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That’s my mom and sis, everyone say nice things about them :)

Folk, rap, operatic, beautiful vocals, spoken word, poetry and a little metal thrown in for good measure too. Love this guy. His range of genres all in one song is nothing short of amazing, out of this world.

This Artist & this song are truly one of my favorite things I’ve ever had recommended to me! Ren is so talented and his message is so great. Mental Health is extremely important to Savannah and I. There’s a playlist of mental health videos we’ve made on my channel if you’re interested in getting to know us on a deeper level. Thank you for this suggestion! ❤️

Self produced. Look at the lights... just blew my mind.

Amazing reaction ❤ Ren is incredible

Great reaction. “Hi Ren" is the song that put Ren on everyone's radar since December; it went viral and has garnered more than 4 million views since its debut, but he has been creating great music for more than ten years. Ren’s music videos are often recorded live in a single take (although not necessarily the first take). His release, "Sick Boi," is almost another chapter to "Hi Ren." Many of his songs resonate with people because he addresses struggles that many others face every day. Ren plays multiple instruments (acoustic, electric, and bass guitar, piano, drums), has impressive vocals, is an excellent storyteller, and is quite the philosopher and poet. He is considered by many a modern bard. His trilogy "The Tale of Jenny/Screech/Violet" is haunting and has an unforeseen conclusion. It needs to be watched in the order given, as this is the flow of the storyline. It is another example of Ren’s genius and a master’s class in storytelling. It has been likened to a Shakespearean tragedy. Ren’s collaborations with Chinchilla (“Chalk Outlines,” “How to Be Me”) are beautiful and showcase his singing voice while addressing mental health. His live music videos are especially impressive. Ren's personal reflections are threaded through many of his songs; "Insomnia," "Depression," “Diazepam," “Penitence,” “Dear God,” “Heretic,” “Dominos,” his "Freckled Angels" album, just to name a few, all deserve a listen. His song "Money Game" (Part I & II) is another recommendation, although it is less of a personal song than it is an indictment of greed and the resulting injustices in this world. Ren’s Hip Hop/Rap style songs are all worth checking out if you enjoy this genre; they are pretty amazing. Check out “The Hunger,” “Genesis,” “What You Want,” “Losing it (FISHER rap retake),” “Right here, right now (Fatboy Slim one shot retake),” "Life is Funny," “Love Music (1, 2, and 3),” “Crucify Your Culture,” “Power,” and his latest release, “Bittersweet symphony (The Verve retake).” His performances with Sam Tompkins (“Blind Eyed,” “Earned it /Mans World / Falling,” “Walking on the Moon), Eden Nash (“Humble,” “Ocean”), Bibi (“Crutch,” “Ahiahiaoha”), Molly McKinna (“Penitence”), his former bandmate, Romain Axisa (“French Song”) are all great. Ren's performances as a member of the band "The Big Push" (which unfortunately broke up), their busking (street performances), concerts, and their live recordings, are awesome and well worth checking out. Ren's covers of "I Shot the Sheriff," "Wade in the Water," "An Englishman in New York," “War Pigs,” the songs "Oh My Woman," “Swan Song,” "War Pigs," "Sweet Little Lady," "It's Alright," "Watch Out," and so many others are equally impressive. Ren recently released his single, “Sick Boi.” In anticipation of his stay in Canada for more treatments, Ren prepared some music ahead of time to be released over the next six months that he expects to be gone. As mentioned above, his latest release, “Bittersweet Symphony (The Verve retake),” is another masterful work.

A dingy room a guy in a wheelchair and a nylon strung guitar yet somehow it becomes an entire show. I have seen this endless times now and every time I feel like I've been to the theatre. How does he do it? His mates did the filming and all in all it cost him a thousand pounds. Absolute genius. Beware the Brits are coming... again!

