Nick Franglen from Lemon Jelly has been using London Bridge and its human traffic to create a 24-hour piece of music – armed only with a theremin.
Hiding beneath the arches – surrounded by effects pedals and a mixing desk I caught up with the musician just as it all got going.
Universal Music says it hasn’t ruled out Amy Winehouse opening the London Olympics in 2012.
In an interview with 6 Music Marc Robinson, director of film and music, claimed any of Universal’s artists could feature and there’s been a great deal of interest already from some acts.
“I think every artist is keen to get involved in these events, obviously they (Olympic commitee) are going to have a strong vision of what they want in their ceremonies so it’s up to us to assist them with what they can do musically,” he said.
It’s the first partnership of its kind by an Olympic organiser.
Live Aid mastermind Midge Ure has told 6 Music he is planning another fund raising concert. It follows the recent news that Mick Karn, former bass player with the band Japan, has been diagnosed with terminal cancer.
