I Dream Myself Alive

In I Dream Myself Alive, the music of a-ha unfolds over a duration of 3:10, just the right time to immerse oneself in its atmosphere. The composition of this piece is credited to the minds of Pål Waaktaar and Magne Furuholmen, founding members of the band. The sound we hear is the result of a collaboration in the mixing process between a-ha and John Ratcliff, under the supervision of producer Tony Mansfield. Interestingly, part of the lyrics of this song, and even a demo version, echo in Wildfire, a piece by Bridges, the previous project of Paul Waaktaar-Savoy and Magne Furuholmen.

This song is part of Hunting High & Low, the debut album of a-ha. The lyrical connection with Wildfire by Bridges suggests a common thread in the artists' writing, showing how creative ideas can evolve and reappear in different contexts. The production by Tony Mansfield, along with the mixing by John Ratcliff and the band, shapes the sonic identity of I Dream Myself Alive, integrating it into the universe of their first record.