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Old 23-10-2009, 09:01
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So they annouced they are to quit music next year,

They are very underated ,inspired Coldplay and I reckon Morten Harket has one of the best voice ranges in the buisness,
25 years since Take on me Back in 1985,They have released some outstanding Albums in that time so come guys lets say bye to one of music's most creative Bands.

Thankyou guys.

Your thoughts please?
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Old 23-10-2009, 14:40
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Old 23-10-2009, 15:58
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What a great thread
Have been a fan since 1985. My favourite album of theirs is Scoundrel Days (just so timeless).
I was heart-broken when they announced their split, but came to realise 'there's never a forever thing'

Some clips of my favourite A-Ha songs;

Minor Earth, Major Sky
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98W0aHuKrZE

Celice
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chn1OcbgLyk
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Old 23-10-2009, 18:50
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What a great thread
Have been a fan since 1985. My favourite album of theirs is Scoundrel Days (just so timeless).
I was heart-broken when they announced their split, but came to realise 'there's never a forever thing'

Some clips of my favourite A-Ha songs;

Minor Earth, Major Sky
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98W0aHuKrZE

Celice
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chn1OcbgLyk
Thankyou,
Scoundrel days was like you say is such a timeless album sounds fresh today as the day it was released. Just glad we have such a fantastic back catalogue to keep us going for many years yet...Thankyou A ha.
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Old 23-10-2009, 20:10
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Another A-ha fan here, think you can guess my my username what my favourite album is too
So sad when i heard they'd decided to retire. I was under the impression that they had signed to release at least one more album after FOTM?
I'll never tire of listening to their back catalogue of music just a little sad that I'll never experience the anticipitation of another a-ha album.
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Old 23-10-2009, 20:58
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Foot of the mountain is such a good album have to say back to their electro brilliance, Mother nature goes to heaven is such a brilliant tune! Needs releasing .
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Old 23-10-2009, 22:10
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The only song I really like from FOTM is Riding The Crest. Such a joyful track. They should really release this.
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Old 23-10-2009, 23:51
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Another A-ha fan here, think you can guess my my username what my favourite album is too
So sad when i heard they'd decided to retire. I was under the impression that they had signed to release at least one more album after FOTM?
I'll never tire of listening to their back catalogue of music just a little sad that I'll never experience the anticipitation of another a-ha album.
It hit me the other day that next year will be the last time I will ever see them live. I usually think that way when-ever I see them live (and I have seen them 15 times now), but next year is so final. I would have loved to have gone to the last gig next year with my 12 year old daughter (who was born to Scoundrel Days being played while I was in labour, and has been to 3 A-Ha concerts).

My best ever gig I went to was at Dock Rock in 2006. The hottest day of the year, queueing from 9am and making friends with fellow fans. Managed to get to the front row and thought I was in heaven. Took some fantabulous pictures and videos. A beautiful day indeed.

Second best was the Tiscali secret gig in Shoreditch. I was within touching distance of molesting Magnes' arse LOL!
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Old 04-11-2009, 12:20
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Saw the boys in action at the MEN Arena last night and enjoyed it immensely. They were on top form and the 2 hours passed in a flash. Foot Of The Mountain played live has the same epicness (is that a word?) that their earlier classics have. It slots in wonderfully into their catalogue imo. The outstanding parts for me were the big ballads....Stay On These Roads followed straight on by Manhatten Skyline and Hunting......Shadowside is a more than worthy addition to the ranks. I was pleased they played Analogue but disappointed that Lifelines wasn't included although we did get Forever Not Yours with a very bizarre visual of a lizard.

The guys didn't spend much time chatting which is just as well as Morten called the place Birmingham at one point! A slightly panic stricken Mags put him right. Mags did say early on that we were wrong to look at this tour as the farewell tour and that maybe they'll be back again next year......I'm not so sure if they will visit the UK on the farewell tour to be honest so I'm glad I saw them now. I don't think Pal spoke to the audience directly at all throughout the show, preferring to do what he does best.
All in all a fantastic show and one I'll remember with great affection.

An added bonus were the unknown (in the UK, in Norway they are this years phenomenon) support act Donkeyboy........about two thirds of the crowd were in place when they appeared and there were lots of folks just wandering around whilst they played but they ended up being very warmly applauded and deservedly so, they were absolutely superb. Great voices and wonderful catchy pop melodies. .........anyone going to the show tonight in London, if you get a chance to read this beforehand, I'd say make it there early and if they are supporting again, then enjoy!
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Old 04-11-2009, 12:40
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I was gutted with the news they are to split. I expect this time it will be permanent as they have done this before and got back together.

Foot of the Mountain is a fabulous album which continues to grow on me everytime I listen to it.

