13 Ekim 2012 Cumartesi

(Review) Old Grand-Dad 100 proof Bonded Bourbon Whiskey

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Mystique: 1-10 points
Score: 2
It doesn't really have any

Color: 1-10 points
Score: 8
Nice dark garnet

Scent: 1-10 points
Score: 8
bourbon / vanilla / caramel

Initial Impression: 1-10 points
Score: 6
Cheap, old mannish and unexciting

Mouthfeel: 1-10 points
Score: 3
very oily / coating

Taste: 1-10 x 4 points
Score: 16
big burn / alcohol / slight woody taste

Raw Score Total: 41 points

Bonus Points
Value 1-10 points
Score: 2
It's not that cheap, but it tastes cheap $19.99 for a 750ml

Total Score: 43 points

I don't normally drink this stuff. I bought a small bottle just to do this review. You might see this in some old bar or maybe your grandmother has some sitting in the liquor cabinet, but I don't think its very popular anymore. There's good reason for that as this is the worst bourbon I have ever had. I drink bourbon pretty regularly from about five or so different brands. I've had many others over the years, but never tried The Old Grand-Dad. No one in my family drank it, so I can't even say maybe I sneaked some out of the liquor cabinet as a kid. It does look and smell great so I had high hopes that I had possibly found another cheap good bourbon, but as soon as it hits your tongue the horror show begins. Captain Spaulding couldn't burn your mouth with a flame thrower any worse. I drink Wild Turkey regularly and I'm used to high proof bourbons, but this doesn't even come close. I think me experience went like this:

“ Ahhhh...AHHHHH!...EWWW...BLECH!”

First it's the big burn on your tongue. You’re then wondering if you just drank rubbing alcohol. After that maybe someone must have pinched your nose until you opened your mouth and they rubbed a tongue depressor all over your tongue until your breath is the same as a Canadian Beaver. Next someone must have crashed the Exxon Valdez in your mouth to create an oil slick this big. Finally you're dazed and just trying to figure out what the hell you just did. If you add some water to it, which usually opens up the flavor of bourbon the whole horror show completely disappears like it folded up it's tent and moved on to the next town. It's work is done here. It just leaves a vaguely alcohol smell and oily aftertaste where it was. A strange experience indeed. The price is high too - it's not a value by any stretch. If your looking for a cheaper bourbon that's good, buy Evan Williams and skip the tickets to this horror show.

(Review) Monte Alban 100% Agave Mezcal 80 Proof

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Mystique: 1-10 points
Score: 10
It has mystery / The worm / why is it the only one on the shelf

Color: 1-10 points
Score: 7
pale clear yellow / nothing special

Scent: 1-10
Score: 8
Agave / Wood / Earth

Initial Impression: 1-10
Score: 8
Cool patterned bottle / THE WORM

Mouthfeel: 1-10 points
Score: 8
Thicker than water / Not Oily / pleasant

Taste: 1-10 x 4 points
Score 36
Very Smooth / Slight Bitter / Very Small Burn

Raw score total: 77 points

Bonus Points: Value 1-10 points
Score: 9
$25 for a 750ml its just below premium tequila and way above regular in taste and priced like regular tequila Score: 9

Total Score: 86 points

I could write forever about Mezcal, so I'll try to hit the basics. It's not tequila even though its made from the agave plant and it has a history dating back to the Central American Indians. The Spanish Conquistadors were thirsty after all that raping and pillaging and they wanted to get hammered and party. The local priest had conjured up a new batch of pulque and they gave it a shot. What they wanted was rum, and this stuff was too thick and pulpy but it had potential. So they stopped raping and pillaging for a while and got to work refining the stuff and using their superior knowledge of distillation to make something more potent and drinkable. After all, what fun is conquering an indigenous population sober, and rum was too expensive or unavailable so lets try some chemistry! All in the name of having a good time of course. The distillation technique for making Mezcal was primarily started in the Oaxaca region of Mexico and involves using hearts of the Agave plant and mashing them with a horse drawn stone wheel. Then straining and fermenting the liquid using a steam distillation method. This process is still used today and gives Mezcal its smooth and distinct flavor. Mezcal in keeping with the Conquistador tradition is usually taken as a shooter mostly with salt and a lime wedge for maximum effect. This one goes down smooth and flavorful. Its sometimes chased with sangarita (a shot of a citrus mixed tomato juice). The 2 go together very well and its a welcome addition. Lastly every bottle of Monte Alban Mezcal comes with an Agave worm. The website states that those that eat the worm gain power and strength. I also think it could be used as a drink holder, but as it's usually a shooter it doesn't sit around long. Mostly it winds up being a challenge to see who will get it and if they with eat it. It only adds more fun to a good time.

(Review) Patron Silver 100% Agave Tequila 80 Proof

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Mystique: 1-10 points
Score: 6
Currently the douchebag drink of choice

Color: 1-10 points
Score: 9
perfectly clear

Scent: 1-10 points
Score: 6
Barely agave / No smell

Initial Impression: 1-10 points
Score: 5
Nice Bottle / douchey reputation

Mouthfeel: 1-10 points
Score: 8
No oil /disappears quickly

Taste: 1-10 x 4 points
Score: 20
Woody Cedar? / No Burn / bad aftertaste

Raw score total: 54

Bonus Points: Value 1-10 points
Score: 3
$40 for a 750ml overpriced for lack of flavor there are much better premium tequilas

Total Score: 57 points

It appears this Tequila is very popular with the Jersey Shore crowd and while I like that tequila is gaining a little popularity I can't say I like the Douche-bag Patrol being associated with it. I do understand why they like it though as it has almost no flavor and smell. I expect as much from the crowd that drinks premium vodka as a mixer. In short, this is Tequila for Sissies, over-refined and laking flavor. To be less harsh I could say that if you don't like tequila or you don't like to taste your alcohol in your drink then this tequila might be for you. To me it’s only flavor is like the cedar chips you put in a hamster cage. After checking their website (which is very nice and full of pictures) I see they ferment the Agave in wooden barrels which is probably where it picks up that taste. I hope their anejo is tastier and ill have to try that at a later date. If you're looking for a premium tequila look elsewhere as this is one I don't think can stand on it's own on the rocks. As a shooter with lime and salt it loses all flavor completely. Maybe it's the lack of flavor making it popular, or maybe its just that name is a bit easier to pronounce.

