@dvamateur It is indeed. However, it's one of the 1300 that were built with black cabinets on the audience side, so it's only worth about 2 grand. The walnut version, of which there were only 80 made go for more.
@xXAzNBa0Xx Yes, you can. But it takes a long time to master them. Check out my other performances. I have some that are quite difficult already up, like Der Erlkonig. :)
@Akrisaen As you work with theremins over time, you gradually establish muscle memory, so you can, with confidence, know that when you move your hand or fingers from one place to another, the note you intend to play, will be played, unless an unexpected intrusion by a person, or animal into your pitch field occurs. :) It takes weeks years to master, as with any instrument. But this one's really tough. :)
@Akrisaen Theremins are electronic. They work on capacitence. Our hands and bodies become capacitence plates in a capacitence circuit which controls beat frequency oscilators. There are two BFOs which produce nearly 250 kHz (quarter milion beats / sec), which is inaudible. One BFO is a few beats off from the other. Combination produces audible 20 Hz to 8 kHz (range of piano) audible tone. This is known as heterodyning (differing energies). More at wikipedia under theremin on the web.
how much does a theremin cost? and did it take very long for you to learn playing? it's just amazing..i'm watching this about 30minutes now :O I play violin, do you think this would help learning the theremin faster?
@MiriStoned Depending on model, theremins range between a couple hundred, to a few thousand dollars. It takes several years to fully master the theremin. About a month to learn basics, 6 months to play fairly well. Playing violin or other fretless instruments certainly helps the learning process along considerably. I also played the theremin in my younger days. :) Check my channel for list of links to theremin manufacturers.
@themanfromwem Thank you. Check out my latest videos. I've made some improvements in that area, but it really is that demanding of an instrument to play. LOL ;)
my dog loved to listen to this song. she passed away recently, so now whenever i think of her i listen to this. thank you for creating this memory for me, and please continue your wonderful music.
@clickcijum Not corny at all. Mine listens when I practice all the time. I'm very touched by your story, and regret the loss of your friend. I'm glad my playing helps keep the memory of your dog alive. I shall certainly continue to produce my music videos.
I have been playing music for years and always looking for something new. I have never seen anything like this ever and I am totally blown away. Great job, this has put me in a good mood
@KeenaHyena Hi. The theremin here is the Moog Music Etherwave Pro theremin. When new, it was $1300. However, it's been discontinued, but sometimes shows up on ebay. Only about 1400 or so were made. HOWEVER! :) You can get the Moog Etherwave Standard, and enhance it with the ESPE01 module to get sound quality that rivals the Etherwave Pro. See also: Exploring The ESPE01 Theremin Enhancement Module video I produced recently. The standard may not look as good, but now sounds nearly as good. :)
@ThomasGrillo Sound is great though =P But i still love that vibrato, you just simply can't get that much vibrato on the violin (unless you want to take a lot of effort going up the fingerboard, which sometimes hurts my fingers....).
@brookie2664 Thank you. :) I know what you mean. I used to play the violin in my teens, util I nicked a knuckle with a hoppy knife trying to build a model. After that, never could get vibrato ever again with that finger. Even before the accident, It was rather difficult for me to execute a suitable vibrato.
@Strikeminator Yeh, it is a creepy, yout beautiful sounding instrument, but it wasn't that glass harmonicas "gave" people depression, but rather, it was thought that people who were prone to depression were likely to suffer relapses, and were warned not to attend glass harmonica performances. When theremins first arrived in 1920s / 30s, power was new, and women would faint as they thought they were hearing angels singing. ;)
@DangerWildpants The one seen here was discontinued a few years ago, but if you want a theremin with about the same sound quality, you'll want an Etherwave Standard or Plus that's been modified with Thierry Frenkel's ESPE01 enhancement module. Visit Moog Music for the theremin cost. Visit theremindotnl for the module info.
@clickcijum Theremins are electronic. The antennas produce a field of electromagnitec electrical energy that is sensitive to our capacitence. The antennas which are capacitence plates allow us to control one of two beat frequency oscilators which, by them selves produce inaudible (250,000 Hz) tones, but together combine to produce audible tones (20 hz to 8 kHz). This is called heterodyning (differing energies). The tone is routed via audio cable to an amp, and speaker. They were invented 1920s.
Wonderful :) I feel the rubato is little excessive near the beginning, but I suppose it's not too bad. Sometimes I feel like your control of dynamics is not quite there either. It's certainly very good but the dynamic hand isn't subtle enough to make the singing-like quality really come out. A good performance though.
@spiggildywiggildy Thanks for the critique. I would tend to agree. The Etherwave Pro tends to be a little hot in the dynamics, and needs internal adjustments. However. Have a look at my later videos, please. I think you'll be surposed by the difference between then (this vid), and now. ;)
This is the nicest theremin that I've ever heard! Not only that, but this is probably most pleasing theremin player that I've heard. I am a musician myself, mainly into keyboard instruments. I did try my hand at playing a theremin in Louisville, KY, in their science museum. Yes, I figured out how to do vibrato and tremolo.
