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Today, I'm speechless for once. Please watch ‪@RenMakesMusic‬ song "Hi Ren" in full here, I couldn't play longer passages due to getting copyright struck: • Ren - Hi Ren (Official...
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@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain Жыл бұрын

@GB-bk1nv Жыл бұрын

Honestly Justin, have you played Raid Scamming Legends a single time in your life?

@jonza_youtube Жыл бұрын

@@GB-bk1nv Shhh, who cares. It means we keep getting good content.

@davedavem Жыл бұрын

Ah, they go to you too.

@J-Vasa Жыл бұрын

@@GB-bk1nvits actually a fairly decent mobile game. You are only saying that because they pay for advertising everywhere

@Diamonddog59 Жыл бұрын

His band the Big Push are amazing too but straight rock n roll, you should give them a support!

@RenMakesMusic Жыл бұрын

Holy shit, the last thing I expected to see when I woke up was a reaction video from Justin Hawkins from the darkness reacting to my video, maybe im still sleeping or have woken up in an alternate universe but if not, thank you for reacting and for the kind words my friend, you're a legend

@LuminalAbnormality Жыл бұрын

It's motivating for everyone. It's got me rethinking of how I make music. Amazing piece of art you've made Ren. I'm one of your newest fans but I'll be watching and listening to everything you do. Keep it up!

@IntoTheVerticalBlank Жыл бұрын

It's a fooking brilliant song and video.

@daveclarke8913 Жыл бұрын

TOTAL RESPECT X

@jw1289 Жыл бұрын

@@LuminalAbnormality 19th of January, 7.00 pm UK time REN is doing a KZfaq premier of his new track Sick Boi. Don’t miss it fella.

@marietjejansen Жыл бұрын

I was hoping he would. And so deserved, Ren. You are indeed a star and thank you for your vulnarability and talent. I think you are a great example for men to open up and I think you maybe even saved some lives by this song.

@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain Жыл бұрын

Today, I'm speechless for once. Please watch Ren's song "Hi Ren" in full here, I couldn't play longer passages due to getting copyright claimed: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qcWelpR6u9WxqJc.html

@staygreenponyboy Жыл бұрын

such a great artist and this was an amazing episode

@rogerstarkey5390 Жыл бұрын

Watching your reaction (similar to mine) got me thinking about the last time a video.... Or rather "performance" stopped me in my tracks, mouth open, as this did. . Bohemian Rhapsody! (First release) . (Bearing in mind I was an impressionable 16 year old then)

@ct5625 Жыл бұрын

@@rogerstarkey5390 The last time I was absolutely stunned by an artist was Childish Gambino, This is America. Before that it was Jeff Buckley. Before that it was Pearl Jam. I think that's great company for Ren to be among and I take it as a good indicator of how successful he already is as an artist, and how that might continue.

@paulbryden4006 Жыл бұрын

You can do a full version ren loves to see them

@ZenRoyal Жыл бұрын

You'll never get copyright claimed by Ren for a full react.

@mrmontan23 Жыл бұрын

FYI, Ren will NOT copyright strike anyone reviewing his music. He loves reactions and it shares his music so please do full reactions to him. Your reaction is great and we'd all benefit from more of it. Thank you.

@whiskeytangotv1758 Жыл бұрын

several reactors have gotten a copyright strike from Universal Music or something to that effect... I know personally several have reached out to Ren to let him know others are doing this... It is an old tactic, he has them scared they strike in hopes it won't really be viewed as much...

@JasonHader Жыл бұрын

It's not usually the artist doing the strike. The places where you'd post bits of copyrighted work have algorithms to suss out copyright infringement. There doesn't seem to be a lot of judgment about whether its fair use, or whether the user has permission.

@gnarxy Жыл бұрын

@@whiskeytangotv1758 strikes are an automated system, you just have to appeal and ren will clear it

@Chrono_Punk Жыл бұрын

@gnarxy he probably loves it, it's like getting notifications saying someone is creamin to his work and it's ready for him to watch 😂

@lannyseals2084 Жыл бұрын

Yeah that true and you can see his comments on various reaction channels ! Ren seems to be happy with how things are going and you can see how he's a genuine good guy and musician

@robquince3076 Жыл бұрын

When I first heard this I cried 😢 you see I've battled with voices in my head for at least 50 years and to see this young man bringing it to light is just amazing 👏

@ckinahan1 Жыл бұрын

I love putting the mental health aspect of life front and center, the patient, the star. It's about time people start looking past the hospital gowns.

