The biggest thing here is the fact you have 4 real singers that don't need auto tune. They can all sing live, very rare now. This is what is missing from most modern music TALENT.
Agnetha sings the lead vocals on this. She´s 71 now. The other singer is Frida ( Anni-Frid), who turns 76 next week ! Björn (76)& Benny (74) are the composers, Benny is the producer of the new album. I am so glad that they are back, the whole album is amazing.
This song and "Keep an eye on Dan" is my two best songs for now on this new album. My opinion can however change overtime. Would like to see a reaction on Keep an eye on Dan!
You never know a persons biological age, it depends on their DNA and genes. They can be 15 years younger or more, than a person born det n the same year.
What I loved most about this reaction was the end of the song: a bit of sighing, sniffing, silence, lighting the cigar... and then ABBA ladies and gentlemen! Bravo! Loved your reaction! My favorite of all I've seen and I usually don't watch reaction videos, but this one was just great.
The older I have become the more I appreciate ABBA and their timeless music. I have an eclectic taste in music, used to be a big Bowie and Floyd fan back in the day but loved the 80's new-wave and synth as well but there is something joyful and innocent about ABBA that seems to have been missing for a long time in music. They were basically the antithesis of today's mainstream corporate controlled autotuned mass production depression factory. (I know there is still good music and talent out there)
Also they created there own sound and pop and artists like Kylie Minogue steps bananarama etc you can hear the abba influences and songwriters today like max Martin influenced by bjorn.
Norwegian ABBA fan since '72. ABBAcules abound in Scandinavian blood. It's speaks to a way of life and you just felt it. Made me smile to see how happy it made you. The ABBA groove is completely infectious and exactly what we need in the world now. My recommendation is to add SOS to your songlist. There are a lot of great ABBA songs, but that is a foundational masterpiece. If you know it, you will gain a deeper appreciation for ABBA. Everyone loves ABBA, even Sid Vicious did. SOS has had an enormous influence on music including the punk movement in England. Don't Shut Me Down, in my opinion, is a tribute to their album Voulez Vous. If you like the joy of this sound, give that one a spin at 11 with the windows down. Angel Eyes, Kisses of Fire, As Good As New. Super high music with lyrics relating to normal people working normal jobs. Glad to have you on board at this stage of the Voyage!!
You can't mistake ABBA they have alway's had their own sound and even after 40yrs this has ABBA written all over It. Don't forget they're all in their 70's when they recorded this. ABBA are master storytellers which is what draws you in. One of the most welcome returns to music in many years, Welcome Back ABBA. BTW the four members are Annifrid, Benny, Bjorn & Agnetha and It's Agnetha on lead vocals in both verses. Remember the classics .. Dancing Queen, Take A Chance On Me, The Winner Takes It All, Mamma Mia .. Very much loved group all over the world.
That was awesome. I know a lot of my metal friends enjoy ABBA, it used to be secretly... now they don't care. There actually have been full metal albums dedicated to this band, I think the reason is because of the musicality of their songs and how complex yet simple they sound. Their back catalog is incredible and I think they wanted to do this last album before they died, keep in mind they are all in their 70s. They are well respected by musicians of all stripes and it is great to see new generations learning about their music.
I'm a prog rocker but love ABBA. Openly. They're just brilliant musicians. Strangely we come to ABBA from all quarters and corners. Metal heads, rockers... Jimmy Page is a fan, so was Sid Vicious and Elvis Presley. It's just recognition of excellence. Listen to the baseline..!
It’s kind of weird to hear Agnetha and Frida sound almost exactly the same like in their heyday. ABBA was a part of my childhood soundtrack, thanks to its radioplay and one of my cousins, who was crazy about them.
Agnetha sings the lead vocals on this track....saw the Voyage concert in London on 22nd April....it was fantastic....saw Abba live in Sydney in 1977 and Voyage bought back so many memories
Your honest reactions made me very happy, dear MediaMan! You really are a true musical lover with a very open mind! Did You know that some of the biggest ABBA fans are Lemmy (Motorhead), Gene Simmons, Kurt Cobain, John Carpenter (director), singer of Slipknot...I'm 54 now, I am an ABBA fan since 1976. They are like monoliths from Kubirk's movie ''2001: A Space Odyssey'', they can transform your brain and your heart! I'm still under their eternal influence but i am also a lover of many other musical genres from Iron Maiden to J. S. Bach, but ABBA are really something supernatural! Cheeers!
