a-ha - The Making of Take On Me (Episode 2)

Part 2 of The Making Of… Take On Me covers the story of the iconic music video with commentary from the band and an array of contributors
An exclusive limited edition blue Take On Me 7" is available now to celebrate the release of The Making Of…Take On Me lnk.to/TakeOnMeBlueVinyl
Watch the Take On Me video and take a guess at when it will reach 1 BILLION VIEWS for a chance to win tickets to meet a-ha on tour bit.ly/ahaTakeOnMe
Produced and Directed by Sorcha Macdonald and Warner Music Entertainment
Project Managed by Katie Graham
Photography by Fritz Johannessen, Henning Kramer Dahl, Just Loomis, Per Arne Skjeggestad, Viggo Bondi
With thanks to… Alan Tarney, Andrew Wickham, Bethany Dawson, Candace Reckinger, Ed Miliband, Ed Sheeran, Harald Wiik, James Blunt, Jamie Carter, Jeff Ayeroff, John Beug, John Hughes, Just Loomis, Magne Furuholmen, Michael Patterson, Morten Harket, Nile Rodgers, Paul Waaktaar-Savoy, Pete Vuckovic, Richard Hughes, Tim Rice-Oxley, Tom McPhee, Tyler Shoemaker, The Savoy Café and Harriet Davis
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The a-ha channel is the official KZbin home of the Norwegian Pop trio a-ha, who achieved global stardom in 1985 when their debut single, “Take On Me” from the album ‘Hunting High And Low’ topped the charts in 36 different countries on its way to becoming one of the best-selling singles of all time, and the 5th most streamed song of the 20th century. a-ha struck chart gold again with “The Sun Always Shines On T.V.” and “Cry Wolf,” and recorded the theme to the 1987 James Bond film “The Living Daylights”. The a-ha KZbin channel is proud to host the music videos from these hits alongside live performance videos, lyric videos, and the solo work of band members Morten Harket (lead vocals), Paul Waaktaar-Savoy (Guitar), and Magne Furuholmen (Keyboards).

[@aha]

Take a guess at when TAKE ON ME will reach 1 BILLION VIEWS for a chance to win tickets to meet a-ha on tour: lnk.to/TakeOnMeCompetition

[@rosemarywage9917]

I LOVE MORTEN HARKET KISS ME YES I'M IN LOVE.

[@LoveKills250]

In about March of 2020 I'd say

[@elijahdiaz5914]

June 2020, I can only guess

[@zjzj6800]

I already purchased tickets for your Australian tour in February 2020! I can't wait ! 😊

[@emmahegarty5821]

December 2020

[@atrixtussand2369]

I think that video even for today standards stands as very impressive piece of art.

[@anthonypeterson428]

The video and song still hold up today. A credit to the great hand drawn animation. 10000 hand drawn frames is impressive. Each one is a work of art.

[@wakandaforever616]

Easily one of the top ten 80s videos ever truly helped defined our Era of music videos

[@catd315]

Being raised in the 80s was actually as magical as it seems. There were so many new things happening constantly, from music to fashion to technology, it made life exciting. You could feel the hope in the world during that time. With social media being nonexistent at the time, we relied on magazines and television to see and listen to the music we loved. When MTV released their first video, it was glorious! I would come home from school everyday and sit in the living room floor doing homework and watching music videos. I’d give anything to be able to experience that type of awe again.

[@leobrussel9471]

I teared up and smiled when the singer and actress were re-united. Great stuff.

[@youtuber2021]

Anyone else cry when Bunty held her outfit in her hands. Then sit next to Morten. Time and Nostalgia is such a powerful thing. 😊

[@slawdawg23]

I was 15 when this came out and was BLOWN AWAY by this song and video. It is still one of my favorite songs and I'm now 52. Great job by everyone.

[@mariolundez1853]

It is my favorite video. Greetings from Mexico 🤜💥🤛💫😉🇲🇽🤗

[@hereandthere6001]

they even play this song in supermarkets! 24 when it came out and still love it when I hear it, takes me back to a better time.

