By Zanub Saeed
The London Olympic summer games will not only showcase the best athletes in the world, but contributions from various celebrities, like singers and actors, who will enhance the experience of this summer's big event in England.
British band Muse were confirmed to record the official song of the Olympic games, stated the Associated Press on Thursday, a rock theme called "Survival" which broadcast for the first time this Wednesday on BBC Radio. The song will reported be played before medal ceremonies at athletic events, and when athletes enter venues for their competitions, the AP stated.
''I wrote it with the games in mind as it expresses a sense of conviction and determination to win,'' Muse frontman Matt Bellamy told the Associated Press.
Other musicians contributing songs to the Olympic Games include legendary performer Elton John, the Chemical Brothers, Dizzee Rascal, and Delphic, listed the AP. Scissor Sisters and Rizzle Kicks will one two of 13 artists or bands to actually play live shows during some of the games, beginning on July 27.
Videos featuring an array of celebrities, from Oscar winners Charlize Theron, Geena Davis, and Helen Mirren, to British and former "Harry Potter" actors Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson, to show their support and enjoyment of the games will be shown throughout the games, as well, said the Associated Press. The celebrities will be saying good-bye, set to be played after the end of events throughout the games.
However, while the music and videos will be played, it will not deter from the main goal of the Olympics - to watch the athletic competitions.
''When there is a tennis match, there will be silence when the athlete serves,'' Debbie Jevans, sports director of organizing committee LOCOG told the Associated Press this week. ''We're not suddenly going to play Muse when the athlete throws the ball up to serve.
''We're not going to turn tennis into beach volleyball, or gymnastics into basketball. The sport's integrity is maintained. We've just enhanced the way that we're going to showcase it.''
