ABBA Have Reunited After 40 Years, And They've Got CGI Versions Of Their Young Selves To Perform A Concert
ABBA is coming back stronger than ever, and we couldn't be more excited.
If just reading the headline had you screaming "Mamma mia," then this is the article for you. ABBA is probably one of the most famous groups that have ever existed, and it speaks volumes that even I know some of their songs by heart, even though I wasn't around when they were in their prime.
ABBA was at its peak during the '70s, and just about everyone was listening to this Swedish pop group that was quickly gaining followers. So, the news of their reunion after 40 years spread rapidly, and people of all ages were excited to hear it.
Keep in mind that this isn't just a small reunion to do a quick concert of some old songs or a press tour. The legendary group from Sweden announced a brand new album called "Voyage," meaning that after 40 years, we're getting some new ABBA songs.
They've also announced a concert that will be a fusion of old and new, but not just in terms of songs. They enlisted digital artists to create CGI versions of ABBA members in their prime, who will perform alongside their actual counterparts in the concert.
They're also building a giant arena, and you can learn more about that below.
The four members of the legendary pop group ABBA have decided to reunite after 40 years.
abbavoyageThe surprising comeback announcement was made even more exciting by the revolutionary CGI versions of the ABBA singers, also known as Abba-tars.
abbavoyageHundreds of artists worked together to recreate these singers, giving us an experience of a lifetime.
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Agnetha Fältskog
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Anni-Frid Lyngstad
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Benny and Björn were the ones who first broke the news about this incredible return at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London.
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And the news was huge: a brand new ABBA album, a revolutionary concert unlike any we've seen so far, and a whole new arena worthy of this concert.
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With that, ABBA began telling the whole world about their virtual reunion concert.
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You've probably seen at least one of these futuristic billboards if you live in London, because they were everywhere.
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This is another one of the masterfully created ads for the reunion.
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And what would a concert of this significance and size be without a massive new arena in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, where the virtual versions of ABBA members will perform alongside an orchestra?
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Just like every other great comeback, this tour will feature songs from their brand new album "Voyage," as well as their older songs that we'll never tire of hearing.
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You can listen to the 10 new songs on YouTube right now, including this one: "I Still Have Faith in You," which reflects on the band's experience from the past to the present.
The song "Don't Shut Me Down" is guaranteed to evoke nostalgia. It hits all the chords that made millions of people fall in love with ABBA back in the day.
So there you have it: ABBA really is coming back, and they're doing it in the most spectacular way. We wouldn't want it any other way because ABBA is the kind of group that deserves the best.
I hope this was some incredible news to start your day off right.