Renaissance
There are 7 artists/bands under the name of Renaissance:
1) A Britis… Read Full Bio ↴There are 7 artists/bands under the name of Renaissance:
1) A British progressive rock band - The first incarnation of Renaissance came out of the ashes of The Yardbirds in early 1968 when drummer Jim McCarty and guitarist/vocalist Keith Relf formed an acoustic based band. They added keyboardist John Hawken, bassist Louis Cennamo and vocalist Jane Relf (Keith's sister). This band released two albums (Renaissance (1969) and Illusion (1971)) before breaking up. Some of the members reformed as Illusion.
McCarty then reformed the band with singer Binky Cullom, bassist Jon Camp, keyboardist John Tout, drummer Terence Sullivan, and guitarist/composer Michael Dunford. Cullom was promptly replaced by Annie Haslam, then McCarty himself left soon after, but this group went on to become the "classic" lineup of Renaissance. They recorded a string of successful albums starting with the LP Prologue (1972). Throughout numerous personnel changes in the 70s, Haslam, Dunford and Camp remained the core of the band.
Their particular brand of mixing classical and classically-inspired music with melodic rock is arguably one of the most successful attempts at this sort of fusion. In the 80s, the band saw their popularity wane with a turn to shorter song forms dominated by synthesizers. After breaking up in the mid-80s, various combinations have reformed for concerts and recordings.
2) A Mexican rock band ( Mexican Renaissance)
3) A Japanese band. (Japanese Rеnaissance)
4) A Serbian medieval/renaissance assemble
5) Renaissance - The band was originally formed back in November 1991 by Chriss Ons (guitar) who decided to leave the band he was in at the time, Chronic Death. His band mates Dirk Vollon (bass) and Jürgen De Wispelare (drums) joined the new project, followed by Domingo Smets (guitar). The idea was to musically break out of restraining thrash/death metal sound and to incorporate more harmonic content & epic song structure into the songwriting, something which seemed impossible if staying in Chronic Death. The band set out to rehearse and by early '92 had some song ideas together, most of which would wind up on the bands debut demo Archway later that year. By late '92 The band got offered a split 7" EP (with the band Ancient Rites) on a small Belgian label, After Dark Records, and used the demo track "Windows" for that release. Meanwhile the band had also been brought to the attention of Hans de Wyngaert of the new label Shiver Records. A deal to release the 13 minute epic track "Tired Blood / Vaudeville" (split over 2 sides) on a 7" single was signed in early '93. Both EP's sold really well, yet while keeping on searching to find new band members, it was mainly Chriss who, assisted by Dirk, would continue writing new material using a small 4 track recorder. Despite the fact that it looked like the trio Chriss/Dirk/Santiago had become a studio project until other musicians were found, Shiver records offered them a CD deal. During the summer of '93, about a year after the bands first demo; Chriss and Dirk recorded a 40-minute piece called "The Death Of Art". The initial idea was to make a concept album and to focus on just the music, and add vocals later. A friend of the band, Canadian writer and philosophy student John Hymers, was asked to write a poem entitled "The Death Of Art", which would serve as working material for vocalist Santiago. After the final vocal tracks had been recorded, Chriss finished the project by himself due to a lack of input and interest from Dirk. The album finally saw release on Shiver Records in February 1994. The first pressing of the CD sold out in a matter of months, and the album has been repressed and licensed since (including a Polish issue in cassette format). Chriss took a break from writing and recording for about a year, only to start doing so again by mid '95, with Dirk Vollon sporadically collaborating. For the time being, the project name was also changed to Rinascimento, to avoid confusion with the other Renaissance, a band that released material mainly during the 70's. Tons of stuff was recorded over the following years, but, reluctant to release another record without the ability to perform any of it live, most of this demo material was shelved or not entirely completed - Chriss didn't really feel the "need" to make the music commercially available on a label so in 1998, a double CDR set aptly titled "Rinascimento - demos 1995-1998" was distributed among just a few friends of the band. Due to other interests and activities, the whole project was laid to rest by late 1998 ... (from the official website - http://renaissance_online.tripod.com/biography.html )
6) Renaissance - an Acapella Christian Quartet - In 1985 a new birth of music took place in Los Angeles, California that would change the landscape of acappella gospel music forever.
