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Florence + The Machine Reimagines 'Lungs' at BBC Proms

The band performed their debut album with an orchestral twist at London's Royal Albert Hall, marking their only UK show of 2024.

  • Florence + The Machine performed their 2009 debut album 'Lungs' in full at the BBC Proms, accompanied by conductor Jules Buckley and his orchestra.
  • The concert featured medieval instruments and a unique orchestral arrangement, enhancing the gothic and dramatic elements of the original songs.
  • Tickets for the 'Symphony of Lungs' concert sold out instantly, with over 20,000 people joining the queue for on-the-day tickets.
  • Florence Welch expressed the challenges of revisiting the songs, noting the 'crazy' vocal ranges and the personal significance of the album's themes.
  • The performance included rare live renditions of tracks like 'Bird Song' and fan favorites such as 'Dog Days Are Over' and 'Rabbit Heart (Raise It Up)'.
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