12/03/2001
"VW Commercial, "Big Day""
I'm such a softy. Every time I see that VW commercial "Big Day" with the guy who's racing to get to a wedding, I get all wrapped up in it. I feel the distress of being late, the frustration of slow drivers in front of me, and the suffocating torment of waiting behind a train. When he screams, I'm screaming with him, too. By the time he gets to the church I'm completely on edge. He sees the bride. The bride and groom turn toward him. My heart collapses at the sight of my true love about to get married. And then he (but really me) says...and here I always grasp for words that I would say in that situation. My body is poised, racing. The commercial ends. I am left poised on the edge of my couch, unresolved, empty.
This commercial affects me more than most two hour movies! It's crazy! If you like the music, it's by a guy named J. Ralph, called "A Million Miles Away".
UPDATE: I've had to remove the mp3 per request from someone who claims to represent J Ralph (this is unverified so far) due to legal reasons. Sorry.
VW commercials have always been good, but this goes beyond excellence, I think.
When I first saw it, I thought the guy driving the car was the groom and I could feel the sadness in the bride's heart thinking that she was going to be stood up. Then this guy arrives... and pow! it hit me! What a desperate moment... you can see like he's going to cry, eh?
And I want to know... what happens next!
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Posted by Beatriz
Tuesday, December 4, 2001 at 11:52 AM EST
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How about the Taster's Choice commercials? They were like a soap opera.
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Posted by Nix
Monday, December 10, 2001 at 07:24 PM EST
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The same actor elopes in the Apple iDVD commercial. Coincidence? He was late to the Big Day and met the rebound girl in Hawaii? Who knows...
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Posted by BJ Strew
Friday, January 4, 2002 at 02:44 AM EST
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this commercial rocks
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Posted by LisaG
Thursday, January 17, 2002 at 01:29 PM EST
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Yes, i would have to say this is the best commercial ever made. I'm not one to like commercials but when i saw this my eyes and heart opened up. Well done.
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Posted by Night
Monday, January 21, 2002 at 10:32 AM EST
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great commercial. the guy driving is from that Apple commercial as someone stated before as well as the show Jesse (with Christina Applegate) that unfortunately got cancelled. he played the doctor. I love that song and the whole look of the commercial. does anyone know the real name of the bride? is she a model or an actress?
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Posted by james
Saturday, February 9, 2002 at 08:00 AM EST
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I *Love* this commericial *so* much. I am the kind of person who channel surfs during commercials-but now I find myself hoping it will come on! I wish I could download it. It's really a great commercial--it conveys so much without absolutely no dialogue. The actors' expressions are priceless--especially the guy rushing to get to the church. I *love* when he screams; and at another point you can see the sweat on his face! The beautiful music contributes wonderfully to the sense of urgency. The minds who created this commercial should *definitely* win an advertising award! Oddly enough though I don't want this commercial to have a follow-up. The Folger's soap opera commercials were great but something that enriches this particular commercial is the cliffhanger ending leaving you to fill in the blanks.
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Posted by Jasmine
Sunday, February 24, 2002 at 01:37 AM EST
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This commercial is great. I cant stand commercials, but i get so excited when this one comes on. Not only is this commercial great, the song in the background "one million miles away" by J. Ralph also makes the commercial so amazing. I think this is the best commercial VW has had to advertise thier car, i cant wait to see part 2:)
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Posted by Roshanna
Friday, March 8, 2002 at 11:44 PM EST
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Yeah, I just saw that commercial and its awesome. The bride is really pretty. The cool thing about it is that there's several possibilities as to what happened. If you notice the father of the bride, he seems anxious for that guy to come in also, and then you look at the bride and its hard to tell whether she's relieved or saddened or shocked. Then there's the groom-to-be, and he seems like she's going to turn. So, its a multi-faceted problem. Nevertheless, its a very well done commercial.
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Posted by Level_7
Saturday, March 9, 2002 at 02:57 PM EST
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I've ben looking for any and all information on that commercial since the first time I saw it. Thanks, you rock!
