EA’S 2006 FIFA WORLD CUP MUSIC SOUNDTRACK SETS THE STAGE FOR SOCCER GLORY
April 18th, 2006
Turn up the music, raise your hands and voices and join the celebration! Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS) today revealed the 35 songs that will usher in the 2006 FIFA World CupTM. In EA’s 2006 FIFA World CupTM true soccer champions will step onto the pitch to play their heroes in a pixel-perfect emulation of the real world where their favorite superstar players move just as they do in real life, the stadiums are rendered to photo-realistic excellence and adrenaline-pumping music fills the air.
Steve Schnur, Worldwide Executive of Music at EA commented, “The FIFA World Cup is the most exhilarating, action-packed and emotional sports event in the world. No matter where you are – London, Munich, Sao Paolo or Tokyo – unforgettable songs pulsate through the stadiums, flood the streets and fill your heart. That is the spirit that we wanted to capture for the in-game soundtrack in 2006 FIFA World Cup. We have assembled an unparalleled collection of exhilarating music from around the world that guarantees there’s something for everyone.”
Through mass exposure to soccer fans, the following 35 songs will become synonymous with the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany worldwide. This one-of-a-kind mix of music is available exclusively at www.ea.com/2006fifaworldcup. Soccer, videogame and music fans can visit the site to listen to streaming music clips, learn more about the bands and get details about the videogame.
SONG ARTIST COUNTRY
9 To 5 Lady Sovereign England
A Pain That I Am Used To (Jacque Lu Cont Remix) Depeche Mode England
Aloha (Wari Boom) Polinesia Spain
And Do You Feel Scared (The Eric Prydz Mix) Howard Jones England/Sweden
Big City Life Mattafix England
Chelsea Stefy Rae USA
Cuentale Ivy Queen Puerto Rico
Dance In My Blood Men Women And Children USA
Definition Resin Dogs featuring Mystro & Hau Australia
DesiRock Swami England
Destroy Everthing You Touch Ladytron England
Do-Dee-Dee-Deem-Dum (Sculptured) Calanit Israel
Down In the Past (Moonbootica Remix) Mando Diao Sweden
Fighter Maximus Dan Trinidad
Hip Hip Hooray (Dub Mix) Sneaky Soundsystem Australia
Ié Mãe Jah DuSouto Brazil
La Prima Volta F4 Italy
Love Is On Our Side Frank Popp Ensemble Germany
Mas Que Nada Sergio Mendes feat. The Black Eyed Peas Brazil/USA
Namara DT8 Project featuring Mory Kante England/Republic of Guinea
Never Win Fisherspooner USA
People Shining Furius K & Lou Valentino France
Poker Face Van Ness Wu China/Taiwan
Sobremesa Masrhon Dominican Republic
Sweat Urban Puppets Sweden
The Calling KES Trinidad
The Other Way Round Gabin featuring China Moses Italy
The Power Is On The Go! Team England
Tiempo De Drumba (Dj Panko Remix) Ojos De Brujo Spain
Tijuana Makes Me Happy Nortec Collective Mexico
TipTop tiptop Germany
Tokyo, Tokyo Die Raketen Germany
What World Damien J. Carter Germany
Whatever You Want From Life Voicst Holland
X Girlfriend Zola featuring Maduvha South Africa
Players step into the heart of the action to take on their favorite team or most loathed opponent. Featuring stunning visual representations of the world’s superstar players, gamers will experience the 12 official stadiums as they lead their team from qualification to World Cup glory. In addition to controlling one of 127 national teams, players will enjoy the groundbreaking new play modes. Global Challenge tests even the biggest soccer fanatic by recreating classic moments in FIFA World Cup history using modern teams. True champions can challenge their friends in eight-way multiplayer matches and take advantage of tremendous in-game un-lockable content such as legendary players and exclusive soccer apparel.
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