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Wikipedia article




{{Infobox song

| name = Move Any Mountain

| cover = Move_any_mountain.jpg

| alt =

| type = single

| artist = The Shamen

| album = En-Tact

| released =

| recorded =

| studio =

| venue =

| genre =

| length = 3:28

| label = One Little Indian

| writer =

* Colin Angus

* The Shamen

* Richard West

| producer =

* Paul Carter

* Richard Searle

| prev_title = Hyperreal

| prev_year = 1991

| next_title = LSI (Love Sex Intelligence)

| next_year = 1992

| misc =

}}

"'Move Any Mountain'" is a song by Scottish electronic music group the Shamen, first released under the title "'Progen'". With an official remix by the Beatmasters, the song was re-released in the UK in summer 1991 and was their first top-10 single, reaching number four in the UK Singles Chart. It was the band's only top-40 hit in the US, where the song peaked at number 38 in February 1992 on the 'Billboard' Hot 100.

Release



In response to demand for remixes from fans,Progeny sleeve notes. the band released the entire sample list and a number of remixes on the album 'Progeny', which at the time meant the single and album release of the track made it the only record to chart on both UK Singles and Album Charts at the same time.[http://www.shamendiscog.com/#tplp32 The Shamen discography]

The track was used for the entrance of Team Scotland during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Commonwealth Games at Celtic Park in Glasgow. The lyrics of the first verse also appeared as Super Hans' wedding vows in the second episode of the ninth series of 'Peep Show'.

The cover includes the kanji ('yama', meaning mountain).

Critical reception



AllMusic editor John Bush viewed the song as an "infectious techno-pop anthem". Upon the release of "Progen", Bill Coleman from 'Billboard' described it as "an aggressive track that makes no bones about blurring the lines between industrial and house music." Another editor, Larry Flick wrote that the track "may be best remembered as the most remixed record in history", adding that "at last count, there are 35 versions of this song circulating throughout Europe, seven of which are on this U.S. pressing. Beneath abundant studio tricks, which alter song's stance from techno to house and then hi-NRG, lies a simplistic and memorable modern-pop tune." Andy Kastanas from 'The Charlotte Observer' deemed it "a bright uptempo dance trip that will have your hiney shakin' before you can say "rave"."Kastanas, Andy (26 February 1992). "Sounds of Progress". p. 16. 'The Charlotte Observer'. David Giles from 'Music Week' stated that The Shamen "are at their pulsating, electrobeat best; a couple of rapping inserts from DJ Mr C rather detracts from the hypnotic overall feel, but it should enhance the record's credibility yet further in clubland." William Shaw from 'Smash Hits' described it as a "humping great tower block of a hugely infectious dance chorus."

Music video



The promotional video for "Move Any Mountain" was filmed on the slopes of Mount Teide, Tenerife. Shortly afterwards, Will Sinnott drowned off the coast of the neighbouring island La Gomera.

UK releases



'Progen' (CD single 1990)'

# "Progen ('Land of Oz' Mix)" 5:42

# "Lightspan" 5:41

# "Pregen" 5:48

'Progen Remixes' (12-inch single 1990)'

# "Progen (C-mix F+)" 7:01

# "Progen (7b)" 3:50

# "Lightspan (Soundwave)" 7:43

'Progen' (Cassette single 1990)'

# "Progen (C-mix F-)"

# "Progen ('Land of Oz')"

# "Lightspan"

# "Progen (7a)"

'Move Any Mountain Progen 91' (CD single 1991)'

# "Move Any Mountain (Beat Edit)" (remixed by the Beatmasters) 3:30

# "Move Any Mountain (Landslide Edit)" (remixed by the Kid & John) 3:48

# "Move Any Mountain (F2 Mello) 6:12

# "Move Any Mountain (Mountains in the Sky)" (remixed by Caspar Pound) 6:03

'Move Any Mountain Progen 91' (12-inch single 1991)'

# "Move Any Mountain (Landslide)" (remixed by the Kid & John) 4:51

# "Move Any Mountain (Devil)" (remixed by 'Evil' Eddie Richards) 4:40

# "Move Any Mountain (Rude)" (remixed by the Goat) 5:03

# "Move Any Mountain (I.R.P. in the Land of Oz)" (remixed by Paul Oakenfold) 5:02

'Progeny' (3x12"/cassette 1991)'

# "Move Any Mountain (Bang to the Beat of the Drum)" (remixed by Bryan 'Chuck' New & 'Evil' Eddie Richards) 5:45

# "Move Any Mountain (Beltram Dub)" (remixed by Joey Beltram) 5:30

# "Move Any Mountain (Rising High Dub)" (remixed by Caspar Pound) 7:25

# "Move Any Mountain (Alta Vista)" (remixed by F Troop) 6:16

# "Move Any Mountain (The Prelude to Paradise)" (remixed by Frankie Bones) 5:12

# "Move Any Mountain (666 Edit)" (remixed by 'Evil' Eddie Richards) 4:49

# "Move Any Mountain (Land of Oz)" (remixed by Paul Oakenfold) 5:44

# '"Move Any Mountain (Beatmasters Dub)" (remixed by The Beatmasters) 3:56'

# '"Move Any Mountain (The Bones Break Mastermix)" (remixed by Frankie Bones) 6:11'

# '"Move Any Mountain (Beltram Vox)" (remixed by Joey Beltram) 5:20'

# '"Move Any Mountain (Landslide Vox)" (remixed by the Kid and John) 5:27'

# '"Move Any Mountain (Rude)" (remixed by the Goat) 5:40'

# "Move Any Mountain (C. mix)" (remixed by Colin Angus and Mr. C) 6:47

# "Move Any Mountain (Beat Edit)" (remixed by the Beatmasters) 3:30

# "Move Any Mountain (Rude Edit)" (remixed by the Goat) 3:44

# "Move Any Mountain (Landslide Edit)" (remixed by the Kid and John) 3:48

# "Move Any Mountain (F Troop Edit)" (remixed by F Troop) 3:27

# "Move Any Mountain (Oz Edit)" (remixed by Paul Oakenfold) 3:39

# "Move Any Mountain (Bang Edit)" (remixed by Bryan 'Chuck' New & 'Evil' Eddie Richards) 3:32

# 16 samples & beats 5:39

The CD version of 'Progeny' only contains 15 tracks, it omits tracks 812.

The "Alta Vista" mix is the same as the "F2 Mello" mix. The "Beltram Dub" mix, as published on 'Progeny', is the same as the "Beltram Vox" mix. "Move Any Mountain (Land of Oz)" on 'Progeny' is the same as the original "Progen ('Land of Oz' Mix)" (1990), slightly different from "Move Any Mountain (I.R.P. in the Land of Oz)" on the 1991 12", and from "Progen 91 (I.R.P. in the Land of Oz)" on 'En-Tact'.

Versions



Legend: 'p' = "Progen", 'm' = "Move Any Mountain Progen 91", 'e' = 'En-tact' (1990), 'E' = 'En-tact' (1991), 'P' = 'Progeny', 'M' = "Move Any Mountain '96"

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References




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