Dark Moor began the recording sessions for their second album, The Hall of the Olden Dreams, in August 2000 at New Sin Studios with producer Luigi Stefanini. During these recording sessions, the band recorded their cover of "Halloween", which was included on the CD The Keepers of Jericho part I - A Tribute to Helloween (Arise Records).
Their E.P. The Fall of Melnibone was released in June 2001. This E.P was a limited edition; 1500 copies were released and only for the Spanish market.
Dark Moor began the recording of their third album, The Gates of Oblivion, in Autumn 2001 at New Sin Studios. Dark Moor signed with the major label JVC for the Asian release. The band played 18 gigs at festivals such as Rock Machina, Viña Rock and Nit De Reis. After the first part of the tour, keyboardist Roberto Peña left the band and they were forced to finish the tour with a guest musician.
In August 2003 Dark Moor recorded four new exclusive acoustic tracks along with a string quartet, to be included in Between Light and Darkness, which was released in April 2003. Due to differing points of view regarding the musical direction for the next Dark Moor album, vocalist Elisa Martin, guitarist Albert Maroto and drummer Jorge Sáez decided to leave Dark Moor to start a new band.
The two remaining members of the band decided to start a search for new members. After the auditions, they accepted vocalist Alfred Romero, guitarist Jose Garrido, and drummer Andy C.
In August 2003, the band started recording their fourth album, Dark Moor, at New Sin Studios in Italy. Following a month of recording sessions, the album was mastered by Mika Jussila at Finnvox Studios.
On 23 November 2006, the band announced the departure of their drummer on their official website, due to "incompatibility with his other musical projects." He would go on to play drums for Saratoga. His replacement, Roberto Cappa, was previously in the Spanish metal band Anima Sola.
In January 2009, their seventh album Autumnal was released.
The band made an announcement on their website, dated 4 June 2010, that their eighth album was in the works. It featured Berenice Musa as a guest vocalist. The album is titled Ancestral Romance and it was released in November 2010.
On 18 June 2013 the band released their ninth album Ars Musica, with the Japanese limited version including a bonus CD with five bonus tracks. They toured Mexico and Asia the same year, as well as few dates in Europe in 2014 to support the new album.
Dark Moor started recording their 10th studio album, Project X, on 27 July 2015 and released it in Europe on 6 November 2015 on Scarlet Records.
On 21 July 2018, Enrik Garcia, guitarist and founder of the band, announced via Facebook that their next album would be called Origins and that, after the parenthesis they did with ufology themes on Project X, they would return to their habitual themes; Origins will be about the celtic world, also adding celtic instruments on their new songs. This album has been released on 12 December 2018.
Halloween
Dark Moor Lyrics
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Grab your mask and don't be late
Get out, get out
Well disguised heat and fever in the air tonight
Meet the others at the store,
Knock on other people's door
Trick or treat they have the choice,
But watch out
Beware
Listen
Take care
In the streets on Halloween there's something going on
No way to escape the power unknown
In the streets on Halloween the spirits will arise
Make your choice it's Hell or Paradise
Ah, It's Halloween
Ah, It's Halloween tonight!
Someone's sittin in a field,
Never giving yield
Sitting there with gleaming eyes,
Waiting for a big pumpkin to arise
Bad luck if you get a stone,
Like the good old Charlie Brown
You think Linus could be right
The kids will say it's just a stupid lie
But watch out
Beware
Listen
Take care
In the streets on Halloween there's something going on
No way to escape the power unknown
In the streets on Halloween the spirits will arise
Make your choice it's Hell or Paradise
Ah, It's Halloween
Ah, It's Halloween tonight!
Listen, now
We are calling you
And there's magic in the air
Magic in the air on Halloween
Black is the night full of fright
You'll be missing the day
What will be here very soon
Changing your way
A knock on your door
Is it real or is it a dream
On trembling legs you open the door
And you scream on Halloween
Darkness
Where am I now
Is there anybody out there
What has happened
Am I in Heaven
Or is it Hell
I can see a light comin'
It's comin' nearer
It's shining
It's shining so bright
It's shining on me
I am the one
Doom's in my hands
Now make your choice
Redeemed or enslaved
"I'll show you passion and glory"
He is the snake
"I'll give you power and abundance"
He's the corrupter of man
Save me fron the Evil One
Give me strength to carry on
I will fight for all mankind
Deliverance and peace of mind
But watch out
Beware
Listen
Take care
In the streets on Halloween there's something going on
No way to escape the power unknown
In the streets on Halloween the spirits will arise
Make your choice it's Hell or Paradise
Yeah, it's Halloween
Yeah, it's Halloween tonight!
