The Norwegian musician behind 'Take On Me' explores melancholic themes in his own work.
For a sense of his solo voice, try 'Envelop Me' or 'You Don't Have To Change.' They're quieter than the a-ha hits but just as thoughtful.
Furuholmen helped shape the sound of a-ha's international breakthrough with 'Take On Me' in 1985, handling keyboards and vocals. His solo material like 'Envelop Me' and 'Past Perfect Future Tense' reveals a more introspective side, with songs that often lean into melancholy. He's been candid about the pressures of early fame and has collaborated with artists from Robbie Williams to Röyksopp.
He formed a-ha in 1982 with Morten Harket and Pål Waaktaar-Savoy, and the band's 1985 single 'Take On Me' became their global hit. Outside the group, he released solo albums including 1992's 'Past Perfect Future Tense' and 2005's 'Magnified,' with songs like 'A Dot Of Black In The Blue Of Your Bliss' exploring darker themes.
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