The Backyard: Mumford and Sons - "Awake My Soul"

Mumford and Sons played "Awake My Soul" in our backyard in Brooklyn.
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[@NewBeginnings95]

I dont get it when people say mumford and sons are boring, the emotion in their songs as well as their musical talent is just breath taking

[@miscalainaeous]

The amount of money I would be willing to pay to have these guys pay in my backyard is ridiculous.

[@scoooters]

500k-1m usd

[@maryelizabeth3391]

All the money!!!!!

[@metalangel01]

I love Marcus, but the smile on Ben's face when the dogs started to howl is the most beautiful smile I've ever seen

[@newsgirl132]

1:06 his smile when the dogs started making noise, adorable!

[@truthislight]

"Where you invest your love, you invest your life...." -so true.

[@TheAyeAye1]

Lord of Hosts. I really hope they come back to this style. If they don't, I'm still glad they recorded two discs like this in the first place

[@reints74]

TheAyeAye1 For sure. Their best stuff is found on KZbin, not their studio work. Their latest is just depressing. Makes this stuff so much more incredible.

[@nickfernandez7563]

+reints74 I have to disagree. I do absolutely love their original sound, it's the main reason why I fell in love with this band. been obsessed with them since 2011. However since they've gone electric for an album I think they've done an equally phenomenal job. They've maneuvered their sound into something harder but still great. Reminds me of the way Bob Dylan shifted to electric and many people were upset. Yes, the rootsy feel of their music has been tuned down a bit, but their energy, passion, and establishment of emotion is still present in their music. I find it quite interesting. I hope their next album is a combo or mixed feel of this and what they are now.

[@TheAyeAye1]

+Nick Fernandez To each their own. I liked Dylan's electric stuff better than his purely acoustic stuff. Their new stuff just sounds like like Coldplay to me. They seen like decent folks, and they aren't obliged to please anyone but themselves. Here's seconding your wish for something that's a mix next time.

[@reints74]

Ej Garza yup. I'm saddened, because I viewed them as the one band that would never do exactly what they did.

[@monorxHD]

personaly i love Wilder Mind, i know there is no banjo, there is drums for everysong. a mix of both styles, i would like to see that.

[@weirdmaggie]

The way Ben closes his eyes and feels the music. It is beautiful.

[@imdabest561]

It's nice to see a band that can play a song in their backyard with nothing but their instruments and their voices and achieve a "studio sound". :)

[@ladykshaw]

this songs completes my happiness sometimes :)

[@barryleehodges6168]

Amen.

[@gremlinjaz]

just makes you feel all warm inside >w

[@UncreativeUsername4]

1:04 that is a beautiful smile if i've ever seen one.

[@snscheetz]

What do I have to do to get Mumford and Sons to play in my backyard?

[@MrIsaiahTV]

You could lie and say you have a show like this xD I'd do it.

[@Lucy7May]

i love everything about Mumford and Sons! I love the style, the tunes, the lyrics, the look, all the members- Marcus Mumfords voice is amazing - i love it!

[@TheKeyboardPiano]

Its just so awesome that they "feel" the music that they play. Ya know? Like.... they arent just bopping thier heads along to the beat, but they FEEL it! Like it's .... it's just ...(insert word that would even begin to describe how awesome they are here)

[@benjoandrichie]

I Love it how these guys dont need some recording studio to hide in and that they can go anywhere and just play. AND they still enjoy it. Thats boss if iv ever seen it.

[@lyndalou2892]

I saw these guys recently in concert at the Berkeley Greek theatre..EPIC. They gave an amazing show with an incredible encore where they all came out and formed a tight circle and sang beautifully. They were fun, enchanting and awesome. The audience laughed, cried, swayed and danced together. Amazing.

[@kevako77kjo]

Simply beautiful and amazing!!!!!!!

[@mikehuggins7692]

Great song. Love it when the dogs come in.

[@shanemakesmecream]

Ben is the greatest. Though he's completely into the music, he can appreciate his surroundings. His smile when he hears the dogs. . . I've never seen anything so genuine. Amazing performance from all of them.

[@paigetaylor9133]

Sound the same live as they do on videos. Thats what I love about them 🥰

[@busybee19]

I love how they sound so wonderful live, not all bands can do that!

[@morgsm6061]

Amazing vocals in this performance!

[@lluuiiss3344]

I love how the dog barks at the perfect time!

[@heather84roberts]

I cant remember how my life was before they started releasing music, must have been very dull, I LOVE THESE GUYS

[@Supraaero2JZ]

Love Ben's relaxed attitude and easy smile when the dog starts howling!!!!!

[@Bliss-ve9lb]

The best rendition of this song....LOVE IT.

[@hardcandybarbie]

it truly doesn't get any better then this. this is real music.

[@DaltonDisciple]

this mix is beautiful for acoustic, so amazing

[@SaffronPromise]

I love the smile on his face when the dogs bark :)

[@freshtildeathxoxo]

This makes my heart melt.

[@senorty8823]

Invest your life into something you love like these guys and you will be as happy as them.

[@BassKindaGurl]

Makes your heart melt, doesn't it?

[@unclepic1]

Why cant things like this really happen? My life would be a million times better if i woke up to the actual voice of Marcus Mumford every morning :)

[@HurricaneHayne]

Saw them in knoxville at the valarium and it was the best live show i have ever been to. the crowd and band united ina weird way and everyone there had so much fun! not to mention ole jerry douglas was there with them and cadillac sky!

[@snipeuout59]

Still slaps 11 years later

[@ciprianpadure]

this piece has the same effect on me brother ...time to time i get back to this and i cry and i feel free and pleased and happy again .... but then all their songs are great .... the cave , little lion man and bellow my feet but they allway awakened my soul ...

