ABBA announce new album Voyage and spectacular new live show

With their first new album in 40 years heading to stores on November 5, ABBA give us a detailed look behind the scenes of their groundbreaking new live show ABBA Voyage, due to launch in May 2022.
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[@trish247]

I wish my parents were still alive to see this!!! They were both such huge Abba fans and I grew up listening to their music. I have a huge connection between Abba and my folks; I automatically think of them whenever I hear an Abba song and brings back such great memories of my childhood! I wish them all the best!!

[@habibinasimm]

I completely empathize with you! My father passed away last year and most of my memories driving in the car with him he would play ABBA, so I have so much nostalgia for this band. It’s amazing how music can bridge the gap between generations

[@theresatrifiro9390]

I think it's joyous to hear their songs even to this day. I put on their music and it ups the rooms energy 100%. We had a group of people who would gather for karaoke. Most would choose melancholy or classic melodies, like Streisand, but the minute I or one of the others chose an AbbA song, all the rest chimed in with singing and dancing and the energy soared!

[@1972CB350]

Feeling this, too. I wish you the best. :)

[@AngusRourke]

I’m sorry for your loss but I’m sure your parents are happy that abba is back

[@albertocamacho4439]

I just wanted both my parents were still alive 😔

[@javierbilbao73]

I still cannot believe I´m saying this: "I´m buying ABBA´s latest album tomorrow morning"...thank you ABBA for making me feel this way! ♥♥♥♥

[@QueenMegaera]

This is very cool, but I hope we'll also get to see them the way they are now. It's ok that people grow old.

[@lenawagenfuehr53]

IKR

[@stephenng9277]

Im sure they would too but assume its health and age for them. Being unable to perform for even short periods without losing breath or standing too long etc.

[@donnamaria4882]

@@stephenng9277 That's my thought too Stephen.

[@anitajinfla9762]

@@stephenng9277 I agree... Agnetha had said in an interview that when pregnant she was reclining on a bed/chaise? And she sang from the bed... We would all love to see them touring... But it's not likely. Im just thrilled they're still here....🤗 Their music brings me back to the 70s..as a teen. Im 59 yrs old now and appreciate this new music. It will live on as all music does... In our hearts and souls. 😊

[@forestfairy352]

They haven’t changed a bit and it’s amazing

[@mindblvd9360]

I don't mind watching them already old. Their music is ageless. Like Paul McCartney doing live in his advanced old age ABBA can still look good the way they are.😀

[@bulsaraforever1]

PAUL IS DEAD!!!

[@creswellcraggs]

This could be the biggest moment of the 21st century, good luck ABBA.

[@sebastiankarlsson7358]

Corona, taliban, wildfires, climate Changes, wars and this is among these important moments?

[@maryguy9013]

for a while we can forget about corona

[@dancingpigmonkey]

@@sebastiankarlsson7358 I'm pretty sure he means "biggest" as in "most splendid/worth celebrating" moment. Nothing about the things you mentioned are something (sane) people actually look forward to! ;-)

[@ah7910]

@@curioushaakan8409 put a little joy in your heart.

[@sticky59]

@@sebastiankarlsson7358 There's no accounting for the pond life !

[@MisnadHaque]

I’m going to set up my dad’s turntable and brush up the vinyls just because of this comeback. Thank you, Abba!

[@Mr_Kenneth]

Errr... ever heard of KZbin ?

[@drinkinslim]

@@Mr_Kenneth I'm guessing KZbin's compressed-data audio wouldn't sound *quite* like vinyl on a good turntable. Vinyl that's in good condition, mind you. :)

[@chancycat9822]

@@Mr_Kenneth What's wrong with a turntable and vinyl? I mean there's nothing wrong with retro right? Like I still have my dvd/vcr combo and I love it! And there are alot of people out there who just like older/newer things,older looking retro phones with new technology,and if they don't have a turntable they go out and buy a retro/vintage looking radio with the am/fm radio, turntable, cd player and mp-3..something that is yes made to look old but is actually new... And alot of people that I hear out there they say that the cds while they are a newer technology...they sound to clean sounding do you know what I mean? I mean I grew up in the 1970's when all they had was vinyl, and I'll tell you that I agree with the previous person who contradicted you also by saying as long as the vinyl is clean...well to me there was just nothing like the soothing little pops and crackles that vinyl made...now that doesn't mean there was anything wrong with it,it's t just the sound that vinyl made.. But with the technology of cds and mp-3 players,etc...well you lose all of that. You just have some people who like older things retro things..and things nowadays are just to new and technological....and there's nothing wrong with that but I personally just get tired of it..and there's nothing wrong with that.

[@pauldaviesantiques1556]

The greatest comeback ever. No group has ever returned with such outstanding material; and to do that so calmly with the back-catalogue Abba have takes true belief and timeless talent. Yes, thank God, you still have it in you.....thank you for the music, Abba.

[@lunity1111]

Well the two guys have never stopped writing music really and they are very talented.

[@malcolmjawohowelll2892]

It doesn't sound like creativity being the inspiration no no. It's money money money being the name of the game ...the songs I've heard so far are a pale imitation of the catchy pop hits from their heyday.. better for this fan to bow out with dignity what legacy they already have this doesn't artistically advance anything .. it of course many fans will be happy for one more abba journey

[@MadofaA]

not being drug addicts helps too…

[@lancelange9377]

@@malcolmjawohowelll2892 Trust me. If it was only about the money. They would have accepted at least one of the many offers of a mountain of money to do a tour. Which they did not. If you aren't a musician, you can't understand how much not making music can be almost painful.

[@malcolmjawohowelll2892]

@@lancelange9377 of course the abba members have carried on making music with their own projects some better than others .I'm a little sad to find after such along absence what I've heard is pretty ordinary musically . I don't detect the skill of a catchy tune and that wow factor which has kept the best of their work alive and been revived in the movie and stage shows. This repeats the style ...but not the quality

[@lisamarie8265]

Their music is timeless. I immediately went back in time, when I heard the songs. ABBA reigns supreme.

