In what is believed to be the first time a local community has banded
together to record, produce and release a single, the charity is
hoping that the record will not simply be perceived as a novelty
gimmick, but rather that the song is judged upon its artistic merit.
The record has been described by Bowie’s record company as
‘unbelievably professional and full of passion’ and the overall
project “as one of the most inspirational, ambitious, complex and
inclusive community projects imaginable.”

The song which features 12 lead vocalists, 5 musicians and a choir of
60, collectively known as the Helensburgh Heroes Experience, was
recorded in Glasgow’s Carlton Studios and on location in a local hall
in Helensburgh. Helensburgh born Kenny Hyslop, a professional musician
with Scots bands such as SLIK, Skids and Simple Minds, was the
record’s producer.

The single can be heard at http://www.helensburghheroes.com and is now
available to download from popular online music sites such as Itunes,
Napster and Emusic.

The Charity is hoping that the single will not only attract commercial
success, thus helping it to raise funds for much needed local arts and
music facilities, but that it will also raise the profile of the past
and present Helensburgh residents who have found global acclaim in the
arts, sport, business and sciences, for example John Logie Baird and
Deborah Kerr, and will inspire other communities to attempt similar
projects.

About Helensburgh Heroes
Helensburgh Heroes is a Scottish charity aimed at promoting
regeneration through the arts, culture and heritage. As the name
suggests, it is a fresh and dynamic collection of local people based
in the Clyde side town of Helensburgh, and holds its roots in
celebrating past and present local residents who have found global
acclaim in the arts, sport, business and sciences, for example John
Logie Baird and Deborah Kerr. The charity prides itself on its ethos
of involving the local community in any Helensburgh Heroes endeavours,
and has the overall aim of establishing a much needed permanent arts
and leisure facility in the area, to assist and inspire the local
community (young people in particular) to reach their full creative
potential.

http://www.helensburghheroes.com