Keith Macpherson and Renee Lamoureux first met in their hometown of Winnip… Read Full Bio ↴Keith Macpherson and Renee Lamoureux first met in their hometown of Winnipeg, Canada in 1997 - Renee was in hair-styling school; Keith was in teacher's college. They quickly realized the potential of their dynamic, formed the band Easily Amused and hit the stage at their first opportunity. "I remember the first rehearsal we had in our drummer's basement," said Keith. "It felt like Renee and I had been singing together forever. Our vocal blend stood out from the very first time we sang together as something that just simply worked." They released Novice, their first album, in 2001 and spent the next three years touring tirelessly through every major city and college town in North America.

By the time they released Simple Stuff in 2004, they had developed an audience that was eager for more of what they had to offer. From here, the path was clear: work their way into popular consciousness one show at a time.

With a name change in 2007 to Keith and Renee, the release of their third album, Revolution, has propelled the pair into a new era of good fortune -- one where their unique combination of playful harmonies and thoughtful lyrics is translating into viable commercial success, critical recognition and an ever-expanding world of open doors.

Keith and Renee have appeared at major festivals including Canadian Music Week, North By Northeast, Musexpo, London Calling, Nemo, and The Western Canadian Music Awards. Their unique charm and natural stage presence earned them spots on Canada AM, Vicki Gabereau and Open Mike with Mike Bullard, as well as opening for heavy-hitting acts including Sean Lennon , Tegan and Sara and Crash Test Dummies . They've been nominated for numerous awards and have played hundreds of shows every year since the beginning of their musical joyride.

Biography from www.easilyamused.ca

Amazing
Keith and Renee Lyrics

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Amazing grace, how sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost but now I'm found
Was blind but now I see

'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear
And grace my fears relieved
How precious did that grace appear

The hour I first believed

Through many dangers, toils and snares
I have already come
Twas grace hath brought me safe thus far
And grace will lead me home

The earth shall soon dissolve like snow
The sun forbear to shine
But God, who called me here below
Will be forever mine
Will be forever mine
Will be forever mine

When we've been there ten thousand years
Bright shining as the sun
We've no less days to sing God's praise

Than when we first begun
Than when we first begun

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Keith and Renee's song "Amazing" are a beautiful and heartfelt expression of gratitude for the salvation and grace that the singer has experienced. The song begins with a reference to the famous hymn "Amazing Grace," acknowledging the sweetness of the sound that saved a wretched soul like the singer. It speaks of a transformation, from being lost and blind to being found and able to see, all thanks to grace.

The second verse delves deeper into the impact of grace on the singer's life. It was through grace that their heart learned to fear and through grace that their fears were relieved. This emphasizes the power and significance of grace in overcoming challenges and finding peace and comfort. The lyrics highlight the precious nature of that initial experience of grace, underscoring the significance of the moment when the singer first believed.

The song then moves into the idea that despite the dangers, toils, and snares the singer has encountered, it is grace that has brought them safely through thus far and will continue to lead them home. This conveys a sense of steadfastness and reliance on grace as a guiding force in their journey.

The final verses of the song take a more eternal perspective. The lyrics speak of the impermanence of the earthly world, with references to the dissolving of the earth like snow and the sun no longer shining. However, it is in this context that the everlasting nature of God's presence and ownership is affirmed. The song concludes with the notion that when the singer has spent ten thousand years in heaven, they will still have an endless amount of time to sing God's praises, just as they did when they first began their faith journey.

Line by Line Meaning

Amazing grace, how sweet the sound
The incredible and awe-inspiring mercy, how pleasant it feels

That saved a wretch like me
That rescued a miserable person like myself

I once was lost but now I'm found
I used to be confused and without direction, but now I am discovered and guided

Was blind but now I see
I was ignorant and unaware, but now I have knowledge and understanding

'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear
It was the mercy that instilled in me a sense of reverence and caution

And grace my fears relieved
And the mercy alleviated my anxieties

How precious did that grace appear
How valuable and significant that mercy seemed

The hour I first believed
At the moment I began to have faith

Through many dangers, toils and snares
Despite facing numerous hazards, hardships, and traps

I have already come
I have already made significant progress

Twas grace hath brought me safe thus far
It was the mercy that has brought me safely this far

And grace will lead me home
And the mercy will guide me back to my destination

The earth shall soon dissolve like snow
The world will eventually perish and disappear like melting snow

The sun forbear to shine
The sun ceases to radiate light

But God, who called me here below
However, God, who summoned me to this earthly existence

Will be forever mine
Will be eternally in my possession

Will be forever mine
Will be forever mine

When we've been there ten thousand years
When we have spent an immeasurable amount of time in that place

Bright shining as the sun
Radiant and luminous like the sun

We've no less days to sing God's praise
We will have just as many days to sing God's praises

Than when we first begun
Than when we initially started

Than when we first begun
Than when we first begun

Lyrics © ACUM Ltd., Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Fionan De Barra, Keith Getty, Kristyn Lennox Getty, Writer Unknown

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01Revolution2:31

02Good Year3:30

03When I Look In Your Eyes3:29

04When You're Gone3:14

09Singing for You Love4:04

10Still Searching3:50

11Love and Pain3:53

12July4:10

13Surprise Yourself4:25

14Amazing4:27

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@davidjaw

10y↑2

LOVE IT ON SO MANY LEVELS!!!! WELL DONE!!!

@tedgrand842

10y↑4

THESE. TWO. ARE. AWESOME!!!!

@rockmyworldcanada3006

Slinging their guitars and powerful voices from Winnipeg to Nashville and Toronto, Keith Macpherson and Renee Lamoureux have spent the past three years exploring new avenues for performing, song writing and recording. It all began on tour with country superstar Dean Brody where KnR met Brody’s band and asked to record a few songs with them. Keith and Renee are nominated for Best Country Album at the WCMA 2016 for their album Feel Good Thing - an album that’s all about the journey.

@smithbros1000

10y↑1

I've seen these two perform 3 times.(See their videos from "FolkhouseOmaha") Song-writing, musicianship, harmonies and personality; they've got it all! If you get a chance, see them. Buy an album and you'll be hooked! K&R, come back to Omaha, we miss you! PS: Keith, I'm using a photo that I took of your guitar as my avatar; I hope you don't mind! LMS