Blackmore's Night - Past Times With Good Company
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Free Music Review: What can I say?
Hit: 5 Stars
What can I say about Ritchie Blackmore except that he's Ritchie Blackmore? I've been a fan of his for years, since Deep Purple and Rainbow, and have especially loved his more symphonic pieces like 'Stargazer', 'Gates of Bablyon', 'Temple of the King', 'Rainbow Eyes'. I also love medieval and Renaissance music (and I also perform such music, so my appreciation is deep), and when Ritchie came back into the spotlight with the beautiful Candice, I was enthralled and enchanted with what they had to say musically. This live album is a great statement for their talents. And unlike other blonde and beautiful singers like Britney and Christine and their ilk, Candice has *real* talent and isn't just a model put on the stage to make money for a bunch of record producers. It's obvious that Ritchie & Co aren't doing it for the money, they are doing it for the love of the music and the performance and the good company they share with their audience. I'd give anything to be playing on stage with them (in medieval clothes, of course)Free Music Review: A must for all Blackmore's Night Fans!
Hit: 5 Stars
I have been a Blackmore's Night fan for 3 years, and waiting (not quite patiently) for their next studio album, Ghost of a Rose. In this dreary waiting period, (yes I know Fires at Midnight came out in 2001) Past Times With Good Company has kept me on the straight and narrow as a Blackmore's Night fan. Past Times With Good Company is a wonderful addition to mine (and any true fan's) collection. All of their great songs, live! It makes me wish to see them even more. It is by far a superior album to most live albums...Candice gives a small commentary between each track. I felt as if I was actually at a show the first time I listened to it.
If you are not yet a Blackmore's Night Fan, I don't reccomend this being your first album... Get the other ones first then when you purchase this one...it will mean that much more to you.
If you ARE a Blackmore's Night Fan and haven't picked up this album...WHY NOT??! Go out and get it...heck order it right here...you'll be glad you did.
Free Music Review: Refreshing
Hit: 5 Stars
Simply put, there is not enough of this sort of playful Renaissance inspired music around. Ritchie Blackmore is a music legend in his own right, and it is a daring move to seek out a musical niche that acknowledges musical history. There is something refreshingly new about a musical artist not trying to be new, but rather trying to just be exceptional in his craft. Whether the instrumentation is classical or modern, this group manages to transport us to another time when it was not enough to just come out with a new hit song on every album, but rather to engage the audience and entertain with exceptional skill. Candice Night has a wonderful voice to lend to the inspired musical tapestry. This double album contains performance live recordings and I was afraid that perhaps the audience would detract from the music quality. Instead the intimate atmosphere of friendly encouragement from the audience only serves to add to the power of this collection.Free Music Review: Blackmore Renaissance
Hit: 5 Stars
An excellent sounding live CD of a stunning performance of Blackmore's Night. This CD, more than anything, shows that Blackmore has left Purple behind and has gone on with his life. Whilst the old Purple boys are still out on the road, rehashing past history and trying to live in the early 70s, Blackmore has moved to new directions (based on some of his old themes) to create new, and as another reviewer put it, refreshing, music. Ronnie James Dio, apparently miffed that a Rainbow reunion is not in the cards, has been critical of Blackmore's new direction. Well Ronnie, Candice sings your own song (16th Century Greensleeves) better than you ever did on this CD. Other high points inclde Fires At Midnight and Shadow Of The Moon.Free Music Review: surprising
Hit: 5 Stars
I really enjoyed this CD along with their other ones as well. I was given them by a friend who believed I would enjoy them since I am also into all things renaissance and medieval. The music was beautiful and the vocals were haunting. If you just listen without reading a book, or surfing the net.....but just listen--it really does take you to another time and another place. Beautiful.