Here is some additional information on Ren's story, in case you didn't already know. I gathered it from an old newspaper interview and Ren's livestreams and posts where he discussed his condition. Ren Eryn Gill is a British musician born in Wales in 1990 or ‘91, depending on which source you cite. Ren pursued a career in music from an early age. In 2009, while studying music performance at Bath Spa University, he began to experience health issues and was struggling to attend his lectures. In 2010, he was signed by Sony Records and was working on an album when his health deteriorated to the point where he was unable to continue and subsequently dropped by Sony. Ren's illness often kept him in bed for up to 23 hours daily. Ren was initially misdiagnosed with depression, bipolar disorder, and chronic fatigue syndrome, which lead him to experience psychosis. It would take seven years before a doctor in Belgium finally correctly diagnosed Ren with autoimmunity, Lyme disease, and resulting damage to the brain, organs, joints, and PTSD. Ren eventually underwent stem cell therapy in the United States, which improved his health, but it has not been a cure. Ren is currently in Canada for more treatments, including surgeries, and will have to be there for at least six months (Summer of 2023). Ren's Canadian doctor discovered that Ren also developed a condition called Mast Cell Activation Disorder, which has affected the myelin sheath in his brain, his thyroid, adrenals, as well as his bones/joints. Ren stated: "It's a lot to wrap my head around having to be away from friends, family, and a successful career, and almost feels like a total juxtaposition to the fact that my music is blowing up right now and spreading to all corners of the world, but that's life, we take the good with the bad." Let's keep supporting Ren and not pull a "Sony" on him as he undergoes his treatment. Check out and subscribe to his channel, listen to some of his earlier work, like and comment on his performances, and let's lift Ren's spirits. If you are a believer, pray for him. Ren is an artist with something to say to this generation, and his work is needed in these troubling times. Here is the link to Ren’s GoFundMe page to raise money for his current treatment. www.gofundme.com/f/ren-get-better-from-lyme-disease-and-autoimmunity

Well done ladies. I've been wondering how the younger generation would receive this. I found Ren three days ago and I can't stop listening to him. This is proving to be a problem because I'm of the age where I'm not supposed to like anything rap-ish...and yet I'm inclined to say this may be my all-time favorite song. I'm so happy that you two liked it!

That was fantastic! Thank you for sharing.

Brilliant performance by Ren. Powerful! Love the mother-daughter dynamic for reactions. Great job!

His bad side tried to get the final licks in. Flickering lights , caustic guitar were the tell signs. What a brilliant performance piece.

Love ren watched his street covers his voice is amazing his art is perfect he’s a breath of fresh air

EPIC PERFORMANCE 🔥🙏🔥

I've seen the term "Bardcore" used to describe Ren's genre...

Hi! I came over from your Dimash reaction, where you said you like Ren. ❤ I have loved this song since i heard it months ago. I'm glad you found it. Ren is very interesting. Amazing talent.

Many people are loving this for many reasons. Ren is still sick, but like him, we all need to remember we are human and to keep dancing.

Oh wow indeed 😂 every time Ren opens his mouth I think oh wow 😝Nice to see a younger person react to him positively too. My youngest 3 boys (18, 15, 10) love Ren although I’m the obsessed one 🤣🖤

Do Losing it please......argh!! This tag of love is also an audience request spot. I need a moment people 🤪

Great reaction, new sub. The tale of Jenny and screech full version is epic and a must watch. Also chalk outlines I’m sure you will find just as good. Much love from 🇬🇧

It's like a new category of art.

Next up, “Chalk Outlines” Ren x Chinchilla, but make sure it’s the live version. Again, a one take, live recording like this one. And her voice is beautiful and powerful, great match for him.

Check out Tim Minchin, Australian comedian singer-songwriter. The man's an absolute genius & I think he'll be right up your street with his insightful & super entertaining humour. I recommend you watch his live performance of 'Storm'.

Basically the beginning of the song is his Evil side talking him down and telling him he can't amputate it - which is true because we are all good and evil. The middle of the song is when evil get so upset with Ren arguing with it that it takes over as Ren's dominant personality. Then the last part of the song is the Good side, the godly side, rising up and saying that Evil cannot have him because Good is just as much a part of Ren also, and the two sides must work together to make his life better. And then at the end Ren is singing and dancing and the evil is flashing the lights chaotically, signifying that they are indeed all joined and going to work okay together. And that is what we all must do, as human beings, we must accept that we are both a Good and Evil, and work with that. -At least that is what I personally took away from this piece amazing music theater.

