A modern day Shakespearian tragedy beautifully sung, played and acted! He takes us on a very uncomfortable journey through the emotional wringer, making it feel as if we're there witnessing the horror. Not one that I can watch too often but I really appreciate how good it is.
Breaking this down, and it applies to Hi Ren as well, but depending on the character he has different playing style. He's either soft or passionate. He dresses for the part. As Jenny he doesn't look at the camera, but Screech stares directly at it(you), just like the characters in Hi Ren. It all sets a great stage for an immersive theater in the round.
Yes, it was time!!! This is storytelling supreme from a wordsmith...and his guitar work is not too bad either, lol. Smiling, crying, all part of listening to Ren. BTW Samuel the videographer on these is the same videographer that just did the latest Knox Hill joint. Hope all went well today...and yes chocolate is called for
Ren's writing is phenomenal in this trilogy - 'fear like liquid nitrogen', 'turned to butter in a breath' calling-back to the turn of phrase 'like a hot knife through butter', 'stacking jars like pickled bricks' the imagery is just... *chef's kiss*...
I had to chuckle at your confidence in the beginning. Yeah, no tears, I'm ready, hit me with your best shot Ren. Also surprised you hadn't reacted to this yet. Ain't no one ready for this the first time even if they are already familiar with Ren. Timelines. Within the story Violet died giving birth in 2005. Screech, and thus Jenny, was 14. That would place their stories in 2019. Ren released Jenny's Tale in 2019. Then Screech's Tale about a year later. And Violet's Tale was released just last year. Not intentionally a trilogy at first, but now a seamless three chapter masterpiece. Blessings.
Exactly, Damp eyes after Jenny, Covered face after Screech. It could only mean the ending was gonna hit hard. As it did. The look on your face when the twist is revealed.
It was fascinating watching you work to maintain a smile on your face while your mind was clearly processing the horror of some of the scenes. It was like your eyes and your smile could not agree on an expression. I did appreciate your comment at the end - "you have got to be kidding me" - as it perfectly captured the (family-friendly version of all of our) reaction on the final reveal. Well done, and I am happy that you gave Ren a second chance1
I had to take the plunge. He is a true artist. Masterful, in fact. It’s so strange how a person can enjoy something so much and be in terrible pain in heart at the same time.
@@redheadedneighbor Now you seem to be ready to challenge Beethoven. I'd like to recommend his 6th Symphony (Pastorale) for a start. With his 3rd Symphony (Eroica), his most light-hearted. It's about a big day-out with all the event s that go with it; cheers and having fun and heavy weather on top it. Story-telling without words!
@@redheadedneighbor In terms of emotional depth and personal temper Ren and Ludwig are mates. Only Ren would need more of Ludwigs confidence. He's a massively gifted artist in need to believe this. Adapt, adopt and improve should be his motto here, in order to make that brilliant diamond inside himself shine as bright as none else. Love your reactions as much as your looks, my fine fair Lady.
Ren's fans call this style of his music Bardcore & Here's my understanding of how the origin story of this trilogy came to be & the messages, that I believe Ren intended, are within. 🤩😁🤯 This wasn't originally a trilogy story. Ren read a small article about a 14 yr old boy killing a young prostitute with a knife in an attempted robbery. Knife crime had been skyrocketing in London at this time. Later that same evening the boy had been shot and killed by the armed police division that responded to a sighting of a possible suspect for a girl found murdered in Sussex Gardens area in Paddington - one of the capital's most notorious red light districts. It disturbed him, so he set out to write a commentary not just on senseless violence, but on how desensitized we've become to it. The words he ends both Jenny and Screech's Tales with is "It's such a Shame" we say these words all to often and just move on without a second thought. The the lead inspector was quoted saying " So Young, It's such a shame". Violets Tale was written over 2 years later adding another layer of commentary by Ren. He wanted us to consider not only generational violence but to make us look at all angles of society that we turn a blind eye to. Both characters are born out of violence on that cruel night of Violets beating and then both killed with brutal violence in the same night 14yrs later. Also, his lyrics have even more meaning when you read in between the lines. For example he doesn't say what Jenny was doing or why she wanted to escape from this place & life, or why Screech thought she was older saying at Patrick's door "I left this lady lying on the floor". Could that be because the way she's dressed & her heavy makeup? Also why was a 14yr old girl out so late in the dead of night walking alone in a sketchy area, wearing high heeled shoes, walking down a street that "she's walked it a thousand times before"? Everything points to Jenny being an underage prostitute, showing us what Ren writes has reason & is made to make us think. There's no fat on the bone, every word is weighed & has meaning. Interesting how Jenny has the same traits as her mother Violet, quiet, voiceless, and timid. Whereas Screech mirrors his father Stevie (the Prick boyfriend) in every way, Loud, obnoxious, and easily provoked to violence. They didn't know one another and had never met their biological parents. What made these kids so much like their parents? Was it simply Nature, inherited traits due to their genetic make-up OR Nurture, being brought up in the broken governmental system filled with, mistreated & in many cases, abused children, shuffled from one foster home to another ? He organically takes us on this journey, leaving us to think shouldn't we be doing better in this so called "advanced, wealthy, 1st world society. I'm loving your reactions. Cheers 🥂
It’s a shame that people with beige imaginations like yours strive so hard to belittle his creativity but I guess understandable.😎 I realise this will be very difficult for you to begin to grasp but Ren didn’t need this story written for him.
Great write up. I stand to be corrected but I don't think the shooting part happened. I think it was just the murder that he read about. Being shot dead by Police in the UK is very rare, less than 5 a year and that includes any terror incidents. I don't think there's even been one this year and I don't recall a minor even being shot by police.
