Ditmas (song)

"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]

"Ditmas"
Single by Mumford & Sons
from the album Wilder Mind
Released11 September 2015 (2015-09-11)
Recorded2014–15 at AIR Studios (London)
Genre
Length3:38
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)James Ford
Mumford & Sons singles chronology
"The Wolf"
(2015)		 "Ditmas"
(2015)		 "Tompkins Square Park"
(2015)
Music video
"Ditmas" on YouTube

Background

The title of the song stems from Ditmas Park, Brooklyn, in New York City; Ditmas Park is the location of The National guitarist Aaron Dessner's studio where most of the album was written and demo'd.[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 is described as a breakup 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 (OCC)[8] 83
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[9] 38
US Adult Alternative Songs (Billboard)[10] 3
US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[11] 15
US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[12] 15

References
  1. "Alternative Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on November 16, 2015.
  2. "Ditmas - Official Video - Mumford & Sons". Mumford and Sons. 23 July 2015. Retrieved 16 November 2015.
  3. https://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. https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/mumford-sons-saddle-up-in-rousing-ditmas-video-20150723
  5. Ryan, Gavin (19 September 2015). "ARIA Singles: Justin Bieber 'What Do You Mean' Keeps Top Spot". Noise11. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
  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. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
  9. "Mumford & Sons Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2015.
  10. "Mumford & Sons Chart History (Adult Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2015.
  11. "Mumford & Sons Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2015.
  12. "Mumford & Sons Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2015.
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