Grand Theft Auto IV soundtrack

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The soundtrack of the game Grand Theft Auto IV, like the previous games in the series, is mostly made up of in-game radio stations. These radio stations can be listened to when driving various vehicles in the game, or at the start menu. Radio stations in past Grand Theft Auto games have included licensed music, original music made specifically for the game, DJ chat, and spoof advertising. This game includes 19 in-game radio stations and over 200 songs (whether licensed or original). Of the 19 stations, 16 are musical stations while the other 3 are talk radio.

Along with the in-game radio stations, other credited music is heard exclusively at certain points in the game. This includes the opening credits sequence and when walking through the interiors of certain buildings in the game.

As part of a partnership between Rockstar Games and Amazon.com, most of the music heard on the in-game radio stations is available for download through the Amazon MP3 digital music store.[1]

Contents

[edit] Music stations

The following is a complete list of music-oriented radio stations in Grand Theft Auto IV and the music programming found on them, as credited in the Grand Theft Auto IV game manual[2] and the Amazon.com MP3 Music Store.[3]

[edit] The Beat 102.7

The Beat 102.7
The Beat 102.7

DJ: DJ Mister Cee and The Evil Genius DJ Green Lantern
Genre: Contemporary hip hop[4]
Tracklist:

[edit] The Classics 104.1

The Classics 104.1
The Classics 104.1

DJ: Mixed by DJ Premier
Genre: Old school hip hop[4]
Tracklist:

[edit] ElectroChoc

ElectroChoc
ElectroChoc

DJ: François K
Genre: Electro house [5]
Tracklist:

[edit] Fusion FM

Fusion FM
Fusion FM

DJ: Roy Ayers
Genre: Funk/jazz-fusion
Tracklist:

[edit] IF99 - International Funk

IF99
IF99

DJ: Femi Kuti
Genre: Funk and Afrobeat[6]
Tracklist:

[edit] JNR - Jazz Nation Radio 108.5

JNR
JNR

DJ: Roy Haynes
Genre: Jazz[4]
Tracklist:

[edit] The Journey

The Journey
The Journey

DJ: A computer
Genre: Ambient/chillout[4]
Tracklist:

aWhile not credited as such, this piece is unofficially titled "[z twig] aka [b+w stripes]."

[edit] K109 The Studio

K109 The Studio
K109 The Studio

DJ: Karl Lagerfeld
Genre: Disco[7]
Tracklist:

  • Peter Brown - "Burning Love Breakdown"
  • Tamiko Jones - "Can't Live Without Your Love"
  • Gino Soccio - "Dancer"
  • Suzy Q - "Get On Up and Do It Again"
  • Electrik Funk - "On a Journey"
  • Don Ray - "Standing in the Rain"
  • Cerrone - "Supernature"
  • Rainbow Brown - "Till You Surrender"
  • Harry Thumann - "Under Water"
  • Skatt Brothers - "Walk the Night"

[edit] LCHC - Liberty City Hardcore

Liberty City Hardcore
Liberty City Hardcore

DJ: Jimmy Gestapo
Genre: Hardcore punk, Crossover thrash[8]
Tracklist:

[edit] Liberty Rock Radio 97.8

Liberty Rock Radio
Liberty Rock Radio

DJ: Iggy Pop
Genre: Classic rock[4]
Tracklist:

[edit] Massive B Soundsystem 96.9

Massive B Soundsystem
Massive B Soundsystem

DJ: Bobby Konders
Genre: Dancehall[4]
Tracklist:

[edit] Radio Broker

Radio Broker
Radio Broker

DJ: Juliette Lewis
Genre: Alternative rock[4], Indie rock[9]
Tracklist:

[edit] San Juan Sounds

San Juan Sounds
San Juan Sounds

DJ: Daddy Yankee
Genre: Latin/reggaeton[4]
Tracklist:

[edit] Tuff Gong Radio

Tuff Gong
Tuff Gong

DJ: Carl Bradshaw
Genre: Reggae/dub[4]
Tracklist:

[edit] The Vibe 98.8

The Vibe 98.8
The Vibe 98.8

DJ: Vaughn Harper
Genre: Soul/R&B[4]
Tracklist:

[edit] Vladivostok FM

Vladivostok FM
Vladivostok FM

DJ: Ruslana
Genre: Russian music (Eastern European music)[10]
Tracklist:

eActual name of band is Kino.

[edit] Talk stations

The following is an incomplete list of talk radio stations in Grand Theft Auto IV and the programming found on them, as credited in the game manual.[2]

[edit] Integrity 2.0

Host: Lazlow[4]
Topics: Talk radio[4]
Other Info: This radio station becomes available once Algonquin is unlocked through the main story line of the game. The station follows Lazlow as he tours Liberty City, speaking with various vendors and pedestrians.

