1) Formed in 20… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists called Mountain Man:
1) Formed in 2009, hardcore punk band from Worcester, MA, US, Featuring members of I Rise and Last Lights.
2) Also formed in 2009, an American folk trio from Bennington, VT, US.
1) Mountain Man is an American hardcore band from Massachusetts featuring members of I Rise and Last Lights..
Beginning in 2009, Mountain Man produced a self-released demo and subsequently signed a deal with indie label, Mightier Than Sword. The 10” EP “One.” was released in March 2010. The record showcased the band’s influences from genre pioneers like Neurosis to modern metallic heros like Converge.
Think Fast! co-owner Larry Scott comments on the signing, saying “To be able to have a hand in helping Mountain Man develop, grow, and get their music out to kids worldwide is why we started this label. The fact that they are hardworking and motivated, on top of being one of the best newer bands we’ve heard, sealed the deal for us.”
Drummer Patrick Murphy adds, “since the formation of Mountain Man, Think Fast! have been big supporters and people we could reach out to if we ever needed help in anyway. When they asked us if we wanted to release a record with them the answer was an obvious one. It truly feels like Ryan and Larry both want our band to succeed as much as we do, and they have faith in us to let us make the record we want to make.”
Since the release of “One.”, Mountain Man toured with Soul Control (Bridge 9), followed by a five-week US headline run to support their record.
Murphy notes, “We are excited to finish writing, record the new album, and see what the future holds for Mountain Man. We couldn’t ask for a better situation to be in.”
The album "The Flower Moon" was released in 2019.
Streaming tracks: http://www.myspace.com/mountainmanhc
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2) Mountain Man is an American folk trio from Bennington, Vermont, comprising Amelia Meath, Molly Sarle, and Alex Sauser-Monnig. They often sing a cappella.
There's a fragile balance between the three very different styles and personalities in the three women. They are all songwriters, and having all three approaches with the same treatment on the same album is really satisfying. There is Alex's guitar based songs, with deep, slow moving roots. Amelia, writing for voices alone, creates rising complicated lattice structures. Molly also writes for guitar, but with space for more weight, drama, and tension.
They started singing together in the spring of 2009. They released a limited self-titled album, Mountain Man, followed by Made The Harbor (2010), Magic Ship (2018)
Songs available here: http://www.mountainman.bandcamp.com
Facebook fan page: http://www.facebook.com/mountainmansquint
Babylon
Mountain Man Lyrics
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the floods
of babylon
we sat down and wept
and wept
for thee zion
we remember
we remember
thee zion
The lyrics to Mountain Man's song "Babylon" are deeply emotional and profound. The first line, "by the floods, the floods of Babylon," seems to evoke images of destruction and devastation. This could be interpreted as a reference to the biblical story of the Babylonian captivity, when the people of Judah were exiled from their homeland by the Babylonian Empire.
The next two lines, "we sat down and wept, and wept for thee Zion," further emphasize the profound sadness of the situation. Zion is a reference to Jerusalem, which was the center of Jewish religious and cultural life at the time. The line "we remember, we remember, we remember thee Zion" serves as a reminder of the people's connection to their homeland, despite being forced to leave it.
Line by Line Meaning
by the floods
Under the overwhelming deluge
the floods
Torrential downpours of destruction
of babylon
Emanating from the dominant oppressor
we sat down and wept
We grieved and mourned
and wept
Our tears flowed unceasingly
for thee zion
Over the loss of our homeland and culture
we remember
We hold in our consciousness
we remember
We retain in our memory
we remember
We recall with nostalgia
thee zion
Our beloved and sacred land
Contributed by Charlotte S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Laura Gessert
So nice to hear real voices that can really sing -
HolyHammer87
Love it. This has always been one of my favorite rounds, and you do it very well. The east coast approves.
Michael Trustnohara
My favorite song off the album. Beautiful
Gabrielle Luna
this is just incredible
Marthann Howes
WOW...wonderful!
Hugo SALVADOR SANCHEZ
Pero, ¿por qué habláis de cosas tan extrañas?. Es una canción que entra dentro de la tradición europea medieval. Y, por cierto, con muy bellas voces.
Steph anie
this song should've been in Moonrise Kingdom.
IamDarkStar2012
Beautiful.
Garrett Peterson
My son is 3 now, I play him this and sing to him at bedtime. Zion is a name for utopia, the promised land, or heaven on earth. Babylon being those in control of our world and the system that makes it hard for us to achieve Zion state as a whole, for all of humanity. Thats what I ment in my prior comment below,. Not a biblical point of view as much as just an era of peace love and equality for all. Which isnt exactly what this psalm is talking about, but I do love the harmonies and my son Zion loves to hear his name sung in such harmony and see the beautiful women. Beautiful in a soul sense, not just physically. It is beautiful to watch and hear this
Ziona Riley
Is it just me or does this melody and the way it interacts with itself remind anyone of the melody and chords of Dido's Lament?