Distorted guitar riffs and drums reminiscent of the fans' drums in a football stadium set the mood for the major sporting event of the year.

Composed by Dan Foster

Nerves are on edge right before kick-off in the Ruhr derby. Will the defense hold this time? 70s hard rock with funk elements and samples of fan chants.

Composed by Dan Foster

Like the ancient Roman gladiators, doomed to fight or die and hungry for victory, the hardened athletes march out of the catacombs of the arena. Meanwhile the atmosphere in the stands is boiling.

Composed by Dan Foster

Foul! Writhing in apparent agony on the lush green turf, the opponents' man-marker lies on the ground. The referee signals a free kick.

Composed by Dan Foster

The meanwhile 39-year-old top star of the long-established, Southern European club wants to show everybody one last time. It is however becoming increasingly clear that at this point, the previously so sure-footed top scorer has become a handicap for his own team. Savoury, relentless rock.

Composed by Dan Foster

Doping in professional sport: An open secret, at last since the tragic death of the at the time only 26-year-old German athlete Birgit Dressel in 1987. Powerful rock riffs with a hint of danger.

Composed by Dan Foster

At the Hockenheimring, spectators are camping out in the light drizzle. The clammy pleasure is interrupted around every minute and a half, when one Formula One racer after another passes the long straight to the deafening roar of the high-powered racing engines. Riff rock with a guitar solo.

Composed by Dan Foster

The preliminary reporting for THE major sporting event of the year has been underway for almost twenty minutes. With colourful windscreens on their reporter microphones, experts from various broadcasters are standing photogenically in the scenery discussing important hard facts. In the background, final preparations are being made for the opulent opening ceremony.

Composed by Dan Foster

Cool in the pool! On hot, muggy summer days, the surrounding bodies of water attract city dwellers like moths to a flame. More and more people are also discovering the promises of new, popular water sports such as stand-up paddling.

Composed by Dan Foster