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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 (181–190)

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.

AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation「Someday」

PerfectSam i & Tropkillaz (feat. Bia & MC Pikachu)

Sam i & Tropkillaz – Perfect (feat. BIA & MC Pikachu) [Official Audio]
PerfectSam i & Tropkillaz (feat. Bia & MC Pikachu)

This commercial conveys how the AirPods 4’s Active Noise Cancellation supports you every day, whether you’re happy or feeling lonely.

It shifts through different worlds—like moving from a lonely, ice-bound world to a past recollection, and then unfolding into a colorful world.

The song playing during the dance scene in the latter, colorful world is “Perfect.” The collision-like sound effects leave a strong impression, and the structure—where these intense sounds gradually increase—clearly communicates the song’s build-up.

While the overall mood isn’t exactly bright, it’s a curious track that still feels lively thanks to the layering of various sounds.

Apple iPhone 11 Night mode

We Only Come Out At NightThe Smashing Pumpkins

I doubt I’m the only one who couldn’t help but think, “So a Smashing Pumpkins song is being used in an iPhone commercial…?” The track chosen for the iPhone 11 ad themed around Night mode is “We Only Come Out at Night” by the Smashing Pumpkins, a band that epitomized American alternative rock in the ’90s.

It’s a lullaby-like song with a touch of Billy Corgan’s characteristic irony, included on their third album, the 1995 masterpiece Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness.

In other words, it’s a hidden gem—not a single or anything like that.

You can’t help but admire Apple’s taste in picking this track.

Apple AirPods「Bounce」

I Learnt Some Jazz TodayTessellated

Tessellated – I Learnt Some Jazz Today (Extended Apple Version)
I Learnt Some Jazz TodayTessellated

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.

Apple “Apple Watch Series 10, Now Available”

BlackThe Soft Moon

The Soft Moon // Black (Official Audio)
BlackThe Soft Moon

This is a commercial for the Apple Watch Series 10, the new smartwatch Apple announced in 2024.

It’s a stylish ad that uses artistic, cool visuals to showcase the redesigned body and new features.

The background music is “Black” by The Soft Moon, a band led by Luis Vasquez.

The track was released as a single in 2015 and is also included on the album Deeper from the same year.

With its overwhelmingly cool sound that carries elements of post-punk and industrial, it stands as one of his signature songs.

Apple AirPods Pro “Silence the Noise”

Where Is My MindTkay Maidza

Pixies – Where Is My Mind? (Official Lyric Video)
Where Is My MindTkay Maidza

This is a commercial that focuses on the noise-canceling feature of AirPods Pro, portraying how quiet it can get through a distinctive, imaginative world.

Various vehicles—including work trucks that typically make loud noises—are floating, and there’s even a parade happening in the air, creating a lively atmosphere.

Yet you can’t hear any of it, which depicts the silence brought about by the elimination of noise.

What really highlights this silence in the visuals is TK Maiza’s rendition of “Where Is My Mind.” It’s a cover of the Pixies’ song, and it feels more digitally oriented than the original.

The combination of soft sounds and gentle vocals conveys a strong sense of weightless floating.

Apple iPhone 12 Pro "The most powerful iPhone"

GopherYma Sumac

Yma Sumac – Gopher Mambo (Capitol Records 1954)
GopherYma Sumac

The song used in the iPhone 12 Pro commercial released in October 2020, titled “The Most Powerful iPhone Ever,” features a distinctive female vocal that’s unforgettable after just one listen.

If you’ve been wondering whose track it is, the song “Gopher” is performed by Yma Sumac, a Peruvian singer who was active mainly from the 1950s to the early 1960s.

She was celebrated in the United States at the time for her exotic beauty and her astonishing vocal prowess, having been recognized by Guinness World Records as the singer with the widest vocal range.

Some music fans may have discovered her during the lounge music boom for a period.

When you listen to the original recording, you’ll likely be amazed and think, “Is this really all the same person singing?”