I've never seen my father cry. He has an impressive vinyl collection and every single or album from Abba ever released. Now, watching the video, he cried tears of joy. I am the son, 23 years old, and I see my father, an absolutely tough bone, crying. Abba is more than music ... they make a lot of people happy. And I deeply regret anyone who is not an Abba fan. A world without Abba is a dead world.
I think they make us remember what star we actually come from, that´s such a relief and the reason why we cry so much. (Me too! Almost every time.) I´ve been told that I´m from Orion btw. ;-) Maybe we all are, at least the ABBA-lovers???
@Benny Shawny oh how i can relate to your father. I'm a 49 year old guy who listen to led zeppelin & RUN DMC to name a few and i wanted to cry when i heard this the first time. ABBA was one of the first music i heard when i was a child and it had an impact on my music life. Cheers to your dad mate, tell him he's not alone. ABBA have made the world beautiful again :)
ABBA members are all in their 70's now. It's hard to explain how popular and loved abba were in the 1970's and suddenly they were gone. ABBA fans (me) have waited 40 years for the unbelievable to happen. An ABBA return, and BOOM what a return...blessings from Australia.
Their music never left us, their memories never left us, we just were led to believe this would never happen. 65 million people have seen the stage show Mamma Mia, but we needed more....... WOW! Did we ever get what we wanted, they are going to hit the stratosphere when the album lands, and then the concerts, but ABBA can sit back and relax, they've earned it.
I just love how it still sounds so quintessentially like ABBA. They haven't tried to change their style to fit with the current music in the charts, they are just back and it feels like they never left
Spot on! Don't Shut Me Down is perfect ABBA-esque disco enough without it sounding like the fashion version of your granny wearing jeans and a bomber jacket.
This was the first time i, as a young Swede, got to witness Abba release new music during my lifetime, and wow, this music sounds just as good as it did 40 years ago, they're still in a league of their own even tho they're all very old now. As a Swede i couldn't be more proud listening to these 2 songs. And seeing the joy that Abba brings to people from all backgrounds all around the world makes me so much more proud. Greetings from Sweden!
I first listened to this song and I immediately fell for it. It's one of the best songs they've ever made. I am now 60 years old and have been with ABBA all the way. I still have their LP and cassettes standing in front of my old turntable. A lot has happened in 40 years for me and this song came at exactly the right time. ABBA shows again what legends they are, not only here in Sweden but all over the world. I'm moved and proud of them. Greetings from Sweden.
This song speaks to us 50+ year olds who have lived our lives with its big and little tragedies, and we survived them and can still look forward to the rest of our lives.
@@lamdao1242 That's the way it is, isn't it? In 40 years, a lot has happened. The hardest part of my soul is when I lost my daughter in 2018, who was 13 at the time. Sure, my heart still beats, but I don't want to say I'm living a very good life. I'm still very well taken and haven't recovered yet.
When Frida's voice came in....it was like an old gone and dear friend just entered my home again! Stunning! Unbelievable! So glad I have the luck to listen to them again!
Until now two new ABBA songs have been known, both different in their themes and leading voices And both have the ABBA trademark on their solvency in musical composition and production We know the great spirit of perfection that Björn and Benny impress on their creations, and both new creatures live up to their great successes of the 80s. So the biggest mystery was to know the state of the voices of Agnetha and Frida and how they could react to the inevitable passing of the decades and their possible comparisons with previous classics. And I must also say that they both look very good And in that "look" there is an extraordinary job of caring for Björn and Benny to "take care" of their historical singers, partners and former partners. They gave them two wonderful songs, with beautiful melodies and deep lyrics, but they were also surrounded by the iconic hooks and the appeal to emotional nostalgia "I still have faith in You" is an unpublished song in its conception in the history of ABBA because it is self-referential about them as a group, and it is also testimonial, because they tell us about their experiences in all this time Musically it is a ballad with mystical and epic A stately and majestic piano, and Frida's soft voice conducts and recreates ABBA's story with poignant beauty, with Agnetha joining in some verses to emphasize The sound of the drums arrives (a nod to the mega hit "Fernando") as if preparing the change of rhythm And with a powerful guitar comes that first unpublished chorus, because this time all ABBA sings from the bowels of its history and with the strength of its testimony of life, of healing and togetherness. And in the second chorus, even stronger, it becomes very clear that ABBA sings with the passion and courage that Björn's excellent lyrics stand out, it is like a triumphant song of their survival and their bond. And it ends with a solo by Frida, flawless, with the flutes at the end Also isn't a commercial song (more than 5 minutes) it's so emotional, with a fantastic vídeo of all greatest memories of pictures, official videos of 70s songs and Australia tour ABBA really comes back at high level The world needs ABBA sound
as a Swede im so proud of them and im so impressed how well their voices kept up even though they are over 70 now. I love how the two songs are so quintessential ABBA and could easy fit with their other songs
People worried that the new stuff would damage their legacy. I wasn’t knowing that if they had any doubts we would have never known they’d been back in the studio. Amazing, amazing, amazing!
The fact that you guys didn't pick up on the "ABBAtars" is testament to how good ILM (who did the performance capture) is. It is, however, the actual 70-something ABBA members doing the performance capture and providing the voices/music so it is, in a very real way, them. The ABBAtars will perform at ABBA's new concert venue under construction in London. They will be giving a full 22-song performance starting next year.
Don't you feel that computer produced imagery while technically superb. Lack the heart and soul and emotional impact of the real artist communicating with an audience It's absolutely crazy and is just a method to please the fans make even more money and none of the band who are the wrong side of 70 .don't have to put themselves through the whole endeavour every night ....I expect they don't much like live performances as they never really did that many in their career so .good for them the whole abba thing is a big business .which I respect I wouldn't pay to see my artist in ant environment unless it was really them . Even tribute abba bands some of whom are outstanding ..come out as real people .
