Anoche en Madrid se celebró la Gala de entrega de los Premios 40Principales'09, con actuaciones estelares, entre otros, de: Robbie Williams, Shakira, Amaia Montero... Y muchos premiados: Fito y Fitipaldis (mejor artista), Pereza (mejor dúo), U2 (mejor gira), Black Eyed Peas (mejor artista y canción internacional), además de los que adjuntamos con foto más abajo...
Last night Madrid held the 40Principales'09 Awards Show starring, among others: Robbie Williams, Shakira, Amaia Montero... And many awarded artists: Fito & Fitipaldis (best solo-artist), Pereza (best duo), U2 (best tour), Black Eyed Peas (best international artist & song), apart from the ones we enclose below with photos...
Shakira (Mejor Artista Internacional en español y Canción Internacional en español/Best International Artist in Spanish & International Song in Spanish: "Loba")
Amaia Montero (Mejor Álbum/Best Album)
Macaco (Mejor Videoclip/Best Video: "Moving")
Calle París (Mejor Artista Novel/Best New Artist)
Además hubo mucho invitados:/There were many guests:
Amaral que entregaron premio./who gave an award.
Marta Sánchez & Baute que cantaron/who performed.
Ana Torroja que entregó premio a Shakira/who gave Shakira an award.
Nena Daconte que optaban al premio que ganó Pereza/who were nominated to the award won by Pereza.
Otro "Gold" que dedicamos a la rubia de Abba, Agnetha Fälstskog, que en 1983 grabó su primer álbum en solitario en inglés producido por Mike Chapman. Como ya hicimos con su disco del '87, repasamos los videos de temas de este álbum.
Another "Gold" we dedicate to Abba-blond, Agnetha Fältskog, who in 1983 recorded her first English solo-album produced by Mike Chapman. As we did with her 1987 record, we check on videos of songs from this album.
Video "THE HEAT IS ON" ("Hace calor"):
Video "THE HEAT IS ON" (TV-Special):
Video "I CAN'T SHAKE LOOSE" ("No puedo liberarme"):
Video "I CAN'T SHAKE LOOSE" (TV-Special):
Video "WRAP YOUR ARMS AROUND ME" ("Abrázame") (TV-Special):
Video "I WISH TONIGHT COULD LAST FOREVER" ("Desearía que esta noche durase por siempre") (TV-Special):
Video "MAN" ("Hombre"):
Video making of "WRAP YOUR ARMS AROUND ME" (2 partes/parts):
Phil Collins produjo en 1982 el primer álbum en solitario en inglés de Frida. Grabado en los Polar Music Studios de Estocolmo. Uno de los temas lo cantaron a duo ambos, aunque luego saliese como tercer single del disco en la versión en solitario de Frida por los típicos problemas de las discográficas. Aquí incluimos ambas.
Phil Collins produced Frida's first English solo-album in 1982. Recorded at the Polar Music Studios in Stcokholm. One of the songs was sung as a duet by both of them, though it would later appear as the third single of the record with Frida's solo version because of the typical record-company problems. Here are both of them.
What is Phil Collins’ opinion on ABBA
Phil Collins likes ABBA’s music and even produced Anni-Frid Lyngstad’s first solo album in English. At the time, when discussing the record and Frida, Collins praised ABBA, saying they made fantastic Pop music. He was flattered that Frida had asked him to help her with the album. “I felt incredibly flattered, because ABBA simply makes fantastic pop music. And they asked me of all people…! For me, it was a valuable experience. The production, the selection of the material, the search for the musicians, monitoring the schedule and the budget. And I like her very much. She’s a very, very sweet lady. She really set the highest standards for herself,” he said in an interview with the German magazine Musik Express in 1982.
“Something’s Going On” was co-produced by Phil Collins and Hugh Padgham, with Collins playing drums and percussion and recording backing vocals. The album featured covers of songs by Rod Argent, Bryan Ferry and Russ Ballard, as well as Collins’ “You Know What I Mean”. The latter track appeared on “Face Value” (1981), the album that inspired Frida to reach out to Collins and ask him to help with her new solo record. As he recalled in his autobiography, Frida connected with his music because she had gone through a divorce from her ABBA bandmate Benny Andersson, while Collins’ album had also been influenced by his own divorce. He also recalled that he felt Björn Ulvaeus and Benny were a bit “possessive” and stopped by the studio one day.”
