Doom's 1993 soundtrack inducted into the Library of Congress
The soundtrack of the 1993 video game Doom has been officially inducted into the Library of Congress. Composed by Bobby Prince, the music was created before the game's levels were completed, showcasing the unique challenges of that era's technology. This recognition highlights the cultural significance of video game music in American history.
- ▪Doom's soundtrack was composed by Bobby Prince in 1993.
- ▪The music was created before the game's levels were finished.
- ▪The induction into the Library of Congress emphasizes the importance of video game music.
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Doom's 1993 soundtrack inducted into the Library of Congress Séamus Bellamy 12:13 pm Mon May 18, 2026 Framalicious/Shutterstock While the United States Congress can't seem to find its ass with both hands of late, the United States Library of Congress has a bead on what's vital to the American people: the soundtrack to the video game Doom has been inducted into its collection. Written for the 1993 video game by audio legend Bobby Prince, the music for Doom was composed before the game's levels were even finished. This, along with the limited range of sound cards from that era, makes Prince's hair metal masterpiece nothing short of a digital miracle.
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