@JNozum Thanks for the kind words John. I do hope you get to try a theremin in a more controlled environment where you have total control of the instrument. I wish you all the best with your musical endeavours. ;)
@Charverharver Funny you should ask. Theremins like Etherwave Pro, Etherwave Plus, and PAiA kit theremins all have CV outputs that let you control synthesizers, and other devices that have CV inputs. :)
@gamerman001 Conclussive research has yet to be don on the effects of theremin energy on living tissues. However, the Theremin's inventor, Leon Theremin, and musician, Clara Rockmore worked with, and played the theremin for decades with no reports of cancer after they passed away back in the late 90s. Leon invented the theremin 1919.
@RETRO714 That's because I was only playing for about 3 years when this video was posted. She'd been playing for, oh, about 5 DECADES when the recording you heard of Clara was recorded. I've certainly got a ways to go, but have made some progress in the last couple of years since this video. Have a look at my more recent videos. :)
I started crying at 37 seconds. I've heard several silly performances on the theremin, but this beautiful performance proves music doesn't come from the instrument, it comes from the soul.
Mr. Grillo- I am astounded by the subtlety and nuance you bring to this instrument. I have been a theremin fan since I first heard Lothar and the Hand People a hundred years ago. I have got to say, sir, that you are the most accomplished musician with this weird and wonderful device that I have ever seen or heard. Bravo!
Well, at least you're exceptional musical talent ;)
In reality, I've actually fallen in love with this beautiful sound. A mixture between a violin and opera it made me cry. Not to mention the song itself is gorgeous. Although the Theremin is not quite as beautiful as the curves and craftsmanship of the guitar, piano or violin, it's sound is equal to if not surpasses them by far. Thank you so much for sharing you're gift to the world. Bravo!!!
@munckattack42 Thank you for the kind words. I agree. Theremins should look more like a musical instrument than they do. Of Course, you're only seeing the audience side of the Moog Etherwave Pro. Have a look at my latest video, Valse Sentimentale. In the first few seconds of the vid, you get to see the player side. This particular theremin is one of the few, other than the Burns B3 Pro, which look more like musical instruments. :)
It took nearly a couple of years to reach the level of proficiancy seen here. However, if you'll check my later videos, you'll notice definate changes in performance quality. It does take years to master the theremin.
It's considered the most difficult instrument in the world to play "well". Not to be comfused with one of the most difficult instruments to play period, which has to be the pipe organ. IMHO :)
@GeneralAnimator Thank you for the kind words. Opera, and classical music have really inspired me to play the way I do, making it sound more human, that is. :)
hey, no offence, but using the thermin sounds out of tune and creepy sorry. but very well played though :) does the theremin have strings or something? cant see it. cool instument :)
@boomz32145 It's important to keep in mind that at the time this video was shot I'd only been playing for about 2 years. Intonation has improved greatly. Check out my latest vids. :)
Theremins use no strings at all. They are electronic, and work on our capacitence. There's a field of energy around the antennas (capacitence plates). When a hand moves closer to the vertical rod, notes go up in pitch. The little loop controls volume. The sound goes out via cable to the amp or speaker.
hey, no offence, but using the thermin sounds out of tune and creepy :S sorry. but very well played though :) does the theremin have strings or something? cant see it. cool instument :)
@boomz32145 I've been working on itonation since this performance. :) Yes, theremins, if one is not very careful, can indeed sound out of tune, and even in the best circumstances, can be slightly off by a few cents either way. People with "perfect pitch" have the most dificulty listening to and playing theremins. There are no strings. It works with your capacitence which allows one to play it without touching the theremin. It uses a process known as heterodyning.
You can do scales, arpeggios, ect with the theremin, except for chords (for the time being).
However, you can connect a TC Helicon harmonizing effects pedal to a theremin and get chords! :)
Have a look at the video Happy New Year on theremin which I did last year, and features the Wavefront Travel Case theremin connected to the harmonizer. The harmony kicks in half way through the vid. Enjoy :)
Aaaaaaah I saw Clara Rockmore like SECONDS ago. And I didn't get what she was doing (like I wisely posted)... But now I do. It's weird and science-fiction-y BUT I WANT TO BE ABLE TO DO IT SO BAD.
@HelenaKoonings Thanks for the comment. ;) If you'd like to have a go at the theremin, just head over to my channel where you'll find a list of theremin manufacturers.
@masterkulot You certainly can alter the sound with effects pedals and other devices. Have a look at my JHS Mods Synth Drive pedal demo at my channel.
