Minor Earth Major Sky

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About Minor Earth Major Sky

"Minor Earth Major Sky" is a song by A-ha, the second single from their album of the same name. The single was sent out to many European radio stations around 5 June 2000 and was released to the shops in Norway and Germany on 10 July. The song reached #1 in 3 European nations. The German made Norwegian release features 7 different versions of "Minor Earth Major Sky". These include: "niven's radio edit" - remixed by Niven Garland (4:02) "black dog mix" - additional production and remix by R. A. S. & Island Brothers (4:07) "millenia nova remix" - additional production and remix by Millenia Nova (4:29) "ian pooley's deep mix" - additional production and remix by Ian Pooley (6:16); "atb club remix" - additional production and remix by André Tanneberger at ATB Studio 4 (5:47) "early version" - produced by A-ha and Kjetil Bjerkestrand (5:10) "album version" - mixed by Niven Garland (5:24). 


Year:
2008
25 
#1

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I can't see me in this empty place
Just another lonely face
I can't see me here in outer space
It's so hard to leave a trace

And I try and I try and I try
But it never comes out right
Yes I try and I try and I try
But I never get it right

It's a
Minor Earth major sky

I can't see me in this lonely town
Not a friendly face around
Can you hear me when I speak out loud
Hear my voice above the crowd

And I try and I try and I try
But it never comes out right
Yes I try and I try and I try
But I never get it right

It's a
Minor Earth major sky

But I try and I try and I try
But it never comes out right
Yes I try and I try and I try
But I never get it right

It's a
Minor Earth major sky

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a-ha

A-ha (stylized a-ha; Norwegian pronunciation: [ˈɑːhɑ]) was a Norwegian pop band formed in Oslo in 1982. The band was founded by Morten Harket (vocals), Magne Furuholmen (keyboards), and Pål Waaktaar (guitars). The group initially rose to fame during the mid-1980s after being discovered by musician and producer John Ratcliff and had continued global success in the 1990s and 2000s. more »

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Written by: MAGNE FURUHOLMEN, MORTEN HARKET, PAL WAAKTAAR

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10 facts about this song

Release Information
"Minor Earth Major Sky," a song by the Norwegian synth-pop band a-ha, was first released in April 2000. Its release marked the comeback of the group, six years after their hiatus in 1994.
Album Information
The song is the title track from their sixth studio album "Minor Earth Major Sky." It was also the first single to be released from the album, setting the stage for its success.
Chart Performance
"Minor Earth Major Sky" performed well on the music charts. It was most successful in the band's home country of Norway, where it peaked at number one. It also reached the top 20 in Germany, peaking at number 14.
Music Video
The music video for "Minor Earth Major Sky" was directed by Michael Burlingame and shows the band members performing amidst surreal, computer-generated landscapes.
Song Composition
The track is noted for its chillout style, featuring a strong electronic beat, lush synthesizer arrangements, and Harket's high pitched vocals giving it an ethereal quality.
Band's Reunion
The release of "Minor Earth Major Sky" also marked the reunion of the band members, Morten Harket, Paul Waaktaar-Savoy, and Magne Furuholmen, who agreed to continue creating music together after a successful performance at the Nobel Peace Prize Concert in 1998.
Critic Reception
Critics received the song well, praising its modern sound and the band's ability to evolve their 80s synth-pop style into a more contemporary appeal.
Album Success
The "Minor Earth Major Sky" album expanded the band's audience, gaining new fans while still appealing to those who had followed their journey since the 1980s.
Song Meaning
While the band members seldom provide definitive explanations for their lyrics, many fans interpret "Minor Earth Major Sky" as an introspective piece that explores the dichotomy of humankind's existence - our minor presence on Earth versus our potentiality in the vast expanse of the universe or sky.
Live Performances
a-ha has included "Minor Earth Major Sky" in numerous live performances. Their most notable performance of the song was during the MTV Unplugged Tour in 2017, showing the band's continued love for the track even years after its release.

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