a-ha will screen their ‘True North’ film in cinemas this autumn.
The synth-pop group returns later this year with the brand new album of the same name and, ahead of its release, they’ll share a new movie in theatres worldwide.
The project was conceived when Morten Harket, Paul Waaktaar-Savoy and Magne Furuholmen decided to record their first session for the LP just 90km above the Arctic Circle.
We are very excited to announce the release of the True North film, in selected cinemas worldwide on Thursday, September 15!
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As they continued to work with the Norwegian orchestra, Arctic Philharmonic, the group opted to record the entire process, sharing their collective connection to the environment.
“True North is a letter from a-ha, from the Arctic Circle, a poem from the far north of Norway,” says Magne.
Paul continues: “First, we had the idea to record a studio session live. Then, to film a studio session.
“That grew into more of a production with the Norwegian orchestra, the Arctic Philharmonic, who we have collaborated with.”
In addition to documenting the recording process, ‘True North’ features vignettes of actors portraying life in the North.
Director Stian Andersen adds: “It’s been an honourable assignment to direct the True North movie. It’s also been a great pleasure to write and create the narrative to match a-ha’s beautiful songs in this film.”
The album ‘True North’ marks a-ha’s first collection of new songs since 2015’s ‘Cast In Steel’ and is preceded by the single I’m In.
Magne, who penned the track, calls I’m In “a song about total commitment and a show of support for someone who is troubled.
“Real commitment is a leap of faith.. Everyone knows how difficult it can be to offer commitment and support unconditionally, but this is what it takes to make anything worthwhile happen – love, friendship, change, self-improvement, careers, a better world. Easier said than done of course but it begins with an attitude, then uttering the words.
“After this it is all hard work to realise whatever potential your commitment has in the world. Without this attitude everything just gets bogged down with conflicting thoughts, doubts and fear. Just say it: ‘I’m in’.”
‘True North’ – the album – is out October 21. The film hits cinemas September 15.
