The industrialisation part is still one of the most epic productions for an opening ceremony how it ended with the rings as well gives me goosebumps 10 yrs later still
@@Cliffjumper24I also can’t watch Mary Poppins chasing away Voldemort and the villains of childhood without actively sobbing. I always thought they should have brought out Aslan to help. ❤️
The first section is just outstanding and still gives me goosebumps all these years later. The story it told, the creativity, the logistics, the MUSIC. It's stunning.
I watch it a couple times a year. But here in April 2024 the UK seems so different to that time. We weren't so fractured then. I held a house party with my friends and my housemate friends we didn't all know each other but we had a great time watching. Nostalgia I suppose.
Probably you have the right intuition that guides you to read behind symbols. Go to 49min on this video, watch for fews min. It's a strange coincidence with the situation we are living now.
Watching the preview of what is being planned for 2020 maybe.. The olympics with Health Care "heros" and children... Mmm aren't Athelets Healthy? Why would they need a Dr? Other than for a cast and back alignments? Did you see the little corona virus symbol in the lights?
@@vitorpereira9515 oh britian is just as fucked and germany also kinda done for. Europe wothout the 2 World Wars may just have been humanities best chance for the stars.
As a Brit my self I think the start is bloody fantastic - then it’s a thanks to the NHS which is great! but I don’t know I guess a flex to other countries 🤷😅 - then it’s 20 minutes of twats dancing to bops through the generations - another flex about the World Wide Web which is a totally different thing to the internet 🛜 - then some actual artsy dance stuff but in a massive arena it’s kinda like meh? - twats on bikes representing the doves 🕊️ you can’t use real doves anyone because in the 1988 Olympics the torch burned real doves (actually kinda funny) I would be embarrassed to be a bike dove - The Olympic torch looking back is a banging idea 💡 all the petals from all the countries coming to make the torch ahhh that’s bloody lovely 🥰 - Well how do we end a show? can’t go wrong with the beetles I guess so 🤷♀️ get him to play hey Jude. Don’t know what that has the do with the Olympics but again another FLEX!!! Whyyyyyy!!! As an Olympic nerd it’s definitely top 5 of all time just for the start when they forge the rings is amazing but then they drop the ball and just start flexing STOP that’s all cringe 😂
When people say what defines Great Britain and what does it mean to be British, I always say just watch the Opening Ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics. This was Britain at its peak. What a year!
Great Britain has never been more proud to host the world. As a Brit, I've never cried with so much joy. I sincerely hope it's a step towards World peace, albeit a very small one for now. Hey we'll get there one day... Together 🙏🇬🇧☮️🌍
3:27:32 The Queen proclaims the games open. The Queen (in 2012): "I declare open the Olympic Games of London, celebrating the 30th Olympiad of the modern era." The King (her father, in 1948): "I proclaim open the Olympic Games of London, celebrating the 14th Olympiad of the modern era."
I still absolutely love how the idea behind the ceremony, Danny Boyle knew he couldn't surpass china's opening ceremony in size and scale, so instead he went for the idea of "inspire a generation", and the show in the end, turned out better than anyone could have hoped
32:36. So don't get me wrong, other countries have had great opening cermonies. But for me this is the most incredible moment in Olympic Opening cermonies ever. The sight of the forged Olympic rings coming together, the message of world unity, the demonstration of the incredible acheivements of the past and what it cost to make them, the look on everyones faces, the sparks of the rings coming together. Truly incredible.
내가 본 올림픽 개막식 중 최고는 런던이였다. 진짜 당시 엄청 충격적이였던게... 스토리텔링, 구성, 연출 모두 진짜 지금봐도 끝내주지만, 무엇보다 영국이 얼마나 문화적으로 가진게 많고 대단한지 너무 잘 보여줬었다. 따로 설명할 필요없이 전세계 사람들이 역사, 문화에 대한 설명이 없더라도 무엇인지 다 알 수 있었다. 진짜 우리 나라 쩔지? 이걸 멋지게 보여준 개막식이였음...
How do I explain that I will never be able to forget that day, where my whole family got together and we watched this, live on television? And I still think that it is the best inauguration, the best music, the best effects, the lighting of the Olympic torch is so emotional, this is amazing.
@@marianaludivinemarthe760 An _imaginative_ person is never bored - their innate curiosity finds something interesting in everything they encounter. I feel sorry for you, Mariana.
You know it means, stripping beautiful nature and beautiful environment off planet for businesses, factories that pollute and make elites rich. Using poor working class. Tree of life was cut. And after it's grey ugly concrete
This really encapsulates what it felt like to be British in 2012. I'm glad this will always be around to capture that mood forever. What a magical era!
I feel that was special time the mood of the country was great you could feel that year always be amazing and the summer just something I never forget for so many years was 16 back then still hope this country can find that feeling again best opening ceremony of any Olympics games 🇬🇧
It was this Olympics that Inspired my daughter to become an Olympic Athlete, 4 years later her and I went to Brazil where she was a reserve. Its two years to go and I think Im gonna see her compete in Tokyo. I wish people would stop chopping onions in the room when I see this ceremony.
1:02:27 in case people don't understand the reference. This weather report is famous as it said there was gonna be calm sunny weather and instead there was one of the biggest storms of the century
Yes, poor old Michael Fish! I was a kid, rememer that night. Didn't get much sleep and was actually scared as the house we lived in, in East Ham seemed like it was shaking. Only to wake up and find out we that were the lucky ones.
Wow, 29:00 Goosebumps -- the soundtrack, theatre/performances -- depicting the industrial revolution - people of the UK built their country with blood, sweat, and tears, but also revealing the Olympic rings. Simply magnificent. Magic ❤
Blood, sweat, tears where did that come from, with all the history they have all over the world even America?? Stole every resources existed on earth through colonization and manufacturing by slave work force, even English workers were not treated well but finally think themselves as saviour. Division of India and Pakistan, creation of Israel, African black slavery at America... What's that carribbean small nation, recently got Independence from English Colonization??
Personally I think the camera men running around the whole stadium and not missing and inch of footage, should have our thanks too. For everlasting footage of this glorious British event 😊
2012 really was the benchmark year of being British. Nothing will ever come close to the pride that swept through the nation during the games. Never forget the happiness on the streets.. Take me back
I'm an American and I remember watching this for the first time and realizing, to my shock, how much of what I grew up with and loved and assumed was American pop culture ... was actually British. Well done, UK. You really reminded us how deeply you've impacted our lives. Also, I don't think I've ever seen anything so simultaneously dreadful and inspiring as the Pandemonium sequence. The golden Olympic ring out of all that smoke and chaos. I thought it was very brave of Britain to acknowledge both the good and the bad that came out of industrialization, and very hopeful to have all that result in a symbol of unity for all humanity.
English teacher from America here. This is what I constantly try to tell my kids, all the time, when they ask why we study British literature in America. Because the Brits INVENTED English. They developed it from a mere language to one of the most beautiful and universal modes of expression through the development of an incredible culture. America is full of Dutch, Irish, German, Spanish, African, Japanese, and Middle Eastern Immigrants. But we all speak English, and the Brits are the masters of it.
However...this had a lot of American influences, either way....not much into the British Culture much or their music or cinema.....but I like the first part of the Opening Ceremony. I guess is safe to say that if these British Bands did not make in the USA they would not be as big as they were.... Like the Beatles, Queen or Elton John....they all came to America and made big HERE.
@@hlatino03I hope I'm not coming across as rude but can you not make this about America rn. We know America is one of the biggest influences in the world but it's not everyday it must be made the best in every single conversation. Someone here is praising Britain and you come to say that America is still the best or whatever. Maybe I misunderstood but can you let other countries have the limelight for once.
After watching the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, I felt compelled to revisit the fantastic London Olympics opening ceremony that I’ve always admired. And when I saw the Queen’s warm smile, tears welled up in my eyes.
