Two iPhone ringtones were secretly written by Grammy-winning musician Flying Lotus
Is your iPhone ringtone set to Chalet or Daybreak?
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If you’ve fallen in love with a couple of iPhone ringtones over the past few years, then don’t worry – there’s nothing wrong with your music taste. That’s because two of them were composed by a Grammy-winning musician.
WhileMarimbamight have been the classic iPhone OG ringtone, andReflectionsthe current default iniOS 17, there are plenty of other pre-loaded ones to pick from, dozens upon dozens in the so-called “Tone Store,” and, of course, the ability to make your own.
But two in particular stand out. As revealed in a recent episode of theTwenty Thousand Hertz podcast,ChaletandDaybreakwere the work of none other than Flying Lotus.
The artist took to X (the social platform formerly known as Twitter) to confirm the news, writing, “Appleleaked it so I can say it.”
Flying Lotus – real name Steven Ellison – also explained that the two have been around since iOS 13, which dates all the way back to 2019.
Apple leaked it so I can say it. I wrote some ringtones that have been in ur iPhone since ios13. ‘Daybreak’ +‘Chalet’ https://t.co/HHReqvxUgfAugust 21, 2024
Either ringtone can be set via Settings > Sounds & Haptics > Ringtones to be a default sound or for a specific contact, and each can also be used as an alarm clock.
I must admit both are pretty peaceful. Here’s a one-hour loop ofDaybreak:
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And here’sChalet:
The podcast episode in which the revelation appears focuses on theSound of Appleand covers everything from iPhone ringtones to alarm clock tones, and the audio interface chimes onAirPods Pro. For a company that always pays close attention to the details, it tracks quite well that it would go to the lengths of commissioning an artist with an impressive resume as a musician and producer.
TheSound of Appleepisode of theTwenty Thousand Hertzpodcast is available on a variety of platforms,including Apple Podcasts here. You’ll also find it among our list of thebest podcasts.
The only thing I’m left wondering is whetherDaybreakandChaletwere made inLogic Proon a Mac…
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Jacob Krol is the US Managing Editor, News for TechRadar. He’s been writing about technology since he was 14 when he started his own tech blog. Since then Jacob has worked for a plethora of publications including CNN Underscored, TheStreet, Parade, Men’s Journal, Mashable, CNET, and CNBC among others.
He specializes in covering companies like Apple, Samsung, and Google and going hands-on with mobile devices, smart home gadgets, TVs, and wearables. In his spare time, you can find Jacob listening to Bruce Springsteen, building a Lego set, or binge-watching the latest from Disney, Marvel, or Star Wars.
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