Veteran Reacts to Hi Ren by Ren
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- Here I am doing a reaction to Hi Ren by Ren. Thank you for taking the time to watch this and for helping me on my journey to 10k subscribers. If you have any requests, please feel free to let me know in the comments.
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Song Hi Ren
Artist Ren
It's not always the song or your reaction to a particular song or artist that may help someone. Its your story and the experiences you've had throughout your military and civilian life and the things you go through on a daily basis that may reach someone and let them know that they are not alone and they can reach out and seek help if needed. Don't worry brother, what you are doing with your channel is completely worth it. If you reach just 1 person then what you are doing is a success.
I couldn’t agree more. Thank you!
Yes !!! Well said!!❤❤❤
I watch EVERY Hi Ren reaction I find. I have heard so many stories and I've never felt more connected to humanity than I am today! God is bringing His people together!! 😊 Much love!! ❤
Hey brother... I'm a veteran too, and I recently fell into the Ren rabbit hole... I get this young man on a whole new level... I love this guy and got addicted to watching people react to this ... I liked 🤘😎
New sub and greetings from Denmark
I've watched somewhere around 200 reactions to Hi Ren.... I get the addiction indeed.... Prayers up ❤️🙏
Welcome to the first step down the Ren Rabbit Hole. I would encourage you to delve through his catalog, he has a HUGE amount to offer. I would recommend checking out Sick Boi or Chalk Outlines next. You will find resonance with both.
So that you know about his background: Ren was signed to Sony in his late teens when he was heard busking in Bath, UK (street performing) and was cutting his first record when he became ill and was diagnosed as having Myalgic Encephalitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), and Mast-Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) among others, as well as being misdiagnosed as Bipolar, and having Depression, and Anxiety. .
It was not until about 6-7 years later in 2016 that he was correctly diagnosed with Lyme Disease. Due to the time that had elapsed without correct treatment, he's had permanent damage to both his brain and immune system, and at one point was literally spending almost 24 hours a day in bed. During that time he had to end his contract with Sony because he was only able to sporadically record in his bedroom. The experience left him with medical PTSD from struggling to be heard while being misdiagnosed and mis-medicated.
He received a stem-cell transplant in 2016 that enabled him to become much more functional, but he is still receiving treatment currently in Calgary, Canada to continue to improve his symptom management.
A lot of his songs hit home if someone has gone through any of these issues, and a lot of us have found a lot of healing from embracing his messages of persistence in the face of overwhelming struggles. I have never heard anyone who delved into his work say that they stopped or regretted the Process and Experience that is Ren. It is sometimes challenging, but always rewarding.
He is in a band while back and worth a watch is The Big Push - I Shot the Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop or Ren X Chinchilla - How To Be Me (live). What amazes me is that so many of his video are one take shot and live recording. Hi Ren was 4 takes and audio from one and video from 2 i think!
Ocean and Losing it are two of my personal favorites.
He has a little something for everyone.
@@BrandonWestfall I heard Fisher drop Losing It at the music festival I work at in 2018, just a month after he released it, and it filled the whole "downtown" of the festival with amazing "dance like no one is watching" vibes! So, when I saw Ren did a rap retake of that Fisher track I was stoked, he did it so much justice! It's a great song for shaking off the day and having a dance in your living room!
I find reaction videos to be healing and community building, by sharing our human experiences we create open spaces for dialogue and learning. Thanks for another great reaction. ❤😊
nicely articulated what I also think about reaction videos
Well said. I agree.
I am a Renaholic and this is the song that led me there. From in vet to another, thank you for your reactions and words of wisdom.
Great reaction. I am a British Army veteran of 24 years. All you have said resonates so much. I don’t feel I have problems but I have thought about suicide many times. I feel that ren has taken this subject by the scruff of the neck an many people are being helped by all these reactions. They see they are not alone and people are talking. Long may it continue. Thanks again.
Ren suffered for about 7 years with Lyme Disease that progressively dismantled his health (physical, immunological, neurological), before he finally was diagnosed and treated. He is still undergoing treatment to try to undo some of that damage. Based on your reaction, I recommend his song “Sick Boi” next. Ren is a skilled guitarist, songwriter, singer, rapper, music producer, and storyteller and has a wide variety of music up on CZcams. Many have gone down the Ren Rabbit Hole. Peace to you!
Thank You for your Service Sir and what you are aiming to do with your Channel, Liked and Subscribed.
Ren is Welsh was discovered at 19yrs old busking by a Producer working for Sony Records and almost immediately given a Record contract with Sony. Unfortunately within weeks of starting to make a record he got ill with Flu like symptoms and pain all over his body, unable too continue with the work he eventually had to return home and the contract expired.
He spent many Years stuck at home unable to do anything because of the illness, going to Doctors and Hospital appointments trying to find out what was wrong with him, he was constantly being given different diagnoses, all wrong, and being told all his pain and suffering was in his head, whilst being given drugs for his deteriorating Mental Health, because nobody could tell him what was wrong with him, this experience eventually did give him PTSD as well, being told all the time nothing was wrong with him when he knew there was. After 7 or 8yrs of this, and seeing multiple Doctors, Therapists, Alternative Homeopaths and all sorts of Quacks who said they could cure him, he was lucky enough to find a Doctor in Belgium who diagnosed him correctly with Lyme Disease caused by an Animal Tick bite.