@@madmanjoe1002 Translation for you : This is what represents the country... If Pikachu carried Olympic torch using 1,000,000 Volts, Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony would have been worth watching. Japan should've used anime because they are power of it
As someone who worked this ceremony , it lives on as one my favourite nights , I was outside the stadium helping people to get home , I missed it live , but watched it the next day , the smiles and happiness in people faces lives with me , I heard it , the music , it remains as my one of my greatest nights ever , I went to the pub afterwards and everyone bought me drinks , we laughed and cried , a moment of true happiness in my life
The last time my mother and her dear sister were together was in the latter's retirement condo in Miami. We watched in rapt silence as this splendid event of yours unfurled. Afterward, we all had tea and mom told us stories of the two years she and dad spent in London after the war. We stayed up late and finally turned in contented from an evening of storytelling, laughter and remembrance, the perfect end to our visit,. And it all began with this ceremony. The next morning, we flew back to Virginia. I've always wanted to thank someone for this. So, if you'll permit me, I'd like to thank you. Nicely done! May your life be filled with moments like these.
Just saying, really really want London to host the Olympics again because it made people happy, full of joy and everyone pretty much watch the Olympics. 2012 was a great year
@@FlyfarHP also the fact in 2011 and 2012, boris Johnson made Olympic so successful in London then now he turned around and made it worst in the following years as he bring in Brexit and COVID and other problems
역사와 문화와 예술과 철학의 나라가 보여준 역대 최고의 올림픽 개회식이라고 생각합니다. 산업혁명, 이점바드 킹덤 브루넬, 세계대전 추모, 여성참정권운동(서브러제트),국가보건서비스(NHS) 창설, 셰익스피어의 템페스트, 톨킨, 제인 오스틴, 찰스 디킨스, 해리 포터, 메리 포핀스, 미스터 빈, 에릭 클랩튼, 롤링 스톤즈, 비틀즈, 퀸 등등과 현재 대중음악 뮤지션들, 런던심포니오케스트라, 용광로에서 오륜기로, 그리고 팀 버너스 리의 월드와이드웹으로 이어지는 연출과 스토리텔링. 영국 너무 멋지네요!
And yeah and you’re currently doing a great job at destroying that heritage. Unfortunately I i think it’s too late to do something about it but getting out of the EU is a good start
I am not British, but came here for a palate cleanser after the disaster that was the Paris opening. Haven’t seen this in 12 years, but what a joy to be reminded of what a classy and innovative ceremony looked like, a culture that still pays respect to its heritage and roots, and yet also tastefully showcasing diversity as a strength in the modern era. The industrial revolution piece was amazing. I felt emotional watching it as through the storytelling I can sense the bittersweetness of the country’s technological progress- the green hills being replaced by the industrial revolution, the visionaries of the future represented by Brunel, and the sooty, grimy faces representing the hardship and struggles of the average citizens who built the country. The forging of the Olympics rings in the fires of industry and them coming together was a masterpiece. The universal values that build a country which are also very apt for the Olympics were on display- determination & perseverance through hardship, innovation, unity… nothing of this was found in the Paris opening. I was looking forward to the Paris opening, but I was very disappointed. Having to rely on shock value to distract from the disjointed mess and mediocre planning shows how talentless the director is, truly shocking as France is reputed to be a country of class and the arts. He made it all about himself rather than thinking about how the universal values of the Olympic spirit could be embodied in the ceremony.
England and London especially has been through so much. When I read English authors one thing that struck me was the recurring theme of war and loss. As a US American, I have no experience of that (9/11 being over 1000 miles away). It's wonderful to see British people unite and collaborate on something creative and positive, although having to overcome adversity by working together gave them the experience needed to create this masterpiece.
1:09:09 비틀즈부터 데이빗보위 퀸의 보헤미안렙소디까지 대중음악의 연기대를 쫙 보여주는 구간 그러다가 찰리채플린 등 여러 영화를 보여주다가 잠깐 마이클잭슨 분장의 인물까지 나오고 마지막에는 결국 이 모든것이 월드와일드웹의 창시자가 나오며 인터넷으로 퍼진다는것을 보여주는 연출…최고다…
The past won't come around for another pass. Like in a game of cards, we can wish we had the same hand we did last round or we can play the hand we have the best we can :)
I am, suprisingly, in tears watching this. Im so proud of Danny Boyle and everyone who had any part in putting this together from concept to final performance and the extraordinary design, logisti s and tech. Wonderful storytelling of the UK and its culture, history and people, our troubles and ...including our humour. So many people coming together for something joyful and positive. My cousin perforned in the ceremony and I am so proud of her. I hope we recapture this spirit again.
It was the last time I saw Great Britain/ UK united in positivity. I’m so grateful to have seen it. I hope wish and pray that someday soon I see a return to this way.
That is so cool! Do you know how many people were participating in the opening ceremony? My classmate and I were watching it today and we were astounded by how many people just kept appearing with perfect costuming.
@@x3madcandyxD Can't remember but had mates who were drummers too. So I reckon around 700 at least. If you include the drummers, NHS nurses, kids, workers, gentle men, Mary Poppins. Each person had their roles so nobody was changing costumes.
Couldn't agree more. This is absolutely the best Olympic Opening Ceremony I've ever seen in my life. This is beyond expectations. What a outstanding performance and spectacle. Afterall, our land is the Land of artists, singers and performers. Land of English speakers Thrilling to watch it There's no way Paris 2024 can top that 🤣 Either way, go Team Great Britain 💪🇬🇧🟥👑🦁🌹💂♂️💂🐎🎡🚢👊
I remember being in my friends living room with a fair few others just gobsmacked. There’s a natural cynicism in Brits and I’d be lying if I said some of us weren’t chewing our fingers beforehand thinking this might be embarrassing on a world scale but when those fiery Olympic Rings came together we were roaring. My partner burst into tears😂 and after that all of us were crying, laughing cheering. The Queen/Bond moment, Mr Bean, the music, the 7/7 tribute, the NHS bit, the cauldron being lit, a brilliant emotional rollercoaster. The actual games weren’t bad either👍
와 진짜 말이 안된다... 중세에서 산업 혁명을 통해 올림픽 주조에 이르기까지... 중간중간 대표로 나온 신사의 시선을 통해 과정을 담아주는 것도 너무 자연스럽고 멋있다. 완벽한 개막식이다. 파리 개막식 퍼포먼스를 보고 도시를 배경으로 한 컨셉은 신기하다곤 생각했는데, 감동은 못느꼈지만... 런던 개막식을 보니 거대한 감동이 있다. 미쳤다 진짜.
It wasn’t really the Middle Ages at the start. It could just have easily been pre-industrial England in the 1700s, or even modern England in a country village❤
Totalmente de acuerdo, los escenarios parisinos, aunque muy bellos por sí mismos, no aportaron nada a la ceremonia. Por el contrario en London 2012 se aprecia el esfuerzo y el trabajo de hacer las cosas bien,. Los parisinos tomaron el camino fácil, pero la belleza de París no fue suficiente para este tipo de acto.
I completely agree with your thoughts, although the timeline depicted starts with the Industrial Revolution toward the end of the 19th century. Hands down, it was one of the best Olympic openings.
I remembered watching this with the family and being shocked how most of the things that I loved came from British culture. I already knew about Mary Poppins, Peter Pan, Doctor Who and various other things. But I had an eagerness of exploring the city, seeing the statues, and hearing Big Ben ring. I realized that going to London was my dream and promised myself that one way or another I was going to see the city in person someday. Seven years later my dream came true!
The UK is a cultural powerhouse. I loved the industrialisation scene which was obviously important British history which affected the entire world but what puts this ceremony on top is the song medley focussed on the young couple around a modest suburban house. A completely relatable human experience (not boasting about empire or anything) but backed by the most insane flex of soft power - some of the most popular music in Modern history, all British, put together so artistically. I am Irish so it slightly pains me to give that compliment. France had no equivalent in tonight's ceremony. In fact, the dance music medley was almost embarrassing.
