More on TV trailers and advert music
Posted by: Richard in BBC, Media, Personal, TV, tags: music adverts television bbc itvAs my post from last year about BBC trailers/miscellaneous advert music approaches a staggering 700 comments, I thought it made a lot of sense to revisit the post, summarise some of the big ‘discoveries’ we’ve made, and remind folk of some advert questions that haven’t been answered.
Personally, my favourite piece of music at the moment is the delightful The Beep Beep Song, by Simone White, currently featuring in an Audi advert (They thankfully long since ditched their ridiculous patent claim ad). There’s a delightful Bjork edge to her voice that I love.
One of the ongoing debates most recently has been the music to the recent BBC2 series ‘The Restaurant’. I was convinced, like many others, the music was by Yann Tiersen. Indeed, some of it was. The problem was that much of it wasn’t! The debate is still raging, and unfortunately – as is often the case – the broadcasters of the TV programmes are often none the wiser, and less than helpful, in getting to the bottom of the problem.
Most frustrating of all the Ford Focus advert featuring the line “suddenly i feel like peter pan” has not found an answer that satisfies, and I’m with everybody else in feeling rather frustrated. Ben Griffith has been mooted, but it’s still a bit inconclusive, and (to my knowledge), no track appears to be available for download/purchase.
I’m still pleased, and rather amused that Sigur Rós continue to feature heavily in television trailers. They’re a less-well known Moby! Most recently BBC’s Genius Of Photography trailer featured Svo Hljott from the album Takk; Here’s hoping their new album (clicky for download details) contains as many delightful pieces of music. I’m certainly planning to order it soon.
Anyway, I’m hoping this post may take over some of the “load” from the original post! Comments there are certainly getting a bit difficult to wade through, and as many people subscribe to get updates it can result in lots of e-mails going out: So really feels like time for a fresh page! I’ll now be a bit more pro-active approach in filtering comments that come through as I’ve had a few very vague queries which are a bit difficult to help with, and not a few bordering on flamewar comments, which I’ve deleted. Let’s keep it friendly and polite!
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November 6th, 2007 at 7:24 pm
The best thing about this was the fact that I found exactly what I wanted, ok due to the 700 comments it took me a while, but I dont care cos I found what I have spent 5 months looking for within a couple of hours on this site.
I vote to keep the comments
November 6th, 2007 at 7:28 pm
The comments are certainly staying Damian! I just really wanted to get another page going so it wouldn’t hopefully prove as difficult for any new questions that might come up!
Glad you’re still happy with your find!
November 8th, 2007 at 7:35 pm
A track that’s been puzzling me is the trailer music to “The Mummy Diaries”, currently running on Channel 4 (The programme goes out tonight). I knew I had the music somewhere, but for some reason couldn’t quite place it. Turns out it’s “Velvet Pony”, by Psapp, from the album “Tiger, My Friend”. I’m quite pleased I finally nailed it
November 10th, 2007 at 11:54 pm
Hi Everyone,
Does anyone know the track used in the trailer before Dragons’ Den on 5th November 2007, please – as it was really good?
Thank-you, many thanks, Joye
November 12th, 2007 at 4:03 pm
Does anyone know the tune used in the advert for the BBCs new ‘Earth – The power of the planet’ series? (note this series is different from ‘Planet Earth’).
Im sure its fairly popular/recent song – but I cant stop tearing my hair out trying to figure out where from!
Cheers,Greg
November 12th, 2007 at 7:08 pm
Hi… I’m hoping that somebody can tell me the name of the Group & song title, please, of the song that was being used as a trailer for the hit drama series on channel4, Brothers and Sisters… It has also gone on to be used to advertise several other TV programmes, since, as well…. but unfortunately, I haven’t been able to find out any information about it, and it’s driving me crazy, now ! lol
Please help if you can.. it will stop my headaches ! lol
Many thank’s..
Karen x
November 13th, 2007 at 8:24 pm
I’m with Greg on response 5. I’d love to know what that piece of music is too as it’s driving me around the bend because I’m sure I know it from somewhere. Help!
