Beef Soundtrack: Netflix’s new Beef series is an American comedy-drama television miniseries created by Korean director Lee Sung Jin.
The film stars Steven Yeun and Ali Wong as Danny Cho and Amy Lau, two strange people involved in a road rage incident that has been in the background for a long time.
Additional supporting roles are Joseph Lee, Young Mazino, David Cho, and Patty Yasutake.
Quick Facts
| Title | Beef |
| Type | Netflix limited series (10 episodes) |
| Composer | Bobby Krlic (The Haxan Cloak) |
| Music Supervisor | Tiffany Anders |
| Release Date | April 6, 2023 |
| Studio/Platform | A24 / Netflix |
| Where to Watch/Stream | Netflix |
Beef Soundtrack
The soundtrack was also released under the same name, created by Netflix and produced by A24. The song covers the 1990s and early 2000s, and Krlic’s score threads key songs into each episode.
Who Composed Beef Soundtrack
- Bobby Krlic: Bobby Krlic is also known by another name, The Haxan Cloak. Joe is a British musician, artist, music producer, and composer.
As a producer, Krlic has worked with artists including Björk, Father John Misty, Khalid, Troye Sivan, Goldfrapp, Serpentswithfeet, and The Body.
The film is famous for some of its composing work, involving Goldfrapp, Troye Sivan, and Björk, and composed the soundtrack for the 2019 film Midsommar and the 2021 video game Returnal.
Additional Film Music Beef Soundtrack
The film consists of licensed music from the ’90s and ’00s selected by the show’s supervisor, Tiffany Anders.
Here is the complete soundtrack episode-wise:
Episode 1 – “The Birds Don’t Sing, They Screech In Pain”
- Liquid Dreams – O-Town: The song is composed by the artist O-Town, which is part of the album O-Town, released in 2001, and the genre of the music is R&B/Soul and Pop.
- The Reason – Hoobastank: The composition of the song by Hoobastank, which was released in 2003, and the genre of the music is Alternative rock, Alternative/Indie Rock.
Episode 2 – “The Rapture Of Being Alive”
- Shine – Collective Soul: The song is composed by the artist Collective Soul, which is part of the album Hints Allegations and Things Left Unsaid, released in 1993, and the genre of the music is Alternative rock, Post-grunge, Alternative/Indie, Pop, Rock.
- Same Squad – P-Lo: The song is composed by the artist P-Lo, which is part of the album PRIME, released in 2018, and the genre of the music is Hip-Hop/Rap.
- Cornflake Girl – Tori Amos: The song is composed by the artist Tori Amos, which is part of the album Under the Pink, released in 1994, and the genre of the music is Alternative/Indie, Pop, New Age, Seasonal, Folk.
Episode 3 – “I Am Inhabited By A Cry”
- O Come To The Altar – Steven Yeun and cast (originally by Elevation Worship)
- Drive – Incubus: The song is composed by the artist Incubus, which is part of the album Make Yourself, released in 1999, and the genre of Alternative rock, Classic Rock and the song has also been awarded the Billboard Music Award for Modern Rock Track of the Year.
Episode 4 – ‘Just Not All At The Same Time’
- Fly – Sugar Ray: The song is composed by the artist Sugar Ray, which is part of the album Significant Other, released in 1999, and the genre of the music is Reggae, Reggae fusion, Metal, Pop, Rock.
- Nookie – Limp Bizkit: The song is composed by the artist Limp Bizkit, which is part of the album Significant Other, released in 1997, and the genre of the music is Nu metal, Rap rock, Rap metal, Metal, Rock.
- Cure For Pain – Morphine: The song is composed by the artist Morphine, part of the album Cure for Pain, released in 1993.
- Self-Esteem – The Offspring: The song is composed by the artist The Offspring, which is part of the album Smash, released in 1994, and the genre of the music is Alternative rock, Pop-punk, Grunge, Alternative/Indie.
Episode 5- ‘Such Inward Secret Creatures’
- Natural One – Shearwater: The song is composed by the artist Shearwater and is part of the album Fellow Travelers, released in 2013.
- Lonely Day – System Of A Down: The song is composed by the artist System of a Down, part of the album Hypnotize, released in 2005.