This was 7yrs too late and the damage the disease had done was extensive, in this time he was unable to make much music as he was so ill but made video blogs about his struggles and posted them online, one was seen by a Doctor in the USA who offered him free Stem cell treatment if he could get to the USA. He spent 12 weeks in the USA getting painful treatment and when he returned felt better than he had for many years, he wasn't cured but was able to start making Music again, of course Some of this Music was influenced by his bitterness towards the Medical profession and big Pharma, but as he says in Hi Ren he has learnt to Soften and and is a very positive person
He's spent the last 7yrs releasing Music independently, he writes everything, plays all the instruments and produces all his own Beats and the Videos are all Directed by him. He Makes Music in lots different Genres and they are all of a High quality, he's even invented his own Genre, "Bardcore", his illness means he can only make Music and perform on his good days, so it's another reason why he's gone under the Radar for so long.
All through the the last 7yrs he has still been ill and not cured, his fans have raised money for him to have Specialist Treatment in Canada, over $300,000 at the last count, the undiagnosed disease plus drugs he was wrongly given for other misdiagnosed problems still cause him daily issues and they are trying to repair some of the damage, he has been there on his own without family or friends since January, and could be there until the end of the year getting daily experimental treatment. He has an amazing story and is a Humble person, and having been through so much this is why his fans are so protective and Loyal to him.
If you are interested in his story i suggest you watch an interview with him on Knox Hill's Channel. Hope that Helps if you managed to read it all 😆
I cried the first time i heard this ...we are our own biggest critics....you are putting good out in the world and as someone you helped.....its appreciated and i respect you for what you do my friend....here for ya if you need a friend ❤
Thank you so much!!!!
I tear up every time I hear it.
2:36 Tiny Tim.
I concur. Agree kinda like Tiny Tim. But only in the high pitched notes. Not in personality or lyric subject matter.
My husband is a disabled vet and I suffer from disability with my seizure disorder. I think songs like this, the discussion we have because of your videos that you contribute, they all help. We help each other with the community and support that our mental state can cause from being physically disabled. So many things that run through your head from being a physically disabled person, the isolation, self deprecation, depression, all these things we help each other. You can take heart in knowing because you make these videos and share the things you share it reaches people in a similar place and allows them to say "I'm not so alone" Thank you very much, man.
For every song Ren has that cuts to the core like this one he has another that is light-hearted. Choosing the right song for the mood you're in is very recommended. His work with Chinchilla is particularly tough to listen to, but very beautiful as well.
In most of his videos Ren appears healthy and strong, but Ren's story of illness is not an act or a schtick. He has been very sick for a long time, and is still fighting for his physical and mental health to this day. He is not a wallower, he is a warrior. Look up a video called " 'Hi Ren' Premiers on youtube on the 15th December - 7pm GMT " that was shot in 2014, to see how far he has come physically. The video was uploaded right before 'Hi Ren' to serve as an introduction to his health problems, which are more than a decade old.
For another look at him from that time there is a video called 'Patience - Ren Gill - M.E.", which was recorded live in that same period. It's a nice song, and shows his positive mentality while dealing with so much adversity. Maybe these two videos could be a double reaction if you'd like. FYI - M.E. is Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, which was his diagnosis at the time, for his long misdiagnosed Lyme's Disease.
For more uplifting stuff, any of his work with Sam Tompkins or his band The Big Push are recommended. And his rapping and beat production are great as well.
Bongo Bong is the coffee to cut the heavy cake and make the whole catalog better.
Hello. I have just found your channel, literally 45 minutes ago and have just seen your Hi Ren reaction. I love what you have shared about yourself. Long story short I have chronic depression and Trigeminal Neuralgia and since discovering Ren it has honestly helped me so much. Everybody says he just touches them in such a way. His words and music just hit in the right place. His upbeat songs just cheer me up and make me more positive. Please keep doing what you're doing and take care. By the way thank you for acknowledging our (British), sense of humour. I take it as a great compliment. 👍
Absolutely! I had the great pleasure of serving and working with some great men and women of you military.
Welcome to the beautiful world of Ren.
He is a healer by allowing us all to have a voice
He also happens to be a genius as shown by his work and his interviews.
A beautiful human who now has a tribe of us around the world.
Thank you and bless you.
I am not a Vet. I am a 65 yr old Widow, but I can relate to REN and all of his music. PS~ Thank you for your service. ❤
Sir, respect and best wishes. I have suffered psychosis for 14 years so I cannot see or know your issues but I will send you Peace and Love 🏴🏴🏴🏴
this song touches so many,so good to see another,a tide lifts all ships,
Thanks for your honesty, vulnerability and transparency. This is a great example of the power this song has; it helps people open up about their own securities and struggle. We all have it, some more than others, and it's cathartic to realize that you're not the only one that has this. Once again, thanks for this video =D
I appreciate what you are doing with your channel. You make a difference.
