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February 2007

"If you have a question for me, enter this room. It exists just for us. A place for you to come to ask me whatever you wish. A chance for us to get closer. Share your thoughts, tell me your story,ask me your questions.  They will be answered."

 
Hi, my name is Silvia i am 31 years old, i have been in a relationship with one man for 11 years NEVER cheated but he has and now 4 kids later he is cheating again but totaly denyes it i have that womans number but dont know her name or if she knows about me or our kids all i know is that they call her chola, i herd once that her name might be christina but in not sure, SO THATS MY IMPOSIBLE QUESTION I NEED ANSWERED, PLEASE!!!! CAN YOU HELP ME?

Hello Silvia,

My heart breaks to hear the problems that you are having. Its so difficult to even know for sure, especially if he's denying it or evasive or distant. If you know for sure that this is happening, you need to be very strong. Your first priorty is to your children. They are innocent beings and it will be so difficult, but you need to protect their innocence even though you are hurting inside. Then you must take care of yourself. Any man who would do that to you isn't worth being around. If he is a good father, then you will have to keep him in your life at some point for your children's sake even though it is easier to make a clean cut and never see him again. But if he is falling short on not only his relationship with you, but with your children as well...then I believe it is better to have 1 strong, healthy minded and loving parent than 2 when 1 is deceitful and hurtful.

But before you make any decisions, talk to him. See if you can get him to tell you the truth. Perhaps it is just insecurity in which case there is still an issue of why you don't trust him. But if you know for sure, rely on friends and family to help you out emotionally and keep you strong until you can rely on yourself.

Never let someone disrespect or take advantage of you or your children. You deserve much more...

Also, bevery aware of clues he may leave. You can leave voice activated tape recorders around the house and in the car or check his voice mails. You may find his phone calls are innocent. Either way, knowledge is power...

Stay strong.

Much love
Candice




dear candice,

when i was 8 i moved from holland to ireland, i was soon inspired by the irish music. the lively tunes are great. whem i moved back to holland after a few years (when i was 13) i kind of forgot about that sort of music. when i got a bit older i got into the goth style thing you know. i started listening to different kinds of goth music and i also started listening to pagan style music and therefore also to blackmore's night. i was amazed by the lovely tunes and your beautiful voice! there is also a bit of an irish sound to it i find. i love to dance around to your music. it makes me feel like i used to feel when i was 8. it makes me feel great. whenever i get home from a hard day at school i put on your music during home work and it makes me calm down a bit and helps me concentrate.

i am on a choir at the moment to improve my vocal skills. i want to become just as good at singing as you are. i also want to be in a band when i grow up. i love the celtic style. do you have any hints on how to get in a band like you are? it would be a dream come true to be able to perform in a band!

well that was my story. i would be really happy if you wrote back to me! and again, i adore your music and you are my number one idol.

lots of love and kisses, from didi

ps: im 17 at the moment so you know that you also have fans in my age group, haha.


Hello Didi,

Well, it seems as if you have music in your soul and you know once it is in there it enchants you and you are under its spell...and that is a wonderful thing, because when you are enchanted the colors seem brighter, you observe things more deeply, you feel on levels that others can't, or choose not to or simply block out... And you are right, certain songs should always be able to release the inner child in you no matter how old or how young you are. It is important to keep that child alive. Always...

I'm sure that one day, when you are ready, your dream of being in a band will come true. The first step is finding others with musical interests that you have. Even if they don't play instruments, they may know others who do. But I always think that bonding with people and being friends with them 1st is the way to have a happy band because then you can communicate a lot easier than people who just "clock in and clock out" for the purpose of playing for money or attention. When you have unity with your band mates, your experiences will be wonderful because you will have similar interests and that is a great foundation to start with. Once you feel good about them, the next step is their level of musicality and how well they play. This is where the list of possible members gets even shorter- it is difficult to find the right people. But in the end, it is so worth it.

In our band there is even more criteria to get through; besides having to be a good person, you have to play well enough to handle not only rock but folk, pop, tavern music, ballads, everything! And play with sensitivity... that is a key factor. Then you must have the "minstrel" look. You must be able to leave home for over a month at a time for tour... Luckily you don't have to look for all of those things...so I hope it will be easier for you to find your band/soul mates...

