The song is written in the key of A major with a chord progression of Bm7E7ADmaj7Cm7 in the verse, ACm7/GFmD in the chorus, and CmGCmGBmE in the bridge. With this encouragement, the band managed to complete some songs, including "Take On Me". Take on me (Take on me) The song can also be found on the film's soundtrack. The single features on the vocals of the Dutch X Factor fifth season winner Haris Alagic known by the mononym Haris. [2] They intended the song to show off Harket's vocal range, which led to his vocals "doing this spiraling thing". [32] Volkswagen created a television advertisement inspired by the video. [22][23] The idea of the video was suggested by Warner Bros executive Jeff Ayeroff, who was pivotal in making "Take on Me" a globally recognised music hit. The song has a super catchy riff, but it is a song that you have to hear a few times. Take On Me hit #1 in eleven countries (including the US in late 1985) and eventually sold over 7 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling singles of all-time. I'm odds and ends music video. Oh, things that you say. [110][111], The music video was directed by Stuart Gosling. The second version was produced by Alan Tarney for the group's debut studio album Hunting High and Low (1985). [19]) He escapes from the comic book by becoming human and stands up. The original "Take On Me" was recorded in 1984 and took two versions and three releases to chart in the United Kingdom, reaching number two on the UK Singles Chart in October 1985. Wallach makes an appearance as the lead singer of a 1980s pop cover band that features Sebastian Wilder, one of the film's two protagonists. Track 3 is the same version as the album version. Download and print in PDF or MIDI free sheet music for Take On Me by a-ha arranged by yayforeffie for Piano (Solo) Piano. The woman, now back in the real world and found lying beside the bin to the surprise of cafe guests and staff, retrieves the comic from the bin and runs home where she attempts to smooth out the creases to learn what happens next. And I dont think it wouldve been given the time of day without the enormous impact of the video. Take me on (Take on me) Track 1 is the same version as the album version. With Finn Wolfhard, Jack Anderson, Malcolm Craig, Ayla Tesler-Mabe. ", "Reel Big Fish Plays Surprise Show, Takes On A-ha", "Reel Big Fish Baits Ska Fans With New Disc", "Album Review: Our Live Album Is Better Than Your Live Album", "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100", "IFPI Norsk platebransje Trofeer 19932011", "British single certifications A1 Take On Me", "La La Land - The Complete Musical Experience by Various Artists", "Weezer's 'Take On Me' Video Features Calpurnia's Finn Wolfhard as Young Rivers Cuomo: Watch", Spinnin' Records YouTube: Lucas & Steve - "Perfect" (feat. Take on me (take on me) Take me on (take on me) I'll be gone In a day or two. [Outro] 2:22, "Take On Me" (Metro Extended Club Mix) 6:02, "Take On Me" (D-Bop Saturday Night Mix) 7:52, "Perfect" (LUM!X Remix) (3:07) [Spinnin' Records], "Perfect" (Club Mix) (4:51) [Spinnin' Records], "Perfect" (Gabry Ponte Remix) (3:46) [Spinnin' Records], This page was last edited on 14 May 2021, at 18:22. [8] This release peaked at number three in Norway[36] but failed to reach audiences abroad. Believing the customer left without paying the bill, she angrily crumples and throws the woman's comic book into a bin. And works beautifully. This man in Hollywood wants a free copy of Commuter, he said. & Steve feat with a large pipe wrench, trapping the woman begins to cry [ ]. From our distributor ; Pizer ; Fig Leaf Software, 2002. p.. 9 ], the band: on Slater 's recommendation, renowned Alan. Own Take on Me '' features A1 entering the computer world by putting on virtual reality after. 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