Need for Speed Movie Soundtrack
Need for Speed | |
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| Movie Soundtrack (2014) | |
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| Director | Scott Waugh |
| Studio | DreamWorks Pictures |
| Release date | 2014-03-14 |
| Genre(s) | Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Composer(s) | Nathan Furst |
| Music supervisor | Gabe Hilfer, Season Kent |
| Score album | Need For Speed (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) |
| Soundtrack album | Need For Speed - EP |
| Record label | Interscope Records |
| Available on | Prime Video, Apple TV+ |
| Cast | Aaron Paul as Tobey Marshall Dominic Cooper as Dino Brewster Imogen Poots as Julia Maddon Kid Cudi as Benny Jackson Rami Malek as Finn Ramón Rodríguez as Joe Peck ... e 2 more |
About This Soundtrack
The 2014 high-octane action film Need for Speed, directed by Scott Waugh, successfully translates the raw velocity and thrill of Electronic Arts' iconic racing video game franchise onto the big screen. Starring Aaron Paul as Tobey Marshall, a blue-collar mechanic and street racer seeking vengeance after being framed for his friend's death, the movie relies on stunning real-life stunt work rather than heavy CGI. Enhancing this relentless, rubber-burning journey across the United States is a fantastic soundtrack curated by music supervisors Gabe Hilfer and Season Kent, combined with a powerful score by Nathan Furst.
The film's licensed tracklist is packed with energy, featuring the standout ending credits theme Hero by Kid Cudi and Skylar Grey, along with propulsive tracks like Jamie N Commons' gritty remix of All Along The Watchtower (produced by Alex Da Kid) and Aloe Blacc's covers of Fortunate Son and Back In The Saddle. Classic rock elements like Steve Miller Band's Fly Like an Eagle provide a perfect sonic contrast to modern electronic selections from Poolside (Slow Down) and Calvin Love (Magic Hearts) during the film's road trip sequences.
This page serves as the ultimate song directory and comprehensive soundtrack database for Scott Waugh's Need for Speed. Here, you will find the complete list of all featured songs, licensed tracks, and trailer tunes organized chronologically. Every track is paired with verified artist attribution, links to stream on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube, ensuring an immersive experience for all fans.
Additional Songs
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Cars With The Boom by L'Trimm
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Fly Like an Eagle Also in Stuart Fails to Save the Universe by Steve Miller Band
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Fortunate Son by Aloe Blacc
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Magic Hearts by Calvin Love
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Slow Down by Poolside
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Back In The Saddle by Aloe Blacc
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All Along The Watchtower by Jamie N Commons
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ROADS UNTRAVELED by LINKIN PARK
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Hero by Kid Cudi, Skylar Grey
Original Score
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DURATION2:29Marshall Motors by Nathan Furst
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DURATION1:25Lighthouse by Nathan Furst
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DURATION4:47Mt Kisco by Nathan Furst
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DURATION1:44Mustang Offer by Nathan Furst
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DURATION2:02Identical Ageras by Nathan Furst
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DURATION2:05Koenigsegg Race by Nathan Furst
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DURATION3:59Pete's Death by Nathan Furst
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DURATION2:08Right Seater by Nathan Furst
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DURATION3:42You Always Go Back by Nathan Furst
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DURATION2:09Motor City Mayhem by Nathan Furst
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DURATION1:42Grasshopper by Nathan Furst
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DURATION5:13Hot Fuel by Nathan Furst
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DURATION5:17Crazy Little Tart by Nathan Furst
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DURATION1:54Switching Seats by Nathan Furst
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DURATION3:54Utah Escape by Nathan Furst
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DURATION3:40California Crossing by Nathan Furst
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DURATION6:26Broken by Nathan Furst
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DURATION7:01De Leon Begins by Nathan Furst
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DURATION4:25Lethal Force by Nathan Furst
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DURATION4:32In the Lead by Nathan Furst
About the Composer(s)
Nathan Furst (born July 4, 1978) is an American composer and sound designer known for his energetic, cinematic scores in both feature films and television. A versatile musician, Furst began his composing career in the late 1990s and quickly built a reputation for blending electronic synths, propulsive orchestral movements, and rock elements to amplify high-stakes action. His notable scoring credits include the action-drama Act of Valor, the computer-animated BIONICLE movie trilogy (which garnered a devoted fanbase for its atmospheric orchestral themes), and DreamWorks' high-octane gaming adaptation Need for Speed (2014). His work on Need for Speed perfectly captures the thrill, speed, and emotional gravity of illegal cross-country supercar racing, making him one of the standout action film composers of his generation.
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- Kid Cudi's Double Duty: Kid Cudi not only stars in the movie as Tobey's pilot friend Benny, but also co-wrote and performed the film's powerful theme song 'Hero' alongside singer Skylar Grey specifically for the soundtrack.
- Epic Watchtower Remix: The De Leon race introduction features an aggressive, modern trap-rock remix of Bob Dylan's 'All Along The Watchtower' by British artist Jamie N Commons and producer Alex Da Kid, giving a fresh sonic identity to a classic theme.
- Real Stunts, Real Music: Director Scott Waugh, a former stuntman, insisted on practical car stunts with no green screens. The music was composed to mimic the roar of the engines, ensuring a harmonious balance between acoustic sound effects and Nathan Furst's score.
- Aloe Blacc's Contributions: Singer Aloe Blacc recorded two high-energy rock-soul covers specifically for the Need for Speed EP: Creedence Clearwater Revival's 'Fortunate Son' and a brand new track 'Back In The Saddle'.
Official Trailer
About the Movie
Need for Speed tells the story of Tobey Marshall, a blue-collar mechanic and skilled street racer who is framed by his wealthy and treacherous rival, Dino Brewster, for a tragic accident that killed his close friend Pete. After serving two years in prison, Tobey is released with a single-minded focus on revenge. His only chance to bring Dino down and clear his own name is to enter the De Leon, a legendary, winner-take-all underground supercar race organized by the mysterious Monarch. To get across the country from New York to California in time for the race, Tobey must partner with Julia Maddon, a savvy British car broker who provides a custom Ford Mustang. Pursued by both the police and bounty hunters hired by Dino, Tobey and his loyal crew embark on a high-speed, cross-country gauntlet, pushing their cars and themselves to the absolute limit in a desperate quest for justice and redemption.
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At Soundtrack Wiki, we take musical accuracy seriously. Every track list, scene description, and timestamp featured on this page has been manually verified by our editorial team to ensure it reflects the actual usage in the production.
Our methodology involves cross-referencing official credits, digital fingerprints, and frame-by-frame analysis of the soundtrack in context.
