Chief Reacts To "Ren - Hi Ren" [Emotional]
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Brother, just got around to watching this, got chills watching someone watching something I made, thats a pretty meta experience aha, but your openness made me tear right up with you seeing that it moved you so much meant allot to me, agree with you about the power of music to communicate, love ya brother, thank you for reacting and all the nice words!
Brother! I'm amazed to see this comment, I truly am lol! Thank you for listening to me waffle, bro. It means a lot to have you here 🙏🏻💜 I'm so glad that I could do this piece justice, my brother. It's still hard to get through without a tear, I must admit haha.
Thank you for this, Ren. I'm actually about to record the "tale" trilogy. Super gassed for it.
Much love right back to you, my brother. Sending strength and good energy your way, always 🤘🏻💜
Hi Ren
Ren, you reaching out to respond just shows your appreciation for humanity. You are special, your music is creative genius. This song is amazing, I have listened to it many times since Chief introduced me to it.
Chief, your emotional insights and reactions uplift me little brother. 💕
Omg, I thought I'd seen my favourite reaction video and then I saw yours. This made me as emotional as Ren's video did. I totally agree, powerful stuff that hits on so many levels. I have listened to it so many times the last few days. Absolutely fantastic. A poet, a playwright, an actor, a musician, a genius LOVE it , and your reaction, thankyou 💕
Another reactor said"Ren is a Wormhole, I need to deep dive him now" andthat's exactly it - I, like thousands of his followers, see him with one performance and automatically we feel compelled to deep dive and watch everything he has produced- and each piece is so unique, a surprise, covering a multitude of genres. He's a lyrical and performance genius, yet so authentic and humble. His Reach is two- pronged - those who simply enjoy and appreciate his music and performance, and those who resonate with parts of his story as he articulates their own pain and struggles. Imo, he's a born Warrior of Light and is now stepping into his Power to shine his Light of hope, inspiration and validation through the myriad of gifts and talents he has
Never seen your channel before. Thank you for being a role model and showing what positive masculinity is: being vulnerable, emotionally open, genuine, caring and grateful. I like you have shaken, sweated, cried, had emotional swells, I feel kinship with you, and appreciate you for this video.
I mean I’ve had all those things when watching Hi Ren countless times. Wow.
Beautifully said.
So true.
Exactly like there’s something in his soul I recognize ❤
If you liked Ren, you may love my all time favorite artist Eyedea artist (RIP) - would absolutely love for you to an Eyedea Track (also goes by Oliver Hart) - as deep, brilliant, lyrically gifted and achingly real and transcendent as Ren; both Eyedea and Ren offer such wisdom and art of the highest caliber; here is one of Eyedeas - if you like metal and rap (hybrid) this is what I’d start with:
czcams.com/video/z9-eKhCukW8/video.html
I am so pleased that Ren got in touch with you...that's what he's like, so kind and remarkable...his music goes beyond.
Mate, that look you give when Ren opens his lungs and tips you over the edge is a thing of beauty.
My wife turned me onto Ren…former American expats who lived in Edinburgh, I found it so much easier to unpack the myriad of messages, watching a UK reactor guide me thru. American reactors got bunged up with the language/culture. Thank you, Chief, but thank you more, Ren. I lost my eldest daughter to the ravages of mental illness and drugs several years ago. Your performance moved me to tears. God bless you.
🫂❤️ Strength and love coming your way, my friend. I'm so sorry for your loss 🫂
I am so, so very deeply sorry for your loss. I am a survivor of multiple attempts and reading your words makes me think of my own parents and how easily they could’ve been in your shoes.
I am doing well today but I feel your pain, and I definitely feel that of your beloved daughter. I know is watching over you from above w all her love.
When parents like you share their stories, it does several things…
It makes it ok for other parents - and other people - to share their stories.
It helps to destigmatize mental illness and substance dependence so that we can have meaningful conversations about how to better treat people who are suffering from these terrible conditions.
It helps raise awareness and it creates much needed teachable moments.
It helps bring healing to those who have loved someone who has suffered/is suffering and who have lost someone in this way, and especially heals those who share their own stories and their grief and their journeys.
And lastly - although certainly not least - it helps people like me truly see the grief we would’ve left in our wake had we had been successful. It makes us think. Hard.
While I’m sure you would much rather not be in the position of being a parent w such a story to share, please know how much you’ve helped me today, and anyone else who read your comment.
Idk if it brings you even the tiniest bit of comfort hearing that, but you are making a difference. You are an inspiration. You are part of the solution.
Idk…I feel like my words are jumbled and I deeply hope I am not offending you or hurting you in any way. Please forgive me if I am out of line.
If you’ve read my words, thank you so much for taking the time to do so.
