# Retro Song-Styling Videos The Evolution of Music Appeals to History Buffs and Music-Lovers By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-07-11 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evolution-of-music References: [swiss-miss](http://www.swiss-miss.com/2013/07/evolution-of-music.html) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lExW80sXsHs&feature=player_embedded) Get ready to reminisce to the sweet sounds of classic musical history with the acapella video entitled The Evolution of Music created by talented singing group Pentatonix. Singing only the greatest and catchiest hits from each decade, the group draws in viewers who want to remember jams from way back in the day as well as those who have a keen appreciation for the oldies and the classics. With almost 15 million views on the YouTube video so far, it seems there is a huge audience for the catchy beats of the past mingling together in a very contemporary style. Mixing in a dash of good humor along with a generous amount of popular favorites, The Evolution of Music video speaks volumes to today's music-loving generation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Viral](https://www.trendhunter.com/viral) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Retro Song-styling:** Music artists and groups creating acapella videos that showcase the evolution of music from different decades. - **Nostalgia-driven Entertainment:** Content creators focusing on producing videos that appeal to viewers' nostalgia for classic hits and musical history. - **Contemporary Twist on Classics:** Musicians and singers reimagining oldies and the classics in a modern and contemporary style. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Music Industry:** Opportunity for artists, bands, and industry professionals to create innovative content that combines nostalgia and modern appeal. - **Social Media and Video Streaming:** Platforms like YouTube and other social media channels can capitalize on the popularity of retro song-styling videos to engage and attract a large audience. - **Cultural Entertainment:** Film and television production companies can incorporate retro song-styling videos into their content to cater to viewers' love for history and music. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Music Discovery Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nostalgic-music-discovery-app.md) - [Nostalgic Song Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/80s-and-90s-hum-the-song-game.md) - [Nostalgic Retro Music Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-mixtape-kit.md) - [Retro Music Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classipod.md) - [Feline Boy Band Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meow-mix.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-technology-tech-brand-kickbacks-discman-is-nostalgic.md) - [Nostalgic Web Browser Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipod-social.md) - [Nostalgic Audio Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cassetteone.md) - [Connective Music Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/musicatfm.md)