(Review) Gordons Vodka 80 proof

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Mystique: 1-10 points
Score: 5
none really

Color: 1-10 points
Score: 9
perfectly clear

Scent: 1-10 Points
Score: 8
very little slight alcohol

Initial Impression: 1-10 points
Score: 8
decent not really sure

Mouthfeel: 1-10 points
Score: 5
really none not good or bad

Taste: 1-10 x 4 points
Score: 32
no real taste clean smooth

Raw total score: 67 points

Bonus Points: Value 1-10
Score: 8
$12.99 a 1.75 in my area

Total Score: 75 points

There's not much to say about this. Gordon's web page is all about their gin and no mention of the vodka. No one else seems to have much to say about it either. A few mentions here and there about it's low price and that's about it. I'm not a heavy vodka drinker. Vodka is the one liquor that is judged by it's lack of flavor and smell. This neutral-ness indicates higher quality. In order to market that nothingness they've come up with fancy bottles and names. Making a swing through the vodka section is a treat for me to look at all the pretty glass. Gordon's gives up the pretty to give you a good value. A plain bottle almost exactly the same as the gin with different colors on the label. The smell is OK, and not overpowering, the taste is almost non existent there's no oily aftertaste either. there's something there, but it's definitely not like some of the even cheaper vodka's that make you think of rubbing alcohol or brake fluid. Now I wouldn't want to drink it straight or on the rocks, but it makes a fine mixer and is a perfect candidate for making your own infusions. Gordon did a good job at making a inexpensive neutral spirit, perfect for a rail standard issue. Good job Mr. Gordon.

(Review) Hendrick's Gin 88 proof

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Mystique: 1-10 points
Score: 9 Nifty bottle, Interesting reputation

Color: 1-10 points
Score: 10 I think Gin and Vodka are cheating here

Scent: 1-10 points
Score: 9 light juniper botanicals, also orange, coriander, fresh scent

Initial impression: 1-10 points
Score: 10 so far seems quite excellent

Mouthfeel: 1-10 points
Score: 9 thicker than regular gin then disappears

Taste: 1-10 x 4 points
Score: 36 pepper, cucumber, orange, lemon, rose, clean taste, fast burn then gone

Raw Score: 83 points

Bonus: Value 1-10 points
Score: 9 $34 a bottle, right in line with other premium gins

Total Score: 92 points

An interesting gin. I could really leave it at that and do it justice, but It doesn't really tell you about it now does it. This gin is like one of your friends relationships when you're wondering how that happened and they say well it's complicated and leave it at that. As if you're some 6 yr old that won't understand grown up things. Although the description will fit I'm not about to treat you that way. Hendrick's Gin doesn't think you should be treated that way either and they're pleased to tell you all about this gin of theirs and why it's different. The website is rather amusing and looks like a Terry Gilliam segment of Monty Python's Flying Circus. Hendrick's is a Scottish gin. Hell you say? No Really it is. It's a pleasant, smooth gin that's not too juniper and has an interesting aftertaste. I came to learn while drinking Hendrick's that my tongue associates cucumbers with salt. That's the big difference, a very slight taste of cool cucumbers. I kept thinking it was a salty flavor, but there's no salt in it. Hence my discovery. It's not cucumber infused and doesn't taste like cucumbers, it's very slight and you might miss it. If you make it in a gin and tonic with a cucumber slice it becomes more prevalent. It and the rose petal aroma are very, very, ethereal. You only notice them like a ghost walked into the room. What was that! A strange encounter. You will not mistake this for something else. It's flavor is Gin. Juniper and Botanicals. If you like Tanq 10 or Bombay Sapphire this is worth a try. A light almost refreshing gin that has become my top shelf favorite.



12 Ekim 2012 Cuma

Google Maps Hello world Commercial Song Let's Go Everywhere by Medeski, Martin & Wood.

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Google's fresh commercial is HERE. Always, I think Google commercial looks very simple and easy like this one. In addition, Very cool and interesting with exciting music. More, I like the font by Google commercial It looks very simple and cute. So, I can say "IT IS MY STYLE". In addition, The Google commercial has very useful information about Google. So, You can get the tip for using Google. Let's see again this commercial, shall we?


Google Maps: Hello world Commercial
Song: Let's Go Everywhere by Medeski, Martin & Wood

Say hello to maps that can take you to all seven continents and even the moon. Experience Street View, 3D maps, turn-by-turn directions, indoor maps and more across your devices.
A song that played in this Google Maps commercial is "Let's Go Everywhere" by American jazz trio Medeski, Martin & Wood, which came out on January 8, 2008. and it is their children's album "Let's Go Everywhere". You can download the song from Amazon.


Song: Let's Go Everywhere by Medeski, Martin & Wood
Released: January 8, 2008 (From the Album Let's Go Everywhere)
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Southern Comfort Patio Whatever's Comfortable Commercial Song Hit Or Miss by Odetta.

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Very Surprising commercial by Southern Comport. And It is very short commercial. There is a beach with a swimsuit man. He looks more free than any other people. Of course, He has a glass of Southern Comfort. He looks very comfort, too. And, He feels to be proud of himself. So, Very fun and nice commercial that I think. More, The nice beat sound song is HERE. So, I can feel nicer with this commercial.


