Stacey Wall And Weiden+Kenedy Launch Nike’s SPARQ.
March 12, 2008
These 2 commercials are amazing. Over the past 8 months the work that Weiden+Kenedy has done for Nike has yet to disappoint me in any way.ITs real and raw and every spot feels right. I am forever a huge fan of director Stacy Wall of Epoch films, every commercial he lays his hands on i am a fan of thus far. The edits on these spots by Lucas Eskin and Andrew Cahn of Mad River Post are perfect. (I couldn’t have done a better job myself;) I cant stop watching them…So i know your going to love them.
Both commercials star a huge number of pro athletes starring in these commercials and here is the list.. LaDanian Tomlinson, Adrian Peterson, Steve Nash, Kevin Durant, Brandon Roy, Diana Taurasi, Matt Holliday, Kyle Harrison; Ryan Powell, Landon Donovan, Hope Solo, Abby Wambach, and Pete Carroll
Well what is this hype all about you may ask…? It is catalyst to launch the new division of Nike called SPARQ, which stands for Speed, Power, Agility, Reaction, and Quickness.. A new performance apparel line.. with a pretty badass website for you to check out…each pro athlete has a profile and a web video for you to check out …. www.nikeusmedia.com/nike-sparq-training
As always a plug to the director.. I always encourage everyone to go look at a Directors other work to see their style and also you may find more great commercials that you love…To check out some of Stacey Walls other work go to over to www.epochfilms.com..
But first check these out!
Nike My Better :60
Nike Betterer :30
W+K Portland
Creative Directors Tyler Whisnand, Mike McCommon
Copywriter Caleb Jensen
Art Director Taylor Twist
Account team Michael Dalton
Producer Shannon Worley
Assistant Producer Natalie Montgomery
Executive Creative Directors Jelly Helm, Steve Luker
Agency Executive Producer Ben Grylewicz
Production Company Epoch Films
Director Stacy Wall
Executive Producer Jerry Solomon
Producer Marc Marrie
Editor Lucas Eskin for the :60 and Andrew Cahn on the :30
Post-Production company Mad River Post
Audio Post-Prod. company Lime Studios
Mixer Loren Silber
Effects RIOT – Claus Hansen
Color Correction Stefan Sonnenfeld @ Co. 3
Titles/Graphics BUCK
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What is the song in the new 60s version of the Nike SPARQ commercial? Was it done specifically for the commercial or could I find it somewhere?
The song is by Saul Williams (List of Demands) …an extremely underrated artist.
Here’s his video: http://youtube.com/watch?v=l1llNYAlYrc
The song is List of Demands by Saul Williams from his self titled cd.
Saul Williams – List of Demands
Matt: it’s Saul Williams’ List of Demands.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1llNYAlYrc
The song is called “List of Demands”, by Saul Williams. Good music!
i like it! Go LT!
It’s the awesome “List Of Demands” by Saul Williams.
It’s by Saul Williams. I believe the song is called “I want my money back” .. off an album that’s been around for at least 3-4 years, I believe.
The song is List of Demands (Reparations) by Saul Williams.
The Song in the 60s version is: Saul Williams – List Of Demands (Reparations)
P.S.> Googling Lyrics is a great way to determine song titles
That is Saul Williams’ “List Of Demands” playing. It was released about 2 years ago on his first major debut.
Uh where exactly do you see the each player having their own profile and web video?
Yeah Lax!!!
Song is:
“list of demands” by saul williams. All his work is sick, but this song is one of his tops. And no, it wasn’t done for the commercial…its older.
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Help!!!
On the nike website what is the song on the football ad that features just Addrain Peterson?
LT is off the hook. War LT breaking the most rushing yard in a season 2008-2009 GO CHARGERS!!!!!!
michelle – are you talking about the adrian piece on nikefootball.com?
Hey, thanks so much for posting these!! My neighbor is the girl with the braids in the lower commercial and I’ve been trying to find it!! Thanks so much!
oops, sorry wrong place to say that : )
that black kid in the white jersey towards the end is that scotty hopson or someone else???????? please i would love to know
are u guys gonna be putting up the new one they released?? ” my battery is better than your battery”
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Thanks for posting the new Nike ads.
At kdays.com I host the Running Blog Carnival.
This post was included in the Running #2008-10 edition.
Cheers,
Kerrin
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is there anyway i could get this first video?