Episode 6 – ‘We Draw A Magic Circle’
- Raise A Hallelujah’ – Steven Yeun and cast (originally by Bethel Music)
- I Don’t Want To Wait – Paula Cole: The song is composed by the artist Paula Cole, which is part of the album This Fire, released in 1996. The genre of the music is Pop music, Alternative/Indie, Pop
- Genie In A Bottle – Christina Aguilera: The song is composed by the artist Christina Aguilera, which is part of the album Christina Aguilera, released in 1999, and the genre of the music is Dance/Electronic, Pop.
- Machinehead – Bush: The song is composed by the artist Bush, which is part of the album Sixteen Stone, released in 1994, and the genre of the music is Alternative/Indie, Rock.
Episode 7 – ‘I Am A Cage’
- Amazing Grace – Steven Yeun and the cast
- Somewhere Only We Know – Keane: The song is composed by the artist Keane and is part of the album Hopes and Fears, released in 2004. The music genres include Alternative rock, Alternative/Indie, R&B/Soul, Latin Urbano, and MORE.
Episode 8 – ‘The Drama Of Original Choice’
- Mockingbirds– Grant Lee Buffalo: The song is composed by the artist Grant Lee Buffalo, which is part of the album Mighty Joe Moon, released in 1994, and the genre of the music is Alternative/Indie, Rock.
Episode 9 – ‘The Great Fabricator’
- Jinx – Tad: The song is composed by the artist Tad, which is part of the album 8-Way Santa, released in 1991.
- All Is Full Of Love – Björk: The song was composed by the artist Björk and released in 1997, and the genre of the music is Alternative/Indie, Dance/Electronic, Pop.
Episode 10 – ‘Figures Of Light’
- Mayonaise– The Smashing Pumpkins: The song is composed by the artist The Smashing Pumpkins, which is part of the movie The Smashing Pumpkins, and the genre of the music is Shoegaze, Alternative/Indie, Rock.
Beef Soundtrack List
- “The Beef” 2:28
- “Cho Bros” 2:09
- “Amy and George” 1:16
- “Hibachi Suicide” 1:14
- “Notifications” 0:33
- “On the Up” 0:37
- “At Cho Service” 0:44
- “Stress Eating” 1:11
- “Arena K-Town Spectre” 2:13
- “Breakthrough Moments” 3:43
- “Seven Years” 1:46
- “Stealing for Church” 2:00
- “Hotel Room Hang” 0:24
- “Lobster Breakfast” 1:17
- “Ugly Choices” 0:40
- “Stuck Up Bitch” 1:47
- “Mommy’s Name Is Amy” 1:09
- “Like the Ground, But in Here” 1:04
- “A New Hope” 0:36
- “Yahoo Chess” 0:33
- “Young Amy” 0:41
- “University Papers” 1:32
- “It’s Zane” 0:34
- “Everything Fades” 1:16
- “Zugzwang” 4:56
- “The Great Fabricator” 5:27
- “Figures of Light” 3:24
Here is the complete soundtrack list, which is available on Spotify.
Beef Soundtrack (2023): Check out the entire Apple Music and Amazon Music soundtrack list. (External Link of Beef Soundtrack: NME, Wikipedia, IMDb)
The series consists of 10 episodes, released on April 6, 2023. Also, it got acclaim from critics who praised Yeun’s and Wong’s performances directed by directing.
It won the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards, and it received eight wins, including Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series and acting wins for Yeun and Wong.
The show also swept the 2024 Golden Globe Awards, winning Best Television Limited Series or Anthology Series, with Steven Yeun and Ali Wong both taking home Best Actor and Best Actress honors – making Wong the first actress of Asian descent to win in that category and Yeun the first actor of Asian descent to win his.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the score for Beef?
The original score for Beef was composed by Bobby Krlic, the British musician and producer better known by his solo alias The Haxan Cloak. Krlic previously scored Ari Aster’s Midsommar (2019) and the 2021 PlayStation game Returnal.
Who picked the licensed songs used in Beef?
Music supervisor Tiffany Anders selected the licensed needle-drops, which lean heavily on ’90s and early-2000s hits from artists like Hoobastank, Incubus, Limp Bizkit, and Björk to underscore the show’s road-rage feud.
Is the Beef score available to stream?
Yes. Bobby Krlic’s original score is available on Spotify and other major streaming platforms, alongside the episode-by-episode licensed tracklist.
What awards has Beef won?
Beef won eight Primetime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series, and swept the 2024 Golden Globes with wins for Best Limited Series and acting honors for both Steven Yeun and Ali Wong.
How many episodes does Beef have?
Beef consists of 10 episodes, all released at once on Netflix on April 6, 2023.
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