A Bowl of Stupid

Although I no longer have cable here in Bali, I’m still privy to some English-spoken advertisements circulating on local Indonesia television, including the one recently launched by Sony for their Bravia HD-TV, shot on location in the Indian states of Rajastan and Uttar Pradesh.

I absolutely love this video (which is essentially what it is) — not only for its stunning visuals (it takes viewers on a journey from a magnificent fort in Jaisalmer through the desert all the way to the Taj Mahal in Agra), but also for the splendid original music (composed in Singapore at Song Zu and recorded by Rob Barbato, from the indie L.A. band Darker My Love).

This is one of those things that, because the spot was developed by Sony Asia in and for the Pan-Asia region, I’m not sure if it’s in rotation back in the States. If not, here’s the spot (HD version here):

The spot has generated a lot of interest here in Asia, and now making the rounds online at YouTube is the “Making Of” behind-the-scenes documentary. I suggest you check them both out — this is some really great work.

(Via The Inspiration Room, which has even more information and production notes)

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