I doubt they’re doing anything for money at this point. They have plenty. I think they just love music. And maybe they’re tired and don’t feel like dealing with the physical trauma of touring. As a fan I’d rather give them the benefit of the doubt rather than criticize, and just be happy to hear new music from them.
This song actually brought me to nostalgic tears. My parents loved ABBA, they were and are still fans of this legendary group. They introduced me to their songs when i was s teen, which is why, having grown up,i feel like i've missed them when a new track along with new concert news dropped out. They, luckily, sound the same and, for sure, managed to save those magic in their voices, music and lyrics they had back then.
They are actually avatars in the later clips! The members of abba performed all of the songs in green suits and then it was rendered to create avatars of how abba looked back in their hayday, that's why they looked so young!
Amazing to watch young people coming to this new music without any of the history or context...and picking up on the same sense of warmth and well being. Saw them first time, as a boy in 1974, winning Eurovision on TV. This come back (although their back catalogue is played every day, worldwide) is incredible. Timeless magic. This is Abba.
At the end that were "Abbatars", created by ILM (George Lucas' special effects company) with motion capture of the real people. Creating a digital 70s version of them. Actually the 4 are now between 71 and 76
I was 6 years old when they released their last music, i was 4 years old when my Dad played me their records on his headphones before going to bed, i danced to their music with my kindergarden friend in front of our tv, i still danced to their music with friends on our highschool end-ball...you still have a whole lot more to discover and boy, am i glad for you♡ I have never read so many messages of older people on the net being honest about hearing the new songs and burst in tears....that's what music does to your heart.......beautiful :)
Enjoyed your reaction ! I believe the descriptive word you were trying to think of is 'nostalgic' . The magic of ABBA is back and it couldn't have happened at a better time. This song is a much needed uplifting global anthem to the pandemic. Triumphant comeback !
Oooh, my sweet summer children, you absolutely should react to ABBA more - this song is just the tip of the iceberg. React to the second new single - Don't Shut Me Down - it's more dynamic, catchy, awesome song. Listen to their old songs - Lay All Your Love On Me, The Day Before You Came, Head Over Heels, Soldiers,When All Is Said And Done, SOS, I Let The Music Speak, The Name Of The Game, Chiquitita, Happy Hawaii, Dance (While The Music Still Goes On), Voulez-Vous, Rock Me, Fernando, I'm A Marionette, The Winner Takes It All, Under Attack, Eagle, Dancing Queen, Money Money Money, Knowing Me Knowing You, etc. You can't imagine how much you are missing out on!!!!!
@@jjgreek1 Definitely! And That's Me, and My Love My Live, and Thank You For The Music, and unreleased songs like Hamlet III or Just Like That. The whole discography is a treasure trove!!!! ABBA is music, everything from them is a must listen!!!😇
I feel this song was made for their old fans from the 70’s and 80’s. It’s like hugging a family member you haven’t seen in 40 years, smelling their cologne or perfume. The song feels like a soft warm blanket, puppy and hot cocoa all rolled in one.
Wow! That just sums it up perfectly. Well done! I just turned 50 and adored ABBA growing up. They split when I was about 9 so these new songs are wonderful to me.
For instance everyone, young and old, recognises the start of Dancing Queen. As a wedding and party DJ if ever the dance floor got a bit empty I knew what do, put Dancing Queen on, instant reaction, dancefloor FULL!! Then follow up with an ABBATHON.....
ABBA got their big break winning the Eurovision song contest, and went on to become a global success. They where the first group to make it big after Eurovision and released the giant hits such as dancing queen, take a chance on me etc. The band consisted of two couples, who married (and subsequently divorced) whilst in the group and the music they made is another class. Written and produced by them, they where ahead of the times and are one of the greatest bands to ever exist
Anni-Frid (Frida) is the redhead and does the lead on the song. Agnetha, the blond does the lead on their other new song; "Don't Shut Me down". The guys are Björn and Benny. No autotune because they can actually Sing unlike modern pop.
Heja Sverige 🇸🇪 I almost didn't dare to listen to the new songs. But broke down with tears, even my son did, when we heard Faith. I love ABBA, and they are down to earth dispite their successes. Have met the guys and now will be going to London to see the concert. I never thought this would happen.
You can tell the men wrote two musicals since they released the last ABBA single. The "modern footage" was CGI avitars of them in the late 1970s, using motion capture. They are all in their 70s now.
A couple of things that may answer your questions about this song. The word you were looking for was nostalgic. The song as about them looking back and questioning if the can still do it after all these years. Looking at what they created back in the day. They were massive. They hadn’t released anything new in almost 40 years. This tells the story of their reunification as a group. The joy and the sorrow as they sing is about the highs and lows of their times back in the 70s and 80s. Their divorces from each other when their marriages broke down. They realise they are and always will be great when together. That is when they shine. ‘I realise this is who we are’ The line of ‘we stand on a summit, humble and grateful to have survived’ is a nod to their millions of fans who have kept them alive and their music relevant. The reason they have not changed is because the second part of the clip they were Avatars or as they call them ABBAtars.
HEY GUYS, I FELT MY EMOYIONAL STRINGS BEING TUGGED BY THIS SONG. THE LYRICS WERE JUST SPOT ON WITH THEIR PAST AND PRESENT SITUATION WHAT A COMEBACK SONG. THANKS FOR YOUR REACTION AND MINIMAL STOPPAGES
This is sooo sweet! Bless them 😍. I've just got tickets for the show next June for my Sister's 57th Birthday and we will dance our hearts out like we are 14 again! If you love the music you never age!!! X
I love that you guys chose to react to this song! Great job! If you only knew the story of ABBA and how relevant that story is to the history of popular music today! 🎶 Legendary!!!
