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Moving Mountains (Sometimes abbreviated as MovMou) is an American indie rock and post-rock band from Purchase, New York. Combining emotional vocals with elements of post-rock, the band has often been compared to such acts as The Appleseed Cast and Thrice.
Moving Mountains was formed in Westchester, New York in 2005 by Gregory Dunn (guitar/vocals) Nicholas Pizzolato (drums) and Michelle Cagianese (Vocals/Cello). A self-titled demo was leaked to the public in early 2006 and their debut album Pneuma was released independently in early 2007. Later that year, Frank Graniero (guitar/vocals) and Mitchell Lee (bass) completed the band’s line-up. In 2008, Pneuma was reissued by Deep Elm Records. After much delay, a new EP entitled Foreword was released on December 11, 2008. In 2009, the band's website stated that they were working on a new album. In early 2011, Moving Mountains announced that three people in each of the cities they visit on their tour of North America will participate in listening sessions for their new album.
Music
An excerpt from their Myspace.com profile explains how they approach their musical endeavors: "For some bands, there is a core vision and purpose that shines through from beginning to the end. For others, there is an evolution of an idea, a constant metamorphosis whose end and scope is unknown. For Moving Mountains, the evolution not only encapsulates their music, but a larger overarching concept of what defines ‘Moving Mountains’. That isn’t to say that the Purchase, NY quartet have an artier than thou complex, but it does touch on an evolving aesthetic undercurrent and a belief that a band can create an experiential vision that goes beyond music."
Their musical style is reminiscent of The Appleseed Cast. [1]
Their influences include Hammock and The Album Leaf. [2]
Moving Mountains tracks “Aphelion,” “Fourth,” and “8105” have been used on MTV’s College Life, 16 and Pregnant, and Teen Mom.
“Aphelion” has been used for a trailer for AMC’s television drama series Mad Men.
Touring
Moving Mountains has toured extensively since releasing Pneuma, including runs with such bands as Thursday, The Fall of Troy, Straylight Run, Brian Bonz, Say Anything, Moneen, Eisley, Pompeii, All The Day Holiday, The Dear Hunter, Prawn, and Polar Bear Club.
Moving Mountains performed at Bamboozle, on May 2nd 2010.
On November 3rd, 2010 they were announced as support for Scottish band Biffy Clyro on a tour of North America.[3]
Moving Mountains were announced to play every date of the 2011 Vans Warped tour from June 24, 2011 in Dallas TX, through to Aug 14, 2011 in Hillsboro OR
Band members
- Gregory Dunn: vocals, guitar
- Frank Graniero: vocals and guitar
- Mitchell Lee: bass
- Nicholas Pizzolato: drums
Former Members
Discography
Albums
- Pneuma (2007, self-released; reissue 2008, Deep Elm Records; vinyl, Count Your Lucky Stars Records)
- Waves (2011, Triple Crown Records)
EPs
- Moving Mountains (2006, self-released)
- Foreword (2008, self-released)
References
- ^ Interview with Joseph Sannicandro. The Silent Ballet, March 6, 2007
- ^ Interview with Matt Pagirsky. The Daily Chorus, July 28, 2007
- ^ http://www.biffyclyro.com/news,north-american-tour-announced-for-2011_375.htm