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 RΠ΅naissance)
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 JΓΌrgen 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.
Midas Man
Renaissance Lyrics
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I want money and I'll make it grow
I will count my worth in gold - wealth untold
I'll sell my soul - Midas Man
Sold - said the man to the many
Work for me, I'll only steal your time
I will count my money out, there's no doubt
I'll sell my soul - Midas Man - Midas Man
I'll take from the blind and I'll get up ahead
I'll sneak up behind and I'll steal
I'll take all that you have
And then all that you've concealed
I'll take anything I can get - I'll make you
I'll break you and I'll make you sweat
Nothing is worth nothing unless it's
Made for Midas Man
Gold - said the man to the many
Pots of gold are all I want from you
Quarter time for treble days the only way
To sell your soul - Midas Man - Midas Man
[Chorus]
Midas - Midas - Midas Man
The lyrics to Renaissance's song Midas Man are a commentary on greed and the lust for power and wealth. The titular character, Midas Man, is someone who values money and material possessions above all else, even at the expense of others. The song is told from the perspective of Midas Man himself, as he boasts about his ability to make money and his willingness to do whatever it takes to get it.
The first verse of the song sets the tone, as Midas Man declares his love for gold and his desire to accumulate wealth. He says that he will "sell his soul" in order to get what he wants, effectively admitting that his pursuit of money has become his primary motivation. The second verse is even more damning, as Midas Man convinces other people to work for him, promising them money and success while secretly taking advantage of them.
The chorus further cements the idea that Midas Man is a ruthless opportunist who will stop at nothing to get what he wants. He declares that he'll "take from the blind," "sneak up behind and steal," and "take anything I can get." In short, Midas Man is a morally bankrupt character who will stop at nothing to achieve his goals.
Overall, the lyrics of Midas Man speak to the dangers of unchecked greed and the destructive impact it can have not just on the greedy individual but on the people around them as well.
Line by Line Meaning
Gold - said the man to the many
The man is obsessed with acquiring wealth and values it over everything else.
I want money and I'll make it grow
The man is willing to do anything to increase his wealth.
I will count my worth in gold - wealth untold
The man measures his success and value solely in terms of how much money he has accumulated.
I'll sell my soul - Midas Man
The man is willing to sacrifice everything, including his own moral values, to achieve his financial goals.
Sold - said the man to the many
The man has convinced others to work for him, knowing that he will exploit them for his own gain.
Work for me, I'll only steal your time
The man sees his employees' time as a commodity that he can exploit for his own benefit.
I will count my money out, there's no doubt
The man is obsessed with counting and accumulating his wealth.
I'll take from the blind and I'll get up ahead
The man is willing to take advantage of and exploit vulnerable people in order to increase his wealth and status.
I'll sneak up behind and I'll steal
The man prefers to operate in secret and take what he wants without regard for the consequences or the people he harms.
I'll take all that you have
The man is insatiable in his desire for more wealth and will take anything he can get his hands on, no matter who it hurts.
And then all that you've concealed
The man is so ruthless and cunning that he will even take things that others are trying to hide or protect.
I'll take anything I can get - I'll make you
The man is willing to manipulate, threaten, or bribe others to get what he wants.
I'll break you and I'll make you sweat
The man enjoys the power he has over others and will exert it to make them suffer for his own benefit.
Nothing is worth nothing unless it's
The man believes that everything in life is only valuable if it can be monetized or turned into profit.
Made for Midas Man
The man sees himself as the ultimate authority and beneficiary of all wealth and success.
Gold - said the man to the many
The man repeats his obsession with wealth and his belief that it is the only thing that matters.
Pots of gold are all I want from you
The man sees other people as sources of wealth and profit, rather than as individuals with their own needs and desires.
Quarter time for treble days the only way
The man is willing to exploit others and pay them far less than what they are worth, just to increase his own profits.
To sell your soul - Midas Man - Midas Man
The man is unapologetic about his ruthlessness and desire for power and wealth, and is willing to do whatever it takes to achieve his goals.
[Chorus]
Midas - Midas - Midas Man
The man sees himself as an all-powerful figure, like the mythical character King Midas who could turn everything he touched into gold.
Lyrics Β© O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BETTY THATCHER, MICHAEL DUNFORD
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