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Green Man wrote:
[quote]Wyot wrote: robbiex wrote: Green Man wrote:
Its more of the media hype that is breaking the internet, rather than Oasis. People just want to be part of, what they perceive as a major event, due to the amount of media attention it is getting.
I think you are right too Robbie. And the irony is they will pay silly money to be part of "something" and be behind their phones throughout; the filming of the proof they were there rather than living it being the important thing.
The last few Glastas and Download's are prove of that. When I saw photos in the press of Swiftie gigs nearly everyone is behind a phone. It makes you wonder if they are fans or they want something to boast about to their virtual friends?
At the Abba Voyage show they don't allow people to take photos or videos on their phone. There are marshalls and they will swoop on anyone who pulls out their phone to film the concert and ruin the magic for everyone else. If you want to get an idea of what Abba Voyage is about (and every show is the same - I've seen it twice), then you can watch the trailer on youtube. I always found that photos taken at concerts aren't great, unless you have a massively expensive camera and zoom lens. You can never get that close, and you barely look at them ever again.
Bob Dylan has a no phone policy. Phones need to go a safe box.
I went to a gig, where I saw the whole concert through a person's phone, he and his mate filmed the whole concert. Ruined it for me and few other people.
It's not the same but when I saw Peter Gabriel, I was sat by some talkers.
I know people went on Ticketmaster for Oasis tickets, can you not buy tickets in person anymore at the box office?
In the old days, people would drive for hours to the venue to buy concert tickets and sometimes fans even sleep outside the booking office just waiting for it to open.
It will be fun for fans to see people in wheelchairs or on crutches. Jumping up and down, or arm waving like people do when they hear Hey Jude being played, even if it's covered by a pub band or a Beatles tribute band.
robbiex wrote:
[quote]Green Man wrote: Wyot wrote: robbiex wrote: Green Man wrote:
Its more of the media hype that is breaking the internet, rather than Oasis. People just want to be part of, what they perceive as a major event, due to the amount of media attention it is getting.
I think you are right too Robbie. And the irony is they will pay silly money to be part of "something" and be behind their phones throughout; the filming of the proof they were there rather than living it being the important thing.
The last few Glastas and Download's are prove of that. When I saw photos in the press of Swiftie gigs nearly everyone is behind a phone. It makes you wonder if they are fans or they want something to boast about to their virtual friends?
At the Abba Voyage show they don't allow people to take photos or videos on their phone. There are marshalls and they will swoop on anyone who pulls out their phone to film the concert and ruin the magic for everyone else. If you want to get an idea of what Abba Voyage is about (and every show is the same - I've seen it twice), then you can watch the trailer on youtube. I always found that photos taken at concerts aren't great, unless you have a massively expensive camera and zoom lens. You can never get that close, and you barely look at them ever again.
I am still perplexed by the ABBA Voyage, I know there are now several AI acts now, and KISS are going to be the next one. It's very clever how they do it. Using the real band and computer to pick up their movements and facial expressions.
I still wouldn't go, I would probably find a tribute band for about £15 to go to and get some glasses of wine in my throat then probably have a merry sing-song. I don't want to hear backing tracks, I would rather hear real people do their thing. Then again the price that drinks are these days it just might be cheaper to see an AI concert.
If ABBA fans are happy to pay to see ABBA Voyage...then who I am to judge?
Green Man wrote:
[quote]robbiex wrote: Green Man wrote: Wyot wrote: robbiex wrote: Green Man wrote:
Its more of the media hype that is breaking the internet, rather than Oasis. People just want to be part of, what they perceive as a major event, due to the amount of media attention it is getting.
I think you are right too Robbie. And the irony is they will pay silly money to be part of "something" and be behind their phones throughout; the filming of the proof they were there rather than living it being the important thing.
The last few Glastas and Download's are prove of that. When I saw photos in the press of Swiftie gigs nearly everyone is behind a phone. It makes you wonder if they are fans or they want something to boast about to their virtual friends?
