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JanneRobert - 01.11.2007, 14:14
Do you think Jon Lord is a good producer for Frida?
Hi dear members!

As we all have seen here on this site and on other links, Frida and Jon Lord are planning to record some demos toghether and if they turn out well, eventually a full lenght album will be recorded.

This is of course exiting and good news. :D

My question is: Do you think Jon Lord is a good choice as producer?

As I see it, he´s the best of choises. First, they are friends wich makes things easier in the studio. I also think Jon Lord has fully understood what kind of singer Frida is. More so than for example Phil Collins did.
Jon Lord is also a very talented and classical trained man. He was also in 1 of my favourite groups "Deep Purple" and did so good on their songs. Listen for examlpe on the organ/synth solo he played on the song "Burn".

Also we have the song "The Sun Will Shine Again" wich seems o please a lot of people here on the site, including myself. If these plans they have for a record, Frida can not have a better producer than MR Lord.

How do you see it and what is your opinion? Is there someone else you prefer?

Bye / Jannerobert
lovefridax - 01.11.2007, 15:46

Firstly i have to say i really dont mind who produces Frida, just as long as she sings again.

I understand your points about jon Lord though, i feel Frida trusts him and will be relaxed in the studio. Something which was lacking with Phil Collins.

Im not really a fan of jon Lords music, and although i love "The Sun...", its simply because Frida sings it.

I much prefer Frida to sing uptempo songs, but i fear that will no longer be the case.

If i could choose i would dearly love Frida to work with Anders Glenmark again. Djupa Andetag was perfect.

I guess the advantages of Frida working with Jon Lord is the songs are most likely to be in English.

But too be honest ill be so happy and grateful of anything, she could sing a ballad in chinese, produced by Paris Hilton and i know id still love it.

Lovefridax
Fire&Ice - 01.11.2007, 16:49
Re: Do you think Jon Lord is a good producer for Frida?
Hi JanneRobert, good to "see" you again.

Let me tell you that I fully agree with Lovefridax that as long as she sings again, nothing else matters - oh well, sort of .


JanneRobert wrote:
Jon Lord is also a very talented and classical trained man. He was also in 1 of my favourite groups "Deep Purple".

:agree: - I loved the part of that interview where she says she will definitely not sing Smoke on the water and neither will him lol. (I can't help regretting she won't :wink: )

To be honest, I don't know.
Why is Benny running around my brain? :P

I hope there is going to be some jazz there... :?
drimnagh - 01.11.2007, 17:30

I think he is sensitive to Frida so hopefully he will bring out the best in her.

I loved Djupa but sometimes I think it's good to go in a different direction as it brings something new to the table, as it were.

It's beyond question that B and B brought out the absolute best in Frida during the ABBA years but I don't know whether Benny's up for the gig these days?

-J
Fire&Ice - 01.11.2007, 17:45

drimnagh wrote:

It's beyond question that B and B brought out the absolute best in Frida during the ABBA years but I don't know whether Benny's up for the gig these days?

-J

Actually, I think the best in Frida was brought out by Benny on Ensam, not in ABBA.

Of course Benny is out of the question now. :P
Toni - 01.11.2007, 19:03

lovefridax wrote:
IBut too be honest ill be so happy and grateful of anything, she could sing a ballad in chinese, produced by Paris Hilton and i know id still love it.

Lovefridax

:rotfl2:


The only songs of Jon Lord that I like are "The Sun Will Shine Again" and "In The Bleak Midwinter". I have his album "Beyond The Notes" and all the other songs on it are far away from my taste.

But as you all said it before, I am looking forward to the project of him and Frida, I would be so glad if it would become reality.


Toni :wink1:
DistantDrums - 01.11.2007, 20:38

No, I think Frida could do better than Jon Lord. I mean TSWSA was an ok song, but to be honest until that song came out I'd never heard of the guy. I think she should look around a bit for someone whose had more of a successful career in the music business, whether it be in just record producing or someone who is a well known singer or band member that can write good songs. eg. George Michael, George Martin, Barry Gibb, Michael Jackson, Paul McCartney, Meatloaf, Kate Bush, Mike Batt.

