Listen to Mikael Bolyos’ single
Written by Jud on April 5, 2007 to Exclusive, Marie Fredriksson and Misc.
Courtesy of Mikael Bolyos we are able to stream "When The Lord Is About To Come," the first single off his forthcoming album "A Family Affair".
Mikael has also revealed that Marie Fredriksson is singing on the album, which will be available through the usual online music stores such as CDON, Ginza and iTunes.
The Daily Roxette also wants to take this opportunity to congratulate Mikael on his 50th birthday!
Listen to "When The Lord Is About To Come"
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52 comments
AbominableSnowman said on April 5, 2007 20:16:
Wow... I´m impressed! His voice is so powerful, and the song is exquisit. Great job Mikael! I can´t wait to hear the duet with Marie.
LOL and I can´t help but think Per´s singing sucks hahahaha
ncurran said on April 5, 2007 20:20:
Great voice, and I like the song....very different. Looking forward to the album. So I take it the single isnt getting a physical release and we have to wait for the album?
Really happy that marie is singing on the album as well!
Earth said on April 5, 2007 20:30:
Funny that Marie Fredriksson is on backing vocals or singing duets on the album. Happy birthday Mickael Boloys.
gessle-addict said on April 5, 2007 20:41:
Yes, I agree. The song is simply great. I was deeply moved by it.
LittleSpooky said on April 5, 2007 21:21:
Wow.
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Sascha said on April 5, 2007 21:41:
I like, I like!! Great song, reminds me a bit of Zucchero! I suppose it’s Micke singing, not Mats..? Is there a release date for the download single?
Roxnox said on April 5, 2007 22:47:
SO GREAT!!!
5 THUMBS UP!!
I like it so much,mike you’re great! Your voice sounds so deep & raw,so touching.
I want the album now,I’m just can’t wait!!
Happy B-day Wish you the best.
DownloadJunkie said on April 5, 2007 22:53:
I like it. And it reflects the point that the heart and soul reaches after surviving a catastrophic event as Marie suffered.
My own family and I understand this point. I am a survivor too.
KixGuy said on April 5, 2007 23:46:
Wow! His voice is great! And the song is also very good! I want to listen to the whole album!
Grasi said on April 6, 2007 00:56:
I like it! Really great song!! Looking forward to hear more music from Mikael!
roxtexanet said on April 6, 2007 05:21:
I’m really surprised about how good this is (keeping in mind this is the man who brought us “Love 2 Live”...). Of course, we all know this story but it’s interesting to hear it told from Micke’s perspective. A very pleasant surprise for me.
Majdy said on April 6, 2007 07:31:
Lucky Marie for having such a talented husband (Well, he’s also lucky to have Marie of course). I must say that I love the song verymuch. The voice is so powerful and the music is great aswell. I hope he gain verymuch success with it.
tevensso (moderator) said on April 6, 2007 07:46:
It’s supposed to be a duet, but I can’t tell them apart.
piggin said on April 6, 2007 08:46:
What a great song, I cant wait for the album,have a great birhtday x
unreal said on April 6, 2007 09:11:
same question as gessle-addict. is it michael or is it mats???..i must hear it a second time to give an objetive opinion.
the thing is i‘m not a religious person so that ...maybe i am missing a lot of the meaning or feelling of the song..
at first glance i could say in general i think the voice is powerfull but in some parts is a bit rough...the music is nice...but don‘t like the begining.
not shure if a duet with marie will do...but we have to wait to see....
animalkingdom said on April 6, 2007 09:18:
I think it sounds a bit ARTSY! Even the title’s got a little too much “finesse”.
rox-kuryliw said on April 6, 2007 12:16:
i like it, very moody and dark feel to it i think. its not bubble gum pop lol.,
Max-Tob said on April 6, 2007 12:47:
Per who...? haha
Well, I like it very much. It is the kind of music I sometimes enjoy to listen. BUT. It is not creative at all. It is rather a cliché of what some people call good, professional music. The voices are very good, the tune is good, the arrangements are good, everything is good and that’s about it. It makes no difference. It is nothing original in it. It is faaaar better than maaaany roxette/gessle songs, but this is not the point. Sure, the comparison is stupid and useless. But I tend to like those things that have an idea behind. Something recognizable, something that talks about a personal style. This song talks about how it is like to make music that is supposed to be good, classy, professional. But nothing more. And the song is so damn good. And it’s so very listenable. Like it enormously. but don’t love it.
david_h said on April 7, 2007 05:07:
I liked the lyrics and the music. Good singing there, no doubt bout that. Soulful and touching.... loved the vocal arrangements too. Congrats to Mr. Bolyos and his band!
