It is crazy.... before this I heard a song from the album the visitors... and 40 years later Frida still sounds the same like she did 40 years ago... her voice still sounds so beautiful
Pay tribute to greatest, pop group ever to grace us with their incredible talent. Quality such as this comes but once in a lifetime...if you're very lucky. So glad I lived through all of it.
Thanks for reacting! Frida sings this one, she is the mezzo. Agnetha sings the other new song (Don't shut me down) with her full soprano voice. I needed that for 2021 !
I am really astonished how their motion capture avatars look like in the performance. When you take a look at the end of the song, you almost think it's really them, not having aged a day.
So beautiful, emotionally so touching, I cry loudly eveytime I hear this song, who knows how much I listened to it, they are unique, composing the music, putting perfect details and solos in it, writing words to music and feeling it and giving us back with their beautiful vocals, and this is the first song in this album, what a forgiveness, what a love between them, what a friendship, what a confidence, passion and courage and what a respect to eachother, this makes me cry in the days, the world is in a big mess, thank you for sharing
Musicians reacting to music really is the best way to review this song. Thanks guys, you knew what to look for. Don't Shut Me Down features Agnetha and for the chorus listen out for that famous THIRD voice. They've still got it.
@@nowthen.4363 Will look out for your reaction to Don't Shut Me Down. If you want to see a grown man cry, see a couple of videos I posted on my channel. Enjoy.
The look on your faces were exactly the same as mine, i even had a tear creep up on me when i saw you both smiling, and i was thinking "they're seeing what I'm seeing and hearing" It's ABBA BACK and as good as ever, mature but brilliant...... thanks for this, you cheered me up no end :)
The big global news of this 21st century for the music world is the return of the legendary Swedish pop group ABBA to the recording studios after more than 35 years (the last was "The day before you came") and the edition of his new songs after 39 years (the last was "Under attack") and a new album after almost 40 years (the last was "The Visitors") Beyond that these three data are for the Guines Book of records (I believe that No Group or Singer or Artist can come close to these incredible brands), the most remarkable thing is How they returned, with what level of quality And I must say that ABBA overcame all fears, doubts and expectations His return is shocking and his quality is still valid Until now two 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 Thanks for your great reaction, with all respect for all ABBA músic and history See you in next ABBA video My best regards from Buenos Aires Argentina South América
That was a great reaction. Two lovely young people talking intelligently and informedly about a legendary and adored 70's pop group and their comeback single, thanks.
As someone who remembers Abba from the Eurovision Song Contest onwards, I love this after the first couple of bars. Frida's voice has always been warm, and if anything sounds warmer here. And as someone who's fast approaching their age, I can identify strongly with the sentiment of the song. Lovely stuff!
When the girls sing together it's magical ♥ The two new records are gorgeous nd they have put the smiles back on millions of faces around the world again.
Their new songs are melancholy, sensational, magical and completely unreal wonderful. I myself am 60 years old and have been there from the beginning. They were unique when they made an impact and that keeps them. I still have all their LP and cassettes at my old turntable from that time. Legends never stop singing. ABBA has conquered the world again!! Imagine if everyone could preserve this warm feeling we feel at this moment and take it with us in our harsh world. Greetings from Sweden!
AGNETHA AND ANNI-FRID, FOR ME, THE VOCALISTS OF THE CENTURY. NO ONE HAS EVER COME NEAR, THE WAY THEY HARMONIZE, OR SING SOLO. NO ONE CAN SHUT ABBA DOWN 🤩🤩🤩🤩
Not that it matters, but it seems to me (not a vocal expert by any means), that Frida's mezzo soprano register has lowered over the decades into the contralto range, & is still compellingly lovely & evocative ; a blessing to this very troubled world that she's willing & able to use it again.