Willie
Carribean - 01.11.2007, 20:46

Well Jon is the one who got Frida back in the studio again so we should be very appreciative here. I like what he did with The Sun Will Shine Again and I am sure the guy has a good ear for great music!

Toni wrote:
The only songs of Jon Lord that I like are "The Sun Will Shine Again" and "In The Bleak Midwinter".


In The Bleak Midwinter is actually an old Christmas carol!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_the_Bleak_Midwinter
Phil - 01.11.2007, 21:00

Sorry Distantdrums but the quality of a musician/produceer does not depend on the fact wether he/she is well known from the public....Jon Lord ,I can assure you has a quite big circle of fans and is a highly respected musician ...worldwide.

Al Rock fans know him as an ex member of the famous group Deep Purple by the way....


I find him an ideal producer for Anni-Frid,I think he is really capable of bringing the best of her...he alreadydid that with the hauntingly beautiful song "the sun will shine again".


Frida and jon are both very spiritual persons ,we might get emotionnaly charged material from their new collaboration.


I for one enjoyed deply his last solo album.....
lovefridax - 01.11.2007, 21:19

DistantDrums wrote: , whether it be in just record producing or someone who is a well known singer or band member that can write good songs. eg. George Michael, George Martin, Barry Gibb, Michael Jackson, Paul McCartney, Meatloaf, Kate Bush, Mike Batt.

I think if Frida was to work with any of these people the project would be seen as a bigger event than i suspect Frida would want.
Her previous work with Jon Lord was on a small scale which just involved a few tv appearances and a few live performances. I cant imagine Frida is interested in worldwide domination again.
Im sure shes happy with the fanbase she has and is happy to target and please us.
Neither Frida or Agnetha need the money so can afford to release records on a small scale, and not expect to have massive sales or hit the nr1 spot in many countries. So therefore can indulge their desire to sing again when the feeling arises.

I think in someways Frida has lost confidence in her singing and performing abilities, so i think her friendship with jon Lord and maybe a gentle push from him, helps her to feel more confident.
So working with him is a more natural thing for her to do.

Lovefridax
levi - 01.11.2007, 21:33

I think Jon Lord will be the perfect producer for Frida. They seem to be
good friends and that 's very important. During their performances of
"the sun will shine again"in Germany, Frida seemed sometimes seemed a little insecure on stage. I hope that working on a whole album will take
that away, because Frida has a brilliant voice and I know that Jon will
be able to compose songs that will suit her voice.[/i]
Gunnar - 02.11.2007, 00:26

If a record will be released it won't have anything to do with Frida doing some sort of carreerstep - it'll be a result of a friendship and the artistic and spiritual wish to create something together... I think...

So if Jon Lord really gets her out recording again, he's of course the best there is! Salute to Jon Lord... and to Frida of course!

:-) Gunnar
Maxi-saxi - 02.11.2007, 00:45

I don't care who produces Frida. I'm just thrilled that we may be getting another recording from such a gifted singer.

I think Jon Lord understands Frida's voice well.



Maxi-saxi
ABBAnator - 02.11.2007, 03:48

Maxi-saxi wrote: I don't care who produces Frida.
As long as she "produces" one ... indeed. :D

I think at this point in Frida's life she knows enough about producing music (beyond the air passing her vocal chords :P ) that she's not going to be "led" like she may have been on, for example the SGO album by Phil Collins. Whoever is technically the "producer", I think Frida will only allow something to be released that is what she wants/intends.

Bruce :wink:
katie - 02.11.2007, 06:30

I think he's ideal in that Frida is obviously very good friends with him. She'd likely feel more at ease being produced by a friend than a stranger. At this point I just can't picture her recording with most of those people listed above (McCartney, et al.); I don't get the impression she's aiming for a big international breakthrough.

