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'''Honda's Impossible Dream''' is a panoramic 2 minute long television commercial that was launched on December 2, 2005 in the United Kingdom. It anchored the "Power of Dreams" campaign which also included a website with extensive information about the series of vintage Honda vehicles that were chosen to illustrate the dreams of the founder of Honda. It features an actor ([[Simon Paisley Day]]) singing, riding and driving across the scenic shorelines and roads of New Zealand, [[Twin Ring Motegi]] in Japan, and the [[Iguazu Falls]] in South America.
'''Honda's Impossible Dream''' is a panoramic 2-minute-long television commercial that was launched on 2 December 2005 in the United Kingdom. It anchored the "Power of Dreams" campaign which also included a website with extensive information about the series of vintage Honda vehicles that were chosen to illustrate the dreams of the founder of Honda. It was written by Sean Thompson and Chris Groom and Creative Directed by Tony Davidson and Kim Papworth. It features an actor ([[Simon Paisley Day]]) singing, riding and driving across the scenic shorelines and roads of New Zealand, [[Twin Ring Motegi]] in Japan, and the [[Iguazu Falls]] in South America.


== Plot ==
== Plot ==


A vintage record player starts playing a single, “Impossible Dream" by [[Andy Williams]]. A hand reaches out for a jacket and crash helmet, and he sets forth from his trailer into a series of vintage Honda vehicles, starting with a diminutive minibike, and ending with a powerboat that leaps off the edge of a waterfall, emerging from the mist as a hot-air balloon with the Honda logo.
A vintage record player starts playing a single, “Impossible Dream" by [[Andy Williams]]. A man reaches out for a jacket and crash helmet, and he sets forth from his trailer into a series of vintage Honda vehicles, starting with a diminutive minibike, and ending with a powerboat that leaps off the edge of a waterfall, emerging from the mist as a hot-air balloon with the Honda logo.


== Details ==
== Details ==


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The ad was part of a campaign developed by advertising agency [[Wieden+Kennedy]] London. Creative directors and contributors included Kim Papworth, Sean Thompson, Chris Groom, Tony Davidson, and agency producer Julia Methold. Director Ivan Zacharias and producer Nick Landon are from the film production company Stink where the ad is hosted. Director of photography was Jan Velicky. Editor was Filip Malasek, from Czech film editing company Robota.
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The original commercial was altered slightly for the [[England National Football Team]]'s [[2006 FIFA World Cup]] campaign. Flags displaying the [[St George's Cross]] were added to most scenes in the advert, such as on the back of the motorcycles and on the caravan shown at the beginning. In addition, the hot air balloon appearing at the end had a large George Cross on it, replacing the "Honda" text. The original advert, together with the England remake cost £4.5 million to produce.


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The original commercial was altered slightly for the [[England national football team]]'s [[2006 FIFA World Cup]] campaign. Flags displaying the [[St George's Cross]] were added to most scenes in the advert, such as on the back of the motorcycles and on the caravan shown at the beginning. In addition, the hot air balloon appearing at the end had a large George Cross on it, replacing the "Honda" text. The original advert, together with the England remake cost £4.5 million to produce.
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The ad was part of a campaign developed by advertising agency Wieden + Kennedy London. Creative directors and contributors included Kim Papworth, Chris Groom, Tony Davidson, Sean Thompson, and agency producer Julia Methold. Director Ivan Zacharias and producer Nick Landon are from the film production company Stink where the ad is hosted. Director of photography was Jan Velicky. Editor was Filip Malasek, from Czech film editing company Robota.


A making-of and karaoke version of the video were also made. This commercial was never released in the United States. The original version closed with a message addressed specifically to England, whilst the Australian version closes with a voice-over by [[Garrison Keillor]] saying "I couldn't have said it better myself" (This is now the standard version used in the United Kingdom).
A making-of and karaoke version of the video were also made. This commercial was never released in the United States. The original version closed with a message addressed specifically to England, whilst the Australian version closes with a voice-over by [[Garrison Keillor]] saying "I couldn't have put it better myself" (This is now the standard version used in the United Kingdom).