The quartet is comprised of soprano and first tenor Sharon Harris, first and second tenor George Pendergrass, baritone Adam Thompson, and first and second tenor Ronald Walker. All four are noted alumni of Southwestern Christian College in Terrell, Texas.
Every member of the group is also a distinguished lead singer in a league all their own. In addition to the Renaissance project, members of the group have also left an indubitable imprint on the world of Christian music. Not only has he released several solo albums, Ronald Walker has deposited a treasury of well-known songs particularly among church groups, sadly many of which still go without his credit today. Sharon Harris has lent her angelic voice to several projects including Los Angeles' own Southside Church of Christ Choir, Reflections, enjoyed a brief stint with Straight Company, and was a featured vocalist on "Acappella Gospel," produced by George Pendergrass and Keith Lancaster. Adam Thompson has provided "the bottom" on Ron Walker's projects, is a worship leader in Reseda, California, in addition to pursuing an acting career in Hollywood. Probably the most notable member of Renaissance to date is George Pendergrass who is known to people everywhere as the lead singer of the internationally known group, Acappella. His powerful voice is immediately recognizable and needs no introduction in most circles of the music industry. Featured on over 15 albums on the Acappella Music Group, George has also performed with U2, Michael W. Smith, on a Disney soundtrack and with a host of other well-known recording artists.
7) An all-female accapella group from the University of Maine, Orono.
1) A Britis… Read Full Bio ↴There are 7 artists/bands under the name of Renaissance:
1) A British progressive rock band - The first incarnation of Renaissance came out of the ashes of The Yardbirds in early 1968 when drummer Jim McCarty and guitarist/vocalist Keith Relf formed an acoustic based band. They added keyboardist John Hawken, bassist Louis Cennamo and vocalist Jane Relf (Keith's sister). This band released two albums (Renaissance (1969) and Illusion (1971)) before breaking up. Some of the members reformed as Illusion.
McCarty then reformed the band with singer Binky Cullom, bassist Jon Camp, keyboardist John Tout, drummer Terence Sullivan, and guitarist/composer Michael Dunford. Cullom was promptly replaced by Annie Haslam, then McCarty himself left soon after, but this group went on to become the "classic" lineup of Renaissance. They recorded a string of successful albums starting with the LP Prologue (1972). Throughout numerous personnel changes in the 70s, Haslam, Dunford and Camp remained the core of the band.
Their particular brand of mixing classical and classically-inspired music with melodic rock is arguably one of the most successful attempts at this sort of fusion. In the 80s, the band saw their popularity wane with a turn to shorter song forms dominated by synthesizers. After breaking up in the mid-80s, various combinations have reformed for concerts and recordings.
