Clubbed - Film Soundtrack

[Mike]

not clued up that much about it

but as the trailer demos the soundtrack takes an interesting approach

Clubbed is in UK cinemas nationwide on 16th January 2009.

CLUBBED - a journey through family and fear set in the violent world of 80s clubland.

Danny - a lonely factory worker intimidated by life - is battered and humiliated in front of his kids in a random act of violence. His already bleak existence sinks further into the abyss. On the verge of total breakdown, he decides to fight back.

He meets a group of nightclub doormen who take him in and give him the confidence to stand his ground. As he is drawn deeper into their world, he becomes embroiled with the local gangland boss, setting in motion a chain of events with shockingly brutal consequences.

The soundtrack to Clubbed features a selection of some of the stand out club tunes from the early 80's scene. Original Jamaican Ska, Northern Soul classics, Dance anthems and unforgettable R&B all beautifully fuse together to form a small piece of perfection.

The original music which predominantly features a wonderfully, contemporary orchestral score by composer Paul Heard revolves around four distinct character themes which reflect struggle, relationships, betrayal and growth.

Paul co-founded the Manchester based band M-People which during their ten-year reign as the world's no. 1 dance act, sold more than 11 million records. Their best known singles were Moving On Up and Search For a Hero while their 1994 album, Bizarre Fruit, was in the UK charts for some 2 1/2 years.

Clubbed's writer Geoff Thompson hails from Coventry, the home of the Two Tone movement of the late 70's and early 80's. This sound took the energy and the politics of punk, but replaced buzz saw guitars with choppy rhythms, horn sections as well as the style and rhythm of Jamaican Ska to create a distinctive style. This musical innovation took its roots from Caribbean Ska, Rock Steady and Reggae. It was honed into the multi-racial sound of Two-Tone by bands such as The Specials, The Selecter and The Beat.

Clubbed's soundtrack embraces all these influences as it takes us on a musical jouney through this defining era.

Full list of commercial tracks that are featured in CLUBBED:

1. GOOD TIMES Performed by Chic

2. KEEP THE FIRE BURNING Performed by Gwen McCrae

3. THERE'S GOT TO BE RAIN IN YOUR LIFE Performed by Dorothy Norwood

4. WALKIN' UP A ONE WAY STREET Performed by Willie Tee

5. TRAIN TO TAMPA Performed by Sam Dees

6. IF YOU WANT ME TO BE MORE OF A WOMAN (YOU GOT TO BE MORE OF A MAN) Performed by Lorraine Johnson

7. WARLOCK Performed by Jackie Mittoo

8. FORGET ME NOTS Performed by Patrice Rushen

9. DETERMINATION Performed by Roland Alphonso

10. CRY TO ME Performed by Loleatta Holloway

11. EVERYBODY DANCE Performed by Chic

12. NOBODY'S GONNA GET YOUR MAMA Performed by Peggy Scott

13. HUGH MINGUS Performed by Nine Ton Peanut Smugglers

14. I'LL GET OFF AT THE NEXT STOP Performed by Carol Anderson

15. RIDING HIGH Performed by Faze-O

16. JAMAICA SKA Performed by Byron Lee & The Dragonaires

17. TWENTY YEARS LATER Performed by Bobby Hutton

18. GET ME BACK ON TIME, ENGINE NUMBER 9 Performed by Wilson Pickett

19. IS IT LOVE YOU'RE AFTER Performed by Rose Royce

20. FUNKY SOUL Performed by David Batiste & The Gladiators

21. CRAM Performed by Tony Cook

22. GETTING UPTOWN (TO GET DOWN) Performed by United 8

23. TESTIMONY OF A FOOL Performed by Bobby Purify

24. BLOWING MY MIND TO PIECES Performed by Bob Relf

25. ANYTHING IS FAIR IN LOVE AND WAR Performed by Sam Dees

[Guest nubes]

Must say ..this looks pretty impressive...luv gritty British films like these....Delxxxx

[Guest TONY ROUNCE]

Saw a press screening in November - it is a very strong film indeed, with an excellent cast that includes Colin Salmon from Prime Suspect, the wonderful Maxine Peake and a real star turn from Mel Raido in the central role - he played Harry Roberts in the ITV mini series "He Kills Coppers".