2024 ceremony looked like a 'Tango' advert from the 1990s? Do you drink 'Tango' in the Emerald Isle, or is everyone reared on draft Guinness from the age of three?
The compliment belongs to you too my friend. Britain would be nowhere without Ireland‘s contributions. You deserve credit for our country too! And although you all have every historical reason to dislike the UK, we love the Irish❤ not to mention millions of us have Irish relatives😅
@@ynvassknrdar1233 And as the Australian commentators noted- for better and worse. For all the innovation of the modern age, there was also poverty, exploitation, pollution and war.
i never saw olympics ceremony before, but after hearing about France, here I am watching best ceremonies! It is just incredible, you can see there were so much work! creativity, music, organization ! well done UK! 🇬🇧 applauds and respect to director, team, people ! 👏🏻 goosebumps ! Kids choir!😍
Goosebumps, shivers, tears, and for a grit and determination forged in over 2000 years of invention, invasion (both ways), and warfare. Forged the modern world. Is there any other country like this or ever will be? The green fields of these tiny isles shaped the entire world. It's impossible to comprehend. Must be something in the blood.
The way the music builds and breaks just after 25:29 , only to fall into a period of remembrance is beyond beautiful. This was truly a magical production. Shivers down my spine every time. A moment of shared humanity. Proud to be British.
jchang133 you’re absolutely right as seeing the part of London and the local boy done well in the form of David Beckham driving the boat made me a tad bit emotional.
The opening 34 mins of this gets me every time, just the most fantastic opening to an opening ceremony ever, the performances, Music, choreography and story told is just perfect. the lighting of the torch and the entrance of Redgrave through a crowd of the workers who built the park another beautiful moment. Underworld who did the music for all this deserve huge credit.
거의 10년이 지났음에도 나는 한번씩 기억나서 다시 보곤한다 보통 올림픽 개회식을 볼 때 기대하는건 그 나라만의 색다르고 신선한 무언가인데 런던올림픽은 조금 달랐다. 그들이 보여준 것은 가장 영국스럽고 독특한 것임과 동시에 고등학생시절, 영미권 문화매체들에 심취해 있던 나에게, 어느샌가 머릿속에 스며들어와 있던 친숙한 것들이었다 즐겨읽던 세계사 서적들에서 빠지지 않는, 영국역사 1순위로 배우는 외국어, 영어 해리포터로 시작해 가장 많이 읽었던 외국문학인, 영미문학 그 외 영화, 드라마의 요소와 유명인물들 까지, 다 친숙한 것들임에도 식상하지 않게 물흐르듯 자연스러웠다 문화의 힘이란 참 대단하다. 수천 km 떨어진 곳에 살고 있는 외국인에게 조차 공감대를 이끌어낼 수 있으니
I didnt watch our Olympics OC in 2012, but after what happened in France, here I am watching it and I think it’s perfect timing because i can appreciate it much better now.
The Pandemonium sequence / Underworlds soundtrack is just absolutely iconic! Mesmerising! The Brits are not ashamed to show the unfathomable talent, beauty and not so pretty of it’s history!
I was lucky enough to be there, and I will never be able to tell you how incredible and emotional that opening scene was. Will always, always remember it.
We kinda have all the genres. Tbf tho, without Chicago Blues we’d be screwed, but so would all modern music. We are punching. That music set made me more proud than any gold medal 🥇
This is the best Opening Ceremony in modern times. The British have so much to be proud of and they delivered artistically and emotionally. Every participant was a star and an artist. The entire production is outstanding. I often rewatch this ceremony to be inspired in my daily life. Cheers to the UK.
The best Olympics opening ceremony i have ever witnessed. I have lost count of how many times i have watched this. The *pandemonium* part gives me goosebumps every time. Danny Boyle is a genius
The Industrial Revolution performance, which precedes the coming-together of the Olympic rings, always gives me goosebumps. Phenomenal music and performance. Perfectly executed.
London showed innovation, hope, international harmony, respect and interwoven emotional themes with incredible entertainment. To have created this triumph Danny Boyle became a national treasure. Thank you to him and all involved.
This brings tears to my eyes 10 years on. Caliban, Brunell, the NHS, Dizzy Rascal, Olympics in East London and Danny Boyle in charge of that. Choreography, costumes, lighting, sound, everything on point. The Queen not telling her family she was involved. That's class. I was so proud then and still am of that moment (thank you Radio 4 for The Reunion) but...I won't spoil it.
The Queen was a very cool lady. I also loved the Paddington Bear piece she did to open her jubilee concert. She was unwell, but like always, delivered.
There was a clear topic being shown here: industrialisation. Everything was about cultural and anything we’re proud of our country. Even HMTQ herself was included in the show. It’s about being grande, with grace and dignity. No one was being sexualised/objectified/harassed here. This is incredibly iconic. Pure art.
Anyone watching in July 2024? OLYMPIC MONTH!! 🇫🇷
Just watched. Not sure why. Haha
Absolutely me😁
Pay attention on the details,something is really wrong here.. 44:20 keep watching and It’ll be clearly obvious!
Lol ye. For a class assignment
Yes sir for lirning 😢
The Industrial Revolution part is still the most amazing thing I have ever seen on tv.
Agreed. The passion and music in this section simply incredible
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@@dewberrydave It was incredible. Loved it.
I love this part too
Absolutely amazing. 😍
The industrialisation part is still one of the most epic productions for an opening ceremony how it ended with the rings as well gives me goosebumps 10 yrs later still
Spot on.
I choke up every time!
Likewise for the petals merging for the flame.
@@Cliffjumper24I also can’t watch Mary Poppins chasing away Voldemort and the villains of childhood without actively sobbing. I always thought they should have brought out Aslan to help. ❤️
Same 😂
Как ко мне это лучшее театрально- постановочно- музыкальное действие которое я когда либо видел. У меня аж слезы были, от величия этой картины
The way the ring is forged and comes together with the other 4 is utterly breathtaking. . . .
Alter to Zeus, didn't you see the worship by hand swinging of the handlers?,😢
The first section is just outstanding and still gives me goosebumps all these years later. The story it told, the creativity, the logistics, the MUSIC. It's stunning.
Зимняя олимпиада в Сочи имела тоже свою историю и охватила всю огромную Россию. Очень красиво
19:02 composed by Underworld
Splendid
@@zenj-g2z Really? That's amazing. Love underworld
@@SvetlanaAleksandrovskaya This is about the UK.
Who’s here instead of watching Paris 2024 Ceremony
Industrial part is absolutely fantastic, no comparaison with ceremony 2024
Watching both
Me
Meeee❤. Unfortunately the Paris opening ceremony reminds me of it's a knockout 😂
Hi lmao
I have no idea why I decided to watch the entire 2012 Opening Ceremony at the end of April 2024, but here I am.
I watch it a couple times a year. But here in April 2024 the UK seems so different to that time. We weren't so fractured then. I held a house party with my friends and my housemate friends we didn't all know each other but we had a great time watching. Nostalgia I suppose.
I'm with you... always look forward to summer Olympics
I’m looking for demonic performance as we’ve never seen.
Me neither haha!
Me neither :)
12 years on and it still brings tears of joy.
It makes me immensely proud that we hosted the Olympics.
I have no idea why I decided to watch the entire 2012 Opening Ceremony at the end of June 2020, but here I am.
Youre not alone mate
Probably you have the right intuition that guides you to read behind symbols. Go to 49min on this video, watch for fews min. It's a strange coincidence with the situation we are living now.
@@GiovannaBindi You're not wrong: dancing zombie nurses!
Coz of the Corona Ritual.