The theremin is not the most difficult instrument in the world to play, but is considered the most difficult instrument in the world to play "well" :)
@tirazab The instrument is an electronic musical instrument called a theremin. Theremins were invented in 1919 by Russian radio physicist, Leon Theremin. They're played without being touched. Inside are beat frequency oscilators which produce tones at over 250kHz (inaudible). Combined, they produce audible 20 to 8kHz (piano range) tone. One BFO is controled by musician's interaction with field of energy round the antenna (capacitence plate). Seen here is Moog Etherwave Pro, a modern theremin. :)
@FenderBoy123456 The one seen here is discontinued. It is the Moog Music Etherwave Pro, and retailed for $1300 new, but sometimes shows up on ebay. Other commonly available theremins range from less than a couple hundred dollars for "good" low end theremins on up into the thousands. Check my channel for links to theremin manufacturers, and current prices.
@R0FLtaco Theremins prices vary widely from a few hundred for Burns B3 theremins to half a grand for Moog Etherwave Standard or Plus theremins, to a few thousand for pro level theremins like the Etherwave Pro, Ethervox (both discontinued), Wavefront Classic, and many thousands for vintage theremins like the RCA theremin. If equipped with CV outs you can control synthesizers with theremins. Many models like Moog, and wavefront have knobs to change sound. Visit my channel for manufacturers' links.
@plasticPlaystation LOL :) I get that a lot. Sometimes the theremin is so demanding, that blinking goes to the lowest level of multi-tasking priorities. :)
I'm based in Mississippi. I can travel, but woould require travel, lodging, and daily expenses as well as my fee covered for distant events. I also produce musical works with the theremin for various productions when needed.
@UncleStumpy It took a few weeks to teach my self to play scales, and another several months to get it suitable for family, and close friends, but it took a few years to get the theremin to a level suitable for public consumption.
Congratulations on the Theremax build. If you have any questions regarding fine tuning adjustments, there's an excelent thread on the Theremax at thereminworld on the web.
Absolutely beautiful. I have bought a B3 theremin (after hearing it on some of your videos) and am trying to play "The Swan" too, and tracking progress on youtube. I'll be happy if I'm able to make it sound half as good as this some day. :)
@AlKhwarizmi Thanks for the kind words. I certainly wish you all the best with your progress, and endeavours with the theremin. Do let me know if I can be of any assistance. :)
Which of you found the existence of this instrument on "The Big Bang Theory" ?
ElliottGeorge2 1 week ago
@ElliottGeorge2 Nope my electronic music class today.
BassExpert666 12 hours ago
Beautiful theremin model. This must be worth like 10 grand now, and the price will only go up...
dvamateur 1 week ago
@dvamateur It is indeed. However, it's one of the 1300 that were built with black cabinets on the audience side, so it's only worth about 2 grand. The walnut version, of which there were only 80 made go for more.
ThomasGrillo 1 week ago
genius.
djmalatesta 1 week ago
@djmalatesta :)
ThomasGrillo 1 week ago
Beautiful song but seems like he just stares through your soul
DirtyTurtleesVideos 1 month ago
@DirtyTurtleesVideos LOL. Thanks. Working on that stare thing. Have a look at my newer videos. :)
ThomasGrillo 1 month ago
id really like to know if u could play virtuoso stuff with the theremin
dont know maybe sth like the chopin etudes ?
xXAzNBa0Xx 1 month ago
@xXAzNBa0Xx Yes, you can. But it takes a long time to master them. Check out my other performances. I have some that are quite difficult already up, like Der Erlkonig. :)
ThomasGrillo 1 month ago
The Theremin is singing!
TheROCKapple 1 month ago
:O. How the hell do you know where to put your hand for certain notes? Must've taken lots of practice, and is this your job - a theriminist I mean?
Akrisaen 2 months ago
@Akrisaen As you work with theremins over time, you gradually establish muscle memory, so you can, with confidence, know that when you move your hand or fingers from one place to another, the note you intend to play, will be played, unless an unexpected intrusion by a person, or animal into your pitch field occurs. :) It takes weeks years to master, as with any instrument. But this one's really tough. :)
ThomasGrillo 2 months ago
@ThomasGrillo how does the theremin itself actually work? is it like an interruption of waves or something along the lines of that?
Akrisaen 2 months ago
@Akrisaen Theremins are electronic. They work on capacitence. Our hands and bodies become capacitence plates in a capacitence circuit which controls beat frequency oscilators. There are two BFOs which produce nearly 250 kHz (quarter milion beats / sec), which is inaudible. One BFO is a few beats off from the other. Combination produces audible 20 Hz to 8 kHz (range of piano) audible tone. This is known as heterodyning (differing energies). More at wikipedia under theremin on the web.
ThomasGrillo 2 months ago
Unbelievable :D
5t0rM6 2 months ago
how much does a theremin cost? and did it take very long for you to learn playing? it's just amazing..i'm watching this about 30minutes now :O I play violin, do you think this would help learning the theremin faster?
