[78-L] Beach Boys 78

[Kristjan Saag]

The electronic instrument used on "Good Vibrations" was an 
electro-theremin, an instrument constructed by Paul Tanner, similar to a 
theremin in sound but, perhaps, even more related to the ondes 
marteneau, which also used a physical "slider" to control the pitch.
The theremin is operated by moving your hands between antennas, whereby 
both pitch and volume is controlled.
There has been some controversy whether a theremin was used or not on 
the recording; I remember Bob Moog categorically denying that a 
traditional theremin was used when he lectured in Gothenburg many years 
ago. He claimed to have been present in the studio at the time of the 
recording and never "saw" a theremin (pun not intended). He couldn't 
tell, however, if it was an ondes martenau or some other instrument.
These links probably settle the matter:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Good_Vibrations
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electro-theremin
Kristjan



DAVID BURNHAM skrev 2011-04-22 17:07:
> I just received my copies of "Good Vibrations" on 78 and although it's spinning
> in shining splendour on my Credenza, I thought I should find out some
> information before I lower the arm onto it.
>
> 1 What size stylus do I use to play it?
>
> 2 It supposedly had a run of 5,000 but one of mine is numbered 6965?  (I know,
> that doesn't sound like a question.)
>
> 3 Why in the world does it say on the label "Vocal group with Theremin"?
>
> I hope these questions haven't already been posted and answered, if they have, I
> didn't see it.
>
> Thanks!
> db
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