Wednesday Rachmaninoff and today Chawki. That’s quite a leap. Who is Chawki? Your guess is better than mine. Let’s find out…. I heard this song when my kids played it, and I thought maybe ‘I should add it to the collection‘ to appease the crew. I must have been in a jocular mood at the time, but now having second thoughts. What the heck, let’s run with it.
Magic in the Air is a 2014 single by Ivorian musical group Magic System, featuring Moroccan singer Chawki. This was an association football themed song focusing on African football and released in March 2014 to coincide with preparations for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. As I write this, Australia and Argentina are set to play a friendly tomorrow morning (my time). Yay! Here’s Messi and his sons playing football in his living room. Very cool.
On t’invite à la magie, y a pas de raccourci,
Oublie tes soucis, viens faire la folie
Feel the magic in the air, allez allez allez,
Levez les mains en l’air, allez allez allez.
Which translates as:
We invite you to the magic, and there are no shortcuts
Forget your worries, and come and join the madness
Feel the magic in the air, go on, go on, go on
Raise your hands in the air, go on, go on, go on
It reminded me a bit of Shakira’s South African football anthem – Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) (The Official 2010 FIFA World Cup™ Song). I think Shakira’s version is the better celebratory song. But anyways we are going with Magic in the Air today which was earning significant airplay in stadiums during football matches. Interestingly, it was played every time France scored a goal at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, which saw them win the whole tournament.
Wikipedia: Ahmed Chawki (Arabic: أحمد شوقي; born 31 May 1982), known professionally by his stage name Chawki, is a Moroccan singer, songwriter and producer. Chawki began his career in the early 2000s. He had a music band named La Paloma which mainly focused on Arabic and Moroccan music. On occasion of the 2014 World Cup, he was featured in a football-themed song Magic in the Air by Magic System, a hit in France and Belgium.
Magic System is an Ivorian coupé-décalé band from Abidjan. It was founded in 1996 and comprises Asalfo, Goude, Tino, and Manadja. It is the largest city and the economic capital of the Ivory Coast.
References:
1. Magic in the Air – Wikipedia
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Love it! Such fun!
Hola Sharon. I thought more animated music would be a good change on here. I hope you are having a good weekend.
This song is positive and upbeat. Your kids are right! It’s Father’s Day today, over here and in the US, so I hope your kids are spoiling you.
Yes, it’s Father’s Day here as well. My son left on a football trip with his team. They have said many sweet words to me today. Thank you.
That’s nice!!
‘the blue of my mother has always been my colour’
God I love that song. She is so good.
Hi Matt, thanks for sending me ‘blue’. Yes, very nice song, very reflective! The lyrics are good. I’m OK, hope you are well.
I know Perri is not many people’s cup of tea, but I am consistently captured by her manner of delivery (tone and inflection of voice) and the wording is exemplary. If I haven’t heard a song by Perri in any one day I feel a bit lost lol Oh that reminds me.
Matt, why do you say Christina Perri isn’t many people’s cup of tea? I thought she was hugely popular!!!
Perri was popular, but few listen to her latest album and also few enjoy her songs on my page. Blue has just 43 thousand views in 12 months.
This is cool Matthew!
Perri and the music of Marcela Gandara just want me to break out crying. Can’t get enough of them:
Enjoyable! Although I don’t understand the language, the sentiment is there! Thanks for sharing!
Sorry Sharon, I should have sent you this copy with English subtitles. This was the first song I heard from Marcela. I was in a perfume shop and ‘Pensaba en Ti’ came on the speakers and it floored me. I asked for the artists name and later that afternoon I listened to one hour of her music on YT and there wasn’t an ordinary song sung. Cheers Sharon.
First of all, what’s a perfume shop Matt? Is it exactly as it sounds? And oh, the second video has subtitles but I think they are in Spanish!!! Lol!!
It’s a place where they sell fragrances, and I was looking for my favourite ‘Joop’. I must have made a mistake and sent you the wrong video.
I hope this is correct:
Hi Matt, thank you. Got and listened again to both videos with English subtitles! I like the words! I’ve never heard of Marcela Gandara, she has a soothing voice! Never figured you for a ‘Joop’ man! Ha! Ha!. Hope you get this as my internet has been playing up all day!! Miserable!
Sorry to read about your internet. What’s a Joop man? I didn’t know there was one. I’m glad you were able to see the English translation twice. Hehe
It was just a joke Matt!! I kind of remember the smell of ‘Joop’ quite pleasant! Yes, my internet is a pain in the neck. I depend on it for almost everything, so when it goes down which it frequently does, I’m stuck!! The modern world has got it’s downsides! Cheers!
‘Joop’ is easily by favourite cologne and has been since I was a young adult. ‘Eternity’ is pretty good as well.
Why does your internet go down so often in this day and age? I don’t mean to be disparaging, but I thought everyone had good connections these days. I hardly lose connection here with the optical fibre they installed.
Of course you are not being disparaging Matt! My cousin who presents a radio show via WhatsApp said the identical thing. It’s so annoying I could scream! I am paying money for a service I am barely getting! Anyway, rant over (for now) Ha! Ha!
Hope all is well!
Melodic! Very nice!
I have a cool story about this one too. Haha. I was on a bus ride back home from ‘Chapinero’ a locality south of here and this song ‘Adorrandote’ came onto my random audio play list. I hadn’t ever heard it below. I imagine someone sent it unbeknownst to me. I was besotted with it and listened to it on repeat for the 45 minute journey home. haha. When Marcela enters the song ‘Adorandote’ (Adoring You) I was gobsmacked by the quality of her voice and still am.
Another one from Marcela. Let me know if you’ve had enough of Marcela. I wouldn’t be offended lol
Bring it on! I don’t mind at all! Another cracker. Lovely voice.
Ok, I’ll bring it on.. https://youtu.be/IuDVEq5x-1I I suppose the english subtitles work here.
Morning Matthew! Another great song, I really enjoy any type of ‘duet’ this is good. Wishing you a wonderful day.
You too. I’m chuffed you like the song. Thanks for your feedback. Have a great one!
The song ‘You are here’ Tu estas aqui’. I don’t know if it was sent as intended.
Another one from Marcela in English https://youtu.be/a7tWehX9IwU
I could listen to her all day, no problem lol
Highly catchy Matt.
My kids like it! You are a kid at heart Bruce.
An undeniably joyous, uplifting & catchy song!