Is the Optus Whale Song real?

The award nominated Optus TV commercial – Whale Song – included footage of a humpback whale surfacing and breaching to the sound of violins. The footage was originally recorded in Tonga.

Do whales respond to music?

One study indicates that whales vastly prefer their own style of music. He has found that whales sometimes approach when they hear recordings of songs that are similar to their own, but that whale songs that have been manipulated to sound quite different tend to send the whales away or elicit no response at all.

What is a whale’s song called?

It consists of only very short, frequency-modulated pulses at around 20 Hz. Males have been found to produce such pulses over many hours in the breeding season. Recently, the minke whale has also been found to produce repetitive calling that looks like song. The call they use has been called a ‘boing’.

What is the song on the Optus ad?

Well-known Australian performers Tammin Sursok, Human Nature, Kate Ceberano, Lee Kernaghan, Tex Perkins, James Morrison, and Doug Parkinson recorded a classic and charming hit, ‘Give Me The Simple Life’, for the ad.

Do beluga whales understand music?

They also say that sound also doesn’t travel well from air to water, and so the beluga probably couldn’t hear the music very clearly. Whales do, however, make their sounds which can sound like whimsical music. Scientists believe that whales vocalize to locate one another, to find mates, and to socialize.

Do dolphins enjoy music?

According to Reiss, there’s currently a lack of scientific research about dolphins and their preference for music. However, she says that there is some evidence to suggest that dolphins do respond to rhythm, and there are some anecdotal claims that dolphins are able to respond to music in general.

Where can you watch whales?

Top Whale-Watching Destinations

• Santa Barbara, California.
• Monterey Bay, California.
• Kodiak Island, Alaska.
• San Juan Islands, Washington.
• Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
• Virginia Beach.
• Long Island, New York.
• Cape May, New Jersey.

Can you see whales from shore?

Look close to shore, and look out across the horizon. Watch for anything that breaks the surface of the water. Look for boats, especially if they are stopped. Whale-watchers in the Northwest often get fooled by driftwood or logs that look like animals, floating on the surface of the water.

Can you hear whale song above water?

Surface Behaviour. While you may not be familiar with the sounds made underwater by the humpback whales, the sounds you are able to hear are the ones created by surface behaviour. The sound this creates can be heard above and below the water.

Who is the girl in the Optus ad?

Gabrielle Miller (Australian actress)

When did the Optus whale song commercial come out?

Optus announced today a major brand campaign – Whale Song – to be launched nationally with the centre piece a 90 second television commercial on Sunday 22 March 2009. Michael Smith, Corporate Marketing Director said, “This bold and positive brand campaign illustrates the power of communication and the importance of our role in connecting people.

Is the whale in the whale song video real?

While M&C Saatchi set out to create music that would be reminiscent of whale song, but still appealing to humans, the whales in the video were not real, but instead were created by digital arts studio Animal Logic. The “whale song” ad campaign also consisted of a web site which allowed users to “interact” with whales through their keyboards:

Why is Optus the leading brand in Australia?

“Optus is a leading Australian brand which customers look to for innovation, choice and value. This investment in our brand shows the company’s optimism to deliver results for 2009 and beyond,” said Mr Smith.

Is the whale song a form of communication?

“Whale song is a form of communication,” says Ben Welsh, executive creative director, M&C Saatchi Sydney. “It’s a form of communication that the scientists at The University of Queensland have been able to decipher and learn.

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