Again, I am so sorry for the loss of your daughter. I will keep her spirit in my heart, and you and your family in my thoughts.
Sending peace, love, and constant healing.
Chief - thank you for your beautiful, honest, moving reaction, and for creating a safe place to open ourselves up to discussing this pain.
And to Ren, should you ever read this…thank you for making this conversation possible. Thank you for this work of art. Thank you for everything.
"there's other folks in the darkness, you just can't see 'em." That's the most profound thing I've heard in a long time. Chief, thank you for sharing your raw emotion to a devastatingly beautiful piece of art.
I loved that line too. I will remember that for a long time.
I know all the words to Hi Ren after watching it so much, so the message still gets through but I’ve learned to appreciate it without crying every single time now.
That being said, when he said that I cried all over again.
I’m hearing you and thank you for sharing. Ren is a genius and the most powerful artist I have ever witnessed. I can’t stop listening and he makes me break down every time.
Absolutely agree! When he said that, I had to go back and hear it again.
I've watched a lot of reactions to this and I can say without a doubt that this one is my favorite. Such a genuine show of emotions and a willingness to share what it made you feel. This was beautiful. Thank you for being so real. It's such a relatable song for me these reactions are almost like feedback for myself and my own situation. I'm so grateful for not feeling so alone anymore. ✌️
My brother 🥹🫂💜
This comment nails how I felt watching your reaction - just a beautiful human reaction.
Im so with you bro. Im a metal head from Kentucky. Im 50 now. I heard this song for the first time 3 days ago and it struck me so hard. I cried so hard. Every day since when i get off work i watch reaction videos of this song and i cry with you guys. This is one powerful message to the whole world. Thanks for your reaction. I loved it. I cried with you and nothing could've syop the tears flowing. Thanks bro
Same, but from Oregon and 52. I'm floored.
💯% 👊🧡👍
Yes! Me also. Been watching reactions since my own. So impacting & MUST remember tho don't believe I'll forget or can forget. The impact is thorough.
Same, 34, and weve all been in a dark place. It gets better.
@@Odd_Thought it does so! 👊🧡👍
I'm a 40 year old man, and I went all the way down the rabbit hole on this one song. It brought real tears and ill not be ashamed of it. This is the first time in my life I've been so taken by a video. I cannot call this a song, its a whole ass production. An opus. An epic. I saw my life in this and it reached into me and literally let me, let go.
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Yeah man... the whole fuckin thing from beginning to end. His complex solo performance is flawless. The economic use of set design and lighting with huge effect. The lyrics slay harder with each consecutive listen. Amazing.
Thank you for your honesty.
I cannot imagine reacting to this on CZcams for the first listen. Do not apologize for your honest emotional response there is no way to hear this work of genius and not have it hit hard. As REN said we are all human and your reaction shared that connection. Thank you❤
Ren is a genius and the connection to his lyrics is tremendous. And you, sir…your honest raw reaction as you relate is refreshing. Thank you.
I'm a 57 year old man, a hard man, apparently. But I'm crying like a baby and smiling.
Never apologise for bearing your emotion. It is a powerful piece, it really speaks to our depths. That you were willing to share how it hit you is something to be applauded.
We are all witnessing history in the making--Ren has created something musically/artistically/creatively that we have never heard until now. Just amazing
So True!
Thank you for being a true man and showing you emotions brother it means so much to me!
🫂❤️ My brother 🥹
I LOVE your authentic, genuine, open reaction.
I'm a 69 yo woman & I'm CERTAIN this performance/song of Rens is going to have an EPIC affect & influence, worldwide.. as big as Lennons.
He's coming from the same place/space, imp* a place of care & love for Humanity.
& Truth.
It's superb to see that you related so honestly & powerfully 💞
🫂❤️ Thank you so much AND absolutely agreed! This man is destined for greatness and deservedly so!
Perfect comment ❤
I am a 56 year old man, and I almost bawled the first time I heard Hi Ren..(my first introduction to Ren)...he IS a powerful artist...
52 years old here... 52 years of loving and listening to music and there are so few that follow their creative mind rather than going for the big bucks.
Ha 56 here!! I'm 2 days in with Ren....AWESOME!!!
70 here...I just let it flow...rinse those eyeballs.
54 - Justin Hawkins introduced me to Ren
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55- he got me. What a talent.
I went from listening to slipknot and slaughter to prevail and bands like that every day. Metal has been my music for 30 years. Then Hi Ren pops up in my recommended. Now I'm listening to Ren every day. He has such a captivating sound.
Slipknot- Duality
Ren- Hi Ren, duality squared
I've seen every Ren video ever made in the 2 weeks since Hi Ren was released. Also a mostly metal listener.
