SEX MIX volume 1

At last some concrete information about the much anticipated ZTT release by Frankie Goes To Hollywood.....SEX MIX

The date of August 6 2012 has been confirmed on the lables official Face Book page, however there is no news on the track list as yet! However we do know that it will not include the much sought after Frankie demo of Slave To The Rhythm which was later recorded and released by Grace Jones. More news and information will be added as we get it so keep dropping by to keep upto date with this exciting release and other Frankie related news.

Frankie say.....updates

So it's been a while since i was here with any Frankie & related updates and as a result you would think that i now have a shed load of information to share with you, right?
Well yes and no would be the answer.
There are snippets to tell but no huge amounts of information are forthcoming about the projects we are going to read about today, however each one brings with it a little more to look forward to over the coming months.

News is out on the web that ZTT are to release another 2CD compilation of Frankie Goes To Hollywood mixes and rareties (can there be many left we wonder?) and the rumour is that it is to be entitled 'Sex Mixes'. Due for release in June 2012 there were rumours that it was to include Frankie's early Demo version of the Grace Jones hit Slave to the Rhythm, however these rumours were quickly dispelled (disaproval by band members maybe?).

Nasher has been hard at work adding the finishing touches to his Autobiography which i can no confirm is due for release in the UK during September and is available to pre-order. Although not Nashers personal choice for the title 'Nasher says Relax' promises to reveal the other side of the Frankie story from the one already told by Holly Johnson is his book 'A Bone in my Flute'.

Staying with Nasher, he continues to work hard in the studio with Liverpudlian outfit Ground Pilots producing their Debut album 'In The Way of The Oceans' which is also due for release later this year. Nasher has brought in  former compatriot Niol Sweeney recently to work on tracks for the album and the early opinion is that the album could be a killer project for all involved

IN ANTICIPATION

In celebration (& anticipation) of Art of the 12" volume 2 out on ZTT/SALVO Monday Feb 20th. Or simply for the smell of it!

ZTT Art of the 12" Volume 2

February 20th 2012 sees Salvo Records/ZTT release The Art of the 12″, Volume Two, a 2-CD compilation of 12inch remixes, celebrating some of the best unreleased and rare mixes from the likes of Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Propaganda, and The Art of Noise. In addition, it features period mixes from artists as diverse as Paul McCartney, Scritti Politti and Mint Juleps. The track list features for the first time on CD the Cassette Single mix of FGTH's 'Two Tribes (Keep the peace') and a previously unreleased mix of Sir Paul McCartney's 'Spies like us'. The resplendent Teutonic beats of Propaganda are back in full effect: The Art of the 12”, Volume II features two tracks previously only available on vinyl: Dr Mabuse Der Spieler and Dr Mabuse (Special Instrumental Mix) as well as a hitherto unheard 12” of Sorry For Laughing. Propaganda's Claudia Brucken teams up with Thomas Leer for another previously unreleased track: the Whammy Mix of Act's Chance. Once again compiled by ZTT archivist Ian Peel who has added in never-before-heard 12” mixes by Instinct, Frankie Goes To Hollywood (of both War! and Relax), Nasty Rox Inc., and rare-as-f*** mixes of the Mint Juleps (with Horn at the helm, sampling Martin Luther King), Das Psycho Rangers and Art of Noise, plus pioneering interludes as used on The Art of the 12” Volume I to break up the long-form madness – and you have the first essential compilation of classic pop in 2012. The full track listing (high lighting rarities)is listed below. Catalogue # SALVOMDCD27 – Element 21" Disc One 1. “you are warmly invited to come inside” – 01:38 2. Frankie Goes to Hollywood: Two Tribes (Keep The Peace) – 15:19 3. Paul McCartney: Spies Like Us (Art of Noise Remix) – 05:26 4. Godley & Creme: Cry (Extended Remix) – 07:25 5. Instinct: Swamp Down (12” Mix) – 06:43 6. Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark: Julia's Song (Extended Version) – 08:33 7. 808 State Vs. Art of Noise: Moments in Love (Massey Mix One) – 05:39 8. Thomas Leer: Heartbeat (Extended Mix) – 08:44 9. “bassline interlude” – 01:00 10. Act: Chance (Whammy Mix) – 07:20 11. Frankie Goes to Hollywood: War (Coming Out of Hiding) – 03:16 12. Propaganda: Dr Mabuse der Spieler (An International Incident) – 05:38 Tracks 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11: previously unreleased Tracks 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 12: previously unreleased on CD Disc Two 1. Scritti Politti: Absolute (Version) – 06:11 2. Art of Noise: Close Up – 07:37 3. Propaganda: Sorry For Laughing (12" Mix) – 05:30 4. das Psych-oh! Rangers: he He Radical (Episode 2) – 07:05 5. “piano interlude” – 01:00 6. Nasty Rox Inc.: What It Is (Live Instrumental Wonder) – 04:00 7. Mint Juleps: Every Kinda People (Parts I, II and III) – 14:00 8. Anne Pigalle: He Stranger (Parts I, II and III) – 07:27 9. 808 State Vs. Art of Noise: Moments in Love (Massey Mix Three) – 05:13 10. “the flash forward” – 03:21 11. Frankie Goes to Hollywood: Relax (Man Has a Sense for the Discovery of Beauty, Part I) – 02:30 12. “zang tuum interlude” – 00:30 13. Art of Noise: Close Up (Hop) – 05:10 14. Propaganda: Dr. Mabuse (Special Instrumental Mix) – 05:27 15. “cadenza” – 01:30 Tracks 5, 6, 9, 11: previously unreleased Tracks 3, 4, 14: previously unreleased on CD

