Synth-pop that captivated the world: a-ha’s classic and popular songs

Crying In The Raina-ha

a-ha – Crying in the Rain (Official Video)

“Crying In The Rain” is a track included on a-ha’s fourth album, East of the Sun, West of the Moon, released in 1990.

Did you know it’s actually a cover? The original is a song of the same name released in 1961 by the American brother duo, the Everly Brothers.

While the original has a country flavor, a-ha’s cover turns it into a stylish piece.

Be sure to compare the two versions.

Foot of the Mountaina-ha

Foot of the Mountain

a-ha has produced many great songs, but perhaps the most memorable for fans is “Foot of the Mountain.” It’s the title track from their ninth album, released in 2009, and is also known for marking a return to synth-pop for the band.

Commercially, it became their biggest hit since “Stay on These Roads.” It was also the final album before their 2010 breakup.

The song’s somewhat wistful melody is especially captivating, so I recommend giving it a listen first.

I’ve Been Losing Youa-ha

a-ha – I’ve Been Losing You (Official Live Video)

Scoundrel Days is the second album released by A-ha in 1986.

The song released as the lead single from this album is “I’ve Been Losing You.

” With the previous year’s “Take On Me” becoming a worldwide smash hit, many people were surely paying attention.

And as you know, it went on to become a mega-hit, selling over 1.

1 million copies worldwide.

The heartbeat-like guitar solo section gives you goosebumps!

The Living Daylightsa-ha

The Living Daylights • Theme Song • A-ha

The James Bond film series is still loved by many people today.

Did you know that a-ha once produced one of its theme songs? a-ha handled the theme for the 15th film in the series, The Living Daylights.

The song shares the same title, The Living Daylights.

Now that you mention it, doesn’t the track sound more tense than usual? The intro in particular feels very much crafted with the film in mind.

Be sure to check out the special movie-collaboration music video, too!

You Are The Onea-ha

a-ha – You Are the One (Official Video)

Among a-ha’s songs, “You Are The One” stands out as the most exhilarating.

Its melody has a curious power that sticks in your head after just one listen.

It’s also notable for featuring many high notes.

The track was included on their third album, “Stay on These Roads,” and was later remixed and released as a single.

The music video, which follows the band around New York, perfectly matches the song’s sense of speed, so I highly recommend checking it out.

Butterfly, Butterfly (The Last Hurrah)a-ha

a-ha – Butterfly, Butterfly (The Last Hurrah) (Official Video)

With its refined vocals, melancholic and lyrical melodies that appeal to Japanese tastes, and synth-pop-style electro beats, this is a quintessential masterpiece with the classic feel of European synth-pop.

“Butterfly, Butterfly (The Last Hurrah)” was released in 2010 and included as a new track on a-ha’s best-of album “25,” which came out the same year, and it was also issued as an advance single.

Beyond the song’s high quality, the music video is also fascinating, featuring footage from their past works, so longtime fans in particular should definitely check it out.

Lifelinesa-ha

a-ha – Lifelines (Official Video)

“Lifelines” is the title track of a-ha’s seventh album.

When you think of a-ha, you might imagine a poppy sound, but this song has an overall relaxed tempo.

Many fans were likely shocked that the album begins with such an unhurried track.

Incidentally, the music video for this song won a short film award at a Norwegian film festival.

The blend of beautiful imagery tracing the cycle of the four seasons with the music gives it a truly unique presence.