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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

    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

    crudhousefull 1 year ago

    She is soooo awesome. I love the way she's so quirky

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  • ylcn77ylcn

    ylcn77ylcn 1 week ago

    very nice great

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  • RealRainbows

    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

    Tittzarellaz 1 month ago

    TED = censorship and stupidifying!

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  • Bryle95

    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

    MintahDrums 2 months ago

    I have a hard time believing this is even real haha! Amazing!

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  • nate michals

    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

    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

    CODDYAUS 2 months ago

    what key does she play autumn leaves in?

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