The whole debut album Hunting High And Low is a masterpiece, every song is special, so unique and years ahead of its time. These songs are timeless (like every a-ha song). The more you hear them, the better they sound. Each time you can discover a different facet, a different meaning...I know so many bands, so many songs, but they never got under my skin like the songs from a-ha. This group is the best in the world in every way ❤️
Seen Aha live in Oslo. This should have been their James Bond song... Perfect. Almost odd how "take on me" seems to be their one thing that will live on.
It is funny when I remember people used to say A-ha was "just a teen fad". I can not speak for other countries, but here in Brazil the story was very different. Back in 1989 the group came to Brazil with their tour and they played two nights in Rio de Janeiro for 80.000 people each night. After that, three more shows in São Paulo for about 70.000 people each night. In 1991 the group was invited to play at the Rock in Rio Festival and they made history when 200.000 people went to Maracanã stadium to see them. Thanks for the video reaction. This song is one of their best indeed.
A real 1980s ballad masterpice, maybe the best song from A-HA! As a Norwegian🇧🇻 a-ha fan, a warm thank you for react to this amazing song and music-video! 🙏❤🇧🇻
I was in my late teens when this was out.I will never forget how much i got affected and connected to this beautiful tune.And i won't forget first time i saw the band performing this live front rows from stage.I couldn;t help crying all way through the song.Some Parts there was absolute silence with us getting lost in watching Morten's divine delivery and some part with the audience exploding in cheering and rapturous applause causing an emotional quake.I was lucky enough to feel less uncomfortable after noticing some others around me getting teary too.
What a song, what a unique, beautiful voice (and man 🙈😅). Morten could read the operating instructions for a washing machine in that voice, I would still listen as if it were the most beautiful song in the world😂
The hunting high and low album was written as a kind of love letter to Paul's (guitars and songwriter) girlfriend (now wife) Lauren. Morten's hair is soaring and powerful just like his vocals.
Ah, this song came out when I was about to move to East Berlin three years before the wall would fall down. What a hope this song gave me! Great memories of my youth, that song always takes me back ❤️
Morten that Scandi Nordic mega performer.Great stuff,fab video piercing melody and lyrics.Imagine being in love and desperate.Pal who also wrote the lyrics was disarmingly true and devastated.I can't remain unaffected but getting emotional by his love and desperation since it's a self confessed discription of the state he was in at the time.
I had no idea they had any other songs other than 'Take On Me'. One hit wonder. Well, that wasn't true. What an incredible song with the lyrics, the arragement, and that beautiful etherial voice! I loved it! I might be stopping by the app store to find some A-ha!! Thank you!! LUKE don't forget my request of "Praying for Time" by George Michael off his Listen Without Predjuce album. I know I'm not a patreon, but give us some love that can't afford it yet. I have to buy Christmas presents! Lol! Thanks from Florida!
i was 13 when this came out.i had it on cassette and played it enough to know all the lyrics to all the songs.i fancied morton and thought he had eyes like kurt russell.
As my avatar shows... Morten has been my favorite singer the first day I heard his beautiful voice at age 13 and I am now 50... he has the voice of an angel!!
Love this whole album. If you haven’t already reacted to either one of these tracks from the same album, I suggest you check out “The Sun Always Shines On TV” and “Love Is Reason” which are my favorite a-ha tracks from the album. The video in particular for “The Sun Always Shines On TV” is really interesting. If you are a synth fan you’ll appreciate “Love Is Reason”
@@alexioverdo5225 OMG Yes! 🙌🏼 Both of those tracks are stellar! Thanks for reminding me and now I have to get my earbuds in and get both those epic synth masterpieces into my head 🎹 🙌🏼
@@jerrycote659 Maybe you should look up more of his a-ha reactions, to show him support for being one of few RUclips reactors that goes further than Take on me?
