“It’s You…Vancouver” the Tourism Vancouver new musical video (and a giveaway!)
While admittedly I do a lot of travel writing about destinations OUTSIDE of Vancouver, it’s undeniable (a) that I absolutely love and adore Vancouver, and (b) that I promote it relentlessly and write about it non-stop. So, when I found out about the “It’s You…Vancouver”, the new musical video that Tourism Vancouver commissioned/created. You can read more about Watasun, the duo that sings the catchy tune “It’s You” and the process behind the creation of the video.
Tourism Vancouver’s new destination film uses multiple platforms to send its message — and it’s unlike any promotional piece of its kind. Incorporating a local band and original song, “It’s You… Vancouver” is the world’s first professionally produced destination film in music video format.
The song is performed by Watasun, a Vancouver-based duo whose music fuses urban beats with traditional folk sounds. One-time buskers on Vancouver’s Granville Street, singer/songwriter Adam Bailie and percussionist Reid Hendry now record, produce and sell their own albums, taking inspiration from the city’s diversity, vibrancy and unity.
Throughout the three-minute video, the duo perform their catchy tune while making appearances in, near or atop of iconic Vancouver attractions, including the Vancouver Convention Centre roof, an Aquabus ferry and snow-covered Grouse Mountain
To celebrate the launch of the “It’s You…Vancouver” video, I have a $75 gift certificate to Charmichael’s at the Hilton Vancouver Airport, for a lucky reader of mine.
Carmichael’s Restaurant is characterized by distinctive West Coast cuisine. The open concept design is spacious yet inviting, while the menu offers a delicious combination of fresh local ingredients prepared with our very own personal touches. With award winning wines and a unique variety of cocktails and martini’s, join us on any occasion for a comfortable, intimate dining experience. Every meal is cared for by our energetic staff that is proud to make food service their profession.
All you need to tell me is what you love the most about Vancouver. It’s clearly not how expensive it is (which it is) nor how unaffordable it is (which it also is). But let’s face it, this city is beautiful, it has some of the nicest people in the world (I know, some also find them cold, but I have had much success in this city). If Vancouver wasn’t a great place to be, we (myself included) wouldn’t be here. I’m very happy and lucky to live in Vancouver. I love particularly sunsets in Vancouver!
To add an additional entry (for a total of two), you can post the following on Twitter:
Shared my love for Vancouver w/ @hummingbird604 & @MyVancouver to enter to win a $75 GC to Charmichael’s http://is.gd/zM8gu5. And you?
I will draw a winner on February 23rd at 2pm, from all Twitter and comment entries, randomized. Good luck everyone, and I look forward to reading from you what you love about our fair city!
Related posts:
- Vancouver Twestival is 2 days away – enter the Strutta Twestival video contest!
- First experiments with Flip video
- I won a Flip video camera! Thanks to Reachd and TechVibes!
- Teaser – High School Musical review
- Inserting a video (YouTube or other) into my posts?
I like Stanley Park an walking around Robson St.
I love the seawall! Especially watching wind surfers, and sunsets while walking the seawall!
Stephanie S recently posted..First Wine Maker’s Dinner @ Hop & Vine
The Mountains and how fresh the air is after a nice drizzle
All 20 something km’s of the seawall and surrounding views…from Coal harbour to Kit’s Beach…we are so lucky:)
I love the variety of amazing restaurants and food carts in Vancouver!
I love the Vancouver beaches
The thing I love most about Vancouver is all the great restaurants. So much variety.
English Bay
I love how athletic we are!! I love how close the ocean is!! I love our diverse food cultures!! I love our numerous ski mountains!! And last but not least, I love our beautiful women!!!!
Hahaha
What I love most is the multi-cultural diversity of the people.
I love seeing English Bay on sunny, windy day. I feel instantly happy!
Looking at the snow capped mountains when they have had their first dusting of snow.
The cherry trees blooming in the spring.
Vancouver has it all – scenery, beautiful weather – no snow (yah) and so many things to do, arts, festivals, jazz clubs, martini lounges and great restaurants with world class cuisine.
The liquid sunshine! Sounds crazy, I know, but I just love how fresh the city feels after it rains. It’s like the rain cleanses the city, flaws and all, and everything is shiny again. Plus I’m pretty sure it’s the liquid sunshine that keeps us looking so attractive.
I love the mountains, especially when the sun shines on the snow.
I love the variety of food in this city! So many different restaurants and street vendors!
English Bay. How you can view it from so many different places and it’s always a different perspective. The freighters…the sunsets…so gorgeous.
I love the fresh air and beautiful sceneries of Vancouver!
I love that you can go skiing and kayaking in the same day.
The varied artistic community – something for everyone all the time!
The many beautiful parks – not to mention the variety of food! available
More than anything, I love the amazing friends I have in Vancouver. I am very fortunate to have them. But if you make me pick something else, I would have to say the seawall and Stanley Park. Love it.
I love that there is so much to do in this city and not all of it costs money, beautiful parks etc.
The beautiful sunset at Kits
What I really love about Vancouver is the food. The quality and variety at restaurants and grocery stores is incomparable.
I love that the mountains and ocean are so close. Also that the downtown core has everything you can ask for (art,culture, sports, food, entertainment and more) plus it’s contained it a space that is accessible by walking and/or public transport!
I love going up to SFU and checking out the mountain views.
I love being able to stay active in Vancouver. I can go kayaking around Granville Island or head up to Cypress for some snowboarding!
What I like is how Vancouver has such a vibrant and residential downtown area, so different from most other North American cities.
I love how we have parks and just the natural beauty all around the city! Makes life so much more unstressful than it needs to be!
So much green space.
I love the neighbourhoods of Vancouver! From Kits to the Drive, you can find delicious foods and flavours all around!
I love all the beautiful greenery in Vancouver! I also love going to all the festivals that are held in here year round. There is always something to do!
I love a good coffee by the ocean on an early sunny Spring morning in Vancouver
I love having the ocean and the mountains right next to eachother!!
UPDATE:
Congratulations, Daphne! You’ve won my GC to Charmichael’s!
Raul Pacheco (@hummingbird604) recently posted..Urban Tea Merchant (Downtown Vancouver, Financial District)