Last Sunday, I was in London for the Okean Elzy concert... All I can say is that it was an amazing evening!
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| Svyatoslav Vakarchuk - London 16 Nov. 2014 Photo: © Okean of Emotions |
First of all, I would like to thank the few Ukrainian & Belarusian fans with whom my Sweet Love and I had the opportunity to talk to: it really touched my heart!
All of you were so happy to know that I created this blog in English devoted to your favourite rock-band! And when you learned that I was translating Vakarchuk's lyrics into French (and sometimes into English), you felt so proud! :)
Honestly, I am very happy to promote (in my own way!) Okean Elzy music in the West and I am proud to have so warm virtual friends in Ukraine, Russia & Belarus!
Okean Elzy must go West!
Very good music and poetic words of love must be shared worldwide...
As expected, the show in London was amazing and everything was perfect: rock music, romantic songs, very good musicians, Slava's warm voice (what a great performer!)... and O.E. got an extremely enthusiastic reception from the crowd!
There would be a lot say... but I prefer to share with you some pictures and videos!
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| Svyatoslav Vakarchuk - London 16 Nov. 2014 Photo: © Okean of Emotions |
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| Svyatoslav Vakarchuk - London 16 Nov. 2014 Photo: © Okean of Emotions |
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| Svyatoslav Vakarchuk - London 16 Nov. 2014 Photo: © Ben Robinson |
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| Svyatoslav Vakarchuk - London 16 Nov. 2014 Photo: © Ben Robinson |
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| Svyatoslav Vakarchuk - London 16 Nov. 2014 Photo: © Ben Robinson |
'Вставай - Vstavai'
'Без бою - Bez boyo'
'Джульєтта - Dzhul'jetta'
I couldn't resist recording this video: Listening to Svyatoslav Vakarchuk singing "Juliet" from the balcony of a London theatre... ;-) When a dream comes true!
'Я так хочу... - Ya Tak Hochu...'
Before leaving the stage, Vakarchuk asked the crowd to sing the Ukraine national anthem:
'Ще Не Вмерла України - Ukraine is not dead yet'
I am French but... I cried buckets of tears: There was so much emotion!
For sure, I will never forget that evening! Thanks for the show, guys!