Great reaction dude. Welcome to the Ren rabbit hole. It is a glorious adventure of the most amazing music being produced today. So "chalk outlines" live version. "The Hunger", "Sick Boi", "Losing It" and finally his masterpiece "The Tale of Jenny & Screech", the full version as its 3 storied intertwined. All those songs I've listed are amazing.
You forgot Crutch, Money Games 1 & 2, Illest of our Times, Animal Flow (both versions) and then there's all his busking with the Big Push... the rabbit hole is deep.
@@sharis9095 didnt forget them. Just gave the first ones I thought gave a good representation of Ren. All the ones u listed are bangers as well dude
Ren is therapy for so many from one song he helps so many people open up in ways therapists struggle to do in person.
First time i watched Hi Ren i had a panic attack but thought i needed to watch it again so i watched someone reacting to it
that was the best thing i could do i have watched many times since. One thing i think about this song is it needs to be seen
by every one even in schools after a certain age, because how many children kill themselves because of the negativity
towards them from nasty comments and bullying to them believing what is said. Born in Belfast during the troubles I went through hell, bullied all through school to the point i attempted suicide twice, and to many issues in my life since then I am a recovering alcoholic 11 years clean I suffer PTSD and other health issues so the majority of bad days over good is high, if this bullying had been dealt with i may have had a reasonable life not the existence i have to deal with now
Really appreciate your reaction to this masterpiece. New sub! Ren's music shows a lot of variety, but is most often very deep, emotional, genuine, and eloquent. There are many of his songs that address mental health issues - Sick Boi, Diazepam, Humble, Heretic, Depression, Insomnia, Crutch and Dominoes. There are also some more fun songs - Love Music parts 1-3, Genesis, Power, Hunger, Illest of Our Time, Animal Flow, and his busking with The Big Push (I shot the sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop) and Money Game 1 and 2.
Wow, your reaction is the most amazing EVER. You're the MOST "in tune" at the earliest in the song's lyrics. I should know. I'm addicted to watching reactions to this masterpiece song everyday for months.
Congratulations🎉. If there is a contest you win.🎉
Also, I want to thank you specially on this Memorial Day weekend.
Takes a lot of courage just to be honest these days in fear of being attacked or judged.
Ren lost a dear friend, Joe, to suicide. He said he was one of the funniest people he knew and also very talented. He wrote Freckled Angels for him.
(This info from Ren's interview with Knox Hill)
This was a very enjoyable, genuine, and heartfelt reaction. I wrote this introduction to Ren when I first discovered him earlier this year, as there wasn’t a Wikipedia entry for people to look him up prior to March 2023. I have posted this info to every “Hi Ren” reaction I have come across since, and I hope it will be of some use to the uninitiated. “Hi Ren” is the song that put Ren on everyone's radar since December; it went viral and has garnered over 13 million views since its debut, but he has been creating great music for more than ten years. Ren’s music videos are generally recorded live, often in a single take, although not necessarily the first take, and from various camera angles. His release, "Sick Boi," is almost another chapter to "Hi Ren." Many of Ren’s songs resonate with people because he addresses struggles that many others face every day.
Ren is an independent artist/singer/songwriter/busker from Brighton, UK. He 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-day bard; he calls his music “bardcore.” Ren’s earliest recordings on CZcams are from his time in a band called “Trick The Fox,” consisting of Ren and his buddies Charlie and Tommy. Unfortunately, the band performed only briefly due to Ren’s onset of health issues. They are very talented. A fun clip to watch is “The Mash Up.”
Ren’s trilogy "The Tale of Jenny/Screech/Violet" has been likened to a Shakespearean tragedy and is a prime example of his genius; it is a master’s class in storytelling and also showcases his guitar skills. The three acts are haunting, and the conclusion will catch you off guard. The trilogy needs to be watched in the order given, as this is the flow of the storyline and is best watched as a whole rather than piecemeal.
Ren’s collaborations with Chinchilla (“Chalk Outlines,” “How to Be Me,” “Sexual Healing,” “One Dance/Drunk in Love”) are beautiful and showcase his singing voice. 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 (Parts 1, 2, and 3),” “Crucify Your Culture,” “Power,” "Hold On," “Bittersweet symphony (The Verve retake),” his recent release "The Illest Of Our Time," and his latest song “Animal Flow,” both the full production and the live acoustic version, just to name a few.
Ren's performances with Sam Tompkins (“Blind Eyed,” “Earned It /Mans World / Falling,” “Walking on the Moon/No Diggity,” “Feeling Good/Trouble So High/Masterblaster (Jammin'),” “Latch,” “Wild Thoughts/Crazy in love (Live Session),” “Same Old Situation (Live, feat. Ren),” “Improvising Around Stevie Wonder,” “What Went Wrong” Part I&II) are definitely a must. Also, his collaborations with Eden Nash (“Humble,” “Ocean”), Bibi (“Crutch,” “Ahiahiaoha”), Molly McKinna (“Penitence”), Orlean ("Jessica"), his former bandmate Romain Axisa (“French Song”), are all great. Last but not least, Ren’s busking sessions with Liv Sangster are awesome. I recently discovered that Ren also recorded a cover of “Can't Help Falling In Love (Elvis Cover),” that is simply beautiful.
