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A roundup of Apple commercial songs packed with sophisticated tracks

Apple products like iPhone and iPad—and even Mac, AirPods, and Apple Watch—have become a familiar part of our lives, haven’t they? We also often see Apple commercials, and their sleek visuals frequently catch our attention.

The songs chosen to match the stylish image of Apple products often become talking points as well, and you may have found yourself curious about a track while watching a commercial.

In this article, we’ll introduce all the songs that have been used in Apple commercials so far.

They’re all wonderful, so be sure to find a favorite!

A roundup of Apple commercial songs packed with sophisticated tracks (151–160)

Apple iPhone SE “Easy to Hear, Easy to Teach” Edition

A Gay CaballeroFrank Crumit

Frank Crumit – A Gay Caballero (1928)
A Gay CaballeroFrank Crumit

If you’re familiar with prewar popular songs and jazz, you might hear a charming, slightly goofy melody and find yourself going, “Oh!” The piece used in NTT Docomo’s “First Smartphone Plan” commercial is a hit song from 1928, composed and sung by Frank Crumit, a popular American star of the time.

In Japan, it’s been covered by many singers under the title “Shareotoko” (often rendered as “Dandy” or “Stylish Man”), with lyrics that humorously portray the pathos of a man who mistakenly thinks he’s a ladies’ man.

Over the years it’s been used in various dramas and commercials in parody or newly arranged versions, and this commercial also features an original arrangement.

If you’re interested, start by checking out the original version!

Apple iPhone privacy: “Private things”

Rich Man’s FrugFred Werner

Bob Fosse dance numbers – ” The Rich Man’s Frug “
Rich Man's FrugFred Werner

It’s a fun commercial with a comedic take on privacy.

The title is iPhone Privacy: “Private Matters.” It’s straightforward, but smartphones are certainly packed with personal information.

It makes you briefly wonder, am I really okay? The CM song features “Rich Man’s Frug,” known worldwide from the classic musical Sweet Charity.

Apple “This is iPhone 12 Pro”

Tomato SoupHark Madley

Hark Madley – Tomato Soup (Official Audio)
Tomato SoupHark Madley

The song that played in the “This is iPhone 12 Pro” spot is “Tomato Soup” by Hark Madley, a Los Angeles–based producer and composer.

It’s included on his March 2020 album The Future Is The Question!.

Known for his delicate yet cutting-edge sound design, his music really stands out.

This track has a dreamy atmosphere that wraps you in a soft, otherworldly feeling.

It would make great nighttime background music, too!

Slowfie on the Apple iPhone 11

Dream Dream DreamMadeon

Madeon – Dream Dream Dream (Official Audio)
Dream Dream DreamMadeon

A commercial featuring iPhone 11 slowfies that starts with stunningly beautiful visuals and ends with a punchline that makes you laugh.

You could say Apple’s promotional power lies not only in the beauty but also in the humor.

To set up that opening sequence, a beautiful song was chosen: Dream Dream Dream, released in 2019 by French producer Madeon.

It’s a romantic electropop track with Madeon himself on vocals, which makes the contrast with the commercial’s punchline stand out even more—and that’s what makes it so entertaining.

Apple new iPhone SE

PurushaNVDES

NVDES, an LA-based artist from California, creates cutting-edge indietronica and electropop.

In fact, his tracks have previously been featured in commercials for models like the iPhone 11 and iPhone X, so it’s no exaggeration to say he’s a perfect match for Apple.

This time, NVDES’s track “Purusha” is used in the commercial for the new iPhone SE released in April 2020.

With tribal-style beats and phrases that evoke Middle Eastern music, it’s packed with ideas yet remains compact and pop—a testament to his skill.

The music video for the track is also quite entertaining, so be sure to check it out.

Apple iPhone x Airpods「Holiday Sway」

PalaceSam Smith

Holiday Sway | Apple iphone x Airpod HD
PalaceSam Smith

Sam Smith is a British singer-songwriter who has gained popularity for his distinctive vocal tone and bold musical style.

Many of you may know “Unholy,” released in 2023, which became a worldwide hit through platforms like TikTok.

His classic track “Palace” was featured in the commercial iPhone X AirPods ‘Holiday — Sway.’ Its wistful melody, reminiscent of Sam Smith’s early musical style, perfectly matches the image of the woman dancing in the snow in the ad.

A roundup of Apple commercial songs packed with sophisticated tracks (161–170)

Apple AirPods「Bounce」

I Learnt Some Jazz TodayTessellated

Tessellated – I Learnt Some Jazz Today (Extended Apple Version)
I Learnt Some Jazz TodayTessellated
Apple AirPods Commercial “Bounce” 30 seconds

The AirPods commercial “Bounce” has a stylish, out-of-this-world vibe.

The track used is “I Learnt Some Jazz Today” by Jamaican artist Tessellated.

It’s a hip-hop flavored, groove-heavy tune with a cool, smoky sound.

Apparently, this commercial even led to Tessellated’s major-label debut.

The footage of a man lightly bouncing through a city as if the whole place were a trampoline was all shot live-action; they actually built a city set on top of trampolines for the shoot.