Watch Gojira perform ‘Ah! Ça Ira!’ in the Paris Olympics opening ceremony
nme.comGojira delivered an explosive performance during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony tonight (July 26) alongside experimental opera singer Marina Viotti.The heavy metallers performed ‘Ah, Ça Ira!’ (which translates to ‘It’ll be fine’), a song that was popular during the French revolution, during a segment titled ‘Liberté’ (in reference to France’s famed motto ‘Liberté, égalité, fraternité’) that celebrated one of the most famous events in French history, as well as the nation’s emphasis on freedom.Gojira appeared on the side of a castle surrounded by fire and bursts of red streamers to represent blood, with Viotti later appearing on a moving prop boat.
Their performance followed a portion dedicated to Les Miserables and came just after a beheaded Marie Antoinette was shown singing.They have now become the first metal band to ever perform during an Olympic opening ceremony.This part of #OpeningCeremony with French band Gojira was badass.
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