“Spoken Word,” a Guinness ad, just debuted in Jamaica. It is pretty, and mystical, and it even takes a shot at being uplifting. “Reach for greatness,” it concludes, shortly after a melodic spoken word artist — whose words turn wisps of time into wings on his back — fades from view.
Substantial but casual. Kind of like Guinness, actually. Between the lines, it suggests drinking isn’t confined to drunks, co-eds or singles pursuing carnal intrigue.
By Saatchi & Saatchi/London and production firm Shilo/Hanharan. Music by Human.
