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| | Product Details | | Audio CD Release Date: | January 18, 2011 | | Studio: | Spinefarm/Fontana | | Number Of Discs: | 1 | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 41 reviews |
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| | Track Listing | | 1. | Highland | | 2. | Vagabond (Make a Princess of Me) | | 3. | Journeyman (Vandraren) | | 4. | Believe in Me | | 5. | Sake of the Song | | 6. | Song and Dance, Pt. 2 | | 7. | Celluloid Heroes | | 8. | Keeper of the Flame | | 9. | Night at Eggersberg | | 10. | Strawberry Girl | | 11. | All the Fun of the Fayre | | 12. | Darkness | | 13. | Dance of the Darkness | | 14. | Health to the Company | | 15. | Barbara Allen | |
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23 of 25 found the following review helpful:
 Another Excellent Album from Blackmore's Night! Sep 28, 2010
By RavenRing
I was first introduced to Blackmore's Night earlier this year through the song 'Cartouche' which I instantly loved. I immediately set about obtaining all of their CDs and Blackmore's Night quickly became one of my favorite and most listened to bands. Beyond the Sunset and Ghost of a Rose were my favorite albums of theirs for a long time - until I listened to Autumn Sky. According to the official website of Blackmore's Night, Autumn Sky was inspired by the birth of the couples daughter, whom they named Autumn. This album reflects it, with a lot of love and thought put into in.
1. Highland
This song brought to mind rolling green hills and meadows. An electric guitar adds a nice feel at just the right moments.
2. Vagabond (Make A Princess Of Me)
Soothing, wistful melody with elegant, simple lyrics. Instruments are a guitar, a bell, and a violin. This was one of my favorites on this CD.
3. Journeyman (Vandraen)
Pipes and a harpsichord start out, then lead into vocals with drums and the pipes in the background. This song has more of a rock song then others on the album, and the melody is a little more intense. The lyrics speak of the winding road and the life of a Journeyman.
4. Believe In Me
A love song. A gentle, dreamy song, not my favorite, but easy to listen to.
5. Sake Of The Song
A spinning dancing song in the spirit of "Toast To Tomorrow" and "All For One" (Secret Voyage and Ghost Of A Rose)
6. Song And Dance
Instrumental - Upbeat, toe-tapping number, that will bring to mind lively village dancing.
7. Celluloid Heroes
My least favorite song on the album. It seems to me to have departed from the renaissance style that makes this album awesome. It is still a pretty song, but it is a little jarring to go from Song And Dance, to this slow and melodic pop song. The instruments are the same renaissance instruments as the rest of the album, but the style is just so different and the lyrics speak of Hollywood and movie/music stars.
8. Keeper Of The Flame
Fast, passionate song with a lively fiddle and guitar (or something that sounds like a guitar)
9. Night At Eggersberg
Instrumental - Soothing string piece.
10. Strawberry Girl
Melodic, upbeat song. Strings and rattles are the instruments used.
11. All The Fun Of The Fayre
Upbeat, fast paced song with lots of different instruments.
12. Darkness
A slightly mysterious sounding song. Gentle drums and rattles emphasize the mystery suggested in the lyrics.
13. Dance Of The Darkness
Clamping, stomping, and a lively fiddle and electric guitar all work together to make you want to get up and dance! A quick song with a beat that made me imagine a renaissance village festival at night with couples dancing and spinning around and around...
14. Health To The Company
Soothing, echoing vocals, with violins and a guitar filling the background. The lyrics are a toast to the company, but the melody is a little mournful and the line "let us drink and be merry, all grief to refrain; for we may never meet here again" reenforces the wistfulness of the song.
15. Barbra Allen
Bells chime in the background of this tender love song. A pipe and guitar add some lively intermission and support for the vocals.
All in all, I liked every song in the album. This is very rare for me, so I am very happy with it. Some of the tracks are a little weak, but rest are all very good. It is a little expensive right now to get the import, but if you really love Blackmore's Night and can't wait until November, it is very worth it. I, for one, am glad I did!
34 of 40 found the following review helpful:
Another Excellent Album from Blackmore's Night! Jan 18, 2011
By RavenRing
I was first introduced to Blackmore's Night in early 2010 through the song 'Cartouche' which I instantly loved. I immediately set about obtaining all of their CDs and Blackmore's Night quickly became one of my favorite and most listened to bands. Beyond the Sunset and Ghost of a Rose were my favorite albums of theirs for a long time - until I listened to Autumn Sky. According to the official website of Blackmore's Night, Autumn Sky was inspired by the birth of the couples daughter, whom they named Autumn. This album reflects it, with a lot of love and thought put into in.
1. Highland
This song brought to mind rolling green hills and meadows. An electric guitar adds a nice feel at just the right moments.
2. Vagabond (Make A Princess Of Me)
Soothing, wistful melody with elegant, simple lyrics. Instruments are a guitar, a bell, and a violin. This was one of my favorites on this CD.