ABBA is having a 3000 capacity arena built in Stratford's London. They spent 5 weeks performing their songs in motion capture suits in front of 160 cameras and this will be them as avatars as they were in 1979 for the concerts next year
THANKS GUYS FOR A MINIMAL STOPPAGE GUYS, DID YOU NOT FIND THIS SONG SOMEWHAT EMOTIONAL ? THE MANY REFERENCES TO THEIR PAST PERFORMANCES AND EARLY DAYS WAS VERY APPROPRIATE - IT REMINDED PEOPLE WHO THEY WERE AND ARE. I BELIEVE THE TITLE OF THE SONG WAS TO DO WITH THAT POINT
I was in my mid teens when ABBA burst onto the scene...i loved every single, every album and it was sad to see them part come the 1980s. So life moved on but the wonder if they would ever return and the hope they would lived on with me into the 90s and then into a new century. I am now 61 and with all of you I have just experienced the worst 2 years of my life due to the covid pandemic. But now, you all along with me can say... ... Thank God ABBA are back. What perfect timing and the best vaccine we could have wished for. Thank you ABBA. Also, great reaction to this new track as well as a great reaction to Don’t Shut Me Down. Yes, both songs made me feel emotional and a tear or two did fill my eyes.
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.
We know, trust and love them in the US too!!! Such a blessing to hear them again with poetic songs backed by incredible lyrics and music (that we don't give enough credit to) that makes such a difference. Thanks for your review!
This song is about THEM having questions about if they were still able to create the magic. Some groups of people seem to want to take their songs and turn the meanings into something they are not. Dancing Queen is a prime example. A Simple song about a young 17 year old girl who loves to dance has been turned into something it was NEVER intended to be.
Yes it's totally about them! But that's the beauty of music. Once it's released it's up for the audience to interpret it in their way. That's the AMAZING thing with music. What started off as a personal reflection can touch so many in a personal way. That's why they're so good!! xx
...it’s the beauty of art...there are levels of meaning, metaphor, and personal interpretation for individual listeners...imagination can be limitless, but there are those who seem to require a limit....
Goosebumps 👍🤣 I love theese Reaction-Videos. By the Way - this is a good Opportunity to train my English - a very good and happy Way to do this. Thank you for this Video 🙂 Greetings from Nuremberg - Germany 🙂
Hi Beth and Christian. Congrats for this reaction. Its by far the most competent and initiated in comparison out there on YT. Most of the reaction videos on abbas new songs break down in a teary mess of nostalgia haha
Now then, now then, our Mabel and Derek. This was a great review, enhanced by your musical knowledge and ability. A very nice reaction to a wonderful song.
This is what people expected and waited for the last almost 40 years. Typical ABBA sound. Will Voyage be the best ABBA album? Probably not. Is it the most anticipated one? Definitely. Without having a crystal ball, I can foresee that in two weeks, Voyage will skyrocket on the album charts worldwide and stay there for several weeks.
Frida's final statement of "I still have faith in you" is beyond beautiful, goosebumps and tears. Such an amazing comeback. "Don't Shut Me Down" is even better - when are you posting that? By the way, Northern? You don't sound like it...
Although I get being disappointed about the fact that at their concert you would be seeing their avatars perform instead of seeing them live in person, I beg you to consider the fact that these folks are in their early to mid-70's and likely do not have the physical stamina to perform nightly performances in front of live audiences. My father, in his 70's, struggled to use his walker to even walk to the next room; he certainly couldn't have strutted across a stage. Abba are likely giving us all they have to give, and I am sooooo happy to have it! 😁❤
Absolutely I can understand that. We come from the musical theatre world where a lot of performers in their 70s can still strut their stuff haha But yes I absolutely get it! And I’m so grateful for whatever they feel they can give us! Xx
@@nowthen.4363 Ha, well, you're certainly not wrong. André De Shields is majorly KICKING ASS in Hadestown, and seems to have more energy than most people *half* his age, lol. That man is a force of nature! ⚡ (He must be cherished and protected at all costs!) 😁
No se soy el único que piensa esto y seguramente no! este es el regalo de ellos Asia nosotros, creo es un gracias por tanto amor y por seguirlos todos estos años. Gracias de mi parte por traer nuevamente lo que es música! y si seguimos creyendo que lo tienen todo.
They're not holograms but digital avatars, which is different tech based on motion capture. Hologram tech is a bit old tech for what they are trying to achieve. These words are directly from Bjorn in his interview in London during the live stream. Can't wait till the concerts begin.
Great review guys and your respect towards musicians who have a special place in the global heart is commendable. Only slight gripe, your "now then" handle has sinister connotations with Jimmy Saville as it was his catchphrase!
Ah! I understand that but you’re the first person to say. All I can say it, we’re northern and a lot of people say it up north. So that’s where it has come from. Happy you enjoyed the review though ❤️✨
five weeks of motion capture of the original ABBA singers with 160 cameras. thus it's not entirely themselves on stage, but as close as possible, and far from computer generated. only their skin and clothing are computer generated, and they act, move and sing themselves.