Watching the preview of what is being planned for 2020 maybe.. The olympics with Health Care "heros" and children... Mmm aren't Athelets Healthy? Why would they need a Dr? Other than for a cast and back alignments? Did you see the little corona virus symbol in the lights?
Anyone else rewatching this after seeing Tokyo's opening ceremony?
Err. No?
@@rowen680 Oh, guess not. What brings you here then?
why?
@@developingspaceandtime youtube recommendation :)
@@rowen680 Ohhhh! Okay! Thanks :D
The pride I feel for my country watch this.. completely unmatched and indescribable
Many tears have been shed rewatching this - just after watching the Paris opening ceremony that was, ahem, somewhat less successful.
@mrb7094 I saw the decline of France and it saddened me.
@@mrb7094no puedo evitar emocionarme y llorar cuando veo está increíble actuación. Emociones a flor de piel.
@@vitorpereira9515 oh britian is just as fucked and germany also kinda done for. Europe wothout the 2 World Wars may just have been humanities best chance for the stars.
@peterwolf8395 So I wish the Olympics were in Budapest.
I bet millions of people rewatched this marvelous ceremony after Paris....Thank you London for showing the world how it's done :)
Watching this after Paris, and it really is brilliant. Especially when the rings come together. Paris was ridiculously boring.
Indeed, it sickens me to know how to depraved our world has become. 😞
Yep
As a Brit my self I think the start is bloody fantastic -
then it’s a thanks to the NHS which is great! but I don’t know I guess a flex to other countries 🤷😅 -
then it’s 20 minutes of twats dancing to bops through the generations -
another flex about the World Wide Web which is a totally different thing to the internet 🛜 -
then some actual artsy dance stuff but in a massive arena it’s kinda like meh? -
twats on bikes representing the doves 🕊️ you can’t use real doves anyone because in the 1988 Olympics the torch burned real doves (actually kinda funny) I would be embarrassed to be a bike dove -
The Olympic torch looking back is a banging idea 💡 all the petals from all the countries coming to make the torch ahhh that’s bloody lovely 🥰 -
Well how do we end a show? can’t go wrong with the beetles I guess so 🤷♀️ get him to play hey Jude. Don’t know what that has the do with the Olympics but again another FLEX!!! Whyyyyyy!!!
As an Olympic nerd it’s definitely top 5 of all time just for the start when they forge the rings is amazing but then they drop the ball and just start flexing STOP that’s all cringe 😂
У вас там сценарий к пандемии, а вы говорите " хорошо"
When people say what defines Great Britain and what does it mean to be British, I always say just watch the Opening Ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics. This was Britain at its peak. What a year!
Y'all did an outstanding job with the Olympics
💯
The change from an agricultural society to an industrialised society was and still is the greatest opening ceremonial act in the olympics.
You sure? Because back then I clearly remember british people calling it "an embarrassment of a show". I like it tho
Great Britain has never been more proud to host the world. As a Brit, I've never cried with so much joy. I sincerely hope it's a step towards World peace, albeit a very small one for now. Hey we'll get there one day... Together 🙏🇬🇧☮️🌍
The industrial revolution section and the forging of the rings still gives me goosebumps 12 years later. One of the most epic things I've ever seen!
are you a time traveller? 🤨
Timestamp?
@@emialice3825 oops 😂 I've had a drink 🙄
So emotional watching it always so many years now makes feel 16 again was greatest night just goosebumps put on greatest show on earth that night
That sounds unintentionally Tolkienesque.
와 10년전인데도..이게 뭐하는 퀄리틴지 모르겠네..연출이며 분위기 음악 뮤지션 통틀어 저 멀리 떨어진 이국땅 문화가 너무 익숙하게 느껴진다는 기분에서 영국은 진짜 문화예술계 끝판왕인 나라 같음
You should visit London someday. British people are very interested in Korean culture too
@@Dorgpoop I Love it British Music!!
Exacto su cultura es inigualable ❤
A friendly word at a time when the world could do with one.
Thank you.
@@Vangough792 Nothing is going on in the west... it was a showcase of Paris's culture. France simply doesn't have many famous artists at the time.
the most stunning opening ceremony ever. They represented their whole history and culture
Who’s here AFTER watching the Paris 2024 opening ceremony! Needed a reminder of this fantastic event 😍
I thought any other opening ceremony couldn't be worse than the one in Londen, I was wrong, the Paris 2024 was worse 😂
@@sophonblock76I loved the London one 🤷♀️
me
@@sophonblock76most people rate London as the best, I think you're just sour 😂
I need to wash out my eyes.:D :D and make my wasted time meaningful.:D
3:27:32 The Queen proclaims the games open.
The Queen (in 2012): "I declare open the Olympic Games of London, celebrating the 30th Olympiad of the modern era."
The King (her father, in 1948): "I proclaim open the Olympic Games of London, celebrating the 14th Olympiad of the modern era."
I still absolutely love how the idea behind the ceremony, Danny Boyle knew he couldn't surpass china's opening ceremony in size and scale, so instead he went for the idea of "inspire a generation", and the show in the end, turned out better than anyone could have hoped
Haha nice
Much more uplifting and positive than the Beijing ceremony. World domination is kind of a drag for a theme.
32:36. So don't get me wrong, other countries have had great opening cermonies. But for me this is the most incredible moment in Olympic Opening cermonies ever. The sight of the forged Olympic rings coming together, the message of world unity, the demonstration of the incredible acheivements of the past and what it cost to make them, the look on everyones faces, the sparks of the rings coming together.
Truly incredible.
Told my coworker the same thing when we talked about how bad the opening and closing ceremonies were this year.
And The Queen being a Bond Girl! I mean. No other countries can touch this!
내가 본 올림픽 개막식 중 최고는 런던이였다. 진짜 당시 엄청 충격적이였던게... 스토리텔링, 구성, 연출 모두 진짜 지금봐도 끝내주지만,
무엇보다 영국이 얼마나 문화적으로 가진게 많고 대단한지 너무 잘 보여줬었다.
따로 설명할 필요없이 전세계 사람들이 역사, 문화에 대한 설명이 없더라도 무엇인지 다 알 수 있었다.
진짜 우리 나라 쩔지? 이걸 멋지게 보여준 개막식이였음...
난 모르겠어ㅠ 중간에 마녀나온 장면은 뭐야? 동화같긴한데...
@@조승환-v4z 아이들이 무서워하는 악역(볼드모트 등)이 나올 때 메리포핀스가 나와서 무찌르는걸 표현한 걸거에요 아마
아니 근데 음식은 왜 그러냐고ㅜㅜ
@@이지훈-q4g2z 저도 계속 그 생각이예요. 같은 섬나라인 일본은 맛집인데
@@sonnie-tn1mk 기후 탓이 큰거 같아요
How do I explain that I will never be able to forget that day, where my whole family got together and we watched this, live on television? And I still think that it is the best inauguration, the best music, the best effects, the lighting of the Olympic torch is so emotional, this is amazing.
@@marianaludivinemarthe760 I did not ask..
@@marianaludivinemarthe760 An _imaginative_ person is never bored - their innate curiosity finds something interesting in everything they encounter. I feel sorry for you, Mariana.
Hear Hear
@@Ron-Ayres amen.
Y de que país eres? Todos la vimos por 📺 y la volvemos a ver por 💻
The industrialization scene is epic. Even though I'm not English, it made me emotional. The pain and labor of so many people... It's really touching.
It was really well done. Emile Sande Heaven was superb at the end of the second part also.
It made me emotional too and the music was stoning
@@willkdd9801 the music gives me goosebumps every time. absolutely I agree. :)
Best part of the show for sure.
You know it means, stripping beautiful nature and beautiful environment off planet for businesses, factories that pollute and make elites rich. Using poor working class. Tree of life was cut. And after it's grey ugly concrete
I am in tears watching this 😢thank you U.K. 🇬🇧 you are the best
This really encapsulates what it felt like to be British in 2012. I'm glad this will always be around to capture that mood forever. What a magical era!
