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What's That Song in the Ford Fiesta Commercial?
- Posted on May 21st 2010 7:00PM by Adam Horne
'Janglin,' by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros
'American Idol' viewers were most likely tapping their feet on Tuesday night when Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros' joyous tune 'Janglin' started playing over Ford's latest car commercial. While the camera pans across a city scene, parkour enthusiasts, synchronized unicyclists and a band of parachutists put on a chaotic spectacle, all while an exuberant horn section and childlike chorus soundtrack the onscreen action.
Kicking off Ford's 'Pretty Big Deal' campaign, the ad begins with a young couple highlighting the car's "Look Ma, no keys!" ability before a celebratory snare kicks of the Magnetic Zeros' infectious, upbeat song from their debut album, 'Up From Below.' For the next 60 seconds, bouncy drums and doo-wop vocals provide the perfect aural accompaniment to the extras' whimsical displays of affection for the new Ford Fiesta.
Edwarde Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros have made a name for themselves playing their unique brand of psychedelic folk. The 10-piece Los Angeles collective led by Alex Ebert bring the hippie vibe in full force, and it matches the carefree spirit of the ad perfectly. The spot ends with Ford's newest catchphrase, "It's a pretty big deal." Considering the number of eyeballs that watched the ad --and ears that heard 'Janglin' -- on Tuesday's 'Idol' broadcast, for Edward Sharpe and Co. it most certainly is.
Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, 'Home'
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'American Idol' viewers were most likely tapping their feet on Tuesday night when Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros' joyous tune 'Janglin' started playing over Ford's latest car commercial. While the camera pans across a city scene, parkour enthusiasts, synchronized unicyclists and a band of parachutists put on a chaotic spectacle, all while an exuberant horn section and childlike chorus soundtrack the onscreen action.
Kicking off Ford's 'Pretty Big Deal' campaign, the ad begins with a young couple highlighting the car's "Look Ma, no keys!" ability before a celebratory snare kicks of the Magnetic Zeros' infectious, upbeat song from their debut album, 'Up From Below.' For the next 60 seconds, bouncy drums and doo-wop vocals provide the perfect aural accompaniment to the extras' whimsical displays of affection for the new Ford Fiesta.
Edwarde Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros have made a name for themselves playing their unique brand of psychedelic folk. The 10-piece Los Angeles collective led by Alex Ebert bring the hippie vibe in full force, and it matches the carefree spirit of the ad perfectly. The spot ends with Ford's newest catchphrase, "It's a pretty big deal." Considering the number of eyeballs that watched the ad --and ears that heard 'Janglin' -- on Tuesday's 'Idol' broadcast, for Edward Sharpe and Co. it most certainly is.
Can't find that song from that commercial? Send the commercial, movie or TV show to us at whatsthatsong@aim.com.
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joe
a lot of similarities to itchycoo park small faces
October 24 2010 at 2:54 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Glasshull
That song sucks big time and so does the commercial. They were billed as the "Musical Zeroes" on Letterman and the name fits to a tee!
Hate the song hate the commercial.
What adman sat there and SAID, "LETS HAVE DIPSHITS WAVE SIGNS."?
Katie
Ah another ad from Ford that makes you want to actually sit and watch through right to the end. It makes you think that if you went to Ford Direct and sat in the car that you would hear funky calming music and all things around you would be animated and entertaining. What a lovely feeling, I love this ad!
September 02 2010 at 10:02 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Kate
sounds and looks just like 1234
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davidwusanetmail
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Sounds a lot like Magnetic Zeros ripped of Feist's 1234. Listen to the horns near the end. Hope she (Feist) gets a piece this nice action.
May 25 2010 at 10:55 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
sarahn
i thought the exact same thing. and the commercial with the people with the signs, especially the aerial views, are even a ripoff of the feist 1234 music video.
July 10 2010 at 4:04 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Jivionyhilter hilter
That's song very nice .... when I saw and hear than I found this ......
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