@@nowthen.4363 There's a thread on Reddit claiming that "Don't Shut Me Down" is "badly auto-tuned" where people seriously discuss how robotic the voice sounds. What gives? I hope you address that: if you hear any pitch-correction.
@@Elfangel85 I mean… auto tune is so natural nowadays, so can barely be noticed. I don’t think there is a lot of any here… also when the ladies sing together there has always been a ‘metallic’ quality but that’s not auto tune. They’re just very very good at pitching and performing TIGHT vocals! Xx I can imagine they would be meticulous with pitch as they are with everything else!
The reason they will never ever tour again is Agnetha, she started touring when she was seventeen and it scarred her apparently. She hated touring, she was homesick, she wanted to be with her kids. She wanted to live a normal life. You can tell she liked to be on a stage, it was the touring and the traveling that she hated. The ABBA life was too large for her, she will do stuff with ABBA as long as it is close to home, going to London lets say is completely out of the question. And they have said that they are too old to stand on a stage again. It is physically demanding and they are in their seventies, but the touring is the obstacle and Agnetha will never ever do that again. Cheers 🍺
@@nowthen.4363 Yes that is contradictory. I think it is the touring that scares her .. and if ABBA would go on tour it would be these enormodome 100 000+ audiences because the demand would be colossal. I mean there aren't really any of the truly gigantic bands left anymore, they would have to do both north and south America, all of Europe and then Australia, New Zealand and Japan. That is a minimum. She simply does not want to tour. But that is my take on it. She is a sensitive person. Cheers 🍺
@@nowthen.4363 Just to drive home my point of how large this band was and still is in commercial terms .. do you guys know how much money they were offered for a reunion tour? It was a serious offer (they recently talked about it in an interview). They were offered one billion US dollars for a tour of 100 concerts over one year. All four of the members said thank you for the offer, but no thanks. They turned it down. It is not like they need the money, they've sold more than 300 million albums. That tour would have been in enormodomes with audiences 100 000+ and all over the world. I just think it is great they are making new music that sounds just as timeless as it did forty years ago. That arena they are building in London is kind of cool I suppose. They probably did that with some spare change to placate the fans that want to have some kind of experience of seeing them live. Cheers 🍺
@@stefanconradsson but the Voyage concert experience will also celebrate their love of innovative technology. Their concerts in the 70s (which I attended) were state of the art. ABBA The Movie was (I understand) the first concert movie shown in widescreen. The Visitors was the first album to be recorded entirely using digital technology, and the first to be released on CD. So for me the Voyage show in London will be a natural extension of their historic embrace of innovation! Cheers.
Don't blame it on Agnetha! In fact she sang on stage with Gary Barlow not long ago. The truth is none of them want to tour and who can blame them, they are all in their 70s now and they didn't like touring back in the day. It wasn't the performing but the travelling and being away from home and family that was the problem.
NOT holograms. They're digitalised avatars. Have a little read-up on how they were created using motion capture suits, etc. ABBA performed every movement on stage for 5 weeks whilst being filmed from every angle.
Hey! Yeh we know 🙌 We did our research and know the whole process they took creating the avatars. I’m intrigued to see how life like they will be. Hopefully it I’ll be amazing and more realistic. Thanks Ekero ✨ x
Hello, thank you for the video. I advise you to make, if you haven't done it yet, a reaction to the wonderful young singer Diana Ankudinova. This girl will surprise you with her artistry and rare timbre of voice. She has covers of famous songs, and also performs her own songs.
The ABBATARS are far far far far more complex than any hologram …. The band have motion captured the songs with thousands of points of reference abs it’s ILM (the studio that did Terminator 2, the Lord Of The Ring films amongst others …. They’ve been working o. It for at least 4 years and the venue is purpose Built for them & is called the ABBA Arena located in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park I. London. You can see the ABBATARS towards the end of the video abs are how accurate abs wonderful they are. They have based it on 1979 when they were at their ultimate peak abs when I saw Them Last too & I’ve got my ticket to see them in August & can’t wait !!!
