All the latest news on Frida’s new
project with ex-Deep Purple member, Jon Lord
As well as the main news page all the snippets of news about Frida’s new project will
be put on this page too. The picture link on the home page will go to this page.
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Frida in Cologne : Fan report
First, I want to tell you the disappointing bit, I do not have any pictures. We were not allowed to take
cameras in and well, mine is not too big, so I managed to get it inside but there were a lot of security guys and there was one standing next to us the whole evening. So we did not get a chance.
After the concert, we went to have a look at the exit but I had missed Frida and apparently she was supposed to come back, so we waited some more, but it was after midnight allready and the rain was pourring, so
we did not see her anymore. Some people waited some longer but we had a 2 hour drive ahead and jobs to go to this morning, so we decided to come home.
But now on to the concert. The concert was superb and it was the first time I would see Frida in ‘real life’ and then to hear her sing, that is something I could not have imagined a few months ago, even years ago. As you know, the concert was recorded and there will be a DVD.
Jon Lord started the concert with the song ‘Pictures within’ and from the very first moment you could tell, this was going to be a magic evening. The song was performed by Miller Anderson and in the backing vocals was Sam Brown. Miller Anderson, according to Jon is the man who sings his songs the way he would if he could sing. Sam Brown, he descirbed as his ‘best pal’. Jon Lord seemed to be in a very relaxed mood and he told us stories about why he had written the songs he was playing. He continued the first part with a lot of his older work, especially from Sarabande.
After more than one hour, he announced ‘a pause’ or ‘some time to drink’. It was nice to see all these
people around. We are a mixed couple, LOL, one Deep Purple fan, and one Abbafan, and there were a lot of
fans around, both Deep Purple and Abba. And it was nice to see everyone enjoy a very special evening with
very special music.
Then we went on to the second part, and there was a lot more music from ‘Beyond the notes’. There were a lot of special moments. He played the song for George Harrison with a small tribute at the end, playing one of Georges songs, there was the tribute to Teleman with a girl playing a Nyckel Harp. She was simply superb and after her was the moment he announced as the other Nordic lady, and there she came. She was wearing the same outfit as in Berlin and Dublin. She got a very nice applaus and then she started singing her song and to see her standing there and hear her sing, this was such a touching moment for me. You can tell she has changed a lot since her Abbayears. She is such a classy mature lady and she has aged in such a graceful way. And this song fits her like a glove and is so right for her.
After the song, people were giving her a standing ovation and she was so moved by it. Some fans brought her flowers. Frida thanked the fans again and you can tell she is really touched by all her fans supporting her and she also wished to dedicate the song to Jon Lords wife, who she told us, is a very good friend and helped her through very hard times and without Jons and his wife’s encouragement she would never have done this. And then off she went.
Jon mentioned that Sam Brown had written the words to the song and in her own style, she gave us the peace
sign. Sam Brown treated us on one of her own songs and ‘One from the Meadow’.
The concert ended with a special tribute from Jon to his mum. And then the crowd stood up and everyone was giving a standing ovation. It was like an explosion. All the musicians came on stage and they were all moved. Frida
seemed to enjoy this moment and was very moved with the huge bouquet of flowers. Although, I did not meet
her, by the way she was talking and touching people, you could tell, she is such a caring person.
Jon Lord came back for a second time and told us it was late but he was really moved and did not find his words to thank everyone.
After this exiting evening, we drank something, waited some time to meet Frida and Jon, but they had disappeared into the night. I woke up this morning and seeing my tickets I knew it was not a dream.
Isabelle
Thanks to Isabelle Benoit.
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Frida in Cologne concert pictures
(AP Poto/Hermann J. Knippertz)
“Anni-Frid ‘Frida’ Lyngstad, former member of Swedish pop group, Abba, performs at a test run for the concert by British musician Jon Lord in Cologne, western Germany, Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2004. The evening concert by the former member of the pop group, Deep Purple, will be recorded for his new DVD ‘Beyond The Notes.’ On the DVD Frida sings the song ‘The Sun Will Shine Again’
Thanks to Mr Mistoffelees/Hummer, news and pictures from Associated Press
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Frida at Jon lord concert in Cologne
Last night Frida appeared at Jon Lord’s first concert in Cologne, Germany. Jon Lord and his Gemini Orchestra played through the night and were later joined on stage by Frida who performed “The Sun Will Shine Again” from Jon Lord’s new album. The concert was filmed for a special DVD release in the future.
Fan reports say Frida did not sing live but performed to playback, and apparently no cameras were allowed at the event.
If you were there and want to write a report on the night please contact us.
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“Beyond The Notes” is out
Frida’s new song “The Sun Will Shine Again” is now officially released on Jon Lord’s new album “Beyond The Notes”. Here is the text from the booklet about Frida and Jon:
Scene 1.
