Short bio Paul Dresher
Full biography Paul Dresher
Composer Paul Dresher is a highly innovative and influential figure in contemporary classical music. He is the founder and artistic director of the Paul Dresher Ensemble, a pioneering composer-led performing group based in the United States. Known for his use of innovative instruments and technologies, Dresher has continuously pushed the boundaries of what is possible in music.
Dresher’s repertoire is diverse and often reflects his interest in a wide range of musical genres and styles. He has created works for orchestras, chamber ensembles, and solo performers, and often incorporates electronic effects and experimental instrumentation into his pieces. Dresher's music is known for its complex rhythms, rich textures, and intricate harmonic structures.
In addition to being a prolific composer, Dresher is also an accomplished instrument builder and inventor. He has created a number of unique instruments, many of which are featured in the performances of the Paul Dresher Ensemble. His most famous creation is the “Quintar,” a hybrid guitar that combines elements of both classical and electric guitars, and features a highly advanced tuning system.
Dresher’s work has been highly influential on a number of younger composers, and he continues to be a major force in new music today. His music has been performed at some of the most prestigious venues in the world, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Berlin Philharmonic. Through his innovative approach to music-making, Dresher has helped to redefine the boundaries of what is possible in contemporary classical music.
Albums featuring Paul Dresher
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Cage Machine(CD, Album) | 2004 | New Albion |
| 2 |  |
Casa Vecchia(CD, Album) | 1995 | Starkland |
| 3 |  |
Dark Blue Circumstance(CD, Compilation) | 1993 | New Albion |
| 4 |  |
Paul Dresher & Ned Rothenberg – Opposites Attract | 1991 | New World Records |
| 5 |  |
Night Songs / Channels Passing | 1984 | New Albion |
| 6 |  |
The Way Of How(Cassette, Album) | 1981 | Not On Label |
| 7 |  |
Liquid And Stellar Music / This Same Temple | 1981 | Not On Label |
| 8 |  |
This Same Temple(Acetate, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided) | - | Not On Label |
Videos featuring Paul Dresher
Double Ikat: Part One
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Double Ikat: Part One · Paul Dresher
Dark Blue Circumstance
℗ 1993, New Albion Records, Inc.
Released on: 1993-01-01
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Paul Dresher & Ned Rothenberg - 2. The Long Seven (Opposites Attract, 1991)
Cymbal [Cymbals] – Samm Bennett
Alto Saxophone, Sequenced By – Ned Rothenberg
Double Bass [Acoustic Bass] – Mark Dresser
Bass Guitar [Electric Bass Guitar] – Anthony Jackson
Drums – Bobby Previte
Guitar, Loops [Loop System], Sampler [Sampling]
Underground
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Underground · Paul Dresher
Casa Vecchia
℗ 1995 Starkland
Released on: 1995-10-24
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Cage Machine
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Cage Machine · Paul Dresher · Paul Dresher
Cage Machine
℗ 2004, New Albion Records, Inc.
Released on: 2004-01-01
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Night Songs/Channels Passing
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Night Songs/Channels Passing · Paul Dresher
Portraits
℗ 1986, New Albion Records, Inc.
Released on: 1986-01-01
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Paul Dresher - Liquid And Stellar Music / This Same Temple [1981]
Self Release
1981
Liquid And Stellar Music
This Same Temple
Double Ikat: Part Two
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Double Ikat: Part Two · Paul Dresher
Dark Blue Circumstance
℗ 1993, New Albion Records, Inc.
Released on: 1993-01-01
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Opposites Attack
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Opposites Attack · Ned Rothenberg · Paul Dresher
Paul Dresher/Ned Rothenberg - Opposites Attract
℗ 1991 Anthology of Recorded Music, Inc.
Released on: 1991-01-01
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Chorale Times Two
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Chorale Times Two · Paul Dresher · Paul Dresher
Cage Machine
℗ 2004, New Albion Records, Inc.
