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Dark Moor (album)

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Released
  
24 November 2003

Label
  
Arise Records

Length
  
65:40

Recorded
  
April - June 2003 New Sin Studio

Genre
  
Power metal, symphonic metal

Producer
  
Luigi Stefanini & Dark Moor

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

Contents

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 Garcia and Anan Kaddouri remained with Dark Moor. Alfred Romero joined the band as the new lead singer. Jose Garrido (guitars) joined shortly after, followed by Andy C. on the drums. They traveled to Italy to record Dark Moor.

Track listing

  1. "A Life for Revenge" - 5:48
  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)" - 2:48
  8. "Wind Like Stroke (Attila)" - 5:16
  9. "Return for Love (Attila)" - 4:19
  10. "Amore Venio (Attila)" - 0:55
  11. "The Ghost Sword (Attila)" - 4:53
  12. "The Dark Moor" - 8:36
  13. "The Mysterious Maiden" (Japanese bonus track) - 4:55

Band

  • Alfred Romero - lead vocals & choirs
  • Enrik García - guitars, choirs
  • Jose Garrido - guitars, choirs
  • Anan Kaddouri - bass
  • Andy C. - drums

    • Additional musicians

  • Beatriz Albert - soprano on #06, 10 & 12, choirs
  • Isabel Garcia - pianos & keyboards
  • Mamen Castaño - choirs
  • Choir of Scciola Media 'Montegrappa' - 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

    Dark Moor (album) Wikipedia
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