One of hard rock's most influential guitarists has opted for the cultural upheaval and regality of the Renaissance era, as Ritchie Blackmore and vocalist Candice Night spearhead a band who abides by a hearty cross-pollination of English folk, 16th century melodies, and progressive rock.
Here, Blackmore injects tasteful electric lead lines into a mix consisting of buoyantly executed rhythmic structures and Ms.
Knight's whispery, and at times, satiny vocalizations.
Thus, Blackmore's Night proclaims a festive atmosphere throughout these 16 pieces, while the band's charming rendition of Bob Dylan's "The Times They Are a Changin'" might represent the lone deviation from the grand scheme of things to coincide with this ensemble's altogether cheery demeanor and novel approach.
Moreover, for those expecting to hear Blackmore ravage his electric with his now-infamous high-octane, blues-drenched power chords and doomsday chops, forget it.
With this release, subtly, finesse, and nuance reign supreme amid a series of persuasive works that cover quite a bit of fertile terrain.
| Title/Composers | Performer | Listen | Time | Size | Size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Written in the StarsRitchie Blackmore, Candice Night | Blackmore's Night | Play | 04:47 | 10 MB | 31 MB |
| 2 | I Still RememberRitchie Blackmore, Candice Night | Blackmore's Night | Play | 05:39 | 12 MB | 39 MB |
| 3 | Home AgainRitchie Blackmore, Candice Night | Blackmore's Night | Play | 05:25 | 12 MB | 37 MB |
| 4 | Crowning of the KingRitchie Blackmore | Blackmore's Night | Play | 04:29 | 10 MB | 29 MB |
| 5 | Fayre Thee WellRitchie Blackmore | Blackmore's Night | Play | 02:05 | 4 MB | 9 MB |
| 6 | Fires at MidnightRitchie Blackmore, Traditional | Blackmore's Night | Play | 07:33 | 17 MB | 52 MB |
| 7 | Hanging TreeRitchie Blackmore, Candice Night | Blackmore's Night | Play | 03:44 | 8 MB | 22 MB |
| 8 | The Storm | Blackmore's Night | Play | 06:08 | 14 MB | 39 MB |
| 9 | All Because of YouRitchie Blackmore, Candice Night | Blackmore's Night | Play | 03:34 | 8 MB | 27 MB |
| 10 | Waiting Just For YouRitchie Blackmore, Candice Night, Traditional | Blackmore's Night | Play | 03:14 | 7 MB | 20 MB |
| 11 | Praetorius (Courante)Michael Praetorius, Traditional | Blackmore's Night | Play | 01:54 | 4 MB | 11 MB |
| 12 | Benzai-TenRitchie Blackmore, Candice Night | Blackmore's Night | Play | 03:49 | 8 MB | 25 MB |
| 13 | Village on the SandRitchie Blackmore, Candice Night | Blackmore's Night | Play | 04:54 | 11 MB | 34 MB |
| 14 | The Times They Area A Changin' | Blackmore's Night | Play | 03:30 | 8 MB | 23 MB |
| 15 | Mid-Winter's Night | Blackmore's Night | Play | 04:27 | 10 MB | 26 MB |
| 16 | Sake Of Song (Only Asian Bonustrack) | Blackmore's Night | Play | 03:10 | 7 MB | 21 MB |
| 17 | Again Someday (Bonustrack) | Blackmore's Night | Play | 01:39 | 3 MB | 8 MB |
| 70 mins | 160 MB | |||||
| 70 mins | 461 MB | |||||
| Artist | Job | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anita | Choir/Chorus |
| 2 | Blackmore's Night | Primary Artist |
| 3 | Ritchie Blackmore | Arranger, Composer, Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar (Electric), Hurdygurdy, Mandolin, Musician, Primary Artist, Producer, Tambourine |
| 4 | Carmine | Choir/Chorus |
| 5 | George Chin | Photography |
| 6 | Bob Dylan | Composer |
| 7 | Candice Night | Composer, Electric Bagpipes, Harp, Penny Whistle, Recorder, Shawm, Vocals, Vocals (Background) |
| 8 | Michael Praetorius | Composer |
| 9 | Pat Regan | Engineer, Keyboards, Mixing, Producer |
| 10 | Sue | Choir/Chorus |
| 11 | Traditional | Composer |
| 12 | Brad Vance | Mastering |
Blackmore's Night
| Quality | Format | Encoding | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | MP3 | 320kps 44.1kHz | MP3 is an audio coding format which uses a form of lossy data compression. The highest bitrate of this format is 320kbps (kbit/s). MP3 Digital audio takes less amount of space (up to 90% reduction in size) and the quality is not as good as the original one. |
| CD Quality | FLAC | 16bit 44.1kHz | FLAC is an audio coding format which uses lossless compression. Digital audio in FLAC format has a smaller size and retains the same quality of the original Compact Disc (CD). |