"1979"- The Smashing Pumpkins//Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris

YOOoo Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris directed "1979" by The Smashing Pumpkins! Can you see the similarities between this and the "Milky Way" ad? They're so good at these beautiful nostalgic car scenes. The song 1979 itself has the same wistful sound as Pink Moon by Nick Drake. Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris are able to externalize the feelings of these songs visually. I think it would be cool to make a mix tape inspired by the word "wistful," since I seem to be drawn to any song that has this feeling..

"Pink Moon" Nick Drake

Pink Moon digital collage (2012) | Milky Way (1999)

Summer feelings! This VW car commercial is surprisingly creative and inspiring for being a car commercial. A lot of its vibe comes from the Nick Drake soundtrack, but the moonlighting and the feeling of driving around at night compliments the song well. Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris, who brought you Little Miss Sunshine and music videos for bands like the Smashing Pumpkins, directed Milky Way. These two are a good example of how advertising can express creativity and can be a vehicle to share art with a huge number of people.