Apple today posted a new iPod+iTunes ad featuring Bob Dylan.
[Bob Dylan] was a very clear thinker, and he was a poet. I think he wrote about what he saw and thought. The early stuff is very precise. But, as he matured, you know, you had to unravel it a little bit. But once you did, it was just as clear as a bell. I was listening the other day to “Only a Pawn in Their Game.” You know, when Medgar Evers was shot there were all these folk songs written about it. Dylan thought it through so carefully, and wrote this brilliant song about it. And that stuff’s as good today as when he penned it… Steve Wozniak turned me on to him. I was probably … oh … maybe 13, 14.” – Apple CEO Steve Jobs (Rolling Stone, December 03, 2003)
Without further ado:
http://www.apple.com/ipod/ads/dylan/
NICE!!!
I liked it… but the silhouette figure actually seemed to ‘take away’ from the ad. Should have kept it more simple.
the same bob dylan that sued apple for calling its software dylon?
Who’s your daddy now!!!
*kicks Ballmer in the nutz*
I SAID, WHO’S YOUR FRIGGING DADDY BEOTCH!!
*kicks Micheal Dell in the nutz*
What you wants some too?
*kicks Sim Woo in the nutz*
V Nice and so much better than the oh-so-smug ads I’ve endured on the Apple website recently.
DJ:
The Mac ads are not smug. They are just RIGHT. Pity you’re so thin-skinned and emotionally crippled that a funny ad can upset you.
Even Bob Dylan says the way new songs are recorded (digitally) sucks. He says he hasn´t heard a good sounding song since vinyl.
But then he may be going deaf….
Nice Ad… Dylan’s new album is amazing. I can’t wait to see him live (again).
Apple is doing a really good job of appealing to all people with their ads– the iPod is teen-hip and geezer wise. Smart approach.
Notice those pre-ads of Zune? Quasi-heroin chic futurama young’ns. That’s cool, but not everyone is jonesin’ for an Xbox or a hypodermic for Christmas.
Just downloaded his new album. Some good stuff on there and a few video clips as well just for good measure. He sounds a bit scratchy on a few tracks and I thought Willie Nelson?
Good album all around. Need to listen a few dozen more times to get the music embedded for good. Well worth the pennies.
Leo
What a great ad. But then, I am a old geekette, so yeah, Steve has my number.
And what a great quote about Dyland from Steve Jobs:
The early stuff is very precise. But, as he matured, you know, you had to unravel it a little bit. But once you did, it was just as clear as a bell.
It seems like that applies to Steve and Apple as well.
Thanks for the quote, and the link, MDN. It doesn’t get any better than this . . . .
Just imagine what Dylan could do with a cowbell.
You know where the answer is my friend.
Great advert from one of the greatest ever. Nice to see Apple teaming up with the best.
This, and the Apple ads, and their products, and their software, all go to show what good taste Apple has.
And what poor taste Microsoft has. It makes it hysterically funny that they are trying to help make pc’s that ‘people will love’ using colours like Obisidium Black and Ice white. Why don’t they just tell the manufacturers to copy Macs, like they copy OSX?
http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/jul2006/tc20060726_652632.htm?chan=technology_technology+index+page_today's+top+stories
Oh and MDN I think you need to get a copy of the MS design booklet so we can all get a closer look!
I will never understand why anyone would want to own anything by Bob Dylan. He has the worst voice in the history of the world, and his songs are sorely overrrated. He’s also butt-ugly. It’s the classic “everyone says he’s great, so he must be” mentality that the hypnotics of our culture line up for so they feel part of something that’s not there. Bob Dylan sucks…period! This attention to Dylan is almost as ridiculous as the U2 iPod, and utter waste of plastic and electronics. Enough with the theme stuff already. I’m still reeling from the ill-fated Dalmation and Flower Power iMacs.
iMaki– I take it that you don’t like Dylan?
It seems like iMaki hates the world.
Go listen to Jessica Simpson or some other pop crap, and leave the real music to the adults.
Bye bye now.
“He’s also butt-ugly.”
iMaki, this says it all about your musical taste. So, how was Paris Hiltons latest album anyway?
iMaki, you are obviously a young fooligan. If he is not your generation than that’s cool, but there is no need to deride the man and his looks. You should look at the man inside not the paint job.
I suggest you take a look at yourself before you write any more of that crap you just posted.
Have a good life.
Leo
I went to two Dylan concerts in the 90’s. Both times Bob was more inebriated than I was, which was notable. He should have refunded our money instead of subjecting his fans to his mumbling, songs cut short, and forgotten lyrics (which, of course, HE wrote). He has a niche, isn’t very profound any more, and sucks up easy money just like Jessica Simpson. I will eventually find Modern Times for free somewhere, and check it out…….but try as he might, he ain’t God ever, or even good, sometimes.
iMaki, Get a life.
I agree that just because “everyone says something is so great” doesn’t mean that it is… but sometimes everyone is right. And if you don’t like Dylan… who cares… but at least come up with a decent criticism.
While Dylan’s voice isn’t as pretty as some, he uses his voice in ways that no one does… and his lyrics are more important than his voice anyway. (many people think he intentionally has a harsh voice so his lyrics stand out more… If you want to hear Dylan with a pretty voice, just listen to Nashville Skyline)
When you have recorded over 40 albums and 500 songs (as Dylan has), maybe then you’ll have an appreciation for musicianship.
Joe: I’ve seen Dylan several times, and back in the 90’s he was almost incoherent… but in the last few years he has really stepped it up… I suggest you check him out this tour. And of course he ain’t God… he’s the first one to tell you that… As far as sucking up easy money… he never charges more than $40 a ticket (unless there are other performers with him) unlike the other Rockers of his time that charge $300 for floor seats and $90 for nose bleeds…
I’m shocked as shit Bob would make a commercial for anyone. He’s always been so anti-commercial.
As shocking as it is that Dylan made this commercial, it is no way near as shocking as his previous commercial for Victoria’s Secret. http://www2.victoriassecret.com/html/popup/dylan/videoHigh.html
I know I’m starting to sound like an Apple Hater, but I wish Apple and HP could switch AD campaigns… HP’s is much more Hip & Cool… The Computer is Personal Again… I always expect to see a MacBook/Pro after that comment…
I heart Bob Dylan, he is such a smart wise man, and is seriously one of my greatest role models ever… Hes also “not part of my generation”… music is music, and its good when its good no matter when its made!
Also i love the paris hilton album
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