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MIEL NOIR (Thymos)

German Interview with Marcel P. from Miel Noir in Thymos. English Summary by Grok, 28.09.2025.

Miel Noir Interview (Thymos) (German):
https://thymosmagazin.de/2024/04/01/dark-wave-gegen-den-mainstream-miel-noir-im-interview

"The interview, published on April 1, 2024, in Thymos Magazin, features Marcel P., a multifaceted German musician and producer prominently involved in the neofolk and dark wave scenes. Titled "Dark Wave gegen den Mainstream" (Dark Wave Against the Mainstream), it explores his diverse projects, the origins and evolution of Miel Noir, creative collaborations, and his ideological perspectives on music and society. Below is a structured summary based on the key topics discussed.

Background and Musical Versatility

Marcel describes himself as a "jack-of-all-trades" in music, with roots in classical orchestral recordings from his youth, followed by hard rock and metal bands like Moby’s Dick (with numerous concerts and a CD-R release) and his first "serious" band, Ill-Sanity. Today, he juggles multiple projects, including Allerseelen, Fahl, Halgadom, Werra, Ill-Sanity, Stumpff, Svarrogh, Von Thronstahl, and Barditus. As a producer with his own studio, he values the independence it provides, allowing him to handle recordings without external dependencies. Miel Noir stands out as his most central endeavor, though he emphasizes his multifaceted roles as musician, vocalist, and visual performer.

Werra: A Pure Neofolk Venture

Marcel highlights Werra as his "purest" exploration of neofolk, with two acclaimed albums. Regarding future plans, he admits his ideas are still vague and ties them to broader themes in the interview, leaving room for speculation without firm commitments.

Origins and Growth of Miel Noir

Miel Noir was not Marcel's creation but originated from Bulgarian artist Dimo Dimov of the folk-ambient-black-metal band Svarrogh. They connected through Allerseelen collaborations - first live performances, then studio work. The project's debut was a multimedia art release: a CD-R with Dimo's music paired with a booklet of photos from a joint art performance, crediting Marcel and Gerhard Hallstatt as visual performers only. Early releases evolved into instrumental splits and EPs, marking a phase of experimentation. The band's incarnation crystallized at a Madrid festival in 2022, where a last-minute cancellation forced a spontaneous, under-rehearsed set that surprisingly succeeded, inspiring the EP Wabenheim and solidifying their lineup.

Collaboration with Changes: Blending Styles and Ideological Depth

A recent highlight is a collaborative album with the influential American neofolk band Changes, blending their signature sounds into neofolk tracks with unexpectedly political lyrics. Standout songs include one dedicated to Kyle Rittenhouse and "They Made Us Fall," a pointed critique of the left-liberal establishment's alleged erosion of Western culture, touching on BLM riots, U.S. election disputes, and COVID-19 restrictions. The project arose from dual sparks: Marcel DJing at Changes' final German concert (which he organized) and a fallout with his Werra guitarist over pandemic views, prompting him to share lyrics with Changes' Nicholas Tesluk. Tesluk's enthusiasm led to re-recorded classics and new material, incorporating Werra influences for a cohesive "cultural battle" narrative.

Perspectives on the Dark Wave Scene and Political/Ideological Engagement

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