𝓜𝓸𝓷𝓲𝓬𝓪 𝓒𝓪𝓿𝓪𝓵𝓬𝓪𝓷𝓽𝓲

"Let me ask you a question. What best signifies the start of "Take On Me"? Magne Furuholmen's keyboard intro. It’s not just the beginning of a song; it’s the sound signature by which the entire world recognizes a-ha. Magne created that iconic riff when he was only 15 years old, and it became the beating heart of one of the most memorable tracks in history.
It’s where it all begins. It’s where it all started. In my opinion, Morten Harket possesses an impeccable, distinctive, unique, and sublime voice, one of the truly great singers of our time. He also has an admirable inner strength, reflected in a deeply beautiful life story. Pål Waaktaar-Savoy is, without a doubt, an incredible songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who still carries the raw sensitivity of someone who feels his own lyrics every time he plays and sings them, on top of being a true gentleman, kind and attentive.
Let's back to Magne. He is on another level. He possesses charisma, charm, humor, striking looks, and immense musical talent as a keyboardist, guitarist, and songwriter, not to mention his work as a visual artist, poet, and a core creative presence in the identity of the band, formed in 1982 in Oslo, Norway. Simply put, he excels at whatever he sets his mind to. a-ha wouldn't be a-ha without him.
a-ha felt like a phenomenon from the cosmos, and no matter how far they’ve gone or how fast time has flown, they remain one of the few bands whose music truly moves my life. Their songs stay alive, evolving in meaning and accompanying me through deeply personal moments. Just as in the beginning, impacting me like no other ever has. And even today, stirring my emotions like no one else can.
Now is the time to celebrate this man's Birthday, this artist, this father, this friend.
Magne Furuholmen, your place in the history of music and the arts is forever etched in the stars.
Happy Birthday.
I love you."

Sublime.

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