Move Any Mountain

"Move Any Mountain" is a song by the Scottish electronic group The Shamen, first released under the title "Pro›gen". With an official remix by The Beatmasters, the song was re-released in the UK in summer 1991 and was their first top-ten single, reaching number 4 in the UK Singles Chart.[2] It was the band's only top-40 hit in the U.S., where the song peaked at number 38 in February 1992 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.[3]

"Move Any Mountain"
Single by The Shamen
from the album En-Tact
Released
  • 15 July 1991 (1991-07-15)
  • 26 September 1991 (1991-09-26) (US)[1]
Recorded1990
Length3:28
Songwriter(s)
  • Colin Angus
  • The Shamen
  • Richard West
Producer(s)
  • Paul Carter
  • Richard Searle
The Shamen singles chronology
"Hyperreal"
(1991)		 "Move Any Mountain"
(1991)		 "LSI (Love Sex Intelligence)"
(1992)
Music video
"Move Any Mountain" on YouTube

Release

In response to demand for remixes from fans,[4] 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.[5]

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 山 (yama, meaning mountain).

Critical reception

In his review of the En-Tact album, AllMusic editor John Bush called the song an "infectious techno-pop anthem".[6] 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."[7] Another editor, Larry Flick wrote that the track "may be best remembered as the most remixed record in history." He added 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."[8] 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."[9] William Shaw from Smash Hits described it as a "humping great tower block of a hugely infectious dance chorus."[10]

Music video

The promotional video 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

Pro›gen (CD single 1990)

  1. "Pro›gen ('Land of Oz' Mix)" – 5:42
  2. "Light›span" – 5:41
  3. "Pre›gen" – 5:48

Pro›gen Remixes (12-inch single 1990)

  1. "Pro›gen (C-mix F+)" – 7:01
  2. "Pro›gen (7b)" – 3:50
  3. "Light›span (Soundwave)" – 7:43

Pro›gen (Cassette single 1990)

  1. "Pro›gen (C-mix F-)"
  2. "Pro›gen ('Land of Oz')"
  3. "Light›span"
  4. "Pro›gen (7a)"

Move Any Mountain – Progen 91 (CD single 1991)

  1. "Move Any Mountain (Beat Edit)" (remixed by the Beatmasters) – 3:30
  2. "Move Any Mountain (Landslide Edit)" (remixed by the Kid & John) – 3:48
  3. "Move Any Mountain (F2 Mello) – 6:12
  4. "Move Any Mountain (Mountains in the Sky)" (remixed by Caspar Pound) – 6:03

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

  1. "Move Any Mountain (Landslide)" (remixed by the Kid & John) – 4:51
  2. "Move Any Mountain (Devil)" (remixed by 'Evil' Eddie Richards) – 4:40
  3. "Move Any Mountain (Rude)" (remixed by the Goat) – 5:03
  4. "Move Any Mountain (I.R.P. in the Land of Oz)" (remixed by Paul Oakenfold) – 5:02

Progeny (3x12"/cassette 1991)

  1. "Move Any Mountain (Bang to the Beat of the Drum)" (remixed by Bryan 'Chuck' New & 'Evil' Eddie Richards) – 5:45
  2. "Move Any Mountain (Beltram Dub)" (remixed by Joey Beltram) – 5:30
  3. "Move Any Mountain (Rising High Dub)" (remixed by Caspar Pound) – 7:25
  4. "Move Any Mountain (Alta Vista)" (remixed by F Troop) – 6:16
  5. "Move Any Mountain (The Prelude to Paradise)" (remixed by Frankie Bones) – 5:12
  6. "Move Any Mountain (666 Edit)" (remixed by 'Evil' Eddie Richards) – 4:49
  7. "Move Any Mountain (Land of Oz)" (remixed by Paul Oakenfold) – 5:44
  8. "Move Any Mountain (Beatmasters Dub)" (remixed by The Beatmasters) – 3:56
  9. "Move Any Mountain (The Bones Break Mastermix)" (remixed by Frankie Bones) – 6:11
  10. "Move Any Mountain (Beltram Vox)" (remixed by Joey Beltram) – 5:20
  11. "Move Any Mountain (Landslide Vox)" (remixed by the Kid and John) – 5:27
  12. "Move Any Mountain (Rude)" (remixed by the Goat) – 5:40
  13. "Move Any Mountain (C. mix)" (remixed by Colin Angus and Mr. C) – 6:47
  14. "Move Any Mountain (Beat Edit)" (remixed by the Beatmasters) – 3:30
  15. "Move Any Mountain (Rude Edit)" (remixed by the Goat) – 3:44
  16. "Move Any Mountain (Landslide Edit)" (remixed by the Kid and John) – 3:48
  17. "Move Any Mountain (F Troop Edit)" (remixed by F Troop) – 3:27
  18. "Move Any Mountain (Oz Edit)" (remixed by Paul Oakenfold) – 3:39
  19. "Move Any Mountain (Bang Edit)" (remixed by Bryan 'Chuck' New & 'Evil' Eddie Richards) – 3:32
  20. 16 samples & beats – 5:39

The CD version of Progeny only contains 15 tracks, it omits tracks 8–12.

