We'll Never Speak Again

The second single from "Letter from Egypt" out June 6 (Norway).

Source: Marie B. for the headsup. As posted on MH's official facebook.

May 21: A dream of mine came true today!

On May 21st I flew to from London to Oslo and met up with an online friend (for a very short chat) and walk to Oslo City (shopping centre) before she headed off for her bus home and I was going to meet other friends at Morten's cd-signing. Once we discovered where it was to be held (the store has 2 floors directly above each other) we had a bite to eat and a chat, we shared stories, showed each other photos from the past few days and then we wandered around the centre for a while, but in no time at all it was 4:30pm so we went to a cafe on the same level as Platekompaniet (where the cd-signing was being held) and had an early dinner, there would be no time later - we wanted to get back to our hotels to change and be there early enough to queue for the concert being held at Rockefeller Music Hall.

At about 5:30pm we headed over to the store and noticed about 30 people or so queuing already, so we joined the back of the queue and waited for Morten. About 6:05pm Morten arrived and photographers for Norwegian newspapers like Dagbladet, VG and Aftenposten and fans went flash-bulb crazy taking photos of Morten and we also noticed NRK tv were there to do a story. 

Whilst we waited our turn with Morten we noticed the album "Letter from Egypt" playing in-store. It was so nice to hear the full songs. I realised when I got there, the album, only a few days since release on May 19, was already No. 1 on the Norwegian album chart and it made me very excited!

Around 6:30pm we neared the head of the queue and each had our photo with Morten and our cd signed. I only managed to say to Morten that I'd come from England for his cd-signing and the concert tonight and mentioned I was really excited to listen to the album and really looking forward to the concert. Morten smiled and then he said "so am I" and said "thankyou". It wasn't very long to say anymore (I still find it hard to talk to my idol) even after being a fan of his for over 21 years - but I did manage to get the one thing I've always wanted - a photo with Morten and I don't know why I've never done it before!

It wasn't by any means stressful or pushy as the HMV signing in Oxford Street London (2006) and although security were there, they weren't in any way involved in moving fans along! I enjoyed it - it (along with the concert) was the highlight of my very quick visit to Oslo and I didn't get back to my hotel until about 12:45am and then had to be up early for a 1040am flight back to London. 

Oslo's a great place to visit but I'll never do such a quick visit again - it wasn't planned too far in advance but next time I shall plan trips for a few days either side so I can see things I still haven't seen on previous visits.

I've loved every holiday I've had in Norway because it feels inviting, friendly, exciting and homely!

I'm the happiest woman in the World!

Check out my friend Sue's photo (she came from Canada) as well as a couple of my photos on a-ha.com!

cd-signing (Oslo) May 21, 2008

Morten's signing copies of his new album "Letter from Egypt" at Platekompaniet (Oslo City Shopping Centre) on Wednesday, 21st May from 6pm until 7:30pm.

I'll definitely go to the signing session and then go to Rockefeller for the 2nd solo concert.

See: www.a-ha.com

Letter from Egypt (German) tracklisting

Letter from Egypt:

1. Darkspace ("You're With Me")*

2. Send Me An Angel

3. We'll Never Speak Again

4. There Are Many Ways To Die

5. With You - With Me

6. Letter from Egypt

7. A Name Is A Name

8. Movies

9. Slanted Floor

10. Anyone

11. Should The Rain Fall

12. The One You Are

on the Norwegian release the song *Darkspace doesn't have ("You're With Me") it is simply known as "Darkspace".

"Slanted Floor" appears on the German release but on the Norwegian release Track 9 is "Shooting Star".

Anticipating the album

18 days until the (Norwegian) release of Letter from Egypt!

New album: Letter from Egypt

I should've posted this blog earlier, but well here it is now...my excuse is I got sidetracked!

Most of you already know Morten's next solo album is called "Letter from Egypt" and it was due to be released in March this year, but Morten decided to fine tune it, now its due out in Norway, May 19th and Germany soon-after.

From the album cover - can you notice the red symbols on the rocks? Someone on a forum pointed that out, I didn't notice it myself. I admit this isn't a very good picture of the cover but its the only one I've found. I'm not too sure why the lady is half-dressed by the phonebox and the pose seems like Morten's walking down (a hill) and to me he looks a bit lop-sided. I also don't understand why the cover of Movies and the Darkspace singles Morten appears to be wearing animal-looking eye contacts lenses. I'm pretty sure if I had a clearer picture of the album cover that his eyes would be the same as the other two single covers. I think photoshoot was done in Morocco.

I pre-ordered the album from www.cdon.com (check for it under Future Releases).

I can't wait to hear Morten's new songs!

New single: Darkspace

I love Morten's new single "Darkspace". I heard the full song last Friday from the NRK Radio link. Norwegian iTunes have listed it for sale [digitally] on 4th April for NOK8.00 but its a single track only and there's no video.

How I wish we could all buy the single now and support Morten!

I'm very excited about the new album "Letter from Egypt" and I can't settle for one concert. I booked a trip to Oslo for another show. I'm just going to one of the two shows which is good enough for me. It's better to go to one than not being able to go at all (like last year).

I pre-ordered the album from CDON.com because I can't wait for a UK release (sometime this year), it's already been over 10 years since Morten's last solo album and I'm impatient - I can't wait any longer.

What do you think about the new single? Darkspace for me is quite simply beautiful, the more I hear the song the more I love it! I definitely want to buy it [digitally] and the German [cd release] is out May 16. Nicely timed for my Birthday!

It's just 6 weeks until I hear Morten's new songs!