The video for “I Put a Spell on You” is a modern dance retelling of the Black Orpheus & Eurydice myth, reimagined as an eternal cycle of music and longing. I play Orpheus, with Darling Nikki as Eurydice, reprising our creative partnership from my 2018 single Delilah. Directed by ImageStricken, with concept by ImageStricken and myself, the story unfolds as a haunting tragedy: as long as I play, she appears—fighting to reach me—but the moment I stop, she vanishes. Bound to this cycle, we are destined to repeat the song and dance for eternity, cherishing only fleeting moments together before love dissolves into shadow once again.

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🎵 Behind the Song

My interpretation of “I Put a Spell on You” draws inspiration from the theatrical power of Screamin’ Jay Hawkins, the soulful fire of Nina Simone, and the ethereal edge of Annie Lennox, while carving out my own modern sound. Produced by Edward Shin, co-produced by myself, and mixed/mastered by Mister Rocks, the track blends vintage soul textures with cinematic production, released through California Soul Music. The song became the perfect vessel for the Orpheus & Eurydice story, where love itself is a spell—powerful yet fragile, conjuring connection only for a moment before slipping away. For me, this rendition captures that eternal push and pull, where music keeps memory and spirit alive, even if only for the length of a song.

Personnel: Cliff Beach- Orpheus Darling Nikki- Eurydice ImageStricken - Director/Editor/Videographer Tim Hall - Assistant Kenneth Santos- Playback Fa Mulan Rouge - Hair/Makeup

Music Producer: Edward Shin Mixing and Mastering: MisterRocks

Co-producer/Exec. Producer- Cliff Beach

Songwriter: Screaming Jay Hawkins