29/1/21

"DON'T STOP THE MUSIC" @ TV4: "CHIQUITITA", "BJÖRN-BENNY MEDLEY" & "ROXETTE MEDLEY"


 Mañana el canal sueco de TV TV4 retransmitirá la gala "Don't stop the music" para apoyar a la industria musical sueca en tiempos de pandemia. Referencias y homenajes a Abba y Roxette se darán durante la gala. Información en inglés abajo y se incluyen las actuaciones relacionadas con Abba y Roxette.

Tomorrow Swedish TV channel TV4 will broadcast the show "Don't stop the music" in support of the Swedish musical business scene in these times of pandemic. References and tributes to Abba & Roxette are announced in the show. Information and Abba & Roxette related performances included below.

TV4 have revealed that music gala 'Don't Stop The Music' will honor the Swedish music phenomena and will have some sort of ABBA theme. Among other things Helen Sjöholm, Tommy Körberg and Peter Jöback will appear together in some sort of Björn & Benny tribute while First Aid Kit will perform ‘Chiquitita’ wearing ABBA kimono costumes.


During the live gala, the Swedish music phenomena is celebrated and the musicians will remind us of Sweden's unique position in the music world. The music gala 'Don't Stop The Music' will be broadcast live from Hamburger Börs in Stockholm on TV4 Saturday 30th January between 20:00 - 22:00 CET.

The TV gala organizers, Swedish Music Foundation, "has the purpose to, with the support of funds raised, support, promote and develop Swedish music life ".

So far following artists have been revealed to be participating in 'Do Not Stop The Music' 2021:

Lars Winnerbäck
Tomas Ledin
Molly Sandén
Helen Sjöholm
Peter Jöback
Tommy Körberg
Big
Benjamin Ingrosso
First aid kit
Janice
Frida Öhrn

Hosted by:
Martin Stenmark
Sarah Dawn Finer

For two hours filled with live music, Sarah Dawn Finer and Martin Stenmarck will host the music gala "Don't stop the music" from the traditional Hamburger Börs in Stockholm. The evening is arranged by the Swedish Music Foundation's Fundraising Foundation, which works to support everyone in the music industry who has been affected by the pandemic in various ways. For many scenographers, sound engineers and musicians, the opportunities to support themselves have completely disappeared.

- Many professional groups are now on their knees during the progress of the pandemic and I want this evening to contribute to paying tribute to the professional groups that are in my vicinity but which may never be visible at the front of the microphone or in front of the camera. This is an evening for everyone who keep music in Sweden alive, says Martin Stenmarck.

- It is an honor to host this evening. Personally, I want to contribute in whatever way I can to help the entire entertainment ecosystem, all professional groups and different parts of the event industry, to have a reasonable chance of surviving this pandemic. Music heals. Music is needed. The evening is a tribute to all of music Sweden, says Sarah Dawn Finer.


Video Björn-Benny medley Tommy Korberg, Helen Sjöholm & Peter Jorback:




Video "CHIQUITITA", First Aid Kit:





Video Roxette medley, Loreen, Mariette, Frida Ohrn & Janice:


22/1/21

4º SINGLE SOLE GIMÉNEZ: "HONRAR LA VIDA"+ROZALÉN


 Cuarto single ya del nuevo álbum de Sole Giménez, su segunda edición de "MUJERES DE MÚSICA". Una versión de un tema de Eladia Bláquez "HONRAR LA VIDA" que canta a dúo con Rozalén.

Fourth single already taken from Sole Gimenez's new album, her second edition of "MUJERES DE MÚSICA" A cover of Eladia Blazquez's song "HONRAR LA VIDA" which she sings together with Rozalen.

Video "HONRAR LA VIDA", Sole Giménez & Rozalén:

17/1/21

PHIL SPECTOR DEP / RIP


 El famoso productor musical Phil Spector ha muerto. Maestro del pop e influencia de tantos... Benny y Björn y, sobre todo, el ingeniero de sonido de Abba Micheal B. Tretow, comentó la influencia de su muro de sonido para ellos.

The famous musical producer Phil Spector has dies. Pop maestro and influence for so many... Benny and Bjorn and, specially, Abba's sound engineer Michael B. tretow, commented on the influence of his wall of sound for them.

Phil Spector: una resonancia que va más allá de su propia música

ABBA @ TV HACE 35 AÑOS / 35 years ago


La última aparición televisva del grupo tuvo lugar el 16 de enero de 1986. Agnetha, Björn, Benny y Frida cantaron "TIVEDSHAMBO" para un programa homenaje a Stig Anderson titulado Har Ar Ditt Liv (Esta es su vida). El clip se grabó durante la tarde del 16 de enero de 1986 en el despacho de Benny en el piso superior del edificio de los estudios Polar. Gorel Hanser organizó todo en secreto mientras Stig estaba fuera. Benny tocó el acordeón, Björn estaba con la guitarra y Frida y Agnetha leyeron la letra de un tablón que sostenía Gorel. Al final de la grabación, que duró una hora, Frida regresó a su casa en Suiza. Björn y Benny estuvieron presentes en la emisión en directo de har Ar Ditt Liv en los estudios de TV de Malmo.

The groups last official TV appearance took place on 16 January 1986. Agnetha, Bjorn, Benny and Frida sang "TIVEDSHAMBO" on a programme paying homage to Stig Anderson, entitled Har Ar Ditt Liv (This Is Your Life). The clip was filmed during the afternoon on 16 January 1986 in Benny's work room, on the top floor of the Polar Music building. Gorel Hanser organized everything in secret while Stig was away. Benny played the accordion, Bjorn was on guitar and Frida and Agnetha read the lyrics from a huge board held up by Gorel. At the end of the filming, which lasted an hour, Frida went back home to Switzerland. Bjorn and Benny were present for the live screening of Har Ar Ditt Liv from the Malmo TV studios.

