Release Date: November
20, 2015
Label: Soulfood
Music
Candice
Night is best known for her work as the vocalist for Blackmore’s Night. She has
also carved out a career as a solo artist. In her newest endeavor, Starlight Starbright, we see an entirely
new aspect of this talented singer. An album dedicated to the magic of
childhood, every song, whether it is a familiar classic or an original
composition, contains wisps of wonder and the sweet simplicity of innocence.
Parents of small children will find charm and the pure love of mother and child
nestled in every note. Two bonus videos showcase the enchantment that Candice
instills with every piece of music she creates.
“Lullaby
in the Night” is an original composition by Candice’s daughter that tucks you
in under the glowing light of the moon. It is a song written by Candice’s
daughter when she was only two. Candice holds her perch in the night sky,
looking down over her daughter with love. Sparkles rain from her fingertips as
she casts her intoxicating net over us all. This song is a tender melody of
rest and parental adoration as she coaxes her child to sleep. She heard her
daughter singing to her dolls and recorded the piece to be adapted later into
this fairy tale adventure.
“Once
in a Garden” is filled with poignant guitar strokes and angelic vocals, the
purity of make believe under the sun is captured and celebrated. Childhood is a
time of laughter and tea parties, games and rolling in the grass. Candice
captures the blissful wonder in the video and the audio track. This song has to
be one of my absolute favorites on the album. Think fairy festivals, Ren Faire
for kids, playtime in the garden and good clean fun. It’s magic.
If
you want a song that illustrates a parent’s devotion to her child, look no
further than “In Your Arms.” A storm rages outside, but within the safe
confines of Candice’s arms, her child is safe and sound. Even as the child
grows, her love is all encompassing and reaches far and wide. The piece is
backed by an ethereal blend of instruments, but the focus of the song is most
definitely the vocals. If you have ever loved anyone, this song will pluck at
your heartstrings.
“Return
to Pooh Corner” is a book lover’s song. Beloved characters from childhood come
to life as Candice sings of Christopher Robin and his bear Pooh and their
adventures in the wood. Some things follow you through your life, and a small
bear with a penchant for honeypot misadventures is most assuredly one of those.
Poignant vocals and a strumming melody accompany this adorable piece that has
to be my second favorite song on this album.
Candice
Night has created a beautiful album with Starlight
Starbright. It is a journey through childhood, both in familiar songs and
new pieces heard for the first time. This artist sings like an angel and seeing
her as a mother adds a whole new dimension to her craft. From Pooh Corner to
garden parties and a mother protecting her child from the rain and storms of
life, we experience the depth of a mother’s love for her child and for a
moment, remember…
5/5
Stars
Key Tracks: Once in a Garden, In My Arms,
Lullaby in the Night, Return to Pooh Corner
Tracks:
01. Rock a Bye Baby
02. Robin Redbreast
03. So This Is Love
04. Sleep Little Baby
05. In My Arms
06. Annie's Song
07. Down in the Meadow
08. Lullaby in the Night
09. Fireflies
10. Return to Pooh Corner
11. Once in a Garden
12. Baby Mine
13. Misty Blue
Bonus Videos:
1. Once In A Garden
2. Lullaby In The Night
Tracks:
01. Rock a Bye Baby
02. Robin Redbreast
03. So This Is Love
04. Sleep Little Baby
05. In My Arms
06. Annie's Song
07. Down in the Meadow
08. Lullaby in the Night
09. Fireflies
10. Return to Pooh Corner
11. Once in a Garden
12. Baby Mine
13. Misty Blue
Bonus Videos:
1. Once In A Garden
2. Lullaby In The Night
Dana Wright, Sr. Staff Writer
December 3, 2015
Review
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