“ABBA’s Anni-Frid Lyngstad, stunning in a huge fur coat, visits me at The Farm. She’s been going through a divorce too, from Benny Andersson. With her personal life splintering, and with ABBA’s future looking equally rocky, she wants to make a solo album. I get the impression she’s lived under the oppressive weight of the ABBA phenomenon, and of songwriters/producers Benny and Bjorn Ulvaeus, for so long that she wants to stretch and be her own woman.”
“She doesn’t reveal much of this during our meeting at The Farm, only that she has chosen me to help her realise her goal. She’s seemingly listened to ‘Face Value’ incessantly, so she believes I understand and can relate to what she’s going through. I tell her I can, and also how much I love her fur coat. Easily flattered by her enthusiasm for my work, I agree to return once more to Stockholm’s Polar Studios to produce her first ABBA-era solo album.”
“I’ve put together a crack team of musicians: Daryl on guitar, Mo Foster on bass, Peter Robinson on keyboards and The Phenix Horns from Earth, Wind & Fire. (…) Sitting together at the studio, Frida and I choose the songs. But she has certain pre-booked numbers that preclude any argument. ABBA’s management put out a worldwide call for compositions and, from the hundreds of responses, an eclectic selection has been assembled. (…) One day while recording at Polar, Benny and Bjorn come to visit. It’s a little awkward, to say the least. They’re naturally rather possessive.”
“Frida is somewhat fragile, the divorce is still reverberating, they’ve produced her all her adult career. Now, professionally speaking, she has a new man in her life. A man who’s producing, playing drums, singing with her and giving her a far rockier sound than ABBA ever had. And why is the album called Something’s Going On? No one knows at the time that ABBA won’t outlast the year, but the writing is on the wall. Maybe that’s why Stig Anderson, the band’s manager and owner of Polar Music, is such an arsehole. Once the album is finished, he invites us all to his house for dinner. When we arrive he’s completely drunk. We listen to Something’s Going On, and at the end he snorts, ‘Is that it?'”
After that, Collins recalled that Frida burst into tears. He and the entire Genesis road crew felt protective of her because they had all got along so well. However, ABBA’s manager was wrong, as the track became a hit in several countries and, as Phil said: “became a source of samples for Hip-Hop artists”.
The single “I Know There’s Something Going On” performed well, reaching number one in Switzerland and Belgium, ranking among the top 10 in most of Europe. It was also successful in the United States, peaking at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album itself reached number one in Sweden and peaked at number two in the Netherlands. It was less successful in the UK, where it reached number 18. In the United States, where it peaked at number 41 on the Billboard 200.
As Frida recalled, she really enjoyed working with Collins: “I had met Phil twice (before), and the others I hadn’t met at all. So I was very tense and nervous. But I felt that it was a group of very nice people. After a week, it was a really relaxed situation and nice atmosphere. I really loved to work together with those musicians. They have been so friendly and nice to me, and very good musicians.” Frida said
Sí, ¡por fin! Abba serán homenajeados en una ceremonia el 15 de marzo del 2010 en el Waldorf Astoria de Nueva York.
Se enviaron papeletas a más de 500 votantes, quienes han seleccionados los artistas que serán aceptados en el Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (Salón de la Fama del Rock).
Para poder ser elegidos para ser nominados al Salón de la Fama del Rock, los artistas han de haber editado su primer single al menos 25 años antes de su nominación. Los nominados de este año habían de tener editados su primer single no más tarde de 1984.
Aceptados previamente han sido Madonna, Michael Jackson, Queen, Eric Clapton, Paul McCartney, Elton John, Pink Floyd, John Lennon & The Rolling Stones.
Yes, finally it's true! ABBA will be honoured at the ceremony on 15 March, 2010 at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City. Ballots were sent to more than 500 voters, who selected the artists to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. To be eligible for nomination into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, an act must have released its first single or album at least 25 years prior to the year of nomination. This year’s nominees had to release their first single no later than 1984. Former inductees include Madonna, Michael Jackson, Queen, Eric Clapton, Paul McCartney, Elton John, Pink Floyd, John Lennon and The Rolling Stones.
