Harold Faltermeyer

Harold Faltermeyer (born October 5, 1952 in Munich) is a German musician and composer.

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October 5 - 1952 - Munich - German

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His best known pieces are film music for The Running Man and the "Axel F" electronic piece for Beverly Hills Cop. The song is very recognizable, and has been covered by numerous artists. It was recorded using three instruments: a Roland Jupiter 8, a Roland JX-3P and a Yamaha DX7.

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Film music - The Running Man - Axel F - Beverly Hills Cop - Roland Jupiter 8 - Roland JX-3P - Yamaha DX7

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He won a Grammy Award for Best Album of original score written for a motion picture or television special in 1986. He recorded a LP called Harold F. He also composed the famous Top Gun anthem aided by Steve Stevens.

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Grammy Award - 1986 - Harold F - Top Gun - Steve Stevens

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A remix of the classic "Axel F" reached number one in the UK charts in May 2005 after being remixed with the Crazy Frog ringtone.

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Remix of the classic "Axel F" - May - 2005 - Crazy Frog - Ringtone

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