Finneas Discusses Scoring Netflix’s ‘Beef’ Season 2
According to a single-source report from The Hollywood Reporter, musician Finneas composed the score for the second season of Netflix’s comedy-drama Beef. The score is described in the article as prominent, with the opening of the first episode featuring music for about 10 minutes before a notable pause. Finneas stated he did not realize how much music was in the series until he was on the mixing stage near the end of the scoring process. The soundtrack includes 32 songs totaling an hour and a half, with additional material left out. Finneas noted that creator Sonny (Lee Sung Jin) had written certain pre-existing songs into the screenplays, including tracks by Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Father John Misty, which helped set a 2010s millennial nostalgic tone. The article also reports that Finneas has a cameo in episode seven, playing a negative version of himself, and that the song “What Was I Made For,” which he co-wrote with sister Billie Eilish, appears in episode two. Finneas told the outlet that working with “momentum in scenes” was his biggest takeaway from scoring the show.
What’s reported
The score for Beef season two is described as inescapable, with the first episode featuring music for the opening 10 minutes.
Finneas said he did not realize how much music was in the series until the mixing stage for episode one.
The soundtrack has 32 songs and is an hour and a half in total; more material was left out.
Creator Sonny (Lee Sung Jin) wrote pre-existing songs into the screenplays, including tracks by Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Father John Misty.
Finneas has a cameo in episode seven, portraying a narcissistic version of himself.
The song “What Was I Made For” (by Finneas and Billie Eilish) plays in episode two from the speakers of Charles Melton’s character.
Finneas cited learning how to work with “momentum in scenes” as his biggest takeaway.
The season features a new storyline with actors Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, Charles Melton, and Cailee Spaeny.
Key figures
Finneas (composer, musician)
Sonny (Lee Sung Jin, creator)
Oscar Isaac (actor, plays Josh Martin)
Carey Mulligan (actor)
Charles Melton (actor, plays Austin)
Cailee Spaeny (actor, plays Ashley)
Billie Eilish (singer, co-writer)
Sources: The Hollywood Reporter
