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“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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kite1975 wrote:
it´s a masterpiece ...hope i ca listen again live ..even more magnificent
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Giooz wrote:
YESS MAGNIFICENT
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senor_vale wrote:
Blondies' 'Atomic' .
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all_for_you wrote:
<3<3<3
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Rowan5215 wrote:
Surprisingly, this is not myy favourite... It's good, but not nearly as good as the absolute genius of "Moment of Surrender"... I just didn't get into this one as much as everyone else, it seems...
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TheLoveGuru wrote:
I was born, I was born to be with you!!!!
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MoveMenth wrote:
one of the top 5 , u2 tracks of all time :)
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ImNotInLoveXOXO wrote:
ah, U2 has indeed done it again...
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sintezi wrote:
Thank you for this song its GREAT. ;) I can't wait for new album and new concerts, especially in Poland. ;)
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BennodaLP wrote:
awesome track
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zlavek wrote:
ï don't usually like U2 that much, but this is pretty damn good!
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WichitaQ wrote:
the title perfectly describes their live performances of the song...
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marindt wrote:
i cried when they played this song in the concert at DC
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crankykaur wrote:
GENIUS i love these guys
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recvicente wrote:
I was breathless as well when first hearing this song ... love it!
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jvertigo wrote:
This seems to be a "love it or hate it" song. For me it was absolute love. I was breathless the first time I heard it, and live it was so good.... The Lemon-esque harmonizer in the back kills me. "I was born to sing for you...."
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scientist4u wrote:
i was born , i was born to be with you !!!!!!
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SilAlcantara wrote:
... For you ...
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myintx wrote:
Absolutely agree with PowerHour24 - this should have been a much bigger hit.. Miley/Britney get much more airplay in the US than U2... which STINKS... I think PowerHour24 nailed it - young music fans wouldn't know melody if it hit them in the face. p.s. Saw U2 live in Dallas. AWESOME!
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mahatmagm wrote:
best track in this album. The Edge is awesome in this track.
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