“Disaster Party” by Magic Giant - A Song Feature

Magic Giant at The Chapel

     Magic Giant is the band that immediately comes to mind when we consider the difference between listening to a recording and seeing a live performance. We’re fans of the band’s sound, which is a blend of Rock and Energy Pop performed with instruments that include the banjo and the fiddle. But it’s their performance presence that makes Magic Giant special. They are consistently successful in developing a bond with the audience and creating an environment in which even normally passive gig-goers join the movement.

Magic Giant at The Chapel

      With apologies to Don McLean, we sadly note that in our area of the music world, March 15 was the “day live music died:”

I went down to the sacred store

Where I'd heard the music years before

But the man there said the music wouldn't play

... The day [live] music died

     Thankfully, it’s more of a coma than a death, but there will be long term effects. At least one of our “regular” venues announced that it will not reopen (Slim’s). Sure, there are other venues for strong live bands (Magic Giant) to perform. However, we’re experiencing climate change.

     Magic Giant wrote “Disaster Party” in response to California’s wildfires, which brought neighbors together in order to protect their homes. So, it is different than today’s pandemic, when neighbors are socially distanced. Still, as the band said while referencing the song, “Any time when shit is hitting the fan, instead of having a pity party, throw a disaster party.” 

     Magic Giant is made up of Austin Bisnow (vocals/percussion), Zambricki Li (fiddle/banjo), and Zang (guitar). Their upcoming album raises the sentiment that “sometimes songs can be bigger than life itself,” Zambricki said. He continued, “Telling stories of love, loss, unity, friendship and heartache, the record is sincere and heartfelt. Calling this moment in the group’s lives a ‘marriage,’ the music reflects the time, dedication and openness the group shared over the course of the making of the album.”

      “Disaster Party” by Magic Giant

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Lyrics of “Disaster Party” by Magic Giant

I see danger

You’re invited

We’re in trouble

But don’t hide it

Living only for the moment but the moment is gone

Only for the moment but the moment is gone and

It’s a disaster party

Running through hell

Might as well

Throw away all your money

They say it’s our fate

And we’re too late

I know I know

That we’re all pretending

This night is never ending

And if you need somebody

It’s a Disaster Party

You’re a brave heart

But you’re broken

And an angel

But you’re choking

Living only for the moment but the moment is gone

Only for the moment but the moment is gone and

It’s a disaster party

Running through hell

Might as well

Throw away all your money

They say it’s our fate

And we’re too late

I know I know

That we’re all pretending

This night is never ending

And if you need somebody

It’s a Disaster Party

Maybe the world is broken

But our house is always open

Maybe the world is broken

But our house is always open

It’s a disaster party

Running through hell

Might as well

Throw away all your money

They say it’s our fate

And we’re too late

I know I know

That we’re all pretending

This night is never ending

And if you need somebody

It’s a Disaster Party