It really is his pièce de résistance. Gritty, real, hard hitting and tragic. I think you can tell from Violet's tale as it was made 2 years after the others that even as great as the first two were he had gone up another level with that one. The way they used the acoustics in the hallway and then again using the stairwell was just brilliant, timing it all to be in the right place at the right time of the song just shows the choreography that goes into his videos as well. Did you catch the sound of the seagulls when he was outside in Violet's Tale - the constant backdrop of English seaside towns and cities! I knew this one was going to be tough for you, the subject matter alone but I think particularly for women with what happens with Jenny and then abuse of Violet in the third. The way he jumps from narrator to character is just so good as well. It's like watching a one man show at the theatre.
The acoustic 'switch' in the hall-way in violets tale always reminds of the one in the angry car park attendant live version of blind eye when they walk into the stair well.
You did SO well. This collection of dark tales, is designed with EXPERT care. To draw us in. Give us such vivid imagery. Get us emotionally invested. Enough, to set up the gutt punch at the end. Ren said that this was proof of concept for the Netflix dark musical series he is writing. I can't predict when. But, if HE wants it. It WILL happen. Now chocolate and maybe a bit of alcohol. All my love. Have a stellar day.
@@redheadedneighbor He has been saying that Money Game 3 is his MOST ambitious project yet and he is REALLY excited for us to see it. Holy cats, if HE is THAT excited. I can't even imagine. Dang, 30 days and counting. Have an awesome day.
What I´ve come to appreciate is your capacity to take in a three-minute performance without pausing, not interfering with the dynamic of the piece and just rolling with it as much as you might feel overwhelmed and tempted to distance yourself from emotion overcoming you. Kudos!
This was, as usual, a very enjoyable reaction. This trilogy is another example of Ren's genius and a master's class in storytelling; he truly is a modern-day bard. I heard it likened to a Shakespearean tragedy many times. Ren created a backstory on the characters involved on Instagram, hinting that Patrick wasn't home because he was with Screech's girlfriend when Screech called her. This is a masterpiece of a tragedy.
Thank you ❤ for your courage reacting to Ren's Tales! Their subject matter is just horrible. Horrible murder, horrible abuse, horrible life situations, horrible (intergenerational, perpetuating) violence. Crying when empathizing or identifying with the characters in the play is the natural and proper reaction to this. ❤
When Ren wrote this he was inspired by a news paper article about a murder in Sussex gardens Paddington. Where a young sex worker was robbed and killed by a 14 year old who later the same night was shot by police. So Jenny was a sex worker. In the article little is actually written about “Jenny” and more about the “Screech” character, hence we don’t get much background in the song. Since these part were all written at different times I am not sure if they were meant to be twins from the start. But he wrote the tale of Violet to discuss generation trauma and violence. The fact is we leave Screech’s tale thinking we know Screech but Violets tale allows us to realize he is also a victim. A victim of violence and a victim of a failed system. Jenny is a victim of the same system. The reason Screech doesn’t get far is that he is 14 his world and support system and contacts are small and local. Violet lets us see the same spiral and same repeated failings - the staircase helps represent the continued spiral of violence and trauma. When Violet dies her trauma passes on. Many people point out that Jenny is like Violet - silent and still whilst Screech is like Stevie demonstrative, aggressive and violent. But is this nature or nurture. Many boys are taught not to express softer emotions and instead express only anger, aggression and violence whilst girls are taught to be quiet and be smaller than they are and hope it passes. Most likely Stevie was a product of a violent household too and these patterns keep repeating. Both Screech and Jenny lacked positive supportive role models to break the cycle. Truly sad tale
Great reaction my friend has always if you like to be shocked try - immortal technique - Dance with the devil ( video where he is wearing red hat and t shirt) crazy story telling and wicked at the end it will blow your socks off many thanks love and respect from the UK 👍 👍🌟😀😀 amazing channel 👍
Was so worried about you after Screech🫣.. much love to my favorite red headed sister on here! Much love and support! God bless you and yours darlin’❤️🙏🏻
When I seen your feed had this today, first though was "Oh No". This hits hard, but Violet's Tale is a gut punch. Amazing how many guy reactors that this has crushed as well. I will still go down and say Violet'sTale is his very best release in his discography.
never an easy thing to take on , this trilogy has so much in it and impactful covers so much and is still so relevant today as the time it portrays , even got me , you know lump in the throat and trying to piece it together once understood and what it shows , what a story , what a writer , no equal period !
@@redheadedneighbor just one of many faces of REN , he has so much more to give i believe this man will be talked about for a very long time as no one else current does this , such a talent without equal , you reaction said so much without words ,great reaction as always take care XXXX 😀👍
Watching the trilogy messes you up emotionally because the story is so horrifying, violent, and incredibly sad, but the lyricism, the performance, the musical skills, the story telling, the creativity, and genius of the piece, leaves you in awe and admiration... Its a weird dichotomy... Yup, Ren is special.... sending cwtches from Wales... ❤❤❤
Thank you. He is truly masterful. He is not masterful “ in comparison for today”. He is just truly Masterful. I could see these songs within an English/Lit course.
@@redheadedneighbor I have seen several comments from English literature teachers and mental health professionals who are now using Ren's songs in their work... I doubt they'd use jenny and Screech for the latter though.. 🤔😅
Everyone says yeah, I'm ready to do this. You're not though. No-one is ready. Take care of yourself. Have a listen to Humble featuring Eden Nash, that'll cheer you ❤
just been reading the comments and i cant say anything better than that.. im just proud hes a british lad and moved to my area so i cud see him and meet him haha
The tales are a rough ride but done so well that is Rens genius. This should be studied in universities it’s far more relevant than any Shakespearean play. The word play, the simplicity of the videography and the imagery it provokes are stunning, I’ve done a breakdown of all the main characters in these tales with my theories about them on my YT, it’s truly a masterpiece
Well done lovely lady. As spectacular as it is this is such a hard one to watch -as I guess is the intention -and listening through headphones can make that experience very personal. Maybe another quick listen of the cheeky love music pt 4 will put your lovely smile back on your face :-)
Oh, young lady, you have a wonderful spirit. Your visceral response to this artistry made me feel sad for you. Ren opens doors to all facets of life for us, both light and dark. Then he takes us all on an unexpected journey. Hugs.
