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Evergreen feature about the Theremin--the world's first electronic musical instrument--and some of the people who love it.
SUGGESTED INTRO:
Why would any one want to study a musical instrument that is obscure, nearly impossible to play, and associated with danger, insanity, and aliens from outer space? Nevertheless, the Theremin–-the world’s first electronic musical instrument–does have its afficionados. There’s Scott Marshall, for example, who lives in New Jersey, the state where theremins were once manufactured by the hundreds. And while Marshall believes himself to be New Jersey’s only thereminist, he is hardly a voice in the wilderness–as Amber Edwards reports.
*This piece originally aired on the WBGO Journal (88.3, Newark, all jazz station that does not carry NPR newsmagazines) in February, 2004.
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Evergreen feature about the Theremin--the world's first electronic musical instrument--and some of the people who love it. SUGGESTED INTRO: Why would any one want to study a musical instrument that is obscure, nearly impossible to play, and associated with danger, insanity, and aliens from outer space? Nevertheless, the Theremin–-the world’s first electronic musical instrument–does have its afficionados. There’s Scott Marshall, for example, who lives in New Jersey, the state where theremins were once manufactured by the hundreds. And while Marshall believes himself to be New Jersey’s only thereminist, he is hardly a voice in the wilderness–as Amber Edwards reports. *This piece originally aired on the WBGO Journal (88.3, Newark, all jazz station that does not carry NPR newsmagazines) in February, 2004.
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Review of Music from the EtherThis is a great pop-culture piece. Finally, an explanation for what made all of those eerie sounds from the old sci-fi and horror films. It will also excite fans of some of the more experimental bands in pop music like the Flaming Lips and Polyphonic Spree, both of whom use the theramin in their music. Well told and fun to listen to. |
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Review of Music from the EtherBrief history of an instrument that everyone knows the sound, if not the name. Interesting story and sounds, told well. |
Broadcast History
Aired February, 04, on the WBGO Journal (88.3 FM, Newark, all jazz format, no NPR newsmagazines.)
Timing and Cues
Self contained except for studio intro. Total running time 5:05
Musical Works
1) “The Delicate Delinquent”, 1957, Paramount Home Video, film soundtrack, 00:11 - 0:33 2) “The Swan”, Saint-Saens, Scott Marshall live performance, 1:17 - 1:53 3) “Vocalise”, Rachmaninoff, from The Art of the Theremin, Clara Rockmore, 1987 Delos, 2:37 - 3:15 4) “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”, 1939, Harold Arlen, E.Y. Harburg, Scott Marshall live performance, 3:37 - 3:56 5) “The Day the Earth Stood Still”, 1951, film score by Bernard Herrmann, Twentieth Century Fox Home Video, 4:12 - 4:23 6) “The Lost Weekend”, 1945, film score by Miklós Rózsa, Universal Studios, 4:23 - 4:27 7) “Spellbound”, 1945, score by Miklos Rozsa, Anchor Bay Entertainment, 4:28 – 4:31 8) “Good Vibrations” Brian Wilson & the Beachboys, Greatest Hits Vol. 1, Capitol, 1999, 4:31 - 4:39 and 4:57 - 5:05
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Review of Music from the Ether
Professor Theremin's invention has a fascinating journey. Ms. Edwards summarizes the history of the intrument to us quite well. The interviews and sound clips from movies were a wonderful addition. The invention was bigger than the inventor and the piece treated the intstrument as if a person, maybe rightly so, since it has a human-like quality in its sound. A good vibration indeed.