In the 1980s, the world was captivated by them.
In the 1990s, they pursued their own music and fought the world.
In the 2000s, creative masters around the world resonated with them.
And now, on the 40th anniversary of their formation, they continue to evolve...
With "Take On Me," they achieved an unprecedented worldwide hit,
Norway's national band a-ha, who achieved an unprecedented worldwide hit with "Take On Me," finally release the first definitive book on the band in Japan!
The long-awaited documentary film "a-ha THE MOVIE" has been released in Japan!
This book contains the latest comments from Morton Halkett, and the latest news from a-ha,
This book includes the latest comments from Morton Halkett, an interview with Thomas Robtherm, the director of "a-ha THE MOVIE", as well as newly interviewed people involved in the film, The book also features the latest comments from Morton Halkett, an interview with Thomas Robotham, the director of "a-ha THE MOVIE," as well as newly interviewed people involved.
The magazine also features reprinted articles selected from "ROCK SHOW" and "MUSIC LIFE," as well as interviews with the people behind a-ha's breakthrough in Japan, The roundtable discussion by the people behind the scenes who contributed to the band's breakthrough in Japan is also a must-read for fans.
The book also includes detailed reviews of all the albums by writers from different generations.
This is a permanent edition that discusses the charms of a-ha musically, something that never seemed to be possible before!
[Main Contents ]
Morton Halkett's comments on "a-ha THE MOVIE" and Japanese fans in 2021.
Feature-length interview with Thomas Robtherm, director of "a-ha THE MOVIE
A detailed history of a-ha and reviews of all studio albums and live performances
Selected articles from the archives of "ROCK SHOW" and "MUSIC LIFE
A splendid interview with Jun Sato (former director of a-ha), Keiko Hida (interpreter), and Mariko Miyazaki (former editor-in-chief of "ROCK SHOW"), the key figures behind a-ha's popularity in Japan in the 80s!
The latest interview with Norwegian singer-songwriter Sondre Larke, who professes a-ha's influence.
The latest interview with Norwegian bassist Even Olmesta (JAGA JAZZIST), one of the most talented bassists in the Norwegian contemporary jazz scene, who also serves as a-ha's support member.
Gouta Saidera (NONA REEVES) talks about the charm of a-ha, the "right band