Eluveitie - The Call of the Mountains Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who are the writers of 'The Call of the Mountains' by Eluveitie?

   'The Call of the Mountains' was written by Anna Maria Murphy, Christian Glanzmann, and Ivo Daniel Henzi.

2. Which album features the song 'The Call of the Mountains'?

   'The Call of the Mountains' is featured on Eluveitie's album 'Origins'.

3. What milestones did the album 'Origins' achieve?

   Upon its release, 'Origins' received generally positive reviews, topped the Swiss charts, reached number one on Billboard's Heatseekers Albums chart, and broke into the German top ten, peaking at number six.

4. What inspired the album cover of 'Origins'?

   The album cover of 'Origins' was inspired by the hammer/club-shaped 'halo' of Sucellos, as seen on a statue found in a Gallo-Roman shrine in today's France. It was created under the scientific supervision of experts from the University of Zürich.

5. How has 'Origins' been received by music critics?

   'Origins' has generally received positive reviews. Björn Springorum of Metal Hammer called it 'their strongest album to date,' and Glenn Butler of Powerplay described it as 'a magnificent creation from the concept through to the delivery.'

6. What are some of the themes explored in 'The Call of the Mountains'?

   While the specific meaning isn't discussed here, 'The Call of the Mountains' includes themes of nature, yearning, and the powerful pull of home, as suggested by the recurring lines about the call of the mountains and the Alps.