BLACKPOOL'S giant dance hall mirrorball got the perfect accompaniment this week -- the wave-powered High Tide Organ to provide the music.

The organ, which plays 'music' as the tides comes in, captures air pressure from the movement of the waves.

It was the latest piece of art to be installed as part of the town's seafront modern art gallery.

Although the music is largely determined by the sea there is a big influence from the design team who have selected the pitches of the pipes and their sequence.

The £80,000, 50ft sculpture has been designed by The Art Department of Manchester.

Lead artist on the project, Liam Curtin, said: "The sound will be unique, an expression of the sea, and because of this it cannot fail to strike a chord with all those who are fascinated by watching the sea. Now you can literally hear the sea breathe."

Liam collaborated on the project with fellow artists John Gooding, Michael Trainor and Wendy Jones.

Councillor David Owen, Blackpool Council's portfolio holder for culture and leisure said; "This is an exciting project for Blackpool and I am sure the High Tide Organ will become an important attraction for both local people and visitors."

The sculpture has been funded to the tune of £65,000 by the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts, with other cash coming from Blackpool Borough, Blackpool Challenge Partnership, Lancashire Tourism Partnership, the New South Promenade Hospitality Group and the Single Regeneration Budget.

There has been sponsorship from Birse Construction who installed the foundation for the organ.