Mobile phone ringtones 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 made news headlines over the years. So, looking back at the history of ringtones, which ones stand out as the “greatest hits” or “classics” of this new kind of music format? Here’s an attempt at a top 10 list.
Nokia Tune
The Nokia Tune, based on a 13-note rendition of “Gran Vals” by Francisco Tárrega, a 19th century Spanish musician, is typically included in all Nokia phones as a default ringtone and has therefore become famous. or infamous because of its popularity. It’s the typical ringtone of the middle-aged businessman who doesn’t have the time or desire 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 repel teenagers from wandering outside the stores, without disturbing the elderly, who could not 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 the mobile content company Jamba, which heavily promoted “The Crazy Frog” on television and the Internet. The ringtone generated a chart success based on a remix of “Alex F” that reached number 1 in the UK, Japan, Australia and several European countries;
Nokia Morse Code SMS Alert
Similar to Nokia Tune, the 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 ring
With the rise of custom ringtones, many people have decided to avoid them in favor of the classic “ringing” sound of a normal telephone. Various surveys over the years have shown this to be one of the most popular shades.
Sir Mixalot
In 1992 Sir Mixalot, a rapper had a huge hit with “Baby Got Back” which was rerecorded as a ringtone with the lyrics “Pick up the phone! Pick up the phone! Because you don’t want to miss this.” call and I can’t lie! “This was one of the first” ringtone remixes “of popular songs that achieved success after being marketed by Jamba, the same company that produced the Crazy Frog ringtone.
R2D2 ringtone
Ringtones based on the movie “R2D2” sounds that make Star Wars in the movie are emerging as a popular choice for ringtones. R2D2 sounds are a great choice for a ringtone as they are loud, easy to hear, and distinctive, but almost manage to avoid a tack, the novelty feels like some ringtones.
Nokia Dying 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 goes flat or explodes, giving a nod to the annoyance it can cause when played repeatedly. .
CTU ringtone
The popular television show “24” features a highly recognizable ringtone on CTU office complex phones. The same sound is now marketed as a mobile phone ringtone and is fast becoming a huge hit.
iphone 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 “holy angels tinkling” and was eventually included within the standard ringtone established on the iPhone.