Listening to Good Vibrations last night with my 14 year old son. He picked out this particular instrument and asked me what it was. We didn't know. But looked it up. And thanks to you, now we know what it looks and sounds like. Well played..
Same here. I recently watched Love And Mercy, and have discovered a love of this music. Good Vibrations is marvelous. The Electro-Theremin is spooky-sounding. Other worldly
Crazy-this is the exact reason I found this video, but I was the son and it was probably over 20 years ago when I asked my dad! So cool to see this is a recurring event.
Mr. Tanner taught Music 132A and B, History of Jazz. I took the course in 1976-1977 as a senior at UCLA. Wonderful man, soft spoken and of course, a wealth of knowledge and experience. His books are standard texts for jazz history. I’ll never forget the first day walking in early and he was on stage in our lecture / performance hall, and he was playing Buddy Rich and his Big Band through huge Altec A7 loudspeakers. What an introduction to Jazz which has stayed with me all these years! RIP Paul Tanner.
The “Stringer” unit seen and explained in my video was a replica prop I built as per Bob Moog’s correspondence with me. He eagerly provided dimensions and sketches via email.
IIRC, the first use of the Theremin by Brian Wilson was on the track "I Just Wasn't Made For These Times" from the Pet Sounds LP that predates the Good Vibrations sessions.
Brilliant ! I am a keyboard player and I bought an etherwave standard last week as I really would like to lean how to play the theremin. It's an unusual instrument so a bit difficult to find tutorials. Any suggestions?
Its the Phenomenon known as inductive reactance usually associated with coils and to a lesser degree with capacitors. It's basically the same principle for a touch-screen function. It may also be a Theremin being used as a police siren on the Beach Boy's "Student demonstration Time" found on their LP "Surfs Up".
I'd say it's more of a variable resistance such as of a linear potentiometer or wire wound linear rheostat. I've seen example builds of tannerins (sp?) that use that for controlling an oscillator. First time I read here of a variable inductance coil to achieve the same end.
@@alexcurbelo3544 Yes, correct, but inductive reactance does basically the same thing without wires. The mere proximity of the hands to the inductor changes the resistance and therefor current and voltage flow to the oscillator. The effect by which the current flow of an alternating or changing current in an inductor is reduced is called its inductive reactance. Any changing current in an inductor will be impeded as a result of the inductance associated with it. The reason for this inductive reactance can be simply seen by examining the self-inductance and its effect within the circuit. When a changing current is applied to an inductor, the self-inductance gives rise to an induced voltage. This voltage is proportional to the inductance and as a result of Lenz's law the induced voltage is in the opposite sense to the applied voltage. In this way the induced voltage will work against the voltage causing the current to flow and in this way it will impede the current flow.
I thought you were a fraud and listened to Good Vibrations to see if a theramin was played AND IT ACTUAL WAS AND I JUST WANNA SAY YOU ARE AMAZING, SIR! -Anon Bean
@@MarcPipistrello I think people refer to it as a Tannerin to honor Paul Tanner, but my understanding is Paul referred to it as an "electro theremin." Being the modest fellow he was, he probably didn't want the notoriety. That said, he's passed away and I think calling it a Tannerin is the right thing to do.
There's a Columbo mystery show on tv and this music wand played by this. Music wand. Theme song to this show. Loved it. Debbie Dobson indpls ind. Watch it with my dad.
Thank you for the demo...do you remember,Dave Garroway...popular on the NBC morning 'Today' show, from NYC, in the 50s. He had one in his home...very unique, for sure! Greetings from N. Kentucky!
He didn't demonstrate the "Stringer" which was the whole point of the Beach Boys story. Was the video cut before he demonstrated it, or did he just skip the demonstration? He had the actual instrument in his hand and didn't demonstrate it? Frustrating! But anything on the Theremin is interesting. At least he played the melody line of Good Vibrations on the standard Theremin. Highest regards to Clara Rockmore (and Bob Moog)!!! Look her up. She was the first virtuoso Theremin-ist! Taught by Leon Theremin himself, and helped refine the instrument. And she was playing in the 1930s! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clara_Rockmore
Edward this is good stuff. By "bewitching design" Paul Tanner brought more attention to the Theremin with his "The Box" than anyone had before, let's finally give him the recognition he deserves and no more that immediate reaction "that's not a theremin", just tell him what he did was good. Dr. Paul Tanner taught over 75,000 students music and jazz in his 23 year career at UCLA, in that as my friend he will always shine.
Hi Ed, I have been wanting to build the therenin version of the theremin that The Beach Boys used. Do you know where I can get instructions on how to build one? I have looked all over the place and can’t seem to find any information on how to build my own. Thanks for your time.
