Alexander Thomas plays the theremin

by Chris Bertram on December 6, 2008

My son Alex, who plays under the name Alexander Thomas (myspace page) , plays the theremin (and then puts the output through various electronic boxes). As well as playing various gigs round the country, he’s also just had a session on BBC Radio Bristol's BBC Bristol Introducing programme . He plays three pieces as well as talking a little bit about the instrument (the first is just after 30 minutes in). The session should be available for the next seven days.

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praisegod barebones 12.06.08 at 10:20 pm

Any discussion of Obama’s assiduous tracking of the thereminist vote in the US election?

http://www.democraticstuff.com/Thereminists-for-Obama-Photo-Button-p/bt23707.htm

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Chris Bertram 12.06.08 at 11:19 pm

#1 Thanks to Harry B, Alex has the button!

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grackle 12.07.08 at 3:20 am

Gorgeous sounds! A real intelligence playing, what a joy, you got reason to be a proud poppa.

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cpareader 12.07.08 at 3:42 am

It was delightful to hear him in the context of the rest of that music show. (Did they call his theremin, in tones of awe mixed with whimsy a “whanging big wooden box?”) He has a good personal spirit, obviously, in addition to musical gifts.

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