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.
Àfrica
Renaissance Lyrics
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I want to stay
Lay in your arms awhile
And watch break of day
Safe in your smile
Mile after mile
I have a photograph
Image of you
Hear the drums
Caress the sound
The music is all around
Each beat could be the start
The end for a lonely heart
[Chorus]
Come to me go with me Africa
Here in your mystique Africa
Dark and serene
Just like a dream
Gaze at the deepest eyes
That i've ever seen
Live for today
Watch child at play
He speaks of innocence
So far from away
Stay understood
All of life before you stands
Beginning the ancient man
Each beat be the one
A shot from a loaded gun
[Chorus]
I have a photograph Africa
Lay in your arms awhile Africa
[Chorus: x2]
The song "Africa" by Renaissance is a beautiful romantic melody that describes the longing for a place and a person. The singer wants to break away and stay in the arms of their beloved in Africa, admiring the break of day together. The safety and warmth of their smile helps them go mile after mile, and they carry a photograph of their loved one with them - an image that captures and contains their view of Africa. The song transports the listener to the continent, as they imagine hearing the drums and caressing the sound of the music all around them. Each beat of the drum could be the start or end of a lonely heart, but the singer urges the listener to come and go with them to Africa, to experience its mystique, its dark and serene beauty, and to gaze into the deepest eyes they've ever seen. They encourage us to live for today, and to watch children at play, speaking of innocence so far away, and to stand before all of life with understanding and wisdom. Each beat could be the one shot from a loaded gun - a powerful metaphor that reminds listeners to cherish every moment and to embrace life fully.
Line by Line Meaning
Breaking away
I want to leave behind my old life and start fresh
I want to stay
But at the same time, I want to stay with you
Lay in your arms awhile
Let’s spend some time together in each other’s embrace
And watch break of day
Enjoy the beginning of a new day together, maybe even watch the sunrise
Safe in your smile
Being with you makes me feel safe and secure
Mile after mile
As we travel together, our love remains strong
I have a photograph
I have a memory of you that I hold close to my heart
Containing my view
That reminds me of how beautiful you are
Image of you
In my mind, I can see your face so clearly
Hear the drums
The sound of the music is captivating
Caress the sound
I want to immerse myself in the music and feel its rhythm
The music is all around
It’s as if the music is a part of the very air we breathe
Each beat could be the start
Each drum beat is like a new beginning, full of possibilities
The end for a lonely heart
But for those who are lonely, the last beat signals the end of the song, and maybe even a sense of hopelessness
Come to me go with me Africa
Come with me on this adventure, to Africa
Here in your mystique Africa
Africa, with all of its mystery and allure
Dark and serene
There is a sense of tranquility in the darkness
Just like a dream
It almost doesn’t feel real, like a dream
Gaze at the deepest eyes
Looking into each other’s eyes, there’s a connection that goes beyond words
That I’ve ever seen
I’ve never seen eyes quite like yours before
Live for today
Let’s focus on enjoying the present moment
Watch child at play
We can look at the children playing and remember the innocence of youth
He speaks of innocence
Innocence is so precious and fleeting
So far from away
It’s sad to think that it’s not always present in our day-to-day lives
Stay understood
I want to stay close to you and have us understand each other completely
All of life before you stands
There’s an entire world of possibilities open to us
Beginning the ancient man
Even though we are modern, we share a connection with the people who came before us
Each beat be the one
Each moment is important, and each new beginning sets off a chain of events
A shot from a loaded gun
It’s exciting and a little scary to think of what the future holds
I have a photograph Africa
My memories of us in Africa are something that I treasure
Lay in your arms awhile Africa
I long to be back in your arms, in Africa
Come to me go with me Africa
Africa will always hold a special place in our hearts
Here in your mystique Africa
And it’s all because of the mystical, alluring nature of Africa
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: DUNFORD CAMP
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Arberor
-Byzantine empire flourished hosting the university of Constantinople and the last great ancient library of Constantinople aswell.
-the 12th century Renaissance,
-the Italian renaissance
-By the year 1300 England had built the tallest building ever built in human history.
-in 1400s Italian built the Florence cathedral.