Thanks for the ABBA. Anni-Frid You lady singing is 75 now. The footage at the end is their new ABBATARS for the new concert. If your not familiar with them you really should be. Just go to their YT page for the hits. But beyond those their catalog is about 100 songs. All good and of every genre. Really did it all Glam, Pop, Ballads, Show Tunes, Disco, Reggae even a Tango. Still even today in the top 5 for sales. And with no new music in like 38 years.
I'd think ABBA talks about themselves and the love and friendship they once and always shared. Bjorn said that when Benny started playing the piano he knew it was them...
99% of today's music is just pure crap, where greed surpasses artistry and quality. This is one hell of a welcome return and an absolute classic. And the word you're looking for is melancholic. Abba and a-ha do it well.
Every ABBA song is an Anthem to the beauty of our country, though you cant always see it, as soon as you hear ABBA you know to just look beyond and it's there.
🧡 ABBA ! WELCOME BACK ! WELCOME HOME ! This may well be ABBA's new anthem, and it's PLATINUM. Four days into release it topped #9 on the U.S. charts. It's sure to reach #1. Thank you both for the reaction. However, not being ABBA fans, not tuned to the basis of the lyrics, is understandable. As a member of the original generation who helped propel ABBA to global stardom, this is monumental. When ABBA left the stage in the early 80's to today, they were hounded to return, that the magic was still there - even though they doubted themselves. This is them giving in, cautious in their approach, wondering if the fans were right all along, and realizing the magic really is still alive. With a 10-track album being released in November, the ABBA dream lives on. For the love of music, and ABBA - Peace.
You have to understand they were married, the group stopped when they got divorced. This song is them saying they are cool with each other despite what happened.
No it doesnt break any new ground! Wasnt suppose to. You either like the sound of the band or you dont. I personally was blown away by how wonderful the musical arrangements were on many of the songs and how wonderful a couple of 70 plus year old women can still sound together.
ESTA CANCIÓN ES UN HIMNO... ES ALGO GRANDE Y MARAVILLOSO... ESTÁ LLENA DE EMOCIÓN Y SENTIMIENTO Y LA VOZ DE FRIDA ES GENIAL.. SU MÚSICA PODRÍA SER DE UN MUSICAL LLENA DE MATICES Y SONORIDAD DESDE LAS PRIMERAS NOTAS AL PIANO DE BENNY HASTA LAS GUITARRAS DE BJÖRN Y LOS COROS DE AGNETHA.. ESTA CANCIÓN ES UN HINNO ES ALGO GRANDE.. ES TODO UN NÚMERO UNO... ME ENCANTA., VIVA ABBA POR SIEMPRE... ABBA GENIALES... GRACIAS POR LA MÚSICA.... VIVA ABBA.... VIVA ABBA!!!!!
well, it's not your generation's music. It's my generation's music. I'm 65 and only started catching on the them in the late 80s. This song is one of their most powerful ballads. For us It seemed like ABBA disappeared and everything went to hell. Friends started dropping dead from AIDS. Society became coarsened. Politics became a blood sport. Wars. Invasions. 9/11. It has been said that this album is for adults dealing with adult problems. Younger people like you two do not understand the emotional impact this music has for us. The first time I heard this song, I put it on a loop and cried like a baby. People who think ABBA is only about Dancing Queens and Momma Mias need to go back and do some widespread listening of their previous albums. There is some amazing stuff in there.
Gracias por reaccionar a Abba, es muy lindo que otras generaciones también los escuchen y con estas nuevas canciones tal vez puedan disfutarlos como lo hacemos nosotros, los que ya tenemos más de 50. Abrazo y saludos desde Buenos Aires 🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷😊
This song is a "closer", this kind of song is played last to tell the audience that the concert is over. Their other examples are "Thank You For The Music" and "The Way Old Friends Do". The last part was all CGI. They hired ILM (Star Wars, Disney, and Marvel) to recreate their younger selves for a concert (digitally projected) in a new purpose build ABBA arena in London.
The lyrics are amazing. The music is superb. The tone is sentimental and honest, reflective and melencholic whilst also being optimistic. One of the greatest things about Abba was (is) their complete lack of pretentiousness. They have aged and done so naturally. There is no cosmetic surgery here and no digital auto tuning of voices. It's not patriotic, but it is majestic. It isn't Disneyfied, but it does have a musical theatre sound to it. Of course your cultural references are a product of your time, and so these references that you make are just part of your upbringing. Animated cartoon soundtrack? I don't think so but it is about humanity and a post Trumpian world. Abbatars don't age, and this was what you saw at the end.
I am now 70 years old and my youth consisted of ABBA music. They bring me back my youth with their new songs. You can't describe it. It's very emotional.❤❤😢😢Sorry ist über Google Übersetzung-) Gruss aus Germany.
They havent aged much because the last part of the video was computer generated. This is their avatars that will be used in the concerts. They wont be thee in person. Remember they are all ovr 70 now.
My parents used to play their cds on the car rides home from school. I grew up listening to their music though they’ve long left the scene after I was born. 😭❤️
“They don’t look like they’ve aged much?” Are you effin kidding me right now. You just WATCHED footage of them from 40 years ago and it doesn’t occur to you that you’re looking at a computerized image in some way? I want what you’re smoking. Please!
Their first album in FORTY years is dropping in November. It’s titled “Voyage”, and preorders have been smashing all existing sales records. You MUST go down the ABBA rabbit hole. They are #1 of the BIGGEST SELLING musical acts in recording history!
