A-ha interview with Morten Harket and Magne Furuholmen

I had the opportunity to interview Morten and Mags at the Wise-Buddha Studios in London in 2009 for Doyouremember.co.uk .
We talked: space invaders, synthesizers and solar power as well as the guys ongoing creativity.
It was a dream come true for me as I've been a fan since I was a teenager. They were a great interview and the twenty minutes went far to quickly.
For more info about me see www.spontaneity.co.uk - there is a link to an audio download of this interview too on Soundcloud and at Doyouremember.co.uk
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[@PhillT1988]

It's great to hear an a-ha interview that doesn't mention Take On Me at all. I love the song, don't get me wrong but there's so much more to a-ha than just Take On Me

[@icebirdgiessen]

morten´s interviews are always special: he talks about the development of a-ha, but also about art and philosophy. that´s a real artist...

[@lindaw.5836]

I love listening to these guys. Magne has a really lovely calm speaking voice and he seems to also have a creative ability in his use of the English language. Nice to feel the love between these guys. Great interview. (Not entirely sure how well I'd be able to keep myself together if I had to interview them😍) Greetings to you Fiona from Cornwall.

[@fionajulian7358]

Linda W. Many thanks. Yes my favourite interview and my voice is a tad squeaky at times as I was surprised to discover that the teenage fan in me was still there 😄😄 Ahhhhh Cornwall. If you’re Cornish, you’ll recognise the origins of my surname 😄😄

[@lindaw.5836]

I have indeed heard of your last name! I really liked your interview. Can I just say I'm not at all jealous of the photo of you with the two guys, what a lovely memory for you to keep! If it was me it would be pride of place for all to see! (I'd also probably have a copy in every single room!) They are both lovely. 😁

[@fionajulian7358]

Thanks for the positive feedback :) It was definitely my favourite interview to date. They are indeed true creatives.

[@brittabeeck4457]

how do you know this?

[@peachykeen7634]

Thank you so much for sharing an interview with insightful, thoughtful questions. These folks are deep souls. Mags is a split between goofball and genius.. and Morten is a seared exterior with a gentle soul, driven to personal perfection and determined to bring encouragement and compassion to those closest to him. So glad you gave them space to share their passions, life, and more of their inner workings.

[@judydenver5362]

WOW!!! What a perfect observation and insight into the guys!! So true, thank you!!!

[@DavinaFaerie]

Morton is unimaginably amazing in every way, & vocally no one comes close.. It's amazing how much more perfect he gets with time... Long live the 80's (no pun intended, lol). :0)

[@danielledredger4030]

Nice interview. You asked some great questions. It was really nice to hear Magne talk about his art and both Morten and Magne about their environmental causes. I Love Take on Me but was really glad to hear an interview where they weren't asked about it, very refreshing, I'm sure they appreciated it too :-)

[@laurasavidge6637]

"Stay open and playful" ... the key to life

[@fionajulian7358]

Hey thanx for this feedback, just read it :) Really enjoyed talking to the chaps. They were really genuine and engaging. Thoroughly enjoyed it :)

[@judydenver5362]

Thank you, Fiona!!! This has got to be one of the most adorable, intelligent, insightful interviews, with the guys, that I have EVER heard or seen!! Your questions were so intelligent, insightful, inspiring and layered in creativity, to inspire the boys to expound on their creativity and genius!!! This was a breath of fresh air, form other mindless, childish interviews that they have been subjected to! You really inspired their eloquence and genius to come out for us in words!!!!

[@judydenver5362]

Morten, Mags, and Paul must be Mensa IQ'S. They are all geniuses in many ways!

[@fionajulian7358]

Thank you @judydenver5362 😊😊

[@alandrew1973]

Solid interview, have to agree with the other comments, good not to hear all the "blah blah Take On Me , blah blah " These guys have always been super intelligent and creative... thus being the amazing musicians they all are, sad Paul wasn't here, but still a great interview !

[@icebirdgiessen]

that was a good interview. good questions and not always the same stuff like "you´re so handsome"

[@socialeader]

Very inspiring and interesting interview with one of my favourite bands. Very refreshing to see an interviewer so professional and passionate in the topic.

