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[kenjari]

On Monday, after my acupuncture appointment and a nice dinner at Zaftig's, the mecca of comfort food, I went over to the Coolidge for the documentary film Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey. It was a special showing of the 1994, with a pre-movie theremin performance from composer Dalit Warshaw and a brief talk on electronic music and instruments by Tod Machover. I kind of wished that the talk had come after the movie, but Warshaw's performance was wonderful. It was a really fascinating and well-made film that covered not just the theremin itself, but also illuminated the life of its inventor Leon (Lev) Termen. He had a really interesting life - he also invented the bug. I really enjoyed the interview footage with Clara Rockmore, theremin virtuoso, too. Not only was she a great musician, she was also a grand lady who maintained a silver screen glamour up to the end of her life.

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[sovay]

the Coolidge for the documentary film Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey. It was a special showing of the 1994, with a pre-movie theremin performance from composer Dalit Warshaw and a brief talk on electronic music and instruments by Tod Machover.

Oh, I wish I had known about that.

[kenjari.livejournal.com]

Oh damn, if I'd known you were interested, I would have included you in the e-mail I sent out. If you want, I can put you on my e-mail list for interesting music events.

[sovay]

If you want, I can put you on my e-mail list for interesting music events.

Please do! It's all right; I didn't at any point tell you that my life does not include anywhere near enough theremin.

[kenjari.livejournal.com]

What e-mail address should I use?

[sylphae-minuo.livejournal.com]

I am sorry I was not able to go to that, I had to work evenings:( It sounds like you had a good time at it. Do you know if it will be shown again?

[kenjari.livejournal.com]

I don't think it will be shown again, but the documentary was made in 1994, so I bet it's on netflix.

[alphacygni]

I'm also sad I was previously scheduled that night. I'm glad it was good, I'll see if I can get the documentary.