Hope you all enjoy my review and thoughts on Ren’s masterpiece trilogy. Amazed at his work. Remember you are loved and you matter!!! It’s all connected ❤ oh and remember to SUBSCRIBE

Violet's tale happened in 2005 (two zero zero five) and Jenny and Screech's tale happened in 2019, 14 years later. Twins separated at birth and then Screech ends up killing his twin without knowing she existed. Jenny inherited her mother's silence and Screech inherited his father's violence. Jenny knew the streets and walked them in high heels which tells you a bit about her and what she became. Another interesting part is when he knocks on his friend Patrick's door and he wasn't there and then calls his girlfriend who said she was busy was because they were actually together behind his back. He made some Instagram stories to fill in the gaps. It's a story of how history repeats and how tragedy follows through generations. He's such an amazing storyteller. He calls his musical genre "Bardcore" which is perfect. He's a modern day minstrel or bard...

Oh boy. This is a good one. The dude packs a lifetime of data into 3 short songs. Ren so far is the king of subcontext.

In Jenny’s tale, after Screech reached for his Knife in the sheath, you paused mid verse then didn’t rewind back a few seconds, I think this is why you missed the reason she was lying on the floor: “he swung possessed with the devil in his chest and the statue she was turned to butter in a breath”, meaning he quickly cut her down. She found someplace to sleep (eternal sleep) and she escaped, but not in the way she wanted (escaped in death).

I'm a 54-year-old avowed metalhead who's seen some sh*t, but that last line in Violet's Tale was a punch to my gut the first time I heard it. Even now, coming up on nearly a dozen different reactions viewed, I still tear up. It's such a tragically perfect framing of the generational cycle of violence within families.

Ren did an interview where he spoke on the task of entertaining people who were simultaneously desisitized and ultra sensitized. We are very desensitized to violence and another reactor made a very good guess that this was Rens way of making us face it for just a moment, what it really is. When he stands from the hospital bed and pauses to shake himself, it's looks like he's preparing to be the entertainer but knowing how bad it will be. I've wondered how he was able to portray such an accurate performance of such situations- did he read survivor stories, does he have friends who have been through it, has he been through it himself? Because the details there were startling.... There's nothing like him that I know of. His depth and ability seem to never end. You in particular would probably like his Big Push covers, the vocals he puts out are just ridiculous. But also Money Game 1& 2- this man has conviction like no other. His passionate stance on the way greed is destroying our world and his focus on reminding us that we are all a part of it whether we know it or not, jeeeebus. I really can't understand how this man has been overlooked for so long, that in itself is heartbreaking 💔 If you needed proof that our money driven systems really just want us bobbing our heads to cardi b while they burn the world down behind us, here it is. THIS should have been played at the Grammys. Every year. Just so we don't forget what art looks like, we humans are forgetful like that.......

The interconnectedness - Ren even mentions the cop kind of being forced to kill. His life was changed too. Also, I just LOVE his guitar being a used as a prop. So creative that man is. Thanks for a great reaction.

This one bites, the behavioural cycles and the cinematic feel hit home

You're going to get so much extra content. This trilogy is crazy. Yeah I reckon Jenny was a street walker, no 14yr old wears high heeled shoes, screech had no chance. They were born side by side and died side by side (one street apart)😭

Rosalie is the "ren" of reaction videos ... his music(art) makes you feel things , then you watch reaction videos in the hope that someone experienced it the same way. Rosalie seems like one of the only few who shares that emotion and influence, and truly appreciates his work, not just using his work for views.... grateful for his genius, greatful for her realness😊

It’s incredible how quickly we become invested in the characters in the trilogy. We are deeply affected by what befalls them. This is testament to Ren’s talent. His storytelling is off the charts. Ren truly is a real artist. I am so thankful that I discovered Ren’s music. I am 56 and I am excited about an artist for the first time in decades. Thank you for this reaction Rosalie. I love how you go deep into a song and go through the psychology behind the different parts of it. I have been looking forward to this reaction for a while and it was worth the wait. Violet’s Tale is like a punch to the gut the first time you hear those last words. I think most of us felt that same pain as realisation of what we’ve just heard sinks in. Great video, thank you Rosalie. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🙏🏻

At the start of Violets tale... "It feels more hopefull, it feels more upbeat... " oh dear...

