Sorry about the quality but I thought it was worth uploading as I can't see this footage anywhere on YouTube right now.
This is a short extract from a UK BBC programme (originally broadcast on 3rd August 1969) about experimental electronic music featuring Daphne demonstrating the Oramics machine. If you are fan of early electronic music you will be aware of the importance of this rare footage. The programme also featured Tristram Cary, Stockhausen and Zinovieff - there is a little more info here http://ftvdb.bfi.org.uk/sift/title/829198 It was screened at the Cube cinema in Bristol in April 2011 so a full copy clearly exists in the BBC archive. Maybe it will get a screening on BBC4 one Friday night...
The Oramics machine was discovered in a barn in France a few years ago and at the moment resides in the Science Museum in London.
More info on Daphne Oram here http://daphneoram.org/
I would also advise you to buy this incredible 2 CD set of Daphne's music
http://boomkat.com/cds/31189-daphne-oram-oramics
Great news Daphne lovers, there is a new 2 CD compilation out early in 2012 on the Young Americans label.
TheUntiedKnot 3 months ago 2