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Geek Culture / Bought a Theremin!

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Jeku
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Posted: 8th Oct 2007 22:35 Edited at: 8th Oct 2007 22:36
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Just ordered a Moog Etherwave Exploration Theremin!

It's on backorder for two weeks so it'll take a while to get here. It comes with an amp, mic stand, bag, instructional DVDs, etc. As far as I know nobody in Canada gives lessons for a theremin so I'm on my own. I've wanted one for at least 8 years.

If you don't know what it is, this is what it looks like:



You play this instrument without touching it--- it has an antenna for volume and an antenna for pitch. You move your hands to play the mono sound. You can hook it up to a guitar pedal for effects, or just go straight to an amp.

Some Youtube videos if you're interested:


Lydia Kavina - Claire De Lune --- She's one of the best Theremin players in the world

An excellent performer having some fun:

Gnarls Barkley Cover --- theremin with some kind of filter

Don't Worry, Be Happy cover -- Performed over multiple tracks--- don't be fooled, a Theremin is mono

Awesome Dorit Chrysler - Sustain Me --- sooo cool!

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Oolite
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Posted: 8th Oct 2007 22:44
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Thats one damn cool instrument, i can't see me ever playing one.

Make sure you get some videos of you up on here so we can make fun

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Jeku
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Posted: 8th Oct 2007 22:47
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-3lU3bgOgE -- Theremin Killed the Radio Star

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Oolite
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Posted: 8th Oct 2007 22:57
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Three minutes onward is bloody freaky, sounds like a real voice.

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Posted: 8th Oct 2007 23:00
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How much did it cost you 'cuz... tempting



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Jeku
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Posted: 8th Oct 2007 23:11
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$559 US--- our dollar is par with the States, but it still costs more in Canada, so I ordered it from the US. Problem solved

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Posted: 8th Oct 2007 23:25
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJYho56INKU&mode=related&search=

one of the oddest instruments I've ever seen, want one now.

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Jeku
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Posted: 8th Oct 2007 23:26
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I saw that one too, it's great That's the exact same model I'm getting

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Posted: 8th Oct 2007 23:29
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Looks like Zombies gonna have to save up for this, I could see this being used at parties.

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Seppuku Arts
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Posted: 9th Oct 2007 00:36
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Oh a theremin! I thought it was a new drug they've got on market... I was going to say, you crazy Canadian.

But yes, these things are funky, Bill Bailey uses them in his shows and of course I immediately thought 'I want one!'. Weird people like me could have hours of fun with something like that.

However a little expensive for a man with such a simple mind, maybe when my hair recedes and I can do a Bill Bailey tribute act.

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Posted: 9th Oct 2007 00:51
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Whoa! I've never even heard of that thing. Haha. Then again, I've never heard of pretty much anything that isn't located in my living room.

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Posted: 9th Oct 2007 02:02
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WOW, that's a pretty cool instrument

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Mr Makealotofsmoke
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Posted: 9th Oct 2007 02:16
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thats awesome, someone actually buying a theremin.
Good job


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I think one of the guys in victor wooten's band used one of those.(which was a great concert btw)

When I saw theremin, my first thought was the other weird instrument with glass. I forget the name, but often called the devil's instrument I believe.

So what made you buy one?


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Posted: 9th Oct 2007 02:52 Edited at: 9th Oct 2007 02:52
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Pretty Zany that is, but I'm not willing to cough up that much until the Canadian dollar is 2 to 1 with the US.

Your about to get pwned.
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Posted: 9th Oct 2007 03:17
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Sweeeet! Now I can play my zendrum and you can play your theremin!

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sounds like humming. Where do you get one?

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Quote: "http://www.moogmusic.com/detail.php?main_product_id=99"


There's a link right in his post


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Quote: "When I saw theremin, my first thought was the other weird instrument with glass. I forget the name, but often called the devil's instrument I believe."


Do you mean the Glass armonica?

I always thought the Devil's Instrument was the violin.

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Posted: 9th Oct 2007 16:46
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nice! these are cool instruments. now we need u to play something like this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJYho56INKU&mode=related&search=

(its zelda on a theremin )

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Posted: 9th Oct 2007 18:32
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Hmmm. I have found my Christmas present this year



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Posted: 11th Oct 2007 05:08
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Quote: "Just ordered a Moog Etherwave Exploration Theremin!
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Can I borrow it?

Uhhhhhhh.... I forgot
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Posted: 11th Oct 2007 21:07
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JEKU, I hope you'll soon show us some of your recordings...

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Jeku
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Posted: 11th Oct 2007 21:26
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Well it will arrive at the end of the month, and it will take me a long time to be able to play anything. But I will make a recording if and when I do something half decent

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OK, I'll wait... [sets up his tent...]

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Posted: 12th Oct 2007 03:31
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y are u setting up a tent in your house? or are u gonna take your pc outside?


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Posted: 13th Oct 2007 05:11
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I still wonder if I can borrow it..

Uhhhhhhh.... I forgot
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Quote: "OK, I'll wait... [sets up his tent...]"


camper! you should be kicked


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Quote: "Quote: "OK, I'll wait... [sets up his tent...]"

camper! you should be kicked"

LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
nice one XDDD

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