The Magic of the Wizard's Dream
"The Magic of the Wizard's Dream" is the third single recorded by Italian symphonic power metal band Rhapsody, released in 2005.
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| Single by Rhapsody featuring Christopher Lee | ||||
| from the album Symphony of Enchanted Lands II: The Dark Secret | ||||
| Released | March 29, 2005 | |||
| Recorded | 2004-2005 | |||
| Length | 4:26 (Album version) 3:42 (Duet version) | |||
| Label | Steamhammer Records | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Luca Turilli, Alex Staropoli | |||
| Producer(s) | Joey DeMaio | |||
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The title track was originally part of their 2004 album Symphony of Enchanted Lands II: The Dark Secret and is reproposed here in basically two versions: one with a slightly faster tempo and the album one. The faster version is sung by Fabio Lione, with Christopher Lee as a guest, in four different languages (English, Italian, French and German) plus an orchestral mix of the English one.
Other songs include "Autumn Twilight", a fast-paced track, and "Lo Specchio d'Argento" ("The Silver Mirror") a power ballad with Italian lyrics.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "The Magic of the Wizard's Dream (English version)" | 3:42 |
| 2. | "The Magic of the Wizard's Dream (Italian version)" | 3:41 |
| 3. | "The Magic of the Wizard's Dream (French version)" | 3:42 |
| 4. | "The Magic of the Wizard's Dream (German version)" | 3:43 |
| 5. | "The Magic of the Wizard's Dream (orchestral version)" | 3:42 |
| 6. | "The Magic of the Wizard's Dream (album version)" | 4:26 |
| 7. | "Autumn Twilight" | 3:36 |
| 8. | "Lo Specchio d'Argento" | 4:15 |
Release
An alternate release of the single exists,[1] where tracks 3, 4, 5 and 7 are not present, replaced by "The Last Angels' Call" (from Symphony of Enchanted Lands II: The Dark Secret)
CD slim box single track list
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "The Magic of the Wizard's Dream (English version)" | 3:42 |
| 2. | "The Magic of the Wizard's Dream (Italian version)" | 3:41 |
| 3. | "The Magic of the Wizard's Dream (Album version)" | 4:26 |
| 4. | "Lo Specchio d'Argento" | 4:15 |
| 5. | "The Last Angels' Call" | 4:39 |
Personnel
Rhapsody of Fire
- Fabio Lione – vocals
- Luca Turilli – guitars
- Alex Staropoli – keyboards
- Alex Holzwarth – drums
- Patrice Guers – bass guitar
Additional musicians
- Christopher Lee – vocals
- Manuel Staropoli – flute
- Dominique Leurquin – guitars
Bohuslav Martinů Philharmonic Orchestra
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Production
- Joey DeMaio – production
- Petr Pololáník – orchestra conductor