Ringtones for mobile phones have been around for almost a decade, and the first commercial ringtone services are said to have emerged in Finland in 1997. Gradually, they have become an established part of modern life, and some of them they have become headlines 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 is 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 for the middle-aged businessman who doesn’t have the time or inclination to figure out how to change it.
mosquito ringtone
The mosquito tone or “Teen Buzz” is based on the adaptation of a high-frequency sound designed to prevent teenagers from wandering out of stores, without disturbing older people, who cannot hear the sound due to its pitch. 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 made famous by mobile content company Jamba, which heavily promoted “The Crazy Frog” on TV and the Internet. The ringtone spawned a chart success based on a remix of “Alex F”, which went to No. 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 ringtone” designed to be used for text message notifications. The tone spells “SMS” in Morse code.
classic telephone bell
With the rise of custom ringtones, many people have decided to eschew them in favor of the classic “ringing” sound of a regular phone. Various surveys over the years have shown this to be one of the most popular shades.
Mister Mixalot
In 1992, Sir Mixalot, a rapper, had a big 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 Star Wars movie “R2D2” sounds 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, yet almost manage to avoid a tack, the novelty feels like some ringtones.
Nokia Death Remix
Based on the classic Nokia Tune, the Nokia “Dying” or “Flat Battery” remix is a humorous version of the classic Nokia Tune where the sound eventually fades or explodes, giving a nod to the annoyance it can cause when listening. repeatedly.
CTU ringtone
The popular television show “24” features a highly recognizable ringtone on phones in the CTU office complex. The same sound is now being marketed as a ringtone for mobile phones and is quickly becoming a big 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 “tinkling holy angels” and was eventually included within the set of standard ringtones on the iPhone.
