Isles of Wonder - Music for the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games

[buzzelvis]

http://www.stereoboard.com/content/view/173771/9

Just saw this article and thought I would share.

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Isles of Wonder: Music For the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games, is available for purchase NOW on iTunes, with a physical double-CD release coming next week.

Digital download: iTunes UK (http://clkuk.tradedoubler.com/click?p=23708&a=1858036&url=http%3A%2F%2Fitunes.apple.com%2Fgb%2Falbum%2Fi sles-wonder-music-for-opening%2Fid548480746%3FpartnerId%3D2003), iTunes US (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=xfg6zEPlSzU&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fu s%252Fpreorder%252Fisles-wonder-music-for-opening%252Fid545452766%253FpartnerId%253D30), Amazon MP3 UK (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B008QAFVIW/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=19450&creativeASIN=B008QAFVIW&linkCode=as2&tag=bordir-21), Amazon MP3 US (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008QAYB4W/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B008QAYB4W&linkCode=as2&tag=bordir-20)
CD pre-order: Amazon UK (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B008MIHQQI/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=19450&creativeASIN=B008MIHQQI&linkCode=as2&tag=bordir-21), Amazon US (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008MIHQQI/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B008MIHQQI&linkCode=as2&tag=bordir-20)

There was plenty of Underworld music to be heard during the ceremonies. Two new brand new Underworld pieces were composed: ”And I Will Kiss” and “Caliban’s Dream” totaling over 24 minutes!

Additionally, there were a lot of new remixes of classic Underworld songs by High Contrast and Darren Price featured during the Parade of Athletes. The full tracklisting of Underworld songs on the album is:


And I Will Kiss – 17:15
Caliban’s Dream – 7:15
Always Loved a Film (Instrumental) – 3:04
Dark and Long (Dark Train) – 3:46
Minneapolis (High Contrast Remix) – 6:12
Confusion the Waitress (Darren Price and High Contrast Remix) – 1:22
Moon in Water (Instrumental) – 2:42
Crocodile (High Contrast Remix) – 2:39
Dirty Epic (Darren Price and High Contrast Remix) – 2:56
Dark and Long (Darren Price & High Contrast Remix) – 3:27
Rez (High Contrast Remix) – 6:23


http://www.borndirty.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jpeg.jpeg

[Milking Your Plastic]

Thanks for the share. I still don't know much about what they are doing apart from that it will have some sort of connection with Shakesphere's Tempest. Does anyone know if they're actually performing live in person or will we just here the music, and is the music going to be electronic/dance music or orchestral type stuff?

[holden]

Great news! Countdown to download commences....now!

I'd guess that given the size and spectacle of the ceremonies, there will be some huge, epic electronic moments, but probably a lot of orchestral, world music, generally more ambient segments that are sure to sound lovely, but not scare away an audience that's not up for dance music.

[Champiness]

The album is up for preorder on the UK iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/preorder/id545454503) but with no previews and a deliberately vague tracklist. What's interesting is that the description also mentions "performances by top artists", so it's possible that the UW material will be interspersed with other stuff.

[the mongoose]

Associated Press (http://www.usatoday.com/sports/olympics/london/story/2012-07-18/opening-ceremony-being-shortened/56318996/1) is reporting that 10,000 people will be involved and the ceremony is entitled "Isles of Wonder" by Danny Boyle. His show is inspired by William Shakespeare's The Tempest, and the opening sequence is going to feature a British countryside with dozens of animals taking part.
As far as big-name performers go, the only one who has been confirmed is former Beatles star Paul McCartney. While McCartney is beloved across the world, he is among the most influential people in Great Britain, so having him round out the opening ceremony is a no-brainer and obviously a great idea on Boyle's part.


It is hard to say who else might be involved, but there are countless legendary musicians and performers with British roots, so the possibilities are endless.



So Underworld aren't "big name"?;)

[//\/\/]

"lots of drums" according to a workmate who's taking part in the ceremony...

[jOHN rODRIGUEZ]

"lots of drums" according to a workmate who's taking part in the ceremony...

Yummy

[Jafs]

Released on CD on august 6th.

[testudo]

Amazon.co.uk link (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Isles-Wonder-Opening-Ceremony-Olympic/dp/B008MIHQQI)

Seems weird no mention of Underworld anywhere on the packaging.

[TheBang]

A 2-disc set!

[Dirty0900]

I'm hoping some unreleased stuff is played. Like Bamboo.

[Champiness]

I'm hoping some unreleased stuff is played. Like Bamboo.

Well it would certainly fit the "lots of drums" description.

[Dirty0900]

Got told from a friend who was at a practice that the music was ace and got slightly serial.

[testudo]

"lots of drums" according to a workmate who's taking part in the ceremony...

Original version of Scribble, You Do Scribble?

[Dirty0900]

If there's a Glastonbury montage as per what has been said, they could pull stuff from the Experimental Sound Field gig thing

[BeautifulBurnout]

If there's a Glastonbury montage as per what has been said, they could pull stuff from the Experimental Sound Field gig thing

In my dreams!

Won't be watching this live as away for the weekend, but got the telly box on "record".

It is going to be fab!

Well, it better be... I need something to take away the taste of traffic chaos in London! :)

[holden]

I find myself reminding msyelf that Underworld were named "Music Directors" for the opening Ceremony. They've surely worked with their own productions, but it's not unlikely that they've selected or mixed other people's work, even big British pop stars.

That said, i'm hoping for 2 discs of UW solo!

[//\/\/]

If there's a Glastonbury montage as per what has been said, they could pull stuff from the Experimental Sound Field gig thing

With Darren Emerson lighting the flame!!! :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

[Dirty0900]

Surprised at the lack of interviews about the music creative process. Even UWlive is quite. Would love go hear something from R or K about everything since its all nearly upon us.

[joethelion]

my bet...

seeing as UW are the 'music directors' - and we have already seen Danny Boyle's playlist for what's going to be played during the ceremony

so...

my guess, there MIGHT be a few UW tracks, but I wouldn't expect anything close to an 'album'

unless the 8 track thing is UW's music, then the x2 cd thing is the 'Olympic Playlist'

and what about the Chemical Brothers' song???

[TheBang]

The Chemical Brothers song is the official song for cycling events. It's part of the "Rock the Games" initiative, that is putting music in all aspects of the Olympics.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/06/27/olympics-atmosphere-idUSL3E8HR4OY20120627

As for Underworld music, I heard that as the Olympic torch enters the stadium, Two Months Off will play. ;)

[buzzelvis]

Anyone know if this will be a UK itunes only release? So far no ability to preorder in US itunes....

I will go for physical copy anyway but would like access a.s.a.p. -

[TheBang]

I wouldn't worry. I"m pretty sure it'll be available worldwide at the same time. They also mentioned it being available on as many download and streaming providers as possible, so I'm sure it'll be on other places too like AmazonMP3, 7Digital, Rhapsody, Google Play, etc.

[TheBang]

Anyone know if this will be a UK itunes only release? So far no ability to preorder in US itunes....

It's up on iTunes US (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=xfg6zEPlSzU&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fu s%252Fpreorder%252Fisles-wonder-music-for-opening%252Fid545452766%253FpartnerId%253D30) now too.

[testudo]

As cool as getting the soundtrack is... I feel that this work will be best viewed with video/visuals. Having said that anyone trying capture video? (sorry if this is a bit too RTSR)

[Dirty0900]

BBC Newsnight just used Glam Bucket as music on a games report

[Troy McClure]

On the NBC Nightly News, they showed a small video clip of the final rehearsal from today. The music was The Beatles 'Come Together' though.

And there was a pretty extensive interview with Danny Boyle on NBC tonight regarding his films and any hints about the Ceremonies. He was very tight lipped, and nothing new was given away that we hadn't already seen. No mention of Underworld. But hopefully that will change during the broadcast Friday night.

-Jason

[pw32]

If you go down to point 7 in this article it seems to indicate that Underworld's music will be used during the athletes parade.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18994490

[Dirty0900]

Mr Ian already posted that his mate on site said it sounded beaty. Good sign

[cacophony]

I have a friend who is working on the release and he sent me a track listing today. It's not just a bit of underworld, it's underworld heavy. He swore me to secrecy about the tracks themselves but I'll share information that I think won't get anyone in trouble.

