"There's nothing valuable about perfection in art." Thanks for saying that so eloquently. Subbed.

Fred again is a British EDM artist. Fred was Ren’s favorite artist last year and actually just won a Grammy. Ren took 5 different Fred again songs and pieced them together seamlessly in this acoustic mashup. He poured so much emotion into the performance, especially at the end. His friend Josh Stiles filmed the video and did a great job! Ren was very involved in setting up the angles and the flow of the camera work. Ren has so much attention to detail. The setting was meaningful - this is Ren’s apartment in Calgary where he’s been getting treatment for over a year. So it makes the “I’ve been lost for so long, but I’m really trying” lines even more impactful as he glances out at the Calgary skyline so far from home. Yesterday Ren released a video on his Patreon showing how he did the mixing. He does all of his own post production work. The vocals were left relatively raw intentionally. As you pointed out, it adds so much to the performance. Ren will be releasing a lot of new music this year! I’m excited

When Ren is being emotive, he cuts right to the soul. Fred makes EDM dance music with emotive songs blended in. Ren took cuts from somgs that he liked and mashed them into this work.

I totally agree with you - the mere concept of "perfect" art is oxymoron for me. A machine can make a perfect object, but art is subjective, open for interpretation. An actor will never be able to be the same in a play or a musician to hit the same note twice and that's the beauty of it. Ren's live performances are my favorite! Great reaction, thank you!

Welcome back! I am continually excited every time I hear a Ren creation. I feel like we're watching something rare and special at the time it's evolving and we're fortunate to be along for the journey.

Love what you had to say about the rawness and authenticity, the imperfection that Ren has and is missing in popular music today.

That unexpected moment you feel tears in your eyes. Multiple viewings later, still happens. Fully agree that art is the spaces and imperfections and emotions. - Great reaction.

Ren said he changed up the beat intentionally in that one spot. He doesn’t seem to do anything by accident, and is extremely diligent in the sound mixing of his songs, which are usually done by him alone.

REN is so exceptional live he actually almost sounds better than perfect if that doesn't sound too silly.

❤ #ren Really felt this one 🥺🔥🖤 Been listening non stop since it dropped & still gives me goosebumps every time ❤️

I do agree with all you said about live performances and appreciating their uniqueness.

Ren is just amazing his vocal and guitar playing the camera work this was a Masterpiece loved it❤.

The interesting thing is that Ren is absolutely a perfectionist and wants every detail exactly right. Just think about how many takes he will take to get a live one shot video right (I think his record was 183 for Money Game part 1 😅). However, Ren understands that perfection can mean raw and vulnerable because that is what makes it resonate so strongly with other people and makes it so valuable as art. Perfectly imperfect. Also just obvious from these live recordings that he refined his art on the street busking. Ren makes music for people. And who else can take EDM tracks and mash them up into such an emotional performance? Ren is special.

The song covers in this mash-up are from the Fred Again music catalog (( UK Artist/DJ/Musician/Producer )) Ren's mash up is comprised of the main hooks from these EDM tracks by Fred Again. This acoustic performance by Ren makes it an outstanding stand alone piece.🤯 - Jungle🔥 - Delilah (pull me out of this)🔥 - leave me alone🔥 - Clara (the night is dark)🔥 - Angie (I’ve been lost)🔥 The city skyline view is from Ren's flat in Calgary, where he's been receiving treatment for the damage that his Lyme disease caused. Here’s what Ren wrote about Fred Again: “We went and watched Fred in LA back in October, toward the part of his set he played Angie (I've been lost) and the simplicity but power of that one repeated line pretty much broke me and I remember breaking down in the middle of a crowd of people. Something so simple pretty summed up the last 10+ years of my life and explained everything in a sentence. Music is fucking magic for that. Big big love to @fredagainagainagain for making wicked music!”.

Ren was masterful at taking 5 EDM songs and translating them to the acoustic guitar. Thank you for your reaction. Ren is amazing.

My favorite moment in this video is at the very end when he has to put his hand on his knee to steady his body. It's like he has to physically stop the music from coming out! 🎶Idk why but it makes me super emotional. Ren IS music!❤ Big up to Josh Stiles for the amazing camera work 🔥🔥

Hey…long time, no see! Good to hear your voice again. 2024 is the year for Ren & guitar. The Renegades are still here.

"There is nothing valuable about perfection in art." It really makes me miss vinyl records -- the crackle and other noises are unique to vinyl -- you can't smooth it out in post, because "post" IS imperfect. Physical is different than digital, and live is different from auto-tuned. Great reaction. More Ren, please.

I have missed you, man. Good to see you again. The songs are from an EDM artist called Fred Again. Thank you for this reaction.

