
World Cup tunes (77)
- 2 May 06, 05:10 PM
The TV World Cup theme tune is always going to provoke a bit of debate down the pub.
I remember Pavarotti鈥檚 Italia 90 number going down fairly well 鈥 but was less than impressed by the frankly unimaginative 鈥淚 want to be in America鈥 for USA 94.
Thinking about it, I can鈥檛 believe it鈥檚 now 2006 because both of those tournaments feel like yesterday.
Anyway, one of our readers alerted me to this newspaper over the weekend.
It seems the new theme tune is causing a different kind of debate 鈥 so I鈥檝e done some digging and this is what I've found out.
The theme for Germany 2006 is actually an adaptation from Handel by the celebrated modern composer with a new title and new words.
You can listen to it .
I remember the music best from school assemblies when it was used for the hymn Thine be the Glory!
As The Scotsman piece fairly notes, the music has been widely used in the centuries since it was written - including extensively in Scotland.
A quick search on the song and its use in Scotland includes it being the accompaniment to a champion cyclist returning home to Ayr a century ago; being played at the ; the theme "Thine Be the Glory" being used at Rikki Fulton's funeral; and this extract from a website about a champion bowls team!
Stewarton Bowling Club was officially instituted from 1861. The greatest moment in its history was in August, 1907, when a rink skipped by John Robertson (father of well-known local player Mattha Robertson) won the Scottish Rink Championship at Queen's Park, Glasgow.When the players arrived back at Stewarton station a large crowd gathered to cheer them with the Burgh Band striking up See the Conquering Hero Come
Our TV football editor Niall Sloane tells me: 鈥淲e wanted to use music by Handel, because as a composer who was born in Germany, but spent most of his adult life in England, he seemed the most appropriate for the World Cup in Germany.
"Judas Maccabeaeus is one of Handel鈥檚 most loved and celebrated works so it was a natural choice for the World Cup.
"The music is absolutely not intended to cause any offence to Scots: as The Scotsman article points out, Scots and English were on both sides of the battle of Culloden.鈥
So there you go 鈥 it will be interesting to hear what you think.
UPDATE 22/06/06: One of our Match of the Day contributors on the World Cup blog has been writing about how the music is chosen.
Claire S
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Why is it always that the theme tunes to the World Cup Coverage seem to be more memorable than the coverage to the European Championships?
I can't remember what either ITV or 蜜芽传媒 used for their Euro 2004 shows yet I can vividly remember both the title and music of the 2002 World Cup for both channels.
Best music for me has to be the use of Rendez-Vous (Unfortunately, the name of the artist escapes me at the moment) during the 1998 World Cup by ITV. Seemed to sum up the feeling and the vibe about the whole competition extremely well.
The piece of music that the 蜜芽传媒 has chosen for the 2006 World Cup seems to also share these qualities.
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i really like this . Good to see a return to the classical theme tunes of past world cups.
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What a load of old pap, for one thing most people won't care who composed the music, even less the history behind it.
Just play it.
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I disagree with Mark - I think the 蜜芽传媒's 1998 theme tune was the best ever used for a football tournament and miles better than the ITV one of that year. I really liked the visuals too; set in a restaurant - the old world cup clips of Pele and Cruyff as reflections on wine-glasses and plates.
The opening to the 2006 theme tune does sound a little 'twee' but it's still very good and a big improvement on the Japan/Korea theme of 2002.
I don't know about how offesive or not the selection of the tune may prove to be, but I'd be surprised if research into the origins of the composition were not conducted before it was chosen.
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The use of what could be considered by Scottish people as an offensive piece of music, written by Handel as a celebration of Cumberland's mass murder at Culloden is hardly likely to encourage us to back England at the World Cup. Imagine the offence that would be caused in Germany if the 蜜芽传媒 had chosen to use the Dambusters theme music. The idea would rightly be rejected immediately.