Really they don't know which of the singers are singing . If you don't know the difference between the girls then you shouldn't comment. its an insult to ABBA not to know this
WOW WEE, WHAT A TRULY AMAZING B E A U T I F U L OPENING COMEBACK SONG. GREAT LYRICS AND SINGING FROM THE GIRLS. I AM ESTATIC AT ABBA. BY THE WAY GUYS, THE WORD "ABBA" APPEARS IN THE BIBLE (ROMANS 8:15). IT MEANS "FATHER". I BELIEVE ABBA HAVEA SPECIAL BLESSING FROM GOD BECAUSE OF THIS TAKE CARE FROM EMILIO IN ADELAIDE CITY IN AUSTRALIA
The holograhms also felt off to me aswell, but since they said that this isn't just CGI but the actual members animations i felt better, because it's still them.
They are not precious when it comes to perfowming them or recording them but to use a DIRECT SAMPLE they have only ever allowed ONE artist to use a sample. Madonna in her song Hung Up. So there you go ! A wee piece of ABBA history
Haha!! Of course not. They’ll be remembered for a lot more than that. Xx But I AM glad that Mamma Mia opened the door to a new generation of listeners to their music! Aren’t you?
Please do another #salongasunday and react to this video ua-cam.com/video/hnIKt35pAls/v-deo.html. This is her raw version of Bring Him Home. Please please please!!!! 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
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To be about 70 and still sing like this is amazing.
This is the FIRST time ABBA has been nominated for a Grammy-for this song! The. First. Time. Ever. So so happy for them!
This song transcends any definition of beauty I can think of. A very emotional song for those of us who have always known how special is ABBA is.
The world needed this. Another one to
become an instant timely classic.
It is crazy.... before this I heard a song from the album the visitors... and 40 years later Frida still sounds the same like she did 40 years ago... her voice still sounds so beautiful
Their songs are etched on our hearts and soul.....there is no denying ,their music is timeless .Cheers to the best pop band of all time!!!!!!!!
🥂 xx
Pay tribute to greatest, pop group ever to grace us with their incredible talent. Quality such as this comes but once in a lifetime...if you're very lucky. So glad I lived through all of it.
🕺🕺🕺✨✨✨👏👏👏
This is what the world needs right now! With all the bullshit going on, a new ABBA album is what is needed!
Absolutely Richard!! Xx
My heart is FULL again.
Well we’re glad to hear that ❤️
This song is an Anthem of Melancholy. Joyous and Meaningful with a cap of knowing more is coming - all at the same time.
Thanks for reacting! Frida sings this one, she is the mezzo. Agnetha sings the other new song (Don't shut me down) with her full soprano voice. I needed that for 2021 !
Thanks!! Yeh we realised listening later. Xxx
Two beautiful voices ❤️
I am really astonished how their motion capture avatars look like in the performance. When you take a look at the end of the song, you almost think it's really them, not having aged a day.
So beautiful, emotionally so touching, I cry loudly eveytime I hear this song, who knows how much I listened to it, they are unique, composing the music, putting perfect details and solos in it, writing words to music and feeling it and giving us back with their beautiful vocals, and this is the first song in this album, what a forgiveness, what a love between them, what a friendship, what a confidence, passion and courage and what a respect to eachother, this makes me cry in the days, the world is in a big mess, thank you for sharing
Musicians reacting to music really is the best way to review this song. Thanks guys, you knew what to look for. Don't Shut Me Down features Agnetha and for the chorus listen out for that famous THIRD voice. They've still got it.
Ah thanks Diego! Yes they do still have it xx
@@nowthen.4363 Will look out for your reaction to Don't Shut Me Down. If you want to see a grown man cry, see a couple of videos I posted on my channel. Enjoy.
@@ABBADiego Aww yeh! I’ve watched 😍
Emotional!! X
The look on your faces were exactly the same as mine, i even had a tear creep up on me when i saw you both smiling, and i was thinking "they're seeing what I'm seeing and hearing" It's ABBA BACK and as good as ever, mature but brilliant...... thanks for this, you cheered me up no end :)
😍😍😍 Thanks for the lovely comments xx
@@nowthen.4363 you're welcome, u really cheered me up and with the problems i've had over the past 4 months and continuing, i need cheering up :) x
The big global news of this 21st century for the music world is the return of the legendary Swedish pop group ABBA to the recording studios after more than 35 years (the last was "The day before you came") and the edition of his new songs after 39 years (the last was "Under attack") and a new album after almost 40 years (the last was "The Visitors")
Beyond that these three data are for the Guines Book of records (I believe that No Group or Singer or Artist can come close to these incredible brands), the most remarkable thing is How they returned, with what level of quality
And I must say that ABBA overcame all fears, doubts and expectations
His return is shocking and his quality is still valid
Until now two 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
Thanks for your great reaction, with all respect for all ABBA músic and history
See you in next ABBA video
My best regards from
Buenos Aires Argentina
South América
That was a great reaction.
