Blackmore’s Night/NY,USA 2020

Ritchie Blackmore’s revival RAINBOW performance, which had become a semi-annual event, was no longer announced. There have been some concerns about his retirement, but we have decided to release the latest high-quality video that will put those rumors to rest. [100% private home live] This work was filmed on “March 28, 2020.” It’s not a concert, but a private live performance filmed at Richie’s home on Long Island. It’s been a while since Richie performed live. We performed a live show as RAINBOW in June last year, but we also held a mini-tour of about 6 performances as BLACKMORE’S NIGHT. However, live activities ceased there. It seems that there are about 5 live shows scheduled for June this year (2020), but only one has been specifically announced: “New York performance on June 11th.” Considering the current situation, it is unclear whether this will be implemented or not. In fact, this video is also a product of the current world environment. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, people are restricted from going out around the world, and Richie and Candace are also staying at home. “If you can’t go out…” they performed just the two of them and posted the performance online. This work is a DVD of that private shot. Therefore, the only two people who appear in this work are Richie and Candice. While the couple talks, Richie plays the guitar and Candice sings. BLACKMORE’S NIGHT has always focused on simple musicality, but this work allows you to enjoy a 100% pure and private performance at home. [Top quality with two people right in front of you] Moreover, the quality is top notch. Since there is no cameraman, they perform to a fixed camera, but since the two perform while seated, there is no need for camera work. You can witness the two performers live as close as you can, almost knee-to-knee. The original video released by Candice had the left and right sides reversed, as if it were reflected in a mirror, but this work has been corrected correctly. And the audio is also excellent. Although it is not a so-called line recording, the two used amplifiers for both vocals and guitars. Although the sound of the hall in his own room creates a sense of privacy, his singing voice is at the level of a sigh, and the guitar is clear, down to the sound of his fingertips rubbing against the strings. The music depicted with such visual beauty is truly a gem. Basically, it’s “2-only BLACKMORE’S NIGHT,” with a repertoire of original songs as well as various traditional and cover songs. In addition to songs that have been covered in previous albums, they also performed the Beatles’ “We Can Work It Out,” Germany’s favorite song “Lili Marleen,” and Vera Lynn’s famous “The White Cliffs Of Dover.” They will also perform two unreleased new songs. Also, after the main video of about 1 hour, there is a bonus recording of Joan Baez’s “Vacuum and Dust”, which was also shot at home. And the performance is so delicious. Although it is a performance that has been released for the first time in about half a year, Richie’s guitar is sharp and vivid, and the phrases full of inspiration are also dazzling. Although the revival of RAINBOW made me feel completely blank, the acoustic guitar is still skillful and I don’t feel any decline at all. Above all, the atmosphere is perfect because it’s at home. The feeling of breathing just with my beloved wife is extremely relaxing, and the improvisations are natural, sensitive, and endlessly beautiful. The smooth performance conveys that they are playing on a daily basis, and it is a private performance that allows you to feel how Richie and Candice spend their time on a daily basis. BLACKMORE’S NIGHT always lets you feel Richie’s true face, but this work is its ultimate form. Live music that you can enjoy at home with just your beloved wife. This is a video work that you can experience right in front of your eyes, so much so that you can almost touch it if you reach out your hand. This is the best video of the year… no, you could say it’s the best video of BLACKMORE’S NIGHT ever. A masterpiece created precisely at this time of global hardship. Ritchie Blackmore & Candice Night live streamed a concert from Minstrel Hall on 28th March 2020 1. Intro 2. Faerie Queen 3. Past times with Good Company 4. New Song 5. Talks 6. Moonlight Shadow 7. Talks 8. Greensleeves 9. Talks 10. Fires At Midnight 11. Talks 12. Instrumental 13. Talks 14. Back In Talks 15. Soldier of Fortune 16. Talks 17. The Times They Are A Changin’ 18. Talks 19. First of May 20. Talks 21. New Song 22. Talks 23. The White Cliffs Of Dover 24. Talks 25. We Can Work It Out 26. Over The Rainbow 26. Talks 27. Lili Marleen Extra Track 28. Intro 29. Vacuum and Dust COLOR NTSC Approx.71min.