Focus Music Notes. "Out of the Blues". Popular music through the decades

FILTH, the Original Soundtrack album for the eagerly anticipated film adaptation for the novel of the same name written by Irvine Welsh (Trainspotting), is released through Island Records on September 23rd. The album is packed with all-time classics featuring among others, The Shirelles, Billy Ocean, Tom Jones and Wilson Pickett, plus original music by Grammy nominated composer Clint Mansell (Black Swan, Requiem For A Dream). The 12-track album is a collection of established hits and classic songs, which play a memorable and integral role in the film. “Filth” is filled with a stellar cast of British actors, starring Golden Globe nominated actor James McAvoy (X-Men: First Class), BAFTA winning Jamie Bell (Billy Elliot) and Imogen Poots (Fright Night). “Filth” will be released in Scottish cinemas on September 27th, and a week later for the rest of UK. The full album tracklisting is as follows: 1. Robbo’s Theme – Clint Mansell 2. Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow – Th

Ray Foxx released his seminal debut single ‘The Trumpeter’ in 2011, which like many underground house hits, began life as an instrumental. When R&B songstress Lovelle added her vocals, it became ‘ La Musica (The Trumpeter) ’ , and went on to get an official release, fast becoming a huge summer dancefloor smash and kickstarting a revival of house music to mainstream ears. Now, Ray Foxx returns with his new single ‘Boom Boom (Heartbeat)’ on August 12t h, a joyful and uplifting club track, featuring the luscious vocals of London based singer and Wookie collaborator Rachel K Collier. Already gaining strong radio support across Radio 1, 1Xtra Capital FM and with remixes from Crazibiza, Taiki & Nulight, Rivaz, L Plus and Ray himself ‘Boom Boom (Heartbeat)’ looks set to be another summer anthem. Boom Boom (Heartbeat) [feat. Rachel K Collier] - EP - Ray Foxx available on iTunes  Watch Boom Boom Watch Musica (The Trumpeter)

A decade since his incredible live performances at Knebworth, the biggest UK pop concert ever, Robbie Williams releases ‘Live At Knebworth – 10th Anniversary Edition’ on 29th July 2013.  The remixed and remastered DVD commemorates ten years since this monumental three-day live experience, drawing crowds of over 375,000 and a further 3.5 million who watched live on television and online. It will be available in HD and Blu-Ray for the first time and includes two never-seen-before performances. A Deluxe Box Set will also be available with a 60-page book containing a new Robbie Williams interview and commentary by Chris heath and iconic images from the three shows. Live At Knebworth – 10th Anniversary Edition Remixed and Remastered and available in HD on Blu-Ray for the first time.  Includes: • 2 never-seen-before performances • ‘Back for Good’ with Mark Owen • The full show, remixed and remastered in Stereo and 5.1 • The 2003 Documentary ‘Moments of Mass Distraction’ The Deluxe Box