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The Magic Box
Classical · 2001 · 15 tracks

The Magic Box

John Williams

A vibrant fusion of classical guitar precision and African rhythmic traditions. Warm, bright, and deeply melodic music that feels like a sun-drenched morning.

November 12, 2001 · Sony Classical

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A bright, rhythmic celebration that blends formal precision with a warm, communal spirit.

Tracklist · 15 Tracks
01
O Bia, for guitar, tiny kit & double bass
3:54
02
Township Kwela, for 2 guitars, double bass, percussion, bamboo pipe
3:09
03
Maki, for strings & percussion
4:28
04
Engome, for thumb piano (sanza) & guitar
4:28
05
Malinke Guitars, duet
6:05
06
Masanga, for guitar
3:16
07
Musha musiki, for 2 guitars, double bass & percussion
4:43
08
Mitopa
3:28
09
Triangular Situations
3:58
10
Guitar Makossa
2:37
11
The Magic Box, for solo guitar
3:10
12
Omby, for guitar
3:23
13
N'kosi sikelel' i Afrika
3:58
14
Djandjon, for kora (harp-lute)
2:43
15
Sangara, makossa
3:40
Moments Worth Listening For
The interlocking rhythmic dance between the guitar and the sanza thumb piano on track 4
The sudden, bright clarity of the bamboo pipe melody cutting through the percussion on Township Kwela
The solo guitar title track where Williams' precision makes the instrument sound like a full orchestra
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How does The Magic Box sound next to the rest of John Williams's catalogue?

Hand Played+4.0σ

The production is built around hand played than this artist usually allows.

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