Top Gun Soundtrack (

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Tags: flight school, jet
Alternate Names:
Title in Español:

Top Gun: Ídolos del aire
Title in Italiano:

Top Gun
Title in Português:

Top Gun - Ases Indomáveis
Title in Français:

Top Gun
Title in Türk:

Top Gun
Title in Deutsch:

Top Gun

Synopsis

Lieutenant Pete "Maverick" Mitchell is an expert United States Naval Aviator. When he encounters a pair of MiGs over the Persian Gulf, his wingman is clearly outflown and freaks. On almost no fuel, Maverick is able to talk him back down to the carrier.

When his wingman turns in his wings, Maverick is moved up in the standings and sent to the Top Gun Naval Flying School. There he fights the attitudes of the other pilots and an old story of his father's death in combat that killed others due to his father's error.

Maverick struggles to be the best pilot, stepping on the toes of his other students.

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Play Title Artist
Top Gun
Danger Zone
Giorgio Moroder: Produced
Giorgio Moroder: Writer
Kenny Loggins: Performer
Lead Me On
Giorgio Moroder: Produced
Giorgio Moroder: Writer
Teena Marie: Performer
Hot Summer Nights
Heaven In Your Eyes
Paul Dean: Produced
Loverboy: Performer
John William Dexter: Writer
Top Gun Anthem
Mighty Wings
Cheap Trick: Performer
Harold Faltermeyer: Produced
Harold Faltermeyer: Writer
Playing With The Boys
Kenny Loggins: Performer
Kenny Loggins: Writer
Peter Wolf: Produced
Take My Breath Away
Giorgio Moroder: Writer
Giorgio Moroder: Produced
Berlin: Performer
Destination Unknown
Franne Golde: Writer
Harold Faltermeyer: Produced
Marietta Waters: Performer
Radar Radio
Giorgio Moroder: Writer
Giorgio Moroder: Performer
Giorgio Moroder: Produced
Great Balls of Fire
Jack Hammer: Writer
Anthony Edwards: Performer
(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
Otis Redding: Performer
Otis Redding: Writer
You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling
Barry Mann: Writer
The Righteous Brothers: Performer
Tom Cruise: Performer
Through The Fire
Giorgio Moroder: Writer
Larry Greene: Performer
(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
Otis Redding: Performer
You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling
Barry Mann: Performer
Main Title*
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
Carrier Takeoffs and Landings**
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
Two Migs, Not One†/Cougar Chased by Mig/Mav Flips the Bird*/Cougar's Troubled Landing
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
Mav Goes to Fightertown**
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
Jester Flying***
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
Tower Flyby*
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
Viper Comes Down on Mav
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
Mav and Goose In Room
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
Dinner at Charlie's§
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
Mav Says Goodbye to Charlie§
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
Love Scene§
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
Mav vs Viper
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
End Locker Room and Photo
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
Aerial Sequence**
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
Goose's Death/Memories
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
Mav Reflects in Goose's Room/Board of Inquiry/Charlie and Mav in Airport Bar
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
Viper's House Pt. 1#
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
Viper's House Pt. 2
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
Carrier Ready Room and Takeoffs#
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
Mav is Launched/Mav Bugs Out/Mav Returns to Battle#/Return to Carrier*
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
BONUS TRACKS: Top Gun Theme (original demo - May 4, 1985)
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
Top Gun Theme (revised demo - August 1, 1985)
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
Top Gun Theme (revised demo reprise - August 1, 1985)
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
Disc Time:
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
"Danger Zone” - Kenny Loggins
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
“Mighty Wings” - Cheap Trick
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
“Playing With the Boys” - Kenny Loggins
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
“Lead Me On” - Teena Marie
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
“Take My Breath Away (Love Theme From “Top Gun”)” - Berlin
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
“Hot Summer Nights” - Miami Sound Machine
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
“Heaven In Your Eyes” - Loverboy
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
“Through the Fire” - Larry Greene
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
“Destination Unknown” - Marietta
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
“Top Gun Anthem” - Harold Faltermeyer & Steve Stevens
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
“(Sittin' On) the Dock of the Bay” - Otis Redding
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
“Memories” - Harold Faltermeyer
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
“Great Balls of Fire” - Jerry Lee Lewis
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
“You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'” - The Righteous Brothers
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
“Playing With The Boys (Dance Mix)” - Kenny Loggins
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
.“Dog Fight #3” - Harold Faltermeyer
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
“Radar Radio” - Giorgio Moroder feat. Joe Pizzulo
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
BONUS TRACKS: First Shot of Mav and Goose (unused)*
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
Don't Worry About the Mig (unused)§
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
Top Gun Theme (extended album mix)
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
Danger Zone (Kenny Loggins)
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
Mighty Wings (Cheap Trick)
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
Playing With The Boys (Kenny Loggins)
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
Lead Me On (Teena Marie)
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
Take My Breath Away (Love Theme From "Top Gun") (Berlin)
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
Hot Summer Nights (Miami Sound Machine)
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
Heaven In Your Eyes (Loverboy)
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
Through The Fire (Larry Greene)
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
Destination Unknown (Marietta)
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
Top Gun Anthem (Harold Faltermeyer;Steve Stevens)
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay (Otis Redding)
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
Memories (Harold Faltermeyer)
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
Great Balls Of Fire (Jerry Lee Lewis)
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling (Righteous Brothers)
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
Playing With The Boys (12" Version) (Kenny Loggins)
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
Take My Breath Away (Berlin)
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
Top Gun Anthem (Harold Faltermeyer & Steve Stevens)
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
Great Balls Of Fire (Original Version)
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
Playing With The Boys (12" Version)
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
BONUS TRACKS: Can't Fight This Feeling
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
Broken Wings
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
Final Countdown
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer
Power Of Love
Harold Faltermeyer: Performer

