Feb 06, 2008 in 1985 in mexico the opening notes of take on me were used like a jingle for a tv campaign announcing stockings frescannon bunty bailey was the name of the actress who played the girl reading the comic book in the video take on me. The remastered 4k version of take on me, one of the definitive and. This fab tune from pretty norwegian popsters aha, take on me, took a while to hit movie soundtracks, but when it did it went big that wasnt the only time that it took its, well, time, as the version of take on me that every retro pop fan knows and. Watch weezers new video for their take on me cover. The original, which was released in 1984, was replaced in 1985 when aha re recorded the song by a new version directed by steve barron.
Take on me is a song by norwegian synthpop band a ha. Catarina c gomes this video makes me wanna have a forbidden affair with a man my daddy disapproves. Mar 10, 2012 original bbc broadcast first generation vhsrip. It takes on a slightly slower tempo, though perhaps not as drawnout as ahas unplugged acoustic version of the song. Then the fictional animated character on paper invites the real girl to follow him on his realms of the imagination where everything is possible, but they also face some obstacles on the way.
Taking on the iconic take on me video with ahas magne. Watch the music video and discover trivia about this classic pop song now. The song combines synthpop with a varied instrumentation that includes acoustic guitars, keyboards, and drums. When your mom takes too long with the food funny ha ha ha. Ahas take on me tops 1 billion youtube views, second. Take on me is a song by norwegian synthpop band aha. Loud, punchy, and clear, just as take on me should sound. A ha did win eight mtv video music awards, six for take on me and two for the sun always shines on tv. A new version was produced by alan tarney for the groups debut studio album hunting high and low 1985. Take on me is a song by norwegian synthpop band aha, first released in 1984. The origins of take on me go back to two earlier songs 1981s the juicey fruit song which evolved into lesson one which in turn became take on me in early 1983.
Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. The norwegian trios video for the 1985 hit officially passed the one billion views mark on youtube on monday. This classic clip presents the story of a young girl reading a comic book about a heroic guy and his fantastic adventures. In order to get to the rare video, a little about the song itself is helpful. It is the first version featuring the complete song as we know it. I bought the take on me single back in 1985 at age 12. Written by the band members, the original version was produced by tony mansfield and remixed by john ratcliff. The swing of things was released as an audiobook that included unreleased songsdemos created by the norwegian band aha from their early years. With a ha, bunty bailey, alfie curtis, magne furuholmen. Aha release remastered 4k version of classic take on me. What do take on me and crying in the rain sound like as. The flickering, comic bookstyle animation of 1985 video take on me, by norwegian trio a ha, was a defining moment in. In 1985, norwegian synthpop band aha released a groundbreaking video for their hit song take on me. Winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events.
This list does not include solo material or other projects recorded by aha band members. Aug 20, 2018 this fab tune from pretty norwegian popsters aha, take on me, took a while to hit movie soundtracks, but when it did it went big that wasnt the only time that it took its, well, time, as the version of take on me that every retro pop fan knows and loves wasnt the bands first try at making it a hit. In 1985 in mexico the opening notes of take on me were used like a jingle for a tv campaign announcing stockings frescannon bunty bailey was the name of the actress who played the girl reading the comic book in the video take on me. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. It took michael patterson 3,000 sketches and the total crew 4 months to complete it. One billion views on february 17, 2020 take on me has been. The discography of a ha, a norwegian synthpoprock band, consists of ten studio albums, ten compilation albums, five extended plays ep, and thirtynine singles. Back in the days i found the original version 1985 intriguing, especially due to the revolutionary music video. The video was released in may 1985, and used the new version of the song. The selfcomposed original version was produced by tony mansfield, and remixed by john ratcliff. Probably would of been better if they chose one of the other singles from hunting as the bside.
Norwegian synthpop band aha performing take on me, from their 1st album take on me 1985. Take on me put into gregorian chant remains evocative of all the. Aha famously released two versions of take on me and two videos for the song. The videos pencilsketch animation combined with liveaction effect took 16 weeks to complete, but the result helped catapult the band to international stardom. The aha music video for take on me, directed by steve barron and first released in 1985, won six awards at the 1986 mtv video music awards, including for directing and best new artist in a video. The aha music video for take on me, directed by steve barron and first released in 1985, won six awards at the 1986 mtv video music. The flickering, comic bookstyle animation of 1985 video take on me, by norwegian trio a. You can watch it below and actually help get this iconic video to 1 billion views. Ahas take on me tops 1 billion youtube views variety. Ahas take on me music video becomes second 1980s song to hit. In the fall of 1986, take on me and the sun always shines on t. Ahas take on me rotoscope video hits one billion views on youtube. Jul 15, 2016 watch a ha take on me 1985 watch online on dailymotion.
This arrangement is full of drive and energy perfectly suited for the marching band field it will make you long for the 80s. Take on me 2019 video the clip also includes black and white animation just like the original a ha promo, in which a sketch of frontman morten harket comes to life. Media caption take on me, by aha, entered the top 40 in the uk 25 years ago. Oct 02, 2019 it takes on a slightly slower tempo, though perhaps not as drawnout as ahas unplugged acoustic version of the song. Hunting high and low peaked at number fifteen on the billboard charts and yielded an international numberone single, take on me. The original version was produced by tony mansfield and remixed by john ratcliff. Jul 23, 2011 norwegian synthpop band a ha performing take on me, from their 1st album take on me 1985. What do take on me and crying in the rain sound like.