It's directed by my pal Neil Thompson, who used to be the lead singer of Small Hours, who still loves his soul and who chose all the sountrack selections himself.

Well worth 90-odd minutes of anyone's time!

Edited December 12, 2008 by TONY ROUNCE

[Guest Beeks]

Not heard about this...looks good though...will definately check it

[Guest nubes]

Saw a press screening in November - it is a very strong film indeed, with an excellent cast that includes Colin Salmon from Prime Suspect, the wonderful Maxine Peake and a real star turn from Mel Raido in the central role - he played Harry Roberts in the ITV mini series "He Kills Coppers".

It's directed by my pal Neil Thompson, who used to be the lead singer of Small Hours, who still loves his soul and who chose all the sountrack selections himself.

Well worth 90-odd minutes of anyone's time!

I like him ...Delxxx

[Eddie Hubbard]

Brilliant soundtrack - Sam Dees " Train to tampa "- wow !! Best,Eddie

[Guest]

Not heard about this...looks good though...will definately check it

Me too DEFINITELY! Looks like a goodie (Find the word finite within and you've cracked it Russ......how many times?!? Aggggggggggggggh! )

[Tabs]

Agreed Del. When we do a film right it can't be beaten.

Good review here on IMDB.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0856778/

Must say ..this looks pretty impressive...luv gritty British films like these....Delxxxx

[Guest Paul]

Hello,

I worked as music consultant on Clubbed with director Neil Thompson and music supervisor Olav Wyper.

Neil is a big soul fan and had the confidence to agree to some pretty obscure music selections by Bob Relf, Sam Dees, Carol Anderson, Bobby Hutton, Tony Cook, Bobby Purify, Lorraine Johnson, Dorothy Norwood, David Batiste etc.

The film will be released in UK and European cinemas in February 2009. I've delayed the release of the Sam Dees single 'Fool Of The Year' / 'Train To Tampa' (Shotgun SHOT 103) to coincide with the film launch. We will also reissue 'Twenty Years Later' by Bobby Hutton (Selecta SSP 8002) at the same time.

The Clubbed soundtrack album features sixteen tracks from the film, including all of the soul and funk tracks licensed by Millbrand / Selecta and our clients plus three reggae tracks (Jackie Mittoo, Roland Alphonsdo and Nine Ton Peanut Smugglers) and three pieces from the original score composed by Paul Heard.

I'm mastering the album right now and it will be released on Formosa Music via PIAS in late January. If the film is successful, an expanded soundtrack album will be issued featuring additional tracks.

Best regards,

Paul Mooney

www.millbrand.com

www.selectarecords.com

[Guest Paul]

P.S. The Clubbed soundtrack album will be dedicated to the memory of BOB RELF who passed way in November 2007, just weeks after production of the film was finished.

Paul

Edited December 13, 2008 by Paul

[Guest Paul]

The Clubbed soundtrack album...

01. Dorothy Norwood - There's Got To Be Rain In Your Life (3:50)

02. Sam Dees - Train To Tampa (3:05)

03. Jackie Mittoo - Warlock (Rhythm Track) (2:23)

04. Roland Alphonso - Determination (Take 4) (2:48)

05. Loleatta Holloway - Cry To Me (Album Version) (5:44)

06. Nine Ton Peanut Smugglers - Hugh Mingus (2:56)

07. Carol Anderson - I'll Get Off At The Next Stop (4:21)

08. Bobby Hutton - Twenty Years Later (Radio Edit) (4:03)

09. David Batiste & The Gladiators - Funky Soul (Parts 1&2) (4:17)

10. Tony Cook - Cram (Remix) (4:31)

11. Bobby Purify - Testimony Of A Fool (3:20)

12. Bob Relf - Blowing My Mind To Pieces (1:58)

13. Sam Dees - Anything Is Fair In Love And War (3:17)

14. Paul Heard - Danny's Theme (1:05)

15. Paul Heard - Sparky's Theme (1:41)

16. Paul Heard - Danny's Strings (2:09)

[wendy]

