This 2004 album features Mey returning to more personal themes after a series of concept records. The title track is a recounting of the first successful ascent of the Nanga Parbat mountain in the Himalayas.
- "Nanga Parbat" reached number 32 on the German album charts. The album was recorded at the PeerMusic Studio in Hamburg. It was released on May 3, 2004, by EMI.
- The album features guest appearances bycellist, Jochen Sachse, and accordionist, Carsten Meyer. Mey's detailed storytelling is present throughout the album, particularly on tracks like "Mörike" and "Drachenblut".
- "Nanga Parbat" was reissued in 2008 with bonus tracks. The album's lyrical content explores themes of adventure, reflection, and human relationships.
Reinhard Mey is a German singer-songwriter known for his narrative chansons and intricate guitar work. At the time of "Nanga Parbat"'s release, Mey was well-established in the German folk scene, continuing a decades-long career.
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