Silicon Chip Deluxe Theremin Revisit.

[Maddogm]

I think I may have watched that documentary at some stage, I agree, most people who get introduced to the Theremin do seem to be stuck in this mindset that the Theremin is only really good for 50's B-Grade Sci-Fi movie sounds and soundtracks, when nothing could be further from the truth, as some of the videos I've posted prove that you can actually make some beautiful music with a Theremin, if you approach it the right way, it deserves to be recognized as a legitimate musical instrument in my honest opinion.

When i think Theremin I think John Spencer Blues Explosion.

In particular this performance:

[DrNomis_44]

Update:

Here's a link to an audio demo of my Deluxe Theremin that I uploaded to my soundcloud account...enjoy!!!


https://soundcloud.com/drnomis_44/deluxe-theremin-demo

[wokkaboy]

sounds super cool Doc, don't think you needed a 5 minute demo ! sounds like something from the old TV show Lost in Space or a flying saucer sound.
What happens when you touch both antenneas ?

[DrNomis_44]

sounds super cool Doc, don't think you needed a 5 minute demo ! sounds like something from the old TV show Lost in Space or a flying saucer sound.
What happens when you touch both antenneas ?

Nothing really, all that happens is that the sound stops that's all.


Back in the 50's when all those B-Grade Sci Fi movies were being made, the Theremin was extensively used to create all those other-worldly spooky sounds, I seem to remember watching Lost In Space on TV when I was younger, great show, I've also watched the original black and white version of The Day The Earth Stood Still, another classic B-Grade Sci Fi from the 50's.

[DrNomis_44]

Here's a link to an interesting website about building Theremins:

http://www.thereminworld.com/