Reebok NFL Players ‘Join the Migration’
July 21, 2008 by David Kindervater
Filed under NFL - NFL
Blogcasting the National Football League, Blogcasting the NFL
Here’s the new Reebok NFL Equipment commercial that features 20 NFL players, the most to ever appear in a single TV ad. Look for Eli and Peyton Manning, Kevin Boss, Jerricho Cotchery, Greg Ellis, Matt Hasselbeck, Madison Hedgecock, Chad Johnson, Thomas Jones, Mathias Kiwanuka, Nick Mangold, Laurence Maroney, Jeff Saturday, Bo Scaife, Derrick Ward, DeMarcus Ware, Ty Warren, Benjamin Watson, Reggie Wayne, and Vince Young. The products? Each player is wearing his team’s NFL Equipment Speedwick Tee and Reebok HexRide Rally II kicks. Football is back. Nice.
Source: Reebok
Love the commercial, and the song even more! Who’s the artist?
The music in the spot is “Train Song,” by psychedelic folk pioneer Vashti Bunyan. The British born Vashti, who was discovered in 1965 by Rolling Stones manager Andrew Loog Oldham, disappeared from the music scene for more than 30 years after the release of her debut album. She has recently undergone a resurgence in popularity, collaborating with indie artists such as Devendra Banhart and Animal Collective.
Upon further examination, I also see Laurence Maroney (Patriots), Thomas Jones (Jets) and Jeff Saturday (Colts). There are certainly more than 20 NFL players in this commercial.
Good Commercial!
I love that new Reebok Migration commercial, keep those types of commercials coming, Football is back baby and i cant wait!!!!!
p.s. love the song in that commercial as well.
What a phenomenal commercial. I think the commercial and the migration to fooftball is spot on and very moving. And the song by Vashti Bunyan is incredible and it cements the concept and mood of the spot. I love it.
Love the spot!! Vince Young & Bo Scaife…awesome!!!
Can I download the full song from the migrate commercial?
Yes, you can purchase it on iTunes for 99¢.
I absolutely love this commercial – it’s genius – some of my favorite players and a fabulous song. It’s one that stays with you all day – I find myself humming it a lot. Where can we get a copy of the lyrics? This spot is great and can’t wait for football season to start.
Great camera work, use of slow motion and expertise in capturing the emotions/mood of these fabled athletes and future HOF’ers. Music perfectly sets the mood. Also, great use of mobile marketing to engage the consumer. Looks great – eat your heart out Nike! Is this spot posted anywhere on the Reebok site?