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Posted by Kevin
Sunday, March 17, 2002 at 02:54 AM EST
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any1 know where can i download this commercial? i think there's a longer version of this, and i'd prefer to download that version...but i love this commercial and i think this is the best commercial ever, so i'll be pleased with either one...
thanks in advance
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Posted by Tyler Durden
Tuesday, April 2, 2002 at 02:51 AM EST
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If you go to http://www.hvwc.net/movies/
and look under jetta commercials you can view it.
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Posted by Maria
Wednesday, April 3, 2002 at 01:55 PM EST
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Oh woops, you can also view it by scrolling up.
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Posted by Maria
Wednesday, April 3, 2002 at 03:20 PM EST
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I have been searching for that song since I first saw the commercial...I love it so much. I wanted to record the commercial just so that I can play the song over and over
THANKS SO MUCH FOR HAVING THE MP3
ZACK
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Posted by Zack
Tuesday, April 9, 2002 at 08:40 PM EST
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does anyone know they lyrics to the opera part?
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Posted by Nina
Friday, April 12, 2002 at 11:00 PM EST
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Thanks for posting the song, I love it and the commercial. VW knows who to hire for commercials :)
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Posted by Julian
Sunday, April 14, 2002 at 08:40 PM EST
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Ditto, all the way. I'm our society's worse consumer, but this commercial rocked my world, and I loathe commercials. In fact, it worked it's mojo on me so well, I can't wait to get my hands on a VW auto. Haha! God damn, you're the shit for posting the mp3 and the ad. Much aloha.
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Posted by Rob
Monday, April 15, 2002 at 04:15 AM EST
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The lyrics are not opera, it's just the words "A boy... one million miles from home... alone" repeated over and over again. But that does not take away from the fact that the song is incredibly good.
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Posted by ShadowPie
Tuesday, April 16, 2002 at 09:16 PM EST
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this one rocks all other vw commercials
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Posted by Mateo
Tuesday, April 23, 2002 at 04:16 PM EST
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Coolio. This is the one fucking commercial that VW doesn't have on their web page.
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Posted by Big B
Monday, May 27, 2002 at 02:26 AM EST
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I'm surprised that nobody's mentioned it yet. This commercial was copied from the ending of the movie "The Graduate" (1967). The movie is definitely worth watching. As far as what the commercial means... in the end love conquers all.
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Posted by Ramses
Friday, May 31, 2002 at 11:20 AM EST
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Anyone know where to download the file to disk?
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Posted by curly
Saturday, June 1, 2002 at 03:16 AM EST
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does anyone know who sings the song in the new vw advert with the yellow beetle in the reflection?
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Posted by mike
Thursday, June 20, 2002 at 07:21 PM EST
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this commercial is awesome! the music is my favorite part 'cuz i'm into techno and house. but the acting is sweet also, especially when the guy is at the train and he's all screamy. and i love the way the preacher's "speak now or forever hold your peace." goes right along w/ the music. awesome, awesome, awesome! gahh! it's so cool!
i've voiced my comments, who else has stuff 2 say? thanx, Da Funkee
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Posted by that guy.
Monday, June 24, 2002 at 10:33 PM EST
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this commercial is amazing. last night my friend and i saw it on tv, so we recorded it and have watched it hundreds of times. yet everytime we watch we are still amazed by the bride's expressionless face. its too deep. i love it
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Posted by dylan
Tuesday, June 25, 2002 at 05:42 PM EST
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I had to endure 2 hours of Discovery Channel's terrible Auto transformation/mutation show just for the fact that VW was a sponsor and ran this commercial seven times. And it still wasn't enough. Thanks for the Mp3 posting. It keeps me off bad cable programing, while feeding my urge for watching this commercial over and over.
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Posted by Ander
Wednesday, June 26, 2002 at 05:21 PM EST
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If you want to download the movie, just watch it and then look in your temporary internet files. I cannot remember where it is in previous versions, but it is hidden in XP. Either search for big_day.mov or Open up my computer and in the space you would type a web address type C:\Documents and Settings\your name\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files.