[@pancakesandtea]

They are really interesting, and its amazing how articulate and quick witted they are in English

[@judydenver5362]

Yes they are!! I heard from Mags, that Norwegians actually learn English in school, at the same time they are learning Norweigian. I think maybe the only country that does this? So Norwegians start out, bi-lingual. then, of course, they all picked up a bit of a British accent, after living a bit, in England.

[@victoriasmalikova6229]

​@@judydenver5362Russia also does this. But we usually end speaking poor English by the end of school somehow. Probably because of the dramatic differences between Russian and English languages

[@laurasavidge6637]

I love seeing them be supportive of each outside interests... nice

[@fionajulian7358]

Just read your comment :) Morten has brains and good looks, the perfect combination :)

[@brittabeeck4457]

how do you evaluate this man at all after 9 years?

[@maritzaporras4969]

You give us so much happyness thanks to exist. Blessings

[@natasamladenovic1765]

Thank you for this good interview. It was respectfull towards your guests and the audience and professional. Looks like all three of you enjoyed this conversation. I agree with the others about stupid questions...even the bbc wuth that continuous tree climbing question...😩

[@fionajulian7358]

Natasa Mladenovic thank you 😀😀 yes they were great to talk with, so natural. And so very interesting too 🤩

[@ellenh9381]

Hurray, an intelligent interview!

[@plm30]

Wow, amazing interview :) Thanks for sharing

[@NITE_SHIFTING]

Very insightful interview.

[@fionajulian7358]

You're welcome. I wanted to ask things that I didn't know the answers to :) It seemed a wasteful use of the opportunity to ask the same questions that would appear elsewhere :)

[@brittabeeck4457]

wow, what an insight here. Can you repeat your questions, please answer!

[@beverleykorte4460]

Thank u 👏 👏👏👏👏👏💯

[@marielachristian8666]

Who got all these GOSS n pics ov these deadly band I been following 4 years... Aww maan Soo deadly as

[@fionajulian7358]

Thank you for the comment Binny. As you can tell from my voice, I loved doing the interview. And I think they really enjoyed it too. I'll have to get some shares in the time-tourism :-) You didn't fancy going back as far as Morten then to Neolithic times? :)

[@emmyfischer307]

As a history teacher who is particularly interested in the Neolithic I was both surprised and delighted by Morten’s answer:)

[@fionajulian7358]

Hey thanx for the feedback. Indeed I didn't want to waste the opportunity to ask questions or talk about things that I could Google :)

[@jeanettedevereux7664]

Good work

[@glauciaepaulocumplices7801]

Alguém poderia colocar uma legenda em português?

[@fionajulian7358]

Thanks for this great feedback :)

[@Silviatube2006]

thank you so much for this!

[@fionajulian7358]

Was my pleasure, would be happy to do another interview :)

[@00catfink00]

fab!

[@fionajulian7358]

Thanx Adrian :)

[@KellyODonnell1993]

Fiona Julian hey my friend my name is Kelly O'Donnell I'm 22 years and living in Newcastle upon tyne I love a-ha my favourite band do you have any video of this interview please I love watching morten and mags and paul in interviews

[@fionajulian7358]

Hey thanx for this feedback, just read it :)

[@Ami483]

12:59 "repetition ..." what? I can't understand.

[@lindaw.5836]

Magne is saying that 'repetition dulls...'

[@fionajulian7358]

Thank you. Yes I will happily do a follow up interview :-)

[@NITE_SHIFTING]

Very insightful interview. Not your ordinary, everyday questions. Refreshing!

[@brittabeeck4457]

where can we watch the forthcoming ?

[@brittabeeck4457]

we need to know what happened after this

[@brittabeeck4457]

do you have more un/-or interesting things that matter at all you can tell us here?

[@fionajulian7358]

You're welcome Silvia. I would happily do a follow up interview :)

[@brittabeeck4457]

where is it?

[@fionajulian7358]

You're welcome :)

[@brittabeeck4457]

wow, what a remark here and there

[@brittabeeck4457]

and what about the follow-ups

[@brittabeeck4457]

what a boring interview

[@brittabeeck4457]

and also looking only at one same picture doesn't reveal who is actually talking at a point in time