: At the 1986 MTV Video Music Awards, it won six awards , including Best Special Effects and Viewer's Choice. Musical Craftsmanship
a-ha - The Making of Take On Me (Episode 1) (Official Trailer) YouTube · a-ha Unraveling 'Take On Me': The Iconic 1980s Anthem by a-ha YouTube · Retro Renaissance
: The narrative blends a pencil-sketch comic book world with reality, featuring lead singer Morten Harket romancing a woman (Bunty Bailey) through the pages.
Explore the creation and enduring legacy of this 80s anthem through these behind-the-scenes features:
: The infectious synth melody was composed using a Fairlight CMI synthesizer , adding the distinctive "Scandinavian flavor" that defined the band's sound.
: Directed by Steve Barron, the video utilized rotoscoping , a process where animators trace over live-action footage frame by frame.
: At the 1986 MTV Video Music Awards, it won six awards , including Best Special Effects and Viewer's Choice. Musical Craftsmanship
a-ha - The Making of Take On Me (Episode 1) (Official Trailer) YouTube · a-ha Unraveling 'Take On Me': The Iconic 1980s Anthem by a-ha YouTube · Retro Renaissance
: The narrative blends a pencil-sketch comic book world with reality, featuring lead singer Morten Harket romancing a woman (Bunty Bailey) through the pages.
Explore the creation and enduring legacy of this 80s anthem through these behind-the-scenes features:
: The infectious synth melody was composed using a Fairlight CMI synthesizer , adding the distinctive "Scandinavian flavor" that defined the band's sound.
: Directed by Steve Barron, the video utilized rotoscoping , a process where animators trace over live-action footage frame by frame.