Most hauntingly beautiful song ever?
Discussion
WindyCommon said:
Evoluzione said:
I get where you're coming from with that, but she's hauntingly beautiful and his vocal range is twice as good as hers.
Is it better than the original?
Something about the way they harmonise, and the tonalities of their voices...Is it better than the original?
Evoluzione said:
I get where you're coming from with that, but she's hauntingly beautiful and his vocal range is twice as good as hers.
Is it better than the original?
It is undoubtedly beautiful, but lacks the drama of the original.
Tend to agree. That's my favourite a-ha song and it's simply not as good as the original. A nice variation on it though.Is it better than the original?
It is undoubtedly beautiful, but lacks the drama of the original.
Edited by Evoluzione on Thursday 4th March 00:24
DoctorX said:
Evoluzione said:
I get where you're coming from with that, but she's hauntingly beautiful and his vocal range is twice as good as hers.
Is it better than the original?
It is undoubtedly beautiful, but lacks the drama of the original.
Tend to agree. That's my favourite a-ha song and it's simply not as good as the original. A nice variation on it though.Is it better than the original?
It is undoubtedly beautiful, but lacks the drama of the original.
Edited by Evoluzione on Thursday 4th March 00:24
I agree that there are other great versions of this song, see my personal favourite below.
BUT... this thread is not about drama, but about songs that are hauntingly beautiful. There is something about the interplay of their voices, the subtle construction of the harmonies (listen to how she sings “helpful”) and her vulnerability that takes this version into the realm of hauntingly beautiful. I wouldn’t argue that the original (or the version linked below) meets the definition of hauntingly beautiful that has emerged over time on this thread.
So you are wrong, and I am right.
WindyCommon said:
DoctorX said:
Evoluzione said:
I get where you're coming from with that, but she's hauntingly beautiful and his vocal range is twice as good as hers.
Is it better than the original?
It is undoubtedly beautiful, but lacks the drama of the original.
Tend to agree. That's my favourite a-ha song and it's simply not as good as the original. A nice variation on it though.Is it better than the original?
It is undoubtedly beautiful, but lacks the drama of the original.
Edited by Evoluzione on Thursday 4th March 00:24
I agree that there are other great versions of this song, see my personal favourite below.
BUT... this thread is not about drama, but about songs that are hauntingly beautiful. There is something about the interplay of their voices, the subtle construction of the harmonies (listen to how she sings “helpful”) and her vulnerability that takes this version into the realm of hauntingly beautiful. I wouldn’t argue that the original (or the version linked below) meets the definition of hauntingly beautiful that has emerged over time on this thread.
So you are wrong, and I am right.
What's more i'm sipping on a large glass of red and listening to it again tonight (whatever happened to that thread?)
Morten Harket is someone to be envious of, he's supremely talented and good looking to boot, even now so many years later.
When you read the lyrics you wouldn't believe they were written by someone whose second language is English.
Are the 3 original members still there? I can recognise the one on the piano, not sure about the other one.
If hauntingly beautiful is your thing, it’s worth spending time with Lissie on YT...Evoluzione said:
WindyCommon said:
And whilst we’re here...
I get where you're coming from with that, but she's hauntingly beautiful and his vocal range is twice as good as hers.Is it better than the original?
It is undoubtedly beautiful, but lacks the drama of the original.
Edited by Evoluzione on Thursday 4th March 00:24
bern said:
Great suggestion - I love that song! Nothing Compares 2 U by Sinead O'Connor is brilliant as well.
bern said:
Each to their own, but that is an absolute hound. 
I just pop in here from time to time and occasionally find something to add to a playlist. Not sure she has been mentioned but Ane Brun fits the bill....both covers...
Make you feel my love
https://youtu.be/44XVgNRdu_w
My favourite is Big In Japan, I heard this when the BBC used to do great F1 endings and used this after a Japanese GP one year...
https://youtu.be/TFMEzFO87rg
For ultimate calm check put this guy on the violin, talk about heart and soul...his expression is on another planet.
https://youtu.be/luL1T1WQC2k
Make you feel my love
https://youtu.be/44XVgNRdu_w
My favourite is Big In Japan, I heard this when the BBC used to do great F1 endings and used this after a Japanese GP one year...
https://youtu.be/TFMEzFO87rg
For ultimate calm check put this guy on the violin, talk about heart and soul...his expression is on another planet.
https://youtu.be/luL1T1WQC2k
Edited by BishBosh on Monday 8th March 17:22
BishBosh said:
For ultimate calm check put this guy on the violin, talk about heart and soul...his expression is on another planet.
https://youtu.be/luL1T1WQC2k
Vengerovhttps://youtu.be/luL1T1WQC2k
Edited by BishBosh on Monday 8th March 17:22
Violin royalty, along with Perlman
WindyCommon said:
And whilst we’re here...
This brings tears to my eyes.The lyrics are beautiful especially if you notice that the gun is put down on the side in the first few lines.
I have listened to it many times over the past few days and without being dramatic it has made me realise how wonderful my wife is and how life gets in the way of love.
On the back of this I have played the whole unplugged several times and two things strike me....
What a fabulous and unique voice Morten has and how incredible it is that a Norwegian can write so beautifully in a foreign language.
Fabulous and thanks for the share.
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