The English music icons ruffled some feathers 11 months ago with the release of their third studio album, Wilder Mind. The universal rustic folkies evolved into an indie rock band, setting aside their iconic banjos in favor of electric guitars, drums, lasers and leather jackets. A pair of blue wings radiated over the foursome as vibrant red lasers pierced the darkness. Marcus Mumford, Ted Dwane and Winston Marshall hammered their instrument strings while Ben Lovett displayed his elegance on the keyboard and accordion.
A near decade of superstardom shone through with their faultless chemistry and stage presence. Lead singer Marcus Mumford did a good job of mixing in the older material with the new. Marcus is one of the most impressive frontmen in my opinion.
Not only does he sing, but he's going back and forth with acoustic and electric guitar, while operating a kick drum. He even goes over to the set and plays a full drum kit on a few tunes. One thing that surprised me was the attitude of former banjo player turned guitarist Winston Marshall. In my past Mumford show experiences, Winston has always been the lovable banjo player who's smiling, getting the crowd going, and making jokes on stage.
I'm not sure if he was having a bad night, but he was oddly quiet. There was no interaction between himself and the audience on the evening. The rest of the gang voiced their appreciation though and put on a great set. The encore was phenomenal. After three favorites, the Mumford's ripped through new single 'The Wolf' as the final song on the night. I believe this was the best tune. The rocking guitars and whaling chorus make it seem more like a punk song with a Mumford appeal. It was a great ending.
Another awesome show from Mumford, but nothing topping that Babel tour. I like the new album, but not as much as those original two. It'll be interesting to see what direction the guys go from here. But still a worthwhile show. Read more. Report as inappropriate. Lo scenario era quello dell'Arena di Verona, uno dei migliori.
Le casse "sfrittegavano" e con questo termine intendo il rumore che si sente quando vanno in picco con una determinata frequenza emettendo un suono distorto e fastidioso, quasi grattassero le casse. Speravo che ci fosse un'equalizzazione diversa rispetto ai gruppi di apertura ma mi sbagliavo.
Oltre ai bassi anche la voce era troppo forte e in tutto questo mancavano dal background musicale il banjo e la chitarra di Marcus. Vi lascio immaginare le parti di sola voce e chitarra Qualche classica cagatina con il pubblico e qualche piccolo effetto scenico. Come i Coldplay, sono scomparsi e riapparsi in mezzo al pubblico per suonare qualche pezzo acustico. Altra grande pecca era l'assenza di maxischermi.
Si vedeva bene il palco ma le loro facce non si distinguevano troppo, secondo me avrebbero dato il loro valido contributo nel coinvolgere emotivamente. Mi hanno tolto le mie ragioni di vita For those whose only exposure to the band is these two albums the new tour may surprise some expecting a banjo laden party atmosphere. Top marks gents, first time seeing you live but definitely will not be the last.
I was captivated by their lyrics and instrumentation, and I never knew I could like folk-influenced music until I heard of them. Although I like their first album better, Mumford's sophomore album, Babel, is still great.
On the second night of Lollapalooza last year, I got to listen to the lead singer's Marcus flawless voice, and seeing the band in the flesh was like a dream.
It was such a beautiful night that I will always remember. There was an unbelievable amount of people who came out to see them. The crowd stretched all the way up to the road leading to the main area of the park. We decided not to immerse ourselves in the pit since we were still tired from the last concert, so we sat in an area where people were more spread out.
It was so relaxing listening to Mumford under the city lights. I could see on the big screens how happy the band was as they played for us. The most memorable part of the concert was when they performed "Lover of the Light. It was such a beautiful and exciting sight too see. I'm still amazed at how perfectly timed it was. The crowd was so happy; none of us expected to experience a concert and a fireworks show at the same time.
Mumford and Sons are probably the best live band of the millennium. Their performances are always electrifying with boundless energy that resonates through whatever venue they are playing. I'm lucky enough to have seen them 13 times in their evolution, from playing their second ever gig in the Union Chapel supporting Laura Marling, to wowing people in a barn for an album launch party where the crowd got to do barn dancing with the band after they performed.
Now they can headline Glastonbury and they made their very own Gentlemen of the Road festival which might sadly be the last show I'll have seen them at, depending on whether they return from their "hiatus". When Mumford and Sons perform they always have a magic onstage and a surprise up their sleeves, usually bringing onstage all support bands or other bands at festivals they've played together with for an encore, wowing the crowd with stomping intense versions of Fleetwood Mac - The Chain or The Beatles - Hey Jude or With A Little Help From My Friends.
Mumford and Sons live is a completely different experience from the commercial radio product most people know. They're the greatest songwriters of their generation and their folk bluegrass anthems pump infectious positive energy through every living breathing soul that witnesses this live experience. After Glastonbury the hype and the sales figures behind Mumford and sons trounced the Rolling Stones. That just about says it all. And they're amazing lovely funny guys.
The British audiences first of all embraced their own brand of traditional alt-folk and made the debut album 'Sigh No More' a commercial and critical success. Now their live show has taken them to some of the biggest stages on both sides of the Atlantic with the stomping folk of the debut and follow-up 'Babel'. A Mumford concert is quite an unusual affair as the audience is constantly drifting between the hoe-down high energy of 'Little Lion Man' and 'Winter Winds' to the solemn and poignant 'Timshel' and 'Ghosts That We Knew'.
Wow, what a show! Right from the start Mumford had huge energy, with a Stadium-era performance I haven't heard in years. All the hits interspersed with intimate moments.
Highlights included Marcus running up from the floor of the Hartford XL center hockey rink to the upper decks all while singing, hugging fans, waving to the audience from the balcony. The crowd knew every tune and and sang along to most. Foot stomping, clapping high energy crowd. The encore blew me away. At the start, the band members went up to an upper deck balcony with one microphone, and sang a set a capela. Totally soulful, intimate, and engaging. Then they returned to the stage and kicked it into high gear with pyrotechnics, ear shattering volume and energy.
They are one of top live performance bands to come about in decades! It was amaaaazing!!!! Such a great crowd, jumping and singing together to every song, it was a wonderful experience. It was also the first time I saw the new stage setup, and I absolutely loved it! The members are constantly moving around and with the beautiful lights, design and great sound it is a completely different and exciting level of a live show. This is something everyone should experience at least once but preferably tons in their lives!
Mumford and Sons are a live band that never disappoint. The passion that goes into each performance is incredible. Crowd pleasers like "I will wait" "little lion man" and "the cave" will have you jumping up and down fist pumping along with a sea of Mumford loving fans. Mumford started off their career as a cult band playing small venues to less than people now on their arena tours all over the world they still manage to create a gig vibe where you feel a connection to the band.
No crazy pyrotechnics no backing dancers or costume changes Mumford are just 4 lads with the occasional drummer or fiddle player joining them on stage who create a mind blowing performance everytime. See all videos See all photos
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