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Monday 28 September 2009
The '80s are currently having a bit of a revival, but it's not just shoulder pads and 'MC Hammer pants' that have made a welcome return!Legendary Norwegian pop trio A-Ha are back with a vengeance, and we are happy to report that a) their new album takes the band back to it's synth-poppy best and b) hunky lead singer Morten Harket is still looking as HOT as ever!
Obviously we jumped at the chance to interview the '80s hearthrob... So here is Closer Online taking on Morten Harket! (Sorry, we couldn't resist)
So... 2009 has been treating you quite well, hasn't it?
It’s been a great year so far – we had the album out and it seems to be doing pretty well, and then we have the tour coming up later in the year. But one of the biggest highlights was when Foot Of The Mountain got picked as the official song for the World Championships in Athletics in Berlin. That was quite special.
What was the inspiration behind the album/ new single?
We wanted to go back to the original A-Ha sound from when we started out in the '80s. We have tried different things but I think we lost something along the way when we steered away from our true sound, so we went back to that.
'80s fashion has had a bit of a comeback, would you ever go back to your curtains and retro outfits?
When the '80s happened I was enjoying them. I wasn’t a party animal but it was our big time. But you can’t bring back that feeling – there might be an '80s revival and people might think the fashion is cool again but it’s not the same because it happened against a completely different cultural and historical backdrop. But I might wear my old clothes again if it made sense – I’m still the same size as I was back then.
How do you keep fit?
I don’t really exercise as such; I just keep busy. But I have learnt a lot about health and I don’t drink a lot of alcohol or smoke. I never have.
What is the most unusual thing on your tour rider?
I don’t really have anything that unusual on my list, but I don’t eat any wheat. I don’t have an intolerance but my body reacts to it very quickly and it makes me fat, sloppy, docile and boring. It slows me down and takes away my energy, which is the opposite of what food should do. It’s not a good food for anyone to eat. I also try to stay away from potatoes and cereal, all that stuff.
Do you have any hobbies? What do you do in your spare time?
I’m not much of a 'song and dance' man in my leisure time. When I have time out I like to sit down and think about the meaning of things. I’m more of an observing person.
Have you heard of Susan Boyle?
Yes I have, I think she is a wonderful singer. She has a great voice and seems to transform when she starts to sing. It’s beautiful.
If you could speak to anyone from the past, dead or alive, who would it be?
I would be very interested in talking to someone who has passed over to the other side. I wouldn’t be picky at all, I think it would be fascinating to talk to anyone who is no longer a solid being. I wouldn’t be scared of a ghost, just very curious. So if anybody from the other side would is around, I would like to have a chat.