I love music and bands from the 70s, but going back to the 70s is impossible! but John, Terry and Annie can still record and perform together! It would be wonderful for us fans!🍀❤
Annie gets all the attention, which is naturally deserved, but Michael Dunford, the guitar player, was the soul of the band. He wrote all of the music along with poet Betty Thatcher on lyrics. I read through a lot of the comments below and no one ever mentioned him, so I had to give him a plug. I was very lucky to have seen them multiple times during their strong years in the 70's. The Philly area was always a strong Renaissance fan area. One of my favorite bands from that era.
I saw Renaissance at Philadelphia's Academy of Music the Year that they Recorded the "Live At Carnegie Hall" Album, on that same Tour... They had just finished the Shows at Carnegie Hall in NYC... It was a Stunning Show... The Band, A Full Orchestra, and the World-Class Acoustics of the Academy of Music... I agree that the Dunford/Thatcher Songwriting Team was (Sadly) somewhat undervalued and largely unacknowledged, but what they created was simply BRILLIANT...
One of my favorites from the '70's too, and I agree with you about the late Michael Dunford. He wrote beautiful music, and was a superb musician himself. He is also mainly responsible for bringing together this grouping, Tout, Haslam, Camp, Sullivan, aka, the "classic" Renaissance line-up. Yes, Dunford was indispensable to the success of this group. As you aptly put it, "the soul of the band."
Only saw them once at sold out Rec Hall (Penn State) in 1978. Annie Haslam was wandering anonymously (for the most part) up in the balcony before the show (checking out the vibe, I guess).
Yes you're right about Michael Dunford being the core Of Renaissance! Annie's voice is truly beautiful and certainly completed what the band became after the departures of the Relfs and John McCarty! Great Band and should have been up there with some of the other 70s bands who made it huge!
Could not agree more. Whenever my girlfriend (now my ex) and I knew they were coming to town, we bought tickets. I think we saw the m at least half dozen times, and they are still one of my all time favorite live bands. Jon Camp may be THE most underrated (but not underappreciated) bass guitarists of all time.
I've loved them since 1975 and I'm a 76 year old grand father now. This song brings back many beautiful memories of me in my 30's. My ex and I used to sit on the couch and sing this song word for word. I'm old and gray now, divorced, but I still love Renaissance. What a voice she has. I read where she can sing 5 octaves. I saw them about 10 years ago in a quaint little theatre that sat about 300 people. I was in 7th heaven. She signed a t shirt for me and gave me a fist bump. I guess she doesn't shake hands. Peace out my friends.
They rented a cabin about 100 yards from ours many years ago. A few nights they sang out on the porch and it was such a pleasure to listen to them. Even after talking to Amy? my wife and I didn't find out till after they left who they were. My wife had said they could do that professionally,! Little did we know! The voice of a true angel and a most polite and easy going disposition.
And I'm a 70 yr. old grandfather of 5 boys nowadays. We listened to them often after learning who they were. My wife would even play certain songs of theirs to get the babies to sleep sometimes.
The most underrated progressive band to ever take the stage. Annies voice was that of a true angel. I was fortunate to see them live 3 times once in a college gymnasium after performing with Procol Harum with a full orchestra the night before even without the orchestra they were amazing there was maybe 500 people there in the gym. I was 15
@@jeffreywilliams144 Ah yes, the, if something is popular and successful it lacks the purity of the lesser celebrated, a purity only recognised by a discerning core, argument. Whatever you do don't listen to Annie Haslam performing Ripples on Supper's Ready !
@@daveslack5351 I f I understand your point here, is that Prog rock has to be held accountable to same marketplace as the Beatles and Peter Frampton and must produce material for the masses as well as core Prgressive Rock fans. Finally please see the Liner notes from the CD Larks Tongues in Aspic remastered which has Robert Fripps account of the early demise of authentic Progressive rock. For this very reason.
Next to the voice of Karen Carpenter, Annie's voice is just as angelic while the classic-rock group must remain the most underrated group in music history. Everything they did, from their legendary concept albums, to their exquisite musical compositions were like gold. Testament to their enduring beauty is that their music remains as fresh as ever and despite the demise of several band members, Bolton-born Annie remains the sole flag bearer of this exceptional group who brought so much of joy and inspiration to many of us
Brilliant masterpiece. Maybe their best. We need to clone the 70s prog rockers to keep great music alive for our children and future generations. If not we are lost to the rubbish out that passes for music today. And then god help us. I cry whenever i hear this.
I am glad I am not just "anybody" and have been listening to this song and band for almost 40 years. Every person who was from the east coast and enjoyed progressive rock has, especially in Philadelphia.
You are absolutely right when you say "I am glad I am not just "anybody". I started following Renaissance in 1972 as a 17-year-old with their album Prologue and have every Renaissance album in my collection. Renaissance is by far my favourite group ahead of groups such as Santana, Steely Dan, Chicago and Dire Straits.
The Philly radio station played themin the 1970's and early 80's. One sponsored a free concert at Penns Landing. I saw that and also concerts at the Tower, Academy of Music (wow), Trocadero, Ripply Music Hall, Chestnut Cabaret and and the Scottish Rite Threatre in Collingswood NJ. Always an amazing show.
My sister was heavily into them in the early 70's. I caught the bug mid 70's and saw them twice in Israel, Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. I met Annie and Jo0hn back stage in Jerusalem. They could not have been more kind and pleasant.
I’m not the biggest prog rock fan, but I’ve listened to everything of Renaissance I could find. Annie Haslam is a beautiful woman with a beautiful voice and beautiful spirit. And this band is aces.
I never knew this footage existed until tonight...it is SO much better than the original recording. I'm just in awe. I've been a Renaissance fan since the mid-70s. Annie was (and still is) amazing. This whole lineup...could they be any tighter? Just...wow.
