Nokia Ringtones 2022
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The Nokia tune is a phrase from a composition for solo guitar, Gran Vals, composed in 1902 by the Spanish classical guitarist and composer Francisco Trrega.[1] It has been associated with Finnish corporation Nokia since the 1990s, becoming the first identifiable musical ringtone on a mobile phone; Nokia selected an excerpt to be used as its default ringtone.[2]
The Nokia tune first appeared on the Nokia 2010 released in 1994, under the name ringtone Type 5, showing that it was just one of the normal ringtones. The tune's original name varied in the ringtone list, listed as Type 13 on some phones, or Type 8 on others. In December 1997 with the introduction of the Nokia 6110, ringtones were each given a specific name, and the tune received the name "Grande valse". Some later Nokia phones (e.g. some 3310s) still used Type 7 as the name of the Nokia tune.[6] In 1998, "Grande valse" was renamed to "Nokia tune" and effectively became Nokia's flagship ringtone.
The Nokia tune has been updated several times, either to take advantage of advancing technology or to reflect musical trends at the time. The first polyphonic MIDI version of the Nokia tune, created by composer Ian Livingstone[7] (often mistaken as being Thomas Dolby's work),[8] was introduced in 2001 with the release of two South Korea-exclusive devices, the Nokia 8877 and the Nokia 8887. The Nokia 3510, released in 2002, was the first globally released phone to include this version, using Beatnik's miniBAE technology. The Nokia 9500 Communicator in 2004 introduced a realtone recorded piano version. A guitar-based version was introduced with the Nokia N78 in 2008, reflecting the popularity of nu-folk at the time.[3]
The Nokia N9 in late 2011 introduced a new version, which was created by in-house composer Henry Daw. This version uses a marimba for its melody, and was intended to be genre-neutral.[9] The same year, a contest titled Nokia Tune Remake was held on the crowdsourcing website Audiodraft.[10] The winning entry was a dubstep version, which was shipped on many Nokia phones from 2012 to 2013 alongside the regular Nokia tune. Another updated version of the Nokia tune was introduced in 2013, built on the same principles as the 2011 version. In 2018, a new version was introduced on HMD Global's Nokia 1 and 7 Plus, and remains in use. This was also created by Henry Daw; it was intended to be an evolution of the 2013 version while retaining similar instrumentation.[11]
Other versions have been produced for specific models. These include a slow piano version for the Nokia 8800 by Ryuichi Sakamoto,[12] and a slow guitar version for the Nokia 8800 Sirocco Edition by Brian Eno.[13]
In December 1999, Jimmy Cauty, formerly of The KLF, and Guy Pratt released the mobile telephone-themed novelty-pop record "I Wanna 1-2-1 With You" under the name Solid Gold Chartbusters which heavily samples the theme.[14] It was released as competition for the UK Christmas number one single but only got to number 62.[15] The release of this song prevented the Super Furry Animals from releasing their song "Wherever I Lay My Phone (That's My Home)" from the album Guerrilla as a single, on the grounds that it was also based on a mobile phone theme.[16][17]
The Indonesian rock band The Changcuters included the segment of the Nokia tune on their song "Parampampam". The song was included on their 2011 album Tugas Akhir and was also featured on the Nokia X2-01 for the Indonesian market.[22]
This category celebrates the iconic sound legacy of Nokia, offering a collection of ringtones and alerts from both classic and modern Nokia phones and smartphones. These sounds, known for their distinctive and memorable tones, provide a nostalgic touch for former Nokia users and a unique option for those looking to personalize their current devices. Ideal for anyone fond of the classic Nokia sound experience or seeking distinctive ringtones and notification sounds, this collection offers high-quality audio clips reminiscent of one of the most recognizable brands in mobile technology. Available for free download, these Nokia sounds are perfect for adding a touch of nostalgia or uniqueness to your device.
YouTube channel Tech Product Bangers uploaded the compilation over the weekend, on 2nd April, following news of the revered composer's death on 28th March. "In honor of Ryuichi Sakamoto..., I have created a video compilation of all the ringtones and alerts on the Nokia 8800, most of which are his work," TPB shared on Twitter. "Please take a listen, some lovely sounds here."
The video features ringtones, alerts, alarms and more that Sakamoto composed for the Nokia 8800 mobile phone released in 2005. Also included is Sakamoto's piano arrangement of the classic Nokia ringtone composed by Francisco Trrega. In addition to the pre-loaded sounds, there are rips from related software, CDs and website.
ROBERT SIEGEL, HOST: There was a time when cell phones were used to make calls and many of the calls were defined by this.(SOUNDBITE OF NOKIA RINGTONE)SIEGEL: The Nokia ringtone, it was introduced in 1994. Last Friday, Nokia - once the world's cell phone leader - sold its dwindling phone business to Microsoft for a lot of money, seven and a half billion dollars.Until today, no one had said what becomes of that ringtone, a tune Nokia says is played about 20,000 times a second worldwide.SACHA FRERE-JONES: I'm pretty sure it's the first ringtone I ever heard.SIEGEL: Sasha Frere-Jones is pop critic for The New Yorker magazine and he's written about ringtones.FRERE-JONES: Francisco Tarrega wrote this in 1902. It's a waltz in three. And the figure that we know comes about 15 seconds into the piece.(SOUNDBITE OF NOKIA AD)SIEGEL: The composition "Gran Vals" was first used by Nokia in 1992 in that commercial, its first-ever TV commercial for mobile phones. A couple of years later, it was adopted as a ringtone.The New Yorker's Shasa Frere-Jones predicts it will serve a purpose in future TV shows and movies.FRERE-JONES: This now will be a signifier for a phone in the '90s.SIEGEL: And if you're feeling a little nostalgic for the '90s, Microsoft tells us the ringtone will continue to be an option on Nokia-branded devices.(SOUNDBITE OF MUSIC, "GRAN VALS")
A collection of Nokia ringtones composed by Ryuichi Sakamoto have been shared online. The composer, actor and electronic pioneer passed away on April 2nd, aged 71. His death prompted tributes from Massive Attack, the David Bowie estate, Johnny Marr, Questlove and countless others.
Sakamoto rose to fame as a founding member of the pioneering Japanese electronic outfit Yellow Magic Orchestra. He went on to establish himself as a revered composer for the big screen, earning numerous awards for his work on such films as The Last Emporer, The Revenant, The Sheltering Sky and Merry Christmas, Mr Lawrence, the latter of which saw him act alongside David Bowie.
Sakamoto was first diagnosed with cancer in 2014, which returned in 2021. He released his final album, 12, earlier this year. He spent two years working on the project, with each track named after the date it was written.
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