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Benny Andersson Finally SHOCKS About The Secrets Behind ABBA Voyage
In a stunning and rare interview, Benny Andersson—one of the legendary masterminds behind ABBA—has finally opened up about the long-held secrets surrounding the band’s ambitious ABBA Voyage project. While fans worldwide have been mesmerized by the virtual concert experience since its debut, few knew the intense emotional, technical, and creative journey that brought it to life. Now, Benny is revealing it all—and what he shares is nothing short of jaw-dropping.
When ABBA Voyage was first announced, many dismissed the idea as just another nostalgia act, relying on technology to relive past glories. But Benny insists it was never about simply replaying the past. “We weren’t interested in being a tribute to ourselves,” he said. “This was about creating something no one had ever seen before. A real concert… without us being physically on stage.”
One of the most shocking revelations? The project took nearly five years of development—longer than many blockbuster films. Benny described how the group underwent months of motion capture sessions, wearing tight suits and being tracked by hundreds of cameras. “We were dancing, singing, performing like it was 1979 all over again,” Benny laughed. “It was exhausting, but strangely emotional.”
The technical side, he explains, was overwhelming. “We worked with Industrial Light & Magic, the same people behind Star Wars. It wasn’t just making a hologram. It was about creating ‘ABBAtars’—digital versions of our younger selves that could express real emotion, move in natural rhythm, and respond to a live audience.” The software used to bring the avatars to life included AI algorithms to simulate facial expressions and muscle movements that even Benny admits were “creepy, but beautiful.”
But behind all the technology was a very human purpose: to give fans a new way to connect with ABBA’s music. “We knew we weren’t going to tour in our 70s. So we asked ourselves, what if we could give fans a live concert that feels real, even if it’s not traditional?” Benny said.
Still, not everything went smoothly. Benny admitted there were moments of doubt. “There were nights when we thought this was all too crazy. Too ambitious. Too expensive. But every time we saw those ABBAtars move… we knew we had something magical.”
Another secret Benny revealed? There’s a vault of unused songs recorded during the Voyage album sessions. “There are at least three tracks that no one’s heard,” he teased. “We don’t know if they’ll ever be released—but they exist.”
As for the future, Benny remains open but cautious. “We’ve done something no band has ever done before. Maybe that’s enough. Or maybe… there’s more ahead.”
In the end, Benny’s candid revelations pull back the curtain on a show that has redefined what live music can be. ABBA Voyage isn’t just a concert—it’s a revolution in entertainment. And now, thanks to Benny Andersson, fans finally understand just how much passion, risk, and vision went into making it all possible.