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 …
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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 …
Honda, Insight – Together, Rabbit
Upbeat tune that “mixes so well it’s no surprise” with the parking lot scene from this Honda commercial. This acoustic song, Together, is by Rabbit. Rabbit is a band based in Mount Dora, Florida with members Ashton and Devin. See whats new with Rabbit: saverabbit.ning.com or myspace.com/saverabbit Get Together [youtube cfQ-JUR7dEQ]
Bacardi – Daylight, Matt and Kim
New commercial parties with Bacardi Mojitos to the tune of Daylight. Matt and Kim are a duo from Brooklyn, NY who having been making dance-punk music since 2004. See what Matt & Kim are up to: mattandkimmusic.com Get Daylight on [youtube Lqol0eM39SU]
Kia Soul – Fort Knox, Goldfish
Hamsters can roll in style too. Funny commercial from Kia highlights what lemmings we can be. The Kia Soul enters the scene with a stand out track, Fort Knox by Goldfish. Based out of beautiful Cape Town, South Africa – Dominic Peters and David Poole are the core members of the electronica-dance group. They started …
Chase – Instant Karma! (We All Shine On), John Lennon
Chase Bank breaks onto the scene (in California) with this upbeat cover of Instant Karma! – originally performed by John Lennon. This version is sung by Peter Murphy, former lead singer for Bauhaus. Get the original Instant Karma! on [youtube NEo36V2RDPg]
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 …
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Motts – Be OK, Ingrid Michaelson
Motts Commercial featuring Marcia Cross walks to the pep of Be OK by Ingrid Michaelson. Ingrid is a New Yorker – born and raised. She began piano at age 5 and has since seen those dividends pay off in her musical career. Her most successful track, The Way I Am has been featured on the …
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 …
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