2) A Mexican rock band ( Mexican Renaissance)
3) A Japanese band. (Japanese Rеnaissance)
4) A Serbian medieval/renaissance assemble
5) Renaissance - The band was originally formed back in November 1991 by Chriss Ons (guitar) who decided to leave the band he was in at the time, Chronic Death. His band mates Dirk Vollon (bass) and Jürgen De Wispelare (drums) joined the new project, followed by Domingo Smets (guitar). The idea was to musically break out of restraining thrash/death metal sound and to incorporate more harmonic content & epic song structure into the songwriting, something which seemed impossible if staying in Chronic Death. The band set out to rehearse and by early '92 had some song ideas together, most of which would wind up on the bands debut demo Archway later that year. By late '92 The band got offered a split 7" EP (with the band Ancient Rites) on a small Belgian label, After Dark Records, and used the demo track "Windows" for that release. Meanwhile the band had also been brought to the attention of Hans de Wyngaert of the new label Shiver Records. A deal to release the 13 minute epic track "Tired Blood / Vaudeville" (split over 2 sides) on a 7" single was signed in early '93. Both EP's sold really well, yet while keeping on searching to find new band members, it was mainly Chriss who, assisted by Dirk, would continue writing new material using a small 4 track recorder. Despite the fact that it looked like the trio Chriss/Dirk/Santiago had become a studio project until other musicians were found, Shiver records offered them a CD deal. During the summer of '93, about a year after the bands first demo; Chriss and Dirk recorded a 40-minute piece called "The Death Of Art". The initial idea was to make a concept album and to focus on just the music, and add vocals later. A friend of the band, Canadian writer and philosophy student John Hymers, was asked to write a poem entitled "The Death Of Art", which would serve as working material for vocalist Santiago. After the final vocal tracks had been recorded, Chriss finished the project by himself due to a lack of input and interest from Dirk. The album finally saw release on Shiver Records in February 1994. The first pressing of the CD sold out in a matter of months, and the album has been repressed and licensed since (including a Polish issue in cassette format). Chriss took a break from writing and recording for about a year, only to start doing so again by mid '95, with Dirk Vollon sporadically collaborating. For the time being, the project name was also changed to Rinascimento, to avoid confusion with the other Renaissance, a band that released material mainly during the 70's. Tons of stuff was recorded over the following years, but, reluctant to release another record without the ability to perform any of it live, most of this demo material was shelved or not entirely completed - Chriss didn't really feel the "need" to make the music commercially available on a label so in 1998, a double CDR set aptly titled "Rinascimento - demos 1995-1998" was distributed among just a few friends of the band. Due to other interests and activities, the whole project was laid to rest by late 1998 ... (from the official website - http://renaissance_online.tripod.com/biography.html )
6) Renaissance - an Acapella Christian Quartet - In 1985 a new birth of music took place in Los Angeles, California that would change the landscape of acappella gospel music forever.
The quartet is comprised of soprano and first tenor Sharon Harris, first and second tenor George Pendergrass, baritone Adam Thompson, and first and second tenor Ronald Walker. All four are noted alumni of Southwestern Christian College in Terrell, Texas.
Every member of the group is also a distinguished lead singer in a league all their own. In addition to the Renaissance project, members of the group have also left an indubitable imprint on the world of Christian music. Not only has he released several solo albums, Ronald Walker has deposited a treasury of well-known songs particularly among church groups, sadly many of which still go without his credit today. Sharon Harris has lent her angelic voice to several projects including Los Angeles' own Southside Church of Christ Choir, Reflections, enjoyed a brief stint with Straight Company, and was a featured vocalist on "Acappella Gospel," produced by George Pendergrass and Keith Lancaster. Adam Thompson has provided "the bottom" on Ron Walker's projects, is a worship leader in Reseda, California, in addition to pursuing an acting career in Hollywood. Probably the most notable member of Renaissance to date is George Pendergrass who is known to people everywhere as the lead singer of the internationally known group, Acappella. His powerful voice is immediately recognizable and needs no introduction in most circles of the music industry. Featured on over 15 albums on the Acappella Music Group, George has also performed with U2, Michael W. Smith, on a Disney soundtrack and with a host of other well-known recording artists.
7) An all-female accapella group from the University of Maine, Orono.