[@valerieannshort7109]

I work the New York Times crossword puzzle every day. Recently, one of the Times’ answers was aha (the band). The Times has revived the public’s awareness of this iconic band as if we were back in 1985. Now I’m searching KZbin videos for anything I can find relating to them and I find these mini documentaries about how the original video was made. I’m thankful I was around when Take Me On originally marathoned on MTV. Now I’m thankful for KZbin where I can watch it any time my heart desires.

[@IsabelCruzSM]

You don't need to lengthen a video to 10 or 15 minutes to tell a (god or bad) story, but not everyone has the talent to tell a good story in such a short time. This music video is pure art.

[@Swordsquire]

As far as I'm concerned, this IS the best music video ever!

[@xoxxobob61]

It defined the 80's !

[@MonoLith2049]

Swordsquire the sun always shines video also follows up from this video doesn't it?

[@nicoriggall]

Swordsquire I’m with you

[@Swordsquire]

Yup, @@MonoLith2049, but since it kinda negates Take On Me's happy ending, I don't watch it as much.

[@AlvaroGC_2001]

Depeche Mode also has great videos

[@Chicharrera.]

I was 15 when a-ha came out with Take on Me. I payed extra attention to it because my best friend was from Finland and she raved about them. When ever I think about 1985, a-ha is in my top five list of bands.

[@FavouriteDarkness]

The reunion between Morten and Bunty is so cute 😍

[@RohanSharma-pw7nv]

@@BreannaMae u do know they dated for a while right? More chemistry than u need

[@BreannaMae]

@@RohanSharma-pw7nv and you do realize that just because they dated for a while doesn’t mean they have good chemistry, right? I’ve dated plenty of people over the years that I didn’t have chemistry with, which is why we broke up. There was only physical attraction and lust, but no chemistry or deep connection between us. Plus if those two dated for a while, I’m assuming it’s awkward because of that. I’m always awkward and uncomfortable around my exes as well.

[@RohanSharma-pw7nv]

@@BreannaMae indeed, that's what I implied... Bcos they dated and broke up, they seem awkward... They had alot of chemistry in the music video and for the next 2 yrs they dated, just look at him staring at her in one of pictures from those days.

[@ladyarthuria]

They're so cute couple.. Although they weren't married

[@davethebarber62920]

Legend has it they dated and she left him for Billy Idol. Morten showing up here and meeting his long lost ex, wearing a badass scarf and looking fabulous. You have to think Bailey is thinking, "Holy Shit!, Did I fuck up kicking him to the curb!!!"

[@The_Dominic]

Such a shame that no one puts this much time, effort, and love into their videos anymore. This was so beautifully made, it’s really an excellent short film! Kudos to all of the creative people that made this happen. 30+ years later, it’s still my favorite video!

[@jasonlefler3456]

It also a shame that so many people would never think to buy music now. Aha had a budget for that video because more people had no choice except to buy their music back then.

[@papageitaucher618]

Ok boomer

[@jasonlefler3456]

Papagei Taucher Such a tired response. That was a fresh take a year ago.

[@papageitaucher618]

@@jasonlefler3456 so what Im not one of those young folks who always need to use the most hip wording!

[@jasonlefler3456]

Papagei Taucher I was born in 1975, so “boomer” doesn’t apply to me.

[@samundoko]

Morten and Bunty seeing each other again made me smile! I can't tell you how much this 2nd part makes me so happy! It's being a teenager once again. I love this! This series just keeps on getting better! The video truly is revolutionary and iconic! Thank you, a-ha and everybody who was involved in the creation of this video! 💛🇵🇭

[@RageInEden]

A bit awkward, maybe? They were an item for some time after meeting on the video, after all. I'd be so nervous meeting an ex again after all those years.

[@samundoko]

@@RageInEden I also thought the same. But Morten is happy with Inez now. I am not sure about Bunty though.

