Magic (Coldplay song)

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"Magic"
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Single by Coldplay
from the album Ghost Stories
Released3 March 2014 (2014-03-03)
Recorded2013
Studio The Bakery and The Beehive (London, England)
Genre
Length
  • 4:45 (album version)
  • 4:18 (radio edit)
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Coldplay singles chronology
"Atlas"
(2013)		"Magic"
(2014)		"A Sky Full of Stars"
(2014)
Music video
"Magic" on YouTube

"Magic" is a song by British rock band Coldplay from their sixth studio album, Ghost Stories (2014). It was released on 3 March 2014 as the record's lead single, being written and produced by band members Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland, Will Champion, Chris Martin, while production assistance was provided by Paul Epworth.

Contents

Background and recording

The song was recorded by the band during sessions for their sixth studio album in 2013, at their purpose-built studios The Bakery and The Beehive in North London, England, both originally constructed for work on their two previous studio albums, 2008's Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends and 2011's Mylo Xyloto respectively. The song's bass riff, the first part of the song, was originally conceived by Guy Berryman during the band's recording sessions in February 2013. [3]

The single art for "Magic" was etched by British-based, Czech etching artist Mila Fürstová. [4] The artwork features a symbolic white dove imposed onto a blue background. Much like other artworks of the Ghost Stories album cycle, the image depicts a scenario contained within the perimeter of the subject of focus, this time the white dove. The scenario features imagery related to stage magic, including a levitating couple, a flying deck of cards and a theater stage.

Composition

A beat consisting of a "muffled snare" and "dusty bass riff" is repeated throughout most of the song. As the song progresses, a piano is later added to the instrumentation which is eventually swapped out for a stomp-clap beat and again for a synth beat. Following the song's second chorus, these beats are gradually combined while Martin sings in falsetto. The song's "anticlimactic" portion then decreases intensity until it has eventually resumed to simply a snare and bass riff. [5]

Critical reception

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"Magic"
"Magic" features a similar production style to tracks on Mylo Xyloto , yet contrasts with its softer, less "colourful" music.
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Jamieson Cox of Time magazine wrote that "Magic" isn't as far from the style of Coldplay's previous albums as "Midnight", the first track from Ghost Stories that was revealed. He added that the single "does hint at a few new tricks up the band's sleeve," and described it as "a successful marriage of old and new". [6] Rolling Stone magazine's Kory Grow commented in similar tone, calling the song "a return to form," proven "to be Coldplay through and through". [7] Digital Spy's Lewis Corner concurred, writing: "[The song] isn't a quick card trick to draw you in like some of the band's previous hits, but rather a long-form spectacle that slowly allures you with its intricacies and delicate craftsmanship." [8]

Writing for Consequence of Sound , Alex Young opined that the track "sounds a lot less Bon Iver and a lot more Chris Martin drinking a venti, no-whip Skinny Vanilla Latte on a Sunday afternoon." [9] Carl Williot of Idolator noted the song's Edge influence and commented that it showed "a tonedown their trademark grandeur in exchange for a more minimalist, atmospheric set of songs." [10] Spin's Kyle McGovern had similar thoughts, and called the track "a low-key meditation on love." [11] Bill Lamb of About.com gave the song 4.5 stars out of 5 and called it a "refreshingly simple, heartwarming love song." [12] Writing for Los Angeles Times , Mikael Wood commented: "With Martin's delicate falsetto floating over a muted drum-machine beat ... this one offers up a sumptuous vocal melody – and a surprisingly soulful one at that". [13]

Rankings

"Magic" on select critic rankings
PublisherYearListicleRankRef.
3voor12 2014Songs of the Year 201425 [14]
Billboard 2022The 50 Best Love Songs of the 21st Century26 [15]
Mondo Sonoro 2014The 50 Best International Songs of 201443 [16]
NPO Radio 2 2015 Top 2000 438 [17]
Rolling Stone 201450 Best Songs of 201430 [18]
Tampa Bay Times 2019The Best Pop Songs of the 2010s45 [19]

Music video

Background and concept

Cecile and Claude argue. The music video mimics early silent films, which used methods such as straightforward cinematography and intertitles to subtitle the otherwise inaudible characters. Coldplay's Magic - Excerpt.gif
Cecile and Claude argue. The music video mimics early silent films, which used methods such as straightforward cinematography and intertitles to subtitle the otherwise inaudible characters.