MiriStoned 2 months ago
@MiriStoned Depending on model, theremins range between a couple hundred, to a few thousand dollars. It takes several years to fully master the theremin. About a month to learn basics, 6 months to play fairly well. Playing violin or other fretless instruments certainly helps the learning process along considerably. I also played the theremin in my younger days. :) Check my channel for list of links to theremin manufacturers.
ThomasGrillo 2 months ago
duuuude you are amazing!
MiriStoned 2 months ago
@MiriStoned Thank you. :)
ThomasGrillo 2 months ago
Genious!
Lalli1987 2 months ago
@Lalli1987 Thank you. :)
ThomasGrillo 2 months ago
awesome ^^
SerialZ70 2 months ago
@SerialZ70 Thank you. ;)
ThomasGrillo 2 months ago
excellent rendition, but please try to smile more often, yours,Howard...
themanfromwem 2 months ago
@themanfromwem Thank you. Check out my latest videos. I've made some improvements in that area, but it really is that demanding of an instrument to play. LOL ;)
ThomasGrillo 2 months ago
Nice job Thomas, I enjoyed it 5 stars!
dano94 3 months ago
@dano94 Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it. :)
ThomasGrillo 3 months ago
i know this sounds corny, but...
my dog loved to listen to this song. she passed away recently, so now whenever i think of her i listen to this. thank you for creating this memory for me, and please continue your wonderful music.
clickcijum 3 months ago
@clickcijum Not corny at all. Mine listens when I practice all the time. I'm very touched by your story, and regret the loss of your friend. I'm glad my playing helps keep the memory of your dog alive. I shall certainly continue to produce my music videos.
I wish you all the best.
ThomasGrillo 3 months ago
One of my favorite songs of all time. You did it so very, very well. Kudos!
comadjinn 3 months ago
@comadjinn Thank you. :)
ThomasGrillo 3 months ago
My Orchestra teacher told me to look this up
3picInsanity 3 months ago
@3picInsanity I'm glad you stopped by. I hope you enjoyed it. Do thank your teacher for me, please. :)
ThomasGrillo 3 months ago
@3picInsanity mine did too!
TheAppieJj 3 months ago
I have been playing music for years and always looking for something new. I have never seen anything like this ever and I am totally blown away. Great job, this has put me in a good mood
coachbenhvbc 3 months ago
@coachbenhvbc Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it. :)
ThomasGrillo 3 months ago
This is so beautiful ! :)
bastiwen 3 months ago
@bastiwen Thank you. :)
ThomasGrillo 3 months ago
=)
Njordin2010 3 months ago
dat facial expression
Pigboy501 4 months ago
@Pigboy501 Yeh, LOL :) This was 3 years ago. I've been workin' on it.
ThomasGrillo 4 months ago
Very haunting.
pluralZZ9 4 months ago
@pluralZZ9 Indeed. Thank you. :)
ThomasGrillo 4 months ago
is Kristian Banatzianou from Greece?
panosroumee1316 4 months ago
@panosroumee1316 I don't know. You might visit his site, and ask him. :)
ThomasGrillo 4 months ago
Beautiful!!
SpaceAscriabine 4 months ago
@SpaceAscriabine Thank you. :)
ThomasGrillo 4 months ago
What model of theremin is this? Where did you get it, and how much was it?
KeenaHyena 4 months ago
@KeenaHyena Hi. The theremin here is the Moog Music Etherwave Pro theremin. When new, it was $1300. However, it's been discontinued, but sometimes shows up on ebay. Only about 1400 or so were made. HOWEVER! :) You can get the Moog Etherwave Standard, and enhance it with the ESPE01 module to get sound quality that rivals the Etherwave Pro. See also: Exploring The ESPE01 Theremin Enhancement Module video I produced recently. The standard may not look as good, but now sounds nearly as good. :)
ThomasGrillo 4 months ago
his unrelenting stare does creep me out after a while, i mean like how do you stare at something for so long without moving your eyes.....
brookie2664 4 months ago
@brookie2664 LOL. ;) Yeh, check out my later videos. I've been working on that. Still don't blink much when I play.
ThomasGrillo 4 months ago
@ThomasGrillo Sound is great though =P But i still love that vibrato, you just simply can't get that much vibrato on the violin (unless you want to take a lot of effort going up the fingerboard, which sometimes hurts my fingers....).
brookie2664 4 months ago
@brookie2664 Thank you. :) I know what you mean. I used to play the violin in my teens, util I nicked a knuckle with a hoppy knife trying to build a model. After that, never could get vibrato ever again with that finger. Even before the accident, It was rather difficult for me to execute a suitable vibrato.
ThomasGrillo 4 months ago
Creepy sound, gives me chills
nelti 4 months ago
@nelti You think this gives you chills? Check out my video on the Waterphone. LOL :)
ThomasGrillo 4 months ago
@ThomasGrillo
Hey, if you think thats scary, have a look at glass harmonicas.
