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hey guys,

wierd request but does anyone own any classic sci-fi soundtracks which feature theramin use???

would love to buy off anyone that does!

I don't have it but look up the forbidden planet...

Lots of the 'original' Start Trek stuff used Theramin I think, for FX, etc..

have a look here too - it lists a few resources you could use Jamil..
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theremin

mylesgm wrote:I don't have it but look up the forbidden planet...

FYI -
A theremin was not used for the soundtrack of Forbidden Planet, for which Louis and Bebe Barron built "disposable" oscillator circuits and a ring modulator to create the "electronic tonalities" for the film.[20][21]
^ "Forbidden Planet". MovieDiva. http://www.moviediva.com/MD_root/review ... Planet.htm. Retrieved 2006-08-16.
^ Notes about film soundtrack and CD, http://www.moviegrooves.com/shop/forbid ... dtrack.htm

Day the earth stood still? (I think i've got a VHS of that.. lol)

Ed Wood? (Recent movie)

You could buy one, but not one of those Jaycar Kits... they are horrible.
Any analogue synth can do a very good copy of a theramin, just a filtered saw wave & lots of portamento.. + stick some delay ... weeeeeeeooooooooaaaaaaa..

I've got a DVD of "Forbidden Planet" so it can't be that hard to find, but yes, no theramin in there.

Just out of interest? Why ?

Regards
Mike

ohh, writing an electronic tune i'd like to appropriate some of that old cheesey sci fi vibe for its intro :P

didn't realise that forbidden planet didnt have theremin. It's a great soundscore though...

You could buy/build or download one and play some of that old cheesey sci fi vibe for its intro ;)

that was the idea:)

When I was half the age I am now I used to mix in some pubs in Perth. One particular pub, Babylon, had original bands on Wednesday nights. There was this band called 'Prawns With Horns', I think they were pot heads but the dude had a theramin and it was so cool to watch. He'd use it like a conjurer, with his big Alice in wonderland mad hatter's hat. And there was a band called 'Atmosfear'. They didn't use a theramin but they had this hell catchy song and the chorus said "Iiiiiiiii wanna bonk Sharon Stone".

http://www.78records.com.au/local_relea ... 7188756495

ahem.... sorry, I digress.

Futureman wrote:Any analogue synth can do a very good copy of a theramin, just a filtered saw wave & lots of portamento.. + stick some delay ... weeeeeeeooooooooaaaaaaa..

apparently the theremin sounds all over the portishead albums were actually a minimoog.

I havent seen any theremin playing live for ages... seemed to happen a bit at the end of the 90s. must be due for a comeback. :-)

Hi there,

Get a Minimoog (or something that has a decent filter) put resonance full up until it produces its own sine wave, filter using cut off frequency.

(or buy a Moog etherwave and practice hard...there is a LOT of skill involved...see movie about Clara Rockmore...bring a tear to your eye as well !)

Cheers
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NYMo wrote:Hi there,

Get a Minimoog (or something that has a decent filter) put resonance full up until it produces its own sine wave, filter using cut off frequency.

(or buy a Moog etherwave and practice hard...there is a LOT of skill involved...see movie about Clara Rockmore...bring a tear to your eye as well !)

Cheers
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i remember hearin that shit on cd, i thought it was someone mumbling with their voice! incredible i tells ya!!

If you have reason there is a pretty damn good refill with theremin samples.

May even be a freebie of their site.