Damon Albarn stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live! to perform "Royal Morning Blue" from his new album The Nearer The Fountain, More Pure The Stream Flows. Instead of a traditional band setup, Albarn had a string quartet accompany him as he performed from a grand piano. Together, they gave a beautifully controlled and intimate performance. Watch them play "Royal Morning Blue" below.
VIDEO: Damon Albarn performed "Royal Morning Blue" on Kimmel
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