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None of The Beach Boys played the theremin in Good Vibrations. There was no actual theremin used in "Good Vibrations." Instead, the song featured an electronic instrument that is played by sliding a little pointer back and forth across a narrow wooden enclosure; this is much easier to play than the theremin, which is played "in the air" without actually touching the instrument.
On the recording, this theremin-like instrument was played by Paul Tanner, who also played a part in its invention. He also played it on the Beach Boys' "Wild Honey" and "I Just Wasn't Made For These Times". In concert, before the Beach Boys brought backing musicians on tour with them, Mike Love played it. In later years, the job fell to one of their sidemen.
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∙ 12y agoNo single Beach Boy played the theremin on a regular basis. In 1966, on the second occasion when they played "Good Vibrations" in concert, Mike Love complained that "they made me play this 'woo-woo' machine".
The instrument used on the songs "Good Vibrations", "I Just Wasn't made For These Times", and "Wild Honey", was the electro-theremin, also known as the Tannerin, which was played by its co-inventor Paul Tanner, who initially gained fame as a trombonist in Glenn Miller's band.
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What is the musical instrument known as an electro-theremin?
The electro-theremin is also called a tannerin. Probably the best-known example of electro-theremin music is on the Beach Boys song Good Vibrations.
Did the Beach Boys use the theremin?
The instrument used on The Beach Boys on such recordings as "I Just Wasn't Made for These Times", "Good Vibrations", and Wild Honey", was custom-made by trombonist Paul Tanner and Bob Whitsell, and was called the Tannerin. Whereas the original theremin was controlled remotely by the user, the electro-theremin was able to be played with a series of knobs at the side of the machine.
Who invented the theremin and in what year?
Leon Theremin invented the theremin in 1920.
What is the instrument at the end of good vibrations beach boys?
Hammond organ While the Hammond organ is the first instrument heard on the recording, a flute comes in halfway through the first verse. Finally, during the chorus, the theremin joins the mix.
How much does a theremin cost?
Theremin's cost anywhere from approximately 175.00$ to 2000.00$.
What is the musical instrument known as an electro-theremin?
The electro-theremin is also called a tannerin. Probably the best-known example of electro-theremin music is on the Beach Boys song Good Vibrations.
Did the Beach Boys use the theremin?
The instrument used on The Beach Boys on such recordings as "I Just Wasn't Made for These Times", "Good Vibrations", and Wild Honey", was custom-made by trombonist Paul Tanner and Bob Whitsell, and was called the Tannerin. Whereas the original theremin was controlled remotely by the user, the electro-theremin was able to be played with a series of knobs at the side of the machine.
Who invented the theremin and in what year?
Leon Theremin invented the theremin in 1920.
What is the name of the instrument that is played without touching it?
The Theremin. It's an electronic instrument. See this article for more information. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theremin
When was the theremin invented?
The theremin was invented in 1920.
Who made the first Theremin?
Leon Theremin
Where does the theremin come from?
The Russian scientist Leon Theremin was the one who invented the theremin.
What is the instrument at the end of good vibrations beach boys?
Hammond organ While the Hammond organ is the first instrument heard on the recording, a flute comes in halfway through the first verse. Finally, during the chorus, the theremin joins the mix.
When was The Art of the Theremin created?
The Art of the Theremin was created in 1987.
What movie and television projects has Robert Moog been in?
Robert Moog has: Played Himself - Inventor of the Moog Synthesizer in "Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey" in 1994. Played himself in "Mastering the Theremin" in 1995. Played himself in "Modulations" in 1998. Played himself in "Moog" in 2004. Played himself in "Into the Zone: The Story of the Cacophony Society" in 2012.
What is Leon Theremin's birthday?
Leon Theremin was born on August 15, 1896.
When was Leon Theremin born?
Leon Theremin was born on August 15, 1896.
