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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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5:30 my 1000th first lesson 😅😅 but really one of the most informative.
Aside the moog theremin are there any other product? Or a good DIY circuit schematic for tinkerers 😊
The Theremin is built exclusively in Asheville NC. Moog had chosen Asheville as it's main and only headquarters. I mention that because it's totally cool to have such an amazing instrument produced less than a hour from where I live. If you have never played a Theremin, get the Theremini first. Despite all the presets, it is very hard to play. You must have steady hands. I find I can best play Celtic songs, but I get frustrated trying to play anything else. However, it is a thousand times easier to play than a basic Theramin. Good luck and have fun!!!
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I've been wanting to learn this instrument for a while and decided to pick up a Theremini after watching this. It looks like a pretty good machine!
How have you found it to play? Are you able to play an actual song?
How are your notes so stable? I hold my hand in place and it jumps all over between half steps. Have tried calibrating and would like to learn how to play along the glissando rather than using pitch correction. Any advice would be super appreciated--great video!
Right before Alesis was purchased by Numark in 2001, I saw a prototype of a Theremin-like instrument that worked with an InfraRed beam. which allowed body movement while playing. Unfortunately, Alesis never developed a full-on IR Theremin-like instrument after the corporate takeover. sad face.
I love the fact that you move about so much when you’re not playing. . .since ya can’t do it when ya play the Theremin! Years ago, I had a Big Bear Theremin (signed by Bob Moog!), and not being able to move my body while playing drove me nuts. I sold it to a recording studio, and returned to studying the amplified harmonica(Really). The studio was happy. And, I am happy with my harps. Really.
a whole channel dedicated to Theremin!? I'm in!
You would be the theremin Queen
It's a trick question. You shouldn't get ANY theremin!
What about the stylophone theremin? A bit different but very affordable.
Fabulous 🎉
And that's the hot theremin lady!
Just wow!
please please please stop with all the cuts. You're selling theremins, not inducing seizures.
liked and subscribed!!! I love your energy! (just got the D-Lev Digital Theremin, looking forward to dive deeper into this new endeavor)
Lemme get that EPro off of you. Thanks. You can have my Claravox.
#goals Please teach me!!!!❤❤❤
Excited for you!! Which model did you buy? If you're interested in virtual private lessons, you can contact me through my website at carolinescruggs.com :)
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I just bought 1 today, this video has me so inspired!
This instrument is like REM Pod or Ghost Finder
If you have a cat for each theremin..then YES ! Lol 😂
Hi! Will you be buying the Stylophone theremin? It's only $110 and there was a rush to secure a preorder.
Do you make sci-fi music soundtracks with any of your theremins?🪐👽
but what was the mod tho? you never told us. I have been playing for years on the same model as you, and I ordered the newer model, but moog sent me a dud/the weather damaged it -it arrived in weather in the negative numbers. Luckily I got insurance, and given my skill I was able to work with the CV controls and have it "passable," for a recording I was doing, but it just didn't work normally. Insurance wouldn't replace it cause it was still under manufacturers' warranty. Moog wouldn't cover it because I was missing a piece of cardboard included in the packaging. (yes. this is a thing.) So I will try again with insurance later this year, but in the mean time, where did you get the linearity mod from? I feel I know, but I just forget atm. Thanks! Is it Thierry's?
What a bummer! Hope insurance comes through. Yes, it’s Thierry’s mod 🎉
Nice video! Dont forget the ProxiMIDI by a company called "Copper and Cedar" ; not literally a theremin, but it is a theremin like midi controller for the midi curious !!!
I got ZERO "CRAZY LADY" VIBE. 🤪🤪🤪
This is very underrated what a lovely vid.
Does a Wedding Ring change anything ?? Do You Want One ??
Omg I want that claravox so much!
Gosh thank you so much for this video : )
@CarolineScruggs Do you know a good theremin teacher in the Charleston, SC area?
just got a theremin this evening, really. helpful @carolinescruggs
Brilliant! 🎉
Leon would love you! 😄
Love the Oregon strato volcanoes in the background!
Beautiful rendition! What a magical, spectacular location! I would love to hear more! Was it difficult to get permission to perform here?
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Fresh new owner of the Theremini - after insane amount of years for which I wrote letters to Santa... and here it is! Glad you described as the best, because I feel it is just a superb instrument with so many options in scales, sounds, roots, presets etc. - unlimited fun!
This makes me so happy to hear, congrats on your new instrument! 🎉 Let me know if you ever need a virtual lesson.
@@CarolineScruggs Thank you! Not a bad idea! Maybe it would be useful. Where are you located? I'm in central Europe, Prague.
I do virtual lessons :) you can contact me on my website Carolinescruggs.com for details!
New subscriber love the content. Got a mini and am still plinking away! At what point did you feel like you knew what you were doing?
Sounds great
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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!