Live capture of Mumford & Sons for La Blogothèque’s A Take Away Show, filmed on a Paris street, in France, in 2010. A signature of the French outlet, the Take Away Shows are impromptu performances shot in a single take in unexpected places, camera on the shoulder. The British folk band, then rising fast with the album Sigh No More, performs The Banjolin Song and then Awake My Soul acoustically, right among the passers-by. Marcus Mumford’s fervent voice, Winston Marshall’s banjo, Ted Dwane’s double bass and Ben Lovett’s keys: the quartet unfurls all the warmth of English folk-rock in a stripped-down setting. This live capture is a perfect example of the outdoor filmed-session format: a performance played live, across several songs, without a net. A precious filmed live concert for lovers of folk and acoustic moments. Year: 2010, venue: Paris, France. Well worth rediscovering for the raw magic of the Take Away Shows.
Setlist
- The Banjolin Song
- Awake My Soul
Personnel & credits
- Marcus Mumford — vocals, guitar
- Ben Lovett — keyboards
- Winston Marshall — banjo, guitar
- Ted Dwane — double bass
