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song infoBelieve by Mumford & Sons (official audio) is an alternative rock song. Song Title: Believe (official audio)Artist: Mumford & Sons Album: Wilder Mind Genre: rock, alternative adult alternative, alternative rock, adult pop Composer: Copyright © 2014 Ted Dwane, Winston Marshall, Ben Lovett Lead Vocals: Marcus Oliver Mumford Vocals: Ted Dwane, Winston Marshall, Ben Lovett Electric Guitar: Winston Marshall Piano: Ben Lovett Synthesizer: Ben Lovett Drums: Marcus Oliver Mumford Double Bass (Contrabass): Ted Dwane Producer: James Ford Recorded: 2014 Released: 9 March 2015 Format: 7" vinyl, CD single, digital download B-side: If This Is Love Label: Island / Gentlemen of the Road Number of listens: 24571 Current rank: 910 (updated weekly) Highest rank: 910 (play the video all the way through to register a vote for this song) |
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Summary quotation from Wikipedia:
Believe is a song by British folk rock band Mumford & Sons. It was written by band members Ted Dwane, Ben Lovett and Winston Marshall. The song was released on 9 March 2015, serving as the lead single from the bands third studio album, Wilder Mind (2015).
The song marks a significant departure in the sound of the band, substituting electric instrumentation for their usual acoustic instrumentation.
Background
After attending a friends wedding in Texas, USA, the band stayed on at a ranch for a week ranch to write songs. Mumford, the bands usual songwriter left a day early, and by the time the band met up again in London, Dwane, Lovett and Marshall had written the song Believe. The band then built the song up together, which was eventually recorded and produced by James Ford. The song has a length of 3 minutes and 41 seconds. The song, which has rock music influences and was inspired by bands such as The National, is considered a departure from the folk rock sound Mumford & Sons had become known for on their albums Sigh No More and Babel.
Believe was first aired on BBC Radio 1 on 9 March 2015 and was subsequently made available to download Worldwide.
Critical reception
The song received critical acclaim upon release, with music critics complimenting the bands change of sound.
NME gave the song a very positive review, saying Believe proves that the Mumfords know exactly what theyre doing. Twinkling synths herald its arrival, as Marcus softly deals with weighty matters of the heart. I dont even know if I believe/everything youre trying to say to me, he croons, as the song keeps relatively light on its feet over its first half, as languid keys do calmly flirt with the idea of becoming a string section, but then think better of it. Its all change at two minute mark though, when Winston Marshall, finally free from the shackles of the banjo, lets rip a piercing electric guitar wail as the song rockets skywards. From here on in its a steady race to epic heights. Say something like you love me, implores Marcus against increased riffage courtesy of Winston, in whats easily the first stadium-worthy song of 2015.[1]
In a positive review, The Independent commented on the lack of banjo in the song, Synthetic sounds can sometimes create a flatness to a tune, but the Mumfords have managed to use them to create a sense of power and energy thats hard to resist. The banjo is dead, long live electric.
Chart performance
Believe has currently peaked at number 1 on the US iTunes chart and number 5 on the UK iTunes chart.
Music video
An Official Audio video was uploaded to the bands YouTube channel after the airing. An official music video is expected to follow.
Live performances
Mumford & Sons made their live return at the 375 capacity Oslo, Hackney on 8 March 2015 with an intimate show for family and friends. The band played again to fans on the following two nights, debuting songs from Wilder Mind, including Believe.
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