Vocal Coach reacts to Longest Note EVER on A-ha - Summer Moved On (Live)

[@markwebster7435]

One of the best vocalists of all time.

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

And we hear so little from them

[@HighFashionQueen]

@@CyberBeep_kenshi you have to look for them in these times, but they are here.

[@markwebster7435]

@@CyberBeep_kenshi they just released a new album

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

@@markwebster7435 sweet!

[@EvilRobotSteve]

Totally agree. Doesn't get enough recognition. Not to say A-Ha are obscure by any stretch, but for me, Morten belongs in any debate about who the greatest ever male pop vocalist is, and I don't feel he gets mentioned enough in these conversations.

[@willswalkingwest7267]

I always laugh when people say Ah-A is a one hit wonder.🤣 Everything Morten sings is magic. And he can still sing today. I bought two of their albums and they are magic front to back.

[@RebeccaPedersonHessey]

I didn't know they kept singing until recently.

[@janetbelrose2784]

They still are...

[@jessejohanni]

Take on Me isn't even their highest charting single in the UK! (They've had 9 top-10 hits there and loads of others.)

[@claudiavv5099]

When I listen Morten singing, sometimes I really feel that I'm listening an angels voice. Morten best vocalist ever.

[@spaninja5594]

And looking at one also 😁😇

[@motulifelikefigures1987]

honestly one of the best voices in rock history ever. morten has such a range from very deep up to extremly high. there's no one like him.

[@nike3web]

its not rock music

[@christopherdelasoupe928]

​​​​​​@@nike3web in France DM is considered Rock by press ''good thinking''..A fan of A-ha (pop-rock), DM(électro-pop), and The Cure(rock)...and some folkmetal 😎🎵🍺

[@rsyncd]

*cough* Mike Patton *cough*

[@motulifelikefigures1987]

@@rsyncd not at all. he hasn't that pure voice range of harket. he's a great vocalist though.

[@markwebster7435]

@@nike3webthey also do rock, have many a rock song and performance

[@alisonscott1469]

The best singer in the world from the best band in the world - A-HA live. Such a criminally unappreciated band who i have loved since in 1985 when take on me was out. I was 16 then and i’m 53 now and still love them just as much. This is what real music is about for all you out there who gave up on A-HA after the take on me days i hope this makes you realise just what you’ve been missing. A-HA have a huge back catalogue of music. Take on me is just the tiniest tip of their musical iceberg and another thing that’s cool about A-HA is that none of their songs sound the same each one is different and has its own personality . Summer Moved On was about them splitting up.

[@radocbr]

2

[@Woke2Broke]

That makes 2 of us. August 1969. Love from South Africa

[@jessicalizarraga9160]

Did you get a chance to see them live this year?

[@xeon4888]

Best band in the world. Please. Stop.

[@wolframreactor74]

East of the Sun, west of the Moon was a masterpiece of an album

[@CoreyGallagher-z9e]

Wow, he has not lost a thing, still a strong voice, dam

[@EllieLili972]

It was in 2010. He was 50.

[@caroldelgado4252]

Morten’s vocals are out of this world!!!! Best vocalist on this planet ❤❤❤❤

[@lydiamooney715]

Super human

[@LoanShoppingExpert]

Second only to Elvis Presley.

[@jonnyharket]

The beauty in Morten's voice is the way he blends his head and chest voice together. The way you described it anatomically sounds spot on. I was also at this gig in Oslo. What a night.

[@karajalbert6074]

I loved the way he took care of his voice so he can still sing well. Most people don't seem to do that.

[@betelgeux71]

Only a few, the chosen ones, the best, can demonstrate their performance live as you hear it on an album. Morten is undoubtedly one of the best singers of all time. Thanks Beth!

[@sylviebeaussant1050]

The Best Singer of the world.. The Angel's voice ❤️❤️❤️

[@serb26]

the voice of morten will never repeat he is unique until now nvere heard somone who have the same voice

[@cupidhart-james4277]

A perfect voice. I love it when you get so excited by a performance!

[@elainenascimento5722]

He's the best singer I ever heard in a live concert !!! I love his voice 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@stevenb007]

Morten actually got a world record for holding this note. The longest since Bill Withers with Lovely Day.

[@marselgilfanov8359]

Вроде Димаш также поставил рекорд.