Rosalie's reactions are like the cherry on top of Ren's creations ❤️ The depth of her emotions and knowledge in her analysis are the match his music deserves ❤️❤️❤️ It truly helps me process Ren's work, and others, now that I've found her channel! With music this heavy, if we can't "talk" about it with others doesn't have a proper release ❤️ I appreciate you, Rosalie!!

SERIOUSLY I thought about you when I watched this trilogy for the first time because I know how deeply you feel the lyrics and true emotions artists like Ren and NF bring out of us, so right when I saw this I said to myself with a giggle, "Yep, Ren's going to have Rosalie crying again when she gets around to reacting to this one" at the time time I'm wiping a few of my own years away and blowing my nose haha. Now I have to have to wait till eleven am, that's eight and a half hours from now to sob along with you 😂😢 On his KZfaq page Ren has a video up from 6 months ago where he does all three songs live in front of a big crowd in a event he set up in one of the alleyways he filmed the original videos. He throws in a 4th song in between "The Tale of Screech" and "Violets Tale" that fits with the trilogy. But it's not an important part of the story. But Ren was blown away by the turn out.

I've listened to/watched this song over a dozen times in the last month. I've watched another dozen or more reactions. When you came to the realization at the end of Violet's Tale and just said "no," my eyes totally welled up with tears.

Yeah. This. When I first saw Hi Ren, I didn't think I'd ever see anything so raw, authentic and powerful again. Then I saw the full Tale of Jenny and Screech. Violet's tale in particular hits so deeply.

Oh my, you are precious! What you said after the reaction is so valuable. Having faced death twice, once as a child with leukaemia, again at 41 with cancer, and still here battling with the after effects at 62 I learned what matters in life. Leave a positive footstep wherever you walk, even in difficult circumstances. If you can’t be positive say nothing. As my late mom used to say, ‘silence is golden’. A valuable 44 minutes of my life spent here, unlike the myriad of 44 minutes wasted on soaps and reality TV entertainment. Live life and make it count every minute possible, because it can change or end dramatically in the blink of an eye ❤️🇬🇧

What you thought sounded hopeful at the start of Violets Tale was actually harrowing, a different kind of upbeat, but a frantic or urgent sort. He’s genius with his ability to paint a whole picture. Honestly.

Modern day Chaucer; Canterbury Tales individual stories that intertwine. Medieval bard in modern day London; not just his musicality, but his intellect is mesmerizing. Genius may be an understatement when it comes to Ren.🙏🏻🇺🇸🇬🇧✨💖🌹

Can’t wait to see your reaction. I bet it broke you.. like it broke me. As a survivor of DV and childhood trauma.. it hit me like a tonne of bricks. But it’s sooo important for people to witness and be disgusted by it through art.. so that maybe things might shift in society.

Ren has a special power to move me in ways I've never thought possible. I truly believe he is a gift to the world! Rosalie, thank you for your heartfelt reaction and insightful analysis 🙏🙏🙏

This trilogy/song hits so hard & so close to home, as my birthmother was also SA/violently abused and I was given up for adoption at birth, never knowing my birthmother and also never knowing or realizing I had a sister, until over 45 years later. When I finally did meet my sister we were both shocked to learn we hung out in the exact same neighborhood and we likely saw each other in passing, yet totally unaware we were brother & sister. Ren even far surpasses the 'one of a million' category of talent/creativity qualities and all of his work is simply jaw-dropping.

Your talk reminded me of a quote from Ted Lasso, "there's something far worse than being sad, and that's being alone and sad."

I have watched the trilogy many times now, mostly in reactions. Now 60 I cannot recall an artists like Ren, singer, guitarist, storyteller, actor an observer of life and the world around us. I do hope as Rens star rightly rises his friend Sam is not overlooked. I think of two friends planning the filming of these pieces, I'm sure Sam also contributed greatly in the conception of the videos we see. It has struck me also with this wandering minstral approach of days of old when these people would sing stories as Ren does across the country, like precursors to news readers. Rosalie, thank you again for great insight and analysis.

