In the United States, film soundtracks are in decline

In the United States, film soundtracks are in decline


It is true that the music industry has always had its ups and downs and that is fascinating precisely because it has different waves over the decades. However, the soundtracks do not seem to follow this order.

According to scoreboardto the soundtracks of films and animations are decreasing in the US. On the coveted list Billboard 200only two soundtracks remain still but in the end of the list position: Barbie: The Album It’s inside position 162remaining in the rankings for 52 weeks AND Moana it is found at position 165with 380 weeks accumulated of the best-selling albums in the United States.

This is the first time that the soundtrack with the highest score has been included Billboard 200 arrives at position 172 more than seven years in which graphic and the stop The best soundtracks adhered to the same analysis formula.

The publication also points out that both charts rank the week’s most popular albums in the United States based on multimeter consumption measured in album equivalent units, under the analysis of IlluminaThe units include album sales, equivalent album tracks (TEA) and equivalent streaming albums (SEA).

In the week ending with February 11, 2017 Until September 23rd of the same year, at least one soundtrack appears in the TOP 20 every week, thanks to the successes of La La Land, Fifty Shades Darker, Trolls, Moana, Beauty and the Beast, Guardians of the Galaxy 2, Purple Rain AND Descendants 2. Additionally, at least one soundtrack appeared in the TOP 200 every week through April 24, 2021.

After that, the coronavirus pandemicThis slowed the flow of blockbuster films and, consequently, their soundtracks.

It has been noted that for at least 22 weeks in 2021 no soundtrack appeared THE FIRST 100.

Soundtracks: Netflix’s ‘Bridgerton’ Gets Its Own Official Playlist

The third season of Bridgerton has just won the first part of his soundtracknow available on digital platforms via Universal Music. The acclaimed Netflix franchise, which has nearly grossed 2 billion hours of views globallyThe release is scheduled for 2024.

This season will be released in two parts only, with the Part 1 debuting in May 16th and the Part 2In June 13th.

Reflecting this staggered release, the season’s soundtrack will also be released in two parts. The music of Bridgertoninspired by the novel series of Julia Quinnmixes an orchestral and classical soundtrack with orchestral covers of contemporary popular songs.

This distinctive sound is created by award-winning composer Oscar Kris Bowerswho composes and produces the soundtrack, along with performances by several quartets and himself Bowers.

Source: Terra

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