The Piper - ABBA - MP3 instrumental karaoke

A hidden gem from Super Trouper, ABBA’s "The Piper" takes an unexpected turn from the band's usual bright and melodic sound, embracing a darker, medieval-inspired atmosphere. Released on November 3, 1980, the song was recorded at Stockholm’s Polar Studios in April of that year and was later featured as the B-side to "Super Trouper". Andersson and Ulvaeus crafted a story-driven song that pulls from folklore and literature, particularly the Pied Piper legend and Stephen King’s The Stand. The track’s hypnotic rhythm, marching drumbeat, and haunting harmonies evoke an unsettling, almost hypnotic feel, reinforcing the theme of a leader with a dangerously compelling influence. The Latin phrase “Sub luna saltamus” in the chorus deepens the song’s mysterious aesthetic, enhancing its medieval tone. Though "The Piper" never became a charting single, it has earned praise for its experimental approach, offering a more theatrical, narrative-driven side of ABBA.