Poet Reacts to Ren - Jenny, Screech, & Violet Tale Trilogy

[@jenniferclark8051]

May I ask what you think of Tom Macdonald?

[@YoungbloodPoetry]

I’ve been meaning to react to him. Do you have any suggestions???

[@muahspazz84]

The System by him is amazing!

[@FinarfinNoldorin]

I just saw Tom MacDonald and he is also amazing. Ren's storytelling has a shocking reflection of our society today. As hard as it is to watch, he directs a spotlight on the need for desperate change to our society.

[@jenniferclark8051]

@@YoungbloodPoetry Tom’s catalog is very diverse from personal struggles, societal commentaries, politics and comedic satire to flexing about his rap success in spite of all odds and industry. You can start at his viral beginning of success, “Dear Rappers”. I enjoyed almost every one, so take a dive in and see how his music fits you.

[@snapdragon8888]

@@YoungbloodPoetry I think "No Lives Matter" is very relevant. Probably my favorite of his.

[@iansheppard4529]

Jenny and screech. Their lives began laying side by side. Ended the same way. Jenny, just like Violet, stayed silent and couldn’t move. Screech, just like his father, was a violent man, with the devil in his chest. IT ALL COMES TOGETHER SO BEAUTIFULLY

[@lilmem07]

Yes! But beautifully AND tragically

[@peekaboosue]

Yes Jenny was a prostitute....the following lines in the song indicate that... "Cause she'd walked it about a thousand times before" showing that she walked up and down so many times plus it was late at night she was "dragging her feet" indicates she has been on her feet for hours at night. "but stayed as still as a statue in high heel shoes" she was wearing high heels late at night walking the streets ...."I'll slice the rosy off your cheeks " indicted she had heavy make-up on enough to slice off (so to speak) combine all those hints together walking late at night the same streets so many times wearing high heels and lots of make-up on points to her being a prostitute....

[@caleyhook4091]

I cry every time I listen to this trilogy. Ren has a very uncanny knack of making you feel seen and connected.

[@Maria_x2006]

Tragically beautiful 🫤

[@ciciamanda.]

also the detail of Jennys rosy cheeks, screech standing in the blue light, and their mother being called Violet

[@jkoll42]

So I was never a world class guitarist but he often plays deliberately imperfect because this is truly theater. Even with nylon strings he sometimes will pluck them hard or soft. He plays dissonant chords and sometimes bends strings when you shouldn't to make a point. A guitar teacher might be angry. A vocal coach might be angry. A theater teacher would be in love.

[@theConquerersMama]

Performance art

[@matthewfazen8113]

Yes love it

[@philhallbrook7008]

So many folk miss him torturing the shitty strings on his shitty guitar to express emotions

[@danig2029]

Yes! Theatrical artist he is.

[@dustinwalker8152]

Is he using nylon or gut strings?

[@VideosbyLisaLisa]

I think what's so impressive about Ren's guitar playing is that it's atypical. He taught himself by watching & slowing down videos. It’s not being self-taught per se, but (as he has remarked) that because he never learned the "rules" of playing, he never thought about breaking them. He just plays what seems to fit the best. He's imperfect when it's right to do so. You'll notice the same with his singing as well. He'll sing off if it sets the right tone. He's very deliberate, very creative, and a masterful storyteller. I think it's the small imperfections that make it more "real". They draw you, so it feels like you're conversing with a regular Joe. Reminds me of a line in "Lane Boy" by Twenty Øne Pilots, "Don't trust a perfect person, and don't trust a song that's flawless."

[@ScottDJohnston]

The story was made up by Ren, but he was inspired by a news report of a 14 year old being convicted of murder in England. Great reaction!

[@sheenadees2701]

Thank you I had wondered that too and I actually had tried to Google similar things from 2005 in England but living in America the search results just don't give me anything that comes close to what's going on.

[@dianeshelton9592]

Small point to remember since the police in the Uk are not armed it could never be true , Screech would have been tazered.

[@hannahmcfadden45]

@@dianeshelton9592 there’s definitely armed units in the UK

[@dianeshelton9592]

@@hannahmcfadden45 oh course there are however they don’t just patrol the streets armed. If an armed policeman is needed then they will be called and generally there within 3 minutes. My point is, Screech wouldn’t have been shot by a policeman in the UK taken by surprise. Probably tazer then if a gun was needed after that it would have happened after a controlled situation where the police have to warn any criminal first. Not a surprised reaction.

