Paul Waaktaar-Savoy

Acting

Paul Waaktaar-Savoy

Born

1961-09-06 (65)

Place of birth

Oslo, Norway

Known for

Acting

Credits

21 titles

Paul Waaktaar-Savoy (born Pål Gamst, 6 September 1961) is a Norwegian musician and songwriter. He is best known for his work as the main songwriter and guitarist in the Norwegian synth-pop band a-ha, which has sold more than 50 million albums worldwide. He has written or co-written most of the band's biggest hits, including "The Sun Always Shines on T.V.", "Hunting High and Low", "Take On Me", the 1987 James Bond theme "The Living Daylights" and the ballad "Summer Moved On". In addition, he is also a painter. Waaktaar-Savoy was named a Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav by King Harald for his services to Norwegian music and his international success. Waaktaar-Savoy was born to the…

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Film credits

2010s · 7 titles

A-HA: The Videos 1984–2010 poster
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Video compilation that includes official music videos and promotional footage from the Norwegian band's first 26 years, showcasing their work from their initial success with "Take On Me" through to 2010.

A-HA: The Videos 1984–2010

2011

A-HA: Ending on a High Note - The Final Concert poster
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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

A-HA: Ending on a High Note - The Final Concert

2011

a-ha: MTV Unplugged - Summer Solstice poster
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a-ha, the multi-platinum selling legendary Norwegian trio, will release a 15 track Acoustic Hits MTV Unplugged album on October 6. This is the first time in the band’s 30 year history that they have recorded an acoustic album. The set list includes a carefully picked selection of trademark hits, tracks not often performed live and two brand new songs, This Is Our Home and A Break In The Clouds. Guests on the album include Alison Moyet, Ian McCulloch, and Lissie. Their Unplugged concert was filmed in Norway, each artist in the series chose a location that held a special meaning to them. a-ha’s MTV Unplugged album will enhance the bands credibility, they are one of a select few artists that have been chosen to appear in the series alongside acts such as Shawn Mendes.

a-ha: MTV Unplugged - Summer Solstice

2017

a-ha | Video Collection (1984-2010) Vol.2 poster
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a-ha - Norwegian music band formed in 1983 in Oslo. a-ha - one of the leading groups of electro-pop style, which appeared on the decline of the "new wave". Music a-ha inherent graphically, some coolish ("Nordic") style, synth-guitar sound, expressive ballad melodies coupled with unobtrusive dance music, romantic, sometimes full of slight sadness, mood.

a-ha | Video Collection (1984-2010) Vol.2

2011

a-ha | BBC Radio 2 In Concert poster
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a-ha performing at the BBC Radio Theatre in 2016. Their set includes Take On Me, Cry Wolf, Hunting High And Low and The Sun Always Shines On TV as well as songs from their 2015 album, Cast In Steel.

a-ha | BBC Radio 2 In Concert

2016

a-ha | Video Collection (1984-2010) Vol.1 poster
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a-ha - Norwegian music band formed in 1983 in Oslo. a-ha - one of the leading groups of electro-pop style, which appeared on the decline of the "new wave". Music a-ha inherent graphically, some coolish ("Nordic") style, synth-guitar sound, expressive ballad melodies coupled with unobtrusive dance music, romantic, sometimes full of slight sadness, mood.

a-ha | Video Collection (1984-2010) Vol.1

2011

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In 2017, Anneli Drecker celebrates 30 years as an artist. Frustrated by today's superficial focus on appearance in the pop industry, she embarks on an educational journey and a doctorate to learn ancient techniques from various mentors in traditional singing, in search of the voices.

The Voice of the North

2017

2000s · 4 titles

1990s · 3 titles

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