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- Hey All! This is one of the most instrumental heavy songs I have heard from them. It was so rocking and groovy and excellent. Loved it.
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In this album they fully demonstrate how easily they can reach very high levels as musicians, not 'a boy-band' at all, but real artists with uncommon qualities. Their range of creativity is unique and so underrated. They would have been number 1 so many times. Instead, they've been forgotten in some countries and their songs are never on on the radio or music programs. That's OK, they'll be the best ever!
The whole album was recorded in the dark. Atmosphere... Love them so much since 1985. This band has changed my life.
"How sweet it was" for the fantastic piano of Magne, the guitar of Pal ... and the low- pitched voice of Morten! Good example of the synergy of the group! 😁
I love HSIW!!!
I’m getting goosebumps watching you react to all the elements that have given me chills for 28 years listening to this. Paul waaktaar said they recorded this live .. wonderful stuff !!! He said he wrote the song after going back to Norway and feeling that he doesn’t belong there anymore! Another brilliant a-ha song from my top 3 a-ha album!
a-ha best band ever and live legendary....
All of their albums have masterpieces in them.
The whole Memorial Beach Albumis epic
Hi Mike, thanks for your reaction to this song.
You are right in feeling it sounds American. This album was recorded in Prince's Paisley Park studio with American producer David Z .
Paul Waaktaar explains the meaning of the lyrics of this song like this:
"“When we came back to Norway around this time, that was the first time I ever felt that Norway wasn’t my home any longer. After all those years abroad, the cord had been cut.” and:
“The song is also about how I’m not good at dealing with other people, so people always try to read me and find out what’s wrong. They will go, “What’s up with him? Why is he in such a mood?” So, the title Cold As Stone is about trying to rouse myself from that state. I would think, “Gee, is it really like that? Are those people correct?” It’s a bit of self-analysis.”
Oi Cláudia, Pal disse que na época estava lendo muito Kafka como Metamorfose, aí certamente mexeu com a profunda inspiração pra essas musicas. Pal é um gênio, maravilhoso, amo suas músicas, sou super fã dele!
Pal puts up more barriers than the other two members---the silent but deadly talented one :)----this one not necessarily about depression but rather perception?
Hey Mike, I think it’s safe to say you have become the biggest TH-cam a-ha reactor, you are tapping into a worldwide fan legion. And a-ha fans are among some of the most loyal and dedicated fan base there is.
Mark thanks for your support and encouraging me to discover a-ha's music since the very first reaction! The first song I reacted to (and ever heard) from a-ha other than Take On Me was that Manhattan Skyline reaction. The funny thing is I ONLY checked it out in order to do a reaction for a Manhattan Skyline cover song. I never knew I'd be delving fully into their catalog, but I am so happy I did. They are now one of my favorite bands on this channel.
@@Yeedeed glad to hear it buddy, as you are discovering a-ha don’t stick to one sound, even though they are most know for their synth pop. sadly they don’t stray to often into the rock sound in their albums, but they do so more during their live gigs. Everyone is asking for analogue next it seems, please if you do it do the live version from frognerparken, it’s rocking, was in front of a 150,000 crowd also. Largest crowd ever for a gig in Norway.
Watching Mike react to this music for the first time makes me listen to the songs more carefully even though I'm over 35 years listening to a-ha.
Memorial beach album... is more organic and dark in a good way.
"Lamb to the slaughter" and "Locust" are two songs with a hypnotic and haunting music. Same with the previous album and the song " East of the sun, west of the moon". The atmosphere of the song " Early morning" has something with The Doors's sound. The clavierist of the group, Magne Furuholmen, change the synth sound of the 80's for the piano in the 90's; " I call your name" and " How sweet it was" are two songs that we can enjoy his pur talent. Brillant musicians and an amazing vocalist! A-ha, so special!!!
And... i forgot to mention Memorial Beach... from the same album or the later live version of the MTV unplugged album. Ambiance, voice, piano... just wow! 😊🎶
Any other albums like this? Love the atmosphere of it
Never heard this song, it's a new side of a-ha for me and I like it a lot!
