The exhibit went away a couple of years ago. As far as I know there is no theremin exhibit set up. I will check the next time I am there. They may also have something online at www.caramoor.org
Samgar
Samgar
Roll call!
Posted: 8/11/2006 4:54:03 PM
Hey everybody,
My name is Ben Aldrich and I’m a pipe organ builder in Otsego, Mi. It’s near Kalamazoo.
I became interested in the Theremin on a road trip about 4 years ago. I heard a “This American Life” story where they put together a band from classified ads in the newspaper. They picked up a thereminist. I told my wife, “I must make one.” The next Monday, I went into work and told my boss that I wanted to build a Theremin. Without hesitation, he went into his desk drawer and pulled out the schematic for Clara Rockmore’s Theremin.
It was like looking at Greek. I knew absolutely nothing about Tubes, coils, or electrical diagrams. I looked on the internet for some info on the values of all of these parts but came up empty. The project was dumped.
Last year I was looking around my deceased Granddad’s basement and came across a box of tubes. My flame was rekindled. I took them to work and had many of the tubes necessary for building an RCA AR1264 replica. I searched the internet again and found this site as well as Arthur Harrison’s sight. Mark M. had found many of the values and I was off to the races.
I have a wife and two Labs. I’ve build several other cool things like a 17-foot Kayak and a fully operational 4 X 5 field camera (like the really old ones!).
This site is cool.
Ben A.
P.S. Clara Rockmore is my Idol.
My name is Ben Aldrich and I’m a pipe organ builder in Otsego, Mi. It’s near Kalamazoo.
I became interested in the Theremin on a road trip about 4 years ago. I heard a “This American Life” story where they put together a band from classified ads in the newspaper. They picked up a thereminist. I told my wife, “I must make one.” The next Monday, I went into work and told my boss that I wanted to build a Theremin. Without hesitation, he went into his desk drawer and pulled out the schematic for Clara Rockmore’s Theremin.
It was like looking at Greek. I knew absolutely nothing about Tubes, coils, or electrical diagrams. I looked on the internet for some info on the values of all of these parts but came up empty. The project was dumped.
Last year I was looking around my deceased Granddad’s basement and came across a box of tubes. My flame was rekindled. I took them to work and had many of the tubes necessary for building an RCA AR1264 replica. I searched the internet again and found this site as well as Arthur Harrison’s sight. Mark M. had found many of the values and I was off to the races.
I have a wife and two Labs. I’ve build several other cool things like a 17-foot Kayak and a fully operational 4 X 5 field camera (like the really old ones!).
This site is cool.
Ben A.
P.S. Clara Rockmore is my Idol.
Posted: 8/23/2006 9:59:15 AM
Hi, I am trying to contact Charlie D. I'm a journalist and pr type with a love of music. I bumped into Bruce Woolley at a wedding in London recently and he told me about a young fella from Brizzle who was doing great things with the theremin. If this is you Charlie could you contact me via my email jay@swns.com
Many thanks!
Jay
Many thanks!
Jay
Posted: 10/25/2006 5:35:44 PM
My turn I guess.
My name is Buddy Craigg.
About 29 hours ago was the first I ever heard of this magical little box.
I don’t play any musical instrument, and haven’t been able to sight read for decades.
I cant sing along with a song, or atleast I shouldn’t ;-)
I have a 1yo son and strange living arrangements with my wife.
My hobby / side income is auto repair in the evenings. I used to be a mechanic but found that I didn’t want to work on stuff when I got home. So I’ve been a parts person during the day to pay the bills for a little over 10 years. The pay isn’t as good as turning wrenches, but it probably equals out in the end.
My obsession is the Pontiac Fiero, I have three, one with a V8 that I installed which I take to car shows throughout the Midwest. And finally a 1967 Pontiac Catalina.
I don’t plan on getting a theremin for myself, but hey, if RCA says "anyone can without tiresome practice can make exquisite beautiful music with nothing but his own two hands!" I just might one day.
My name is Buddy Craigg.
About 29 hours ago was the first I ever heard of this magical little box.
I don’t play any musical instrument, and haven’t been able to sight read for decades.
I cant sing along with a song, or atleast I shouldn’t ;-)
I have a 1yo son and strange living arrangements with my wife.
My hobby / side income is auto repair in the evenings. I used to be a mechanic but found that I didn’t want to work on stuff when I got home. So I’ve been a parts person during the day to pay the bills for a little over 10 years. The pay isn’t as good as turning wrenches, but it probably equals out in the end.
My obsession is the Pontiac Fiero, I have three, one with a V8 that I installed which I take to car shows throughout the Midwest. And finally a 1967 Pontiac Catalina.