[@TralfazConstruction]

As did I. I also took stock of the losses. Anyone in my life who would have appreciated the return of ABBA are now enjoying their eternal reward.

[@M4BoarBiker]

These 4 people have brought so much happiness to my life and millions of others around the world. They say laughter is a great medicine, you know what ? ABBA gives that feel good factor, thank you for the music guys

[@grevikkiwerter758]

Как точно сказано!

[@susanscovill6817]

The songs of AᗺBA will always be played through every generation. Clean music, upbeat, clear accurate intonation.

[@Radiozo]

They are breaking new ground. Now people will be able to see them perform forever.

[@jamakamicka]

Hopefully my vision of a future where so many artists live on like this in cgi will be amazing, scary when you think of what ai coukd possible do (2135 cgi abba making new music hahaha)

[@IDontWantThisStupidHandle]

@@jamakamicka They aren't "living on", this is a CGI skinned recording of one concert. Any new moves would either have to be reanimated, or (after they die) invented from a catalogue (furhter removing it from authenticity). It'd be like watching the same concert recording over and over again, except when the artist performed in the recording, it was the real deal. This is like half a concert, with flashy, souless lights.

[@Hgood1]

@@IDontWantThisStupidHandle Because I love ABBA so much, I’ve been reluctant to say anything. I don’t doubt this could be an entertaining night, but I wonder what kind of precedent is set in replacing humans with animation. While I understand their reticence about touring at their age, at the same time I would have preferred to see them truly live. I wonder what the messaging is essentially saying no one wants to see older people in concert. In fact, I like the messaging better that it doesn’t matter what age you are, you are still worth being on a stage because of your talent, nothing to do with age.

[@IDontWantThisStupidHandle]

@@Hgood1 I agree completely. Plus, after they are gone, who's to say what will become of these "characters?" Someone could write a "new ABBA song" splicing their vocals with pitch correct, etc and create new dance moves for these characters. They have officially become the product themselves (instead of a video or a disk, their image and voice can now be infinitely manipulated with/without their consent). It opens the door to a lot more bad than good, I think.

[@TheBlaert]

@@IDontWantThisStupidHandle It really is better than nothing though. I missed out seeing several groups during the 90's due to ill health and it was annoying to say the least

[@dv100000]

The fact that they turned down 1 billion dollars 20 yrs ago, proves that the motivation to do this isn’t about the money, they don’t need it as their music has given them a lifestyle more then they could wish for. Seeing them being interviewed the other day, benny and Bjorn are so humble and grounded and ready to create more magical music with Anna-frid and agnetha is testament to ABBA’s uniqueness and authenticity. I’m glad they are back altogether again and using this new abbatar medium is a very bold and groundbreaking move.. if they only did a studio album with no touring, the music would speak for its self as they wouldn’t of done this if they didn’t feel it was right… 🙏❤️✌️

[@lenawagenfuehr53]

Should have...and I find this depressing. What is the lesson from turning vibrant seniors who accomplished so much into cartoons of their younger selves? Hey kids - never grow old! Fine, do lighting effects, but don't give us robot versions of the people who are still here, very much alive and fantastic.

[@neuralvibes]

​@@lenawagenfuehr53 This is not about them being somehow ashamed of their old age or pandering to ageism. They have their own individual careers and musical projects on the side where they look and sound like their true 70-year old selves. This is not even primarily about them as individuals, this is about ABBA the brand. ABBA is not The Rolling Stones with a 50 year long career of continuous touring where the group's image and vocals has naturally progressed with age. ABBA ended abruptly in the early 1980:s and that's how they will always be remembered by their fans. I for one appreciate them for wanting to stay true to that image. This is not a classic reunion either where they perform old songs from their youth in their golden years, think of this more as ABBA of the 1980:s releasing another surprise album through time with the help of modern technology.

[@liquidemetalforfaan]

If there is no arena, just build one

[@chantalfinn6173]

@@liquidemetalforfaan if you build it, they will come

[@duanefitzhugh4093]

They said no offer was actually ever made to them.

[@ditzygypsy]

Their music is timeless. And now they will be ageless. Incredible.

[@marcyeo4635]

I cant agree with you more! If only my parents are still alive to appreciate their new music 🥺

[@pamelascott8706]

No, they are not ageless. Actually they are pretty old people in their 70s. Unfortunately there is no room for old people in the show business. Why use digital young versions of themselves? That's ridiculous.

[@justicemoody]

Good comment.

[@marcch72]

@@pamelascott8706 i guess because of their age they can’t perform live night after night anymore

[@marywhitman9283]

Amazing comment!!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@stephanieruggles7783]

Omg. Abba coming back after 40 years. I always hoped and dreamed for it. I grew up with their music. I still know many songs from them by heart to sing along. Even now, when they are playing in the background. Seeing them together again is so great. They grew older and we with them. But the sound is still so great.

[@athansky25]

Timeless. Classic. Nostalgic. That's how I describe ABBA the most successful music group I grew up with. Listening to this Amazing Quartet has time and again proven how their songs have inspired others and their style from hairdo, OOTD on concerts, tours made them very distinct and epitomised the 70s look. 🎵🎤🎹

[@luxfordwj]

A journey back in time to a much better place. The joy in my heart radiates with a renewed vigour for life. Thank you ABBA. Amazing music in a world that needs you more than ever.

[@KevStevens-Music-Drums-Art]

Very clever, and I'm sure that it will be visually stunning - however I'm sure that many will agree with me that we would prefer to see them perform live on stage live and as they are now. We all age, just accept and embrace it.

