The Lost Art of Soundtracks

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Remember how popular soundtracks used to be? Movies, Video Games, TV. They were all so good, so what happened?

This deep dive / video essay explores the rise and fall of soundtracks, their impact on pop culture, and why they’ve faded from relevance.

From Shrek and Guitar Hero to Scooby-Doo, The Lion King, and Grand Theft Auto, soundtracks shaped a generation. Growing up in the 2000s and 2010s, they introduced me to new music—both contemporary and classic—while creating unforgettable connections to the movies and games we loved. They weren’t just nostalgia bait; they created nostalgic moments.

Soundtracks once turned movie and game releases into cultural events. While recent hits like Barbie, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, and Black Panther have shown glimpses of their former power, the golden age of soundtracks is fading.

So why are soundtracks disappearing? The answer is right in front of us—you probably have a subscription to it...

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Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:14 Soundtracks Shape Our Taste
03:50 Soundtracks Create Big Events
06:04 Barbenheimer
09:16 What Happened to Soundtracks
11:13 Why Soundtracks Matter

Songs on the Soundtrack
“Lets All Go To The Lobby” - Jack Tillar
“All The Stars” - Kendrick Lamar & SZA
“Lose Yourself” - Eminem
“Barbie World” - Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice
“Earned It” - The Weeknd
“Auto Tune” - B.o.B
“The Chain” - Fleetwood Mac
“School of Rock” - The School of Rock
“It’s a Long Way to the Top” - The School of Rock
“Edge of Seventeen” - Stevie Nicks
“In Bloom” - Nirvana
“Through The Fire & The Flames” - Dragonforce
“Lady (Hear Me Tonight)” - Modjo
“Hood Gone Love It” - Jay Rock & Kendrick Lamar
“Flashing Lights” - Kanye West & Dwele
“Sunflower” - Post Malone & Swae Lee
“Staying Alive” - Bee Gees
“Partyman” - Prince
“Batdance” - Prince
“Built This Way (Slow Remix)” - Samantha Ronson
“Candy Paint” - Post Malone
"Comedy Detective Mysteries" - KakaduCreation
“Can You Hear The Music” - Ludwig Göransson
“Dance The Night” - Dua Lipa
“WATATI” - KAROL G & Aldo Ranks
“Big Shot” - Kendrick Lamar & Travis Scott
“The Plan (From the Motion Pictute “TENET”)” - Travis Scott
“Girl From Bossa Nova” - Ace Audio HQ
“Scottie Doesn’t Know” - Lustra
“DHL” - Frank Ocean
“What Was I Made For?” - Billie Eilish
“Speed Drive” - Charli xcx
“Layla” - Derek & The Dominos
“Alter Ego” - Doechii & JT

tags: #music #movies #videogames #nostalgia