Harold Faltermeyer
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Harold Faltermeyer – Axel F.
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He is recognized as one of the composers/producers who best captured the zeitgeist of 1980s synth-pop in film scores. Best known for the “Axel F” electronic theme for “Beverly Hills Cop” and the “Top Gun Anthem” from the soundtrack for “Top Gun” - both often imitated, highly influential instrumental hits that to some extent practically redefined action film scoring in the 80s.
As a session musician, arranger and producer, Faltermeyer has worked with several international pop stars including Donna Summer, Pet Shop Boys, Blondie, Amanda Lear, Patti LaBelle, Barbra Streisand, Glenn Frey, Laura Branigan, Billy Idol, Jennifer Rush, Alexis, Cheap Trick, Sparks, Bob Seger, Chris Thompson, and Bonnie Tyler .
He has won two Grammy Awards: the first in 1986 for Best Album of original score written for a motion picture or television special, as a co-writer of the “Beverly Hills Cop” soundtrack; and the second in 1987 for Best Pop Instrumental Performance with guitarist Steve Stevens for “Top Gun Anthem” from the soundtrack.
The highly recognizable “Axel F” theme was recorded using three instruments: a Roland Jupiter-8, a Roland JX-3P and a Yamaha DX7 and also a LinnDrum drum machine. It has been covered by numerous artists and in May 2005 a re-recording of the classic reached number one in the UK singles chart after being remixed with the Crazy Frog ringtone.
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DaniMaverick
Uno de los grandes solo por la parte instrumental de Top Gun, sin olvidar a Axel F.
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Tim_Skold
Jack Orlando. Great music. Greetings from POLAND! [3]
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Bird_Cooder
Jack Orlando. Great music. Greetings from POLAND! [2]
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Varnish_ice
Axeeeel !!
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konrado007
Jack Orlando. Great music. Greetings from POLAND!
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morthvargr
Running Man is my favourite of his! Particularly Captain Freedom's Workout!
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Tranceaddicter
Jack Orlando. ^^ [2]
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BloodyVampire16
Jack Orlando. ^^
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tronstarkiller2
how do I get to buy it
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Typhoon0323
Beverly Hills Cop!
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Corpseone
This man's written the best soundtrack to computer game. I think about Jack Orlando!
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WiTHiNt
Axel F. (12 inch extended version). yummy
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studionti
I love COP OUT soundtrack!!!
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Tango1898
I aint fallin for no banana in my tailpipe
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Makaveli_Jr
Axel F - my classic
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Fo0dNippl3
Cop Out score is awesome.
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Jaanisk
Top Gun anthem....
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GeneralVortex
Classic 80's scorer!!!
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IlyaLeewor
Axel Foley Theme <3
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bAzTNM
Fletch! Great soundtrack.
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