The unique six-minute track, which is yet to be recorded but has been composed, will be used throughout the BBC's Olympic coverage.

Lead singer Guy Garvey said: "We are knocked out to be involved and it's been quite a challenge. We have feelings of real responsibility as we will be the soundtrack to so many images of personal sacrifice and endeavour while the nation roots for and celebrates with Team GB."

Roger Mosey, BBC's Director of London 2012, predicted that: ...