25 August 2014

Okean Elzy: Lviv concert - 24 August 2014

On 24 August 2014, Okean Elzy performed a concert in the Lviv Arena Stadium for the Ukraine Independence Day!


Svyatoslav Vakarchuk, Okean Elzy, crowd with ukrainian flags, concert in Lviv, 24 August 2014
Okean Elzy - Lviv - 24 August 2014
Photo: © Victoria Kvitka

As this concert was broadcast live yesterday evening, including on the web, I had the opportunity to watch this great show. There would be much to say about it... but I think it's better to share pictures and music!

In total, over 30,000 people came to this special concert...

Svyatoslav Vakarchuk, Okean Elzy, singing, and crowd with light of their mobile phones
Okean Elzy - Lviv - 24 August 2014
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... and during three and one quarter hours, the band played 33 songs!

Okean Elzy songs performed during the concert in Lviv, August 24 2014
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As expected, Svyatoslav Vakarchuk & his band performed many songs full of emotions...

Svyatoslav Vakarchuk, Okean Elzy, concert in Lviv, 24 August 2014
Okean Elzy - Lviv - 24 August 2014
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... as well as high energy songs!

Svyatoslav Vakarchuk, Okean Elzy, Lviv concert, August 2014
Okean Elzy - Lviv - 24 August 2014















I myself got goosebumps all over my body when the crowd sang the National Anthem...
... and during the moment of silence in memory of the Heroes - those who lost their lives for Ukraine Independence since the beginning of this year...

Svyatoslav Vakarchuk, Okean Elzy, praying during concert in Lviv, 24 August 2014
Okean Elzy - Lviv - 24 August 2014
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It was also truly moving to see thousands of fans waving these doves of peace printed on a piece of paper during the song 'Незалежніст - Nezalezhnist' - Independence...

Fans waving posters, Okean Elzy concert in Lviv, 24 August 2014
Okean Elzy - Lviv - 24 August 2014
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There was much emotion... but also great joy... For sure, this concert will live in the memory of each Ukrainian!

Okean Elzy - Lviv - 24 August 2014
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