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About This Track
“Magnificent” originated from the band’s improvised recording sessions with Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois in Fez, Morocco in June 2007.The track was created out of a series of chord changes in the midst of a jam. The Edge noted that “The basic chord progression had a power that got everyone inspired. I think we all knew that it was inherently joyful, which is rare.” A group of Moroccan percussionists played along with the band, and the result quickly became a band favourite during the sessions.
Bono noted that the lyrics were influenced by both Cole Porter and Bach, and that the song is about “two lovers holding on to each other and trying to turn their life into worship.”Lanois described the song’s origins: “We wanted to have something euphoric and Bono came up with that little melody. And he loved that melody, and stuck with it. Almost like a fanfare. And then I was involved in the lyrical process on that, because we wanted to talk about sacrifice that one makes for one’s medium or one’s art. I thought it had for a setting New York in the 50s; looking out a small bedroom window. Maybe a Charlie Parker kind of figure.”
Will.i.am participated in the creation of an as-yet unreleased remix.
Bono noted that the lyrics were influenced by both Cole Porter and Bach, and that the song is about “two lovers holding on to each other and trying to turn their life into worship.”Lanois described the song’s origins: “We wanted to have something euphoric and Bono came up with that little melody. And he loved that melody, and stuck with it. Almost like a fanfare. And then I was involved in the lyrical process on that, because we wanted to talk about sacrifice that one makes for one’s medium or one’s art. I thought it had for a setting New York in the 50s; looking out a small bedroom window. Maybe a Charlie Parker kind of figure.”
Will.i.am participated in the creation of an as-yet unreleased remix.
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Chameleon_Boy wrote:
What can I say... Brilliant song!
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tux_rock wrote:
I was born to listen to this song ;)
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nicki-77 wrote:
♥
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infra_vermelho wrote:
Você fez o scrobble desta faixa 1.813 vezes. Você fez o primeiro scrobble dela em 29 Jun 2009.
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dieter1232456 wrote:
Feine Musik !
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PowerHour24 wrote:
Edge's riff here is one of the most infectious sounds ever, from the first time I heard those opening notes I've loved this one.
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zaarasammy wrote:
ooohhhh.............oooooooohhhh.........ooooooooooooooo...............so magnificient
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wiwaU2 wrote:
U2 ... mein Lebenselexier ... :-)))
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BlueVogue wrote:
Only love can leave such a mark... <3
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R3B3L1724 wrote:
This is a joyful song and beautifully written. And what can you say about The Edge still one of my favourite Guitarist.
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hillers wrote:
Not a fan of the new mix they played at the end of the tour. Nothing was wrong with the original!
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Axel_Wolf wrote:
Magnificent song... [2]
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Ferdokki wrote:
Not my favorite U2 song, but I still love it because it's U2!!! n___n
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dominichh wrote:
epic
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Depeche4ka wrote:
<3
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OutTheZone wrote:
"I was born to be with you!" [2] Best song on the album.
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The80sFan wrote:
Just KICK ASS! I love the vintage Edge guitar sound here and Bono sounds great on this one, lyrics are quite good as well.
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LetiFrank wrote:
"I was born to be with you!"
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Alarmwolf wrote:
awesome
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Bee4Cee wrote:
;-)
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