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 "Pro›gen ('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
Versions published by One Little Indian Records in the UK
TitleRemixerLengthFormatYear
Pro›gen
Pro›gen (7a)
Move Any Mountain (Beat Edit)		The Beatmasters3:307"
Cass
7", 12", CD, Cass		1990p
p
m

E		 
 
P
Pro›gen (Dub Mix)
Pro›gen (7b)
Move Any Mountain (Beatmasters Dub)		The Beatmasters3:527"
12", CD
12", CD, Cass		1990p
p
 		 
 
P
Pro›gen (C-mix F+)Colin Angus, Mr. C7:0112"1990p
Pre›genSteve Osborne5:4812", CD1990p
Pro›gen ('Land of Oz' Mix)
Move Any Mountain (Land of Oz)		Paul Oakenfold5:4212", CD, Cass
12", CD, Cass		1990p
 		 
P
Pro›gen (C-mix F-)Colin Angus, Mr. CCass1990p
Pro›gen (C-mix Dub)Colin Angus, Mr. C6:3512" promo1990p
Progen (Land of Oz)Paul Oakenfold4:0712", CD, Cass1990e
Move Any Mountain (Rude Edit)The Goat3:447", 12", CD, Cass1991mP
Move Any Mountain (Landslide)The Kid & John4:5112"1991m
Move Any Mountain (Devil)'Evil' Eddie Richards4:4012"1991m
Move Any Mountain (Rude)The Goat5:0312"1991m
Move Any Mountain (I.R.P. in the Land of Oz)Paul Oakenfold5:0212"1991m
Move Any Mountain (Landslide Edit)The Kid & John3:4812", CD, Cass1991mP
Move Any Mountain (F2 Mello)
Move Any Mountain (Alta Vista)		F. Troop6:12CD
12", CD, Cass		1991m
 		 
P
Move Any Mountain (Mountains in the Sky)Caspar Pound6:03CD1991m
Move Any Mountain (Bang to the Beat Dub)'Evil' Eddie Richards, Bryan 'Chuck' New12" promo1991m
Move Any Mountain (Caspars First Dub)Caspar Pound12" promo1991m
Move Any Mountain (C-mix D.E.)Colin Angus, Mr. C, Ian Tregoning12" promo1991m
Move Any Mountain (F2 Faster)F. Troop12" promo1991m
Move Any Mountain (Whizz)'Evil' Eddie Richards12" promo1991m
Move Any Mountain (The Sound of Pro-gen)Ian Tregoning, Mads Bjerke, Steve Osborne12" promo1991m
Move Any Mountain (666 Edit)'Evil' Eddie Richards4:4912", CD, Cass1991EP
Progen 91 (I.R.P. in the Land of Oz)Paul Oakenfold5:2112", CD, Cass1991E
Move Any Mountain (Bang to the Beat of the Drum)'Evil' Eddie Richards, Bryan 'Chuck' New5:4512", CD, Cass1991PM
Move Any Mountain (Beltram Vox)Joey Beltram5:2512", CD, Cass1991P
Move Any Mountain (Rising High Dub)Caspar Pound7:2512", CD, Cass1991P
Move Any Mountain (The Prelude to Paradise Beat Mix)Frankie Bones5:1212", CD, Cass1991P
Move Any Mountain (The Bones Break Mastermix)Frankie Bones6:1112", Cass1991P
Move Any Mountain (Landslide Vox)The Kid & John5:2712", Cass1991P
Move Any Mountain (Rude)The Goat5:4012", Cass1991P
Move Any Mountain (C mix)Colin Angus, Mr. C6:4712", CD, Cass1991P
Move Any Mountain (F. Troop Edit)F. Troop3:2712", CD, Cass1991P
Move Any Mountain (Oz Edit)Paul Oakenfold3:3912", CD, Cass1991PM
Move Any Mountain (Bang Edit)'Evil' Eddie Richards, Bryan 'Chuck' New3:3212", CD, Cass1991P
16 samples & beats5:3912", CD, Cass1991P
Move Any Mountain '96 (Loaded Dub)Andy Ling11:3712"1996M
Move Any Mountain '96 (Unknown Pleasure Dub)Axis Shift11:3912"1996M
Move Any Mountain '96 (Tomka Mix)Rhythm Masters7:3012", CD1996M
Move Any Mountain '96 (Tomka Dub)Rhythm Masters12"1996M
Move Any Mountain '96 (Tony De Vit Mix)Tony De Vit7:3212", CD1996M
Move Any Mountain '96 (Tony De Vit 7" Edit)Tony De Vit4:1012", CD, Cass1996M
Move Any Mountain '96 (Bush Flange Mix)Bush Flange12"1996M
Move Any Mountain '96 (Sneaker Pimps Mix)Sneaker Pimps, Line of Flight7:2912", CD1996M
Move Any Mountain '96 (Forces of Nature Mix)Forces of Nature12"1996M
Move Any Mountain '96 (Forces of Nature Dub)Forces of Nature12"1996M
Move Any Mountain '96 (Beatmasters Radio Mix)The Beatmasters4:02CD, Cass1996M
Move Any Mountain '96 (Beatmasters 12" Mix)The Beatmasters7:22CD1996M

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

Charts

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