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 enlarge | Artist: Qntal
Label: Dancing Ferret
Category: Music
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Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 19963
Format: Enhanced
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 1124
UPC: 687132112421
EAN: 0687132112421
ASIN: B0006FYORY
Release Date: July 16, 2007
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 Atmospheric, ethereal, medieval tracks do not disappoint! May 12, 2008
M. Nastasi (Grand Forks, ND United States)
Reminiscent of the best of Loreena McKennitt, Qntal's "Illuminate" contains remixes and singles versions of some of the more familiar tracks from their catalog.
While, as other reviewers have noted, the synthed-out rhythm and percussion can be distracting at points, I find the combination to be exhilerating when (don't laugh) playing RPG-style video games. The lyrics, not in English, do not distract from the task at hand (slaying stuff) while the bagpipes, squeaky horns, heavy percussion, and lilting angelic vocals add high energy to the medieval atmospherics.
Standout Tracks:
Vedes Amigo Illuminate - the best of the lot - fairly groovy with a hook-laden chorus.
Am Morgen Fruo - one of the better "battle music" pieces - high energy tempo with a driving kettle drum.
El Sendero Hacia - all about the atmosphere here - think vistas, wide plains, towering spires of rock - all evoked in a chanty madrigal.
Recommended for gamers, belly dancers, and anyone who enjoys post-modern medieval music with a bit of a groove.
 Great Female Vocals in a Blend of Electronics and Folk Music November 11, 2008
M. Mierzwa (Davis, CA USA)
About the Band:
Qntal is a medieval electronic-rock / darkwave German band that formed back in 1991. Founding members Michael Popp and vocalist Syrah were joined by keyboardist Fil Groth in 2002 after Ernst Horn's earlier departure. Fil brought a bit of a stronger mainstream electronica influence with him (filling in Horn's more experimental take on music), making a noticeable difference between the band's first two albums (Qntal I and Qntal II) and its more recent releases.
Fun at home, on the radio, or at a club floor, the extremely popular band is an excellent way to expand people's musical interests into other genres. Featuring excellent vocals, smooth electronics / keys, and a wide range of non-traditional instruments: Qntal is a multi-dimensional gateway for fans of medieval, darkwave, industrial, synthpop, and folk music.
About the Album:
Illuminate is an expanded version of the 4-track single Nihil that was released in Europe in 2003 (all 4 tracks on Nihil are included in Illuminate, so do not worry about possibly missing some good Qntal). This album and Nihil really compliment Qntal III: Tristan Und Isolde, where Ecce Gratum (tracks 2 & 8), Entre Moi (track 9), and Vedes Amigo (tracks 5) were originally released in different more traditional versions.
The remixes on Illuminate feature more aggressive electronics and would generally work well on a dancefloor. After Illuminate, Qntal decided to start featuring their harder remixes of their more traditional album releases via second bonus discs packaged with limited edition versions of the albums. If you enjoyed the Illuminate remixes, I highly encourage you to purchase the 2-disc limited editions of Qntal V: Silver Swan Limited and Qntal VI: Translucida.
Recommended Tracks:
- Vedes Amigo Illuminate
- Omnis Mundi Illuminate
- El Sendero Hacia Monserrat
Similar Artists:
- Corvus Corax
- Faun
- Estampie
- Irfan
- Helium Vola
- Unto Ashes
- Mediaeval Babes
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