Dentyne – Summer Day, Coconut Records

Quirky sound by Coconut Records highlights how direct communication is often underestimated in this smoochy Dentyne commercial. Coconut Records is a solo artist based in Los Angeles which is none other than Jason Schwartzman with contributions from Zooey Deschanel.  He has been moonlighting as an indie musician while not acting/writing  films like The Darjeeling Limited …

NBA Finals – Fly, Ludovico Einaudi

This instrumental ballad is mesmerizing.  Minimal and fluid, Fly, is a great fit for an ad hyping the unknown.  And Kobe Bryant is the perfect subject. The NBA found some amazing music this year: Fly by Ludovico Einaudi. Ludovico Einaudi is originally from Turin, Italy.  As a classical composer and pianist he has produced ten …

Visa – Tuesday Afternoon, Moody Blues

An aquatic adventure to the tune of Tuesday Afternoon by the Moody Blues. The Moody Blues, a band from Birmingham, England, was founded by Michael Pinder and Ray Thomas in 1964.  The band lives on despite numerous member changes over the years.  Amazingly, they are still touring. Check in with Moody Blues:  www.moodyblues.co.uk Get Tuesday …

Visa Debit – Moving On, Myrtle Street Connection

Absurd reality dominates this commercial while the song, Moving On, offers an energizing beat. Myrtle Street Connection is an indie pop-folk band based in New South Wales, Australia. The core members are Elliot Wheeler and Emma Hoy, but they collaborate with various other artists. As is the case with Moving On where Andy Calvert (singer …

Verizon Wireless Hub – I’m Yours, Jason Mraz

Verizon wants you to feel at home with their wireless hub. I’m Yours a comfy, warm song by Jason Mraz highlights the easy going lifestyle in this commercial. Jason Mraz is originally from Virginia and has released 3 albums since 2002. The 2008 album We Sing.We Dance. We Steal Things. has been by far his …