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 Dark Moor
Dark Moor Lyrics
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That could nobody find its trace
Land of darkness, land of forlorn songs
Where all is mystic all along
(The Traveller)
Where I am? Lost in the stream
Is it real or a dream?
Like a spirit into crystal ball
But in depth, I see a gleam
Fearful I'll follow the beam
With the shadows I will brawl
So I will arrive to the light hall
Dark Moor, Dark Moor
Welcome to the Dark Moor
Dark Moor, Dark Moor
Welcome to the Hall
(Spirit of the Art)
Who comes in the Hall of Olden Dreams?
(The Traveller)
I listen to a voice in my head
(Spirit of the Art)
Speak! And then I just could deem
(The Traveller)
I don't know why I am here
(Spirit of the Art)
I read in your fate
(Choir)
Choose your goodness! Choose your badness!
(Spirit of the Art)
You must cross the gate!
(Devil of Greed)
It is too late
(The Traveller)
Yes! I obey the command
Find the gate in Shadowland
If my destiny it wrote
Only the trust wants it to denore
Dark Moor, Dark Moor
Welcome to the Dark Moor
City of the dreams, where is its gateway?
Dark Moor, Dark Moor
Welcome to the Dark Moor
Among gothic gargoyles always the Art stays
Dark Moor, Dark Moor
Welcome to the Dark Moor
Sleeping in the darkness there's a light
Dark Moor, Dark Moor
Welcome to the Dark Moor
Bathing like moon in the silent night
(Choir)
Care with the nice evil lies
Because the greed never dies
Care with the sweet false promise
Which proclaims the paradise
(Spirit of the Art)
Don't listen to it's false word
Moreover don't fight with it's bejewelled sword
And ever don't play in its black rich board
Remember
(The Traveller)
Who's there in the dark?
(Devil of Greed)
I'm who keeps the ark
(The Traveller)
Why do you talk me?
(Devil of Greed)
Your friend I could be
(The Traveller)
Why'll I trust in you?
(Devil of Greed)
It would be a good view
(The Traveller)
Move away! With your false hopes
(Devil of Greed)
Your illusions are your slope
(The Traveller)
You don't try to cross my way
(Devil of Greed)
Riches you can not slay
(The Traveller)
Perhaps I cannot win
Nor a new world begin
But now and ever in my heart the Art will be my sin
Dark Moor, Dark Moor
Welcome to the Dark Moor
Sleeping in the darkness there's a light
Dark Moor, Dark Moor
Welcome to the Dark Moor
Bathing like moon in the silent night
(The Traveller)
I can see
In my soul
The gate's before me
Mystery's real
My destiny
(Devil of Greed)
You won't free
(The Traveller)
Let me go
(Devil of Greed)
You can't flee!
(The Traveller)
No!
I am falling slow
(The Traveller)
Then I crossed the Gates of Oblivion
In the dark moor my spirit could fly
I am glad about my decision
As my word could always testify
With the Muses I danced in the night
Beneath the full Moon I felt the Spell
And its poetry gave me its fine old bite
And I could never say farewell
And the music in my heart
Filled my illusions with the Art
And the angels showed me
Which is the way of the stars
(Choir)
Like a dream immortal
You crossed the dark Portal
You will be blasphemer, deemer, dreamer
This is the gift of the Gods
Which for men will be odd
This is the dream of the demons who envy it
(The Traveller)
Oh! In the end of time
Muses teach me that I'm
Who choose my truth forever
Oh! Spirit of the Art
If my soul must depart
My mind will stay with you
(Spirit of the Art)
Poet of the dark glance
In your eyes a romance
With it I dance
Musician of the dreams
(The Traveller)
My inspiration will be
All the strength of my destiny
I wake up and my throat screams
Was it real or a dream
But why's tears there in my eyes?
The song "Dark Moor" by Dark Moor tells the story of a traveler lost in a dreamlike place called the Dark Moor. He hears a voice calling to him and is greeted by the Spirit of the Art, who tells him he must cross a gate to reach the next level. Along the way, he is tempted by the Devil of Greed but ultimately finds his way through the gate and into the realm of the Muses. The song is full of mystical imagery and references to the darkness and the light, and it encourages listeners to trust in their own creativity and follow their dreams, even in the face of temptation and uncertainty.
The lyrics of "Dark Moor" are open to interpretation, but one possible reading is that the Dark Moor represents the subconscious mind, where all of our creative impulses and desires reside. The Spirit of the Art serves as a guide or mentor, helping the traveler navigate this inner world and find his way to the next level of creativity. The Devil of Greed represents the temptation to sell out or compromise one's artistic vision in pursuit of fame or fortune. Ultimately, the traveler chooses to follow his own creative instincts, which leads him to a place of inspiration and beauty.
