Fernando . Abba Cover..as Rearranged and Preformed by Neil Swanson. cp 2010

[SwanSong]

I have always liked ABBA. .as their music is very challenging to rearrange. to
a new contemporary sound. and their chord sequence and changes are very
difficult. plus, i dont even have sheet music for this one so . soley preformed
by memory. i wanted to incorporate a bottled flute type sound. with the song
as it was done in the origingal. with my korg, the keys r so sensitive it s like
playing the real thing. i know some of u may not like ABBA, but please give
it a listen as to the new arrangement. and my flute playing. and backing sequence
from the korg. hope u like this , it s different, and as always try to bring a variety
to songcrafters. thanks for listenng and commenting ahead of time TC NEIL

[Groundy]

Nice cover and chord sequences Neil, well done....Alex

[SwanSong]

Thanks Alex
appreciate the kind words. and glad u liked it . i like challenges and this
defiantely was took at least 12 takes dang , chord changes. , trip u up
every time. but i know how it must b. for u all. when doing a cover or
original song. im sure it takes more than 1 try . thanks NEIL !!!!!!!!!!!

[Facemask93]

It's a really nice arrrangment Neil , the flutes sound amazing , a very good production

Rob

[SwanSong]

Thanks rob
for thekind words. i AM GLAD it was liked. i also loved how the flutes
did incorporate and compliment ea other on this cover TC NEIL .!!

[Speed Demon]

Outstanding, Neil. Always a pleasure to listen to your delicate touch on the keys.

Gene

[SwanSong]

thanks , for the kind and generous. comment. appeciae u following my music
as i will try to comment more over the weekend. seems to b the only time
now. i feel i should comment more. but time is such an issue right now. so
my apologies, r extended to all. and i assure i will get to more commenting
at least over the weekends many thanks to all TC NEIL

[Kenneth]

Sounds real good Neil. Big Abba fan here, at least I used to be years ago.
I think they have written some of the most amazing music of this century, every generation has a love for it.
Nice touch there, enjoyed it.

Ken

[SwanSong]

hey thanks KEN
For thekind words. i agree they are like the beatles of SWEEDEN..one interesting
note and trvia, they were the only group offered to do a comeback concert.more
money than the beatles. when they broke up , and they refused the offer. re abba.
like a lot of groups they  just want people to remember their magic and their songs
as is . i can understandsa it. thanks again , and i hope to start working on our
colaboration this weekend. at least figure the chord progression out. TC NEIL

[Gritter]

Fun Fact:

Although not credited, "Fernando" and "Chiquitita" were written by Abba with the help of María Rosario Pilar Martínez Molina Gutiérrez de los Perales Santa Ana Romanguera y de la Hinojosa Rasten, aka Charo.

She makes this claim during her live show which I had the pleasure to see in Hawaii back in the 90's. I don't see any reason not to believe her.


Cuchi-cuchi!