There are two tracks where UW are listed first, followed by other artists. Given the other artist names these tracks will probably be somewhat filmic, rather than their solo work. [run time removed]

There are [several] UW tracks also appearing on the release. Run times vary, [run times removed]. There are sequential numbers in the listing that indicate some of these tracks will run back to back, but some missing track numbers indicate other pieces not owned by UW will be interspersed.

The tracks span their career. The tracks appearing are drawn from the following albums: Barking, OWB, STITI, DNB, and one non-album release.

[edited to remove more specifics like run time and number of tracks. sorry, i felt guilty for sharing so much]

[cdave2]

So today's the big day. Good luck to the guys!

[Dirty0900]

I have a friend who is working on the release and he sent me a track listing today. It's not just a bit of underworld, it's underworld heavy. He swore me to secrecy about the tracks themselves but I'll share information that I think won't get anyone in trouble.

There are two tracks where UW are listed first, followed by other artists. Given the other artist names these tracks will probably be somewhat filmic, rather than their solo work. [run time removed]

There are [several] UW tracks also appearing on the release. Run times vary, [run times removed]. There are sequential numbers in the listing that indicate some of these tracks will run back to back, but some missing track numbers indicate other pieces not owned by UW will be interspersed.

The tracks span their career. The tracks appearing are drawn from the following albums: Barking, OWB, STITI, DNB, and one non-album release.

[edited to remove more specifics like run time and number of tracks. sorry, i felt guilty for sharing so much]

This tweet sounds positive:

https://twitter.com/stu_fraser/status/228858092434108417

So is there new material to be found?

[cacophony]

yes, two new pieces, quite long in total (i'm reluctant to include actual track times so think thing in a book length).

i've done a bit of youtubing on the artists listed with them and i think we can expect some phenomenal live percussion as well as choral support.

and then after that it's all existing stuff. as a fan, the set list gave me butterflies. it's not just a collection of radio singles. it's a good selection.

[starfox203]

From UW via Facebook:

With only hours to go until the London Olympic Ceremony starts its hard to believe tonight is finally here. Underworld have been working hard with Danny Boyle to make this an amazing event, composing two original pieces of music as well as producing all the music elements in the three-hour extravaganza.
Hold on to your seats and cheer on the #TechnoOlympiad

[potatobroth]

any mention of how we can get a hold of these in the US? i don't see it in our iTunes.

edit: nevermind, there it is :)

[Dirty0900]

yes, two new pieces, quite long in total (i'm reluctant to include actual track times so think thing in a book length).

i've done a bit of youtubing on the artists listed with them and i think we can expect some phenomenal live percussion as well as choral support.

and then after that it's all existing stuff. as a fan, the set list gave me butterflies. it's not just a collection of radio singles. it's a good selection.

Feel free to PM it 5 mins before it starts.

[cacophony]

Feel free to PM it 5 mins before it starts.

haha i had that thought, like i'm being so vague why would anyone believe me? i had a ton of specifics in my original post but i started worrying that it would leak. what else can i share without betraying my friend? hmm...

well, according to the track list i have now, they are not the first track on either disc. on disc 1 they're not the first, second or third. you figure out the rest. oh yeah, then their next piece isn't until after the thirteenth track. subtle enough for you?

they dominate disc 2: 4 tracks from DNB, 1 from STITI, 1 from OWB, 2 from Barking, 1 non-album track.

i've also been told that they're still tweaking the final playlist. like up until the last minute they're going to be changing cues.

[cacophony]

also i just want to note that i haven't visited this site in over a year, but as soon as this information came my way i thought of my fellow dirts first and logged in immediately. :)

[testudo]

It's up on iTunes US (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=xfg6zEPlSzU&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fu s%252Fpreorder%252Fisles-wonder-music-for-opening%252Fid545452766%253FpartnerId%253D30) now too.

Seems like they took down the iTunes US link

[potatobroth]

yup, they did. Looks like I'm gonna have to beg via Dirty for a listen.

I'm recording the show since I won't be home but would LOVE to have the mp3s.

[testudo]

Seems like they took down the iTunes US link


Looks like its back up

[ThingInABook]

it seems i can't find a stream of the ceremonies! the national channels (me being in chile atm) are blocking the streaming during any transmition of the olympic games. also, i've youtube blocked at work. any tips are welcome ;)

also, i read somewhere the opening ceremony will be posted in youtube. is this correct? or should i start crying because i'm going to miss the fun?

[nelfun5]

http://www.livestation.com/en/bbc-world
http://www.sportlemon.tv/v-4/2/90/v-429157.html

You're welcome :)

[the-star-samurai]

Gosh NBC, why do you have to air the opening hours after it's live in London? Hopefully I won't get spoiled by it anywhere. (Hopefully no one on Tumblr spoils me!!)
Extremely stoked right now. I definitely want the physical copy of the music, no question.

[ThingInABook]

this is the time when i actually hate the sysops of the place where i work in. livestation isn't working properly! argh.

EDIT: it's working now. awesome. thanks, nelfun :)

[nelfun5]

It'd be cool if someone find a streaming link that has no commentator so we could enjoy the music!

[ThingInABook]

It'd be cool if someone find a streaming link that has no commentator so we could enjoy the music!

i believe the whole ceremony will be poster later (around 9pm UK time) in the olympics channel in youtube.

I BELIEVE!

[nelfun5]

Live Streaming of 2012 London Olympics Opening Ceremony will be available on Youtube on – http://www.youtube.com/user/london2012 and http://www.youtube.com/olympic (source (http://2012-london-olympics-news.com/1659/london-olympics-opening-ceremony-live-streaming-and-live-coverage-on-tv/))

In HD? Fingers crossed!
Edit: I doubt it will be broadcasted live since youtube has already a live broadcasting at the tomorrowland festival - have a look at the fatboy slim set (http://www.youtube.com/tomorrowland?feature=inp-lt-tbe)!

[ThingInABook]

Live Streaming of 2012 London Olympics Opening Ceremony will be available on Youtube on – http://www.youtube.com/user/london2012 and http://www.youtube.com/olympic (source (http://2012-london-olympics-news.com/1659/london-olympics-opening-ceremony-live-streaming-and-live-coverage-on-tv/))

In HD? Fingers crossed!
Edit: I doubt it will be broadcasted live since youtube has already a live broadcasting at the tomorrowland festival - have a look at the fatboy slim set (http://www.youtube.com/tomorrowland?feature=inp-lt-tbe).

amazing... it'll be lovely to see it in HD, but anything is better than trying to watch it in an open environment office where stream is somewhat prohibited D: (aka everyone can see me trying to watch the thing, fuck)

[potatobroth]

none of those worked for me. oh well. prob. missed a decent chunk by now anyway. Taping the HD feed of the 8pm est broadcast. will watch later

[Dirty0900]

Heard Cowgirl

[Dirty0900]

Bits of TMO?

[pw32]

Bits of TMO?

Yep, sounds like it.

That opening drum laden tune was tremendous, whoever it was by.

[ThingInABook]

streaming here: http://deportescl.terra.cl/juegos-olimpicos/londres-2012/en-vivo/1943/

[potatobroth]

think we'll hear a few chords of Born Slippy in this montage?

[potatobroth]

well that answers that :)

[Bargo]

think we'll hear a few chords of Born Slippy in this montage?

.. there we go. :)

[pw32]

think we'll hear a few chords of Born Slippy in this montage?

Didn't think they would, but snuck them in at the end there

[TheBang]

Little bit of goosebumps there when it showed up.

BBC has a commentary-free stream (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/2012/live-video/p00w2r5c) going (only available in UK though, or via UK VPN/Proxy). I hope it's available later on-demand.

[potatobroth]

once they played Firestarter, it was a no-brainer.

[Dirty0900]

ALAF on

[vflow]

That long opening track with all those mighty drums was really awesome - hope this will show up on the compilation album!

About the "medley part" - I didn't hear a Depeche Mode snippet... or did I miss something?

[Dirty0900]

A new mix of Cowgirl

[whatmakesustick]

Loving this new mix :-)

Hmm...don't know the following track... Could be new underworld? Or am I getting carried away ?

[TheBang]

I hope this specific piano arrangement of Rez is on the soundtrack.

[nelfun5]

another link for commentary free: http://www.eurovisionsports.tv/london2012/index.html

Hope this mix will be available somewhere!!

[woofmute]

It just got better.

