London 2012 Olympics should have a Classical anthem...but what?
 

The BBC have reported that of Of the 2,057 adults questioned, 69% would favour a classical music anthem to stir up support for the 2012 olympics.

What do you think would make a suitable choice? or do you think a new anthem should be composed?

Something british i guess, like Elgar's pomp and circumstance.

they should have used sigur ros

Yes, the Olympics are being hosted in England and the majority of voters want classical music, clearly an Icelandic post-rock band is the best option. :rolleyes:

ya cuz sigur ros is awesome!

^Now where did i put that shotgun...

Pomp and Circumstance is a really beautiful, overused piece. I do think Elgar is a good choice as he was British, but I would suggest a piece like this:

what about a classically themed Aphex Twin track? something like "Next Heap With", "Icct Hedral" or "Pancake Lizard".

i'm thinking hadel something along the lines of water music

flower of scotland :D:D joking. Id love to go down and watch some... maybe see a few swimmers.

Oh classical as in the genre. I thought he meant just a traditional song. anyhoo i was joking!

Well some folk tunes would be nice too! Represent the culture and history and all that :)

I think it should be a folk song. definitely.