Friday, October 02, 2020

Happy Birthday, Theremin!

image from Wikipedia

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



25 comments:

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

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  2. I didn't realize it was that old.

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

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

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

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

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    1. 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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  6. 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. 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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  7. 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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  8. Totally cool! Valerie

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  9. 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. Cool! I'd forgotten that episode lol

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

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

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