Renaissance Live BBC Sight And Sound
Renaissance Live BBC Sight And Sound

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Renaissance Live BBC Sight And Sound

1977
Movie
65 min
English

Featuring musicians Annie Haslam, Michael Dunford, Jon Camp, John Tout, and Terry Sullivan, this classic lineup of progressive rock band Renaissance performs songs from albums Ashes are Burning, Turn of the Cards, Scheherazade and Other Stories, and Novella, including "Carpet of the Sun", "Mother Russia", and "Can You Hear Me?" in a stripped-down rock band arrangement, at the Golders Green Hippodrome, London, for the BBC Two series, Sight and Sound In Concert.

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Director: Various (BBC)Genres: Concert Film, Music

Plot Summary

This performance captures the progressive rock band Renaissance during their energetic 1977 tour. The film features the band performing a selection of their acclaimed songs, showcasing their unique blend of folk, rock, and classical influences. It highlights their intricate musicianship and Annie Haslam's distinctive vocal prowess in a live setting.

Critical Reception

As a historical document of a significant progressive rock band's live performance, 'Renaissance: Live at the BBC' is valued by fans for its archival quality. While not typically reviewed in the same vein as studio albums or feature films, it's recognized as a faithful representation of the band's energetic stage presence during a prolific period.

What Reviewers Say

  • Provides a valuable look at Renaissance's live performance capabilities.

  • Captures the band at a peak moment in their career, showcasing their intricate musical arrangements.

  • A must-have for dedicated fans of 1970s progressive rock.

Google audience: Audience reception primarily comes from dedicated fans who appreciate the rare live footage and the opportunity to see Renaissance perform classic tracks. The quality is noted as being typical for BBC broadcasts of the era.

Fun Fact

This BBC recording captures Renaissance during the era of their album 'Scheherazade and Other Stories', which was a significant commercial success for the band in the US.

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Jonathan P.

Jonathan P.

British rock band Renaissance is surely capable of getting their music across without a chunk of symphonic orchestra in their background. Featuring music by Michael Dunford, Jon Camp, and lyrics by Betty Thatcher, the anthemic, folky, and l...