Producers aside, I'm just thrilled with the very idea that she may record another album.
JanneRobert - 02.11.2007, 09:46

HI!

You all have many interesting toughts here. I was suprised by many of them.
It seems that Jon Lord is not the favourite producer for all of us, maybe this has to do with his background in a hard rock group. (Depp Purple).

I think Fire&Ice is right when she wrote "Benny got the best out of Fridas voice" on the Ensam album".

Who brought the best out of Fridas voice? Some say Bjorn & Benny got the best out of her in Abba. :?: :!:
This is a hard one to answer... as Abba were so succselsful.

I think all the guys who produced her in the late 60-ies made justice to her voice, along with Anders Glenmark and Jon Lord.

My question was if Jon was a good producer and I think he is but I did not say he was going to write all the songs for her.
If an album comes, I think more than 1 composer will contribute.

Finally, "Lovefridax" you made my day and you posted the funniest answer here. :D
Jannerobert
Fire&Ice - 02.11.2007, 15:30

JanneRobert wrote:
It seems that Jon Lord is not the favourite producer for all of us, maybe this has to do with his background in a hard rock group. (Depp Purple).

Deep Purple were huge. I have listened to them a lot because my favourite music genre is (hard) rock, not pop. The only pop band I am able to listen to is indeed - ABBA! :lol:
I wonder what Deep Purple members and John Lord among them were thinking of ABBA in the 70s when they were regarded uncool? It would be interesting to know, especially now that we know that two members of each band might be doing something together.

JanneRobert wrote: I think Fire&Ice is right when she wrote "Benny got the best out of Fridas voice" on the Ensam album".

Who brought the best out of Fridas voice? Some say Bjorn & Benny got the best out of her in Abba. :?: :!:
This is a hard one to answer... as Abba were so succselsful.

You know, when I hear her interpretation in a majestic song such as Ett Liv I Solen, I regret she did not sing more songs of that style in ABBA. Instead, B&B used her lower registre quite often in solo songs.
At that point, I get upset with Benny. :P He knew exactly what she was able to sing. I was hoping to hear her sing more songs like GSYMLS but instead I hear her "I work all night I work all day" deeeeep deeeeep down. Nothing wrong with that, but still the sound she makes when she is struggling to get "up there" is awesome. Not only as a part of the third voice, but solo as well.

JanneRobert wrote: I think all the guys who produced her in the late 60-ies made justice to her voice, along with Anders Glenmark and Jon Lord.


Definitely! Jazz please, among other things. 8)
smiling - 02.11.2007, 16:08

If John Lord is a good producer for Frida or not...I don¨t know. I don¨t dare to give my opinion...but I would love to see Anders Glenmark working with Frida again, the work they did with Djupa... was wonderful!
Simsalabim - 02.11.2007, 19:59

I don't know if he is a good producer for Frida. I don't think it matter as long as Frida want to work with him.
restareabear - 02.11.2007, 21:23

I think a John Lord production would work for Frida. They obviously click, and that's an important intangible asset for music production.

What I'd really like to see is Benny and Bjorn produce for Frida!

Hey, I wonder if they would agree to THIS: producing an LP for Frida that consists of duets with her and Agnetha. Technically, it wouldn't be ABBA (unless they authored the songs), so maybe there would be a chance they'd do it??? Man, I'd take it!
Gunnar - 02.11.2007, 23:36

Fire&Ice wrote: Definitely! Jazz please, among other things. 8)

Finally someone who share my ultimate dream for a Frida-record!!!!! A set of jazz-songs would be just aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaawwwww......

But... I can cope with a Jon Lord-album as well... hehe

:-) Gunnar
Carribean - 02.11.2007, 23:38

Gunnar wrote: Fire&Ice wrote: Definitely! Jazz please, among other things. 8)

Finally someone who share my ultimate dream for a Frida-record!!!!! A set of jazz-songs would be just aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaawwwww......