Think of this song off of one of there 70s albums it sounds it sounds like a 70s track, and those people your looking at are avatars created with light
The word you were looking for is “anthem.” I’m glad you liked it, I do. The new footage though are avatars they made. There’s a video somewhere showing how they made them and their current age. No special Abba cream! Love the idea though…
If you knew ABBA's history....They were two married couples and both marriages failed, ultimately culminating in the band quitting. Benny and Bjorn have written a number of Broadway/Soho musicals in the last few years but Agnetha and Ana-Frid (Frida) pretty much raided from view. Coming back now, ages 71 through 76, is likely their swan song and a huge Thank you to the fans, who never gave up on ABBA. I love the ABBAtars special at the end of the video.
@@BeardsBrains Hi, new subscriber here from ID 🇮🇩 Like you both, one of my fav channel reaction in youtube! Please react to one of my fav song, All Saints "Never Ever" UK version video (NOT US version), really want to see your reaction and deep analysis to that song 😀
The word you are looking for is probably just "nostalgic". However there is also a far more appropriate Japanese term: "Mono no aware" - literally "the pathos of things", and also translated as "an empathy toward things", or "a sensitivity to ephemera". It means basically, the sad beauty of seeing time pass - the aching awareness of impermanence. These are the days that we will return to, one day in the future, only in memories. It is the ephemeral nature of beauty - the quietly elated, bittersweet feeling of having been witness to the dazzling circus of life - knowing that none of it can last. It’s basically about being both saddened and appreciative of transience - and also about the relationship between life and death. In Japan, there are four very distinct seasons, and you really become aware of life and mortality and transience. You become aware of how significant those moments are.
Dear Friends, It is their AVATARS/HOLOGRAMS, that's why they look the same! :)) It is pure MAGIC. I am totally extatic since last week. Such a Gift for Humanity: The Godas are Back! I will keep following you, Beards&Brains (by ABBA miracle, I arrived here for the first time!) With Love and Hope, From Lisbon.
ABBA You are so right about the pop CLICHES! They created the pop CLICHES! That is the Joy of ABBA. Impeccable singers and musician / songwriters. Redefined pop music by trying to copy it in the 70s. They had a fairytale life. And a fall from the fairytale life. To come back 40 years later. It had to be syrupy and formulaic just as they always were. 😎 Check out the old but I’m sure you’ll get it
They collaborated with George Lucas studio that creates special effects and creat upto date hi-etc computer generated Avatars which took the group 5 weeks to do, they sung eac song with over 100’s of cameras 360’ filming them, they will be having tbeir first concerts for over 40 years with their Abbatars instead of their real selves because they wanted their fans to remember them as they were, I think also as the songs sound like their original songs it’s only fitting.
Y’all need to look some more into this, it’s so much more phenomenal than you know. The more “modern versions” of themselves are CGI that they made specifically for this new song.
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I've never seen my father cry. He has an impressive vinyl collection and every single or album from Abba ever released.
Now, watching the video, he cried tears of joy. I am the son, 23 years old, and I see my father, an absolutely tough bone, crying. Abba is more than music ... they make a lot of people happy. And I deeply regret anyone who is not an Abba fan. A world without Abba is a dead world.
~♡ Greetings from Germany, i feel your Dad.... same :)
If you don’t like ABBA, you don’t like music.
I think they make us remember what star we actually come from, that´s such a relief and the reason why we cry so much. (Me too! Almost every time.) I´ve been told that I´m from Orion btw. ;-) Maybe we all are, at least the ABBA-lovers???
@Benny Shawny oh how i can relate to your father. I'm a 49 year old guy who listen to led zeppelin & RUN DMC to name a few and i wanted to cry when i heard this the first time. ABBA was one of the first music i heard when i was a child and it had an impact on my music life. Cheers to your dad mate, tell him he's not alone. ABBA have made the world beautiful again :)
@@rideyalife Thank you very much :-)
ABBA members are all in their 70's now. It's hard to explain how popular and loved abba were in the 1970's and suddenly they were gone. ABBA fans (me) have waited 40 years for the unbelievable to happen. An ABBA return, and BOOM what a return...blessings from Australia.
Their music never left us, their memories never left us, we just were led to believe this would never happen. 65 million people have seen the stage show Mamma Mia, but we needed more....... WOW! Did we ever get what we wanted, they are going to hit the stratosphere when the album lands, and then the concerts, but ABBA can sit back and relax, they've earned it.
I just love how it still sounds so quintessentially like ABBA. They haven't tried to change their style to fit with the current music in the charts, they are just back and it feels like they never left
Perfectly said! It feels like they never left
Spot on! Don't Shut Me Down is perfect ABBA-esque disco enough without it sounding like the fashion version of your granny wearing jeans and a bomber jacket.
I'm still wondering if I should put the two songs in my 70s playlist or my new music playlist on Spotify. I really don't know!
@@alecneate76 They are not 70s songs. They are 20s songs.
50 years ago… ABBA changed the world.
Now, in 2021, ABBA has returned to change the world….AGAIN!!
These songs ARE proof!!
This was the first time i, as a young Swede, got to witness Abba release new music during my lifetime, and wow, this music sounds just as good as it did 40 years ago, they're still in a league of their own even tho they're all very old now. As a Swede i couldn't be more proud listening to these 2 songs. And seeing the joy that Abba brings to people from all backgrounds all around the world makes me so much more proud. Greetings from Sweden!
Jag håller med, så oerhört stolt!!