@oriel9347 10 ай бұрын

@@ckinahan1 I was wondering what he'd done to his bedroom ...

@mickhughes6327 Жыл бұрын

Reading through the comments about Rens' tune on many other streams, I noticed that there are a lot of comments from people like me...middle aged blokes. It's no small achievement for a young, contemporary, indy rap artist to bring so many middle aged cynical blokes to tears and hit us in the feels.

@spunkychops1973 Жыл бұрын

Made me cry (only a tiny weeny bit). It's the honesty in it. Refreshing.

@kieranhunston8284 Жыл бұрын

Yep mate, explains us perfectly

@SuperSupasi Жыл бұрын

Tom MacDonald also worth a listen

@twiggy27111976 Жыл бұрын

Just yes! I’m a fat 46 year old bloke from Stoke and this song broke me. I’ve watched his other stuff and he’s a genius. He will explode this year, I just hope he can take it.

@spencerhardy6495 Жыл бұрын

That's because us middle aged blokes generally don't have the language to express this but so many of us probably struggle with mental health to some degree. Too many years of being told to man-up taking its toll.

@Annie_MaycoxMUA 11 ай бұрын

We all need to protect Ren. He is a lyrical genius. I am super proud of him flying the flag for us all here in North Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@nerigalvb8779 8 ай бұрын

9 months ago, this video introduced me to Ren and today I am celebrating his album Sick Boi hitting #1 in the UK charts while waiting for my vinyl copies of the album to arrive. I wonder what the next 9 month will bring. Thank you for getting me started on the wonderful musical and emotional journey that is Ren!

@benzakonium Жыл бұрын

This was exactly the reaction I had when I first heard it. Absolute awe. It’s just inspiring, disturbing and truly enlightening. I love how unapologetically raw it is, but yet so well thought out and performed with so much style and believability. A monumentally important piece of work.

@suzannegilipost2145 Жыл бұрын

For anyone who was not around the first time the Beatles or Bowie hit the scene - this is what it felt like. Ren, like the other genius before him ( and I do not use that word lightly ) will, I pray, always stay grounded and not allow anyone to squander or take advantage of his huge gift. His health must come first and his growing fans hopfully will honor and realize this so that he can share himself with us at his own pace. Like Vincent Van Gogh, Oscar Wilde, Egon Shiele, Amy Winehouse, the list goes on and on .... the audience - which is US, must learn to take care of our artists. They are a gift to humanity, our humanity. May Ren live an long, full, productive and prosperous life, sharing his talent when it suits him and in the way in which it suits him. His coming on the world stage after Covid is part of our global healing - letting us all know how tender life can be.

@RavenGuitar Жыл бұрын

He’s like a beautiful unicorn… you known they aren’t real but… there he is. And you just have to watch and enjoy it while you can.

@InspirationSessions Жыл бұрын

Are you really comparing this guy to Van Gogh or Bowie already?! 😂 To me it sounds like Yungblud and Professor Green learned to play basic fingerstyle guitar. Not saying he’s talentless but think I’ll wait a bit before decreeing ‘legend’ status…

@88pacino Жыл бұрын

Erm no

@RealJeffTidwell Жыл бұрын

@@InspirationSessions What’s hilarious is that he’s been at this for 10 years and he’s being treated as some unknown phenom. I think the “mental health” angle is garnering him a bit more rope than he would have received otherwise.

@InspirationSessions Жыл бұрын

@@RealJeffTidwell First time I’ve come across him, weirdly - and obviously anyone who helps erode the stigma around mental health should be applauded - but still, I don’t see what all the fuss is about

@Jayveel Жыл бұрын

So fucking happy Ren is finally getting his flowers. Been listening to him for years and he’s one of the most creative, talented, and most importantly, strong willed artists I’ve ever seen. If I could wish success and happiness for one artist, it’s our Ren.

@JennyAnton Жыл бұрын

Those of us who have been privileged to watch Ren over the years in Brighton already know he is brilliant but it’s so lovely to watch everyone else coming on board.

