The Orlando Magic theme song is a musical composition that serves as an anthem for the NBA team, the Orlando Magic. The song is usually played during the team's home games and is meant to energize and rally the fans in support of the team. The theme song for the Orlando Magic has gone through several iterations over the years. The first official theme song for the team was introduced in 1989 and was titled "The Magic Is Back." This song was used during the team's first season and helped establish a sense of excitement and anticipation for the newly formed franchise. Since then, the Orlando Magic theme song has evolved and changed with the times.
The Ringer’s Kevin Clark revives original Orlando Magic theme song and we’re all better for it
Among many other things he produces for The Ringer, Kevin Clark has a video series entitled Slow News Day.
In the world of sports media today has absolutely been a slow news day, so it’s fitting that we’re turning to Clark mounting a random Twitter campaign as newsworthy. But what a random Twitter campaign it’s been! Clark unearthed the original Orlando Magic theme song, from the team’s expansion year in 1989. It’s everything you could possibly have hoped for when you hear the phrase “1989 Orlando Magic theme song” too.
The word “perfect” gets thrown around too loosely, but this video might actually qualify. It’s an impossibly evocative time capsule. As Clark’s tweet spread, the Magic’s Twitter account took notice, offering the kind of social media engagement trade that led that one guy to get free Wendy’s nuggets. (Unlike that infamous exchange, though, this one was mercifully less thirsty all around.)
It took less than 15 minutes.
The Magic then set a higher target for much greater reward:
They haven’t gotten there yet, but there’s still time. Meanwhile, Clark was deep in the razzamatazz rabbit hole, unearthing a delightful interview clip with the original songwriter.
“Yeah, well, you know Jack Daniel’s will do a lot for you.”
Thank you, Kevin Clark. The Internet (and at least one Magic home game) is a better place for having this song returned to prominence. This also certainly proves Clark is the perfect person to host a show called Slow News Day.
Since then, the Orlando Magic theme song has evolved and changed with the times. In 1995, the team adopted a new theme song called "Black and Blue" to coincide with their new pinstriped black and blue uniforms. This song helped create a sense of unity and energy among the fans as the team enjoyed success in the playoffs.
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Orlando born and raised: How Ayo the Producer’s local roots led to Orlando Magic collaboration
ORLANDO - Ayo the Producer didn’t know he won his first Grammy.
Despite having tickets to the 2018 Grammy Awards, the Orlando-based producer decided to watch the awards show surrounded by friends and family at his hotel in Los Angeles. So, at the W Hotel with those he loved around him, Ayo watched as R&B duo Chloe x Halle walked on stage to announce the nominees and winner of Best Rap Album.
“And the Grammy goes to…”
Right at that moment, all the TVs in the hotel cut to black.
Confusion and panic set in, followed by the buzzing of phones.
“I’ll never forget my boy calling me, and he’s like ‘Yo, bro, how does it feel?’” Ayo said. “And I was like ‘How does what feel?’”
Austin Owens, aka Ayo the Producer, may not have fully believed it when his friend said he had won the award. Sure enough, though, the TVs came back on, and rapper Cardi B was giving her acceptance speech for her album “Invasion of Privacy,” which Ayo helped produce.
“It was super surreal but literally a priceless moment,” Ayo said.
Similar emotions surge through Ayo when he thinks about his newly announced partnership with the Orlando Magic.
“It’s almost just as special as a Grammy, being able to collaborate with your hometown team and connect with the players and just find new and create new ways for fans to connect with players,” Ayo said. “That’s what it’s all about.”
Ayo has worked with the Magic as part of the team’s 35th Anniversary Season to create custom music that will be featured throughout the gameday experience, both in-arena and on the Magic’s social channels.
Owens took a unique path to reach where he is today. An Orlando native, Ayo has never left the City Beautiful, making a name for himself in the music industry right in his hometown.
Insistent on giving back to the community that raised him, the six-time Grammy nominated producer now has a chance to impact a whole new group of people: basketball fans.
“It (Orlando) is really just one big melting pot, and I think that’s been able to help translate through the music,” Ayo said. “How can I impact not just one group of people, but many people… How can I give a helping hand the same way people have helped me over the years?”
A lifelong fan, Ayo was thrilled to partner with the Magic and wants to impact the city the same way the team has. He said he really got to know people within the organization last season, and everyone has welcomed him in.
“How can I just add my talents?” Ayo said. “Let’s elevate the experience in new ways… helping us enjoy what we all love most, which is the Orlando Magic.”