[@lydiamooney715]

And can still do it unbelievable 🇮🇪best vocals ever

[@pairofpints]

I want to hit Bill Withers whenever I hear that

[@crazymelomanka]

@@marselgilfanov8359 he is too overrated

[@daryljackson3430]

I’ve said it once and I will say it again, he has got to be one of the best male singers in the world. His style and control is unique

[@vsolyomi]

I never realized A-ha vocalist is soo good! Even before the note! :)

[@banehog]

It's about time then!

[@tristramcoffin926]

You should listen to their albums. Big in Europe. Also, unknown in the states except for one song. This one is from Minor Earth Major Sky. The entire record is fire.

[@mateodemus1431]

For more than four decades Morten Harket never faded, he is as usual as before

[@tristramcoffin926]

I am so excited that you reacted to this song. Thank you. Here in the states most people only know of Take on Me but their entire discography is wonderful and this is one of their best songs no one knows about.

[@NoCanDu]

Yes! 🇺🇸

[@jhoneyb]

I agree. Their early stuff was good, but their later works get better and better. This is my all time fav song of theirs. It's breathtaking!

[@matlig885]

Pareil en France. J' ai redécouvert aha il y a quelques mois et cette chanson m' a époustouflé .Dommage qu' elle ne soit pas plus connue.

[@andreaslechner-riedl]

Here in Europe they're well known for good reason...

[@Megrez-Alberich]

@@matlig885 La France a cessé de s'intéresser à a-ha à l'époque d'East of the Sun-West of the Moon, au début des années 90. Les filles qui bavaient jusque là devant Morten et Magne les ont trouvés "moches" avec les cheveux longs et la barbe (il y a eu beaucoup de cœurs brisés chez la gent féminine dans mon lycée à l'époque), et les médias qui les avaient catalogués de boys band pour midinettes prépubères se sont trouvés fort embarrassés de voir que le groupe avait évolué vers un look moins poster boy et une musique plus rock, plus organique et avec moins de synthé. Et comme en France on aime bien mettre les gens dans des cases et les y maintenir...

[@davidkettell6236]

Incredible band and amazingly beautiful Scottish lass.

[@Scoundrelgirl1985]

One of my absolute favorite songs. Both melancholy and uplifting because of the soaring notes.

[@Scoundrelgirl1985]

And this isn’t even his best performance of this song, for sure. I don’t think he nailed THE note as solidly as in other performances.

[@EllieLili972]

​@@Scoundrelgirl1985yes but he started to do that note at 40, and in this video, he is 50 years old.

[@Scoundrelgirl1985]

I know. But I also saw him do it better on that same tour. Just saying this isn’t the best example of it. Probably the best she could find a good video of though.

[@EllieLili972]

@@Scoundrelgirl1985 oh yes, sure.

[@lydiamooney715]

His voice is incredible still amazing and he looks incredible. I loved A-HA LOVE HIS VOICE .VERY EMOTIONAL

[@ellen1905]

Thank you so much for the analysis of this talented and unique singer.

[@ragnarliaskar2732]

Born in 1959 he's doing quite well on those high notes. Love your jacket!

[@pedrogappalli4489]

Only Morten Harket surpasses the studio versions. Morten tem a voz mais bela da história da música pop.

[@JustMyOpinion1010]

Especially considering that he had a break in his voice in the recorded version. I've never understood why they released it like that.

[@JoeKaye959]

Que exagero.

[@pedrogappalli4489]

@@JoeKaye959 Não precisa concordar, irmão.

[@JoeKaye959]

@@pedrogappalli4489 quem concordaria com essa bobagem?

[@markwebster7435]

@@JustMyOpinion1010 wouldn’t call it a break, but I know what you mean, he has done it live without any change. One reviewer I read at the time of the single accused them of artificially extending the note on the studio version. I was a few feet away from the front of the stage when he performed that note live without any little wobble.

[@daratorsdottir]

Love, love, looooove to see this reaction!!!! This is one of my fav. A-ha' songs and to understand more thanks to your explanations is great!! Also, the surprise in your face with the long note and at the end? Priceless!!! Hope to see more reactions to A-ha!!

[@BethRoars]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@pedrogappalli4489]

Yes, more A-Ha, pleeeeeaaase!!!

