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Anthem (FIFA World Cup)

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"Anthem"
Single by Vangelis
ReleasedJune 2002
GenreTheme music, trance
Songwriter(s)Vangelis
Producer(s)Takkyu Ishino

"Anthem" by Vangelis is the theme music for 2002 FIFA World Cup held in South Korea and Japan and served as the official anthem of the 2002 FIFA World Cup.[1]

The single was commercially successful in Japan, being certified platinum for sales of over 100,000 copies.[2] The single reached number 98 on the UK Singles Chart.[3] It received the Song of the Year award by the Recording Industry Association of Japan.[4]

The versions were included in the official soundtrack Fever Pitch and The Official Album of the 2002 FIFA World Cup. The single also included for TV opening for 2002 FIFA World Cup.

Track listing

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  1. "Anthem – 2002 FIFA World Cup Official Anthem" (orchestra version with choral introduction) – 4:31
  2. "Anthem – 2002 FIFA World Cup Official Anthem" (synthesizer version) – 3:30
  3. "Anthem – JS 16 Radio Edit – 2002 FIFA World Cup Official Anthem" (radio edit) – 3:44
  4. "Anthem – Takkyu Ishino Remix Radio Edit – 2002 Fifa World Cup Official Anthem" (radio edit) – 3:36

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "FIFA World Cup Official Songs: Every Anthem from 1962-2022". Goal. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
  2. ^ "GOLD ALBUM 他認定作品 2002年6月度" [Gold Albums, and other certified works. June 2002 Edition] (PDF). The Record (Bulletin) (in Japanese). 513. Chūō, Tokyo: Recording Industry Association of Japan: 10. August 10, 2002. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 17, 2014. Retrieved January 17, 2014.
  3. ^ "Vangelis" (select "Single" tab). Official Charts Company.
  4. ^ "RIAJ Yearbook 2003" (PDF). RIAJ. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
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