@@PpedArt Socialism. Many early socialist thinkers like Robert Owen and even Karl Marx (who emigrated from Prussia) lived in UK. The first labor movement/trade unionist also existed in UK during the First Industrial Revolution.
Most people have no idea how significant the events that were represented here. These events SHAPED the modern world. It was the reason why we have modern olympics. It was the reason why we can all together watch this from all over the world, LIVE. Literally billions of people gave their sweat, tears, blood and lives to make the modern world possible. The Industrial Revolution is the point in time where human civilizations begun to break through the scientific barrier of theoretical to applications. Billions of lives literally became better because of it. I cannot stress enough how significant this is, and I am so glad that the organizers make it a point to really highlight it. Beautiful performances. Beautiful tribute. Thank you, London 2012.
We are the folks drumming in this video. Most of us didn't have any drumming experience, but many intense rehearsals got us there. Now, five years later, we're an active volunteer drumming group with 200 gigs behind us, playing the original Olympic buckets and carrying the legacy forward. But still welling up whenever we watch that video. A once-in-a-lifetime experience - thanks, Danny Boyle & co!
Pandemonium Drummers you did good too. I remember watching the opening ceremony on the day it happened and when this section played, I thought you guys were great!
12 years later still was the best opening ever to any Olympics games nostalgic memories from that summer of 2012 when I was 16 never forget it that night just amazing 3 weeks 🇬🇧
The merging of the rings is the most unexpectedly moving sight. I don't know why it brings tears every time I watch it, but that is the genius of Danny Boyle, the quiet hero of this entire event. Apparently he became the artistic director after a chance meeting with Sebastian Coe, one of those random crossings of paths that has unimaginable consequences. There are people with lives broken by wickedness whose spirits will have been lifted for a little while by this beautiful spectacle, and this may be the finest achievement of Danny Boyle, who was guided by principle rather than vanity when he refused a knighthood for his work on London 2012.
It's majestic. It's the scale, the volume of people, the steady measured way it comes together -and the magical array as it rains sparks all around. Later in the ceremony, Thomas Heatherwick was responsible for a similar forging of the petalled, cauldron-like Olympic torch - an absolute triumph of engineering. For anyone who's not seen it, there's a nice doco with Danny Boyle and the Olympic creative team where they come together _after_ the Olympics and chat about the path to the creation of the whole ceremony. It's a lovely inside-track. It might be an _Arena_ or a _South Bank Show_ special... something like that. Probably on YT. Worth your time.
Kenneth Branagh's expression says it all. What an amazing ceremony. I'm not even a Brit, and I can feel my heart glow. With love from your American cousins - fratres in aeternum.
This is still one of the most moving pieces of work I’ve ever seen in an opening ceremony. How the Industrial Revolution changed the face, landscape and diversity of London and Great Britain as a whole was powerful to watch.
The shot of the incandescent rings merging and then blazing in a cascade of sparks, contrasted against the deep blue hazy light of the stadium, is one of the most incredible things ever shown on Television.
Absolutely magnificent! The best opening ceremony in history. I have to admit that I find most opening ceremonies to be too long and tedious, but this one kept me glued to the screen and even choked up at some moments. A true testament to British creativity, ingenuity and imagination.
"Some countries have revolutions that change their whole nation. Britain had a revolution that changed the whole world. The Industrial Revolution rebooted human existence. Nothing would ever be the same again. "At the end of the 20th century, the British scientist Tim Berners-Lee gave the world a gift that would change things every bit as radically as the steam engine - the World Wide Web. This, he said, is for everyone. ‘This is for everyone’ is the theme of the Opening Ceremony - a celebration of the creativity, exuberance and, above all, the generosity of the British people. "There are no spectators. Everyone in the Stadium will be part of the magic. We’re here to celebrate the achievements of the British people and to do that we’ve put as many British people as we possibly can into the show. The volunteer dancers in one of our most spectacular sequences have been recruited from the National Health Service. "The Ceremony will take us through great revolutions in British society - the Industrial Revolution, the revolution of social attitudes that began in the 1960s and the digital revolution through which we’re living now. "Woven through it all, there runs a golden thread of purpose - the idea of Jerusalem - of a better world that can be built through the prosperity of industry, through the caring nation that built the welfare state, through the joyous energy of popular culture, through the dream of universal communication. "We can build Jerusalem. And it will be for everyone. " Danny Boyle Artistic Director London 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony
Kenneth Branagh looking up in awe and says amazing said it all for me! Pandemonium is the best section of any opening ceremony ever in my humble opinion. Still beautiful to watch 8 years later.