Line by Line Meaning
Tells the legend, there's a magic place
Introduces the Dark Moor as a mystical, magical place
That could nobody find its trace
Portrays the inaccessibility of Dark Moor
Land of darkness, land of forlorn songs
Describes the gloomy but artistic nature of Dark Moor
Where all is mystic all along
Emphasizes the mystic aura of Dark Moor
Where I am? Lost in the stream
The persona is disoriented, unsure of their location
Is it real or a dream?
The persona is questioning the authenticity of their experience
My stunned mind listens to a call
The persona hears a beckoning voice despite their confusion
Like a spirit into crystal ball
The experience feels surreal and otherworldly
But in depth, I see a gleam
The persona sees a glimmer of hope amidst the confusion
Fearful I'll follow the beam
The persona is hesitant to pursue the light they see
With the shadows I will brawl
The persona expects to face challenges and obstacles
So I will arrive to the light hall
The persona hopes to reach their destination
Who comes in the Hall of Olden Dreams?
Spirit of the Art inquires about the persona's identity
Speak! And then I just could deem
The Spirit of the Art wants the persona to reveal more about themselves
I don't know why I am here
The persona has no clear understanding of their purpose
I read in your fate
The Spirit of the Art claims to have knowledge of the persona's destiny
Choose your goodness! Choose your badness!
Choir advises the persona to make their choices wisely
You must cross the gate!
The Spirit of the Art gives the persona a directive
It is too late
Devil of Greed claims the persona is out of time
Yes! I obey the command
The persona succumbs to the pressure to follow the directive
Find the gate in Shadowland
The persona has a specific mission they must complete
Only the trust wants it to denore
The persona trusts their intuition and intuition alone
Care with the nice evil lies
Choir warns against being fooled by seemingly pleasant deception
Because the greed never dies
Greed is a persistent and dangerous attribute
Care with the sweet false promise
Choir cautions against falling for trickery disguised as hope
Which proclaims the paradise
The false promise claims to offer a desirable outcome
Don't listen to it's false word
The Spirit of the Art urges the persona not to fall for lies
Moreover don't fight with it's bejewelled sword
The persona is encouraged to avoid confrontations with insidious forces
And ever don't play in its black rich board
The persona is warned against engaging in manipulative games
Remember
The Spirit of the Art implores the persona to keep in mind their lessons
Who's there in the dark?
The persona is startled by an unknown presence
I'm who keeps the ark
Devil of Greed reveals itself
Why do you talk me?
The persona is confused and curious about the interaction with the devil
Your friend I could be
Devil of Greed attempts to gain the persona's trust
Move away! With your false hopes
The persona rejects the devil's offer of 'friendship'
Your illusions are your slope
Devil of Greed accuses the persona of being delusional
You don't try to cross my way
The persona resists the devil's coercive tactics
Riches you can not slay
Devil of Greed tells the persona they will never be able to defeat wealth
Perhaps I cannot win
The persona is not sure if they can succeed against such a formidable foe
Nor a new world begin
The persona does not see a clear outcome from the battle with the devil
But now and ever in my heart the Art will be my sin
Regardless of the outcome, the persona holds true to their artistic passion and expression
I can see
The persona experiences a moment of clarity
In my soul
The revelation is deep and profound
The gate's before me
The persona sees their path laid out clearly
Mystery's real
The persona is intrigued by the enigmatic nature of their experience
My destiny
The persona is aware of their own fate
You won't free
Devil of Greed denies the persona's agency
Let me go
The persona pleads to be left alone
You can't flee!
Devil of Greed counters the persona's plea with force
No!
