For theirMTV Unplugged: Summer Solsticeshows on the small Norwegian Island of Giske,A-Haplayed 17 songs in completely new arrangements as well as two new songs and two cover versions on vintage acoustic instruments, accompanied by a backing band featuringKarl Oluf Wennerbergon drums,Even Ormestad on acoustic bass,Morten Qvenildon piano and various acoustic keyboards,Lars Horntvethon multiple instruments andMadeleine Ossumon violin and vocals,Tove Margrethe Erikstadon cello andEmilie Heldal Lidsheimon viola and backing vocals.Furthermore, a total of four guest stars served as duet partners forMorten Harket. Most notably, Echo & The Bunnymen’sIan McCullochhad been invited byMagne Furuholmento sing “Scoundrel Days” and Ian’s very own “The Killing Moon” on the first of the two shows. On the second night,A-Hawere joined byAlison Moyetof Yazoo fame to duet with Morten on “Summer Moved On.” Highasakite’sIngrid Helene Hvikguested on “The Sun Always Shines on TV” on both nights, while, last but not least, American singerLissiedid the same on “I’ve Been Losing You.”There are only a few bands in the world who can look back on similarly close ties with the music channelMTVasA-Ha. Alongside the likes of Duran Duran and Yello, in 1985A-Hawere worldwide pioneers who immediately understood the power of the music video as both a narrative and commercial tool. Steve Barron’s classic “Take On Me” clip is still a milestone of music video and in 2003 was voted by theMTVaudience as one of the top ten best videos ever made. There have long been efforts by A-Ha andMTVto organize anUnpluggedconcert. Here it is at long last!LP1 This Is Our Home Lifelines I’ve Been Losing You Analogue (All I Want) The Sun Always Shines On TV A Break In The Clouds Foot Of The MountainLP2 Stay On These Roads This Alone Is Love Over The Treetops Forever Not Yours Sox Of The Fox Scoundrel Days The Killing MoonLP3 Summer Moved On Memorial Beach Living A Boy’s Adventure Tale Manhattan Skyline The Living Daylights Hunting High And Low Take On Me