Green Eggs & Dan

The Smiths – William, It Was Really Nothing live on Top of The Pops in 1985

Daniel — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 20:36:32 +0000

Despite not really liking Morrisey I am a big fan of The Smiths and I think, for the moment at least, that William, It Was Really Nothing may be my favourite song of theirs. This is it being performed on a delightfully 80′s episode of Top of The Pops in 1985. Enjoy.

Filed under: Live Music, Music

Southern Comfort Whatever’s Comfortable Shampoo advert

Daniel — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:30:32 +0000

Southern Comfort have introduced a new facial hair sprouting, awesome boot wearing, lady pleasing, Southern Comfort sipping hero to their Whatever’s comfortable campaign. While this long haired, snake skin booted, handle bar moustached maverick may never quite live up to the success of his scantily clad predecessor he is still pretty awesome.

The ad campaign also introduces a new, very cool soundtrack in the form of Lou Johnson’s – The Beat.

Filed under: Advertising campaigns, YouTube Hero

Mentos Thailand Bruce Lee advert

Daniel — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 19:49:38 +0000

I quite this bizarre Thai Mentos advert despite not understanding it very well. It features a man who struggles with his commute (I assume). When he gets home and eats a Mentos he is inspired to make an inflatable Bruce Lee style yellow spandex outfit (huh?) that he later uses to get onto the train unobstructed (unsure how this would help, not entirely sure fat people find the commute easier?). It gets even more bizarre as it is revealed that the carriage is filled with mainly beautiful women who go wild with excitement when the man deflates his outfit and imitates Bruce Lee.

Filed under: Advertising campaigns

Kellogg’s Special K Aldi Spoof

Daniel — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 19:27:58 +0000

Kellogg’s Special K has released this commercial that spoofs the successful formula used by Aldi to promote its non brand products. It tries a little too hard for me but I still like the idea.

Filed under: Advertising campaigns

Bastille – Pompeii live for the Mahogany Sessions

Daniel — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 21:40:30 +0000

If by some small chance you follow this blog closely you will have noticed that I have featured The Mahogany Sessions on here a fair few times before. I generally really like the acts they feature and I think they way they film the clips is really appealing. This awesome spot featuring Bastille performing Pompeii is their greatest success to date and is the first Mahogany video to pass 1 million YouTube views.

Filed under: Live Music, Music, YouTube Hero

Portugal. The Man – Evil Friends live for en Mouv’Session

Daniel — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 20:36:22 +0000

I really love this song and it is another one I have spent ages searching for a decent live version and I am happy to report that I have finally found one thanks to en Mouv’Session. This is the brilliant Portugal. The Man performing Evil Friends live. It’s great. Their new album Evil Friends is available for download now, you should buy it.

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Volkswagen Jetta Wedding advert

Daniel — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 21:51:51 +0000

I really like this new VW Jetta wedding advert that features a groom who is extremely protective of his car and will go to any lengths to protect it.

Filed under: Advertising campaigns

Bear’s Den – Agape live at St. Stephen’s Church 2013

Daniel — Wed, 29 May 2013 22:18:17 +0000

This is Bear’s Den performing Agape at St. Stephen’s Church in March this year. It’s pretty awesome. There is a chance I will be watching them and a lot of other bands that I am rather excited about this weekend at Bushstock. You should be jealous.

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Google’s Chromebook: For Dads advert

Daniel — Wed, 29 May 2013 22:01:32 +0000

Following on from the success of the Here’s to the Moms advert for mothers day Google have released this short Chromebook: For Dads advert for Fathers day. It’s not quite as effective, possibly because it is only 18 seconds long, but I still like that they have taken the time to make it.

Filed under: Advertising campaigns

Connor Youngblood – A Summer Song live at Tammany Hall in 2012

Daniel — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:45:09 +0000

This is Connor Youngblood performing live at Tammany Hall at CMJ last year, it’s great. I have wanted to post his song Vegas for ages now but haven’t found a live version worth sharing. Lucky for me I found this great live version of A Summer Song.

Connor Youngblood – Vegas

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