This will be a classic for years to come. I Monster rips through this commercial highlighting many great American icons or moments. Find out more about I Monster at imonstermusic.com. Get Hey Mrs on
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LG, Dare – Mutiny, Pendulum
This LG commercial has some witty suspense with a killer track in the background, Mutiny by Pendulum. Pendulum is a rock group originally from Australia. See what they are up to at, pendulum.com. Get Mutiny on
Dell – Colors, Kira Willey
The guitar in this song is pretty contagious, Colors provided that poppy,cheery sound that Dell is looking for in this Utopian ad – all to get people to by more computers. Interestingly Willey also runs a children’s yoga studio, Fireflies Yoga, where she incorporates her music. You can find more about Kira Wiley at firefliesyoga.com …
Old Navy – Maybe Tonight, Nicole Atkins
Models and fashion designers prepare for a show in this Old Navy Commercial, while Maybe Tonight plays (distantly – not sure why it’s so faded) in the background. See more of her stuff here: nicoleatkins.com Get Maybe Tonight on
Nike – All These Things That I’ve Done, The Killers
The Killers possess some creative mo-jo, they have produced a growing list of amazing songs – unique, combustible, and just down right good music. Both albums Hot Fuss and Sam’s Town are solid and worth purchasing the whole can of beans. Nike celebrates 20 years using this Anthem, All These Things That I’ve Done, as …
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Washington Lottery – Birds, Rob Simonsen
First off, this commercial by the Washington Lottery is hilarious. The penguin is phenomenal. The aptly named track, Birds by Rob Simonsen rolls throughout the ad and highlights the “good times” vibe for all those lucky birds. See what Rob is up to on his site: robsimonsen.com or his MySpace page. He has quite a …
John West (UK) – Dragonfly, M.Craft
The UK-based, John West ad has some pretty cool effects. The mellow tune, Dragonfly, by M. Craft aka Martin J. F. Craft make this a memorable commercial. See what he is up to on MySpace. Get it on
Kia Sportage – Run Boy Run, Lee Hazlewood
Lee Hazlewood’s baritone voice rings true in Run Boy Run. A modern twist on the wild west, the Kia Ad works well with the rough country song. FYI, Lee Hazlewood, r.i.p. , is best know for writing These Boots Are Made for Walking performed by Nancy Sinatra circa 1966. Get Run Boy Run on
HP Touch Smart – Summer, Four Seasons, Vivaldi
Composed in 1723, Vivaldi’s Four Seasons concertos have long been immortalized. This HP Touch Smart commercial uses Summer to emphasize a composer’s magical touch. Get it on (This version is by Itzhak Perlman)
Heineken – Imagine, John Lennon
Very likely not a real Heineken commercial…nonetheless Lennon’s ballad makes anything better than it really is. Side note: It’s fascinating how much attention this spot has gotten especially if it is a fake. Imagine by John Lennon is a fantastic song [understatement]. Rated the 3rd greatest song of all time by RollingStones in 2004. If …