| | Blackmore's Night Under A Violet Moon CD Blackmore's Night Discography of CDs
 (5 Customer Reviews)
Blackmore's Night features the talents of guitarist Ritchie Blackmore and vocalist Candice Night. Blackmore is best known for his work with the rock band Rainbow, and before that, the legendary group Deep Purple. However he has long since been interested in medieval and Renaissance music.
On UNDER A VIOLET MOON, Blackmore and Night blend together acoustic pop with English medieval music. To add an air of authenticity, they employ such instruments as a hurdy-gurdy, bagpipes, pennywhistles, and vintage tambourines. However, Blackmore's guitar is the backbone of this music, and he accompanies Night with unerring sensitivity. Night sings in a relaxed mezzo-soprano on each piece. Most of all, listeners will enjoy following the lyrics, since each tune is centered on an exciting medieval tale. Highlights include the war song "March the Heroes Home," the wistful "Castles and Dreams," and the forlorn "Catherine Howard's Fate." On the latter, Night sings of heartbreak, betrayal, and lovesickness. Even though this melody is antiquated, and the lyric is sung in Middle English, this story is wholly universal. UNDER A VIOLET MOON is the perfect album for those who wish to dabble in light, non-academic period music.
Blackmore's Night: Candace Night (vocals); Ritchie Blackmore (guitar).
Personnel includes: Ritchie Blackmore, Des Geyer Schwazer Haufen, Miri Ben-Ari, Jen Johannsen, Peter Ruth, Alex Alexander, Miguel Cervino, Rachael Birken, John Ford.
Producers: Ritchie Blackmore, Roy McDonald, Jeff Glixman.
Dirty Linen (4-5/00, p.92) - "Guitarist Ritchie Blackmore...and lyricist/vocalist Candice Night make sweet music together....UNDER A VIOLET MOON showcases Blackmore's abilites on the acoustic guitar, with occasional electric adornment..." Under A Violet Moon Music Blackmore's Night Under A Violet Moon Songs | 1. | Under a Violet Moon |
| 2. | Castles and Dreams |
| 3. | Past Time With Good Company |
| 4. | Morning Star |
| 5. | Avalon |
| 6. | Possum Goes to Prague |
| 7. | Wind in the Willows |
| 8. | Gone With the Wind |
| 9. | Beyond the Sunset |
| 10. | March the Heroes Home |
| 11. | Spanish Nights (I Remember It Well) |
| 12. | Catherine Howard's Fate |
| 13. | Fool's Gold |
| 14. | Durch den Wald Zum Bach Haus |
| 15. | Now and Then |
| 16. | Self Portrait |
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Under A Violet Moon Music Review Average Rating: (4 out of 5 stars)   Another difintion of music
I can't believe that there is only one has commented on this albums i expected that i will find hundereds of reviews
this album is a must have...the concept is great, the talent is supreme.........
Angelic voice of candice, Great folk riffs will make u feel that u have been transported back in time ( old english country).Enjoy the Blackmore's abilites on the acoustic guitar.the soloes full of emotions,he such a magician guitarist.
I think that this release is valuable inheritance
Submitted by katatonia876 (alexandria Miami 1)
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 Wonderful music, excellent musicians
Ritchie Blackmore is the best! And he has a congenial vocalist: Candice Night. It's a perfect combination between the perfect guitar play of Ritchie, the crystal voice of Candice and wonderful melodies, written by Ritchie Blackmore. Sit down, listen to the music and well-being growth in your mind.
Submitted by franz.katzer (Vienna, Austria, Europe) 
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This is an album by B.N. that I had never heard before...absolutely outstanding! Blackmore is killer on guitar and Night has the voice of life...besides that, the rest of the band is extremely good at what they do. Very, very good music...
Submitted by guys49 (Pittsburgh, PA, USA)
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Not as good as their first album, but you still can find great songs here. buy this one!
Submitted by Ahmed Hernandez Zahuna (Mexico City, MEXICO)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Truly original and perhaps an acquired taste...
I like this album, though not one of Blackmore's Night best I believe. A cross between traditional/folk/rock/pop is the only way I know how to pretty much describe them. The vocals are excellent, especially the lead female vocalist- lovely, clear voice! Good variety of instruments and catchy tunes. I think you have to be more open-minded musically and like the above influences. It's unique and a good album overall.
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