In the eyes of the London based media (not just the 蜜芽传媒) anti-Scottish attitudes are acceptable, the music is anti-Scottish therefore it is ok to use the music, or at least that's how it looks from up here. Could another piece of music by Handel have been chosen? Or perhaps one by another German composer such as Beethoven or Bach?
It is regrettable we should even have to discuss this when we should be enjoying the greatest sporting event in the world.
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I disagree with 2002 being a bad theme - Faithless made a superb job of it - and whilst I have nothing against classical music - why should a modern approach not work? I was a bit underwhelmed by the 2006 theme I must say - but I guess it will grow on me - after all Nessum Dorma was a grower for everyone - everyone remembers that for Italia 90 and not much else.
I guess the Handel music is far better that Umpah music we could have been subjected to given that it's in Germany? ;-))
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Does anyone at the 蜜芽传媒 remember the Does anyone know the song Im referring to?
Please help!
Thanks
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Don't remember it myself but if it's called Rendez-Vous then I'd guess it's probably Rendez-Vous 98 by Jean-Michel Jarre and Apollo 440
There was another song called Rendez-Vu by Basement Jaxx but this one wasn't around till 1999.
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It was Jean-Michel Jarre's version that was used by ITV - their titles still make me cringe for WC 1998 but the music was a good choice.
Does anyone still remember the '78 music concoction does by Andrew Lloyd Webber for the 蜜芽传媒. It was an amalgam of his stage play music if I remember - specifically Evita. It would be good to get these posted up as downloads for us to hear again methinks.
What say you Brigit??
Come on - you know you want to.
By the way - still love the World Cup preview video you did for 2002 - 10 mins of great footage and music.
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I think the FA just blew a very good tune for the World Cup - I refer to the Dean Martin Clssic - "Scolari 0h ho - Canzari oh ho ho ho" - or on second thoughts was that Volare ?
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Regarding the bbc's tune for the world cup.
Any old excuse will do eh!
We all know the tune was written for the Duke of Cumberland, I'm sure a different tune could have been chosen.
Now, unfortunately, and quite rightly mentioned before thousands of Scots will not be supporting England in the World Cup.
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I am disappointed by the over-sensitivity of some of my fellow countrymen on this matter. The tune in question is played regularly in Scottish Churches as "Thine Be the Glory", one of the most beautiful and rousing Easter hymns. I do not deny that Cumberland was a butcher, but the Jacobite Wars were much more complex than those who peddle it as a Scotland v England fixture.
Some seek offence where none is intended, and we as Scots appear a meaner-spirited people as a result. TV coverage of the World Cup has often promoted classical music and long may this continue.
As to who will win most important game of cup football this year, the answer is simple - Gretna!!.
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Our favourite World Cup theme has to be the stirring, slow-build of 'Pavane' by Gabriel Faure that the 蜜芽传媒 judiciously used during France '98.
It must be a difficult decision choosing the 蜜芽传媒 theme as it is destined to resonate for many decades in the minds of those of us who love our World Cups.
San Jose's 'Argentine Melody' and Jeff Wayne's 'Matador', used in '78 and '82 respectively, still provoke a Pavlovian response, conjuring images of Scotland's ill-fated trip to Argentina and Northern Ireland's group-topping antics in Valencia.
But spare a thought for mere mortals like ourselves - The Terraces - one of a host of artists who have attempted to record an 'unoffical' anthem for the England fans during the World Cup.
To appeal to the average bierkeller-bound fan we have been forced to eschew the sonic nuances of Handel in favour of the punk meets rockabilly rabble-rousing of 'Wunderbar' by Tenpole Tudor.
Our hope is that the repeated refrain of 'Wunderbar Engerland' will provoke a similar Pavlovian response, reminding us all of the time David Beckham lifted the World Cup trophy in a Berlin stadium.
Hear our efforts at wundersong.co.uk
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i really liked the music for World Cup 98 and remember watching the closing credits for the world cup on Bbc. was immense. I really liked bbc 2002 world cup theme? who was it by? and wats it called?
