The Axel F. Appreciation Thread

IWP · 05-27-2009, 10:32 PM

Because we all know that cheesy 80s synthpop instrumentals are awesome whether if you want to admit it or not.

The awesomeness that is Axel F. by one hit wonder, Harold Faltermeyer

**Janszoon** · 05-28-2009, 12:18 AM

Ah yes, the first thing I ever learned to play on a piano.

Harold Faltermeyer also did the theme from Top Gun so "Axl F" isn't strictly a one hit wonder I guess. But, yeah, great song. I always loved those drum rolls.

jackhammer · 05-28-2009, 06:59 AM

It's a cheesy song but it brings back so many good memories of summer '84 for me and Beverley Hills Cop is still a great film.

Haunter · 06-05-2009, 12:00 AM

Harold Faltermeyer is a legend. He won Grammys for that. I'm putting it on right now. If that came out now, it'd be the best thing on Top 40, no lie

mr dave · 06-05-2009, 03:48 AM

awww god damnit!!!!!!!!! it's gonna be stuck in my head for days now!!! and i didn't even play the freaking clip

Guybrush · 06-05-2009, 04:57 AM

^Haha, me neither .. But now I got "du-du-du-dudu-du-du" playing in my brain. Thanks a lot, IWP!

zepherman · 07-24-2009, 02:37 AM

Gotta love that 80's synth sound.

Axel F rocks!

SATCHMO · 07-24-2009, 02:51 AM

Not so distantly removed from this classic:

musicm · 08-08-2011, 05:55 PM

I never fully listened to the original song. Now I regret that. It is really a great composition

lovewithyou8808 · 08-18-2011, 02:45 AM

Harold Faltermeyer also did the theme from Top Gun so "Axl F" isn't strictly a one hit wonder I guess. But, yeah, great song. I always loved those drum rolls.

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Haunter Groupie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pokemon Tower in Lavender Town Posts: 21	Harold Faltermeyer is a legend. He won Grammys for that. I'm putting it on right now. If that came out now, it'd be the best thing on Top 40, no lie

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zepherman Groupie Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 16	Gotta love that 80's synth sound. Axel F rocks!

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SATCHMO Al Dente Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 4,708	Not so distantly removed from this classic:

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musicm Groupie Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Norway Posts: 30	I never fully listened to the original song. Now I regret that. It is really a great composition

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lovewithyou8808 Groupie Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 6	Harold Faltermeyer also did the theme from Top Gun so "Axl F" isn't strictly a one hit wonder I guess. But, yeah, great song. I always loved those drum rolls.