Mountain Caller Release New Single – March of the Göll
London based progressive rock trio Mountain Caller continue their musical voyage in the form of their second LP ‘Chronicle II: Hypergenesis’ which is set for release on January 26th, 2024, via Church Road Records.
With their much-anticipated album ‘Chronicle II: Hypergenesis’ set to release on January 26th via Church Road Records, Mountain Caller is poised to redefine the boundaries of musical exploration. The third single from the album is ‘March of the Göll’.
The band’s bassist El Reeve had this to say about the track:
The music illustrates The Protagonist’s encounter with a being known as a Göll – a mysterious failsafe guarding the power she seeks following her studies in Dead Language. This darker, heavier track sees them engage in battle.
She hears it before she sees it: a slow, unrelenting lumbering through the trees around her, represented through the opening riff. The changes in dynamics and timbre, clean melodies between the main riff, see them circling each other and battle – time seeming to shift, halt and rush around them. The Göll is made of black, swirling smoke, and human faces contorted in agony form and dissipate across its surface.
The Protagonist reaches out into its mind as the more angular riff comes in, hoping to gain the advantage, but her own mind is flooded with the Göll’s feelings – fear, guilt, loneliness, a heavy and suffocating sadness. They both stop dead, staring at each other through their new understanding. The Göll is all of her dark burdens made manifest. She reaches out to touch it in comfort and its black smoke form unravels into wisps on the wind until it’s gone.
We wanted to create a new enemy for The Protagonist, but we’re determined to ensure it was an enemy that wasn’t simply “evil”. We were also interested in the idea of emotions manifesting as a creature, and in the idea of being able to physically do battle with them. Once we realised the concept of the Göll, we knew we wanted The Protagonist to be kind to it and to herself – the result needed to be dialogue and empathy.
Drawing inspiration from the majestic heights of nature and the boundless expanses of the cosmos, Mountain Caller create aural landscapes that resonate with the soul. Their music transcends conventional genres, weaving a tapestry of intricate melodies, textured rhythms, and emotive soundscapes. The members of Mountain Caller – Claire Simson (guitar), El Reeve (bass), and Max Maxwell (drums) – possess a rare synergy that allows them to communicate through their instruments, conveying stories and emotions with every note.
‘Chronicle II: Hypergenesis’ stands as a testament to Mountain Caller’s evolution as musicians and storytellers. This album is a kaleidoscope of sonic colors, ranging from ethereal and atmospheric passages that evoke the feeling of drifting among the stars to thunderous crescendos that resonate like the earth’s rumbling core. With a meticulous attention to detail and an unwavering commitment to artistic integrity, Mountain Caller takes listeners on a sonic pilgrimage that mirrors the grandeur of the natural world.
Fans of Russian Circles and Elder will find kindred spirits in Mountain Caller’s music. Just as these celebrated bands have pushed the boundaries of their genres, Mountain Caller is at the forefront of forging a new path in the world of progressive rock. The trio’s ability to seamlessly blend intricate melodies with powerful dynamics invites listeners to experience the music on a visceral level, transcending language and communicating through the universal language of sound.
As the world eagerly anticipates the release of ‘Chronicle II: Hypergenesis’ on January 26th, Mountain Caller stands ready to take their place among the luminaries of modern instrumental music. Join them on this sonic odyssey and discover the beauty of musical landscapes that know no bounds.
Track listing:
1. Daybreak
2. The Archivist
3. Dead Language
4. Into The Hazel Woods
5. March Of The Göll
6. Hypergenesis
