Dark Moor (album)

Dark Moor
Studio album by
Dark Moor
Released24 November 2003
RecordedApril – June 2003 New Sin Studio
GenrePower metal, symphonic metal
Length65:40
LabelArise Records
ProducerLuigi Stefanini & Dark Moor
Dark Moor chronology
The Gates of Oblivion
(2002) 		Dark Moor
(2003) 		Beyond the Sea
(2005)

Dark Moor is the fourth full-length album of the spanish neoclassical power metal band Dark Moor.

Shortly before releasing The Gates of Oblivion, the band announced their split. Due to musical differences, Elisa C. Martín, Albert Maroto and Jorge Saez left the band, and formed Dreamaker. Enrik García and Anan Kaddouri remained with Dark Moor. Alfred Romero joined the band as the new lead singer. José Garrido (guitars) joined shortly after, followed by Andy C. on the drums.

The band traveled to Italy to record their self-titled album at the New Sin Studio. The album was recorded and mixed by Luigi Stefanini. It was produced by Luigi Stefanini and Dark Moor.[1] All songs were written by Enrik García, and most of the lyrics were written by the lyricist Francisco José García.

Track listing

  1. "A Life for Revenge" - 5:48[2]
  2. "Eternity" - 4:23
  3. "The Bane of Daninsky (The Werewolf)" - 5:30
  4. "Philip, The Second" - 6:45
  5. "From Hell" - 3:51
  6. "Cyrano of Bergerac" - 7:41
  7. "Overture (Attila part I)" - 2:48
  8. "Wind Like Stroke (Attila part II)" - 5:16
  9. "Return for Love (Attila part III)" - 4:19
  10. "Amore Venio (Attila part IV)" - 0:55
  11. "The Ghost Sword (Attila part V)" - 4:53
  12. "The Dark Moor" - 8:36
  13. "The Mysterious Maiden" (Japanese bonus track) - 4:55

Band

Additional musicians

  • Beatriz Albert - Soprano on tracks 6, 10 & 12, and Choirs
  • Isabel García - Pianos & Keyboards
  • Mamen Castaño - Choirs
  • Valcavasia's Choir - Choirs
  • Choir of Scciola Media "Montegrappa" di Romano D'ezzelino - Choirs

Concepts

  • "A Life for Revenge" is based on the adventure novel by Alexandre Dumas, The Count of Monte Cristo.
  • "The Bane of Daninsky (The Werewolf)" is a homage to Spanish actor Jacinto Molina ("Paul Naschy"), as Waldemar Daninsky (a wolfman he played in 12 movies) was one of his most famous roles.
  • "Philip, the Second" is about the life of Philip, the King of Spain from 1556 until 1598.
  • "Cyrano of Bergerac" is about Cyrano de Bergerac, a French dramatist and duelist who is now best remembered for the many works of fiction which have been woven around his life story.
  • "Overture", "Wind Like Stroke", "Return for Love", "Amore Venio" and "The Ghost Sword" are based upon the life of Attila, the Hun.
  • "The Dark Moor" (as well the name of the band) is based upon the Riftwar Saga, a series of fantasy novels by Raymond E. Feist.

References

  1. ^ "Luigi Stefanini - Misc. Staff". Metal-Archives.com. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
  2. ^ "Dark Moor - Dark Moor". Metal-Archives.com. Retrieved 2010-04-21.