@carolinesser-miles6608 Жыл бұрын

You are an OG Stan! I am jealous

@K.J.734 Жыл бұрын

WOT⁉️ Kept him to yourselves, now did you!? (stated with righteous indignation, for style reference, see John Cleese, the funniest human ever built by madmen unknown)You bloody 🤬...🤟😁❗(❤️ from 🇨🇦)

@GenericThomas Жыл бұрын

As an American, I'm super jealous; dude is a king ( no pun intended )

@marilynnmason5263 Жыл бұрын

Had to watch this multiple times. Most original genius I’ve seen online wow!

@barrybarryman7297 Жыл бұрын

You have never seen him have you

@kaiwoolnough8550 Жыл бұрын

The thing with Ren is that because he doesn't write for commercial success but does it purely from the heart on topics and themes that are deeply personal or reflect subjects that are already difficult to confront like in Jenny's Tale, it becomes impossible to categorise and critique. Contemporary, poetic and hard hitting. I'm so glad he's finally getting the recognition he so deserves.

@aprilkurtz1589 Жыл бұрын

It's wonderful when someone with as much talent as our kind host is gobsmacked speechless by another artist. That's when you know it's real. Thanks much, Justin.

@sloburnjo Жыл бұрын

NOTHING IS REAL

@aprilkurtz1589 Жыл бұрын

@@sloburnjo Nothing is real, and everything is real so.......repeat.

@sophiemilton5939 Жыл бұрын

@@sloburnjo So therefore this is AS real as everything else then?

@aprilkurtz1589 Жыл бұрын

@@sophiemilton5939 or More Real...who knows?

@ConstantThrowing Жыл бұрын

It's like a filter, and the size of the sieve is determined by the skill of the owner. (I'm not a poet, perhaps you can tell...)

@davidupton8100 Жыл бұрын

A massive thanks again Justin for widening our musical minds and introducing Ren. I am a musician and I watched this and was so moved and stunned, I then watched every other video he has on YT, OMG you challenge him to top this, but this is his standard, this is normal for him, watch the rest they're completely amazing. This is not normally my kind of thing, but you can't turn them off they are so captivating.

@heleneverett8067 Жыл бұрын

Haven't been blown away by an artist in years. But I don't think I've actually ever been grabbed so quickly by anyone before. All of his stories, songs, one take videos are just amazing. I was sad to read about his current struggles, while looking to see if he is touring. Hope he gets well speedily as he will be in demand. Excited to see him explode into everyone's life. Something special here and I think he will be legend from now far into the future. Love seeing us older lot being excited too. It's so rare. He is not like anyone else. Truly unique.

@ryangunwitch-black Жыл бұрын

At first I was like “WTF, man I dunno…." Then I got about a minute in and fell in love with this song. New music doesn’t often give me chills (I’m old) but by the end , this did it.

@burbskate Жыл бұрын

I have never been so moved by a performance. That whole video is amazing. And that he does it live is just insane. Such an intense and inspiring thing to watch.

@piggybakkers Жыл бұрын

Well done Justin. I'm 63 and have been an avid listener of the awesome Ren and his bandmates in the Big Push for a few years. This guy's work is incredible. He's an extraordinarily inventive and accomplished musician and should be knocking the door down in the higher echelons of the music industry. Your great words can only help to promote this stunning artist. If you haven't done already, check out his work with the band and also Jenny's tale and Screech's tale. Another two stunning compositions. Thanks, Justin.

@4kenseth Жыл бұрын

REN’s ‘Jenny & Screech’ body of work is mesmerizing, magical, & such an excitingly original concept. I’m always excited to hear everything he puts out to the public. Can’t imagine how amazing it would be to see & listen to him perform his pieces in person. He’s a true star! ⭐️🤯

@zuzuspetals923 Жыл бұрын

@@4kenseth Oh & don't forget Violet's Tale ! Goodness, it completes the story !

@bazamere Жыл бұрын

Ive watched several reaction videos as well as the original video so many times.... but I never fail to get a shiver go down my spine and tears in my eyes when Ren goes into full singing voice in the final part of the song. This song has no boundaries, it cannot be shoehorned into a genre... it is poetry, music and theater all in one tortured and beautiful package.

@hectorphyll Жыл бұрын

Ren popped up on my KZfaq two weeks ago, I was gobsmacked when I listened to it, never heard anything like it in my life, listen to him everyday since,and his other songs and collaborations. I’m glad you gave him airtime and seal of approval Justin, as well as the other reviewers, all seem to have the same reaction as you, me and all the others who’ve heard him.

