Summer Magic is the sixth mini-album by South Korean girl group Red Velvet. It was released on August 6, 2018, by SM Entertainment, and features the lead single "Power Up". This album marks a return to a more colorful and vibrant concept for the group after the release of their previous album, "The Perfect Red Velvet", which had a darker and more mature theme. The title track "Power Up" is an energetic and catchy summer song that showcases the group's vocals and harmonies. The lyrics convey a message of optimism and encouragement, urging listeners to "power up" and seize the day. The music video for "Power Up" is also bright and cheerful, featuring colorful visuals and playful choreography.
The music video for "Power Up" is also bright and cheerful, featuring colorful visuals and playful choreography. In addition to "Power Up", Summer Magic includes five other tracks that further highlight Red Velvet's versatility as a group. "With You" is a sweet and romantic ballad, while "Mr.
Wiccan recipes for summer solstice
Summer Solstice Fantasy Feast
It’s here!! Nearly in the final hour!! Have been wicked busy but still dedicated to fulfilling my self imposed duty this year to upgrade all of my 2016 fantasy feasts. It brings me joy each year seeing people reblog my old feasts especially as those posts did help me to visualize and manifest incredible magical celebrations with friends. However as time goes on my standards unfortunately get higher and my tastes more elaborate so I felt it was time to redo my Summer Solstice vision. I hope this post with included recipes below get you in a hot summery mood!
In the read more there are the recipe links and additional explanations on personal symbolism and of course the image credits! I also always plan my feasts to be vegan inclusive for those with dietary restrictions but also aim for all the food to be somewhat local which matters in these seasonal feasts since it’s celebrating local nature. Anyway there is something for everyone here.
1: Starters
The ideal Summer Solstice feast to me is a mad fiery pagan bonfire bbq. If we are talking about a celebration honoring the fiery sun, summertime and food, my mind goes to a grill. However most BBQs can end up getting heavy quickly. Therefore the starters are a bit light. There will be charred vegetable skewers, steamed seafood, shrimp cocktail and jalapeno poppers. Honorable mention would be blistered padron peppers.
Garlic Herb roasted Shrimp with homemade Cocktail sauce recipe
Balsamic Grilled Veggie Skewers Recipe
Seafood image Source
(I would ideally want to serve just steamed seafood. The image is from a Paella recipe which is very summery but Paella is definitely a main dish and not a starter).
2: Sides
The bread choice for this feast will be focaccia with sundried tomatoes and garden herbs. Other dishes will be charred bell peppers, and a refreshing cucumber tomato salad.
3: Mains
The grill would provide a selection of food, but the main feature would be marinated barbeque ribs. The plant based option would be stuffed grilled bell peppers with smoked paprika.
Stuffed Bell Peppers image source (there’s no vegan recipes online that I find satisfying so I would prepare this with sautéed pinto beans with red onions in tomato sauce, smoked paprika, coriander and topped with a dash of chili flakes and oat crème fraiche).
Marinated Ribs Source (Beer-b-q ribs recipe)
4: Desserts
Summer is the fruity season!! We start to see more fruits in season towards the Summer crossquarter harvest, yet Summer Solstice sees strawberries and in some regions melons start to ripen. Other fruits I associate with this sabbat are light citrus flavors from Lemon, Grapefruit and Lime. Also since I was raised in NJ a regional summery treat we have are orange creamsicles. It’s a dreamy creamy citrus delight and has a special place in my heart so I feel like since it evokes summer so well for me it deserves a spot here.
For each sabbat dessert I have a tart of choice, a cake of choice and a special dish. The tart for Summer Solstice is torn between a fresh strawberry tart and a lemon meringue, but I would ultimately choose a lemon meringue tart with flamed mallow topping. The cake would be strawberry shortcake, and the special dessert would be an icecream cake (could change flavors per year but would mostly be orange creamsicle). Alternatives provided would be ice cream cookies as they are easy to make with vegan options/dietary restrictions and in different variety of flavors to suit peoples pallets. Also if you are in a region where it’s available, definitely a watermelon fruit salad. Watermelon was such a big part of summer in NJ but in England its like out of region so it’s mostly strawberries over here.