"The Big Push" (Ren Gill, Gorran Kendall, Romain Axisa, and Glen Chambers) busking sessions, concerts, and live recordings all are amazing and well worth checking out. All but the drummer sing lead vocals at times. Ren, Gorran, and Romain all play multiple instruments. Ren plays acoustic, electric, and bass guitar, piano, and drums. Gorran plays acoustic, electric, bass guitar, and harmonica. Romain plays acoustic, electric, bass guitar, ukulele, and piano. They are each incredibly gifted artists, and their solo work is completely different from each other. Well worth checking out. Their covers of "I Shot the Sheriff/Road to Zion/Hip Hop," "Wade in the Water/Nina Simone/Trouble so Hard," "Watch Out," “War Pigs,” “Roadhouse Blues,” "My Generation," “Paint It Black,” "An Englishman in New York," “Bongo Bong” are awesome. On “These boots are made for walking’/Satisfaction/Everybody,” “Praise You” (Fatboy Slim Cover), “What Kind Of Woman Is This,” all three take a turn singing. The songs "Oh My Woman," “Swan Song,” “Sweet Little Lady," "It's Alright," “Dignity,” and so many others are equally impressive.
The band, at least for the time being, performed their last official busking session and gave their last concert in September of last year (2022) due to the fact that Ren was leaving for Canada to undergo specialized medical care and surgeries for his multiple health issues.
In anticipation of his stay in Canada, Ren prepared some music ahead of time to be released over the next six months that he expects to be gone. He released “Sick Boi” and “Bittersweet Symphony (The Verve retake),” which is another masterful work. Ren released his song, “Illest Of Our Time,” on his birthday, March 29. His newest release, "Animal Flow," is out now in two versions, a full production music video, and a live, one-take acoustic version.
I still fail to understand how Ren's YT channel has less than 1 million subscribers while his videos have garnered millions and millions of views!?! What is wrong with people? I guess it is a sign of our times; this is a "me, me, me" society, and people just want to consume, unwilling to give back even as little as giving a video a "like" and subscribing to an artist's channel.
Great reaction. Subscribed.
This is blowing up because so many people relate to it: either through the medical world, or by dealing with their other "voices" alone. We ALL have them. People have been talking about this mostly in terms of medicalized mental health, or creative processes, but it cuts across every single thing, every activity that people turn their hand to. There are always voices that tell them they aren't enough and shouldn't try. It starts with people outside, and we quickly take those voices and internalize them, make them part of themselves.
Ren is from a tiny village in Wales. Strongly recommend that you listen to his song, Dominos. It's a social critique that also addresses this.
Bro that was a heartfelt reaction and in spite of your own self doubt and mental scars from your past, you are helping yourself and others...... Ren seems to have struck a chord with thousands of us who are struggling with issues. His honesty in this song, his insight intelligence and vulnerability have made this a true landmark song in music.
You should definitely try more of RENs songs...... sick boi .... chalk outlines, diazepam ...to name but a few,..all beautiful songs with a message, but he can do every genre ... Losing It ....the most fun rap you will ever hear.......I Shot the sheriff, road to Zion, hip hop...... a sublime mash up with his band, The Big Push....will have you blissed out with joy by the end. Welcome to the Ren rabbit hole! I’ve subscribed and liked, want to watch your Ren journey ❤
Sick Boi by Ren
Hun, we all have that voice. We are all our harshest critic. I write fiction as a hobby, but before I post it or put it out there in any way, that voice says the worst things in my ear. "It's sux", "it's full of mistakes.", "No one will like it." "No one will read it." I *FEEL* you. I turn myself inside out worrying about things that might not even happen. I connect with Ren because right before the pandemic I was diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis. It's also an immune disorder, so I know where he is coming from on that. One more thing.... *I CARE* ... *I WANT TO SEE YOUR REACTIONS* ... *I WANT TO HEAR YOUR STORY.* Please don't let that voice stop you from what you are doing. 🎶💖🙏🏼🕊🤗
That was such an awesome reaction in everyway and I've seen so many now to Hi Ren.
Appreciated this like my first time seeing this masterpiece.
Thank you for your completely honest reaction to how closely you could relate with Ren in this heartbreaking video. I, too, was hit hard by the vulnerability and transparency of how much Ren has been tormented by the voice that tries so hard to tear down his ego and confidence. I have been suffering from PTSD ever since I became a victim of some very sick men at the age of 12. The actual attack and what they did to me has been blocked out by my brain. This fact has created a chorus of voices in my head that have torn me apart over and over again. It took me almost 20 years to get help with the consequences that were caused by the unspeakable hell they put me through.
