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Caroline Scruggs
United States
Приєднався 20 бер 2018
Caroline Scruggs is a world traveling songbird, thereminist, and creative educator.
Space, her debut album, is out now everywhere you listen to music.
Space, her debut album, is out now everywhere you listen to music.
The Scraps LIVE from Luray Caverns ✨
Caroline Scruggs' original theremin and voice track from her debut album SPACE, performed Live in Luray Caverns, Virginia.
The back story of this performance:
In September of 2023 my husband and I visited Luray Caverns in Virginia. This is the largest caverns on the east coast of the U.S. and I was absolutely enamored with the space.
I have this ongoing project called Playing the Air where I take my theremin to different breathtaking natural landscapes around the world and play whatever melody comes up for me in that moment, as a new way of connecting with nature, kind of giving that particular place a voice.
I knew I wanted to do that in the caverns, but I also wanted to play The Scraps down there, as it just felt like it would fit the atmosphere.
Once I had the vision, I was set on it. I was pretty persistent in getting in touch with their marketing team to tell them my vision and ask if it was possible…. And to my absolute delight, they said YES. So in March of 2024, with approximately one hour to record, we lugged down all my gear through the caverns, set up in the most breathtaking space, and began.
I got only 2 full takes, and we had some camera issues. So it didn’t come out perfectly.
But I think this is another moment for me as an artist, deciding on what to focus on. The product is not perfect… but it is very real, and very wondrous, and still worth sharing, I think.
And the experience itself… of being down in this millions-of-years old underground world that feels like another planet when it wasn’t filled with noisy people (it was just me, my brother/camera man, and our 2 lovely guides), was once in a lifetime. To introduce the frequencies of an instrument that these Dr. Suess-like structures, which grow ½ an inch every century, have never experienced before… was once in an eon.
To have this vision, and then actually carry it out and see it come to life… THAT was the filling part. I can only hope the magic of all of that comes through in the recording.
Listen to SPACE wherever you listen to music 🪐
Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/5byfAxUnT8xc29PJfZfChr?si=r8nyRBX4SSG8D6L6eL_zTA
Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/album/space/1761282573
Bandcamp: carolinescruggs.bandcamp.com/album/space
The back story of this performance:
In September of 2023 my husband and I visited Luray Caverns in Virginia. This is the largest caverns on the east coast of the U.S. and I was absolutely enamored with the space.
I have this ongoing project called Playing the Air where I take my theremin to different breathtaking natural landscapes around the world and play whatever melody comes up for me in that moment, as a new way of connecting with nature, kind of giving that particular place a voice.
I knew I wanted to do that in the caverns, but I also wanted to play The Scraps down there, as it just felt like it would fit the atmosphere.
Once I had the vision, I was set on it. I was pretty persistent in getting in touch with their marketing team to tell them my vision and ask if it was possible…. And to my absolute delight, they said YES. So in March of 2024, with approximately one hour to record, we lugged down all my gear through the caverns, set up in the most breathtaking space, and began.
I got only 2 full takes, and we had some camera issues. So it didn’t come out perfectly.
But I think this is another moment for me as an artist, deciding on what to focus on. The product is not perfect… but it is very real, and very wondrous, and still worth sharing, I think.
And the experience itself… of being down in this millions-of-years old underground world that feels like another planet when it wasn’t filled with noisy people (it was just me, my brother/camera man, and our 2 lovely guides), was once in a lifetime. To introduce the frequencies of an instrument that these Dr. Suess-like structures, which grow ½ an inch every century, have never experienced before… was once in an eon.
To have this vision, and then actually carry it out and see it come to life… THAT was the filling part. I can only hope the magic of all of that comes through in the recording.
Listen to SPACE wherever you listen to music 🪐
Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/5byfAxUnT8xc29PJfZfChr?si=r8nyRBX4SSG8D6L6eL_zTA
Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/album/space/1761282573
Bandcamp: carolinescruggs.bandcamp.com/album/space
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Awesome video! Im looking for the Eitherwave Pro for my girlfriend (that is totally your doppelganger, seriously the resemblance is messing with my head) and then she'll have all 5 of those. Plus the very special and number 1 of 1 Moogwave Custom.