Southern Comfort: Patio Whatever's Comfortable Commercial
Song: Hit Or Miss by Odetta

A song that played in this commercial is "Hit Or Miss" by American singer Odetta, which came out on Dec 1970. and it is her only album "Odetta Sings". You can download the song from Amazon.


Song: Hit Or Miss by Odetta
Released: Dec 1970 (From the Album Odetta Sings)
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Disney Parks Jamie Commercial Song Together by Kina Grannis.

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Nice and interesting commercial for me. Because I like the Theme Parks such as Disney Parks. So, I'm Happy to see this commercial. I used to go to Disney Parks with my friends. And I've seen the fireworks. They were very fantastic and beautiful. So, I went to there so many times for seeing fireworks. Anyway, Jamie also has a great time with her family in Disney Parks. And, This commercial has a fresh music for Jamie in Disney Parks.


Disney Parks: Jamie Commercial
Song: Together by Kina Grannis

At Disney Parks, we know your time together is precious. So now is the time to make the memories that will last a lifetime. And since we all know moments like these are available for a limited time only, getting together is something we all want to do...right now.
A song that played in this Disney Parks commercial is "Together" by Kina Grannis, which came out on April 5, 2011. and it is her sixth album "Stairwells". You can download the song from Amazon.


Song Together by Kina Grannis
Release: April 5, 2011
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Target Big Dog Commercial Song Are You Ready? by Fatty Gets A Stylist.

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This commercial is by Target for Christmas. Very cute and Christmastime commercial. I love Christmas day. So, I'm looking forward to coming on Christmas day. And, I want to decorate for Christmas trees. And I want interior for Christmas time like this commercial. And, This commercial shows a big dog. Maybe, Target has a Big sale for Christmas. exciting and interesting song helps this commercial to be an exciting Christmas.


Target: Big Dog Commercial
Song: Are You Ready? by Fatty Gets A Stylist

A song that played in this commercial is "Are You Ready?" by Australian band Fatty Gets A Stylist, which came out on June 6, 2011. and it is their first album "Fatty Gets a Stylist". this song was used in the New York Lottery ad. Learn more


Lyrics used in the commercial
are you all ready
are you ready get set
are you ready get set
are you ready?

are you all ready
are you ready get set
are you ready get set let's go

Official Music video by Fatty Gets A Stylist performing Are You Ready?. From the Album Fatty Gets A Stylist. (C) 2011 Sony Music Entertainment Australia Pty Ltd.


Song: Are You Ready? by Fatty Gets A Stylist
Release: May 31, 2011 (From the Album Fatty Gets A Stylist)
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Apple iPod Bounce Commercial Song Yeah Yeah by Willy Moon.

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At last, We can see iPod new series by Apple in TV commercials. This commercial looks the first time for NEW iPod, doesn't it? Very nice colors with iPod and They look very exciting with music. Pumping iPods look so cute and interesting. Exciting music and various dancing iPod are very nice matching. Very good!


Apple: iPod Bounce Commercial
Song: Yeah Yeah by Willy Moon

A song that played in this commercial is "Yeah Yeah" by Willy Moon. Same cool song... You can download the song from Amazon.


Song: Yeah Yeah by Willy Moon
Release: September 11, 2012
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11 Ekim 2012 Perşembe

Pisco Portón

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A group of U.S. investors led by Johnny Schuler, founding member and president of the National Tasters Guild of Peru, is introducing Pisco Portón to the United States market in April; good timing, since the grape-based brandy is slowly gaining popularity in the U.S.

This style of pisco is called a "mosto verde," which translates to "green must." That means it is distilled before the fermentation of the grape juice is complete, the most complicated and expensive pisco style. The process lowers the sugar content, making it a bit dryer than most piscos.

It is a powerful unaged brandy, rated at 43% abv (86 proof), made from a blend of Quebranta, Torontel and Albilla, three of the eight grapes allowed by regulation for pisco manufacture.

I tasted a lab sample which, I presume, is identical to what eventually is bottled for commercial distribution.

The nose is a touch stronger in alcohol than a lot of brandies, but that is offset by a crisp, clean base that reminds me of an upscale moonshine. Unlike the practice at many Chilean pisco distilleries -- always something to keep in mind since Peru and Chile, once one nation, have long feuded over who makes the "real" pisco -- Pisco Portó never uses the heads and tails from the distillations, thereby rendering it a smoother product.,

Suggested retail price: $40 to $50, depending on the state.

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Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey

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In a surge of innovation that hasn't been seen around Lynchburg, TN, in a long time, the Jack Daniel Distillery has put out its second new product in a month, this one following its line of ready-to-drink versions of infused Jack whiskey.

What do you call an alcoholic beverage that is cold, warm and hot stuff all at the same time? You got it.

This new product from the Jack Daniel Distillery that just this week is being rolled out in various U.S. markets should become a quick hit, especially with women and the younger male-female demographic that has shown by their purchasing choices in recent years that they like a robust drink with a sweet component.

There is no coyness about what is in this bottle. It's the standard JD Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey with a touch of a proprietary honey liqueur. It comes in at 35% alcohol by volume, which means 70 proof compared to the usual JD 80 proof.

The makers suggest drinking it straight and cold. I can see why. Following that suggestion, I tried it while expecting the usual too-sweet product that seems to happen so often when whiskey and fruit or honey are combined. This, however, was a very pleasant surprise.

Notes of caramel, charcoal and honeysuckle immediately came through on the nose, followed by a warm rush of the smoothest Jack I've had, thanks to the honey liqueur. The honey, vanilla and oak coated the tongue, and finished warmly and fragrantly.

Jack has a winner here.

Suggested retail price: $22 for the 750ml bottle. It also comes in 50 ml, 375 ml and one-liter sizes.