I wish I could have had someone like you and Ren in my life back then. I feel like I am finally blessed with the strength to eliminate the toxic voices that have tried to take away any light and goodness in mu life.
❤thank you so much
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Your commentary is so genuine and heartfelt. I really enjoyed watching this.
Best 2 lines from you: "That's some real ass shit right there, dude!" & "where the f*ck did that come from?!". LOL!
Love you and your content. You are extremely open and honest. Love it.
I never served in a military, but I have been trying to cope with PTSD and depression for as long as I can remember stemming from early childhood. I don't know what triggers your torment or what experience or experiences are at it's source, and it's likely very different from what still haunts me, but to some degree I think that our shared diagnosis isn't the only thing we have in common. A fractured soul can have many causes, even if the fracture itself may be a break along the same common lines.
Ren didn't break from violence, but I feel like he and I still have invisible scars in common. Pain speaks to pain. Torment has many flavors, but it can be felt across all spectrums. Ren isn't alone just as you and I aren't alone and nobody else is either. We are all One, and separation and differences are an illusion.
Thank you for your service and for the reaction
To your point about the therapy-to-medication pipeline, from Ren's "Chalk Outlines":
Sertraline and a sip of serotonin
Don't cry cause there's a pill for everything
Take this one, wash it down and you'll be fine
The feeling goes and you draw a chalk outline
Your content and perspective matters very much. Much love my friend.
He was actually hospitalized for mental illness for awhile and this is what the song is about. I still cry when I listen to it because I'm at the end of my rope with my depression and don't think I'm gonna win the battle after 30 years
Like Ren said, it is not a battle for us to win. It's a dance, a joyless dance, a choreography of survival and persistence.
The truthful response to songs and the sentiment behind your reactions help us all understand, we may not all have the same experiences but we all feel things to a certain degree, if we are honest with ourselves, finding Ren and his music has helped me in many ways, and seeing other people having similar reactions and finding the same meanings in songs, makes me realise that we are never alone in this world. Keep doing what you do, being you, that's what makes it worthwhile.
Your comments at the end are mirroring a great deal of the content for Ren's song, "Chalk Outlines," which I think you'd immediately resonate with, if you haven't seen it already. I really appreciated your transparency and candor here.
2:30. The song you may be thinking of is 'Hocus Pocus' by the Dutch band Focus. The lead vocalist is called Thijs van Leer.
You matter and are so brave to even continue. Braver than I…at least you have the courage to put yourself out there and reaching outside yourself is what this movement is about. We need each other….the world is so scary but vulernability is one of the ingredients thats gonna change things. Love you buddy. Keep going. Keep Growing.
Yes, that's the reaction all of us had when we watched this the first time! I'm still moved each time I watch it.
Loves your reaction! 🫶🏼 sending much love from a veteran mom.
"y'all British fkrs are just funny" ..... totally subbed! seriously dude, great reaction and don't leave it there. Ren has a huge catalogue of incredibly diverse and creative music. i promise you won't be disappointed. much love to you and yours from a "british fkr"!
Here is some additional information on Ren's story that I gathered from old newspaper interviews, articles, and Ren's livestreams and posts where he discussed his condition. Ren Erin Gill is a British musician/independent artist; born in Wales on March 29, 1990; he eventually moved to Brighton. Ren pursued a career in music from an early age. In 2009, while studying music performance at Bath Spa University, Ren 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; subsequently, his contract with Sony was dissolved.
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 led him to experience psychosis and develop PTSD. 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 Calgary, Canada for more treatments, including surgeries, and will have to be there for at least six months (Summer of 2023) undergoing IV and other interventions five days a week. Ren recently underwent wisdom tooth removal and cavitation surgery. In addition, his Canadian doctor discovered that Ren also developed a condition called Mast Cell Activation Disorder (MCAD), which has affected the myelin sheath in his brain, his thyroid, adrenals as well as his bones/joints. Now, Ren is receiving additional treatments for this previously undiagnosed condition.
Let's keep supporting Ren as he undergoes his treatments. Check out and subscribe to his channel, if you are a content creator, ask your audience to subscribe to Ren. 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 the world, and his work is important in these troubling times. Someone has finally created a Wikipedia page for Ren, so there is additional information available.
Here is the link to Ren’s GoFundMe page to raise money for his current treatment. Ren has exceeded his initial goal. However, his goal was very conservative and did not reflect the added costs of unforeseen surgical procedures, and treatment for additional health issues such as MCAD. www.gofundme.com/f/ren-get-better-from-lyme-disease-and-autoimmunity
I've seen your comments on different channels. Thank you for sharing his story with everyone and thank you for the link 🙂
@@rosiered3403 Thank you for your kind words. Just trying to help get the word out about this talented, young, and important artist. Have a blessed Memorial Day Weekend.
This song can be a broad brush that fits into so many things because it represents inner doubt, and mostly HOPE.
From some of the things you said there at the end leads me to believe you would could identify with “Sick Boi” and “Chalk Outlines” Live with Chinchilla.