I find it rather telling, that he gets through both Jenny's and screech's tales without to much trouble. But, at the beginning of violets tale, and again after describing what Stevie did to violet he can be seen visibly shaking himself off
Kudos to you for watching the Tales. It's a brutal watch and even though It's a piece which opens up a conversation about historical abuse it isn't for the faint hearted or indeed for those who might be triggered by it. I wanted you a few times to just stop the reaction and regroup and i wouldn't have been surprised if you hadn't come back to it if you had quit. Obviously built of sterner stuff. Deep breath and I hope you are not affected too badly.
I am ok. The abuse part was very difficult as my mother was a victim of domestic and mental abuse. Thank God she didn’t end up like Violet. So many do. 💔
As difficult as this is... if it saved ONE Lady from the weak men who would do such things... Then its worth it! Thing is... id bet anything it did indeed give many struggling in such horrific relationships the strength to escape... in a Good way!!! Lets Pray So!!!!!
Ren is the bard of our times. Bard in the fullest meaning of the word. Poet, musician and storyteller; all three written and performed flawlessly. The only other artist I can think who made such an impact was Bowie bringing Ziggy Stardust to the planet. Ren is a game changer. Like Bowie he can inhabit his characters - unlike Bowie he is explicit about his life, his experiences and his feelings. Very Welsh, that. His mastery of the various musical idioms he adopts reminds me of Bowie shifting from glam rock to soul in one leap with 'Young Americans'. Very few artists or bands have this astonishing flexibility. The Beatles and Queen are two, and the only comprable solo artist is Bowie. As a fellow chronic illness / chronic pain bod I feel that one of his greatest contributions is the most overlooked. Which is his talking about how accepting his painful snd (back then) god-awful situation helped him to transcend it, psychologically and emotionally. Of course, attention is always going to flow into his performances - but this message of acceptance from the depths of a personal hell few visit (let alone reside in) has the potential to change the world, because it has the potential to change the individual. Ren is not just a superb performer. He is truly an amazing human being for all that he has endured (and eventually used) for his art..
I agree with you. He is The Bard of our Times. The thing that so many people overlook ( people who comment he is too focused on dark subjects) is that even when he is detailing the lowest part of his life, it is interlaced with hope. The thing is, life brings dark seasons. He is an over comer and an inspiration for us all.
@@redheadedneighbor One can only agree. Curious that he's Welsh - the birthplace of the bardic tradition. His use of Welsh in 7 sins is, he says on BBC Wales, a very deliberate nod to the stories and musical culture of his nation.
@@redheadedneighbor Those in the know, here in Wales, are extraordinarily proud that Ren shares our nationality, language and culture. I am saddened that he couldn't find the opportunity to grow his talent and hone his craft here, and that is something to be looked at. Mind you, he comes from Anglesey and being an Island it's already somewhat insulated to begin with. It's also where the Druids made their last stand against the Roman legions which just adds to his mystique!
The Welsh bard does it again. Thought you might find this one hard, forgive me for almost laughing it was like watching a slow-mo car crash with me going 'Oh no! Poor Red'. Tough subject matter for the gentle souls. Did you pick up on Screech killing his twin sister? She was like her mother Violet, silent, and he was like their dad Stevie, violent. Inter-generational trauma played out. I expect the Netflix show Ren and Sam have planned will be in this Bardcore storytelling mode.
I don’t blame you for laughing. 😄 I had given myself a preparation talk and was ready to handle what he had for me… my heart ended up in my belly and I couldn’t not cry. Lol
Ahhh hell woke up this morning to see you'd reacted to this Deana and like a bunch of us was thinking 'oh hell here we go'. Great reaction, the fact you held it together like you did was impressive given the content. The stories of Jenny, Screech & Violet were shocking by themselves, the twist in the tail with the connection between them made it all the more brutal to experience. Ren is without doubt a master storyteller. Now to try a little fun song to try and recover my friend. 🙂
Just watched your short,"grief, healing and encouragement!,having lost my Father, Brother, Mother and sister in that order in the last five years, I can't see where the light is at the end of the tunne! I know you yourself have experienced sad loses recently and I can honestly empathize with you!! X
No novel this time. :-) I'll just say that your sincerity and empathy make listening to Ren even more enjoyable. The only reason I can even IMAGINE for your experience hearing Ren on another reactor's channel is that you had your "empathy switch" turned to 'super-low.' You have no reason to apologize or be saddened for not "getting Ren" the first time or two. It's obvious that since then you have 'seen his light.' I'm glad and sad at the same time that you had your heart ripped out. My vote is for the chocolate! ☺ (note... I am now going back to reactions you did before we "met" over your rection to Home Free with the Brits. I'll get caught up!)
@redheadedneighbor I'd Pay if I could... just to see ya all bouncy and smiling along with the video! Especially after this one! It's one of several from him that are simply a VIBE!!! One ya cannot help from being hyped, pumped up, ready to go!!! Truly a Feel Good track!!! Along with his Hold On and Fire tracks!!!