[@Robescocia]

So right. I watched The Seekers 50th Anniversary Tour and they seemed even more powerful performing on stage in their 70s

[@KevStevens-Music-Drums-Art]

@@morningsky8045 I totally agree with your comments - especially Phil Collins, one of my all-time favourite drummers when Gabriel was with Genesis (so there's no way I would be paying to watch him sat in front of this current Genesis line-up trying to deliver those songs as my toes curl up in a cringe). To me, this would be like watching ABBA in the cinema - and - eventually probably on DVD. They would be 'performing' or should I say 'promoting' their new album which I know will be first-rate. However, as they appear onstage, after every song, there would be an uncontrollable impulse to cheer and applaud, for them to feel the love and appreciation from their audience, but they woudn't be there to feel it. The applause would be for the tech crew. I need someone to explain to me what the point would be - apart from the experience of witnessing the next step in the evolution of live performances.

[@slydoll7877]

I would! I want to see them now...as they are! That's a different experience to when they were young but it's not less valuable.

[@Overwijn01]

I agree! I really don’t get this....

[@codacreator6162]

Ordinarily, I might agree. But in this case, I think the use of digitized holograms (I assume that’s how motion capture projects), but there are a massive number of fans who never got the chance to see them as youngsters really will cherish the opportunity to experience ABBA as they were in their prime. Given the number of bands touring now with 75% or more replacement members, I think it’s remarkable (miraculous?) that this is 100% ABBA giving the world 100% of themselves for what will certainly be a record-shattering global tour of genuine performance even if they need a bit of help to endure the grueling work of touring a massive music show. It’s easy for folks that have never been part of the production of a live music event to underestimate the seriously demanding nature of the commitment to and fulfillment of a concert tour. It’s extremely hard work much better suited to the young. This is a compromise, for sure, but I feel like it’s one ABBA are making to assure the opportunity for millions of fans around the world to see them. And I’m so very glad they did. I was 15 when ABBA released their last #1 hit. And while I was (and am) steeped in American Hard Rock/Heavy Metal (my first real concert would be a year or two out - Ozzy Osborne, Diary of a Madman Tour) I had already developed an appreciation of music on a much broader scale from Elvis and Buddy Holly to Streisand, Sinatra, the Righteous Brothers, and Neil Diamond. Later, I would collect ticket stubs from John Denver to Anthrax - I just attended with different friends! This opportunity, a brilliant and wholly unexpected gift from ABBA is very nearly the equivalent to me of the resurrection of the Beatles.

[@musiccomp53]

If I wanted to see young ABBA, I would just go watch the old clips. They should be celebrated as who they are now.

[@sand3882]

Absolutely! There is already a general lack of appreciation for older people.

[@valoneill1475]

Agree.. !!

[@deliveryguyrx]

YES! I love ABBA and everything, but yes, I want to see the real deal, as they are now! The Seekers were awesome in every stage of their career.Everybody ages,gosh! I guess as long as I don't have to wear a mask or get a shot I shouldn't complain.

[@RLyon]

👍🏼🎯🎯🎯❗ The rest is an unnecessary waste of money.....

[@jenskleber9705]

Exactly my opinion.

[@mariotoni]

I've lived to see the return of one of the greatest musical groups of all time. ABBA! Long live ABBA.

[@user-sf2ci5eh3y]

АББА ты наша молодость,любовь,ностальгия!Мы вас безмерно любим Наконец то прекрасная новость!Урррааааааааа

[@alinakholodova2158]

Спасибо , что Вы вернулись!!! Это глоток свежего воздуха во время пандемии!!! Бог услышал нас землян и послал нам для выздоровления АBBA!!!

[@foxmik87]

У меня в голове при этой новости блеснула мысль, вот бы ещё Битлз воссоединились в лице Ринго и Пола. Кто мешает? Никто не мешает!)

[@ВячеславАлексеев-ж9н]

Это невероятно, последний раз у меня такие ощущения были на встрече класса через 20 лет после окончания школы :)))

[@melissamaga]

I'm sure everyone would be very happy to see actually them on stage but you guys have to remember that they're not like, let's say Madonna who daily trained specifically to _stay_ on stage, they lived off to normal lives! They would probably get extremely tired to do something like this, so let's just appreciate the fact that we're even getting new music ❣️

[@DancinJim]

Fine, but the Stage show is still therefore a rip off.

[@SirenCenter4500]

@@DancinJim how?

[@KrisD007]

Standing on a stage is different than doing a live streaming show? LMAO

[@donaldfewell8908]

They could do live worldwide broadcasts. They'll have huge audiences!

[@rockerdowns6051]

Few bands remind me of my adolescence like ABBA. Their reunification brings a tear to my eye. I wish they would play themselves rather than the digital copy. We’re all 40 years older and I think they are underestimating the faith and acceptance of their fan base. The music is what matters. Still, it is like seeing a good friend after all these years. Thank you.

[@ELOfanatic]

ELO does it for me, but ABBA runs a very close 2nd...

[@Nexando]

At this point and time ABBA seems to be not only talking and singing to "their (original) fan base", but also to later generations and surely with an eye on those to come. That, or because to a much closer to themselves, aim.

[@redstar1223]

With age unfortunately comes derision of vocal and physical ability. They may have trouble recreating some songs vocally. Agnetha suffered crippling anxiety some time ago. There could be many reasons. I was cynical until I saw this. I think it will be a wonderful immersive experience. The fact they obviously have put so much love and effort into it tempers my cynicism. If you go to see this you should pretend youre a teenager again immersing yourself in the wonderful soundtrack of your youth. It will be awesome

[@lenawagenfuehr53]

@@Nexando you know what? If they wanted to appeal to youth and the "next generation", they should have asked a younger person what they want to see, not do a patronizing tacky simulation.

[@Nexando]

@@lenawagenfuehr53 "should have asked"? "patronizing"? Ooh! We fans of all generations, including new audiences have being increasingly vocal ASKING them, instead. So, the results we see now are more that they listened and the calls resonated with their own personal and together voices. Thus responded as we are only beginning to discover. Hope they keep listening to all that :-)

[@Mvv-l221]

Я вас обожаю, и мне все равно, как вы выглядите. Пойте, пойте, все будут счастливы!!!! Ждем, удачи и еще раз удачи!!