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Karlsson's Gold Vodka

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Peter Ekelund was behind the creation of a potato vodka in the Cape Bjäre  region of southern Sweden. He had been instrumental in the launch of Absolut a quarter-century earlier, but making a potato vodka revived a style that had been prevalent in Sweden until the late 1970s when all distillers converted to grain bases. Ekelund enlisted retired Absolut master blender Börje Karlsson to help work out the new recipe. This is the result.
The distillers at Karlsson's say their vodka is "crafted from virgin Swedish potatoes." That's comforting, because I'd be thrown off if I had to sample a potato with no morals. (Actually, a "virgin" potato is one on which the skin has yet to form.)

Potato vodkas are, in my view, the best of the breed even though there are many competitors since vodka can be made from any organic matter containing starch or sugar. This particular entry, made at the  Gripsholms Distillery near Stockholm, uses seven different potato varieties in a sour mash method similar to the one used to make bourbon.

Karlsson's is a single distillation and unfiltered, differentiating it from those vodkas that have been purified to a fare-the-well, losing a lot of character in the process. It rests for just 24 hours after distillation, then is sent right to the bottling facility.

I tried it in the obligatory martini, to good results, but found that sipping it straight from the freezer was the best way to enjoy its bold characteristics -- a pleasant amount of heat, a creamy texture and full, round flavor on the tongue.

Suggested retail price: $39.99 for the 750ml bottle.

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George Washington's Aged Rye Whiskey

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The rebuilt distillery at George Washington's home in Mount Vernon, VA, had its grand opening in 2007. Since then, everything distillers have made there has been a hit. For the most part, the uniqueness of the operation has created the demand for its output among collectors. And that was unaged whiskey, the same way it was sold in Washington's day when he was the young nation's top distiller.

It will be interesting to see how fast the 2-year-old George Washington Aged Rye Whiskey will go when the limited edition goes on sale at Mount Vernon on October 22.

The first such bottles, Nos. 1 and 1, went for $12,000 at auction Wednesday night during the anual gala there sponsored by the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS). The event raised a total of $214,000 for Mount Vernon.

I was fortunate to have a sampling of the aged rye earlier in the day. A distinctive nose, with virtually no alcoholic heat, enticed me to quickly go further. This is a nice rye, not yet in the class of a Michter's or a Sazerac, but made nicely under master distiller Dave Pickerell, formerly of Maker's Mark and now consultant to numerous micro-distillers.

The tang of the rye base is evident, and notes of citrus, leather and perhaps a touch of cardamom are layered, a pleasant surprise from such a relatively young spirit. A tip of the hat to Pickerell and company, working with the only operating 18th Century-style equipment in the nation.

Retail Price: Better get yourself or a surrogate to Mount Vernon early on opening sales day. Just 300 limited-edition bottles will be sold for $185 each beginning at 10 a.m. that Saturday. Proceeds will go toward upkeep and operation of the Mount Vernon Estate, Museum & Gardens.


Go here for "Recreating the past at Mount Vernon distillery."

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Woodford Master's Collection Rare Ryes

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For its sixth annual release in its Master's Collection, Woodford Reserve has created a change of pace with a pair of 375ml bottles of rye -- one aged in a used, charred cask, the other in new wood.
Woodford master distiller Chris Morris hates being predictable. Thus, the "Rare Rye" version of his Master's Collection, to be released sometime in November.

The two are a triple distilled rye bottled at 92.4 proof. I obtained samples of both and evaluate them side-by-side, as Morris suggests doing.

The New Cask Rye has an enticing aroma, heavy on the brown sugar caramel with a hint of spice. On the tongue, both elements expand to go along with a noticeable heat one might expect from being matured in new wood. The finish is lingering, spicy and smooth.

The Aged Cask Rye has, surprisingly, a much more restrained nose and lighter color -- both more of a lemon honey than the pale brown and brown sugar, respectively, of its companion. On the tongue, there is a distinct tarry edge before the semi-sweet chocolate, thyme and burnt sugar notes kick in. A long finish, smooth to the very end.

To be frank, I'm not wild about the execution of either, but like elements of both.

Suggested retail price: $99.99 for the two 375ml bottle.

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10 Ekim 2012 Çarşamba

Southern Comfort Patio Whatever's Comfortable Commercial Song Hit Or Miss by Odetta.

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Very Surprising commercial by Southern Comport. And It is very short commercial. There is a beach with a swimsuit man. He looks more free than any other people. Of course, He has a glass of Southern Comfort. He looks very comfort, too. And, He feels to be proud of himself. So, Very fun and nice commercial that I think. More, The nice beat sound song is HERE. So, I can feel nicer with this commercial.


Southern Comfort: Patio Whatever's Comfortable Commercial
Song: Hit Or Miss by Odetta

A song that played in this commercial is "Hit Or Miss" by American singer Odetta, which came out on Dec 1970. and it is her only album "Odetta Sings". You can download the song from Amazon.


Song: Hit Or Miss by Odetta
Released: Dec 1970 (From the Album Odetta Sings)
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What will you b? Beats by Dre Commercial Song Anything Could Happen by Ellie Goulding.

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Very cool singer with own her color "b" So, Very exciting and interesting commercial for us. And, Very colorful commercial makes us very happy and exciting. In addition, Dre headphones look very awesome. Design looks very simple. But There is a point and various colors for headphones by Dre. So, We can enjoy listening to music with something magnificent by Dre.


What will you b? Beats by Dre Commercial
Song: Anything Could Happen by Ellie Goulding

Everybody has something that makes them one-of-a-kind; their true color. What will your color b? #ShowYourColor!
A song that played in this commercial is "Anything Could Happen" by English artist Ellie Goulding, which came out on August 17, 2012. and it is her second studio album "Halcyon ". You can download the song from Amazon.


Lyrics used in the commercial
I know it's gonna be
I know it's gonna be...

Anything could happen
Anything could happen
Anything could happen... ...

