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Leon Theremin, Time-Traveling Super Spy

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theremin-time-traveling-super-spyYou might not have known it, but Leon Theremin, creator of the theremin musical instrument and developer of KGB espionage technology, was actually a time-traveling super-spy.

At least, that’s the premise of a new digital comic, Theremin:

Time travel is real and scientist/inventor Leon Theremin just discovered it. The journey from scientist to super spy is shorter than you think. It all starts here.

The first chapter in the new series by Curt Pires, creator of the critically acclaimed “LP”, and art sensation DALTON ROSE, the creator of “PHABULA” and artist of “SACRIFICE”.

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Theremin Goggles Produce An ‘Awesome And Annoying Tone’

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Cyberpunk creator Sarah Petkus created these DIY theremin goggles. 

“These audio goggles produce an awesome and annoying tone that can be altered by the amount of light hitting them,” explains Petkus.

Here’s what she has to say about her theremin goggles:

Blinking, fading, and color changing lights are a standard for eye catching goggles. This being said, I decided to change it up a bit and make a set that would engage the wearer in the production of sound.

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Kurt Weill’s ‘Lost In The Stars’, On Theremin + EXH Talking Machine

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Sunday Synth Jam: This video captures a performance, by Rob Schwimmer, of Kurt Weill’s Lost in the Stars.

Schwimmer uses a Moog Etherwave Theremin, played through an Electro Harmonix Talking Machine, inspired by Peter Pringle’s virtuosic performance of Puccini?s Nessun Dorma.

Schwimmer has worked with a wide range of artists, ranging from Antonio Carlos Jobim to Laurie Anderson to Stevie Wonder.