User reviews

Paul Robinson
10/10

The Top Gun soundtrack truly captures the adrenaline-fueled spirit of high-flying naval aviators, perfectly complementing the intense aerial combat sequences with its electrifying music.

Michelle Martin
6/10

The emotional depth of the score in Top Gun enhances the character development and adds a layer of complexity to Maverick's internal struggles and motivations.

Ronald Williams
4/10

The lack of diversity in the musical styles presented in the Top Gun soundtrack was disappointing. Instead of exploring different genres or experimenting with unconventional soundscapes to reflect the characters' inner struggles and triumphs, the music played it safe and stuck to a formulaic approach that felt predictable and uninspiring.

Jennifer Wilson
5/10

The soundtrack of Top Gun features iconic songs like Danger Zone and Take My Breath Away, which have become synonymous with the film and its themes.

Daniel Anderson
10/10

Each track in the soundtrack evokes a sense of excitement and determination, making me feel like I'm right there in the cockpit alongside Maverick as he takes on the MiGs over the Persian Gulf. The iconic theme song Danger Zone by Kenny Loggins is a perfect anthem for these daring aerial maneuvers, pumping me up every time it plays.

Edward Thomas
6/10

The musical cues in Top Gun are perfectly timed to heighten the suspense during key moments of action, creating a sense of urgency and excitement.

Sarah Brown
2/10

I found the musical choices in Top Gun to be dated and cheesy, with overly dramatic synthesizer melodies that bordered on being cliché. The soundtrack seemed to rely too heavily on generic '80s rock ballads, which ended up detracting from the emotional impact of key moments in the film rather than enhancing them.

William Scott
3/10

The soundtrack of Top Gun felt repetitive and uninspired, failing to capture the high-octane energy and adrenaline of the aerial combat scenes in the movie. Instead of enhancing the suspense and excitement, the music often felt like background noise that didn't add anything meaningful to the viewing experience.

Paul Anderson
6/10

The Top Gun soundtrack perfectly captures the adrenaline-pumping energy of aerial combat scenes, making them even more intense and thrilling.

Carol Jones
9/10

Overall, the Top Gun soundtrack is a masterful blend of action-packed energy and heartfelt emotion, making it a timeless classic that enhances the viewing experience of the film.

Dorothy Allen
9/10

The emotional depth of the soundtrack is also striking, especially during moments when Maverick confronts his past and struggles to prove himself at the Top Gun Naval Flying School. The music beautifully underscores these moments of self-discovery and growth, adding layers of complexity to the characters and their journeys.

Sarah Hall
5/10

The music in Top Gun effectively conveys the competitive and high-pressure atmosphere of the Naval Flying School, adding depth to the story and characters.

Melissa Scott
5/10

The music in Top Gun enhances the sense of camaraderie and teamwork among the pilots, underscoring the themes of loyalty and friendship in the story.

Dorothy Hernandez
6/10

The score of Top Gun effectively mirrors Maverick's journey from self-doubt to self-discovery, providing a powerful emotional backbone to the film.

Donald Jackson
5/10

The soundtrack of Top Gun has stood the test of time, remaining a beloved and iconic part of the film that continues to resonate with audiences today.

David Walker
6/10

The diversity of musical styles in the Top Gun soundtrack helps to capture the different moods and emotions of the film, from exhilaration to heartbreak.

Matthew Johnson
5/10

Overall, the soundtrack of Top Gun is a standout element of the film that elevates the viewing experience and leaves a lasting impression on the audience.