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A Song for All Seasons From the start through all time Here upon the wind Disorder …
Africa Breaking away I want to stay Lay in your arms awhile And wat…
America Some have said, down through history If you last it's…
Ashes Are Burning Travel the days of freedom Roads leading everywhere Come wit…
At The Harbour Out at daybreak to the sun Seas are drifting glass The tides…
Auto-Tech Six o'clock in the morning--I'm yawning Get out of this bed…
Autotech Six o'clock in the morning--I'm yawning Get out of this bed …
Back Home Once Again [Theme From The T.V. Series "The Paper Lads"] Come along wi…
Black Flame I am words, I am speaking I never heard my conclusion Lost…
Bonjour Swansong Couldn't have loved you more but I know I could have…
Bound For Infinity Warm sun shining through seagulls wings Makes mottled patter…
Bullet Hey Lady Sodom Ramanah Black mamba bamboo business on a red…
Camera Camera Open up your magazine and see what's inside I'm sure that…
Can You Hear Me Morning people take the news A paper window on a world They…
Can You Understand Dollars down the penny drain Frozen in the clouds Dream away…
CAN'T IGNORE ME Morning people take the news A paper window on a world They…
Captive Heart I made my dreams then lost them They left and I…
Carpet Of The Sun Come along with me Down into the world of seeing Come, and…
Chagrin Boulevard Nothing to say I see your face Memories haunt me again Th…
Closer Than Yesterday As morning leaves the night Opening my eyes I feel that you…
Cold Is Being So cold is being lonely Behold the feeling lonely The living…
Day Of The Dreamer Falling around me lay, parts of my life I'm leaving them…
Dear Landseer Dear landseer We have been asked by the queen She has heard…
Deja Vu I thought it was over I thought I was free of…
Distant Horizons Distant horizons you're surprising me See how you've changed…
do it to it In that moment all the stars aligned So straight and perfect…
Dolphin's Prayer Thousands of years Dolphins have been here Now they must lea…
Don't Talk I was secure in my mind Nothing would sway my way I…
Dreamaker Five below, watch the headlights rush by Monday morning, tir…
Electric Avenue Brought up and lived by the modern age Brought a new…
Eva When I meet you, rainy day You were so wild, I…
Face Of Yesterday The lonely street eclipsed the sun Until the sculptor had b…
Faeries What lies beneath the Rowan tree Magic dust that I may…
Flight I watched you to fly away today You held me close…
Flood at Lyons You lie in peaceful slumbers But yet so proud So safe the…
Forever Changing Where we threw the stone The stream ran warm inside the…
Friends Imagine a new world Unseen and without form And this our day…
Golden Key Turn of the golden key Company machine Sell his identity Spi…
Golden Thread The thread is tugging hard The refugee from Love's not his…
Grandine Il Vento Verse 1 I'm not alone I'm quietly breathing The mirror becom…
Great Highway We made tracks for the Great Highway In the night the…
I Think of You I love you like a stream flows restless to the…
In My Life If I could be here with you today I would change…
In The Sunshine Love of my life Where are you now on this earth Safe…
Innocence If you want the reasons For the changing of the seasons And…
Island There is an island Where it should never be Surrounded by su…
Island of Avalon Island of Avalon fools, heroes equal share Truth, legend, f…
It's You It's too bad, we just made it past the start It's…
Jekyll And Hyde Duplicated man, inside, double tied Prisoner, he's back to b…
Jigsaw When I knew nothing most things seemed very clear There was…
Kalynda Each day brings me closer home to you The place I…
Kiev He was a man just a simple man His thoughts and…
Kindness Watching the mist rolling over the sea Watching the tide as…
Kings & Queens Kings and Queens are running wild, lonely for each other Pri…
Lady From Tusany He stood with bow in hand as the curtain rose Thunderous…
Let It Grow Taking time to find the right line Talking easy with the…
Life In Brazil Voices and music cry to be heard See the white horses…
Lock In On Love Some people knocking at the door, you tell them "come…
Love Goes On Love goes on, love goes on, love goes on As the…
Love Is All My love is the ocean, seas of seeing My love is…
Love Lies Love Dies I thought love so gentle, so pure I knew love so…