Annie Haslam has been living in Bucks County, Pennsylvania for over 20 years. She recovered from breast cancer. Michael (Mickey) Dunford passed away about 5 years ago. Betty Thatcher, who was the lyricist for Ashes and most of their standard hits passed away a little longer at about age 67.
Doesn't she own a Shop, or something like that in New Hope? I saw her at the Keswick Theater back in 2017 with the small Orchestra when they were recording for the DVD.
None of these musicians were about the flash when they were performing. The music stood for itself and the live performance was all about appreciating the talent first hand.
Annie was hearing impaired and overcame that to be one of the greatest female voices with a five octave range and an angelic quality. One of my heroes who encouraged me as a hearing impaired singer to go for it. Lives in suburban Philly where she broke into the limelight thanks to WMMR. I worked in rock radio in the SF Bay Area and we loved the progressive bands.
One of the greatest bands of all time. They are right there with the Moody Blues, ELP, Jethro Tull, The Who, ELO(give On the Third Day a listen) for orchestral/jazz rock with remarkable vocals, and intensely skilled scientists that have synthesized ear candy since the seventies. Thank you so much all who have made Renaissance such a memorable experience.
@@fizzyridertoo hey Fizzy...thats incredible...have you seen them before? I missed their heyday in the 70s because my parents said i was too young to go by myself and they werent interested in taking me. I have tickets to see them in Atlanta in October. Im excited to see them again...especially since this is their last tour! 😥
@@JK-g62 Nope, first time for me too. I remember buying "Out of the Blue" album when I was at school and just playing the heck out of it. I've got 10cc coming up soon and Depeche Mode later on. It's going to be a good year for music. I hope you enjoy them and I'm sure you will.
@@eggescobar I was just watching a recent performance of that one (with the full orchestra backing, it's on YT). She lets the electric guitar do the vocal counterpoint, which is ironic because Renaissance originally used her voice in place of electric guitar, because they thought the tech at the time did not allow a good recording of the sounds. I've heard that she's stopped the vocalizations recently, not because her voice can't reach the notes (it has weakened, of course, but she can still get up there), but because her increasing deafness makes it impossible to hear herself sing. That's also why the orchestra is behind Plexiglas dividers, to allow her to hear herself. The higher registers are the first to go.
Believe it or not these guys gave us lift back to the train station in Sheffield on our way back Bradford. Just lovely guys. To this day nobody plays like Paul Kossoff. Xx to you all.
Jon Camp... 👏👏👏👏👏👏 😮😮😮😮😮😮Mind blowing. The whole band is awesome, but that bass... I love that. LOVE it! Definitive Rickenbacker tone God, and criminally under-rated. And playing bass pedals. And singing harmonies... Bravo, that man!
What a great find!!!! 🎶👍🍻. In 1974, I saw Renaissance in Indianapolis at the Rivoli Theater with The Climax Blues Band opening the show. That was an odd pairing! Renaissance was wonderful!! In 1978, I saw them again in Tucson, AZ with Al DiMeola as the opener! This was part of DiMeola's tour following the release of his epic album, "Casino"!! He was Amazing! And, talk about the energy! Wow! It was a bit difficult to be settled down afterwards! Lol! But; when Renaissance came out, they were fantastic!! Annie Haslam was breathtaking to say the least! That voice!! What a wonderful band they were!
I remember that tour,I always thought that it was a very odd pairing of DiMeola and Renaissance.Unfortunately I didn't get to see any of those shows at that time but I have seen both of them separately on more than one occasion and I even had the opportunity to see Al DiMeola with Return to Forever now that was something to behold.Nothing but great music coming out of that era.
Never seen annie haslam look so beautiful and with a voice so powerful it could of smashed glass , a classic song and Jon camp was unbelievable on rickenbacker bass a true legend and a huge inspirational musician .
Annie's voice, great, goes without saying. And Jon Camp is possibly the best bassist I know. The whole band are just right for their music. I can never get enough of it.
Oh. My. God. One hundred times WOW! This record session is absolutely GOLD. Although I'm writing this comment, I'm actually speachless. All musicians are in their prime, and the voice of Annie, oh my god, it's flawless, more stunning than ever. Only thing missing is the unforgettable Andy Powell's guitar solo, but Annie's vocal solo at the end turns out to be a very good replacement. And to complete that, both audio and video are in a superb quality. The best Renaissance song, performed live at their peak and recorded in an incredible quality. Thank you so much for posting this
Yes, in 1973 Renaissance recorded the wonderful album "Ashes Are Burning" featuring guitarist Andy Powell (Wishbone Ash) in the solo of the closing song (Renaissance did not have an electric guitar), and also in 1973 Wishbone Ash recorded the brilliant album " Argus" featuring keyboardist John Tout (Renaissance) also on the closing song, "Throw Down The Sword" (Wishbone Ash had no keyboardist). It was a perfect partnership between the two bands that year, resulting in two of the most sublime albums in progressive rock history.
I saw them in 1974 in Carnegie Hall. I didn't know at the time that they even exusted. Since that concert, I have been listening to their music. Much less in my older age, and with less things consumed. But once in a while, when I want to listen to real music, to go back in time to my youth, I listen to them. And they never disappoint me even though I do not consum anything now
I remember first seeing Renaissance on a US late night rock show, probably Don Kirshner's Rock Concert. At school the next day I met with all my usual progressive rock buddies and we couldn't even get a complete sentence out. "Did you see -- ?" "YES , wasn't it -- ?" "Amazing? Yes, I'm still -- " "Me too. Who WAS that -- ?" "That angel -- ? "I don't know but I could --" "YES, listen to that voice for the rest of my life." We didn't even have to finish a sentence to know we were talking about the same experience. Unforgettable. And now with this video I see the memory was not exaggerated with the passing decades. It still brings tears to my eyes and goosebumps to my arms.