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Posted by cody
Wednesday, June 26, 2002 at 10:47 PM EST
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I totally agree with Kevin who posted a note on March 17th... WOW, what a powerful commercial. I loved it, and also thanks to everyone who left the names of the commercial and the song and everything else. You guys will never know how much that makes me happy... wait if you are also here maybe you do. ;-) Take care everyone.
Trevor B.
this is my favorite commercial. none other can compare. who ever directed it knows how to put movie-quality suspense into a 30-second commercial.
p.s. the two guys in it are beautiful
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Posted by destiny
Thursday, June 27, 2002 at 02:11 PM EST
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thanks so much for posting the commerical AND mp3...i am so excited i finally have found it...i have been looking ever since i saw this commerical, which sadly actually makes me want to go out and buy a VR6...SUCH a good commerical...it is so awesome.
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Posted by laura
Thursday, June 27, 2002 at 03:24 PM EST
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What is the name of the VW song the big day commercial?
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Posted by tt
Thursday, June 27, 2002 at 06:10 PM EST
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so, i love the "big day" commercial and i already have the song and everything. but, does anyone know anything about the designer of the wedding dress the bride is wearing?
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Posted by Helen
Thursday, June 27, 2002 at 07:00 PM EST
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Anyone know the actor's name?
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Posted by elc
Friday, June 28, 2002 at 12:35 AM EST
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I am unable to download the song from the link above. Is this a hoax, virus or something?
Where can I get da song, mp3? I love this song.
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Posted by Buffy Worthington
Friday, June 28, 2002 at 01:49 AM EST
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The actor made a cameo on friends tonight. I believe he's related to Jason Spade but NOT sure.
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Posted by Buffy Worthington
Friday, June 28, 2002 at 01:51 AM EST
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does anyone know who the actor is???? this is driving me crazy!!!! i've been trying to search everywhere for it!!
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Posted by Becky
Friday, June 28, 2002 at 02:07 AM EST
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nevermind my last question. i found out his name. it's kevin rahm.
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Posted by becky
Friday, June 28, 2002 at 02:18 AM EST
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I love it!!!!
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Posted by Susan
Friday, June 28, 2002 at 04:00 PM EST
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Okay... we know who he is now... but who is she??
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Posted by VWFan
Friday, June 28, 2002 at 07:13 PM EST
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thank you so damn much i have been looking for this for months....
if any one out there knows any other music similar to this e-mail me im a director and always looking for great music like this for films
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Posted by don
Sunday, June 30, 2002 at 10:55 AM EST
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If you buy Quicktime Pro for $30, you can save most Quicktime movies from your browser. Its a nice feature to have. Otherwise, you might search your internet browser's cache.
Thanks for posting the movie. If you go to vw.com, you can see all their commercials BUT THIS ONE. I really like the nighttime drive by starlight one too.
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Posted by Andre
Sunday, June 30, 2002 at 10:41 PM EST
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The "night time drive" song is a Nick Drake song...That one I have a bit of a problem with, as the song is about Drake's contemplation of suicide (which he later followed through on)...It just seems odd to see it in a "happy" commercial...
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Posted by Frobert
Sunday, June 30, 2002 at 11:02 PM EST
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can someone tell me the name of the actor that drives the car?
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Posted by Marina
Monday, July 1, 2002 at 12:10 AM EST
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can someone tell me the name of the actress that is getting married?
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Posted by Louis
Monday, July 1, 2002 at 04:11 AM EST
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It's amazing that a commercial can rouse such emotion from so many people. It goes to show you that art can take many forms. I agree with many of the people above that this should win an award of some sort. If anyone knows the name of the actress who plays the bride, or the ad company who put this commercial together, please post it... it is an amazing piece.
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Posted by DkGuardianC
Monday, July 1, 2002 at 10:29 AM EST
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When does the bandwidth limit on glendabond.com get reset? I'm dying to hear the music in its entirety.
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Posted by Visitor
Monday, July 1, 2002 at 02:38 PM EST
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have any of you ever seen "The Graduate" ???????????? does it ring any bells??????????
