Thank you, Mumford & Sons.
If anyone ever asked me if I would be a lover of folk music just five years ago, I would have stood there perplexed ans thinking for quite sometime. I would then come to the conclusion that while I would have a respect for folk music, I may not be able to ever say that I would love it. Oh but that has all changed in the past couple of years thanks to the amazing English folk band Mumford & Sons. Just last year when I heard the band perform on the Late Show with David Letterman on CBS I was hooked. The sounds and amazing performance drew me into this world that I had never before been. “Little Lion Man” stayed in my head for days after that show, and I was finding myself listening to it and re-watching it at every opportunity.
I cannot tell you the exact reason that I have fallen in love with not only Mumford & Sons, but also with folk music, but rather there are many small reasons that make it one of my favorite things right now, and most likely one of my favorite things for the rest of my life. The talent and vocals are raw and natural, most folk musicians can play more than one instrument, and the energy behind the songs and performances are some of the main reasons why now I can say, yes, I love folk music.
Most singers have some sort of natural talent, but unfortunately many of them feature music that is full of electronic pitches and tunes. The thing about folk is that it is natural, raw, and powerful. Mumford & Sons vocals are goose bump causing because of how untouched they sound. I love too that most folk musicians are true musicians indeed. The band members do not just stick with a guitar or bass as do typical bands, but throughout the set list, the members will pick up a different instrument and prove their talent more. The energy and zeal that goes into a Mumford & Sons performance captivates me too.
Now, I love folk music, and I love Mumford & Sons and I will “Sigh No More.”
