Originating in Oslo, Norway, The Holy Mountain is an alternative pop trio who will take your ear drums out of this world from the get-go! Brace yourselves, as their newest release, “Remains Unsaid,” a little preview from their upcoming EP “They Are Asleep,” is an ethereal mix of Catharina Janner Røed’s soul-stirring vocals, Aleksander Tidemann’s entrancing use of the synthesizer to create electronic beats and hauntingly-beautiful melodies and last but not least Andreas Angell’s unique use of the accordion to create a euphoric yet eccentric musical experience.
“Remains Unsaid” will have you gently swaying side to side with your eyes closed, letting the music take you on alien adventures. Aleksander Tidemann opens the song with his electronic beats that go from slightly low, which made me feel like I was floating on the ocean of an unknown planet, to upbeat, laced with Catharina’s bewitching vocal music, which gave the feeling of being pulled down by the legs into that ocean by a Siren. There is only one way to describe Catharina’s vocals in “Remains Unsaid,” which is hauntingly beautiful.
Full of allure, “Remains Unsaid” expresses the inner turbulence a person feels when their relationship is on the brink of ending, to the serene feeling of freedom after coming to terms with it. This is mirrored by how this song makes you feel, from being uncertain in the middle of an unknown planet to being pulled down by a Siren and swimming freely with her in the vast ocean.
The unique sound of The Holy Mountain shines in this song, from upbeat electronic synthesizers with injections of Andreas’s accordion play to Catharina’s ethereal vocals with hints of melancholy. The contrast between the upbeat music before each verse and the vocals takes the listener on an emotional and freeing journey, reflecting this enchanting song’s core theme.
Want more enchantment? Stay tuned for The Holy Mountains upcoming EP “They Are Asleep,” releasing Friday, April 19th, 2024!
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Photo Credit: Katinka Hustad
Review By: Aria Cohen