Cutting Edge Music Channel Provides 'New Edge' Rather Than 'New Age'

Chadds Ford, PA (PRWeb) December 14, 2006 -- Harmony Channel is the new groundbreaking cable television and broadband experience offering seven cutting edge MoodZones for the mind, body and soul, available free on Comcast Cable's On Demand in "The Cutting Edge" category and at www.HarmonyChannel.com. Touted as "MTV for the soul", it's a chance for viewers - through a fusion of images and music without narrative or drama - to be elevated, energized and transformed by sitting in front of their televisions.

Imagine switching on your new plasma TV, and instead of endlessly channel hopping, you visit your favorite MoodZone either at Comcast On Demand or on the web, only to be uplifted, entertained or energized by melodic sounds and awesome creative imagery. Think about checking in with the mood that suits you. Harmony Channel offers a total of seven different MoodZones designed to excite and stimulate the mind. Choose from the upbeat Energy Zone, the festive party Play Zone, uplifting Sprit Zone, down tempo Chill Zone, meditative Dream Zone, romantic and stimulating Love Zone and relaxing Harmony Zone. Harmony Channel takes the viewer on a 25 minute visual music journey that really works - in essence a one-stop shop for achieving mental stimulation, beyond words and conventional drama. The network features creative, highly talented artists from around the world such as Emmy award winning cinematographer David Fortney, platinum composer Nicholas Gunn, famed new age composer Kitaro and world renowned photographer Michael Fatali.

Viewers have referred to the Harmony Channel as a brand 'that inspires and motivates while at the same time entertains', while others have called it an 'energizing replenishment for the eyes and soul'. Ed Lantz, President & CEO and brainchild of Harmony Channel said, "We're setting out to provide energizing MoodZones that represent the very best in musical talent and cutting edge artistry. This is utilizing the TV and Internet to its best, providing an entertainment destination that suits the viewer's mood while calling on the proven combination of music and imagery to heighten their mood-elevating experience. Harmony Channel turns your home theater into a digital spa." Kate McCallum, Harmony Channel's VP of Programming adds, "We did extensive research into the mind and the effects of music and art, discovering how it positively alters brain chemistry, nearly instantaneously. This is a brand uniquely different on the entertainment landscape."

Harmony Channel's MoodZones are comprised of seven digital tonics: Energy (upbeat), Play (party and festive), Sprit (uplifting), Chill (down tempo and creative), Dream (meditative), Love (romantic) and Harmony (relaxing), currently available in 9.5 million Comcast On Demand households in "The Cutting Edge" category and free for Comcast digital cable subscribers. Each MoodZone presents a 25 minute content journey and using the power of music and visuals, affects the viewer's mood while providing an entertaining and engaging experience. With the eyes and ears as direct portals to the brain, each unique MoodZone activates the chosen mood, enhancing entertainment experience and wellness while giving the mind an opportunity to roam. The broadband video website www.HarmonyChannel.com features MoodZones videos and wellness information, and an associated e-commerce website www.MoodZones.com offers DVDs and CDs from Harmony Channel artists.

Media Contact/Art Work Requests:

Neil Dickens at WTD Communications, Inc. - 323.463.2882

Illustrative visuals available on request; video demos available at www.harmonychannel.com

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