Instrumental Song from CTV Vancouver 2010 Stephen Brunt Essay

This is the song used in the CTV video essay by Stephen Brunt, which aired before the Vancouver 2010 Closing Ceremonies. Video is available here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kz8tzP3oeDg . The song in the essay starts at about 1:40.

Title: Pure and Simple
Composers: Paul J. Borg & Jared N. Sweetman
Publisher: West One APM

Transcript of essay: " Lets be honest. It didnt start out very well. A tragic death on Day 1. An embarrassing malfunction at the worst possible moment of the Olympic opening ceremonies. The snow melting away on Cypress Mountain. The cauldron crudely fenced off from those who wanted to bask in its glow. It seemed like Canadas Olympics might not recover from that stumbling start. And that was before we realized it wasnt going to be quite so easy to own the podium. Before the crushing pressure to perform at home shattered the confidence of some of Canadas best medal hopes. But even as those inside the Olympic bubble were fretting and wringing their hands. On the outside, on the streets (and not just here in Vancouver and Whistler, but right across Canada) something remarkable was taking place. It was as though an entire country was given permission to feel something it needed to feel. And it was the country that set the tone for these games and NOT the other way around. A sense that began with the torch relay and kept right on building. Even after Alexandre Bilodeaus victory (the historic first gold medal) and those unforgettable images of him with his brother, it wasnt quite the script we were expecting. The story was supposed to be all about winning. About finishing first. About putting a new swagger in our step. It turns out, the swagger was already there. It was just waiting for the right stage. And by the time Jon Montgomery made his famous stroll through the streets of Whistler, all of Canada was walking beside him, reaching for that pitcher of beer. The number of medals didnt really matter. Though, in the end, the numbers going to be just fine. We didnt really need to own anything. What mattered was the occasion. What mattered was the event. What mattered was the excuse to wave the flag and sing the anthem and shout it out loud. Cynicism is easy. So is retreating into historic grudges. So is looking at a world in which what were once borders are now dotted lines at best. And believing it doesnt really matter what you call yourself or where you live. It DOES matter, or at least it can. It IS important to have a share of history. There IS power in the collective experience. And, admit it: it feels good. It feels good to let your heart show."

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[tsaul91]

this is great!

do you by any chance have a link for the download...

and a link for that AMAZING picture?

[JLishere]

@tsaul91 yes, just sent u a msg with the links for all of that :)

[adamnproudcanuck]

this is like the unofficial canadian Anthem since the win(n)ter olympics. Like every Canadian knows this song. :) and I LOVE it.

thanks for uploading

[bettmansucks]

I've been wondering for so long who wrote this song, thanks for uploading!

[stylecarzzz]

if anyone wants to see the video its in my uploads i dont know why they keep taking it down but its up now so please go see it . everyone whos ever dreamed of doing something memorable in their life needs to see tHAT VIDEO . THE INTRO FROM NBC TO THE 2010 WINTER GAMES

[TylerSVT]

@JLishere Can you send me the link too?

[wesmonz]

@JLishere can i also get the picture at full resolution?

[npage009]

Can you send me a link for that photo? its absolutely incredible.

[10transatlanticism]

what an amazing piece of music, listened to it like 200 times now. is there any chance you could send me that song? :)

[peanutwarriorz]

living loves advert :o <3

[stef20519]

This music brings back great memories of the Games in Vancouver. I was there and loved the joy and hospitality of the Canadians.

Would it be possible to send me this piece of music or a link of where I can download it?

Thank you so much!