Backstory:
Mountainous Mummy was formed by five high school friends in a small mountain town in Colorado. The band’s unique name was inspired by a local legend about a mummified miner who was said to haunt the local mountain ranges. The members include lead vocalist and keyboardist Mark “Mummy” Mendelson, guitarist Jay “Jagger” Jackson, bassist Nick “Nova” Nelson, drummer Pete “Punch” Peterson, and fiddler Fred “Fret” Freeman. The group started off playing at local venues and quickly gained a following due to their unique sound and captivating storytelling style.

After high school, the band moved to Denver, where they continued to perform and hone their musical style. They released their first EP in 2014 and quickly gained a loyal fanbase. Their music gained recognition, not only for its unique blend of genres, but also for its lyrical depth and thoughtfulness. Their second album, released in 2017, charted on multiple indie music lists, and since then, they have been touring across the country, captivating audiences with their unique sound and live performances.

Genre:
Folk Rock

Title:
“When the Wind Whistles”

Full Song Lyrics:
Verse 1: [Am, G, F, C]
(Am) Down in the valley where the (G) old mine lies,
(F) A mummy stirs as the (C) moon rises high.
(Am) A tale of a miner lost in (G) time,
(F) Haunting the mountains, his (C) spirit won’t die.

Chorus: [F, C, G, Am]
(F) When the wind whistles through the (C) pines,
(G) You can hear the miner’s lonesome (Am) cry.
(F) Listen close, in the still of the (C) night,
(G) You’ll hear the whisper of the (Am) mountain’s mummy’s plight.

Verse 2: [Am, G, F, C]
(Am) Ghostly echoes bounce off (G) stone,
(F) His story told in a mournful (C) tone.
(Am) Bound by sorrow, a spectral (G) light,
(F) Roaming the mountains, from dusk (C) ’til first light.

Repeat Chorus

Bridge: [Em, F, C, G]
(Em) Once a miner, a man (F) brave and bold,
(C) Now a spirit, his story (G) to be told.
(Em) Trapped between life and (F) afterlife’s door,
(C) His echoes ring out, forever (G) more.

Repeat Chorus

Fan’s Name:
Lily

Testimonial:
“My name is Lily, and I’ve been a fan of Mountainous Mummy since their first gig at the local diner in our hometown. Their music is like a blend of folk and rock, with a dash of mountain lore and ghostly tales. I love how they incorporate local legends into their songs, it gives them a unique edge. “When the Wind Whistles” is my all-time favorite because it sends chills down my spine every time I listen to it. The lyrics are hauntingly beautiful, and the band’s performance is always full of passion and emotion. Mountainous Mummy is my favorite band because their music takes me on a journey through time and emotion, and connects me with the lore of our hometown.”