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#marie60 - #1

Birthday wishes tomorrow, since I’m going a date behind!

But OH MY GOD, the birthday gift TDR gave to Marie! First the #marie60 tribute and then an article by none other than Stevo Petkovic!!! I smiled. This time, my heart smiled because TDR’s beautiful effort was pure appreciation and respect for a women who inspired their lives so deeply. Trying to understand the deeper meaning behind her music, they handpicked delicately her whole solo catalogue and made a beautiful pendent out of it in the form of a 60 days countdown till Marie turns 60.

Considering they’re all boys, it adds a special cuteness factor to it.

Yes, thanks for your efforts and for taking out so much time to actually remind us of the amazing music Marie has given us over the years.

Thanks Visa, Thomas, Paul, Kai, Colin and Stevo!

I absolutely love the #1 song on the list - Efterstormen.

I remember the first time I heard it in Marie’s best of album - and it stuck there. I loved the song the moment I heard it and I knew that this would end up being my favourite Marie song - it’s pop, it’s 80s, it’s catchy and... It has a major Roxette feel to it.

(And before I discovered “Längtan” from her “Efterstormen” album, the song “Efterstormen” remained on my #1. Its not far even today - #2 *wink*).

As TDR said, it really is the climax, a blend of everything in her solo material. Although, yes, such songs don’t get to go on the first position - it too pop to be professional. “Tro” or “Sparvöga” had more potential, but then again, we all love pop, don’t we?

And of course, Lasse Lindbom is involved in making this song - how can it not be so perfect?

Thanks again TDR, it was marvellous how you guys managed making this tribute for Marie, and for keeping us occupied and entertained in the best possible way.

Love and Peace

29/5/2018

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#marie60 - #2

How did I miss “Om du såg mej nu”? Well, I thought it was already mentioned - Silly me! But oh my God, yes, beautiful beautiful song. Definitely one of my favourites too. And considering the emotional value it keeps, it makes it more beautiful.

Honestly, after reading Marie’s book (German which was translated by Google), I suddenly feel it more closely.

But enough about that. Even if you hear this song on a telephone, you can tell it’s from the 80s. And guess which album is it from?

Yes?

Of course, from the best Marie album: Efterstormen.

TDR has explained enough how Marie wrote it for her father - and the lyrics depict the whole thought behind each emotion. Marie sounds AMAZING, those high notes she can reach can simply mesmerise you, right?

Fantastic choice TDR. 3/6 is a super score! But hey, “About Us” says there are 7? No Lars-Erik in my understanding?

I wish there was more importance and appreciation given to the efforts which TDR had put in making this list. I’m absolutely proud of them. And I’m sure it was fun for them to make it too, listing down songs by someone so close to their heart.

Om du såg mej nu...

Love and Peace

28/5/2018

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Längtan on # 18

For the first time, I felt that TDR communicated with me. I may be wrong but just the idea that someone from TDR is reading this homemade bread is marvellous. Let me be happy anyway! I’m marking the day in my diary *hearts popping out of the eyes*.

“Längtan” is on #18 on TDRs #Marie60 list.

Beautiful, because 18 is pretty much my favourite number. Haha!

“Längtan” is my favourite Marie song. I mean I absolutely love everything about this song - the melody, the google translated lyrics, the piano, the beats and most of all: Marie’s beautifully strong vocals.

Wanna know something weird? I got to know the existence of this song just 4.5 years back. What a pity, right?

Lasse Lindbom is written all over the song. Try imagining a set of 10 songs and no mention of a sea or ocean in even one of them - yes, those songs can possibly not be Lindbom songs.

Marie sounds absolutely amazing. Well, she sounds tremendous in the whole of the “Efterstormen” album, but this song *s*h*i*n*e*s*. Even if you don’t understand Swedish, the melody makes sure to tell it’s a lovely little song and nothing bad is happening in it. “Longing” defined in a lovely atmosphere. “Longing” defined in such a way that it still doesn’t sound desperate. “Longing” results beautifully too.

I think every Roxette fan would instantly click to “Längtan”. It does sound a little like a Roxette song, except that the piano didn’t sound so well defined in the early Roxette songs.

My major concerns are:

- Why is this song not a part of the best of Marie compilation?

- Why is it not a single.

- Why did Marie never chose it to be part of her gigs?

I mean even TDR loves this song so much that they mentioned both the versions in their #Marie60 list.

Is Marie not too fond of this song? Is it too pop for her taste?

I’ll still put this song on a pedestal, thank you very much! - Classic Marie!

Love and Peace

13/5/2018

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Another 5 Albums

A nice little Marie filled day for me. Efterstormen, Den ständiga resan, I en tid som vår, Äntligen and Äntligen Live.

Ohhhhh, Efterstormen is such a fine album. I love it. I love love it. Best Marie album.

If you have ever read my early articles, the album which my system just couldn’t understand music wise is “Den ständiga resan”, and after over 4 years since I first heard it, unfortunately my opinion didn’t change. Pity. I thought I’ve matured.

BUT then comes the song “Mellan sommar och höst” which makes everything more energised and imaginative.

What’s better than Äntligen is Äntligen Live. Enjoyable, involving and full of musical intimacy. Marie knows how to activate her audience’s emotions. The songs sound fresh even after 17 years, the band sounds amazing and coordinates well with Marie’s improvisations.

The band sounds very different from GT and Roxette - one can simply tell that easily (if you’re a Roxer I.e)

And please note, the Mats Persson isn’t MP Persson. I got pretty happy that he’s the same guy but well, thanks Chrissie for clarifying that he’s the C!B!B! Mats Persson.

I talk about Äntligen Live and not talk about the mystic beauty of the last song “Så skimrande var aldrig havet” - Ooohhhh.....!!! So beautiful. This one shows that Marie is an artist, a performer, a diva, a star - A beautiful truth.

Everything is perfect in Äntligen Live.

Love and Peace

8/1/2018

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The Funny Drum Beats

I heard Strul, MaMa’s Barn and Marie’s “Het vind” and “Den sjunde vågen”. MaMa’s Barn was a fun little album, which made me wonder why did I not listen to with such care before (which was just once before). I didn’t listen to it with a lot of care today either, but I caught some part of it and it was likable. Marie’s first 3 solo albums are fantastic, “Efterstormen” being my favorite. I again thank God that Marie said “yes” when it came to working with Per Gessle for a risky project called “Roxette”. Marie’s work with Lasse Lindbom is good pop/rock. But then due to certain reasons, it would’ve been hard for them to work together for music and it would’ve also affected the quality. While listening to both “Het vind” and “Den sjunde vågen” - I noticed something pretty.... Cool. Both the albums start with a funny beat. When “Het vind” starts with the same title song, you suddenly feel like there is some error in the system and the CD has stuck in the player. A little bit is the experience with “Den sjunde vågen”s first song: Värdighet. The drum beats are barely 2 seconds, but it make you feel like something fell, or got stuck or something like that. Try it, you’re gonna enjoy those beats. Monday tomorrow. How did the weekend finish so quickly. It was Friday just a while back, wasn’t it? Anyway, have a beautiful week ahead. Love and Peace 7/1/2018

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