Survival - Official 2012 London Olympics Song

[Furygirl]

am I the only one here who thinks that Survival is not exactly a radio-friendly song?

 

I really can't imagine it, especially here in the US. I'd die of laughter, though!

[serpentsatellite]

I really can't imagine it, especially here in the US. I'd die of laughter, though!

 

That's pretty much exactly my thoughts... I just don't see it getting played here, or even getting that much attention because of the Olympics.

 

I honestly don't know if it would be a good idea if it did, either.

[Zolic]

I actually don't mind the lyrics that much anymore... Except the "and I'm gonna win" to "and I'll never lose"-part which is just horrible^^' but it's pretty sweet now!

[HannahG123]

I actually don't mind the lyrics that much anymore... Except the "and I'm gonna win" to "and I'll never lose"-part which is just horrible^^' but it's pretty sweet now!

Me too my sister is listening to it next to me right now and I can't help waving my arms around like a mad conductor

[Clunge]

Listening again...

 

This is going to be MASSIVE live .

[Raiga Kagekami]

Listening again...

 

This is going to be MASSIVE live .

 

Agreed.

 

The problem now is how often will Matt belt out the scream at the second verse.

And how often they are going to play it. And how they're going to play it.

 

So much for stripping down. I hope the album wouldn't be as bombastic in general. But according to Matt, the band's going to grow till they blow up or something.

[Dee3Dee]

The problem now is how often will Matt belt out the scream at the second verse.

 

Just going to throw out an educated guess here:

 

Never.

[Livs]

Just going to throw out an educated guess here:

 

Never.

 

[Henz]

Just got back from the gym and wow, Survival is definitely a tune to work out to.

 

I can imagine that. Just picture yourself physically running away from the song

[HannahG123]

Just going to throw out an educated guess here:

 

Never.

 

Closing ceremony? Maybe?

[Zolic]

It's sad, cuz he probably won't do it, which is such a shame because that's what makes half the song for me. I really, really, really hope he will (on a regular basis)

[diamond_writer]

It's sad, cuz he probably won't do it, which is such a shame because that's what makes half the song for me. I really, really, really hope he will (on a regular basis)

 

[Livs]

Closing ceremony? Maybe?

 

I hope so....if he doesn't perform it live then it was a bit silly putting it on the song in the first place

[Jobby]

I hope so....if he doesn't perform it live then it was a bit silly putting it on the song in the first place

 

I think Resistance agrees.

[Banksy.]

The second one? Doesn't that have more in common with the end of the build-up of New Born than Resistance? The first one is the challenging one to sing, and is more likely to strain the throat. I might have them the wrong way round.

 

Besides, Chris could always do it.

 

I still like the song, it's fun.

[FearAndPanic]

Yeah he's never had a problem with head voice stuff but that first "I'm gonna win" is gonna get mutilated into something high and wimpy.

[Hat]

Yeah he's never had a problem with head voice stuff but that first "I'm gonna win" is gonna get mutilated into something high and wimpy.

This one is a bit higher than usual though.

[HannahG123]

 

Besides, Chris could always do it.

 

That is such a funny thought

 

Matt: and I'm gonna

Chris: WIIIIIIIN

Crowd: :eek: where the hell did that come from!?

[TheBellamyist]

Quick question. Since this is the official London Olympics song and such...

 

If I live in the USA, is it going to be on all the commercials or is it kinda the official song, but will only really be played a lot on TV in the UK?

[HannahG123]

It isn't the bbc song so I'm not sure it will be played much on tv at all. Just what we here in the background from the actual stadium

[FabriPav]

It isn't the bbc song so I'm not sure it will be played much on tv at all. Just what we here in the background from the actual stadium

 

It will be played a lot on TV, no doubt. It will be everywhere

[HannahG123]

It will be played a lot on TV, no doubt. It will be everywhere

 

We shall see I guess

[Furygirl]

I thought I read it was gonna be the music playing when the athletes are going up to the medal platform. Am I just imagining that?

[saski86]

I thought I read it was gonna be the music playing when the athletes are going up to the medal platform. Am I just imagining that?

 

'Whenever the athletes enter the stadium, in the lead up to the medal ceremony, and it will be the theme for all international TV coverage'

 

According to the Radio 4 programme. They'll be no escape!

[serpentsatellite]

Escape for me, because I couldn't be assed about the Olympics, and won't be watching...

Curious to see if my cable company will be showing the Closing Ceremonies, though. That would be shit if not.