A-ha interview with Morten Harket and Magne Furuholmen

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I had the opportunity to interview Morten and Mags at the Wise-Buddha Studios in London in 2009 for Doyouremember.co.uk .
We talked: space invaders, synthesizers and solar power as well as the guys ongoing creativity.
It was a dream come true for me as I've been a fan since I was a teenager. They were a great interview and the twenty minutes went far to quickly.
For more info about me see www.spontaneity.co.uk - there is a link to an audio download of this interview too on Soundcloud and at Doyouremember.co.uk
blog.doyouremember.co.uk/2009/...
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Пікірлер: 61

  • @PhillT1988
    @PhillT198812 жыл бұрын

    It's great to hear an a-ha interview that doesn't mention Take On Me at all. I love the song, don't get me wrong but there's so much more to a-ha than just Take On Me

  • @icebirdgiessen
    @icebirdgiessen11 жыл бұрын

    morten´s interviews are always special: he talks about the development of a-ha, but also about art and philosophy. that´s a real artist...

  • @fionajulian7358
    @fionajulian735811 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the positive feedback :) It was definitely my favourite interview to date. They are indeed true creatives.

  • @brittabeeck4457

    @brittabeeck4457

    2 жыл бұрын

    how do you know this?

  • @DavinaFaerie
    @DavinaFaerie12 жыл бұрын

    Morton is unimaginably amazing in every way, & vocally no one comes close.. It's amazing how much more perfect he gets with time... Long live the 80's (no pun intended, lol). :0)

  • @icebirdgiessen
    @icebirdgiessen11 жыл бұрын

    that was a good interview. good questions and not always the same stuff like "you´re so handsome"

  • @peachykeen7634
    @peachykeen76347 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for sharing an interview with insightful, thoughtful questions. These folks are deep souls. Mags is a split between goofball and genius.. and Morten is a seared exterior with a gentle soul, driven to personal perfection and determined to bring encouragement and compassion to those closest to him. So glad you gave them space to share their passions, life, and more of their inner workings.

  • @judydenver5362

    @judydenver5362

    8 ай бұрын

    WOW!!! What a perfect observation and insight into the guys!! So true, thank you!!!

  • @laurasavidge6637
    @laurasavidge66377 жыл бұрын

    "Stay open and playful" ... the key to life

  • @fionajulian7358
    @fionajulian735812 жыл бұрын

    Hey thanx for this feedback, just read it :) Really enjoyed talking to the chaps. They were really genuine and engaging. Thoroughly enjoyed it :)

  • @alandrew1973
    @alandrew197311 жыл бұрын

    Solid interview, have to agree with the other comments, good not to hear all the "blah blah Take On Me , blah blah " These guys have always been super intelligent and creative... thus being the amazing musicians they all are, sad Paul wasn't here, but still a great interview !

  • @lindaw.5836
    @lindaw.58365 жыл бұрын

    I love listening to these guys. Magne has a really lovely calm speaking voice and he seems to also have a creative ability in his use of the English language. Nice to feel the love between these guys. Great interview. (Not entirely sure how well I'd be able to keep myself together if I had to interview them😍) Greetings to you Fiona from Cornwall.

  • @fionajulian7358

    @fionajulian7358

    5 жыл бұрын

    Linda W. Many thanks. Yes my favourite interview and my voice is a tad squeaky at times as I was surprised to discover that the teenage fan in me was still there 😄😄 Ahhhhh Cornwall. If you’re Cornish, you’ll recognise the origins of my surname 😄😄

  • @lindaw.5836

    @lindaw.5836

    5 жыл бұрын

    I have indeed heard of your last name! I really liked your interview. Can I just say I'm not at all jealous of the photo of you with the two guys, what a lovely memory for you to keep! If it was me it would be pride of place for all to see! (I'd also probably have a copy in every single room!) They are both lovely. 😁

  • @danielledredger4030
    @danielledredger40306 жыл бұрын

    Nice interview. You asked some great questions. It was really nice to hear Magne talk about his art and both Morten and Magne about their environmental causes. I Love Take on Me but was really glad to hear an interview where they weren't asked about it, very refreshing, I'm sure they appreciated it too :-)

  • @socialeader
    @socialeader12 жыл бұрын

    Very inspiring and interesting interview with one of my favourite bands. Very refreshing to see an interviewer so professional and passionate in the topic.

  • @pancakesandtea
    @pancakesandtea11 жыл бұрын

    They are really interesting, and its amazing how articulate and quick witted they are in English

  • @judydenver5362

    @judydenver5362

    8 ай бұрын

    Yes they are!! I heard from Mags, that Norwegians actually learn English in school, at the same time they are learning Norweigian. I think maybe the only country that does this? So Norwegians start out, bi-lingual. then, of course, they all picked up a bit of a British accent, after living a bit, in England.

  • @victoriasmalikova6229

    @victoriasmalikova6229

    2 ай бұрын

    ​@@judydenver5362Russia also does this. But we usually end speaking poor English by the end of school somehow. Probably because of the dramatic differences between Russian and English languages

  • @laurasavidge6637
    @laurasavidge66377 жыл бұрын

    I love seeing them be supportive of each outside interests... nice

  • @maritzaporras4969
    @maritzaporras49694 ай бұрын

    You give us so much happyness thanks to exist. Blessings

  • @judydenver5362
    @judydenver53628 ай бұрын

    Thank you, Fiona!!! This has got to be one of the most adorable, intelligent, insightful interviews, with the guys, that I have EVER heard or seen!! Your questions were so intelligent, insightful, inspiring and layered in creativity, to inspire the boys to expound on their creativity and genius!!! This was a breath of fresh air, form other mindless, childish interviews that they have been subjected to! You really inspired their eloquence and genius to come out for us in words!!!!

