I liked some big band stuff as a kid of the 80s. I think due to
   Xanadu. My 10.5 yr old nephew has loved elevator music since he
   was at least 6, although mostly likes whatever the youtube
   biggies write for video games, like the Fnaf series (The Living
   Tombstone is a favorite of his now). I didn't introduce him to
   elevator music either - he found something on youtube and liked
   it and occasionally will share something with me that's
   elevator-y. Anyway, is it a dead genre forever? I don't think
   so. The wah-wah trumpet is DEFINITELY not dead... and this works
   GREAT as a comedy bit. As far as sentimental goes? All you have
   to do is enjoy the Wizard of Oz as a kid and you'll have a
   sentimental spot for cheesy violin sentimental music for a
   lifetime.