I'm just starting through your playlist. I hope you look into doing some of his older stuff like Crutch, Heretic, Ocean etc. (So many more from his early days) I think his and Samuals first Video wwas Children of the moon

Some songs to check out by REN. Sick Boi. Bittersweet Symphony. The Tale of Jenny and Screech (Full Version). The Money

my connection to this song is only the similarity of struggle,, i'm undiagnosed autistic and have struggled with being a bit weird my whole life i had to start my own business because i had problems holding a job with sleep disorders and high ethics.. but managed to stay in business the last 40 years without needing to advertise or even carry a card, i run a lawn and tree service, a 1st responder thru 40 years of hurricanes in fla ,and do all phases of construction and kind of an inventor on the side, after six years of development i figured out a disaster response product that could help millions worldwide .. then my insurance agent forgot to post a payment back in 2020 and the state took everything i worked the last 40 years for away .. stuck at home like a prisoner i came online and saw people helping others so i started making videos explaining what i was. trying to do to get help, and found out if the platform your uploading to doesn't promote you your just talking to your phone, and then i see stuff like this and get jealous because i will never write a song that gets peoples attn like this. so my chances of bringing my ideas to the world are fading. and it's scary as hell to think of all that could be, but it may all be lost because one person forgot to hit enter on there keyboard.. and my chances of succeeding alone are close to those of getting out of quicksand alone..

REN live in a city in England called Brighton and Hove.

So pleased you ladies liked this. This is the best thing I've heard in years. They're quite dark, but certainly topical - Chalk Outlines and The Tale Of Jenny And Screech (full trilogy) are really pretty stunning

The name Ren has a deeper meaning. The Meaning of Ren in Confucianism The core thought of Confucianism is Ren, but what is the meaning of Ren? Ren (or Rén) is the Confucian virtue denoting the good feeling a virtuous human experiences when being altruistic. Ren is exemplified by a normal adult's protective feelings for children. It is considered the inward expression of Confucian ideals. Yan Hui, Confucius's most outstanding student, once asked his master to describe the rules of Rén and Confucius replied, "One should see nothing improper, hear nothing improper, say nothing improper, do nothing improper." Confucius also defined Rén in the following way: "wishing to be established himself, seeks also to establish others; wishing to be enlarged himself, he seeks also to enlarge others." Another meaning of Rén is "not to do to others as you would not wish done to yourself." Confucius also said, "Rén is not far off; he who seeks it has already found it." Rén is close to man and never leaves him. Nature of Rén Rén relies heavily on the relationships between two people, but at the same time encompasses much more than that. It represents an inner development towards an altruistic goal, while simultaneously realizing that one is never alone, and that everyone has these relationships to fall back on, being a member of a family, the state, and the world. Rén is not a concept that is learned; it is innate, that is to say, everyone is born with the sense of Rén. Confucius believed that the key to long-lasting integrity was to constantly think, since the world is continually changing at a rapid pace. There have been a variety of definitions for the term Rén. Rén has been translated as "benevolence", "perfect virtue", "goodness" or even "human-heartedness". When asked, Confucius defined it by the ordinary Chinese word for love, ai, saying that it meant to "love others". Rén also has a political dimension. Confucianism says that if the ruler lacks Rén, it will be difficult for his subjects to behave humanely. Rén is the basis of Confucian political theory; the ruler is exhorted to refrain from acting inhumanely towards his subjects. An inhumane ruler runs the risk of losing the Mandate of Heaven or, in other words, the right to rule. A ruler lacking such a mandate need not be obeyed, but a ruler who reigns humanely and takes care of the people is to be obeyed, for the benevolence of his dominion shows that he has been mandated by heaven. Confucius himself had little to say on the active will of the people, though he believed the ruler should definitely pay attention to the wants and needs of the people and take good care of them. Mencius, however, did state that the people's opinion on certain weighty matters should be polled. Rén also includes traits that are a part of being righteous, such as hsin, meaning to make one's words compliment his actions; li, which means to properly participate in everyday rituals; ching, or "seriousness"; and yi, which means right action. When all these qualities are present, then one can truly be identified as a chün tzu (君子), or "superior man," which means a morally superior human being. Confucians basically held the view that government should be run by ethically superior human beings who concentrate solely on the welfare of the people they govern

You should listen to Loic Nottet - Mr/Mme. You need to listen to it twice; once as is without captions to hear the beauty, then again with captions to understand the meaning.