Frida and I meet in Zermatt, Switzerland. Late 1999. Soon after that she and my wife and I become friends. Somewhere later along the way, after hearing “Pictured Within” I think she asks if I`d consider writing a song for her sometime. Within about 45 seconds of happily stammering yes, I have far too many ideas, and not enough focus, and as a result, over the next many months I search and discard, and probably rip up a small forest`s worth of manuscript paper. Some good ideas; just no focus. Fade to black.
Scene 2.
We move to a dull cold morning in January of this year. After a couple of hours of “one of those days” – staring at an empty page of paper – i stomp out of my music room and into the kitchen for caffeine and comfort. My wife provides the coffee and one of her smiles and in spite of that devastating combination, I stare moodily, and I`m sorry to say, a tad self-pitying, at the greyness outside, and grumble about the muse having fled and all that sort of nonsense. She tells me firmly to not-be-so-ridiculous-for-heavens-sake-cheer-up-its-not-the-end-of-the-world-you-and-tomorrows-another-day. Hmmm. Suddenly: focus. A few minutes later, a title. One hour later, a melody. Fade to a bright white.
Scene 3.
Early February. I make a demo – just piano and sampled strings – at Mario Argandona`s Studio in Cologne, and fly to Switzerland the next day to play it to frida. Happily she likes it, and the title. We both know what the song is about, indeed what it absolutely HAS to be about. Now I need someone to lyricise those feelings for us.
Scene 4.
A phone call to my friend Sam Brown and she, too, seems absolutely sure of what “The Sun Will Shine Again” wil say.
Scene 5.
A few weeks later these wonderful words arrive at my home by fax. Frida is there. My wife reads the words aloud. We all mist over.
Scene 6.
A few more weeks later and, at The Hansa Haus Studio in Bonn, this wonderfull vocal performance arrives. The glass IS half full, even though, it might be with tears. Thanks to my wife, for optimism, to Sam for the poetry and to Frida for lending her lovely voice to the thoughts. Fade to happiness.
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Frida at Goldene Henne 2004 in Berlin
Frida and Jon Lord appeared at the Goldene Henne 2004 gala in Berlin. There were many celebrities attending the event and Frida of course performed her new song, written by Jon Lord, “The Sun Will Shine Again”.
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Frida at Sunday Night Classics
“The Sun Will Shine Again” performance for Sunday Night Classics was broadcast on German, ZDF channel. Here are some pictures of the performance.
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Frida will perform live
Jon Lord has confirmed that Frida will appear at his concert on October 5 at the Vulkanhalle in Cologne. Frida will perform her new track written by Jon Lord, “The Sun Will Shine Again”.
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Jon Lord on Frida’s new song
On a Deep Purple fan site there is an article where Jon Lord talks about all the songs on his album, here is what he says about the song “The Sun Will Shine Again” which he wrote for Frida and she performs on his album “Beyond The Notes” :
“We became friends a few years ago. And once we`d become friends, she actually asked me if I`d write a song for her. Easier said than done. When you`ve got a voice that is that specific and that glorious. So, I took about three years doing it, and only really found the right song just a few month ago and played it to her and luckely, she liked it.”
Thanks to www.deep-purple.net for the news.
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Frida at Sunday Night Classics recording
Yesterday (6th September 2004) Frida recorded a performance of her new song “The Sun Will Shine Again”. During rehersals Frida performed the song tp playback, this was done twice due to technical errors. During the break between the two rehersals one fan in the audience shouted “sing live or go home”. A very unfortunate thing for Frida to experience after being away from teh stage so long. The final performance went very well though with much admiration from the audience.
Later there was a small interview with Jon Lord (the writer of the song) and Frida. The TV show will air on 19th September on German channel RTL.
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Frida on German TV
Frida will be performing at an Awards Ceremony in Berlin. It airs on 22nd September on German TV stations MDR and RBB.
She will also appear on the show Sunday Night Classics singing her new song “The Sun Will Shine Again” on 19th September on German TV station RTL.
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“The Sun Will Shine Again” lyrics
Here are the lyrics to Frida’s new song:
The Sun Will Shine Again
Inside my mind
The world is watching over
My every move,
Still I am here alone.
Uncried tears
They will only fuel my fears –
Now, it seems they’re falling
And I feel release ………. An inner peace
And realise
The sun will shine again.
Though this time
Feels like its never ending
Time will help and heal,
These moments will pass.
So raise your head, and take up your heart
Hold it closely to you
And the tears and pain will fall away
Like blossom snow
You will know
That you can be your own best friend
The sun will shine again.
Only you can know
How unravelled you’d become
Hold on tight
And let it go…….
The sun will shine again.
Vocals: Frida
Piano: Jon Lord
Guitar: Paul Shigihara
Bass: Urs Fuchs
Percussion: Mario Argandona
Strings: The Cologne String Ensemble / Albert Jung
Big thanks to ABBA-Intermezzo for the lyrics.
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Listen to Frida and Jon Lords new song
After a long wait fans can now listen to Frida’s new song with Jon Lord. The song “The Sun Will Shine Again” is up on the official EMI Brazil site. Follow the link below to check it out:
http://www.emi.com.br/base_para_noticias.asp?c=572
Then click “aqui” .
