Ditmas (song)

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"Ditmas"
Single by Mumford & Sons
from the album Wilder Mind
Released 11 September 2015 (2015-09-11)
Format Digital download
Recorded 2014–15 at AIR Studios (London)
Genre
Length 3:38
Label
Writer(s)
Producer(s) James Ford
Mumford & Sons singles chronology
"The Wolf"
(2015)		 "Ditmas"
(2015)		 "Tompkins Square Park"
(2015)
Music video
"Ditmas" on YouTube

"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
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

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  3. ↑ 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
  4. ↑ http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/mumford-sons-saddle-up-in-rousing-ditmas-video-20150723
  5. ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  6. ↑ "Ultratop.be – Mumford & Sons – Ditmas" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
  7. ↑ "Chart Track: Week 38, 2015". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
  8. ↑ "Archive Chart: 2015-09-24" UK Singles Chart. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
  9. ↑ "Mumford & Sons – Chart history" Billboard Hot Rock Songs for Mumford & Sons. Retrieved December 21, 2015.
  10. ↑ "Mumford & Sons – Chart history" Billboard Rock Airplay for Mumford & Sons. Retrieved December 21, 2015.
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