French Bands Phoenix and Air Conclude Paris Olympics with Sci-Fi Spectacle
French band Phoenix shaken the Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony, with individual French act Discuss showing up to two part harmony with them as they closed the Diversions on Sunday night as portion of the sci-fi-themed ceremony. Phoenix kicked off their set with “Lisztomania” to an excited reaction from competitors around the world, who were seen moving blissfully to the music.
DJ Kavinsky and Belgian artist Angèle joined the band for “Nightcall,” which was taken after up by “If I Ever Feel Better” and a two part harmony with Ezra Koenig of Vampire Weekend.
“They’re mind boggling, extraordinary band, continuously bringing the energy,” have Jimmy Fallon said as he commentated amid the band’s execution. The band was joined by French twosome Discuss for “Playground Love,” a tune included in filmmaker Sofia Coppola’s marvelous 1999 show “The Virgin Suicides” — Discuss scored the film. Phoenix frontman Thomas Defaces has been hitched to Coppola since 2011. He and his band given the score for her biopic of Elvis Presley’s renowned worldwide bride, “Priscilla.”
Up following was Phoenix’s greatest hit, “1901,” amid which Damages bounced into a mosh pit made up of Olympians.
Air, comprising of Nicolas Godin and Jean-Benoît Duncke, debuted in 1998 with “Moon Safari.” It yielded the track “Sexy Boy,” which was utilized in “10 Things I Despise Around You.”
Artistic executive Thomas Jaunty arranged the Diversions closing ceremony as a dystopian future in which the Olympics have ceased until they are renewed taking after the entry of a strange Brilliant Voyager. The sparkling Brilliant Voyager performed gymnastics whereas being brought down into the field amid a light show.
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Nike, the Greek goddess of triumph, was moreover portrayed by a gather of gymnastic performers essentially suspended over the swarm. As the gymnastic performers performed traps, the Olympic rings were raised into the discuss, meaning that the Recreations had been renewed. The opening ceremony, which was arranged by Thierry Reboul, too centered on French music and culture. Woman Gaga performed the cabaret classic “Mon Truc en Plumes,” whereas Céline Dion — in her to begin with execution in a long time — sang Édith Piaf’s “Hymne A L’Amour.”
The kickoff concert’s Franco-centric lineup included metal band Gojira, singer/songwriter Aya Nakamura, and rapper Rim’K.
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