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Personal Loss Inspired "Beloved"
- Marcus Mumford wrote "Beloved" inspired by time spent with his dying grandmother.
- He began composing on a new Hammond organ in his Devon countryside studio, capturing raw emotions.
Paul Epworth's Minimalism Influence
- Producer Paul Epworth guided them to interplay piano parts inspired by Steve Reich's "Six Pianos."
- This minimalistic, interlocking rhythmic approach shaped the song's evolving texture.
Innovative Use of Room Sounds
- They incorporated live room sounds, including foot tapping and electric bass string tapping, into the track.
- These real-time samples were chopped and looped to create unique rhythmic textures.