"Magic" [a "XANADU" cover] (originally Olivia Newton-John) [2022 REMASTER] - Michael Ash Sharbaugh by Michael Ash Sharbaugh published on 2022-05-28T08:37:46Z (Farrar; arr. Sharbaugh) Michael Ash Sharbaugh [ https://soundcloud.com/michael-ash-sharbaugh ]: vocals, guitars, synthesizers and sequencer programming, drums and drum machine programming, and 'found sounds' Composed and Recorded 1979 to May 26, 2022. sm75 [edit 01] [VOX] [em 01] [2022 REMASTER] [24WAV]. -+- "This song is dedicated to Heather Vanderpool: 'Thanks for introducing Me to 'Xanadu-proper.'" ~ Michael Ash Sharbaugh -+- come take My hand You should know Me I've always been in Your mind You know I will be kind I'll be guiding You building Your dream has to start now there's no other road to take You won't make a mistake I'll be guiding You - Ya have to believe We are magic nothing can stand in Our way have to believe We are magic don't let Your aim ever stray and if all Your hopes survive destiny will arrive and bring all Your dreams alive for You - from where I stand You are home free the planets align -- it's so rare there's promise in the air and I'm guiding You through every turn I'll be near You I'll come every time You call I'll catch You when Ya fall I'll be guiding You - Ya have to believe We are magic nothing can stand in Our way have to believe We are magic don't let Your aim ever stray and if all Your hopes survive destiny will arrive and bring all Your dreams alive for You and bring all Your dreams to life for You - [ haaaaaa >>> ] - Ya have to believe We are magic nothing can stand in Our way have to believe We are magic don't let Your aim ever stray and if all Your hopes survive destiny will arrive and bring all Your dreams alive for You and bring all Your dreams to life for You - Genre Electronic Comment by Simple Circuits Great ver. of this classic with a lovely twist 2022-06-02T16:06:44Z Comment by Neons Gone Mad / Prof. Oddfellow You've captured the magical qualities of the original! Plus, you've taken the song to a deeper level ... not merely a pop remake. That heavy drum, like the beating of a heart that /needs/ some magic to get out of a foggy wilderness. The music and percussion reminds me standing outside a dance club, perhaps in the dark back alley. The whole feeling, including the vocal style, recalls the feeling of seeking and finding something truly magical that night. Such a fascinating, complex take on the original! 2022-05-31T18:54:49Z Comment by cosmic keanu Whoa!! 2022-05-30T18:48:58Z Comment by Jonathan Beckenstein I can hear how this spans decades. 2022-05-30T12:51:35Z Comment by Jonathan Beckenstein Very imaginative take on a classic "guilty pleasure" song of mine. 2022-05-30T12:50:54Z Comment by Adrian Hallam This song gets in your head- dreamy & Magic work Mr. Masher. 2022-05-28T20:44:26Z Comment by Adrian Hallam Amazing vibrato- Love your interpretation & reinvention of this classic 2022-05-28T20:43:13Z Comment by Adrian Hallam Nice dark sounding piano intro 2022-05-28T20:40:59Z Comment by Lady of Fire Poetry Love it! 2022-05-28T15:41:48Z Comment by markjbennett Fantastic vocals and the soundscape is a real labour of love. Great reinvention of this classic. Thanks for sharing Michael 2022-05-28T09:09:07Z