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.
I Think of You
Renaissance Lyrics
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See you like the mist touches clouds, touches me
See you in the stars wherever you may be
I think of you, think of you
If ever you're near and have some time to spend
I love you every way, love you like a friend
And then when you leave a whisper in my mind
When I see a bird fly over to the sea
And the sun in the sky is shining warm and free
And when I feel the wind blow cool over me
I think of you, think of you
In "I Think of You," Renaissance captures the essence of a love that is all-encompassing and ever-present. The lyrics convey the idea that the love between two people is like a force of nature, constantly flowing and touching everything around it. The imagery of a stream flowing to the sea and mist touching the clouds and the singer emphasizes the vast and boundless nature of this great love. The stars in the sky and the warm sun serve as metaphors for the beloved's presence, even when they are physically absent. The singer's thoughts of their love are never far away, and as such, their presence is always felt.
The song also speaks to the idea that love can exist in many forms. The singer loves their beloved "in every way," even if it is only as a friend. The love between two people does not always have to be romantic, indicating that true love transcends boundaries and expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
I love you like a stream
My love for you is always flowing, just like a stream that never stops on its way to the sea.
Flows restless to the sea
My love for you is restless, always trying to find its way to you, just like a stream that flows onwards towards the sea.
See you like the mist
I see you as something mysterious and elusive, like a mist that appears and disappears in front of my eyes.
Touches clouds, touches me
You are like a mist that can touch the clouds, which makes me feel like you can reach me even when you are far away.
See you in the stars
Whenever I look up at the sky and see the stars, I imagine that you are also looking at them, no matter where you are.
Where ever you may be
No matter where you are, I always feel a strong connection to you and think about you constantly.
I think of you
You are constantly on my mind and I can't stop thinking about you.
If ever you're near
If you happen to be close to me, even for a little while, I will be able to express my love for you in every possible way.
And have some time to spend
If you have some free time and want to spend it with me, I will seize the opportunity to show you how much I care about you.
I love you every way
I love you in every way possible, and I will always find new ways to express my love for you.
Love you like a friend
My love for you is strong and deep, just like my friendship for you.
And then when you leave
Even when you are not with me, I will still feel close to you and think about you all the time.
A whisper in my mind
The thought of you will always remain at the back of my mind, like a soft whisper that I can hear no matter where I am.
When I see a bird
Whenever I see a bird flying free in the sky, I am reminded of your spirit, which is also free and unbridled.
Fly over to the sea
The bird flying over the sea symbolizes your journey through life, which I imagine as an endless adventure full of wonder and amazement.
And the sun in the sky
When I see the sun shining in the sky, I am reminded of your inner strength and warmth, which radiates out from your very being.
Is shining warm and free
Your spirit is like the sun, shining warm and free, and inspiring me to be a better person every day.
And when I feel the wind
Whenever I feel the wind blowing against my face, I am reminded of your presence, which is always with me, whether you are physically present or not.
Blow cool over me
The coolness of the wind is like your calming influence on my life, which helps me to stay grounded and centered no matter what happens.
I think of you
No matter what happens, I will always think of you and keep you close to my heart.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BETTY MARY THATCHER, MICHAEL DUNFORD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Lord Erebus
I love you like a stream flows restless to the sea
See you like the mist touches clouds, touches me
See you in the stars wherever you may be
I think of you, think of you
If ever you're near and have some time to spend
I love you every way, love you like a friend
And then when you leave a whisper in my mind
I think of you, think of you
When I see a bird fly over to the sea
And the sun in the sky is shining warm and free
And when I feel the wind blow cool over me
I think of you, think of you
Stephen Lisson
I'm sitting in my hospital bed, listening to this wonderfull song. I had surgery to remove part of my colon, a few days ago and i'm recoering now. I can think of no better way to recover form this , than listening to one of my alltime favourite band's music.BRILLIANT!
Claudio Hermosilla
All healing is love, man. I hope you are doing much better already!
Stephen Lisson
@Clarence Alfonso Thank-you mate. God Bless!!!!!!
Clarence Alfonso
I hope the best for you man! Heal well
Kent Clark
This song can really bring you to tears! It is so exquisitely delicate and emotional, with Annie's voice the frosting on the cake.
Kent Clark
@Stephen Lisson And this song is like being trapped in a Harlequin romance. Or an old MGM musical- makes me want to fall back a bunch of decades!
Kent Clark
@Stephen Lisson Thanks! I've been a fan since way back! I saw them in Seattle, 1978 at the Paramount. Wow! It was the ultimate!
Tieu Kha Vu
@Stephen Lisson I also can get enough of Annie's voice. She sings and looks like an Angel. Besides this one, I am also in love with "Carpet of the sun". Vocally, she is a mix of Jon Anderson of Yes and Joni Mitchell.
Stephen Lisson
Sorry Bart
Stephen Lisson
I couldn't have put that better in words, than you did Burt. ANGELIC VOICE!!!!!