ABBA

[stuartbert two hats]

I think the second song is at the end of the livestream, I can't believe I'm watching this interview rather than listening to the upbeat one!

[efcfanwirral]

Just now, parsonjack said:

A virtual Michael telling 1m virtual GF ticket holders in 2120 this will be 'the best festival yet' . 

Not sure I want to be around for that. 

Haha was thinking it could be Coldplay's solution to keep making money without feeling guilty! Most bands won't care til they're forced to make the change 

[fred quimby]

5 minutes ago, efcfanwirral said:

Wonder if this is the eco friendly future of live shows? 

How is it eco friendly?

[efcfanwirral]

Just now, fred quimby said:

How is it eco friendly?

One venue, loads of gigs vs touring around lugging all the stuff 

[fred quimby]

2 minutes ago, efcfanwirral said:

One venue, loads of gigs vs touring around lugging all the stuff 

True, but you have people flying in from around the world, and even traveling from all over the uk. Also if it works there are rumours they tour this around the world, also have the energy used to create it.

 

Still may try for tickets though

Edited September 2, 2021 by fred quimby

[stuartbert two hats]

Actual, new ABBA songs that actually sound like ABBA.

[Slugworth]

Do we know how much tickets are yet? 
 

Got to be £120+

[parsonjack]

2 minutes ago, Slugworth said:

Do we know how much tickets are yet? 
 

Got to be £120+

BBC say tickets starting at £21.....

BBC News - Abba delight fans with new 10-song album and virtual concert
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-58423452

[fred quimby]

No clue on how long it will be in London. 

[CaledonianGonzo]

They said in the interview- 22 songs, 90 minutes.

[Suprefan]

29 minutes ago, efcfanwirral said:

One venue, loads of gigs vs touring around lugging all the stuff 

Ummmm, you're talking about Vegas residencies, which has been a think for the last 60 years.

[Suprefan]

5 minutes ago, fred quimby said:

No clue on how long it will be in London. 

Show wise, the ticket page has it from May - Sept

[FloorFiller]

Well… they definitely sound like ABBA songs. Not sure if they’re actually that good or just pale imitations of older stuff… but it’s kind of nice to hear them just fall right back in to their old sound after so long. Surprised we’re getting an actual album after the original plan was just four songs I think.

[stuartbert two hats]

16 minutes ago, FloorFiller said:

Well… they definitely sound like ABBA songs. Not sure if they’re actually that good or just pale imitations of older stuff… but it’s kind of nice to hear them just fall right back in to their old sound after so long. Surprised we’re getting an actual album after the original plan was just four songs I think.

It's definitely better than any of the solo stuff. 

[stuartbert two hats]

Hard to judge for sure, but as far as lengthy comebacks go, this is more like Bowie than the Roses.

Better than King Kong Song, probably not as good as The King Has Lost His Crown.

They're not bad, time will tell 

[CaledonianGonzo]

Although If It Wasn't For The Nights is the real unsung gem on Voulez-Vous.

[stuartbert two hats]

13 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

Although If It Wasn't For The Nights is the real unsung gem on Voulez-Vous.

True dat. One of the only songs where an external arranger was involved. 

[Ayrshire Chris]

1 hour ago, Suprefan said:

Show wise, the ticket page has it from May - Sept

No time off last few weeks in June ? 😉, well we always look for that don’t we? 

[henry bear]

2 hours ago, Suprefan said:

They look like Muse in 30 years time, waiting to go on for their 13th Glastonbury headline set

[Ayrshire Chris]

23 minutes ago, henry bear said:

They look like Muse in 30 years time, waiting to go on for their 13th Glastonbury headline set

 Cap doffed! Laughed at that, and probably not an unrealistic scenario. 

[MrZigster]

22 hours ago, Yoghurt on a Stick said:

I assume that you are referring to the disturbing 'Does your mother know' song?

Queens' Hammer To Fall always gives me a DYMK earworm. 

4 hours ago, parsonjack said:

A virtual Michael telling 1m virtual GF ticket holders in 2120 this will be 'the best festival yet' . 

Not sure I want to be around for that. 

I would love to see hologramatic ABBA play Glastonbury but am worried that it would set a precedent.

2 hours ago, Ayrshire Chris said:

 Cap doffed! Laughed at that, and probably not an unrealistic scenario. 

Quite. Was thinking this when the first stage hologram things were touted. 

Please don't let this be the future of festivals.

______

I've had a Winner Takes It All earworm all day.

And. Didn't ABBA have one of the coolest but simplest band logos of all time? Just reverse that first B and it's a mirror. For a two boys two girls band. Timeless piece of genius. And surely influenced AC/DC namewise?.

[Suprefan]

So, what is everyone’s honest opinion about the concerts. Is everyone going to spring for a £21 ticket just for curiosity or think its a big money grab but not in the normal sense? Everyones gramm wants to go cause of the nostalgia? I mean the website crashed due to so many people pre ordering the album so thats something.

[SwedgeAntilles]

11 hours ago, Suprefan said:

 

Do we really need another Tron film? 

[CaledonianGonzo]

26 minutes ago, Suprefan said:

So, what is everyone’s honest opinion about the concerts. Is everyone going to spring for a £21 ticket just for curiosity or think its a big money grab but not in the normal sense? Everyones gramm wants to go cause of the nostalgia? I mean the website crashed due to so many people pre ordering the album so thats something.

I assume tickets start at £21 for the cheap seats and then rocket up in price the closer you get to the stage.

But I don't see why it wouldn't be a ton of fun.

And with a new album it's not *just* a cynical money grab. More like a way of satisfying the demand for ABBA that undoubtedly exists without them having to tour again.

[Paul ™]

22 hours ago, funkychick2007 said:

Are you dancing to them yet cant beat a dancing security man!! 🤣

Haha it finished on Monday, thankfully I was nightshift so didn't see much of it 😉