I can’t begin to imagine the trauma you have been subjected to as a survivor of war. I have nothing but the utmost respect for you and I wish you well with your health now and in future. Ren was in school with my daughter and I know the terribly sad situation he experienced at a young age when his best friend Joe Hughes took his own life. This was followed by Ren being misdiagnosed when he contracted Lyme disease but was treated for other things leading to permanent immune system damage and brain damage. He is currently in Canada having stem cell treatment but he will struggle all his life. However fortunately for us he has a plethora of brilliant songs of all genres be it on his own, collaborating with others or with his band The Big Push who are all individually brilliant performers also. Anyway sorry to go on thank you for the reaction. Rich from Wales 🏴 UK 🇬🇧
Yes, I concur. Any one dull suffering with chronic illness or disease especially those with chronic pain can empathize and relate to Ren. IMHO Ren music speaks for those of us with chronic illness and pain. With his performance, music, and lyrics out in the world I feel heard, seen and acknowledged. Thank you, Ren.
I hope you are healing in Canada even through the rough time you find it hard to create.
Messed me up at first. Woke from an IED dream, went flying out of bed, and busted my face up. Couple day later, the same dream broke my foot. 50 years old this year and still have nightmares. Still get anxious when I see people standing watching when I'm being driven to doctors appointments. That's the only time I leave the house. Had to move to private health care VA is to overwhelmed understaffed and under trained. Bless you all and hope you to reach out for help. Find your brother's out there who won't judge and will understand.
I believe Ren is Welsh.
Another performer singer that did that type of singing you were thinking of from back in the day was Tiny Tim with his ukulele, right? I am also a veteran, no combat though. I was Air Force back in the 1970's, food service. Back then woman were not in combat service. Thank you for your service. I am 74 year old woman thank you for reaction to Ren's music, he is a genius. Wish he was one of my grandsons. ☺ Take care ~ Ada M.
First off, THANK YOU for your service!!! Stay strong and keep the reactions coming brother!
Believe me when I say I've seen hundreds of reactions to "Hi-Ren".
All of them interesting in many ways, but yours was the one that conveyed to me the most honest and sincere reflection on yourself, that is, a direct honest and unfiltered reaction, as a result of experiencing "Hi-Ren".
I mean, I seem to understand how it touched you.
Believe me... Keep exploring this artist's work... it's the best anyone can do.
It matters. I am also a veteran and I found your channel because of Ren. This song is powerful and I cannot wait to see more of your reactions. Keep doing you.
Right on and excellent advice. We are not alone feeling alone. Been there and still peeling layers off the onion from childhood abuse. Serenity!
Ren is Welsh, but has spent much of his life in Brighton, where his ‘mates’ live and thrive. Until very recently, he was part of a band called ‘The Big Push’.. tons of great music to explore from them. Ren has a deep catalog of music, including duets and busking; rapping and singing all types of genres of music. His videos tend to be live, single takes; Hi Ren was live and this version is one of 4 takes, with the end being from a different take. You’ll not be disappointed with a dive down the Ren rabbit hole! Thank-you for your thoughtful reaction - subscribed so I can watch your reactions as you explore REN’s music. PS you MUST watch Sick Boi… please!!
I loved your real reaction to this video. Your real life perspective shows in your face. I could see that you understood the message and the real life internal struggles that all of us face in whatever degree.
Be well my friend
thank you for reacting and sharing your thoughts and experiences .Ren is my favourite artist please do more Ren you won't be disappointed ❤❤❤
I love watching Hi Ren reactions. I usually just sit on the sidelines, watch random creators react and move on.
I’m 7 mins in and you’ve got me…I’ve subscribed !!
I’m in. Can’t wait to see your reaction at the end of this amazing work of art. ❤
A very informative reaction my friend. Welcome to the Ren Rollercoaster.
You got a new subscriber from Britain here. Keep doing what you do. It's important buddy!!
A new subscriber. My father was a army vet from Vietnam, he had PTSD and i believe hi ren would have really hit home for him as most as it has hit home to me. Thank you for a great review and reaction.
Because of this video he has now helped and gave hope to over 13 million people all over the world !
I just found your channel because of this reaction to Ren. His songs are incredible. So, I'm a new subscriber.
Nightwish's vocalist Floor Jansen (probably the most versatile female singer in the world) also has a solo career. She has a song Invincible it's about PTSD and it's so good. Well, everything she does is so good.
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I'm glad Ren led me to your channel. I really enjoyed your reaction.
100% on the VA. Here's your ice and ibuprofen, now embrace the suck!
Love the reaction.
You got a new sub. ❤
As someone else said below, I hear Jeff Buckley when Ren sings the ooo ooo ooos part.....is that the early 90s sound you could hear? Great heartfelt reaction.
I lovvvvveeee this song!!!! Can't wait for your reaction to this ❤❤❤ I think you mean tiny Tim. Tiptoe through the tulips maybe
yes thats what i was thinking of
Can't remember where I put my keys but singers from the late 60s and 70s I remember wayyyyyy more than I should lol xo
Good stuff man, great reaction and I truly appreciate your words, I subbed to your channel. Much love from Virginia!
