close

As we reflect on the music of 2025,
congratulations to all the talented artists
and collaborators on Bandhug,
and we invite you to vote for
this year’s standout collaborations
on our facebook group.

z

Up next

James Dopson
4 Views

a-Ha Take on Me (Cover)

78 Views 48 plays
Maximo
  • NeedsVocals
  • NeedsBacking Vocals
  • NeedsGuitar Rhythm
  • NeedsGuitar Acoustic
43
Published on 19 Aug 2025 / In Pop-Rock / Pop-Rock

Take On Me is a song by the Norwegian synth-pop band a-ha. The original version, recorded in 1984 and released in October of that year. The instrumentation included a Yamaha DX7 and PPG Wave, with the main melody on a Roland Juno-60. A LinnDrum drum machine was used on the second and third releases, with acoustic cymbals and hi-hat overdubbed.

Show more
Talent Invited Reserved
Vocals stegokitty
Backing Vocals stegokitty
Guitar Rhythm thx1138
Guitar Acoustic thx1138
5 Comments sort Sort By

thx1138
thx1138 4 months ago

Megasis - Fantastic work ! Wow ! Thanks for the invite !

   1   
Maximo
Maximo 4 months ago

I sent you an email with my humble attempt to play the acoustic guitar. Did you get it?

   1   
Maximo
Maximo 4 months ago

I sent you a another email :-)

   1   
thx1138
thx1138 4 months ago

@Maximo : So sorry for the late reply. All msgs received. Thanks so much - what you sent is very helpful. I replied. Much appreciated.

   1   
Maximo
Maximo 4 months ago

@thx1138: I sent you a PDF I downloaded from Ultimate-Guitar.com, from the unplugged version on MTV, they played only guitar on that one (No Keyboards), but I highlighted the parts that are for the acoustic guitar and the electric guitar .

   1   
thx1138
thx1138 4 months ago

@Maximo : Thanks so much....Audition track uploaded and email sent....Let me know....

   0   
Maximo
Maximo 4 months ago

@thx1138: I love the Compression, EQ and Reverb, the sound of the guitar is Perfect!!

   1   
thx1138
thx1138 4 months ago

@Maximo : Hey Max ! Two tracks uploaded for you. Hope you like 'em ? 1. The acoustic track and 2. The electric. Word about the electric - the isolated track to me sounds like percussive playing as opposed to any distinct notes or chords ???!! The sound is very unique too...I do not think I could ever reproduce it exactly...Hopefully it will suffice ?

   0   
Maximo
Maximo 4 months ago

@thx1138: On the E. Guitar, I think.... it is played with the pick closer to the bridge of the guitar, so the string sound is really sort and each string is more defined.

   1   
thx1138
thx1138 4 months ago

@Maximo : Alternate E-guitar track sent...Played closer to bridge, with bridge pickup and treble all the way up...Original in draft...Best it's gonna get from me....

   1   
Maximo
Maximo 4 months ago

@thx1138: Good track my friend. I did a little EQ and Panning, let me know if you like it

   1   
thx1138
thx1138 4 months ago

@Maximo : If ur happy I am happy ! Glad I could be somewhat of service..Although in this collab I feel like the little piece of parsley on the giant T-bone steak dinner plate...Thanks !

   0   
Maximo
Maximo 4 months ago

@thx1138: Yeah, I know the filling, but I think if I'm making a cover, I must do it without any change, and the guitar is there in the song. Probably the main reason I invited you is ... I don't remember seeing you playing acoustic guitar on any of the songs we've played together, and I was curious :-)

   1   
Maximo
Maximo 4 months ago

admin publishing is not working from DAW, could you help?

   0   
Maximo
Maximo 4 months ago

All is working now.

   1   
YvesC
YvesC 4 months ago

oops with acoustic guitar level from 00:52 :) Otherwise awesome playing !

   0   
Maximo
Maximo 4 months ago

Yeah Ives, I mixed my tracks very low and published that way so the guitar would be louder, for Frank @thx1138 , to record the guitars, but I think when you select only the back tracks as reference, will work the same. So I decided to publish with a better mix for my tracks.

   0   
Maximo
Maximo 4 months ago

This long weekend I will record 2 more Keys (Analog and Choir Pads) that play almost the entire song

   0   
Maximo
Maximo 4 months ago

@admin I'm having problems publishing my Video from DAW

   0   
guizubao
guizubao 5 months ago

Classic! Great job Maximo!

   1   
Bdajaysus
Bdajaysus 5 months ago

Exceptional playing Maximo !!!

   1   
Show more

Up next

James Dopson
4 Views