The National Recording Registry announced In 2025, the new inductees include some quirky audio recordings destined for preservation in the Library of Congress. Among them is the sound of Microsoft Windows 95 booting up. reboot chime was chosen to be included in the registry, just like the Minecraft soundtrack.
These represent the sounds of America—our vast historical and cultural landscape," remarked Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden. "The National Recording Registry serves as an ever-changing soundtrack for our developing country. We at the Library of Congress feel privileged to choose these cherished audio artifacts deserving of conservation, encompassing legendary tracks from various musical styles, on-site recordings, sporting events, and also the everyday noises shaped by technological advancements.
The introductory sound for Windows 95 was created by ambient music innovator Brian Eno. As stated in the Library of Congress description, the final audio snippet provided by the composer was double the length that Microsoft’s developers initially asked for. However, they decided to use the melody since it effectively communicated “a welcoming atmosphere, optimism, and advancement,” which aligned with their vision for personal computing during that period.
The Volume Alpha score Minecraft It is just the second piece of video game music to be included in the registry. It joins the renowned theme from Super Mario Bros , which was inducted in 2023. The introductory sound for the well-loved sandbox game (which it just received its own movie It was created and performed by Daniel Rosenfeld using the stage name C418.
The 2025 inductees encompass a wide range of musical genres. Among the other choices are recordings like the original Broadway cast album of Hamilton , Miles Davis album Bitches Brew , and Celine Dion's song "My Heart Will Go On."