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PHIL
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Phil has been a performing as a musician since he mimed with a tennis racket at 6 years old.. He uses music in its many colours in his work as a Sound practitioner, Rock musician and Music teacher.
From the age of 16 Phil has played on stage either as a bass player or rhythm guitarist in numerous rock bands. He has toured Australia twice in successful bands His band M.O.D. was awarded original band of the year in WA ( 1985 ) and was on first compilation JJJ Album( seperate LPs on Vinyl ). He was also awarded the Golden Rock Award by by WAMI (info below) for his work in United Rock, a group of 25 original bands playing and recording compilation albums. Phil moved into the music scene of South Western Australia in 1986. It was here he was introduced to an Eastern Style of music, the Bhajan. Phil son developed his style of devotional singing (Kirtan ) that was blues based, releasing two albums. Together with Chiho, Phil uses music as a tool for healing at festivals, special events and private consultations. While working at a juvenile centre in WA Phil developed a music and art program designed to awaken inner emotions. He combined the learning of an instrument or computer, and then composing songs and recording them as a short immediate process. He also uses Art as a therapy , specialising in Clay Therapy and other healing art techniques learnt at the Sophia College of Counselling. Presently Phil is performing with his band, The Skyspyders and promoting two albums from the band; "Belongi "from Michael Hole ( now bass player 4Skyspyder ) and Phils album "Samsara Gypsy". Skyspyder is now performing locally and developing their own sound in preparation for their first album as Hijacked Green. Phil is also teaching music for the Queensland Education Dept. EARTH PUNK SOUND MEDITATIONS I love my life’s spiritual journey since being over-awed while looking at the Milky way as a 14 yo. And I love my music, playing in bands since I was 15 yo. I come from a background of Rock'n Roll while seeped in SPIRITUALITY and a desire for consciousness. I received self realisation lessons from Paramahansa Yogananda from 1982-83 ( before internet, weekly snail mail ) and stayed/performed at Sai Babas ashram in India both in 1987 and The Global Festival Of Music in1995. I left the touring side of Rock in 1982 and landed in a small town of Balingup, vaguely knowing only a sister of a dear friend. On arriving in Balingup, WA ,( what I now consider the birth place of my conscious awakening ) in 1982 I was considerably different in appearance to my new found earth loving friends. I had just had a three year stint of full on touring and rock music, had a shaven head and wore leather and studs. But my heart was open and I was soon recognised as a spiritual searcher and not the scary skin head I looked like. I was quickly accepted in the community and given the label “Earth Punk” by Joska, the local stone carver. And so I am using this title, as a gift from a friend now passed. For 35 years I have been performing Kirtan, Bhajans and giving Sound Healings. In the last 16 years I have teamed up with Chiho Kagawa as Armonica Sound Healing. “Earth Punk Sound Meditations “ is myself solo and independent of Armonica Sound Healing.” For this I use my “ Hemp Didj” which is tuned specifically to 432Hz for healing, Mayan flute, Crystal bowls and voice, all tuned to 432Hz. This frequency resonates naturally with nature and our bodies and helps put us into Theta for the body to do its work. The Hemp Didj is an amazing instrument that I have successfully used for pain relief and deep meditations. Call me on 0424594549 if you have any interest. Id love to chat ! |
In Brief
Phil recognized the power of sound early in his career as a music teacher both privately and in schools. He developed skills in percussion, voice and movement that he used daily in the classroom. He saw how simple beats could settle or excite, that self esteem was gained through percussive activities that everyone could be successful at and that serenity and joy in using the voice in so many ways was achievable for everyone.
His focus as a music teacher in schools was to get the children to create their own music and to experience the joy of it. The program was extremely successful.
Toning
Phil studied with Chris James and learnt the art of over-toning and toning and used these new skills in healing directly with the primary school students. He introduced many students to the art of toning directly and subtlety by writing children’s songs that included toning techniques. He witnessed many children go into a state of total relaxation and bliss while receiving a tone bath. It was a most requested activity by the children.
Music Teacher
In 2018 Phil undertook the job as music specialist at the local primary school. Here he rejuvenated his interest in the power of percussion. He bought 20 pairs of drum sticks and second hand drums and the students and him banged away through the year. This experience reconfirmed the power of drumming and Phil has set up a powerful stick drumming workshop for men and boys.
Warrior Drum Circle
This is a powerful demonstration of the effect of drumming on the stability of the soul. The drums are perched up above the waist to allow for full movement of the body, some what as in martial arts of the Korean drumming know as Taeqwondo.
Hemp Didjeridoo
Phil has been playing didj since 1997 and is extremely happy to be using these Hemp Didj's. His didj is tuned to 432 Hz and is a most powerful instrument for healing . He has been using it for the healing of Chihos pain associated with her cancer and others. The tuning is so precise! Its an Awesome sound.
Tapping
Once achieving a certificate in TFT(Thought Field Therapy) Phil went to work on writing songs which included these tapping movements for the young children at primary school. Tapping the meridians of the body is a powerful tool for improving the emotional health of the individual. The children loved these songs and the effect on them was resounding in bringing them together as a focused group.