Ayo prides himself on being born and raised in Orlando, from his musical beginnings playing drums in his local church to starting to produce music while still at Lake Brantley High School. He began producing thanks to two friends, Mike and John, who were already making money in the business by leasing their beats online.
“That’s when I got super passionate about it,” Ayo said.
He would go to John’s house in high school to produce in his studio setup. Today, John and his brother still produce music, while Mike joined the army.
“It’s just crazy to start with these guys, and we’re still all doing it,” Ayo said.
The producer’s first big moment came in 2011, receiving a Grammy nomination for a song he worked on for Lil Wayne featuring Rick Ross. Ayo said the recognition proved to him that it was possible to succeed in the industry while staying local.
“We hear over and over… you’re not going to make it unless you go to a big city,” Ayo said. “Just trusting my gut and planting my roots… showing others, not only in Orlando, but all around the world, take those chances right where you’re at.”
Ayo’s family is a large part of his attachment to Orlando. His parents have always been supportive of his creative dreams, while his oldest brother, Michael, inspired him to be a producer: Before becoming a professor at the University of South Carolina, Michael produced music when he was younger.
Meanwhile, Ayo’s other brother continues to be an inspiration — Travis Owens has cerebral palsy, epilepsy and a learning delay. Despite doctors saying he would never be able to even ride a bike, Travis has his own production studio at his parents’ house and teaches himself how to make music.
“Family’s everything,” Ayo said.
Ayo has felt the support for his music career from more than just his family, as he said the people of Orlando have been there to encourage him over the years too.
As part of his collaboration with the Magic, Owens produced a remix of the original Orlando Magic theme song from 1989. The song has almost become an anthem for Magic fans over the last year after resurfacing online. The “Play the Song” rallying cry unites Orlando supporters around the world, and now Ayo has a chance to put his own spin on it.
“I’m just super excited,” Ayo said. “Not to come in and push away what’s been done before, but just help rewrite it and rebrand it and keep it alive.”
Fans will be able to hear the remixed theme song after every Magic win, whether in the Amway Center or on social media. Hopefully, they’ll be able to hear it quite a few times throughout the season.
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gazken Sophomore Posts: 111 And1: 31 Joined: Mar 29, 2012 Post #1 » by gazken » Mon Aug 4, 2014 3:03 pm
Orlando Magics Intro Song
Post #1 » by gazken » Mon Aug 4, 2014 3:03 pm
Just watching a few old videos from 90's and noticed they used to play 2 unlimited for the intro.
What song do they play now ?
I watch the games on the NBA pass and notice they play that Eminem song Bezerk before tip offs.
Havent ever been to Amway to watch Magic play yet but I think they should bring back 2 unlimited for player intros LOL
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Post #2 » by UCFJayBird » Mon Aug 4, 2014 4:05 pm
Changes every year I believe. Not sure who chooses it though.
edit: last year Berzerk had just been released a week or two prior so I was surprised to see it chosen. So I think they must make the choice in the last week before the season starts.
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Post #3 » by NEM » Mon Aug 4, 2014 4:29 pm
UCFJayBird wrote: Changes every year I believe. Not sure who chooses it though.
edit: last year Berzerk had just been released a week or two prior so I was surprised to see it chosen. So I think they must make the choice in the last week before the season starts.
Berserk was released August 27, 2017, which is 2 months before the season starts. They probably make the decision sometime during the preseason.
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Post #4 » by LBPTarHeel27 » Mon Aug 4, 2014 4:41 pm
NEM wrote:UCFJayBird wrote: Changes every year I believe. Not sure who chooses it though.
edit: last year Berzerk had just been released a week or two prior so I was surprised to see it chosen. So I think they must make the choice in the last week before the season starts.
Berserk was released August 27, 2017, which is 2 months before the season starts. They probably make the decision sometime during the preseason.
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Audi Analyst Posts: 3,121 And1: 2,637 Joined: May 30, 2014 Post #5 » by Audi » Mon Aug 4, 2014 5:12 pm
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Post #5 » by Audi » Mon Aug 4, 2014 5:12 pm
Link in my sig should still be the official song for everything Orlando Magic.Abra Cadabra , Razzmatazz , Slam-Dunk Sesame , Hocus Pocus , Alacazam , Gonna set the spirit free
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Post #6 » by BadMofoPimp » Mon Aug 4, 2014 5:15 pm
I once wrote a song I would like to use for the Magic of which I only have the hook. I just have to change a few words. I would like to re-record with a rapper to do the rythmn etc. It is called Down Here.
