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Jul 20, 2018 · A detailed musical analysis of how ABBA’s ‘Mamma Mia’ is literally a perfect pop song. ‘Mamma Mia’ is not just the song that lent its name to the ABBA musical, it’s a work of decadent pop experimentation and an absolute treasure trove for music geeks. Those in the know have long acknowledged the compositional prowess of ABBA’s ...
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Jul 17, 2018 · ABBA’s Music Was Sexist, But ‘Mamma Mia’ Helped Fix That. By Shaad D’Souza. July 17, 2018, 9:10pm. In “ Waterloo ”, ABBA’s breakthrough hit, the 1815 Battle of Waterloo is used as a ...
And contrary to Stig’s fears, the release of the ‘Mamma Mia’ single only gave the ABBA LP a boost, kicking it up the album charts, where it spent a total of 12 weeks at the top. The success in Australia was incredible in itself, but it also had the effect of making Epic Records – ABBA’s British record company – sit up and take notice.
Sep 21, 2021 · Adored the world over, the global reach of ABBA now extends to a box office record-breaking musical and movie. Classic Pop looks at the twin phenomenon that is Mamma Mia! O n any given day, numerous different productions of ABBA: Mamma Mia! – the musical inspired by ABBA’s mammoth hits – plays somewhere round the globe.
ABBA’s ‘Mamma Mia’ is a masterclass in pop song construction, seamlessly blending catchy melodies with dynamic harmonies and infectious rhythms. The song is predominantly in the key of D major and adheres to a well-crafted structure that incorporates the use of major and minor chords to create a sense of tension and release, which is a hallmark of ABBA’s songwriting prowess.
Oct 17, 2006 · After reading the 1994 book "ABBA-The Complete Recording Sessions" by Carl Magnus Palm, I thought I read all I ever would about how ABBA recorded some of their best known songs. However, this coffee table size book delves into greater detail on the origins of the 22 ABBA songs in the worldwide smash musical "Mamma Mia!"
- Judy Craymer, Benny Andersson, Bjorn Ulvaeus
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Through first-person recollections from ABBA members, intertwined with commentary from the MAMMA MIA! team, Thank You for the Music cuts through the thicket of myths and misconceptions that have grown up around ABBA to reveal what actually happened.