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Posted by john
Monday, July 1, 2002 at 07:26 PM EST
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I remember watching "Big Day" on television like six months ago but then they stopped playing it. But to my surprise last week I saw it again. This is one of my all time favorite commercials, right up there with the Moutain Dew commercial where he duels with the bighorn. Everything about it is perfect, the music, the actors, even the car. Kudos to Volkswagen for coming up with such a great Advert.
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Posted by Savi
Monday, July 1, 2002 at 10:41 PM EST
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my roommate and I were quite caught up in this commercial last fall, and I hadn't seen it in awhile until a couple weeks ago ... now I'm seeing it all the time. I wonder if volkswagon put it back in heavy rotation again because of the overwhelmingly positive reaction to it? it is by far the best commercial I have ever seen! what's especially good is that it is so similar to the end of the movie 'the graduate', but there's this intensity and suspense that is (I think) greater than in the movie.
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Posted by ayanna
Monday, July 1, 2002 at 11:33 PM EST
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I love this commercial. It's the first commercial I have ever searched for on the net. It really does something to you. I wish I could download it and keep it forever.
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Posted by Liz
Tuesday, July 2, 2002 at 12:12 AM EST
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I was watching Monster Garage and they played this commercial every break. I fell in love with this song. So I got on this wonderful thing we call the internet, did several searches on Google and finally found this site, downloaded the MP3 and now I am happy. Thank you.
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Posted by Eric
Tuesday, July 2, 2002 at 01:11 AM EST
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First time I saw My fiance' cry....
Then I went right out and bought a New Beetle.... Thx He just had to have this music....
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Posted by Logicallyme
Tuesday, July 2, 2002 at 08:36 AM EST
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Definitely one of the greatets commercials ever.
Do yourself a favor and get it from http://www.hvwc.net/movies/big_day.html instead of the link above, though, as this one is the full length version (and so much better than the shorter one).
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Posted by PeR
Tuesday, July 2, 2002 at 02:15 PM EST
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J. Ralph's song 'One Million Miles Away' is incredible. I never though a commercial could actually be this great. I love the song... I love the fact that there is so much said in 30 seconds. Thanks for the full MP3 version above!!! Now I have to go buy it on CD.
I'd love to see more daring an beautiful commercials like this rather that the trash we usually get! This was art!
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Posted by TC Candler
Tuesday, July 2, 2002 at 09:34 PM EST
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I LOVE THIS COMMERCIAL!!! This is how much I love it: I crazily searched for info about it online, found this site, and rejoiced with all you crazy fans! :) Now I just gotta download the song somehow...
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Posted by lauren
Wednesday, July 3, 2002 at 10:57 PM EST
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aargh.. i really LOVE this commercial!!!!! I'm trying to find out who's da bride is.. she's really pretty. I watch this commercial for like.. i dunno, i can't count anymore.. but i still luv it n wanna watch it over n over again. I can't believe i surf da net just to find out bout a commercial, cos i really hate commercials BUT this one... this one is really awesome.. luv it soooo much.. it's my fav. commercial ever..
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Posted by kapz
Friday, July 5, 2002 at 02:28 PM EST
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I FOUND IT thanks to telvis.net??
i guess. i've been looking for this song EVERYWHERE. this is my favorite commercial. very brilliant
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Posted by Boyo
Friday, July 5, 2002 at 04:53 PM EST
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Hi folks,
The actor is KEVIN RAHM. I run a fan site dedicated to him which can be found at the following address:
http://members.shaw.ca/million/
There you'll find information on the actor and a HUGE section on the commercial alone. There's video, screencaptures, and credits.
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Posted by Serita
Tuesday, July 16, 2002 at 12:23 AM EST
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Hi folks,
The actor is KEVIN RAHM. I run a fan site dedicated to him which can be found at the following address:
http://members.shaw.ca/million/
There you'll find information on the actor and a HUGE section on the commercial alone. There's video, screencaptures, and credits.
