opening title track reflects their
signature style in a reminiscing
tale of romance that flows into
the animated “Allan Yn N Fan”.
In contrast “Darker Shade Of
Black” is heavier as an old church
choir encounters contemporary
drums and guitars. On All Our
Yesterdays Blackmore’s Night
magically melds medieval and
modern sounds in a dozen enchanting songs that echo of simpler times...
It may take you a few moments
to recognize the classic rock
songs hidden behind a stylized
mask but that’s what makes Spirit
of ‘67 interesting. Vanilla Fudge
is recognized for revising popular tunes. This time they picked
ten tracks from the influential
year of 1967 plus one original
- “Let’s Pray for Peace” that thematically suits the times. On this
album Vanilla Fudge changes
the speeds and structures of well
known songs, often giving them
a heavier sound as in the case of
Watch the video for “Will O’ The Wisp” by Blackmore’s Night
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