[@idee8520]

Ren has a paid up poetic licence.

[@aimeekeel]

I think REN’s description of this as Bardcore is so perfect.

[@Halpedersen]

Screech chose violence and Jenny chose silence, just like their parents, and their parents before them.

[@JohnMayfield-NS]

Ren does an incredible job of drawing you in to Violet's tale to the point that you almost forget about everything else, and then...

[@robpotter4175]

Man that got me the first time I watched this. was so sucked into violet's tale that I completely forgot about jenny and screech by the end.

[@TheEverydayPoet]

exactly!

[@n_mckean]

The saddest thing is poor Jenny's tale was lying there on KZbin for the last four years just waiting to be found.

[@lisaparkinson74]

Well now it has

[@marypaul8004]

It actually made it to 6mil views back than on it's own already:) Was pretty fire

[@alsandair2322]

Was it real? Where can I find the video?

[@davidricks7128]

The saddest thing about this is the fact each of these things are happening in every town, city, and country at this very moment and the cycle continues

[@danig2029]

The guitar solo at the beginning of Violet's Tale...intentionally haunting. A blend of Jenny and Screech and Violet.

[@marktaylor1799]

I never hear anyone talk about the beggining of VIolet's tale when the camera pans out from the bed and shows the patient name is Violet on the patient log on the end of the bed, his confused wailing seems to me to show the spirit of Violet trying to understand what is going on as she lies in the Hospital bed, he then rewinds to show what happened to put her there. It is London in 2005, 14 years before the stories of Jennie and Screech. Towards the end the guitar winds time again up to the moment of her death. In Screeches tale he shows the interaction on the phone and he is a victim of instant rages against women, just like his father.

[@TheEverydayPoet]

On first viewing, I took 2 0 0 5 to be Violet's hospital room number.

[@redangel169]

I'm always blwn away by Ren walking up and down stairs while playing guitar without missing a beat...

[@TheBeelzboss]

Ren taught himself to play guitar after trying and failing at standard lessons because he doesn't learn well that way. He would slow down music and try and figure it out. Now he tunes the guitar in nonstandard ways to make the notes he wants to use for a song easier to achieve. it is a very practical way of doing things.

[@ThePadster]

OMG this guys storytelling along with his instrumental is absolutely amazing, a breath of fresh air musically. Thanks for showing me this.

[@YoungbloodPoetry]

You’re welcome! And thanks for watching!

[@thatcanadianwhitetrashguy]

@@YoungbloodPoetry Ren is Scat Singing like Ella Fitzgerald in Jenny's Tale when He sings Out 9:30 like Ni i ine thir ir ty .

[@woodywoodman2319]

​@@YoungbloodPoetryMore than a year out... whenever i need a Boost, whenever i need to drive away those creative monsters! I return to your HI Ren reaction in particular! Curious... question for ya! While performing Live... how important is it to be able to "Improvise" on the spot... while performing LIVE!!!??? On that note... i ask ya to react to Rens latest "Short" posted on the 4th of July! Would make a Great Short for you to explain the Need to be able to Improvise on the Spot, when needed!

[@bethellen1962]

You didn’t miss a trick and your enthusiasm for the material was a thing of beauty. Never lose that sweet smile, and thank you for the mini lesson on lyric and narrative poetry as a retired English teacher that really warmed my little heart. Much Love

[@matthewschreiber2421]

As a guitar player for decades. I'm absolutely blown away with Ren he plays amazing, he sings amazing, he tells stories amazing. His guitar playing is above average.

[@scootaymildo1070]

As you asked, Ren is a very, very good guitarist. As far as finger tapping goes that intro part isn't actually the most advanced but still far from easy. What impressed me more are the picked parts in the intros that are pretty complex and he plays them so cleanly while just casually walking around like hes on autopilot. He used to play in a band called The Big Push where he shreds on electric and plays bass too. A really talented guy in so many ways.

[@smoteytothemax]

I just watched this and commented in response to his question, then scrolled down to see if anyone else responded. Got a laugh fellow kindred spirit guitar friend. We almost said the exact same thing. ✌

[@Sillywabbit5]

Waiting for his reaction of I shot the Sheriff. That’ll be awesome to watch!