Incluimos fotos de uno de los conciertos de Roxette de la gira Night of the Proms del pasado viernes 13 de noviembre en el Gelredome de Arnheim (Holanda).
Enclosing photos of one of Roxette's concerts in the Night of the Proms tour last Friday, November 13th at the Gelredome in Arnheim (The Netherlands).
Video "IT MUST HAVE BEEN LOVE" Night of the Proms-Arnheim:
Video "THE LOOK" Night of the Proms 2009:
Video "I WISH I COULD FLY" Night of the Proms 2009:
Video "LISTEN TO YOUR HEART" Night of the Proms 2009-Berlin:
Video "IT MUST HAVE BEEN LOVE" Night of the Proms 2009 - Amsterdam:
Como ya informamos, Roxette se han reunido para unos conciertos dentro de la gira Night of the Proms y han hablado con Lasse Bengtsson de la TV4 sueca el pasado 28 de noviembre. Aquí lo más importante que han dicho:
- ¿Por qué un regreso de Roxette, Marie?
Marie: ¿Por qué no?
- ¿Cómo te encuentras?
Marie: Fenomenal.
- ¿Per, otra gira?
Per: Sí, es fascinante estar de gira otra vez. No hay nada negativo sobre esto.
- ¿Creíais que ibais a estar juntos así otra vez?
Marie: Sip. Per: Bueno... nunca quise hacerme esa pregunta. Siempre dependía de Marie. Y estoy encantado de que vaya tan bien.
- ¿Vas en serio Marie?
Marie: Roxette? Sí. Era muy evidente para mi. Mi enfermedad vino como una bomba, pero eso fue hace muuuuucho tiempo. Los fans de Roxette han sido fenomenales en todo este tiempo.
Per: Ella ha echado todo esto de menos, te lo puedo asegurar. Siempre has sido una artista del escenario, aunque hayas sido también muy buena en el estudio últimamente, ja, ja!
- ¿Cuál es la diferencia?
Per: Ahora los fans lloran sobre todo, hay cada escena ahí afuera. Hemos grabado 14-15 temas, escogido las claves, dirección y así. Y matamos el tiempo.
Marie: Las canciones son totalmente estupendas. Cuando escuché las demos que hizo Per para este álbum me cautivaron por completo.
Per: ¡Es una fan, ya lo sabes! Las grabaciones suenan muy bien. Seguimos con el sonido Roxette pero actualizándolos, eso esperamos, para que sean relevantes para nosotros y para otros... Son mis canciones y la voz de Marie, como siempre.
-¿Algunas diferencias entre las canciones clásicas de Roxette y estas nuevas?
Marie: Mi voz es más baja ahora.
Per: Ja, ja, no pero tenemos nuestro estilo, es cómo decoras tu árbol de navidad, ¿no sabes? ¡Un quinto nº1 en los Estados Unidos no vendría mal!
- Y entonces, ¿A dónde os lleva esto? ¿Es esto un test para el futuro?
Per: Sí, por supuesto. Hay una gran posibilidad de un nuevo album, luego veremos. Es un gran paso para un verdadero concierto de Roxette. Depende de Marie. Es un gran paso.
Marie: Realmente espero que haya una verdadera gira "suprema" en algún momento dado. Veremos. Tenemos tantas canciones buenas para poder escoger. Tenemos tanto que dar todavía.
- ¿Cómo fue el último concierto?
Marie: ¡Fantástico! El mejor hasta ahora. Todo salió bien.
Per: Fue bueno. Marie estuvo excelente.
- ¿Qué predicción de futuro?
Per: Ja, ja, todavía nos quedan otros 25, hagamos esos primero. Pero digamos que lo pasamos muy bien en el trabajo.
As we've already reported, Roxette have come together to perform some concerts in the Night of the Proms tour and they've spoken to Lasse Bengtsson from Swedish TV4 last November 28th. Here the main facts they talked about:
- Why a Roxette come back Marie? Marie: - Why not?