[edit] PLR - Public Liberty Radio

Public Liberty Radio
Public Liberty Radio

Program: The Séance
Host: Beatrix Fontaine
Topics: A call-in talk show[4] focused on New Age spiritualism. During the show, Beatrix, a phony psychic, provides callers with questionable advice, and constantly asks for their money. Beatrix's last name may be a reference to Darius Fontaine, a get-rich-quick huckster who appeared in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.

Program: Pacemaker
Host: Ryan McFallon
Topics: A talk show[4] focused on health care. Host Ryan McFallon interviews a panel of three guests: Sheila Stafford, a spokeswoman for Betta Pharmaceuticals (who is said to have left a woman to die because Sheila feared the dying woman would sue), Wilson Taylor Sr. (portrayed by Bill Hader), a representative for an HMO, and Waylon Mason, an advocate of holistic medicine and home remedies. The show ends with Mason drilling holes in the heads of the other two guests.

Program: Intelligent Agenda
Host: Mike Riley
Topics: A left-wing call-in talk show. Host Mike Riley (played by Brian Sack) interviews a panel of three guests: Brandon Roberts, a Vinewood actor who associates himself with left-wing causes only to enhance his own image, John Hunter, a candidate for state governor, and Zachary Tyler, a child prodigy who was brought onto the show as an example of liberal parenting, but is in fact an elitist. The show ends with John Hunter spanking Zachary Tyler, and Zachary pleading 'No! Please no!'

[edit] WKTT - We Know The Truth

WKTT Radio
WKTT Radio

Program: Richard Bastion Show
Host: Richard Bastion (portrayed by Jason Sudeikis)
Topics: A right-wing call-in talk show.[11] During the show, host Richard Bastion answers guests' questions and statements about what they think is wrong with America.
Other Info: In July 2007, Rockstar sent out an e-mail to their mailing list subscribers advertising an opportunity to get on the radio in the game. The e-mail included a link to a website with more information. On the website, it was explained that anyone could call a phone number provided and leave a message complaining about America. Select messages would be chosen and would appear on the political talk station WKTT in the final build of the game.[12]

Program: Just or Unjust
Host: Judge Grady
Topics: Legal programming focused on the court of law (through the interpretation of an extremely misogynistic radio judge)

Program: Fizz!
Hosts: Jane Labrador, Marcel LeMuir (voiced by Fez Whatley), Jeffron James (voiced by Patrice O'Neal)
Topics: Celebrity gossip radio show including an interview with Ricky Gervais, and one with Katt Williams

[edit] Other in-game music

The following is a list of songs that are found in the game, but cannot be heard on any in-game radio stations, as credited in the game manual.[2] Instead, other than the song played during the title sequence, they can be heard exclusively while walking through the interiors of different buildings in the game.

[edit] Music in building interiors

  • Rick James - "Come Into My Life"
  • Rick Ross - "Hustlin'" (Heard during Katt Williams' comedy routines)
  • Goldfrapp - "Ooh La La" (Heard at the various strip clubs)
  • Mystikal - "Shake Ya Ass" (Normally played during strip club private shows)
  • Nail toner - "A Real Real"
  • Killian's Angels - "Celtic High Step"

[edit] Opening credits theme

  • Michael Hunter - "Soviet Connection - The Theme from Grand Theft Auto IV"

[edit] Love-meet.net

[edit] Soundtrack releases

As of May 8, 2008, Rockstar Games has only released one official GTA IV soundtrack. The official site for the game lists other soundtrack releases as coming soon.

Main article: The Music of Grand Theft Auto IV

[edit] External links

[edit] General

[edit] References

  1. ^ Staff, YVG (2007-03-27). Rockstar Games and Amazon.com make sweet music together.. Yahoo!. Retrieved on 2008-04-30.
  2. ^ a b c (2008) in Rockstar Games: Liberty City Guidebook (Xbox 360). Rockstar Games, 17-23. 
  3. ^ Amazon.com: Grand Theft Auto 4: The Music. Retrieved on 2008-05-11.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Clark, Tim (April 2008). "Grand Theft Auto IV Review". PlayStation Official Magazine (UK) (17): 88-96. United Kingdom: Future Publishing. 
  5. ^ ElectroChoc official website. Retrieved on 2008-04-27.
  6. ^ IF99 official website. Retrieved on 2008-04-27.
  7. ^ K109 official website. Retrieved on 2008-04-27.
  8. ^ L.C.H.C. official website. Retrieved on 2008-04-27.
  9. ^ Grand Theft Auto IV: Radio Broker.
  10. ^ Vladivostok FM official website. Retrieved on 2008-04-27.
  11. ^ WKTT official website. Retrieved on 2008-04-27.
  12. ^ Rea, Jared (2007-07-13). Rockstar wants to know: what's wrong with America?. Joystiq. Retrieved on 2008-04-27.
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