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Mountains (Biffy Clyro song)
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"Mountains" is a single by Scottish
band Biffy Clyro
, released on 18 August 2008. Originally released as a 'non-album' single, "Mountains" is the band's highest charting single to date on the UK singles chart
, peaking at #5. The song was later included on the band's fifth studio album, Only Revolutions
.
"Mountains" was originally entitled "Teeth or Mountains", and was first played live at the Electric Festival in Getafe, Spain
, on 30 May 2008.
The song is the 40th biggest selling rock song of the 21st century in the United Kingdom with sales of 200,000.
Taking a short break from touring with Say Anything
in March 2008, the band recorded the song in Los Angeles
, with producer Garth Richardson
- producer of the band's previous album, Puzzle
.
After appearing in many of the band's summer setlists, the song made its radio debut on Zane Lowe
's BBC Radio 1
show on Friday 19 June 2008 and was introduced as "The Hottest Record in the World Today".
To coincide with the single's physical release, the band embarked on a promotional tour across the UK performing acoustic sets in record stores and signing copies of the single.
Australia is starting to play the song on commercial radio, and the song was used for the credits for XXXX Gold Beach Cricket.
Mountains was included on Colin McRae: DiRT 2
in a video tribute to the late Scottish rally driver Colin McRae
in 2007 that didn't make the cut. Lyrics from the track, "Help Me Be Captain", can be heard in the song.
"Little Soldiers" appeared in the band's acoustic sets promoting the single.
Songs and lyrics by Simon Neil
, music by Biffy Clyro
. All songs published by Good Soldier Songs.
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
band Biffy Clyro
Biffy Clyro
Biffy Clyro are a Scottish rock band from Kilmarnock, comprising Simon Neil , James Johnston and Ben Johnston...
, released on 18 August 2008. Originally released as a 'non-album' single, "Mountains" is the band's highest charting single to date on the UK singles chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
, peaking at #5. The song was later included on the band's fifth studio album, Only Revolutions
Only Revolutions (Biffy Clyro album)
Only Revolutions is the fifth studio album by Scottish alternative rock band Biffy Clyro, released 9 November 2009 on 14th Floor Records. As with its predecessor, Puzzle, the album was produced by Garth Richardson. Upon release, Only Revolutions was a critical and commercial success...
.
"Mountains" was originally entitled "Teeth or Mountains", and was first played live at the Electric Festival in Getafe, Spain
Spain
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, on 30 May 2008.
The song is the 40th biggest selling rock song of the 21st century in the United Kingdom with sales of 200,000.
Release and reception
Say Anything (band)
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in March 2008, the band recorded the song in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
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, with producer Garth Richardson
Garth Richardson
Garth "GGGarth" Richardson is a Canadian music producer and engineer. He is the son of renowned Canadian music producer Jack Richardson . Jack was a pioneer of the music recording industry in the 60's and 70's...
- producer of the band's previous album, Puzzle
Puzzle (Biffy Clyro album)
Puzzle is the fourth studio album by Scottish rock band Biffy Clyro, released 4 June 2007 - the album was later released in America in August...
.
After appearing in many of the band's summer setlists, the song made its radio debut on Zane Lowe
Zane Lowe
Zane Lowe also known as 'Zipper', is a radio DJ and television presenter. He was born in New Zealand and grew up in Auckland, where he was a presenter on the local music station Max TV, before moving to England...
's BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1
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show on Friday 19 June 2008 and was introduced as "The Hottest Record in the World Today".
To coincide with the single's physical release, the band embarked on a promotional tour across the UK performing acoustic sets in record stores and signing copies of the single.
Australia is starting to play the song on commercial radio, and the song was used for the credits for XXXX Gold Beach Cricket.
Mountains was included on Colin McRae: DiRT 2
Colin McRae: Dirt 2
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in a video tribute to the late Scottish rally driver Colin McRae
Colin McRae
Colin Steele McRae, MBE was a Scottish rally driver born in Lanark.The son of five-time British Rally Champion Jimmy McRae and brother of rally driver Alister McRae, Colin McRae was the 1991 and 1992 British Rally Champion and, in 1995, became the first British person and the youngest to win the...
B-Sides
"Paperfriend" was a track recorded for PuzzlePuzzle (Biffy Clyro album)
Puzzle is the fourth studio album by Scottish rock band Biffy Clyro, released 4 June 2007 - the album was later released in America in August...
in 2007 that didn't make the cut. Lyrics from the track, "Help Me Be Captain", can be heard in the song.
"Little Soldiers" appeared in the band's acoustic sets promoting the single.
Track listing
- CD 14FLR32CD
- "Mountains" – 3:23
- "Little Soldiers" – 2:46
- 7" Picture Disc #1 14FLR32V1
- "Mountains" – 3:23
- "Paperfriend" – 4:07
- 7" Picture Disc #2 14FLR32V2
- "Mountains" – 3:23
- "Robbery" – 1:54
- iTunesITunesiTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad....
Exclusive
- iTunes
- "Mountains (Acoustic Version)"
Songs and lyrics by Simon Neil
Simon Neil
Simon Alexander Neil is a Scottish vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter, known for his work in the bands Biffy Clyro and Marmaduke Duke.-Biffy Clyro:...
, music by Biffy Clyro
Biffy Clyro
Biffy Clyro are a Scottish rock band from Kilmarnock, comprising Simon Neil , James Johnston and Ben Johnston...
. All songs published by Good Soldier Songs.
Chart performance
| Chart (2008) | Peak position |
|---|
Personnel
- Simon NeilSimon NeilSimon Alexander Neil is a Scottish vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter, known for his work in the bands Biffy Clyro and Marmaduke Duke.-Biffy Clyro:...
– guitarElectric guitarAn electric guitar is a guitar that uses the principle of direct electromagnetic induction to convert vibrations of its metal strings into electric audio signals. The signal generated by an electric guitar is too weak to drive a loudspeaker, so it is amplified before sending it to a loudspeaker...
, pianoPianoThe piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
, vocals, writer - Ben JohnstonBen JohnstonBenjamin Burwell Johnston, Jr. is a composer of contemporary music in the just intonation system.-Johnston's music:...
– drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
, vocals - James JohnstonJames JohnstonJames Johnston may refer to:*James Johnston , Scottish Secretary of State*James William Johnston , Canadian politician and judge*James Finlay Weir Johnston , chemist...
– bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
, vocals, recording (of "Little Soldiers" & "Robbery") - Garth Richardson – producerRecord producerA record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
- Andy Wallace – mixingAudio mixing (recorded music)In audio recording, audio mixing is the process by which multiple recorded sounds are combined into one or more channels, most commonly two-channel stereo. In the process, the source signals' level, frequency content, dynamics, and panoramic position are manipulated and effects such as reverb may...
- David Schiffman – engineering
- Ben Kaplan – engineering
- Mike Fraser – engineering (of "Paperfriend")
- John O'Mahony – mix engineer
- Howie Weinberg – mastering
- Mark Williams – mixing (of "Little Soldiers" & "Robbery)
- Frank Arkwright – mastering (of "Little Soldiers", "Robbery" & "Paperfriend")
- Alex H. N. Gilbert – artist and repertoire, and additional production
- OXEN – cover art and design