Remember the eerie flying saucer sound effect from old B-movies? It's produced by a theremin, the only instrument you play without touching. Kurt gets a lesson from theremin virtuoso Pamelia Kurstin. Produced by Amanda Aronczyk.
Kurt Andersen Learns To Play The Theremin
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Artist: Pamelia KurstinAlbum: Thinking Out Loud
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I think Les Paul would be a better innovator to improve the theremin than Paganini.
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Pamelia is a wonderful Theremin Bass player!!
The next big thing?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxJuk31CqNU
Oh Kurt, how could you neglect to mention Jimmy Page, who introduced legions of heavy metal fans to the theremin during his live extended solo during "Whole Lotta Love" in Led Zeppelin's legendary live shows? "The Song Remains The Same", while not the greatest live concert film, does have some great footage of Page putting his theremin to good use. Interestingly, it also makes an appearance in the current feature "It Might Get Loud", where you can see the delight and wonder in the face of Jack White and U2's The Edge when Page gives them a quick demonstration!
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