The new iPad commercial song
Update 10/2/2010: Apple released a new version of the iPad ad, titled “iPad is electric” and it features the same piano song playing in the commercial. Read on to hear and download the song.
Apple just released a new iPad commercial called “iPad is Delicious” that features the text “iPad is…” followed by images of someone browsing a pictured recipe book, playing games, reading books, writing on a virtual chalkboard, etc, the video is posted above if you haven’t seen it yet.
Playing in the background is a piano song with fingers snapping to a gradually increasing energy level and soon come handclaps, a bass line, and the whole shebang… of course since it’s an Apple commercial this song is about to get very popular and two people have already asked me what the song is.
What’s the name of the song in the new iPad commercial?
The song is ‘Never Stop’ by Chilly Gonzales, from an upcoming album titled “Ivory Tower” that will be available on September 14. There are actually two versions of this song available, a ‘rap mix’ and the ‘original mix’ which is an instrumental version.
Where can I get the song?
You can download the Never Stop EP on iTunes for $3 which has three versions of the song.
You can also order the full album now directly through the record label for $9 and the album comes as an MP3 download.
The record label also offers to download the “Never Stop (Rap Mix)” here for free at their website.
A quick note: If you like the song used in the iPad commercial you should buy the full album, it includes both versions of “Never Stop” and the other songs are just as good, providing a solid mix of funky piano riffs, catchy beats, smooth instrumentals, and electronic goodness.
Can I listen to the full song online?
Yes you can. Here are the full songs in both versions (via YouTube videos)
The rap mix:
The instrumental original mix:
In case you’re wondering how I always find out what song is playing in the Apple commercials, I just use Shazaam on my iPhone.
The beat is static – ~96bpm throughout the entire song. The overall volume/energy level increases, sure, but not the beat.
Yep, the music is yuck… It’s very generic and not very interesting or compelling in any way.
It’s the kind of music goofy “artsy” people listen to and rock their heads side to side and call it “nifty”, hahaha.
I think it’s simplicity is what makes it infectious…if you want interesting/compelling music, according to your standards, go pop in a widespread panic cd
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I think the beat is cool and groovy. A beat doesn’t have to have a lot going on in order to be good. It’s simplicity and arrangement is what makes it so addictive and right. Maybe you just have to be “artsy” in order to appreciate good music. I do agree that some parts are unnecessary because of all the add ons, but other than that, the beat is grade “B+” work. I have heard better, but for the genre, it’s pretty cool.
We used to use Shazam too, until we discovered Soundhound a few weeks ago. There is no going back at this point. Soundhound is better than Shazam in just about every way possible.
Exactly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I LOVE soundhoud, on the iPad it’s amazing
you got that right i love the ipad it is the best
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I think the song’s rhythm sounds like a rip off of the song “Changes” by Yes.
That song sounds a lot like a piano version of Fly Me Courageous by Driving N Cryin. Do you hear it?
The intro is really “Anything Goes” from the 30′s – Cole Porter
And I think it sure sounds like a rip off of Nina Simone’s version of ‘Sinnerman’.
the only thing that sounds remotely like sinnerman is that it is played on the piano.
Well, it’s syncopated….and got complex poly-rhythms. So…in that way, i suppose, It’s like Sinnerman.
Sounds like a less interesting version of King Crimson’s 1982 song “Waiting Man.”
Precisely.
Yes, crossed with Peter Gabriel’s “San Jacinto.” Y’all young prog nerds don’t know nothin’ about that.
No, it sounds like Starchild by Level 42. Check it. It’s in the same key even.
YES!!! You are correct!!
That song sounds a lot like a piano version of Fly Me Courageous by Driving N Cryin. Anyone else hear it? Does anyone remember that song?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okWzj-2TJTs
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Who is girl in red dress walking down street using iPad?
cole porter rip off.
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Does anyone have the sheet music, or notes?
wow.
This song sounds like nothing….and everything…..just like any other song. Just listen…or don’t, you douche-bags.
Cole Porter, King Crimson, nina Simone, for chrissakes.
Reminds me of a poor imitation of Brandt Brauer Frick – Orchestral instruments with a “house” vibe.
It’s alright.
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You could hear the exact music in Japanese movie,Yojimbo (1961) by Akira Kurosawa. Music by Masaru Satō.
do you know what is the song number of the latest ipad 2 ad,
soft music with piano..
any information will be appreciated
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All of you are dead wrong by a mile, you should be ashamed. This song is a ripoff of Lost Souls, by 2pac. FACT.