Sam Meadahl (he/him) is a musician and composer based in Vancouver BC. As a recent graduate of Simon Fraser University, he obtained his Bachelor’s in Fine Arts with distinction in composition, primarily under Mauricio Pauly and Sabrina Schroeder. With a passion for instrument making and repurposing, Sam’s work breathes new life into broken instruments and obscure objects by modifying them into sound sculptures that act as a focal point for his pieces. This interest has expanded into the electronic world, predominantly through the transformation and circuit bending of kids toys and guitar pedals. Sam’s “do it yourself” approach has always been a part of his nature; from writing songs on guitar to experimenting with objects as instruments, Sam is always looking to create new approaches to music making. He has a keen interest in collaborating; his most notable collaborations include Alien Pod, an ensemble that utilizes a mix of acoustic, electronic, and homemade instruments, and co-founding Rubbish Jupiter Moths, a duo that explores the hybridization of sound sculptures through electronic processing. Sam enjoys working across disciplines, particularly in creating sound for dance and film.