The persona refuses to give in to the devil's coercion
I am falling slow
The persona feels a sense of helplessness
Then I crossed the Gates of Oblivion
The persona successfully completes their mission and enters Dark Moor
In the dark moor my spirit could fly
The persona experiences an artistic and spiritual freedom within Dark Moor
I am glad about my decision
The persona is content with their choice to enter Dark Moor
As my word could always testify
The persona is confident in their own testimony of their experience
With the Muses I danced in the night
The persona enjoys their artistic journey in Dark Moor with fellow artists
Beneath the full Moon I felt the Spell
The persona is enchanted by the magical nature of the environment
And its poetry gave me its fine old bite
The persona is inspired by the artistic expressions of Dark Moor
And I could never say farewell
The persona is reluctant to leave Dark Moor
And the music in my heart
The persona internalizes the influence of their experience
Filled my illusions with the Art
The art from Dark Moor becomes a central part of the persona's artistic style
And the angels showed me
The persona is further inspired by heavenly beings
Which is the way of the stars
The persona gains insight into their journey through this experience
Like a dream immortal
The experience feels transcendental and supernatural
You crossed the dark Portal
The persona successfully entered Dark Moor
You will be blasphemer, deemer, dreamer
The persona will have a unique and unconventional journey
This is the gift of the Gods
The experience is bestowed upon the persona by divine forces
Which for men will be odd
The experience will be unconventional for most people
This is the dream of the demons who envy it
The experience is something to be coveted and desired by negative forces
Oh! In the end of time
The persona reflects on the temporal nature of their life
Muses teach me that I'm
The persona internalizes the artistic influence of Dark Moor
Who choose my truth forever
The persona is responsible for their own destiny
Oh! Spirit of the Art
The persona invokes the creative force that inspired them
If my soul must depart
The persona acknowledges their own mortality
My mind will stay with you
The persona will continue to hold the spirit of the Art close to them
Poet of the dark glance
The persona is committed to the artistic aesthetic of Dark Moor
In your eyes a romance
The persona is inspired by the romanticism of the environment
With it I dance
The persona embraces their artistic expression
Musician of the dreams
The experience inspires the persona's music
My inspiration will be
The persona is confident in their artistic vision
All the strength of my destiny
The persona's destiny is tied to their creative output
Was it real or a dream
The persona is unsure of the authenticity of their experience
But why's tears there in my eyes?
The persona is emotional about the experience, whatever it may be
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Franko
1. A Life for Revenge - 0:00
2. Eternity - 5:48
3. The Bane of Daninsky (The Werewolf) - 10:11
4. Philip The Second - 15:41
5. From Hell - 22:26
6. Cyrano of Bergerac - 26:16
7. Overture - 33:57
8. Wind Like Stroke - 36:45
9. Return for Love - 42:02
10. Amore Venio - 46:22
11. The Ghost Sword - 47:17
12. The Dark Moor - 52:09
13. The Mysterious Maiden (Bonus) - 1:00:44
CrackFire
1. A Life for Revenge - 0:00
2. Eternity - 5:48
3. The Bane of Daninsky (The Werewolf) - 10:11
4. Philip The Second - 15:41
5. From Hell - 22:26
6. Cyrano of Bergerac - 26:16
7. Overture - 33:57
8. Wind Like Stroke - 36:45
9. Return for Love - 42:02
10. Amore Venio - 46:22
11. The Ghost Sword - 47:17
12. The Dark Moor - 52:09
13. The Mysterious Maiden (Bonus) - 1:00:44
Franko
1. A Life for Revenge - 0:00
2. Eternity - 5:48
3. The Bane of Daninsky (The Werewolf) - 10:11
4. Philip The Second - 15:41
5. From Hell - 22:26
6. Cyrano of Bergerac - 26:16
7. Overture - 33:57
8. Wind Like Stroke - 36:45
9. Return for Love - 42:02
10. Amore Venio - 46:22
11. The Ghost Sword - 47:17
12. The Dark Moor - 52:09
13. The Mysterious Maiden (Bonus) - 1:00:44
ki_raiden Metal
Tq so much my bro🤘
Toon Ja
Heroe sin capa, no como la alcaldesa de Bogotá que tiene capa pero no lo es...
Capivara
um br por aki?
Sephiroth Ain Soph
OBRIGADO, NÃO PRECISAVA! DE NADA!
Ashley Hall
+Comrade Bearabyte Thank you!
PERDIDOS NO VALE DO ROCK
Nostalgia pura! Os 4 primeiros álbuns do Dark Moor são uma primazia à parte! Obras-primas!!!
CrackFire
1. A Life for Revenge - 0:00
2. Eternity - 5:48
3. The Bane of Daninsky (The Werewolf) - 10:11
4. Philip The Second - 15:41
5. From Hell - 22:26
6. Cyrano of Bergerac - 26:16
7. Overture - 33:57
8. Wind Like Stroke - 36:45
9. Return for Love - 42:02
10. Amore Venio - 46:22
11. The Ghost Sword - 47:17
12. The Dark Moor - 52:09
13. The Mysterious Maiden (Bonus) - 1:00:44
Capivara
sorry,mas vc chegou atrasado,já tem um carinha q fez isso,mas,se você realmente deseja brilhar,e está determinado á tudo,e você tiver 5 prosiutto coins,eu posso dar um jeito de vc pegar o lugar dele.
Danilo Gonçalves
Um dos mais perfeitos álbuns de power metal de todos os tempos!!!!