Gorillaz Unveil Short Film for Their Latest Album, ‘The Mountain’

Virtual band Gorillaz garnished the release of their ninth studio album with a short film titled ‘The Mountain, The Moon Cave & The Sad God.’

Gorillaz’s eight-minute animated flick follows Noodle, Murdoc, 2-D, and Russel as they wander and explore a thriving mountainous forest region in India, and explores the album’s themes from the journey of life to the thrill of existence.

Directed by Gorillaz co-creator and artist Jamie Hewlett, along with Max Taylor and Tim McCourt from animation studio THE LINE, the film was made over a time span of 18 months. THE LINE called it “a true love letter to the golden era of 2D animation,” while reimagining the world of Gorillaz through a classic cinematic lens.

“We even used a variety of practical effects in the film, which was a lot of fun to do. We had a brilliant time making this film and learnt a huge amount while studying the masters of the 60s and 70s,” further noted the globally renowned animation studio online. A team of over 80 professionals is credited with the project.

Its opening sequences pay a clear homage to the 1967 animated movie ‘The Jungle Book,’ beginning with a brown-colored book bearing the title. Noodle struts through the lush green woods before being joined by the rest of the gang. Animators sprinkle in appearances from a snake with hypnotic eyes (Kaa) and a lurking tiger (Shere Khan) to complete the tribute.

Acclaimed flutist and collaborator on four of the fifteen tracks, Ajay Prasanna, also makes a quick cameo. The entire sequence plays out to songs from the album featuring the title track ‘The Mountain,’ The Moon Cave,’ and ‘The Sad God.’

Watch The Mountain, ‘The Moon Cave & The Sad God,’ below!

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