In commemoration of these events, Sony Classical will release two newly remastered versions of the original TITANIC soundtrack with extensive bonus material. The standard album includes an unreleased disc of period music recorded for the movie by I Salonisti. I Salonisti is the 5-piece quintet that appears in the film. Director James Cameron painstakingly researched the music that was played on the ship and hired them to record authentic music from the period – specifically, the music that all bands from the White Star Line would have been required to perform when hired to play as employees of the prestigious cruise fleet. Arranger and music historian/advisor John Altman oversaw the process and was tasked with taking the White Star Line official playlist, arranging and recording those songs for the film. Two of the marquee songs on the disc I Salonisti: Gentlemen, It Has Been a Privilege Playing with You Tonight are “Nearer My God To Thee” which was the last song played by the band as the ship went down, and “Song of Autumn” which does not appear in the movie, but is rumored to be the actual song that the band played as the ship went down.

TITANTIC: Collector’s Anniversary Edition will include two additional discs featuring the remastered BACK TO TITANIC soundtrack and Popular Music From The Titanic Era, which is a new compilation of songs from the early 1900’s.

The music from this blockbuster music is central to the film and has always been widely embraced by fans. The original TITANIC soundtrack sold over 26 million units worldwide and the BACK TO TITANIC soundtrack sold over 3 million units worldwide.

Of the new releases, composer and conductor James Horner says, “I’m thrilled that Sony Classical is re-releasing the soundtrack album to TITANIC. It is wonderful to know that the original music has retained its magic through all of these years.”

Of the new film version, director James Cameron says, “There’s a whole generation that’s never seen TITANIC as it was meant to be seen, on the big screen. And this will be TITANIC as you’ve never seen it before, digitally re-mastered at 4K and painstakingly converted to 3D. With the emotional power intact and the images more powerful than ever, this will be an epic experience for fans and newcomers alike.”

The film is released by Paramount Pictures, Twentieth Century Fox and Lightstorm. Written, directed and produced by Cameron, TITANIC is the second highest grossing movie of all time. It is one of only three films to have received a record 11 Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Director; and launched the careers of stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet.

He has an arm full of tattoos – everything from trees to angels to poetry – and a trilby straight from Shoreditch. He looks more like someone from Red Hot Chili Peppers that you never noticed before. He is stunning, with looks somewhere between Latin matinee idol and ruggedly handsome Brando-esque actor and his voice is amazing- a thing of natural wonder, but while it can often blow the roof off, it can also, crucially, do understatement as well

His debut album ‘Ramin’ is out on March 5th on Masterworks/Sony Music. Produced by Tom Nichols (Celine Dion, Hayley Westenra) it’s a diary entry from one of the world’s great vocal talents that includes not only his own compositions but covers of Bryan Adams and Muse songs, his take on the mighty Music of the Night from The Phantom of the Opera as well as brand new material from songwriting heavyweights like Ryan Tedder (Leona Lewis’ Bleeding Love).

What else do you need in your life?!

Recorded during Cliff’s Soulicious arena tour, this brand new live show features 18 instantly recognisable hits from his incredible career, alongside a line up of soul classics and brand new songs taken from his recent Soulicious duets album.

Fans are in for an even bigger treat from THE SOULICIOUS TOUR DVD as Cliff is joined on stage by a distinguished line up of soul stars, including Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr., Lamont Dozier, Jaki Graham, James Ingram, Freda Payne and Percy Sledge. Cliff classics including ‘Living Doll’, ‘Summer Holiday’, ‘We Don’t Talk Any More’, and ‘Miss You Nights’ feature alongside some fabulous soul classics including ‘Let The Sun Shine’, ‘How Sweet It Is’, ‘When A Man Loves A Woman’ and the hit duet with Freda Payne from the Soulicious album ‘Saving a Life’. Fans old and new are bound to revel in a genuinely original and refreshing concert packed to the rafters with all that has made Cliff a national institution!

Cliff said: “It’s been a thrill to share the stage with these great artists, some of who sang with me on my new album, and I am always just as excited at the prospect of performing my own hits live, once again. My fans bought them and I want to sing them!” He added: “I want to give the fans a dynamic new show that includes all their favourites, as well as a host of great soul songs with a little help from an amazing line-up of guest stars. “

CLIFF RICHARD: THE SOULICIOUS TOUR DVD is definitely not one to be missed. With Cliff as vital and engaging as ever, this release marks a genuine chance for fans to catch up with their icon as he mixes the old with the new in a way no-one will have seen before.

It’s time to board the Soul Train – and with Cliff at the controls, you’re in for an exciting ride!

You know it, you love it, but have you underestimated just how many times it has been covered?  We discovered (and suffered) more than 70 versions – who knew unrequited love was so popular!

Remind yourselves of that Christmas heartache with Wham!’s classic original, then enjoy the top ten ‘Last Christmas’ re-hashes – I think JLS in the X Factor final might be my favourite, oh and wrapped up Coldplay. Hankies at the
ready….

Wham
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8gmARGvPlI

Glee
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Jm0WxmABpk&ob=av2e

JLS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Osho-i_tEWA

Florence and The Machine
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hAJIPn4ldY

Coldplay
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAqgAfgAp00

Savage Garden
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hl20NyU4R1k

Manic Street Preachers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K16CRyfqwdg

Carrie Underwood
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PPL0n6Rx0E

Taylor Swift
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IF6mF0ebX6Q

Whigfield
http://youtu.be/ukR45s2YDDE

TOWIE
Coming Soon!

The beautiful ballad has been given the remix treatment from Digital Dog. Check out the video below:

CLICK HERE

Steel Panther Balls Out battles Game

Meanwhile – check out this footage from their Balls Out photoshoot. Part 2 will be forthcoming….

And to celebrate – we have some footage of the Making of the Album as described by Darren himself. Amazing stuff!