[@samundoko]

@Daniel Appleton I'm happy that a-ha enjoys this level of popularity until this day. As a long time fan, this 3 part series is a real treat for us. 👍🏻😊

[@alf.2929]

@@RageInEden I did not know they were an item but back then I didn't really follow the gossip pages especially with regards to music.

[@invaliduser9397]

@Daniel Appleton Nope the BEST times were 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s.

[@KilariKess]

For those of us who grew up when MTV only played music videos, this video was avant-garde. Nothing looked like it. Add in the catchy rhythm and beautiful vocals and you have a song and video that will withstand the test of time.

[@ardiyiap]

8:03 the way she looks at him made me melt 🥺🥺😭😭

[@AAAA-pp9ye]

I was appalled

[@matthewbonna9305]

Without a doubt, one of the top five songs of the 80's. The video, groundbreaking and unique! One of, if not the best, ever made.

[@psyskeptic9979]

I'm a Metallica fan, but I have to say this is beautiful work, and a beautiful story. So glad these guys got their breakthrough hit with this.

[@jamesraymond1158]

Wonderful to see Bunty Bailey again, well and happy after all these years. The video was perfect on so many levels, including the part played by Bunty. For millions of men, it was love at first sight.

[@mgparis]

Sitting in the diner by the window, too :)

[@creatorsremose]

Ed Sheeran: "I wasn't alive when it came out"... that really says it all, thank you Ed. Your contribution to this video has been monumental.

[@pobandeddy6721]

At least he hasn't plagiarised it... yet.

[@sayyestofairness4266]

What's wrong with people who weren't even born when the song came out liking it? I was born in '91, and I fell in love with the song when I was 15. I was on a flight home from Hong Kong at the time.

[@gaborbuglyo3974]

Ed Sheeran is just a media investment joke compare to A-ha which is a monumental band. Ed Sheeran is like David Guetta nonstop flows from the tap, nobody can turn it of even good or bad.

[@GABE_is_here]

@@sayyestofairness4266 I mean, he doesn't add anything to the video. he just sits there and said that he likes it. same goes to some other guests who don't have any involvements in the production of the song.

[@agsmd793]

Why is Ed Sheeran on these videos (part 1 & 2)? 🤔

[@johnpresnell]

Isn’t it obvious that it should be expanded into a film? I can see it resonating across generations of people!

[@ThisIsNotAhnJieRen]

Yes!

[@guayabito6946]

I always tought it was a film that I somehow missed back in the 80s.

[@GL22]

Interesting after all these years to finally hear the story behind the creation of this video. Still one of the greatest and most creative music videos ever. Made at a time when MTV was in its prime and people cared about this sort of thing. And the song itself remains one of the greatest pop songs of all time.

[@MARTINMEX]

That is why 80’s with A-ha and many other legends is greatest decade ever in music...

[@lisar3944]

that video is truly a masterpiece, and it's visually timeless. There are *very* few videos from that era that stand up, now, but this one absolutely does. If you see it for the first time today, you'd never guess (well, aside from the musical style) that it was produced almost 40 years ago. Just stellar.

[@jaydee9968]

No question about it -- this video is the absolute best ever made. Thanks to all of you who made it because it has given me a great deal of enjoyment over the years.

[@dcny69]

OH MY GOD!!!!!! to see them together again. Mind blowing 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌❤️ and they’re so shy about it.

[@charlesclager6808]

I'll never forget the first time I saw the Take on Me video, I turn to me wife and said what the dude said "This is a video ahead of its' time". "The comic book animation" was totally new to me and incredibly done. And the music was unforgetible, the riff and all the rest of it are fixed in my mind to this day. In short, a tune that will never die, three handsome musicians to compose and play it and the genius talent to put it all together makes Take on Me one of the greats forever.

[@michaeltowler2632]

This Song is one of those Dance floor magnets, as soon as those few first notes are played the dance floor went from empty to full every time . No one can resist it.