Glad to see you back. Love your analysis. Just watched the BTS on this ! Great to see the process. Ren added no guitar or voice to whst he recorded. He did use several EQ programs and reverb programs to add depth or "sparkle" yo areas. I loved how he took off reverb on voice to create intimacy and then added it to create ambience. I believe this was experts from 5 Fred Again songs with Fred's lyrics. Ren said the "Ive been lost " lyrics made him cry during the concert he attended because it perfectly described the last 10+ years of his life. He sure did a great job turning edm into an emotional Rollercoaster. I love this song. Over and over again❤😂❤

I always love your commentary and your professional take on Ren's music. When an artists mind leaves the body while performing and then 100% of the song comes from that body, perfection is the antithesis to that. I rarely see that in artists.

Thanks for this great reaction to Ren’s latest masterpiece. I love his performance in this one. 💜💜

Absolutely loved your reaction and your take on his performance. The song gets me everything. I've subbed.

I think we ALL miss the human experience in musical art. I am a product of the music of the 70's. Not many or ANY artists can reach my soul like Ren. ❤

Completely agree with you about the value of honest, raw, live performances. We see that so rarely these days. Hope you feel better soon. ❤ Ren has a new live cover (back in 74/Message in a Bottle) coming this Thursday. Romain and Gorran have both got new songs out too, and they released an unseen The Big Push song. So you have lots of stuff to catch up on it you're wanting to dip a toe back into the rabbit hole. 😊

Such a brilliantly composed Mash-Up, what a True Star. Great reaction as well.

Loved your discussion on the beauty of imperfection = art🌻

I have seen many (in the truest sense of the word) reactions to this song and yours stood out as one of the best, your professional experience gives your reaction a different quality... what you say about the inperfect quality of these performances is so true, first one of your reactions I have seen but subbed of this alone, keep it up man 👍

Enjoyed your reaction and was so happy to see you pop up on my feed today. Thank you. Nothing like a Ren performance to perk you up. Water for the soul. ❤

"Fred again" is a EDM artist and this song is a mashup of 6 different songs of Fred again. There exists a Tiny Desk concert of Fred again. I recommend having a listen. It is great and it puts into perspective how much Ren has adapted those songs to fit for a classic guitar. It is brilliant 😂 Glad to have you back 😊

Please don't be self-deprecating, you deserve no hate ever. 😊

Nice reaction, pretty accurate and yea I feel the same as previous comments Ren feeling a little melancholy on his recovery journey. Missing his mates and his Mom. I imagine so much support with his fans that he would never accept.He projects so much emotion makes everyone feel like so much more then just a fan ! I hope he is just getting started because I see nothing but good in his heart ! Looking forward to Thursday he is releasing Message in a bottle " cover" .

Good to see you reacting to more Ren, and this was a beautiful one to choose. I don't know how, but I seem to love it more each time I hear it!

The word you were reaching for is acoustic combined with his artistry in which Ren is performing in alive one take.

real trumps fake perfection every time.

Ren is perfectly Imperfect. Those impefections he leaves in the songs and perfomances add a layer to the song and without them we would connect less with a "perfect" song.

I think he would make a great actor

Hey there, LOVED this reaction, even though our musical tastes don't always align, when they do, I really enjoy your reactions. Not to gush, but I think there's often more negativity in the comment sections than positive, so I like to balance it out when I can...... There are very few reactors, I mean I can maybe count them on one hand, that I never fast forward through their commentary/pauses, and you are definitely one of them. Your ability to describe the intricacies of a performance, and point out the human nature, and subtle nuances that make an artist or their ability special or noteworthy are astounding, it's like having an itch you can't scratch, then hearing you're assessment is like being handed the worlds best back scratcher...lol, it's truly a gift that most don't possess. That's not even getting into the philosophical wisdom you impart at times that has less to do with music, simply just the human experience, so kudos my good man, please keep doing what you're doing, you have no idea how you positively affect some of us out here. Oh yeah, I'm pretty good at reading people (27yrs as a paramedic) and have seen enough of your reactions I'm pretty confident with two suggestions for Ren songs, whether you react to them or listen on your own, I think you will really enjoy them..... "Humble" - Ren featuring Eden Nash (female singer w/ amazing Island/calypso sounding voice), there's only one video, lyric video, the thumbnail has pink background. "Bongo Bong" (Manu Chao cover) - The Big Push (sans the drummer) This is the band Ren is in, live performance on a rooftop, great harmonizing, a verse in French, and a ukulele is involved, what's not to love!!? Only one video for it, thumbnail shows Ren holding a guitar. Ok, enough of my rambling, too much coffee too early, take care! ✌💚

Im glad this track has helped lift you and bring you back ❤

Very nice reaction! I really like your thoughts and insights. Appreciate you not rushing through the reaction :D

What a beautiful reaction. Thank you ❤❤

This song is an amalgamation of around 4 or 5 different songs from one of Ren's favourite artists called Fred Again. He is an EDM DJ and when Ren went to one of his concerts recently, he suddenly just broke down in the middle of the dancefloor bc he just resonated with the lyrics so much. That was the 'I am Lost' song at the end. If you want to see how truly brilliant Ren is watch this link to the original songs. Someone actually took the time to put the sections Ren sings here in order and you can really see how he's done them. Here's the link: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rJ2AgLaSmNGqhJ8.htmlsi=6ojhd1bzClxxwSPP

Great reaction. Authentic and insightful. 👍

Always a joy to see your reactions.

