When Queen released in June 1986, they weren't just dropping a hit single; they were solidifying a cinematic legacy. Originally conceived by drummer Roger Taylor for the fantasy epic Highlander , the track evolved from a "filmic" ballad into the polished, dance-oriented anthem that defined an era. Today, the Official Remastered Video offers fans a crystal-clear window into one of the band's most imaginative visual productions. A Cinematic Birth
The Illusion of Immortality: Inside Queen’s "A Kind of Magic" Queen - A Kind of Magic (Official Video Remastered)
While Taylor’s original version was slower and more atmospheric for the film's credits, Freddie Mercury believed in its potential as a pop hit and reworked the tempo and structure to create the single version we know today. The Remastered Vision Queen's 'A Kind Of Magic': The Story Behind The Song When Queen released in June 1986, they weren't
The song’s title and central theme were plucked directly from the script of Highlander . In the film, the protagonist Connor MacLeod (played by Christopher Lambert) uses the phrase "a kind of magic" to describe his immortality. A Cinematic Birth The Illusion of Immortality: Inside
References to the film are woven throughout, including iconic lines like "there can be only one," "one prize, one goal," and "no mortal man" .