But... I can cope with a Jon Lord-album as well... hehe

:-) Gunnar

Finally??
This has been dreamt about before on this forum by Ivana indeed but also by Hades and myself. You are not alone Gunnar... lol!
So we are four now... let's see what we can do about it.

:frida:
kitty-cat - 02.11.2007, 23:39

Um excuse me? I too have wished for this for a while.. so include me in that.

gill xx
Gunnar - 02.11.2007, 23:59

Woupps sorry folks..... we should start a little campaign.... Frida GO Jazz... hehe....

What she has done of jazz-standards are very dear to me:

All of me (demo)
The songs done in Malmö 1970..... aaaaawwwwww....
What a wonderfull world

... and her songs from her EMI-catalogue that she jazzified here and there....

But I think singers have a very strong respect for not fake in jazz, so I don't know if she has really dared. Her voice in jazz would never feel a fake, but be a very natural thing... just listen to what she does through "What a wonderfull world" in 1992... amazing!

On her dvd she says that a fun idea that never was would have been to have done something with the swedish late jazz-singer Monica Zetterlund... a favourite of mine as well... that would have been something, but that'll never be.

By the way - I love Ella Fitzgerald, Anita O'Day, Peggy Lee... and so on....

:-) Gunnar
Fire&Ice - 03.11.2007, 00:02

Carribean wrote:

Finally??
This has been dreamt about before on this forum by Ivana indeed but also by Hades and myself. You are not alone Gunnar... lol!
So we are four now... let's see what we can do about it.

:frida:

Yes, indeed Ron, I remember it well. :)

What we can do about it? Let's start a petition! :lol:
Maxi-saxi - 03.11.2007, 03:35

kitty-cat wrote: Um excuse me? I too have wished for this for a while.. so include me in that.

gill xx

And Me too, Ivanna you have made a very interesting point about what the members of Deep Purple felt about ABBA's Music when they were around in the '70's. It brought a smile to my face as I can remember what Bono from U2 said. He would have led the charge back in the '70's And yet now another star who stands by Abba's Music.


Maxi-saxi
drimnagh - 03.11.2007, 15:33

Oh God an album of jazz standards! That would be a dream come true! And seems the obvious route to go down. I'm not especially fond of jazz but with Frida... a different story.

I just wanna hear her sing again! And not just a one off collaboration- TSWSA, I want a whole new album, inner sleeve, the lot!

Greedy aren't we?

In a way, I want another 'Djupa'- the wonderful pics, great video in the cape skipping thru the forest/woods/stepping stones, etc. Just give us
'More Frida'!! (A CD title there, methinks.....):lol:

-J
drimnagh - 03.11.2007, 15:53

To hear Frida sing 'Fever' the Peggy Lee song would be a dream come true... come on, let's all wish hard enough and dreams do come true!

What's that new age thing? 'Cosmic Shopping'? Let's all order a new album from Frida!!!

:lol:

-J
Bonnie - 03.11.2007, 22:24

"Is that all there is" another Peggy Lee fave of mine would fit Frida like a glove I think. :agree:
Gunnar - 03.11.2007, 22:27

Hmmm.... then my house took fire... is that all there is to a fire... hmmm... a bit more positive one for Frida don't you think???

;-) Gunnar
artemis - 03.11.2007, 22:55

why not? :lol:
drimnagh - 04.11.2007, 14:17

I'm sure most people here would agree that 'Summertime' would be a great song for Frida to record?

''Fish are jumping and the cotton is high...''

I have a very good feeling that Frida IS going to record again and the beauty of it is that unlike Agnetha, Frida seems happy to appear in public more often than her former singing partner and maybe do a bit of promo so that augers well, doesn't it?

-J

P.S I don't care if Frida sings sad songs, happy songs- whatever..just as long as she just does it! Happy songs are great but life isn't 100% jolly all the time so 50/50 would be good, don't you think?
Phil - 04.11.2007, 23:47

If Frida does go on with her recording project -which I hope- she will certainly promote it :-)
Maxi-saxi - 05.11.2007, 06:01

I don't think it would need a lot of promotion would It!