@MJacoustic100 Жыл бұрын

Wow! That was more than just a music or a song! I felt like I stepped into his mind! Completely gripping. Haven’t seen/heard anything like this before! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@rikiba851 Жыл бұрын

So happy you covered this. I was one of the many that requested you looked at Ren and 'Hi Ren' in particular. It's a stunning piece of art, by someone who is unafraid to try his hand at all genres. Easily takes the place of my favourite artist in 2022.

@Getsmacked719 Жыл бұрын

I love how you are about the only reactor, that actually puts on about "bonus", you are not only of my top five vocalists, just a wonderful down to earth chap.

@richardsmith8115 Жыл бұрын

I heard a shorter version of this on the recommendation of a friend before Christmas and only heard the full version today. Its astonishing. Brings tears to my eyes.

@ellesee7079 Жыл бұрын

That's an old head on young shoulders! Such a talent. Glad he's being heard. Thank you Justin!

@paulmettam966 Жыл бұрын

I am about to enter my 58th year. Nothing has moved me as much as watching that performance. What an incredible human being with an incredible insight to what it means to be human.

@mr.horrorchild4094 Жыл бұрын

Where have you been?

@supertuscans9512 Жыл бұрын

I kinda agree, I think Ren is really talented but this review makes you want to puke as you drown in its’ sickly sentimentality.

@supertuscans9512 Жыл бұрын

I don’t mean review, I meant comment!

@kellybull475 Жыл бұрын

Agreed.....70 here 😁

@vladrileynavilys Жыл бұрын

What do people find so moving about it? I really don't get it.

@grantwallace1882 Жыл бұрын

I took you advise and listened to it several times. Very powerful - my eyes were damp. I want Ren to have great success, but worry that the music industry may not treat him with the care he clearly requires.

@t_weet4089 Жыл бұрын

@@englishquizfactory and how is your little quiz channel doing eh ?

@carolinesser-miles6608 8 ай бұрын

What a ride from this moment to his album #1 in the UK this week. Thank you for being one of the first to build up the momentum.

@BuddyAckerman Жыл бұрын

I love Justin's reaction videos because he knows so much about music. I watched this entire video before I watched Ren's video, so I was prepared for something special. What I got was something well beyond special. I got a taste of deep, emotional, original, and insanely talented music from an artist who is destined to be an absolute superstar. Thanks Justin for turning me onto Ren and thank you Ren, for being a truly amazing musician.

@apexphaser8768 Жыл бұрын

I think Ren is the absolute definition of talented and a true artist in every sense of the word 😊

@Rupsyy Жыл бұрын

Ren is incredible, been following him for a few years now! Adore the dude and everything he’s come out with

@brendanjordan6780 Жыл бұрын

Me too. Made up our Justin is blown away by him.

@jeanjeannierocks Жыл бұрын

Me also, totally captivated by his music. He is one of my favourite artists and watching all his content he is such a likeable talented guy.

@karenhayes5069 Жыл бұрын

Ren is just pure genius. Have been following him since stumbling across him and Sam Tompkins singing "Blind eyed" few years ago. Seen him live with his band The Big Push in March 2020, awesome . He is a singer, rapper, musician, beat boxer, poet, storyteller, philosopher, all whilst battling an autoimmune disorder. Glad the music industry haven't got their claws into him so he can continue being his authentic self

@DisAdventureTheWorld Жыл бұрын

When Justin can’t even speak, you know that you’ve made something special. Ren, you are truly amazing and as a disabled person myself, your music speaks to me on a deeper level.

@brendanjordan6780 Жыл бұрын

Yay. Thanks Justin for reviewing Ren. Hi Ren is mind blowing. He used to be in a band called The Big Push doin covers but really well. The dude is a real talent in my humble opinion.

@chrisbunker2117 Жыл бұрын

I was also a psychiatric nurse and met a whole load of EXTREMELY talented people, it was always amazing. Love and Peace to one and all ;)

@MalcolmMXTaylor Жыл бұрын

Justin you are a legend for reacting to this and for helping ren to promote it, and ren you are making real moves across musical genres!!!

@dj.h7424 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Justin, I don’t think I’ve ever seen you so moved so quickly. Hope it brings Ren to a more rock-focussed audience too. He is going viral and deffo deserves it. Hope he gets fully physically healed so he can do what he wants/needs to do next!