[@Rosmarin74]

Take on me is one of the ”founding fathers” of modern music video art, definitely. So innovative, creative and well ahead of its time. Been 35 years since its release and it doesn’t look outdated at all.

[@nicholashylton6857]

Sigh... Just remembering being a teen in the 80's. The experimentation, the *creativity,* the boldness of music videos back then may never be matched. The 180° pan around the mirror still gives me goosebumps.

[@hannah3970]

Nicholas Hylton I never got to experience the 80s. 😓😭

[@TheSpookyDuke]

80's - the opulent fabulous fantastic mesmerizing 80's music and videos, best ever

[@jurgendenederlandse2449]

I was 14 in that year and I have never forgot TAKE ON ME... never and I am 51 now. SPANISH WRITER AND JOURNALIST. 80'S LOVER

[@onyx747]

Seeing Morten and Bunty reunite was very sweet, just seeing the smiles on their faces

[@j.macmillan2293]

Fascinating! What a wonderful group of creative people!

[@DavidChow]

All-time favourite video. The cafe reunion was priceless!

[@SpaceCattttt]

Really? I thought it was the most painful thing I've seen all year. They HATED each other.

[@B..P..]

@@SpaceCattttt They dated for 3 years.

[@SpaceCattttt]

@@B..P.. That's probably why they hate each other now...

[@jericoba]

teppolundgren Really? Does one actually know? Source?

[@daveschwartz5893]

Super awkward.

[@fakshen1973]

Who wrote and produced the live action story was brilliant. All of the right elements are there. The video even foreshadows the antagonists who enter later in the video. The story is pretty simple but so well executed. The a couple very talented artists spent a lot of months bringing to story to life drawing by drawing. It shows what brilliance can be achieved with a camera and a pencil.

[@NandoDisco]

I'm 36. Born 3 years after this video premiered and I love it still so much. That photo of them when they were young behind the scenes makes my heart swell! I have to say Morten Harket is still a gorgeous gorgeous man and can still hit those high notes!

[@jimm8246]

A masterpiece of music videos. The song , the animation and real video blend to give a excellent audio video presentation. I still watch it from time to time and after all these years it still surpasses the quality and ingenuity of any other music videos I have seen.

[@user-oh9nh6zl2c]

As a whole, this song and video combo is perhaps THE BEST EVER !!!! Nothing else even comes close !!! Go Job Guys !!!!

[@LivingInAnInverseReality]

My adulthood has been sort of drab, but I’m fortunate enough to have been a teen in then 80’s, and this song /video has been indelibly seared into my mind, heart, and soul. Thank you Aha and all the creators!

[@elenmariah1503]

I LOVE A-HA Since I was 12...today I'm 49...I love Morten..the most beautiful voice in the Universe!

[@sergiomcfly]

If it was nowadays, they'd use computers ... Even the top huge rendering process'd never overcome the handmade creation. THEY ALREADY PUT THAT ART IN HISTORY

[@retsmej]

35 years later this is still my top MTV for me till now... and my top keyboard riff of all time. this song is simply phenomenal !!!

[@danielatouch7498]

This is the first music video I remember watching when MTV was MTV. I was blown away and it's my all time favorite. That high pitch too, WOW!

[@GrotrianSeiler]

Pure genius. There's no other way to describe this project. Amazing. Then. Now. Always.

[@EonityLuna]

It’s really interesting to see them go through the genesis of the music video, how they came up with the idea, how they animated and shot the video, and all. I have always wondered how they came up with the idea of portraying the band members as comic book characters that came to life, and it’s interesting to see how that idea basically grew organically as the director sought out people to realise his creative vision.

[@rebeccacurran8365]

I used to wait for this video to come on at the dance hall and couldn’t take my eyes off it. It was so romantic and pure. The girl looked so fresh and innocent and the guy was gently wooing and brave against his enemies. Finally he breaks through and they unite again. Very beautiful. I never get tired of watching it on KZbin.

