Ceremony's throbbing soundtrack adds aural excitement to a visual spectacular

Danny Boyle's track selections for the Olympics opener ranged from the Sex Pistols to Elgar, and all points in betweenA wide variety of different British musical styles provided the soundtrack to the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics.Here are some of the tracks on the playlist, both as part of the pre-show and main event:• Abide With Me• All Day and All of the Night – The Kinks• A Message to You Rudy – The Specials• Arrival of the Queen of Sheba – Handel• Back to Life ...

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