4:25 This shot always strikes something in me. An anonymous worker, clad in gear that conceals all of their features, the glare of the fruits of their labours shining on their goggle lenses... Watching this live from the other side of the world all those years ago was an experience that I could never replicate.
I wasn't knowledgeable on the Industrial Revolution when I saw this for the first time. But after reading about Great Britain's complex history, full of ups and downs, both on the "wrong and right" sides of history, its with no doubt in me that the British came together and rose up to challenge and changed the tide of history. Each person with a duty to fulfill, yet they altogether succeeded in building one of the greatest nations in the world. I am Mexican, but I share your sense of pride for what you've built and how much it cost you to get there. Cheers!
This is the most breathtaking , goosebump producing performance I have ever witnessed and I don’t believe it will ever be topped. The way the incredible music matches every scene perfectly is exceptional
The Beijing Olympics opening ceremony was very aesthetically pleasing but London will always be my top, the history, culture, diversity and symbolism always gets me emotional
I'm not British but I cried, it's like the moment of humanity, there are people suffering in the past for the better life we are living now, i wonder if the next generation will look at us like this. (for internet, for new contemporary arts, etc..)
Well in that case goodness that there are people like you that are compassionate and empathetic and understand what it means to be part of a race, not just a nation. We need more compassion.
@@mateosanfitz9625 I could probably disagree with that. We as a earth race today have invented all kinds of new progressive techs in the past 20 years. The internet, drones, renewable energy, more innovative skyscrapers, a lot space technology such as reusable space rockets. New and so much progress is being achieved all the time!
How can anyone watch this and not get emotional. This truly is the best opening ceremony ever. Made for everyone, weather you understood the story or not. Britain could have showed off about its military and imperial history, and instead it was all about how regular (and amazing) people shaped the country and its achievements. We did ourselves proud I think.
I think Beijing is the best as a whole but this particular moment of the 2012 ceremony tops everything. Very Atmospheric and emotional. And the music is amazing.
I cannot think of any other combination of music and theatre that moves me as much as this, totally stunning. Congratulations to Danny Boyle and Underworld - makes you proud to be British!
Thank you London for this amazing opening ceremomy that pays real tribute to mankind and our achievements giving meaning to what olympics are about. Unlike France. Love from Greece 🇬🇷
I agree I always wish I'd got a ticket when I had the chance to,the first 15 minutes alone summed up how well the London Olympics were and I hope we get em again in my lifetime
Even being Irish I’m still so proud to witness amazing insight into history of Britain & fantastic achievements! We owe you debt of gratitude in world history particularly those who gave their lives in armed forces to peace in wars! God rest your souls we won’t ever forget you! 🇮🇪☘️🇨🇮
We've had our differences but we're blood brothers. I have Irish ancestry but I'm British, English. For me, this ceremony represented the islands as much as the UK nation
I'm a Spanish, and I think this is a spectacular olympic event most important in the world. I think London 2012 is the best Opening Ceremony. I've never seen an opening ceremony as this. Truly majestic, royal and great. I'm loving it. =D
Este cuadro es uno de los mejores de todas las ceremonias de los juegos Olímpicos, lleno de sentimiento, la banda sonora excepcional, la fotografía, la coreografía, sincronización y la composición visual ... Representando una etapa de la historia de la humanidad que cambio la vida de todos. Personas y maquinas unidos con único fin en común. Simplemente perfecto.
Brings a tear to my eye every single time I watch this clip or hear this music. The opening ceremony and the 2012 Games will NEVER be beaten. Sensational.
I still fill with immense pride whenever I watch this. The entire Olympic Games were fantastic and whilst I look forward to future ones. Never will I feel the way I did in 2012. Thank you.
This is absolutely amazing, the sheer amount of history and significance in this ceremony is amazing. From the Industrial Revolution to the people unifying to create and inspire, through tough love and work, that was what london was in the past. The city was and still is a landmark of innovation and triumph, they were the first to lead the world into the new era. Man all this in a ceremony, just amazing
The way this story was put together for the world watching. The music combined with the editing of the various shots and the timing to put this all together. One of the best, well done.
ok I just watched the Beijing and London opening ceremony back to back and I gotta say this was by far a more epic opening. Don't get me wrong the Beijing opening was phenomenal but this one almost brought me to tears and I'm not even British. I know it sounds silly but it's true.
