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.
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 Queen - A Kind of Magic (Official Video Remastered)
References to the film are woven throughout, including iconic lines like "there can be only one," "one prize, one goal," and "no mortal man" . The song’s title and central theme were plucked
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 Originally conceived by drummer Roger Taylor for the
The Illusion of Immortality: Inside Queen’s "A Kind of Magic"