There ain't no love in the jungle... but we're trying...

hello dear!! 'raw reality'!!! perfect, dude!!!! i may quote you ( if i may? ) it takes me back to years of living room and basement band jammin', wow!! flashback!! thanks!!!

Thank you 🙏❤ @tnae 💙 for your 🐷 Ren - Fred Again Mashup reaction! #ren #fredagain #fredagainagain #fredagainmashup #mashup #calgary #calgaryskyline Fred Again is on YT: www.youtube.com/@fredagainagain

Loved your thoughts on live music ❤

There's perfection within imperfection!

Hope you start feeling better. Thanks for sharing REN. liked and sub!

Fred Again is an EDM artist that has deeper lyrics than 99% of that genre. The 5 songs Ren mashed up: Jungle Delilah Leavemealone Clara Angie

I thought that I was “ safe” , aka not needing a box of Kleenex, with a mash up of EDM songs. But then I forgot that this is Ren. The tears began with “ I’m battling “ and then the end just destroyed me. He conveys the song with so much emotion and you can see it in his facial expressions as much as in his voice.

There is no value in perfection in art. ❤❤❤

Ren Fred again mashup lyrics and song titles [Jungle] Sailin' in the chopper road killin' like we vultures I became a queen when I rode with them brothers Turned to, turned to, turned to lion I eat nightmares for supper Brraap Brraap on command I'll sick em' on another 'Cause there ain't no love in the jungle Ain't no, no, no, no Ain't no, no, ohh Ain't no love in the jungle Ain't no, no, no, no [Delilah (pull me out of this)] Pull me out of this [leavemealone] Everybody on a little mission mission Money makes a go go missin' missin' I get anyone in an instant instant Everybody everybody everybody leave me alone Her boobies gettin' lifted lifted She wanna get lit lit lit lit Fuckin' and battlin' and battlin' and battlin' Everybody everybody everybody everybody Everybody everybody everybody Leave me alone alone alone Leave me alone alone alone Leave me alone alone alone Leave me alone [Clara (the night is dark)] Courage my soul It won't be very long Though the night is dark It keeps me holding on God bless my soul It won't be very long And though the night is dark It keeps me holding on [Angie (i've been lost)] I've been lost, I've been lost I've been lost, I've been lost for awhile But I'm really tryin' I've been lost, I've been lost I've been lost, I've been lost for awhile But I'm really tryin' I've been lost, I've been lost I've been lost, I've been lost for awhile But I'm really tryin' I've been lost I've been lost I've been lost But I'm really tryin'

Ren is true Art and I love it. Awesome reaction.😊

So good to hear another of your Ren reactions! I hope you're doing okay? I have such fond memories of that Renathon a while ago - that was such a special moment!

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4:35 I agree. Music today has gotten too sterile.

I love Sam Ryder live - Tiny Riot is fantastic

Always enjoy your reactions. 😊

It does not get much more poignant than Ren looking out at Calgary while singing the Angie lyrics "I've been lost".

All the feels in this one🔥🔥🔥

Thank you 😊

Really like seeing reactions to Ren!

Perfectionism makes any art form sterile and meaningless. Striving for perfection is about fear and control, and is only shown as something positive when you are trying to sell something.

Great reaction

great stuff

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Great and interesting reaction.👍💕🦇

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Ren posted after asking if we caught his mistake in the lyrics. He could have recorded another so i guess he would agree with you :)

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Thanks for a great reaction. I really think you would love to see Ren and Liv Sangster having a freestyle jamming session. Here is a KZfaq link to one part of the session. which is split over about 12 videos. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/erRzgqaqvqi0ZGw.htmlsi=vW8aEc3_IbtzD3wn I get the feeling you'll like. 😁

Nice one, this is a bit special from Ren I think.

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Quick question - and I am genuinely interested. Given how easy it is find to instantly find out info on the Internet, why would you not check out who Fred Again is and what he sounds like/which songs are in REN’s mash up, before reacting to it. I find it puzzling. Apart from that I enjoyed your reaction.

Were homoginizing everything. Everything is homogenized. It just feels good to get back into the reality of things things. Whether they're bad or good, its beautiful because its reality. I think alot of if people are missing that and missing out on that. Sorry 😊

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