I remember watching the entire Pandemonium/Industrial Revolution section & the Olympic rings coming together & I was speechless. Incredible. One of the best things Britain has ever done. ❤
The symbolism displayed here is more subtle than people realise. The Olympic rings represent the world's continents, and in this piece on industrialisation, Britain itself forges the rings and joins them together. It is essentially reminding everyone that Britain built the modern world through the Industrial Revolution.
Its hard to believe this was ten years ago now.. no matter how many times I watch this,it never fails to move me.What an incredible opening,surly the best ever,and something that will be incredibly hard to top.Such imagination and creativity, with such a powerful story! I salute everyone involved,its a remarkable piece of theatre,the greatest set change in history...this will always be my 'happy place' and I will continue to visit it for the rest of my life!
This is without doubt the best thing I will EVER see in the flesh.....even watching this back with the volume on full doesn't come close to comprehending the wall of noise that went on all the way through this piece............
I'm jealous of you guys Was in the UK at the time but couldn't be there live, was watching the ceremony live from Cambridge instead Best Opening Ceremony yet
What a night do of best memories will ever watching that so nostalgic gives me chill that year that Olympics was best ever will never forget it london 2012 so proud we pull it off 🇬🇧
one of the most creative Olympic ceremony i ever witness when i was in my university... Literal goosebumps while watching the rich history of events that shaped the modern world.
I knew when the ring started to light up in the middle i knew was watching something amazing so iconic best thing that night was really special for the country what a opening
During the opening ceremony many times the Olympic wheels were presented in various ways. But how it was done in London was the best. I think that these five sparkling rims eclipsed all the other opening ceremonies of these games.
London had the greatest Olympic ceremonies of all time. Everyone was so wowed at Beijing in 2008 that London was so determined to at least keep in step with that display. They did that and then some.
The other day I sat and watched the opening ceremony, the whole 4 hours just out of curiosity and because I heard muse and Eric idle were in it (whoops, that was the closing ceremony) but my God, I just couldn't take my eyes off the screen. Everything was great. So well done. By the time the ring casting scene came I had forgotten what I was watching and when the rest of the rings showed up and I figured what was happening I couldn't help but giggle like an idiot with tears in my eyes. I had been completely transported into this scene. Thank you to everyone involved in the making of this story. And congratulations to those who reenacted it so beautifully.
THis is my fav. Personally I love the London opening and especially the industrial revolution scene. The scenery is very my taste and it makes me so excited.
This was unbelievably moving, watching it unfold before me on TV back in 2012. In 2019, it still fills me with pride. Thank you to all involved. Stunning.
I'm not even British but this made me cry! thank you, your ancestors did well for your country and the whole humanity. "Sacrifices were made, but we never sacrifice in vain".
@@so-zc9nl Indeed, they started transatlantic slave trade, colonise many countries and exploiting their resources in order to industrials their economy at the expense of poor countries.
I worked with two ladies from Thailand and found them delightful. You have a wonderful country. You have every reason to be proud of your ancient and fascinating country and people:)
Britain built the modern world. We all owe them, that moment is just a very touching for everyone who understand industrial revolution. They're the first to have it and suffer from it, so we have modern world like this today.
The industrial revolution section of the opening ceremony was amazing and I thought was the best , the gradual one by one transformation of rural grass and plasters to a land of metal, steel iron and sulfur. The music was so surreal with the batting of drums filling the air all around you that builds and builds overtime till the Olympic rings are formed.
If ever I need to motivate myself, I watch this. An outstanding piece of theatre - pure emotive drama with a soundtrack to die for. Well done to all concerned.
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Watching this in 2024 and still get goosebumped. I am not even British. This is the greatest olympic opening ceremony ever.
Absolutely! I cannot see this particular sequence ever being bettered.
What does the hammer movement symbolize?
@@PpedArt Hammering the steel flat on the rings.
Beijing 2008?
@@PpedArtle travail,l'industrie,on a pas construit Londres 2:31 avec une pince à épiler ...
The Industrial Revolution began in the UK. This opening ceremony is so epic. Blood, sweat, and tears of so many contributed to the modern world.
What does the hammer movement symbolize?
@@PpedArthard work
@@PpedArt Socialism. Many early socialist thinkers like Robert Owen and even Karl Marx (who emigrated from Prussia) lived in UK. The first labor movement/trade unionist also existed in UK during the First Industrial Revolution.
No it’s not socialism, hammers are simply used to shape the red hot soft steel into the desired shape, not that deep
@@cmnkrr3167maybe your interpretation is just the simple one and his is more complex. That’s what makes the world great.