[TheBang]

Minniapolis remix is by High Contrast (http://twitter.com/linkcontrast/statuses/228969877606637568)

I think it's pretty good. Hope that's on the soundtrack too.

[vflow]

Minniapolis remix is by High Contrast (http://twitter.com/linkcontrast/statuses/228969877606637568)

Excellent, thanks!

[big screen satellite]

Minniapolis remix is by High Contrast (http://twitter.com/linkcontrast/statuses/228969877606637568) nice find

[big screen satellite]

glad the boys have got their own tunes in... :)

[pw32]

oh yes, my favourite

[Dirty0900]

Dark Train

[whatmakesustick]

Dark train :-) I wonder if they are playing this stuff 'live' as they will be under instructions to get the athletes around in good time and on time.

Sounds like a new mix too?

[pw32]

Loving this version of Dark Train

[woofmute]

And then Moon in Water.

[whatmakesustick]

Moon in water

This is fun underworld spotting.

[whatmakesustick]

Croc

[Dirty0900]

Crocodile

[vflow]

Watching the opening ceremony in German TV (ZDF), and the commentators here more than once stated that the music fits the event and is appreciated by the athletes and spectators.

[the mongoose]

Underworld Illuminati Baby Sacrificing Sun God Worship With Phallic Symbols and Slave Pyramids!

http://www.prisonplanet.com/occult-olympics-giant-pyrmiads-and-phallic-symbolism.html (http://www.prisonplanet.com/occult-olympics-giant-pyrmiads-and-phallic-symbolism.html)

^Was the clip from this Prison Planet link one of the new longer tracks? Thought that some bits sounded familiar....

[the mongoose]

^ Ah fuck, video was pulled due to copyright claim from the Illuminati.;)

[lectoid]

Man I'm getting goosebumps just reading your comments. In the US here and waiting. I'll probably wait till I can find it in HD. I hope to hear it without stupid people talking over it.

[the mongoose]

Man I'm getting goosebumps just reading your comments.

Must have been the "Phallic Symbolism" part, eh?

Lol, j/k:p

[starfox203]

UK iTunes is active. Looks like all the new Underworld remixes are done by High Contrast. Commence downloading.

[Dirty0900]

Twoonths off

[whatmakesustick]

TMO sample during the lighting of the cauldron.

[cacophony]

finally got the kids in bed and i'm watching the US NBC coverage now. matt laur and meredith vieira won't stop fucking talking over the top of it.

does anyone have a link to a non-live streaming version? i'd like to experience this without brain dead news anchors babbling over it.

that said, of what i can hear, it's pretty damn amazing. that opening piece with the percussionists was great, and then a lovely transition into elements of TMO.

[darktrain]

UK iTunes is active. Looks like all the new Underworld remixes are done by High Contrast. Commence downloading.

These track times are awful short. Hopefully there are full-length versions forthcoming!

[//\/\/]

Rez, Dark Train, Crocodile, TMO - new things - great job by uw; but hats off to Danny Boyle - mad stuff at times, really well done!

[stimpee]

36 tracks for €9,99. Thats not bad. I know they arent that long but this seems to be worth a pop.

£10 on CD free delivery from HMV UK http://hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProductDetails.do?affiliate=td&lpgrp=network&sku=853760&tduid=2a057f4d6c0a394a8aadba9b710a3b13

[TheBang]

Please use the links below to buy, and Born Dirty will get a small referral commission, which goes to help run the site and forums.

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Isles of Wonder: Music For the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games, is available for purchase NOW on iTunes, with a physical double-CD release coming next week.

Digital download: iTunes UK (http://clkuk.tradedoubler.com/click?p=23708&a=1858036&url=http%3A%2F%2Fitunes.apple.com%2Fgb%2Falbum%2Fi sles-wonder-music-for-opening%2Fid548480746%3FpartnerId%3D2003), iTunes US (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=xfg6zEPlSzU&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fu s%252Fpreorder%252Fisles-wonder-music-for-opening%252Fid545452766%253FpartnerId%253D30)
CD pre-order: Amazon UK (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B008MIHQQI/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=19450&creativeASIN=B008MIHQQI&linkCode=as2&tag=bordir-21), Amazon US (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008MIHQQI/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B008MIHQQI&linkCode=as2&tag=bordir-20)

There was plenty of Underworld music to be heard during the ceremonies. Two new brand new Underworld pieces were composed: ”And I Will Kiss” and “Caliban’s Dream” totaling over 24 minutes!

Additionally, there were a lot of new remixes of classic Underworld songs by High Contrast and Darren Price featured during the Parade of Athletes. The full tracklisting of Underworld songs on the album is:


And I Will Kiss – 17:15
Caliban’s Dream – 7:15
Always Loved a Film (Instrumental) – 3:04
Dark and Long (Dark Train) – 3:46
Minneapolis (High Contrast Remix) – 6:12
Confusion the Waitress (Darren Price and High Contrast Remix) – 1:22
Moon in Water (Instrumental) – 2:42
Crocodile (High Contrast Remix) – 2:39
Dirty Epic (Darren Price and High Contrast Remix) – 2:56
Dark and Long (Darren Price & High Contrast Remix) – 3:27
Rez (High Contrast Remix) – 6:23

[JonYo]

Annnnnnd blammo, pre-ordered the 2CD set from amazon US. I'm on the west coast in California, so our broadcast of the opening ceremonies doesn't start for another 2 hours or so.

[the mongoose]

Please use the links below to buy, and Born Dirty will get a small referral commission, which goes to help run the site and forums.

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Isles of Wonder: Music For the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games, is available for purchase NOW on iTunes, with a physical double-CD release coming next week.

Digital download: iTunes UK (http://clkuk.tradedoubler.com/click?p=23708&a=1858036&url=http%3A%2F%2Fitunes.apple.com%2Fgb%2Falbum%2Fi sles-wonder-music-for-opening%2Fid548480746%3FpartnerId%3D2003), iTunes US (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=xfg6zEPlSzU&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fu s%252Fpreorder%252Fisles-wonder-music-for-opening%252Fid545452766%253FpartnerId%253D30)
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There was plenty of Underworld music to be heard during the ceremonies. Two new brand new Underworld pieces were composed: ”And I Will Kiss” and “Caliban’s Dream” totaling over 24 minutes!

Additionally, there were a lot of new remixes of classic Underworld songs by High Contrast and Darren Price featured during the Parade of Athletes. The full tracklisting of Underworld songs on the album is:


And I Will Kiss – 17:15
Caliban’s Dream – 7:15
Always Loved a Film (Instrumental) – 3:04
Dark and Long (Dark Train) – 3:46
Minneapolis (High Contrast Remix) – 6:12
Confusion the Waitress (Darren Price and High Contrast Remix) – 1:22
Moon in Water (Instrumental) – 2:42
Crocodile (High Contrast Remix) – 2:39
Dirty Epic (Darren Price and High Contrast Remix) – 2:56
Dark and Long (Darren Price & High Contrast Remix) – 3:27
Rez (High Contrast Remix) – 6:23




Pre-ordered the 2x US CD set using the link provided.:)


I can haz PM with digital link now?? Anyone??;)

[the mongoose]

matt laur and meredith vieira won't stop fucking talking over the top of it.



I know.....Shut the FUCK UP!!!!!:mad:

[ThingInABook]

just purchased it from itunes... which was weird, because it had a different release date as a preorder item, but now it was released and i'm thrilled to hear both new tracks and the new remixes... also, fuck buttons (thank you thank you thank you underworld)

to everyone included in team underworld, you have won a gold medal in every event in my heart. thanks so much!

[cacophony]

just caught a remixed rez over the entrance of botswana. oh god i need to download this tonight. i need that version.

i don't know about anyone else but even though this is all about the olympics, i feel like i'm seeing my favorite musical artists being honored by the world. after nearly 20 years of fanhood it's amazing to hear them in such a huge setting.

[the mongoose]

I am getting old and retarded....I'm hearing tracks I should know the name of and going...."ooh, that's, um, uh....an Underworld song that I know really well but can't name right now". :D

Rez and ALAF are no brainers but I am getting rusty overall.

