Miscellaneous Theremin Story

[kevgermany]

Just in case you don't see it:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-17340257

 

[old git]

A question on last night's University Challenge.

You spying on BBC TV, Key?

 

[kevgermany]

A question on last night's University Challenge.

You spying on BBC TV, Key?

No, it was a link on their news web site, which I do follow. Much prefer it to the sensationalist US based English langauge news sites.

 

[Young Col]

A question on last night's University Challenge.

Indeed there was. Amazed that for once I answered every question in that section correctly!
Ever seen Bill Bailey playin a Theremin? Brilliant.

 

[kevgermany]

And here's a how to/demo:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-17319269

 

[miss-saxophone]

Brilliant - want one! 🙂

 

[old git]

How it was named.

Not, as generally held, after its inventor.

He was a Goons fan, thus "There Min".

 

[kevgermany]

Brilliant - want one! 🙂

http://theremin.co.uk/

make sure you understand the different models before buying. The cheaper ones miss features you'll want.

 

[Young Col]

How it was named.

He was a Goons fan, thus "There Min".

Ah Mr Crun, I see you tried to make a little jokule.