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Harold Faltermeyer

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Known For

72 Years Old

Harold Faltermeyer (born Hans Hugo Harold Faltermeier; named after a US-Colonel stationed in Germany; 5 October 1952) is a German musician, keyboard player, composer and record producer. He is recognized as one of the composers/producers who best captured the zeitgeist of 1980s synthpop in film scores. He is best known for writing and composing the "Axel F" theme for Beverly Hills Cop and the Top Gun Anthem for the film Top Gun. Both works were influential synthpop hits in the 1980s.

Born

Munich, Germany on 5th October 1952

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DAS!
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Where Are They Now?
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Die Hit-Giganten
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Abendschau
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Danger Zone: The Making of Top Gun
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Pioniere der Filmmusik - Europas Sound für Hollywood
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Disco Europe Express
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Meine Welt ist die Musik