Beyond the Sea [Extra tracks, Import]

Dark Moor | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 28, 2005)
• Original Release Date: 2005
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Extra tracks, Import
• Label: MSI:SEOUL RECORDS
• ASIN: B0008057Y6
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #196,500 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Before The Duel

2. Miracles

3. Houdini's The Great Escape

4. Through The Gates Of The Silver Key (Interlude)

5. Silver Key

6. Green Eyes

7. Going On

8. Beyond The Sea

9. Julius Caesar (Interlude)

10. Alea Jacta

11. Vivaldi's Winter

12. Sea (Bonus Track)

Editorial Reviews

New album from the Spanish symphonic metal band, includes the bonus track 'The Sea'. Seoul Records. 2005.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A solid release!, June 7, 2005

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Andrew S (Chesterfield, MI United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Beyond the Sea (Audio CD)

Although Dark Moor certainly isn't new to the whole melodic metal scene, I think it's safe to say that the new "era" of the band started with their self-titled release with new vocalist Alfred Romero. Although the fan-base of Dark Moor was somewhat divided between the old, neo-classical sound and the new, more straight-forward sound, I can safely say that I prefer the new to the old.

Beyond The Sea, Dark Moor's fifth full-length release, is easily my favorite. One of the first things I noticed about the album was the great amount of balance and diversity present. There is no single element that is overdone or blown out of proportion - every element, from the speed to the symphonics to the heaviness, are used with class. It's rare to find an album like this (in which I am not downing bands that focus on one thing, for I love them too), and it's a pleasant surprise when one does roll around.

As for the structure and songs present on the album, I have to that the whole record flows especially well, with some definite highlights, such as the epic The Silver Key, the mid-paced title-track or the classic power metal number Going On. Every song has its own identity, whilst also possessing the overall identity of Dark Moor.

To sum it all up, if you're a fan of melodic metal with a fair amount of diversity and class, I highly recommend Dark Moor's latest masterpiece Beyond The Sea. You may find yourself quite surprised as I did!

For more information on the band, as well as some music and videos, visit Dark Moor's official site at www.dark-moor.com - thanks for reading!

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars amazing, this is a must for any metallian, do not overlook this, pure power metal mastery, March 30, 2007

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Brandon Whitson - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Beyond the Sea (Audio CD)

hello fellow metallians, god i love this band. dark moor fit nicely along side bands like dragonland,freternia,vhaldemar,arwen,vision divine,cryonic temple,highlord,axenstar and so on. this has to be one of the most talented bands in power metal that i have heard in a very long time. i think dark moor made the best line up change that they ever could have. they dropped the female vocals which were not bad but were not as awesome as their new singer, this guy has such range, the way he sings is amazing, listen to the first song before the seal. this band writes amazing hook laden riffs with mellodic vocals and choruses that revolve in your head for days. the sing along choruses and amazing riffs along with the cool keyboards and light symphonics are more than enough to satisfy my metal cravings.the last album titled dark moor was awesome as well and had the same male singer, that cd is awesome , it was a little more symphonic and or epic. on this album they have went with more of a straight forward sound and added some awesome choruses and catchy lyrics. the 8th song beyond the sea is superb, i cant get enough of it. #8 along with#1 are the top songs here and could be hit singles, not to mention that the other tunes on here are awesome as well. i would love to hear dark moor remake their first 2 cds with their new singer, sort of like iced earth did on days of purgatory where they had mat barlow redo all their old classic songs. that would be very cool, and if any of the band members happen to read this review please consider doing that. we metallians would surely eat it up. i am eagerly awaiting my pre orderd copy of the new album tarot. i can not wait to get that album. but for now i will continue to crank this bad boy and i must say that all you true metallians out there are in for a real treat when you get your hands on this album, and dont pass up the last album titled dark moor, because it to deserves a place in your list of top metal albums. my metal collection over the years has reached a staggering 1600+ all true metal cd's and there is not one of them i dont enjoy and love, but this is with out question in my top 20 cds of all time. metallians enjoy, sit back crank this baby up and rejoice at how great power metal can be, espescially when in the hands of masters like dark moor, your brother in metal, brandon whitson 25 of north carolina.

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars they changed..., June 29, 2005

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James De Costa (del mar, ca United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Beyond the Sea (Audio CD)

First off let me just say that this band does not sound like rhapsody. I dont know why people think that cause they dont at all. This album changed quite a bit, there is no chick vocals that im aware of. This album is really concentrated on time and is a bit slower on tempo. Dont get me wrong its not all slow i just mean that it is showing best that this band makes masterpeice albums. If you like this bands older stuff and if your really into the girl vocals then watch out because this album is a bit differant,but strives into patience and perfection.