Lady Gaga’s Olympics 2024 opening ceremony act did not go down well with fans for one major reason

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Lady Gaga took center stage at the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony on Friday, July 26, performing along the picturesque River Seine, but fans were left unimpressed as sound issues affected her performance, as reported by The Daily Mail.

The international superstar delivered a rendition of Rene Jeanmaire’s 'Mon Truc en Plumes' ('My Thing With Feathers'), captivating viewers with her striking outfit featuring a black leotard and pink and white feathers.

This high-profile appearance follows her memorable halftime show at Super Bowl 51 in 2017.

 

Lady Gaga's Olympic 2024 performance falls flat due to technical blunder

Despite the visual spectacle, Lady Gaga's performance faced criticism due to sound issues. Fans took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to express their disappointment, with many noting that the sound quality detracted them from the overall experience.

Comments ranged from critiques of the audio setup to sarcastic remarks about her performance and language skills. 

One user wrote, “Lady Gaga performing to no large audience in a stadium but on a platform next to the river. The sound is awful, sound just getting lost in the vast open space rather than being reverberated around a stadium."

Another user highlighted the unusual setting, “Lady Gaga’s #Olympic2024 performance is the worst I’ve seen since Britney’s MTV show in 2007. It was the equivalent of defecating on French flag. She insulted America, insulted France, and has no shame whatsoever. #karmacomingforgaga."

The performance also sparked discussions about cultural representation, with some viewers questioning the choice of an American artist for a French event. "Lady Gaga ain’t even f**king French. This is like if Bad Bunny sung while the Olympics were being held in Colombia."

Comparisons were made to previous Olympic ceremonies, with one user reminiscing about the 2012 London Games, “The GB opening ceremony in 2012 was much lauded but I liked what they did in the closing one that the the UK has so many hugely influential pop music stars just line them up. France have to use Lady Gaga pretending she can speak French."

Another user wrote, "Playback flop."

Lady Gaga posts heartfelt message, says she's 'humbled' to perform at 2024 Olympics

Following her performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony, Lady Gaga took to Instagram on July 27 to express her heartfelt gratitude towards France and the Olympic committee. In a lengthy post, she described the experience as a profound honor and a memorable gift.

“I am also humbled to be asked by the Olympics organizing committee to sing such a special French song—a song to honor the French people and their tremendous history of art, music, and theatre,” Gaga shared, referring to her rendition of Rene Jeanmaire’s 'Mon Truc en Plumes' ('My Thing With Feathers').

Lady Gaga highlighted her deep appreciation for being invited to perform at such a significant event, emphasizing her admiration for French culture and history.

“To everyone in France, thank you so much for welcoming me to your country to sing in honor of you—it’s a gift I’ll never forget! Congratulations to all the athletes who are competing in this year’s Olympic Games!”

Concluding her heartfelt message, Gaga expressed her enthusiasm for the Olympic Games and her admiration for the athletes. “It is my supreme honor to sing for you and cheer you on!! Watching the Olympic Games always makes me cry! Your talent is unimaginable. Let the games begin!”

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