Libera should perform in 2012 Olympics!

Elendil · Post by **Elendil** » 16 years ago

I think that Libera should definitely perform for the 2012 Olympics to be held in London. This would be an excellent opportunity for Libera to display its <<insert some really awesome nouns here which i cant think of right now>> to the entire world!

Robert Prizeman should definitely consider this, and if he thinks its a good idea, then he should start arranging something with the Olympics committee right away (i have no idea how the Olympic planning works).

carina_gino20 · Post by **carina_gino20** » 16 years ago

That would be absolutely perfect!

Amazon lists Voca Me in the track listing of the official 2004 Olympic CD. Does anyone know if it was played any moment during the ceremonies?

Anyway, yes, that would be really great if they could perform. And it's in their home turf, too, so that would make logistics easier.

dani · Post by **dani** » 16 years ago

carina_gino20 wrote:That would be absolutely perfect! Amazon lists Voca Me in the track listing of the official 2004 Olympic CD. Does anyone know if it was played any moment during the ceremonies?

Anyway, yes, that would be really great if they could perform. And it's in their home turf, too, so that would make logistics easier.

I dont remember that and as Libera was not there it was deffo not sung at the opening or closing cermony.

TEB · Post by **TEB** » 16 years ago

There are songs floating around out there that while having the same title as some of Libera's songs, are not the same song. Sanctus comes to mind as one of them. Lacrimosa by the Boys Air Choir has nothing to do with Lacrimosa by Libera. Same with Agnus Dei. This was just a quick search of my music files...well.... the music files a very good friend sent me for Christmas.
So, there is a good chance a song called Voca Me was in the 2004 Olympic cd but it was not Libera's Voca Me.
One sure way to see if it is a Libera song is to check the composer/arranger. As long as you see Robert Prizeman's name, then you are good to go. If you don't see it, then it is definitely not Libera.

carina_gino20 · Post by **carina_gino20** » 16 years ago

It is definitely Libera's. If you go to this Amazon link: http://www.amazon.com/Harmony-Official- ... B0002IQGXK, you'll see Track 8 listed as:

Voca Me
Composed by Robert Prizeman
with Christopher Robson, Libera, Joseph Platt, Anthony Chadney
Conducted by Robert Prizeman

I wonder if these are songs they used during the Opening Ceremony?

TEB · Post by **TEB** » 16 years ago

Thanks for checking that out Carina.

carina_gino20 · Post by **carina_gino20** » 16 years ago

TEB wrote:Thanks for checking that out Carina.

No prob.

What I want to know is if they played it for one of the performances in the opening ceremony...maybe I'll do some checking.

TullyBascombe · Post by **TullyBascombe** » 16 years ago

Ed would be old enough to compete in the hurdles.

carina_gino20 · Post by **carina_gino20** » 16 years ago

TullyBascombe wrote:Ed would be old enough to compete in the hurdles.

Tom could back him up.

JimmyRiddle · Post by **JimmyRiddle** » 16 years ago

It was part of a compliation CD released in connection with the Athens 2004 Olympics. Libera did not actually take part in the opening/closing ceremonies. Hopefully being just 14 miles away from Stratford, they will be asked to participate in some way in 2012. The whole of the bid campaign for London 2012 was centrally focused on the Youth of tomorrow after all.

Elendil · Post by **Elendil** » 16 years ago

Well, i know its really early but someone should ask Robert if he has plans to have this prestigious performance.

Digs · Post by **Digs** » 16 years ago

TullyBascombe wrote:Ed would be old enough to compete in the hurdles.

tcliffy · Post by **tcliffy** » 16 years ago

Actually, I have contacted the planning/program board in London and suggested that they consider Libera for the opening ceremony. Let's hope they actually think about it.

krishna mie · Post by **krishna mie** » 16 years ago

tcliffy wrote:Actually, I have contacted the planning/program board in London and suggested that they consider Libera for the opening ceremony. Let's hope they actually think about it.

you did? wow!!!! i hope they'd really get to perform!!! can't wait to hear such a good news

carina_gino20 · Post by **carina_gino20** » 16 years ago

tcliffy wrote:Actually, I have contacted the planning/program board in London and suggested that they consider Libera for the opening ceremony. Let's hope they actually think about it.

Good job!

Now let's hope they all take notice.