Mountain Caller: three musical voices, but a whole world to get lost in
PRESS/TOM LE BON
The best instrumental acts are adept at using their music to tease out emotions and conjure different atmospheres. London three-piece Mountain Caller go further, with a whole accompanying narrative best described as an epic feminist sci-fi allegory. The recently released Chronicle II: Hypergenesis picks up where debut album Chronicle I: The Truthseeker left off, with an unnamed protagonist seeking the meaning behind her extraordinary powers.
Cue sky libraries, mysterious tomes, a council of owls and a large dose of self-actualisation.
“It taps into the experience of anyone who’s marginalised or misunderstood or different. The story is about discovering your unique power… finding beauty in something the world has condemned you for,” explains drummer Max Maxwell.
The story plays out through songtitles, musical movements and a certain amount of contextualization, but the band are happy for people to reach their own conclusions.