Renaissance - Running Hard

[germanysjim]

I found these guys in 1979 in San Fran then lost track of them until 2011 over 32 years later, thank you so much, I had these songs in my head all that time comparing them and falling short to others till now

[cmikex2]

It only goes to show that style and class have their place and don't fade.

[coldblowlaneresident]

Bloody Hell i'm 16 again

[lilmonstar98]

I'd like to check out a couple of their albums, but there are so many ... which ones should I start with?

[fbrown172]

@lilmonstar98 Start with Prologue. My favorite song on that album is Kiev. Haunting, beautiful and moody.

[thingplate]

oh wow kdsound thats awesome i have always loved them

[daven58100]

Man, I would love to see this band live. The sound has to be amazing.

[eilzed]

I am so happy I'm shaking... these guys are GREAT!!! love, love, love'em

[heshboppins]

Annie-though so many are biased.... you have no current equal in your genre.....i /no we/ are so fortunate to be alive when you are sharing your talent...

[CrimsonKing589051]

@heshboppins

Current? She's never had any equal in female singers for the last what 50 years, I'd go out on a limb to say that. And who cares who doesn't think so, it's not my problem if people are too lazy to open their ears to make out what should be blindingly obvious. All this is of course not to say other female singers lack worth and there are many I love to listen to, Karen Carpenter, Tori Amos, Minnie Riperton, Streisand. But Annie is miles ahead of the pack.

[mavmlus]

Renaissance fans should check out Within Temptation. Their videos marked "Black Symphony" are from a live recording featuring the Metropole Orchestra & a 20 person choir. Great show & Sharon den Adel is an outstanding vocalist! Thank me later!

[Renaissancefan01]

@mavmlus No, I will thank you now!.

What a great song / video. She even does a little " vocalise"@ 3.30 like Annie.

This went straight to favourites! thanks for the heads up.

[mavml05]

@Renaissancefan01 Hello friend! I was very much reminded or Renaissance when I first discovered Within Temptation. I think you'll see & hear similarities as well. Some songs for you to check out: All I Need, Our Solemn Hour, Angels, Ice Queen, Mother Earth, The Promise, The Truth Beneath the Rose, Hand of Sorrow, Jillian (I'd give my heart), & Stand My Ground. Let me know what you think! M.L.

[CrimsonKing589051]

@Renaissancefan01

I have heard Within Temptation. Not bad though they were not nearly the first to explore metal with high pitched female vocals. But Sharon is nothing like Annie at all. Anyway, listen to Minnie Riperton, especially the song "Adventures in Paradise" (absolutely incredible vocal coda!) and thank me later. A sadly underrated singer.

[emcagency]

Renaissance 2009

saw them twice last week at the Keswick in Pa and last night Oct 17 2009 in AC, although it was just Annie and Mike Dunford, the music was magic !, and they said they be back in 2010, maybe new material?

[mccormickbom]

Annie...going back to Philly's "Prologue", at The Academy.

New York, Philadelphia was always far more aware of what was going-on-musically. As a Philadelphian, after hearing Renaissance back in the VERY early 70's, I embraced Terry, Mick, Jon, You & everyone else I've managed to miss! My faux-pas..!

Think it is safe to say..."WELCOME-BACK", in whatever conformation you're presently in!

Looking forward to The Keswick w/ you and your buds, 10/11/09. Robert

[tntquality]

This woman is just FANTASTIC....WHAT A VOICE....WHAT AMAZING MUSIC!! WHAT A GREAT GROUP!

[MrRobybonzo]

batterista non all' altezza ???? ma che cazzo dici !! ma hai capito chi è è il grandissimo gavin harrison!!!! sei grande gavin::::::::

[Mawshroom]

I like Peter Gabriels tambourine better!

But Annie is prettier xp

[SGFHJDUFH]

La voce live non è sufficiente

Batterista non all'altezza

[KaiserFranzM]

complimenti! il commento più acido che io abbia mai visto e per giunta incompetente.

batterista non all'altezza? non all'altezza di chi? di Sullivan? grazie, mi sembra ovvio, ma è sempre Gavin Harrison, ha un drumming eccezionale e si fonde al meglio con il gruppo (cosa non facile se il gruppo fa questa musica...)

Al di vlà che la Haslam è superba, conunque un cantante non è solo voce, è vero è soprattutto voce, ma è anche la magia che sa creare, le sensazioni che evoca!

[ephillipblack]

si!

[Renaissancefan5649]

Having rediscovered them after 27 years, I cannot listen to anyone elses music, my wife already calls Annie the "other woman".

If it gets much worse I shall have to get proffesional help!.

by the way, a DVD has just been released!

[poddys]

Great band, Annie always looks stunning. Saw them at the Royal Albert Hall in 1977.

[Beadbud5000]

Nice to see that they were still doing their good songs live but their 1980's albums???