Dude, you totally need a glass harmonica. That instrument was banned for giving people depression. Epic ;-)
Strikeminator 4 months ago
@Strikeminator Yeh, it is a creepy, yout beautiful sounding instrument, but it wasn't that glass harmonicas "gave" people depression, but rather, it was thought that people who were prone to depression were likely to suffer relapses, and were warned not to attend glass harmonica performances. When theremins first arrived in 1920s / 30s, power was new, and women would faint as they thought they were hearing angels singing. ;)
ThomasGrillo 4 months ago
That dude kicks ass!
PragaLord 4 months ago
@PragaLord Thanks. ;)
ThomasGrillo 4 months ago
How much is the one you have?
DangerWildpants 5 months ago
@DangerWildpants The one seen here was discontinued a few years ago, but if you want a theremin with about the same sound quality, you'll want an Etherwave Standard or Plus that's been modified with Thierry Frenkel's ESPE01 enhancement module. Visit Moog Music for the theremin cost. Visit theremindotnl for the module info.
ThomasGrillo 5 months ago
How do those work?
clickcijum 5 months ago
@clickcijum Theremins are electronic. The antennas produce a field of electromagnitec electrical energy that is sensitive to our capacitence. The antennas which are capacitence plates allow us to control one of two beat frequency oscilators which, by them selves produce inaudible (250,000 Hz) tones, but together combine to produce audible tones (20 hz to 8 kHz). This is called heterodyning (differing energies). The tone is routed via audio cable to an amp, and speaker. They were invented 1920s.
ThomasGrillo 5 months ago
I was wondering what a Theremin was.
and it's the alien/spaceship sound.
I see.
I bet those are expensive
RightOfNowhere 5 months ago
@RightOfNowhere Yeh, this particular theremin, the Etherwave Pro (discontinued) was about $1200 new.
ThomasGrillo 5 months ago
Wonderful :) I feel the rubato is little excessive near the beginning, but I suppose it's not too bad. Sometimes I feel like your control of dynamics is not quite there either. It's certainly very good but the dynamic hand isn't subtle enough to make the singing-like quality really come out. A good performance though.
spiggildywiggildy 6 months ago
@spiggildywiggildy Thanks for the critique. I would tend to agree. The Etherwave Pro tends to be a little hot in the dynamics, and needs internal adjustments. However. Have a look at my later videos, please. I think you'll be surposed by the difference between then (this vid), and now. ;)
ThomasGrillo 6 months ago
The most beautiful sound ever made through this instrument
brinkofdisasterfreak 6 months ago
@brinkofdisasterfreak Thank you. :)
ThomasGrillo 6 months ago
This is the nicest theremin that I've ever heard! Not only that, but this is probably most pleasing theremin player that I've heard. I am a musician myself, mainly into keyboard instruments. I did try my hand at playing a theremin in Louisville, KY, in their science museum. Yes, I figured out how to do vibrato and tremolo.
From John Nozum
JNozum 7 months ago
@JNozum Thanks for the kind words John. I do hope you get to try a theremin in a more controlled environment where you have total control of the instrument. I wish you all the best with your musical endeavours. ;)
ThomasGrillo 7 months ago
banatzianou sounds like greek. actually names that end with -ou and -os are greek names.
techno2011997 8 months ago
@techno2011997 Ah, thanks for the info. ;)
ThomasGrillo 8 months ago
is kristian banatzianou greek?
techno2011997 8 months ago
@techno2011997 That's a good question. I have no idea.
ThomasGrillo 8 months ago
Do you not think the theremin would make a.wonderful control device?
Charverharver 8 months ago
@Charverharver Funny you should ask. Theremins like Etherwave Pro, Etherwave Plus, and PAiA kit theremins all have CV outputs that let you control synthesizers, and other devices that have CV inputs. :)
ThomasGrillo 8 months ago
It's like a violin
TheGrownUpAdult 8 months ago
@TheGrownUpAdult Thank you. :)
ThomasGrillo 8 months ago
@ThomasGrillo umm... can this instrument cause cancer?
gamerman001 8 months ago
@gamerman001 Conclussive research has yet to be don on the effects of theremin energy on living tissues. However, the Theremin's inventor, Leon Theremin, and musician, Clara Rockmore worked with, and played the theremin for decades with no reports of cancer after they passed away back in the late 90s. Leon invented the theremin 1919.
ThomasGrillo 8 months ago
What can I say? Superb! The setting, the bow tie, the backless waistcoat, the music! A class act.
Offshoreorganbuilder 9 months ago
@Offshoreorganbuilder Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it. Do check out my latest videos too. :)
ThomasGrillo 9 months ago
I had no idea that messing with the intrinsic Impedance of free space would make such sad tunes. Is God crying?
bozomal 9 months ago
@bozomal Nah, just the theremin singing away. :)
ThomasGrillo 9 months ago
Do you happen to have the sheet music for the song on piano?
