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.
Flight
Renaissance Lyrics
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You held me close and turned away
And you were gone
I said I couldn't understand
Why you need a foreign land
What's wrong with home?
I need to breathe
Take a chance while I can
Not one also ran
Chorus:
I'm on a flight and its taking me closer
Home to a heart that's been left for so long
Time is all that holds me now
And the days have come and gone while I have flown
I'm coming home
I've read your letters, heard of your success
Does that mean happiness? Yes or no?
Temptation that lay across your path
Is it to much to ask to think of me?
I had to fight to be right
There was never a champion for me
Knights in armour don't exist
It's been such a risk
Repeat chorus two times
I'm on a flight and its taking me closer
Home to a heart that's been left for so long
I'm coming home
I'm coming home
I'm on a flight
"Flight" by Renaissance is a song about the difficulty of leaving loved ones behind in search of one's own destiny. The singer is saying goodbye to someone and watching them "fly away." They express their confusion about why the person needs to leave and asks, "What's wrong with home?" However, the singer also acknowledges the desire to explore and take risks in life, concluding that they need to "take a chance while [they] can." They reassure the person that they will come home, even though time has passed, and express a sense of longing to reconnect with their loved ones.
The lyrics of the song emphasize the theme of balancing personal growth and exploration with one's responsibility to family and community. The singer feels torn between the temptation to seek fame and fortune and the duty to remain loyal to their roots. They wonder if their loved ones have found true happiness and success and express a fear of being forgotten or replaced by other people or things. The song conveys a message of hope that it is possible to pursue one's dreams without losing touch with the people and places that matter most.
Overall, "Flight" is a poignant and reflective song that touches on universal themes of love, loss, and longing. It is a powerful reminder of the value of human connection and the importance of finding balance in life.
Line by Line Meaning
I watched you fly away today
I saw you leave today
You held me close and turned away
You held me close but then let go and left
And you were gone
You left and were no longer there
I said I couldn't understand
I expressed my confusion
Why you need a foreign land
Why you chose to go to a different country
What's wrong with home?
What's the problem with staying at home?
I need to breathe
I need to take a breath and have some space
Need to see what this life's got in store for me
I want to experience what life has to offer
Take a chance while I can
I want to take a risk while I still can
Not one also ran
I don't want to be just another ordinary person
I've read your letters, heard of your success
I have received your letters and heard about your achievements
Does that mean happiness? Yes or no?
Does that mean you are happy? Or not?
Temptation that lay across your path
The things that may have tempted you
Is it too much to ask to think of me?
Can you take a moment to consider me?
I had to fight to be right
I had to struggle to do what was right
There was never a champion for me
I didn't have anyone supporting me
Knights in armor don't exist
I didn't have anyone coming to rescue me
It's been such a risk
It has been a dangerous journey
I'm on a flight and its taking me closer
I am on a plane that is bringing me closer
Home to a heart that's been left for so long
Back to a place where my heart has been waiting for a long time
Time is all that holds me now
All I have now is time
And the days have come and gone while I have flown
I have been away for a while and time has passed
I'm coming home
I am returning to my home
I'm on a flight and its taking me closer
I am on a plane that is bringing me closer
Home to a heart that's been left for so long
Back to a place where my heart has been waiting for a long time
I'm coming home
I am returning to my home
I'm coming home
I am returning to my home
I'm on a flight
I am on a plane
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JOHN PHILLIP CAMP, MICHAEL DUNFORD
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