Racing Game Original Sound Tracks

saikishor · 2nd July 2024, 20:48

I am not sure if people listen to game OST's on a frequent basis, and I thought why not share my opinions.

I really love Asphalt 8's OST. I listen to it every once in a while. This is the only OST that I come back to. Listening to this while driving is a completely different experience, sometimes I must say I am playing the game with my car on the road with this playing in the background

Other notable mentions are Real Racing 3, and NFSMW2005.

Do drop your views as well.

PS: let's stick to car/racing games only, but if it is worth the mention outside this genre then I guess should be fine to post.

IshaanIan · 2nd July 2024, 21:27

This is a cool thread

I would like to add Hot Pursuit 2010, Dirt2 and Burnout Paradise to the list.

Heracross_7 · 3rd July 2024, 10:10

I remember in college days me and my friends played FIFA 14 and the song "LOVE ME AGAIN" of John Newman used play in Background.
Now, whenever I hear it feels Nostalgic as well as had Goosebumps.

CEF_Beasts · 3rd July 2024, 10:17

This has to be the best one for me:

https://youtu.be/-tISqpFzPFQ?feature=shared

Omkar · 3rd July 2024, 10:30

Cool thread idea!

EA Games has had some amazing soundtracks IMO.

For me, it started with this:

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Have spent countless hours on this game, so it's just on top of my list:

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This was a wild card - The NFS Run. Mostly instrumental, but perfect as work music:

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Other notable mentions include GTA Vice City and San Andreas radio stations when driving a car:

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Dhillon · 3rd July 2024, 11:10

Very cool thread. As others have already mentioned, I love the tracks from NFSMW 2005.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CEF_Beasts

This has to be the best one for me:

https://Youtu.be/-tISqpFzPFQ?feature=shared

Thanks for sharing this. Loved it!

Autocaptive · 3rd July 2024, 11:34

I'd say Need For Speed Hot Pursuit II (2002) was one of the first games which piqued my interest when it comes to soundtracks. Other notable examples include GTA III (which has many songs exclusively composed for the in-game radio stations by obscure artists) followed by GTA IV which got me into the autotune era music from the late 2000s.

jalsa777 · 3rd July 2024, 11:43

The Art of Rally soundtrack. It's inspired by the 80s and the genre is called Synthwave. The game itself is amazing. An absolutely gorgeous indie game which is super fun and challenging.

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BrakeDancer · 3rd July 2024, 11:51

Need for Speed ("NFS") - Porsche Unleashed, NFS Underground, and almost all Gran Turismo's have had some brilliant tracks from what I remember. Definitely need to give them a listen again!

mayukh42 · 3rd July 2024, 12:26

NFS Underground 2. The track "Fluke - Switch/ Twitch" would play the moment game loads, and I used to wait until the track was over, then take the car out of garage. And if this track started while in a race, I would never lose it

. There are other great tracks too, like Riders on the Storm (unique remix of Jim Morrison's classic by Snoop Dogg), Spiderbait Black Betty, etc. And Nine thou - the title track from the next game NFS Most Wanted.

Apart from that, on almost daily basis one of these playlists definitely would run on my PC:

Radio X, K-Rose, K-DST (GTA San Andreas). Radio X has almost all songs as classic hits.
Liberty Rock Radio, LCHC (GTA IV). LCHC especially the DLC edition is awesome, with Celtic Frost, Sepultura, and Bathory.
Channel X (GTA V). Has some anti-woke lyrics that always makes me smile.
Doom (2016) - Mick Gordon's composition has to be heard to believe how good it is.
Radio VexelStrom, Morro Rock (Cyberpunk 2077)

GTA San Andreas has been very influential in introducing me to several bands. While some like Ozzy (Hellraiser), Rage Against the Machine (Killing in the name of), Lynrd Skynrd (Free Bird) are widely popular, other bands like Depeche Mode, Helmet, L7, The Statler Brothers, Foghat, Toto, etc. are also great.

I actually like the radio stations with DJ banter, that adds to the charm. The DJs themselves are celebrities, like Max Cavalera (LCHC), Iggy Pop (Liberty Rock Radio), etc. A less known fact is Rockstar used to let these DJs select the tracks, then license them. The politically incorrect ads featured in them are also awesome. Thats a gaming generation we may not get back again soon.

Bagheera · 3rd July 2024, 12:32

Not a soundtrack. But I really liked the WRC 8 Launch trailer background score.

https://youtu.be/tsNtq3dSxaU

Game OST wise , Burnout Paradise songs hits the nostalgia due to the countless hours spent playing it in the past.

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL...TXp8Dnan7rovDO

exhaustpipe · 3rd July 2024, 13:19

An oldie but still a goldie.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Y8X-BzgP2U

Microsoft's XBOX studio has used this track several times in games ranging from MechAssault, MechWarrior and so on.

