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The Advertiser
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Advertiser
ABBA's Bjorn creates new musical using AI
ABBA's Bjorn Ulvaeus is making a new musical using AI and has hailed the divisive technology "an extension of your mind". Ulvaeus, 80, was one of 10,500 signatories from creative industries warning artificial intelligence companies that unlicensed use of their work is a "major, unjust threat" to artists' livelihoods. Although Ulvaeus is against his work being used without his consent - that doesn't mean he isn't a fan of the technology, going as far as to call it a songwriting partner. Speaking at London's inaugural SXSW, he said: "It is such a great tool. It is like having another songwriter in the room with a huge reference frame. "It is really an extension of your mind. You have access to things that you didn't think of before." Explaining how he utilises AI, the Swedish pop veteran added: "You can prompt a lyric you have written about something, and you're stuck maybe, and you want this song to be in a certain style. "You can ask it, How would you extend? Where would you go from here? It usually comes out with garbage, but sometimes there is something in it that gives you another idea." Ulvaeus previously warned that AI must not "exclude the human". ABBA's Bjorn Ulvaeus is making a new musical using AI and has hailed the divisive technology "an extension of your mind". Ulvaeus, 80, was one of 10,500 signatories from creative industries warning artificial intelligence companies that unlicensed use of their work is a "major, unjust threat" to artists' livelihoods. Although Ulvaeus is against his work being used without his consent - that doesn't mean he isn't a fan of the technology, going as far as to call it a songwriting partner. Speaking at London's inaugural SXSW, he said: "It is such a great tool. It is like having another songwriter in the room with a huge reference frame. "It is really an extension of your mind. You have access to things that you didn't think of before." Explaining how he utilises AI, the Swedish pop veteran added: "You can prompt a lyric you have written about something, and you're stuck maybe, and you want this song to be in a certain style. "You can ask it, How would you extend? Where would you go from here? It usually comes out with garbage, but sometimes there is something in it that gives you another idea." Ulvaeus previously warned that AI must not "exclude the human". ABBA's Bjorn Ulvaeus is making a new musical using AI and has hailed the divisive technology "an extension of your mind". Ulvaeus, 80, was one of 10,500 signatories from creative industries warning artificial intelligence companies that unlicensed use of their work is a "major, unjust threat" to artists' livelihoods. Although Ulvaeus is against his work being used without his consent - that doesn't mean he isn't a fan of the technology, going as far as to call it a songwriting partner. Speaking at London's inaugural SXSW, he said: "It is such a great tool. It is like having another songwriter in the room with a huge reference frame. "It is really an extension of your mind. You have access to things that you didn't think of before." Explaining how he utilises AI, the Swedish pop veteran added: "You can prompt a lyric you have written about something, and you're stuck maybe, and you want this song to be in a certain style. "You can ask it, How would you extend? Where would you go from here? It usually comes out with garbage, but sometimes there is something in it that gives you another idea." Ulvaeus previously warned that AI must not "exclude the human". ABBA's Bjorn Ulvaeus is making a new musical using AI and has hailed the divisive technology "an extension of your mind". Ulvaeus, 80, was one of 10,500 signatories from creative industries warning artificial intelligence companies that unlicensed use of their work is a "major, unjust threat" to artists' livelihoods. Although Ulvaeus is against his work being used without his consent - that doesn't mean he isn't a fan of the technology, going as far as to call it a songwriting partner. Speaking at London's inaugural SXSW, he said: "It is such a great tool. It is like having another songwriter in the room with a huge reference frame. "It is really an extension of your mind. You have access to things that you didn't think of before." Explaining how he utilises AI, the Swedish pop veteran added: "You can prompt a lyric you have written about something, and you're stuck maybe, and you want this song to be in a certain style. "You can ask it, How would you extend? Where would you go from here? It usually comes out with garbage, but sometimes there is something in it that gives you another idea." Ulvaeus previously warned that AI must not "exclude the human".
West Australian
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- West Australian
ABBA's Bjorn creates new musical using AI
ABBA's Bjorn Ulvaeus is making a new musical using AI and has hailed the divisive technology "an extension of your mind". Ulvaeus, 80, was one of 10,500 signatories from creative industries warning artificial intelligence companies that unlicensed use of their work is a "major, unjust threat" to artists' livelihoods. Although Ulvaeus is against his work being used without his consent - that doesn't mean he isn't a fan of the technology, going as far as to call it a songwriting partner. Speaking at London's inaugural SXSW, he said: "It is such a great tool. It is like having another songwriter in the room with a huge reference frame. "It is really an extension of your mind. You have access to things that you didn't think of before." Explaining how he utilises AI, the Swedish pop veteran added: "You can prompt a lyric you have written about something, and you're stuck maybe, and you want this song to be in a certain style. "You can ask it, How would you extend? Where would you go from here? It usually comes out with garbage, but sometimes there is something in it that gives you another idea." Ulvaeus previously warned that AI must not "exclude the human".