@le_th_ Жыл бұрын

I thought you were going to be moved to tears there for a moment, which is quite a beautiful thing to see someone so overwhelmed with what they're encountering that they can't articulate the beauty.

@freshairno1 Жыл бұрын

I've lost count of how many times I've watched Hi Ren, I choke up everytime. This piece of art is as shockingly brilliant as Bohemian Rhapsody was in it's time.

@yesindigo 2 ай бұрын

I was thinking exactly the same thing. There is Nothing else like these 2 songs in the world of Music. It only took 48 years for the Next Biggest Musical/Lyrical and this time Spiritual/Philosophical FKN WOW to turn up. My eyes get wet EVERY time i watch this. Id have to Add Wuthering Heights into this as well. If an Alien wanted the top 3 songs under 10 min of the last 100 years - this is what id give them. Songs fifteen min and over are another list .

@gitakahn4993 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Justin, and thanks Ren. So many of our mid 20 to 30 yr olds with chronic illness are treated as *ficticious* until one doctor puts the pieces together and gives a diagnosis that means understanding and acceptance of the symptoms and struggles and maybe, if lucky treatment as there is little hope for a cure for what ails them. The years of mismanagment leaves deep invisible scars that hide in dark corners and whisper damaging words. Sometimes Art is the only solace or outlet. So keep supporting the brave bards and if they are damaged dont ask them to be perfect or be healed, Listen and Learn and accept as you just did . Thank you

@darrenbrett5566 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been watching this since it arrived and catching up on REN’s amazing body of work. This is obliterating art. The last time I was this moved by any music or musician was the first time I heard Jeff Buckley sing Hallelujah. Every once in a very long while you experience the fortified nectar of acute pain and extant pleasure alchemising to create art that moves us from deep inside of ourselves. Your expression has moved me beyond belief Ren. To be a student to this level of psychotic exercise who stands up and finds his balance and transcends it to such a expression is testament to the amazing life force you have in you. You are having a potent experience. Thank you for sharing it. I literally cannot wait to see where you take your amazing talent. I’ve recently come out the back end of a very challenging period following a cataclysmic event in my experience. Your spoken words at the end of this go off like an atom bomb for me. Could not be prouder of you.

@lafemmevocale1040 Жыл бұрын

YES!!! I saw Hi Ren right after it was released. Never heard of the guy & my jaw was on the floor - I immediately forwarded the song to my musician friends. We're all speechless

@Asheanae Жыл бұрын

Glad you're giving Ren a push with your platform. In any other musical era he would already be huge. Let's all hope he can break through the digital malaise. 🙏

@carad2008 Жыл бұрын

Seems like the world is being split in two, those who are 'moved' by 'Hi Ren' and those who are not. All I know is that I can't stop listening to and thinking about this 'performance'. I think if I'd gone to see a play and this performance was in it, then it would have blown the roof off simply because it would have touched/affected/moved everyone in the theatre at the same time with the same emotions.

@Johannastairwellstudio Жыл бұрын

Yes that’s very accurate. I’ve shown friends who won’t speak to me !

@eval1114 Жыл бұрын

I understand that this is probably something that one will love or hate, nothing in between. I am personally not moved, it has no coherence at all, like "let's mix some weird and irrelevant stuff together and see what happens". Is this supposed to be a song? I have no idea who and what this is, so I have no context...

@carad2008 Жыл бұрын

@@eval1114 Thank you for giving an honest response.

@davidm6329 Жыл бұрын

@Eva_L It's more of a performance with elements of a song in my opinion. It's an experience. I also don't feel it's random at all. It's very specifically meant to show what it's like to battle with your inner demons. The delivery is bipolar and chaotic on purpose, but the experience Ren is trying to share is coherent. I'm sorry it didn't resonate with you. I personally haven't heard something this impressive in a long time. Maybe not ever. It's so unique I don't even feel like I have the right words to describe how strongly I was impacted by this song.

@eval1114 Жыл бұрын

@@davidm6329 "it's more of a performance with elements of a song" makes more sense, thank you for your take on this. I saw the video again, and I have to say that if you see/listen to it once as such a performance, as an experience, then it is more interesting. But it certainly is not what I would have on my playlist as a song to listen to.

@Samuraiox Жыл бұрын

He’s a brilliant story teller and violets tale and the other two that come from that one are simply astonishing…considering they were written out of order!