There is a live (with crowd) of the Story of Jenny & Screech in full 360, we can move the camera : Ren - The Tale of Jenny and Screech (Full 360 Live Performance) : czcams.com/video/S_hs8EkWeZg/video.html
Well done, you made it to the end. Murder, mugging, knife crime, police shooting, paedophilia and Domestic violence! Did you get the bit about Jenny being prostitute and she would have been 14. Screech had his fathers traits, Violence and addiction. Jenny had her mothers traits of being silent and letting things happen..... Thanks
"not gonna cry" famous last words for a Ren reaction.
Glad I didn’t bet a penny on that. Lol
Ren has many Songs that have brought Me to Tears
He is the only Person to be Able to make Me Cry Uncontrollably Ever
I can see that. I can absolutely see that.
Red-headed neighbour you are the nicest person on the internet and we need more good people like you in the world. 😊
Oh my goodness! Thank you!
Oh boy, DEEP breath.
Don’t worry, she’s seen it before this viewing so she knows what to expect
I always say that if art makes you feel… whether good or bad, it succeeds. Ren is a treasure for sure.
Well stated. He definitely can do that
A modern day Shakespearian tragedy beautifully sung, played and acted! He takes us on a very uncomfortable journey through the emotional wringer, making it feel as if we're there witnessing the horror. Not one that I can watch too often but I really appreciate how good it is.
It will be a long time before I watch that again. I feel like it is burned into my heart. I know it better than I know my Shakespeare 💕
Breaking this down, and it applies to Hi Ren as well, but depending on the character he has different playing style. He's either soft or passionate. He dresses for the part. As Jenny he doesn't look at the camera, but Screech stares directly at it(you), just like the characters in Hi Ren. It all sets a great stage for an immersive theater in the round.
Exactly. Immersive theater
Yes, it was time!!! This is storytelling supreme from a wordsmith...and his guitar work is not too bad either, lol. Smiling, crying, all part of listening to Ren. BTW Samuel the videographer on these is the same videographer that just did the latest Knox Hill joint. Hope all went well today...and yes chocolate is called for
I should have said something about the filming. Stunning.
Ren's writing is phenomenal in this trilogy - 'fear like liquid nitrogen', 'turned to butter in a breath' calling-back to the turn of phrase 'like a hot knife through butter', 'stacking jars like pickled bricks' the imagery is just... *chef's kiss*...
I agree. The picture he paints with phrase as well as his theatrical style, it’s almost tangible.
Saying you're not going to cry and then telling Ren to "Bring it" feels a bit like taunting God. Lol.
You are not wrong.
Because I cried.
Then I cried again later thinking about it.
I don’t cry in my real life very often at all. So, dang it, Ren!!
I had to chuckle at your confidence in the beginning. Yeah, no tears, I'm ready, hit me with your best shot Ren. Also surprised you hadn't reacted to this yet. Ain't no one ready for this the first time even if they are already familiar with Ren.
Timelines. Within the story Violet died giving birth in 2005. Screech, and thus Jenny, was 14. That would place their stories in 2019.
Ren released Jenny's Tale in 2019. Then Screech's Tale about a year later. And Violet's Tale was released just last year. Not intentionally a trilogy at first, but now a seamless three chapter masterpiece. Blessings.
Yes, and I was a snotty mess at the end. He always gets to me.
Exactly, Damp eyes after Jenny, Covered face after Screech. It could only mean the ending was gonna hit hard. As it did. The look on your face when the twist is revealed.
It was fascinating watching you work to maintain a smile on your face while your mind was clearly processing the horror of some of the scenes. It was like your eyes and your smile could not agree on an expression. I did appreciate your comment at the end - "you have got to be kidding me" - as it perfectly captured the (family-friendly version of all of our) reaction on the final reveal. Well done, and I am happy that you gave Ren a second chance1
I had to take the plunge. He is a true artist. Masterful, in fact.
It’s so strange how a person can enjoy something so much and be in terrible pain in heart at the same time.
@@redheadedneighbor
Now you seem to be ready to challenge Beethoven. I'd like to recommend his 6th Symphony (Pastorale) for a start. With his 3rd Symphony (Eroica), his most light-hearted. It's about a big day-out with all the event s that go with it; cheers and having fun and heavy weather on top it. Story-telling without words!
@@Orion8- what a special suggestion!!!
@@redheadedneighbor
In terms of emotional depth and personal temper Ren and Ludwig are mates. Only Ren would need more of Ludwigs confidence. He's a massively gifted artist in need to believe this. Adapt, adopt and improve should be his motto here, in order to make that brilliant diamond inside himself shine as bright as none else.
Love your reactions as much as your looks, my fine fair Lady.
And just think, Ren is a self taught guitarist
He is fantastic!
Yeah, this is Ren's "Bradcore" classic. It always exceeds the listener's expectations. Thank you for this reaction.
You are welcome. Thank you for watching. He is greatness.
'Bardcore' 😉
Bard* there, corrected it for you ;)
@@Ph4n_t0m Did you check with Brad if that correction is cool?
@@n_mckean No, but Darb didn't seem to mind so I took some initiative...
watched this tale hundreds of times ,never gets any easier to watch,loved your reaction ,have a beautiful day 💙
Thank you💕 that actually helps. Lol
@@redheadedneighbor no worries haha 😉
Ren's fans call this style of his music Bardcore & Here's my understanding of how the origin story of this trilogy came to be & the messages, that I believe Ren intended, are within. 🤩😁🤯
This wasn't originally a trilogy story. Ren read a small article about a 14 yr old boy killing a young prostitute with a knife in an attempted robbery. Knife crime had been skyrocketing in London at this time. Later that same evening the boy had been shot and killed by the armed police division that responded to a sighting of a possible suspect for a girl found murdered in Sussex Gardens area in Paddington - one of the capital's most notorious red light districts. It disturbed him, so he set out to write a commentary not just on senseless violence, but on how desensitized we've become to it. The words he ends both Jenny and Screech's Tales with is "It's such a Shame" we say these words all to often and just move on without a second thought. The the lead inspector was quoted saying " So Young, It's such a shame".