[@LeilaAMMartin]

I was three when this song came out, and it's had its hooks in me this whole time LOL. And now it's one of my four-year-old's favorites!

[@webasdf]

Watched this video with my 8 year old tonight. He loves it. Shows how timeless it is.

[@anakina1]

I remember seeing this when it came out and saying "This is what a video should be." It has been my favorite video since and should be yours too.

[@mattlow51]

Don't worry it is

[@BNM0826]

Wow, seeing them together in that place where the video story was recorded...You can tell by their smiles at 8:24 that they're still both reliving that era.....awesome to see!

[@gabbiegabriel7499]

OMG! Such Nostalgia!!! I remember hearing the song and loving it! The piano was so crisp, it made you want to do piano fingers every time you heard it....and then the vocal range was so fun! We would just sing along and try to hit that range every time. That was the catch from just hearing the song on the radio. When we eventually saw the video, it was even more awesome! Comic books were all the rage in the 80's. So seeing a comic video interacting with real life was super interesting. There was nothing like that in music videos. This unique, artistic video telling a cute love story in two minutes just gave of some really "feel good" vibes and it still does today! Now, learning about the artistry behind it all, and that all these drawings were actually done by hand! OMG! I have a great new level of respect for this piece of art.❤ What beautiful work!

[@cupidhart-james4277]

Just Loomis is a genius! Fantastic photographer.

[@kit2130]

A lot of the charm in this video is not only the unique & interesting animation but Morten. The way he leaned back, holding her hand, the way he was standing was so sexual! The look in their eyes. Also the artists drew them sooo well, capturing the true essence of the song & the romance. The combination of it all made it unforgettable. Also nobody really ever copied it, leaving it a one of a kind.

[@ManxAndy]

How great.....Bunty being smitten again by seeing Morten.....fantastic....👍

[@jimbeaux4988]

I was a young musician at the time this came out and I remember that we all really loved the video. But when we listened to the song on the radio, we were just TRANSFIXED by what we were hearing. That music and that VOICE. Still gets me to this day.

[@lindaw.5836]

OMG!!! Morten STILL looks gorgeous! 😍😍😍

[@wooyoung2154]

@@r3furbish3dbrain12 i don't think they are into that, u believe they do ? I don't feel any "dark" vibe from them like many other hollywood or kpop artist...

[@bebereyes5514]

He's a vampire, that's why.

[@user-xl7dn3zu6t]

@@bebereyes5514 i don't think he sucks blood..... 🍆.

[@lessismore8533]

@@bebereyes5514 😂😂😂

[@o-datsingh7296]

@@user-xl7dn3zu6t lmao

[@FiveMinuteMac]

Morten-You dog! How can you possibly look so good all these years later? Great to see Bunty. I've always had a huge crush on her. I love a-ha and wish they'd play more shows in the U.S. Somehow I keep missing them.

[@TimboTravels]

Lovely to see Morten & Bunty reunited

[@loveforever7755]

But sad also 😭

[@GameBoyyearsago]

@@loveforever7755 why tell me after u git my comment

[@guillermocastillo9959]

hey, your profile pic is one of the albums of the police?

[@TimboTravels]

@@guillermocastillo9959 yes mate almost - it's the cover of the Every Breath You Take single.

[@GWulf47]

"Forever wilt thou love and she be fair."

[@zigent]

a-ha deserves a musical movie

[@felicidamia1232]

great idea!

[@travisberger3980]

I was a kid in the 80’s and my first visual musical memory is of THIS MUSIC VIDEO, it’ll forever be my favorite!

[@pheresy1367]

I was struck by this song the first time I heard it on the radio, without ever seeing the video. His voice, accompanied by the soaring synth's, and driving, clean drum beats. The pure energy.... uplifting.... clever.... beautiful, powerful, flawless delivery of it... But it was on the "alternative" rock station, and no where else at first... I can really see how the video would set it deeper into the zeitgeist.

