New Zealand’s oldest and most avant-garde chamber music ensemble ‘From Scratch’ has been performing nationally and internationally since 1974, principally under the leadership of sound and intermedia artist Phil Dadson.
From Scratch have developed an original and innovative sound/performance style that includes large sculptural invented instruments (primarily percussion), and innovative hocket-style rhythms – where the performers’ individual parts interlock to create complex rhythmic and melodic structures.
“Music from wise heads… making percussion do more than you ever thought it could… life-affirming in a very accomplished way.”
~ Russell Brown, RIP IT UP
Artists:
Phil Dadson
Shane Currey
Chris O’Connor
Adrian Croucher
Darryn Harkness