At the Abba Voyage show they don't allow people to take photos or videos on their phone. There are marshalls and they will swoop on anyone who pulls out their phone to film the concert and ruin the magic for everyone else. If you want to get an idea of what Abba Voyage is about (and every show is the same - I've seen it twice), then you can watch the trailer on youtube. I always found that photos taken at concerts aren't great, unless you have a massively expensive camera and zoom lens. You can never get that close, and you barely look at them ever again.
I am still perplexed by the ABBA Voyage, I know there are now several AI acts now, and KISS are going to be the next one. It's very clever how they do it. Using the real band and computer to pick up their movements and facial expressions.
I still wouldn't go, I would probably find a tribute band for about £15 to go to and get some glasses of wine in my throat then probably have a merry sing-song. I don't want to hear backing tracks, I would rather hear real people do their thing. Then again the price that drinks are these days it just might be cheaper to see an AI concert.
If ABBA fans are happy to pay to see ABBA Voyage...then who I am to judge?
The Abba voyage show does have a live band playing along with the Abba vocals. The show is basically a 3d movie not an hologram show like some of the others, but it looks like the people are really there.
robbiex wrote:
[quote]Green Man wrote: robbiex wrote: Green Man wrote: Wyot wrote: robbiex wrote: Green Man wrote:
Its more of the media hype that is breaking the internet, rather than Oasis. People just want to be part of, what they perceive as a major event, due to the amount of media attention it is getting.
I think you are right too Robbie. And the irony is they will pay silly money to be part of "something" and be behind their phones throughout; the filming of the proof they were there rather than living it being the important thing.
The last few Glastas and Download's are prove of that. When I saw photos in the press of Swiftie gigs nearly everyone is behind a phone. It makes you wonder if they are fans or they want something to boast about to their virtual friends?
At the Abba Voyage show they don't allow people to take photos or videos on their phone. There are marshalls and they will swoop on anyone who pulls out their phone to film the concert and ruin the magic for everyone else. If you want to get an idea of what Abba Voyage is about (and every show is the same - I've seen it twice), then you can watch the trailer on youtube. I always found tht photos taken at concerts aren't great, unless you have a massively expensive camera and zoom lens. You can never get that close, and you barely look at them ever again.
I am still perplexed by the ABBA Voyage, I know there are now several AI acts now, and KISS are going to be the next one. It's very clever how they do it. Using the real band and computer to pick up their movements and facial expressions.
I still wouldn't go, I would probably find a tribute band for about £15 to go to and get some glasses of wine in my throat then probably have a merry sing-song. I don't want to hear backing tracks, I would rather hear real people do their thing. Then again the price that drinks are these days it just might be cheaper to see an AI concert.
If ABBA fans are happy to pay to see ABBA Voyage...then who I am to judge?
The Abba voyage show does have a live band playing along with the Abba vocals. The show is basically a 3d movie not an hologram show like some of the others, but it looks like the people are really there.
So it's a tribute band without being a tribute?
I know a couple from work, the wife learnt English by listening to ABBA. They see a lot of ABBA tribute bands but they said Bjorn Again is a must-see Robbie. They have seen Bjorn Again about 20 times.
Green Man wrote:
[quote]robbiex wrote: Green Man wrote: robbiex wrote: Green Man wrote: Wyot wrote: robbiex wrote: Green Man wrote:
Its more of the media hype that is breaking the internet, rather than Oasis. People just want to be part of, what they perceive as a major event, due to the amount of media attention it is getting.
I think you are right too Robbie. And the irony is they will pay silly money to be part of "something" and be behind their phones throughout; the filming of the proof they were there rather than living it being the important thing.
The last few Glastas and Download's are prove of that. When I saw photos in the press of Swiftie gigs nearly everyone is behind a phone. It makes you wonder if they are fans or they want something to boast about to their virtual friends?
At the Abba Voyage show they don't allow people to take photos or videos on their phone. There are marshalls and they will swoop on anyone who pulls out their phone to film the concert and ruin the magic for everyone else. If you want to get an idea of what Abba Voyage is about (and every show is the same - I've seen it twice), then you can watch the trailer on youtube. I always found tht photos taken at concerts aren't great, unless you have a massively expensive camera and zoom lens. You can never get that close, and you barely look at them ever again.
