MissEurasia Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 When is part 2 of the Bangkok 1998 OC will be uploaded? Also, has anyone got the full OC for Kuala Lumpur 1998 and Abuja 2003? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTHarner Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 The song is called "Tha Semanoun oi Kampanes" and it's from Mikis Theodorakis' work "Romiosini". It has become one of my favorite songs, Thank goodness for the internet so that I could learn the words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikarus360 Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 Opening ceremony of the Central American and Caribbean Games in Veracruz, held last night. As troublesome as the organization was, their ceremony was much better than what Incheon did two months ago. Most in Mexico said Veracruz ceremony bested the one held in Guadalajara in 2011 for the Pan Am Games (that one was godawful). When is part 2 of the Bangkok 1998 OC will be uploaded? Also, has anyone got the full OC for Kuala Lumpur 1998 and Abuja 2003? I had some problems but i'll try uploading that one today. My apologies (also my connection is not very fast so it takes many hours to upload) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron-pierreIV Posted November 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 (edited) /\/\ Indeed; very nice. Great use of technology, mixing with and showcasing the native host culture. Great use of color and whites. And Mexican music is very beautiful. My only comment is that I wished the giant Aztec pyramid stage, opened up and revealed a few more surprises. Otherwise, it just sits there like a big, wedding cake that you can't eat, doing nothing. Edited November 15, 2014 by baron-pierreIV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikarus360 Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 ^^ Actually, the torch entered from the center of it, much like Atlanta '96. A structure representing the sun also raised from the center of the pyramid during the opening sequence (not mentioning Ricky Martin as well) Also, I posted second part of Bangkok 1998 opening ceremony, without TV comments. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 ^^ Actually, the torch entered from the center of it, much like Atlanta '96. A structure representing the sun also raised from the center of the pyramid during the opening sequence (not mentioning Ricky Martin as well) Also, I posted second part of Bangkok 1998 opening ceremony, without TV comments. Enjoy! Finally ! It's uploaded now and i just watched it, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olympiaki-agones Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 Opening ceremony of the Central American and Caribbean Games in Veracruz, held last night. As troublesome as the organization was, their ceremony was much better than what Incheon did two months ago. Most in Mexico said Veracruz ceremony bested the one held in Guadalajara in 2011 for the Pan Am Games (that one was godawful). I had some problems but i'll try uploading that one today. My apologies (also my connection is not very fast so it takes many hours to upload) Wow, it was a really creative ceremony using technology, folklore and culture as great assets to deliver a fresh ceremony. Music was really delightful and colours shone in its best. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMarkSnow2012 Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 /\/\ Indeed; very nice. Great use of technology, mixing with and showcasing the native host culture. Great use of color and whites. And Mexican music is very beautiful. My only comment is that I wished the giant Aztec pyramid stage, opened up and revealed a few more surprises. Otherwise, it just sits there like a big, wedding cake that you can't eat, doing nothing. Except that it wasn't doing nothing, because it was being used as a rather pretty video display. I suspect that they may have used back-projection from the interior rather than LED screens, which would explain the limited use of mechanical effects. Definitely a very attractive show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olympiaki-agones Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 This is one of the reasons I feel attracted to new cities hosting multi-sport events. I really enjoyed Glasgow 2014 and Veracruz 2014. Incheon and Nanjing were really boring to me! It was like watching the same ceremony since 1988! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron-pierreIV Posted November 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 This is one of the reasons I feel attracted to new cities hosting multi-sport events. I really enjoyed Glasgow 2014 and Veracruz 2014. Incheon and Nanjing were really boring to me! It was like watching the same ceremony since 1988! I agree. Altho 2022 holds some promise that the Chinese might top 2008, and Almaty might get George Tsypin who did Sochi's opening. 2020, I'm not so sure about. Those Japanese might try to go really high-tech to prove how technologically superior they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olympiaki-agones Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 That's why I prefer to see Almaty hosting. Anyway, they did a great job in 2011. It was another delightful ceremony. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durban Sandshark Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 The full Opening Ceremony of the 2014 Veracruz central American and Caribbean Games taken from Senal Colombia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69PfFH--6kg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durban Sandshark Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 And here's Part 3 that starts off controversial centering with boos and Mexican President Enrique Pena when trying to declare the Games open and then with the torch lighting and a Ricky Martin medley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatinXTC Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 Opening ceremony of the Central American and Caribbean Games in Veracruz, held last night. As troublesome as the organization was, their ceremony was much better than what Incheon did two months ago. Most in Mexico said Veracruz ceremony bested the one held in Guadalajara in 2011 for the Pan Am Games (that one was godawful). I had some problems but i'll try uploading that one today. My apologies (also my connection is not very fast so it takes many hours to upload) What exactly was wrong with the Opening Ceremony for Guadalajara 2011? I liked it a lot. I liked it better than the Vancouver opening ceremony, that only had 2 great segments while the rest was total crap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron-pierreIV Posted November 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 (edited) Guadalajara was OK; but not stellar. The one part of Veracruz I've seen (the first one posted) really captured the essence of Mexico in a most charming, lyrical and innovative way. I still have to view the whole Veracruz opening. Sort of/finally watched Part 3 for the Lighting. Am so over this multiple athlete-lighting. It's to tired and cliche already. Too over-drawn and anti-climactic. Wish they'd have a Lighting where there are a dozen chickas who wrestle in a mudpit for the honor to light the cauldron. Last woman left standing!! That would be highly original! Edited November 21, 2014 by baron-pierreIV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikarus360 Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 My problem with Guadalajara is that they obsessed so much with not being stereotypical that most of the ceremony was a concert which had lots, lots of singing which overshadowed the little if any artistic performances. It was dissapointing considering Rio 2007 show was much better and they had a very crappy Maracana back then which hindered them from doing certain stuff because of the weak roof. While Guadalajara had a state of the art stadium which wasn't used at its full potential if you ask me. I guess Scott Givens just didn't cared and was lazy back in 2011. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olympiaki-agones Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 I do believe both cities and states are very different. While Veracruz is the cradle of 3 big civilizations: Olmecs, Toltecs and Totonacas, they just added post-colonial folklore when people in white appeared. Guadalajara is mostly post-colonial culture and music. Maybe that is why they both were very different. I think it'd be the same if Monterrey and Oaxaca, other two cities located in opposite poles of the country might have shown other faces of the host country. If we can compare to the UK, London and Glasgow in spite of being under the same flag, each city depicted different faces of the United Kingdom. Still, I really love how Veracruz managed its ceremony. Much better than the one in Guadalajara. So, creativity and culture can deliver great ceremonies without spending tons of money. Just like the music, the pre-hispanic beats mixed with contemporary music what brilliant and caught a refreshed but traditional Eastern Mexico. When Guadalajara was the Western side of the country. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikarus360 Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 Same ceremony but now in a single part and on HD quality. Enjoy! I do believe both cities and states are very different. While Veracruz is the cradle of 3 big civilizations: Olmecs, Toltecs and Totonacas, they just added post-colonial folklore when people in white appeared. Guadalajara is mostly post-colonial culture and music. Maybe that is why they both were very different. I think it'd be the same if Monterrey and Oaxaca, other two cities located in opposite poles of the country might have shown other faces of the host country. If we can compare to the UK, London and Glasgow in spite of being under the same flag, each city depicted different faces of the United Kingdom. Still, I really love how Veracruz managed its ceremony. Much better than the one in Guadalajara. So, creativity and culture can deliver great ceremonies without spending tons of money. Just like the music, the pre-hispanic beats mixed with contemporary music what brilliant and caught a refreshed but traditional Eastern Mexico. When Guadalajara was the Western side of the country. I guess you're right. After all Guadalajara and Jalisco are mostly known for the Mariachi music. However, Jalisco also has the Huichol and Tepehuas (the look of the games was based on Huichol art) and both could had also been included on the ceremonies, however they were forgotten pretty much. I think even the Huichol tribe adressed a complaint about it back in 2011. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord David Posted November 23, 2014 Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 I agree. Altho 2022 holds some promise that the Chinese might top 2008, and Almaty might get George Tsypin who did Sochi's opening. 2020, I'm not so sure about. Those Japanese might try to go really high-tech to prove how technologically superior they are. Will it be a robot that lights the cauldron for Tokyo 2020? Or will we see a trifecta of ever more advanced robot like cauldron lighting sequences from 2018 to 2022 (if Beijing gets it)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikarus360 Posted November 23, 2014 Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 Even with Nagano simplicity, they flattered about their technology prowess when they did the Ode to Joy simultaneously in the 5 continents.So i'm pretty sure they'll try to pull something like the hologram idea they had for the failed 2022 WC bid. XD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olympiaki-agones Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 Same ceremony but now in a single part and on HD quality. Enjoy! I guess you're right. After all Guadalajara and Jalisco are mostly known for the Mariachi music. However, Jalisco also has the Huichol and Tepehuas (the look of the games was based on Huichol art) and both could had also been included on the ceremonies, however they were forgotten pretty much. I think even the Huichol tribe adressed a complaint about it back in 2011. Fair enough! I had just thought the same during the Opening Ceremony. Huichol tribe cosmogony and art inspired the whole concept of the look of Mexico'68 Games. Guadalajara just focused on folklore of Guadalajara in stead of Jalisco. It would have been astonishing if they had included a segment on aboriginal cultures. That's why I enjoyed by far Veracruz 2014. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattygs Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 Have found the full Closing Ceremony of the 1990 Auckland Commonwealth Games. While the opening was Olympic class, the closing ceremony in contrast was pretty basic. Of best note would be the performance of Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, and the handover to Victoria. I would also put the gigantic puffy pohutukawa inspired shoulders of Betty Anne Monga as a highlight. I haven't watched all these parts right through, but it looks like it's missing the school kids jump rope for heart display at the start. Six parts in all. And while previously posted in parts, I've also found a full start to finish copy of the opening ceremony of Auckland 1990, this one from 9 Australia. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningrings Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 I agree. Altho 2022 holds some promise that the Chinese might top 2008, and Almaty might get George Tsypin who did Sochi's opening. 2020, I'm not so sure about. Those Japanese might try to go really high-tech to prove how technologically superior they are. I have a feeling Tokyo 2020 will be very much along the lines of Athens 2004, very big simple and clean. Won't be your cup of tea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMarkSnow2012 Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 I have a feeling Tokyo 2020 will be very much along the lines of Athens 2004, very big simple and clean. Won't be your cup of tea! BIG and simple is OK; two people attempting to fill an arena by themselves, not so much. Anyway, I'd have liked to see a Tokyo OC based on Battle Royale, but I suppose the chances of NBC explaining that they are not, in fact, plagiarising Hunger Games are approximately zero. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron-pierreIV Posted December 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 BIG and simple is OK; two people attempting to fill an arena by themselves, not so much. Exactly! I can never understand why that moment should so stand out for "likers" of the Athens show. Plus, the "museum on wheels" (Klepsydra) which had nothing to do whatsoever with the $20 million lake that was the centerpiece of the show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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