From one close encounter to another…
‘TOP GUN ANTHEM’ TOP GUN/ TOP GUN: MAVERICK (1986/2022) Fletch’s loss was Maverick’s gain. German synth trailblazer Harold Faltermeyer - who turns 70 on 5 October - originally composed the opening bars of ‘Anthem’ for Chevy Chase’s comedy thriller. Transferred to Top Gun, ‘Anthem’ embodies ’80s high-concept heroism in swathes of pomp, melody and hair-metal guitar.