You haven't seen anything yet. The Munich Olympics in 1972 was just a foreshadow of what we can expect in Paris this summer 2024. More magic to come.
@@charlesponzi9608I’m here from the future, Paris’s opening ceremony was disappointing.
I feel that was special time the mood of the country was great you could feel that year always be amazing and the summer just something I never forget for so many years was 16 back then still hope this country can find that feeling again best opening ceremony of any Olympics games 🇬🇧
I think 2012 was our peak. It all went downhill from there.
@@magpiestudent9357thanks to the Tories
It was this Olympics that Inspired my daughter to become an Olympic Athlete, 4 years later her and I went to Brazil where she was a reserve. Its two years to go and I think Im gonna see her compete in Tokyo. I wish people would stop chopping onions in the room when I see this ceremony.
Allan Williams Yesssssss
Good luck! What's her name? Then I shall thumb and watch :)
Good luck to her
Holy moly how fantastic. Wish her luck from me!!
Bullshit prove it.
1:02:27 in case people don't understand the reference. This weather report is famous as it said there was gonna be calm sunny weather and instead there was one of the biggest storms of the century
Pride of our country 😍💓
The london olympics was amazing as Rio de Janeiro was reasonable now let's see what a Tóquio will be
similar weather guy reports in here Sweden too.
UK has the most unpredictable weather
Yes, poor old Michael Fish! I was a kid, rememer that night. Didn't get much sleep and was actually scared as the house we lived in, in East Ham seemed like it was shaking. Only to wake up and find out we that were the lucky ones.
Wow, 29:00
Goosebumps -- the soundtrack, theatre/performances -- depicting the industrial revolution - people of the UK built their country with blood, sweat, and tears, but also revealing the Olympic rings. Simply magnificent. Magic ❤
Industrialised the world.
Blood, sweat, tears where did that come from, with all the history they have all over the world even America?? Stole every resources existed on earth through colonization and manufacturing by slave work force, even English workers were not treated well but finally think themselves as saviour. Division of India and Pakistan, creation of Israel, African black slavery at America... What's that carribbean small nation, recently got Independence from English Colonization??
Blood, sweat, and tears of the people of other nations they colonised.
@@MaazAhmed-e8y Nah mate the Blood, Sweat and Tears of the British who worked very hard through the 1800's in factories.
Personally I think the camera men running around the whole stadium and not missing and inch of footage, should have our thanks too. For everlasting footage of this glorious British event 😊
That is it, it is not British event but Olimpic games that in so many ways belong to the hole, wide world.. or do they?
@@dragicaljubicic6293 the olympic games are global but the london olympic ceremony is british
Glorious indoctrination of the NWO?
True Neutral
Definitely 😎
give em a hand everyone
2012 really was the benchmark year of being British. Nothing will ever come close to the pride that swept through the nation during the games. Never forget the happiness on the streets..
Take me back
World cup 2018 was brilliant as well
Brought a whole country together
Kind of like the U.S. before November 2016....
Also the diamond jubilee
I always say that 2012 is my favourite year I’ve been alive
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I'm an American and I remember watching this for the first time and realizing, to my shock, how much of what I grew up with and loved and assumed was American pop culture ... was actually British. Well done, UK. You really reminded us how deeply you've impacted our lives. Also, I don't think I've ever seen anything so simultaneously dreadful and inspiring as the Pandemonium sequence. The golden Olympic ring out of all that smoke and chaos. I thought it was very brave of Britain to acknowledge both the good and the bad that came out of industrialization, and very hopeful to have all that result in a symbol of unity for all humanity.
watch the closing one too
wow, I really loved this comment!
English teacher from America here. This is what I constantly try to tell my kids, all the time, when they ask why we study British literature in America. Because the Brits INVENTED English. They developed it from a mere language to one of the most beautiful and universal modes of expression through the development of an incredible culture. America is full of Dutch, Irish, German, Spanish, African, Japanese, and Middle Eastern Immigrants. But we all speak English, and the Brits are the masters of it.
However...this had a lot of American influences, either way....not much into the British Culture much or their music or cinema.....but I like the first part of the Opening Ceremony. I guess is safe to say that if these British Bands did not make in the USA they would not be as big as they were.... Like the Beatles, Queen or Elton John....they all came to America and made big HERE.
@@hlatino03I hope I'm not coming across as rude but can you not make this about America rn. We know America is one of the biggest influences in the world but it's not everyday it must be made the best in every single conversation. Someone here is praising Britain and you come to say that America is still the best or whatever. Maybe I misunderstood but can you let other countries have the limelight for once.
For me, the London opening ceremony was the best!!!! It was amazing how they showed their history, music, life, etc.
The whole "NHS meets Mary Poppins" scene is pure gold.
@@user-yfnudkks16Mary Poppins in history was vaccine damage
😂
@@waynechien-vovietchongmy9724 yuppppp.
Laid their plans for the pandemic years before they do it.
@@lclalnlhahahahah give over
This ceremony was directed by academy award winner Danny Boyle. That’s why is one of the best opening ceremonies ever.
Everyone thought it was going to fail because it was directed by him though
the industrial revolution section is incredible.
true
Extraordinary - a massive foundry . Hats off.
agreed
Somehow a bit creepy as well. All green's gone :s
Ain't that the truth
After watching the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, I felt compelled to revisit the fantastic London Olympics opening ceremony that I’ve always admired. And when I saw the Queen’s warm smile, tears welled up in my eyes.
Warm eyes? She looked like she hadnt had any infants to eat for a couple of weeks...but ok, I guess.
이런게 나라를 대표한다는 거구나……일본도 성화 봉송 마지막에 피카츄가 백만볼트 쏘면서라도 했으면 볼만했을 듯 ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ 자타공인 애니 강국인데 그거라도 살리지
진짜 그거라도 하면반은먹고갈텐데 ㅋㅋㅋ
진심 차라리 애니로 밀고가서 피카추나 슈퍼마리오 토토로가 나와서 춤만 춰도 반은 먹고 갈텐데 이게 뭐냐
Can anyone translate this lol. I want to know why it has so many likes.
@@madmanjoe1002 Translation for you : This is what represents the country... If Pikachu carried Olympic torch using 1,000,000 Volts, Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony would have been worth watching. Japan should've used anime because they are power of it
백만볼틐ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
I was in this, and it is still the best night of my life.
what did you do
Me too.
Where were you? Audience or dancers?
It's been 4 years and we are still waiting for this lady to tell us what she did.
6 now
As someone who worked this ceremony , it lives on as one my favourite nights , I was outside the stadium helping people to get home , I missed it live , but watched it the next day , the smiles and happiness in people faces lives with me , I heard it , the music , it remains as my one of my greatest nights ever , I went to the pub afterwards and everyone bought me drinks , we laughed and cried , a moment of true happiness in my life
That sounds amazing!
That’s the kind of high I would ride the entirety of my life! What a wonderful experience you had!!
Jogos olímpicos tem essas emoções
Satanismo en tu propia cara pajero...
The last time my mother and her dear sister were together was in the latter's retirement condo in Miami. We watched in rapt silence as this splendid event of yours unfurled. Afterward, we all had tea and mom told us stories of the two years she and dad spent in London after the war. We stayed up late and finally turned in contented from an evening of storytelling, laughter and remembrance, the perfect end to our visit,. And it all began with this ceremony. The next morning, we flew back to Virginia.
I've always wanted to thank someone for this. So, if you'll permit me, I'd like to thank you. Nicely done! May your life be filled with moments like these.
오륜기 장면은 인류의 역사를 통틀어서 가장 위대한 순간이다 영국사람 아닌데도 눈물나네
나 겁나 멋있지?? 라고 강조하는 게 아니라
산업혁명의 암울하고 비인간적인 모습까지 보여주고, 그것과 번영이 어우러진 모습을 덤덤하게 표현함.
