Doyle was born on 6 April 1953 in Scotland and graduated from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music & Drama in 1975. He was made a Fellow of the Royal Scottish Academy of Music & Drama in 2001. He joined the Renaissance Theatre Company in 1987 as composer and musical director creating scores for highly successful productions of such plays as Hamlet, As You Like It, and Look Back in Anger. Doyle's film score debut occurred in 1989 when actor/director Kenneth Branagh commissioned Doyle to compose a score for the Renaissance Film's production of Henry V. The song "Non Nobis, Domine" from the film was subsequently awarded the 1989 Ivor Novello Award for Best Film Theme. He has since scored nine Kenneth Branagh films including Dead Again (1991), Much Ado About Nothing (1993), Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (1994), Hamlet (1996), Love's Labour's Lost (2000), As You Like It (2006), Sleuth (2007), and Thor (2011).
In October 1997, shortly after scoring Great Expectations, directed by Alfonso Cuarón, Doyle was diagnosed with leukemia. He managed to complete his score for the animated fantasy Quest for Camelot (1998) in hospital whilst undergoing treatment. Doyle made a full recovery.
In 1998 Patrick Doyle’s Music from the Movies concert, sponsored by Leukaemia Research UK was staged at the Royal Albert Hall. It was directed by Kenneth Branagh and starred a host of international stars including Emma Thompson, Sir Derek Jacobi, Dame Judi Dench, Alan Rickman, Imelda Staunton, Richard E. Grant, Adrian Lester, and Robbie Coltrane.
He has composed a series of classical works outside of films that include "The Thistle and the Rose", commissioned in 1990 by Prince Charles in honor of the 90th Birthday of Queen Elizabeth I; the violin romance "Corarsik", written for Emma Thompson's birthday; the album "Impressions of America: A Suite for Orchestra"; and the symphonic tone poem "Tam O Shanter", commissioned by the Scottish Schools Orchestra Trust.
Doyle has recently completed the scores for Marvel Studios Thor (2011) and the 20th Century Fox film Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes (2011). He is currently working on the upcoming Pixar film Brave (2012), directed by Mark Andrews, after which he will be working on the Sovereign Films film Effie directed by Richard Laxton.
Magic Works
Patrick Doyle Lyrics
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Hold each other tight and keep each other warm
Dance, your final dance
This is your final chance
To hold the one you love
You know you've waited
Long enough
So believe, that magic works
Don't be afraid, I'll be in hurt
Don't let, this magic die
The answers there
Oh, just look in her eyes
And make, your final move
Hmm don't be scared
She wants you to
Yeah its hard
You must be brave
Don't let this moment slip away
So believe, that magic works
Don't be afraid, afraid I'll be in hurt
No, don't let, this magic die
Oh, the answers there
Yeah, just look in her eyes
And don't believe that magic can die,
No no no this magic cant die.
So dance, your final dance,
'Cause this is, your final chance
The song Magic Works by Patrick Doyle is a heartfelt tribute to love and the importance of seizing the moment. The lyrics are filled with encouragement and a sense of urgency for loved ones to hold each other tight and not let the magic of their connection die. The song speaks specifically to couples who have waited long enough to make their final move, to take a risk and pursue their love.
The chorus of the song is particularly powerful, urging those who hear it to believe that magic works and to be brave, not afraid of being hurt in the pursuit of love. The answers, the song suggests, can be found in each other's eyes, and the final dance is a chance to seize the moment and make their move. The song's message is clear and powerful, reminding listeners that love is worth taking risks and believing in the power of magic to make it happen.
Line by Line Meaning
This one's going out to all the lover's out there
Let this song be a tribute to all the people in love
Hold each other tight and keep each other warm
Embrace your loved ones and keep them close to your heart
Dance, your final dance
Dance like it's your last time
This is your final chance
This is your only opportunity
To hold the one you love
To embrace the person you love
You know you've waited
You have patiently waited
Long enough
For a long time
So believe that magic works
Have faith that magic exists
Don't be afraid, I'll be in hurt
Don't worry, I'll be there for you
Don't let this magic die
Don't let this magical moment fade away
The answer's there
The solution is right in front of you
Oh, just look in her eyes
Find your answer in her eyes
And make your final move
Take your last chance, make your move
Hmm don't be scared, she wants you to
Don't be afraid, she wants you to do it
Yeah, it's hard
It's difficult
You must be brave
You have to be courageous
Don't let this moment slip away
Don't let this moment pass you by
And don't believe that magic can die
Believe that magic is eternal
No no no, this magic can't die
This magic will never fade away
So dance your final dance
Dance like it's your last chance
'Cause this is your final chance
This is your only opportunity
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JARVIS BRANSON COCKER
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