Oceania - Bjork @ Athens 2004 Opening Ceremony

Iceland's global star Bjork performs her song Oceania on August 13, 2004, during the Athens 2004 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony.

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[joaquinlopeztorres]

crazy to think they named a whole continent after this björk's performance

[rcjrcwg]

Oh my God I can't believe Bjork actually invented the ocean

[HugoLiaobaihao]

Kudos to the ceremony director for actually choosing someone as experimental as Björk instead of just some local singers like other olympics tend to do.

[norahnightingale]

I was only 12 at the time, and this changed my whole life. I remember sitting with my family and watching, absolutely mesmerized. I will remember it forever. The moment I understood what art is. Thank you, Björk. Much love from Greece.

[oraniaful]

Today Greece grieves the loss of the wonderfull artist that created all the costumes of that ceremony in 2004, including the dress of Bjork... rest in peace SOFIA KOKOSALAKI... you were a part of a dream than came true... THANK YOU

[thathyinha]

One of the most beautiful opening ceremonies of the Olympic history!!!

[DerHirsch]

swoooon, only björk can turn a 'we are the world' type song into a love letter to the ocean.

[Glowsticksneon]

'How much fabric?'

Bjork - Yes

[Sergio]

Björk is so powerful that can sing without microphone.

[willem-dafemme]

"You see the continents, I see the islands. You count in centuries, I blink my eyes"

[manospapas]

Actually that was the only part of the ceremony that didn't go as planned. Bjork was standing on a platform that was supposed to raise her higher during the performance which worked perfectly during rehearsals but failed to operate on the night.

[tseamus]

Athens 2004 was so magical. Mystical ancient mix with futuricstic presence. Full of meaning at every segments. And this song. Still stand on my playlist until now. Amazing

[WorldWontListen]

Reportedly the mechanical crane she was standing on malfunctioned it was supposed to raise her much higher above the crowd while her “ocean” dress filled the stadium. Still so iconic, since the day I watched it for the first time in awe! RIP Sophia Kokosalaki ❤️

[michabuona]

I'm so proud just to be aware of her greatness. She's not for everyone, and everytime I see her during this performance I cry, I just can't help myself. I'm proud to be one of those people moved by her

[kevinpuja]

I love Björk, I love the Olympics and I love Greece. Couldn't ask for anything else. <3

[JBiggsofWSNC]

I want Björk to perform the Super Bowl half-time show next year.

[XristosKarasavvas]

best Olympic performance, I remember goin out in my balcony and hearing Bjork's voice fill the neighborhood

[TheGoaBase]

They had invited her to perform and others countries to their Openning Ceremonies but she said she do it only for Greece and that's it!

[cristalnyan]

20 años y sigue siendo la mejor apertura.

Simplemente bjork 🤍

[teogr]

I come here every now and then to watch this. It's eternal.