Most people have no idea how significant the events that were represented here. These events SHAPED the modern world. It was the reason why we have modern olympics. It was the reason why we can all together watch this from all over the world, LIVE. Literally billions of people gave their sweat, tears, blood and lives to make the modern world possible. The Industrial Revolution is the point in time where human civilizations begun to break through the scientific barrier of theoretical to applications. Billions of lives literally became better because of it. I cannot stress enough how significant this is, and I am so glad that the organizers make it a point to really highlight it. Beautiful performances. Beautiful tribute. Thank you, London 2012.
I do.
I do. I'm an American history teacher and I don't hesitate to say that England/GB/ UK is the best country in the history of the world.
SpookyKettle no, they’re all connected to England. The UK as you know, is a “nation of nations”.
have they sent you?
Alexander Hamilton I am British and proud!!! This was an outstanding production!
Just watched Paris opening and this continues to never be topped
I agree. I cannot see this particular sequence ever being bettered.
I agree. Cheers from Germany!
It’s the greatest opening ceremony of all time, nothing has come close.
Same
I love Underworld but Beijing 2008 was better
We are the folks drumming in this video. Most of us didn't have any drumming experience, but many intense rehearsals got us there. Now, five years later, we're an active volunteer drumming group with 200 gigs behind us, playing the original Olympic buckets and carrying the legacy forward. But still welling up whenever we watch that video. A once-in-a-lifetime experience - thanks, Danny Boyle & co!
Congratulations for the amazing work. Both for those in the stadium and those around the world, it was an unforgettable experience! 👏👏👏
Wow. Congrats
Pandemonium Drummers you did good too. I remember watching the opening ceremony on the day it happened and when this section played, I thought you guys were great!
I wonder if they asked you to perform because of your groups name!
katy m They weren’t professional drummers prior to the performance, so the name probably didn’t exist until they decided to pursue it as a group....
This is the greatest single piece of theatre that has ever occurred in an Olympic opening ceremony and I am very, very proud to have been there.
omg you were there i was born in 2011 omg i would have loved to be there your so lucky
Was just best thing ever seen on tv
What does the hammer movement symbolize?
I wasn't there, but I saw it live on TV and for that I am also very lucky
Couldn't agree more. Absolutely phenomenal
The most beautiful and meaningful opening ceremony I've never seen.. Masterpiece thanks Danny Boyle
12 years later still was the best opening ever to any Olympics games nostalgic memories from that summer of 2012 when I was 16 never forget it that night just amazing 3 weeks 🇬🇧
How's the wife and kids 😂
@@therealugonnawhat?
"the best opening ever to any Olympics games" just in your deepest dreams
What does the hammer movement symbolize?
@@PpedArt Symbolise what? It's a steel workers main tool?
The merging of the rings is the most unexpectedly moving sight. I don't know why it brings tears every time I watch it, but that is the genius of Danny Boyle, the quiet hero of this entire event. Apparently he became the artistic director after a chance meeting with Sebastian Coe, one of those random crossings of paths that has unimaginable consequences. There are people with lives broken by wickedness whose spirits will have been lifted for a little while by this beautiful spectacle, and this may be the finest achievement of Danny Boyle, who was guided by principle rather than vanity when he refused a knighthood for his work on London 2012.
I believe they met in a lift. Vorsprung durch Technik
It's majestic. It's the scale, the volume of people, the steady measured way it comes together -and the magical array as it rains sparks all around. Later in the ceremony, Thomas Heatherwick was responsible for a similar forging of the petalled, cauldron-like Olympic torch - an absolute triumph of engineering.
For anyone who's not seen it, there's a nice doco with Danny Boyle and the Olympic creative team where they come together _after_ the Olympics and chat about the path to the creation of the whole ceremony. It's a lovely inside-track. It might be an _Arena_ or a _South Bank Show_ special... something like that. Probably on YT. Worth your time.
@@221b-Maker-Streetthanks for the recommendation. I'll look out for the documentary.
@@thoughtfortheday7811yuh i might watch a lil just to see how they came up with this masterpiece ngl
No one should aspire to be ranked among that list of exploiters, villains and criminals.
Kenneth Branagh's expression says it all. What an amazing ceremony. I'm not even a Brit, and I can feel my heart glow. With love from your American cousins - fratres in aeternum.
This is still one of the most moving pieces of work I’ve ever seen in an opening ceremony. How the Industrial Revolution changed the face, landscape and diversity of London and Great Britain as a whole was powerful to watch.