[ndrwrld]

i was at a bar where i almost got into a fight...
20 guys wanting to watch ( and hear ) the end of the first round of some useless golf tourney... and me, and a few other ball less twits who wanted to watch ( and hear ) the Olympics.
the bartenders and waitresses were worried.
i offered them $40.
i already spent twice the amount with my friend.
they switched it.
sadly i missed most of it.
what i saw, was fucking surreal.
( molten ore building rings, then 5 forming Olympic thingy in the air all sparkley).
wow.
buying the audio immediately.
also, formulating my new UW shirt for their new tour.
rings.

[stauff]

I am getting old and retarded....I'm hearing tracks I should know the name of and going...."ooh, that's, um, uh....an Underworld song that I know really well but can't name right now". :D


Oh, thank god it's not just me.

[cacophony]

so NBC has managed to avoid crediting underworld at any point in its broadcast. they've named every other artist when relevant. they even just mentioned that the music during the cauldron lighting is caliban's dream and STILL didn't say who composed it. it's so disappointing.

[cdave2]

Okay, so I'm a sentimental sap. I don't have a TV, so I've been watching as many clips online as I can find. Just found the one showing the forging of the rings...and, yes, just after the rings erupt in a shower of golden sparks, there they are, very faintly: the bells from "Two Months Off."

I'm in tears. Love the way they snuck that in there. Perfect.

[the mongoose]

Okay, so I'm a sentimental sap. I don't have a TV, so I've been watching as many clips online as I can find. Just found the one showing the forging of the rings...and, yes, just after the rings erupt in a shower of golden sparks, there they are, very faintly: the bells from "Two Months Off."

I'm in tears. Love the way they snuck that in there. Perfect.


Wait till you hear TMO reprise during the lighting of the Olympic torches....you'll cry like the little UW bitch you know you are. :p

[the mongoose]

No one has PM'ed me......


#sadpanda

[Spooky Shoes]

£10 on CD free delivery from HMV UK http://hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProductDetails.do?affiliate=td&lpgrp=network&sku=853760&tduid=2a057f4d6c0a394a8aadba9b710a3b13

"Number of Discs: 1"

[Troy McClure]

Cheers to Mr. Boyle and Underworld for a great opening ceremony. Would love to see again without NBC's announcers talking throughout the whole fucking thing. And want to see it un-edited. Had to go online later to watch the tribute for the 7/7 victims.

I feel this really is set to Danny Boyle's filming style. Everything was done with great care and detail. Even though my knowledge of British history is lacking, I still enjoyed it just as much.

Really loved the remixes of 'Rez' and 'Minniapolis'. The new stuff will be great to hear in full.

And yes, I got chills when the chimes of Two Months Off played during the lighting of the flame. Did I hear a bit of the 'Dirty Epic' drone sound in the background of it?

I can't imaging what it must feel like to be Underworld hearing a track like 'Rez' being played out to hundreds of millions of people worldwide knowing that they wrote it in a bedroom 20 years ago.


Jason

[DaddyAdv]

Awesome show - i kept grinning all the way throught the athlethes marching in and hearing all those UW tunes, especially the Rez and DarkTrain mixes worked perfect.

I thought I heard the TMO bells already earlier in the show, but when the played it more or less on its own during the lighting of the fire ... goosebumps !

Track is called "Caliban's Dream", the bells are a few semitones lower than TMO, and a slightly different, more bellish sound, but definately the TMO pattern.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mec8GZkEpD4

/edit: just forgot: german TV sports reporter (ZDF) briefly mentioned during the march in "The music has been composed by Underworld, the group being Karl Hyde, Rick Smith and Darren Price, for those of you who are into music."

[TheBang]

Nice! There were a couple opportunities for NBC to have said something about Underworld, particularly when they mentioned "Caliban's Dream" by name and saying it had been commissioned specifically for the games. But, of course, they didn't.

[//\/\/]

Uw got mentioned by dickheaded DJ Trevor Nelson. Shame he called them 'The Underworld'!

Emerson was pleased with the music and deserves an honourable mention

[Fredzzz]

Was realy AMAZING....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[the mongoose]

UW's not credited in this youtube vid of a track from the ceremony....but I swear I'm hearing some Sunshine soundtrack-esque nods here (i.e. To Heal)....

http://youtu.be/uhv_vjaeP_M

[twicezero]

http://youtu.be/Mec8GZkEpD4

got that underworld feel

[Professor]

really nice one--had trouble spotting all the UW gems dropped because the US NBC feed was riddled with commentator talk.... they just would not shut up. I did pick out the TMO bits during Caliban's Dream... and a Rez moment.... Definitely heard KH in the long Glasto--through the Industrial Revolution bit... the itunes album has all these songs. Many of them are the actual length of the show version... so lots of 2-3 min tracks. Caliban's Dream is standout though. That one is a full 6 in.... and there is the 17 min drum freakout open.... :)

UW can now sleep for a couple of days. The stress for this one must have been IMENSE.

[negative1]

i haven't seen or watched any of yet
due to not having good internet access.

i will soon enough. it's great to know
about the new music, and that they
revisited some of their older tracks
through remixes.

although they might not have been
mentioned, we know it was them!
i'm glad they are getting the global
appreciation and recognition they deserve.


i remember how much much midge ure
and ultravox were a part of live aid, and
instrumental in making the song. but they
didn't get much mention or press. (which
they really weren't after). but they were
always one of my favorite artists. and they
do get recognized for it now.

later
-1

[Milking Your Plastic]

I don't think any of the commentators even mentioned Underworld during the telecast here in Australia :(. Great work to everyone who was involved. I loved the new remixes, the new Rez mix was the standout for me. But I will need to here it again without any of the talking heads.

[DaddyAdv]

THis is "I will kiss" - the epic drum-laden track for the industrial revolution part:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hM0fiegRbTg

Skip to about 4:30 any you will find that Rick snucked in the "rising" synth line from the middle part of Rez :-)

[lectoid]

F%#$ NBCOlympics.com. Why do I need a username and password to watch the olympics online from a channel (NBC) that is broadcast freely all over the US? I don't pay for cable because I have the internet. Anyone have a username/password they're willing to share?

[dubman]

missed it

listening to "And i will kiss" it sounds like that bombastic stuff they use in front of shows like the amazing race to recap what's happened.

[Fredzzz]

It was amazing, just sucked when the athletes walked in the arena...) blah blah blah... on BBC

[//\/\/]

Rez, Dark Train, Dirty Epic remixes = Olympic legacy!

[whatmakesustick]

On the BBC they did mention that underworld were the music directors...

[dubman]

they're mostly high contrast remixes though, which is a bit like eating a candy bar when you know it's got shit all over it, but it's a candy bar so you love it.

if i had actually caught this i'd be trolled so hard.

[TheBang]

High Contrast on his involvement in the Parade of Athletes:

http://www.highlycontrasting.com/2012/07/27/olympics-opening-ceremony/

Rick Smith ill. Hopefully, it's just exhaustion (understandably), and he'll be fine after a rest:

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2012/07/28/underworld-star-rick-smith-opening-ceremony-_n_1713216.html

Finally, Esme Smith, soprano singer. She did backing vocals in ALAF, appeared in Frankenstein, and now last night in Caliban's Dream. Rick's daughter? Or just coincidental last name?

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/581154_325150374246362_542527862_n.jpg

[//\/\/]

THis is "I will kiss" - the epic drum-laden track for the industrial revolution part:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hM0fiegRbTg

Skip to about 4:30 any you will find that Rick snucked in the "rising" synth line from the middle part of Rez :-)

yeah - I spotted that when the chimneys came up - you just 'knew' it was all going to be great after that!

[//\/\/]

Watching again - the whistling during the industrial revolution's 'Two Months Off' breakdown is the 'Caliban's Dream' refrain

[the mongoose]

Hope Rick gets well soon! :)

[joethelion]

so I was being kinda cheap and well... stupid

So I have both a US and a UK iTunes. I bought the album off of the Uk iTunes, because it was a few buck cheaper (with the exchange rate)

AND OF COURSE - there was a flaw in "And I Will Kiss" - like when it got to about... three minutes left in the song, it just stopped. So I figured, 'no big whoop - I'll just redownload it'

and boom.

apparently - if I redownload the track, it'll make it IMPOSSIBLE to download anything from my US iTunes for the next 90 days! (when I won't even have my UK card anymore)

so um...
can someone give me a copy of just "And I Will Kiss" ?

and is it getting a proper physical release???

[Andrea]

and everybody felt happy and glorious
what a vibe!