Guitarist500 9 months ago
@Guitarist500 Yes, I do. I got it from Sheetmusicplus on the web.
ThomasGrillo 9 months ago
@Guitarist500 Yes, I do. I got it from Sheetmusicplus on the web. I think it's also at virtualsheetmusic.
ThomasGrillo 9 months ago
Listen to theremin pieces by Clara Rockmore, she makes this guy seem like an amateur.
RETRO714 9 months ago
@RETRO714 That's because I was only playing for about 3 years when this video was posted. She'd been playing for, oh, about 5 DECADES when the recording you heard of Clara was recorded. I've certainly got a ways to go, but have made some progress in the last couple of years since this video. Have a look at my more recent videos. :)
ThomasGrillo 9 months ago
I cant stop watching these, and I like how you, unlike other youtubers, take the time to thank us and are very kind.
IqSNarwhalZZ 9 months ago
@IqSNarwhalZZ It's just the right thing to do. Thanks for watching, and stay tuned. ;)
ThomasGrillo 9 months ago
I started crying at 37 seconds. I've heard several silly performances on the theremin, but this beautiful performance proves music doesn't come from the instrument, it comes from the soul.
peachcloverlauper 9 months ago
@peachcloverlauper Indeed. Thank you for the kind words. I'm glad you enjoyed the performance. :)
ThomasGrillo 9 months ago
Mr. Grillo- I am astounded by the subtlety and nuance you bring to this instrument. I have been a theremin fan since I first heard Lothar and the Hand People a hundred years ago. I have got to say, sir, that you are the most accomplished musician with this weird and wonderful device that I have ever seen or heard. Bravo!
vegasartboy 10 months ago
@vegasartboy Thank you for the kind words. Stay tuned. :)
ThomasGrillo 10 months ago
I love your music, and your presentation. It is perfect.
dannon2010 10 months ago
@dannon2010 Thank you. :)
ThomasGrillo 10 months ago
this is so pro. love it :O
gokao609 11 months ago
@gokao609 Thank you. :)
ThomasGrillo 11 months ago
@ThomasGrillo your very welcome :)
gokao609 11 months ago
I think I'm in love with you . . .
Well, at least you're exceptional musical talent ;)
In reality, I've actually fallen in love with this beautiful sound. A mixture between a violin and opera it made me cry. Not to mention the song itself is gorgeous. Although the Theremin is not quite as beautiful as the curves and craftsmanship of the guitar, piano or violin, it's sound is equal to if not surpasses them by far. Thank you so much for sharing you're gift to the world. Bravo!!!
munckattack42 11 months ago
@munckattack42 Thank you for the kind words. I agree. Theremins should look more like a musical instrument than they do. Of Course, you're only seeing the audience side of the Moog Etherwave Pro. Have a look at my latest video, Valse Sentimentale. In the first few seconds of the vid, you get to see the player side. This particular theremin is one of the few, other than the Burns B3 Pro, which look more like musical instruments. :)
ThomasGrillo 11 months ago
and where is the theremin?????????????????
Hylianlinkr2 11 months ago
@Hylianlinkr2 The theremin is at the lower portion of your screen. The Etherwave Pro was designed to be "out of the way".
ThomasGrillo 11 months ago
Wow, beautious.
witchman1 1 year ago
@witchman1 Thanks. :)
ThomasGrillo 1 year ago
This is so cool! You've inspired me to learn the theremin. Is it hard to learn? How long did it take for you to get this good?
AngryRantingNerd 1 year ago
@AngryRantingNerd Thanks for the kind words. :)
It took nearly a couple of years to reach the level of proficiancy seen here. However, if you'll check my later videos, you'll notice definate changes in performance quality. It does take years to master the theremin.
It's considered the most difficult instrument in the world to play "well". Not to be comfused with one of the most difficult instruments to play period, which has to be the pipe organ. IMHO :)
ThomasGrillo 1 year ago
Really interesting instrument! sounds almost like operah xD
GeneralAnimator 1 year ago
@GeneralAnimator Thank you for the kind words. Opera, and classical music have really inspired me to play the way I do, making it sound more human, that is. :)
ThomasGrillo 1 year ago
i had no idea this was an instrument until i saw this video o.o
phantompanda14 1 year ago
@phantompanda14 Thank you. :)
ThomasGrillo 1 year ago
hey, no offence, but using the thermin sounds out of tune and creepy sorry. but very well played though :) does the theremin have strings or something? cant see it. cool instument :)
boomz32145 1 year ago
@boomz32145 It's important to keep in mind that at the time this video was shot I'd only been playing for about 2 years. Intonation has improved greatly. Check out my latest vids. :)
Theremins use no strings at all. They are electronic, and work on our capacitence. There's a field of energy around the antennas (capacitence plates). When a hand moves closer to the vertical rod, notes go up in pitch. The little loop controls volume. The sound goes out via cable to the amp or speaker.