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DaMVP23 Sophomore Posts: 111 And1: 5 Joined: Jul 16, 2010 Post #7 » by DaMVP23 » Mon Aug 4, 2014 5:46 pm
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Post #7 » by DaMVP23 » Mon Aug 4, 2014 5:46 pm
BadMofoPimp wrote: I once wrote a song I would like to use for the Magic of which I only have the hook. I just have to change a few words. I would like to re-record with a rapper to do the rythmn etc. It is called Down Here.
Dude I'll rap to your song! I've always wanted to make a Magic theme song, and I know the Orlando Magic Arena DJ so I can try to get him to play it at the games if he likes it.
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BadMofoPimp RealGM Posts: 47,063 And1: 11,430 Joined: Oct 12, 2003 Location: In the Paint Post #8 » by BadMofoPimp » Mon Aug 4, 2014 6:16 pm
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Post #8 » by BadMofoPimp » Mon Aug 4, 2014 6:16 pm
DaMVP23 wrote:BadMofoPimp wrote: I once wrote a song I would like to use for the Magic of which I only have the hook. I just have to change a few words. I would like to re-record with a rapper to do the rythmn etc. It is called Down Here.
Dude I'll rap to your song! I've always wanted to make a Magic theme song, and I know the Orlando Magic Arena DJ so I can try to get him to play it at the games if he likes it.
Sweet. Oh yes, I will have to get another beat being I used an industry beat when I came up with this. But, that wouldn't be a problem. Lets hear what you can do with that. Write some stuff and get it down, then we can record something. When I first wrote it, I had a few rappers try out on it but it wasn't a Magic song and they didn't go over too well so I never used them.
EDIT! I just realized I uploaded an old version which had a rapper I didn't like on it. I will have to re-write the lyrics for the Hook to take Choppa and Nut-sac outta there to make it more Basketball driven. I think "This is how we do it Down Here" would work.
Provin Ya'll Wrong.
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purpleswordfish Rookie Posts: 1,016 And1: 538 Joined: Jun 06, 2014 Location: Ocoee, FL Post #9 » by purpleswordfish » Mon Aug 4, 2014 6:37 pm
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Post #9 » by purpleswordfish » Mon Aug 4, 2014 6:37 pm
My suggestion for this year:
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Post #10 » by OrlandoNed » Mon Aug 4, 2014 6:48 pm
purpleswordfish wrote: My suggestion for this year:
Nah, man. That's been the Sixers theme since last year.
We are gonna be too good for Benny this year.
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Post #11 » by Nemesis21 » Mon Aug 4, 2014 7:31 pm
Audi wrote: Link in my sig should still be the official song for everything Orlando Magic.This times 1,000!! This should be the intro song forever!
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gazken Sophomore Posts: 111 And1: 31 Joined: Mar 29, 2012 Post #12 » by gazken » Mon Aug 4, 2014 8:42 pm
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Post #12 » by gazken » Mon Aug 4, 2014 8:42 pm
Would love for The magic to get all retro again and break out the 2 unlimited though.
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DaMVP23 Sophomore Posts: 111 And1: 5 Joined: Jul 16, 2010 Post #13 » by DaMVP23 » Tue Aug 5, 2014 1:40 am
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Post #13 » by DaMVP23 » Tue Aug 5, 2014 1:40 am
BadMofoPimp wrote: DaMVP23 wrote:BadMofoPimp wrote: I once wrote a song I would like to use for the Magic of which I only have the hook. I just have to change a few words. I would like to re-record with a rapper to do the rythmn etc. It is called Down Here.
Dude I'll rap to your song! I've always wanted to make a Magic theme song, and I know the Orlando Magic Arena DJ so I can try to get him to play it at the games if he likes it.
Sweet. Oh yes, I will have to get another beat being I used an industry beat when I came up with this. But, that wouldn't be a problem. Lets hear what you can do with that. Write some stuff and get it down, then we can record something. When I first wrote it, I had a few rappers try out on it but it wasn't a Magic song and they didn't go over too well so I never used them.
EDIT! I just realized I uploaded an old version which had a rapper I didn't like on it. I will have to re-write the lyrics for the Hook to take Choppa and Nut-sac outta there to make it more Basketball driven. I think "This is how we do it Down Here" would work.