그러니까 진짜 간지나는 거지.
When your country’s music is so iconic that the opening ceremony for the olympics is basically a rock festival
The greatest thing Britain ever made was METAL 🤘
Who is watching this ceremony just before that of Paris 2024?!
Lots of nostalgia in 2012 including these Olympics
🇨🇵🇬🇧❤️🔥
Time to get into the spirit of the Games!!!
@@grizzfan08 wow where'd it go not available incredible
Paris 🇫🇷 opening ceremony is tomorrow! 🥳 Had to come back to a classic 😎
@@EDC98 moi aussi 🙂
Who is watching this ceremony after just listening to Jason Breshears' breakdown of what each scene represents?
Just saying, really really want London to host the Olympics again because it made people happy, full of joy and everyone pretty much watch the Olympics. 2012 was a great year
I might be biased but it as to be the BEST Olympics ever??
@Gibraltar from Saintander to Algeciras ????
@@FlyfarHP bloody good point!!
@@FlyfarHP I agree
@@FlyfarHP also the fact in 2011 and 2012, boris Johnson made Olympic so successful in London then now he turned around and made it worst in the following years as he bring in Brexit and COVID and other problems
역사와 문화와 예술과 철학의 나라가 보여준 역대 최고의 올림픽 개회식이라고 생각합니다. 산업혁명, 이점바드 킹덤 브루넬, 세계대전 추모, 여성참정권운동(서브러제트),국가보건서비스(NHS) 창설, 셰익스피어의 템페스트,
톨킨, 제인 오스틴, 찰스 디킨스, 해리 포터, 메리 포핀스, 미스터 빈, 에릭 클랩튼, 롤링 스톤즈, 비틀즈, 퀸 등등과 현재 대중음악 뮤지션들, 런던심포니오케스트라, 용광로에서 오륜기로, 그리고 팀 버너스 리의 월드와이드웹으로 이어지는 연출과 스토리텔링. 영국 너무 멋지네요!
Paris 2024 😂 worst
And Mr Bean!
Знаки, знаки, знаки....
The best Olympic opening ceremony is definitely greece
This proves so deeply how strong Britain's cultural heritage is. Let no one doubt it.
Yup.
Yep. And the majority of that was only from the 1960s onwards
And yeah and you’re currently doing a great job at destroying that heritage. Unfortunately I i think it’s too late to do something about it but getting out of the EU is a good start
@@melissaadami3144 Bullshit
@John Williams stop before you say something youll regret
Who’s here after watching Paris 2024?
Mee literally best opening ceremony for me but why I'm still watching it live
Me
me
Present.
Me too... Paris was pants
April 2021 anyone? This world-class & spectacular event never gets old 😍
13:40 the best part from this video.
Me I was thinking about it at work the other day currently giving it another go the music is amazing!
That moment of silence is chilling bro goosebumps for sure!
It was the best opening ceremony ever! I will more of that.
Omg we are doing this in history induastrial revolution and now iam just finishing the video
I am not British, but came here for a palate cleanser after the disaster that was the Paris opening.
Haven’t seen this in 12 years, but what a joy to be reminded of what a classy and innovative ceremony looked like, a culture that still pays respect to its heritage and roots, and yet also tastefully showcasing diversity as a strength in the modern era. The industrial revolution piece was amazing. I felt emotional watching it as through the storytelling I can sense the bittersweetness of the country’s technological progress- the green hills being replaced by the industrial revolution, the visionaries of the future represented by Brunel, and the sooty, grimy faces representing the hardship and struggles of the average citizens who built the country. The forging of the Olympics rings in the fires of industry and them coming together was a masterpiece. The universal values that build a country which are also very apt for the Olympics were on display- determination & perseverance through hardship, innovation, unity… nothing of this was found in the Paris opening.
I was looking forward to the Paris opening, but I was very disappointed. Having to rely on shock value to distract from the disjointed mess and mediocre planning shows how talentless the director is, truly shocking as France is reputed to be a country of class and the arts. He made it all about himself rather than thinking about how the universal values of the Olympic spirit could be embodied in the ceremony.
Es otro preludio mas del Fin de los Tiempos
Thank you aneo ❤London
@@tukumburuLooking at how the 2024 Olympics is shaping up, I’m not surprised
England and London especially has been through so much. When I read English authors one thing that struck me was the recurring theme of war and loss. As a US American, I have no experience of that (9/11 being over 1000 miles away). It's wonderful to see British people unite and collaborate on something creative and positive, although having to overcome adversity by working together gave them the experience needed to create this masterpiece.
@@sangredelic i agree mate. I came from asia
I stop watching 2024 Paris and came here. This is my safe place.
❤
Me too, I stopped watching Paris 2024 and came here. Pandamonium part ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Paris is just a disgusting Ceremony
Paris just cheap copy concept of London 2012
@@notgadot London was great, Paris is just disgusting
1:09:09 비틀즈부터 데이빗보위 퀸의 보헤미안렙소디까지 대중음악의 연기대를 쫙 보여주는 구간 그러다가 찰리채플린 등 여러 영화를 보여주다가 잠깐 마이클잭슨 분장의 인물까지 나오고 마지막에는 결국 이 모든것이 월드와일드웹의 창시자가 나오며 인터넷으로 퍼진다는것을 보여주는 연출…최고다…
보헤미안 랩소디 나올때 소름 쫙 돋음
Watching this makes me realize how much I miss 2010 - 2015 ... 🙏
Isabella Pandaway dude those were the good days
I remember going to watch the Olympics in 2012, the atmosphere was electric and everyone was happy, one of my favourite memories
I got you ....today it"s just crime ...and no love and peace
Can't beat 1997-2002.
The past won't come around for another pass. Like in a game of cards, we can wish we had the same hand we did last round or we can play the hand we have the best we can :)
I am, suprisingly, in tears watching this. Im so proud of Danny Boyle and everyone who had any part in putting this together from concept to final performance and the extraordinary design, logisti s and tech. Wonderful storytelling of the UK and its culture, history and people, our troubles and ...including our humour.
So many people coming together for something joyful and positive.
My cousin perforned in the ceremony and I am so proud of her.
I hope we recapture this spirit again.
It was the last time I saw Great Britain/ UK united in positivity. I’m so grateful to have seen it. I hope wish and pray that someday soon I see a return to this way.
Came back to watch this after yesterday’s ceremony… More than a decade on and I’m still moved to tears by this! Iconic
Dear Brits... there you had a real masterpiece of an opening ceremony... Still loving it! Greetings from Germany!
danke 😉
Chillkröte hello I’m from England glad you like it
Thanks pal
nice one ..;))
Chillkrote- Thanks a lot!
파리 올림픽 개막식보다 댓글에 런던 올림픽이 최고라고해서 2024년에 찾아보러 옴
Me too.
It was indeed
2004 그리스 2012 영국 최고
@@송지민-x8x2h2008 China
그리스 영국 베이징 모두 어메이징
I was there and it was magical! I worked there as part of the Olympic stewarding team at age 19. Memories I will never forget!
That is so cool! Do you know how many people were participating in the opening ceremony? My classmate and I were watching it today and we were astounded by how many people just kept appearing with perfect costuming.
@@x3madcandyxD Can't remember but had mates who were drummers too. So I reckon around 700 at least. If you include the drummers, NHS nurses, kids, workers, gentle men, Mary Poppins. Each person had their roles so nobody was changing costumes.
This is the best Olympic opening ceremony ever. Will never be bettered.
Couldn't agree more. This is absolutely the best Olympic Opening Ceremony I've ever seen in my life. This is beyond expectations. What a outstanding performance and spectacle.
