Glideascope Only UK Musician Selected to Perform at the 2006 MIDEM Buzz Band Live Showcase

Glideascope Only UK Musician Selected to Perform at the 2006 MIDEM Buzz Band Live Showcase

LONDON, December 14/PRNewswire/ --

- Cutting Edge Downtempo Artist is on a Career Upsurge as he and his Live
Band Perform With a Showcase of Artists at the Martinez Hotel in Cannes on
24th January

- Glideascope' s Debut Album, "Audio Cinematography," Comes out in March
on Akara Music

Selected from a field of artists drawn from 25 countries, Glideascope is
the only UK artist and one of only 8 musicians in the entire world chosen to
appear in the Buzz Band Showcase at the 40th MIDEM conference. Held each
January in France, MIDEM is the premiere music showcase on the planet,
bringing together music makers with movers and shakers, shaping the music
industry for the year to come.

Virginie Perrault from the artistic team at MIDEM stated: "We were
enthralled by the melting pot that is Glideascope. It is actually very
difficult to categorise and that makes it so unique. Glideascope creates a
collage of varied elements, such as Indian, classical, electronica, hip hop,
and so on, you can't even begin to list them all. We look forward to hosting
Glideascope."

In marked contrast to a number of electronic artists, Glideascope
delivers innovative performances worthy of his revolutionary compositions.
His concerts incorporate improvised laptop sets, cinematic strings,
impressive visuals and strong percussive elements.

Excited by a prime spot on the conference bill, Glideascope announced:
"MIDEM is the most important music conference going. To be selected by MIDEM,
in its 40th year, as a 'Buzz Band' act for 2006 offers me an unprecedented
opportunity to present my compositions to major players in the industry."

Dance industry bible, DJ Magazine ensured that his live set was a main
feature at the party marking their 10th anniversary of publishing in Ibiza in
August 2005, held at Pacha's spectacular El Hotel. DJ Magazine's write-up
declared, "The music of up-and-coming producer Glideascope promoted a chilled
and relaxed atmosphere - the perfect way to kick-start weekend celebrations
in Ibiza." Glideascope subsequently appeared at the T-Scan and Top 100 DJ
Awards, and has made regular appearances at top London venue Cargo.

The showcase gig at MIDEM will feature tracks from Glideascope's first
full length album, "Audio Cinematography," set for release on Akara Music in
March 2006 and will be distributed in Europe by Jet Star Phonographics.

Hugh Francis, head of intellectual property at Jet Star commented on this
new musical partnership. "Most of my career has been spent with powerful,
groundbreaking, branded music creators, and Glideascope has created an album
to remind us that music truly is the food of life. The broad spectrum of
"Audio Cinematography" will enrich the quality of many people's lives."

Recorded over the last two years, "Audio Cinematography" culminates in
emotive electronica, live orchestral strings, world music landscapes, and
downtempo beats whilst plunging into the depth-charged dub reggae of old. The
title suggests an audio-visual aspect to Glideascope's music, giving the
album a unique sense of purpose.

Glideascope revealed, "I wanted to create a cinematic album; when I'm
composing I think in terms of moving images creating a blank canvas that
people can fill with their own emotions. This was representative of my
musical heritage and extensive travels across the globe."

Other recent highlights for Glideascope included recording sessions with
the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra and material licensed with MTV for their
documentary series "Made" and "My Super Sweet Sixteen".

For more information on Glideascope, visit http://www.glideascope.com.
To learn more about MIDEM events, go to
http://www.midem.com/App/homepage.cfm?appname=100456&moduleid=2533

Source: Akara Music

Contacts: Darryl Edwards, Akara Music, Phone: +44-(0)207-193-7956 (UK), Mobile number +44-(0)7956-552470, E-mail: darryl@akaramusic.com

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