About Glideascope
To some people, downtempo equates to background music and fusion sounds contrived. Neither is the case with composer/producer Glideascope (pronounced Glide: a' scope). Glideascope's music is a credible and incredible hybrid of classical, dub and world influences which does not allow it to be pigeon-holed. According to Glideascope, "It is simply music breaking down the barriers. With the world becoming smaller, isn't it natural to be influenced by everything you hear?"
Glideascope's debut album "Audio Cinematography" features emotive electronica, live orchestral strings, world music landscapes and inspiration from classical sources fusing with contemporary beats whilst plunging into the dub reggae of old. Glideascope reveals: "I wanted to create an album that both represented my musical heritage and extensive travels across the globe - an experimental journey fusing classical orchestration, reggae, the roots of hip-hop together with African and Indian folk music, creating a composite of acoustic and electronic textures." Whilst completing the mastering session at Abbey Road Studios in London, the late chief mastering engineer Chris Blair described Glideascope's music as "the most interesting music I have heard in a good while, with a recording quality, depth and production brilliance that deserves cult status."
The album's title suggests an audio-visual aspect to his music, giving "Audio Cinematography" its unique sense of purpose. Glideascope states: "It definitely has a cinematic feel; when I'm composing I think in terms of moving images creating a canvas that people can fill with their own pictures and emotions. I love movie soundtracks such as '28 Days Later', 'The Bone Collector' and 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' and these influences are apparent in my work; I often describe my music as a 'soundtrack to a movie never made'." This music of a filmic nature has led to his music being licensed for several documentaries - MTV in the US, and Channel 4 TV in the UK.
Glideascope has no formal classical training, but this did not prevent him from working with the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra on tracks such as "Big Big Disgrace" which also features vocals from Junior Ruff and Hannah Cleone. Glideascope says "I don't believe you need a classical background to create classical set pieces; just a keen ear and a willingness to study the art of orchestration. Working with the Prague Philharmonic was an amazing opportunity, and I am looking forward to more collaboration."