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Jon Lord and Frida song out in UK
Jon Lord’s new album, “Beyond The Notes” is planned for release in the UK on September 20th 2004. The album will include the new song with Frida called “The Sun Will Shine Again”.
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Frida & Jon Lord UK Daily Mail article
The following is a new article that appeared today in UK paper The Daily Mail. It is an article about Frida’s new song with ex-Deep Purple member, Jon Lord:
(scan to come)
Abba’s Frida hits comeback trail with new single
MORE than 20 years after the Seventies supergroup Abba split,
reclusive flame-haired singer Anni-Frid Lyngstad is to make a pop
comeback.
Frida, 59, has cut a single with her friend, Deep Purple keyboardist
Jon Lord – a ballad he wrote for her.
Their duet, The Sun Will Shine Again, is due to be released later
this year and Lyngstad will make a rare appearance on European
television to perform it.
“Frida fans have waited years for this”, says a source. “She did
record an album eight years ago, but in her native Swedish. This is a
much bigger project and could be the start of a successful solo
career”.
The song will feature on Lord’s next solo album, Beyond The Notes,
and will be the most high-profile musical move for the Abba star
since she last donned a white jumpsuit and knitted skullcap in 1982,
when Abba announced a “temporary break”.
The depth of her popularity was apparent at the fifth anniversary of
the Abba-inspired West End show Mamma Mia! earlier this year, when
she made an unexpected appearance with the Eurovision Song Contest-
winning group’s male contingent – ex-husband Benny Andersson & Bjorn
Ulvaeus.
She was greeted by an emotional crowd, loudly professing their love
for the newly blonde star, and there was universal disappointment,
when she started to boogie along to the Abba hit Dancing Queen only
to find herself unceremoniously shuffled off the stage. “The fact
that Frida even attended was a sure sign that she was preparing
herself to return to the limelight”, says our source. “She enjoyed
herself and I think she realised how much she missed performing in
front of so many adoring fans”.
The announcement of Frida’s long-awaited comeback follows hot on the
heels of fellow Abba singer Agnetha Faltskog, who amazed her fans by
sacrificing a hermit-like existence to launch a solo album, My
Coloring Book, earlier this year.
Despite their individual returns to the spotlight, it is doubtful
the foursome – famed for their kitsch outfits, catchy tunes, nine
number ones and sales of 400 million records – will sing together
again. They have already turned down a whopping 1 Billion Pounds to
reunite.
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Anni-Frid Lyngstad, better known as Abba star Frida looks set to follow in the footsteps of one-time band mate Agnetha and release new material recorded for a German TV special to be screened in September this year.
In a performance to be broadcast a short time ahead of her 60th birthday, Eurovision winner Frida will appear on German ZDF show, “Sunday Night Classics” with former Deep Purple keyboard player Jon Lord. The show itself pairs up classical singers with pop stars.
Lord has written a number of new songs for the show, one of which Frida will perform entitled The Sun Will Shine Again . The song was recorded in July and will be included on Jon’s new album ” Beyond The Notes ” scheduled for worldwide release in October.
Frida first met Lord in 1999 and they talked about his writing a song for her one day. He wanted to write a song that would suit her voice and personality, at the same time fulfilling his interest in classical and crossover music.
The gala is to be filmed in Munich on September 6 and will be aired a couple of weeks later on September 19.
After Abba stopped working together, Frida devoted much of her time to environmental issues. Two English language solo albums had mixed reviews. In 1996 she made a comeback with the Swedish language album ‘Djupa andetag’. These days, she leads a fairly low-key life, although has occasionally been persuaded to duet with other recording artists. In 2002 Frida, she sang with Filippa Giordano on La Barcarolle , a recording only released in Japan. In 2003, she appeared on a CD single released by singer Dan Daniell for charity purposes.
In an interview with UK newspaper The Telegraph, Frida also recently revealed that she is writing a stage show. ” I am hard at work on a musical, but I can’t really tell any more, ” she says. ” I am keeping it all a secret at the moment, but it will be known about before the end of the year “.
Agnetha returned to the studio and released a new album earlier this year, My Colouring Book . A song from the collection, What Now My Love? is widely tipped to feature in the second Bridget Jones film due for release in the autumn.
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Recording
The broadcast will be filmed on the 6th of September and aired on the 19th of September on ZDF in a programma called Sunday Night Classics.
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New Frida and Jon Lord press photo
Here is the press photo of Jon Lord and Frida. Below you can read all about their current activities.
Here is Frida and Jon at the Stuttgart Mamma Mia! premiere.
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There is a new article in Aftonbladet about Frida’s duet with Jon Lord:
http://www.aftonbladet.se/vss/noje/story/0,2789,518238,00.html
Frida has recorded a song with former Deep Purple star Jon Lord. Thye will perform live in Munich on 6th September on German TV show “Sunday Night Classics” which will be broadcast on ZDF.
The song is called “The Sun Will Shine Again” and it will be included on Jon Lord`s new album “Beyond the notes”.
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