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When Movies Breathe New Life into Songs: The Power of Iconic Scenes and Modern Memes

Karl Telintelo
Last updated: August 15, 2023 20:18
Karl Telintelo
Published August 15, 2023
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Once in a while, a movie will release a scene that is so potent that it not only leaves a lasting impression on film history, but also brings back an old song’s popularity and makes it a new cultural phenomenon. With the help of social media and memes in the modern digital world, the song has undergone a rebirth that makes it not only relevant but also beloved by younger generations.

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Cinema’s Timeless InfluenceA Cross-generational Bridge

Cinema’s Timeless Influence

Song reintroduction to a larger audience has always been possible through cinema. Pulp Fiction, directed by Quentin Tarantino, is a good example. Chuck Berry’s “You Never Can Tell,” which was playing in the background of the dance scene starring Uma Thurman and John Travolta, not only became one of the movie’s most memorable scenes but also helped the song gain newfound fame. In a similar vein, Blue Swede’s “Hooked on a Feeling” was the standout among the several ’70s classics that Guardians of the Galaxy revived. The song’s catchy “ooga-chaka” chorus quickly had viewers singing along, even those who weren’t familiar with the song’s original release.

A Cross-generational Bridge

While movies set the scene, the internet and meme culture ensure a song’s renewed endurance in today’s society. Memes, which are frequently humorous and simple to share, have the potential to spread swiftly, carrying the music with them. The Bag Raiders song “Shooting Stars” is a perfect illustration. Despite not having a direct connection to a film, the song’s popularity skyrocketed after it was included in a popular meme more than seven years after it was first released.

This phenomenon’s ability to cross generational divides is what makes it so beautiful. Older audiences relive the memories connected to the music, while newer audiences find and reinterpret it in contemporary situations, frequently leading to remixes, covers, and, of course, more memes. There is a bigger and bigger space for classic music to find fresh life as platforms like TikTok keep expanding. The classics are never truly forgotten thanks to challenges, memes, and movie moments. They change and adapt as well as connect viewers from various eras in new circumstances.

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