The Olympics

**Janszoon** · 07-27-2012, 10:23 PM

I can't believe I, of all people, am the one to start this thread, but here it is.

Kicking things off, I have to say kudos on those opening ceremonies UK! I especially enjoyed the whole agriculture to industry performance.

Violent & Funky · 07-27-2012, 10:27 PM

I missed it--how were the Arctic Monkeys?

**Janszoon** · 07-27-2012, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Violent & Funky

I missed it--how were the Arctic Monkeys?

They were okay. All they did was cover one Beatles song, and they sounded like a decent Beatles cover band doing so. They were definitely upstaged by the dozens of cyclists with glowing wings emerging from beneath the stage though.

Urban Hat€monger ? · 07-27-2012, 10:41 PM

They played I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor as well.

I read that Frank Turner played a couple of songs before the official opening ceremony started. I didn't see any of that which I was gutted about.

I did like the irony of The Queen having to sit through almost an entire Sex Pistols song

Key · 07-27-2012, 10:50 PM

Didn't bother watching the rest. Got like an hour and a half in, and didn't feel there was any reason to watch the rest.

Nearly put me to sleep.

Geekoid · 07-27-2012, 11:05 PM

I loved it. The agriculture to industry part was definitely well done. It made me wish I was watching my granddad. I think it captured Britain's character well. I don't like how they're recycling the Vancouver Olympics song, though. I'm sure it wouldn't be too hard for another country to write a song equal to or surpassing "I Believe," which isn't amazing, but it's memorable.

Really excited to watch the games, and happy for the UK for getting the chance to host the Olympics in this historic year (lots going on across the pond in the last while).

bob. · 07-29-2012, 10:17 AM

i really enjoyed the opening....obviously loved the fact that Brad Wiggins opened them, really enjoyed the Queen living it up a bit.....the sets were crazy impressive....and as always Paul singing Hey Jude is heart warming....i esp loved the lighting of the tourch and the fact that rather than having a famous and important athlete light it....it was passed onto unknown youngsters who i'm sure we'll be hearing about later

does anyone else think that Phelps's defeat last night may have completely crushed his spirit?....he looked beaten in a very bad way

funny that earlier that day Tyler Farrar (who came in 4th for the men's road race) said it best...."the worst place you can come in is fourth"

**Goofle** · 07-29-2012, 10:58 AM

Starting to get into it now. Missed the opening ceremony but I don't care for things like that.

**Goofle** · 07-29-2012, 10:59 AM

Really love watching the gymnastics, sprint's and the general track and field events when they come round.

Burning Down · 07-29-2012, 11:04 AM

I really enjoyed the opening ceremonies, and my boyfriend and I managed to sit through the whole thing.

So far I have watched some swimming and cycling. I'm excited for the tennis and sailing. I wonder where they're doing the sailing though... the Thames is not nearly big enough and the waters of the English Channel are way too choppy.

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07-27-2012, 10:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
Urban Hat€monger ? The Sexual Intellectual Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Somewhere cooler than you Posts: 18,605	They played I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor as well. I read that Frank Turner played a couple of songs before the official opening ceremony started. I didn't see any of that which I was gutted about. I did like the irony of The Queen having to sit through almost an entire Sex Pistols song __________________ Urb's RYM Stuff Most people sell their soul to the devil, but the devil sells his soul to Nick Cave.

07-29-2012, 10:17 AM	#7 (permalink)
bob. Still sends his reguards. Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Trying to get out of the cat town.... Posts: 5,039	i really enjoyed the opening....obviously loved the fact that Brad Wiggins opened them, really enjoyed the Queen living it up a bit.....the sets were crazy impressive....and as always Paul singing Hey Jude is heart warming....i esp loved the lighting of the tourch and the fact that rather than having a famous and important athlete light it....it was passed onto unknown youngsters who i'm sure we'll be hearing about later does anyone else think that Phelps's defeat last night may have completely crushed his spirit?....he looked beaten in a very bad way funny that earlier that day Tyler Farrar (who came in 4th for the men's road race) said it best...."the worst place you can come in is fourth" __________________ A kiss is the beginning of cannibalism. Reach out, pierce the fine fabric of the sheltering sky, take repose.

07-27-2012, 10:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
Key . Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 13,153	Didn't bother watching the rest. Got like an hour and a half in, and didn't feel there was any reason to watch the rest. Nearly put me to sleep.

07-27-2012, 11:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
Geekoid Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 171	I loved it. The agriculture to industry part was definitely well done. It made me wish I was watching my granddad. I think it captured Britain's character well. I don't like how they're recycling the Vancouver Olympics song, though. I'm sure it wouldn't be too hard for another country to write a song equal to or surpassing "I Believe," which isn't amazing, but it's memorable. Really excited to watch the games, and happy for the UK for getting the chance to host the Olympics in this historic year (lots going on across the pond in the last while).

07-29-2012, 11:04 AM	#10 (permalink)
Burning Down The Music Guru. Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Beyond the Wall Posts: 4,858	I really enjoyed the opening ceremonies, and my boyfriend and I managed to sit through the whole thing. So far I have watched some swimming and cycling. I'm excited for the tennis and sailing. I wonder where they're doing the sailing though... the Thames is not nearly big enough and the waters of the English Channel are way too choppy.