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.
Spare Some Love
Renaissance Lyrics
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You walk beside a shadow
Strangers, people passing constant strangers
You walk beside a stranger
Spare some love
Why won't you spare some love?
Share your love
Sadness finds the lonely silent sadness
Finds them hard with sadness
Seeking growing you will find with seeking
Knowing you are seeking
Spare some love
Why won't you spare some love?
Share your love
Why don't you share your love?
Spare some love
Why won't you spare some love?
Share your love
Why don't you share your love?
Seasons, nature's pattern of the seasons
Changing with the seasons
Loving peace will come to all with loving
Living lives with loving
Spare some love
Why won't you spare some love?
Share your love
Why don't you share your love?
In Renaissance's song "Spare Some Love," the lyrics suggest that the world is full of shadows, strangers, and silent sadness. The song urges listeners to spare and share love in a world that is often isolated and lonely. The lyrics also suggest that by seeking, we can find peace, and by loving, we can change with the seasons of nature.
The first stanza of the song starts with “Shadows darkness, follows quiet shadows. You walk beside a shadow. Strangers, people passing constant strangers. You walk beside a stranger.” This stanza paints a picture of loneliness and isolation. The use of “shadow,”” darkness” and “strangers,” depict a feeling of not belonging. The next stanza says “Sadness finds the lonely silent sadness. Finds them hard with sadness. Seeking, growing you will find with seeking. Knowing you are seeking.” Here the songwriter suggests that while it may be hard to find the way out of sadness, seeking can lead to growth and eventually, an end to sadness. The chorus constantly reminds us to spare some love and share it as well.
In the third stanza, the songwriter tries to convey the message that the world has its own way of changing with the seasons. The lines “Seasons, nature's pattern of the seasons. Changing with the seasons. Loving peace will come to all with loving. Living lives with loving” signify that, along with nature, people also go through different phases and if one chooses to stick with love, then there's assurance of peace.
Line by Line Meaning
Shadows darkness, follows quiet shadows
The darkness of shadows follows in silence
You walk beside a shadow
You are accompanied by darkness
Strangers, people passing constant strangers
There are constant strangers passing by
You walk beside a stranger
You are accompanied by someone unfamiliar
Spare some love
Please be generous with your affection
Why won't you spare some love?
Why are you hesitant to share your love?
Share your love
Please share your affection
Why don't you share your love?
Why are you not open with your affection?
Sadness finds the lonely silent sadness
Solitude leads to silent despair
Finds them hard with sadness
The sadness is overwhelming
Seeking growing you will find with seeking
By seeking, you will grow and find what you need
Knowing you are seeking
Being aware of your search
Seasons, nature's pattern of the seasons
The natural cycle of seasonal change
Changing with the seasons
Adapting to changes
Loving peace will come to all with loving
Loving others will bring peace to all
Living lives with loving
Living with love
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICHAEL DUNFORD, BETTY THATCHER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@stephenzinser9951
I remember walking into a record store 40 years ago, and this music was playing on the loud speaker! I asked one of the workers what it was AND I purchased the album, Prologue, that day, I have been listening to Renaissance ever since! How beautiful! Peace and Love! Steve
@lilika4337
This lady's voice is the most beautiful sound I've ever heard.
@lucianoxx9210
Annie Haslam.
@cristinaaquinovieira3237
Voz deslumbrante!!!!!! Linda música!!! 💕 Faz a gente viajar no tempo!!!!!!💖
@jp547
I hear her voice, and I really, truly think she has the best voice I have ever heard. She did all of this music long before the invention of Autotune.
@3sidedcoin
that period between 1967 & 1973 gave us some of the most beautiful songs of love that have lasted a lifetime and I feel blessed to be a part of it all ( I feel it in my fingers I feel it in my toes)
@briancarriere9821
Annie's voice is probably the most incredible voice with such range that I have ever heard
@charlesnorris4213
I get chills listening to this song. Good chills.
@fernandobueno7446
Simplesmente maravilhoso!
@edsroraphael
amo essa canção 😍