I don’t plan on getting a theremin for myself, but hey, if RCA says "anyone can without tiresome practice can make exquisite beautiful music with nothing but his own two hands!" I just might one day.
Posted: 10/31/2006 5:47:11 PM
Stuart Gordon here.
I live in Washington DC (just down the block from the address Klaatu lived at in The Day The Earth Stood Still).
I saw someone playing a Theremin about 10 years ago and told myself that if I ever saw one for sale, I'd but it. A year or so later I bought a Paia Theremax kit.
I've been playing Theremin for about 6 or 7 years. One of the bands I used to play with gave me the stage name Dr Mayhem and it stuck, I still use it. I'm more of a "whooping it up" style player than a "traditional" player. I have an Etherwave that I run through a digital delay pedal and a Roland Space Echo (echo on top of echo - very trippy). I use a mute pedal in my left hand to create tremelo style effects and to control the delay. Over the years, I've developed my style pretty well. When playing with a band, I try to fit into the mix where a keyboard would go.
I'm currently playing with a punk rock band from Fredericksburg VA/DC called The Points. We have a CD that should be out by the end of the year. I've also played many times with the band Southern Culture on the Skids over the past 2 1/2 years.
My crowning acievement on Theremin (so far) is that I got to play with Ian Gillan of Deep Purple this past summer. I won a contest he ran through a local radio station and got to play with his band (not Deep Purple) on the song Smoke on the Water. There is a video of it up at www.youtube.com. Just type smoke water theremin into the search box and you'll find it.
Stu
I live in Washington DC (just down the block from the address Klaatu lived at in The Day The Earth Stood Still).
I saw someone playing a Theremin about 10 years ago and told myself that if I ever saw one for sale, I'd but it. A year or so later I bought a Paia Theremax kit.
I've been playing Theremin for about 6 or 7 years. One of the bands I used to play with gave me the stage name Dr Mayhem and it stuck, I still use it. I'm more of a "whooping it up" style player than a "traditional" player. I have an Etherwave that I run through a digital delay pedal and a Roland Space Echo (echo on top of echo - very trippy). I use a mute pedal in my left hand to create tremelo style effects and to control the delay. Over the years, I've developed my style pretty well. When playing with a band, I try to fit into the mix where a keyboard would go.
I'm currently playing with a punk rock band from Fredericksburg VA/DC called The Points. We have a CD that should be out by the end of the year. I've also played many times with the band Southern Culture on the Skids over the past 2 1/2 years.
My crowning acievement on Theremin (so far) is that I got to play with Ian Gillan of Deep Purple this past summer. I won a contest he ran through a local radio station and got to play with his band (not Deep Purple) on the song Smoke on the Water. There is a video of it up at www.youtube.com. Just type smoke water theremin into the search box and you'll find it.
Stu
Posted: 10/31/2006 6:59:01 PM
Hi Stu, and welcome to Theremin World.
Enjoyed the vid. (link (http://youtube.com/watch?v=BvIHsNnqaWw)). Looks like a great time was had by all.
Roland Space Echo - mmm, [i]nice[/i]!
I'm using a Marshall Echohead and a Danelectro PB&J, plus a healthy smattering of reverb off my amp for good measure. I also like to make with the trippy!
(My stuff here: http://myspace.com/beatfrequencyuk, currently listening to your stuff here: http://myspace.com/thepoints. Takes me back to '77. (Good vid too. I had a Rubik's Cube) :-)
Enjoyed the vid. (link (http://youtube.com/watch?v=BvIHsNnqaWw)). Looks like a great time was had by all.
Roland Space Echo - mmm, [i]nice[/i]!
I'm using a Marshall Echohead and a Danelectro PB&J, plus a healthy smattering of reverb off my amp for good measure. I also like to make with the trippy!
(My stuff here: http://myspace.com/beatfrequencyuk, currently listening to your stuff here: http://myspace.com/thepoints. Takes me back to '77. (Good vid too. I had a Rubik's Cube) :-)
Posted: 11/22/2006 6:38:33 PM
Hello,
I'm pete,
I'm not too great at any instrument, Just like to have a go at anything. I have a left handed no1derland theremin on it's way. I have been facinated by this instrument for a number of years. I know i've got alot of hard work ahead. Fun and rewaring none the less.
I'm pete,
I'm not too great at any instrument, Just like to have a go at anything. I have a left handed no1derland theremin on it's way. I have been facinated by this instrument for a number of years. I know i've got alot of hard work ahead. Fun and rewaring none the less.
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