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.
Don't Talk
Renaissance Lyrics
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Nothing would sway my way
I closed my eyes your designs
Left me unmoved to doubt you
Don't talk to me of love songs
Melodies stray colour my day
Don't talk about ways - that we once loved, and once lived
Don't think, I'll break down - your fingers soft on my skin
Don't talk about love - 'cause I won't let you in
I was so sure on my own
No-one could change my day
I could be happy alone
That's where I lived without you
You talk to me of love songs
Melodies weave making believe
Don't talk about ways we once laughed and made love
Don't talk about us, I've no defenses
You know I'll break down, your fingers soft on my skin
Don't talk about love - 'cause I just might let you in
Talk don't talk - talk
Talk don't talk - talk
Talk don't talk - talk
Talk don't talk - talk
Don't talk about ways - that we once loved, and once lived
Don't talk about days we were together
Don't think I'll break down - your fingers soft on my skin
Don't talk about love - 'cause I won't let you in
Don't talk about ways we once laughed and made love
Don't talk about us, I've no defenses
You know I'll break down - your fingers soft on my skin
Don't talk about love - 'cause I just might let you in
Don't talk about ways we that once loved and made thin ... together
Don't think I'll break down - your fingers soft on my skin
Don't talk about love - 'cause I just might let you in
Don't talk about ways we once laughed and made love
Don't talk about us, I've no defenses
You know
I'll break down - your fingers soft on my skin
Don't talk about love - 'cause I just might let you in
The lyrics of Renaissance's song "Don't Talk" depict a person who is trying to convince themselves that they are better off without their former lover. The first verse starts off by saying how the person was confident in their own mind, but the designs of the ex-lover do not move them to doubt themselves. However, as the song progresses, it becomes clear that the person is not as secure as they thought. The chorus expresses the idea that love is a topic that is off-limits because they cannot handle the emotions associated with it. The person is afraid that if they let their ex-lover in, they will break down and be vulnerable.
The lyrics are a reflection of the emotional turmoil that people often experience after a relationship ends. The struggle between wanting to move on and not being able to let go is a common theme that resonates with many people. The song is not only relatable but also showcases the vulnerability of human emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
I was secure in my mind
At one point, I felt confident and in control.
Nothing would sway my way
I believed that nothing could cause me to change my mind.
I closed my eyes your designs
Whatever plans you had, I ignored them.
Left me unmoved to doubt you
I was not suspicious of your intentions.
Don't talk to me of love songs
Please refrain from discussing anything romantic with me.
Melodies stray colour my day
Any mention of love songs affects my mood.
Don't talk about ways - that we once loved, and once lived
I don't want to hear about our past relationship.
Don't talk about days we were together
Reminiscing about our time together is off-limits.
Don't think, I'll break down - your fingers soft on my skin
I may become emotional if you touch me.
Don't talk about love - 'cause I won't let you in
I am not open to rekindling our relationship.
I was so sure on my own
I was confident in being alone.
No-one could change my day
I felt self-sufficient and unaffected by others.
I could be happy alone
I found contentment without companionship.
That's where I lived without you
I lived a fulfilled life without you by my side.
Melodies weave making believe
Love songs can create false hope.
You know I'll break down, your fingers soft on my skin
Your touch may cause me to become emotional.
Talk don't talk - talk
A reference to the conflicting feelings the artist has about communication in their relationship.
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Written by: DUNFORD THATCHER-NEWSINGER
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陳威廷
Changing moods and stranger feelings
In my dealings with the world
Faces that I've seen before am I sure
Or has my brain turned
Thinking about things I don't understand
Thinking about things I don't understand
Dreams and omens of my future
Like a sculpture finely molded
Stars that guide my destiny
Tell me what I will be
A chart unfolded
Thinking about things I don't understand
Thinking about things I don't understand
Da da ... la la ... oh oh oh ...
Seems there's plans for everyone
The day will come and we will know
We all are tied in with each other
Everyone brothers
One great flow
Thinking about things I don't understand
Thinking about things I don't understand
La la la ...
And in the morning of my time
I'll try to understand
I learn by what I find
And love you if I can
We don't need to know the answers
To hope and pray for peace
And each by what he can
To make us all complete
Oh oh oh ...