[@PainReigns125]

He does all 3 parts street preforming. The cell phone part is genius

[@EurekaX]

that’s the only part i don’t get.. what does it mean

[@McDavynLane]

@@EurekaXhe was trying to escape the streets and got pissed off when she wasn’t around

[@Parula06]

This trilogy is so powerful. I'm not lying when I say that I first watched this over a month ago, and only in the last couple of days I have been able to come back to it. My initial reaction to Violet's Tale was so harrowing that I couldn't deal with it for a bit. The masterful twist at the end was a shock, yes, but the section that begins with Ren singing, "And, ah! She never stood a chance" as the camera pans up the empty stairwell is what sent me over the edge. Still makes me cry like crazy when I watch, but I don't hyperventilate anymore. Ren's story telling skill is simply stunning. Not to mention his performing ability. The guitar at the beginning of Violet's Tale is haunting. Yes, all one take, shot live with a lavaliere mic. Just breathtaking.

[@4everreadingsward222]

I felt the same way! I also watched Violet’s Tale first. It’s difficult for most of us to imagine a world like the one Violet’s experiences. But REN’s music and lyrical imagery brings it to life before our eyes, and we feel it viscerally. I found it painful to watch, yet, was impossible to look away. I was very curious about Jenny and Screech, but each time I was tempted,, I told myself I wasn’t ready. It took a several weeks before I could allow myself watch the rest of the story. What a beautiful, tragic, masterpiece!

[@hannaheddy5829]

@Parula06 It was similar for me to. I first listened to this over a year and had to build up the courage to come back. Violets tale resonated deeply and hit hard.

[@ArloMathis]

Something I don't see people bring up very often is that the spiral staircase can also be the endless cycle of abuse and violence. She never stood a chance.

[@snapdragon8888]

Great reaction. I feel that as a poet, you seem to grasp the subtle points better than many. When he said about Jenny "and the statue she was turned to butter in a breath", you knew immediately that Screech had killed her. I subscribed to check out more of your reactions.

[@ClanMcDuck]

Ren's just different. A master storyteller. Poetry and music. He makes us care for these characters almost immediately as if they were real because we know there is a jenny, Screech and Violet out there somewhere.

[@lynette.]

I have been waiting to see your reaction to his poetry and performance. Like a medieval minstrel bought up to date. Masterpiece. Thank you your face said it all.

[@sharptalons3474]

When you asked about the video being done in one take, he is recording the song as he sings it. He has the microphone clipped to his collar. You can hear when he leans against the door in the first few lines and the cough. It was the same for Hi Ren. All in 1 take and all live recording. Makes it raw and shows his theatrical side. Fantastic.

[@PainReigns125]

Bro your emotional attachment is so plain to see on your face that you legit feel every syllable. Your presence in itself was captivating. Keep up these great reactions. Some of rens music is heavy as hell, like it's got a gravitational pull. The line in the stair well "she never stood a chance" you paused and said "it's all the same old story isn't it?" It was written on your face you felt that in your soul. Then the song took a turn and got way heavier. That is why I watch these reactions right here.

[@Kenai2008]

Ren went full "Quentin Tarantino" on this. I enjoyed your reaction. There is not much that a person can say about Ren that hasn't been said. He does this same trilogy live in a 360 video in front of an audience. it is quite good to watch. I just started my Ren rabbit-hole journey and it brought me here. Thank you.

[@mickiflynn4751]

This trilogy had me weeping… and your reaction was everyone at the moment the twist was revealed. It’s why fans get so intense about having to listen these songs in order. Ren is incredibly talented and so glad you found him. He is mesmerising and I love his artistry. I have watched people react to him from a mental health perspective but to hear a poet react adds another dimension that I truly love. Great reaction and you have a subscriber in me! 🖤

[@lby1961]

Great reaction, I have watched this Trilogy a few times and everytime he sings "She never stood a chance the devil came to dance" I get a cold shiver over me every time.

[@downd.stairs1777]

Its actually refreshing seeing someone who actually listens to the song instead of just being hype for the camera. Great reaction man. Much love! And I think reacting to the full trilogy in one video is the better move as other creators have split it up into 3 videos and have gotten very few views in each.

