Beautiful Goal Explained

Beautiful Goal
Cover:Beautiful Goal (Paul Oakenfold).jpg
Type:single
Artist:Paul Oakenfold
Released:19 June 2006
Recorded:EARS
Genre:Electronica
Length:1:34

"Beautiful Goal" is a short single by Paul Oakenfold, used in the FIFA video game series and encapsulating the passion and pride of the United Kingdom. Released as a separate soundtrack, subsequently it was licensed to Major League Soccer for use in television advertisements.[1] 2007 became the third year in a row with "Beautiful Goal" being used for the FIFA series. It was completed with a backing riff by Andy Munroe, an amateur guitarist from South Accrington. Oakenfold's previous work includes the Big Brother (UK) theme tune.[2]

Notes and References

  1. News: Video game tunes go classical and mainstream . 2007-08-08 . USA Today . Ryan . Pearson . 2005-08-07.
  2. http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/s149/big-brother/news/a332981/paul-oakenfold-im-proud-of-the-big-brother-theme.html%7Ctitle=Big Brother Work