Official Music video by Ellie Goulding performing Anything Could Happen. From the album Halcyon. (C) 2012 Polyd...


Song: Anything Could Happen by Ellie Goulding
Released: August 17, 2012 (From the album Halcyon)
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Change Commercial Song Count On Me by Bruno Mars.

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Very cute and nice commercial with our neighbors into this commercial. They look very happy with Blue cross and Blue Shield for Illinois. When I see this commercial, I feel happy. Of course, They make me very peaceful. And, The song for this commercial makes me more and more happy. It is very well - made commercial that I think.


Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois: Change Commercial
Song: Count On Me by Bruno Mars

You can always count on change but some have been there through it all: Standing up for you, behind you and with you.
A song that played in this commercial is "Count On Me" by Bruno Mars, which came out on November 7, 2011. and it is their debut studio album "Doo-Wops & Hooligans". You can download the song from Amazon.


Song: Count On Me by Bruno Mars
Released: November 7, 2011 (From the album Doo-Wops & Hooligans)
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Kmart Layaway Giveaway Gasp Commercial Song Girl by Das Racist

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She has a big surprising by KMART. More and more, Mart has a lot nice goods for us. Also, More and more, Mart shows us a lot good commercials. When You see this commercial, You feel that This commercial is very short. But, At this short time, We can get the information about goods. and We can also listen to the music into commercial. Anyway, This commercial looks simple and nice.


Kmart: Layaway Giveaway Gasp Commercial
Song: Girl by Das Racist

Kmart presents: The Big Layaway Giveaway! At every store, every week we're paying off one lucky customer's layaway balance.
A song that played in this commercial is "Girl" by American hip-hop group Das Racist, which came out on September 13, 2011. and it is first commercially album "Relax". You can download the song from Amazon.


Song: Girl by Das Racist
Release: September 13, 2011 (From the Album Relax)
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easyJet Summer Holidays Commercial Song So Good by B.o.B.

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Very interesting and fresh commercial It is for me. Cheerful song with this commercial. So, This song helps this commercial to make us happy. In addition, When you see this commercial, You can find out the face expression of models. They look so happy and have a big smiling. So, we can feel happy by this commercial.


easyJet: Summer Holidays Commercial
Song: So Good by B.o.B

Dreaming of your next summer holiday? Wherever you want to go in Europe, easyJet have got it covered. Whether you've looking for fun, relaxation or romance our affordable, direct flights make that dream holiday reachable for all of us.
A song that played in this commercial is "So Good" by Music by American rapper, singer-songwriter and producer B.o.B., which came out on March 10, 2007. You can download the song from Amazon.


Lyrics used in the commercial
Girl tell me how you feel
What your fantasy
I see us on a beach down in Mexico
You can put your feet up
Be my senorita
We ain't gotta rush
Just take it slow

You'll be in the high life
Soaking up the sunlight
Anything you want is yours
I had you living life like you should
You say you never had it so good
La la la la la la... ...

Official music video by B.o.B performing So Good. From the Album So Good. (C) 2012 B.o.B.


Song: So Good by B.o.B
Release: February 21, 2012 (From the Album So Good)
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9 Ekim 2012 Salı

Karlsson's Gold Vodka

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Peter Ekelund was behind the creation of a potato vodka in the Cape Bjäre  region of southern Sweden. He had been instrumental in the launch of Absolut a quarter-century earlier, but making a potato vodka revived a style that had been prevalent in Sweden until the late 1970s when all distillers converted to grain bases. Ekelund enlisted retired Absolut master blender Börje Karlsson to help work out the new recipe. This is the result.
The distillers at Karlsson's say their vodka is "crafted from virgin Swedish potatoes." That's comforting, because I'd be thrown off if I had to sample a potato with no morals. (Actually, a "virgin" potato is one on which the skin has yet to form.)

Potato vodkas are, in my view, the best of the breed even though there are many competitors since vodka can be made from any organic matter containing starch or sugar. This particular entry, made at the  Gripsholms Distillery near Stockholm, uses seven different potato varieties in a sour mash method similar to the one used to make bourbon.

Karlsson's is a single distillation and unfiltered, differentiating it from those vodkas that have been purified to a fare-the-well, losing a lot of character in the process. It rests for just 24 hours after distillation, then is sent right to the bottling facility.

I tried it in the obligatory martini, to good results, but found that sipping it straight from the freezer was the best way to enjoy its bold characteristics -- a pleasant amount of heat, a creamy texture and full, round flavor on the tongue.

Suggested retail price: $39.99 for the 750ml bottle.

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Core Vodka

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New York State's micro-distilling movement is gaining momentum. Harvest Spirits, the distillery at the sprawling Golden Harvest Farms in Columbia County, one of Upstate's major fruit growers, has a line of vodka, brandy, applejack and eau de vie products.

The name is a tipoff that this is not a grain-  or potato-based spirit. Think core, think apple -- in this instance, mostly Macintosh apples, grown in profusion in Upstate New York, and frequently used by the state's micro-distillers.

The craftsmen at Harvest Spirits experimented with several apple styles, but liked the consistency of the Mac. It is evident in the finished product, creamy on the palate and carrying a slight apple tang. However, because apple flavors do change from crop to crop, each bottle carries the batch and bottle number.

The charcoal filtration process has eliminated any rough edges, leaving Core a clean-finishing experience with a warm, lingering aftertaste.

Suggested retail price: $29.99 for the 750ml bottle.

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George Washington's Aged Rye Whiskey

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Photo by Bill Dowd
The rebuilt distillery at George Washington's home in Mount Vernon, VA, had its grand opening in 2007. Since then, everything distillers have made there has been a hit. For the most part, the uniqueness of the operation has created the demand for its output among collectors. And that was unaged whiskey, the same way it was sold in Washington's day when he was the young nation's top distiller.

