Theremin

The theremin genre, named after its unique electronic instrument invented by Léon Theremin in 1920, embodies an ethereal and otherworldly sound that is at once both haunting and captivating. Played without physical contact, performers manipulate the air around two antennas to control pitch and volume, crafting sinuous melodies that seem to materialize from thin air. Pioneering artists like Clara Rockmore demonstrated its classical capabilities, while contemporaries such as Carolina Eyck and Armen Ra have pushed its expressive boundaries, integrating it into various musical contexts from symphonic to contemporary electronic. The genre traverses a fascinating soundscape, from the traditional and lyrical to the avant-garde, owing to the theremin's versatile and emotive voice that continues to enchant audiences and affirm its unique place in music history.

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Dun Dun
Single - Released June 14, 2024

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Armen Ra
Barbara Buchholz
Carolina Eyck
Clara Rockmore
Dorit Chrysler
Dr. Samuel J. Hoffman
Hekla
Javier Díez Ena & His Theremins
Louis and Bebe Barron
Lydia Kavina
Masami Takeuchi
Pamelia Kurstin
Paul Tanner
Shtuby
Vladimir Ussachevsky
Clara Rockmore
Shtuby
Dr. Samuel J. Hoffman
Carolina Eyck
Armen Ra
Louis and Bebe Barron
Lydia Kavina
Hekla
Vladimir Ussachevsky
Barbara Buchholz
Paul Tanner
Dorit Chrysler
Masami Takeuchi
Javier Díez Ena & His Theremins
Pamelia Kurstin