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.
The Chariot
Dark Moor Lyrics
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making fun of Death.
Falling like a star in the chariot
one last time so far.
Scattering the strength in my hand
Regretful for the words unsaid
But young contest me there's no place for pain
[chorus:]
Riding through the Earth
in the chariot making fun of death
falling like a star
in the chariot one last time so far
I feel I'm a fall
through the times crying for my soul
I see I'm a fall
into darkness out of all control
Bound, forever in despair
confusion in my glare
the crusade for the faith and desire
some blind obsession
scent of eagerness
spirits in mourning
that the souls possess
[chorus]
[choir:]
Riding with no reins
controlling white horses
riding with no reins
commanding without chains
Could be the danger
could be certainty
turned on the best side
it's always mighty
seven the number
triumph in my spirit
hunger for glory
lightful and eerie
will I find it all?
[choir]
[chorus]
The song "The Chariot" by Dark Moor is a powerful song about conquering fear of death and taking control of one's life. The lyrics tell the story of a protagonist riding through the earth in a chariot, making fun of death and falling like a star. Despite being regretful for the words unsaid, the singer contests that there's no place for pain and that the master mysterious reveals minds of sadness. The chorus repeats the image of riding through the earth in the chariot, making fun of death, and falling like a star. However, the singer feels they are falling through time, crying for their soul, and losing control, falling into darkness. The second verse speaks of the singer being bound forever in despair with confusion in their glare. The crusade for faith and desire is described as a blind obsession with spirits in mourning that the souls possess.
The choir sings about riding with no reins, controlling white horses, commanding without chains. There's a sense of danger and uncertainty, but it's always mighty. The number seven is a triumph of the spirit, and there's a hunger for glory. The singer wonders if they will find it all.
Overall, the song speaks about the struggles of life, conquering fears, and taking control of one's destiny. The chariot is a symbol of power and strength that can help one overcome any obstacle. It's an inspiring message that reminds us that we can be in control of our own lives if we have courage.
Line by Line Meaning
Riding through the Earth in the chariot
Traveling across the world with vigor and pride
making fun of Death.
Not taking death seriously and reveling in life
Falling like a star in the chariot
Fading away in a blaze of glory and excitement
one last time so far.
One final journey to leave a lasting impression
Scattering the strength in my hand
Losing grasp of one's own power and control
Regretful for the words unsaid
Wishing to express feelings that were never spoken
But young contest me there's no place for pain
But youth argues that pain has no place in life
Master mysterious reveals minds of sad
Mysterious power exposes the sadness within the mind
Riding through the Earth in the chariot making fun of death
Gallivanting across the world with a disregard for death
falling like a star in the chariot one last time so far
Descending in a blaze of glory for one final time
I feel I'm a fall through the times crying for my soul
Falling through time, searching for one's lost essence
I see I'm a fall into darkness out of all control
Spiraling into an uncontrollable darkness
Bound, forever in despair
Trapped in a permanent state of hopelessness
confusion in my glare
Eyes filled with uncertainty
the crusade for the faith and desire
A mission to achieve faith and passion
some blind obsession
A foolish fixation on something
scent of eagerness
A whiff of enthusiasm
spirits in mourning that the souls possess
Grieving spirits within the souls
Riding with no reins controlling white horses
Riding without control, leading the way
riding with no reins commanding without chains
Guiding without restrictions or limitations
Could be the danger
A potential for danger
could be certainty
A possibility for certainty
turned on the best side
Favorable conditions have presented themselves
it's always mighty
It is always powerful
seven the number
The number seven has significance
triumph in my spirit
A victorious and resilient spirit
hunger for glory
A desire for recognition and triumph
lightful and eerie
Illuminating yet unsettling
will I find it all?
Will I discover everything I am searching for?
Contributed by Amelia G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mônica Ferreira
Amo essa banda e desde que conheci não paro de ouvir. Venham para o Brasil. ❤😘
SATURNGAMER
ESTE ALBUM DE DARK MOORE tiene un 90% de canciones muy buenas. Pocas veces puedo dejar un CD correr sin saltar canciones. DARK MOORE RULES!!!!!!
Alex N
Una de las mejores canciones que he escuchado del genero, quizas sea la mejor. Dark Moor es unico! Viva Dark Moor y saludos desde Mexico!
Lanturn
This is probably the first song i've ever heard from Synthetic Metal, and I love it!
AgentGustavo
Dark Moor is the real deal. Nothing beats Dark Moor.
Darwin Valera
I've no complaints for the music. I love their songs and hope to hear much more from them. I just wish they did a better job with this video, at least...
Chris Edgar
Such originality and creativity from these guys!
awakeningrlz
For me, it's the best band! I'm a big fan of Dark Moor :) Best Regards from Brazil xD
stratogustav
True Melodic Power Metal, the drums, the guitars, the vocals, etc. This band is already in the top high class category of European Metal bands, I never expect that there was going to be a band of this level after Helloween, Stratovarius, Blind Guardian, Angra or Rhapsody but I was wrong, these guys of Dark Moor are really amazing!
Cuphead
vaya, es de lo mejor que he escuchado, dark moor desde shadowland hasta ahora me encanta!!! tienen un 12 sobre 10