Penitent: Melancholia

Penitent is a melancholic and romantic Dark Ambient project, which once again introduces the collaboration of Karsten with Norway's Lucian Olteanu. Penitent attempts to combine the typical ambient-esque darkwave notions with neo-classical nudges and nods - an earlier release was in fact entitled "Maestro Beethoven". Living up to its name in due form, the feelings delivered here do reconstruct a feeling of Penance and Martyrdom among the listener. A very heavy part of the Penitent sound is the traditional and melancholic Piano sound, which is a very filling portion of the first two songs on this album. Interludes and Minuets are played, at very slow Tempos.