It’s old news now that Muse were asked to record the Official Song for the London 2012 Olympics. Its release last week was met with equal love and hate, some saying it was too bombastic and silly. Others claiming it to be perfect for its purpose.
Me? I think it sounds even more like Queen than Muse ever managed on Origins of Symmetry. Today the video was released for the song, and when listened to with the images suddenly it all fits perfectly.
You can watch the video below after the jump
Sadly the video can’t be embedded directly so you need to click play and then be directed to YouTube. Sorry, it is outside our control.
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