Mon, 31 July 2006
 Professor Pierce (shown here on the left) demonstrates how to play a theremin made by Theremaniacs of Milwaukee. After several dark years, the Portage Theatre in my neighborhood now is presenting classic silent films with live music accompaniment, independent movies, ethnic cinema and stage shows. This past Friday night, the Portage screened the 1924 Soviet production "Aelita, Queen of Mars" as part of The Silent Film Society of Chicago's "Silent Summer Film Festival." Jay Warren played the organ, Professor Pierce performed the theremin sequences. For our podcast, the Professor was kind enough to talk about the theremin and put it through its paces. First up, he demonstrates the various sound effects and theremin tonalties that were such a hit with the audience last Friday. Then the Professor chats with us about the importance of the theremin -- and, most of all, how he learned to play one of these unusual instruments. And for those who wish to squeeze just a little bit more from their theremin, might we suggest this not-safe-for-work technique? ChicagoScope feedback line: 312-683-5272. Comments[1]
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