Saw them in 1978 in of all places Albuquerque New Mexico. They must have been on a tour supporting their album. I had no idea who they were but my lab mate insisted I go. I was not disappointed. There were a couple of extended bass guitar solos that just knocked my socks off. And of course I really felt like a fool when I had to go back out to the car without my socks. They were superb in every respect. The guitar player had about four Ovation guitars on stage with him and he would move to each one to play it for various purposes. And of course I made a stupid joke about Standing Ovation guitars.
Lyrics by Betty Thatcher who passed away in around 2011 a few years before Michael Dunford. She also wrote the lyrics to the "standard" Renaissance songs - Carpet of the Sun, Mother Russia, Running Hard, Midas Man, The Vultures Fly High, etc. and collaborated on Scheherazade. This recording has Annie Haslam's wordless vocals after the lyrics which was not in the Studio Recording.
@@MsMojoworks Yes, in 1973 Renaissance recorded the wonderful album "Ashes Are Burning" featuring guitarist Andy Powell (Wishbone Ash) in the solo of the closing song (Renaissance did not have an electric guitar), and also in 1973 Wishbone Ash recorded the brilliant album " Argus" featuring keyboardist John Tout (Renaissance) also on the closing song, "Throw Down The Sword" (Wishbone Ash had no keyboardist). It was a perfect partnership between the two bands that year, resulting in two of the most sublime albums in progressive rock history.
Renaissance is my all-time favorite band I have seen them in many venues and it was like the first time I've seen them they are an amazing group. I've had the opportunity with backstage passes to meet them and every venue that I was at
This is one of my favorite band of all time. I've been hooked by Annie's voice since I was 17 years old. I would listen to Renaissance- Live at Caregie Hall, all the way through. Love it!
At 3:30 they really hit the groove.Annie rocking along and dancing,the drummer digging in, but the bass player( Camp )is on another level.Saw them in 2019 in Philly ( Glenside, Pa. ) still sounding great, but this is at another level.
I saw them live in Philadelphia eons ago in the late 70s. She hit notes that home and car speakers cannot replicate. The most beautiful voice I've ever heard. Angels only have voices this beautiful.
I thought I was a big fan of Prog Rock but I had never even heard of Renaissance. Just stumbled onto this video. Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant. Finding Annie's voice is like finding the holy grail or something. Thank you for posting this treasure.
I was lucky enough to be taken to the De Montfort Hall in Leicester to see them in the early 70’s when I was at school. I had little idea at the time but in my teenage mind this song stuck out for the singing and bass playing. Some years later I picked up a bass and have now been playing for 40 years. Thanks Jon and Annie and of course everyone concerned. Including Stephen Rubra who’s father took us.
I just discovered this song recently - I love it!! BUT - ashes don't really burn! Paper burns, leaves burn. Ashes are what's left over. But I still love it. lol
I bought Ashes are Burning, Turn of the Cards, and Scheherazade when they were first released. Still have them! I had just graduated high school in '72. I had never before heard a voice like Annie's. Regrettably, I never saw them live. Huge thanks for posting this! Makes my eyes get moist.
I bought Prolog (never heard of the group, just liked the cover), fell in love with the sound, and bought Ashes Are Burning, Turn of the Cards, Scheherazade, their Live a Carnegie Hall, and Novella, all on vinyl, starting in '72. Novella was a change of style for the most part, and except for The Sisters, I didn't like most of the rest of that album and more or less (much more then less) stopped following them as a band, but the early stuff was outstanding.
@@jennd8935 Wow I first saw (3 times actually) them in the early 70s and since we all have different taste Ill comment on your take on Novella I thought that was one of their better LPs And 180 opposite i thought The Sisters was the worst track on the album. Im certainly not bashing just thought it funny we were exactly opposite on our take of the album. Song For All Seasons was also very good. Like you after that Something changed Im not sure what it was maybe producers they just didnt sound the same. I think they are one of the most underrated progressive groups to ever take the stage. If you have not heard of a band called Nightwish check them out they also have an amazing female singer. Her name is Floor Jansen Check out "Ghost Love Score" Live at Wacken Open air 2013 Official Version. Hope you enjoy it they are an amazing group.
@@garywillingham3644 - And that is the reason for so many different styles of music .... lol !!! I think Annie wanted a change in style, not sure, but it was not the direction I was interested in following. I agree they were terribly under-rated and seemed to really only have a following on the east coast and on the west coast. Too bad, they were one of my favorite groups, right after the Moody Blues (my #1 at the time). Funny you should mention Nightwish...I happened upon them because I watched a reaction video of Disturbed cover of Sound of Silence (which I love, despite not liking anything else of Disturbed) and someone recommended this reactor to listen to Nightwish, which they did, and the song they reacted to was exactly the song you recommended. Went down that rabbit hole, still there!!! Love them and am surprised I never heard of them before.
@@jennd8935 Yepp Nightwish is a deep rabbit hole with steep walls And Like You I just stumbled upon them by accident a nice accident, I must say. Did you see Disturbed doing SOS on Conan Obryan or did you watch the music video (the conan performance is very good). You are right I was living in Florida when I first heard of Renaissance. So Yeah east coast. Nightwish has opened up a few new things Im Listening to. There is a Group and I use that word loosely Its more like a project made up of several great artist called Ayreon Check out The Day The World Breaks Down on YT
@@garywillingham3644 - I first saw Disturbed on their "official" video, and of course that led me to watch the Conan O'Brian video as well, liked both, but of course the "official" video had a great "video" lol. Anyway, looked up the Ayreon video you suggested, and will probably not watch that one again, but may try another one later. Their music was ok, but I didn't enjoy the singing at all. Just my opinion.
I was fortunate to Renaissance at late show (2 am) at the academy of Music in NYC in1973 performing Ashes are Buring. Fantastic!! first groups were soft machine and Larry coryell. Prologue 4AM was a musical experience.
