Would you happen to know of a place where I could get my theremin fixed? Acatullay i think the problem is in the amp. Both are made by Moog. And as far as i know hes dead.
This is wonderful! The only other time I have ever heard a theremin played is as an instrument to produce the mysterious otherworldly sound that is associated with sci-fi movies, such as "The Day the Earth Stood Still". Thank you for showing me that this instrument can be used to play other types of music, too, such as rock, and in this case, classical!
Hello, thanks for your kind remark. I actually have a copy of the original Fuleihan score, and have played "AT" it "for self amazement" but never performed it. It's way over my head at this point -- it takes someone with the kind of chops that only Clara Rockmore had to pull it off.
wow...I wonder if that's what I've heard in some old movies that I thought were vocals? I think it is a very interesting and definitely mysterious instrument-if I was there, I would clap
Hello, no, that is not my voice. I am playing an electronic instrument called the THEREMIN, which is played without touching - you move your hands around two electromagnetic antennas to produce musical sound.
That is quite a crap comment to put...I happen to be a violinist with plenty of college music training, and this is by far one of the best renditions of "The Swan" I have heard, it is a song I have played myself of the violin...great job, Charles, this is not an easy song even on string instruments, and you pulled it off wonderfully on one of the most difficult instruments to play.
Charles, after meeting you last year in LA with my cousin, Faye, I am so glad I got to hear your play. It seems like a very difficult instrument to play, especially with your left hand. Congratulations on a very fine performance of a difficult song.
CRL, I tip my hat to you. That was an excellent performance. You've come a long way from that infamous first show at Founder's. I'm proud to say that I was there. Thank you for this. Clara would be (is?) proud!
Charlie! Your Theremin video IS beautiful! I've viewed this three times, marvelling at both the instrument, and especially your obvious poise with the instrument presentation... really stunning! Years back I seem to recall someone brought one of these mysterious and hauntingly beautiful instruments to our school for a scientific look into the sounds and how they are produced. I look forward to more from Charlie and his Theremin!
I have a question-- most theremin players I have watched, play the tune with their right hand and use their left hand for volume level. But with you, it looks like your left hand is doing the melody and the right hand is playing the notes, like you're playing invisible keys on a piano. Is this observation correct?
I have a left-handed theremin: I play notes with my left hand and control volume and phrasing with my right. When you see my right hand "playing notes," what I am doing is very slightly and briefly softening the volume when going from note to note. The theremin plays a nonstop "glissando" -- by subtly shading the volume when changing notes, I have found that you can eliminate that sliding sound that always occurs, even when playing very rapidly.
This was shot in the evening, in my living room, with a single and unmoving digital video camera: It's your typical YouTube Amateur Hour fare, meant only for fun and not to be taken too seriously! I played it on my Etherwave Pro theremin (left-handed). (btw, no I was not chewing gum at the beginning! That's a trick of the subdued lighting and the low video resolution. Sorry, but YouTube isn't High Definition - yet...!)
Tim here. I can't believe how ignorant I was of the instrument. I was wating for you to stop conducting and start playing along. LOL. You are incredibly talented.We look forward ot seeing more. 333 Boys
Nice arrangement !
SpaceAscriabine 5 months ago
Incredible. Fantastic.
BensonRocketeer 5 months ago
Very well executed! That is a beautiful arrangement.
bisem433 8 months ago
How interesting! V good.
yourforte 1 year ago
excellent
congratulations dear friend
acordeon70
acordeon70 1 year ago
C'est bon. That was really well-done. I enjoyed it thoroughly.
jhonwask 2 years ago
Bon travail! Très expressif.
robbpeppertree 2 years ago
Is the Theremin used in the scores of the 60s gothic soap opera "Dark Shadows". I think so.
It's not ondes martinots, I don't think.
jockboy69 2 years ago
Thanks, I had a great time too and hope we can get together again soon.
theremin137 3 years ago
GREAT JOB!
Splendid!
Thanks for coming by and visiting me here in Moorpark!
It meant alot, and I had lots of fun!
Bob65001 3 years ago
Beutiful Job!
Would you happen to know of a place where I could get my theremin fixed? Acatullay i think the problem is in the amp. Both are made by Moog. And as far as i know hes dead.
Bob65001 3 years ago
This is wonderful! The only other time I have ever heard a theremin played is as an instrument to produce the mysterious otherworldly sound that is associated with sci-fi movies, such as "The Day the Earth Stood Still". Thank you for showing me that this instrument can be used to play other types of music, too, such as rock, and in this case, classical!
chicotower 3 years ago
Hello, thanks for your kind remark. I actually have a copy of the original Fuleihan score, and have played "AT" it "for self amazement" but never performed it. It's way over my head at this point -- it takes someone with the kind of chops that only Clara Rockmore had to pull it off.
theremin137 3 years ago
This is awesome! Have you played the Fuleihan concerto? If so, can you post that up?!? I LOVE that piece!
piargno 3 years ago
How awesome! I've never heard of a theremin. I want to learn how to play one... wow.
