After a year keeping the secret, the artists finally reveal the official song of UEFA EURO 2020. It is also accompanied by a video starring the same singers.
Sony Music Netherlands today announces the release of the official UEFA EURO 2020 song “We Are The People” by Martin Garrix, featuring Bono and The Edge.
After more than a year in advance and having to keep this a secret, the track is now available to stream and download through all digital service providers. The song is accompanied by an official music video starring all three artists. The images work in synergy with the song and together they create an uplifting and inspiring story.
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With the track in development for three years, Garrix felt early in the creative process that Bono’s voice would be a perfect fit on “We Are the People.” His vision came true when both Bono and his U2 bandmate The Edge agreed to appear on the song. The collaboration evolved further with Bono writing the lyrics and creating melodies and The Edge adding the main guitar riffs, resulting in a perfect blend of the signature sounds of all the artists.
Martin Garrix: “Creating the music for one of the biggest sporting events in the world together with Bono and The Edge has been an incredible experience. I am so proud of what we did together and excited to finally share it with the world! “
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“We Are The People” hopes to reflect the positivity, hope and determination necessary for any team to succeed, as well as offering a sense of togetherness that fits the UEFA EURO 2020 theme: Unity. For the first time in the history of the EURO, the tournament is played across the continent, which will show the main theme of unity everywhere.
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Along with the official track, Garrix has also produced the official stoppage and broadcast the music of the tournament. Released on his 25th birthday, the song is a testament to his impressive march through the ranks of the music industry thus far. Every UEFA EURO championship since 1992 has had an official song featuring artists such as Nelly Furtado, Simply Red and Enrique Iglesias as the tournament’s soundtrack in the past.
“The long wait is almost over and we are delighted to officially present the official UEFA EURO 2020 song ‘We Are The People’, featuring some of the world’s most famous artists such as Martin Garrix, Bono and The Edge,” he said. UEFA’s marketing department. director Guy-Laurent Epstein.