[@melancholypanda2130]

Love the reactions! - From what i understand the inspiration for this was simply that he saw a headline about a 14 year old that was convicted of murder. He just went from there and explored how such a tragedy doesn't happen in a vacuum.

[@TXTrojan]

was looking forward to this one from you! All 3 songs he plays the guitar in a different style. He is such a great entertainer. I imagine his busking days (and I am guessing he has probably had stage performances when younger) have contributed to this. A little more on the trilogy. The videos for Jenny and Screech's tale were released in 2019. Violets Tale was released in 2022 (can you imagine the shock of hearing Violets tale 3 years later). Anyway, the rewind in violets tale goes back to "two zero zero fiveL 2005 (14 years prior). The beginning of Jenny's tell says "there was this hooded young youth by the name of James, he was 14 years old....." wow the planning to release the trilogy years apart and putting the story together. amazing.

[@nullzero]

To me the words suggest the start(and end) of Violet's tale is 2005. The rewind is back to her childhood then the fast forward back to the hospital room.

[@frankiilynx]

Loved the reaction man! That moment at the end in particular 😂 And yeah to answer your question, all of the videos were done in a single shot. You can tell by stuff like the cough towards the beginning of Jenny's Tale, and the echo in the hallway in Violet's Tale.

[@ChristianBarratt-d6l]

also at the start of Jenny's tale, his foot on the door; and later, the seagulls skwarking just before Ren says "not one word, she stays quiet"

[@JorlinJollyfingers]

He follows Friedrich Dürrenmatt on this one: "A story is not finished, until it took the worst turn."

[@StephanieEMT16]

Haha. Your face added with Kevin Hart’s was priceless! 🤯. I love watching reactors hear this the first time. You didn’t disappoint ❤

[@FinarfinNoldorin]

I loved the little pig blowing into the paper bags. That is how I feel whenever I watch Ren's videos. GREAT reaction!! Thank you.

[@valkyrie1066]

Two twins laying side by side...No....a girl named jenny....NO! and a boy named screech. NOOOOOOOOO! I believe your goosebumps. THANK YOU for not splitting them up; they belong together. You react like I do with the Spanish/classical guitar riffs...👀👀 The poetry; the use of background, the use of a guitar for things no one has ever used it for. Camera work, background.....13 minutes...three people's life story. The ACTING. This is not "easy listening" ....it is beautifully tragic. THE ART! Not...controlled, or edited, just....sung to project the story, the emotions...the first two songs have no "end"...they pause and roll into the next part. A+ A+. Lyrically dense, yes! Tasty to ponder like shakespere!

[@l0wl1fe29]

4:55 anyone else notice how smooth buddy moved his eyebrows? been tryna do that for the past five minutes

[@YoungbloodPoetry]

😂🤣😂🤣

[@carldufton1286]

Goosebumps to my first watch….love your reactions don’t you change a damn thing about how you do yours, it’s great already. Thank you

[@suzannemurnane2714]

It is so refreshing you got the story. So many reactors get it all wrong.

[@kelvinbryan9582]

Hi I am from the UK. Love your reaction vids. Have u herd about Shakespeare. Ren is what you call on Shakespeare times as a bard. Bards tell stories through songs. Ren does this brilliantly

[@imperoli]

REN is fire! RENnaissance!!

[@FinarfinNoldorin]

What an amazing bard this young man is.

[@blackflame4857]

Wish I could watch this reaction for the first time again

[@andyroberts4470]

Hey man, you get it. Great reaction, poetry is important, and Ren has it all. Thank you.

[@duchesserickson]

This trilogy was so disturbing, but so well done by Ren. He is a master at storytelling. I love his versatility with poetry, storytelling, guitar playing, singing, acting and movement while doing all of the above.

[@matthewweston6572]

I'm sorry to say I watched based on your appearance alone. I knew you'd do an amazing reaction and you didnt disappoint.

[@stotts3777]

I am 2 minutes into this reaction, and the way you word things has made me subscribe.

[@calmacmcc6949]

M8 i have waiting to your reaction from this because i knew you would appreciate it as a man of the spoken word

[@NightFogFilms]

It's one of those where the twist at the end gets you off guard. Great reaction!

