Listening to this in bed after a long day. Even if I wasnt born at the time. It made me feel like I was transported to the 80's. Classic leather jackets, motor bikes, neon lights, gas stations, disk jockeys, somewhat still comon discos, neat hair styles, classic High School stereotypes. All of it! (Just realized this sounds a lot like the 50's when removing the discos and motorbikes. And leather jackets.)
@The 8 Track Master go to Pennsylvania then! You won't regret it, plus you have to quarantine there for 2 weeks so you get an extra 2 weeks back at home.
The keyboards involved are a Roland Juno-60 for leads and pads, Yamaha DX7 for bass, arps and additional drums, and PPG Wave for layering the leads and pads, all sequenced on UMI 2B MIDI software for the BBC Micro.
F#m, D, A These are the chords on "I'll be coming for your love OK" This a smart suit of chords, transition to enter the chorus. If I am right, a-ha is the only musicians to use it. PS: they use it too in another song "train of thought" Not before the chorus but as a transition to end it.
@@MsAussie83 It's quite unusual. I've never played one as of course they are very rare. The very first sound in this video is the PPG Wave I think. There are many videos on youtube showcasing its sounds.
@@80ssynthfan48 and what keyboard is it and what is the name of the sound they used at min 0:20. I have seen some covers and almost none of them manage to emulate the original sound of the song well.
@@JohnDetecter That main riff is a layered sound of Juno and I think PPG Wave. If you listen to the cover by Vicinity Music he does a very good job of it.
Yeah I know, But I heard someplace that some percussive elements are recorded from a yamaha dX7, The main Kick, Snare And hats are LinnDrums. But they are layered with some DX7 Elements I (think atleast). Also there are some breath sounds in there also, But I'm not shure where they are from, maybe a sample from a library or recorded by Mags, pål/paul og Harket themselves. Still is a great composition though!
only dx-7 percussive sounds on this song is the kick sound heard behind the main riff in the cente of the song before the linn comes back in - dont think theres any breath sounds
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This makes you realize how much work and how many instruments there are behind 80s songs like this
Very complicated
The lead sound comprised of 3 to 4 layers. leads and bells
3 different pads :dark , air atmospheric, and sparkling pad
Power of the Yamaha DX7 and the Roland Juno 60!
the ppg wave sounds great in it too
@@matiasmartinez7208 yeah, love that one too, probably my favorite digital synth of all time!
@@l0riz624I think it’s mainly PPG and good ole Juno here
That 6-note synth riff from 2:08 - 2:13 is simply sublime. Dead simple, but conveys so much feeling.
For a long time my favorite part of the arrangement has been the little fanfare at 3:27
It's all like "Make way! A-Ha is here!"
Listening to this in bed after a long day. Even if I wasnt born at the time. It made me feel like I was transported to the 80's.
Classic leather jackets, motor bikes, neon lights, gas stations, disk jockeys, somewhat still comon discos, neat hair styles, classic High School stereotypes. All of it!
(Just realized this sounds a lot like the 50's when removing the discos and motorbikes. And leather jackets.)
so much artistry going on in this arrangenment. Timeless
The keyboard is one of my favorite parts
Precious work of art.
Best melody is definitely at 1:09-1:12. Such a melancholic yet hopeful touch to the poppy song.
cry
cry
cry
cr4
Cry
That's when you realize just how 80's this song really is.
0:54 sounds of heaven
One of the best songs ever
I listen to this when i'm bored. Instant cure.
i am listening to this at a loud level.
My physical ears: "It hurts"
My soul: Calm
2:03
I like how when you play this part with headsets, it travels to the other and then goes back to one another (if you know what i meant)
Arpeggiator from left to right
Fun tip (Well, fun-ish): That is called panning
It’s called panning 😀
It's called stereo sound, if the sound was mono you wouldnt notice that cuz the sound would be on same level in both sides :P
@@matthewpicard4463if you're lucky, there's gold specs in the pan
🎵 🎤 🎧 🎤 🎵
En 2019 y sigue sonando este clásico 80.
Saludos desde La Paz Bolivia
Just when I thought Take On Me couldn't get any better
Sinceramente hermoso instrumental😍😭🎶
music to my ears. Beautiful
it's literally music you dingleberry
OMG! This is SO Beautiful!!!
0:15 too relax 😌
i want this played at my funeral
Me too
0:10, the best start
Estos sintetizadores son una maldita joyísima, buenísimos carajo.
sí
Main melody played on roland juno 60 / bass is yamaha dx-7
thank you! this was the info i wad looking for haha
Probably was a DX-7 and a Roland D-50.
@@israeldiniz7625 roland D-50 wasnt released when take on me was recorded
Israel Diniz Mags himself has actually said it was a Roland Juno 60 and a Yamaha dx-7.
@@a-hafangirl Magne has NEVER named the 2nd keyboard used on the melody
0:55 this is my Part...❤️
beautiful
2:03 is also neat with headphones only though
Look at something nostalgic while hearing this part it would different 🥺
A Master Class production/Arrangement!
Espectacular melodia de sintetizador realmente hermosa
how this sounds I wish I could go back to Pennsylvania. I miss Pennsylvania.
GARBAGE DAY!
@The 8 Track Master go to Pennsylvania then! You won't regret it, plus you have to quarantine there for 2 weeks so you get an extra 2 weeks back at home.
Pennsylvania, on ma minddd
The keyboards involved are a Roland Juno-60 for leads and pads, Yamaha DX7 for bass, arps and additional drums, and PPG Wave for layering the leads and pads, all sequenced on UMI 2B MIDI software for the BBC Micro.
