Ditmas (song)

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"Ditmas"
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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

"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]

Contents

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 demoed. [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 (2015–16)Peak
position
Australia (ARIA) [5] 80
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders) [6] 17
Canada Rock ( Billboard ) [7] 1
Ireland (IRMA) [8] 99
Scotland (OCC) [9] 35
Switzerland Airplay (Schweizer Hitparade) [10] 65
UK Singles (OCC) [11] 83
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs ( Billboard ) [12] 38
US Rock Airplay ( Billboard ) [13] 15

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI) [14] Silver200,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

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