Foxtel background music

[FattyLumpkin]

Was in that stage of pondering what to watch on Foxtel, with the main menu on screen when I suddenly became aware of the background music - the Ramones "Sheena is a punk rocker" in a very ordinary "elevator music" genre!

I now actually listen to the music. Have now also recognised "Jumping Jack Flash" & Ballroom Blitz" in the very same style.

It's almost a Spicks n Specks version of "Look what they've done to my song".

Anyone else picked this up & what other tunes have been destroyed.

[Bully]

background music?? not sure what you mean, i know when you look through TV guide or planner and theres music there if thats what you mean?

[godoubleblues]

yeh I have heard some of those, reckon I have heard Jumping Jack Flash as well amonst some others I cant remember off the top of my head
next time I hear one I will post it on here

[panthergurl]

They are usually the songs that are being played on the lounge radio channel on 830 or something like that

[Booney]

Blitzkreig Bop

[Dogwatcher]

It's very clever by the people who do these ads etc.
They change the song around slightly, so that it's still recognisable and you look up to see the ad.
However, it's changed just enough so they don't have to pay royalties.

The Dominoes ad, featuring the new pasta dishes they make, is an example. In that film clip it's The Fratellis song Chelsea Dagger that is chewed up.

I've noticed a few other songs in ad jingles like this.