Top Gun Anthem (Guitar)
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- Опубликовано: 11 фев 2025
- This was a fun soundtrack song. Original composition by Harold Faltermeyer & Steve Stevens. I hope you like!
I've been receiving requests for the tab. I think this is the one I used (it's been about a year since I originally found it): tabs.ultimate-g...
There are a few parts I played differently such as the section from 3:06-3:10 (sounded better this way). Have fun guys!
To answer a few questions:
Guitar: ESP LTD KH-602. Of all of my guitars, it still has one of the best pickup combos I've ever played. They're EMG 81/60's.
Effects: Line 6 Pod HD500. Dual rectifier and a 4x12 cab. Tube screamer at the front. Slight delay & reverb.
Recorded through Korg D32XD
Backing track was purchased online
You all are too nice. Thanks for all of the great comments. There are too many to respond to, but I do read them all. 👍
Could you please give tone patch links for the hd500x also that you used in the other videos?
@@dogukanunlu Sure, PM me your email address and I'll send them over.
I’m a player and my eyes teared up watching this! I love every nuance in your playing and tone! I haven’t played this in years myself, but since moving to an area where 80% of my neighbors are navy airmen, Seeing this makes me even more proud of them and makes me wanna play again! Thank you! :)
Oh yeah, this gave me goosebumps. Hetfield approves!
You played a song from one of my favorite movies of all time Top Gun I come from a family who served in the navy and the airforce but keep up the amazing work I love your videos
When I was in sophomore year of high school, they had just started coming out with decent flight simulators on iPod touches. Our math teacher let us play with our phones at the end of class if all of our in class work was done, was one of the few that let us do that.
Anyway, I’d be sitting there playing my flight sim and Mr Martin asked me if I have ever seen top gun. To his surprise, I said absolutely and it’s one of my favorite movies of all time. Along with Smokey and the Bandit, Memphis Belle, good old shit.
He then asked me, “Do you know the very first line of that movie?”
Thought about it, and I really didn’t.. I said the request flyby line, although I knew that was wrong.
He said “Goodmorning Scott.”
And I instantly got it. I will never forget that.
He then called me maverick for the rest of my time in school and he was goose. Ahh good times
He is a great teacher
That's badass
That’s so bloody epic
there was a scott in the movie? someone explain
@@wednesday567 just the first line in the movie, not sure who Scott is
Amazing!! You did this song proud!! I played this at my best friends funeral service in 2005 (not me on the guitar but the original song over speakers) it was our childhood theme song together! He was a firefighter so his service had about 500 people attending...was very proud to let this anthem play for him!! Glad I came across this video....really really well done!!!!!! Nice job
spliffsonme so cool
May Your friend rest in peace. From a brother Firefighter. *SALUTE*
Beauty
spliffsonme funny I did exactly the same thing for my Best mate who past away last June
Respect
I want this song played at my funeral.
1337topgun. Oh, yeah! And I want it played at mine, too; brother.
1337topgun
I d love super sonic.
@@markknopfler3595 fucks your problem mate
And what have you done with your life that makes you deserve this as your funeral music?
@@markknopfler3595 🖕
That tone is perfection.
Yeah baby... The word "Perfection" is definitely fits so well with this ya, Andy
This is Brilliant, my husband plays guitars, he learned this for our wedding.
Who's waiting for this anthem and maverick this 2020?
Meeeee
me too
I wonder would there be any new anthem and better than this in new movies.
When this song is up, pick your aviator sunglasses.
ME ME ME ME MEEEE ME MEM EMEMEMEMEMMEM !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Me too from Philippines 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭
*124 People Didn't Resquest a Fly by*
jj5546 lmao
I requested a Flyby, maybe that's why the pattern is full. Just sayin'.😎
C2 this is control requesting s fly by repeat this is control requesting a fly by
They were inverted...
@@shanecardinal3596 5G negative dive
Other the shabby backing track and everyone complaining about your hammer on rather than a pick, you truly nailed this because you TOTALLY get that this song is not about the notes. You flawlessly followed all the minor details that put the "feels" into it. Tremolo hammer ons, timing, harmonics... you hit them all like a pro and better yet, you did it better than ANY other you tuber has so far.
GREAT JOB! 👍
im sorry to inform you that i was the 70th person to like your coment, whereby the number of total likes now no longer is 69
Very true, this is the most accurate rendition I've heard, it was understated and nuanced in the spirit of the original; and contrary to popular opinion, more is not more.
@@icemanww1573 🤣🤣🤣
@@domeniccordle5402
Well done ya, Dom. Because this Friday: "Top Gun: Maverick" is been premiered *TODAY!* Make sure you don't miss it okay...😉👌
This is absolutely superb playing, I watch this video over and over again and never get tired of watching and listening to your playing.