Majik Day by day I'm feeling the need To search to find Hear…
May You Be Blessed Love - may you be blessed Live in the warmth of…
Midas Man Gold - said the man to the many I want money…
Missing Persons It's tragic--keeps on happening all the time It's the kind o…
Moonlight Shadow The first time ever she saw him, Carried away by a…
Mother Russia Pays the price, works the seasons through Frozen days, he th…
Mr. Pine Oh, Mr. Pine doesn't wait till after nine There's not a…
No Beginning No End There must have been a time when you weren't on…
Northen Lights [Chorus] The northern lights are in my mind They guide me …
Northern Lights [Chorus] The northern lights are in my mind They guide me ba…
Ocean Gypsy Tried to take it all away And learn her freedom just…
Okichi-San Sunlight shining Kyoko-san Shades her face behind her fan Si…
On The Frontier We all are standing unafraid on the frontier We all are…
One Thousand Roses I love to watch you move swaying like a child I…
Only Angels Have Wings A different smile upon her face He's proud to be a…
Only When I Laugh Sitting here alone my thoughts of you I hold your photograp…
Opening Out Fading mist you swirl and dance before my eyes To realise Th…
Orient Express Hour by hour I feel the tension mounting Pretty soon now…
Other Woman The other woman The other woman I turn away, know you're ly…
Past Orbits Of Dust All of the wind Floating in time Dust into life, Sun str…
Pearls Of Wisdom Quiet lapping waves On this gentle day Sweet divine you came…
Porcelain In my dreams, I'm dying all the time Then I wake…
Prologue [Vocalize]…
Quicksilver Once I saw you leather and lace Andy Warhol fixing some…
Remember I have her letters Perfume lingers on every page Tied with r…
Richard IX Deep in the past there lived a man whose story…
Running Away From You When you get to the top in the small town Then…
Running Hard Running hard towards what used to be Losing ground in change…
Scheherazade Song Of Scheherazade: Fanfare/The Betrayal/The Sultan/Love T…
Secret Mission All at once we turned our heads To find each other…
She Is Love There bound to lazy days Here they would dream Cast all thei…
Shining Where The Sun Has Been I can feel the summer coming on. Winter's gone, The…
So Blase We were enchanged love would last for always Taken for grant…
Somewhere West Of Here I know it's hard to get it out Pick up the…
Song For All Seasons From the start through all time Here upon the wind Disorde…
Song of Scheherazade Sultan king cruel majesty Ordered that his women die A singl…
Sounds Of The Sea Watching winter pools take me to the sea Carried by the…
Spare Some Love Shadows darkness, follows quiet shadows You walk beside a s…
Star of The Show What did become of the girl I once knew What of…
Symphony of Light Rays from the sunlight Poured through his bedroom Waking his…
The Body Machine Is it right that it should be this good I'm feeling…
The Captive Heart I made my dreams then lost them They left and I…
The Day of The Dreamer Falling around me lay, parts of my life I'm leaving them…
The Entertainer Here in the spotlight cold air tonight, I'm giving all…
The Flood At Lyons You lie in peaceful slumbers But yet so proud So safe the…
The Other Woman The other woman The other woman I turn away, know you're ly…
The Race Around the world he traveled To start the games that he…
The Sea As much as I dreamed of it You did not dream…
The Sisters The sisters worked for the people round them Their Spanish l…
The Vultures Fly High While in the streets of all our fears They reign supreme…
The Winter Tree Met a man with the answer to everything Books and words…
The Young Prince and Princess as Told by Scheherazade Song Of Scheherazade: Fanfare/The Betrayal/The Sultan/Love T…
Things I Don Changing moods and stranger feelings In my dealings with the…
Touching Once Leaving all their thoughts behind Passing over timeless was…
Trip To The Fair I took a trip down to look at the fair When…
Tyrant-Tula It is nothing to live as we do Day to day…
Ukraine Ways I can hear Brazilian love songs, more every day They seem…
Vultures Fly High While in the streets of all our fears They reign supreme…
Wanderer Wanderer, oh wanderer Chasing up every star Run for one and …
Writers Wronged This time, you said it all, it's there in black…
You We only last a few moments Our moments are only a…