Description

This commercial video for American Express, titled Rhythm of the Island, features writer and composer Lin-Manuel Miranda. The visual sequence captures Miranda riding in the backseat of a yellow taxi cab, looking thoughtfully out the window at cityscapes and bridges. Later scenes transition to a scenic tropical beach where he sits reading on the sand as horses run by the shoreline. The video also shows interactions at a local street food cart and lively evening gatherings with friends, highlighting cultural textures and local scenery. The footage employs natural lighting and cinematic framing with a warm, nostalgic color grade.