Set against the backdrop of the United Kingdom in 2006, Emerald Fennell\u2019s film \u201cSaltburn\u201d has rekindled the flame of nostalgia with its eclectic soundtrack, featuring a blend of indie sleaze and timeless hits. The film, starring Jacob Elordi and Barry Keoghan, has not only reawakened interest in songs like Sophie Ellis-Bextor\u2019s \u201cMurder on the Dancefloor,\u201d MGMT\u2019s \u201cTime to Pretend,\u201d and Flo Rida\u2019s \u201cLow\u201d but has also initiated a streaming and viewership surge for these 20-year-old singles.<\/p>\n
Released on Amazon Prime Video on December 22, \u201cSaltburn\u201d has propelled \u201cMurder on the Dancefloor\u201d back into the limelight, reminiscent of the cultural phenomena sparked by shows like \u201cStranger Things\u201d and TikTok-driven resurgences of classic tunes such as Kate Bush\u2019s \u201cRunning Up That Hill.\u201d<\/p>\n
The film revolves around Elordi\u2019s character, Felix, an Oxford University student, and Keoghan\u2019s character, Oliver, who becomes captivated by Felix\u2019s aristocratic lifestyle during a summer at the family estate in Saltburn. As the plot takes a dark turn, Oliver becomes obsessed with seizing the family fortune, culminating in a viral scene of him dancing through the estate\u2019s halls to \u201cMurder on the Dancefloor.\u201d<\/p>\n
The 2001 hit for Sophie Ellis-Bextor experienced a remarkable return to the Official Singles Chart Top 10 in the UK after 22 years, reaching No. 8 with its best-ever streaming week, boasting 2.2 million streams. Fennell shared that the song was chosen for its fitting resonance with the film\u2019s conclusion, describing the film as a \u201cdark, twisted, and witty ride.\u201d<\/p>\n
On New Year\u2019s Eve, \u201cMurder\u201d achieved its highest daily global streams on Spotify at 1.5 million, marking a 340% increase compared to the previous year. The song entered the Global Spotify chart for the first time at No. 130 and sits atop the Viral 50 chart in the United States, with similar success in Nigeria and Brazil. TikTok has also embraced the song, with users replicating Oliver\u2019s dance in lavish hallways, paralleling the success of \u201cRunning Up That Hill.\u201d<\/p>\n
The music video for \u201cMurder\u201d witnessed a 496% increase in viewership globally, according to Vevo, and the artist experienced a 142% lift in global views for her catalog. \u201cSaltburn\u2019s\u201d influence extended to other songs on the soundtrack, such as MGMT\u2019s \u201cTime to Pretend,\u201d which saw a 115% surge in global views, and Princess Superstar\u2019s club mashup with Mason, \u201cPerfect (Exceeder),\u201d currently at No. 5 on Spotify\u2019s Viral 50 chart in the U.S.<\/p>\n
DJ and producer Mason acknowledged the revival of \u201cPerfect (Exceeder),\u201d expressing its success on various charts and platforms. In the United States, both \u201cMurder\u201d and \u201cPerfect (Exceeder)\u201d are making waves on TikTok charts, and \u201cMurder\u201d re-enters Billboard\u2019s Dance\/Electronic Songs charts, reaching its highest peak on Billboard\u2019s Dance\/Electronic Song Sales chart at No. 3. While the journey to Billboard\u2019s Hot 100 Songs chart is underway, \u201cSaltburn\u201d has shown us that the possibilities are limitless when it comes to the resurgence of standout singles from the film\u2019s soundtrack.<\/p>\n