You're back again
You roam the streets
And crack again
You're back again
You're travel-worn
Standing here in the town
Where you were born
It's not your home
The mirror sees you
So alone
Cold as stone
Yeah
You're not your own
You feel a chill
Go through your bones
You're not your own
There's something wrong
You call you doctor
On the phone
He's not at home
You leave a message
After the tone
"I'm cold as stone"
Emerald green neon lights above
Sapphire red falls on you below
Cold as stone
Emerald green neon lights above
Sapphire reds fall on you below
You're back again
You send a curse out
In to the night
You're back again
You're travel-worn
Standing here
In the town you were born
It's not your home
The mirror sees you
So alone
Cold as stone
Cold as stone
I wore this song out when I got the memorial beach cd. Brilliant!
Hi Mike! Hello from Russia here :-) I came across your channel earlier today, and I must say how grateful I am for your sharing your ideas about a-ha songs. This band has coloured my life in ways I can't begin to describe, and I've listened to them since around 1992. It's fascinating to see how much you have to say about the tracks on your first listen - you do have a great ear for detail and take seconds to grasp some finer points. For example (if no one's mentioned this before) - "Cold as Stone" as well as the entire "Memorial Beach" album was indeed recorded in America, in Prince's studio Paisley Park, and has an American feel to it. As for "Manhattan Skyline", its verses and chorus were, in fact, written by Paul and Magne - so it's almost two different songs, like you observed. I can't help but say how nice it feels to see someone like you discover their music with such enthusiasm - it brings back memories of my own first-time discoveries from years ago. Finally, if there's one song I'd like you to have a look at - it's the little known "Sox of the Fox" (live from MTV Unplugged).
Hello Mike, my name is Marje, and I’ve been following your reactions with quite a few a-ha songs now…without leaving any comments of my own, but am now convinced that you “get” this band, which is very gratifying as I’m an old woman who has been a fan since I first heard and saw them on Top Of The Pops on BBC TV with their second hit…the one that went to #1 in the U.K. …not Take on Me, but The Sun Always Shines On TV. I was never a teenage fan in love with Morten & co for their looks, I was actually a married mother of 2 children and older than the three a-ha guys anyway! No..I fell for that sound they make..especially Morten’s vocals, but they’re just the icing on the cake really, because the songs are the real stars of a-ha, the songwriting of Pal and Mags are in a league of their own.
You will find it impossible to pin down a favourite song of a-ha’s the more you delve into their catalogue, today you will think it’s the one you’ve just listened to..but tomorrow it’ll be a different one, from a different album or period. My favourites change all the time, but a few are always perennially at the top of the list…Memorial Beach, Slender Frame, The Swing of Things, and the one that got me hooked all these years ago in 1985..The Sun Always Shines…it still gives me shivers up my spine every time I hear the opening bars, especially live in concert…and no matter how many times I hear it I know I always will! Btw..I’m now 70 years old. P.S. I love Cold As Stone ..and you need to listen to the title track and How Sweet It Was now too, because that whole Memorial Beach album is possibly their best. Oh and now I think of it you also need to hear Lamb to the Slaughter, Dark Is The Night and Move To Memphis too, because the whole damn album is fantastic!
I get you. I think l have maybe 70 favorites. I alter between them, so it’s almost like the most recent one I have listened to becomes the biggest favorite. Until I listen to another one and that takes over. 😅😅 I’ve seen people making list of the top 5 or top 10. I couldn’t have made one of those. At least it would only be valid / genuin for half an hour. I love their diversity so it’s always songs that fits your mood, needs or preferences at a given moment. Pretty perfect to me.
@@lunalairTM Ha ha... my top 5 and top 10 songs from A- ha change every month!!! So, why make a list? Just listen any song from their albums and enjoy, day after day!!!
I get it! 😉😄😁
@@lunalairTM That's actually some of the fun of making a list - seeing how it changes.
East of the sun, west of the moon", Sycamore Leaves, " Early morning", Out of the Blue Comes Green, Move To Memphis, Sycamore Leaves, There's never a forever thing pleeeeas, Sycamore Leaves, Slender Frame, Hurry home, Sycamore Leaves ... Choose any song, especially There's never a forever thing, Out of the Blue Comes Green and Sycamore Leaves!
This is their WARM-ROCK
How sweet it was should be your next track from this album. I love morten’s lower range, almost prefer it to his higher range.