[@scoggzap]

Talking about nostalgia! This song and video is so ingrained into my childhood. It is certainly one of many pieces of art that can almost physically transport you back there. This number was WAY ahead of its time, though.

[@toordal]

The diner reunion is the best part.

[@brandonburt1466]

Magne Furuholmen is spot-on. The song electrified me from the first time I heard it. The video was groundbreaking and iconic, but it was secondary to the music. The song captured something very specific about the zeitgeist that is difficult to describe but was very real.

[@abdiver12]

Watching this has absolutely made my day. Seeing Bunty and Morten reunited in that cafe after all these years is mind blowing and makes me so nostalgic for the 80's. And I can't believe Bunty still has the original outfit! THANK YOU for making this incredible video!

[@oliver.n278]

Yes I wanted to write the same comment, but you did already. It's lovely she still has the outfit with her.

[@aqlcr]

It's 2020. My kids are 12 and 15. They loved the song and the video since the very first time. This is a song WAY AHEAD of it's time. THANKS!

[@ScotsGal]

Just shows you how important and iconic the take on me video is ...we still talk about it today

What becomes clear watching this (and the first part) is that if "Take on me" was written today, it would be a flop, because the executives and studios would never spend so much time and money making it right. 16 weeks of animation! People today would never wait that long.

[@bluewaters3100]

That was exactly what I was thinking. I guess we were lucky that it was meant to be in 1985 . The right people liked the song and the band. The two illustrators were very motivated and did an excellent job.

[@laetie]

So touching to see Bunty and Morten together so many years later !!! 😭🤩😍 You make real life magical 🎆🌓🌖🌠🌠🌠🌠

[@dhurley8522]

Who else remembers movie theaters in the US playing this video in 1985 before the movie would start? It was amazing watching it on the big screen. I remember it being played before a screening of Beverly Hills Cop.

[@TheHappyHonu]

I was teaching an American Culture class to Chinese teenagers last year and -- when I got around to talking about the '80s and MTV -- showed them the "Take On Me" video. They'd neither seen the video nor heard the song before, but they fell in love with both. It may be three and a half decades old now, but "Take On Me" still has the power to get and keep people's attention. Really enjoying this "making of," and the reunion at the diner was fun!

[@ahabutterfly]

Very interesting documentary ! OMG Morten and Bunty are too cute ... they made me smile and moved me ...

[@DC05570]

A few days into 2020 and can’t believe that it’s been forty years since the start of a decade that can be summed-up into two words: fun + innovation... thanx a-ha for your contributions in the 80s and beyond which has had an everlasting impact on my youth... and also making this mid-40s guy feel forever young 👍🏼🇳🇴😎

[@gator7082]

I'm thankful that the Brits/Europeans had such a hold on music during the 80's, so many wonderful songs.

[@brt5273]

I was about 20 when it came out, and it was groundbreaking, both the song on it's own, as well as the rt in the video concept. Recently showed the video to my Godson 16 and Goddaughter12. They had both heard the song and liked it . It was very interesting, their reactions. They are so exposed to CGI and video games, I thought maybe they would find it inconsequential. Instead they were blown away! They've watched it again and again and been introducing it to their friends. So it's a confirmation to me that there is indeed something brilliant in both the song and the video. It's like one of those films that unexpectedly becomes even more popular than anticipated, and is woven into the very fabric of culture.

[@Goldrunner1169]

I was about -20 when it came out

[@jennytaylor3324]

Great comment 😎

[@Northanteus]

Because everyone knows that drawing well is difficult, thus to see such a thing in *MOVEMENT* is astounding to those who understand just how hard it is to draw one picture (frame?) very well! Yet this group of people did TEN THOUSAND drawings and made 'em move like people! :)

[@RedViking2020]

It doesnt get better than this. I heard the first 8 bars when i was kneeling in front of the tv one saturday morning with my brother. I remember freezing and just saying " This is going to be good!" I was right. Been a huge fan ever since and later saw them live many times and it always sends me somewhere better. They feel like your brothers. Ethereal. Thank you so much. Des .UK. :-)

[@kriskemp]

That blonde hair girl was, and still is, beautiful.

