"Magic" blends shimmering guitars, warm synths, and soulful vocals. It explores the emotional pull of technology and the longing to reconnect with real life.
Studio Master 03:30
A Capella Choral 03:30
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MAGIC
DOUG MCARTHUR
Sonic & Emotional Profile
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Primary Moods
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Reflective & Yearning: Opens with acoustic introspection about digital fatigue.
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Hopeful & Uplifting: Builds to a warm, anthemic chorus about real connection.
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Cinematic / Building: Transitions from intimate acoustics to a full, lush production.
Instrumentation
Shimmering acoustic and electric guitars, warm analog synths, driving bass (John Baron), dynamic percussion (Cody Iwasiuk), and layered backing vocals (Diaphanie). Produced by Elessar Thiessen.
Available Audio Assets
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Studio Master
The main alt-pop radio mix. Full instrumentation and vocals.
Instrumental
Lead vocals removed. Perfect for dialogue-heavy underscore.
A Capella Choral
Stunning choir arrangement by McKye. Highly emotional and raw.
Electronic Remix
Upbeat, club-ready iteration. Currently in production.
Sync Placement Ideas
Thematic alignment based on lyrical content and musical build.
Coming-of-Age
Scenes involving realizations about friendship, leaving social media behind, or romantic epiphanies.
Tech Documentary
Opening/Closing credits for films discussing digital wellbeing, social media algorithms, and mental health.
Brand / Commercial
Telecom, travel, or lifestyle brands focusing on "unplugging" and cherishing real, grounded moments.
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Title: Magic
Artist: Doug McArthur
Release Date: October 14, 2025
Writers / Composers: Doug McArthur (100%)
Publisher: [Artist Publisher Info / Copyright Control]
Master Owner: Doug McArthur
One-Stop / Easy Clear: Yes
Producer: Elessar Thiessen
Studios: Elessar Thiessen's home studio & No Fun Club, Winnipeg, MB.
Instrumentation: John Baron (bass), Cody Iwasiuk (drums), Diaphanie (backing vocals), Elessar Thiessen (guitar, piano, synth, percussion).
Artwork: Alex Plante
Key: A Major
BPM: 80
Genre: Alt-Pop, Indie Folk, Singer-Songwriter
Moods: Reflective, Hopeful, Yearning, Anthemic, Warm, Cinematic
Themes: Digital Detox, Technology Fatigue, Real Life Connection, Love, Grounding, Community.
Similar Artists (FFO): Ben Howard, Hozier, The Paper Kites, Dermot Kennedy, Noah Kahan, Vance Joy, Ray LaMontagne
Versions Available:
1. Studio Master
2. Instrumental
3. A Capella Choral Arrangement (Arranged by McKye)
4. Remix (TBA)
Contact / Website: www.dougmcarthur.net
Email: doug@dougmcarthur.net
Song Structure & Progression
Key
A Major
Chord Progressions
- Verse A | E/G# | G | D/F#
- Pre-Chorus E
- Chorus A | Em | Bm | A
- Bridge Bm | E | A | Bm | E | Dm | E
Musical Note:
The progression utilizes a descending bassline in the verse (A to G# to G to F#) creating a sense of falling or "peering into the infinite scroll," before resolving into the wide, uplifting, and diatonic A Major chorus which mirrors the thematic realization of finding "magic" at home.