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Posted by Serita
Tuesday, July 16, 2002 at 12:24 AM EST
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Yes, actor James Spader in this commercial (as the driver) is absolutely stunning!
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Posted by Heather
Thursday, July 18, 2002 at 10:35 AM EST
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I stand corrected - the actor is not Spader but Rahm - thanks Serita!
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Posted by Heather
Thursday, July 18, 2002 at 10:42 AM EST
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Does any one now what ad agency or director produced this ad. This commercial is art in itself. I am going to buy a VW. Its the least I can do.
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Posted by Jamie
Saturday, July 20, 2002 at 01:12 AM EST
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Does any one now what ad agency or director produced this ad. This commercial is art in itself. I am going to buy a VW. Its the least I can do.
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Posted by Jamie
Saturday, July 20, 2002 at 01:12 AM EST
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Does any one now what ad agency or director produced this ad. This commercial is art in itself. I am going to buy a VW. Its the least I can do.
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Posted by Jamie
Saturday, July 20, 2002 at 01:13 AM EST
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I must say I ABSOLUTELY LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this commercial! I rarely even see it anymore, and now I just go channel surfing for commercials just to see if this one would come on, this is like my favorite commercial, if I could I'd buy this commercial for it to be my property!!!!!!! I love the channels that play this commercial, I love all the actors and actresses in this commercial, even the extras, I wish I would have been at least an extra in this commercial! OK, well yea, I love this commercial.
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Posted by moonlight
Saturday, July 20, 2002 at 03:21 PM EST
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Does anyone know the name of the bride in that commercail
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Posted by mussab
Sunday, July 21, 2002 at 10:05 PM EST
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Does anyone know the name of the bride in that commercail
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Posted by mussab
Sunday, July 21, 2002 at 10:05 PM EST
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Yeah all that talk about the groom, how about the bride for a chance. she is very pretty
This commercial is so money. :) The music, the acting. That guy was on that show "Jesse" for a while. Not sure bout the girl tho. paayce.
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Posted by Pras
Tuesday, July 23, 2002 at 10:16 PM EST
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I didn't think, John, that it was to very much like "The Graduate" end scene, that movie certainly isin't the only film with a scene like this. What I want to know is who the bride is, and if she is still single;) I wonder if VW is going to do a follow-up, prob. not but we can hope cant we?
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Posted by EvEv
Tuesday, July 23, 2002 at 10:36 PM EST
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i love the mystery in this commercial! i hope they dont make a part 2 for it because the look in the bride's eyes gives away nothing about what she's going to do and it's the best part!
you can download it with kazaa or morphius.
ONE OF THE BEST COMMERCIALS EVER!!
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Posted by Lucy
Wednesday, July 24, 2002 at 03:48 PM EST
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Does anyone have the mp3 with the vocals in it? (a good version, tht is) I can only seem to find decent versions with orchestration -vs- the wonderful vocalization of the melody.
Any help would be greatly appreciated....
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Posted by Scott
Thursday, July 25, 2002 at 12:55 AM EST
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never mind.. I got it. I just needed to listen to the whole thing...doh...
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Posted by Scott
Thursday, July 25, 2002 at 12:57 AM EST
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I must say this commercial is very well done. Unlike most of the replies here I don't mind commercials since I am an advertising major. I do have my favorites but this one just tops them all. Hats off to the advertising creatives who pulled this one off! Also, I wouldn't be suprised if the guy racing to get to the wedding ended up being the photographer;o) just something to think about.
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Posted by Paul
Thursday, July 25, 2002 at 12:50 PM EST
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I love the song and commercial. It makes me have a lump in my throat as soon as it comes on. I love anything that has a twist in it such as you are lead to believe that the guy with the Jetta is racing to reach his own wedding not to stop it.If you like to hear the One Million Miles Away song go to Jralph.com. I bought J Ralph's CD but it was the original release without One Million Miles Away on it. If anyone has that song , I'll buy it from you. Or if anyone knows where I can download it, I'll be eternally grateful to you!!