Just stumbled across this, loving your reaction to this, it’s a bit epic this one, and you can hear the influence of the Doors. Spot on about the vocals, very different to his usual vocal style. One of my favourite a-ha albums. Would like to see your reactions to songs like East of the Sun, Locust, the Bandstand, and maybe a couple of tracks off the Analogue album
Thank you for the comment my friend, and yes this is definitely the most epic song I've heard from them. This is now my 3rd favorite song from a-ha. And thanks for your suggestions, we'll get these on the list! Actually I'm pretty sure East of the Sun is on there from several people
Out of the Blue Comes Green is an amazing song-similar in length and format to this one. It’s from their third album Stay on These Roads:)
Emmy, thank you so much for your awesome comments! You had a lot of suggestions and requests in them too, I appreciate you enjoying a-ha's music with me!
@@Yeedeed Thanks! It’s just great to find someone on TH-cam who isn’t just reacting to Take On Me! I’ve been a die-hard a-ha fan for years but here in America everyone just focuses on the one song…it’s refreshing to finally see someone go down the full rabbit hole, lol.
@@emmyfischer307Totally agree with you Emmy! Hi from Quebec, Canada! 😊🎶
I’ve seen other people so reactions to maybe one or two other a-ha songs other than take on me, but mike is way ahead now of any other, plus he has a great appreciation of the song writing and lyrics. It’s a pleasure to watch his reactions
@@sylvieouellet212 Bonjour! I was able to visit Quebec right before the coronavirus hit-beautiful!
Try East of the Sun West of the moon and Slender frame - emotional ride for me. The first one just totally mind-blowing. Music, vocals, strings, piano, keyboards. it makes you feel
East of the Sun West of the Moon would be another fabulous one for him!
Great song, fantastic album 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
So glad I stumbled across you reacting to one of my top songs from my fave band! Thumbs up for sure! What I love most about a-ha is their musicality ~ sometimes I like songs from other artistes just because of their lyrics or I only like the instrumental bits as the vocal ruins it but Morten and the instrumentation just come together so epicly on so many of their tunes ~ viva a-ha! \o/ Fan for life from Malaysia
The album was recorded at Paisley Park, mostly in single takes - my favourite a-ha song from my favourite album! Really enjoyed watching you discovering it!
Hey Chris, been watch your uploads of a-ha for years ! 👍
@@markwebster7435 Me too! Thanks for your videos Chris!
LOVE all your a-ha videos Chris! Thanks so much for sharing the a-ha goodness!
Hello Chris! I also appreciate it a lot most of your a-ha's videos! I enjoy the high quality of the pictures and the sound. Thank you so much! From Quebec, Canada!
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There is a live version where they segue into sycamore leaves that I think you’d really dig
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Right. Sentrum Scene, Oslo 1994, I think.
I call your name by a-ha is a fav of mine :). And this was a cool review! Unusual song choice
With this album they took a turn down darker roads. Paul really digged it and wanted to explore it further but unfortunately the other guys didn't agree. I don't think they agreed on a lot in the wake of Memorial Beach. Hence the 7 years hiatus. I believe most fans are on Paul's side...they should've explored this gritty sound MUCH MUCH more!
Their best sound came from 1990-94, no doubt!
Thanks for taking time to discover their music for real. It’s worth it! They are really epic and you just have to love the diversity in their music. Still, I often discover new things in their songs, even if I have heard them a lot of times.
Totally agree with that!!! 😁
A-ha are huge The Doors fans - you can hear it here :D
Just got into a Twitter argument with this wise guy (apparently he knows A LOT of people in the music business but hides behind an anonymous name) about an article in Rolling Stone saying that early versions of Take on Me had a clear Doors and Post-Punk influence. How dare they say that! And when I referred him to Bridges I got blasted, treated like I knew nothing about music, let alone a-ha and told “they had a lot more albums than just your favourite 2”.Maybe it’s about time that he started listening to them. And no, those two are not my favourites 😂 Anyone who is somewhat of a lover of a-ha music knows they are heavily influenced by the Doors, but also bands like Echo and the Bunnymen. Some people..
@@ReneeEverard yea I saw that, I put the question to him had he listened to the two bridges albums, no reply lol so that’s a no.
Oh go pop a-ha, they have it all!!
Thanks for this video.... Out of blue comes green .. check it!!
Would love you to do a reaction to this is our home from the MTV unplugged album. A truly lovely song with simple but beautiful lyrics. I think you would find it awesome
when your home town (any kind of HOme) feels like You absolutely alienated. Like you are grieving after losing a sense of home
such a great groove, I loved this one.didn't know it but, yes, great for a road trip.