- How do you feel? Marie: - Damned great. - Per, another tour? Per: - Yes, it's amazing to be on tour again. There's absolutely nothing negative about this. - Did you believe you'd be together like this again? Marie: - Yep. Per: - Well… I never wanted to ask myself that question. It was always up to Marie. And I'm amazed it goes so well. - Are you serious Marie? Marie: - Roxette? Yes. It was self evident to me. My sickness came as a bomb, but that was a loooong time ago. Roxette's fans have been amazing all through this. Per: - She's missed this, I can tell. You've always been a stage artist, even though you've been great in the studio too lately, ha ha! - What's the difference? Per: - Now the fans are crying mostly, a lot of scenes out there.We've recorded 14-15 songs, chosen keys, direction and stuff. Plus we're killing time. Marie: The songs are "totally amazing". When I've heard Per's demos for this album I was totally blown away. Per: She's such a fan you know! The recordings sound great. We're sticking to our Roxette sound, but hopefully updating it so it feels relevant to us and preferably others… It's my songs and Marie's voice, as always. - Any differences between the classic Roxette songs and these new ones? Marie: - My voice is lower now. Per: - Ha ha, no but we have our style, it's sort of how you dress your Christmas tree you know? Per: - A fifth US #1 wouldn't hurt!
- So, what's this leading up to? Is this a test for the future? Per: - Yes definitely. There's a huge possibility for a new album, then we'll see. It's a huge step for a real Roxette concert. It's up to Marie. A huge step. Marie: - I really hope there will be a "creme de la creme" tour sometime. We'll see. We have so many wonderful songs to choose from. We have so much more to give. - How was the gig? Marie: - Fantastic! Best one so far. Everything clicked. Per: It was good, Marie was excellent. - How does this predict the future? Per: Ha ha, we have 25 concerts left, let's do those first. But let's say we have a very good time at work!
Video presentación Night of the Proms presentation:
Jimmy Fontana, nombre artístico de Enrico Sbriccoli, hizo de "EL MUNDO" un éxito en 1965 y que, entre otros muchos, versionarían mucho más tarde el grupo Efecto Mariposa. Aquí los incluimos hoy... (Esperando que Efecto ganen el Premio al Mejor Grupo en los 40Principales, si no que sea Nena Daconte, o la 5ª Estación...)
Jimmy Fontana, Enrico Sbriccoli's artistic name, made "EL MUNDO" a great hit in 1965 and a song which would be covered by many, among them, Efecto Mariposa many years later. Today we include them... (Expecting Efect will win the 40Principales Award for Best Group, if not, Nena Daconte, or 5ª Estación...
El año del apoteósico éxito de Abba y su "WATERLOO" eurovisivo, el país anfitrión Reino Unido estaba representado por Olivia Newton-John, todavía por aquel entonces una desconocida con su canción "LONG LIVE LOVE" ("Larga vida al amor"), quedando 4ª.
On the year of Abba's huge success in Eurovision with their "WATERLOO", the hosting country Great Britain was represented by Olivia Newton-John, still failry unknown by then with her song "LONG LIVE LOVE", ending 4th.
"IF ON A WINTER'S NIGHT" ("Si en una noche de invierno"), lo nuevo de Sting, supera el millón de copias vendidas. El disco invernal de Sting, ha alcanzado el Disco de Oro en Estados Unidos y Francia, y se encamina hacia el Platino en Italia y Polonia, donde se ha posicionado en el nº 4 y nº1 de las listas de ventas respectivamente. En España poco a poco se está conociendo este trabajo.
"IF ON A WINTER'S NIGHT", Sting's latest album, has sold more than a million copies. Sting's winter recording has reached Golden Disc status in the USA & France, and it's approaching Platinum in Italy & Poland, where it's topped to nº4 & nº1 on the charts respectively. In Spain, little by little is getting to be known.
Video "GABRIEL'S MESSAGE" ("El mensaje de Gabriel"):
Como ya sabéis Frida ha sido jurado de una ceremonia sueca para elegir el "Héroe Sueco" del año. He aquí una pequeña entrevista. Preguntas a Frida:
1. ¿Por qué quieres ser un miembro del jurado de Héroes Suecos?