What does the hammer movement symbolize?
The atmospheric nature of this segment still gives me chills
What does the hammer movement symbolize?
Now imagine what it was like for us watching it live. I cried, there at the stadium.
The shot of the incandescent rings merging and then blazing in a cascade of sparks, contrasted against the deep blue hazy light of the stadium, is one of the most incredible things ever shown on Television.
Absolutely magnificent! The best opening ceremony in history. I have to admit that I find most opening ceremonies to be too long and tedious, but this one kept me glued to the screen and even choked up at some moments. A true testament to British creativity, ingenuity and imagination.
What does the hammer movement symbolize?
@@PpedArt most likely the industrial revolution, in my opinion
Every few months I’ll watch this again. Absolutely spectacular.
again and again and again
This video is kind of nostalgic I remember watching this back in 2012 and being amazed by the scale and music etc
"Some countries have revolutions that change their whole nation. Britain had a revolution that changed the whole world. The Industrial Revolution rebooted human existence. Nothing would ever be the same again.
"At the end of the 20th century, the British scientist Tim Berners-Lee gave the world a gift that would change things every bit as radically as the steam engine - the World Wide Web. This, he said, is for everyone.
‘This is for everyone’ is the theme of the Opening Ceremony - a celebration of the creativity, exuberance and, above all, the generosity of the British people.
"There are no spectators. Everyone in the Stadium will be part of the magic. We’re here to celebrate the achievements of the British people and to do that we’ve put as many British people as we possibly can into the show. The volunteer dancers in one of our most spectacular sequences have been recruited from the National Health Service.
"The Ceremony will take us through great revolutions in British society - the Industrial Revolution, the revolution of social attitudes that began in the 1960s and the digital revolution through which we’re living now.
"Woven through it all, there runs a golden thread of purpose - the idea of Jerusalem - of a better world that can be built through the prosperity of industry, through the caring nation that built the welfare state, through the joyous energy of popular culture, through the dream of universal communication.
"We can build Jerusalem. And it will be for everyone.
"
Danny Boyle
Artistic Director
London 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony
Kenneth Branagh looking up in awe and says amazing said it all for me! Pandemonium is the best section of any opening ceremony ever in my humble opinion. Still beautiful to watch 8 years later.
He's playing Isembard Kingdom Brunel
@@esidarasun8151 Britain’s greatest engineer 🇬🇧
4:25
This shot always strikes something in me. An anonymous worker, clad in gear that conceals all of their features, the glare of the fruits of their labours shining on their goggle lenses...
Watching this live from the other side of the world all those years ago was an experience that I could never replicate.
I wasn't knowledgeable on the Industrial Revolution when I saw this for the first time. But after reading about Great Britain's complex history, full of ups and downs, both on the "wrong and right" sides of history, its with no doubt in me that the British came together and rose up to challenge and changed the tide of history. Each person with a duty to fulfill, yet they altogether succeeded in building one of the greatest nations in the world. I am Mexican, but I share your sense of pride for what you've built and how much it cost you to get there. Cheers!
What does the hammer movement symbolize?
@@PpedArt the labourers that made the machines of production and operated them. Without them we would have no machines.
This really was extraordinary wasn't it - coming back here today to remind myself of the sheer creativity of this whole performance.
What does the hammer movement symbolize?
This always has been and always be my favourite opening ceremony of all time. Everytime I watch it i cry ❤️😭
Then we have one from an alternate universe that happened yesterday. Total opposite
Nothing will ever surpass this🇬🇧
After catching a bit of the French opening ceremony, I've come back here to gloat 🤣🇬🇧
Makes you incredibly proud to be from this isle 🇬🇧
Nothing will beat it
What does the hammer movement symbolize?
One of the greatest opening ceremony in history of all times. Showed us what we humans can achieve/build everything just from nothing.
When those rings were fused together and the sparks flew, my skin immediately got goosebumps from emotion! I was there live!
Me too!
I got chillbumps watching it on TV thousands of miles away. I can't imagine how thrilling it must have been in person
프랑스 올림픽 세레모니 보고 눈 정화하려고 옴…
😁🥰 И я!!!
