Commercial free TV

So I did this a few years ago, but I always seem to come up with Ideas that could have worked on old posts.

So I am just going to round up a bunch of cool commercials that are cool due to their choice of music.

Samsung Galaxy – Where is my Mind.

Who doesn’t love a good Pixies song?  As Samsung continues to take over the mobile world, their products and commercials keep getting better.

This one is aimed at teens in a way that will make them say “you gotta get me this mom!”  The same way that I got hooked on new GI Joes.  (Do they even make commercials for toys anymore?)

If you don’t know the pixies, then get to know them. Please.

Volkswagen Golf – Da Da Da

This one is from 1997. Do you remember it?

It’s just a couple of guys driving around, apparently listening to some 1982 German synth pop.

The song is by a Ger man band named Trio, and it was their biggest hit. If I recall correctly it had a bit of a resurgence due to this commercial as well.

So check out the commercial then go buy the song on iTunes.  You can get it in English and German

Uncle Ben’s Rice – Show Me the Way

This one is short and sweet, and a great use of lyrics reflecting the meaning behind the commercial. 

It’s a cover of a Peter Frampton song. It sounds like a kid, but could be an adult. I tried to dig up info on it and got nowhere.

So here it is.

 Cadbury – In the Air Tonight

You may say this is cheating, but I disagree.

If you only get your viewing pleasure from TV in America, then you have not seen this.

That’s not me being snobby. This commercial never aired in America.

So Cadbury as a company makes more than just the eggs at Easter time.

But they’ve only started to bring their other products to mainstream US markets recently.  So back in 2007 they put out this commercial to try and regain popularity after a Salmonella scare.  Boy did it work, because you can buy this shit everywhere now.

Do I really need to tell you about the song?

WWE 2K17 – Downtown

So, I have been sucked back into the wrestling world by my kids, and I love it. Watching wrestling is fun, and if you don’t like it, well, then something might be wrong with you.

So, when you think of pro wrestling, you probably don’t immediately think of Petula Clark.

After this you will.  The WWE used this 53 year old song (yes the 60’s were that long ago) and made it work.  It provides a sweet soundtrack to something that can be very brutal.

You are basically taken through Suplex City. A very rough looking place.  The imagery and the music really do create such a great juxtaposition.

Crystal Pepsi – Right Now

So here is a double blast to the past

Remember Crystal Pepsi?

Remember the weird Van Halen video?

Crystal Pepsi was Pepsi, but it had no color, it was back this past summer, and honestly tasted better than I remembered it tasting.

The Van Halen original video won tons of awards, or maybe 3 or something.  I didn’t care for it, But I am a David Lee Roth Guy. (Hot for Teacher is one of the greatest songs ever!)

So check out this relic

Mitsubishi Eclipse – Days Go By

The commercial was alright

But this was better!

Gears of War – Mad World

So right off the bat, you have my favorite Video Game series,  Gears of War, and if you don’t know anything about the game, it’s a futuristic Alien fighting game with lots of twists and turns and great cut scenes.

Meanwhile, you have Gary Jules singing his cover of Tears for Fears 1982 song. The song was previously used in Donnie Darko. But for me, I think it is a great song for a video game.

Again, the juxtaposition is great.

Vonage – Woo Hoo

Remember Vonage? 

Remember this song?

Now that’s stuck in your head

And that is it for the list.

 Here is a longer version. Also, look at the band.  Is that what you pictured?

Ok, so those are all the commercials that I have for you today.

I hope you enjoy them, Now go shopping!!

I was not paid by any of these advertisers.

But if they want to pay me, I would oblige. 


Also Check out the original list of commercials here.