Yes that's what this makes me picture, like I said in the video, it reminds me of when I lived in Arizona, just cruising around the desert landscape :)
@@Yeedeed So, if you appreciate this musical ambiance, i' m sure you'll like the song East of the sun!!! Perfect... "On a desert road to home" 🎶 😊
You have a very good "ear" man!
Espetáculo música voz som da banda espetacular essa bateria está de arrepiar oh! A- há vcs são os maximos❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Your reactions to a-ha are great - 3 recommendations from a long time Irish fan……
1. I just kicked back and listened to tracks 1, 2 and 3 from their Minor Earth Major Sky album - you’ve already listened and reacted to track 4 - Summer Moved On. It’s surely one of finest album opening trio of songs ever. The title track, Little Black Heart and Velvet - mesmerising.
2. A must hear track for a fan of the rockier side of a-ha is The Swing of Things Live in Oslo 1994. One of the best guitar solos and vocal performances ever.
3. The documentary on the band “a-ha the movie “ has just been released as part of the TriBeCa film festival - I downloaded abs watched it - you’ll get a great insight into what makes the band tick and makes them fall apart as well as a great snippet of lots of their music.
Keep up the reviews - they are great. Eden if you don’t like a song 🤫🤫
Did you say you downloaded the movie ? Fellow Irish fan
@@markwebster7435 yes Mark - I just used a VPN and was able to download from the TriBeCa festival site for the ticket price. Watched it twice over 48 hr stream window.
More than good 💯💯💯
hey Mike just a reminder checkout how sweet it was from memorial beach. Very much their Rock album 👍
The whole album is heavily American influneced.
I hope they go back to their Northern roots....
I think that Pål's lyrics in most instances are not hiding a subliminal meaning.
This speaks to me about the disconnection between his roots (norway) and life in the usa.
Best a-ha 👍
It's like The Doors and Radiohead had a baby!
Please react to a-ha Cosy Prison
Please react to "East Of The Sun West Of The Moon " both, Live Version from the NRK Studios and Album Version. This song is pure goose bumps.
Morten shows here that he can also sing deeply and still sounds wonderful. The lyrics are exceptional again and allow for many interpretations and bases
on a very old norwegian Fairy Tale
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" ...
I try to wake up
But something's breaking
Here inside me
Deep and hollow
A sound that no other sound could follow
I know the pain
Before the wound
East of the sun
And west of the moon ..."
By the way the whole NRK Studios unplugged Concert from 1991 was amazing.
Loving your reactions to a-ha. Keep them coming! I'd make a request but it would be a struggle to narrow it down to just a few and there's plenty of good suggestions already for you to delve into.
Hi Matt, give your requests to me anyway my friend!
@@Yeedeed ok then, here's 3 for you.
Differences (Live Nobel Peace Prize Concert 2001),
Out of Blue Comes Green,
Shadowside.
@@mattsmith8124 I love Differences! Magne did a version of it on his solo Christmas album White Xmas Lies a few years back. And I fully agree with East of the Sun, West of the Moon. That whole album was one of the most important ones to me growing up. The cassette tape went everywhere with me! The song is still my favourite of that album and very high in my a-ha top 10. Also love Seemingly Non-Stop July from that album
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Hey Yeedeed. So great to see your responses to a-ha. I have a feeling that you would love Marillion - you should definitely check them. I would suggest these songs, and make sure they are live...Marillion is AMAZING live...
The Space: th-cam.com/video/Nm_TcAAySbc/w-d-xo.html
The Great Escape: th-cam.com/video/pQ74CwXcliM/w-d-xo.html
Seasons End: th-cam.com/video/8ypkV1XRwAM/w-d-xo.html
Out Of This World: th-cam.com/video/s9GEuFDGSYg/w-d-xo.html
Analogue!
More and more people saying this one, ill have to do the tally next time and see if it has the most!!!
@@Yeedeed to be fair, Memorial Beach is full of this kind of music! East of the Sun, West of the Moon too. Morten sang Memorial Beach to me, that’s a bit of a memory ;).
Wait what do you mean he sang it to you? You mean you saw them live? Or like, he sang this, just to you?
@@Yeedeed oooooh at a concert - I was at the stage lol.
@@kaybailey-jones3740 oh okay that's cool too, I thought you meant like a private concert LOL
Eu diria que essa música soa um pouco The Doors.
th-cam.com/video/aGfMbXspDlo/w-d-xo.html link for sycamore leaves audio only.