The Magic Epic – Sally (2021)
With his folk single, The Magic Epic is paying tribute to the journey of a friend and the friendship they have in ‘Sally’. The single honours her journey from a dark spiral in the club scene to bright days of love and health. Woven into this tribute are the friendship they share and the support provided by each throughout trying times.
While the single touches on a very personal relationship, the folk-rock music is relatable and easy to connect with. The Magic Epic’s ability to tell a compelling story packed with emotion and nuance shines through in the track. The accompanying music video uses beautiful simplicity to bring the music to dancing life.
‘Sally’ opens with a gentle and bright piano line. The softness of the melody eases you before The Magic Epic’s soothing vocals enter. The piano-driven melody continues under the vocals with a gentle wave of swelling tones to create the rise and fall of life. It is a hauntingly beautiful melody that sends shivers through your body and could easily bring a tear to your eyes. The gentle tones give way to a soaring guitar for a burst of rock against the folk. This burst of music is a perfect moment of change that reflects the story in the lyrics with sonic perfection.
While the melody hits you with emotion, the vocals bring the context. The storytelling lyrics are delivered with a sense of resignation at the start of the track. This dips into sadness tinged with nostalgia before the chorus has you brimming with negative emotions. When the melody swings, the vocals gain an uplifting vibe. There is a feeling of awe in the delivery as the lyrics bring you to the bright turn of the story. As he calls out against the guitar, you can’t help but smile and feel the sadness of the first half of the track slide off you.
The beauty of the music is brought to life through a simple music video. Throughout the video, you follow a ballerina dancing through the streets. This is a tribute to Sally who is a dancer and combines two artistic disciplines to hit you with the emotions of the track. The delicacy of the dance in the video matches the light touch of the piano in the first half of the track. When the music takes a turn, the dance takes on a different feeling with a sense of freedom and light.
The Magic Epic is paying tribute to the strength of a friend and the connection of their relationship in the emotional ‘Sally’. A deeply touching single, it has you brimming with emotion as shivers race through you from the delicate piano line to the intimate emotive vocals. Through the dancing of a ballerina in the music video, the delicacy of the subject is brought to vivid and emotional life.
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