Mystical folk duo Tabernis continue to carve their own path through ancient soundscapes with the release of “Mel Obscurum (Palästinalied)”, the second single from their upcoming debut album Seasons Of The Dark Hive, out 24 April via Napalm Records. This time, the pair turn their gaze directly toward the Middle Ages, offering a reverent yet haunting reinterpretation of one of the era’s most iconic surviving songs.
Their new single is a reimagining of Walther von der Vogelweide’s 13th‑century “Palestine Song”, a cornerstone of medieval German poetry. By weaving this historic piece into their sonic ritual, Tabernis infuse their debut with a rare sense of authenticity and ancestral weight — a bridge between medieval devotion and their own shadow‑steeped folk identity.
Tabernis explain their approach: “We have covered the instrumental version of this iconic medieval masterpiece, which is known to everyone. Out of deep respect for the original work, we decided to adapt it to our own style. In our version, the music is interwoven with a text evoking the season of our Dark Hive: Vespera — the rest, the twilight. As the cold covers the land, the bees huddle together to protect their Queen and preserve the heart of the hive.”
The track’s atmosphere mirrors that imagery: twilight‑lit, ceremonial, and steeped in the quiet tension of winter’s stillness. It follows the previously released single “Tenebrae”, which introduced listeners to the duo’s world of ritualistic rhythms and ancient‑rooted mysticism.
Watch the official video for “Mel Obscurum (Palästinalied)” below, and revisit “Tenebrae” if you missed this step into the Dark Hive over HERE. Link
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