DragonHeart - Black Winter Night

This is the song "Black Winter Night", by DragonHeart. From their demo album Valley of the Damned. Track #4
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Artists:
Z.P. T-Heart - Vocals
Sam Totman - Guitars, Backing Vocals
Shred - Guitars, Backing Vocals
Steve Scott - Bass
Steve Williams - Keyboards
Clive Nolan - Backing Vocals
Peter Hunt - Drums
Lyrics:
Day after day as the earth turns grey
And the sun becomes dark in the sky
All hope is lost for the human race
And the dawn of a new age will rise
The rays of sunlight now are gone
And the rivers of ice will remain
The fallen ones and the forgotten souls
Will rise up over the slain
No more hope
As we hold our hands to the sky
No more dreams
As the rivers run dry
Lead: Sam
Everything's lost all is left astray
Only sorrow and sadness remains
The curtains are dropped on our fallen world
And the forces of darkness shall rise
Why can't you see what has happened to thee
Oh, can you not open your eyes
Earth is lost there is no retreat
While the valleys echo with pain
No more hope
As we hold our hands to the sky
No more dreams
While the rivers run dry
On the endless seas of madness
We sail forever more
And the endless tears of sadness
Towards the distant shores
When the flame has died forever
We'll stand one and all
For the power of the almighty lord...
We will raise our swords high
On the black winter night
Sing the power and glory for all
We will never surrender
We stand strong and fight
For the king and the crown we'll not fall...
Lead: Herman
No more tomorrow
Dying of sorrow
Over the mountains and up through the trees
Travelling across seven seas
No more hope
As we hold our hands to the sky
No more dreams
While the rivers run dry
On the endless seas of madness
We sail forever more
And the endless tears of sadness
Towards the distant shores
When the flame has died forever
We'll stand one and all
For the power of the almighty lord...
We will raise our swords high
On the black winter night
Sing the power and glory for all
We will never surrender
We stand strong and fight
For the king and the crown we'll not fall...
Solos: Tapping together/Sam/Herman
On the endless seas of madness
We sail forever more
And the endless tears of sadness
Towards the distant shores
When the flame has died forever
We'll stand one and all
For the power of the almighty lord...
We will raise our swords high
On the black winter night
Sing the power and glory for all
We will never surrender
We stand strong and fight
For the king and the crown we'll not fall...
We will raise our swords high
On the black winter night
Sing the power and glory for all
We will never surrender
We stand strong and fight
For the king and the crown we'll not fall...

[@stevel935]

Band discussion going into the album version: "What should we change?" "Let's not say the name of the song anywhere in the song"

[@natemanning924]

I think it was done because that chorus is hard to sing. Really hard. ZP already strained his voice a lot with these songs so I imagine it was for his sake.

[@Corrinthian_]

"No more tomorrow! Dying of sorrow!"

[@Folopolis]

Why in the world did Dragonforce change the lyrics of this song for the re-release? This version is soooo... much better.

[@EmperorKyuu60]

the only reason DragonForce is DragonForce is because there's already a Brazilian power metal band named DragonHeart, and DragonForce didn't want their audience to be confused

[@Selrisitai]

Pretty sure it was a legal thing.

[@RealLifeZatoichi]

Wikipedia says dragonforce was dragonheart and became dragonforce before dragonheart existed which would kinda imply dragonforce inspired THAT band dragonheart lol.

[@beraldoyagami]

I don't know why, but I like this version SO MUCH MORE than the album version. I like how ZP sounds in this too. I repeat: I don't know why! Haha

[@beraldoyagami]

***** Yeah! The demo chorus is way better than the album version

[@ariansyah6890]

I think that because 01:17 XD

[@hj-pd3tl]

The line in the newer version "we feel the firepower of the nightwarrior" sounds a lot less like being on a battlefield, and a lot more like an advertisement for a new type of battle droid. Kinda cringey compared to the old version imo.

[@Selrisitai]

It's likely at least partly due to the far superior dynamic range on this one. All of the instruments, while sounding rougher and lower quality, also sound much more distinct. The drums cut through the mix in a more organic way, and it's less produced overall, making the whole thing sound more organic.

[@Selrisitai]

@@hj-pd3tl Feel the power, not firepower.

[@siddharthmani3176]

This version sounds great. Definitely more traditional power metal, like Stratovarious. That being said, I do still like the final album version better. It sounds much more refined to me. That's just me though.

[@RealLifeZatoichi]

I love the original shadow warriors feel the fire before strike of the ninja.

[@RealLifeZatoichi]

I lovethis version, BUT I LOVE THE ALBUM VERSIONS LYRICS "We fight the battle on the field toniiiight." Without that part in this one it feels like somethings missing. But I haven't finished maybe it's at the end 🤞

[@MsZxp]

This is the original song 👌

[@TheBlitztar]

yes, and is a lot better than the remaster version

[@TerminatorZXY]

I agree. Most other demo songs aren't that special, but this one kicks ass.

