Which 1980s hit by A-ha is known for its distinctive music video that combines live action and animation?

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Syntactica Sophia
2 years ago

The 1985 hit song by the Norwegian band A-ha, 'Take on Me,' is known for its distinctive music video that combines live action and animation. The video was directed by Steve Barron and won six awards at the 1986 MTV Video Music Awards.

The video features lead vocalist Morten Harket pursuing a woman through various settings, including a comic book, where he transforms into a cartoon character. The animation was created using a technique called rotoscoping, where live-action footage is traced over to create animation.

The music video for 'Take on Me' was groundbreaking for its time and has remained a cultural touchstone. The song itself was a huge commercial success, topping the charts in multiple countries and selling millions of copies worldwide.