...and I do want to kiss :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hM0fiegRbTg

[//\/\/]

missed it

listening to "And i will kiss" it sounds like that bombastic stuff they use in front of shows like the amazing race to recap what's happened.

It's to open a show with a 1-billion person global audience - 'bombast' is pretty-much a PRE-requisite. It worked a treat.

[negative1]

good article mentioning the
music in the olympics.

with references to underworld,
and to new order.
======================
http://www.cnn.com/2012/07/27/sport/olympics-beatles-opening-music/

later
-1

[TheBang]

apparently - if I redownload the track, it'll make it IMPOSSIBLE to download anything from my US iTunes for the next 90 days! (when I won't even have my UK card anymore)
How would they even know? They're two completely separate accounts.

[joethelion]

...yea - I don't know. Maybe they'll make it so that I can't switch accounts again? So I'd be 'locked in' on one account?

Only thing I can figure, is if it's because I'm using the same laptop (and the same iTunes application)...

Maybe I'll try and re-download it from someone else's computer, while signed into my other account.

[Troy McClure]

Please use the links below to buy, and Born Dirty will get a small referral commission, which goes to help run the site and forums.

http://a3.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Music/v4/db/a3/b6/dba3b6cd-5a59-e831-4382-7c6f44a4f49b/12UMGIM39021.170x170-75.jpg

Isles of Wonder: Music For the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games, is available for purchase NOW on iTunes, with a physical double-CD release coming next week.

Digital download: iTunes UK (http://clkuk.tradedoubler.com/click?p=23708&a=1858036&url=http%3A%2F%2Fitunes.apple.com%2Fgb%2Falbum%2Fi sles-wonder-music-for-opening%2Fid548480746%3FpartnerId%3D2003), iTunes US (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=xfg6zEPlSzU&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fu s%252Fpreorder%252Fisles-wonder-music-for-opening%252Fid545452766%253FpartnerId%253D30)
CD pre-order: Amazon UK (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B008MIHQQI/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=19450&creativeASIN=B008MIHQQI&linkCode=as2&tag=bordir-21), Amazon US (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008MIHQQI/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B008MIHQQI&linkCode=as2&tag=bordir-20)



The soundtrack is available on Amazon's MP3 store now. Can the Born Dirty site set up a link to get a referral commision from them, too? Or does Amazon not offer that?

-Jason

[Troy McClure]

Really enjoying all the music on the album. Works great as a stand alone piece for repeat listening for years to come. Will buy in CD form, too, when it comes out.

For some reason my file for 'Rez' will only play on my laptop and not on my MP3 player. Never had that happen. All other files work fine for me. Thoughts? I rarely buy stuff from iTunes, not sure where to start.

Thanks, Jason

[DaddyAdv]

This is an audience shot of the "And I will kiss" sequence, just on the telly you can't realise how much is going on! And all those people moving more or less in sync with the music. Must have been a hell of a job to coordinate this stuff.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vqs2NyE72Bc

And get well soon Rick!

[TheBang]

The soundtrack is available on Amazon's MP3 store now. Can the Born Dirty site set up a link to get a referral commision from them, too? Or does Amazon not offer that?

Updated with Amazon MP3 links:

Digital download: iTunes UK (http://clkuk.tradedoubler.com/click?p=23708&a=1858036&url=http%3A%2F%2Fitunes.apple.com%2Fgb%2Falbum%2Fi sles-wonder-music-for-opening%2Fid548480746%3FpartnerId%3D2003), iTunes US (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=xfg6zEPlSzU&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fu s%252Fpreorder%252Fisles-wonder-music-for-opening%252Fid545452766%253FpartnerId%253D30), Amazon MP3 UK (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B008QAFVIW/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=19450&creativeASIN=B008QAFVIW&linkCode=as2&tag=bordir-21), Amazon MP3 US (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008QAYB4W/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B008QAYB4W&linkCode=as2&tag=bordir-20)
CD pre-order: Amazon UK (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B008MIHQQI/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=19450&creativeASIN=B008MIHQQI&linkCode=as2&tag=bordir-21), Amazon US (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008MIHQQI/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B008MIHQQI&linkCode=as2&tag=bordir-20)

[Dirty Saint]

http://http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DhM0fiegRbTg&v=hM0fiegRbTg&gl=GB

Simply breathtaking:) a modern masterpiece

[//\/\/]

Amazing that LOCOG let the cover image be released, given that it's the cauldron 'surprise'...

[Milking Your Plastic]

@Troy McClure. Check the finer details of the file. I had a problem with some of my mp3 files but I discovered when checking the file info in a tag program that the mp3's were actually mp2's. I had to convert the files to mp3 so they would play on my preferred player. However the quality really suffers when converting from one lossy format to another.

[negative1]

@Troy McClure. Check the finer details of the file. I had a problem with some of my mp3 files but I discovered when checking the file info in a tag program that the mp3's were actually mp2's. I had to convert the files to mp3 so they would play on my preferred player. However the quality really suffers when converting from one lossy format to another.

that's odd. it should stay exactly the same.
unless you're going from a higher bitrate to a lower one.

if you go from mp2->uncompressed or wav -> mp3
at the same bitrate. it should be the same quality.

later
-1

[potatobroth]

shocking that the Olympics allowed a band with the name Fuck Buttons to be on the soundtrack.

[Dirty0900]

Already number5 in the album charts

[Troy McClure]

How does the iTunes top albums charts work? Is it daily or for the week? On the US iTunes page, it currently says 11th, but it had got as high as 7th from when I was looking. Which is pretty impressive for what is basically a double CD of music.

-Jason

[bas_I_am]

http://http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DhM0fiegRbTg&v=hM0fiegRbTg&gl=GB

Simply breathtaking:) a modern masterpiece
'
Im sorry. . whats this link supposed to be?

[TheBang]

It's been number 1 on the iTunes UK Album chart for the past 2 days.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/29/olympic-ceremony-album-to_n_1716825.html?utm_hp_ref=entertainment
http://www.examiner.com/article/olympic-opening-ceremony-album-hits-top-of-the-itunes-album-charts

'
Im sorry. . whats this link supposed to be?
It's just "And I Will Kiss"

[TheBang]

So, interesting discovery I just made. "Caliban's Dream" is based on "Dawn of Eden" from Frankenstein, as its foundation. If you listen carefully to the choral part in the background (for example, from 2:10 to 2:40), and to the soprano part (Esme's singing, starting at 4:18 and again at 6:34), it matches "Dawn of Eden".

Elizabeth Roberts, Esme, and Rick
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/s720x720/418583_325469997547733_193481641_n.jpg

Esme and Elizabeth
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/185992_325156214245778_1023501347_n.jpg

[dubman]

It's to open a show with a 1-billion person global audience - 'bombast' is pretty-much a PRE-requisite. It worked a treat.
that logic doesnt really follow, but ok

i think my other post got deleted :o

[Milking Your Plastic]

@Troy McClure Have you found a solution to your problem. If you have I'd be interested to know what the cause was. I've never got anything off itunes but I thought all the files were AAC. I'm going to take a wild guess and say that because they have been purchased from Itunes they are protected to play with only apple products i.e itunes, ipod, iphone etc.
@negative1 (http://www.borndirty.org/forums/member.php?u=212) Yes it is odd but that was the problem. Can you provide a reliable online source regarding the music conversion thing. This is news to me.

[Troy McClure]

Found an article here regarding 'Caliban's Dream' with quotes from Alex Trimble, the male vocal singing lead. Alex in particular has some positive comments for Rick:

"I'm really proud of the performance. I have so much respect for the team that put it all together. Danny always made time to sit with me one on one and go through things and see how everything was going and with Rick we worked one on one too. In the studio, on the phone, it just felt so personal. Not like something that's gone out worldwide! I'm sure it'll take a few months for the reality to fully sink in", said Alex Trimble.

http://www.music-news.com/shownews.asp?H=Two-Door-Cinema-Club-singer-welcomes-in-Olympic-flame&nItemID=54792


-Jason

[Troy McClure]

@Troy McClure Have you found a solution to your problem. If you have I'd be interested to know what the cause was. I've never got anything off itunes but I thought all the files were AAC. I'm going to take a wild guess and say that because they have been purchased from Itunes they are protected to play with only apple products i.e itunes, ipod, iphone etc.
\.

