Suggest A 2012 Olympic Theme Tune

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An Association of British Orchestras survey reports that 7/10 Joe Public respondents want a big orchestral theme tune, performed by a British orchestra (naturally), for the 2012 Olympics. Inspired by the emotional and climactic ‘Nessun Dorma’ a la World Cup Italia 90 and the rock/opera crossover hit penned by Freddie Mercury for Barcelona 92 (that tragically, he never got to sing at the occasion and that was bumped in favour of a slightly creepy ALW Spanglish affair) if nothing else, we need to nail the musical element if we want to be remembered.

It has to be aspirational, international and comprehensible (what on earth was Bjork singing about in Athens?). Mentioning friendship, dreams and never giving up might help but most of all it has to be rousing. Heather Small’s Proud accompanied the Olympic Bid, which was all well and good, but what and who can you envision singing at the opening ceremony in the Cupcake in 2012?

Get some inspiration here and let us know your ideas for London 2012′s signature song in the comments.

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  • Lindsey

    From the Tweets:

    @Neris_K Grandstand

    @seashore84 Star Wars theme tune

    @paulcaz Gold by Spandau Ballet

    —-hmm, love the latter – with a bit orchestral arrangement, perhaps?

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  • http://undefined Over the River

    How about something along the lines of what was sung in Vancouver? I think the Canadian’s were able to lower people’s expectations.

  • Lindsey

    Some classics suggested via our Facebook page:

    Amateur Transplants, The London Underground Song (with full orchestra? a new Olympic version? and who would sing it?)

    Kano’s “London Town” or Dizzee’s “Graftin’” :-)

    Whole lotta love

    The bike song

    Mission Impossible theme

    Gustav Holst’s ‘The Planets’. I was thinking of “Venus, The Bringer Of Peace” BUT “Mars, The Bringer Of War” Is much more appropriate and punchy!

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    Muse’s “Butterflies and Hurricanes”

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzCKrwOme2U&feature=related

  • http://undefined Greenman

    I have heard a song that i think would be an ideal choice for the theme song for the Olympic games. It is a song called “Longing for the lights of London Town” Which I have heard Madness are going to release prior to the games.

  • Alfb

    Not many will have heard this song, but in my opinion it’s ideal for an Olympics games theme. I hope a major national TV producer sees this and takes my tip…http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scZGdEST6UY&feature=related

  • GoForGold

    May I propose that Kyle Patrick’s “Go For Gold” is used as the London Olympics theme song? I find it most fitting. You can check out the demo of his song here: http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/kylepatrick

  • Mick Clarkson

    This is the best song yet that needs to be the olympic official song, its called flame!

    this is an anthem!!
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0062OZAYO/ref=dm_dp_trk33

  • http://twitter.com/CarmenNg97 Carmen Ng

    Kyle Patrick, the lead singer of The Click Five has a song called ‘Go For Gold’ from his upcoming solo ep. He will be filming a 3D music video of it soon. He wrote the song during his training for the New York marathon. He mentioned that it has helped him through a lot and he believes that it can help others as well. It’s a really inspiring song. The lyrics fit perfectly for the athletes journey to the olympics. And I’m not saying that because that’s just what I think – it has
    helped me and inspired me too in other ways. It reminded me to not give up and to keep
    moving forward. I learned a lot from it. It’s an uplifting anthem with upbeat feels. There’s also a distinct ‘WHOA’ part that sounds like you’re in a stadium. The song is finished but it’s not released yet. He posted a demo clip on his PledgeMusic page (it’s on the left) http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/kylepatrick
    He has also performed the song (demo version and acoustic) live. You can search the videos on youtube. If you have any ideas to get it involved in the London Olympics, please do contact him. I know he REALLY wants this. Here’s his website http://kylepatrickmusic.com
    Thank you for reading!

  • Anonymous

    There’s a suite of 5 London Olympics-inspired pieces out there by Hazlett & Hazlett of the classical genre that’ll blow you away. Like fireworks? Hear “Olympic Glory” on YouTube set to an HD synthetic fireworks display on the Thames at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1gzibvLDbY

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