Electronic music also scored a gold this time in France, from the hand of two beloved locals.
French Electronic duo and Dance icon Justice closed the largest sports event in style this time, as they provided an extended eighteen-minute musical spectacle at the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics on Sunday evening. A collection of their most celebrated tracks, including ‘Genesis‘, ‘Love S.O.S.‘, and ‘The End‘, formed the soundtrack as the 2024 Olympic athletes made their final entrance into the Stade de France and the Olympic flame was passed to the next host city, Los Angeles.
‘The End‘, a collaboration with Thundercat, is a standout track from the duo’s latest album — and comeback piece —, Hyperdrama, released in April of this year. Marking their return to the scene after an eight-year hiatus, the LP was received with praise and all-round positive reviews. Following their debut at Coachella in April, Justice have embarked on a worldwide tour, culminating in a headline performance at London’s Field Day later this month, on 24 August to be precise.
The Ceremony
The Olympic closing ceremony, masterminded by artistic director Thomas Jolly, showcased a captivating array of French musical talent. Alongside Justice, the event featured the infectious rhythms of Electro Pop band Phoenix, the ethereal soundscapes of Air, and the innovative beats of DJ/producer Kavinsky. Additionally, singer Yseult delivered a powerful rendition of ‘My Way’, originally a French chanson reimagined in English for Frank Sinatra.
Following the line of the French half of the ceremony, the handover to the forthcoming Olympic host city, Los Angeles, featured performances from iconic American artists. Red Hot Chili Peppers, Billie Eilish, and Snoop Dogg took to the stage, embodying the spirit of California. The handover ceremony reached its climax with quite the moment, as actor Tom Cruise made a dramatic entrance, descending into the Stade de France by rappel and subsequently making a daring escape with the Olympic flag on a motorcycle.
Have a look at the highlights of the ceremony, and witness Justice’s off-screen marvel, right below. Are you a producer and you’d like to see your tracks on our page? Then head over to this link right here, you champ. Be sure to follow our page to stay up to date on the latest news and views regarding our beloved Dance music industry.
[H/T] Mixmag
