A roundup of Western songs used in mobile phone and smartphone commercials
When it came to mobile phone commercials, it used to be only the three major carriers, but since the advent of smartphones, there’s been an increase in ads for the devices themselves from various manufacturers.
In the past few years, budget SIMs have also taken hold, and many telecom operators are now airing commercials.
In this article, we’ll introduce Western songs that have been used in commercials related to mobile phones.
Recently, a wide range of tracks—everything from songs that perfectly match the sleek image of smartphones to more familiar, approachable tunes—are being chosen, regardless of how well-known they are.
We’ll present these by company and brand featured in the commercials!
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Compilation of Western songs used in mobile phone/smartphone commercials (41–50)
ALIVEHanni El Khatib
A man panics when his pet chameleon stops moving and texts his partner to report it.
But right after sending the message, the chameleon starts moving again.
The man then unsends the message he just sent.
It’s a commercial highlighting that the iPhone Messages app lets you undo a sent message.
The background music is Hanni El Khatib’s “ALIVE,” a laid-back yet groovy track that becomes addictive after just one listen.
Soul Bossa NovaQuincy Jones
This is a commercial introducing Paytoku, a pricing plan that lets you rack up lots of points.
It explains that simply subscribing to Paytoku boosts your PayPay point rebate rate, helping you accumulate points surprisingly fast.
The lively rhythm of Quincy Jones’s “Soul Bossa Nova,” a familiar tune in SoftBank commercials, also leaves a strong impression.
What A Wonderful WorldLouis Armstrong
The song used in SoftBank’s Momotaro commercial.
It’s a track by Louis Armstrong, the American jazz musician known by the nickname “Satchmo,” and it has been used in commercials not only by SoftBank but also by Honda and Asahi, among others.
It has also been covered by numerous musicians, and commercials featuring those cover versions can be seen as well.
KidsSleigh Bells
The track used in the 2015 Sony Xperia T3 commercial.
It was released by the American noise-pop duo Sleigh Bells and is included on their 2010 album Treats, which was a hit in the U.S., the U.K., Australia, and elsewhere.
Thus Spoke ZarathustraRichard Georg Strauss
This is the commercial titled “Duo,” introducing the Plus series first launched with the iPhone 6.
It compares the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus side by side, highlighting how the larger screen of the Plus series offers greater convenience.
The background music, sung a cappella by a male voice, is Richard Strauss’s Also sprach Zarathustra.
While most people will recognize this grand orchestral melody, surprisingly many may not know its title.
Chicken FatRobert Preston
This is the “Strength” commercial introducing how the iPhone 5s can be useful for sports and healthcare.
It shows the iPhone in action across various fields—swimming, golf, gymnastics, exercise, and more.
The march-like background music is “Chicken Fat,” released in 1962.
It was known to many children at the time as the theme song for President John F.
Kennedy’s youth fitness program.
It’s definitely an energetic tune that makes you want to get moving.
Like A MovieLabrinth
Titled “Hollywood Movies from Your Pocket,” this commercial promotes the iPhone 13’s camera capabilities as powerful enough to shoot a film.
The ad features a series of dynamic, stylish shots while simultaneously showing that they’re being captured on an iPhone.
Seeing such cool footage filmed on an iPhone directly conveys its high performance.
The background music is “Like A Movie” by the UK artist Labrinth.
The combination of a richly layered electronic track and his funky vocals is superb, making it a song you’ll want to listen to over and over.