I follow Ren reactions because I’m a Ren fan, however I have discovered some KZfaq sites, as a result of this, that are outstanding in their analysis. You are top of that list. Subscribed.

The tune he uses in the intro is "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" let nothing you dismay....oh tidings of comfort and joy. References A Christmas Carol, and, for me, The Little Match Girl.

I just love the way he walks around with that guitar all over town and tells a hell of a story. I'm easily distracted and I stayed glued to the screen. 😆

I love when he plucks the guitar like it sounds the strings are almost about to break.

Amazing Reaction, and such an important message at the end. Thank you. May I put my name behind Dominoes, Humble, Power? He has so many songs that fit your channel so well. I think I keep watching this as a commitment, as a repeated promise to myself to do what you say, to not close the door behind me and hide, but to reach out, to see and listen as much as I can, to smile and encourage. Never give up.

A message of hope from Ren, watch the back ally performance to hear the whole thing but to paraphrase This shows what can happen to people who come from the same source. As is now with the far left oversensitive and far right over angry... we all come from the same place and if we love ❤️ the people who annoy us most we'll meet in the middle and hope these tragedies won't happen Love your reactions... I've had to steal my brothers phone to leave this message Thanks for everything x

The fact that twins usually see the lights of life on the same day makes it even more beautiful and sad... Twins that never knew each other died on the same day. Ren is a wonderful and mesmerizing, he's a modern Bard. Imagine having him with a guitare around a fire camp on a clear night sky.

you don't know how much I love Ren and your reactions of his songs❤

An absolutely fantastic reaction to this crazy phenomenal story by this genius Ren

Great breakdown of the song Rosalie, it's a very heartbreaking one to absorb, Ren is a master of all trades, not just rap and guitar but the way he performs his songs, his honesty, so raw and relatable, he really is the bard for our time.

As a backdrop to this. The UK is suffering from an almost epidemic of knife crime, and London is particularly bad. There are so many teens out there right now carrying knives. It is a terrible situation. I have been looking forwards to seeing you react to these tales. Ren's ability to create stories with all the tools available to him is remarkable. This is a modern day Shakesperian tragedy, in a terrifyingly real setting, told by a modern day bard. Jenny, quiet and still like her mother, Screech agressive and short temperd like his father - traits crossing generations but who knew? Another astonishing fact. All 3 tales were recorded in one take. And live. I have been on this crazy spinning rock for over half a century, but I have never in my life seen a tallent like Ren! Amazing. Great reaction. You brought some interesting new perspectives which I enjoyed.

People who listen can be everything.

Been looking forward to this. Trigger alerts. "Far from pretty"

Thank you, this is so good!

At the start of Violet's Tale when you said "This sounds hopeful" I felt bad having listened to these songs many many times and knowing how hope was completely lost. Ren is such a brilliant story teller and musician and is phenomenal at taking you on an emotional rollercoaster.

We are from all over the world! I'm from New Zealand. ❤🇳🇿 Great reaction. Please do more.

This is the one I've been waiting for!