The music is [[Andy Williams]] singing "[[Impossible Dream (The Quest)]]" from the album ''16 Most Requested Songs''. The song is from the Don Quixote musical ''[[Man of La Mancha]]''. Song writer Joe Darion won the 1965/66 Tony award for best [[Broadway theater|Broadway]] lyrics. The last verses of the song are omitted to fit in two minutes.
The music is [[Andy Williams]] singing "[[Impossible Dream (The Quest)]]" from the album ''16 Most Requested Songs''. The song is from the Don Quixote musical ''[[Man of La Mancha]]''. Songwriter Joe Darion won the 1965/66 Tony award for best [[Broadway theater|Broadway]] lyrics. The last verses of the song are omitted to fit in two minutes.


== 2010 Extended Version ==
== 2010 Extended Version ==


On 25 April 2010, an [http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/video/2010/apr/26/honda-impossible-dream-ad-extended extended version] debuted on the [[National Geographic Channel]] in [[Netherlands|The Netherlands]]. Instead of finishing with a hot air balloon, it continues and features a [[Honda_HA-420_HondaJet|HondaJet]] aeroplane, a [[CR-Z|Honda CR-Z]] [[Hybrid_electric_vehicle|hybrid]], a [[Vfr1200|VFR1200]], a [[FCX_Clarity|Honda FCX Clarity]] [[Fuel_cell_car|hydrogen fuel cell car]], the [[ASIMO|Honda ASIMO]] robot, a Honda SH 125i scooter, and finishes with the subject driving into the garage of a beach house containing a Honda (solar)power generator. Finally the subject sits in a hot tub overlooking the sea contemplating his new MI analyst role. A voice-over (again provided by [[Garrison Keillor]]) says "What good is dreaming it, if you don't actually do it?" The last verses of the song used are also present in this 150 second version of the commercial.
On 25 April 2010, an [https://www.theguardian.com/media/video/2010/apr/26/honda-impossible-dream-ad-extended extended version] debuted on the [[National Geographic Channel]] in [[Netherlands|The Netherlands]]. Instead of finishing with a hot air balloon, it continues and features a [[Honda_HA-420_HondaJet|HondaJet]] aeroplane, a [[CR-Z|Honda CR-Z]] [[Hybrid_electric_vehicle|hybrid]], a [[Vfr1200|VFR1200]], a [[FCX_Clarity|Honda FCX Clarity]] [[Fuel_cell_car|hydrogen fuel cell car]], the [[ASIMO|Honda ASIMO]] robot, a Honda SH 125i scooter, and finishes with the subject driving into the garage of a beach house containing a Honda (solar) power generator. Finally the subject sits in a hot tub overlooking the sea. A voice-over (again provided by [[Garrison Keillor]]) says "What good is dreaming it, if you don't actually do it?" The last verses of the song used are also present in this 150 second version of the commercial.


== Awards ==
== Awards ==
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* [[Honda S500]] convertible
* [[Honda S500]] convertible
* [[Honda Goldwing]] motorcycle
* [[Honda Goldwing]] motorcycle
* [[Honda RC series|1960 Honda RC143]] racing motorcycle originally ridden by [[Jim Redman]]
* [[Honda RC series|1960 Honda 2RC143]] racing motorcycle originally ridden by [[Jim Redman]]
* [[Honda S2000]] Roadster
* [[Honda S2000]] Roadster
* [[Honda NSX]]-R sports car
* [[Honda NSX]]-R sports car
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* [[Honda FCX Clarity]] [[Fuel_cell_car|hydrogen fuel cell car]] (2010 inclusion)
* [[Honda FCX Clarity]] [[Fuel_cell_car|hydrogen fuel cell car]] (2010 inclusion)
* [[ASIMO|Honda ASIMO]] robot (2010 inclusion)
* [[ASIMO|Honda ASIMO]] robot (2010 inclusion)
* Honda SH125i scooter (2010 inclusion)
* Honda Scoopy SH125i scooter (2010 inclusion)
* Honda (solar)power generator (2010 inclusion)
* Honda (solar)power generator (2010 inclusion)