- Your cousin Sarah from NC
sarahndipity20 3 years ago
Hi Sarah, so great to see you here! Email forthcoming... VERY glad to finally be catching up with family branches in NC. It's been too long.
theremin137 3 years ago
wow...I wonder if that's what I've heard in some old movies that I thought were vocals? I think it is a very interesting and definitely mysterious instrument-if I was there, I would clap
johnnyb59c 3 years ago
Most likely, that's what it was. Because that's how the theremin tends to sound - like a lady singing off in the distance.
theremin137 3 years ago
How you do that??Is that your voice? wow! it's amazing!
guitarvenezuela 3 years ago
Hello, no, that is not my voice. I am playing an electronic instrument called the THEREMIN, which is played without touching - you move your hands around two electromagnetic antennas to produce musical sound.
theremin137 3 years ago
Hehe, I like it. I heard Swan played on moog on ear training lesson and then found this one ;) .
jankoraseta 3 years ago
I'm sorry, but i'm afraid this sounds nothing like The Swan, and you should leave playing it properly to somebody who can. >.>
gilraen690 3 years ago
Everyone is entitled to an opinion and you have stated yours. Thank you.
theremin137 3 years ago
That is quite a crap comment to put...I happen to be a violinist with plenty of college music training, and this is by far one of the best renditions of "The Swan" I have heard, it is a song I have played myself of the violin...great job, Charles, this is not an easy song even on string instruments, and you pulled it off wonderfully on one of the most difficult instruments to play.
jlnajera 3 years ago
But then... Go and try yourself ;-)
I think theremin must be more difficult than violine, for you even have nothing to grab! :-D
ILIANos 3 years ago
Charles, after meeting you last year in LA with my cousin, Faye, I am so glad I got to hear your play. It seems like a very difficult instrument to play, especially with your left hand. Congratulations on a very fine performance of a difficult song.
Carolyn from California
cacbullard 4 years ago
Wonderful performance! Notes Beautiful, your room's Beautiful, everything's Beautiful!
MitchMinox 4 years ago
Charles--as always, you are amazing. Beautiful!
lynnsheppardbowieart 4 years ago
CRL, I tip my hat to you. That was an excellent performance. You've come a long way from that infamous first show at Founder's. I'm proud to say that I was there. Thank you for this. Clara would be (is?) proud!
WowIndescribable 4 years ago
Charles, thank you!!! The artful nuance and expression are what I like best about what little I have heard of your playing. More please!
saintrupert 4 years ago
Charlie! Your Theremin video IS beautiful! I've viewed this three times, marvelling at both the instrument, and especially your obvious poise with the instrument presentation... really stunning! Years back I seem to recall someone brought one of these mysterious and hauntingly beautiful instruments to our school for a scientific look into the sounds and how they are produced. I look forward to more from Charlie and his Theremin!
hitidesin 4 years ago
I have a question-- most theremin players I have watched, play the tune with their right hand and use their left hand for volume level. But with you, it looks like your left hand is doing the melody and the right hand is playing the notes, like you're playing invisible keys on a piano. Is this observation correct?
chupahombrrre 4 years ago
I have a left-handed theremin: I play notes with my left hand and control volume and phrasing with my right. When you see my right hand "playing notes," what I am doing is very slightly and briefly softening the volume when going from note to note. The theremin plays a nonstop "glissando" -- by subtly shading the volume when changing notes, I have found that you can eliminate that sliding sound that always occurs, even when playing very rapidly.
theremin137 4 years ago
This is wonderful!
CleanteamofNY 4 years ago
This was shot in the evening, in my living room, with a single and unmoving digital video camera: It's your typical YouTube Amateur Hour fare, meant only for fun and not to be taken too seriously! I played it on my Etherwave Pro theremin (left-handed). (btw, no I was not chewing gum at the beginning! That's a trick of the subdued lighting and the low video resolution. Sorry, but YouTube isn't High Definition - yet...!)
theremin137 4 years ago
Chas., it's good to be able to actually hear you at last. I'll be watching for more.
mach37 4 years ago
I am amazed at this instrument and your great talent at playing it so well.
ymotu 4 years ago
nice arrangement! with an E too.
ooo6 4 years ago
nice arrangment! more please.
ooo6 4 years ago
Tim here. I can't believe how ignorant I was of the instrument. I was wating for you to stop conducting and start playing along. LOL. You are incredibly talented.We look forward ot seeing more. 333 Boys
cj8bear 4 years ago
BEAUTIFUL!! Thank you for sharing your wonderfl talent! I can't wait to hear more!
fayeckeenan 4 years ago
We are all totally in awe of this! I think you got me hooked! Amazing!!! Hope to see more!
itsjuzme2u 4 years ago
What a "YouTube christening"! I can't wait to see more!
usonian 4 years ago
Beautiful! I subscribed to your page, so you'd better do more ;-)
timbolester 4 years ago
Beautiful! It takes real talent to play the Theremin with so much finesse and control.
zincalloy2 4 years ago