TheUkrainianTVchannel"1 + 1"won1st prize in"USInternational Film& VideoFestival"for itsonlinebroadcast of theOkean Elzyconcert of the 24th of August 2014, for the Ukraine Independence Day.
If you missed this amazing event, you can watch this video:
I remember that I was watching this concert online... And even from my French point of view, it really moved me! Okean of Emotions?... Yes, for sure! :))
Enjoy!
As I explained in an older post, this song is special to me because it reflects me and the way I am... These lyrics are, as usual, amazing... I'm fascinated by Vakarchuk's talent to describe in a few words our emotions! Don't ask me why I am fond of his works... :)
Okean Elzy's fans have talent... Drawings, portraits, collages or videos: there are so many ways to say 'I love Okean Elzy!' Which one do you prefer? :)
Some ask me if Okean Elzy is a famous rock band... And they want to know how many people are attending to their concerts. Well, here is a clue to understand what was the atmosphere in Warsaw on Saturday evening! :)
On the 1st of June, Ukrainian musicians raised more than 50.000 UAH in a charity auction to support sick children.
Svyatoslav Vakarchuk Photogr. Unkn.
This charity auction took place in Kiev for the International
Children's Day. Svyatoslav Vakarchuk's acoustic guitar (Fender) was sold for 40 thousand UAH - 10 times more than the entry price -, which represents thesales record of this event.
In the end, 51 700 UAH have been collected: Funds raisedwill go to supportoncology patientsandbone marrow transplantation.
Last Saturday, at the invitation of the Football Club 'Dynamo Kiev', Okean Elzy took part in a concert at the 'Olympic National Sports Complex'in Kiev.
Here are some pictures & the video of the show!
Okean Elzy - 30 May 2015 Photo: S. Yaroshevskiy
If this concert was, of course, the opportunity to congratulate the team for their victory in the National Championship, it should be noted that the revenue from the sale of ticketswill go to Kiev Pediatric Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery Center. I love the idea of this generous and wonderfull initiative!
And now, let's talk about football... :)
Did you know that Svyatoslav Vakarchuk is a great football fan? On Wednesday, you could have meet him in the stadium for the Finale of the UEFA Europa League...
S. Vakarchuk - 27 May 2015 Photogr. S.Vakarchuk
S. Vakarchuk - 27 May 2015 Photogr. Unkn.
S. Vakarchuk - 27 May 2015 Photogr. Unkn.
Unfortunately, Sevilla won the match... but the Dnipro team played good football and spectators shared a great moment of conviviality.
I won't comment football matches on this blog, but I would like to add a few words on that topic. :) On Thursday, Dynamo Kiev won the Ukraine Cup Final against Shakhtar Donetsk, completing a league and cup double. Svyatoslav attended to this match too!
Kiev - 4 June 2015 Dynamo Kiev won the Ukraine Cup Final Photogr. Unkn.
Warm smiles on everyone's face... A moment of happiness!
But let's go back to the concert of last Saturday...
It seems that work atmosphere was relaxed before the show! :) Milos, Vladimir & Denis had a good time...
Okean Elzy - 30 May 2015 Photogr. Unkn.
Okean Elzy - 30 May 2015 Photogr. Unkn.
But during the concert, as usual, Okean Elzy members dedicated their energy to music and showed their talent...
