BLACKMORE’S NIGHT has released its new holiday song “Here We Come A-Caroling”, taken from the forthcoming four-track EP of the same name. The song is a beautiful rendition of the classic Christmas carol, which is being given a new-yet-traditional sound by Candice Night and Ritchie Blackmore. It’s the first taste of the upcoming EP, which will arrive on December 4 via earMUSIC, the global independent rock and contemporary music label of Edel Germany GmbH. The “Here We Come A-Caroling” lyric video, with wonderful animations and festive illustrations, can be seen below.
BLACKMORE’S NIGHT was founded in 1997 by Blackmore and Night to stage their mutual love for traditional medieval and folk-rock music. Blackmore has shaped the hard rock scene for decades as one of the most influential and notorious guitarists ever, first with DEEP PURPLE and later with RAINBOW.
“Nature’s Light”, BLACKMORE’S NIGHT‘s eleventh studio album, will be released in the spring of 2021, followed by a reissue of the band’s entire catalog later in the year.
To bridge the time while waiting for “Nature’s Light” to be finally released, BLACKMORE’S NIGHT decided to record a new Christmas-themed EP and give their fans something special to celebrate the holy days with. “Here We Come A-Caroling” will become available on limited-edition 10-inch translucent green vinyl as well as a limited-edition CD digipak and digital. You can pre-order it here.
“Nature’s Light” is an honest declaration of love to the folk music of the Renaissance era, deeply inspired by myths and legends of times that are long gone and driven by the fiery relationship between the two married songwriters.
Max Vaccaro, general manager of earMUSIC, says: “We celebrate the ‘homecoming’ of a true music legend: BLACKMORE’S NIGHT started its wonderful musical journey with Edel in 1997. Today, decades later, it is a joyful occasion to welcome Ritchie and Candice back and to plan many years of exciting collaboration with them for their new music and a catalog that has reached the heart of millions of fans over the years.”
Blackmore and Night add: “On June 2, 1997, we released our first Renaissance folk-rock debut album: “Shadow Of The Moon”. With devotion and professionalism, our new record label, Edel, brought “Shadow Of The Moon” to the top of the charts, where it remained for 17 weeks, earning us our first gold record as BLACKMORE’S NIGHT, a project close to our hearts and as untouched territory, a new genre for us to bring to the world. Our music is an escape from the stress and pressure of modern times. Journey back through time with us, to a simpler, magical time where music enters your heart and soul. We are honored to be ‘back home again’ with our friends and colleagues of Edel. BLACKMORE’S NIGHT has returned with our new CD, fans have been waiting for five years, and we are excited to be able to pair up again with Edel to bring it to them.”
“Here We Come A-Caroling” track listing:
1. Here We Come A-Caroling (Vinyl Side A)
2. It Came Upon A Midnight Clear (Vinyl Side A)
3. O Little Town Of Bethlehem (Vinyl Side B)
4. Silent Night (Vinyl Side B)