I know it’s probably too late for u to see this but I’m so glad you finally found your way to Ren. Sick Boi and his most recent Suicide NEXT.
About your comments just a few moments into this video about how much you question yourself, it’s almost like what’s called imposter syndrome. It’s that voice we hear that says why would anyone listen to me? Who am I to think that I could possibly help people? I once heard it said, “God doesn’t choose the qualified, he qualified the chosen”. I’ve experienced depression anxiety PTSD and chronic illnesses that I’ve left me disabled for so many years of my life. the for so many years. But it’s not about me. I’m so glad you found Ren. He’s doing it in spite of himself and in spite of his illnesses and situation so we all can. And you are! Keep going with Ren. Thank you for your service.❤
Wow! I have watched literally hundreds of reactions to this song, and yours is definitely one of the best. Thank you for sharing your incredible experience and point of view. I'm subscribing.
It's triggering, It's powerful. It's hopeful. But I found it hard to push the dark side down. I'm an old guy who isn't into a lot of new music but this boy is awesome.
You stay strong man and know life is hard but we all havee some worth.
Much love dude.
He said on an interview that he really didn't think he would live to see 30.. I believe this was to be his Opus..let us hope his treatments in Canada gives him many more years for Opus opportunities❤
Excellent review. Thanks for this. You got the whole point of this track straight away. This resonates with anyone who has suffered any self-doubt or trauma (physical and mental). Great that this song brings out such honesty with so many people about their deepest inner conflicts. What the world needs is more honesty about our feelings and thoughts about how to navigate this insane world. The line "Some people know me as hope. Some people know me as the voice that you hear when you loosen the noose on the rope" brings a lump to my throat every time I hear it. I recommend watching this a few times.
Everyone, without exception, has an internal battle to some degree. Therefore, everyone can relate to this 'song' to some degree. It may be a bold statement, but I think those of us who've been blown away by this young man from the UK over the past few months are witnessing something extremely special and unique. Possibly the birth of a new art form?
Love your reaction. This song hits home on so many levels and it is so relatable to people from all walks of life.
Keep following your heart brother. We're all doing the "dance" between self doubt and living our true purpose 💕🌈 the group you were trying to think of was called Hocus pocus.😅
Love your reaction.
You are definitely helping people.
Thankyou for your service and please keep up the great work you are doing.
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Wise words. Ren has presented a very powerful piece here, that is raw, vulnerable, and very honest. It has the capacity to touch most people who struggle with a negative internal voice,to varying degrees. But this speaks to what it is really like to experience a Psychotic Episode in all it's confusion, struggle chaos and terror.
I believe with this ONE song, beyond Artistic accolades, Ren has done more to educate, engage and capture public empathy, than the last 50 years of targeted Public Education Campaigns aimed at De-stigmatising Mental Illness combined.
Be well all.
A good song has you talk about the song. A great song has you talk about your life. (Mangled quote)
Ren make the stuff we don't talk about talkable and the humanity shared in a deep, deep way.
Letting yourself be vulnerable and moved is a gift you share with us. A connection with Ren and with you. A gift. I've watched ~120 reactions to this song looking for people to experience this with. Yours connects. Thank you.
Thank you so much!!!
Hi sir.
Thanks for ur service.
Music and art in général is what humanity will
give to the univers. Loll.
Chao
Syd
Québec Canada.
Odd as it may sound, I think I’ve watched almost all of these reactions. Yours is my favorite. Your transparency is as true as the video you just watched. Subscribing now. Thank you for your service, and thank you for being the person you are. I’m sure you’ve changed at least one life doing what you do. Please continue.
Thanks man for this one. I have heard things like this about VA mental health care from my friend.
Welcome to the Ren Rabbit Hole. It comes with a very supportive community. I am late here, so you may not see this. That's also fine. Please explore the Community section of Ren's YT Channel as-well-as his other platforms. I am here due to a message from Ren. To go to Reactors and spread the love. "A rising tide lifts all ships". Its nice to see your ship in our Harbor. Thank you for your personal story.
Ren live is on another level just look at this fire 🔥.
Hang in there, Dude. Be true to yourself and honor yourself. All the rest will fall into place. If you love what you're doing that's most of it. (He's Welsh, but lived a large part of his life in Brighton, England, and is now getting treatment in Canada). Appreciate all you said about mental health. Verbalizing your thoughts, or even writing them down if nobody is around to talk to helps you make more sense out of your own thoughts. Again, hang in there. You're a good man.
I cant wait for you to hear Sick Boy and Chalk Outlines i think you have found a friend with Ren .
Genuine, intelligent reaction. Thks
This is the first time that I’ve seen your page and the first video that I’ve watched and I already love your reaction to this video. I hope you dig deep into all of his music, because there are so many amazing messages to be found.❤he is a voice for so many of us who suffer from invisible illnesses!
I stumbled on you for Rens reaction...however, I found a beautiful person also..take care my friend
Thank you so much!