[@markc915]

I have waited almost 40 years for this ... and I have to say I was not disappointed.

[@mecongberlin]

Wow after 40 years ABBA is still breaking boundaries! This is like SciFi movies made in the 80/90ies really. Legendary. So groundbreaking. So ABBA!

[@gavinthorburn5385]

The most wonderful return in popular music,lives up to expectations and beyond

[@sujageorge1031]

Finally they are together....for old times sake....decades after their split up, they finally decided to come together to give their all and show this new generation what it means to sing with passion.....I am extremely happy for this reunion, once again proving their worth.....Love you so much ABBA... ❤️

[@kbienvenu65]

Honestly I haven’t been this excited about anything in a long time. I LOVE ABBA! To think that they all came back together in their mid-70s(!!) to give us new music! And they sound perfect. I will definitely be going to London to see this show next year. I’ve already started looking at flights!

[@wanderer1955]

lol!! £175 to see Robots. It's not even the real ABBA. You must have more money than sense.

[@Didigeneral]

and buy the c.d

[@johno4521]

This show will not last 4 months let alone 4 years at these prices...

[@andreasferber6039]

I'm in already... It's sooooo unbelievable!

[@kbienvenu65]

@@wanderer1955 yes that’s it- I have more money than sense. 🤣

[@user-is7nr5ch5r]

Вы не представляете как много людей живёт с этой прекрасной музыкой много лет и что она значит в нашей жизни! Спасибо АББА будьте здоровы и счастливы любим вас!! 💓💓💓

[@gopherbar]

One of the best bands and simple songs to enjoy listening to. Even as a kid of 5 now I’m 50 and it still sounds fantastic

[@m.dmedusa3948]

Same here...I'm 51 and still love ABBA.

[@cmas8682]

Мы вас любим более 45 лет. Это фантастика.

[@ksenyav8540]

Мне очень нравится , что музыка в той же стилистике , что мы любим !) ничего нового и современного ... Спасибо , за неповторимый стиль шведской гениальной музыкальной группы , которая весь мир влюбила в себя !)

[@tamillaabduragimova1810]

Always loved Abba though I was born when their fame was already fading. Nobody in our family really wasn't into abba but somehow I remember when I was a teenager I saw a film about them and instantly fell in love with the beauty of their voices. Growing up I understand the meaning of the songs better. Im really happy they are coming back❤

[@erikskifte8862]

ABBA'S NEW RELEASE: DON'T SHUT ME DOWN, A NEW MASTERPIECE, MONSTERHIT, FLOORFILLER, SOOOOOOO CATCHY. ABBA IS BACK, ON FULL FORCE 🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@MichaelBradley1967]

That is the best of the 2 released today. So classic ABBA.

[@erikskifte8862]

@@MichaelBradley1967 Oh yes oh yes, for me ,best released music since 1982. Love good music. I listen to Toto, Fleetwood mac, Tracy Chapman, Queen, Ac/Dc, Josh Groban, Meat Loaf, Carpenters, Anne Murray, Kenny Rogers, Ella Fitzgerald, Dua Lipa, The weekend, Post Malone, Frank Sinatra......, no one though, comes close to ABBA, my choice of ' drug '. Have an ABBALICIOUS night🤗

[@natureclips5849]

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[@koroba01]

Tony Bennett toured into his 90’s with no digital effects or CGI, just his voice and his music. Just saying…

[@ER-nh9ss]

True I'm sure everyone would have just loved to see them, nothing wrong with getting older

[@Bigbadwhitecracker]

He'd still be touring if it's wasn't for covid. This is creepy. This is not real. I want to see real ABBA, just like I want to see the The Mike and Mickey Monkee show with just the two of them

[@arielsea9087]

They come back on their terms. Take it or leave it. Each individual may have their own personal reasons for their choices. Probably touring is demanding and not for them. They’re in their 70s after all.

[@marizacabral5141]

Yes, and Tom Jones, and Mick Jagger, Tina Turner, Dolly Parton, and... Madonna! (sorry, I know she's not 90...) What's the big deal about age? Why are they so shocked to find out they're still alive, these ABBA guys?

[@jgiese4115]

There's so much hang ups concerning appearances. We all grow older. In most cases we lose our attractiveness. That's life and I don't expect any difference whether we were handsome or beautiful and have gotten older.

[@aviavi59]

ich falle in eine alte Liebe zurück, das ist ein so wundervolles Ereignis in diesen Tagen - DANKE

[@bettinafischer3896]

Da komme ich zu 100% mit😁

[@matthiasheinze344]

Einfach wunderschön!

[@manfredbasten8089]

Das ist super man versetzt sich in einer Zeit Zurück die einfach perfekte war und für mich immer noch ist. Super 😊👍

[@dietmardomke8612]

Ja da kommt unsere Jugendzeit zurück.

[@kalas-kurt]

bra sakt /vänligen kurt

[@jhunter1573]

ABBA still the greatest 👍🤩🙌 IAM glad you are back 🙌🙌 fantastic 👍 I have been a fan since Dancing queen. Would play it at the school disco back the and I still ask for it at party's. Thanks for the memories 😌😌❤️

[@goransandstrom1402]

Dom är bäst...

[@sergioaguilar2908]

Is great they comeback virtual but i still hope they do a show in person so i could aplause them half hour for what they gave to the world

[@tonyc945]

I am just in awe of the incredible creative talent of these musical geniuses. I know Benny has says it takes them a year to write five songs, but it doesn't matter the time it takes, the results are magical! Glad to see this reprise of one of the greatest pop acts in our history!

