Take On Me facts for kids
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Lead singer Morten Harket and actress Bunty Bailey in a scene from the music video, which features them in a pencil-sketch animation / live-action combination called rotoscoping.
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| Single by A-ha | ||||
| from the album Hunting High and Low | ||||
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| Released | 19 October 1984 | |||
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| Studio | Record Plant, New York | |||
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| Label | Warner Bros. | |||
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"Take on Me" is a very famous song by the Norwegian band a-ha. It was first released in 1984. This song is known for its catchy tune and its amazing music video.
The song is a type of music called synthpop. This means it uses a lot of electronic sounds from synthesizers. It also has a style known as new wave, which was popular in the 1980s.
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How the Song Became Famous
The first version of "Take on Me" came out in 1984. It was mixed by Tony Mansfield. However, this first release did not become very popular. It did not sell many copies, especially in the United Kingdom.
Re-recording and Re-release
Because the first version didn't do well, the band decided to try again. They re-recorded the song in 1985. This new version was mixed by Alan Tarney. This time, everything changed!
The Amazing Music Video
A big reason for the song's success was its unique music video. The video was shown a lot on television, especially on channels like MTV. It used a special animation style called rotoscoping.
What is Rotoscoping?
Rotoscoping is a cool technique where artists trace over live-action video footage. This makes the real people and objects look like drawings. In the "Take on Me" video, it looks like a comic book coming to life. The video shows the band's lead singer, Morten Harket, in a cartoon world. He tries to get a girl from the real world to join him.
Video's Impact
The music video was very creative and different from other videos at the time. People loved watching it. This helped "Take on Me" become a huge hit all over the world. It reached the top of the music charts in many countries.
Legacy of "Take on Me"
"Take on Me" is still one of the most recognized songs from the 1980s. Its music video is also considered one of the best and most innovative of all time. Many people still enjoy the song today. It shows how a great song, combined with a creative video, can become a timeless classic.
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