Dark Moor's "Halloween" is a classic heavy metal song that captures the spirit of Halloween by presenting a vivid, spooky imagery that has become associated with the holiday. The song begins with the lyrics "Masquerade, masquerade, grab your mask and don't be late," which signal that it is time for the Halloween festivities to begin. As the song progresses, the lyrics describe the various activities that people engage in on Halloween, from trick-or-treating to sitting in the field waiting to spot a big pumpkin. The song also speaks about the power and magic that is in the air on this night, and how the spirits will rise to make their presence known.
The lyrics of "Halloween" speak to the darker side of the night by presenting a choice between Hell and Paradise. The lyrics "make your choice, it's Hell or Paradise" suggest that there is an underlying danger to the night, and that the wrong choices could lead one down a path of darkness. The lyrics also speak about the corrupter of man who promises to give power and abundance, but is really the evil one who must be saved and fought against.
"Halloween" is a classic heavy metal song that captures the spirit of Halloween with its vivid imagery, spooky tone, and warning of the potential danger lurking on this night of magic.
Line by Line Meaning
Masquerade, masquerade
The act of pretending to be someone else in order to hide one's true identity
Grab your mask and don't be late
Quickly acquire your disguise and do not delay
Get out, get out
Leave your usual surroundings
Well disguised heat and fever in the air tonight
An infectious energy is present in the atmosphere that is being concealed by the costumes
Meet the others at the store,
Join the rest of the revelers at the designated location,
Knock on other people's door
Visit various residences seeking sweets and treats
Trick or treat they have the choice,
The inhabitants of the visited homes can either give a treat or face a trick
Little ghosts are makin' lotsa noise
Children dressed in scary costumes are making loud sounds
But watch out
Be cautious
Beware
Be alert and careful
Listen
Pay attention and heed warnings
Take care
Be cautious and careful
In the streets on Halloween there's something going on
Strange occurrences are happening in the streets on this night of Halloween
No way to escape the power unknown
There is no way to avoid the mysterious and unpredictable forces at play
In the streets on Halloween the spirits will arise
The ghosts and supernatural spirits will become active on this night
Make your choice it's Hell or Paradise
Decide whether to fall victim to evil forces or be saved
Ah, It's Halloween
Celebrating the unique magic of the holiday
Someone's sittin in a field,
An unknown figure is situated in a field
Never giving yield
Refusing to give up, even in the face of uncertain outcomes
Sitting there with gleaming eyes,
The person's eyes are bright and sharp
Waiting for a big pumpkin to arise
Anticipating the emergence of a large pumpkin
Bad luck if you get a stone,
Unfortunate if you receive a worthless rock instead of candy
Like the good old Charlie Brown
Similar to the character from the Peanuts comic strip
You think Linus could be right
It is possible that one character from the comic understood Halloween traditions better than the others
The kids will say it's just a stupid lie
Some may disagree with this belief or claim it is untrue
Listen, now
Pay attention
We are calling you
We are summoning and beckoning you
And there's magic in the air
The atmosphere is imbued with enchantment
Black is the night full of fright
The darkness of the night instills fear
You'll be missing the day
If you fail to partake in the Halloween festivities, you'll miss out on the fun
What will be here very soon
What is coming soon
Changing your way
Altering your course of action
A knock on your door
The sound of someone knocking on your door
Is it real or is it a dream
Wondering if the events experienced are genuine or imagined
On trembling legs you open the door
Nervously approaching the door and opening it while feeling unstable
And you scream on Halloween
Screaming as a response to the unexpected events unfolding on Halloween night
Darkness
A state of being without light
Where am I now
Uncertainty about one's location
Is there anybody out there
Asking if there are any other beings present in the darkness
What has happened
Questioning the suddenness of what occurred
Am I in Heaven
Wondering if the current experience has transitioned to an afterlife
Or is it Hell
Contemplating if the situation has turned into a nightmare
I can see a light comin'
A sudden beam of light appears in the darkness
It's comin' nearer
The light is getting closer
It's shining
The light is glowing and illuminating
It's shining so bright
The brightness of the light is intense
It's shining on me
The light's attention is directed towards the singer
I am the one
The artist identifies as the chosen one
Doom's in my hands
The singer controls the power of destruction
Now make your choice
A decision must be made
Redeemed or enslaved
The two possible paths that can be taken
"I'll show you passion and glory"
A seductive voice promising great things
He is the snake
The voice represents temptation
"I'll give you power and abundance"
The voice falsely promises material wealth and influence
He's the corrupter of man
The voice is intent on leading people astray
Save me fron the Evil One
A plea to avoid being corrupted
Give me strength to carry on
Requesting the fortitude to persevere
I will fight for all mankind
The artist wants to defend other people
Deliverance and peace of mind
Seeking salvation and tranquility in one's thoughts
Yeah, it's Halloween
Confirming that it is indeed the night of Halloween
Yeah, it's Halloween tonight!
Excitedly acknowledging that tonight is the celebration of Halloween
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: KAI HANSEN
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ettenoiram je
I really love this version than the original one. Sorry helloween 😅😅😅
MISAKA妹
the male choral work is charming