One of their three or four finest moments. Especially these early recordings, from when MH still had a natural tremor/sob in his voice. My standard comment is that this song gets most of its power from its verses, and that the main verse-melody sounds like it was filched from a waste-paper basket belonging to either Burt Bacharach or A.C Jobim.
Great reaction! It's a shame that here in North America, A-Ha are mainly known only for Take On Me (don't get me wrong, incredible song & video), but their entire debut album is amazing - not a bad track on it!! They are SO much more than typical 80's pop rock - this song is proof positive of that. Been listening to them since this originally came out, and will do so till the end of my days...Cheers!
I dont know if you ever do any 60s music but would love you to react to Lou Christie and the song Is Lighting strikes. Tge lyrics are funny if you really listen to them. Plus he can really get his voice to a high pitch. Love your videos. ❤🌹
Hey Luke, thanks for the reaction :) I've been wanting to send some constructive criticism to you for a while now, so here goes : When I first watched your channel a few years ago, I didn't get through the video, mainly because of the way you start your videos. Most YT reactors start with an over the top intro of "Whatsup its your boy Big Dog etc BACK with another reaction blah blah blah" I feel you can just be normal and positive in your intro, without giving the feeling of someone who is fresh on crack. The reason I bring this up, is because I've found you to be a very thoughtful and intelligent reviewer, who has a lot to offer in the way of analysis on the instrumentation, vocals, mood, lyrics, song writing etc. Somewhere in there I see an intelligent young man with a lot of heart, who thinks about things. That's the guy I want to see more of :) Hope I make sense..
@@duff0120 I'm more familiar with the band's albums and less with solo stuff since some of the solo ones were domestic releases.But i remember a video in a lake with fallen leaves in the surface or smth.I gotta revisit it though to be more sure.Thanx for suggesting.
Aside from "Velvet" I've never been able to enjoy anything A-HA made after the mid-90's. And that was a cover of a "Savoy" song. For me A-HA became bland, and lost both the edge and creativity of their earlier efforts. It's a bit difficult to pinpoint, because A-HA has always mixed the ballads with a more rocked out sound, but I think there's a power that's missing from 2000's and on. Not the power of Morten's voice, but the general kick of their songs. Which is the main reason why I enjoy their output between in the 84-94 time period.
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The whole debut album Hunting High And Low is a masterpiece, every song is special, so unique and years ahead of its time. These songs are timeless (like every a-ha song). The more you hear them, the better they sound. Each time you can discover a different facet, a different meaning...I know so many bands, so many songs, but they never got under my skin like the songs from a-ha. This group is the best in the world in every way ❤️
Because they're hugely relatable
These older songs are very successful here in Brazil, such as Duran Duran
Seen Aha live in Oslo. This should have been their James Bond song... Perfect. Almost odd how "take on me" seems to be their one thing that will live on.
While many people at the time just dismissed a-ha as being "teen idols", they were releasing all these epic, windswept, and beautiful songs.🖤
It is funny when I remember people used to say A-ha was "just a teen fad". I can not speak for other countries, but here in Brazil the story was very different.
Back in 1989 the group came to Brazil with their tour and they played two nights in Rio de Janeiro for 80.000 people each night. After that, three more shows in São Paulo for about 70.000 people each night.
In 1991 the group was invited to play at the Rock in Rio Festival and they made history when 200.000 people went to Maracanã stadium to see them.
Thanks for the video reaction. This song is one of their best indeed.
I’ve been singing this song in my head for 37 going on 38 years. Long live a-ha
A real 1980s ballad masterpice, maybe the best song from A-HA!
As a Norwegian🇧🇻 a-ha fan, a warm thank you for react to this amazing song and music-video! 🙏❤🇧🇻
Not their best one. All their music is the best. Listen to Sound of the Rain by A-Ha. Out of this world!!!
