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theremin.org.uk goes live - Dedicated to UK Thereminists |
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 Theremin UKAnnouncementtheremin.org.uk goes live
This is the tale of our Nelly,
a Brit who was watching the telly,
when she saw upon the screen
a most unusual music machine
that made a wondrous, singular sound;
eerie, melodic, mournful, profound.
A theremin. You may have guessed,
but wait until you hear the rest…
As then announced our eager Miss,
“I need to hear some more of this.”
And so she searched the internet,
saying, “I will find a gig. Yet
will I have that much success?
The internet is such a mess!”
But here she had a nice surprise,
for there, sat right before her eyes,
was just a perfect little list
of concerts that she might have missed,
dotted all around the land, and
there was a band quite close to hand.
Well, after she had seen them play,
she bought a theremin next day,
and soon she learned to make it sing.
It took a bit of struggling,
but there was something else she found;
a list of players on home ground.
She met some of her local group,
who helped her with the rod and loop.
And with that boost, that hand, that lift,
she found out that she had the gift! She’s on the list herself, you know,
and to her concerts you should go,
as an agent also found the list,
and contacted our gifted Miss…
So when you see her, by and by,
take a moment to say hi,
as she’s the famous player, Nelly,
the thereminist from on the telly! We
are delighted to announce the opening of theremin.org.uk, a register of
UK thereminists
and the ideal place to announce your gigs and other UK
events and theremin news.
Sign up now.
There are a limited number of free yourname@theremin.org.uk e-mail addresses for the first
UK thereminists to place their profiles on the site. theremin.org.uk is run by UK thereminists for UK thereminists.
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Posted by J_D on Friday, June 16 @ 21:40:06 BST (5426 reads)
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| Anonymous writes "Don't Miss 'The Service of Tim Henman' at Kingswood School Theatre, Bath Spa 7.30pm
Renowned composer from cult-band Goldfrapp, Will Gregory is performing exclusively for this year's Bath International Music Festival. His new piece of music is inspired by British tennis ace, Tim Henm an, an d will accompany dramatically slowed-down film footage of Henman in match play during key games on the ATP tour circuit.
The music features a radically new orchestra of nine monophonic synthesizers and includes a line up of synth virtuosi from around the country including Django Bates, Adrian Utley (from the band Portishead), and composer Graham Fitkin. The film has been created in collaboration with film-maker, Rick Holbrook.
The first half of this concert will be an homage to Wendy (Walter) Carlos's Switched-On Bach. The new chamber ensemble will bring their own electro-acoustic style to Bach's much-loved Brandenberg Concerti in a riveting live performance. Tickets are available from Bath Festivals Box Office priced £10 each.
Tickets: 01225 463362 www.bathmusicfest.org.uk
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Ninki V London gigs |
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| Sunday 1 May 2005 - The Lion, 132 Church Street, Stoke Newington, London N16 -FREE
The Light Programme - From 3pm 'till closing, bands from 6pm, I'm on at 8pm.
Other bands are Limn, Michaelmas and The Light Programme Orchestra. There'll also be a raffle and some very eclectic dj-ing. Its gonna
be a great party and no work the next day!
Tuesday 3 May 2005, 7.30pm - The Pool, Shoreditch - FREEEEE
The Pool, 104 - 108 curtain road, london, EC2A 3AH
Tube : Old street (Exit 2) / Liverpool street
Doudou Malicious runs this electronic/experimental muLti vitAmins night. I'm on at 8.15, so perfect for some after work theremin to beat
the Tuesday blues.
If your coming along do send me a message and I'll bring you a present!
www.ninki-v.com
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Good Vibrations: The Story of the Theremin -- THURSDAY |
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Radio 4 - Thursday 21 October 2004, 11:30 - 12:00
Presented by UK theremin player Bill Bailey, Good Vibrations charts the history and remarkable versatility of the theremin, instrument of preference for horror movie soundtrack composers, signature sound of the Beach Boys' Good Vibrations (almost!), and stalwart of live shows by the programme's presenter.
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The 2nd of September sees the release of 'Hellboy' in cinemas across the UK. Marco Beltrami's wonderfully futuristic score contains some fantastic theremin playing by San Francisco thereminist Robby Virus.
Click here for a preview.
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Elactronic musician Goldfrapp appeared on stage with a theremin this week.
See the story here
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It's been a while…but don't miss out on a rare chance to catch the
Hypnotique solo show on home turf and hear the latest dark & twisted songs
from the forthcoming solo album.
Saturday July 03 - 14 Andre St, Hackney, London
10pm - 4am. Hypnotique onstage 10.30pm.
Damned lies/destroy all monsters
HUGOS SPEAKER PALACE
MAN FROM URANUS
vOv
HYPNOTIQUE
With the ether-tastic 'two rods up' double billing of Hypnotique and the
sensational and futuristic Man From Uranus (http://www.manfromuranus.com) -
this will be a guaranteed ear turning late night escapade.
Monday July 26 - The Spitz, Commercial St, Spitafields Market, London E1
7pm - 11.30 pm. Hypnotique onstage 8pm.
Sonic Boom
The Birds (feat Cotton Casino from Acid Mothers Temple)
AMP
Hypnotique
A great night of electronic innovation and hi-jinx from the organisers of
legendary nightclub Kosmische
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Radio broadcast: Switched On in conversation with Bob Moog - Resonance FM Friday 18th June 7pm, (repeated Friday 25th June 9.30am) stream live from http://www.resonancefm.com.
During a recent visit to London, the Switched On film radio collective caught up with 70-year-old synthesizer guru Dr. Bob Moog - the inventor of the trademark Moog synthesizer now enjoying a cult revival. We discuss his instruments which electrified the sound of popular music in the 60s and70s, his philosophies of sound synthesis, and his musical life journey which included working with Raymond Scott, Keith Emerson and Wendy Carlos. Includes classic to trashy moog music and interviews with Jean-Jacques Perrey & Gershon Kingsley.
Bob Moog interview by Hypnotique and other interviews and production by Bruce Woolley. The full show will be available for download on the Switched On website from early July, where you can also download the last show "Switched On.. In Conversation with Jean-Jacques Perrey" and related essay "Space Age Music & The Moog" http://www.switchedonradio.co.uk
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