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06/25/2008

Video: Parken - "At Helvete Med Himlen" (Live Acoustic Version)

The electro-dub debut single from Swedish newcomer Parken is easily my favorite of the year (so far). I still haven't looked into what the lyrics translate to, nor do I intend to. The mystery of their meaning gives it an even greater appeal, as if the massive production and blinding brilliant melody weren't enough.

In this video Parken, aka Pelle Lindroth and crew perform a stripped down version of the song with the northern day-break wilderness serving as their backdrop. The original version is still the preferred one, but it's interesting to hear how the song adapts to different instrumentation. Plus that little keyboard that Rigas is playing is just soooo adorable! You know you want one.

You can grab the original here. Look out for Parken's debut full-length, Länge Leve Parken, which was produced by Rigas and will be released September 5th on Flora and Fauna Records. Might just be amazing...