In my youth I bought this Renaissance album (and some more...). Up to now these stunning vocal harmonies give me the creeps and put tears in my eyes...
They didn't receive the props they deserved, so I agree that they are the number 1 most under rated 70's band ever. I listened to them since the 70's, but few people I know in my age group today know of them. They were played on FM progressive rock or college radio stations.
@zygodactylexicon I wonder why you would refer to Renaissance as 'underrated.' They received worldwide fame, lots of radio airplay back in the 'album rock' decade of the '70s, toured extensively, sold millions of records, etc. I think they got their rightful acclaim.
Wow! You have no idea what it means to me to find this music here! I haven't heard this song in decades and listening to it now takes me back to a very happy time in my life! A million thanks!
@joyeuse74 Well, John Tout certainly could have made a solo piano album! Don't think he ever did, though. All the Renaissance 'career synposes' I've read state to the effect that 'not much has been heard' from either Tout or Terry Sullivan after they left the band around 1980 or so. Tout sure has some classically-trained skills.
haven't thought of renaissance in years glad for youtube to have so much old classic music content. i think the band went through some musician changes in the 70's. i have all their older albums and no way to play them. classical rock was and still is the best.
Whoa!!!...When Annie's vocals first come in!!!..and then that one harmony at 1:51...a brief spiritual orgasm, for me anyway.....It's no wonder why i've loved this band all along....I once met Annie Haslam at a King Crimson concert back in 84, on New York's westside Pier Six, she just happened to be standing directly behind me. She actually seemed glad that someone finally recognized her. Her "Annie" necklace was a dead giveaway. I was starstruck, lost all my senses..won't ever forget it.
@hubiex My best friend in college and I used to catch them at every opportunity back in '72 -' 74. One time we saw them at a small club in NYC (can't remember which one now) and we sat at a table right under the stage. Heaven! After the show my friend took the plastic cup that Annie had been drinking water from and made it something of a shrine in his dorm room. We referred to it as The Holy Grail.
Incredible song!Thanks for the video.Also,this is one of those rare youtube videos were the comments are intresting and informative,and not the usual internet BS.Thanks everyone!
Okay, for all you Renaissance fans out there:I know a little bit about them, but I am sure not nearly as much as many of you. It seems to me Prologue is their best album. Is that the general consensus or what?
My picks would be Scheherazade and Novella. I think it was finally on those albums that they REALLY began to get the best out of Annie Haslam. Pity that the music changed, as the band themselves put it, and it got over just when they were getting better and better. The title track of Prologue though is incredible for Annie's singing. Put that down as the most insane grand B in the world! Prologue also has more variety than their other albums.
@sdgakatbk : While I agree that Scheherezade and Novella are fine releases, my personal opinion is that they really hit their stride on Ashes are Burning and Turn of the Cards.
Their only downfall, musically speaking, is when they started relying too heavily on synthesized keyboards. Although it was the trend of that era, that's one aspect of the music that didn't hold up so well over time. Other than that: dig in to the back catalog!
@RadioFreeSpike Agree that after Novella ('77), things started going downhill. Other than the use of synths, though, the major weakness of later albums (my opinion, of course) was that Camp started writing the lyrics, and the Dunford/ Thatcher collaborations phased out. Betty Thatcher's lyrics and Mick Dunford's music were the keys to the strong early material.
@sdgakatbk For me, Prologue is the best album, although that's not the general consensus.
The reason I guess is that this is the "only" classic Renaissance album that has electric guitar featured somewhat prominently. And because the song material is a bit more diverse than later period stuff. But Ashes Are Burning and Turn Of The Cards are great albums, too!
I caught a Renaissance concert in a coffeehouse in Philadelphia in 1972. It was an experience I will never forget. Annie Haslam was dressed in red velvet, floor length gown that enhanced her beauty a thousand fold. The sound they produced is second to none.
At about five minutes in, they go into a jam that seriously quotes a classical piece...is it Chopin? Rachmoninoff? I know I've heard that before--anyone know?
