Their earliest albums were hard rock that drew heavily from the space-rock and Pink Floyd styles of the same period. The 70’s gave them the occasion to issue some masterpieces, like for example "A Tab in the Ocean (1972) "Remember the Future" (1973) and "Recycled" (1975). Each is a conceptual album that is a nice blend of melodic guitar and keyboards with a vocal story. "Journey To The Centre Of The Eye" is a mindblowing epic with lots of echoplex guitar and dual Mellotrons which is quite in tune with the Krautrock stuff going on around them, yet is definitely British. "Magic is a Child" had shorter songs and were less less satisfying.
Nektar's entire back catalogue has been re-vamped and remastered and is about to be re-issued in the USA, supported by a tour. A new Studio CD "Book of Days" is targeted for 20th March 2007 release on EMI - Caroline.
The band has recently been joined for their upcoming tour by the bass player Peter Pichl (Running Wild and other bands).
Do You Believe In Magic
Nektar Lyrics
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How the music can free her, whenever it starts
And it's magic, if the music is groovy
It makes you feel happy like an old-time movie
I'll tell you about the magic, and it'll free your soul
But it's like trying to tell a stranger 'bout rock and roll
If you believe in magic don't bother to choose
Just go and listen it'll start with a smile
It won't wipe off your face no matter how hard you try
Your feet start tapping and you can't seem to find
How you got there, so just blow your mind
If you believe in magic, come along with me
We'll dance until morning 'til there's just you and me
And maybe, if the music is right
I'll meet you tomorrow, sort of late at night
And we'll go dancing, baby, then you'll see
How the magic's in the music and the music's in me
Yeah, do you believe in magic
Yeah, believe in the magic of a young girl's soul
Believe in the magic of rock and roll
Believe in the magic that can set you free
Ohh, talking 'bout magic
Do you believe like I believe (Do you believe in magic)
Do you believe like I believe (Do you believe, believer)
Do you believe like I believe (Do you believe in magic)
Nektar's song "Do You Believe in Magic" is a tribute to the power of music and its ability to transform the listener. The lyrics suggest that music has a magical quality that can lift our spirits, liberate our souls, and transport us to a state of blissful abandon. The line "Do you believe in magic in a young girl's heart" suggests that this power is most potent in the young and innocent, who are open to the wonder and mystery of life. The idea is that music can free our spirits, and we become one with the melody that surrounds us.
The message of the song is that music is a universal language that transcends all boundaries and can bring people together in harmony. The lyrics suggest that it doesn't matter if the music is jug band or rhythm and blues, any kind of music can have this subtle yet profound effect. The line "I'll tell you about the magic, and it'll free your soul, but it's like trying to tell a stranger 'bout rock and roll" emphasizes the difficulty of explaining this feeling to someone who has never experienced it.
The overall theme of the song is an invitation to embrace the magic of music and to let it fill us with joy and happiness. It is a message of hope and optimism that suggests that we can connect with others through music and find a sense of belonging in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you believe in magic in a young girl's heart
Do you believe in the transformative power of music, particularly in the hearts of young girls?
How the music can free her, whenever it starts
Music has the power to liberate a young girl's soul and inspire her to express herself freely.
And it's magic, if the music is groovy
If the music has a compelling rhythm and strong groove, it can create an enchanted feeling of excitement and joy.
It makes you feel happy like an old-time movie
The happiness and joy that music can bring are similar to those experienced while watching an uplifting movie from earlier times.
I'll tell you about the magic, and it'll free your soul
I will share with you my knowledge of the magical powers of music, and it will help you feel more uplifted and free.
But it's like trying to tell a stranger 'bout rock and roll
Music is so powerful that it's difficult to explain its effects to someone who has never experienced it, particularly the genre of rock and roll.
If you believe in magic don't bother to choose
If you believe in the transformative power of music, there's no need to limit yourself to a specific genre or style.
If it's jug band music or rhythm and blues
Whether it's the playful sound of jug band music or the soulful rhythm of blues, music has the same capacity to enchant and excite.
Just go and listen it'll start with a smile
Listen to music with an open mind and a smile, and the magic will follow suit and captivate you in no time.
It won't wipe off your face no matter how hard you try
The joy and happiness elicited by music are so powerful that they will remain fixed on your face, impossible to shake off, no matter how hard you might try.
Your feet start tapping and you can't seem to find
The infectious rhythms of music will entrance you and keep you moving, seemingly without any effort or thought.
How you got there, so just blow your mind
The transformative nature of music can be so powerful that you may not even be aware of how you got caught up in it. Just let yourself get blown away by the magic.
If you believe in magic, come along with me
If you're ready to experience the magic of music, then join me on this journey and let's get lost in the music together.
We'll dance until morning 'til there's just you and me
Together, we'll dance all night until the only things left are the music and the moment.
And maybe, if the music is right
Under the right musical conditions, even more magic and transformation can take place.
I'll meet you tomorrow, sort of late at night
If things go well, we can meet up again tomorrow night and experience even more musical enchantment together.
And we'll go dancing, baby, then you'll see
We'll dance together, and in doing so, you'll get to experience for yourself the transformational power of music that I've been telling you about.
How the magic's in the music and the music's in me
Through music, I've come to embody its magic, and together, we can experience and share in that magic.
Yeah, do you believe in magic
Music has the power to be transformative, magical and enchanting. Do you feel that power?
Yeah, believe in the magic of a young girl's soul
Believe in the transformative, magical powers of music to uplift and inspire, especially when it's helping young girls express themselves.
Believe in the magic of rock and roll
Believe in the transformative, magical powers of rock and roll to excite and uplift the soul, and help us all let loose and be free.
Believe in the magic that can set you free
Believe in the transformative, magical powers of music to help you feel free, liberated, and unencumbered by the excesses of everyday life.
Ohh, talking 'bout magic
All this talk of magic might sound fanciful, but when you experience the transformative, magical powers of music for yourself, it'll all make perfect sense.
Do you believe like I believe (Do you believe in magic)
Do you share my belief in the transformative, magical powers of music that have the capacity to uplift and inspire our souls?
Do you believe like I believe (Do you believe, believer)
Do you believe in the power of music like I do, as a transformative, uplifting, and enlightening force?
Do you believe like I believe (Do you believe in magic)
Do you share my belief in the transformative, magical powers of music that have the capacity to uplift and inspire our souls?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs, BMG Rights Management, CARLIN AMERICA INC
Written by: John Sebastian
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Kalypso Kent
Huge band. It would have deserved so much more.
Peter Warner
this is a bloody great album
Jpeterson7
Lots of soul in Roye's voice.
Ivo Dvopek
Vrhunska stvar!!!
Antonio Pinheiro de Carvalho Filho
São maravishosos!
Sebastian Gil
Masterpiece
Riki Buckingham
amazing raw album !
fmtf niuprog
Very good indeed ...
Starless and Bible black
i love this,second lp i ever bought,treasure!!!!
Peter Warner
what a great band this i see them in reading many years ago