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Magick (song)
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"Magick" is a song released by London
new rave
band Klaxons
on October 30, 2006. It reached #29 in the UK singles chart, released on November 5. It is also taken from their album Myths of the Near Future
, which was released on January 29, 2007.
The track is a reference to British
occultist Aleister Crowley
citing parts of spells written by him and other related matters such as the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn
.
7" vinyl
12" vinyl
London
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new rave
New Rave
New rave is a term applied to several types of music that fuse elements of electronic music, new wave, rock, indie, techno, bastard pop, breakbeat hardcore and electro house...
band Klaxons
Klaxons
Klaxons are a British indie rock band, based in London. Following the release of numerous 7-inch singles on different independent record labels, as well as the success of previous singles "Magick" and "Golden Skans", the band released their debut album, Myths of the Near Future on 29 January 2007....
on October 30, 2006. It reached #29 in the UK singles chart, released on November 5. It is also taken from their album Myths of the Near Future
Myths of the Near Future (album)
Klaxons' French label Because released "As Above, So Below" as a limited edition clear vinyl 12" in November 2007. The 12" features two versions of the track, a French language version and a remix by Justice....
, which was released on January 29, 2007.
The track is a reference to British
United Kingdom
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occultist Aleister Crowley
Aleister Crowley
Aleister Crowley , born Edward Alexander Crowley, and also known as both Frater Perdurabo and The Great Beast, was an influential English occultist, astrologer, mystic and ceremonial magician, responsible for founding the religious philosophy of Thelema. He was also successful in various other...
citing parts of spells written by him and other related matters such as the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn
Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn
The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn was a magical order active in Great Britain during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, which practiced theurgy and spiritual development...
.
Track listing
CD single- "Magick" – 3:38
- "Hall of Records" – 2:53
- "Magick" (Simian Mobile DiscoSimian Mobile DiscoSimian Mobile Disco are a United Kingdom-based production and remix team formed in 2005 by James Ford and Jas Shaw of the band Simian. Musically, they are known for their analogue production...
Mix) – 7:20
7" vinyl
- "Magick" – 3:38
- "Hall of Records" – 2:53
12" vinyl
- "Magick" (Simian Mobile DiscoSimian Mobile DiscoSimian Mobile Disco are a United Kingdom-based production and remix team formed in 2005 by James Ford and Jas Shaw of the band Simian. Musically, they are known for their analogue production...
Mix) – 7:20