Novachord and Theremin duet

A fitting combination of truly 'vintage' instruments - the 1939 Hammond Novachord and the 1920s Theremin.

The rich ensemble string sound is played by D. A. Wilson and the Theremin by leading Theremin supremo and virtuoso, Thomas Grillo.

More at http://www.hollowsun.com, http://www.novachord.co.uk and http://www.thomasgrillo.com

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Music

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• Novachord
• Hammond
• Theremin
• Hollow Sun
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[ThomasGrillo]

Nicely done. Thanks for featuring Alto Volo in this work. It shows off the two instruments necely, especially with the photos.

Look for Alto Volo to be featured in my next youtube video, coming soon. :)

[nuswolloh]

Glad you like it Thomas - I thought it appropriate to augment the piece with some period pics of the Novachord and Theremin in action. Both are phenomenal instruments that marry well.

And it is a curious thing that in 2010, this may actually be the first time that these two amazing instruments from yesteryear and a very different age have met, albeit in a time shifted way 70 years on.

Beautiful work on your part - you have that thing mastered!

[Naore12]

Why the HELL didn't this become the leading genre of music for its day?

[Muzikman127]

For 1939, this level of sound synthesis is just.. well, it's remarkable to say the least! This is amazing, amazing music. I am stunned.

[banderlogin100]

MADA FACA I NEVER LISTEN THIS MAGIC BEST BEST BEST

[pizzagorgonzola]

so beautiful

[madamerotten]

Delightful! Excellent work by both of you.

[OLAFLORHED]

Underbart! och jag äger en theremin, är jag också underbar då?

[Mellogel]

Lovely! 

[jasonwangjazz]

wwoooooooo, sounds like heaven.I'm deeply touched.

[maverickdallas100]

I would love to hear an Ennio Morricone arrangement played on one of these!

[TheFederalDrugs]

oh my god. is this an actual piece from back then or a sample mock up? either way, lovely.

[dieselheart001]

@JJRaff18221882 Somewhere I have an original program of the event featuring Grofe and the

"New World Orchestra"- along with a picture of the pavilion where the performances took place,

there is a picture of the group, with Ferde front and center, and all instruments finished in white.

Thank you for jarring me loose and making me think! Proof positive that Alzheimers hasn't rusted

out my old "brain bucket" just yet!

As once said: "Film at eleven!" lol...

[dieselheart001]

@JJRaff18221882 I wish there were more detail on Ethel and the Novachord- at least, whether or not she may have had an opinion of or a familiarity with it. She had to be one of the most wonderful people to visit with or interview, and quite a golfer too! I would have been delighted to have been her caddy. Those who spoke with her remember how she was so wonderfully "down to earth" and gracious. I think of everything she said about discovering and playing the Hammond organ, and wonder...