3. Journeyman (Vandraen)
Pipes and a harpsichord start out, then lead into vocals with drums and the pipes in the background. This song has more of a rock song then others on the album, and the melody is a little more intense. The lyrics speak of the winding road and the life of a Journeyman.
4. Believe In Me
A love song. A gentle, dreamy song, not my favorite, but easy to listen to.
5. Sake Of The Song
A spinning dancing song in the spirit of "Toast To Tomorrow" and "All For One" (Secret Voyage and Ghost Of A Rose)
6. Song And Dance
Instrumental - Upbeat, toe-tapping number, that will bring to mind lively village dancing.
7. Celluloid Heroes
A cover song and myy least favorite track on the album. It seems to me to have departed from the renaissance style that makes this album awesome. It is still a pretty song, but it is a little jarring to go from Song And Dance, to this slow and melodic pop song. The instruments are the same renaissance instruments as the rest of the album, but the style is just so different and the lyrics speak of Hollywood and movie/music stars.
8. Keeper Of The Flame
Fast, passionate song with a lively fiddle and guitar (or something that sounds like a guitar)
9. Night At Eggersberg
Instrumental - Soothing string piece.
10. Strawberry Girl
Melodic, upbeat song. Strings and rattles are the instruments used.
11. All The Fun Of The Fayre
Upbeat, fast paced song with lots of different instruments.
12. Darkness
A slightly mysterious sounding song. Gentle drums and rattles emphasize the mystery suggested in the lyrics.
13. Dance Of The Darkness
Clamping, stomping, and a lively fiddle and electric guitar all work together to make you want to get up and dance! A quick song with a beat that made me imagine a renaissance village festival at night with couples dancing and spinning around and around...
14. Health To The Company
Soothing, echoing vocals, with violins and a guitar filling the background. The lyrics are a toast to the company, but the melody is a little mournful and the line "let us drink and be merry, all grief to refrain; for we may never meet here again" reenforces the wistfulness of the song.
15. Barbra Allen
Bells chime in the background of this tender love song. A pipe and guitar add some lively intermission and support for the vocals.
All in all, I liked every song in the album. This is very rare for me, so I am very happy with it. Some of the tracks are a little weak, but rest are all very good. If you like Blackmore's Night you are sure to enjoy this album.
25 of 32 found the following review helpful:
 Not bad...not bad at all. Jan 20, 2011
By Jonny Lee
"Boothill Gunslinger"
Okay, here's the deal with Blackmore's Night. Over the years, they have sort of lost the whole Renaissance feel. It hasn't dropped off altogether; it has sort of waned and tapered. On "Autumn Sky," the drummer, Squire Malcolm, is clearly more active on his drum-kit (just like "Secret Voyage"), rather than utilizing his general percussion instruments as was so often the formula in days gone by. This album, along with "Secret Voyage" (the last album), are more upbeat in places and, although different from anything out there at this time, not in tune with their superior earlier releases like "Shadow Of The Moon," "Ghost Of A Rose," and "Fires At Midnight." However, "Autumn Sky" is much, much better than "Secret Voyage." As for the individual songs, let's break 'em down:
1. Highland 5/10 - With this song you get your "new" Blackmore's Night (BN) sound that was prominent on the last album and repeated here once again. Upbeat drumming, almost mainstrem pop music sounding, and a vast departure from a typical Renaissance sound and feel. Nice song, but sadly missing the BN magic.
2. Vagabond (Make A Princess Of Me) 10/10 - Now this is what I'm talking about. This is the sound that BN became famous for. A haunting melody with superb vocals and Old World, fantasy-type lyrics that conjure visions of knights, dragons, green-rolling hills and fields, and grand castles.
3. Journeyman (Vandreran) 3/10 - Back to that dreaded disco beat again. Yuck! Being a prominent musician myself, and having dabbled in Renaissance-type music as well, I can honestly say that in all my studies of this music, I have NEVER heard a disco beat. Where in the world is Ritchie getting the idea that this is okay? NONE of the first few albums have anything remotely similar to this, except for, maybe, "Writing On The Wall" from the first album. A very cool Ritchie Blackmore, hurdy-gurdy solo, a subsequent Fender Stratocaster solo, and a chorus with a fairly good hook does very little to pull this one from the dregs of NON-Renaissance, disco-beat music. Ritchie, STOP with the disco sound, man!
4. Believe In Me 7/10 - Smooth, arpeggiated, articulate, acoustic guitar starts this melody off. Then, with the chorus, we are, literally, dumped into the middle of a mushy love song. The music and lyrical structure during the verses is exquisite, but the chorus is a little cheesy. All in all, we've got a slightly-above average song.
5. Sake Of The Song 8/10 - This tune sounds eerily familiar. I'm wondering if they didn't release a carbon-copy of this one at some time in the past. "Sake Of The Song" fits perfectly into the Renaissance genre and, therefore, snuggles its way into the line-up. Sounds like something a large group of people drinking in an old English pub would sing together to add spice to a night of merriment and song.