[@ozzymorrison8628]

Not really..lol

[@dhurley8522]

Well... Morten on the other hand is still hot AF 😍

[@brandenantonino23]

Hey name is Bunty Bailey

[@johnjames432]

Yes! this is one of the best from MTV, the story in animation that levees you guessing. loved it since day 1

[@thesisypheanjournal1271]

I was an adult when "Take On Me" came out but didn't see the video until maybe seven or eight years ago and it floored me.

[@amneetthedelicioussandwich8921]

Genuinely one of the most fascinating music videos of all time, I loved the mixture between the animated and real world, holds up just as well today!

[@jorgesilva8801]

Fiquei emocionado (lagrima desceu) ao ver o encontro da Bunty bailey e Morten Harket 34 anos depois.

[@badoli1074]

It's like the perfect storm: Morten is such a handsome guy, has that angel voice, and even if his hairstyle back than wasn't timeless, the comic style video is sure is! The drawings elevated what would actually be a rather dull affair into a beautiful fantasy world, complementing one of the greatest pop songs every and spiraling it not only into a world hit, but a classic. Man, i loved that video the first moment i saw it.

[@doctorbrown2313]

This song is so dope that even the Volkswagen commercial with it as the theme is dope.. and hilarious. If you know, you know.

[@biotechboliviaoficial5367]

as a musician and video producer, im really glad to know all the people involved in the production of the video and that wonderful song. thanx so much

[@LFOVCF]

The thought of Ed Miliband dancing to this, will haunt my dreams.

[@hogfest5047]

Morten is such a humble person great to listen to him as a person and as a singer !

[@chrisgreulich]

it's the best video I have ever seen or will see. They don't make good videos anymore. I loved seeing them reunite in the cafe. That was great.

[@komojo]

I'd love to see the non-rotoscoped cut, just out of curiosity.

[@brianveenker419]

I recall seeing bits back in the day, it was a bit silly honestly :)

[@Kurty94]

@@brianveenker419 where can i find it?

[@hannah3970]

Is there a place to see it?

[@eurochrissy2]

Me to, I'd reckon Steve Barron has it somewhere.

[@michellem2273]

Absolutely love hearing these stories 30 years later...

[@toastedtarantula1701]

I remember the first time I saw this video. It was the summer of 1985 at the Foothills Mall in Tucson, Arizona. It was shown during the half time intermission of a movie which I do not remember now. I was so mesmerized by watching this. I have enjoyed this video ever since and is my favorite music video of all time.

[@janhoyle1462]

Strangely enough, I was friends with Norwegian exchange students at Cal State Long Beach when the song came out. They were so proud that their fellow countrymen were doing so well.

[@khaldrogo1023]

Correct me if im wrong. That kind of animation is so advanced at that era.

[@Vashdrugavto]

It was, although the rotoscope wasn't new. This technique exists since 1950s, but the style and the combining of live action and animation makes Take On Me really unique.

@@Vashdrugavto Yes. Rotoscope technique was used e.g. in the Ralph Bakshi's animated adaptation of The Lord of the Rings in 1978.

[@Vashdrugavto]

@ it's also used in many animation films of Ussr in 1950-60s, full-meter fairytales. But in more traditional way, not scetch-like as in Take on me

[@mungox1]

Rotoscope was invented in 1915 The rotoscope technique was invented by animator Max Fleischer in 1915, and used in his groundbreaking Out of the Inkwell animated series (1918-1927). It was known simply as the "Fleischer Process" on the early screen credits, and was essentially exclusive to Fleischer for several years. The live-movie reference for the character, later known as Koko the Clown, was performed by his brother (Dave Fleischer) dressed in a clown costume.[5] en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rotoscoping

[@garyruss3529]

@@mungox1 Found it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoLJZqSFq6p4eKM

[@rachaelella6395]

Morten.. Hotdamn, absolutely had the massivest crush on him after this video clip came out! His style, his features...and, hes very much the same all these years later 😘

[@joelonsdale]

Everybody had a crush on him. Man, woman, child, animal, vegetable - everybody!

