I first came across this band in an article in the April 2010 issue of Realms of Fantasy magazine. Consisting of Ritchie Blackmore, he of Deep Purple and Rainbow renown, and Candace Night. They met in 1989 and started working together. Both had an interest in the Renaissance period and began combining his talents with an acoustic guitar and her vocal talents with renaissance-folk rock, performing in front of audiences dressed in period costumes. The videos have a touch of fantasy elements as well.
To date, they’ve released seven studio albums, a couple of live sets, and are working on a new album. I’m just beginning to learn about them myself and like what I’ve heard so far. Blackmore’s guitar work, especially on the third clip, is exemplary.
It’s a very soothing and beautiful music.
This first clip is the title song of their debut release:
Two more favorites:
And it looks like so much more to check out.
I’ve been finding myself drawn to this band for a long time but have never got around to buying anything yet. Your third selection is superb. Have you heard a band called All About Eve? If not you might like to check them out too.
Not familiar with All About Eve, Steve. Will check them out.
I discovered them a few years back. Not my favorite band but they have some neat stuff that I’m occassionally in the mood for. The singer is quite lovely.
Sometimes I am amazed at the beauty man can create.
I love this band. My favorite is their version of “The Times They Are a-Changin’”.
Very nice. A group I’d not heard before. Seems to me the music is better if I don’t watch the video.
Never been a fan of music videos, I don’t like having to buy into their visual storyline on top of the aural one.
Thanks for the tip, I’ll pursue some of this.
Great post! I always liked Deep Purple and Rainbow for Blackmore as much as the lead singers.
And I’m old enough to remember when he was considered one of the
untouchable guitars gods.
I’m with you there, Richard. Hell, I’m old enough to remember when the Beatles were new.