영국 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 프랑스
@@applepie1443fr 😂😂😂
눈 시원하다 찌찌가 울자나
올림픽 시상식이 한국에서 그다지 높이 평가되지 않은 것 같습니다 x)
이 LGBT 캐리커처 이후 동성애 커뮤니티가 너무 낙인 찍히지 않기를 바랍니다 x)
This is the most breathtaking , goosebump producing performance I have ever witnessed and I don’t believe it will ever be topped. The way the incredible music matches every scene perfectly is exceptional
The Beijing Olympics opening ceremony was very aesthetically pleasing but London will always be my top, the history, culture, diversity and symbolism always gets me emotional
Unless you count the opening ceremony in Sochi, the best in history so far
Yes, colonisation and genocide got me emotional.
No athens is the best just my opinion:)
@@samank8628 Your stupidity made me emotional as well.
@@franzxaverscharwenka6596 I’m not surprised. Average society after all.
I'm not British but I cried, it's like the moment of humanity, there are people suffering in the past for the better life we are living now, i wonder if the next generation will look at us like this. (for internet, for new contemporary arts, etc..)
We stand on the shoulders of giants.
Well in that case goodness that there are people like you that are compassionate and empathetic and understand what it means to be part of a race, not just a nation. We need more compassion.
Me too, i cried with the opening and closing ceremony.
@@mateosanfitz9625 I could probably disagree with that. We as a earth race today have invented all kinds of new progressive techs in the past 20 years. The internet, drones, renewable energy, more innovative skyscrapers, a lot space technology such as reusable space rockets. New and so much progress is being achieved all the time!
Internet is destroying the society. Let our average folks enjoy while it lasts.
How can anyone watch this and not get emotional. This truly is the best opening ceremony ever. Made for everyone, weather you understood the story or not. Britain could have showed off about its military and imperial history, and instead it was all about how regular (and amazing) people shaped the country and its achievements. We did ourselves proud I think.
Absolutely agree. I still come back to it years later...
Beijing was majestic and a masterpiece in execution, but this had emotion and feeling and told a story...magnificent
I think Beijing is the best as a whole but this particular moment of the 2012 ceremony tops everything. Very Atmospheric and emotional. And the music is amazing.
What does the hammer movement symbolize?
1:02 I got goose bumps here and I still can't forget industrial revolution part of the opening ceremony of the London olympics....
Had to come back to watch this after yesterday!
What does the hammer movement symbolize?
Same. To recover from that absolute filth that Paris provided.
Every time I hear that stunning piece of music and see those golden rings floating across that truly epic stadium I just want to cry like a baby.
I cannot think of any other combination of music and theatre that moves me as much as this, totally stunning. Congratulations to Danny Boyle and Underworld - makes you proud to be British!
Artistically and accurately captures the miracle the UK brought to the world. Just astonishing and beautiful.
프랑스 올림픽 개막식은 악몽이었지만
여기에서 다시 치유를 받는다. 런던 ❤
Like if you came after watching the French ceremony 😅
Yup 😭 ts was horrific 🤣🤣
For a high school production I didn't think it was too bad!
2012 London rocks
Yes!😂
Too repair the eyes ..😂
Thank you London for this amazing opening ceremomy that pays real tribute to mankind and our achievements giving meaning to what olympics are about. Unlike France. Love from Greece 🇬🇷
This gives me goosebumps. Its just incredible...so so proud. We did good.
I agree I always wish I'd got a ticket when I had the chance to,the first 15 minutes alone summed up how well the London Olympics were and I hope we get em again in my lifetime
Yes, you did very well! It was a great opening ceremony and great Olympic Games in general!
Greetings from Germany
LOVxxE we did hun we did so good
Truly I thought it was brilliant
The greatest Opening Ceremonies ever in the history of opening ceremonies I mean it was so epic and fun
やっぱりコレ見るとパリより感動するなぁ。
The greatest artistic presentation in the history of mankind!!!!
Even being Irish I’m still so proud to witness amazing insight into history of Britain & fantastic achievements! We owe you debt of gratitude in world history particularly those who gave their lives in armed forces to peace in wars! God rest your souls we won’t ever forget you! 🇮🇪☘️🇨🇮
Ireland was apart of Britain at one point, even during the industrial revolution, you are apart of this too.
We've had our differences but we're blood brothers. I have Irish ancestry but I'm British, English. For me, this ceremony represented the islands as much as the UK nation
🇬🇧❤️🇮🇪
Watching this after the Paris 2024 opening ceremony as a reminder on how it’s done, properly.
