🤚Archived from on 9 April 2011. new XMLHttpRequest : new ActiveXObject 'Microsoft. 87 out of 5, rated• She and Morten, who met on the video shoot, actually dated for a couple of years afterwards. In 2018, a different version of this song was released. The sound was not what A-ha had hoped to achieve, and the album was remixed again. The second video, directed by Irish-born British film director , is the far more widely recognised video for the song. Take on me take on me Take me on take on me I'll be gone In a day or two So needless to say I'm odds and ends But I'll be stumbling away Slowly learning that life is okay Say after me It's no better to be safe than sorry Take on me take on me Take me on take on me I'll be gone In a day or two Take on Me See Also:. Background [ ] "Take On Me" originated from 's and 's previous band. directed a revolutionary animation music video which took six months to create, using professional artists. I couldn't believe my ears at the band's audition when I heard Morten Harket sing. The next release was not successful either and featured a very ordinary performance video. Matt Wong — bass guitar, vocals A1 version [ ] "Take On Me" by from the album "I Got Sunshine" Released 14 August 2000 2000-08-14 Recorded 1998-1999 Length 3: 46• He sings the lowest in the song, A 2 the tonic , at the beginning of the chorus, on the first syllable of the phrase "Take On Me". The song was featured in in a scene towards the end. And while it can definitely be gleaned that his love for her is true, he is the shy type. Archived from on 3 November 2012. The song debuted on the at number fifty-five, peaked at number two for three consecutive weeks, held off the top spot by 's "", and received a certification by the BPI. The and synthesizers were also used for the song. She did work as a children's dance teacher at Wraysbury and Datchet Village Hall, She was listed by Fox News as being one of The Hottest '80s Video Vixens. Once inside, she too appears in the pencil-drawn form, as he sings to her and introduces her to his black-and-white world which features a sort of looking-glass portal where people and objects look real on one side and pencil-drawn on the other. Recording and production [ ] The band moved into an apartment in London and began contacting record companies and publishing houses. Norway• The Show early 1980s with• Van Matre, Lynn 3 November 1985. Track 1 is produced by Alan Tarney. Archived from on 19 December 2009. 49 votes, average: 4. As the woman reads, the waitress brings her coffee and the bill. "Take On Me" — 3:31• The single was released in the USA one month after the music video, and immediately appeared in the Billboard Hot 100 and a worldwide smash, reaching No. Track 3 is the same version as the album version. Music video [ ] The music video was directed by Stuart Gosling. Then four months spent doing hand-drawn drawings. In the United States, Warner Bros. Legacy [ ] The music video has been subject to various parodies. Arriving at a dead end, he tears a hole in the paper wall so that the woman can escape as the menacing opposing racers close in on him and they raise their pipe wrench to his face. Select "Take On Me" in the "Filtra" field. — production• It features A1 entering the computer world by putting on glasses after finding out about a deadly. Canada• Harket demonstrates a of over two and a half. singles chronology " Take On Me" 1984 "" 1985 Music videos on on " Take On Me" is a song by Norwegian band , first released in 1984. The band met with producer Tony Mansfield, an expert in the use of the , who mixed the demos with electronic instrumentation. Take on me take on me Take me on take on me I'll be gone In a day or two So needless to say Of odds and ends But I'll be stumbling away Slowly learning that life is OK. The single was largely successful elsewhere, reaching the top of the for nine weeks, topping the singles charts in 26 countries, [ ] including Austria, Belgium, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Switzerland, and reaching the top three in France and number two in Ireland. Track 1 is the same version as the album version. 