Love the openness and genuine emotion in your reactions. Really appreciate the depth you go to analysing Ren’s music and I love how much you “get” it. Much love from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Hallo/ Hola/ Hello Rosalie, I've been waiting patiently for you to do more ren reactions I had suggested a few (including this) in a past comment and wanted you to do this. I'm writing this midway through your analysis so sorry I paused your beautiful soul hehe. I just wanted to add my two cents (also if you have the same thoughts and I just haven't listed them yet I'm sorry). So here it is: 1. I found it very interesting how jenny inherited her mother's Flight/Flight/Freeze response. Violet (V) " was a silent girl" Jenny (J) "Jenny freezes, statue-like, a lady-shaped stalactite Fear like liquid nitrogen in the dark night, She tried to find the strength to move But stayed as still as a statue in high-heeled shoes" Where screech (S) seemingly inherited his father's predisposition for violence and anger. *I tried to convey my meaning here but my dyslexia sometimes makes it hard to get my thoughts down using the proper words. I hope you understand what I am trying to say. The line about J I just quoted blew me away "Lady-shaped stalactite" I mean WOW! THE TALES are such a sad reality of a society where children, adults and the elderly abuse (oh and animals) does occur. I used to work work with the elderly up until my botched spinal surgery left me disabled. I'm currently looking into opportunities to volunteer with one or more of these groups but I am not physically well enough, so might be with animals for the time being and maybe try and find a service be it online or by phone where I could maybe do my part to try and combat loneliness whether that be phone calls or online. Being in that field if you know any remorse I could youse I'd appreciate the tip. I completed a biomedical science degree intending to go on and study Neuropsychopharmacology (as so many people are suffering and it breaks my heart) with an interest in using psyidelc s as medication ie death anxiety and stuff the research I've read fascinates me. Anyway enough about me. Bla bla bla lol There's a ren song(s) I think you should react to it's called " Depression ". Its a lyrical video and I believe there's another called "Insomnia " Oh and there is a song you have to check out ren and chinchilla's "how to be me" *some background it is filmed on a bridge and is about a friend who took his own life by jumping g off a bridge. And unfortunately, his body was never recovered (Hope that's not a spoiler I just feel the song hits differently when you know ). I hope you see this if you do could you like it or comment I hate not knowing things and my anxiety will make me feel stupid for writing an essay lol. Anyway back to your video I love your reactions and can't wait to hear your insights. Much love from Ireland 🇮🇪 ❤️. Gerard Ps Hope I didn't go on too much haha Tschüss

I LOVE YOUR SENSITIVITY, PERIOD!!! GREETINGS FROM BOLIVIA 🇧🇴 !!!

This was a great reaction and analysis. This one shows how much Ren is like a modern bard with how he’s able to be poetic with guitar accompaniment and perform theatrically in these videos and songs as the sole performer. He’s so captivating and able to pull us into the depths of the stories he tells and feel the profound meaning of his message. His stories and lyrics are also very relatable and with how things are in the world today, this is refreshing to hear art like this that has powerful meanings. I love his talent with the guitar. At the beginning of Violet’s tale, the second melody gave me a medieval vibe like you’d hear is a troupe or tavern as a bard is preparing the audience for the story he’s about to tell. Also in Screech’s tale, after the guitar intro, when he starts singing, the music almost didn’t sound like it was a guitar to me the first time I heard it. Almost sound like it was coming fome a keyboard synthesizer. It’s amazing his skill with the guitar and how versatile he is with an acoustic/classical guitar.

Great reaction, please do Crutch next, Filmed 6 years ago when Ren basically had a breakdown as he did not have a diagnoses of what was happening to him.

I am SO VERY glad you watched the full 3 part with Violet also. The 3rd part is VITAL to see the whole story unfold.

Interesting that your channel focuses on music and psychology. Well Ren is the epitome of music and psychology!

Your kind words just made me cry 😢 thank you for what you just said

This saga deserves your detail and thoughtful analysis. So appreciated!

Yes, been waiting for this one!

Many reacts don't get it at first but right at the start of Jenny's Tale when she is going home to sleep we are told she is trying to escape her life/lifestyle/neighborhood. It's totally understandable to miss that bid since it's right at the beginning and a first listener is still "landing on Ren's dimension", confused, overwhelmed and in shock.

Lots to analyze in this one Rosalie...looking forward to it.

This song breaks my heart EVERY TIME I listen to it. Thank you for being genuine in your review, and the emotional response to Ren's art.

Ren has done that for me, changed the trajectory of my life as a chronic pain suffering for so many years I lost all hope. And in a very dark place I found him and it was the first time I felt hope in a decade he allowed me to feel again

Hi! I'm from Czech republic. I watched this video beforehand and after that I was watching some reactions, and when Violet's tale was ending I knew, that you feel it coming. That crazy ending twist. And to be honest I was in therapeutic community to cure myself from PC games addiction, and as you said it wasn't easy in any way. First I was in denial, because I was sent there by my mom, but after some time I've opened my eyes, and saw the problem at hand. Truth is, that I didn't made it to this day without any problem, but I'm trying, and I know, that it will stay with me for rest of my life.