Hi Caroline, I just wanted to say thank you for sharing, really good work! 👏🤓 This 5:28 was very 80’s haha🪩
Caroline, I am viewing this 4 months after you put it up there on YT. As of just now ( Sept 2024) the only theremin models in production are the Open Theremin ( do a search on it) and the Theremini (regarded as a second rate theremin by many theremin aficianados). InMusic bought out Moog in 2023, rolling back on production. I know owners of E-Pros who don't want to use them in case they go wrong (the only theremin engineer is in Colmar). Honestly, the theremin community needs better than it currenty has on offer.
Marvelous ✨
Well I bought the Moog Theremini 2 weeks ago and love it . I found a Moog Etherwave standard like yours on line yesterday and should arrive this week. Music store said it's in mint condition and sounds fantastic. The stand is included . Can't wait to receive it. Love your video.
Where exactly in the park is this? I saw you on PBS
How did you learn to play the theremin?
Heyyy Caroline, i’ve been thinking About getting a theremin, but it is quite a expensive hobby if you know What I mean… Do you have Any tips or advice’s you Can give me? Thankss! And love you playing the theremin!!! Anndddd would you like to give me a schout out? Haha! And absolutely beautiful in those caves!
If you only want to try if Theremin is the instrument for you, you can get an OpenTheremin for less than 1/3 of the cost. Some DIY required I have an older version that you had to solder yourself and pair to an Arduino board. None of that is required anymore. The limited use sofar wouldn't have justified the cost of a Theremini. And because of the small form factor of the OpenTheremin it is (not) gathering dust in a drawer.
This is a great explanation video, thanks Caroline!
I got one from wish for $35 Australian It works! But I haven't really been inspired I'm hoping learning a bit more about them. This series will help me
Magical theremin club plz!
I bought a Claravox as a beginner... because honestly, it was the only Moog Theremin I could find online to buy.
No not crazy. I have 4. And why just Moog?
Love my theremini
Great tips and nice sounding Theremin. Cool effects and the sky the limit if multi effect sound processor was added. I need to get one and try it out. Thank for sharing your video. ❤
There's a behringer theremin that's been rumored, I wish they'd get on with that already.
Liked this video. I have one of these somewhere that I wanted to use as a CV source for other gear, this has inspired me to dig it out again. Thanks.
You should have been closer to the Mic.. Hard to hear you.
Maybe do volume up or put yourself closer to the screen. I listen to her and its ok. Please verify on your end
Hey are you relative to earl scruggs??
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Great ,I just bought one thank u ,really helped
So glad I could help, have fun with it!
You sold me on the theremini been looking at it for awhile now. It's finally time to start my theremin journey. Been waiting years 🎉❤
I’m so glad to hear this!! ❤
@@CarolineScruggs 😍😍🙏💙🩵💚💛🧡⭐
Jazz
Hello I am trying to run my new theremini through a Valeton Dapper Indie and an amp and I cannot figure out how to get the Dapper to work. I can play fine through just the amp. I have zero experience with this sort of thing. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Hi, Thanks for your very useful videos! I'm planning on buying a Theremin (most likely a Theremini thanks to your advice) but I feel that, as a left-handed person, I'll be more natural playing the pitch with my left hand and volume on the right hand. Are you aware of the existence of such a model?
Love that dress!!😯🕺
Hi, do You know any other place to buy the ESPE01 bass module? When I try to buy it via the link You provided it says “Dit product is tot onze spijt op dit moment niet leverbaar. This product is currently not available. Our apologies for the inconvenience.” Best Regards, /peter j
1:42 WHEN AAAAIRWAAAAVES SWIIING DISTANT VOICES SIIIIING
Are #CarolineScruggs and #CarolinaEyck and #DoritChrysler (both from Germany) all the same person?
Excellent video on the vintage and current Moog Theremin product line. #ThereminCurious #CrazyThereminLady HaHa #JimmyPage #WholeLottaLove
👍i LoVe ! 💙⚪❤
Me I my head " y tf she moving so much" starts play also me "I forgot it was a therm vid" respect to you learned alot
Awesome.