No I haven't yet. I have a 120GB Zune player. All of the files minus 'Rez' transferred just fine to it. The odd part was that 'Rez' plays perfectly fine on the laptop through all the different audio players I have. I'll keep searching though for a solution.

---Jason

[jetpig]

http://www.contactmusic.com/news/rick-smith-taken-ill-with-exhaustion_1378004
Another article about Rick being ill. The image intrigues me, though. Was the whole thing done live, like their gigs, or is that just old photography?

[TheBang]

Old photography:

http://www.contactmusic.com/photo/tracks_tags_of_underworld_5173280

[potatobroth]

I really really enjoyed the transformation of the opening ceremonies. the montage was a bit on the cheesy side, but thats okay. the music was wonderful and watching the stage transform was very impressive.

so glad Rick/UW were a huge part of this.

[ThingInABook]

aw, poor rick. i hope he's feeling better now... and hope he gets well soon! someone (a volunteer) posted this drawing on twitter:

https://twitter.com/mikedolbear/status/229252318518984705/photo/1

also, underworld/pricey/high contrast need to release full versions of the remixes. fantastic tracks cannot be wasted!

[testudo]

Can someone give a detailed explanation of contents included on the digital booklet (with iTunes purchase).

I am debating which version to buy, iTunes or Amazon (I can't wait for the CD release!).

[ThingInABook]

the booklet that comes with the itunes release is a PDF with liner notes by danny boyle, rick and tracklists+thankyous from the team.

[testudo]

the booklet that comes with the itunes release is a PDF with liner notes by danny boyle, rick and tracklists+thankyous from the team.

Is it worth it?

[testudo]

Went with iTunes.

Weirdest read in the booklet:
Underworld are: Kris Burton, Malcolm Corbett, Steven Hall, Karl Hyde, Geoff Jukes, Anis Marks,
Darren Price, Danielle Short, Rick Smith, Robin Turner.

Should we expect Steve Hall on stage dancing during an UW set now? or playing a tambourine?

[TheBang]

I imagine the booklet will also be in the CD release.

[starfox203]

And I Will Kiss is one of the best long form Underworld songs in years. So epic.

Discuss.

[big screen satellite]

no need - it is...

Caliban's Dream isn't half bad either...

[big screen satellite]

And I Will Kiss is one of the best long form Underworld songs in years. So epic.

Discuss.

who's whistling?? Its not Roger Whittaker is it ;)

[//\/\/]

who's whistling?? Its not Roger Whittaker is it ;)

no; it's his mother... :D

[richardacre]

Loved it. Esp the industrial part of the show, kids loved it too, I shoved them in bed after that but we watched it AGAIN the next day on red button.

I Will Kiss is an awesome tune. And when the 2 Months Off bells were dropped into Caliban's Dream right before they lit the cauldron I jumped out of the sofa and yelled "YES!!!" ... surprised I didn't wake the kids.

Topically I only just finally watched Frankenstein the night before at my local indie cinema, with Miller as the monster. Great stuff also!

[Andrea]

Can someone give a detailed explanation of contents included on the digital booklet (with iTunes purchase).

I am debating which version to buy, iTunes or Amazon (I can't wait for the CD release!).

Isles of Wonder
Music Director, Rick Smith for Underworld
Associate Music Directors, Pete Cobbin, Allan Jenkins and Kirsty Whalley
Mixed by Pete Cobbin and Kirsty Whalley at Abbey Road
Music Supervisor, Mike Gillespie for Underworld.

I Still Believe - Frank Turner
Jerusalem / Flower of Scotland / Danny Boy / Bread of Heaven - Four Nations Choirs
Nimrod - LSO On Track
And I Will Kiss - Underworld feat. Dame Evelyn Glennie and the Pandemonium Drummers
Tubular Bells / In Dulci Jubilo - Mike Oldfield
Chariots of Fire - London Symphony Orchestra
Sundowner - Blanck Mass & London Symphony Orchestra
Bonkers - Dizzee Rascal & Armand Van Helden
Nimma Nimma (feat. Jaspreet Jasz) - A.R. Rahman
Heaven - Emeli Sandé
Abide With Me - Emeli Sandé
I Bet You Look Good On the Dance Floor - Arctic Monkeys
Come Together - Arctic Monkeys
Caliban's Dream (feat. Dockhead Choir, Dame Evelyn Glennie, Only Men Aloud, Elizabeth Roberts, Alex Trimble) - Underworld


Welcome – The Parade of Athletes
Produced by Lincoln Barrett and Rick Smith
Assisted by Darren Price for Underworld
Mixed by Simon Gogerly and Lincoln Barrett Mastered by Miles Showell at Metropolis Studios
Underworld are: Kris Burton, Malcolm Corbett, Steven Hall, Karl Hyde, Geoff Jukes, Anis Marks, Darren Price, Danielle Short, Rick Smith, Robin Turner.

Galvanize (Beginning) - The Chemical Brothers
Moon Watcher - High Contrast
Always Loved a Film (Instrumental) - Underworld
Dark and Long (Dark Train) - Underworld
West End Girls - Pet Shop Boys
Minneapolis (High Contrast Remix) - Underworld
Reach - High Contrast
Ghost Dance - High Contrast
Confusion the Waitress (Darren Price & High Contrast Remix) - Underworld
Traktor (feat. L) [Radio Edit] - Wretch 32
Olympians (High Contrast Remix) - F Buttons
Can't Stop This Fire - High Contrast
Moon In Water (Instrumental) - Underworld
Crocodile (High Contrast Remix) - Underworld
Where the Streets Have No Name (High Contrast Remix) - U2
For Years - High Contrast
Dirty Epic (Darren Price & High Contrast Remix) - Underworld
The Long Way Home - High Contrast
Dark and Long (Darren Price & High Contrast Remix) - Underworld
Rez (High Contrast Remix) - Underworld
Heroes - David Bowie
Galvanize (Ending) - The Chemical Brothers

Worth every penny! :)

[whatmakesustick]

Apparently Calibans Dream is at 69 in the UK singles chart after 1 day of sales!

http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/industry/record-labels/london-olympics-opening-ceremony-sdtk-isle-1007693552.story

[big screen satellite]

just watched the opening ceremony Pandemonium and Caliban's Dream back and it works so well... the whole craziness of industry and then the silence (whistle section) for the war memories... that whole sequence took some planning - props to Danny Boyle and Rick for making it fit so well...

[big screen satellite]

Apparently Calibans Dream is at 69 in the UK singles chart after 1 day of sales!

http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/industry/record-labels/london-olympics-opening-ceremony-sdtk-isle-1007693552.story

No.5 in the Itunes chart (UK) pretty impressive too

[Lx_Nen]

Is it just me, or does "Confusion the Waitress (Darren Price & High Contrast Remix)" have absolutely none of the original in it at all?

[TheBang]

Yeah, I'm having a hard time finding anything from the original in it.

Also, I don't think Confusion, Dark & Long, or Dirty Epic were actually played during the Parade.

[the mongoose]

Underworld are: Kris Burton, Malcolm Corbett, Steven Hall, Karl Hyde, Geoff Jukes, Anis Marks, Darren Price, Danielle Short, Rick Smith, Robin Turner.

What?!? :confused:

[Champiness]

Underworld are: Kris Burton, Malcolm Corbett, Steven Hall, Karl Hyde, Geoff Jukes, Anis Marks, Darren Price, Danielle Short, Rick Smith, Robin Turner.

What?!? :confused:

MK X lineup. There's gonna be a lot of people onstage at the next gig.

[TheBang]

Well, they did say a couple years ago that they wanted to get new people involved with Underworld and turn the reins over to them...

[woofmute]

I'm sure I caught that loop from Dirty Epic, the one that comes in just after "And we all went, mental, and danced". I don't remember hearing much more of it though.

[//\/\/]

Dark Train was definitely played

[testudo]

Yeah, I'm having a hard time finding anything from the original in it.

Also, I don't think Confusion, Dark & Long, or Dirty Epic were actually played during the Parade.

The BeeGee's Stayin' Alive was!

[potatobroth]

i struggle to hear any semblance to Confusion the Waitress in that track :)

[TheBang]

"Caliban's Dream" is currently number 7 on the UK Singles chart:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/chart/update/singles

I believe this is the mid-week update, and the final chart is released on Sunday. I think this is their 2nd highest charting single ever, and their highest since TMO hit #12 on the Singles Charge in 2002.