Good luck! And let me know how it goes...

Love
Candice



I have to admit, I didn’t know what Richie was doing at the moment, until, that is I placed an order with Roger of Fylde Guitars. I have now picked up on everything you have done with Blackmore’s Night and I must say you have one of the sweetest voices I have heard for many a year, probably since the blessed Sandy Denny. I hope you continue to produce such wonderful music for many years to come.

To let you into a secret, I was up at dawn this morning and walked through the woods which are attached to my garden. I played some of Fires at midnight as I walked. It was magical !

Any chance of a tour of Welsh castles? (they’re better than the German ones !!!!!)

May the blessings of The Awen be upon you both.

Richard Hopkins

Llandudno

North Wales

Hello Richard,

What a nice compliment...thank you! And I will have to thank Roger for spreading the word of our music through Fylde! Ritchie has quite a few of Roger's creations by now... They are all in special places around the house..each to its own chair or couch. If he gets any more I will be forced to sit on the floor since there seems to be no room left in our den...

It is so good to hear of you appreciating the beauty of the woodlands...to many overlook the incredible magic nature offers us daily... breathe it in...it is truly cleansing of the spirit...

Actually, I hear that we will be back in Wales later this year, which is so exciting for me because it has been such a long time since we played there last! I believe Cardiff is where we are going, though they never seem to book us into castles, but theaters when we play the UK. It is a shame because I have often heard that Wales has such incredible castles and have yet to see one! Perhaps this time we will be able to at least have a day off there, if not to play in a castle, then at least to go exploring and experience some... To see the latest tour dates, click here.

See you in Wales...

Love and light,

Candice


Hi Ms Night...

I found your music via "Fairy Magazine", and rapidly became addicted! In "real life", I'm a 41 yr old speech-language pathologist, however I've also realized a long held dream and for the last 5 years I've been studying voice. I've been a choral singer all my life...

I'm a contralto with a decidely "folk" sound to my voice, and am always looking for sheet music in the lower range...Is any of Blackmore's Night's music avaliable in sheet music form??

Thank you for your time in reading this!

Barb Froman (in da sticks of Manitoba, Canada)

Dear Barb,

We are big fans of Faerie Magazine here! They are certainly helping to keep the realm of magic alive! This year I will continue to represent them as their Faerie Queen at some Faerie Festivals across the USA...but more on that as it approaches...

You sound as if you have a very rich tone to your voice...that is beautiful and rare these days. All of our music is available in songbooks which include the lyrics, and all parts for all instruments played. You can find it available here. And while you're at the Blackmore's Night store you can see all the other items available for sale. Pendants, goblets...and many other interesting items...

Stay well and keep singing!

Love and faerie light,
Candice



Hello!

I noticed you have a poems page. How do you submit a poem to be displayed on
your site. I didn't see a link or anything. I was just curious.

My name is Jane, and I am 25 years old living in the United States. This
year I will be moving to Denmark.

I love your website! My boyfriend just introduced me to Blackmore's Night
this past month. You're his favorite band, and fast becoming mine too!! Your
voice is the lovliest one I've heard on a woman, and I love the style of
music you use it on. I love Celtic and Renaissance music....I suppose that's
because it always makes me want to dance like a gypsy barefoot in the woods
around a bonfire.

What I'm saying is that your music is magical for me, it transports me to
another world that I thrive in and inspires me to do things in the real
world. I thank you and the rest of your band for giving me that beautiful
escape.

I hope that when I am in Denmark that my small family (My son, my boyfriend
and myself) can see your band play live. We would all love the experience!!

Truly~Jane

Hello Jane,

It seems as if we have a lot in common. Keep drawing from the beautiful nature that surrounds you...it truly is where real magic lives and breathes.
To submit a poem, simply send it to me here at the same address you emailed your question to.I will personally read it and post it on my page to join the others and for all the world to read as well...

Much love to you, your son and boyfriend too...
Candice


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