[@Ambientnauts]

Thank god you discovered him. One of the most underrated singers alive. Absolute one of a kind. Was in Prague when I first heard an early Russian bootleg of the album but, traveled to LA to see what was to be a one of the final concerts in 2010 or so. Used my iphone to stopwatch the held note with my musician friends joining in as well. Morten did it live too and BEAT his own record, it was unearthly. Hairs in places I didn't know I had hairs stood up. Tusen Takk Beth.

[@franklingomes5848]

The Best. Morten.

[@truecynic1270]

Wonderful analysis! Morten's voice is incredible; supremely gifted!

[@NicoruAmarfi]

I was drawn to that voice from the first time I listened to Take on me, in the 80's So I'm a lifelong fan. His voice is very unique.

[@Giusep]

a-ha is amazing, Morten's voice too. Thanks to this video 🤍

[@lars-oleeifler4448]

Pål Waaktaar - the guy playing the guitar - was the main composer in A-Ha. He also wrote this song.

[@mariahdopazo9629]

Sin Morten no existiría A_ ha

[@AliciaPortel]

Totalmente de acuerdo que Paul escribió la canción , Mags también compone, pero el éxito es la voz de MORTEN !

[@mariahdopazo9629]

@@AliciaPortel exactamente

[@vaniachiandotto7797]

unsusual singer, one the best ever I would say, for me the very best

[@spaninja5594]

Morten will always be in my heart as the BEST singer, BEST LOOKING and the best character. Dig deep. I wished men are like these nowadays. A-ha can move audiences to tears in many of their songs. There is a magic frequency with Morten's voice. He just takes us to another emotional bliss. ❤️❤️❤️

[@judydenver5362]

Beautifully said and perfect!!!

[@litteraonline]

Best vocalist of the world . He's amazing

I've always been able to hit and hold that note for the same amount of time and then hit the next falsetto or high note without any effort, but I'll never have a voice as beautiful and melodious as Morten's. Very exciting coach react from one of the best bands in the world.

[@nicolek1676]

Morten has one of the best vocal ranges out there

[@markwebster7435]

He has actually beaten his record live. Seen him do this live many a time. He actually has done it better in some performances

[@Vashdrugavto]

Agree with you, I've also heard it live many times, he did it really better. But not sure if he's ready today... in 2022 tour they didn't play it.

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

That's insane

[@markwebster7435]

@@Vashdrugavto yea I don’t think he can do it anymore, but can’t be certain.

[@glen.granger]

@@markwebster7435 In a 2020 interview when in Australia, he spoke briefly about the note - saying he was bored with it being the focus and they chose not to include it in their set. He also did a single note during the Hunting High and Low concerts at the end of Stay On These Roads for about 17 seconds. I think he could still do it.

[@markwebster7435]

@@glen.granger interesting. But I could see that been morten’s thinking alright.

[@momusass]

Absolutely beautiful

[@traceycox2312]

Absolutely love your reaction! He truly is sublimely amazing 😍😍😍

[@BethRoars]

It really is!

[@MetalphysicalMel]

A-ha had one of the coolest videos ever. Morten is a great singer.

[@hadtopicausername]

Every a-ha concert I've ever been to, has been a massive singing experience involving the entire audience. It's been a while, but I used to be able to hold that note, too. Days of wonder, they were.

[@JustMyOpinion1010]

The fact that audience members can hit and hold the note kind of takes away from the hype. 😄 Well done to you

[@hadtopicausername]

@@JustMyOpinion1010 Thanks. It does require a certain amount of training and breath control, to put it mildly. Lots of long distance running certainly helped me.

[@sergillopiscerdan9869]

¡Magnífica voz!

[@judydenver5362]

This is just so incredibly gorgeous, that I started to cry, uncontrolably, on that Ukelele-type electric sound, the passionalte, mesmerizing piano, and then that beautiful note styling by Morten, it just took me to a highly emotional place!!!! Beith, I just love your unque and priceless enthusiasm, and earthy, passionate reactions!!! Thank you ! More Morten /A-ha, please!! Most beautiful band the world has ever known!!!! Most gorgeous and talented, passionate singer ever!

[@kiryltaranenka1201]

back vocals are very underrated here

[@ApparentlyGoogledislikesmyname]

True. For most A-ha songs the backing vocals are subtle, but they bring to much to the sound.

[@eddiecollins453]

He's brilliant

[@angelacedeno7962]

Amazing voice. I AM glad You analyze this beautiful song.. ...

