The Grand rehearsal of the Athens Olympics Opening Ceremony happened yesterday. We were lucky enough to watch the rehearsal that lasted for more than three hours and to really enjoy what we saw.
You will be happy to hear that there are no hordes of dancers and old fashioned type parades. Even the entrance of the athletes is done with the background of modern 'techno type' music.
The most amazing event of the night was the lighting of the Olympic circles by a comet that sent the crowds in cheers. However, we didn't see the last ten minutes of the actual ceremony which are kept a secret and will be shown only on Friday (so maybe something more spectacular will happen).
Oh, and by the way, Bjork is fantastic!
I also have to say that the ceremony is probably more a TV show than a stadium show. TV audiences world wide will love it...
Posted by Basileios at August 11, 2004 03:47 PMKeep us updated Basileios. In the meantime, what's your favorite Olympic sport? I'm doing a survey: http://olympics.oncloud8.com/viewtopic.php?t=2
Posted by: tim at August 12, 2004 01:09 AMDo you know the name of the song that Bjork sang? We couldn't hear the song because of the broadcasters talking over her.
Posted by: Adrienne at August 14, 2004 05:27 PMI think the song Bjork sang was called "Oceaina" or something like that. Bjork is awsome though.
Posted by: Andy at August 14, 2004 10:13 PMdo you have a pic of the dress she had//i was at work but i heard about it
Posted by: henry carroll at August 14, 2004 10:31 PMI would like a list of how many participants each country has in the 2004 Olympics. Anyone know where I could get it?
Posted by: Karen at August 17, 2004 02:38 AMI'm dying to get the name of the DJ who played the opening ceremonies?!?!?! Can anyone help?
Posted by: DiAnna at August 31, 2004 08:45 AM