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# Media File Music
Robbi-985 Makes a Song Entirely From Windows 98 Sounds

By Rachel | Published 2009-08-17 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robbi-985-music
References: [wildammo](http://wildammo.com/2009/08/15/song-created-from-windows-98xp-sounds/) & [robbi-985.homeip.net](http://robbi-985.homeip.net/)

Robbi-985 has turned the simple click sounds of Windows 98 and XP and spun them in to a crazy creative song.

The Windows 98 song by Robbi-985 puts all the sounds in a progression that makes it become a cool song, as opposed to warning noises. While I don’t even know how to work some computer programs, smart people like Robbi-985 know how to make [cool songs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-song-generator) out of [simple computer sounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cassetteone)!

Check out the Windows 98 song [here](http://wildammo.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/windows_98_XP_sound_song.mp4).

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 0.3/10
- Popularity: 1% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers)

## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Computing Soundtracks:** The creation of musical compositions from computer sounds opens up a new approach to creating soundtracks for virtual reality and video games.
- **Retro Technologies:** Incorporating outdated technology in creative ways presents limitless possibilities in sound engineering and design.
- **Sound Branding:** Incorporating unique and original soundscapes as part of a brand experience can help establish a signature brand identity.

### Where This Applies

- **Music Production:** Exploring audio design and production techniques for soundtracking digital media presents considerable accessibility to producers and composers.
- **Marketing and Advertising:** Integrating auditory branding in advertising campaigns, product launches, and other promotional activities can help accentuate visual messaging and create unique brand recognition.
- **Video Game Design:** Combining sound and music in video game creation can create unique and immersive gameplay experiences that resonate with gamers.

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