Oh my GOD. Geoff Thompson wrote this?!! F*cking unbelievable. I will be first in line at the flicks to watch it. Anyone here read 'Watch My Back' - Awesome Anderson up on screen! and a great soundtrack! Havent been this excited about a new release in a long time.

[Guest Paul]

Oh my GOD. Geoff Thompson wrote this?!! F*cking unbelievable. I will be first in line at the flicks to watch it. Anyone here read 'Watch My Back' - Awesome Anderson up on screen! and a great soundtrack! Havent been this excited about a new release in a long time.

Hello Wendy,

I read Geoff's book a couple of years ago and really enjoyed it. He has a very interesting story and it's nice to see he won some major awards.

Best regards,

Paul Mooney

[John Elias]

looks like this is goin' to be my first visit to the flicks for years,Blazin Saddles was last one!!

[wendy]

https://www.dailymotion.com/group/ClubbedTheMovie

lots of clips here but for some reason they arent playing on my computer. still - looks great.

[nsoul2]

https://www.dailymotion.com/group/ClubbedTheMovie

lots of clips here but for some reason they arent playing on my computer. still - looks great.

you can see the trailer clubbed trailer on youtube

i had prob viewing at work from the link,

[Guest Brett F]

Must say that i am a fan of FILM, always loved the femme fatale, dark broody 50's b/w, the French New Wave etc, and i have always thought you could make a brilliant.......(TOTALLY NON SOUL - SCENE RELATED) film, i.e a urban/working class film that has a backdrop of all the wonderful music that our world encompasses,from the deep down ballads of 1960 to the up-tempo movers of the 60's and include the soulful movers of the 70's..........

BRETT

Edited December 16, 2008 by Brett F

[Guest Dante]

Hello,

I worked as music consultant on Clubbed with director Neil Thompson and music supervisor Olav Wyper.

Neil is a big soul fan and had the confidence to agree to some pretty obscure music selections by Bob Relf, Sam Dees, Carol Anderson, Bobby Hutton, Tony Cook, Bobby Purify, Lorraine Johnson, Dorothy Norwood, David Batiste etc.

The film will be released in UK and European cinemas in February 2009. I've delayed the release of the Sam Dees single 'Fool Of The Year' / 'Train To Tampa' (Shotgun SHOT 103) to coincide with the film launch. We will also reissue 'Twenty Years Later' by Bobby Hutton (Selecta SSP 8002) at the same time.

The Clubbed soundtrack album features sixteen tracks from the film, including all of the soul and funk tracks licensed by Millbrand / Selecta and our clients plus three reggae tracks (Jackie Mittoo, Roland Alphonsdo and Nine Ton Peanut Smugglers) and three pieces from the original score composed by Paul Heard.

I'm mastering the album right now and it will be released on Formosa Music via PIAS in late January. If the film is successful, an expanded soundtrack album will be issued featuring additional tracks.

Best regards,

Paul Mooney

www.millbrand.com

www.selectarecords.com

Hi there,

It looks really good. But, do you have any news on when will be released in the States. Here in Mexico we don't get a thing unless it's been over there...

Cheers

[Guest Paul]

Hi there,

It looks really good. But, do you have any news on when will be released in the States. Here in Mexico we don't get a thing unless it's been over there...

Cheers

Hello Dante,

They were making deals for US territories at the Sundance festival earlier this year. I'll try to find out what they set up.

And don't forget a DVD release will follow soon after the UK cinema launch.

Best regards,

Paul