Violets Tale was written over 2 years later adding another layer of commentary by Ren. He wanted us to consider not only generational violence but to make us look at all angles of society that we turn a blind eye to. Both characters are born out of violence on that cruel night of Violets beating and then both killed with brutal violence in the same night 14yrs later. Also, his lyrics have even more meaning when you read in between the lines. For example he doesn't say what Jenny was doing or why she wanted to escape from this place & life, or why Screech thought she was older saying at Patrick's door "I left this lady lying on the floor". Could that be because the way she's dressed & her heavy makeup? Also why was a 14yr old girl out so late in the dead of night walking alone in a sketchy area, wearing high heeled shoes, walking down a street that "she's walked it a thousand times before"? Everything points to Jenny being an underage prostitute, showing us what Ren writes has reason & is made to make us think. There's no fat on the bone, every word is weighed & has meaning.
Interesting how Jenny has the same traits as her mother Violet, quiet, voiceless, and timid. Whereas Screech mirrors his father Stevie (the Prick boyfriend) in every way, Loud, obnoxious, and easily provoked to violence. They didn't know one another and had never met their biological parents. What made these kids so much like their parents? Was it simply Nature, inherited traits due to their genetic make-up OR Nurture, being brought up in the broken governmental system filled with, mistreated & in many cases, abused children, shuffled from one foster home to another ? He organically takes us on this journey, leaving us to think shouldn't we be doing better in this so called "advanced, wealthy, 1st world society.
I'm loving your reactions. Cheers 🥂
Thank you so much for this. I loved your commentary.
You're welcome 😘@@redheadedneighbor💖💖
It’s a shame that people with beige imaginations like yours strive so hard to belittle his creativity but I guess understandable.😎
I realise this will be very difficult for you to begin to grasp but Ren didn’t need this story written for him.
Great write up. I stand to be corrected but I don't think the shooting part happened. I think it was just the murder that he read about. Being shot dead by Police in the UK is very rare, less than 5 a year and that includes any terror incidents. I don't think there's even been one this year and I don't recall a minor even being shot by police.
@supertuscans9512 I think you took a wrong turn there.
Never lose that ability to wear your heart on your sleeve. It makes you honest and compelling to watch.
Thank you so much. 💕
He’s incredible. When I saw you were reacting to this I was like aww man, this is gonna be emotional. You deserve that chocolate 🍫
Yeah. I’m not even a crier in day to day life. But here I am..😭. Music gets to me though. If you were here, we would have chocolate together.
@@redheadedneighbor I’m on my way with a wheelbarrow full of chocolate 🤣
Don't even break the chocolate into squares. Chomp it straight from the block. You've earnt it. Another authentic reaction, Red. Thank you.
Thank you for justifying what I did. 💕
It really is his pièce de résistance. Gritty, real, hard hitting and tragic. I think you can tell from Violet's tale as it was made 2 years after the others that even as great as the first two were he had gone up another level with that one. The way they used the acoustics in the hallway and then again using the stairwell was just brilliant, timing it all to be in the right place at the right time of the song just shows the choreography that goes into his videos as well. Did you catch the sound of the seagulls when he was outside in Violet's Tale - the constant backdrop of English seaside towns and cities! I knew this one was going to be tough for you, the subject matter alone but I think particularly for women with what happens with Jenny and then abuse of Violet in the third. The way he jumps from narrator to character is just so good as well. It's like watching a one man show at the theatre.
Masterful.
Absolutely masterful!!
The acoustic 'switch' in the hall-way in violets tale always reminds of the one in the angry car park attendant live version of blind eye when they walk into the stair well.
@@dannyp8170 Yeah, you're right, I hadn't thought of that before.
@@mattmid7012 I hope he does more of it in the future. I've never heard anyone do it in the manner he does live before. It's unique af.
@@dannyp8170 Me too, it's so cleverly done as well. Where he finds all these places I don't know!
You did SO well.
This collection of dark tales, is designed with EXPERT care.
To draw us in.
Give us such vivid imagery.
Get us emotionally invested.
Enough, to set up the gutt punch at the end.
Ren said that this was proof of concept for the Netflix dark musical series he is writing.
I can't predict when.
But, if HE wants it.
It WILL happen.
Now chocolate and maybe a bit of alcohol.
All my love.
Have a stellar day.
This man is a master at his craft. He really is. An artist. 💕
@@redheadedneighbor He has been saying that Money Game 3 is his MOST ambitious project yet and he is REALLY excited for us to see it.
Holy cats, if HE is THAT excited.
I can't even imagine.
Dang, 30 days and counting.
Have an awesome day.
What I´ve come to appreciate is your capacity to take in a three-minute performance without pausing, not interfering with the dynamic of the piece and just rolling with it as much as you might feel overwhelmed and tempted to distance yourself from emotion overcoming you. Kudos!
Thank you💕. One thing I love so much about this community is how important music is to everyone!
This was, as usual, a very enjoyable reaction. This trilogy is another example of Ren's genius and a master's class in storytelling; he truly is a modern-day bard. I heard it likened to a Shakespearean tragedy many times. Ren created a backstory on the characters involved on Instagram, hinting that Patrick wasn't home because he was with Screech's girlfriend when Screech called her. This is a masterpiece of a tragedy.
🤯🤯🤯. It’s actually hard to have commentary with it because he draws the listener in so much. I would put this in a literature class to be studied.
Omg about my 500th listen and I still cry like a little school boy, great reaction thank you, enjoy your chocolate 🙏🦉❤️🐊👍
Thank you! We can just cry together
Thanks for doing this. I knew when you said you wouldn’t cry that wasn’t going to happen. I still can’t watch these without shedding a tear.