Thank God I found your channel: hot macho guys reacting to ABBA is literally my favourite genre 😂. ABBA's timeless: I'm even younger than you but they're my go-to top group. You deserve major credit for your reaction: this isn't your usual thing but you acknowledge the enduring power of the music and vocals. PLS DO MORE ABBA! Also, for anyone wondering about the Better Late Than Never segment you mention, here's a clip: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-EprY8OKff1g.html.
@@diegoshepherd3464 it's funny how ' out of comfort zone 'somehow means that has a dash in it of it not being masculine enough and being too sensitive for a man So weird.... Not many would admit that though...
I like 9 songs very much to a point where I play them all the time and 1 song I play on occasion called "little things". It's a 10 track album. 5 are slower paced with some having rock elements into them and 5 are up beat dance songs. If you appreciate songs that focuses on story telling along with the layers of instruments onto of there voices, then you will grow to love the album. Remember when you go into listening to this album, don't expect to get a rehash of the things they did in the past and is more of a more modern take on their past songs. I would rate the album an "A" for its instrumentation and lyrics that brings out the true abba they were once was and still are but into the modern world.
Benny & Bjorn often sang background vocals, or as harmonic elements. But Benny & Bjorn went on to write brilliant, opulent music post-ABBA. The musical CHESS is their creation (along with lyricist Tim Rice). SOOO much more worth listening to after ABBA.
They released a new album in November 2021 called Voyage and custom built an arena in London and performed a virtual concert. They used.ABBAtars with their faces as they looked back in 1973 on virtual bodies.
Did i noticed an emotional moment at the end ?? 😊😊Great to see that also a macho sigar smoking methal rocker reacts like this!! And rappers, hiphoppers, young, old... What ABBA does to us all is just what we need. Real music, real clear crystal voices after 40 years. Heard this song allready so many times. Still gives me an emotional boost. Thanks man. Great great reaction.
They sound......well, Like ABBA. As though nothing has changed. I'm surprised. Pleasantly. I was afraid of a flop but, not anymore. Impressed this MetalHead. (1985?. Youngster!. Lol) j/k 🤘✌️
i think all of us fans and not so fans were bewildered at the new music ABBA have given us.after 40 yrs. its the comeback of the century. no one has ever done this so they have made music history in that sense. it has been said 0ver the years that everyone in the group thought a reunion was never going to take place but surprise. it was a joyous renion for them and a wonderous reunion of heart and mind. we have missed you ABBA and know you missed each other too. bjorn said another album was unlikely but i hope this is not the case. it would be awful after teasing their fans to just leave again. so am selfish. i want more and i hope next year they will gather again to bring us the magic and classic masterpieces they are know for.
@@TheRealMediaMan thanks for getting back to me. i am disappointed as well being a super fan BUT the show next may is essentially them. its not a hologram.. they re-sang 22 songs and were motioned captured and the show will be digital abba and they will look like they did back in 1979 when they were at their peak. instead of the way they look now so it will be ABBA today but with a old look. i am sure over time the show will come to the u.s. i am in central ny so i would think they might put a show on in nyc or even toronto. i am 250 miles from either city. and i bet las vegas but that is yet to be determined. if they come to nyc area would enjoy meeting up with you
@@genewebb2837 lol ok so NOT a hologrqm. But digital avatars lol. Same damn thing. Digital projections. I honestly would rather seem them as they are. But that's just me. I would never pay to see this show.
I understand you and actually feel a lot like you about modern culture and music... This is a breath of fresh air, like it or not, the quality of the production, the harmonics, the lyrics, the song is just an instant classic... Great reaction, mate, will be checking other things from you 👍🏾
FINALLY MUSIC WITH GOOD VOICES, NICE HARMONIES AND BEAUTIFUL MELODIES WITH NOSTALGIC MELODIES TO SING ALONG WITH YOUR WHOLE FAMILY IS BACK. GO AND REACT TO ABBA NO DOUBT ABOUT IT, FUN YOUNG BEAT
The ladie's names are Agnetha and Anni-Frid. I was fortunate enough to see them back in '79 in Boston. They STILL sound PERFECT! AND!! I have yet to see one of these "reaction" vids for this song where there wasn't a smile
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.