I'm a Spanish, and I think this is a spectacular olympic event most important in the world. I think London 2012 is the best Opening Ceremony. I've never seen an opening ceremony as this. Truly majestic, royal and great. I'm loving it. =D
Muy ~Bien ..Muchissimas Grahias
Perdon por mi parables
Thank
you....Chris..East Sussex..England..UK
2008 beijing
@@kosenzheng5989 2012 was better
@@kosenzheng5989 that was nice, but way too mechanical and precise, looked like they're not humans but machines .so that's that
@@identidem I just dont see it the way you do
그 어떤 올림픽개막식도 런던올림픽 개막식을 넘을수 없음..
🇰🇷
@@DITTO_YUBEEN1105솔직히 런던 개막식은 서울도 못비빔..ㅋㅋ
What does the hammer movement symbolize?
@@PpedArt영국의 산업혁명 당시 제철소의 노동자들을 의미한 연출으로 보입니댜.
@@PpedArt I think it's just them welding the rings into place.
Este cuadro es uno de los mejores de todas las ceremonias de los juegos Olímpicos, lleno de sentimiento, la banda sonora excepcional, la fotografía, la coreografía, sincronización y la composición visual ... Representando una etapa de la historia de la humanidad que cambio la vida de todos. Personas y maquinas unidos con único fin en común. Simplemente perfecto.
Brings a tear to my eye every single time I watch this clip or hear this music. The opening ceremony and the 2012 Games will NEVER be beaten. Sensational.
I still fill with immense pride whenever I watch this. The entire Olympic Games were fantastic and whilst I look forward to future ones. Never will I feel the way I did in 2012. Thank you.
This is absolutely amazing, the sheer amount of history and significance in this ceremony is amazing. From the Industrial Revolution to the people unifying to create and inspire, through tough love and work, that was what london was in the past. The city was and still is a landmark of innovation and triumph, they were the first to lead the world into the new era. Man all this in a ceremony, just amazing
This will always be the best for me. best music especially. Everyone who was involved should be immensely proud.
The way this story was put together for the world watching. The music combined with the editing of the various shots and the timing to put this all together. One of the best, well done.
ok I just watched the Beijing and London opening ceremony back to back and I gotta say this was by far a more epic opening. Don't get me wrong the Beijing opening was phenomenal but this one almost brought me to tears and I'm not even British. I know it sounds silly but it's true.
The Beijing opening had meticulous, beautiful, precision - London 2012 had passion, heart, and soul. 🤍
12 years later and I see get emotional watching this
Same here
I am Aussie, that's the greatest opening Olympics ever.
Simply stunning. Had a tear in my eye when the ring started to rise. British creativity at its most wonderful 😊
I remember watching the entire Pandemonium/Industrial Revolution section & the Olympic rings coming together & I was speechless. Incredible. One of the best things Britain has ever done. ❤
I watched this on TV age 12, will never forget it
Yes! This is what i expect from Olympic opening. Overwhelming piece of art, i hope i would've been there.
Can't beat this masterpiece
What does the hammer movement symbolize?
My absolute favorite Opening Ceremony. It gives me chills ❤
What does the hammer movement symbolize?
What does the hammer movement symbolize?
The symbolism displayed here is more subtle than people realise. The Olympic rings represent the world's continents, and in this piece on industrialisation, Britain itself forges the rings and joins them together. It is essentially reminding everyone that Britain built the modern world through the Industrial Revolution.
I thought they were the rings of Sauron? My bad, just the vibe I got....
That's arrogant.
@@keaponlaffin6737 Arrogance can often be deserved.
Lmao, study a history book.
@@keaponlaffin6737the truth
I'm American, and even I loved it. THAT'S WAS EPIC. 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖
Its hard to believe this was ten years ago now.. no matter how many times I watch this,it never fails to move me.What an incredible opening,surly the best ever,and something that will be incredibly hard to top.Such imagination and creativity, with such a powerful story! I salute everyone involved,its a remarkable piece of theatre,the greatest set change in history...this will always be my 'happy place' and I will continue to visit it for the rest of my life!
I doubt it will ever be beaten. Nobody wants to spend that kind of money anymore.
France 🤣 ffs. THIS is how you do it. The timing of the rings meeting at the end is phenomenal
Came to see this after watching Paris 2024 opening ceremony
No one wants watching Paris 2024💩🗑
me too
Proper opening ceremony ❤
Aye, proper.
Best Olympics opening EVER
I was 18 when this happened, I'm 29 now. How time has flown by.
Had to cleanse my palate after watching that Paris opening ceremony
Watching the 2024 Paris opening ceremony has brought be back here … not a patch on this
This is without doubt the best thing I will EVER see in the flesh.....even watching this back with the volume on full doesn't come close to comprehending the wall of noise that went on all the way through this piece............
