Craig Armstrong who produced a breathless beauty of an album "Space Between Us" in 1997 will be releasing a follow-up solo album soon. No release date is announced as yet but vocal recordings are underway as we speak at the native Scotsman's Glasgow mews studios.

His latest work is the soundtrack for Baz Luhrmann's movie "Moulin Rouge" starring Nicole Kidman and Ewan MacGregor which will be premiered at the Cannes Film Festival this week. This is the second time that Craig has worked with the Australian director, the first when he co-wrote the original score for Romeo + Juliet which single-handedly reinvented Shakespeare to the MTV generation. The Australian director, also known for the hugely successful "Ballroom Dancing" described "Moulin Rouge" as "the Rocky Horror Show meets Titanic".

The "Moulin Rouge" soundtrack features musical arrangements by Craig Armstrong on interesting collaborations and vocals from the stars of the movie as well as other various artistes. In addition, he is responsible for 70 minutes worth of original score for the movie that links the songs.

A full track listing of "Moulin Rouge" are as follows:
1. Lady Marmalade - Christina Aguilera, Pink, Mya and Lil' Kim
2. Diamond Dogs - Beck and Timbaland
3. Children of the Revolution - Bono, Gavin Friday and Maurice Seezer
4. Nature Boy - David Bowie and Massive Attack
5. Le Tango de Roxanne - Jose Felciano (Police's song done ala Tango)
6. Because We Cancan - Fatboy Slim
7. Sparkling Diamonds - Nicole Kidman (mix of Madonna's "Material Girl" and "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend")
8. One Day I'll Fly Away - Nicole Kidman
9. Rhythm of the Night - Valeria
10. Hindi Sad Diamonds - Nicole Kidman and Cast
11. Your Song - Ewan MacGregor (apparently his vocals a cross between Freddy Mercury and Elton John)
12. Elephant Love Medley - Ewan MacGregor and Nicole Kidman
13. Come What May - Ewan MacGregror and Nicole Kidman
14. Compliante De La Butte - Rufus Wainwright

"Moulin Rouge" soundtrack will be released on May 8, 2001. There is an interesting write-up on Craig Armstrong in the Sunday Times with regards to his works (links:http://www.sunday-times.co.uk/news/pages/Sunday-Times/frontpage.html?999)