Holly Johnson - Soulstream Deluxe Edition

Released on 26/09/2011
‘Soulstream’ is the third solo album by Holly Johnson, the former lead singer of Frankie Goes To Hollywood. This expanded 2 disc re-issue of 'Soulstream' includes a bonus disc collecting together and celebrating the many dance remixes that were commissioned to promote the album on the queercore dance floors of the time as well as other rarities. It also comes with an extensive 24 page booklet containing lyrics, period photos and an introduction by Holly himself. Originally released in 1999, it was recorded initially in Holly’s home studio with additional strings and brass added in Angel, CTS and Metropolis Studios where it was mastered by Ian Cooper. Originally released on his own ‘Pleasuredome’ record label, the album contains the singles ‘Hallelujah’, ‘Disco Heaven’ and a re-working of his hit song with Frankie Goes to Hollywood, ‘The Power Of Love’.

Another highlight is an update of his resolutelydefiant 1994 anthem ‘Legendary Children (All of Them Queer)’; recorded at a time of immense challenge in Holly’s life due to ill health, it remains one of the most life-affirming of his releases.

Rewind Festival 20th August 2011

Holly Johnson returned to the UK live circut for the first time in 10 years on Saturday 20th August 2011 at Henley-on-Thames to a audience of 40,000.
People of all ages witnessed one of the 80's greatest stars perform tracks from his Frankie Goes To Hollywood days as well as his solo catalogue. Kicking off with Welcome to the Pleasuredome Holly took to the stage at around 10pm to a great reception from the eager crowd who had started arriving from 12pm on the field to witness this event as well as other 80's mega stars. Holly also performed several other FGTH tracks the most suprising being Rage Hard which was out of the whole set maybe the the track the crowd least took to, as well as a number of solo hits from his Debut solo album Blast he performed a total of 8 songs and enjoyed a great interaction with the crowd throughout with Holly himself showing a large smill on more than 1 occassion and comentiing on his Facebook profile at how he felt at the audience participation on The Power of Love. Leaving the stage at the end of his performance Holly looked to his loyal Fans and teased....."MAYBE SEE YOU NEXT TIME"?
The full set list was:
Welcome to the PleasureDome
Rage Hard
Love Train
Heavens Here
Americanos
Two Tribes
The Power of Love
Relax
SEE YOU NEXT TIME HOLLY

NASHER - STAGE IT (pt 2)

Nasher returns to the internet 'airwaves' on Sunday 28th August for the second of his adventures on Stage it, the website where you can play a live gig to your fans from the comfort of your own home.
Nashers first venture into this form was a huge success with the planned 30 minute gig running for 2 hours, YES 2 HOURS.
Playing tracks from all 3 solo albums and maybe the chance of a Frankie cover in the line up aswell FGTH fans won't want to miss this. Th sho kicks off at 8pm BST but you are advised to register in advance at www.stage-it.com to avoid disapointment. SEE YOU THERE.