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As 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 havenR17;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). ThereR17;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 wasnR17;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 IR17;m with everybody else in feeling rather frustrated. Ben Griffith has been mooted, but itR17;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. TheyR17;re a less-well known Moby! Most recently BBC’s Genius Of Photography trailer featured Svo Hljott from the album Takk; HereR17;s hoping their new album (clicky for download details) contains as many delightful pieces of music. IR17;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. LetR17;s keep it friendly and polite!

48 Responses to “More on TV trailers and advert music”

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    Damian Byrn Says:

    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

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    Richard Says:

    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! :-)

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    Richard Says:

    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 :-)

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    Joye Says:

    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

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    Greg Says:

    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

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    Karen Says:

    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

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    Angel Says:

    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!

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    Sam Says:

    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!!

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    ZuesL Says:

    yes, can someone please tell us what the song is for earth: power of the planet. thanks in advance. ZuesL.

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    Zues L Says:

    its called hoppipolla by sigur ros the albums called takk

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    Angel Says:

    Hi Zeul L. Is your answer (10) for mine and Greg’s questions re “Earth” or for question 6? Ta

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    Zues L Says:

    my answer is for the earth advert. hope it helped

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    Greg Says:

    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…)

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    Finch Says:

    I’m hoping someone could name the song from the recent BBC radio advert, it’s the most recent one.

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    JC Says:

    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

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    Rose Says:

    whats the music on the iPhone advert?

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    Guy Says:

    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

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    Richard Says:

    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

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    Angel Says:

    Guy…. THANK YOU! You’re my hero. I can stop tearing my hair out now ;o)

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    Greg Says:

    Kasabian by Clubfoot

    Ahhh - thanks Guy, you’re a star!

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    Silke Says:

    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!!

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    Matt Says:

    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.

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    andrew griffin Says:

    thank you so much guy, you have made my day!

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    Silke Says:

    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

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    Silke Says:

    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

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    Smeeve Says:

    It’s Club Foot by Kasabian, not Kasabian by Club Foot. lol. :)

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    paul Says:

    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?

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    Kevin Burgum Says:

    What is the name of the song that is currently being used to advertise the Heroes series finale on BBC 2?

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    Ross Says:

    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.

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    peter Says:

    What is the name of the music for M & S food adverts ,trombone solo

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    Carolyn Says:

    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

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    tim Says:

    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?

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    sam Says:

    hi tim (32), sadly I’m old enought to remember the original of this..it’s Englishman in New York by the Police :o)

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    Aitch Says:

    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 ?

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    Chris Says:

    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.

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    Cher Says:

    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!

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    Richard Says:

    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”.

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    Jacquie Says:

    Could anyone tell me the name of the music played on the advert of the ‘Black Horse Bank’

    Many thanks

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    Di Says:

    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

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    paul Says:

    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.

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    Joseph Says:

    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

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    Jen Says:

    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.

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    andy Says:

    what is the song called that plays on the new M Power Advert????? I’m desperate for it??? Cheers

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    Mattfax Says:

    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

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    nico Says:

    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.

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    Stevee Says:

    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

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    StevePratt Says:

    If you are talking about the Piano song from the ‘Black horse bank’ advert, then its The Heart Asks Pleasure First - Michael Nymann

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    Horatio Says:

    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


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