This song, this band, sounds as fresh and goosebump inducing after the thousand time listening as it did the very first time. My God, Annie, I'm sure it took much work to develop it, but your voice is so perfect that it's other-worldly. Humble thanks for all the times yours and the bands notes have touched my soul.
They closed with this in a gig in Edinburgh in 1978/79. Near the end of the song they shone stage lights onto a huge disco ball mounted in the ceiling. Simple, yet magical.
Muita emoçao quando eu escuto,alegria e tristeza ao mesmo tempo(?) sei lá , sentimento bom, nao dá pra explicar, ouvi pela primeira vez ha muitos anos atras, hoje ja se passaram muitos anos, e poder ouvir essas musicas de novo é uma benção de Deus ! Obrigado Renaissance, por voces existirem❤😍
The studio version didn’t have Annie Haslam’s wordless voice. I only heard this on the 1976 Carnegie Hall Live album, but it seems it was already in this version since 1974. It’s spectacular to hear her 5 octave range voice performing wordless song.
Yes, in 1973 Renaissance recorded the wonderful album "Ashes Are Burning" and the studio version of this song had a special participation of guitarist Andy Powell from Wishbone Ash in the closing solo, because Renaissance had no electric guitarist, Michael Dunford only played acoustic guitar , as you can see in the video above. Hence, the live versions of this song, which came at concerts from 1973 onwards after the album's release, replaced the guitar solo with Annie's vocal solo, and were brilliant, especially the performance on the album live at Carnegie Hall and the performance at the Chicago show in 1983, which you can find in low quality video here on RUclips (even with the low quality, it's worth seeing). In the same year of 1973, Wishbone Ash recorded the brilliant album "Argus" with a special participation of keyboardist John Tout (Renaissance) also in the closing song, "Throw Down The Sword" (Wishbone Ash had no keyboardist). It was a perfect partnership between the two bands that year, resulting in two of the most sublime albums in progressive rock history.
An amazing and super talented band! Annie has a flawless, powerful and enthrallng voice, Jon on bass is wonderful, all top notch musicians. That they aren't super famous is a mystery, much like Shawn Lane and Allen Holdsworth with their out of this world guitar virtuosity.
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Being this good and yet never becoming a household name. It's obscene.
To me, one of the best bands ever, yet it is difficult to classify as prog-rock, jazz-rock, folk-rock, or whatever...
THE greatest
That's because they were too good...
@paullacey3946 They were the best band to ever make music imo its undeniable
I loved the 70s,I want to go back!
I second the montion.
I love music and bands from the 70s, but going back to the 70s is impossible! but John, Terry and Annie can still record and perform together! It would be wonderful for us fans!🍀❤
The parts I remember were very cool lol
Me too would love to go back there
Me too
Annie gets all the attention, which is naturally deserved, but Michael Dunford, the guitar player, was the soul of the band. He wrote all of the music along with poet Betty Thatcher on lyrics. I read through a lot of the comments below and no one ever mentioned him, so I had to give him a plug. I was very lucky to have seen them multiple times during their strong years in the 70's. The Philly area was always a strong Renaissance fan area. One of my favorite bands from that era.
I saw Renaissance at Philadelphia's Academy of Music the Year that they Recorded the "Live At Carnegie Hall" Album, on that same Tour... They had just finished the Shows at Carnegie Hall in NYC... It was a Stunning Show... The Band, A Full Orchestra, and the World-Class Acoustics of the Academy of Music... I agree that the Dunford/Thatcher Songwriting Team was (Sadly) somewhat undervalued and largely unacknowledged, but what they created was simply BRILLIANT...
One of my favorites from the '70's too, and I agree with you about the late Michael Dunford. He wrote beautiful music, and was a superb musician himself. He is also mainly responsible for bringing together this grouping, Tout, Haslam, Camp, Sullivan, aka, the "classic" Renaissance line-up. Yes, Dunford was indispensable to the success of this group. As you aptly put it, "the soul of the band."
Only saw them once at sold out Rec Hall (Penn State) in 1978. Annie Haslam was wandering anonymously (for the most part) up in the balcony before the show (checking out the vibe, I guess).
John Camp. Great Bass player.
Yes you're right about Michael Dunford being the core Of Renaissance! Annie's voice is truly beautiful and certainly completed what the band became after the departures of the Relfs and John McCarty! Great Band and should have been up there with some of the other 70s bands who made it huge!
The most underrated band in the music history.
Soooo true
Totally agree 💜💜💜
No
It's a shame, was a great band and great beautiful singer
Could not agree more. Whenever my girlfriend (now my ex) and I knew they were coming to town, we bought tickets. I think we saw the m at least half dozen times, and they are still one of my all time favorite live bands. Jon Camp may be THE most underrated (but not underappreciated) bass guitarists of all time.
I envy anyone who ever had the opportunity to see them live. Incredible band and Annie's voice unbelievably good.
Saw them four times because they played New York City a lot. I felt like us fans were in on a secret gem that too little people appreciated.
I saw them in 1984. Amazing
@@jeannebug1 That's about when I got to see them. Such a different time wasn't it?
I've loved them since 1975 and I'm a 76 year old grand father now. This song brings back many beautiful memories of me in my 30's. My ex and I used to sit on the couch and sing this song word for word. I'm old and gray now, divorced, but I still love Renaissance. What a voice she has. I read where she can sing 5 octaves. I saw them about 10 years ago in a quaint little theatre that sat about 300 people. I was in 7th heaven. She signed a t shirt for me and gave me a fist bump. I guess she doesn't shake hands. Peace out my friends.
She shook my hand. Sunrise Musical Theater. Ft. Lauderdale Fla. 1976 or 77.
They rented a cabin about 100 yards from ours many years ago. A few nights they sang out on the porch and it was such a pleasure to listen to them. Even after talking to Amy? my wife and I didn't find out till after they left who they were. My wife had said they could do that professionally,! Little did we know! The voice of a true angel and a most polite and easy going disposition.
