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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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CasiniProjekt wrote:
Hey, please check out my music, its free! http://cassiniprojekt.bandcamp.com/ or http://www.last.fm/music/The+Cassini+Projekt/Blind+Vision Also check out my new music video, I did the CG http://youtu.be/wL5A88cuxwY
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I Still Remember
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goffaar wrote:
is that robin hood or just another faggot
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Xylvanya wrote:
If you like ambitious and relaxing music, maybe it´s possible you like XYLVANYA: „Anxious“; „Beach II“; Regenbogen; „SA RIERA part I“, "Imperial Crown" „Climbing“ or „Ex-Mannequin“ or „Horizont (III) or "Gewitter-Regen" or "Erinnerungen an meinen Vater" or "Trust (Piano-Version)" or "Norwegen" or "Retrospective view" and many many more.....(all in all 6 hours of music, all songs free download) . Thank you for listening, support or feedback! Peace, Xylvanya
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adrisha wrote:
Love this band ❤
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Wiracocha wrote:
So amazing, seen them live three times and can't wait for more!
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MaddameLeFay wrote:
My favourite band forever and after ;) <3
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angrychair95 wrote:
❤
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VyacheslavN wrote:
Great!
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Huepow wrote:
my favourite band ♥
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Drevoslava wrote:
Wonderful music!
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friendlyfire92 wrote:
"Medieval Pop"
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Sebek23 wrote:
Folk/medieval i guess
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missingno wrote:
What is the best tag for this music? I don't know what to call them in my iTunes.
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ranisn wrote:
"All For One" is such a fun song LOL
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zoborey wrote:
ritchie y u no rock n roll anymore? =(
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mishelu182 wrote:
3 Black Crows is awesome!
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engincan7 wrote:
Ghost of a rose :) <3
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ekyidag wrote:
I just love them.
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maria_niccals wrote:
AAAAWEEEESOOOMEEE!!!
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Friday the 13th radio interview coming
11 May 2011 | from blog.myspace.com/blackmoresnight1
Listen to Candice and Ritchie in radio interview- Friday May
13 around noon 91.5 WMFO Massachusettes area-it will be streamed
and accessible online at wmfo.org.
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19 Mar 2011 | from blog.myspace.com/blackmoresnight1
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