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Blackmore's Night
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United Kingdom (1997 – present)
Blackmore’s Night is an english Renaissance-inspired medieval folk rock band led by UK guitarist Ritchie Blackmore (electric and acoustic guitars) and Candice Night (lyricist and lead vocals).
The origins of the band lie in 1990 when Candice was working at a local New York rock music radio station, and as part of her work first encountered Ritchie (now ex-Deep Purple/Rainbow guitarist), then with Deep Purple, at a soccer game he was playing in. The two became romantically entwined and discovered that they shared a passionate interest in the Renaissance.
After leaving Deep Purple in 1993 and recording an album as Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow called Stranger in Us All in 1995, on which Candice contributed backing vocals, Ritchie became interested in the idea of bringing Renaissance music to a contemporary audience. The effervescent personality of Candice and her singing talent made her the natural choice as “frontman”. In 1997 the pair were ready to launch the band, the name being a pun of their own names, and which would consist of themselves plus session musicians.
Debut album Shadow of the Moon was an instant success, most notably in Europe. In subsequent albums, particularly Fires at Midnight, there was an increased incorporation of rock guitar into the music, whilst maintaining a folk rock direction. Over time, Candice has increasingly participated instrumentally as well as singing the vocals, and is competent in a wide variety of Renaissance instruments.
The origins of the band lie in 1990 when Candice was working at a local New York rock music radio station, and as part of her work first encountered Ritchie (now ex-Deep Purple/Rainbow guitarist), then with Deep Purple, at a soccer game he was playing in. The two became romantically entwined and discovered that they shared a passionate interest in the Renaissance.
After leaving Deep Purple in 1993 and recording an album as Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow called Stranger in Us All in 1995, on which Candice contributed backing vocals, Ritchie became interested in the idea of bringing Renaissance music to a contemporary audience. The effervescent personality of Candice and her singing talent made her the natural choice as “frontman”. In 1997 the pair were ready to launch the band, the name being a pun of their own names, and which would consist of themselves plus session musicians.
Debut album Shadow of the Moon was an instant success, most notably in Europe. In subsequent albums, particularly Fires at Midnight, there was an increased incorporation of rock guitar into the music, whilst maintaining a folk rock direction. Over time, Candice has increasingly participated instrumentally as well as singing the vocals, and is competent in a wide variety of Renaissance instruments.
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Under a Violet Moon
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Ghost of a Rose
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Fires at Midnight
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Ghost of a Rose
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I Still Remember
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Castles and Dreams
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Beyond the Sunset
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Shadow of the Moon
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Home Again
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Fires at Midnight
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Gone With the Wind
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Past Time With Good Company
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Loreley
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Now and Then
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Shoutbox
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AndresCampuzano wrote:
I'm Andres from Madrid, I want to invite you to listen to my musical project. (new folk, medieval, ambient epic...) If you like please add us to your collection. http://www.lastfm.com/music/An+Danzza I autoproduce all songs and give themo to you. Free download :) (if you want add tags or say to me which is your opinion about my music ) thank you!!!!!
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Vyrla wrote:
Diamond and Rust <3
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PiercingMetal wrote:
I caught them in NYC a couple of weeks ago, and thought that they were wonderful. Those interested in seeing what I thought about it can click my website in my profile for more. Sadly I would not be in Renaissance garb myself but really found their audience spirited and lively for the night. A great time.
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ofwine wrote:
can we just flag that pic,ok?
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Jarek73 wrote:
damn his wife is beautiful!!
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OFF_THE_LIP wrote:
GOD SAVE THE KEG
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Corowhite wrote:
LOCKED WITHIN A CRYSTAL BALL
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Vyrla wrote:
@Kweim: hahaha! thats awesome!!! "female fronted metal" ? lol!
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Kweim wrote:
female fronted metal ? now that made my day :D
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Vyrla wrote:
@ofwine : im soo tired of that pic. I want another too!
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ofwine wrote:
when is that stupid pic going to change?
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Oratte wrote:
Maybe the Night changes people. :D "Night"
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RunAwayFromHere wrote:
I do believe their best is ghost of a rose.. such an atmospheric song, makew you feel melancholy.
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Saint_in_Hell wrote:
Ritchie has become a douchebag, this music is plain as hell
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OFF_THE_LIP wrote:
I doubt you do it. It´s relative weak song, I think.
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alexeivalyugin wrote:
25 Years isn't even in top 15. I shall be working on that.
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FjordSweetFjord wrote:
the show last Saturday in Chicago was amazing :D
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OFF_THE_LIP wrote:
STOP TAGGING AS FEMALE FRONTED METAL, MAINLY!!!!
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CotBayun wrote:
Stop. Tagging. Celtic. Or Ritchie will punish you next night.
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Lord_Krichian wrote:
nice
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lijemo tagged Blackmore's Night with genre:folk and celtic folk. yesterday morning
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