An ’80s Classic Transformed — Karolina Turns “Take On Me” Into a Soul-Stirring Masterpiece

An ’80s Classic Transformed — Karolina Turns “Take On Me” Into a Soul-Stirring Masterpiece

It began with a familiar melody… but what Karolina Protsenko delivered was anything but expected.

Take On Me - a-ha | Karolina Protsenko - Violin Cover

With just a violin and her signature emotional depth, Karolina took the playful energy of a-ha’s iconic “Take On Me” and transformed it into a cinematic, heart-wrenching journey. Gone were the synth-pop highs and neon beats—in their place, a haunting arrangement that felt like a whispered confession from another world.

“I didn’t know this song could feel like that,” one fan wrote.

“She didn’t just cover it—she uncovered it.”

Why This Performance Hit So Deep

Karolina Protsenko (14 yrs) - Take On Me (A-ha cover)(Jun 23, 2023)

From the very first note, Karolina slowed the tempo, stretched the emotion, and leaned into the melody with a vulnerability that caught everyone off guard. Her violin didn’t just play the song—it told a story. One of longing, nostalgia, and quiet beauty.

“It was like she took the soundtrack of our youth and gave it new meaning,” another fan commented.

“This is her most powerful performance yet.”


A Viral Moment of Musical Alchemy

Social media has been flooded with emotional reactions, with fans calling the performance everything from “hauntingly gorgeous” to “an instant classic.” Music critics are praising Karolina for her ability to reinterpret pop music through the lens of classical expression, giving even the most familiar tunes a completely fresh soul.

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