Bob Dylan revolutionized music and his career with 1965’s release of “Like a Rolling Stone.” Over the course of music history, there have been not just specific styles that serve as memorable points, but very specific sounds (riffs, chords, drum kicks, record scratches, etc.). While “Like a Rolling Stone” has gone on to become one of the most influential rock compositions and elevated Dylan from a folk star to a music icon, it’s the backing organ of the song that signaled the major change in music. The lyrics to “Like a Rolling Stone” themselves were revolutionary for its time with Dylan not singing about love or heartbreak, but revenge and resentment, characterized by Dylan’s voice tinged with cynicism and bite.
Almost 40 years since the song’s release, an official music video has been created to commemorate The Complete Album Collection, vol. 1 that collects all 41 official albums, a 2 CD compilation of non-album tracks, and liner notes. Much like the release of “Like a Rolling Stone,” the music video is intent on revolutionizing the technological advancements of modern-day music videos. The video begins with somebody channel surfing before the song begins. Over 16 different channels that you control, each different program’s characters lip sync 100% seamlessly to the song. For example, the beginning of a verse can be sung by a news anchor, then transition to Danny Brown lip syncing to the song’s exact point. In addition to these two examples, Price is Right, Pawn Stars, a fake romantic comedy, SportsCenter, a home shopping channel, and more can be found with plans to be add additional channels later.
Watch the fully interactive music video for “Like a Rolling Stone” below!
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