I always feel quite chuffed when I recognise a piece of music in an advert, especially if it’s from somebody more obscure. Saab are, I think, using one of Aphex Twin’s tracks (”Shiny Metal Rods”, from Selected Ambient Works Vol 2), I think we all discovered a new talent in José González with the Sony Bravia adverts. Also, More4 are using “No more sweet music” from Hooverphonic’s album of the same name, for their trailer for “The Swenkas”.

“They” say that every one of Moby’s tracks from “Play”, was used in an advert in some capacity, primarily car adverts I think. Also, a real shame about ITV’s choice of music in their F1 coverage – out of context from Moby’s album, and utterly inappropriate for F1 I think: It’s too “airy” and “inspirational”, rather than down, dirty and a spot more aggressive: Bring back Fleetwood Mac’s “The Chain”! Even the rather lacklustre Jamiroquai track they commissioned was better.

But most recently the BBC’s music selector seems to have fallen quite sizeably for Sigur Rós, in that they’ve made huge use of various tracks from their album Takk for Planet Earth, the Wimbledon build up, and – spotted this morning – a new nature program. Funny. Well worth checking the band out though. Excellent stuff.

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  1. 1245
    Adam Says:

    Anyone know the music on the bbc world cup interactive predictor?

  2. 1244
    rienk Says:

    At around 7:00minutes music starts playing and I would love to know what music it is. It’s also used in 2007 BBC’s Alastair Campbell Diaries. I tried to figure it out back then, unsuccesful, and now I really want to know… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GI-nOj0×92w&feature=related

  3. 1243
    Clarty Waters Says:

    Does anyone recognise the music from the current trailer for BBC’s horrible histories? Quite a pretty but minimalistic instrumental. I’m sure I’ve heard it before, but can’t place it.

  4. 1242
    Cecile Says:

    Hello!
    Does anyone know the music on the BBC Radio 4 tv advert for its Material World show? The one with Sally Hawkins talking to the camera.
    I really recognise it, but I can’t for the life of me think what it is or remember who it’s by!
    Thanks :)

  5. 1241
    Ann Says:

    Can anyone identify the piano music now being played on BBC 1 to advertise ‘What’s on BBC i player. I have heard it a number of times on classic FM and can never pick up the name of the piece. Adore the music and would love to be able to buy a copy

  6. 1240
    John Says:

    Hi Sara, The music you are looking for is “Embers” by Just Jack.

    Hope you are now able to get your life back!

    Best regards,

    John

  7. 1239
    Tommi Says:

    “There’s a new trailer for The Big Personlaity Test on BBC 1″. The music is from Just Jack – Embers

  8. 1238
    marc mitchell Says:

    im looking to find out the music used on the recent bbc trailers for secret diaries of anne lister.. i think its also been used in the past for bbc drama trailers.. it sounds like a take on a classical piano track, like chopin or Debussy. but has a modern electronic backing to it.. rolling piano & a strange time signature. ?? please help, spent days typing every criteria & search results :(

  9. 1237
    sara Says:

    hello, I was wondering if anyone could help me. There’s a new trailer for “The Big Personlaity Test” on BBC 1. It’s strings played very quickly, then singing come in at the end. It’s been used in lots of places, but I just can’t seem to find it. PLEASE! I’m going mad trying to find it on the interweb, and would like my life back :)

  10. 1236
    Rogers Says:

    Does anyone know the theme tune & incidental music used in the BBC2 programme ‘Out of the Frying Pan’ ?

  11. 1235
    Chris Says:

    Anyone know the music played during the ITV advert for the 2010 Classical Brit Awards? I have heard it in a car advert too.

  12. 1234
    Tom Says:

    THe music is by ‘The XX’ called :: “Intro ”
    Does anyone know the music trailer which the BBC is using for their 2010 coverage? It is on my mind all the time and I would love to know who it is by and what it is called??? Thanks

  13. 1233
    Viv Says:

    Hi there every1 – just recently At Home with the Braithwaites was repeated on the television

    My question is: 1… Can anyone help with the Theme Tune that was used and which artist and which album it came from plse thankyou in anticipation.

  14. 1232
    Mark Dyer Says:

    I’m trying to identify a piece of guitar music used for the BBC News Website trailer, it is picked in a classical style, not strummed. It’s never played long enough for me to power up Shazam and get it in front of the TV.

  15. 1231
    Bruce Says:

    Anyone know the piano tune thats running for the trailer of ‘Mugabe and the White African’ on More4?
    Sounds familiar…

  16. 1230
    Geoff Says:

    Russ 1222 & Clive 1223. The music that was being used on the BBC election trail was by XX sometimes written “the XX” the track is called INTRO. It is the first track on their only album to date. The album was also named XX, released by The Young Turks label in 2009.

  17. 1229
    Nick Says:

    Can anyone tell me about a strong trumpet sound played on some BBC TV trailers. It is also played on Simon Mayo drive time on BBC radio 2?

  18. 1228
    Jade Says:

    The song from the bbc election promo is called Intro by The XX. Its the first song on their self titled debut album “XX” released 16th August 2009 (i think) :D I felt so good when i instantly recognised it and spewed all that out to a friend. :)

  19. 1227
    Clive Says:

    Does anyone know the music trailer which the BBC is using for their 2010 coverage? It is on my mind all the time and I would love to know who it is by and what it is called??? Thanks.

  20. 1226
    Emanuel Says:

    To the person asking for the song on the Good Wife advert:

    It’s a remix of a tune called “Crooked” by “Evil Nine”.
    You can buy it anywhere, the easiest would be Amazon (79p):
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B002HR28HM?ie=UTF8&tag=emanuel-21&link_code=as3&camp=2506&creative=9298&creativeASIN=B002HR28HM

  21. 1225
    Amy Says:

    In reply to Russ, the music off the BBC general election advert is The XX’s ‘Intro’.