You should check out NF too. His stuff hits on another level too and I think you’ll like it.
@@IratePuffin I second that NF recommendation
I was listening to Falling in Reverse on CZcams when "Hi Ren" appeared. All I can say is that Ren is a musical prodigy who seems to have his heart and mind in the right places.
Mate, your reaction was very articulately put 👏 I think Ren gets to most people one way or another. He’s a once in a generation talent
Thank you, my friend. I definitely agree, Ren is.. well, Ren lol!
I did hear you say it! I'm almost 60 have lost 2 husband's and 2 sons I know hard times I know loss and depression and the battle of the mind. I'm touched by this masterpiece of music on deep levels like you had. People please donate to Ren he has a gofundme since he's still ill😔🙏
Now I don't feel such a wet-blanket for tearing up, not only on my first listen but on every subsequent one too. Seeing other people being moved by it is almost as powerful as the thing itself.
This is more than just a song it is pure art. Absolute genius. 10/10
I've become consumed with this bloody song. Chief's reaction is a good capture of "why". For me, it's heart-wrenching empathy for Ren versus my elation that someone can put into words what I've always felt versus a feeling of being less "alone". I've watched 2 dozen reaction vids. This captures my thoughts the best. Thanks Chief.
ok, once my comment posted, I just noticed that Ren responded to Chief. Solid.
🥹❤️ This is such a wonderful comment. Thank you and I'm SO glad I could somehow give you something more than my reaction, it's comments like this that remind me why I love this journey so much. I hope you're having an amazing week, my friend.
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Spot on friend.
The reason this song hits people is because he is not just singing, he is speaking an eternal truth that many people know intuitively but have ignored and suppressed. The Divine is speaking through him, WAKING people up so they can heal. It is more powerful than even he realizes. This song, and his music, is going to help a LOT of people. I am in love with his energy and I cant wait to see how this wave of unconditional love continues to engulf the planet 💗
I couldnt have expressed it better!! Well said...feel exactly the same!
😂😂😂♥️🙌 oh thank God I’ve finally met someone who speaks the truth of REN’s msg ✨♥️✨♥️✨♥️
It is the death of Ego that we fear to face. The false illusion
Yes! That's how I feel! This performance is like the whisper of encouragement from God that we all crave. The assurance that we can....
Oh my yes that's it the Devine is speaking through him. Beautiful
The fact that this song has surfaced and is receiving some sunlight, shows how much people are relating. 🔥🔥🔥 This song is pure genius
I found Ren last week, I'm 35 & I thought I'd already found all the music that connected with myself.
But I was wrong, and I need to make sure that I get to attend my first ever concert watching Ren's unbelievable presence on stage.
I've downloaded/watched the majority of Rens tunes and videos. I'm just so shocked at how mesmerising Ren is.
It's perfect to see your reaction to this genius tune... you've expressed exactly how we all feel about Ren.
He needs our support & I know he's got every one of us hooked.
What a guy! Thankyou for such an out of this world review. You definitely speak for all Ren's fans.
God, what a refreshing artist!
Loved your take on this groundbreaking guy ☆☆☆
I've cried more over this piece than every other work of art COMBINED.
I believe Ren has been sent to the world as a gift. His message is simple and connects with so many of us. Thank You! I have watched his video many times and at 49 years old I'm still in tears EVERYTIME I watch. Epic power you have Ren. I hope you realize that man. Amazing!!
Ren is without any doubt one of the most talented musicians the world has ever had the privilege to listen to,simply unmatched
After watching Hi Ren I felt so naked and exposed, like I’ve been walking around invisible and someone suddenly squared up to me and looked me dead in the eyes. Your analogy is so true - having been in the dark and feeling alone, but finding there are many of us who have crawled out from that pit, and we don’t forget about those still in the pit. Ren’s voice echoes through the abyss. He is a bard. A minstrel of torture. Simply Incredible.
Never apologise for showing your emotions. I freaking adore the fact that you shared your raw emotion and honest reaction to an incredible song that gets me every damn time. I loved the forest analogy you used and am sending you a hug, as well as becoming a subscriber. 🖤🖤
I've been going down a rabbit hole of reactions to this and yours popped up in my recommendations. It's such a raw and real reaction and I greatly appreciate that. It's why Ren is great and it's why this is a great reaction. Well done sir.
🥹🫂 Thank you, my friend!
I’ve watched this video so much! I can’t even explain how much this has just blown my mind! It’s an art piece!!
Everything is so thought out with this! The way he is wheeled in but leaves the video stood up on his own two feet! The way the lights only flicker when his ‘inner voice’ is speaking. Then how he portrays when each side has fully taken over as he stares in to the camera when he sings the two sides at the end. I could go in forever but it has completely made my year (even if it has just started!)