Renaissance means revival - Kyiv is undergoing revival following dark and destructive years of Russian and Soviet occupation so lets call this capital by its correct and official name - KYIV
probably the band did not know Kyiv was the correct name for this ancient capital of Ukraine - however it also called Kiev by its Russian and Soviet occupiers even so the Ukrainians still called it Kyiv and officially Kyiv since Ukraine became free and independent of Moscow....cheeers
the band was heavily influenced by the "former Soviet Union" You might want to check out Mother Russia from their Turn of the Cards album...and or live at Carnegie Hall...the latter being the better version on youtube!
In 1972 Kiev was the proper english rendering for the city and had been since the early 19th century, the russian usage of Kiev dated back to the 18th century. It was not until 1995 that the government started using the romanized version of Kiev. The original name of the city itself is uncertain with scholars throwing out different spellings from 16th - 18th century sources. The time frame of this song suggests that Kiev would be the proper use as it was both the official and popular name.
@twainname - Kyiv is the transliteration from Ukrainian language while Kiev is the Russian transliteration and while there exists so many more versions the Ukrainian Govt wisely decided to formalise the Ukrainian version which is now used by all embassies of the world including USA and Russia - the dictionaries , encyclopedias are slow to adjust to new spelling - however Kyiv is not romanised but Kiev arguably is
Yes, exactly what I just said majorgeek. In 1972 the spelling would have been Kiev because the transliteration (or romanisation) would come from Russian. The transliteration Kyiv did not exist until the Ukrainian National transliteration system was completed in 1996. As for this song the popular and scholarly name would have been Kiev as used by Taras Shevchenko, Dr. Edward Burstynsky, Prof. George Shevelov, all major names in the modern Ukrainian language. This song "was" correct in using Kiev.
yes and no - Kyiv is English translation of Ukrainian city from Ukrainian language and did exist even before National transliteration system - Kiev was used because Russian Empire banned and then Soviet repression of Ukrainian language and literature prevented the use of Kyiv
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Silver10city 2 months ago
@zygodactylexicon in the begining.
cuseofmuncubis 5 months ago
In my youth I bought this Renaissance album (and some more...). Up to now these stunning vocal harmonies give me the creeps and put tears in my eyes...
menrathu 5 months ago
Another strong music to your heart lovely people
cosmos121122 6 months ago
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Silver10city 6 months ago
They didn't receive the props they deserved, so I agree that they are the number 1 most under rated 70's band ever. I listened to them since the 70's, but few people I know in my age group today know of them. They were played on FM progressive rock or college radio stations.
MsThebeMoon 6 months ago
@zygodactylexicon I wonder why you would refer to Renaissance as 'underrated.' They received worldwide fame, lots of radio airplay back in the 'album rock' decade of the '70s, toured extensively, sold millions of records, etc. I think they got their rightful acclaim.
progfan10 6 months ago
Kiev? I live there lol.
SgtZaqq 8 months ago
I'm so narrow-minded. This is a fab Prog Rock tune, but I just want to hear Annie's sweet siren voice!
borgduck 9 months ago
This is probably one of the most epic pieces of music I have ever heard in any genre. Dear God.
Loc2LocBeatz 9 months ago
この動画が僕のルネッサンスとの出会いでした。ありがとう！
xxxxxbou444xxxxx 10 months ago
Haunting and beautiful piece of music!
fbrown172 1 year ago
i thought this was amazing at age 14. i still think it is amazing at 49 ! 'nough said
1961dlpeterson 1 year ago
Wow! You have no idea what it means to me to find this music here! I haven't heard this song in decades and listening to it now takes me back to a very happy time in my life! A million thanks!
fbrown172 1 year ago
al sinds de midden 1970's al fan , nooit live gezienmaar sinds kort wel een dvd van Renaissance en een dvd van Annie.prachtig
niot01 1 year ago
Great piano. They should make an album just piano or may they did. Which one?
joyeuse74 1 year ago
@joyeuse74 Well, John Tout certainly could have made a solo piano album! Don't think he ever did, though. All the Renaissance 'career synposes' I've read state to the effect that 'not much has been heard' from either Tout or Terry Sullivan after they left the band around 1980 or so. Tout sure has some classically-trained skills.
progfan10 11 months ago
I just can't seem to find this album. Not even on CD! This band is just terrific. I'm so glad I took a chance on them one day at the old record shop!
