Qntal - Qntal II

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Review by Adrien GADAUD

Qntal II: A Sonic Journey Through Time and Texture Alright, let’s talk about Qntal II. Released in 1995 by the German-US band Qntal, this album is like a weird but beautiful mashup of medieval vibes and industrial beats. If you’re into Goth Rock, Electro, or even Modern Classical, this one’s gonna grab your attention. It’s not perfect, but it’s got that strange charm that sticks with you. The genres listed for this thing are all over the place—Electronic, Pop/Rock, Folk, World & Country, Alternative, Goth Rock—and honestly? That chaos works. The styles range from Industrial Dance to Alternative/Indie Rock, so yeah, they weren’t exactly playing it safe here. But hey, who wants safe when you can have something that feels like stepping into a dark cathedral with strobe lights? Let’s zoom in on two tracks that really stood out to me: “Palestinalied” and “Frühling.” First up, “Palestinalied.” This track hits hard because of its haunting vocals by Sigrid Hausen. Her voice floats above these brooding electronic layers like mist over a graveyard at dawn. And then there’s Michael Popp’s fiddle weaving through the mix—it adds this raw, almost primal energy that makes you feel like you’ve been transported back centuries. You don’t need to understand the lyrics (which are traditional) to get swept away by the emotion. Honestly, I found myself humming parts of it days later without even realizing it. Then there’s “Frühling,” which is just… different. It starts off super mellow, almost dreamy, with these lush synth pads and gentle melodies. But as it builds, it gets more intense, layering in percussion and distorted textures until it feels like spring bursting into full bloom right in your ears. It’s kinda ironic how a song called “Spring” ends up being so moody, but that contrast is what makes it memorable. Plus, Ernst Horn’s production chops shine here—he knows how to balance beauty and grit perfectly. One thing I gotta mention is the artwork by Carl D. Erling. It fits the vibe of the music perfectly: gothic yet elegant, mysterious but inviting. Same goes for Stefan Bock’s mastering job—he kept everything crisp without losing the raw edge. Now, here’s the kicker: listening to Qntal II feels like eavesdropping on a secret conversation between the past and the future. Like, imagine monks hanging out in a cyberpunk club—that’s the vibe. Sure, some tracks drag a bit, and not every experiment lands perfectly, but isn’t that part of the fun? So yeah, if you’re looking for an album that defies easy categorization and leaves you thinking, “What did I just listen to?”—this might be your jam. Or maybe not. Either way, give it a shot. Just don’t blame me if you end up dreaming about medieval robots dancing under neon rain.

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Download

Filename: qntal-qntal-ii.zip
  • MP3 size: 68.4 mb
  • FLAC size: 965.2 mb

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Herbst4:12
Palestinalied5:56
Ab vox d'angel6:17
Sine Nomine2:11
Hymni Nocturnales5:10
Abaelard5:40
Virgo Splendens5:39
Introitus1:3
Vos Attestor5:22
Trobar Clus5:8
AB Vox d'Angel06:17
Epilog2:4
Ab Vox d'Angel6:17
Trobar clus5:8
Frühling5:9
Frühling05:09
Ab Vox D'Angel6:17
Palästinalied5:56
Palästinalied05:56

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Catalog Numbers

  • DFD-21027
  • CRO 5912, GYM 5912

Labels

  • Noir Records
  • Chrom Records, Gymnastic Records, classX Records

Listen online

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Formats

  • CD
  • Album
  • Reissue

Companies

RoleCompany
Marketed ByNoir Records
Phonographic Copyright (p)Chrom Records GmbH
Copyright (c)Chrom Records GmbH
Published ByAMV Alster Musikverlag
Distributed ByIndigo

Credits

RoleCredit
Arranged ByQntal
Artwork ByCarl D. Erling
EngineerStefan Bock
FiddleMichael Popp
KeyboardsMichael Popp
Lyrics ByTraditional
Music ByQntal (tracks: 1, 3 to 7, 9 to 12)
ProducerErnst Horn
VocalsSigrid Hausen
Art DirectionCarl D. Erling
LayoutCarl D. Erling
Mastered ByStefan Bock
ArtworkCarl D. Erling

Notes

  • 'In diz lant hât er gesprochen, einen angelichen tac.'
  • 'Things are never gonna change' (Youth from L.A. 1992)
  • All lyrics traditional. (Latin, Middle High German, Old French).
  • Included is a special 16-page cut-out booklet with the lyrics in original language, and his german and english translations.
  • This is a reissue on Chrom Records of the 1995 Gymnastic release, for the North America market.
  • Total Time 53:54.
  • Marketed and released in North America by Noir Records, a division of Dancing Ferret Discs.
  • This is a reissue on Chrom Records of the 1995 Gymnastic release.
  • Made in EU
  • on CD:
  • (C) + (P) 1995 Gymnastic Records/Classx
  • on rear cover:
  • (C) + (P) 1995-2006 Chrom Records GmbH
  • Published by Alstermusikverlag
  • Total: 53:54 (min)
  • (C) + (P) 1995 Chrom Records GmbH
  • Catalogue number on spine and backcover is CRO 5912, distribution code EFA 15591-2.
  • Catalogue number on CD is GYM 5912.
  • Back cover: (c)+(p)1995 Gymnastic Records / Chrom Records GmbH
  • CD: (c)+(p)1995 Gymnastic Records / ClassX.
  • Made in Germany.

