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Magic (Jolin Tsai song)
2003 single by Jolin Tsai From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Magic" (Chinese: 看我72變; pinyin: Kàn wǒ qī shí èr biàn) is a song by Taiwanese singer Jolin Tsai, featured on her fifth studio album Magic (2003). The track was written by Issac Chen, Edward Chan, and Charles Lee, and produced by Bing Wang. It was also used as the theme song for the online game Asgard and was released as a single on February 19, 2003, by Sony.[1]
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Background
On September 16, 2002, Tsai revealed that she had completed recording five songs for her upcoming album and would soon continue work on additional material.[2] On December 7, 2002, media outlets reported that the album was expected to be released in January 2003.[3] A listening session organized by Sony on February 12, 2003, invited music professionals such as Jamie Hsueh, Paula Ma, and John Yuan to review the new material and discuss the promotional sequence of the songs.[4] The following day, reports confirmed that the album's release date was set for March 7, 2003.[5]
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Composition
The song opens with a mysterious and playful prelude, featuring synthesized sounds designed to mimic the traditional Chinese sanxian. Combining elements of disco and hip-hop, it presents a dynamic rhythm and strong dance appeal.[6]
Music video
The music video for "Magic" was directed by Kuang Sheng with a production budget of NT$2 million. It showcased detailed computer-generated imagery, replacing background dancers with characters from the online game Asgard who appear alongside Tsai.[7] The choreography, created by Rambo Lan, emphasized intricate hand movements to evoke a magical and illusion-like visual effect. Throughout the video, Tsai appears in four distinct looks: a printed jumpsuit, a cowboy-inspired outfit, a casual equestrian ensemble, and a punk-style costume.[6]
Commercial performance
On December 26, 2003, "Magic" ranked first on UFO Radio's Top 100 Hits of the Year chart. On January 12, 2004, it was listed at number 24 on Hit FM Top 100 Singles of 2003.[8]
Critical reception
Tencent News described "Magic" as the defining track of Tsai's early 2000s career, noting that it established her signature dance-pop sound and played a significant role in shaping the contemporary C-pop music scene.[9]
Live performances
Tsai first performed "Magic" on March 8, 2003, on TTV's variety show Variety Flagship.[10] She later performed it at the 14th Golden Melody Awards on August 2, 2003,[11] and on Hunan TV's Music Continued on August 13, 2003.[12] On October 10, 2003, she performed the track at the Believe in Taiwan Party,[13] followed by an appearance at the China Anji Huangpu River Source Ecological Culture Festival on November 2, 2003.[14] Tsai also included the song in her performances at the 2003 Asia Super Stars Anti Piracy Concert on November 15, 2003,[15] and the Star Storm Concert on November 30, 2003.[16]
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Credits and personnel
- Rashid Lo – guitar
- Paula Ma – backing vocals
- Bing Wang – rapping
- Sean Chen – recording engineering
- Johnny – recording engineering
- M.E Studio – recording studio
- Morgan Studio – recording studio
- Dave Yang – mixing engineering
- Life Studio – mixing studio
Release history
References
External links
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