Blur - The Magic Whip: Made in Hong Kong

'The Magic Whip: Made in Hong Kong’ is a 30-minute film about the making of blur’s new album, featuring exclusive interviews and personal studio footage shot by the band.
New album ‘The Magic Whip’ out now. Album available on CD, vinyl and as a digital download.
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Edited by Matt Cronin
Filmed by Blur, Tanyel Vahdettin, Stu Lowbridge and Craig Duffy
Interviews filmed by ELS
Interview by Pete Paphides
Executive Producer for Parlophone: William Nichols
Executive Producers for Eleven Management: Niamh Byrne and Régine Moylett
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[@josephreising9269]

I have no idea how old he is now, but Graham Coxon still looks every bit the 23 year old shy guitar genius he was back in the day.

[@jorgek92]

and Dave looks like a grandpa

[@LoisM169]

@Logan Stroganoff right :-( i saw a photo of him yesterday... looks so different. I hope he lives and eats healthy....

[@chrisryland202]

He's a wicked artist..

[@Alpha_7227]

I like what he did for Duran Duran's latest album playing lead guitar and helping to arrange bits and pieces of songs.

[@lisabarron3367]

How old is Damon... 54-ish... His B/day is/was this month.. A March Aries.

[@superjuniorintown]

I am a HongKonger and I feel so proud that Blur made their new album in my city! ^^

[@abaww90]

Thank you Blur. I mean, really.

[@thom666777]

Right? No greater gift than a new blur album, hopefully we get some more gifts soon

[@indianajonesrocks19]

Absolutely.

[@rkukmedia]

You HAVE to release the instrumentals from The Magic Whip they sound incredible especially Pyongyang

[@cheetengho7876]

Hi I am Chinese here, Ong in Chinese means luck or prosperity and is typically use as a word to wish others for luck or say that something has luck or "ong" so Ong Ong means more luck or many "luck"

[@doremifa7157]

***** 中文字是"旺旺"嗎? 哈

[@cheetengho7876]

哈哈我不同

[@damienpuah5442]

***** @

[@JabinLaw]

So many fruits in the studio

[@josephreising9269]

***** I noticed the same thing. Damon must eat an inordinate amount of fruit

[@Foxuniverso]

+Joseph Reising he might be doing an all fruit diet? that or fruits inspire them all xD

[@angephilp1274]

Blur are so timeless. I have a huge magic whip poster framed, and this record was the first time i got myself a blur record, so its special to me

[@Trevenclaw]

No one in all of human history has ever been as cool as Alex James.

[@burnsybaby1987]

***** Unbelievably good taste in bass guitars. The Gibson he's playing throughout this vid is beautiful.

[@clumsysandbocks5650]

It's true. No one else could mis-manage a large cheese festival and retain my respect.

[@Amazingbiba910]

YEP

[@ricjuk]

Suppose he's ok for a massive tory.....

[@FutureAbe]

woah that escalated quickly

[@Blurillaz23]

I literally choked on my tea at 22:00 ! Lol love you Blur!

[@Blurillaz23]

***** Why thank you! :3

[@plasticbleach4004]

Was it peppermint tea?

[@shleepingpowder2715]

@@plasticbleach4004 underrated comment

[@foreverastarkid]

I just bloody adore them. there's no other way of saying it. (pun intended)

[@biponacci]

Oh you really really really just did that

[@Jerrynieh900810]

yeah it really really really did happen

[@RZZhen]

Alex James attempting Damon Albarn's cigarette trick @ 5:13.

[@ohbabybabyify]

3:23 lmao Damon with his talking Carl.

[@Bi_scotti_5]

They should release a special edition with all the jams or something. I would totally listen to all of those jams or even demos if they have actual demos. blur demos are always my favorite.

[@cliffordchoy8230]

agreed. by listening to the demos, would learn how the songs being evolved and crafted to the current state.. reveal the secret of creative as well as the journey has to go through to give birth to great songs

[@Bi_scotti_5]

I never really pictured blur as a jam band and since I am a member of one it would put things into perspective. blur demos are fantastic and feeling the transition from demo to final product would be amazing.

[@biponacci]

At least a special edition like the think tank special edition

[@Bi_scotti_5]

@@biponacci I'd even settle for the raw recordings like when Radiohead released all the OK Computer session recordings

[@nazaretnazaret2022]

Magic Whip is so special for me, because this was the first LP that I've ever listen of Blur.

[@Riviere8281]

I'm really proud to be a Blur fan, this new album is amazing!!

[@pepesilvia429]

Not many bands can say they made their best album after the reunion. Blur is one of the few.

[@sendersnivy6698]

1 3

[@gz4wbz]

​@@sendersnivy6698 13 is still my personal favorite, but The Magic Whip is definitely still up there as one of their best.

[@sendersnivy6698]

@@gz4wbz I wholeheartedly agree!