Would love to see your reaction to the tale of Jenny and Screech trilogy 😊 thank you for this video! I loved seeing someone get as touched as me by this song!
Wow.. LOVE this! Thank you! I was so drawn in by Ren's performance that I missed most of that lol! It's absolute art, I couldn't agree more.
Oh for SURE, I've had a BUNCH of people tell me that I need to hear those so I'll be definitely getting to that. Thank YOU so much for being here! I hope you have a great day :)
It feels like you have started a movement of consciousness brother. Thanks Ren. From myself and the world.
I heard this when he first released it and I had the same reaction that you did and I still do!! I listened to all of his music that I could find and I am just blown away by his talent in so many ways! It really is hard to describe! I have shared this with everyone I know and I love watching the reactions! This man is a lyrical genius, a master story-teller, a bad-ass musician, an exceptional artist in so many ways!! He is truly special and his music is inspiring and hopeful, very powerful!! Thank you, Ren! You have already touched so many people with this one song! This world needed this now more than ever! You got this, Ren, and you will go far! Never give up your positive attitude! WOW!
I don't know how I stumbled upon your reaction, but I'm thankful I did. REN has produced something that I believe every human being experiences on some level. For me, it was drug and alcohol addiction.
The spiritual battle got so much bigger when I stopped drinking and using. My demons were always there waiting and poking holes, hoping I would cave. In March, I will have 27 years clean.
Now YOU.. your reaction is exactly what I'm going through every single day since I lost my dad almost 2 years ago. I can not speak of his passing without falling apart. I've never known real grief before, and I'm afraid if I let even a little flow, I'm going to shatter into pieces, and no one will be there to put me back together. I sat here and cried WITH you as a result of Rens' brilliant video! A crack in my armor. I'll duct tape it and get back to going through the motions of my daily life. One day at a time. Thank you for letting me feel WITH you for a moment.
Let yourself shatter ♥️ and in the shattering you’ll find your TRUE self.
You’ll survive the journey 🙏
"You go through the darkness and you don't know what's coming, but there is always a clearing and there always is light. It does get dark, but it also does get light. please never ever forget that". Beautifully said and powerful! Powerful because your words moved through your head and heart before they passed through your lips. This quote and your emotional honesty are the reasons why I subscribed, so please don't ever apologize.
"Powerful because your words moved through your head and heart before they passed through your lips".. That was beautifully put too
Thank you for your honesty and honesty reactions to this. Isn't amazing how such art just reaches into each of us? This piece really does all that. Glad to join your sub - 'racing towards 10k' huh? Now 11.8k lol and glad to be part of it.
I’ve listened to this song more times than I can count already, but still every time I hear it, I get all emotional and it blows me away every time :)
"Big girls don't cry", but real men do. This is Manosphere at its best. Never be ashamed of your emotions brother! They're a much larger part of you, that most people don't see. The faster we remove all of our masks of the "perfect specimen", the sooner we can help each other heal our world....together. 🤗🌎
A Masterpiece, this man make big people cry for real, it definitely resonates on an elemental level, Bravo REN❤️🔥!
This is the difference between musicians and artists...just like theres only one Prince, one Eminem, one Eddie Van Halen....theres only one Ren. I can only count on one hand how many people that have truly touched me and hes definitely up there.....a true beautiful soul❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
"Cower bfore the man I have become..." Your face said it all man. I felt ya. Nice reaction.
We are all one mate. Your reaction was profound and mirrors my own, it absolutely floored me, it’s 1:30am and I only watched this an hour ago and it’s paradigm shifting music. Authentic and truly sincere! 🙌🙌🙌
Ren is a genius. This video and song moved me so much. His performance makes it so much better. You can really tell he truly feels what he’s singing.
You're dilutional, guy. He has a god complex... where is his top 10 hit? Where are his Grammys? Nowhere! Pretentious shit is all it is. 🙂 It really is amazing. I've listened to him for about 3 years now, this came out late at night for me so I had to listen to it before I went to bed. After the 9 minutes I just sat quiet and wondered what I had just seen. I had to listen to it again and then spent half the night thinking about the song. Absolutely genius. At the end when he is "Hope" the camera moves different and there are lens flares to make the visual feel more "hopeful"... Everything about this is transcending / next level / indescribable. Just wanted to say that to someone random. 🙂
@@angelpure yes, I got in an accident 2 years ago. i always used music and art to 'peace' myself. I have multiple immune disorders and accustomed to alot of pain, But not this much pain. i've not picked up the guitar or a paintbrush in 2 years. Hi Ren is the first i have seen and heard of Ren. What an excellent start. with out exaggeration i have listened to the song (and his others) about 3 x a day. Particuarly this one - i need ed to feel that transformation you mentioned. because i had to crack open first. And i am grateful to this young man.
