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.
The Sea
Renaissance Lyrics
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You did not dream of me
And I would give so much
Just to be your enough
I still keep those shining rings
Close to my heart
It's the closest that you'll ever be
If I could be washed away
And as you conquer the sea
I'd slowly lose what's left of me
We started to set sail
On the tides of eternity
Living in euphony
To the silk embrace of your eyes
But if I could be washed away
You could sail for days
And as you conquer the seas
I'd slowly lose
If I could be washed away
You could sail for days
And as you conquer the sea
I'd slowly lose what's left of me
, the lyrics of Renaissance's song "The Sea" are written in a poetic, introspective manner. Within the song, the sea is personified, holding out its "many hands" to the singer and taking them to places they want to be. The sea is a symbol of change and the unknown as the singer reflects on their dreams being many fathoms below, representing their deepest desires that have yet to be realized. Furthermore, the pattern of their life will ebb and flow like the tide, continually changing and bringing the hope that their loved one will remain by their side.
The reflection deepens as the singer turns away from the horizon, watching as the day comes to an end, listening to the sad call of the sea. The stars appear, and the singer ponders their future, wondering how they will be next year, with the tide bringing what is new. They hope that their loved one will remain a constant in their life. The moon, sometimes a symbol of sadness, serves to welcome joy and love, which highlights the duality of life.
The final section of the song is a reflection that despite the beauty of the world around us, sometimes what we need is obscured by the clouds. However, the sea is always awaiting the view. Like life, sometimes we must wait for the clouds to part, and we can see the beauty within and around us.
Line by Line Meaning
The sea
The vastness of the sea is the focus of this song.
Holds its many hands to me
I feel a strong connection to the sea, like it's reaching out to me.
And takes me
The sea has the power to transport me to faraway places where I want to be.
To places where I want to be
The sea takes me to places that I dream of and desire to be in real life.
My dreams
My deepest desires and aspirations are represented by my dreams.
Many fathoms far below
My dreams are hidden deep within me, like the depths of the sea.
Like this
In the same way that the sea flows in patterns, so does my life.
The pattern of my life will flow
My life will follow a certain pattern or path, just as the sea follows its own patterns and tides.
Distant horizon
The far-off point where the sea and sky meet represents the unknown future that lies ahead.
Melts in the sun
As the sun sets, the horizon slowly disappears, symbolizing the fleeting nature of time and life.
Turn and turn away
Time keeps moving on, and we must keep turning away from the past to face the future.
Feel the end of day
As the day comes to a close, we feel a sense of finality and closure.
Hear the saddest call
As the night sets in, we often feel a sense of sadness or longing.
The stars appear
As the night falls, the stars come out to guide us and provide a sense of wonder and beauty in the world.
I wonder how I'll be next year
As time passes, we can't help but wonder how we will change and grow in the coming years.
The tide will bring anew
Just as the tide brings new things to the shore, each new day brings new opportunities and experiences.
I hope there'll still be you
Despite the unknown future, I hope that the people I love and care about will still be in my life.
The moon in its sadness
The moon is often seen as a symbol of melancholy and sadness, yet it also provides a sense of light and clarity in the darkness.
Loose in the night
The moon seems to roam freely in the night sky, and provides a sense of mystery and magic to the world.
Glowing from above
The moon's soft glow illuminates the world below, providing a sense of beauty and serenity.
Welcome joy and love
Despite the sadness and uncertainty of life, we must always be open to the possibility of joy and love.
How can it be
I am perplexed by the mysteries of life and the universe.
That sun don't see
Despite the immense power and significance of the sun, it does not seem to be aware of the struggles and complexities of human life.
A simple truth
Perhaps the most important truths in life are the simplest and most universal ones.
It seems to me
Based on my experiences and observations, this is what I believe to be true.
Clouds obscure the view
Sometimes the things that block our path and obscure our view are temporary obstacles that we can overcome.
Sea awaits the view
The sea represents endless possibilities and opportunities, all waiting to be discovered and explored.
Now
This moment is all we have, and it's up to us to make the most of it.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Liam Wright
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Jorge Luiz
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Dodo Venancio
Cara meus pesames. De coração irmão.
Frankie
Annie Aslam will probably never know that, but her voice saved my life when I was a child, in 1979. Love you Annie.
Kris Machado
Me too!
François Benoit
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Frankie is't beautiful as you believe for all the world and the sky.=
Kris Machado
Música de verdade. Alegra a alma!
Elair Do Carmo
Contrário do futebol, ópio alienante da massa
Elair Do Carmo
Contrário do futebol, ópio do povo
Laura Woodswalker
I discovered Renaissance in the early 80s. One of my alltime favorites, and then my daughter got into them too. My daughter could actually sing Annie Haslam's parts. We used to do "covers" (more like excerpts) at the open mic, I could sing the harmony. The best of all is that Annie Haslam came to Philly & we got to meet her!!!
Francois Benoit
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