[@HarryPotterfan22222]

Deciding to watch this 4 o'clock in the morning because it's my birthday and I can't sleep and i'm about to listen to this album on vinyl because i'm getting a record player!

[@dee-jay-gee-bee7659]

Micha〈3 Nice, happy birthday. I know what it's like to be too excited to sleep too - had a couple of all-nighters this week in the run up to my team's appearance at Wembley next Monday. I also know how great albums sound on vinyl - this is a great album too (though I've only got it on cd). Enjoy your audio future building up your collection of classic and new LPs. Head down a second hand record shop/charity shop/thrift store to pick up a few more nice and cheap... :)

[@speak25]

It doesn't get any better. Beautiful as usual.

[@kemekoist]

Their album captures the atmosphere of Hong Kong. We lived in Central and Sheung Wan, HK from 2009 to 2020. The air pollution, skyrocketting rents, bad drinking water...but it's an enchanting place! Everything you need is squashed onto the small island; you can enjoy not just city life but you could go out trail running, hiking and sunbathe on the beach. Now we're living in Tokyo but I really miss those narrow alleys, 街市（wet markets) and 茶餐廳（cha chaan teng）!!☕🐣🍰🐟🍖

[@Ardianax]

i'm so happy i discovered blur through this record, though i know their famous singles, but this record sort of is a continuation of the past which has already been established. So to witness the growth and the difference of the band through the years, and then now is a such a wonderful experience that no other band has ever given me and i'm thankful for that!

[@kyle1m]

I feel happy just seeing these four playing together! Blur is always a nostalgia trip.

[@khoaibeo]

This album is full of love. Thank you Blur!

[@jonayne2176]

I need a new album from these guys...

[@j.w.thecartoonmusicguy1911]

This album, to me, is pure perfection! No doubt 😊

[@ascilto76]

The soundtrack of this video sounds great. I think they could release an instrumental edition of this album, and it would be equally a pleasure to listen to.

[@Andrew-bn7rr]

I'm hoping the unexpected brilliance of this album inspires them to create another. Ranks amongst their best work.

[@gz4wbz]

🎉🎉🎉

[@sammohseni100]

see you in 3 days

[@nigo1]

Thanks for making the album in Hong Kong. There are lot of things for you to discover in this tiny place, let's come here again and again!

[@yauni716]

I live in Hong Kong and i'm so happy that blur came

[@ytgumby]

I'm so happy Graham was passionate about the material enough to push for it. Hearing his thoughts and feelings about it and his approach to management etc are inspirational, and relatable. And seeing the creative process afterwards too. I want to be able to push for something creative that I believe in even against large or complex odds.

[@LukeBielak]

Damon Albarn is an inspiration man.

[@PatrickJones81]

Wow. Got a bit emotional watching this. Beautiful documentary. :)

[@thecolourofspring3642]

I love Blur and this is a great documentary!

[@latenightlogic]

That was a thoroughly enjoyable watch, gives this album context and depth. How to rank it in Blur’s discography is difficult but given its remarkable emergence and importance to where they stand it’s given remarkable buoyancy.

[@alicewong5619]

Thank you from HK for made in Hong Kong, from Kong girl!

[@manimona_6755]

22:00-22:06 LMAO!!! This is hilarious gotta love them. I bought this record, and really like it so much, every song. And terracotta heart, what a tune!

[@pitipiti_]

someone please lock these guys again in a basement studio for a week so we have a new album

[@robsdianten1]

Pleaaaseeeee! I agree with you

[@AgustinaLopsta]

Can't wait to see them live

[@ariefrizkies]

That shivering sensation when we arrived at the west end of nanking street and realizing that our blur-pilgrimage about to reach its climax, was pricelessly magical. thank you for the good tunes! thank you for the night!

[@FebrySupriyadi]

Memories restored. For good tunes, for Blur, and for friendship made valid on Nanking Road. Cheers to the magic whip!

[@justinsvs]

LOVE this album. Please tour the US, Blur!!!

[@noopy17]

As a Hong Konger i am so thankful that was mae in Hong Kong 😌 It sounds so Hong Kong Love the magic whip❤

[@yoongisflacko9473]

I miss you guys :(

[@Ardianax]

sure a good record and the good thing abt it is that even if it's a reinvention of who they are, you could still hear "blur"

[@ezbozovago]

best record i have heard from blur. since 13 anyway.

[@SuperMirandaPie]

Dave looks like a cute teddy bear

[@joanwilcox1278]

Best relationship ever!

[@jjw7424]

Guys, you are the best! magical new album:) bought my tickets for the show on 22 Jul. yay!

[@joanwilcox2045]

I absolutely love these guys!

[@ravenkroft]

new blur album plsssss thank you! ❤️

[@ughcreature]

I've waited so long to watch this and after whinging my mum is finally letting me I'm crying I'm only a minute in

[@noneofyourbusiness1114]

The Smiths, blur, Radiohead, and oasis. Best bands to come out of England.