I mean after all we have many sites around and with Jon Lord as a producer


Maxi-saxi
Stranger - 05.11.2007, 12:12
Do you think Jon Lord is a good producer for Frida?
Right after the first performance of TSWSA on German TV, there was a short interview with both Frida and Jon Lord. The latter was asked what he liked about Frida's voice and he answered "The ability to put emotion into the words ...". Considering this, I think if the two of them continued to explore this ability we all will have a lot to be looking forward to ...

By the way, having checked this website for a long time and having enjoyed all the different views and news, I now could no longer resist to join this community ... Thus, hello to everybody!
Phil - 05.11.2007, 12:22

Hello to you!

I agree Jon Lord and Frida are a top notched match.
JanneRobert - 05.11.2007, 14:18

Hi!

It seems some of us has carried a dream about a jazz-album with Frida.
This also goes for me, it´s been in me for ages and she should be backed by an orchestra on it as well.

Some of you are thinking about B & B to produce Frida again.
Hmm, personally I don´t think it´s such a good idea coz it would become to close to an "Abba-project". I mean, the media would definatly see it as such and the album would probably even be presented as "Abba together again" etc etc and it would not be a Frida solo anymore . I also think B & B would have their thoughts on wich songs and HOW she should sing them. As "Fire & Ice" wrote, no more low register á la "I work all night, I work all day, to pay....." again. I also think there is enough of that in Abba´s catalouge.

No, Im pleased with Jon Lord as producer and if Frida sings some jazz-numbers I´m :D .

Bye Jannerobert.
Maxi-saxi - 06.11.2007, 03:09

So looking at this particular thread It seems to be Jon Lord which I think is a great choice, as I said earlier.


I just love the Sun Will Shine Again.

Frida's vocal work is terrific.

Maxi-saxi
Simsalabim - 06.11.2007, 20:06

Maxi-saxi wrote:

I just love the Sun Will Shine Again.

Frida's vocal work is terrific.

Maxi-saxi

Absolutely! Her voice sounds so calm and peaseful, lovely! :D
olblackcat - 14.12.2007, 20:09

Dreams, dreams...

My dearest dream is to have an album of country standards sung by Frida. She did some songs in this style - Vill du låna en man and En gång är ingen gång for example - and they are terrific, so why not a full-scale album?

The other dream which is just as dear as the previous one is to listen to Frida singing jazz and funk (as far as I know she loves funk, or at least loved it back in the 70s) backed by such people as Steve Cropper (guitar), Duck Dunn (bass), Booker T. Jones (keyboards) and... sadly Al Jackson, Jr. is not with us anymore and I can't imagine better drummer so I prefer to leave the drummer place vacant.

As for Jon Lord I think he is the best of possible producers for the upcoming album. He is a friend which is essential and has classical background which is also important. His Gemini Suite is one of the most wonderful pieces of music material I've ever heard! Well, to cut a long story short I'm DYING to hear that album :D
abbascots - 15.12.2007, 01:54

Hi JanneRobert

Oh yes i agree totaly,I think Frida and Jon do make a perfect team,With both there respective musical backgrounds they do make a fantastic callaboration The sun will shine again was a beutiful poignant song for Frida too sing it reflected Frida the person well,Jon and Frida are friends so they know each other that helps when you work together musicly so Jon should bring out the best with Frida,s voice he knows her ranges/ styles,A new jazz or a ballad album would be fantastic with Jon produceing :D
Johnsteven
Maxi-saxi - 15.12.2007, 08:17

Well according to one well know particular site, Frida and Jon have been talking about this for some time.


Maxi-saxi
Linda J - 29.12.2007, 04:35

lovefridax wrote: Firstly i have to say i really dont mind who produces Frida, just as long as she sings again.

