Reviewed by Duzzy Clayton 

Regular Readers of Fanbase Music Magazine would remember my interview with Flash Rockers MARENE where I chatted to the band about their then-latest single Partners in Crime. I am happy to announce the band is back with an awesome new single namely Black Magic Girl, which is the 3rd single off their upcoming album Rising After Midnight

Upon first listening to the track, I am immediately taken aback by the piano church kind of music which seems to be only a second or two till we met with the awesome voice of Tyler Duggan. If you know anything about MARENE, their sound kind of reminds you and brings back the awesome hair metal sounds of the 80s but with a modern-day twist and I get this feeling right from the very first note of the lyrics
I should also note at the very first few seconds of the song I can hear the great production work and quality recording of not only the vocals but also the music of the single, at this point I am taken back by the great drum beats that is accompanying Tyler’s voice. The 80s keyboard sound is also a great accompaniment to the song.   
When I reach the chorus I can already feel the catchy lyrics of ‘Black Magic Girl. Woah, Woah, and find myself singing along and tapping my feet to the awesome sounds of the single
I must give a shout to the whole band because everything from the lyrics to the vocals to each instrument heard in the song is done to perfection and I can hear how tight this band actually is by just the great song and music arrangement
I can see myself listening to this when I am feeling inspired, or when I am having a few friends over for a braai or enjoying a cool board game and this song playing in the background

When asked about their views and recording and writing the song, the band members had this to say: 

 

Tyler Duggan:

“I wrote the song “Black Magic Girl” as an exploration of the captivating and dangerous allure of a mysterious woman. The lyrics depict her as both a blessing and a curse, with an undeniable beauty that allows her to see through others. The song delves into the dark and enigmatic nature of this woman, who resides in the shadows and holds a power that is both enticing and unforgiving.

The production of “Black Magic Girl” aimed to create an ethereal and atmospheric sound, invoking a sense of airiness. The intention was to evoke a visual experience for the listener, allowing them to immerse themselves in the music and conjure images in their minds. I wanted to create a captivating blend of rock licks and pop hooks, much like many other songs by MARENE. The song takes listeners on a journey, starting off small and intimate and gradually building up to a massive and impactful finale.

‘Black Magic Girl’, she’s a blessing, she’s a curse. And production was pretty much the same. Out of all the songs, this one was the most difficult to get right. I just had a sound in my head I wanted to achieve and the first couple of mixes weren’t doing it for me. So we cut the song up, and rebuilt the entire beginning to better fit the atmosphere I wanted for the song. The end product is something I’m extremely proud of, not only are you listening to ‘Black Magic Girl’, but you’re also feeling her presence.”

Maronay Todkill: 

“I had a lot of fun and freedom in ‘Black Magic Girl’ when it came to the instrumentation. The sky was the limit. And I believe that if you have this kind of freedom in a song, it can be a blessing and a curse because you can do anything, but what do you do? ‘Black Magic Girl’ is Exactly that. A woman, an entity, that could be anything you want her to be: because she is magical. “

Ozzey Padayachee: 

“Our journey in crafting ‘Black Magic Girl’ was an exhilarating exploration of mystique and creativity. Each note and lyric became a brushstroke, painting a vivid portrait of a captivating character. We delved into the depths of our imagination, merging haunting melodies with evocative storytelling. The process was both thrilling and enchanting, as we sought to capture the essence of the Black Magic Girl and bring her enigmatic world to life through music. We hope that listeners will be entranced by the spellbinding aura of the song, just as we were during its creation.

I can definitely see this song doing well on radio stations around the world and I will definitely be giving it loads of airtime on The Brunch An. Lunch show I host.
What I like about this track is the cool hair metal 80s sound that I feel never stuck around long enough with the movement of grunge taking over in the ’90s, it is nice to see bands such as MARENE bringing it back but also giving it their own identity of the modern age.
I would like to congratulate MAARENE on yet another great track and I cannot wait once the album is complete, it is definitely going to be a gem in my collection”
I can definitely see this song doing well on radio stations around the world and I will definitely be giving it loads of airtime on The Brunch And Lunch show I host 
What I like about this track is the cool hair metal 80s sound that I feel never stuck around long enough with the movement of grunge taking over in the ’90s, it is nice to see bands such as MARENE bringing it back but also giving it their own identity of the modern age.
I would like to congratulate MAARENE on yet another great track and I cannot wait once the album is complete, it is definitely going to be a gem in my collection  
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Lyrics

She’s a blessing she’s a curse

She’s a beauty, could see right through me

In a dark room, she resides

Among the living, not forgiving

Not forgiving

Not forgiving

Nowhere to run cause she’s a

Black magic girl

A black magic girl

Black magic girl

A kiss that’ll kill a man

And keep you down in

The hole she found you in

You’ll beg for a second chance

When you’re on your knees

Feeding her fantasies

One life for another, she cast a spell

I’m in trouble

Nowhere to run cause she a

Black magic girl

A black magic girl

Black magic girl

The truth, all lies

Intoxicated goodbyes

She’ll never ever let you go

Black magic girl

The love she gave

Infatuation mistake

She’ll never ever let you go

Black magic girl

Black magic girl

A black magic girl

The truth, all lies

Intoxicated goodbyes

She’ll never ever let you go

Black magic girl

The love she gave

Infatuation mistake

She’ll never ever let you go

Black magic girl

The truth, all lies

Intoxicated goodbyes

She’ll never ever let you go

Black magic girl

And the love she gave

Infatuation mistake

She’ll never ever let you go

Black magic girl

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