1320lichtie Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Gordon Strachan and the Scotland National Team have given their backing to a new European Qualifier campaign song recorded specially by festival favourites Vigo Thieves. The Wishaw-based rock quintet who became the first unsigned band to sell-out the legendary King Tuts and have since sold out the Arches and 02 ABC are also avid Scotland supporters and were inspired to write their concert anthem, Believe, by their travels following the national team. The band played a secret gig at the teams headquarters, Mar Hall, on Monday and performed the track live before fellow SSC members and the entire Scotland squad and backroom team. Believe will be played before all home matches in Group D, starting with Saturdays match against Georgia at Ibrox Stadium. Gordon Strachan, the Scotland National Coach, is a music aficionado and long-time friend to Scottish legend Rod Stewart and Tim Booth, lead singer of James. He said: I am a lover of football and music and think the two are intertwined, especially in the build-up to big matches like the ones we are about to embark on. I heard the song for the first time last week and was impressed: it captures the mood of the Scotland supporters and the optimism to believe that we can sustain a challenge and qualify for Euro 2016. Im sure it will prove a popular part of the pre-match build-up and we were delighted to show our support when they came to the team hotel to play. Stevie Jukes, lead singer of Vigo Thieves said: "We're honoured to have Believe feature as the official song for the We Are Scotland campaign as we are all passionate Scotland fans. 'Rush of blood, through my veins, as the fear starts to fade, I believe' is one of the lyrics to the verse which can be compared to how the players, management and fans feel when the nerves start to settle and we go on to win a match. I think the song will echo the swell of optimism thats present in the Scotland team and hopefully the fans embrace it." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmcca5 Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Just bought their ep on the back of this, see what it's like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASTA Mick Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Another shitey gimmick for a handful of fans to try and justify the massive price increase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khana Lagur Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Another shitey gimmick for a handful of fans to try and justify distract attention from the massive price increase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TartanSpice Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 I'm a bit confused here. Is the song in the video the 'new European Qualifier campaign song'? Because the YouTube date says that it's from almost a year and a half ago... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320lichtie Posted October 6, 2014 Author Share Posted October 6, 2014 I'm a bit confused here. Is the song in the video the 'new European Qualifier campaign song'? Because the YouTube date says that it's from almost a year and a half ago... Seems to be, the song on iTunes has the We Are Scotland cover photo on it now. Actually a no bad song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Endell Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Gordon Strachan and the Scotland National Team have given their backing to a new European Qualifier campaign song recorded specially by festival favourites Vigo Thieves. The Wishaw-based rock quintet who became the first unsigned band to sell-out the legendary King Tuts and have since sold out the Arches and 02 ABC are also avid Scotland supporters and were inspired to write their concert anthem, Believe, by their travels following the national team. The band played a secret gig at the teams headquarters, Mar Hall, on Monday and performed the track live before fellow SSC members and the entire Scotland squad and backroom team. Believe will be played before all home matches in Group D, starting with Saturdays match against Georgia at Ibrox Stadium. Gordon Strachan, the Scotland National Coach, is a music aficionado and long-time friend to Scottish legend Rod Stewart and Tim Booth, lead singer of James. He said: I am a lover of football and music and think the two are intertwined, especially in the build-up to big matches like the ones we are about to embark on. I heard the song for the first time last week and was impressed: it captures the mood of the Scotland supporters and the optimism to believe that we can sustain a challenge and qualify for Euro 2016. Im sure it will prove a popular part of the pre-match build-up and we were delighted to show our support when they came to the team hotel to play. Stevie Jukes, lead singer of Vigo Thieves said: "We're honoured to have Believe feature as the official song for the We Are Scotland campaign as we are all passionate Scotland fans. 'Rush of blood, through my veins, as the fear starts to fade, I believe' is one of the lyrics to the verse which can be compared to how the players, management and fans feel when the nerves start to settle and we go on to win a match. I think the song will echo the swell of optimism thats present in the Scotland team and hopefully the fans embrace it." http://youtu.be/AjNykXq-rWo Even Rod himself doesn't claim to be Scottish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flynnyboy Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Played football for a few years with Barry from the band. No a bad left back at all. Massive Scotland fan, travels away frequently for the games. He is a sound lad and they are an excellent band. Hope it helps them break through properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmcca5 Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 The Ep is not bad, I like the song Belive and think it could catch on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liviloyal Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Vigos are a cracking band! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Endell Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Jings. That's painful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TA Footsoldier Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Never knew Rangers fans support Scotland! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ger intae them Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Eh.... gers fans make up the biggest proportion of scotland fans at any game. Everyone knows it, most cant get over it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iainmac1 Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Eh.... gers fans make up the biggest proportion of scotland fans at any game. Everyone knows it, most cant get over it though. Maybe last century Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wigtownshire-Matt Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Saw them supporting The View a year or two ago. Good choice SFA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debian Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Good band, but personally knowing Stevie Jukes, the guy is not what you want associated. Grade A tosser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmcca5 Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 I think it's quite a different approach by the SFA, quote impressed for once. Hop the band and the team goes on to great things! Been listening to their up quite a lot over the last few days. Reminiscent of U2 when they were good, some nice wee catchy synth and guitar riffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ger intae them Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Noticed that darren fletcher and dave king were front row at the gig... doing a deal for new player/manager? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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