Underworld score the 2012 Olympics opening ceremony

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Originally Posted by Champiness

Does anybody know exactly what being "musical directors" entails though? Will they be composing music for the ceremonies? Actually performing live?

It means they're in charge of all the audio aspects of the opening ceremonies. They can do whatever they want (and what Danny asks of them).
Yes, they will be composing music for it. Performing? Maybe. Past opening ceremonies have had musical artists make brief appearances.