@_Sixthstep Жыл бұрын

This man is special. This song is special. Can't possibly put into a youtube comment what it means to me and how it has changed me. Thanks for reacting to it Justin, it's really awesome to see someone as respected and talented as yourself rendered speechless by a piece of music.

@cybersecretary Жыл бұрын

Damn. That was powerful. So well thought out. A few simple lamps flashing at the crescendo created the mood people search for with huge light shows. His message so thought provoking. Bravo Wren. Bravo! Thanks for telling me about him, Justin.

@theresilientspud Жыл бұрын

I've also been ill with Lyme Disease for half my life. Its not talked about nearly enough for how severe it is. Thank you Ren 💚

@jazzylyn5857 Жыл бұрын

Bicarb of soda. Apple cider vinegar. x

@dianeshelton9592 2 ай бұрын

Seriously you feel this is good advise , that people with this disease haven’t researched every thing themself. 7 years and you come up with apple cider vinegar and bicarbonate. How condescending. No I won’t say ahh he tried. No you are that unhelpful person who tells someone just to pull themselves together. ALL autoimmune diseases are severe and life threatening, and are not cured, nor helped by apple cider vinegar and bicarbonate. Most people with auto immune diseases live extremely healthy lifestyles , it’s their own body that is destroying themselves. You are treated someone who has just told you how ill they have been for 7 years and you recommend apple cider and bicarbonate of soda. You are NOT being helpful you are being condescending rude and need serious lessons in listening.

@DjChrisWilliams1 Жыл бұрын

Justin, wouldn't it be amazing if he could be a support act for the up and coming shows. He is incredible

@lornastewart2056 Жыл бұрын

Been watching and sharing Ren's music for a good few years. He deserves more recognition than he gets. Loved the comments you made, his music makes us all feel and also feel not alone...

@Hekatarine Жыл бұрын

So good to see Ren & this song in particular getting the attention it deserves. It's genius.

@introvertialxo Жыл бұрын

Yourself and some of the other big names are exactly what we need to help push Rens name out to a wider audience. I've followed him ever since I saw him busking in town and he deserves billions of views

@shanet6022 Жыл бұрын

The busking performance that originally blew Ren up is also a phenomenal piece to give a shot

@vuvuc Жыл бұрын

He's great. Been a fan for a while. Glad you've found him and took notice. And sharing h.with your fans. Even more reach for the fella and his talent. 👍🏼🙂

@Ian.Does.Fitness Жыл бұрын

Hi Ren is a masterpiece of performance art. It’s a fusion of singing, acting and musical arrangements with some beautiful cinematography and film directing thrown in. The subject is completely 🔥 and as we all now know, completely from REN’s heart and his own painful struggles in life. Completely gobsmacking. I love Ren and what he does!

@lindalaw5466 Жыл бұрын

I went over to Rens channel to listen to the piece all the way through. Just amazing, I’m not surprised that you could not fully dissect it. ❤❤❤❤

@NaradaC Жыл бұрын

Ah, I was one of them that commented about checking out this piece of work. I felt like you felt watching this. This is outstanding on so many levels. I'm right there with you x

@botchick Жыл бұрын

With over 40 years of complete and total immersion in music, I'm not sure I've ever heard anything that has so completely astonished me and left me in grateful tears by the ending. Ever. There's absolute starvation in the world for music that so articulately frames these struggles. This has altered my brain. And he's so, so young! Can we be this lucky?

@FRESHNESSSSSS Жыл бұрын

Oh come on ffs Cheryl.

@TenableVegan Жыл бұрын

Pete Doherty's been doing it for decades now.

@burntvirtue Жыл бұрын

Ma'am this is a Wendy's drive through. It's not that deep.

@botchick Жыл бұрын

Gosh, these nice men came to tell me how my feelings are wrong! A girl’s dream! It’s true, I know so very little. Gentlemen - and I mean this sincerely: Thank you for your service. 👋🏻

@TenableVegan Жыл бұрын

@@botchick NP :)

@x048262 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Justin for turning me onto REN! I’m fixated and fascinated by his musicality and exquisite story telling. At 65 I’ve been around and love music of all sorts, holy shit this guys talented. THANK YOU for showcasing this guy! I pray he has huge success. You’re a good man Justin to share your spotlight.❤️

@colintierney9410 Жыл бұрын

This is the best thing I’ve listened to in years. Beautiful, emotional, raw…and needs to be heard. Someone give this guy a record deal please!