- Hay muchos héroes cotidianos, pero la mayoría permanecen en el anonimato. Ser parte del reconocimiento de estos héroes va a ser un proceso importante para mi y una recompensa en si mismo.
2. Define la palabra héroe en tres palabras.
- Corazón, consideración y coraje.
3. ¿A veces se puede perdonar el mirar hacia otro lado ante alguien que sufre?
-Depende de la situación. Quizás si significa que puedes dañarte a ti mismo tienes que considerar cómo actuar. Pero espontáneamente diría que a la mayoría de la gente le gustaría echar una mano.
4. Muchas víctimas de accidentes logran sobrevivir con primeros auxilios. ¿Has hecho algún curso?
- No, ni siquiera un curso sobre aludes, aunque esquío mucho. Pero este tipo de cursos deberían ser obligatorios en los colegios. Como cursos de humanidad.
5. ¿Puedes recordar una situación en la que no interviniste y lo lamentas?
- No, no realmente. Me conocen por ser una persona directa que no teme decir lo que piensa.
6. ¿Por qué es importante reconocer a los héroes cotidianos?
- Porque muchos nunca son reconocidos, aunque están casi por todas partes, incluso en pequeñas circunstancias. Si reconoces a los héroes, nacen más héroes. Los héroes extraen lo que está en el interior de todos nosotros.
7. ¿Quién es el héroe de entre los héroes para usted?
- Mi abuela Arntine Lyngstad que me cogió y me llevó a Suecia cuando tenía sólo dos años. No tenía ni idea de lo que le esperaba. Tenía estilo, sentimientos y orgullo. No es hasta que fui adulta que me di cuenta su gran logro.
As you know, Frida has been jury of a Swedish ceremony to choose the "Swedish Hero" of the year. Here is a small interview. Questions to Frida:
1. Why do you want to be a member of the Swedish Heroes jury? – There are many everyday heroes, but most of them stay anonymous. To be a part of recognizing the heroes is going to be an important process for me and a reward in itself. 2. Define the word hero in three words. – Heart, consideration and courage. 3. Is it some times forgiveable to turn a blind eye when someone is suffering? – It depends on the situation. Perhaps if it means that you can get harmed yourself you have think through how to act. But spontaneously I would say that most people would like to lend a helping hand. 4. Many victims of accidents are brought back to life with CPR. Have you taken such a course? – No, not even an avalanche course, even though I ski so much. But these kind of courses should be mandatory in school. Just like courses in humanity. 5. Can you remember a situation when you didn't intervene and you regretted it? – No, not really. I'm known to be a straight forward woman who isn't afraid to speak my mind. 6. Why is it important to recognize everyday heroes? – Because most of them never are recognized, even though they are almost everywhere, even in very small circumstances. If you recognize heroes more heroes are born. The heroes can bring out what is in all of us. 7. Who is the hero among heroes for you? – My grandmother Arntine Lyngstad who took me and moved to Sweden when I was two years old. She had no idea of what to expect. She had style, feeling and pride. It is not until I've gotten older that I have realised what a great achievement she made.
"MUSIC & LYRICS" ("Música y letra"), película de 2007 con Hugh Grant y Drew Barrymore, cuenta la historia de un antiguo ídolo del pop (Alex Fletcher, del grupo ficticio Pop!, una copia de Wham!) que es Hugh Grant en su lucha por componer un hit para una diva del pop actual. En esta película Hugh ¡canta! Hoy incluimos una de esas actuaciones.
"MUSIC & LYRICS", film from 2007 with Hugh Grant & Drew Barrymore, tells the story of a former pop idol (Alex Fletcher, from fictional band Pop!, similar to Wham!) who is Hugh Grant in his stuggle to write a hit for a reigning pop diva. In this film Hugh sings! Today we enclose one of these performances.
Video "DON'T WRITE ME OFF JUST YET" ("No me taches aún") - Hugh Grant:
"DON'T YOU WANT ME" ("No me quieres") es un single del grupo británico de pop electrónico The Human League, que extrajeron de su tercer álbum "DARE" ("Atrévete") el 27 de noviembre de 1981. Es la grabación más conocida y de más éxito de la banda y ha vendido más de 1.400.000 copias, haciéndolo el single nº25 de más éxito de todos los tiempos en el Reino Unido.
