JMarkSnow2012 Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 8 minutes ago, JMarkSnow2012 said: UK Channel 4 presenters reading out "best moment" tweets during the parade, which is probably a better idea than trying to find something to say about each nation. But now the UK Channel 4 commentator is reading tweets over the singing; not good. OK, he's shut up now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMarkSnow2012 Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 Eco-conscious songs are probably a better idea than the eco-conscious poetry of the Olympic opening ceremony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMarkSnow2012 Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 I think perhaps I should get myself an LED illuminated dress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rominger Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 Can we jump straight to Mrs. Sangalo, please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tower Bridge Fox Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 Its like the Eurovision somng contest . but thats Great!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMarkSnow2012 Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 Video wall theme returning to the rain of the Olympic closing ceremony (but no real downpour this time) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMarkSnow2012 Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 There's a certain "Last chance to highlight Brazilian music" vibe to this closing ceremony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rominger Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 2 minutes ago, JMarkSnow2012 said: Video wall theme returning to the rain of the Olympic closing ceremony (but no real downpour this time) It is because of the song by Vanessa da Mata, which says to be wet by the rain 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rominger Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 The brazlian athletes took over the field and are dancing around, some other athletes followed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMarkSnow2012 Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 An hour of the closing ceremony has passed and UK Channel 4, which is entirely funded by advertising, has not shown a single ad-break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tower Bridge Fox Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 the songs are Great!!!!!! douze pionts!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMarkSnow2012 Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 If those special medals really are solid gold, they are not negligible amounts ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMarkSnow2012 Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 Was Bob Marley Brazilian? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMarkSnow2012 Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 Sweet video montage! Followed by another gloriously crazy anthem rendition- this time the Paralympic anthem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikarus360 Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 Lovely Bossa Nova version of the Paralympic Anthem. Now the handover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorbr Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 6 minutes ago, JMarkSnow2012 said: Was Bob Marley Brazilian? Even God is Brazilian, why wouldn't he be? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikarus360 Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 Yukiko is now wearing a poncho instead of a Kimono Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMarkSnow2012 Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 Flag handover ! Followed by ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikarus360 Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 They reused the Japanese anthem from the Olympic handover. Then again it was a very nice rendition so why not bringing it back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMarkSnow2012 Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 ... same amazing rendition of the Japanese national anthem as in the Olympics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikarus360 Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 Once again, Shina Ringo music. And the Thank you message. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMarkSnow2012 Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 ... and the same jazzy Tokyo theme tune, with Paralympic video accompaniment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikarus360 Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 Very nice nod to the Paralympic Games which were actually held in Tokyo. Another cool animation by Shina Ringo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMarkSnow2012 Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 ... and more echoes of the Olynpic handover (illuminated frame boxes) for Tokyo's live performamce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMarkSnow2012 Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 Virtual Tokyo from a blind perspective ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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