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Blackmore's Night 
Secret Voyage  
 
Released   
27th June 2008 (Germany) 
30th June (rest of Europe) 
15th July (USA) 
 
Tracks:
God Save The Keg; Locked Within The Crystal Ball; Gilded Cage; Toast To Tomorrow; Prince Waldeck's Galliard; Rainbow Eyes; The Circle; Sister Gypsy; Can't Help Falling In Love; Peasant's Promise; Far Far Away; Empty Words.

Candice Night's thoughts on the songs: 

God Save The Keg- A grand entrance as you embark upon your secret voyage. Starting on simplified peasant instruments and building to the royal pageantry celebration for the start of the adventure, this song was inspired by a traditional melody and many vats of beer.

Locked Within The Crystal Ball- The fortuneteller sees our future within the crystal ball, but are the visions locked within that crystal? Taken from the Traditional Medieval melody of Stella Splendens, new instrumentation, lyrics and arrangement transformed this melody into the wondrous path into the crystal ball, the mysteries throughout the ages that mysteriously affect us to this day and the secrets they hold. From the elements to the ancient castle walls, to the standing stones- the olden ways are evident throughout our vast and varied travels around the world. But what secrets do the stones hold, and will they be locked within the crystal ball until we discover them? 

Gilded Cage- Taken from a French traditional melody, and introduced to us by the German band Des Geyers, the gilded cage is representative of the tragic yet fragile and timeless wisps who enchant us and capture our hearts. Whether it is through the medium of stage or screen, through song or story, sometimes those who you hold high on the pedestal are afraid of heights. The spotlight holds the secret that not everyone is as it seems...

Toast To Tomorrow- Inspired by a Russian traditional folk song, Toast to Tomorrow is a celebration of our lives, our friends, our experiences and our memories. So, grab a glass, laugh, sing and dance the night away!

Prince Waldeckīs Galliard- One of our favourite castles, Schloss Waldeck in Germany was reputed to have a Prince reside there. This is in honour of him. 

Rainbow Eyes- A Rainbow track recorded many years ago, so many fans asked us to re-record this one in Blackmoreīs Night style, how could we say no?

The Circle- A very powerful symbol throughout the ages. Representing the seasons, nature renewing itself, the earth and moon, and the fact that history repeats itself. Can we learn from our past and allow it to teach us about or future? This musical commentary touches on everything from global warming to the witch trials. Its up to us to respect and protect our connection with the earth and with each other. Will we ever learn? 

Sister Gypsy- Sheīs the one who beckons you into the wood to dance beneath the moonlight. She is silhouetted by the trees beyond the bonfire. She tempts you to break the rules. She is the wild side hidden within us all.

Canīt Help Falling In Love- An old Elvis song we had fun playing around with. 

Peasantīs Promise- The true love that blossomed beneath the willow tree. Inspired by a traditional English tune, the Peasantīs Promise is about a love that isnīt based on riches, on shallow needs or desires. The vow of this peasant is that he has only his heart to offer. And that is always enough.

Far Far Away- Written by a close friend of ours, he performed this song for us one night at an acoustic gathering. The visuals of the castles, the longing and the fairytale ending captured our hearts. By the end of the night, everyone was singing along to the chorus. We now present it to you...

Empty Words- A sort of reprise of the introduction song, we always find it fascinating how many people are around that speak of absolutely nothing. And yet speak all the time. Silence is a rare commodity and desperately needed in this day and age. Words are so important when they are chosen carefully and so unimportant when they are.

 

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