[@maruchickenz]

LMAOOOO damon at 22:00

[@sullivan_j]

thank you for coming back, blur

[@android131c]

perfect album. it's exactly what I hoped for from these musicians. thanks for reuniting Blur! next I'll just take a new Good The Bad & The Queen, then another new Blur album, then another Gorillaz.. thanks : )

[@bronwen7629]

Just need another blur album then you’re all good. All in 5 years

[@EnorldSame]

very amazing documentary

[@thedanantenna]

I swear there's a new piece of fruit in every shot of the studio.

[@theant2651]

I loved Graham’s sarcasm about not being allowed to be sentimental because you’re a man. Pure soul ❤️

[@cristiancatsebastiani8043]

Sorprendente documental muy bien explicado,en el minuto 23:15 esas imágenes pertenecen cuando dieron su recital en Lima-Perú en le año 2013, y luego al finalizar en el minuto 29 se puede,observar claramente la bandera de Perú,espero verlos pronto, se que este Record sera muy ¡comentado! . Greetings from Perú .

[@skywirefan]

Someone tried damon's cigarette flip ;)

[@BedroomNoiseProject]

just beautiful 🖤

[@camiavi1]

thanks for coming back ♥

[@MedievalRichard]

Great album and a great band. Seen them live at Glasto '09 and a secret show this year! Just awesome.

[@projectluraz5745]

I'm just gonna explore this channel now

[@dmandeag]

Brill video, hopefully tour it now!

[@HappyProducer]

Thanks x 1,000,000

[@Ardianax]

lol at damon at 9:31

[@quillber]

damon is turning into murdoc

[@apeiceofbread8682]

Wdym?

[@rayana4941]

27:57 bloody legenddddd!!!!

[@emamekkartny]

Grahaaaam

[@celioazevedoofficial]

Fantastic!

[@rodsop]

Swag 27:56

[@Jakeeey92]

Their best since The Great Escape. Fantastic album. Great footage of HK and the creative process here as well.

[@JM3RC4D0]

17:06 i thought they were covering slow country :P

[@Jazzyjaz1]

I AM STILL SO IN LOVE WITH THEM OMG

[@nobaracity6779]

this is so wholesome :,)

[@jamesadcock5235]

It's a great album

[@legendmir1]

I love it

[@shadygroves8252]

around 22 min in when Damon is fucking about in the background behind Graham talking all earnestly haha they are legends time for another blur album!

[@jonathankubo22]

Ya falta poquito para que vengan a México!!

[@justMe-rd4sw]

Highly inventive as always, they're one band I would have loved to have been involved with, part of the creative process. Always impressed me going way back to when they used to play club's like the legendary JB's Dudley West Midlands England.

[@yauni716]

Can't believe that,it's amazing

[@Superdelphinus]

Anyone know what bass Alex is playing at about 15 mins? Never seen anything like it!

[@boomboxr6033]

This makes an interesting album even moreso. Great modern rock record Blur, thx

[@megadownable]

Awsome. reallt hear a beatles influanfe in ong ong now if oasis would reunite

[@harrygaming5270]

At 22 min. Seriously Damon

[@nicolas-theman4543]

Wow the magic whip is a great album from blur and the documentary really explains what happened on the making of the magic whip. Ong Ong Ice Cream Man Lone Some Street Go Out are the some of the songs that I really enjoy and very experimental A really nice comeback album from a really nice band

[@ClumsySandbocks]

'Streety'

[@katalinamoya4662]

Graham! no importa la edad QUIERO CONTIGO esperate nomas que vengas a Chile nos vamos a ver hahahahahha

[@ivan857]

si lo queréis subtitulado en español en La 1 (televisión española) está.

[@NowhereBeats]

I know all the places in this video. =D

[@1frhna]

16:08 - Damon mentioned Malaysia while googling about Ong Ong! Ahhh cool stuff over here, do come here already!!! I've seen about it and the company is more related to Singapore if I'm not mistaken.

[@joanwilcox1278]

Best band ever!

[@twostrudelsplease2511]

I thought that post said 'Wanking Street'

[@mustafasardan6946]

Please make the next album in Ankara!

[@tmcen4]

Some of the concerts scenes are from Lima, Perú in 2013. Amazing show.

[@d.elamdelp6055]

Tour Magic Whip Philadelphia PA

[@sawgrass67]

Are there any other B-Sides than Y'all Doomed? Would be interesting to know if there's more source material to create more songs and if others were attempted. Also eventually releasing the original jams in some form online would be awesome. You could have people online do their own remixes.

[@anthonycutt8854]

Please someone upload the New World Towers film.

[@DiegoHdezGlez]

Ya salió el nuevo de Blur, y además subieron un documental

[@joanwilcox1278]

And please mind the platform gap!

[@alinalytvynenko2056]

Please make the subtitles

[@Myrderbeans]

Best album ever.