[@Goddybag4Lee]

Loved your reaction to that long note! Says it all.

[@usatech8571]

A-ha was the most famous Band in Brazil in the 90s they are HUGE in Brazil.

[@Toverneger]

I've seen a-ha live more than 5 times, and can confirm that, even though he's in his 60's now, Morten still has it!

[@JotaP1n]

Morten is an unbelievable singer, is like “come on dude, that’s impossible”. And he does…

[@nicolek1676]

I’m so glad he went on the Masked Singer as this bought him out of his shell to perform again.

[@esperanzagugo8713]

Morten is divine, your vocal equipment is wonderful, yesterday, today and always, morten....LOVE MORTEN

[@billhawkins1236]

Morten Harket, amazing vocalist and Norwegian to boot! The live version at the Nobel Peace Prize concert is better than this one, IMO. Fantastic 😊👍👍👍

[@Fonerjtelefonia]

Maravilhosa reação para um dos maiores cantores da história recente.

[@adenauerlemos7926]

In the Valhall presentation he held this note even better. Incredible

[@EllieLili972]

Exact

[@PamelaJLamon]

He truly is sensational...

[@TorIverWilhelmsen]

His long note was so long it got interrupted by an ad.

[@monicastenberg4801]

I'm in love with Morten Harket! God spent extra time creating him ❤️

[@lilia_tubert]

Para mí, es la mejor voz masculina de todos los tiempos.

[@sorinmedia1]

Wow I can’t believe you paused at 1:18, right before his magnificent falsetto rise… it’s like killing a bird in flight.

[@heathcliffhermes]

Marvelous Morten!!!❤❤❤

[@vsrorrer]

Pure gifted talent…❤

[@swedishchef4003]

If you haven't - you really should - listen to and REACT to "Stay on these roads" LIVE by Aha. He pushes his voice even further in that song.

[@Mr.Tin_88]

Morten is a truly timeless legend

[@rodolfovaldes3149]

Great analysis. A-ha it's a so undermined band. They made great songs but with no too much publicity. I have a lot musicians friends and a few more in my family. The most of them told me (and these are not my words) they say Morten Harket is better than Freddie Mercury. They gave me many reasons why, but they know more than me. What I can say and I've seen A-ha live three times, live I've seen Morten doing things that Freddy never did. But for me they're different. This guy, as you said do many difficult things to do as a vocalist. You should hear Take on me live on Vallhalla, I wish I care (studio version), Shadow Endeavors, Dark is the night. Rolling Thunder live in Buenos Aires, Scoundrel Days, Living a boy's adventure tale, White Canvas, Solace....

[@judydenver5362]

Yes!! Freddie Mercury, who? lol...Morten can sing circles around Freddie Mercury! Freddie always just sang it straight, the same, mundane stuff, the same way. But as you said, LOOK at what millions of things, and sounds and styling, and effects, and hold, vibrato, tremelos, etc etc, on and on, Morten comes up with, to ad nuances and passion to each and every song!! They all sound so different!!! No one is like Morten!!! He is amazing and the most unique voice ever to be!!!!

[@lindawallerman2564]

I have listened to this song live more than once. It is lovely!!! Thank you for commenting! 😊🎵❤🇳🇴

[@BethRoars]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@felipeland1685]

Morten Harket is perfect. The master of voice!

[@AliciaPortel]

El mejor de todos!🙌

[@Armoure10]

Damn i love his vocal 🖤

[@kenkeep69]

He did this in a duet with Allison Moyet for their MTV Unplugged set...just incredible.

[@gabrielpicazo1881]

Young lady, you need to hear more from A-ha. I love your work.

[@katjacordani8673]

Morten ha una voce incredibile e la sa modulare in modo magnifico. Nulla è lasciato al caso.

[@bartdekkers8227]

This was from their 25th year end show in the oslo spectrum, they gave 3 concerts and i was lucky enough to be able to be the their at the second last one. It was amazing.

[@JTHH_YouTube]

Morten’s vocals are precious and a-ha’s music resonates in my life. Could you please critique Martin Gore’s vocals in Depeche Mode’s ‘Home’?

[@josephmartinez2209]

Amazing Morten

[@laureanofigueras1244]

Gran banda! Gran reacción! Saludos desde Argentina 🇦🇷 hermosa 😍👑

[@Donstopeenow]

So~~~Good!!!

