Friday, October 02, 2020

Happy Birthday, Theremin!

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The theremin was invented 100 years ago this month. Here's a 2-minute introduction to this instrument:



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25 comments:

  1. CJ Kennedy5:51 AM

    So cool!

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  2. My name is Erika.6:32 AM

    I have never heard of the theremin before, but how cool! It makes some beautiful music. Not if I tried it though. I think then you would need to leave the room. Hee-hee. Thanks for sharing. I like to learn about new things. Hugs-Erika

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    1. Divers and Sundry9:36 AM

      I'd love to try one just to see what it's like.

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  3. Anne (cornucopia)6:45 AM

    I didn't realize it was that old.

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  4. kathyinozarks6:45 AM

    Interesting

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  5. Tom7:04 AM

    ...these didn't hit my radar screen either!

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    1. Divers and Sundry9:37 AM

      I remember finding out what was making those eerie sounds in those old movies

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  6. Divers and Sundry9:35 AM

    I always think of old horror and science fiction films when I hear that sound.

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  7. DVArtist12:19 PM

    Wow! I never knew about this either. How amazing.

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    1. Divers and Sundry8:44 AM

      I remember finding out what was making that sound in those old science fiction films. I've always wanted one. I've also always wanted a big crystal ball and a hurdy gurdy ;) We can't have everything lol

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  8. Anne (cornucopia)12:24 PM

    I saw your comment about cemeteries where you are close at dusk, so I had to come back to say: they do here in Connecticut, too. Let's just say, hypothetically, I might've been in that cemetery after dark, when I wasn't supposed to be. ;-)

    I have a Halloween count down decoration, too: 30 days left. Time to put up your decorations. :-) (Halloween is one of my favorite holidays.)

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    1. Divers and Sundry8:46 AM

      My family cemetery is gated and locked at dusk. But... I've been to open country cemeteries, and the atmosphere at night is like you're in a different place. Which in a way you are. I love Halloween!

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  9. Spare Parts and Pics4:36 PM

    Fascinating! I didn't realize how a theremin was played before watching the video. Countless SciFi movies wouldn't be the same without it!

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  10. Valerie-Jael10:49 PM

    Totally cool! Valerie

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  11. Rita11:25 PM

    I never knew how they worked. Strange, eh?
    I think Sheldon was trying to learn how to play one on Big Bang.
    Googled it!
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnTLZtZzrWU

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    1. Divers and Sundry8:47 AM

      Cool! I'd forgotten that episode lol

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  12. Mae Travels10:24 AM

    Really neat little film clip. I have seen theremin players working as street musicians, as well as hearing it used for atmosphere in movies.

    Be well... mae at maefood.blogspot.com

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    1. Divers and Sundry1:47 PM

      Seeing them played by street musicians?! I'd love that!

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  13. Bleubeard and Elizabeth12:46 PM

    I have no idea how I missed this. What a fun video. I liked how I was able to learn how it worked, or I would never have guessed. Its absolutely amazing.

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    1. Divers and Sundry1:49 PM

      It's interesting to see how it's played. I can picture it now when I hear it in movies :)

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