Theres nothing like a classic Theramin or analogue effect unit, but Digitech's WHAMMY pedal can closely (not exactly), achieve this sound with an octaver in the mix.
Is the Stringer/Tannerin in the Video an original? Looking for more info on them and it seems like very few were ever made, interesting in buying or building my own.
Every Sci- Fi Movie in the fifties used the Theremin to add suspense and fear and the most famous example of this was "The Day The Earth Stood Still" (1951) and normally when Gort the giant Robot was about to do something ua-cam.com/video/K6iF5sINVns/v-deo.html Also used for the Theme to "Midsomer Murders" ua-cam.com/video/YTZK9FNgK74/v-deo.html
That's the wrong theremin he's playing, Paul's was more of a keyboard slid up and down on the notes. His was custom built by him. His was easier to play.
never heard moog made the thing first. the tannerman. i thought the instrument used on GV was made by Tannerman and another bloke. lots of stories. i have an 80s big briar by moog... it never stays in tune...they're being made again by Moog: $900. $400 for the 'mini theremin'...
The actual Beach boys could not play The Beach boys music as written by Brian Wilson. They had a simplified version. There is no way that any member of The Beach boys including Brian Wilson could play a theremin effectively every-night in a concert.
Well it's a safe bet to say that there's good reason why the majority of people haven't heard of that crappy instrument because even the experts suck at playing it!
Unfortunately the theremin is only good for Halloween, funerals, weirdo, basement only artsy events and/or freaky-ass solos where the headlining singer, who must always be slightly tipsy; often has to tell admit or explain her abduction story, just to add ambiance. The singers always talk in a quiet, breathy voice, this is to set the mood... “Hey thanks for coming out tonight to the one and only... The Blinded by the Light Saloon and Spa by Best Western 1st class and also by Best Western’s Business class: Bar, Spa and Lounge... “Before we begin tonight... Did ya know that I was abducted by aliens, in Alaska?”
Listening to Good Vibrations last night with my 14 year old son. He picked out this particular instrument and asked me what it was. We didn't know. But looked it up. And thanks to you, now we know what it looks and sounds like. Well played..
You're a great dad
Same here. I recently watched Love And Mercy, and have discovered a love of this music. Good Vibrations is marvelous. The Electro-Theremin is spooky-sounding. Other worldly
Crazy-this is the exact reason I found this video, but I was the son and it was probably over 20 years ago when I asked my dad! So cool to see this is a recurring event.
This needs more views! Quality production, and I feel like I am in the classroom and watching a tutorial at the same time!
Thank you!
So click on it a few more times.
A trick : you can watch series on Flixzone. Been using it for watching all kinds of movies during the lockdown.
@Randall Wallace Definitely, been watching on Flixzone} for months myself :D
The trombonist to whom he referred was Paul Tanner, who played in the Glenn Miller band and taught music at UCLA.
denise snider
Yes, your right and he is mentioned briefly in the segment. More about him was edited for time!
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Mr. Tanner taught Music 132A and B, History of Jazz. I took the course in 1976-1977 as a senior at UCLA. Wonderful man, soft spoken and of course, a wealth of knowledge and experience. His books are standard texts for jazz history.
I’ll never forget the first day walking in early and he was on stage in our lecture / performance hall, and he was playing Buddy Rich and his Big Band through huge Altec A7 loudspeakers. What an introduction to Jazz which has stayed with me all these years! RIP Paul Tanner.
I like Glenn Miller
My Grandpa’s best friend before he passed was Paul Tanner. I have heard so many stories of them together.. he was an awesome musician!
They also used the theremin on “I just wasn’t made for these times”
Thank you Dan for another cool bit of music trivia.
Well done ! It made me understand how well choosen their title was : Good VIBRATIONS or how well chosen the instrument ...
Thank you!
The “Stringer” unit seen and explained in my video was a replica prop I built as per Bob Moog’s correspondence with me. He eagerly provided dimensions and sketches via email.
This instrument is soo underrated. I never realized how many bands and movie pieces have used it!
Cue the police car doing a Theremin impression
4:20 His playing was so incredible the police decided to join in!
Dude: *imitates jazz cigarette*
Cops: "we got him, move in!"
What a music Class!! Thank you very much! 😀👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Thank you so much for this demonstration. I completely understand.
Did anybody notice the Funimation sound play in the background at 2:45
Lmao someone watching anime in class
that's great
You should be watching
So cool!!
Recuerdo una ocasión en la que íbamos ambos los dos paseando por el malecón de playa Samíl, en el año 1987...