Barcodes

  • Barcode: 6 8713210272 9
  • Mastering SID Code: IFPI LW60
  • Mould SID Code: 6712
  • Matrix / Runout: 000889 SODD S15244
  • Barcode: 4015698949421
  • Rights Society: GEMA
  • Label Code (Spine/Back Cover): LC 02250
  • Label Code (CD): LC 7074
  • Barcode: 0718751559127
  • Label Code: LC 7074

About Qntal

Collaboration between members of and members of the medieval group . The music of Qntal is a mix of electronic music and traditional folk with female vocals. In 2001 Ernst Horn, one of the founding members, left the project and started .

Name Vars

  • Quintal

Members

  • Ernst Horn
  • Michael Popp
  • Philipp Groth
  • Ernst Schwindl
  • Markus Köstner
  • Sigrid Hausen
  • Sarah M. Newman
  • Leon Rodt

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? The album *Qntal II* by the German band Qntal is a fascinating blend of medieval and electronic music. Released in 1995, it combines ancient texts and traditional lyrics with modern goth rock and electro beats. Sigrid Hausen’s haunting vocals paired with Ernst Horn’s innovative production create a unique soundscape that feels both timeless and futuristic. Fun detail: the album features multiple versions of the same track, like "Ab Vox d'Angel," each offering a slightly different take. It’s like a musical time machine with a gothic twist!

Comments

mahirang
mahirang
2025-03-10
Ein wunderschönes Lied und eine tolle Version aber was ist das für eine Sprache Keltisch eventuell
oldimperium
oldimperium
2025-03-09
Herrlich
aeronugroho
aeronugroho
2025-03-09
Oh que c’est beau. J’en est les larmes au yeux. Merci pour ce post
bleplae
bleplae
2025-03-09
The Christians are coming.
tmichaeli250118
tmichaeli250118
2025-03-09
Kammgarn KL Long ago...
putrinuraeni
putrinuraeni
2025-03-09
Um I think this band name german medieval metal group
radarsud
radarsud
2025-03-09
IT'S ENGLISH NAME IS 'SONG OF THE CROSS'...IT IS ALL ABOUT DEVOTION TO THE LORD JESUS CHRIST AND BEING A SPIRITUAL WARRIOR FOR HIM...;)
posimagazine
posimagazine
2025-03-08
Da geht einem Mittelalterfreund das Herz auf :-) Viele Varianten auf Youtube zu sehen aber Diese Interpretation gefällt mir persönlich neben einer in Latein noch am besten ... leider hier ohne den mittelhochdeutschen Text.
niamhcatherinedykstra
niamhcatherinedykstra
2025-03-08
I have no words to describe how Wonderful this music is!!!! :)
bppmgallusia
bppmgallusia
2025-03-08
Genauso geil waren Qntal 2017 ebenfalls |,,i ^v^ i,,|
tinawieneckegmailcom
tinawieneckegmailcom
2025-03-08
Ich liebe es!
itooktomystoop
itooktomystoop
2025-03-08
Dresses like a witch, yet sings like an angel. I love it.
pokesini
pokesini
2025-03-08
Very powerful !!! Singing
webkept
webkept
2025-03-08
Nu allerst lebe ich mir werde,
Siehtt man sündic ouge siht
Daz reine lant und ouch die erde
Den man so vil Ehren giht.
Mirst geschehen des ich ie bat,
Ich bin komen an die stat
Da got mennischlichen trat.

Schoeniu lant riech unde heere,
Swaz ich der noch han gesehen,
So bist duz ir aller Ere:
Waz ist wunders hie geschehen!
Daz ein magt ein kint gebar
Here aber aller engel schar,
Waz daz niht ein wunder gar?

Hie liez er sich reine toufen,
Daz der mensche reine sah.
Dsi liez er sich härre verkoufen,
Daz wir eigen wurden fri.
Anders waeren wir verlorn:

Wol dir, sper, kriuz unde dorn!
We dir, heiden! deist dir zorn.

Hinnen fuor der sun zer helle
Von dem grabe, da er inne lac.
Des was ie der vater geselle
Und der geist, den niemen mac
Sunder scheiden: ist al ein,
Sleht und ebener danne ein zein,
Als er Abrahame erschein.

In diz lant hat er gesprochen
Einen angeslichen tac.
Da diu witwe wirt gerochen
Und der weise klagen mac
Und der arme den gewalt,
Der da wirt an ime gestalt.
Wol im dort, der hie vergalt!
Und der arme den gewalt,
Der da wirt an ime gestalt.
Wol im dort, der hie vergalt!
adegossip
adegossip
2025-03-08
My favourite Qntal song. Somehow it gives me inspiration and hope. Some beautiful warm good vibes. Amazing music
caiohenriquelc
caiohenriquelc
2025-03-08
what is the musical genre of this song ?? wanted to find out more about this type of music
pastoralfamiliarb
pastoralfamiliarb
2025-03-08
Супер!
kdansie13
kdansie13
2025-03-07
Fighting the Green
learnhindijapanese
learnhindijapanese
2025-03-06
☦
mvdavid57
mvdavid57
2025-03-05
Dank an Michael Popp und Kollegen für die wunderschöne Musik mit den unterschiedlichen Gruppen! Hoffentlich ists bald mal wieder möglich euch live zu erleben.
datingappsde
datingappsde
2025-03-05