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Title: Take On Me (A Ha)
Post by: bostjan on November 11, 2015, 11:30:10 AM
Hi,

Sorry if this double posts.  I thought I posted it, but I didn't see it posted.

Here is a cover of "Take On Me," originally by A-Ha!

Recorded on a Boss Micro BR BR-80 using only the onboard microphones and COSM.
Drums were programmed using Music Mentor Session on an old laptop with Windows XP.
Guitars: Oni CF-8 and SO-7.
Bass: Dingwall NG-2
The vocals were done in a hurry and need some serious rework.

I look forward to hearing your feedback.

Cheers,
Bostjan.
Title: Re: Take On Me (A Ha)
Post by: Jarle on November 11, 2015, 12:57:47 PM
Love the heavier approach to this. Some really nice guitar work. 
Title: Re: Take On Me (A Ha)
Post by: Oldrottenhead on November 11, 2015, 01:13:58 PM
great first post, you are a brave man going for those high notes. bravo.
Title: Re: Take On Me (A Ha)
Post by: bostjan on November 11, 2015, 01:32:40 PM
Thanks so much!  You are both too kind.
Title: Re: Take On Me (A Ha)
Post by: Geir on November 11, 2015, 02:16:03 PM
What a ballsy choice! And wow ! I love the heavy approach ..... Some excellent guitar work here!

I was a bit afraid for the vocals after your introduction, but I was put to shame ! You really pulled it off brilliantly!

And of course you get an extra star for posting a Norwegian song as your first song post ;D
Title: Re: Take On Me (A Ha)
Post by: Bluesberry on November 11, 2015, 03:28:29 PM
Son-of-a-gun..............beauty..........brilliant cover man.  I love this, a real crackerjack.  I love the guitars and of course the vocal is so great.  Big smile on my face.  Love the guitars!!!!!
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Post by: Hilary on November 11, 2015, 03:34:26 PM
Oh yes I liked the heavier treatment too. You sound like you've got a really strong voice throughout your range. Congrats!
Title: Re: Take On Me (A Ha)
Post by: cuthbert on November 11, 2015, 04:36:46 PM
Nice one, man! That's some really fine playing and singing - sounds to me like you've learned the recording craft quite well!
Title: Re: Take On Me (A Ha)
Post by: chapperz66 on November 12, 2015, 02:00:33 AM
I really enjoyed that!  What a blast!  Vocals pretty damn good if you ask me.  The rockier arrangement really works  - particularly like the double kick-drum parts.

Post more.

Paul
Title: Re: Take On Me (A Ha)
Post by: SE on November 12, 2015, 09:02:38 AM
That's a great cover, vocals are really excellent and the guitars way too good great post
Title: Re: Take On Me (A Ha)
Post by: bostjan on November 12, 2015, 09:45:52 AM
Wow!  Thanks so much!

Just please don't be mad if I post a song or two from Sweden.  ;)
Title: Re: Take On Me (A Ha)
Post by: Farrell Jackson on November 12, 2015, 10:11:28 AM
Excellent re-make of this song! This heavy guitar version works so well and your vocals are impeccable. This song is proof that you've done quite well learning how to record and mix in a home studio environment. I really enjoyed your first post and look forward to hearing some more!

Farrell
Title: Re: Take On Me (A Ha)
Post by: Mike_S on November 12, 2015, 12:40:09 PM
Super stuff. Ah the solo is great - that little flurry of notes, very cool!!

Very well performed, but the idea itself was great to give the song this style. That would have been a great entry for 80's fest if AHa were included in the brief, but i don't think they are. Anyhow really enjoyed that.

Cheers
Mike
Title: Re: Take On Me (A Ha)
Post by: Geir on November 12, 2015, 02:17:21 PM
Quote from: bostjan on November 12, 2015, 09:45:52 AMJust please don't be mad if I post a song or two from Sweden.  ;)
;D Ha !!! ;D well if you take a look here (https://songcrafters.org/forum/index.php?topic=17591.msg218585#msg218585), you'll see that I probably won't be ::)
Title: Re: Take On Me (A Ha)
Post by: Redler on November 12, 2015, 03:11:38 PM
Great cover of the classic! Awesome playing! Welcome to the site!
Title: Re: Take On Me (A Ha)
Post by: Greeny (No longer active) on November 13, 2015, 02:49:47 AM
A really inspired choice of cover, and a heavier guitar style works so well on it. Great playing and vocals - you're a brave man taking on those high notes, but you pulled it off in style. The way you handled that instrumental / solo bit in the middle was so good, and you definitely have all the mixing skills.

Really fine work.
Title: Re: Take On Me (A Ha)
Post by: Hook on November 13, 2015, 04:03:58 AM
Totally badass, love the edge and a pretty impressive vocal considering your modest introduction. You can sing dude!
Great post.
Rock On!
Title: Re: Take On Me (A Ha)
Post by: bruno on November 14, 2015, 06:55:12 AM
Yip, badass sums this up - super cover of a classic tune. I listened to this the other day - forgot to comment at the time. Great cover, keep 'em coming.
B
Title: Re: Take On Me (A Ha)
Post by: Flash Harry on November 14, 2015, 04:02:35 PM
Wow a great rocked up version. Marvellous! Welcome to the community, great playing and programming. I really like what you've done here :)
Title: Re: Take On Me (A Ha)
Post by: Pete C on November 15, 2015, 02:05:14 AM
Great rocky version - nice tight guitar sound. And there's nothing wrong with the vocals - really good.

Looking forward to hearing more from you..

Pete
Title: Re: Take On Me (A Ha)
Post by: SharksDontSleep on November 15, 2015, 02:33:16 PM
Now ... Don't take this the wrong way.
I bloody hate this song.
Falsetto voiced, Norwegian gits.

And you ... Yes you ...
.
.
.
Have made it bearable.  :D

Excellent version, superb guitars & great production.
Keep the vocals hurried amigo, 'cause if it gets any better, I might actually find myself humming along to it ;)