One of the best music videos of 2013 belongs to a song from 48 years ago. The interactive video for Bob Dylan's "Like a Rolling Stone," released yesterday, is a tour de force: While the music plays, you can flip through sixteen channels of simulated TV programming. But whether you're watching a financial news update, a romantic comedy, or a tennis tournament, it feels authentic, except everyone seems to be lip-syncing to the lyrics of the song. While many channels are populated by actors, the lineup is dotted with numerous famous artists such as comedian Marc Maron, rapper Danny Brown, hosts of Pawn Stars and Drew Carey (on the set of The Price Is Right). The overall effect is dizzying but incredibly compelling: the more you scroll through the video for "Like a Rolling Stone," the more the song's contempt seems aimed at all of Western civilization. When you get to see a vintage live performance by the real Bob Dylan, you feel like the only real person in existence. Find out where Bob Dylan ranks in our 100 greatest artists of all time" The effect can only be s...
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