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Posted by Vannessa
Thursday, July 25, 2002 at 07:55 PM EST
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I agree with your statement, "This commercial affects me more than most two hour movies!"
The bride is awesomely beautiful What is her name? Who is she?
It's a great commercial, but it would make a better music video. The background music, "One Million Miles Away" is hauntingly mesmerizing. When I watch it I don't even think of it as a commercial. I hate commercials. But this moves me; it would make an excellent music video for the song aptly named "One Million Miles Away".
The VW driver's desperation to reach the bride is not only frustrated by obstacles in a WAY TO LONG of a drive, but she is no closer to him after he arrives at the church. Once married she might as well be physically a million miles away. He'd be losing her forever.
That a 30 second TV spot could speak volumes, says a lot about the genius behind this work of art which so skillfully mixes the right music with the proper visual. I do hope it wins an award!
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Posted by Doc
Thursday, July 25, 2002 at 11:22 PM EST
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The song is awesome and so is the commercial.. but does anyone know what category this song would go in?? Email me at JoShi004@aol.com to answer my question.. please!! ooohhhh.. and you can download a software called KaZaa and download the song and maybe even the commercial itself.. i got the song but i haven't seen the commercial online yet.. but it'll come out soon.. everything's possible through the internet right?? right.. later
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Posted by JoShi
Friday, July 26, 2002 at 03:01 AM EST
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I got the commercial in mpeg format on kazaa. I can't help but say I admire this commercial. I love it so. Anyhow, is it supposed to be 30 seconds long or a minute? i downloaded the audio of it and it was a minute. Anyone?
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Posted by Solid Snake
Friday, July 26, 2002 at 05:12 AM EST
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I got the commercial in mpeg format on kazaa. I can't help but say I admire this commercial. I love it so. Anyhow, is it supposed to be 30 seconds long or a minute? i downloaded the audio of it and it was a minute. Anyone?
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Posted by Solid Snake
Friday, July 26, 2002 at 05:12 AM EST
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I got the commercial in mpeg format on kazaa. I can't help but say I admire this commercial. I love it so. Anyhow, is it supposed to be 30 seconds long or a minute? I downloaded the audio of it and it was a minute. Anyone?
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Posted by Solid Snake
Friday, July 26, 2002 at 05:12 AM EST
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The background music used in a VW commerical titled "The Big Day" would make an excellent music video for the song aptly named "A Million Miles Away".
The VW driver's desperation to reach the bride is not only frustrated by obstacles in a WAY TOO LONG of a drive, but she is no closer to him after he arrives at the church! Once married she might as well physically be a million miles away. He'd be losing her forever.
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Posted by Doc
Friday, July 26, 2002 at 09:39 PM EST
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Nay, I like the commercial as is. It was be nonsense if they stretched it out.
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Posted by Solid Snake
Saturday, July 27, 2002 at 04:42 PM EST
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Nay, I like the commercial as is. It was be nonsense if they stretched it out.
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Posted by Solid Snake
Saturday, July 27, 2002 at 04:42 PM EST
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I am so sure I saw the resolution of this add! It picks up from him walking into the church interrupting the wedding to both of them driving off in his car laughing.. too bad they will never show the commercial again as soon as the new model of jetta comes out ..It sure was awesome . and no he is not James Spader even though they look so much alike and yes he was in the show jesse if not then he should be that guys twin and they should show more of him on tv :) Kevin is hot :)
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Posted by Hayzy
Thursday, August 1, 2002 at 10:47 PM EST
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i love that commericial, and that music. Does anyone know where I can get that song? Can't seem too find it anywhere.
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Posted by arizonatk
Sunday, August 11, 2002 at 11:53 PM EST
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You're sucha penis pump. Didn't you read any of the previous entrees? Look and see.
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Posted by Solid Snake
Wednesday, August 14, 2002 at 05:57 PM EST
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Does anyone know if there is any sheet music available for "One Million Miles Away?" I must have it!
