a-ha - Take On Me (Official 4K Music Video)REACTION!!!

[@kilgh]

Norwegian band. Morten Harket is the lead singer. The clip was made with rotoscoping. Hand drawing every frame of film. Band still exists.

[@RareHarmony]

And at least as of five years ago, he can still hit those notes.

[@penname5766]

Yes I think it took two animation artists three months to produce all the drawings.

[@markwebster7435]

@@RareHarmony was still hitting it last year in dublin

[@john-stringham]

16 weeks of rotoscoping... By hand.

[@laminage]

Right On! Norway is also the Birthplace of Annifryd Lyngstand aka Frida The Brunette in ABBA, and it's also the place where they gave Dr. King & President Obama the Nobel Peace Prize. Another Popular Band in the 1990's was A-1. This song also went to Number One in the US.

[@zerocool9772]

TAKE ON ME was voted #1 80s pop song of all time and i agree....THE SOUND THE VOICE THE MELODY.....SOOOO 80s!

[@FuzzyBuddz]

I was born in 1980 and this song defines the 80s to me.

[@MichaelMyersxx]

I was born in 1978 and this song haunts my earliest memories as far back as I can remember this song is playing in the background

[@monkeytennis8861]

By who and when?

[@fidel2xl]

This song is actually from around 1984/1985 --- not the 1990s.

[@RTDavis0503]

Yeah I was in highschool when this came out

[@mcgee227]

@@RTDavis0503 I graduated in 1985 so I was right there with you. Music sucks now don't it?

[@RTDavis0503]

@@mcgee227 I don't even listen to the radio it's so bad

[@daveyhouston]

@@RTDavis0503 I was in college 85

[@roymathis1971]

Wow, yall are a bit ahead of me, I remember this song fondly, I was around 10/11 years old when this song came out.

[@htbald1]

So many great 80s bands, a-ha, Depeche Mode, Tears for Fear, Culture Club, Kajagoogoo,Human League, Spandau Ballet, ABC and so many more. The 80s musically was definitely the best decade, so much originality. You can't go wrong reacting to any of these.

[@Milliardo5]

Practically listed many of the bands I grew up with in my teens back in the 80s.

[@martinaharket2293]

He sings still like that; they are still active (I go to see them live, nowadays!). His voice is into Guinnes World Record TWICE!

[@TonyMontanaDS]

Now show me a song today that people will still be listening to 36 years from now.

[@Wesker1984]

Coldplay MIGHT make it, 21 years now.

[@dolphin8077]

"Paranoid" "Heaven and hell" from Sabbath (for example) and many others from the best music ERA , the 70'/80' and part of 90'

[@gonzo2495]

^^Same bullshit with every generation. Back then A-Ha was cringy af and only girls and gays listened to it. It became a classic yes, but back then...And there were masses of one-hit-wonders in the 80s.

[@markwebster7435]

@@gonzo2495 ok for a start I’m guessing you are American , a-ha were not one hit wonders, they abandoned the idea of sticking with America to concentrate on other countries , they were massive around the world , they have ten studio albums and are still going today worldwide, they hold two Guinness book of records records, largest paying audience in 91 when they played to 198,000 people, and Morten holds the longest note in a released song. So yea do a bit of research before you make silly untrue comments. As for your gay comment.....grow up !

[@gonzo2495]

@@markwebster7435 You're guessing wrong, i am from austria. I never said that they were a one hit wonder, it was a response to Randy Murray, but on the second read i must say that it doesnt make much sense. I misread. Learn receptive reading (me too) or ask if you unsure before giving an uninteresting speech. Now i am guessing. i guess that you werent around in 85, i was 15, punk was big, hair metal was big. This was "cool". A-ha was mainstream. Nobody my age would have admitted that they like this song. me included, but everyone watched in on MTV, it was maybe the first music video i saw on mtv, this or peter gabriel sledgehammer. I like them till today, not as a fan but it is catchy and the video was groundbreaking. Check out the unplugged Version. And now, take your little wikipedia knowledge and shove it up your pretentious arse. goodbye.

[@bcpr9812]

36 years later, it still holds up as a great song with a unique video concept.

[@Tony-rz4ks]

this music video was ahead of its time...the first music video I ever watched as a kid. awesome!!!!

