Studio Album · No. 6
Minor Earth Major Sky Songwriting Credits by A-ha
Produced by A-ha, Kjetil Bjerkestrand, Millenia Nova, Ras, Roland Spremberg, Andre Tanneberger, Paul Waaktaar-Savoy · Engineered by Jon Marius Aareskjold, Jan-Erik Kongshaug, Ulf Holand, Niven Garland
WEA
Pop RockSynth-PopNew Wave
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 13 of 13 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 13 / 13 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 13 tracks with documented writers, by whether A-ha carries a lyricist or composer credit.
13 trackswritten by A-ha
0 tracksoutside writers
A-ha's roles on this album
Share of the 13 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer85%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
13
Tracks
6
Lyricists
5
Producers
2000
Released
Data Insight
Waaktaar-Savoy holds ten of the thirteen but the credit sheet finally opens up: Furuholmen on four, Harket on two, and outside lyricists on two more.
Minor Earth Major Sky came out on WEA in April 2000, the comeback record made after a Nobel Peace Prize Concert performance brought the band back together.
Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Minor Earth Major Sky
|
Paul Waaktaar-SavoyMagne Furuholmen | Pål Gamst WaaktaarMagne Furuholmen | BoogiemanRoland SprembergA-haKjetil Bjerkestrand | A-ha (Performer) |
| 2 |
Little Black Heart
|
Magne FuruholmenPaul Waaktaar-Savoy | Magne FuruholmenPål Gamst Waaktaar | BoogiemanRoland SprembergA-haKjetil Bjerkestrand | A-ha (Performer) |
| 3 |
Velvet
|
Paul Waaktaar-SavoyLauren Savoy | Pål Gamst WaaktaarLauren Savoy | BoogiemanRoland SprembergA-haKjetil Bjerkestrand | A-ha (Performer) |
| 4 |
Summer Moved On
|
Paul Waaktaar-Savoy | Pål Gamst Waaktaar | BoogiemanRoland SprembergA-haKjetil Bjerkestrand | A-ha (Performer) |
| 5 |
The Sun Never Shone That Day
|
Paul Waaktaar-Savoy | Pål Gamst Waaktaar | BoogiemanRoland SprembergA-haKjetil Bjerkestrand | A-ha (Performer) |
| 6 |
To Let You Win
|
Morten HarketHåvard Rem | Morten HarketHåvard Rem | BoogiemanRoland SprembergA-haKjetil Bjerkestrand | A-ha (Performer) |
| 7 |
The Company Man
|
Magne FuruholmenPaul Waaktaar-Savoy | Magne FuruholmenPål Gamst Waaktaar | BoogiemanRoland SprembergA-haKjetil Bjerkestrand | A-ha (Performer) |
| 8 |
Thought That It Was You
|
Morten HarketOle Sverre Olsen | Morten HarketOle Sverre Olsen | Kjetil Bjerkestrand | A-ha (Performer) |
| 9 |
I Wish I Cared
|
Magne Furuholmen | Magne Furuholmen | BoogiemanRoland SprembergA-haKjetil Bjerkestrand | A-ha (Performer) |
| 10 |
Barely Hanging On
|
Paul Waaktaar-Savoy | Pål Gamst Waaktaar | BoogiemanRoland SprembergA-haKjetil Bjerkestrand | A-ha (Performer) |
| 11 |
You'll Never Get Over Me
|
Paul Waaktaar-Savoy | Pål Gamst Waaktaar | BoogiemanRoland SprembergA-haKjetil Bjerkestrand | A-ha (Performer) |
| 12 |
I Won't Forget Her
|
Paul Waaktaar-Savoy | Pål Gamst Waaktaar | Boogieman | A-ha (Performer) |
| 13 |
Mary Ellen Makes the Moment Count
|
Paul Waaktaar-Savoy | Pål Gamst Waaktaar | Paul Waaktaar-Savoy | A-ha (Performer) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 11 contributors
PW
Paul Waaktaar-Savoy
Writer · Producer
PG
Pål Gamst Waaktaar
Writer
MF
Magne Furuholmen
Writer
MH
Morten Harket
Writer
HR
Håvard Rem
Writer
LS
Lauren Savoy
Writer
OS
Ole Sverre Olsen
Writer
B
Boogieman
Producer
KB
Kjetil Bjerkestrand
Producer
A
A-ha
Producer · Performer
RS
Roland Spremberg
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions Minor Earth Major Sky
Who wrote Minor Earth Major Sky?
Paul Waaktaar-Savoy on ten of the thirteen tracks. Magne Furuholmen has four, Morten Harket two, and Håvard Rem and Ole Sverre Olsen contribute lyrics.
Did any single chart in the Hot 100?
No. "Summer Moved On", the title track and "Velvet" all missed the chart.
How did it sell?
The discography publishes certifications for it rather than a sales figure.
Who produced it?
The band with Kjetil Bjerkestrand, Millenia Nova and others across the record.
Who engineered it?
Jon Marius Aareskjold, Jan-Erik Kongshaug and Ulf Holand, with Niven Garland mixing most of it.
Why did they come back?
A performance at the 1998 Nobel Peace Prize Concert led to the sessions for this album.
How long is the album?
58:42 across thirteen tracks.