Two lovely young people talking intelligently and informedly about a legendary and adored 70's pop group and their comeback single, thanks.
Love this song, it sums up everything that is important in life, and - oh - those low notes.
I know!!!! Xx
As someone who remembers Abba from the Eurovision Song Contest onwards, I love this after the first couple of bars. Frida's voice has always been warm, and if anything sounds warmer here. And as someone who's fast approaching their age, I can identify strongly with the sentiment of the song. Lovely stuff!
Thanks so much Michael x
True
When the girls sing together it's magical ♥ The two new records are gorgeous nd they have put the smiles back on millions of faces around the world again.
Absolutely Paul!! Xx
Their new songs are melancholy, sensational, magical and completely unreal wonderful. I myself am 60 years old and have been there from the beginning. They were unique when they made an impact and that keeps them. I still have all their LP and cassettes at my old turntable from that time. Legends never stop singing. ABBA has conquered the world again!! Imagine if everyone could preserve this warm feeling we feel at this moment and take it with us in our harsh world. Greetings from Sweden!
THE ABBA VOYAGE SHOW is phenomenal.
Thank you for the intelligent reaction.
I am so very happy they are back and we have new music to sing and hear 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
AGNETHA AND ANNI-FRID, FOR ME, THE VOCALISTS OF THE CENTURY. NO ONE HAS EVER COME NEAR, THE WAY THEY HARMONIZE, OR SING SOLO. NO ONE CAN SHUT ABBA DOWN 🤩🤩🤩🤩
Yes!! And together they’re just magic! X
I agree
Not that it matters, but it seems to me (not a vocal expert by any means), that Frida's mezzo soprano register has lowered over the decades into the contralto range, & is still compellingly lovely & evocative ; a blessing to this very troubled world that she's willing & able to use it again.
Definitely
The voice naturally lowers with age. Still gorgeous though
I know she has kept singing just on a smaller scale x
Because the vocal cords lose tension.
@@Nikioko Elasticity x
Anni-Frid (Frida) is the alt/mezzo, Agnetha is the soprano. Frida is the soloist here.
A fact that every true fan has known for ages, don't you think so?
This song is nominated for a Grammy this year. I hope it wins.
ABBA is having a 3000 capacity arena built in Stratford's London. They spent 5 weeks performing their songs in motion capture suits in front of 160 cameras and this will be them as avatars as they were in 1979 for the concerts next year
THANKS GUYS FOR A MINIMAL STOPPAGE
GUYS, DID YOU NOT FIND THIS SONG SOMEWHAT EMOTIONAL ?
THE MANY REFERENCES TO THEIR PAST PERFORMANCES AND EARLY DAYS WAS VERY APPROPRIATE - IT REMINDED PEOPLE WHO THEY WERE AND ARE.
I BELIEVE THE TITLE OF THE SONG WAS TO DO WITH THAT POINT
I was in my mid teens when ABBA burst onto the scene...i loved every single, every album and it was sad to see them part come the 1980s.
So life moved on but the wonder if they would ever return and the hope they would lived on with me into the 90s and then into a new century.
I am now 61 and with all of you I have just experienced the worst 2 years of my life due to the covid pandemic.
But now, you all along with me can say...
... Thank God ABBA are back.
What perfect timing and the best vaccine we could have wished for.
Thank you ABBA.
Also, great reaction to this new track as well as a great reaction to Don’t Shut Me Down.
Yes, both songs made me feel emotional and a tear or two did fill my eyes.
I feel exactly the same and we're also about the same age. I'm also impressed by Frida's voice which is as beautiful as ever.
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.
Love to see you react to Don't Shut Me Down 👍❤️
Thank you!!! xx
Yes, really special, nice reaction.
Thank you x
We know, trust and love them in the US too!!! Such a blessing to hear them again with poetic songs backed by incredible lyrics and music (that we don't give enough credit to) that makes such a difference. Thanks for your review!