One of the greatest pop records ever was sequenced on a *BBC Micro?*
@@80ssynthfan48 Yep. Some producers took advantage of it before the ST and Pro Tools. Even Vince Clarke used it for his Erasure days.
@@cleverhardy5230 Here was me thinking they used a Fairlight or something fancy like that.....
@@80ssynthfan48 Funnily enough, they tried using the Fairlight on the first recording, but that version failed to chart.
@@cleverhardy5230 some people say that is the better version, but well....there's a reason it wasn't a hit worldwide.
Esto es hermoso! Me lo descargué
one of the most important videos on yt
Completely different song now. i love it
Thanks pulchritude of your outstanding endeavors.
This song is sped up hypnotism. Play at 1/4 speed. The main hook
Tengo 25 obviamente no soy de esa época pero está canción es oro puro
Who’s watching while scrolling through the comments?? 🤭
Positive melancholy
Tout Simplement Sublime
First chord played is the arpeggiated Bm9 - then Bm pad into the lead - ( just in case any of you keyboard players were wondering )
I love the intro at 0.16 respect to a ha and love from india 💖
0:16
Alan Tarney instead
Nice one 🤘🏽🕺🏻
EXCELENTE AMIGO GRACIAS
Sicc 👌
💖💖💖🥰🥰🥰
0:09 - 0:21
Marcante desde o início!
realmente
F#m, D, A
These are the chords on "I'll be coming for your love OK"
This a smart suit of chords, transition to enter the chorus.
If I am right, a-ha is the only musicians to use it.
PS: they use it too in another song "train of thought"
Not before the chorus but as a transition to end it.
0:15
Let's be honest, you came here for this!!
No i came here for 2:03 and 3:09
@@ilianawebber1994 ok cool
_.Benjamin._ thx
Ready player one?
Sim! Voltei para ouvir isso. Hehe
If i remix this track will there be an issue for copyright? Can any one help me?
I wonder if Siren Head could do Take On Me?
Is this extracted from original song or you playing?
Extracted
official multitracks are available free of charge on the net
Será que usaram o CS-80 no Chorus?
The main synths used were Roland Juno-60, Yamaha DX7 and PPG Wave.
I love it
So am I to understand that a roland juno 60, a dx7, ppg wave 2.2 and a fulltines preset from a dx7 also were played???
juno 60 - Dx7 flute ( Dx7 bass ) other keyboards have NEVER been officially named
Yep, DX7, Juno 60 and PPG Wave. Linn for drums.
Can you make backing tracks to buy?
0:20
0:20
0:20
0:20
Oh yeah yeah
damn that trend was already 3 years ago?
Is this a Yamaha DX7?
There were 3 main synths used on this song: Yamaha DX7, Roland Juno 60, PPG Wave.
@@80ssynthfan48 What's the PPG Wave like?
@@MsAussie83 It's quite unusual. I've never played one as of course they are very rare. The very first sound in this video is the PPG Wave I think. There are many videos on youtube showcasing its sounds.
1:35 I SLEEP
Is this synth heaven?
What is the keyboard solo tone?
Roland Juno 60
Roland Juno 60 and another un - named keyboard ( probably a Yamaha DX7)
@@mjwalters8394 and a PPG wave
What is the sound on keyboard?
good sounding
Custom of electronic bops and sustain
Played on roland Juno 60
@@mjwalters8394 oh ok thanks
@Derek Smith and thanks lol
Noice
how can i get this ??
Just use an add-on with your browser to download it. Or an on-air recorder to grab this tack)))
has anyone tried synching the drum track up to this one? it's *IMPOSSIBLE*
That is because since the song was recorded on tape, it has a slight variability in speed.
@@matthewpicard4463 Take on me was sequenced on a BBC MICROCOMPUTER and it may of had a bit of lag during the recording process
The tempo is fast-paced with many off-beat parts....not as easy as you think to play.
keyboards and Mortens vocals are very off beat during the chorus
0:38
Metronom bpm ??
168 bpm
@@frannrocha 169 maybe.
1:34 YOU CANT ESCAPE PACHELBEL'S CANON
that’s not… pachelbel’s canon
@@bruhbobent its the same chord progression as pachelbel's canon look it up
@@binkerrrrr no?
Take On Me is A - G# - F - D
while Pachelbel’s Canon is D - A - B - F# - G - D - G - A
@@binkerrrrrCompletely different progression
what keyboard is this?
There were at least 3 keyboards used on this song: Roland Juno 60, Yamaha DX7, PPG Wave.
@@80ssynthfan48 and what keyboard is it and what is the name of the sound they used at min 0:20. I have seen some covers and almost none of them manage to emulate the original sound of the song well.
@@JohnDetecter That main riff is a layered sound of Juno and I think PPG Wave. If you listen to the cover by Vicinity Music he does a very good job of it.
1:58
Delicius! ☺️
Mine Diamonds
I'M MINE ING
Where's the bass
Garrett simms-rowe wow ur stupid m8
but some of the drums is also made on keyboard, does that mean that almost the whole instrumental sould be categorized as "keyboard"?
drums was Linn drum not keyboard
Yeah I know, But I heard someplace that some percussive elements are recorded from a yamaha dX7, The main Kick, Snare And hats are LinnDrums. But they are layered with some DX7 Elements I (think atleast). Also there are some breath sounds in there also, But I'm not shure where they are from, maybe a sample from a library or recorded by Mags, pål/paul og Harket themselves. Still is a great composition though!
only dx-7 percussive sounds on this song is the kick sound heard behind the main riff in the cente of the song before the linn comes back in - dont think theres any breath sounds
0:21