November 13th, 2007 at 8:37 pm
I’m glad I’m not the only person going insane trying to work out the song played in the trailer for BBCs Earth: Power of the Planet series. Somebody help, please!!
November 15th, 2007 at 6:23 pm
yes, can someone please tell us what the song is for earth: power of the planet. thanks in advance. ZuesL.
November 15th, 2007 at 6:27 pm
its called hoppipolla by sigur ros the albums called takk
November 16th, 2007 at 10:38 am
Hi Zeul L. Is your answer (10) for mine and Greg’s questions re “Earth” or for question 6? Ta
November 16th, 2007 at 12:37 pm
my answer is for the earth advert. hope it helped
November 16th, 2007 at 2:31 pm
Hi Zeus, i think that was the song used in adverts for the ‘Planet Earth’ series (maybe). I’m after the tune used in the advert for ‘Earth – The power of the planet’.
The advert was on again the other night and I could just hear some lyrics along the lines of ‘I know I want you’ and ‘you know you want me’ if that helps at all (probably not though given how many songs have those lyrics…)
November 18th, 2007 at 1:46 am
I’m hoping someone could name the song from the recent BBC radio advert, it’s the most recent one.
November 18th, 2007 at 8:41 am
In reply to Karen’s question about the music used whilst advertising channel4’s Brothers and Sisters series the music is by The Klaxons and the songs are called ‘Golden Skans’ and ‘It’s Not Over Yet’.
Hope that helps
November 18th, 2007 at 1:22 pm
whats the music on the iPhone advert?
November 18th, 2007 at 10:50 pm
Earth:power of the planet advert,the track is
Club foot by Kasabian
btw it drove me mad too until i found the answer on another site
heres a link to utube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwL7r29mUPI
November 18th, 2007 at 11:27 pm
Aha! Just found the answer to Rose’s (no 16) question (and one that’s been bugging me too!).
The iPhone advert is a track called “Perfect Timing (This Morning)” By Orba Squara, from their ‘Sunshyness’ album
iTunes link here: http://tinyurl.com/2tczx8
November 19th, 2007 at 9:54 am
Guy…. THANK YOU! You’re my hero. I can stop tearing my hair out now ;o)
November 19th, 2007 at 11:36 am
Kasabian by Clubfoot
Ahhh – thanks Guy, you’re a star!
November 19th, 2007 at 9:17 pm
Can anyone please tell me the name of the tune used in the Boy A trailer on channel four??? I recognise it from somewhere but can´t put a name to it. Somebody help please!!
November 23rd, 2007 at 12:19 pm
FAO: Silke (21)
The song on the advert for Boy A is called Sæglópur by Sigur Ros off the album Takk… amazing album and amazing band, such beautiful cinematic music.
November 25th, 2007 at 11:34 am
thank you so much guy, you have made my day!
November 26th, 2007 at 8:02 pm
Many thanks Matt…already searching ebay + amazon!…..funny enough,I just missed their show here in Berlin 2 weeks ago
(…thanks again,mfg,silke x
November 26th, 2007 at 8:20 pm
p.s. here´s a link to the acoustic set they played here in Berlin…..truly beautiful enjoy 9 http://sigur-ros.info/eng/other/other.php?go=download
November 28th, 2007 at 8:22 pm
It’s Club Foot by Kasabian, not Kasabian by Club Foot. lol.
December 1st, 2007 at 5:24 pm
Another quest to find the music from a Mastercard ad, not the airport one, but one from 2006. It featured a guy sitting in the box car of a train rattling thru the countryside as the sun sets. Any ideas?
December 5th, 2007 at 8:36 pm
What is the name of the song that is currently being used to advertise the Heroes series finale on BBC 2?
December 7th, 2007 at 1:29 am
The song from the rebus advert would be fantastic if anyone knows it. I am only 18 so i cant remember what year it is from.
December 17th, 2007 at 8:48 pm
What is the name of the music for M & S food adverts ,trombone solo
January 7th, 2008 at 7:37 pm
Apologies for multi posting, think I joined the old thread.
Could anyone tell me what the music is that’s used by the BBC for the trailer of a new drama called Damages with Glen Close.