I LOVE your reaction, honest, simple and on point...❤️👍👍👍
Thank you!!! Xx
This song is about THEM having questions about if they were still able to create the magic. Some groups of people seem to want to take their songs and turn the meanings into something they are not. Dancing Queen is a prime example. A Simple song about a young 17 year old girl who loves to dance has been turned into something it was NEVER intended to be.
Yes it's totally about them! But that's the beauty of music. Once it's released it's up for the audience to interpret it in their way. That's the AMAZING thing with music. What started off as a personal reflection can touch so many in a personal way. That's why they're so good!! xx
...it’s the beauty of art...there are levels of meaning, metaphor, and personal interpretation for individual listeners...imagination can be limitless, but there are those who seem to require a limit....
@@jayeyemmmful Stop making excuses just so certain groups can claim the song and twist it into something perverted.
....their art is offered to everyone....
It's too bad that you never got the chance to see ABBA in concert. I was there on October 3, 1979 in Boston.
Goosebumps 👍🤣 I love theese Reaction-Videos. By the Way - this is a good Opportunity to train my English - a very good and happy Way to do this. Thank you for this Video 🙂 Greetings from Nuremberg - Germany 🙂
Ah brilliant!! Xx I’ll be in Germany next year on the Rocky Horror Tour! Come see me 👋
Please react to the another new single "Don't shut me down". I guarantee, you will groove to it. 😄 #ABBAisBack!
Oh yes! We will! Xxx it’s coming next
@@nowthen.4363 Great! I can't get its chorus out of my head.
@@Elfangel85 Haha me neither! It’s now my go to happy song!! Xx
This is just a warm up song, giving them time to get on the stage... I think. Soon the concert begins...!
We hope so!! X
The best review of about 20 I have seen. Well done!!!
Just so you know, they are not using holograms, they decided to go with avatars courtesy of George Lucas's Industrial Light and Magic.
Thanks xx
Well done! I enjoyed your nuanced commentary that shares your professional insights.
Great reaction!!
Thank you!! Xx
Hi Beth and Christian. Congrats for this reaction. Its by far the most competent and initiated in comparison out there on YT. Most of the reaction videos on abbas new songs break down in a teary mess of nostalgia haha
❤️❤️❤️ Thank you!!
Your smiles say it all
😁😁😁😁😁
Now then, now then, our Mabel and Derek. This was a great review, enhanced by your musical knowledge and ability. A very nice reaction to a wonderful song.
Nice reaction video:)
I love Abba. I love because they are Swedish. They are our group. They belong to Sweden not to England. ❤
Surprised that people of your skill level don't recognize who is singing but your review is quite good and intelligent.
This is what people expected and waited for the last almost 40 years. Typical ABBA sound. Will Voyage be the best ABBA album? Probably not. Is it the most anticipated one? Definitely. Without having a crystal ball, I can foresee that in two weeks, Voyage will skyrocket on the album charts worldwide and stay there for several weeks.
Great Reaction ! ...shout out from USA
Thanks Bobby!! Xx
Wait until the have their first live concert…They have their own stadium….everyone all over the world will be watching….
Frida's final statement of "I still have faith in you" is beyond beautiful, goosebumps and tears. Such an amazing comeback. "Don't Shut Me Down" is even better - when are you posting that?
By the way, Northern? You don't sound like it...
Great review. Love it!!
Thanks so much!! Xx
Fantastic
Although I get being disappointed about the fact that at their concert you would be seeing their avatars perform instead of seeing them live in person, I beg you to consider the fact that these folks are in their early to mid-70's and likely do not have the physical stamina to perform nightly performances in front of live audiences. My father, in his 70's, struggled to use his walker to even walk to the next room; he certainly couldn't have strutted across a stage. Abba are likely giving us all they have to give, and I am sooooo happy to have it! 😁❤
Absolutely I can understand that.
We come from the musical theatre world where a lot of performers in their 70s can still strut their stuff haha
But yes I absolutely get it! And I’m so grateful for whatever they feel they can give us! Xx
@@nowthen.4363 Ha, well, you're certainly not wrong. André De Shields is majorly KICKING ASS in Hadestown, and seems to have more energy than most people *half* his age, lol. That man is a force of nature! ⚡ (He must be cherished and protected at all costs!) 😁
@@DanielECulbertson Yessssss!! He is! see!