I was in my late teens when this was out.I will never forget how much i got affected and connected to this beautiful tune.And i won't forget first time i saw the band performing this live front rows from stage.I couldn;t help crying all way through the song.Some Parts there was absolute silence with us getting lost in watching Morten's divine delivery and some part with the audience exploding in cheering and rapturous applause causing an emotional quake.I was lucky enough to feel less uncomfortable after noticing some others around me getting teary too.
What a song, what a unique, beautiful voice (and man 🙈😅). Morten could read the operating instructions for a washing machine in that voice, I would still listen as if it were the most beautiful song in the world😂
Hahahaha - truth 😉
@@EtherealForever 😁
So true!!!
Thank you for listening to a-ha again!
😊🎵❤🇳🇴
aha is the only non uk and us band/artist that was able to make a 007 song.
The hunting high and low album was written as a kind of love letter to Paul's (guitars and songwriter) girlfriend (now wife) Lauren. Morten's hair is soaring and powerful just like his vocals.
I'm so in love with this song since my childhood,always gives me goosebumps everytime I listen to,great reaction my friend,thank you so much!🙂🙋♂
Ive loved AHA for the past 4 decades and this is still one of my faves. Take care and merry christmas 😘❤️🇳🇴❤️🏴🎄
So do I
Ah, this song came out when I was about to move to East Berlin three years before the wall would fall down. What a hope this song gave me! Great memories of my youth, that song always takes me back ❤️
Morten that Scandi Nordic mega performer.Great stuff,fab video piercing melody and lyrics.Imagine being in love and desperate.Pal who also wrote the lyrics was disarmingly true and devastated.I can't remain unaffected but getting emotional by his love and desperation since it's a self confessed discription of the state he was in at the time.
A-ha at their best.
The most elegant thing seen and heard on MTV... ever !
I can tell, you would have felt right at home in the 80’s
I had no idea they had any other songs other than 'Take On Me'. One hit wonder. Well, that wasn't true. What an incredible song with the lyrics, the arragement, and that beautiful etherial voice! I loved it! I might be stopping by the app store to find some A-ha!! Thank you!! LUKE don't forget my request of "Praying for Time" by George Michael off his Listen Without Predjuce album. I know I'm not a patreon, but give us some love that can't afford it yet. I have to buy Christmas presents! Lol! Thanks from Florida!
They have released 11 albums
i was 13 when this came out.i had it on cassette and played it enough to know all the lyrics to all the songs.i fancied morton and thought he had eyes like kurt russell.
My most emotional favourite song by them ❤
one of the many good songs of A-ha!
Muito talento pra dá vida a essa bela melodia. Parabéns ao a-ha, muito talento.
You've GOT to do 'Lifelines', 'Foot of the Mountain' and 'Birthright'. Essential A-ha.
Yes !!! Lifelines is a must. Great video too.
@@UnhandyCandy280 LIFELINES one of the band's later masterpieces.
This song and video always make me cry ...
As my avatar shows... Morten has been my favorite singer the first day I heard his beautiful voice at age 13 and I am now 50... he has the voice of an angel!!
What a majestic song and reaction.
I've been a huge fan of A-ha ever since the release of this album ...amazing band
I was a solid fan back then in the 80s and I'm still a fan today. Morten's voice is amazing and their lyrics are always ahead of their time.
I love this song,wonderful strings
This one always gives me goosebumps
I've been privileged to see them live 3 times :)
Thank you for featuring ibe of my favourite band of 80s....they are underrsted but super taented..i hope the world rediscover a ha once again..
I love this song !
Love this whole album. If you haven’t already reacted to either one of these tracks from the same album, I suggest you check out “The Sun Always Shines On TV” and “Love Is Reason” which are my favorite a-ha tracks from the album. The video in particular for “The Sun Always Shines On TV” is really interesting. If you are a synth fan you’ll appreciate “Love Is Reason”
Great stuff Jerry isn't it?!Let's not forget 'Dream my self alive'/Blue Sky' from same album. 2 more Synth heaven gems.
