FREELANCE musician Peter Edwards is recalling the glory days of silent films in what could prove more than a 'sound' business idea.

The 24-year-old is launching what is believed to be the UK's first-ever service to add piano music soundtracks to accompany home videos.

He will soon be launching his own website to showcase his company which will be up and running during the next few weeks.

He said: "One of my specialisms is silent films. Playing the piano is my business. My idea is to get people to send me their home videos and for me to put some silent film-style soundtracks on them. It could be videos of kids on the beach and dads in costume walking along the pier which would be accompanied by piano comedy music.

"Many people have great home videos. But it could be they dont have any soundtrack or, if they have, the music is naff. It may be theyve put on a CD and the music is not appropriate or edited properly. I will provide tailor-made soundtracks and capture the atmosphere of holidays and other occasions."

Peter, of Holcombe Road, Greenmount, is a cocktail pianist at a number of hotels and restaurants and has also performed at a silent film festival at Durham University where he graduated in music. He has been playing piano since the age of four. After leaving university, he spent three years with the BBCs religious department.

He is also involved in journalism and is editor of the Clitheroe-based Light Music Society magazine. Currently, he is taking part in a start-up course run by Bolton Business Ventures which will equip him with all the necessary skills to run a successful enterprise.

Peter continued: "When I add the piano soundtrack, Ill probably make the music up as I go along or plan it in advance. That will eliminate copyright problems. At the moment, Im also looking into sources of funding and could get a grant via the BBCs culture finance scheme."