Thank you
Carolyn
January 16th, 2008 at 2:40 pm
The BBC had an advert for Omid Djalili’s show, and he sung a song called ‘I am Iranian living in UK’. What song was he covering, coz i heard the real version in Spar?
January 17th, 2008 at 11:06 pm
hi tim (32), sadly I’m old enought to remember the original of this..it’s Englishman in New York by the Police
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January 20th, 2008 at 6:19 pm
There was a TV car ad a few years ago.
The music was a pop song from a woman singer with a smattering of the lyrics being:
“Angel, , . . . . . . on my happiness.
Don’t stop , , , , , , , just a . . . . . . moving in.”
Very sketchy, but that’s all I remember.
Can anyone help ?
January 22nd, 2008 at 1:09 pm
Hello, there is/was (not sure if it’s still being shown) a recent Sky One trailer for shows in January. I’ve heard it elsewhere (i.e. TV shows, other adverts, and most certainly on a film soundtrack somewhere), but can’t remember what the song is called. It sounds similar to something Rob Dougan would produce, but I don’t think it’s him. Song sounds downtenpo, and I believe starts off with a short piano solo. If you can help me, I would be very grateful.
February 1st, 2008 at 11:28 am
I really want to know the song for the more 4 true stories advert. It goes along the lines of “my body is a cage…”.
It’s a beutiful track and i need it for my mp3 player!
February 1st, 2008 at 12:06 pm
Cher (36), the music from the More 4 true stories is by one of my favourite bands right now: Arcade Fire, from their stunning second album “Neon Bible”. Track is “My Body is a Cage”.
February 4th, 2008 at 11:21 pm
Could anyone tell me the name of the music played on the advert of the ‘Black Horse Bank’
Many thanks
February 9th, 2008 at 2:24 pm
hello. does anyone know what the music as from the paradise or bust advert that was running on BBC? its a slow sort of classical piece
thanks
d
March 29th, 2008 at 12:05 am
just found this site. something is driving me crazy. INSANE. a couple of years ago the bbc used the instrumental part of a dance track on various prog trailers. the actual track dates from about 99-01 i think. with the line in the song sung lingeringly buy a woman ‘ i looooooooove it.
please can anyone help.
March 31st, 2008 at 9:13 am
HI,
Anyone know the backing track to the current Eastenders trailer “The one with Rickyyyyyyyyyyyy & Bianca are back”, sound like The Righteous Brothers, possibly? Please anyone know It’s sending me daft, Cheers
April 7th, 2008 at 8:40 pm
BBC America is now showing the BBC 2 series, “The Restaurant” and I love the piano piece that plays at the end of each episode as the couples are sent to the challege or eliminated. Does anyone know the name and composer of this piece? Thanks in advance for your time.
April 21st, 2008 at 1:46 pm
what is the song called that plays on the new M Power Advert????? I’m desperate for it??? Cheers
May 15th, 2008 at 9:44 pm
Does anyone know the piece of music used on the current Cinema Advert for BBC Radio One. It’s quite a long advert and features loads of Radio One DJ’s talking about there favourite types of music. I know its not the same as the Television version which is only 29secs long. Please help i work in a cinema and hear it 10 to 15 times a day. There is no referance to it anywhere else on the internet as far as i can see.
Many thanks.
Mattfax
May 18th, 2008 at 7:23 pm
help. piece of music being used may 2009 over trailer for ER on c4/e4/more4 , acapella thing with the voices electronically altered? thanks in advance.
June 24th, 2008 at 9:16 pm
Mattfax, the music in the Radio One trailer is the Ting Tings, That’s not my name although the advert doesn’t have any of the vocals. Can find it here:
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=CjNPaSSU_4g&feature=related
August 24th, 2008 at 1:51 pm
If you are talking about the Piano song from the ‘Black horse bank’ advert, then its The Heart Asks Pleasure First – Michael Nymann
August 27th, 2008 at 10:30 pm
Does anyone know where to find the new tune to the iPhone advert just the accoustic one mild guitar i think bout 30 seconds long
Cheers
October 26th, 2008 at 8:47 pm
Does anyone know the song and artist being used on BBC FOUR’S trailer for IN LOVE WITH BARBARA ? he sings about a beautiful day, I can’t get the song out of my head.