But that’s musical theatre training and stamina! X
@@nowthen.4363 Plus, he's a trained dancer! 😉
@@nowthen.4363 They were 5 weeks performing with motion caption outfits. They are not just CGI characters. These are they performing.
Not merely good for them,good for the entire world I would say...
Forever ABBA !!!
ORIGINAL ABBA!!!!!
No se soy el único que piensa esto y seguramente no! este es el regalo de ellos Asia nosotros, creo es un gracias por tanto amor y por seguirlos todos estos años. Gracias de mi parte por traer nuevamente lo que es música! y si seguimos creyendo que lo tienen todo.
They're not holograms but digital avatars, which is different tech based on motion capture. Hologram tech is a bit old tech for what they are trying to achieve. These words are directly from Bjorn in his interview in London during the live stream. Can't wait till the concerts begin.
10/10
Great review guys and your respect towards musicians who have a special place in the global heart is commendable. Only slight gripe, your "now then" handle has sinister connotations with Jimmy Saville as it was his catchphrase!
Ah! I understand that but you’re the first person to say. All I can say it, we’re northern and a lot of people say it up north. So that’s where it has come from.
Happy you enjoyed the review though ❤️✨
Holograms yes, but we don’t know if they will be at the concerts and get to listen to the 2021 ABBA. I hope so.
We hope so too!! Xx
They will be at the opening night. So we're told. We have 2 tickets for opening night! Yippeee!
Won't be holograms.. but avatars
apparently not holograms but avatars with diff technology
five weeks of motion capture of the original ABBA singers with 160 cameras.
thus it's not entirely themselves on stage, but as close as possible, and far from computer generated.
only their skin and clothing are computer generated, and they act, move and sing themselves.
I liked their Don't Shut Me Down even better the other new one
No auto tune.
And?? Obviously they don’t use auto tune 😅🙏🏻 x
@@nowthen.4363 At, if, weather, nor. 😅🙏🏻 x
@@nowthen.4363 There's a thread on Reddit claiming that "Don't Shut Me Down" is "badly auto-tuned" where people seriously discuss how robotic the voice sounds. What gives? I hope you address that: if you hear any pitch-correction.
@@Elfangel85 I mean… auto tune is so natural nowadays, so can barely be noticed. I don’t think there is a lot of any here… also when the ladies sing together there has always been a ‘metallic’ quality but that’s not auto tune. They’re just very very good at pitching and performing TIGHT vocals! Xx I can imagine they would be meticulous with pitch as they are with everything else!
That new song is so beautiful and I'm glad they have came back because the music these days is garbage.
Oh yes!!! Us too! Xx
Does anyone think they'll bring out the "concert" on DVD? Interesting yeah.....?
Probably I think! After it’s all over! Unless it goes other places around the world not just London xx
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The reason they will never ever tour again is Agnetha, she started touring when she was seventeen and it scarred her apparently. She hated touring, she was homesick, she wanted to be with her kids. She wanted to live a normal life. You can tell she liked to be on a stage, it was the touring and the traveling that she hated.
The ABBA life was too large for her, she will do stuff with ABBA as long as it is close to home, going to London lets say is completely out of the question. And they have said that they are too old to stand on a stage again. It is physically demanding and they are in their seventies, but the touring is the obstacle and Agnetha will never ever do that again.
Cheers 🍺
But she sang at the Royal Albert Hall with Gary Barlow? In London? A few years go? X
@@nowthen.4363 Yes that is contradictory. I think it is the touring that scares her .. and if ABBA would go on tour it would be these enormodome 100 000+ audiences because the demand would be colossal.
I mean there aren't really any of the truly gigantic bands left anymore, they would have to do both north and south America, all of Europe and then Australia, New Zealand and Japan. That is a minimum.
She simply does not want to tour. But that is my take on it. She is a sensitive person.
Cheers 🍺
@@nowthen.4363 Just to drive home my point of how large this band was and still is in commercial terms .. do you guys know how much money they were offered for a reunion tour? It was a serious offer (they recently talked about it in an interview).
They were offered one billion US dollars for a tour of 100 concerts over one year. All four of the members said thank you for the offer, but no thanks.
They turned it down. It is not like they need the money, they've sold more than 300 million albums. That tour would have been in enormodomes with audiences 100 000+ and all over the world.
I just think it is great they are making new music that sounds just as timeless as it did forty years ago. That arena they are building in London is kind of cool I suppose. They probably did that with some spare change to placate the fans that want to have some kind of experience of seeing them live.
