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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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Shadow of the Moon
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Ghost of a Rose
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Castles and Dreams
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Shadow of the Moon
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I Still Remember
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Beyond the Sunset
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Loreley
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Now and Then
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Home Again
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Morning Star
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Shoutbox
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Aulin223 wrote:
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andreew_ wrote:
candice <3
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Luckz wrote:
<3
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MIke_s1NgLE wrote:
Love this Band...
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musrum wrote:
So corny
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MERITAMON_N wrote:
good
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ofwine wrote:
crazy bitch
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drugsky wrote:
crazy bitch
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drugsky wrote:
bitch
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pedro_fortunato wrote:
♥
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AndresCampuzano wrote:
Hi I want to invite you to listen to my musical project. Free download An Danzza Fantasy music folk
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Masha24 wrote:
like them .
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the_spirit_mage wrote:
They're totally re-releasing Shadow of the Moon. But it won't be in time for X-Mas. :(
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aHeadOnTheDoor wrote:
join in the Middle Ages appreciation group: http://www.last.fm/group/The+Middle+Ages
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XbaranoseidouX wrote:
Ghost of a rose <3
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OFF_THE_LIP wrote:
so as I. Mostly I love songs, which I have never found at the top 15 list.
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vikingmuffin wrote:
i hardly listen to any of the top tracks listed here by blackmore's night!
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Vyrla wrote:
Finally another default!
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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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