Benny Andersson – ABBA: 'Chess' from Piano

Listen to the piano version of “Chess” from Benny Andersson’s new album “Piano”, released on Deutsche Grammophon! The album contains Benny Andersson’s personal collection of his favorite ABBA hits, as well as pieces from chess and own compositions in instrumental arrangements by the artist himself.

Benny Andersson – ABBA: 'Chess' from Piano

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[deutschegrammophon]

What is your favourite ABBA song Benny Andersson performes on his album?

[lars-goranjonson]

This is the best composition in 400 years. They are absolutelly genius Björn & Benny.

[Che.Sem]

Normally I hold back with a praise due to experience (by the way, I am a studied pianist & composer) but with this man I now admit straight away, he is in my opinion without any ifs and buts an enormous musical genius. And one of extraordinary rarity. His music triggers such deep emotions that you really feel detached from this world and moved in a most lasting way. It delights me unspeakably to hear him himself and to see how he plays and interprets it. An immeasurable value. Seriously.

[dreasbn]

I am writing again cause this piece of music gained so much personal significance. My mum has been diagnosed with dementia some 10 years ago. Over the last 2 years it got much worse and she is on her way to heaven. She doesn’t really know where she is, why she is in a home, asks for her parents and very often thinks I’m her dad or my dad. Music became her most important source of comfort. We compiled an usb stick with some 900 tracks that run in shuffle modus. But when she had a rough day or is very much frightened for whatever reason I put on Benny‘s album and she calms down. Sometimes tears run down her face but not of fear or sadness but of being touched by the music. The chess theme is her favorite. Recently I put it on and she moved her hands with the music waved to the ceiling as if she saw Benny playing up there and blowing him kisses.. she was so absorbed and moved and most of all happy in her world with white open eyes full of joy. Benny‘s music does wonders. He became her best friend over the last years and this music will be with her til her final day…

[empireentertainmentevents]

He is the modern day Schubert. Schubert is well known for his gift for Melody. Thank you Benny for all your amazing songs during ABBA days. You are one of a kind!

[tootsie]

All of the members of ABBA were truly talented, but Benny Andersson is the heart of their unique sound.

[louiseju]

I'm certainly no musical genius, but I have skills and have practiced music of all genres since I was 3. I really think and believe he is a genius. A genius on par with Bach and Mozart. I will cry rivers when he leaves this world. Almost to the point where I don't want to live in the world where his beauty and genius is no more here. Thank you for all of your music ❤

[CybertuxSpain]

In the 25th century, people will refer to this as Classical Music. We're so lucky to enjoy it today!

[blairstewart]

This melody is one of the most beautiful ever composed.

[thomasmurray]

I purchased Chess when it first came out. The genius of Benny and Bjorn was only magnified by the additional genius of Tim Rice.

[stefbaer]

Einfach wunderbar! Danke Benny für die schöne Zeit die ich erleben durfte mit ABBA ! Diese Klänge tun gut. Etwas für das Herz und die Seele!
Man merkt das " hohe Alter" überhaupt nicht. Im Gegenteil. Da steckt Liebe und Leidenschaft dahinter. Das spüre ich. Danke für dein ( euer) Sein!

[ABBAPianoGuy]

I could listen to this all day. Beautiful music, beautifully played by the master.

[GoodBye-wf]

A modern master of the piano. Chopin never forged a decade of pop dominance on the flip side. So pleased I found this.

[ТоктосунЖакыпов-тэ]

Бенни Андерсондун мыкты музыкасы учун Абба ийгилике жеткен. 20 кылымдын чыгаан композитору. 👍👍👍

[lisalu]

OMG, did he compose this? Incredible, there just aren't words...

[sophiar]

Benny is absolutely incredible! Thank you for the music Benny. 🎵

[ilovemydog]

❤this is so truly beautiful Anyone who thinks Benny just composed nice little 3 minute pop songs should realise that he is a true composer of enormous talent and depth ❤. Thank you so much Benny go giving us so much beauty❤

[hermanberger]

Es ist Melancholie pur...
Traurig und so sehr schön zugleich..!!!
Auch das Schönste geht einmal vorbei..(die "ABBA Zeit war, und ist eine schöne Zeit..!! Ein bleibender Abschnitt in meinem Leben ❤❤❤❤
Aber diese wunderschöne Musik bleibt und sie ist zeitlos..❤❤❤!!!

[svetlanavorojtsova]

Such a gentle and heartfelt melody. Melancholic, but leaving hope.

[Procol-Harum]

Benny Andersson is schatrijk. Mooi dat hij dan gewoon dan zijn ding kan doen. En daarvan kunnen wij genieten. Perfect.