Mateus Humberto de Souza
Changing moods and stranger feelings
In my dealings with the world
Faces that I've seen before am I sure
Or has my brain turned
Thinking about things I don't understand
Thinking about things I don't understand
Dreams and omens of my future
Like a sculpture finely molded
Stars that guide my destiny
Tell me what I will be
A chart unfolded
Thinking about things I don't understand
Thinking about things I don't understand
Da da ... la la ... oh oh oh ...
Seems there's plans for everyone
The day will come and we will know
We all are tied in with each other
Everyone brothers
One great flow
Thinking about things I don't understand
Thinking about things I don't understand
La la la ...
And in the morning of my time
I'll try to understand
I learn by what I find
And love you if I can
We don't need to know the answers
To hope and pray for peace
And each by what he can
To make us all complete
Oh oh oh ...
Leandro Loän
Changing moods and stranger feelings
In my dealings with the world
Faces that I've seen before am I sure
Or has my brain turned
Thinking about things I don't understand
Thinking about things I don't understand
Dreams and omens of my future
Like a sculpture finely molded
Stars that guide my destiny
Tell me what I will be
A chart unfolded
Thinking about things I don't understand
Thinking about things I don't understand
Da da ... la la ... oh oh oh ...
Seems there's plans for everyone
The day will come and we will know
We all are tied in with each other
Everyone brothers
One great flow
Thinking about things I don't understand
Thinking about things I don't understand
La la la ...
And in the morning of my time
I'll try to understand
I learn by what I find
And love you if I can
We don't need to know the answers
To hope and pray for peace
And each by what he can
To make us all complete
Oh oh oh ...
Manuel Samuel
This is a true grandiose masterpiece. An amazing ensemble of fabulous composing, orchestration and singing. I, and many people I talk to, we are gradually realizing that, even if some of us prefer Yes, Genesis, Pink Floyd, King Crimson and the like, Renaissance is becoming the one and only band with a timeless sound. All the other bands have their music timestamped from the 70's, 80's and 90's. Renaissance music sounds like composed, played and recorded last week. Amazing.
Lord Protector
In a time when musical virtuosity, sublime vocals and complex arrangements were beginning to be dismissed as 'pompous' and 'pretentious', the UK press dismissed them, but the US took them to their hearts. Four years later, they had two hits in the UK, however. I was aware of them due to these two tracks when I was 13 in 1979. I later heard this in the 'Friday Night Connection' on the Friday Rock Show, with Tommy Vance, in 1983, and immediately went out and bought the album, and was hooked ever since. The only other 2 tracks on the same feature that grabbed my attention were 'July Morning' and 'the Dance of the Hipdeath Goddess'. I was already a fan of the other bands you mention.
Leandro Loän
I love them very much. It's a haunting group. Timeless music.
chickboomcrash
Could not have said better….
Rodrigo Vaz
A voz mais bela do progressivo. A mais bela canção da banda. “Nós não precisamos saber as respostas.”
machone35
One of the most beautiful compositions ever, especially after the 5 minute mark. I first heard this in 1975, and it has moved me to tears ever since.
Lo K
I first heard this in 75 . Ive never lost my love for Annie's range. Sends me there to absolute peace .not many times you find a voice that can take you there EVERY time. If anything i love it more as time goes by. Thank you Annie
Themanwhocameback2
I play this every couple of days, sometimes from just before the 5 minute mark onwards. It's better than a blast of pure oxygen.
Philippe Cirse
This music unfolds like a picture book full of stars, where birds come spinning, spinning farandoles, cracking rattles and dancing wizards. From rounds to nursery rhymes, the arrangements display their mystery, the songs fill with fervor and the instruments have the roundness and brilliance of chimes 🌿🎋 Thks !
Klaus Dreams
In 1:46 for me it is one of the best moments in the Renaissance discography: that stop and those eddies that the rhythm and melody make with bass, guitar, piano ... It reminds a little of those sudden changes of the Yes of the epoch. Absolutely masterful! Contrary to what most people think, I prefer the first part of the topic, more enigmatic and fast-paced. The second part is more beautiful, with sublime Haslam in the voice, but I find it a little simpler.
Greetings from Spain ♥️🇪🇸