Video "TIVEDSHAMBO", Abba:


15/1/21

ODE TO DOLORES


 En el tercer aniversario de la muerte de Dolores O'Riordan la recordamos...

Remembering Dolores O'Riordan on the third anniversary of her death...

Video "ODE TO MY FAMILY", The Cranberries:


Video "LINGER", The Cranberries:

14/1/21

BARRY GIBB Nº1 @ UK: "GREENFIELDS. THE GIBB BROTHERS SONGBOOK"


 

Barry Gibb consigue el nº1 en el Reino Unido 40 años después con el álbum de versiones estilo western de sus éxitos que consiguiera con sus hermanos Maurice y Robin: "GREENFIELDS: THE GIBB BROTHERS SONGBOOK".En el álbum han participado muchos otros artistas como Olivia Newton-John, Dolly Parton, Sheryl Crow, Keith Urban...

Barry Gibb is nº1 in the UK 40 years after with the album with western-style covers of the hits he achieved with his brothers Maurice and Robin: "GREENFIELDS: THE GIBB BROTHERS SONGBOOK". The album features many other artists as Olivia Newton-John.

Video "GREENFIELDS" album trailer:


Video "TOO MUCH HEAVEN", Barry Gibb & Alisson Kraus:

11/1/21

TEXAS "HI" original VERSION ORIGINAL


 Hace unos días se estrenaba el nuevo single de Texas "HI" que anuncia su álbum número once con el mismo título. Se trataba de la versión en video conjunta con Wu Tang Clan. Pero hoy se ha estrenado en radio y online la versión original que grabaron para su nuevo elepé.

A few days ago Texas's new single "HI" was premiered announcing their eleventh album with the same title. It was a version in video featuring Wu Tang Clan. But today see the radio and online premiere of the original version they recorded for the LP.

Audio "HI", Texas:

10/1/21

LP'S "LOST ON YOU"


 Nueva candidata LP (Laura Pergolizzi) con su canción "LOST ON YOU".

A new candidate LP (Laura Pergolizzi) and her song "LOST ON YOU".

Video "LOST ON YOU", LP:


9/1/21

ABBA @ UNICEF, HACE 42 AÑOS HOY / 42 years ago today


 

Hoy en 1979, Abba se unió a otras artistas tops para actuar en el concierto benéfico El regalo de una canción de UNICEF en Nueva York. Abba cantan "CHIQUITITA" y donan todos los derechos de venta de la canción a UNICEF.

Today in 1979, ABBA join other top stars to perform at UNICEF's A Gift Of Song charity concert in New York. ABBA perform 'CHIQUITITA' and donate all royalties for the sales of the song to UNICEF.

4/1/21

XOEL LÓPEZ & XACOBEO 2021


 Seguimos con Xoel López, puesto que su canción "LODO" sirve para poner música a la campaña de promoción del Xacobeo 2021 y su slogan camina y avanza.

Carrying on with Xoel Lopez as his song "LODO" is the soundtrack for the Xacobeo 2021 promo campaign and its slogan walk and advance.

Video "LODO", Xoel López:

3/1/21

"THE WINNER TAKES IT ALL" + XOEL LÓPEZ & TULSA


 Empezamos el año con una nueva versión de "THE WINNER TAKES IT ALL" de Abba de la mano de Xoel López y Tulsa para "Oh! My LOL" de Estrella Galicia y la cadena SER.

Kicking off the year with yet another covre version of Abba's "THE WINNER TAKES IT ALL" by Xoel López & Tulsa for "Oh! My LOL" for Estrella Galicia & radio SER.

Video "THE WINNER TAKES IT ALL", Xoel López & Tulsa:

2/1/21

SOLEDAD GIMÉNEZ, "LA NOCHE"


Tercera canción de "MUJERES DE MÚSICA 2" de Sole Giménez. Un poema de Gabriela Mistral a la que Sole le ha compuesto la música. Estrena una canción nueva con el nuevo año.

Third song from "MUJERES DE MÚSICA 2" by Sole Gimenez. A poem by Gabriela Mistral to which Sole has composed the music. It's a new song for the new year.

Video "LA NOCHE", Soledad Giménez: 

MusiKQMGusta / MusicILike & ABBA, THE CHOIR @ ABBA, THE MUSEUM OS DESEAMOS / wish you...

... FELIZ AÑO NUEVO / ...happy new year
A NEW TOGETHERNESS




Happy New Year – a new togetherness
In 2020 we have rediscovered the importance of taking care of each other. And we are finding new ways to be together.
With the video ”Happy New Year – a new togetherness”, ABBA The Museum The Choir celebrates hope and a new togetherness, wishing each other – and the world – a Happy New 2021.
”Happy New Year – a new togetherness” is a new take on the classic ABBA song ”Happy New Year” from 1980. The music is arranged for choir by Göran Arnberg, and recorded with ABBA The Museum The Choir and the composer himself Benny Andersson at the piano in his studio RMV.
The video was shot on location at ABBA The Museum in Stockholm, Sweden, and is produced by Myrén Film.
Music and lyrics: Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus
Choir arrangement: Göran Arnberg
Choir: ABBA The Museum The Choir
Piano: Benny Andersson
Director and screenwriter: Carl Myrén
Cinematographer: Kristian Pohl
Technical supervisors: Johan Röisland, Joakim Skog and Adam Nesbeth
Sound engineer: Linn Fijal, RMV
Editor and colorist: Carl Myrén
Executive producers: Ingmarie Halling and Carl Myrén
Production company: Myrén Film
We wish you all a Happy New Year!