5: Drinks
Fruits really make their way into everything during summertime and the drink selection would reflect this. Only thing not pictured here would be an elderflower fresh mint iced tea which will be cooling and refreshing to counter act all the hot and spicy foods. Other than that of course the main non-alcoholic drink will be lemonade!
For the alcoholic selection I would love Strawberry wine, boozy melon bowls and grapefruit shandies (shoffenhofer tastes like summer on tap it will change your life). The spirit of choice will be tequila. Something about tequila is so fiery, summery and solar. I would make spicy mezcal sunset margaritas and flamed tequila shots.
6: Treats
Final part!! You can tell I am a very sensory person and one thing that made celebrations and holidays memorable as a kid were always the treats you walked away with. The little candies, snacks and tokens. If I were to have a celebration with a whole community including kids I would include some of these. Summery sweets for me were salt water taffy, fruity gummies (especially shark gummies), sticky sun drops on paper and fruity candies with melon, strawberry and citrus flavors. For savory options I would love spicy and smoky treats from fiery chili chips to smoked paprika crisps.
If you made it this far thank you so much for reading it all!! Hope I put you on a visual sensory experience for the summer. I would love to hear what dishes and foods you associate with the summer solstice or summer time in general.
You can check my litha tag for more ideas or my correspondence list for why I associate certain things with this time of year.
The name Litha is believed to derive from an ancient Germanic term which corresponds to the Summer months on the Germanic calendar. But nearly every ancient culture honored the Summer Solstice or Summer season in one way or another. One tradition is fairly consistent across cultural borders – the Summer Solstice was both a fire and water festival. Our ancestors enjoyed taking ritual baths and lighting large, raging-for-days bonfires. The fire and water elements in this sabbat demonstrate the clear importance of purification. Now…onto the food!
E" is a funky and retro-inspired track. "Mosquito" has a tropical and reggae-infused sound, while "Hit That Drum" is a lively and upbeat song that showcases the group's rap skills. The final track, "Blue Lemonade", is a refreshing and summery track with a catchy chorus. Overall, Summer Magic is a testament to Red Velvet's ability to adapt and experiment with different musical styles. The album showcases their signature blend of pop, R&B, and dance, while also incorporating elements of funk, reggae, and retro-inspired sounds. The group's vocals are showcased throughout the album, with each member bringing their own unique color and tone to the songs. Summer Magic is a must-listen for fans of Red Velvet and K-pop in general. The album is filled with catchy and feel-good songs that are perfect for the summer season. Whether you're lounging by the pool or dancing at a beach party, Summer Magic is sure to bring a touch of Red Velvet's "red flavor" to your summer playlist..
Reviews for "Why Red Velvet's Summer Magic is the Perfect Song for Summer Festivals"
1. Sarah - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with "Summer Magic" by Red Velvet. The song lacked originality and sounded like a generic summer pop tune. The lyrics were also shallow and didn't have any depth. Overall, it felt like Red Velvet was just trying to ride the trend of summer songs without offering anything unique or interesting.
2. John - 1 star - I can't believe how much I disliked Red Velvet's "Summer Magic." The vocals were grating and the melody was repetitive and forgettable. The music video was also underwhelming and didn't add anything to the overall experience. It seems like Red Velvet has lost their charm and originality with this release.
3. Emily - 3 stars - "Summer Magic" by Red Velvet didn't meet my expectations. The song felt too generic and didn't showcase Red Velvet's talent and versatility. While the catchy chorus was enjoyable, the rest of the song fell flat. I was hoping for something more innovative, but it ended up being just another forgettable summer track.
4. Alex - 2 stars - Red Velvet's "Summer Magic" was a major disappointment for me. The song lacked energy and the production felt uninspired. The repetitive chorus was catchy but became tiresome after a few listens. Overall, I expected more from Red Velvet and this release just didn't deliver.
5. Samantha - 2 stars - "Summer Magic" by Red Velvet felt like a step backward in their music career. The song lacked the signature Red Velvet sound and felt like a generic pop track. The lyrics were cliche and didn't leave a lasting impact. I expected more creativity and originality from Red Velvet, especially with their previous successful releases like "Bad Boy."