[@oscarnelson6922]

Great reaction! One of the best songs from the 1980s ever in my opinion. I’m really happy that you both liked it.

[@keithalanbaker535]

This Norwegian band had huge success in the United Kingdom including 18 top 40 hits (9 of which reached the top 10) this song reached number two and the follow up single titled The sun always shines on TV reach number one in the charts. They also recorded the theme tune to the James Bond film The Living Daylights.

[@barryserpa5174]

Morten is in his late 50’s or early 60’s He can still hit all the high notes today

[@hollyodell4012]

I remember so well when this came out, I was 8 years old, everyone was obsessed with it, that high note he hits, I can remember people singing it on the school bus, trying to hit that note, me included😁

[@alphaomega7191]

Gotta love rotoscoping - it's done by filming live then drawing over each frame.

[@xyira777]

I have 💯 respect for you, not many people your age would even think about a-ha let alone do a reaction video to them. Nothing but love to the two of you.

[@Islendingar]

This track is from the 1980’s. The band consist of Morten Harket on vocals, Paul Waaktar-Savoy on guitars and Magne Furuholmen (or Mags as he prefers) on keyboards. You need to check out these other tracks Hunting High and Low The Sun Always Shines on TV Manhattan Skkyline Cry Wolf Scoundrel Days Crying’ In The Rain Summer Moved On Velvet Cast In Steel Bandstand Lifelines

[@nitro_001newman2]

This was a state of the art video, back in the day. Reminds me a little bit like Tron, only stuck in a comic book, instead of a video game.

[@1TonyNash]

This band was 'all the rage' back in 85 and onwards. Loved this track and I strongly suggest; "The Sun Always Shines on TV." They had some good albums. Nice reaction there both :-)

[@pdogone1]

i love it when young people are having fun and appreciate what came before!

[@badcappincarrot8085]

I swear to God. Watch her face when he's first trapped. Then banging the walls. When he finally collapsed was absolutely the most adorable thing ever.

[@Isleofskye]

The most watched video EVER on MTV and one only a few KZbin videos to get over a BILLION VIEWS and it is 35 YEARS OLD ! Over 3,000 HAND DRAWINGS that took over 4 months and our friend originally was not paying attention even missing the early comic book wink but THEN you did get into it !

[@GinMae]

Thanks for this, Dean Bros -- this video won so many awards -- so unique at the time!

[@mcgee227]

This was the heart and the height of the '80s.

[@matthewhenderson5900]

That and George Michael.

[@michaeltipton5500]

There's your lead singer at the end. Morten Harkett.

[@Wesker1984]

This song's about as old as me 😆, I'm 36! A-ha: The Sun Always Shines On TV 📺 The Living Daylights Hunting High And Low

[@Khirad]

The literal spoof was great of this video years back. Be careful about Norway, you might listen to Combichrist Aggrotech or Black Metal like Gorogorth next. Uff Da! I grew up with this on MTV.

[@badcappincarrot8085]

I loved when he was totally broken and tried to break out. Her face was priceless. He was just bopping along. Absolutely adorable. Dump her I'm giving you a beating.

[@kylefrandsen2665]

Love that you're flashing me back to all of the stuff I grew up on. You have no idea how ground-breaking this video was. They didn't have computers to do graphics. This was done by hand. MTV started in 1981 and the field was wide open for artists to explore new ideas. Maybe check out Peter Gabriel's "Sledge Hammer" where they shot a frame, changed something (even if it was just his mouth position), shot the next frame and so on using stop motion techniques.

[@j0hnf_uk]

The eponymous 80's song.

[@luanadepaula92]

Me sinto velha vendo jovens ouvindo A-ha pela primeira vez kkkkk Já escutei mtoooooooo Amo ♡

[@suzannebaan1337]

Where you've been, sweety, years before you were born ;-) Love you both for liking AHA. Love from the Netherlands

[@citizensammy2303]

She's too adorable to be gangsta. I'd just take her shopping. What an absolute doll!!

[@makkie211175]

you guys have too realize that this video was made without computers, so the clip was revolutionair beyond everyones imaginations. The video was so big, that it made the song world famous.