I love watching the reaction videos. It gets on my nerves watching a diagnoses before watching full video, probably from my OCD, ha. After watching the video and a little research I believe the room with cracks in the walls is his brain, the pig wheeling him in signifies incompetent doctor or incorrect medicine, the lamps on and off is his neuron misfires. I feel so bad .... we all have spiritual attacks but Ren's brain damage has been an open door at times for Satan to enter. I come to that conclusion from the lights glitching when he is having the negative thoughts and then the lights stay on during times of clarity, peace, and control. The hope inspired in this video is breath taking. I take my hat off to you sir

Thank you for allowing us to share your own reaction. One love x

I enjoy seeing youtubers getting their minds blown with musical art. I have listened to a couple hundred HI REN reactions and look out for newer youtubers,and you got a new subscriber in me. Keep doing what ya doin. KEEP MOVING FORWARD. 🤜🤛 SHARING IS CARING 1 more subscriber towards your 100k.😁 Ren's music is the word that is like the song needed for peace in BILL AND TEDS movie,from WYLD STALLIONS.

Hi guys, really liked that he has talent different but that makes the world so interesting have a good day Cheers

the Pig IS the Butcher and the Butcher IS the Pig The last line of the singing part is "We're a coin with two different sides" You really have to listen to this a few times to get how deep it is.

he is great what an artist.....loved the reaction ladies...thank you

Welcome to the Rabbit Hole Please leave the door open for others. Wonderful reaction video, Ladies. 8-)

Wonderful reaction... You're gonna love Ren & I bet your daughter will as well (only spreading his Talent further). Enjoy the beauty of this chaotically warming soul's rabbit hole.

Wow, that's an incredible somg and performance. This joins Hua Chenyu's cover of 'Fake Monk' in my list of songs about mental issues.

Hi Ladies… simply check out The Yale of Jenny and Screech and Violets tale.. all in one video. And I like the way you don’t constantly pause…

Great job

The best of music, and indeed of all culture, is that it is rooted firmly in the lived experience from which it was formed yet reaches out to the universal that we all experience, wherever we find ourselves. I'm not sure it could be done better, and absolutely no disrespect to Youngblud - love to him (he's more or less a home town boy and is full on fire) but Ren is now the benchmark for UK output.

He was misdiagnosed by Doctors for years in Britain, he has Lyme disease presently having treatment in Canada 🇨🇦. Thankyou Canada.

Great reaction!! Thanks for doing Ren really enjoyed your commentary deff earned a sub with this and ill be checking more of your content!

Hi, I have a theory, the back and forth between good Ren and Evil Ren, the first time Ren is younger, and he gets older and there's more back an forth, evil Ren is getting more and more angry as Good Ren is learning to ignore him.. just a idea?

Like in the Comments already you need to check out this next from REN. You need to do this in this order and react to all 3 at once. They are Jenny Tale then Screech Tale and then last Violet's Tale. Also his song Chalk Outlines (live) is powerful as well.

take that as an entry,,, you should see the trilogy Jenny &screech violet tale ,, good for anyone and a good message for your youngster,, strong one , see that one before others,, have a good day

hi guys try the trilogy, and for a different tone please watch chock outline it GOOD

Check out chalk outlines by ren ft chinchilla (live)... it's just as beautiful n powerful as dis

Great reaction, love you guys! - Troy

I thought you were sisters....great reaction

Jennys tale, screech’s tale, violets tale (full) Enjoy :)

He's a Troubador.

🙂

I appreciate your reaction. Liked and subscribed. Ren has numerous songs about his mental health.

He actually calls his music "Bardcore" if you were wondering. He doesn't like to be placed in the convential music categories.

Me too, i like it 👍😁

Great reaction ladies

Great reaction ladies... try the song by the artist NF....Hope...

He's been around for years check out his website he's got all kind of videos of him busking in the streets of Brighton, check out his trilogy on his website there's a video of him doing the Trilogy live

POV:you’ve watched 20+ reactions videos of this song Yeah help me 😂🤦🏽

Another suggestion Ren x Chinchilla - How to be me. (Live) He wrote this for a friend that committed suicide. This is so good.

Great reaction! If you would like to look more into the psychosis angle, check out How to be Me with Chinchilla, and also the very fun and different Children of the moon.

react to jennys tale screechs tale and violets tale by ren in that order for a real tradegy

If you guys haven’t please react to dimash sos, he’s really good

I thought you would like it!

I counted the likes in your video he said the word like like 127 like times like the Manila needles like like like like like Millennials not vanilla

One of you should marry him

He's English

We have the potential for the divine and for sin within us freewill gives us the power to choose. The Devil is "The Accuser" not just before God, for as long as you have consciousness, day & night it accuses your light.

it's ok didnt hear of them either. something different bout savanna cant place my finger on it

Good creation & different but this one’s not for me. Thanks.

U'r daughter needs to move out from under u'r shadow. Look at her....