Okayyyy I love this series so much!!!! Also can we do a collab video someday where we record you teaching me how to play the theremin??? I’m so intrigued!!
Um YES, ABSOLUTELY?! Let's do it!!
Hello... Thanks for opening my understanding on this unique instrument...Where can I buy one?
I highly recommend the Moog Theremini: sweetwater.sjv.io/5gDAnN
the loveliest lies of all
Great video! I really like the theremini, I want to buy it in the future, but most(if not all) videos I found showing its original 32 presets have max Echo FX amount and max pitch correction, which make the sound too loud and less theremin-like. So can you make a video showing them all without these effects?
so cool!
Hey, Caroline Scruggs, Thank you for this nice video, your enthusiasm is amazing, keep it up. I'm facing an issue with my current old Standard Etherwave (which I own for 3 years now), and I might have to look at a replacement. Something in the mainboard seems dead or dying. I've also looked at the Theremini. I've heard it's hard / impossible to play quick notes on it. Is that true? Would you be able to tell me more? Please note I haven't looked at all your videos yet, I just now discovered them. If you detail something along this in another video, a pointer to the right one would be appreciated. The fact you find the Claravox not so fun to play was a surprise, by the way. (I don't know it from experience. Shows how personal a good theremin is.) Thank you again, and keep the videos as fun as they are now.
Hey Paul! Glad you stumbled across my videos, I hope they prove helpful to you. The theremini is my most recent addition to my theremins, and I truly was surprised at how much I love playing it. I haven't experienced what you mentioned of not being able to play quickly on it... it keeps up wonderfully, as long as my fingers are doing their job :) Really can't recommend it enough. You'll find links to that as well as my favorite gear throughout my videos. Hope this helps!
@@CarolineScruggs Thank you very much for your reply, I really appreciate it. At the moment, a friend is trying to find out what's wrong with the Etherwave (but it doesn't sound hopeful [grimace]). I'll certainly have a look and listen at the Theremini if this is curtain call for the good old Moog. Have a brilliant day!
Magical theremin club 🤘🐸🤘
I just discovered the Theramin. What is the best starting Theramin without breaking the bank?
I'm so glad you asked! The theremini is hands down the best starter theremin for the price, and you can also do zero interest payment plans with Sweetwater here: sweetwater.sjv.io/5gDAnN Here's one of my videos on the Theremini: ua-cam.com/video/p3iFQBfOx-4/v-deo.html
i want that shirt
MAGICAL THEREMIN CLUB
This style suits you very well! 🤩 The dress, the make-up, the sound of the theremin...fantastic harmony! ✨
I like the sound of the two instruments together 🤩
Wonderful harmony between your performance in the ethereal hall, the beauty of nature and your radiance. Fantastic! ✨🤍
GORGEOUS !!!!!!!!! YASSSSSS GIRL!!!!!!
I am writing from Hungary. 🤗 I became aware of the theremin instrument a month ago. 🤩 This instrument is almost unknown here in my country, so I found you and the Magical Theremin Club by searching on UA-cam. ✨ I really want to learn to play the theremin, and when I heard in the video that you can sign up for a prize draw, I signed up right away. 🎁 I have never met a theremin live, and I want to learn to play it. 💖 I learned to play the piano as a child, but the theremin is much freer and more magical, very creative. 🎨 I have never been able to free my soul and I hope that such an instrument can help. 🐦🤍 I am 49 years old and my birthday is June 5th. 🎂 When I listened to your song "For the birds", I felt that I, too, have been searching for this freedom and creativity all my life. 🐦🤍I am also a nature lover 🌳 and a fan of birds, I have two budgies.🐦🐦 I really like your videos and I would like to learn to play theremin from you. ❣️Thank you for this wonderful opportunity to win. 🙂 I still believe in miracles! ✨With Love, Krisztina from Hungary 🤍🐦✨🌳💖
The video quality for this video is insane for someone with so few subscribers! I really can't wait to see you take off! Thanks for being my new theremin teacher!