Isles of Wonder - Music for the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games

[TheBang]

The Chemical Brothers song is the official song for cycling events. It's part of the "Rock the Games" initiative, that is putting music in all aspects of the Olympics.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/...8HR4OY20120627

As for Underworld music, I heard that as the Olympic torch enters the stadium, Two Months Off will play.

[buzzelvis]

Anyone know if this will be a UK itunes only release? So far no ability to preorder in US itunes....

I will go for physical copy anyway but would like access a.s.a.p. -

[TheBang]

Originally Posted by buzzelvis

Anyone know if this will be a UK itunes only release? So far no ability to preorder in US itunes....

It's up on iTunes US now too.

[testudo]

As cool as getting the soundtrack is... I feel that this work will be best viewed with video/visuals. Having said that anyone trying capture video? (sorry if this is a bit too RTSR)

[Dirty0900]

BBC Newsnight just used Glam Bucket as music on a games report

[testudo]

Originally Posted by TheBang

It's up on iTunes US now too.

Seems like they took down the iTunes US link

[potatobroth]

yup, they did. Looks like I'm gonna have to beg via Dirty for a listen.

I'm recording the show since I won't be home but would LOVE to have the mp3s.

[testudo]

Originally Posted by testudo

Seems like they took down the iTunes US link

Looks like its back up

[TheBang]

I wouldn't worry. I"m pretty sure it'll be available worldwide at the same time. They also mentioned it being available on as many download and streaming providers as possible, so I'm sure it'll be on other places too like AmazonMP3, 7Digital, Rhapsody, Google Play, etc.

[Troy McClure]

On the NBC Nightly News, they showed a small video clip of the final rehearsal from today. The music was The Beatles 'Come Together' though.

And there was a pretty extensive interview with Danny Boyle on NBC tonight regarding his films and any hints about the Ceremonies. He was very tight lipped, and nothing new was given away that we hadn't already seen. No mention of Underworld. But hopefully that will change during the broadcast Friday night.

-Jason