Topic: Moog Theremin

3 chapters across the catalog

Inflation Demon
Episode 1395 1:25:57 - 1:29:08

1395: Inflation Demon

Theremin Performance, Moog Technology and Christy Bentley

A lighthearted dispute arose regarding a Moog theremin gifted by producer Christy Bentley. While one host claimed the instrument was intended for him, the other admitted to using "friendly persuasion" to take possession of it. The discussion touched on the difficulty of playing the theremin and the specific technology in modern Moog models that assists the performer in maintaining pitch.

Grays+Monkeys=Humans
Episode 555

555: Grays+Monkeys=Humans

Theremin Musical Instruments, Antique Moog Models

A discussion regarding the theremin highlights its unique sound and historical use in science fiction cinema. One host describes a professional-grade theremin owned by a family member in Rotterdam, while the other expresses interest in acquiring an antique model, specifically those manufactured by Moog or original tube-based versions from the 1920s. The instrument's limited range and "squeaky" sound are compared to the B3 Hammond organ.