¡¡Que tiempos aquellos!!
thanks for the story from Germany😀
Amazing video, gave us some good vibrations :)
IIRC, the first use of the Theremin by Brian Wilson was on the track "I Just Wasn't Made For These Times" from the Pet Sounds LP that predates the Good Vibrations sessions.
I NEED ONE OF THIS
Dang I should try one of these my dad has one and he hasn’t touched it for years!
You should actually do exactly that
ur not supposed to touch it
I thought sponge bob played the slide whistle
Brilliant ! I am a keyboard player and I bought an etherwave standard last week as I really would like to lean how to play the theremin. It's an unusual instrument so a bit difficult to find tutorials. Any suggestions?
The three-eyed monster in the back is kinda scary though
I saw the Beach Boys in 1968 and Mike Love played the Stringer.
Its the Phenomenon known as inductive reactance usually associated with coils and to a lesser degree with capacitors. It's basically the same principle for a touch-screen function. It may also be a Theremin being used as a police siren on the Beach Boy's "Student demonstration Time" found on their LP "Surfs Up".
I'd say it's more of a variable resistance such as of a linear potentiometer or wire wound linear rheostat. I've seen example builds of tannerins (sp?) that use that for controlling an oscillator. First time I read here of a variable inductance coil to achieve the same end.
@@alexcurbelo3544 Yes, correct, but inductive reactance does basically the same thing without wires. The mere proximity of the hands to the inductor changes the resistance and therefor current and voltage flow to the oscillator.
The effect by which the current flow of an alternating or changing current in an inductor is reduced is called its inductive reactance. Any changing current in an inductor will be impeded as a result of the inductance associated with it.
The reason for this inductive reactance can be simply seen by examining the self-inductance and its effect within the circuit.
When a changing current is applied to an inductor, the self-inductance gives rise to an induced voltage. This voltage is proportional to the inductance and as a result of Lenz's law the induced voltage is in the opposite sense to the applied voltage. In this way the induced voltage will work against the voltage causing the current to flow and in this way it will impede the current flow.
This is The sole reason I want one
The instrument used in the song is called a Tannerin, after Paul Tanner. Technically not a Theramin. You have to touch the Tannerin to make it work.
Wow! Beach Boys used a stringer and not a Theramin! Fascinating!
I thought you were a fraud and listened to Good Vibrations to see if a theramin was played AND IT ACTUAL WAS AND I JUST WANNA SAY YOU ARE AMAZING, SIR!
-Anon Bean
Thank you and greatly appreciated!
The instrument is called a Tannerin, named after Paul.
@@MarcPipistrello I think people refer to it as a Tannerin to honor Paul Tanner, but my understanding is Paul referred to it as an "electro theremin." Being the modest fellow he was, he probably didn't want the notoriety. That said, he's passed away and I think calling it a Tannerin is the right thing to do.
There's a Columbo mystery show on tv and this music wand played by this. Music wand. Theme song to this show. Loved it. Debbie Dobson indpls ind. Watch it with my dad.
The ROLI Seablock
Killer Moves Dude !
Thank you for showing us the truth about the myth of "Good Vibrations"!
What was the myth?
@@teebadd6927 that the instrument on the track is a theremin
Thank you for the demo...do you remember,Dave Garroway...popular on the NBC morning 'Today' show, from NYC, in the 50s. He had one in his home...very unique, for sure! Greetings from N. Kentucky!
wah wah pedal made me laugh, although I always thought the ending of Good Vibrations was a voice until sometime later 😂
I used to be able to hit this notes singing as a kid! Can't anymore, though, too high. I think it's an E6.
He didn't demonstrate the "Stringer" which was the whole point of the Beach Boys story. Was the video cut before he demonstrated it, or did he just skip the demonstration? He had the actual instrument in his hand and didn't demonstrate it? Frustrating! But anything on the Theremin is interesting. At least he played the melody line of Good Vibrations on the standard Theremin.
Highest regards to Clara Rockmore (and Bob Moog)!!! Look her up. She was the first virtuoso Theremin-ist! Taught by Leon Theremin himself, and helped refine the instrument. And she was playing in the 1930s! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clara_Rockmore
cody and kelsey can I attend the wedding and listen to this live?
Edward this is good stuff. By "bewitching design" Paul Tanner brought more attention to the Theremin with his "The Box" than anyone had before, let's finally give him the recognition he deserves and no more that immediate reaction "that's not a theremin", just tell him what he did was good. Dr. Paul Tanner taught over 75,000 students music and jazz in his 23 year career at UCLA, in that as my friend he will always shine.
Many Thanks! I regret that I did not have a chance to connect with him!
Very nice!
Thanks! Fun to play too!!