I first listened to this song and I immediately fell for it. It's one of the best songs they've ever made. I am now 60 years old and have been with ABBA all the way. I still have their LP and cassettes standing in front of my old turntable. A lot has happened in 40 years for me and this song came at exactly the right time. ABBA shows again what legends they are, not only here in Sweden but all over the world. I'm moved and proud of them. Greetings from Sweden.
So am I, deeply moved and proud.
This song speaks to us 50+ year olds who have lived our lives with its big and little tragedies, and we survived them and can still look forward to the rest of our lives.
@@lamdao1242 That's the way it is, isn't it? In 40 years, a lot has happened. The hardest part of my soul is when I lost my daughter in 2018, who was 13 at the time. Sure, my heart still beats, but I don't want to say I'm living a very good life. I'm still very well taken and haven't recovered yet.
When Frida's voice came in....it was like an old gone and dear friend just entered my home again! Stunning! Unbelievable! So glad I have the luck to listen to them again!
Until now two new ABBA songs have been known, both different in their themes and leading voices And both have the ABBA trademark on their solvency in musical composition and production
We know the great spirit of perfection that Björn and Benny impress on their creations, and both new creatures live up to their great successes of the 80s.
So the biggest mystery was to know the state of the voices of Agnetha and Frida and how they could react to the inevitable passing of the decades and their possible comparisons with previous classics.
And I must also say that they both look very good
And in that "look" there is an extraordinary job of caring for Björn and Benny to "take care" of their historical singers, partners and former partners. They gave them two wonderful songs, with beautiful melodies and deep lyrics, but they were also surrounded by the iconic hooks and the appeal to emotional nostalgia
"I still have faith in You" is an unpublished song in its conception in the history of ABBA
because it is self-referential about them as a group,
and it is also testimonial, because they tell us about their experiences in all this time
Musically it is a ballad with mystical and epic
A stately and majestic piano, and Frida's soft voice conducts and recreates ABBA's story with poignant beauty,
with Agnetha joining in some verses to emphasize
The sound of the drums arrives (a nod to the mega hit "Fernando") as if preparing the change of rhythm
And with a powerful guitar comes that first unpublished chorus, because this time all ABBA sings from the bowels of its history and with the strength of its testimony of life, of healing and togetherness.
And in the second chorus, even stronger, it becomes very clear that ABBA sings with the passion and courage that Björn's excellent lyrics stand out, it is like a triumphant song of their survival and their bond.
And it ends with a solo by Frida, flawless, with the flutes at the end
Also isn't a commercial song (more than 5 minutes) it's so emotional, with a fantastic vídeo of all greatest memories of pictures, official videos of 70s songs and Australia tour
ABBA really comes back at high level
The world needs ABBA sound
as a Swede im so proud of them and im so impressed how well their voices kept up even though they are over 70 now. I love how the two songs are so quintessential ABBA and could easy fit with their other songs
You should be a very proud Swede. They are loved so much all over the planet.
People worried that the new stuff would damage their legacy. I wasn’t knowing that if they had any doubts we would have never known they’d been back in the studio. Amazing, amazing, amazing!
The fact that you guys didn't pick up on the "ABBAtars" is testament to how good ILM (who did the performance capture) is. It is, however, the actual 70-something ABBA members doing the performance capture and providing the voices/music so it is, in a very real way, them. The ABBAtars will perform at ABBA's new concert venue under construction in London. They will be giving a full 22-song performance starting next year.
Oh bless - 'they haven't aged much' sorry I laughed. I'm waiting for the day I can walk about in an avatar of my 28-year-old self.
The 3D work is excellent.
Suzanne lol 😂
Don't you feel that computer produced imagery while technically superb. Lack the heart and soul and emotional impact of the real artist communicating with an audience
It's absolutely crazy and is just a method to please the fans make even more money and none of the band who are the wrong side of 70 .don't have to put themselves through the whole endeavour every night ....I expect they don't much like live performances as they never really did that many in their career so .good for them the whole abba thing is a big business .which I respect I wouldn't pay to see my artist in ant environment unless it was really them .
Even tribute abba bands some of whom are outstanding ..come out as real people .
I doubt they’re doing anything for money at this point. They have plenty. I think they just love music. And maybe they’re tired and don’t feel like dealing with the physical trauma of touring. As a fan I’d rather give them the benefit of the doubt rather than criticize, and just be happy to hear new music from them.
This song actually brought me to nostalgic tears. My parents loved ABBA, they were and are still fans of this legendary group. They introduced me to their songs when i was s teen, which is why, having grown up,i feel like i've missed them when a new track along with new concert news dropped out. They, luckily, sound the same and, for sure, managed to save those magic in their voices, music and lyrics they had back then.
They are actually avatars in the later clips! The members of abba performed all of the songs in green suits and then it was rendered to create avatars of how abba looked back in their hayday, that's why they looked so young!
Towards the end ABBA are in the form of digital 'abbatars'! They will be performing in that form in London next year. I know because I'm going!
Amazing to watch young people coming to this new music without any of the history or context...and picking up on the same sense of warmth and well being. Saw them first time, as a boy in 1974, winning Eurovision on TV. This come back (although their back catalogue is played every day, worldwide) is incredible. Timeless magic. This is Abba.
Never heard an ABBA song? You 2 have been missing out!
At the end that were "Abbatars", created by ILM (George Lucas' special effects company) with motion capture of the real people. Creating a digital 70s version of them. Actually the 4 are now between 71 and 76
I was 6 years old when they released their last music, i was 4 years old when my Dad played me their records on his headphones before going to bed, i danced to their music with my kindergarden friend in front of our tv, i still danced to their music with friends on our highschool end-ball...you still have a whole lot more to discover and boy, am i glad for you♡ I have never read so many messages of older people on the net being honest about hearing the new songs and burst in tears....that's what music does to your heart.......beautiful :)
Enjoyed your reaction ! I believe the descriptive word you were trying to think of is 'nostalgic' . The magic of ABBA is back and it couldn't have happened at a better time. This song is a much needed uplifting global anthem to the pandemic. Triumphant comeback !