Enjoy!

LaRoca · 3rd July 2024, 13:43

For me it's been these:

Forza Horizon 5

https://youtu.be/dujPgJNBL44?si=BgCyfCBUAAjF7889

Vietcong PC (2003)

https://youtu.be/fuYL-keoGvU?si=ec3W3IqV8RRcsljG

Midnight Racing PC (1999)

https://youtu.be/hmYel61SoZQ?si=sw57Ji7WazbpAGAI

TB16 · 3rd July 2024, 13:45

Diamond City Radio of Fallout 4 has some of the best pre and post war songs. That radio station kept me hooked to this game and i still play whenever I'm in the mood for that genre of music. One of the best games I've played in recent times.

My favorite track on its playlist

https://youtu.be/fEzqndjwwIA?si=bd_6hzawDDLpOJ_6

roy_libran · 3rd July 2024, 13:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by CEF_Beasts

This has to be the best one for me:

https://Youtu.be/-tISqpFzPFQ?feature=shared

Yup - The horizon 4 soundtrack was absolutely fab. I still have it on my saved playlists after all these years and a big reason why I continue to play this edition and didn't quite take to horizon 5.

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Heracross_7 BANNED Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: Aurangabad (MH) Posts: 8 Thanked: 11 Times	Re: Racing Game Original Sound Tracks I remember in college days me and my friends played FIFA 14 and the song "LOVE ME AGAIN" of John Newman used play in Background. Now, whenever I hear it feels Nostalgic as well as had Goosebumps.
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Omkar Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,998 Thanked: 29,644 Times	Re: Racing Game Original Sound Tracks Cool thread idea! EA Games has had some amazing soundtracks IMO. For me, it started with this: Have spent countless hours on this game, so it's just on top of my list: This was a wild card - The NFS Run. Mostly instrumental, but perfect as work music: Other notable mentions include GTA Vice City and San Andreas radio stations when driving a car:
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Autocaptive Newbie Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Nasik/Pune Posts: 24 Thanked: 67 Times	Re: Racing Game Original Sound Tracks I'd say Need For Speed Hot Pursuit II (2002) was one of the first games which piqued my interest when it comes to soundtracks. Other notable examples include GTA III (which has many songs exclusively composed for the in-game radio stations by obscure artists) followed by GTA IV which got me into the autotune era music from the late 2000s.
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jalsa777 BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 709 Thanked: 1,711 Times	Re: Racing Game Original Sound Tracks The Art of Rally soundtrack. It's inspired by the 80s and the genre is called Synthwave. The game itself is amazing. An absolutely gorgeous indie game which is super fun and challenging.
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BrakeDancer BHPian Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 86 Thanked: 349 Times	Re: Racing Game Original Sound Tracks Need for Speed ("NFS") - Porsche Unleashed, NFS Underground, and almost all Gran Turismo's have had some brilliant tracks from what I remember. Definitely need to give them a listen again!
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mayukh42 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 156 Thanked: 800 Times	Re: Racing Game Original Sound Tracks NFS Underground 2. The track "Fluke - Switch/ Twitch" would play the moment game loads, and I used to wait until the track was over, then take the car out of garage. And if this track started while in a race, I would never lose it . There are other great tracks too, like Riders on the Storm (unique remix of Jim Morrison's classic by Snoop Dogg), Spiderbait Black Betty, etc. And Nine thou - the title track from the next game NFS Most Wanted. Apart from that, on almost daily basis one of these playlists definitely would run on my PC: Radio X, K-Rose, K-DST (GTA San Andreas). Radio X has almost all songs as classic hits. Liberty Rock Radio, LCHC (GTA IV). LCHC especially the DLC edition is awesome, with Celtic Frost, Sepultura, and Bathory. Channel X (GTA V). Has some anti-woke lyrics that always makes me smile. Doom (2016) - Mick Gordon's composition has to be heard to believe how good it is. Radio VexelStrom, Morro Rock (Cyberpunk 2077) GTA San Andreas has been very influential in introducing me to several bands. While some like Ozzy (Hellraiser), Rage Against the Machine (Killing in the name of), Lynrd Skynrd (Free Bird) are widely popular, other bands like Depeche Mode, Helmet, L7, The Statler Brothers, Foghat, Toto, etc. are also great. I actually like the radio stations with DJ banter, that adds to the charm. The DJs themselves are celebrities, like Max Cavalera (LCHC), Iggy Pop (Liberty Rock Radio), etc. A less known fact is Rockstar used to let these DJs select the tracks, then license them. The politically incorrect ads featured in them are also awesome. Thats a gaming generation we may not get back again soon.
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