GOJIRA's "Mea Culpa (Ah! Ça Ira)" Olympics Performance Projected Onto Arc De Triomphe; Video, Photos
September 16, 2024, 2 months ago
Gojira's performance of "Mea Culpa (Ah! Ça Ira)" from the 2024 Summer Olympics opening ceremony, featuring composer Victor le Masne and opera singer Marina Viotti, was projected onto the side of the Arc De Triomphe as part of a celebration of Paris’ hosting of the Olympics back in July. Video and photos can be viewed below;
"Ah ! Ça ira !" 🔥
— France tv (@FranceTV) September 14, 2024
Après l'avoir performée avec Gojira, la chanteuse lyrique Marina Viotti revient interpréter la chanson devant l'Arc de Triomphe ! #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/TLmCvm4PmV
The official audio of "Mea Culpa (Ah! Ça Ira)" is now available on streaming services. Stream/download the song here.
Gojira made history as the first metal band to ever perform at the Olympic Games during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France on July 26. Working alongside composer Victor le Manse, the quartet injected their signature heavy riffs and punishing rhythms into the French Revolution-era song “Ah! Ça Ira”. Joined by French-Swiss mezzo-soprano Marina Viotti and nearly 300 classical musicians, Gojira performed from the windows of Paris’ iconic Concierge amidst a grand spectacle of pyrotechnics. The performance made international headlines and was widely regarded as one of the most talked about moments from the 2024 Summer Olympics.