"DON'T YOU WANT ME" is a single by British synthpop group The Human League, released from their third album "DARE" on November 27, 1981. It is the band's best known and most commercially successful recording to date and has sold over 1,400,000 copies, making it the 25th most successful single of all time in the UK.
El pasado 27/11/09 publicamos una entrada comentando los resultados de una encuesta británica sobre quiénes querían volver a ver, los ganadores eran Abba. La emisora M80 ha hecho en España una encuesta parecida sobre quiénes queríamos volver a ver sobre el escenario, el resultado fue: 1º) Dire Straits, 2º) Modern Talking, 3º) Supertramp y también muy votados: E.L.O., Pink Floyd, Abba, Génesis y Guns'n'roses.
On 27/11/09 we published a post commenting the results of a British poll on which pop act they'd like to see again, the winners were Abba. Spanish radio-station, M80 has done a similar poll about which pop act we'd like to see on stage again, the results were: 1st) Dire Straits, 2nd) Modern Talking, 3rd) Supertramp and other who were very voted: E.L.O., Pink Floyd, Abba, Génesis & Guns'n'roses.
Proponemos hoy un nuevo quiz. Se trata de un lugar relacionado con Roxette, por tanto está en Suecia. ¿Cómo se llaman las ruinas de este castillo? ¿Qué hizo Roxette aquí?
We propose a new quiz. It's a Roxette's related place so it's in Sweden. What's the name of these castle ruins? What did Roxette do here?
La Benny Andersson Orkester (BAO) han sido nominados a los Grammy suecos en la categoría de Mejor Orquesta de Baile junto con otras 8 bandas. Suerte en el año más internacional de BAO, con la edición de su álbum de éxitos en Inglaterra y el estreno de su "STORY OF A HEART" ("Historia de un corazón").
Benny Andersson Orkester (BAO) has been nominated to Swedish Grammy in the Best Dance Band category together with other 8 bands. Good luck in BAO's most international year, with the release of the compilation album in Britain and the premiere of their "STORY OF A HEART".
Video "STORY OF A HEART" en vivo/live Hampstead Heath, Sept'09:
Eric Woolfson, fundador junto a Alan Parsons de Alan Parsons Project falleció el martes 1 de diciembre en Londres a los 64 años de edad, tras haber padecido un cáncer. El músico de Glasgow compuso canciones para Marianne Faithfull, Chris Farlowe y Frank Ifield. Trabajó como mánager y, junto a Alan Parsons, publicó diez álbumes hasta que decidieron separarse en 1990. Woolfson fue el cantante de muchas de las canciones más conocidas de Alan Parsons Project, incluyendo "EYE IN THE SKY" ("Ojo en el cielo"). Recordamos algunas...
Eric Woolfson, founder together with Alan Parsons of Alan Parsons Project died on Tuesday, December 1st in London at 64, after having suffered from a cancer. The Glasgow musician composed songs for Marianne Faithfull, Chris Farlowe & Frank Ifield. He worked as manager and, together with Alan Parsons, published ten albums until they decided to split up in 1990. Woolfson was the vocalist of many of Alan Parsons Project's most known songs, including "EYE IN THE SKY". We remember some...
Próximamente se editarán dos nuevos libros sobre ABBA:
"FROM ABBA TO MAMMA MIA", es una edición revisada y expandida del libro del biógrafo oficial de Abba: Carl Magnus Palm y las fotos de Anders Hanser con un prólogo escrito por los cuatro miembros originales del grupo, recoge toda la historia del mismo desde sus comienzos hasta el éxito del musical y película basados en sus canciones.
"ABBA IN AMERICA", es el diario oficial de la última gira del grupo a lo largo de los Estados Unidos en otoño de 1979.
Coming up very soon are two new books on ABBA:
"FROM ABBA TO MAMMA MIA", is a revised and expanded edition of the official Abba biographer: Carl Magnus Palm & photos by Anders Hanser with a forword by the four original group members. It collects all the group's story from their beginnings up to the great success of the musical & film based on their songs.
"ABBA IN AMERICA", is the official diary of the group's last tour throughout the North America in autumn 1979.