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I have written a poem that encapsulates the feeling of all Englishmen during the World Cup or any other football event that England play in. How do I send you an e-mail attachment of this?
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Hi Brian,
You can contact us here
Hope this helps...
Thanks
Bridget
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Karl
1998 music is listed by Colin (13)
The 2002 theme was a mix of Tarantula by Faithless from the Outrospective Album. or their best of. It was a great mix - I think better than the actual album track.
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Does anybody have the Italia 90 world cup music? If so, could you please post it on this website!!
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I still feel that the most successful piece of music applied to the opening credits of a tournament programme was the 蜜芽传媒 Euro 2000 theme, featuring an arrangement of Bocelli's Canto Della Terra.
Although, I must say the Italia '90 theme is a welcome addition to the website, I had heard all about it, but never seen it, until now that is! (I was too young to remember the 1990 World Cup)
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Can anyone please please help as I cant find the answer anywhere! It was not used in the footie world cup but the England Ruby team always come out to it and Liverpool and West Ham came out to it at on the 2006 FA Cup Final. Its a classical piece of music with a slow start
thanks
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PLEASE SOMEONE TELL ME THE NAME OF THE THEME TUNE TO FRANCE 98 ON THE 蜜芽传媒 AND/OR THE ARTIST!!! iTS DRIVING ME MAD!!
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I am at a loss to try and find out a song that was used, I thought, by the 蜜芽传媒 TV in trailers for the Euro 2004 Chapionships.
If anyone could help...
The setting for visuals was a Portuguese-looking back street, washing hanging out, kids playing football and vocal was dancey-trancey-female.
It isn't Faithless, Max Sedgley (itv I know) or Furtado......see, I really have tried!
This is the last chance....
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The Euro 2004 music was Basement Jaxx "Good Luck".
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Thanks Steve.
Unfortunately, that is not the one.
Starting to feel I've dreamt it and it never existed...cheers again
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"PLEASE SOMEONE TELL ME THE NAME OF THE THEME TUNE TO FRANCE 98 ON THE 蜜芽传媒 AND/OR THE ARTIST!!! iTS DRIVING ME MAD!!"
Its called Pavane by Faure.
An absolutly beautiful song - my everlasting memory of France 98 will be of the closing credits with that tune. Sheer beauty
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what is the name of the current bbc world cup theme tune track by The WHO, bloody good track!
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Does anyone have the closing credits to 1998?
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Hi
Can anyone tell me what the music used in the ITV world cup promo adverts is please ? Its really getting to me !
Thanks
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does anyone know the tune to either italia 90 or mexico 86, its not nessun dorma, it was a synthised piece and it was itv or bbc.
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I agree with Matt Canto Della Terra was a beautiful piece of music and very fitting. I'm listening to it now!
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As for the ITV world cup promo, I think it's Feeder: Feeling a Moment
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Re: 86 and 1990 WCs:
ITV 86 Aztec Gold (later used for The Big Match and Saint & Greavsie)Look for it on TV Cream
蜜芽传媒 86 Aztec Lightning (later used for nothing because it was pretty dire) look for it on TV ark
蜜芽传媒 90 Nessun Dorma by Puccini. Enough said.
ITV 90 The not very well remembered Tutti al Mondo. Again, look for it on TV Ark.
My guess is you're remembering Aztec Gold.
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Hi John,
Some good information there!
Thanks
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Nick,
The Who song is "Won't Get Fooled Again"
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Hi hope someone can help? Where can I get the music from the Liverpool/ West Ham FA cup final? I think it is used for the World Cup Coca Cola advert too. I know it is classical music, Pachebel canon, but it has been re-mixed and is a lot faster, I have been into the record shops but no one seems to be able to help. I wanted to use it for my forth coming wedding. I hope some one out there can
Regards Julie
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For me, one of the best soccer tunes would be the one from Road to Wembley (RtW). An adaptation from this, could prove to be a very nice tune. Could 蜜芽传媒 provide us with the RtW tune, please?
