abba's music and hifi

for those over 35 and constantly lament on the lack of good music today, mamma mia! is for you! the movie is a spirited adaptation of the popular stage musical and did i have fun watching it!

this is not a movie blog so there is no movie review from me. but i want to drive home the following points:

1] why is today's pop music cannot be as simple, sweet and melodious as ABBA's?

2] when the music is so brilliant, does it matter whether your hifi is low-end of high-end? you don't need soundstaging and separation, do you?

i left the cinema with slight teary eyes. it has been awhile since i was so moved by the music. so much childhood memories were recalled.

yeah, go call me a sentimental uncle. i live and die music!