Released on: 2004-01-01
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Other Fire
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Other Fire · Paul Dresher
Casa Vecchia
℗ 1995 Starkland
Released on: 1995-10-24
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Blue Night Settling - Setting Music - In the Great Night
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Blue Night Settling - Setting Music - In the Great Night · Paul Dresher
Dark Blue Circumstance
℗ 1993, New Albion Records, Inc.
Released on: 1993-01-01
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Mirrors (feat. Robert Black)
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Mirrors (feat. Robert Black) · Paul Dresher · Robert Black
Casa Vecchia
℗ 1995 Starkland
Released on: 1995-10-24
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Variations
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Variations · Paul Dresher · Paul Dresher
Cage Machine
℗ 2004, New Albion Records, Inc.
Released on: 2004-01-01
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Variations
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Variations · Paul Dresher
Dark Blue Circumstance
℗ 1993, New Albion Records, Inc.
Released on: 1993-01-01
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Orient and Tropic
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Orient and Tropic · Paul Dresher · Ned Rothenberg
Paul Dresher/Ned Rothenberg - Opposites Attract
℗ 1991 Anthology of Recorded Music, Inc.
Released on: 1991-01-01
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Dark Blue Circumstance
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Dark Blue Circumstance · Paul Dresher
Dark Blue Circumstance
℗ 1993, New Albion Records, Inc.
Released on: 1993-01-01
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Straight Jabs Redux/Finale
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Straight Jabs Redux/Finale · Ned Rothenberg · Paul Dresher
Paul Dresher/Ned Rothenberg - Opposites Attract
℗ 1991 Anthology of Recorded Music, Inc.
Released on: 1991-01-01
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Almost
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Almost · Paul Dresher · Paul Dresher
Cage Machine
℗ 2004, New Albion Records, Inc.
Released on: 2004-01-01
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Channels Passing
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Channels Passing · Paul Dresher
Dark Blue Circumstance
℗ 1993, New Albion Records, Inc.
Released on: 1993-01-01
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We Only Came - Dream Music
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We Only Came - Dream Music · Paul Dresher
Dark Blue Circumstance
℗ 1993, New Albion Records, Inc.
Released on: 1993-01-01
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Dawn Music
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Dawn Music · Paul Dresher
Dark Blue Circumstance
℗ 1993, New Albion Records, Inc.
Released on: 1993-01-01
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Racer
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Racer · Paul Dresher · Paul Dresher
Cage Machine
℗ 2004, New Albion Records, Inc.
Released on: 2004-01-01
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Yuuniik
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Yuuniik · Ned Rothenberg · Paul Dresher
Paul Dresher/Ned Rothenberg - Opposites Attract
℗ 1991 Anthology of Recorded Music, Inc.
Released on: 1991-01-01
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Skronk
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Skronk · Paul Dresher · Ned Rothenberg
Paul Dresher/Ned Rothenberg - Opposites Attract
℗ 1991 Anthology of Recorded Music, Inc.
Released on: 1991-01-01
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Quad 9/4
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Quad 9/4 · Paul Dresher · Paul Dresher
Cage Machine
℗ 2004, New Albion Records, Inc.
Released on: 2004-01-01
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Rods Resonance
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Rods Resonance · Paul Dresher · Paul Dresher
Cage Machine
℗ 2004, New Albion Records, Inc.
Released on: 2004-01-01
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Tragic Rhapsody
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Tragic Rhapsody · Paul Dresher · Paul Dresher
Cage Machine
℗ 2004, New Albion Records, Inc.
Released on: 2004-01-01
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Longitude
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Longitude · Paul Dresher · Paul Dresher
Cage Machine
℗ 2004, New Albion Records, Inc.
Released on: 2004-01-01
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Din Of Iniquity
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Din Of Iniquity · Paul Dresher · Paul Dresher
Cage Machine
℗ 2004, New Albion Records, Inc.
Released on: 2004-01-01
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