[@helischatz5129]

Was für eine Nachricht, habe so lange darauf gewartet. Es ist wie ein Geschenk in dieser so schweren Zeit. Geniessen, einfach geniessen

[@dorcasishie8716]

They coming together melts my heart.I wish they could remain young forever. I love you ABBA.

[@ladybug160]

I was a young teenager when ABBA released their first hit song "Waterloo" And I have been a huge fan ever since. This is the best news I have heard this year!

[@kevinfletcher5872]

I'm old enought to remember them the first time around and they are still as fantastic as ever. I can't think of a bad ABBA song. Looking forward to the new concert.

[@jkdruid]

I would prefer to see them as they are,the age they are on stage.it would be an honor.with technology you don't have the same connection and energy.its amazing to have that technology but you loose connection.

[@MissX905]

I sure am not into "Digital ABBA". It's the real ABBA or nothing for me lol

[@elizamay6402]

For those of us who lived when ABBA first appeared, and for me, this is like being back there, seeing them as they were, living it. I love it.

[@dysieAU]

I thought I heard on TV, that they were talking about a tour?..

[@keiaman]

ABBA 4ever, never thought I would see ABBA again while I`m alive. This is what I was waiting for to cheer, thanx..

[@ShyClam]

I wasn't born yet during their prime, but now I wouldn't want to miss this iconic event.

[@RodCornholio]

ABBA is the only realistic thing that can bring the world together. Frickin' heroic.

[@eventhisidistaken]

"You see, eventually your music will help put an end to war and poverty. It will align the planets and bring them into universal harmony, allowing meaningful contact with all forms of life, from extraterrestrial beings to common household pets. And... it's excellent for dancing. " - Rufus, but applies to Abba just as much as Bill and Ted.

[@Spider-ll5tr]

Absolutely amazing. Its like they've never been away. We have always had faith in you 😊🥰

[@Phaota]

Wish I could see it live, but being able to thoroughly enjoy their timeless music and new songs in video will be fine as well. The CGI is absolutely flawless. All four look stunning.

[@AdrienneMadeleine]

IʼM SO HAPPY THAT YOUʼRE BACK!!! 😭♥️ YOUʼRE THE BEST BAND THAT EVER EXISTED! I LOVE YOU ALL AND THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR BEAUTIFUL MUSIC! ♥️

[@carolynbarnes4317]

ABBA will always hold a special place in my heart -- my cousin and I used to mime to their songs watched on my my aunt, who, if she were still with us would be beside herself with joy at the news of this comeback...so, in honour of her am getting beside myself with joy (BTW, my cousin and I are now in our late 40's and would still happily after a few gins mime to the ABBA stuff)!...

[@paulgallagher2937]

It took 40 years for technology to catch up to the genius of Bjorn and Benny.

[@DanOne1513]

Well worth the wait! The technology merely embellishes perfection.

[@bertemu]

The “Father” works in magnificent ways !!! He comes back after 40 years, in a time like this with whats going on in the world…… And He says “ I Still Have Faith In You”. Thank you ABBA 🙏🏼

[@yvankrzeslo6366]

only ABBA could pull this off.

[@milmulheres2827]

Por favor, que os verdadeiros ABBA subam no palco para cantar com suas vozes de agora ! Pois são grandes músicos e cantores. Melhor vcs pessoalmente ! Por favor, é o pedido de uma geração inteira que pedem as pessoas originais cantando. Um forte abraço do Brasil 🇧🇷

[@lucas18314]

Eles ficaram 40 anos vivendo fora dos palcos e envelheceram, não tem condições de encarar uma turnê igual uma Madonna que está na ativa desde sempre e treina como uma novinha, eles provavelmente vão se apresentar pessoalmente em programas de TV e premiações, se quer ver eles ao vivo corre atrás dessas oportunidades.

[@miket6488]

What a comeback... just wow. Never that big of a fan, but this THIS is special. And to team up with the geniuses at Industrial Light & Magic to pull off bleeding edge, digital performance art is equally genius. This is going to be transformative for concert performances.

[@curtissharris8914]

I wasn't a big fan until I watched a few retrospectives and because I can tie it all back to growing up it became something quite meaningful.

[@Ionabrodie69]

Not a fan.😱off to the tower with you..I’m 52 and Adore ABBA ..was worried it would be a mistake, but it’was fabulous ..made me cry. 😂🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@alex35agm]

They are getting technical help from ILM.Maybe they can even bring back Like Skywalker since Disney couldn't.

[@kingspizzer46]

What a come back? your watching graphics animations wow..... I rather see todays ABBA faces instead of of memory of them been young... Your watching graphics illusions. Your not seen the real ABBA of them TODAY... they may look old today but they are not useless people today.. We have to stop thinking about the 70s about ABBA.. ABBA aint dead yet... they are alive like you today... Why go so much trouble in order to watch graphics abba and all 70s... Why not have the real ABBA in a real concert without the need to go thru so much Graphics illusions.. because graphics is just animations.. And i would rather off better see them today..... because they are not ugly and old... They can sing for us regardless how wrinkle they are.... People are just brain washed.... You can watch graphics of famous people once they past away,..... Abba singers are still alive... why create graphics of them... Afraid to look at the ABBA faces today because they too old for you? Take the advantage of seen ABBA the real faces of today regardless how old they are... because they wont be around forever... you see... And now your stuck watching fake graphics animations of them about 70s.. But your not seen them properly of what they are like today in 2021..... Big differences there. I hope people can understand if your a fan of ABBA.....

[@fredgien]

@@kingspizzer46 I totally agree with you!

[@dimang9978]

Remembering mama and papa singing abba songs makes me cry😅 Thank you abba😁

[@tonvanvelzen1369]

Recognizable sound is back again in the music. MEMORYLANE with the old hits. My guess, new hits coming up again. Thank you for the music..... Again!!!!🎵🎶👍

[@mijp]

I don't want to see Avatars, I want to see them, even singing on stage when just sitting in armchairs!