She also dated morten harket for a brief period of time. Shop vinyl and cds and complete your aha collection. Take on me this demo was recorded at rendezvous studio in sydenham in april 1983. Aha was formed in 1982 by vocalist morten harket, guitarist paul waaktaarsavoy, and keyboardist magne furuholmen. The band was founded by morten harket vocals, magne furuholmen keyboards, and pal waaktaar guitars. Oct 08, 2010 media caption take on me, by a ha, entered the top 40 in the uk 25 years ago. The first arrived in 1984, while the second appeared on the norwegian outfits 1985 debut album, hunting high and low.
It was released as the third single from their debut studio album hunting high and low 1985. The music video for the hit 1985 song take on me by aha now has more than 1bn views on youtube. Rolling stone readers pick the best music videos of all time. The concert is a triumphal journey in reverse chronological order through the aha catalogue, from foot of the mountain 2009 to take on me 1985. Provided to youtube by rhino take on me aha hunting high and low.
Since 1994, aha has broken up and reformed several times, most recently in 2015. The video for the second version of the song was directed by steve barron and used rotoscoping a mix of liveaction and pencil animation. Poignantly, steve also directed what aha said is their final video, in 2010, and it hearkens back to take on me. You can even take a guess at when take on me will reach 1 billion views to win tickets, flights and accommodation for. I thought, how can somebody who looks like a film star, sound like roy. The second version of the song was produced by alan tarney for the groups debut studio album hunting high and low 1985. Many movies rely on songs to set the mood, and there are some that are relied upon a lot what we like to call soundtrack staples. Cmrra, sony atv publishing, latinautor, warner chappell. The original take on me was recorded in 1984 and it took two versions and three releases to finally chart in the united kingdom, reaching number two on the uk singles chart in november 1985. With aha, bunty bailey, alfie curtis, magne furuholmen. A ha s first appearance on saturday superstore in april 1985 when take on me failed to make the top 100 reaching only no. Take on me aha promo videos from 1985 1985 rock peaks.
Steven barron born 4 may 1956 is an irishborn english film director, film producer, writer, and music video director. It is the first version featuring the complete song as. Guest musicians include norwegians per hillestad and jorun bogeberg. The original, which was released in 1984, was replaced in 1985 when aha rerecorded the song by a new version directed by steve barron. Ahas take on me reaches 1 billion youtube streams 35 years.
The second version was produced by alan tarney for the groups debut studio album hunting high and low 1985. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. A ha have won 10 spellemannprisen awards, the norwegian equivalent of the grammy awards. Friends login to see which of your friends have seen this movie. List of movies that have halted or delayed production. He directed the films teenage mutant ninja turtles 1990, coneheads 1993 and the adventures of pinocchio 1996, as well as numerous music videos including michael jacksons billie jean and ahas take on me, with the latter reaching 1 billion views on youtube. Take on me 2019 video the clip also includes black and white animation just like the original aha promo, in which a sketch of frontman morten harket comes to life. Take on me, ahas iconic debut video, has been remastered in 4k for 2020 and beyond. Take on me by aha song meaning, lyric interpretation, video and chart position. It also was nominated for favorite poprock video at the th american music awards in 1986. Born today most popular celebs most popular celebs celebrity news. Ahas take on me rotoscope video hits one billion views on. Take on me was also nominated for favorite poprock video at the american music awards of 1986.
Using the the swing of things demo cd as a guide, heres a look at some aha demos and their different versions. Apr 20, 2011 rolling stone readers pick the best music videos of all time watch the winning videos, including clips by michael jackson, nirvana and guns n roses. Watch aha take on me 1985 watch online on dailymotion. The video for the second version of the song was directed by steve barron and used rotoscoping a mix of liveaction and pencil animation to tell a fantastical love story. The video went on to win six awards at the 1986 mtv video music awards. I think its the first one i ever bought myself, after winning a contest at school. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. The b side is a live version recorded in 2009, aha clearly arent what they used to be, but damn are they trying. Licensed to youtube by umg on behalf of we love music.
Ahas first appearance on saturday superstore in april 1985 when take on me failed to make the top 100 reaching only no. Aha have won 10 spellemannprisen awards, the norwegian equivalent of the grammy awards. This list does not include solo material or other projects recorded by a ha band members. The discography of aha, a norwegian synthpoprock band, consists of ten studio albums, ten compilation albums, five extended plays ep, and thirtynine singles. Rolling stone readers pick the best music videos of all time watch the winning videos, including clips by michael jackson, nirvana and guns n roses. Take on me is a song by norwegian synthpop band a ha, first released in 1984. Achieved a major breakthrough in 1985 with the hit take on me. Taking on the iconic take on me video with ahas magne furuholmen. Hunting high and low peaked at number fifteen on the billboard charts and yielded. The b side is a live version recorded in 2009, a ha clearly arent what they used to be, but damn are they trying. It was the first version featuring the complete song as we know it. Take on me video 1985 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Aha did win eight mtv video music awards, six for take on me and two for the sun always shines on tv.
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