Celebrating 25 years of Blackmore's Night

On the 10th of March, 2023, the 25th anniversary edition of 'Shadow Of The Moon' will be released. This incredible album was lovingly restored, remastered and remixed after the original master tapes were discovered.

 shadow of the moon - 25th anniversary edition

Released back in 1997, it was a groundbreaking, radical departure from Ritchie Blackmore's previous work, but ultimately became something of a milestone in his career. Candice Night's beautiful voice and gift for storytelling complement the music perfectly, creating a timeless album.

 

The 25th Anniversary Mix of the title track: 'Shadow Of The Moon' is available as a digital single and lyric video. You could win a guitar if you get the golden ticket! There are 2 tickets in the black vinyl edition of Shadow of the Moon. Good luck!

Winter Carols 2021

winter carols 2021

Vocalist Candice Night talks about Blackmore Night's newly expanded Christmas album, Winter Carols (available in a 2-CD format set) and the joys of the holiday itself.

Of course, legendary rock guitarist Ritchie Blackmore's instrumentation and musical arrangements are discussed as well, and Candice gives "Goldmine" her Top 5 Christmas songs of all time.

A perfect podcast episode for the holiday season! 

Nature's Light

Release Date  12 Mar 2021

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Studio album: Nature's Light - 10 Tracks - 1 CD, Vinyl, 1 CD + Compilation.

Tracklist:

    Nature's Light Length
1-1   Once Upon December 3:10
1-2   Four Winds 3:03
1-3   Feather In The Wind 4:30
1-4   Darker Shade Of Black 6:05
1-5   The Twisted Oak 4:18
1-6   Nature's Light 4:30
1-7   Der Letzte Musketier 4:58
1-8   Wish You Were Here (2021) 5:04
1-9   Going To The Faire 4:34
1-10   Second Element 6:05
   

 

Blackmore's Night Classics
 
2-1   Shadow Of The Moon 5:06
2-2   Under A Violet Moon 4:23
2-3   Storm 6:10
2-4   Way To Mandalay 6:24
2-5   Streets Of London 3:44
2-6   Empty Words 2:41
2-7   Believe In Me 4:22
2-8   Dancer And The Moon 4:53
2-9   All Our Yesterdays 4:00

Companies, etc.
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Minstrel Hall Music
Copyright © – Minstrel Hall Music
Licensed To – Edel Germany GmbH
Record Company – Edel
Record Company – Edel Family Member
Manufactured By – Optimal Media GmbH – AK30867


Credits
Executive Producer – Ritchie Blackmore
Producer [Assistant Producer] – Pat Regan


Notes
CD2 has a song off each previous album. A Darker Shade of Black on CD1 sounds the same as on the previous album. Wish You Were Here sounds like a New recording. Der Letzte Musketeer is a tribute to one of Blackmore's early bands, The Three Musketeers. The two other members have passed away.

Issued in a media book with a glued in 19-page booklet and two glued in cardboard sleeves containing the CDs. Hyper sticker attached to front on shrink-wrap.

℗ & © 2021


Barcode and Other Identifiers
Barcode (Text): 4 029759 157656
Barcode (Scanned): 4029759157656
Label Code: LC 36979
Rights Society: GEMA/BIEM
Matrix / Runout (CD1): AK30867-01 manufactured by optimal media GmbH
Mastering SID Code (CD1): IFPI L578
Mould SID Code (CD1): IFPI 9761
Matrix / Runout (CD2): AK30867-02 manufactured by optimal media GmbH
Mastering SID Code (CD2): IFPI L578
Mould SID Code (CD2): IFPI 9761

Where is Ritchie's Blue Plaque?

Petition launched for Ritchie Blackmore’s hometown to honor the guitarist with historic blue plaque

A resident of Ritchie’s Blackmore’s UK hometown is campaigning to have a plaque installed in honor of the Deep Purple and Rainbow guitar legend.

blue plaqueBlackmore was born in the seaside town of Weston-super-Mare, in the picturesque county of Somerset (on the West Coast of the UK) in 1945, before his family moved to the London suburbs two years later.

Now a Weston local, John Cadwalader, has started a petition to persuade the Weston-super-Mare town council to erect a blue plaque in honor of Blackmore and “his services to music”.

First used by UK charity English Heritage in 1866, a blue plaque denotes the links between British buildings and other places of interest to notable names of the past and present.

The idea has spread around the world and has been used to commemorate the links between places and people in all manner of backgrounds and accomplishments, from Lord Byron to Freddie Mercury.

“So far, we have plaques dedicated to, amongst others, Haile Selassie and Roald Dahl,” Cadwalader tells us. “People say that plaques are only dedicated to dead people! But that's not exactly true; I have word that the council are apprehensive to dedicate a plaque to anyone living in case they 'fall from grace' later in life. My job is to get one for Ritchie while still alive!”

As such, Cadwalader – who reports he has the endorsement of the guitarist and his family – has started a petition to raise awareness of the campaign and to get the attention of Weston-super-Mare’s town council.

If you think it’s time Blackmore’s hometown celebrated its part in the life and musical accomplishments of one of the UK’s most influential guitarists, sign the petition to install a plaque in honour of Ritchie Blackmore…

If you need to learn more about Blue Plaques, Engish Heritage have a site dedicated to them including how to propose a candidate for one. 

 

What is the Criteria for a Blue Plaque?

Recipients must have been dead for at least 20 years and must have lived at the location they are being connected with for either a long time or during an important period, such as when writing their seminal work or creating their key invention.

As none of these criteria apply, good luck Mr Cadwalader, we still support your efforts 🤞👍

To the Moon and Back

Release Date  28.07.2017 and August 11, 2017 in the UK

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Compilation album: 20 Years And Beyond - 26 Tracks - 2 CD

Containing their best tracks, 5 previously unreleased songs, 2 bonus tracks, 5 instrumental versions and Blackmore's Rainbow single "Land of hope and glory".

 

CD 1 CD 2
 Shadow Of The Moon   I Surrender (Bonustrack)
 Spirit Of The Sea   Moonlight Shadow (2017 Version)
 Renaissance Faire   Somewhere Over The Sea (2017 Version)
 Play Minstrel Play   Writing On The Wall (2017 Version)
 Under A Violet Moon  Coming Home (2017 Version)
 Spanish Nights   Ghost Of John (Bonustrack)
 Fires At Midnight   Minstrel Hall
 Ghost Of A Rose  Possum Goes To Prague
 Cartouche   Durch den Wald zum Bach Haus
 Village Lanterne   Nur eine Minute
 The Circle   Village Dance
 25 Years   Land Of Hope And Glory (2017 Single Version)
 Dandelion Wine   
 Home Again (live)  

 

Bonus Video