I understand your points about jon Lord though, i feel Frida trusts him and will be relaxed in the studio. Something which was lacking with Phil Collins.

Im not really a fan of jon Lords music, and although i love "The Sun...", its simply because Frida sings it.



But too be honest ill be so happy and grateful of anything, she could sing a ballad in chinese, produced by Paris Hilton and i know id still love it.

Lovefridax

Wow... I couldn't agree more!!! :D :D Excuse me, tho... I'm new to this forum... Where can I read this great article about Frida possible singing again??!!! It has been my dream for years, as I've missed her voice so much... :D :D Thanks for the news.. :wink:
Maxi-saxi - 29.12.2007, 04:41

I know what you mean Frida could sit there and sing out of the telephone Directory, Hey I'd Buy it. :D

Maxi-saxi
Linda J - 29.12.2007, 04:49

Maxi-saxi wrote: I know what you mean Frida could sit there and sing out of the telephone Directory, Hey I'd Buy it. :D

Maxi-saxi

Hear Hear!!!! :D :D
Toni - 29.12.2007, 12:25

Linda J wrote:
Excuse me, tho... I'm new to this forum... Where can I read this great article about Frida possible singing again??!!! It has been my dream for years, as I've missed her voice so much... :D :D Thanks for the news.. :wink:

Hi Linda,

here is the link to the interview in which Frida talks a bit about her plans:

http://torgen-am-morgen.blogspot.com/2007/10/torgen-trifft-frida-bjrn.html

and here is the topic we have talked about it:

http://www.iphpbb.com/board/ftopic-30652567nx61610-4049.html
Linda J - 30.12.2007, 01:36

Someone has deleted all my replies.. :roll: But, Thank you, Toni.. It was lovely to watch.. :wink: I'm glad you have shared that with me..

And, Thanks, Olblackcat... I hope you have received my messages?? :wink:
johnny59 - 30.12.2007, 01:46

Linda J wrote: Someone has deleted all my replies.. :roll:


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Linda J - 30.12.2007, 05:47

I'm sorry.. silly me, I didn't realize.. :roll: :oops: I just got so excited at the prospect of Frida singing again.. :lol: :lol: And, we don't hear much on the ABBA members, in the news, here in Canada.. So, it was quite an event.. :D Forgive me.. :wink:
adirf - 31.12.2007, 18:44

I bought Jon Lords Album for the Frida track Tswsa. my fav solo album after Abba is Djupa Andetag which I love, and by chance visited the area where frida filimed the promotion for this album and where she use to have a villa on the spanish island, a lovely spot. I think that Jon knows Frida's ranges, so I hope they will produce an Album together! but for me it was Benny and Bjorn who brought out the best in Frida's voice, together with our Agnetha, which will never be surpassed, in my opinion.

My first post! Happy New Year to all!
Linda J - 31.12.2007, 19:43

Welcome, Adirf !!! I'm new here too... :D But, so far, I'm having loads of fun, & I'm sure you will too.. :wink:

Is it true that Frida no longer has her villa in Majorcca?? I didn't know that.. :roll: But, I'm so excited.. I hope she does this collaboration with Jon Lord, as it will be fantastic!!! :boogie:

Happy New Year, to you too.. And, everyone here !!! :D
adirf - 01.01.2008, 16:31

Hi Linda J.

I too heard that Frida had sold her villa in puerto andratx on the south west coast. I also heard that Frida had two properties there, and had sold just the one.


:) Cheers from a snowy Bulgaria!
Gniblett - 01.01.2008, 18:22

I must confess to having little knowledge of the producers or opinions about their worth, but if Frida finds somebody like Jon Lord with whom she works well and feels enthusiastic about recording again, then that is wonderful news and I wish them the very best of luck in their venture and so look forward to hearing the results!

:wine: and a very Happy New Year to you all!
Steve - 03.02.2008, 20:03

I'm enthusiastic about the collaboration between Frida and Jon Lord, for a lot of the same reasons already mentioned - their friendship and the appreciation that Jon Lord has for Frida's amazing instrument. The end result will not likely satisfy everyone, but fans of Frida and her amazing voice will be happy, I am sure.

