Chess 1984 documentary (English subtitles)

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Documentary on the creation of the musical Chess and the recording of its original concept album
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Music by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus from ABBA.
Lyrics by Tim Rice.
Featuring the original core cast: Murray Head, Elaine Paige, Tommy Körberg

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@njdenney69 2 ай бұрын

I saw the original in London back in 1984 and it blew me away. I still listen to the original score today in 2024. Quite simply the best musical masterpiece ever created.

@mcaito 10 ай бұрын

If this had been the only thing Benny and Bjorn ever composed, it would have solidified their place in the pantheon of music giants, but then throw in ABBA, and Kristina, and their genius is unrivaled in modern times.

@norachristina4643 7 ай бұрын

couldn't agree more

@Claude_van 7 ай бұрын

Their promotion was always top notch!👍

@mikaeyagi917 9 ай бұрын

When I saw Chess in London in 1986, I was completely brown away from the intensity yet outstanding music score. To me this is one of underrated musical pieces in my opinion. I would put this above Phantom of the Opera! I hope, someone makes a movie version…😢

@emmadumais2337 Жыл бұрын

Omg, thank you for this! I am currently on a Chess kick!

@cryptoinvestor5166 Жыл бұрын

Yes, I agree. A very complex work, both lyrically and musically that I think most people (myself included) at the time found rather difficult to get a handle on. Very original but sadly misunderstood piece though, unfortunaltely.

@peejaymehr1018 Жыл бұрын

Thank-you!

@CritterRnR 5 ай бұрын

I saw Chess in ‘87 with these two.. almost 40 years later this has been the greatest experience and I am still listening and actually more fascinated by the lyrics and music.. A MASTERPIECE

@felstead84 11 ай бұрын

Currently rehearsing this at the moment. Fascinating to see the origins of it.

@robertjames7389 5 ай бұрын

Beautiful Music! ❤ I met Tommy Korberg backstage in 2022 after a performance of his own show in Stockholm. I said to him…’Tommy! I don’t think you sing Anthem enough! His reply to me was ‘I only got it last week!!’ 😂 Wonderful! 😊

@user-ep5bo1pd2u 6 ай бұрын

The best musical words and music ever!

@ABBADiego 10 ай бұрын

I’ll never forget (or forgive) Elaine Paige in 1979 on Juke Box Jury slagging off the new ABBA single “Angeleyes” as a “miss”.

@Moyodsreds 5 ай бұрын

A true masterpiece of music !! watch CHESS IN CONCERT 2008 over and over

@Iolis 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this. Chess really is a masterpiece of words and music. A great production.

@phvangalen4310 Жыл бұрын

Best musical I've ever heard!

@henrikdue Жыл бұрын

Oh my God, this is so beautiful.

@robertlomax543 9 ай бұрын

I bought the album when I was living in Iceland because of the name "CHESS". It intrigued me because I could never win at the game. Something the younger generations will never understand is that when you have nothing else to do you will play the same record thousands of times. The tune "One Night in Bangkok" introduced me to Thailand. I've been there about 25 times since then.

@ChrisHyde537 8 ай бұрын

In all of the golden cloisters which you visited, were you fortunate enough to find a god who was a she?

@robertlomax543 8 ай бұрын

@@ChrisHyde537 Yes, every time. Although the transgenders can look good in photographs, when they talk or walk you know instantly. Those that go with transgenders are doing it intentionally. Why they do that I don't know.

@MyKindofStory 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for making this available.

@hana8142 11 ай бұрын

I didn't know about this documentary so thank you for sharing! Interesting that the London Symphony Orchestra had no women at all when the soundtrack was recorded!

@shadow-js2hn Жыл бұрын

Thank you !

@forester2845 Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for sharing this!

@arbiter3297 9 ай бұрын

Thanks from a long time of this production. What a great compilation of the significant players and moments in this significant work of art.

@zeta1ret 5 ай бұрын

THANKS!!....AND BRAVO!!

@Mario-xr3jo 3 ай бұрын

It was such a pleasure to watch this documentary! And Benny's smile at the end says it all. Many thanks for sharing!

@michaelliemann187 8 ай бұрын

thanks danke super Klasse ein Erlebnis das anzuschauen Fan :-)

@user-dj1rh6gf1t 4 ай бұрын

Great! ❤❤❤

@abutor 2 ай бұрын

First of all… definitely thought this would be a documentary about chess. But when i heard them describe the plot of the musical, i realized its basicly the same plot as chilly gonzales’ movie Ivory Tower (2010), funny to see where he got it from

@robpinter5431 4 сағат бұрын

Wow, Benny and Bjorn has the music in their heads and not written a score.....they get some one else to write the score.....I believe a lot of music recorded with ABBA was the same, not written down....amazing talent.... With the record...yep I have one, it is great, but seeing the actual musical it makes more sense as to the story....