Maisie Peters & Marcus Mumford Unveil Poignant New Video for ‘Say My Name In Your Sleep’

Maisie Peters and 2X Grammy winner Marcus Mumford have released a compelling new video for their collaborative track, “Say My Name In Your Sleep,” courtesy of the esteemed French video platform, Blogothèque. This song marks the first of two anticipated collaborations between the immensely talented Peters and the celebrated musician Marcus Mumford, generating significant excitement across the music industry and fan communities alike.

The track, “Say My Name In Your Sleep,” was notably handpicked by Zane Lowe as his ‘New Music Daily’ track of the day, an accolade that underscores its immediate impact. Musically, the song is built upon a foundation of delicate fingerpicked acoustic guitar work, crafting an intimate and ethereal soundscape. Lyrically, it draws loose inspiration from Daphne du Maurier’s iconic 1938 Gothic novel, ‘Rebecca,’ weaving a narrative that explores themes of love, memory, and enduring attachment. The song specifically contemplates the lasting imprint of a past love and the emotional push and pull between history and the future, which is a key thematic thread running through the album: the profound way in which finding the right love can facilitate healing from the pain of a wrong one.

Elaborating on the song’s deeply personal meaning, Maisie Peters explained: “‘Say My Name In Your Sleep’ is a track about both haunting someone and, simultaneously, being haunted by them. It is fundamentally about keeping a constant, almost obsessive, eye on the past—on the person you once loved—whilst possessing the maturity and growth to fully acknowledge that the relationship was ultimately not right, and being able to genuinely wish them well. It is about holding onto a tiny, secret sliver of your heart that still, in its deepest recesses, hopes and prays that they still afford you a thought—even if it is just a brief moment, solely when it is dark, or perhaps when a specific song plays unexpectedly on the radio. Fundamentally, it’s about the grudging process of letting go, yet allowing your emotional shadow to linger for a moment or two longer than perhaps it should.”

Peters further detailed the creative process: “It was one of the very first songs Marcus and I penned together at Real World Studios during the deep mid-winter. There was a distinctly magical and somewhat spooky atmosphere permeating the air in that location, and I firmly believe that this unique feeling was definitively translated and captured within the essence of this particular song.”

The successful blending of Mumford’s profound musical expertise and Peters’ evocative, storytelling voice has resulted in a track that is both technically accomplished and emotionally resonant. Critics have praised the collaboration for its lyrical depth and sophisticated arrangement, suggesting that it represents a significant step forward in Peters’ artistic journey. The partnership not only delivered an exceptional piece of music but also highlighted the compelling creative synergy between two artists from slightly different musical backgrounds. Fans are eagerly anticipating the release of their second collaborative effort, which is expected to continue this high standard of songwriting and production. The song is currently available on all major streaming platforms and serves as a sensitive exploration of love, loss, and the cautious hope for future happiness.