ThomasGrillo 1 year ago
hey, no offence, but using the thermin sounds out of tune and creepy :S sorry. but very well played though :) does the theremin have strings or something? cant see it. cool instument :)
boomz32145 1 year ago
@boomz32145 I've been working on itonation since this performance. :) Yes, theremins, if one is not very careful, can indeed sound out of tune, and even in the best circumstances, can be slightly off by a few cents either way. People with "perfect pitch" have the most dificulty listening to and playing theremins. There are no strings. It works with your capacitence which allows one to play it without touching the theremin. It uses a process known as heterodyning.
ThomasGrillo 2 months ago
wowww this is great
MrFagmuncher 1 year ago
@MrFagmuncher thank you. :)
ThomasGrillo 1 year ago
Such a lovely piece of music
Can you do arpeggios on the Theremin? What about chords?
Eztoez 1 year ago
@Eztoez Thank you. :)
You can do scales, arpeggios, ect with the theremin, except for chords (for the time being).
However, you can connect a TC Helicon harmonizing effects pedal to a theremin and get chords! :)
Have a look at the video Happy New Year on theremin which I did last year, and features the Wavefront Travel Case theremin connected to the harmonizer. The harmony kicks in half way through the vid. Enjoy :)
ThomasGrillo 1 year ago
omg,this is so beautiful..
chitucoolass 1 year ago
@chitucoolass Thank you. :)
ThomasGrillo 1 year ago
isnt this from"one flew over the coocukss nest"?
NickTies 1 year ago
@NickTies Gosh, I've not seen that movie in so long, I don't remember what music was used in that. I'd have to watch it again.
ThomasGrillo 1 year ago
@ThomasGrillo well it sounds like one of the songs from it
NickTies 1 year ago
@NickTies Well, now I'm heading to netflix to look up that movie, and give it a listen. :)
ThomasGrillo 1 year ago
Such an ingenious piece of musical technology. It sounds so beautiful...
BLinDaTbESt 1 year ago
@BLinDaTbESt Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it. :)
ThomasGrillo 1 year ago
Aaaaaaah I saw Clara Rockmore like SECONDS ago. And I didn't get what she was doing (like I wisely posted)... But now I do. It's weird and science-fiction-y BUT I WANT TO BE ABLE TO DO IT SO BAD.
HelenaKoonings 1 year ago
@HelenaKoonings Thanks for the comment. ;) If you'd like to have a go at the theremin, just head over to my channel where you'll find a list of theremin manufacturers.
ThomasGrillo 1 year ago
Star Trek theme was probably made with help from a theremin.
jjojjorge 1 year ago
@jjojjorge Actually, only a female vocalist, and flute were used to create that theremin sounding sequence for the original series of Star Trek. :)
ThomasGrillo 1 year ago
@ThomasGrillo I should have said influenced or inspired. I admire her voice during the theme. I will go learn more about her. Thanks.
jjojjorge 1 year ago
@jjojjorge Ah, cool. You're welcome. :)
ThomasGrillo 1 year ago
awesome. can you make changes on the frequency? can you make it sound different? (just like plugging a effects pedal on a guitar)
i think it would be great if it can :)
masterkulot 1 year ago
@masterkulot You certainly can alter the sound with effects pedals and other devices. Have a look at my JHS Mods Synth Drive pedal demo at my channel.
ThomasGrillo 1 year ago
u r beautiful
charles34play 1 year ago
@ThomasGrillo thanks for telling me and it sounds very hard to play and you are very talented
tirazab 1 year ago
@tirazab You're welcome. :)
The theremin is not the most difficult instrument in the world to play, but is considered the most difficult instrument in the world to play "well" :)
ThomasGrillo 1 year ago
This sounds really beautiful but what are you playing no offense
tirazab 1 year ago
@tirazab The instrument is an electronic musical instrument called a theremin. Theremins were invented in 1919 by Russian radio physicist, Leon Theremin. They're played without being touched. Inside are beat frequency oscilators which produce tones at over 250kHz (inaudible). Combined, they produce audible 20 to 8kHz (piano range) tone. One BFO is controled by musician's interaction with field of energy round the antenna (capacitence plate). Seen here is Moog Etherwave Pro, a modern theremin. :)
ThomasGrillo 1 year ago
Ganz wunderbar gespielt - mit viel Gefühl und Einfühlungsvermögen. Wunderbar!! Daumen hoch!
(Ich bin absoluter Laie, habe es aber selber auf der Klarinette mitgespielt zum Cello, weil es so gewünscht wurde:
youtube.com/watch?v=VQDDd3QdbwM )
ruevo1 1 year ago
@ruevo1 Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed this work. :)
ThomasGrillo 1 year ago
@ThomasGrillo Yes, I like it really very
ruevo1 1 year ago
@ruevo1 Thank you. :)
ThomasGrillo 1 year ago
this song is so scarey. it gives me nightmares!