@garysherwin3316 Жыл бұрын

That's the point he doesn't want a record deal

@julesbrunton1728 Жыл бұрын

Why would he need a record deal? Just buy his stuff from him and cut out the sleazebags in the middle.

@browolf Жыл бұрын

Ren was in an amazing brighton street cover band called The Big Push. Definitely worth watching their stuff on here too. A talented bunch of guys.

@iainamurray Жыл бұрын

Their version of "Praise You" (Ren in particular) is absolutely brilliant. Goosebumps.

@tonnaboy10 6 ай бұрын

“Their”? He’s not Sam Smith, bro!

@iainamurray 6 ай бұрын

@@tonnaboy10 You're not very good with words. Get a dictionary.

@tonnaboy10 6 ай бұрын

@@iainamurray it’s you that described a single artist as “their”. Get a brain.

@cescacabello5476 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Justin for bringing this incredibly talented artist to light, he really deserves recognition for the hard work he's put in over the last few years whilst being unwell physically and mentally. He's been my favourite artist since watching him and Sam Tompkins busking together a few years back.

@rubikmonat6589 Жыл бұрын

It changes you. Ren bared his soul. I cried when I saw it first, both for his pain, and for the beauty of his art.

@seanbucke Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you've given Ren a listen...Hes such a talented lad.. his music really does hit hard

@incognitoatunknown2702 Жыл бұрын

Not only a musical performance but a dramatic performance pushing into what can only be called performance art in my opinion. One of the new breed of old style singers/ musicians/song writers/performers that bring it all together into a musical event rather than just 'listen mum, I wrote a song.' What a wow.

@sherynp9340 Жыл бұрын

I’ve never seen anything like this before, but glad I have now. To think he suffers a chronic illness and has this much talent is just unreal. He was clearly born to do this. Amazing!

@gspianoguitar4369 Жыл бұрын

The power of music and words...why am I surprised?. Yet another level of expression that speaks to us in such a beautiful, brutal, sensuous, evocative and powerful way. Unless presented like this we would not listen. What a gift. And I thank you Justin for pointing me there or I would not have discovered this...the definition of 'talent' right there. I'm older, late 60's, and brought up on the iconic 60's but love most music, have no particular love of 'rap' as such BUT this is gripping, riveting, creation in full spectacular show..

@spoonerson1103 Жыл бұрын

So glad that you did this video on Ren. I felt the same way. Thank you Justin.

@Ziggy_Shakespeare Жыл бұрын

So glad you're covering Ren, he's awesome.

@TheMooncatsUK Жыл бұрын

Ren is an incredibly gifted musician -ma true raw talent and he’s destined for big things! His playing and vocals are incredible. Great song/artist to choose Justin 😀

@russellm6584 Жыл бұрын

Hi Ren , there are no words to describe it - its astonishing. Found it just after it was released and as someone who has had mental health issues this both inspires and scares me. thank you Ren and thank you Justin

@ajorngjdonaydbr Жыл бұрын

Ren breaks those musical barriers down. His retake of Bittersweet Symphony and Right Here Right Now are fantastic takes on where society has changed

@sierrasample8632 Жыл бұрын

Wow, this although musical, is like performance art. Beautifully introspective, yet interesting commentary on psychology and the human mind. Ren leads us on a powerful thought-provoking journey. Pretty exciting to witness!

@mirapiccolo6601 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Justin...this guy is so talented...the song is amazing..I'm moved

@Lozza2993 Жыл бұрын

I loved that you read the comments first and it still blew your mind more than you thought it would. It truly is a masterpiece of emotional artistry.

@ryangunwitch-black Жыл бұрын

He stood up. That’s when I got chills.

@Yaonglol 9 ай бұрын

I was not aware Ren was going through this stuff! I stumbled upon him through his street performances with Sam Sam Tompkins and fell in love with both of their amazing voices and range. Very talented. He's definitely going to make it out the other side.

@kerrybee1327 Жыл бұрын

Bloody love Ren and the much missed The Big Push. Hope that 2023 brings him the recognition he so richly deserves.

