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"The Masquerade is Over” is a compilation of lyrically riveting tunes, frolicsome dance numbers, and daft, sappy ballads. The album draws inspiration from songs the group performs live on a regular basis, as well as some other distinct selections, brought out of the woodwork for this album. Recorded in June 2023 and produced by Stewart Lerman, the album features Stefan Vasnier on piano, Aidan O’Donnell on bass, and Ben Cliness on drums. Some songs feature the trumpet of Charlie Caranicas, percussion from David Langois and guitar from Greg Ruggeiro.

"The Masquerade is Over” is a compilation of lyrically riveting tunes, frolicsome dance numbers, and daft, sappy ballads. The album draws inspiration from songs the group performs live on a regular basis, as well as some other distinct selections, brought out of the woodwork for this album. Recorded in June 2023 and produced by Stewart Lerman, the album features Stefan Vasnier on piano, Aidan O’Donnell on bass, and Ben Cliness on drums. Some songs feature the trumpet of Charlie Caranicas, percussion from David Langois and guitar from Greg Ruggeiro.

The confusing and conspiratorial 15th ruler of Korea's Joseon Dynasty King Gwang-hae (Lee Byung-hun) orders his councilor, Heo Gyun (Ryoo Seung-ryong), to find him a double in order to avoid the constant threat of assassination. Heo Gyun finds Ha-sun, a lowly acrobat and bawdy joker who looks remarkably like the king, and just as feared, Gwang-hae is poisoned. Heo Gyun proposes Ha-sun fill the role as the king until Gwang-hae recovers fully and grooms Ha-sun to look and act every bit the king. While assuming the role of the king at his first official appearance, Ha-sun begins to ponder the intricacies of the problems debated in his court. Being fundamentally more humanitarian than Gwang-hae, Ha-sun’s affection and appreciation of even the most minor servants slowly changes morale in the palace for the better. Over time he finds his voice and takes control of governing the country with real insight and fair judgments. Even Heo Gyun is moved by Ha-sun’s genuine concern for the people, and realizes he is an infinitely better ruler than Gwang-hae. However, his chief opposition, Park Chung-seo (Kim Myung-gon), notices the sudden shift in the king’s behavior and starts to ask questions. The queen (Han Hyo-joo) is also conflicted between the real king and the fake king’s secret.

Billie Black & Jaron Rose met in a club and had a one night stand. He gets his number but never called. Now months after, he's back in Billie's life. Angry and confused, Billie did not expect to see Jaron at her door the next morning and not expecting to accept Jaron's very bold request. After continuing their affair, Billie finds herself falling for Jaron.

This title will be released on August 26, 2013. This concert filmed in Dusseldorf for German's famous Rockpalast NV series followed Ritchie Blackmore'departure from Deep Purple and the reforming of Rainbow with a new line-up.

After his departure from Deep Purple in 1993, Ritchie Blackmore reformed Rainbow with a new line-up and went into the studio to record the acclaimed Stranger In Us All album. The band then took to the road for an extensive tour which included this 1995 live concert in Düsseldorf filmed & recorded for Germany's famous Rockpalast TV series. The set features several tracks from the ''Stranger In Us All'' album alongside classic Rainbow and Deep Purple tracks. The band are on blistering form and Ritchie Blackmore shows just why he is so revered as a guitarist. This previously unreleased live CD is a great addition to any Rainbow fan's collection.