@@chrisriker6421 yes
And I'm a 70 yr. old grandfather of 5 boys nowadays. We listened to them often after learning who they were. My wife would even play certain songs of theirs to get the babies to sleep sometimes.
@Chris Riker My folks used Motorhead. I can't sleep at night hardly.
The most underrated progressive band to ever take the stage. Annies voice was that of a true angel. I was fortunate to see them live 3 times once in a college gymnasium after performing with Procol Harum with a full orchestra the night before even without the orchestra they were amazing there was maybe 500 people there in the gym. I was 15
Right you are! And Genesis is the most overrated. Pink Floyd is near by.
@@jeffreywilliams144 With over 100 and 250 million album sales respectively I think one or two folk may disagree.
@@daveslack5351 Record sales are almost meaningless when one considers how serious and decerning core Progessive rock fans are.
@@jeffreywilliams144 Ah yes, the, if something is popular and successful it lacks the purity of the lesser celebrated, a purity only recognised by a discerning core, argument. Whatever you do don't listen to Annie Haslam performing Ripples on Supper's Ready !
@@daveslack5351 I f I understand your point here, is that Prog rock has to be held accountable to same marketplace as the Beatles and Peter Frampton and must produce material for the masses as well as core Prgressive Rock fans. Finally please see the Liner notes from the CD Larks Tongues in Aspic remastered which has Robert Fripps account of the early demise of authentic Progressive rock. For this very reason.
Listen to her range. Her power. How clear she pronounces each word. How she holds herself in the song. Her beauty. What a singer!
Next to the voice of Karen Carpenter, Annie's voice is just as angelic while the classic-rock group must remain the most underrated group in music history. Everything they did, from their legendary concept albums, to their exquisite musical compositions were like gold. Testament to their enduring beauty is that their music remains as fresh as ever and despite the demise of several band members, Bolton-born Annie remains the sole flag bearer of this exceptional group who brought so much of joy and inspiration to many of us
From the golden age of music.
❤
When she sings "Ashes are burning the WAAAAY!", it's one of the defining moments of all contemporary music. Spine-tingling...
Brilliant masterpiece. Maybe their best. We need to clone the 70s prog rockers to keep great music alive for our children and future generations. If not we are lost to the rubbish out that passes for music today. And then god help us. I cry whenever i hear this.
This live versión is awesome! Her voice is so powerful, beautiful!
❤Annie Haslam has beautiful face and special beautiful vocal, amazing ‼️😊
One of the best songs that hardly anybody has heard, holy crap that was amazing!!!!!👍✌😀😀😀
I am glad I am not just "anybody" and have been listening to this song and band for almost 40 years. Every person who was from the east coast and enjoyed progressive rock has, especially in Philadelphia.
You are absolutely right when you say "I am glad I am not just "anybody".
I started following Renaissance in 1972 as a 17-year-old with their album Prologue and have every Renaissance album in my collection. Renaissance is by far my favourite group ahead of groups such as Santana, Steely Dan, Chicago and Dire Straits.
I’m 66 years old and just found this group today for the first time
The Philly radio station played themin the 1970's and early 80's. One sponsored a free concert at Penns Landing.
I saw that and also concerts at the Tower, Academy of Music (wow), Trocadero, Ripply Music Hall, Chestnut Cabaret and and the Scottish Rite Threatre in Collingswood NJ. Always an amazing show.
Sends chills down my spine everytime. Including the last 1,000 times I've listened to this.
@10:00 Annie's vocals are so beyond haunting. It gives me goosebumps.
Yep! For decades!
My sister was heavily into them in the early 70's. I caught the bug mid 70's and saw them twice in Israel, Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. I met Annie and Jo0hn back stage in Jerusalem. They could not have been more kind and pleasant.
I’m not the biggest prog rock fan, but I’ve listened to everything of Renaissance I could find. Annie Haslam is a beautiful woman with a beautiful voice and beautiful spirit. And this band is aces.
U Need To Become A Prog Rock Then...SO Much Absolutely Splendid Musical Treats Await U...
I agree mate
The Best band in the whole world,awesome Music, awesome voice.
I've never heard of someone that knows the terminology prog rock and doesn't like it!
I never knew this footage existed until tonight...it is SO much better than the original recording. I'm just in awe. I've been a Renaissance fan since the mid-70s. Annie was (and still is) amazing. This whole lineup...could they be any tighter? Just...wow.
Annie Haslam has been living in Bucks County, Pennsylvania for over 20 years. She recovered from breast cancer. Michael (Mickey) Dunford passed away about 5 years ago. Betty Thatcher, who was the lyricist for Ashes and most of their standard hits passed away a little longer at about age 67.
Doesn't she own a Shop, or something like that in New Hope? I saw her at the Keswick Theater back in 2017 with the small Orchestra when they were recording for the DVD.
None of these musicians were about the flash when they were performing. The music stood for itself and the live performance was all about appreciating the talent first hand.
Annie was hearing impaired and overcame that to be one of the greatest female voices with a five octave range and an angelic quality. One of my heroes who encouraged me as a hearing impaired singer to go for it. Lives in suburban Philly where she broke into the limelight thanks to WMMR. I worked in rock radio in the SF Bay Area and we loved the progressive bands.
Let's not ignore Jon Camp on the Rickenbacker bass rockin' serious! Jon and Annie are two of my major influences.
Looks like John is also utilizing some bass pedals along with that Rickenbacker!! Cool.
One of the greatest bands of all time. They are right there with the Moody Blues, ELP, Jethro Tull, The Who, ELO(give On the Third Day a listen) for orchestral/jazz rock with remarkable vocals, and intensely skilled scientists that have synthesized ear candy since the seventies. Thank you so much all who have made Renaissance such a memorable experience.
