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German composer, keyboardist, and producer renowned for pioneering electronic film scores in the 1980s. Harold Faltermeyer rose to global fame with his synth-driven soundtrack for 'Beverly Hills Cop' (1984), featuring the iconic instrumental 'Axel F'. He co-scored 'Top Gun' (1986) and won a Grammy for his innovative electronic work. Collaborations include Donna Summer, Pet Shop Boys, and Billy Idol.

• Composed 'Axel F' in three days using a Roland Jupiter-8 synth; it became a global phenomenon and was later remixed by Crazy Frog (2005), reaching #1 in 23 countries.
• Won the 1986 Grammy for Best Pop Instrumental Performance for 'Axel F', cementing electronic music's place in mainstream cinema.
• Secretly battled hearing loss during peak career years, later attributing it to prolonged studio exposure.
• Retreated from Hollywood in the 1990s to focus on German theater before returning for 'Beverly Hills Cop IV' (unreleased as of 2023).