Truth
'Feels what he's singing'? Seems to have lived it. Genius. 🌞
Yes.
Been a Ren fan for a few years now and yes we are all human. No worries brother I felt the same when I heard this track. Take care everyone and enjoy the human experience ❤️
Was amazing to see your reaction, dont ever apologise for showing how moved you were. A friend shared it months ago and i absolutely bawled my eyes out. Such a powerful piece, a real work of art. Ren deserves acclaim for this, cinematically, performance and the affect it has on the listener. Im 45 and was brought up on all genres of music, but this piece was overwhelming, like I've never experienced. The lyrics are genius and the performance put it all into the perspective it needed to get his message across. So so talented and I've watched it a stupid amount of times. Seeing a man moved by this makes it all the more poignant. As men are often hidden sufferers. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this work. I loved Ren's response to you above too. I also love his Chalk Outlines and I will check out more of his work. Id love to see him live and will probably be the oldest there but I dont care. Ren you're a creative genius. I know what its like to struggle with lifelong health issues, I've lost so much but youre right things do get easier and we are human. Your words touched my heart and made me realise I'm not alone. So thank you. I also sent it to others that I know are struggling. Maybe this song is it's own kind of medicine in a way. It will help so many.. I applaud it so much.
I just saw this video the other day, I’ve never heard of Ren (I’m older takes me awhile to catch up), but when you hear/see genius, you just know it. No matter your favorite type of music, or favorite anything, true genius and talent stand head & shoulders above the rest. Very intense & moving. It’s ok to talk about one’s self if it is relatable. We all have those schizo moments, but having true mental illness touches everyone in someway. Maybe it’s someone you love or just see them living homeless under the freeway underpass. I’ve taken care of schizophrenics and it’s a heartbreaking and torturous life. I think this song does a fantastic job of giving people a real look into that mental disease. Imagine if that never ended. Your mind is always back and forth and struggling to know what’s real and what isn’t when it is all real to you. At least this is what comes to my mind when I watch this video and hear the lyrics. Ren is an amazing & gifted talent with a rare insight that brings people to a new realization of others’ suffering, and a deeper level of understanding & compassion. Thank you Ren.
It popped up in my feed the day it was released and I became a Ren addict ever since. Like you I mostly listen to heavy music but his story telling is addicting. I've made it my mission to spread the word about Ren.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Ren was a semi-finalist in todays poll at Local Band Smokeout on Twitch. Genesis.
Total Legend! Thank YOU, my brother :)
@@Gary-Ellis shout out Gary x
Same I saw it just before going to sleep, needless to say I watched and listened to everything he's ever done that night and I regret it not.
Welcome to the world of Ren
Nobody was ready for this song and then we all went down the rabbit hole of all of his other songs and they're just equally amazing in so many. Different ways.
Beautiful job on this. Seeing your emotion is what makes this so special. I had to stop a few times when I first watched this video cause it's very relatable to what we as humans go through all the time. This is a work of art that needs a bigger stage. It's more then just a song.
Please don't apologise- that was a beautiful touching and personal reaction that got me in a similar way Ren gets his followers and now you. Yes, we all feel so alone in the darklness, not able to see all the others there in the Darkness with you. What Ren has done, as have you, is to shine a Light into that Darkness that touches, connects and validates us
After losing my boyfriend coming up to 2 years ago, I've struggled with living, my mental health, I'm fighting with myself daily.. This piece of art touches a part of my soul.. It's so profound in the way I can relate.. That it gives me hope.. I feel so alone but I know there are others travelling down similar paths... For every dark day, I know it's a result of having such a beautiful day.. Like Ren said the pendulum casts that dark shadow. We can't appreciate the good, beautiful, love.. If we've no contrast to compare it with xX
Just came across your reaction Chief to Ren. Good will always outweigh the bad mate i feel the same Ren has genius within his spirit. Peace to all 🙏..😊
I have really fallen down this rabbit hole. I loved how authentic your reaction to this song. I had my own emotional reaction, like yours, but my own slobbery flavor.
Brilliant, emotional reaction. This young guy is a true poet. I'm a 52 year old woman and even I'm blown away! 🙂
The reason I get emotional listening to this is the relatable aspects of self-conflict. The little voice in your head that says you're not good enough and the well-intentioned part that wants to be "normal" and accepted/loved.
“You often feel alone in your troubles” until you hear it in music like this… I felt that
This is a masterpiece for real. I loved your reaction, cause I saw myself in you when I heard this the first time, it was so raw and honest, thank you for that 🫶🏽
I hear you, brother and I assure you that even when you don't see us, you are never alone.