Yessss!! Been waiting for your reaction, Rosali. Just jumped in right now. Hugs from Denmark

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WHAT A REACTION ! Thanks you for those tears of joy ! Thanks to Ren for being so musically impactful on souls

ooh! I get excited at the start of this every time! (to see the reactor's mind get blown! 🤯😅 yes, when you get to the end the image of Jenny (a 14year old) walking the streets at night in high heeled shoes, the streets she's walked a thousand times, suggests that she was a "lady of the night" (albeit she was just 14years old) - another hidden tragedy within the rest.

This was the reaction i was waiting for, much love, good effort

Wow Rosalie! You are gold. Your words beautiful and powerful! 🤍

Watching now, excited for this! Love it! He is SO out of this world talented ❣️

Love how he includes all his musical influences in his work. The rap,classical guitar, and when he sings you can hear that reggae in there. Reggae music is one if his biggest influences. This dude is special

This young man is a modern day Shakespeare

Can’t wait 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

I listened to all three in a row the first time I heard it too and had the same reaction. Eyes wide open and no words to speak. Masterpiece really.

thank you so much for legitimately showing interest and passion for what you're watching here, especially since its Ren and all of us here love him let's be real. It's refreshing seeing emotion and enthusiasm (like rewinding 5 times to hear the intro parts, love that btw I do the same). Keep it up I'm here for it. also my next Ren recommendation would be one of his street show performances: "Ren & Sam Tompkins - Earned it /Mans World / Falling" is my favorite.

Totally loved your personal talk at the end! Great react! :)

I’ve been desperately waiting for this one. So glad you did it and broke it down perfectly 💜

If you have seen this trilogy read on, otherwise STOP HERE: . . . . I Hope you had on your seat belt while seeing this one. That last bit of Violets tale, where we first meet "a girl named Jenny and a boy named Screech" wrecked my freaking mind. I also saw a post from Ren saying Patrick his friend was not home because he was at Screeches GF place, having an affair with her. This is my opinion, his finding out his boy Patric nor his GF were loyal, this sent Screech even further into rage mode as the cop arrived. This contributed to him being mad enough to face off with the cop knowing he had a knife and was charging someone with a gun. A suicide by cop scenario ensued. Peace everyone.

Amazing deep dive sis!! Love watching your heart-felt reactions. Your love of music just blazes through. So refreshing. Keep it up!!

3:24 - #Bardcore for life! Ren's a master at using old traditional refrains that keep popping up through folk and classical music to the modern day. That's almost something you'd expect to hear at market during the late Renaissance. We need to get Brandon Acker to analyze and place Ren's playing...

His writing ability is amazing......Not to mention his skills on guitar.......Genius....

Happy to see you back with Ren! and your reaction to Hi Ren is the most view off all, congrat for that 👍👍👍

Loved your reaction and comments Rosalie, you're realisation of who the twins were was emotional and I was exactly the same first time. I keep saying Ren's talent is other worldly and his words profound and thought provoking. In my 63 years only one other artist has had me so excited and wanting more, that was Bowie when I was in my teens. Thank you Ren.

Hi! Thank you for your great reaction. I discovered Ren few weeks ago and I like so much his music, the text, how he could play to the guitar. Following your reaction I have possibility to understand more deeply the content of lyrics.❤❤❤

Can’t wait, I’m in West Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 this is my favourite of his compositions by far ❤

Please react to Christian Burrows' X-Factor audition. You'll love his lyrics I think, it's a tearjerker

A beautiful triptych. Painted with words. A altarpiece of the soul.

I love art. And this ranks pretty high in the art category. Shakespeare and Beethoven would be proud of what this young man can do with a single instrument and some words. I've just never really heard an artist like him in my 41 years on this floating rock.

You made me cry near the end, thank you.

Old English medieval music vibes. Medieval storyteller's were called minstrels they travelled from village to village telling stories of woe and heroes. Ren captures this long lost art in this trilogy. Fascinating

So so helpful! Thank you Rosalie!

