Where Is It Going ? " is a 2012 single by Orbital , taken from the album '' Wonky '' . The track was released as a three track download only single on 28 August 2012 . A medley of '' Where Is It Going ? '' and Ian Dury 's " Spasticus Autisticus " was performed at the 2012 Summer Paralympics opening ceremony . Orbital performed with the Graeae Theatre Company with John Kelly reprising the Ian Dury performance . The version in the ceremony featured a sample of Professor Stephen Hawking 's voice saying " transform our perceptions " . Hawking joined the band on stage during the performance and wore their trademark torch glasses
2012 Summer Paralympics opening ceremony
2012 Summer Paralympics opening ceremony
Where Is It Going?