To continue your lovely analogy; The thing about running along our dark paths is that we don't see anyone so we wrongfully assume we're alone. We always think everyone else is at some far away clearing, and we feel ashamed of being stuck in the dark. There are in fact people running along side of us the whole time. We'd know that if only we weren't too ashamed to call out. That's why we are comforted by people's stories about themselves. They are that call from the darkness.
A story told without honesty and without vulnerability will feel like a mocking call and seem selfish but an honest story told with your guard down and from a place of trust will always connect. Nothing makes us feel safer and more at ease with ourselves as someone else being open about their own messedupness (shush. it's a word now)
When you dare to look at yourself honestly and share what you see, you give me the courage to do the same because I can see that you can survive it. When you openly accept the scars and weaknesses in you, you are letting me know that the scars and weaknesses in me are acceptable. That's one of the most beautiful gifts we as humans can give each other.
It's in that space, between people connecting through the darkness, that new clearings can be created in the middle of the densest forest. That's how they all got there. If no clearing is coming fast enough. If you stumble and fall. Swallow your pride. Call out. Connect. Make your own!
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Damn, Tess.. you're getting me all choked up over here! This was honestly so lovely to read
@@Chief322 This is why I like you. You actually appreciate my 'pretentious self help book' - sounding rants 😅
That 'stuck' feeling IS terrifying. I try to remember that there need to be a place between what no longer is and what is yet to come where we must stand still for a while to work on the skills we were lacking where we came from, but need where we're going... If that makes any sense at all?
And yes, I totally agree. I think that's what art is really for. To give comfort when we're sad, validation when we're ahamed, courage when we're afraid and hope when we're hopeless, and I think this song does it all.
Big shout out to Gary for making this reaction happen!
So beautifully and perfectly articulated. I appreciate your wisdom
@@Veeliscious That's so incredibly kind of you to say. Thank you so very much. Not sure how wise I am though, I just have a lot of thoughts. Too many, some could (and would 😅) argue. Thank you so much for appreciating my tangents though.
Okay. Now you are making me cry. Thank you.
As someone who is not much into rap, and always been into either neofolk/acoustic to black and death metal, Ren is really a distinguished gentleman, his music really cut into all my scars and made me cry so much in the first time I listened to it, it's so full of emotion, I'm glad I had the opportunity to listen to this song.
You're not weak if you shed a tear to this. I'm a 62 year old guy with three grown up kid's & I'm not ashamed to say experiencing this song brought a tear to my eyes. Ren you are a true artist & creating thing's of beauty likes this is what a true artist does, it allows us to connect at the deepest & primeval of levels understanding what it is like to be human. I have watched many reaction video to this musical masterpiece just to see others reaction to it. I will go as far as saying this was a Bohemian Rhapsody moment for me. Respect to Ren & I wish you good health for your future.
Alan 🙂👏👍
Never apologize for letting out your feelings. I've been awake for 15 straight hours watching his video multiple times and watching about 35 reaction videos instead of sleeping. There wasn't a single time I watched his song or one of the reaction videos where I didn't shed a tear or ten. And I just got to your video and its one of my favorites of the bunch because of your genuine response and caring and love of the power of music. Subbed for sure! This song has hit me hard on many levels and its been much-needed therapy for me today. Peace and love!
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Fellow metal head here, and u wanted to say I can't stop watching this. Amazing is defined exactly by this. Ty Ren, Ty Chief. Special shout out to Gary Ellis for bringing us all here together. For the rest of you, all of my luck, and love ...💚💚💚
I .. not u. Can't edit this for some reason
Just dropping a comment to let you know I made it to the point where you thanked us for hanging around for the whole video. Thank you for your reaction and content. I also wanted to add, at least from my experience, that looking back and realizing that everything was going to be all right. You just needed to calm down so you can see everything and think things through. Nobody could have told you that and made it any better because you wouldn't have accepted it. Like I said, that's just my experience
Your analogies have real beauty. The running through the woods, the clearings and the light, the knowing there are others in the dark but you can’t quite see them. Please know you have a power to reach others too. Thanks for your kindness.x
🥹🫂 Thank you, my friend. I appreciate you, this really does mean a lot for someone to say ❤️
"There is always a clearing" i needed that today 💜
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That's what art *should* be doing. Giving us a canvas on which we can reflect upon ourselves and our lifes. Thanks for your brave vulnerability and openness.
Discovered Ren yesterday, and was blown away. My reaction was much like yours, and yours was brutally honest and heartfelt. I’ve gone through some rough patches myself lately, and you feel alone. Very alone. So thank you for your honest reaction to this naked masterpiece, it hits me in the right spot and suddenly I’m just not as alone in the darkness.❤️ And I’m 50 years old, so just getting older doesn’t solve everything. Struggles can happen at any time of your life.
