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Binding: Audio CD EAN: 5099707029624 Format: Soundtrack Label: Sony Manufacturer: Sony Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Sony Release Date: April 02, 2001 Studio: Sony Sales Rank: 426
Amazon.co.uk Review: Top Gun (1986) must be counted one of the most influential movies of the 1980s. It propelled Tom Cruise to superstar status, and jetted director Tony (True Romance, 1994; Enemy of the State, 1998) Scott's career into the stratosphere. It also allowed producers Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer to perfect their multiplex-friendly blockbuster formula of join-the-dots plot, MTV-inspired visuals and rapid-fire action. Not least, it all but invented the modern pop soundtrack. Certainly it was the success of Simon and Garfunkel's The Graduate (1967) which inspired many song soundtracks in the pre-Star Wars (1977) decade, but since Top Gun, soundtrack pop has been gunning for the top like never before. Two singles dominate the album, Berlin's massive hit, "Take My Breath Away", and Kenny Loggins' "Danger Zone", both co-written by Giorgio Moroder, who also scored Midnight Express (1978) and penned Blondie's "Call Me" from American Gigolo (1980). Most of the remainder is up-beat, energetic American AOR stadium pop-rock by bands like Cheap Trick and Loverboy, huge names at the time of the film's release. Rounding out the collection is the electro-instrumental "Top Gun Anthem" by Harold Faltermeyer, the man behind "The Heat Is On" from Simpson and Bruckheimer's previous box-office bonanza, Beverly Hills Cop (1984). All in all, a landmark soundtrack. --Gary S. Dalkin
Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - Top Fun
Classic soundtrack. This album has everything. Kenny Loggins establishes himself as the master of powerful, catchy 80s cheese with the immense Danger Zone and fun-as-you-like Playing With The Boys. Berlin's Take My Breath Away is possibly THE greatest ballad of all time. Harold Faltermeyer's Top Gun Anthem is about as moving a piece of music can be. A must have.
Rating: - Top Gun....Top Album
A classic from top to bottom. Starts with Kenny Loggin's Danger Zone and just maintains that feel good party mood you want from an album. From the macho rock outs of Danger zone and Mighty Wings to the soppy Take My Breath Away and In Your Eyes, just awesome Buy it now!!!!!!
Rating: - 30s somethings must have!
If you are in your mid thierties, like I am, it is a must have! It will sure bring back some wonderfull memories. Don't know anyone in my age that didn't wanted to be a pilot nicknamed "Maveric" when he saw that movie...
Rating: - AWESOME
Best soundtrack ever, its age just makes it that little bit more special, however this is the soundtrack to purchase, would recommend to anyone, and Dangerzone has to be the best track by far!
Rating: - Flying high!
This album is a real true feel good album and for fans of the film is a must. There isnt a bad track on it and even the instrumental 'Top Gun Anthem' just cannot be bypassed.
