Qntal III: Tristan Und Isolde

1. Ôwî, Tristan

2. Name Der Rose

3. Maiden in the Mor

4. Lamento de Tristano

5. Am Morgen Fruo

6. Lasse

7. Ecce Gratum

8. Spiegelglas

9. Maravillosos

10. Entre Moi et Mon Amin

11. Gottinne Minne

12. Vedes Amigo

13. Verirret

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Average customer rating:

hard to top for fans of the genre

A modern, Goth-style fusion of Medieval songs, both secular and sacred

Emotionally Driven Heavenly Voices, Strings, and Electronics

Now THIS is 'geek chic'!

Unclassifiable, yet unforgettable

Qntal III: Tristan Und Isolde
Qntal
Manufacturer: Noir (Big Daddy)
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0002B15LK
Release Date: 2004-06-22

Tracks:

Tristan
Name Der Rose
Maiden in the Mor
Lamento de Tristano
Am Morgen Fruo
Lasse
Ecce Gratum
Spiegelglas
Maravillosos
Entre Moi et Mon Amin
Gottinne Minne
Vedes Amigo
Verirret

Customer Reviews:

hard to top for fans of the genre.......2007-01-18

i am forver a fan of music insipred by classical themes that carries the charm and grace of antiquity, yet uses the power of modern software to manipulate these sounds, giving them a cutting edge. Having based this work on Wagner's famous opera 'Tristan und Isolde,' Qntal proved to me that they are one of the best in the world at making the adaptation between the classical and the modern.

this CD is well worth the purcahse primarily for the high quality production and undoubted vocal talent of the trio that make up Qntal. the CD starts kind of slow with Owi Tristan, then builds steam with Pingit Rosa, and finally comes into its own during tracks like 'Maiden in the Moor,' 'Ecce Gratum' and of course 'Entre Moi.' They use all manners of instruments, which they are capable of playing live, and excellent mixing and engineering to tie these instruments together with the voice and theme of the songs.

the CD is also a good value because it comes with a DVD disc that includes a full length live concert filmed from many angles of the group performing each song on the album in sequence. There are other extras like the music video for 'Entre Moi' whose melodic beats are sure to get stuck in your head, and an interview with the group (in German).

on a final note, the female vocalist, Syrah, has all the talent of Sharon den Adel (of Within Temptation) but will never match her in terms of beauty. this should not detract from your appreciation of Qntal's music, but consider yourself warned.

fans of the classical, somewhat medeival sounds with a modern edge will surely appreciate this, as well as those just looking for something new and pleasing to the ear. i would recommend this to fans of just about any genre.

5 stars for originality, classy production and good value for the money with the live DVD. great purchase.

A modern, Goth-style fusion of Medieval songs, both secular and sacred.......2006-09-29