16 out of 5, rated• After a few meetings, Slater signed them with UK. Archived from on 1 February 2016. An alternative video for the song's international release that contained only the stadium aisle footage was also released. " 2002 Music video on In 1998, band covered "Take On Me" for the film. The episode "" includes a licensed, re-edited version of the video. Morten Harket• 1 billion views as of August 2020. London, England: Spotlight Publications: 10. Austria• This release peaked at number three in Norway but failed to reach audiences abroad. As the chorus progresses, Harket's voice hits ever higher notes, reaching a and hitting the song's highest note E 5, the dominant note at the end. A-ha returned to Norway to earn some money; when they returned to London, they left Lionheart out of frustration. "And You Tell Me" — 1:48• In the latter, the protagonist performs an acoustic cover of the song performed by. Usage in Popular Media This song has been featured, in various capacities, in other forms of pop media. At the same time, his image appears in the woman's hallway; seemingly torn between real and comic form, hurling himself repeatedly left-and-right against the walls as he attempts to shatter his two-dimensional barrier This scene is largely patterned after a climactic scene in the 1980 film. Trending right now…• Neill King — 1984 version• " — 2:22 Personnel [ ]• The original version was produced by and remixed by John Ratcliff. The group re-recorded the song with the help of producer Alan Tarney, releasing the new version in 1985. The used on the second and third releases rotoscoped video version was a — Paul overdubbed real cymbals and hi-hat using this drum machine. Every week it would go up a spot, up three spots…. 116 votes, average: 4. Waaktaar initially thought the song would be too pop to work with although Furuholmen recalled thinking it was "quite catchy". Say after me, "It's no better to be safe than sorry. The crew of the video were director , producer Simon Fields, cinematographer , editor Richard Simpson from Rushes Film Editing, and animators and Candace Reckinger. The idea of the video was suggested by executive , who was pivotal in making "Take on Me" a globally recognised music hit. In popular culture [ ] The song has appeared in films such as 1997 , 2012 , 2016 , 2017 , 2017 , 2018 , 2018 , 2018 , 2020 , and 2020 as a song. Italy• Select "Singoli online" under "Sezione". "Take On Me" was released for the third time in the United Kingdom in September 1985. Waaktaar-Savoy admits that these days he rarely sees the video, which scored six MTV Moonmen in 1986. invested in the revolutionary second video for "Take On Me", which used Tarney's version of the song. The second music video was produced by Limelight Productions. The song appears in video games such as 2008 , 2012 , 2015 , 2018 , and 2020. created a television advertisement inspired by the video. Credits and personnel [ ]• It begins with a montage of pencil drawings in a comic-book style representing motorcycle racing, in which the hero played by Morten Harket is pursued by two opponents, one of whom is played by English actor. After flying for a distance, they find the virus and destroy it, saving the world. In September 2012, Bailey appeared as the mystery guest on 's , with her appearance in the a-ha videos being the correct answer. CD, maxi-single, enhanced, CD1• "", 1985 as the Girl• Select singles in the Format field. The cover was released as part of the album. "Love Is Reason" — 3:04• Formats and track listings [ ]• He then turns the page to draw what would become Weezer's band logo. The video was also one of the first to be made into a. " Wickham immediately signed A-ha to Warner Brothers America, after learning several previous attempts had failed to make "Take On Me" a commercial success. The video also features some scenes of Calpurnia playing, filmed with the rotoscoping technique that made the original A-ha video famous. The comic's hero, after winning the race, seemingly winks at the woman from the page. The original version was produced by Tony Mansfield, and remixed by John Ratcliff. Select Platinum in the Certification field. Select 2015年7月 on the drop-down menu• Wide exposure on made the song quickly soar to the top position of the on 19 October 1985 its fifteenth week on the chart. The lyrics are a plea for love and constructed in a with a before the final chorus. In January 1983, the band returned to London in search of a recording contract. The video, set in 1985 in the "Cuomo Residence", shows Wolfhard as Cuomo and the rest of Calpurnia, lip-syncing to the song while "rehearsing" it in the residence's living room. "Stop! Video on Trial: "Episode No. This version was prominently used in the 2018 superhero movie Deadpool 2. "Take On Me" UK 2K Mix — 3:25• Select "Tutti gli anni" in the "Anno" drop-down menu. "Take On Me" is a song that includes acoustic and electric guitars and keyboards, written at