I d like to pay respect to DPAS but they are not perfect as well…..
Well, who is?

This from the DPAS site, written by individuals who have more expertise in the area than we do:

“He [Blackmore] took some of his old fans with him, but over the next few years built an entirely *new following* [emphasis mine] who entered into the spirit of Blackmore’s Night with surprising zeal.”

“…by the time of their return in 2001, most fans who had originally gone along hoping for an evening of rock music had either accepted the band for what they were, or had been **replaced by new fans.** [emphasis mine]”

I wish he had sung an album full of remakes like only he could in the early 70 s.
Songs like April and Blind could have been so wonderful with him on it.

Well, have to do with HUSH from the Concerto 69 and Bird has flown from the BOX.
Ooops, not that forget that astonishing revamping of Mandrake Root live!!!!

Blackmore is correct. It does take some courage to go against the grain in the context of rock music and admit to liking Blackmore’s Night in a venue such as this site–a site dedicated to one of the greatest hard rock bands ever.

For instance, most people here have something in their collection that they probably would not be willing to admit to. “Peer pressure” is not an exclusively pubescent term. As you know, even adults are subject to some ribbing. Strawberry margarita or Shirley Temple, anyone?

Many Blackmore’s Night fans are not Deep Purple/Rainbow fans in the same way that Jon Lord draws people who are not Deep Purple/Whitesnake fans. That is a fact.
Certainly their fame in those bands help their current success from a public relations perspective, but the music does stand on its own in both cases.

You said, “It takes NO courage to like music unless the music is so far out that it really challenges you…” For some, Blackmore’s Night is such a challenge.

You quoted me as saying, “On the other hand, Blackmore has gained a legion of new fans who couldn’t care less about the old bands he used to be in” and then asked, “Do you really think that is true?”

I hope that was rhetorical since if I didn’t believe it I wouldn’t have said it.

Thanx for endorsing my statement in the other thread!!!!

Cheers, Mark

I guess Ritchie thinks his audience is a bunch of 14-year-olds! Jeez! REALLY?! I seriously doubt that his fans - who are NOT spring chickens - worry about “peer pressure”! That is classic. Deep Purple fans snap up “Butterfly Ball.” It takes NO courage to like music unless the music is so far out that it really challenges you, like free jazz or atonal stuff. I just happen to think BN is lightweight overall.

“On the other hand, Blackmore has gained a legion of new fans who couldn’t care less about the old bands he used to be in.”

Do you really think that is true? What would you say the percentage of the crowd is at a BN concert that does not like DP or Rainbow? Most reviews I read suggest that any Purple or Rainbow played at a BN show gets quite a bit of applause….

I would love Ritchie to do an instrumental album - not DP, not Rainbow, not BN, not metal, just beautiful music without any of the singers he’s had already.

haha, thanks for the support of my idea. Obviously I know it probably won’t get anywhere, but I can’t help think to myself that my favourite two heroes - Lord and Blackmore are still alive & well and playing their instruments as well as - if not better than before. It’s been since 1993 I believe the time is right for them to play at least a few rock shows together again.

take care

You cant be the biggest fan…….

I am!!!!!!

hehehe

I subscribe your WISH completely.

IN ROCK is 40 years old this year, its about time to do something REALLY SPECIAL now…..

Pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Cheers, Mark(……)

please get together to Rock once again in 2010 up until 2012 or 2013.

I suggest one of the following band names: LORD BLACKMORE, or Blackmore Lord Group (BLG)

A suggested course of action would be the standard recording of a new album followed by a world tour, including several dates in Quebec, Ontario, and Manitoba.

I suggest the following touring line-up:

Ritchie Blackmore - Guitar
Jon Lord - Keyboards
Bob Daisley or Neal Murray - Bass
Bobby Rondinelli - Drums
Jorn Lande or Joe Lynn Turner - Vocals

Thank you for your consideration, and I hope to get chance to finally see you two playing together in concert some time soon.

Sincerely,
Your biggest fan
Mark

p.s. Highway Star editors - please make sure Ritchie, Jon, and their managements get this letter

I wonder, why not have done it earlier?

What the above article addresses is the back catalogue–not the upcoming album. An infinite supply of inventory does not exist for any album, and from time to time, record companies need to manufacture another run in a similar way that books go into a second or third edition–and so on. The back catalogue does run out from time to time, necessitating another pressing. Often, that next pressing has a slightly different look to it.

Do we “need” a new edition with different fonts and slightly modified covers and booklets? Not really. However, it’s a smart business move to reïntroduce–and sometimes re-release–an album when supplies become limited or a contract expires, and that gives an opportunity to make revisions. Sometimes it is to save cost (delete a booklet; different jewel case design). Sometimes it is an opportunity to give fans and collectors another item to add to their collection. At other times, bonus material is added to entice owners of previous additions to purchase the album again. However, none of this is out of the ordinary.

I have heard no news regarding Blackmore’s Night being unable to procure a record contract for their next new album and expect them to have no trouble in that regard given the band’s success. What is at issue here is the BACK CATALOGUE–and its move to Blackmore’s own record label is yet another smart business move, maximizing profit potential by cutting out a middelman. Other bands have done the same.

I do not plan to purchase the “new” editions given a lack of any bonus material. I am a fan of the music and look for new mixes, new songs and performances in the form of extras or boots and couldn’t care less about having ten different editions of Machine Head. However, I see the above move as an indicator of the good health of Blackmore’s Night–not the contrary.

Blackmore’s Night gets its share of criticism. As fans and non-fans at this site have often noted, this kind of music is not of interest to many Deep Purple and Rainbow aficionados. Blackmore noted that when, in a recent interview, he said, “Thanks for having an interest in our music. We know that we are not the trend of the day type of band and it takes a bit of courage to like our music.” That is, this music is a bit more mature than the usual mosh pit head-banging stuff–and sometimes peer pressure might prevent someone from admitting to liking it.

On the other hand, Blackmore has gained a legion of new fans who couldn’t care less about the old bands he used to be in.

Cheers

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