Hippotraktor - Manifest the Mountain (Official Video)
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- Опубліковано 17 сер 2021
- "Manifest the Mountain", taken from HIPPOTRAKTOR's upcoming album "Meridian". Out October 15 via Pelagic Records. Buy / Stream / Download here: listen.pelagic-records.com/hi...
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The power of music to conjure up images in the mind is as fascinating as it is undeniable -arguably, it is the very aspect of music that keeps us intrigued. From the undulating ca- dences of Debussy’s “La Mer - 2. Jeux de Vagues” through the overwhelming wall-of- sound production on Ike & Tina Turner’s “River Deep - Mountain High”, to the galloping bass line of Iron Maiden’s “The Trooper”. These imaginative qualities allow us to talk about music beyond mere terms of theory such as tone and form. Music, above all, makes us feel and experience things that are normally outside the scope of our ordinary lives.
With their debut album Meridian, Belgian progressive- / post-metal outfit HIPPOTRAKTOR explore these characteristics to the fullest, creating an expression of the Sublime - a greatness beyond all possibility of calculation, measurement, or imitation - that reaches beyond the mere conjuring of images into the realm of high art and philosophy.
Ever since the release of their acclaimed debut EP P’eau (2018) these Mechelen-based musicians have been honing their craft in songwriting and production, building a new home studio to record future material while also expanding from a three-piece to a five-piece ensemble. By adding singer/percussionist Stefan De Graef (Psychonaut) and guitarist/singer Sander Rom (L’Itch) to their ranks, HIPPOTRAKTOR have become a more versatile outfit able to employ a broader palette of sounds, taking the band’s earlier instrumental prog metal sound to new heights.
Taking notes from the best moments in contemporary progressive and post metal, HIPPOTRAKTOR capture the awe-inspiring power of nature-from the delicacy of the first falling leaf to the massive cosmic energy of the sun. By combining the big, catchy riffs and the rhythmical prowess of Gojira with the relentless but equally groove-loaded complexity of Meshuggah, Meridian delivers an overwhelming experience of sound, presenting the listener with sentiments that are recognisable, but with an intensity that seems larger-than-life. “Meridian finds its origin in everyday moods, taken out of context and morphed into a stylised version that re- flects the dreamer in me,” explains main songwriter and guitarist Chiaran Verheyden. “It tells the story of someone who’s lost in a world too massive to comprehend, and seeks answers in places where none can be found. Meridian was written as an attempt to distillate what I felt but couldn’t put into words.”
As the main vocalist in the group, finding these words was the job of Stefan De Graef, who carried over his fascination for philosophy and religion from his other band Psychonaut. “Meridian tells the story of a solitary wanderer on the Earth in the absence of other beings,” explains Stefan. “Without anyone to share knowledge and history with, the protagonist is forced to create his own truths and stories about the nature of life, consciousness and the universe. The protagonist begins to personify and deify his surroundings, assigning sentience to the trees, the mountains, the wind, the waters etc. for they are his only companions in this desolate world.”
Essentially, Meridian is an exploration of the evolutionary theory of naturism, which was put forth by German scholar Max Müller in the 19th century, and which argues that religion finds its origin in the deification of the forces of nature by early human beings. By juxtaposing this sociological theory with seven tracks that unfailingly conjure images of the earth, sea and sky, HIPPOTRAKTOR have created an analogy that enlarges the imaginative quality of their music to (literally) epic proportions. Combining the best of prog, groove and post-metal, Meridian comprises an incredible ride for fans of soaring hooks, technical riffing and earth-shattering breakdowns.
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I came here because of the label and the band's name, i didn't expect music that great.
That's the reason I've been checking everything thing they put out last few year's because at least 7/8 out of 10 I end up really liking
Same
that's why I got the pelagic subscribers flatrate for 1 1/2 years. ;)
Anythiiiiiing the guys from Psychonaut are involved in is going to be massive and of insane quality! Im not aware of what the other band members are involved in but they're killer aswell.
These guys should be more well known.
belgium has a very interesting heavy music scene!
everyone in this band has a different hair archetype. Also the song is great.
😂
@@pelagicrecords Neural Dsp Hair soon!!!
Those are some hairy riffs too
Everyone also has a different facial hair archetype. And I also agree that the song is great.
Stefan's voice surely puts a distinct signature on everything it is part of
This whole album is incredibly good. I hope these guys make a lot of music.
I detect a The Ocean Collective influence. This is great!
Wow! Reminds me of Cave In.
Did Gojira and Mastodon had a baby? WOW!
Discovered this band a few days ago and I can't believe what I am hearing.
I listened to the entire album like hundred times and can't get enought of it.
Great work guys!
This is a great album, but if you want to hear Gojira and Mastodon’s baby, listen to Dvne - Etemen Ænka album 😉
I hope you’ll enjoy it
@@adamkabay5586 I listen to Dvne as well. Amazing band! :)
Seriously, guys. I didn't expect anyone to top Bossk's "Menhir", but they just did. One of the strongest songs I've heard this year. Keep them coming!
Da wird ja das Nilpferd auf der Landmaschine verrückt!
schönes Teil👍
Insane!!!!
