Kalafina - Magia - More of the Delicious Same

I'm happy to say that "Magia" is a great single, in no small part due to the fact that it's just the same style and feeling as "Red Moon." The title track is intense and somewhat tribal, with a myriad of instruments including electric guitar and violin, as well as perfect strong vocals. This is a song that doesn't mess around: I was shocked to find that Kalafina chose not to complete the musical phrase at the beginning of the hook, as well as at the end - a very sophisticated way of maintaining tension. "snow falling" is also very thoughtfully constructed, with careful placement of barely ringing chimes to underline the wintery, cold feeling of the song. Naturally, the "Magia" instrumental is very solid, and just as good on it's own as with lyrics. Beautiful. Well done, Kalafina.