Pamelia Kurstin: Theremin, the untouchable music
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Uploaded on Feb 19, 2008
http://www.ted.com Virtuoso Pamelia Kurstin plays and discusses her theremin, the not-just-for-sci-fi electronic instrument that is played without being touched. Songs include the classic "Autumn Leaves," Billy Strayhorn's "Lush Life" and a composition by David Mash, "Listen: the Words Are Gone." Piano: Makoto Ozone.
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amunra71 1 year ago
Jesus, 2:47 just redefined the whole damn instrument for me. Don't think I've ever seen anyone lay it down like that on a theremin before
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crudhousefull 1 year ago
She is soooo awesome. I love the way she's so quirky
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ylcn77ylcn 1 week ago
very nice great
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RealRainbows 1 month ago
listen with headphones or out of legitimate speakers and you'll hear what resembles a standup bass
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Tittzarellaz 1 month ago
TED = censorship and stupidifying!
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Bryle95 1 month ago
She was playing the bass. Listen to it again.
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AMPTNation 1 month ago
I dont understand, I can only hear the piano at that point and the theremin comes back around 4:16..
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MintahDrums 2 months ago
I have a hard time believing this is even real haha! Amazing!
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nate michals 2 months ago
wow, that is awesome. I have never seen theremin played that way before. My favorite experiences are seeing something that really surprises me :)
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lukepleaseshutup 2 months ago
She's adorable! You can tell it's not often she talks to an audience. Well, using words, anyway. What a brilliant musician.
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CODDYAUS 2 months ago
what key does she play autumn leaves in?
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