LOVE LOVE LOVE ELO...Jeff Lynne is a genius
@@JK-g62 Got tickets to see them in Austin later this year. :)
@@fizzyridertoo hey Fizzy...thats incredible...have you seen them before? I missed their heyday in the 70s because my parents said i was too young to go by myself and they werent interested in taking me. I have tickets to see them in Atlanta in October. Im excited to see them again...especially since this is their last tour! 😥
@@JK-g62 Nope, first time for me too. I remember buying "Out of the Blue" album when I was at school and just playing the heck out of it. I've got 10cc coming up soon and Depeche Mode later on. It's going to be a good year for music. I hope you enjoy them and I'm sure you will.
I have listened to this song for years and I never get tired of listening to it, truly brilliant in all ways.
My god...her voice is from heaven
The Heavens Of England...
Annie Haslam. Proof there is a God, and that he loves us.
Who needs a lead guitar when you have an instrument like Anne Haslam's voice. A great band. Vastly underrated.
Thank you SO MUCH for making this available to everyone. I hope you know how much we all appreciate it.
Annie’s vocal at the end? Holy smokes!
Goosebumps!!!!
When music still was real music ! Love it
And this wasn't even her best swipe at it. Check out her version done live at Park West in 1983 (it's on YT).
She still can do it in 2021
@@eggescobar I was just watching a recent performance of that one (with the full orchestra backing, it's on YT). She lets the electric guitar do the vocal counterpoint, which is ironic because Renaissance originally used her voice in place of electric guitar, because they thought the tech at the time did not allow a good recording of the sounds.
I've heard that she's stopped the vocalizations recently, not because her voice can't reach the notes (it has weakened, of course, but she can still get up there), but because her increasing deafness makes it impossible to hear herself sing. That's also why the orchestra is behind Plexiglas dividers, to allow her to hear herself. The higher registers are the first to go.
Believe it or not these guys gave us lift back to the train station in Sheffield on our way back Bradford. Just lovely guys. To this day nobody plays like Paul Kossoff. Xx to you all.
Annie Haslam, The GOAT!
R. I. P Jon Camp.... Great Bassist.. We wont forget!
Jon Camp... 👏👏👏👏👏👏 😮😮😮😮😮😮Mind blowing. The whole band is awesome, but that bass... I love that. LOVE it! Definitive Rickenbacker tone God, and criminally under-rated. And playing bass pedals. And singing harmonies... Bravo, that man!
Annies voice is indeed out of this world and angelic, yet heard an interview with a down to earth woman with a good eathty sense of humor.
What a great find!!!! 🎶👍🍻. In 1974, I saw Renaissance in Indianapolis at the Rivoli Theater with The Climax Blues Band opening the show. That was an odd pairing! Renaissance was wonderful!!
In 1978, I saw them again in Tucson, AZ with Al DiMeola as the opener! This was part of DiMeola's tour following the release of his epic album, "Casino"!! He was Amazing! And, talk about the energy! Wow! It was a bit difficult to be settled down afterwards! Lol! But; when Renaissance came out, they were fantastic!!
Annie Haslam was breathtaking to say the least! That voice!! What a wonderful band they were!
I remember that tour,I always thought that it was a very odd pairing of DiMeola and Renaissance.Unfortunately I didn't get to see any of those shows at that time but I have seen both of them separately on more than one occasion and I even had the opportunity to see Al DiMeola with Return to Forever now that was something to behold.Nothing but great music coming out of that era.
Beautiful voice. Awesome band. Will stay in my heart forever
Never seen annie haslam look so beautiful and with a voice so powerful it could of smashed glass , a classic song and Jon camp was unbelievable on rickenbacker bass a true legend and a huge inspirational musician .
Have ( smashed glass )
Why not saw?
What about the piano playing?!!
Annie's voice, great, goes without saying. And Jon Camp is possibly the best bassist I know. The whole band are just right for their music. I can never get enough of it.
That band can play, and that woman can sing!
One of the most pristine voice with a range up to five octaves almost without an efort. Thank you for upload it!
eFFort...
I've heard this a thousand times and I still get tears....
She was just amazing. Great band. Great musicians
Rest in peace Jon an original bassist and fine vocalist
All great and I could write much, but first time I saw this one. Jon Camp is exceptional on bass as he projects a melody.
Camp is one of the greats. I'd put him up there with Squire, Jack Bruce, Entwhistle and McCartney.
McCartney.........
Ditto. Saw him multiple times and was amazed how he was so under appreciated.
What about Ray shulman?
I love Annie Haslam!
Magic, Majestic and moving. I'll never forget that night at Nottingham.
Oh. My. God. One hundred times WOW! This record session is absolutely GOLD. Although I'm writing this comment, I'm actually speachless. All musicians are in their prime, and the voice of Annie, oh my god, it's flawless, more stunning than ever. Only thing missing is the unforgettable Andy Powell's guitar solo, but Annie's vocal solo at the end turns out to be a very good replacement. And to complete that, both audio and video are in a superb quality. The best Renaissance song, performed live at their peak and recorded in an incredible quality. Thank you so much for posting this
Yes, in 1973 Renaissance recorded the wonderful album "Ashes Are Burning" featuring guitarist Andy Powell (Wishbone Ash) in the solo of the closing song (Renaissance did not have an electric guitar), and also in 1973 Wishbone Ash recorded the brilliant album " Argus" featuring keyboardist John Tout (Renaissance) also on the closing song, "Throw Down The Sword" (Wishbone Ash had no keyboardist). It was a perfect partnership between the two bands that year, resulting in two of the most sublime albums in progressive rock history.
Jon Camp is a joy to hear
More Of Anne's Lovely Absolutely Splendid Vibratos...
1965-1975, la musique pop rock à son sommet ! Période bénie.
I saw them in 1974 in Carnegie Hall. I didn't know at the time that they even exusted. Since that concert, I have been listening to their music. Much less in my older age, and with less things consumed. But once in a while, when I want to listen to real music, to go back in time to my youth, I listen to them. And they never disappoint me even though I do not consum anything now
Great band with the most accomplished female vocalist in all of popular music. Not appreciated enough in their home country.
