The Baseline is the centre of East London’s seedy club scene—and the queue at the door usually stretches to the next block. Danny works at the door – breaking up fights or dealing with drunken youngsters. But when he saves the club owner and local gang leader, Terry, from a hitman he finds himself up to his neck in the underground scene he’d so bitterly wanted to avoid. Danny is promoted to manager, but only on the condition that he turns a blind eye to the shady dealings taking place on and off the dance floor. Danny and his girlfriend Jessica dream of opening their own club, but Danny is forced to make the ultimate sacrifice when he has to choose between loyalty, morality, and his own dreams of escape.

The music was written by Nigel Clarke and Michael Csányi-Wills (The Little Polar Bear, The Little Vampire), offering the composers a chance to showcase a different side of their work. With prominent use of the cello, among other techniques, the composers are remarkably successful in capturing the setting and portraying it in the music (the nightclub scene; the violent, gritty environment; etc.). In addition to numerous photos from the production, the CD booklet contains a foreword by director Brendon O’Loughlin (Track 15). We are delighted to present this CD to you as a world premiere release.

Baseline (2010)

01. Baseline (Main Theme) 3:10
02. I’m Not Negotiating 2:35
03. Behind Bars 1:28
04. Bad Company 3:33
05. Who The Fuck Sent you 4:03
06. Gangland 2:04
07. So Proud Of You 0:57
08. Brick Lane 6:10
09. Terry’s Put The Word Out 2:37
10. There Has To Be More 2:39
11. Crackheads on Credit 4:40
12. Before The Hit 1:49
13. Getting Even & Reprise 9:11
14. Move With The Baseline * 4:16
15. Bonus Track – Director Brendon O’Loughlin Commentary on the Score 2:43

* Track 14 "Move with the Baseline“ – Performed by Ruby Turner