There's documentary ABBA:missing 40 years ,from 2022. I recomend to watch it . From huge internactional succes ,fallen marriages ,personal tragedies to this moment of reunion . They are amazing ,and their music will be there long after them. I'm long time ABBA 's fan ,my children love them and I swear I'll carry them on the generations to come .
That was brilliant by The Gods of pop. The new album is amazing.... The day before you came is a Hauntingly beautiful Masterpiece nd it was their single back in 1982, check it out...
You were alive for this. They just recorded and released it in 2021. The guys wrote the songs and sometimes sang lead even. Bjørn sand lead on Does Your Mother Know.
I liked how you got emotional, most people react like that to this song, ABBA fan or not. Their music moves people because they are excellent singers, musicians and storytellers.
@@TheRealMediaMan Exotic/different yet familiar feeling that break through the noise and reach the reptile brain and affect our emotions :) Here's a video of another cool guy just like you listening to that very same song for the first time. He's a rapper, watch how many views he's getting for reluctantly showing his emotions :) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-MndphhPf04I.html
@@TheRealMediaMan it is so true.. It is like they touch your soul and giving you comfort. I think it's something to do with going into minor and key changes as well as the beautiful voices and harmonies. Somehow it hits home and a. Sense of nostalgia.. This is truly art.. And it's dance track pretty much.. Incredible if you think of it..
Almost 60 here, so, original fan. You may not remember: Agnetha was one of THE most powerful voices of the late 20th century, with incredible range and a chest voice that wouldn't give. ANYway ABBA wasn't always known for being upbeat; some of their greatest hits were minor key and/or downright dark. Knowing Me, Knowing You, The Name of the Game, The Day Before You Came... And Benny Andersson's career didn't end with ABBA in 1982. He is one of the greatest composers and musicians of the late 20th Century.
Great reaction! I love that you are not a one-genre music snob. Try the song S.O.S. (1975) S.O.S. has a number of musical fans: John Lennon had declared that it was one of his favourite pop songs, and Pete Townshend in particular said it is probably his favourite pop song.
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 Their return is shocking and his quality is still valid "Don't shut me down" it's another surprise from ABBA A pop song was expected, but there were reservations and fears for what it could be (and here I include doubts to the voices of the girls due to their age) And we find a magnificent work The beginning is with Agnetha's voice attacking with the pleasant company of the piano. What Agnetha does in that introduction is anthology, exquisite modulating and using different nuances with her mature voice. Until Benny's signature piano glint (nod to the mega hit "Dancing Queen") and ABBA's typical pop song is with us, with the fans, because the lyrics speak to us. and Agnetha assumes that decoding of almost four decades and gives us her beautiful voice as the strings grow and lead to a memorable chorus with Frida reliving the historic third voice of ABBA But it doesn't end there, the second part adds hooks and a xylophone is added to the bells (a nod to the marimba in "Mamma Mía"), and the pre-chorus has more force with Agnetha and Frida and the violins anticipate the elevation to a chorus triumphant final anthology reminiscent of his greatest hits And it ends with a soft and sweet Agnetha voice and piano melody (nod to "Thank you for the music") Thank for your great reaction and for Your respect to ABBA music now wey waiting for the new album and see in next ABBA vídeo GOD bless You
Could you please re react to this song to the way you love it now and why, and the depth of you loving it and the layers you discovered? I truly find this song is a gift that keeps on giving..
@@TheRealMediaMan I mean please do.. It would make so many people happy. I swear I don't know what is with this song... It's goosebumps like the first time each time... It's incredible. I really do think its one of the best songs ever composed in many many years.. I dunt Listen to them much unless on a dance night out when they come on.. But.. This song...!!! Insane..
@@TheRealMediaMan That was a conscious decision by them (well mainly Benny of coarse, the musical genius). For me they could have been more experimental on this album, considering the fact that they experimented a lot in the their time (so much that they lose some fan base in the end). Compare The visitors or the day before you came with dancing queen or anything else a few years earlier and it is a totally different band. But in the context of their age and history this album seems to fit naturally.
