Magic Carpet Ride
Steppenwolf Cover by: Jesse Dvorak, (aka Blood Nebraska)
“This reimagined cover of this Steppenwolf classic may very well be one of the most ambiguous and intriguing arrangements we've created. Co-produced by the talented Jonathan Beaudette, our goal was to craft an ethereal, mysterious, and obscure rendition that would resonate with music supervisors for trailers and TV shows. We enlisted the artist Jesse Dvorak, (aka Blood Nebraska), to deliver a dark and mystical vocal performance that perfectly complements the 'trippy' lyrics.
Jesse also created and edited the intriguing lyric video.” - Robert Etoll
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"Magic Carpet Ride" (Steppenwolf) Cover for TV & Film | Robert Etoll Productions
"Magic Carpet Ride" begins with the instantly recognizable psychedelic grooves from Steppenwolf’s 1968 classic, now reimagined as a haunting, ethereal male vocal cover featuring Jesse Dvorak (aka Blood Nebraska). While the original high-energy rock arrangement defined classic rock, our cover transforms the anthem into a slower, mystical rendition with deep, expressive vocals. The arrangement balances recognition with atmospheric intrigue, making it perfect for modern-day sync applications in trailers, film, television, and digital media.
About Steppenwolf’s “Magic Carpet Ride”
Released in 1968 on Steppenwolf’s second album, The Second, “Magic Carpet Ride” was written by John Kay and Rushton Moreve. The track is celebrated for its driving rock rhythms, psychedelic organ textures, and surreal, imaginative lyrics. Peaking at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1969, it has become an enduring classic of the late ‘60s, evoking a sense of unbounded escape, expanded consciousness, and the era’s spirit of exploration.
Why Choose This Cover?
This baritone male vocal cover excels in ambient film trailers and media projects with supernatural, mystical, or psychologically explorative themes. The atmospheric production supports the visual storytelling while maintaining audience recognition. Its cinematic arrangement combines nostalgia and modernity, making it suitable for TV shows, movies, and commercials that feature alternate states of consciousness, spiritual journeys, or otherworldly narratives.
Co-produced with Jonathan Beaudette, this magical reimagining features Jesse Dvorak’s dark and mystical vocals and the production polish of a Hollywood-quality recording. With over 30 years of experience and thousands of placements for countless Hollywood studios, including Disney, Warner Bros, Paramount, and Netflix, Robert Etoll Productions provides new arrangements of songs that audiences love, crafted specifically for media.
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