The Windows startup sound and music from `Minecraft` have been added to the National Registry of the USA

These compositions are indeed popular among players and help to feel a sense of calm.

What was once just a background sound when turning on a computer or playing a game has now become a national treasure. The U.S. Library of Congress recognized the Windows startup sound and the "Minecraft" game soundtrack as cultural heritage alongside classical music.

The nostalgic Windows 95 startup sound was created by ambient music pioneer Brian Eno.

In 1995, when personal computers were just beginning to enter the lives of ordinary people, Microsoft tasked Eno with creating a melody that would reflect "a sense of joy, hope, and progress."
The Windows 95 operating system logo against a sky and clouds background and pixelated Minecraft game characters running up a hill
Windows 95 Logo and Minecraft Game Poster
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According to the National Registry, out of 84 proposed variants, the company chose a six-second composition, which later became one of the most recognizable sounds in the world.

The "Minecraft" soundtrack was composed by German producer Daniel Rosenfeld (C418) in 2011. The gentle electronic music perfectly complemented the open world of the popular "sandbox," inspiring an entire generation of ambient music creators for video games.

Additionally, besides the game music and operating system startup sound, the registry also includes: Previously, we at zoomboola.com reported that the film "Dirty Dancing" was added to the National Registry.