In the beginning, I founded Eventide Music Productions as a pseudo label for Solace. I felt that having the illusion of a supportive label would make me look legitimate to distributors. I soon discover that EMP was becoming more of a real label as the number of CDs released grew. Then major distributors started contacting me, and EMP became a distribution company! If I'm going to run a label and distribution company, I might as well act like one. The search began for artists that reflect the explorative, expressive and non-conforming musical arrangements that Solace is. Below is a list of the artists I stumbled onto or discovered, as a result of my search, so far… Jeremiah Soto, EMP Founder and CEO

Solace - soundsofsolace.com Solace is written and produced by EMP founder, Jeremiah M Soto. He writes music with a story in mind, a theme, as a book without words, including dialogue between the characters (instruments), and story development in chapters (songs). Solace songs have meaning, passion and depth, as well as clear and clean production. Rhythm is an important factor behind Middle Eastern Dance Music. It is the heartbeat of the music and the dance. As such, the rhythms and percussion in Solace arrangements are prominent and the music is brooding and deep. All of these elements combined make for a powerful song that conveys emotion and a sense of relationship for the individual listener. Eventide Music Productions was founded, to give Solace, and now others, a platform to express, experiment, and explore-without borders or boundaries. And so, Solace became the first brick in the EMP foundation.

Knossos - ambientoud.com Dann Torres has been a long time friend of Jeremiah (for over 15 years) and has worked with him on various musical projects such as the early bands Eventide, and Still, as well as various Solace tracks. Dark Light In The Wake Of Silence, is Dann's first solo release. It had been his obsession and mine as well! For two years Jeremiah (and Rachel!) prodded and poked him for samples and the final product. The long wait was worth it and in February 2005, EMP proudly presented Knossos and another brick was placed in the EMP foundation. Knossos is the perfect example of writing and production skill that Jeremiah expects for himself and EMPs other artists. Book mark Knossos in your web browsers, he is definitely an artist worth watching out for. "If Ivo could only see me now…"

Click here to access a mini-interview with Dann Torres,k creator of Knossos.

Tim Rayborn - timrayborn.com Though EMP produces and supports artist who are cutting edge and envelope pushers, musical traditions are the foundations and basis of what we love to do; fusing ethnic musical styles. Tim Rayborn is the perfect example of this traditional foundation. Amidst all the electronica and fusion, Tim reminds us where it all came from and where it all started. His no-nonsense folkloric style and virtuosity on numerous instruments always amazes us. His historical knowledge of the music and regions are vast and well respected. If there is ever a question to be asked about a certain region whether it be Europe, the Balkans or the Middle East, Tim is our go to guy!

Ruben van Rompaey - rubenvanrompaey.nl One day, Jeremiah received a package from Holland. He opened the package and discovered a CD-Rom and letter saying: "My name is Ruben van Rompaey, drums/percussion The Netherlands. At the moment I'm searching for an interested record label to release the album "Eastern Expressions" which I've included within this package, containing modern style groovy Oriental percussion pieces. I'd be very interested to release it as an album at Eventide Productions". After listening to the first 2 minutes of this remarkable masterpiece (and picking his jaw up off the floor), Jeremiah called him long distance (and in the middle of the night due to the time difference) and told him how blown away he was with the quality and performance on the disc. At that time Jeremiah was considering releasing a Rhythm Of The Dance; Part 2. Well, needless to say, he didn't have to! EMP can now say, we have our own Hossam Ramzy: enter Ruben van Rompaey.

Maduro - maduromusic.com Maduro is a Washington D.C. area electronic music artist who records a blend of dark, textured electronica and “Electribal” music catering to the darker and more abstract side of Middle Eastern and South Asian dance. Maduro believes in bringing darker electronica and IDM sounds into world fusion and creating art for other artists to interpret. Maduro describes this “electribal” sound as Middle Eastern Death Disco. Maduro signed with Eventide Music Productions in 2006.

Click here to access a mini interview with Maduro.

Blind Divine - blinddivine.com Jeremiah met Daniel M. Diaz and his wife Paula through email. Daniel wrote Jeremiah regarding Solace saying how he enjoyed painting to it. Jeremiah visited his website and Rachel had to pick his jaw up off the floor. Not only is Daniel an amazing artist, his musical skills are superbly thought provoking. Paula's haunting and sultry vocals and arrangements are equally excellent! Though Blind Divine is not signed to EMP and is not of the genres we produce, we felt a great desire to get this music to the masses. It needs to be heard! It's the most breathtaking and sincere music we have heard from an independent band. EMP is honored to be distributing their first release, "Devouring The Beautiful". EMP plans on distributing future releases from this underground phenomenon, as they become available. Yet another brick…