May 2009

Hello Candice,
         Congratulations and very best Wishes on your marriage.  Oct. is a wonderful time to get married.  I know this first hand as my husband Michael and I were married on 10/9/76.  I have had a passion for Renaissance music since I was a fine arts major in college.  One of my music professors made me aware and it's a love that's grown over the years.  Being someone  of the rock era and having Richie's music being played on the campus and at parties I have always been a rock music lover as well.   I still have piles of rock albums in the basement.  When I learned of Blackmore's night about 4 years ago it was a delightful discovery.  So I have been gathering many of the older cds and of course have been on top of the new releases as they have been made available.  Michael and I attended the concert Halloween eve in '07 in NJ.  I wore a Renaissance gown I had made 25 years ago for a Halloween party and a matching mask with gold trim and feathers.  Our 23 year old son was with us as he is a huge fan and this was his birthday gift.  I love your wedding photos.  When you first sent your wedding announcement to fans there was a photo of you in another white dress quite different from the one you were married in.  It is very Renaissance in style and looks beautiful.  How might I find the photo again?  I can't find it when I go back through your wedding photos.   It was a solo picture of you I believe announcing the wedding and obviously not from that day.  Your wedding dress although quite lovely is much different.   When I got married my bridesmaids wore very Renaissance style gowns that I designed based on 2 styles combined.   I had seen them in a bridal magazine.  We had an anonymous piece of medieval music as we came down the Isle.    Your castle would have been ideal for our wedding as well.  My husband is familiar with the p lace as he works in the corporate world and knows that it is used for business functions.  One more thing on your dresses, I often like them very much.  My husband has often said they look like something I'd wear.  Always loved the assymetrical hemlines.  They were in style back in the 70's and I still have some of those old dresses.  I am not a young woman but have always been very small and I'm pleased  to still be able to wear certain styles.  You must have loved Aruba.  We celebrated our 30th 2 years ago in Jamaica.  Our first time to the Caribbean which really seems silly given how close it is.  We live in NJ.  Our first trip after the honeymoon was to your great nation.  I couldn't get enough of castle hopping at the time. ;-)   And the day we climbed Tintagel there was a ferocious wind!  WE truly thought we'd be blown over the cliffs.   We loved the giant goldfish at Bodiam and "Arthur's" round table at Winchester.    We had always hoped to bring our young boys who are both in college now to see all the great things in the UK.  Our son's tourette syndrome became a huge obstacle as he was growing up so it never happened but we navigate our paths the best we can.  One fine thing that came out of our trip to England was the naming of our second son Derek, who was named for an Innkeeper in Mullion, Cornwall.  Our first son's middle name also has a British connection as it was taken from Justin Hayward of the Moody Blues.   Sorry, I can get pretty verbose so I'll stop now.  Again if I may have another look at that lovely white renaissance dress from the picture please put it back on your web page.

Fondly,  Joan Rosolowsky
 

Dear Candice,

I would like to ask why you and Ritchie chose Aruba for your Honeymoon destination ? Thank you.
Diane.
xxx

Dear Candice. I have a question, but first I would like to congratualte you
and Ritchie.The love between you two truely shines within your vocals and 
Ritchies playing.
I'm a log time fan of Ritchie through Deep purple and Rainbow. I play 
guitar and he has always been a great inspiration to me. With Deep Purple and Rainbow I   always found myself skipping or fast forwarding to my favorite songs. When I listen to Blackmores Nights, I just listen
and every song on every album inspires me to no end. You two compliment
each other so well, I can't even think of a word to describe it. I hope I 
can one day express as much feeling in my music. Ok .. so I wanted to ask you how often your lyrics begin as just a short poem? I'm not gifted with a singing voice so I just play  instramenals on my guitar. I wrote something very meaningful to me about a year ago. I'm   often reminded of it when I listen to Ritchie's instramentals. This little poem, even though   I was very sad and
greiving when I wrote it, helps me to believe in a happy time and place 
with no end. A true happily ever after where I'll once again embrace those whom I have lost.
............................ Just a thank you to you and Ritchie for 
helping to turn a sad time in my life to hope and hppiness! :)

Leigh

Dear Candice and Ritchie

I've been a fan since, as the native Americans say..."the Days of the before the before".  I'm the "Dr. Maier" who invented the vinyl record care product Discwasher and owned that copany often using Ritchie's material in demo of the very Hi End audio stuff we had in our import division.  . 

Congratulations on your recent formalization of the beauty you've shared for these 2 decades!.

I am still a devout audiophile [worldclass audio system] and often use BMN as demo *LAUGHING* For self and guests. Secret Voyage is absolutely stunning in material, musical execuation and CD/audio quality

   Who masters you mateiral into CD format?...It is VERY well done and captures the superb tonal elements of instruments....from drumm cores to cymbals...and Candice..your voice is tranduced beautifully!!  . I always look for the sonic fingerprints of the different mastering labs...and I do not see a credit as to your lab.

When are you playing the USA?

Regards to you, Candice....and  Ritchie.....and your dedicated team of artisans!!.

 Bruce R. Maier

Dear Candice,
I do have to tell you,that you are truly incredible!!!!!You have a Heavenly voice and
the way you sing is so uplifting and peaceful,you are truly a Goddess with an Angel's voice.I've been a fan of Richie since I heard Rainbow with Dio.With all the talent,Richie is a guitar God,his music is a light in a dark time with your voice that carries us to the dawning of betters days.
 I have listened to many different kinds of music but I love your music more than every one else because of that positive energy that just makes every one forget the bad for just a moment and truly enjoy life.Please forgive me but I could go on an on all day but I do have a question,with all the great songs in the past from Rainbow,I wanted to know if you ever thought or did a remake of Temple Of The King,one of the greatest pieces of music in my book,that was ever recorded.I would love to hear you sing that song and since Richie just becomes more incredible with every minute,I can just hear how great the song would be now.
 I love your music and hope and wish all of you many days of happiness.
I also see you love poetry,I hope you like this one.
 Brad