[sashapeshkov]

"insAiAne reality-y-y-y" :-)))

[Kdsound]

I ran sound for Annie 3 years ago and she still has the pipes. Was a gruelling load in and load out. The venue didnt have any elevators and we had to haul the sound and lighting gear up three flights of stairs, Trussing does not fit well in stair wells. She was great to work with and I would do it again in a second.

[pokbacsi100]

I prefer the Classically influenced Metal of Purple or Maiden or Rainbow, but I like Classical Rock as well. Actually most of these

musicians were all influenced not just by Classical, but by Renaissance and Mideival era music as well and of course by Blues, Jazz, and Folk from around the world. Very versatile

.

[loverboily]

What a great band!

[xzysoso]

I don't see how anyone could come on this video and not say anything kind.

Renaissance is a timeless band.

Their music is young for people who have never heard it and it stands the test of time for generations to come.

There music is still inspiring to me though I have heard it before and over and over. I would like to hear new things though; young or old, I am looking for quality of talent.

I like to close my eyes and hear music the best. I don't need visuals.

[tindrum]

Does anyone recognise a very young now Uber drummer Gavin Harrison??

[Bisosoh]

love it

[dowejustexist]

"Class!" is right!! Creative, unique and positive, too. There were others groups considered 'classical rock', but none compare.

I saw them live in 1977 or 1978 and will never forget how extraordinary the evening was.  "Scheherezade" is my favorite...I think!

[borgduck]

Were ELO & the Moody Blues the other two? or maybe the Nice?

[dowejustexist]

These qualify more as "art rock", as do Genesis, Yes, David Bowie, Emerson Lake & Palmer, etc.

I used the term "classical rock", but its known as "symphonic rock" and incorporates groups who use symphonic arrangements on certain tracks but not all.

Wikipedia speaks of Renaissance as rare, noting only 2 other groups (The Enid and Flame Dream, both from Europe) that "clearly embraced what is the principle of the term...used symphonic orchestration and classical styles in almost every composition."

[Klaatube]

Class!

[peternoer]

first time ive "seen" them, do u know if thet are still recording/touring?

[emiliolizardophd]

Annie lives in eastern Pennsylvania and records solo. Did a song recently with the band Magenta. I've heard Jon Camp runs a recording studio in England but doesn't play anymore.

[ILoveAnnieHaslam]

Unfortunately No. Annie stated that there never will be another Renaissance reunion after the one of 2001 ("Tuscany" album and tour). Big loss, but I still continue to love ANNIE HASLAM...For Ever....;-)

[blidamuslim]

What about that singer, on Island, Jane Relf? is it the same group?

[ephillipblack]

yes

[NeilJung]

no. completely different personnel. thisis annie haslam's renaissance.

[pieopiol]

I saw them in concert as a child. Wow

[sabio99]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I loved Renaissance as a kid when I was in High School.

Wonderful memories of what FM radio was at one time.

[borgduck]

Beautiful voice & singer, thanks!

[ljetronic]

Annie's voice is as clear as a bell!

[ptap92]

Hi Ephillipblack,

Thank you so much for posting these great Renaissance videos. They are a treasure. Are these available on dvd ? Thanks again.

[ephillipblack]

we can only keep hoping for a commercial DVD release.

[ptap92]

Yes I know what you mean. Lets hope soon. Thanks.

[edlyons]

Gloria! Gloria in extremis est! Vox angelica cum nostris suis!!

[booradleyalabam]

Sure does bring back a lot of memories, some very fond memories of that era and the "Turn of The Cards" album.....

[77WABC]

Great Driving song , this song more than anything else they did Reminds me so of , Jon Anderson & YES !

[harleygal24]

I still enjoy hearing this track. As a matter of fact, any tune from the "Turn of the Cards" is a winner. I went to see Renaissance back in '77 at Massey Hall in Toronto, Canada. What a voice. Annie still rocks.

[rnrhc10]

Is there anyone who's got a clip from the Sherehazade song. In particular the point where she sings the extreme high note.

I had the LP back then.

There just good old memories of that time in my life.

Greetingzzz

Rob

The Netherlands

[digimaan]

Hi,

I have the complete Carnegie hall concert on cassette tape plus A Song for all seasons, Novella and Turn of the cards on LP - if I can find the part you want will try and post it but I don't know if you can post audio only

Phil

[wbeaty]

Annie sends shivers up the spine of my Sony CRT monitor... by hitting mechanical resonances in its shadow mask, creating fluttering grey stripe patterns which crawl along vertically! **COOL!**

[Yogizuna]

Thanks for the memories...

They worked hard at their craft, and I remember how tired they were sometimes backstage during the "grind" of the tour, but they almost always came through in very good form.

[alltidmoro]

does their songs actually have roots from the timeepoch, the renaissance ?

[system01]

Beautiful track from one of the '70s best "art rock" british bands. First saw them in '78 on the "Midnight Special" performing "Carpet of the Sun" & fell in love instantly. Their classical flavor appealed to me as I also listen to various classical-era CDs. I recommend their greatest hits CDs-"Tales Of 1001 Nights. Vols.1&2".