[@elisamacarneirofragoso8864]

They are old people now, they can't handle a world tour I think is smart and also communicates with the youngest generation do a show with this level of technology

[@joaquinaubel2426]

I would’ve liked it better if they performed how they look today

[@danhuff8446]

You say that until you watch 75 year old Frida try and do a 2 hour show

[@joaquinaubel2426]

@@magliadoro they don’t have to be pulling off a whole performance, can be chill just singing and sitting down

[@danhuff8446]

It is really less of a question of whether they can do a full show every night, night after night. At their age, with their wealth, there is really no reason for them to do concerts night after night after night. They have resisted touring for years. According to them, they have turned down a billion dollars before tour. So, it is less about being able to do a show and more about wanting to do a show. Clearly, they do not want to.

[@commenter9967]

@@danhuff8446 People have no concept of how incredibly exhausting it is to be an internationally world touring music star. That's what they all used to be. All they see is the glamour. Easy to do when you are 24, 35 years of age. But almost 80 years of age? No. They don't have to tour and don't want to. But the decision to not tour is probably why all three releases have flopped. Besides the fact they sound like hodge-podge remixed, re-lyriced old hits

[@barrytaylor6565]

Come on Guys, ABBA is ABBA, they are older now they dont want to let their fans down, its ok to reproduce them digitally, as long as its them singing who cares, stop being perfectionists,, give them some respect and dignity !!!!!!

[@sibionic]

It's so stupid, they should just be themselves - they are entirely loved as they are.

[@svogender]

Absolutely.. It's beautiful to be older...!! 😍👍

[@sibionic]

@@svogender yes - I agree. Against that I guess the schedule was also too punishing for them.

[@dr.jaynewest3354]

yes exactly. It's as if they are scared of people seeing them as elderly people which is what they are.

[@lenawagenfuehr53]

@@dr.jaynewest3354 it's like we learned nothing from having to do Zoom meetings. No, we don't want to put seniors through a punishing tour schedule, but we want to see them as they are, not virtual Barbie dolls

[@warrensmith8161]

For their real fans, that is true, but you can imagine how they would be ridiculed and made fun of by late night comedians and others for daring to be themselves.

[@lobbymccawker2083]

The new album is a Good idea but the show should be live as they are now.

[@Sean-ec7pr]

I don't think Abba ever liked touring but definitely by the time of ...SuperTrouper.. just listen to the lyrics

[@danhuff8446]

ABBA has said they dont want to ruin how people remember them from the past. They are all in their 70s now.

[@lobbymccawker2083]

@@danhuff8446 Then there should be no show.

[@lindamorgan7889]

I can honestly say this is mind blowing x Legends doesn't even cover them. Thank you so much for the music 💞

[@Cla_Disney]

OMG I can't believe this is really happening, what a time to be alive! One of the greatest bands of all times is making new music after 40 years... I'm in shock, god bless these 4 incredible artists for coming together once again! ♥

[@kipponi]

Why I cry? My childhood memories comes to mind when listening all albums which our family had. Abba is best, always.

[@96dawnify]

Been a huge ABBA fan since 1974, I was 11. I went to see them at Wembley for their world tour in 1979, was 6 rows from the front, I was in total awe of them, a memory I'll carry with me for the rest of of my life ☺️

[@helloyou.]

Abba needs to make some boat payments, but we don’t mind, we love them! 💕 Glad they’re back! Friendship, music, and good times never gets old.

[@Bozlee22]

they can buy and sell sweden buddy. This is not for the money they are multimillionaires.

[@helloyou.]

@@Bozlee22 Lol, don’t get so butthurt. Abba can give music for free or sing amongst themselves and their friends if it’s for the love of it, but they aren’t and it’s being marketed, which is totally fine. Good music deserves to make money.

[@Fanniiiy]

@@helloyou. It's not for the money, they definitely don't need it lol. They are marketing it because they want to share it with everyone who loves their music. It's for their love of the music and their fans.

[@helloyou.]

@@Fanniiiy Why does it bother you that millionaires still work for a living? There’s nothing wrong with it, you can chill. They made a new album which is literally being sold for money, not given away for free, lol.

[@Fanniiiy]

@@helloyou. It doesn't bother me what so ever. But you are ridiculing it and making it seem like they do it for the money which is a straight up lie.

[@JarekC250]

Płakać się chce patrząc jak czas nas zamyka.Dobrze,że dobra muzyka pozostanie na zawsze wraz z hologramem.

[@GPiniella]

Timeless~Bittersweet~Superb! It made me immediately cry as I was taken back in time as if it were yesterday again. As I sat and played my ABBA vinyls' and awaited each new album with anticipation. I remember being so disappointed that the Top 40 didn't acknowledge their unique and awesome sound at the time. Like an artists' work that becomes valuable after they've passed, NOW everyone recognizes their ONE OF A KIND quality that no one can replicate. Who, I ask 40 years later who could accomplish this but the AB FAB ABBA! The greatest part is they reunited and I get the opportunity to relive and experience my love for them, their music and LEGACY! ABBA FOREVER!

[@flossyflue4305]

All this is very moving, my heart is full of love for ABBA all over again, it’s wonderful. Thank you so much.

[@valerieselau7384]

I'm so thankful and grateful about ABBA's comeback is the best ever!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@danielnovak1326]

I restarted horse riding after 40 years. It was hard and painful, but few months later I got my first silver medal, then I knew I did a great thing. You are the music on my youth. You will make it! The age is only a number.

[@chrisi2166]

Ich könnte weinen vor Freude, daß ich das noch erleben darf. DANKE.

[@mthe9988]

Genauso geht es mir auch.

[@marikasun4498]

You are sooo beautiful Abba!!! Your music has always brought me such joy - and now at 56 - a young-old mom of a delightful 11 year old boy - you are back 😄😁 and our Olivier is discovering you too: such fantastic musicians and singers!!! And our family is singing along with you 🎵 THANK YOU for the music!!! Just eternal, right ?!?