Other favourites include: -

Stay On These Roads
Touchy
Analogue
Shapes That Go Together
You Are The One

Great stuff!
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Old 04-11-2009, 17:54
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Saw the boys in action at the MEN Arena last night and enjoyed it immensely. They were on top form and the 2 hours passed in a flash. Foot Of The Mountain played live has the same epicness (is that a word?) that their earlier classics have. It slots in wonderfully into their catalogue imo. The outstanding parts for me were the big ballads....Stay On These Roads followed straight on by Manhatten Skyline and Hunting......Shadowside is a more than worthy addition to the ranks. I was pleased they played Analogue but disappointed that Lifelines wasn't included although we did get Forever Not Yours with a very bizarre visual of a lizard.

The guys didn't spend much time chatting which is just as well as Morten called the place Birmingham at one point! A slightly panic stricken Mags put him right. Mags did say early on that we were wrong to look at this tour as the farewell tour and that maybe they'll be back again next year......I'm not so sure if they will visit the UK on the farewell tour to be honest so I'm glad I saw them now. I don't think Pal spoke to the audience directly at all throughout the show, preferring to do what he does best.
All in all a fantastic show and one I'll remember with great affection.

An added bonus were the unknown (in the UK, in Norway they are this years phenomenon) support act Donkeyboy........about two thirds of the crowd were in place when they appeared and there were lots of folks just wandering around whilst they played but they ended up being very warmly applauded and deservedly so, they were absolutely superb. Great voices and wonderful catchy pop melodies. .........anyone going to the show tonight in London, if you get a chance to read this beforehand, I'd say make it there early and if they are supporting again, then enjoy!

I was at that concert too!
A fantastic night. Yeah, thought the image of the Lizard was a bit odd I took a photo of it anyway
BTW It was Magne not Morten who got confused & called the place Birmingham, Morten joked about the fact that he himself is the 50 year old not Magne yet so he shouldn't have an excuse for been forgetful
Brilliant night. Just got home an hour ago & still on a high.
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Old 04-11-2009, 19:03
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I was at that concert too!
A fantastic night. Yeah, thought the image of the Lizard was a bit odd I took a photo of it anyway
BTW It was Magne not Morten who got confused & called the place Birmingham, Morten joked about the fact that he himself is the 50 year old not Magne yet so he shouldn't have an excuse for been forgetful
Brilliant night. Just got home an hour ago & still on a high.
oops! My bad. Was a funny moment all the same.

Glad you enjoyed the show. If you only got home around 4pm today I dread to think how far you travelled.
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Old 04-11-2009, 19:29
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oops! My bad. Was a funny moment all the same.

Glad you enjoyed the show. If you only got home around 4pm today I dread to think how far you travelled.
Not too far, nearly 2 hours on the train but I decided to spend some time looking round the shops in Manchester first.
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Old 05-11-2009, 13:45
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Fab gig at the O2 last night, although a-ha's brilliance served to make me sad over their impending retirement as a group.

Morten's voice was phenomenal last night and the setlist was a nice blend of the old and the newer tracks from the superb Foot Of The Mountain album. It was pleasing that the title track itself was so well received last night. Also, The Blood That Moved The Body, which never impressed me much, absolutely rocked live!
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Old 05-11-2009, 14:21
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This is perhaps the worst thread I have ever seen in my life. Sorry
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Old 05-11-2009, 18:04
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This is perhaps the worst thread I have ever seen in my life. Sorry
Don't be sorry for not sharing our appreciation.
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Old 08-11-2009, 20:48
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The video for Shadowside.........superb anthemic ballad imo. The vid is nothing special but at least we got one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4rFj...eature=related

Won't be many more vids from the boys unfortunately.
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Old 23-11-2009, 10:55
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I have had to grow up listening to these boys because of my parents. I liked a few of their songs but I was never really into them. That was until 2005 when they released "analogue" that was my A-ha tune! I know there have been better tunes such as Hunting High and Low, Sun always shine on TV and of course Take on me, all of which I like, but with their more recent albums I've come to appreciate and realise their brilliance!
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Old 02-12-2009, 21:56
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Scoundrel Days is to this day one of the greatest albums I've ever heard.
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Old 16-01-2015, 16:24
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Playing the lottery every week in the hope that I could win a little money to go to Brazil where they'll be playing a one off gig there this September.
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Old 16-01-2015, 16:26
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I am hoping they film it at least and release a DVD!

I had kind of finally got used to the fact there would be no new stuff...but if Mags is back in board...then maybe they will produce new stuff.
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Old 16-01-2015, 19:43
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Great band!

My favourite tracks are:
Foot Of The Mountain
The Living Daylights
Cosy Prisons
Crying in the Rain
Analogue
Celice
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Old 20-03-2016, 19:19
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anyone going to the concerts in the next week, im so excited to see them in London
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Old 22-03-2016, 19:39
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anyone going to the concerts in the next week, im so excited to see them in London
Don't want to disappoint you in advance, but Morten's voice has gone in as much as he can no longer hit that note in Take on Me.

Pretty rum of them to retire a few years ago, charge the earth to see their farewell tour, only to reform for the money when Morten can no longer sing the notes.
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Old 23-03-2016, 07:14
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thats ok Take on Me is their worst song
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