Aestros909 1 year ago
haven't thought of renaissance in years glad for youtube to have so much old classic music content. i think the band went through some musician changes in the 70's. i have all their older albums and no way to play them. classical rock was and still is the best.
flamewiz98 1 year ago
@flamewiz98 Bro, this is progressive rock through and through :P
Phariadify 1 year ago
Whoa!!!...When Annie's vocals first come in!!!..and then that one harmony at 1:51...a brief spiritual orgasm, for me anyway.....It's no wonder why i've loved this band all along....I once met Annie Haslam at a King Crimson concert back in 84, on New York's westside Pier Six, she just happened to be standing directly behind me. She actually seemed glad that someone finally recognized her. Her "Annie" necklace was a dead giveaway. I was starstruck, lost all my senses..won't ever forget it.
hubiex 1 year ago 11
@hubiex cool story! I love meeting musicians at other concerts.
Aestros909 1 year ago
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hubiex 1 year ago
@hubiex My best friend in college and I used to catch them at every opportunity back in '72 -' 74. One time we saw them at a small club in NYC (can't remember which one now) and we sat at a table right under the stage. Heaven! After the show my friend took the plastic cup that Annie had been drinking water from and made it something of a shrine in his dorm room. We referred to it as The Holy Grail.
amoom0 4 months ago
The piano sequence and voice match always good!
howardsthevenet 1 year ago
I have followed Renaissance since the early 70"! They are timeless.
howardsthevenet 1 year ago
Incredible song!Thanks for the video.Also,this is one of those rare youtube videos were the comments are intresting and informative,and not the usual internet BS.Thanks everyone!
metropolis02 1 year ago
was looking for this song ,thanks
loath68 1 year ago
By the way, the general consensus, I think, is Scheherazade or Ashes are Burning.
CrimsonKing589051 1 year ago
Okay, for all you Renaissance fans out there:I know a little bit about them, but I am sure not nearly as much as many of you. It seems to me Prologue is their best album. Is that the general consensus or what?
sdgakatbk 1 year ago
@sdgakatbk
My picks would be Scheherazade and Novella. I think it was finally on those albums that they REALLY began to get the best out of Annie Haslam. Pity that the music changed, as the band themselves put it, and it got over just when they were getting better and better. The title track of Prologue though is incredible for Annie's singing. Put that down as the most insane grand B in the world! Prologue also has more variety than their other albums.
CrimsonKing589051 1 year ago
@sdgakatbk : While I agree that Scheherezade and Novella are fine releases, my personal opinion is that they really hit their stride on Ashes are Burning and Turn of the Cards.
Their only downfall, musically speaking, is when they started relying too heavily on synthesized keyboards. Although it was the trend of that era, that's one aspect of the music that didn't hold up so well over time. Other than that: dig in to the back catalog!
RadioFreeSpike 1 year ago
@RadioFreeSpike Agree that after Novella ('77), things started going downhill. Other than the use of synths, though, the major weakness of later albums (my opinion, of course) was that Camp started writing the lyrics, and the Dunford/ Thatcher collaborations phased out. Betty Thatcher's lyrics and Mick Dunford's music were the keys to the strong early material.
progfan10 1 year ago
@sdgakatbk For me, Prologue is the best album, although that's not the general consensus.
The reason I guess is that this is the "only" classic Renaissance album that has electric guitar featured somewhat prominently. And because the song material is a bit more diverse than later period stuff. But Ashes Are Burning and Turn Of The Cards are great albums, too!
dogdeath83 6 months ago
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Silver10city 6 months ago
Renaissance, no band like them, before or since.
druidia9 2 years ago
I caught a Renaissance concert in a coffeehouse in Philadelphia in 1972. It was an experience I will never forget. Annie Haslam was dressed in red velvet, floor length gown that enhanced her beauty a thousand fold. The sound they produced is second to none.