A music video for "Magic" was directed by Jonas Åkerlund. [20] Starring Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi, the video pays tribute to silent films, and is based on a literal interpretation of "Magic", with the narrative revolving around an "old-timey magic show". [21] The five-minute music video was premiered on music video hosting service Vevo on 7 April 2014.

The narrative of the music video is centered around a magic show, which was translated by the director from a literal interpretation of Coldplay's song, whose lyrics make allusions to various magic tricks and stunts. [22] The video itself is presented as a monochrome silent film, [23] with cinematography and production mimicking those of the early 20th Century silent films, [24] including an opening credits sequence, with "ragtime jazz", reminiscent of those used in early silent films. [25] The video's narrative has been compared to the 2006 film The Prestige , without the "gripping" elements of the film. [26]

When Jonas Åkerlund was interviewed, he said, despite the silent movie influences of it, the video was set in the present. [27]

Synopsis and reception

Cecile (Zhang Ziyi) is a stage magician who performs magic in a traveling circus. She performs with Christophe (Chris Martin), a young magician who serves as Cecile's assistant. The duo perform various routine magic acts, such as impalement arts and shapeshifting. Cecile is married to Claude (also played by Chris Martin), a famous magician who, in addition to being an alcoholic, is violently aggressive to his wife. As Christophe continues to perform with Cecile, he starts to notice evidence of Claude's aggressive behavior towards Cecile, including bruises across her arm and witnessing Claude shouting at his wife, reducing her to tears.

Christophe, after he learns the art of levitation, formulates an idea to relieve Cecile of her troubles with Claude. He invites Cecile into the show tent to show her his newly-learnt ability to levitate himself. This however, upsets Claude who, after accusing his wife of cheating on him with Christophe, seeks to challenge him to a fight in one of his alcohol-fueled rampages. Christophe, however, uses his new abilities to levitate Claude and send him flying into the sky, thus saving Cecile from Claude. The two continue the show without Claude and show off new entertaining magic tricks and stunts.

Carl Williott of American music website Idolator wrote positively of the video, stating that it was "a quirky, entertaining video, specifically the parts with Martin playing a goofy-ass villain". [26] Jason Scott of music blog Popdust also wrote positively, describing the music video's imagery as "vivid" and "a literal interpretation of what we've all come to expect from a 1920s side-show attraction". [28] The video was filmed on 4 and 5 February 2014 in Los Angeles State Historic Park and no camera tricks were used.

Covers and versions

In July 2014, R&B artist Brandy released a rerecorded version of "Magic" to her TwitMusic account. [29] [30] The same day, it peaked at number one on Billboard 's Trending 140 chart, less than 24 hours after its premiere. [31] Covered in live performances by various artists. In April 2014, singer Aloe Blacc performed the song on BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge. [32] A few days later, You Me at Six covered the song BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge on the same venue. [33] Singer Rita Ora gave a mashup rendition of "Magic" and Beyoncé's "Drunk in Love" at the Radio 1's Big Weekend event in May 2014. [34] In September 2014, Jacob Banks also sang "Magic" on BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge. [35] [36] The song was also covered by singer-songwriter Lauren Aquilina for her own BBC Radio 1 Maida Vale Studios session.

Track listing

Digital download
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Magic"
4:34

Personnel

Adapted from DR credits. [37]

Charts

Certifications

Certifications for "Magic"
RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA) [102] 4× Platinum280,000‡
Belgium (BEA) [103] Platinum20,000‡
Canada (Music Canada) [104] Platinum80,000‡
Denmark (IFPI Danmark) [105] Platinum90,000‡
Italy (FIMI) [106] 3× Platinum90,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ) [107] Platinum15,000*
Portugal (AFP) [108] Platinum20,000‡
Spain (PROMUSICAE) [109] Platinum60,000‡
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland) [110] Gold15,000^
United Kingdom (BPI) [111] Platinum709,000 [112]
United States (RIAA) [113] Platinum1,000,000‡
Streaming
Denmark (IFPI Danmark) [114] Platinum2,600,000†
Spain (PROMUSICAE) [115] Platinum8,000,000†

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.
† Streaming-only figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Release history and formats for "Magic"
RegionDateFormatLabel
Australia [116] 3 March 2014Digital download Parlophone
France [117]
United States [118]
Italy [119] Contemporary hit radio
United States [120] 10 March 2014 Adult album alternative Atlantic

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