Music to pump up spectators at venues

Spectators are being treated to an eclectic mix of music to keep them entertained and pumped up during the Beijing Olympics.

Played during breaks between competitions, the tracks are a heady compendium of Chinese and Western hits, with the odd addition of a commentary.

Blondie's The Tide Is High has been proving to be a favorite at the weightlifting venue, which has also aired United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's appeal for peace.