Blackmore's Night - Shadow of the Moon
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Artist: Blackmore's NightEdition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 2001-06-12
Music Label: Steamhammer Us
Soundtracks:
- Shadow Of The Moon
- The Clock Ticks On
- Be Mine Tonight
- Play Minstrel Play
- Ocean Gypsy
- Minstrel Hall
- Magical World
- Writing On The Wall
- Renaissance Faire
- Memmingen
- No Second Chance
- Mond Tanz
- Spirit Of The Sea
- Greensleeves
- Wish You Were Here
- Possum's Last Dance
Free Music Notes for Shadow of the Moon
Free Music Review: Great Debut
Hit: 5 Stars
I've lost count of the number of people who I have introduced to Blackmore's Night. What I do remember is that in each case it was the title track of "Shadow of the Moon" that I used. There is something about it which almost immediately captures the ear of the listener and lets them know they are in for something special and different. Though certainly influenced by Celtic music, it is by no means fits into that category as it has a thoroughly modern feel to it. At the same time, the music reminds the listener of the influences from which it has been derived.
This debut album is a collection of pieces from 1997 which Ritchie Blackmore worked on with his wife Candice Night. Some of them are built on traditional pieces; others are modern versions of old pieces. A couple of them are covers from other groups. All of them fit together to form a most enjoyable album.
It opens with the title track, which as I have already mentioned is one which will immediately grab the listener's ear. This is followed by "The Clock Ticks On", which has a grand feel to it, and was a traditional composition by Tielman Susato from the 1500s. Next up is "Be Mine Tonight", a nice love song. This is followed by "Play Minstrel Play", another more haunting song in which Ian Anderson guests on flute. This is another piece put together on top of a traditional composition by Pierre Attaignant from the 1500s. "Ocean Gypsy" is next, and it is a cover from the progressive group Renaissance, and their album "Scheherazade and Other Stories" from 1975. It is another wonderful haunting piece which fits the album very well. This is followed by the instrumental piece "Minstrel Hall" by Ritchie Blackmore.
"Magical World" is another traditional piece which they have turned into their own song. The liner notes say it was composed by Wassail, but I am not sure who that is. On the other hand, the next piece, "Writing On The Wall", has Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky as its composer credit. This is followed by "Renaissance Faire", which is another piece built on a traditional composition by Tielman Susato. This leads to the second of Ritchie Blackmore's instrumental pieces, "Memmingen". This is followed by "No Second Chance", which is an entirely original piece. This is followed by the third; my favorite; and for some the last of the Ritchie Blackmore instrumental pieces, "Mond Tanz".
Next up is "Spirit of the Sea", another enjoyable original piece from the group. Next is "Greensleves", the original lyrics with a Ritchie Blackmore arrangement which fits the rest of the album well. The track which closes the album is "Wish You Were Here", which was originally by Teijo Ag?lii-Leskel?. I have two copies of the CD, and each has a different bonus track. One has a different version of the instrumental "Minstrel Hall", and the other has "Possum's Last Stand" as its bonus track.
The group consists of Ritchie Blackmore (electric guitars, acoustic guitars, bass, mandolin, drum, tambourine), Candice Night (lead and backing vocals), Pat Regan (keyboards) and The Minstrel Hall Consort; which consists of Gerald Flashman (recorders, trumpet, and French horns), Tom Brown (cello), and Lady Green (viola and violins). Along with Ian Anderson guest performing on "Play Minstrel Play" was Scott Hazel who did some backing vocals on the same track.
This is not just a good debut, it is a great one. If you don't enjoy this CD, you should avoid the rest of the group's catalogue as the group sticks to the same style, and for good reason. This is my favorite of their releases, but that does not mean that it is the only one you should listen to, as they all have memorable tracks and performances.
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