Perth Now
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
ABBA's Bjorn creates new musical using AI
ABBA's Bjorn Ulvaeus is making a new musical using AI and has hailed the divisive technology "an extension of your mind". Ulvaeus, 80, was one of 10,500 signatories from creative industries warning artificial intelligence companies that unlicensed use of their work is a "major, unjust threat" to artists' livelihoods. Although Ulvaeus is against his work being used without his consent - that doesn't mean he isn't a fan of the technology, going as far as to call it a songwriting partner. Speaking at London's inaugural SXSW, he said: "It is such a great tool. It is like having another songwriter in the room with a huge reference frame. "It is really an extension of your mind. You have access to things that you didn't think of before." Explaining how he utilises AI, the Swedish pop veteran added: "You can prompt a lyric you have written about something, and you're stuck maybe, and you want this song to be in a certain style. "You can ask it, How would you extend? Where would you go from here? It usually comes out with garbage, but sometimes there is something in it that gives you another idea." Ulvaeus previously warned that AI must not "exclude the human".
Leader Live
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Benny Andersson and Anni-Frid Lyngstad reunite for third Abba Voyage anniversary
The Swedish musicians, who were married until divorcing a year before the influential pop group split in 1982, were at the arena in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, where fans were treated to new songs added to the Abba Voyage show on Tuesday. The group, also made up of Agnetha Faltskog and Bjorn Ulvaeus, who tied the knot in 1971 before splitting almost a decade later, said: 'When we first opened we never imagined that we'd still be in London three years on. We're very grateful that so many of you have joined us. 'Of course, the reason for us being able to sustain our concert for so long is because of our incredible audience.' The new tracks added to the concert's setlist included Abba hits The Name Of The Game, Super Trouper, Money, Money, Money and Take A Chance On Me. Famous faces including British singers Elvis Costello, Myleene Klass, and Mahalia along with U2 star Adam Clayton, author and Pointless star Richard Osman, comedian Rob Brydon and Poldark actress Eleanor Tomlinson were in the audience, Abba Voyage said. A post shared by ABBA Voyage (@abbavoyage) Since opening in May 2022, the series of shows that brings to life younger versions of the Abba members through 'Abba-tars', and a 10-piece live band has had more than three million visitors, and according to consultancy Sound Diplomacy, brought an estimated more than £1 billion to the UK economy. The concert series was created by the Swedish group, directed by Flashbacks Of A Fool director Baillie Walsh and produced by Svana Gisla and Andersson's son Ludvig Andersson. Abba were the first Swedish winners of the Eurovision Song Contest, performing hit song Waterloo in 1974 in Brighton. They have had a string of chart-toppers including Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!, Dancing Queen, Super Trouper, The Winner Takes It All and Mamma Mia! The group split in 1982 after 10 years but reunited and released their first new music in almost 40 years with their ninth studio album Voyage in 2021, which topped the UK album charts. Their songs also inspired the musical Mamma Mia!, which began in London in 1999, and became a hit worldwide sensation. It has resulted in two movies, 2008's Mamma Mia! and 2018's Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again. ABBA Voyage is booking until January 2026.
South Wales Guardian
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Benny Andersson and Anni-Frid Lyngstad reunite for third Abba Voyage anniversary
The Swedish musicians, who were married until divorcing a year before the influential pop group split in 1982, were at the arena in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, where fans were treated to new songs added to the Abba Voyage show on Tuesday. The group, also made up of Agnetha Faltskog and Bjorn Ulvaeus, who tied the knot in 1971 before splitting almost a decade later, said: 'When we first opened we never imagined that we'd still be in London three years on. We're very grateful that so many of you have joined us. 'Of course, the reason for us being able to sustain our concert for so long is because of our incredible audience.' The new tracks added to the concert's setlist included Abba hits The Name Of The Game, Super Trouper, Money, Money, Money and Take A Chance On Me. Famous faces including British singers Elvis Costello, Myleene Klass, and Mahalia along with U2 star Adam Clayton, author and Pointless star Richard Osman, comedian Rob Brydon and Poldark actress Eleanor Tomlinson were in the audience, Abba Voyage said. A post shared by ABBA Voyage (@abbavoyage) Since opening in May 2022, the series of shows that brings to life younger versions of the Abba members through 'Abba-tars', and a 10-piece live band has had more than three million visitors, and according to consultancy Sound Diplomacy, brought an estimated more than £1 billion to the UK economy. The concert series was created by the Swedish group, directed by Flashbacks Of A Fool director Baillie Walsh and produced by Svana Gisla and Andersson's son Ludvig Andersson. Abba were the first Swedish winners of the Eurovision Song Contest, performing hit song Waterloo in 1974 in Brighton. They have had a string of chart-toppers including Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!, Dancing Queen, Super Trouper, The Winner Takes It All and Mamma Mia! The group split in 1982 after 10 years but reunited and released their first new music in almost 40 years with their ninth studio album Voyage in 2021, which topped the UK album charts. Their songs also inspired the musical Mamma Mia!, which began in London in 1999, and became a hit worldwide sensation. It has resulted in two movies, 2008's Mamma Mia! and 2018's Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again. ABBA Voyage is booking until January 2026.
