Glideascope is a London based downtempo/trip-hop artist and producer, who has pioneered a direction in the genre of downtempo music which he terms 'Audio Cinematography'. London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom. Downtempo (or Downbeat) is a laid-back Electronic music style similar to Ambient music, but usually with a beat or groove unlike Trip hop is a music Genre also known as the Bristol sound or Bristol acid rap. With heavy use of cinematic undertones, blissful melodies and lo-fi beats.
November 2003 witnessed the debut release from Glideascope entitled ‘With Strings Attached’. This downtempo EP - the first instalment from Glideascope – was licensed by MTV for their U. MTV ( Music Television) is an American Cable television network based in New York City. S. based documentary MADE. The EP’s corresponding success sealed a distribution and publishing deal with Jet Star early in 2005.
In 2006 Glideascope was the only UK artist selected to appear as a Buzz Band artist and showcased material at the MIDEM music conference in Cannes, after recording sessions with the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra. MIDEM (short for Marché International du Disque et de l'Edition Musicale is the world's largest music industry trade fair which has been held annually at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes France An orchestra is an instrumental ensemble, usually fairly large with string brass woodwind sections and possibly a percussion section as well
The debut album entitled ‘Audio Cinematography’, was recorded over a two year period. It promotes emotive electronica, live orchestral strings and world music landscapes whilst plunging into the depth-charged dub reggae of old. Electronica includes a wide range of contemporary Electronic music designed for a wide range The term world music includes Traditional music (sometimes called Folk music or roots music of any culture that are created and played by indigenous musicians Dub is a form of music which evolved from Reggae in the late 1960s Reggae is a Music genre first developed in Jamaica in the late 1960s
Discography
- With Strings Attached EP released Nov 2003
- Big Big Disgrace EP feat. Junior Ruff Aug 2006
- Audio Cinematography ALBUM Sept 2006
Reviews
"The album's widescreen blues is reminiscent of Massive Attack. . . One of the most evocative albums you're likely to hear this year!"
Metro ****
"Taking the templates of the likes of Groove Armada and Thievery Corporation, then re-inventing them as his own, adding classical and world music alongside more contemporary influences. Acquire. "
DMC Update *****
"Stuns on first listen. A globally in touch moment of bliss that will enhance what ever state of consciousness you're in right now. "
DJ Magazine *****
External links
- http://www.glideascope.com - official glideascope website
- http://www.myspace.com/glideascope - official myspace website
- http://www.audiocinematography.com - audio cinematography website
- http://www.youtube.com/glideascope - videography of glideascope
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