Parzival – Die Kulturnacht

Releasedate: 14-01-2012; Label: Euphonious/VME
By: Sabine van Gameren

Although the album title may have suspect different the formation Parzival has its base in Denmark. Musically they have a dark, cold approach mixing Dark Wave, Industrial and even a Doom-ish sound. Anno 2013 they come with a new release “Die Kulturnacht” which is number seven under this name.

The album start with a little bit of epicness. Though the symphonic parts remain throughout the record in the next track we get introduced to some dark vocals. Deeper than you may have expect it brings a bit of a creepy atmosphere. What brings something nice to the album is the instruments used. By making it all less like the standard band you hear often, they created something that keeps your attention throughout. The compositions are well thought and that works in their advance. The band seem to have a well thought ideology behind their music also, it may be worth reading that on their facebook page as it gives you a good insight where it is coming from.
It may be that not everyone will appreciate the sound because of the deep vocals, but in the Gothic scene they will find an audience. Fans of Doom may find themselves listening to this release as well. “Die Kulturnacht” is a release that you need to dig yourself into. It has many great moments and it is not an album you find many off. Worth to give it a try!

Line Up:
Dimitrij Bablevskij – Vocals, Programming, Keyboards
Oleg Naumov – Drums, Percussion
Michael Hedelain – Percussion, Keyboard
Tim Mogensen – Bass, Guitars, Keyboard

Tracklist: 01. Panta Rai 02. Kolowarth 03. Er Borca 04. Kali-Yuga 05. Das Gold Der Partei 06. Die Kulturnacht 07. Tursus Polaris 08. Die Okkultistischen Matrosen 09. Eisenbrot 10. Zavaeakatranemija 11. Der Schwarze Vatikan

Links:
Parzival Facebook