  • @judydenver5362

    @judydenver5362

    8 ай бұрын

    Morten, Mags, and Paul must be Mensa IQ'S. They are all geniuses in many ways!

  • @fionajulian7358

    @fionajulian7358

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you @judydenver5362 😊😊

  • @fionajulian7358
    @fionajulian735812 жыл бұрын

    Just read your comment :) Morten has brains and good looks, the perfect combination :)

  • @brittabeeck4457

    @brittabeeck4457

    2 жыл бұрын

    how do you evaluate this man at all after 9 years?

  • @ellenh9381
    @ellenh9381 Жыл бұрын

    Hurray, an intelligent interview!

  • @natasamladenovic1765
    @natasamladenovic17656 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this good interview. It was respectfull towards your guests and the audience and professional. Looks like all three of you enjoyed this conversation. I agree with the others about stupid questions...even the bbc wuth that continuous tree climbing question...😩

  • @fionajulian7358

    @fionajulian7358

    6 жыл бұрын

    Natasa Mladenovic thank you 😀😀 yes they were great to talk with, so natural. And so very interesting too 🤩

  • @plm30
    @plm3012 жыл бұрын

    Wow, amazing interview :) Thanks for sharing

  • @NITE_SHIFTING
    @NITE_SHIFTING4 жыл бұрын

    Very insightful interview.

  • @Silviatube2006
    @Silviatube200612 жыл бұрын

    thank you so much for this!

  • @fionajulian7358
    @fionajulian735812 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome. I wanted to ask things that I didn't know the answers to :) It seemed a wasteful use of the opportunity to ask the same questions that would appear elsewhere :)

  • @brittabeeck4457

    @brittabeeck4457

    2 жыл бұрын

    wow, what an insight here. Can you repeat your questions, please answer!

  • @fionajulian7358
    @fionajulian735811 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this great feedback :)

  • @fionajulian7358
    @fionajulian735812 жыл бұрын

    Hey thanx for the feedback. Indeed I didn't want to waste the opportunity to ask questions or talk about things that I could Google :)

  • @beverleykorte4460
    @beverleykorte44602 жыл бұрын

    Thank u 👏 👏👏👏👏👏💯

  • @fionajulian7358
    @fionajulian735812 жыл бұрын

    Thanx Adrian :)

  • @jeanettedevereux7664
    @jeanettedevereux76649 ай бұрын

    Good work

  • @fionajulian7358
    @fionajulian735812 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the comment Binny. As you can tell from my voice, I loved doing the interview. And I think they really enjoyed it too. I'll have to get some shares in the time-tourism :-) You didn't fancy going back as far as Morten then to Neolithic times? :)

  • @emmyfischer307

    @emmyfischer307

    3 жыл бұрын

    As a history teacher who is particularly interested in the Neolithic I was both surprised and delighted by Morten’s answer:)

  • @00catfink00
    @00catfink0012 жыл бұрын

    fab!

  • @fionajulian7358
    @fionajulian735812 жыл бұрын

    Was my pleasure, would be happy to do another interview :)

  • @glauciaepaulocumplices7801
    @glauciaepaulocumplices78013 жыл бұрын

    Alguém poderia colocar uma legenda em português?

  • @KellyODonnell1993
    @KellyODonnell19939 жыл бұрын

    Fiona Julian hey my friend my name is Kelly O'Donnell I'm 22 years and living in Newcastle upon tyne I love a-ha my favourite band do you have any video of this interview please I love watching morten and mags and paul in interviews

  • @marielachristian8666
    @marielachristian8666 Жыл бұрын

    Who got all these GOSS n pics ov these deadly band I been following 4 years... Aww maan Soo deadly as

  • @fionajulian7358
    @fionajulian735812 жыл бұрын

    Hey thanx for this feedback, just read it :)

  • @Ami483
    @Ami4837 жыл бұрын

    12:59 "repetition ..." what? I can't understand.

  • @lindaw.5836

    @lindaw.5836

    5 жыл бұрын

    Magne is saying that 'repetition dulls...'

  • @fionajulian7358
    @fionajulian735812 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Yes I will happily do a follow up interview :-)

  • @NITE_SHIFTING

    @NITE_SHIFTING

    4 жыл бұрын

    Very insightful interview. Not your ordinary, everyday questions. Refreshing!

  • @brittabeeck4457

    @brittabeeck4457

    2 жыл бұрын

    where can we watch the forthcoming ?

  • @brittabeeck4457

    @brittabeeck4457

    2 жыл бұрын

    we need to know what happened after this

  • @brittabeeck4457

    @brittabeeck4457

    2 жыл бұрын

    do you have more un/-or interesting things that matter at all you can tell us here?

  • @fionajulian7358
    @fionajulian735812 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome Silvia. I would happily do a follow up interview :)

  • @brittabeeck4457

    @brittabeeck4457

    2 жыл бұрын

    where is it?

  • @fionajulian7358
    @fionajulian735812 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome :)

  • @brittabeeck4457

    @brittabeeck4457

    2 жыл бұрын

    wow, what a remark here and there

  • @brittabeeck4457

    @brittabeeck4457

    2 жыл бұрын

    and what about the follow-ups

  • @brittabeeck4457
    @brittabeeck44572 жыл бұрын

    what a boring interview

  • @brittabeeck4457

    @brittabeeck4457

    2 жыл бұрын

    and also looking only at one same picture doesn't reveal who is actually talking at a point in time

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