As Tokyo 2020 ends this theme still stands head and shoulders above all others. And still brings tears to the eyes and lumps to the throat. Well done Elbow, well done BBC. If only we could go back to 2012.
I'm in the US, so this theme won't be a part of our Olympics coverage. I wish it were. This mini-doc left me with a lump in my throat and a damp eye. Congratulations, London. Congratulations, UK. Well done!
Literally cannot describe how good this piece of music is. It completely encapsulates everything that the Olympics is about, power, beauty and pure emotion. Beautiful piece of music.
The word awesome is the most over-used and wrongly used of all words today, but this whole piece is truly awe inspiring! Good to know brilliant people like these are still able to do brilliant things
There is no other COUNTRY on EARTH that can and would of put this Olympics together. The Olympics of 2012 And at a time when we are in recession Great Britain and Northern Ireland...Together !!! Best Regards Chris England UK
The first time I heard this was mid way through the first week. One thing I'll say for Elbow is they have a surprisingly distinctive sound. I knew this was them without any context.
The Olympic's are here. They start today. Words cannot describe the emotions that I am feeling. These games are here to unite people as one and to have a good old competition. They start today. The Olympic's are here everyone.
Had to stop this halfway through when I heard/watched it at work cos I didn't want to start crying infront of everyone! Its great to find out the backstory specially the new baby aspect and to know all the research was completely emotionally present in the final piece without having it spelled out! love the inclusion of the animator talking about his influences towards the end... so moving. nice programme
I'm from London, and am so glad I waited until after the Olympics before moving abroad- it was one of the best experiences I've had. Thanks to all the organisers, athletes, volunteers and supporters who made those few weeks a special time to be in London.
Your reasoning is absolutely right but I think the JeyDee person bases his comment on what he has seen in this video, the thing about the UK people being the most creative pops up in his head as soon as he sees Guy Garvey and his friends here. I agree with your story of only personal experience, and if you base your 'experience' on external sources instead of yourself, it's obviously not yours and totally pre judgemental!
Kinda reminds me of a piece of music from Rocky. And the five tones of course Close Encounters got there first! No, the Paralympics theme is in a Galaxy far far away... the better.
As Tokyo 2020 ends this theme still stands head and shoulders above all others. And still brings tears to the eyes and lumps to the throat. Well done Elbow, well done BBC. If only we could go back to 2012.
Goosebumps every time I hear this music and memories of a fantastic summer!
Magnificent. I still get goosebumps every time I listen to this. Such an inspiring, stirring piece of music.
Still moving me to tears 9 years on.
100% Incredibly powerful stuff
A masterpiece. Well done Elbow. This song will forever remind me of that epic summer 10 years ago.
I'm in the US, so this theme won't be a part of our Olympics coverage. I wish it were. This mini-doc left me with a lump in my throat and a damp eye.
Congratulations, London. Congratulations, UK. Well done!
It is a legendary theme and track, Elbow are incredible, they continue to develop their unique sound.
This further proves that Elbow, as a collective, are one of the most talented, adaptable, and emotive bands out there
Literally cannot describe how good this piece of music is. It completely encapsulates everything that the Olympics is about, power, beauty and pure emotion. Beautiful piece of music.
The most uplifting, awesome piece of music of any Olympics.
The word awesome is the most over-used and wrongly used of all words today, but this whole piece is truly awe inspiring! Good to know brilliant people like these are still able to do brilliant things
So here we go. One hour before the opening ceremony to paris 2024 this still relevant and means everything.
There is no other COUNTRY on EARTH that can and would of put this Olympics together. The Olympics of 2012
And at a time when we are in recession
Great Britain and Northern Ireland...Together !!!
Best Regards Chris England UK
Its beautiful....great band...great outcome!
Awesome.... no other words are needed
The first time I heard this was mid way through the first week. One thing I'll say for Elbow is they have a surprisingly distinctive sound. I knew this was them without any context.
Pure awesomeness on the part of Elbow and the animators.
this are the moments that stops the clock. if you cannot feel the modes in the music piece, then you need a medical check up in ur brain :)
Elbow. Brilliance.
EPIC PIECE OF MUSIC,,, ELBOW,, OLYMPICS WONDERFUL... THEY SHOULD OF DONE A BOND THEME.
The Olympic's are here. They start today. Words cannot describe the emotions that I am feeling. These games are here to unite people as one and to have a good old competition. They start today. The Olympic's are here everyone.
Thanks for posting. I think I must have missed this episode of 2012.
A truly inspirational theme for what will be an truly inspirational fortnight of sporting endeavour and achievement. Bring it on!
Had to stop this halfway through when I heard/watched it at work cos I didn't want to start crying infront of everyone! Its great to find out the backstory specially the new baby aspect and to know all the research was completely emotionally present in the final piece without having it spelled out! love the inclusion of the animator talking about his influences towards the end... so moving. nice programme
It's will definitely be Ski Sunday and so much more because of the olympics ... great job Elbow and the animation team ..
Great Elbow.
This should be our national anthem, BLOODY BRILLIANT.
Certainly sticks in the brain - well done to all.
1:17 I always wondered what that sound was 😂
And Scotland!! We are better together!!! x
and nobody had no idea how f*'&ing good it would be
Fanfare For The Common NorthernMan
exactly my thoughts...i am going to look them up now.
Wonderful!
Sounds great so glad they didnt ask Elton John or MCartney to do it
I'm excited
Superb
EPIC.............
Excellent video. But is that Andy Murray's mother playing cello at 5:37?
Will we be able to buy this song, on iTunes for example??
I've been having mixed feelings about the Olympics ever since the Torch arrived, but now, just hours away I can't wait!
I'm from London, and am so glad I waited until after the Olympics before moving abroad- it was one of the best experiences I've had.
Thanks to all the organisers, athletes, volunteers and supporters who made those few weeks a special time to be in London.
It's available on Amazon UK - £1.49. Worth Every penny.
Your reasoning is absolutely right but I think the JeyDee person bases his comment on what he has seen in this video, the thing about the UK people being the most creative pops up in his head as soon as he sees Guy Garvey and his friends here.
I agree with your story of only personal experience, and if you base your 'experience' on external sources instead of yourself, it's obviously not yours and totally pre judgemental!
It's in my shopping basket!!
Ski Sunday. Truth!
dazzking,I advise you to check your ears haven't fallen off,quality tune.
anyone got the song for the for when the bbc showed the greatest olympic moments at the beginning of the programme last night??
When can we buy this???
it make the hair at the back of your head stand
Kinda reminds me of a piece of music from Rocky.
And the five tones of course Close Encounters got there first!
No, the Paralympics theme is in a Galaxy far far away... the better.
but this song was played in 2008 at trafalfgar square
MAKE THIS SONG AVAILABLE FOR THE YANKS!!!!
Good to see the HW guy from TF2 lifting some weights
You can't buy this song in Finland. It's sad
Hahaha -- good call!!! XD
Can someone please stop cutting those stupid onions? Geez...
Guys,you got the music spot on...but everytime the theme came on,not one word of the lyrics i have understood ! grrr
better than emotion-less muse shit Survival
Pity you can't understand a single word they're singing. Need to look up the lyrics
If this is true, I hope "the creators" are eating their shorts right now!!! =]
So if you hate the uk so much why are you watching this video?
Are you talking about your own country?
Bloody onion ninjas 😢
oooh, somebody grew some balls mature talk hmmmmmm
listen to the full song here! watch?v=YevXTcQD7Lw
windwaker123 👍🏼
I'm not fighting with you because it's pointless, Think what you want about the UK.
Can’t remember this tune, never heard of Elbow before.
pure prejudice