The market for video game music is on the rise. Proof? The music accompanying the ad for hit game Gears Of War (”Mad World” by Gary Jules and Michael Andrews), which also won the Cannes Silver Lion this year, has nailed the number one spot on iTunes. Get it? Advertising is the new hit maker.

One Response to ““Gears Of War” Hits Apple’s iTunes #1 Top Spot”


  1. Beautiful ad. I remember jumping up and being impressed when this came on in the middle of watching some boring TV.

    Music did chart previously just after Donnie Darko too though!


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