[@22tango79]

Ah-a is known throughout the world though less so in the US (though their legend continues to grow as the decades go by). They’ve sold tens of millions of records. Their first two albums are masterpieces of pop: Hunting High and Low, and Scoundrel Days.

[@curlygal7315]

Still one of my favorite songs/videos of the ‘80’s!! Great video concept too! 😎🔥💕

[@28gatorgutz]

This song brought back some flashbacks lol. 1985 for me was a great year. My childhood friends and I called it the Summer of 85 till this day. Just kids having a great time when we could. Before we knew the struggles of life. Which was going on all around us. Just too young to know or see it.

[@PurpleBroomApothecary]

The band is a-ha. Morten Harket is the lead singer and Magne Furuholmen (Mags) is on key boards with Pål (Paul) Waaktaar-Savoy is on drums/guitar. This song came out originally in 1984 with a totally different video but when the band changed management in 1985, the video was redone with rotoscoping and became a hit. Still the best.video.ever. The band is from Norway.

[@aleksanderfinstad5785]

A-HA: The proud of Norwegian music ❤❤❤ Thank your for react to this amazing Song!!!

[@go234ko96ts5]

This creative masterpiece came out in 1985 and the single went on to sell over 7 million copies .Song was great and video was ahead of its time. On YOU Tube this song has at least a billion views maybe more.

[@reiserdu]

a-ha has the world record of paying spectators in a singel concert! 198000 in Maracana stadium In Rio De Janeiro in the year 1991!

[@CakeValentine]

His voice is so amazing ❤️❤️

[@miamiman24]

I love this song, growing up in the 80s and 90s, I loved the music then as well as stuff up to now and inbetween. But people who don't know this song, but know the song blinding lights by The weeknd. That's a great song too. I do feel The weeknd was inspired by that iconic music jingle. It's not the same, but that 80s sound jingle to it and some variation, but makes me think of this song.

[@avemaria3673]

Not inspired, but making a copy cat without paying the due respect to the original song, I hated that Bad attitude from the Wknd

[@miamiman24]

@@avemaria3673 it’s not a copy. The melody has different rhythm and sounds and higher. It’s different but has similarities. If every song that some resemblance to the other was considered copied, then every singer or band would be paying previous popular singers or bands. There are only so many chords and sounds and Melodies and rhythms in a song, where songs will converge to have similarities to each other and not copied nor attempting to

[@danielguerrero4121]

you guys are the first REACTERs to this video that pronounced the groups name correctly!

[@protorhinocerator142]

I love watching people react to this video for the first time. One of the best videos ever, and one of the best video/song pairings ever. The graphics are pretty good for today but they were absolutely mind-blowing back in 1985. There was nothing close to this anywhere. Extreme cutting edge. I've yet to see anyone yawn watching this video. It's riveting.

[@jenniferculpepper856]

This is from the mid 1980's... I want to say 1985.

[@herrbonk3635]

This tune was first released in october 1984.

[@badcappincarrot8085]

When he finally got up her eyes glazed over. So cute.

[@warre1]

their video for The Sun Always Shines On TV begins with short sequel for this video.

[@emmahowells8334]

The group is called a-ha lead singer Morten Harket & it's in the 80's guys.😎🎶👌

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

Yessss! This was the fantastic 80’s!! When this dropped, we were like 😮! Loved the song and the video was ahead of its time- HUGE hit and massively huge video! 💜✌️✨

[@Thedesertguy75]

Lol, 90s... this is all 80s! The best and funnest decade....it was magic being alive then....props to you 2 for going back but man you missed the great times...

[@xoxxobob61]

"Take On Me" by A~ha is only 1 of 3 Videos on KZbin to have over One Billion Views !

[@NUCL3AR991]

How old is your KZbin? because I know at least a hundred videos with over 1 billion views

[@xoxxobob61]

@@NUCL3AR991 Not sure about that but I was referring to Music videos by the Artist on their channel.

[@cnucklz09]

Eminem has 3 videos with a billion views just by himself.

