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.
On the Hill of Dreams
Dark Moor Lyrics
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When from the window the night falls
Sweet perfume
That takes my eyes with the dark call
In my mind
The light escapes, the shadows crawls
Just behind
Of the dream's walls
[Bridge]
Then my lonely heart
Rides on the wind
And one sigh hits my spirit
When I look the gloom
And see her eyes...
[Chorus]
Like a stream
My soul flows
On the Hill of Dreams
With own glow
Silent scream
Darkness's wife
From the Hill of Dreams
Take my life!
Mystic place
Through the night's journey goes my way
Like a trace
Of olden tales that ever stay
So in time
My future could be yesterday
Paradigm
Of the dusk gray
The lyrics to Dark Moor's "On the Hill of Dreams" describe a dream-like state, in which the singer is alone in their room at night, being drawn in by the sweet perfume that the night brings. The darkness seems to take hold of their sight and the light escapes, making the shadows creep up on them. The dreamy state of the lyrics is further emphasized when the singer mentions that their lonely heart is riding the wind, with one sigh hitting their spirit, signifying a sense of being lost in the dreamlike world. In the midst of the darkness, the singer sees the eyes of someone, perhaps a figure in their dream, who brings a certain strength that they can hold on to.
The lyrics also talk about the "Hill of Dreams" as the place where the singer's soul flows, with its own glow, and where the darkness's wife takes their life. The Hill of Dreams is depicted as a mystic place that the singer journeys to, as if in a dream, where old tales linger and time becomes a blur. The song's chorus also refers to the Hill of Dreams as a place of both beauty and danger, where the singer's soul is traveling like a stream, and where they are confronted with the darkness's wife, who seeks to take their life.
Overall, Dark Moor's "On the Hill of Dreams" is a beautifully written song that captures the feeling of being lost in a dream-like state. The lyrics evoke a sense of mystery and mysticism, while also conveying a feeling of danger and fear. The song's powerful imagery and haunting melodies make it an unforgettable experience for any listener.
Line by Line Meaning
In my room
The singer is located within the confined area of his/her room.
When from the window the night falls
As nightfall prevails outside, the dark is visible through the window.
Sweet perfume
The air carries a pleasant aroma.
That takes my eyes with the dark call
The darkness appeals to the artist's visual senses.
In my mind
The artist is lost in thought.
The light escapes, the shadows crawls
The imagery is of light being replaced by shadow and creeping along the walls.
Just behind
The dark and shadowy presence is not far behind.
Of the dream's walls
The boundary between dreaming and reality exists, but is easily traversed.
Then my lonely heart
The artist refers to the emotional void within themself.
Rides on the wind
Emotions can be transported and experienced elsewhere.
And one sigh hits my spirit
By recognizing and acknowledging their loneliness, the singer feels overwhelmed with sadness.
When I look the gloom
Despite recognizing sadness, the artist still chooses to embrace the darkness, enjoying the melancholy that comes with it.
And see her eyes...
The presence of someone mysterious can be felt, which overwhelms the singer.
Like a stream
Taking solace and relief as if floating on the water.
My soul flows
With introspection, the singer is free to act upon their ideological beliefs.
On the Hill of Dreams
Consciousness becomes more malleable, allowing imaginative thought to flow freely as if on a hill of heightened creativity.
With own glow
The ideologies and beliefs of the artist are carried within themselves as they embark on this adventure.
Silent scream
The endurance of personal hardship has reached it's threshold, but the emotions are not easily visible to others.
Darkness's wife
The presence of darkness embodies similar qualities as a devoted partner.
From the Hill of Dreams
Bridging imagination and reality, freedom from mental limitations and countless possibilities exist from the Hill of Dreams.
Take my life!
In surrendering to the beauty and possibility of darkness, life is enriched and fulfilled through experience.
Mystic place
An unexplainable and surreal location that exists beyond the physical realm.
Through the night's journey goes my way
The journey through the realm of dreams ignites spiritual transformation and growth.
Like a trace
A barely perceptible marking or presence that embodies mystery and magic.
Of olden tales that ever stay
Echoes of forgotten legends beg to be heard, persisting through the fulfillment of their legacy.
So in time
With increasing experience, various paths will present themselves, allowing for spiritual evolution.
My future could be yesterday
By learning from the past, greater things can be achieved and growth can occur within oneself.
Paradigm
The ideal, perfect solution to complex problems is sought after.
Of the dusk gray
Perfect solutions to complex problems often lie in the not-so-obviously-present realm of darkness and shadow.
Contributed by Camden L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
WarGontxu
La simplicidad de este videoclip es, para mí, un sencillo reflejo de lo que significa Dark Moor. Cuando escuchas cada nítido acorde entre la distorsión de sus guitarras, cada golpe de caja que se desvanece tras la rever, cada cola de un crash que rompe el final del compás..Te das cuenta de que realmente estás escuchando algo grande. Por eso, en mi opinión, una banda de tal calidad no necesita perderse entre llamativos videoclips, o grandes campañas de marketing.. Son increíbles, tal como son
Jorge B. Canchola
totalment de acuerdo, Dark Moor es una buenisima banda k solo ofrece musica hermosa para apreciar
Lohn Jennon
Joder! qué buen tema, música y letra, increible
IvonneGrimm
Esta es una de mis canciones favoritas de Dark moor <3 Gracias por esta canción tan bella
hitokiri542
does anyone know anymore badass spanish metal bands like Dark Moor?
KrysKa
Un temazo sin duda, y un gran disco en general! Impresionante la colaboracion de la vocalista de Niobeth! Saludos y Mucho Metal!!
Slavena Mitova
The new album rocks! And this song is one of my favourite after Swan Lake!
felixianto
I Just adore this band. With the album "Autumned" they took the band to highest levels of leading metal bands in the world. Every song is a masterpiece! Thank you guys for wonderful present for the new year!
RICARDO MACIAS
muy buena banda!!! el vocalista ya tiene un estilo mas propio no intenta imitar al antiguo dark moor!!! los videos siempre son muy simples creo que pueden hacer algo mejor!!! entre mis bandas españolas dark moor esta entre las primeras!!
Angel García
La mejor banda de power!!, yeah Dark Moor, en hora buena felicitaciones muy buenas las canciones =P!