This song always has me on the verge of tears. So stirring, poignant, and dignified. Well done Benny, Bjorn, Frida, and Agnetha. You've all been a big part of my life since 1974.
"Ode to Freedom" (2021) is an extraordinary ending to what may be ABBA's extraordinary musical and group journey I believe that the last thing ABBA has done is to be aware of its Legacy and to be faithful to it, to perpetuate it to the new generations That is why I believe that this new album "Voyage", perhaps the last of ABBA, is a trip to eternity in the history of music. In particular, I feel that this song is sung by the four of them together from beginning to end, although Frida stands out strongly in the lower tones and Agnetha appears as a beautiful second voice in the treble, the men do background voices My best regards to You from Buenos Aires , Argentina
There are several influences: Tchaikowksy: Valse from Svan Lake, Verdi: Nabucco, Richard Strauss: Four Last Songs. The rhythm is very special, mostly 6/8, sometimes 2/8 zu interrupt the rhythm, so that it not sounds like a valse.
If you're not that familiar with the music of ABBA just give it a try. They have made some good songs that were not released as a single. I can name a few . "I am the city." that is released as a bonus track on The Visitors. "Dream World" "Put on your White sombrero" Both are on the 4 CD of the album "Thank you for the music" and also a complilation that last nearly 24 minutes "ABBA Undeleted"
Listen to Beethoven’s Ode To Joy which is the anthem for EU, it’s beginning was the same deep string section then the majestic singing part are very similar to this song. Ode To Freedom is the song of our time for sure, specially for Europe at this trying time.
This song always has me on the verge of tears. So stirring, poignant, and dignified. Well done Benny, Bjorn, Frida, and Agnetha. You've all been a big part of my life since 1974.
Such a classy, poignant, mature song. Only ABBA could pull it off. Beautiful and majestic. Total respect to them
This song went from least favorite to favorite in a couple of listens. Everyone should hear this amazing piece of work.
Absolute masterpiece and the best song on the album
This is a Hauntingly stunningly beautiful Masterpiece ♥
"Ode to Freedom" (2021)
is an extraordinary ending to what may be ABBA's extraordinary musical and group journey
I believe that the last thing ABBA has done is to be aware of its Legacy and to be faithful to it, to perpetuate it to the new generations
That is why I believe that this new album "Voyage", perhaps the last of ABBA, is a trip to eternity in the history of music.
In particular, I feel that this song is sung by the four of them together from beginning to end, although Frida stands out strongly in the lower tones and Agnetha appears as a beautiful second voice in the treble, the men do background voices
My best regards to You from
Buenos Aires , Argentina
There are several influences: Tchaikowksy: Valse from Svan Lake, Verdi: Nabucco, Richard Strauss: Four Last Songs.
The rhythm is very special, mostly 6/8, sometimes 2/8 zu interrupt the rhythm, so that it not sounds like a valse.
*this* comment from Heine is a qualified analysis and not a larifari like the Video #Teacher Paul Reacts
I love 💞💞💞💞💞 these beautiful people we call ABBA, they have brought such Joy to my journey through life , thank you ABBA xx
This masterpiece is simply superb. Stunningly poignant.
Read the lyrics and understand the depth of this song. They said: "Ode to freedom" is in the eye of the beholder. What is freedom?
Abba the greatest band of all time
If you're not that familiar with the music of ABBA just give it a try. They have made some good songs that were not released as a single. I can name a few . "I am the city." that is released as a bonus track on The Visitors. "Dream World" "Put on your White sombrero" Both are on the 4 CD of the album "Thank you for the music" and also a complilation that last nearly 24 minutes "ABBA Undeleted"
A waltz .. a majestic dance
Abba forever. Brazil
*WONDERFUL*
Cool! It also made me think of Tchaikovsky! Reminded me of Swan Lake at times. Glad I'm not the only one :)
Dance for our freedom...
Listen to Beethoven’s Ode To Joy which is the anthem for EU, it’s beginning was the same deep string section then the majestic singing part are very similar to this song. Ode To Freedom is the song of our time for sure, specially for Europe at this trying time.
Walts is the timing.
It’s not like any of the classics. This is unique.
It reminds me of the waltz from 'Swan Lake'
There is a guitar piece that I enjoy playing "Vals Venezolana N. 2" by Antonio Lauro. The English translation is "Venezuelan Waltz No.2".
Ode to Enya
Это звучало как ода
🖐😥 Good-bye ABBA.....the last song on their last album ♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♥
Strauss.
waltz = valsa 🙂