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Dj Tiesto Will Play At The Opening Ceremonies Of the Athens 2004 Olympics (pg. 8)
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| halo20 |
| quote: | Originally posted by spinswax
Too bad Canada can't get its act together |
You lost me. Are you saying that Canada is less "progressive" (as you vaguely put it) than Greece and that we should "get our act together"? hahaha
How can some knob who works for the Olympic committee (probably American) who put together the entertainment schedule for the opening ceremonies represent Greece and Greek cultural values!?!?! WTF
<- has a pet peeve with people who diss Canadia |
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| starsearcher |
| quote: | Originally posted by halo20
You lost me. Are you saying that Canada is less "progressive" (as you vaguely put it) than Greece and that we should "get our act together"? hahaha
How can some knob who works for the Olympic committee (probably American) who put together the entertainment schedule for the opening ceremonies represent Greece and Greek cultural values!?!?! WTF
<- has a pet peeve with people who diss Canadia |
Just to clarify who the "American knob" is...:rolleyes:
"This evening on Dutch television the Greek artistic director of the openings ceremony (Dimitris Papaioannou) confirmed that they were very proud to have Tiësto as a part of their official opening of the Olympic Games of Athens 2004 on Friday August 13, 2004." :rolleyes: |
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| StereoPrincess |
| quote: | Originally posted by starsearcher
"This evening on Dutch television the Greek artistic director of the openings ceremony (Dimitris Papaioannou) confirmed that they were very proud to have Tiësto as a part of their official opening of the Olympic Games of Athens 2004 on Friday August 13, 2004." :rolleyes: |
not to put down tiesto even more, but i really do think that he, being Dutch and Bjork being friggin from Iceland are horrible choices for the Athens Olympic games. The whole idea of the Olympics is to showcase the host country's culture and talents and to showcase athletes and sports. What the heck does Tiesto showcase? |
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| starsearcher |
| quote: | Originally posted by StereoPrincess
not to put down tiesto even more, but i really do think that he, being Dutch and Bjork being friggin from Iceland are horrible choices for the Athens Olympic games. The whole idea of the Olympics is to showcase the host country's culture and talents and to showcase athletes and sports. What the heck does Tiesto showcase? |
The olympics have ALWAYS showcased different musical artists and performers NOT only form that one country...Unless you are suggesting to listen to Greek music for an hour and a half is better |
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| starsearcher |
Just received the Tiesto newsletter and this is what it says...
| quote: | ΔΕΛΤΙΟ ΤΥΠΟΥ (1852)
Αθήνα, 9 Αυγούστου 2004
Tiësto to perform at the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games in Athens, Greece
Tiësto, twice voted the #1 DJ in the world by DJ Magazine, will make Olympic history on Friday, August 13, when he becomes the first DJ ever to perform in an Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games.
Some four billion people will be watching the planet's premier sport event, when the 28th Olympiad of the modern era opens in Greece, the land where the Olympics were born, and the City where they were revived 108 years ago.
No DJ has ever performed at the Olympic Games.
The President of the ATHENS 2004 Organizing Committee, Mrs. Gianna Angelopoulos-Daskalaki, heralded the announcement of Tiësto’s participation, saying: “Our Ceremonies will include unique Greek artistic elements along with modern and international perspectives. While it is path-breaking, it is also natural, that a modern artist like Tiësto will contribute to the celebration we’re planning on our opening night. We welcome him to Athens.”
In October 2003, Tiësto was approached by the Athens Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games (ATHOC) for a DJ-performance of 90 minutes during the parade of the athletes, a part of the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games.
During this parade, all participating nations introduce their athletes, over 10,000 in total. ATHOC has shown it values art and innovation by asking the most popular DJ on Earth to produce the music for the parade.
Tiësto will perform his DJ-set live in the Olympic Stadium in Athens. This will include new tracks produced especially for the Opening Ceremony and songs that have been tailored to compliment the spirit of the Ceremony.
In connection with this announcement, Tiësto said, “I am honored to be to be part of the biggest sports event in the world. The fact that the Games are returning to their birthplace and to the city where they were revived makes Athens 2004 very special. The opportunity to perform my music for billions of people around the globe will be the greatest highlight of my life.”
GREEK PRESS RELEASE WILL FOLLOW
ΘΑ ΑΚΟΛΟΥΘΗΣΕΙ ΔΕΛΤΙΟ ΣΤΑ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΑ
FROM THE OLYMPIC NEWS SYSTEM |
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| Tordan |
Ditto. I'm sure he'll put on a good show. Can't wait to hear what the non-EDM lovin people think of his performance.
Tiesto, no trainwrecks please!! |
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| starsearcher |
| quote: | Originally posted by Tordan
Ditto. I'm sure he'll put on a good show. Can't wait to hear what the non-EDM lovin people think of his performance.
Tiesto, no trainwrecks please!! |
Hehehe...I'm sure he'll do fine...I wonder how the sound in the stadium will sound...lots of echo no? Hopefully it'll be good. I'm also excited to hear some of the "special tracks" for this show that he's pulling out ;) |
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| Durafei |
Before you continue bashing Tiesto, ask yourself the following question:
5 years ago, could you imagine that a TRANCE DJ would perform at an event of such proportions??
Like him, or dislike him - but Tiesto has achieved WHAT NO OTHER DJ has achieved before him.
For that - he deserves respect ! |
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| starsearcher |
| quote: | Originally posted by Durafei
Before you continue bashing Tiesto, ask yourself the following question:
5 years ago, could you imagine that a TRANCE DJ would perform at an event of such proportions??
Like him, or dislike him - but Tiesto has achieved WHAT NO OTHER DJ has achieved before him.
For that - he deserves respect ! |
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| spinswax |
I wasn't intending to diss Canada..........I am a die hard partiot until and beyond the end. I was just making a point in regards to the decision makers saying they are not as open minded. The average Canadian usually doesn't share the same views as the IOC.....
my two cents.
But on the plus side if Canada did go the DJ route I bet it would be Richie Hawtin or Max Graham........ |
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