Video: Pioneering Product Lets Music Lovers Become Musicians

Video: Pioneering Product Lets Music Lovers Become Musicians

The beamz(TM) debuts online and at Sharper Image stores

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 24 /PRNewswire/ -- A pioneering invention that allows people to make music by interacting with light and sound is making its worldwide debut. Created by accomplished musician and songwriter Jerry Riopelle, the beamz(TM) music system is now available online and at all Sharper Image stores for $599.95.

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Inspired by a childhood memory of a simple, light-activated door announcer at his local ice cream shop, Riopelle has since leveraged decades of professional musical experience to develop this invention. His years of tinkering resulted in a breakthrough product that uses six laser beams like strings. Players simply pass their hands through each beam to trigger streams of musical notes or sounds. Each performance produces an original composition and the patented software ensures that the music played always will be harmonious, no matter which beam is engaged.

"We all know that playing music is an uplifting experience, but not everyone thinks they have musical ability," Riopelle says. "The beauty of the beamz is that it allows anyone, regardless of experience or talent, to easily approach making music. It unleashes their creativity and leads them to their inner musician. Accomplished musicians will especially enjoy exploring this new form of interactive music."

When connected via USB to a computer, the beamz software displays an intuitive interface which makes it a snap to select from 30 included songs in 19 musical genres, including jazz, hard rock, blues, reggae, hip-hop, Latin and classical. Additional systems also can be connected to play two in tandem.

"This is one of the most innovative and rewarding products we've seen in many years," says Robert Conway, chief executive officer at The Sharper Image, where the beamz is sold exclusively. "The beamz will capture the imagination of music lovers and sophisticated consumers who look to us for these one-of-a-kind experiences."

More than 45 years since walking into that ice cream store and after years of intensive discovery and production, the beamz is now ready. Riopelle recommends the beamz as an interactive centerpiece at social and family gatherings or as a relaxing personal experience played alone.

About the beamz(TM)

The beamz(TM) is the creation of beamz Interactive, a privately held firm based in Scottsdale, Ariz. To date, the product has been awarded five patents. http://www.thebeamz.com/

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Source: beamz Interactive

CONTACT: Matt Silverman of R&R Partners, +1-480-317-6051,
matt.silverman@rrpartners.com, for beamz Interactive; or Julia Francis of
beamz Interactive, +1-480-240-9475, julia.francis@thebeamz.com

Web site: http://www.thebeamz.com/

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Profile: International Entertainment