Parzival – Urheimat

Releasedate: 25-03-2011; Label: VMA / Euphonious
By: Nina Mende

Parzival is a band from Copenhagen, Denmark. All of the bands lyrics are in German and Latin (except Noblesse Oblige LP, lyrics of which are mainly in Russian by famous Russian poets of the 19th century, like Alexander Pushkin), to suit the group’s highly Wagnerian style. The core of the band consists of three people, originally from Russia, but quite a few Danish guest musicians appear on their albums. The band was earlier known as Stiff Miners, releasing two albums (Giselle and Vox Celesta) under that moniker. Their current name comes from Wolfram von Eschenbach’s 13th century German poem Parzival. Now they have released their new album called “Urheimat”.

This album comes with German lyrics. Thirteen tracks filled with electro music. The vocals remind of a monk choir, like Gregorian chants. On a few songs there is only one singer in the main focus though, with a low and almost evil sounding voice. Parzival and their album “Urheimat” is great for gothic parties. The interesting monk sound makes this album special. It adds a certain depth to the music, makes the music carry a certain spirit on its own. “Urheimat” is a great Gothic album, great for parties, great for intellectual moments with a glass of absinth or a glass of wine.

Tracklist: 01. Zeit 0 02. Urheimat 03. Nach Nord 04. Sei Bereit 05. Peitsche Und Zuckerbrot 06. Der Geist Des Barons 07. Leben Ist Fabrik 08. Die Große Schau 09. Der Anilingürtel 10. Der Aarn 11. Der Blasebalg 12. Elektrisches Vorspiel 13. Die Spröde Welt

Links:
Parzival MySpace
Parzival Official