In December 1984, Paramount Pictures released the film “Beverly Hills Cop” to the unsuspecting and therefore unprotected masses, a film that to this day portrays Eddie Murphy in one of his best roles. His character, Axel Foley, was a Detroit cop who, after his friend mysteriously died in Beverly Hills, came to town to investigate the circumstances of her death. While there, he created a plethora of comedic situations that have been unrivaled, neither in the sequels nor in the dozens of cheap imitations of this film that have been made since.
It was also from this movie that the famous theme song, Axel F, has become an mp3 download and lately a very popular ringtone for cell phones all over the world. Both the ringtone and the composer won a Grammy Award. The song was performed by Harold Faltmeyer, who played the song using multiple keyboards and three synthesizers.
There are many variations of the Axel F ringtone available. One is the Crazy Frog Axelf. A variation of this variation is the Axel F Crazy Frog Pop Corn ringtone, which includes a few extra pops and a few extra pings and dings. In this version, the bass section is almost silent, but the entire song is played with a staccato rhythm.
For those who appreciate the cops and robbers movie genre, Axel F’s fast-paced soundtrack or ringtone will fit the bill by providing a subliminal wish fulfillment for the type of action that type of movie provides.
Axel F.’s ringtones curiously serve a dual purpose here. Not only does the song provide a smooth, upbeat beat for a soul-shaking, spirit-calming jazz sound, but for those of us who actually heard the music when it first came out, hearing the song again gives us a milestone in time, a time to wonder about. As some of us do every December 7th, or November 22nd, or September 11th, we try to remember when we first heard those rich, melodious basses and percussive vibes singing to us. We try to remember where we were that day, what we were doing, who we were with, and maybe even why we’re not with them yet.
The movie, “Beverly Hills Cop” has gotten somewhat dated since 1984, but Axel F’s ringtones and the memories it spawns will live on forever.
If you like the theme song of Beverly Hills Cop movie with Eddie Murphy, maybe you think it’s cool to download Axel F ringtone on your phone.