Cheers 🍺
@@stefanconradsson but the Voyage concert experience will also celebrate their love of innovative technology. Their concerts in the 70s (which I attended) were state of the art. ABBA The Movie was (I understand) the first concert movie shown in widescreen. The Visitors was the first album to be recorded entirely using digital technology, and the first to be released on CD. So for me the Voyage show in London will be a natural extension of their historic embrace of innovation! Cheers.
Don't blame it on Agnetha! In fact she sang on stage with Gary Barlow not long ago. The truth is none of them want to tour and who can blame them, they are all in their 70s now
and they didn't like touring back in the day. It wasn't the performing but the travelling and being away from home and family that was the problem.
NOT holograms. They're digitalised avatars. Have a little read-up on how they were created using motion capture suits, etc. ABBA performed every movement on stage for 5 weeks whilst being filmed from every angle.
Hey! Yeh we know 🙌
We did our research and know the whole process they took creating the avatars.
I’m intrigued to see how life like they will be. Hopefully it I’ll be amazing and more realistic.
Thanks Ekero ✨ x
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Hello, thank you for the video. I advise you to make, if you haven't done it yet, a reaction to the wonderful young singer Diana Ankudinova. This girl will surprise you with her artistry and rare timbre of voice. She has covers of famous songs, and also performs her own songs.
The ABBATARS are far far far far more complex than any hologram …. The band have motion captured the songs with thousands of points of reference abs it’s ILM (the studio that did Terminator 2, the Lord Of The Ring films amongst others …. They’ve been working o. It for at least 4 years and the venue is purpose
Built for them & is called the ABBA Arena located in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park I. London.
You can see the ABBATARS towards the end of the video abs are how accurate abs wonderful they are. They have based it on 1979 when they were at their ultimate peak abs when I saw
Them Last too & I’ve got my ticket to see them in August & can’t wait !!!
Really they don't know which of the singers are singing . If you don't know the difference between the girls then you shouldn't comment. its an insult to ABBA not to know this
WOW WEE, WHAT A TRULY AMAZING B E A U T I F U L OPENING COMEBACK SONG. GREAT LYRICS AND SINGING FROM THE GIRLS. I AM ESTATIC AT ABBA.
BY THE WAY GUYS, THE WORD "ABBA" APPEARS IN THE BIBLE (ROMANS 8:15). IT MEANS "FATHER". I BELIEVE ABBA HAVEA SPECIAL BLESSING FROM GOD BECAUSE OF THIS
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The holograhms also felt off to me aswell, but since they said that this isn't just CGI but the actual members animations i felt better, because it's still them.
480p? Upgrade your camera, this is 2021!
Yeh for some reason it didn’t go to 1080 like all our other videos. Didn’t notice till after posting. May post again. Thanks x
Bet you guys would be blown away by MESSIAH by Helena Softley....would love you to do something on this song by a relatively unknown.
Good reaction, your advertising blocked too much of the most important part at end, the avatar.
Sorry but we had to cover for copyright reasons! Otherwise it would have been taken down. Cheers
They are not precious when it comes to perfowming them or recording them but to use a DIRECT SAMPLE they have only ever allowed ONE artist to use a sample. Madonna in her song Hung Up. So there you go ! A wee piece of ABBA history
Agnetha has always been the very high note and Frida the low notes. Im most impressed with Frida because she has not made any music since 1984.
She released her last album in 1996. It’s in Swedish, and it’s awesome. She’s also sung songs since then which you can find online.
Can you please react to Natalie imbruglia song called Identify
Please
where is this accent from?
Which accent? Ours? X
I don't hate Mamma Mia but plz, that's not what ABBA should be remembered for... and it's the only thing most americans know about which makes me sad.
Haha!! Of course not. They’ll be remembered for a lot more than that. Xx
But I AM glad that Mamma Mia opened the door to a new generation of listeners to their music! Aren’t you?
Ps We’re not American 👋
@@nowthen.4363 Yes I know, just saying.
@@erik.... I know! ❤️
Agreed
not nearing 80...in their 70s
Please do another #salongasunday and react to this video ua-cam.com/video/hnIKt35pAls/v-deo.html. This is her raw version of Bring Him Home. Please please please!!!! 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
Please do a nicole sherzinger reaction on the phantom of the opera(Royal Variety Performance)