[zseattle]

i loved em in the day.  =)

btw, pretty much all classical compositions are public domain, having been written in another century.

[cavalier080854]

Does anyone know how much her "ANNIE" chain and "THEA PORTER SCHEHERAZADE" dress made in an auction recently?

[alantew]

Don't know but - I was the lucky lad that got Annie's Tambo - Safe and tucked up Hollywood Birmingham

[RickeyRoux]

I was at this show. Not the original band, who I'd seen about 7-8 times, but they pull it off. Great night of music.

[VladtheEmailer]

It's interesting that the entire intro is a direct ripoff of 20th Century French composer Jehan Alain's organ piece "Litanies."

[skypilot0077]

Too much acid in the 70's perhaps...?

[sunra79]

copyright act of 1977......... before that some prog bands lifted entire parts from classical composers.....

[londonbangkok]

It is given a credit on the record sleeve!!

[progressivist]

Simply Awesome! Thank you so much.

[flufrdude]

One of the best voices of the 70s - I love Annie Haslam. The band should never have broken up!

[trfesok]

Who's on keyboards and drums?

[ephillipblack]

i believe the drummer to be Gavin Harrison and the keyboardist to be Mike Taylor

[yeshead]

Gavin Harrison is now with prog rock superstars Porcupine Tree.

[johnarthurknight]

And as of last week,King Crimson.

[halion9]

that's right, hi everyone

[pelirrojadark]

please more videos "Ocean gypsy" song

[KyoShigure]

this is a newer interpretation of running hard.i prefer the old one. but thank you for posting it!i love renaissance.if only one there were more renaissance postings on youtube...

[tinybulcher]

Their dress sense wasn't all that, but never mind, the music is still great.

[gjsjrr]

Wonderful. Thanks for posting.

[hollyfoxThe]

Awsome group. Some of the most profficient musicians of their time.

[gettingmaya]

I've seen them back in 1977, for the first time! What a fantastic band! Yhanks for putting this on You-tube.

[AFoolForYou]

If you close your eyes, this video gets a lot better! :-p

[louvemuseum]

This musicians incredible. I saw them and I have a front row seat.

[louvemuseum]

phenomenal

[giovmari]

what a group, what a voice !!!!

[osbornto]

ParkWest in Chicago. Wow! I might have been there. I remember they received a well deserved standing ovation for "Mother Russia". If you have never heard that song, check it out.

[kriskvm]

I prefer the oldstyle hair from Annie.

The dress? No coments...

[galadine]

This is the first time I ever saw this group on video. I always imagined a Fleetwood Mac group, with Annie floating stevie-like around the stage. But I'm not the least disappointed; it's all about the music, and no one can match Annie and her 5 octave voice, or Becky Thatcher's poetry. WHAT A RUSH! Thanks for posting this, I'm gonna start looking for more...

[dgolden99]

It's kind of goofy with '80s synth sounds and Annie's '80s hair, but the playing is still superb. I miss John's Rickenbacker in this video; that was a big part of their sound.

[ianstronach]

I saw Renaissance live in 1975, not knowing them at all. They were support group for Caravan. Renaissance were breathaking. Poor old Caravan had to follow them.I fell in love with Annie :-)

[NeilJung]

I saw that tour at Swansea Uni; they blew Caravan off stage.

[RainbowLightning]

Live Michael Dunford's suit!!

[eamonosu]

great song, not sure about the dress!

[carvcom1]

This concert was from the Park West in Chicago and was taped for the then "new" USA Network. I was in the audience (a few rows back) for this great performance.

[hente2rock]

The Lady of Rock. Annie´s beautiful, beautiful music. Thanks much sharing this, I thought I will never see Renaissance on video!

[signed1]

And... to be there when they play!

Looking forward to Renaissance Live-DVD.

Thank you very much for enjoying.

[RainbowLightning]

As bad as Camera Camera and Time Line were, they were very catchy...I love the keyboard solo in this!

[bobfox1974]

my brother bought the concert tickets... I bought the albums... he has the memories... I have the music... what a voice...

[damino87]

THANK YOU PHILLIP FOR THIS GREAT MOMENT OF MUSIC!!!!

annie, i have to talk to you!

[rhesus2108]

li like better the Carnegie Hall version... no doubt about it

[prosoloist]

Sweet, thanks

[oddballleft]

Annie's voice is just superb, as always, in this video. She must be one of the very best singers of all time. Shame about the excessive echo on Annie's mike, but the talent still shines through despite it.

[BobKantor2000]

Obviously a later version of the group (no John Tout!), but they were still sounding good at this point. Nice video.

[mrlucky777]

I still love ANNIE!!!!

[wigginsdesign]

Thank you so much. I loved this band in the 70's. This is my first time seeing a video of them performing

[beninga]

This group is fantastic _ time for a DVD