Ritchie Blackmore

Yes I've heard it
worth a listen? Nooooooooooooooooo!

It is classical/medieval acoustic noodling to accompany some inappropriately young woman he is probably shagging. Best of luck to him in that department, but this wouldn't get near a record deal if it didn't have his name on it.

No wailing guitar solo's with plenty of pouting from the maestro?

For a man responsible for some of the greatest riffs of all time I am sad to confirm my agreement with Mr Rockingdoc

RB appears to now be reincarnated as a medeival minstrel - who the hell listens to it I have no idea.

I came across a second hand cd recently - if anyone is interested it will be appearing on eBay soon.If memory serves me correctly it also featured his sister or wife ??

I've always been a big Richie Fan, but have still to hear any of his solo stuff.

I've read several positive reviews, but wast'nt sure if its my sort of stuff.


All time favourite Ritchie track (for his guitar work) - Check out the version of 'Wring that Neck' from the 'In Concert' set, truely stunning.

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Originally posted by adamk:
RB appears to now be reincarnated as a medeival minstrel

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seemingly true

duncan

Email: djcritchley at hotmail.com

I have taken the plunge and bought two CD's from Streets on-line, I fancy a change.

I will let you know what I think.


Regards


NB

Yeah, although he's not in Blackmore's league, Craig Chaquico (responsible for many great solos with Jefferson Starship) has morphed into a new age guru. I blame drugs, though too many or not enough, I really couldn't say.

Maybe we'll get a remake of "My Woman from Tokyo" arranged for lute and zither.

jay

Another total agreement with Rockingdoc's accessment.

...Im not sure,but wasn't the female vocalist his girlfreind ?

I sadly miss the R.B.of old,his more modern offerings have left me cold.

Chris

The band is called Blackmores Night, made up of RB plus Candice Night who is a bit of alright! plus others.

Albums are; Shadow of a moon
Under a violet moon
Fires at midnight
Past time with good company (live)
Ghost of a rose (latest)

I am a RB fan of old and have to say that yes its totally different to DP and Rainbow but has its own niche. I actually like hearing him do more acoustic stuff and when he does break into a electric solo it is still unmistake able RB. Candice does have a good voice .

I have to admit i have them all.
I admire him for going down a route of personal pleasure in his music. He certainly gets good reviews at concerts from his diehard fans. He has a web site where you can find out more.

David

I thought he went solo under the name 'Yngwie Malmsteen'...
Have you ever seen Yngwie Malmsteen and Richie Blackmore in the same room at the same time.
I doubt it, because THEY ARE THE SAME PERSON!!


Joe90

I would recommend 'Shadow of the moon' and 'Under a violet moon. There are some very interesting tracks on these CDs /#9 and 11 on the second album/. Nice acoustic quitar solos, too.

Emil

I have had a brief listen to "SHadow of the Moon" and whilst it wasn't quite what I expected it was certainly different.

A lot of it was pure rubbish but inbetween all the rubish there are little glimmers of Richie's talents. Some of the acoustic guitar work is pure genius and the CD's are worth listening to for these alone.

I hope to get a more in depth listen soon.

Not sure who the singer is but she was a voice of pure silk, reminded me somewhat of Stevie Nicks. I would love to hear her perform on more serious material!


Regards


NB

It gets better with a second listen!

I have just played "Ghost of a Rose" again and it gets better with every listen.

I still have visions of Richie prancing around in a jesters outfit with an old fahioned lute in his hand, jigging to the beat of the music. Its hard to imagine this bloke was once the lead guitarist of one of the world's best rock bands.

Tracks like "Black Crows", "where are we going form here" and "all for one" (reminds me of the three muscateers!) are absolute classics and Richie's guitar work has lost none of its brilliance.

Its light hearted and can't be taken seriously but its good listening.

I admire Richie for producing this which is obviously aimed at his own enjoyment rather than the record company's profits and I admire the Record Company's for allowing him to do this.


Regards


NB

Was that when DP took a downward turn?

Regards


NB

Just given "Diamond & rust" a spin and what an amazing combination. Candice Nights voice and RB's guitar work.

The more I listen to some of these tracks the more I enjoy it. The more I enjoy Ms Night's singing, she is one talented singer!


Regards


NB