BREAKING NEWS: Netflix to Unveil Powerful Documentary on Candice Night and Ritchie Blackmore in September 2025
Netflix is set to captivate music lovers and documentary enthusiasts alike with a brand-new, visually stunning feature focusing on the life, love, and legendary careers of Candice Night and Ritchie Blackmore. Titled “Shadow and Light: The Candice Night & Ritchie Blackmore Story,” the highly anticipated documentary will premiere worldwide in September 2025, promising an intimate, heartwarming, and immersive journey into the world of one of rock and folk music’s most fascinating partnerships.
Produced by Silver Moon Pictures in association with Netflix Originals, the film offers unprecedented access to the couple’s personal archives, behind-the-scenes tour footage, and candid new interviews. It celebrates not only their individual artistic legacies but also the magical creative bond that has made their work together in Blackmore’s Night a beloved and enduring musical phenomenon.
A Love Story Woven Through Music
At its core, “Shadow and Light” is a love story — one that transcends genres, decades, and traditions. The documentary traces the unique partnership of Ritchie Blackmore, the enigmatic and virtuoso guitarist who made his name as a founding member of both Deep Purple and Rainbow, and Candice Night, the ethereal-voiced singer-songwriter who became his muse, collaborator, and wife.
Their story began in the early 1990s when Candice, then working in radio promotion, met Ritchie during a soccer match. What started as a friendship quickly blossomed into a romantic and artistic partnership. In 1997, the couple officially debuted Blackmore’s Night, a project that fused medieval, renaissance, and folk influences with modern rock elements — a bold departure from Ritchie’s hard rock roots.
Candice’s luminous voice and lyrical storytelling, paired with Ritchie’s acoustic mastery and classical inspirations, created a sound unlike anything else in contemporary music. Together, they released a string of acclaimed albums, including Shadow of the Moon (1997), Under a Violet Moon (1999), Ghost of a Rose (2003), and Nature’s Light (2021). Over the years, Blackmore’s Night earned a devoted global following, performing in ancient castles, open-air festivals, and intimate theaters.
A Deeply Personal and Visually Enchanting Film
Directed by award-winning filmmaker Lena Vaughn, known for her cinematic documentaries on iconic music figures, “Shadow and Light” promises to be a sensory experience. Shot over two years in various locations across Europe and the United States, the film captures the couple at home in their picturesque Long Island estate, in centuries-old European villages, and on atmospheric, candlelit concert stages.
Through never-before-seen archival footage, rare photographs, and newly filmed performances, viewers will witness the evolution of Blackmore’s Night and explore the enduring artistic spark between Candice and Ritchie. The documentary also offers candid reflections on the challenges of navigating fame, staying true to artistic convictions, and the joys and trials of a lifelong creative partnership.
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