Top Gun Anthem | 5 minute tutorial/breakdown

[@MeriaDuck]

Never watched the movie, but that bell sound still hits all my nostalgia buttons at once.

[@sebrura]

Always get the chills when I hear this. Imo it sounds enormusly better with Dm and not F.

[@CallousCoder]

Harold ist ein Genie! Thanks for sharing. Those effects are the main driving force.

[@dykodesigns]

It sounds spot on! Those Tubular bells sound very faithfull to the original. I’ve read once that Harold Faltermeyer layered 16 Tubular bell presets to achieve this. It’s one of those sounds that made me an FM synth aficionado.

[@EspenKraft]

Cheers! I go through all that in the video description. ;-)

[@scottptolomey3498]

He used 2 DX7s and the TX816 the bass I think was the Minimoog which is what I used the first set of pads are also from the DX7 which is what I also used and then alternated the pads and filters with sounds from a Juno 60 and Jupiter 8. I also used the TR 808 and delay for the percussion so it’s more or less the same set up however I played the chords slightly different however as you’ve stated it’s just a rough note guide not 1.1 comparison

[@bokoro5624]

I bought my first Pioneer Home theater amp because of this Anthem, love it!

[@CourtWatchAu]

Great movie and great score and great songs like Danger Zone , and Take My Breath Away. The bass line on Take mt breath has that European sound that Yngwie Malmsteen uses on some of his ballads, maybe its Bach influenced im not sure, but its cool :)

[@juliancroot]

You got the bell sound eerily close for a 'not to be taken seriously' version. The bells hit hard while remaining soft and soulful... that sound plays with your emotions as soon as you hear it. I wanted more 😀. I did Danger Zone a few weeks ago on my channel, but the guitars didn't quite come out how I wanted them to on the keyboard.... but the whole Top Gun soundtrack is worthy of covering... and with the combined talents of Giorgio Moroder and Harold Faltermeyer on the job, its an under appreciated gem from the 80s.. I miss the 80s 🥲... can we go back please?

[@thebenalvarez]

Well done! When I saw Maverick the first time that epic intro took me for a ride.

[@EspenKraft]

Cheers!

[@Jackcapaudio]

I Still get great vibes every time I listen to this sound. A Superb video perfectly executed

[@EspenKraft]

Cheers!

[@starsky101]

Pretty spot on to me, love to hear a bit more

[@EspenKraft]

Thanks! If I did more I would have gotten on the bad side of the algorithm. ;-)

[@jerzilla3795]

Great video! This gives me motivation to fix my QX1s and cover bits of the Top Gun score

[@EspenKraft]

Cheers!

[@maurumsynthwave618]

Last night I was watching the movie, this is magical... greetings Espen from Argentina

[@EspenKraft]

Cheers!

[@timothy5974]

Every time I watch you it makes me want to pull out my MMT8-8. I really wish I could afford more stuff. Thanx

[@EspenKraft]

Cheers!

[@morganlundin5029]

wow, That ticked all my tubular bells. very nice sound from your equipment Esben, this soundtrack is pure magic and it sounds spot on to me :)

[@EspenKraft]

Thanks!

[@polmorgan3533]

But Espen 'The eighties' will never die... And You ARE the Eighties. all the best man.

[@EspenKraft]

Many thanks!

[@cbraunsteins]

Beautiful and very well-done intro Espen!

[@EspenKraft]

Thanks!

[@gabrielpearson]

Just picked up a dmp11 due to inspiration from you. Running a tx802, tg77, and integra7 through it. Didn't realize how badly I needed it until I saw your dmp7. Thanks a lot! 🙄

[@EspenKraft]

Cheers!

[@AndersEngerJensen]

I haven't heard the original in a while, but without checking that first, it sounded damn spot on in my ears! Time to see if Cruise is up to no good I presume! ;)

[@EspenKraft]

Thanks man! If nothing else, Mr. Cruise is dedicated to his art.

[@Chris-tx9ou]

OK So this needs a part 2 enough said ! love this .

[@EspenKraft]

Cheers!

[@J._Campbell]

Beautiful! TR808 rules!

[@EspenKraft]

Cheers!

[@hawk194]

Great anthem and a really good video. I love that bell sound on my DX7. However the best thing for me is the Scritti Politti Provision album cover on the wall. Thank you for this video.

[@EspenKraft]

Cheers!

[@dankeplace]

I remember buying the Top Gun OST when it was released, cost 20 bux, and back then when I was being paid 180 a week, I considered a lot of money. So what is my point? The opening wasn't even on the CD LOL. That's why I originally bought it. Yours is better, cause it's freeeeee!!!

[@EspenKraft]

Cheers!

[@larsvanbekkum78]

Wow, very good!!like that pad/string sound..

[@EspenKraft]

Thanks!

[@DavidAnthony77]

Great Work...Thank you for sharing with us

[@EspenKraft]

Cheers!

[@Multi_ToBi]

Cool!

[@OriginalRaveParty]

Even if you weren't going for 100% accuracy, you got very very close. Nice 😊

[@EspenKraft]

Cheers!

[@wjklaver]

The original movie had good music, fighter jets and Kelly McGilles… I saw the new movie and anjoyed it: it’s good too. Listening to you building up the anthem brought me back memories of the eighties Top Gun movie… have to watch it again 👍😁 Thanks Espen!

