Olympics 2012 - Muse with Survival

The London Olympics have already, far more than anticipated, captivated the nation. With a spectacular opening-ceremony, quirky and typically British demonstrating the Industrial Revolution, Bond and the Queen and of course the unrivaled British export of music. So it's hardly surprising when lead-singer of Muse, Matt Bellamy was asked to compose the official London 2012 Anthem it was something him and fellow band mates were keen to grab with open-arms. 


Survival, is the title of this stadium-anthem, befitting for the world's most momentous competition by a worldwide monstrous band in Muse.  Bellamy, describes the track as expressing, "a sense of conviction and determination to win." and it certainly succeeds in that. It's a rousing tune that begins with stirring strings capturing the roller-coaster of emotions that go hand-in-hand with Sport and particularly the Olympics. 


Once the song truly erupts with the explosive guitar-riffs and Bellamy's commanding feels, it really has quite a dark sound. But in a way  that captures the raw hard-work and 'never say die' attitude needed for a successful Olympian. Bellamy almost chants the vocals in a cult-like way, which are simple but unforgettable. "Yes I am prepared, to stay alive, I won’t forgive, the vengeance is mine, and I won’t give in, because I choose to thrive, I’m gonna win." It wouldn't be hard to imagine a Olympian sitting down in the dressing-room listening to this just prior to entering the battle-scene to really reinstate their desire and that is probably what the song was designed for. 


Bellamy and the rest of the band brought the song to the key 2012 Olympic personnel, who "said they'd love to use it as the official tune." and it really only takes a listen to understand their enthusiasm and as to why they were chosen to carry the torch, as shown below. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66molzUEkWI