The soundtrack of the original Doom game is set to be added to the US National Recording Registry

The 1993 soundtrack of the classic game Doom has been chosen for inclusion in the US National Recording Registry.

Created by Bobby Prince, this soundtrack is being honored along with 25 other significant recordings, representing music produced over seven decades. The selection process included over 3,000 nominations from the public.

The National Recording Registry noted that Prince's energetic soundtrack played a crucial role in Doom's success.

Prince, who balances his time between being a musician and a lawyer, was captivated by the rise of MIDI technology in the 1980s for its potential in musical composition and instrument management, which inspired his initial forays into composing for video games.

Leveraging his expertise in MIDI, Prince ensured that his audio effects stood out prominently by arranging them at diverse MIDI frequencies.

The Doom soundtrack has left a lasting legacy, sparking numerous remixes and setting a standard for future video game music composers.

This soundtrack marks the third instance of a video game score being added to the registry. Previously, Daniel Rosengeld's Minecraft: Volume Alpha and the reboot chime from Microsoft were similarly recognized in recognition of their cultural impact.

In 2023, the theme from Super Mario Bros. was the first video game music to be inducted into the registry.

Earlier this year, GamesIndustry.biz had a conversation with John Romero, co-creator of Doom, regarding the experiences at Romero Games. The conversation, held with co-founder Brenda Romero, covered their studio's current challenges and the overall industry situation.