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.
Bound For Infinity
Renaissance Lyrics
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Makes mottled patterns upon the sea
Transparent fames in feathered flight
Bound for infinity
I am near you your freedom flight
Your ruffled waters they gleam
Solid coast of grayness
A salty glistening sheet
And glide the breezes bright stream
Wondering when game sun splashed
A crystal waters dream
The lyrics of Renaissance's song "Bound for Infinity" describe a picturesque scene of seagulls soaring above the sea, framing the warm sun with their wings and creating a beautiful pattern on the water below. The imagery in the lyrics brings to mind a peaceful and serene setting, as the seagulls fly freely and boundlessly towards infinity. The singer speaks of being near the seagulls, watching as the sunlight reflects off the water, and seeing the solid gray coast in the distance. The salty sea glistens like a sheet, providing a beautiful backdrop for the seagulls' flight.
The singer recognizes the seagulls' freedom and their ability to follow the wind and glide on the bright stream of the breezes forever. As the seagulls continue their journey, the singer wonders about the crystal waters of the sea, perhaps reflecting on their own dreams of boundless freedom and endless possibilities. The lyrics of "Bound for Infinity" evoke a sense of awe, appreciation for nature, and an understanding of the beauty in letting go and following the winds of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Warm sun shining through seagulls wings
The gentle and warm sun shines through the wings of the seagulls.
Makes mottled patterns upon the sea
The sun's rays create speckled patterns on the surface of the sea.
Transparent flames in feathered flight
The seagulls' flight is graceful and light, like transparent flames.
Bound for infinity
The seagulls' flight seems endless and limitless.
I am near you your freedom flight
The artist is near the seagulls as they fly freely.
Your ruffled waters they gleam
The water is sparkling and shining in the light.
Solid coast of grayness
The shore is a solid and unchanging gray color.
A salty glistening sheet
The sea has a shimmering and sparkling appearance, like a sheet of glittering salt.
And you will follow the wind forever
The seagulls will continue to fly wherever the wind takes them, without end.
And glide the breezes bright stream
The seagulls will effortlessly glide through the bright and calming streams of air.
Wondering when game sun splashed
The singer reflects on the moments when the sun splashed over the sea and sky, creating a beautiful sight.
A crystal water's dream
The sea looks like a dreamy, crystal-clear and splendid view.
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@sandokas
O sol brilha quente por entre as asas das gaivotas
Sarapintando o mar
Famoso transparente em vôo emplumado
Rumo ao infinito
Estou perto de ti, do teu vôo de liberdade
As tuas encrespadas águas brilham
Um tom cinzento de costa sólida
Uma folha salgada cintilante
Tu vais seguir o vento para sempre
Pairar nas brisas da corrente clara
Ponderando sobre aquela vez que o sol salpicou
Um sonho de águas cristalinas
@jp547
This is the prettiest song I have ever heard. God her voice is so amazing.
@iveg8905
The song and her voice makesme shivers
@davidclark9244
Bound for Infinity has earned Annie Haslam a place in Heaven! I fell in love with the unique, highly ethereal sound of Renaissance (and their sexy and very lovely, featured vocalist, Annie!) the night I first experienced them live and in-person as the main act on the outdoor stage at a university in Boca Raton, Florida (USA), one evening long ago back in 1974. I'm still listening and loving the magic of their music all these years later.
@kentclark6420
Prologue is one of the best albums ever!
@philmann3476
Agreed. For some reason, it's considered one of their lesser albums. But always been my close second favorite after Turn of the Cards.
@jpirard
I cannot believe that as a fan ot this band for decades I have never heard this album!!!!! well on the strength of this alone I MUST aquire it.
@nathdiascanto
Fantastico!❤❤❤❤
@jesmalayli
I have always LOVED this group and STILL LOVE THEM SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH!!! Tons of the best memories.... what a great time our generation had when teenagers!!!!
@wkmac2
Really shows off the talents of John Tout. Combined with Annie's angelic voice, WOW!
@philiparthurdent
I love Annie Haslam too. ;-) And I love this song. One of my all time favourites. One of the greatest female voices