Survival - Official 2012 London Olympics Song

[Raiga Kagekami]

There's something about Survival that just doesn't work for me the same way Queen does.

 

Probably because it feels genuine when Queen does "it" because it's their thing, but when Muse does it, it just seems a bit too pretentious, I suppose.

 

The vocals make up for that though

 

Agreed.

[kueller]

Probably because it feels genuine when Queen does "it" because it's their thing, but when Muse does it, it just seems a bit too pretentious, I suppose.

 

Perhaps. Haven't gotten it all in words yet.

 

And yes, the vocals were fantastic. Best part of the song for me. I kind of hope the rest of the album won't be the bad lyrically though, especially if the singing will be that good.

[Livs]

I think that's more a slightly sick interpretation...

 

To be honest, i really think Matt was just looking for a word that rhymed with lose...

[mysticism]

I have to say... his vocals in this are the best vocals he's recorded to date (in my opinion)

[Livs]

I have to say... his vocals in this are the best vocals he's recorded to date (in my opinion)

 

I think because his voice has matured a bit, he can build on his high and low notes more- the falsetto is amazing and the second 'ill reveal my strength' gives me goose bumps!!

[sade]

I finally burned the song to a CD and risked the annoyance of my neighbours by listening it loudly on my 5-piece mini home theater stereo...thingy. The bass sounds amazing and guitars awesomely beefy Although, now every "s"-, "th"- and "f"-sound Matt sings are ridiculously prominent "RaSSSe,lifhe's a raSSSe", "I light the fhuSSe", "reveal my swrenghthhh"

[mysticism]

I think because his voice has matured a bit, he can build on his high and low notes more- the falsetto is amazing and the second 'ill reveal my strength' gives me goose bumps!!

 

this bit is epic as well:

 

I won't pull ah(hiccups)ead

[kueller]

Maybe they didn't do so well lowering those high vocal frequencies? Haven't heard it close enough to tell

[Livs]

this bit is epic as well:

 

I won't pull ah(hiccups)ead

 

I hope when they play it at the Olympics he gives it his all. I think the start will be almost pitch perfect as it is quite slow and he has time to get his words out hah.

I really hope he pulls of all the falsetto!

But why do i think he will do his usual trick of starting it and then scream it miles away from his mic

[mysticism]

I hope when they play it at the Olympics he gives it his all. I think the start will be almost pitch perfect as it is quite slow and he has time to get his words out hah.

I really hope he pulls of all the falsetto!

But why do i think he will do his usual trick of starting it and then scream it miles away from his mic

 

I think he's not allowed to sing live... no one is at the olympics if I remember correct:stunned:

[Livs]

I think he's not allowed to sing live... no one is at the olympics if I remember correct:stunned:

 

That article was made earlier this year, and it said 'most acts'. As Muse have the official single and they pretty much refuse to mime, i doubt they will be one of the acts who will be made to perform to playback!

[Alec Ferris]

I don't believe the lyrics are "bad", they're pretty much in the vein of

 

We are the champions

No time for losers

'Cause we are the champions - of the world

 

Aren't they?

 

Queen even had "I consider it a challenge before the whole human race -

And I ain't gonna lose"

 

Survival's still sounding great too after all these listens; whereas I'd been hit by the wave of cheese from NSC by now

 

My Dad reckons they're channeling "Flash Gordon era" Queen- he doesn't approve...

[Livs]

My Dad reckons they're channeling "Flash Gordon era" Queen- he doesn't approve...

My Mum said the end of the song reminded her of Flash Gordon era. She doesn't mind it though. But she dislikes Muse and Queen, so i have no idea why she likes the song

[Guest bellamylookalike]

It's all good. Maybe we're one step closer to Muse doing the soundtrack for the Highlander remake...

[mysticism]

That article was made earlier this year, and it said 'most acts'. As Muse have the official single and they pretty much refuse to mime, i doubt they will be one of the acts who will be made to perform to playback!

 

well.. either they sing live.. or they do

again I wouldn't mind!

[mysticism]

My Mum said the end of the song reminded her of Flash Gordon era. She doesn't mind it though. But she dislikes Muse and Queen, so i have no idea why she likes the song

 

she's a pokemon and just evolved.. no other explanation:p

[Raiga Kagekami]

well.. either they sing live.. or they do

again I wouldn't mind!

 

Lol, they wouldn't dare.

 

If the organizers are aware of Muse's past mimed performances, I'm sure they'd be more keen on allowing them to play live.

[Niall]

I think they'll trust Muse to be competent enough musicians to play at least the drum/bass/guitar live even if the rest is a backing track. I hope so anyway.

[Blype]

In regards to the vocals, there's no doubt in my mind that the choir may've taught him a thing or two.

[Nipso]

What note is the final falsetto? I pitched it at G# 5 but I'm probably wrong.

[Solstice]

What note is the final falsetto? I pitched it at G# 5 but I'm probably wrong.

 

Yeah, it is G#5.

[Legit Queen Blee]

I think someone at Watch TV doesn't really like the song that much. This apparently was shown during an advert today...

 

 

 

 

 

Oh and it's entered the charts at No. 25.

 

Nail on head

[madzip]

Yeah, I don't get the vengeance bit at all, and the rest of it I've come to not mind so much.

 

Anyway, the thing about the missiles is just…woah.

 

I totally get the vengeance thing... imagine you were an athlete who has previously competed on a world stage but come, say, second... s/he will be going into that race thinking 'this is my time, I will not be beaten this time... vengeance will be mine!

 

Totally get it.

[Dillyracer]

I'm conflicted about this song.

 

On the one hand, I like the instrumentals a lot. But I'm not sure about the tone of it.

 

Muse were always over the top, but since the Resistance it just feels like a different kind of cheesiness and over the top compared to BHaR and Absolution. Sometimes feels like trying to hard or something.

 

Just hope it's this one song that feels like this on the album.

[Hopix]

I like how all of the Dubstep tags are here and this isn't even the Dupstep song.