This is the Mother of all breakdowns. Many thanks. X

Love your Ren reactions ❤ And your lovely warm personality shines through. This trilogy is phenomenal in every way

Waiting ❤❤

That's why is says,"London city, far from pretty, 2-0-0-5, a lady down in Paddington just lost the will to stay alive." (2005)+14=2019 when he wrote the song.

This kind of music deserves a new official genre.

the thing I think most don't talk about is what he doesn't say. the story becomes more personal because we fill in the blanks he leaves so it is a personal story. so many talk about his story telling but we help write it by filling in the blanks. conclusion he brings the story teller out in us

"I'm going to rewind, this sounds more hopeful and upbeat" - oh you poor summer child. Seriously, I was trying to work out why this hits so hard, but I think you hit on the reason. I'm now sure Ren purposely started Violet's tale with an upbeat tune, so when the story gut punches you, it hits even harder.

Waiting with excited anticipation! 🇬🇧👍

I'm just now watching this, but I have to give you kudos for picking up that he rewinds and fast-forwards with his guitar! I watch tons of reactions and you're only one of 2 I've watched so far who had picked up on it. You're paying attention. Love it! Love your reviews!

I love your reactions. Music is powerful. I've been in REN rehab. It's been so healing to so many people that I've been watching. What it has done was get people talking. I'm from Ut

I really love how this at times sounds like a murder ballad from Victorian times (or even earlier). Apart from being a most fitting choice of style for this tale, it also seems to show how timeless this story is.

I've watched this so so many times, and each time I cry my eyes out. I'm a proud Brit, Ren is amazing ❤❤

Thanks for holding and being a safe space for people to experience "difficult to hear" music (like this song). This song and your reaction to it helped me break through a wall, therapeutically speaking. I was diagnosed with DID in my early 20s. Now, I am 45 years old. I have worked hard to understand and process, grow and accept my childhood traumas. Violet's Tale made me break down in tears and finally get a glimpse of my mother. My father was a murderer and violent (in all the ways) to my mother and his children. I've come to terms with a lot, but I've been stuck about my mother and her compliance. I was able to see her silence as not accepting but protective of her children. She worked hard to focus the violence on herself, trying to keep us protected. My anger at her for not leaving him.... I guess this song allowed me to stick a foot in the door and peer inside her for a moment of understanding. Your reactions allow me to safely hear important music that otherwise might be too triggering. So, thanks Rosalie. I appreciate what you do in so many ways, but this video hit hard and I am grateful for your commitment to keeping it real, but also safe. Be well.🥰

Fun fact: the beginning of Jennys Tale is from "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" which may be a nod to how Jenny found a place to "sleep" or another word for sleep is rest

Great analysis Rosalie! Your brain seems to go fast in different directions but you are good at harnessing that and going deep! The strong message to me is about the repeating patterns. Jenny inherits Violet's silence, which was her coping mechanism, and Screech, his dad's violence. When they meet, Jenny freezes and says and does nothing, her pattern, throwing Screech into a rage, his. Tragic but more so because there was always the possibility of breaking the patterns across the generations but that did not happen once in this case. Artistically I think the guitar interludes between the tales are a theatrical device and partly like palate cleansers. The guitar/guitarist becomes observer and narrator; this gives us an outside view of the scenes which somehow makes it all the more dramatic when the heavier and darker riffs kick in. Very Shakespearean approach I think and the choice of melodies for the interlude parts has an Elizabethan feel to underly that. The melodies are also very dark and a bit nightmarish in their awkward chirpiness. It all feels claustrophobic and wrapped up, so it's a cautionary tale: this is what happens when no-one helps or reaches out for help. Of course sadly there is nothing fictitious about that. PS you may have said all that, I didn't quite finish watching the video! PPS: ok listened to it all now. I loved your expansive and positive reaction - looking to the possibility of better lives and a better world. Thank you!

That ending is such a gut punch. Genius. I love your message. It's an endless fight (an endless dance as Ren said) but we really do have to try to keep fighting it.