Fireworks Spectaculars Canada to pay homage to Zeus, god of the sky and lightning, as part of L'International des Feux Loto-Québec presented by TELUS

MONTREAL, July 18 /CNW Telbec/ - Starting at 10 p.m. this evening at La
Ronde, Canadian firm Fireworks Spectacular Canada will pay homage to Zeus, the
Greek god of the sky and lightning, in a performance entitled Olympian Zeus,
part of L'International des Feux Loto-Québec presented by TELUS.
With Greek mythology its framework, this vibrant tribute to the supreme
Greek god and epic personage at the origin of the Olympic tradition will
transport spectators from the summit of Mount Olympus to Hera's Temple and
feature a rousing soundtrack conveying all the energy of the Olympic Games.
The performance will include a brief narration explaining the Olympic
tradition, along with musical pieces selected for the Olympics, such as
Dragon's Breath and The Olympic Spirit from the 1988 Winter Games in Calgary,
Alberta.
Fireworks Spectaculars Canada will present a combination of multiple
effects created using the pyrotechnic pieces of seven different firms, one of
which offers its products in no fewer than 16 colours. The special effects
will include a tracing of the route traveled by the Olympic flame, the
powerful fire symbol linking the Games of Antiquity with those of the modern
era.
Founded in 2001, Fireworks Spectaculars Canada has participated in many
major pyrotechnic competitions, including Les Grands Feux TELUS at Lac des
Nations in Sherbrooke, where it won first prize in 2001, 2003 and 2006, the
year that competition featured all the winners from previous years. The firm
is also proud to have presented 11 pyromusical shows in 11 days at the 2007
Calgary Stampede.


Artist - Title

Various Artist - Fanfare
Yanni - Standing in Motion
David Arkenstone - Dragons Breath
John Williams - The Olympics Spirit
John Williams - Olympic Fanfare and Theme
Mikis Theodorakis - Ode to Zeus
David Foster - Winter Games
Adiemus - Adiemus
John Williams - Call of the Champions
Andre Bocelli - Because we believe
Yanni Standing in Motion

I was at La Ronde last night. The setup already featured a large amount of pieces on firing ramps, including a huge bowl for the Olympic flame on the fourth ramp.

Fred

According to the weather network hourly forecast, the rain should clear up by about 7-8pm... I won't believe it of course until our resident meteorological expert Trav confirms it - but I consider this reason for optimism.

Thanks for the press release Admin and for the update Fred - I can't wait for tonight!

Where is Vangelis in the soundtrack ? they said it would be there ... probably the opening (various artist)... ?

I'm really thrill too to see this young firm !!

Fana

"Zeus, god of the sky and lightning"

I've always been fond of Zeus in Greek methology perhaps because of my love for weather and thunderstorms, but it would certainly be inspiring to see a show dedicated to the idea.

And TRae, I'll be providing some final words about the weather in a few moments. You're right under that respect, however; consider that little bonus as an optimistic factor for tonight's presentation.

I very much look forward to tonight's display; I'm so caught up with the theme. It would be so nice to one day see a display dedicated fully to all the aspects of the weather, ranging from tranquility to ferocity.

Trav.