[@EspenKraft]

Cheers!

[@thaexception3406]

My first time with 808 was last night through Rolandcloud 😁

[@FFrrEEddRRiiKK1]

Pure bliss.

[@santiagolopez3909]

Cheers! 🥂

[@magicknight8412]

Sounds pretty much spot on, not exactly of course, but instantly reminds me of the opening of the film

[@MrIbanez1972]

I love the movies !! And the Anthem played over by Steve Stevens on Guitar !! Your Intro sounds more than in the ball parc....Great Espen!!!! Would like to hear the whole song from You ;-)

[@EspenKraft]

Thanks! I think this is enough for me at this point. Not much to gain by doing more on this really. ;-)

[@whaleguy]

Mmm, ear candy 🙂

[@sylvainfortin841]

Oh! Its so cool !

[@EspenKraft]

Cheers!

[@timothydahlin5321]

Thanks for qualifying and setting expectations. "Don't take this too seriously... I didn't pay too much attention to the original.. and here is where the magic happens." 😂

[@EspenKraft]

:P

[@DaveVantage]

Epic, as always 👍

[@EspenKraft]

Cheers!

[@krudler406]

dont forget to add in the Stevie Stevens :)

[@EspenKraft]

Would have been great. :P

[@erictripton]

Oh man, Espan please do Live To Tell from At Close Range soundtrack

[@EspenKraft]

I don't do requests, sorry. ;-)

[@brianp7022]

Was it the dx7 making that chime? Sorry Yamaha module ! Thought so😊

[@ThePlayers73]

❤️❤️❤️

[@kennitrochrome6093]

👍

[@arnaudforgiel268]

Thank you, Espen ! Great TR 808 programming ;) Would you be able to share the score for the drum ? My son just received a TR6S for Xmas and we're learning how to program it : we already spent some time pausing and rewinding your video to understand how you're doing it... Happy New Year !

[@EspenKraft]

Thanks! This was all done by ear. I have no score to share as such. I don't even have the pattern inside the 808 any more either. Cheers :)

[@meilstone]

Espen, that gives me goose bumps... and I'm not talking about Maverick's partner. What delay and reverb did you use?

[@EspenKraft]

Thanks! This is just a quick and dirty setup so I only used ValHalla VintageVerb and a Waves delay plugin on the drums.

[@MusicFed]

bells are spot on. I think drums on the original are good ol' Linndrum? not sure

[@EspenKraft]

No, the original is TR-808, that's a fact.

[@PL-808]

Great Espen! Please do more 80s movie music. Could be a cool series. What delay/reverb is used on the drums? Cheers

[@EspenKraft]

Thanks! I use a combo of Valhalla VintageVerb and Specular Tempus here.

[@bc9477]

Could we possibly get the full version of the anthem played out like that? ❤

[@EspenKraft]

Just watch my video from my latest live gig. We play it full on there. ;-)

[@ErwinSchrodinger64]

What spectrum analyzer is that in the background? Thank you. Really enjoyed it.

[@EspenKraft]

A cheap one Fun Generation RTA-31. Cheers

[@matsadona]

Great video, as always :) What is the brand/model of the spectrum analyzer in the rack?

[@EspenKraft]

It's a cheap one, from Thomann. Can't remember the name.

[@matsadona]

@@EspenKraft OK, thanks. I'll try to find it. I do know there are some chepa ones around at Aliexpress and similar sites.

[@matsadona]

@@EspenKraft probably the Fun Generation RTA-31 I suppose.

[@EspenKraft]

That's it!

[@RogerBrenon]

Man, wish you hadn't talked over that bell sample. Can't find it anywhere lol

[@EspenKraft]

A classic FM tubular bell can be found in every DX synth. ;-)

[@thompi8]

what kind of dist guitar did you recoment i learn me this song by listen to it when it relsesd in 80-90ies but i have never get the rigt lead guitar ;D

[@EspenKraft]

I don't answer questions in regard to what guitar someone should get. ;-) That's not my area of expertise.

[@thompi8]

now i asking what keyboard sound you use for lead i guess normal they play on a real guitar but asking about what kind of lead guitar on keyboards

[@EspenKraft]

I rarely do that. If I do it's a total experiment and I can use whatever and run it through some effects and mess around until I find something I like.

[@astraton2001]

well, why did you not showed how the drumset was created? Or is this a standard rythm set?

[@EspenKraft]

It is exactly what I show man. I program the TR-808 to do the drums.

[@aaimginggraphics2411]

i dont suppose u have the midi tracks do u??

[@EspenKraft]

I never share midi files. ;-)

[@marcelofp75]

do you like the new version? (Maverick)

[@EspenKraft]

I loved it!

[@marcelofp75]

@@EspenKraft Great tribute to the original version. I always loved HF work for 80´s soundtracks and the Steve Stevens solo!

[@EspenKraft]

Thanks! I always liked the version without the guitar solo more. :P Love HF too.

[@ZoeSummers1701A]

And they cut out the modal change in the chords (it's not as good)

[@michaelpierce3264]

marvelous as always Kraft!

[@EspenKraft]

Cheers!