TV series have come leaps and bounds over the years. Settings, storylines and even camera work has improved or changed for the better. The sheer range of genres covers everything from sci-fi to period dramas, making something available for audiences of varying tastes to enjoy. But it’s not just these aspects that make up the DNA of our favourite shows.
As we’ve seen through our video game work at Feel For Music, being placed in a scene, trailer or even just being connected to a popular franchise can have a positive effect on streaming number, and even a rise in listenership. Like games, music is an extremely important aspect in screen work and plays a huge part in setting the tone, be that a song placed in a particular scene or as a recurring theme tune. A lot of tracks have been in the public sphere prior to their placement, but have found further appreciation after being featured in a TV show. In this article, Screenrant investigate the 10 songs that blew up thanks to their placement in a major TV series.