I read one of the most inspirational nuggets of wisdom I've ever seen yesterday, at the end of, of all things, a Sudoku puzzle made in Ren's honor. A point you made made me think of it, and think you might like it, too.
"It's okay if the first step in saving the world is saving one person. It's okay if that person is you."
I like that!
@@TormentedVet_Reactions Yeah, it really stood out to me.
Ren had stem cell surgery in 2016 which finally helped with the Lyme and saved his life, once he was finally diagnosed. But the Lyme triggered MCAS, another autoimmune issue. So while he is better from the Lyme, the MCAS damaged the myelin in his brain and he is currently in Canada getting special brain treatments and intensive work to bring down his inflammation. Sadly, during the misdiagnose stage, they thought he was bipolar, from what I understand, and they just kept shoving meds at him for that. He has, and I believe still does, suffer from a great deal of pain.
What you described at the end sounds like the first half of his Sick Boi video.
You said you didn’t want to do just straight ‘feelings’ stuff so I’ll recommend a few of his more fun stuff to give you a break from the seriousness of Hi Ren.
1) Losing It (Fisher retake). It’s a fun rap but he’s spitting the bars for sure!!!
2) What You Want Not something normal for him but it is a goofy homage back to the Beastie Boys and the 90’s.
3) Power.
4) Hunger 5) Illest of Our Time. Flexing his rap skills
6) Money Game 7) Money Game 2 - my fav (REN’s spitting Truth!)
8) The Big Push: Watch Out. That’s REN’s band he was in. Choose the version of them performing their new song on the street (busking). It’s high energy!! Also, The Big Push had other original music and also did covers.
9) The Big Push: Dignity gives a behind the scene look at them and their career and concerts.
Expect people to beg you to react to The Tales of Jenny and Screech (full). It is 3 tales, the third is Violet and you if you do the full set you are good. If you happen to select them separate, do Jenny first, Screech second, Violet third. That’s important. This is outstanding.
Sick Boi is also highly requested.
His newest release is Animal Flow. Maybe don’t do that one till you’ve seen some other Ren stuff first and you get him a little better.
When people go back thru his career, pre-band, with The Big Push, doing different duets and collaborations, and now they are pretty shocked at how he is good at so many different things. I won’t spoil that for you with details. Just know, unless he is doing a ‘retake’ (which is his own song over another music track), everything you hear was created and mixed by him, even the beatboxing you may hear in the track. He might have someone do some final part of the production but it is his work.
He does a number of live one takes. Hi Ren was one of them.
Oh yeah, one more thing that may come up you’ll wonder about. When he was 18 (give or take) he signed a contract with a producer that was under Sony. While he was working on his first album, he came down with the Lyme and got very debilitatingly sick. He couldn’t work or get out of bed. After about a year, the contract time limit was expiring and he mutually agreed with them that he just couldn’t do it right now and they should part ways. It was hard for him, in his 20’s to not only be deathly ill but to also feel like his ‘big chance’ was lost. Now record labels are re-approaching him but he is choosing to stay independent so he can do his own creative work, as he chooses.
I hope I’m telling it right. I’m not an expert. Just started following Ren about 3 months ago myself. I love watching reactions because I feel like I am learning so much or just thinking about things differently.
Thanks for your service. You are appreciated!
Such a amazing rabbit hole your about to experience. I’ve been on it for 6 months now.
More Ren, The tale of Jenny and Screech, The Illest of our time, The Hunger, Losing it, Genesis, I shot the Sheriff, Chalk Outlines Etc... all 🔥
Just subscribed.... Prayers up Brother.... Keep the Faith!
This is my understanding- he got sick, but was misdiagnosed, and spent years thinking his illness was mental. He thought he was battling forces of evil, but that was just his conclusion from his misdiagnosis. He learned later that he was actually sick- he had lyme disease and something else, there was no Goliath for him to defeat. The thoughts that he argued with was the pendulum, the experience he had was human, not medical. Everybody has these voices, these thoughts, this struggle. But he learned to respond reflexively- to dance- and in doing so, he has begun moving forward, with his "shadow ego" at his side.
I'm a vet too, by the way. You're doing great, keep marching on. Orpheus looked back and we all know what happened in that story
Hello. And a great reaction. Welcome to Renagade. The Ren rabbit hole. Just fall. And you will find great talents. Of him and who he works with.
Tiny Tim, is the 70s/80s singer you're thinking of.
He sang in a yodel style that was shocking and surprising when ever you heard it.
Very much everyone's initial reaction to that part.
He is our new Alice Cooper wouldn't you say maybe a little ? I have been to a Couple of Alice's concerts,they were brilliant!😊😊❤❤🎶🎼🎶🎙
Great reaction dude. You're a good man. My favourite bit? "Wha dafuq??" 😂
Hey, I loved the commentary on Hi Ren, that song really hits home, for so many! If you know any Veterans that are having a tough time, I recently posted a hypnosis session, over on my Bettina Hypnotizes channel, to help Veterans move forward and thrive! Cheers for what you do!