It will be interesting to see how fast the 2-year-old George Washington Aged Rye Whiskey will go when the limited edition goes on sale at Mount Vernon on October 22.

The first such bottles, Nos. 1 and 1, went for $12,000 at auction Wednesday night during the anual gala there sponsored by the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS). The event raised a total of $214,000 for Mount Vernon.

I was fortunate to have a sampling of the aged rye earlier in the day. A distinctive nose, with virtually no alcoholic heat, enticed me to quickly go further. This is a nice rye, not yet in the class of a Michter's or a Sazerac, but made nicely under master distiller Dave Pickerell, formerly of Maker's Mark and now consultant to numerous micro-distillers.

The tang of the rye base is evident, and notes of citrus, leather and perhaps a touch of cardamom are layered, a pleasant surprise from such a relatively young spirit. A tip of the hat to Pickerell and company, working with the only operating 18th Century-style equipment in the nation.

Retail Price: Better get yourself or a surrogate to Mount Vernon early on opening sales day. Just 300 limited-edition bottles will be sold for $185 each beginning at 10 a.m. that Saturday. Proceeds will go toward upkeep and operation of the Mount Vernon Estate, Museum & Gardens.


Go here for "Recreating the past at Mount Vernon distillery."

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Woodford Master's Collection Rare Ryes

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For its sixth annual release in its Master's Collection, Woodford Reserve has created a change of pace with a pair of 375ml bottles of rye -- one aged in a used, charred cask, the other in new wood.
Woodford master distiller Chris Morris hates being predictable. Thus, the "Rare Rye" version of his Master's Collection, to be released sometime in November.

The two are a triple distilled rye bottled at 92.4 proof. I obtained samples of both and evaluate them side-by-side, as Morris suggests doing.

The New Cask Rye has an enticing aroma, heavy on the brown sugar caramel with a hint of spice. On the tongue, both elements expand to go along with a noticeable heat one might expect from being matured in new wood. The finish is lingering, spicy and smooth.

The Aged Cask Rye has, surprisingly, a much more restrained nose and lighter color -- both more of a lemon honey than the pale brown and brown sugar, respectively, of its companion. On the tongue, there is a distinct tarry edge before the semi-sweet chocolate, thyme and burnt sugar notes kick in. A long finish, smooth to the very end.

To be frank, I'm not wild about the execution of either, but like elements of both.

Suggested retail price: $99.99 for the two 375ml bottle.

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King Gee Workwear

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It's a tough job but someone has to shoot a nice bottom in King Gee's. 

These shots will be used in one of King Gee's latest catalogues for their new range of mens workwear pants. I've been lucky enough to be associated with these guys over many years and love shooting for them, they are a great team. I look forward to getting a few copies of the catalogue when it goes to print.

8 Ekim 2012 Pazartesi

Estee Lauder Pleasures Eau Fraiche Commercial Song Rhythm Of Love by Plain White T's .

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Estee Lauder's best seller, Pleasure it is my favorite perfume. This perfume has very elegant and soft. So, My professor has been using this one. So, I'm very happy to meet this perfume through this commercial. Oh, This commercial shows us Pleasure FRESH.


Estee Lauder Pleasures Eau Fraiche Commercial
Song: Rhythm Of Love by Plain White T's

As you know, It is different with "PLEASURE" Anyway, Very cute blond hair Girl with This commercial for Pleasure fresh by Estee Lauder. And, Fresh Guitar playing is HERE. So, I love more this commercial. Learn more

A song that played in this commercial is "Rhythm Of Love" by American pop punk band Plain White T's , which came out on October 3, 2010. and it is their sixth album "Wonders of the Younger". Check them out on Amazon. Great music.


Lyrics used in the commercial
My head is stuck in the clouds
She begs me to come down
Says Boy quit foolin' around...

We may only have tonight
But till the morning sun you're mine
All mine
Play the music low
And sway to the rhythm of love... ...

Official music video by Plain White T's performing Rhythm Of Love. From the Album Wonders Of The Younger. Directed by Mike Venezia. (C) 2010 Plain White T's.


Song: Rhythm Of Love by Plain White T's
Released: October 3, 2010 (From the Album Wonders Of The Younger)
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Google Maps Hello world Commercial Song Let's Go Everywhere by Medeski, Martin & Wood.

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Google's fresh commercial is HERE. Always, I think Google commercial looks very simple and easy like this one. In addition, Very cool and interesting with exciting music. More, I like the font by Google commercial It looks very simple and cute. So, I can say "IT IS MY STYLE". In addition, The Google commercial has very useful information about Google. So, You can get the tip for using Google. Let's see again this commercial, shall we?


Google Maps: Hello world Commercial
Song: Let's Go Everywhere by Medeski, Martin & Wood

Say hello to maps that can take you to all seven continents and even the moon. Experience Street View, 3D maps, turn-by-turn directions, indoor maps and more across your devices.
A song that played in this Google Maps commercial is "Let's Go Everywhere" by American jazz trio Medeski, Martin & Wood, which came out on January 8, 2008. and it is their children's album "Let's Go Everywhere". You can download the song from Amazon.


Song: Let's Go Everywhere by Medeski, Martin & Wood
Released: January 8, 2008 (From the Album Let's Go Everywhere)
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Heinz Tomato Soup I Love Winter Commercial Song Toy Piano by Future Sound of London.

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This is a commercial for Delicious Ketchup brand "Heinz". This commercial is for "Tomato soup" by Heinz. So, This commercial has a motive that is about a winter story. She loves "Winter" with tomato soup by Heinz. In addition, The soft and fresh piano sounds helps this commercial to be a light and cute.


Heinz Tomato Soup: I Love Winter Commercial
Song: Toy Piano by Future Sound of London

A song that played in this commercial is "Toy Piano" by British electronic music band Future Sound of London, which came out on December 2, 2003. You can download the song from Amazon.


