Top Gun - Anthem (Playalong/Instrumental/No Guitar)

Back in 2007 a friend asked me to do a no-guitar-version of Anthem for him to play the guitar along. I stumbled upon this track the other day and took the chance to do a complete overhaul to my old arrange and mix - here's the result and I hope you enjoy it.
So you might grab your Strat, LP, SG, Air Guitar or whatever and blow Steve Stevens away ;)
All rights are reserved by Harold Faltermeyer
This version is my personal production done in August 2022 without the use of any original recordings.

[@TuskieBoi]

On March 3rd,1969 the United States Navy established an elite school for the top one percent of its pilots. Its purpose was to teach the lost art of arieral combat and to ensure that the handful of men and women who graduated were the best fighter pilots in the world. They succeeded. Today, the Navy calls it Fighter Weapons School. The flyers call it: [TOP GUN]

[@EricRLane]

2 of my uncles served in the navy in world war 2 and came home alive. my great grandpa served in the army in world war 2 and their other brother served in the air force from 1950 to 1978 for 28 years.

[@JunhyeongPark-bi7rw]

The BEST version I have ever listened to. Thanks!

[@christoffersenstuff]

Thanks a lot, mate!

[@lonelyme9914]

To me, this one really captures the essence of what the Top Gun anthem should sound like. o7

[@christoffersenstuff]

Thanks a lot! :)

[@lonelyme9914]

@@christoffersenstuff it really sounds the most accurate

[@ollibon]

I'm not playing along to it, I just like listening to it without the guitar

[@Pinelandschugs]

Yes, because this is what plays at the beginning.

[@JackBillystyleBass]

Hello, I'm a bass player from Japan. I've posted a bass solo cover with this, and your credit is in the description. Thank you so much for sharing. This backing-track is the BEST. Brilliant! :D

[@joeghot9864]

Divinely inspiring piece of music.

[@stevey2020]

Fantastic. Best backing track I've found by FAR

[@FabioGrando]

man, you did a great job here

[@stevenholst]

Posted a guitar cover with this, and your credit is in the description! Thank you for your generosity with all of us using it!

[@ehiracheta]

Cool cover I've been looking at tabs...but your vid just does the job better than any tab! Peeps go watch it!

[@stevenholst]

@@ehiracheta Ahh, thank you man! Appreciate it!

[@christoffersenstuff]

Thanks for being the first to show up with a complete guitar cover which is really well done, great job!👍😀

[@stevenholst]

@@christoffersenstuff Oh wow, thank you! Well, most of the performance comes from your great track!

[@manuelwong7054]

Nice performance My Friend!

[@thierrybalet1125]

Absolutely à very good tracks! Good job, thank you !

[@GvB127]

I thought this was edited from the original the first three play throughs. Color me impressed.

[@Aidanshaves99]

This is better then my version. Well done

[@FlashGrover]

Epic! Wow - amazing job

[@rosianeribeiro8428]

Q Maravilha de música ❤❤

[@ClassicalAxe]

Really accurate backing track, deserves more likes🤟 Can I use this track for a guitar cover/solo if I give credit in the description including your channel name and the link of this video ?

[@christoffersenstuff]

Thanks for your like and comment 🙂 Of cousre you can use this instrumental and I'm happy if you credit me! Here is a fresh link with an uncompressed WAV file: we.tl/t-Zx8RrsE0E9

[@ClassicalAxe]

@@christoffersenstuff Thank you🙏

[@jocard.castillon8914]

Thanks for this backing track.This the best.Thank you.Can I use this backing track for playing a long for guitar solo?I might post one here in youtube me playing the guitar solo.thanks

[@christoffersenstuff]

Thanks mate! Shure you can use it 🙂 Here is a fresh link to an uncompressed WAV file: we.tl/t-0rmQp2RiPe

[@AIKA_Guitarist]

Hello Mr. Toffersen, this is the best creation of this backing track on whole KZbin. This is masterpiece from you. Can i make guitar cover with your backing track please? Greetings from Czechia and good luck to you at all! AIKA

[@christoffersenstuff]

Thanks a lot for your flattering comment! Glad you like it ☺ Of course you're welcome to do a cover with the playback. Here is a fresh WeTransfer link: we.tl/t-W13crtKOCe

[@AIKA_Guitarist]

@@christoffersenstuff Oh, thank you so much! You are great musician. Take care of yourself and thank´s a lot again. AIKA

[@mtjoy747]

Back when my parents got their first CD player, and the store offer was pick 3 CDs for nothing, I picked Top Gun OST. This made me want to be onboard a US aircraft carrier.

[@TTtake777]

Nice to meet you! This is such a great backing track. I would love to use it as the sound source for my wedding movie. I've been looking for this song for a long time, so I'd like to ask for your permission. thank you.

[@christoffersenstuff]

Thanks a lot!Of course you can use the track for your video - congrats, by the way! Here's a fresh link to download an uncompressed version: we.tl/t-Pkq8YXuMPe

[@TTtake777]

@@christoffersenstuff It will definitely be a great wedding! thank you very much!

[@GPM80]

Amazing

[@francoisprieur7632]

Hi ! Do you have any WAV or Hi-Res file available for download ? Thanks a lot for your work, this is by far the best instrumental version available on youtube, believe me, I've searched for years.... :)

[@christoffersenstuff]

Thanks a lot! If give me your email I'll send you a link for my google drive.

[@Matthew-wf3mv]

@@christoffersenstuff same here , May I ? >

[@LEONARDOESJAITA]

Gracias por la pista! desde Argentina

[@relicthominin9864]

Brilliant version! What echo plugin and settings did you use for the opening 2 bars?

[@christoffersenstuff]

Thanks for the comment! It's the Relika from Native Instruments set to Modern 1/16th Ping Pong. Also a lot of Reverp is needed and both runs through the whole song. TR-808 is only leveled down a bit when the rest of the drums come in. Here is a screen of the setting: postimg.cc/68r8KGnN

[@relicthominin9864]

@@christoffersenstuff Thanks, very cool! I enjoy listening to recreations like this. Not many out there doing good ones, maybe just you, Julian Kroot (sp?) and that Orchestral cinematic guy. Hope you do some more!

[@xianxianterry9396]

thanks very much

[@mariuskrossoy2527]

Could you please share the file again? Its not possible to download it anymore! Great work!

[@christoffersenstuff]

Thanks, mate - here you go: we.tl/t-C8GYukMZP2

[@mariuskrossoy2527]

@@christoffersenstuff thank you :)

[@johnwaplington7869]

Chris, wonderful and inspiring version that captures the vibe of the original. Very good mixing/production skills as well 👍 Would it be possible to get a wave file of the recording please ? I want to throw my guitar version up onto KZbin now - I'd credit you of course ! ..... What else have you done ?

[@christoffersenstuff]

Thanks a lot, mate! Since there is no PM here anymore I hope this works: we.tl/t-1ORigD6xMT

[@walfam3051]

4cc r

[@cesarcui462]

Los aviones se crearon para esta musica!

[@michaelkennedy201]

FUCK YA AWESOME LETS ROCK EVERYBODY FEEL THE POWER OFF MUSIC THERE IS NOTHING LIKE IT IN THE WORLD THROW YOURSELF INTO IT...............

[@azmijaleel]

Hi Chris. Awesome piece of work. May I please have the wav file to play along with?

[@christoffersenstuff]

Hi! Thanks for your comment 🙂 Here is a fresh link: we.tl/t-rcGzs7LXR5

[@McCtallica]

Brilliant mate any chance of a WAV file being re-uploaded it says it's expired thanks

[@christoffersenstuff]

Thanks a lot! Here is a fresh link: we.tl/t-HdmwaJZUP2

[@VideoConFotos]

MUCHAS GRACIAS!!!

[@donlynch8285]

Really well done. Would it be possible to have a wav file version of this? I'll definitely credit you! It's mind blowing

[@christoffersenstuff]

Thanks a lot! I've put it on We Transfer for you: we.tl/t-Ggl1kusQ4A

[@ArklayT103]

This is the best backing track for the Top Gun Anthem on youtube! Would it be ok if I use it for a cover and credit you in the description?

[@christoffersenstuff]

Thanks a lot! And yes that would be ok 🙂

[@ArklayT103]

@@christoffersenstuff You're welcome and thank you!

[@leandrofagundes9610]

Very very nice!!!

[@samixstudio]

Love it thank you!

[@carlos71948]

Awesome work dude. Is there any chance of a WAV file. The ones you have already put up have expired

[@christoffersenstuff]

Thanks mate! I made a new upload: we.tl/t-9NEEKMmFkG - enjoy! 🙂

[@carlos71948]

cheers bro. 😎😎@@christoffersenstuff

[@ehiracheta]

This vid rocks!

[@nekomura-channel]

Great track! May I use this track for a video of myself playing the guitar?

[@christoffersenstuff]

Sure, feel free! Credits would be nice :)

[@damdog74]

Sounds like Vapor wave

[@rahulranjan9013]

Bc it has that nostalgia feel to it ?

[@chrisharper302]

Hi Chris, your track is amazingly good! I would love to do a piano version with your track. Will that be OK? I will credit you for sure Regards Chris

[@christoffersenstuff]

Thanks for the kind words! Of course you can do a piano version. I could even do a version with my piano removed if you'd like to 😉

[@chrisharper302]

The track works perfectly thanks, I arranged my piano around yours. I'm uploading the video tomorrow Friday 8 Sep. This one required some practise...@@christoffersenstuff

[@BobCliffe]

Really great stuff, sounds just like the original! Do you mind if I record a video using this backing? Will give full credit to you :)

[@christoffersenstuff]

Thank you! Feel free to use the track :)

[@GuitarCoach96]

@@christoffersenstuff Hello, I'd like to do the same, ok with you?

[@christoffersenstuff]

@@GuitarCoach96 no problem of course 🙂

[@GuitarCoach96]

@@christoffersenstuff kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKubdJalpbGpmq8 , this ok with you?

[@christoffersenstuff]

@@GuitarCoach96 absolutely ok 🙂

[@stephanelinteaurockmusic]

This is very very and extrimely very nice! WOW! Can I use the track to play along?

[@christoffersenstuff]

That's what I made it for ;)

[@stephanelinteaurockmusic]

@@christoffersenstuff when I'll finish, I'll send to you the video for having your comment!! I will send you crédits to. And if you want, I'll put your name on the video for sur!!!

[@the-beneficiary1809]

Thanks bro awesome job !

[@Dancingronaldinho]

When should I start playing the guitar?

[@BobStoney]

Where can I find that snare sample?! Sounds so good!

[@christoffersenstuff]

It's an acoustic snare sample from "East West ProSamples 3+4 Steve Levine Collection" (audio CDs) that is treated with Logic's Channel EQ, Waves' API 2500 Compressor and Waves' L2 Limiter plugins. Plus more than enough Vocal Hall out of Logic's ChromaVerb ;)

[@BobStoney]

@@christoffersenstuff I love it!

[@antiidiocrocy4057]

i can practically smell the jet fuel

[@marcospatinomayer1176]

Amazing. Spent the afternoon getting my Steve Stevens on. Any chance you could upload the audio somewhere. I’d like to use it for a concert.

[@christoffersenstuff]

You're welcome 🙂 I've put the WAV on WeTransfer for you: we.tl/t-PYGKiL1oEx - hope you enjoy and rock your audience!

[@marcospatinomayer1176]

@@christoffersenstuff Thanks so much.

[@ChrisKadaver]

is this really 440Hz? Sounds a bit off to me.

[@indonesianvolcano108]

permission to download the sound, i will using this backing sound for my video on volcano aerodancing in Indonesia thankyou very much

[@christoffersenstuff]

Please feel free to use it. Credits would be nice of course :)

[@Daniel-y5r9v]

Tome Cruise... Kely Mcgillis...

[@davidcarre3289]

Great track! Any chance you could upload the audio somewhere again? I’d like to use it for rehearsals.

[@christoffersenstuff]

Thanks, you're welcome! A fresh link: we.tl/t-vB2D5xNVK5

[@davidcarre3289]

​@@christoffersenstuff Thank you !

[@KonstantinosGkougkos]

Hi! I'd like an advise. Do we start the solo after the 2nd bell? Which second?

[@christoffersenstuff]

Hi! The guitar starts at sec 14 together with the bass and chord pad. Enjoy!

[@patrickpedro2003]

Flight deck personnel busy preparing the runway .. F14 taking position... Catapult in position ... Booster exhaust barrier raised up....... Flight personnel hand signal for take off... F14: BSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH~!!!!!!!

[@bramantyoprahoro7284]

Then "Highway To The Danger Zone" showed up.

[@mclarenspacecar414]

Linda demais

[@christoffersenstuff]

???

[@TDGinge]

2:30

[@christoffersenstuff]

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[@joaopedrosousa156]

João Pedro Souza Tom Maverick

[@joaopedrosousa156]

Amanda marinho antes mano Dow ❤️ solteira

[@andrzejpietrusiak8130]

Awesome job, magnificent version ! I am fascinated how You made it ! Great ! would You share MP3 version with me by wetransfer ? regards Andrzej.

[@christoffersenstuff]

Hi Andrzej, thanks for your comment! Here is a fresh link for WAV and MP3 files: we.tl/t-N7X71nGn9L

[@andrzejpietrusiak8130]

@@christoffersenstuff Thank You very well indeed ! Would You send me Your email adres please ? regards

[@andrzejpietrusiak8130]

@@christoffersenstuff Dear Christoffer, could You please send me Your email adres ? I got some more questions.

[@David-el3zm]

Looks like I just missed this link being active. Any chance you could re-up it?

[@christoffersenstuff]

​@@David-el3zm Here is a new link: we.tl/t-T9qMId3B8F I don't like to post my email here plublic and I dont see a way to send you a private message. If you want to share your email feel free, I can answer you then.

[@hotdubtm]

Hello! I would really love to get a high quality download of this :) I know you've posted it before, but the links seem to have expired. Would love to send you my email address but can't find a public profile for you. Very happy to pay for it!

[@christoffersenstuff]

Hi! I'm happy to provide you with a fresh link for a WAV on WeTransfer. It will be up for 7 days now. Hope you enjoy it and please give me credits if you publish it here or anything like that 🙂 we.tl/t-ku7z6Xb1ao

[@hotdubtm]

@@christoffersenstuff thanks so much!!! Really appreciate it :)