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What was the euro 2004 for song name? i forgot it
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Thank you for reminding me that the '98 theme was Faure's Pavane...
Now, does anyone recall which recording was used by 蜜芽传媒? There are several out there, and they are arranged quite differently.
Many thanks in advance.
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Yes! The '98 theme was the best of all time... Apparently it was a special arrangement for the 蜜芽传媒 with vocals. It's very hard to find nowadays...
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Does anyone know the music that the players are walking out to in this tournament?
I think it's used during England's home matches too.
Thanks
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I agree with Zulfikar. Road To Wembley tune is one of my best childhood tunes I can still remember.
Is there any way to listen or download this excellent tune?
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Hello.
I wonder if anyone can help?
What was the classical music called that was used for the bbc's coverage of euro 2004? IOts a lovely peice of music & i'd like to get hold of it if i can though i dont know what its called!
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FAO Nick Davey
Its 'Wont Get Fooled Again' 1 of The Whos all time classics
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Can anybody help by telling me the title of the music that News 24 use during their two or three minute World Cup review each evening? I can't fin the information anywhere!
Thanks!
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REPLY TO 42,
The classical 蜜芽传媒 euro 2004 music is the Balcony Scene from Romeo and Juliet (the modern film with DiCaprio in it).
Help please, ITV's highlights programme on the night France played (Tuesday 13th June) featured a dance track (lots of piano) during the beginning of the progamme (the preview of what was to come in the programme). Can anyone tell me what the track was please?
Thanks
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what is the tune being used by itv this year? can't find it listed anywhere?
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Because I went to Japan and Korea in 2002 the music is extra special. I think the 2006 tune, like most others will grow on me over the days and weeks. It would be nice to have bbc issue an album of World Cup theme tunes going back to 78 at least!?
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The music by Sigur Ros (hoppipolla) is a great piece of music - so infulentual.
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The 蜜芽传媒's Germany 2006 worldcup song also doubles as a German christmas carol "Tochter Zion, freue dich". The choice of song it appears, has not been researched one bit and does not make an awful lot of sense. What a shame.
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Can anyone tell me the music used by the bbc to review the world cup highlights so far. Its been on twice so far. The second time was during the portugal v Iran match. Its a classical piece with either a choir boy or a young women singing solo. Please someone help!!! Thankyou
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蜜芽传媒 86 Aztec Lightning (later used for nothing because it was pretty dire) look for it on TV ark
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There was nothing at all wrong with the song.
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does anybody know the name of the song that the players walk down to before every match in the 2006 world cup?
its a nice track,someone help.
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Hi
Does anyone know the tune to the 1998 title sequence which you can view on the 蜜芽传媒 website?
Thank you
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"I guess the Handel music is far better that Umpah music we could have been subjected to given that it's in Germany? ;-))"
Better than Morris Dancing ;o)
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Well, I think they should have used some of the tracks on the new Automatics (not to be confused with The Automatic) album, 'Britannia'. there's some real rousing stuff on there and it's like a British themed album. One of the tracks is called England Expects but it's not an album of football songs as such, just great pop/rock anthems.... I put it on before the match starts, it gets us in the mood for football!
Come on England!!!!
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Hey guys, does anybody know what the 2002 world cup opening 蜜芽传媒 Hymn was called ? I have been told it was Faithfull and tarantula but when i searched it and sampled it, it didn't sound fermilier. If anyone could reply to this it would be great! Thanks guys!!!!!!!!!
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I've been trying to track down what the theme played when the players walk onto the pitch is. I'm sure I have heard it before, anybody have any ideas?
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Please can you tell me the name of the world cup theme mexico 1970.
Cheers
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Further to Michelle`s post, there are several tracks on the new Automatics new British-themed album "Britannia" which could be used in montages.
For pre-match montages the rousing single "England Expects" is purrrrfect.
