Fires at Midnight

by Blackmore's Night

Overview

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. ~ Glenn Astarita

Product Details

Release Date:	09/27/2024
Label:	Earmusic
UPC:	4029759195382
Rank:	198703

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Blackmore's Night   Primary Artist
Ritchie Blackmore   Primary Artist,Mandolin,Hurdygurdy,Tambourine,Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric)
Ruby's Choir   Choir/Chorus
Carmine Giglio   Choir/Chorus
Pat Regan   Keyboards
Candice Night   Harp,Shawm,Vocals,Recorder,Penny Whistle,Electric Bagpipes,Vocals (Background)
Sue   Choir/Chorus
Carmine   Choir/Chorus
Anita   Choir/Chorus
Albert Dannemann   Bagpipes

Technical Credits

Ritchie Blackmore   Producer,Arranger,Composer,Musician
Pat Regan   Engineer,Producer,Mixing
King Alfonso the 10th   Composer
Traditional   Composer
Bob Dylan   Composer
Candice Night   Composer
Michael Praetorius   Composer
Tylman Susato   Composer
Brad Vance   Mastering
George Chin   Photography