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Ditmas (song)

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Format
  
Digital download

Length
  
3:38

Released
  
11 September 2015 (2015-09-11)

Recorded
  
2014–15 at AIR Studios (London)

Genre
  
Indie rock alternative rock

Label
  
Island Glassnote Gentlemen of the Road

"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.

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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. 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.

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. The band is also seen performing the song throughout the video.

References

Ditmas (song) Wikipedia


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