[@AdanDeluxeXD]

Demo version :v

[@winstonchurchillposting9315]

@@TerminatorZXY i see you in so many DF videos

[@greencelestial4519]

Yesssss

[@KekusMagnus]

We will raise our swords high On the black winter night Sing the power and glory for all We will never surrender We stand strong and fight For the king and the crown we'll not fall... i like this version better

[@passionoflovers]

Always found it funny how depressed the lyrics are and how happy go lucky the music is.

[@shangri-la-la-la]

Kind of like the Offspring singing about getting cheated on yet the song is upbeat.

[@Vidarr90]

It seems like to me the lyrics kind of take a change in the end almost like things are looking up, that’s just me though

[@Selrisitai]

@@shangri-la-la-la Or singing about telling your significant other to get a job but the music is super cheerful.

[@Blackwingsss]

You guys gotta listen to Demoniac - Demons of the Night. Sam and Herman played in that band before Dragonforce.

[@Tankotater]

I was starting to go crazy. I could have sworn when I first heard this song in middle school that it sounded different. I feel so vindicated after finding this old version now lol

[@bombardierdude15]

the old school dragonforce

[@technogame6064]

At this 5:58 they change the lyrics too "We fight the battle on the fields tonight To save us from the master of all evil sign And to the battle on Forever standing strong We feel the fire power of the night warriors Power of the night warriors"

[@greencelestial4519]

Esta canción siempre me hizo feliz cuando tenía 15 años uwu

[@dio501st9]

x2 y de vez en cuando me gusta venir a escucharla aquí. Lástima que esta versión no se encuentra en plataformas digitales como Amazon Music o Spotify

[@gregthomas2939]

Black Winter Night is my favorite song from Valley. I can't get on board with the chorus in this version 😕 Its still good though, fascinating to hear how it evolved.

[@gilson507]

This version 😍

[@chadbaldwinguitar]

Oh my, I remember this was how this song sounded when I first heard it back in 2006. I didn't know it was their demo version. The Dragonforce one is great but this version is sooooo much better IMO. The chorus melody is beautiful. The solos are better too. (Slight differences and tone.) I like how they didn't add whammy stuff before the chorus in this one. (At least for this version) Also, Herman's part at the end of the main soloing section is cooler too. Definitely in my top ten Dragonforce songs!! Thanks so much for uploading this!! :)

[@TerminatorZXY]

Yeah, "for the power of the almighty lord" sounds better than "for the power of the almighty sword", and makes far more sense. I hope they remaster this version one day, without changing anything.

[@mikerotch4946]

TerminatorZXY That's very unlikely since this is just a demo. That being said, it would be awesome.

[@youdontneedtoask1173]

1:30 AS THE RIVERS RUN DRYYYYYY (I love the way he said that)

[@jacksonhill7552]

There it is, I was looking for the original and was beginning to think that I was going insane, the 2010 version does have an altered verse, it’s a damn shame that I Tunes doesn’t have the original

[@fallvisionstudios]

this version is fantastica

[@CloneNooob]

the album version is really amazing, but this is gold

[@powermetalbard]

The album version is better, but it’s so cool to hear this song (one of my favorites of all time) in a total traditional power metal style.

[@jw5y66]

Better than the album version and the 2010 Remastered version!

[@GuillermoSmyser]

Why did we change it? “Old chorus was too high for Zippy to sing”

[@TheMan-tn4jk]

Whos zippy?

[@Jaiwho]

@@TheMan-tn4jk ZP Theart (zippy) were their singer ;)

[@TheMan-tn4jk]

@@Jaiwho i figured after a little while. I miss zippy

[@MLPC9]

I've spent 12 years with only this version on my tracklist, not knowing it was a demo. A demo so far more better than the other version \m/ too bad that it's almost unfoundable in youtube :/

[@tahucu]

I just realised this with your comment, this is Black Winter NIght for me, the other song is a different one

[@excalibomb]

i wanna hear these lyrics with the same quality as the album version, i didnt realize how good it is :)

[@soubekaraimundo2262]

This song brings tears to my eyes…. Better version

[@darkkaniaxx]

Always be the Best versión 💥💥

[@buffaloitukerbo]

i like this version....!!

[@randyyaqhdan5008]

This one more better than the remasterd version Wow the old lyric its very nice 3:39

[@joaotiagosoares6190]

Infinitamente melhor que a versão original

[@rustcosta]

haha, really funny chorus. but omg ZP's interpretation is fuckin emotive, brillant job.

[@aracelyxiomaraariastoribio3122]

Podrían hacer un remasterizado de estas canciones? Me encantan

[@StzaJack]

The comments made me excited, I guess it's an unpopular opinion but thank god they changed the chorus haha. Back to the DF version for me

[@Xalphiron]

Aaaaah! :P And i thought i knew abit about Dragonforce :P Been on my top 10 bands since forever x) I guess this was during the underground? Bearing in mind it's the first (and best) version of the song?