Afterall, our land is the Land of artists, singers and performers. Land of English speakers
Thrilling to watch it
There's no way Paris 2024 can top that 🤣
Either way, go Team Great Britain 💪🇬🇧🟥👑🦁🌹💂♂️💂🐎🎡🚢👊
We can be sure after tonight tbf
I remember being in my friends living room with a fair few others just gobsmacked. There’s a natural cynicism in Brits and I’d be lying if I said some of us weren’t chewing our fingers beforehand thinking this might be embarrassing on a world scale but when those fiery Olympic Rings came together we were roaring. My partner burst into tears😂 and after that all of us were crying, laughing cheering. The Queen/Bond moment, Mr Bean, the music, the 7/7 tribute, the NHS bit, the cauldron being lit, a brilliant emotional rollercoaster. The actual games weren’t bad either👍
@@htershane Queen Eliza and James Bond. Mr Bean and Paul McCartney was the highlight
@@christophermichaelclarence6003 oh yea Paul, people on our street were humming that bit from “Hey Jude” all night
와 진짜 말이 안된다... 중세에서 산업 혁명을 통해 올림픽 주조에 이르기까지...
중간중간 대표로 나온 신사의 시선을 통해 과정을 담아주는 것도 너무 자연스럽고 멋있다.
완벽한 개막식이다. 파리 개막식 퍼포먼스를 보고 도시를 배경으로 한 컨셉은 신기하다곤 생각했는데, 감동은 못느꼈지만...
런던 개막식을 보니 거대한 감동이 있다. 미쳤다 진짜.
That gentleman is Isembard Kingdom Brunel one of the greatest engineers.
It wasn’t really the Middle Ages at the start. It could just have easily been pre-industrial England in the 1700s, or even modern England in a country village❤
Totalmente de acuerdo, los escenarios parisinos, aunque muy bellos por sí mismos, no aportaron nada a la ceremonia. Por el contrario en London 2012 se aprecia el esfuerzo y el trabajo de hacer las cosas bien,. Los parisinos tomaron el camino fácil, pero la belleza de París no fue suficiente para este tipo de acto.
Otro punto que añadir... La música inglesa es la mejor del mundo. Eso es indiscutible y fue acertado en todo momento.
I completely agree with your thoughts, although the timeline depicted starts with the Industrial Revolution toward the end of the 19th century. Hands down, it was one of the best Olympic openings.
I remembered watching this with the family and being shocked how most of the things that I loved came from British culture. I already knew about Mary Poppins, Peter Pan, Doctor Who and various other things. But I had an eagerness of exploring the city, seeing the statues, and hearing Big Ben ring. I realized that going to London was my dream and promised myself that one way or another I was going to see the city in person someday. Seven years later my dream came true!
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Hope you enjoyed it friend
So happy to read that! I hope go to London someday too!
Aww that's cool
@@aryastark772 sadly Big Ben was getting a face lift so I couldn't hear it ring
This is the best opening ceremony in the world. Thank you London. This is the culmination of the best culture. From Japan with love!!!!!!!
I wish our politicians had such pride. I really do x
@@garf1128 I agree! Let's hope for a wonderful future.🙏
This is the best opening ceremony I've ever seen. Coming back before Paris 2024 to remind myself of how great this was
And now aftwr Paris you now realise how horrible it was and how beautiful London opening ceremony was😂
You should try Athens 2004 😅
@@kostassol athens is the best. So uniquely mesmerizing 💕
@@kostassolBeijing is the gold standard.
@@MissNadine1511 I still prefer London to be honest for its beauty, raw emotion, and eccentricity. Nothing tops it, even in 2024.
The UK is a cultural powerhouse. I loved the industrialisation scene which was obviously important British history which affected the entire world but what puts this ceremony on top is the song medley focussed on the young couple around a modest suburban house. A completely relatable human experience (not boasting about empire or anything) but backed by the most insane flex of soft power - some of the most popular music in Modern history, all British, put together so artistically.
I am Irish so it slightly pains me to give that compliment.
France had no equivalent in tonight's ceremony. In fact, the dance music medley was almost embarrassing.
well said
2024 ceremony looked like a 'Tango' advert from the 1990s? Do you drink 'Tango' in the Emerald Isle, or is everyone reared on draft Guinness from the age of three?
@@EmotionallyBankrupt Obviously … in the North - well we do have Orangemen !😁
The compliment belongs to you too my friend. Britain would be nowhere without Ireland‘s contributions. You deserve credit for our country too! And although you all have every historical reason to dislike the UK, we love the Irish❤ not to mention millions of us have Irish relatives😅
Cheers ☺🤗🗿
November 2020 anyone? The industrial revolution scene still gives me chills!
It's worshipping Freemasonry...
@@stephencopestake2864 No it isn't
Ow
1943 when evil came to America
@@crystalball1104 America as an offshoot of Europe was born evil
The level of storytelling Danny Boyle managed to direct was no less than brilliant
This was Britain flexing its achievements to the whole world and I love it 😂
The industrial revolution section is still one of the most epic performances ever. The movement, the music, the special effects. It looks amazing.
And it's true history. Little England dragged the whole wide world into the modern age, kicking and screaming in some cases.
@@ynvassknrdar1233 And as the Australian commentators noted- for better and worse. For all the innovation of the modern age, there was also poverty, exploitation, pollution and war.
Ynvasskñr Dăr they destroyed civilizations for their profit,they were nothing but theives Britishers
Lugardio * stupid twat
Beijing cannot beat that
After watching the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics, I wanted to watch this video.
You will know why
日本想表达哀悼，但是，太过了，开墓室
Yeah This is Real Olympics ceremony.
Pandemonium
hahaha okkkk
@@Reichssophist go watch Beijing looser
i never saw olympics ceremony before, but after hearing about France, here I am watching best ceremonies! It is just incredible, you can see there were so much work! creativity, music, organization ! well done UK! 🇬🇧 applauds and respect to director, team, people ! 👏🏻 goosebumps ! Kids choir!😍
With every opening ceremony that passes, this one becomes even greater. It's the best of my lifetime and nothing has come close.
Beijing 2008 ?
I don't know why, but I get very emotional when watching this back.
It’s because the world was better then
Goosebumps, shivers, tears, and for a grit and determination forged in over 2000 years of invention, invasion (both ways), and warfare. Forged the modern world.
Is there any other country like this or ever will be?
The green fields of these tiny isles shaped the entire world. It's impossible to comprehend. Must be something in the blood.
The way the music builds and breaks just after 25:29 , only to fall into a period of remembrance is beyond beautiful. This was truly a magical production. Shivers down my spine every time. A moment of shared humanity. Proud to be British.
Beijing and London had the best Olympic ceremonies to date imo
I just quit following Paris Olympic and starts watchng the London olympic.
Me too!!!!!!!
@@EstaruEstar-yy2go same Paris was a huge flop
Fue menos aburrido que la de Francia
@@mjhmabcrazy human
@@mjhmab it was horrible, so woke
Is it just me, or does London have one of the best/sentimental torch lighting ceremony ever?
It's not just you- although a lot of people missed the "chosen superhero Olympian" concept that had crept into torch lightings from Atlanta onward.
I was in floods of tears watching it at the time!
💖
jchang133 you’re absolutely right as seeing the part of London and the local boy done well in the form of David Beckham driving the boat made me a tad bit emotional.
Barcelona still own that title
The opening 34 mins of this gets me every time, just the most fantastic opening to an opening ceremony ever, the performances, Music, choreography and story told is just perfect. the lighting of the torch and the entrance of Redgrave through a crowd of the workers who built the park another beautiful moment. Underworld who did the music for all this deserve huge credit.
L'ignoranza è proprio una brutta cosa....
I couldn't agree with you more! I've actually lost count of how many times I've watched the first 90 minutes, it's almost perfect.
@@grahambull chissà quante punture ti sei fatto...