Yeah, I was full of big talk and quickly humbled
He's playing that live too. Very nice guitar skills.
His guitar skills are shockingly good!
Great reaction to Ren an unbelievable artist story teller and human being ❤
He is amazing!
Thank you ❤ for your courage reacting to Ren's Tales! Their subject matter is just horrible. Horrible murder, horrible abuse, horrible life situations, horrible (intergenerational, perpetuating) violence. Crying when empathizing or identifying with the characters in the play is the natural and proper reaction to this. ❤
Thank you. It is so hard to think about that stuff but it happens every day.
You watched that in such an incredibly vulnerable way it brought tears to my eyes. You are awesome
Oh, my goodness. Thank you.💕
When Ren wrote this he was inspired by a news paper article about a murder in Sussex gardens Paddington. Where a young sex worker was robbed and killed by a 14 year old who later the same night was shot by police. So Jenny was a sex worker. In the article little is actually written about “Jenny” and more about the “Screech” character, hence we don’t get much background in the song. Since these part were all written at different times I am not sure if they were meant to be twins from the start.
But he wrote the tale of Violet to discuss generation trauma and violence.
The fact is we leave Screech’s tale thinking we know Screech but Violets tale allows us to realize he is also a victim. A victim of violence and a victim of a failed system. Jenny is a victim of the same system. The reason Screech doesn’t get far is that he is 14 his world and support system and contacts are small and local.
Violet lets us see the same spiral and same repeated failings - the staircase helps represent the continued spiral of violence and trauma. When Violet dies her trauma passes on.
Many people point out that Jenny is like Violet - silent and still whilst Screech is like Stevie demonstrative, aggressive and violent. But is this nature or nurture. Many boys are taught not to express softer emotions and instead express only anger, aggression and violence whilst girls are taught to be quiet and be smaller than they are and hope it passes. Most likely Stevie was a product of a violent household too and these patterns keep repeating. Both Screech and Jenny lacked positive supportive role models to break the cycle.
Truly sad tale
Great reaction my friend has always if you like to be shocked try - immortal technique - Dance with the devil ( video where he is wearing red hat and t shirt) crazy story telling and wicked at the end it will blow your socks off many thanks love and respect from the UK 👍 👍🌟😀😀 amazing channel 👍
Well, that’s gonna have to happen
Was so worried about you after Screech🫣.. much love to my favorite red headed sister on here! Much love and support! God bless you and yours darlin’❤️🙏🏻
Thank you! I survived The Tales. I feel like I should have won a T shirt or something. Excellence
ALL of what's Glorious about Humanity is expressed in your beautiful expressions
🥹🥹Thank you
I thought, well if you're gonna cry at Screech's demise, wait till Violet's tale hits home.
You were so right
If you rewind a little, after pausing, you won't miss anything. :)
Yes, thank you. 💕💕💕 Unfortunately, that is a struggle if mine. I get too caught up and forget to rewind. I appreciate your patience.
When I seen your feed had this today, first though was "Oh No". This hits hard, but Violet's Tale is a gut punch.
Amazing how many guy reactors that this has crushed as well.
I will still go down and say Violet'sTale is his very best release in his discography.
This whole trilogy is so powerful
On Rens Rollercoaster we have all been Known to shed a tear or Ten
Definitely 10
never an easy thing to take on , this trilogy has so much in it and impactful covers so much and is still so relevant today as the time it portrays , even got me , you know lump in the throat and trying to piece it together once understood and what it shows , what a story , what a writer , no equal period !
He is such a story teller!!
@@redheadedneighbor just one of many faces of REN , he has so much more to give i believe this man will be talked about for a very long time as no one else current does this , such a talent without equal , you reaction said so much without words ,great reaction as always take care XXXX 😀👍
Watching the trilogy messes you up emotionally because the story is so horrifying, violent, and incredibly sad, but the lyricism, the performance, the musical skills, the story telling, the creativity, and genius of the piece, leaves you in awe and admiration... Its a weird dichotomy... Yup, Ren is special.... sending cwtches from Wales... ❤❤❤
Thank you. He is truly masterful. He is not masterful “ in comparison for today”. He is just truly Masterful. I could see these songs within an English/Lit course.
@@redheadedneighbor I have seen several comments from English literature teachers and mental health professionals who are now using Ren's songs in their work... I doubt they'd use jenny and Screech for the latter though.. 🤔😅
@@chrisparti I wonder how that feels for him. Going so long through those struggles and now he is being used as example of greatness..that he is!
@@redheadedneighbor I hope he would feel proud... but knowing Ren it would be tinged with imposter syndrome probably
Everyone says yeah, I'm ready to do this. You're not though. No-one is ready. Take care of yourself. Have a listen to Humble featuring Eden Nash, that'll cheer you ❤
A follow up will be needed
Can you believe,one take?, thanks for doing this,you are a wonderfully fragile person ❤x
I surely was after recording.😄
@@redheadedneighbor x
Two thumbs up to you, another wonderful reaction vid, keep it up gal.
Big love. X
Thank you.💕. I appreciate that.😊
Definitely an emotional performance. Thank you for your reaction❤
Thank you for watching!💕
just been reading the comments and i cant say anything better than that.. im just proud hes a british lad and moved to my area so i cud see him and meet him haha
Thank you! You absolutely should be proud!
Well done for holding it together and thanks for the reaction 😊
Thank you for joining me.💕
In Shock and Awe we are united in Wren
Music done well, does that💕💕
The tales are a rough ride but done so well that is Rens genius. This should be studied in universities it’s far more relevant than any Shakespearean play. The word play, the simplicity of the videography and the imagery it provokes are stunning, I’ve done a breakdown of all the main characters in these tales with my theories about them on my YT, it’s truly a masterpiece
It is a masterpiece. I agree with you!