Unbelievable great music. One of the best bands in music history
I remember first seeing Renaissance on a US late night rock show, probably Don Kirshner's Rock Concert. At school the next day I met with all my usual progressive rock buddies and we couldn't even get a complete sentence out. "Did you see -- ?" "YES , wasn't it -- ?" "Amazing? Yes, I'm still -- " "Me too. Who WAS that -- ?" "That angel -- ? "I don't know but I could --" "YES, listen to that voice for the rest of my life." We didn't even have to finish a sentence to know we were talking about the same experience. Unforgettable. And now with this video I see the memory was not exaggerated with the passing decades. It still brings tears to my eyes and goosebumps to my arms.
Saw them in 1978 in of all places Albuquerque New Mexico. They must have been on a tour supporting their album. I had no idea who they were but my lab mate insisted I go. I was not disappointed. There were a couple of extended bass guitar solos that just knocked my socks off. And of course I really felt like a fool when I had to go back out to the car without my socks. They were superb in every respect. The guitar player had about four Ovation guitars on stage with him and he would move to each one to play it for various purposes. And of course I made a stupid joke about Standing Ovation guitars.
Lyrics by Betty Thatcher who passed away in around 2011 a few years before Michael Dunford. She also wrote the lyrics to the "standard" Renaissance songs - Carpet of the Sun, Mother Russia, Running Hard, Midas Man, The Vultures Fly High, etc. and collaborated on Scheherazade. This recording has Annie Haslam's wordless vocals after the lyrics which was not in the Studio Recording.
Probably to fill in where Andy Powell’s solo is absent.
@@MsMojoworks Yes, in 1973 Renaissance recorded the wonderful album "Ashes Are Burning" featuring guitarist Andy Powell (Wishbone Ash) in the solo of the closing song (Renaissance did not have an electric guitar), and also in 1973 Wishbone Ash recorded the brilliant album " Argus" featuring keyboardist John Tout (Renaissance) also on the closing song, "Throw Down The Sword" (Wishbone Ash had no keyboardist). It was a perfect partnership between the two bands that year, resulting in two of the most sublime albums in progressive rock history.
I fell in love with this song when the album was released. It still sounds as great as it did the. What a voice.
Tubular Bells territory with Stevie Nicks singing, BRILLIANT
One of the All time greatest bands ever
Renaissance is my all-time favorite band I have seen them in many venues and it was like the first time I've seen them they are an amazing group. I've had the opportunity with backstage passes to meet them and every venue that I was at
Yes Annie's voice is particular haunting on Song of Scheherazade...
She is an angel
They are not only singers, musicians, but artists and meisters too. Great band.
Still enjoying their music. Shame I missed them the first time round
This is one of my favorite band of all time. I've been hooked by Annie's voice since I was 17 years old. I would listen to Renaissance- Live at Caregie Hall, all the way through. Love it!
A GODDESS singing in a perfect composition mindblowing vocal 👑🎤🎶
At 3:30 they really hit the groove.Annie rocking along and dancing,the drummer digging in, but the bass player( Camp )is on another level.Saw them in 2019 in Philly ( Glenside, Pa. ) still sounding great, but this is at another level.
I saw them live in Philadelphia eons ago in the late 70s. She hit notes that home and car speakers cannot replicate. The most beautiful voice I've ever heard. Angels only have voices this beautiful.
Glorious. My second favorite prog song after Supper’s Ready.
This music is for those with exquisite taste and who rise above the ordinary-folks like us!
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Saw them live and listened to their music from 73 until now. Best band ever.
I thought I was a big fan of Prog Rock but I had never even heard of Renaissance. Just stumbled onto this video. Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant. Finding Annie's voice is like finding the holy grail or something. Thank you for posting this treasure.
THE BEST MUSIC BAND IN HISTORY!
That’s ridiculous. They’re boring.
I was lucky enough to be taken to the De Montfort Hall in Leicester to see them in the early 70’s when I was at school. I had little idea at the time but in my teenage mind this song stuck out for the singing and bass playing. Some years later I picked up a bass and have now been playing for 40 years. Thanks Jon and Annie and of course everyone concerned. Including Stephen Rubra who’s father took us.
Woah! The vocal here; stay tuned to the end.
LYRICS:
Travel the days of freedom
Roads leading everywhere
Come with me now, and show how you care
Follow the dying embers
Cross on the paths they lay
Breath of the past, the earth's yesterday
Clear your mind, maybe you will find
That the past is still turning
Circles sway, echo yesterday
Ashes burning, ashes burning
Colours are fading starlight
Silver the way to find
Walking the shadows, there in our mind
Changing the order slowly
Leaving the mist of time
Fingers are holding, fragments of mine
Clear your mind, maybe you will find
That the past is still turning
Circles sway, echo yesterday
Ashes burning, ashes burning
La, la, la , etc ....
[music, music, music]
Imagine the burning embers
They glow below and above
Your sins you won't remember
And all you'll find there is love
Ashes are burning brightly
The smoke can be seen from afar
So now you're seeing how far
Ashes are burning the way
Ashes are burning the WWAAAYYYY!!!!
Wooohh, woooahhh, ... [Annie wails ... ]
Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: Dunford Michael / Newsinger Betty Marie
Ashes Are Burning lyrics © Wb Music Corp.
Thank you!!
such a beautiful voice
Finally made my way to this sweetness.
I just discovered this song recently - I love it!! BUT - ashes don't really burn! Paper burns, leaves burn. Ashes are what's left over. But I still love it. lol
one of the best performances ever!! goosebumps everytime
Gonna see Annie sing one last time in two weeks. Best singer ever.
Rest in Peace, Jon. 🎸⚘
I bought Ashes are Burning, Turn of the Cards, and Scheherazade when they were first released. Still have them! I had just graduated high school in '72. I had never before heard a voice like Annie's. Regrettably, I never saw them live. Huge thanks for posting this! Makes my eyes get moist.