Dark, driving and sometimes spooky, this third recording of Qntal is one of the more interesting attempts to deconstruct and modernize medieval music. Whispy, sometimes detached vocals float above a deep, multilayered foundation of keyboards, guitars and insistant beats that develop and grow beyond the mindless repetition often heard in modern dance music. The compositions are well thought out, carefully layered, and have interesting and varied sound effects. And, thankfully, Qntal has chosen to move beyond the much-overused Gregorian chant (a la Enigma's many copycats) to tap into the music of the medieval laypeople--minnesingers, troubadours, scholars, kings and that ubiquitous composer of all that is traditional, fondly known as "Anonymous." It's nice to have this sort of music given some exposure too. But I have to admit, what with the techno elements and dark ambience, not to mention the driving dance beats that threaten to drown out the vocals, it's sometimes hard to find much of the Middle Ages in this album. To be sure, the lyrics are taken from period sources as minnesingers Walter von der Vogelweide and Gottfried von Strassburg, as well as the Carmina Burana, the Cantigas de Santa Maria, and the Cantigas de Amigo. I recognize the melody of Maravillos as being relatively intact, and some additional melodies sound familiar as well, such as that of Cantiga de Santa Maria #1 in track #8, here coupled with German lyrics by Gottfried. But other songs seem more contemporary in origin, constructed with the general assumption that anything in a minor key with a simplistic or droning harmonic structure will sound "medieval." Nonetheless, for a comparative traditionalist like me, it's fun to kick my shoes off sometimes and listen to elements of my accustomed period repertoire performed in a different way, and Qntal certainly fills the bill on that count. The group is made up of Syrah on vocals, Michael Popp on fiddle, oud, saz, tar and vocals, and Fil on keyboards, guitars and programming, with guests Ernst Schwindl on drehleier (hurdy gurdy), Thomas Zoller on dudelsack (bagpipe), Till-Robin Hennecke on djembe, Klaus-Dietrich Groth on vocals, and narration by Andreas Seyferth. For more pseudo-medieval music with a modern edge, try also the recordings of the Mediaeval Baebes, Corvus Corax, Faun, Dead Can Dance, and "MCMXC A.D." by Enigma. The seminal and prolific German group Estampie offers more of an authentic experience, mixing fairly pure presentations of authentic medieval fare amongst their more modern stylings. And if you'd like to take the plunge and try the real thing, check out the following: "Music of the Crusades" and "Music of the Gothic Era" by David Munrow and the Early Music Consort of London, "Music of the Troubadours" and "Alfonso X `el Sabio': Cantigas de Santa Maria" by Ensemble Unicorn, "Carmina Burana" by the Boston Camerata, "Libre Vermell" by Sarband, "A L'Estampida" by the Dufay Collective, and "Istanpitta" I and II by New York's Ensemble for Early Music. Great stuff--unplugged and all on its own!

Emotionally Driven Heavenly Voices, Strings, and Electronics.......2005-10-26

A number of years passed between the release of Qntal II and Qntal III: Tristan und Isolde. In that time Ernst Horn, of Deine Lakaien left Qntal and was replaced by Phillipp Groth. Like their two earlier albums, Qntal III is a perfect example of the ethereal or heavenly voices genre of music and will appeal to fans of bands like Dead Can Dance, Estampie, or Corvus Corax. Most of the songs have a nice blend of soft electronics, stringed instruments, and enchanting medieval vocals (many of which are sung in Latin).

Many of the tracks from this album have worked their way to goth radio broadcasts and club floors in Europe and North America. A few of the songs I'd recommend listening to include: "Name der Rose", "Maiden in the Mor" in which Groth's guitar compliments Syrah's lovely vocals, "Ecce Gratum" with its male and female vocals, "Entre moi et mon amin", and "Vedes Amigo". The album is fantastic ... and you will not go wrong with any of its tracks.

If you enjoyed this album, I'd also recommend checking out other European ethereal artists such as Love Is Colder Than Death, Helium Vola, Sophya, O Quam Tristis, and Collection D'Arnell Andrea (some of which you can find here on amazon)!

Now THIS is 'geek chic'!.......2005-10-11

I heard not even 10 SECONDS(!)of "Entre Moi Et Mon Amin" on the Sleepwatching DVD and now they're in my top 10 favorite groups list. Even someone who isn't a fan of such an "out-there" combination of electronic beats, medieval instrumentals, or ethereal vocals will fall for Qntal. This is the album to start out with; if you want a more danceable/Collide sound then try the remixes album: Illuminate(Personally, I don't think it is of the same quality as regular Qntal)...Anyways, I promise you won't be disappointed with this album ;)

Unclassifiable, yet unforgettable.......2005-02-21

I came here to Amazon to read what others say about this CD, so that I might know better what to call it - in my head and in my iPod's genre category. I haven't found the right term yet, but that doesn't stop me from appreciating this CD a great deal. I have to call it New Age World Electronica. If you like Loreena McKennitt, Dead Can Dance or other world/folk inspired electronic new age music, you'll find this CD fascinating. I like all of Qntal's work, but this one really stands out.

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