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
Become a fan at: http://www.facebook.com/mountainmanhc
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
River
Mountain Man Lyrics
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With my bones all a shiver
Give the word to my mother
Tell my sister and my father
That on the shore lay my brother
Pale and smaller than I remember
Soft and foggy with the summer dew
Sand and sliver moon and river blue
And black tie I was in the heat of June
We'll all sing the same tune
Oh, we will not remember you
The song "River" by Mountain Man is a heartbreaking tale of loss and remembrance. The opening lines, "Down to the river, with my bones all a shiver" immediately sets the tone of the song - one of melancholy and despair. The singer of the song is bidding farewell to a loved one who has passed away, and is asking their family to pass on the message that they're leaving this world behind.
As the song progresses, the lyrics paint a vivid picture of the environment surrounding the memorial. The imagery of "Soft and foggy with the summer dew, dark wind and trees" creates a world where the family is saying goodbye to their loved one in an isolated, almost otherworldly setting. There is a sense of finality and peace, as the river symbolizes the transition from life to death.
The final lines of the song, "We'll all sing the same tune, oh, we will not remember you", speak to the universal nature of grief. Even in the midst of loss, life goes on, and everyone eventually fades away. But the memory of the loved one lost will always echo in the hearts of those who knew them, whether or not they're remembered by the world at large.
Line by Line Meaning
Down to the river
Heading towards the river
With my bones all a shiver
Feeling cold and scared
Give the word to my mother
Inform my mother
Tell my sister and my father
Inform my sister and my father
That on the shore lay my brother
My brother is dead on the shore
Pale and smaller than I remember
My brother looks pale and smaller than he used to
Soft and foggy with the summer dew
The environment is peaceful and humid
Dark wind and trees will not remember you
Nature is indifferent to human existence
Sand and sliver moon and river blue
Describing the scenery around the river
And black tie I was in the heat of June
Wearing a black tie in the hot month of June, signifying death and mourning
We'll all sing the same tune
We all go through life and death, facing the same fate
Oh, we will not remember you
Death is inevitable, and people will eventually forget the deceased
Contributed by Alexandra I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
maggie pratt
Just their speaking voices are so pretty. They always captivate me in a way no other group ever has
Akeem Rhymes
the way they harmonize is amazing
Paula Zumbado
Down to the river, with my bones all a'shiver
Give the word to my mother, tell my sister and my father
That on the shore lay my brother, pale and smaller than I remember
Soft and foggy like the summer dew, dark wind and trees will not remember you
Sand & sliver moon & red-eyed loon, and Black Tie, I's in the heat of June
When all'll sing the same tune, "oh, we will not remember you"
Stunt Panda
SUCH great talent. I'm so happy Amelia has formed an equally awesome band: Sylvan Esso. Phenomenal.
Zee Ilic
I am seating and watching the screen ...not mowing . I am paralyzed by the deep and sensitive beauty of the idea and performance. It resonates with my creative and exploring nature and my music that I play in my dreams and on my guitar.
Many blessings to you! I am sending this video to two of my daughters as a message of love and beautiful existence.
Thank you !
The Bargain Bin
this was such a great great band that I really loved a whole lot.
Grace Camaxtli
gorgeous voices. I'm stunned.
paulamfernandam
they are amazing! so glad they sang 2 songs on Feist concert in Rio de Janeiro last week!
anouk fraweel
Dear mountainman, you guys are really amazing, when will you come to perform in Belgium? kind regards, anouk
GeminiHiro
Now I know why Sylvan Esso music is so good