Mobile phone ringtones have been around for almost a decade, with the first commercial ringtone services said to have emerged in Finland in 1997. Gradually, they have become an established part of modern life, with some of them they have become front page news over the years. So, looking back at the history of ringtones, which ones stand out as the “greatest hits” or the “classics” of this new type of music format? Here’s an attempt at a top 10 list.
nokia melody
The Nokia Tune, based on a 13-note rendition of “Gran Vals” by Francisco Tárrega, a 19th century Spanish musician, is normally included in all Nokia phones as the default ringtone and has therefore become famous. or infamous due to its popularity. It’s the typical ringtone of the middle-aged businessman who doesn’t have the time or inclination to figure out how to change it.
Mosquito Tone
The mosquito tone or “Teen Buzz” is based on the adaptation of a high frequency sound designed to prevent teenagers from wandering outside the stores, without disturbing the elderly, who cannot hear the sound due to its tone. It began to be used and sold as a “silent ringtone” for teenagers to use, for example in class, without the teacher being able to hear it.
crazy Frog
The “Crazy Frog” ringtone was based on an animation called “The Annoying Thing” by Erik Wernquist, and was made famous by mobile content company Jamba, which heavily promoted “The Crazy Frog” on TV and the Internet. The ringtone spawned a chart hit based on a remix of “Alex F”, which went to number 1 in the UK, Japan, Australia and several European countries.
Nokia Morse Code SMS Alert
Similar to Nokia Tune, Nokia SMS Alert is probably the most famous “SMS Tone” designed to be used for text message notifications. The tone spells out “SMS” in Morse code.
classic telephone ring
With the rise of custom tones many people have decided to avoid them in favor of the classic “ringing” sound of a regular phone. Various surveys over the years have shown that this is one of the most popular shades.
Lord Mixalot
In 1992, Sir Mixalot, a rapper, had a huge hit with “Baby Got Back”, which was re-recorded as a ringtone with the lyrics “Pick up the phone! Pick up the phone! ‘Cause you don’t want to miss this.” call and I can’t lie!” This was one of the first “ringtone remixes” of popular songs to achieve success after being marketed by Jamba, the same company that produced the Crazy Frog ringtone.
R2D2 Ringtone
Ringtones based on the “R2D2” sounds from the movie Star Wars are becoming a popular choice for ringtones. The sounds of R2D2 are a great choice for a ringtone, as they are loud, easy to listen to, and distinctive, but they almost manage to avoid a tack, the novelty feels like some ringtones.
Nokia Death Remix
Based on the classic Nokia Tune, the Nokia remix “Dying” or “Flat Battery” is a humorous take on the classic Nokia Tune where the sound eventually dies out or explodes, giving a nod to the annoyance it can cause when listening. repeatedly.
CTU ringtone
The popular television show “24” features a very recognizable ringtone on the phones in the CTU office complex. The same sound is now marketed as a ringtone for mobile phones and is quickly becoming a huge hit.
ringtone
When Steve Jobs announced the launch of the iPhone in early 2007, his demo included a ringtone, which quickly became available as a recording on various websites. The ringtone has been described as “tinking holy angels” and was eventually included within the standard set of ringtones on the iPhone.