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On Friday November the 13th, a massive terrorist attack on the city of Paris shook the world and France to its core. There

were six major attacks on the city consisting of suicide bombings, mass shootings and intense  hostage situations. In total,

130 people were killed, and 368 people were injured, therefore making this the most deadly attack on Paris since World War

2. This attack has left many countries worried about their safety and the integrity of individuals whom they allow to cross their border.

 

One of the major hostage holdings unfortunately surprised the audience at a concert, revealing the profound that music has had  on the city since. On the night of the attacks, there was a packed venue for Eagles of Death Metal, an American rock band, at the Bataclan Theatre. The concert was great with the White Miles as the opening band, playing an amazing set to a cheering crowd. Then the main event started, the Eagles of Death Metal ran onto the stage and started playing hit after hit, but during the middle of the set the building was attacked. Two men stormed into the building, and opened fire with AK-47 on anyone they saw; they killed 89 people. The two men were part of the terrorist organization ISIS, one of the largest and most dangerous in the world. They took the venue hostage for 3 hours, threatening to kill everyone with homemade suicide bomb vests.

 

It was an intense situation between the police and the terrorists. The authorities ended up raiding the building after negotiations failed. They stormed into the building, killing the two terrorists before any more lives could be taken.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Not only has this attack changed the music scene in Paris for the many weeks to come, but it has also joined the city together in this time of mourning. This attack on the city has made artists cancel many of their tour dates in Paris and throughout Europe, with artists like U2, Coldplay, and Prince rescheduling out of respect for the victims and safety concerns.

 

But music has also found a way to join the city together in a way no one knew it could. For example, a pianist named Davide Martello, travelled over 400 miles to play music for the people of Paris. He played John Lennon's “Imagine” and many other songs. This brought people out of their homes in a time of tragedy and uncertainty. There were hundreds of people listening to his music, determined to show the world that even though they were attacked, it will not get the better of them and create fear.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Free concerts also took place around the city over the weekend to show support for the families of those killed during the attacks, and to reassure the people of France that terrorism cannot win. Despite all the horror the terrorists have left behind, Paris managed to unite as one through music. These attacks have shown that music can unite people and make them stronger.