Cheers
Howard.
I've been humming this song since 86
man, I wish I was growing up in the 80's
Dude. That was one of the coolest covers I've ever heard. Thanks for sharing.
And make sure you don't wanna miss for the "Top Gun: Maverick" on the theatres 🎞️🍿 ya...😎
I still can’t get over how unbelievably good this cover is. WELL DONE SIR!!!
This is the best version I have seen so far on YT. Well played with clear execution, nice one.
"It's not the guitar, it's the guitarist"
This was such a perfect soundtrack for the movie with the 80s style and flair. You're a great player with excellent vibrato and touch. You should be a lot more famous.
Bret, the best cover of TG theme that I have come across. I have quoted lines from TOP GUN since I first watched the movie so many years ago. While living in San Diego, I worked next to and lived near Miramar, and of course visited all the filming locations (yep, I lacked a social life at the time). Excellent cover!
Congratulations!! It's so perfect that it made me cry. Nostalgic TOP GUN :")
by far the best cover ive heard on youtube
June 2020, topgun 2 will be awesome
Best cover on RUclips
I struggle to understand why people would give a thumbs down to this. Because he hammered instead of picked!! Just because he plays it slightly different doesn't mean it's wrong. Try just listening. Amazing play sir. Hats off
Whether it’s you playing this or not, this has been one of my favorite riffs for forever and I swear I got goosebumps listening to your cover. Amazing man. Truly appreciate it
This is an excellent example of it’s not how many notes you play, but how you play the notes. Thank you for posting.
The most boss cover and jolly roger themed guitar!!! wow!!!!
Absolutely superb, awesome version of one of the best tracks ever, sheer class man
Aside from the original, this is my favorite version of this song my DUDE! Your version is so great that some days I prefer it over the original. Nicely done! You can be my wingman anytime!!
Amazing job. My best friend and I use to watch this movie all the time, then he moved to Miramar. He ended up becoming a Naval aviator and is now an instructor. I became a private pilot and did ATC for the FAA for a while, where I worked with a controller who appeared in the opening scene of the movie. Funny how a movie can influence your life.
TurbineJesse That's awesome! You guys are living the dream, but I can't imagine the stress of ATC. Thanks for the comment.
very clean audio quality. great performance!
Amazing ❤️🫂, this will be one of my alltime favourite covers, thank you so much for the effort dear. So happy to hear this solo❤️❤️❤️. I want to make sure u see my comment.
I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for listening, Seb.
Nicely done, a pleasure to listen to. Critics should post links to their own perfect versions.
Can't get enough of this song!!!!
I've seen other videos like this of the same song. You have the best timing and bending intonation. Thanks a lot from Italy!
If I ever get asked to play the national anthem before a sports games, I’m gonna throw this in as a little detous after “. . .bombs bursting in air”.
I mean, I suck at guitar and I never go outside so it’s probably not gonna happen, but it would be really cool if it did.
Great cover. Song always makes me catch feels, but your version more so than most.
Tower, this is Ghostrider requesting a flyby.
xsailor85 Negative Ghostrider, the pattern is full.
Sorry Goose, but it's time to buzz the tower.
+xsailor85 *spills coffee*
+Mark Burrell DAMN IT! THAT'S TWICE!! I WANT SOME BUTTS!!!
+xsailor85 Well, that'll just about cut it for flybys...
I get goosebumbs while listening to this
This is still my goto video after a long ass day!!! Hope you're well Bret!! Cheers again for the most epic video!!
wow, the attention to detail is impeccable and the delivery is clean and precise!
Wow you’re the first person I’ve seen play this correctly using the whammy bar 🎸nice job 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
stunning guitar with the skull & crossbones emblems of the F-14 Sqn and awesome playing
I played in my car
Now, is an F-14
The way you sentenced that lmao
Lucas de Araújo Machado Underated comment!
Brother, that made me tear up.
I felt that.
That’s only the 4th time I’ve seen that comment today.
Nice job. It's nice to see all of the touches Steve put in that song. It really brought a deeper respect for him. Again, thanks! Very nice. I was matching it note by note on my air guitar!
Masterpiece!
This is the best and most professionally recorded cover of this iconic piece. A massive well done to you.👍
Brings tears to my eyes!!! Thank you!!
Absolutely unreal. I've never seen someone actually play this on guitar. Literally beautiful 🤤
WOW... You've done a WONDERFUL job. Ever since I found this video I listen to this one rather than the original because I hate watching Steve Stevens fidget around. This is excellent work! especially the transition at 3:21 and of course 2:30 onwards.
Absolutely the best cover I’ve heard yet. You were spot on man!! Very, very good!!!