[@lampsalot]

Can't........stop.......replaying.............

[@lluuiiss3344]

I love the dogs contribution to this song and that they didn't edit it out!

[@ConspiracyMystic]

Gawd damn it... I wish they'd play that in my back yard....

[@yellowmushboom]

I absolutely love this. It is amazing. They have so much soul to their music and they are truly blessed by God. "You were made to meet your maker." I love love LOVE that.

[@misslantana52]

I am captivated by these guys! They are so full of passion and really unique! (*_*)

[@jasminerocket]

Their music makes me feel like I'm in a hammock in the sun.

[@entourage27]

this is pure music in its most gracious and beautiful state.

[@OrangeMoonArtStudio]

I am speechless. Incredible, simply incredible.

[@iam363]

that's how soul looks like, thank you guys!

[@mattma2195]

Guitar, Singing, and then adding a tambourine on the off beat. So amazing

[@LuckySchmuckers]

Where has this music been all my life?

[@megannsutherland]

i'm actually in love with mumford & sons.

[@BrandonLaCaComedy]

Real music always lives on.

[@aNiceLunatic]

Have you ever seen a more soulful group of guys? Such a special band. Here's to a long career!

[@kazb25]

bliss, absolute bliss, its better than a refreshing drink on a hot summers day !!!

[@Droz09]

Words aren't awesome enough to describe this group and this song...

[@Jolly282]

These guys are just so unbelievably talented.

[@kaino1990]

this is so epic, ben has the most infectious smile NO HOMO

[@mitchelisking]

in these bodies we will live, in these bodies we will die, but where you invest your love you invest your life. most epic lines ive heard in a song so far. :)

[@WildSawyer]

Marcus is like wine... The older he gets, the more gorgeous he is !

[@patsielee7760]

The best version. Period.

[@420livinlegend]

Raw beauty at its finest.

[@TheSituation365]

This is the only song that brings me to tears. Tears of joy. Thank you

[@xxSanneeehxx]

Yea, this is pretty amazing.

[@lauriemiller2186]

How simply perfect!

[@MrsBridenstine]

Makes my body shiver. Love you guys! Thank you for letting us in on your life.

[@victoriadolores3]

Mumford and Sons music brings all the dogs to the yard.

[@xXxBelbbyxXx]

The emotion in their faces and voices 💗

[@newsgirl132]

I've never seen a person play an accordion with that emotion before. Holy moly.

[@13orangecake]

Me thinks beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.

[@miguelconde8]

one of my favorite running songs back in hs...lol...i would sprint right at the climax of the song.

[@BradSmits]

Magnificent

[@meekus02]

True talent & passion.

[@XxbestsurvivexX]

im inlove you mumford and sons . best music created

[@Slybacon19]

chills everytime....

[@stephen-j-jackson]

F'ing awesome. Real music is back.

[@maddiexo]

chills. love them

[@SergeantJdogg]

I don't understand why anyone would dislike this video

[@2015beast]

god. that banjo is gorgeous!!!

[@webnet15]

time has flown.............still niCe..........

[@ultimatenoob26]

this is music at its purest form

[@beachfoxx]

That smile on Marcus's face reminds me of my son's beautiful smile.

[@lorrainekellyfan]

Thank you very much Tripwire for posting this. What a fantastic live video ! Awake My Soul has become one of my favourite records of all time. To mark Marcus Mumford's birthday I shall be posting your video on my facebook page on January 31st. If you want to verify this I can be found on fb under the name of Stephen Charles Barnes.

[@ultimatenoob26]

it reminds me of the time id listen to my dad play in his room i miss those times

[@puremex91]

Dude I don't think he did, I bet they wanted to perform in a backyard and liked this one, and i think it is a fantastic idea and this ia the perfect backyard, good job for everyone involved for making it possibleand thank you. This is a true band that gives back to the fans, The last true band, the last true hope rests with them...

[@sstraya]

I think this has to be my favorite!!! I keep coming back to this!!!!!!! Then when I was listening to "The Cave" I thought, mm Maybe this is my favorite but then?? No "Awake My Soul" It says it all!!

[@misslantana52]

I am a Mumford and Sons~aholic! These guys are unreal! I love them! (*_*)

[@relvingonzalez]

Absolutely perfect.

[@KingDeCrunk]

Beautiful

[@emtajh]

i love the dogs barking/howling

[@Mariegottabanjo]

Love it - raw talent (and the dogs were nearly in tune too!)

[@borntorun1987]

Great!! Love these men! Love the smile on Ben's face when the dogs bark! Cute! : )

[@rloveruns]

I loooove it soo much! I like the accordion! its sweet!I want them in my backyard! My doggy would love it too!

[@heatherthompson2143]

I love this! It's amazing how he can sing, play guitar and use his feet to bang a tambourine... I'm always impressed when they perform :)

[@satexguy1]

I bet they don't play too many backyards any more! Thanksf for uploading this. They deserve everything they get out of their new fame and fortune.

[@mishelinairacheta432]

OMG they were amazing live!!

[@savannah631]

So brilliant!

[@mitchellcooksey]

imagine waking up to this...omfg

[@AlejandraMartinez-de9op]

They are freaking amazing LIVE,

[@FoxMediaNZ]

So refreshing!

[@livelovemamabee]

Just stop. I love it so much.

[@LilGary06]

Pure Talent.

[@csx4]

simply brilliant, love these guys

[@guinnessmygirl]

me too and in Brooklyn no less!!!!!!!