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bedrock_barney
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 12/11/2003 : 03:35:28
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I love hearing the theremin (or synthesised version of the theremin) on records. The classic Pixies exponent is of course Velouria. Another song that springs to mind is Mysterons by Portishead and Mercury Rev have employed a similar(ish) sound on the last two albums (via a bowed saw).
Any other gems out there that I should be listening to??
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benji
> Teenager of the Year <
New Zealand
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Posted - 12/11/2003 : 03:46:18
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the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion used to use it pretty extensively...
dunno if they still do - having lost interest in their recent records...
i can't remember specific songs Jon Spencer uses it on, but either the album 'Orange' or 'Extra Width' should be full of it.
and to anyone who thinks the White Stripes are pretty nifty, listen to 'Orange' and prepared to be very impressed.
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
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Posted - 12/11/2003 : 04:26:14
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I agree about the JSBX. The best part is that they have one on stage during their concerts, and at the end of the gig they destroy all their gear, except the theremin... I think Dig My Shit (b-side) has a lot of theremin.
Air use it a lot too. Can't think of any other bands but I'll try to find more.
Denis
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bedrock_barney
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
871 Posts |
Posted - 12/11/2003 : 04:55:04
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Forgot about Air. Got all their albums so will have a listen.
Goldfrapp and Stereolab also??
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
7443 Posts |
Posted - 12/11/2003 : 05:03:20
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Can't believe we forgot the Beach Boys. Good Vibrations has theremin.
Actually http://www.thereminworld.com/bands.asp lists 521 (!) bands using theremins.
Denis
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
4800 Posts |
Posted - 12/11/2003 : 07:31:27
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You can buid your own theremin pretty easily, from a kit by PAiA called the Theremax Theremin- we have one, but it's not working right now :(
You may know also, but BigBriar (Bob Moog's company) sells beautiful lusty theremins in nice wood cases for $$$. That documentary about Leon Theremin, and finding out about Clara Rockmore, got me into them, as I think it did for alot of people.
Hey check it out - it's "Theremin World"!!! http://www.thereminworld.com/
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Crispy Water
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
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Posted - 12/11/2003 : 09:04:39
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Yeah, the Theremin World website is awesome, check it out. My favourite band that uses one on a regular basis is Fishbone. The first time I saw them I didn't have a clue what the hell it was, just that it was the coolest thing I had seen. I tried to build one last year, but it really didn't work at all. I'll buy one eventually; played one a couple times and it's tough but fascinating.
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bedrock_barney
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
871 Posts |
Posted - 12/11/2003 : 09:32:26
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I'm gonna buy one and drive my family mad!!
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
4800 Posts |
Posted - 12/11/2003 : 10:28:00
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hahaha!
There is also one in David Byrne's live cover of Kraftwerk's "The Model" that was played on Sessions at West 54th (I think). The cover was incredible, and the theremin was a perfect addition. The woman playing it seemed to be having a great time - it takes alot of class to play a theremin without looking funny.
Join the Cult of Carl / Lisening him do bass for our power ballad 'Hypocrite of the Heart' is like lisening to angels play bass. |
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BLT
> Teenager of the Year <
South Sandwich Islands
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Posted - 12/11/2003 : 11:18:33
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Forget all these bands and get the "Forbidden Planet" soundtrack LP. It has more theremin than all of them combined.
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Dave Noisy
Minister of Chaos
Canada
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Posted - 12/11/2003 : 11:30:06
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billgoodman
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Netherlands
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Posted - 12/11/2003 : 12:51:08
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Ok, I learned that the sound on Good Vibrations isn't a real theremin but a so called Tannerin, don't know the difference though.
On the front of Jon Spencer's 'Orange' (really not yellow) is a drawing of a theremin.
JSBX usually destroy their stuff (not really destroying everything as only Jon is the mad one) because the theremin don't work like they should.
And there's an episode of I.M.Weasel with lot's of theremin playing.
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mdisanto
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1140 Posts |
Posted - 12/11/2003 : 12:54:51
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my friend got a theremin off ebay for pretty cheap, i bought the electrical parts and got a schematic for making one, but never got around to doing it unfortunately, still have the parts though for some day
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TRANSMARINE
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
2002 Posts |
Posted - 12/11/2003 : 13:16:47
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If anyone is interested, the original theremin player was a woman named Clara Rockmore who was the lover/protege of Mr. Theremin himself. She performed in the 30's with orchestras, and there is a CD available (mono, of course) of piano/theremin duets that was recorded in the 40's. Rockmore's work is absolutely stunning...she plays the blasted thing with such emotion, it sounds like a cosmic angel. It really is an interesting instrument. Anyway...if anyone is interested, I will look for the cd and distribute info.
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billgoodman
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Netherlands
6214 Posts |
Posted - 12/11/2003 : 13:42:17
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give us the info
and btw Rockmore is a great name!
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bedrock_barney
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
871 Posts |
Posted - 12/11/2003 : 13:43:10
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Hubba Hubba.  There's one for sale on ebay. 60 english pounds and it's mine. Do I or don't I? Will my wife kill me? Will my children leave home??
I could get it here just in time for Xmas and entertain all our festive guests, relatives and friends!!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2580690771&category=1287
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
4800 Posts |
Posted - 12/11/2003 : 13:59:42
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Originally posted by apl4eris
You can buid your own theremin pretty easily, from a kit by PAiA called the Theremax Theremin- we have one, but it's not working right now :(
You may know also, but BigBriar (Bob Moog's company) http://www.bigbriar.com/ sells beautiful lusty theremins in nice wood cases for $$$. That documentary about Leon Theremin, and finding out about Clara Rockmore, got me into them, as I think it did for alot of people.
edit: added her image for all you guys ;)
Hey check it out - it's "Theremin World"!!! http://www.thereminworld.com/
For anyone interested, the documentary is called "Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey", and it came out in 1995. Looks like you can buy it in a bunch of places online.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0792846028/103-4013148-5687829?v=glance
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El Barto
= Song DB Master =
USA
4020 Posts |
Posted - 12/11/2003 : 15:57:51
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The first usage of the theramin in the pop world was by The Beach Boys on Pet Sounds, "I Just Wasn't Made For These Times" (my theme song). Right?
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Crispy Water
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
819 Posts |
Posted - 12/11/2003 : 21:58:58
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I haven't seen that Theremin documentary, but I think it's more about his life than just the instrument. Based upon the book I read about him, though, I'm sure the film is also quite interesting. Guy had a hell of a life.
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