Out the Blue (Sub Focus song)

"Out the Blue" is the second single by British DJ and record producer Sub Focus to be released from his second studio album Torus. The song features vocals from English singer Alice Gold. The song was Sub Focus's highest-charting single until the release of "Tidal Wave".

"Out the Blue"
Single by Sub Focus featuring Alice Gold
from the album Torus
B-side	"Out the Blue" (Xilent remix)
Released	27 April 2012
Recorded	2010–12
Genre	Drum and bass chiptune
Length	3:18
Label	Virgin EMI Mercury RAM
Songwriter(s)	Nick Douwma Alice McLaughlin Bryn Christopher
Producer(s)	Sub Focus
Sub Focus singles chronology
"Falling Down" (2012) "Out the Blue" (2012) "Tidal Wave" (2012)

Background and release

Douwma wrote the song in mid-2010 and worked with several vocalists on demo versions of the song.[1] During many DJ sets, including the Ultra Music Festival in 2011, he played a version of the song, featuring a vocoded vocal sample. The demo versions of the song also feature a variation in the melody that was cut out of the final version.[2][3] Eventually, Alice Gold recorded the version that Douwma would go on to release as a single.

Music video

A music video to accompany the release of "Out the Blue" was first released onto YouTube on 2 April 2012 at a total length of three minutes and twenty-eight seconds.[4]

Track listing

Digital download

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Out the Blue" (featuring Alice Gold) (radio edit)	3:18
2.	"Out the Blue" (featuring Alice Gold) (club mix)	4:35
3.	"Out the Blue" (featuring Alice Gold) (Laidback Luke remix)	5:54
4.	"Out the Blue" (featuring Alice Gold) (Xilent remix)	5:02
5.	"Out the Blue" (featuring Alice Gold) (xxxy remix)	4:52

12" vinyl

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Out the Blue" (featuring Alice Gold)	4:35
2.	"Out the Blue" (featuring Alice Gold) (Xilent remix)	5:02

Chart performance

Chart (2012)	Peak position
Scotland (OCC)[5]	28
UK Dance (OCC)[6]	5
UK Singles (OCC)[7]	23

Release history

Region	Date	Format	Label
United Kingdom	27 April 2012[8]	12" digital download	Virgin EMI Mercury RAM

References

1. "Sub Focus talks new album Torus track-by-track - Out The Blue Feat. Alice Gold". MusicRadar. 23 September 2013.
2. "Ultra 2011 - Sub Focus - Out of the Blue". YouTube. 2 April 2011.
3. "Sub Focus - Out the Blue (old instrumental)". YouTube. 7 November 2010.
4. Sub Focus - Out The Blue ft. Alice Gold. YouTube
5. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
6. "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company.
7. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
8. "iTunes - Music - Out the Blue (Remixes) [feat. Alice Gold] - EP by Sub Focus".