I'll definitely be able to write to it since it's about my favorite team. No problem at all. I don't curse when I rap anyways so it'll be more basketball driven with hype at the same time. I'll write to it and get back to you. Here's my email [email protected]
Orlando Magics Intro Song
Max Power Head Coach Posts: 6,800 And1: 1,187 Joined: Nov 30, 2001 Location: Orlando Post #14 » by Max Power » Tue Aug 5, 2014 11:55 am
Orlando Magics Intro Song
Post #14 » by Max Power » Tue Aug 5, 2014 11:55 am
I'm thinking I'd rather see the Magic, and sports teams in general use something besides generic club or hip hop music. It all sounds the same. I'd rather they use something similar to film scores, like Hans Zimmerman or something.
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BadMofoPimp RealGM Posts: 47,063 And1: 11,430 Joined: Oct 12, 2003 Location: In the Paint Post #15 » by BadMofoPimp » Tue Aug 5, 2014 2:47 pm
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Post #15 » by BadMofoPimp » Tue Aug 5, 2014 2:47 pm
Didn't Zimmerman murder that kid up in Sanford? I doubt the Magic would use his music.Provin Ya'll Wrong.
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Post #16 » by InFlames » Tue Aug 5, 2014 4:10 pm
Max Power wrote: I'm thinking I'd rather see the Magic, and sports teams in general use something besides generic club or hip hop music. It all sounds the same. I'd rather they use something similar to film scores, like Hans Zimmerman or something.
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Hans Zimmer you mean lol
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Max Power Head Coach Posts: 6,800 And1: 1,187 Joined: Nov 30, 2001 Location: Orlando Post #17 » by Max Power » Tue Aug 5, 2014 7:51 pm
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Post #17 » by Max Power » Tue Aug 5, 2014 7:51 pm
Lol. Sorry guys, I know it's Zimmer, stupid iPhone auto correct.
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In recent years, the Orlando Magic have used a variety of different songs as their theme song. These songs often reflect the team's brand and identity, as well as the current state of the franchise. For example, in the 2010-2011 season, the team adopted the hip-hop song "Blue & White" by DJ Khaled as their theme song. This song emphasized the team's colors and encouraged fans to show their support by wearing blue and white to the games. In addition to these official theme songs, the Orlando Magic also use various other songs and chants to engage and motivate the fans during games. For example, the team often plays the song "Let's Go Magic" by Matty G to energize the crowd and encourage them to cheer for the team. They also incorporate popular songs and chants from the stands, such as the iconic "Defense!" chant, to further enhance the fan experience. Overall, the theme song of the Orlando Magic plays an important role in creating a sense of unity and excitement among fans. It helps to establish a connection between the team and its supporters, creating an electric atmosphere during games. The theme song is an integral part of the Orlando Magic's identity and helps to reinforce their brand as a dynamic and exciting NBA team..
Reviews for "The Psychology Behind Orlando Magic's Theme Song: What Makes it So Captivating?"
1. John - 2/5 stars - I was really disappointed with the Orlando Magic theme song. It's so generic and forgettable. There's nothing catchy or memorable about it. I don't feel any sense of excitement or energy when I hear it played at the games. It's just a bland and uninspiring tune that doesn't do justice to the team. I wish they could come up with something more catchy and uplifting.
2. Emily - 1/5 stars - As a long-time Orlando Magic fan, I expected their theme song to be something special, but it was a major letdown. It's repetitive and lacks any unique elements. I was hoping for a song that would pump up the crowd and capture the spirit of the team, but this theme falls flat. It's hard to believe that this is the best they could come up with. I hope they consider changing it in the future because it doesn't do justice to the team or the fans.
3. Mike - 2.5/5 stars - The Orlando Magic theme song is mediocre at best. I was hoping for a catchy and memorable anthem that would get me pumped up for the games, but this song falls short. It lacks the energy and excitement that I expect from a sports theme song. It seems like a missed opportunity to create something unique and captivating for the fans. Overall, I'm quite disappointed with the song choice for the Orlando Magic.
4. Sarah - 3/5 stars - The Orlando Magic theme song is decent, but it's nothing extraordinary. It's just an average sports anthem that doesn't stand out in any way. I was hoping for something more inspiring and catchy, but this song doesn't make me feel anything special. While it's not terrible, it's also not memorable enough to become a fan favorite. I think the Orlando Magic could do better with their theme song selection in the future.