This U2 3D commercial, featuring Vertigo, is a small taste of the amazing new 3D technology they helped premiere/launch during the 2008 Sundance Film Festival. 3ality Digital developed a new and improved 3D film technology, which makes watching a live concert set* in a movie theater intensing entertaining. U2 is iconic. Learn more at U2.com. If …
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Nikon D60 – The Man with the Magic Touch, Brian Setzer
Funny commercial featuring Aston Kutcher dazzling fellow wedding guest with his camera skills using the Nikon D60, of course. Brian Setzer touches off the commercial with the poppy swing music from, The Man with the Magic Touch, which fits perfectly with the wedding scene. Originally from New York, Brian Setzer has been writing and performing …
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Acura – Robot Repair
The electronic vibe from Robot Repair makes this Acura commercial worth watching over and over. According to Robot Repair they are a “Contemporary Music House for TV, Film, and Artistic Releases.” The company is run by composers Aaron, Doug, and Kael. Robot Repair has a long list of commercial music tracks (ie they make songs …
Hilton – Life, Love, & Laughter, Donavon Frankenreiter
Below is a video from the Hilton Commercials series “Connections” Donavon Frankenreiter is featured on a couple of them and his music is quite addictive. As mentioned before, Donavon is good friends with Jack Johnson. Both lifestyles and music are similar. Find out more about Donavon (not Donovan) on his MySpace page or his web …
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Apple iTunes + iPod – Vertigo, U2
One of many Apple iPod commercials where the ad is completely driven by the music of the artist – in this case Vertigo by U2. “U2” began as a secondary school band after Larry Mullen, Jr. (drummer) posted tryouts on his school bulletin board in 1976. They are now known internationally & have redefined their …
Hilton – Free, Donavon Frankenreiter
Free by Donavon Frankenreiter is actually from his self-titled debut album in 2004. A truly mellow, feel good song. Free has aged well with advertisers. This track has been used in multiple commercials in the last couple years. Donavon is originally from California and has worked numerous times with G. Love. Get Free on Visit …
Hilton – Voila, Michael Tolcher
Hilton has been running these ads for a few years now. Michael Tolcher got the nod to run a couple different songs along with these animated commercials. Some of these ran during the 2008 Olympics. Originally from Georgia – USA, Michael crafts a blend of acoustic melodies with touches of groove & blues. Get the …
HHGregg – Love Generation, Bob Sinclar
This HHGregg commercial features Peyton Manning as well as the internationally loved, Love Generation or Generación Del Amor by Bob Sinclar (not Bob Sinclair). The ad only gives you a taste of the amazing guitar riffs that energize this track. Bob (aka Christophe Le Friant) hails from Paris, France and is a DJ and music …
AT&T – You’re Supposed to Be My Friend, 1990s
This computer animated ATT commercial highlights the new-but-old features of a walkman phone from Sony Ericsson. The rocky, upbeat You’re Supposed to Be My Friend, plays throughout the ad. This particular version sounds slightly remixed – the original track is still very similar. The 1990s consist of band members Jackie, Michael, and Dino. They call …
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Pontiac – Pogo, Digitalism
The electronic beat crafted by Digitalism drives this Pontiac commercial, literally. Get the down low on Digitalism – a German, electronica band on their MySpace page. Get Pogo on