I am a 60 year old female who has lost a son when he was 36. He struggled with alcohol addiction and bipolar. He celebrated 5 years sober in the ICU with pneumonia.
I can see the sadness in your eyes…hopefully, you see the hope in this. There is so much more in life for you…you are generous in your emotions, thoughts, and mind. REN was too late for me sweet “boy”…he is not too late for you. You are here, alive, and able to have a better day tomorrow. There’s an old lady in TN who hopes you fully…it is possible. Live!
Never be to much of man to show emotions. Dont be sorry for tears its part of healing. New sub here
Thank you and thank you, my friend 🫂🥹 I appreciate you and appreciate your words very much indeed 💪🏻 Crying is the new manly anyway 🤘🏻
RENs a brilliant beautiful young artist who has a voice we need. He’s cut through to our humanity.
I can’t listen to it without getting emotional either, pure genius
The emotional reaction is exactly what draws me to Ren reactions. Also the "Wow this guy is good" reaction, but mosty the emotional mess reaction.
Don’t apologize for showing emotion - that makes you human and believable. Your response affected me. I needed to remember there is always a clearing even though I feel alone and lost in the deep, dark forest currently. I will remember…there is always a clearing.
I'm so happy to see every reaction video on Hi Ren. This (I won't call it a song, it's a f'ing art performance) amazing real life story of Ren is something that hits so close. First time on your channel, but I'm subscribing from now on and please just keep on posting the deep "shit" in songs that you hear, shed the tears if needed, because life is rough and music and art keeps us alive and away from the end of the rope. Stronger togheter=always!
I’ve been binging on reaction videos to Hi Ren,this piece of art is going help millions of people.
Speechless indeed because Ren said it all and it resonates soo true.
It’s beautiful and sad but powerful.
I just hope this man knows he has won the hearts and minds of millions already.
I hope he has good health ahead of him and he prospers,he deserves it soo much 💚
Also big shout out to you Cheif,first time watching you and let this song hit and not cower away.Big respect 💚
I am doing the same. Thinking the same
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I was sweating and getting goosebumps at the same time! And he’s singing and playing LIVE - AND he’s brilliant!!! This is ART - and this is a VULNERABLE, teaching MESSAGE - he’s captured how so many feel and articulated it in the most-distilled, true way - ALL OF IT rings true.
Artists, sit up and TAKE NOTICE - the bar has just been raised by miles, keep up! ❤️🙌👏🙏
I so appreciate that sentiment. I'm turning 50 on Friday but you have always made me feel young
Ren is a genius, and nice to see such a genuine reaction
Dude, like a lot of is Ren fans, you looked like you can relate to what he's saying in some way.
Ren is a musical and lyrical genius! I love how he plays up and down the guitar depending on which voice he is.usong.
You've got to react to his Tales Trilogy; Jenny's Tale followed by Screech's Tale and then Violet's Tale. They're in 1 video on his CZcams channel.
Another incredible thing with Ren is that his music videos are performed live and most in 1 camera shot!
Oh for sure, bro. This definitely hits close to home and I really wasn't expecting it to be as deep as it is.. totally blindsided me haha!
I completely agree! His genius is evident and I really must continue to dig, especially now he's punched me right in the feelings and REALLY made me see what he's about. I am all in for the ride. I'll definitely get onto the trilogy, brother. Thank you so much for that :) Have an awesome day, my friend :)
I noticed that the end of the song he doesn't end on the downbeat and the last "ooh", as every other song I've ever heard does, he ends it on a full rest, no minor chord question or major chord answer, it just stops. This leads you to subconsciously SEEK a reason why, even if you didn't notice consciously at the time, and his soliloquy completed it for you. You feel satisfied. BRILLIANT
Agreed the tales are amazing. Saw REN do them live in my home town Brighton. Was jaw droppingly incredible.
@@Dm-573 Love Brighton... It's mine and my wife's favourite place (I proposed on the beach 8 years ago)! Always spent my weekends there clubbing as a youngster! I'm in Essex so not far... Would love to see a Ren busking session!!!
@@gregbeard6057 Well being from Enfield and visiting my brother at Sussex uni being the reason why I ended up here I can relate to that! I just didn't ever come home again.
The forest analogy is absolutely wonderful and super spot on in its relatability. Thank you!
Ren is such a profound thinker, songwriter with unbelievable ability to communicate. this is art at its best. We should all strive to be so honest with ourselves and others.
The she sells sea shells by the sea shore, in that mocking line is making fun of another one of his songs, the money game (2) I think it's the second. But they are really good too, and the tale of jenny, screech, and violet should be next it's really good
Such a complex piece of genius I've listened to 5 of you breaking it down, still can't get enough of hearing other people's take.