[@cherrypickle8332]

I remember it, he was in all the teen magazines of the time. He very much had that retro James Dean look about him.

[@emucentral]

@Xcuze Morten is a few months younger than me, he's 60. Bunty is around 55. Both have aged well and maintain their good looks. Rachael's comment is valid. Of course they've all aged but I still fancy Bunty !

[@emucentral]

@Xcuze I think you might have an issue with English comprehension. Rachael wrote "His style, his features...and, hes very much the same all these years later" She referred to his facial features and his overall "style" She said they were "very much" the same. Yes, he is recognisable as his younger self so "his features", check. His style or mannerisms appear to Rachael to be similar so a tick there. It was you who referred to "beautiful" not Rachael. I think you need to learn to read and understand properly, forget about the specs and the car share.

[@lessismore8533]

@@joelonsdale "vegetable "😂😂😂

[@CN-dl2cj]

I was 24 when this came out and I had a crush on the lead singer. I have always loved this video. So awesome to see the singer and the actress reunite in the cafe. The work behind it is incredible. In 2013, my middle school daughter picked this song for the 8th grade lip-sync contest. 3 girls and 3 boys danced and lip-synced their way to first place with this song, and I loved that they picked such a great song from my era

[@shibolinemress8913]

Bunty was me in so many ways. A young woman at university, reading my favourite comics in the student union cafe most every Saturday afternoon! This was the 1980's, 20-odd years before the MCU made comicbook heroes cool again, but I didn't care. They were my escape, and I loved them. This music video showed me that I wasn't alone! 😊

[@cristianebf85]

So cool to get to know all the creators behind this incredible video!

[@Magnificent731]

I remember it as if it was yesterday. Being a teen in the 80"s being a band as lead singer back ground Polish really ignited in me the roots of a-ha.... Being a song writer is something that's in you it's not something you put their or go buy at a pawn shop. It's in the spirit of the person. You pretty much have to be a day dreamer because your always looking at things thru a different window of the heart. To a writer everything has a distinct purpose of thought. Sometimes you get lucky you write the inspiration of a song in 15 mins and usually it's those ones that are a hit. Because the heart really grabbed it and explodes off to speaking thoughts so fast that after you sit there and think.....wow I wrote that!! It's a crazy thing music it's like any other thing in life. It's a season and you have your moment and it could last 5 yrs 10 yrs of great music but then one day it just stops. I mean you can still write but as a band or artist that moment of greatness is done the season is up. And then your touring playing ur songs until you die. It's really hard to see a band duplicate or artist that moment of greatness again with that intense energy. Take On Me.... When I first heard it the thing that grabbed me most was his voice. The song it self was of course great in sound and style but what really brought everything together was not the music by it self it was the video. From a song writer/ dreamer... I was captivated memorized and to be honest as they spoke in the video.... They were afraid the song would be lost. But what saved the song was that video. That video brought the whole song alive a 150% with the vocals and great sounding Melody riffs. I'll always remember this song and those young teen days. I remember the 80"s it was a great era being called New Wave.... Like so many British bands were just coming out like tsunami"s it's was crazy. Song after song. I mean Take On Me was so awesome. Then another band that blew me away was A Flock of Seagals... I mean when I heard "I Ran" and the syns it was like Wow. One of my most two fav bands of the 80"s. God Bless you all for making a great song all coming together create a awesome dream that will last forever. Dreams Never Die Just The Dreamer.....

[@Magnificent731]

Dreams never die just the dreamer 😀

[@stupidvids777]

THE GREATEST SONG OF THE ENTIRE 80S AND 90S LOVE IT NEVER GETS OLD!!