We have "The Sun Will Shine Again" as a sample of what Frida can achieve with Jon Lord. It is gorgeous and very moving song, which might go into the category of one of the lieder of Richard Strauss. With every listen, I feel the emotion, and that's something very special. After reading the booklet that came with Beyond The Notes, it seems to be the coming together of three people who have known loss and grief: Frida herself, Jon Lord (who had recently lost a friend and neighbor, George Harrison), and the lyricist for the song, Sam Brown (who had lost her mother to cancer). The notes also indicate that Jon Lord struggled long and hard to come up with the right music for Frida after Frida agreed to sing on his album. That certainly shows the high regard he has for Frida.

I expect the collaboration to be more along the lines of classical than pop, but who knows for sure? Perhaps it won't be for everyone, just like Lord's album Beyond The Notes isn't for everyone. I happen to really like Beyond The Notes, because I grew up listening to classical music. Originally, I bought the album solely for "The Sun Will Shine Again" but I found that I enjoyed the entire album. I really liked "One From The Meadow" sung by Sam Brown. She's a great singer (recently saw her on the Concert for George). There was also an excellent song called "November Calls" sung by UK blues guitarist/singer, Miller Anderson. The music is very tranquil and contemplative. I don't anticipate that these songs will have "dance remixes" hihi. ;)

It's quite interesting, the musical avenues that the former Deep Purple members Jon Lord and Ritchie Blackmore ended up taking after their famous days as legendary rockers.

Anyway, like everyone here, I'm looking forward to this possible album from Frida and Jon Lord, and I'm just happy that there's a possibility of hearing Frida sing again! :)
Linda J - 03.02.2008, 21:29

Steve wrote:

We have "The Sun Will Shine Again" as a sample of what Frida can achieve with Jon Lord. It is gorgeous and very moving song, which might go into the category of one of the lieder of Richard Strauss. With every listen, I feel the emotion, and that's something very special.

Wow.. Very well said, my friend.. :wink: I agree totally.. Such a beautiful, moving song.. And now, the prospect of more wonderful music from Frida & Jon Lord, in the future... Thanks, Steve... :)
Phil - 04.02.2008, 01:07

You just have to listen to the production of "the sun will shine again" and how Jon Lord made Frida 's voice shine beautifully to know he will be an excelent "producer" for Anni-Frid.

Phil.
Bonnie - 04.02.2008, 01:17

Absolutely!
Today I was listening to "The sun..." again after quite a while and the lyrics combined with that special voice made me teary eyed again. It's a very slow song, you can hardly call it a ballad. The song "November calls" sung by Miller Anderson is my other fave from this album, it is so beautiful.
I still think JL will be the perfect choice. After all he really admires Frida's vocal abilities and the emotion in her voice (what was it again he said about her voice in that German show?). He will certainly bring out the best in her.
No more pop? For the better I think, I mean it's not chic after a certain age :wink:
Maxi-saxi - 04.02.2008, 05:40

Yes a very moving song And Brilliantly sung by Frida


So suitable for Fer vocal range as well

Maxi-saxi
Grae - 05.02.2008, 22:54
Jon Lord as producer, definitely
hello to all my old pals on here.

just had to add my voice to the chorus of fans who elect Jon Lord as producer. i have listened to this woman's voice constantly for 32 years and can honestly say that Lord is the man to do justice to Frida's voice as it sounds now. she is more mature and more at peace now. her voice is deeper and more resonant. he is the one who would bring out the warm velvety sound of her voice better than anyone at this stage in her life. TSWSA remains my favourite song of all time. i hope this dream comes true.

Best wishes,

Graeme
abbascots - 05.02.2008, 23:22

Very well said Grae (havent seen you on site for a long time)I do hope wee here this great voice on a new album again soon! :D
JS
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