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.
www.thebeamz.com
SOURCE beamz Interactive

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