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Doom soundtrack inducted into Library of Congress registry

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The Library of Congress has added the original Doom soundtrack to its National Recording Registry, recognizing its cultural significance. Composer Bobby Prince created the soundtrack, which draws inspiration from metal, techno, and ambient music, even composing it before the game levels were finalized. The registry now includes 700 titles, with the Doom soundtrack joining other notable additions like Weezer's debut album and Taylor Swift's "1989." AI

IMPACT This event has no direct impact on AI operators, as it concerns the preservation of a video game soundtrack.

RANK_REASON The cluster reports on the addition of a cultural artifact (a soundtrack) to a national registry, which is a form of recognition or preservation. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=2 ai=0.1]

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Doom soundtrack inducted into Library of Congress registry

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Ian Carlos Campbell) ·

    The original Doom soundtrack is officially in the Library of Congress

    Other new inductees include Beyonce's 'Single Ladies' and Taylor Swift's '1989.'

  2. The Register — AI TIER_1 English(EN) ·

    Doom soundtrack added to National Recording Registry

    Haters are gonna hate the fact Bobby Prince's demonic dirges rank with Taylor Swift's 1989

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