Peter Murphy Channels John Lennon For Chase Bank.
"Chase's objective was simple--they wanted people to know: we're Chase, we're a bank and we're in California. With WaMu being such a toxic brand--the largest bank failure in history--and with the country (especially California) hit hard with the recession, Chase also wanted the spot [after the jump] to provide people with a little hope and convey the dawn of a new day."
Well, did it do it? Is a cover of the classic Instant Karma in a black and blue monochromatic vibe the face of happy rampant Californication? (Seriously, one other change I might have made now that I see that Lennon clip: Have Lenny Kravitz, who produced the new version, sitting blindfolded on one of the rocks crocheting blindfolded as a surfer runs by. For, you know, that true "homage" thing.)
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Interesting mention about Lenny Kravitz. He would have been good in the ad - but had nothing to do with it.
From Peter Murphy's Blog:
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Instant Karma
Category: Music
Peter recorded a cover version of John Lennon's "Instant Karma" currently airing for Chase Bank. This recording was produced by David Baron and Peter in Woodstock NY.
Peter & David have also been finishing up Peter's new Album.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEo36V2RDPg
@Susie - Agency tells me otherwise.
This ad sucks. When did Cali look so ... Icelandic. Maybe, it's the economy they're getting at there.
And he butchered Lennon.