harry Mack and that was a big hit as well. We are currently focusing on Harry and Ren because she only has time for one video a week…..I will be booking other musical guests as well and I also do some vids on my own. Thanks for the breakdown…I’ll definitely keep it in mind.

[@jenniferboedeker2511]

I cant wait to see her do more Ren!

[@Ekstrax]

It was the third take they got it :) he says in one of his interviews edit: also this is awesome, i would love to see a reaction to "how to be me", it's such a good duet

[@Prsboy78]

Like many RENegades here we love to watch others fall in love with this very special person. With Emma being a song writing coach the obvious choice is to say "the tale of Jenny and Screech" (trilogy) due to the incredible story telling aspect but I would highly recommend "Sick Boi" just to get more of his story as well as diverse ability. Great reaction 👏 loved it. Welcome to the Ren🐇 🕳️ and the wonderful group of people called RENegades, I am sure you will find them to be helpful and supportive.

[@michaelgoyettemusic]

Sickboi is already shot. I just need to fix some audio. It’ll be out end of the month.

[@lizl2432]

You say his fans are smart but I would say I’ve watched about all of the Hi Ren reactions and I’ve never gained the musical knowledge you guys gave. I had no idea about the “Hendrix Chords”.

[@michaelgoyettemusic]

Thanks so much!! I did a full musical breakdown last year of it if that’s of interest to you. Non guitarists call that chord a Sharp 9 chord btw. Guitarists are the least likely musicians to be schooled so we have our names for stuff. :)

[@frontfit]

Love this, Mike. Absolutely, bring Emma back for more.

[@shanelady1049]

I've always seen this as three different Rens, Doubt, Ren, and Hope. It starts with a battle between Ren and Doubt and Hope stands back and lets Ren fight his own battle, but when Ren looses and gives in to Doubt Hope steps in and convinces Ren to keep fighting

[@michaelgoyettemusic]

Or maybe The first half is doubt Ren and hope Ren, and then universal evil that lives inside us all and he cites examples of ppl through history who have succumbed to his temptations….and then he fights back with the universal hope that is in all of us and cites how hope brings ppl back from the brink. The latter 2 don’t represent Ren ….they represent us all. At least that’s what I think. There are many valid ways to interpret this though I think. ✌️

[@thefkntex2561]

Yes, that is the full track. It plays in its entirety on Pandora

[@KendreMacDonnell]

This is the 5th or more Ren reaction today. Lol love seeing the different things people hear in his music! Thank you 💓

[@michaelgoyettemusic]

This is a safe space to confess!! 😂 ❤️

[@johnpegues5701]

Thanks...would love to see more of your journey!

[@helenjarvis7755]

Enjoyed your conversations Its a great idea reacting from a lyrical pov Rens lyrics are so clever and unique

[@GabeHornne]

Absolutely love reactions to Ren, especially this track

[@jasontemple1496]

this is just one of those songs... it's not commercial, but it is great. it's a work of art, and you need the video with the song to get the full impact. I have honestly seen so many "Hi Ren" reactions over and over and each time the song still gets me.