[@kimscott6169]

They were the music of my childhood. 56 and I still listen to them. This is a dream come true!!!!😂😂❤❤🙏🙏

[@mrsb.kgrover5574]

...soul stirring lyrics... Magical voices... mellifluous singing...blend of the vocal and instruments blended to perfection... uplifting the spirits..a spiritual surreal experience indeed!

[@YouKnowWhereYouWentWrong]

On the one hand I would love to be surrounded by thousands of ABBA fans in an arena dancing & singing along to all the music. On the other hand, this digital stuff looks like video game CGI whatnot & it's almost creepy, like a cartoon. Don't get it twisted, I LOVE ABBA. I just can't get with this show they are doing. Having said that I will buy the new album - the two new songs are fantastic.

[@christianpfau2046]

Well I think when you are in the arena you see the Abbatars on stage. They appear not as near and in detail as you see them now so it could be much more realistic than you think. I’m gonna wait and see what others will tell me about the show.

[@ditzygypsy]

The same rules may apply as when attending a really good tribute artist show (any tribute act). You don’t want front row seats. If the impersonators have mimicked the sound well, you want to maintain the illusion by sitting at least 10 rows back. With this, the sound will obviously be perfect because it IS Abba, but maybe you don’t want a front row seat for this either. I think it’s a fantastic idea. Now, not only is their music timeless, but this will also make them ageless. And it’s an Abba production, so you already know it will be as flawless as it can possibly be.

[@user-qy4rt9kw1n]

Мы вас любим и помним, очень рада, что вы снова будете петь, вы вернули нам молодость ! Пойте и радуйте нас! Здоровья вам и успеха

[@dusaporenta3855]

So nice to see you together , and singing for us. That is like a medicine for our ears.

[@johnb1030]

Fascinating.....this has pressed the button on emotions I did not even know I still had in this intensity for ABBA. Watching this with tears of joy in my eyes and going back in time to one of the greatest bands ever. Defintely going to go to London to see this.

[@amacuro]

I went during the weekend for the first time and it was absolutely mind blowing. I live in Scotland but I will be planning another trip soon to watch it again.

[@mikke110]

Fiquei muito emocionado com o regresso, ABBA da minha juventude, o legado para o futuro, as letras as musicas que ainda hoje fazem parte da minha vida e de momentos felizes. Welcome Back.

[@46FreddieMercury91]

I'm so excited

[@guilhermestratmann2408]

Verdade. Meu pai e mãe costumavam escutar no toca fitas do carro. Crescemos escutando abba. Muito legal.

[@noellecanin6233]

Actually love, it isn't you. You are in your seventies and how wonderful to celebrate that, and not pretend to be something else. We're all with you, you are marvelous singers, rejoice in that!

[@ianwhitecross4196]

I know I’m not the only person thrilled over this. The two songs I’ve replayed numerous times over the last few days just make me want more. Yes you’re all older, but many don’t get to have that luxury or are the songs as timeless and make us want to sing along.

[@peterw.4833]

"Neither digital nor physical" This reminds me of the futurist Elvis performance in the Las Vegas of "Bladerunner: 2049" (an excellent exercise in futurism worthy of its film and literary origins). The future really is now. Thank you, ABBA, for pushing the boundaries. A new generation will come to know genuine musicianship and actual melodies in the mainstream once again, hopefully. 😎

[@matthiasheinze344]

Das diese Band wieder was neues raus bringt ist das aller- allerbeste für alle ABBA Fans! Ich feeu mich so sehr auf ihr neues Album. ABBA ist und war das Beste was es an Musik gibt!!! 1000 x DANKE an ABBA🥰

[@Оголубяхинетолько]

How I would like to be on this show !! It will be a big event in the music world !!

[@emm8357]

I’ve literally waited my whole life for this. Never thought it would happen.

[@kingspizzer46]

Your watching graphics illusions. Your not seen the real ABBA of them TODAY... they may look old today but they are not useless people today.. We have to stop thinking about the 70s about ABBA.. ABBA aint dead yet... they are alive like you today... Why go so much trouble in order to watch graphics abba and all 70s... Why not have the real ABBA in a real concert without the need to go thru so much Graphics illusions.. because graphics is just animations.. And i would rather off better see them today..... because they are not ugly and old... They can sing for us regardless how wrinkle they are.... People are just brain washed.... You can watch graphics of famous people once they past away,..... Abba singers are still alive... why create graphics of them... Afraid to look at the ABBA faces today because they too old for you? Take the advantage of seen ABBA the real faces of today regardless how old they are... because they wont be around forever... you see... And now your stuck watching fake graphics animations of them about 70s.. But your not seen them properly of what they are like today in 2021..... Big differences there. I hope people can understand if your a fan of ABBA..... You waited all your life for just graphics.. they dont want to show you what they look today in 2021 properly.. Brained washed by set up animations.

[@emm8357]

@@kingspizzer46 oh, don’t be so miserable. I’m perfectly aware that they’re going to be avatars thank you, but unlike you I’m really looking forward to it. There’ll be a full live band and loads of great people in the crowd, singing along like I will be. There’s a new album - which, as I said, I’ve waited my entire life for. “Afraid to look at the ABBA faces of today because they’re too old for you?” What a stupid thing to say. You seem to very angry at me for literally no reason - all I said was that I’d waited my whole life for new ABBA music and you’ve accused me of being “brainwashed” and ageist. I’m not the one who has a problem with people ageing here - that’d be you. You actually sound a bit jealous: “you’re stuck watching fake graphics” - no, I chose to get tickets. I chose to watch the avatars. I’m not stuck with anything. What you don’t seem to realise is that for a lot of people, ABBA has brought so much meaning to their lives. ABBA give us joy. Music is so powerful, it can make you laugh or cry. And now we have our absolute favourite musicians releasing new songs and a special arena where we can meet with other likeminded people. We have something to look forward to after a horrible couple of years. And you seem to be quite annoyed that people are happy. Accusing us of not being real fans. It’s really quite sad. It’s clear from the miserable and accusatory nature of your comment that you don’t have ABBA in your life. That’s sad for you, it seems like you need it. Music can stop you being so bitter towards others.