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* [http://theinspirationroom.com/daily/2005/honda-impossible-dream The Inspiration Room Daily review] on which this article is partly based and contains link to an officially hosted version of the commercial
* [http://theinspirationroom.com/daily/2005/honda-impossible-dream The Inspiration Room Daily review] on which this article is partly based and contains link to an officially hosted version of the commercial


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Latest revision as of 19:41, 14 June 2024

Honda's Impossible Dream is a panoramic 2-minute-long television commercial that was launched on 2 December 2005 in the United Kingdom. It anchored the "Power of Dreams" campaign which also included a website with extensive information about the series of vintage Honda vehicles that were chosen to illustrate the dreams of the founder of Honda. It was written by Sean Thompson and Chris Groom and Creative Directed by Tony Davidson and Kim Papworth. It features an actor (Simon Paisley Day) singing, riding and driving across the scenic shorelines and roads of New Zealand, Twin Ring Motegi in Japan, and the Iguazu Falls in South America.

Plot

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A vintage record player starts playing a single, “Impossible Dream" by Andy Williams. A man reaches out for a jacket and crash helmet, and he sets forth from his trailer into a series of vintage Honda vehicles, starting with a diminutive minibike, and ending with a powerboat that leaps off the edge of a waterfall, emerging from the mist as a hot-air balloon with the Honda logo.

Details

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The ad was part of a campaign developed by advertising agency Wieden+Kennedy London. Creative directors and contributors included Kim Papworth, Sean Thompson, Chris Groom, Tony Davidson, and agency producer Julia Methold. Director Ivan Zacharias and producer Nick Landon are from the film production company Stink where the ad is hosted. Director of photography was Jan Velicky. Editor was Filip Malasek, from Czech film editing company Robota.

The original commercial was altered slightly for the England national football team's 2006 FIFA World Cup campaign. Flags displaying the St George's Cross were added to most scenes in the advert, such as on the back of the motorcycles and on the caravan shown at the beginning. In addition, the hot air balloon appearing at the end had a large George Cross on it, replacing the "Honda" text. The original advert, together with the England remake cost £4.5 million to produce.

A making-of and karaoke version of the video were also made. This commercial was never released in the United States. The original version closed with a message addressed specifically to England, whilst the Australian version closes with a voice-over by Garrison Keillor saying "I couldn't have put it better myself" (This is now the standard version used in the United Kingdom).

The music is Andy Williams singing "Impossible Dream (The Quest)" from the album 16 Most Requested Songs. The song is from the Don Quixote musical Man of La Mancha. Songwriter Joe Darion won the 1965/66 Tony award for best Broadway lyrics. The last verses of the song are omitted to fit in two minutes.

2010 Extended Version

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On 25 April 2010, an extended version debuted on the National Geographic Channel in The Netherlands. Instead of finishing with a hot air balloon, it continues and features a HondaJet aeroplane, a Honda CR-Z hybrid, a VFR1200, a Honda FCX Clarity hydrogen fuel cell car, the Honda ASIMO robot, a Honda SH 125i scooter, and finishes with the subject driving into the garage of a beach house containing a Honda (solar) power generator. Finally the subject sits in a hot tub overlooking the sea. A voice-over (again provided by Garrison Keillor) says "What good is dreaming it, if you don't actually do it?" The last verses of the song used are also present in this 150 second version of the commercial.

Awards

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  • "Television Advertisement of the Year" in the British Television Advertising Awards
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Listed in order

Sources

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