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 Star
Dark Moor Lyrics
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of harmony
in the still night
of reverie
a single star
when night's along
suggests the river
the stream song
[bridge:]
The star seems an eye
with a wider scope
which can see the hope
in the soul could fly
would see from the sky
everything can be forever
[chorus:]
Gleams from far
the hopeful lucky star
while waters mix below
no matters where they go
and world is just a chance
with whole significance
in the life
all is in bloom
beneath the star
the river glows
with the sky light
the star just flows
in the fluid night
[bridge]
[chorus]
If the soul could fly
would see from the sky
everything can be forever
[chorus]
The song “The Star” by Dark Moor speaks of the beauty and harmony of the natural world, using metaphors of stars, rivers, and sky to convey a sense of wonder and awe. The lyrics begin by describing a single star shining brightly in the stillness of the night, which seems to suggest the flow of a river and the song it sings. The bridge of the song furthers this metaphor by describing the star as an eye with a wider vision, capable of seeing hope in the soul and the ability to fly.
The chorus of the song brings together the themes of hope, luck, and the beauty of nature, claiming that even though the world can seem like a chance occurrence, it is full of significance and meaning. The imagery of the river continues, with the suggestion that everything is in bloom beneath the star’s glow, and that the star itself seems to flow in the fluid night. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, reinforcing the message of hope and possibility.
Overall, “The Star” is a contemplative and uplifting song that inspires a sense of wonder at the natural world and our place within it.
Line by Line Meaning
With living bright
The star is shining brightly in the sky
of harmony
It represents peace and tranquility
in the still night
It can be seen clearly in the dark sky
of reverie
It inspires daydreaming and imagination
a single star
There is only one star shining brightly
when night's along
It can be seen during the night
suggests the river
It is reminiscent of a flowing river
the stream song
It also represents the peaceful sound of water flowing in a stream
bridge
The lyrics shift to a new section of the song
The star seems an eye
The star resembles an eye looking down from above
with a wider scope
It has a broad perspective on the world
which can see the hope
It sees the potential for good things
in the soul could fly
If the soul could fly up to the star
would see from the sky
It would have a different perspective of the world
everything can be forever
Everything appears timeless and eternal from that perspective
chorus
The song returns to the main chorus
Gleams from far
The star shines from a distant location
the hopeful lucky star
It represents a source of hope and good luck
while waters mix below
The water flows continuously, regardless of other events
no matters where they go
Water goes where it pleases, without concern for outside factors
and world is just a chance
For better or for worse, the universe appears random and uncertain
with whole significance
Despite this randomness, everything has its own value and importance
in the life
Everything takes place within the larger context of life
all is in bloom
Despite any challenges, life goes on and thrives
beneath the star
The star represents hope and solace
the river glows
The river reflects the light and energy of the star
with the sky light
The star illuminates the surrounding environment
the star just flows
The star's light and energy move and fluctuate
in the fluid night
The night sky is constantly changing and vibrant
bridge
The song shifts back to the bridge section
If the soul could fly
The idea is repeated, emphasizing its importance
would see from the sky
The soul would see the world from a different perspective
everything can be forever
The possibility of timelessness and eternity is still present
chorus
The song repeats the chorus one last time
Contributed by Kylie L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lohn Jennon
Hay que reconocer que la voz es bestial y las composiciones estan muy bien, no sigo este género de metal pero me parece genial que en España se haga una música así, tan buena, a la altura de grupos como Helloween e incluso superándolos.
דילון קרייג
This band is so amazing! Words can not describe how much I love Dark Moor.
MetalSanglix
Very good song. I love it. You can't compare Dark Moor with any other band because their style is unique. Dark Moor are the best power metal band.
VorTeX Raptor
Great band, great song!!
Mister Bearmore
Easily one of Dark Moor's best songs... ever.
Drevilrodrigues
Dark Moor are great such a great spanish band, Nuestro Hermanos têm muita sorte de ter uma banda desta categoria :D
Folroth
The lyrics are so beautiful! Fucking awesome sound towards them too, over9000/5 stars <3
RebornThroughHate
Awesome song, awesome band. :)
RachelNellyFan
thank you spain, for this wonderfull band. i love it!
Blodpuddingsuger
Oh Jesus! I used to listen to these guys! I don't know why I stopped, though. This is still pretty good. Aaaah The memories :D Greetings from a Swedish fan