JMarkSnow2012 Posted July 20, 2016 Report Share Posted July 20, 2016 In Sydney 2000 OC there was a segment called Arrival as well... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--FSpygLTI8 - which prompts the thought that Brazil is yet another country with a written history dominated by European colonialism and subjugation / genocide of the native population. Thre's a rumor that the rings will be formed OUTSIDE of the stadium I don't know how the IOC Executive Board would approve that. The use of the rings will be part of the show inside the stadium. That's their brand. Tokyo 1964? oooooooh it arrived today, my very own Olympic medal What carefully concealed drugs were involved in its winning? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron-pierreIV Posted July 20, 2016 Report Share Posted July 20, 2016 Tokyo 1964? Doesn't really count. That was way before the IOC realized how powerful and valuable their brand and symbol had become after 1984; and how proprietary they had become of all Olympic emblems, symbology, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baptista Posted July 21, 2016 Report Share Posted July 21, 2016 Just love this voice: https://www.facebook.com/elzasoaresoficial/photos/a.328827217189111.74437.294115957326904/1172877026117455/?type=3&theater 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ocean Posted July 21, 2016 Report Share Posted July 21, 2016 Elza Soares We love her so much! It will be amazing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guilherme Posted July 21, 2016 Report Share Posted July 21, 2016 Bet on "mais que nada" ? A surprise? She could sing " a carne negra" , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neneu10 Posted July 21, 2016 Report Share Posted July 21, 2016 Guys remeber she's 86 y.o and now looks an Alien Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron-pierreIV Posted July 21, 2016 Report Share Posted July 21, 2016 I don't know that they would put anyone so bizarre-looking who is NOT known outside Brazil's borders (and I mean known on 2 or 3 other continents). Maybe the Closing...but she is definitely NOT Opening Ceremony material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oooswald Posted July 21, 2016 Report Share Posted July 21, 2016 She was married with Garrincha, one of the most well know Brazilian soccer players from the past. Also, she sang the National Anthem on the Rio 2007 Pan Am Games. People are saying that she'll sing on the segment about favelas and/or about the slavery (Rio is the city that had recieved the major number of slaves from Africa on the world). It would be a very emotional moment. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luizfernandobr45 Posted July 21, 2016 Report Share Posted July 21, 2016 Brazilian respect too much her. It's incredible a person with her age who still singing. So, I think we should respect her, she is one of our great singers. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post Rob2012 Posted July 22, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 22, 2016 (edited) 10 hours ago, baron-pierreIV said: I don't know that they would put anyone so bizarre-looking who is NOT known outside Brazil's borders (and I mean known on 2 or 3 other continents). Maybe the Closing...but she is definitely NOT Opening Ceremony material. Who cares if performers are world famous or not? As long as they work for the show, in the moment, that's what matters most. These ceremonies are about cities showing the world the face THEY want to show it. If it's someone you don't know, maybe look them up. I remember having this exact conversation with you about the brilliant Dame Evelyn Glennie in the 2012 Opening Ceremony thread. Maybe I'm odd, but I'd rather have someone more obscure but interesting. Especially if the alternative if wheeling out Susan Boyle. #susanalbumparty Edited July 22, 2016 by Rob. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorchbearerAA Posted July 22, 2016 Report Share Posted July 22, 2016 There is still no sign of the Look of the Games in Maracana... and cannot find it in pictures from other venues neither. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron-pierreIV Posted July 22, 2016 Report Share Posted July 22, 2016 2 hours ago, Rob. said: I remember having this exact conversation with you about the brilliant Dame Evelyn Glennie in the 2012 Opening Ceremony thread. I don't remember...but anyway did they ever use this Evelyn Glennie? I don't think they did, did they? In any case, I never heard of him/her-- and NO, I am NOT under any obligation whatsoever to look him/her up. I'm not saying that that is how it should be done. I'm just going by how producers in the past have done it -- and I can understand their reasons. This is just my conjecture, Rob. You can, of course, go out and produce your own ceremony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob2012 Posted July 22, 2016 Report Share Posted July 22, 2016 Yes, she was in the ceremony. She's the deaf percussionist. Search for her name in the forum search bar and you'll find your own posts about her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron-pierreIV Posted July 22, 2016 Report Share Posted July 22, 2016 16 minutes ago, Rob. said: Yes, she was in the ceremony. She's the deaf percussionist. Search for her name in the forum search bar and you'll find your own posts about her. I don't remember now -- and am not that jazzed to revisit her or the issue. Just didn't make an impression on me, I think. I can remember Evelyn Waugh, but not Glennie. But if she's deaf, should she not have been in the Paralympic ceremony? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illustrado Posted July 22, 2016 Report Share Posted July 22, 2016 17 minutes ago, baron-pierreIV said: I don't remember now -- and am not that jazzed to revisit her or the issue. Just didn't make an impression on me, I think. I can remember Evelyn Waugh, but not Glennie. But if she's deaf, should she not have been in the Paralympic ceremony? dame evelyn glennie was cast because she was a drummer who happend to be deaf not the other way around. also, castyping her for only the paralympic is very ableist and should be frown upon in the movement. going back to topic, i would not mind if rio has a singer we have not heared of. i'll just google it to find out more. but i do get baron's point that it might not be appriceiated by the audience rather than seeing her as this famous singer she might look like an over botox drag queen to the rest of the world. which it not to say they should not do it. i bit of confusion is good for the OC. i was very informed that in atlanta they dress like space monsters. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikarus360 Posted July 22, 2016 Report Share Posted July 22, 2016 There are strong rumours the song "Mas que nada" will be performed at a moment of the Opening Ceremony. Also, it appears the Olympic rings will be formed outside the stadium, in the Copacabana Beach (on water), by many boats. It would be the second time they perform a segment of the opening in water after Seoul (if we don't count the last torch relay leg through the Thames in London OC) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikarus360 Posted July 22, 2016 Report Share Posted July 22, 2016 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeBDoNBNMro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brasilolimpico Posted July 22, 2016 Report Share Posted July 22, 2016 25 minutes ago, Ikarus360 said: Há fortes rumores a canção "Mas que nada" será realizada em um momento da Cerimônia de Abertura. Além disso, parece que os anéis olímpicos será formado fora do estádio, na Praia de Copacabana (na água), por muitos barcos. Seria a segunda vez que eles realizam um segmento da abertura na água depois de Seul (se não contar com a última perna do revezamento da tocha através da Tamisa em Londres OC) Great news. ' MAS QUE NADA ' is a great very famous song . The idea of the rings in Copacabana is legal. But I do not think it will be good ... I'm afraid that the waves of the sea and the boats leave misaligned and the distance between them as well. Moreover, it is always very nice to see the rings inside the stadium. I hope that the idea of Copacabana used to be really well used Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.bernham Posted July 22, 2016 Report Share Posted July 22, 2016 17 hours ago, baron-pierreIV said: I don't know that they would put anyone so bizarre-looking who is NOT known outside Brazil's borders (and I mean known on 2 or 3 other continents). Maybe the Closing...but she is definitely NOT Opening Ceremony material. Lets be real Baron, the OC are not supposed to be tailor made to fit the taste and pop-culture knowledge of Americans. They are meant to celebrate the beauty and greatness of their respective nations. Let Rio do Rio and take away the worlds breath. If the OC only featured globally famous people, the pool would be very small for any nation not America or the UK. Like honestly...who the **** knew Vanessa Amorosi outside Australia until she kicked ass in Sydney's OC's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevzz Posted July 22, 2016 Report Share Posted July 22, 2016 Really looking forward to the opening ceremony in two weeks time. However I hope those stacked boxes with smiley faces are not too cheap looking and play with cliche of putting up friendly happy faces, literally. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.bernham Posted July 22, 2016 Report Share Posted July 22, 2016 I don't remember now -- and am not that jazzed to revisit her or the issue. Just didn't make an impression on me, I think. I can remember Evelyn Waugh, but not Glennie. But if she's deaf, should she not have been in the Paralympic ceremony? She did the whole Industrial Revolution segment you ass. How do you forget that? It was like...the only cool part of the whole ceremony. Also...just because people have disabilities it doesn't mean they should be relegated to the Paralympic ceremonies. I feel like if you were in charge and Theresa May was PM, you would have told her not to show up because she has type 1 Diabetes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brasilolimpico Posted July 22, 2016 Report Share Posted July 22, 2016 The Rio -2016 removed the Maracana grass in May. And they put this strange floor , but it's such a simple floor ... to install it so early in the stage , sometimes did not want to remove the grass, could assemble for rehearsals . Will they put on top of it structures ? Or is it just what we see in the picture? Moreover, it is curious geometric shape, want to know what meaning will give . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brasilolimpico Posted July 22, 2016 Report Share Posted July 22, 2016 There are 14 days until the games .. And so far we do not know much about the ceremony. Who would , are keeping the surprise ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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