Synopsis
Computer Magic's "A Million Years" is a lo-fi, self-made visual companion built around mood rather than a conventional narrative. The video uses casually shot footage and deliberately unusual editing to create a playful, slightly surreal portrait of the project behind the song. Instead of following a clear beginning-to-end storyline, it lets images, performance, movement, and electronic sound work together as an atmospheric collage. The result feels intimate and handmade, matching the track's dreamy synth-pop character.
Factoids & Trivia
- The official video was published on YouTube on February 19, 2013, the same day the "A Million Years / Another Science" EP was released.
- The video description identifies Computer Magic as responsible for both shooting and the "oddly edited" presentation, making it a distinctly DIY production.
- "A Million Years" was the opening track on the EP, followed by "Everest" and "Another Science." The digital release also included a Chrome Canyon remix.
- The EP was issued digitally and as a limited Modern Records 7-inch. The vinyl pressing was limited to 1,000 copies and used a blue, white, and clear splatter design.
- Danielle Johnson wrote, recorded, produced, mixed, and mastered the EP herself. The release is an early example of the independent, home-produced approach that defined Computer Magic.
- Computer Magic was the name Johnson used before adopting Danz CM in 2020. The earlier name came from a line spoken by Viv Savage in the film "This Is Spinal Tap."