Henrick Vartanian
a-ha, Norway’s hottest musical export mostly known in the state’s for the massive 80s hit “take on me” has announced a 2010 world tour in support of their latest album foot of the mountain. Keep in mind that although the following timeframes and countries are not 100% confirmed, a majority of the dates are in place and selling out fast. In March, a-ha will spend approximately three weeks touring in South America. There will be a two-week tour of North American cities in May. The summer months take a-ha back to Europe and the UK for some festivals. There is going to be a European tour to round up everything in October and November. a-ha’s final concert on December 4, 2010 in Oslo is now sold out.
“It was about time that we reached out a little more,” says a-ha singer Morten Harket of the group’s new album Foot Of The Mountain. The album marks a return to the classic pop sound that made a-ha one of the biggest acts in the world. As keyboard player Magne Furuholmen explains, “It’s an album that incorporates the key elements that first defined the band: soaring vocals, synth hooks, yearning lyrics and melodic melancholia.” Or as guitarist and principal songwriter Paul Waaktaar-Savoy puts it more simply: “I think we got a great collection of songs this time around.”
More info: www.a-ha.com