[@MrRolemaster]

@@cnucklz09 he said MUSIC

[@John-gv2ug]

It was the 6th music video made BEFORE KZbin's creation to reach one billion views- "Bohemian Rhapsody"(Queen), "Smells Like Teen Spirit"(Nirvana), "Sweet Child O' Mine" and "November Rain" (Guns N' Roses), "Numb"(Linkin Park). The first to reach one billion was "Gangnam Style". The most popular is "Baby Shark Dance" with 7.17 billion. There are currently over 100 with one billion.

[@kimmycook2698]

Now do their other hits, Hunting High and Low...Sun Always Shines On TV, it's a continuation of the story in this video.

[@TonyMontanaDS]

I've Been Losing You and Living Daylights are really good as well.

[@julieb3996]

The Sun Always shines on TV is a trip

[@redryder6523]

This was put out around 1986 or so. I'm glad the girl liked the style of clothes we rocked back then. They weren't called the awesome 80's for no reason. Awesome clothes, awesome music, awesome movies, awesome cars. Long live the 80's, they rocked.

[@bobblowhard8823]

Hey, kids, welcome to the magical world of the eighties.

[@Divine1Right]

This is a one hit wonder from the 80s and one of the most iconic videos ever made.

[@laminage]

They also had another Song called "The Sun Also Rises On TV" in the 1990's it was covered by another Norwegian Band called A-1. They as well as Annifrid Lyngstad aka (Frida) The Brunette from Abba were the only folks of Norwegian Blood to do American Bandstand. People loved this Video (including myself) back in the day.

[@pa3997]

I would not call a band with nearly 100 million sold records a one hit wonder. They were (and are) massively successful in most parts of the world, just not the USA.

[@RM6737]

A-ha is not a one hit wonder. They had other hits: Hunting High And Low, Stay On These Roads, etc.

[@bjrsherino7085]

A-ha is a norwegian synthpop band, and the lead singer is Morten Harket!

[@DaPrintHouse]

Posted my fav song on my birthday, you guys are a gift, thank you!

[@alexakl6445]

I'm 56 years old now - was 19 when this came out. It was the most popular video on MTV back then, plus it's really one of the best music videos ever created. Such an 80's beat. You gotta do the "Carlton" dance to it as you guys started to do there earlier. lol Great reaction

[@erickthomas325]

I got 3 songs to recommend and I hope you guys get to them someday. I believe it’s 3 new artists you haven’t reacted to, but each one is absolutely amazing!!! 👌👌👌 Not to mention, each of these artists have extensive discographies any one of which I’m sure is a rabbit hole you’ll find worth exploring! Tiny Dancer - Elton John Make Me Smile - Chicago Turn the Page - Bob Seger One more that the same could be said for; incase you wanna go a little different direction: Dixieland Delight - Alabama Preferably with 🎧🎧🎧‼️ Though I don’t think you’ll be disappointed either way.

[@unicornlive2720]

Great reaction. Thank You for both paying attention to the song AND the video.

[@LaptopLarry330]

This was an historic music video for its groundbreaking animation work. It was an inspiration for three-dimensional computer animation.

[@kennbicknell5492]

This was on MTV constantly in 1985 when they actually played music videos 24 hours a day. The video has been viewed more than ONE BILLION times and won many awards. A-Ha is still pretty popular in Europe, but those boys are all in their 60s now! You should react to their other big hit "The Sun Always Shines On TV."

[@salvadormarley]

How wonderful seeing you see this - I was 17 when this great song came out. My era.

[@federer911]

Greatest video of all time!!

[@patrickwood9692]

Keep in mind that these images are done without computer graphics back then. That is amazing how it was put together to tell a story.

[@ashemobaby]

I LOvE this song! My mom has it on her iPod and whenever we go on trips I’m excited when it comes on. Definitely an 80s girl for life!

[@attrennux0000]

Oh wow that's sweet.

[@yesorlando05]

This song and video came out in 1985.

[@rachaelgosser5659]

The song The Sun always shines on TV is kind of a continuation of this video if I remember right.

[@suchendelokidottir5673]

For a very long time this was considered the best music video ever made. It still makes the list, for obvious reasons.

