The theremin is an electronic musical instrument that is played using electrical fields. When it was first introduced, people were shocked to see this instrument that could be played without even touching it. The theremin unsually is tuned so that it has a range of three and a half octaves. The theremin's operation is based on the theory of beat frequencies. Two antennas stick out on each side. Usually a vertical antenna is located on the right which controls the pitch. The closer the players hand
This essay deals with the relationship of technology in developing new forms of musical expression in films. It focuses on how film music evolved from orchestras to the use of technology and how music technology has opened new horizons for film industry. There is an important historical relationship between films and music. Starting with the early film sound or “The Golden Age” (1933-1949) was served in special by orchestras, who did whatever was asked of them by the executives assigned to particular
To start, Léon Theremin, originally known as, Lev Sergeyevich Termen, was a very influential Russian inventor throughout human history. He is most popular for his invention of the Theremin, one of the very first electronic musical instruments ever made. In addition, Léon Theremin is the inventor of a plethora of other inventions, some including the burglar alarm, the Great Seal bug, and the Terpsitone. There are innumerable interesting things that can be said about this innovative person. Without
Synthesizers can create all sorts of bizarre noises, from realistic sounding violins and cellos to distorted out of the world sounds almost all programmed by hand. They come in many different sizes, from portable keyboards to humongous mainframes. They are in music, movies, TV shows and just about anything nowadays. Synthesizers are an amazing tool for musicians, with the steep learning curve they come with, can really benefit any one that could understand them. What is a Synthesizer? A Synthesizer
The Use of Electronic Technology in 20th and 21st Century Music In this essay, I have examined the use of electronic technology within 20th and 21st Century music. This has involved analysis of the development and continuing refinement of the computer in today’s music industry, as well as the theory of the synthesiser and the various pioneers of electronic technology, including Dr. Robert Moog and Les Paul. Also within the essay, I have discussed the increasing use of computers in the
The genres he does are Comedy, Parody, and Polka. His occupations are Singer, Songwriter, Parodist, Record Producer, Satirist, Actor, Music Video Director, Film Producer, and Author. Yankovic also does vocals, plays the accordion, keyboards, and theremin, and he’s been active since 1976 and is still going. “Weird” Al made his first comedy song in 1976. He’s sold over 12 million songs (as of 2007). He’s also made over 150 parody and original albums. He has also preformed in over 1000 live TV shows
wasn’t until 1964 that Robert Moog released the first voltage controlled synthesizer. Moog said in his documentary: Synthesizer Documentary ~ Moog by Hans Fjellestad: ‘In retrospective it looks like it was meant to happen. I was building and selling Theremin kits, because of that I met Herbert Deutsch who was a musician, using them in his music classes; because we met he invited me to his concert; because I went to his concert I learned about electronic music; because Herbert and I talked about making
instruments that it was comprised of. Always searching for a unique sound, he would add obscure and innovative instruments to his orchestra. In his score for The Day The Earth Stood Still (1951) he was able to achieve an eerie feeling and sound by adding a theremin to his orchestra. Another example can be seen in his score for the film Journey To The Center Of The Earth (1959) where he used a serpent, a bass wind instrument, giving the viewer the impression that they are entering a world void of human contact
Although there are many technologies in tracking, for this research I will be discussing Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and Universal Product Code. There are major differences and comparisons between these two technologies which define both. Though both of these technologies are widely used within numerous industries, they are used differently since they are so different. For example, the government (United States Postal System), military, private companies (such as Wal-Mart, Target and
Etiquette is defined by the society cohesively as the standard behavior of human interaction and the code of conduct to establish a respectful and courteous environment. As social media and text abbreviations have become normalized in the 21st century, the emergence of informality has alerted the assistant professor Molly Worthern and professor Lisa Wade. In the article, “U Can’t Talk to Ur Professor Like This,” Worthern highlights the prevalence of informality in the interaction between the students
The Illusion of Happiness In today’s modern life, tv, videogames, and social media seem to have taken over people 's day to day lives. Nowadays it is getting harder to tell what really is real. We have created portals to new worlds, such as Facebook or Twitter, where one can create a new being, a new person. The problem that Ray Bradbury addresses in his novel“Fahrenheit 451” has to do with the product of humans being able to access and progress in these new, fake worlds and forgetting about their
1960s in Britain and the United States. Some of its typical instruments included the electric guitar with effects like fuzz, phaser, and reverb. Other instruments were bass guitar, a drum kit, the electronic organ, a sitar, a moog synthesizer, and theremin. One of the greatest psychedelic rock bands in the United States would be the Grateful Dead. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychedelic_rock) Early heavy metal bands such as Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, and Deep Purple attracted large audiences though
The Beatles And The British Invasion Gerrit B. Parker, III March 20, 2014 Mr. King American Studies Honor Code:________________________________________________________________________________________ The Beatles are widely considered to be the greatest, most successful band in history and are still listened to by many people all around the world today. They were a rock band from Liverpool, London during the British Invasion, a time period from 1963-1970 where British rock bands
Brian Wilson I can remember when I was a little girl, my father and I would listen to Beach Boys’ albums together in our living room. My favorite song was Kokomo and I would sing it all the time. I loved the cheerful sounds of the music and the fun loving attitude that The Beach Boys portrayed. As I grew older, I still loved The Beach Boys, and I continued to listen to their music frequently. The more I learned about music the more amazing their music seemed. The tight harmonies and unique instruments