[@gershman23]

It's a beautiful live version, but you should check the video (or the album version, if you must), because the visuals enhance the dramatic and haunting atmosphere.

[@Cta2006]

It's a G-Sharp OF-1. It's a Musical instrument in the guitar family, invented in 1997 by the Norwegian luthier Øivin Fjeld: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G-sharp_guitar

[@markusandergard6925]

Fun and true story: Teemu Brunila, then in Finnish band The Crash, once played at the same festival as A-ha. He approached Morten Harket and told him: - "I think you have one of the best voices in pop", to which Morten replied - "I know".

[@EllieLili972]

He can't deny it 🙂

[@ruthhelenasantosazevedo6732]

Nessa canção ele coloca todo o grande potencial vocal que tem. Morten Harket,o melhor cantor há 40 anos! Viva A ha!

[@laurasavidge6637]

Morten is one of the best vocalists of all time.

[@daveroberts4086]

The Viking King 👑 Of Norway 🇳🇴 The Voice Of The Morten Harket Just The Best Thing Ever Since sliced Bread 🥖 ❤🎉😢.

[@RQUKOfficial]

An absolute marvel seeing Morten still being able to carry this note for so long. He's knocking on now and you can clearly see it takes a lot out of him. Very impressive.

[@rodrigoalves3273]

There are three voices that are part of my life: Freddie Mercury, Jon Secada and Morten Harket!

[@wheelmanstan]

A-ha has so many fantastic songs, amazing band..people just don't know, or at least Americans don't, I mean we seem to have dropped the ball on those dudes, also Jimmy Eat World..wtf, I never realized how good they are as well until recently

[@prof.brianrocha]

O a-ha no Brasil é muito elogiado. Obrigado pelo vídeo com legendas.

[@ste5515]

Soprannaturale, angelico, creatura e voce ultraterrena.

[@annalisatramarin5517]

Useless trying to define his voice tecnnically, his vocal talent is a gift from heaven. It's Morten Harket! That's it. A-ha for ever!

[@aperinich]

Only for a non-musician

[@annalisatramarin5517]

I don't think so. I've read about his vocal range but there's something special in his performance. Technically you can have the same vocal range but not the same talent to use it. That's what I meant.👋

[@AliciaPortel]

A veces MORTEN se olvida que es humano, como en ésta canción 😮❤ Voz celestial ❤

[@steiningarpettersen9489]

check out nobelpeace concert of this song 1998

[@pierrelelievre7717]

Quelle voix ! Magnifique !!!

[@EchoesDaBear]

Great reaction Beth! I hadn't seen this video before. Indeed, Morten Harket has one of THE most spectacular voices (even still!). This such a beautiful song. I highly suggest more a-ha - you'd likely know their hit 'Take On Me', but they did an unplugged acoustic version in 2017 that is amazing - and really highlights how Morten has taken care of his voice. Other tracks to check: Hunting High and Low, Manhattan Skyline, Lifelines, The Sun Always Shines On TV... Such a great band!

[@personaldsentidades1540]

Is hallucinating this song. In addiction, I recommend you analysis you the last album North the song Summer Rain. Is a wonderful song too. 😃

[@Mrsq93]

Would love to hear more reactions to A-ha. Personally, I love Mortens voice it has so much emotion. Great choice but there are so many more .

[@JulianaMachado2023]

Morten Harket is amazing!! thanks for reacting!

[@solangecoelho6263]

SEM DÚVIDA NENHUMA MORTEN HARKET É O MELHOR E MAIOR CANTOR DO UNIVERSO 🌌 E O MAIS LINDO HOMEM DO UNIVERSO E TAMBÉM É O MEU AMOR POR TODA VIDA MORTEN HARKET É DEMAIS 🆒

[@stormbrewer3004]

The guitar Paal is playing is not a uke, but a G-sharp (G#) guitar made by Norwegian guitar maker Øyvin Fjeld. Got one myself, although not the classical version Paal plays here. Interesting lil' thing.

[@andresholdo9572]

Morten is one of a kind and this song is a masterpiece... A-ha has been underappreciated by far too many people...

[@bluewaters3100]

Great song by Morten and AH-Ha..their live is the best . It seems like they grow as a group and get better and better. Thanks!