Mountain Sound

Of Monsters and Men

About Mountain Sound

"Mountain Sound" is a single by the Icelandic indie folk/indie pop band Of Monsters and Men. The song was released as the second single from the international version of their debut studio album, My Head Is an Animal. It was written by Arnar Rósenkranz Hilmarsson, Nanna Bryndís Hilmarsdóttir and Ragnar Þórhallsson; and produced by Jacquire King.


Year:
2012
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I heard them calling in the distance
So I packed my things and ran
Far away from all the trouble
I had caused with my two hands
Alone we traveled on with nothing but a shadow
We fled far away

Hold your horses now (We sleep until the sun goes down)
Through the woods we ran (Deep into the mountain sound)
Hold your horses now (We sleep until the sun goes down)
Through the woods we ran

Some hid scars and some hid scratches
It made me wonder about their past
And as I looked around, I began to notice
That we were nothing like the rest

Hold your horses now (We sleep until the sun goes down)
Through the woods we ran (Deep into the mountain sound)
Hold your horses now (We sleep until the sun goes down)
Through the woods we ran

Whoa,
We sleep until the sun goes down
Whoa,
We sleep until the sun goes down

Whoa,
We sleep until the sun goes down

Hold your horses now (We sleep until the sun goes down)
Through the woods we ran (Deep into the mountain sound)
Hold your horses now (We sleep until the sun goes down)
Through the woods we ran

Hold your horses now (We sleep until the sun goes down)
Through the woods we ran (Deep into the mountain sound)
Hold your horses now (We sleep until the sun goes down)
Through the woods we ran

La la la, whoa, la la la
We sleep until the sun goes down
La la la, whoa whoa, la la la
We sleep until the sun goes

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Of Monsters and Men

Of Monsters and Men is a five-piece indie folk/indie pop band from Iceland, formed in 2010. The members are co-singer/guitarist Nanna Bryndís Hilmarsdóttir, co-singer/guitarist Ragnar "Raggi" Þórhallsson, guitarist Brynjar Leifsson, drummer Arnar Rósenkranz Hilmarsson,and bassist Kristján Páll Kristjánsson. The band won the Músíktilraunir in 2010, an annual battle of the bands competition in Iceland. In 2011, Of Monsters and Men released an EP entitled Into the Woods. The band's debut album My Head Is an Animal (2011), peaked at No. 6 on the US Billboard 200 album chart and also reached European charts. Its lead single "Little Talks" was an international success, reaching the Top 20 in over five countries and No. 1 on US Alternative Songs. more »

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Written by: ARNAR ROSENKRANZ HILMARSSON, NANNA BRYNDIS HILMARSDOTTIR, RAGNAR THORHALLSSON

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11 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Mountain Sound" is a song by the Icelandic indie folk/pop band "Of Monsters and Men". It's part of their debut studio album, "My Head is an Animal."
Release Date
The song was released as the second single from the band's debut album on 2 September 2012.
Chart Performance
"Mountain Sound" ranked at number 20 on the Iceland charts and number 10 on the US Alternative Songs (Billboard).
Band's Inspiration
The band was inspired by their homeland, Iceland. They allude to local culture and landscape in the lyrics.
Songwriting Process
"Of Monsters and Men" has a unique songwriting process where the lead singers, Nanna Bryndís Hilmarsdóttir and Ragnar Þórhallsson, write the songs together.
Unique Song Structure
The song has an unconventional structure involving multiple choruses and no verses, making it unique compared to conventional pop songs.
Live performances
"Mountain Sound" is a crowd favorite in live performances, offering a chance for the audience to sing along.
Social Impact
The message behind the song about freedom, nature, and love has had a significant impact on many of their fans, inspiring them in various ways.
Usage in Other Media
The song has been featured in various TV shows, commercials and movie trailers due to its catchy upbeat tune and inspiring lyrics, greatly improving its popularity.
Music Video
The music video for "Mountain Sound" was filmed in the band's hometown of Reykjavik during one of Iceland's biggest annual festivals, Gay Pride, and features a large outdoor concert.
Echo Awards Nomination
In 2014, "Mountain Sound" was nominated for the Echo award for Best International Rock/Pop Group.

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