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Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey (1994)A documentary about the inventor of the first electronic synthesiser instrument and his subsequent life after he was abducted by the KGB as well as a history of his instrument. Director:Steven M. MartinWriter:Steven M. Martin |
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Title: Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey (1994)
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Leon Theremin | ... |
Himself - Inventor of the Theremin
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Clara Rockmore | ... |
Herself - Theremin Virtuoso
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Robert Moog | ... |
Himself - Inventor of the Moog Synthesizer
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Nicolas Slonimsky | ... |
Himself - Composer and Historian
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Paul Shure | ... |
Himself - Musician
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Henry Solomonoff | ... |
Himself - Theremin Studio Member
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Suki Bader | ... |
Herself - Theremin Dancer
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Beryl Campbell | ... |
Herself - Theremin Dancer
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Lydia Kavina | ... |
Herself - Theremin's Great Niece
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Himself - Founder of The Beach Boys
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Todd Rundgren | ... |
Himself - Musician and Producer
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V.I. Lenin | ... |
Himself
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A documentary about the amazing life of Leon Theremin, inventor of the theremin, the electronic musical instrument so beloved of 50s sci-fi movie music. Theremin amazed America with his instrument until his kidnapping by Soviet agents in the mid-30s. Upon his release from a labor camp, he worked on surveillance devices for the KGB. Almost 60 years later , he is brought back to America for a touching reunion with his friends and colleagues. Written by Erik Gregersen <erik@astro.as.utexas.edu>
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The Music He Created Was Strange. His Life Was Even Stranger.Parents Guide:
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Release Date:
24 August 1995 (USA) See more »Box Office
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$187,923 (USA)Company Credits
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Written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love
Performed by The Beach Boys
Courtesy of Capitol/EMI Records and Irving Music Inc.
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In addition to being the inventor of the Theremin, Professor Theremin was also the inventor of the eavesdropping electronic bugging device. See more »Goofs
In the documentary, Bob Moog makes a statement to the effect that Stradivarius designed the first violin. "Stradivarius" is not a person but refers to a musical instrument, usually a violin, made by Antonio Stradivari and his family. The violin existed as an instrument for more than a century before the birth of Antonio Stradivari in 1644. See more »Quotes
Himself - Founder of The Beach Boys: It sounded like one of those scary movies where - OOOH - a weird trip, you know. Weird facial expressions. Weird, you know. It's almost sexual.See more »
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"Good Vibrations"Written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love
Performed by The Beach Boys
Courtesy of Capitol/EMI Records and Irving Music Inc.
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Fascinating story. Well-done film. I had never heard of Theremin, although of course I had heard the sound of the instrument in movies and in Good Vibrations. The film documented a piece of musical history and an unusual life story while many of the principle players were still alive to participate.
It is not only a story about music, but also about the reach of the Soviet Union into the U.S. It is amazing that this story has not received more attention in the past. In the process of telling about Theremin's life, the film gives a glimpse into the lives of other artists who were associated with him in New York and of his influence on contemporary music.