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: A significant portion of the visuals focuses on the massive crowds dancing, the intense light shows, and the "magical" atmosphere generated by the music.
: The "story" it tells is one of friendship and success, showing the two young Dutch producers traveling, hanging out, and experiencing the whirlwind following Garrix's global hit "Animals".
: It heavily features clips of Garrix and Hardway performing the track at major festivals and clubs, notably including footage from the Ziggo Dome during the Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) where Tiësto personally invited them to play.
Directed by Mark Loonen, the video was released on , on the Spinnin' Records YouTube channel , serving as a celebratory visual for what became another chart-topping anthem for the duo.
Watch the high-energy live performance footage in the official music video here: Martin Garrix & Jay Hardway - Wizard (Official Music Video) Spinnin' Records YouTube• 19 Nov 2013
The official music video for by Martin Garrix and Jay Hardway doesn't follow a fictional narrative. Instead, it captures the high-energy reality of the DJs' lives during their sudden rise to fame in late 2013.
The video is essentially a documentary-style montage that follows these key elements:
