Legend Tried To CREATE "The NATIONAL ANTHEM Of EVIL" on This 80s Hit…DID HE EVER!--Professor Of Rock
5,431Coming up, we’re uncovering the backstories behind the greatest movie themes of the 1980s. Songs that became pop culture history. And some of these backstories are just insane. The Batman theme was recorded in the cramped bathroom of an airplane at 30,000 feet. And the former 80s frontman turned composer, Danny Elfman, had to run back to the lavatory every time inspiration struck with the next part. Another classic adventure score, The Raiders March, actually started as two separate pieces of music—but they were both so good, the director made him stitch the two songs into a single, unforgettable track. Then there was the ET Theme that was so moving that it made Steven Spielberg cry the first time he heard it, and then he actually re-cut the film to match the flow of the music. We’re telling these stories and more… Stick around as we count them down, NEXT on the Professor of Rock.
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Before CGI, before franchise fatigue, and before every blockbuster needed a post-credits scene... there was the movie theme. And in the 1980s, themes were an essential part of every film. A great theme was the heartbeat of the movie, and the second you heard it, you were locked in. On today’s countdown, we’re celebrating 11 unforgettable movie themes from the 80s that have become fixtures in pop culture history. For the purposes of this countdown, we’re just focusing in on film scores. Which means that we’ll saving themes like Ghostbusters and Footloose for another episode. but stick around because some of these stories behind the songs are the best i’ve ever heard.
Kicking off our countdown at #11, I’m going with a theme every 80s kid knows by hear…it’s Axel F from from Beverly Hills Cop. When Beverly Hills Cop exploded into theaters in 1984, it turned Eddie Murphy into a full-blown movie star—and gave the world one of the most iconic synth tracks of the decade. Composed by German composer Harold Faltermeyer, Axel F, with its infectious, bouncing synth line Axel F captured the mischievous, quick-witted sass of Murphy’s character. It was cool, catchy, and tailor-made for the neon decade. Faltermeyer approached Beverly Hills Cop with a simple mission: give Axel Foley a musical identity. Using a Roland Jupiter-8 synthesizer, a Yamaha DX7, and a LinnDrum machine, he crafted Axel F in just a few sessions.
Originally, the film's producers wanted a more traditional score. But when they heard Axel F’s synth-driven groove, they knew it was perfect. Said Faltermeyer, “The idea was to have a theme that was very simple but stuck in your mind. I never thought it would become so big.” You can catch Axel F playing throughout the movie, and it works to reinforce Axel’s charm, resourcefulness, and rebellious nature, turning a simple fish-out-of-water story into something much more fun. As Axel weaves through high-end boutiques, luxury hotels, and stuffy country clubs, Faltermeyer’s music acts like his personal soundtrack—smooth, confident, and always mischievous. The theme went on to become a breakout hit on its own.