Band Tuition
Since 1995 Phil has formed more than forty bands for children from the age of 10 to 18 years old. Together they learned both the art of playing and writing music as a team and also the business side of the music industry. Many of these bands recorded on compilation CDs and some went on to perform as adults and even get played on triple J radio.
IN Queensland Phil has continued his work with children and is currently offering Band tuition in Yandina. His young bands have performed at school functions and at the Yandina fair.
Detention Centre for Juveniles
A new program was set up within a WA detention Centre, that combined music and art together. Phil was asked to take on this initiative and develop a program. Together the detainees learn the art of composing, recording and playing an instrument. This has had a tremendously positive influence on the boys and given many a self confidence not yet experienced.
World Music Festival
Phil learnt the art of the Bhajan and began writing music in this form in 1987 while he stayed in India. He also began to have weekly chanting evenings and in 1995 performed his own songs at the World Music Festival in Puttaparthi, India in front of 50 000 people.
His focus as a music teacher in schools was to get the children to create their own music and to experience the joy of it. The program was extremely successful.
Toning
Phil studied with Chris James and learnt the art of over-toning and toning and used these new skills in healing directly with the primary school students. He introduced many students to the art of toning directly and subtlety by writing children’s songs that included toning techniques. He witnessed many children go into a state of total relaxation and bliss while receiving a tone bath. It was a most requested activity by the children.
Music Teacher
In 2018 Phil undertook the job as music specialist at the local primary school. Here he rejuvenated his interest in the power of percussion. He bought 20 pairs of drum sticks and second hand drums and the students and him banged away through the year. This experience reconfirmed the power of drumming and Phil has set up a powerful stick drumming workshop for men and boys.
Warrior Drum Circle
This is a powerful demonstration of the effect of drumming on the stability of the soul. The drums are perched up above the waist to allow for full movement of the body, some what as in martial arts of the Korean drumming know as Taeqwondo.
Hemp Didjeridoo
Phil has been playing didj since 1997 and is extremely happy to be using these Hemp Didj's. His didj is tuned to 432 Hz and is a most powerful instrument for healing . He has been using it for the healing of Chihos pain associated with her cancer and others. The tuning is so precise! Its an Awesome sound.
Tapping
Once achieving a certificate in TFT(Thought Field Therapy) Phil went to work on writing songs which included these tapping movements for the young children at primary school. Tapping the meridians of the body is a powerful tool for improving the emotional health of the individual. The children loved these songs and the effect on them was resounding in bringing them together as a focused group.
Band Tuition
Since 1995 Phil has formed more than forty bands for children from the age of 10 to 18 years old. Together they learned both the art of playing and writing music as a team and also the business side of the music industry. Many of these bands recorded on compilation CDs and some went on to perform as adults and even get played on triple J radio.
IN Queensland Phil has continued his work with children and is currently offering Band tuition in Yandina. His young bands have performed at school functions and at the Yandina fair.
Detention Centre for Juveniles
A new program was set up within a WA detention Centre, that combined music and art together. Phil was asked to take on this initiative and develop a program. Together the detainees learn the art of composing, recording and playing an instrument. This has had a tremendously positive influence on the boys and given many a self confidence not yet experienced.
World Music Festival
Phil learnt the art of the Bhajan and began writing music in this form in 1987 while he stayed in India. He also began to have weekly chanting evenings and in 1995 performed his own songs at the World Music Festival in Puttaparthi, India in front of 50 000 people.
Muso Career
Phil began playing rock music as a teenager and has been playing ever since. As a bass player/ band leader, his most successful bands
( "Hooker" and "Mutants of Desire" ) had graced almost every pub stage in Perth and toured across Australia twice, supporting bands like The Police and Australian Crawl.
In 1985 Phil won the GOLDEN ROCK AWARD (currently called " WAM award " ) from the West Australian Music Industry for his contribution to the original scene in Perth. Under the banner of United Rock, a conglomerate of original bands, joined together to record four compilation albums ( three nominated for album of year by WAMI) and promote new venues for original music.
In that same year he recorded on the First Triple J national album with his band “ Mutants Of Desire,” which also won original band of the year 1985 Perth. (their single “Rich Boys,” sold very well in Germany).
In July 2010 Phil launched a CD ("Blood Sweat & Fears") of his best compositions in his 30 year career that has seen him on stages across Australia, Japan and India. Following the album launch concert at KULCHA in July 2010, Phil and his band ( 'Samsara Gypsy') have been performing in various venues. Phil gave himself 3 years to settled in at Queensland and now he is on track again with the other side of his passion, rock music.
Currently Phil plays guitar in a band "The Brindle Men, " around the sunshine coast. They have just recorded and EP in March 2019.
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"Blood Sweat & Fears"
01. growing older together
03. thoughts that touch
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Reunion of Mutants of Desire: March 2013
Phil’s most heart filled band experience. I love these guys and still can't used to the idea that DJ ( Dave) is not with us anymore...
Phil’s most heart filled band experience. I love these guys and still can't used to the idea that DJ ( Dave) is not with us anymore...
A little bit of Phil's history...
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