The man leaned over his creation, carefully assembling the tiny pieces. This was the hardest part, placing a thin silver plated diaphragm over the internal chamber. The diaphragm had to be strong ...

It wouldn’t be October without Halloween, and it wouldn’t be Halloween without some spooky music. There’s no instrument spookier than a Theremin, which also happens to be one of the world’s first ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Click here to read the full article on SPIN. Analog music instruments were rendered largely outdated by the 1960s, anachronistic ...

(CBS News) Nothing says Halloween quite like the weird sounds of the Theremin . . . tricky to play, but a treat when done well. With Faith Salie now we'll give it a listen: It just might be world's ...

Invented by accident in the 1920s, the unusual electronic instrument is hard to master but offers an enticing reward: freedom. Invented by accident in the 1920s, the unusual electronic instrument is ...

In addition to the spacey theremin, composer Natalie Holt was inspired by "A Clockwork Orange" and Wendy Carlos' Moog-infused score. “Loki” composer Natalie Holt (“Fever Dream,” “Victoria”) ...

From its chance 1920s invention in Russia, the theremin beguiled Hollywood and sparked a musical revolution, writes Norman Miller. The theremin sometimes seems like an instrument from Earth’s future ...

1993: Leon Theremin dies in Moscow. The Russian-born inventor leaves behind a legacy that touches several technical and creative disciplines. During his 97 years, Theremin left his indelible mark on ...

Ninety years ago this month a young Russian scientist and inventor, Leon Theremin, was summoned to the Kremlin to meet Lenin. It was the start of an incredible journey that laid the foundations for ...