Similarly,if we win the game...England Expects","British Beat" or "Rule Britannia"(not the traditional song) are tailor made anthems.
If we get knocked out(God forbid) there is "When the sun sinks on England tonight" or "England`s dreaming"...both with appropriate, reflective lyrics and haunting melodies...or even the evocative title track "Britannia".
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Don't know if anyone remembers it, but when the 2002 world cup was on, the 蜜芽传媒 had a video which had animated players running around the streets of Japan to the song 'Come With Me' by Puff Daddy. I'm sure this was either the intro or an advert for the world cup? or am i completely wrong?
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The current 蜜芽传媒 theme tune for the world cup games etc is Deep Dish - Dreams (Axwell Remix)
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Hi guys i would really appreciate some help here... there is an operatic number with female vocals that has been played twice in the world cup so far (by the bbc) it was played at the end of the group stage, when lineker, was hyping up the knockout phase... my friend tells me the song is also in Denzel Washington's "Man On Fire", but i have absolutely no clue as to the title of the song... any help would be much appreciated... thanks in advance...
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Please please will somebody help me to find the name of the song that was played at the end of the England v Portugal match on Saturday. I've been trying to find it since i heard it. Jonny Vaughn was playing on capital on Monday but i lissed who it was b. If anyone can help it would be great. Cheers
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Re: post 63. The Song was 'Numb' by Pet Shop Boys, on the album, 'Fundamental', innit.
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Hello to one and all,
Just a cry for help! Im hoping someone can tell me the name of the song that is used for the 蜜芽传媒's highlights show. I'ts the music that is played when they preview what is coming up on the show.
Regards,
Blade
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Can anyone tell me the name of the music used by the 蜜芽传媒 in their '2006 World Cup so far' highlights piece? It's been on at least twice so far, and is on the 蜜芽传媒s online Sport Player. Very chilled piece with a choral vocal.
Many thanks
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HELP!
Whilst watching the world cup on the bbc last night, there was a piece of music used on the montage scene of Les Bleus, while going on about France's chances. It had big strings and drums on it, with a beautiful piano on it.
does anyone know what it was, or if it is commercially available? i'm dying to find out!
Many thanks
Beat
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Can anyone tell me if they remember the closing song of France 98, the one that was played at the end of the final game ? It came on right as the stadium fireworks came into play.
Thanks
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Does anyone know the music used in the Zidane montage that was used in Euro 2000? Was very soothing
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Hi
Does anybody know what the name of the song/tune is, that is played in the background in the broadcast of every world cup game? It is like a soft mix with no lyrics, but is played when the camera shows the team shirts in the changing room as well as the team-line ups on the pitch before the game? PLEASE SOMEONE HELP, I CAN'T FIND IT ANYWHERE?
THANKS!
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For anyone trying to find what version of Faure's Pavane was used for the 98 world cup It was done by the Wimbledon Choral Society, the single got to number 16 in the charts. But this is the best recording of this piece of music ever, it's just a shame the Choral society did not release an album, they sounded really good.
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Many thanks to all for the comments about the 1998 theme used by 蜜芽传媒 TV - a special adaptation of Faure's Pavane by Elizabeth Parker. We had great fun recording this and were delighted with its success. The visuals used on the TV programmes were superb. Also, it was a privilege to be invited to perform the music live during the 蜜芽传媒 Sports Personality of the Year programme later that year.
The theme was commissioned by 蜜芽传媒 Worldwide Music, recorded by the 蜜芽传媒 in the Great Hall of Dulwich College in south London and issued on the Telstar label but only with a very limited production run - that was their decision. The CD also contained excerpts from Faure's Requiem. Variations of the music were also used on a second CD which included Des Lynam reading the poem 'If' by Rudyard Kipling.
Further information about the choir can be found on its website. There are plans for it to be recorded in concert later this year (2007).
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road to wembley 1980's tune ... anyone has it? it's amazing and really brings back memories of our childhood days enjoying the great football
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