Renaissance — Dónde escucharlo en la radio

Renaissance es un artista de progressive rock, symphonic prog y new wave originario de Surrey, Reino Unido, activo desde 1969. ArtisFind ha detectado 1 reproducción de Renaissance en 1 emisora de radio (Canadá), la más reciente en Choice Classic Rock hace 156 d. La canción que más suena en la radio es «Ashes Are Burning».

Renaissance are an English progressive rock band, best known for their 1978 UK top 10 hit "Northern Lights" and progressive rock classics like "Carpet of the Sun", "Mother Russia", and "Ashes Are Burning". They developed a unique sound, combining a female lead vocal with a fusion of classical, folk, rock, and jazz influences. Characteristic elements of the Renaissance sound are Annie Haslam's wide vocal range, prominent piano accompaniment, orchestral arrangements and vocal harmonies.

The band was founded by vocalist Keith Relf and drummer Jim McCarty, formerly of the Yardbirds; along with John Hawken, Louis Cennamo and Relf's sister Jane Relf. They intended to put "something together with more of a classical influence". Lyricist Betty Thatcher attributed the classical influence specifically to Keith Relf: " I think it was mainly Keith. He always loved classical music, Keith, it was Canon [by] Pachelbel that was his favourite piece of music. He played it all the time, and he always thought that we should merge everything… and he did." Renaissance released their self-titled debut album in 1969, but fell apart during the sessions for their follow-up, Illusion (1971). New musicians were brought in to complete the record, and Renaissance was kept active through a period of fluctuating personnel until none of the original lineup remained, although McCarty continued providing compositions for the band to record for several more years. By 1973, a stable lineup consisting of Annie…