Top Gun: Maverick (Music from the Motion Picture) is the soundtrack to the film Top Gun: Maverick. It was composed by Lorne Balfe, Harold Faltermeyer, Lady Gaga, and Hans Zimmer.[1][2]
The soundtrack was released on May 27, 2022, through Interscope Records in both digital and physical formats.[3]
Track listing[]
Top Gun: Maverick (Music From The Motion Picture)[]
| No. | Title | Artist(s)[4] | Length (min.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Main Titles (You’ve Been Called Back to Top Gun) | Lorne Balfe, Harold Faltermeyer, Lady Gaga, Hans Zimmer | 2:30 |
| 2 | Danger Zone | Kelly Loggins | 3:35 |
| 3 | Darkstar | Lorne Balfe, Harold Faltermeyer, Lady Gaga, Hans Zimmer | 3:01 |
| 4 | Great Balls of Fire (Live) | Miles Teller | 1:54 |
| 5 | You’re Where You Belong / Give ‘Em Hell | Lorne Balfe, Harold Faltermeyer, Lady Gaga, Hans Zimmer | 5:46 |
| 6 | I Ain’t Worried | OneRepublic | 2:28 |
| 7 | Dagger One is Hit / Time to Let Go | Lorne Balfe, Harold Faltermeyer, Lady Gaga, Hans Zimmer | 5:06 |
| 8 | Tally Two / What’s the Plan / F-14 | Lorne Balfe, Harold Faltermeyer, Lady Gaga, Hans Zimmer | 4:34 |
| 9 | The Man, the Legend / Touchdown | Lorne Balfe, Harold Faltermeyer, Lady Gaga, Hans Zimmer | 3:54 |
| 10 | Penny Returns – Interlude | Lorne Balfe, Harold Faltermeyer, Lady Gaga, Hans Zimmer | 2:47 |
| 11 | Hold My Hand | Lady Gaga | 3:45 |
| 12 | Top Gun Anthem | Lorne Balfe, Harold Faltermeyer, Lady Gaga, Hans Zimmer | 2:28 |
Japanese release bonus track[]
| No. | Title | Artist(s) | Length (min.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Canyon Dogfight | Lorne Balfe, Harold Faltermeyer, Lady Gaga, Hans Zimmer | 3:20 |
Release[]
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label | Note/Ref | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Gun: Maverick (Music from the Motion Picture) | Various | May 27, 2022 | CD /Digital Download /Streaming | Interscope | [5] |
| Top Gun: Maverick (Music from the Motion Picture) Target Exclusive | USA | May 27, 2022 | CD | Interscope | Bonus[6]
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| Top Gun: Maverick Original Soundtrack | Japan | May 27, 2022 | CD | Universal Music | Bonus[7]
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| Top Gun: Maverick Original Soundtrack - Deluxe Edition | Japan | May 27, 2022 | CD | Universal Music | Bonus[8]
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| Top Gun: Maverick (Music From The Motion Picture)
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Various | November 18, 2023 | Vinyl | Interscope | [10] |
| Top Gun: Maverick (Music From The Motion Picture)
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Various | January 2023 | Picture disc vinyl | Interscope | [11] |
Awards & Nominations[]
| Date | Awards | Catagory | Recipient | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 16, 2022 | 50th Annual American Music Awards 2022 | Favorite Soundtrack | Top Gun: Maverick | Nominated | [12] |
| February 5, 2023 | 65th Annual Grammy Awards | Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media | Top Gun: Maverick | Nominated | [13] |
| Best Song Written for Visual Media | "Hold My Hand [From Top Gun: Maverick]" | Nominated | [13] | ||
| March 9, 2023 | Japan Gold Disc Awards | Soundtrack Album of the Year | Top Gun: Maverick | Won | [14] |
Notes[]
There are various songs that were featured in the film but not included in the soundtrack:[15]
- Hank Williams – "Your Cheatin' Heart" – Plays at the small town diner after Maverick crashes the Darkstar.
- David Bowie – "Let's Dance" – Plays on jukebox at the Hard Deck bar.
- T. Rex – "Bang a Gong (Get It On)" – Plays on jukebox at the bar.
- Otis Redding and Carla Thomas – "Tramp" – Plays on jukebox at the bar when Rooster first appears.
- Foghat – "Slow Ride" – Plays on jukebox at the bar, as selected by Hangman.
- The Who – "Won't Get Fooled Again" – Plays on the first training montage.
- Harold Faltermeyer - "Viper Comes Down on Mav" (from Top Gun Soundtrack)[16]
- Jacob Anderson - "Taps" - Plays during Iceman's funeral.[16]
Gallery[]
Front cover
Back cover
Recording session from Lorne Balfe's Youtube channel.[]
Top Gun- Maverick - Darkstar
Recording session of Darkstar
Top Gun- Maverick - Top Gun Anthem
Recording session of Top Gun Anthem
References[]
- ↑ filmmusicreporter.com (2022-05-18). ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Music Team Credits Revealed. Archived from the original on May 18, 2022. Retrieved on May 22, 2022.
- ↑ Inside the Messy Music of ‘Top Gun: Maverick’: Lady Gaga Gets First Scoring Credit, but Song Selection Goes Sideways (2022-05-26). Archived from the original on May 26, 2022. Retrieved on May 22, 2022.
- ↑ Interscope Records / Soundtrack.Net (2022-05-04). Interscope Records Announces 'Top Gun: Maverick' Soundtrack. soundtrack.net. Archived from the original on May 4, 2022. Retrieved on May 22, 2022.
- ↑ Top Gun: Maverick (Music from Motion Picture) on Spotify. Retrieved on May 22, 2023.
- ↑ Top Gun: Maverick. Archived from the original on May 27, 2022. Retrieved on May 22, 2022.
- ↑ Various Artists - Top Gun: Maverick Soundtrack (Target Exclusive, CD). target.com. Archived from the original on May 27, 2022. Retrieved on May 22, 2023.
- ↑ Top Gun: Maverick (Music From The Motion Picture)【輸入盤】. Archived from the original on June 20, 2022. Retrieved on May 22, 2023.
- ↑ 『トップガン マーヴェリック：オリジナル・サウンドトラック』発売. universal-music.co.jp (2022-05-27). Archived from the original on August 13, 2022. Retrieved on May 22, 2023.
- ↑ トップガン マーヴェリック：オリジナル・サウンドトラック【デラックス・エディション】. store.universal-music.co.jp. Archived from the original on April 28, 2023. Retrieved on May 22, 2023.
- ↑ 'Top Gun: Maverick (Music From The Motion Picture)' Vinyl. store.interscope.com. Archived from the original on July 4, 2022. Retrieved on May 22, 2023.
- ↑ “TOP GUN: MAVERICK (MUSIC FROM THE MOTION PICTURE)” (PICTURE DISC VINYL). shop.ladygaga.com. Archived from the original on March 20, 2023. Retrieved on May 22, 2023.
- ↑ 2022 Nominees |American Music Awards. theamas.com. Retrieved on May 22, 2023.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 65TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS WINNERS & NOMINEES. grammy.com. Retrieved on May 22, 2023.
- ↑ サウンドトラック・アルバム・オブ・ザ・イヤー｜第37回日本ゴールドディスク大賞｜THE GOLD DISC AWARDS. golddisc.jp. Retrieved on May 22, 2023.
- ↑ Soundtracks of Cinema: ‘Top Gun: Maverick’. vaguevisages.com. Archived from the original on February 14, 2023. Retrieved on February 14, 2023.
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 Top Gun: Maverick credits (2022)