Song: Toy Piano by Future Sound of London
Release: December 2, 2003 (From the Album The Otherness)
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Southern Comfort Patio Whatever's Comfortable Commercial Song Hit Or Miss by Odetta.

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Very Surprising commercial by Southern Comport. And It is very short commercial. There is a beach with a swimsuit man. He looks more free than any other people. Of course, He has a glass of Southern Comfort. He looks very comfort, too. And, He feels to be proud of himself. So, Very fun and nice commercial that I think. More, The nice beat sound song is HERE. So, I can feel nicer with this commercial.


Southern Comfort: Patio Whatever's Comfortable Commercial
Song: Hit Or Miss by Odetta

A song that played in this commercial is "Hit Or Miss" by American singer Odetta, which came out on Dec 1970. and it is her only album "Odetta Sings". You can download the song from Amazon.


Song: Hit Or Miss by Odetta
Released: Dec 1970 (From the Album Odetta Sings)
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Subaru Kid Wash Commercial Song Tuned To Love by The Loose Salute.

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Very cute and nice kids for parents. But, They think carwash is playing. More, They wash the car inside with bubble. However, They looks very happy. So, I think They look very lovely and cute. At last, Their father is coming. But, He is very kind to his kids. And He helps their car wash. Very kind and wise father. Very nice and awesome commercial. Of course, We can see the inside of Subaru, too. Fresh and light music helps this commercial to have a fun thing.


Subaru: Kid Wash Commercial
Song: Tuned To Love by The Loose Salute

The Subaru is the ultimate hand-me-down. This provides a little consolation to a dad who finds his two sons have taken it upon themselves to give the brand-new family Subaru its first car wash.
A song that played in this commercial is "Tuned To Love" by British band The Loose Salute, which came out on June 5, 2007. and it is their debut album "Tuned To Love". Check them out on Amazon.


Song: Tuned To Love by The Loose Salute
Release: June 5, 2007 (From the Album Tuned To Love)
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7 Ekim 2012 Pazar

(Cocktail Recipe) The Pirate!

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2 oz of Gold Tequila
4 oz of Ginger ale
Twist of lime

In a highball glass pour 2oz tequila then top with ginger ale and stir. Add your twist. Yea I know not the most elaborate, but if you order it, a bartender will look at you funny, because not too many people drink tequila this way. Just tilt your head and give 'em and Aye Matey! Picked it up in the West Indies. As usual the higher quality tequila you use the better it will taste.

(Cocktail recipe) The Chinese

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1 1/2 oz Jamaica rum
1 tsp triple sec
1 tsp maraschino liqueur
1 tbsp grenadine syrup
1 dash bitters

Pour all ingredients into a cocktail shaker half-filled with ice cubes. Shake well, strain into a cocktail glass, and serve.

Lately I've been giving Chris various reprints of old bar books (and by reprints, I mean someone dismantled the old books and scanned, then printed them) for birthdays and Christmas.  Occasionally I'll dig through them to find something interesting.  My most recent discovery was the Chinese, so named for its color - it looks like traditional red Chinese lacquer.  It's not overly sweet, but is very balanced, and it's all booze...so drink carefully!



(Chris's Note) The Jamaica Rum that this recipe calls for is a style of rum, not necessarily rum from Jamaica.  Unfortunately, like many old liquors and liqueurs that are no longer produced we're not really sure what it tasted like.  The best approximation we can deduce is a dark Navy rum (Cruzan Black Strap, Goslings Black Seal, Kracken) mixed with a gold rum.  In order to achieve this easily I would increase the Rum to 1/1 oz pour.  You may need to adjust the triple sec, bitters, and Maraschino accordingly by teaspoon to balance the rum you chose to use.  The finished product should taste completely smooth and balanced when it hits the tongue like a fine Chinese Lacquer finish.

(Review) Georges DuBoeuf 2008 Beaujolais Special Selection

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Mystique: 1-10 points
Score: 8
always heard it was good

Color: 1-10 points
Score: 9
nice red maroon

Scent: 1-10 points
Score: 7
grapes, wine, flowers

Initial Impression: 1-10 points
Score: 9

Mouthfeel: 1-10 points
Score: 9
nice and light no coating

Taste: 1-10 x 4 points
Score: 36
fruity/grape light tannin, pleasant

Raw Score Total: 78

Bonus Points: Value 1-10 points
Score: 9
9.99 a bottle

TOTAL SCORE: 87 points


I certainly am not pretending to be a wine connoisseur, but I drink wine fairly often, usually with meals and I do know what I like. I liked this wine. I purchased it to have with dinner and guests that didn't really like red wine. I don't often subscribe to the this goes with red, that goes with white as I feel you should really drink what you like, but I was trying to give them a choice. I was in search of a lighter red that they might actually drink. After a bit of searching on "the google" I found that Beaujolais is usually called into service for just this function. It has a nice history about being the first wine of the year and being raced to market every November from France to points all over the world. A tradition, that was made more public by the Georges DuBoeuf winery and their reputation. Hence my choice. The wine is a nice maroon color and looks like a real red wine not like one of those rose colored things they try to pass off to non red drinkers. It nose is very floral and grapes. So far so good. It felt light on the tongue like a white and was very fruity and just pleasant in general with just a hint of tanin. It has a clean finish and dosen't stick with you very long. It's a very nice light red. I was surprised as were my guests that they were even considering and enjoying a red wine. It went with the beautifully cooked steaks I prepared and accented the pasta. A great choice for dinner and at 10 bucks what's not to like. Keep it in mind if you don't like red wine or you are looking for an alternative to offer guests.

Excels at Nothing: A drink in need of a name

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Excels at Nothing: A drink in need of a name

A new cocktail from Excells At Nothing. It sounds quite interesting and refreshing. Can you help name it?

