October 15, 2018
If you’ve ever watched an old sci-fi or horror film, you’ve probably heard the hair-tingling, alien sounds of the Theremin. It’s a spooky, strange instrument that’s played without being touched, and has become a staple for classic horror movies. This is the story of the Theremin’s mysterious journey. Featuring Thereminist Rob Schwimmer, Michelle Moog-Koussa, daughter of Bob Moog and Executive Director of the Bob Moog Foundation, and Albert Glinsky.
Twenty Thousand Hertz
“The Theremin”
Listen to the episode: https://www.20k.org/episodes/thetheremin
Read more about Bob Moog’s history with the theremin in the article: “Remembering Leon Theremin: Celebrating Electronic Music Titan, the Man Bob Moog Called his Virtual Mentor”. https://moogfoundation.org/happy-birthday-leon-theremin/
To learn more about the Bob Moog Foundation’s projects, follow the links below.
Learn more about Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool
Learn more about the Moogseum
Learn more about the Bob Moog Foundation Archives