Got some Psychonaut vibes and would you know they share some members! Looking forward to the record, this sounds great!
Wow! Incredible composition and performance. I'm in!
♥️
Very cool
Hell yeah, I love this ! Such a cool, effective take on post-metal. It's fresh, it's organic, it's super heavy, original enough but not at all weird. Keep it up guys, very curious to hear more !
Monolithic! Tight roster on Pelagic Records this year.
♥️
Ooooh love the Tesseract vibe !
Lyrics:
Stare and admire
Decipher you
Behold primitive icons
Rise of elder ancients. Builders of time
Where are the gentle giants?
Where have you gone?
Stare into ancestral eyes
How, why?
Did you manifest the mountain?
There must have been a way
I appear too small
How, why?
Did you manifest the mountain?
Constructed the pillars?
Why did you leave us alone?
Your wise men know not a thing
Overcome the slumbering eye
Invite insomnia again
Rise of the original mason
Avert my eyes to penetrate the walls
Ça envoie du pâté !!! 😁
Definitely one of my Favourite albums this year, epic work!
I love Psychonaut, and naturally I love this. Please come to the UK soon.
Holy fuck, had this in my Spotify Release Radar today. Awesome stuff! Looking forward to the full length :)
This is so huge, I'm so excited it's finally out! I have no words guys, I just love the rythms, the vocals, the riffs, the heaviness of the bass, everything!!! Looking forward to seeing you live!
Wall of sound,I love it!!!!!
HOLY SH!IT its GREAT!!! really!!!
Yo boys this rules!
What did I just witnessed , omg 😱!! Wow guys you made a big entry in to my playlist 🤘🤘👍👍
great music and really well shot video!
And back again. what a song and album🤘
Stefan, always adds brutality and musicality to every song he does... Truly gifted musician and a really cool guy :)
Woooh...what a blast! Looking forward to this record...🤘
Damn
this sounds really amazing, i'm excited for this band!
This song is amazing! I'm glad I clicked this in my recommendation. Looking forward to hearing more tracks from you guys.
Yesterday saw this band perform 🫨😲it was amazing, awesome!!! Best band I saw in a long time 🖤🖤🖤this band🤟🏾🤟🏾🤟🏾
Well that ruled
. Heerlijk🤘
That breakdown damn near had me in tears is was so solid! Added to my “learn to drum this” playlist!
Amazing!!!!
This is brutal :o
a promising new band and one of the best albums this year
Wow, amazing!!!!!!!!!
Much love from India!
fire!
This is super fresh and slaps so hard
Figured I'd give this a go because Pelagic told me to. Very glad I did this track is flipping great!
I love it! Great work guys. Keep doing this!
Loved this! ❤ Can't wait to listen to the whole album 😍
Just great! Wow!
This sounds and looks asesome.
Great music, great filming. Both very entertaining! *****
Insane ❤
Holy shit!!!!
Heard people comparing their sound to gojira….but this ten times better than anything on gojira’s latest album…….. love it.
😁
Gonna be checking out more from these guys 🔥🔥🤘
Incroyable, bravo les gars!
This is HUGE! Wow! Great track guys!!!!
Great track and video 🖤🖤🖤
You remembered me Stake... oooh it's a regional thing ! Great, I'm not far, I hope to see you both together :)
Perfection 🙌
What a groove, and powerfull sound !!!
The f# smash at the end has crushed my speakers in my truck
This is absolutely insane.
Lang leve de fant Fist!
Boys, I’m so HOT for your album!!! Can’t wait to hear more!!! Playing manifest the mountain like 200 times now !! ❤️🔥👍🏼
Strak! Jullie waren fantastisch op Alcatraz!
Awesome!
Keren ngab
AWESOME
Excelente...
wow this song is amazing!!! 10/10
Goe bezig !
Heard this on Spotify and the band name intrigued me. That breakdown damn! 🤘🏽
Magnífico es buenísimo felicidades ojalá crezcan más y tengan más gente.
Magnificent is great congratulations I hope they grow more and have more people.
I knew I was going to love this.. but every expectation I had was just shattered. What an incredible piece!
Momud it's great
F##kin awesome
What a fucking KICKASS SONG
This is so good 🤤
Wow. My friends at Earsplit sent me the promo on this a few days ago and it's amazing. One of the best things I've heard this year. Groove and power and a slightly different approach. I can hear so many cool influences, but they make it their own. Wow.
I'm back, just to say "good god, man."
Er komen nog bands bij op de vrijdag van soul crushers. Laat het jullie zijn 🤘
this band is a literal description of an earthquake....they're heavy AF, jeeeeez
🤯🖤😍
Holy shit this is badass
HAIL YEAH!!!! LOL YEW BOYS RAWK!
dave grohl back on drums
Are they Member of the Genre New Epicness? ✊
i found this song because of my brother it is really amazing
noice
Fucking hell this bangs!
Fuck im addicted
Riffage on fire, poor bassist only got like two pans in the whole vid though
😂
They were previously known as Zebratruck
Zaebatlz
fuck this is awesome
You guys are fucking animals! Awesome music!
Reminds me of Gojira
Gojira???