“ I’m not gonna cry “ … bit early to be making such bold predictions .
You are so right.Man, was I foolish.😆
Buckles up for this one…
Say what you will…. Tissues required
You are correct
Well done lovely lady. As spectacular as it is this is such a hard one to watch -as I guess is the intention -and listening through headphones can make that experience very personal. Maybe another quick listen of the cheeky love music pt 4 will put your lovely smile back on your face :-)
Great idea!
Oh, young lady, you have a wonderful spirit. Your visceral response to this artistry made me feel sad for you. Ren opens doors to all facets of life for us, both light and dark. Then he takes us all on an unexpected journey. Hugs.
Thank you. His playing, storytelling, the keys to his music, theatrics, acting… all of it. 5 stars
@@redheadedneighbor And we're alive to watch it all unfold in real time. Very special.
@@rexrogers1859 we are!
Thank you!!!! I Love your channel if you already didn't know that!
Thank you! It means so much to me!
Yes, you know it’s not going to be an easy one when Ren does that little shake just before he starts to tell us Violet’s Tale. 🙁
For real!
I find it rather telling, that he gets through both Jenny's and screech's tales without to much trouble. But, at the beginning of violets tale, and again after describing what Stevie did to violet he can be seen visibly shaking himself off
True. That’s true!
Kudos to you for watching the Tales. It's a brutal watch and even though It's a piece which opens up a conversation about historical abuse it isn't for the faint hearted or indeed for those who might be triggered by it. I wanted you a few times to just stop the reaction and regroup and i wouldn't have been surprised if you hadn't come back to it if you had quit. Obviously built of sterner stuff. Deep breath and I hope you are not affected too badly.
Speaking as one of the fainthearted who has watched this enough now to cope
Well done on such a good reaction
I am ok. The abuse part was very difficult as my mother was a victim of domestic and mental abuse. Thank God she didn’t end up like Violet. So many do. 💔
Thank you so much.💕
Take care.
high tragedy is always hard to watch. its why no one does it anymore. the topics he covers are realk and need to be put in the light.
I agree with you. We have to talk about them.
I told you it was a catalyst for conversation!!❤
Yes, it is!!
It is!
As difficult as this is... if it saved ONE Lady from the weak men who would do such things...
Then its worth it!
Thing is... id bet anything it did indeed give many struggling in such horrific relationships the strength to escape... in a Good way!!!
Lets Pray So!!!!!
Absolutely!
Ren is the bard of our times. Bard in the fullest meaning of the word. Poet, musician and storyteller; all three written and performed flawlessly. The only other artist I can think who made such an impact was Bowie bringing Ziggy Stardust to the planet. Ren is a game changer. Like Bowie he can inhabit his characters - unlike Bowie he is explicit about his life, his experiences and his feelings. Very Welsh, that. His mastery of the various musical idioms he adopts reminds me of Bowie shifting from glam rock to soul in one leap with 'Young Americans'. Very few artists or bands have this astonishing flexibility. The Beatles and Queen are two, and the only comprable solo artist is Bowie.
As a fellow chronic illness / chronic pain bod I feel that one of his greatest contributions is the most overlooked. Which is his talking about how accepting his painful snd (back then) god-awful situation helped him to transcend it, psychologically and emotionally.
Of course, attention is always going to flow into his performances - but this message of acceptance from the depths of a personal hell few visit (let alone reside in) has the potential to change the world, because it has the potential to change the individual.
Ren is not just a superb performer. He is truly an amazing human being for all that he has endured (and eventually used) for his art..
I agree with you. He is The Bard of our Times. The thing that so many people overlook ( people who comment he is too focused on dark subjects) is that even when he is detailing the lowest part of his life, it is interlaced with hope. The thing is, life brings dark seasons. He is an over comer and an inspiration for us all.
@@redheadedneighbor One can only agree. Curious that he's Welsh - the birthplace of the bardic tradition. His use of Welsh in 7 sins is, he says on BBC Wales, a very deliberate nod to the stories and musical culture of his nation.
@@larryfroot I love that so much!
@@redheadedneighbor Those in the know, here in Wales, are extraordinarily proud that Ren shares our nationality, language and culture. I am saddened that he couldn't find the opportunity to grow his talent and hone his craft here, and that is something to be looked at. Mind you, he comes from Anglesey and being an Island it's already somewhat insulated to begin with. It's also where the Druids made their last stand against the Roman legions which just adds to his mystique!
Oh..im so looking foward to this! 😊
It was 🔥🔥
I hope the sweetness of the chocolate helped to wipe the bitterness of that dark tale away! Good reaction for a difficult story.
I did have a bit of sugar.😄. It helped.💕
I'm not going to cry. Bring your best, Ren. Whatcha got. 😆 🤣
*cut to me wanting to cry into my pillow 15 min later.
Surprised you hadn't seen this one already... waiting for his next tale...
YES... Hold on lil lady! I Hope ya dont cry!!! 😢
Yes...its a Tough one... its Rens specialty... forcing conversation on tough subjects!
I cried. Lol
I need some chocolate or something.. 😂 😂😂
Ren can do that. Thanks for doin this!!
💕Itbwas my pleasure
Good luck, we’re all here if you need us and hang on!
I started out so confident. I was white knuckled the whole ride! So worth it
@@redheadedneighbor It’s an intense journey, no question. But it’s definitely worth it!
@@ChrisTallant I agree! So worth it.
He’s also a good actor. ❤
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So good!! He is so dramatic
The Welsh bard does it again. Thought you might find this one hard, forgive me for almost laughing it was like watching a slow-mo car crash with me going 'Oh no! Poor Red'. Tough subject matter for the gentle souls. Did you pick up on Screech killing his twin sister? She was like her mother Violet, silent, and he was like their dad Stevie, violent. Inter-generational trauma played out. I expect the Netflix show Ren and Sam have planned will be in this Bardcore storytelling mode.