a very fast of 169 beats per minute. We're talking away I don't know what I'm to say I'll say it anyway Today's another day to find you Shying away I'll be coming for your love, okay? In June 2009, she was one of the first people to take advantage of the car and was invited to breakfast with the at the time,. Believing the customer left without paying the bill, she angrily crumples and throws the woman's comic book into a bin. Archived from on 7 November 2006. "Love Is Reason" Released 19 October 1984 1984-10-19• An accompanying music video was released on 12 February 2019, in which rock band —led by frontman "Mike" in the original series , here, playing a younger version of Weezer's own frontman, star. Filmography [ ]• It turns out "Take on Me" has one of the biggest pitch ranges of any song I've done so far on this site, spanning nearly 3 octaves. Initially the band felt the riff was too pop oriented for their band, thus the first version of the song was more "punky" in an attempt to offset the riff. In fact the track is widely regarded as one the most heavily-utilized songs in recent years. 41 out of 5, rated• A mix of a drum machine, the , acoustic guitars, and electronic instrumentation serves as the song's. Rock and the Money-Hungry Party Girls 1988• The hero punches one of the thugs aside and retreats with the woman into a maze of paper. "", 1985 as the Girl• It would pick up, then slow down. Length• A new version was released in 1985 and produced by for the group's debut studio album 1985. "Take On Me" Original version — 3:18• Reel Big Fish also included a live version of the song in their live album and live DVD's You're All in This Together and Track listing [ ]• Ann on It's a bit odd, but for some reason really enjoys spending her free time on a laptop ideally with a coffee and a cat rather than 'going out' or 'having fun'! The visuals of the video were used as an homage for 's music video for "". "Why Do All the Girls Think They're Fat? However, he is determined to be the recipient of her love while the opportunity is ripe. 112 votes, average: 4. We're talking away I don't know what I'm to say I'll say it anyway Today is another day to find you Shying away I'll be coming for your love. A new version was produced by Alan Tarney for the group's debut studio album Hunting High and Low 1985. It included elements of what would later become "Take On Me", including the central synth riff, which Magne Furuholmen created when he was 15 years old. The song can also be played through and Just Dance Unlimited. In 2020, former Warner Brothers UK and Reprise executive appeared in A-ha's official anniversary documentary A-ha: The Making of Take On Me, to explain how the song's success was due to several parties realising the band's true value. 590 votes, average: 4. After this, Warner Brothers' main office in the United States decided to invest in the band, and gave them the opportunity to re-record the song. — , trumpet• The song can also be found on. Alternatively or you can shift the song up a few semitones, but then you'll have a crazy high note to deal with later - your call, I went for the former! In the United States in October 1985, it became the only A-ha song to top the , assisted by wide exposure on of its innovative music video, directed by. — drums• As they were arriving in Aspen, the passed parody boutique stores, such as Kucci Gucci , Tiffany's Aspen Tiffany's , Prahda Prada , and Bernies Barney's. Magne played the main melody on a analog. Take on me take on me Take me on take on me I'll be gone In a day or two So to say Of odds and ends But I'll be away Slowly that life is OK Say me It's no to be safe than sorry Take on me take on me Take me on take on me I'll be gone In a day or two Oh, the that you say, yeah Is it life or Just to play my away? Plot [ ] The video's main theme is a romantic fantasy narrative. Morten Harket• "Love Is Reason" — 3:04• : Headlines and Deadlines — The Hits of a-ha 1991• CD, maxi-single, enhanced, limited edition, CD2• In the United States in October 1985, the song became the only A-ha song to top the Billboard Hot 100, assisted by the wide exposure on MTV of its innovative music video, directed by Steve Barron. It also made an appearance on a 2005 episode of The Simpsons. However, he then wakes up and tries to break out of his comic-book frames. Archived from on 8 April 2009. 