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AURYTE said on April 8, 2007 21:12:
I love the song a lot :)
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eBay said on April 9, 2007 08:58:
Funny how when this release was first announced we al dreaded it and now that we are listening to it we all love it. ;-)
Love it too.. Love his voice!! He sounds so masculine!! Lucky Marie!!!! :-)
abysmo said on April 9, 2007 17:33:
Not hit for the first listen. You must listen it many times to find out all hiden moments. Really beautiful bluesy song with great guitar and Micke’ s great veiled voice. Perfect combination. I was sceptic about this song, because jazzy moods are not my cup of tea, but this song is really great. First I was surprised when I’ ve heard Mother, which is fantastic dramatic song with emotional music, text and the most emotional vocal of Marie ever. Now I’ m surprised again. If it’ s true that Marie is singing on Micke’ s new album, I’ m ready to add this new Micke’ s album into Per’ s En händig man album to the Bengans shopping basket. :-)
miss-misery said on April 9, 2007 21:10:
Not my cup of tea... although his voice is really impressive.
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Gionela said on April 10, 2007 17:16:
I like it, although I admit I didn’t expect to.
It has a deep sound and the voice fits perfectly but I doubt that it’s Mikael’s voice; I don’t remember ever hearing him sing.
But I hope it is ’cos I really like it :D
Anyway, Happy birthday Mikael and Good Luck with the album !!
Ione, Romania
AURYTE said on April 10, 2007 18:41:
*Fingers crossed that the album will be really available at online music shops*
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Kathrin said on April 10, 2007 19:17:
Wow,I think this song is Great!
Mikael you did a great Job!
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Robrox said on April 10, 2007 20:08:
It´s great, reminds me of the late Johnny Cash.
Looking forward to the album, his songs on the change were great.
aaronlbarta said on April 18, 2007 22:01:
I have heard alot of bad music, but being a music major and vocal major – I would say his vocal technique’s are horrible. The vibrato on the end of his phrases are shaky and don’t sound very good to me. He sounds like a guy doing Karaoke, I’ve heard better Karaoke singers than him. Maybe this also has something to do with him not speaking English (or being his native language), or perhaps even being married to Marie Fredriksson – her voice is so beautiful so rare in the music world today. She has a strong voice and her tonality and strength in her technique is very powerful. Maybe I was expecting him to be a better singer since Marie is amazing.
But as to him being better than Per – no way! Per’s voice is unique and he has his technique down – Per is very good, way better in my opinion that Mikael Bolyos. And Per is a much better music writer. I see many of you posted “move over Per, or Per Who?” – and I’m wondering if you like him just because he is married to Marie. I really don’t see this song becoming a top hit or minor hit – maybe the rest of the CD will be better – if not – this will probably be his first and last album. On a positive note, I give him applause for trying and for putting out material – not everyone can do that – good for him and may he have the best of luck with the new album release.
Rickard Strongert said on April 28, 2007 23:33:
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Tack Micke. Jag bugar och bockar till en grymt bra làt!!! Grattis och hoppas livet leker. Kram
Rickard Strongert said on April 28, 2007 23:39:
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It’s not about comparing with other members of roxette. DO YOU have the balls to record a song when music is your dream, passion and life, and being married to one of the best voices in
the world???????? Well done Micke!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE IT
Gachy said on July 25, 2007 10:30:
aaronlbarta, you should get a LIFE instead of saying so much bullshit. We all know Per’s voice has been always awful. Buy a new pair of ears and try again, dear!
onlywhenidream said on April 5, 2007 20:04:
I really like this, very soulful. MJ