What Recent Trends Has Musicbed Seen In Filmmaking?

I know you've heard this before, but music can change the whole vibe of the scene. And whether you're making commercials, movies, or TV, music is a tool that can get the mood just right to draw the audience in. That's why I was so excited to see how Musicbed released a new study on the trends they've seen with music used in the film and TV industry. You can check it out below. Musicbed 2025 Music in Film Trend Report.pdfToday, I want to highlight some of the trends they found and talk about how it can inform your next projects. Let's dive in. Authentic MusicStock music never sounds like it fits perfectly. You're an artist, so you want to collaborate with other artists. Artist-driven songs create genuine connections with audiences.Nostalgia We all have songs that remind us of better days in the past. This makes me feel old, but music from the early 2000s is making a comeback. Advertisers use these kinds of recognizable songs to build trust and get engagement.Classical Music There's something perfect about classical music for almost any scene. Advertisers and filmmakers use it to add sophistication, emotional depth, and even humor. It's timeless. Indie Tunes I can be a bit of a music snob, so I like to tell people about new bands or artists I'm really into. Brands and some filmmakers feel the same way. They use under-the-radar indie music to create a distinctive sonic identity that sets them apart and makes their ads or scenes instantly recognizable.Vintage Vibes Nostalgia is a powerful drug. Music from the 50s, 60s, and 70s is being revived to advertise to many generations. People say it adds warmth and authenticity, but really, the classics play well to both older and younger audiences.Strong Vocals Find a singer who can belt it out. Powerful vocals are essential for content creators or even filmmakers to evoke emotion and create memorable videos. If your focus is on shareable ads, the song goes a long way. Catchy Melodies Like I just said, if you want your stuff shared, you may want a catchy song to be what they hear when they're watching. In short-form vids, this is crucial for driving engagement.Genre Bending Music can be used to juxtapose against certain genres, define others, and push creative boundaries. You can pull a lot out with the right song, but sometimes it's fun to try the complete opposite song. Haunting Vocals This sort of ties back into the strong vocals of earlier. Basically, pick a song with real emotion that wears its heart on its sleeve. Emotion-packed vocal performances create tension and drive narratives in film and TV, drawing the audience in.All of this stuff should be things that spark your creativity. They're not rules, but trends Musicbed has seen over the years, and ones I think we should pay attention to. Let me know what you think about all of this in the comments.

Mar 24, 2025 - 23:17

What Recent Trends Has Musicbed Seen In Filmmaking?

I know you've heard this before, but music can change the whole vibe of the scene. And whether you're making commercials, movies, or TV, music is a tool that can get the mood just right to draw the audience in.

That's why I was so excited to see how Musicbed released a new study on the trends they've seen with music used in the film and TV industry.

You can check it out below.

Musicbed 2025 Music in Film Trend Report.pdf

Today, I want to highlight some of the trends they found and talk about how it can inform your next projects.

Let's dive in.

Authentic Music

Stock music never sounds like it fits perfectly. You're an artist, so you want to collaborate with other artists.

Artist-driven songs create genuine connections with audiences.

Nostalgia

We all have songs that remind us of better days in the past. This makes me feel old, but music from the early 2000s is making a comeback.

Advertisers use these kinds of recognizable songs to build trust and get engagement.

Classical Music

There's something perfect about classical music for almost any scene.

Advertisers and filmmakers use it to add sophistication, emotional depth, and even humor. It's timeless.

Indie Tunes

I can be a bit of a music snob, so I like to tell people about new bands or artists I'm really into.

Brands and some filmmakers feel the same way. They use under-the-radar indie music to create a distinctive sonic identity that sets them apart and makes their ads or scenes instantly recognizable.

Vintage Vibes

Nostalgia is a powerful drug. Music from the 50s, 60s, and 70s is being revived to advertise to many generations.

People say it adds warmth and authenticity, but really, the classics play well to both older and younger audiences.

Strong Vocals

Find a singer who can belt it out. Powerful vocals are essential for content creators or even filmmakers to evoke emotion and create memorable videos. If your focus is on shareable ads, the song goes a long way.

Catchy Melodies

Like I just said, if you want your stuff shared, you may want a catchy song to be what they hear when they're watching.

In short-form vids, this is crucial for driving engagement.

Genre Bending

Music can be used to juxtapose against certain genres, define others, and push creative boundaries. You can pull a lot out with the right song, but sometimes it's fun to try the complete opposite song.

Haunting Vocals

This sort of ties back into the strong vocals of earlier. Basically, pick a song with real emotion that wears its heart on its sleeve.

Emotion-packed vocal performances create tension and drive narratives in film and TV, drawing the audience in.

All of this stuff should be things that spark your creativity. They're not rules, but trends Musicbed has seen over the years, and ones I think we should pay attention to.

Let me know what you think about all of this in the comments.