Ditmas (song)
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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 November 17, 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]
Charts
| Chart (2015) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[5] | 80 |
| Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[6] | 17 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[7] | 99 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[8] | 83 |
| US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[9] | 38 |
| US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[10] | 32 |
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.
- ^ "Mumford & Sons – Ditmas" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
- ^ "Chart Track: Week 38, 2015". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
- ^ "Mumford & Sons Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2015.
- ^ "Mumford & Sons Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2015.