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ABBA Arena
ABBA Voyage is a Virtual concert, virtual concert residency by the Swedish Pop music, pop group ABBA. The concerts feature virtual Avatar (computing), avatars (dubbed "ABBAtars"), depicting the group as they appeared in 1979 and use the original vocals recorded by the group, accompanied by a 10 piece live instrumental band on stage. The concerts are held in ABBA Arena, a purpose-built venue in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London. It is produced by Svana Gisla and Ludvig Andersson, directed by Baillie Walsh, co-executive produced by Johan Renck and choreographed by Wayne McGregor. The digital versions of ABBA were created with motion capture and performance techniques with the four band members and the visual effects company Industrial Light & Magic, in what is the company's first foray into music. According to media reports, the project is one of the most expensive live music experiences in history, with a budget of $175 million. The show was nominated for two categories ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ABBA
ABBA ( ) were a Swedish pop group formed in Stockholm in 1972 by Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad. They are one of the most popular and successful musical groups of all time, and are one of the List of best-selling music artists, best-selling music acts in the history of popular music. In , ABBA became 's first winner of the Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Waterloo (ABBA song), Waterloo", which in 2005 was chosen as the best song in the competition's history as part of the Congratulations: 50 Years of the Eurovision Song Contest, 50th anniversary celebration of the contest. During the band's main active years, it consisted of two couples: Fältskog and Ulvaeus, and Lyngstad and Andersson. With the increase of their popularity, their personal lives suffered, which eventually resulted in the collapse of both marriages. The relationship changes were reflected in the group's music, with later songs featuring darker and more intros ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