ABBA invita a sus fans de todo el mundo a una nueva exposición interactiva de las superestrellas suecas que se estrenará en Londres. Abbaworld homenajeará a los creadores de "DANCING QUEEN" mostrando 25 habitaciones llenos de recuerdos, coleccionables, mientras que pantallas de TV mostrarán imágnes detrás de los escenarios del grupo. Los fans incluso podrán cantar con versiones en hologramas del grupo y podrán aparecer en sus videoclips como parte de un despliegue interactivo especial en 3 dimensiones. Frida de ABBA dice, "En nombre de Agnetha, Björn, Benny y yo, estamos encantados de ser parte de Abbaworld y de tener la oportunidad de compartir nuestras asombrosas experiencias con nuestros fans": Abbaworld se inaugura en Earls Court de Londres el próximo 27 de enero.
ABBA are inviting fans into their world - a new interactive exhibit dedicated to the Swedish superstars is to open in London. Abbaworld will celebrate the "DANCING QUEEN" hitmakers by displaying 25 rooms full of memorabilia and collectibles, while TV screens will show behind-the-scenes footage of the group. Fans will even get a chance to sing with hologram versions of the group and appear in their music videos as part of a special interactive 3D display. ABBA star Frida Lyngstad says, "On behalf of Agnetha, Bjorn, Benny and I, we are delighted to be part of Abbaworld and to have the opportunity to share our amazing experiences with our fans." Abbaworld opens at London's Earls Court on 27 January.
Hoy sale a la venta una edición especial del último disco de Luz "LA PASIÓN", con dos temas nuevos: "ENCADENADOS" y "NO ME VAYAS A ENGAÑAR", un libreto de 44 páginas con todas las fotos de la sesión fotográfica de Jean-Baptiste Mondino, un documental de la grabación del álbum, sus nuevos video-clips de "LA HISTORIA DE UN AMOR" y "CON MIL DESENGAÑOS" y un making of.
Today a special edition of Luz's latest album "LA PASIÓN " ("Passion") is released, with two new songs: "ENCADENADOS" ("Enchained") & "NO ME VAYAS A ENGAÑAR" ("Don't you let me down"), a 44-page booklet with all the photos from Jean-Baptiste Mondiono's photo session, a documentary of the recording of the album, her new videos "LA HISTORIA DE UN AMOR" ("The story of a love-affair") & "CON MIL DESENGAÑOS" ("With a thousand disappointments") & a making of.
Hoy, se ha producido en Madrid la manifestación del mundo de la música y sus profesionales en contra de las descargas ilegales de música en internet. Bajo el lema "La música es cultura, la música es empleo", los artistas, entre los que se encontraban cara conocidas como Merche, Rosario, Chenoa, David de María, Aute, Loquillo, Antonio Carmona... además de músicos y profesionales relacionados con el negocio musical, exigieron un cambio para no acabar con la profesión. Además Alejandro Sanz, Álvaro Urquijo, Ana Belén, Ana Torroja, Andrés Calamaro, Celtas Cortos, Dani Martín (El Canto del Loco), Enrique Bunbury, Fernando Trueba, Estopa, La Oreja De Van Gogh, Pereza, Loquillo, Luis Eduardo Aute, Mago de Oz, Malú o Manolo García son algunos de los 2.500 artistas que han firmado el manifiesto 'La música es cultura. La música es empleo', según informa Promusicae.
Today, there has been a demonstration in Madrid of the music world and it professionals against illegal music downloads on the internet. Under the motto "Music is culture, music are jobs", artists such as Merche, Rosario, Chenoa, David de María, Aute, Loquillo, Antonio Carmona... apart from musicians & related professionals in the musicbiz, demanded a change to prevent the end of the industry. Also Alejandro Sanz, Álvaro Urquijo, Ana Belén, Ana Torroja, Andrés Calamaro, Celtas Cortos, Dani Martín (El Canto del Loco), Enrique Bunbury, Fernando Trueba, Estopa, La Oreja De Van Gogh, Pereza, Loquillo, Luis Eduardo Aute, Mago de Oz, Malú & Manolo García are some of the 2.500 artists who have signed the manifesto "Music is culture, music are jobs", according to Promusicae.