Frida (the dark haired one)who is the lead singer in this song is 75 years old!!! They sound just like they did 40 years ago!
Oooh, my sweet summer children, you absolutely should react to ABBA more - this song is just the tip of the iceberg. React to the second new single - Don't Shut Me Down - it's more dynamic, catchy, awesome song.
Listen to their old songs - Lay All Your Love On Me, The Day Before You Came, Head Over Heels, Soldiers,When All Is Said And Done, SOS, I Let The Music Speak, The Name Of The Game, Chiquitita, Happy Hawaii, Dance (While The Music Still Goes On), Voulez-Vous, Rock Me, Fernando, I'm A Marionette, The Winner Takes It All, Under Attack, Eagle, Dancing Queen, Money Money Money, Knowing Me Knowing You, etc. You can't imagine how much you are missing out on!!!!!
And The Visitors!
@@jjgreek1 Definitely! And That's Me, and My Love My Live, and Thank You For The Music, and unreleased songs like Hamlet III or Just Like That. The whole discography is a treasure trove!!!! ABBA is music, everything from them is a must listen!!!😇
Masters of the scene 💕
@@justivans Absolutely!!! Afterall they arw The Super Trouper!!!💙💙💙💙
Andante, Andante; Our Last Summer, Lovers (Live A Little Longer), etc, etc, etc.
I feel this song was made for their old fans from the 70’s and 80’s. It’s like hugging a family member you haven’t seen in 40 years, smelling their cologne or perfume. The song feels like a soft warm blanket, puppy and hot cocoa all rolled in one.
Wow! That just sums it up perfectly. Well done! I just turned 50 and adored ABBA growing up. They split when I was about 9 so these new songs are wonderful to me.
It is quite rare to come across adult people who has never, in their life, heard of ABBA.
I had to laugh - 'yeah you must have heard of their big hit...ermm, ermmmm.'
@@suzannejane1035 Unbelievable!
For instance everyone, young and old, recognises the start of Dancing Queen. As a wedding and party DJ if ever the dance floor got a bit empty I knew what do, put Dancing Queen on, instant reaction, dancefloor FULL!! Then follow up with an ABBATHON.....
ABBA got their big break winning the Eurovision song contest, and went on to become a global success. They where the first group to make it big after Eurovision and released the giant hits such as dancing queen, take a chance on me etc. The band consisted of two couples, who married (and subsequently divorced) whilst in the group and the music they made is another class. Written and produced by them, they where ahead of the times and are one of the greatest bands to ever exist
The 2 words to describe what you're feeling (and ABBA's intent) is nostalgia (verse) and triumph (chorus).
Anni-Frid (Frida) is the redhead and does the lead on the song. Agnetha, the blond does the lead on their other new song; "Don't Shut Me down". The guys are Björn and Benny.
No autotune because they can actually Sing unlike modern pop.
Heja Sverige 🇸🇪 I almost didn't dare to listen to the new songs. But broke down with tears, even my son did, when we heard Faith. I love ABBA, and they are down to earth dispite their successes. Have met the guys and now will be going to London to see the concert. I never thought this would happen.
You can tell the men wrote two musicals since they released the last ABBA single. The "modern footage" was CGI avitars of them in the late 1970s, using motion capture. They are all in their 70s now.
They are all over 71, it was computer generated avatars in the end of the video.
Indeed, and I could tell. But then again, I had seen pictures and videos of ABBA as they got older.
Pre-orders for ABBA‘s new album ‘Voyage’ have broken records in the UK after over 80,000 copies were purchased in just three days.
A couple of things that may answer your questions about this song. The word you were looking for was nostalgic. The song as about them looking back and questioning if the can still do it after all these years. Looking at what they created back in the day. They were massive. They hadn’t released anything new in almost 40 years. This tells the story of their reunification as a group. The joy and the sorrow as they sing is about the highs and lows of their times back in the 70s and 80s. Their divorces from each other when their marriages broke down. They realise they are and always will be great when together. That is when they shine. ‘I realise this is who we are’ The line of ‘we stand on a summit, humble and grateful to have survived’ is a nod to their millions of fans who have kept them alive and their music relevant. The reason they have not changed is because the second part of the clip they were Avatars or as they call them ABBAtars.
They are 76 - 71 years old now. Check out their stuff from the 70's and 80's, kids. They are music royalty.
I'm always amused when Americans compare something to music in a Disney movie as soon as they recognize a somewhat coherent melody.
Good point. Our music here sucks. That’s why we need you! ❤️
It’s cute how he says the song makes him feel “something”, definitely “majestic” or “mystical”. 🖤
HEY GUYS, I FELT MY EMOYIONAL STRINGS BEING TUGGED BY THIS SONG.
THE LYRICS WERE JUST SPOT ON WITH THEIR PAST AND PRESENT SITUATION
WHAT A COMEBACK SONG.
THANKS FOR YOUR REACTION AND MINIMAL STOPPAGES
This is sooo sweet! Bless them 😍. I've just got tickets for the show next June for my Sister's 57th Birthday and we will dance our hearts out like we are 14 again! If you love the music you never age!!! X
have fun 🥳🥳🥳
ABBA created their own sound which many many artists have coped over the years.
I love that you guys chose to react to this song! Great job! If you only knew the story of ABBA and how relevant that story is to the history of popular music today! 🎶 Legendary!!!
