Simple Minds have released the new music video for “Magic,” the first single to be taken from their new album Walk Between Worlds, out February 2nd on BMG. The song, which finds Simple Minds at their most anthemic, is about faith, especially the faith the band possessed in their own abilities during their formative years.
The accompanying 3D animation video is an outstanding piece of art directed by Argentinian Esteban Diacono. Filmed by using motion capture to record several stages of a dancer interpreting the song in various ways, it features two main scenarios and a masked, model character, who then transforms into smoke and water. Combining clever techniques and mesmerizing visuals, it’s a video in keeping with the band’s quest to push their artistry into new areas. Watch the video now below!
In support of Walk Between Worlds, Simple Minds will take to the road in February 2018 for three shows, which will be split into three parts: a performance of the album, a live on-stage interview and a classic Simple Minds’ set, which will include the band further re-imagining and exploring songs from their extensive catalogue. For fans it will be a very special, one-of-a-kind experience.
In August and September the band will be performing on the GRANDSLAM 2018 tour, playing 13 of the shows with The Pretenders. It will be the first time they’ve played on the same stage since Live Aid – a unique opportunity to see both bands in one night. KT Tunstall will also join them as a very special guest.
WALK BETWEEN WORLDS FEBRUARY SHOWS:
TUESDAY 13TH FEBRUARY GLASGOW BARROWLAND
WEDNESDAY 14TH FEBRUARY MANCHESTER ALBERT HALL
THURSDAY 15TH FEBERUARY LONDON ROUNDHOUSE
TICKETS AVAILABLE VIA WWW.GIGSANDTOURS.COM AND WWW.TICKETMASTER.CO.UK
GRANDSLAM 2018 TOUR:
AUGUST
SATURDAY 4TH KENT EVENT CENTRE, MAIDSTONE
SUNDAY 5TH CYFATHFA PARK, MERTHR TYDFIL
FRIDAY 10TH AJ BELL STADIUM, SALFORD
SATURDAY 11TH MILLENIUM SQUARE, LEEDS *SIMPLE MINDS & KT TUNSTALL ONLY
SATURDAY 18TH BUTTS PARK ARENA, COVENTRY
SUNDAY 19TH EMIRATES RIVERSIDE, DURHAM
SATURDAY 25TH RIVERSIDE PARK, NEWARK
SUNDAY 26TH COLCHESTER CASTLE PARK, COLCHESTER
MONDAY 27TH TRENT COUNTRY PARK, ENFIELD
FRIDAY 31ST LYDIARD PARK, SWINDON
SEPTEMBER
SATURDAY 1ST SOUTH OF ENGLAND EVENT CENTRE, ARDINGLY
SUNDAY 2ND TAUNTON RACECOURSE, TAUNTON
SATURDAY 8TH NORTHERN MEETING PARK, INVERNESS
SUNDAY 9TH SLESSOR GARDENS, DUNDEE
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WALK BETWEEN WORLDS will be available on standard and deluxe CD, standard, deluxe and picture disc vinyl, digital download and stream. CLICK HERE FOR FORMAT TRACKLISTS AND PRE-ORDER LINKS:
All retailers pre-order: https://simpleminds.lnk.to/WbWPR
Store link for pre-sale: https://simpleminds.lnk.to/storePR