Isn't the Internet amazing? A thousand fans found exactly what they were looking for; myself included. This is a piece of artwork. Every nuance of the ad was perfectly timed, and perfectly placed. 45 seconds of commercial and a million people want to buy VWs.
Check this out - I did some research on this commercial and many people believe the story has a "more than meets the eye" twist. What if the groom, and the guy driving to the wedding, were gay? Apparently, many companies engage in a practice known as "Vaguely Gay" advertising, which gives a very slight undertone of, err, gayness (improper parlance).
I did not pick this up until I read some articles on the topic (articles found at http://www.commercialcloset.org/cgi-bin/iowa/portrayals.html?record=735). So watch the commercial again and see the expressions on ALL the actors' faces. Makes you think if companies really do use "Vaguely Gay" advertising. So maybe now a million and ten people will buy VWs. But in my opinion, it's straightforward. And fking brilliant. Love this website. Thanks to all who gave me the info I was looking for.
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Posted by Das
Monday, August 19, 2002 at 11:45 PM EST
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After watching the long version of this, it's clear to me the guy is after the bride, not the groom (see previous posted comment). The short version of this commercial is much different, and leaves more ambiguity.
By the way, how rediculous is it that VW does NOT have this commercial on their website? They've got 10 commercials with cartoons drawn from my 6 year-old niece, but not this one, which has drawn an enormous cult following.
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Posted by Das
Tuesday, August 20, 2002 at 12:12 AM EST
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this commercial is beyond anything! Does anyone have an active link so that I can WATCH it again??? argh.
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Posted by the bee
Wednesday, August 21, 2002 at 05:43 PM EST
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nevermind..i found it !!!
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Posted by the bee
Wednesday, August 21, 2002 at 05:58 PM EST
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wait, there's more than one version? is the one on this page the short version?
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Posted by sailing
Thursday, August 22, 2002 at 02:28 PM EST
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wait, there's more than one version? is the one on this page the short version?
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Posted by sailing
Thursday, August 22, 2002 at 02:29 PM EST
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Hey I already posted here on July 3rd, but I had to return, just to see everyone else's continuing comments!! I can't believe what a fan base this commercial has....and how upset I am that I never see it anymore!! I used to shriek every time it came on. It's good to know I'm not the only one. I tell ya, I always thought VW cars were nice, but this commercial really inspired me to think about getting one even more...
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Posted by lauren
Thursday, August 22, 2002 at 02:38 PM EST
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It's so difficult to find the longer version. Argh!
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Posted by Solid Snake
Thursday, August 22, 2002 at 04:21 PM EST
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oh, nevermind, haha. someone posted a link to the longer version on july 2. is the video reasonably easy to find on kazaa or morpheus? also, does anyone know if it's being played anymore? i read that people were seeing it in late june, but i don't watch much tv, so i missed it. it'd be really great if it was still playing!
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Posted by sailing
Thursday, August 22, 2002 at 09:21 PM EST
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just tellme ! am I right or wrong I am possitive I saw the ending of the commecial .. the resolution , where the bride and the guy are in the car smiling as they leave together I am so sure Iam not making this up!anyone ?
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Posted by Hayzy
Saturday, August 24, 2002 at 12:24 AM EST
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I e-mailed the VW advertising department after months of trying to find the title of this song. Per an ad rep, the reason the commercial is not on the VW website is because the actors' contract expired with the advertising company and due to the actors' legal rights VW could not post the commercial on the website. (Hhhmmm, but can - apparently - broadcast it over national televsion??) On another note, it's so damn hard trying to find J. Ralph's CD that has "One Million Miles Away." J. Ralph's website reports being sold out and is trying to negotiate with a recording company to rerelease the albums. Oh, BTW, I think the lyrics are actually: "Away from... One million miles away from... home", not "A boy......." as previously noted. And finally, Has anyone gotten this CD LATELY and where? Thanks!
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Posted by pnjle
Saturday, August 24, 2002 at 02:29 AM EST
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here's the commercial available online in full!
http://www.vw.com/commercials/bigday.htm
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Posted by jen
Thursday, August 29, 2002 at 05:22 PM EST
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