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Phil Dadson

Phil Dadson

Phil Dadson; sound & intermedia artist; founder of New Zealand's most original rhythm/performance group, From Scratch.

Following membership of the foundation group for Scratch Orchestra (London 1969, with Cornelius Cardew, Michael Parsons & others), founded Scratch Orchestra (NZ), and later From Scratch (1974); known internationally for it?s funky rhythms & quirky intermedia performances on original instruments. His solo performances and exhibitions include sound & intermedia performances & installations, music compositions, graphic scores, video & short film, sound sculptures, and improvisations on his instruments. Co-authored with Don McGlashan, the From Scratch Rhythm workbook, published by Heineman USA, a hands-on manual of rhythm teaching games, exercises & invented instruments, derived via the from-scratch experience.

Website: http://www.sonicsfromscratch.co.nz