Ditmas (song)
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| Single by Mumford & Sons | |||||||
| from the album Wilder Mind | |||||||
| Released | 11 September 2015 | ||||||
| Format | Digital download | ||||||
| Recorded | 2014–15 at AIR Studios (London) | ||||||
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| Length | 3:38 | ||||||
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| Producer(s) | James Ford | ||||||
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"Ditmas" is a song by the band Mumford & Sons from their third studio album Wilder Mind. It was released worldwide as the third single from the album on September 11, 2015, and was sent to American alternative stations on 17 November 2015.[1]
Background
The title of the song stems from Ditmas Park, Brooklyn in New York City; The band recorded the song in that area. Ditmas Park was also the location of the studio of The National's guitarist, Aaron Dessner, where most of the album was recorded.[2] The song is a representation of the change in the band's sound, most noticeably less usage of the banjo and more utilization of electric instruments. The song can be described as a break-up song.[3]
Music video
The music video for the song showcases the relationship between a Ukrainian Cossack and his horse. Directed by Alex Southam, the video was shot in Kyiv, Ukraine.[4] The band is also seen performing the song throughout the video.
Charts
| Chart (2015) | Peak position |
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| Australia (ARIA)[5] | 80 |
| Belgium (Ultratip Flanders)[6] | 17 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[7] | 99 |
| UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[8] | 83 |
| US Hot Rock Songs (Billboard)[9] | 38 |
| US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[10] | 15 |
References
- ↑ "Alternative Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on November 16, 2015.
- ↑ "Ditmas - Official Video - Mumford & Sons". Mumford and Sons. 23 July 2015. Retrieved 16 November 2015.
- ↑ http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/wilder-mind-is-the-de-mumfordization-of-mumford-and-sons/2015/05/04/414e768c-f26c-11e4-84a6-6d7c67c50db0_story.html
- ↑ http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/mumford-sons-saddle-up-in-rousing-ditmas-video-20150723
- ↑ Ryan, Gavin (19 September 2015). "ARIA Singles: Justin Bieber 'What Do You Mean' Keeps Top Spot". Noise11. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
- ↑ "Ultratop.be – Mumford & Sons – Ditmas" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
- ↑ "Chart Track: Week 38, 2015". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
- ↑ "Archive Chart: 2015-09-24" UK Singles Chart. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
- ↑ "Mumford & Sons – Chart history" Billboard Hot Rock Songs for Mumford & Sons. Retrieved December 21, 2015.
- ↑ "Mumford & Sons – Chart history" Billboard Rock Airplay for Mumford & Sons. Retrieved December 21, 2015.