A_ha_crying_in_the_rain_official_video -

Originally a hit for in 1962, a-ha's version was a significant success in Europe, reaching number one in Norway and the top 20 in the UK.

Directed by —the same director behind the iconic "Take On Me" and "The Sun Always Shines on T.V."—the video departs from the band's earlier synth-pop aesthetic for a grittier, cinematic look. a_ha_crying_in_the_rain_official_video

: The video is shot in a moody, near-monochrome style, featuring a heist-like subplot where the band members (Morten Harket, Magne Furuholmen, and Pål Waaktaar-Savoy) appear to be involved in a mysterious robbery or escape. Musical Context Originally a hit for in 1962, a-ha's version

Watch the cinematic official music video for a-ha's version of 'Crying in the Rain', which features atmospheric, moody visuals that perfectly match the song's melancholic tone: a-ha - Crying in the Rain (Official Video) YouTube• 6 Nov 2010 Musical Context Watch the cinematic official music video

: This track marked a move toward a more mature, acoustic-driven "California rock" sound, moving away from the electronic production of their 1980s hits. a-ha - Crying in the Rain (Official Video) 6 Nov 2010 — a-ha - Crying in the Rain (Official Video) YouTube·a-ha Crying in the Rain / (Seemingly) Non-Stop July by a-ha