2014Released
4:45

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Interesting facts and trivia about Magic. By Songfacts®.

The lead single from Ghost Stories is an intimate meditation on love sung by Chris Martin over minimalist, bass heavy instrumentation. Call it magic Call it true Call it magic when I'm with you The song was recorded by Coldplay in 2013 during sessions for Ghost Stories at their purpose-built studios, The Bakery and The Beehive in North London.

The artwork for the release depicts a white dove imposed onto a blue canvas. It was done by British etching artist Mila Fürstová, who also created a pair of wings in the shape of a broken heart for the Ghost Stories album cover.

The song's music video was directed by Jonas Åkerlund, who has previously worked with Madonna, Lady Gaga and U2. The Swedish filmmaker and video director's best known achievement is his Grammy-winning contribution to the promo of Madonna's "Ray Of Light." The clip stars Ziyi Zhang (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) as a "beautiful young magicienne" in a 1920s traveling circus, with Chris Martin doubling up as both her loyal assistant and jealous husband.

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Song Analysis

Key, BPM (tempo) and time signature of Magic.
F♯Key
MinorMode
4/4Time Signature
93BPM

Album

The album Magic is released on.

Released By

The record label that has released Magic.
Parlophone UK
© 2014 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company.
℗ 2014 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company.

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