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[Topic] An ultra-stylish commercial jingle: the secrets behind the catchy track

Commercials you often see not only on TV but also on the internet.

Isn’t the music and melody, not just the visuals, one of the most striking elements? There are countless wonderful commercials where stylish visuals and sophisticated tunes match perfectly, instantly capturing your attention.

In this article, we’ll introduce chic commercial songs that will make you stop and listen.

If there’s a track you happened to hear and were curious about, be sure to look it up.

[Trending] An Ultra-Stylish Commercial Jingle: The Secret Behind the Captivating Track (31–40)

Mitsubishi Motors Lancer 1990

Moanin′Art Blakey

Many of you might recognize the melody of this song, which was featured in a 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer commercial.

The piece is “Moanin’,” released in 1958 by American jazz drummer Art Blakey.

Its striking theme carries a somewhat eerie atmosphere.

Japanese artists such as The Peanuts and TRI4TH have also covered it.

(Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The BayOtis Redding

Otis Redding – (Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay (Official Music Video)
(Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The BayOtis Redding

A track released in 1968 by American singer-songwriter Otis Redding.

It was recorded three days before he died in a plane crash.

The track was used in a Hires Root Beer commercial in the late 1980s.

Nomura Real Estate PRoud: “The life I chose, with this home.”

It’s a small worldKing Gnu

[Nana Komatsu] [King Gnu] “With this home, the life I chose.” Version vol.2 / TV commercial 30 seconds

The commercial depicts Nana Komatsu’s time at home after returning from outside, and it leaves a very stylish impression, doesn’t it? A fixed camera captures a chic interior as she cleans, tends to plants, and relaxes while playing her favorite music…

Watching this commercial, many people may have found themselves longing for such a wonderful lifestyle.

The background music features King Gnu’s “It’s a small world,” a track from their 2019 album “Sympa.” The lyrics, which portray the joy of a world where it’s just you and someone special, are particularly striking.

NTT Docomo “Youth Loop”: A love story of high school girls in the Heisei and Reiwa eras.

Day After Day feat. Mei Takahashi (LAUSBUB)pasokon ongaku kurabu

PC Music Club - Day After Day feat. Mei Takahashi (LAUSBUB)
Day After Day feat. Mei Takahashi (LAUSBUB)pasokon ongaku kurabu

As a song that colors a heartwarming slice of youth, it was also featured in NTT Docomo’s “Seishun Loop” commercial.

Produced by Pasocom Music Club and featuring Mei Takahashi of LAUSBUB, the track appears on the album FINE LINE, released in May 2023.

Its lyrics, themed around the stifling feel of everyday life and the small sparks within it, leave a strong impression.

The music video drew attention for its drone-shot visuals resembling crop circles.

It’s a track we hope not only those in the midst of their youth, but adults as well, will listen to.

Ajinomoto Cook Do Koumi Paste “Flash of Inspiration Fried Rice” version / “Flash of Inspiration Hot Pot” version

Cool Struttin’Sonny Clark

In the 2020 commercial for Koumi Paste featuring Naomi Watanabe, the classic track “Cool Struttin’” by Sonny Clark is played.

Many people will recognize the album cover that features this song.

The design of the album title and artist name even served as the inspiration for the logo of the variety store Village Vanguard.

In that way, this song drew attention beyond just the music itself, and it’s a cool number where the solos—from piano to trumpet and more—are downright electrifying.

[Topic] An Incredibly Stylish Commercial Jingle: The Secrets Behind the Catchy Track (41–50)

Feeling GoodAvicii

Originally produced in 1964 for the musical “The Roar of the Greasepaint – The Smell of the Crowd.” This version by Avicii features vocals by Audra Mae and was released in 2015.

It’s the track used in a VOLVO commercial.

Cha Cha ChaJimmy Luxury

Jimmy Luxury and the Tommy Rome Orchestra is a swing-pop duo composed of members from Philadelphia and San Francisco.

This track samples Richard Pryor’s 1976 track “Richard Pryor Dialogue” and was used in a commercial for the Chevy Eclipse.