10 Reasons Tony Hawk's Pro Skater Soundtrack Was More Influential Than The Beatles
6. This Music Appeals To A Wider Audience
Try as they may have done to diversify their music, The Beatles would only ever be The Beatles. For their fan base, that was more than enough, but there’s a glaring issue with this: If you don’t like The Beatles, you don’t like The Beatles.
In contrast, if you don’t like Alkaline Trio, maybe you’ll like Public Enemy, or Bad Religion, or Papa Roach, or Johnny Cash. The THPS soundtrack is welcoming to a far wider audience, with something special for everyone.
There was no arrogant, “Oh, you don’t like our music? Well, you’re bloody wrong! Haven’t you heard we’re bigger than Jesus?”
The THPS soundtrack vibes were a much more relaxed, “Hey, come take a load off. Not a fan of this? No problem, skip to the next one. Try this one- it has trumpets! Let me find the right sounds to suit you.”
The friendly attitude of the THPS soundtrack worked wonders for its popularity. It cared about you and your needs. It wanted to suit your mood. Bring up THPS to anyone and they can tell you the track they fell in love with from it. This musical compilation touched the hearts of more people than The Beatles could ever dream to.