In the year 717 the Umayyad caliphate had already conquered Persia Middle East North Africa but then tried conquering Constantinople and failed. When the muslims were retreating the Bulgarian massacre the invading Arab 💪
Fila Nike
East African slave trade was ongoing during this period as the Portuguese had settled in Mombasa Kenya around the late 1500s. They built Fort Jesus in 1593-1596 which to this day is still a historical place in our country. Labor was done by the Swahili people and they used the Renaissance design to build it as it was popular during this time. Definitely a place to visit and learn its history if any of you get a chance to visit Kenya 🇰🇪
Martin Esho
Also to note is the fact that the Maasai people were the only people that were not captured and sold as slaves during this time. They were fierce and opposed any attempts of infiltration by the foreigners. This manifested all the way to colonisation. To date, they still maintain a sizeable ancient way of life subtly affected by modern ways of life.
Fila Nike
@Martin Esho very true!! The Maasai to this day still uphold their cultural values, attires and traditions. Very unique people
Enya Audia
This is super important information. I have a lecture exploring both Africa and Europe during the middle ages. I'm going to include this video in my world, western and Caribbean history classes. Europeans would not have had a "rebirth" without exploiting Africa, parts of Asia and the Caribbean. But often when they explore the European renaissance, they use one to two sentences that credits their expansion and "intelligence" while they limit information and use subjective language and perpetuate ideas of inferiority about the colonized. Thank you for your constant contribution. You're a legend.
Daphne Gabriel
@Enya Douglas. One of the attributes of my late grandma and mom was their mention of Timbuktu in Trinidad. I even inherited huge gold bangles of my great great grandma. I also had jewelry from birth. Rings, chains, earrings, bangles, slave wrist bands and bracelets. Both male and female siblings received them. One of my late uncle's was called "Sonny boy" from a child.
B O'door
@Ario 4 Europe major center of civilizational achievement? really don’t think so dude, that’s called the Middle East. Before there was even a renaissance in Europe there were plenty of them in the Middle East, stop your nonsense.
Arberor
I don’t think you understood anything. The Renaissance isn’t a event that just occurred out of no where in Europe. What preceded the renaissance was the 12th century Renaissance. By the 1300s universities had been widespread across the European continent not just in England France Italy Spain and Germany but also lesser known regions such as Albania and Ireland which also hosted universities in the 1300s.
Even before the 12th century renaissance. It not as of there was no advanced culture in Europe. For example the Byzantine empire flourished thankfully we have the Hagia Sofia still standing so ignorant people like you can’t make ignorant statement yet you still do.
Bulgaria in the 9th century for example wasn’t savages, they governed over vast areas of land , they established a writting system of their own, their established a Bulgarian Orthodox Church for their own ethnic group and religious institutions as well as literacy institutions.
Same with Venice. According to Angus maddison who is known in his works in economic history. In the year 1000 AD the Byzantine empire had the 2nd highest gdp in the world after the Song Dynasty.
Arberor
@Ario 4 it’s not just Greece and Rome. When the Roman Empire fell. The Byzantine empire still hosted the largest city in the world. And in the 6th century the Byzantine empire entered a new golden age incorporating Italy back into the Roman Empire temporarily. Thankfully we have the Hagia Sofia which still stand as a monument built before the birth of Islam to demonstrate just how classical works survived.
The Islamic golden age post dates the fall of Rome by centuries. The empire which preserved the Classical Greek and Roman works was the Byzantine empire which is a European civilization. The library of Constantinople remained the last great ancient library up until Islamic conquest in 1453. Aswell as hosting the university of Constantinople
Mr. Metro
Africa, specifically West Africa was very strong during the Middle-Ages; I am surprised this video wasn’t an hour long.
ANDY LUMEH © I bring you Gold.
Excuse me? The so-called European Italian renossance was all africans. The Medici family were black africans from west Africa. Mende tribe.
Lodovivco stuvsa the Duke of Milan , was a Blackman.
All Michaelangelo and leonaodo da Vinci were all black africans.
Today, history books shows you fake pictures of white Italians. ..history was rewritten by the conquorers.
Martin Luther king and booker T. Washington were all mende people from w at Africa.. king Jimmy and queen Charlotte of North Carolina's were all mende royal families. The queen of shebha came from ehebro island in West Africa. Rich with diamonds and spices. The very British first slaves were Christians taken from shebro island in west Africa.
The British know this truthful legend.