People all over the world are ecstatic as the theme song for the Dubai Expo 2020, titled ‘This is our moment,’ launched today.
The official theme song reflects the beauty of the land, its vision and celebrates the future of the United Arab Emirates at its fullest. The song also takes us for a ride across the Emirate with the goal of introducing everyone to its culture and how the world unites for the celebration of the ultimate magic.
The combination of both English and Arabic Lyrics song features three gems of the Arab world, Mr. Hussain Al Jassmi, UAE’s biggest singing sensation and the Expo 2020 Ambassador, Grammy-nominated Lebanese-American singer-songwriter Ms. Mayssa Karaa, who is the Artistic Director of Expo’s female-led Firdaus Orchestra, and Ms. Almas, a 21-year-old rising Emirati singer and songwriter who was named in Spotify’s Best Female Talent in the Middle East.
The Expo’s anthem is a vibrant and intense number that attempts to capture the cultural diversity of the event and is produced by Canadian Grammy Award winner Mr. Greg Wells.
The 4 minutes and 18 seconds long musical video showcases magnificent technological spaces and many other things under one umbrella. However, The main focus of the video song goes in a way of tribute to the first Arab Woman to go to space, Nora Al Matrooshi, and how her dreams came true. By this, the song conveys the message of togetherness and support for women’s empowerment across the UAE.
Ms. Marjan Faraidooni, Chief Experience Officer at Expo 2020 Dubai, remarked that, “World Expos bring people together, and we are pleased to welcome a collection of incredible talents to lend their voices to the official Expo 2020 Dubai song combining the past, present and future, and providing an inspiration to all. In less than 10 days, we look forward to welcoming the world and creating once-in-a-lifetime memories for millions of visitors.”
The song starts slowly like a breeze and then turns its expressions into a celebration. The English lyrics are written by Mr. Joseph Dickinson and Ms. Lucy Torchia while the Arabic lyrics penned by singer-songwriter Mr. Saif Fadhel, truly capture the essence of the Expo’s theme ‘Connecting Minds, Creating the Future.’
The video further shows many panoramic and drone visuals of pavilions and the design of the Expo. It unites people from all over the world singing and dancing, enjoying every minute of their moment at the Dubai Expo. The video song has already reached 30,000 views on YouTube. It is now sure that the ride of Expo 2020 will be a stargazing experience for everyone.
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