I am very excited, indeed, to share with you a new-to-me discovery. Last November, while listening to Pandora, I came across Mumford & Sons. I immediately took a liking to their music. I created a Mumford & Sons channel with far more immediacy than normal. That was a great move. I have been listening to this channel heavily since December. And, I will say, I like almost every song that pops up on the Mumford & Sons channel.
January 1st, I found myself browsing for music over on Amazon – a favorite place of mine to purchase music. I came across Mumford & Son’s album – Sigh No More, and I thought about it for a nano second before snatching up the disc. Sometimes, I do not buy my music in mp3 format, sometimes I need to have the album in hand – this is the case for this amazing band. I love this album! Love it! I love almost every single song.
It was very hard to choose one song from the album to feature on this post, but I wound up going with Little Lion Man mostly because it is readily available on YouTube, and because I really like this live version.
Talent. Talent. Talent. I would love to see them play live; they look fun. Writing this post, a thought came to mind - I can see myself becoming obsessive over this band; their music. It is a feeling that washes over me – utter enjoyment, reflection, emotion - when I listen to them that gives me that thought. Over the last two weeks or so, I have not let one day go by without listening to their music. Oh wait, I already am obsessed. A good obsession it is.
Sigh No More is this young band’s debut album, and I expect that we will see some more great stuff from them as time goes on - how exciting!
What do you think? Great stuff, or not?
No matter, I love them.
Side Note:
Do you have a Pandora account? If so, have you followed anyone? I am curious, how the following works. I think it would be great fun to follow others, that I know, to share music that is currently being listened to. Maybe come across something that I may not otherwise. What do you think?
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I use Pandora, but haven't looked into the 'following' part, will have to check that out.
I like The Cave, but little else. I don't know why I don't like Mumford&Sons; I don't dislike them. I have so many friends who adore them, even Sean likes them. However, Sean doesn't seem surprised I don't--except he can't tell me why any more than I can tell me why. weird.
anyway. always glad for a friend to make a remarkable find.
The Cave is another good song.
Interesting that you cannot put your finger on why you do not like them, and neither can Sean.
Maybe it is his voice. By the way, his voice does not match up with his age, I think. He is 24 according to Wikipedia.
Curious as to what it is.
My Pandora username is none other than.... ibeeeg
Feel free to "follow" or whatever it is called there.
I would love to figure out "following" on Pandora. How fun. I have two accounts there, but the one sort of became a family account, so the other one that's just me is sueystuff..... I think. Hmmm. Yep. At gmail. So, I just found you and followed. Beware.
Hey, your song of the week ... which I just listened to is...not my favorite! :) Gasp!
Someone else was just talking about these guys...I can't remember who, though. They're fun.
As a folkie and a bluegrassy chap, I really dig Mumford & Sons. I first heard them--"The Cave"--playing on a radio station a while ago, and I had no idea who they were. The song was cool enough that when I got home I Googled the lyrics I remembered, found out the song, then the band, and soon had the album in hand. I don't think there's a bad song on Sigh No More. In particular, I love "White Blank Page" and "Little Lion Man" tremendously, but all the others are just a smidgen behind.
In regards to "Little Lion Man", it's just so infectious and raw. Mumford reminds me a lot of Old Crow Medicine Show, just British. Have you heard any of their stuff?
I saw that you "friended" me on Pandora. Thanks. I have not been on it for several days. Busy last many days, but will check out this part of Pandora today.
Gasp is right that you do not like this song, Little Lion Man. Hmmm.... :)
I do think Mumford & Sons is a fun group - they look like a fun live show.
I am so glad to hear that you like Mumford & Sons, I was wondering if you would considering that you like music in this type range. Beyond pop, jazz, rock, and country - I have a difficult time placing music into categories. I like this type of Folkie music, but I have heard other music put into this category that I do not care for.
I completely agree with you - I do not think there is one bad song on the Sigh No More album. I am very excited to learn that they are a young band - this means great potential for some good music in the future. I do hope they are able to maintain what they have got going for themselves.
"White Blank Page" would have been my first choice to post, but I could not find a video. I do love that song.
What I find interesting, is trying to apply and/or figure out a meaning to songs. What is more interesting than that is to KNOW what the artists meaning intent. That I am curious about and look for on occasion.
Have not heard of Old Crow Medicine Show - I googled (love googling what did we do without google???) and from the little I heard, yeah, I agree with you in regard to the infectious aspect. I do like the British sound/accent of Mumford & Sons. I do not normally hear the accent in music as I do with the lead singer - Marcus Mumford.
Old Crow Medicine Show that I just listened to I like a whole lot -
they definitely have more of a southern type sound which Mumford & Sons do
not have.
http://youtu.be/1gX1EP6mG-E
http://youtu.be/_ERCJp2_3tA
I've got all of OCMS albums and saw them in concert once. That was an amazing show. The band exudes energy, even in their slower songs. You should definitely check 'em out if you liked "Wagon Wheel" and "Poor Man." They have a lot of great old-time songs. "Methamphetamine" is a killer song, too. Tragic and deep.
I've got all of OCMS albums and saw them in concert once. That was an amazing show. The band exudes energy, even in their slower songs. You should definitely check 'em out if you liked "Wagon Wheel" and "Poor Man." They have a lot of great old-time songs. "Methamphetamine" is a killer song, too. Tragic and deep.
I've got all of OCMS albums and saw them in concert once. That was an amazing show. The band exudes energy, even in their slower songs. You should definitely check 'em out if you liked "Wagon Wheel" and "Poor Man." They have a lot of great old-time songs. "Methamphetamine" is a killer song, too. Tragic and deep.
I will check OCMS out further. I am glad that you brought them to my attention. Thanks.
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