Thanks for the ABBA. Anni-Frid You lady singing is 75 now. The footage at the end is their new ABBATARS for the new concert. If your not familiar with them you really should be. Just go to their YT page for the hits. But beyond those their catalog is about 100 songs. All good and of every genre. Really did it all Glam, Pop, Ballads, Show Tunes, Disco, Reggae even a Tango. Still even today in the top 5 for sales. And with no new music in like 38 years.
I'd think ABBA talks about themselves and the love and friendship they once and always shared. Bjorn said that when Benny started playing the piano he knew it was them...
It sounds like an Anthem, maybe that’s the word you’re thinking of? It sounds like a Nordic Anthem to me. 🥰
Anthem of friendship and love🥰
99% of today's music is just pure crap, where greed surpasses artistry and quality. This is one hell of a welcome return and an absolute classic. And the word you're looking for is melancholic. Abba and a-ha do it well.
Take on me and The living daylights! Thumbs up for Norway though big brother has ABBA😉
Every ABBA song is an Anthem to the beauty of our country, though you cant always see it, as soon as you hear ABBA you know to just look beyond and it's there.
🧡 ABBA !
WELCOME BACK ! WELCOME HOME !
This may well be ABBA's new anthem, and it's PLATINUM. Four days into release it topped #9 on the U.S. charts. It's sure to reach #1.
Thank you both for the reaction. However, not being ABBA fans, not tuned to the basis of the lyrics, is understandable. As a member of the original generation who helped propel ABBA to global stardom, this is monumental. When ABBA left the stage in the early 80's to today, they were hounded to return, that the magic was still there - even though they doubted themselves. This is them giving in, cautious in their approach, wondering if the fans were right all along, and realizing the magic really is still alive. With a 10-track album being released in November, the ABBA dream lives on.
For the love of music, and ABBA - Peace.
Endless music,endless style, endless band💕
That's actually CGI
You have to understand they were married, the group stopped when they got divorced. This song is them saying they are cool with each other despite what happened.
Agreed. And their surprise that their friendship survived through it all.
Could the word you're looking for be 'nostalgic' coz this song is absolutely dripping with nostalgia.
Oh my heart
No it doesnt break any new ground! Wasnt suppose to. You either like the sound of the band or you dont. I personally was blown away by how wonderful the musical arrangements were on many of the songs and how wonderful a couple of 70 plus year old women can still sound together.
ESTA CANCIÓN ES UN HIMNO... ES ALGO GRANDE Y MARAVILLOSO... ESTÁ LLENA DE EMOCIÓN Y SENTIMIENTO Y LA VOZ DE FRIDA ES GENIAL.. SU MÚSICA PODRÍA SER DE UN MUSICAL LLENA DE MATICES Y SONORIDAD DESDE LAS PRIMERAS NOTAS AL PIANO DE BENNY HASTA LAS GUITARRAS DE BJÖRN Y LOS COROS DE AGNETHA.. ESTA CANCIÓN ES UN HINNO ES ALGO GRANDE.. ES TODO UN NÚMERO UNO... ME ENCANTA., VIVA ABBA POR SIEMPRE... ABBA GENIALES... GRACIAS POR LA MÚSICA.... VIVA ABBA.... VIVA ABBA!!!!!
well, it's not your generation's music. It's my generation's music. I'm 65 and only started catching on the them in the late 80s. This song is one of their most powerful ballads.
For us It seemed like ABBA disappeared and everything went to hell. Friends started dropping dead from AIDS. Society became coarsened. Politics became a blood sport. Wars. Invasions. 9/11. It has been said that this album is for adults dealing with adult problems. Younger people like you two do not understand the emotional impact this music has for us. The first time I heard this song, I put it on a loop and cried like a baby.
People who think ABBA is only about Dancing Queens and Momma Mias need to go back and do some widespread listening of their previous albums. There is some amazing stuff in there.
The song is about the group
Gracias por reaccionar a Abba, es muy lindo que otras generaciones también los escuchen y con estas nuevas canciones tal vez puedan disfutarlos como lo hacemos nosotros, los que ya tenemos más de 50. Abrazo y saludos desde Buenos Aires 🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷😊
40 years of waiting and they came back in their own style. Avatars were a revelation.
This song is a "closer", this kind of song is played last to tell the audience that the concert is over. Their other examples are "Thank You For The Music" and "The Way Old Friends Do".
The last part was all CGI. They hired ILM (Star Wars, Disney, and Marvel) to recreate their younger selves for a concert (digitally projected) in a new purpose build ABBA arena in London.
Well, youngsters, you didn't do your home assignment on this one, but keep tryinng and you'll be just fine.
As hard-rock hearer excited to ABBA's reunion
Today hasn't had music for a very long time.
The lyrics are amazing. The music is superb. The tone is sentimental and honest, reflective and melencholic whilst also being optimistic. One of the greatest things about Abba was (is) their complete lack of pretentiousness. They have aged and done so naturally. There is no cosmetic surgery here and no digital auto tuning of voices. It's not patriotic, but it is majestic. It isn't Disneyfied, but it does have a musical theatre sound to it. Of course your cultural references are a product of your time, and so these references that you make are just part of your upbringing. Animated cartoon soundtrack? I don't think so but it is about humanity and a post Trumpian world. Abbatars don't age, and this was what you saw at the end.
I'm a proud Norwegian who grew up with ABBA. Anni-Frid Is born and raised not far from me.
ABBAs music is out of this world.
Ther is no one like them.
I am now 70 years old and my youth consisted of ABBA music. They bring me back my youth with their new songs. You can't describe it. It's very emotional.❤❤😢😢Sorry ist über Google Übersetzung-) Gruss aus Germany.