I bought Prolog (never heard of the group, just liked the cover), fell in love with the sound, and bought Ashes Are Burning, Turn of the Cards, Scheherazade, their Live a Carnegie Hall, and Novella, all on vinyl, starting in '72. Novella was a change of style for the most part, and except for The Sisters, I didn't like most of the rest of that album and more or less (much more then less) stopped following them as a band, but the early stuff was outstanding.
@@jennd8935 Wow I first saw (3 times actually) them in the early 70s and since we all have different taste Ill comment on your take on Novella I thought that was one of their better LPs And 180 opposite i thought The Sisters was the worst track on the album. Im certainly not bashing just thought it funny we were exactly opposite on our take of the album. Song For All Seasons was also very good. Like you after that Something changed Im not sure what it was maybe producers they just didnt sound the same. I think they are one of the most underrated progressive groups to ever take the stage. If you have not heard of a band called Nightwish check them out they also have an amazing female singer. Her name is Floor Jansen Check out "Ghost Love Score" Live at Wacken Open air 2013 Official Version. Hope you enjoy it they are an amazing group.
@@garywillingham3644 - And that is the reason for so many different styles of music .... lol !!! I think Annie wanted a change in style, not sure, but it was not the direction I was interested in following. I agree they were terribly under-rated and seemed to really only have a following on the east coast and on the west coast. Too bad, they were one of my favorite groups, right after the Moody Blues (my #1 at the time).
Funny you should mention Nightwish...I happened upon them because I watched a reaction video of Disturbed cover of Sound of Silence (which I love, despite not liking anything else of Disturbed) and someone recommended this reactor to listen to Nightwish, which they did, and the song they reacted to was exactly the song you recommended. Went down that rabbit hole, still there!!! Love them and am surprised I never heard of them before.
@@jennd8935 Yepp Nightwish is a deep rabbit hole with steep walls And Like You I just stumbled upon them by accident a nice accident, I must say. Did you see Disturbed doing SOS on Conan Obryan or did you watch the music video (the conan performance is very good). You are right I was living in Florida when I first heard of Renaissance. So Yeah east coast. Nightwish has opened up a few new things Im Listening to. There is a Group and I use that word loosely Its more like a project made up of several great artist called Ayreon Check out The Day The World Breaks Down on YT
@@garywillingham3644 - I first saw Disturbed on their "official" video, and of course that led me to watch the Conan O'Brian video as well, liked both, but of course the "official" video had a great "video" lol. Anyway, looked up the Ayreon video you suggested, and will probably not watch that one again, but may try another one later. Their music was ok, but I didn't enjoy the singing at all. Just my opinion.
So damn good. We are lucky to have this video!
Perfection in so many ways. That voice 🎤❤️
They are so underated but one of the best
The voice is so haunting and captivating. What a Siren
Ashes Are Burning, masterpiece 💗💗
I was fortunate to Renaissance at late show (2 am) at the academy of Music in NYC in1973 performing Ashes are Buring. Fantastic!! first groups were soft machine and Larry coryell. Prologue 4AM was a musical experience.
Isn’t it amazing how young people don’t even have an idea of what a “late show” is at a venue?
Wow what a line up!
Annie Haslam, Sandy Denny, Babara Gaskin are still my favorite female singers!
Never get tired of listening to this! RIP John T. And Michael.
This song, this band, sounds as fresh and goosebump inducing after the thousand time listening as it did the very first time.
My God, Annie, I'm sure it took much work to develop it, but your voice is so perfect that it's other-worldly.
Humble thanks for all the times yours and the bands notes have touched my soul.
They closed with this in a gig in Edinburgh in 1978/79. Near the end of the song they shone stage lights onto a huge disco ball mounted in the ceiling. Simple, yet magical.
If there was one reason I would travel back in time it would be to see them preform again.
Muita emoçao quando eu escuto,alegria e tristeza ao mesmo tempo(?) sei lá , sentimento bom, nao dá pra explicar, ouvi pela primeira vez ha muitos anos atras, hoje ja se passaram muitos anos, e poder ouvir essas musicas de novo é uma benção de Deus ! Obrigado Renaissance, por voces existirem❤😍
Brilliant band great song, runied by adverts.
The studio version didn’t have Annie Haslam’s wordless voice. I only heard this on the 1976 Carnegie Hall Live album, but it seems it was already in this version since 1974. It’s spectacular to hear her 5 octave range voice performing wordless song.
I love the live version with the extra long instrumentals! Renaissance Live at Carnegie Hall is one of the few live albums I really love
Yes, in 1973 Renaissance recorded the wonderful album "Ashes Are Burning" and the studio version of this song had a special participation of guitarist Andy Powell from Wishbone Ash in the closing solo, because Renaissance had no electric guitarist, Michael Dunford only played acoustic guitar , as you can see in the video above. Hence, the live versions of this song, which came at concerts from 1973 onwards after the album's release, replaced the guitar solo with Annie's vocal solo, and were brilliant, especially the performance on the album live at Carnegie Hall and the performance at the Chicago show in 1983, which you can find in low quality video here on RUclips (even with the low quality, it's worth seeing).
In the same year of 1973, Wishbone Ash recorded the brilliant album "Argus" with a special participation of keyboardist John Tout (Renaissance) also in the closing song, "Throw Down The Sword" (Wishbone Ash had no keyboardist). It was a perfect partnership between the two bands that year, resulting in two of the most sublime albums in progressive rock history.
Oh Annie, we were 16 and all madly in love with you (and the band of course!)
An amazing and super talented band! Annie has a flawless, powerful and enthrallng voice, Jon on bass is wonderful, all top notch musicians. That they aren't super famous is a mystery, much like Shawn Lane and Allen Holdsworth with their out of this world guitar virtuosity.