With their symbiosis of medieval melodies, mystical lyrics and modern musical arrangements, Deep Purple guitarist Ritchie Blackmore and his wife Candice Night become representatives of a new musical genre that is all about the charm, joie de vivre and authenticity, in short, the archetypal essence of ancient music.
Historical instruments like shawm, bagpipes and hurdy-gurdy are combined with lush guitar sounds and above all floats the bell-clear voice of Candice Night, which makes every song soar to breathless musical heights.
"When we started this project," Blackmore explained, "people were just like, 'You guys must be crazy. Why would you want to do medieval music?' But we did it because it's more than just a hobby for us. For me personally, at that time, it was time to play something that I was convinced was hunter-percent honest."
Numerous gold awards and a worldwide enthusiastic audience proves them right. Even in his Deep Purple and later Rainbow days, Ritchie Blackmore's guitar style incorporated grounded elements of classical and renaissance music. The step to follow the roots of his creativity with his attractive wife Candice Night was less a venture than a matter of the heart. It's a decision that both fans from the old days and newfound friends continue to celebrate.
Artist:
Candice Night (vocalist and medieval instrumentalist)
Ritchie Blackmore (guitar)
David Bard (keyboards, vocals)
Troubador of Aberdeen (percussion)
Earl Gray (bass/rhythm guitar)
Lady Lynn (backing vocals)
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