@@simonettaviel2544 Chi si ricorda la cerimonia di apertura italiana?! 😆
@@221b-Maker-Streetnot many people! 😂
All the Faith of humanity of this beautiful ceremony 😭🙏
영국사람들은 평생 런던올림픽 개막식으로 자랑스러워해도 되겠다.......
거의 10년이 지났음에도 나는 한번씩 기억나서 다시 보곤한다
보통 올림픽 개회식을 볼 때 기대하는건 그 나라만의 색다르고 신선한 무언가인데
런던올림픽은 조금 달랐다.
그들이 보여준 것은 가장 영국스럽고 독특한 것임과 동시에
고등학생시절, 영미권 문화매체들에 심취해 있던 나에게, 어느샌가 머릿속에 스며들어와 있던 친숙한 것들이었다
즐겨읽던 세계사 서적들에서 빠지지 않는, 영국역사
1순위로 배우는 외국어, 영어
해리포터로 시작해 가장 많이 읽었던 외국문학인, 영미문학
그 외 영화, 드라마의 요소와 유명인물들 까지,
다 친숙한 것들임에도 식상하지 않게 물흐르듯 자연스러웠다
문화의 힘이란 참 대단하다.
수천 km 떨어진 곳에 살고 있는 외국인에게 조차 공감대를 이끌어낼 수 있으니
런던올림픽 개막식 새벽에 실시간으로 봤는데 정말 최고였지. 이거 개막식 앞으로 넘어서기 힘들 듯
"Arry bleeding Potter" what you on about mush🤔 no only kidding thanks for your support ❤
2:18:50
🇫🇷 > 🏴
@@stevenxful🇫🇷 = 🇬🇧
농업사회에서 산업혁명으로 넘어가는 모습은 진짜 소름돋았다.
산업혁명 최초로 일으킨 나라가 할 수 있는 퍼포먼스라는 생각 ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
I didnt watch our Olympics OC in 2012, but after what happened in France, here I am watching it and I think it’s perfect timing because i can appreciate it much better now.
도쿄 올림픽 보다 암걸린 사람들 다 여기 왔다는 소식 듣고 유튜브에 런던 치려고 했는데 lo 치자마자 london olympics opening 자동완성됨
아ㅅㅂ
나같은 한국인 여기모여~
심지어 외국인들도 같은 생각임 ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ 다들 도쿄 보다가 눈 정화하러 이전것들 찾아보네 ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
ㅈㄴ 보다가 시간 아까워서 오기로 봤는데 후우 평창이랑 런던으로 정화중
The Pandemonium sequence / Underworlds soundtrack is just absolutely iconic! Mesmerising! The Brits are not ashamed to show the unfathomable talent, beauty and not so pretty of it’s history!
Yes! I still get tears watching that ❤❤
It's still awesome
Admit it. We are all here for the Industrial Revolution part.
Yes. And also Mr Bean.
Best part
And Voldemort.
Totally. Still as powerful and emotive is it was 12 years ago.
@@oliviamacarthur18and the queen
All these years later. Still gives chills, goosebumps, pride to be British. This was an incredible effort from all.
진짜... 문화강국🇬🇧 각 시대를 대표하는 영국 뮤지션들 음악들로만 저렇게나 짱짱하게 꾸밀 수 있다는게 진짜멋있다👍🏻 마지막에 헤이쥬드 떼창을 하다니 락페같네❤️❤️❤️
Korea will always be a part of it❤
전세계가 무료로 볼 수 있는 초호화 뮤지컬 개막식
인정요 오직 영국만이 가능한 개막식...
대니보일 연출 감독, 언더월드 음악, 캐네스 브래너 출연, 셰익스피어 인용, 웨스트엔드의 기술과 인력. 그외 등장한 여러 문화 컨텐츠들. 말해 뭐해. 입만 아픔. 심지어 불꽃놀이도 본파이어나잇으로 축적된 저력이 느껴짐. 결론, 많이 해본 놈들이 역시나 때깔도 더 좋다.
4 hours of why its called 'Great' Britain
Correct 💯
I was lucky enough to be there, and I will never be able to tell you how incredible and emotional that opening scene was. Will always, always remember it.
와 진짜 영국인이었으면 평생 국뽕 느낄수있겠다...산업혁명부터 오륜기는 진짜 넘사벽이고
마지막 헤이쥬드 떼창은 진짜 경이롭다 전세계사람들 떼창이 가능하다니
Pity all occult freemason symbolism. .
ㄹㅇ 한때 세계를 지배했던 나라였다는 거 자체만으로도 ㅈㄴ 국뽕 차오를 거 같은데 이 개막식은 씹레전드지ㅋㅋ
ㄷㄷㄷㄷ
비틀즈가 왜 역대 최고의 아티스트고 아직도 유명한지 알수있는 이유죠
@@rohortseoul es cierto, pero recordemos que cada nación cometido errores :D
와..진짜 하늘에서 메리 포핀스 내려올 때 소름 쫙 돋았다.. 역사상 최고의 개막식 ㅠㅠㅠ
One reason why British Olympic Opening Ceremony it's great; *they're brought all of the genre of music*
We kinda have all the genres. Tbf tho, without Chicago Blues we’d be screwed, but so would all modern music. We are punching. That music set made me more proud than any gold medal 🥇
@@idatekatemoss No it wouldn't
This is the best Opening Ceremony in modern times. The British have so much to be proud of and they delivered artistically and emotionally. Every participant was a star and an artist. The entire production is outstanding. I often rewatch this ceremony to be inspired in my daily life. Cheers to the UK.
The best Olympics opening ceremony i have ever witnessed. I have lost count of how many times i have watched this. The *pandemonium* part gives me goosebumps every time. Danny Boyle is a genius
Danny Boyle ? The same guy who directed Trainspotting and The Beach? Holy cow I can't believe it
@@Scriptum_1Yes and Underworld who did Born Slippy! Incredible music and vision.
best ceremony is greece 2004
didnt you see Beijing 2008???
@@whyalwaysme1613😂
The Industrial Revolution performance, which precedes the coming-together of the Olympic rings, always gives me goosebumps. Phenomenal music and performance. Perfectly executed.
What happened to Tokyo? They didn’t use their culture as much as UK
Pandemic.
Not only pandemic... it was a disaster and tragedy
Now colonizing other countries is a culture china still the best
now japan is died. This is China money japan so everything is crazy
Their director changes for multiple times due to different scandals...
London showed innovation, hope, international harmony, respect and interwoven emotional themes with incredible entertainment.
To have created this triumph Danny Boyle became a national treasure.
Thank you to him and all involved.
the industrial revolution part is actually one of the best things ive ever seen
Sorry, what part was that? Is for history homework :c
@@samantharamos1323 13:30 - 34:10
UK can be proud. This was a beautiful ceremony!
Love from France!
Momo3773 Gros bisous pour la France !
It’s your turn soon guys, Paris ‘24 will be fantastic I’m sure.
@@jobrimar8291
I saw the symbol of Paris 2024 and fell in love of it.
Paris: the city of love
Looking forward to 2024 in Paris! J’adore ton pays, la belle langue et le beau paysage et plus. C’est mon pays préféré, et je veux visiter. 💛
Your turn. What have you got for us?
This brings tears to my eyes 10 years on. Caliban, Brunell, the NHS, Dizzy Rascal, Olympics in East London and Danny Boyle in charge of that. Choreography, costumes, lighting, sound, everything on point. The Queen not telling her family she was involved. That's class. I was so proud then and still am of that moment (thank you Radio 4 for The Reunion) but...I won't spoil it.
The Queen was a very cool lady. I also loved the Paddington Bear piece she did to open her jubilee concert. She was unwell, but like always, delivered.
There was a clear topic being shown here: industrialisation. Everything was about cultural and anything we’re proud of our country. Even HMTQ herself was included in the show. It’s about being grande, with grace and dignity. No one was being sexualised/objectified/harassed here. This is incredibly iconic. Pure art.
But the workers are slaves.