Norwegian prog-metal outfit LEPROUS have taken on one of their country’s most iconic pop songs, delivering a genre-bending version of A-ha’s “Take On Me” for Musora’s Covers on the Spot series.
The youtube channel shared the video commenting:
“LEPROUS joins us for the episode of Covers On The Spot, bringing some Norwegian prog metal madness to ‘Take On Me’ by A-Ha. From tempo experiments and rhythmic reimagining to epic builds and unexpected textures, watch as the band pulls apart the DNA of the original and rebuilds it with their signature sound. We discuss the band’s creative process, honest reflections on the ‘Leprous’ feel, and why deadlines can be the best inspiration.”
What results from the on-the-spot challenge is actually pretty interesting. There are smooth tempo changes, the iconic keyboard riff is replaced with a deeper and darker tone and the overall result is amazing.