Soymilllk 1 year ago
@Soymilllk If you think that's scary, you haven't seen my video, Spooky Old Graveyard". LOL :)
ThomasGrillo 1 year ago
how much does one of those cost???
FenderBoy123456 1 year ago
@FenderBoy123456 The one seen here is discontinued. It is the Moog Music Etherwave Pro, and retailed for $1300 new, but sometimes shows up on ebay. Other commonly available theremins range from less than a couple hundred dollars for "good" low end theremins on up into the thousands. Check my channel for links to theremin manufacturers, and current prices.
ThomasGrillo 1 year ago
theremin just sounds so beautiful its just a wow everytime i see someone play this instrument it looks so hard to play
djthemoney 1 year ago
@djthemoney Thanks for the kind words. It really is that hard to play, but it's so much fun when it all comes together. :)
ThomasGrillo 1 year ago
that is awsome!
willis420247 1 year ago
@willis420247 Thank you. :)
ThomasGrillo 1 year ago
amazing instrument
DelfinSucksLife 1 year ago
@DelfinSucksLife It really is. Thank you. :)
ThomasGrillo 1 year ago
I love the sound of the theremin! It's so creepy and so calming at the same time :)
USAMicrosoftGuy 1 year ago
@USAMicrosoftGuy Thank you. Theremins are good like that. :)
ThomasGrillo 1 year ago
Amazing instrument! So extraterestrial...
Strikerokk 1 year ago
@Strikerokk Indeed. :)
ThomasGrillo 1 year ago
2 questions, about how much does a theremin cost and can you change the sound at all like a synthesizer? just curious
R0FLtaco 1 year ago
@R0FLtaco Theremins prices vary widely from a few hundred for Burns B3 theremins to half a grand for Moog Etherwave Standard or Plus theremins, to a few thousand for pro level theremins like the Etherwave Pro, Ethervox (both discontinued), Wavefront Classic, and many thousands for vintage theremins like the RCA theremin. If equipped with CV outs you can control synthesizers with theremins. Many models like Moog, and wavefront have knobs to change sound. Visit my channel for manufacturers' links.
ThomasGrillo 1 year ago
this is about as far from my musical taste as you can get...
but you are without doubt very talented sir.
steininja 1 year ago
@steininja Fair enough. :)
Thank you. :)
ThomasGrillo 1 year ago
Holy bolony! Are you Dracula? You never blinked!
Great playing btw.
plasticPlaystation 1 year ago
@plasticPlaystation LOL :) I get that a lot. Sometimes the theremin is so demanding, that blinking goes to the lowest level of multi-tasking priorities. :)
ThomasGrillo 1 year ago
You have only been playing since July 2006!!!!? You are very talented, where are you based out of. I may have some work for you. Be Well
nelsjensen 1 year ago
@nelsjensen Thanks for the kind words.
I'm based in Mississippi. I can travel, but woould require travel, lodging, and daily expenses as well as my fee covered for distant events. I also produce musical works with the theremin for various productions when needed.
ThomasGrillo 1 year ago
very cool! how long did it take you to learn how to play?
UncleStumpy 1 year ago
@UncleStumpy It took a few weeks to teach my self to play scales, and another several months to get it suitable for family, and close friends, but it took a few years to get the theremin to a level suitable for public consumption.
I started in July of 2006. :)
ThomasGrillo 1 year ago
Did you even blink once the ENTIRE TIME?
hanie42 1 year ago
@hanie42 You know, that's a really good question. I never noticed if I did, or not while in post. LOL :)
ThomasGrillo 1 year ago
love this guy! just built the paia theremax and hope to one day get this good. :) keep it up, thomas!
timmeskers 1 year ago
@timmeskers Thanks. :)
Congratulations on the Theremax build. If you have any questions regarding fine tuning adjustments, there's an excelent thread on the Theremax at thereminworld on the web.
Do let me know if I can be of assistance.
I wish you all the best with the theremin.
ThomasGrillo 1 year ago
Your face is scary when you play
HildaMcFumble 1 year ago
@HildaMcFumble If you think that's scary, try playing one of these things when you've only had less than 2 years of experience with it. :)
This was shot about 2 years ago. A lot's changed since then. :)
ThomasGrillo 1 year ago
Absolutely beautiful. I have bought a B3 theremin (after hearing it on some of your videos) and am trying to play "The Swan" too, and tracking progress on youtube. I'll be happy if I'm able to make it sound half as good as this some day. :)
AlKhwarizmi 1 year ago
@AlKhwarizmi Thanks for the kind words. I certainly wish you all the best with your progress, and endeavours with the theremin. Do let me know if I can be of any assistance. :)
ThomasGrillo 1 year ago