He has reacted to The sun always shines on TV.
@@ahkkariq7406 Thank you for letting me know. I have to look that one up to see what his thoughts were.
@@alexioverdo5225 OMG Yes! 🙌🏼 Both of those tracks are stellar! Thanks for reminding me and now I have to get my earbuds in and get both those epic synth masterpieces into my head 🎹 🙌🏼
@@jerrycote659 Maybe you should look up more of his a-ha reactions, to show him support for being one of few RUclips reactors that goes further than Take on me?
If only we could soar with the eagles! :0)
My favourit Song from Aha
Another great reaction 👍
So powerful !
One of their three or four finest moments. Especially these early recordings, from when MH still had a natural tremor/sob in his voice. My standard comment is that this song gets most of its power from its verses, and that the main verse-melody sounds like it was filched from a waste-paper basket belonging to either Burt Bacharach or A.C Jobim.
Maravilhoso vídeo, e música, e voz lindos demais
You definitely need to get review summer rain it's a new one off their new album,such a beautiful song, keep up the good work more aha please
I was in high school when this came out. Magic.
Great reaction! It's a shame that here in North America, A-Ha are mainly known only for Take On Me (don't get me wrong, incredible song & video), but their entire debut album is amazing - not a bad track on it!! They are SO much more than typical 80's pop rock - this song is proof positive of that. Been listening to them since this originally came out, and will do so till the end of my days...Cheers!
Let's see if any of today's "artists" can compose such music... oh wait, none can't.
Ca-po-la-vo-ro : canzone e video epici 🎶❤️
Thank you for another great video reaction!🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 This was a James Bond film theme if I'm not mistaken.
Gran video ,gran cancion ,great reaction
I dont know if you ever do any 60s music but would love you to react to Lou Christie and the song Is Lighting strikes. Tge lyrics are funny if you really listen to them. Plus he can really get his voice to a high pitch. Love your videos. ❤🌹
react to cold as stone neexxxtttttt pleeeeeeeaaassseee 😩
Semplicemente grandi direi unici
Epic song! Luke,please react A-ha The Wake,please.
Back in the days he was such a girl hunter 😆 This voice
Hey Luke, thanks for the reaction :) I've been wanting to send some constructive criticism to you for a while now, so here goes : When I first watched your channel a few years ago, I didn't get through the video, mainly because of the way you start your videos. Most YT reactors start with an over the top intro of "Whatsup its your boy Big Dog etc BACK with another reaction blah blah blah" I feel you can just be normal and positive in your intro, without giving the feeling of someone who is fresh on crack.
The reason I bring this up, is because I've found you to be a very thoughtful and intelligent reviewer, who has a lot to offer in the way of analysis on the instrumentation, vocals, mood, lyrics, song writing etc. Somewhere in there I see an intelligent young man with a lot of heart, who thinks about things. That's the guy I want to see more of :) Hope I make sense..
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Merci.
Brasil.
train of thought, summer moved on, velvet are another good ones, i think lifelines is my fav aha song.
YES he has to do a reaction on LIFELINES,it's a masterpiece of the band's later recordings.Such a soothing tune,Great video too.
@@alexioverdo5225 heard ``brother`` by morten harket`?
@@duff0120 I'm more familiar with the band's albums and less with solo stuff since some of the solo ones were domestic releases.But i remember a video in a lake with fallen leaves in the surface or smth.I gotta revisit it though to be more sure.Thanx for suggesting.
Aside from "Velvet" I've never been able to enjoy anything A-HA made after the mid-90's. And that was a cover of a "Savoy" song. For me A-HA became bland, and lost both the edge and creativity of their earlier efforts. It's a bit difficult to pinpoint, because A-HA has always mixed the ballads with a more rocked out sound, but I think there's a power that's missing from 2000's and on. Not the power of Morten's voice, but the general kick of their songs. Which is the main reason why I enjoy their output between in the 84-94 time period.