Me too. I've watched five first watches too :) I've been Ren obsessed since my daughter showed me Children Of The Moon a few years ago. Ive loved everything he's done and we frequently have the "how can someone this great not be huge yet?!" conversation. But i really believe THIS is going to be the one that gets him more widely appreciated. Its about time. He actually got a shout out from Robbie Williams a few weeks ago
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and being so honest, emotive, and articulate. REN will touch those of us who need him the most, you are right when you said he would of saved a lot of people by being so raw and expressive about his own experiences both mentally and physically. He is the angel on our shoulder for sure ❤🙏🏼
No need to apologise for being emotional. That's what we seek. Us watching you watching Ren. We all connect on an emotional level through shared experiences, art, or any other form of expression. We may sometimes feel all alone, and boy do I feel so right now, but there are people out there who understand us. They share the same shade of the mind, the same beat of the heart, and the same shiver in their breath. Thank you for sharing your emotions. Love you ❤🩹
Love you right back, brother. You're absolutely not alone, let me say that, we're all out here and we feel you, see you and believe in you 🫂❤️ This was so nicely put btw. I love how much you can tell about a person by the way their emotions react to certain things. It's definitely a reminder that we're not the only ones and that's so comforting, I can't even express it haha. Have an amazing day, bro 🫂 MUCH love and light to you, you legend 😌
That's so wild I feel like everybody had the exact same reaction the first time watching it I got all crazy emotional out of nowhere and started crying. That was actually a really good analogy talking about running through the forest and everything that was exactly dead on
I'd love for you to react to more Ren, more specifically, Violets tale, Screechs tale and Jenny's tale. Ren is a brilliant storyteller and I can't get enough.
I appreciate an honest reaction and am happy to be a new sub.
You are not alone in your reaction! I, we, are with you! This song, this emotional MASTERPIECE created by Ren, has brought us all to our knees, and ultimately to a place of gratitude that this song now exists in the world. Being human is a tricky business. Ren has given us a tool , via his beautiful (genius) talents and music, that we can always reach for when we need to be reminded that we are not alone in this dance. What a gift!! I really enjoyed your reaction video! I also love how you honor the work of the artist by requesting that folks go directly to their CZcams channel and do some deep diving on their own. Very cool!
Your emotion is in a legit space. Ren’s authenticity rips holes in the armor we earned in pain. Thank you for YOUR realness.
I don’t think I’ve seen another reactor feel this song the way you did. Anyone that didn’t have a tear forming on their first listen wasn’t hearing the message. You were reminded that you were human as we all should
Your transparent and raw reaction was the perfect complement to Ren's incredibly vulnerable performance. It honestly gives his brilliance the respect it deserves. So, thanks for being brave enough to put it out there. And that forest analogy shows you have some of your own seeds of creative genius as well - really apropos. Thanks for sharing. And yes - this is my first ever comment...so sorry for the horrid user name.
Good for you brother, I'm in my early 50s and as we get closer to death, we start to realize and question that there is more to this brief life.
Death isn't the opposite to Life, but its the opposite to Birth, Life goes on in my opinion. You probably wont react to this but check out Eckhart Tolle sometime, hes has the same message all of the gurus have always had over the years, it hasn't changed.
Ren has touched on this same message although not fully but for a young musician has pointed us all in the right direction, and it is extremely powerful.
Thank you so much for your analogy of running through the forest into the clearing. I will never forget that. What a perfect way to visualize life and internal struggle. I needed that. ✌️
I truly appreciated your genuine, heartfelt reaction and comments and my reaction to this song is similar to yours even after having watched this performance numerous times. I just learned about Ren a few days ago and have gone down this rabbit hole ever since. I can personally relate to many of his songs and they deeply touch me. Ren is an amazing artist; he plays multiple instruments and has great vocal ability. I am glad you have decided to check more of him. I would suggest you also listen/react to his musical collaborations with Chinchilla, his solo street performances, as well as his street sessions as a member of "The Big Push," which really showcase his vocal and instrumental skills. Ren is one-of-a-kind.
We hear you. Running alongside you.
What a truly lovely reaction. Thank you.
Your forest analogy really speaks to me, you're trying to get out and while you can't see the end, you have an idea of how to get there, but you can't just walk in a straight line to it, if you try it'll be far harder, there will be obstacles, some you can force your way through, and others you just have to accept the fact you need to go around, or even go back for a bit and try a new path.
I have been listening to this song every day since he put it out. Today I started looking for reaction videos because I needed to know if other people were as effected by this as I was. I was wondering if you had to be a big Ren fan already to appreciate this one. Turns out even complete newbies to Ren are blown away by it.