TragicIndeed 2 years ago
Is Davorian someone real ? Gotta look on wikipedia lol
TheChildOfVision 2 years ago
At about five minutes in, they go into a jam that seriously quotes a classical piece...is it Chopin? Rachmoninoff? I know I've heard that before--anyone know?
MBledzephed 2 years ago 2
It's Rachmaninoff's famous prelude in C# minor for piano solo (included in "Morceaux de fantasie" opus3 no.2)
cayman228 2 years ago 8
Great, thanks
MBledzephed 2 years ago 2
From: Sergej Vasil'evič Rachmaninov (1873-1943) - Prelude in C# minr (from "Morceaux de Fantaisie" op.3 n.2).
camorramerda 2 years ago 3
Renaissance also did another song called Ukraine Ways
stiegy97291 2 years ago 2
Renaissance means revival - Kyiv is undergoing revival following dark and destructive years of Russian and Soviet occupation so lets call this capital by its correct and official name - KYIV
majorgeeek 2 years ago
believe Renaissance means rebirth....if KYIV is having a revival, its come 37 years after the song was released...geeze you are a major........geek!
stiegy97291 2 years ago 2
probably the band did not know Kyiv was the correct name for this ancient capital of Ukraine - however it also called Kiev by its Russian and Soviet occupiers even so the Ukrainians still called it Kyiv and officially Kyiv since Ukraine became free and independent of Moscow....cheeers
majorgeeek 2 years ago 2
the band was heavily influenced by the "former Soviet Union" You might want to check out Mother Russia from their Turn of the Cards album...and or live at Carnegie Hall...the latter being the better version on youtube!
stiegy97291 2 years ago 2
In 1972 Kiev was the proper english rendering for the city and had been since the early 19th century, the russian usage of Kiev dated back to the 18th century. It was not until 1995 that the government started using the romanized version of Kiev. The original name of the city itself is uncertain with scholars throwing out different spellings from 16th - 18th century sources. The time frame of this song suggests that Kiev would be the proper use as it was both the official and popular name.
twainname 2 years ago
@twainname - Kyiv is the transliteration from Ukrainian language while Kiev is the Russian transliteration and while there exists so many more versions the Ukrainian Govt wisely decided to formalise the Ukrainian version which is now used by all embassies of the world including USA and Russia - the dictionaries , encyclopedias are slow to adjust to new spelling - however Kyiv is not romanised but Kiev arguably is
majorgeeek 2 years ago
Yes, exactly what I just said majorgeek. In 1972 the spelling would have been Kiev because the transliteration (or romanisation) would come from Russian. The transliteration Kyiv did not exist until the Ukrainian National transliteration system was completed in 1996. As for this song the popular and scholarly name would have been Kiev as used by Taras Shevchenko, Dr. Edward Burstynsky, Prof. George Shevelov, all major names in the modern Ukrainian language. This song "was" correct in using Kiev.
twainname 2 years ago
yes and no - Kyiv is English translation of Ukrainian city from Ukrainian language and did exist even before National transliteration system - Kiev was used because Russian Empire banned and then Soviet repression of Ukrainian language and literature prevented the use of Kyiv
majorgeeek 2 years ago
I have no doubt stiegy. Their music was truly trancendent!
helenrose234 2 years ago 2
Is it possible that few people knew about this spectacular group!
They are unequaled
helenrose234 2 years ago
if you googled name the group that had more sell out performances @ Carnegie Hall.....Renaissance would come up!!!
And thats a fact!
stiegy97291 2 years ago
投稿して頂き、有難うございます。
Thank you very, very much for you to post this song.
I was longing to listen this song.
yohsuke777 2 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
Please speak only in english, nobody here understands that weird simbols and they look horrible in my browser.
miriyaa 2 years ago
Renaissance had a very large following in Japan, believe they even recorded a "live album" there...
Besides music transcends all cultures and languages!!!!
stiegy97291 2 years ago
Thank you for posting it.
Flashdrive62 2 years ago
1972 a cold war time and Renaissance sing about misterius Kiev's man. A poor man.
ofornells 2 years ago