Hey guys, just play the ABBA Gold album and it will catch you up on their music. You'll have fun!!
For me, "I Still Have Faith In You" is the second part of "Thank you for the music"
They havent aged much because the last part of the video was computer generated. This is their avatars that will be used in the concerts. They wont be thee in person. Remember they are all ovr 70 now.
Surprised you didn't realize it was all CG at the end, how can a band from the 70's not age?
Abba is back ❤
If you listen to their song “Thank You for the Music,” this song can seem to be like a response to that departure they made all those years ago
Guys the end were digital avatars of them that will star in their concert next year.
Abba as true talent not like today's rubbish
Nostalgic is the word you are looking for ❤️
My parents used to play their cds on the car rides home from school. I grew up listening to their music though they’ve long left the scene after I was born. 😭❤️
This is the ABBA sound.
So beautiful.
You couldn't have thought that was them.... they're in their 70's!!!
“They don’t look like they’ve aged much?” Are you effin kidding me right now. You just WATCHED footage of them from 40 years ago and it doesn’t occur to you that you’re looking at a computerized image in some way? I want what you’re smoking. Please!
React to Don't Shut Me Down by ABBA.
nostalgic is the word you're looking for.
LOL they are all in their 70's now. The video at the end is computer animated it is not really them - wow they really fooled you it is that good :)
Did you really think they look like that now, in their 70s? Not noticing those are mocap figures?
Two words to describe their feelings: Retrospective , Introspective.
ABBA MAKES THE WORLD.. globaal and collourfull... we need it.. just in this Covid periode 👍🌈
ABBA is Forever ♥
Their first album in FORTY years is dropping in November. It’s titled “Voyage”, and preorders have been smashing all existing sales records. You MUST go down the ABBA rabbit hole. They are #1 of the BIGGEST SELLING musical acts in recording history!
Think of this song off of one of there 70s albums it sounds it sounds like a 70s track, and those people your looking at are avatars created with light
The word you were looking for is “anthem.” I’m glad you liked it, I do. The new footage though are avatars they made. There’s a video somewhere showing how they made them and their current age. No special Abba cream! Love the idea though…
If you knew ABBA's history....They were two married couples and both marriages failed, ultimately culminating in the band quitting. Benny and Bjorn have written a number of Broadway/Soho musicals in the last few years but Agnetha and Ana-Frid (Frida) pretty much raided from view. Coming back now, ages 71 through 76, is likely their swan song and a huge Thank you to the fans, who never gave up on ABBA. I love the ABBAtars special at the end of the video.
The end was all CGI. And beautiful.
I would love to see your reaction to 'Don't Shut Me Down' which is another fab song
Nice reaction, guys.
i'm sure you guys have heard it but if you haven't then definitely react to Dancing Queen! A classic!!
that's it!!!! thank you 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
@@BeardsBrains Hi, new subscriber here from ID 🇮🇩 Like you both, one of my fav channel reaction in youtube! Please react to one of my fav song, All Saints "Never Ever" UK version video (NOT US version), really want to see your reaction and deep analysis to that song 😀
They look so young because they’re performance captured renderings made possible by the real ABBA 😆😆😆
ABBA's released 2 new songs recently. The one you've just reacted is the first one.
Do react to the second song entitled Don't Shut Me Down
How did you not clock that they don't look the same after 40 years? 😅 it's avatars made from their old style, they are in their 70's now all of them
Never heard Of Abba? Welcome.
As someone else said: “Do I have it in me?” - something a guy doesn’t want to hear from his partner during intimacy!
The word you are looking for is probably just "nostalgic". However there is also a far more appropriate Japanese term: "Mono no aware" - literally "the pathos of things", and also translated as "an empathy toward things", or "a sensitivity to ephemera".
It means basically, the sad beauty of seeing time pass - the aching awareness of impermanence. These are the days that we will return to, one day in the future, only in memories.
It is the ephemeral nature of beauty - the quietly elated, bittersweet feeling of having been witness to the dazzling circus of life - knowing that none of it can last. It’s basically about being both saddened and appreciative of transience - and also about the relationship between life and death. In Japan, there are four very distinct seasons, and you really become aware of life and mortality and transience. You become aware of how significant those moments are.
Thank you !!
Dear Friends,
It is their AVATARS/HOLOGRAMS, that's why they look the same! :))
It is pure MAGIC. I am totally extatic since last week. Such a Gift for Humanity: The Godas are Back!
I will keep following you, Beards&Brains (by ABBA miracle, I arrived here for the first time!)
With Love and Hope,
From Lisbon.
But I am obsessed with the other one, Don´t Shut Me Down! ahahah
ABBA
You are so right about the pop CLICHES!
They created the pop CLICHES!
That is the Joy of ABBA.
Impeccable singers and musician / songwriters. Redefined pop music by trying to copy it in the 70s.
They had a fairytale life. And a fall from the fairytale life.
To come back 40 years later. It had to be syrupy and formulaic just as they always were. 😎
Check out the old but I’m sure you’ll get it
Hey kids! They're in their '70s! 😄🤣😂
They collaborated with George Lucas studio that creates special effects and creat upto date hi-etc computer generated Avatars which took the group 5 weeks to do, they sung eac song with over 100’s of cameras 360’ filming them, they will be having tbeir first concerts for over 40 years with their Abbatars instead of their real selves because they wanted their fans to remember them as they were, I think also as the songs sound like their original songs it’s only fitting.
react to dont shut me down by abba. its their other new song!
Y’all need to look some more into this, it’s so much more phenomenal than you know. The more “modern versions” of themselves are CGI that they made specifically for this new song.