[TheBang]

Also, it looks like the CD was released yesterday. The price looks to be around £10.00 everywhere.

[testudo]

It would be great if they released this on vinyl... very surprised it wasn't offered

[the mongoose]

Also, it looks like the CD was released yesterday. The price looks to be around £10.00 everywhere.

Down to $28 on Amazon with updated delivery maybe now on my birthday (Aug 15th). "Not Yet Shipped" Booooooo.:(


No PMs yet (fuckers) so loving the odd Youtube that doesn't get squashed:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRLNyyD0sf8
:)

[TheBang]

Frankly, it's cheaper to order it on Amazon.co.uk and have it shipped from there to the U.S. (about $17 shipped), than it is to buy it on Amazon.com.

I'm not sure if this CD is going to get a US domestic release.

[Troy McClure]

Yeah, I'm having a hard time finding anything from the original in it.

Also, I don't think Confusion, Dark & Long, or Dirty Epic were actually played during the Parade.

Went back an was browsing the Parade of Nations part of BBC broadcast and 'Confusion the Waitress' was played over the PA starting at Kuwait and for about 3 and 1/2 minutes. Probably was when NBC decided to go to commercial.

Trying to find if the others were played.

Jason

[the mongoose]

Frankly, it's cheaper to order it on Amazon.co.uk and have it shipped from there to the U.S. (about $17 shipped), than it is to buy it on Amazon.com.

I'm not sure if this CD is going to get a US domestic release.


Good call, cancelled on .com and ordered through co.uk. Was slightly over $18 with shipping and everything, but still at least ten bucks off! :)

[dubnobasswithme]

Frankly, it's cheaper to order it on Amazon.co.uk and have it shipped from there to the U.S. (about $17 shipped), than it is to buy it on Amazon.com.

I'm not sure if this CD is going to get a US domestic release.

Done! Thanks for the heads up :)

[TheBang]

So, I went over the broadcast, and here's the actual playlist for the Parade of Nations:

1. The Chemical Brothers - Galvanize
2. High Contrast - Moon Watcher
3. Underworld - Always Loved a Film (Instrumental)
4. Underworld - Rez (High Contrast Remix)
5. Underworld - Deep Arch (Darren Price Remix)
6. Pet Shop Boys - West End Girls
7. Underworld - Minneapolis (High Contrast Remix)
8. Adele - Rolling in the Deep
9. The Bee Gees - Stayin' Alive
10. High Contrast - Strutter
11. High Contrast - Reach
12. High Contrast - Ghost Dance
13. Underworld - Confusion The Waitress (Darren Price & High Contrast Remix)
14. Wretch 32 feat. L - Traktor
15. Underworld - Dark & Long (Dark Train) (Remix)
16. Fuck Buttons - Olympians (High Contrast Remix)
17. Electric Light Orchestra - Mr. Blue Sky
18. High Contrast - Can't Stop This Fire
19. Underworld - Moon in Water (Instrumental)
20. Underworld - Crocodile (High Contrast Remix)
21. U2 - Where the Streets Have No Name (High Contrast Remix)
22. U2 - Beautiful Day
23. High Contrast - For Years
24. High Contrast - Emotional Vampire 120
25. David Bowie - Heroes
26. The Chemical Brothers - Galvanize

Obviously, there were some changes from the album order and choices. Dirty Epic and Dark & Long (and The Long Way Home) were not used. There were a few additional songs that I couldn't Shazam or SoundHound either. Because they were instrumental and in the vein of the other songs, I labeled them as unknown High Contrast songs.

As Troy McClure pointed out, Confusion the Waitress was about 3 or 4 minutes. I noticed several other tracks were longer than the album too, like Dark Train (about 2 minutes longer), Crocodile (about 1 minute longer) and others. I think the only Underworld songs we got in non-trimmed form on the album were Rez and Minneapolis.

The parade lasted 1 hour 40 minutes, and the album is 1 hour 15 minutes, so I'm sure the trims and omissions were due to time constraints (and licensing costs for non-Underworld/High Contrast songs).

[TheBang]

Also, I found out the album is getting a US domestic release on Decca, but not until August 28. So, I'm guessing NBC had a hand in the release. ;)

[bas_I_am]

Also, I found out the album is getting a US domestic release on Decca, but not until August 28. So, I'm guessing NBC had a hand in the release. ;)

Oh no!!! does that mean we will have merideth vierra talking through out the entire thing????

[Milking Your Plastic]

Caliban's Dream rose to #12 this week on the UK charts.

[Champiness]

10. High Contrast - ???

High Contrast confirmed on his blog (http://www.highlycontrasting.com/2012/07/30/high-contrasts-olympic-story-part-1/) that this track is called "Strutter" and should be seeing a release soon.
Thanks for having the dedication to make this list!

[TheBang]

Caliban's Dream rose to #12 this week on the UK charts.
Ah, that's a shame that it didn't (and probably won't) crack the top 10.


High Contrast confirmed on his blog (http://www.highlycontrasting.com/2012/07/30/high-contrasts-olympic-story-part-1/) that this track is called "Strutter" and should be seeing a release soon.
Thanks for pointing that out. Based on his comments there, it sounds like the other tracks will get releases soon, and maybe his work on a Nuxx remix too that wasn't used. Maybe we can hope for unmixed, full versions of all the Underworld tracks.

[alex4d]

A couple of links:

The full 3 hour and 50 minute ceremony with no commentary (but with stadium effects). Available to view 'in the UK' until January 2013.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p00w2r5c/hd/Olympic_Ceremonies_London_2012_Online_Opening_Cere mony_no_comm/


For those wanting more information on the ceremony itself, here's 46 page the press briefing document to help people commentate and write about the opening ceremony as a whole:

http://www.london2012.com/mm/Document/Documents/Publications/01/30/43/40/OPENINGCEREMONYGUIDE_English.pdf

Some pages (e.g. 24) appear twice. The first version was available before the event, the second after.


Alex4D

[Dunwho]

Love it. That is all. Love IT!

[Milking Your Plastic]

Caliban's Dream falls to # 21 on the UK Charts for the week 18th August 2012.
I can't see it peeking higher than #12 now that the Olympics are over.

[Andrea]

too bad
but it´s not pop or dance after all

[//\/\/]

Closing ceremony was, er, a contrast - repeating mimed music within 40 minutes of the start - just bloody awful!

[Mike]

It's not an interview with Underworld, but I caught this on the Richard Bacon / Zoe Ball podcast this weekend:

"...There's an interview with Mike Dolbear, the guy that taught 1,000 drummers to provide the heartbeat of the London 2012 Opening Ceremony, with an exclusive performance from his Pandemonium Drummers..."

The interview is split through the podcast - first part of the interview starts about 6:20, and continues at 31.40. Lots of name dropping of Rick Smith, and the Pandemonium Drummers play a live session (although it is edited for the podcast) and they talk about the process of training 1000 live drummers.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/dailybacon

Direct Link: http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/dailybacon/dailybacon_20120810-0916b.mp3

[TheBang]

Ugh:

http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/calibans-dream-tribute-to/id552780363

I don't know how iTunes can allow shit like this on there. This is not the first Olympics music rip-off I've seen on there either.

[Champiness]

On the upside the lyrics are probably easier to understand in their version...
Also found it amusing that they named every single contributing artist in their "Tribute To" section, despite the fact that the majority of their roles are probably served by a Casio keyboard here.

[the mongoose]

Ugh:

http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/calibans-dream-tribute-to/id552780363

I don't know how iTunes can allow shit like this on there. This is not the first Olympics music rip-off I've seen on there either.


Well, it did need more cowbell!;)

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_fsybCOhKJI/T3ICNjn1OxI/AAAAAAAAAbE/VDQksY4wevg/s1600/morecowbell.jpg

[stimpee]

So, the karaoke version you have to sing your own la-la-la-la-la? Seems to have a lot of cowbell in it btw.

[//\/\/]

Not enough. Never enough. Always need for more cowbell. Always.