December 1st, 2008 at 11:31 pm
Oh somebody please help and put me out of my misery. I keep hearing this track played for TV programme trailers. It’s just been used to advertise the Welsh Rally on Dave, I heard it used last week to advertise Devil’s Whore, and I’ve also heard it advertise some other trailer. It’s a heavy guitar riff, no lyrics.. but I’m am finally losing the will to live because I can’t find out what the track is or who it’s by. Can anyone help save my sanity? Pleaaaase.
December 5th, 2008 at 5:23 pm
Grounds For Divorce by Elbow
December 6th, 2008 at 4:03 pm
Firstly, sorry for the multi-posting on the old thread. I just came across this forum and was overly-excited that I wasn’t the only person who hears songs on adverts and trailers and then wishes they knew who sang it!
Anyways, does anybody happen to know the song in the background of the new Big Bang Theory trailer on E4? It’s the one where Sheldon shouts ‘Danger! Danger!’ and Penny says to Raj ‘do you think you’ll ever be able to talk in front of me without being drunk?’
It’s a sort of electro-alternative track. I thought it was something like OK GO or The Klaxons? Thanks
December 31st, 2008 at 1:59 pm
does anyone know the backing for the advert for the new bbc 4 comedy ‘getting on’? its being adverstised on the beeb at the moment
August 7th, 2009 at 10:33 pm
does anyone no the piano peice on the 2009 latest bbci player advert for bbc iplayer?
August 26th, 2009 at 11:12 pm
does anyone know the piece of music from ‘this week on bbc’ features david attenborough and is played on the piano?
August 27th, 2009 at 11:05 am
Message 55 – the music from “This week on the BBC” is I Giorni by Ludovico Einaudi or last week it used to be Moon and Moon by Bat for Lashes.
August 28th, 2009 at 2:42 pm
Does anyone know what the name of the piano music is that BBC1 is using to advertise the Becoming Jane programme this weekend?
August 31st, 2009 at 11:47 pm
Just answering my own query, it’s Ludovico Einaudi – Divenire
September 27th, 2009 at 8:26 pm
Does anyone know what the music is to the BBC ‘Life’ advert, with the slow motion walking-on-water reptile, and a David Attenborough voice-over?
September 28th, 2009 at 11:10 pm
James
Also trying to track down that music. It was also used by the F1 production team on Saturday’s Practice coverage for the Singapore GP, when the drivers review the track.
I hope they get back to me as it’s a cracking instrumental.
September 28th, 2009 at 11:46 pm
Same as the previous post by James… didn’t quite catch the whole thing but what was the music for the David Attenborough trailer (possibly for his online nature videos archive). It almost sounded like a cover of Coldplay’s Politik in parts but I don’t think that was it.
September 29th, 2009 at 7:44 pm
Regarding the song from the david attenborough advert, I’m trying to find this song aswell. I think its a remix of ‘The Surface of the Sun’ by John Murphy from the film Sunshine. This version sounds really good with the guitars in it.
September 29th, 2009 at 10:06 pm
To Paul, Post 27, is it Fink – This is the Thing
October 1st, 2009 at 5:40 pm
Hello. I’m a completely different James to the one that posted earlier, but I too am trying to track down the name of that David Attenborough Life trailer tune. Anyone worked it out yet? The advert is nearly, but not quite, long enough for me to get my mobile phone out, load up Shazam and do an audio capture. Nearly…
October 1st, 2009 at 7:56 pm
For the Life advert on BBC, it’s Kanada’s Death Pt.2. It’s part of the Sunshine official soundtrack.
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?i=297702910&id=297702863&s=143444
October 1st, 2009 at 8:21 pm
Thanks Sam!
October 1st, 2009 at 8:21 pm
Thanks a lot, thats the one. That version of the album is completely different to the one that I have. Cheers!!
October 22nd, 2009 at 10:30 pm
The new series of the BBC’s The Restaurant is being advertised (fish jelly etc.) and I wondered if anyone could tell me where the theme tune comes from. I recognise it, but can’t remember where I last heard it. Thanks