[@mauricioribeiro8181]

This version is much better than the cd !!

[@Folopolis]

Does anyone know where I can get this CD? Really just for this song, I like this version more than the final album. KZbin sound quality leaves something to be desired.

[@chadbaldwinguitar]

Seriously! I'm looking right now for this cd version just because this song alone (if they have one) . I'll let you know if I find anything. This is the version I want to blast in my car!!

[@inesfelix2569]

i love ZP thearth his notes are very higth

[@jameswoodhead5238]

Numba 9!

[@DivineSoldierofGrace]

agree

[@Stevezftw]

That was their old name :genius:

[@TheMan-tn4jk]

Yeah, I wish rhey were still Dragonheart

[@MyStarwars11]

DRAGONFORCE

[@gathotkaca6911]

December 2022 anyone??

[@aditadit1103]

Gw

[@HalfDuck]

yes

[@endgame180]

Rise against najlepszy

[@cesarvega1206]

Still better than final album version

[@tyreekmurillo4524]

why does zp's voice sound autotuned

[@tyreekmurillo4524]

yea it definitely needed it

[@beraldoyagami]

I don't think it sounds autotuned, because there are little places where his voice barely reaches the right note. I guess it's just the timbre, the tone, sounds odd, maybe because he was using other region of his voice to sing. He was young, maybe inexperient singer, probably because of that, his voice got wasted so quickly. The using of incorrect singing techniques has doomed so many voices over the time... But I can be wrong.

[@Gokufankakarot2]

I see you are a fan of dragonforce. But I think the video is slow.

[@sofiapartida8831]

Still better than dragonforce era version

[@TheMCcreepermen]

I dont really like the focus on the drums on the old version

[@beatfromjetsetradio8239]

It’d be okay if the drummer were ON TEMPO.

[@eduardogonzalezduque4376]

This is far better.

[@Daavidforce]

ME GUSTA MAS ESTA VERCION:)! lml

[@Churly25]

Versión*

[@Stevezftw]

[@Rodrhiguez]

New version is better. Sorry for nostalgics.

[@nandito359]

Day after day as I bodies slay And the sun becomes dark in the sky Everything's lost for this human race And the dawn of a new age will rise Rays of sunlight now are gone Only visions of ice will remain The fallen ones and forgotten souls Will rise up over the slain No more hope As we raise our hands to the sky No more dreams As the rivers run dry Everything's lost all is left astray Only sorrow and sadness remains The curtains have dropped on our fallen world And the forces of darkness shall rise Why can't you see what has happened to thee Can you not open your eyes? Everything's lost there is no retreat And the valleys echo with pain No more hope As we raise our hands to the sky No more dreams As the rivers run dry On the endless sea of madness we sail forever more And the endless tears of sadness towards the distant shores When the flame has died forever we stand one and all With the power of the almighty sword We fight the battle on the fields tonight To save us from the master of all evil sign And to the battle on Forever standing strong We feel the fire power of the night warriors No more tomorrow Dying of sorrow Over the mountains and up through the trees Traveling across seven seas No more hope As we hold our hands to the sky No more dreams As the rivers run dry On the endless seas of madness we sail forever more And the endless tears of sadness towards the distant shores When the flame has died forever we stand one and all With the power of the almighty sword We fight the battle on the fields tonight To save us from the master of all evil sign And to the battle on Forever standing strong We feel the fire power of the night warriors On the endless seas of madness we sail forever more And the endless tears of sadness towards the distant shores When the flame has died forever we stand one and all With the power of the almighty sword We fight the battle on the fields tonight To save us from the master of all We fight the battle on the fields tonight To save us from the master of all evil sign And to the battle on Forever standing strong We feel the fire power of the night warriors Power of the night warriors

[@xzyrrioccclxviii]

Lyrics are in description 😐. That's also the album lyrics 😐😐😐

[@LucaRuzgarogragi]

This version is pretty good but I really don't like the high pitched refrain

[@Xalphiron]

Dragonheart? :S

[@FranciscoHernandez-wb2vh]

that's what it was called before in the 2000

[@zxzxrerkai09]

sorry my error

[@Blackwingsss]

ZP couldnt hold rhythm?? 😳🤣🤣

[@Daavidforce]

ok? :s lollo

[@julianleguizamon589]

Álbum versión is better

[@starfireninja]

Technically this isnt the original Dragonforce...look up the old Shadow Warriors band if you don't know about them already haha

[@christhophercruzflores]

Fredrick Alton if is dragonforce but on 2000 is a demo

[@thehunter7422]

@@christhophercruzflores it was with their original band name Dragonheart . But then they switched it with dragonforce (which I like better) because three or more other bands had the same name DragonHeart

[@zxzxrerkai09]

dragonheart? :genius:

[@FranciscoHernandez-wb2vh]

that's what it was called before in the 2000

[@TheFunkAutomator]

This first version sucks. It sounds terrible.