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a-ha: Ending on a High Note - The Final Concert
In 2010 a-ha launched their final world tour in South America. The "Ending on a High Note" tour was a live celebration of a-ha's 25 year career, which included stops in 63 cities in 21 countries, and culminated in 4 concerts in their home town of Oslo last December. The band's last ever live concert took place on December 4, 2010, and that one was recorded for release. 1. The Sun Always Shines on TV 2. Move to Memphis 3. The Blood that Moves the Body 4. Scoundrel Days 5. The Swing of Things 6. Forever Not Yours 7. Stay on these Roads 8. Manhattan Skyline 9. Hunting High and Low 10. We're Looking for the Wales 11. Butterfly, Butterfly (The Last Hurrah) 12. Crying in the Rain 13. Minor Earth Major Sky 14. Summer Moved On 15. I've Been Losing You 16. Foot of the Mountain 17. Cry Wolf 18. Analogue 19. The Living Daylights 20. Take on Me
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Plot Summary
This film captures the final performance of the iconic Norwegian synth-pop band a-ha during their 'Ending on a High Note' world tour. The concert, held in Oslo, Norway, features the band performing a career-spanning setlist, including their greatest hits and fan favorites. It serves as a poignant farewell to their dedicated global fanbase, marking the end of their illustrious recording and touring career.
Critical Reception
As a concert film documenting the conclusion of a highly successful band's career, critical reception largely focused on the band's performance quality and the emotional resonance of their final show. Reviews often highlighted the band's enduring stage presence and the crowd's enthusiastic response, while acknowledging the bittersweet nature of witnessing a beloved act's final concert.
What Reviewers Say
The film effectively captures the energy and emotion of a-ha's final live performance.
Fans will appreciate the comprehensive setlist featuring all their major hits.
Morten Harket's distinctive vocals and stage presence remain captivating.
Google audience: Audience reviews for this concert film are overwhelmingly positive, with fans expressing deep appreciation for a-ha's performance and the nostalgic journey through their music. Many viewers found the concert to be an emotional and fitting end to the band's career, celebrating their enduring legacy.
Fun Fact
The 'Ending on a High Note' tour concluded with this concert in Oslo, which was attended by over 20,000 fans, marking the band's final official performance together.
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