6. Song And Dance 2 7.5/10 - "Sake Of The Song" goes right into this one, could pass as the same song if it didn't have a different name. I think they are trying to take "Sake Of The Song" and switch the same melody and chord structure to a more upbeat offering, but still retain the "pub" feel. This one is fun and reminiscent of older BN material.
7. Celluloid Heroes 1/10 - I'm not sure, but I believe this is a remake of an old Kinks song. How this became an inclusion on this album is a complete mystery to me. What in the world does "Hollywood Boulevard" have to do with Renaissance music? Fairly nice melody, but this song is TOTALLY out of place here. Hmmm, I am thoroughly puzzled.
8. Keeper Of The Flame 3/10 - Here we've got a song that sounds like so many others that BN has done, but instead of being haunting, alluring, and encompassing like the others, we, once again, have an upbeat disco-like drum beat (not as bad as Journeyman, thank goodness) driving a very un-Renaissance sounding electric guitar. C'mon, Ritchie, pull out your Hurdy-Gurdy!
9. Night At Eggersberg 9/10 - What's a BN album without an awesome Ritchie Blackmore instrumental. This is a great offering, a song redolent of previous releases. Just short of awesome but, still, very cool!
10. Strawberry Girl 10/10 - One wonders if this song has something to do with Ritchie and Candice's new daughter. If only this album had more of these 3/4-beat time signature songs. I'm reminded of the "Ghost Of A Rose" album. Kind of makes you want to go running and dancing through fields of daisies! :)
11. All The Fun Of The Fayre 7.5/10 - THERE's the Hurdy-Gurdy...finally! Another upbeat melody follows, but NOT the dreaded disco beat we are becoming accustomed to with this and the last release. Good song, not great, but good...well-written, time-period lyrics, as well.
12. Darkness 10/10 - Nice! This is probably my favorite cut on the entire album...at least at this point. Other songs will have to grow on me, and my overall outlook might change altogether. Mysterious, spectral, and haunting is "Darkness." Exceptional harmonies, exquisite chord structuring, and excellent presentation.
13. Dance Of The Darkenss 8.5/10 - An addition to the above song. Clearly, I can see why it's separated from the previous song. We've got the same chording and functionality of "Darkness," but this is way more upbeat and meant to be a straight jam. Crowd-pleasing is what BN is known to do during their shows, and this song is nothing short of an A-1 crowd-pleaser. It appears to have been written for that very reason. Ritchie solos sweetly, and even the bass player has a kickin' solo. The song decrescendos at the end, indicating that during a concert it will probably go on for another ten or twenty minutes while the audience parties hardy!
14. Health To The Company 9/10 - Nice song, a catchy and sometimes ominous melody, no arguments here. Again, sounds a bit like "Ghost Of A Rose" material.
15. Barbara Allen 7/10 - A tired song, absent of any memorable hook. It was probably supposed to be something much more and ended up being an album-filler. Most likely, it would have been better to keep it off the album altogether. EDIT: It appears, through researching this song, that it is a Traditional song revamped by Ritchie, which he is so often apt to do (no complaints there). "Joseph" commented on my review by saying this song has grown on him after listening to it again. I must say that, for myself, after listening to it, it has grown on me as well. The lyrics are a story...and a fairly sad one at that. So when I said, "...absent of any memorable hook," it appears that I was referring to a melody that was supposed to instill a sense of sadness. This song has grown on me as well, and I have changed my review points from 1.5/10 to 7/10.
In summation, much better than "Secret Voyage," not as good as "Shadow Of The Moon," "Fires At Midnight," or "Ghost Of A Rose," and about equal to "Village Lanterne." Good effort - 4 of 5 stars!
Thank you for more memorable music, Ritchie, Candice, and the Good Company.
6 of 7 found the following review helpful:
Great Album by Blackmore Oct 24, 2010
By H. Dbouk
"PhD rocks"
I'm a fan of Ritchie Blackmore and listen to everything he's been involved in. Moving on from Deep Purple and Rainbow, i felt that "Blackmore's Night"'s was a great progression and change, that coupled a folksy/medieval style with Blackmore's icredible guitar. This album follows in the high standards of the previous albums, and it would be a great purchase for anyone. All the songs were really good, the "highland", "darkness", and "dance of the darkness" are exquisite... the whole album is a delight to listen to!
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Blackmore's Night Album - Autumn Sky Nov 23, 2010
By Halle DeRoche
A wonderful, fun, haunting, sweet, and addictive addition to the body of work created by a unique and completely mesmerizing band comprised of Candice Night and Ritchie Blackmore and their cadre of minstrels. It's hard to pick a favorite song from this album, as most are so very good. This album was created while Candy/Ritchie were pregnant with their daughter, which may have influenced the sounds of these new entries to their repertoire. My opinion: their most beautiful song to date is on this album (Believe in Me), and one of the most haunting (Darkness).
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