[@Capo4sgn]

I’m just getting into my Ren journey but as a guitarist I’m blown away by his playing and writing. Him being self taught tells me he is definitely a genius. Great reaction. New sub for this!! ❤

[@arielbussart1305]

It's songs like this that remind me I'm blessed to have a great dad, married someone similar, and now have a daughter being raised by my her dad. Such a sad tale.

[@cateh-ty2fi]

I cannot get enough I'm poet like you and I get goosebumps every time Thanks for your show

[@Tandy_Hard]

There's a great video on Ren's channel called, Ren Talking With Tony... and in it you can listen to what Ren has to say about the shocking things he makes music about. It's worth a listen to if you wanna get inside his head a bit about the music he creates.

[@suzannemurnane2714]

So glad you did this....absolute ART!

[@SuzanneDeniseB]

From what I understand he does these live. 😳 Goosebumps....

[@megandavis360]

Best reaction I have seen on this Ren video 👐🙌👏👏👏

[@YoungbloodPoetry]

Wow, thank you!

[@RhondaTomassi]

Makes me tear up every time. Thank you for your reaction.

[@smoteytothemax]

To answer your question, Ren is a very very good guitarist and the overall intro to Violet's tale is intermediate/advanced. His tapping technique was okay but putting everything together it's pretty great. Thanks for the reaction.

[@shdwdrgn]

have you some fun with what you want or losing it, or even hunger, just some fun tracks by our mans Ren, and Power, definitely Power

[@drhooss2768]

This and many of his videos are done live and in one take. the guys a genius. If you wanna check his rap abilities then you need to check losing it and the hunger, to check his vocal range then the live version of his collaboration with chinchilla chalk outlines and his bands cover of I shot the sheriff/road to zion/Hip hop which is also a great example of his musical talent along with their version of red door and of course their own song x-box marijuana. And thankyou for your reactions and for helping get Ren's music out to a wider audience.

[@JovanaB-t8d]

Just got deeper into the "Ren hole" and its blow me away -such a creative young man!!!!

[@lilmem07]

Great to see a reaction from a poet's perspective. I learned something about poetry and I admire Ren even more if it's possible...

[@amydague]

Love Ren & his incredibly artistic music. And you deliver such incredibly smart, quick & intelligent reaction takes! Nice work, friend! ❤

[@SunshineSolice]

I have been down a Ren rabbit while also so the second I saw you react to Hi Ren I knew this would be next! I am an artist as well and I am upset with myself that I am just now finding out about this musical Genius ! 👏🏽🙌🏽

[@marpsy2024]

I so enjoyed watching you're live reaction

[@Asperibra]

Tragic cycle of violence so beautifully done

[@sheilahimmer6728]

The guitar playing is "Prince" level...unbelievable.

[@dragera7232]

I really enjoyed your genuine emotional reaction. I find myself in the REN rabbit hole.

[@SweetsEzz]

I cried first time I saw this… gets me every time. Ren is a genius

[@IAmMrFreak]

Thanks for your reply on your other video directing me here, it was awesome to see you enjoy the trilogy as much as I did and honestly, I've watched the trilogy god knows how many times now and it still sends shivers down my spine by the time it gets to violets tale. Keep enjoying Ren's videos, he's in a league of his own and he never fails to deliver something amazing

[@jeffreyallen-uw9uh]

I've been down the Ren rabbit hole recently-here's what I have come across(not fact checked!). Bardcore is his self described style...someone made the observation that Jenny was silent, like her mother Violet -and Screech violent like his father. Also mentioned was that Screech's girl was busy -because his mate Patrick(who wasn't home) was over. IDKT -makes sense. Next level talent:)

[@keithanderson8824]

Has anyone else noticed that the song was released in 2019, Jenny and Screech were 14 years old and Violet died in 2005....

[@YoungbloodPoetry]

Bro!!!! That makes so much sense

[@inspiredfunkmark]

So glad you did this. Thanks.

[@YoungbloodPoetry]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dustinwalker8152]

Imagine being the person chilling on your balcony and getting see Ren perform live like this. *The rewind and fast forward with the guitar was awesome. Also walking into the staircase to get the echo in Violet's Tale, just brilliant.