  22. 1224
    Jonboy Says:

    Whats the tune the BBC are using to advertise election programming? I think its a cure track, sounds a bit like Lullaby but its not.

  23. 1223
    Mike Says:

    Hi Russ,

    1222 – Does anybody know the music played on the BBC trailer for the General Election ? – That will be The XX, not sure which track it is without hearing it again, but investigate the whole album, its worth it

    Mike

  24. 1222
    Russ Says:

    Does anybody know the music played on the BBC trailer for the General Election ?

  25. 1221
    sgtkate Says:

    Hi guys,

    I am also looking for a piece of music I first heard on The Restaurant.

    It’s the music that’s used during the programme and not the theme music.
    It’s very string orientated, almost entirely violins. I’ve heard on it several BBC programmes since and it’s driving me mad not being able to find it. It’s played in a very plucking (stuccato?) manner…

  26. 1220
    Thomsk Says:

    Someone please help….

    What is the music played to advertise THE GOOD WIFE on More4?
    It sounds like Groove Armada but with some Bentley Rhythm Ace.

    Who is it? Anyone?

  27. 1219
    jayjay Says:

    Raych the song from the jail tales advert is by Maverick Sabre and it’s called these walls

  28. 1218
    Roy Says:

    Can anyone tell me What’s the music (piano piece) that plays to BBC’s trailer for A passionate Woman?

  29. 1217
    Raych Says:

    Could anyone tell me the song that is used on the BBC Three ‘Jail Tales’ advert. I just find it soo mellow and would love to have it on my ipod!

  30. 1216
    Jay Says:

    Stacey, Joey and Sadie: the Ludovico Einaudi song fronn the BBC advert is amazing and if you’d like to hear more great music by Ludovico Einaudi listen to his newest album NIGHTBOOK, it’s amazing.

    REVERIE and the title track NIGHTBOOK from this album are outstanding and the whole album is well worth a listen.

    You can listen to most of his music catalogue in full on Spotify.

  31. 1215
    Dean Says:

    Stacey, I’m glad you asked about the iplayer trailer piano music. Its lovely. Thanks to your question I’ve Just downloaded it from itunes. It will sounds lovely at your wedding. Have a good day.
    x
    Deano

  32. 1214
    Sadie Says:

    Hey Stacey/James….The music used in this trail is ‘I Giorni’ by Ludovico Einaudi.

    I was being driven round the twist as well trying to find out what the beautiful piano piece was…finally I found it and wanted to share ot with you as I know how frustrating it was to find it….

    Listening to the song, the chords being played are not right at the beginning…..but about a quarter way through and aftr halfway through where the section was definately clear….I cheered when I listened to it and realised it was the one….I am going to buy the album just to listen to it…..It is on u tube…under I Giorni…Not that I am advertising you understand!

  33. 1213
    Joey Says:

    CHRIS: the music from the BBC solar system advert is ‘Stellify’ by Ian Brown.

    I am also looking for the piano music from the ‘this week on the BBC’ advert. Just seen it and it’s amazing, PLEASE HELP!

  34. 1212
    Jackie Says:

    In response to 1207 Ashenram – The BBC Essex version of Unchained Melody is by The Fleetwoods

  35. 1211
    stacey Says:

    Could somebody please tell me what the music is that is played on the ‘this week on bbc’ advert? It starts with a blue screen, with white writing on, and goes on to show what will be on the bbc that week, ie, dramas etc. It is a piano piece, no words in it. I want to find it so I can have it played at my wedding!! It’s driving me crazy! xx

  36. 1210
    Chris Says:

    Hi,
    Can someone tell me the name of the tune the BBC are using to trail the Solar System series, the one that goes dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dada ….

  37. 1209
    James Says:

    Hi everyone could someone please tell me what that beautiful piece of piano music is that is featured on the BBC trailer for “what’s on the BBC this week” please?

  38. 1208
    Michael Says:

    Hi guys, anyone know the song used in this clip reviewing Shaun White on the half pipe for Vancouver 2010? http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/olympicgames/vancouver2010/snowboarding/8520964.stm

  39. 1207
    Ashenram Says:

    Can someone help me with who sings the version of Unchained Melody being used on the BBC Essex advert being shown on BBC 1, it is good as it is being sung by a woman and i wondered who it is.

    Thx

  40. 1206
    Michael Says:

    anyone know the music used by the BBC for the review of Canada’s Lee-Gartner looking back on downhill gold? currently available at
    http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/olympicgames/vancouver2010/alpine_skiing/8514664.stm

    Many thanks

  41. 1205
    Shay Says:

    Help please!! Does anybody knows anything about the song used for advertising bbc scotland programmes? It contains a line that gooes …’i'll be there to console’ or something like that.

  42. 1204
    Jayemm Says:

    Just in case anyone is wondering, the music on the Superbowl ad currently being shown, is Muse ‘Supermassive Black Hole’

  43. 1203
    Michael Says:

    just to add to that was wondering if anyone knew the song used on ski sunday this week (yesterday 25th jan) at the start reviewing Kitzbuehel downhill???

  44. 1202
    dragz Says:

    Rachel – I am after the name of that track too.

    Here is a video..

    http://www.vimeo.com/8783697

  45. 1201
    Michael Says:

    Does anyone know the song at 03:43 on Ski Sunday when analysing certain skiiers like Michael Walchhofer at the beginning of the programme? It was broadcast on 3/01/2010. It comes after the song ‘Bang a Gong’, by T-Rex when reviewing Boddy Miller’s performance. ???????

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