Phil Wachsmann, Violin & David Leahy, Double Bass Mopomoso Live @ The Vortex, London UK May 22nd …

In response to an enquiry about my guitar history I have quite a few guitars but these are the ones that represent my main instrument over the years. I have not kept any of the early electrics as I upgraded each time I got a new one.

For me, the terms ‘conventional’ and ‘unconventional’ when applied to in-strumental techniques are practically worthless in the context of free improvi- sation, and not a great deal of use in other musics. One of my aims is to have the ability to use all the sound elements that the instrument can produce and, inimprovising, to constantly pick and choose their meaning (i.e. their musical function) within the context of a developing music.

Sothiac – Pat Moonchy (vocals, synth), Lucky Liguori (guitar, gongs) & Paul Jolly (bass clarinet, …

Sylvia Hallett violin, saw, voice and electronics
& Douglas Benford little instruments …