Update: There's some footage available right here.
Original story: The opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics this year will include such major pop stars as Lady Gaga, Céline Dion, and everyone's favorite radio-friendly rock group Gojira!
I'll be honest – I thought this was a doofy Internet joke at first, but nope! Gojira will play the opening ceremony with opera singer Marina Viotti, who better have learned the lyrics to "Esoteric Surgery". Not that they're gonna play that, but still. I just want an operatic version of The Art Of Dying, y'know?
"We can reveal that Aya Nakamura, France’s most listened-to singer, will be performing a Charles Aznavour classic, accompanied by the Republican Guard," reported Time Out, who broke the news. "Queen of ballads Céline Dion will serenade with a song by Édith Piaf, and American pop sensation Lady Gaga will also grace the Olympic stage.
"A feast of French musical talent will take to the stage. In terms of collaborations, expect a duet between pianist Sofiane Pamart and singer Juliette Armanet, a B2B set featuring singer Philippe Katerine and drummer Cerrone, and an intriguingly 'original' collaboration between opera singer Marina Viotti and eco-metal band Gojira. Parisian rapper Rim'K, from hip hop band 113, will also make an appearance."
So stay tuned! This better have a sick drum solo too.
