Simply put, Gojira’s performance at the 2024 Olympics opening ceremony is seen as a major win. The band performed through various window openings in a riverside castle, and were eventually joined by opera singer Marina Foti, who sang from the top of a tower on a ship floating on the river.
Immediately after the show, the media was abuzz with positive reactions from users of X (formerly known as Twitter) about the band’s participation in the concert and their success in the process. They even caused a nervous breakdown during the show, which undoubtedly excited many music fans who were watching the concert from home.
Even the NBC host Kelly Clarkson She was raving about how great the performance was and how the combination of metal and opera caught her attention.
So what’s the social media reaction to Gojira’s appearance at the Olympics?
What Social Media Is Saying About Gojira’s Olympic Performance
For some, Gojira’s appearance came as a pleasant surprise, catching them off guard after they missed the previously circulated news.
“Oh my god did he play Gojira? Well that would definitely be the highlight of the Olympics, you might as well throw your TV in the ocean right now, honestly,” one fan commented. “Gojira playing at the Olympics opening ceremony was not on my 2024 bingo card,” another added.
Others were surprised by the idea of having metal representation in the Olympics.
“Gojira did a great job at the Olympics, that’s awesome,” one person noted on X. “Man, Gojira was so good at the Olympics,” one fan added. “This is literally one of the best Olympics ever! #Gojira #Paris2024,” another fan said.
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As for the performance itself, one person declared: “Gojira showed the world how it’s done. I love that a French metal band opens the Olympics with Marie Antoinette without a head, that’s great metal music!” Another added: “I’m so obsessed with Gojira’s performance, I love the Olympics bro.” A third said: “It was brutal and beautiful and the best Olympics opening ever. Gojira didn’t hesitate to give a gentle reminder to those in power.”
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See some additional comments about Gojira’s performance at the Olympics opening ceremony below.
And just a reminder that you can see video footage and photos from the performance here at Loudwire as well.
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