The best songs on 'Voyage' are "Don't Shut Me Down", "Keep An Eye On Dan", "Just A Notion", and "Ode To Freedom", although "Bumblebee" and "When You Danced With Me" are good too.
Great reaction! Björn and Benny sings on some of them - I think you would like "Hole in your soul" LIVE at Wembley. It's more rock, and "Summer Night City" - could be a KISS song.
What a great reaction! I'm glad you tried this song and makes you happy. Try more of Abba songs, most will make you happy and uplifted within seconds ;-)
Give it some time. The nostalgia and the wistfulness and hope in this song packs a harder punch the older you are when you listen to this. Great reaction, thanks!
I was 10 when they played "Waterloo" at the Eurovision, what was their start to getting famous i think. Of course a few years later Abba was no longer "cool" and we rather listened to Uriah Heep, Rainbow, Queen, Pink Floyd or whatever while Abba was just "dumb stupid pop" 😄 I find it somehow interesting that in the last years they again got such a hype and now everybody seem to love them. But maybe more just more people grow up and no longer fear to be "uncool" because they like some specific music. But in case of sweden i still rather listen to something like Metalite 😄🤘🏼
@@TheRealMediaMan Good Man🤣. I like your honesty. You have to listen/watch their first new release single which is "I still have faith in you" then you will get a brief glimpse of the Abbatars..(but not until the very end of the video) . Hope you enjoy😎💥 whatever you do, do not watch ANY of the Mammamia movies 😵🤪🤮.Trust me on that, as a 60 yr old die hard Abba fan who saw them live at Wembley in 1979 I wouldn't wish that on anyone.
Enjoyed your reaction man ! ...like to see varied reactions from varied music lovers besides the die hard ABBA fans. Observing that discovery of joy in an ABBA song, even though the subject matter may be sad or melancholy ( one of the group's trademarks). Agnetha sings lead, Frida joins on chorus here. From your reaction I think you should consider doing a review of the complete ABBA VOYAGE album. You will be amazed at the diversity of songs that yet still captures that unique ABBA sound. VOYAGE is an amazing comeback album as well as their ninth / final closure album (when the group went their separate ways in 1982 they simply stated they were taking a break from ABBA) 40 years after their previous 1981 album The Visitors.
I totally respect and understand your feelings about the Abbatar concerts. I saw Abba in concert in London in 1979....I never thought that I would ever have the opportunity to see them again. I know that you think it is fake but I thought that "l don't want to see Abbatars as it's not ABBA...... but now nothing will ever stop me. I can't wait...give it time and many other artists will be following in the shadows of ABBA. I really enjoyed watching your reaction video.... So refreshing to have a reaction video as yours. PS do something about the lightning
I dont think I'd ever pay to see an artists pre recorded, pretend youth fantasy show. I'd easy however. Pay to see ABBA as they are today. It's one thing if it's, Elvis or Dio hologram tech and they are dead and we have no other way to experience it live. I get it. But, in this case. They re still here, and sound amazing. Why not go on stage as you are? Having said that... From what I understand, this show was being prepared before that ever "reunited". So maybe in the future they will appear as they are. In which case, I'd be front and center
@@TheRealMediaMan They are not going to tour at their ages. It is their choice to do that. The virtual concert will give the fans what they want. The four members took 5 weeks to have their every move captured digitally for the Concert. It is not "fake" ABBA. It is them. Just "transformed". Just like when they were in their prime. Some people will "get" them. some won't Not a big deal. Personal choice has not changed in the 40 years they were gone. The tickets for this show are sold out for months. So their true fans obviously appreciate what they are doing. That is really all you can hope for when you are entertainers. Pleasing the fans.
@@donny1960 yea it would be a hard pass for me. I can watch old RU-vid videos and save a outrageous ticket price. I would pay to see them live. But not for a digital thing
Yes all 4 members appear on is this appear on all songs with the exception The day before you came, And.. like an angel passing through my room....And there are even a couple where Bjorn takes the lead.
ABBA are performing in London in the new year in a purpose-built arena. They will be in the form of 'abatars - digitally created. This song is of ABBA abatars returning, asking their public to accept them once more.
It's still An amazing record. I know this channel is mostly metal.. but that was still one of my favorite records from last year. I still listen to it.