I don’t blame you for laughing. 😄 I had given myself a preparation talk and was ready to handle what he had for me… my heart ended up in my belly and I couldn’t not cry. Lol
ren kicks butt, right!?! great reaction, red! much love, kathleen bts renegade
Renegade 💕💕💕
we all needed chocolate after seeing this for the first time 💛
I’m so glad I’m not the only one
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Oh cool! This one (ones) are awesome!
Excellence!
When you said..'Im not going to cry..Bring it"..I said, Oh dear..hes going to wreck you with this..lol
And you called it. 💯. I even gave myself a talking to before.
Ahhh hell woke up this morning to see you'd reacted to this Deana and like a bunch of us was thinking 'oh hell here we go'.
Great reaction, the fact you held it together like you did was impressive given the content. The stories of Jenny, Screech & Violet were shocking by themselves, the twist in the tail with the connection between them made it all the more brutal to experience. Ren is without doubt a master storyteller. Now to try a little fun song to try and recover my friend. 🙂
Yes! I need the fun stuff now
@@redheadedneighbor If you feel like listening to more Kasey Chambers then Pony might be a little bit of fun for you mate. 🙂🇦🇺
@@AndrewinAus now THAT is a new suggestion
at the start of Jenny tale Ren is beatboxing trumpet
How can someone contain all of that talent?
I was afraid I was going to have to call a medic for you there at one point...
I could have used the oxygen
Now you are in the,the world of what I like to call "The Renesc bairdcore"genre,you can never leave!!,LOL❤x
I don’t want to go💕💕
@@redheadedneighbor I know,hence the LOL,!!LOL!please don't beat yourself up for that, 😆 x
Just watched your short,"grief, healing and encouragement!,having lost my Father, Brother, Mother and sister in that order in the last five years, I can't see where the light is at the end of the tunne! I know you yourself have experienced sad loses recently and I can honestly empathize with you!! X
@@johnshea5967 I don't know you but just wanted to say sorry for your losses, that's brutal. Hang in there. 🙂
@@mattmid7012 thank you,you too!x
No novel this time. :-) I'll just say that your sincerity and empathy make listening to Ren even more enjoyable. The only reason I can even IMAGINE for your experience hearing Ren on another reactor's channel is that you had your "empathy switch" turned to 'super-low.' You have no reason to apologize or be saddened for not "getting Ren" the first time or two. It's obvious that since then you have 'seen his light.' I'm glad and sad at the same time that you had your heart ripped out. My vote is for the chocolate! ☺ (note... I am now going back to reactions you did before we "met" over your rection to Home Free with the Brits. I'll get caught up!)
Enjoy!
In Truth a True Writer Attracts Because of an Ingrained Ability to Convey
My Truth Lies in the Fact that I CAN convey I am Honoured to Outpour for YOU
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@@redheadedneighbor Writing is the nettle I grasp without ill effects
Ren❤❤❤❤
Yes!!! Ren💕💕💕💕
"I'm prepared today. I'm not going to cry.". Yes you are. 🥹
And I was broken still. 🤷♀️
"I can't do this...." is the equivalent to "I can't stand to see you sad..." **Big Hugs**
Big Hugs Right back.
In Honor of your inner strength... ya autta do his "Power" track next!
Maybe so
@redheadedneighbor I'd Pay if I could... just to see ya all bouncy and smiling along with the video!
Especially after this one!
It's one of several from him that are simply a VIBE!!! One ya cannot help from being hyped, pumped up, ready to go!!!
Truly a Feel Good track!!! Along with his Hold On and Fire tracks!!!
@@woodywoodman2319 I NEED these in my life.
@redheadedneighbor Getcha some girl... Ren: Power... Hold On... Fire...
Any or all Will give ya that Boost ya need after this track!!! 😊
@@woodywoodman2319 happy tracks for sure!
If you need a lift after this,then do Rens "hold on" or humble,both a more up tempo Ren❤x
I’ll be checking into them. Always want some Ren.
Goodluck ❤
Screech tried his friends house and he wasn’t home. Tried his GF and she ‘was busy = Patrick was with Screech’s GF.
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OMG! You finally got to it!
Finally
in Screech tale when he make phone call she busy because she with Patrick that why he never answer the door
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There is a live (with crowd) of the Story of Jenny & Screech in full 360, we can move the camera :
Ren - The Tale of Jenny and Screech (Full 360 Live Performance) : czcams.com/video/S_hs8EkWeZg/video.html
WHOA!!!!!!
You're even pretty when you cry
Awww. Thank you🥹
If Y'all are Wondering Who I Am
In Short
No Matter How Heavily it Rains
I'm Going to Parade Anyway
Love this
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love it :D
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Well done, you made it to the end. Murder, mugging, knife crime, police shooting, paedophilia and Domestic violence! Did you get the bit about Jenny being prostitute and she would have been 14. Screech had his fathers traits, Violence and addiction. Jenny had her mothers traits of being silent and letting things happen..... Thanks
Yes. And it’s so heartbreaking 💔
The guy is a bard. Go get some chocolate 🤣
Lol. A little taste of serotonin
Not too much just a little bit, shame to stop that beautiful smile.
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will you please do Brad paisley and Alison Krauss whiskey lullaby might want some tissue for this one also please do the video
I will need some recovery time. My heart needs to mend a bit before I let it break again. I do love Brad Paisley!
Oh shit ❤
That’s my sentiment
Written unfortunately from actual real mind blowing events.
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Hope the chocolate did the trick....
It did help. Lol