For Groenalund's Martin Gerke, music is a time machine with which one can travel to the year 1979 in order to reshape the future from there. This was for Martin, ABBA's best year.

Not only is their music reminiscent of ABBA, Martin uses the same techniques in the studio to recreate their authentic sound, and has even worked Janne Schaffer, known from over 50 classic Abba recordings, played some solo passages on the album, using the same guitar that was once used on "Super Trouper" and "Dancing Queen".

If you want to see more of the ABBA series of interviews:

1. The story of how ABBA won EUROVISION; Carl Magnus Palm⁠

https://youtu.be/P6qeCPFBjMs⁠

2. Björn Again

https://youtu.be/cnlDDpGZaAk?si=MEbkm6cxn5Pz-X69

3. ABBAMANIA THE SHOW

https://youtu.be/4UjqutfabBQ?si=CphzzJOba4ryfc6b

4. Janne Schaffer (ABBA's guitarist)

https://youtu.be/bzHf7Obfz5M?si=Vx0obDsTtMYuXers

5. Martin Gerke of Groenalund

https://youtu.be/obySlPhawrQ?si=pIfTxUUIIotIqwd8

Listen first to Groenalund - then watch the video:

Just like that - ABBA COVER

ORIGINAL MUSIC.

I'm sorry, I love you

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWc94BUuPXw

#lovestorm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpakCUlvZOY

Forgiven featuring Janne Schaffer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dP3ZP7hYt4E

All the instruments are real, whether string orchestras, guitars, analog synthesizers, powerful drums and melodic bass lines, everything is recorded in real time by professional musicians in the studio.

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Belouis Some on his TOP FIVE songs - the list is below with youtube links to watch them, but to find out his number one you'll have to watch the podcast.⁠

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YouTube link to watch the interview;

https://youtu.be/Xnlz-njHeFQ?si=7k_E6zPp3v71zd8j⁠

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Charismatic British singer-songwriter, Belouis Some, carved out a niche for himself in the music industry with his soulful vocals, catchy melodies, and thought-provoking lyrics. Best known for his 1980s hits such as "Imagination" and "Some People," Some's music embodies the spirit of the era while maintaining a timeless quality that continues to resonate with fans old and new. And his videos with Storm Thorgerson were legendary.⁠

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Neville Keighley (Belouis Some) was due to start on an eagerly anticipated tour headlined by The Alarm but singer Mike Peters has unfortunately seen his Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL) undergo a transformation into a High Grade Lymphoma. The exact specifics of his treatment and recovery plan are not yet known. Obviously we all wish Mike a speedy recovery and that the Live Today Love Tomorrow Tour, which was due to commence this week in the USA will be rescheduled in the future.⁠

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As you'll hear in the podcast, recorded before the news, Belouis Some was gearing up for this exciting tour, and I'm sure that the tour will be back on at some point.⁠

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To keep up with Belouis Some follow him on instagram:⁠

@belouissomemusic ⁠

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Discover the untold ABBA story of Sweden's greatest guitarist, Janne Schaffer. Learn about his incredible journey and his impact on the iconic band's sound.

If you want to see this on YouTube - go here:

Janne Schaffer, born on September 24, 1945, in Stockholm, Sweden, a highly acclaimed guitarist known for his versatile and innovative style. He rose to prominence in the 1970s as a solo artist and as a session musician working with Swedish pop group ABBA, where his guitar work became an integral part of the band's sound, contributing to hits like "Dancing Queen" and "Waterloo", and 54 titles in total. Even today he excites audiences of ABBAMANIA with his virtuoso guitar playing.

If you want to see more of the ABBA series of interviews:

1. The story of how ABBA won EUROVISION; Carl Magnus Palm⁠

https://youtu.be/P6qeCPFBjMs⁠

2. Björn Again

https://youtu.be/cnlDDpGZaAk?si=MEbkm6cxn5Pz-X69

3. ABBAMANIA THE SHOW

https://youtu.be/4UjqutfabBQ?si=CphzzJOba4ryfc6b

Schaffer's solo career has been equally impressive, with over 20 solo albums showcasing his mastery of various genres including rock, jazz, and classical. He has collaborated with numerous artists both in Sweden and internationally, and his contributions to music have earned him widespread recognition and accolades, including several Swedish Grammy Awards. Schaffer remains an influential figure in the music industry, revered for his technical proficiency, musical innovation, and enduring impact on guitar playing.

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