Update! I tried it when I got home from work. She did an excellent job. It's not too sweet and quite refreshing. I had to use angostura bitters in place of the fresh herbs but it worked great. I'll try with some other bitters in my collection. I even made a variant with cointreau/curacao which made it very smooth.

2 shots black rum
1 shot Cointreau/Curacao
4 dashes Angustura bitters
4 dashes lime juice
1 sugar cube
splash of water
top with tonic

Mix in a shaker and top with tonic. Stir. An excellent summer drink.

(Review) Hendrick's Gin 88 proof

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Mystique: 1-10 points
Score: 9 Nifty bottle, Interesting reputation

Color: 1-10 points
Score: 10 I think Gin and Vodka are cheating here

Scent: 1-10 points
Score: 9 light juniper botanicals, also orange, coriander, fresh scent

Initial impression: 1-10 points
Score: 10 so far seems quite excellent

Mouthfeel: 1-10 points
Score: 9 thicker than regular gin then disappears

Taste: 1-10 x 4 points
Score: 36 pepper, cucumber, orange, lemon, rose, clean taste, fast burn then gone

Raw Score: 83 points

Bonus: Value 1-10 points
Score: 9 $34 a bottle, right in line with other premium gins

Total Score: 92 points

An interesting gin. I could really leave it at that and do it justice, but It doesn't really tell you about it now does it. This gin is like one of your friends relationships when you're wondering how that happened and they say well it's complicated and leave it at that. As if you're some 6 yr old that won't understand grown up things. Although the description will fit I'm not about to treat you that way. Hendrick's Gin doesn't think you should be treated that way either and they're pleased to tell you all about this gin of theirs and why it's different. The website is rather amusing and looks like a Terry Gilliam segment of Monty Python's Flying Circus. Hendrick's is a Scottish gin. Hell you say? No Really it is. It's a pleasant, smooth gin that's not too juniper and has an interesting aftertaste. I came to learn while drinking Hendrick's that my tongue associates cucumbers with salt. That's the big difference, a very slight taste of cool cucumbers. I kept thinking it was a salty flavor, but there's no salt in it. Hence my discovery. It's not cucumber infused and doesn't taste like cucumbers, it's very slight and you might miss it. If you make it in a gin and tonic with a cucumber slice it becomes more prevalent. It and the rose petal aroma are very, very, ethereal. You only notice them like a ghost walked into the room. What was that! A strange encounter. You will not mistake this for something else. It's flavor is Gin. Juniper and Botanicals. If you like Tanq 10 or Bombay Sapphire this is worth a try. A light almost refreshing gin that has become my top shelf favorite.



6 Ekim 2012 Cumartesi

Dulux Home Improvement Boudoir Commercial Song It's Been a Long, Long Time by Unknown.

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Very romantic and sweet commercial for paint. The woman has a very nice sense. And She looks very wise. Maybe, The producer for this commercial looks wise, too. Very short but very nice commercial for paint. In addition, The song is very sweet and soft. It is so nice to me. I'm so surprised that I can listen to the song that is very soft and sweet. Then, At the last scene, They have 4 children. It's Amazing! Let's see this commercial together.


Dulux Home Improvement: Boudoir Commercial
Song: It's Been a Long, Long Time by Unknown (Original by Harry James and Kitty Kallen)

Turn your bedroom into a smouldering boudoir with deep, alluring reds and cool muted greys. This balance of rich and neutral shades will provide you with the perfect space to rest and play.
A song that played in this commercial is "It's Been a Long, Long Time" by Unknown. it is such a great song. Such a beautiful version. The original was done by Harry James and Kitty Kallen. You can download the song from Amazon.


Song: It's Been a Long, Long Time by Kitty Kallen
Released: 1945
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Estee Lauder Pleasures Eau Fraiche Commercial Song Rhythm Of Love by Plain White T's .

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Estee Lauder's best seller, Pleasure it is my favorite perfume. This perfume has very elegant and soft. So, My professor has been using this one. So, I'm very happy to meet this perfume through this commercial. Oh, This commercial shows us Pleasure FRESH.


Estee Lauder Pleasures Eau Fraiche Commercial
Song: Rhythm Of Love by Plain White T's

As you know, It is different with "PLEASURE" Anyway, Very cute blond hair Girl with This commercial for Pleasure fresh by Estee Lauder. And, Fresh Guitar playing is HERE. So, I love more this commercial. Learn more

A song that played in this commercial is "Rhythm Of Love" by American pop punk band Plain White T's , which came out on October 3, 2010. and it is their sixth album "Wonders of the Younger". Check them out on Amazon. Great music.


Lyrics used in the commercial
My head is stuck in the clouds
She begs me to come down
Says Boy quit foolin' around...

We may only have tonight
But till the morning sun you're mine
All mine
Play the music low
And sway to the rhythm of love... ...

Official music video by Plain White T's performing Rhythm Of Love. From the Album Wonders Of The Younger. Directed by Mike Venezia. (C) 2010 Plain White T's.


Song: Rhythm Of Love by Plain White T's
Released: October 3, 2010 (From the Album Wonders Of The Younger)
Buy the song on Amazon here.

Guinness Cloud - Made Of More Commercial Song The Grand Finale by Danny Elfman.

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So beautiful Cloud story. It looks like a fairy tale. More, This story looks interesting and myth. The narrator has a nice voice for commercial. When I see this commercial, His story telling is so nice. Guiness commercial also looks very amazing. So beautiful and impressive. In addition, Very attractive music helps this commercial look very nice and good.


Guinness: Cloud - Made Of More Commercial
Song: The Grand Finale by Danny Elfman

A music that played in this commercial is "The Grand Finale by American composer Danny Elfman. This music is soundtrack of "Edward Scissorhands (1990 Movie)". You can download the song from Amazon.


Album: Music for a Darkened Theatre, Vol. 2: Film & Television Music by Danny Elfman
December 3, 1996
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