Music

Beyonce Shines Spotlight on Team USA in Epic Olympics Opening Ceremony Video

Beyonce, alongside other music legends like Lady Gaga and Celine Dion, helped kick off the 2024 Paris Olympics in style. Instead of a live performance, Beyoncé created a powerful intro video for Team USA that is sure to give viewers goosebumps. “We’ve got superstars and we’ve got legends. We’ve got big dreamers who fought their whole lives to get here. Who gave up everything for one shot, and made it,” Beyoncé declares. The video features iconic athletes such as LeBron James, Simone Biles, Katie Ledecky, Caeleb Dressel, and Sha’Carri Richardson.

The Olympics are unlike any other sporting event, uniting the globe every four years to celebrate athletic excellence and national pride. From July 26 to August 11, the world watches as the best athletes compete at the highest level, and this year, the opening ceremony received an unforgettable boost from none other than Beyoncé.

Draped in a stunning one-piece bathing suit in the colors of freedom, Beyoncé’s visual tribute is set to a rendition of her song “YA YA” from her Americana/country album, COWBOY CARTER. Her inspiring words and the powerful imagery get you hyped for the next 16 days of athletic feats. “America, give it up for Team USA, the very best of who we are. What a vision to behold. What a team to believe in. What a night to celebrate.”

What did you think of Beyoncé’s opening ceremony video for Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics? Do you think it was the best musical performance of the night? Are you excited about this year’s games? Which country are you cheering for? Who’s your favorite Olympic athlete, both current and all-time? We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts in the comments, and stay tuned to Honk Magazine for all the latest news on Beyoncé and everything happening in the world of sports and music.

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Album Review

Paul Terry, Aptøsrs & Cellarscape unite on bold new album “Alternative Piano Club”

Combining his three artistic alter egos, Paul Terry presents an awe-inspiring new 12-track album, “Alternative Piano Club,” written in collaboration with Aptøsrs and Cellarscape. This is an album-length voyage of music that blends acoustic, rock, and piano-driven cinematic sounds.

Torn between this complex emotional spectrum, all the while the piano remains at its core throughout. Paul Terry opens his “Memento Mori (Chromogenic Phase)” contemplatively, creating a solemn, reflective mood. Cellarscape’s “Three Years Of Roses“ is warmer, whereas Aptøsrs’ “Questionnaires“ is much more textured as a large, sculptural post-rock.

“Dave’s Theme,” written by Paul Terry, musically expands the narrative with a touch of cinematic elevation that aligns well. “We Shape The Clouds” by Cellarscape is fluffy and heart-warming, “Writers Behind The Curtain” is somber, more narrative. We are all together in “A Place We Made,” an honest, intimate, emotionally grounded space.

The project contains vocal warmth and cultural depth in the song “This Is My Home“ by Silas Miami & Lana Crowster. Proceeding in a totally different direction is the stronger emotional clarity of Paul Terry’s acoustic storytelling on “Any Time You Want To Fly” and “No Sleep Has Come.” Cellarscape presents a wide, spacious atmospheric moment in “Cygnus,” while Aptøsrs ends with “Rust Mountain (Monochrome Piano Version),” a simple gem that brings the project full circle.

The mixing of Sam Okell and Adam Noble, the mastering of Alex Wharton and Robin Schmidt have, in many ways, brought their polish to it while still making it feel human. “Alternative Piano Club” is a work entity, where three musical personalities met and talk mind in the same emotional language.

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Artist Spotlight

LAST ALEX! balances precision and pulse on the electrifying track “Plus 1”

LAST ALEX!, a Chicago-based artist and producer, comes out with “Plus 1,” a high-energy release that combines technical prowess with an undeniable melodic instinct.

LAST ALEX! puts both craftsmanship and creativity on display here. The song’s strength lies in its balance, in detailed execution without sacrificing feeling, and in complexity without losing momentum.

LAST ALEX! doesn’t fully lean into the cold technique or loose emotion, but finds the sweet spot where skill and soul meet. This yields a polished, vibrant, and musically confident track.

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