BOC: Theremin

[Chris Warburton]

Daniel wrote:

>>
>>The only person I have ever seen playing one is Roger Ruskin Spear
>>(formerly of the Bonzo Dog Band) who played one which was encased in a
>>paper mache leg on 'Music for the Leg' and other tracks.
>
>I've never seen anybody perform with a theremin... too bad...
>

Confirming theo's reply:

I saw Jimmy page use one during "Whole Lotta Love" at Earls Court in 197x.
I also remember some film (I think on"The Old Grey Whistle Test") of Ronnie
Montrose and his guitar with a built in Theremin (I think the song was
"Space Station No. 5").

>>
>>My all-time favourite theremin part is on 'Electricity' by Captain
>>Beefheart.
>
>I'll take this as a song recommendation and I'll check it out when I have
>the opportunity.

I don't think I know "Electricity", which album is it from?

ChrisW
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