Morten's second phase in his musical career was filled with experiments that became quite successful. It involved two symbols, the typewriter and the guitar.
The typewriter that appears in the album cover of Wild seed ,signified his attempts in songwriting. Something Morten admitted that it's a field he didn't have much expertise in it. It was quite new to him, because he more consistent with his voice rather than the words. In some way or the other, this album gave birth to his confidence to let go of his comfort space and try something new. Harket indeed credited the poet Harvåd Rem for the contribution to the words that made Wild Seed an exceptionally a beautiful album to listen to. Not all beginnings are pinnacles. Wild Seed may not be a pinnacle in Morten's songwriting skills but it was an incredible start. In fact it way too much of a beautiful start, the album was an example of Morten's diversity in his vocals.
Had Morten did not take this step, songs like "To Let You Win" , "Cannot Hide" (very smart of Morten to make Furuholmen speak in French) and "Holy Ground" wouldn't have existed at all. Morten was one of the major songwriters there. Holy Ground was by far one of my favorite works of a-ha with Morten as the main composer.
It's incredible to see this man coming out the box and trying new things that are exceptionally beautiful.
The guitar was one of the best possessions Morten has recieved. Ever since Wild Seed, Morten was frequently seen playing the guitar in many shows and sometimes at the park or in his cottage or literally everywhere he roams. The guitar was his friendly companion. And he was exceptionally good at it. It was raw and nice, like fresh plums.
Morten's guitar was infact a gift from Phil Everly, from The Everly Brothers.
"It's pretty new to me" says Morten in one of his interviews in 1996. During his time with a-ha , he usually wouldn't play instruments (he was busy singing or warming up his vocals instead). Soon, as he laid his hands on the instrument , he began to blend with it so perfectly. He felt blissful playing the instrument and singing , while being the wanderlust at the same time. He could break into a song any time he wants to, entertaining others around him. Indeed there was something human about the instrument itself, it enhanced his growth as a musician.
