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.
Magic Land
Dark Moor Lyrics
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Sing about (a) place far away
On the black hill when the dwarfs carve the stone
Tell about the wizard's home
Beyond the white hills
Plying the gold sea
You'll see (the) way begins
(If) you want to see (the) sign
And follow the wind
[chorus]
Run to the magic land
Where all has begun
Run to the magic land
Magic is waiting for you
The acolytes direct their steps just there
But they must always beware
Because only the best one can survive
Where others will lose their life
It can be unreal, or it can be real
Search in your mind
(f) you follow the clue
You'll know that it's true
And the doors will shine
[chorus]
Mater of wizards aid me to understand
(The) secrets of (the) moon and the sun
Teach me the strength and the essence of the spell
Powers of heaven and hel
If you place your hand
Over the markede sand
We'll begin the rite
Earth, water and fire
And air we desire
Magic will be right
[chorus]
The lyrics to "Magic Land" by Dark Moor speak of a mysterious and enchanting place that can only be reached through following a series of clues and signs. The song begins in a woodland where elves play their instruments and sing of a far-off place, while on a nearby black hill, dwarfs carve tales of a wizard's home into stone. The journey to the magic land is described as beginning beyond the white hills and over the gold sea, and requires the use of one's mind and an ability to follow the wind. The chorus encourages the listener to run to this magical place where everything began and where magic is waiting.
The second verse adds another layer of mystery to the journey, cautioning that only the best one can survive getting to the magic land where others may lose their lives. It acknowledges that the journey can exist as either real or unreal, encouraging the listener to search within their own mind and follow the clues to find the truth. The song then switches focus to the assistance of the 'Mater of wizards' who is beseeched to aid in the understanding of the secrets of the moon and the sun, as well as in the teaching of the essence of spellcasting. The final lines indicate that the quest will begin with a rite that involves earth, water, fire, and desired air, so that magic can be made right.
Line by Line Meaning
In the wood while elves their instruments play
Amidst the forest where the elves play their magical music
Sing about (a) place far away
Singing about a distant, enchanting land
On the black hill when the dwarfs carve the stone
When the dwarves sculpt their creations upon the dark hill
Tell about the wizard's home
Recounting tales of the sorcerer's dwelling place
Beyond the white hills
Over the snowy mountains
Plying the gold sea
Sailing across the golden ocean
You'll see (the) way begins
Discovering the start of the path
(If) you want to see (the) sign
To behold the mystical symbol
You must use your mind
Exercising the power of the mind
And follow the wind
Trailing the winds of fate
[chorus]
The chorus refrain
Run to the magic land
Hasten to the land of enchantment
Where all has begun
Where everything originated
Magic is waiting for you
The magic is anticipating your arrival
The acolytes direct their steps just there
The novices set their course to that specific spot
But they must always beware
Nonetheless, they must be constantly vigilant
Because only the best one can survive
As only the finest may emerge victorious
Where others will lose their life
Whereas others shall perish
It can be unreal, or it can be real
It may either be illusory or authentic
Search in your mind
Explore deep within your thoughts
(f) you follow the clue
If you pursue the hint
You'll know that it's true
You shall recognize its veracity
And the doors will shine
And the portals will gleam
[chorus]
The chorus refrain
Mater of wizards aid me to understand
Mother of magicians, help me apprehend
(The) secrets of (the) moon and the sun
The arcane knowledge of the celestial bodies
Teach me the strength and the essence of the spell
Educate me on the power and fundamental aspects of magic
Powers of heaven and hel
The abilities of both deities and devils
If you place your hand
When you put your hand
Over the markede sand
Above the sand with markings
We'll begin the rite
We shall commence the ceremony
Earth, water and fire
Elements of soil, liquids, and flames
And air we desire
And we crave the element of air
Magic will be right
Then the magic shall be correct and fitting
[chorus]
The chorus refrain
Contributed by Camden P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Víctor Carmona Castillo
Excelente canción!
DouganTheMighty
La primera canción que escuché de este grupo. Ni de cerca la calidad que llegaron a tener en los siguientes dos discos, pero encantado de que empezasen por aquí.
Farmer
love it <3
Cleins
Nice song.