Cheiron contributions

It's undeniable that Denniz Pop and Max Martin created memorable beats and mega-hits. Many fans of several bands are fond of the Cheiron sound. A great respect exists for their work. But, the duo's contribution to the Ace of Base sound is overblown. Yes, Cheiron helped polish the band's work but they did not create the band, nor did they create their sound. If you've heard the demo of "All That She Wants", originally titled "Mr. Ace", you'll know that the demo is incredibly similar to the finished product. The Ace of Base sound was already in place before Cheiron even touched it. Cheiron merely polished a diamond until it sparkled as bright as it could. Cheiron didn't create or cut the diamond, they just assisted in the polishing process.

Knock-Knock!

Who's there?
Sven!
Sven who?
Svenljunga Symphonic Band!

Say that five times fast.

Jakob and Jenny performed with the Svenljunga Symphonic Band a few months ago and the ensemble's website is reporting that a DVD of the gig is available. Of course, being the nutty fan I am, I e-mailed them to find the cost for 5 copies. (I need some copies for trading you know!) Unfortunately, they gave me some bad news when I e-mailed. The copies aren't for sale and are only available to members of the symphonic band. Well!! You'd think they might want to make money but something is keeping them from selling this DVD to the general public... Jenny! Yes, that's right, innocent little Jenny is keeping them from making a hefty profit off each and every Acer the world over.

Ok, ok, she's not personally keeping them from selling it. It's, it's... Well, it's the same Acer Hell we've been living for the past 16 years. Legal issues.

The quite informative representative for Svenljunga Symphonic Band had this to say, in translation -

"Guest artists were present, among them Jenny Berggren from Ase of Base (no, I didn't misspell that.. The guy who wrote me did), and because of a record contract, etc, we cannot sell the DVD to the general public."

Things that make you go "hmmmmm"