[@TheGrace2009]

They had two great songs back in the 80's... this one, and THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS, from the James Bond movie THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS with Timothy Dalton as Bond.... Great song, and great movie; check it out... kzbin.info/www/bejne/epepk5x8pKaKoK8

[@debbieepps7029]

Oh my goodness, how cute was the youngest Dean Bro, so infatuated with his girl that he couldn't pay attention to the end of this song. YOUNG love , nice to see .He needs to at least re-watch the end. Great reaction as always, love how the younger generationS are listening to our older music.

[@robmetaldeth1889]

Yeah, whether its 1985 or 2021, the guy will ALWAYS hit that note.

[@John-gv2ug]

"Where I've been?", well, not born when this came out. Also, one billion views before yours, so way back in the queue.

[@deliapiedrahita9985]

Dying on how you two say back in the day "90s" I felt old 🤣😪

[@Yoda-lh7hx]

But it came out in 1985

[@maria-elenalaflam4685]

Watch the A-ha Making of Take on me. They explain how they made the video and the success of the band.

[@wookiespet]

Now you know we all want to see you react to the MTV unplugged acoustic version Of this song. It sounds like an entirely different song. It's unreal!

[@orlandoawilliams799]

I was sitting in the theater watching "Deadpool 2", listening to an acoustic version of "Take Me On" during a scene, thinking to myself "Wow, this is a REALLY nice cover - I wonder who did it?" When I found out during the credits, I felt like I was cheated by not knowing all these years that there was such an incredible unplugged version! 😄

[@raffingisele9171]

Super clip.. Excellent groupe 🇳🇴.. 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏

[@ericbriceno3750]

Beutifour music 80tas aha very very good song beutifour reacción 👏👏👏👏👍😉

[@demonhunter2034]

And they sounds just like this track when they sing live

[@billholder1330]

Lead singer is Morton Harket. If angels exist, they sing like Morton Harket.

[@IchSaluki74]

We loved a-ha then. Every girl had a crush on Morten. Oh, and if you want to see how life is changing people - here is an recent and unplugged version. No longer upbeat, as we are middle aged now :-) kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6mufmajfNllpqc

[@Debado69]

Ya'll are adorable!!! Love watching your reactions!

[@ELVENGADOR858]

80S FOREVER

[@timlenard1646]

Lol, in the studio making the beat.. this was a time when ppl ACTUALLY played the instruments, we didnt have the computers and fake beats to steal from, this was REAL, ACTUAL talent .

[@frankieshankly703]

You are a lovely couple, keep it up, best regards from Norway 😍

[@poetinmyheart94]

I like this girl. She pays attention and appreciates what she's listening to (and watching!). This music video was massive in the 80's!!!!

[@fitzeefreshvids1888]

Great seeing you two in great moods, ref Halloween 🎃 vid much love from Minneapolis 🤘🏻

[@kevinstewart449]

She is also in great Billy Idol video "Got to be a Lover", that I think you two would enjoy

[@animeman84]

Steve Barron,the director of the video,also did Billie Jean from Michael Jackson,among MANY others

[@necromantic2955]

god job Amazing reaction,and great reaction

[@El-ingobernable]

the fact that theyre not that impressed by the video alone.... i mean for it being from the 80s (but they thought it was the 90s)

[@xijinbling2373]

Mortens' resemblance to Patrick Swayze is uncanny.

[@chefg_murder1191]

#DeanBros , great production and revolutionary video design. Totally amazing, been in multiple shows. #FamilyGuy. Best remake ever...and visualization.

[@ninowaynedayne3218]

80s Legendary

[@peterfromgermany2431]

Aha with this Song are one of the biggest Hits in the 80. And this one : Fury in the Slaughterhouse - Time to wonder!

[@Isleofskye]

Love Your Reaction and I have never seen this innovative video before :)

[@dioscurimas1018]

I grew up watching the 80s videos your reacting to. When M TV was literally just music videos 1982ish.

[@charleswilliams6236]

Take on me is a awesome song

[@peterfriel5129]

The song reached no 2 here in the UK 1985 The lead singer Morten and the blonde girl Therese Bailey did actually fall in love in real life and were dating 🥰🥰

[@LepricahnsGold]

They had a follow-up video to this one called "The Sun Always Shines on T.V.". It was #20 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

[@lifewithkaylee9362]

Btw I love ya'll cs ya'll vibin wit my favorite 80s song and my 80s crush