You're telling me! I was inside the tor at the time!
Bet there was an incredible view from up there.....
I'm jealous of you guys
Was in the UK at the time but couldn't be there live, was watching the ceremony live from Cambridge instead
Best Opening Ceremony yet
What a night do of best memories will ever watching that so nostalgic gives me chill that year that Olympics was best ever will never forget it london 2012 so proud we pull it off 🇬🇧
one of the most creative Olympic ceremony i ever witness when i was in my university... Literal goosebumps while watching the rich history of events that shaped the modern world.
Love Underworld's song. Captured the moment magnificently
I knew when the ring started to light up in the middle i knew was watching something amazing so iconic best thing that night was really special for the country what a opening
Best olympic performance of all time.
Best opening ceremony ever. Britain is just in a class of it's own with theatre and ceremony ❤
Still pretty sure that this was the best show in human history. Cant wait to see the world united like these 5 rings...
Exist64 me too I wish we were united
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Its 2020 now I'm sure this was a ritual to bring the virus into manifestation
Unfortunately Fear has united the world now more than ever before. Fear making us blindly adjust to unreasonable measures. Not an ideal way of unity.
I think Sauron said the same thing....Its kind of his aesthete here.
During the opening ceremony many times the Olympic wheels were presented in various ways. But how it was done in London was the best. I think that these five sparkling rims eclipsed all the other opening ceremonies of these games.
London had the greatest Olympic ceremonies of all time. Everyone was so wowed at Beijing in 2008 that London was so determined to at least keep in step with that display. They did that and then some.
And all for a third of the money the Chinese spent
The history of Great Britain is just phenomenal, what nation which was so small and achieved so much is just mind boggling. Rule Britannia!
Onward and upward
Increible que ya pasaron 11 años,que nostalgia,mis primeros juegos olimpicos,nunca los olvidare
The other day I sat and watched the opening ceremony, the whole 4 hours just out of curiosity and because I heard muse and Eric idle were in it (whoops, that was the closing ceremony) but my God, I just couldn't take my eyes off the screen. Everything was great. So well done. By the time the ring casting scene came I had forgotten what I was watching and when the rest of the rings showed up and I figured what was happening I couldn't help but giggle like an idiot with tears in my eyes. I had been completely transported into this scene. Thank you to everyone involved in the making of this story. And congratulations to those who reenacted it so beautifully.
to be honest your giggling gushing over this nightmare does sound quite idiotic...
@@chrisharmon2730 and you sound like a moron...
THis is my fav. Personally I love the London opening and especially the industrial revolution scene. The scenery is very my taste and it makes me so excited.
one of the rare times I’m actually proud of my country lol
Why rare??
my history lesson for today is all about in industrial revolution and i watch this to my students they love the history of London's industrialization
This was unbelievably moving, watching it unfold before me on TV back in 2012. In 2019, it still fills me with pride. Thank you to all involved. Stunning.
The Best Summer Olympics EVER!!!!
2012 London: Industrial Revolution
2024 Paris: Social Devolution
Best opening I've ever seen. genuine representation of their nation pride and history..well done UK
I'm not even British but this made me cry! thank you, your ancestors did well for your country and the whole humanity. "Sacrifices were made, but we never sacrifice in vain".
Their ancestors ruined the world
@@so-zc9nl Indeed, they started transatlantic slave trade, colonise many countries and exploiting their resources in order to industrials their economy at the expense of poor countries.
I worked with two ladies from Thailand and found them delightful. You have a wonderful country. You have every reason to be proud of your ancient and fascinating country and people:)
Goosebumps everything.
Britain built the modern world. We all owe them, that moment is just a very touching for everyone who understand industrial revolution. They're the first to have it and suffer from it, so we have modern world like this today.
this still gives me chills
I am literally in awe with the man with the cigar, such charisma wooow
Justine Cholin you mean Brunel?
That's Kenneth Branagh as Isambard Kingdom Brunel.
@@saifuciscam9566 Isambard Kingnel Brunard you mean
Isamdong King Kong Brunel I meant
The industrial revolution section of the opening ceremony was amazing and I thought was the best , the gradual one by one transformation of rural grass and plasters to a land of metal, steel iron and sulfur. The music was so surreal with the batting of drums filling the air all around you that builds and builds overtime till the Olympic rings are formed.
Who is here to cleanse their palette after Paris 2024 😂
If ever I need to motivate myself, I watch this. An outstanding piece of theatre - pure emotive drama with a soundtrack to die for. Well done to all concerned.