Hi Ed, I have been wanting to build the therenin version of the theremin that The Beach Boys used. Do you know where I can get instructions on how to build one? I have looked all over the place and can’t seem to find any information on how to build my own. Thanks for your time.
Cool!
Brian Wilson was always looking for new sounds.
Awesome!
Thank you!
Craazy
Awesome
The word which you were looking for is PITCH!
This was just a question on The Chase. I knew it from Good Vibrations.
I had no idea that was created by a theremin 😊
Theres nothing like a classic Theramin or analogue effect unit, but Digitech's WHAMMY pedal can closely (not exactly), achieve this sound with an octaver in the mix.
I know your not an active channel, but this looks like a winter or summer college course… Question is do you have a class you teach?
After searching deeply the theramin what I are lectures on theramin
Thank you, I was hooked and wanted to see more. Is there a part two?
3:30
Just play the fucking thing.
I wonder as a guitar player if it would be easier to flip and control pitch with my left and
Thank you for good explanation.!
When did Jeff Goldblum start teaching music?
Can't wait for you at Kelsey and Codys wedding
Lol I always thought they were just talented vocalists and they made that noise with their throats. Now I feel silly.
Is the Stringer/Tannerin in the Video an original? Looking for more info on them and it seems like very few were ever made, interesting in buying or building my own.
Every Sci- Fi Movie in the fifties used the Theremin to add suspense and fear and the most famous example of this was "The Day The Earth Stood Still" (1951) and normally when Gort the giant Robot was about to do something ua-cam.com/video/K6iF5sINVns/v-deo.html
Also used for the Theme to "Midsomer Murders" ua-cam.com/video/YTZK9FNgK74/v-deo.html
Wow
Thanks!
First thing i would do with this, is turn the way i set it down….idk why people teach this instrument if they never play with it
Oh, Bob Moog invented the ondes martenot now? :D
People cant just get out of their phones can they? God
I’m here because they have this item in Animal Crossing New Horizons now.
I didn't know men where capable of the Theremin
That's the wrong theremin he's playing, Paul's was more of a keyboard slid up and down on the notes. His was custom built by him. His was easier to play.
He talked about that in this video...
@J S lmfao
You clearly didn’t watch the video
Why does noone turn that instrument on its side ever?
Maybe reverse the hands…? Flip it upside down? Turn it upright?
2:58 mispronunciation of the word "timbre." i could tell this guy wasn't too bright right from the beginning of the video.
Someone didn't put their phone on "silent".
never heard moog made the thing first. the tannerman. i thought the instrument used on GV was made by Tannerman and another bloke. lots of stories. i have an 80s big briar by moog... it never stays in tune...they're being made again by Moog: $900. $400 for the 'mini theremin'...
Ed SUSsman
Except you're in the wrong octave
Surprised this video hasn't been hit with a DMCA lol
The actual Beach boys could not play The Beach boys music as written by Brian Wilson. They had a simplified version. There is no way that any member of The Beach boys including Brian Wilson could play a theremin effectively every-night in a concert.
Paul Tanner
its a Tannerin tho .
I little flat ;)
Got to be the weirdest instrument ever.....
jimmy page, song remains the same. he be trippin.
Ask a violin player.
I want 1month with in front of me!! I’ll figure something out about it
So flat though lol
Ohmygod 1 minute in and I'm already bored 2 fucking tears.
🚓
Well it's a safe bet to say that there's good reason why the majority of people haven't heard of that crappy instrument because even the experts suck at playing it!
Ed. slow down. You have fascinating things to say but you seem to be in a hurry, which makes it very difficult to hear and retain.
Timber. He said timber.
Great video but that’s not how you say timbre.
I guess if you're tone deaf, it might sound okay.
Ima Pseudonym the theremin is INSANELY hard to master, give the guy a break
The position of the notes change every time you turn the instrument on, so I'd really love to see you try
Easy to criticize, Ima Hogg.
Terrible presentation man...
He’s not very good
This guy isn't really good at presenting
@Heyward Shepherd So if you criticize your food at a restaurant, do you go to the kitchen and start cooking?
Ok boomer
...why?
grow up
Unfortunately the theremin is only good for Halloween, funerals, weirdo, basement only artsy events and/or freaky-ass solos where the headlining singer, who must always be slightly tipsy; often has to tell admit or explain her abduction story, just to add ambiance. The singers always talk in a quiet, breathy voice, this is to set the mood... “Hey thanks for coming out tonight to the one and only... The Blinded by the Light Saloon and Spa by Best Western 1st class and also by Best Western’s Business class: Bar, Spa and Lounge... “Before we begin tonight... Did ya know that I was abducted by aliens, in Alaska?”
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Pretentious
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