Fires at Midnight
Blackmore's Night · 2001
67 min · 16 tracks · folk rock · medieval folk rock
A whimsical blend of medieval melodies and contemporary folk, evoking a timeless journey through history.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long immersive listening sessions whimsical, nostalgic vibes
- Context
- Released in 2001, 'Fires at Midnight' is Blackmore's Night's fourth studio album, following their 1999 release 'Under a Violet Moon'. At this point in their career, the duo had solidified their unique sound that fused rock with Renaissance-inspired folk elements, gaining a dedicated fanbase while exploring more elaborate musical themes.
- If you like
- folk rock, medieval folk rock
Fires at Midnight is an album by Blackmore's Night, released in 2001. A whimsical blend of medieval melodies and contemporary folk, evoking a timeless journey through history. The album features the track 'The Times They Are A-Changin’', which showcases the band's ability to reinterpret classic songs within their distinctive style. 'Fires at Midnight' received positive reviews for its lush instrumentation and lyrical imagery, further establishing Blackmore's Night as a significant force in the neo-folk genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Fires at Midnight sound like?
A whimsical blend of medieval melodies and contemporary folk, evoking a timeless journey through history. Rooted in folk rock and medieval folk rock.
What makes Fires at Midnight by Blackmore's Night notable?
The album features the track 'The Times They Are A-Changin’', which showcases the band's ability to reinterpret classic songs within their distinctive style. 'Fires at Midnight' received positive reviews for its lush instrumentation and lyrical imagery, further establishing Blackmore's Night as a significant force in the neo-folk genre. Released in 2001, 'Fires at Midnight' is Blackmore's Night's fourth studio album, following their 1999 release 'Under a Violet Moon'. At this point in their career, the duo had solidified their unique sound that fused rock with Renaissance-inspired folk elements, gaining a dedicated fanbase while exploring more elaborate musical themes.
Who is Fires at Midnight for?
Fires at Midnight works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long immersive listening sessions and whimsical, nostalgic vibes.
How many songs are on Fires at Midnight?
Fires at Midnight has 16 tracks, running approximately 67 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Written in the Stars 4:49
- 2 The Times They Are A-Changin’ Standout 3:32
- 3 I Still Remember Standout 5:41
- 4 Home Again 5:27
- 5 Crowning of the King 4:31
- 6 Fayre Thee Well 2:07
- 7 Fires at Midnight Standout 7:35
- 8 Hanging Tree 3:46
- 9 Storm 6:11
- 10 Mid Winter’s Night 4:29
- 11 All Because of You 3:36
- 12 Waiting Just for You 3:16
- 13 Praetorius (Courante) 1:56
- 14 Benzai-Ten 3:51
- 15 Village on the Sand 5:00
- 16 Again Someday 1:39
Release Date
January 1, 2001
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
67 min 34 sec
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