Muse Premieres “Survival” – Official Theme Song For London Olympics

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Photo: Alex Rauch

Photo: Alex Rauch

The internet was buzzing yesterday in anticipation of the latest offering from the three British lads known as Muse. Originally rumored to be called “Unsustainable” the song has been confirmed to be titled “Survival.”

Premiering today on Britain’s BBC 1, the track from the band’s forthcoming album The Second Law has has been selected as the official song of this summer’s Olympic Games.

A statement on the band’s official website explained, “We are very excited to announce that a Muse song, Survival, has been selected by the London Olympic committee to be the main official song for the London 2012 Olympic Games. Matt wrote the song with the Olympics in mind. It’s about total conviction and pure determination to win.”

“The song will be played throughout the Games including when athletes enter the stadium, in the lead up to the medal ceremony and also as the theme for all international TV coverage.”

“We are honoured that the Olympics have chosen our song to officially represent the London 2012 Olympic Games across the globe.”

Listen to Muse “Survival” via iTunes here.

The 2nd Law will be Muse’s 6th studio album and is scheduled to be released on September 17th.

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  • Megan

    Ok, I’m a big Muse fan but really? For the Olymics? Geez…

    • Brandon

      Ummm, maybe the guys from Muse have some pride in their country. Don’t know if you realize this, but the Olympics are still a pretty big deal to most countries. Writing a song for the Olympics and having it chosen to be the main theme is pretty damn exciting. And of course the lyrics are simplistic. You think subtle, complex, and introspective lyrics are going to rouse the athletes and get people watching at home excited? Some people just don’t have any common sense.

  • this is a joke, right?

    Needs more ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah.

  • http://jds14.tumblr.com/ JD

    i love how it sounds muse changes there style every album and they over did it here which i like… but his voice is changing.. nut other than that he brought the falsetto back!!! f**k yes!

  • http://twitter.com/mattschinbeard Gaby (@mattschinbeard)

    lyrics are a joke but love it instrumental-wise :D

  • http://www.alternativecontraband.com/2012/06/28/music-news-green-day-dave-matthews-band-track-listing-new-muse-song/ Alternative Contraband | Music News-Green Day & Dave Matthews Band Track Listing, New Muse Song
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