Asian LifestyleBreezy world lifestyle music with Far-Eastern influences
Michael Tedstone
Michael Tedstone (PRS)
World fusion with diverse influences from Chinese melodies to Scottish reels.
Selected Albums
- Asian LifestyleBreezy world lifestyle music with Far-Eastern influences
Middle Eastern Festival PopAn album of party pop with a Middle Eastern twist
East Meets WestPastoral Chinese folk blended with western acoustic forms
Latest Tracks
- Hot Monsoon Nights4424/1Gentle Indian fusion with peaceful bansuri flute & veena lute over muted electric guitars, tabla, brushes, bass & sound design2:04
- Lotus Bloom4424/2Serene Indian fusion with charming bansuri flute over relaxed nylon guitar, tabla, bass, sarangi & pads2:19
- Ashram Days4424/3Warm, reflective Indian fusion with uplifting bansuri flute, nylon guitar, Rhodes, tabla, shruti box & acoustic bass 2:40
- Rickshaw Ride4424/4Mellow, intoxicating Indian bansuri flute & veena lute over rhythmic tumbi & tabla groove 2:07
- Sacred River4424/5Dreamy bansuri flute with gentle nylon guitar, sarangi & veena over acoustic bass & tabla rhythm. Calm & meditative1:55
- Journey To Goa4424/6Upbeat Indian folk fusion with lively bansuri flute backed by acoustic guitars & santoor over tabla & bass1:53
- Mango Milk4424/7Soothing, uplifting Indian fusion with a gentle ebb & flow. Features folky bansuri flute, acoustic guitar, veena & tabla2:35
- Small Favours4202/1Minimalist nylon guitar rhythms build with flute & clarinet lines, light piano, atmospheric pads & percussion. Moody & absorbing2:54
The story behind the sound
Sibling composing and songwriting duo Maryann and Michael Tedstone jointly write under the name Manike. While Maryann attended the Guildhall School of Music in London, Michael attended Alchemea College of Sound Engineering. Both have a Master's degree in songwriting from Bath Spa University. Their scores, ranging from pop to classical, have supported products as well as films. Maryanne and Michael have worked with such renowned companies as the BBC, Channel4, Royal Shakespeare Company and product lines ranging from Nissan and Pepsi to Nike and Barclays. The Manike studio is based in the Leicester cultural corner and it is there that the siblings compose timeless, original works that harken back to forgotten times without losing a connection to the modern day.