After watching the cover ,as a guitarist I love you as a performer ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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The guitar , the sound ,your style ,and most importantly you were much too perfect for this song from one of my favourite movies,you do great justice to this song and most importantly.........
HATS OFF TO YOU 👍🤘
Quite possibly my MOST favorite video on all of RUclips! Thank You for bringing back memories of a more civilized era!
Wow this guy is good top gun anthem recreated on guitar still sound good as it did back in the 80’s
Seemingly effortless. Awesome job!
Awesome job!!! Wow brought back memories! Keep up the good work!!!
Best guitar player i've seen. Excellent top gun guitar cover. Still view video after years of first seeing it.
this is how I REMEMBER THE ORIGINAL version of this song
Wow Great play👍👍Today i start playing Guitar.
And one day when i play this song propper, tears will run down on my Telecaster.
Incredible
Top Gun Anthem should be a national event anthem.
Masterpiece
Holy SH*T!!! You are a legend Sir. This brought me right back to being a kid. Emotional. THANK YOU!!!!
Cara você toca Demais!!! Sou apaixonada por guitarra!!!
one of the best guitar theme ever...
Every time this song is played, a Naval Aviator gets his wings.
Great job mate, one of the best covers of this song I've ever seen and the tone is fantastic!!!!!
This should be the anthem for the sports events. 👏
Excellent job! The best I've seen anyone pull this off.
One of the most iconic songs of all time, goosebumps every damn time...
137 people that dislike this are wanna be guitar players still trying to figure out how to play smoke on the water. Sounds amazing!! Keep up the good work!!
This is one of my fave songs and you nailed it!!! LOVE IT!
Amazing cover. Truly awwsome
The most motivating tune of all time. Loove it🙂🙂❤️❤️
Yes, brother, this is so motivational and relaxing❤️
Dude..you are my hero. I thought i played this decently...but wow. You are a terrific player. All the nuances and feel...just perfect. Guess I better practice some more.....
Awesome man!!! You're on my iPod playlist now!!!!
I know literally nothing about playing guitar but I enjoyed watching you play so much! It's now playing 8th time in a loop. Love it! Thanks for this.
Best I've seen. You've inspired me to re-learn this song much better this time.
That makes me happy to hear that. Thanks for the support, everyone. It means a lot to me.
I was impressed by the movie and the sounds of it, but now i´m impressed of your movie too, uncredible and absolutely fantastic
Toca Muito, Parabéns !!!
Woah now this is how it is done!! I love how you dive in and out of these licks with the trem. Gotta practice that more. I always thought there was more than a single note at the end of those initial phrases but you trem them and it sounds great. I just tried it and man I love it. Amazing guitar song and as an ex Coast Guard airmen It really hits me in the feels. Thank you for this.
The only cover I've heard that's played correctly. Absolutely flawless whammy bar work.
He is missing a couple notes if you listen to the original you can hear it. Otherwise he did an amazing job.
Every time I hear this I get goose bumps! Definitely my favorite instrumental in a movie
I'm not saying I want to replace the National Anthem...but if I were, this would be pretty kickass replacement.
Are you really Steve Stevens? That was so COOL!! What a treat to watch and listen. Intense.
Das ist einfach der Hammer.
Genial!
This is the best i have heard....i play over and over
Top Gun is the best performance
Happy-New-Year-2024 !!! Saiyjan Power
Holly S*:@t!
You've got to release a how to play this solo video!
I'll pay for it man! Really!
You are one of a few who nailed it!
non smetterò mai di guardare e riguardare il tuo video BRAVISSIMO
Someone get this man a veterans award
Awesome...makes me smell JP-4, and the steam of the cats, a Tomcat silhouetted against a setting sun, an airdale marshaling her to a cat...well done 👍🏻🤙🏻
Hi, really amazing. Almost better than the original :-) I loved this song when I was a young guy. I just started playing the guitar, and I think it is a long way to go ... Thank you for this great cover. Kind regards from Vienna!
I searched top gun guitar I never thought i'd find a cover was just winging it. This is perfect
Brilliant!!!!
Superb use of the whammy bar! Not overdone, just right where it was needed. Awesome job!
Don't know who the man is on the guitar, but I'd love to take lessons from him! Damn fine playing. Love the skull and crossbones on the guitar neck!
Love the addition of the jolly Rodgers
Reminds me of VF-103, famous for their Tomcats. Fab!
Congrats man. Maverick will be released in a year time and im sure your cover will blow up soon enough 😆
On my bucketlist, with mighty wings! Great job.
Fantastic.Best cover of this on youtube.
Could you please tell me where i can find this backing track?
Cheers!
Geoff.