@kathleenswift7979 Жыл бұрын

I'm so happy you've found Ren, he's an amazing young man, I've been watching him on KZfaq for over a year, and I'm an old woman. He's got so much talent inside him, he can sing anything, he's the only person I can listen to rapping😁

@petebrown6356 11 ай бұрын

"What did I just watch?" - was my first thought. I sat back and realized I'd never seen anything quite like this before....and it was performed live. It's difficult to convey just how hard this must be to perform. Then I learned that this is normal for him. He has many one-take, single camera, "performances" - I won't say "song", because these are more than that....like you say.

@ED-007 Жыл бұрын

Yea I’ve been listening to Ren non stop since my friend linked to him New Years Eve. His talent heals the soul. Allllllll his music is wonderfully visual. His music videos engaging. And the pictures his lyrics create in our minds while listening are a mental Broadway performance.

@imaner76 Жыл бұрын

I've spent hours listening to his artistry since watching this video Justin. He is on another level.

@jenniferbaker1561 Жыл бұрын

I can say this is the best description of mental illness. He says out loud what happens inside your mind. TY Ren.

@PeteAxeShields Жыл бұрын

I was recommended to listen to Ren a few weeks ago ( this particular track ) and my reaction was exactly the same as yours Justin. I will be 62 this February and I have been involved with music since I was a teenager ( in some degree or another ) and I can honestly say ; " Ren is the most inspiring artist I have ever heard " Yes, that strong a statement ! I consequently listened to as much as I could after this video and what a musician / creative genius this fella is. The pure joy and life force he gets simply from playing music is staggering. With The Big Push, his bass playing alone proves what an extraordinary talent he has. Yep, MIND BLOWING ! 🙏

@bench7434 Жыл бұрын

I’m 61 and being hit by numerous songs but this is a very special one for me and my friend inside of me.

@dragon2knight Жыл бұрын

Love this one from the intro to the ad spot, too good 😁 Ren is really good, I look forward to more from him and hopefully he gets signed soon!

@karolineharper5409 Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you shared this, it was absolutely mind blowing I've played it over and over again over the last three days. It resonates with my love of music struggles in life and something more than that.Thank you for bringing this artist to my attention, He is so gifted

@magnusjohannsson3176 6 ай бұрын

"Talking about it would be a waste of time." Hahaha classic well said my man.

@cheerymeuk Жыл бұрын

After watching Ren in the film Unrest I've been hooked on Ren. He shares the experiences of so many of us in amazing ways.

@larryh7760 Жыл бұрын

I went to his website and had a quick listen to several other songs. Some are kinda rough but other songs are pretty good. He's definitely honing his skills as a performer. Then I listened to the whole Hi Ren video. OMG! That was something special. Thank you for sharing this with us.

@atomicsurfers Жыл бұрын

Agreed. Ren is killing it. Heard this song about a week or so ago and have played it for whoever will listen. Genius on so many levels.

@jenlambert1259 Жыл бұрын

So happy you’ve found Ren. He’s brilliant! I’ve been following him for years. ♥️

@leadbelly1495 Жыл бұрын

Can I just say peace to everyone touched by REN “s performance,I saw it a few weeks ago and had a little cry too

@MyRetroWatches Жыл бұрын

This guy is special and it’s just pure art. I read only today that he also did all of “Hi Ren” totally live. Absolutely incredible

@RobRockit 6 ай бұрын

Probably the most original thing I've ever heard. Great job Ren!

@TheMrdhyde Жыл бұрын

I am a failed rock singer and know real talent when I see it. I found this band called "The Big Push" about a year ago. I thought they were awesome and all talented. Just today I found this song and am blown away! This young man is insanely talented. This song touched me, not to where I have to call the police but just connect with a lot of this song.

@michaelsinghpurewal Жыл бұрын

Ren scares the iambic pentamers out of me....he is a poet, story teller and a top lad....kudos for high lighting his talent

@petecampbell6117 Жыл бұрын

It’s so inspiring to see an artist striving for greatness.

@tonguesunknown Жыл бұрын

Thanks for introducing me to Ren, Justin! What an incredible work of art. I want to hip you and all to a recent singer songwriter that tragically lost his mental health battle in 2019. Zack Rosen was his name. He was my bassist, but for a while I was unaware that he wrote songs. I’ll never forget hearing the demos he shared with me for the first time, realizing he was an actual genius. Zack asked me to produce his debut album, which we were in the middle of making when he took his own life after a years-long battle with schizophrenia. It unfortunately had to be finished posthumously and comes out next month, 3/24/23, on Sean Lennon’s label Chimera Music.