I am still perplexed by the ABBA Voyage, I know there are now several AI acts now, and KISS are going to be the next one. It's very clever how they do it. Using the real band and computer to pick up their movements and facial expressions.
I still wouldn't go, I would probably find a tribute band for about £15 to go to and get some glasses of wine in my throat then probably have a merry sing-song. I don't want to hear backing tracks, I would rather hear real people do their thing. Then again the price that drinks are these days it just might be cheaper to see an AI concert.
If ABBA fans are happy to pay to see ABBA Voyage...then who I am to judge?
The Abba voyage show does have a live band playing along with the Abba vocals. The show is baThesically a 3d movie not an hologram show like some of the others, but it looks like the people are really there.
So it's a tribute band without being a tribute?
I know a couple from work, the wife learnt English by listening to ABBA. They see a lot of ABBA tribute bands but they said Bjorn Again is a must-see Robbie. They have seen Bjorn Again about 20 times.
Interesting as Agnetha didn't speak much English when she sung the songs. Yes Bjorn Again are the best Abba tribute band , so I've heard. The voyage show is completely different, it is a one-off. The technology is out of this world and the effects and light show are spectacular. Even if you didn't like Abba, you would marvel at the effects.
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Interesting as Agnetha didn't speak much English when she sung the songs. Yes Bjorn Again are the best Abba tribute band , so I've heard. The voyage show is completely different, it is a one-off. The technology is out of this world and the effects and light show are spectacular. Even if you didn't like Abba, you would marvel at the effects.
My partner would be interested in going if it was touring somewhere else, we both hate London passionately. What is the light show like though Robbie is it if Pink Floyd met Hawkwind and went full trance? My partner has to be very careful with strobes etc.
No it is spectacular and brilliant and quite right - even if you don't like Abba (like the MJ show in London) it is a MUST to see. But I suspect it WON'T move outside London in the UK as each venue is specially built for the show - worth every penny I suspect, making millions but only for long runs. It will open around the world in capitals first I think.
Green Man wrote: Interesting as Agnetha didn't speak much English when she sung the songs. Yes Bjorn Again are the best Abba tribute band , so I've heard. The voyage show is completely different, it is a one-off. The technology is out of this world and the effects and light show are spectacular. Even if you didn't like Abba, you would marvel at the effects.
My partner would be interested in going if it was touring somewhere else, we both hate London passionately. What is the light show like though Robbie is it if Pink Floyd met Hawkwind and went full trance? My partner has to be very careful with strobes etc.
The light show is amazing
The best thing to do is look at the trailer. Its not suitable if you have issues with strobing, although you could say that about most shows. Every seat in the arena is a good seat because the show is all around you. I wouldn't recommend going on the dance floor at the front. The show lasts 90 minutes without a break. Abba have had so many hits that they can do a show and still leave out classics like "Take a Chance on Me", and "Super Trooper", amongst others.
JK2006 wrote: No it is spectacular and brilliant and quite right - even if you don't like Abba (like the MJ show in London) it is a MUST to see. But I suspect it WON'T move outside London in the UK as each venue is specially built for the show - worth every penny I suspect, making millions but only for long runs. It will open around the world in capitals first I think.
A few backhanders will soon sort that out, no doubt some fat cat will be sold some large real estate from the council at a cheap price. Birmingham is bankrupt and there is no doubt they have something to give their mates for the right price.
Since the plandemic a lot of venues have closed for good because most are owned by the councils running at a loss.
They don't mind being landlords they hate being responsible for the white elephants; they can't wait to get rid of them for the right price. A lot of charities now run very intimate venues that got off from the council or landlord.
ABBA are very marketable and getting corporate sponsorships will be no issue. Next will probably a ABBA Voyage on the big screen, there be lots of old boilers and drunken ladies singing in the cinema, with or without the little ping-pong ball over the lyrics on screen.
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