What was the music for the London Olympics opening ceremony?
The main musical sequences included specially written tracks by Underworld, an 11 minute section by Mike Oldfield and remixes and tracks by High Contrast. These and other music from the Opening Ceremony can be found on the album – ‘ Isles of Wonder: Music for the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games ‘.
When did the London 2012 Opening Ceremony album Come Out?
These and other music from the Opening Ceremony can be found on the album – ‘ Isles of Wonder: Music for the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games ‘. The download version was released immediately after the event with the CD version released on 2nd August.
How did they extinguish the cauldron at the 2012 Olympics?
Extinguishing of the Olympic cauldron at the 2012 Summer Olympics closing ceremony. During the parade at the opening ceremony, each petal was carried by a child accompanying each of the teams as they entered the stadium. The children wore gloves to avoid staining the copper.
Why did Steve Redgrave carry the Olympic flame?
It transpired that, to reflect ‘Inspire a Generation’ theme of the 2012 Games, seven young athletes were chosen for that honour. Sir Steve Redgrave carried the flame into the stadium and passed it on to one of a team of six young athletes and one young volunteer, each nominated by a famous British Olympian.
When did Paul McCartney perform at the Olympics?
LONDON;UNITED KINGDOM – JULY 27: Sir Paul McCartney performs during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on July 27, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
Where was the equestrian Olympics held in 2012?
The equestrian events at the 2012 Olympic Games in London were held between 28 July and 9 August at Greenwich Park.
