![]() ![]() In addition to the Beverly Hills Cop soundtrack, the song also appears on Faltermeyer's 1988 album Harold F. It is composed in the key of F minor.įaltermeyer recorded the song using five instruments: a Roland Jupiter-8 provided the distinctive "supersaw" lead, a Moog modular synthesizer 15 provided the bass, a Roland JX-3P provided chord stab brasses, a Yamaha DX7 was used for the marimba sound, and a LinnDrum was used for drum programming.Īccording to Faltermeyer, the initial reaction to his premiere presentation of the cues to the film's producers and director did not result in an immediate approval it was not until director Martin Brest voiced his approval that the producers showed enthusiasm. The title comes from the main character's name in the film, Axel Foley (played by Eddie Murphy). Additionally, it was a number two hit in Belgium, Canada, the Netherlands, Switzerland, the UK and West Germany. The track reached number one in Ireland as well as on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart. It served as the theme for the 1984 film Beverly Hills Cop, starring Eddie Murphy, and became an international number one hit in 1985. " Axel F" is an electronic instrumental by German musician Harold Faltermeyer.
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