[@kjcile8334]

Don't worry about people saying stupid stuff. REN has done what he set out to do. Reach people. I think at times when he was stuck in his room or even in the hosp. he had his guitar & was able to do research. He's amazing. Have a great wknd.

[@Phoenix_flying]

Very touching reaction. Just discovered your channel by discovering Ren. He’s amazing. Thank you for sharing your educated opinion with us.

[@alicegoode1599]

Loved seeing such a real reaction. I love Ren so much. The fact hes such an insane, artist, actor, storyteller, musician in general. He deserves the biggest respect. I've just come across your video while looking at ren reactions, have you listened to Hi Ren, or The Hunger? This man is an actual genius. I rate his guitar playing 100000/10, he is super good at playing guitar, I've seen guitar teachers super impressed at it, and how original it is. The videographer is super impressive too. Obsessed isn't even strong enough for how I feel over this man. Alot of his work is done completely "live" if you will, there is nothing edited and it just adds to how special and one of a kind he is.

[@YoungbloodPoetry]

Hi Ren was the first song of his that I reacted to. It was great

[@danig2029]

Ren's videography is brilliant for one takes. Beautifully done.

[@DavyHuttonMusic-si1vu]

Superb bro!! I have watched 100s of reaction videos. I love hearing a specialist react from his/her experienced point of view. It adds to my understanding of the artist. Subscribed 🙏🏻❤️🎶

[@redzwestisbest]

This has been around for so long and glad it got found.... people seem to enjoy this better than Hi Ren or any of his other songs.

[@lynnmoreno6878]

Ren is brilliant. Loved your reaction. There is nobody like him. Appreciate you man.❤

[@Codex7777]

If you rewind a little, after pausing, you won't miss anything. :)

[@margaretpickholtz8772]

Awesome, think I have watched this reaction before, it never gets old

[@elenaorujev3494]

Ren’s creations are such beautiful poetry! Amazing.

[@ariiixooo]

it’s the live performance’s for me *chefs kiss*

[@melissacompton565]

I absolutely love your reactions. Do you. Express yourself. I think it's genuine. I can see that. Be well. ❤️

[@PeteFindsObscureStuff]

Brilliant reaction my man. Those goosebumps were massive. Get them every time I watch or listen to this!!

[@jamess742]

Great reaction! Ren is next level

[@danibeautylove]

The clips you edit in are magical lol great reaction. Ren you is truly one of a kind

[@aimeekeel]

The live busking style version of this is amazing also.

[@PriffEV]

It's not directly a true story. It was inspired by him reading in the news about a 14 year old boy that was convicted of murder. And then his brain took it from there.

[@Twistedcrystalcustom]

New to your channel and someone who is also great at combining lyric and story poetry, Jack Johnson. Especially sleep through the static.

[@thebigluker]

amazing reaction man. Love your Ren reactions.

[@chezzacollinson6938]

Ren is genius!!!!! The Tales are the best thing I've ever heard.

[@Hundhammer]

great reaction, thanks!

[@frankiek2269]

Most ppl don’t know that the “trumpet voice” is a common warm up for singers. You do it to get your pitches correct. He just incorporated it into the song because, well, because he’s Ren.

[@StantonMoira]

Great reaction!

[@nenasadie]

I subscribed to you on the basis of your channel and this reaction before you even got to Violet's tale, but that was pretty much how it hit me. I've seen this a few times now as I watch reactions. In going back to the beginning you find the things you missed that fit the ending. Who is Jenny? What was she doing walking the streets at night alone, prey for a fourteen year old boy? The same age as him. In high heeled shoes. Little wonder she wanted to escape. But what I'm realising is that although Ren is the only person we see, by the time he's telling us about Violet, and she's beaten up, on the floor, we believe in her so concretely that if you put an actress there it would destroy the illusion. We believe in her in our heart. We can almost see her. We see her with our heart. That's a skill any writer of poetry or prose hopes for in their work. But to see it realised in a performer? That makes Ren so exceptional I have no words. I also love his "the statue, she was turned to butter in a breath" line. Knife through butter. I see it.

[@SuzanneDeniseB]

He is amazing. So much talent. New sub btw !

[@66marbor]

No bro, I see it, you're invested. It's great to see a reactor be able to listen completely and be engrossed. Great reaction! ✌️