[@kingspizzer46]

@@emm8357 Listen to me love.... I dont ONLY think of ABBA of the 70s.... Its 2021 as i wrote this ok? ABBA themselves have not past away.. They are fully standing on earth like you today.. they not dead yet.... So why only think of them of the 70s and on top of that a ridiculous amount of graphics of them... Why not show the real abba faces of today and make a real concert of them today rather then create fake graphics of them only about the 70s when the fact ABBA singers are still alive meanwhile... Take advantage to watch and see ABBA today regardless how old they look today in 2021.... rather then only focus on remembering them of the 70s only because they look mid age young people back then.... How sad.. honestly fans are just brain washed... They make it all sound as if ABBA today the singers are dead when.... they are still alive... Really i hope FANS can wake up.. and see that the singers of ABBA is still out there and not dead like people make it sound to be... So your making it all sound as if ABBA looked pretty and young in the 1970s but today ABBA themselves are all old and wringle and boring ? Then you are a no true ABBA fan... Because your making them sound as if they are dead today and useless because they look old. How sad... seriously hope this planet explodes to the very end....

[@kingspizzer46]

@@emm8357 Why not take advantage of ABBA themselves today... rather then focus about ABBA of them only about the 70s... ABBA themselves are still alive they can walk they can sing.... they are not dead yet.. and they still around like you. Its 2021 almost 2022 you see... your brain washed only because you see them as the 1970s and now to make it all fgrustrated your weatching graphics illutions of ABBA... Which means you fans are now making ABBA of today useless and making ABBA of today as if they are dead.. If your a fan you should continue to focus of ABBA today... doesnt matter how old they are today.. Its not like they are dead animals.. Seriously i hope you all move on and focus of ABBA today take advantage of them TODAY.. because they wont be around forever... and if you cant do what i told you.,. you will end up been stuck in the 70s about abba as if ABBA died long ago.. when the fact ABBA is still around regardless how old they are. I really wished i could break down the company of the graphics illutions... And order to have ABBA today in a real concert and i dont CARE if they are wringled and old today. Wake up world your all dreaming the past.

[@kingspizzer46]

@@emm8357 Your just making it as if ABBA today are boring and useless and old for you... Your getting old too love.. Its so sad to see how fans only focus ABBA of them as young but interesting how you don't appreciate ABBA of today of the real them today... rather then watching boring graphics... You can create graphics of them when they are dead past away.... Your just making it as if ABBA themselves are boring of today.. your brain is stuck about abba in the 70s when the 70s was long time ago... You have no idea where your heading to.. Sorry but really... Just angry about this fans. Think of it this way. If you where a singer and famous in the 70s... and your still alive in 2021... do you want people to only remember you of the 70s or today? meaning that today you have less fans and people make it sound like your dead in 2021... because people are only focus of you of the 70s only.. it seems as though you have a fetish of them when they looked young back then.. But now your making it all sound like abba today are old and wringled and useless..

[@leffe06]

Hehe...I think the Royal mail is happy about the digital age ---> "When ABBA's two 1977 concerts at the Royal Albert Hall in London were announced, a total of 11,212 tickets were available. Tickets were only available by mail application. Over 3 million ticket requests were received."

[@PlaywithJunk]

It's great to hear something new from ABBA. But they shouldn't have done that digital rejuvenation. These guys are not 30 anymore... so why pretending so? Everyone should be proud of his age. So let us see them as they really are. Everything else is some kind of cheating... You can't turn time back.

[@paddynoble]

Although they are depicting ABBA as a digital version of themselves today. Why don't they just be themselves in their looks and age today? They can sing their new music and classic hits. Although voices do change I feel that would be more authentic. Only because today's music is very artificial. And ABBA was always original in their time. Why depend on digital effects to be relevant today. They will always be relevant as themselves today.

[@Constanze29]

Exactly !

[@jamakamicka]

Ahhh..that sound! Love kicking off with 'dont shut me down' yes pity those who do. Absolutely brilliant, yes yes yes to maintaining that ABBA sound just like you popped out of the time machine from the 70's. Was concerned it would be a new different sound, here when you hear this you know this is ABBA. Cant wait to hear the dancefloor gems roll out Voyage onwards guys. 🙏👌👍😌❤️

[@andreworlowski1527]

I'm 51 and I love them all!!! This is my childhood,my favorite songs,my most favorite music!!! They are the bests!!! Greetings from Russia!!!💓💓💓👏👏👏

[@dusathemaid]

It's so fantastic that on ABBA's comment section you get to see so many different people from different countries appreaciating the band. I've never seen such a multicultural comment section

[@iTssMeTeA]

Watching this brought ne to tears....its been said before but its TRUE....just when we needed you to return the most you have....Its been a tough 2yrs but you have brought soooo much joy. Love to you all 👍💛💜💙🎵🎶💛

[@EdricHsu]

The new songs are awesome and it’s so special to see ABBA come back together on stage and rejuvenated with new technology!

[@SuperPussyFinger]

This is deeply depressing in almost every way. Father Time is ruthless and unforgivingly cruel.

[@neilmiller2779]

Can't we just see the footage of them recording the whole show for the motion capture recordings?

[@GrzegorzBrysiewicz]

probably extra 120 pounds/usd/euro on a special edition DVD //download around XMAS 2023, gotta sell the "concert" first.

[@emmmi111]

i were born in 2007 so i am 14 years old, i grew up my mom listening to ABBA and hearing their songs from radio, and now i am fan of them, i am so proud of abba