[negative1]

well,

i FINALLY got around to hearing the entire soundtrack
and the underworld parts..

but still haven't seen the opening ceremony yet (will
get around to it)..

i'm disappointed in a lot of the underworld tracks-
-----
- most of them are way too short
- most of them don't even sound like the originals,
i really wanted to hear what they would do to dirty epic,
dark and long, confusion the waitress, etc..
- the longer tracks, like 'rez' didn't need yet another remix

even the too main original tracks, seemed good for bits,
but i don't like the vocals or the choral parts.. oh well...

i would like to put the blame on high contrast for messing
up all the mixes.. but at least they took a very bad stab
at them..

hopefully, the full versions or better versions will surface
someday..

later
-1

[TheBang]

AFAIK, this is the first official remix of Rez. And I rather like it.

[Mike]

AFAIK, this is the first official remix of Rez. And I rather like it.

Oh yeah I am totally addicted to it, the throbbing beat and airy textures make it very pleasing. I particularly like the way the melody switches from the piano to the "oscar" synth sound and back again.

[Mike]

An obvious, but (so far as I can see) unanswered question:

Where exactly was Karl's involvement?

It seems to be a Rick-only project for the soundtrack, and Darren & High Contrast for the flag parade music.

[Mike]

It's not an interview with Underworld, but I caught this on the Richard Bacon / Zoe Ball podcast this weekend:

"...There's an interview with Mike Dolbear, the guy that taught 1,000 drummers to provide the heartbeat of the London 2012 Opening Ceremony, with an exclusive performance from his Pandemonium Drummers..."

http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/dailybacon

Direct Link: http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/fivelive/dailybacon/dailybacon_20120810-0916b.mp3

Im certain Karl's entry on uwlive from the same day is referring to this radio broadcast, and in particular the reference of Rick Smith being described as a "genius":

http://www.underworldlive.com/diary/friday-10th-august

[Champiness]

An obvious, but (so far as I can see) unanswered question:

Where exactly was Karl's involvement?

It seems to be a Rick-only project for the soundtrack, and Darren & High Contrast for the flag parade music.

I recall reading in one of the endless string of articles about the opening ceremonies that Karl wrote the lyrics for Caliban's Dream, inspired by a collection of great British poems provided to him by Danny Boyle.

[negative1]

AFAIK, this is the first official remix of Rez. And I rather like it.

true... i guess i meant, i had heard
so many BETTER versions from their
live shows.. i forgot that those technically
weren't released...

later
-1

[TheBang]

FYI, the US domestic release of the double CD album is finally up for pre-order on Amazon (release date Aug. 28):

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008MIHQQI/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B008MIHQQI&linkCode=as2&tag=bordir-20

[holden]

Been loving "And I Will Kiss" and "Caliban's Dream".... would that UW or High Contrast would post some full, unmixed versions of the remixes from the Athlete's Parade segment for DL....

[ThingInABook]

Been loving "And I Will Kiss" and "Caliban's Dream".... would that UW or High Contrast would post some full, unmixed versions of the remixes from the Athlete's Parade segment for DL....

seconding this.

[testudo]

seconding this.

thirds

[big screen satellite]

i know there was a post to the High Contrast Blog earlier, but he's written a few bits since on his Olympic involvement with UW

see here: Part 1 (http://www.highlycontrasting.com/2012/07/30/high-contrasts-olympic-story-part-1/)

Part 2 (http://www.highlycontrasting.com/2012/08/03/high-contrasts-olympic-story-part-2/)
Part 3 (http://www.highlycontrasting.com/2012/08/15/high-contrasts-olympic-story-part-3/)

whatever you old moany bastards say about his mixing of UW he's been involved is involved and is good friends with UW...

UW are not the same band musically as they were - they've evolved, move on and enoy and celebrate UW's new phase with HC and the rest of the people they work with... its a journey you can be on it or not... just enjoy :)

[TheBang]

Speaking of High Contrast, he is releasing an EP of his Olympic contributions on Monday, Aug. 27. It contains full, unmixed versions of all the songs, including the ones that didn't make it onto the soundtrack album, such as the countdown song that samples "Baba O'Riley".

Digital download: iTunes UK (http://clkuk.tradedoubler.com/click?p=23708&a=1858036&url=http%3A%2F%2Fitunes.apple.com%2Fgb%2Fpreorder% 2Fthe-road-goes-on-forever%2Fid553313397%3FpartnerId%3D2003), iTunes US (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=xfg6zEPlSzU&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fu s%252Fpreorder%252Fthe-road-goes-on-forever%252Fid553313397%253FpartnerId%253D30), Amazon MP3 UK (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B008YOTSQQ/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=19450&creativeASIN=B008YOTSQQ&linkCode=as2&tag=bordir-21), Amazon MP3 US (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008YO60G2/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B008YO60G2&linkCode=as2&tag=bordir-20)

1. The Road Goes On Forever (One Minute To Midnight Extended Mix) - 3:48
2. Ghost Dance (NHS MIX) - 3:31
3. Reach (NHS MIX) - 6:28
4. Four Years (NHS MIX) - 5:41
5. Strutter (NHS MIX) - 3:39
6. Emotional Vampire (NHS MIX) - 6:22
7. Moonwatcher (NHS MIX) - 3:38
8. The Long Way Home (NHS MIX) - 4:08
9. The Road Goes On Forever (Original Mix) - 5:41

lw_uNjqjngA

[lemonjelly]

Is there a physical release? Or is it a digital only release?

[TheBang]

Is there a physical release? Or is it a digital only release?
I haven't seen any mention of a physical release, so I think it's digital only.

[lemonjelly]

Thanks.
High Contrast has released a fair bit more than I realised.
I thought he was mainly DnB. I really liked his stuff for the opening ceremony, as well as scribble.
What would people recommend of his releases? Specifically stuff like the opening ceremony stuff.

[TheBang]

He is mainly DnB. I'm not familiar with most of his other work, but based on his fans' comments regarding this Olympic release, this work is atypical of his usual output.

[Dirty Canuck]

"And I Will Kiss" is the finest reminder of why I love Underworld in quite some time.

[jetpig]

One of the things I love most about these guys is all the reuse of sounds in new situations and projects. I'm listening the Frankenstein soundtrack for the first time and just found that Dawn of Eden contains the female vocals that would get reused later to great effect in And I Will Kiss/Caliban's Dream, not to mention all the reused stuff from the riverrun. Gorgeous. Thanks boys!

[mark3]

Does anyone have this promo (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ISLES-OF-WONDER-LONDON-2012-OLYMPICS-36-TRK-DJ-CD-X-2-UNDERWORLD-KARL-HYDE-/400803830109?pt=UK_CDsDVDs_CDs_CDs_GL&hash=item5d51c5195d) ? The track listing is different, with all UW tracks on the last half of cd 2 (except the 2 made for the event). I was wondering if the tracks would be longer / mixed in a different way (though they have the same order as on the official release. Anyway, it would make for a long Underworld medley, except for the Traktor track closing the cd.

[Mike]

Hmm Interesting, it would sound a bit strange if, for example, Dirty Epic faded into High Contrast - The Long Way Home for the last few seconds. There was also a Caliban's Dream / And I Will Kiss (http://www.discogs.com/Various-Isles-Of-Wonder-Music-For-The-Opening-Ceremony-Of-The-London-2012-Olympic-Games/release/5997591) Promo which I lost out on a few months back. There are various edits on it.

[TheBang]

Yes, I got it. The short answer is, don't bother. I detailed everything in the Discogs entry:

http://www.discogs.com/release/5917088

Basically, Disc 1 has a different running order, but is otherwise the same as the retail album. Disc 2 is identical to the retail album (despite the cover). I was totally hoping for unmixed versions of the UW tracks, but no such luck. It looks like someone just listed the tracks on the cover in artist alphabetical order for some reason.

The Caliban's Dream/And I Will Kiss promo is worth it if you want those radio edits for the tracks.

[big screen satellite]

wondering whether despite the radio edits etc, of the two 'NEW' tracks used for the Olympics if Rick had any old outtakes / stems / tracks that didn't make it to the Ceremony

i can't believe they only wrote two new pieces for Isles of Wonder and that was it...

wonder if Mr Smith might share someday something else from that period...

I'd also like to see the High Contrast remixes in full versions rather than the mixed edits they used in the Ceremony itself... these must exist also...

i tried HC but he wasn't forthcoming :p

[TheBang]

I'd also like to see the High Contrast remixes in full versions rather than the mixed edits they used in the Ceremony itself... these must exist also...
For sure. I really like the Rez remix, and would love to have an unmixed version of that.