1984• The Netherlands• The song has featured in television series such as episode "", 2005 , episode "", 2005 , episode "", 2012 , episode "Identity Crisis", 2013 , episode "Thrilla in Natesvilla", 2014 , episode "G'Day Melbourne", 2017 , episode "Booth Three", 2018 and episode "No Better to Be Safe Than Sorry", 2019. Blistein, Jon 30 December 2019. Frank, Allegra 7 December 2018. Archived from on 8 November 2012. And Make Your Mind Up"• "Take On Me" Long version — 4:47 a. The woman, now back in the real world and found lying beside the bin to the surprise of cafe guests and staff, retrieves the comic from the bin and runs home where she attempts to smooth out the creases to learn what happens next. England Occupation , Years active 1980—2008 Therese "Bunty" Bailey born 23 May 1964 is a former English model, dancer and actress. He detailed how the song finally became the worldwide smash hit still widely recognised today. Track 1 is produced by Alan Tarney. In Norway, A-ha's native country, "Take On Me" reentered the singles chart, reaching a new peak of number one, a year after it was first released. The first take of the song was inspired in part by member and his "almost mathematical but very melodic, structured way of playing". Australia• 54 out of 5, rated• — celesta, keyboards, trumpet, vocals• Directed by Thomas Robsahm and Alsaug Holm, it has been in production since 2016. Eddy, Chuck 18 January 1991. "Take On Me" Long version — 3:46• Magne Furuholmen• "Take On Me" has been covered by many artists including , , and the cast! "And You Tell Me"• Contents• His version drops the iconic keyboard riffs and features a new one. Defunct 2008 as Gypsy Momma References [ ] Archived from on 22 July 2011. One of the tracks rehearsed around this time was called "Miss Eerie", which had an original title of "Panorama". 6" 2006• Waaktaar and Furuholmen relocated to London to try their hand in the music industry there, but returned to Norway after six months of disappointment. Deals are also under way for South Korea, Italy, Belgium, Finland, Israel, Iceland and Sweden. The new recording achieved a cleaner and more soaring sound and a section instead of the earlier quick fade-out; the song was soon completed and re-released in the UK, but the record label's office in London gave them little support, and the single flopped for the second time. — guitars, keyboards, drum programming, backing vocals• The band signed with Ratcliff, who introduced them to manager Terry Slater. Type Take On Me in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter. All three members of A-ha Paul, Morten and Magne wrote this song. — lead vocals• The video won six awards and was nominated for two others at the 1986 MTV Video Music Awards. He said, "I got a call from Terry Slater. The original "Take On Me" was recorded in 1984 and it took two versions and three releases finally to chart in the United Kingdom, reaching number two on the UK Singles Chart in October 1985. The original 1984 version of the song is also featured nearer to the beginning of the film. Soon after, Bridges disbanded. Rice, Nicholas 19 February 2020. Back in the cafe, the waitress returns to find the woman missing. "And You Tell Me" — 1:48• "Alternative Baby" — 2:56• They decided to record new demos, and chose the studio of musician and producer John Ratcliff, intending to re-record five songs. I thought, this is unbelievable. Prior to that date, only four songs from the entire 20th century had reached that elusive mark "" and "" by , "" by , and "" by making "Take On Me" the fifth video from that time period ever to do so. Wickham placed the band on high priority and applied a lateral strategy with further investment. Wallach version [ ] A cover by was featured in the film. This version of the song is a slower tempo and features a piano and a single acoustic guitar accompanying the voice, without the synths and drums of the original. journalist Tim DiGravina described "Take On Me" as "a new wave classic laced with rushing keyboards, made emotionally resonant thanks to Morten Harket's touching vocal delicacy. "I Got Sunshine" — 3:41• "Take On Me" Single version — 3:46• As of June 2014, the song has sold 1,463,000 digital copies in the US after it became available for download in the digital era. Matheson, Whitney 18 September 2013. addEventListener 'message', self. Patterson, Sylvia 12 February 2000. You're all the things I've got to remember You're shying away I'll be coming for you anyway Take on me take on me Take me on take on me I'll be gone In a day Take on me take on me Take me on take on me I'll be gone In a day Take on me take on me Take me on take on me fuente: musica.。
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